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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
PAYNE OBJECTS
 TOCOURT BILL Birmingham Measure May Pass
 Senate Next Week STEWART WILL GET BENCH
Senator Martin Loses in Contest Against Confirmation of the Nor folk olector-Panama Con
 firmations Held Up.

Washington, March 29.-lSpecial )--Rep- his Birmingham judicial bill and Repre- sentative Payne of New York, the repub- lican floor leader objected to it's consid- eration. He said he desired to look into the bill before he would be willing to allow its passage in the house.
 Judge Thomas Goode Jones is against the bill and in some quarters the im- pression prevails that it was through his hostility that the republican leader objected to its consideration. It Is thought that the bill will go through the senate next week and will then come to the house where unanimous consent will not then be necessary for it's considera- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
INSPECTOR WAS HOODWINKED.
Interesting Testimony Was Presented
 at Savannah Trial.

Savannah, Ga. March 29-Features of the Greene and Gaynor trial today were the statements made by the district at torney to the effect that Major Hughes, an army inspector. had been hoodwinked when he came to Savannah to inyesti- gate the Curtis bribe and the reference made by Judge Adams to the social os- tracsm of Major Gillette in Savannah as a result of his having brought charges against Carter.
 W. G. Austin, John H, Gaynor and Che mayor of Fernandna were among the most important witnesses. Capt Greene will go on the stand for the defense maybe tomorrow. but more probably on Saturday. The defense introduced nu- merous letters to show Carter's good faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Stewart FavorabIy Reported.

The senate commerce committee today favorably reported the nomination of J. E. B. Stewart for the colleetorship of customs at Norfolk. The nomination has been hung up in the committee since con- gross convened.
 Stewart. who is a son of the Confed- crate cavalry leader, was appointed by President Roosevelt last summer Short l9 after he toob possession of the office he turnod ou. number Of democrats and was the sutJect of civil service in- vestigation which severely reflected upon his action. Senator Martin held up the nomination with the statement that very small percentage of the citizens or Norfolk wanted him in the office, but the action of the committee today insures his continuation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
SUSPENSION ORDER ISSUED
 BY ANTHRACITE MINERS

Indianapolis, Ind. March 29.-The an- thracite miners scale committee tonight issued orders for total suspension of min ing in the three anthracite districts, be- ginning Monday morning, April 2.
 The committee notified President Baer that the miners scale committee will meet the operators scale committee in New York city Tuesday at 10 a. m. At the close of a meeting of the commit tee tonight, President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America is sued the following statement:
 'The committee appointed by the Sham okin convention December IA, met today and had under consideration the letter signed by Mir Baer, dated March 20, and wired him the following;
 If agreeable to you a meeting of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30

joint subcommittee will be held in New York at 10 a. m. Tuesday, April 3, for the purpose of further considerating the wage scale in the anthracite field. "The committee having the matter in charge instructed the anthracite miners except the men necessary to run the pumps and preserve the properties to suspend work on Monday morning, April 2, pending further instructions from the committee appointed at the Shamokn convention.
 'The entire miners committee will meet in New York at 8 o'clock Tuesday night to hear the report of the joint sub-com- mittee.
 JOHN MITCHELL.
 Chairman.
 ''T. D. NICHOLS,
 'W. H. DETTEREY,
 JOHN FAHY,
 Presidents Districts 1, and g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
PLUNGEs DOWN HILL.
Suburban Car In Macon Goes Down a
 Isn-Foot Emhanknsnt.

Macon. Ga, March 29.--A bis suburban trolley on the Vineville line plunged over d 1G-foot embankment here this afternoon. irjurlng six passengers. The injured are: Mrs. Charles Woodruff, Mrs. J T. F'ene- lon, Mrs. S. G. Scoven, Mrs. T. B. Shin hozer and a young son of Dr. J. T. Dew berry, all of Macon, and Mrs. Sarah Fol liett of New York.
 None of the injured are thought to be seriously hurt. The cause of the ac- cident has not been ascertained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Confirmation Still Held Up.

The confirmation of the seven canal commissioners. including that of Press Agent Bishop, Is still hung up in the senate canal committee with no prospect of a report from the committee at an early date. The vigorous opposition with which three or four of the nominations are meeting may result in another with drawal of the nominations by the Presi- dent It is now said that legislation may be asked decreasing the number of com missioners from seven to three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Wants an American Loan.

St. Petersburg. March 29.-Baron Loicq de Lobet in order to meet the wishes of the national defense committee has al- tered his Behring Strait tunnel and Si- berian railway project to make the rail- road run due east from Kansk to the eleventh degree of longitude, and thence to Taytusk. Unofficial in- timations are given that Russia would be glad to have the concession accompa- ned by an American loan. The decision of the commission is still in suspense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Packers Trial in September.

