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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06

PhiladeIphia R. B. Younghead, Chester Pa; George B. Hood, Philadelphia; H. F. Winters, Camden, N. J.; Mary A. Sander son, Windsor, N C.; Morris Hayner, Northeast, Va: John Reese, Norfolk; Miller Pennen Norfolk; Judson Sevills, Berkley. Cal; David Roland, Newport News; Mary Robertson. Florence Newby, Edna Ward, M. Jones. H. L. Pendleton, A. Gilmore, s. Jernigan, all colored.
 The Known Dead.
 Those known to be lost are.
 Passengers:
 A Gilmore.
 H. l.. Pendleton.
 Florence Newby.
 Edna Ward.
 M. E. Jones.
 Mary Robertson.
 Crew:
 Edward Goslec, first mate.
 William Elites, first assistant engineer Mary Anderson, stewardess
 l. M. Cook.
 Morris, steward.
 Unknown colored walter
 Peter Swanson, a lame member of the crew, is among the missing.
 Just how many of the above passengers were included in the fifteen that were lost in the swamped life boat cannot be determined as yet. A number of the pas sengers left Richmond Sunday on the Saginaw and until the list of these is se- cured 1t will be impossible to secure an accurate list of the dead.
 Those Saved.
 The known saved from the Saginaw are: Capt. J. S. Tunnel badly injured about the head and internally, also two ribs broken; Chief Engineer Selser, Second As sistant Engineer Murray, Second Mate w. L. Morris, several colored deck hands, fire men and coal passers.
 The passengers saved are:
 E. B. Cole of Philadelphia. who lost purse containing $7o0, and a large dia- mond stud; J. Trevor of Philadelphia; R. B. Younghead of Chester, Pa; George B. Hood of Philadelphia; Harry F. Winters of Camden N J.; Mary A. Sandcrson of Windsor, N. C.. Morris Payner Jr., Of Northeast, Va; John Reese of Norfolk. Miller Hemnell of Norfolk; Judson Sevills of Berkley and David Rowland of New port News
 Passengers and most of the crew on both ships were asleep below when the disaster happened and when the terrible shock and grinding noise awakened them, a panic stricken rush for safety occurred. The discipline of the crews was admir- able, women first was the initial com mand of Captain Tunnel after the life  The frightened colored women piled into the first boat of the Saginaw and all lost their lives.
 Captain Makes Statement.
 The following statement was made to the press representatives by Captain Boaz of the Hamil.ot
 Tt was clear when we left New York yesterday afternoon but we ran into a fog bank four miles north of Egg Harbor, the fog lasting until we reached Cape Charles this morning. It was about 4:4 this morning and we were proceeding at about nine knots an hour. We had been under reduced speed since encountering the fog We could not see ships length ahead. and when we heard whistle on the starboard bow two points ahead we stopped the Hamilton, and then heard another whistle. Suddenly the Saginaw loomed up three points on the bow and attempted to run across the Hamilton's bow We backed at full speed but struck the Saginaw on the port quarter. In very short time she went down. When the Hamilton backed off she was settling We lowered two boats. but meanwhile the Saginaw had lowered three boats and raft. I picked up two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
EmpIoyes Can't Dictate.

St. Paul May 5,--General Manager Ward of the Great Northern railway has issued a second circular to the men defin- ing more clearly the position of the road and stating in explicit terms that the management cannot afford to allow It's employees to dictate as to what kind of trains it shall run on it's system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Forest Fires Start Aaaln.

Plattsburg. N. Y.. May 5.-continued dry weather and strong winds have start ed the forest fires again on the northern slope of the Adirondac cks. Near Eyerton a 15-year-old boy named Eseltine and a horse were burned to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
RESULT Is IN DOUBT.
Election Boxes In Baltimore Loc<cd Up
 On Account of Dispute.

Baltimore. May 5.-The result of today 8 municipal election in this city, as to the mayoralty candidates, Is in doubt and will not be officially ascertained until tomor- row. Of the 30S precincts in the city SOs have been counted and they give plur- ality of 3S2 for Robert M. McLane, demo- cratic candidate over Frank M. Wachter. republican. In the other five precincts owing to disputes between the election judges, the ballot boxes have been locked up by the police for the night and will not be opened until tomorrow The actual result will therefore be In doubt until these votes are counted and recount will be ordered.
 George R. Heffner. republican. has been elected city comptroller and E. Clay Timmanus, republican, Is elected presi- dent of the second branch of the city council. The republicans will have a ma jority in the second branch of the city council and the democrats a majority in the first branch. At the municipal election in 1899 the democrats carried the city by 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Florida Has No Exhibit.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 5.-The bill providing an appropriation for Flor ida exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase exposition was today indefinitely post poned in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
ss5o, 900 Mortgage.

