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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-22
REFUGEES FROM MARTINIQUE
Everybody Who Can Do So Is Leaving
Fort de France.

Pointe-a-Pitre, Island of Guadeloupe,
May 21.-The steamer Horton has arrived
here with two hundred refugees from
Fort de France, Martinique, on board.
The French steamer Salvador. also
came in, having on board a thousand
people who were unable to remain at
Fort de France. Everybody WIN can do
SO, is leaving Fort de France. The refu-
gees are in a pitiable condition. They
all report on tce morning Of May 20
Mont Pelee vomited a thick cloud of
black smoke and threw hot mud and
stones over the greater part of the is
land while a heavy pail of smoke over
hung Fort de France The eruption was
followed by flashes of incandescent lights
and the panic-stricken people fled to the
shore 1t was reported al Fort de France
that some people have been killed at Car
bet, on the wst coast, while Basse-Pinte
on the northeast coast, is said to have
been completely destroyed
The refugees report further that all the
vessels at Fort de France are taking
people away from the island.
The streams of boiling mud and the
fire from the last eruption of Mont Pelee
destroyed all tina" remained of the north
ern part of the island according to the
refugees, and Mf rtinique seems destined
to complete destruction.
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PRATT CITY.
Great Council Of Of Alabama Red Men
Comes to a Close.

Pratt City, May 21.-(Special) 1.-The
Great Council Of the Alabama Red
Men came to a close here at l:1O
O'Clock this afternoon.
The exercises were opened this
morning by Great Sachem Lice OF
Montgomery. The committees were
called, their reports received and the
members discharged. Montgomery
extended an invitation for the next
meeting, which was accepted.
Resolutions were adopted thanking
the local camp and citizens of Pratt
City for courtesies extended.
The following new officers were In
stalled by Past Great Sachem H. M.
Austin of Birmingham:
Great Sachem-W A. Haynes of
Montgomery.
Great Senior Sagamore--B G. Heard
of Langdale.
son of Avondale.
Great Chief of Records-W. ]. Max
we'll of Montgomery.
Great Keeper of Wampum-H. A.
Carmack of Phenix City.
Great Prophet-W. H. Lice of Mont
gomery.
Great Sacnem haynes dppolnteu the
following great chiefs:
Great Sannap-E. D. Corker of Lu-
faula.
Great Wishenewa-Charles Chapel
of Pratt City.
Great Guard of Wigwam-J. F. Jones
of Montgomery.
Great Guard of Forest-C. A. Nc
Cary of Blocton.
Chairman of the Finance Commit
tee-F. C. Schwend of Montgomery.
Chairman Committee on Laws-E.
E. Stanley of Langdale.
Mrs. Job Going will entertain THE
Thread of the Story" from Ensley to-
morrow afternoon from 8 to S o'clock
DR.. and Mrs. R. H. Hamrick left the
city today to visit relatives at Cedar
town, Ca, and Jacksonville, Ala. DR.
Hamrick will return Friday evening
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WROTE LETTERS AS
DEATH APPROACHED
PiTioUs MESSAGES PENNED BY
MINERS WHO KNEW THEY HAD
NOT LONG TO LIVE-A WOMAN
GOES CRAZY.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 21.-The latest
estimates as to loss of life in the Frater-
Vile coal mine disaster at Coal Creek is
226 including contract miners, laborers
and boy helpers. The last find reported
was that of thirteen bodies In an entry
and with these thirteen, all of whom
were dead, were found six letters written
by five men before life became extinct.
One of these letters gave the time of
day it was written, at 2:3O o'clock Monday
afternoon, thus indicating that these and
perhaps other entombed men lived many
hours after the terrible explosion which
occurred Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock.
The letters gave a general suggestion
of the suffering that was undergone, in
dicating that the mem were gradually
being strangled to death by the foul air
that was entering the mine and gaseous
air that was filing the,mine. one piteously
read: my God, for another breath OF
air.
The letters in the main were directions
to families as to what disposition should
be made of the writer's body and his
business affairs, and instructions as to
rearing his family.
One unfortunate who leaves neither
father, mother, brother nor sister ad-
dressed letter ITO Everybody" and
pleaded that they change their way of
living.
President ]. W. Howe of the United
Mine Workers of America for district 10
has gone into the mines today to make
an inspection as the representative of
that organization and assist in the rescue
work He has received a message Of con-
dolence from President John Mitchell of
the Mine Workers Of America, who stat
ed he had sent 800 for the relief fund.
Mr.. Howe today announced that the
Mine Workers of America would at once
expend $1,000 for the needy families of its
members who died in the mine. and more
would be available If necessary.
State Mine Inspector r. A. Shiflett has
announced that he will postpone his Off
cial inspection until the bodies are res
cued and the mine is cleared Of some of
the debris.
Mrs. George Atkins, wife of the mine
foreman who lost his life in the disaster.
has completely lost her mind. She Is
raving and is kept in custody with great
difficulty so intense is her grief for her
husband.
The rescuing parties that went in Mon
day are completely. exhausted and new
men have been sent into the mines today.
Physicians positively forbade any of the
first rescuers returning. They have been
in contact with the gaseous air for so
long that they have become weakened
and 1t is feared they could not survive
the arduous work Many hardy miners
from other sections are here and from
these rescue parties were made up this
morning. There are hundreds Of people
at Coal Creek and everyone is ready to
do all possible for the relief of the suf-
fering.
Money is the crying need and the out
side world is asked to send in contrtbu-
tons to r. M. Lindsay, chairman of the
relief committee, Coal Creek, Tenn.
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SELMA.
Work Begins on the New Railroad
Track for Merchants.

