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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
THREE SEVERE SHOCKS
ARE FELT At SALINAS
Town That Suffered q Loss Of
More Than a::MIIli0n Dollars
Badly Shaken Again.
BUILDING PERMIT TAKEN OUT
High Wind Accompanied by Rain Adds
to Distress of Homeless-eurned
District Now Estimated at four
Square Miles or $500 Acrcs-ReIic
s Hunters at Work.
(By Associated Press.l

1, Los ANGELES. CAL, April ga
long distance telephone message from
Salinas. 10 miles south Of San Fran
cisco this morning states that three
more very heavy earthquake shocks
were felt there last night. one at 8
o'clock, another ut $50 and the last
at o'clock this morning.
The shocks lasted about four sec
onds each, but so far as known did
no damage
The damage at SALINAS from the
earthquake shock of last week is in
excess Of Sl000,000.
" The Salinas river is reported to have
.Deen sunk 10 or l2 feet along its
course for miles.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
STATUE OF FRANKLIN
UNVEILED IN PARIS
France and The United States Join
in HOR0rIng The Memory
Of Crest Diplomat,
NATIONS UNITE IN CELEBRATION
Two Former Presidents Attended by
Leading Citizens of the Country
Take Prominen. Part in the Exer-
cises-statue Duplicate Of the one
In Philadelphia.
(By Associated Press.l

PARIS. April 27.-The Franklin
celebration at the Trucadero this aftor-
noon was the occasion for notable
demonstration
The distinguished officials present
ed included former Presidents Loubet
and Casimir-Perier the cabinet min
listers, the diplomatic corps. the pres
idcnls of the Senate and Chamber of
Deputies and prominent generals and
atlmlrals.
Trocadcro Square was occupied by
the republican guards In brilliant uni
forms aud the grand stand facing the
statue was richly decorated with the
French and American colors. A bat
terry artillery fired salute OF Il gans
ms the statue was unveiled.
Prof. Albert Henry Smylh, of phila-
drlphia delivered an Grafton on Frank
lin.
Euloglzes the Patriot.
Minister of instruction Barthou In
behalf Of the government pronounced
eilogy or Franklin during which he
recalled his intimacy with Voltaire
and other notable pcrsunages ana
said: it
trance nit only rsudersi homage,
to Franklin but gives this official tes-
tiinonyjqqYof tSltsf,p MISUNDERSTANDING
public 0
Its Duplicate In Philadelphia.
The statue Ut Benjamin Franklin
which was unveiled today Is n dupl.
cate OF he one In front of The Phila-
pliln Post office, which Is cullsldereI
by many critics To be d masterpieces,
and he best statue of Franklin ever
nude u represents Franklin seated
10 MS favoritc arm chair comfortably
chiolded In dressing robe. AT the
side and a little to the rear of the
chair Is large book. as If It had just
fallen from he hands Of the great
scientist and diplomat. Frankins at
litudc Is one Of repcse.
Made by New Yorker.
The sculptor John J. Boyle, of New
York spent two years III the execu-
ton Of this work
fhc original Of the statue unveiled
today was presented on June ii. 1899.
To the City of Philadelphia on behalf
OF Jnstus g. Strawbridge by Charles
Emory Smith, then Postmaster Gen
|eral Ct the United States.
The statue stands i'm front of the
Philadelphia Post Office where thou
sands daily read the quaint and histor-
lc Inscription on the PEDESTAL:
The Inscription.
benjamin Franklin, l706-179O. Ven
Grated for bcncvolence, admired for
talents. esteemed for patriotism, be-
loved for philanthrophy; Washington"
The statue is nearly twice life size.
measuring Twelve feet from the base
to the top. Of the head, five feet four
inches in width aud four feet eight
inches In depth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28

ed themselves hoarse. as the, old sol.
diers passed by.
AT Canal and Camps streets General
Lee and his staff wheeled lout OF
the column and as 1t passed in re-
view the greatest enthusiasm was
shown at this point, the crowds keep.
Ing up IL continuous roar Of cheers.
The parade then countermarched
upon Canal stect aud the spectacle at
this point was beautiful and inspir;
ing. About eight thousand men we're
In line.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
GERMANS IN CIVIL WAR.
On cRegiment Attacks Another
Soldiers Are Killed.
(Bv Associated Prnss)

