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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Ernlosion of en.oKine.

PORTERVILLE. Oct 26.-A gasoline
tank exploited this morning Oh the ]. ID.
Williams orange grove, mile east ol
town, resulting In serious injury to Joseph
Hedge. ]. E. Fontaine and a. 6. Shultz,
who were standing near. The oil had
been drawn from the tank several days
ago to permit of a leak being repaired.
This morning a lantern was lowered int
the tank. The lantern ignited the gas
and the explosion followed.
Each man was enveloped in flames.
Fortunately big irrigation ditch was near
and they plunged into this. Help was
near by, and the men were taken home
and medical attendance summoned.
Hedge Is the most severely injured, but
the physician has homes of his recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
TWO BODIES FROM THE WRECK.
In An Twenty Lives We're Lost in the
New York Central Disaster
on the Hudson.

GARRISONS, n. Y, Oct. 26-Twenty
lives are now known to have been lost in
Sundays accident on the New York Gen.
tral road. and eighteen bodies have been
found. The body of an unknown man was
recovered to-day, as well as that OF the
fireman. The day coach OF the iIl-fatei
train was raised to-day and in it was
found a victim not hitherto included in
the list OF dead. The engine was also
brought to the surface and with it the
body of Fireman John Q. Tom pkins,
tightly wedged between two masses OF
iron.
Shortly after o'clock the large derrick
brought up the day coach from the bottom
of the river. When the wal er had drained
out OF the car those watching the opera
ton saw at one OF the windows a human
hand and just beyond the feet sticking
out from under one of the seat-tops. The
wreckers tore aside the debris and soon
had the body out. No more bodies were
found.
Another interesting event of the day
was the raising of the express-car, from
VIII CHI it was alleged that large sum of
money had been lost oy the dropping to
the river bottom OF a small saie General
Superintendent Van Valken berg OF the
American Express Company, was present
when the car came to the surface, and it
was seen that it was the most badly dam
aged OF any tnat had yet been taken up.
As soon as possible the car was searched
by inventory and then Mr.. Van VaIken-
berg gave out this statement: None of
the valuables in the car are lost. The big
dynamite-proof safe was intact and fas-
tened to the wal in its proper place. The
small safe, which it was thought might
have dropped out of the broken car, was
found in a corner, and the only thing of
value known to be missing is small
package of jewelry."
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
ARTIST ALBERT AMES DEAD.
Passing of the Man Made Famous by
the Painting "Fresh From
the Vineyard.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 26.-Albert
Ames, prominent in art circles OF this
coast, died late last evening after an ILL
ness OF number of months from pull
monary trouble.
Prior TO taking up his residence in Santa
Barbara, Ames resided in Riverside. The
painting that first brouEht. him promi-
nent y before the public was Fresh From
the Vineyard" exhibited at the World $
Fair.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
WORKING FOR MRS. MAVERICK.
Dr.. Helen Densmore Thinks the I'm
prisoned Woman viii Be Released
Within Two Months.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26-Dr. Helen Dens.
more of London, who has been instru-
mental in the work in endeavoring to Sc
cure the release of Mrs. MAY brick. is in
the city with her husband, DR.. Emmett
Densmore. They are on their way to
California to spend the winter, and will
return to London in the spring. DR.. Dens-
more feels much encouraged st the out
look for Mrs. Maybrick and says that in
her opinion she viii be out OF Jail within
two months.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Drank Sic Gattoms of Bine.

NAPA, Oct. 26.-Joseph Landecker, a
resident of Yountville, above Napa, yes
terday waeered with a friend that he
could drink g. gallons of wine. He ac-
com plished the remarkable feat, but died
in great agony Just as he swallowed the
last pint. Landecker was fond of doing
extraordinary things, but this time he
overstepped the limit.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Caviu Hin. the First s,vtn..

LONDON, Oct. 20 AT the Westminste
swimming baths to-day, Cavill, the Aus
tralian, beat McCusker in the first of
three races arranged for distances of q
quarter mile, one-half mile and 800 yards,
for purse OF f200 to the winner OF two.
Cavill covered ,he quarter mile in 6:26L
leading McCusker py two yards at lie
finish
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
C,u,hed Under Fauino hooks.

