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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-02-25
SATURDAY.,

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Grand Duke Sergius blown to pieces
by bomb thrown beneath his carriage
by socialistic revolutionary.
Boston Russians tell what they think
Of the assassassination of the grand
duke.
Alfred A. Somervile of Cambridge
discovers that $3.50 diamond in pin
belonging to his wife has been replaced
by paste, and causes the arrest of Da-
vid N. Smith, his colored butler, and
Mrs. Smith, employed as a maid.
N. Y, N. H. & II. directors sustain
President Mellen in rejecting the fire
mems demands.
Boy and girl fatally hurt in coasting
accident at Providence, r. l.
House of Representatives and the
president lined up against the senate
on Panama canal commission.
National house accepts the statue of
Frances E. Willard.
Atty. Gen. Parker of Massachusetts,
says claim againt John B. Cotton must
prove the right of his claim before he
receives his commission.
Europe not surprised at death of
Sergius.
Peace talk revived in st. Petersburg
even In the midst of the excitement
caused by the assassination.
Gloucester, Mass, burglars steal $50
from high school lunch counter and
strip statue of discus thrower.
Tug Mackinac carries papers and
supplies to ice-imprisoned Nantucket
ers; no suffering reported on the isl.
and
Patrick English dies of heart disease
while digging grave at Mt. Benedict
cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass,
Second trial of Pantellis Calavritinos
for murder of Constantine Chipouras
begun at Taunton, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-02-25

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-02-25
: Uhen LL1ar Ceases
H0W HTe LCe to Handle the Enormously
increasing Population That LLiu Result
By Ge0rge Aargey. Editor of Harper,s Weekly

is very interesting subjecthe increasing pressure OF
population upon the ealths capacity for supporting IT.
winch is discussed in the international Quarterly by Pro
essor N Shaer who, it may be remembered, occupies
he chair OF geology in Harvard University The present
number OF the earth inhabitants computed at 100000
Ooo and Is likely to Increase hereafter owing the elm
nation Of pestence and chronic considerably
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-02-25
TUESDAY,

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 1905.
Fire at Hoosac tunnel docks in Bos-
ton destroys piers and 4 and steam
ship Philadelphia of the Wilson-Fur-
ness-Leyland line; 20 sailors Of the
Philadelphia leap into the water and
are rescued; loss 81 1,500o 600
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
MERIDlAN'S NEW STATION,
Work on the c. G c.'s System struct.
 ure Begins.

Meridian, Miss, December 5.-Work be- gan today on the new s15O.ooo joint freight depot for the Queen and Crescent system, and hopes are entertained that the build- ing will have been completed by the first of next July, when the clerical force may be able to take possession.
 The new building promises to be the finest on the line of road of the s~s- tenn. and will embrace a territory that will materially relieve the congestion and dangers at the railroad crossings that have made imperative the overhead bridges.
 The new building will extend, with the sidings and house tracks, on the property bounded on the north by Fifth street, on the east by Twenty-sixty avenue, on the south by Third street, and on the west by Twenty eighth avenue. The ar rangement of the depot building makes it easy of access by the general public from all sides of the city, and removes the switching beyond the generally trav- eled crossings.
 With the new passenger station moved two blocks further eastward. separating the freight and passenger stations by nearly half mile. it is claimed that the danger from passing trains to pedestrians on the crossings Is minimized The local freight officials are jubilant at the work that has been begun. that of placing the raw material needed for the construction of the foundations and the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

There is considerable gossip in railroad circles just at present regarding the re- suit of the appointment of receiver for the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton and Dayton-Pere Marquette system. Rail- road men are watching the outcome of the situation with good deal of inter- est and are figuring closely on what is to be-
 The press dispatches say that the Gin cinnati. Hamilton 6 Dayton is owned by J. Pierpont Morgan, who is recog- nized as the moving spirit in the control of the Southern and allied lines. Taking these two things into consideration, rail- road men are already discussing union of the two sytems, or the addition of the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton to the Southern.
 Further discussion has 1t that the Ala bama Great Southern and the cincin- natl, New Orleans and Texas Pacific, two of the divisions of the Queen and Crescent route related to the Southern, would also be closely allied with the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
GOSSIP CONCERNING
 RAILROAD ALLIANCE

