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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

The Birmingham artists who have been invited to exhibit their work at the ap- preaching exhibition of newspaper artists and magazine illustrators have practically completed their lists which will be cat alogued The collection includes their most notable canvasses and will be one of the most striking collections of the week. MT. Parker was particularly geberous in not limiting any of the Bir- mingham artists in the number of pie lures.
 Mrs. J. B. Raulston will have a fine group, representing her recent work In Paris and also in London. She will ex- hibit her pastel portraits which have re- vealed hitherto unknown possibilities in this artist She has a Madonna after Bell lini, copy of The Age of Innocense by Sir Joshua Reynolds and L'Enfante Mar guerite by Velasquez, and also a DOT trait after John Russell, altogether a striking and beautiful collection.
 Besides these portraits Mrs. Raulston will also exhibit several water colors, charming little English landscapes which were painted in the Devon district, and l their delicate colors. Mrs. Raulston has not given public exhibition of her work l since her return from Europe, and as she is to exhibit under the auspices of an association representing so much of the best work in America her exhibition will be even more interesting than in former years. This association means equally as much to each of the Birmingham artists and If the results are what they should be, these artists can no longer be con- sdered in the amateur class. In future l their work will belong in the professional class. and the proper commercial value will have to be placed upon their can vases.
 Miss Edna Smith, the young portraitist, will have striking canvass in the ex- hibition, a portrait of MT. Richard F. Johnston, which is just receiving its fin- ishing touches. 1t is superbly executed, and is now on exhibition In Miss Smiths 8 studio. She considers it one of her most ambitious canvasses, and many have pro- nounced it to be her best work. Certainly 1t is that MT. Johnstons friends have found nothing to crticise in the splendid likeness, in the classical strength of the face the fine deep-set eyes, the we'll 1 shaped head. MT. Johnston is seated in an old Louis VI. chair that he inherited from his ilustrious father, the late Rich ard Malcolm Johnston. It shows in the rich mahogany outlines against Rem brandt background The hands are ex- pressive, long, slender and the whole por- trait is a fine expression of the man him l self.
 l Miss Smith also intends exhibiting some of her Indian studies. which will form q most unusual and striking collection. l Miss Alice Rumph will have the largest collection of any of the Birmingham art l ists, some forty canvasses and water col OTIS to be catalogued. These will include l two portraits representing some of the most ambitious work of this gifted artist and marine studies which were painted last summer on the New England coast. They will form one of the most artistic | collections.
 Miss Douglass will also exhibit some of her water colors, the rose studies which have been so much admired in her
 studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Col s. W. John has been invited to ad dress the pupils of the Margaret Allen school this morning on the subject of Alabama. Few men in the state are more interesting speakers Scholarly, able in argument and with a command of force ful and beautiful English Colonel John is without peer in this state in brilliant mental attainments.
 Mrs. William Hardle, who is in New Orleans, will return home next week. Her visit has been A brilliant one socially, and she has received an ovation from her countless friends in that city, where her family and the Hardle family are among the most aristocratic and infiuen- tal in New Orleans.
 MT. Terrence Lane has gone to Alamo Gardo, N. M, where he has accepted an important banking position. MT. Lane re- sided for short time in that city He Is a son of MT. and Mrs. A. O. Lane.
 
 Mrs. A. c. Davidson Is now journeying to Ration, New Mexico where she goes on a very sad mission. Her son-in-law, Dr. Edgar Allan Jones is seriously i'll at his home in that city, and his relatives In Birmingham are greatly distressed. Mrs. Davidson hopes to be able to return to Bir- mingham with Dr. and Mrs. Jones as soon as the former is strong enough to travel. Dr. Jones went to New Mexico some time ago on account of his health. He grew rapidly stronger and was joined Thav fhair home in Ration for year or more.
 Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Mettie Davidson. The many warm personal friends of Dr. and Mrs. Jones will be greatly greved at the sad news, while the wide circle of devoted friends of Dr. and Mrs. Davidson sympathize sincerely with them.
 The Shakespeare club will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs Hugh Allison 114O South Twelfth street
 Mrs. T. c. Thompson will give a danc- ing party on the evening of December 2s at her Highland avenue residence.
 Mrs. Corinne Futile of Birmingham who spends her winters in Dallas with her uncle MT. Trezavant, gave a beautiful re- ception at the Dallas Country club the past week.
 The recent reception given at Sherry's by the New York chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy was said to have been the most brilliant in the history of the chapter. Mrs. James Henry Parker, well known in southern society, Is president of the chapter, and the list of guests who were present included many prominent southerners.
 Miss Luetta Gregg will entertain in- formally at cards this afternoon compli- mentary to Miss Morris,
 | Miss Mignon Hall, the young writer | whose stories in the Advance and other southern publications have Attracted much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
CONSTABLE KILLS
 NEGRO ON TRAIN
OFFICER ENTERED A COACH ON
 BLOCTON ACCOMMODATION FOR
 PURPOSE OF SERVING A WAR RANT-NEGRO DREW A KNIFE.

