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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
FOUR INSTANTLY KILLED.
Six Others Fatally Injured as Result
of Gas Explosion in Mine.

San Antonio Texas. May M--Four
killed instantly and six fatally injured
is the result of a gas explosion in shaft
No. 5 of the Hondo coal mines, on the
Mexican International Railroad, seventy
five miles from Eagle Pass. The explo-
sion occurred last Friday. but the news
of the accident has just reached this
city, The mine is the property of the
Mexican international Railroad Com
pany and the shaft in which the explo-
sion occurred is the same in which an
explosion occurred last February Killing
LOG men and injuring about as many
more.
The names of the dead and injured In
this second disaster are not given, but
they arc all Mexicans. AT the time :ha
explosion occurred there were but few
men at work In shaft No. ). fety hav-
ing been laid off the day before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, May 3O-Fololwing is the
weather forecast for Alabama: Showers
Saturday. cooler in central portion; Sun
day fair, fresh east to southeast winds.
Page One.
Judge Thomas G. Jones makes eloquent
speech at Grants tomb.
Boer delegates in Brussels admit that
peace has been secured.
Buencamino, the Filipino leader, makes
address at grave Of Washington.
American scientists say Fort de France
is perfectly safe.
Page Two.
Mr.. Herbert. an Englishman well known
in America, will probably succeed Lord
Pauncefote.
Page Three.
General Fitzhugh Lee makes speech to
members of G. A. R. during memorial
exercises.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in local hotels.
Page Five.
Sheriff A. w. Burgin Is acquitted of the
charge of negligence in allowing Frank
Duncan to escape.
County grants franchise to Seaboard.-
Belt Railway continues at work on its
tracks.
Demurrer to water company suit is
overruled.
Page Seven.
Dun's trade review
Page Eight.
Baseball. racing and general sporting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Western Floods Continue.

Oklahoma City, o. T., May 80. - The
floods in western Oklahoma ard the west
ern portion of Indian Territory continue
unabated, with the North Canadian
South Canadian, Washlta and other
streams still rising. At YinIta, l. T.,
town of 1000 in the Chickasaw nation.
where half OF the residence portion Is
under from four to five feet of water
from the overflow OF Rush creek and
where water to the depth Of two feet Is
running through the main street, there
is no sign of the flood recedng.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
LAJoIE GETS $1,000.
Has Signed lron-clad Agreement tc
Play With Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., May SO.-Manager w. r.
Armour of the Cleveland Club telegraph
ed the following statement 20 the Plain
Dealer tonight from Washington:
"LaJole and Bernhard signed an iron
clad your years contract yesterday to
play with the Cleveland Club. LaJoie's
salary will be $1,000 annually and Bern
ards $1,000 to be paid whether the courts
allow them to play or not"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
VIRGINIA CAROLINA co.
AND THE GERMANS AGREE

Berlin May SO.-The Virginia. Carolina
Chemical Company and the German Pot
ash Syndicate have reached ''commun-
ity of interests" agreement, according to
which there is to be no competition be-
tween them and in future potash will be
sold to the Virginia-carolina Company on
favorable terms. The properties acquired
In Germany by the Virginia. Carolina
comany are to join the syndicate here
These properties are roughly valued at
$5'OoOOo0. S. T. Morgan, president of the
Virginia Carolina Company, said today
to a representative of the Associated
Press:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Gus Lawson Wins.

Washington. May 3O.-At the Coliseum
Park bicycle races tonight the five-nlile
motor-paced heat race, the result Of
which was decided on points. was won
by Gus Lawson with six points; Tommy
Hall second with four points, and John
Lake third with two points. Two heats
were run, the time OF which was 7:s
for the first and 79s for the secnod In
a two mile motor race Joe Judge Was
first. Clam Turville second and Bob Lake
third Time 2:40 As.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Architectural League.

