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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-01
Bank Call Delayed.

The officers of the national banks here
are specializing on the fact that the gov
eminent has delayed its demand for the
quinto-annual statement for ten or fifteen
days beyond the usual time. These state
ments are required five times a year and
the usual lapse between the dates is about
seventy-thrce days. The time has gone by
for nearly two weeks. Probably the call
for the statement will be received before the
end of the week,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-01
T-casurer's Affairs o. IA.

= The expert examiner OF the American
BONDING company finished his examination
If the books of the city treasurer yester-
day and found them correct and the cash
called for on hand. He went to all the
banks where the money of the city is de-
posted and secured certified statement of
the amounts in their keeping, which items
were used in balancing up the cash on
ha nd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-01
Country Club Meeting.
Postal Recent. Crow.

The South Omaha postofice issued ito
monthly statement, which shows that dur
ing the month Of January stamps and en-
velops yielded $3.50 % revenue Against
this statement that of last year was s7.61532
Statements of the money order business
and the registry department have not yet
been prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE
 IS FORMALLY DEDICATED

The Masonic Temple was the scene of brilliant assemblage last night The occasion was the dedication by the grand lodge and a reception to the Masons of the Birmingham district and their lodges. The temple is three stories high above the basement On the first floor is the Scottish Rite hall, on the second floor, Is the blue lodge room and on the third is the combination hall for tho chapter, council and eommandery. The basement is fitted up as a banquet hall
 All Che rooms are elegantly furnished and brilliantly lighted Everything in the building Is modern and Is appointed for convenience and comfort. The elevator is one of the finest and fastest in Bir- mingham
 The grand lodge was constituted by pro tenn officers as follows:
 NJ. W. grand master, Ben M. Jacobs.
 R. ". deputy grand warden, Dan A. Greene.
 R. W. senior grand warden Sidney F. Lazarus.
 R. W. junior grand warden, Walter K. McAdory.
 R. W. grand treasurer, James A. Dow ney.
 R. W. grand secretary John S. White. R. ". grand chaplain, the Rev. Morris Newfield.
 R. w. grand orator, James Bowron.
 R. w. grand marshal. John c. Smith
 w. senior grand deacon, James & Vance.
 W. junior grand deacon. J. Fl. Edwards. Senior grand steward J. D. Matlock.
 Junior grand steward, F. NJ. Roof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Grand tyler. w. & Scott.
 Grand organist. Rlenzi Thomas.
 The following additional appointments were made:
 Master of the oldest lodge, carrying book of constitutions, Brother J. F. vance, w NJ. F'raternal Lodge No. 3S4.
 Past master bearing holy writing, square and compass, Brother w. W. Ran som.
 Past masters bearing burning tapers. Brothers Sam M. Adler and J. H. Phil lips.
 Grand architect Charles Wheelock.
 The following committees had charge of the dedication and of the reception:
 Committee on arrangements. J. II. Phil lips. chairman; N T. 'Stratford. Morris Newfied.
 Committee on refreshments. James A. Downey, chairman; J. F. Rushton, F. A. Hewitt
 Reception committee, John G. Smith, chairman; Louis V. Clarke J. D. Mat lock. w. W Ransom, A. B. Loveman, J. B. Cobbs, James A. Downey. c. P. Orr, Bertram Jacobs, c. A Moffett, James Bowron, w. J. Rushton, J. F. Vance, Sd- ney Lazarus, Walter McAdory, Edwin Burehell. N. l.. Mewhnney, Ben NJ. Ja cobs, Charles Wheelock
 Eugene Fies, treasurer of the Temple association, had charge of the badges and souvenirs,
 After the dedicating ceremonies had been concluded the Masons and the vis- itors inspected the various apartments. Light refreshments were served in the basement.
 Calman's orchestra furnished the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
CHINESE ABOUT TO LEAVE.
Express Thanks to American People
 for Their Courtesy.