While resisting arrest, a negro man whose name could not be learned in Bir- mingham was shot and instantly killed at o'clock yesterday afternoon by John Dagman. a constable in a passenger coach on the Blocton accommodation of the Mineral railroad The shooting oc- cured while the train was in motion and was nearing Adger.
 It is said that when Dagman entered the car and attempted to serve a warrant on the negro, the latter jumped from his seat and drew a knife, at the same time making for the officer. Dagman pulled his pistol and shot the negro as he was advancing on him. The body was taken from the train and left at Johns.
 Dagman Is constable in No. 2 beat, in the lower end of the county, and works in connection with the office of A. L.. Thart. a justice of the peace at Adger, Coroner Paris received word at 6 o'clock last night from Johns stating that the negros body had been placed on the depot platform at that place. He sent word back that 1t was impossible for him to go there last night and ordered the remains sent to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

of Birmingham" said MT. Hughs. with out their assistance l could not have gotten my boy out of trouble, if I had pos sessed all the worlds wealth. I will for ever esteem the people of Birmingham and the court officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

before it is too late. It also cures Heartburn, Bloating, Belchlng, lndiges- ton, Dyspepsia, Insomnia, and Malaria. Get bottle today; also ask your drug gist for free copy of our 1906 illus. trated Almanac. It's we'll worth hay ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14

When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "AmbroSia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
WINTER IS HERE

But is your system strong enough to withstand the severe cold and inclem- ent weather? IT. not, you're liable to attacks of ChiIls, Colds, Grippe or Pneumonia. Strengthen the entire sys- tenn by taking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
ODD FELLOWS HAVE
 LODGE AT OCEOLA
NEW BODY ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT-VlSlTlNG ODD FELLOWS WERE PRESENT FROM BIRMING- HAM AND OTHER CITIES.

A lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was organized at Osceola Osceola lodge No. 396.
 The following officers were elected: William Halleck noble grand; Thomas Gates, vice grand; J. T. Blakemore sec- retary; Harry Spurrier, treasurer; G. H. Strong, warden; w. T. Hutto, right sup porter to noble grand.
 Visiting Odd Fellows were present at the institution of the new lodge from Birmingham, Ensley, Pratt City and Bessemer. District Deputy Grand Master l.. N. Buell., assisted by Past Grand Mas ter pr. A. F. Meadow of Birmingham, performed the work of institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
BIRMINGHAM ARTISTS
 CATALOGUE FANTASIES

favorable comment, spent yesterday with friends in Birmingham.
 The regular meeting of the board Of directors of the Free Kindergarten asso- clation will be held this morning at 1O:SO in the Morris hotel parlors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
SALE OF DOLLS.

The ladies of the Mite society of the First Methodist church will have a sale of dolls at Fox's store on Saturday, De- cember 16. Hand-dressed dolls will be eXceptionally cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
TURKEY DINNER.