Sherman, Tex, May 5.-The Red River, Texas and Southern railroad has had placed on record here ss50,000 mortgage in favor of the Standard Trust company of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
WaIthour Defeats stlnson.

Atlanta, May 5.-Bobby Walthour to- night defeated William Stinson of Bos- ton in two straight fivemile, motor paced heats No record time was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. May 5.-Forecast for Ala bama: Showers and not so warm Wednes- day Thursday showers; light southeast winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
FAWTUxET VALLEY

Again the Warwick town fathers con-
vened at the council chamber in the spa
cious town hall In Apponaug. yesterday
the first one In January there was con-
siderable interest centered upon IL. es-
pecislly by those Arctic Center saloon
keepers. who were forced to wait until
this meeting TO know whether or not they
would be allowed TO operate a saloon for
the ensuing year. Fate seemed TO
favor them. however, for the council
granted them all. there being no COM
plants. A. Battez OF Lipptt was re-
fused. however as several members of
the same family have been. for opera ding
a saloon on Wakefield street A COM
plaint of different nature was brought
in. IL being a complaint against the sell
ing OF liquors in the Clyde pharmacy.
Patrick Coogan proprietor, Councilman
Bowen was appointed a committee 10 see
that the sale was stopped. The matter
OF moving lights In Norwood was settled.
Mr.. II. c. Budlong was present and spoke
before the council and had a petition
from some Of the residents OF Broad
street. desiring that the light be left re-
naming where II was. II Is alleged that
the petition presented to have the light
moved was headed by a number OF tho
Norwood Improvement society. who lived
upon the street In question, and who
wanted the light moved from its position
in front Of Mr.. Budlong's house to the
front OF his own II Is also claimed that
nearly all the sgners of the former petit
ton were members Of the Improvement
society. and some did not live upon the
street at all. 1t was decided 10 leave the
light where IL IL. No business OF special
importance was transacted and the meet
Ing closed usual with the numerous
bills being presented.
A new bowling tourney opened upon
the alleys OF the Riverside club Of Phenix
last night Six teams captained by W
Il. Smith. A.. r. Reoch. G.. IL. Potter, Jr..
f. Il. Hudson. +. S. Arnold and c. T,
Birmingham, will take part and the tour-\
ney will last for ten weeks
The school committee ~ the Phenix
grammar school were fortunate In secur-
ing their supply Of coal for the present
season. They had their supply pur-
chased and slowed away in the bins I'm
the cellar In the spring. and a quantity
TO feed the furnace until the first OF
April lays i'm the cellar while the com
mittee wear a self satisfied smile which
shows them O be well satisfied with their
work.
one Of the delivery wagons OF the CLYDE
store Slowed In such manner In Lipptt
yesterday that one Of the rear wheels
struck the curbing and the axle was
snapped IL Is thought that the axle
had been chilled by the weather. which
had made IL brittle. and the sudden
wrench had broken ~
The funeral Of Ethel NJ Potter. who
died at her home In Hope last Saturday.
was held from the Hope NJ T.. church
this afternoon AZ 10 o'clock Rev. John
y. Geislev had charge OF the service.
which was quite largely attended. es-
pecially by the children who had been
schoolmetes OF the deceased
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
PAWTUxEL.

The icy conditions of the local high
ways makes travelling very difficult for
both pedestrians and horses. and the only
gamer by II is the blacksmith and the
ever present small boy. The blacksmj tbs
are doing a rushing business in sharpen
ing caulks and reshoeing the animals
while the boys and girls with their
skates are skimming over the icy roads
on their way TO school or To the store.
Rhodes Brothers, commenced harvest
ing ice on the Vineyard pond last night
with good-sized working force and
succeeded In getting n large section
planed and marked of by daylight.
The work will be pushed today while
the cold snap lasts and Il is expected to
all the ise houses with ease. The ice is
S1a inches at present.
fine brown driving horse belonging to
F. T.. Sphinx on the Neck was taken
sick with collie this morning and died in
spite OF the efforts of the barn attend
ants
The animal was a valuable one and
was recent purchase Of Mr.. Spinks.
The Mission Workers OF Trinity chapel
are preparing TO have a bean supper.
Thursday evening in the Parish hall
The Ladies Missionary circle OF the
Baptist church met AT the home OF the
president Mrs. Thomas r. Bartlett this
afternoon to study the work Of the
Southern China mission. The branch OF
the work taken was the boys and girls
school Mt Swatow and a paper on this
subject prepared by Mrs. Bartlett was
read by the different members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
NO. / TEAM
STATE LEAGUE PROPO 5ED.

