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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
GOSPEL MEETING
 WELL ATTENDED
THREE PEOPLE CONVERTED LAST NIGHT AT GATE CITY AS RE- SUIT OF Y. M. c. A. EFFORTS. AT WILLIAM N-,>T SUNDAY.

The Young Mems Christian association conducted gospel meeting at the Gate City Congregational church yesterday evening after having canvassed the church district and extending personal invitation to every man in the district to attend the services.
 The meeting was well attended and much interest was shown in the service. Several talks were made on the sub ject, Why I Am a Christian" the prin- cipal speaker being J. H. Pritchard.
 Three conversions were secured at the meeting last night, and the leaders of the services had fifteen or more requests for prayer. The services were conducted by J. P. Jackson and J. s. Bridges.
 On next Sunday night a canvass and gospel meeting will be held at Wylam. This will be the third of the services, the first having been held at the East Bir- mingham Baptist church. Both of the meetings held have been highly success full In every way. MT. Bridges has re- ceived a number of requests from pastors in the district for services to be held at their churches, and the plan will be con- tinued every Sunday for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
EAST LAKE PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS TO OPEN
ROSTER OF TEACHERS FOR THE PRESENT TERM - INDICATIONS ARE THAT ATTENDANCE WILL BE LAa0G.

The East Lake public schools will open September Il, and from the indications it is very probable that the attendance this year will be greater than ever before In this history of the schools.
 Superintendent W. C. Basngame has prepared a booklet containing informa- tion in regard to the schools, which shows that they are in excellent condition.
 The following is the roster of teachers:
 Miss Susie Whitson, Tuscaloosa Female college; Miss Grace Jones. Anniston Fe- male college; Miss Aurora Medford Uni- versity of Mississippi; Miss Leila Flew ellen, Breneau College for Women; Miss Margaret Murray Peabody; Miss Louise Strudwick. Demopolis high school, Ala bama Normal college; Miss Clara Mabry. Anniston college; Miss Bessie Dunn, Ten nessee Female college, Peabody; Miss Stella Calmus, Birmingham high school, State Normal, Florence.
 High school teachers-Miss Lucy May Fiewellen, Breneaui Miss Anna Byrne Adams. Tuscaloosa Female college, Uni versity of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
ORGANIZE ID AID
 THE ORP MANAGE Institution at East Lake is in
 Need of Funds WILL GIVE A BIG PICNIC Permanent Organization of Associa- ton Was Effeoted--orphanaae Is Non-seetarlan and Has
 Many Inmates.
WILL GIVE A BIG PICNIC

The Jefferson County Orphanage as- sociation was organized in Engineers hall yesterday afternoon. M. J. Ryan of North Birmingham was temporary chairs man and Warren Tiee was temporary secretary.
 Permanent officers were elected as sol- lows Frank J. Sweeney, president; Mrs. J. G. Friedman. vice president; John Will Hams, secretary, and M. J. Ryan, treas urer
 The object of the association is to aid the orphanage at East Lake. While the institution was established by the late Father o'Relly and is conducted by the Sisters of Charity 1t is non-denomina- tonal It is stated that more than fifty per cent of the inmates of the home are none Catholics. The orphanage Is de- pendant for It's maintenance upon the charity of the community and it is now sorely in need of funds. There are eighty two children at the home and there would be something like twice that number If the Sisters were able to care for so many. The third floor of the building is not yet furnished but an effort is being made to secure enough money to fit up the floor. When this work is accomplished the home will accommodate fully 150 children.
 The new association decided yesterday to give a picnic for the benefit of the orphanage the latter part of September. An executive committee was appointed to arrange for the picnic and to fix the date. The following are members of the committee: Pete Houppert, J. G. Thel- man. J. H. r. Mosley. F. Lesser, Warren Tice Simon Klotz, G. L. Carlisle, Leon w. Friedman, Richard r. Johnson, John Williams, o. w. Colgan, F. J. Sweeney, l. ]. Sullivan of Bessemer, Mayor Scott of Ensley, Mayor Hudnall of Pratt City, Mayor Starbuck of Avondale, Mayor Perryman of Woodlawn, Mayor Robertson of East Lake, T. H. Frie1l of North Bir- mingham, Mrs. John McCarty. Miss Ellen Collins. Mrs. J. G. Thlelman Mrs. H. Gohegan. Miss Susie Fleming, Mrs. J. T. Van Ardsdall. Mrs. George L. Carlisle Mrs, F. A. Schmidt, Mrs. Al Lawrence and Mrs. w. s. Carver. Other names may be added to the executive com- mittee.
 deputation of Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers. headed by George L. Carlisle, appeared at the meeting to pledge the brotherhood's hearty cooper ation in any enterprise that might be ur- dertaken for the support of the orphan age. The engineers will work enthusias- tically to help make the picnic great financial success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
ELEVEN KILLED IN
 DISASTER ON LAKE
STEAMER sEvoNlA PERIsHEs ON LAKE SUPERIOR AND RESCUED MEN TELL OF DESPERATE CON- OPTION or COMRADES.

