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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
LEWIS CLASHES
WITH MITCHELL
CONSIDERABLE FEELING SHOWN
ON THE FLOOR OF THE CON-
VENTloN WHEN LEWIS CRlTI.
cIsEs THE PRESIDENT.

Indianapolis Ind, January 23-The coal
operators of the central cooperative dis
trict comprising the states of Pennsylva-
mia, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will hold
district and committee meetings at the
headquarters of the operators tomorrow
for the purpose of unifying the several
propositions which they propose TO pre-
sent to the United Mine Workers in the
joint conference which will begin Thurs
day morning.
All indications point to determined
stand against any increase in wages. at
least beyond the figure which prevailed
before the consummation of the agree
ment now in force. will be made by the
operators, and it is almost, IL not abso-
lutely certain that the operators win not
entertain the proposition of the mine
workers to admit any Of the outlying
states to the joint conference.
1t is expected that the operators of In
diana, and the west generally. will stand
firm with the employers of Pennsylvania
and Ohio on these questions. and there
will no doubt be a corresponding resist
ance on the question of a run-of-mine
basis. and fiat differential of cents be-
tween machine and pick mining.
While there was some friction in the
United Mine Workers convention today
showing a lack of harmony between Pres
ident Mitchell and Vice President Lewis
with a tendency to develop further among
the delegates, the attitude of the miners
toward the operators will be a wel-or-
ganized and thorough determined whole.
The discussion of the proposition to in
dorse the plans of the anthracite miners
caused a clash between President Mitchell
and Vice President Lewis. Considerable
feeling was shown. Mr.. Lewis made the
statement from the floor that he thought
full explanation Of the anthracite sit
uatlon should be made by the President.
He said he knew nothing except what he
had read in newspapers. President
Mitchell replied that he knew no law re-
quiring the president to report to vice
president, and added:
Il did not know till yesterday of the sue
cess of the movement to secure a confer
ence with the anthracite operators, and
do not know what demands the anthra-
cite miners will make. The demands have
not been formulated.
Mr.. Lewis replied that he thought he
was worthy to be taken into the conf
dence of the organization when the con-
vention moved that the debate cease.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
RUSSIANS STAND BY
LITTLE FATHER"
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS DECIDE THAT
DEMAND FOR REPUBLIC WOULD
LEAD TO MILITARY RULE, DIG
TAToRSHlP AND RUIN.

St Petersburg. January 2S.-The at
titude of the Russian people towards the
monarchy showing that the peasant as
well as the soldier would be quick to re-
sent anything directed against the person
of the little father" has been recognized
by the constitutional democratic conven-
ton, now in session here, which today,in
spite of the objections of many theoretical
republican delegates, incorporated in its
platform a clause declaring hat Russia.
is a constitutional parliamentary mon
archy." The republicans, though recogniz-
Ing that the Acknowledgement of republi-
can aims would spell ruin for the party,
wished to dodge the issue altogether. but
the majority adopted the view OF Pro-
fessor Badouin de Courtenay who said
"Our demand for republic would lead
to military rule. dictatorship and ruin;
we must give UP theories and come out
plainly and unequivocally in favor of a
monarchal form of government. Our peo-
pie will recognize no other rule
change in the historic fundamental
definition of Russian sovereignty is rec
ognized as necessary in the government
camp also, and the result of ministerial
conferences on the subject Will probably
be the issue shortly of a manifesto elimi-
mating the first article of Russia's fun
o:amental laws. namely, "the Emperor 8
power is autocratic and unlimited" doing
away with the word unlimited" and
thereby recognizing the existence of the
rights of national assembly.
The peaceful passage of the dreaded
Red Sunday" anniversary yesterday, the
apparent impotency of the active revo-
lutionists, and the initiation of conserva-
tive leaders by all the political factions
taking part In the electoral campaign,
have greatly encouraged the government.
Premer Witte is confident of his ability
to restore order and weather the storm
until the convocation of the national as
sembly. The nightmare of q dictatorship
is no longer dreaded by even the most
pessimistie The chief apprehension is the
financial situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
INSURGENTS HOLD
IMPORTANT CAUCUS
CLAIM is MADE THAT DEMOCRATS
ARE BEING INDUCED TO STAY
AWAY AND NOT VOTE ON THE
HAMILTON BILL.

