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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
N ASYLUM HORROR
Fearful Work Of the Flames in a
London Institution.
FIFTY PEOPLE DEAD.
There Were Nearly Six Hundred Pc
males In the burning Annex and
the Scenes Mere Both Ter
rible and Touching.

London. Jan. FIFTY insane pa
tients were burned 20 death by Gre at
the Colney Hatch asylum this morn.
Ing.
The FIRE occurred In the Jewish wing
OF the institution. The flames spread
with great rapidiiy. and before they
could be got under control FIVE wooden
buildings. including the dormitories
and the doctors apartments. were gut
ted. All efforts Of the officials were d.
reoted TO removing the insane inmates.
but the latter became Wild with eI-
element and were 30 panic-strieken
that not only were they unable 10 help
themselves. but greatly impeded the
operations Of those trying 10 save
them. There were nearly 900 women
in the burned annex by the time the
fire was discovered. and most OF them
we're safely transferred 10 the main
building. which Is uninjured. Some.
however. escaped. and are still at
large rendering n difficult 10 ascertain
the exact number Of those burned 10
death.
Oficials admit that about fifty bodies
have been recovered. but Il Is feared
the full extent 0f the disaster Is not yet
known All victims are lunatics Their
charred remains presented a hOrrifying
spectacle. The asylum is besleged by
anxious relatives and friends. who ar
rived from al quarters
Pitiable scenes were witnessed as
weeping men and women left the
premises after ascertaining relatives or
friends bad perished ia the flames. The
nurses had terrible experience trying
TO assist the insane people. who were
so panic-stricken they literally had 20
be- driven % a place of safety. The in
hammable premises almost immediate
ly became a furnace. nothing was left
standing The corrugated iron roofs.
dormitories and bedsteads Of the pa
tients were meltd by the intense heat
Some lunatlcs were burned In their
beds. and the charred remains 0f 9TH
ers were found huddled together in
corners. while groups Of partially con-
humed bodies on the site OF the corri-
dors showed many persons had lost
their lives and sacrificed those OF
others In the frantic efforts 20 force a
passage through the flames 10 the main
building
Latest estimate places the number
Of deaths at ifty-two. All were
women.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
FOUR MORE DEATHS.
Babonic Hague stun Gather. I'm Victim
In the city OF MasatIaa.

Babonic riaEue SIl Gather. I'm Victim,
In the city OF Masatlaa.
Mazailan. Jan. 27.-There were fou,
deaths from the plague Monday Tho
number OF patients In the lazaretto 4.
fifty.
One new victim Is Luis Cervantes
brother Of the chief ~ police Of Guada
lara. who recently started a daily pa.
per In which he has attacked sanitary
measures and physicians. and advised
the Use o. domestic remedies only.
Antonia Loon. a school teacher. has
died of the plague. Her relatives have
been Isolated and the house she occu.
pied burned.
The building occupied by the arti.
sans society has been burned.
The entire ward known as III Cuer.
nito has been destroyed BY Are 10 pre.
vent lis injecting other localities.
The Increase % the disease Is due 20
the return of poor people who had
sought refuge outside the city and ro.
turned here incited hy hunger B,.nE
weak they succumb readily.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
PAYMENTS BY BANKS.
A New YoFk Institation wm unaertak.
CashinE Of First Claims.

CashinE Of First Claims.
Washington. Jan. 27-In addition
20 the oner Of part Of the customs OF
la Guayra and Porto Cabello AZ a
guarantee, Mr.. Bowen informed the
powers that several New York banks
had expressed their willingness to un.
dertake the payment for the hrsi
claims demanded by the powers upon
the basis of such guarantee. Mr.
Bowen did not say whether he had
made a definite arrangement with any
particular banks. but as soon az The
powers hear of the consent OF reliable
houses 10 guarantee the payment Of
the hrst claims the blockade will be-
raised. This is expected 20 be- within
two or three. days In the event of
this arrangement being concluded IL
is supposed that the customs OF the
two ports mentioned will be- admins
tered Jointly by representative OF the
powers and Of the banks concerned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
r...rh IN rrrnt, Mlnn,..

