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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
MANY CHILDREN
BEING EXAMINED
EnsIey Principals Prepare for
Monday Opening
EXAMINATIONS CONTINUE
Council Meeting Tonight Will Be
Largely of Routine Nature-Pro-
fessor Walker Moves
to EnsIey.

Ensley September 5.-(Special. )--Indica-
pective pupils who were taking the ex-
aminations for entrance today, point to
the conclusion that the city schools are
just entering upon the greatest year in
their history. The teaching corps was
completed last night when the board held
special meeting and elected Miss Vera
Barton to the position made vacant by
the resignation of Miss Miriam Wilson.
The full force is as follows:
High School-Prof. r. E. Tidwell, prin-
cipal, mathematics and science; Miss
Mamie Blackwell, English; Miss Virginia
Booth, Latin and history.
Grammar School-Miss Patricia Strib-
ling, seventh grade; Miss Annie r. Mill
gan, sixth grade and drawing; Miss Sa-
rah H. Glider, fifth grade; Miss Bertha
Cowan, fourth grade; Miss Elsie Morris,
second grade Miss Vera Barton, first
grade Mrs Cecile Wilson, junior first.
Moore school--John C. Blackwell, prin-
clpal and fifth grade; Miss Alice Craig
fourth grade; Miss Mae Wedgeworth,
third grade Miss Ella McRee, second
grade Mrs. Alice Formanf senior first
grade Miss Myria Morris. junior first
grade.
Mrs. Thomas r. Walker. supervisor of
music in both schools.
Negro School-H. A. Knox, Matte l..
Frazier, Nellie w. Deem, Mary E. Wade,
Cloe B. Word and Alice Compton.
Examinations viii be continued tomor-
row and all parent who expect to en-
ter thoir children in the Ensiey schools
who have not heretofore taken the grade
work. are urged to bring them to the
school in the morning in order to make
all arrangements before the formal OPEN
ing, which will take place on next Monday
morning.
Council Meeting.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of
the City Council will be held in the city
hall tomorrow night and considerable
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
AGED FARMER IS
BURNED TO DEATH
cHARRED BODY OF TOM WOODS
TAKEN FROM RUINS OF HIS
HOME NEAR sELMA-cAUsE OF
FIRE NOT KNOWN.

Selma, September 5.--(Special.) -Tom
Woods, a well known white farmer, who
lives about six miles north of the city,
was burned to death late last night. The
remains were brought to Selma early
this morning and carried to the home of
his mother on Franklin street, from
where the funeral services took place this
afternoon at o'clock. Mr.. Woods was
well known throughout this section of the
state and the accident which caused his
death is greatly deplored by his friends.
He leaves an aged mother and several
brothers and sisters to mourn his death
How the accident which caused Mr..
Woods death occurred Is not known, but
it is known that Mr.. Woods was a great
reader and he was in the habit of sitting
up late at night reading. He was also
subject to spasms and it Is thought by
his friends that while he was reading
last night that one of these spasms came
upon him without warning and that in
falling he knocked the lamp from the table
and that 1t set the house afire.
He lived alone upon his plantation and
nothing was known of the accident which
befell him until some of his neighbors
saw the flames. These hurried to the
scene of the fire but when they arrived
the house was mass of flames and
through the blaze they saw the body of
Mr.. Woods lying upon the floor, but they
were powerless to render him any as
sistance If he had been alive. The flames
also quickly spread to an adjoining dwell
ing which was soon destroyed.
As soon as possible the body of Woods
was taken from the burned building by
his neighbors. It was burned beyond
recognition and was badly charred. The
family of the deceased were informed
of the accident early this morning shortly
before the charred body was brought to
the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
CURE BY THE
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"About four years ago I was afflicted
with black splotches all over my face
and few covering my body, which
produced q severe itching irritation, and
which caused me a great deal of annoy
ance and suffering, to such an extent that
] was forced to call in two of the leading
physicians of my town. After thor
ough examination of the dreaded COM
plant they announced it to be skin
eczema in its worst form. They treated
me for the same for the length of one
year, but the treatment did me no good.
Finally became despondent and
decided to discontinue their services.
Shortly afterwards, my husband in read
ing a copy of a weekly New York
paper saw an advertisement of the Cuti-
cura Remedies. He purchased the en-
tire outfit, and after using the contents
of the first bottle of Cuticura Resolvent
In connection with the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment, the breaking out entirely
stopped. / continued the use of the
Cuticura Remedies for six months, and
after that every splotch was entirely
gone and the affected parts were left as
clear as ever. have not felt symp-
tom of the eczema since, which was three
years ago.
1.-THE Cuticura Remedies not only
cured me of that dreadful disease,
eczema, but other complicated troubles
as well; and l have been the means of
others being cured of the same disease
by the Cuticura Remedies, and | don't
hesitate in saying that the Resolvent
is the best blood medicine that the world
has ever known" Lizzie E. Sledge,
$40 Jones Ave,
Oct. %, 1905. Selma, Ala
Bold throughout the world Cucura soap PIC, oini-
menii e0c kesoiyen 50c lin form Of Chocolate Coated
Pills, Csc per vial Of COL may be had OF all druggists.
Potter Drug and Chem Corp Sole Props, Boston. Msss.
. BY Mailed Free, 1.-THE Cuhcura Skin Book and
How to Cure Dishguring Humors."
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Statehood Act Endorsed.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, September 81
The republican territorial committee
today by a vote of 35 to 10 endorsed
the Hamilton joint statehood act, join
ing New Mexico with. Arizona. The
committee appointed subcommittee
OF i've to work with like committee
from the democrats forming nom
partisan joint statehood board. 1t is
probable that the opposition to state
hood will make a fight against endorse
ment in the convention to be held at
Los Vegas on September 20.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Boy Is Killed.

