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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
DAN PATCH FAILED.
Went the Exhibition Mile In 2:ooA
 A Slight Breeze Held Him.

Syracuse. N. r.. September Il. Dan Patch, with McHenry up, went an exhi- bition mile in 2:OOA today under weather conditions that were considered favor able with the exception of a slight breeze that bothered bit in the final quarter. Patch went the half mile In 0:5914, which was the best he had ever done except at Readville, and excitement reached fever heat in the crowd of 30,00O people watch ing the event, for it was thought he stood a good show to beat his own record of 1:5eh. The third quarter was done in good time. but facing the breeze on the home stretch he lost time and finished in 2:00A. The time by quarters was: 0:291S, o:5914. 1:3O. 2:oOA.
 A sensational feature of today's events was an exciting race to wagons between The Monk. driven by MT. Billings, and Lord Derby. piloted by MT. Smathers. At the beginning of the mile dash The Monk had shade the better of it. but Lord Derby soon pulled up and from the three-eights pole to the half 1t was nose and nose Lord Derby forged a bit ahead and in the stretch was half length ahead. Billings urged The Monk but failed to reach and Lord Derby won, with room to spare
 Later George Spear drove Lofd Derby to sulky to beat the trotting record of the year, but the best he could do was 2:o6 flat. The Monk was also driven to a sulky in 2:06A.
 In the free-for-all pace the second and third heats were contested neck and neck by Greenline and Shadow Chimes. the former winning the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
 OPEN SEPTEMBER 22
INCREASED DESK ROOM WILL PROBABLY ACCOMMODATE ALL WHITE PUPILS, BUT coLoRED SCHOOLS WILL BE CROWDED,

The public schools of Birmingham will open for the fall term on Monday. Sep tember 22. The total enrolment, white and colored. last year was 5522. Of this number about $500 white pupils. There will naturally be a largely increased en- rollment this year. Superintendent J. H. Phillips thinks the number of white pu- pills will reach. perhaps exceed. 45OO
 There will be desk room in the Martin schhol for 200 additional pupils and in the high school sixty additional Last year the white schools were pretty we'll filled but not over crowded. By increasing the number assigned to some of the teachers the superintendent hopes to ac- commodate all the children who enroll, but with Birmingham's rapid growth one or two new school buildings will be need ed a year hence.
 The increase in the desk room of the colored schools is about 200. but the col ored schools were crowded to overfowing last winter and the congestion will be considerable greater next winter.
 Superintendent Phillips makes the fol- l lowing announcements;
 New pupils to enter or those to pass examinations will report at schools with in their respective districts on Thurs day, September IS. at 9;3O a. m.
 Candidates for admission to the high school will report Friday. September 19, at e;3O a. m. This does not apply to those wEo received their certificates in June.
 Regular teachers meeting on Saturday, September 20, at 9:30 a. m.
 The law requires every child who en- ters the public schools of the city to file with the principal or teacher certificate of successful vaccination, signed by a reputable physician. The teachers of the schools are required to obtain this cer- tiicate as a condition of admission within a reasonable time after the child's appli- cation.
 Pupils who have heretofore filed vac- cination certificates do not have to file new ones except in case of an epidemic, when le-vaccinatior would be required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
MONTGOMERY WILL EXHIBIT. Proposition to Participate in the State
 Fair Meets With Favor.

