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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-17
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COMMENCEMENT AT CUBA.
Weeks Exercises Have Been Conduct
ed a High Plane.

Cuba May 16.-(special)-The COM
mencement exercises of the Cuba High
school institution have been especially In
teresting to date, and Lave been largely
attended by the patrons and the citizens
of the surrounding towns.
On Sunday last the commencement SER
mon was ably rendered by the Rev. e.
l.. Crawford of Greensboro. His sermon
dwelt largely on the duties OF parents to
their children in seeing that they were
given the best educational advantages in
order that they might properly take up
their part in the great Industrial UNDER
takings of the state, and that by reason
of the high standing set by our public
men that it was necessary FOR them TO
be well grounded in all lines In order that
the boys might succeed to the positions
of their fathers and make governors like
Bibb and Jelks, and senators like Morgan
and Pettus. His remarks were given the
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Miss Elizabeth Noble Hendricks to
Wed William Walton Rainier.

Union Springs. May 16-tSpecial)-The
engagement of Miss Elizabeth Noble Hen
bricks to Mr.. William Walton Rainier, Jr,
has been announced, the marriage to take
place on Tuesday evening, June 6. at the
Baptist church. Both of the contracting
parties are quite popular and the mar
riage will be one of unusual interest.
The remains of Mr.. George Wright, who
died at the Harris Bowman sanatarium,
were sent to Columbus Ga, for burial.
His father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
W. Wright and two sister, Mrs. j. 7.
Robertson and Mrs. s. W. Weems Of
Mariana, Ark, came to attend the funeral,
and will remain for a few days visit to
Mr. and Mrs. John w, Wright Jr
A series of ball games just closed here
between the Selma Indians and our home
boys resulted in a complete victory for
the Indians. However, our boys are not
vanquished but will play the opelika team
here next Monday.
The Sunday schools will unite in a
union picnic at Guerryton, fifteen miles
from town. next Friday, going over the
Central railroad.
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FATALLY INJURED
In SALOON BRAWL
j. M. RATTERREE AT MoNTGoM-
ERY is SHOT, AND C. j. HUDGlNS
is IN JAIL CHARGED WITH THE
CRIME.

Montgomery, May 16.-(Special There
was a lively row in West End last night,
as a result of which c. J. Hudgins is in
jail for shooting and perhaps fatally
wounding J. M. Ratterree, now in the
hospital w. T. Ratterree, brother of the
wounded man, tried to kill himself, and
Henry Word, an associate of the Ratter-
rees, is in jail, along with the young fellow
who tried to kill himself. 1t Is not thought
that there is any chance for the wounded
man to recover, hence the removal of
Hudgins to the county jail
Hudgins was bartender at Cars sa-
loon in West End, and the Hatterree
boys and Word were freauenters of the
place. 1t seems that late yesterday after
noon the three went to the bar and got
into trouble with Hudgins about pint
of whisky. The row grew warm in a
moment and bottles were SHE'D across the
bar at the keep until he went for his
gun. The story further shows that he
shot several times with .3S calbre ps-
toll and that the boys who were making
the rough house" got out into the
street.
From that vantage ground they began
anew to fire missiles. including brick bats
and other things of like kind, into the
bar and made it so hot for Hudgins, the
story goes, that he ran into his room and
reloaded his revolver. Thus entrenched
he began firing and one Of the shots hit
j. NJ Ratterree in the stomach.
The ambulance was called and the in
jured man taken to st. Margaret's hos
pital. He was found to be desperately
hurt Word and the other Ratterree were
taken to the police station. Here the
latter was found to be going into a
stupor and the doctor was called. 1t de-
! veloped that he had run to a drug store
, after the shooting and secured some NOR
, phine. taking two pellets. He was sent
to the hospital but was all right this
morning and was brought back to the city
Jail to await charges of making trouble
for the saloon man.
The arrests were made and the case
handled by Officers Williamson, Russell,
Swearengen and Iaprade.
Hudgins will be given a preliminary
hearing May p. before Justice M. H.
Screws
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RAINS GENERALLY
WELL DISTRIBUTED
WEEK AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN
HIGHLY FAVORABLE FOR CROP
GROWTH, ACCORDING TO d.
RECTOR CHAFFEE.

