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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
BURNED BY GASOLINE.
Mrs. Beman Was Using Fluid TO Clean
Feathers When Il Exploded.

Mrs. Ella Beman, of 313 Eighth
street south, is now at Asbury hospital
suffering from painful, If not serious,
burns due to gasoline explosion this
morning.
Mrs. Bemau was cleaning feathers
with gasoline, which suddenly explod-
ed, enveloping the woman in flames.
The other members of the household
rushed to her assistance and quickly
extinguished the fire, but not before
she had been seriously burned. The
damage to the house was slight
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
JUST ASK BY LETTER

And we will be pleased to send you by
mail prepaid sample of Rea Bros Cas-
carin. 1t is an ideal liquid laxative for
children. grown people and everyone.
Cures after all others have failed. We
know what Rea Bros. Cascarin will do
gists; price SO cents per bottle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
HIRED GIRL SCREAMED.
This Enabled Sheriff to Get Early Start
on Escaped Prisoners.

Special to The Globe
BLUE EARTH, Mimi, July 8.-Dan
Smith, of Winnebago City, and Frank
Bartlett, of Elmore, short term prisoners
at the JAIL made dash for liberty early
this morning. Being only in for short
terms, the men on the lower floor are
allowed the freedom of the cage. Before
the sheriffs family was up the hired girl
took the breakfast in to the prisoners, and
the alarm and Sheriff Freer and his son,
John Freer, at once started in pursuit.
John found the fellows hid in bushes be-
hind neighboring house and brought
them back without trouble. sa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
GOV. oDELL AS eEoeRAPHER.
He Thinks Erie Canal Would Put Gotham
on the Great Lakes.

Special to The Globe.
DULUTH, Mimi, July 8-Gov. Odell of
New York, Police Commissioner F. ".
Greene. and other New Yorkers, are in
Odell expressed strong hope for the Erie
canal rebuilding bill to come before the
people of his state this fall on referen-
dunn vote and said it would make New
York city and Duluth the two commercial
points on the great lakes.
Gov Odell and other members of the
New Yak party were given banquet
tonight at the Kitchi Gammi club Mayor
Hugo. of Duluth, was the toastmasteT
Prominent Duluth men We're present, in
Guiding Bishop McGelrick, Bishop J. D.
Morrison and Commodore A. B. Wolvin.
The visitors left for ST. Paul at II o'clock
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
Mr.. kerfoot Certainly Popular.

Special to The Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, July S-The fourth
quarterly conference of the Central Meth
odfst church has invited Rev. S. F. Kerr
foot to return as pastor for his seventh
year. the invita- ton taking the form of
request to the bishop to make this APP
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
TRlckED OUT OF $3.50.

Superior Man cashes Check and Wishes
He Hadn't.
Special to The Globe.
SUPERIOR Wis, July 8-The police
are looking for man that forged the
name of j. B. Ennis to a check for $50
and then passed it upon George Larson
A man purporting to be Ennis called up
Larson by telephone and asked him if he
would cash a check. Larson said he
would and when the man showed up
claiming to have been sent by Ennis, the
check was cashed and Larson is out $780,
The check was drawn on the bank where
Ennis does business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
Killed by list Blows.

DAVIS, Iowa. July 8.-Because he owed
him thirty cents in a game of poker which
they had just finished, Enoch Burrell
killed Frank Thompson. AS the game
broke up Burrell demanded his money,
and when refused he struck Thompson
twice on the temple with his fist. BurrelI
was arrested,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
FALLS INTO THE HOLD.

Thomas Dempsy Fractures His Skull on
Steamer Hutchinson.
Special to The Globe.
SUPERIOR, Wis, July 8-Thomas
Dempsy, a. deck hand on the steamer
Hutchinson, fell into the hold of the boat
today and lived but a few hours. His
skull was fractured al the base.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
o,erIen. of Montana. Gets In.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, July 81. NJ.
O'Brien, of Montana today passed the
examination and was admitted as a mid
shipman to the naval academy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY.

