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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
MASONS MAKE CHANCES
 IN THE CONSTITUTION
Maximum Age of Honorary 33rd De- gree Members Is 35 Years
 Instead of 40.

Washington, October 1.-The supreme council of the southern jurisdiction, Scottish Rite Masons, occupied all of to- day with a discussion of the report from the committee on jurisprudence and leg islation making many vital changes in the constitution and statutes of the rite.
 Many of the changes developed consid- erabe discussion, one in particular, re- lating to citizenship being so warmly debated that the committee decided to withhold the more serious consideration of the subject until tomorrow
 Among the changes which the new con- stitution and statutes will make are the following:
 Making the maximum age of honorary thirty-third degree members 35 instead of 40 years, adoption of an Identification card system for Scottish Rite Masons to be issued by the secretary general and coun- tersigned by the secretaries of subordi- note bodies; raising fees. from the fourth to the thirty-third degree inclusive, sl0; making the fees in all of these degrees cost $133.50.
 Tomorrow the council will hear the re- port Of the committee on nominations and the revised report on citizenship
 The Royal Order of Scotland gave It's annual banquet tonight at the New Wil- lard hotel. It was attended by upward or 5oO prominent Masons from all sections or the United States and Canada,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
EAST LAKE WANTS
 BETTER STREETS
MASS MEETING WAS HELD LAST NIGHT AND COMMITTEE WAS APPOINTED TO REPORT AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

A mass meeting was held at East Lake last night for the purpose of defining ways and means to pave the sidewalks and streets of this suburb. After num- Der of speeches by prominent men of the city, including Dr. ]. M. shelbourne, J. H. Montgomery and Judge B. J. Robinson, a special committee was appointed to re- ceive suggestions and report feasible plan to the next meeting of the East Lake council.
 The special committee Is composed of the following: Judge F. J. Robinson, chairman; A. D. Smith, Prof. Edward Bryan, w. J. Waldrop F. G. Birchfeld pr. N A. Barrett, R. B. Holton, Dr. J.. H. Finch, W. p. Hit and Doc Maddox.
 This committee will hold meeting within few days and the citizens hope to see work started on the streets by the first of the New Year.
 F It Is proposed to pave the sidewalks with brick and the streets with chert. The ways and means Is to be determined by the committee. The city will probably borrow the money on the property abut- ting on the streets. This plan was sug- gested by Judge Robinson at the meeting last night and seemed to meet with the approbation of the hundred or more citi- zens present. When the meeting was called to order pr. J. H. Finch was elect ed chairman and S. R. Hawley secre. tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
PARRY HAS PLAN
 TO ADJUST RATES
WOULD CREATE A BUREAU OF INTERSTATE TRANSFORMATION UNDER DNPARTMENT OF COM MERGE AND LABOR.

Indianapolis, Ind, October IA new scheme for the adjustment of the ques- ton of ralroad rates as an alternative to comforting on the interstate commerce commission the power to fix rates is pro- posed by D. M. Parry of this city, presi- dent of the National Association of Man ufacturers. Circulars containing tenta- tive resolution bearing on the subject suggested by MT. Parry are being mailed at the local office of the president of the National Association of Manufacturers today, to prominent shippers and manu- facturers of the country
 The resolution prepared by Mir. Parry which Is to be addressed to the President and congress suggests the creation of q bureau of interstate transportation as an adjunct to the department of commerce and labor, presided over by a commits sioner who shall have in charge differ ences arising between shippers and the railroads If these differences cannot be adjudicated by the commissioner and his assistants, the resolution suggests that they be carried before a special court of transportation. the judges of which shall devote their entire time to the adjudica- tion of such differences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
ORDERS ARE GIVEN
 FOR TROOPS RETURN
Russian Forces In the Far East Will Be Withdrawn Within the Next
 Eighteen Months.

