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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
THREE KILLED IN
 FIRE AT KENYON
FIRE AT THE ACADEMY BREAKS OUT WHILE THE STUDENTS ARE ALL ASLEEP--NlNE ARE sERi- oUSLY INJURED.

Gambiere, Ohio, February 24-Three are dead and nine seriously injured, and several others more or less hurt as a result of a fire which destroyed Milner hall Delano and North halls and North annex Kenyon Military academy, early today. The fire broke out at 1 a. m. while the students and college authorities were asleep and quickly spread. The search for the bodies was kept up till late this evening when the walls of the burned structures fell and their recovery tonight is regarded as improbable for some time The falling walls this even ing barely missed Dr. Pierce, president of Kenyon, and Regents Wiant and Will Hams, who were leading rescuers through the ruins. The dead and injured are all students of the military academy and attended Kenyon. The property loss by the destruction of the building is esti- mated at s1OO,OOO, with 60 per cent insur- ance.
 The dead:
 HENDERSON, EVERETT, IS, of Illi- nois
 KUNKLE, WINFIELD SCOTT, 15, of Ashtabula, Ohio.
 FULLER, JAMES J., IS, of Warren, Ohio.
 Injured Barns, Harry C., Cleveland, may die; Baker, Lenox w., Cleveland; Nicholson, J. Underwood Steubenville, may die; Shannon, R. A., Wellsville, N. Y.; Thierweckser, Homer, Oak Harbor, Ohio; Bieret, A. G., Columbus; Galway, F. R.. commercial master, Adrian, Mich, may die; Dorsey, w. O., Dallas, Texas, badly bruised, jumped three stories; Brown, Arthur Cincinnati. cut while as sisting in the rescue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
WITTE'S POSITION
 MORE DIFFICULT
PRACTICALLY ALL PARTIES ARE NOW ARRAIGNED AGAINST HIM AND HE 4o DENOUNCED BY THE PRESS AND PUBLIC.

St. Petersburg, February 24.-The re- cent condemnation of the ministry by the convention at Moscow of the organi- zation known as the League of October 30" or "Octoberists, which arraigned the administration for It's extreme pro- crastnation and evident reluctance to carry out the principles of the reform manifesto and the severe strictures of the premier, voiced by Nm. Guchkoff and Shipoff and other former supporters of the premier, have added new zeal to the campaign against Count Witte and his cabinet who are denounced with ever growing vehemence by the press and public. Practically all the parties are now arrayed against the premier, whose position is becoming increasingly more difficult.
 The reactionary organizations are open ly working for his downfall, but there is reason to believe that the main cause for the complaint of the liberals will soon be removed by the announcement of the date for the conyoeation of the national assembly. The date previously selected is May 10, which is inside the limit set by the convention, but the cab inet Is awaiting further news from the interior before definitely proclaiming 1t. In view of the impossibility of complet- ing the elections in several localities, es- pecially in the border lands. by that time the assembly probably will be opened without waiting for the representatives from the most distant sections.
 bitter interchange of personalities is going on between the premier and NJ Timiriaseff, former minister of commerce, through their respective organs the Russ koe Gosudarstvo (Russian State) and the Novoe Vremya- The reason for M Timriaseff's s retirement is the direct is- sue and the question of veracity Is raised over a letter M. Timiriasen is alleged to have received from Count Witte en- joining him from opposing in the council of the empire the extension of martial law on account of the traubles in the in terior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Military Companies Have Plenty
 to Do Around Shreveport
ATLANTA CASE PROVES HOAX
Young Woman Who Aroused So Much Indignation Some Weeks Ago confesses She Cut Her
 Own Throat.

Shreveport, La. February 24-Charles Coleman, the negro charged with having assaulted and murdered Miss Margaret Lear, was convicted in the district court here today after q trial lasting three hours Governor Blanchard, who at tended the trial, signed the death sen tence. Next Thursday between the hours of a. m and p. m. was fixed as the time of execution.
 A jury was secured within compara- lively short time this morning. The evidence introduced was conclusive and a verdict was returned three minutes after the case was given to the jury and Judge J. L. Bell, who presided, immediately passed the death sentence on the negro
 Four military companies were on guard about the court house during the trial and every person was searched as they approached the building There was no demonstration and while feeling is still intense, it is believed the law will be allowed to take it's course. The military will remain until after the execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
NINETEEN BISHOPS
 CONSECRATED TODAY
Catholic Party In France Said to Be Ready to Make Stand for It's
 Rights.