Opposition to Favorable Action In Case OF
Two South Dakotans.
Special to The Globe
SIOUX FALLS, S.. D., July S.-Judge
Garland, of the United States court in this
city. has granted discharges from bank
ruptcy in the cases of the following per-
sons, and all claims against them have
been Cancelled: John Sanders, Long
Meadow township, Roberts county; Sam
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-09
JOHN P. RAARs JR. BANKRUPT.
His Debts Are Secured by Conveyance of
Minnesota Pine Lands.

NEW YORK, July S-John P. Baars
Jr., of this city, has filed petition in
bankruptcy, placing his liabilities at $780,
$50 and assets at $1,166,sS5. All the La
bilities are secured by the conveyance
of pine lands in st. Louis county, Mime
sofa, nominally valued at $1,034,309.
The principal creditors are the Security
Chapman, Chicago, sS,347: John Marten.
Minneapolis, $106,557, and s.. F. Bars
ST., Grand Rapids Mich. $52,908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
MINERS WILL PROBABLY
 DEMAND EIGHT HOUR DAY

be on hand W. R. Farley, a national executive committeeman, will take an ac- tive part in the proceedings.
 The first order of business will be the roll call of delegates, and this will be followed by the appointment or com mittee on rules and regulations. The scale committee will then be named and retire to arrange a scale to be submitted.
 This scale of wages will be submitted, after it's adoption by the convention to the conference of the miners and opera tors, which will be held in Birmingham on the following Monday.
 At that time the representatives of the Alabama Coal Operators association Will see the scale drawn up at the convention and it will be discussed
 Just what the scale will contain is not known, and will not be made public until after the joint conference. No state ments of any kind on the subject will be given by either side.
 President Mitchell of the national or ganization of the United Mine Workers of America will attend the conference June 22 Whether or not he will make speech while here has not been deter mined. and probably will not be until his arrival in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
CASE ATTRACTS
 MUCH ATTENTION
pR. T. Nj. ROBINSON ON TRIAL ON CHARGE OF MALPRACTICE. MUCH EXPERT TESTIMONY IS INTRODUCED.

The arguments were begun yester- day afternoon in the case of Allison Hope vs. Dr. T. M. Robinson, which has. been on trial for several days in the second division of the City court before Judge W. w. Wilkerson.
 Attorney Frank s. White opened the argument for the plaintiff and James s. Weatherly for the defendant.
 The case has been attracting con siderable attention, especially in medi- cal and surgical circles. The plaintiff alleges malpractice on the part of the defendant, maintaining that a fracture of the plaintiffs leg was not as skill fully dressed s it should have been, and further alleging that amputation of the member was finally necessary.
 A great deal ot expert testimony has been introduced to bring out whether or not the fracture was given proper attention. Dr. Cunningham Wilson was on the stand yesterday and went fully dressed as 1t should have been, done in the case. .1r Robinson, the defandant, also testified how careful he had been in attending the young mans wound.
 The court adjourned yesterday morn- ing to reconvene at 9:30 o'clock this morning, when the arguments will be resumed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12

It Is rumored that the changes in the present contract between the miners and operators to be asked by the miners when they confer with the operators on June p in Birmingham will include the fol- lowing:
 Eight hours day instead of nine hours
 Pay day once every two weeks instead of once a month.
 It is also understood that the miners will ask for an increase of 20 cents per day on certain classes of labor.
 The annual scale convention of the Ala bama district, No 20 United Mine Work CTS of America, will convene in this city next Monday. The convention will be held in Fox's hall, on Fourth avenue. It is expected that the sessions will be pub lie except when the scale committee rem ders a report, which will probably be some time during Tuesdays session.
 Ed Flynn, president 0r the district or ganization, will open proceedings with an address, and it is thought the con- vention will be in session for the entire week, and that about 150 delegates will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
T. p. A. SESSIONS CONTINUE.
Changes Made In Constitution of a Trivial Nature-Adjourn Saturday.