Washington, January 2S.-Thirty-four re-
publican insurgents" held a caucus to-
day in Representative Babcocks commit
tee room and outlined their fight against
the Hamilton bill This is the largest num-
ber of republican members that has been
at an anti-joint statehood meeting, and
Mr.. Babcock, Mr.. Mondell and other lead
ers of the fight against the Hamilton bill
say 1t shows their strength is gain
ing as the fight approaches. The 'insur-
gents leaders now claim sixty republican
votes against the proposed rule to pre-
vent amending the Hamilton bill, and say
there is no truth in the rumor that dem
oerats are leaving the city and have been
induced to remain away so they cannot
vote with the democratic organization
which is in harmony with the republican
insurgents. and want to prevent the ad-
mission of New Mexico and Arizona as
one state.
Democrats who are out of the city are
being summoned by Representative Will
liams, leader cf the minority, to return In
time to oppose the anti-amendment rule.
Although the democrats had no statehood
caucus, their position has been plainly
outlined by Mr.. Williams, and the demo-
cratic members ON the territories commit
tee made a minority report so strongly in
opposition to the Hamilton bill that no
democratic member is expected to desert
his party's stand on the ISSUE providing
he is in the House when a vote is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
Steamer Valencia is Wrecked
in Gale on Pacific Coast
and Many Perish
MEAGRE DETAILS TELL OF
NARROWING CATASTROPHE
Two Men Are Prisoners on the Face of
Clitf-One Mother Drops
Babe In the Sea In
Her Fright.

Victoria, B. c., January 2S.-With nine
ty-four passengers and about sixty in her
crew, the steamer Valencia went ashore
about ten miles east of Cape Beale in a
thick fog about u o'clock last night She
Is on the rocks against a high cliff and
is likely to go to pieces at any time. One
boats crew of six men reached Cape
Beale about p. m. today. The survivors
say that a great number were drowned
In trying to leave the ship
Nine men got ashore about fifteen miles
from here Two men are prisoners on
the face of the cliff, and cannot get up
or back to the ship. The sea will likely
reach them when the tide is high. The
men report pathetic scenes. One wom-
an dropped her child in the sea In trying
to hand it to her husband
A little boy of five is running around
the deck trying to find his mother, who
is among those drowned.
There are still about 125 persons on the
ship with almost certain death staring
Them in the face. The steamer Queen left
here at p. m. for the wreck.
1t is reported that the whaling steamer
Orion has arrived at the Valencia wreck
from the whaling station at Secharlz.
seeking to save as many as possible.
A dispatch from Carmana says ships
boat with several people passed there at
/ p. m. today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
INGALLS, FINE HOME
GOES TO PAY DEBT
Former New York Life President Parts
With His Most Priced
Possession.

New York, January 23.-John A. Mccall,
former president of the New York Life
Insurance company, parted today with
what he had often spoken of as his most
priced possession the Summer Palace"
he erected and furnished at Long Branch
at an expense of 100000. The place was
sold to Fl. P. oppenheim, the lawyer The
purchase was made for a client who is
not now in this country. The purchase
price was In the neighborhod of $350.0OO,
little more than half the sum expended by
Mr.. Mccall upon the place. OF this
amount Mr.. Mccall receives only about
100000 as the property is encumbered
with mortgages amounting to $3.50. 200. The
principal encumbrance on the place is
a mortgage for $l50.0OO given by Mr.. Nc
Call on January 2 last to the New York
Life Insurance company as security for
notes to that amount. which he turned
over to the trustees on the Andrew Hamil-
ton account.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
HadIex Goes to Cleveland.

Jefferson City. Mo-, January pa mo-
ton was filed in the supreme court to-
day by Attorney General Hadley. asking
that the court consider some briefs in
the case pending here to determine the
right of witnesses to refuse to answer
questions as are filed in the New York
courts. Mr. Hadley departed late today for
Cleveland in order to take testimony
in the oil cases. 1t is stated as probable
that officers of the Republic OIL company
will be called as witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
cLARKsoN STILL GOOD.
He May Yet Be Needed to Deliver
Some Goods.