St. Petersburg. October 17.-The war of- fee has communicated the news of the ratification of the peace treaty to Gen eraI Linevitch, who has been ordered to arrange the necessary steps to carry out the provisions for the withdrawal of the Russian troops from Manchuria in eigh- teen months and the evacuation of Co., rea and instructing him to communicate with the Japanese commander if neces- sary. Orders have already been given for the return to Russia of the army reserve men and the sixteenth corps, which was on it's way to the front when peace was arranged.
 No decision has been arrived at as to the size of the army which will remain in Siberia. It depends to some extent on financial considerations and the out come of the coming negotiations for a new loan.
 Though the interned Russian vessels are free to leave neutral ports the date of their departure has not been fixed. Rear Admiral Enquist's squadron at Ma nila and the warships at Saigon and Shanghai will return to European ports. The cruiser Lena, now at San Francisco. and the transports will go to Vladivo- stok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
ETRURIA RESCUES
 CREW IN DISTRESS
Swedish Bark Orion Is Found In 2 Sinking Condition Of Banks of
 Newfoundland.

New York, October 17.-From mid-ocean there came by wireless telegraph today the news of the rescue of a sinking ves- sels crew by the Cunard steamship Etruria, which sailed from New York last Saturday, bound to queenstown and Liverpool. Capt. Potter of the Etruria reported to his vessels agents in this city by way of the wireless station on Staten Island that the Etruria has taken off the crew of the Swedish bark Orion on october 10 at 1:S0 o'clock, New York time.
 The rescue was made on the banks of Newfoundland, in latitude 4140 degrees, north and longitude 62.44 degrees, west A fresh northwest wind was blowing and a moderate sea was running at the time Of the rescue. The master of the Orion said he had sailed from Cape de Gata, Spain, seven weeks ago. bound to St. John' N. B. The bark experienced very bad weather, and was in sinking condi- tion when sighted by the Etruria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
TEXAS MORE STRICT
 WITH COMPANIES
Insurance Men Will Be Forced to An. swer a Long List of Questions
 Before Charter Is Granted.

ance companies seeking to enter Texas after this year will have to answer num- erous and largely additional personal questions before permit Is given them.
 The Texas state authorities are now working on the form of these additional questions and they will be ready for use by January 1, when all permits now out standing will expire. 1t Is intended to make these questions very pertinent and they will examine closely Into every bus mess details or money operations of company large or smal land will also re- duire promises of quarterly statements under oath and provide for personal in- vestigation from time to time at the discretion of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
HAD OPEN kNISE.
Negro Followed Nephew of Policeman
 Walker Home Last Night.

With an open knife in his hand, a ne- gro giving his name as Alfred Gedo was arrested last night in front of the home of Policeman Walker, 5l4 Nineteenth street. 4he arrest was on the complaint of Hamp Rowzee, a nephew of the po- liceman, who says the negro followed him from, Third avenue.
 Rowzee boards at Policeman Walkers home and was going after revolver when he met his uncle. The circum- stances were related and the officer lost no time in arresting the negro, charging him with an aggravated case of disorder ly conduct.
 Rowzee says he never saw the negro before and is at a loss to understand why he followed him. At one time, &C., cording to Rowzee, the negro approached him and wanted to know where he worked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Coroner Appointed In Baldwin.

Montgomery. October 17.-(Special)- J. The governor has appointed A. D. Me- Phaul coronor of Baldwin county. There were three applicants for the position, the other two being E. 0. Norton and W. !. Mason. The fact that there Is court house contest on In Baldwin makes the appointment of this officer very import ant. The first applicant for practice of law license ever examined before Chan cellor Benners of Birmingham, has been Dasseo by the supreme court, being S. Whitaker. Justices Simpson. Haralson and Anderson passed on his papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
COMPLICATIONS FOR
 PANAMA TERMINALS
Taft Will Investigate Conditions With View to Properly Fortifying
 the lsthmus.

Washington, October 17.-Fortifications of the terminals of the Panama canal is one of the subjects to be considered by Secretary Taft when he makes his visit to the isthmus, and for this purpose he will be accompanied by members of the first committee of the Taft Qualifications board.
 Fertilization of the canal was forbid den by the first HayPauncefote treaty. but this treaty was amended So much by the Senate that Great Britain rejected 1t. The canal treaty which was finally adopted, and is now in force, and which superseded the Clayton -Bulwer treaty, makes no mention of Notifications. but does allow the United States to use such military force as may be necessary to police and protect the canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Advertising Association In Session.