Indianapolis, June 1.-The changes in the constitution decided on at today s session of the T. P. A. convention were of trivial nature, involving for the most part mere phraseology. The subject will be concluded tomorrow and the election of officers and selection of the conven- tion city for next year will follow. The cities being considered are St. Louis, Mil- waukee and Springfield, Ills. St. Louis Is making no apparent effort. Two new candidates for the presidency are in the field. They are E. w. Donham of Cin- cinnat and ". R. Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn. Louis Lebaume will probably be reelected secretary.
 The convention will vote against reyi- sion of the constitution, which will place within the power of the board the selec- tion of the secretary and treasurer. The convention desires that the officer or of- ficers, if the two offices be separated, be elected by delegates to the national con vention. The annual parade will be held tomorrow afternoon. The convention will close Saturday. Over 100 of the visitors will go on visit to Niagara Falls. Thou sand Islands and Montreal on a special train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
POOL ROOM CASE HEARD.
Witnesses Say Telegraph Go. Has
 Nothing to Do With Lottery.


 
 The case against Charles Berry, who was arrested in connection with the operation of the Old Dominion Tele- graph company, was again taken up before Judge Feagin yesterday after noon, and after part of it had been heard it was continued until next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Charles Berry is employed to call out the results of the races in the pool room which is next to the Old Domin- ion company. He claims that he has no connection with that company and he does not know l. any bets are made on the races.
 The police are trying to show through the evidence that Berry and the work he does is connected with telegraph company. They have brought out what is considered weakness 'n the arrangement at the place. They have been unable to associate the tel egrams with the races, but they have discovered that as soon as the result of a race is announced by Berry man can go into the telegraph office and get his money back. He is not re- quired to get a certificate to get the money back and they consider that this shows a connection between Berry and his work and the telegraph com pany.
 Tom Hewlett was placed on the stand yesterday afternoon to tell about the telegraph company. He states that it is a legitimate business and is in no way connected with the sending of bets on the races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
WEST POINT HAS
 COMMENCEMENT
MANY DISTINGUISHED VIs- IToRs IN ATTENDANCE TO SEE THE YOUNG SOLDIERS eRADU- ATE.

West Point, N. Y, June 1.-The com mencement exercises of the United States Military Academy were held today. There were n1nety-four graduates. The first ten, or star men, who will be assigned to the engineer corps, are: MacArthur of Wis consin, Leeds of Massachusetts, Fisl1e of New York M. c. Tiler of North Dakota, Telford of Utah, Grant, at large; Schley of Georgia, l.. H. Brown of Missouri, w. H. Rise of Pennsylvania, F. Williams of Maryland.
 There was a large gathering in attend ance, among the number being General and Mrs. Miles, General and Mrs. Mac Arthur, General and Mrs. Grant. General Chaffee, General Scofield and General Brooke. Col David B. Henderson. presi- dent of the board of visitors, delivered an address to the graduating class, Then followed an address by Lieutenant General Miles. Secretary of War Root delivered the diplomas to the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
ST. LOUIS FLOOD
 HAS PASSED CRISIS
BOATS ARE NOW BUSY SAVING PROPERTY AND ASSISTING BE- LATED REFueEEs-PRoPERTY LOSS ENORMOUS.

St. Louis. June 11.e-That the crisis of the flood situation in East St. Louis has passed so far as that city is concerned, was generally accepted as a fact by the citizens of East St. Louis tonight. Boat crews which yesterday strained Fheir energies to the point of exhaustion in rescuing the prisoners of the flood today occupied themselves in saving property and in bringing to higher ground be- lated refugees who previously had not been themselves In immediate danger. The river tonight Is stationary at 37. 09 feet.
 Since the break in the Illinois Central levee the flood has made no dangerous breaks, although the flood area was fur ther increased by seepage today. Some water has been finding its way into the territory between Missouri avenue and St. Louis avenue. People in this dis trict, however, have not been compelled to leave their homes, although it is necessary for them to use boats to obtain food.
 East St. Louis today as a whole was a scene of disaster. No one could be found today with anything like definite idea of the property loss. Vague mention of millions of dollars" was the nearest even the best informed citizens could come to 1t. There was great disposition, how ever, to accept minimum reports of loss of life, rather than the stories originated in the excitement of the moment when the flood poured in. There were no re- ports of drownings today, nor were any bodies recovered
 The work today has been, and will cons tinue to be, that of caring for the refu- gees. The supply of food seems ample.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday:
 F. B. Clements ct al sold to w. R. Ma bry part of lot 9, in black SAT, in the city of Birmingham, for s100o.
 Mrs. Callie Richardson sold to L. and J. Burger lot 6, In black 42, in South Smithfield, for 5000.
 F. D. Nabers ct al sold to James New man a lot in block 2Sa in the city of Bir- mingham, the consideration being $41, ,O0O
 c. De Witt and husband sold to N. D. Sullivan an undivided two-thirds interest in the south 40 feet of lot in the city of Birmingham for s2OO0 and N. D. Sullivan ct al. sold the same lot to Ida M. Wood for 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
RUMoR THAT CORNWALL
 HAS SAILED FOR EUROPE.

