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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-05
OF NEWS EVENTS
 FOR THE PRESENT WEEK

" HARTMAN HEPBURN, in charge
 of the railroad rate bill in the
 House of Representatives, is able to see the end of debate on that meas ure Under the order it has the right of way until disposed of. The very first day of the debate, which began last Tues day, developed the desire of many mem bers to make speeches. An extra hour was added to each day, and still the list of ap- plicants for time grew larger. Mr Hep burn has also long list of republicans who are anxious to be heard, and Mr. Adamson controlling the time on the mi nority side, says there are fifty democrats who wish to be heard In favor of the measure. Speaker Cannon Is inclined to let the debate run, and estimates that 1t will be Wednesday or Thursday before the last speech is delivered and the vote recorded on the measure. As soon as this Is accomplished, the pension appropriation bill, reported from committee last week. will be taken up.
 The bill carries a total of S14O 245 300 to pay the pensions of veterans for the year. It is generally disposed of in the shortest time of any of the annual supply measures, but this year 1t contains pro visions which virtually make a statute of the Presidents order of last year. making age an evidence Of disability.
 There is said to be decided opposition to enacting this executive order into law. As the provision is without question new legislation" and subject to a point of order under the rules of the House 1t is not unlikely that 8 rule will be brought in when the bill is taken up which will provide that the amendment shall be order.
 The Notifications appropriation bill will be reported to the House from the appropriations committee. It will be con- sidered as soon as the pension bill is out of the way. This bill is short measure and carries this year between SC, ,000, eco and s7,00OO0O
 Shipping Bill in Senate.
 The friends in the Senate of the ship ping bill are hopeful of securing some time during the week an agreen\pt to vote on that measure, and the under standing is that so soon as it is disposed of the statehood bill will succeed 1t as the unfinished business. There are no set speeches on the bill in sight but the expectation Is that the running debate which characterized the bill will be con tinued for some time. Much interest is shown in the approaching contest in the Senate over the statehood question. Sena- tor Beveridge who will again have charge of the bill. is hopeful of securing a com paratively early vote, but many of his colleagues fail to agree with him on that point.
 The critical point of controversy will be the Foraker amendment giving the Ari- zona people the privilege of voting on the question of admission. It Is under stood that the democratic senator's will be almost unit in support of this amend ment and that it will also secure a num- Der of republican votes. Just how many republican supporters there may be Is not
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Hawaiians in Washington.

Washington. February IA delegation of Hawaiian citizens arrived here today to appear before committees of Congress to advocate legislation requiring three fourths of the customs duties and Internal revenues collected in the territory to be expended on public works there. Ii Is said $l,2O0,000 a year. equal to $S Der cap ita of the population, Is taken out of the territory which the members of the dele gation constitutes a heavy.drain on It's re- sources
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Fire in Linen District.

New York, February 1.-The six-story taatory building at n)7-113 Grand street, 1t the corner of Marcer street, in the heart of the silk and linen district was burned today with a loss exceeding s250- O0 Charles Sschoolhoslse & Sons nlanu- lecturers of ribbons. suffered a loss of 100000, fully insured. and Gerhard Ul- mann & Co.,, dealers in yarns. emhrod- eries and braids, lost more than $150sn0, partly covered by insurance.
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Memorial Services for Wheeler.

Houston Tex, February 4.--Throughout the state today the Daughters of the Com federacy held memorial services in honor of Joseph Wheeler. C. s. A. Especially noteworthy were the services at Waco. where General Felix A. Robinson who was close to General Wheeler during the war between the states, was the principal speaker.
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Polar Wave Strikes Waco.

Waco, Tex, February 1.-The polar wave truck Waco at 2 o'clock this afternoon sending the temperat ure down B degrees forty-five minutes. Accompanying the lorthern blast came sleet, snow and rain. Tonight another drogo occurred, sending the mercury below tue freezing point, and 1t Is growing colder.
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Overcome Austria's Bslkin Influence

Vienna. February f.-It Is reported that military convention has been concluded between Italy and Montenegro for the purpose of breaking down Austrias pre- dominating influence in the Balkans, but neither confirmation nor denial of it can be obtained in official circles here.
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Heavy Snow in Indiana.

