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New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
BARON ISVOLSKI.
Russia's Ne7o Foreign Minister =
Cause of Lamsdorf's Retirement.

Although Count Lamsdorff is one of the most
upright and conscientious of men. devoted to
his sovereign, and who has been identified with
Count Witte, first of all in endeavOring to avert
the with Japan, and after that in his eff
forts to bring about the introduction OF liberal
regime yet his retirement from the post of
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia is likely
to prove of advantage TO his government, for
he is altogether out of touch with popular
sentiment abroad is among the least travelled
of all his countrymen and has never had the ad-
vantage of any diplomatic training expert
ence. His successor, the other hand, Baron
IsvOlski, is probably at the present moment the
most able and brilliant diplomat in the service
of the Czar He is a much younger man than
Count LamsdOrff and more abreast of the times.
He won his spurs representative of Alexan-
der III at the Vatican, where he conducted ne
gotiations of the most delicate character with
so much adroitness to win the good will both
of his own government and of the Papacy. So
small were the hopes entertained at St Peters
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

vices in this respect that he was transferred
from Toxic 20 the post OF Minister at Copen-
hagen. The latter by reason Of the close re-
lationship existing between the reigning houses
of Russia and Denmark. has always been looked
upon as a mission Indicating confidence and
marked favor on the part Of the two royal and
imperial families Moreover, it has always
proved a stepping stone to speedy promotion.
either to a first class embassy, as in the case OF
Baron Mohrenheim, or to the post of Minister
of Foreign Affairs, in the instance of the late
Count AIouravieff. the predecessor of Count
LamsdOrff.
Baron IsvOlsk who has a charming wife and
some pretty children, differing in this respect
from the last five Ministers of Foreign Affairs at
ST. Petersburg who were either bachelors OF
widOwers, is a quiet man. with the most charm
ing manners, inspiring belief in his sincerity In
fact his engaging frankness disarns all sus-
picion and makes friends for him everywhere
while there is no trace Of arrogance or POM
posity in his composition Possessed Of a pro-
found knowledge Of the situation in the Far
Orient, and equally we'll acquainted with the
intricate politics Of the Balkans where he spent
the earlier portion of his career. he brings TO
his new Office an amount of diplomatic expert
ence superior to that Of any Of his predecessors,
with the possible exception Of Prince LobanoT
and may be depended upon to avoid the some
times embarrassing mistakes of Count Lams-
dOrff.
Count Lamsdorffs position has been extremely
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20
FOR OWLS HEAD PARK.
City to 1fcqaire Property on Shore
DnUe, Br00kiyn.

After long deliberation the city is at last to
take steps toward the acquisition of the Bliss
estate at Bay Ridge. Brooklyn, for public
park, to be known Owls Head Park. Control
Ter Metz is highly in favor of the project, and
the Mayor voted in favor of taking the property
for park purposes some months ago The city,
through Corporation Counsel Delany, has given
notice of its intention to apply to the Supreme
Court May 2S for the appointment of a spe-
cial commission of estimate and assessment,
empowered to go ahead with the details of ac
quiring the property. The city's course is in
accord with the recommendation of the Board
Of Estimate and ApportiOnment on February H..
1905, approved by the Mayor February 2S, 1905.
Not only does Controller Metz favor the park
scheme, but he would also in connection with it
establish 4 line Of ferries from the Battery to
Bay Ridge avenue, running alternately with the
Both street ferrybOats One of the chief OBJ
jects of such line would be to for all the
Fort Hamilton Bay Ridge, Bath Beach and
COney Island trucking. Other features of the
Controllers plan the improvement of the
Shore Road and the leasing of the Bliss mansion
now on the grounds a restaurant, to be con-
Quoted like the ClaremOnt on Riverside Drive
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

