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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
BRITAIN ALTERS
NAVAL STRATEGY
BRITISH SQUADRON MAY BE SENT
TO CRoNsTADT THIS SUMMER.
ANGLO-RUSSlAN .ENTENIE rs
LOOKED UPON WITH FAVOR.

st. Petersburg. May 2o-Fhe papers
this morning are full of comment regard
ing the proposed visit of British squad
ron to Cronstadt this summer, most OF
them considering 1t a further overture
for an Anglo-Russian entente, though It
is also regarded as another step in Great
Britains altered naval strategy which
looks upon the Baltic and the North seas
as the most probable naval battle grounds
OF the future.
The twentieth Century regards the
prospects of an entente with approval
declaring that it would make for the
worlds peace by neutrazng the am
bilious diplomacy to Germany, facilitate
in the solution of the Baltic question
and give Russia time 10 recuperate with
out fear of foreign aggression.
In this connection rumors of meeting
between Emperor William and Emperor
Nicholas are received with interest. This
Is believed to be move on the part or
the German Emperor to prevent a con-
summation of Great Britain's policy BY
bringing his personal influence to bear
upor Emperor Nicholas
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.BAPTISTS MAY BE
DRAWN INTO UNION
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MIS-
SION SOCIETY IN SESSION AT
DAYTON DISCUSSES PLANS OF
COOPERATION OF BRANCHES.

Dayton, Ohio, May ao,-Defnite steps to
bring about union OF the Baptlsts ana
Free Baptists were taken by the Ameri-
can Baptist Home Mission society in ses-
sion here today. The committee appoint
ed last year to consider plan Tor cor
uoration and possible union, reported that
after conferences Joint committee agreed
that since the two denominations are
closely related and the original cause OF
separation had disappeared, the commit
tee should recommend a free interchange
Of members and ministers and the exten-
sion OF a cordial invitation to the Free
Baptlsts to cooperate in evangehstic, ed
ucational. missionary and all other de-
noninational work in the hope that
complete organic union OF these bodies
might be contaminated in due time. This
recommendation was unanimously adopt
ed by the Home Mission society. which
declared its readiness to cooperate in It's
work with the Free Baptists wherever It
can legally be done. The Home Mission
society in view OF the vote to raise sl75,-
ooo tn helm rebuild the wrecked and burned
churches in California will begin vlg
orous campaign throughout the north and
northwest.
The reports show the greatest year in
It's history. with receipts over $4,000.
Two missionaries from Cuba and Porto
Rico report good progress in the islands
where in the past fve years over nifty
churches have been Established. with
more than 5000 members. The annual ser
mon was preached by DR. w. c. Biting
of St. Louis. Nine evangelistcal meetings
were held this evening In different parts
of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
WELLMAN PREPARES
FOR ARCTIC TRIP
HlS DlRlGlBLE BALLOON is NOW
BEING PREPARED AT PARls-HE
WILL START FROM PARIS ON
JUNE 25.

q a. H |.I-
Paris, May 20. N.-,rhe early departure OF
Walter Wellman. the American explorer.
and his party for Spitzbergen in accord
ance with his plan to endeavor to reach
the North Pole by means of a dirigible
balloon is attracting widespread atten-
tfon. This attention has been increased by
Nelmans announcement that he intends
to establish basis at Danes island and
begin his ascent on the island where An
dres inflated his balloon. The first sec
tion of this party under Major Herzy will
leave Paris in a few days. rendezvousing
ar Tromsoe until June /, then proceed
ing on the Arctic steamer Frtzhiof to
Spitzbergen where Major Herzy will di-
rect the construction OF headquarters.
The balloon shed Will he the largest ever
constructed owing to the enormous di-
mensions of Mr.. Wellmans diriRible ma
chine. Major Herzys advance party will
consist of Alexander Liewantala, chemist
and engineer; DR.. w n. Fowler of In
diana. surgeon Felix Rosenberg. assis-
tant navigator, and r. II. Buzzacott, COM
Inissary
Mr.. Welman will follow June % with
lilc DdlioOH anu iitt TFilHltlhft VI tut
party, consisting of Maxwell Smith. wire
less telegraph expert, who will establish
a wireless station at Spitzbergen. The
balloon Is rapidly nearing completion, and
Mr.. Wellman and Constructor Goddard
will soon invite engineers TO inspect the
motors and mechanical parts of the ma-
chine. 1t will be impossible to initiate 1t
here Major Herzy is making daily bal
loon ascenslons and has had several dan
gerous experiences. his balloon once fall
ing In the top of a tree from which 1t
was dislodged with difficulty. Professor
Jannsen, director of the Meudon observa-
tory. after having examined into Mr. Well
mans plans, said:
1T is a practical project and you have
n good chance to succeed.
Andre visited Jsnnsen before his Ill
fsted trip. and Jannsen is said to have
warned him, that II was not exploration
he was undertaking but suicide.
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PRINCESS ENA.
viii Depart From England on Next
Thursday.

