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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
He Made sure

y story Is told of the Sudan rail.
way which shows patient literalness
To an official there came the telegram
from an outlying station: Station
master has died. Shall bury him ?"
The reply was sent: Yes; bury sta
ton master, but please make sure he
= really dead before you do SOL In
due time back came the message:
Have buried station master. Made
sure he was dead by hitting him twice
on the head with a fish plate" Thers
was perfect assurance that there had
been no premature burial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Remini.el,,eInt.

The author had written one success
full story, and he never grew tired talk-
ing Of 1t.
Don't you know" said one Of his
friends to another one day, Ritter IL
ways reminds me of a pleased dog.
That's odd. How does hep
"He's always wagging his tale.s
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Nan a.a His Valet.

n never saw a man so entirely de-
pendent on his valet"
"Quite helpless without him, ehT'
"Quite helpless. Mabel told me that
when he came to propose he brought
his valet with him.
"What was that fort"
"Why, when he reached the proper
place his valet spread a hemstitched
handkerchief on the floor for him to
kneel upon."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Diplonatic.lly Pat.

II am afraid you are absolutely gov
aFned by your wife,"
NO." answered Mr.. Meekton, who
had been reading the foreign news,
I'm not absolutely governed by her,
but must admit that I am very much
within her sphere of influence. wash
ington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
4 Choice az Evils,

Landlady-Would you advise me to
send my daughter to a cooking school
or to music school? Boarder (rehec-
ttvely)-Well, think I'd send her to Q
I, cooking school. It may be more fatal
In its results, but 1t isn't anything like
% noisy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12

The under crust Of this apple pie II
TOO tough to eat
That's the intention. It can be used
again, yous know" - Cleveland Plain
j Dealer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Literary Genius.

why is genius so often misunder-
stood?" asked the literary person.
Probably" answered the man who
doesn't care for poetry. cts because
genius so frequently fails to talk plain.
ly."Exchange.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
vlscoUNT Aokl.

v1rst.- Ansass.Aor u japan to he
5 United States.
viscount Sluzo Aoki, who has been
appointed the first ambassador Of ia
pan to the. United States, is about six
u years Of age. He has represented
the mikado both in Germany and In
England and has also been minister
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Wo.a.n,,s Rixht,

MamieI believe in woman's rights.
Gertie Then you think every woman
should have a vote? Mamie No, but
think every woman should have
NOter. Chicago Record Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
Explainea.

Mistress ION the second day to nsw
eook)-Kathi, just be 20 good % 70
lend me 5 marks. Cook (asldel Ha,
hal That's why she said yesterday II
cook in her house was treated a. sns
Of the family! ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12
stiasy.

ut seems strange" said Deacon
Mayberry as he counted the money
after church, that a large congrega-
ton can be 20 small" Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12

Al human power is compound Of
time and patience. -BalSac.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-12

air diversions have done great deal
b build up her health and increase her
strength during her progress from girl
hood to womanhood. After her moth
sE's death she was for time under.
the care Of the presidents sister, the
wife of Commodore Cowles Of the navy,
and!was : great pet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
WONDERFUL MYSTERIES
 REVEALED IN CHINATOWN

Joss houses and mission schools, grocery stores and opium dens. gambling hells and theatres-all of them went. The buildings blazed up like tissue paper lan- tenrs used when the guttering candles touched their sides.
 From this place l. following the fire, saw hundreds of fright-crazed yellow men flee. In their arms they bore their opium pipes, their money bags, their silks and their children. Beside them ran the bagged trousers women and some of them hobbled painfully.
 "'rhese were the men and women of the surface. Far beneath the street levels, in those cellars and passageways were other lives. Women who never saw the day from their darkened prisons and blinking jailers were caught like rats in huge trap Their very bones were eaten by the flames.
 And now there remain only the holes. They pit the hillside like a multitude of ground swallow nests They show depths which the police never knew. The secrets of those burrows will never be known for into them the hungry fire first sifted it's red coals and then licked eagerly in tongues of creeping flames finally ob literating everything except the earth itSelf.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21