Rome, February A.-About 5000 French men. including several bishops, arrived here today to assist in the great cere- mony at St. Peters tomorrow, when Pope Plus will consecrate the nineteen French prelates whom he created bishops last Wednesday,. According to reports brought here by the delegation, the Catholic party in France is waking up. and is ready to make a stand for what 1t deems the rights of the church. According to these reports, great manifestations are expect ed to take place when the new bishops enter their dioceses.
 The attitude of the vatican on the sit uation in France will depend upon the rules the French government will estab- fish for the application of the church and state separation law. In regard to this, Pope Plus is reported to have said today:
 "If the situation Is not acceptable or is offensive to our religion, we will re- gardless of consequences, abandon our 40, GOO churches, and go through this pe- riod of persecution and hold private wor- ship in improvised chapels."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
MOB OF 500 SHOOTS
 ASSAILANT 10 DEATH
Wiltse Page confesses Crime and Is Tied, Riddled With Bullets and
 Burned.

Shreveport, La, February 2-A mob of 800 men shot to death Wiltse Page a negro aged 30 years. and afterwards burned the body near the town of Bien- vile, in Bienville parish, this afternoon The negro was captured during last night suspected of being the one who attempted a criminal assault on Sarah Grant an 1l-year-old school girl, yesterday after noon. Page was identified by the girl and when d deputy sheriff started to Jail with him a mob overpowered the officer and took the negro. He was taken to the scene of the crime where he made a full confession. The mob then stood him up against a tree and shot him to death, rddling his body with bullets More than 300 shots were fired.
 After the shooting a fire was klndled around the body of the negro and the mob remained until it had been ere- mated.
 A military company ordered by Gov ernor Blanchard from Homer. La, reached the scene after the lynching. When they arrived the mob had dis persed and quiet had been restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
APPEAL MADE BY
 TEMPERANCE MEN
DIR. LoWERY IN MISSISSIPPI IS- SUES OPEN LETTER CALLING ON CITIZENS TO PUT DOWN THE c. Q. D. WHISKY EVIL.

Jackson, Miss, February 24.-(Special) l. Dr. W. T. Lowery, chairman of the anti saloon committee, gives out the following tonight: To the citizens of Mississippi: The C. o. D. Whisky business has stirred the hearts of the righteous in many neigh borhoods of our great state. The recent decision of Judge Niles on the subject would have discouraged the tlmid, but 1t has only aroused the determination of the courageous citizenship of Missis- sppi. Unquestionably the laws are being violated but even if the laws were kept they would not be sufficient for the full protection of the people. The whisky deal CTS are going over a supposed helplessness. Some of our Mississippi congressman are weakening zealously at Washington for such changes in the interstate commerce laws, as will give us protection Many of our noble representatives in the house and senate at Jackson are earnestly at work on the question The mass meeting held at Jackson on the goth was a nota- ble gathering. Many prominent citizens met there with a fine representation from the house and senate. Stirring speeches were made by Governor Vardaman. Bish- op H. Galloway. c. II. Alexander, E. F. Neel, Sidney Smith and MT. Hicks of Jefferson, the able chairman of the house committee on the liquor traffic
 Such able men as those above named claim that laws can be framed that will meet the difficulties. The house and senate seem to be practically unanimous in their desire to meet the situation effectively and our courageous governor is ready to lend all possible aid Let the people realize that this is a fight between the upright citizens of this proud state on one side and outside whisky cor porations on the other. Who shall win? There can be but one answer Our people will not stand idly by and see the ex- press offices of the state turned into 'grogshops." l send out this letter by request of the mass meeting held in the state house on the goth. and 1t Is hoped all papers in Mississippi will copy. Let every citizen in every community who is a friend to law and order be on the alert. Let US assist and encourage our legislative and executive officers to the full extent of our power and the vlc- tory will be ours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
KILLS UNCLE WHO
 HAD WRONCED HER
Italian Girl Also Makes Attempt to Kill Her Aunt and Confesses
 to the Crime.

