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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
JAPANESE WANT
 $15O,OOO,OOO MORE
IS PART OF GENERAL SCHEME OF WAR EXPENDITURES WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY ESTIMATED AT $3eo, o,ooo, GOO.

Washington, April 19-It Is learned here that the Japanese government is about to raise another domestic loan of fifty million and the fact that this fol- lows so quickly on the fourth domestic loan and the issue of the $l50,O00 900 for eign loan in London and New York has led to an explanation from official sources designed to correct any misapprehension.
 This is to the effect that the projected loan Is part of the whole general scheme of war expenditures, estimated at s390,- 000,000, appropriated for by the Japanese parliament in the budget for the present fiscal year. It is further explained that in preparing it's financial scheme the Jap anese government has purposely divided the loans with special reference to the periods of subscription and the monthly war expenses. Attention Is called to the fact that the foreign loan Is intended to maintain the specie reserve for trade purposes, and only the domestic loan is to meet the war expenses.
 As the major portion of these are paid in Japan. the expansion of the eonverti- ble notes and consequent rise in prices is prevented. These domestic loans are provided for during the fiscal year by an appropriation of $75,000, 900 to be derived from war taxes, and 1t is stated that the result of the increased taxation so far has been perfectly satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
CHICAGO MAY BUY
 STREET RAILWAYS
Preliminary Conference Is Held With Traction Representatives and sub-
 stantiaI Progress Is Made

Chicago, April 19.-Negotations for the purchase of the Chicago street railways were opened today between the traction representatives and the city A proposi- tion Is pending under which the compa- nies will at once proceed to modernize their lines and sell to the city at a fair price. thus getting rid of all legal com plications and securing immediate mu- nicipal ownership. The conference took place in the office of City Comptroller McGann the following persons being present: Mayor Dunne Corporation Counsel Toulman, Special Traction Att torney Clarence S. Barrow, Comptroller McGann, W. w. Guersy, counsel for the Union Traction company; Receivers Jo- seph Aubach, counsel for the eastern traction magnates, and Rachael R. Ga van of the firm of Rollins & Co. of New York.
 The nearest approach to definite results obtained from the conference was a prac- tical agreement upon a joint conference to be held soon by the mayor, the trae- tion interests and the city council com mittee on transportation looking to the ultimate purchase of the lines and the settlement of all controversy between the street railway companies and the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
THE LEGAL RECORD.
Mothershed Trial Continues.

The trial of A J. Mothershed, charged with taking the life of J. J. Hamrick in December, 1903, still continues in the first division Of the criminal court of Jeffer- son county. Judge Samuel L. Weaver, presiding.
 After examining several witnesses yes- terday, the state, represented by Solicitor Harrington P. Heflin and Assistant So- licitor D. W. Winston, announced that 1t would rest, and the examination of witnesses for the defense was taken up. Attorneys J. F. Stallings, John w. Alt man and c. s. shugart represent the de- fendant.
 The shooting of Hamrick, which Is said to have been the result of family troubles occurred at the corner of the Woodward building, and since that time the de- fendant has been in jail awaiting trial. The grand jury, after Investigating the case, returned d true bill against Moth ershed, charging murder in the first de- gree. The case will probably not be con cluded until the latter part of the week, if then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
HE WAS A PROFESSOR.
Wise Individual Could Not Under
 stand the Title.