Selma, May N.-(Special. Work was
begun this morning on the railroad track
down the alley just south of Water street
The City Council granted to the Western
Of Alabama Railway the right Of way
down the alley for a track, the mer-
chants of the city having petitioned the
Council so to do in order that they might
be saved the expense of drayage. A right
of way was also granted down Hinton
street, just north of Water street, but a
number of property holders along the
thoroughfare have employed an attorney
and threaten an Injunction should an at
tempt be made to lay the track in the
alley Owing to this move 1t is not likely
that any effort will be made to place the
track down this alley.
An arrangement was made today
whereby Miss Carrie Bridewell comes to
Selma for song recital on Friday MAY
30. Selmians are delighted that an OPP
portunity will be given them to hear this
noted singer of the south and will no
doubt give her a cordial reception.
Walter Tremble the young man who
shot negro in the leg at Falkland, Mon
day night gave himself up to the author
tiles yesterday afternoon. He refuses to
talk about the matter but seems to
think he will have no trouble in clear
ing himself. The preliminary trial of the
three young men charged with killing the
ola man at Valley Creek bridge on Satur-
day night, will come off on Monday next
before Justice OF the Peace !. D. Lloyd
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DIXIE UNLoADS SUPPLIES.
Captain Gallagher Says Steps Taken
for Relief Were Exactly Right.

Washington, May 21.-Adjutant General
Corbin tonight received the following ca
blegram from Captain Gallagher, who
went to Martinique on the Dixie:
Fort de France, May q.
"Adjutant General Washington.
Effects of eruption confined to North
ern portion of island st. Pierre and
neighboring villages totally destroyed.
Thirty thousand fair estimate of loss of
life in zone. Physical conditions normal;
but people panic stricken. This condition
was increased by yesterdays eruption,
which was quite severe, but did not mate
rally add to desolation. Supplies of all
kinds sufficient for eight weeks. What
has been done was just what emergency
demanded, and nothing further can be
suggested; government and people most
grateful. Dixie now discharging part of
cargo; will proceed with what remains
to ST. Vincent. GALLAGHER"
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INFANTS SAVED
THROUGH CHRIST
Presbyterians Change Wording
of Confession of Faith.
WANT THE MEANING PLAIN
Modification made to Correct Prevail
Ing Idea In Many Sections That
the Church Believes Some
Infants Are Lost.
WANT THE MEANING PLAIN