Saturday evening at the Crown hotel
will be held meeting Of men who are
interested I'm the formation OF a state
league OF baseball clubs. The meeting
has been called by w. r. Leslie. who
was recently engaged as manager OF the
Wakefield baseball club. and IL II believed
there is enough interest In semi profess
sional baseball 10 warrant the formation
OF such a league as proposed. IL IL be-
lieved that teams can be induced 10 en-
ter the league representing Manton. Ly-
manville. Centerdale, Olneyville. Provi-
dence. Pawtucket and perhaps some OF
the villages OF the Blackstone Valley.
There IL n good deal Of rivalry and in
terest IN the southern part OF the state
and 10 Is believed that this will be suf-
fcient TO warrant the forma tion OF a
league OF perhaps six or eight teams.
games TO be played Saturdays and holi-
DAYS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
LAKEWOOD

During last night a large force OF men
and horses began harvesting the ice crop
on Posnegansett lake. which Is sometimes
known as Arnolds pond
scrapers and markers with their teeth
Of varying depth were at work during
the night and men with saws and chlsels
followed along breaking the ice into Inch
foes and later into cakes the size OF the
run and the lake presented an animated
appearance this morning when the earl
market teams passed along the Warwick
road.
The Providence Ice company has n lease
Of the pond and houses and At their orrics
this morning II was stated that the ice be-
Ing harvested was 10 inches thick on an
average. II was also stated that add-
tional men were IN be put 10 work IN
order 10 make the most OF the existing
cold weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
DRIVES FOR GOAL
Providence at Chelsea tonight.

Providence At Chelsea tonight.
The Brownies ought to win from Chel-
sea.
The Chelsea team is shy Miller, the CEN
ter, who Is III.
The American league has but one sub
stitute and that Is Hughey Devin.
The Lawrence team was badly crippled
last night by the absence OF Center Nc
Kay.
While the spectators were glad enough
10 see the Brownies win they were sorry
TO see McGilvray's team lose.
The enthusiasts are wondering ~ Fred
Elobedanz will referee the Providence
Chelsea game this evening. and II Tom
Cotter will again be strenuous.
According TO the western papers the
eastern polo players are the best ever.
What would they think Of the Brownies.
the Lowells. Clintons or Worcester teams
out there?
Fred Lincoln filled in nicely last night
for Lawrence IN the absence OF Mckay
and McGilvary went back to center. Nc
Gllvary played fine game for man out
OF his position.
n is unfortunate for Lawrence that the
absence Of Mckay. because OF the proba-
ble fatal illness Of VIZ mother should
come at time when games were badly
needed by that team.
The Chelsea team Is hut a short distance
ahead of the Brownies and a win tonighr
by Manager Parsons men Will do much
towards putting them In that coveted
fourth place Here's luck 10 the BOYS.
Clinton luck II shown IN tho fact that
the team has a rest from Saturday until
"Wednesday. which will give Gardner n
L. chance TO gei into shape. without Gar
dlpet the Corn Huskers cannot expect 20
keep up with the procession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
MRS. GIBSON ON
WITNESS STAND
She Was Allowed TO Testify
Against a Strong Protest.
WERE MANY CONTRADICTIONS.
AshvIlle Attorneys Tel Different Versions.
Stenographers Another and a
Witness still Another.
WERE MANY CONTRADICTIONS.