New York. February 1.-The i'm perial Chinese commissioners who ar rived today from Boston will sail for Europe tomorrow on the steamer Butcher Shi Ling Hsung, first secre- tary to the commission, said tonight
 "On the eve of our departure we want to thank the American people for the courtesy shown us on every hand. Wherever we have gone. no matter how many questions we have asked or how absurd they must have seemed to those of whom We asked them, they have all been willingly and courteously answered. We are going home much enlightened as to many things that were dark to us before we came. and We are grateful to the American people because of that fact. If we succeed in introducing new ideas in the Chinese municipal governments, and we feel sure that We shall, we will ever re- member the good teachings of you Americans and hold in our country in reverence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
OPTIMISM EXAGGERATED.
Algeciras Negotiations Proceeding
 With Every Prospect of Success.

Algeciras, February 14.-Optimism regarding the outcome of the Moroccan conference appears to have been as greatly exaggerated as was Mondays pessimism. Negotiations are progress ing with the same good prospects of success which have always existed. The Associated Press has the best author ity for denying the statement emanat- ing from Berlin that M. Revolt, the principal French delegate, proposed that France, Spain and one other power shall control the Moroccan police. The efforts of disinterested powers. particu- larly the United States and Italy, have become very active in the last three days towards securing a satisfactory arrangement of the questions of the state bank and the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
CROWDS FLOCK TO
 COUNCIL CHAMBER
QUESTION OF SALOON LICENSES IN CHICAGO IS AGAIN REFERRED TO CoMMlTTEE-clTIzENs TO VOTE ON BOND ISSUE.

Chicago, February 14.-The City Council held d special meeting today to take ac- ton on important propositions affecting the interests of the city. An ordinance effecting the price to be paid for gas by consumers at S5 cents instead of 90 cents and $l as heretofore. was passed over the veto of Mayor Dunne by vote of J7 to lO An ordinance placing the saloon license at $500 instead of $500, the present figure, was adopted by vote of 33 to 32, but Mayor Dunne ruled that the meas ure had failed of passage because it did not receive 36 votes, the constitutional majority. The ordinance rasing the license to 5000 was then reintroduced. but it was referred to the license committee to be presented again at the next meet ing of the council on February 26. It was also ordered that the question of voting S75,0000O0 for the purchase of the street railways of the city be submitted to the voters of the city at the next city election
 The importance of the impending meas ures and the excitement which attended their agitation drew an enormous crowd to the city hall late in the day Special guards of policemen were stationed around the building and all the doors were guard ed in order to prevent a dangerous jam inside the building but despite these precautions the principal chamber and the hallway outside were packed to suf- location. The question of saloon licenses was productive of a. great amount of feeling. The numerous crimes that have been perpetrated against women in this Fff af 1ut 1d faa and it was believed by many people that the raising of saloon licenses from s500 to $1000 would wipe out many of the small saloons in the disreputable sections of the city which have been harboring places for criminals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
SNOW STORM CAUSES
 TRAINS TO COLLIDE
Three Trainmen Are Dead and One Is Dying as Result of Accident
 In Wisconsin.

Janesvllle, Wis, February 14-Three trainmen dead, one dying, three injured and six passengers hurt were the casual ties due to a head-end collision between a special freight and a DeKalb passenger train on the Chicago and Northwestern railroad two miles south of Janesville to- night. Thomas Lafferty of Baraboo, en- gineer; Joseph l.. Maher, fireman, James, vile, and Fireman Bermish of Baraboo are dead.
 Conductor R. A. Peck of the freight train Is dying. Conductor George Devan of Janesville was cut about the head and shoulders. Engineer Briscoe of Baraboo suffered a crushed foot. Mrs. Crosby of Sycamore and five other passengers were injured but not severely. The wreck was due, 1t is said, to 8 snowstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
LOU DILLON DOPED
 WITH BELLADONNA
A VETERINARY SURGEON MAKES AFFIDAVIT THAT HE TREATED THE MARE WHEN HOWE URGED HIM TO DO so.

