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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
METHODISTS ARE
 IN L0S ANGELES Representatives are Present From North China. CONFERENCE BEGINS WORK Related Trains Bearing Delegates h. terfere Somewhat With the Open.
 Ing, But Situation Will
 Improve Today.
CONFERENCE BEGINS WORK

Los Angeles, May 4-The absence of delegates at the opening session of the thirty-irst general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, due to be- lated trains, disturbed to some extent the programme that had been arranged. and the frst days work ended at o'clock this evening with nothing accomplished. except the selection of the conference sec retfS" to Rev. James B. Hirs a. la conference, and 1t si9-at' lake a choice The alt at o'clock and spe 4 alloting for secre- tar to committees various resoluuolfs De.ring on the ques- tions to he considered by the conference.
 Tonight at o'clock the reception of the general conference by the citizens and the churchmen of Los Angeles was held at the Pavilion Addresses of well come by representatives of the city, state and church in southern California and responses by prominent leaders in Meth odism made up the programme, which kept the tired delegates occupied until late hour.
 Calls Conference to Order
 Bishop Merrill called the conference to order and introduced Bishop J. c. Hart sell of Africa, who delivered the opening prayer. He was followed by Bishop W. D. Warren and Rev. D. W. c. Hewing- ton, D. D., of Nebraska University, who delivered a brief prayer An hour was then given over to a musical service. The calling of the roll consumed the time up to noon, when adjournment was taken until o'clock
 Related special trains from the east continue to arrive. There was some little annoyance and delay experienced in se- curing hotel quarters for part of the colored delegations. Two of the prominent hotels refused to admit them, and at an- other hostelry they were assigned to sepa- rate dining rooms. This was distasteful to the colored churchmen and they sought other quarters. All, however, were event. ually comfortably quartered. Among the delegates were twenty-tnree women, sev- enty-three colored men and two native Chinese, the latter being To Chi N'ng and Ding Miang Ing. The former of these two orientals is the first delegate ever sent to the conference from North China.
 The following bishops have arrived;
 stephen M Merrill, Edward G. Andrews Henry W. Warren. Cyrus D. Foss, John M Walden. Willard F. Mallalleu. Charles IT. Fowler, John H. Vincent, Earl Landon, John w. Hamilton, Joseph c. Hartselle, Frank w Warner, Daniel A. Goodsell Bishop Morris Is on his way here from San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Mrs B. Louise Milan.

Mrs. R. Louise Milan, aged 64 years, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of her son-in-law, Fred l.. Grambs, at No. S09 South Thirtieth street. The deceased was among the oldest in- habitants of Birmingham, having resided here for nearly thirty-five years.
 In the cyclone of 1901 Mrs Milan re- ceived injuries which caused her health to decline.
 The funeral will take place this after noon from the family residence at o'clock Services will be held at the Church of the Advent one hour later, and the interment will be at Elm Leaf cemetery.
 The following will be the pall-bearers: Capt. P. Sid Jones A. Latady, J. T.. Glover, William Rahls. A. A. Adams, w. J. Montgomery and w. S. Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
THE SCHOOL BONDS ARE SOLD AT PAR.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE THAT WENT TO NEW YORK FOUND A PUR- CHASER IN THE A. L. RICH CON- PANY.

The special committee of the aldermen and the board of education, headed by Mayor Drennen, that went to New York this week. have negotiated the sale of the 800 GOO bond issue voted recently for the purpose of erecting a high school build ing and two grammar schools. The A. l.. Rich Co., of Cincinnati is the purchaser, and the price agreed upon Is par.
 A representative of the Cincinnati con- oern met the committee in New York, and from all accounts the negotiations were easily closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
LOCAL SCHOOL TAX.
Committee of Five Will Meet This
 Afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock.