Los Angeles, April 20.-"Strange is the scene where San. Franciscos Chinatown stood" says W. w. Overton, who reached Los Angeles today among the refugees.
 NO heap of smoking ruins marks the site of the wooden buildings where the sant-eyed men of the Orient dwelt in thousands. The place is pitted with deep holes and scared with dark passageways, from whose depths come smoke wreaths. All the wood has gone and the winds are streaking the ashes.''
 'Men-white men-never knew the depths of Chinatown's underground city, says Mir Overton. "They ofted talked of these subterranean runaways. And many of them had gone beneath the street levels two and three stories. But now that Chinatown has been unmasked, for the destroyed buildings were only masks, many from hillsides have looked on where it's inner secrets lay. In places they can see passages 100 feet deep.
 "The fire swept this Mongolian section clean. It left no shred of. the painted wooden fabric. It ate down to the bare ground, and this lies stark. for the breezes have taken away the light ashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
THOUSANDS ARE IN LINE
 TO RECEIVE THE NATIONS

San Francisco, April 2O.-Although ev- cry effort of the various relief commit tees today was bent to appease the gnaw- ing hunger of the destitute thousands efforts that were in a large measure en- tirely successful-there are tonight in this city many persons either without suf- ficient food, or entirely without it.
 The government officials took charge of every grocery store in that part of the city still standing, and gave out food stuffs to all those who were hungry. Bread lines were established at Fillmore and Turk streets, at Golden Gate park and the Presidio and every person who stood in line was given a loaf. The line at Fillmore and Turk was four blocks long all afternoon, and those at the parks were even longer. A large supply of milk came from Oakland this morning and this was distributed to women and chil- drel wherever they were found in need, \ great deal of this milk was used for the exhausted women who arrived at the ferry throughout the day, and proved a great boon to them.
 The bread lines at the parks furnished striking instances of the absolute patience and fortitude that has marked the be- havior of the people throughout their trying experience There was no disor- ders when the hungry thousands were told to form line and receive their bread and canned goods. All were com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21

New York April 2O-Moro than $1 100000 was subscribed in this city today toward the relief of the sufferers in San Francisco and other California cities affected by the re- cent disaster. This was the first day of partly organized effort at securing funds. The Mayors committee of citizens tonight announced total of subscriptions re- eeived of Sl37OlS Of this sum s25,OOO came anonymously from "a friend of hu manity."
 The Chamber of Commerce announced that 1t had received ss4s. .s2O today includ ing a gift of s1Oo.000 from Andrew Car negie. William Waldorf Astor cabled a subscription of slC0O0O. The United States Steel Corporation voted Sl0O,0OO to be ex- pended in relief work: the Standard oil company directed that like sum be spent. John D. Rockefeller yesterday personally subscribed $100,0O0 The Mer- chants association of New York received $47, 290 as a result of it's first days effort, and the state society of the National Red Cross received s46,105 Other organza- tions and several newspapers received contributions. Conservative estimates in dicate that the total of contributions from this city will not be less than s3OOO,OOO.
 Funds raised by the Mayors committee will be sent direct.
 The work of securing contributions of clothing and supplies will be begun to- morrow. One hundred wagons belonging to the Barnum & Bailey circus will be sent out to collect supplies. The circus management has also made arrangements for a special train to carry the supplies to the Pacific coast.
 It was announced today at the head quarters of the Salvation Army in this city that General Booth has cabled a con tribution of sl00e to start the fund of the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
MUSICALE WILL BE
 ATHOWARD COLLEGE
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BENE- FIT OF THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH TO BE HELD IN COL LEGE CHAPEL.

