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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
COMMITTEE GOES
 TO GET REUNION MORE THAN A DOZEN CITIZENS WILL URGE VETERANS TO HOLD NEXT REUNION IN BIRMINGHAM. EXTRA TRAINS.

A committee of fifteen representative citizens left yesterday for New Orleans to secure the 1897 reunion of the Con- federate Veterans for Birmingham. If the committee fails to secure the reunion of next year. 1t will lay the foundation for securing the reunion the year following.
 Robert Jemisons president of the Br- mingham Railway, Light and Power con- pany, is chairman of the committee. and the other members are J. H. Cobbs, w. J. Wilzin. w. T. Cox, E. W. Fucker. Will son Brown. Walter Moore, Max Blach, J. B. Babb. Gen. John w. Bush, B. F.. Roden R, II. Hsgood, ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston. Mayor George B. Ward and B. r. Ezekiel.
 A majority of the members of ths conn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
ODD FELLOWS HAVE A LARGE MEETING Degrees Conferred on Thirty
 six Candidates "DIAM0NDS AND HEARTS," Play to Be Given By Ensley and Fair view People Under the Auspices
 the R. E. Lee Literary
 Society.
"DIAMONDS AND HEARTS"

Ensley. April 24.-tSpeciaD.-o Lodge, No. S96, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held one of the largest and most important meetings ever held by q smi- lar lodge in the district at their hall at Osceola station on the South Ensley car line last night.
 The first degree was given 10 seven ean- didates. and twenty-nine received the sec ond degree. Perhaps a larger number of candidates have never been initiated into another lodge at one time before in this district.
 Noble Grand William Halleck presided over the meeting. Prof. J. T. Blakemore was in charge of the degree work, and MT. Owens of Avondale was in charge of the secret work.
 This lodge is growing very rapidly, and promises to become one of the largest and most important in the district.
 "Diamonds and Hearts"
 'Diamonds and Hearts," a play, will be presented at Owenton college next Fri day night under the auspices of the R. D. Lee Literary society, which will be of great interest to Ensley people.
 Most ofthose taking part in the play are Ensley and Fairview people.
 The cast of characters in the play is as follows:
 Mrs. Hastead-Myrtle McDuffy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
KNOXVILLE FARES WELL.
Will Get Lions Portion of Expendi-
 lures By Southern.

Louisville. Ky, April 24.-No small portion of the $200,000000 bond issue recently authorized by the Southern Railway stockholders will fall to the lot of the lines tributary in Tennessee and Kentucky.
 Among the most important expendi- lures will be the construction of a double track from Knoxville to Morris town, Tenn. Knoxville will come in for the greatest amount of the southern cities, and several extensions will be built out of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

mittee left last night over the Queen and Crescent route, and they will arrive in New Orleans this morning about 10 o'clock. the train being about two hours late. Other members went over the Louis- vile and Nashville yesterday.
 About 300 people from Birmingham will attend the reunion large number left yesterday morning on the Louisville and Nashville which was the official route for the veterans of the state.
 The Queen and Crescent operated five trains out of Birmingham last night for the accommodation of the veterans, four of which were extra sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Senate Works On Indian Bill.

Washington, April 24.-The Senate spent almost the entire day upon the consideration of the Indian appropria- ton bill, and it had not been disposed of when the days session closed. A number of minor bills. including one relating to the operation of the coast wise laws in the Philippines. was passed. While it was under discussion some regret was expressed over the failure of the House to act upon the shipping bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
FATHER KILLS ASSAILANT.
Crowd Makes Way While Indignant Parent Takes Vengeance In Texas.

Dallas. Tex, April 24.-A special to the News from Grosback. Tex, says,
 While being conveyed to jail in the custody of two officers. a negro. who. it Is alleged. assaulted the daughter of J. A. Eastland, farmer of Della, at an early hour this morning, was taken from the officers by posse of citizens and held until the arrival of the girls father. When Eastland rode up he ordered the crowd to stand back and then emptied both barrels of his shot gun loaded with buckshot into the ne- gro, killing him instantly.
 There is no excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
INSPECTOR REPORTS
 CONDITION OF MILK
THE ARTICLE SOLD BY SEVERAL DEALERS FALL BELOW THE RE oUIREMENTs OF THE CITY OR DlNANcE.

