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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
FREIGHT CARS BURN.
Car of Matches Aid Destruction in
 Texas Wreck.

Houston. Tex, September 16.-This aft ernoon International and Great Northern extra freight train from St. Louis and points east, with shipments for Houston. San Antonio and Laredo, was derailed at Prices Switch, sixteen miles north of Palestine. One of the cars carried half car of matches and these were ignited and flames spread to four cars of the twenty three deraied. A special train carrying the emergency apparatus of the Interna- tional and Great Narthern shops at Pal estine was sent out, followed by special train with officers of the road.
 Trains and have been annulled, and no trains will pass the point until the two passenger trains are over the road, which will be some time tomorrow.
 The cargo of merchandise was valuable and the loss will be heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Steamer Aground.

Midway Island North Pacific. September 16.-The Pacific Mall steamship Mongolia, a sister ship of the Manehuria. Is aground on Midway reef The ship is being light cred and her passengers are being landed safely The weather is fine and the sea smooth
 The steamship Mongolia sailed from Yo- l;ohoma for San Francisco September 10. She Is owned by the Pacific Mall Steam ship company of New York, and Is q sis ter ship of the Manchuria, which went ashore on Rabbit Island August 20. and vas only hoated yesterday Sunday.
 The Mongolia was built at Camden, N. J.. in 1904 Her length is coo feet. beam 67 3 and registers 13,G38 tons gross.
 The reef on which the Mongolia is ashore nearly surrounds the Midway Is- lands, a group in the northern Pacific ocean northwest of the Hawaiian Islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
TAFT AND BACON
 SAIL FOR HAVANA
SECRETARY OF WAR AND PARTY GO TO INVESTIGATE AND RE- PORT TO PRESIDENT RoosE- WELT ON CUBAN REVOLUTION.

Washington. September 16.-secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon left washington today at S.45 o'clock over the Atlantic Coast Line for Tampa, Fla. to embark on a naval vessel for Havana, in accordance with the instructions of President Roosevelt to ascertain the exact political situation.
 Other members of the party were Frank G. Redwood. stenographer to Secretary Taft; Henry Newcomb. private secretary to Assistant Secretary Bacon Capt. F. R. Mccoy, the Presidents military aide; F. L. Cairns. surveyor of the port of Manila Jose M. Macias, Spanish interpreter from the insular bureau and two mes sengers.
 MT. Cairns formerly lived in Cuba, his stepfather being a Cuban. and accom- panes Secretary Taft at the latter's re- quest because of his familiarity with Cuban matters. The party Is due to ar rive at Port Tampa about 10 o'clock to- morrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
sHIPwREckEp FISHERMEN.
New Foundland Government Sends
 Supplies to Belle Isle.

St. Johns. N. F.. September 16-The government today dispatched the cruiser Fiona with provisions and other supplies for the fishermen who were shipwrecked in the Strait of Belle Isle during Friday nights gale and later sought temporary refuge with the keeper of the light house on Belle Isle.
 In all, eleven fishing vessels returned here from Labrador with the seasons catch, where driven ashore. and the 40 men, women and children aboard barely escaped with their lives. The smacks with their cargoes are total losses
 The Fiona will bring the fishermen here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
PEACE CONFERENCE CONFINES.
Representatives of Central American
 Republics Meet in San Jose.

San Jose Costa Req, September 16.-In conformity with the fourth article of the treaty of peace between Guatemala, Saliva dor and Honduras, which was signed on board the United States cruiser Marble augurated here at noon Saturday by President Gonzales Viquez. The object of the conference Is the signing of general treaty of peace. friendship and commerce.
 Luis Anderson, Costa Rican minister of foreign affairs was appointed a dele gate to the conference. and Senor Calyo, the Costa Rican mister to the United States, wAg chosen as secretary The presidents os all the Central American re- publics were notified of the Inauguration of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
MARINER HAS LOCATED
 NORTH MAGNETIC POLE