BERLIN, April Soldiers of the
Fifty-six and Sixth Regiments en-
gagged In pitched battle today at
Wcisscnburg, in Poscn province.
The fight WAS the. outgrowth of a
bitter rivalry which has existed he.
tween the two regiments for a long
Time. engendcrcd while they were
stationed in the same garrison.
Many we're killed and many were In.
jured during the fighting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
Tariff Talk .Gontlnued. !

i'ffFs
WASHINGTON April 27.-The tar
III debate which was preclpitated zip.
on the House yesterday through the
speeches of Mr.. Boutell. I'M and Mr..
Hepburn tIowa). was further contin-
ned today by Mr.. Williams tAfiss), the
minority leader. who early in the day
arranged to reply to them.
For two hours Mr.. Williams stood
the fire of the Republicans holding
the attention of the members through.
out his presentation OF the Democrat.
ic doctrine OF tariff for revenue only.
Without concluding owing to his
physical condition Mr. Williams will
finish his address tomorrow.
More Money for Frisco.
The House passed an emergency ap.
preparation bill carrying $4,000 for
the employment of laborers at Mare
Island navy yard
During the day 3l5 pension bills
were passed. In the course Of Mr..
Williams speech he asserted that the
Republicans could not get away from
the proposition that American made
food was sold cheaper in Europe than
in this country. and that could never
he Justified.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
IIAt Least One Man. is Tired Of
Wasting Time, ID Needless De:
bate on The Subject.
SPQ0Ata DEFENDS HIS ACTION
Tariff Discussion Continued in tile
House and Congressman Williams
eoads the Republicans by His De.
nands for Revision-Many Pension
Bills Passed.
.(Ry Associated Presa.1.

WASHINGTON. April 27.--ln con-
GLIDING today his two days speech oil
railroad rate bill. Mr.. Spooner took
cognizance OF the charge of misquota,:
ton against himself, which he said
had been made in connection with Mr.:
Bailey's speech, though not in tho;
speech and quoted at length from his
previous remarks to show that the
criticism had been without founda-
ton. "s.T ~,
Mr. Bailey dsavowel any inten.,
ton sto reflect upon the Wisconsin
senator but said that privately he
had expressed the opinion that Mr.,
Spooner had not made personal sex-
animation of the authorities cited By
him. Mr.. Spooner spoke for two hours
again devoling his attention largely
to Mr.. Bailey's non-suspenslon amend.
ment the rate bill
There was more discussion of tho
necessity Of fixing a day for vote
on the rate bill and Mr.. TiIlman gave
notice that after next Monday he
would insist that the Senate shalt
proceed to vote If senator's are not pre-.
pared to speak.
All the privatespensfon bills on the
calendar were passed during the, DAY.
1 r.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
Musicale for Sailors, Rest.

The Ladies Guild of the Sailors
MILFORD RusseI of London. England
who will give musicale in the Casino
May Z, for the benefit of the Sailors
Rest. MIR. Russell is as fine bal
tone voice and he will sing popular,
selections from the latest operas and
other songs. .ie
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
Wl'iskey Company Gets Charter.
inv AssocIated prass

RALEIGH. N. c., April PA
charter has been granted the King
netiljve Company. of Salisbury. TO
manufacture whiskey. "A charter
was also granted the Chiles-Jones
Furniture Company, Of Lenoir.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
AMERICANS DEFEAT GREEKS.
Yankee Boys Show Their Proves In
Athens
(By ASSOciated Press)

ATHENS. April 27.-'rhe continued
success of American athletes in the
Clymphic games is causing some Ill
feeling among the Greeks, although OIL
the whole an excellent temper has
been displayed by the competitors ana
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-28
Postmasters confirned.

WASHlNTON. April 27.-The Sen.
ate today confirmed the nomination of
these postmasters: Virgina-C. r.
Nair' Clifton-Forge; G. a. Lacy, Hous-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
PIaIn FIqures-one PrIee to AII.

