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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
RUSSIAN GIRLS ARE
 SOLD INTO SLAVERY
Twenty Million People VIII Need As sistance for Month to Slave Off
 Starvation-conditi Told.

St. Petersburg, December 3-Prnces Lvoff and Orbelian the representatives of the Moscow zemstvo famine relief organizations, who have just returned from the stricken districts, have fur nished the Associated Press with the fol- lowing facts in regard to conditions in the famine provinces
 The crops in the several provinces of Samara, Saratov, Sembirsk, Kazan, Pen ga, Tambow and Ufa were practically total failures. In twenty provinces the harvests were very poor. About 20,OOo,OOo people will need assistance for from four to ten months to stave off starvation until the new crops are available.
 Though affecting 1SOOO,OOO persons, the Restitution is far less intense than 1t was in 1891. In some religions the inhabitants have been suffering from starvation for ten years, passable crops having been gathered in only two of the ten years Prince Lvoff believes the government estl- mate of $50OO0 900 for famine relief is inadequate. The Moscow zemstvo relief organization calculates that $75OOO, 900 and possibly more, will be necessary.
 Prince Lvoff complained that the local officials, for political reasons, are inter- ferlng with the establishment of soup kitchens and the rendering of medical assistance. Epidemics of hunger, typhus and scurvy, which usually began in Feb ruary have appeared in three provines.
 On the strength of his personal knowl- edge Prince Lvoff reaffirmed the truth of the report, lately officially denied that girls In Kazan province had been sold Into slavery and taken to Mohammedam harems in the Caucasus He said the sales were masked under the guise of domestic service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Police Docket Larue.

The police docket contained seventeen cases this morning and for sometime Mayor Scott was busy disposng of the offenders. The cases were mostly of minor importance, and were for the cus- tomary charges that usually follow a big pay day such as that of the steel plant on Saturday. George Mitchell, a ne- gro, was fined $25 for carrying concealed weapons and c. Griffin, a white man, re- ceived a $10 fine as charged for interfer- ing with an officer in the discharge of his duty
 will Hubert alias Jim Smith, negro, was arrested by Deputy Constable Lee White this afternoon on the charge of larceny.
 It Is claimed that he stole a pair of trousers from Fairy Lee Taylor ne- gro woman. Hubert will be tried in the court of James Brodie, justice of the peace, tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

Carrollton Circuit-S. N Burns. Tabernacle Cireuit-T. G. Slaughter. Gordo Gireuit-W. r. Herndon. Sipsey Misson-M NJ Brock, supply Kennedy Circuit-E. L. Roy North River Mission-W. T. Hamby supply.
 Berry and Millport-R. L. Wilson Cottondale Cireuit-L. K. Knowles. coaling Circuit-C. S. Marab1e. Woodstock Cireuit-W. S. Branham. Brookwood Station-W. W. Scott. Johns and Adger-H. M. Hurst. Bloeton Station-R. A. Thompson. Hargrove Station-L. W. Young. Coleanor and Piper-H. ". Hickey Gurnee Mission-W. H. Sturdiyant, supply.
 Garnsey and Cane creek-Arthur Ma bers, supply.
 Montevallo Station-H. F. Wheeler Calera Circuit--J. w. Cary. Ebenezer-W. r Barnes. Helena--J. T. Miller Bethel Circuit-B. " Mccoy, supply
 Transferred. Cullen T. Carter to Tennessee con- ference.
 s. B. Johnston to West Texas confer enee.
 E. H. Driskil1 to Indian Mission con ference.
 G. L. Crow to Indian Mission con ference.
 W. V. Teer to New Mexico conference. w. r. Price to Arkansas conference. W. F. Melton to Baltimore conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
DETERMINATIONS IN
 FREIGHT RATES FOUND
The Denver and Rio Grande Grants Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
 Special Favors.

