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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
JAMES LATHAM WAS CAPTURED SUNDAY
 AT UNION SPRINGS
Hghwayman Who Escaped Last Wednesday Was Brought to Birmingham Last Night and Carried to Pratt Mines, Where
 He Will be Confined and Will Serve His Sentence.

tirely accidental. He said the quarantine officers were after him for running the lines and when they caught him found out that he was the escaped criminal
 Seeing the throng of eager spectators, Latham thought of a scheme to make few dollars. Remarking that he might not see them again for a long time, he passed around his hat. with the result that several dollars were given him.. Mem- bers of the crowd said that they were getting an exhibition for which they should pay and a number of nickles and dimes were dropped into the hat.
 Latham, while not 23 years of age, is considered a desperate criminal. Solicitor H. P. Hefiin in his plea to the jury warn ed the men composing that body that if they sent Latham to the penitentiary he would 'as surely escape as the stars shine in the skies and the moon lights the night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
SITUATION AT LOUISVILLE.
Typothetae Refuses to Grant the De-
 mands of the Local Union.

Louisville, Ky, September 12-The demands of the local branch of the In- ternational Typographical union were presented to the Louisville Typothetae today and were refused. The men de- manded a minimum wage scale of $1650 per week, an eight-hour day and the unionizing of shops immediately. 1ne refusal ol the employers and a copy of the demands were telegraphed to international headquarters by the men and reply indicating whether there will be a strike is expected to- morrow. The bone of contention is the immediate unionizing of the open shops. Eight large firms and about two hundred printers are affected.
 A strike is expected by both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
zAMBES| BRIDGE
 OPEN ID TRAFFIC Is Highest Similar Structure in
 the World PROF. DARWIN IS SPEAKER Another Important Link Is Welded In the Famous Chain of Roads
 From the Cape to
 Cairo.

Victoria Falls, Zambesi, South Africa, september 12.-The bride over the Zam- pesi river was formally opened today in the presence of the visiting members of the British association. Professor Darwin made the opening speech. He commented on the remarkable achievement which permitted a party travelling in electric lighted saloon cars to visit place which heroic explorers had spent months of friutless endeavors to reach. Professor Darwin quoted the forecast written by Erasmus Darwin in 1875:
 Soon shall thy arm. uncovered steam
 afar.
 Urge the slow barge and draw the flying
 car."
 How little, he said. could the writer of these lines foresee for his great grand son the honor of opening railway bridge in the heart of equatorial Africa. At the conclusion of his speech Professor Dar- win touched an electric button which fused wire stretched across the tracks of the bridge and an engine decorated with Union Jacks passed over. The party then proceeded on an excursion to Living ston Island.
 The bridge over the Zambesi river, the highest in the world, was linked up at ' d. m. April 1 of the present year. thus completing another link in the Cape to Cairo railroad. The bridge which Is of cantilever type is 400 feet above the river at low water, and crosses over the gorge at Victoria Falls. The bridge was built by an English company. The Cape to Cairo railway is an endeavor initiated by the late Cecil Rhodes to connect Egypt and South Africa by a line 5Foo miles long. From the north the railway has reached Khartoum, a distance tal- lowing for the river gap between As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13

suoan and Wady Halfa) HOO miles. In the south good progress has been made north of the Zambesi section known as the northern extension from the Victoria Falls to Kalama, the administrative center of Barotzland. a distance of 100 miles. From Kalama the line Is to be continued for another 250 miles in northeasterly direc- ton. It is probable that from Lake Lan- ikake there will be two lines, one through the Congo and another through German territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
No Deaths In Natchez.

Natchez. September 12.-Anna Overton. a colored woman living in Lincoln avenue near the source of the original infection. was the only new case reported today One patient was discharged leaving four under treatment. There have been 21 cases to date; no deaths. The new case today is an additional focus, making total of seven foci Local mail boats to- day reduced their tri-weeky schedule to one trip a week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Hoo Hoos Elect Offlcers.

Portland, Ore, September 12.-The Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoos to- day concluded their three days conven- tion, after choosing Oklahoma City, Okla, as the next meeting place, and electing the following officers Shark. R. D. Inman, Portland; scrivenorer, J. H. Baird, Tennessee;. bojum, B. F.. Cobb, Chicago; custodian, B. Price. Lit tie Rock, Ark; jabberwock, E. c. Bog gess, West Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
SERIOUS CHARGE
 AGAINST A NEGRO
LEE CARSON IS ACCUSED OF ROB. BING PROFESSOR JUDGE ON THE STREET REcENTLY-SToLE
 WATCH IS RECOVERED.