Washington. Jan. 27-The house
made a new record In the matter OF
appropriation bills. TIE military
academy BIN was passed IN twenty
minutes without a single word OF DE-.
bate. The Indian bill. which followed.
was not completed. as Mr. Burton of
Ohio Republican. made long speech
90 it in general criticism of the policy
Of The government toward Indians
The military appropriation bin car
Tios s6ii.273
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Conmuted 10 Life ImprI.onm.p,.

Washington. Jan. 27.--The preslden,
has has commuted 10 lie imprisonment,
the death sentence pronounced against
Geo. Barclay and James Brummell
who were convicted OF murder IN OK
lahoma and sentenced 90 De hanged
Feb. l2 In the case Of Homer Bird
convicted OF murder In Alaska. the
president has declined 20 Interfere and
be will be hanged within q few weeks
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
STATE ELKs.
They Meet at Dallas with Delegate. frosu
Number Of Cities.

Dallas. Jan. 27.-The lodges Of the
Benevolent Protective Order Of Elks
are In session in this city. Grand Ex
allied Ruler Cronk Of Omaha called
the meeting 10 order and a goodly
number OF delegates we're in attend.
anCe
The purpose OF the meeting IL "a
form a state organization. Texas has
thirty seven subordinate lodges and
last year led all the states In the mum.
Der OF new charters granted. The
meetings are being held In the ele.
CANT building OF the local lodge
which Is beautifully decorated. Dallas
lodge has 300 members. The pro.
gramme includes a banquet with GOV
ors Tor 300 az the Oriental hotel.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28

Enid. Okla. Jan. %. - Frederick
walker. twenty years old shot and
Killed his iather while the latter was
a. dinner The son was angry becauss
bis father had chastlsed him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
PAGE CHOSEN.

TeHas BniidinE 81 "a. Louis
Austin. Jan. 27-The executive COM
mittee OF the Texas Worlds fair com.
mission decided 10 employ Chas. n.
PAGE. Jr., Of Austin. as consulting
architect TO erect the Texas building.
The committee also decided 10 OFFER
silver and bronze medals for the three
best specimens Of agriculture. horti-
culture and vineyard products grown
In Texas for states exhibit at the fair.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28

Montgomery. Ala. Jan. 2T-By prac
iically a unanimous vote the legisla
tive reelected Senator Pettus. Each
house balloted separately.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-28
F.lrb.nL. bod. own suee...or.

indianapolis. Jan. 21.-In Joint iegis
latiye session Senator Fairbanks was
reelected. lie spoke about Indlana's
progress and was given a great ova.
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
MILITIA OFFICERS
 CALLED ID MEET
Conference Will be Held to De-
 eide on Encampment
CHlCAKMAUGA PLAN FAILS
Supreme Court Convenes, But the Higdon Case Was Not Submitted, Attorneys Desiring Postpone
 ment-Dr. Cameron Arrested.

Montgomery. May 12. = Especially = A conference of the officers of the Alabama National Guard has been called to meet with Governor Jelks and Adjutant Gen. eral Brandon at the capitol next Satur- day at noon. This conference is called for the purpose of determining when and where the annual encampments of the several regiments are to be held this year. The governor had hoped to have the en- tire state militia go into camp at Chicka- mauga in body this year, believing that the citizen soldiers would thus derive much better instruction. It now seems that there Is little probability of getting the soldiers to Chickamauga this year, and the purpose of the conference of the officers is to determine what is best in the premises. A brigade encampment, to be held in Montgomery early in June, has been suggested and is heartily ap- proved by a number of officers.
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FATAL ACCIDENT
 NEAR GADSDEN
WILLIAM BLACK, AN EMPLoYE OF THE KYLE LUMBER CO.,, KILLED WHILE HOSTING LOGS FROM THE RIVER TO THE MILL.

