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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
"COON" RECEPTION IN BANK BUILDING Officers Thought Great Robbery
 Was Planned BANK OFFICIALS EXCITED In Warm Corridors of steiners' Bank, the Negro Porters Were serv-
 ing Beer to Their
 Friends.

In the history of the police department it is probable that nothing more out of the ordinary has occurred than the coon reception in Steiner Bros bank last night
 This entertainment on the part of the porters caused a furry among the police
 That which at first glance seemed to in- dicate a daring attempt at safe blowing eventualated in the arrest of three negro men and as many negro women, who had regaled themselves with beer in the heated corridors of the building
 While patroling their beats, two police officers became aware that the bank of Steiner Bros. was peopled by negroes. On account of the lateness of the hour, and the fact that the day was Sunday this created suspicion. An investigation fol- lowed.
 Shadowy figures were seen moving to and fro. The officers were then certain that some uninvited guests had un- willingly made their presence known and prepared for the work before them. One of the policemen, with drawn revolver remained fixed at the entrance to the bank, while his partner ran to the near est telephone. His excited message to headquarters brought to the scene two other blue coats. The four then examined carefully from the outside. It was ap- parent that there was no fracture of the glass by means of which an entrance could be made.
 The mystery then was how the men had got into the building. An examina- tion of the keyhole brought to light the fact that the persons had placed shot in that opening so that their party could not be surprised At this time, those on the inside were unaware of the fact that their presence was known and still the shadowy figures moved about. The four officers knocked on the door and a great silence fell upon the scene. There was an instantaneous cessation of the chatter of half inaudible tongues. The of ficers then debated among themselves, the result being that the Steiner home was telephoned. This brought upon the scene two of the bank officials who un- locked the main entrance to the building. The negroes were discovered.
 It seems that James Lewis and Ed Moore, porters of the bank, had prepared for their friends a little entertainment. John Carrollton was an invited guest as were three females. The men had served beer. and the evening was progressing with much good cheer when the arrival of the officers put an end to the merry making The negroes were arrested, but were admitted to bail when the bank di- reetors stood security.
 1t was afterwards learned that the DOT ters had keys to the building, 1t being theip duty to open up in the mornings and sweep the offices. The police officers con- cerned were Policemen Nix. Whitney, Benson and Walker. The matter was the cause of much amusement among the po- licemen last night. The prisoners are charged simply with disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
MAYOR WARD SAYS
 PHONE SERVICE BAD
Both Systems Criticized in an
 Official Way
POOR STREET CAR SYSTEM
Chief Executive Says Dangerous to Get Aboard, and Tiresone to Ride-Writes Letters
 to Chairmen.

At the next meeting of the City Coun- cil action will be taken on the street ear service of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and the ser vice of both of the telephone systems do- ing business in Birmingham
 Mayor Ward has addressed letters to Chairman simon Klotz of the light and telephone committee, and Chairman Par ker of the railway committee.
 The Mayor characterized the street ear service of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and the ser vice of both telephone systems as made quate.
 The Mayor states that at the next meeting of the council, action will be asked guaranteeing a better street ear service and asks the telephone commit tee to make recommendation to the board as to what action should be taken which will cause better telephone service
 Concerning the street ear service, the Mayor writes that at certain times it is dangerous to attempt to board a street car, and suggests that provisions be made which will guarantee every man who pays a fare d seat. He further writes that the service of the telephones is nerve raclling and inadequate and that the people have had no recourse or re- dress.
 The Mayor states that he is in earnest and that before the council is through there will be an improvement in the ser vice of the corporations concerned.
 The Letters.
 Yesterday the Mayor addressed the fol- lowing letter to Alderman Parker In rel erence to the street ear serviee
 Birmingham, October 2S, l9O6 John l., Parker, Chairman Railway Con-
 mittee:
 Dear Sir-The street ear system Of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company Is not only failing to furnish adequate facilities to its patrons, but is making it at times dangerous to try to get aboard and tiresome to ride.
 This is true in regrad to nearly each one of its lines, and is particularly eVi- dent during certain hours of the day when traffic is heaviest.
 At-the next meeting of the board, legis- 1ation will be asked for which will en- sure better service, and if practicable, seat to every person who pays fare.
 Please call your committee for this pur- pose, and if the company has any rem edy to propose or statement to make, same can be submitted. Respectfully,
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
To Study Reconstruction.