The following report of the assistant milk inspector was handed Mayor Ward yesterday;
 Birmingham Ala, April g, 1906 To the Honorable Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Birmingham Ala: Gentlemen-I herewith beg to submit re- port of milk tested and dairies inspected for week ending April 21. Requirements. 1929 specific gravity, per cent fat, S75 per cent water:
 Per Ct. Per Ct. Total Name Sp.G Fat. Water. Solids. Walker Bros. . 1032 9 S.4 1.6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
No Rush for Russian Bonds.

London, April 24-There was no rush to the issuing bank today In order to sub scribe to the British portion. s65, 505, 900, of the new Russian loan. The premium dropped from ? per cent to 5-16 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Berniee Halstead-Bessie Cahill. Amy Halstead-Mattie Wigginton. Inez Gray-Edith Spurrier.
 Hannah Marie Barnes-Mabel Brooke. Dwight Bradley-W Walter Chies. Doctor Burton-B. T. McCaffrey Sammy-Wiley Russell.
 Abraham Barnes-Thomas Norris. Attorney-A. G. Erslinger.
 Sheriff-W. T. Gaston.
 Notes and Personals. Miss Jessie Wells has gone to Ashville, Ala. where she will spend a week visit ing friends.
 A number of delegates from Ensley 10 the state Sunday school convention at Montgomery left for that city this morn ing over the Louisville and Nashville Railroad A number of Ensley people also left for the Confederate reunion at New Orleans, over the same road. The Ensley Lodge, Knights of Pythias met in regular session tonight
 Mrs. F. E. Carlton and Mrs. J. A. Mat son of Bloeton are visiting NIT. and Mrs S. N Watson at Ensley Highlands. Mrs S. N. Watson has been quite i'll for severa days.
 Miss Pearl Jones, who has been quite IL for several days, is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Last Of Russian Prisoners Arrive.

Odessa. April 24-The last batch of Rus- sian prisoners returning from Japan ar rived here today making a total of 6700O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Professor Mcconnell will have his dances at East Lake pavilion on Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday nights. instead of every night. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Jos s Davis Is candidate for road aunervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. VIII appreciate as much as anyone your sup nnrt. and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and in tegrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Jle lest spring medicine Is Hoods Sar- sapariila because 1t purifies the blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Road Supervisor of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic party. JOE HILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
For Representative.

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of representative from Jef- ferson county to the lower house of the legislature. subject to the action of tho democratic primary.
 W. F. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

The Gawk makes best advertislru euta-A1e-Hsrald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

BENEFIT CONCERT by Treble Clef Club, Jeffer- son Theatre, Thursday even ing, for SAN FRANCISCO SUFFERERS. Admission 50 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Jere Clemens King. of Birmingham, aul thorizes the announcement of his candi dacy to represent Jefferson county il the next legislature, subject to the ac tion of the democratic primary on Augus
 s7 19O6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Col ". W. Shortridge of Ensley author izes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August q, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
For Road Supervisor.

For Road Supervisor. To the Democratic Voters and Citizens or Jefferson County: am a candidate for reelection to the offce of Road Supervisor, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 J. ED HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Great Semi Annual Silk and Dress Goods Sale!