GRASS VALLEY, Oct. 26-Richard
Richards, miner, was probably fatally
injured at the Norwich mine in Boston
ravine this afternoon. Gazing earth and
rocks fell upon him, one large bowlder
striking him on the middle of the back,
injuring his spine. His left leg was para
lyzed, and he received deep gashes on tor
OF the head, nearly penetrating the skull.
Richards was but recently married, and
lately returned from South Africa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Greedy Compliment. Nsmsen,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Dr. Fridjof
Nansen, the Arctic explorer. was given a
reception tonight at the Arlington Hotel
by the National Geographical Society.
After the reception General Greedy made
a lew remarks complimentary to Nansen
and his work
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Viciin. of Hi, O,ru FoIty.

CHICO, Oct. 26.-John st. Clair was Sc
riousiy wounded this afternoon in conse-
quence OF his indiscretion. St. Clair at
mpted TO pull down a limb from a tree
with shotgun. The limb slipped, catch.
ing the hammer of the gun and discharg.
ing it, the contents lodging in ST. Clair
fhiph.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
FORESTS jLIHh WEPT.
Ranches Near.Si. helena THREATENED b,
Conformation.

CONFORMATION.
ST. HELENA, Oct. pa fierce noun
tain fire is raging in the hills northeast
of town. A heavy n orth wind is blowing
aud the smoke almost obsc ures the
mou niain range. Much damage will be
done unless the wind chan es. Many
homes. wineries and other buildings are
in the direct line OF the fire. Nothing can
be done to check the progress of the flames
aud they will probably sweep across that
side of the valley.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Lunch. slaver ON Trial.

HOLLISrER, Oct. 26.-The trial of
John Ahurst for the killing of Frank
Lynch at New Idria on Septem ber 10, be-
gan In the superior Court to-day befor.
Judge M. T.. DooIing. Four jurors were
sworn out of the firsl panel of seventy five
talesmen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Steamer Amaropoora L,berea.

VANCOUVER, Oct. 26-The steamer
Amarapoora. which was to have sailed to-
day for A ielaide with a cargo OF L. ,152. 900
feet OF lumber. was Iibeled this morning
for a debt OF $500 contracted on Puget
Sound while she was in the Central
American trade. 1t is doubtful when she
wall get away.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Al>1ander II. forbes D.,a

MARYSVILLE. Oct 26.-Colonel Z. A.
Forbes OF this city received telegraIA to-
day announcing the sudden death this
morning OF his aged father, Alexander r.
Forbes. at the home place near Oregon
House in this county. Heart failure was
The cause. The deceased was a native OF
Scotland and 72 years OF age. The funeral
will be held tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
MEANING THE END OF HIS RIDE.

bOU Ho0uUdrd OF Nrto IoFK heucUeS
PiacerriIe on HI, bonksy.
PLACERVILLE, Oct. 26.-Bob Wood.
ward. the New Yorker, VINO is settling a
Campaign wager by travelling across the
country ON donkey. arrived here at
O'Clock this afternoon. His Tirst stop was
MAZE at the spot where Horace Greeley
stopped and spoke to the people after his
ride across the plains. Woodward lectured
tonight
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Tske Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund the money ii it fails to cure, 25e.s
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
Photographed BY Hodson.


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The age-herald., 1897-12-16

Thompson was heard from on "The Report of the State Board of Missions"
 The vote was then taken, and also upon the report of the committee, of which Dr. Shackleford was chairman, on that part of the presidents report referring to insti- tute work. The report was adopted.
 The convention then adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. V. D. Dickenson.
 MINOR FACTS AND MENTION.
 Thirteen children have been secured into the Baptist Orphanage at Evergreen dur ing the past year, and seventy-four since the enterprise started some five years ago. Deducting children apprenticed. returned to their people and adopted, there are now forty-one in the home. Out of the aggre- gate since the Home began sixteen have been baptized. A total of $5, ,479.12 has been received since the last report, deducting $15O.43 on hand at that time Balance in the treasury. $5629.
 Howard college and Judson Female in stitute came to the convention in the re- ports of their trustees with faces smiling over debt successfully wrestled with, How ards bonded indebtedness reduced to $2O,- 900, and it's whole indebtedness, bonded and floating, reaching only $32,O0O. Through the generosity of J. c. Bush of Mobile, $S,0OO was furnished the Judson, $4 000 being a straight gift, s4, 900 being a non-interest bearing loan, on the condition that the whole debt be paid within a given time. This was done, and Judson is free from embarrassment.
 The convention has recognized dis a.
 
