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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
FIRE IN AUGUSTA.
Thousand Bales of Cotton and Ware
 house Burned.

Augusta, Ga, November 22.-Augus- ta was visited tonight by fire which destroyed or damaged one thousand bales of cotton, and also damaged the warehouse in which the staple was stored.
 There is no possible explanation of the cause of the fire. as the compart- ment in which 1t originated had not been opened for two days and there were no signs or smell of fire before the blaze burst forth. The warehouse is owned by Nixon & Danforth, and the building and contents were fully covered by insurance. The loss Is to be estimated in the neighborhood of S40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
WELCOMED BY TERRELL.
Collegiate AIumnae and Southern Col
 Iege Women Meet In Atlanta.

Atlanta, November 22.-'The first joint session of the National Associa- tion of Collegiate Alumnae and the Southern Association of College Wo- men was held here tonight. Mrs. Eva Perry Moore of St. Louis, president of the national association, addressed the convention, and in strong and force full manner set forth the object and aims of the association. Miss Celestia Paris of Athens, Ga., president of the Southern association, delivered an ad dress in which she expressed expecta- ton of great good being derived from the visit of the members of the nation. al association.
 Governor Terrell welcomed both tho associations to the state. Chancellor Walter B. Hill, of the State University, welcomed the convention in behalf of the educational interests of the state
 Other speakers were Mrs. Robert Emery Park of the City Federation of Women's Clubs and Mrs. Robert Zah- ner. president of the Atlanta Womans club. A reception was rendered the delegates of the two conventions by President Scott of Washington Semi nary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
FARRELL SAYS PUBLICITY
 WILL CURE ALL THE EVILS
SCOTT IS WORKING
 FOR JOS. P. BURTON
Judge Jones and Washington Take important Part In Naming Ala
 bame Office Holders.

Washington. November 22.-(Special.)- Charles H. Scott of Montgomery is in the city. Scott and Collector Thompson of Birmingham are the official patronage referees of Alabama, but recent events in the state pretty well indicate that Booker T. Washington and Judge Thomas G.. Jones are the actual referees.
 Scott is here to try to have Joseph P. Burton appointed marshal of the Mont gomery district in place of Lee Bryan. but as Washington and Jones are solidly behind J. H. Judkins, it goes without saying that he WI land the place. The official referees rssso for B. M. Par sons for district D T ey at Montgomery, but from all tn Q . be learned Jones and Washington = - or retention of War ren s. Reese a . IS therefore expected that he will he G 2 The official referees have indorsed Ho Long for marshal at. Birmngha . Q succeed Cooper. It is understood tf aS President has not yet received any r, $ ces from Tuskegee or Montgomery G erning the matter and therefore | o" $ considered the prob able appoir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
NEGEO KILLS WIFE, FATHER AND MOTHER John Brown, Formerly Railroad EmpIoye in Birmingham PRESENT HOME CUBA, ALA. Two of His Victims at Meridian Were Shot in the Back-Makes His
 Escape Through the
 Woods.
PRESENT HOME CUBA, ALA.

Meridian, November 22.--(Special. .)-John Brown, negro, formerly of Birmingham. 30 years of age, shot and killed his wife, and her father and mother at ' o'clock tonight in their residence in Tin Row. East End, and then escaped.
 Before dying his father-in-law shot once al him with a double-barreled shot gun. but it is not known whether he was injured. Brown and his wife had sepa- rated. The husband resided in Cuba, Ala. He came to Meridian and spent several hours at the home of his parents today. When leaving with a younger brother he stated he wanted to return and get a match.
 He secured a revolver and shot his wife through the heart as she was standing at the hydrant in the rear drinking. As she fell he shot her Tn the back. The womans mother ran out and was shot through the throat and neck, all four of the shots taking immediate effect.
 The womans father, Walter McShann, got out of a sick bed at the point of death and secured a shotgun. As he stepped on the front door step Brown fired the fifth shot, the bullet taking effect in the heart As the old man fell he fired his shotgun one time. He was 55 and his wife 50. The wife of the murderer was 2S years of age.
 All the dead negroes were peaceable, law abiding and quiet, owning their own home. but Brown was looked upon as a dangerous man. He rairoaded out of Bir- mingham for five years. and then went to Cuba, where he resided
 He escaped through the woods immedi- ately after the shooting pursued by Chief Bludsworth, Sheriff Temple, Constable Culpepper and Officers Hoagboam and Haguewood. Telegrams were sent to every railroad center in and around this sec- tion, and the officers believe the negro will be captured. It is believed that he left for Cuba, where he has friends and relatives, who will hide him out. It was stated several hours after the shooting that the negro made for the direction of the railroad yards, and that he carried a double-barrelled shotgun, threatening to shoot anyone who interfered. The brother of the girl told the details of the story and claims that no attempt was made by the negro to kill him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
CHAFFEE GETS INSIGNIA.
Cannot Accept Honor Without Consent
 of Congress.

