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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
DESERTS ARMY FOR YOUNG WIFE
Middleton Ginn surrenders to Police
 at Memphis.

Little Rock. April 15.-(specia1 )-Mid- dleton Ginn is in the guard house at Fort Logan H. Roots as the result of desert- ing the army to join his young wife. He gayo lip the effort to elude pursuit on tue part of the officers and surrendered to the police.
 According to the story told by Ginn he enlisted in the United States army at Birnliugham Ala, and served the re- qaired three years, then re-enlisted. Dur ing furlough he married a friend of his boyhood days at Birmingham, and left his wife at her home returning to his duty at Fort Riley. Kas where he was stationed.
 Unable to bear the separation from his wife, Ginn deserted and for several months had been sought as a deserter. He was joined by his wife at Memphis where they have been living for some time. Haunted by the fear of detection Chm went to the police station in Mem phis and surrendered to the officers De- tective Jones brought him to the fort here to wait disposition of his case by the government authorities. His wife will return to her home in Birmingham and await his discharge from the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
MANY POLICIES
 ALLOWED TO LAPSE
Equitable Life Loses 27,385 Policy Holders on Account of Recent
 Investigations.

New York, April 15.-A statement given out tonight by the Equitable Life As
 urance society says:
 investigation shows that the fears en- sendered by the development of the year results in the lapsing of 27,Ss5 policies for slo0o or under while one policy for $25 Ooo was allowed to lapse. Of the entire volume of lapsed policies in the Equitable. S4 per cent were for $3000 or less
 In commenting on. the results of his efforts to restore the standing of lapsed policyholders, President Morton said:
 'My first belief that tne small policy holder was the chief sufferer from the agitation and excitment regarding life insurance, is now confirmed. The hold CTS of policies of 5000 and upwards are generally men of business experience. Through fear based on misapprehenslon of the real facts and often on misrepre- sentation thousands of small poIicyhod- CTS allowed their policies 10 lapset
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
TAYLOR JOHNSON
 KILLED BY NEGRO Will MiIstead is Also Seriously
 Wounded JOHN ANDREWS IN JAIL White Men Left Team at the NesrO's Livery Stable and ouarreled
 As to Who Should
 Hitch 1t Up.
JOHN ANDREWS IN JAIL

Bessemer. April b. Special. )-Tay1or Johnson. white man. was kill ed and Will Milstead was seriously wounded by John Andrews. a negro. who runs livery stable in this city this morning about 1 o'clock
 Andrews is In the county jan at Bir- mingham charged with murder
 Johnson and Nfilstead, Timers living at Dolomite, came to Bessemer yesterday to attend the circus. They left buggy and horse at Andrews livery stable and call ed for the team about midnight after the close of the night performance. IL seems that Andrews and the men became engaged in quarrel as to who should hitch up the team The white men, i it is said, demanded that Andrews hitch up for them. This Andrews is said to have refused on the ground that he had only sold them the privilege to leave their team in his stable. and it was their business to hitch and take the team away
 During the quarrel Andrews drew a gun and shot both men. Johnson was killed almost immediately. Milstead was carried to St Vineents hospital where he is resting very well though it is impos- sible to foretell the possible result of his wounds.
 Andrews did not resist arrest and was carried to Birmingham early this morn ing, where he was lodged in the county jail.
 Johnson, the man who was killed was well known. at Dolomite and in Bes- semer. He leaves a wife and four chl- dren. But little is known of Milstead further than that he has been working in. the mines at Dolomite for a short time. He was shot through the bowels.
 When seen at the county jail tonight Andrews refused to make any statement of the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16