 Hawthorne, Nashville; pr. J. T. Tichenor, corresponding secretary home mission board, southern Baptist convention, At lanta; Dr. Sampey, Hebrew professor, Southern Baptist Theological seminary, Louisville, Ky; Rev D. E. Folk, editor Baptist Reflector, Nashville; Rev. pr. Edens, representative of Christian Index, Atlanta; Rev. Dr. Harvey, of the Western Recorder, Louisville, Ky; Rev. Dr. Pres fridge, of Baptist Argus, Louisville, Ky, and pr. Blackwell, corresponding secretary of Young Peoples Work
 The debt of the state mission board amounts to $6250.29. Of this $1.573.36 is that of the board proper; 200 of the amount is the Greensboro trust fund, loaned about thirty years ago, when that church dis banded and loaned the proceeds of the sale of their building to the state conven- tion. The remainder Is an indebtedness to the Sunday school board for supplies. Epi- denies and quarantines, with the low price of cotton, hit the board hard blow, just at the time when funds usually come in. Dr. Bledsoe, the secretary. in discussing the matter, said that since leaving Mont gomery he had received $42O, which brought the debt proper down to $1, ,15336 The sec- retary urged special effort for the next thirty days to put the board on its feet. The present administration began two years ago with an incumbrance of $1 200 indebtedness.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
AS THEY COME AND GO.

The boys around the city hah are not as happy as they would have been if there had been lively contest for the offices and they had come out winner. But they feel good all the same. City Clerk Camp will con- tinue to be present at the city council meet ings and every one will be glad to see him there Handsome George Eustis, the best-looking man in the city hall will still keep "tag'' of the city's enormous treas ury. City Engineer Kendrick, after coming out unscathed from the contest with the plumbers, will hold down several positions. Chief Mullin is a jolly fellow and the chief can fight fires, and he is not far behind George Eustis when it comes to personal appearance. A little heavy, but then that's no disgrace. All the faces will be the same. If it was not for the newspapers no one would know an election had taken place. Saaries-well that will come later.
 Manager Nabb has inaugurated a new
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
AMERICANS CRITICISED.

An American minister to a continental court. who has been recently recalled, states that the large number of American women who travel in Europe unattended by husbands, fathers or brothers excite not a little comment among Europeans of the better class.
 The question was asked him by a promi- nent offlcial "Haf American wives no hus- bands at all then? They come-three, four, six at once to court. They ask to be pre- sented to the king; they ask to be invited to state dinners; they must walk in init a duke. There are not dukes enough to go round. Why do not their husbands come and walk in init some duchesses?"
 At the Austrian court no Americans out side the diplomatic circle are presented; ; very few at Berlin; while Queen Margherita of Italy, who has been more hospitable to our people than any other continental sov- ereign, has recently declined to receive any married woman unaccompanied by her hus- band. "Have they no homes in their own country, these poor ladies'" asked a Frenchwoman, "that they spend months or years in Europe wandering about alone?"
 It was explained to her that American men often remained at home. earning the money necessary to send their wives and daughters abroad for the education which foreign travel gives 'If that be so." she replied. they will study art and language hard, so as to return quickly to those who work for them. They will not buy costly clothes nor push their way into every court fin Europe"
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
THE FIRST EVER ORGANIZED A Chautauqua For Benefit of the
 Negro. TO MEET IN BIRMINGHAM Hundreds of Prominent Men Will Be Present The Object Is to Make the Affair Permanent Feature

The first Chautauqua ever arranged for by the negroes of the south will meet in this city Dec. 30 to Jan 3, inclusive.
 The prospectus which has been issued re- fleets credit upon the promoters.
 It is the purpose of the management to make the Chautauqua permanent insti- tuition, and to that end the cooperation of all who are interested Is asked.
 One of the aims of the Chautauqua will be to work up an interest in industrial de- velopment, especially the trades, among the negroes, and it's successful organization will mark new era in the progress of the race. The Chautauqua will meet in the First Baptist church, corner of Sixth avenue and be attended by over 2,OOO visitors who have been interested in the work
 The first two days will be devoted to the permanent organization of the assembly. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at D. m., the Chau- tauqua will be formally opened with ad- dresses of welcome by Mayor Frank V. Evans on behalf of the city of Birming- ham; Former Mayor J. A. VanHoose, on behalf of the citizens; Dr. J. H. Phillips, on behalf of the schools, and Rev. ". R. Pet
 
 Among the most prominent participants will be Dr. Francis E. Clark, president of the United Societies of the Christian En- deavor, Boston, Mass; pr. Samuel D. Courtney, Boston School board, and Dr. Q. O. Shinn, Boston, Mass; Thomas T. For tune, New York; Prof. Booker T. Wash ington, Tuskegee Prof. w. H. Council, Normal; Prof. c. H. Turner Clark univer- sity, Atlanta, and Prof. Eugene Harris, Fisk university Nashville, Tenn.
 A feature of the Chautauqua will be the musical programme, which has been ar ranged with much care.
 On Dec. 31 a state association will be or ganized by the negro physicians.
 The railroads have granted rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 19 and 20, and good to return until Ian 4
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
SECTION HAND MET FOUL PLAY.
Murdered by Robbers Whom It Is Supposed Were
 Afler Money.