Pueblo, Colo, December S.-Discrimina- tions in freight rates were disclosed here today at the hearing begun this morning by E. E. Clarke of the interstate com merce commission, which is Investigating coal and oil land and rate conditions.
 The morning session was devoted to the examination of Denver and Rio Grande local officials. The principal evidence de- veoped was the fact that the Colorado Fuel and Iron company pays rate Of s2 a ton for coal from Crested Butte to Pueblo, while the small local dealers pay a per ton.
 It was shown also that the Colorado Fuel company was given rate on coke from Walsenburg of 75 cents a ton, or about half the amount charged the gen. eral public.
 Within the past few weeks the general land office a Washington has caused to be withdrawn from entry more than a million and half acres of land in the Pueblo district, said to contain coal, in order "to prevent monopolization of the coal industries of the country by rail- roads and other corporations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
JAPANESE POUR IN.
They Claim That They Were Not Well
 Treated in Mexico.

San Antonio, Tex, December S.-A spe- cial to the Express from Eagle Pass. Tex. says:
 Three hundred Japanese have entered the United States from Mexico through Eagle Pass since November 1. They are leaving Mexico becaust of Ill treatment which they claim they receive at the hands of Mexican employees. The Japanese contend that they were alured into Mex ieo with promises of good pay and pleas ant work on farms.
 So inviting were the promises that Jap anese immigra tion societies aided the work of securing Japanese for Mexican agricultural work. On arriving in Mexico. however, the Japanese declare that they are put to work in coal mines on little wages and food and are watched by guards. making a condition little better than servitude To this is due the great exodus of the Orientals from the Mexican republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Don't Let Your
 Piles Grow
Every Hemorrhoidal Ulcer Is Fertile Field for Cancer and Other
 Deadly Diseases.
TRIAL PACKAGE FREE.

Constipati ton unchecked brings inflam- nation, inflammation begets piles and piles too often supernduce tumors of malignant nature.
 It is utmost folly to allow this condi- ton to continue. If you have piles the veins of the rectum are congested, and she excessive straining of the abdominal Walls to force a passage in many cases leads to rupture and cracking of the tls- sues.
 There is no greater suffering than this. If you are suSarer from piles you know it. Ii is foolish to think that any amount of cathartios will relieve you On the contrary purgatives ar,e favorable to the production of hemorrhoi'ds Do not be deceived either by the illusion that an operation always cures. 1t sometimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
PIGS TALE IS TOLD
 BY COAL IN TEETH
Pet Porker PurIoined from Sly
 in EnSIey
ONLY THE REMAINS FOUND
"Coal Eating Billy Is Identified Be- cause of Failure to Use Toothpck. Personal and General
 News of EnsIey.

Ensley. December 3.-(Special) )-Dick Burns, a well known white man of this city, was arrested at his home near the old Hollingsworth brick yard this morn- ing by Deputy Constable Lee White on the charge of grand larceny. Burns is charged with stealing a valuable hog from w. T. Rogers. well known citizen. The theft occurred three or four days ago.
 It was reported to Deputy Constable Lee White, who immediately began search for the missing swine.
 A search warrant was procured at the instigation of MT. Rogers. who had oc- casion to cast suspicion on Burns, and this morning Deputy White proceeded to the home, where he made the search and found the pig, cold in death, long since butchered. MT. Rogers was called, and by a peculiar sign he was enabled to partially identify the hog as his prop. erty.
 A Coal Eater.
 It seems that the pig was pet at the home of MT Rogers, and was famliarly known as Coal Eating Betty" so called for it's unusual appetite for coal. It is said that the hog would eat ordinary fuel coal with an apparent relish that is com monly attributed to the piney woods rooter when he chances on pail of corn.
 This peculiar proclivity for coal en- abled the owner to practically identify the pig as the gums were blackened and the teeth filled with mastcated coal Burns was promptly arrested by Deputy White and brought to the city. He will be given a preliminary hearing in the court of c. H. Mandy, justice of the peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Chamberlain Is Greatly Improved.