\ Evansville, Ind. February 1.-The &ieaviest snow storm of the season is Raging tonight in southern Indiana and western Kentucky. The temperature is falling rapidly. Many trains delayed.
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Many Courts in Mournino

The death of King Christian K. of Denmark has cast a shadow over so many of the courts of Europe that it will make this week period of almost universal mourning but the important events which can be forecasted will not be affected by his death.
 Progress is being made slowly at AL geciras where the delegates to the Moroc- can conference are apparently more in accord than at any previous time The two nations most directly concerned. France and Germany, still seem loath to consider the serious issue-the policing of Morocco, though they have succeeded in satisfactorily adjusting the questions of taxation and customs duty.
 Much interest attaches to the launching at Portsmouth. England, on Saturday next of the Dreadnaught, the largest and most powerful battleship in the world $ navies. All the lessons that experts learned from the Russo-Japanese naval battles have been considered in building this vessel.
 On February Il at Havana. Cuba, will be begun the second International auto mobile race meet, which will last three days
 The thirty-eighth annual convention of the National Woman Suffrage associa- ton will be held in Baltimore February to B. inclusive.
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Administration Senators Claim
 Treaty VIII be Ratified
CLARKE IS STILL IN DOUBT
If Arkansas Senator Votes With Re- pubicans it Is Thought He Will Have Trouble in Being
 Reelected

Washington. February 4.-(Speeial.)- The administration senators still claim that they have the necessary votes to ratify the treaty with santo Domingo, but the democratic senators can't for life of them find out who the four bolters are.
 atterson of Colorado and MeEnery of Louisiana are both put down in the certain republican column and Clarke of Arkan- sas may also vote with the republicans, though many of the democrats are in- elined to believe that Clarke may change his mind and vote with his party. IT he does not he will have a very hard time getting back to the Senate when his term a~pires in 1908. Reports from Arkansas are now to the effect that Senator Berry, who is opposed for reelection by Gov. Jeff Davis and Senator Clarke, Is gain ing ground and the chances are now be- lleved to indicate his return to the Sen ate Should Clarke align himself with the republicans his right to enter an- other democratic caucus would be ques- toned and the ndependent-republican status he would thereafter hold, might not strongly appeal to the Arkansas de- mocracy.
 McEnerys Case Is Different.
 
 situation is somewhat different as the Senator endeared himself 10 the people of Louisiana through the services he rem dered during the reconstruction days. But Louisiana politicians believe that if he carries out his intentions to vote for the treaty he will be opposed for re- election should he offer himself as a candidate.
 The Senate democrats believe their cau- cuses served very good purpose for 1t is now practically eertain that there is going to be good deal more unity among them than heretofore. Should the treaty be beaten and the Senate democrats by their votes show that the administration cant split them whenever it's purpose suts too much credit cannot be given Senator Blackburn of Kentucky and Senator Bailey of Texas fhe two have from the beginning contended that 1t is the duty of every democrat to vote . against the treaty and have insisted that every democrat should be made to get into line through caucus action or else take his stand with the republicans. They impressed these views upon their col i leagues and the democratic caucus was the result
 Feels Especially Bad. What makes the President feel par | ticularly bad over the situation is the fact that with the three democratic votes which are claimed. Patterson MeEnery and Clarke. the treaty could be ratified l if the republican vacancy did not exist in l Delaware and if Senator Burton were not under indictment and therefore will not 1 vote. This would mace the republican 1 vote fifty-seven and with the three demo- l crats a vote of sixty for the treaty could be had. exactly two-thirGs. enough to rat fly As it stands four democratic votes are necessary
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Three Bulls Killed.