If this were done. so railroad men say, the Southern interests would be far more extensive than ever. The South ern and the Queen and Crescent could pour immense volumes of business mov- ing north Into the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton and Pere Marquette systems at several points, and could receive like volume. of business in turn.
 Such an alliance would give the 6outh- ern added strength in the south and would give it an immense opening Into the central states. The Cincinnati. Ham, ilton & Dayton and the Pere Marquette reach nearly all of the principal cities in several of the central states.
 In railroad circles 1t Is said that If such a combination is effected 1t would mean much for Birmingham and tine Birming- ham district. as well as several other southern cities, including Chattanooga. Birmingham would be the natural place for originating most of the tonnage go- ing north, and would also be the natural distributing point for much of the ton- mage from the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

London, December 5.-Ninety feet of the roof of the southernmost end of the Char ing Cross railroad station collapsed with out warning this afternoon, carrying with 1t some forty workmen who were engaged in repairs on that section of the roof. The casualty list of this extraordinary acci- dent includes two persons who are known to have been killed. two persons missing and probably buried beneath the debris, eight seriously injured and twenty slight ly injured The falling walls of the depot crushed the roof of the Avenue theatre adjoining the station, inJuring several men who were at work there.
 Four trains stood in the station ready to start and hundreds of persons were gathered on the platforms waiting the departure of suburban trains and the ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
CAPITAL CITY GREETS ALhBAMA'S MASONS Frank H. Bates is Head of Royal
 Arch Chapter BIRMINGHAM MAN H0N0RED Ben M. Jacobs Elected to Highest of- flee of Grand commandery-offi- cers of Grand Lodge Will
 Be Elected Today.
BIRMINGHAM MAN H0N0RED

Montgomery. December 5.-(Special)- The city is largely given over to the en- tertainment of the Grand Lodge of Ma sons. who are here in annual session. The Grand Lodge proper met tonight at 7.45 o'clock and at once began work on the business of the session.
 The Royal Arch chapter elected officers today, giving the post of honor to Frank II. Bates of Hamburg.
 officers of the Grand Commandery were chosen last night, Ben M. Jacobs, well known furniture man of Birmingham re- cevinS the highest office.
 The officers of the Grand Lodge will be chosen tomorrow, which will be pro- motion all along the line. The present Grand Master is Henry H. Matthews or Montgomery, who called the lodge to or der this evening.
 The following are the officers chosen by the Grand Co.umandery and the Royal Arch chapter:
 Grand Commandery.
 Ben M. Jacobs, Most Illustrious Grand Master.
 John B. Lyons, Deputy Grand Master William W. Ransom, Grand Principal Conductor of Work.
 William H. Dngley, Grand Treasurer George A Beauchamp, Grand Recorder Walter Smith, Grand Captaio of the Guard.
 Lawrence H. Lee, Grand Conductor of Council.
 Robert l.. Douglass, Grand Steward. Stewart Mcqueen, Grand Chaplain. Charles A. Allen, Grand Sentinel.
 Grand Chapter.
 Frank H. Bates, Hamburg, M. E. Grand H. P.
 Robert Teague, Montgomery, M. F. Dep. G. H. P.
 Lew Lazarus, Birmingham, R. E. Grand King. William H. Dingley, Montgomery, R. E.. Grand Scribe.
 George A. Beauchamp, Montgomery R. E. Grand Treasurer.
 Stuart Mcqueen, Montgomery, K. E.. Grand Secretary
 Robert W. Southland, Mobile, R. F. Grand Chaplain.
 John w. Christian. Unlontown, E. G. of Host.
 William E. Bingham Tuscaloosa, E. G. P Sojourner.
 Lawrence II. Lee, Gadsden, E. G. R. A. Captain.
 John B. Lyons. opelilka, E. G. M. of 3rd Veil.
 Albert E. Pace, Dothan D. G. M. of End We'll.
 Norman Gum, Thomaston, E. G. M of 1st Veil.
 Charles A. Allen, Montgomery, E. Grand Sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
ADMIRAL TOGO WILL
 VISIT US NEXT YEAR Japanese Fleet Will Sail for Foreign Waters in 1906 MINISTER GRISCOM ARRIVES Governor Wright of the Philippines Says Miss RooseveIt's vlslt Did
 Good In the IsIands-Goes
 Home to Memphis.
MINISTER GRISCOM ARRIVES