Ashland, Wis, September 3.-Five men vonia in a small boat are believed to have been lost in the furious gale that has been prevailing on Lake Superior.
 Another boat containing eleven people. including four women passengers. reach ed shore after battling with the heavy sea all Friday night, during which time all suffered terribly from the cold and o1uding the captain, two mates, two wheelsmen and a sailor, are still on the wreck, and it Is feared they will sue- cumb before assistance reaches them. T.e Sevonia, which was bound from Alo- ulse to Erie with cargo of iron ore. ran aground on York Island. not far out in Lake Superior on Friday night.
 special to the News Tribune from Ashland. Wis, says:
 There is now every indication that eleven lives were lost as a. result of the wreck of the Sevona, which went ashore on Sand Island Reef one and a half miles east of Sand Island Reef light in Lake Superior. The tug Harrow which went out from Bayfield with rescuing party, returned at il o'clock tonight In cnarge of Capt O. J. Barrows Of Bayneid ana accompanied by Engineer Phillips or the doomed steamer. who guided the craft to the scene of the disaster.
 They report that nothing was seen of the men left on the boat when the two yawls were lowered. tt Is believed that Capt. E. S. Mcdonald or Nortneast' fa-' First Mate Louis Darwin of Medina, Ohio. tha second mate and two watchmen have been lost as were the men on the second hoat that left the Sevonia when they sank. They were a fireman name un- known, shipped at Cleveland August g; Van yleck. Erie. Pa; oiler, name un- known. shipped at Cleveland; deck hand. name unknown, of Northeast, Pa, and two others unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
HOW LABOR DAY WILL
 BE CELEBRATED HERE
Parade at ii O'clock Thls Morning. Barbecue This Afternoon-Pro-
 erame at East Lake.

Labor Day will be celebrated today by the labor organizations of the city.
 The celebrations will consist of parade which will begin at Il o'clock this morn ing and speeches and outdoor sports at East Lake and Smiths Park in the after noon and evening.
 The Trades Council will celebrate at Smiths Park. The carpenters will cele- hrate at East Lake.
 Among the speakers at Smiths Park will be Oscar w. Underwood, representa- tive in Congress from this district.
 It developed last night that the brick layers will not participate in the parade by reason of the fact that there are negro members of the briclayers' union.
 The parade is expected to be very large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
COUNCIL TO MEET
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Large Attendance and Transactions Of Important Business Expected.
 Highland Paving to Come Up.

The meeting of the City Council to be held Wednesday night promises to be in- teresting.
 The report of the street committee re- garding the paving work on Highland avenue is likely to cause considerable discussion.
 The council may take up for considera- ton the Alabama Great Southerns ap- plication for franchise to run it's tracks across First avenue at Twelfth street and up First alley to Eighteenth street.
 Alderman Moore, who has been absent from the city for several weeks. will at tend the meeting, tho first since his re- turn from Denver. Several members of the board are out of town today. but they are expected to return before Wednes- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Police Stop Moscow Mes.,ng

Moscow, September 3.-The police to- night entered house and stopped a meet ing of the Moscow zemstvo congress which had been called to discuss the at titude the zemstvoists should take toward the projected national assembly. Among those at the meeting were Prince Dol grouki, Prince Troubetskoy and Prince Lvoff. The three princes named in the foregoing dispatch are marshals of the nobility. They were delegates from the All-Russian zemstvo congress, which in June last presented an address to Elm peror Nicholas calling for reforms to which the Emperor cordially replied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Steamer Sinks in Gale.

Duluth, Minn., September S.-The steel steamer North Wind, Captain Thomas Stevenson, of the Mutual Transis com pany met with a serious disaster after having ridden out the gale on Lake Su- perior just as she was entering the Du- luth ship channel today. The steamer was lifted high by huge wave and thrown violently against the south pier of the canal and a hole was stove in her port bow, which caused her to sink in twenty-six feet of water as she reached the Northern Pacific Lake avenue slip. Nobody was injured in the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Divert Tide to Mexico.

Mexico City, September 3.-In view ot the large number of European emigrants who are docking to S,uth America, and especially Brazil. a commissioner from the latter country, Senor Joaquin Torres, has been in consultation with interested parties in this country with view to diverting the tide of immigration to Mex leo. It is probable that a committee will be formed for the purpose If heading S, mo of these dee.rable emigl ints "a this direction as there is a good demand on the various plantations for steady agri- cultural laborers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
KILLED BY CAR.
Negroes in Louisville Are Struck by
 Street Car While Fighting.