Though the Controllers scheme calls for
aotal expenditure of more than So 100000 only
about two-thirds Of that amount will be needed
Immediately Though the property to be taken
is generally spoken of the Bliss estate, it
really includes three different estates. The
Bliss estate itself comprises twenty-five acres
of upland and twelve and one-half acres of
land under water, with the riparian rights ap-
pertaining thereto The executor of the estate
has offered the upIands for $7jOOOO and the
riparian rights for $1,000000 The Kidney
tate, including eighty-onc lots, and the Tracy
estate of one hundred and twenty-three lots ad-
join the Bliss estate and the whole would make
one of the finest parks in the city say those who
have looked over the ground The boundaries
Of the park as proposed First avenue, the
Shore Road, Wakeman Place and Bay Ridge
avenue.
There is very little to be done to the Bliss
estate to convert it into a park, according to
advocates of the plan. once the home of Henry
c. Murphy, American Minister at The Hague
from 1871 to 1861, and later the home of E. w
Bliss, the property has been particularly fortu-
nate in being in the hands of men who took an
especial pride in it's appearance.
Mr. Bliss spent much money in the develop
meHt Of the estate, and it has the appearance of
a big park. On the highest point of the up
land stands a rustic stone observation tower
from the summit of which a fine view of the
harbor and the whole Bay Ridge region is to
be had on clear days
Near the tower stands the house, on a high
ridge of ground and side a broad drive
sweeps up to the high porticoed main entrance
on the other side a broad lawn studded with
Eteat trees and Towering shrubs. and outlined
with wei kept walks, slopes away toward the
shore aHording from almost any point a fine
view cf the bay.
One of the most noticeable features of the
grounds are many little sandstone images that
are to be found along the walks ana in unex-
pected nooks amid the shrubbery These are
either in lrdicrOus attitudes and outlandish
costumes, or wear laughabIe grimaces their
weathe; eaten faces They range from Beau
Brummel t, Dutch fshwivcs. and their appear
they suddenly pop into view from be-
hind some bush or angle in the walk lends an
odd charm 10 the beauty of the grounds Rustic
seats are to be found here and there beneath
he shade trees
New-York tribune., 1906-05-20

shaky for some time past. and it is only the
warm affection entertained for him by EN-
/ peror Nicholas and by the two Empresses that
has delayed until now his suppression by IsvoI-
/ ski True, he labOred with Count Witte and Gen
/ eral kurOpatkin to prevent the war with Japan.
and was afterward identified with the latter in
promoting schemes for legislative government
and for the bringing about of a more liberal
regime But in the diplomatic negotiations with
! Japan that led up to the war he was entirely
overridden Yet had to hear in silence the blame
for the mistakes made by those of the cars
| advisers who insisted that the NIikado would
never dare to so to What seems 10 have
determined, however. his virtual removal from
the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs was The
unfortunate publication at Paris Of his teI.-
gram to Count Cassini directing him not only
to side with France against Germany in the
Moorish difficulty. but likewise to let every one
know that all the sympathies of Russia were
with her ally. France, in the matter.
Now. the Kaiser had throughout the war be-
tween Japan and Russia accorded to the latter
an amount of moral and even material support
verging almost upon breach of neutrality. In
fact he showed himself to be Russis's bes..
and wellnish her only, friend in that to her. so
disastrous conflict. And the tribute paid bv
President Roosevelt to Emperor William al the
time of the Peace of Portsmouth gave an indi-
cation of all the Kaiser had done to secure from
Japan favorable terms for the Gar William
had, therefore. every reason TO expect that
Russia would either support Germany at the
Congress Of Algeciras. at any rate maintain
an attitude of absolute neutrality which was al
the more easy in view of the fact that She had
no material interests of her own in Morocco
Not only. however, was William disappointed in
these expectations but he was confronted bv
the apparently Intentional publication at Paris
of Count LamsdOrf's telegram to Count cas-
sini which was almost manifesto against Ger
many. intimating that in the event of a conflict
Russia would be found on the side of France
and of England, the latter being the ally of
Japan OF course, there was intense Indignation
at Berlin. and indeed throughout the length
and breadth of Germany which immediately
proceeded to close her money markets to the
new Russian loan, thereby subjecting Russia to
an Immense amount of inconvenience and ex-
pense What passed between Emperor Mich
Olas and Kaiser William about the affair can
only be cOnjectured But il may safely be as
sumed that the Car explained that Count
LamsdOrR had acted without his approval or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.