San Francisco, Cal, December 5.-Min- ister Griscom, American diplomat at To- hio who arrived here today on the Man churia. confirmed the report that Ad- miral Togo proposes to visit foreign wa- ters. He says that the admiral informed him of his intention to take a Japanese fleet to England and the United States nex year.
 Minister Griscom, who Is accompanied by his wife and mother, said that his trip was taken purely for pleasure He will go direct to New York and then ex- poets to return to Tokio after his vaca- tion.
 Gen. Luke D. Wright, governor of the Philippines, who also came over on the Manchuria, said that the primary object of his visit was to be present in Wash ington when the bids for the construc- tion of the railroads in the islands were opened. Conditions in the Philippines were never more hopeful than at present. Great progress Is being made in all the islands, especially in Luzon. Sanitary regulations had done much to improve the general health and the young natives were quick to assimilate American ideas. The proposed railroads would be of great value in developing the country, for which a great future is predicted.
 Speaking of the commercial interests, General Wright said:
 Last year we cut our imports of rice from s11,0o0,0oo to s7OoO.oOO, and this year we take off s4.000.0OO more, and next year will be exporting. Our exports of other products are rapidly increasing
 Miss Roosevelt's visit was creative of good feeling toward the United States, for the people down there regard it as a wind of official recognition of their stat us as American citizens They want this status emphasized by the extension to them of commercial reciprocity, so that they will have chance to make a liv- ing"
 Governor Wright leaves tomorrow for his home in Memphis. Tenn, whence he will proceed to Washington after a short
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
CANAL COMMISSION HAS
 SPENT SO FOR $8,O95, ,O92

Washington, December 5.-A summary of the expenditures of the isthmian canal commission in all departments to Septem- Der 30, 1905. was presented to the House today by MT. Hepburn. The aggregate amount is $s.095.O .O92, which is made up of items under the following classifcations:
 General expenses. s212.s42; department of administration, s2o5. .3Ss; department of government and sanitation. $725, ,46s: con- struction of water works sewers, streets and roads. in canal zone, s445,636; depart ment of construction and engineering, s2S6.745.
 Other items of interest include canal construction. s1.010.105; purchase of Pan- anna railroad stock. s155.657; purchase of steamers Havana and Mexico, s1,3 300 GOO; repairs of buildings, s597. .1SO; material and supplies, s2,091. .25s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
RAIL WAY STATION ROOF
 IN LONDON cOLLAPSES

rival of the continental express which was due in a few minutes when the wall sup porting the great iron spans fell outward. With this support removed. the spans fell with a tremendous crash. crushing the foremost cars which, happily, were not occupied. but the falling roof carried with in the workmen who had been swarming among the girders.
 All the injured were confined to the workmen In the station and on the roof of the theatre, and few station hands, Not a single passenger was hurt.
 For some time the scene of confusion was indescribable. Charng Cross Is the most central, as well as the busiest or London railroad stations and had large portion of the roof given way the loss Of life would have been great. AS result of the accident the station will be closed for some days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

explained by presenting the books and accounts and checks of the firm. but was not explained in any way to the grand jury. The request of these attorneys to the President to nave the matter exam ined was deemed reasonable, especially 1t was a mere matter of accounting.
 "A first examination was made by As ristant Attorney General Russell. who was fully convinced of the innocence of all the accused, It was then examined into by the attorney general at tho re- quest of the President. and he also vas fully convinced,
 The attorney general then caused 1t to be looked into by tho district attor- ney. W. B. Johnston. who reported to the attorney general that the evidence submitted by the accused was absolutely conclusive. Accordingly the indictment has been ordered to be dismissed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
Joint Statehood Bill.

