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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
FATALITIES EXPECTED
TO EXCEED 700
Continued from First Paqe,


Assistant District Attorney Caravan, are
now looking for him.
Many More Bodies Recovered.
When the tide turned and began to
fall about $50 clock this afternoon, the
current slackened so that. additions could
be made safely to the wrecking party.
Sixteen boats were about the sunken
steamer at this time, and the result was
that in less than falf an hour, twelve
more bodies were recovered Off the beach,
and one from the wreck itself
At the last low tide tonight twenty
five bodies were recovered near the
wreck of the Slocum. One of these bodies
was that of a woman about 40 years old.
around her neck was what looked like
life preserver covering Coroner OGor-
man says that he found a quantity Of
pulverized cork inside the woman's waist.
He thinks she tried to save her life by
donning the preserver and that 1t went
to pieces. When Coroner O'Gorman dis
covered the cork, he said:
Il may use this In fixing the blame for
the death of this woman when her body
Is identified. She had been cool enough
been In good condition, she might have
had chance for life"
Story Absolutely False.
Inc SlpFy tndI DOdtS ana rattS were
tied down with ropes and wires, the
former SO covered with dried paint that
they resisted knife, is absolutely false.
The life RATS were simply laid on the
deck and could have been thrown over
board by any one. Then the boats were
simply dashed with thin rope that was
not covered with paint and which could
have easily been cut No wires were used
whatever. | venture to say that many peo-
pie were killed simply in the effort to
get at the boats. A hundred failed in
doing what one man could easily have
done. We had over 5000 life preservers
more than the legal capacity Of the boat,
something like 1000 or HOO new ones hav-
Ing been put in this year. The allegation
that they were old. rotten and worthless
Is not true"
Mr. Barraby said the company was
making an investigation of the disaster
on it's account. but added that little pro-
gress had yet been made, as all the wit
nesses they have found had widely diff
ferent stories to tell. Even their own
employers who were on the boat cannot
agree as to where the fire started, and
all disclaim any knowledge of its cause.
Mr. Barnaby said that personally he be-
lieved the fire started from Spontaneous
combustion in the store room.
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Personal and General.

Tomorrow the young men of Pratt City
will give tally-ho ride to Hawkins
Springs In compliment to Miss Pearl Sui
Ivan of Sheffield and Miss Lansford of
Brooksde
The teachers of the First Baptist Sun
day school Will meet tomorrow night at
the church.
Mr.. Edward Donaldson, Sr Is quite ILL.,.
DR.. Charley Gale, who recently gradu-
hted In medicine from the Memphis Med
lcal college. has recently passed a sue
cessful examination before the state med
lcal board. He is now visiting in South
Alabama and will open his office In this
city on July /.
Mr.. w. Parker of Ens1ey is erecting a
new residence on First street on the
5outhsde
Mr.. ]. E. Woods and three daughters
ere visiting relatives at Altoona.
The Rev. A. ID. Glass OF the Alabama
Baptist was In the city today.
Mrs. II. e. Wallace Of Huckabee Is Wis
sting Mrs c. w. Overstreet.
]. Il. Scarborough and e. r. Foster are
having their homes on Southside re-
tainted
Mrs. Walter Donaldson has returned
from visit to Warmers.
The Sunday school class of Mrs Charles
H. Comstock enjoyed a delightful outing
a Five Mile creek today.
Mr. Sydney J. LeCrene is visiting
friends at Brooksde
Mr. Emmett Phillips of Fayette has ac-
cepted position with DR.. r. f. Love-
lady, the druggist
Mr. James Childs, an Auburn gradu-
ate, has accepted a position in the en-
sineering corps of the Pratt City divi-
Sion, Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway
company.
Mrs J. e. Seay and children left yes
terday for Hot Springs, Ark, where they
will spent the summer with Mrs. Seay's.
Parents.
The Sonny Jlms" Comedy company
viii appear at North Birmingham tomor-
rev night for the benefit of the North
birmingham Are department
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WANTS MEMBERS INSPECTED.
Mrs. Nan Patterson Makes Motion Be-
fore Judge Newberger.

