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BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAY MAY 23, 1905. 14 PAGES 10 CENTS PER WEEN, 'REA COUNCIL OF THE IMPROVED ORDER RED MED TRUST. TO -WALL TEN DAYS AT SEA AIIO YET 110 NEWS MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS OF RO-JESTVENSKYS FLEET LEAD TO CONJECTURE AS TO HIS PROBABLE COURSE. THREE FROM BIRMINGHAM HURT IN TENNESSEE RAILROAD WRECK LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE SOUTHBOUND BRIDGE NEAR COLUMBIA. J.

GOES THROUGH A 'he Fires Were KUdled This Moraing in the City HalL CHICAGO LABOR TROUBLES NOW SEEM FAR FROM SETTLEMENT. DRA3TIC MEA8URE8 IN REGARD TO SCHOOL CHILDREN. G. CANTRELL PINNED UNDER DEBRIS AND BADLY CUT BY GLASS. P.

M. ROWLAND AND T. B. PARKER ALSO INJURED. A Big New York Banking House Closes Its Tha Birmingham New lead be-cauaa It gives all tha news thats fit to print at tha time while tha bloom Is on It UQUENT SPEECHES 8AV LOANS RESPONSIBLE NASHVILLE, May 23.

Passenger train No. 1, southbound, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was wrecked this morning at the bridge over Rutherford creek, four miles south of Columbia. The wreck was due to a washout, the bridge having become undermined. Eight people were more or less Injured, but no one was killed. The entire train passed over the bridge safely except the two rear sleepers, which went over the embankment In seven feet of water.

Mrs. J. H. Drakeford, of SL Louis, came near being drowned before she was rescued. The injured: P.

R. Williams, Evansville, right arm wrenched. P. C. Cawthorne, Nashville, hands and legs cut with glass.

Flagman W. A. Palmer, Nashville, Internally Injured. Mrs. W.

N. Carney, Atmore, badly bruised about the head. J. G. Cantrell, assistant general freight agent of the Seaboard Air Line, Birmingham, bruised and badly cut by glass.

He was pinned down by the wreck and had to be cut out. Young Wood, fireman, Columbia, right hand badly cut. P. M. Rowland, Birmingham, hand badly cut T.

B. Parker, Birmingham, badly bruised. The direct cause of the accident was the giving way of about forty feet of trestle, which was used as an approach to the bridge. The trestle had been undermined by the high water and gave way under the weight of the two rear sleepers. The replacing of the trestle is being delayed by the high water, but the work will proceed rapidly as soon as the flood subsides.

CHICAGO, May 23. Widening of the breach between lumber dealers and their drivers signalized a continuance of aggressive feeling on both Bides today In the teamstexs strike. Renewals of orders to deliver material to boycotted business establishments was pushed vigorously by the lumber dealers, notwithstanding invariable previous experience that such orders would he met by refusal on the part of the drivers. Equally determined, the teamsters showed no sign of wavering, although faced by certainty that discharge would follow, and that their fellow employes would Inevitably be Involved in the general strike. One after another, three additional lumber companies were drawn Into the struggle today and the prospect of stoppage of all building construction in Chicago came palpably closer to reality.

Veterans of the Mexican War Open Annual Reunion in Dallas DALLAS, Texas, May 23. About 150 veterans of the war with Mexico are here to attend the annual reunion of members of the National Mexican War Veterans Association, which begins today. The Texas Association or Mexican War Veterans will also hold a meeting in Dallas at the same time. The sessions of the two bodies will be brief, the object of the gatherings being principally to give the members a chance to meet again and exchange reminiscences. The average age of those present is In excess of eighty years old.

The oldest man attending is Barney F. Wade, of Chilton, Texas, who Is 99 years of age and hale and hearty. ST. PETERSBURG, May 23 The Associated Press was Informed at the admiralty today that no direct advices have been received from Vice Admiral Rojestvensky for ten days, when It is believed he set out on his long voyage. The report of Rojestvensky's death was ridiculed at the admiralty.