The response the superlative trade event of the week. going at Steele-Smh's, was unanimous and en- thusiastc The spirit of these days is ''saes at these counters To see what truly the most excellent buying opportunities of the entire Spring, fa you must person. ally inspect this immense array Bargains as advertised Sunday and Monday:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Jefferson coun- ty. subject to the action of the demo- cratic party, in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADEORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for tine office of Sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. J. F. STlLEo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

A special rehearsal for the concert to be given Thursday by the Treble Clef club for the benefit of the San Francisco sufferers. will be held today at Il o'clock at the Conservatory.
 The Music Study circle will meet this morning at 1O:So o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

An interesting lecture on Japan is sched- ued for this evening at St Mary 's-on-the- Highlands. The Rev. Mir Amber. who has served for thirteen years as a mis- sionarv in the Orient, will recount soma of his experiences. and give an interest ing description of the well known places there, Illustrating his talk sith stereopti- can views. No admission is charged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
RARE OPERATION.
Boys Heart Displaced By Swell
ing of the Lungs.
(Spectal to The Times DIsnatch

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.) RI
ONANCOCK. VA. January A re-
markable surgical operation was per-
formed here yesterday by Drs. e. w.
Robertson and o. L. Powell, Of Oman
cock, and DR.. Dick, OF Salisbury. Md.
About ten days ago little Vernon Evans,
aged ten years. and a nephew OF Cap
tain Henry o. Finney, was hit In the
back by brick while on his way home
from school. The blow caused conges-
ton of the lungs. A case sof acute
pneumonia developed and was accom-
panied by rising on the breast of three
or four inches bulge.
Both lungs We're rapidly filling up and
breathing void have soon been impos-
ssible. An operation was found to be
necessary. Aid from Salisbury was sum
smoned and the only chance made use Of
It was found that inflammation had
become SO great that 1t had pushed the
heart from the left to the right side,
Over quart OF puss was taken out.
With this clearing of the lungs and
chest the heart fell back in its right
place.
The operation Is regarded as success
full, and the little fellow has a good show
for recovery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
PURCHASE OF DOCKS.
subcommittee Fails to Get
Ouorun-To TRY AGAIN

The Sub Finance Committee was to
have had meeting last night to consiter
the proposition submitted to the Council
by the Chamber of Commerce, looking TO
the purchase by the city Of the docks.
but the meeting failed to maferlalize for
lack of a quorum. The subcommittee
consists of Messrs. Pollard (chairman),
Grundy, Elicit Woodburn and Dabney.
Messrs. Elicit and Grlndy We're out OF
town. Messrs Pollard and WOODBURY.
We're present, but Mr. Dabney did not
show up. A committee from the Cham
Der of Commerce. consisting OF A1essrs
John c. Freeman, L. c. Younger, John
Landstreet B, Fl. Ellington, N. w. Bowe
and r. A. Dunlop, was on hand to pre-
sent the Views of the chamber. John Fl
Curtis. harbor master, was also present
to give facts and figures II necessary,
but in the absence of the third subcom-
mitteeman, necessary to make a quorum,
nothing could'be done. After waiting an
hour for the absent member, and after
'phoning In every direction for him, the
gentlemen present agreed to go home
and try again next week. Monday night
at 8 o'clock was set for the time to make
another effort to hold n meeting,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
Young will begin a series OF lectures on
1.-THE Prodisal Son.
The services closed with solo by Mrs.
Pace and then with prayer.
TAKE INFINITE PAINS.
Artists Must Give Their Lives
Over to Hard Work.

