davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
NEW CATALOGUE OUT.
Good Showing Is Made BY Alabama
Polytechnic Institute.


Auburn, May 24-(special)--Tn cata-
logue of the Alabama Polytechnic insti
tute for the session 19O4-19o5 is just out,
and from 1t the following facts of inter-
est to the public are cleaned
The total enrolment for the year Is
515 which is considerably the largest in
the history of the college. Eleven states
and two foreign countries, Nicaragua and
British Honduras, and fifty-nine counties
in the state of Alabama are represented.
Among the largest representations are.
Jefferson SO, Montgomery 20, Calhoun 49,
Talladega A. Chambers ID. Escambia TO-
The denominations are in part: Methodists
210, Baptists 1853, Presbyterians 50, Episeo-
palians 40. The number of post-graduates
is 10, seniors &c. juniors 80. Laboratory
instruction is given in IA well equipped
laboratories. There are 20 full professors.
instruction is given in seven regular
courses, and four special courses are Of
fered. A fuller development and equipment
has been made in the mining engineering
department. The department of hortieul-
ture has likewise been enlarged and ex-
banded, the professor of horticulture be-
ing now the state hortieulturist of Ala
bama. The cut of the library shows an
attractive room, while that of the new
power house indicates increased facilities
for laboratory instruction in the electrical
and mechanical department. Considerable
aid ton has been made to the depart.
rtnt of botany. The total number of
volumes in the library Is over 1900.
Nv elve scholarships averaging $50 each
have been established by the Alumni So
cNty. The Illustrations make a good ex-
h'bit of the scientific department of the
college.
Ir. G. A. Cary. professor of veterinary
science in the college. is in Washington
attending the meeting of the Southern
Industrial parliament. He went in re-
Spouse to a cordial invitation from the
assistant secretary of agriculture to at
tarG and deliver an address.
Iiof. B. II. Crenshaw, formerly asso-
cufe professor of mathematics In the col
L &c who has been In New Mexico the
last two years for his health, returned
with his family to Auburn Sunday, and is
said to be as well as he ever was.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
ALL PEACEFUL IN
NORTHERN PACIFIC
All Old Difficulties Between Hill and
Hartman Are Settled and
Harmony Prevails.

New York, May 24.-Announcement was
made from an official source today that
final settlement of all the difficulties
growing out of the old corner in Northern
Pacific Railroad company stock had been
reached, and that henceforth there would
be harmony between the Hill and Harri-
man forces.
1t is said that the details of the har-
mony agreement were worked out at a
conference held between the representa-
tives of the various interests involved, and
also some of the principals. including e.
II. Hartman were present. The deal Is
said to be in the form of a Joint agree
ment between the Union Pacific AMI
Northern Pacific railroad companies Tor
the construction of a connecting railroad
between the Union and Northern Pacin.
roads in the clear water district to be
operated jointly by the two companies
There was a pronounced advance in the
Northern Securities group of stocks to-
day, as well as a recovery in the Union
Pacific and other Hartman stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
MEXICAN WAR VETERANS.
Attendance From Outside Texas Is
Very Representative.

Dallas, Tex. May 24.-The thirty.
second annual reunion of the National
Association of Veterans of the Next
/ can War was held here today. While
the attendance from outside the state
was limited, it was regarded as very
representative.
Washington, d. c., was chosen as
the next place of meeting, and the
time was set for May 8 and 8, 1906.
Opening the session of the morning
Louis F. Beeler of Baltimore, who sue
ceeds as president James G. Carlton
o. Philadelphia, who died February 3,
paid a touching tribute to the work
and memory of the dead leader, and
the resolutions express the deep love
of the association for the man and
patriot.
At the morning session there was
a large enrolment of members of the
association, and liberal collection
was taken for current expenses.
< Election of officers resulted in re-
tanning all of the old board by unani-
nous vote. The officers are Louis F.
Beeler of Baltimore, president; Rob
ert L. Pruyn, Baton Rouge, La; Fran
cij ]. Keiffer, Philadelphia, vice presi-
dents; Mrs Moore Murdoch, Dallas.
secretary-treasurer.
The afternoon was given to social
entertainments. A reception to the
veterans and their friends at the Elks'
club was he'd, and tonight a grand ball
was given in which the veterans took
part In the grand march.
1he entertainment features were in
charge of the Federated Woman's Club
of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
WILL APPEAL CASE.
Department Learns of Latest ACTION
In Asphalt Matter.