positively what I have accomplished by my observations.
 'I believe, however, that have located the north magnetic pole I cannot say as yet whether 1t Is a shifting point or en- tends over a large area We also took careful observations of the aurora bore ais and 1 believe my observations will show that this phenomena has marked effect on the compass. Our geological and ethnologieal collection is fairly com plete."
 Valuable scientific instruments used ksS Captain Amundsen in taking. magnetic = r servations were not to be found w>g i he left the steamship Saratoga. r0.0 loss may seriously interfere with his netie observations CS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
HONOR MEMORY
 OF WASHINGTON Monument to American Unveiled
 At Budapest TRIBUTE BY HUNGARIANS
All Glasses Combine to Do Homage to the Memory of the First Pres- dent of the United States.
 Eulogistic Speeches.

Budapest, September 16-This was George Washington day in Hungary's cap ital. and the population gave itself up 10 enthusiasm over the upveiling of monar- chical territory of a monument to the first president of the United States. The stars and stripes. and the Hungarian colors entwined. were to be seen everywhere.
 This morning there were special ser- mons In many of the churches, the preachers calling attention to the impor- tance of the event. This afternoon thous- ands of persons lined the streets through which passed an imposing parade to the city park in which the monument stands. Thirty thousand persons were in the park, which was surrounded by many thous- ands more.
 Francis Kossuth. Hungarian minister of commerce. and Count Albert Apponyi. minister of worship, represented the lnde- pendenee party at the ceremonies, but were not present in the capacity of gov- ernment officials
 The attendance included numerous mem- bers of the Diet. the various municipal officials, Mr. Chester, the American con- sul general; five hundred Hungarian- Americans, headed by E. T. Kohanyi of Cleveland. O., and delegates from patrl- otic societies in all parts of Hungary.
 Prior to the unveillng united ehoIrs sang the Hungarian and then the Amer lean national anthem and other hymns.
 Washington EuIoelzed.
 The monument was unveiled amid scenes of great enthusiasm. Herr Rakovski vice president of the chamber of deputies, was the orator of the day. He dwelt at length on Washlnston's great work for the cause of civilization, not only for the United States, but for all the world He said the standard set by the father of the American republic had influenced Louis Kossuth, and that by that standard Hungary's greatness would be attained.
 MT. Kohnanyi In a speech praised Amer ican institutions and freedom. He said Hungarian-Americans were true citizens of the republic but would always keep Up their love for their native country.
 Mayor Bauzy of Budapest promised to take good care of the monument which he said was splendid evidence of the friendship between the two people, and hoped 1t would last forever.
 After other speeches the people paraded past the monument, covering the pedestal with wreaths and floral designs.
 At a banquet tonight Herr Bauzy toast ed President Roosevelt, and Consul Gen. eral Chester proposed the health of the King of Hungary. Count Apponyi eulo- gized the United States, and expressed his admiration of Hungarlan-Americans for being absolutely loyal to their new home while retaining their love for the fatherland.
 Mir Chester availed himself of the op- portunity to state that he only attended the ceremonies and the banquet as a pri- vate American citizen, thinking that It was his duty to do so on such an occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
News at Washington.

Washington, September 16-The Cuban legation tonight received a cablegram from it's government announcing the de- cree suspending hostilities. The message was very brief and read
 Announce to the government that the President has today issued decree or dering the suspension of hostilities. It is expected that the revolutionists will do the same.
 Senor Arturo Padro of Almeida, the Cu- ban charge d'affaires, immediately mo- tified Acting Secretary of State Adee of the decree.
 Edwin V. Morgan, American minister to Cuba is on his way to his post in Ha- vana. MT. Morgan unexpectedly joined Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon in this city just as the train left Washington today. He has been in Europe since the insurrection began, but will proceed to Cuba with the Taft Bacon party to resume his duties at once.
 All three of the big frst-class battle ships which have ben ordered down the coast to keep in touch with a view to a dispatch to Cuba if necessary, are the newest and speediest in the navy, the Vir- ginia and the New Jersey having been commissioned last May and the Louisiana in June.
 The Cuban legation received cable gram today announcing the arrival of MT Quesada, the Cuban minister at Paris, en route home from the Pan-Amercan conference at Rio. and that he will sail on the first available steamer from Paris to take charge at his post here. It is cx- ypected he will sail Wednesday.
 A detachment of 100 marines from the Washington barracks left today for Nor folk to go aboard American war vessels under orders for Cuba. Accompanying them was a detachment of sixty marines who arrived today from Portsmouth, N H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
MEXICAN CONGRESS
 FORMALLY OPENED
Brilliant Audience Hears Ad-
 dress by President Diaz
AT PEACE WITH THE WORLD
President congfatulates the Nation Upon It's Prosperity and It's Amlcabe Relations With
 Other Powers.