Gadsden, May 12.-(special) = William Black, an employ of the Kyle Lumber company, was killed by the breaking Of a lever at the mills in this city yesterday afternoon The best report that could be obtained is as follows: MT. Black was hoisting logs from the river to the mill. His lever refused to work, and as the carriage came into the room there was jam and MT. Black was struck in the breast by the brake and knocked back ward. His head struck some heavy tim bers and his skull was crushed. He was not thought to be very badly hurt at first, but after being removed to his home he was examined by a physician and his wounds pronounced fatal The back part of his head was crushed, and he died at Il o'clock that night.
 MT. Black was weIl-known citizen of Gadsden, having lived here for many years. He was 46 years of age and leaves wife and several children. The remains were taken to Turkeytown for interment.
 Aaron Anthony shot and stabbed Tom Douglass in East Gadsden Saturday af- ternoon and it is doubtful If he will re- cover. It seems Anthony went to the field where Douglass was at work and shot him in the side and as he fell he ran up and stabbed him in the breast. Both are negroes and the trouble was caused about Anthony's wife. Anthony made his escape.
 The new saloon law went into effect Saturday night. This law requires that all the screens, shades, blinds and any things that obstructs the full view of the premises from front to back must be re- moved on the closing hour Saturday night and stay down until Monday morning. The proprietor or clerk of a saloon shall not enter his place of business on the Sabbath day. So in accordance with the new law all of the saloons had their screens and shades removed Saturday night.
 Green Poe shot and perhaps fatally wounded Harralson Bulard in Attalla Saturday night. Both are negroes, and the row started about a woman and the shooting was in front of a saloon Bull lard was shot in the back and will prob ably die. Poe Is in jail in this city.
 Tom Webb died at his home in Spring Garden Sunday morning after long ill., ness. MT. Webb was 21 years of age, and was a promising young man.
 The Etowah rifles will be inspected Thursday, May IA, by Captain Johnson of the regular army. Captain Johnson is from the McPherson barracks in Atlanta, and is in the state for the purpose of in- specting the state troops. He Will be ac- companied on his trips by the adjutant general of the state troops.
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 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mall in- vited without charge.
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 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute Is thoroughly equipped with all modern surgical. electrical. x ray. violet ray. galyan faradlc battery, electric static machine. arc light cabi- nets and other modern electro and me- cbanical therapeutic devices for aiding ne In the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is ,ndorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation pr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession, but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from A family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
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more are expected. The grand encamp- ment met yesterday morning and even ing, this being the fifty-ffth annual meeting of the grand encampment.
 The canton has just been organized here. being the first and only one in the state. They presented quite a handsome appearance in the new trappings as they marched to the hall.
 The following are the officers of the grand encampment: A. L.. Miller, grand patriarch; J. W. Roberts, grand high priest; J. H. Broom, grand senior war den; Herman vogel, grand junior war den; Robert West, grand scribe; Edward Erswel grand marshall J. M. Tubb, grand sentinel; E. U. Whiteside deputy grand sentinel; John Ellis, grand repre- sentative.
 This morning a meeting of the en- campment and grand lodge was held, and in spite of the heavy downpour of rain there was a splendid audience. The meeting was presided over by J. Webb Carson. Mayor Cochrane made a splendid address of welcome, which was responded to in very gracious manner by O. J. Scenes of Mobile. M T. Ormond made the welcome address in behalf of the To- cal lodge The Selma team lodge will have charge of the initiation in ths first and second degrees tonight.
 
 There's no substitute for Hoods Sarsa- parilla-its merit is peculiar to Itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
LEWIS PRESIDENT
 OF BESSEMER BANK
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE TRUST AND BANKING co. MEET AND ELECT oFFlcERs-oTHER BEs- sEMER NEWS oFeINTEREsT.

