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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
MISSIONARY WORKERS MEET.
Woman's Home Missionary Society Is
 In Session at Greensboro.

Greensboro, Ala May. 10-(SpeciaD. The womans Home Mission society of the Alabama conference convened in the Methodist church tonight. and will con tinue in session through Sunday. Be- tween twenty-five and thirty delegates are present, and they are receiving a cordial welcome from every hospItable Greens boro home. The first meeting was held tonight, and consisted mainly of welcome addresses and the responses thereto. Dr. Hosmer welcomed them on tlfe part of the college. Miss Mary Apley, representing the Missionary society of the Baptist church. gracefully rendered the good will and fellowship of that denomination. Mrs. Ready, in a very earnest little talk. spoke of the interest the Presbyterians had in this meeting. and assured the con ference of their hearty good wishes Mrs l.. J. Lawson was very happy in the re- marks she made as she welcomed the con- ference in behalf of the foreign and home missionary societies. She emphasized the encouragement and the presence of SO representative body of women would lend to the missionary work Miss Betty Littleton, in very cordial manner wei comed them in behalf of the young people. w. F.. w. Yerby bade them welcome in behalf of the town and church. Mrs G. w. Duncan responded in behalf of the conference. The talks were interspersed with beautiful music, rendered by the Methodist choir
 Tbe movement now on foot in the gen. eral conference at Birmingham to com bine the home and foreign missionary societies Is viewed with disfavor by the members of the foreign missionary socie- ties. They say if the two are combined they are afraid their work will have to be retrenched, and their plans now on foot for enlarging their work in the foreign field given up. The home mission socie- ties. however, are heartily in favor of the two being combined. They think the work of both societies can be furthered by the coalition. The Home Mission does beautiful work in the rescue of young girls gone astray, and each and every member is most enthusiastic in keeping up this work in all it's departments The officers of the society are Mrs J. T. Dumas, president; Mrs E. G. Adams vice president; Mrs. w. H. Thomas, treasurer; Mrs. T. D. Power. corresponding secre- tary; Miss Belle Bennett of Kentucky. president of the womans board of home missions will be with them Sunday. and will deliver an address at 8 D. m. Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
4 TARIFF DEBATE
 IS THREATENED Will be Short Lived But Promises Much Interest TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS Chairman Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Committee Engages
 Suite of Rooms-Referee
 Scott in Washington.
TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS

Washington, May 10.-(SpeciaD A tariff debate may be opened up in the Senate. Probably it will be short-lived but it may result in interesting developments. As soon as the Senate has completed its considera tion of the railroad bill Senator Lodge will move that the Philippine bill be taken up It was smothered in com mittee early in the session, after hay ing passed the house by big majority, contributed by the democrats and most of the republicans. The committee even declined to report the measure adversely, so in order to get it out of committee, a motion to discharge the committee from consideration must be passed. This mo- ton will likely lead to a debate on not only the merits of the Philippine bill bu. the general tariff schedule as well. Many of the republicans, who would be glad to follow the recommendations of the presi- dent and Secretary Taft on the 10 per cent reduction of duties between the United States and the Philippines. will vote against the measure if it's considera- tion is likely to involve a disclosure of the way in which the Dingley schedules operate. It is considered by the bills warmest supporters that it has no chance of passing the Senate in the form in which 1t was received from the house. St is now stated that Secretary Taft and the presi- dent are willing to compromise on q 50 per cent tariff reduction for the benetit of the islands. The indications stronslyppoint to the rejection of even this liberal com promise In passing a railroad rate bill of kind the Senate leaders seem to think they have made enough of con cession to the president.
 Will Open Headquarters.
 Chairman Griggs of the democratic con gressional committee has engaged fine suite of rooms in the New Munsey build- ing on Pennsylvania avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, from which the campaign this fall will be di- rected Chairman Griggs, Secretary Ed wards and other officers of the committee will be provided with private offices and there will be larger outer rooms for the clerical force that will be employed The clerical force will be employed at once. and within two weeks the campaign will be inaugurated by the democrats Realis- ing the great interest manifested in the tariff, the majority of the literature sent out by the committee will relate to that subject.
 Referee Charles H. Scott was at the postoffice department today discussing several Alabama appointments with the postmaster general.
 In discussing the granting of railway passes and the proposed Jim Crow" law, Senator Morgan said today that it is his opinion that the right to grant passes and to regulate Jim Crow cars by railroads is exclusively within the power of the states that charter them, and is not with in the powers of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Cotton Buyers Meet.