Jackson, Miss, May 21.-The sixth day
of the general assembly of the Presby-
terrain church in the United States opened
with prayer by Rev. Frank McCutchen
Infant salvation" being the unfinished
business, the matter was taken up and
discussed at great length on Dr. Wal
denis motion to strike out that section of
the committee report which explains the
section of chapter 10, section g. of the
confession of faith. DR.. Stricklin of Rich
mond, Mr.. Barclay of Kentucky and Mr..
Mcbride of Tennessee made vigorous op-
position to any changes while Judge
Deckner of Kentucky and others favored
making the meaning perfectly clear.
Debate has been limited to ten minutes
speeches. Shortly after l o'clock a vote
was taken on DR.. Walden's resolution to
strike the following out of the report:
That in the place of the language now
contained in the first sentence of sec
ton 3 of Chapter l of the confession Of
faith the following be used. All infants
dying in Infancy are included in the cleo
ton of grace and are regenerated and
saved by Christ through the spirit, who
worketh where pleaseth" Carried, 90
to ST."
The discussion of this subject will be
brought before the assembly at tomor
rows session. The afternoon session was
devoted to the hearing and discussion Of
reports on ministerial relief, theological
seminaries, Sabbath school young peo-
pies societies and foreign missions
The report on foreign missions showed
gratifying results. The receipts show an
increase over last year, being larger than
ever before reported. All fields, however,
need reinforcements, and churches are
urged to increase their contributions so
that at least two hundred thousand dol
lars may be raised.
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from the bishop and standing commit.
tee appointed for such work.
Both resolutions were referred to the
committee on canons.
The Rev. Mr.. Cassell introduced a reso-
luton giving the church of Tilden the
right to transfer certain property. the pro-
ceeds to be used in purchasing other and
more desirable property.
Mr.. r. p Wetmore introduced a reso-
luton changing the canonical name of the
Alabama Diocese to the legal name, as
prescribed by the statues of the state.
This was referred to the committee on
canons and the statement was made that
it will have to he passed both this year
and next yea before becoming effective.
Relief Society Meeting.
The annual services in behalf of the
Society for the Relief of the Widows
and Orphans of Deceased Clergymen and
of the Infrmed Clergymen' were held at
st. Mary's last night. A very strong SER
man was preached by the Rev. ]. T.
Crosby of Selma
The text was from st. Johns, 1877,
Nevertheless 1 tell you the truth: 1t is
expedient that I go away, for If go not
away the Comforter will not come"
The programme for today's services is
as follows:
a. m.-Holy communion.
10 a. m.-Session of council.
2:30 p. m.-Session of council.
4:S0 p. m.-Womans auxiliary in an.
nual session at home of Mrs Norman
Brooks, 1905 South Twentieth street.
p. m.-Address at st. Mary's by Miss
Julia c. Emery Of New York, general
secretary of the woman's auxiliary.
The woman's auxiliary is an organiza-
ton Of the women of the Episcopal
church throughout the country to aid in
m .ssionary work. This is the organization
that made an offering of s1OS, 900 at the
general convention in San Francisco last
fall.
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TUNSTALL FOR SPEAKER
1t Member of Next House He viii Be
Candidate.

Selma, May 21.-(Special.) 1t has
been rumored for some time that Mr..
A. M. Tunstall of Hale County. the
present speaker pro tenn. of the House
OF Representatives, would be a candi-
date for Speaker of the next House.
Mr.. Tunstall was in Selma a day or
so ago, and in reply to the question
whether or not he would be candi-
date he said to The Age-Herald cor
respondent: IF am a member of the
next House, l shall be candidate for
Speaker" Mr.. Tunstall will hardly
have opposition for the Legislature in
Hale County, and it is foregone con-
clusion that he will be a member of
the next House, and, therefore, can.
didate for speaker. He is popular
young Democrat, and will receive an
earnest support from the Blackbelt.
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GIVE PRoTESTANTs CHANCE.
DR.. Brown Says Roman Catholics Have
Had 800 Years of Trial.