Montgomery, September 11.-(Spe- cial)-The proposal that Montgomery shall make a display of her manufac- lures at the state fair in Birmingham is approved by the citizens here with some enthusiasm. Ever since the rail- roads began to open up southeast Ala abama to the trade of this city Mont gomery enterprise has gone essentially into the wholesale business and that has been developed exhaustively. Now that the opening of new territory to the merchants seem over, for a time at least, the surplus energies and capi- tai of the town must take some other direction.
 A strong local sentiment is growing up in favor of forward move along manufacturing lines, and those most interested in progress hope to see a fine exhibit of what the town is al- ready doing made the basis for enthu- siasm in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Florence Hotel Arrivals-S. B. Brewer, Anniston; J. T. Coleman. Pine Apple; M. Baptist Alabama; w. B. Russell, Selma L. Little, Antrim, N. C.; J. s. Burnett, o. R. Hood, E. F. Smith, L. L. Herz- berg. Gadsden; A. H. Zeden, New Or leans; Walter Hoffman, Cuba; F. H. Mapps, Pullman Ca.; J. s. Adams, Mem phis; w. T. Ford, Coshactoo, O.; Wal lace Walters, Franklin. Tenn; B. H Wyatt, Rome, Ga; J. L. Burch, Cullman Ala; R. D. Smith, city; c. s. McNeely, Memphis; W. w. Battle, Anniston; Chas Dallas. Knoxville; R. c. Matthews Barnesville, Ga.; Albert Cory, New York
 Morris Schwartz, Chattanooga; Y. w
 Meyers, New Orleans; Mrs. R. Roberts
 New York; J. Hatfield, Al G. Fields Min. strels; T. w. Woodward, Mississippi; S T. Shank, West Point, Ga.; R. A. Dobyn
 Roanoke. Va; M. E. Janor Gadsden; F A. Dixon. Scottsville; S. L. Gaines
 Huntsville; J. W. Kindall Chattanooga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
WANT TO STOP THE FIGHT.
Citizens of Louisville Up in Arms Against the McGovern-corbett Mill.

Louisville. Ky, September i1.-A mass meeting attended by about 800 citizens was held at Music hall here tonight to protest against the fight between Terry McGovern and Young Corbett which Is scheduled to take place at the auditorium in this city on September 22.
 Speeches denouncing the fight were made by a number of prominent laymen and preachers. and resolutions were adopted calling upon Governor Beckham and Attorney General Pratt of Kentucky, Mayor Grainger of Louisville and the sheriff and all the constables and jus tices of the peace in Jefferson county to do all in their power to prevent the con- test from taking place in Louisville.
 It was also suggested that in case the officials refused to act. warrants should be sworn out against the principals and an injunction secured to stop the fight committee of ten, headed by Helm Bruce. a prominent attorney. was ap- pointed to take any legal action that might be found advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Senator Berry Says If Davls Was a
 Traitor He Is One Also.

St. Joseph, Mo. September 1.-The re- union of ex-Confederates of Missouri closed tonight with the election of the following ofhcers
 Elijah Gates of St. Joseph. major gen. eral: Samuel M. Kennard of St. Louis. brigadier general First brigade; Harvey w. Salmon of Clinton, brigadier gerer- al of the Second brigade.
 A barbecue was held at Lake Contrary this afternoon.
 United States Senator Berry of Arkan- sas delivered the principal address. He declared the Confederate roldier per- formed greater acts of valor and hero- ism than any other soldiers in the histo ry of the world. The union soldiers, he declared, were, in the main, drilled and better supplied with arms and ommunl- tion, and because of their superior nIm- bers triumphed.
 ''If Jefferson Davis is a traitor, I am a traitor, too," said the senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
PIPE STORIES" KEEP MOROS
 AT WAR WITH AMERICANS
Manila Papers Contain Interesting Reports Regarding Moro Problem Showing the Dongs of the SuItans and 0aos.
 Forged Letters Sent to Officer in U. S. Army

the Americans to do so There had been considerable friendly correspondence with the Sultan of Bacolod. but finally very unfriendly letter was received from him, warliSe in tone, which greatly surprised the American officers.
 From another Moro chief. the Ameri- cans were informed that the ugly letter was a forgery, perpetrated by two of the Dattos under the Sultan of Basolod. These Dattos were very anxious for war, one of them claiming that he could hold hist fort against any force that might be sent against it. The war party was stronger than the peace party and was taunting the Moros who wanted to be on peaceful terms with the Americans by calling them towards
 The Filipino insurgent, Ruffino, was found to be in that region making trou- ble for the Americans.
 In another communication from the Moro country 1t is stated that Colonel Baldwin tried to get all the sultans and Dattos to meet him in a friendly confer ence. The sultan of Basolod professed friendship. but asked for three months in which to communicate with the vari- ous tribes over which he was chief Moros in the camp of Colonel Baldwin said that this was simply ruse to gain further time and prepare for war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
KING EDWARD IN KILT.
Attends Picturesque Gathering In
 Scotland-Watches Games.