Washington, May 24.-Acting Secretary
LOOMS has received cablegram from
Mr.. Hutchinson. the American charge at
Caracas, in answer to a dispatch sent
by him yesterday inquiring into the de-
cision of the courts there in the asphalt
case.
The reply simply confirms the press re-
ports that the court at the instance of
the government had decided the Hamil-
ton concession under which the New
York and Bermudez company originally
held title to La Felicidad asphalt lake
to have been forfeited by reason of nom
fulfillment of the terms of the conces-
sion, and had ordered the appointment
of experts to appraise damages sustain
ed by the government through the COM
pany's failure to meet its obligations.
Press advices subsequent to this decision
announce the companys appeal to the
highest tribunal in Venezuela.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
---s-------'sF--7--77
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
C. w. Ashcraft Is to Wed Miss Sadie
Ellis Of OrrviIle.

Sheffield. May 24-(Special.)-r en-
gagement of Syrus W. Ashcraft presi-
dent of the Ashcraft cotton mills, and
Miss Sadie Ellis of Orrville has been
announced by ex-State Senator and Mrs.
b F. Ellis. Mr.. Ashcraft is well known
throughout the state, having been for
several years a member of the state
press He was a colonel on the staff of
the late Governor Sanford. and at one
time a professor in the Alabama State
Normal college at Florence.
Miss Ellis is quite prominent, Is a
graduate Of Judson institute and was
president of its Alumnae association. She
also spent some time abroad. She Is a
woman of superior attachments. The
wedding will occur on the 2Sth of June
ut Orryille. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington. May 2L-(special. Post
masters apopinted choetaw Bluff, Clark
county, Annie Fleming; Ripley. Limestone
county. Robert j. Hamilton; Jackets,
Marshall county, Myrtle Hughes; Van
kirk, Baldwin county, Charles A. Mar
shall.
Rural carriers appointed: Chronicle,
route /, Lincoln Reeves carrier. William
Il. Reeves substitute hamilton, route l.
Allen @. Arnold carrier, Robert X. CASH
ion substitute
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Farmers Meetings Begin.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 24.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Southeastern Farmers
convention met here this morning at
II o'clock for three days session.
there are about a thousand visitors
in the CITY, and many more are ex-
pected tonight and tomorrow. The
convention was opened with an adj
dress of welcome by Mayor Chambliss,
response by DR.. Mellen of Knoxville
and an address by President w. Get
tvs of Athens, Tenn. Many are in at
tendance at the meeting from points
in northern Alabama and Georgia. An
interesting meeting is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
PERSONAL.

P. S. Haley of Auburn is at the Morris.
Will Finch of Nashville is in the city.
w. G. Greer of Montgomery, is in the
city.
DR.. E. A. Harris of Coal city is in
the city.
]. f. Wood of St. Louis. is stopping at
the Norris.
s. E. Jordan of Gadsden, is stopping at
the Norris
Ben Watts of Rome, Ga, is stopping at
the Morris.
]. H. Cross and ]. W. Cross of Gads-
den, are registered at the Morris.
Gen. and Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes and
E. K. Campbell are at Chalfonte, Atlantic
City. n. ].
r. w. Collins. Jr., Of GALLON, stopped
in the city last night en- route to New
York.
John Foote, travelling representative of
the A. X. Hawke company of Atlanta, is
visiting friends and relatives at 1916 Fifth
avenue.
The Rev DIR. w b. Crumpton of Mont
gomery corresponding secretary of the
mission board of the Baptist state con-
vention and chairman of the board of
trustees of the anti-saloon league of Ala
bama, is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Canton State Bank Closes.