London, December 3.-1n view of the re- cent sensational rumors regarding the condition of the health of Joseph Cham berlain, the ex-colonial secretary, bul- Birmingham, this morning stating thai MT. Chamberlain maintains a steady in- provement, that he is able to take daily walks and drives and that his eyes havs so much improved that he is now al. lowed to read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Popular Council Meetino.

The City Council will meet in regular session next Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock.
 At this time nothing of particular inn portance is scheduled but it is probable that one or two vital issues will come up for discussion. Probably a report will be heard from the committee which has the matter of redistricting the several wards of the city in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
A Church Bazar.

The ladies of St. Margaret's guild of St. Johns Episcopal church. this city, will hold a bazar and supper at the Presbyterian hall on Avenue c and Nine teenth street, on Tuesday and Wednes- day. December IS and 19
 The ladies are making great prepara- tons for the bazar and with the assist ance of Dr. Crawford, the rector, it's success is assured The affair promises to be one of the most successful of it's kind ever given in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Dr. Whitten Returned.

The Rev. Dr. l.. r. Whitten. for the past year pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. has been returned to the pastorate at Ensley for another year. by the North Alabama conference, which has been in annual session at Gadsden for several days. Dr. Whitten has many friends in Ensley who will welcome him back to his old charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Board of Education.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Ensley public schools was held in the Mayors office tonight.
 The report of Superintendent Walker for the month was heard. It showed many interesting features of improvement and advancement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Fertilizer Cases Get Hearlno.

Washington, December 3.-Hearing iu the fertilizer trust cases. in which the al- legged parties to the trust seek to avoid extradition from Virginia to Ten,esses for charges of violation of the an law was begun in the supreme the United States today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Canal Enqineer Resions.

Panama, December 3.-It is an- nounced that John G. Sullivan, assist ant chief engineer of the isthmian ca nal commission, has resigned. He was appointed in October, 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

H. Mandy.
 Dionysus-A general in the army, Rob- ert L. Daniel.
 Philstius-President of the senate L. G. Waldrop
 Damoces-A senator, Sam NJ. Matson. Proces-A soldier, w. R. Stewart
 Luculus-A slave. A. R. Mays.
 Executioner-F. G. Fonville.
 Titus and Servius-Servants, l.. M. Le- Croy and Charles M. Sanderson.
 Calanthe-Betrothed to Pythias, Mrs. s. N Matson.
 Hermione-Wife of Damon-Mrs. J. W. Clayton.
 Aria, mother of Calanthe-Mrs. D. A. Echos.
 Child of Damon-Griffin Sheldon
 Senators-J. II. Sheldon. H. C. Russell, J. S. Falkner A. P. Morris, J. w. Clayton. c. C. Johnson. J. F.. Walker. F. D. Me Arthur, c. r. Camp, A. B. Moss, Howard McKewen. G. B. Cobb, w. B. Beacham, R. E. Tldwell, O. s. Mackey G. F. Har- per.
 Soldiers-D A. Echols. E. S. Long, r. D. Smith, P. w. Sellers. F. l.. Swann. R. E. Brown. l.. II. LeCroy, r. ID. Fuller, Jr and others.
 The orchestra of the Birmingham Col lege of Music and Art will render fine musical programme under the direction of Prof. Roy Young.
 The play will be given under the stage direction of MT. John F. Owens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