Spiritual Development'-The Rev C. C. Pngh. Auburn. CD minutesl. General discussion. co minutesl.
 central Church. 1.3o D. m, Conference Sunday school supenintendents and elementary teachers. Junior workers.
 Word of prayer.
 The organized junior department (a1 Why.
 fbl How
 Discussion.
 Adolescence and the iuniors--I,eon C. Palmer.
 Training Boys and Girls in seryiees- J. B. Greene.
 Dexter Avenue Church. The Home Department 2:S0 D.. m, Failures-Why?a W. B. Davidson, Montgomery. % minutes). Superintendent and Nfstors-fheir Duties.'-Miss NJ. E. Smith, Opelika, 60 minutes).
 General discussion. go minutes1. How to Increase Membership '-J. c. Bovenlxirk. Anniston. 20 minutes). How to Increase Interest in the De- partnent'-Mrs. A. l.. billiard, Auburn, 20 nlin.)
 General discussion. (20 mn.)
 Messenger service. % min)
 Eighth Session. 7:90 D. m.-Devotlona1 service-The Rev. |. C. Moore Montgomery Civic Righteousness''-H S. D. Nal lory Selma.
 "rhe Sunday School and the Great Cpmmisson'-Th Rev. J. B. K. Spain, Mobile.
 D. m.-Unfinished business. Adjourn.
 Court Street Church. 7:20 D. m.-Devotional Exereises-Rev. E. .E. Cobb,s Montgomery. Civic Righteousness a-S. D. Neahey, Birmingham.
 'srhe Sunday School and the Great Commission Rev. W. B. Crumpton, Montgomery.
 Adjourn.
 The basis of representation is as fol- lows.
 Five delegates at large from each eoun- ty. all ministers of the gospel, the snper- tendents and two delegates from each Sunday sehool.
 The delegates will be entertained by the Sunday school workers of Montgom- cry. The railroads have granted a re- duced rate of one fare, plus 25e for the round trip, to all delegates attending the convention. All meetings will be held at the First Presbyterian church. except those designated for other churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16

to take place on Tuesday night, April 2i. The smoker will be held at the Hotel Albert, and it is probable that covers will be laid for as many as 100. Invita- tlons have been mailed tonight to the president and secretary of the Conner eial and Industrial associations of Bir- mngham, Montgomery and Mobile, and it is hoped that these gentlemen will attend and make short addresses. The purpose of the smoker is to arouse in terest In the work of the association, and most pleasant evening is in store.
 Selma lodge of B'Nai B'Rith will hold a smoker next Thursday night in the rooms of the Harmony club There are about six candidates to be. initiated after which the smoker will be held. All the members are expected to be on hand and a great time is anticipated. w 1. Bloch, l. Schwarz and NJ Leva are the dele gates to the Seventh District convention which meets in Montgomery tomorrow week A large crowd will go over from Selma to attend the meeting.
 Local and General.
 MT. and Mrs. W. E. Callen and children have returned from Hot Springs, where they have been spending the past month for the benefit of MT. Callens health. The latter is greatly improved.
 V. B. Atkins. J. L. Clay and P A. Anderton leave Monday for Jacksonville Fla. to attend the meeting of the South erh Wholesale Grocers association.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes of Colum- bus, Miss, are on a visit to the par ents of the former in this city
 Friday night the post lenten season will be formally opened by the Easter ger man of the Dixie club. The german will be held at the Hotel Albert and prom tga fa BN af #lan l,,.flI ,,f the many given by this popular organiza- ton. Appropriate Easter favors secured at a great cost have been received, and will add to the elegance of the affair. The club desires it's friends among the married couples of the city to know that they will be accorded a cheerful welcome, and it is hoped they will be present.
 Wednesday afternoon of the past week Mrs Albert Meyer was the charming hostess for the Married Ladies' Euchre club, and a few friends at her beautiful ly appointed home on Church street. The club prize, a beautiful potted palm was won by Mrs. Herman Ullman while the visitors prize went to Mrs. Helen Ullman and was handsome box of stationery. delicious luncheon was served at the conclusion of the games
 MT. and Mrs. Truman L. MeGill reaeh- ed Selma Friday night and are the guests ol NIT. ana Mfs. l.. A. Moore. MT. and Mrs. McGil are making their home in Chattanooga and they are receiving a cordial welcome from their many friends in this city, where Mir MeGill for many years was secretary of the Y NJ C. A. , The approaching wedding of Miss Per mila Jones and MT. Cadwallader Jones which will take place on the evening of April %. will be one of great social bril- lance. The bride is one of the city's most popular young ladies. and the groom, who makes his home in Pensacola, was for long time popular citizen of Selma. Many social affairs are to be given In honor of the nuptials
 Mrs Natalie Markstein of Annston is on visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs l Jake Leipold of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
DELEGATES RETURN FROM PRESBYTERY Selma Ministers and Laymen Report Successful Meeting TROOP OFFICERS NAMED Commercial and Industrial Assoeia- ton Is Preparing for Smoker.
 Commercial Club Officers
 Will Be Invited.