Every instrument will be marked in plain figures, and the tag will plainly in- dicate the great saving on each One. price only to everybody-the price marked.
 Inside and Electric Players. Two In one.
 This new invention enables every mem-' aber of your household to enjoy the pleas- ure of piano, It Is not necessary to be musician to be able to play. Yourselfs wife son and daughter can all get the benefit of music if you own one of these remarkable instruments. Unquestiona- bly, we have in stock the greatest variety of standard Piano Players ever offered. Stock comprises such well known makes as the Krell Auto Grand, Peerless Elec- trio Player Celebrated Apollo Player and others. If you have never heard one Of the above instruments 1t will be pleas ure for us to show you these remarkable inventions. In used players we have large stock that we will offer at about Is the actual value, including such well known players as the Pianola, Cecilian, Angelus, Simplex, etc.
 Out of Town Buyers. Interested persons living out of the city ! can we'll afford to spend the money to att tend this remarkable sale. However, if i you cannot conveniently call write us for special bargain list. No one can afford to miss this opportunity if piano is needed now or within the next two or three years. We will ship pianos anywhere to | be paid for on our easy payment plan.
 Terms to Suit All.
 Stock must be sold and terms as well as price is no object. Call and we can make satisfactory arrangements with you. We will arrange payments either weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly, or to suit.
 Remember.
 That when house like the F E. Forbes Piano Co., announces that every piano in stock will be sold at a great reduction that 1t means something for you. This Is not sale for which special pianos have been ordered for the purpose. Special bargain price will be made on every in- strument in our wareroom. We have ab- solutely got to have the room, and every f instrument sold will be a genuine bar- gain. Our stock comprises the largest and most artistic line of high grade Pianos Piano Players and Organs ever offered the public Special alteration sale price good only till March 1. As the re- duction on everything is so great we are sure the best bargains will go quickly. An early call is advisable if you would secure first selection. Every instrument i sold during this sale will carry with It i our guarantee as to quality, durability and material and agreement that we will take back in exchange within one year at price paid, for any piano we handle.
 Sale opens Monday, February 19, a. nlI | and lasts until March 1.
 E. E. FORBES PIANO CO.,, Alabama's Largest Dealers, 1 ] 1909 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
PROBABLY A CLUE
 TO A SAFE BLOWER
New Orleans Police Asked to Arrest Man Wanted for Burglary in
 North Carolina.

Superintendent ]. J. Cotter of the South ern Railway. has telegraphed Inspector of Police Whitaker at New Orleans to ar rest Gabriel Brassenner alias Louis Bell, on warrants charging him with burglary and grand larceny
 It is alleged that Brassenner is wanted for blowing open and robblng the safe in the office of the Southern Railway Com pany at Hillsboro, N. C., some nights ago At that time the safe in the depot office was opened with the aid of dynamite, and a quantity of money and railroad tickets stolen.
 A day or two ago a man answering Brassenners description had ticket changed at the union passenger station in Birmingham. making some statement to the ticket agent which apparently fitted the case. Later It was learned that the ticket in question had been stolen from the Hillsboro office. In this way a clue is believed to have been obtained The man had started to New Orleans, and the tele- gram to the man in the Crescent City was forwarded in the hope that the police there would capture him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
MONEY FOR HOWARD.
Park Avenue Baptist Church at North
 Birmingham Contributes.

Dr A. P Montague preached an elo- quent and stirring sermon at the Park avenue Baptist church. North Birming- ham, yesterday morning, after which Dr. w. J. Ray pastor of the church, took a collection for the Howard college en- dowment fund amounting to sS75 This amount Is considered most generous, com ing as it does from church which among many other achievements has had 100 accessions to membership during the few months of the pastorate of Dr. Ray. Over ninety of these additions were at regular services. Dr. Ray has done exceptional ly effective work at North Birmingham. the pastoral duties being exacting on account of the rapid growth of North Birmingham.
 Dr. George Mize accompanied Dr. Mon tague and preached at the evening ser vices. He visited the Sunday school and made a favorable repcyt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
INTERESTING CASE
 COMES UP TODAY
CHARGES AGAINST GRAY, Ac- cUSED OF STEALING DRESS SUIT CASES AND oVERcoATS WILL BE HEARD.

Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton de- voted much time yesterday obtaining evil dence and testimony to be offered in court against Charles E. Gray, the man arrested by them Saturday evening on charges of grand larceny. It is charged that Gray has been busily engaged for several weeks stealing suit cases and overcoats from passengers on the railroad trains in the Union passenger station.
 In addition to the oyereoats recovered and alleged to have been stolen by Gray from several persons named the detec- tives have unearthed testimony which they assert will prove that Gray was guilty of robbing the old invalid named Matson who was relieved of his purse and railroad ticket 10 New Orleans about two weeks ago. A handkerchief believed to be the property of Watson was found on Grays person, and will be sent to Matson for Identification
 Another handkerchief found on the per- son of the prisoner is said to be the property of s. ". Smith of Hartford, Conn, who alleged some time ago that he had been robbed Other property taken from Gray is being subjected to the pro cess of Identification by the persons be- lieved to have lost it. and the detectives expressed confidence last night in their ability to convict the prisoner.
 Judge Feagin will hear Gray's case to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
MUCH DEPENDS ON
 EVENTS OF TO-DAY
HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT WILL BE DISSOLVED BY FORGE OF ARMS IF NEcEssARY-cR IS DETERMINED.

Budapest, February 1S.-Tomorrow bids fair to be an important and significant day in the conflict which the Hungarian peo- pie, representing the parliamentary coali- tion, is waging against the throne for the recognition of constitutional liberty as against the royal prerogative. Parlia- ment will be dissolved by the crown by force of arms if necessary, but up to tonight there is no information as to the method that will be employed by the crown to encompass this end, as the CO., alition this evening is equally in the dark with the public The coalition has no programme of. action. It is prepared to enter it's protest in any way possible, and has provided for all contingencies. The last meeting held by the party show ed that its spirits was clearly for re- sistance
 It was declared that the crown alleged unconstitutional acts should be resisted in order to show the world at large that it would not be accepted by the Hunga- rian people. Both sides declare that they are in the right, and are confident of sue cess It was reiterated tonight that the government had brought a regiment or Roumanian troops into Budapest.
 If the day passes without serious clashes the dissolution of parliament will still be important for Hungary, for the crown will have to call new elections in which the coalition is fully confident of maln- taining it's majorities, or failing to cail the elections 1t will mean the breaking of the constitution by the King. and will necessitate the introduction of absolutist measures of government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
MISS THOMPSON IS
 SELECTING BOOKS
She Will Make Purchases for
 the Carnegie Library
ENSLEY HAS BIG PAY DAY
Police Report Good order-Mayor Scott commends Police Department and Discusses Cosmopolitan Char
 acterlstics of City of EnsIey.

Ensley, February 1s.-(Special. )-Miss Louise Thompson who was elected libra rian of the public library now in course of construction, Is busy listing books to be purchased for the institution. About s2OOo will be bought in the first consign- ment.
 Miss Thompson is making very care ful selection and the books will be bought from the very best concerns at the best possible advantage. This consignment, to- gether with the books that have already been donated to the library, will make creditable showing for the opening, which will be about April 1.
 Miss Thompson Is taking live interest in the work, and the members of the Car negle library committee are congratulat- ing themselves on their wise selection O. a librarian.
 The committee, headed by Chairman N. W. Scott Is rounding up the. subscriptions for furnishing the building and the pur- chase of books and is having great sue cess About s4OOO Is needed for the work and the committee is confident of secur- ing this amount by the time the library doors are thrown open to the public
 Sunday in EnsIey.
 Considering the fact that about $200000 was distributed to employees in the man. ufacturing plants and in the mines in Ensey and the adjacent section yester- day, the city of Ensley was remarkably quiet last night And today
 The rowdyism usually expected at suciI times and in a city of such a cosmopoli- tan population as Ensley, was nosyeably absent The police have had but little work to do, and though the streets have been crowded with people since early yes terday afternoon, there has been but lit- tie disorder of notable importance.
 In speaking of the matter tonight Mayor N. w. Scott said, Though it is nothing unusual for this city, Ensley has been remarkably quiet last night and today, considering the fact that about $200,000 was paid out to employees in the different plants and mines of this section yester- day.
 Within this territory we have represen- tatives from almost every country and nationality under the sun and people rep resenting every phase and condition of life and character and yet they pass through periods of temptation like yes terday and today in good order and with out the disturbances usually expected un- der such circumstances.
 q believe we have the best town and the best police department for their size in the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
SEVENTH WEEK BEGINS.
Proqress in Greene-Gaynor Trial Fair
 ly Rapid Last Week.