Canton Ohio, May A.-The Canton
State bank, with Individual deposits of
more than 100000 closed its doors today.
The directors state that the bank will not
be able to resume business. The failure
was brought about by private loans to
w. r. Davis, vice president of the bank.
by the cashier G. Il. Bachtell. without
the consent OF the other directors Ac-
cording to the statement made by the
COUNCIL of the directors. more than sl00.-
900 was given to Davis without adequate
security being furnished TO the bank.
Davis has decided to the bank property
valued at 100000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
vIcToRIA's BIRTHDAY OBSERVED
Exercises Are Conducted at All the
Schools in the Empire.

London, May 2i-Empire Day, the an
niversary of the birth of the late Queen
Victoria, May "a, 1919, was more widely
observed this year in London and the
provinces than heretofore Flags were
displayed everywhere and there were spe-
cial commemorative exercises in the
schools. The main feature was a big
review of troops at Aldershot by the King
while the leading event in London, was
the unwilling in st. Pauls cathedral by
the Prince of Wales of the sculptured
memorial designed and executed by Prln-
cess Louise duchess of Argyll ITO the
1000 brave sons of Britain over the seas.
who laid down their lives for the mother
country in the South African war"
kilograms from South Africa Australia
and the other colonies generally, indicate
a widespread observance of the holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Prominent Columbus Man Dies.

Columbus, Ca. May 2d.-(Special.)-
Thomas Gilbert, aged u years, one Of
Columbus most prominent citizens, died
of heart failure early this morning. He
had been indisposed for several weeks
as the result of la grippe For a good
many years, and until Its consolidation
with the Columbus Enquirer some thirty
years ago, Mr. Gilbert was publisher of
the Columbus Daily Sun. The paper was
so ardently southern in its editorials that
when General Wilson's army captured
Columbus In 1865, the Yankee general had
the office of the newspaper destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
TO THE EAST VIA CHAR
LESION, s. G. AND
CLYDE s, s. GO.

The Clyde Line offers the
travelling public going to New
York and points in the East
the service of its fine fact of
steamers from Charleston,
8. c., sailing thence four
days in the week. Newest,
fastest and best equipped
vessels plying coastwise.
Round trip tickets Birming
ham to New York on sale
June LIST. Average time 48
hours between Charleston
and New York.
Apply 33l First National
Bank Building for schedules,
rates and reservation. Both
Phones Ills.
e. b. EVANS
Commercial Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
ROEBLING MESSAGE
TURNS OUT FOCERY
! Dung Mans Whereabouts Now as
Great Mystery as
Ever.

Asheville. N. c., May PA telegram
tonight from W. A. Roebling at Tren-
ton, n. J., states that a message pur-
porting to be from the missing Slegfried
Roebling, dated New York was a forg-
cry. The missing boys parents will not
be notified till morning, owing to loss of
sleep caused by events of the last few
days.
Inquiries at Hendeisonville N. c.. to-
day confirm the special to the Citizen
last night stating that youth answering
to the description of the missing school
boy had registered there at the Imperial
hotel Monday morning under the name
of J. N Roebllng Brooklyn, n. Y. After
his departure Monday evening on a south
bound train. all traces of him were lost.
The local police authorities say they will
follow up the Hendersonville clue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Bio Automobile Explodes.

New York, May PA large touring car
belonging to Mrs. Howard Gould exploded
this afternoon In front of garage at
Thirty-third street and Fifth avenue
through the carelessness of a street
sweeper who threw a lighted match UNI
derneath the machine. where there was
a quantity of gasoline which had leaked
from the tank. The explosion could be
heard for blocks and caused excitement
among the guests of the Waldorf-Astoria.
The automobile was wrecked, the damage
being estimated at 5000. The machine
was unoccupied.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
FOUR PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Two Yoke of Oxen Are Killed BY
Lightning.

Meridian. Miss. May 2i.-(Special)-
There was a general city jail delivery
last night, assisted from without. at which
four prisoners confined on minor charges
escaped.
At Eratto, this county during thun-
der storm this morning, the lightning
struck tree under which two yoke of
oxen were standing in front of the house
o. II. l.. Sanders killing all four animals
and severely shocking the inmates of the
house
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Sullivan Timber Company Fails.