London, May 0.-The arrangements have
been concluded for the farewell OF Prn-
cess Ena of Battenberg to her native land.
She will start for Spain on Thursday.
King Edward will give a family dinner at
Buckingham palace Wednesday evening,
and as Queen Alexandra and Princess Vic
toria will return to London tomorrow from
a cruise, the family gathering will be
complete. A special turbine steamer is
prepared to take the bride-elect and a
large suite from Dover to Calais, from
which place they will proceed by train.
The Prince and Princess of Wales who
will represent the King at the wedding,
will start for Madrid next Saturday. The
wedding presents have been on view for
the last few days at Kensington palace.
King Edwards gift Is a magnificent
state dessert and coffee service of the
finest English porcelain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
A Triple Tragedy.

Mayfeld, KY. May 20-A triple trag-
edy, the details of which will probably
always remain a mystery, occurred to-
night at Linnvllle, this county. A visitor
to the warehouse owned by Mark Will
son, prominent merchant. found the
proprietor his brother, West Wilson, and
Arthur West lying on the floor shot to
death. Revolvers were found beside the
bodies of Arthur West and West Wilson.
The supposition is that West Wilson and
Arthur West engaged in shooting af-
fray, killing each other, and that one Of
the bullets struck Mark Wilson.
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Washington. May 2o.--The fourth ami
versary of Cuban independence was cele-
brated at banquet today given by min
lister Quesada al the Cuban legation. The
guests included Secretary Root Secretary
Foraker. Admiral Sehley and the diple-
matte representatives of the various re-
puhllcs. Some interesting declarations of
sentiment were made, not only concern
ing Cuba, but also regarding the rela-
tions of all the American republics Min
lister Quesada in a brief speech told Of
the services rendered by the United States
to Cuba and the latter's recognition Of
what this government had done for the
island and its people. He spoke especially
of the friendship of President Roosevelt
and Secretary Root.
In responding. Secretary Root described
his visit to Cuba four Years ago when ar
ranging for the sovereignty from the mil
itarv authority of the United States to the
new republic He recalled what had been
said as to the intentions of the United
states and declared that there never hau
been a time when the conscience OF the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
OFFICERS ASSAULTED.
Fans Prevent Arrest OF Baseball Play
ers at Shelby.

Shelby Ohio May 20.--When Constable
Buck and his deputy, Will Harris walked
out on the diamond here today. armed
with warrants issued on behalf OF the
Law and Order league, to arrest the play
ers of the Mansfield and Sharon baseball
teams of the Ohio-Pennsylvania league.
1000 spectators swarned out upon the field
and surrounded the officers. who were
beaten and cuffed and jeered by the ex-
cited crowd. The officers escaped under
police protection.
Justice Gattey, who issued the warrants.
was sitting in a buggy in the grounds
and the vehicle was surrounded and the
wheels removed by the crowd, which,
however. offered no violence to the justice
The ball players had been previously
fined by Mayor Skiles an aggregate of 800
for violating the Sunday law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
New Hungarian Crisis.

Vienna, May '20.-A new Hungarian
crisis is imminent owing to the refusal
of Emperor Francis Joseph to approve
autonomous Hungarian tariff. The Aus
trian premier holds that an independent
tariff is incompatible with the common
Austro- Hungarian customs area. DR..
Wekerle, the Hungarian premier, has been
to Vienna twice In audience with his
majesty. but the crown and the council
of ministers have decided against the
Hungarian demands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Southern Saenqerfest.

Chattanooga. Tenn. May 2o-Between
two hundred and three hundred delegates
TO the Southern Saengerfest, which opens
i'm this city tomorrow have already ar
rived. Tonight an informal reception was
given to the visitors In the home OF the
Turn Verein. Tomorrow night the sing
ers will give a concert The business
session will be held on Tuesday, with a
concert Tuesday night. at which Mime.
Lillian Nordica will be the principal at
traction
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
EVERY PULPIT FILLED.
Visiting Presbyterians Preach to Peo-
Pile Of Des MoInes.