New York, May 21.-At a foreign
mission rally held tonight at Carnegie
Hall, at which John Wanamaker pre-
sided, Dr. Arthur J. Brown, speaking
of the conditions In the Philippines,
said:
Archbishop Ireland said that the
protestants had no right in the Philip
pines; that they should get out and
give the Roman Catholics a chance;
that they should let the Catholics have
control of things. If that is so, l would
like to ask the archbishop If he will
stand for the disgraceful condition the
islands are now in? Ireland says let
the Roman Catholics have a chance.
l say the Roman Catholics have had
a chance for 800 years. I say in the
name of humanity, let the protestants
have a chance"
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CUMBERLAND PREseYTERlANs.
Delegates Participate in Theological
Seminary War.

springfield, Mo-, May 21.-The theologi-
Cumberland general assembly today when
report signed by ]. w. Laughlin, as
chairman, five ministers and three rul-
ing elders was presented. 1t claims for
the assembly the legal right to the funds
and control of the seminary, and recon-
mends that the committee of seven ap-
pointed by the last assembly be continued.
If this committee fails to reach an agree
ment with the trustees the report recon-
mends that a friendly law suit be entered
into to determine the question at issue.
Meanwhile this assembly shall elect
separate seminary board of trustees with
instructions not to organize pending the
negotiations by the board. The report
gives voting power to four visitors from
the assembly which is given both the veto
rover over the power of trustees and
professionals and the privilege of recon-
mending the removal of Objectionable pro-
fessors.
1t locates the fund in the hands of the
present trustees at Lebanon, Tenn. A
general debate followed.
BY agreement four hours of the debate
was divided between the Rev. T. A. Wig
CLINTON and Ruling Elders T. H. Cobbs and
M. A. Montgomery, for the majority, and
the Rev. l. d. Steele ruling Elder e. E.
Bird and the Rev. Ira Landrith for the
minority Messrs. Wigginton and Steele
spoke at the morning session.
The report of the committee on publ
cation was unanimously adopted without
debate. 1t is wholly commendatory, the
publishing house at Nashville 1t being
stated, being in a prosperous condition:
Among other recommendations adopted
was one Tor the Choctaw confession of
faith, another deciding for the present
to cooperate in securing metrical YER
sion of the psalms and a third refusing to
issue new hymnal
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ST. Pierre Still Burning.

Dominica, British West Indies, May
IA sloop which left Fort de France,
Martinique, yesterday afternoon, arrived
here today and reports the statement of
the eruption of May 20, occurred back of
Fort de France. This eruption was from
Mont Pelee and dust and small stones
were thrown over Fort de France. The
sloop left her anchorage at Fort de
France for a few hours yesterday morn
ing When she returned the eruption
had ceased. Sailing from Fort de France
later In the afternoon the sloop was oppo-
site ST. Pierre during last night and
Mont Pelee was then inactive. st. Pierre
itself, however, was still burning.
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CIVIL ENGINEERS MEET.
Received by Roosevelt and Inspected
the Navy Yard.

Washington, May 21.-A reception
by President Roosevelt, a business ses-
sion, an inspection of the navy yard
and professional discussion of tech
nical subjects occupied today's session
of the American Society of Civil En-
gineers. There are nearly 700 dele
gates and guests of the society here.
Asheville was recommended a a
cnoice of a majority of the delegates
for the next annual convention, but
final action will be taken later by the
board of directors. Invitations were
received from Cleveland, o., and Bir-
mingham, Ala.
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Bryan Leaves Cuba.

Havana, May Civ. ]. Bryan and
the United States Senatorial contin-
gent sailed for Key West this morn
ing. They were all more impressed
with the chances of the endurance of
the republic than when they came
here. Mr. Bryan SAY there was no
reason why the republic could not be
a success, and Senator Jones expressed
the opinion that II it could within two
years, 1t might be permanent.
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MURPHY TO LEAD TAMMANY.
Triumvirate Selected to Direct Affairs
of the Organization.