Mobile. May 24-Capt. J. w. Black,
president of the Sullivan Timber COM
pany, one Of the largest exporting firms
in Lumber and timber in the south, APP
piled in the chancery court this afternoon
for the appointment Of a receiver. The
company is capitalized at 100000, and has
been doing an enormous business. News
of the presidents action will create. a
sensation in the lumber and timber cir
cIes throughout the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
conger Arrives June 1,

Mexico City, May 24.-William Ii.
Conger, the newly appointed ambassa-
dor TO Mexico, will arrive here June
l. In the meantime the embassy will
be in charge of w. II. Heink, second
secretary. Ambassador Clayton leaves
for Washington Friday to submit his
final report.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
VaIhaIla Is Sighted d.

New York, Hay 2i-The steamer Minne-
haha reported tonight, through the
steamer Teutonic and the Marconi sta
ton at Sagaponack, that at $40 D. m. on
May %, She sighted the Valhalla in lati-
tude 40 north. longitude SO west. in a mod
crate breeze. At midnight she sighted
the Fleur de Lis and Atlantic thirty
seven miles ahead of the Valnalla with
the Fleur de Lis in the lead
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Can't. j. E. Webb Resigns.

Montgomery, Nav 4.-tspecial)--
J. e. Webb of Birmingham. for many
years a trustee of the State university
has resigned from the board the netice
of such action reaching the governor to-
day. Captain Webb has been one of the
staunchest friends of and workers for
the university Ii has ever had. lie has
been In i'll health for some time, which
no doubt accounts for his retirement
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Crisis In silk Industry.

Paris, May PA serious crisis in the
silk industry was brought to the attention
of the Chamber of Deputies today by
the debate on the bill increasing the duty
on silks of European origin from 10 cents
TO $l.50, and placing a duty Of 81 so per
kilo on Japanese and Chinese raw silks,
heretofore admitted free.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Make Crusade Against DueIing.

Hanover, Prussia, May 24-Prince Won
Loewenstein, president of the anti duel
ling league said at meeting here today
of the northwestern branch of the organi-
zatlon that the movement to suppress
duelllng was making rapid progress. The
Prussan war ministry, he added, had
been won over, and now expressly per-
mitted retired officers to join the league.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Oklahoma Bank Fails.

Oklahoma City, Okla, May 24-The
First National bank oil Lexington,
Okla, failed TO open it's doors today.
that he found there was insufficient
cash on hand for his needs and he
concluded to close the bank temper
arily. He Is confident that the bank
will be closed only few days. The
failure is due to inability to realize on
collateral.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Marriage is AnuIIed.

Rome, May 24-Pope Plus y has ap-
proved the decision of the congregation
of the propaganda to annull the marriage
Of Marie Jennings Reid of New Orleans
and Washington, d. c., (who Is now
Princess Rospiglosso). to Col. +. II. Park
hurst of Bangor, Maine. The decision of
the Pope will not permit the Prince and
Princess Rospiglosso to contract a re1i-
gious marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Princess Declared Sane.

Paris, May 24-The doctors who were
appointed a court to examine into the
condition of Princess Louise of
SAKE Colburg, have handed In their re-
port, the conclusions of which are clearly
favorable to the Princess. This is the
second time that the Princess has been
examined by the physicians appointed by
the French tribunals and declared sane.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
worthInqton Goes to Wabash.

San Francisco, May 24-The Bulletin
says: 1t is generally conceded that b. A.
Worthlngton will not come to this city
as the general manager of the Western
Pacific. but that he is going to Pittsburg
as the general manager of the Wabash at
a salary Of $4,000 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25

Hutchinson, Kan, May 24-santa Fe
passenger train No 55s. northbound. on
the Hutchinson branch, collided with
number of freight cars here this after
noon, on account of an open switch. Mail
Clerk c. d. Wolff of Kansas City, was
killed; Engineer John Snyder and FIRE
man A. c. Vaughan. who jumped. received
probably fatal injuries. Five others were
a1fVhtIV hurt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
charned With HIPS Murder.