Mexico City, September 16.-President Diaz opened the autumn session of con gress tonight in the presence of senators and deputies and brilliant audience He said in his message that with almost all civilized nations Mexico was on the most friendly relations. while with no nation was any question existing which even re- motely threatened conflict. The long discussed question of an inter national dam in order to insure an equi- table distribution Of the waters of tho Rio Grande, has taken satisfactory form in q treaty signed at Washington and in Mexico. The treaty will be submitted to the Mexican for ratification.
 The president mentioned the recent revo- luton in Guatemala and said that strict neutrality was enforced.
 The president merely mentioned the Pan-American conference, and said that it was to be hoped that its resolutions would produce a good effect.
 Respecting the labor riot at cananea in June, the president says it began as la bor movement, degeneratlng quickly Into grave perturbation of public order. For tunately 1t was quickly suppressed. thus avoiding what must have been very seri- ous consequences.
 The president also took up the recent labor strikes principally that which oc- cured on the Mexican Central railroad. The strike was limited to the men leaving their work in the shops with a view to obtaining certain concessions from the company. As they were clearly in their right, the authorities respected 1t and official effort was limited to preventing any breach of peace The executive ex- poets on the part of both capitalists and working men regard for each others s rights.
 Minor Mention.
 Sanitary precautions against yellow fever continue to be observed both on the gulf coast, and on the Isthmus of Tehu- antepec.
 The railways now have a total extension of 21. ell kilameters.
 , The finances of the nation are in a most satisfactory condition. The total revenues of the federation in the fiscal year were more than $101 100000. There will be sub stantial surplus when accounts are made up to be applied to port work at Salna Cruz and coatsacoalcos. The president notes with satisfaction the entire success of the gold standard. There has been coined and now In circu- lation gold money to the value of Si3.00O 000 while the monetary commission still has gold on hand to the amount of $16- 0O0 O00 yet to be coined. The gold standard has been attained without any sacrifices having been needed on the part of the na- ton.
 In line of material progress the results achieved are amply demonstrated by sta tstics and show conclusvely an astonsh- ing movement in line of every business activity, confirming the belief that the re- public has fully entered on a brilliant path of prosperity and progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Japanese Millionaire Dies.

Mexico City. September 16.-Word has just reached here from Merida, Yucatan, of the death of the millionaire Japanese, Manuel K. Tsutchilla. He had made business trip to that section and while there was attacked with yellow fever, which caused his death within few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Government Wants Peace.

Havana, September 16.-After a consult tation with the leading men who are un- der arrest here charged with conspiracy and with being emlssaries of the revolu- tionists, the government has announced the indefinite stoppage of all hostilities on its part with the object of making peace before Secretary of War Taft arrives, or the United States intervenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
TWO MEN KILLED.
San Francisco Street Cars Collide
 With Fatal Results.

San Francisco, September 1.-Two per sons are dead, three seriously injured, five sustained minor injuries and over q score received bruises and cuts in the col- lision of two heavily loaded electric cars this evening. The dead;
 William Pierson.
 Iohn DelDh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Root Leaves Peru.