New York, May 21.-After a secret
session tonight the members of the
executive committee of Tammany
Hall voted in favor of naming a tri-
umvirate to manage the affairs of the
organization in place of single-headed
leader. The triumvirate selected was
Charles F. Murphy leader of the Eigh-
teenth district, chairman; Daniel F.
Mcmahon, leader of the Seventeenth
district, and Louis F. Haffen, president
of the Bronx and leader of the Thirty
fifth district.
The chairman of the triumvirate
becomes practically the leader of the
organization in place of Lewis Nixon,
who has just resigned.
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but his wife will remain some time

but his wife will remain some time
longer.
1t Is estimated that the damages
from the drugstore catastrophe yes
terday afternoon will amount to $4,000.
Mrs. J. F. Watson is expected TO
arrive in the city Friday from Orrville,
Ala, where she has been visiting Miss
Daisy Berry.
Mr.. Will West of West Point Miss.
has been visiting in the city for sew
eral days. He returned to his home
today.
Mrs. L. s. Jones of Birmingham wa!
the guest of Mrs. Bob Hassler today.
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Cannon Before House COMMITTEES.

Washington, May 21.-Albert w.
Sullivan. third vice president of the
Illinois Central Railroad, and Frank
s. Cannon, third vice president of the
Southern Railway, appeared before the
House comm Ctee on commerce today
and favored amendments to the safety
appliance bill so that the provisions
may be less onerous on the railroads.
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BETTER IN BATANGAS.
Captain Crawford Pleased With I'M
provement In Conditions.

Manila, May 2.-Captain Crawford,
chief of the constabulary of Batangas
province, reports that the conditions there
are better than ever before. There is less
ladronism and the inhabitants seem to
have developed fresh energy and interest
in life believing that an era of settled
peace has begun.
Captain Crawford attributes the i'm
provement in the native way of living
principally to experience in American
methods, gained by the natives in the
concentration camps. The American SOL
diers are now looked upon as protectors
rather than as enemies.
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RACING AT WASHINGTON.
Over 5000 People See the Cyclists De
Ten Miles.

Washington. May 21.-The cycle racing
season in Washington was ushered in at
the Coliseum Park track tonight when
over 5000 people witnessed the contests.
The principal event was the ten mile
heat race, motor paced. resulting as fol-
lows:
First and second heats. won by Howard
Freeman. beating w. s. Fem. Time,
1888 and 1926
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BELLEVUE HOTEL,

Lookout Mountain, Gadsden, Ala.
Sulphur chalybeate and freestone wa
teys; billiards and pool; golf and tennis;
excellent orchestra; large swimming pool
family commuters books. rs trips. $21
from Birmingham; adults so per week,
children and nurses S.; no malaria or
mokquitoes. LOUI HART,
5-1S-3m President and Manager.
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PERSONAL

Mr.. Chappell Cory and Superintend-
ent of Education John w. Abercrom-
bic. both of Montgomery, were in the
city yesterday on their way to Flor
ence to attend the meeting of the Flor
ence Normal College, which takes
place today.
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LoRiNG SPRlNGS-Mentone Ala,
Lookout Mountain-2500 Feet Altitude.
Chalypeate and freestone water. Cool
mountain air. No malaria. Fishing, boat
ing, bathing, hunting. driving, tenpins.
croquet and music. Terms reasonable.
b-14-3m CHAS. A. LORING, Prop.
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GREENBRlER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA.

CThe "oLD WHITE" sulphur). open
June 10. Famous for its sulphur baths.
Modern Improvements, with private
baths Orchestra of 10 pieces. Terms,
SIS to $25 week, $50 to 800 per month.
Write for illustrated booklet. Address
until June l, WARRINGTON Mills. Mgr.
The Grafton. WASH, D. C.
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PART AND PARCEL.

DMzZ7 DAINTY box, an exquisite wrapper, deli
KE&Z1 cate color, and cinging fragrance-yet all
VIA these will not cleanse the skinl Has 1t ever
~ occurred to you that you pay big prices for
these thingss Do you to buy five articles or do
you require only one-a strictly pure soap Remember
you pay for perfume whenever you buy It mixed
with SOAP Don't you think it is wiser to make yocr
own selection of perfume and buy separately is
certainly the method adopted by most persons fcti
waited taste, those who battle with pure Ivory Soap.
IVORY soAP-ss4,1ss PER CENT. PURE
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SUMMER RESORTS.
CHICAGO BEACH HOTEL

Ten minutes from heart OF city. No
.:irt and dust. Situated on boulevard and
lake at 81 St. Blvd. Chicago.
Send for illustrated booklet. 5-1-52t