New York, October 2S.-Three Chilean engineers, on their way to San Francisco to study the reconstruction of that city, arrived today on the Umbria. They were C. Hoernlg, D. Calvo McKenna and IT. Delcanto, all graduates of the University of Chilli, which have been abroad for the last eight weeks at the expense of their university. At the time of the last earth quake at Valparaiso the young men were sent on their missitn. After a short stay in San Francisco they will return to Chilli
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
BODIES ARE REMOVED.
Work of Raising Bodies of Drowned
 Crew of Lutin Is Continued

Bizera. Tunis, October 2S.-Slx bodies of the crew of the French submarine boat Lutin were removed from the vessel to- day. The Lutin sank off this port on October 16 with fourteen men and two officers on board. The work of remov- ing the dead will not be completed be- fore Monday. and 1t is planned to hold the funerals on Tuesday.
 The bodies of Lieutenant Fepoux and four men were found clustered amidships, six bodies were found in the stern, and the remainder in the bow. All were in a horrible condition owing to the ac- ton of acids
 The only means of Identification was by means of objects found on their corpses. The opinion prevails that the Lutn tried to come to the surface too rapidly and that her stern consequently struck on the bottom. This caused riv- cts to start and plates to burst. Six leaks were found in the hull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
President Is Praised.

Tolxio, October 8.-The course of ac- tion pursued by the United States with a view of protecting the treaty rights of the Japanese has been somewhat eff fective in soothing the feelings of the Japanese people injured by the San Fran cisco school incident, and accentuating the confidence of the people in President Roosevelt, whose fairness is praised on all sides. It is altogether unlikely, and there Is as yet no sign whatever, that the Japanese will initiate the Chinese in boycotting American goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Stocks and Bonds Citizens Savings Bank Stock and Bond Department
 Both Phones 94
ASSOCIATION TO MEET.
East Alabama Baptist Churches As
 semble at Phenix City.

Phenix City, October 2S.-(Special.)-The Harris Baptist association. composed of sixteen east Alabama churches will meet at the First Baptist church in Phenix City Tuesday morning, and will be in session three days. Many delegates are expected. The Rev. w. r. Foster or Scale is moderator of the association. The Rev. Mir. Dickerson. pastor of the First Bap- tist church of Birmingham, will be among the visiting ministers.
 Mayor Warren Williams of PheniX City at the petition of many citizens has de- cided to stand for reelection. It is doubtful if he will have opposition. His administration has been a thoroughly pro- gressive one in every respect. W. C. Campbell is @ candidate for marshal and Tom Coulter for clerk of Phenix City In Girard, Phenix Citys neghbor, poli- tics are beginning to warm up. R. H. Moreland, John r. Rogers and J. M. Richards have announced for alderman so far.
 The funeral of Mrs. Edwin Johnston, who died yesterday morning, took place this afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, J. M. Summersgill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
AGE-HERALD'S FLYER CARRIES
 THE NEWS TO NORTH ALABAMA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1o


 phis papers, by reason of a quicker sched- uIe, with Tennessee politics than with Alabama politics. What they have needed Is an Alabama paper reaching them in the morning."
 McGeeVer's Remarks.
 With regard to the trip yesterday Hugh McGeever said: 'I never took a trip that I enjoyed more and I am deep ly indebted to The Age-Herald and the young men in charge of the train for giV- ing me such a pleasant day. The Age Herald Flyer leaving Birmingham early every morning and going straight through to Sheffield will be of great benefit to the merchants of Birmingham, because it will enable people along the road to make in six hours a trip which before yesterday required several times that length of time. Consequently. Birming- ham will get much trade that must neces- sarily have gone elsewhere.
 I. c. Norwood, editor of the Franklin Times of Russellville. said: "The Age Herald Flyer is a great piece of newspa- per enterprise, and 1t will widen the pa per's popularity
 J. Lasseter, assistant superintendent or the Birmingham division of the Southern who had charge of The Age-Herald Flyer yesterday, said: q was very much pleased with the initial run and feel con fident that the train will prove great success for the paper. It supplies q much needed want"
 w. II. Bone, the new district passenger agent of the Southern, said: T consider the first trip of The Age-Herald's Flyer to be the most successful of it's kind that have ever seen. Nothing was lacking to make the trip interesting. There were plenty of good things to eat and plenty of good company to enjoy it. Altogether the day was delightful"
 Frank S. Foster of the First National bank, said q enjoyed the trip immense ly. I am glad the northern part of the state is now so accessible to Birmingham. The Age-Herald deserves the credit for 1t"
 w. D. Smith of Fox Sons & Smith said: "The Age-Herald Flyer will be great benefit to Birmingham, and to the people all along the road between Birmingham and Sheffield"
 The schedule of the Age-Herald s Northern Alabama Flyer from Parrish to Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Florence, and return, is as follows:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
MEMORIAL SERVICES
 HELD YESTERDAY
PELHAM CHAPTER PASSES RESO. BUTTONS ON DEATH OF MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS S- SERVICES IN SECOND PRESBYTERIAN.