The atelier of the Richmond Art Club
was crowded last night to hear the lee
ture of Mr.. Richard N. Brook. vice.
president of the Corcoran School OF Art
The speaker; who was introduced by
Admiral Webster, went into little per-
sonal narrative of his early association
with Richmond, relating that he came
through the lines during the war to see
his father who was then in the Legisla-
.ture. He was enrolled in the Home
Guard and was armed with horse pis-
toll He recalled many pleasant memo
rles OF older Richmond, and spoke OF
his pleasure in her wonderful progress
and present development
He desired to address himself to the
students in particular, thing for which
his rare gifts, his understanding OF art
and of nature make him peculiarly TIT
ted. He showed that ones art. If IT IS
original, is the expression Of ones liv-
ing. We must study and develop our
selves as we study to develop art pei
fectlon. He said that his experience as
a teacher had led him to believe that
the gravest question before the art stu
dent Is the one of going into 1t with a
heartfelt purpose, without timidity, SUI
perficiality and fiippancy. One must be
prepared to take infinite pains. as noth-
ing of any value is gained without sac
ritice Art is thing which IS TO pc
regarded as an end in itself. without
entire regard to the returns,
The speaker spoke at length, Win
numerous Illustrations from the exam
pies Of the masters, of the value OF per-
sistence and the hard labor exaated by
real art. "
Nature is the first source of art. ~
keeps art from becoming conventional
lied and falling into grooves. The artist
should love 1t and absorb It, for II Is
the eternal spring of inspiration.
In closing he touched upon the up
ward struggle OF art in America and
gave encouragement to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
ONE DAY PASSES
WITHOUT A FIGHT
Extremely Stringent Measures
Prevents Conflict of Troops
and Revolutionists.
tBy Associated Press.)

RIGA, L1vONIA, January 3.-((By cour-
Ter to st. Petersburg, January 4o-There
were no conflicts betweensthe troops and
reyolutionlsts to-day. thanks to the ex-
tremely stringent measures put forth by
Sollogub. The soldiers,
however. are in q very bitter mood. ow-
ing to the masscre Of their comrades.
number Of troops now surrounds the
ruins of Proyodnik Rubber Factory The
soldiers are searching all corners and
making vsitations to all the houses IN
the neighborhood. batterins down the
doors wherever there is the slightest de-
law In opening them with axes which are
now supplied to every soldier,
Twelve workmen We're killed IN the
rombardment of the factory yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
CASH ON HAND $4,000;
HAS $1,000 DEP0S|T0Rs.
Court Restraints Boston Bank
From Doing Business, Pending
Appointment Of Receiver.
(By Associated Presa.l

BOSTON, January An Injunction
restraining the Provident Securities and
Banking Company of this city, from
doing further business was petitioned
for this afternoon In the Massachusetts
Supreme Court by the State Savings
Bank commissioners. The court issued
"a temporary Injunction and hearing
will be held tomorrow on the question
of appointing receiver.
The company Is organized under the
laws of South Dakota and has an au-
thorized capital of s1,5O0,000. 1t has
about 5000 deposltors, with an average
deposit from each of about $50.
The commissioners alleged that the
company was unable to meet its obi
cations. and had paid expenses out OF
deposits. The cash on hand was $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
SIX DAYS ON SEA
IN AN Open YANL
Crew Of Schooner sokomis suf-
fer Tortues Of Thirst,
Hunger and Frost.
WASHED UP ON THE BEACH
People Of Small Florida Coast
Town Pick Up Men Almost
Dead.
WASHED UP ON THE BEACH
nv Associated Press


PENSACOLA, FLA. January Ask
days in an open yawl boat. with waves
constantly dashing over them. and with
only few tins of canned beef and one
gallon OF water, is the experience Of
Captain Baden and the six members
OF the crew of the American schooner
Nokomis. The men reached hero day,
being brought fro INST. Andrews, where
they were washed upon the beach in an
almost unconscious condition, with limbs
swollen and befumbed and almost dead
from exposure. They were found by a
party from small settlement nearby,
and given attention until they were able
to be placed In obat and brought down
to Pensacola, where the vessel Is owned.
Tho story OF the suffering OF the men
is a terrible one.
The vessel put out from Gulfport about
two weeks ago fro Cuba, with cargo
of lumber Shortly after getting to sea
a leak was discovered. and although the
pumps were strated, the water continued
to rise in the hold until there were sew
eral feet A heavy gale then came on
and the men began to thro woff the
deck load. The vessel continued to take
water, and 1t was soon afterwards that
she listed heavily.
The men then decided to abandon the
shin. and gathered food and nautical In
struments. placing them on the cabin
house. when a big wave swept over the
vessel, turning 1t completely over and
throwing everything into the sea.
Almost by a miracle one of the life
boats. jug OF water and few cans
of meat were saved. Then men then set
out for Shore and for six days and nights,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
The January White Days Are Really Interesting.
main entry, received painful wounds, and
was almost stifed.
Force Terrific.