Three bull fighters furnished the sport, and the bulls were from the famous herd of Don Moreno Santa Maria of Seville. The first animal brought into the ring, a huge black Andalusian beast, killed two horses before the matador, LaGartijo, skllfully drove his sword to the hilt into the animal, which fell dead. Thousands cheered this and the band played a Span ish fandango.
 The second bull was ceremoniously ded- icated to the Duke of Almodovar by Mat ador Morenita which Is custom of the country It proved to be an ugly fighter and gored the blind horse of a picador. This bull was also dispatched. Anoth- CT bull killed five horses. four of them dying in the arena while the fifth, terri bly gored staggered outside and died.
 The picadors were often unhorsed but none of them were seriously hurt. The skill of the matedors was shown as they pirouteed before the believing animals, which were stung to madness by the darts with their gay streamers stuck into them
 The foreigners present witnessed the scene with mingled admiration at the audacity of the matadors and horror at it's cruelty.
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SPEED CONTEST FOR GOVERNMENT MAILS
FRIScO-KATY MAKES FIRST TRIP ON TIME BUT IRON MOUNTAIN HAS ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSES DELAY.

St. Louis. February A months speed contest between mail trains on the Iron Mountain route and the Frisco Mis- souri. Kansas and Texas roads in order to secure the government awards for car rying the southwestern mails began to- day. The Frisco mail train started the race when it's mail train pulled out at 2:3O a. m. to connect with the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road and transfer Texas mail at Vinita, l. T. The Iron Mountain mail train departed al a. m., carrying mail for southwestern points, among them being Little Rock, Memphis, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston. Galveston San Antonio, Laredo and the City of Mexico
 Both trains were stripped. consisting only of mall and express cars. and were drawn by the speediest locomotives pro- curable in the respective divisions.
 The speed contest will be continued daily for month and on the showing made the government mail contract for the southwest will be awarded.
 The objective point of each train Is Dallas and Fort Worth. Tex, the Iron Mountain train running on its own tracks and the Frisco running over the Missouri, Kansas and Texas from Vnita. l. T.
 The new service will cover half of Mis- souri, southwestern Kansas, Arkansas. Indian Territory, Oklahoma and practi- cally all of Texas and it is estimated will be q gain of practically a day in the mail service.
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ceorqe Leaves for copenhaqen. m.

Athens. February fixing George lei aere today for Copenhagen to attend tn funeral of King ChrtAtian.
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Dallas, Tex, February 4.-The Frisco Katy fast mail which left St. Louis at 245 o'clock this morning reached Denni- son at 4G7 this afternoon, three minutes earlier after attaining a minimum speed of 7612 miles an hour to recover thirteen minutes lost north of South McAlister. The connections of the train passed Dal- las on time
 The Iron Mountan-Cotton Belt fast mail which left St. Louis at a. m. reach ed Texarkana forty minutes late Fifteen minutes of the loss was recovered but the train broke in two at Sulphur Springs and reached Dallas at 9:35, one hour and eight minutes late. The train connecting at Texarkana for south Texas passed IonRyieW on time.
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known and there Is definite information on that point the opponents of the bill will not agree to let a vote be taken. If the showing should be favorable to the amendment the friends of the bill may not press the vote but in view of the fact that they would even in that event be sure of the admission of Oklahoma where they might not be so determined as their opponents. They will probably meet Mr. Foraker's proposition for a sure vote with one for the submission of the ques- ton of an admission to the people of Arizona and New Mexico combined.
 Eieht-Hour Law in Panama.
 The urgent deficiency bill will be taken up in the committee on appropriations early ill the week and will probably be reported q few days later. The provi- sion of this bill which will be most de bated is that relating to the abrogation of the eight-hour law on the canal zone As the bill carries the remainder of the deficiency for the canal, a schedule by the war department which was cut off in the first bill passed, it Is believed the canal matters in general will again be the subject of considerable talk in the Senate. There is as much deficiency as when the :, It canal appropriation bill passed / .EE seqnently senators will feel fire o Q We as much attention to the a6 < q 4tion of the canal as they
 Sc % aeon will revive the Morocco que o. a speech on Tuesday and on " ,S .d' y Senator Scott will speak on S of the bill giving a questionable to telegraph operators employed e che Union forces during the civil Senator Foraker will take the first 1rtunity in executive session to secure
 .isideration of the Isle of Pines treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-07