Louisville, September 3.-One negro was killed, two fatally and fourth seriously injured by street car south of Louis- Seventh street car bound for park. and began fighting when two miles out of the city.
 The car was stopped and all four elected. but they recommended the fight and while standing on the tracks, car bound for the city dashed into the com batants with the. result noted. None of tho injured was sufficiently conscious to give the names of any of the parties, and there was no other means of identi- flying them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Vessel Clear of llInsas.

New York, September S.-The Ameri- can-Hamburg line steamship Bleucher, the first vessel to arrive from Hamburg since the appearance of cholera in Ger many, was detained at quarantine for more than two hours today while Health Officer Doty and his assistants subjected passengers and crew to examination. Con- seauently there was much rejoicing when it was made known, that save for a case of measles which had developed in the steerage. the vessel was absolutely clear of illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Rebels Flee in All Directions.

London, September 1.-The correspond ent of the Morning Post as Constantino- pie says that the expedition sent to the province of Yemen in Turkish Arabia has finished it's task; that the Turkish troops have taken Sana, the capital of the province. operations against which were begun in July last. and that the rebels have fled in all directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs.
Lodges Are Hunting For Temporary Hall to Be Used Jointly.

At the last meeting of the Dirego- Hines Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias. the trustees of the lodge were appointed A committee to confer with the trustees of the other lodges of the Knights of Pythias in regard to renting joint hall for the exclusive use of the Pythian lodges. While nothing definite has been done it is understood that the rooms formerly occupied by the Masonic lodges over the American Trust and Savings bank will be used as temporary home for the Pythians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Steamship Lines Break Away.

Liverpool, September s.----All the steam ship lines, both British and Continental, have broken away from the North At
 lantic conference and are therefore free to act independently regarding passenger rates, etc It Is authoritatively stated. however, that none of the lines will take the responsibility of making changes. and that everything will continue as though the conference was still in exs-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Roosevelt and Wltte Alike.

St. Petersburg, September 3.-The Grashdanin today says:
 With the advent of peace as the result of the conference at Portsmouth, Eu- ropean diplomacy steps pack to give place to the practical, sound common diploma cy exemplified by President Roosevelt. M. Witte Is the same type of man as MT. Roosevelt. The latter understood the Russian plenipotentiary and came to his assistance in time of need, but the suc- cess of the conference was entirely due to the President NJ. Witte made good impression on the Americans and this helped him in his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Neoro Shot in Salisbury.

Salisbury, N. C.. September S-zeke Young a negro, was shot and killed and another negro dangerously wounded here this afternoon by Whitman Hardy, a mu- latto desperate from Yorkville, S. c. The shooting appears to have been without provocation. Hardy himself was slightly wounded while attempting to escape. He was arrested and Is now in jail here. Hardy is wanted by the South Carolina authorities for shooting two white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Americans to Receive Degrees.

Glasgow, September 3.On the occasion of the installation of Andrew Carnegie as lord rector of St. Andrew university. Oc- tober F, the university will confer the honorary degree of doctor of law on MT. Carnegie, Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador to Great Britain; Charle- magne Tower. the American anbassa- dor to Germany; Bishop Potter of New York, Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia university, and Dr. William J. Holland, director of the Carnegie mus cum at Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Shah Dimes With czar.

St Petersburg, September 1. The Shah of Perisa visited the imperial family at Peterhof this evening and was enter tained at gala dinner at the palace this evening. At the dinner, the Emperor pro- posed the health of the Shah in warm terms of friendship and regard. The Shah in responding expressed his pro- found thanks for the warm welcome ten dered him and drank the health of the imperial family. and the prosperity of the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
France Favors Mexican Coffee.

Mexico City. September S.-In conse- onence of treaty recently made between France and Mexico. the former country is now imposing the minimum duty A> Mexican coffee shipped direct from a Mexican to French port. Exports of coffee to France show a considerable in- crease at very good prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Prlnc. undIne Arrives.

Mexico City, September s.--Prince Un- dine of Italy is on board the Italian cruiser Calabra which with the cruiser IJmbria has arrived at Acapulco. The Prince and other officers will not visit this city as desired by the Italian colony. owing to the long and difficult Journey overland, where there arc no railways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Four Women Drown.

Hudson, N. T., September 3-Four young women, two of whom were re- turning from their fathers funeral, were di owned in the Hudson river here today when the small pleasure steamer Young when the small pleasure steamer Young ferry boat George H. Power. They were Mary c. Bedell. Jennie L. Bedell and Sarah Brown. all of New York city, and Margaret Mckay of Coxsackie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Mary D. Williamson.

Mrs. Mary D. Williamson, age $, wife of J. N. Williamson, died early Sunday morning at her residence near Lewis burg. The interment was in Walker chapel cemetery yesterday afternoon at o' clock the funeral services being held fir that church. The deceased leaves husband and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Many Killed Ia TInIs.