From the New York Press.
 Just as the train was about to leave the station young man grasped the hand of the distinguished looking person of middle age and said;
 Well, goodbye, professor
 When the train had started the dis tinguished looking gentleman noticed that a man with wide stripes in his shirt bosom was eyeing him narrowly. Just as his eye met that of the professor the loudly dressed man asked:
 Gan you do any tricks with cards?'
 "No," responded the professor, with a smile, '1 cannot. l have never touched card in all my life.'
 Maybe you play the piano| "I know nothing of music, except as a mathematical science.'
 Its easy to see that you're no boxer. Maybe you play pool?
 'No, do not
 "Or billiards?'
 "Nor billiards"
 At this juncture light came into the loudly dressed mans eye Funny that l didn't think of it before," said he. T have it You're a hypnotist.
 "I am nothing of the kind" good-na- turedly responded the professor.
 "Then I'll give it up. What is your line? I know you must be something, because I heard that young feller call you professor :"
 q am an instructor in Greek. rhetoric and ancient history
 And you can't do any tricks, or play the piano, or hypnotize?''
 "Of course not"
 The loudly dressed man turned and gazed out of the window on the opposite side of the car.
 And he calls himself a professorr' he musingly remarked to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
G;lmpses of Arkansas.
,m the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 When you leave Missouri and enter Arkansas the putting of the locomotive seems to take up the tune of The Ar kansaw Traveller, The color of the soil changes from a cold grey to a warm amber. The cabins appear more roman tic and interesting, nestled among the Ozark mountains
 The people resent the way in which their state has been ridiculed. In for mer days Texas was made fun of but now she commands respect So will Ar kansaw for the people are progressive.
 Yet one sometimes overhears odd bits of talk. enriched by funny expressions, and even if tobaeeo-c chewing is a com- mon habit among many of the men and some of the women, that fact is offset by s5 fines imposed upon offenders who spit in cars or other public places.
 A woman with a snuff-stick in the left corner of her mouth looked with admira- tion at the new picture of her baby. Its the best I ever see!" she declared 'I don't claim to be no architect, but that's my idea of it. It's plumb cuter'
 "Ye pear to be goin to leave us; what ye goin'?'' asked the bearded one, ad- dressing the man with his blue jeans tucked inside of his top-boots.
 I'm a-goin' further south fur a spell was the answer. There's too much pyson air round shur to suit me. I've been punyin' round too much with the agur. I'm a-goin' eovn to Southern Ar kansaw, and git in some of them hollers down thar. whar I can git some of that pne-tree gum to chaw instead of to- packer. I believe it will do me good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
ASHEVILLE GETS
 THE NEXT MEETING
WoMAN's BOARD OF HOME MS SONS ADJoURNS IN MoNTGoM- FRY, AFTER A WEEK OF. sTREN- UoUs WORK.

Montgomery. April 19.-(Special )-Ashe- vile, N. C.. was today selected by the Woman's Baord of Home missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, as the next place of meeting. There was a short spirited debate when the names of St. Louis. Asheville and San Antonio were presented. but Asheville won out.
 The. morning session was taken up with hearNE reports from the city missions, and they showed that this branch of the church is a very important factor in the Christian world.
 Appointments were announced for the years 1905-1906, and there were many changes. All the deaconesses were as- signed in work.
 The memorial committee report cre- ated some opposition. and several sug- gestions of the committee were post poned for further action.
 During this meeting five scholarships have teen given the board, and two of them came from Montgomery.
 Many of the members will go to Tus- keegee tomorrow to see Dr. Massey s school.
 The board adjourned tonight after having one of It's most successful meet irgs.
 The joint committee on deaconnesses and appointments reported
 The following appointments were an- nounced for 1905-1906:
 Atanta-Rosa Lowe and Mrs. E. M. Evans.
 Augusta-Mrs. Ella Riser, deaconess.
 Dalton-Miss Mary Ogilvie.
 Houston-Miss May Wilson. deaconess.
 Jacksonville-Mrs. R H. Burdette.
 Kansas City-Mrs. E. L. Sanby, dea- coness and Mrs. Ida Reeves.
 Los Angeles-Miss Maria Elliott, dea- coness; Miss M. Elliott, nurse.
 Louisville-Mrs. Mary M Carr, dea- coness.
 Macon-Mrs. F. M. Knowles.
 Mobile-Miss Mary Perry.
 New Orleans-Mrs. l.. Meekin. Nashville-Miss Fronie l.. Webb.
 Portsmouth-Miss Helen Baker. Rome-Miss Mae Mckenzie. St. Louis-Miss Hattie Wright and Miss Mary Olsen, deaconesses.
 Thomasville-Mis Annie Heath, dea- coness.
 Waco-Miss May Lockhart, deaconess. Galveston-Miss Elizabeth Taylor, dea- 1 coness.
 Pensacola-Miss Nellie Miller. Albany, Montgomery, Richmond ana Tyler, Texas, was not supplied. Ann Browder Cunning Mission ana Training School-Miss Elizabeth DAVIS deaconess. . Pastors assistant, St. Louis-Miss Mabel | Kennedy, deaconess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
SOME INOYATIONS
 FOR THE BOYS CLUB
THE MEMBERS ARE TO LEARN TO SING THE NATIONAL AIRS-To HAVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT.