New York, October 1.-The second annual convention of the International Advertising association began at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel today. Among the subjects to be considered by the convention Is a motion favoring the passage of laws in all states making it punishable offense for a newspaper to publish false statements as to the size of its circulation. The convention will consider the advisability of ask ing the United States census bureau to include the advertising business in the regular census reports, and also the advisability of asking Congress to pass a law making the violation of the trademark criminal offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
COMMITTEE TALKED
 OF PARADE PLANS
HELD A MEETING YESTERDAY IN COMMERCIAL CLUB ROOMS. WILL SING COMRADES IN ARMS" AT PARK.

The special committee appointed Mon- day morning to arrange the details of President Roosevelt's entertainment dur ing his visit to Birmingham on October "A, met yesterday morning in the office of Secretary Babb at the Commercial club rooms. The entire morning session was taken up with the discussion of the de- tails of the reception, but the programme was not completed.
 The committee will meet later and per- feet every detail of the programme, which will be made public as soon as completed. The members of the commit tee present yesterday morning were, Maj. Frank Y. Anderson. Gen. Louis V. Clarke, Culpepper Exum and Joseph B. Babb.
 E. Lesser has recently made a canvass of every office In the Woodward building and the stores and, other offices along Twentieth street between Morris avenue and First avenue and reported that every one had agreed to decorate their stores on next Tuesday.
 The Jefferson County Choral society, under the direction and leadership of Prof. J. x. Thomas of Pratt City will greet the President on his arrival at Capitol park with the popular military chorus Comrades in Arms"
 The military and civic parade promises to be one of the most elaborate features of the reception. A picked company of ca dets from Marion Military institute. How ard college and probably from Auburn will take part under the direction of Major c. l.. Ledbetter. Company I from Oxford and other out-of-town national guard companies are expected to be pres ent and take payt in the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
CoMER RETURNS.
VIII Speak Saturday at TaIlade ga-He
 Has Not Announced.

President B. B. Conner of the Alabama railroad commission, has returned from Livingston where he delivered an address to the people of Sumter county on rail- road rate reform. The occasion was the opening of the fall term of circuit court.
 MT. Conner will go to Talladega Satur- day where he has an engagement to ad- dress the voters of that county on the Issues of the day.
 He declines to declare openly that he he Is a candidate for the governorship. He says that he is going around and feel ing the people" on this question before he makes his official announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust oom- pany. as to my honesty for my contrscts Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by soms one else before call. ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted, You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be. sides. there is satisfaction in knowins that the very best treatment is beins eivsr you by an honest. competent phy. sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala. since August & lss7 I cure all man. ner of private diseases. I cure many pa- tisnts by mail treatment. w.ite for pricss and terms.
 do not use large advertisements anA false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail te be cured by such methods. givs me . eau and get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the nsv First Nssonal Bank building. eerusr ot Second avenue anc vsntieth street Rooms loos and 1"n7 one of the fine el,vators to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Negro Arrested.

James Griffin. alias Son Avery. alias Son Harris, was arrested yesterday by Policemen Walker and Thamson charged with cutting another negro with knife at the Opera House saloon over a month ago. He was trying to dispose of a shot gun when arrested on Second avenue be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets The Avondale police report the loss of q shotgun and the negro may be given a charge of larceny in addition to assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Feiervary to Be S-emier.

Budapest, October 1.-The Gazette tomorrow will contain an autograph letter of the King Emperor reappoint. ing Gen. Baron Fejervary to the pre- miership on the ground that his new programme has been accepted by his majesty and instructing him to fill the vacant portfolios. It is understood that the cabinet will be charged to dissolve parliament and to prepare for a gen. eral election next summer on the basis of the granting of universal suffrage on the Belgian system. It is reported that the reappointment of Baron Fejer- vary will involve the resignation of the Austrian premier, Baron Gautsch von Frankenthurn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
ENSLEY WILL POLICE.
Sheriff and Chief at Ensley Had a Con.
 ference Yesterday.