Atlanta. May 10.-The Southeastern Cotton Buyers association met here today in annual session with an attend ance from the principal cities of Geor- gia, Alabama and the Carolinas, about fifty members of the association being present. The sessions were executive. and nothing was given out officially as to the proceedings. It is under stood, however, that the relations of the cotton handlers and spinners was topic of consideration. Several sug,
 gestions made by the British spinners of Birmingham, England, recently in this country, regarding the ginning and handling of cotton. especially for foreign markets, also were considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
ROBERT JEMISON, JR.,
 NOMINATED PRESIDENT

Robert Jemison. Jr. will be at the head of the Commercial club for the ensuing year.
 His election to that place was made certain yesterday afternoon at the meet ing of the club when his was the only name placed in nomination. and he will be elected at the time specified for hold ing the annual election.
 The nomination was made by W. D. Nesbitt and seconded by Fred NJ. Jack son In presenting MT. Jemison's name Mr Nesbitt said) that the time had come when the young men of the city would have to take hold and that there was no one better suited to the position of presi- dent of the Commercial club, among the younger men, than Robert Jemison, Jr The speaker said that for years Robert Jemison, Sr., had worked for the interests of the club. had contributed liberally to every public enterprise in Birmingham and had been one of the foremost men of the city in the dark days of depression. He said that MT Jemison had never had the time to become president of the Com mercfal club and therefore had never held the position.
 MT. Nesbitt further said that Robert Jemison, Jr.. was a chip off the old plock, a young man who had been successful In his business enterprises, young man of energy, and one who was in touch with the progress and growth of the city, and that he was also in touch With
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11

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 Fully three-fourths O. my patients have been treated by some one else before call ing on me to be cured Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money distressing pain and valuable time; he-' sides, there is satisfaction in knowink that. the very best treatment is being given you by an honest. competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 3. 1887. I cure all man. ner of private diseases I cure many pa- tents by mall treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 l do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to hs eurtd by such methods. give me a call and get well. F+s .
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First National bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms 10o6 and 1007 Take one of the dne elevators to tenth floor. e
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Prisoners Break Jail.

Brewton. May 1O.-(special1 1-Fred Les lie Hancock, white, murderer of Prof. Jesse T. Troutman at Canoe station on January 1, 1905, and Ben Starks, n negro, held on the charge of grand larceny, sawed out of the Escambia county jail some time during last night and are now al large. Two bars of the front door of the jail were sawed and a hole large enough for a man to crawl through were made through which they gained their liberty. It will be remembered that at the last term of circuit court Hancock was tried but a mistrial resulted, the jury standing eleven for life imprisonment and one for light sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Arguments Begin Today.

Dothan, Ala, May 10--All the evi dence in the case of Byron Trammell postmaster of Dothan, charged with the murder of Robert J. Barnes, was adduced today, and the arguments will begin tomorrow. Trammell killed Barnes because of alleged criminal in timacy between Barnes and Tram mell's wife, and the defense has en tered a plea of insanity for the ac cused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
John Clark.

John Clark.
 John Clark of the grocery firm of Clark Bros. died in Cincinnati yesterday, the former home of his wife. His remains will probably be sent for interment to Mt. Sterling. Ky. his native town. for inter- ment The deceased had been in poor health for se,'e,al months past. He leaves besides his wlse one child
 Mir Clark wa one of the best known and most highly esteemed of the younger business men of Birmingham He was dis tinguished alike for his high character and his quiet. gentle manners, and his death Win be sincerely lamented. The deceased was a member of St Paul's Catholic congregation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11

theatre Sunday. April 22 In spite of the inclement weather. which kept down the attendance at this mass meeting there was about $37O0 subscribed, and commit tee was appointed to solicit subscriptions. With tbis committee and by the aid of voluntary subscriptions, the sum has been swelled to S6670. This amount, With the subscriptions made by churches and fra ternal organizations, makes total con tributed on the part of Birmingham or over $10,000
 The president also referred to the visit of Vice President Fairbanks, a fraternai delegate to the Methodist general con ference. and the arrangements or the committee on entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11

, Dr. John D. Van Meter. dean of the Bal timore Womans college.
 Bishop J. c. Cranberry and wife of Ash land, Va, arrived in Birmingham during the afternoon. With the arrival of Bishop Granbery the list of bishops present is now complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Anqelo Lafka.

Angelo Lafka, S5 years of age, died yes- terday morning at St. Vincent's hospital. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Green Undertaking com pany at o'clock this afternoon, the in terment to follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Frost InIures crops.

Columbia, s. C., May 10.--Advices from Spartanburg and Saluda counties in upper South Carolina show tha, heavy frosts fell last night in the northern section of the state. Consid- erable damage has been done to cot ton. and replanting will be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Ben C. Johnson.