The ladies of the Third Presbyterian church will serve turkey dinner this afternoon from 12 to 2 o'clock at All North Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-14
When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "Ambrosia."
SOLID GOLD .JEWELRY SOLVES THE
 GIFT PROBLEM

Whether your selections are for man, woman or child, if your choosing is made at this store of some pretty piece of solid gold jewelry, you may rest as sured of its pleasing the recipient and of its depend able quality. Here these are Solid Gold Scarf Pins with Pearl
 or Diamond Settings.
 Solid Gold Signet Rings.
 Solid Gold Bracelets of every de.
 Scriptlon.
 Diamond Cluster or Solitaire Rings Brooches of varied settings. LOckets, Neck Chains, Solid Gold
 Studs, Watch FObS, Cuff Buttons,
 Watch Chains.
 And a thousand and more of useful and ornamental pieces of jewelry of solid gold. The prices at this jewelry store are far below those of other houses, and a big saving is guaranteed youifpurchase ismade here J. LOWINSOHN 1921 Second Avenue
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
CHAIRMAN MORTON SHOWS
 FIRM HAND IN INQUIRY
SUMMARILY REMOVES COMP
 TR0LLER OF EQUITABLE.

That Official Declined to Furnish In-
 formation to Chairman Regarding
 Transactions of the Society Now
 Under Investigation-WilIi A. Day,
 Assistant United States Attorney Gem
 eraI, Appointed to Fill Vacancy.
 New York, July 19.-Chairman Paul Morton, of the Equitable Life Assur- ance society, to-day summarily remov- ed as comptroller T. D. Jordan and ap- pointed in his stead William A. Day, assistant attorney-general of the Unit ed States.
 Chairman Morton gave out the fol- lowing statement regarding the removal of Comptroller Jordan:
 Thomas D. Jordan has been remoV- I ed as comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance society, and William A. Day, at present assistant attorney-general of the United States, has been appointed acting comptroller. The reason for MT Jordan's removal was his refusal to furnish me information regarding im- portant transactions of the society which I am Investigating. (Signed) Paul Norton
 The following was given out from MT. Morton's office tonight:
 MT N. N. Stranahan declines to serve as a member of the board of di- rectors of the Equitable Life Assurance society owing to press of official duties which will make it impossible for him to give the necessary time to devote the. proper attention to the work of the directors"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
MINIATURE TORNADO
 SWEEPS OVER CITY
WIND AND STORM CREATE GEN
 ERAL HAVOC.

Big Trees Rooted Up and Hurled to the
 Ground Boats Torn from Their
 MOorings and CapsIzed-EIectric
 Wires Badly Dnmaged-Lightning
 Strikes in West Haven-Several Per-
 sons Drowned-WiId Franks by the
 Storm-SIany People Drenched--City
 at Work Clearing Up Debris-EfFect
 in Nearby Towns.
 The storm which struck this section of the country yesterday afternoon, while beneficial so far as giving some much needed rain and moderating the hot conditions somewhat, also did a great deal of damage and while it last ed was somewhat like a young tornado, particularly in the more exposed sec tions and along the shore front in and near the city.
 On account of the extreme heat everybody who could get outdoors went to the shore or country in the hope of getting cooled off, and the sudden , storm, coming as it did about o'clock, was just in time to catch hundreds un- protected and give them a thorough wetting. The storm was all the more of surprise owing to the fact that un- til a moment or 50 before it broke it gave, no indication of its presence.
 Suddenly the clear sky and bright sun were covered over and with great rush of wind, closely followed by tor rents of rain, the storm enveioped the city and suburbs. Great trees were rooted up. many people having narrow escapes as they fell; several boats were overturned, all kinds of electric Weres were put out of business and consider able other damage was done. Great gusts of wind followed one another closely, and it seemed as though they would sweep nearly everything before them. After having full sway for near | ly half an hour the wind died down as suddenly as 1t had appeared, The rain then continued for about twenty min utes more, and then Old Sols rays were once more shed over a much refreshed city.
 The occupants of the trolley cars were badly wet when the storm burst, but they were not by any means the only ones who were treated to drenching. Many excursionists were also unable to get to. shelter before the storm broke.
 Hundreds of trees were torn from their roots and big branches were brok- en from others. Those falling across the electric. wires broke them in all di- rections. Telephone wires suffered the most, and it was a difficult matter to get any of the neighboring towns. on the telephone last night, as in most cases the operators reply was, Sorry but that wire is temporarily out of or der"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
storm in West Haven.