Toronto. May So.-This mornings ses-
sion of the Architectural League of Amer
lea was taken UP with two interesting
papers. ono on Landscape Architecture"
by George F. Pentecost Of New York and
the other on "Civic Art as Evolution. Not
Revolution" by Charles Milford Robin
son of Rochester This afternoon the
delegates were the guests of the Toronto
Architectural Eighteen Club
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31

I'VE have concluded to work together
and not pull each other down. In Ger
many the prices of potash will not be
changed"
Mr. Morgan, s. D. Crenshaw and e. c.
SpulsbQry, who are connected with the
Virginia-Ca Carolina Company together with
the principal members of the German pot
ash syndicate, were the guests at the
dinner last night of Julius Ribbert. This
dinner followed the signing of the agree
ment between the American company
and the German syndicate Today the
restaurant keepers of Berlin are talking
OF the magnificence of this repast, declar-
ing that the wines served cost 200 marks
a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
ALABAMA BOOKS.
Manv Volumes Received by the His
torical Department.

Montgomery, May -(Special)-Books
by Alabama writer's continue to be re-
ceived at the History Department. the
latest are copies of three books by Lillian
Rozell Messenger, who lived in Tuscum-
bia many years ago when her husband
was editor of the North Alabamian. She
now resides in Washington. The books
are "Fragments from an Old Inn I'm
tho Heart of America" and THE Vision
of Gold.''
Mrs Margaret Pickens Simms OF Cal
vert sends a copy of the book, "What
VIII She Do?" Mrs. Simms Is native
of Greensboro and her family connee-
tion is very extensive.
The department Is also in receipt of an
excellent likeness of Lieutenant Colonel
Robert M Sands of the Third Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
YAQUls ON WAR PATH.
Kill Governor of Ranch and a Servant.
Commit Robbery.

Tucson, Ariz., May 30.-El Correo Do
Sonora of May Is says the Yaqui Indians
are again on the warpath. On Tuesday
a band of Yaquis visited Iacarmen. a
Hacienda, near Hermosillo. and killed the
governor of the ranch and servant. be-
sides carrying off the provisions and TAX
ing away the best stock OH the place.
Another band visited the ranch of Don
Juan Maytorena, near Guayamas and
raided 1t, the occupants having escaped
when they saw the Indians approaching
Several other Haciendas were visited and
robbed.
The Guayamas paper says the situation
is serious, but whether a general out
break has set in is unable to state at
this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Mckinley Statue Unveiled.

Muskegon. Mich, May 3O.-The unveii-
ing today Of the bronze statue of the late
President Mckinley was the feature Of
Muskegons Memorial Day exercises. The
massive granite monument, together with
the large bronze figure OF the martyred
President. was given to the public
schools Of Muskegon by Charles p. Hack
ley. millionaire lumberman OF this city.
It cost $4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Gun Prematurely Discharged.

Wichita, Kan. May 30.-While artillery
men were preparing to fire Decoration
Day salute here today gun belonging to
Battery A, Kansas State Artillery. was
discharged prematurely, wounding three
members of the battery. The injured:
George Halter, fatally; Bert Davis. seri-
ously: G.. w. Thomas, seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Earthquake at ereenvIIIe. S. c.

Greenville. s. O., May 3o.-A distinct
earthquake shock was felt here early
this morning. The tremor was accompa-
MED by low rumbling sound. continued
for several seconds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-31
Love WashiRgI0ns Memory Next
to Or. Rial
BUENCAMIN0 IS ELOQUENT
Concludes With Plea to His Country
men to Have Faith in the Amerl-
can Government and All
VIII Be Made Right.

