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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
CONNECTS ESCAPE
 FROM STATE PRISON
SIX NEGROES GET AWAY BY DIG CLING OUT OF OLD SHAFT ADJ JOINING NO. 10 sLoPE-oNE RE- CAPTURED.

Six negro convicts escaped from No. 10 trine at the state prison. near Pratt City. last night at 8 o'clock. Walter Ruther- ford enc of the number, was captured near Thomas few minutes later, but not until the guards had broken his leg with rifle bullets The other fugitives are being hotly pursued and will probably be captured in few hours. The men gained their liberty by digging out of the old workings adjoining No. 10 slope
 Only the timely appearance of the guards prevented a wholesale delivery of convicts. Between fifteen and twenty men were in the party that had planned the escape All were stopped but the six who got away under cover of the darkness.
 The guards at once gave hot pursuit Rutherford was overtaken and ordered to halt, which he refused to do. The guards opened fire and succeeded in erippling him by shooting him in the leg. The other men have not yet been seen but the off, cers are following closely on their tracks.
 From the indications 1t appears that the
 
 some time. They had done considerable work in the abandoned shaft adjoining No. 10 slope, where the convicts are work ing. They dug an opening near the prison. The guards discovered them as they were in the act of making their exit
 All the escaped men are desperate char acters and with two exceptions were serv- ing life sentences. They are as follows: Tom Lee. aged 24, sent up from Mont gomery county for life; Wash Smith. aged 90 years. sent up from Montgomery coun- ty for life; John Hogan, aged 8 years. sent up from Jefferson county for life; George Gillespy. aged 35 years, sent up from Tuscaloosa county for life; Ed Dick erson. aged 21 years; sent up from Jef- ferson county for sixteen years.
 A reward of $50 will be given for the capture of any one of the escaped con- victs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
ASSISTANCE FOR
 THE IDLE MINERS
WILLIAM R. FARLEY REPORTS OF HIS VISIT TO THE NATIONAL OFFICERS IN INDIANAPOLIS. WEEKLY ASSESSMENTS.

William R. Fairley. Alabama member of the national board of United Mine Work CTS of America. has returned from visit to Indianapolis where he went for a con- ference with the members os the national board and acquaint them with the condi- tions in Alabama MT. Fairley made the announcement upon his return that the national officers had determined to assist the local miners now idle in a financial way. He also said that the miners now at work would begin this week contrib uting s1 each per week for the benefit of the organization.
 Mir. Fairley said last night that there was nothing new in the situation to give out. "Everything is in statue quo,' he said. "The outlook Is not so very en- couraging, but still I can see nothing alarming in the situation" President Flynn said there was nothing new to give out relative to the possibility of another meeting between the committees of the miners and furnace operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
ABBOT BENEDICT MENGES
 OF ST. BERNARD IS DEAD

Pa, and covington. Ky. He came to Ala bama in the sos and was stationed at St. F1orain, then at Tuscumbla and later at Huntsville He was at Huntsville during the yellow fever scourge and labored he roically there to comfort the dying and bury the dead.
 About fifteen years ago he established a branch of the Benedict Order at Gull man and in 1891 started to build a monas- tery and college. He was elected abbot September 9, 1891 and was confirmed by Pope Leo XIII December IS, 1891.
 The abbot was a very scholarly man and was known far and wide as an indomitabie worker in the cause of Christian education. His health broke down from overwork. He was type Of the Christian soldier and although a great sufferer for several years no one ever heard him murInur His fortitude indeed is said to have re called that of the early confessors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

Tsse Right Rev Benedict Menges. O. $. B. abbot of St. Bernard monastery and president of St Bernard college in Gull man county died yesterday morning after lingering and painful illness. He was one of the best known and most beloved ecclesiastics in Alabama
 The news Of the abbots death was re- ceived by the Catholic clergy and laity of birmingham with profound sorrow.
 The funeral will take place at St. Ber- nard Friday morning and will be at- tended by Bishop Allen and many of the priests of Alabama Abbots from several monasteries in the south and middle west win also be present to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased.
 The abbot was born in Bavaria Tulx s1 ls4O He came to America in his youth and was ordained priest December 21, 1872. He was stationed for time in Chicago, afterwards in Allegheny, Pa., Carrollton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 ASSEMBLIES TODAY
IMPORTANT DISTRICT MEETING IN METHODIST CHURCH AT AvoNDALE-sEssi BEGINS AT g A. M.-BAskET DINNER.