Waco, Tex, Sept 9mbef J.-Tdtha
Honea, a 14-year-old boy. was shot and
killed this AFTERNOON on the city ball
square. He was passing on sidewalk
in front of saloon just as Mark Firm
berg and Joe Marx began duel with
pistols. One shot was fred and this
went wild, hitting the little fellow in
the back of the head, killing him In
stantly. Firnberg was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Child Breaks Neck.

Natchez, September 5.-While hang
ing with her hands on board thirty
inches above the sidewalk in front Of
her fathers store this afternoon Con
cetto Pagano, aged years, lost heI
hold and fell across the gutter. Her
head struck the curbing, breaking heI
neck, and she died In few minutes
without uttering a sound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
BRIDGE CARS NOTICE.

Beginning Tuesday, Septem-
Der 4, and continuing until fur
Their notice, all cars now using
the Twenty second st. bridge
will come in and go out by way
of Twentieth St., while the
Twenty-second st. bridge is be-
ing put in repairs.
B'ham Ry.. 1t. & Pr. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Falls 1926 Feet,

Lewiston, Me-, September 5.-Carl
Smith, professional aeronaut, fell 1876
feet from balloon at the fair grounds
this afternoon and was probably IA
tally injured He started to make his
descent ON a trapeze attached to a
parachute. when one of the trapeze
ropes broke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06

asking him TO order an election for the
removal of the court house of Clay coun-
ty from Ashland to Lineville. The
friends of the Ashland side were notified
by the governor of the action taken and
they will be allowed to have a look at
the petition and see II II is bona fide
majority of the voters OF the county. If
so he will appoint commissioners in due
time to hold the election.
Judge w. f. Wilkinson has been APP
pointed chief clerk to the commissioner of
agriculture in place of ]. c. Adams, who
recently resigned. Judge wilkinson has
resigned as one of the state examiners
of public accounts to take the place. He
will hold on under his brother, j. A. Will
kinson. who has been nominated and will
be elected commissioner for the next term.
Officers Elected.
The grand encampment of the Odd Fell
lows elected the following officers this
afternoon. ]. A. McCiusky, Birmingham,
grand patriarch;s s. J.. Erkuert. Birming-
ham, grand high PRIEST F. F. Conway.
Mobile, grand senior warden d. ]. Deacy,
Tuscaloosa, grand junior warden: E. Frs
well birmingham. grand treasurer; A. l..
Miller. Birmingham, grand representa-
tive. The new grand patriarch appointed
w Shaefer. Mobile. grand marshall; w.
r. Owens Birmingham. inside sentinel:
DR.. W. C. Hubbs, Bessemer, outside SEN
tinel: executive committee, Horace Hood,
Montgomery; w. g.. Lewis. Birmingham;
L. B. Locke. Dawson. The meeting next
year will be held in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Committee Meets.