Washington, May 3O-Senor Felipe
Buencamino, the head oil the federal par.
ty in the Philippines, accom- panied by
the Filipinos now in Washington, paid
a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon today.
While there Senior Buencamino made an
address at the Tomb of Washington in
which he said in part:
Brothers: 1t has been written in the
history of this great republic for years
and years that she is the protector of
all liberty. We must insist that hereafter
the following words be added hereto:
Washington occupies the first place
next to the immortal DR.. Rizal in the
hearts of the Filipinos. Both devoted
their precious lives to secure the liberty
of their respective peoples. In the Union
of these two noble sentiments is based
the firm faith of the Philippine federal
party in the American government,
whether the Republican or Democratic
party is in power
Love Washington.
Both parties love Washington and they
will never betray their great father.
lSlNhSl poi y Will 6iNS u Jhoit StdpiS anu
liberal government to our country, be-
cause the people of our country are at
the present time under the protection
of Washingtbn's people.
THE practical. useful and beneficial
action on our part Is to give our as
sstance to the government of the United
States in the difficult work of the regen-
Grafton of our country. When l stopped
at Honolulu l was greatly impressed by
the fact that American civilization has
in a period of less than three years al
ready manifested the most magnificent
results. Why is this? Because the wise
and civilized measures taken by the AM
erican government In Honolulu, find no
obstacles of whatsoever kind
Accepted in Honolulu.
The fertile American civilization is ac-
cepted In Honolulu just as well as 1t was
accepted in Louisiana and in California.
and because 1t was so accepted in these
last named states Is due the complete
happiness and welfare of the people, ex-
actly as was the case with the people
of the thirteen original states.
"lf the Filipinos place obstacles in the
way of the execution of the steps taken
by the American government, instead Of
Loyalty and frankly assisting 1t. 1t Will be
our own fault If we continue living so
far behind the times as we'll as so miser-
ably
"Brothers. glory to Washington, glory
to the Philippines, and let us have faith
that the American government will effect
a regeneration of a beneficial character
of our nation. because | was thus assured
yesterday morning by President Roose-
velt and President Roosevelt spoke in the
name of the great people of the United
States"
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London. May 31.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Milan, Italy. re-
norts that the cattle have ceased to Craze
on the slopes of Mont Trabochette, be-
tween Nice and Genoa owing to the sui
phurous exhalations from the mountain.
Continual slight tremors of the earth are
felt and these are supposed to be con-
nected with the recent volcanic eruptions
in the Antilles
The Holly chieftain., 1902-03-14

l
Mrs. Francis Podmore President W. c.
T. u, Saranac Lake New York, Owes
Her Health to Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vege
table Compound. Read Her Letter.
"DEAR MRS PNkHAx For several years after my child
born felt peculiar weakness such had experienced
before with the ovaris and frequent headaches
tried the doctors medicines and found money than
wasted friend who had been cured through the of Lydia E.
Pnkhams Vegetable Compound advised try it. did
also your sanave Wash, and say experienced
such relief before Within six weeks like another
felt young and strong and happy
"Ths several but Lydia E. Pmkhams Vegetable
Compound my only medicine feel bad tired few
doses brings instant relief '-MRs. FRANCIS PoDMoRE.
$4,000 FORFEIT ABOVE GENUINE.
When troubled with Irregular suppressed painful
menstraon weakness liberation Of the
boang aaunce general debility INDIGESTION and nervous
beset with symptoms
excabity rritaby seeplessnes melancholy a
they should remember there tried and remedy Lydia E.
Vegetable Compound such troubles
Refuse buy other medicine, you need the best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

further reduction was made. making the to-
tai reduction Of tariff rates in favor of mer-
chandise from the united kingdom 1913 per
cent. The official report of the trade and
which has just reached the treasury bureau
of statistics, includes series of tables
showing the imports for consumption from
the United States, Great Britain and other
countries, and the total imports. for a long
term OF years This shows that in the ifs
cal year 1885, the one Immediately proceed
ing the year In which the reduction of tariff
in favor of products from Great Britain be-
gan. Canadian imports from Great Britain
were $S2.979, ZAP. and in 1902 $40, 2O6,O an
dian imports from the United States were
$5S,5T40 24 and in 1902 500, S14, 750, an in
crease of S62. 240. 726.
Not only do Canadian imports from the
United States show a greater actual in
crease from 1896 to 1902 than do those from
the united kingdom. but the percentage of
increase in imports from the United States
is also greater than that in imports from
the united kingdom. and the percentage
which imports from the United States form
of the total imports of Canada is greater in
1902 than it was in 1896, while the percent
age which imports from Great Britain form
of the total imports of Canada is less in
1902 than it was in 1896. Comparing 1896
with 1902 the actual increase in imports
from Great Britain is, as already shown,
Sic 226, 800 and the actual increase in inn
ports from the United States is 500, 240, 726
Considered by percentages, the imports
into Canada from Great Britain show an
increase of So per cent, while those from
the United States show an increase Of 107
per cent, since 1896; imports from Great
Britain formed in 1896 30 per cent of the
total imports into Canada and In 1902 "a
per cent. while imports from the United
States, which in 1896 formed 50 per cent.
formed in 1902 60 per cent of the total i'm
ports into Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
BENEFIT OF VETERANS.
Movement to Provide Temporary Home
in This CITY,