Bessemer. May 12.-(special)-The stock holders of the Bessemer Trust and Banking company met this afternoon at the office of the Bessemer Land and Im- provement company and elected the fol- lowing officers:
 President, w. H. Lewis; vice president, H. l.. Badham; directors H. L. Badham, G. B. Mccormack, T. A. Lewis, Ssmuei Rosenbaum, Louis Hoster, c. H. Steven son, w. L. Martin. c. McAdory, w. G.. Hurd, John D. Hanby, Lee Moody w.. H. Lewis, J. J. Sullivan, w. H. Dennis, J. A. Estes, G. R. Lewis.
 The place of cashier was left open as it is desired to secure thorough bank ing man with experience and qualities fitting him for the place.
 It was reported that the $50,0O0 capital stock had been subscribed. It was de- cided to begin business within ten days, and for the present the office of the Bessemer Land and Improvement com pany will be used. Steps are to be im- medately taken, however, to secure per- manent quarters for the new bank, which starts business with bright prospects of success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
SULLICENT.
Good Rains Have Fallen and Farmers
 Are In Good Spirits.

Sulligent, May 12.- Especially Good rains have fallen throughout this sec tion, and farmers are in good spirits again.
 Derrel Hollis, who was struck on the head with stick by a negro Saturday, seems to be doing well and will recover. The negro is in jail at Vernon.
 Dr. Branyan, a recent graduate of the Memphis Medical college and Dr. T. H. Young, a graduate of Tulane university. New Orleans, are here standing the ex- animation before the medical board of Lamar county.
 The district meeting of Jasper district, Methodist church, south, will convene here on the 22nd inst. A large crowd of both ministers and laymen are expected to attend.
 Dr. B. B. Mitchell, colored, has stood the examination before the board in this county and has been granted license to practice medicine. He is the first color ed doctor ever licensed in this coun- ty. He is a graduate of Rust university, Holly Springs, Miss, and of the Meharry Medical college, Nashville, and reflects credit on his race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
The Supreme Court.

The Higdon case was not submitted to the Supreme court today, attorneys ask ing permission to submit the case on Thursday, which was granted.
 The docket today was very light and a recess over to Thursday was had. The following decisions were rendered.:
 McClelland, c. J.-Bhmingham Trust and Savings company vs. Jefferson coun- ty ct al. appeal from Jefferson Chancery court; affirmed.
 Tyson, J.-Marie L. E. German vs. W. B. Brown ct al; appeal from Shelby Char cery court; reversed and rendered.
 Sharpe, J.-Frank Smith vs. the state of Alabama: appeal from Wilcox Circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Dowdell, J.-National Building and Loan association vs. B. F. Cheatham ct al; appeal from Montgomery Circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
ENSLEY.
Miss Leona McNamee Dies of Fever In
 Clairton, Pa.

Ensley. May 12.-(Special) )-News was received here today that Miss Leona McNamee died at her home at Clairton, Pa, this morning at o'clock. She is well known in Ensley, where her father, T. H. McNamee, was until recently superintendent of the bloom ing mills. The family moved to Penn sylvania, where MT. McNamee holds a similar position at Clairton. Miss Nc kamee was held in the highest esteem. The young men of Ensley sent beau tiful floral offering to Clairton this morning. Death was caused by typhoid fever, after an illness of several weeks. Miss McNamee was the youngest mem- Der of the family. She was 16 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

TT TUSCALOOSA, May 12. - (special) =
 Tuscaloosa Female college, one or the most historic buildings in the state was bought this afternoon by Prof R. J. Holston of the Meridian, Miss, male col lege. The entire property, including furni- ture, was bought for s11,5O0.
 Former President W. F. Melton sold the building last week to Dr. T. w. Leather wood for s1O.OOO with the understanding that if the school was continued the fur niture would be included. Dr. Leather wood bought the building merely as an in- vestment.
 Professor Holston will continue the school under the same name He was formerly associated with Prof. J. w. Betson, in Meridian, but he is native of Alabama. He was a pupil of Prof. Henry Tutwiler and is an A. M. graduate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13