Des Mones. May 20.-Every pulpit of
the Evangelical church in Des Moines
today was occupied by some one OF the
hundreds of the Presbyterian clergymen,
who are in the city in attendance upon
the sessions of the Presbyterian assem-
bly,.
One OF the early and most important
matters to be considered by the assembly
will be the report on missionary societies.
There Is every reason now to believe that
the assembly will take steps and direct
the formation of a Presbytery brother
hood, devoted to the purpose of bringing
men everywhere more actively into church
work, especially the work Of evangelical
tion. There is an Overwhelming senti-
ment for such action among committees
of attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
OF CUBA CELEBRATED

American people was not fully resolved
wien the pledge of Independence should
be carried out. He recalled the doubts
which once were heard whether the Cuban
republic would last more than few
months and expressed the satisfaction of
the Americans at the success of the Gu
ban government and the progress and
prosperity of the Cuban people.
Secretary Root also discussed the COM
ing Pan-American conference at Rio de
Jsneiro. and his prospective visit TO South
America. Primarily he said 1t was to en-
able him to get better acquainted with
those countries. and he hoped that 1t
would result in a better understanding
with the United States and the United
States of them. Secretary Root said the
United States had no desire for one inch
of territory Of them and the example of
the policy carried out toward Cuba, ne
said. should be taken as evidence of this
governments dsinterested policy I'm de-
string TO promote better relations with
all the Iatin-American countries and 10
help them in their progress. The remarks
OF Secretary Root were received with en-
thUsiasm.
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Washington. May 20-(SpeeiaD.-rhe
president considers that he knows a good
deal more about building the Panama ca
nal than the majority of the board of
consulting engineers and the majority Of
the Senate canal committee. When the
president can not get legislation to suit
him he prefers no legislation in order that
he can pursue any course ne pleases.
On quite a few notable occasions he
has actually gone contrary to the ex-
press purposes of congressional legisla-
ton. The report is, therefore fully
credited that It is the intention of the
nres,dent to have a lock canal. Con-
gress. to the contrary. notwithstanding
1t is understood that a decision mas
been practically reached between the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
PRESIDENT DETERMINED
ON LOCK CANAL PLAN

president and his friends in the Senate
to allow the whole question of type fof
the canal to go over to the next session.
In the meantime the snndry civil bill will
carry twenty-five millions or so for canal
expenses. This amount is to be used
to make the dirt fly In Panama this sum-
mer
The work will be done according to loci;
plans, and by the time congress meets In
December. 1t is hoped that 1t will be inn
practicable from an economical. If not an
engineering, standpoint to follow the
recommendations for a sea level canal.
The president is evidently greatly dis
pleased over the decision of the canal
committee In turning down his recon-
mendations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
TO CELEBRATE OCCASION.
Charlotte viii Devote Week to
Anniversary. ..ss>.-...--'s

Charlotte. n. &C., May 2O.-Beginning
Monday and continuing till THURSDAY
night the city of Charlotte and people
from all sections of this. and other states
will Join in an extensive celebration OF
the signing of tine Mecldenberg declaration
of Independence. a document said TO nave
been promulgated here on May 20 l''o'
nearly a year in advance of the declara-
ton at Philadelphia.
II 10 texnected that the greatest crowd
ever in charlotte will be present.
The principal orator will be Chanlp
Clark of Missouri. Other prominent men
will also be present and speak For the
first time the President has extended Oh
fetal recognition by ordering here Tor tne
occasion cavalry, infantry, marines anu
the Marine band.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Federal Prisoners Escape.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2o.-By saw
ing through the steel bars that covered
the windows. eleven federal prisoners es-
capped from the guard house at Fort
Oglethorpe tonight. They each had pris-
oners' terms of from two to five years
ahead Of them. They had been brought
here from southern posts preparatory to
being sent of Fort Leavenworth Tor per-
manent confinement. sentry walked
his post in front Of the guard house. and
other sentries, some Of them mounted,
patrolled other adjacent parts of the
army post while the prisoners were saw
ing through the steel bars
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
BuIqarians AnnihiIated.

Salonica, European Turkey, May 2o.-A
detachment Of Turks on Saturday ami
hilated a band of l2l Bulgarians at Ii
solai. near Monastir The Turkish gov
ernment has submitted a bin asking the
second chamber of parliament to approve
the protocol, which Russia wishes the
sisnatories of the convention of 1899 to
sign on assembling for the second peace
conference. which declares that the pow
erce. put which have been invited to at
tend TIE second shall, by acceptance OF
the Invitation. become adherents to the
convention.
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POPE is BETTER.
Pains Have Diminished and Patient
Rests Well.

Rome. May 20.-Dr. Lapponi visited rope
p,us three times today The temperature
of bia holiness during the day was some
what over 80 degrees, but tohleht ne "a"
no fever. The pains incident TO the at
tack of gout have somewhat diminished
and movement of the limb is easier. Ine
natient wished to rise this afternoon, out
DIR. I.apponi considers his patient TO be
progressing satisfactorily and hopes the
attack will soon be over There was an
other Identification in st. Peters today
that of the Martyrs Of the Dominican or
der killed in Tonquin, French-lndo China
hut much interest in the ceremony 10
majority of those present was LOST by
the inability of the Pope to attend.
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information of Plot.