Chicago March 29.-Judge Humphrey set the trial of the packing corpora tions which were denied immunity at the hearing ended last week. for the sec ond Monday in September. At confer ence held between Judge Humphrey Dis- trict Attorney Morrison and Attorney Miller representing the packers, the dis trict attorney entered formal motion asking for d new trial of the immunity pleas. It was denied. as was a similar motion made by MT. Miller, relative to the corporations. The court then set the date for the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Propose Classification of Finland.

Helsingfors. Finland. March 3O-There is increasing fear here that the reactionists of St. Petersburg are planning to pro yoke trouble, under the guise of which they will withdraw some of the liberties granted to the Films and recommend tht policy of the Classification of the country. The socialists declare that if St Petersburg defeats universal suffrage. which was promised by the emporer and if their demand for a one chamber diet is not realized, they will answer with general strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Killed on Bridge.

Dayton, O., March 29.-J l.. Breen, general manager of the Peoples Street Railway line. was setting on the front platform on one of his cars crossing the Miami on the temporary bridge at Washington street this afternoon, when he leaned out to look forward and was struck by post. He was knocked from the car and into the river Men in boats are now present in force searching for the body. MT. Breen was about 70 years of age and a Virginian by birth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
LowIands Are overfIowed.

Shreveport. La, March 29-Rain has fallen continuously for three days in central and northern Louisiana. At Colfax last night a severe storm prevailed and the entire town was inundated water standing several feet deep in the bus mess portion. Ali the lowlands in the vicinity of Ruston are overflowed. Rain Is still falling tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Will Bring Up Franking Question.

The question of the use of the con gressional franks by the two political committees will come in for the major part of the debate on the postoffice ap- propriation bill next week. The subject will be left open for the house to con- sider as the provision contained in the bill as reported to the house is very am- biguous. Some members believe that It would entitle the two chairmen to dis tribute only the speeches which they have made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
New Orleans Widow Attempts Suicide.

New York, March 29-Mrs. May Kay widow 20 years of age who came to this city from New Orleans three months ago. attempted to commit suicide tonight in her apartments at the Alabama hotel. She shot herself and then telephoned to the office to have some one come up to the room. She said she had no reason to live. Mrs Kay was taken to a hos pital. She will probably die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
River Hiah at St. Louis.

St Louis. March 29.-The Mississippi to- night registered 2,.3 on the governments gauge here. less than six feet below the danger line and Is still rising at the rate of about one foot in 24 hours. The danger line will be reached at points near Hannibal. Mo, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Heavy Snow at Monroe. La.

Monroe. La, March 29.-The heaviest snow of the season fell here this after noon. Almost incessant rains have been falling throughout this section for the past three days. Ouachita river Is ris- ing rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Crippled Boy Killed By Officers.

Muskogee, I. T., March 29.-A posse of deputy marshals hunting the trio of Wickliffe Indian outlaws in the Cherokee nation have shot and killed a crippled boy and captured the lat ter's uncle, Wassart Ballridge, sus- pected of sympathizing with the Wickliffes, according to an Indian who arrived here today from the hills. The officers rushed Ballridge's house Tho boy ran and was shot through the abdomen The shooting is said to have aroused the full-blood Cherokee Indians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
LandIs Succeeds overstreet.

Washington. March 29.-Representative Charles B. Landis has been selected by the Indiana delegation to succeed Repre- sentative Overstreet on the republican congressional committee, MT Overstreet having declined to retain his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Arkansas and Mississippi Arc
 Threatened br Floods
HEAVY SNOW IN LITTLE ROCK
Trains in Mississippi Are Delayed. Much Land is Under Water and Many Cattle Have Been
 Drowned.

Memphis March 29.-Aceording to re- ports received tonight the states of Ar kansas and Mississippi and northern and central Louisiana have experienced the heaviest and most destructive rainfall during the past IS hours for years. The precipitation began Wednesday and con- tinued until this evening. and in many sections rain is stil falling.
 In some sections small streams are leaving their banks and crops have suf- fered considerably Train schedules are badly deranged on many lines on ac- count of the washouts and the insecure bridges In north and central Louisiana rain has fallen almost continuously for three days. The town of Colfax Is inun- dated and all the lowlands in the vicinity of Ruvon are overfowed.
 Near Port Gibson. Miss, train service of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road Is at a standstill on account of the in- secure condition of the bridge across Bayou Pierre. no trains having ventured across the bridge since last night.
 South-bound trains of the valley from Vicksburg, Miss. were annulled today, but it is believed traffic can be resumed by morning. Washouts have also oc- cured on the Alabama and Vicksburg between Vicksburg and Jackson, all trains being delayed.
 Planting Totally Suspended.
 Planting In that section has been to- tally suspended. In the southern part of Mississippi many acres of lowlands are under water and large number of cattle has been drowned. In the vicinity of Jackson no serious washouts have oc- cured, but railroad officials are appre- henslve' of the rain, it will result In the washing of many trestles and bridges. the water at preseet oeIrg up to the top of some of them
 At Newport. Ark. White river Is rising rapidly and Indications are for more rain. Black river is fooding the whole lowland country and apprehension is felt for the lives of families as well as for the crops.
 A large force of workmen are at work on the new million-dollar steel bridge of the Gould system protecting 1t with logs and timber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Inch of snow h LlttIe Rock.