The bridal reception given yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Harry Lee Koenig In
honor of Miss Eatherly and Miss Stinson
was one of the most charming afternoon
affairs that has been given this sea-
son.
The reception was held at the beautiful
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Warner,
Mrs Koenigs parents. on Highland ave-
nue.. The drawing rooms were decorated
with bowls and vases of glowing mas
turtiums, with tall ferns and roses. The
dining room was in sweet peas. The entire
house was thrown open to the guests, of
whom there were almost hundred in the
course of the afternoon. among them
some of the most charming and beautiful
young women in Birmingham, who, with
Mrs. Koenig, have recently become
brides
Those assisting Mrs. koenig in the re-
ceiving party were Miss Eatherly. Miss
Stinson and Miss Aurbacher, Miss Eath-
erlys guest. Miss Elizabeth Jemison and
Mrs. David Thompson presided at the
punch bowl. The daintiest refreshments
were served, the ices being in the form
of miniature flower-laden cornucopias.
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ANOTHER PLAN FOR
MEAT INSPECTION
MENDMENT SUBMITTED BY MR..
CRUMPACkER is CLAIMED NOT
TO INFRINGE ON POLICE POW
ERS OF STATES.

Washington, May 31.-Representative
of Indiana introduced a bill today as
substitute for the Beveridge inspection
amendment placed on the agricultural bill
in the Senate. The bill defines the au-
thority which may be vested in the Sec
rotary of agriculture, and lifts the au-
thorty so as not to conflict with the
police powers of the state. In accomplish
ing the adequate inspection with this re-
striction, provision is made whereby the
secretary of agriculture may accept the
statement of inspectors as to the sani-
tary condition of packing houses. Where
opposition is made on the part of packers,
which would make the state inspection
inadequate, the secretary Is authorized
to stop all meat products at state lines
and make a thorough inspection. Where
the state inspection is accepted by the
secretary this federal inspection in transit
will not be made. Certain labels and
tags denotng the character of the state
inspection are provided for use.
Mr.. Crumpacker believes that the Bev-
erldge amendment in authorizing federal
| inspection of packing house Is a violation
| of the police powers of the state, and
| that all of the judicial rulings sustain this
| position.
| Edward Cudahy, head of the Cudahy
| Packing company of Omaha, has written
members of the Nebraska delegation in
congress protesting against the Beverage
meat inspection amendment to the agrt-
| cultural bill He objects to the provision
compelling the packers to pay for the in
| spection, and complains that the bill is
/ too drastic in every particular.
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Mrs. e. II. Shol entertained the For
egn Missionary society and study class of
the Central Presbyterian church yester-
day afternoon.
George Harris, Jr.. has returned from
Kentucky where he has been at the
Kentucky Military institute.
Mrs. r. D. Johnston has returned from
Charlottesville. Va, and from Washing
ton. She attended the meeting of the
Mt. Vernon association as regent from
the state of Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Motion Smith are in
Huntsville.
Mrs. Walter Taylor of Atlanta has as
her guest this week Mrs. Jack w. john
son of Birmingham
Miss Fannie Lee Clabaug'h of Gadsden
is in the city, the guest of Miss Mar
guerite White on North Twenty-fourth
street
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Jones celebrated the
tenth anniversary of their wedding last
Monday at their home, 1906 Fourth ave-
nue., Avondale.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Blake have as their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Horton Of
Mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Satterwhite and
their family have gone to Bowling Green
Ky, where they Will spend two weeks
and later visit in Erin. Tenn.
A ehildren's dance will be given by little
Miss Cora Gregg tomorrow from 4 untll
8 o'clock at her parents home on Airing
ton avenue.
Mrs. Samuel Ledbetter and her son.
Samuel Ledbetter, Jr,, will return from
Tuscaloosa tomorrow. Mr.. Ledbetter is
graduate of the O6 class.
Mrs. G. F. Haz,ctor and children ex-
poet to leave for Cook Springs Saturday
Mrs Charles II. King and her little
daughter are visiting Mrs. Charles
Thompson at Selma.
DR.. and Mrs. j. II. Phillips returned
Wednesday evening from Tuscaloosa.
They were the guests of Prof and Mrs.
E. f. Buckner of the University of Ala
bama. Mrs. Phillips was the guest of
honor at entertainments given by Mrs.
e. C. Snow and Mrs Lee Brice.
The annual picnic of the Sunday school
of the Central Presbyterian church will
be held at Wilson Spring, above East
Lake Saturday, June ..
| DR.. s. NJ. Spencer and family of Green
county are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Spencer at Tenth avenue and Eigh-
tenth street South Highlands.
1
mingham from st. Paul announcing the
marriage of Mr. C. j. Benham of that
| city to Miss Bessie Eargood of Birmlng-
ham. They will reside in St Paul.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
DAY IN THE SENATE.
Much Time Taken In Consde ration of
understands Confirmation.