lasted along the wes; shore front and in West Haven. Lightning struck in one place, as elsewhere related, and many old landmarks were torn up by the roots. Two old, large oak trees on the property of A. B. French on Church street were literally torn up roots and all and they fell with 8 crash. The same thing happened to a big chestnut tree on Isaac David's S property on Wagner Place. A big limb was also torn from the tree in front of the town hall and was hurled to the ground. A big elm fell across the street on Savin avenue, sweeping all the wires before it and breaking them to pieces. A big tree also fell in the grove in front of Swift's restau- rant and it narrowly escaped from hit ting a number of excursonists who were l1urrying to shelter. A big tree also fell as competely across the road on Beach street, near Oak, and until 1t was removed all travel in that di- rection was stopped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
SHEET MARIE BEATEN.
Tiverton Takes Match Race in Two
 Straight Heats.


 Philadelphia, July 19.-The speedy New York trotting gelding Tiverton, 2:O4 1-2, easily defeated Sweet Marie,
 2:04 3-4, in match race to-day on the
 track of the Belmont driving club. Tiv-
 ertOn won in two straight heats. About 5000 persons saw the two grand circuit stars race. Sweet Marie drew the pole,
 they were sent away on even terms ill the first heat. Tiverton set the pace , and before the quarter pole was reached had a slight lead. As Sweet Marie pass ed the quarter pole she brake and Tiverton took the pole. :. At the half mile post Tiverton led by several
 lengths. Sweet Marie again broke at the three-quarter pole and Tiverton passed under the wire well in hand and two lengths in the lead. His time for 1 the mile was 2:10 1-2, lowering the track record for trotters in 8 race one seo- ond. ...s.c.. 1 Tiverton led at the quarter in the sec- | ond, heat and increased it to three
 lengths at the half mile post, Owing
 to the three-quarter pole Sweet Marie
 picked up some of the lost ground and l both trotters came into the stretch al-
 most on even terms. The spectators looked for close finish but at the sO-
 yard pole the mare broke and lost her
 chance to win. Tiverton came under
 the wire in a fine stride several lengths
 in the lead. His time was 2:O7 S-4
 which places the track record at a fig-
 ure hard to beat. E..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
EXAMINATION OF LOANS.
stute Officials Going Over Books of
 MerchantiIe Trust Co.

New York, July 19.-A. c. Judson, as- sistant examiner, acting under orders from F. D. Kilburn, superintendent of the state banking department, to-day appeared in the offices of the MercaIl- tile Trust company in the Equitable building and began an examination of the loans carried on the books of that institution. He will continue his re- searches tomorrow.
 Henry c. Deming, president of the Mercantile Trust company, was seen tonight and said: Tt is true that Mir. Judson, the assistant bank examiner, called at the office of the Mercantile Trust company this morning and began an examination of our books. We de- voted the day to going through our loan accounts with him, and the examina- tion will probably be concluded to-nlor- row. My understanding is that this is the departments regular examination, and if 1t has any particular relevancy to any special loan I have not been so informed. You know the new law calls for a semi-annual examination instead of an annual one, as heretofore"
 Has it been customary for the bank examiner to make these regular exam nations at this time of the year?" MT. Deming was asked.
 Nc" he replied. "They have usually been somewhat later"
 The loan referred to is said to be one for $6S5,0O0 to the Equitable society, on the books of the trust company in the names of James W. Alexander and T. D. Jordan, trustees. The fact of the loan came out in the testimony of Mir Deming before a committee.
 Investigation into this loan, it is said is also being conducted by the insur- ance as well as banking departments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
ZEMSTVO CONGRESS OPPOSED
DENOUNCES THE G0VERNM ENT'S SCHEME 0FNAT'L ASSEMBLY.