which contribute to form the essen
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had enjoyed little food the diet of sad memories
To-day she seemed to be brought into sight of living
interests again. They were far off, but they
there; Markart's talk had made link between
them and her. She sat for long while, watching
the junction of the streams. Then she rose with
sigh; the time drew for French lesson. Marie
Zerkoyitch had already got her two pupils.
When General Stenovics had ridden three four
hundred Yards, he beckoned his ade-de-camp and
secretary-for Markart's functions both
military and civil-to his side.
We're last of all, | SUPPOSED" he asked.
Pretty nearly, sir !"
That must be His Royal Highness just crossing
the bridge?"
Yes sir, that's his escort"
All, well, we shall just do it. And Who pray
the General turned round to his companion-"is
that remarkable looking young woman?''
Markart told what he knew of Mademoselle de
Gruche; it not much.
A friend of the Zerkovitches? That's good.
A nice fellow, Zerkovitch and his wifes quite
charming. And your friend?'
Il can hardly call her that, General"
friend-what did you tell herr"
Nothing, my honor" The young man
coored and looked trihe alarmed.
But Stenov1css manner was one of friendly
amusement. :" For example of your nothing
he went on, you told her that the King an
afniable mann"
Oh, possibly General"
That his wife, the Countess was ttle-just a
little too scrupulous2"
1t nothing, surely, to say that"
That we all wanted the Prince to marry?
Il made only the most general reference to that"
That" he looked harder at his young friend
the Prince is not popular with the army?'
''On my honor mol"
Think, think, MarSart."
Markart searched his memory; under interro-
cation it accused him; his face grew ruefu Il did
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the difference when the Princes day came round!
When General Stenovics pointed to the lights
across the Krath from the Palace windows and con-
graduated His Royal Hghness the splendid
popularity of the reigning house, the Princes smile
may well have been ironical
Il shall go and all this nerrment for
myself at close quarters presently, General, said
he | think the Commandant had best return
to- the: city tonight early the King will
allow i.-.:
An admirable devotion to duty, SIR answered
the General gravely and without any effort to dis
suade the Jealous Prince
But in this gay city there spot of
gloom, one place where sullen rancor had not been
ousted by malicious .merriment The first
pany of His Majesty's Guards confined to its
barracks in the Square of Saint Michael by order
of the Commandant of Slavna; this by reason
duty, rioting and drunkenness when on leave
nor were the officers any better than the men.
You are men of war in the streets, men of peace
in the ranks" said the Commandant to them
that morning in issuing his decree. You shall
have quiet evening to think over your short
comings.'
The order was reported to the King. He sighed,
smiled shook his head said that after all discipline
must be indicated and looked at his with
mingled admiration and pity. Such faculty for
making himself, other people, and things in general
uncomfortable But of course disciplined The
Commandment looked stern, and his father ventured
opposition appeal General Stenovics
offered rernonstrance either, although he had
good friends in the offending company. He must
do as he likes, long as he's Commandment he
said to Markart.
May | go and see them and cheer them up a
bit, SIR instead of coming with you to the Palace?"
asked that good-natured young
If His Royal Highness gives you leave, GER
tainly, agreed the General. The Commandant
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he was Tartar
Stenovics chuckled in apparent satisfaction
at his own perspicacty. But his only COM
ment Then your remarkably handsome
young friend knows something about already.
You're an admirable cicerone to stranger,
Markart."
i hope you're not annoyed, sir. II didn't
tell any secrets7'
Certainly not, Markart. Three bits of gossip
and one lie don't make up secret between them.
Come, must get along
Markarts face cleared; but he observed that
the General did not tell him which the lie.
This day Sophy began the diary; the first entry
is dated that afternoon Her prescience-or pre-
sentiment-was not at fault From to-day events
moved fast, and she strangely caught up in
the revolutions of the wheel
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salute he indicated the little table next to hers
Mademoisee permts?' he asked She has,
| fear forgotten, but | have the honor to be an
acquaintance of hers
II remember" smiled Sophy. Captain Mar
kart We met at Madam Zerkovitchs."
oh that's pleasant of you'll" he cried. Il hate