Little Rock. Ark, March 29-An inch of snow fell in this city and vicinity to- day According to the records of the To- cal weather station. this is the first snow fall in March since 1878.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Bombard RevoIutIonist's House.

Rechitsa. Russia. March 29.-Artillery. belonging to the division of General Vol koff. today bombarded and set fire to the house of a revolutionist named Bot chakoff, who, together with his son and an unknown man. perished in the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
can Use Polish Lanouaoe.

St. Petersburg the inspector of schools will permit the use of Polish as the lan- guage of instruction in all the schools and universities .1 Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Heavy Rain at Biloxi.

dented rainfall in the past twenty-four hors of 5i7 Inches is shown by the gov ernment gauge. Severe winds damaged wires, trees and shrubbery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Dam Over choctawhatohee River.

The senate today passed Representa- tive Clayton's bill authorizing the Choc- tawhatchee Power company to erect dam in Dale county, Alabama. The bill has passed the house and now goes to the President for his approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Ereshets in Wyoming.

Cheyenne. Wyo. March 29.-Continued warm weather. following a heavy snow fall. has caused Unprecedented freshets in all parts of Wyoming. Many bridges have been destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
ela Rridae Swept Away.

Webster City. la. March 29.-The big bridge over the DesMoines river, one of the principal bridges in this city, was swept away by the flood today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30

Ohio. Indiana and Illinois offered to pay the advance and urged the miners 10 accent this advance and continue work in ther mines, even though the other mines in the four state should be idle
 The convention of miners tomorrow Will take action on this situation and decide upon the question whether to permit or demand that all miners suspend work until all operators have paid the ad- vance.
 As soon as the miners convention to- day formally inforced the demand for the 1903 scale, miners cast their final vote In joint conference for this demand as their ultimatum The Illinois, Indiana and Ohio operators adhered to their posi- ton not to pay any advance.
 The debate today was marked by con- siderable feeling. One of the dramatic events was a dispute between President Mitchell of the miners and Clarence Par ker president of the Madison Coal com pany, which terminated after a misun- derstanding had been explained by w. D. Ryan, secretary of the Illinois miners organization. MT. Mitchell discussed at length the alleged evils resulting from railroad ownership of coal mines.
 One of the earnest pleas to the oper- ators to pay the advance in wages asked was made by D. c. Thomas, general man. ager of the New England Coal company, who urged that even loss of profit was better from a business standpoint than a strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
Operators Want Arbitration.

Ohio and those of Western Pennsylvania, who have opposed in the joint conference of the central competitive district the payment of any increase in wages to the miners, met tonight at the Claypool hotel and at late hour made public the following resolution, which was adopted in executive session:
 ''Whereas, the coal operators and the representatives of the miners of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, having met in Indianapolis at the suggestion of the President of the United States for the purpose of endeavor- ing to agree upon a scale Of wages and mining conditions for period beginning April l. 1906. and the parties having been unable to reach an agreement and having adjourned sine die, be 1t
 Want President to Name Commission.
 Resolved That we, coal operators of the states of Illinois. Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. representing at least so per cent of the tonnage in the territory involved who have felt and still feel unable to pay any advance in wages at tnIs time, do hereby propose that the resident of the United States ap- point a commission to investigate all mat ters which in the judgment of such com mission have an important bearing upon. or relation to the scale of wages which should be paid all classes of labor In and about the coal mines of the territory in- yolved, and other conditions now imposed and insisted upon by the united mine works of America; such commission to report to the President of the United States it's findings of facts, together with it's recommendations.
 .sRe 1t further resolved, That such com mission have power to administer oaths ana compel attendance of witnesses"
 j. H. winder of Ohio was chairman of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-30
STUDENTS TRY TO
 ROB ANOTHER BANK
WALK INTO A RUSSIAN INsTlTU- TON, PRESENT REVoLVERs AND ARE FRUSTRATED BY ONE cooL-HEADED CLERK.

Kharkoff. March 29.-Even more daring than the robbery of rne Credit dautuaf bank at Moscow recently, was the at- tempt made in broad daylight today to rob the volga Komma bank by several students.
 The youthful desperadoes quietly walk ed into the bank with customers of the institution, drew revolvers and ordered everybody to hold up their hands. Most of the employees fled in panic, but one cool headed clerk attracted the attention or the guards outside who immedlately barred the entrances to the bank. The students finding themselves trapped smashed the windows. jumped out to the street and attempted to escape under cover of revolver fire. One policeman was mortally wounded. Four or the would-be robbers were overpowered and captured.
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