Ben c. Johnson, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson. died yester- day afternoon at the family residence. 1880 Avenue I. The funeral will be con ducted from the home at 10 o'clock this morning and the interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
CONSUMERS TOPAY EXTRA WATER RATE For Sprinkling Lawns, Gardens and Flowers in Birmingham SUPREME COURT DECISIONS Case of Henry B. Gray Versus South and North and the Louisville and
 Nashville Railroad [
 Is Argued.
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, May 10.-(SpecaD.-As a result of rehearing by the supreme court in the case of the city of Br- mingham vs. the Birmingham Water Works company. the consumers of the city will be forced to pay extra for water on a meter rate used in sprinking lawns, flowers, gardens and pleasure gardens. The decision reached this afternoon is re- affirmation of the opinion handed down some weeks ago. except as to three para graphs having to do with watering lawns and gardens On application for rehearing, Justices Anderson and Simpson dissent ing on the original conclusion, were joined by Justice Haralson, making three on Q side, the only point or difference being whether the contract between the city and the water works was such as to allow a dwelling consumer to include in his flat rate water for lawns and gardens. Tyson, Denson and Dowdell held that it did. Because of interest in the litigation, Chief Justice Weakley was disqualified to sit, and as Simpson, Anderson and Haral- son, thought there was no such right in the contract, the governor was forced to appoint a special judge to break the tie. He named D. NJ. Powell of Greenville. who held with the original dissenter. The result being a declaration that the com pany has right to charge meter rate for all water used on lawns. flowers and pleasure gardens, in addition to service to the dwellings,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
Reqardlna Presiding Elders.

A petition was presented by the laymen calling attention to the deterioration in the office of presiding elder because of the long terms served by them which caused them as it were to get rusty in preaching and in the all round work of a minister. To this end 1t was recommends ed that in future no presiding elder he chosen for longer term than four years, and that the bishops in choosing presid- ing elders should be particularly care ful to select men for the place who had the greatest amount of preaching talent. It went to the committee on revisals.
 The continued talk of the decrease in the number of available pastors led to the presentation this morning of a resolution providing for the creation of Hay read ers'' whose duty it shall be to assist pastors in the work of their churches.
 By vote of the conference leave of absence of a few days was granted to A. R. Byrd of Jackson, Mo, q delegate from the St. Louis conference.
 Bishop Morrison presided yesterday.
 Bishop Hendrix presented the Rev. w. H. Shepherd the negro missionary to the Congo Free State, to the conference. and he was warmly received. Among the other visitors presented to the con ference this morning were Dr. E. san ford, chairman International Congress of Church Federation; Dr. H. C. Jennings of Cincinnati, head of the book concern of the northern M. F, church; Dr. w. F. Thompson of Chicago, editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
List of Opinions.

 Opinions in the following cases were handed down by the supreme court to- day:
 Weakley, c. J.-Hand Lumber company vs. Leslie Hall, appeal from Baldwin circuit court; reversed and remanded. Western Union Telegraph company vs. J. w Krichbaum appeal from Jeffer- son circuit court affirmed.
 Tyson, J.-Patrick Crawley vs the state of Alabama, appeal from Jefferson crim- inal court; reversed and rendered.
 l.. utreiner vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Monroe circuit court; af- firmed
 Jimmie Foyer vs the state-of Alabama, appeal from Monroe circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 Tom Hall vs. the state of Alabama, ap- neal from Monroe circuit court: reversed and remanded.
 Simpson. J.-Southern Railway company vs. Goldstein Bros, appeal from Birming- ham city court; affirmed.
 Southern Railway company vs. l.. T. Webb, appeal from Jackson circuit court affirmed.
 H. J. Burns vs. W. A. Gibbs, appeal from Lauderdale circuit court; affirmed. A. M Kyle. ct al. vs Alabama State Land company, appeal from Tuscaloosa chancery court; affirmed.
 Anderson. J.-Mobile and Ohio Railroad company vs. Christian Moerlein Brewing company. appeal from Mobile circuit court: reversed and remanded.
 Fleming and Hines vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. appeal from Mobile circuit court affirmed.
 John Winston vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Walker law and equity court affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-11
An Opinion.