London. September 4.-The, Tifiis corre- spondent of the Times says that in the encounters of September l, eleven Cos sacks. eighty-five Tartars and ten Ar menians were killed and five Cossacks and Armenians fought together against the Tartan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
STORMY WEATHER
 FOR FINAL ACT
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to Tokio. This is the real reason why both are anxious to get home as soon as possible, as the treaty does not go into force until the two emperors have signed. To avoid the delay of exchange of docu- mehts, which would involve six weeks at least official notification of the final approval by the emperors will be made through neutrals the United States in the case of Japan and France in the case of Russia. The text of the treaty will not be made public at Portsmouth. If it ever is it wil lbe after it has re- ceved the approval of the two emperors.
 M. Witte, when questioned upon the subject by the Associated Press, re- marked laughlngly:
 You are at liberty to announce both in Europe and America, that we are will Ing to make the treaty of Portsmouth public as soon the new Anglo-Japa- nese treaty is given to the world"
 VIII Be Exclusive Affair.
 The signing of the treaty Is to be a very exclusive affair. The Japanese ob- jected to the presence of any newspaper correspondents or photographers and 1t has therefore been decided that besides the plenipotentaries and secretaries, there shall be present only Assistant Secretary Peiree, representing the President Gov ernor McLane of New Hampshire. the mayor of Portsmouth, Admiral Mead commander of the navy yard, and the commanders of any United States war ships in the harbor-in this case only Captain Winslow of the Mayfower.
 MT Peirce has procured four ordinary quill pens with one of which each of the plenipotentaries will sign.
 Baron Komura and MT. Takahlra, through MT. Sato, have invited the news paper correspondents and guests of the hotel and the United States government officials here to meet them in the hotel parlors tomorrow night for an informal reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Lands contraband of War.

Tangier, September s.-The Moroccan authorities have lodged a protest with the German consul at Casa Blanca, accusins his colleague at Rabat with compicity in the landing of large amount or con traband of war at Port Felalah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Mrs. MoIiie Townsend.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Mollie Townsend, who died Saturday at the family residence, 730 First avenue, were held yesterday afternon at the residence and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Infant of A. G. Leighton.

The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred c. Laighton died early Sunday morning at the residence of his parents in North Birmingham The funeral services were conducted from the family residence yes terday afternoon and the interment was fin Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
conaresses open in eudapest.

Budapest. September s.-The Interna- tional Prison Congress and the Interna- tional Veterinary Congress had their open ing sessions here\ today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04

New York, September 3.--The Commer- cal Cable company is advised by Hong Kong that for the present the Formosa cable Is closed to all telegraphic trafic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
PERSONAL

| The Rev. Father Stahl of Mobile Is
 The guest of the Rev. Father coyle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Japanese Gables Are cut.

Rome, September 3.-The newspapers here announce that Tokio is displaying discomfort with the result of the peace conference, and the several cables con meeting Japan with the continent have been cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04
Treasures Were Not Stolen.

Rome, September 1.-The Associated Press Is requested by a high vatican au- thority to state that reports circulated to the effect that there have been great thefts of vatican treasurers are absolutely untrue A few artistically bound al- buns were stolen by gendarme but the theft was not looked upon seriously, and the thief will not be prosecuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04

thefts of vatican treasurers are absolutely untrue. A few artistically bound al- buns were stolen by a gendarme, but the theft was not looked upon seriously, and the thief will not be prosecuted.
 
 after Louisiana is Alabama. This state will be entitled to thirty-five appointments to bring 1t up to the share of appoint ments which Illinois now has. The May examinations provided twelve male and six female eligibles for clerk, but this alsa is not nearly enough to bring up It's quota. It is to be hoped that the ap- plicants will come forward in much greater number in the fall examinations Following Alabama comes Mississippi. This state is entitled to have twenty three appointments to bring it abreast with Minnesota. It. however. only fur nished seven men and three women for the clerk register and one man for the bookkeeper register Taking the remain ing southern states in the order in which they are entitled to receive appointments we find Arkansas, Texas. Georgia, Ken lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, South Caro- Ina and North Carolina. These states are each entitled to fifteen or twenty appointments to bring up their quotas, and male stenographers will have an es- pecally good chance of oarly appoint ment
 In the three weeks which have elapsed since the eligibles from the May examina tions were entered on the registers, the following appointments have been made: State. Bookkeeper. Clerk. Arkansas .-.....-..-. .........l Kentucky .-....- .......,......3
 Missouri ......-........5 North Carolina ..... ........ Tennessee ..... .................2
 Texas ....... ..-............-...2
 Friends of the south In Washington are nopeful that the present efforts of the ivl service commission will result simi- srly to the movement in kind inaugu- ated by President Harrison. which re- ulted in some 200 southern appointments n the federal service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-04

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