What appears to be a dastardly murder was committed at Mary Lee crossing on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, four miles above the city, about o'clock last night, the victim being a negro section hand who lights the railroad signal lamps between Boyle and Marry Lee crossing.
 His body was found about Il 80 o'clock by a party of men who happened to be passing that way
 Section Foreman J. w. Luster at once telegraphed the Louisville and Nashville headquarters in the city stating that his lamp lighter had been murdered by rob- bers and asking for officers and dogs. , The sheriff's office was notified and Chief Deputy Warnock, and Deputies Hill house and Jones left the city on horse back at 1 o'clock this morning for the scene of the murder, carrying along the bloodhounds.
 The operator at Boyles says that he heard a pistol shot in the direction of the crossing about 7:1O o'clock.
 The section hands were paid off by the pay car which passed Boyle's yesterday afternoon, and it is supposed that the mo- tive of the crime was robbery. the perpe- trators evidently thinking the negro had his months pay in his possession.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16

dent, and William A. Davis secretary. First vce-president, z. D. Roby; second vice-president, w. c. Ward.
 President Cleveland briefly addressed the assembly, reviewing the work of the Bap- lists and stating the plans that were yet to be matured.
 The programme as reported by the com mittee was adopted with minor amend ment.
 w. A. Hobson welcomed the visitors to East Lake in eloquent words, telling them that the keys were released and every thing was for their comfort. The response was made by S. O. Dawson, who express ed the appreciation of the convention.
 J. L. Thompson, president of the state board of missions, read the report of that body The fifth recommendation of this report, regarding institute work, was refer red to a committee consisting of J. Shack elford, L. M. Bradley, J. W. Willis and J. H. Curry; and the remainder of the report was referred to H. s. D. Ivey, J. S. Watts, J. H. Mcclure and P. H. Nell.
 President P. J. Hale, of the board of trustees of Howard college, read report, which was followed by the report of w. A. Hobson president of the board of minis terial education. The recommendation on the subject of a financial plan was referred to R. M. Hunter P. B. Brown, w. J. Boy kin, c. W. O'Hara, s. M Adams, A. J. Dickinson and F. M. Roof.
 President J. B. Lovelace, of the board of trustees of Judson institute, read re- port The financial secretary, John w. Stewart, read report, and reports were also read from the board of directors and treasurer
 Whitsitt Matter
 On motion of L. O. Dawson, all resolu- tions concerning "the Whitstt matter" were referred to a committee consisting of l.. O. Dawson, J. Shackelford, B. D. Gray, R. A. J. Cumlee, w. D. Hubbard, N. c. Underwood and J. H. Foster, Jr.
 A communication from the American Anti-Saloon League was referred to the committee on temperance.
 John R. Sampey addressed the conven- tion regarding the work of the Southern Baptist Theological seminary.
 The convention then adjourned until af- ter dinner. As soon as the body was call ed to order in the afternoon w. M. Wood, the statistical secretary, made verbal re- port
 The committees to report at this session were then announced as follows:
 Time and Place-A. D. Burns, J. M. Mc-
The age-herald., 1897-12-16

custom around the Morris. All the bell boys are attired in unifornl-blue, with caps trimmed with gold-looking stuff. Some of the boys don't exactly fit their clothes, or the clothes don't fit tho boys, but this will all come right in time.
 It is said that the Florence will change hands January L Manager Jemison has lots of friends who would like to see him re- main The name of the manager for 1898 has not been made public.
 Tim Murphy. his wife and Dorothy Sherrod, of the "Old Innocence" company, were registered at the Morris yesterday.
 Capt. J. M. Falkner and wife, of Mont- gomery, are here attending the East Lake Baptist convention They have apartments at the Morris.
 Dr. George B. Eager. one of the leading Baptist divines in Alabama and stationed at Montgomery, is also at the Morris. He is here to attend the Baptist convention.
 T. w. Ayres, the able editor of the An niston Hot Blast. was in the city yesterday and most cordially welcomed by his many friends in Birmingham.
 John w. Abercrombie, superintendent of education of Calhoun county, was at the Florence yesterday
 A. M. St. John, one of the ceverest drummers on the road, was among the number registered at the Florence MT. St. John says that Alabama and Mississippi are just recovering from the effects of the quarantines.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
The Missionary Union