Washington. December 5.-Representa- tive Hamilton of Michigan today intro duced joint statehood bill providing for the admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory to the Union as the state of Oklahoma, and the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as Arizona.
 "Polygamous or plural marriages are forever forbidden in both of the pro- posed states, and the prohibiting amend ment of the Senate for the state of Okla homa is cut out. As it now stands, the hill prohibits the sale of liquor to In- dians in both of the proposed states. but places no further restriction upon the liquor traffic.
 A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
 Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protrudlne Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money if Paso Ointment fals to cure in ( to 14 days. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
INDICTMENT DISMISSED.
Defendants in Conspiracy Case Prove
 to Be Innocent

Washington, December 5.-The follow ing statement was given out at the de- pertinent of justice today:
 "Last summer the members of the law firm of Mansfield, McMurray X Cornish Governor Johnston and ex-Governor Mosely of the Chickasaw tribe or in- dians were indicted for conspiracy to embezzle funds of the tribe. No accusa- tion or prior investigation led up to this indictment, but matters submitted to the grand jury concerning payments of large sums to the attorneys and . warrant is- sued to Governor Johnston seemed to indicate the supposed conspiracy.
 .'The whole matter could have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
FEDERAL HOSPITAL
 MAY BE AT FLORALA
CONGRESSMAN WILEY INTRO DUCES A BILL TO ESTABLISH A
 TUBERCULOSIS sANlTARlUM
 THERE, TO COST $1oo,ooo.

Washington, December 5.-An approprl- alton of s100,0OO for a national tubercu- loss sanitarium is provided for in a bill introduced by Representative Wiley of Alabama. The bill provides that the sani- tarium Is to be open to indigent persons of both races who are suffering from tuberculosis of the lungs and is to ad- init all persons of the army and navy as well as those honorably discharged from the service.
 Florala, Ala, is designed as the site for the sanitarum and 1t is provided that the surgeon general of the public health and marine hospital service Is to have full charge of the sanitarium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
-a----=----------s ----------------- JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
First $250,0o0 Required to Be Raised
 Has Been Collected.

Norfolk Va. December 5.-The James, town Exposition company has raised the first s25O,0O0 of the s1,OO0OO0 it was re- quired to raise before it secured the ap- propriaton of $20O,0O0 by the state of Virginia, and the state will be called upon at once to present the first $500o0 installment on the final appropriation, 1t having been provided by the legisla- ture that when the exposition company had raised s25o000 in actual cash the state would pay s50.00o into the exposi- 1inn treaSurY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