Lima, Peru. September 1s-The United States cruiser Charleston with Secretary Root on board. left calloa tonight for Panama More than 2000 persons partici pated in the municipal ball in honor of MT. Root Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17

assisted the administration, they would fight the intervening forces. while the moderates were saying that if the inter ventionists helped to depose President Palma, they would become insurgents. The cessation of hostilities has checked such talk altogether.
 Much Dissatisfaction.
 The new situation was received at the hotels and clubs with blank surprise. Here it was considered that the arrang ing of peace without the guarantee of the United States behind 1t would be an un- welcome outcome. 1t being feared that the future tranquility of the island would not be assured. Since the publication Of Pres ident Roosevelt's letter hope has been expressed that the United States would be a strong factor in arranging for Cuba some better, cheaper and less elaborate form of government. and reduction in tariffs which would bring the cost of liv- ing to reasonable basis
 Although the opinion on the subject Is vague tonight the general conviction seems to prevail that Secretary Taft will take friendly hand in the negotiations for peace.
 No other encounter than that resulting in the capture of Guanajay was reported today.
 Traffic is again impeded on the Western railroad. The revolutionists will not per- init repairs to be made on the Calabazar bridge.
 Pino Guerra's force has not yet ap- preached Havana province. It Is much depleted and is moving slowly eastward. Owingto meagre wire facilities nothing Is known concerning the situation in Sam ta Clara except that at Arroyo Bianco fifty cavalrymen defeated 100 mounted rev olutionists belonging to the force of Senor Canizares, ex-speaker of the house, kill ing several, and capturing arms, ammuni- tion and supplies.
 The Havana defences continue to be strengthened.
 May Not Accept.
 Much doubt is expressed as to whether the rebels will accept peace proposals which do not include elections for places of senators and congressman elected last December.
 The Mayor of Guanajay arrived in Ha- vana tonight. He said to the Associated Press that he with thirty police took refuge in the city hall, which was then surrounded by 300 men belonging to the forces of Castillo and Campos Marqueu. The revolutionists left the town for brief period and in the interim 200 volun- teers obtained provisions and he was ready to withstand a siege. The Mayor and the police, however, offered to quit the building on condition that they would be allowed to depart, but when they emerged from the city hall all were made prisoners.
 Campos Marqueti has not yet respond ed to the peace propositions sent to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Ordered to cienfuesos.

Havana. September 16.-The United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie received orders today from Washington to proceed to Cienfuegos and will start at o'clock tomorrow morning. It Is believed the small force of the gunboat Marietta is not considered a sufficient guard, owing to conditions In the besieged city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Celebrate Strip onenlna.

Bliss, Okla, September 16.-Forty thou sand people attended the celebration of the thirteenth anniversary of the opening of the Cherokee strip at the 'lo1'' ranch today. The celebration consisted of wild west shows and Indian exhibitions. Five hundred Indians took part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Theosophists Meet.

Chicago. September 16.-The twentieth annual convention of the Theosophical society main section, was begun here to- day, over 200 members in attendance. Col. Henry Steele Olcott of Adyar, India, the founder presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
kiIIinu at Memphis.

Memphis, September 1s.-In an alter cation between William H. House and w. II. Harrington here today, the former was shot and almost instantly killed. Har- rington was later arrested and claims self defense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
BRY ANS VIEWS ON
 CUBAN SITUATION