Selma, April 15.--tSpeeial)-The Selma ministers and lay delegates to the Tus- oaloosa Presbytery which held it's meet ing in Union town during the past week , have returned and report the meeting one of the best that has been held by the Presbytery in many years. The Rev. E. D. Patton and MT. Whitfield were named as delegates to the general as- sembly.
 Troop C, the Dallas Dragons. held an election Friday night to fill tho vacancy of second lieutenant and M. l.. Calhoun was unanimously chosen to the position. The troop is in a fiourishing condition, and expects to take into camp this sum lner a full quota of men. Captain Phil lips has taken hold of the troop in a business like way and 1t seems that the boys are giving him q hearty support
 Commercial Association Smoker.
 Arrangements are being completed for the smoker of the Commercial and In- dustrial association which Is scheduled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
PocAHoNTAs HOSPITAL.
First Building to Be Erected at James
 town Exposition.

Norfolk Va. April 5-(speeial.)-The first building to be completed at the Jamestown exposition will be the Poca- hontas hospital Every exposition has taught the absolute necessary of well equipped hospital, under the charge of competent medical director, with a staff of dependable house doctors and trained nurses.
 The Pocahontas hospital is not q very large building, as exposition hospitals go, but it has been planned to meet every ordinary demand It has offices for the medical staff, sleeping apartments for house doctors, nurses, and the necessary help. There are bright, airy wards, both for male and female patients, and private rooms for such sufferers as may be too III to occupy cots in the wards and re- quire isolation In the basement will be kitchen, dining room, store rooms, and apart from these there will be installed frst-class heating outfit.
 The hospital will contain room for medical and surgical supplies. steril-
 zng room, and an operating theatre, planned and equipped according to the most modern methods. A complete out fit of hospital instruments and appliances will be placed In this building. In this respect, the Pocahontas hospital will in many ways be superior to any other in the south. The outfit is elaborate in every detail, the manufacturer taking a special pride in this equipment which must of necessity prove valuable to him as an advertisement if 1t Is excellent, while detrimental to him if the reverse were true.
 Already a competent corps of resident surgeons and nurses is being eongregated. These will live in the hospital, and be ready at any hour of the day or night to care for emergency cases needing at tention.
 A temporary telephone system will soon be installed, connecting the hospital with all points of the grounds and an am- bulance service, already organized and soon to be put into operation. will an- swer these calls from a central station in very few minutes.
 The medical director will exercise direct supervision over the work of the medical staff from each of whom he will receive a daily report, and will have inspectors who will inform him regarding any facts relating to the general sanitation. and Hygiene of the exposition grounds. These ! Sanitary inspectors will make sem-daily visits to each exposition building and concession edifee twice a day rendering their reports. so that any nuisance may be at once abated. The grounds have been placed in a most perfect sanitary condi- tion. we'll drained throughout; and 1t will be part of the medical directors duty to see that this condition is maintained throughout the exposition period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
 THE EASY OIL.

Scott's Emulsion is the easy oil easy to take, easy in action. Its use insures deliverance from the gripping and nau- seating sensation peculiar to the raw oil. Nobody who has any regard for the stomach thinks of taking cod liver oil in the old way when Scott's Emulsion is to be had. It is equally certain that no one whose health is , properly regarded will accept a cheap emulsion or alcoholic substitute for Scott's Emulsion. It fulhlls every mission of cod liver oil and more.
 SCOTT BOVINE. 4es reaa Street, New y.rk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
COULD NOT WITNESS sELAMLlk. Sultan Refused Distinguished Visitors
 Admission to Ceremony.