Washington. January 23.-(Special).
Reports to the effect that James S. Clark
son of Iowa, Is to lose his position as
the New York surveyor of customs, are
denied at the White House, where it
is stated that the southern delegate
catcher is to be reappointed.
Clarkson has had little to do within
the last three years. He was originally
appointed with the understanding that
he was to build up a Roosevelt organiza-
ton in the south for use at the 1904
republican convention. The basis was to
be the negro voters but the disfranchsing
clauses of southern states constitutions
and the death of Senator Hanna put an
end TO Clarkson's field of usefulness.
Clarkson may make connection with the
Elihu Root presidential boom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
PARIS STILL PASSIVE.
But Naval Blockade Against Venezuela
Is Said to Be Under Way.

Paris, January 2S.-(9SO p. m.)-Further
inquiries at the foreign office confirm the
statement made this evening that de-
csion regarding what action shall be
taken towards Venezuela has not been
reached. 1t is pointed out that entire ac-
cord exists between France and the United
States and that when France is ready to
move, it will be with the full knowledge
and approval of Washington. The Of
ficials, however, declined to discuss the
eventual intentions of the French gov
ernment.
The reports circulated to the effect that
blockade has been ordered are evidently
founded on the statement received from
Ambassador Jusserand that the United
States will not oppose naval demon
stratlon, coupled with the dispatch from
Port of Spain saying that the Desaix and
the Jurien LaGravere had left there for
unknown destinations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
White Working on the Factions.

Algeciras. January 23.-01:15 p. M j.
Henry White. American ambassador to
Italy, and head of the American deega-
ton to the Moroccan conference, in max
ing the weight OF the United States felt
in quiet endeavors TO bring France and
Germany nearer together before the dis
puted questions arise in the conference.
These questions cannot be long delayed
as the consideration OF economic and f.
nancial reforms in Morocco will begin
Sext week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
BREAK IN COTTON.
Census Report Causes Market to Go
of Sharply.

New York, January 23.-There was a
sharp break in the cotton market today
following the report of the census bureau
giving the amount of cotton ginned to
January 16, as 999S, i'll bales.
Before the report was issued the mar
ket had been inactive but nervous. and
prices worked off about points from
Yesterdays close under scattered liquida-
ton Immediately following the figures
which proved a shade over bullish expec-
tations. the market increased the net loss
to a matter of 30 to 80 points, with March
selling at Il 40 and May at 11.5o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
Tow Boat Boiler ExpIodes.

Natchez Miss, January 23.-The boiler
of the steamer Helena, fifty-ton tow
miles above Natchez. Pilot Joseph Roth
was blown into the river and drowned.
Cant. Dan Scott and five white men of the
crew were injured. one, Henry Shea.
fatally. All of the men live in Natchez.
The injured were taken to ST. Joseph.
La. for medical treatment. The boat was
owned by VIII Cont of Natchez, and val
ned at S250e, and was uninsured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
Claim France Aided Matos.

Caracas, January 20.-via Port OF
Spain. January 23.-The France-Vene-
zueIan correspondence, which the Con-
stitutional has been publishing fully,
demonstrates, it is claimed, the con-
nivance of the French government in
the Matos revolution. 1t is added that
the fact that the French Cable COM
pany had been the French govern
ment's best news carrier justified the
action of the government against the
cable company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
snou.Round Train Arrives.

Durango. Col, January ga pas
senger train on the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad that has been snow
bound on Cumbres Range since Thurs
dav reached Durango today. The pas
sengers. who we're cooped up In the
train four days, obtained provisions
and coal from the section house and
suffered only small inconvenience. No
train has come from Silverton since
Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
AFTER CLANSMAN.
Kentucky Would Prohibit Plays Incit-
ing Race Prejudice.

Frankfort. KY, January %. -As a result
of the production here last night of the
'Clansman,' Representative Klairden to-
day introduced in the general assembly
a bill prohibiting the production of "any
play that is based upon antagonism al
legged formerly to exist between master
and slave, or that excites race preju-
dices.'
The measure provides penalties of $500
and Jail Imprisonment for violation of it's
provisions. The bill was referred to the
public morals committee of the assembly
and its adoption will be strongly urged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
Brown, Sam Tam, P. Waughtil, E.
Waughtil.