The members of the Boys club will be given an entertainment at the club room in the city hall tomorrow evening and the ladies in charge of the club work are making extensive arrangements for the occasion.
 The boys are delighted with the plan proposed by Mrs. Josephine Dinwoodie ot teaching them to sing the national airs. These lessons will begin in a few days.
 unique card is being printed for the members of the club which bears on one side the words: Boys club. Birmingham, City Hall Fourth Avenue" and blanks in which are to be written the members -sme and addr ess. On the reverse side of card is printed the constitution and
 laws of the club. The substance or
 ,se bylaws is: Be a gentleman"
 he boys are taking great interest in
 club and it is eXerting healthy in-
 snce over them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
OFFICERS ELECTED
 ATATLANTA MEETING
RESOLUTION URGES DissEMlNA- TON OF LITERATURE ON HOW TUBERCULOSIS IS ACQUIRED AND HOW TO AVOID IT.

Atlanta, Ga, April iJ.-El Paso, Texas, was chosen today as the next meeting place of the American Anti-Tubereulosis League, all other aspirants for the honor withdrawing in favor of that city. The election of officers resulted as follows:
 President-Dr. R. D. Connlff of Sioux City, Iowa.
 seeretary-Dr. Walter N Villas of Fl Paso, Texas
 The vice presidents from the various states, so far ac chosen, Drs. T. V Hub bard and A. H. Vandyke. Atlanta: c. P. Ambler, Asheville, N. C.; c. A. snodgrass, St. Louis; E. L. McGhee, New Orleans; Mark Williams Illinois: U. V. Williams. Kentucky; J. Y. Porter. Florida; President H. Hickory, Detroit, Mich; T. M. Gray, East Orange, N. J., and W. J. McMurray, Nashville, Tenn.
 The resolutions adopted urged the duty upon the various states of maintaining sanitations for the isolation and care of tuberculosis patienth The resolution of fered by Dr. J. Y. Porter, state health officer of Florida was adopted which d. rected the publication and wife dissem- nation by the league of literature giving information of how tuberculosis diseases are acquired. how the spread of the dis ease and outlaying the proper treatment of patients.
 The regular programme of the day was followed. the absence of several speakers neeessitating the reading of their papers by title and ordering them spread on the records of the meeting Among the ex- ception to the rule where the papers of Henry O. Marcy of Boston, of Dr. J. A. Rivere of Paris, which were read at length. Te conventioned adjournedd sine die and the visitors were rendered an elaborate reception tlis evening at the Piedmont Driving club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
WOMEN'S SKIRTS
 HIDE UGLY ANKLES
DIR. ARNOLD THINKS THE FAIR SEX FAR LESS GRACEFUL THAN MEN AND THEIR ANATOMICAL MECHANISM IS WEAKER.

New York, April 19.-Women are far less graceful than men, have poorer anatomical mechanism, and skirts are chiefly useful to hide the ugly ankles at the female knee, according to the opinion of Dr. E. H. Arnold, director of the New Haven Normal school of gym nastics, as expressed today at the con- Vention of the American Physical Educa- ton association.
 He thought dancing was very much mere valuable scientifically for women than men, strengthening the weakest portions of their frames. Dr. Arnold de- nounced the social etiquette which bade women trip with mincing steps, and for bade them to run and jump so that the circulation of the blood in the lower limbs was ippeded He advocated the hopping dance, saying that the social dance. with it's glide or walk, is useless hygienically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
SECRETARY TAFT WILL
 CALL ON THE MIKADO
Decides to Visit Tokio While His Yes seI Is Coaling, at
 Yokohama.

Washington, April 19.-On further consideration of the matter laid before him by Secretary Hioka of the Japan ese legation, Secretary Taft has con cluded to visit Tokio while his ship, the Manchuria, on which he will make the Philippine trip, Is coaling at Yo- kohama.
 The Secretary had made such visit on the occasion of other like deten- tions at Yokohama, and feels that he could scarcely fail to make an official call on this occasion. It has been not yet decided whether the entire party of sixty accompanying the Secretary shall join him in the visit to Tokio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Hvd. Retains MT. choate.