Jim Walker, Jr.. (col.) was brought
from Selma last night and lodged in
the county Jail He is supposed to be
implicated In the murder of Merchant
Hill. who was killed at Smythe about
six weeks ago. The negro was brought
to Birmingham by Deputy Sheriff Curl.
Charged With Murder.
Robt. Robinson (col) was lodged in
county Jail late last night on charge
of murder The arrest was made by
Deputy Sheriff Morgan Kerr near
Brookside.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Killed BY Falling Tree.

Huntsville, May 4-tspecial.)-Hill
Curry of this city was killed by falling
tree in Lees Cove Saturday while hunt
ing. His head was crushed and he died
Immediately. His relatives are unknown
ind the young mans body was buried near
the scene Of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
VIII Move Vote of censure.

London, May 24.--The liberal vote
of censure on the Balfour ministry for
its statments on the subject of the
colonial conference will be moved by
Sir Edward Grey. The resolution will
be drawn in moderate terms and will
express the regret of the opposition
at the conflicting statements made by
the ministers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Spend Money in Vera Cruz.

Mexico City, May 24.-Contracts
have been awarded to local engineer
ing companies for Improvement in the
city of Vera Cruz, to cost $3,0OO,0O0.
" ork will begin in October and con-
tinue two years, when 1t Is believed
vera Cruz will be made as healthy as
Havana. The new waterworks and
sewer improvements at Cordoba will
cost $1,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
STAGE Is Held Up.

San Diego, Cal. May 24.-The Ensenada
San Quentin stage has been held up not
far from Ensenada, In lower California,
the driver was shot and 800 government
funds in transit stolen. A posse has start
ed In pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Mexican Bankers Meet.

Mexico City, May 24.-The conven-
ton of bankers representing twenty
seven state banks is in session here
discussing matters pertaining to bank
in. and improvement of facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25
Accounted For,

From the Columbus Dispatch.
Life is getting to be an awful burden"
sak the man with the crimson beak
mo wonder" rejoined his good wife.
you are nearly always loaded"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-25

vulcan" the man who painted him II
located at 20 N. 10Th 81 hermitage. Of
course.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-31
Guard Beef
Trust Witnesses

& . 4 (
Fifteen secret service men
have been brought to Chicago to
guard the witnesses who will
appear and testify before the
special grand jury which has be-
gun the investigation Of the
transactions of the so-called beef
trust. So great is the desire of
the federal officials to maintain
a strict secrecy in the investiga-
tion that every witness who
testiies before the inquisitorial
body will be closely guarded by
one Of the secret service men to
prevent his being approached by
newspaper men or agents Of the
packers, NJ .f 4. II "A .j
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-31
REAEEo AS HE soWED.
The Crop That Was Raised by Meis.
sonier's Clever Gardener.

The Crop That Was Raised by Mefs.
sonier's Clever Gardener.
Meissonier, like many other celebri-
ties, had q passon for gard ning. His
| gardener, an accomplished botanist,
knew to perfection the seeds Of every
plant, and his master had often tried
In vain to throw him Off his guard.
This time have him, the artist re-
marked to a party Of friends at the
dinner table. And he showed them
packet containing the dried roe Of a
herring. He then sent for the garden
er.
do you know this seed7" Meissonier
inquired. s5 Y q
The gardener carefully scrutinized
the grains.
"Why not?" he said at last. .sThey
are the seeds Of the 'Polpus fnsamus,'
a very rare tropical plant. /"
"How long will they be coming up ~
Meissonier asked, with q chuckle Of sup
pressed emulation. d
about fortnight" was the reply.
Two weeks later the guests were
again assembled at Meissonier's table
and after dinner the gardener was an
nounced.
IN. Meissonier," the man said, "the
seed has just come up"
"Ah, you surprise me?' the artist ex-
claimed as he rose and led the way
into the garden to examine the botan-
ical phenomenon.
The gardener lifted glass shade and
disclosed TO view q small he'd with
three rows Of picked behring's heads
peeping out Of the earth. Everybody
laughed. Meissonier dismissed the
gardener on the spot, but took him on
again next day..