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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
SULTAN OF SULU
OFFERS HIS HAND
WOULD MAKE MISS ROOSEVELT
SULTANA OF THE SULU ARCHI-
PELAeo-LoNGWoRTH MAKES A
HERO OF HIMSELF.

Jolo, August IS, via Manila, August 81
delayed in transmisson.) Secretary
Taft and party arrived here at noon and
Immediately proceeded to the parade
ground to witness an elaborate programme
arranged for their entertainment The
Sutton of Sulu, with his retinue, and 9TH
er Moro dlgnitaries, occupied seats on the
grandstand along with Secretary Taft
and Miss Roosevelt.
Thousands of Moros, residents of Jolo
and from the neighboring islands were
present to take part in the festivities,
which were wonderfully picturesque. In
the afternoon there were carrabo and
bull fights of an amusing but not blood
thirsty character
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt were
presented with many Moro presents by
the Sultan, who offered his hand in
marriage to Miss Roosevelt and would
make her Sultana of the Sulu archipela-
go, saying that his people desired her to
remain among them.
While some of the party were bathing
In the afternoon, Frank OBrien, editor
of the Cable News. was seized with
cramps, and the undertow was rapidly
carrying him out to sea, when Repre-
sentative Longworth of Ohio seeing his
peril started after him and rescued him
at the risk OF his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
JACK TARS WILL
HAVE GREAT TIME
AMERICANS WILL SPEND $4,000
ON BANQUET Fob BRITISH SAIL
oRs WHEN THEY COME OVER IN
OCTOBER.

New York, August 21-New York will
be the scene of a remarkable demonstra-
ton of fraternity and good will between
the Jack Tars of the navies of Great
Britain and the United States during the
first week of October on the occasion of
the visit of the second cruiser squadron
of the British fleet.
On or about the first Monday of the
month 1900 American sailors will enter
tain like number of their British breth-
rem. Arrangements are now making for
a great banquet, smoker and theatre
party which shall repay Prince Louis of
Battenburg's men for all the entertain
ments they have showered upon the
Americans In times of past.
Today a committee Of three represent
tatiye seamen from the North Atlantic
squadron now lying in the naval anchor
age at Newport arrived in this city. The
committee has at Its disposal $4,000 raised
by subscription among the seamen of the
squadron and which is to be spent for
the entertainment of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
MUST TAKE FIGURES
WITH GRAIN OF SALT
JOHN HYDE SAYS CHARACTER Or
THE VARIOUS CORRESPOND
ENTs MUST BE CONSIDERED IN
MAKING UP COTTON ESTIMATE.

London. August 21--John Hyde, the
former statistician of the United states
department of agriculture, who is at
present in London, has been under the
care of physician for several weeks and
is still prohibited by his physician from
attending to business.
To the Associated Press tonight he
said
Il have Just seen for the first time the
revised cotton acreage report, issued by
the United States department of agricul-
ture on July %. Tie crop estimating
hoard reduces the official estimate of
June more than 100000 acres and even
goes so far as to say that l made the
estimate lower than the reports received
from official reporters employed by the
bureau warranted To the statement /
give unqualified denial and assert that
the most trustworthy of the various sets
of figures of which the report of June 2
was based, afforded the most ample war
rant for my estimate.
1T is only by an entire disregard of
the reports of county and township cor
respondents that the departments acreage
reports can be prevented from once more
becoming the laughing stock of the world.
When concerned only with the condition
of growing crop except under special
commissions. the reports of country and
township correspondents are without
value. When however, these cores
pondents report either upon the acreage
or upon the size of the crop in bales,
their reports are absolutely worthless
For instance the crop last year was esti-
mated by township correspondents at less
than 12000,000 bales, and by county COR
respondents at less than 100000 Fail
ure on the part of the board to recognize
the varying degrees of reliability which
characterize the reports of its different
classes of correspondents, will inevitably
destroy the value of its reports for gem
eral statistical purposes"
Mr.. Hyde said that he gave this in
terview to the Associated Press against
the earnets protest of his physician and
that he had forwarded an affidavit TO
Washington covering his connection with
the cotton report. He said that he ex-
pected to return to America about Oc-
tober I.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
WOMAN LEFT BASKET.
Contained Women's Clothing and Sew
eraI Pieces of Jewelry.