Cincinnati. o.. Jan. I3.-An alleged
copy Of the last will and testament OF
John Mccormick Gibson, dated at Ashe-
vile. NJ c.. last April. was offered for
probate here yesterday. In the hearing
on the application before Judge Nippest
some extraordinary contributions came 10
light.
The two attorneys from Nashville.
Wells and Luther contradicted each
other az 10 the drawing Of the Will and
the interviews with Gibson: the stem
ographer In their ONCE contradicted both
OF them in some respects, and the wit
ness to the will. B. II. Hill. contradicted
all three
Mrs. Gibson. clad In mourning. was
accompanied 70 the court by her sister,
Miss Alice Wolf, her father. Mr. Benno
Wolf: Mr.. J.. B. Reakart and others. The
witnesses were separated.
Attorney Maxwell. In stating the case
10 the court said that the will was dated
April s. 1902. and was retained by Mr..
Gibson until Nov l, when It was given
10 Miss Wolf, and since the day after his
dearn IL has not been seen.
Robert Wells. one OF the attorneys who
drew a Will for Mr.. Gibson In Asheville
testified as To that fact. but on cross
examination admitted that the alleged
copy was not true copy Of the original
hNh i'S'h nh VI Aib maj hotuiltnL pIcpdIru
from the stenographers notes He fur
ther testified that at the telephoned re-
quest OF Miss Wolf. he had procured a
marriage license and a ma gistrate TO per-
form the ceremony.
He testified that after the marriage
Mr.. Gibson asked II IL would be neces-
sary to change the wording OF the will
where the new Mrs. Gibson was referred
10 by her unmarried name. He said he
placed the will on a table in the room
adjoining that In which J. NJ. Gibson
was in bed. and never saw II afterward
The contradictions In the corrobora-
tive testimony OF Attorney Luther, Miss
Willy Carpcning, a stenographer; Byron
s. Hill and Lucy Buckley a nurse. were
not vitaly important.
The widow was allowed to testify under
protest OF the attorney on the opposite
side. She produced a letter from Mr..
Gibson. In which was written: II had a
will drawn today and have made you
my heir. l am so fond OF you, hopeful
that should anything happen you will be
independent"
The letter also spoke Of a rabbits foot
cent Mrs. Gibson. then Miss Wolf in
ting on the ponies" Mrs. Gibson said
she had not seen the will since Mr.. Wells
had II on the day OF the marriage. Her
sister. Miss Alice Wolf, confirmed this
statement.
The testimony OF the other side will
be heard today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
WORLD OF SPORTS
Providence Had No Difficulty in Defeat
ing Crippled Law. ence Team Last Night

hold will be allowed Two falls out OF
three will decide the bout. two points
down TO constitute a fall and pin falls
only 10 count The match will be con-
cluded at midnight unless three falls oc-
cur before that time. Should neither get
two falls before midnight the bout will
be declared draw. Hartley will weigh
1873 pounds nve minutes before the bout
and VIII forfeit s2b should he be over
weight John Cattanach Is selected as
referee and return match Is TO be al
lowed the loser by the winner. should
there be dissatisfaction. within two
weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
WARREN.

Rev. r. L. Hutchinson. pastor OF st.
Marks Episcopal church, entertained a
number - the men OF st. Marks church
at his home on Bristol Neck. last night
A feature OF the evening was an interest
ing address by Colonel Charles w. Abbott
on his experiences in the Philippines.
Colonel Abbott's remarks dealt with life
in that country. and his personal views
concerning the welfare OF the islands.
An announcement in this. column to the
effect that the presiding elder OF tho NJ.
r. diocese. j. A. Coultas. would deliver
the sermon at the M. F. church next Sum
day morning, is contradicted. as other
plans for the day have been made. Next
Sunday will be observed as Y. NJ G. A.
rally day at the Baptist and NJ. T..
churches. Prominent men connected with
the organization will lecture on the good
being accomplished by the organization.
The list OF speakers have not been made
out as vet, but undoubtedly will be, in a
few days
The parish reunion OF St Mary's church
in Institute hall, Thursday Jan. 18th.
promises to be a grand success. Tables
will be set In the lower portion OF the
hall. the upper part being reserved for
dancing The National Band orchestra
viii furnish music. previous 10 the sup
per, and following supper. novel fea-
ture OF the reunion will be introduction Of
young mon OF the parish. assisting the
young ladies at tho table and elsewhere
William Monahan Is In charge OF the
male contingent.
The Lafayette Guards will hold installa-
ton OF officers in Bosworth's hall tonight
Important financial matters including re-
ports from the late fair, will be attended
10.
The new Joyce Street school building
was not opened yesterday. contrary 10
general Information. so the cramped con
ditions still exist and will remain 30 un-
I'll next week. No authoritative statement
cf the fact that the new school would be
opened yesterday had been made, but as
a general rule. people were OF the opinion
that the school would he ready for occu-
pency. The furniture formerly used IN
the Conway building has been Installed
In the new building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
M'lE0) WON HAN Oily.