Braemar, Aberdeenshire. Scotland, September liking Edward, wearing kilt and a thistle stuck in his Glen garry bonnet, attended the picturesque Braemar gathering today and watched the Highland games, for which the place has long been famous. With his majesty were many members of the royal family, including Queen Alex andra, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children and the Duke and Duchess of Fife. Troops were present and Highlanders flocked to Braemar from the surrounding coun. ties.
 The sports went of excellently and the King and Queen received a great ovation. Their majesties exhibited the keenest interest in the games, and subsequently returned to Balmoral castle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
: A WASHINGTON. September r.-Ma-

=
 M nila papers received at the war
 V department contain a report from Mindanao regarding the Moro prob lem showing what the various sultans and Dattas are doing, together with corr respondence that has passed and eonver- sations that have occurred between army officers commanding in that island and the different chiefs. It appears that the Moro chiefs wei 0 influenced by Filipinos from Luzon that Russia and Spain were at war with the United States. One of the Sultans when asked why hs would not be on friendly terms with the United States authorities said that the Moros were all under the direction of the sul- tan of Stamboul and they had been in- formed that there was enmity between the Sultan of stamboul and the United States government. Captain Pershing. in command of the cavalry, told him thaS this was entirely a mistake. Another Datto made the claim that the Moros al- ways had been in undisturbcd possession of the Lake Lano country, and that even the Spaniards never had attempted to in- terfere with them, and they did not want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Whip Fathers of Girl Babies.

London, September 11.-In dis. patch from St. Petersburg the core. spondent of the Daily Mail relates that the commander of the Cossack station at Wertschink, anxious that his district should show a preponderance Of males, has ordered that the father of every girl baby born in the district shall receive fifty strokes with the knout. Several men, says the core spondent, have already been knouted under this ruling,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
RAILROAD WORLD.

P. L. McManus. recently appointed in- spector on the Southern railway. will have his headquarters in Washington
 W. W. Maguire, acting general mana ger of the Queen and Crescent, who ar- rived in Birmingham Tuesday night left last night
 General Manager W. J. Murphy of the Queen and Crescent, who was stricken with paralysis several months ago, has almost entirely recovered his health. He Is still in Europe. whither he went on the advice of his physicians, but will re- turn during the fall.
 The Cincinnati Commercial-Tri of Wednesday said:
 "'R. c. Hicks of Birmingham, Ala, commercial agent of the Seaboard Air Line railway, met General Passenger Agent c. B. Ryan in this city yesterday, and together they purchased fine and complete equipment of office furniture for the offices of the road at Birmingham, This is an instance of MT. Ryan's up-to- date Ideas said MT. Hicks. He wants everything modern and of the best MT. Hicks Is we'll known in this city, where he was engaged in raiiroading before go- ing with the Seaboard."
 W. J. Stoneburner, superintendent of the Quincy, Omaha and St. Louis rail- road, with headquarters at Kansas City, is an old friend of Superintendent c. S. Havden of the Southern and has heen his guest for several days. They were once train dispatchers together. but it had been fifteen years since they had met each other MT. stoneburner's wife and daughter. Miss Lottie, accompanied him to Birmingham.
 Chairman J. F. Hanson and President J M. Egan of the Central of Georgia railway. who came to Birmingham We'd nesday night. left yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
ARGUMENT ENDS
 IN STEEL CASE
Valuation of Trusts Properties
 Said to Be Excessive.
M'GARTER SPEAKS LAST
Says Main object In Putting Proposed Plan of Retiring $2oo,ooo,ooo Bonds Was the $1o,ooo,ooo Profit
 to Be Made.