Tho estimated expenditures for Octo- Der are $1,S92,000 making a total for the entire period to December 1 of $9.9S7, ,092
 Mir Hepburn filed also detailed state- ment of amounts composing the appro- priating of $16,500.0OO asked for in the emergency bill now pending. The state ment included estimated liabilities to De- cember 1, covering material orders and in transit amounting to s4O0O,O0; equip ment purchased or contracted for de- livery not later than June 90, 1906, s3,- $50, 900; miscellaneous material purchases in the United States fram December to June 30. 1906, $23o0,0Oo; other miscellane. ous exnenditures for hotel and hospital supplies, transportation of laborers from west Indies, etc.. $500, ,oO0; due Panama Railroad company for material and ser- vice. s1 100000; estimated isthmus payrolls December l. to June 30, 1906, s4.S75,000 and salaries, incidental expenses. rent. etc., in the United States for the same period. s175.o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
INSURANCE MEN
 KEPT ON RACK
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 -~~-~~~~~~~~~--~->--~ ~~---->>>~>~->~>>>--->->- ceived for himself over commissions to agents in 1897 the sum of $92 900, MT. Ed redge said
 In 1898 the company cancelled this con tract and made a new one with Moss by which 1t paid him an overriding com mission of 10 per cent above the com missions he had to pay to his agents and renewal commissions as before
 Moss Credited With $93,ooo.
 John A. Hyland bookkeeper for the Mu- tual Reserve Life Insurance company, was put on the stand and testified that at the end of 1898 Mr. Moss owed tho company sS6,Ooo and was then credited with $93S00 Mir Hugnes asked many questions to ascertain where the S93,OO0 came from and witness said it was cash due on commissions but was in the na- ture of an estimate. MT. Hughes and Mr. Hyland went over the company accounts with Moss in more detail.
 MT. Eldredge, resuming the stand, said that in 1896 the Mutual Reserve company advanced S7500 to Morton D. Moss, US manager of agents to pay off some debts he owed. Subsequently the company squared the account by allowing Moss that amount for services in placing agents outside the metropolitan district, or whlch he was then in charge. Witness said that in the spring of 1899 charges were mace to the insurance department based on contracts with MT, Moss and the acton or ]. H. Hoffecker, the auditor whH Te- signed. Examiner Vanderpool for the m surance department examined the com pany on the charges. .
 "There were certain changes made m the report but not before the examiner made his report to the insurance repre- sentative" replied the witness in answer to a question.
 Tho Usual Method.
 The usual method he said, was for the company to be allowed hearing before the insurance department on the exam iners findings before the report or the su- perintendent of insurance was put on file. When this hearing was held Ill this case. the company, the witness said. was surprised that the examiners report did not cover the Moss or Hoffeeker matters. although the company had requested that if should. After the hearing MT. Eldreuge said the superintendent of insurance Louis F. Payne, eliminated from Ex- aminer Vanderpools report statement that the surplus of the Mutual Reserve company should not include a lease or US
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

 WILL FORM NEW CABINET

certain points of policy between the anti protectionist unionists, of which tho following official announcement was made tonight:
 -"Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman told King Edward that he would be unable to submit his proposed arrangements in connection with the formation of a new government until December Il.
 King Edward left London this after noon to visit Lord filling at Crichel, Vim borne."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

London. December 5.-Sir Henry Camp bell Zimmerman saw the King at Buck ingham palace this morning and accepted the task of forming a new cabinet.
 The Duke of Devonshire, liberal union- ist, former lord president of the council, was among the callers on the new pre- mler before the latter went to the palace and in political circles importance is at- tached to the visit as possibly signifying some kind of a working agreement on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
DOG DERBY CONTESTS.
Judqes Make Awards In First Series
 at Waynesboro, Ga.

Waynesboro, Ga, December 5.-The last two braces of the first series of derby contests were finished this morning by Lad Scout, Top Notch Sammy. handled by Beazell and Raynor Lad Scout was much the best in range and speed. In the second series were ten dogs in the contest. Ria Baby and King Wooten ran over a vast expanse of country, showing good range and speed. Only one bevy of birds was found, being ridden up by the judges The judges announced the de- cisions as follows
 Navajo. handled by D. F. Rose, first prize, s250.
 vashti, handled by Bishop. second prize s15O.
 Tonapaugh. handled by Bishop, third prize. s10o.
 This derby was the most brilliant ever run in the history of the club many of the entries being winners in previous trials The all-age contest will begin to- morrow.
 Prelate to the Pope.
 Rome December 5.-Very Rev. John B. Morris. vicar general of the diocese of Nashville. Tenn, has been appointed do- nestle prelate to the Pope with the title of monsgnor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
Pastor Goes to New Orleans.

Elizabethtown. Ky, December b.-The Rev. W. H. Rrengle. pastor of the Bar- tist church in this city. has resigned to accept the charge of the St. Charles church, in New Orleans. He will deliver his initial sermon there on the first Sunday in January.