The following is the programme of a concert to be given in Howard college chapel Wednesday evening, April 25, at s:30 o'clock, for the benefit of the new Methodist church.
 The participants are known to be among the best musicians in Birming ham,
 Piano Duet. "Witches' Flight Moore
 Misses Hogan and Hit. Vocal Solo........... ................Se Selected
 Mir. Erin Farley Vocal Solo. "Protestations' Norris
 Miss Woolf. Violin Obligato...... ..........,,.,......
 Mir. Oliver Chalifoux. Vocal Solo.............. Selected
 Mr. George Ryan. Piano Solo...... .......... .......... Selected
 Miss Rosson. Vocal Solo. "Charmed Cup. "....... Rochel
 Mr. Wyatt Hefiin. Vocal Solo, Sing Me a Song of a Lad That is Gone" ....................Ho Homer
 Miss Buckshaw. Vocal Solo, "Bedouin Love Song" .Pinsuti
 MT. Frank Singleton. Violin Solo, Mazurka ................. .Musin
 MT. Oliver Chalifoux. Vocal, "Bandelero' ........ ...........Leslie Vocal, ''Beloved. It Is Morn .Ailward
 Prof. Edward G. Powell. Vocal Solo, "Lullaby from Jocelyn'' .... ..........., ....................Go Goddard
 Miss Cunningham. Dixie Male Quartette. e..............S Selected Messrs. Slatery, Ryan, Heflin and
 Wilson. Prof. Fred l.. Grambs, Actompanist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21

pointed on the board of censors, Dr. T. G. Gaines of Mobile was elected orator, and Dr. <llebrew of Mobile alternate orator The nominating committee select ed the following council in their report which was adopted: Dr. W. R. Jackson, pr E. B. Ward, Dr. A. A. Green, Dr. ]. D. S. Davis, pr. E. J. Coynton and Dr. J. L. Ray.
 A new constitution was proposed and submitted by pr. w. H. Sanders. It was then read article by article. and with a few unimportant amendments adopted.
 Dr. Sanders presented the report of the board of censors of which he was chair man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
Bremen Extinguish a Blaze In the
 Dairy Depot.

fire which Is thought to have origi- mated from an electric wire in the kitchen of the dairy depot, next to the Hillinan hotel. on Nineteenth street oc- cured about 10 o'clock last night. The damage is estimated at $500 The build ing. which is owned by Frank Nelson, Jr.. Is fully insured. The stock is also insured. In a few minutes after the alarm was sent in the department had the fire extinguished t-@ VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
DOCTORS ADJOURN l ID MEET IN MOBILE State Medical Association Had ] Most Important Meeting THE OFFICERS ELECTED Anti-TubercuIosis Committee Will Be Formed-censors Make Report.
 Many Practical Matters Con-
 sdered-Monument
THE OFFICERS ELECTED

The State Medical association held the last meeting of its annual session yes terday, and adjourned sine die at o'clock in the afternoon. The day was devoted to business, committee reports and the election of officers for the ensu- ing twelve month.
 The new officers are: pr. George Tilgh- man McWhorter of Riverton, president; Dr. Louis W. Johnston of Tuskegee, senior vice president; pr. A. J. Coley of Alexander City, junior vice president: Dr. William H. Sanders. state health officer; Dr. J. N. Baker of Mobile, secretary; Dr. Henry G. Perry of Greensboro, treasurer. Dr. D. F. Talley of Birmingham and Dr. J. R. G. Howell of Birmingham were ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Pythians Offer Aid.

Forth Worth. Tex. April 2o.-Supreme Chancellor Charles k. Shlevely of the Knights of Pythlas wired Hon. E. F. Burns. grand chancellor of California to- day as follows:
 "Six hundred and fifty thousand Knights of Pythias extend sympathy and tender their aid. Wire me here at once"
 The transmission of $5000 to the San Francisco relief committee was ordered and an appeal was directed to all subor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
CITY WILL BE GREATER
 THAN BEFORE DISASTER

San Francisco. April 2O.-Mayor Schmitz today sent the following telegram to President Roosevelt:
 'To the President of the United States,
 Washington.
 "Generous contributions of $1,OOGOOO from the federal government for relief of desti- ute citizens received and deeply appre- cated. The people overwhelmed by your generosity. All of this money will be used for relief purposes. Property owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21

decided to rebuild as soon as fire ceases. City will imedately proceed to provide capital for the purpose of reconstruct ing public buildings, schools. jails, the hospitals. sewers and salt and fresh wa ter systems The people hope that the federal government will at once provide ample appropriations to rebuild all fed eral buildings on q scale beftting the new San Francisco. We are determined to restore to the nation its chief sta- tion on the Pacific.
 "E. E. sCHMITz, Mayor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Chinese Raise s5ooo.