Montgomery. May .d.-(Special)-In his
report of the crop conditions of the week
ending yesterday Section Director Chat
fee shows the following:
Moderately high temperatures, with gen.
orally ample and well distributed rains,
and nearly the average amount of sun
shine, made the week, as a whole, highly
favorable for crop growth; however, the
rainfall during the early part of the
week was sufficient to retard cultivation
and allow grass and weeds to get a start
in many fields. Cotton stands are general
ly satisfactory, with plants making good
growth; chopping is practically completed
over most of the southern half of the
state, but this work has been retarded
by rain in northern and some middle
counties where the crop is getting grassy.
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of Reunited country on the battlements
OF Santiago. as Jerry Walker OF cherokes
placed the homespun flag of an Alabama
regiment on the captured bloody field OF
Manassas.
He made a strong plea for more funds
for the public schools of Alabama His
ideas along this line are strictly in ac-
cord with the best sentiment Of the town,
and he was cheered to the echo
Tomorrow We are to have Governor
Cunningham with us. and our people are
looking for a splendid address from the
man of III :55" fame. who as acting COVER
nor Of Alabama put down the Huntsville
mob, conducted the office of governor
on high plane and altogether made him
self dear to the people of this end of the
state.
To date the exercises have been of a
high order. and reflected much credit on
the pupils and faculty Tomorrow night
will witness the close Of this term. when
the cantata, The Seven Sisters" will be
rendered.
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Reports Made.
Military Charges Made.

Montgomery May 16.-(Special)-An or
der has been issued by the adjutant gen
eral for the election of a captain of Com
pany I, Third regiment at Oxford to sue
coed Capt. d. II. Smith, whose term has
expired and who has been made temper
ary adjutant of the Third regiment by
the new commander, Col w. H. McElroy.
1t is reported today that the stan OF
the new commander of the Third will
be named within the next twenty-four
hours.
Orders have been issued also for cleo
ton in Company G, Second regiment, to
fill vacancies caused by the change of
residence of Capt. r. K. Stevens and
Lieut.. /. I. Parks.
The return of the elections are to be sent
to the office of the adjutant general as
early as possible after they are made up
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Upland corn continues to make good
growth, with second blowing still in pro-
gress. Lowland corn is still being plant
ed with some up to good stands and re-
ceiving a first blowing. Worms are doing
less damage to corn than heretofore.
Wheat Is heading slowly, and rust has
appeared in several localities. lowering the
prospective yielo. Oats continue generally
promising, though heading low and in
dicating a light yield in some places.
Gardens continue to yield well; minor
crops are making generally satisfactory
progress. with melons beginning to bear
in southern counties. Sweet potatoes have
been mostly transplanted. The outlook
continues good for a moderate fruit crop
in middle and southern counties.
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Railroads in Philippines.

Washington, May 16.-Secretary
Taft has postponed until November
next the date for the opening of bids
for the construction of railroads in the
Philippines. The prospectus setting
out the conditions to govern the bid
ding will be promulgated within a
week. The Secretary, in the mean
time, will accord a hearing to repre-
sentatives of certain interests which
desire changes in the original plans.
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judge BIanton indicted.

Huntsville, May 16.-(Special)-one OF
the notable cases on the docket of the
United States court for trial at the present
term Is that of Judge Robert l.. Blanton
OF Winston county, who has been indicted
on a charge of using the mails for fraud
ulent purposes. An indictment against
Judge Blanton was returned by the last
federal grand jury. The case has attracted
attention throughout the state owing to
the prominence of the defendant as well
as the prosecutor, Chairman Wright OF
the Winston county democratic executive
committee.
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LOSES ANOTHER FOOT.
Columbus Citizen Has Long Run Of
Bad Luck.

Columbus Ca, May Especial Jas
the climax to run of hard luck, Joseph
S. McByrde, well known citizen of Co
lumbus, lost his only foot yesterday.
McByrde was alighting from his de-
livery wagon, carrying a shotgun. He
has an artificial limb and 1t became en-
tangled in the gun, causing the discharge
of the weapon. hole about the size of
a dollar was blown through his right foot
and the doctors afterwards found ampu-
tation necessary, SO McByrde is now
minus both his feet.
Not very long ago McBrydes home
was burned. A few nights ago fire de-
stroyed his boiler works and iron works
en- Seventh street. Recently he lost a
fine horse.
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL
HELD In ADMISSION
MISSIONS is THEME OF PREliM-
MARY DISCUSSION BY BISHOP
BRATTON-J. w. c. JOHNSTON
TAKES PART IN DISCUSSIONS.