New York, September 5.-The ex.
ecutive committee of the international
policyholders' committee met here to-
day. No information was given out.
The full committee will meet tomor-
row morning at the Waldorf Astoria.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06

| business of a routine nature is to be dis
| posed of. One matter of interest will
be the arrangements for the purchasing
or two fire horses to draw the new hose
wagon recently added to the equipment
OF the fire department. 1t Is also thought
to be quite probable that the council
Will discuss the advisability of making
another bond issue for school purposes.
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. Henry w. Wood of Memphis has re-
turned to his home, after a pleasant visit
to his parents in Ensley.
Miss Sara Hudson Glider has returned
from a six weeks visit to New York and
Canadian points and Washington
Prof. Thomas r. Walker the newly
elected principal OF the Ensley pubic
schools, moved to Ensley from Wylam
today where he was superintendent last
year. The superinlsrdenrs home in this
city will be on the corner of Avenue G.
and Twenty-secOnd street.
The revival meetings which are In FROG
ress in the tent at the corner of Avenue
Fl and Nineteenth street, continue to
draw large congregations at eacn service
At the meeting tonight. marked fervnr
WIS shown by many and the. sermon Of
the Rev Hendricks was pronounced TO
be one of the strongest that he has SO
far delivered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Officers Elected.

TRY the Gawk for haif-tone and line
Aue-teraId 5uiIdIna
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
SKIN ECZEMA
IN WORST FORM

Black SpIotches All Over Face :
Produced Severe ltching-Year's
Treatment by Physicians Did No
Good and Became Dependent
Affected Parts Now Clear as Ever
Alabama Ladys
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06
Council Meeting.

The regular semi-monthiy meeting OF
the City Council will be held in the city
hall tomorrow night, and considerable
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-06

oookS Out OF Sndpe.
State examiner of public accounts finds
some bad bookkeeping in the offices of
Tallapoosa county, and tells of it in re-
ports made to the governor. Max Adams.
tax collector. was found due SIS. 40 on
amounts carried to him, but not collected
He arranged to take care of 1t in the
legal way.
1t was found that Tax Assessor w. H.
Green had not carried forward taxes on
$11 600 in valuation which he did when
attention was called to it, Probate Judge
G. j. Sorrell had not reported 5000 on
mortgage tax. Every one OF the items are
taken care of In the right way, on atten-
ton being called to them.
The officers whose books were over
hauled and no trouble found were Super
intendent of Education J. p. Oliver, Sher-
if B. b. Smith and Circuit Clerk ]. L,
Reeves.
To Remove Court House.
The governor has received petition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
LICENSE Of BIC
BOSTON COAL co.
IS SUSPENDED

Boston, April Secretary OF state
William NJ. Olin yesterday suspended the
license of the Metropolitan Coal company
OF this city. which has been charged with
fixing extortlonate prices on coal since
the coal strike movement was begun. Sec
retary Olin does not, however find that
the prices are eXtortionate and he does
not revoke the license on that complaint.
He concludes. however. that there is a
fair question as TO whether the price of
coal as recently fixed by the company is
not exorbtant and excessive, and he sus-
pends the license under the statute which
permits him 10 take such action for Just
and sufficient reason.
Secretary Olin believes that the entire
question is one for the judiciary. and his
finding is In the nature OF probable cause,
so that the question may be considered by
a justice OF the superior court. To which
the coal company now has the right 10
appeal, Secretary Olin reports that he
found no evidence OF "A monopoly or OF
general agreement among the dealers TO
raise the price, but he is inclined to the
opinion that II the word "extortionate"
I'm the statutes means "unrea sonable and
eXorbitant." the licenses should be sus-
pended. The law does not say whether
the company can sell coal pending the ap-
peal or as to how soon an appeal must be
taken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
CANADA CUP RULES