Lee Carson, negro street sweeper. was arrested yesterday and locked up on the charge of grand larcny. Carson is said to be the negro who found Prof Judge on the street in helpless condition and re- lieved him of a watch and chain and pocketbook containing s1.75. The theft oc- cured several days go and Professor Judge is in the hospital with a broken leg.
 The negro was arrested by Policemen Mcknight and Donaldson at the corner of Eighteenth street and Second avenue. The watch was recovered and the police have found two white boys who say they saw the negro commit the theft. He will be arrigned in the inferior criminal court today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
SIS.OO SUITS n m REDUCED TO. JuUU .S2O.OO SUITS l0 m REDUCED TO. LULU X25. .OO SUITS t0 En REDUCED TO IZsJU
LOUIS SAkS. CLO7T7IER TO THE WHOLE FAMILY.

city of Pensacola and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida.
 Order No. is as follows:
 The Georgia state board of health here by orders that all railroads operating in Georgia shall provide separate coaches for their through passengers coming from territory infected with yellow fever, and as to all lines entering the city all such coaches shall be carried around the belt line and not allowed to enter the city of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Bandits RepuIsed By laps.

Tokio. September 12.-6 D. m.)--A report from the Japanese headquarters says that in the section of Hsing Cheng Gen eraI Madrikoff with about three regiments open an attack on Sushan on Monday, September il. but was immediately re- pulsed by the Japanese. Madrikoff's force is said to have principally consisted of bandits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Decrease In Philadelphia Voters.

Philadelphia Pa, September 12.- The total number of voters in Phila- delphia, according to the September canvass, is 339, ,960, decrease of 35,801, compared with the canvass made in May after Mayor Weaver's break with the republican organization. The mayor and reform organizations had a canvass made of the voters of the city for the purpose of purging the voting lists of all fictitious names. It was charged that between 50,000 and 60,000 fraudulent names were on the list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Norway Is still NettIed.

Christiana, Norway. September 12.-The newspapers continue to somewhat heat edly discuss Sweden's refusal to agree to an arbitration treaty. The Morsenba- det says Norway Is prepared to dismantle her new Notifications in order to show her love for peace. and desire for settle ment with Sweden, but not gun or a stone shall be moved until the aribitra- tion treaty is signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Situation In Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, September 12-The Mis- sissippi yellow fever summary tonight is as follows
 Mississippi City, six new cases.
 Gulfport, one new cases.
 Natchez. one new case and one new foci near original infected area.
 Vicksburg, one new case.
 No new infected points have been re- ported In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
ssoa5 Philadelphia, Pa, and Return.

Savannah and N. & M. T. Co.,, account of Patriarchs Militant and Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. o. o. F. Tickets on sale for steamers sailing September 13 and 16. final return limit Setember 30. with privilege of extension until October B. 1905.
 For further information phones S74
 GEORGE. E. JORDAN, 1l-12-13-14 T. P. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
vlcksbure More Hopeful.

Vicksburg, September 12.-With only one new yellow fever case reported today, the first in 4S hours the situation here Is regarded as distinctly hopeful. J. N. Scott, one of the original yellow fever patients died this morning with what Is declared by the attending physician to be malignant malaria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Man and Wife Burn to Death.