The movement which was started sew
eral weeks ago to establish a temporary
home in this city for Spanish War Veterans.
as described at the time by The Star and
which has been Endorsed by Mrs Flora A.
Lewis, president general of the National
Ladies' Auxiliary. Spanish War Veterans,
has taken definite shape. 1t has been de-
cided by several organiza lions interest ed
In the matter to ask Congress for an an
nual appropriation of 81 500 to be added to
the appropriation of 81 500 which is made
each year for the maintenance of the tenn
porary home for ex-soldiers of the civil
war. which is situated on Missouri avenue
near Sd street
This institution is conducted under the
auspices of the G. A. R., and 1t has been
ascertained that its managers would he
Spain under similar conditions as those
imposed upon the civil war veterans, pro-
vided such action is sanctioned by Con-
gress and an additional sum Is appropriated
for the care of the younger veterans who
may find themselves stranded here.
Under the present rules no veteran of
the war with Spain can receive lodgings
and food or other assistance at the G. A. r.
home, the appropriation not being available
for that purpose. The additional appropria-
ton, with an accompanying proviso by
Congress. would give Spanish War Veterans
an entrance to the Missouri avenue insti-
tuition. This, the promoters Of the Spanish
War Home claim. would be better than es-
tablishing the proposed refuge, as the G..
A. r. home is already established and Is
amply furnished and provided for the ac-
commodation of INDECENT soldiers who are
here temporarily.
Action will be taken on the matter at the
forthcoming meetings of the several COM
District. as well as by the ladies' auxil-
iaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Tipman Easy for DAILY.

What proved TO be one of the shortest
boxing contests that ever took place came
of in Baltimore last night. when Tom DAILY
OF New York punched out Joe Tipman of
Baltimore in exactly twenty seconds Only
one blow was struck or attempted and II
was the one that did the business. Both
men were in the pink of condition. At the
sound of the gong DAILY took the offensive
and Tipman backed around the ring. He
got into Days corner. The latter feinted
with his left and seeing that Tipman held
his guard low, shot out his right, which
landed plumb on Tipman's jaw The latter
feu like log. his head striking the floor
with terrific force and was counted out by
Referee Billy Roche.
sam solomon, manager of Kid Sullivan
OF washington, has Issued a challenge for
his man to meet Daily. and declares he is
ready to post a forfeit as soon as he hears
from DAILY. Challenges to the winner have
been issued by Terry McGovern Kid Broad
and Benny Yanger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
COAL A RARITY.
Not More Than One-Twentieth Of
Quantity Needed.