Yesterday. afternoon in the Second Presbyterian church memorial services were held over the death of Mrs. Jeffer- son Davis. Mrs. l.. S. Handley, vice pres ident of Pelham Chapter, Daughters of the Confectionery presided over the meet ing
 The Rev pr. l.. s. Handley, pastor Of the Central Presbyterian church, opened the meeting with prayer, after which Mrs. J. A. Rountree read an address in which she reviewed the life and virtues of Mrs. Davis.
 Mrs. Rountree said in part.
 To-day wherever there is the beating of loyal heart there is a shadow of sadness that the earthly life of Mrs. Jef- ferson Davis is over for the death of Mrs. Wavis htrikes another link from the chain that binds the old south with the new. More than any other woman she represented those principles and senti- ments upon which the war between the states was based"
 Mrs. Rountree, continuing, gave very lucid sketch of the life of Mrs. Davis and concluded by proposing the following resolutions:
 Whereas, The most distinguished woman of the old south, Mrs. Jefferson Davis, has passed away, and the most conspicuous link between the heroic past and the strenuous present has been broken, we pause to contemplate the character of the sacred dead. Pre-emi- nently did she exemplfy the noblest uses of diversity. Her womans heart grew to be a heros. Every faculty of mind and body developed to meet the demands upon her. and she cheered the days of her noble husband, who was q citizen without a country, as she nursed, watched and guarded the uncrowned king of the south, she won her way into the hearts of every true southerner, and set an example for the youngest to emulate; therefore, be 1t
 Resolved. by Pelham Chapter No. 67, United Daughters of the Confectionery, That in the death of Mrs. Jefferson Davis we have lost the true mother of the Con federacy, a woman who was ever loyal to the cause that was dear to southern people; and be it further
 Resolved, That while we mourn her loss, we point with pride to her example of patience, devotion and courage, and that we extend to her only surviving child, Mrs. J Adison Hayes, our deepest sympathy in her loss
 Miss Parker sang Lead Kindly Light, D after which pr. l.. s. Handley delivered an appropriate and impressive sermon.
 About twenty-five members of Camp Hardee and a large number of Daughters of the Confederacy were present. also a large number of the Sons of Confeder- ate Veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
TWO PERSONS KILLED
 AND ONE IS MISSING
Gas Explosion at Coffeyvile, Kan, DemoIlshes Five TWo-Story
 Brick Blocks.

Coffeyville, Kan, october 2S.-Three per- sons were killed, one is missing, three were seriously injured, and twenty were more or less injured in terrific explosion of natural gas which completely demol- ished five two-story brick business blocks here today.
 The dead:
 Jess Ross, a negro.
 Mrs J. E. McDaniel. Young son of C. J. Clossen.
 Seriously injured:
 c. J. Clossen, grocer.
 Cotton Ray, cabman.
 Mrs Pearl Keeler
 Three sons of Mrs. Keeler.
 The buildings were occupied by real estate office. three stores and restaur- ant The second floors of all the buildings were used as rooming houses
 The entire block of five buildings was levelled to the ground and only broken bricks, scattered lumber and twisted iron were found.
 A fire broke out immediately after the explosion, but the flames were quickly extinguished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
DANCE
 KEEP BLOOD MOVING

Night Warden Williamson states that something was wrong with the mechanism oners were the sufferers That place is cold, indeed" said the warden pointing to the prison, when it is cold. In the office, here we could pull an overeoat about us and keep comparatively com fortable but the prisoners were not so provided. We all pitled the prisoners but could do nothing for them It is decidedly better tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
As to Telephones.