Grammar, Okla, September 12.- Charles Outlaw and his wife were burned to death at their home here today following an explosion in the kitchen stove. Mrs. Outlaw kindled the fire with coal oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Mission Union Meets.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Mission Union of the Birming- ham Baptist association was held at the Methodist church, the first session being called to order this morning at 10 o'clock by the presiding officer, Mrs. N A. Bar rett of East Lake.
 Mrs. N. A. Barrett was reelected pres ident for the ensuing years and Mrs. J. w. Vasey of East Birmingham was elect ed secretary.
 Twenty-three churches were represented in the meeting and thirty-fve societies Reports from all the societies in the as- socfation were very encouraging and showed that the work of missions in the district is in a progressive and healthful condition. The attendance at both the morning and afternoon sessions was very large and all showed great interest in the work of the society.
 Interesting addresses were made and papers read at the morning session as follows: New Object of Our Work, Mrs. L. F. Stratton; A Visit to the Pier, Miss Una Gilbert Thoughts From Our State Woman's Mission Union. by vario~s dele gates; Our Missionaries, Mrs. T. A. Ham, ilton. Benediction by the Rev. Mir. Burns pastor of the Brighton Baptist chulsh.
 The afternoon session was opened with a devotional service led by Mrs. Iassey of Woodlawn. Mrs. A. J. Dickinson dis cussed Our Boards and Officers. Miss Alice Huey talked on Home for Training School. Mrs. J. w. Vasey discussed etate Missions.
 After these discussions. in which the delegates joined freely. there was 8 con ference of workers and reports from the various committees.
 A committee from the district confer ence in session at the Baptist church called in the interest of a Howard col lege endowment but the union took no action other than to call upon the mem bers to act individually and report Jan uary 1 at the district meeting.
 A subscription was taken for the home for young women fin training at the South ern Theological Seminary at Louisville Kv.. and $53 was pledged.
 The meeting was one of the largest 2nd most successful ever held by the union
 B. T. Shaw & Sons TTndertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13

There are lunches and oth- CT lunches but the ''Peerless" lunch is peerless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13

The Gawk Engraving Co. makse tho be.t cuts. Phone Peoples 17G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Birmingham Baptists Assemble
 at Brighton
HOWARD RECEIVES BIG SUM
Those Present Contribute s5o25 to the Endowment Fund of the College. Woman's Mission Union Also
 Holds interesting Session.

Bessemer. September 12.-lspecial. 1.-The seventy-second annual session of the Baptist association met at the Brighton Baptist church this morning at 10 o'clock with Moderator J. P. Stiles in the chair.
 A very large number of delegates at tended the first session and others ar rived almost every hour during the day. The attendance is said to be the best of any meeting held by the association for years.
 The feature of the day was the raising of $5025 for the endowment fund for How ard college at the afternoon session. The people seemed to be enthused over the work that Is being done at Howard col lege and the members of the association are very much gratified with the result of the days work in the interest of the college. Dr. A. P. Montague was pres- ent and voiced his warm appreciation of the contribution in an earnest address.
 The association was opened this morn ing at 10 o'clock with a prayer and praise service conducted by the Rev. J. D. Ray.
 After the enrolment of delegates of- ficers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Judge J. P. Stiles, modera- tor; Prof P M McNeil, clerk and treas urer, and S. P. Fowlkes, corresponding secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
Tomorrow,s Session.

At tomorrow mornings session Dr. W A. Sumrall of Shreveport, La. will preach the missionary sermon.
 Forty-eight churches of the association were represented at the meetings today and others are expected to report be- fore the association closes its sessions to- morrow night
 The following special committee was announced by Moderator Stiles at the opening of the services tonight:
 Nomination: J. A. Hendricks, J. H. Longcrier, P c. Ratlif, s. P. Fowlks and w. l.. c. Yam.
 Finance: J. E. Wood, A. B. Sudduth and R. D. Mcbride.
 Appointments J. W. Minor, E. Brewer and H. D. Cockrell.
 Digest of letters: J. D. Roy, C. H. Hel- ton and A. w. Bonds.
 The standing committees will he an nounced at the close of the session to- morrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13

B. T. Shaw & Sons Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-13
pr. Bramber Breaches.

Seven new churches were received into the association and correspondence from the various churches was received. After the announcements the Rev. o. E. Bam- Ter preached the Introductory sermon.
 The Rev Mir Bamler took as his text the three first verses of the third chap ter of first John and his sermon was one of the most forceful ever heard at Brigh- ton His theme was Christian Conduct. The sermon was subdivided under three heads, "Confdence in God" Communion with God" and Passion for Souls"
 At the afternoon session that part of the programme arranged for tomorrow morning was substituted for that part arranged for this afternoon on account of the necessary absence of Dr. A. r. Montague from the sessions of the as- sociation tomorrow.
 After a prayer and praise service con- ducted by the Rev. H. O. Hagler reports of various committees were called for and all showed the work of the association in It's various departments to be in very fine condition. At the close of a general dis cussion on denominational institutions led by Dr. Montague the people made tree will offering to the endowment fund of Howard college amounting to $5025.
 John w. Stewart reported on the or phanage at Evergreen and as he left the stand the congregation called him back for an offer to the children dependent upon the church. He produced shot sack from his pocket and 1t was stuffed with dollars, halves, quarters and dimes. The amount contributed was s4s26
 Tonight at 7:30 the prayer and praise service was conducted by the Rev. w. S. Brown after which committees on mis- sions made their reports A general dis cussion of interest to all present follow ed each report led by the chairmen.
 W. S. Brown reported on state missions, J. A. Hendricks home missions and J. F. Gables on foreign missions.~
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
DOWN AND OUT.
JeH Goes 10 California, Sick aud de-
terinined to Quit Ring.