New York, June 16.-Counsel for
Mrs Nan Patterson, who is under in
dictment for the murder of Caesar
Young, the wealthy bookmaler, APP
peared before Judge Newberger in the
court of general sessions and made a
motion for an order permitting an
inspection of members of the grand
jury. The motion was opposed by a
representative of the district attor.
ney's Office on the ground that the de-
Tense, by their own admission, have
eye witnesses to the shooting of
Young, and are as plainly aware of
the nature of the evidence against
Mrs Patterson as is the prosecution
Mrs. Patterson YVES not in court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
DECISION GIVEN
FOR CONTRACTORS
Moore & Co. Awarded Damages
Against EnSley
GREATER ENSLEY STANDS
Decision VIII Probably Be Rendered
Today Sustaining constltutlonality
of Bill Passed by Legislature.
Personal and General.

Ensley. June 18.-(special)-1 the case
OF Moore & Co., contractors, seeking to
recover $500 damages, the jury in the
circuit court rendered a decision today
allowing the plaintiffs $1,000. The attor-
neys for the city gave notice of an APP
peal and the case will be fought out in
the supreme court.
1t was alleged by Moore s. Co. that in
May, 1902, they made contract with
the city to do considerable amount Of
grading on Twentieth and Twenty-first
streets and that after the work had been
started and had progressed to some de-
gree they were stopped by the city.
1t was claimed by the city that in the
contract there was provision giving the
city the right to have the work stopped
at any time the council saw ft Judge
Colemand ruled this point In favor of the
plaintiffs and the jury after retiring fixed
verdict allowing the contractors $1,000.
Greater EnsIey VIII Stand.
Judge Charles e. Ferguson Of the Biz
mngham city court will probably render
decision tomorrow, sustaining the con-
stitutionaty Of the bill passed by the
last legislature annexng West Ensley
The case has created considerable inter-
est. owing to It's resemblance to the con-
solldated court act that was adiudged
constitutional by Chancellor Carmichael.
The Greater Ensley act has been stub
bornly fought by the merchants OF West
Ensley. AT first quo warranto proceed
ings We're taken out to prevent the city
from collecting licenses from the business
men OF the annexed territory. The decs-
ION OF the court was that this was not
the proper mode of procedure The at
torneys for the West Ensley merchants
then filed injunction proceedings. The
decree of Judge Ferguson will dissolve
the Injunction and dismiss the Bill
Able talent has been arrayed on both
SIDES and the closing of the case will
mark hard fought battle. Attorney
Boyd represented the city and Attorney
). M. Martin the West Ensey interests.
No Quorum at Meeting.
The mayor and aldermen did not hold
their regular semi-monthly meeting to-
night, there being no quorum present.
As there is no important business to be
disposed of by the board It Is not prob
able that special session will be called.
The next regular meeting will not be
held until sometime in July.
Speaking Friday Night.
Tomorrow night at the Ensley opera
house Governor Cunningham will address
the citizens of this beat In the interest
OF the special school tax measure As the
governor Is very popular with his home
people the indications are that he will
be greeted by crowded house.
Miss Scott Ehtertans.
Miss Maude Scott charmingly enter
tanned the members of her Sunday school
class tonight at her home on Avenue r.
There were a large number of young
people present and the occasion was a
most delightful one. Dainty refreshments
were served and progressive games on
livened the evening
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
DR.. FRED MCCALL
WAS THE VICTIM
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN IS KILLED
AT MARVlN-A NEGRO KILLS
BOTH HIS WIFE AND FATHER IN
cHocTAW COUNTY.