Constantinople. April 15.-A humber oi distinguished persons and tourists who had been presented to the Sultan by the ambassadors of their respective eoun- tries. were refused peryhission to wit ness the selamlik ceremSny on the ground that the list of names of persons "ho desired to attend were not submitted Tor the sultan's approval at the usual time Later Abudal Hannd sent his regrets to the ambassadors.
 His majesty reeited the nsuai prayers af the .SelamIik. but accorded no au- djcnccs. although the Spanish and Rou manlan minist CTS were present at thu ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
KILLS SON.
Fatal Shot Was Intended for Another
 Person.

ouitman, Ga. April 15.-c. E. Lloyd of Morven, twelve miles north of Quit man, returned home last night and found his wife absent. Conceallng himself he awaited developments. Soon she came back accompanied by man named Davis of Quitman. and entered the house. Lloyd followed with a gun and attempted to shoot Davis, but the latter wrenched the weapon from his hand. Lloyd then SC. cured a pistol and waited at the bach door for Davis. When the door knoh was turned he fired four shots rapidly through the door to find later that he had shot and killed his little son. He fired two shots later at Davis as he ran out oi the house, but missed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
EuIoalse Benjamin Marsh.

Washington, April, 15.eThef House met
 today at noon to hear eulogiesson the life and character Of the late Benjamin Marsh ot The Fourteenth Illinois district. The House vas called to order by Mayor Me
 powel. the clerk, who read letter from Speaker Cannon designa.in Representa- tive ]. Warren keifef of Ohio as a speaker. Resolutions of condolence were offered by J. N. Mckinney. successor to Marsh. who then addressed the House. Other eutoeies were pronounced hN Rep resentative Graf. Prince Rodenherg. Full Ter and Wilson of illinois, G;rosvenor and Keller of Ohio and Wiley of Ala banla,
 The House then at l.l5 D. m. adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
Identity Doubtful.

St. Louis. Mo, Apru 15.-A special to the Republic frem Springfield Mo. says;
 Miss Edmondsons said tonight that she was positive that Copeland and Duncan, two of the negroes hanged, were not her assailants, and that she could identify her assailants if they were brought before her It is also considered doubtful wheth CT Allen was guilty of the murder of O. NJ Ruark the Confederate soldier. for which crime the mob killed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
New Sanltariun.

Gadsden, April (speeial) con- tract for the building of the Rails san itarium has been awarded to a Birming- ham contractor The structure will be of brick and stone. and will cost when finished something over $G000. This is the first. institution of this kind ever estab- iished in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
Spent Quiet Easter.

Macon. April 15.-Greene and Gaynor, former contractors on Savannah harbor work, spent Easter quietly in jail here. where they arrived this morning. They received no visitors and refused to talk. They are provided with the ordinary prison fare and shown merely the usual consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
ROLLER 5 SkATl G

It is the poetry of motion. It adds grace to the carriage, brings a bright. healthful glow to the cheeks, relaxes the nerves and muscles and puts them in most excellent con- dition to receive the highest benefit from the exercise itself.
 The same strict regulations as to decorum and respecta- bility that are laid down in first class amusement places must be observed in our Auditorium. All undesirable, boistcrous or otherwise offen- sive characters will be ex- cluded at all times.
 Special attention ven ladies and children.
 Ladies' mornings - Tues days, Thursdays and Satur- days ladies only, except Sat urday morning children under lo years of age may skate.
 Special lessons will be given in classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday morn ings to ladiesdesiring to learn to two-step. Manager Whit ing will give these classes his personal attention.
 Remember, ladies, delight full music in afternoons to skate by.
 Couples Nights---Tuesday and Friday nights.
 Get ready for the big Car nival this month.
 Polite attendants. Perfect order at all times.
 Skating Auditorium
 24th St. and Avenue F E. s. WHITING, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
Ferries Will Be Free.

Gadsden, April tSpeeial.) )-Cherokee county is buying all the ferries within her borders and is making them free The Garret ferry near Center was bought for Sts9 and the Lawrence ferry near Cedar Bluff cost Sfoo. Efforts are being made to purchase others and all will be made free on May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
Negro Mail Carrier.