The sending of Vice Admiral Berileff to Vladivostok, It Is now explained, Is a natural precautionary measure for the purpose of having an energetic commander at Valdivostok to replace Rojestvensky In the event the latter Is killed or disabled during the coming sea fight, no doubt being entertained that If the fleets come together Admiral Togos vessels will concentrate their fire on the Russian flagship. Should Rojestvensky come out of the fight victorious and enjoying health It is considered a foregone conclusion that he will be rewarded by appointment to the supreme command. Fortunately the best relations prevail between Rojestvensky and Berileff and the latter would be glad to give way to his victorious colleague. Nemlrovich Danchenko, the well known Russian newspaper correspond ent, has written a spirited defense of the Russian soldiers against the reproach of drunkenness, comparing his observations In the Russo-Turklsh war and in the present conflict to show the Increased sobriety of the Russian troops. 0 TOKIO DISPATCHES TELL OF SEVERAL SMALL FIGHTS TOKIO, Japan, May 23.

Noon. The imperial army headquarters reporting today says: The Russian cavalry which detoured toward Fakumen from, the right bank of the Liao river was frequently defeated by our rear guards. On May 20, after their failure in the vicinity of Tafangshen, they camped with the main strength at Siaotatbu, twenty-six miles from Fakumen. On May 21 they retreated to the right bank of the Malien river. In the meantime a few companies of the enemys force remaining on the left bank of the Malien river were defeated and retreated northward in disorder.

mi mans dim tin CMETIES SECRETARY OF STATE WILL VISIT FRENCH CAPITAL, BUT INSISTS ON QUIET. DECLINES INVITATION TO BERLIN. Many Chiefs from Wigwams Throughout the Reservation of Alabama Are Sitting Around the Fires and Pipe of Peace Being Smoked. LOCAL TRIBES ENTERTAINING The Great Council of Alabama, Improved Order of Red Men, assembled bis morning in the armory at the city 11, M. D.

Friedman, past grand sachem and chairman of the general committee, presiding. There are over 200 members of the order present from the different organizations throughout the state, Including a number of ladies from the Pocahontas or auxiliary. City's Welcome. After a few opening remarks, the chairman called on Alderman John C. Forney to deliver the address of welcome on behalf of the city.

In extending this welcome Mr. Forney said: "Red Men, ladies and gentlemen Let the spirit of the eloquent chief. Black Hawk, Inspire me to offer to- you a warm hearted welcome on behalf of the citizens of Birmingham. Birmingham Is the convention city of the South. Her gates are open to the Vatheringa of her proper people and for fctls reason we are particularly pleased to welcome you.

Birmingham Is the result of the conditions which pushed the Red Men Into the far West. She Is an example of that industry and prog-less which has turned natural America Into a network of electricity, into a continent of Industry, the medium through which the natural waters of America have procolated; though it commerce and trade and freedom of speech are facllited and carried on. Bo much ao has the change been that the patriotism of the true American has seen fit to arouse Itself into an organisation, a body of men' to preserve the traditions, the customs and the senti-tffeht of the Red Mem I am true to the spirit of progress, yet I am a man of sentiment. I love history and more than all, except the ladles, I love nature. So It Is the people of Birmingham welcome you men who hold dear and cherish the memory of those who love and worship in the great amphitheater of nature.

(Cheers.) The Response. The chairman then called on William E. Fort, who, on behalf of the great council of Alabama, responded to the address of welcome. In a well-delivered address he referred to the alms and objects of the order, complimented the members on the progress, and In an eloquent peroration thanked the local officials for their cordial welcome. He said in part: Mr.