 The Birmingham District Epworth League will begin it's regular quarterly meeting this morning at 9;0 o'clock at the Avonoale Methodist church. The meeting will be very important as officers for the ersuing year are to be elected
 At the morning session the Rev. J. H. Mccoy will make an address, after which there will be the election of officers Sev- eral committees will report and there will be interesting songs and recitations.
 A basket dinner will be spread in the park at noon and the league will enjoy social gathering there during the after noon.
 At o'clock in the evening the Rev. J.. D. Simpson will conduct a prayer meet ing in the park and at o'clock the Rev. Harry c. Howard of Tuscaloosa will de- liver an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
East Lake Casino.

The George Parsons company presented "A Turkish Texan last night at the East Lake theatre to an audience that was we'll pleased. While the play is not as well written as other comedies that have been seen here recently 1t Is sufficiently entertaining and is in the hands of cap- able people. MT. Parsons plays the part of Capt. A. Hassan Smith. young Texan who inherfts estates in Turkey and gets into all kinds of trouble while trying to secure possession of his fortune without marrying two Turkish Trophy girls. who are a condition in the will of Capt. Smith.s uncle. and without losing the affection of his sweetheart, who is not Turkish but decidedly English. Miss Georgia Drew Mendum plays the part of the Hon. Mrs Eiiingsworth with distinct personality She is a handsome woman and her act ing was very effective at times. Morgan Conan played Albert Decker, a friend of Captain Smith, acceptabiy and the other characters in the play were well placed.
 "A Turkish Texan" is q comedy that is rather unusual ins scenic environment and incident It has been seen here be- fore and was favorably received. Thg plot is rather disjointed but deals mainly with the efforts of Capt Smith to obtain his inheritance. Capt. Smiths fiancee is on the scene and numerous complica- tions are the result of his efforts to keep the young woman from learning what is going on in his Turkish palace, where the Turkish girls and their father are very much in evidence.
 
 However, the hero's troubles are finally cleared away He gets rid of his pros pective Turkish wives, the Hon. Mrs. FL lingsworth Is pacified and everybody goes oh happy. MT. Parsons Is a good come dian and won many laughs last night
 As today is Red Mems day at the lake special matinee will be given at the Casino at o'clock. It Is also probable that the roller coaster will be put in operation. The track has now arrived and 1t will be put down as speedily as possible. A force of men were at work all last night. If they finish in time to-. day the roller coaster will be running to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
WILL WITHDRAW SUIT.
Christian F. Rainbow Was Not the Man
 Who Assaulted Lockwood.

The suit which was recently filed in the circuit court against Christian F. Ram bow by Jule & Lockwood will be with drawn. S. L. Weaver. attorney for Lock- wood, made a statement to that effect yesterday and said that bis client gave him the wrong name.
 It is now claimed that Frederick Ram bow Is the one who committed the as- sault and suit will be nled against him for s750o, which is the amount of damages asked for in the other suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
IS NOW DEAN MEURER.
Birmingham Pastor Has Been Honorec
 By the Bishop.