Princeton Circuit-George M. Gibson, supply
 Garley Circuit-E. II. Price. New Hope and owens Cross Roads-W H. Pettus.
 New Hope circuit-W. T. Elliott. sup ply.
 North Circuit-W. A. Kennamer. Paint Rock Cireuit-J. r. Clark. Seottsboro Station-C. l.. Herring. Stevenson Station-J. J. Sandlin stevenson Crcuit-J. B. Culpepper, sup- ply.
 Cumberland
 Bridgeport stadon-T. o. Melton. Flat Rock Mission-F. H. Gardner. Bryant NIission-J. A. Thomason Seottsboro Circuit-J. F. Allison, supply
 Jasper District. Jasper Distriet-J. l. Williams, presiding elder
 Jasper Station-R. I. Walston. Cordova Station-L. NJ. Harris Dora Station-J. W. Cowan Brookside Cmcut-F. A. Vann. Sayre Mlssion-W. R. Duncan Bonner station-W. E. Guthrie. Oalsman station--W. R. Beal. Warrior Gircut-J. NJ. Haney, supply Corona Station-W. r. Blevins. Ala Mission-J. M. Otis. supply. Fayette Station-J. E. Morris. Fayette Cirouit-J. R. Fullerton. Covn Cireuit-J. II. Jennings. Fernbank Circut-To be supplied. Vernon Circuit-B. T. Cantrell Sullgent-D. l.. Parrish. Crews Misson-To be supplied Detroit Circuit-To be supplied. Hamilton Circuit-E. D. Totherow. Brilliant Circuit-E. B. Redus. Houston Mission-S. II. Wilson. supply Carbon Hill Station-R. H. Jones. Poeahontas. Circuit-James Williams. Gamble Mines Gireuit-W. Neil. HaleyyilIe Circuit--L. NJ. Patton, sup ply.
 Corona Mission-To be supplied. Coal Valley Mission-J. A. May. Student Vanderbilt-F. K. Gamble.
 Lafayette District. R. w. Anderson, presiding elder. Lafayette Station-E. NJ. Glenn. Roanoke Station-George Stoves. Roanoke Cireut-Charles Wolford. Five Points Cireuit-J. c. Francis. Penton Circuit-J. o. Ray. Lineville Clrcuit-W T, Daniel Ashland Circuit-W. A. Sutton. Alexander City and Kellyton-R NJ. Archibald
 Dadeville Cireuit-H. M. Stevenson. Camp Hill and Waverly-I. B. Sargent. Roekfort Cireuit-G. w. Hamilton. Lanette Station-L. A. Waits. Oakbowery Circuit-J. c. Craig. IIaekneyville Circuit-O. N. Holmes. Goodwater Circut-J. II. Leslie. Weogufka Circuit--J. W. Battle, sup ply.
 MillersvilIe Mission-P l.. Newton. Wedowee Cireuit-Clare Purcell. Daviston Circuit-T. NJ. Purcell. Longdae--O L. Millican. Missionary to Cuba-J. P. Lancaster.
 TaIIadega District. J. " Newman, presiding elder. Taladega Station-L. C. Branscomb. Anniston Station-J. D. Simpson. Sylacauga Station-J. T. Morris. Oxford Station-T. K. Roberts. Easonville Circuit-J. T. Terry. Jacksonville and White Plains-A. J. Notes.-The.
 Munford Circuit-J. T. Black. Piedmont and Nance Creek-R. B. Baird.
 Lincoln and Bethel-J. A. Mathison. Columbiana Circuit-A. M. Toe. Childersburg Circuit-C. C. O'Neal. Plantersville Circuit-J. W. Culberson. Alexandria Circuit-E. Binford. Henn Circuit--J. w. Tucker. Leeds Crcuit-J. F. Cant. Wilsonville Mission-J. II. Harris. Glen Addie and OXana Mlssion-k. f- Hannon.
 West Anniston Mission-W. w. lleflin. Iecta Mlssion-W. C. Stanley, supply. Spring Garden Circuit-F. r. Lester. Sylacauga Mssion-C. l.. Sumner. Conference Missionary Secretary-J. D Simpson,
 Tuscaloosa District. J. s. Glasgow, presiding cider. Tuscaloosa Station-S. F. Wasson. Northport Crcuit-M. R. Smith. Wesley Chapel Circuit-Franklin Ben nett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

The trustees of the insane hospital met this morning and let the contracts for the supplies for the coming month. They also allowed additional attendants for the in- stitution believed to have been done on account of the recent two tragedies there. Bonds of the contractors were accepted and work has been begun on the build ings, which, when completed, will repre- sent a cost of nearly $40, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

days has gone to North Birmingham. where she will spend some time with her brother before returning to her homo in Shelbyville, Tenn.
 John J. Walker has returned from Gads- den, where he spent three days attending the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 Dr. Alexander Crawford, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church of Ensley. Is in Blocton, assisting the Rev. l. o. Adams of Bessemer in holding a mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