New York. February 24.-Mrs Josephine Terranova. aged r, an Italian, declared today that she killed her uncle Gaiteno Rigglo, and attempted to kill his wife. and declared that she was justified in do- ing so When arrested she told the police that her uncle had taken advantage of her innocence with his wfe's knowledge, and had so mistreated her that on the day of her wedding, two months ago, her young husband left her.
 Suffering from the jeers of her friends. she said she put on all her wedding finery. went to her unele's room and after firing two shots from a revolver at him and missing, fatally stabbed him and wound ed her aunt. She escaped arrest until today, when she was found by the police few hours after her uncle died at a hospital. She had been riding about in the street cars since Thursday night all most without food or sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
TOPIC UPPERMOST
 ABOUT THE CAPITOL
Senator TiIIman Thinks Some Amend ments Are Necessary to Perfect
 the Bill.

Washington, February 24Yesterday's de- velopments in connection with the rail- road rate problem in the Senate con- mittee on interstate commerce continue to be the uppermost topic about the capi- tai. Senator Tillman, to whom was so unexpectedly assigned the duty of re- porting the bill, was detained at his home by illness, but his colleagues were in ire quent communication with him over the subject
 He told them that he had a slight cold but felt no doubt that he would be able to appear in his seat in the Senate on Monday when he would report the bill as directed by the committee. The un- expected assignment of MT. Tillman to this duty received as much attention as the sudden determination to report the bill. Members of the committee were full of "reminiscences of the meeting, and not the least interesting of these was the story of the details of Mir. Tillman's se- lection.
 CuIIom at First Suggested.
 His name was proposed. as has been stated, by Senator Aldrich, but he was not mentioned in that connection until 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
BURNETT'S LAND BILL
 PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure Provides for the RecIassifica- ton of the Public Lands of
 Alabama.

Washington, February 24.-(Special.)- The House today passed Representative Burnetts bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to reclassify the public lands of Alabama. Some time ago Rep resentatives Burnett, Underwood and Bankhead had an interview with the com missioner of the land office and upon their request, he made favorable report.
 Five thousand dollars is appropriated for carrying out the terms of the act, which directs the secretary to reclassify the lands so as to determine which are agricultural and which mineral All lands designated as agricultural shall be subject as such to homestead entry. The bill will probably pass the Senate next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
NOtt Dame Cathedral is Gen.
 ter of Ri0tOuS Scenes
DISPERSED BY GENDARMES
Police Still Have to Force Their Way Into Churches and Safes Have to Be Blown
 Open.