Several important changes have been
made I'm the rules that are to govern the
international yacht races next August for
the Canada's cup. Representatives OF tho
ROYAL Canadian and Rochester Yacht
clubs determined on the revised rcgula-
fions after n lengthy discussion
IL has been agreed that the triangular
race will be once around tho equilaterai
triangle OF q nautical miles Heretofore
the yachts have been required to sail
twice around an edulateral triangle Of is
miles. or three miles TO a leg. Under the
new rules they must sail seven miles 90
leg. In the windward and leeward
events instead Of four miles to windward
or leeward and return twice the new
regulations insist that the distance TO
windward or leeward and return shan be
is miles.
This means an extra three miles 10 be
covered In the triangular races and two
more miles on the windward and lee
ward events. The time limit has been
restored 10 five hourc. and the boats must
be measured az least four DAYS prior 10
the first race. which will be sailed on sat
urday, Aug. 10. 1907
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
LONG FIGHTS NOW

With the decision OF the courts maxi
ing 90 round bouts legal at Esslngton
Pa. the Tuxedo Park club Is arranging
to hold a big fstic encounter next We'd
nesday night. Amby McGarry Of New
York and Adam Ryan of Chicago have
agreed to clash and real old-fashioned
long distance battle In the east is looked
for.
Both boys are working hard for the
fight, which means a great deal To them.
as Joe Cans has promised to defend his
welter- we light championship against the
winner McGarTy has fought I'm many
three-round bouts i'm New York and won
favor by his forceful tactics. He is a
hard hitter and game and IL will be in
teresting TO note whether he can go a
distance In Ryan he has a hard one
to solve.
The legalzng OF long fights means that
Il Is only a question OF a short time when
the big fights will shift from San Fran
cisco TO the east. Tom ORourke, match
maker OF the Tuxedo club, is working to
arrange several first-class battles. and one
of them is between Bob Fftzsimmons and
Tommy Burns.
ORourke wired yesterday TO Fitssim-
mons. who is i'm Toledo asking him 10
meet Burns. and Fitz replied that he
would come east next week and consider
the matter. Gus Rubin was carded TO
meet Burns. but O'Rourke thinks the
Cornishman would be the better drawing
card.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
WAR WITH BOOKIES BAD

Senator r. n. McCarren. Jesse Lew
isohn. the plunger, and w. ~. Scheftel
the Wall street broker Joined forces al
the Bennings track yesterday afternoon
in an attack on the booKmakers but they
suffered two costly defeats. Jai Alai, In
the second race, and Bellsnicker. In the
sixth, made up the trio's armament but
II had the force OF popgun against the
sides OF a battleship. orphan Boy and
Jack McKeon held matters safe for the
knights OF the high stool. and their oppo-
nents were not I'm the struggle.
Bellsnicker was IN light. and on the
strength OF fast trials was counted on
as sure thing" Tho cutting OF the
odds from 90 10 down TO . TO told the
confidence placed I'm him and best tells tho
losses Belsnicker stopped at the end
and Jack McKeon went I'm with a rush
Jai Alai was well named after the
Cuban game OF chance. His ouds were
-eut from 10 10 l. and then he went
down TO ignominious defeat. orphan
Boy held him safe AT all stages and won
easily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE RACES
HELD ON RIVER THAMES TODAY

ON the eve of the annual boat race be-
tween oxford and Cambridge universities
ideal weather and an interesting contest
are promised. A fortnight ago the odds
were all in favor OF oxford, but since they
have all been practicing on the Thames
the Cambridge oarsmen have improved so
rapidly that the betting is now slightly
I'm their favor
The oxford men have the advantage in
physique and weight. while the Cambridge
crew have the better style and more dash.
and IL they are able 70 stay the course are
most sure TO win.
Oxford's strength. however, may stlll
tell. The OXonions brought n new boat
10 London but week ago decided TO re-
vert 10 last years boat and do not seem
TO have been happy in their practice. In
any event, a fine race Is expected.
oxford has tremendous power In the
boat, which is, however, largely amid
ships.
The stroke is considered TO be tho ideal
weight. 156. but No. weighs only 1i6
pounds. which would he considered very
light over here Jones at No. Is a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
COMPROMISE RESTORES
PEACE To HUNGARY