Roanoke. Va. September 16-William J. Bryan tonight made his first expression on the present Cuban situation,
 In response to request for an express sion of his opinion on the subject he dic- tated the following statement:
 T am very glad the administration re- called the troops landed at Havana. While we should do all in our power to bring about peace by offering the good offices of our country, we have no business in- terfering with their local affairs, They must settle the disputes among them selves. but I would be glad if both par ties would be willing to accept mediation with the idea of bringing about an agree ment through the good offices of our gov- ernment."
 MT. Bryan pointed out that this ex- preston was the first he has made on the present situation in the island. and this was all he cared to say.
 Days Programme.
 MT. Bryan spent today resting at Hol- lins institute where his daughter, Miss Grace, has entered school.
 In the afternoon he delivered an address to the students in the college chapel. MT. Bryan spoke for an hour, dwelling on faith hope and love.
 With Mrs. Bryan he left this evening for Raleigh N. C., via Lynchburg and Greensboro. He will speak at Raleigh, Durham, Burlington and Greensboro to- morrow, and at Kernersvlle, Winston, Flight Point, Lexington, Salisbury, Con cord and Charlotte Tuesday, and at Co., 1umbla, s. C., Wednesday.
 He will make more speeches In North Carolina than any other state on his present trip, two of his addresses in that state being In the Eighth congressional district, now represented by E. Spencer Blackburn. A large crowd greeted MT. Bryan here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Will Succeed Trepoff.

St. Petersburg, September le-General De Dioulin. former prefect of St. Peters burg, will succeed the late General Ire pofr as commandant of the imperal pal- ace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
Want More Horses.

New Orleans, September 16.-Dr. Honore Laine, representing the Cuban govern ment in the United States for the pur- chase of army horses. arrived tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
CHAIRMAN BUR, 4
 TOURING THE SOUTH
HEAD OF RIVERS AND HARBoRs COMMITTEE GETTING INFORMAL TON OF NEEDS OF SOUTHERN SECTIONS.

Washington. September 16-tspecial.)- Representative Burton of Ohio, chairman of the house. rivers and harbors commit- tee, Is now on a tour of the southern states, from which members of Congress in that section are confident will result in- creased appropriations for southern rivers in the rivers and harbors bill, which will be framed next winter.
 Before his return MT. Burton will visit South Carolina. Georgia, Alabama, Flor ida, Mississippi and Louisiana. He is going over the ground carefully and when the committees of citizens appears before his committee next winter, booming the improvement of certain streams, the chair man Is expected to be able to tell them more about the resources of their sec tions than they themselves know
 MT. Burton will spend more than two weeks on his trip. The rivers and har- bors bill will probably be ready for in troduetion shortly after Congress con- venes.
 >-~~-~-~-~Ts~~~~~~~~- ~~~~-~-~~e~~e>e-~-~~~-~~- from St. Louis, and the west, to be greet ed by this cablegram:
 Ship horses ship horses, more horses.
 pr, Laine has s000 ready for shipment and nroposas fo dISuatch about 300 per
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-03-24
cUENTo DEL DIA
e nutilado

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samiento no le dejo dormir esa
noche. Escucho dar las ho-
ras { hizo proyectos para el por-
veniT Trabajare de sastre. !.
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po libre. FL ito Mouchot CANA
unos quinientos frances por
alo: llegare a gaDar mas, por-
que no soy tan tonic como el.. :.
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palo no es una verguenza.... :.
JOuien sabe ST mas tarde no To-
grare casarme r. ConoZco a
uno de Choisy que tiene un
gancho de hero en- vez de ma.
no. ;. Y no por ESQ deja su mu-
jer de quererle. Bastarfa que
desc con una Duena muchaCha
....1 una buena muchacha?. :.
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zon contestaria a esa pregunta.
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ma Barraud, guerra por marido
d alguno que pueda tenerse en-
pie. Jque case quieres que
haga de. =. de un "pata de
palO?"
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mes, trato de arrojar de ST el re
cuerdo de Magdalena. Pero,
por mas que hacia, este no tar
daba en- volver, Y le encoleri-
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pensaba con cierta irritacion.
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gunas pleas de bale en- su VIC
lin, su madre abrio bruscamen
te la puerta y le grito:
-iEh, Francisco! Magda-
lena Barrand quiere saludarte.
Palideci6:
No voy, dijo. die que no
estoy.
Pero va habja entrado la mu-
chacha:
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dijo.
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caerse, tuvO que asirse de un
mueble.
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lena.
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de ser TN invalido le ponia como
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que bacer? dijo Magdalena:
v6ngase el domingo a la taber-
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