Paris, February 24.-The famous Cathe- dral of Notre Dame was the center of much excitement today which later took the form of a disorderly manifestation against former President Loubet. Crowds assembled in the Place Notre Dame ex- pecting the authorities to come and take an inventory of the chapter house. A force of 150 policemen patrolled the sur rounding streets expecting trouble within the edifice, but as the authorities did not attempt an inventory this did not take place.
 The crowd outside gradually increased in numbers, however, and finally several hundred persons marched to the Rue Dant, where M. Loubet has taken up his residence. The manifestants passed before the house of the former Presi- dent uttering insulting cries against him. The police then drove off the crowd, which, however, was reassembled and re- turned only to be dispersed again. A slight affray took place between the po- lice and the manifestants as the latter sought to return once more, and dozen arrests were made.
 The explanation of the movement against M Loubet is that the bill for the separation of church and state be- came a law during his administration.
 Inventories were made at several Paris churches today. At the aristocratic church of St. Thomas Aquinas, the pre- feet of police with a strong body of men, had to force his way through a long passage into the sacristy, owing to the resistance offered by a number of parish- toners. The priests then refused to hand over the keys and the prefect caused the safes to be broken open. An in- ventory of the property was then made. Ten arrests were made, General Recam- iert being. among those taken into GUS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Washington, February 24.-(Special.)- To expres it mildly, the democrats in Congress are jubiant over the develop ments of yesterday when the Senate committee reported the Hepburn Tillman railroad bill.
 Correspondingly the republicans are de- pressed over the general situation and few of them see how the party is going to be able to make good no matter what turn the situation takes The Senate re- publicans are now openly divided on the subject of railroad legislation and it Is little exaggeration to say that the things being said about President Roose- welt by senators of his own party are equally as severe as the denunciations heaped upon President Cleveland by members of his party ten years ago.
 Has Not Many Sincere Supporters.
 In fact, President Roosevelt today has not as many sincere supporters in the Senate as had President Cleveland. Of course, there are enough republican sen- ators behind the policy of the President to join with the democrats and pass railroad bill but even in the ranks of these there are few who are honestly in favor of railroad legislation. Their con- stituents are demanding It, however, and they have no way to escape. They must vote for a railroad measure and the brains of the republican side from this time on will be used in an effort to amend the bill and make as unobjec- tionable as possible to the ilroad inter ests.
 The democrats will seek to prevent this and they hope in the coming fight to have the support of the President. The sorest republican in the lot is Senator Deliver, who by seniority should have made the report on the bill. Instead Of the Hepburn-Dolliver bill the measure is the Hepburn-Tillman bill, and the re- publican senators In favor of railroad legislation are therefore compelled to stand by the measure and follow the leadership of the fire eating South Caro- linian who, by the way, is fully compe- tent to handle the big subject in the Sen ate There is no question of his ability and he will miss taking few tricks. That the bill will be amended in the Senate is reasonable to suppose, but, as Senator Bailey of Texas said today, "a good bill will be passed or nothing"
 Senators Visit House Side.
 The Senate was not in session today and a number of democratic senators were over on the House side discussing the matter with their colleagues. Prac- tically no other subject was under dis cussion. Representative Williams of Mis- sissippi, the democratic leader, was grat- flied over the fact that democrat in the Senate is to lead the fight. '1t is no wonder" said Representative Williams today, that a democrat should have charge of the legislation in the Senate No other hands could safely be trusted to see to it that proper bill is enacted into laW''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
MRS. DUPREE SAYS SHE
 CUT HER OWN THROAT
Great Interest Was Aroused In Atlanta Case Some Weeks Since and
 Posses Searched for Negro.

Atlanta, February 24-Mrs. Nina May Dupree, the young woman whose throat was cut at the home of well known citizen just outside of Atlanta some weeks since, has confessed that she in- flicted the injury upon herself She was found unconscious in the home, where she had worked, on the return of the family from the city.
 She declared later that she had been attacked by a negro, who had cut her throat. Posses were organized and search of the vicinity was made, but no trace was found of the alleged as- sailant Mrs. Dupree went to the home of her mother in Alabama. and a letter from the mother to the lady for whom Mrs. Dupree worked here brought the information of the confession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Order Affects Federal Lsborers.

Washington, February 24.-After a con- ference today with Commissioner Green of the civil service commission. President alive to the employment of laborers throughout the service of the govern ment A similar order was issued a year ago and made applicable to the depart ments at Washington. Today's order ex- tended the regulations to all branches of government work. The order provides simply that hereafter no person shall be appointed to the position of laborer except on certification under the civil service rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
SIR CHAS. DILKE WOULD
 ENFRANCHTSE WOMEN
his Bill Proposes That They Shall Not Only Vote But Enter House
 and Lords.

London, February 25.-Sir Charles Dilke, member of parliament for the Forest of Dean division of Gloucester shire. has actively entered the list as champion of the enfranchisement of women, and if his bill. the text of which was issued today Is adopted. woman soon may be sitting in the house of com mons, and peeresses also, acting as legis- latresses in the house of lords.
 The measure provides that every man and woman shall be qualified to vote at parliamentary and other elections, and no persons shall be disqualified by sex or marriage from being a member of either house of parliament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Killed While Resisting Arrest.