It was rumored in Bessemer yesterday that a telegram had been received in that place from T. J. Cornwall from New York and also that some one had re- ceived a long distance telephone message from him. The rumors could not be sub stantiated, however. It was thought that MT. Cornwall would leave for Europe yes- terday
 The following are the only steamers that left New York during the day for Flu rope, and if he departed he must have gone on one of them: The Bremen for Bremen, the Numidian for Glasgow, the Brethane for Havre. and the Feurst Bis marck for Hamburg. The latter ship will also touch at Southampton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
BENEFIT FOR ARMY
 WAS BIG SUCCESS
A LARGE AND REPRESENTATIVE
 AUDIENCE GATHERED AT THE BIJoU THEATRE LAST NIGHT.
 PROGRAMME WAS EXCELLENT.

A representative audience gathered at the Bijou theatre last night to hear the benefit concert given by well-known ar lists for the Salvation Army's poor men home. The audience had the pleasure of listening to a most artistic concert.
 The programme was well arranged to secure variety, and at the same time there was a harmony of the various parts that made the entertainment all the more pleasing.
 Miss Helen Kaufman rendered the first number, "Chanson Provencale del Aeqa," in a very creditable manner. John Call man, who played the second number, has rarely been heard to better advantage on the violin. His selection was "Scene de Ballet-de Beriot," which gave him an unusually good opportunity to show his technique.
 Miss Zola Weiss sang a double number, the first of which was, You and I7Liza Lehman and the second, May Day Walthiew." Robert D. Armour cang two selections of S. Coleridge-Taylor, "Elea- nor" and Sweet Evenings Come and Go' op,ye."
 fiss Edna Gockel, who Is largely re- nM1onsible for the inception and ultimate
 uccess of the concert, won the admira- don of her friends by her rendition of Chopin's waltz in A flat
 Four short selections were next sung by Mrs. Bennett H. Griffin of Montgomery. The selections were: (a) "Nymphs and Shepherds" (PurcelD; (b) ''The Years at the Spring (Mason); Co "Berceuse" (Chaminade), and (d) Wouldn't That be Queer" (Beach).
 The second part of the programme was begun by Mrs W. B. Catchings. She sang (a) "Lullady" QIanscom), and (b) ] "OlThat We Two Were Maying" (Nevin). Her voice is well adapted to such selec- tions.
 Miss Gockel then played March Mili- taire" (Schubert-Tanseig).
 Der Allmarht- Schubert was sung by Mrs Griffin and she responded to the encore by with That Delicate Air" very artistically.
 The concert was closed by some "Selec~ tions from the Persian Garden-Liza Lehman" by Mrs. Griffin and MT. Ar mour The tenor sang first "Ah, Moon of My Delight" followed by "A Book of Verses" by tenor and soprano. Mrs. Griffin then sang "I Sent My Soul into the Invisible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
RELIANCE HAS NO
 EQUALINSMOO7HSEA
IsELIN YACHT WINS ANOTHER VICTORY OVER THE CONSTiTU- TON AND COLUMBIA WITH EASE.

New York, June 1.-That it has no equal in American waters in a smooth sea and a light wind, the Reliance demon strated again today by another victory over the Constitution and the Column bia.
 After a sharp brush, which continued for nearly an hour, the Reliance got the lead over the Constitution and held it to the finish, defeating it by minutes and 52 seconds. The Columbia lost minutes by a shift of wind which placed it to the leeward of the others. The Reliance beat it by 12 minutes and 54 seconds. The race was sailed over the American cup course, fifteen miles from Sandy Hook to wind ward and return, thirty miles around. The start was faultless, the three yachts crossing the line almost even. The of ficial time Elapseu yacht Start Finish. Time. aeliance ,.. 12:16:1S 4:06:01 3:49:43 Constit1tion .. ..... 12:16:01 1:36 3:55:35 Columbia :. q. ..... 12:16:32 4:19:O9 4:02:S7
 Members of the regatta committee an- nounced tonight that there would be no race until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
Flo carllne Arrives.