Screaming with what appeared to be
fear an unidentified negro woman ran in
to the backyard at 24l6 Twelfth avenue,
north, early Sunday morning crying that
the police were after her No policeman
appeared and when the negress left the
premises she forgot to carry with her a
basket filled with women's clothing ana
trinkets.
When the negress did not return 20
claim the basket Mounted Policeman Nt-
was summoned and the basket was given
into his charge. It is at police headquar-
tiers, in Mr.. Nixs charge, and he has
also taken personal charge of a locket
with initials and other jewelry found In
the basket
The negro woman who had the basket
has not been found and II the person
or persons to whom the articles in the
basket belong will call on Policeman Nix
and make the proper Identification such
articles as they may identify will be
turned over to them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
CITY RECORDS INACCURATE.
Reported Delinquents Prove That They
Own Lots In Oak Hill.

Letters written by City Clerk Murray
to persons supposed to owe the city for
lots occupied by them In Oak Hill ceme-
terry have elected answers which In not
a few cases prove that the city records
showing the lots to be unpaid for are in
accurate.
A number Of the supposed delnquents
called on the Mayor. yesterday and pre-
sented deeds for the lots owned by them.
In each case the record was accordingly
corrected
Many of the cases of the reported de-
linquencies will. however, be pressed by
the city until payment is made. In de-
termining what price the delinquents
must pay the city will insist upon the
payment either of the price of the lots
when they were first occupied or the
price at present. 1t is suggested that a
compromise may be struck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
WILL PROTECT PRISONERS.
Negroes In Kentucky Are Charged
With Assault.

Frankfort. KY, August 21-Governor
Beckham tonight wired Adjutant General
Haley at Paducah to dispatch state
troops to Russelvile to protect w. T.
Fletcher and Guy Lyon from mob vio-
lence. The men are charged with GRIM
inal assault upon Mary Calder, young
German girl.
The crime was committed in May last
and Fletcher and Lyon have been in jail
at Bowling Green since that time Their
case Is to be called for trial at RUSSELL
vile on "Wednesday next. The Lexington
and Frankfort companies of infantry and
detachment Of battery with Hotch-
kiss gun under command of Major ]. f.
Allen of Lexington will go on special
train tomorrow to protect the prisoners
during the trial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Confidence weakens in Berlin.

Berlin, August 2l.-There has been a
decided weakening of the confidence felt
by government officials and members of
the diplomatic corps that tho negotiations
at Portsmouth would result in a peace
agreement The worst sympatom. as II Is
looked upon here, is that President Roose-
Welt should have found it necessary to
again take action.
1t is pointed out that If the negotia-
lions were proceeding smoothly toward
the desired end, the President would
not have interposed, and that he has done
so, is considered an Indication of acute
tension. One Of the belligerents it is said
invited the President to intervene. What
ever the President may have done. how
ever, is likely to have been thoroughly sup
ported by the German government. should
outside support forward the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
PROTECTS THE VETERANS.
sharps Attempt to Extort Money In
Connection With Land Claims.

Provo, Utah, August 21.-To afford
protection to soldiers and sailors who
acquired the right in the drawing just
closed to locate homesteads on the
Uintah Indian reservation, Commits
sioner Richards of the general land
office today ruled that soldiers and
sailors who registered by proxy are not
compelled to make their filings through
the agent who registered them. but
that they may file for themselves or
may employ another agent to file for
them.
Many of the numerous agents have
testified that when they secured the
power of attorney and registered the
veterans, they alone could enter the
land. Some of these agents even have
tried to extort $50 or 500, or a hall
interest in the claims from the veter-
ans who have secured the rights to
enter homesteads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
France VIII Do Her Part.