London, May 2l.--The Tribunes ST.
Petersburg correspondent claims that he
has obtained information of plot that
has been elaborated at the large meet
ings OF the military officers to surround
the Tauride palace. arrest all the mem
bers OF the parliament and proclaim
General Trepoff military dictator in the
event Of Emperor Nicholas falling to
abolish the parliament.
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viii not Consolidate,

Mexico City. May 2o--fhe report that
the National Bank OF Mexico and the
Bank of London and Mexico were to be
consolidated is officially denied. They
could not unite by reason OF the pro-
visions of their respective charters. and
besides the policy fthe government Is
to encouraging banking competition.
which Is regarded az a sound policy and
Offering more guarantee to the busi-
ness community
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
MINING CHAMBER X.
Promises to be Of Great Value to Min
ing interests.

Mexico City, May D.-fhe mining chaii-
Der of Mexico has been informally IN
stalled with board of oricers CHOSEN
for two years.
President Diaz has been notified OF the
establishment of the chamber which
promises to be of great benefit to the
mining interests. The list of Officers IN
spires general confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
ANNUAL MEETING
NOW IN SESSION
DISTRICT NO. 7 B'NAl BIRTH MAY
BE RELIEVED OF OBLIGATION
TO CLEVELAND ASYLUM.

Terre Haute. MAY 90.--The annual meet
ing of the district grand lodge No. 3
Independent Order B'Nai Birth opened
here today with large attendance. Dele
gates were present from Ohio, Indiana.
Kentucky. Missouri, Kansas. Colorado and
New Mexico
President II. Schloss in his report, re-
viewed the work of the organization for
the year and recommended that the
southern states included in district No. !
be relieved of obligations to the Cleve-
land Orphan asylum. He recommended
consolidation of lodges In the larger
cities
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Under Hasty Repairs.

Philadelphia. May 2o.-'rhe cruiser CO.
lumbia which arrived at the League Is
land navy yard several days ago to un-
dergo repairs is being hastily prepared
for sea. and VIII leave for Santo Domingo
orders from the navy department de-
tachments of marines from Boston,
Brooklyn, Washington and Norfolk ar
rived here during the day. The cruiser
expects to be ready to sail at 10 a. m.
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
MINISTER'S PREACH.
Fill PuIpits Of Greenville-specia'
Service Is Held.

Greenville, s. c., May 2O.-The ministers
of the Presbyterian general assembly to-
day filled the pulpits of Greenvlile
churches and those of surrounding towns.
They also occupied those of several negro
churches
This afternoon a special service for the
general assembly at the First Presby-
terian church was largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Bishop Potter breaches.

London May 20-Bishop Potter preached
today at All Saints church. Garsdon near
Malmsbury. where it is proposed to re-
store the monument to Sir Lawrence
Washington ancestor of George Wash
ington. Bishop Potter's sermon drew a
comparison of Napoleon. wellington and
Washington and gave a eulogy of Wash
ington, whose name he said was ideallzed
In Europe and for whose memory 1t was
intended to restore the memorial and
perpetuate a great name and lineage.
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Montgomery. May 20.-(Specialy-Dr. G..
w. Patterson. pastor of the First Pres
byterian church, Is desperately Ill to-
night. and 1t Is feared that he cannot
survive tomorrow Saline injections were
resorted to today, and prayer was Of
fered for his recovery at the Wharton
revival tonight. where 1000 people bowed
their heads. while DR.. John A. Rice OF
the Methodist church offered the petl-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Government Still Gains.

Paris, May 20.-Voting on the second
ballots for members OF the chamber OF
deputies took place today. Rain stopped
the demonstrations. The government
everywhere continues to gain. and up to
the present time has secured twenty
FIVE seats. Among those elected are
Maitre Labori. the famous advocate
Former Minister of Commerce ZeiAfried
and NJ. Kietry. leader of the moderate
labor party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Important Bill Passes.

Mexico City, May 2o.-The chamber of
deputies has passed an important bill
looking to reforms in legal procedure with
the ultimate view of relieving the su-
preme court of great mass OF work. The
chief executive is authorized to draw UP
and issue code Of federal penal proceed
ure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-21
Bomb ExpIodes.

Loudun, France, May 20.-A bomb ex
poded at st. Charles today. Several
persons were dangerously wounded.
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pavitt IL Better,

Dublin. May eo.-Michael Davitt. who ia
here ILL., was better today.