Admission, May 16.-(Special.)-A meeting
preliminary to the diocesan council of
the Episcopal church Of Alabama was
held tonight at Grace church when Bishop
Bratton OF Mississippi discussed missions
before an audience that -illed the church
to the doors. The Bishop spoke for about
thirty minutes. Following the talk by
Bishop Bratton, the KEY. e. w. Bennett
of Mobile spoke on the Woman's aux
Hilary being followed by the Rev. James
G. Glass of Admission, who spoke on the
apportionment system. This subject was
followed by discussion In which Bishop
Beckwith of Admission and the Rev. g. G..
Tucker of Mobile, the Rev. E. w. Gam
BILE of schur, the Rev ]. w. C. johnson
OF Birmingham, and the Rev. Il. e. Cobbs
took part The Woman's auxiliary branch
met here today.
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UNITED SOCIETY
Christian Endeavor. Baltimore, Md,
July $40, 1905.

On account of the above occasion the
Southern railway will sell tickets to Bal
timore at the very low rate of $23. rs for
the round trip. tickets to be sold July 2,
3 and A. good returning to leave Baltimore
not later than July IS. 1905. An extension
until August 81, may be obtained by de-
posting ticket with joint agent. and pay
ing fee of 81.
Further information and sleeping car
reservation may be obtained by calling
on j. N. Harrison, district passenger agent
Birmingham, Ala. Morris hotel building.
5-6-td
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KNIGHT HEADS THE
KNIGHTS OF PYTH|AS
officers Elected by the Grand
Lodge at Montgomery
NOVEL GAVEL PRESENTED
is Made of Myrtle Which Grew at the
Window Of jefferson Davis
Study-Preliminary Work
and Reports Heard.
NOVEL GAvEL PRESENTED

Montgomery. May 16.-(Special)-The
grand lodge of knights of Pythas this
afternoon elected the following officers:
Grand Chancellor-Thomas e. Knight,
Greensboro.
Grand Vice Chancellor-B. c. Jones'
Bessemer
Grand Keeper Records and Scale. G.
Miles, Montgomery
Grand Master of Exchequer-J. NJ Dan
nelly, Troy.
Grand Prelate-J. D. Block Mobile.
Grand Master at Arms-T. d. Sanford.
opelika,
Grand Inner Guard-Herman Beck Biz
mngham.
Grand Outer Guard-Frank w. Lull,
Wetumpka.
There was no fight save on the outer
guard, which is the entering wedge to
grand lodge honors. Lull defeated l.. X.
Benson of Geneva, his closest competitor,
by sixty-three votes
j. B. Ellis of Selma, was elected to
succeed J. M. Riggs as supreme repre-
sentative He was the only man nomi-
mated.
/ he udy WIS TAKEN up III piShiiiihdAS
work and hearing reports.
At the opening of the session of the
grand lodge this morning, one of the
most pleasant events ever known in the
history of the order in the state took
place When the meeting was about to
be opened it was discovered by Grand
Chancellor Nichols that there was no
gavel The deficiency was made known
to the ladies of the White House asso-
citation, many of whom were at work
in the Jefferson Davis room of the cap
ital and they came to the rescue. They
presented to the order in the state.
for its use and to keep, gavel made
from the wood of a myrtle tree which
grew at the window of Jefferson Davis
study. The presentation speech was to
have been made by Congressman j.
Thomas IIefln, bN as he had taken his
rank and was not eligible to the opening
session the address was made by Grand
Inner Guard T. d. Sanford of Opelika.
He paid high tribute. to the ladies' and
their work. and to the spirit of the oc-
casion. calling to loving memory the
work of Davis for the south.
Reports Made.
In his report to the grand lodge, Knights
of Pythias, Grand Chancellor Y. /. Mich
oils showed that the order mad acquired
fourteen new lodges during the YEAR re-
organized one and suspended four. He
also reported that the lodge had invest
ed $3.50 in Alabama bonds, for which
$4,000 were received
In the report of Grand Keeper of Rec
ords and Seals G. c. Miles of Montgom-
cry it was shown that the total member
ship of the order in the state is 90O0 with
net gain for the year OF 454. He has
made twenty-seven official visits. The year
has been a good one for the order and
there are good times ahead.
1t was also shown in the report of Mr..
Miles that the order gave $26460 to the
sufferers from the mine disaster at Vir-
ginia mines.
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Any trip is a pleasure to those who
travel over the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way. The best of equipment. excellent
service. quick time. beautiful scenery.
Finest dining car service. Polite atten-
tion- Convenient schedules. Every COM
fort the most exacting traveller could
WISH New York tickets permit stop-over
of 10 days at Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia: also thu famous Virginia
Hot SPRINGS. n-nrfrt-su-we-tf
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Rosen,s Appointment SIGNED.