Chairman and Brother Red Men In graceful language and with generous spirit our good friend Mr. Forney has welcomed us and all our tribes into the gates of this hospitable Vclty. On behalf of the order of Red 'den, whose great chiefs have traveled from distant hunting grounds to kindle here a great council fire for the order of Red Men, I thank the great father of this paleface city for his warm and generous greeting. When we met last year In Selma it fell to my lot to describe the advantages of Birmingham as our place of meeting for this year. On that occasion I suggested to almost every Red Man In Alabama that they had friends or relatives in this great city of Birmingham, working in mine or store or factory, and that this occasion would prove a great reunion of friends and relatives and brothers.

One wise old chief, who sat In the background of that great council rose and asked me this great and ominous question: Do you, sir, pledge your sacred and precious scalp that If we come to Birmingham you will turn our friends loose from the mines long enough for us to see them. My friends, I hope that while we are here In Birmingham yeu will help me to Soothe promise I made. Eightee 7T ago, the great council of Alata. was organized in the ALDERMAN JOHN C. FORNEY, Who delivered the address of welcome In behalf of the cfty.

Depreciation In Value of Hudson Valley Railroad Securities Involves Institution In Heavy Transac tion. Last Statement Showed Good Condition. DEPOSITS OVER TWO MILLIONS NEW YORK, May 23. The doors of the Merchants Trust Company, of this city, were closed today. The company was closed by the order of F.

D. Kil-burn, state superintendent of banks, a notice to that effect being posted upon the doors. It was said today that the closing of the institution was due to inability to secure payment of certain large loans on which the collateral consisted of securities of the Hudson Valley Railroad Company. The company was a participator in the Hudson Valley Railroad Company syndicate to the extent of 3533,500. Reports that the company would be obliged to discontinue business were circulated in Wall street yesterday and affected the stock market In the late dealings yesterday afternoon.

Samuel Untermyer, counsel for Jacob L. Phillips, president of the Merchants Trust Company, gave out the following statement: To Prevent Run. In view of the publicity that has been given to the efforts of the company to increase Its cash resources and to the unmarketable character of certain of the securities which it holds as collateral for large loans, I have advised the president to recommend the suspension of business so as to prevent a run on the Institution. Mr. Phillips has been president for only a few months.

The loans that have crippled the cash resources were not made under his administration and he has no responsibility for them. Ever Since Mr. Phillips assumed office, his efforts have been directed toward Inducing those under whose administration the loans were made to take them out of the institution. This has not yet been done. The officers of the trust company are as follows: Jacob L.

Phillips, president; Cassius M. Wicker, vice-president; Frederick P. Davis, secretary and treasurer; Jacob C. Coyne, assistant secretary and assistant treasurer. One of the directors was Dr.

John P. Munn, phyBlclan to the Gould family. Did Big Business. The Merchants Trust Company had a capital stock of 3500,000 and owed depositors about 32,000,000. An examination of the companys affairs was made by the state banking department on December 23 last The report of the state banking department showed that the companys books surplus of 31.198,-737 had been reduced by the examiners to 31.074,548, while the examiners had Increased the value of some of the securities held by the company, they threw out some others as valueless.

The company Is trustee of a 34,000,000 consolidated mortgage on the property of the Hudson Valley Railroad Company, which Is a consolidation of the trolley lines around Albany, Troy, Saratoga and Lake George. The bank examiners accepted the companys valuation of the securities of the Hudson Valley Railroad Company held by it The company was organized in 1899. In May, 1903, the stock reached a high point, 290 being Bid for it Edwin Hawley was president of the company at one time. RECEIVERS NAMED FOR THE TRUST COMPANY ALBANY, N. May 23.

Upon the application of Attorney General Mayer, Justice Cochrane, of the supreme court here, today appointed Douglass Robinson and the New York Trust company as receivers of the Merchants Trust company. The bond of Mr. Robinson was fixed at 3500,000. Under the law the trust company as receiver is not required to give a bond. Local interest In the failure of the Merchants Trust company is enhanced by the important effect which the failure entails upon the affairs of the Hudson Valley Railroad company.