At conference between Sheriff Bur gin and Mayor N. w. Scott of Ensley yesterday it was definitely decided that the Ensley authorities will police the fair grounds during the state fair from October 23 to November 9 For several days the attorneys have been working on this matter and the settlement of this question caused considerable discussion in legal circles.
 Mayor Scott stated yesterday that Ems ley would keep eight policemen on the grounds both day and night during the progress of the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
RUNAWAY HORSE.
Two Young Women Had a Narrow
 Escape Yesterday Morning.

In a runaway on Twenty-f1rst street be- tween Second and Third avenues yester- day morning, Miss Rogers, daughter of Dr. Mack Rogers. and another young wo- man were thrown from the buggy and slightly injured.
 The horse which the young ladies were driving took flight and dashed down Twenty-frst street. The buggy colided with another vehicle and was turned over An old negro named Rafe Pate grabbed the runaway horse by the bits and after being dragged for several yards succeeded in stopping the horse.
 The young ladies have almost entirely recovered from their fright and the in- jurles. which were very slight. will prove of small consequence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
TAPS GIVE BANQUET
 TN HONOR OF BRYAN
The Guest Evidently Enjoyed the Pure Japanese Style of Enter
 tainlng.

Tokio October 17.-9:30 D. m.-The dn- ner given by the n-American society at the Maple club last evening in honor of w. J. Bryan was an eminent success. Baron Kaneko presided. MT. Bryan evil dently enjoyed the pure Japanese style of entertaining He said that the historic cordiality of both nations had been fully demonstrated by word and action.
 Mir. Bryan will be entertained at lunch con tomorrow by Count Okuma, leader of the progressive party, and also will ad- dress the students of the Waseda Uni- yersity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

be little doubt that they have failed to make complete success of their hunt for the yellow fever germ and unless 1t has already been found they will have lit tie further opportunity to prosecute their studies. At the b.ynning of the cpl dernic when Dr. Archinard started his work, yellow fever cases of the most malignant type were numerous in the hospital. but the fever is now so mild that material upon which to work Is lack ing.
 Preparations have practically been com nleted for the presidents visit which 10 to take the form of jubilation over the success of the fight against the fever. The attendance from the surrounding country promises to be large. the decora- lions are to be on an extensive scale, the luncheon is to be numerousiy atte.oeu ond inc nresident when he reaches here will see nowhere evidence of the existence of yellow fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Five More In Natchez.

Natchez Miss, October 17.-Five new cases of yellow fever were reported to- dav all before noon. All are white and three are in new infected blocks, consti- tuting a new foci. One patient was dis charged.
 Dr. Lavinder announced that the houses of all absentees would not be fumigated on the final fumgation day unless au- thorized by the owners.
 The nurse and medical committee Of the Promotive League relief fund have pro- yided ten nurses and sent several pa tients to the sanitarium.
 The executive committee Is putting the negroes to work cleaning streets and gut ters.
 Summary for the day:
 New cases 5: new foci. 3; total cases, 1892: total foci 70; total deaths. 8; dis charged, g. under treatment. 2o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
FlkS WILL TAKE PART
 IN ROOSEVELT PARADE

At the meeting of the Birmingham lodge, B. P. O. E. last night, it was de- cided that the Elks of Birmingham will take part in the Roosevelt parade next Tuesday afternoon, when the President will spend two hours in Birmingham.
 committee of six was appointed by Exalted Ruler Eli P. Smith to take charge of the matter, and E. J. McCrossin was made chairman of the committee. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Lid on In Huntsville.

Huntsville, October. 17-tSpecial.)- the first time within memory the lid was on in Huntsville Sunday and 1t was i'm possible to obtain loaf of bread or any article of confectionery or fruit. Several bakers and confectioners were assessed nominal fines at the last term of court on conviction of remaining open on Sun day and they have agreed among them selves to lay themselves liable no more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Lost Pocketbook.