Chicago, May i5.-James J. JEFF
fries the champion heavyweight pu-
glst OF the world, has been knocked
out. Disease has accomplished what
no human being was able to do. A
combination of rheumatism and ma
larial fever has put the pugllist out
Of the fighting game for all time, ac-
cordlng 60 an announcement made
by Jen, who cancelled all theatrical
engagements and started for Califor-
mia last night In an effort to regain
his health. Jeff Is going to Los An
geles where he intends to build n
home In the future II Is. his inten-
'tion TO devote his time TO several
valuable mining claims he and one
OF his brothers possess in Arizona.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
DASTARDLY DEED.
Santa Fe Train Wrecked and Several
Badly Hurt.

Emporla, Kan, May l5--Santa
Fe passenger train No, IL was ditch
Ell by train wreckers a mile east of
own yesterday. Six persons were in
jured ond two probably will die.
The injured:
James Euger. 10 years old. of the
soldiers Home. at Leayenworth, ia
tally injured.
J. o. Rice, Santa Fe ear repalrer,
badly injured
Nate Hendricks, Roswell, n. NJ,
condition serious.
j. l.. Cooper, Splokards, Mo.
Il. A. Taylor, Kansas City. Mo.
+. A. Groves, fireman. Topeka.
This Is the fourth attempt In the
last four months to wreck passen-
ger trains In the same place. preyi.
Gus attempts were made by plllng
ties on the track without serious re-
suits This wreck was caused by re-
moving the spikes and FISH plates Of
Two rails on the inside OF curve.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
Elect Supreme Oflicers-Meet Next
Time az Cincinnati.

st. Louis. May 15.--After electing
the following officers the biennial
convention of the supreme council OF
the Catholic Knights of America,
which had been In session here for
the past week, adjourned to meet in
Cincinnati In May. 1907; Supreme
president, Dr. +. Gaudin, New Or
leans; supreme vice president, II. +
Crogan. Providence, X. L.; supreme
secretary. Anthony Matre. st. Louis
supreme treasurer. j. c. Carroll ST.
Louis: supreme trustees. Adam w.
Jaeger. Chicago; Michael Quinn,
Brooklyn. and Peter Wallraith. Ev-
ansyille. Ind. Delegates to American
Federation Of Catholic Societies, Ed
ward Feeney, Brooklyn and Joseph
Bernigg. Cincinnati.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
DEAD MAN FOUND.
In ]. G. Box Car at Cairo--Got
Aboard In Tennessee.

Cairo. H.. May 5.-Yardmaster
Harper, of the Mobile and Ohio rail-
road, made a ghastly find yesterday
morning when he discovered that
the man he supposed was lying
asleep in an Illinois Central box ear
In the Mobile and Ohio yards was
dead.
Mr.. Harper noticed the man lying
on the floor of the car, face down
ward and called to him to get out.
Failing to get any response he climb
ed in the car and shook him only to
find that the. man had been dead
several hours.
The dead man entered the car at
Humboldt, Tenn, Saturday night
about 10 o'clock.
There was nothing found In the
pockets to show who he was and In
.act nothing was found except a dol
lar and half. II was learned that he
was berrypicker and that he had
been working In Tennessee and was
on his way to villa Ridge TO work.
Death was probably due TO heart
trouble,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
REDUCTION OF RATES
by Ohio River---Chicago Lines Not
All the shippers Want.

Chicago. May 15.-Under the
leadership of the Illinois Central and
the Frisco roads, the Ohio river
Chicago Lines have decided to reduce
rates from Chicago to Southwestern
markets to meet the reductions made
by the st. Louis lines to the same
territory Effective May g. the rate.
will be reduced as follows.
On first class five cents; second
class, four cents; third class, three
cents; fourth, fifth, sixth classes. two
cents. These reductions are made by
agreement with the Southeastern
roads that corresponding reductions
will not be made from the eastern
centers The concession is not all
Chicago shippers are demanding,
however
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
Young Waterman Kills Woman
and Her. Lover.
He Returns -Four Hours Later To the
Scene Of the Crime and Com
nits Suicide.
JEALOUSY WAS THE CAUSE.