Brown, Sam Tam, P. waughtil, E.
Waughtil.
For Victoria: ]. F. Ernie. J. Mccaf-
ferty.
For Vancouver; A. Karis.
Following is the list of officers: Captain,
o. M. Johnson; first mate, w. Holmes;
second officer, p. Petersen; third officer
j. II. Cameron; fourth officer, A. A.
Berg; purser. J. ]. OFarrell; freight
clerk. F. Lehn; assistant freight clerk,
E. E. Hopkins; chief engineer. w. Down
ing; first assistant engineer, t. T. Car
rick; second assistant engineer. s. Davis;
third assistant engineer. r. A. Nelson;
chief steward. ]. Hoddinott; second stew
ard, |. II. Campbell.
The Valencia is an iron screw steamer
of 1898 tons capacity. 2527 feet long, with
a beam of "a feet and depth of 10 feet.
1t was built in 1882 by Cramp & Sons, OF
Philadelphia.
During the war with Spain the valen-
cia was engaged for time in the trans
port service of the United States, convey
ing troops to and from the Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-01-24
Hepburn Rate Measure TO be
Reported Unanimously
RICHARDSON is PLEASED
Says the Bill Is One That Every Del.
ocrat Can Support-Harmony e
pected to Have Effect
on Senate.

Washington, January 23.-(special.)-
The democratic members of the House in
terstate and foreign commerce committee
and the democratic leader, Representative
Williams, won a big victory today A
unanimous report will be made from the
House committee on a railroad bill. Three
fourths of this measure was prepared
by democrats and it is in line with DEM
ocratic national platforms of the late
campaigns
The bill will be known as the Hepburn
bill after the chairman of the committee
There Will be no minority report on the
all important provision with reference to
the fixing of rates. The bill will pro-
vide for a just and fairly remunerative
rate which shall be the maximum rate
fixed by the commission. Hepburns orig
inal bill provided for Fairly remunera-
tive. reasonable maximum rate while
the original democratic measure was for
Just, reasonable and impartial rate.
democratic member proposed the provi-
sion agreed upon. Representative Rich
ardson of Alabama, democratic member
of the committee, in discussing the agree
ment tonight, said:
Richardson Discusses Bill.
1.-The republican members agreed to SO
much of our bill that we would not have
been justified in bringing out minority
report and criticising the committees bill
before the House. The bill is one that
every democrat can support"
The bill will be brought before the
House by the end of the week While
the report is unanimous the democratic
members are opposed to a rule which will
prevent amendment, though from present
conditions there will be no democratic
amendments necessary. On the other
hand a number of republicans are said
to be disappointed with the committees
decision and opposed to a rule which
win not allow them vote on amendment
which they will offer.
Hepburn Is Congratulated.
Chairman Hepburn was congratulated
by all the members of his committee on
the drafting of a bill upon which the two
parties could agree, and the members of
the committee assert confidence in the
successful outcome of their long confer
ences will have marked effect on the at
titude of the Senate towards the meas
ure.
The amended bill also provides for seven
members of the interstate commerce COM
mission instead of nine as was provided
in the original Hepburn bill. Another
amendment Incorporated at the request of
the democrats provides that In cases
where no damages are assessed the COM
mission may simply state Its conclusion
and need not set forth its findings.
A section of the Davie bill requiring tn
the attorney general in appealed cases
shall file the certificate necessary to ex-
pedite the hearing was incorporated in
the amended bill Another amendment
provides that orders of the commission
shall continue for three years, unless
repealed.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1906-04-26