No one in Albany Is In position to say how It will affect the Hudson Valley Railroad company, whose offices are at Glens Falls, Addison Colvin, of that place, being its president FEELING OF REUeF OVER BANK'S ANNOUNCEMENT NEW YORK, May 23. Prices or stocks advanced on the report that the Merchants Trust Company was in the hands of the state bank examiner. Advance knowledge of this trouble was supposed to account for yesterdays selling of stock, and it was thought that It had Deen overdone. The buying of stocks died out before the end of the first hour on the stock exchange and gains were pretty generally loet again. CHICAGO UNIVER3ITY WORTH EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS CHICAGO, May 23.

According to the biennial statement of President William R. Harper, the University of Chicago Is worth between 318,000,000 and 319,000.000. JOHN W. PIERSON, Great Sachem of Alabama, Improved Order of Red Men. city of Birmingham.

Five times since then we have enjoyed your generous hospitality In bounteous measure. We will meet here every year if we can possibly get here. We love to see big things, and we love to know good people. We love to hear the whistles of your factories and to see the ebb and flow of the men who are building this Pittsburg of the South. All Alabamians admire your gallant Comer, who Is now battling for decreased burdens upon the people of this State.

All Alabamians love and admire the learned Cunningham, for he is the champion of the laws enforcement and the people's rights. Your sons shine with brilliant lustre in the legislative halls. Your captains of industry have erected monuments superb and spleni-did to the greatness of man and the especially renowned of Birmingham, who have stood for progress and peace. At the head of your city government stands a young man. A young 'man Is your city attorney.

Young men manage your finances and last, but not least, a young alderman of the city of Birmingham has welcomed you to the hearts and homes of Its people. Birmingham is young, active and strong. We are glad to smoke the pipe of peace and of friendship with you. Mr. Forney, we accept the freedom of your city.

We grasp your proffered hand of friendship and give you full measure of Red Mens friendship. I Sfrfrlitn i Vi Prayer Offered. IT 5. Hadley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, then offered prayer, the large assembly standing with bowed heads. The assembly then went into executive session to take up the business of the great council.

This Afternoon. At 4 oclock this afternoon the visitors will be given a trolley ride to East Lake, where the amusements of the park will be at their disposal. Special music will play lor dancing in the pavilion. Tonight a theater party will be given at the Bijou theater. Through the courtesy of the theater management a number of tickets have been placed at the disposal of the ladles and gentlemen present at the great council.

Those In Attendance. John W. Pierson, great sachem, Avondale: E. D. Corker, great senior sagamore, Eufaula; John F.

Jones, great junior sagamore, Montgomery; C. C. Heard, great prophet, Langdale; William S. Smith, great chief of records, Montgomery; Charles Chappell, great keeper of wampum, Pratt City; George H. Todd, great sannap, Montgomery; Henry Englehardt, great guard of the wigwam, Montgomery; D.

A. Freeman, great guard of the forest, Tallassee; Robert N. Allison, great mlshlnewa, Birmingham. Past Great Sachems W. H.

Solomon, Birmingham; T. W. Wilson, Phoenix; B. F. Allday, Montgomery; H.

M. Austin, Birmingham; T. W. Moorfield, Vincent; M. D.

Friedman, Birmingham; J. F. Freeman, Phoenix; William S. Smith, Montgomery; D. B.

Ray, Tallassee; G. T. Marsh, Huntsville; William H. Tice, Montgomery; W. A.

Haynes, Grady; C. C. Heard, Langdale; S. J. Beggs, Woodlawn.

Representatives to the Great Council James H. Cook, Montgomery; W. A. Haynes, Grady; James E. Maddocks, Montgomery.

Tribal Representatives O. Green, Tuskaloosa; Robert E. Cunningham, Marion; W. R. Strickland, Clio; F.