Washington, D. C., November 22.-Lieu- tenant General Chaffee today received through the French embassy here the in- sigma of grand commander of the legion of honor, bestowed upon him by Presi- dent Loubet during his recent visit to France in connection with the army ma- neuvers. It was deposited in the state department subject to the action of Con gress for without it's approval General Chaffee cannot accept the decoration.
 General Chaffee and Mrs. Chaffee will leave Washington tomorrow for Call fornia to be gone until Christmas and during their stay will select a home on the Pacific coast for their occupancy after the generals retirement early next year. General Bates will act as chief of staff for the next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
WOULD ESTABLISH
 SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Methodsts Will Bring Plan Before the General Conference in Birning-
 ham Next Year.

Newman, Ga, November 22.-At the opening session of the North Georgia conference here today, a movement waS started looking to the establishment somewhere within the bounds of the southern Methodist church of a great fe- male educational institution, similar to Vanderbilt university. the Methodist School for Boys at Nashville. The present plans are for the general conference which meets next May in Birmingham to be asked to indorse the project, and later take it under its care.
 The Rev. w. F. Tillett. D. D., dean of the theological department of Vanderbilt. is in the city attending the conference, and is one of the prime movers in the af- fair. The north Georgia conference will doubtless indorse the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Dividend Is Declared.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. 22.-Directors of the Calumet and Arizona Mining company met here today and declared the ninth quarterly dividend, payable December IS, stock of record Decem- Der 2. The dividend is $250-50 cents larger than three months ago, and calls for the disbursement of of $500,- 900, bringing the total payments to s3,40O,000. The directors also decided to list stock on the Boston Exchange as soon as necessary arrangements can be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Mobile Removes ouarantines

Mobile, November 22.-The quaran- tine board of Mobile met today. settled all quarantine bills and lifted all quar- antines, including that against Cuba, but must still regard the treasury reg ulations with regard to Cuba. Ths following telegram was sent to Sur geon General Wyman In Washington:
 "The quarantine board of Mobile bay respectfully requests you to urge upon the Cuban authorities the re. moval of unjust and absurd quaran- tine maintained by them against Mo. bile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
PANAMA CANAL IS
 MAKING BIG INROADS
Estimate Is Made That $8,00O ,000 will Have Been Spent by End of
 Fiscal Year.

Washington, November 22.-(Specia1)-It is fully expected here that by the close of the fiscal year the United States will have spent at least ss,000,O00 on the Pan- anna canal, while 1t Is admitted that the surface of the canal zone has hardly been scratched.
 Besides spending the entire $l0O00,O GOO cash the commission has made contracts to the amount of $9,000,000 more, payment upon which will become due on June 30 In addition the commission owes many bills now overdue, and these with the or dinary running expenses will amount to about 310,0O0,OO0 more. Even before the holidays are reached the commission wants an emergency appropriation of sl6,- GOO 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
pevIIn's Assets and Liabilities.