Newark, N. J., September ii. Frank Bergen, of counsel for J. A. Hodge and other stockholders of the United States Steel Corporation, who are seeking by injunction to restrain the retirement of s20O. 100000 of the campany's preferred stock and the issue of s25O. GOO bonds, resumed his argument in favor of an in- junction before Vice Chancellor Emory today. MT. Bergen declared that the valuation of the steel corporations prop critics was excessive and that not sim gle affidavit had been produced to show in detail that the valuation was not in- Hated.
 R. Y. Lindabury, who followed for the defendant corporation. said the defend ants would not take up the fundamental question as to the power of the United States Steel corporation to retire the preferred stock fin the manner proposed. The appeal in the Berger case, now under advisement in the court of errors and ap- peals. covered the points arising under that inquiry.
 The only question to which the de- fendants would address themselves on tne argument oA tne merits WOuAo De ds to the validity of the syndicate contract with J. P. Morgan & Go. The complain ants. he declared, seemed to rely upon the personal interests of the directors as ground for the avoidance of contracts, irrespective of the intrinsic fairness of the transactions and despite the fact that the stockholders. with full knowledge of all the details of the plans including the interest of directors, approved it by more than two- thirds vote of all the capital stock.
 Argument was closed in the afternoon by Robert P. McCarter, who summed up for the complainants. MT. McCarter contended that the motive flor the good of the corporation" that had prompted the promoters to try to put the plan through was the $1O.o00.OOO profit that was to be made out of It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
AlIeaed Lyncher Acquitted.

Leesburg, Va. September 1.-The jury in the case of Charles Lowenback. charged with implication in the lynching of the negro. Charles Craven. July 81, to- day returned verdict of acquittal after an absence of nine minutes from the courtroom. Craven was charged with the xilling of white man named Wilson. ans his lynching aroused considerable indig- .nation, number of persons having been indicted for complicity in the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Sued for s5, ,ooo,

Norfolk, Va, September 11-Dr. William Schmoele of Portsmouth has been sued to recover s5,O00,000 by Charles H. Brown of New York. Dr. Schmoele IS the only surviving officer of the former Memphis, Fl Paso and Pacific railway, which is now part of the Texas Pacific system. The suit was brought for the purpose of realiz- ing on bonds issued by the Memphis, Fl Paso and Pacific railway in 1867.
 Dr. Schnlceie is the only man living on whom summons could be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Tribute to Mckinley.

Oyster Bay, N. r., September 1.-The anniversary of the death of President Mckinley, September A. which falls on Sunday, will be appropriately observed here. At the request of the President, the Rev. Dr. washburn. pastor of Christ Episcopal church, which the President attends, will conduct memorial services and like services will be held in the oth- CT churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
FLAT TOP COAL MINES.
Output of 500 Tons a Day VIII Be h.
 creased.

The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company began this week to run coal from its new mines at Flat Top out put this month will be at the rate of about 800 tons day, but this will be increased until 1t reaches a thousand or twelve hundred tons a day.
 Some of the convicts have been removed from Coalburg to Flat Top, and by the last of the month all of them will be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Anne Edes.

Funeral services were conducted over the remains of Mrs. Mary Anne Edes yesterday afternoon at IrondaIe The in- terment was in the cemetery near that place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
General Miles Leaves for West.

Washington, September 11.-Lieu- tenant General Miles left today for the west and will sail from San Francisco on the Transport Thomas to the Phil ippines, where he will make a tour of inspection of the army in the Philip pine Islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
snow In black HlIIs.

Sioux City. Ia., September u.-Snow fell in the northern part of the Black Hills today. At Bald Mountain and oth- CT points the ground was covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
lMk TEA WEATHER WIN D R FALL
Highest temperature, s4; lowest, 61, av- hrage 72
Forecast fer Alabams.
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions in Bankruptcy.-Petition bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Floyd Minter and l.. w. Riddenham, both of Birmingham.
 Residence Damaged.-The residence : pr c. A. Roscoe, on Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, was slightly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon. The loss will De about $25. !: Wants $1o,0oo Damages.-In the cir cult court yesterday a suit was filed against the Southern railway for $10,- .D00 damages. The amount Is asked .on account of alleged injuries received In the Berry, Ala, wreck.
 Grading completed.-City Engineer Kendrick, who has been grading the lot upon which the Ullman school is situated, has almost completed the work. The matter will probably come up at the next meeting of the board of education.
 Services at East Lake.-The Rev. D. B. Norton of East Lake is conduct ing a series of meetings in Elyton. After the services last night about twenty-five gathered around the altar for prayer. Great interest is being taken in the meetings and it is prob able they will continue until Sunday, September 21.
 Marriage Licenses.-The following marriage licenses were issued yester- day: John D. Townsend to Annie Frederick James 0. Broyles to Mrs. Colleste V. Shell, J. c. Densmon to Laura S. Graham, William c. Day to Alma w. Yates, E. M. Estis to Annie Wallford, James J. Cruse to Mrs. Laura J. Caldwell.
 Retail Grocers Meet.-On account of the small attendance at last nights meeting the members or the Retail Grocers' association postponed the election of officers and a board of directors until meeting to be held at 3:30 o'clock on September IS in the Tomlinson building. The attendance was sufficient last night for the trans action of business, a quorum being present, but a full attendance is de- sired for the election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Cold In Wyomlno.