San Francisco, February 14-A sensa- tional affidavit was made here today In connection with the race at Memphis between Major Delmar and Lou Dillon. The affidavit is sworn to by A. II. Fehr, veterinary surgeon, who claims that he was official veterinarian of the Memphis Racing association at the time the horses contested for the $5000 gold cup. In his sworn statement he says:
 At the time of the trotting race meet ing in Memphis when the celebrated race between Major Delmar, belonging to F. b. Smathers, and Lou Dillon, the property of c. K. S. Billings, was trotted, 1 was employed for the position of official vet erinaran of the association and was also in the employ of C. K. c. Billings. After the first heat between Major Delmar and Lou Dillon was trotted, I was summoned by Murray Howe in a great hurry. MT Howe seemed excited and the first thing he said to me was that Lou Dillon had an attack of the thumps. or what we tech- nically term in the profession 'spasmodic contraction of the diaphram.'
 "I went to the stall where the mare had been taken immediately after the first heat She was closely guarded by a special officer and Murray Howe, who was at the time the personal representa- tive of MT Billings. who directed me to treat the mare for the thumps. l exam ined her and found nothing wrong with the mare more than some nervousness, such as any horse would show after com ing out of a hard race. MT. Howe insist ed that the mare should be treated for the thumps, and of course 1t Is commonly known that belladona is the drug used in such cases. 1t is also common knowl- edge that it will deaden any animal and kill speed. Acting under orders I ad- minstered a small dose of the drug which was sufficient to kill the speed of the strongest and fastest horse in the world for the time being Under these condi- tions 1t was impossible for Lou Dillon to win the Memphis cup"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
niIuke succeeds Geronlmo.

Lawton. Okla. February 1A.-Asa Diluke, youngest chief of Whoa of the Nedri divi- sion of the Apache Indian tribes in Mexi- co, has been chosen official representative of the Apache tribe on the Fort Sill mili- tary reservation. This eleGtior practically dethrones Chief Geronimo, once a for midable rival of the Chief of Whoa, and delegates to Diluke all powers of chief tainship. The election was held on the military reservation last week. Diluke will go to Washington to ask that the Apache tribe be released from military de- tention and given allotments on the Kio- N.a-C Comanche reservation lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Becker Leads the Field.

Hazelhurst, N. C., February H-C. l.. Becker of the Woodlawn Gold club. Au- hurndale, today led the field in the quail heation round of the second St. Valentine tournament, winning the gold medal offer ed with card of S2 by the margin of a single stroke from w. G. Thomas of the Glenridge club. New York One hum dred players started, 91 turning in cards. Perfect golfing conditions prevailed. There are cups for the winners and runners up In each division, as well as cups for those who lose in the first round of match play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
UNUSUAL COMPLAINT FILED.
Street Car Crew Charged With Inter
 rupting a Funeral.

J. L. Busenlehner, Joseph Weiferich, Jr.. and Fred Bender requested the police de- partment 10 arrest the conductor and mo- torman in charge of car No. Al or the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company yesterday on an unusual charge'
 They stated in their complaint that the car interrupted the funeral procession or the Very Rev. Dean Meurer yesteruas afternoon about 12:20 o'clock. and that tns motormsn and conductor refused to neeu protests against the passage of the car -through the line of. carriages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Cartridqe Order Is Explained.

Washington, February 14-Regarding the order given by the ordnance bureau of the war department to the Frankford arsenal for 100000 cartridges for the Krag-Jorgensen rifles. 1t was explained today that the supply of small arms am munition has been permitted to run low in the Philippines, in view of the contem- plated change in the rifle, and that the sunnlv now ordered will be used to re- plenish it. The capacity of the Frank ford arsenal is about 25OOOo cartridges per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
MlkADo SENDS GIFTS.
Consist of Two Silver Vases and Piece
 of Japanese Embroidery.

Washington, February 14-The wedding present of the Emperor of Japan to Miss Roosevelt consists of two silver vases and valuable piece of Japanese embroid- cry. The embroidery consists of a piece of silk about eight feet square. Its left corner shows the background of heavy gold thread, but the greater part of the piece is embroidered with chrysanthe- mums, done in white silk on gold.
 Secretary and Mrs. Bonaparte have sent as a wedding gift a very handsome piece de-millieu of repousse silver. In the cen ter of 1t several faneiful figures have been wrought and the edge of the piece Is open worked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Police Court News.