Paris, August 21.-Officials both govern
mental and diplomatic apparently are
preparing to lend every assistance to
evert the failure of the peace negotia-
tons at Portsmouth Premier Rouvier
has suspended his vacation in Switzerland
for the purpose of attending a special cab
met council Thursday next. Mr.. McCor-
mick, the American ambassador, will re-
turn from Carlsbad Wednesday for the
purpose of being ready to exercise any
friendly influences in his power. NJ
Jusserand, the French ambassador at
Washington, who is spending his vacation
in the country, will also return to Paris
in the middle of the week.
According to the foreign office, Pre-
mier Rouvier's return has no direct con-
nection with the peace negotiations. How
ever 1t will afford him an opportunity
to consider the situation at an oppor-
tune moment. as 1t is the expectation that
the crisis will be prolonged beyond to-
morrow, while the plenipotentiaries COM
municated with their respective govern
ments regarding their inability to agree.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
CONGREGATIONS
ARE VERY LARGE
Union Services at EnsIey Are Popular.
The Rev. j. n. Longcrier breaches
Very Interesting Sermon.

Ensley, August N.-(Special.)-The First
Presbyterian church was crowded to It's
fullest capacity last night to hear the
Rev. j. H. Longcrier. pastor of the First
Baptist church 1t was the occasion of the
regular Sunday night union service.
Mr. Longcrier used as his subject, "A
Prophecy OF the Christ" and his hearers
pronounced 1t one of the finest discourses
on the subject ever heard in Ensley.
The union services are very popular and
draw large congregations. The novelty
of the alienation of ministers is attrac-
tive to the people.
The union service will be held at the
First Methodist church next Sunday night
and the Rev. ]. w. Orr, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church will preach.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
STANDARD OIL GOES WEST.
Rockefeller Believed to Have Control
OF Public Utilities in San Francisco.

san Francisco, August 21.--The Post
says:
IL Is stated upon the highest authority
today that the actual transfer of the
San Francisco Gas and Electric Light
company to the Rockefeller interests has
taken place and that at the same time
a clean sweep of the heads of departments
has commenced. 1t is understood that
C. O. G. Miller is to be. the head OF
the company from this tin on. AS soon
as the San Francisco Gas and Electric
Light company has been completely taken
over the work Of absorbing the San Fran
cisco Coke and Gas company will be I'M
dertaken, 1t is said. by the Rockefeller
interests. When both of these compan-
les nave been taken over the gas COM
panies OF San Francisco will then be In
control OF the Standard OIL company
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
GREGORY RESIGNS AS
CAPTAIN OF COMPANY

At the regular drill of the Jefferson
Volunteers last night Captain Robert L.
|. Gregory announced that he had rendered
his resignation as commanding officer of
the company. A primary election was
held in which First Lieutenant John Wor-
rell was nominated captain; S. NJ Matson,
second lieutenant, was nominated first
lieutenant, and Sergeant Mac Perdue was
nominated as second lieutenant.
The election viii be held as soon as the
resignation of Captain Gregory is ac-
cepted and an election to fill the vacancy
is ordered by Adjutant General W. W.
Brandon. Nearly sixty men were present
at the drill last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
9au0A OF FLOOR
NUT SATISFACTORY
CEMENT FLOOR IN THE CROSS
HALL OF THE NEW HIGH
SCHOOL BUILDING SANK SEW
ERAL INCHES.

The cement floor of the cross hall on the
second floor of the new High school build
ing has sunk three or four Inches since
ii was laid.
The damage is not very great and the
floor will be repaired before the build
ing is completed by the contractors and
turned over to the city. The accident was
due to the sub-contractor removing the
supports before the cement had thorough
ly hardened.
The general contractor of the building
has $1,000 guarantee from that sub-con-
tractor that the work would be properly
done, and the former has stated to Super
intendent Phillips, of the city schools,
that if necessary he would have the work
done over again and use what was nee
essary of the sub-contractors guaran-
tee. He assured DR.. Phillips that the
city would have no cause to complain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
REFUGEES MOVING.
Five Seepers Filled With People
Passed Through Yesterday.