st. Petersburg, May 16. 11:5s D. m.-Em-
peror Nicholas has signed the appoint
ment of Baron Rosen to be ambassador
of Russia to the United States.
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DALLAS TAXES ARE
TO Be INCREASED
Considerable Opposition Ex-
pected TO Come Up
CHAS. H. DAVIDSON Is DEAD
Albert Richardson Is Convicted of the
Murder Of DR.. Fortesque at De-
mopois and Is Sentenced
to Hang.
CHAS. H. DAVIDSON Is DEAD

Selma, May Especial )-There are
bright prospects for a weeping and wall
ing and crashing of teeth in a few weeks
among the tax payers of Selma and
Dallas county. The cause of it all will
be the back tax commissioner of the coun-
ty who has been busy during the past
several weeks in the matter of valuations
in this county.
That property is not given in at near
its true value in Selma and Dallas coun-
ty is not to be doubted. There has been
quite a boom in real estate in this vicin-
ity for the past two years but despite the
increased value of property the valuations
on the tax books have not increased. The
back tax commissioner has taken cogni-
zance of these facts and has made up a
list from which he will issue citations to
sundry citizens to appear and show cause
why their property should not be in
creased for assessment on the tax books.
1t Is a known fact that property thai
would bring easily $4,000 is assessed from
1920 to $500 and it is known that COUNT =
property that is assessed at So an acre can
be sold for not less than 49, These in
consistences have led to the action OF
the tax commissioner and the vail that
usually goes up is expected soon.
Former Selmian Dead.
News reached the city this orning OF
the death of Charles IL. Davidson OF this
city at Clifton Springs, n. Y, where IT
is supposed he was on a visit to his wife,
who had gone to that resort for her
health No particulars of his death nave
been learned except that the remains Will
be carried to Cincinnati for interment
Mr. Davidson was a son OF Mrs. cara
Davidson of this city and a brother OF
r. j. and r. l.. Davidson. lie was a
prominent society young man during ms
Younger days spent in this city and was
prominent in military and social circles,
lie is survived by his wife. mother, broth
ers and sisters and his death is learned
in Selma with sorrow.
Murderer Sentenced to Die.
Albert Richardson, one of the three ne
groes charged with the murder of Dr.
Fortescue at Demopolis' few months
ago, was adjudged guilty by the circuit
court of Marengo county yesterday ana
sentenced to hang on June 23. Two other
negroes implicated In the murder Will pc
tried this week. The killing of Or. Fort
escue shocked this section to no small eX-
tent. He had gone out for walk along
the railroad track when he was Killed
and robbed Blood hounds from Selma
were sent to the scene and aided in locat-
ing the murderers.
Local and Personal.
Mavor V. b. Atkins left yesterday after
noon for Jacksonville. Fla, called by
a telegram announcing the serious III
nass of his sister Mayor Atkins friends
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Mrs. Fernando Pingst, Miss O'Cal-
laghan and Miss Anne O'Callaghan be
1t said. 1t was their fingers that
wrought the wonder of Transforming a
bleak hall into a drawing-room-for
such in truth it was, with its wealth
OF rugs. divans, graceful palms and its
wilderness of greenery. Blossoms there
were, too-loads of violets and daffo-
dis, beautiful in their springtime
freshness.
During the reception hours stringed
orchestra gave forth sweet melody
from behind a tangle of palms. Mrs.
Reginald Brooke, whose parents were
among the California pathfinders, gave
several songs in charming manner-a
manner all her own.
Mrs Harry Sherwood's lutte solo,
with violin obligato by Warner Sher-
wood. was also a fetching number.
The reception committee was COM
posed Of the following ladies: Mrs.
John Burnett. Mrs. T. w. Holiday.
Mrs. Louis Aldrich, Mrs S. S. weth-
cred, Mrs. ]. c. Tucker, Mrs. Eleanor
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