Totally Inadequate to Remove Rns-
 sia's Internal Grievances--WiII Serve,
 However, as the Center of Social
 Movement Which Will Tend to Secure
 Political Liberty and National Rep
 resentatlOn.
 Moscow, July 19.--The zemstvo con- gress opened at midday to-day in the residence of Prince Dolgorukofr.
 The scheme of a national assembly on the basis outlined by the commits sion presided over by M. Bouligin, min ister of the interior, was infinitely and critically discussed and denounced as totally inadequate to remove Russia's internal grievances, because, including property qualification and an electo- ral system by classes, it prevented the assembly from truly Interpreting the will of the nation, while the exclusion of numerous categories of citizens from the franchise was a contradiction of the principles of equity and reasonable state policy.
 At the same time 1t was recognized that the proposed assembly would com prise a considerable portion of the so- cial forces of the empire and serve as the center of a social movement which would tend to secure political liberty and regular national representations. Therefore, it was considered desirable that, in the event of the carrying out of | the Bouligin or @ similar project, the delegates of the zemstvos and munich palities should participate in the assem- ply to the greatest possible extent, with | the object of forming compact group and to obtain guarantee of individual and public liberties.
 l The congress was attended by 225 del- egates, Count Heyden, leader of the deputation representing the congress recently received by the emperor, pre- siding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
CONN. LEGISLATIVE CLUE.
Organized in Hartford Yesterday With
 Speaker HoIcOmb as President.

Hartford, July 19.-The Connecticut legislative club Of 1905 was organized this afternoon, the officers being as fol- lows:
 President-Speaker Marcus H. Hol- comb of Burlington.
 Vice presidents-Lie Governor Rollin s. Woodruff of New Haven, Sen ators Allan W. Paige of Bridgeport, Henry H. Peck of Waterbury, Matthew Hogan of Hartford, Representatives Michael Kenealy Of Stamford, Michael U. Connor of Enfield
 y-Representatfve Frederick A. Scott of Plymouth.
 Treasurer-Senator Patrick McGovern of Hartford.
 Executive committee-Senators Thom- as D. Bradstreet of Thonlaston, Austin l. Bush of East Lyme, John W. Atwood of Plainfield, James F. McGann of New Haven, Representatives Hugh M. Alcorn of Suff1eld, Alton Farre1 of An sonia, Frank T. Naples of Norwich, Ei- more s. Banks of Fairfield, George A. Hammond of Putnam, Royal K. South wick of Cornwall, Wesley U. Pearne of Middletown, William L. Higgins of Coventry, RobeEt c. Burchard of Mont. vile, John S. Pope of Oxford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
CAPTAIN BARR BEATEN.
Young Amateur Skipper Sailing the
 Yankee Defeats MineoIa.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 19-In a race this afternoon of the Larchmont Yacht club the sloop yacht Regina, owned by F. G. Stewart of New York, a member of the seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht club, had her masts carried away. The naval yacht sylph, which is stationed in Oyster Bay much of the time during the presidents sojourn at Sagamore Hill, went to her assistance.
 Captain Charlie Barr, the noted skip per, met defeat to-day at the hands of Harry Maxwell, an amateur sailor. Captain Barr commanded the yacht Mineola, owned by W. Ross Proctor and young Maxwell sailed the Yankee, which is owned by his father, J. Rogers Maxwell The Yankee had slightly the best of the start and finished thirty two seconds ahead of the Mineola. The Fanny, a yacht owned by c. Oliver Ise- lin, jr., capsized and the boy and his skipper, William Odeli. were rescued by a launch,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-20
HELD GIRL UNDER WATER.

Young Bridgeport Man Arrested-Girl
 DrOwned-He Denies Accusation.
 Bridgeport, July 1S.-Joseph Bassett, nineteen years old, of 794 State street, was arrested at Seaside park this after noon as the result of a drowning at the park, and later was released to appear before Coroner Doten tomorrow morn ing. Bassett was one of a party of four young men and women who were bathing at Seaside park when suddenly there was great excitement in the water and after an apparent struggle it was found that Lillian Bradner, fourteen years old, had been drowned. Bassett reached shore out of breath, declaring that the Bradner girl was seized with cramps and that he tried to save her but couldn't. Those on shore demanded that Bassett be arrested, saying that while foOling in the water he held Miss Bradner down too long and that before he realized it she was drowned. The other two members of the party claim the girl got beyond her depth and that it was no fault of Bassett's. Deputy Sheriff Louis Richards was near when the accident happened and promptly ar rested Bassett, who was being threaten ed by a big crowd.
 Almost at the same time that Miss Bradner met her death Joseph Loto- hisky, twenty-four years old, was drowned at the foot of Seaview avenue. He was in bathing when he was seized with cramps and sank before aid reach ed him. He body also was recovered.