 Though in his grave several months the was the writer of the opinion handed down by the supreme court today in the case of the Western Union Telegraph company vs. Krichbaum. from the Jefferson circuit court. After quoting the opinion. which was captioned in the usual way. "MeClel- Ian, C. J.,' the following statement is made: "The foregoing opinion was pre- pared by the late chief justice, and has been examined in connection with the record. It is now approved and adopted as the opinion of the court.-Weakley. C. J., Tyson, Simpson and Anderson, J. J., concurring."
 Tn case itself Is of minor importance, though there are some important points of law involved. The lower court gave Krichbaum verdict of s325 against. the Telegraph company for failure to deliver a message. The verdict was affirmed.
 The vagrancy law is involved in the case of Patrick Crawley who was fined a small amount in the city court of Birmingham for leaving his wife. It Is reversed on the ground that the offense was committed before the law became ef- feetive. not that the law was bad,
 The court, Tyson sitting as chief Justice because of the disqualification of Chief Justice Weallley, heard the balance of the argument today in the cases of Henry B. Gray vs. the South and North and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The argument attracted a great deal of at tention and several gentlemen not inter ested in the case sat and heard much of the speeches |,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
PERSONAL

Miss Emma Gwin has returned after
= short visit with her parents at Gif-
ford.
Matt Ward returned this morning
from trip to Lenore. where he is
interested In farming land.
8. p. Fitzgerald returned yesterday
from the Pierce City mines.
A. w. Sturdy OF Charleston arrived
in the city today from Orofino. where
work.
Mrs. w. =. Peterson Of Orofino ar-
rived In the city this morning for q
short visit with friends at Charleston
w. A. Hall OF Charleston left yester.
day for Grangeville on short bust,
ness trip. !,
Ralph Leech Of Charleston left yes
terday on the Clearwater train fol
Greer.
]. H. Sweeker and famimiy left thi,
morning for their home near Tro,
after an extended visit with relative,
IN this city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

James Bratcher returned this morn
ing for his home in Kendrick. Mr.
Bratcher has been in Asotin looking
for a location for some time and he
has decided to invest and move there.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. c. Lane returned
this morning to their home at Los
Angeles, Cal. They were accompanied
by Mrs. L. T. Cornish of Cornish Of
Charleston with whom they have been
visiting.
s. A. Laws and E. A. Schuldt left
this morning for Potlatch, where they
have accepted positions with the Pot
latch Lumber Co.
Alexander Fluhardy left this morn
ing for his home at Blaine, wash.
Mr.. Fluhardy has been visiting for
, some time with his son. who lives
near Rosetta
j.. J. Crusman Of Chicago left this
morning for Spokane after a short
visit with friends living here.
| Mrs. J. F. Rivers left this morning
to visit with her friends living at spo.
kane.
To kill thas esrn use Monkeys Desc
Shot Corn cure.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

c. A. Gilbert, who has been visiting
friends here. returned this morning to
his home at Viola.
Mary A. Benton returned to her
home at Starbuck, Wash, this morn
ing after a short visit with friends in
Charleston.
Mrs. E. r. Wisweh returned this
morning for her home In Troy after
visit with relatives here.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

William velton returned this morn
ing to his home in Portl1hd. Mr.. Vel
ton is a tailor and came to Lewiston
with view Of locating here. II he
can secure the quarters he desires he
viii open a shop In the near future.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
Decide to Pay Fire Losses.

BERLIN, Oct. 29.-Some German
fire companies which have not paid
the losses which they sustained as a
result of the San Francisco earth
quake have determined to do so.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

Ask your grocer for erooIsfseld
Fancy Creamery Butter. The best
made.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

Patronixs homo industry, uss Prin'
cess Flour; for sale b~ RusseIPs Gre
Gerry.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
Steele Returns 70 Meseew.

Judge E. c. Steele Of the district
court LEFT this morning for his home
in Moscow. Judge Steele, will return
here on election day and resume his
work the day following.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
EXPLOSIVE PUT
IN JAIL STOVE
Report Startles Janitor Who
Thought Prisoners
We're Escaping

Either a careless action or ma
licious plan to injure members OF the
police force almost resulted seriously
this morning when the janitor at the
police station built the fires. An ex-
plosiye had been thrown in the waste
basket and as soon as the fire COM
menced to warm up there was a loud
report.
Janitor Kinbrough had emptied the
waste basket into the stove, lighted
the fire and stepped outside for shirt
time. Just as he started back into the
room he heard the report and could
| not account for it. He could not tell
whether gun had been smuggaed
into the Jail, and some on9 was shoot
ing his way out. or the Stove had ex-
ploded.
AS soon as he could get into the
room the janitor found that the stove
had been blown open, the fire blown
out, and particles and fire brands
scattered about the floor and the
room filled with powder smoke
| If the door of the stove had not
stood slightly ajar so as to allow the
force Of the explosion to spend itself,
the stove would probably have been
blown TO pieces and any one in the
room injured.
The officers do not know Of possi-
BILE motive for such deed. vet they
do not believe any one could be 50
careless as to throw an explosive in
the waste basket as 1t is known that
the waste is dumped into the stove
every morning.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

When you get Climax" Flour. you
are getting the best for the least
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30

Centennial Self Raising Pancake
Flour At RusselI's Groesry.