The Womans Baptist Missionary Union will meet in fifth annual session at 9:30 o'clock this morning. It will remain in session two days and carry out the follow ing programme:
 Thursday-Devotiona exercises, led by Mrs. M. B. Neece.
 1O:OO-Address of welcome, Miss Lilla Hunt.
 Response.
 Music.
 1O:30-President' address
 Reports of corresponding secretary and treasurer
 Reports of associational vice-presidents. Music.
 11:OO-Foreign board, Dr. Willingham. Recommendations, of foreign board, Mrs. s. s. Smith,
 Orphanage-Mrs. c. Ansley 12:00-State board, Dr. Bledsoe. Music.
 Adjournment.
 Friday-Music.
 Devotional exercises, led by Mrs. O. M Reynolds.
 Music.
 Home board. Dr. I. c. Tchenor Recommendations from home board, Mrs. B. D. Gray.
 Words from workers
 Sunday school board, Dr. J. M. Frost. Recomme .dations by Sunday school board-Mrs. T. A. Hamilton. Music.
 Work among our colored people Mrs. Boorman.
 "What Has Woman Accomplished for Missions" Miss Dora Crook.
 Memorial services in memory of Mrs. l.. c. Brown.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
BEARD HANGS TOMORROW.
He Was Taken to CarroIIton Yesterday
 Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock Bud Beard, the 13-year-old negro boy who has been confined in the Jefferson county jail since his conviction on a charge of criminal assault on the person of an S-year-old child, was taken back to Carroton in charge of Deputy Sheriff J. E. Owlngs of Lamar county.
 Tomorrow he will pay the penalty of his crime the scaffold Beard had little to say when he left the jail, but appeared much worried. He was taken to the Union station, where the officer and his youthful prisoner boarded the southbound Alabama Great Southern train for Eutaw. From that point the journey to Carrolton, forty miles distant will be made in hack driven across the country.
 They will probably reach Carrolton this morning, when Beard will be placed in the county jail to await his impending fate.
 When the sentence of the court is car ried out Beard will have been the young est criminal ever executed in the state, or perhaps in the United States.
 Since his incarceration in the Jefferson county jail Beard has consistently declared his innocence, and has expressed horrible fear of death The boy is a typical plantation negro, and his intelligence is scarcely above the brute order.
 An appeal was made to Gov. Johnston to commute the sentence to life imprison- ment on account of the youthfulness of the boy, but as has previously been stated, he refused to interfere with the sentence of the court.
 Beards father and mother reside near Carrolton and will doubt be allowed to see the boy before he is ushered into eter-
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
THE OLD RUMOR OUT AGAIN Talk of the Southern Taking the
 M. and C. SEVERAL CHANGES BOOKED So It Is Alleged, to Take Place Among High Officials in Railroad Circles-Making
 Preparations For the Carnival

There are a number of rumors going th5 rounds in Birmingham that there will be some very radical changes made in rail- road circles at the beginning of the new year.
 The rumor is thought to have started in Chattanooga, and 1t was being discussed in the railroad offices here yesterday.
 It is said that the Southern will take charge of the Memphis and Charleston road on the first of January and that this will cause a number of important changes in the officials of these two systems The rumor goes that General Superintendent w. H. Green, of the Southern, with head quarters in Washington, is to resign, and J. H. Barrett, superintendent of transpor- tation, is to take his place.
 MT. W. A. Waugh is to go back to Chat tanooga as assistant general superintend- ent, the place he formerly held. It is fur ther rumored that c. A. Wickersham will go to Atlanta to succeed MT. Vaughn.
 The railroads all preparing to do big business during the Birmingham Mardi Gras in February. They have contributed very literally toward the expenses of the Carnival, and they are making their rates and getting their passenger departments ready to handle the crowds.
 The Louisville Benevolent Protective Or der of Eks, lodge No. 8, has closed con tract with the Louisville and Nashville for transportation of large number of their members to .Heir reunion in New Orleans in May next. The party will pass through Birmingham and will stop over here for several hours.