Montgomery, December 3.-(Specia1.)-A large number of delegates were this morn ing in attendance upon the convention of the Grand Chapter of Masons, which met at 10 o'clock this morning in the Masonic Temple. The grand chapter session is tine first of the several that are to be held in this city between now and Wednesday night, the chapter being assembled in convention this morning adjourning at i o'clock, to meet again this evening at 7:3O o'clock, and tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock will hold it's final meeting.
 The grand council of the Masonic order met this afternoon at o'clock, and the grand lodge will be in session from to- morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock until the close of the convention. It is thought that at least 900 delegates will be present in the city in attendance upon these vari- ous bodies.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the grand chapter was called to order, with the following grand officers present:
 Francis II. Bates of Hamburg, most ex- cellent grand high priest.
 Robert S. Teague of Montgofn cry, most excellent deputy grand high priest.
 Lew Lazarus of Birmingham, right ex- celent grand king.
 Robert w. Southerland of Mobile, right excellent grand scribe.
 William H. Dingley of Montgomery right excellent grand treasurer.
 George H. Beauchamp of Montgomery right excellent grand secretary.
 Dr. F. G. Railey of Montgomery, serving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
GuntersvilIe District.

V. O. Hawkins presiding elder. Guntersville Station-W. B. Hope. Iangston Mission-T. w. Hayes. South Hil Circuit-B. M. Bellenger Whiton Mission-W. Williams, supply. Albertville Station-W. K. Simpson. Albertville Mission-Sam Phillips, sup ply.
 Boaz Station-Joshua Warren. Pleasant Hill Circuit-J. M Davidson, Blountsville Circuit-W. P. Mcdonald. Cleveland Circuit-S. T. Daniel. Oneonta Circuit-T. B. Mccain, w. l.. Hendrix, supply
 Altoona Mission-W. R. Eddns. Sefvlle Circuit-G w. Alley. Village Springs Circuit-W. l.. Rice Warrior and Blounts Springs-S. r. West
 New Castle Circult-O. A. Bonner Mineral Springs Circuit-J r. Wilkins. Baileyton Circuit R. j. Pollard. Ilanceville and Stouts MountainW. F. Aldridge
 Philadelphia cireuit-D. R. Thompson, supply.
 Arab Circuit-J. M. Tabor Union Grove Circuit-J. c. Prince Pine Mountain Circuit-J. E. Self, sup ply.
 Bethel and Boyles-W E. Draper Lehigh Circuit-J M. Best. supply.
 Huntsville District. J. F. Sturdivant. presiding elder Huntsville, First Church-H. C. How ard
 Huntsville Holmes Street-K N. Mat thews.
 Huntsville Mermas--W. R Hefiin untsVille-Merimac- k. 1Geafn Triana Circuit-J. M. Ieon Madison Circuit-f w. Ragan Harvest Circuit Rober Wilson Meridianville Circuit-W F. Gibson. Newmarket Circuit-R. T. Blackwell, supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
GRAND CHAPTER OF MASONS
 MEETS IN MONTGOMERY