J. G. Greene, Thomas Henry. P. G. Hud- dleson, Ed Reynolds, Mike Romero, A. M. Leonard and W. G. Kyle were fined s2.H each in police court yesterday on charges of splitting on the floor of street cars.
 Arthur Nesbitt, a negro, was fined $50 for carrying concealed weapons. Silas Smith, a negro, was fined $25 for the same offense.
 Henry Tolliver, a negro, charged with stealing an overcoat, was fined $25.
 The case against Anderson Long, a ne- gro, charged with assault with intent to murder. was continued until February II for trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

division about two miles from Bessemer.
 Superintendent of Transportation Scale is watching the installation of the sys- tenn closely and has spent several days directing the work. Under the previous system, when the trains were operated by orders, there were frequently delays, as trains would be held for orders. With the block signal system the trains can be operated much more rapidly and busi- ness can be handled. therefore, much quicker.
 The Southern operates a large number of freight trains over this short branch daily, and it is stated that the block sys- tenn will greatly facilitate the movement.
 Work will be commenced in a short time on the Southerns new freight depot, which will be built on Twentieth street between the railroads and Powell avenue. The depot will run back to the present Southern freight sheds on Twenty-first street and Powell avenue, and will prac- tcally quadruple the capacity of the Southern's freight houses in Birmingham.
 The plans for the depot were accepted recently and the contract has been let. II will require several months to com plete the construction, which will be made as thoroughly fireproof as possible.
 The front of the depot will be of pressed brick and will be quite handsome. It will be two or three stories high. and 1t is probable that the offices of Superintendent Cotter of the Birmingham division will be moved from Twenty-second street and First avenue to the new building.
 Frank NJ. Donohoe. passenger and ticket agent Of the Queen and Crescent route at Vicksburg, spent yesterday in Birmingham
 II. r. Eager manager of the Tennessee Car Service association with headquar- ters in Chattanooga. was in Birmingham yesterday He is accompanied by Mrs Edgar.
 George w. Ely. travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific with head quarters in Atlanta, spent yesterday in Birmingham
 The Frisco and the Seaboard are now running through trains from Memphis to New York. The arrangement, which was completed last week, went into effect Monday, when the first through train was
 
 The coaches and sleepers arrive in Blr- mingham on the Seaboard at 9:1O p. m and leave on the Frisco at 10:3O o'clock. Returning, they arrive on the Frisco at 5;p a. m. and leave on the Seaboard at 6:35 a. m.
 This through service is proving very popular. The Seaboard is delivering a great deal of business to the Frisco in Birmingham and the Frisco is in turn de- liYering large amount of eastern busi- ness 10 the Seaboard
 The Seaboard is getting all the freight business that 1t can handle" said Colonel Parsons superintendent of the Birming- nam division, yesterday. q am using every bit of the equipment and motive power that l can get. and we have con tract business for all the equipment at our command. We run five or six trains out of Birmingham every day. and they nave an average of thirty cars each. We have business enough for more if we could get the equipment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
GRAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
Mary AneelI and Mrs. Jacobs-Bond at
 Cable Hall.

Mary Angel the brilliant young pianist. and Mrs. Carrie Jacobs-Bord, a vocal ar tist of distinction, will give a grand con- cert at the Cable hall tonight.
 Miss Angell gave a recital in Birming- ham last year and was warmly received by cultured audience. There has been a large sale of tickets for tonight's per formance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Joseph p. Martin,

burg Sunday, will be buried in Elmwood cemetery today. The deceased was a brother of B. B. Martin of this city.
 The remains reached Birmingham yes terday. The funeral will be from the res- idence of B. B. Martin, Twenty-ninth street and Twelfth avenue, north, at 9 o'clock this morning, and a high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. Paurs church at 9.30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Mrs. Taooart In Europe.

Wooster. O.. February 14.-A telegram was received today from Judge Smyzer, who is at Washington to the effect that he cannot produce Mrs. Taggart in court here when her trial comes up on Friday morning. as he believes she is 5000 miles away. It is now generally believed that she is In Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
RAILROAD WORLD

The Southern is installing a block sig nal system on the Mobile cutoff, which runs from the yards at Twenty street, through North Birmingham, and supplies the furnaces at North Birming
 ham, Thomas, Ensley, Woodward and Bessemer with cars, striking the Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
No Evidence of Insanity.