Louisville, February 2f-The Evening Post has a brief dispatch from Hind man, Ky. saying that late last night in an attempt to arrest Fairo and Perry Stone and Henry c. Short at place eight miles from Hindman, the Stone boys were killed and Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Holiday and Short wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
captain Park Very III.

Tampa, Fla, February A-Captain c. L. Park of the independent steamer H. B. Plant, was suddenly attacked with illness while bringing his boat to this city from Manatee river today, and Is not expected. to survive the night. On May last year. Captain Park surprised Harry Bomford In his home with his wife and was shot by Bomford. The present Illness of Park is said by doctors to be due to the wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
NEARLY LYNCHED FOR
 PROTECTING SISTER
Young Italian In Pennsylvania Kills Prominent Young Man Who Was
 Among Tormentors.

Washington, Pa, February A.-Roland McCloud, a well known young man of this city. was shot and instantly killed tonight by Santo Paurero. an Italian, who narrowly escaped being lynched by ari enraged crowd of people which gathered following the murder.
 marks which a crowd of young men are said to have addressed to the Italian. who was escorting his two sisters through the Washington fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Abandon Artillery Posts.

Tampa. Fla, February 24.-A well au- authenticated report was received here today that the war department contem- plates abandoning Fort Dade and Fort Desoto, artillery posts located at the entrance to Tampa bay. The report has 1t that the two companies of artillery now at the forts will ee transferred to Key West and Galveston. The govern ment has expended over $300,0oo on the posts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
ROOSEVELT'S FRIENDS IN
 SENATE LESS NUMEROUS
Has Fewer Supporters Than President Cleveland Had Ten Years Ago. The Rate Bill the Sole Topic
 of Conversation.

} Washington, February 24.-(Spe-
 } ,cial. )-Senator Deliver was at the } White House today and the eom- } mittees action in placing the bill
 !, in charge of Senator Tillman was !, mentioned to him. T will tell you ' what the President thinks about } Tillman," said the senator. Less
 } than ten days ago he told me he } liked Tillman and he gave me his } reasons, too. He said Tillman was } a game fighter and an honest } man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-31
NO USE FOR FIxERS.
Bryan says the People Can Do Their
Own Thinking.

New York. Aug. 31.-Just before Mr-
Bryan left the Hotel Victoria today, he
was prevailed upon to give expression
to his views on certain subjects. His
remarks were brought out by a ques-
ton in which he was asked if he would
cooperate with Governor Folk of Mis-
souri, in a set propaganda of Demo-
cratic doctrines for the next two years.
Il have not eo-operailad with any
body thus far" Mr.. Bryan replied.
But I want to cooperate with every
body who holds the same views 1 hold
and who wishes to cooperate with
me" After a moment Mr.. Bryan con-
tnued:
1.-The popular idea in the east is that
much good results from two or three
men getting together and arranging
things for the masses. I believe now
as I have always believed that the
people are capable of thinking for
themselves In that way they get the
best results"
The trip from the Hotel Victoria to
the Grand Central depot was made in
carriages. Mr.. Bryan boarded a spe-
cial parlor car attached to the 10:02
train for New Haven, over the New
York. New Haven & Hartford railroad.
Mr.. Bryan stood on the rear platform
of the car and greeted a crowd num-
bering several hundred on the station
platform. The train left at 1906.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-31
PARKER FOR PRESIDENT
Official Slate of the American Bar
Association Is Made.

St Paul. Aug. 31.-The nominating
committee of the American Bar asso-
citation has selected the following ticket
which viii be acted on later:
President-Alton B. Parker, New
York.
Secretary=John Hinckle. Baltimore.
Nd
Treasurer Frederick E. Wadhams.
Albany n. Y.
Executive committee-Charles Mon
roe. Los Angeles. Cal; Ralph Brecken-
ridge. Omaha; Rome G. Brown Mime
apolis; Walter G. Smith, Philadelphia;
Charles f. Libbey, Portland, Me.
The executive committee recon-
mended in its report that a two-thirds
any legislation. A resolution was in
troduced that the association accept
the invitation Of Los Angeles for the
meeting in 1908, subject to the judg-
ment of the executive committee.