Gadsden, April Especial )-Anthony Sheffield, a negro, who has been sub stItate mall carrier here since the free delivery service was established has been appointed a regular carrier and will be- gin his duties tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16

ieiltt MDlCH Setlltu to DfOHllSe eHTlY In1S evening.
 Folk Condemns Lynchine.
 Jefferson City, Mo-. April Ex-Governor Joseph W. Folk, in a statement today said:
 "The lynching at Springfield was a most disgraceful occurrence. Whatever the offenses of the negroes may have been. and however deserving of death they may have been they were entitled to punish ment by law and not by a mob, and when a mob takes the law into it's own hands, us this one did, any member of it is guilty of murder. 1 will request one of the assistant attorneys general to aid the prosecuting attorney of Green county to punish the offenders and shall offer a reward of $3OO for any information that would lead to conviction of any member of the mob."
 Served Them Right"
 Whites and blacks arc reported as hay ing armed themselves heavily and the negroes of the city are said to have seized three hundred sticks of dynamite from stone quarry for defense purposes, if further attempt at lynching is made. Miss Edmondson, the attack upon wh,l provoked the lynching outbreaks whsn told of the work Of vengeance said;
 Served them right.''
 Her condition is pronounced serious.
 The greater part of the negro popula- ton has been in hiding all day. In the negro quarters many women and children took refuge in cellars and garrets. Whole families fide to the country after having appealed in vain to the authorities for protection
 At a meeting of the members of the ministerial alliance this evening, call was issued for a mass meeting of cisi>sls at Grace Methodist Episcopal church at 5 o'clock Monday night to consider ways and means for securing evidence, and aid ing in the prosecution of Saturday nights mob The call issued for the meeting bears the signatures of every clergyman ill the city and many of the most prom inent business and professional men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
Where inc Crowds Go" Coolest Place in Birmingham
 Swept by Cooling Breezes
ADJUSTMENTS
Commence now for the
 Summer Months

The most innocent, refined and delightful amusement is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-16
WILL ALLEN, THE THIRD YICTIMOF
 THE MAD FURY OF SPRINGFIELD, MO-, IS HANGED AND BURNED AT SAME SPOT
(contInued from First Pses)
Folk Condemns Lynchine.

lenee which seemed to promise early thi. evening.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-01-18
HOUSEHOLD MEASURES.
Just What Is Meant by Tcaspoonful
and Tablespoonful in the Or
dinary Recipes.

A Bastlng Spoon.-Means the pressed
iron spoons about half as long as ones
arm. The bowl of most Of them, OF
different lengths OF handle, holds the
same. Six basting spoons Of liquid
are cne-half pint, or a cupful. 1t Is
the most useful measure for molasses,
A full spoon of molasses Is two ounces.
A basting spoon Of melted butter or
lard rot quite full is one ounce. six
spoons brim full will be one-half pound
of butter.
A tablespoon IA times full is cup
full, or one-half pint Of water (Not
brimming, but level full) Two table,
spoonfuls of melted butter is one ounce.
1t IS near enough 10 count a table,
spoonful as one-half ounce of any
fluid except molasses, of which a
tablespoon may be made to take up
one ounce A heaping tablespoonful
of corn starch is one ounce, four will
fill cup heaping full-starch can be
heaped so much higher than sugar. A
moderately heaped tablespoonful of
flour is one ounce; three fully heaped
will ill cup-four ounces. OF eggs
broken in cup three tablespoonfuls
are equal to one egg.
Coffee. - One heaping cupful Of
ground coffee is four ounces
Tea.-Two heaping cupfuls Of tea are
a quarter Of pound. One heaping
cupful Of tea is IA teaspoonfuls One
teaspoonful should be allowed to one
cupfal Of boiling water for making the
beverage.
Chocolate. - Common unsweetened
should be used, as the sweet chocolate
is half sugar, and will not make it
strong enough; one ounce (unsweet-
ened) will make four cupfuls Of bev-
erage. One heaping cupful Of grated
common chocolate is three ounces and
makes three quarts; it contains seven
tablespoonfuls. The ounces are marked
on the cakes
A cupful, unless otherwise indicated,
should be measured level. Put the in
gradients in from a scoop or by spoon
fuls, round slightly and level with
knife, care being taken not to shake
the cup.--Chicago Tribune.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-01-18
PROPOSES BURTON FOR
CHEROKEE COUNSEL

Washington, Jan. 1S-The elevation
of Luman E. Parker, Jr., to the fed
eral bench in Indian Territory will
leave q vacancy in the position of at
torney for the Cherokee Nation.
Senator Warner has indorsed Judge
Charles G. Burton of Nevada, Mo-, for
the position. There are three candi-
dates, all of whom have been serving
as assistants to Mr.. Parker in Indian
Territory. They are w. w. Hast
lngs, L. B. Bell and James S. Daven-
port.