first alcalde, or mayor, under the new
regime. Under Spanish and Mexican
rule the town was sleepy, unprogress-
i've place, but with the coming Of Amer
leans and the discovery of gold in 1S4S
there came an era Of growth and hus-
tie. This did not eventuate at once,
for the first news of the discovery of
gold practically depopulated San Fran.
CISCO
The town was smitten as by plague,
end one historian thus describes what
happened: "Its houses were left unoc-
cupied and unprotected, its former
trade ceased, its lots fell to small
part Of their value, it's two weekly
newspapers were suspended, and the
town, deserted by the bulk of Its in
habitants, was at one time without q
single officer clothed with civil author
ity."
After the first rush to the gold dig
gings the town began to regain its lost
ground, and ere long the influx Of gold
seekers gave quite an impetus to its
growth. The town was Incorporated
in April, 1850, and the first common
council elected proceeded with diligence
to plunder the city treasury. The
same year the state was admitted to
the Union, and when the steamer Ore
gon brought the news-there was no
telegraphic communication in those
days-business was entirely suspended
and the entire population rushed to the
wharfs to welcome the harbinger. The
town had about 10000 inhabitants at
that time, and when the people were
Informed that the signal flags Of the
Oregon indicated that California was q
sovereign state of the United States of
America "a universal shout arose from
10000 voices on the wharfs, In the
streets, upon the hills, housetops and
the world Of shipping in the bay"
In Its early history the city suffered
from several disastrous fires. Between
December, 1849, and June, 1851, six
condagrations played havoc with the
growing young town. Better buildings
were planned and several fire compa-
MES were organized. These were steps
In the right direction. 1t was also dis
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1906-04-26

Independence. the Spanish settlers be-
gan the work, and when Vancouver
the explorer, visited the place in 1892
the preside represented the military
authority. while the pueblo and mis-
sion stood for the civil and religious
factors respectively. The mission was
secularized In 1884 and a town laid
out the year following.
In 1876 an American man-of-war, un-
der command Of Commodore John B.
Montgomery, entered the harbor and
hoisted the stars and stripes over the
town. Mexico, which succeeded Spain
as the owner of California, was then
at war with the United States, and the
act of Commodore Montgomery ended
her dominion over San Francisco.
Montgomery appointed Lieutenant
Washington A. Bartlett to be Frisco's
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1906-04-26

sprinkling OF more respectable frame
houses and mass of canvas and rub
Der habitations. 1t was mainly city
Of tents, rising in crescent upon the
shores Of the cove. From Clark point
1t skirted the land to Telegraph hill,
along the Clay street slopes. tapering
away to the California street ridge.
The larger number passed to the south
west shores of the cove, beyond the
Market street ridge, q region sheltered
from clustering winds and provided
with good spring water and named the
Happy Valley.
Stockton street. stretching from Sac
ramento to Green streets, presented
the neatest cluster of dwellings, and
Powell street was the abode Of churches,
for Of the six churches In existence in
the middle Of 1850 three graced its
sides and two stood upon cross streets,
within half block. Mason street,
above 1t, was really the western limit
Of the city, us Green street was the
northern. Beyond Mason street ran
the trail to the Preside, past scattered
cottages, cabins and sheds, amid dai-
ries and gardens, with a branch path
to the Marine hospital, on flibert
street, and another to the North Beach
anchorage, where spectators were
planning wharf to attract settlement.
After the vigilance committee dis
banded the criminal element became
bolder, and In 1856 the crime and cor
ruption in the city had become intol-
erable to those who wished to live
decent and orderly life. When Editor
King of the Bulletin, who had de-
nounced the thugs, was murdered by
James P. Casey, new vigilance Or
ganization was created, and In q few
days Casey and another murderer
named Cora were executed In front Of
the committees headquarters. Many
lawbreakers were later put to death,
and the regime of the California "bad
man" came to an end.
1t has been asserted that San Fran
cisco Is the most cosmopolitan city In
the world, and by cosmopolitan Is
meant population from all parts of
the world. Not long ago the records
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1906-04-26
SAN FRANCISCO
IN HISTORY
Stricken City Long Permeated
With an Air Of
Romance.
IN THE DAYS OF vldILANTEs
How the Metropolis Of California Was
Purged Of Disorder Of
casey-The Days Of the Forty.
miners rs-Town Depopulat.
ed by the Rush Of
81 Gold Seekers.

@AN FRANCISCO, the earthquake
- stricken city, has long been per-
~ meated with an air of romance
and adventure. Nowhere may
one turn without being reminded Of
the legends that have been woven
around the forty-niners and their i'm
mediate followers. The names of the
streets and of the business blocks, such
as Kearney, Sutter, Montgomery, Du-
pont, Flood, Crocker and Sharon, bring
to the mind of the visitor long forgot
ten stories Of riot or adventure and of
fortunes whose vastness once excited
his wonder or made him incredulous.
The site of the city was first visited
by Europeans in 1863, and in 1918 Bu-
careli ordered fort, preside and mis-
sion founded on the bay. One year
later, the year Of the Declaration of