Five sleepers. filed with refugees going
from New Orleans or Louisiana, passed
through Birmingham yesterday morning
on the Queen and Crescent train which
went north at 5:45 o'clock. This was the
largest movement that has passed through
birmingham on any regular train since
the quarantine was inaugurated.
Travel on the two Louisville and Nash
vile trains yesterday was comparatively
light. On the noon train there were only
a few refugees and last night not more
than twenty passed through the city.
The quarantine officers had another
quiet day, and no incident of any note
took place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Jesse KENNEDY IS
RELEASED ON BOND
Given a Preliminary Hearing 6efore
Justices Of the Peace c. II. Mandy
and James Brodie Yesterday.

Ensley, August 21.-(Special.)-J
Kennedy, the white man charged with the
murder of Frank Hill. a negro, at Wy
lam, about week ago, was given pre-
linlinary trial this morning before Jus
tees of the Peace c. H. Mandy and James
Brode and after the hearing of the evil
dence was allowed bond in the sum of
$500
Kennedy was represented by Attorney
w. T. White and the prosecution was
conducted by Attorneys ]. B. Arid and
E. M. Hamill.
Kennedy made the required bond at
once and was released.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
seaboard Conductor Is shot.

Savannah, Ca. August 21.-Julius T.
Lansberg. Jr., conductor on the Sea-
board Air Line railway. was shot by
William s Sims at Ellabelle. Bryan coun-
ty, today and died while being brought
to this city. Lansberg had put Sims off
his train Saturday. Sims escaped Lans-
berg was well known southern foot
ball player
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Earthquake In Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, August 21.-Two
distinct earthquake shocks were expert
enced here at 11:15 o'clock tonight,
the disturbance being more appreciably
felt in the eastern suburbs than In
the city. The shocks were Of briG
duration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
RAILROAD WORLD.

C. A. Benscoter, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Southern with head
quarters in Chattanooga, was In the city
yesterday. He stated last night that the
quarantine had not injured the passen-
ger service of the Southern to any great
extent. except the local service into Mem
phis He was very optimistic regarding
the passenger business this fall and win
ter, and believed that it will be record
breaker
f. j. Robinson, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Central of Georgia
railway, was In the city yesterday. His
headquarters are in Savannah.
w. ]. Rosser, travelling freight and pas
senger agent of the Burlington route with
headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city
yesterday.
#. W. Greene, district passenger agent
of the Wabash at Louisville, was in the
city yesterday.
The Frisco train due in Birmingham at
$40 o'clock yesterday morning arrived
about seven hours late. 1t was delayed
on account of a freight wreck neal
Amory. The reports state that no one
was injured in the wreck and that the
only inconvenience suffered was a delay
in the trains. The track was cleared
about noon yesterday and traffic was con.
tinued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Fell and Fractured Thigh at Steel
Plant.

Ensley. August 21.-(special.)--J. s. Per-
l<ins, a white man employed in the steel
plant. sustained fracture of the thigh
in a fall at the plant today and was
carried to the Cunningham hospital for
treatment.
He was reported to be resting very
well tonight but will be confined to the
house for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Galveston at San Domingo.

San Domingo, August a.-The United
States cruiser Galveston arrived here
from New York this afternoon. DR.. Hol-
lander the representative of the Pres-
dent. who will Investigate the claims
against the government of Santo Domin-
go. was passenger. The political situa-
fion is quiet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Citizens Frightened at Greensboro.