Los Angeles, April 20.-The Chinese population of Los Angeles today sub scrlbed S5OO0 in cash for the relief of San Francisco's earthquake victims and also forwarded a carload of rice, vegetables and meal.
 John Murphy. the veteran actor and Oliver Morosco today raised among the theatrical people of this city a fund of s9000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Calls on Homeopaths.

Little Rock. Ark, April 20.-Dr. w. D. Green. president of the American lnstl- tute of Homeopathy, tonight issued the following appeal to his fellow-members of that organization;
 Tn behalf of our unfortunate members residing in California we appeal to the homeopathic profession for aid. l have appointed Dr. J. C. Wood of Cleveland, O.. to receive and distribute such dona- tions. Please respond at once"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Fund Raised in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla. April 2o.-At meet ing of citizens held for the purpose of raising money for the alleviation of suf- fering from earthquake and fire in Cali fornia, the sum of s7050 was contributed in an hour At the rate at which contri- buttons are being sent to the commit tee, it is believed that over s0000 will be raised The musicians of Jacksonville will giveAan entertainment for the bene- fit of the California sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Appeal on Behalf of Churches.

New York. April 20.-The national fed eration of churches today sent out an ap- peal to the churches in behalf of San Francisco sufferers saying We recom- mend to all religious organizations that at their first Sabbath meeting they take a generous collection for such aid that the contributions received be sent to their proper denominational representative or to the Red Cross society at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Atlanta Sends Over 5000.

Atlanta. April 2O-The Chamber of Commerce has called mass meeting Of citizens for tomorrow afternoon to raise funds for the sufferers by the Paeiflc coast disaster In addition to the soooO sent by telegraph by the City Couneh yesterday afternoon nearly $250o has been raised through the subscription lists opened by the daily papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
GOVERNMENT BUSY WITH
 MEASURES FOR RELIEF

Washington. April 20.-Every branch of the government service from the Presi- dent down Is bending every effort to bring to the earthquake sufferers speedy re- lief. The cabinet today decided that Sec retary Metcalf should proceed to San Francisco as the representative of the na- tional government and to consult with the authorities as to what is needed to relieve distress.
 It is realized here by one and all that independently of outside aid, the federal authorities have a duty to perform which to make it count must be performed with all possible dispatch. Every available yes sels in the vicinity of San Francisco whether belonging to the navy, army. rev enue cutter service, fish commission or lighthouse service. has been directed to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Bernhardt to Give Benefit.

Springfield, H., April 20-The senate today adopted joint resolution giving permission for the erection of tent on the lake front Chicago for the benefit of the performance of Sarah Bernhardt for San Francisco sufferers on Thursday ve- ming, May 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Assessment for Victims.

Chicago, April 2O.-Robert NJ. Minnehan, chairman of the national board of trus- tees of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, today authorized the national secretary at Kansas City to spread a per capita tax of 20 cents on each member in the order of the United States and Canada for the relief of the distressed in Cal ifornia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Mexico Will Send Funds.

Mexico City April 2O-Sympathy of Mexico for sufferers of the San Fran cisco disaster is taking tangible form The government has contributed 30On pesos for the victims. This amount Will be immediately transmitted to San Fran cisco. Many benefit performances will be given in order to raise more money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Fir. Breaks Out Afresh.

Washington. April 2o.--The war depart ment tonight received the following Vest ern Union telegram from San Francisco:
 Ut is now reported at o'clock san Francisco time that the fire has broken out on the wharves north of Market street. and 1t is feared that unless checked 1t may reach the Oakland ferry building,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Columbus. Ga. Offers $500.

Columbus, Ga. April -1speeial9-The City Council this afternoon passed resoln- tlons of sympathy for San Francisco and made an appropriation of s5O0 for the California sufferers. This may be in- creased to 5000 when the appropriation is finally voted on at the regular meeting of that body few days later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
unknomn Man offers s25.ooo.