New York, April 19.-The Times tomor- row will say:
 James II. Hyde it was learned tonight has retained Joseph Choate the return ing ambassador to England, as one Of his legal advisers in the EqVtable contro- versy. The negotiations were closed py cable on Monday, and Mir. Choate, on his return to this country about the first os June. will then take an active part in the Hyde campaign.
 MT. Choate. however,, will not ap- pear in court proceedings that may then pr ogress, and those who are aware or his plans as already outlined say ne will not resume practice here as an ao- ..reato The direction of the Hyde forces will remain In the hands of Samuel un- termeyer. who took charge few weeks ago when Elihu Root and John A. Johl- son of Philadelphia, retired from MT. Hyde's counsel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
ParsifaI Lecture Recital.

The following vocal selections will be rendered at the free lecture recital on 'Parsifal' to be given by Mir. Damn Petersen at the Jefferson theatre this af- ternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 Gnrnemanz's Narrative-Mr. Dahm-Pe- tersen.
 Last Supper Music-Misses Jackson and Moffett.
 Kundrys Narrative-Miss Jackson.
 Amfortas' Lament-Mr. Dahm- Peter sen.
 Mrs. H. o. Hon will give the illustra. tions at the piano. This lecture is given under the auspices of the Conreid Met ropolitan Opera company, which appears in arsifal' at the Jefferson theatre Thursday evening of next week.
 The following is letter to MT. Damn Petersen from the well-known firm of Barrett & Oakford, Kansas City, musi- cal managers:
 "The performance of rParsifaP as pro duced by the Conried Opera company is nothing less than magnificent. Their production is admittedly more satisfactory than the production of Wagner's music drama at Bayreuth. The performance in this city was the most notable musical event in the history of Kansas City. The receipts for the one performance amount ed to s12622.
 Tn addition to the unexcelled cast magnificent ensemble and wonderful scenic splendor, we wish to say word relative to the orchestra. We believe that you will find that this is by far the most perfect organization of its kind that has ever appeared in your city, as it is simply above criticism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
FOUR SMALL FIRES.
The Department Is Kept susy-No
 Serious Damage Done.

The fire department answered tour cahs to small fires yesterday. None or them caused a loss O. more than 3D. The hrst call was at S.54 o'cloc- yesterday morning and was to NJ. Olims residence on Fir teenth street beetween seventh ana Eighth avenues rhs fire was caused from defective Hue and the damage amounted 10 about sa.
 The next was at 9:l5 and was between Morris and First avenue on Eighth street. There was no damage.
 At 10 o'clock the department was called to extinguish a fire in an ash box al the residence of II. Goodman at the corner of Third avenue and Twenty-fourth street
 A servant house at 922l First avenue was discovered on fire at Il o'clock last night but before the department arrived the flames had been subdued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Smooth Negro Is Caught.

Girard, April 19.-(Saecial)-A smooth negro swindler has just been sentenced to work thirty Gays on the streets of Girard. He was a colored Mason, and on the sfreLgth of his membership in that ord .r and the spb- sequent friendship with it's members which he assiduously W)rke 1 Dp, SC cured a watch from one negro, a jCl- lar form another anl a bottle of whisky from a third, ant -hen dis appeared with these "yaidables," only to be caught on the Georgia si1e of the Chattahoochee by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
WILL HAVE SKYScRAPER.
Structure to Be Erected In chatta
 nooga on Site of News Buldino.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 19.-(Spe cial0-J. B. Pound, publisher and owner of the Chattanooga News. the afternoon paper, has sold the News building on the corner of Georgia ave. nue and Tenth street to the Stone Fort Land company, where it is said a large ten or twelve-story office build. ing will be erected in the near future. It will be the first building over six stories in height in the city.
 It is said that MT. Pound has nur. chased lot on Eleventh street, just across from the government building. upon which will be erected a large building for the News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Peach Crop Very Short.