The Rev. Father Meurer, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, has been appointed dean of North Alabama The appointment was made by Bishop Allen. Father Meurer is one of the oldest priests in this state. and is beloved by thou sands of Protestants as well as Catho- lies.
 Conferences of the Catholic clergy of the northern part of Alabama are to be held twice year in Birmingham, and the dean will preside. Father Meurer' 2 prefix title is now the very reverend.
 His friends, including the clergy of Jefferson county. are congratulating Father Meurer on his preferment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
HAS HOPEFUL VIEW
 OF REFORM PLANS Judge Feagin Working to Re-
 claim Negro Boys FARM NEAR TUSCALOOSA The Land Donated By Sam DaiIey, a Negro, Win Probably Be Used for
 Poultry Raising and Can
 hing Industry.
FARM NEAR TUSCALOOSA

Judge Feagin yesterday further discus sed his proposed plan for the farm near Tuscaloosa which Sam Daley. a negro man. has donated to be used as a negro reformatory.
 The judge stated that he hoped to get the pride of tho race aroused among the negroes of the state. and to get them to take up this work and push it. Then he hoped to see them go before the next legislature and show what had been ac- complished and ask -or state aid.
 Besides poultry raising, Judge Feagin also thinks that canneyswould pay on a farm. He believes that the little negro boys can be trained to put up fruit and vegetables successfully and that this industry can be run on paying basis if suitable men can be secured from Tus- kegee or the school at Normal to train the boys.
 In discussing the matter Judge Feagin said:
 Would Probably Pay.
 '"rne idea of running a hen farm has been suggested. and think it would pay. Also to have canning factory where fruits and vegetables could be canned would be a paying investment.
 "As is well known the negro pastors of the state and the members of the feder- alton of negro women's clubs have taken up the matter of a reformatory, and this week there will be several important meetings in regard to competing the ar arrangements for joint committee to take charge of the farm and run iE
 Securing Literature.
 q am securing literature on chicken raising and the canning industry, and will have that ready in a short time to put before the negroes and see what they think of the idea.
 T believe that the people understand the conditions here. Birmingham was overrun with little negro boys who were constantly in court for various petty crimes. They worried the police, they stole from everybody. they took up the time of the court, and I tried the plan of sending them to the farms about the state, It has been a relief to all par ties and a blessing to the negroes. Then Sam Daley offered a farm of 125 acres near Tuscaloosa for reformatory. This was accepted and the negro women's club and the negro pastors will have charge of it. If the plans work out the leg1sla- ture will probably be willing to help the negroes when 1t meets again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
RECORD OF COURTS.

Howard Henderson filed suit in the cir cult court yesterday against the Buckeye Cotton Oil company for $500. The plain tiff alleges that on May 20. 1904. he re- ceived personal injuries for which the company was responsible.
 In thee city court yesterday William Cole filed suit against the Alabama Con solidated Coal and Iron company for si0,- 900. It is alleged by Cole that on May B. 1904. while in the employ of the defendant. lie received personal injuries.
 Mary A. Cutciiff filed suit In the city court yesterday against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company for $500 The plaintiff alleges that on June 30. 1904. she was injured on an Avondale street car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
THE WEATHER

Washington. July n.--Forecast for Ala bama: Showers Tuesday and Wednesday,; light south winds with occasional thunder squalls
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Monday, July nr-Tenper- ature changes in the south during the past twenty-four hours have been slight In western Tennessee there has been an increase of about degrees. and in Texas and Oklahoma about ? degrees. in other districts there has been little or no change The average maximum yester- day ranged from Ss degrees in Tennessee to 96 degrees in Texas and Oklahoma There has been rain in all sections of the cotton belt except Tennessee, and there was rain in that state on Satur- day The heaviest amounts yesterday seem to have been in the southern portions of Alabama and Georgia and in the cosat districts of the Caroinas.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report. ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
A Summer Party.

A camping party chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. B. W. Patton left yesterday morn ing for a weeks stay on Cahaba river. Among those in the party are Miss Lucille Hall, Miss Annie Hall, Miss Alice Bray Miss Minnie Davis Miss Ruby Hagan and Mir Hubbard Jones, Mir A. s. HILL MT. Horace wilkerson. MT. Earlie Patton and MT. Nick Wilkerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
RED MEMS JUBILEE.
Parade in Birmingham and Jubilee al
 East Lake.

great numbers today. During this morn Ing they will have big parade through the streets of the city. prior to going to East Lake, where they will have an all day jubilee.
 Members of the local tribes have been ordered to meet in the hall over the Wes- tern Union telegraph office this morning at 7;sO o'clock to prepare for the parade. The procession will be headed by Memoli g band
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
Military Orders Issued.