The police are trying to recover the contents of a black leather purse which was lost by Miss Scott of 2030 Sixth ave- nue. The young lady is of the opinion she dropped it on Sixth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets. It contained two small purses with be- tween five and eight dollars; a set Of jewelry consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings a Roman ring. two small gold pins and one small white pin. The earrings contained red stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

other members are L. N. Archer, John Antwine. H. E. Shropshire and Eli P. Smith, ex-officio.
 All of the Elks in the parade will wear the lodge badge, and will carry walking canes decorated with purple and white ribbons, the color of the order. The Elks will form at Twenty-first street and First avenue at o'clock Tuesday afternoon to await the signal for the parade to com mence moving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Mississippi Summary.

Jackson, Miss, October H.-The Missis- sippi official yellow fever summary for the past twenty-four hours Is as fol- iows
 Natchez, five new cases, three new foci
 Port Gibson one new case.
 Roxfe. one death.
 Vicksburg, three new cases.
 Hamburg, two new cases..
 No new infection reported from points on the gulf coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Negro Arrested.

John Lesley, alias Red Shirt, ne- gro, was arrested on Avenue and Twentieth street last night by Policemen Armstrong and Hickman. It is said he Is wanted in Chattanooga for assault with the intent to murder a negro woman. The Tennessee authorities will be noti- fled tooay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Electrotypers Go On Strike.

Cincinnati, October 1.-The threat ened strike of the members of the Electrotypers' union, which has beer expected to develop for Be past week was ordered today. The electrotypers demanded an eight-hour day after Jan uary 1. 1906, at the same wages now paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Butt in at the Stag Cafe and sec Ople E. Mccain.
ATTENTION!

All cars at present running on 2Oth street from 9th Ave. north to Ave. B south, will during the visit of the Prosi. dent to B'ham. Dot. 24, use 18th St., 1st Ave, 22nd St., Ave. B. -B'ham By. Lgt. & Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
May Last Through Nlqht.

Wichita, Kan, October 17.-Former Congressman Jerry Simpson showed improvement at ' o'clock tonight, and the attending physician said he might possibly last through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Pensacola Situation is Bad.

Pensacola October 1.-The report to- night shows the largest number of new cases for several days, and also a heavy mortality. State Health Officer Porter Is by no means discouraged, however. as he and his corps of assistants believe that the fever can be stamped out in a few weeks with the fumigation work that Is now in progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
Quarantine Not Modified.

yicksburg, Miss, october 17.-Although there are not more than a dozen cases of yellow fever in Vicksburg, the board of supervisors today declined to modify in any manner the shotgun quarantine mi a,ntained against this city by the county.
 Only two new cases were reported to- day, one white and one colored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

you . perma-I nent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable 1 refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth- CTS. bankera
 Jefferson Coun- ty s win gs bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18
PERSONAL

R. E. Treadway of Carbon Hill is at the Morris.
 D. B. Goodbold of Pine Hill, Is at the Morris.
 J. c. Patterson of Blossburg. Is at the Hillman.
 D. H. Farrell of Memphis, is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 w. A. Spruill of Warrior, Is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 l.. ". Mitchell of Guntersville. is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 J. w. Worthington, the well known capi- talist and promoter of Sheffield, Is reg istered at the Hillman.
 The Rev. John w. Stewart, superintend- ent of the Baptist Orphans home at Evergreen, is at the Morris.
 Capt J. M Falkner of Montgomery dis trict counsel for the Louisville and Nash vile railroad company, and Mrs. Falkner. are stopping at the Hillman. The many friends of Capt. Falkner in Birmingham will be pleased to know that his health continues good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the beet cuta. Phone Peoples 276
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

Andrew Sneed, charged with assault and battery. was found guilty by the jury yesterday and he was fined $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-18

In the first division of the criminal court the case of John w. Rice, charged with assault with a weapon, went to the jury late yesterday afternoon.