dered in-the lads among them-beiug
pressed into service to assist in dis
pensing ye olde time hospitality.
1t was good to see! And may the
same good time be with us next year,
and the same good people! Here's to
the Pioneer Women, may their mem
ories never fade
The Sequoia Club will hold merry
session tomorrow evening at the Pal
ace, entertaining Signorina Tetrazzini
as guest of honor. Receiving will be
Mrs. John McNaught, Mrs. Russell
Cool, Mrs. Mark Gerstle, Mrs. Fer
nando Pfingst, Mrs. Adolphus Graup-
ner, Mrs. Reginald Knight Smith, Mrs.
Frank Powers, Mrs. Linda Bryan, Mrs
Henry st. Goar, Mrs. ]. K. Hoagg,
Mrs. Courtenay Bennett, Miss Grace
LIeweIlyn Jones, Miss Frances Jolliffe
Crowds of interesting people will
meet the songbird.
Miss Rachel Hovey entertained eight
guests at a pretty luncheon in the
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Martin, Mrs. Frank Sullivan, Mrs.
Brayton, Mrs< George McNear. Miss
O'Callaghan, Mrs. Leonard Chenery,
Mrs. Fernando Pflngst, Mrs. c. Denar-
vaud, Mrs. E. B. Holiday, Mrs John
Gallwey, Mrs. Elisha Cook, Mrs. Henry
L.. Dodge, Miss Mollie Phelan. Mrs.
Jerome Madden, Mrs. sJ. T. Bucknall,
Mrs. William T. Wallace, Mrs. L. Van
Orden, Mrs. Lowrey, Mrs. Peter Tiff
fany, Mrs. ]. M. Goewey. Mrs Jane L.
Mantel Mrs. James L. Masten, Mrs.
Henry s. Wetherbee, Mrs. Herbert Fol-
ger, Mrs. ]. H. Jewett, Mrs. Christian
Refs and Mrs. ]. j. Brice.
AS for gowning, these women were
il. smart array-many of whom. by
the way, have seen the city grow from
its swaddling clothes.
Prominent among the guests were
the officers of the Protet-the dear
Protet with Commander Adigard
quite the hero Of the hour.
Delicious refreshments were served
from to Z o'clock in the erstwhile
Palm Garden, the pioneers who wan
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05
PIONEER WOMEN
RECEIVE HOST
OF FRIENDS
By SALLY SHARP.

RedoIent with memories OF ''the days
of gold, the days of old, the days of
'4s." Pioneer Hall has seldom been so
gay as yesterday, for it was the an
nual foregathering of the Auxiliary Of
Pioneer women-they who helped blaze
the way to the oceans edge, even for
thee and me. Yesterday did the grand
danes Of our Western city gather to-
gether to exchange greetings among
themselves and their friends-and OF
the latter there were legions.
Pioneer Hall was never so fair in its
garland Of green and to the honor OF
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-05

Palm Garden yesterday. The affair,
In honor of Mrs. Willis Walker of
Minneapolis, was in every way delight
full and the table most charming with
an abundance of daffodils and pussy
willow. Those asked to meet Mrs.
Walker were: Mrs. Charles K. Harley,
Mrs. Herman Meyer, Mrs. Charles Suy-
dam, Mrs. E. R. Gibson, Mrs. Wight
man Of Washington, d. c.. Mrs. Rich
ard Hovey.
Mrs. Francis M. Wright entertained
several members of the Forum Club
recently at charming euchre party at
her home on Pine street. Prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Henry Payot, Mrs.
Thomas Kirkpatrick. Mrs. F. 8. Brit
tain, Mrs. A. p. Van Duser, Mrs. ]. c.
Flood, Mrs. Clyde Payne. Among the
guests were Mrs. Marshall Hale, Mrs.
A. W. Scott Mrs. Joseph Martin, Mrs.
A. J. Raisch, Mrs. e. G. Denniston,
Mrs. ]. H. Hendy. Mrs. s. E. Knowles.
Mrs. Winslow Anderson, Mrs. c. J.
Wetmore, Mrs. G. L. Curtiss, Mrs. F.