St Louis. February 14.-The alienists who examined into the mental condition of James Brady. the young man who con fessed that he stabbed women in the pub lie streets, today reported that Brady showed no evidence of insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Laura Sites White.

The body of Mrs. Laura Sites White 21 years of age. the wife of Dr. M. S. White of Chickasaw, Ala. will be sent to Louis- vile this morning for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Mrs. T. B. Pace.

The body of Mrs. T. B. Page, 35 years of age, who died at her residence. 112o Tus- caloosa avenue, yesterday. will be sent to Nashville this morning for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Miss Lida c. Simmons.

The body of Miss Lida c. Simmons. 2S years of age, who died Tuesday night at the Hillman hospital. was sent to Atlanta yesterday for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Fast Game Yesterday.

The Junior league yesterday afternoon furnished what is said to be the fastest and most hotly contested game of basket ball ever played at the Birmingham Ath- letic club. It was played by the High school five against the squad from Owen ton, and it was necessary for more than fifteen minutes of overtime play before the match was decided.
 The final score was II to 13 in favor of the High school boys, but at the end of the first half Owenton led by the score of 10 to ?. The second half brought the High school boys right to the front and the whistle at the close of the regular game found the teams tied, each having F points.
 Overtime play then followed, and after about thirteen minutes one of the Owen ton players made foul goal. This count cd one point, but under the rules it was necessary to continue overtime play until one of the teams made two points. Al- most immediately afterwards one of the High school players scored a goal, mak- ing two points and winning the game.
 There was very large crowd present to witness the two contests, and the sport was greatly enjoyed. Dryer made the winning goal for the High school. Garner played well for Owenton and Estes, Thomas and Currie did excellent work for the High school five. The Ath letic club junior team won the second game from the University High school squad by a score of IS to 13 in a good game The scores were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Jackson Crocker.

The body of Jackson Crocker, SS years of age, will be sent to Bessie, Ala, this afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
BIRMINGHAM PLAYS MONTGOMERY TODAY Basketball Teams to Meet ia
 the Athletic Club FIRST GAME OF A SERIES Boys High School and owenton Col lege Teams Establish New Record
 In a Junior League Con
 test Yesterday.
FIRST GAME OF A SERIES

The first game of an inter-eity series of basketball contests will be played this evening al the gym" of the Birmingham Athletic club. between squads represent ing the Independent Athletic club of Montgomery and the Birmingham Athletic club.
 The match game was arranged some time ago and there has been a great deal Of friendly rivalry created as result Of the hard and constant training done by the players in preparation for the con test. The Montgomery boys have been playing some unusually good games this season, while the players selected to rep resent Birmingham in the series are the pick of several strong basketball fives.
 The social feature of the contest will attract many ladies to the game this even- ing. Each team has announced it's spon- sor and her maids, and these will serve to bring other young women out to cheer the respective players along. The game will begin promptly at S:3O o'clock, and Ref cree W. F. Fry of Montgomery expects to be kept on the go continuously until the last shrili call of the whistle is sound- ed. and I. w. Larrimore of the Y. M. c. A. will act as timekeeper.
 The Montgomery team will line up as follows: Locke, captain and guard Hood and Jessel. guards; Patterson and Dayid- son. centers. and Tisdale, Davis and AL ley, forwards.
 Miss Pauline Browning will be the Bir- mingham sponsor and the maids of honor will basAiiss Jessie Thompson and Miss Mary Gillespy.
 Miss Florence Dawson will be the spon sor for the Montgomery team. and her maids of honor will be Miss Helen Van gomery.
 The Birmingham squad has not yet been finally picked for the game. but it will be made up of some of the following play CTS, who have all made excellent records in the color series of games which closed last week:
 Forwards, w. Riddle, Shute, Mcbride and s. Jones; center, Berry guards, J. Riddle, E. Jones, T. Spencer and Bur leigh
 Arrangements have been made for sev- eral other games with teams represent ing other cities. The next game of the series will be played against team from Vanderbilt university, February 23 The Vanderbilt squad is unusually strong and the Birmingham players are expecting the game of the season with them. Chat tanooga. the Nashville Young Mems Christian association and Auburn are among the other teams that will play Birmingham at the Athletic club in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Points. Fouls.
Second Game.

The following is the standing of the