Atlanta, April 19-After trip through north Georgia, State Entomol- ogist Smith said today: There is no doubt about the fact that 75 per cent of the peach crop north of Atlanta IS a total loss, as the result of the re- cent cold weather. All the orchards throughout that section have sunered more than others, but from personal examination and information from various sources 1 feel safe in saying that there will not be more thnn oEe- fourth of a crop in this se'.';un.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
PEARSCNS TO AID
 SOUTHERN SCHOOLS
Says the Poorer the College the More Eager He Is to Give
 Assistance.

Chicago April 19.-Gifts amounting in all to s25O,OO0 will be made this year to small colleges in the rural districts of Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia. This announcement was made today by Dr. D. K. Pearsons' retired capitalist and benefactor of many small colleges in the United States.
 q am not going to give to any rich col lege." said Dr. Pearsons "I have lot of colleges to choose from in distributing the $250,Oo0 that l have decided to send down south. I am going to pick out the very poorest and most worthy and have the money ready by May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
HUNDREDS INJURED
 DURING THE STRIKE
Porto Rican Organizer of American Federation of Labor Now or
 the Scene.

San Juan, April 19.-Santago lghesias, the local organizer of the American Fed eration of Labor, who has arrived at the scene of the strike, confirms the state ment of President Sanchez of the local organization at Ponce that the American flag was not insulted or torn when the police dispersed the Ponce gathering April 17. He says GOO were injured during the strike riots at Ponce but nobody was seriously hurt.
 The strikers demand an increase of wages and shorter hours. About 14,OOo men are out on strike in the midst of the cane cutting season, and the delay Is in furious to the crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Grandfathers.

From Harper's Weekly.
 A Virginia representative in Congress says that two ladies in Richmond with whom he is we'll acquainted were one day discussing the relative longevity of the members of their respective families.
 T have no doubt" said one of the la dies, that, everything considered, we Blanks are the most notable family in Virginia when it comes to question of longevity. Do you know, my father died at S9. while my grandfather reached the advanced age of 97?'
 ''Is that so?'' querled the other lady. And which grandfather was that?"
 oh replied the first speaker, that was the grandfather by my first hus- band.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Prisoners Hold Up the Guard

Chattanooga. Tenn, April 19.-(Spe cial.))-Six convicts on the city chain gang escaped this morning at the Cit ico slag pile by seizing the guards pistol and holding him prisoner while they removed the shackles and chains from their feet. There were ten pris eners in the gang, but four of them refused liberty. All the men who es caped were long-term prisoners. None of them has been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
In Other Courts.

The first division of the criminal court is the only county court that is in ses- sion this week. Both divisions of the city court of Birmingham and the cir cult court adjourned for the week on ac- count of the supreme court setting the appeal cases from the courts of Jefferson county for hearing during the week. Dockets will be set for next week in all of the county courts and the regular order of business will be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Damage Suit Filed.

Henry Webb. pro ami, has filed suit with the clerk of the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company asking for damages to the amount of $10000 for alleged personal injuries, while employed by the defen- dant company at Smith mines through the negligence of the companys sni- nI0Upe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Marriaoc Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows:
 Ernest D. McIver, Birmingham, and Miss Lena Craker.
 Louis L. Reese Cook Springs, and Miss Sarah Lynn McCarty.
 J. W. Williams, East Birmingham, and Miss Katie B. Bennett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed with the clerk of the federal court as fol- lows:
 William J. schwautes, liabilities s552. .5a. assets $232.9 .90
 c. II. Rossen. liabilities s2s2. 1T. assets none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court as follows:
 Frances Crenshaw to R. E. Cooper, lot No. 14 in block No. 79 Birmingham; consideration S3500.
 E. F. Kelley and wife to Kate Paris land in McMllion's addition; considera- ton $10S0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
High Hopes.

From the Chicago News.
 The ambitious young merchant caressed the shapely hand of the helress.
 Dear little handr' he. murmured ab- sent-mindedly. "So delicate. So fragiiei And yet I hope some day to see it lift the heavy mortgage that's on my storev'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
s15.ooo Fire in Montoomery.

Montgomery, April 19.-(Special.)- Fire gutted the stores of Gerson & Co. and Steagall & Bros. tonight, caus- ing a loss of $15,000, which is well covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Will Rebuild Adams Block

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 19.-(Spe- cial.)-W. J. Adams will rebuild the Adams block, which was destroyed by fire some time ago, at cost of s50,- 900.