Cheyenne, Wyo., September 11-A cold wave swept over Wyoming last night, the mercury dropping to 30 degrees and today 1t showed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
SPEND THE SUMMER AT
 ULTIMA SPRINGS MOTEL
GA.

B miles west of Atlanta on Southern Hallway in the heart of the Lithia-A Aus teii District" Foot hills of the blue ridge. Hetel under new management. Unsur- passed in point of comfort. Just the place Tor your family. Finest Lithia Springs in the world Car line at the door. Address at cnce Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Louch, Prop-ietors. 6-24-ecd-sm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
To Hold Memorial servIces.

Albany, N. r., September u.-Governor Odell has, in proclamation issued to- day, requested pastors of churches throughout the state to hold a memorial service on Sunday next in commemora- tion of the first, anniversary of the death of President Mckinley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb want several good, bright boys for office and wrappers.
 Apply at once to Superin- tendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Xylophone solos at Vena- ble's tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Hear Frank Strickland, the
 blind pianist in some of his own compositions at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

A 6-hole Steel Range with warmer and water connec- tions for $22.5O at 5piro's fire sale, 1917 4th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Residence Damaged.-The residence pr c. A. Roscoe, on Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street, was slightly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon. The loss will De about $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Petitions in Bankruptcy-Petitio n bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Floyd Minter and L. W. Riddenham, both of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Bell solos at venable's to-

D0If SxO1 tO night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-16
Still Another Horror.

The Sheridan yards of the Pan-Han-
die Railroad at Pittsburg, Pa, was the
scene Monday evening of one of the
most disastrous explosions and fires
known in that section for many years.
\ score of lives were lost and about 200
persons were so badly burned that, ac-
cording to the Judgment of physicians
in attendance 20 q Of them will die
from the effects of their injuries.
The cause of the catastrophe was the
explosion of train of naptha cars which
was being switched at the yards aud in
the switching the rear car telescoped II
car forward. The leaking naptha igni-
ted from a switch light causing an ex-
plosion which threw the flames 30 feet
high. Much of this escaping naptha
ran a distance of one and one-half miles,
and caused another explosion, blowing
to atoms two hotels, and badly wreckiug
a frame building near by in which We're
congregated 200 or more persons, few
escaping injury, many being badly hurt.
The first car of naptha exploded about
40 o'clock, and the spectacle soon at
tracted large crowd on the streets lin
ing the hills on both sides of and paral-
lei to the railroad The second car ex-
ploded about ) o'clock but it was els
when three more cars went up with IA
roar that could be heard for miles, that
the work of destruction really began.
A torrent of flames belched forth or
each side IF the track, sweeping back
the terrified spectators like a charge of
artillery, and sending shower of flame
over their heads.
The successive explosions had heated
the air to such an extent that before the
third explosion, many We're rendered un-
conscious by the extreme heat and the
gaseous fumes and We're being carried
away when the torrent of flame swept
over the excited crowd.
There was an awful hush for a mo-
ment, and then followed a scene Of frenzy.
Men and women, their clothing ablaze,
their faces scorched and blistered and
their hair burned off their heads, ran
wildly, shrieking, hither and thither,
only intent on escaping the furnace of
fire. Some gave vent to frenzied APP
peals to kill them and put them ont of
their misery, and little children cried
most piteously as they We're swept along
by the tide of burning humanity.