The committee of five composed of Dr. J. II. Phillips, J. B. Gibson. E. K. Camp bell, Prof. l. w. McAdory and Prof. s. A. Ellis, appointed at a recent meeting to provide ways and means for conducting the campaign for local taxation, for the public schools of Jefferson county, will hold a meeting this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at the Commercial club. At this meeting the general campaign committee which is to be composed of representa- tive business men from every part of the county will probably be announced.
 The petitions calling upon the Board of Revenue to order an election in June to determine whether or not local taxation is desired are being circulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
WANT UNION STATION.
Huntsville Council Petitions N., c. &
 St. L. to That End.

Huntsville. May 4.-(Special.) 1.-The city council at a meeting last night passed an ordinance providing for the funding OK 5000 of municipal bonds, the money 10 be taken from special fund created sev- eral months ago. Out of this fund, money will be taken at regular intervals to pay off the city's bonded debt, fe" thous- ands at a time.
 petition was addressed to the Nash-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
BujIdinu Permits.

Building permits have been issued from the office of Building Inspector Julian Kendrick as follows:
 Dr. A. A. Clisby to erect one-story frame dwelling on Virginia avenue and Thirteenth street the same to cost when completed $500.
 H. P. Lewis to make repairs to dwelling at No. 1881 Seventh avenue at cost of S75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Charles RalIey's Funeral.

Funeral Services over the remains Of Charles Bailey, the we'll known employe of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, who died Tuesday, were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock from the Fountain Heights Meth odist church. The remains will be sent to Childersburg this morning at $40 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Chicken Has Four Leqs.

Gadsden. May 4.-(Special)-One Of Gadsden's popular draymen, A. c. D. Cor nelius. had a curiosity matched out by setting hen Sunday in the shape of a four-legged chicken. The two extra legs protruded from the rear and did not in any way interfere with the two which nature gives all well formed fowls. The chicken was an unusually lively one and bids fair to live. MT. Cornelius sold the chick to a Dr. Bomar of Centre, Chero- Kee county, for $l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Marriaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as .ollows: Charles c. Shell of Republic to Miss Barbara Cleg- horn; Victor Bolis of Birmingham to Miss Julia A. I.ucres; Hillary Hooks of Bir- mingham to Miss Viola McGuffin; Allen s. Chandler of Avondale to Miss NJ. J. Davis; A. T. Mize of Avondale to Miss Nettie May Wadsworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Fra Elbertus Toniqht.

Ebert Hubbard, better known as Fra Elbertus, chief of the Roycrofters and editor of "The Philistine," will de- liver a lecture on Socrates, the Phi losopher," at Pollock-Stephens Insti- ute tonight at S30 o'clock. A large audience is, assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis and Southern railroads requesting the estab- lishment of union depot in this city.
 Instructions were given the city tax collector to proceed to sell property upon which taxes have not been paid. Delin- quents are unusually numerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Louise Milan are invited to attend her funeral this afternoon at o'clock from the residence of her son-in-law, Fred l. Grambs, No So9 South Thirteenth street. Services will be held at the Church of the Advent at o'clock h. torment at Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
J. J. Lauqhran's Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of J. J. Laughran secretary of Lodge No. 7e B. P. O. E., will be conducted tomor- row morning at 9;30 o'clock from the Eks Home at Ninteenth street and Eighth avenue. The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Frank Mauidin.

Frank Mauldin, aged 10 months, died yesterday at the residence of his parents on Fifth avenue in Woodlawn. The fun eral services will be conducted this morn Ing at 10 o'clock and the interment will be In Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Temporary Quarters.

T. V. Boardman & Go. and w. D.. Colby, who were burned out Sunday morning, have secured temporary quar- ters in the building No. 2031 First avenue, occupied by Robert Garry & Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Ida L. Strickland.

Ida l.. Strickland, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Strickland, died at the family residence in Elyton yester- day. The funeral services will be con ducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock and the interment win be In Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Alexander Porter,

The remains of Alexander Porter, who died suddenly in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon, were sent to his former home In Taladega yesterday morning. The fun eral services will be conducted there to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
J. H. Eppes.

J. H. Eppes, aged Il years. died yes terday at Penson, Ala. The funeral ser vice were conducted yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment was in cemetery near there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Gin Burns at Madison.

Huntsville, May 4.-(SpeciaL)- 1.-The Kelly Ginning companys cotton gin and grist mill at Madison, Ala was destroyed by fire last night. Loss, $6Oc0; insurance, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

2OOxl0O on Belt line; fine location for coal and lumber ward. Address Belt, care Age-Herald. Fl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
Baltic Squadron Fired Upon and
Sinks Part of Fishing Fleet
In North Sea
SEVERAL PERSONS ARE KILLED
The Affair Causes Great Sensation
In Europe and May Lead to Interna-
tionaI Complications-Cause For the
Act Is Mystery-Russia Expected
to Offer Explanation.

Hull, England, Oct. pa. M. jack
son & Co., solicitors for the owners
of fifty Hull fishing boats, have notified
the foreign office and admiralty of an
attack on the Hull fishing fleet by the
Russian second Pacific squadron (the
Baltic squadron. The official infor-
nation is that shortly after midnight
Friday, the Russian squadron fell in
with the Hull fishing fleet in the North
sea. The first portion of the fishing
fleet passed safely. Then the Russian
ships turned their searchlights on the
British vessels for some time, and a
little later opened fire. The steam
trawler Crane was sunk, and the de-
capitated bodies of her skipper and
mate have been brought to Hull. The
boatswain and other members Of the
crew. who are understood to be SER
iously wounded, are on board a mis-
sion ship. A slightly injured mem
Der Of the crew has arrived at Hull.
The steam trawlers Moulmein and
Mino have arrived at Hull, seriously
damaged by shots, the latter having
sixteen holes in her hull. 1t is feared
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
SEEKS TO BE WELL WE'D.
Marriage Of Heiress to Marquis to b
Celebrated Three Times.


Celebrated Three Times.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 22.-There was
not a little excitement In social Cir
cles last evening when 1t became
known that Miss Edith Oliver Of Sc
wickly Height, daughter of James B.
Oliver, a wealthy resident, had already
gone thru two ceremonies and held a
third in view, making her the mar
chioness De Smours of Naples and
Paris.
For some time society has been ex-
pectant regarding the coming wedding
Of Miss oliver to Marquis Alfred Dus-
met de Smours, a titled italian who
came to America some months ago
with the divers and whose engage
ment to Miss oliver was announced by
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver on their arrival
in New York.
Yesterday there was quiet little
ceremony in the nine-by- mine foot
room known as the Italian consulate
here. Consul Lienel Scelsi performed
the ceremony. The divers were rep
resented by the bride only. The mar
quis was accompanied by Count Ora
medo of France and by Marquis Bug
nano Of the italian parliament, both
of whom signed the marriage papers.
But this was not the first wedding.
Yesterday afternoon the marquis and
Miss Oliver appeared before Justice
Of the Peace Nathan Buckley of Lee
township and signed the marriage pa
pers, going thru the civil or first cere-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
DEFINES DUTIES OF CITIZEN.
Miles Writes Open Letter to Civil war
Comrade Upon Issues at Stake.

Comrade upon issues at SeaNS'
New York. Oct. 24.-Lieutenant Gen
eral Nelson A. Miles, U. S. A., retlreo'
in a letter to a civil war comrade OIL
the issues of the present campalsi,
deals extensively with Imperialism ana
what he terms extravagant ideas OIL
expansion. He pays a tribute to Judge
Parker.
In Tart he says:
Our duty is at home to protect
nourish. comfort and bless our own
people.
First, to- maintain untarnished the
fundamental principles of democratic
government.
Second the wise, judicious and
economic administration of our nation
al affairs for the benefit of our people
and the honor of the nation, and not
for the perpetuaton in power of any
political party.
Third, efficiency and integrity should
be the qualifications for appointment
and promotion in the public service.
II ourth. the federal government
should be absolutely divorced from OBJ
legations to or contamination with
trusts of any character.
Fifth, the three coordinate branch
es OF the government should be exer-
cised with absolute independence of
any usurpation or influence over each
other.
sixth, the law controlling illegal
combinations, should be enforced, and
if necessary. additional legislation
should be enacted for the benefit Of
the people.
Seventh, there should be harmony
confidence and mutual interest pro-
NOTED between capital and labor.
Eighth constitutional guarantees
should be sacredly preserved.
Ninth the system of improving our
waterways that has been found so
beneficial should be continued where
it is required by the necessities Of the
public and not for the purpose of ex-
pending the public treasure in the in
terest Of individual politicians; and IL
the same public interest that has been
manifested in the waterways could be
adyantageously carried forward to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24

improvement Of the highways and pub
lie roads it would be Of inestimable
value to the farmers and business In
terests OF this country.
"Tenth, the pension laws could be
carried out in spirit as well as in form
and just service pension law regu-
larry authorized.
Eleventh, the transformation of our
arid lands by a system of irrigation
which we have advocated many years
and has been inaugurated in response
to the demand of the people, will be Of
inestimable value to the home builders
Of our country, and should be en-
couraged.
'STwelfth the measure to promote'a
great avenue of commerce across the
isthmus should be conducted with the
highest regard and sense Of honor, not
only on our own part, but with re-
gard to the interests of Others"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
in the islands. This year there are


In the islands. rms year laele aie
only about 10000.
'It may be stated generally that life
and property are as safe here as IN
the United States. These general state
ments as to peace and order are intends
ed to apply to all Of the islands inhab-
tied by civilized Filipinos, except the
island of Samar. it has population
in the mountains Of the interior, many
of whom have never seen a white man
are Semi-savage, ard have a weakness
for raiding towns along the coast.
They are also religious fanatics, gen.
orally directed by & pope claiming to
be inTulnerable. Seven months since
there was Eruption of these people,
who raided number of barrios of
coast towns killing men and women
and children Offering the slightest
resistance was offered. They
have been given a severe lesson
by the constabulary and scouts
but there are still a number of small
bands of these people prowling about
the country Similar half wild men
are found scattered thru the mountains
of the archipelago, and until their
country is opened up by roads and
schools are established occasional dis
turbances Of the character indicated
may be expected
"Fifth-Statements that newspapers
are bought up or browbeaten In Sill
ence. that men of influence who critl-
cize the commission are ostraclzed, that
all organs of expression OF puplc
opinion are compelled, and that there
is no free expression of the publlc
mind, are wholly unsupportable facts.
The right of free expression OF opln-
ion thru the press or otherwise, is
recognized here as in the United States
and practiced with the same freedom;
the only limitation being the respon-
sibilitv for libelous and Seditious ut
terances; the law relative to those be-
ing drawn from federal and state stat
utes of the union. Political questions,
including immediate independence, are
every day discussed freely and without
interference; theatrical plays are not
censored. The only possible excuse for
such a statement is that something
over a year ago q crackbrained play
wright produced a play in Tagalog.
full of insurrectionary utterances and
eliminating in the tearing down and
stamping upon the American flag up
on the stage, for which he and some of
his followers were prosecuted and con-
victed.
Cali these statements are the veriest
nonsense without a scintilla Of fact to
support them. The only use to which
detectives are put is to ferret out
criminals, as is done in the United
States; and the number of detectives
employed by the government upon
comparison, will be found to be few
er here, in proportion to population,
thar in New York.
"Judge Parker has evidently been
grossly deceived. (Signed.)
"WRIGHT."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
LOSES $4,000 IN STATION.
Albany Woman Leaves satcheI Of Jew
eIry in Waiting Room.

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 24.-Police in all
parts of the country were notified yes
terday of the loss of $4,000 worth of
jewelry by Mrs. e. P. Gavit Of this
city. wife of the secretary of the Mum
icipal Gas Company, and daughter Of
Anthony N. Brady, the well known
millionaire gas operator Mrs. Gavit
inadvertently left small hand satchel
containing the jewelry on seat in the
Grand Central station in New York
city Friday afternoon and did not dis
cover her loss until her train, which
makes no stops between New York and
Albany, was we'll on its way.
The satchel contained a diamond
necklace, diamond bracelet, pink
sapphire brooch and other valuable
pieces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
GIVES CLEVELAND CREDIT.
Hoke Smith Says Republicans Rob
Him of Honors Due Him.


Hartford, Conn.,. Oct. 22.-Hoke
Smith, secretary Of the interior unde:
President Cleveland. delivered an ad-
dress in this city last night, in which
he declared that at the very outset OF
this campaign the republicans seek to
rob Mr.. Cleveland of part of the hon.
ors justly due him.
Not to the republican party, but
to those two great democrats who, in
New York last night, were speaking
in support of the democratic platform
and candidates, Grover Cleveland and
John w. Carlisle. above all others, is
the country indebted for the benefits
which it has received from the gold
standard" said Mr.. Smith.
while both parties agree that the
gold standard is irrevocably establish
ed he continued, they differ widely
on expenditures by the government.
The expenditures under President
Roosevelt, including the present fiscal
year, will amount to more than w.
641,000,O0O They will exceed the ex-
penditures of the last four years OF
Mr.. Cleveland's administration by
$3.50, 100000 They will exceed the ex-
penditures under the administration OF
Mr. Mckinley by s211, 900, although
his was the administration during
which the war with Spain was conduc-
ted.
president Roosevelt has disturbed
the kindly relations which have exist
ed between the two races. While the
administration of the beloved ana
lamented Mckinley did much to allay
race and sectional prejudices, Presi-
dent Roosevelt has done much to In
flame both. l fear still further harm
if he is elected"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-24
that other damage was done to traw-
lers and that at least one more was
lost. with all hands.

that other damage was done to traw-
lers and that at least one more was
lost, with all hands.
According to other reports, the affair
occurred two hundred miles off Spurn
head. The Russian ships were steam
ing in line. The leading ships passed
without incident, tho most OF the
vessels turned searchlights on the
trawlers enough to prevent any mis-
take as to identity. After the bulk of
the squadron had passed, it opened
fire, nearly all the ships participating
in the firing. The Crane was struck
below the water line and raked above
deck. Skipper Smith and Third Mate
Loggott's heads were carried clean
away by shot, many of the crew be-
ing seriously wounded.
The news has created an intense SEN
sation and indignation in Hull. The
Moulmein arrived with her flag at half
mast. Her skipper states that the t1aw-
lers were fishing about 220 miles east
by north of Spurn Head at o'clock
Saturday morning, the weather being
hazy, when the outlines of several YES
sells, apparently warships, sailing IN
line were dimly seen. While the crew
was watching the warshlps, search-
lights were flashed on the boat in the
glare of which the Moulmein's crew OBJ
served what they took to be torpedo
boats approaching, apparently with the
intention of boarding the Moulmein.
They steamed away however, and soon
the fishermen were horritied to ma
they were being fired upon. First one
and then another traWler was struck
by flying shot. What seemed to be
round shot went thru the Moulmeln
galley. The Mino, lying near by, also
was struck with many shots, but Tor
tunately the damage was above her
water line and none of her crew was
struck. The bombardment lasted about
twenty minutes When it had ceased
the fleet sailed southwark, and some OF
the trawlers sent up rockets. The Moul-
mein steered in the direction Of the
rocket Soon cries were heard, and the
Crane was found sinking with another
trawler taking off her crew. Those
seriously injured were removed to
mission ship, and the bodies of Smith
and Loggott were placed aboard the
Moulmein. The other men with minor
injuries were put aboard the traWler
Sea Gull
Crowds have gathered around the
dock.
REPRESENTATIVES of the fishing fleet
started late last night for London to
consult with the authorities.
No motive can be assigned for the
procedure Of the Russian warships.
The only survivor of the Crane who
has vet reached Hull is @. A. Smith,
son of the dead skipper. Young Smith
was asleep in his bunk when the firing
aroused him. Just as he was getting
up, shell struck the starboard side
and pentrated to the forecastle, SMASH
ing a lamp near where he was stand
ing. He rushed on deck where search
lights revealed his father and Loggott
lying headless. and the deck strewn
with the injured. 1t was soon found
that the vessel was sinking and sig
nails for assistance We're sent up.
Smith and others concur in the de-
tails of the firing that have already
been given.