Despite the fact that nearly all the mines
in the anthracite region that were closed
during the big strike are now in operation
there Is scarcity of the product In Wash
iDgton and the indications are suggestive
that the product will be at considerable
premium throughout the winter.
When the operators and miners agreed
more than a month ago to submit the diff
ferences Involved by the strike to arbi-
tration there was every reason to believe
that consumers would be able to get
enough hard coal to carry them along. A
leading dealer and member of the Coal
Dealers Association Is authority for the
statement that not to exceed one-twenti-
eth Of the coal to supply the needs of the
city has been brought here up to the pres
ent
The association fixed the retail price Of
hard coal at $50 a ton, an increase of so
cents ton over the price before the strike.
When this action was taken 1t was ex-
pected that the big companies that supply
the dealers would fill standing orders. The
operating companies have not done this,
evidently sending the product of the mines
to cities and towns farther north, where
cold weather comes earlier and is more Sc
we're.
Mr.. v. Baldwin Johnson said today that
he doubted if the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Company, which supplies
more than half of the hard coal used in
w aSnlnstOn, would nnd IL physically posi-
Bile to deliver at any time the coming win
ter more than one-tenth of the quantity
heretofore shipped.
AS to the supply of anthracite coal to
Washington from all other sources during
the present winter 1 am pessimistic, Mr.
Johnson said. Il do not believe it physical
ly possible to get more than 70 per cent of
the anthracite needs. 1t follows from this
that. in my judgment, at least 25 per cent
of the fuel will have to be substitute fuel,
that is to say, fuels other than anthra cite
coal L do not believe that it will be posi-
BILE to get at any price anthracite coal
enough to meet the Washington require
ments.''
Two large barges, laden with hard coal
from the Pennsylvania mines, came into
Port this morning in tow of the Baltimore
tug ]. S. Hoskins. which brought them
from Perryville Md. They each have a
cargo of from 600 to 700 tons, and are the
first coal-laden vessels to arrive here since
early In the summer. before the coal strike
began One barge is consigned to ]. Maury
Dove and will be disposed of to customers.
while the other goes to the Washington
Gas Light Company. Several barges laden
with hard coal for dealers here. are said
to be afioat and are expected to arrive at
any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
CON TINEN TAI HALL
PLANS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Funds to Be Raised by Subscription
Proceedings Of the Dis
trict Society.

The second annual conference Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution IN
the District of Columbia at the New VIII
lard yesterday was replete with interest.
Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood, state regent for
the District of Columbia, presided at both
sessions and conducted the opening exer-
cises, which consisted of singing America
and repeating the Lords prayer.
The regents of the thirteen chapters In
the District submitted their reports. The
officers of most of the chapters told Of the
plans adopted for raising funds for the
Continental Memorial Hall. which the
daughters propose to erect in Washington
at cost of 100000.
The names of the chapters and their re-
gents are: Mary Washington, Mrs Lee;
Dolly Madison. Mrs. Mallett; Constitution,
Mrs Helen Foster; Manor House, Mrs. Bal
lenger; Continental, Mrs. Marsh; Catharine
Montgomery, Miss Mary Desha; Lucy Hol-
combe, Mrs. Lucy Holcombe; Martha WASH
ington, Mrs. Roome; Marian Danforth, Mrs:
Draper; Army and Navy, Mrs. David
Smith; Columbia, Mrs. Croissant; Ameri-
can, Mrs. Stocking. and Elizabeth Jackson,
Mrs. Wysong.
Many of the chapters have decided to
raise money by soliciting subscriptions.
Others have adopted subscription boxes in
which all the members will place 1 cent a
day. The Marian Danforth Chapter will
place a memorial window in the proposed
building.
Purchase of a Flag.
Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks the president
general, was expected to make an address
at the evening session, but was unable to
be present. Mrs. Lockwood presided at
this session. Mrs. Amos G. Draper ad-
vocated having a flag float from the lot
in which the continental hall Is to be
tho Nov
she pledged s. toward a fund to purchase
the first flag, the same to be raised on
February %.
Miss Janet Richards recited a poem on
the flag. The Hawaiian Glee Club sang
several selections. Others who participated
In the evening program were Miss Emily
Maulsby, Charles j. Failley. Granville Fer
maid and Messrs. Lambeborine and White.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster spoke briefly, and
the meeting closed with the singing OF
America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Epworth League Anniversary.
ecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG. Nd, November p, 1902.
The Epworth League Chapter at this
place has arranged to celebrate the ninth
anniversary Of its organization in the
Methodist Episcopal Church next Tuesday
evening. November q. The program as
prepared includes the following: Introduc-
tory remarks by the president, Mr.. G. F.
Duvail: singing hymn 293 Epworth hymnaI;
prayers. ]. S. Crawford; Scripture lesson,
34th Psalm, by Mrs. NJ. e. Phebus and Miss
Ida Smith; singing. 294 hymnal; paper,
Object of the League Is to Be Power"
Mrs Virts; volunteer remarks by members
of the chapter; address. 1.-The Pledge" by
the pastor: music; address. Look Up and
Lift Up For Christ and the Church." by
Frank T. Israel president Of the District
League: doxoiogy. followed by benediction
by the pastor.