Savannah Ga. February B-The seV- enth week of the trial of Greene and Gavnor in the Federal Court of this dis trict begins tomorrow. Progress made during the last week was regarded as fairly rapid, though but three witnesses were examned These, however, have been regarded as perhaps the principal ones in the case, though 1t is expected that A. J. Twiggs of Augusta Ga., who will be called this week, will probably undergo an examination that will con sume quite as much time as that through which Assistant Engineers A. s. Cooper and D. R. Conant were put.
 The jurors and all concerned in the case continue in good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
SCHOOL ROOM USED
 AT BURNED CHURCH
pr. A. c. Davidson Breaches Morning
 and Night at Southside Bap- tist Church.

Both the morning and evening services at the Southside Baptist church were held yesterday in the Sunday school room. The fire of Sunday night, February H. which practically destroyed the main edifice. did not seriously damage the Sunday school annex, and although the seating capacity is scarcely adequate for the large con- gregation it will be used for all services until further arrangements are made
 Yesterday morning the pastor, the Rev. pr. A. C. Davidson. preached master full sermon from the fourth chapter of Micah. presenting the vision of the Day of God.''
 The pastor spoke lovingly of the sa- cred association of the burned building and its glorious part in hastening the matchless day of the coming of the Lord. His characteristic sympathy and tender- ness brought message of comfort and hope to the afflicted congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
China Prefers Direct Shipment.

Mexico City. February 1s.-The Mexican Postonice Department has endeavored to perfect arrangements with the Chinese government whereby a packet post and postal money order business could be es- tablished for mutual benefit to both coun- tries, and especially in aid of Chinese subjects here to make continuous remit tances to China, but the reply is that as China does not belong to the postal union nothing can be done, and it is intimated that China prefers direct shipments of cash to that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19
DEATHS AND FIJI .NERALS
F. J. o'connell.

F. J. O'Connell died yesterday morning at St. Vincents Hospital of nervous pros tration.
 MT. O'Connell had resided in Birming- ham for a number of years but for the past year had been located in Meridian, in charge of the water works at that place.
 He leaves a widow and two children; his mother, Mrs. Margaret OConnell sister, Miss Martha dew. O'Connell. and two brothers, D. J. and A. l.. OConnell.
 Funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Catholic Church at 5:3o D. m. to- day and the remains will be sent to Chattanooga for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-19

toward justice. righteousness. mercy, IS what it is today.
 Police Judge Representative.
 The police judge is not an anomaly-he is representative. He does simply what society wants, he gets his cue from dom inant public opinion which is not at all difficult thing to do. Society doesn't want him to deal out justice or injus- tioe to the well ito do as he deals it out to the poor society would stand aghast at the action of the police judge who fined and jailed one of it's respectable members when he might have imposed a fine only. and how long would the police judge hold his position today, if he did not what society wants. but what eternal justice dictates?
 So long as poverty endures and public opinion regards human beings as less hu- man because they are poverty-stricken, so long will the judgments of police courts and all other criminal courts be largely influenced by that opinion. It is hard to conceive how they could fail to be. So long will our criminal procedure bear tragic witness to the wisdom of the old Hebrew saver of Proverbs. that the de- struction of the poor is their poverty; for that procedure, I have sometimes thought, makes as many criminals as it reforms. Certainly It makes great many It is cruel and terrible foe to the moral manhood of every man 1t locks v "a foul, dark cell, or puts In stripes or chains, because he can not open his pocketbook and pay so many dollars for the privilege of violating social law. be- cause he owes society ia dollar-debt and lacks the dollars to meet 1t. Let it be merely probable that some men imprison- ed for debt to city or state. and hired out In stripes or chains, as the vilest of murderers-let 1t be merely probable that expiration of their sentence than they were at it's beginning, and 1t Is terrible thing for society to be willing to sanc- ton the system which says to human beings, '"So many dollars for your mis- deeds, or the treatment that has been found necessary for the most monstrous enemies of the social opder.''
 It Is only the poor whom the saying hurts: only the poor. tempted to crime by their poverty, degraded by it. per haps, already to some depth, and need ing more than other men society's up- ward-lift-needing more than other men that the image of God within them should be recognized not denied, by their stronger brethren of the same imaget