Washington, May 31.-The Senate today
passed the Knox immunity bill and the
omnibus lighthouse bill with practically
no debate; passed the military academy
bill, and was only prevented from passing
the employers liability bill by a motion
at 2 .. IN. to go into executive session.
Most of the day was devoted TO consid-
Grafton In executive session of the nomi-
nation of Judge James Wckersham to
be Judge of the United States district
court for the district of Alaska, but he
was not confirmed The charges against
him which have prevented confirmation
for three years We're urged strongly by
Senators McCumber Hansbrough, Nell
SON. Teller, Pettus and a number of
others. He was defended by Senators
Foraker Dillingham;, Bailey. Culberson
and others. No vote was had nor did 1t
appear that one is imminent He is serv-
ing on a recess appointment. At 8 p. m.
the Senate adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
GRADUATES ARE
GIVEN DIPLOMAS
Commencement Exercises of
kindergarten Training School
BRIDAL RECEPTION
Mrs. Harry Lee koenig Entertains for
Miss Eatherly and Miss Stinson.
other Social News of
Interest.

The seventh annual commencement of
the Birmingham Free kindergarten Train
ing school took place last evening at $50
o'clock in the assembly hall at the Mar
garet Allen school.
A large gathering was present and the
programme, consisting in part of the kin
dergarten songs, was very charming. Di-
plomas were presented to the three grad
yates, Miss May Belle Shackelford, Miss
Eleanor Emond and Miss Mary Blaine.
Those taking part in the evenings en-
tertainment under the direction of the
superintendent. Miss Mary Drew, were,
besides the graduates, the principals of
the nine Free Kindergartens of the city,
Miss May Hall, Miss Lena Miner, Miss
Willie McCord, Miss Dorothy Armes, Miss
Annie Freeman, Miss Carrie Ullman, Miss
Ida Gelders and Miss Florence Felter Of
Cullman: the members of the junior class,
Miss Emma Ewing, Miss Mary Rumph
and Miss Edith Locke of Greensboro.
The members of the board who were
present last night were: Mrs. j. H.
Phillips, president; Mrs Parkes, Mrs
Quincy Ewing, Mrs. Adler, Mrs Alder.
Mrs. James Bowron. Mrs. W. D. Smith,
Miss Bertha Gelders and Mrs. Graham
Prominent among the kindergarten
workers present was Mrs. Clement c.
Gazzam. formerly Miss Edna Snyder, who
was superintendent of the Birmingham
kindergarten for five years, until her res
ignation last term. when Miss Drew sue
ceeded her. As the pioneer teacher and
foundation builder of this admirable
branch educational endeavor, and as a
worker. enthusiastic. dislnterested and in
defatigable. Mrs. Gazzam achieved most
signal success i'm the kindergarten work,
and brought it up to its present high
standard.
Miss Mary Drew, Mrs. Gazzam's sue
cessor, also from the Louisville Training
school. has done most excellent work.
She supplemented her course in the Louis.
vile schools with post graduate course
at Columbia In New York.
The efforts of these free kindergartens.
fostered by the interest and active, I'M
firing work of a little group of the pro-
gressive women of Birmingham, compris-
ing the board of directors, has accom-
plished more improvement than perhaps
any other organization of It's kind in the
city, and the closing exercises of the
Training school was an occasion of much
interest.
The Rev. DR.. j. A. Duncan made the
address of the occasion and Mrs. j. H.
Phillips presided and delivered the diplo-
mas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
ALABAMA MUSIC
TEACHERS MEET
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE STATE PRESENT
TO TAKE PART IN THE PRO-
eRAMME AT MONTGOMERY.

Montgomery, May 3l.-(SpeeiaD Tho
Alabama Music Teachers association met
here today with the following present.
Miss Stella Harris, Tuscaloosa, president
of the association.
Mrs. ]. B. Murphy, Mr. Tom Garner
and Mrs. T. II. Simpson, from Tusea-
loosa
Miss Helen Hume. Miss Mary Lanler
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Gussen, from
Birmingham
Mrs. S. j. Vann. secretary and treas
urer, from Batelle.
Miss Mary MCGOWAN. Miss Anne c.
Carson, Mrs. r. e. Rhodes and - Y.
E. Rhodes, from Tuskegee.
Mrs. NJ. c. Scott. Miss Fanny .ia IS.
MIR and Mrs. Eilenberg and Miss Beile
Jones from Montgomery.
Miss Laura L. Dale. from Oak Hill
Miss Mary c. Conner. Miss Bonny Now
lin. Miss Mathilde Bilbro and Miss Han
nah Crook, from Gadsden.
Miss Kittybelle Sterling and Miss Geor-
gia Sterling. from Mobile.
Miss Margaret L. Boardman, from
Montevallo.
Mrs Jacob Forney. from springwlle.
Mr.. E. A. Just, from Eufaula.
Miss Sydney Kyle. from Scottsboro.
Mr. b. p Richardson and Mrs. Thomas
Il. Knight, from Greensboro.
The programme of the opening session
at II a. m, was follows:
Overture to "William Tell" Rossini
Montgomery Symphony orchestra, Robt.
Il. Eilenberg, conductor.
Trio d minor, Mendelssohn, Mr.. George
Lindner, violin; MIR. Charles Stewart, cell
10; Mrs. Robert Eilenberg. piano.
Concerto, c minor (Hirst Movement.
Beethoven, Mr.. Johannes Magendanz and
orchestra
Spite-Flute and piano, Edward German
Mr. Ralph Iindner and Mrs. Eilenberg.
Symphony (First MovemenD Beethoven
orchestra
Songs-With violin and cello obllgato
(a), Pastorale; (b), One Spring Morning
Nevin Miss Elizabeth Millspaugh, Mr.
Linderer and Mr.. Stewart.
Concerto, A minor Last Two Move
ments), Greig, Mrs. Eilenberg and or
chestra.
chestra
AT p. m. an organ recital by Mr.. Geo
]. johnson was given.
At D. m a trolley ride to Electric
park was enjoyed.
The following pieces were rendered at
the night concert:
Piano--Alceste de Gluck. Saint Saens
Miss Sidney Kyle Scottsboro.
Violin-(a), Cavatina, Raft
(b)-Grave, Allegro. Adagio from SON
alta C minor. OPP. 49, Beethoven, Miss Mary
c. Conneor, Gadsden.
Piano-(a) Adagio, (b), Allegro Vivace
from Fourth Symphony, Beethoven. Mrs
Jacob Forney. Springville.
voce-Chantez. Riez. Dormez, Gouno6
(vioIn obligato, Miss Connor), Miss Fran
ces e. Dale. Montevallo
violin-Seected. Miss Fannie Marks
Montgomery.
Aria from Queen of Sheeba," Gold
mark, Miss Carrie Lum
Piano-Summer, Chopin, Miss Dora
Sternfeld, Montgomery.
Voice-Summer Chaminade, Mrs. Thorn.
as e. Knight. Greensboro.
Piano
(a)-Ballade, op. IA, iszt. (b), Noe
turne, op. 81 No 2, Chopin (c), Zig
euner Weisen, op. 20. Sarasate Miss Ma
thlde Bilbro. Gadsden.
The business meeting will be held to-
morrow morning.
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GETTING TOGETHER
ON The RATE BILL
ELEVEN AMENDMENTS ARE YET
TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE
coNFEREES OF THE SENATE
AND HOUSE.

Washington, May s1.-There are but
eleven amendments in the railroad rate
bill yet to be disposed Of by the con-
ferees of the Senate and House. Twenty
amendments disposed of was the record
of the two sessions of the conference
committee today. OF the amendments
considered the Senate has receded on
but three while the House conferees have
accepted thirty-nine. Those on which
the Senate has receded are all of minor
Importance and are regarded as not af-
fecting the bill in any way.
The amendments still in dispute include
the express company amendment, those
relating to oil and the ownership of pro-
ducing properties by common carriers,
the anti-pass amendment, the sleeping
car provision. Jim Crow" cars. the bill
of lading provision. the retention or re-
lection of the words lin its judgment"
and fairly remnueratve" and the side
track amendment
The conferees at the morning session
agreed to sit both during the afternoon
and evening. Progress was so rapid at
the afternoon session, however. that the
evening session was abandoned, the last
session concluding shortly after o'clock
The prediction was confidently made that
a complete agreement will be reached
tomorrow The conferees are TO meet
at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
silver Service for the Maryland.

Annapolis. May 3l-A splendid silver
service furnished by popular subscrip-
ton by the people of the state of Mary
land for the United States cruiser Mary
land, now at anchor at Annapolis Roads.
was presented with elaborate ceremonies
today ON board that vessel to its COM
mander. Capt Royal R. Ingersol. Gov
ernor Warfleld presented the service to
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte. who
after a brief address of acceptance deliv-
cred II to Captain 1ngersoll, who extended
his thanks in behalf of the officers and
men of the Maryland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, May Sl.-Following are the
weekly cotton statistics:
Total sales all kinds, 1900 bales.
Total sales American. $1,000.
English spinners' takings, $4,000.
Total export. 1000.
Imports all kinds. $1,000.
Imports American $1,000.
Stock of all kinds. 901, 600.
Stock American, $4,000.
Quantity afloat all kinds, $1,000.
Quantity afioat American. $1,000.
Total sales on speculation. 1000.
Total sales to exporters, 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-01
GRAND JURY AT WORK.
Is Working on the Recent Lynching In
louisiana.

New Orleans. La, May 31.-A spe
cial to the Picayune from Tallulah
La, says that the special grand jury
began the investigation into the lynch
ing of Robert T. Rogers, the white mar
who was taken from Jail there Monday
by a mob which came on special
trian from Monroe.
Many prominent citizens from Qua
chita, Richland and Madison parishes
have been summoned. and some OF
them have already testified. DR.. F. A.
Brown, brother of Rogers victim, who
is generally believed to have led the
mob and in whose name the special
train was chartered, has been on the
scene awaiting the action of the grand
Jury