Topeka, Kan. November 22.-The report of the c. J. Devlin receiver ap- pointed by the United States district court In the bankruptcy proceedings of the Kansas coal magnate was made today and showed total assets, $4,95s.- 948; total liabilities, $4,592.205. The contingent liabilities were estimated at $674,639, but their value has not yet been fully determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Jews to Hold Memorial Service.

Chicago, November 22.-The central con- ference of American rabbis has, through its president, Rev Joseph Stolz. of this city, issued an appeal to the Jews of the country that a memorial service be held for the numbers murdered in Rus sia. The appeal urges that each rabbi request his people to close their places of business at D. m, on December and meet in their house of worship at D. m. for prayer and as an expression of sympathy with their afflicted brethren in the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Hurlburt Calls at State Department

Washington. D. C.. November 22.- Among the visitors at the state depart ment was Homer c. Hurlburt, who Is said to be one of the agents sent out by the Corean government early in October to appeal to the powers of Europe and the United States for assistance In maintain ing the integrity of the kingdom of Corea and especially to prevent it's absorption by the Japanese government. MT Hurburt declined to discuss his mission or even admit that he is a representative of the hermit kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Mccurdy's Salary Is Reduced.

New York November 22.-At the regu- lar meeting of the trustees of the Mutual Life Insurance company today the offer of Richard P. McCurdy to have his salary reduced from $lj0.000 to s75000 was &C., cepted and further reductions were made amounting all together to $150,000. The names of the officials affected were net made public. It was also stated that it was decided to place all the general agents on a salary instead of commission basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Bernet Is Apoointed.

Cleveland. O.. November 22.-J. j. Bernet was today appointed assistant general su- perintendent of the Lake Shore and Mich igan Southern railway to succeed D. c. Moon. recently made general superintend- ent to succeed H. c. Storrs, deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Fever Patient Discharged.

Havana. Nov. 22.-E. w. Wilson. the new York broker who was suffering of yellow fever. has been discharged as cured. There are now five cases Of fever and four suspicious cases under treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Republic Declares Dividend.

New York. November 22.-The Republic Iron and Steel company declared regu- lar quarterly dividend of 1% per cent on its preferred stock and ordered an addi- tional payment of 1h per cent on deferred dividends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23

Branch's eyes was closed, but he was holding his own At the end of the 2Oth round Meriwether fouled by hitting in a clinch and offered to forfeit the fight This Branch and his seconds would not allow, insisting on finish.
 This is regarded as a strong point for Meriwether, showing that he wished the fight to stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23

ed by clerk who looks up every man whose name Is on the roll. MT. Brown was testifying when adjournment was taken. and he will be called again tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23
Was Going to Fight Branch.

Midshipman Van Decarr said that his seat at the table was next to Mfdshipman Meriwether and that on the evening of October 21 Meriwether had told him that Branch had done all he could to make his (Meriwether's) life miserable while he had been at the academy, that he hated Branch and was going to make him fight e there was any fight in him; that there
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
BENTON PRISONERS
 DIG OUT OF JAIL