The following orders have been posted: 1. All members of. company K are here- by ordered to armory for drill and in- struction, Tuesday night. July 12. and Thursday night, July 14. at D. m. 2. In compliance with general order No. 2, headquarters Third regiment, Taila- dega. Ala. July 8, all members of com pany K are hereby ordered to report at armory Monday. July 1S at a. m., for annual camp of instruction.
 By order
 L. c. BROWN. Com Go. K.
 H. C. CURTRIGHT. First Sgt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
sarc,, Lucille Fair.

Sarah Lucille Fair. the six-months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Fair, died Sunday at Fulton Springs. The funeral services were conducted from thez resi- dence of her parents at Eighth avenue and Fifth street yesterday. Interment In Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
MEETING CALLED
 FOR WEDNESDAY
zoo BOYS URGED TO BE AT THE CITY HALL TOMORROW AT 8. o'cLocK-eUsINEss TO BE TRANSACTED.

The meeting of the Boys Geological as- sociatfon which was to have been held yesterday was postponed, owing to the failure of quorum to be present. As some very important business should be transacted at once meeting has been called for Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock All of the members are urged to be present as matters of interest to all will be taken up and discussed.
 It Is very probable that committee will be appointed to determine a suitable location for the park and several com mittees will report.
 otal states to carry them against Roose- welt"
 Congressman Oscar w. Underwood. who attended the convention, was an original Olney man. but he returns home greatly pleased with the ticket He thinks Parker and Davis will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Infant of Mrs. Puob

The infant daughter of Mrs. Pinckey Pugh died Sunday at the residence. 1921 Sixth avenue. The funeral took place yesterday, intermept being in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.
 Marriage licenses were Issued from the probate court yesterday as follows: c. c. McDreed of Birmingham to Miss Eu genia Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12
STARTS OUT WITH BRIGHT PROSPECTS New Military Company For malIy Organized Last Night JOIES SECOND INFANTRY Social Features to Be Prominent Tn New company-composed of
 Flower of Birmingham's
 Young Men.
JOIf..S SECOND INFANTRY

Birmingham has a new military com pany which was organized last night with membership of about fifty Of the most prominent young men in the city The company will be known as Company B. Second infantry. Alabama National Guard
 It had been rumored for some time that this company would be organized and mustered into the service in time to go into camp with the entire militia force of the state, July 1s Last night the promoters of the company had a gather ing in the private dining room of the Morris and formally organized with the election of commissioned officers. Col. E. H. Graves, Ieutepant Colonel Charles R. Bricken and Major John D. Elliott were present to assist in the organiza- ton of the company.
 Officers Elected. The officers elected were Joseph N. Harrison captain c. II. Seals, first Leu tenat, and Herbert Tutwiler, second lieu tenant. w. N. Soper was also elected first lieutenant and assigned to adiutant i duty Capt. Harrison will appoint the noncommissioned officers at a later date
 The compaIy as organized is composed of young men who are prominent in the social life of Birmingham and they pro- pose to keep it upon a.. high standard of membership. paying especial attention to social features. The company will com mence it's regular drills tonight. and by the date set for the encampment they ex- pect to be sufficiently well drilled to put up a creditabe showing. They will give several social features during the forth coming encampment.
 Equipment Coming. | The equipment for the new company has already been shipped from Montgom- cry and is expected to arrive in Birming- ham today. This new company Is the fifth one now located in the city of Bfr- mingham proper, and it's members will undertake to soon bring it up to the first 1 in proficiency
 All three of the commissioned officers are men of military training Captain Harrison, who recently removed here from Mobile, is at present captain of the Lomax Rifles in that city. but he will get transfer from the First to the sec ond regiment. First Lieutenant Seals was formerly connected with the Second regi- ment in Eufaula. his old home. He Is cashier of the Traders National bank Second Lieutenant Tutwiler received his military training at the Virginia Military institute. Battalion Adjutant Soper was prominently identified with the militia of Nashville prior to his coming to Birming- ham to reside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-12