Greensboro, KY, August 2l.-Owensboro
and Henderson KY, and Evansville, Ind.
were visited by an earthquake at HOS
o'clock tonight. Two distinct shocks were
felt. Citizens of Owensboro we're greatly
frightened, Many rushed from their
homes. No damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
RUSSIA MUST PAY
PRICE OF PEACE
CONTINUED from First Pase)

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of Europe is being brought to bear upoa
the governments of Russia and Japan to
insure successful Issue of the confer
ence, can be reiterated. Whether that ia
fiuence takes the form of suggestion of
a modification of Japan's terms, or an
insistence that Russia make the best
bargain she can, or of an entirely new
plan to bring about an agreemnt cannot
be ascertained.
No intimation of the Presidents opinion
of the result of the meeting when the
conference reconvenes tomorrow Is had.
but that hope of peace vet springs from
the conditions surroundingSth the conference
is evident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Russian Professor Arrested.

st. Petersburg, August 2.-The police
last night arrested Paul Milikoff, profess
sor of Russian history in the University
of st. Petersburg, his wife and ten other
members Of the bureau of association Of
professional unions, at their residences in
Oudielnaie. near st. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22

today that President Roosevelt has not
requested the British government to make
representations to Japan on the question
of peace. The foreign office thinks 1t
would be impertinent for the British gov
eminent to request Japan to modify her
demands. The government believes that
these demands are moderate and that
Japan should not be deprived of the
fruits of her victory.
The foreign office further said it did
not believe that Japan would modify the
terms put forward at the opening of the
conference.
Official reports received by the govern
ment from Russia take a gloomy view Of
the situation. The members of the Brit
ish cabinet are divided; some taking the
hopeful view, and others believing that
all hope of peace has been dissipated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Shock Felt at Cairo.

Cairo. ILL.,. August Alan earthquake
occurred at II :os tonight 1t lasted about
one minute and shook the strongest build
ings in Cairo. The shock was preceded
by loud rumbling noise. Many persons
were frightened and took refuge In the
streetA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
Deaths From Heat In Chicago.

Chicago, August 21.-Two deaths
and number of prostrations were re
ported today as the result of the heat
The temperature did not exceed SO de-
grees, but the humidity made the day
exceedingly oppressive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
F. G. FONVILLE IS
ACTING CITY CLERK
PennIngton's Successor Will BE Elect
ed by Council Next Thursday Night
at an Adjourned Session.

Ensley August 21.-(Special.)-F. G.
Fonville. city tax collector and treasurer,
is also acting city clerk in the place
OF Lawrence Pennington, who resigned
at the last meeting of the council to
accept position with the Pratt CONSOLE
date Coal company at Mineral Springs.
Mr. Pennington left for Mineral Springs
yesterday and his successor will not be
elected until next Thursday night when
the council will meet in adjourned ses-
sion
Mr. Fonvile also acted in the capacity
of city sanitary inspector during the
absense of ]. R. Acuff, who was called
to Trenton, Ga, few days ago by the
death of his sister-in-law.
Mr.. Acuff returned this morning and
relieved Mr.. Fonville of a part of his
cumbersome duties as automatic office
holder.
Considerable interest is being taken in
the coming election of a city clerk. There
are number of candidates in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
London viii Not Interfere.

London. August H.-The Associated
Press was informed at the foreign office
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22

Violated Sunday Law.-J. I. Baty,
who conducts a grocery store on Nine
teenth street, between Ninth and Tenth
avenues, was fired $25 in the police
court yesterday by Judge Feagin on a
charge of violating the Sunday law.
Baty was convicted of selling groceries
on Sunday, and Judge Feagin warned
him that the fine next time would be
$50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22

Violated Sanitary Law.-Lula Hall,
Toby Mccormack and Minnie McGreW,
negro women, arrested Sunday by Po-
licemen Stapp and Stokes on charges
of violating the sanitary law, were
fined IS each by Judge Feagin in the
police court Yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22
CITY ITEMS

Pappageoree Fined.-John Pappa-
george. o Greek, who conducts a gro
Gerry store on South Nineteenth street,
was fined S. in the police court yester-
day upon conviction of violating the
Sunday law regarding the sale of gro
ceries on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-08-22

#. w. Greene, district passenger agent
of the Wabash at Louisville. was in the
city yesterday.