Vienna. April After Ia months Of
controversy, always OF an acute and often
OF bitter nature, between the throne
and the coalition parties. the Hungarian n
crisis has finally been settled Both
suit obtained which. on the one hand, IL
declared to be n complete victory for the
crown. but appears TO be really n COM
promise
The compromise. whicb-came unexpect-
eddy. was chiefly due 10 tho efforts OF the
coalition, who feared that at tho last mo-
ment the advent OF a period Of absolutism
was inevitable II the elections were not
held before April ., as prescribed by the
constitution
The FeJervary cabinet welcomed the
overtures OF the coalition. and thus an
agreement was speedily reached
Under the terms Of agreement the
emperor king assents to the formation
-af-a new cabinet by the coalition TO carry
out the elections under the old limited
election law this month, and to hold a
session of the parliament in May
The government guarantees TO pass the
budget OF 1905 -06 and also the recruiting.
military and investment bills and inter-
national commercial treaties. and TO main
tain the status quo between Austria and
Hungary. The new parliament will he
asked to pass n bill adopting universal
suffrage and will then be dissolved. allow
ing the election of new parliament under
the universal suffrage system 10 deal with
the military demands and rights OF the
crown under the constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
SAILOR BURKE
GAVE SAVAGE
FADE AWAY BLOW

Sailor Burke last night knocked out Jim
Savage I'm the second round or a fast
fight in the main bout at the stag OF the
Sharkey Athletic club. with fade away
blow. A large crowd. I'm which was lib
eral sprinlNling OF New York politicians,
Witnessed the battle.
In the first round the men boxed rather
cautiously, Showing only flashes OF their
real form. Burke landed some hard body
punches and countered with great force
on Savage's jaw. The latter threw his left
over with effect and staggered Burke once
or twice with hard jolt. The round was
even.
Both cut loose I'm the second round.
After several hot miX-ups savage landed
a hard right swing on Burke's neck and
the Sailor clinchcd. After the break Saw
age again put hard right 10 the same
spot and rnC crowd pvg5rrr -ft1trf-f fte4i
a Knockout Suddenly Burke let fly a
swift hook that landed on Savage's jaw
and then Jim held. A hot miX-up oc-
Cured. and just before the bell rang
Burke planted a right half hook flush on
Savage's jaw and the latter went down
and out.
He was given a two minutes rest and
came up for the third round. Burke i'm
mediately sailed I'm TO finish him. He put
Savage down with a light hook TO the jaw
and when Jim got up Burke feinted with
his left. Savage ducked and the Sailor
smashed him on the back OF the neck,
sending him 10 the floor with "A thud. Saw
age finally got up and was trying TO find
Burke to hold on 10, when the referee
stopped the fight.
In the other bouts Jack Durane stopped
Larry McGrath I'm the third round. Jeff
O'Connen won from Tom Conway In two
rounds, Myer Harris lost TO Tommy Allen,
Danny Dunno beat Val Coogan, Mickey
McDonough was better than Pat
O'RoUrke Josh Billings beat Jack Ash
ton, Young Terry Ryan outpointed Tom
Reed, and Kid Apple won from Kid Palm
er.
Mike Tuths the clever Brooklyn fighter.
easily beat Eddie Wallace OF Philadelphia
I'm the star bout at the stag OF the How
ard A. G. last night. 1t wag four-round
affair. and Tuths kept on top OF his man
all through the go. At the end Wallace
appeared to be all in.
In one OF the prelminaries Jack Sin
mock broke his arm in the third round
Of the his fight with Mark Devlin,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
COLUMBIA At SOCK[R

Quakers met Tartars in the association
football game at Columbia oval yesterday
afternoon and the Haverford Socker team
could not do better than a tie with CO.
lumbia. With victories over Harvard and
Pennsylvania In the intercollegiate series
for tho championship and the Milne cup,
the Haverford players were looked upon
as almost certain winners. but a goal
apiece was the only scoring done.
A strong wind spoiled many OF the fine
points OF socker which tho visitors had
previously shown and 10 handicapped their
efforts However. they were the first TO
score After half an hour OF play Smith,
Haverford's outside right. made a quick
dash from midheld and scored. But IL
only renewed the Columbia players ef-
forts. and ten minutes later they had
tied the score. Capt. Evans, heading the
ball on pass from Anan.
Both teams fought hard in the second.
half ard matters were even The gan,c
througheut was clean and free from
any sort OF rough or foul play.