K. Dean, Phoenix; W. R. West, Phoenix; D. B.

Painter, Brook wood; W. J. Maxwell, Montgomery; J. R. Wing, Montgomery; James D.

Willis, Fresco; Mack Featherstone, Greenville; R. B. Stewart, Littleton; Joseph Zlnszer, Woodlawn; Alfred C. Waltley, Troy; W. W.

Morrison, Birmingham; Arthur OHear, Birmingham; William Waldorf, Dolomite; I. L. Rosendorf, Selma; W. W. Cottle, Tallassee; J.

W. Darrough, Tallassee; J. B. Little, Broughton; W. J.

Harnbly, Pratt City; D. A. Dunstan, Pratt City; J. M. Ward, Prattville; G.

P. Walls, Prattville; C. M. McCary, Blocton; H. B.

Keith, Eufaula; E. E. Stanley, Longdale; J. E. Underwood, Sheffield; J.

A. Stewart, Cordova; H. L. Rose, Montgomery; C. A.

Riggs, Montgomery; A. Ellard, Avondale; E. Levy, Phoenix; A. H. Kittrell, Phoenix; J.

G. Fowler, Belle Ellen; F. C. Schwand, Montgomery; Mr. Ambrose, Coleano; G.

A. Harris, Coal City; Charles F. Livingston, Enterprise; Dennis McCorie, Wy-lam; C. S. Dickenson, Brundige; B.

F. Greathouse, Pinckney City; T. E. Clarke, Mobile; B. E.

Barlow, Mobile; J. M. OMara, Bessemer; Robert Cunningham, Republic; 8. H. Harris, Birmingham; M.

Hirsh, Birmingham; Robert Errington, Montgomery; James F. Wardlow, Montgomery; J. M. Ar-hurst, Corville; M. Robinson, BOARD OF EDUCATION TAKES STRONG MEASURES CHICAGO, May 23.

The board of education has determined to resort to stringent strike methods to prevent further strike demonstrations in connection with the public schools. All pupils attempting to induce other pupils to boycott the public schools are to be arrested. All adults seeking to incite trouble at the schools are to be locked up. All persons, young or adult, attempting to interfere with school children on their way to and from school are to be arrested. Principals and teachers areexpected to co-operate with the school authorities in apprehending all disturbers lurking about the school houses.

It was declared that in several Instances teachers in the public schools not only have participated In demonstrations, but have encouraged the children to shout at non-union teamsters. A school trustee said this charge would be Investigated. Fifteen boys arrested by officers will be arraigned in the juvenile court today. They are charged with attempting to get school children to go out on strike and with Inciting trouble at the schools which they attended. ONLY CART milS ALLOWED TO KICK PRESIDENT PULLIAM ISSUES EXPLICIT ORDERS TO NATIONAL LEAGUE UMPIRES.

MUST BE PLAYING IN THE GAME. NEW YORK, May 23. President Pulliam of the National League of Baseball Clubs, has sent to the umpires of the National league an order to enforce the two league rules, which provide that captains only shall have the right to protest against a decision of the umpire, and that the accuracy of the umpire shall be unquestioned. President Pulliam also warns the umpires to recognize no one as a captain unless be Is a player actively engaged in a game, and declares that the manager will not be allowed to question a decision of the rules unless he be also a captain and playing in the game. OO NASH STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS OMAHA, May 23.

F. W. Nash, president of the American Refining and Smelting company, was stricken with paralysis earlv this morning. His condition is believed to be critical. TWO MORE YEARS GIVEN MACHEN FOR POSTAL FRAUDS WASHINGTON, May 23.

August W. Machen, under sentence of two years imprisonment for his connection with postal frauds, pleaded guilty today to an additional Indictment In connection with the purchase of the letter carrier satchels. He was at once sentenced to an additional two years Imprisonment. Graysvllle; C. T.

Barefield, Huntsville; B. C. Gibson, Tuskegee; W. h. Wlllison, Attalla; O.