The force OF the explosion was terrific.
1t Is reported that at the opening near
Maybury, which Is in the neighborhood
of the cracker neck, sixteen-inch pillars
were blown down and out of the DRIFT
mouth with such force that trees on the
mountainside We're torn away by them.
Phone messages were sent throughout
the Flat Top field. asking the fire bosses
to come and aid in the work of rescue.
The Coaldale operation was the first to
begin work west of Ilkhorn mountain,
and employs large number of men.
The coal runs from ten to twelve feet in
thickness. and the mine is one of the.
best, and has been always regarded as
one of the safest In the field. 1t is the.
property of the Cooper Brothers. Messrs.
Edw. Cooper, of BramweIl, and Thomas
r. Cooper of Salem, being the active
managers of this as we'll as the Mill
Creek operations.
It Is said that the damage to the mine
will be very large, and no idea can be
gained of the extent until it can be ex-
plored Nearly all the men carried in
surance with the Bramwell Accident Com
pany, In which miners are protected.
The men killed were for the most part
experienced miners, many of whom were
thrifty and owned their little homes
To the Rescue.
There were three white and eighteen
colored men entombed. and no hope Is
held out that any Of them escaped death.
The explosion caused In tense excitement
throughout the surrounding country.
many people believing an earthquake had
occurred. The fans, mining cars and
most Of the property used in the mines
are supposed to have been blown to
pieces, All hope of recovering alive the
entombed miners has been shattered by
the pouring forth of gases from the diff
ferent entries. If the twenty-one men
were not all killed Instantly by the eN-
plosion, 1t is believed that they must have
succumbed to the great accumulation of
gas following the explosion.
Great crowds were attracted by the dis
aster and a large rescuing party soon
began work They We're helpless to ac-
complish anything until new fans We're
put into position to force the gases ahead
so that the rescuers might enter tho
shaft. This will require some twelve or
fifteen hours.
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Thomas read parts of his yearly report
which showed much development in the
work of the association. and large i'm
provement In It's numbers and attepd-
ance and all the details incident to it's
work.
He announced that a branch would be
opened up in Manchester for the en-
ployes who live in that city, and that a
meeting would be conducted by Rev. Mr..
Woodward in Leader Hall next Sunday.
In the Main Street Station rooms DR..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05
5Lynchburg in Darkness.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch0
I4YNCHBuRG, VA, January 4.-Thou-
sands of leaves running into the iron
frames through the water passes to the
turbine at the big power plant at
Rusens threw I.ynchburg practically into
darkness as Far as electricity Is con-
cerned until night, and the street cars
We're operated at snail-like pace.
The trouble was caused by n six foot
freshet in the James River, while the
steam power plant is dismantled for re-
pairs. fe
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with the seas running almost mountain
high. they pulled the open boat. some
times not knowing in which direction
they We're going. Towards the close of
the sixth day land was sighted, and al
though an effort was made to Keep the
boat off, the strength of the wearied
crew was not sufficient, and big wave
cast the boat and its contents upon the
beach near st. Andrews. The men were
unable to move. being almost dead from
cold and hunger.
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Assassins Arrested.
nv Associated Press.)

-I5y zfSSOCItttSek
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan.4.-Accordins
to the governments advices from Riga,
after the workmen who seized the Pro-
yodnik Rubber Factory had been routed,
the troops captured 1000 prisoners. or
the 90 persons engaged in the murder OF
the sleeping dragons is were arrested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-05

miles east of Pensacola Bar yesterday
morning during a storm. Neither of the
tugs or the life-saving crew have re-
turned up to this hour, and it is feared
that the seas are running too high to
allow effective work. and that the YES
sci may be seriously damaged There
is no communication between Pensacola
and where the vessel is beached.