as right excellent grand chaplain instead of the Rev. Stuart Mcqueen.
 John B. Christian of Uniontown, right excellent grand captain of hosts.
 Robert l.. Douglass of Mobile, serving as excellent grand principal sojourner, in stead of William E. Bingham of Tusca- loOsa.
 Lawrence H. Lee of Gadsden, E. G. royal arch captain.
 John B. Lyons of Opelika, F. c. master third veil.
 Albert E. Pace of Dothan, E. G. master second veil.
 Norman Gum of Thomasville, D. c. master first veil
 Charles A. Allen of Montgomery, E. c. sentinel.
 Most Excellent Grand High Priest Bates read his annual address, which was re- ferred to committee composed of three past most worthy high priests, Major Screws Charles L. Bricken and Josiah Jernigen.
 The reports of Right Excellent Grand Treasurer Dngey and Right Excellent Grand Secretary Beauchamp were read and referred to the finance committee. The report of the committee on foreign commerce was also read and referred. The following committee was announced l by the most excellent grand high priest: On Chartered Chapters No. 1-John F. | Lyons, William B. Ransom, Joseph II. l Edwards and James B. Hunter. On Chartered Chapters No 2-Robert l.. | Douglass, Louis J. Wright. Wellbo.n J. Renfroe and William H. May. | On Dispensatlons-Wa Smith George | W. Coggin and L. O. Hicks. 1 On Bylaws, Suspensions, Expulsions and Appeals-Jesse E. Mccoy and Jesse ! B. Hearn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

J. w. Spears proprietor of the store that was burned early Sunday morning. stated today that his establishment had been robbed before the fire. Among the specific articles said to have been stolen he mentions cigars tobacco, toilet soaps, Fancy candies and a pearl handled pock- etknife. The police and fire departments insisted in the belief that the place had been set on fire, and Mir Spears explana- tion throws new light on the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Gives an Oyster Supper.

Milton Thomas, defeated candidate in the recent contest for the most popular man in the Eagles or the Elks lodges, supper to his supporters in the contest tonight
 The following gentlemen were present NJ A. McGeever. M. L. Coats. Tom Baker James Horn. A. l.. Armstrong. and several others MT. Thomas made a few remarks. thanking his friends and extended the right hand of fraternal fel- lowship to the representative of the Elks, Edward Pushing, the winner of the prize He also presented to both MT. McGeever and Mir Coats a token representative of the Eagles for their efforts in his behalf. After supper the time was passed away with song and story and the guests en- loved themselves immensely until a late hour.
 Several Negroes Caught.
 D. A. Echols with his string of blood hounds today traced three of the ne groes who rocked the Wylam car Satur- ..ay night and succeeded in capturing them at their homes in the rod mill quarters Deputy Sheriff Eubanks has already cap- tured five others so their is little danger of the affair occurring again.
 Jess Kennedy. who was shot at the time of the difficulty. is at the St Vim cents hospital and his life is almost dis paired of. The whole matter is extremely unfortunate.
 Personals.
 Miss Birdie TIix, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. C. Bryant for several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Several Negroes Caught.
Personals.

Miss Birdie TIix. who has been the guest of Mrs J. C. Bryant for several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
BYRD IS ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE Trial Grew Out of Killing of Former Business Associate In Phila-
 delphia, Miss.

Meridian, Miss December 3.-(Special) Information from Philadelphia, Miss. forty miles northwest of this city to- night states that Ethol Byrd, nephew of Congressman Adam Byrd, was acquitted this morning in his trial for murder The trial of the case began last Friday w. N. Etheridge of this city sitting as special judge, Judge Byrd being disqual- flied because of relationship. The trial grew out of the killing of former busi- ness associate on the public square in Philadelphia some months ago.
Evening journal., 1906-11-10
SIGNS OF SLVERE WINTER

That the coming winter is going 20
be the hardest one for the past twenty
years there is an abundance OF signs
70 show. and among them 1t may DO
mentioned that
The corn husks are foot and half
thick. and all the stalks lean TO tho
west.
The geese ducks ana chickens are
growing q coat OF fur under their
feathers. and are rubbing boraN on
their feet 10 harden them up.
All the one-eyed owls are leaving the
country a month earlier than usual,
and the bob-tailed squirrels are laying
in sweet potatoes, as well as nuts, for
winter provisions,
The farmer who has taken the
trouble to investigate has found that
all the toadstools on the old logs have
wrinkles on them. The last time this
happened we had winter weather that
froze the handles OF plows.
Rabbits are sitting around with a
humped-up look to them, and field mice
have wrinkles IN their tails II this
means anything. Il means go degrees
below zero from November through To
May.