Memphis. Tenn, May l5.--Tom
Mccall, aged %. Waterman. shot
aud instantly killed Eva Ferguson. a
woman of the half world. and Hal
Williamson. her lover. In the ,latter's
saloon. Williamson had succeeded
him In the wQman's affections.
Four hours after. In the presence
OF his brother. within a stones throw
of the house, yet red and wet with
his victims blood. Mccall, with the
same weapon. sent bullet crashing
into his own skull. and sank into the
mud of the gutter.
Mccall aud Williamson had been
friends. Mccall had been In william
sons saloon throughout the after
noon and the ledger showed several
entries against him.
According To the statement of one
who was close TO the dead men, the
woman had wrought the ruin OF both.
by one OF those strange conciden-
ces so often associated with crime.
Tom Mccall sobered and remorseful.
staggered by the magnitude of his
deed. encountered Robert William
son. a brother OF his victim. on Beale
street
who killed Half" was Robert
Williamson's first question.
II did" answered Tom Mccall.
sorrowfuIly
II Is said that the scene OF his
crime draws the murderer back
through some subtle irresistible at.
traction Tom Mccall. evadlng tn
vigilence OF scores of patrolmen and
detectives. walked back to the Ten
nessee House. near Hal williamson
saloon. There he met his brother.
Nick Mccall. They fell into each 9th
er's arms. Few words were spoken.
TON. | want you TO go with me. ="
said Nick In voice broken with
grief
"All right. Nick" he. answered
They started across Calhoun street.
Nick few PAGES In advance.
Suddenly he heard the report OF a
pistol behind him. Turning quickly,
he saw Tom Mccall sinking to the
muddy street. crimson stream
trickling down his face. The fatal
weapon had claimed its third victim
aud lay cleaning in the mud at his
side.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
MRS. TOM LEE DEAD
FORMER RESIDENT OF PADUCAH
DIES IN MEMPHIS.
Remains VIII BE Brought Here To-
night--Iiurid at 10 a. M. To-
morrow.

The news OF the death of Mrs.
Thomas Lee, of Memphis. Tenn, was
received here today. and came as "a
shock to her relations and many
be brought here this evening over
the ~. c. a st. l.. for burial. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at 10
a. m from the Broadway Methodist
church, Rev. +, j. Newell officiating.
The interment VIII be at the family
lot in Oak Grove.
Mrs. Lee was the wife of Capt. 7.
$. Lee, formerly a prominent. citizen
of Paducah and member OF the
Fowler. Lee & Crumbaugh boat store
here. The family resided at Sixth
and Monroe streets. for many years,
and left here for Memphis TO live
about twenty years ago.
Mrs. Lee was very much beloved
here and was noble woman pos
sessed of many lovely and fine char
acteristics. She leaves besides her
husband, one daughter. Miss Julia
Lee. ant~two sons, Vern and Edgar
Lee. and several grandchildren. She
was about 90 years of age, The body
will be taken to the home of Mrs.
Van Pelt, i21 Clark street. who Is a
sister of Can't Lee until tho funeral
tomorrow.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-15
Rector ID. G. Wright, Of Grace
Church One of the Delegates.
Congregation nj Temple Israel Calls
Rabbi Lovitch---SeveraI Visit
ing Ministers Here.
NEWS OF LOCAL CHURCHES

The seventy-seventh annual coun
ell of the Kentucky Diocese of the
Protestant Episcopal church is be-
ing held in Christ church Cathedral
at Louisville. II convened yesterday
and lasts today and Tuesday. The
council Is of especial interest In view
of the fact tina, 1t Is the first at which
the RI Rev. Charles Woodcock, Bish-
op of Kentucky. has presided.
The opening service of the council
began at s O'Clock last evening. A
sermon was preached by the Rev. l..
T.. Johnston. rector of Grace church.
Louisville. After the celebration of
Holy Communion. In which Bishop
Woodcock ofiiciated. the council or
ganized for business. Tuesday the
principal address will be made in the
evening by the bishop.
Rev. ID. c. Wright. rector of Grace
Episcopal church, left last night to
attend the council. He will be a
guest at the home of the Hon. Henry
Burnett on Fourth avenue. Dr. r..
A. Hicks. also, left last night and
will represent the laity of Grace
church In the council.