Bentonville, April "A. Three prisoners in the county jail made their escape some time Sunday night by digging out under the north wall of the jail. Those who escaped were Elmer Gugel, John Landers and Tim Wilson. all serving out fines and jail sen- tences for carrying concealed weapons. They managed to get a piece of iron loose from some part of the grating, and with this they dug a hole through the floor and under the wall, then climbed up the grating and cut a hole in the ceiling. They are still at large.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
E. L. WATSON, M. D.
 OFFICE OVER MOSBY'S. NEWPORT, ARK.
NOTICE
Of Calling in the City Warrants of the City of Newport for Cancellation, Reissue and Cas- siication.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Newport at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February, 1905, made the follow ing order, to-wit:
 Whereas, It is deemed expedient by the City Council of the City of Newport, Jackson county, Arkansas to call in all outstanding warrants or scrip of said city heretofore issued, in order to cancel the same and to reissue and classify all of said warrants or scrip which are not now barred by limitation other lawful cause It is therefore ordered by the City Council of the city of Newport Jackson County, Arkansas, that all the outstanding warrants scrip of said city heretofore issued be and the same hereby called in for the purposes of cancellation, reissuance and classification
 And it is further ordered by the City Council of said city that all .holders of any of said war rants or scrip heretofore issued shall present the same to the City Council of said city at the city hall or council room of said city. in the City of Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, on the 22nd day of May, 1905, for such cancellation, re- issuance and classification of all such warrants as are not barred by limitation or other lawful causes.
 And it is further ordered that the recorder give such notice and make due publication of this order as required by law.
 And it is further ordered that all persons who hold any warrant, warrants scrip of said city and who neglect and refuse to present the same as required by this order shall after the 22nd day of May, 1905, be forever debarred from deriving any benefit from their claim And all such war rants scrip issued previous to the date of this order shall be null and void in whomsoever hands they may be.
 This order B1ade this tlae 18th day of February, 1905.
 And all pe<sons, individuals or corporations holding any warrant or warrants of the said city are hereby notified to present the same to the City Council of the City of Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, at the council room or city hall of said city the 22nd day of May, 1905, for the purposes of cancellation, reissuance and classification And all persons who shall hold any of such warrants of said city and neglect and refuse to present the same as required in the above order of the City Council and this notice shall thereafter be debarred from deriving any benefit from their claims
 This notice given this the 17th day of February, 1905 J. R. NATHAN, 62 d Sot City Recorder.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
NEPHEW SHOT
 JEALOUS UNCLE.

Magazine, April "A. Ali Lee, aged 54 years, has been killed by his nephew, John Hilton, near this place.
 The shooting occurred last Friday. Lee, it appears, was jealous of attentions which he alleged Hilton was paying his wife. He had threatened to kill his nephew last Friday morning.
 Early Friday afternoon Hilton. armed with rifle, encountered his uncle. Report says the lat ter tried to get his gun into play and that Hilton shot and fatally wounded him.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
AMENDED BILL
 PASSES SENATE.

The Village Creek drainage bill introduced by Senator Har- rison, which has been amended to exclude Newport from it's pro- visions and authorizing a better ment tax, that is, a tax varying as to the benefits received by the property to be taxed, was passed by the senate Monday.
 It now goes to the house, where Representative Keel will see that it reaches the governor in due time. The bill takes the state lands out of the hands of the Lawrence County drainage commission and places them with the Jackson County commission, composed as in the original meas ure with the exception of two members.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
BRANCH RAILROAD
 TO RUSH CREEK Will Eventually Be Used for Main Line-Some Facts Leak ing Out as to Discharge
 of Mo. P. Officials.

~The chief engineer of the Mis- souri Pacific, accompanied by his assistant, has been inspecting the route laid out by Engineer Reaugh to Rush creek, says the Yellville Republican, and it is more than likely that work will soon be commenced on this im- portant branch, which eventually will be the main line.
 There are good reasons for assuming that this branch will in the very near future carry all the freight and passenger trains between Batesville and Carthage. MT. Middleton says it costs ap- proximately the interest on S1,- 900, 900 to operate a mile of road a year. He finds that the line can be shortened between Buffalo and Powell about eight miles and at the same time a better grade be secured, while the cost will be much less for maintaining the line.
 The bridge at Cotter, with it's thirteen pies, cost in the neigh borhood of $175,000, while a bridge at Buffalo would have cost but about $68, ,000. The re- suit of the longer and more ex- pensive route has been the dis charge by the Missouri Pacific of all connected with that piece of work, to call it by the mildest term known. It is now the purpose to rectify the expensive error of the old officers, even though the first cost may be great. The saving effected will be sufficiently large to fully warrant the expenditure of $500, ,000.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
COUNCIL FAVORS
 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Resignation of Sewerage Com mission Accepted and Peti- tion for Improvement District Acted Upon
 Favorably.