C. Doster, Enterprise; Robert Park, Brook wood; E. J. Black, Black; J. T.

Letcher, Montgomery; J. W. Roctler, Pell City; E. A. Brown, North Birmingham; W.

D. Gunn, Birmingham; R. L. Hatfield, Dothan; S. E.

Noise, Anniston; R. C. Curd, Raglan; M. F. Berry, Deatsvllle; Sidney Watebel, Birmingham; M.

But-, ler, Luverne; B. K. McMorris, We-tumpka; Charles B. Savage, Evergreen; J. M.

B. Johnson, Jemlson; A. Chornlng, Short Creek; J. M. Wallis, Ozark; J.

B. Farrier, Fort Deposit; F. A. Broughton, Andaluria. Degree of Pocahontas.

H. A. Carmach, Phoenix; H. A. Wig-ley, Tallassee; Phil O.

Stern, Montgomery; Frank Boles, Birmingham; W. F. McCllndon, Enterprise; C. W. Black, Birmingham; Amos Glbles, Avondale; Charles Bousach, Wylam; M.

Marsh, Mobile; W. W. Wilson, Graysvllle. Beneficial Degree Council. P.

J. Coyle, Birmingham; S. H. Saul, Montgomery; T. J.

Carlisle, Enterprise, REFUSE TO MAKE NEW CONFESSION WINONA ASSEMBLY WILL STICK TO THE WESTMINSTER CATE- CHISM. OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ARE DISCUSSED. WINONA LAKE, May 23. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church today voted down the proposition to substitute for the Westminster confession a brief statement of faith which was presented in the form of an overture by the Nassau, N. presbytery.

Pennsylvania presbyteries made the charge that the Nassau presbytery was carrying on its rolls names ot persons who axe antagonistic to Presbyterian doctrine and asked for an Investigation. The general assembly held that It was a matter with which the New York presbytery should deal. The committee to which was referred the plan of Justice Harlan of the supreme court of the United States for a Presbyterian cathedral of ministers, as It is called by the commission at Washington, D. brought In a report recommending that a special committee of six be named to confer with the Washington presbytery and report next year. TJie committee was divided in Its report and the general assembly decided to take up the question tomorrow.

BOXER INDEMNITY DELAYED BY ACTION CHINESE BANK TIEN T3IN, May 23. The settlement of the Boxer indemnity question haa been delayed by the action of the Rus-so-Chlnese bank. Russia has chosen to receive her portion of Indemnity in silver and the Russo-Chlrese bank la endeavoring to obtain payment In Shanghai at the London price ot 6llver instead of the price at Shanghai, thus avoiding extra charges. If China consents the bank will seure an advantage of 1 per cent The powers have lodged a protest against the proposition and It is considered probable that the Russo-Chlnese bank will not be successful In Its negotiations. Na Tung, the governor of Pekin, representing the board of revenue, did in fact consent but his consent was not ratified.

If China eventually consents the settlement of the indemnity question will be prolonged indefinitely, owing to the fact that similar advantages will be demanded In other quarters. W. E. FORT, Who responded to the address of wet come at the Red Men's Meeting, ASSEMBLY TALKS SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS AT FORT WORTH DISCUSS PLAN ADOPTED AT WINONA LAKE. DIVORCE QUESTION COMES UP.

FORT WORTH, May 23. the aueatlQnoffadaaUion wltk. other Presbyterian bodies -will proba--Wybe ecuialdejsdJyJJui-SouJtbgca. Presbyterian general assembly. The report of the special committee on federation will, it Is believed, be presented this afternoon.

It has been announced that the special committee cannot agree on a unanimous report and the views of the majority and minority will be offered. Efforts are being made today by the more conservative commissioners to have compromise measure substituted for these reports. Several delegates have expressed the belief that the assembly will not vote for federation, but will favor closer relations and co-operation with the other bodies. The assembly was called to order, at 10 oclock by Moderator Plunkett. The question of marriage and divorce was taken up by the assembly.