Tho Ase-Heraid Engraving Depart. meM makes z pod cuts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
For Sale by O. G. Schaefer.

dress caught fire. she must have been
unconscious. as II was some little
time later when her moan attracted
attention and assistance.
The flames had eaten away all the
apparel which she wore, and her face
and body was simply a mass OF burns
and blisters. Medical aid was sum
moned and everything possible was
done TO alleviate tho terrible suffering
which she was undergoing, but death
came TO her relief the same night.
Deceased was a bright young lady
and very popular. A sad feature OF
her death was that she was shortly
70 have been married, Funeral SER
vices were conducted yesterdays il-
yer City. Independent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
Homestead Entry No. 5357.)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land
Office at Santa Fe, N. M, Oct. 7, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the sol.
lowing-named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof
In support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the register
or receiver at Santa Fe. N. NJ, IN
Nov. II, 1904, viz: Juan Antonio r'a-
dilla for the N1-2SW1.4. lots Q and 3,
Sec. 81, T IL N, r. IA e.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Benito Padilla, Of Ribera, N. NJ; NO
berto Ensinias CT Ribera, N. NJ; c.
riaco Ortiz. Of Ribera, N. NJ; Cesario
Ribera. Of Ribera, N. M.
1913 MANUEL r. OTERO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
Danger In Fall Colds.

Fall colds are liable to hang on all
winter leaving the seeds Of pneumo'
MIA. bronchitis or consumption. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar cures quickly
and prevents serious results. 1t Is old
and reliable, tried and tested, safe and
sure. contains no opiates and will moi
constipate. Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
Cures chnis and Fever.

g. W. Writ, Nacogodohes. Texas,
says: His daughter had chills and
fever for three years: he could not
lind anything that would help her till
he used Herbine. His wife will not
keep house without II, and cannot
say too much for It." soc a bottle.
For sale by G. q. Schaefer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29

The cebolleta land grant case.
which has been up for a hearing be
fore Judge Baker several days IN the
district court at Albuquerque has
been partially finished. The case
will come up for final hearing next
Wednesday. when a decision will he
given by the court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29

Il have had kidney and bladder
trouble for years. and 1t became %
bad that I was Obliged TO got up It
least . dozen times : night" says
Mr.. Owen Dunn. Of Benton Ferry. w.
Va. Il never received any permanent
benefit from any medicine until I took
Foley's Kidney Cure. After using two
bottles. I am cured" Depot Drug
Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
D. & R. q. System
Santa Fe Branch
Time Tsble No. II.
Effective Wednesday April 1. 1903.l
Trans run daily except sunday.

Trans run daily except sunday.
Connections with the main line 0and
anche as follows:
At Antonito for Durango. Silverton and all
points In the San Juan country.
At Alamosa with standard gauge) for La
veta. Pueblo, Colorado Springs aud Denver
also with narrow gauge for Monte Vista. Del
Norte Creole and all point inthe San Luis
valley.
At Salida with main line STANDARD gauge,
FOR all points east and west including Lead
Vile and narrow gauge points between sal
ida and Grand Junction.
At Florence and Canon City for the gold
camps Of Cripple Greek and Victor.
AT Pueblo. colorado Servings and Denver
with all Missouri river lines for all points
east.
For further information address the under.
signed.
Through passengers from Santa Fe in
standard gauge sleepersi FRONT Alamosa can
have berths reserved on application.
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Santa Fe, N N
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Denver. Colo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29

No n would ever be bothered with
constipation II everyone knew how
naturally and quickly Bnrdock Blood
Hitters regulates the stomach and
bowels.