Meridian June 16.-(Speeial) News of
shooting at Marvin, Ala, which termi-
mated with fatal results reached here this
morning. DR.. Fred Mccall who resides
in Choctaw county Alabama, was the
victim of the difficulty and prominent
merchant Of Marvin in Clarke county is
said to be his slayer. The details con-
corning the killing Of DR.. Mccall are very
meagre but according to the information
learned 1t appears that the dead man
and his slayer had a difficulty previous
to the fatal termination of the quarrel In
front of the merchants place of business
whose name could not be learned who
turned and left Dr. Mccall and walked
into his store and Mccall followed. As
he entered the merchant shot MN dead.
DR.. Mccall is well known in this city,
especially to members of the medical pro-
fession.
A double killing took place In the coun-
try district of Choctaw county, Alabama
Yesterday afternoon. Dan Foster col
ored. shot and killed both his wife and
father and made his escape, though the
officers have great hopes OF capturing
him at an early date.
Monroe smith of Bonita and Miss Mad
rid Henderson of this city were married
here last night C. w. Wainwright or
stonewall, Miss. and Miss Jessie O. Kinks
of shnoualak were married In this city
yesterday.
A. b. LumplSin, who was arrested by the
police Tuesday on a charge OF imperson-
ating a United States officer and making
an effort to obtain money under false
pretense was discharged as the evidence
did not substantiate the charge
James Simmons, o prominent citizen OF
| Meridian, was badly wounded last night
with knife by 15-year-old negro girl,
named Lou Jean Daniels, whom he was
trying to capture while she was trying
| to break into the house for the purpose
/ of robbery. She will get term on the
| county road.
The first cotton bloom of the season in
| I auderdale county was sent here yester-
i dan by T. c. Lyle of Lauderdale post
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NORTHERN PACIFIC
TRAIN is HELD Up
ROBBERS WRECK CARS WITH
DYNAMITE, KILL THE ENGINEER
AND MAKE THEIR ESCAPE TO
THE MOUNTAINS.

Butte. Mont, June 17.-At LAS a. m.
the North Coast, the finest train on the
Northern Pacific, was held up one mile
east OF Bear Mouth, the scene of last
years hold-up of the same train when
Engineer O'Neill was killed. Three ex-
plosions of dynamite on the express car
completely demolished 1t as far as reports
are obtainable The engineer was killed
in the fight with the robbers. Three
brakemen were sent back to Bear Mouth
conveying word of the hold-up A special
was sent out from Mssoula. The North
Coast limited Is still there. Wardens Nc
Lague andt Conley of the penitentlary
have sent man and their best blood
hounds on light engine and box car to
the scene.
The plumber of the robbers at this hour
is believed to be large. The bandits, two
in number. have escaped in the large
timber of the mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
MANY BOOKED FOR EXILE.
One Hundred and Forty-four Unior
Men Have Been Deported.

Victor, Col, June 16.-One hundred
and forty-four union miners and their
sympathizers have been deported from
the Cripple Creek district since Mon
day. June 6, and about three score are
booked for exile. There remain as
prisoners in the bull pen and jails at
Cripple Creek and Victor seventy-two
men, the majority of whom will prob
ably be ordered out of camp within
the next fortnight These figures are
official and are confirmed by Secretary
Hoag of the Victor Citizens Alliance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
EYES INJURED BY
EXPLODING POWDER
R. A. Anderson Has Very Pain
full Accident
ENGINE STRIKES HAND CAR
The Crew Barely Has Time to Jump
Before the Car Is Totally De-
molshed BY the oncom-
Ing Train.

Selma, June To- (special)-R A. An
/ derson, proprietor of the Artois dairy,
met with a painful accident yesterday
afternoon at his home a few miles out
from the city. In attempting to breech
his shotgun the shell was exploded, the
powder flying up Into Mr.. Andersons face
and almost putting out one eye. At first
1t was thought the eyesight was destroy
ed but today it is thought that he will
entirely recover. He IL suffering great
pain, however, from the burns and the
wound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
School rrustee Lection.

County superintendent D. NJ. Galloway
has sent notices out reminding the quail
fed electors of the new law which re-
quires three school trustees to be elected
for each school district on the first Satur-
day in July. The law requires the cleo
tors to meet at the school house In the
district and select the trustees. In Dali
las county Selma is a separate school
district as is also Pine Flat No. l and
huntsville No. Z. The attorney general
has given an opinion that these districts
do not have to elect trustees under the
law.
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Tennessee Bankers Elect officers.

st. Louis, June 16.-The Tennessee
State Bankers association elected the
following officers at the annual meet
ing today: President, Joseph Gaut,
Knoxville; secretary. Samuel H. Orr,
Nashville; treasurer, j H. Faircloth,
Marten; vice president for southern
Tennessee, ]. G. Garrett, South Pitts
burg; vice president for middle Ten
nessee, J. D. Hutton, Shelbyville; vice
president for west Tennessee, A. r.
Dodson, Humboldt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Ran Into a Hand Car.