At Fall River last night. Dan Mcleod.
the worlds champion catch-a ca tch can
wrestler. defeated Alfred Laiscele OF that
city I'm two straight falls. IL was
handicap bout. for Mcleod was to throw
the Fall River man twice In an hour.
though originally the match called for
three falls IN an hour. The reduction
was made because OF the small attend
ance. IIaiscelle's fall not to count. Nc
I.eod won the nrst bout I'm Is minutes
with crotch hold. followed by half
nelson. The second bout was won in
about minute. as Laiscelle attempted
the offensive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
BR0WN.WILLIAMS.

At the Lyman gymnasium tomorrow
evening the Brown basketball team will
meet the basket ball team representing
Williams College. and II Is believed the
game should be close and interesting
The two forwards and one OF the guard
on the Williams team have played to-
sether for three years. The Brown team
is strong and well balanced and after
the victory over the strong Lafayette
team the Brown men have a good deal OF
confidence, though last year Williams
won from Brown hands down
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
GAMES TONIGHT
Providence at Chelsea.
Lawrence at Lowell.
POLO STANDING G
EXHIBITION GAME.

At Lowell last evening the Chelsea
team played an exhibition game with the
Lowell team for the benefit OF st. Johns
hospital OF Lowell. all Of the receipts OF
the game being rendered to the manage
nient OF the hospital Bill Heffernan did
not accompany the team and Harper.
Lowell amateur, played in his place and
did credtable work. The contest was In
teresting throughout and IT was won by
Lowell by score OF to 5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13

The Lawrence team came 10 Infantry
hall last evening in crippled condition,
bringing but four men, Mckay being alb
sent owing to the serious illness of a
member OF his family. Fred Lincoln was
pressed into service and went up on the
rush line with Turner, McGilvray falling
back TO centre.
With the team work OF the visitors
thus broken up. a hot argument was
hardly expected. but under the circum-
stances the visitors did nobly. and the
contest was two one-sided 10 be at all
strenuous. II was interesting. the Brown
les having splendid opportunity TO
demonstrate the perfection 10 which they
have brought team work.
Lincoln Is fast player. having had
plenty OF experience In the big league,
and put up a strong game last night, but
his Lack OF knowledge Of the style or
play OF his associates handicapped him
considerably.
Burgess played brilliantly In front OF
the Lawrence cage and held the Provi-
dence score down To respectable proper
lions, making number OF splendid
stops and he was greatly assisted by
Blinker Hayes who gave a rugged exhi-
bition OF half back work.
Cunningham and Bone put up great
work. Cunningham especially having an
on night, his driving being swift and ac-
curate He Gagged the ball Ave times. all
on great drives.
McGivray's goal in the Last period was
o corker and was the result OF one OF the
prettiest plays OF the season. He took
the ball from behind his own cage and
rushed II up the floor Juggling past four
OF the Providence team and reached the
cage after n magnificent run.
Mallory was unprotected and rushed
out TO block the drive, but McGilvray
lodged 10 the side and hooked the ball
Into the netting the play meeting with
the applause n deserved The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
BOWLING

BY winning the first and second strings
from Swift's team in the Music hall tour
namen last night Wallace's team secured
the hrst place in the tournament and as
the tourney will be concluded next week
II Will be impossible to dislodge this team
from it's position. Wallace was high man
with total OF 2s9. which included a
single Of Ill. The summary:
WALI.ACE'S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13
PARK 7R.RARrLEY MITCH,

At Manton a week from Friday night
Lester tKid) Parker OF Worcester and
Young Hartley. n pupil OF the veteran
wrestler. Joe Newton. Will meet at Man
ton In a catch-as Ca tch-can wrestling
bout. IN which all holds but the strange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13

night between teams Nos ! and A. and the
last named team, which Is com posed OF
the younger members. was successful I'm
whitewashing their opponents Aldr1ch
knights single string total OF i76 was
the highest OF the evening. and j. Z.
Rhodes was second with single OF 1865.
The summary:
NO. I TEAM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-13

PAwTUCKET CITY LEAGUE.
Bynns' team won the second and third
strings from Devlin's team in the tourra-
ment OF the Pawtucket city league last
evening. the final string being decided by
six nins LINN was high man with
total OF 277 which included single or
IOl while Deviin made single OF loS
The summary: