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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
EX-SENATOR BURTON
l. STARTS FOR PRISON
BY Associated Fress.

TOPEKA, Kas.. Oct. 21.-Former
SenatoreJ. r. Burton, accompanied by
Mrs. Burton, passed through Topeka
this afternoon on "a Union Pacific
train on their way to st. Louis.
Tomorrow Mr.. Burton will appear in
the federal court in st. Lotus when
the mandate upholding his sentence
will formally be presented and he will
be given In charge of the court Off
cials. who will take him to Iron coun-
ty, Mo-, to serve six months in the
county Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
LIFE BOATS WASHED
INTO THE OCEAN
BY ociated Press.

By As-ocIated Press.
NEW ORLEA MS. Oct. 21.-Several
storm beaten steamers, the first into
this port from the hurricane district,
arrived here today.
One OF them, the steamer Brattan
from Ceiba, brought news of a great
storm in the Caribbean almost as Sc
we're as that which swept Cuba and
Florida
Big seas had broken off the smoke
stacks of the Brattai and washed her
life boats into the sea.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
TWO BIG BALLOONS TO
RACE IN MASSACHUSETTS
BY Associated Press.

PITTSFIELD, Mass, Oct. 21,--It is
now planned to have the balloon race,
originally scheduled for yesterday, take
place tomorrow. when the two balloons,
the Centaur and the Eagle, will be
sent up.
In the Centaur, piloted by Charles T..
walsh. will be Mai. Samuel Rebur and
Capt. Charles r. Chandler of the signal
corps, who have been especially de-
tailed by the war department to attend
and report upon the trials.
The Eagle will carry Leo stevens as
pilot and Capt. Homer Wedge, presl-
dent OF the Aero Club OF America.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Purchase Water Rights
By Associated Presg.

BEATTY, New. Oct. 21.-A New
York electric power and reduction
company has purchased important
water rights from A. l.. Lidwell,
twenty miles north of here for $4,000
and will build a large mill and reduc-
electric power.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Ralsins Reach Five Cents

FRESNO. Oct 21.-For the first
time in seven years raisins have
reached cents pound. There is still
about 5000 tons in the hands of the
growers. This includes the crop on
the Kearney estate left to the Uni
Kearney. The estate has $50 tons
which will bring $4,000 or better. The
crop will be sold to the highest bidder
on the 29th instant.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Accepts Resignation
BY Associated Press.

by A5sUCIdNCu IIVhb,
VIENNA. Oct 21.-Emperor Francis
Joseph today received Count Golu-
chowski, the Hungarian minister of
foreign affairs, who formally presented
his resignation, which was accepted
by his majesty.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
STEAMER LOSES RUDDER
DURING A HURRICANE
By Assoclated Press.

NEW YORK. Oct. 9l.--The Southern
Pacific steamer El Valo arrived today
in tow OF the company's steamer El
Dorado. The Valo left Galveston Sep
tember %.
She lost her rudder during the hurri-
cane that damaged the southern coast
and was picked up by the Norwegian
steamer Gotsard and towed into Port
Eads on October 1. The I'll Dorado took
the disabled El Valo in tow and brought
her safely to anchorage at Seabright.
Heavy wind was experienced during
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
INFANT KILLED IN
STAGE ACCIDENT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21.-In a
stage accident this afternoon on the
road between San Mateo and Half
Moon bay Mrs A. Fl. Boucke of this
city sustained broken leg and her
infant In arms was killed. The stage
was returning from Half Moon bay
and upset at a sharp curve while COM
ing down a hill at a rapid speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Big Blaze in wellington

BY Associated Press,
WELLINGTON N. a., Oct. 21.-The
biggest conhagration In the history Of
the city occurred this morning. The
Union bank the new building OF tho
Bank OF New South Wales, the Com
merciaI hotel and several insurance
and other business houses were de-
stroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Transport Bug Raised
v Associated Press.

SEBAsToPOL. oct. a.-The trans
port Bug was raised today. The Bug,
with more than 500 Pyroxylin mines
on board, was sunk IN 1905 during the
mutiny here for fear that she would
fall into the hands Of the mutlneers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Dead Man identified
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. A.-The un-
known man, who was shot and killed at
Pacific and Kearny streets, shortly
after IL O'Clock last night by Edward
Mathews. negro. has been identified
as Robert I. Hurd. a bricklayer. Mat
hews Is in prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Shaw consuIts Roosevelt

WASHINGTON Oct. 21.-Secretary
Shaw arrived in Washington today for
conference with the president, the
nature of which is not known. He will
leave for New York tonight, and to-
morrow he will deliver a political adj
dress at New Rochelle, N. "
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Glacier Reaches Gibraltar
By AssoeIated Press.

I1y AHHOVIdT ~ NFV'3
GIBRALTAR. Oct. 21.-The United
States refrigerating ship Glacier ar
rived here today from Naples. The
Glacier is returning from the Philip-
pines, whence she conducted the dry
dock Dewey from Baltimore.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Millionaire Tires Of Life
ssocia ted Press.

PARSONS. w. Va, Oct. 21.-Worth
B. jennings of Jenningstown, a mill
lionaire and president of the First Ma
tional bank at Hendricks, shot and
killed himself today. Dependency due
to i'll health is said to have been the
cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
Plan Road to Yucatan

BY AssocIated Press-
MEXICO CITY, oct. 21,--It is stated
a company has been organized under
the laws Of the state OF Maine, with a
capital of $l,OOO,00O, Tor the purpose of
building a railroad to Yucatan.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
EoREcAsT

For Southern California: Fair
Monday; fresh west wind. MAXI
mum temperature In Los Angeles
yesterday, 72 desressi minimum, Sal
degrees,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
TrIbesmen seIze Tewn

BY Associated Press.
TANGIER, oct. 2i.--Beniaros tribes
men have seized the town of Arsilla,
twenty-five miles south OF here and
assumed the governorship.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
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Herald. Ne sure and take II tffl
election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
TELECRAPHERS
ARE IN SESSION
Next Biennial Convention May Come
to Blrmlne Is
Assistant Secretary.

Cincinnati, May 7.--tspeclal,) 1.-The third
regular and first biennial convention OF the
Commercial Photographers union of Amer
lea met In this city Mt 1915 this morning.
Mayor Dempsey delivered the address of
welcome In Il very graceful manner, which
was appropriately responded TO by Presi-
dent s.. J.. Small OF the photographers UNI
ion, after which permanent organization
was affected by the reading of the roll
of delegates, about 100 of whom responded
to the call and were seated.
Mr.. e. B. Gill Of Atlanta was appointed
chaplain of the convention and opened 1t
with a short prayer, after which the
standing committees were appointed. Del
eeate A. G.. Sullivan of Birmingham was
appointed on the committee on general
officers reports. Delegate =. +. Shrimp
ton of Birmingham was appointed as
sistant secretary and reading clerk for
the convention.
While the committees were organizing
the general officers reports were read
whclh showed very gratifying progress
during the past two years. In that time
fifteen wage schedules were signed, bring
ing to the photographers increases In sala-
ries amounting to over thirty thousand
dollars per annum and materially reduc-
ing the number of hours worked, Inc
report of the general secretary-treasurer
showed the union to be in better CONDITION,
both numerically and financially, than at
any time since it's organization.
AS no bills were introduced today 1t is
Impossible to forecast the result of the
conventions deliberatlon but it Is gen
orally understood that mutual bene-
1T department viii be established car
rying life insurance and sick benefits.
The Birmingham delegates. IT Is under
stood came to Cincinnati with the inten-
ton of bringing the next biennial con-
vcntion of the tclegraphers to Brming-
ham and Delegate Shrimpton stated to-
night that the only formidable contestant
for the honor of entertaining the next
convention was Milwaukee,, who was go
ing after II cnergeticallY
The meeting adjourned at 10 O'Clock
tonight to meet at 10 n. m. tomorrow.
The members of thc' Cincinnati local OF
the union has arranged an elaborate pro-
grammc for the entertainment OF the
delegates w. j. O'Dell of the brokerage
firm Of O'Den & Co.. large employers
Of telegrapher approprating 5000 to
fund for that purpose. The entertainment
will include trolley ride around me
citv. a moonlight boat excursion up the
Ohio river. a MAGNIFICENT BANQUET AT
the Burnet house. where the Headquarters
of the convention have been established
and several minor affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
ODD FELLOWS
MEET HERE TO-DAY
GRAND LODGE OF ALABAMA WILL
BE LARGELY ATTENDED-lT
DAYS.

Delegates to the grand lodge of the In
dependent Order of odd Fellows of Ala
bama, which meets in Birmingham today
and continues In session three days came
in large parties yesterday. and by night
as many as two hundred and fifty. it is
said had arrived. At this mornings ses-
sion it is expected that over four hum
bred will be present This large number
is considered by leading Odd Fellows UNI
wieldly, and the reduction in representa-
ton will be one of the first matters dis
cussed.
The committee on the home for widows
and orphans and INDECENT Odd Fellows, Of
which Albert D. Block of Mobile is chair
man, will make it's report.
Grand Secretary II. C. Weaver is in Bir-
mingham at the Colonial.
Grand Master w. c. Wheeler of Hunts
Vile has been i'll, but it is said he will
be on hand for the grand lodge.
The sessions will be held in the city
hall. They will not be public. The morn
ing session will be called to order about
10 O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
CHARLES SPiER KILLED.
Shot and Instantly Killed In His Home
BY Burglars.

New York May 7.-Charles J.. Spler. a
prominent business man of Staten Island,
and said to be confidential agent of II.
II. Rogers, vice president of the Stand
ard OIL company, was shot and instantly
killed in a duel with a burglar in his
home in Tomplkins avenue, near Brighton.
Staten Island, early today Mr.. Spier
was one of the officers of the Richmond
Light and Power company. and was con-
nected with the Staten Island Rapid
Transit Railroad company, and occupied
a fine house in one of the best residential
districts on Staten Island. He and his
wife were prominent in social affairs on
the island After his house was robbed
by burglars several months ago he pre-
pared to defend it against them when
they paid him another visit. This morn
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Sper were awakened
by the noise of burglar, who was gath
ering up the silverware in the dining
room on the floor below. Aiming himself
with his revolver, Mr.. Spier ran down
stairs and shot at the intruder. His first
shot missed the man. who drew his own
weapon and fred rapidly at Mr.. Spier I'M
til the weapon was empty After the
first shot Mr., Spier's revolver missed,
but two of the burglars shots penetrated
his heart and Mr.. Spier's body was found
by his wife on the floor of his dining
room The burglar escaped leaving be-
hind the booty ne had collected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
PEERLESS SALOON
IS AGAIN OPENED
MAYOR WARD INSTRUCTED CHIEF
WEIR YESTERDAY TO ALLOW .
SALOON TO OPEN AS USUAL.
SCENE OF KILLING.

The Peerless saloon, where Harry
Haynes shot and killed T. G. Hewlett
Friday night, and where John T. Shugart
was fatally wounded was reopNned yes
terday morning. n
The Mayor addressed Ito Cmet
of Police Wier yesterday l}1 ifig to the
effect that the Chief had his authority
for allowing the Peerless saloon to re-
sumo business as usual, and Chief Wier
notified the proprietors of the saloon.
Accordingly the place was opened.
The saloon was closed by the Mayor
Immediately after the tragedy Friday
night and was closed all day Saturday.
1t was done the Officials state for the
purpose of preserving order. 1t was
feared that the friends Of the parties in
volved In the shooting might meet in the
saloon. discuss the tragedy and have
some further trouble. Another object in
closing the saloon. 1t Is stated, was to
prevent large crowds of people, filed with
curiosity to see the scene of the shoot
ing, from gathering in the place or lounS-
ing around the corner where the saloon
is situated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
KILLS DAUGHTER
AND THEN HERSELF,
SHOOTS FAvoRlTE CHILD AND
LEAVES ANOTHER UNFRAMED.
TEMPORARY INSANITY 10
THOUGHT TO BE CAUSE.

New York. May Mrs. Mary Waters
entered the room of her home In West
Seventy-sixth street In which her two
daughters, Agatha and Ruth, lay sleeping
early today and shot and killed Agatha,
the eldest and her favorite, and with
out attempting to harm Ruth, then killed
herself. Temporary insanity, dues to
worry over the daughters Ill health is as
signed as the reason. Mrs. Waters was
the wife of John r. Waters, a well-to-do
insurance broker and was 80 years old.
Agatha was 2G and Ruth is H.
The mother, who has been melancholy
for a long period, had grieyed over the
thought that Agatha, who was her al
most constant companion. expected to
sail for Europe next Saturday in the
hope of regaining her health. During
Sunday the mother had displayed no
SYMPTOMS of mental disturbance, but had
spent portion of the LAY in planning
the trip which Agatha was to have in
Europe. About O'Clock this morning
Mrs. Waters entered the room occupied
by the two girls. and placing the re-
yolyer at the temple Of her daughter
fired, killing her instantly. She then left
the room and as she descended the stairs
she sent bullet into her own head. She
died almost instantly. her body falling
at the feet of her husband who had
been awakened at the first shot and was
hurrying forward to ascertain the cause
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
GIVEN A RECEPTION.
Speaker Cannon Honored On Occasion
of Seventeen Birthday.

Washington. May 7.-Spcaker' Cannon
was the guest of q reception given him to-
night at the Arlington hotel by his col
leagues in the House of Representatives
In honor of his 10Th birthday. II was
a notable occasion. made go by the pres
ence of President Roosevelt and almost
every official of note I'm Washington and
others from outside cities, who called to
extend their congratulations. All the MEM
bers of the cabinet now in Washintog,
the members Of the supreme court. with
a large contingent of both houses, besides
heads Of the various bureaus of the ex-
ecutive departments and prominent resi-
dents. found time during the evening to
come in and shake the speakers hand
and wish him many happy returns Of the
day. President Roosevelt arrived about 10
o'clock and for hour or more chatted
with the speaker and mixed freely with
the large crowd. Vice President Fairbanks
was among the early arrivals. The par
lors where the reception was held was
handsomely decorated.
The reception lasted three hours, during
which time over 1900 persons greeted the
speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
A Ferocious Goldfish.


From Outing.
"A neighbor Of ours, says II. b. Blax-
ter of New Brighton. Penn, has a num-
her of small artificial ponds in which
he grows water lilies. He has goldfish
In fhese ponds. partly for looks. partly
10 keep the water clear OF animal matter.
one pond in particular Is inhabited by
single gold fish large black one about
years old This lonely hermit has taken
a great dislike to the small frogs which
swarm in all the pools at this time OF
wear. and will not permit a single, frog
To come into his pond. The moment
frog jumps In the fish attacks It. lashing
the water with his tail. butting the frog
with his head until lle drives it out. The
frogs swim about If dazed way and
finally climb out. Almost any evening
number OF dlsconsolate little frogs can
be seen sitting in row on the brick edge
of the pond desiring but not daring to
jump In. The fish lately has become such
an autocrat that he will not permit a
frog even to hang a foot in the water.
working himself into such a frenzy, LASH
ing about and leaping out OF the water.
that the frogs withdraw in fright and be-
wilderment. The incident is both amusing
and pathetic depending on whether view
ed from the point of observation OF
spectator or frog.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
TOURNAMENT BEGINS.
Important and Brilliant Contest Began
Last Night at Chicago.

Chicago May THE most important
professional billiard tournament held in
the west in many years was begun to-
night at Orchestra hall. Five of the best
players in the country will take part in
the ten games to be played for purse of
$500. The style of game is 49, balk line
at 500 points. The contestants are George
Slosson, who won the championship at
the recent tournament in New York;
George Sutton, Jake Schaefer, Willie
Hoppe and Louis Cure of Paris.
The opening game tonight, which was
between Hoppe and Cure, was won by
Hoppe. who defeated the Frenchman by
the score of 500 to 300. Hoppe played a
steady game throughout. On the other
hand. Cure was very erratic, and while
scoring the high run of the game, 1O4
still he missed shots at times that most
any good amateur would have very little
trouble in making.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
Prepares Circular.

Rome. May 1.-THE Papal secretary OF
state. Cardinal Merry del Val. has been
instructed to preparc an important cir
cular note which the Pope Is about to
send TO the members of the Sacred college
at Rome. In this communication the
pontiff will take the occasion of the din
ner given by the American Ambassador,
Mr.. White Cwho on April % gave IA ban
quet In honor of Archbishop Ireland, at
which four cardinals We're present.. to re-
call the fact that nothing has changed
in the relations between the vatican and
the quirinal. and that therefore the -digni-
taries Of the church must abstain from
intercourse with personages attached to or
accredited to the Italian court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
ARE MAKING EFFORTS
TO RECLAIM GAMINS.
Probation officer Melpolder and Miss
GeIder at Conference of Charities
and Correction.