The excursion train on the Westerly
Railway of Alabama which went to At
lanta last Monday struck a hand ear on
Its return trip about half way between
Montgomery and Selma and did terrible
damage to the hand car. The section
gang didn't know the excursion train was
near until 1t was right on them and had
time only to jump for their lives. No one
was hurt but the hand car was hung on
the COW catcher of the engine and carried
several hundred yards.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Next Meeting to Be In Toronto,

st. Louis, June 16.-The annual con-
vention of the National Association of
Managers of Newspaper Circulation,
which has been in session here, has
selected Toronto as the place in which
to hold the next meeting, in 1905.
Oflcers were elected as follows: G..
Hay of the Indianapolis News, presi-
dent; j. L. Poesh us of the New Ha-
ven Regist -y-treasurer; d.
B. c. Rose isville Evening
Post, was sctor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
suits on Account Filed.

The sloss-Sheffleld Steel and Iron COM
pany sues the Eureka Foundry and Ma
chine company, in the city court of Bir-
mingham. for s2s6.17 on account.
The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron COM
pany brings suit in the same court against
S. e. Harmon for s10SO6 on account.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
IMPROVEMENTS ARE
MADE BY COMPANY
THE SOUTHERN BELL is GETTING
MANY NEW SUBSCRIBERS AT
PRATT clTY-NEWs OF THE
LODGES.

Pratt City, June 16.-(Special) 1.-THE
Southern Bell Telephone company is maxi
ing considerable improvements on its
property in this city. A large force of
workmen have been engaged for the past
week or two in replacing the old poles
with larger and taller ones.
During the past year the company has
Installed new switch board in its local
office In this city The service Is being
constantly improved As a proof of this
the subscription list has grown at a rapid
rate in the last few months.
With the Lodges.
At a meeting of Enoch lodge, No 81
knights of Pythias, 1t was decided to
hold the annual picnic Of the lodge at
Blount Springs at some date In July, to
be fixed later The degree of knight was
conferred on J. II. Case.
The Carnation lodge of Rebekahs met
last night and nominated officers to be
elected at the next regular meeting. De-
grees were conferred on three new MEM
bers.
Jefferson Valley lodge of odd Fellows
met tonight and nominated officers for
next year.
Next Tuesday night the Pratt City
chapter of Royal Arch Masons will hold
a meeting for the purpose of nominating
officers.
All the members of Model Tent, No H.
Knights of the Maccabees, and number
Of their friends will attend the picnic at
Germania Park next Tuesday. The Pratt
City tent and the Birmingham tent will
play a game of ball in the afternoon.
Charles ID. Comstock has been engaged to
pitch for the Pratt City team.
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Wholesale erocers Meet.

Mobile, June 16.-The Alabama
Wholesale Grocers' association con
vened today. Reading of the reports
OF officers and the appointment of com
mittees consumed the morning session.
The association will be in session two
DAYS.
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Marriage Licenses issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from
the probate court as t ollows: j. l..
Green of Birmingham to Miss Mary S.
Leath, G. F. Long of Huntsville to Miss
Lora V. Chastain, A. ]. Vines Of Short
Greet to Miss Matte Owen Owen s.
Brs , Of Birmingham to Miss Edna s..
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Fine weather ,or Motor Contests.

Homberg, June 17.-6:40 a. m.-The
morning dawned beautifully and there
is promise of splendid weather for the
motor contests. The spectators began
to assemble at 6 o'clock The en-
peror was soon followed by the en-
press.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Frank Barker Is Convicted.

Admission, June 16.-(Special)-
Frank Barker, the young man tried IN
st. Clair county for the murder of the
Jewish peddler, was convicted and
carried from Pell City to Bidrming-
ham for safe keeping.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
have been filed;
Jake Bradley of Birmingham, liabilities
$500. assets $25.
j. p. Brents of Birmingham, liabilities
$3.50. assets s100.
w. H. Williamson of Ensley, liabilities
s131. assets s25.
T. p. Greenhow of Birmingham, liabili-
ties $3.50, assets none.
s. b. Donaldson of Woodward, Liabilities
$50, assets SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-17
Chicago Sends Coincidence.

Chicago, June 1.-THE following tele-
gram was sent today by Mayor Harrison
to Mayor McClellan:
Hon. George b. Mcclellan, Mayor, New
York City
Chicago sends to New York her heart
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President Loubet Sends Message.