New York, April 20.--A man who was unknown to Mayor Mcclellan, or to any of the attaches of the Mayors office, called at the city hall today and handed s25,OOO to the Mayor for the benefit of the San Francisco sufferers. When the Mayor asked his identity. the stranger said 'I cannot tell you from whom 1t comes; but I can assue you that 1t Is clean money. Write in the list that it is a contribution from a friend of human ifVr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
KnIahts of coIumbus Aet.

New Haven, Conn April 9.-Edward l.. Hearn. supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, today issued a notice to the councils of the order in all parts of the United States and Canada stating that if councils wished to contribute financial aid to San Francisco sufferers. the money should be forwarded by wire to State Deputy George A. Connolly of San Fran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
TralnIoad of Supplies En Route.

St Louis, April 20.-With orders giv- ingl it clear right of way special government train composed of ten large freight cars loaded with tents. mattresses. blankets and cots was dispatched Tor San Francisco today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Will Spend s5,ooo,ooo in Frisco.

New York. April 2o.-It was announced at the office of M. Guggenheim & Sons today that orders have been issued by the firm to proceed as soon as practicable with the construction of S5,000,O00 smelt- ing plant in San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Can Draw for $50. 900.

Philadelphia. April 20-The citizens permanent relief committee today wired Governor Pardee. authorizing him to draw on Drexel S Co. this city, for an additional $500O0, making s75000 in all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Mine Workers Give 5000.

Indianapolis Ind. April 2o-The inter- national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America today voted s1OOO for the relief of San Francisco suf- ferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Mass Meeting in Louisville.

Louisville. ky. April 2o.--A mass meet ing to provide relief for the San Francisco sufferers has been called for Sunday afternoon. Mayor Earth opened sub scription today and money is coming in rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Offer $25, ,ooo Gift.

Hamburg. April 2O.-+The Hamburg American Steamship eoinpany has tele- graphed to President Roosevelt that the company has contributed s25,0o0 for the relief of the sufferers at San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
 OFFERED TO STRICKEN

dinate lodges in the United States for assistance.
 Subscriptions are to be sent to C, s. r. Neal. president board of control. Man haitian building, Chicago, tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
s26.ooo Raised In an Hour.

Columbus. O.. April 20-At a meeting of citizens today at the Board of Trade, $2O,OOO in cash was subscribed for the relief of the sufferers in San Francisco within an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Pennypacker Calls for Aid.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 20.-Governor | Pennypacker today issued a proclamation | calling on the people of Pennsylvania | to contribute to the relief of the San Francisco sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Archbishop Calls for Aid.

Chicago. April 20-Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco, who is in Chicago to- day, issued an appeal for aid for the churches of the San Francisco diocese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Refugees in Sacramento.

Sacramento, Cal, April 2o.-Refugees from San Francisco are beginning to ar rive here in large numbers. Many of them refused to sleep in buildings, pre- ferring to rest in Capitol park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Folk Calls for Contributions.

Jefferson City, Mo-, April Ex-Governor Folk today Issued a proclamation calling on the people of Missouri to contribute to the relief of the stricken people of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21
Chattanooga Raises $2ooo.

Chattanooga, April 20-Chattanooga to- day raised over s20O0 for the sufferers from the San Francisco disaster The fund is rapidly growing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-21

carry supplies of every description to the stricken city of San Francisco and render other assistance while officers of the army on the Pacific coast and else where have been given imperative in- structions to ship tents, rations, medical and other relief supplies.
 offers of assistance from abroad have been very gratifying to the President, but he feels the United States IS able to care for the San Francisco sufferers and contributions from foreign countries will be declined. MT. Ballin of the Hamburg American line offered s25,0O0 for the Cal ifornia sufferers today, but it was de- clined.
 . The question of an additional appropria- uon to meet the expense of the work of the government in rushing supplies to San Francisco and alleviating distress in that quarter will be brought to the atten- tion of Congress tomorrow.