Chicago, June 11.-Flo Carline. the only. Ally that is likely to start in the Ameri- can derby, arrived at Washington park this afternoon from New York. She shipped well and is now regarded as certain starter a week from Saturday. Judge Hines, the winner of the flaw thorne handicap and the Kentucky derby. who was reported ill., was given a short workout today and will run in the derby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
PLANS ON FOOT TO MERGE
 THE TWO MAJOR LEAGUES

son nor Hermann expected the merger to be operative this season, unless great CT concessions are made than those on hand now Hermann has been working on the statements of owners for over a month and wants an immediate merger for which Johnson is seemingly slated for the presidency. Hermann today went over the statements of the St. Louis club. The owners of the American club in St. Louis were with him. Meantime the con- ferences are said to have resulted in Cin- cinnati securing new players from the American league owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
VERY LOW RATES
To Boston, Mass, and Return via
 Southern Railway.

Account National Educational Associa- ton meeting the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Boston. Mass, July 2, 8, and at rate of one first class fare plus s2. Tickets limited to July 12. 1903 By depositing tickets and paving fee of fifty cents extension of final limit may be obtained until September 1. 1903 Rate from Birmingham. s33 45
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information. apply at passenger office. Morris Hotel building. telephone 617. J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent 6-7-to-7-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12

the far north, had been denying them selves for a year past, so that the wife could visit her old home once more this summer, but have saved in vain.
 A well known young man, self-denying, steady and industrious, who has always worked on a salary, had saved 5000 from his earnings. although yet in his early twenties. All is gone
 People who had saved to buy homes, who were saving to take needed medical treatment, poor and hard-worked people among white and black, spent a sleepless night and are seen In the streets with saddened faces today.
 Streets Are Deserted.
 The streets tonight in Bessemer pre- sent a strange contrast to last night. They are practically deserted. All realize that nothing can be done, for the present, at least. All during the day, however, the streets, especially in front of the two banks involved, have been crowded with people of all degrees, colors and nationa ities, waiting and hoping for some fa- yorable information. There was no dem onstration at any time and it is probable that Cornwall could have walked the streets of Bessemer today with as little harm from his depositors as in the days when they trusted and believed in him.
 Cornwall Has Loyal Friends.
 Cornwall still has many friends in Bes- semer who are yet loyal. One man stated on the street today that he had lost over $500 In the failure, but that he still had $200 left in his safe which he would give for his defense and protection. In fact subscription was started by his friends today for his defense in event he is apprehended and brought back, and it is claimed that $370O was subscribed for this purpose. A fund has also been started for Cornwalrs arrest.
 No one has any idea where Cornwall is. Rumors are ahoat today that long distance telephone from New York to citizen here stated that he was there, but refused to give his address. Many be- lievelieye that he has sailed for Europe, while others maintain that he Is still south of Mason and Dlxons line. But no one knows.
 It Is known that Cornwall had some money when he left, but how much Is uncertain.
 In the vaults of the bank was found package containing 5000 addressed to Cornwall's wife and with instructions by him to deliver 1t to her. MT. Cockrell, the cashier of the bank, who is Mrs Cornwalls brother, refused to deliver the money and turned 1t back into the assets of the bank
 It Is claimed that Cornwall contem- plated starting a bank at Ensley some months ago, stating that he had made $60,000 in cotton in one deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon Wednes- day, the 17th day of June, 1903, for cer- tain grading and macadamizing and curb in gand the construction of sidewalks, gutters and sanitary sewers. Specified tions may be obtained at this office. The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids. JULIAN KENDRICK,
 6-12-6t City Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12
RuiIdlna Site Selected.

Washington, June 11.-Assistant Secre- taiy of the Treasury Taylor today select ed as the site of the federal building at Houston, Tex, the property known as block 7S, bounded by Capitol and Rusk avenues and Jacinto and Caroline streets. Price $l20.O0O