human beings, and spared the woman cast to them in the arena. It is astonish- ing how little sympathy women have for women. In the home the mistress sees the maid with the signs of suffering che recognizes so well, but she does not tighten the sick girls load by touch of her finger In the store the forewomau sees the pallor and exhaustion which mark wonlan1y weakness, but allows nothing for them. It Is work or quit
 Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well, by curing the womanly diseases which undermine the health and sap the strength. rFavorite Pre- scription" establishes regularity, dries weakening drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures female weak ness.
 uWhen first cornmenced using Dr. Pierce's GsnseHoo ssrssoss & G. wss ssI0as sae1 ing from female weakness, disagreeable drain, bearipg-down pains, weak and tired feeling all the time l dr.ggsd srcuna in that wsy .S,,Ss for After taking. the fnt bottle I began to feel its Prescrsption, two of Golden Medical Dis Dis used One bottle of Dr. ssges cstarrh Remedy. enough for your lind sdviee and the good your medtcine has done me.p
 UFavorite Prescription makes weak women strong, sick women well. Ac- cept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak women.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the most desirable laxative for delicate women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
TuScaIOOsa Female College
 BONght by Prof. HOIStOn

of Howard. He is a Methodist, a signlf- cant fact to those who know that the old college has long been a Methodist school, although one of its presidents was an Episcopalian.
 With the school passing into Professor Holston's hands the recent proposition to buy 1t for the Young Womans Annex at the university, which the trustees were considering, Is settled. J. c. Harrison, one of Tuscaloosa's 8 most prominent men, said tonight that the young women in their cramped quarters at the annex must not dispair of hope. "On the contrary said MT Harrison, 1T believe there Is an even brighter prospect than before this pur- chase. The university owns magnificent building property and with the sentiment now awakened in behalf of adequate quar- ters for the young women of the state. I believe that a new and commodious an- mex will be erected on the university property"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
KLOTz & GOLDMAN,
HUNTSVILLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Woman's Board Holding Interesting Meeting.

Huntsville, May 12-(Special)-The Cumberland Presbyterian Woman's Mis- sion board spent the greater part of to- day discussing and defining the duties of officers. Devotional exercises were con- ducted by Mrs. T. Ashburn of Indiana. Mrs. N. A. Lyon of Missouri spoke of the need of missions in Japan, and told of the manufacture of idols and the man. ner of their worship. Mrs. w. B. Pres ton of Texas conducted round table" on Christian stewardship.
 Mrs. Williams of Arkansas made a prayer for temperance. The auxiliary presidents, secretaries and treasurers held conferences during the afternoon and made reports outlining the duties of these officers. Miss Lula Durham of Ir- diana made an interesting report.
 This evening was devoted to hearing re- ports and experiences of returned mis- sioaaries-Niss Gardner from Japan, Mrs. R. F. Johnston of North Carolina, Miss Paul of Alabama and Mrs. Decker of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
Some
 

Believe any Underwear good enough for their skin. Yet they wonder why they suffer from eczema or why they have catarrh, colds or rheu- matism.
 The right kind of Under wear keeps the skin in the right condition.
 The Dr. Dieinel Under wear is the correct covering for the human body, always and everywhere.
 whatever comes from K. & G. is
 Korrect and Good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
H. J. Cameron Arrested.

H. J. Cameron, a Tallapoosa county physician, was lodged in jail here today on charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Several months ago while here Dr. Cameron represented to friends that he had valuable stock in g. Coosa county gold mine for sale and 1t is said that he succeeded in having friends cash numerous checks and drafts that were returned as worthless. He was arrested in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
To Build New Oil Mill.

Huntsville, May 12.-(Special.)- )-Assist- ant State Geologist Henry McCalley and Mir. s. L. Whitten, general manager of the New York-Alabama Oil company, have gone into the country to select sites for two additional oil wells. Both will be located in Madison county, where oil indications are excellent. Well Mo- i, half mile from this city, Is now moro than 600 feet deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
TUSCALOOSA.
odd Fellows Have Large Attendance
 at Encampment.

Tuscaloosa, May 12.-(Special) )-Perhaps one of the largest encampments the Odd Fellows of Alabama ever held Is the one which is now in session here. Delegates began coming in Sunday night. and have been coming in steadily on every train. Today there are about 600 here. and many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
DRS. DOzIER & CO, PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-13
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