John Melpolder. probation officer of the
inferior court. and Miss Bertha Gelders
left yesterday for Philadelphia to Mt
tend the National Conference of the Char
files and Correction which meets there
today. This is one of the foremost philan-
thropic organizations In the United States,
comprising as 1t does representatives of
practically all charitable bodies from the
principal cities throughout the country,
which meet annually and take into con-
sideration the best methods for the uplift
its purpose is to reclaim the Sums and
in setting about to do this, first of ALL
the proper care of children Is discussed
To this end the plan adopted in Paris
and followed in Massachusetts is now re-
garded, 1t is said, with universal favor.
The old idea of getting children away
from questionable environment Is well
enough it is pointed out, as far as 1t
goes, but instead of bringing them up
in a refornlatory where they don't al
ways get the wholesome influence of
home lfe-under the Massachusetts plan
they are sent to country homes, where
they are gladly adopted. Under these con-
dltons they are raised in a normal at
mosphere. The best practical results have
been obtained it is claimed, by this
method Many children sent out west from
New York City have become prominent
men. Two sent from New York alone
have become governors and six have been
congressman. In the last analysis of the
problem, home life Is regarded as the
source from which the child will be i'm
bued with the highest ideals for it is as
Judge Feagin says, "the citadel of virtue.
the mainstay of the public MORALS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
NEW RUSSIAN CABINET.
Has Been Proclaimed and Will Be An.
nounced Today.

St Petersburg, May THE new Rus
sian cabinet has been completed and will
be announced by imperial ukase tomor-
row, as follows;
Premier-M Goremyllin.
Minister of the Interior-M. Stolypin.
Minister of Foreign Administrator Is
wolsky.
Minister of Finance-M. Kokovskoff.
Minister of 1Iducation-M Kaufman.
Minister of Agriculture-M. Stychinsky.
Minister of Commerce-M Rukloff.
Controller of the Empire - NJ. Won
Schwanebach.
Procurator General of the Holy Synod
Prince Shrnsky Shakmaloff.
Minister of War-General Rudiger.
Minister Of Marine-Vice Admiral Biri-
left.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
HIS TOES AMPUTATED.
EmpIoye Of Railway, Light and Power
Company Injured.

J. w. Thillys, who is in the employ of
the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow
er company, suffered a painful accident
late yesterday afternoon in having sew
eral toes on the left foot mashed under
the wheel of a car. He was taken to
the ST. Vincent hospital where the toes
were amputated. The sufferer is said to
be resting we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
One on Each.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
Gunner-And If the earth was square?
Guyer-Ah, then there would be four
cornersy
Gunner-And who would be on the four
corners?
Guyer-Why. the beef trust, the oil
trust, the coal trust and the sugar trust.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08

Policies issued by "old
line" companies on Tontine,
accumulatiVe and deferred
distribution plan purchased
at higher prices than COM
panies pay. Bring policies.
save time. Cash paid. p. w.
Hall, National Bank Build
ing. Phones 608.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
Small Fires.

At o'clock yesterday morning a small
fre occurred in house on Eigth avenue
between Tenth and Eleventh streets The
origin is unknown The damage was
about $50.
A house on Magnolia street and Twenty
third avenue caught fire yesterday morn
1ng from a spark on the roof. Tho dam
age was slight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08
PERSONAL

DR.. George Reese left last night for
Mobile to attend the meeting OF the
Dental association
DR.. Ben l.. Terry has been appointed
TO "A fellowship in the Rockefeller Medical
institute, New York City. the great insti-
tuition endowed by John d. Rockefeller
for medical research.
The Rev. 0. A. Bander of Wesson,
Miss, former pastor of the Twenty first
street Baptist church. will visit Blrning-
ham this week and will preach TO his for
mcr congregation tomorrow night at -'a0
o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08

Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let
the GaWk make your illustrations.
Age-Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-08

Chicago May S.-Presdent Harrimans
special reached Chicago at 1920 o'clock
this morning His car was transferred
Immediately to the tracks of the Lake
Shore railroad and the journey eastward
was resumed with less than half an
hours delay.