Washington, June 16.--The following
cablegrams have been exchanged between
President Loubet of France and President
Roosevelt regarding the General Slocum
disaster:
Profoundly moved by the awful cats
trophe Of the General Slocum, we have II
at heart to address your excelency my
sincere condolences, and to send to the
families of the victims the expression Of
my .sorrowful sympathy.
EMILE LOUBET."
II profoundly appreciate the friendship
and sympathy which prompted your ex-
cellency's telegram of coincidence, and /
beg you to accept in behalf of the the
afflicted families and the people OF the
United tSates my sincere thanks.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Age-Herald Engraving Depart.
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Postmaster Amounted.

washington. June 16.-(Special)- Thos.
3. Gaines appointed postmaster at Tom
bgbee, Marengo county.
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felt and keenest sympathy on account Of
the terrible calamity which has just oc-
Cured. Her own recent catastrophe
makes US mournfully appreciative OF the
sorrow into which your city has been
plunged. Please command us If we may
be of any assistance whatever.
Sincerely yours,
CARTER H. HARRISON,
Mayor of Chicago"
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Norfolk and palaa steamers Of the od Bay Line
Merchants and Miners steamers meals and
state
daily until October
Similarly points, which will be cheeruy
information desired reate
schedules Office woodward bu1
address, Agent Atlanta
HICKS. Agent Birmingham. Ala
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FAST LAKE CASINO

WEEK JUNE 10,
WALTER EDWARDS DRAMATIC CO.
"BRIXTON BURGLARY"
Prices, Csc, 35c and SOC.
Matinee Saturday, 8 p. m, 15c and
Csc.
RESERVED seats on sale at Norton's Drug
Store.
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The Age-Herald Engraving Depart.
n1ent makes good cuts.
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Assistant District Attorney Caravan, are
now looking for him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-05-09
INDIAN SCHOOL MONEY.
Best Way in Which to Spend it VIII
Be Determined.

Washington, D. c., May 9.-Jonn
Charles, superintendent Of instruction
at the Otoe Indian school. in Oklaho.
ma, has been directed to make a re
port in regard 10 the surplus Of ST.
900 appropriated for the school, with
a view to determining how the money
may be judicially applied for the i'm
provement Of the school. He viii Wis
It several other schools for similar
purposes. Mr.. Charles has been di-
rected TO report what buildings are
needed to replace those destroyed by
IRE at the Shawnee school.
The Kickapoo school farm attached
TO the Shawnee school. has recently
been sold for $4,000 and this money
is to be utilized for the erection OF
new school buildings. At the Chloe
co school Mr.. Charles is directed to
inspect some items and connections
pertaining to the building. including
the heating apparatus,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-05-09
FOR a PRISON.
Governor Ferguson Believes Pen.
itentisry Can Be Established.

Governor Ferguson, in his message
to the legislature next winter. will
recommend the enactment of law
providing for the erection and main
tenance Of a territorial peaitentiary.
Oldahomas convicts are kept at
great expense in the Kansas peniten-
tiary at Lansing. Kansas notified
Governor Ferguson several months
ago that a new contract would not
be made upon the expiration OF the
one now in force.
Governor Ferguson said today that
he had been informed that the las
general appropriations bill in con
gress contained the usual clause for
bidding legislature to consider any
legislation for the erection Of a cap
itol building or buildings for terri
torial institutions. he was of the
opinion, however, that there was a
defect in the provision that would
permit the building of penitentiary
II this be true as to a penitentiary
the question has been asked. would II
not be possible to provide for a cap
itol and other buildings?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-05-09
YOUNG MlssouRlANs ELope.
Youth 10 Years Old and Girl Aged I
Are Arrested.

Special to Daily Leader.
Muskogee, !. T., May 9.--Miss Nellie
Jones, aged 15 years, ana Luther l..
Lawrence. 10 years old, eloped from
Clark. Mo, last Tuesday and came to
this city where they have been living
as husband and wife. until arrested
today by the United States officers.
Both claim to be of wealthy families,
and assert that they left home be-
cause their parents objected 10 their
marriage. They said they had been
told that a marriage ceremony is not
necessary in Indian territory, else
they would have compiled with tn.
law.
Lawrence is locked up in the feder-
al prison and the girl is being guard
ed at local hotel until her father,
who has heen notified, can come after
her. The arrest OF the couple was
the result of the youthful appearance
Of the girl. She does not look to be
more than IA years old.