At a regular meeting of the council Monday evening, the sewerage commissioners, c. G. Henry and Ike Goldman tender ed their resignations, that of F. s. Hess having been previously made owing to his removal from the city.
 In resigning the commissioners stated that they had been unable to get reply from the water company in regard to rates rela- tive to a sewerage system and consequently they were unable to answer objections and ques- tions raised by the citizens. Sen- timent was too strong against the construction of sewerage without city ownership of the water works and they had reach ed the conclusion that under the circumstances the sewer system project could not be successfully carried out.
 The petition of certain proper ty owners for an improvement district of this city for the pur- pose of constructing and main taining therein water works and water supply, sewerage and elec- tric light system was ordered published and an ordinance to this effect was introduced and given first and second reading. The. petition is published in an- 6fhE column. s-o
 Hon. G. A. Hillhouse ap- peared before the council urging an appropriation of $100 for the improvement of the cemetery, which was laid over until next meeting.
 Current accounts were allowed and the previous minutes ap- proved.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
ALCOHOL N
 SNPLANT OIL.
Trust Buster'a Be Introduced as a Commerca Power Pro- duct in Colado-Out-
 look is Prcnsing.

Denver, Colo. April 25. Al cohol as a trust buster" is in prospect for Colorado. Joseph Brucker, formerly edtor of the Staats-Zeitung of Chicago, is here in consultation with local capitalists looking tovard the introduction of alcohlinto this country as a commerca power in place of petroleum. He has selected Colorado as the scene of his initial efforts because of the immense number of potatoes grown here, the second grades of which may be turned into alco- hol at a profit. Plans are already under way for the erection of a mammoth distillery near Greeley and for the introduction of Ger man methods into the use of the alcohol for lighting, maplfaa, turing and mechanical purposes.
 In the latter country the fight against Standard oil has made alcohol it's general commercia substitute and MT. Brucker pro poses simply to transfer old world methods tc the wester plains.
 MT. Brucker and his associate say that alcohol can be made entirely supplant petroleum fc every purpose for which the la ter is used, and that in ColoraC it can be manufactured and pl on the market at a price les than that charged for oil.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25

leet' 'e pulpit placed in the east ell of the building and a steam ht;no nlaa+ unsettled
 The laos of tho ob,,rob bovo takeh> as cir work the carpeting of the ente floor at an est;n,at- ed cost of35O.
 MT. Umed and his board of stewards VI push the work as rapidly as,ossible. and when completed ss will be a very handsome cNrch and the interior Will De moA conveniently ar ranged and amfortable at all seasons.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
COTTER EXCURSION.

There are many people who have never taken advantage of the White River excursion trip on account of them being run on Sunday. These have a chance next Wednesday to view the beautiful White river scenery at the regular excursion rates of S2.50.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
GIRL OF SEVENTEEN
 CHARGED WITH THEFT
Of S250 Diamond Stud in New Orleans and Arrested in Lit tie Rock - Indignantly
 Denies Charge.


 Little Rock, April "A. Miss Florence Stokey, a petite blonde of r, was arrested yesterday evening as she got off the Valley Route train by Detectives Mor- gan and Spight.
 The arrest was made upon telegraphic instructions from Chief of Police John Journee of New Orleans, who stated that she was wanted on a charge of stealing a S250 diamond stud. She indignantly denied the theft.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
HEAVY RAINS
 WERE GENERAL
Promising High Water For White River-NoW Rising
 Rapidly.

White River is rising rapidly, being eleven feet on the New port gauge, and a depth of twen- ty feet is predicted without fur ther rains. The local rainfall was 3.20 inches, and from re- ports on Upper White and Black rivers the rain was equally heavy in those sections.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
NOYICE.

More help has been secured to wait on our customers this week, which will obviate the trouble of waiting.
 07b7t BAILEY NERO. Co.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25

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Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
METHODIST CHURCH
 TO BE REMODELED.

& Work was begun on tearing out the interior of the Methodist church Tuesday morning. The entire interior will be remodeled,
 the floor will be raised several
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25
EXCURSION TOMORROW.

Newport to Cotter and return under auspices of Odd Fellows of Batesville. There will be six coaches and room for everybody.
Newport daily independent., 1905-04-25

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