being forgotten. But | fear you remember me only
because sang SO badly.
Il remember best that you said you wanted to go
and help France, but your General wouldn't let you
All then you have forgiven my singing. He
turned away for moment to give order.
What's going today" asked SoPhy.
:" Where's everybody going?
why, you are a stranger, mademosele, he
laughed. Its the Kings name-day, and we all
go and congratulate him.
is that it? Are you going?"
Certainly; in attendance on my General
General Stenovcs. My lodgings near here, his
house at the other end of the boulevard he gave
me leave to meet him here. l thought | would come
early and fortfy myself little for the ordeal To
mademoisee's good heath!" He looked at her
with openly adniring eyes, to which tribute Sophy
accorded lazy unembarrassed smile.
She leaned her chin on her hand, turning her right
cheek toward him. Sophy was never dsdanful never
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and then stops don't know how he does it; it's
quite unconscious my part. | seem to say just
what like" They laughed together over this puzzle,
You mean General Stenovics?" asked Sophy
Yes General Stenovics. All. here he ISL He
sprang up again and made low bow to Sophy.
An reaoir, mademoiselle thousand thanks!"
He saluted her and hurried to the side of the pave
ment.
General Stenovics rode up, with two orderlies
behind him. Sa1uting again, Markart mounted his
horse. The General brought his to stand and
waited the necessary moment or two with a good
humored smile. His eye wandered from the young
officer the presumable cause of his lack of vigilance.
Sophy felt the glance rest on her face. In her
turn she stout, stumpy figure, clad in rather
ugly dark green uniform. and heavy olive-tinted
face adorned with black mustache and a stubbly
gray beard. General Stenovcs, President of the
Council of Ministers, not imposing person
age to the outward view But Sophy returned the
regard of his prominent palebue eyes, which sorted
oddly with the complexion of his face, with vivid
attention.
The General rode on Markart following, but
turning in his saddle to salute once more and to
wave his hand in friendly farewell
For the first time since her arrival in Slavna
Nrlx
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wrinkled with merriment. You see a nlorganatic
marriage isn't such a well-established institution
here as in some other countries. Oh it's legal
enough no doubt if it's agreed to on that basis But
royal marriages-with their subjects generally.
Well, there was nobody else for them to marry.
Alexis got promotion in his first marrage-an
Italian Bourbon which is always respectable, if
not very brilliant, That gave us a position and
it couldn't be thrown away. So the second marriage
ambitious, and she has young son who bears the
Kings name-a boy twelve years old. He looked
refectvely at his polished boots.
Sophy sat in thoughtful silence A Jingle of
swords and the CHATTER of hoofs reused them. A
troop of soldiers rode by. Their uniform was the
adorned Captain Markart's shapely person.
All here's the Princei' said Markart rising
briskly to his feet. Sophy followed his example
though more in curiosity than respect.
The young man at the head of the troop returned
Markarts salute, but apparently unconscious
OF the individual from whom ii proceeded. He rode
by without turning his head giving glance in
the direction of the cafe terrace. Sophy saw a
fined profile, with straight rather short, and
a pale cheek there was little trace of the Bourbon
side of the pedigree.
He's on his promotion too" continued the
oquacious and irreverent Captain as he resumed his
seat. They want big fish for hm--something
German, with a resounding Poor feow!"
Well, it's his duty" said Sophy
Somebody who'll keep the Countess in order
eh? smiled Markart, tugging his mustache That's
about the size of it, expect thought naturally the
common gossip.
Il think you hardly do yourself justice. You've
been very interesting, Captain Markart
Il tell you what" he said with an engaging
Candor, 4 believe that somehow the General
makes chatter just to the extent he wants to,
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itself up to a trollc;
for first, a fete is a
f6te, no matter what
its origin; secondly,
King Alexis was the
most popular man in
his dominions, though
he never did a decent
days work for them;
lastly, there is often
no better way to
show how much you
hate one man than
by making a dispro-
portionate fuss about
another. 1t was well
understood that by
thus honoring King
Alexis its monarch, by
thus vociferously and
untiringly wishing
him the longest of
reigns, Slavna was
giving a singing
backhander to Prince
Sergius, its titular
Prince and Comman-
dant. You would see