An overture from the Montgomery, Ala. presbytery asked that a committee be named to attend an interstate conference of churches for the purposes of considering this question. The committee on bills and overtures recommended that such committee should not be appointed. This report was followed by a general discussion. 00 GET-RICH-QUICK SCHEME EXPOSED BY POLICE CHICAGO, May 23.

William T. McKee has been arrested here, charged with being the manager of a get-rtch-quick" concern, which has branches In many other cities, and according to the Dolice, has swindled thousands of persons. The proposition was that after paying 31-25 for eighty-four w-eeks, the subscribers would receive a diamond, valued at 3200. According to the police, the business associates of McKee were driven from Buffalo by the postal authorities. Then it Is alleged, the name of the concern was changed to the Keystone Commission company.

Then, it is said, the business was taken to East SL Louis, and then to Houston, Texas, where it again operated under the name of the Keystone Commission company. Two of the officials were arrested there, It is said. McKee was arraigned before Justice Caverly, who continued the case until June 1. AMERICAN TEAM AFTER BENNETT POLO CUP LONDON. May Wadsworth, second secretary of the American embassy, has organized an American team to contest for the James Gordon Bennett polo cup In Paris, about the middle of June.

The players will be Richard Tobin, of San Francisco; Frank J. Mackey, Lawrence MoCreery and Craig Wadsworth. The cup was first offeied two years ago, but as there were no American entries it ha3 never heretofore been competed for It Is believed an English team wlM enter. JOHN STEWART CROSSY DEAD. ST.

LOUIS. May 23. John Stewart Crossy, known throughout the theatrical world as J. O. Stewart, one of the two Johns, the famous fat men of the stage.

Is dead at the home Crossy was seventy-one years old and of his son. Dr. Butler R. Crossy. Mr, was born In Dublin, Ireland.

PARIS, May 23. Secretary Hay will arrive here next Monday for a stay of two days. Arrangements have been made for him to meet Foreign Minister Decasse. This Is likely to arouse considerable speculation but Mr. Hays only purpose Is to make a visit of courtesy upon M.

Delcasse and the latter on hearing this expressed a desire to make the first call upon the American secretary of state. The reception of Mr. Hay would have assumed a notable character at the Elysee and foreign office had the secretary not requested the avoidance of official and social functions owing to his wish to secure the full benefit of the treatment taken at Bad Nauheim. WILL NOT VISIT BERLIN ON PHYSICIAN'S ADVICE BERLIN.May 23. Ambassador Tower called on Chancellor Von Buelow yesterday evening with a message to the chancellor from Secretary Hay, who regretted that he found himself unable to come to Berlin.

Mr. Hay desired Mr. Tower to express his compliments to the chancellor and say that only by the advice of his physician had he given up his Intention to make a personal call on the chancellor. The latter was much pleased with the secretarys message, and sent his best wishes for Mr. Hays recovery.

Former Governor Odell, of New York, has arrived in Berlin. 00 I MRS. MARY LIVERMORE DIES AT ADVANCED AGE MELROSE. May 23. Mrs.

Mary A. Livermore, the well-known writer and reformer, died at her home here today. Bronchitis and a weak heart hastened the end. Mrs. Mary Ashton Livermore was born In Boston December 19, 1820, and was the daughter of Timothy Rice.

Mrs. Livermore was active In the anti-slavery agitation and the Washingtonian temperance movement. During the Civil war 'bhe took a leading part In the work of the United States sanitary commission. In the course oX her work on the platform, she delivered lectures all over this country and in England, and Scotland. She also was tne author of many hooka WEATHER FORECAST FOR ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI WASHINGTON, May 23.

Following Is the forecast till 8 p. m. Wednesday: Alabama Fair In the west; shower In the east portion tonight; Wednesday fair; light variable winds. Mississippi Fair tonight and Wednesday; light west winds,.