The following is the letter concerning the telephone service:
 Birmingham, Ala, October 2S, 1906. Hon. Simon Klotz, Chairman Light and
 Telephone Committee.
 Dear Sir-For many months the people of Birmingham have patiently submitted to q service from both telephone com .panies that is nerve racl1ing and inad- equate.
 They have no recourse or redress, but must be content with simply making con- plains These complaints may or may not be attended to-most frequently not.
 The people have been very patient owing to the claim set up by both companies that they have been handicapped by phy- scal conditions and labor troubles.
 It seems to me that the time has come for the council to take a firm hand in the matter and see that patrons get att tention and value received for their money
 Please call your committee and have recommendation sent to the council as to proper steps to take in the premises. Very truly, G. WARD, Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Schedule In Effect April 29, 1908. N. B.-Following schedule figures pub. lished only as Information and are noi $40 a.m.-No. 5s. for Atlanta, Washins. ton. Baltimore. PhiladeIphis- New York and the East Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car, Birmingham to NsV York Dining Car. Birmins- ham to Atlanta 500 a.m.-No. 19. for MontevaIlo, Ma plesville, Selma and way sta- tons.
 R:3 ?. p.m.-No. S5. for Columbus. Wes, Point, Winnna. Greenwood and Greenviiie; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bama points.
 $40 p.m.-No. 10, for Cordova, Oakman- Corona and way stations; aIs, Blossburg.
 b:S a.m.-No. 22. for Anniston. HefiIn and way stations also Rome. ca s:b0 p.m.-No. &C., for Atlanta, Charlo...- Richmond. Washington, New York and the East. Puilman Sleeping Car Birmingham ts Richmond. Va. t:o6 p.m.-No. "A Anniston, Atlanta -.i way stations: also Tor Jack sonyille and all Florida points. also Tailadega. Ala Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham te Brunswick
 lo:20 p.m.-No. N. for Columbus. West Point, Winona. Greenwood and Greenville Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenville. i0:s6 p.m.-No. A. for Selma. Mobile and way stations. Pullman Drav.. ing Ronm-Sieepfng Car Biz mingham to Mobile. Il 90 pm.-No. 9S. for Atlanta. Annlstcn and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping Car can bs occupied at Union station )D p. m.
 For detailed information cnd sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building Telephone D0 Bell and 617 Peoples.
 N. H. BONE, D. P A
 M. CORNELL, c. P. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29

The sudden coming of bitter cold weather found the inmates of the city jail unprepared
 Saturday night. between the hours of F and o'clock. some forty prisoners in the city jail jumped upon their tip-toes, doneed. and slapped each other across the shoulders to keep their blood in cir culation.
 Between those hours there was no heat in the city hall building. According to the night warden few of the prisoners slept the cold snap keeping afar ma lures gentle nurse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
DIED IN A PEW.
Miss Nettie Brown, Aged 25, Commits
 Suicide In Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo. October 2S.-Miss Net tie Brown, aged %, said to be the daugh ter Of D. c. Brown of Lincoln, Neb. com mltted suicide today in the Catholic ca thedral by taking carbolic acid Miss Brown came to Kansas City about three weeks ago. and registered a one of the leading hotels. She remained several days. Later she changed her hotel, going to another, also first-class. At the lat ter place without funds, she asked the hotel people to telegraph to her guard ian in Omaha. The answer from the Omaha man satisfied the hotel authori- ties that he had no connection with her, and she was requested to leave.
 Today she attended services at the ca thedral. 1t was noticed that she re- mained in church after the congregation left, but nothing was thought of it. Later, however she was discovered dead in pew,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Soldiers Parade Streets.

New Orleans, october s.-The Illinois soldiers who attended the dedication of the memorial at Vicksburg yesterday paraded New Orleans today They were said to be the first military organization from the north which has borne arms here since the civil war. They will be entertained m New Orleans until tomor- row night, when they leave for home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Marshal Is Shot.

Lake Charles, La, October 8.-Advices from Dequincy, La, state that William Shoemaker, marshal and deputy sheriff of that place, was shot and killed while standing in saloon there last night. An effort was made to arrest Lee Cowan, a liquor dealer of Dequincy. in connection with the crime, but he could not be located by a sheriff's posse, which went to the scene from this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Dempsey Escapes Mob.

Mayklng, Ky, October Exchanged with attacking Miss Mary Qualls of Norton John Dempsey, aged 32 of Appalachie was arrested there yesterday thereby es- eaping an infurlated mob that had been organized at BlaclIwood to lynch him Dempsey was taken to Wise county prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Will Be Dominant Issue.

Chicago, October 2S.-William J. Bryan passed the day here on his way to Lin coin. Neb, from his eastern tour. He ex- pressed satisfaction over the result of his campaign q am satisfied" he said
 that both government and municipal ownership is but a fewsyears off, and that this issue will be felt in this campaign, and that 1t will be the dominant one in 190S." :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
CITY ITEMS.

DRUNK IN COLORED CHURCH-On charge of being intoxicated in a church, Charles Fernando. colored, was arrested last night by officers Burke and flaw kins. Tt seems that the negro went to hear a sermon after he had regaled him self with wine. His conduct became dis orderly, and police headquarters was noti- fed The arrest and the unusual charge docketed against him followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Dies Under Operation.

E. F. ReTelley who was taken to the Hillman hospital yesterday died at late hour last night under a .trepanning oper- alton on the skull. Funeral services have not yet been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29

Wednesday-2 200 D. m., thirty-hrst degree Inspector Inquisitor, first section; 6:30 p. m. lunch 7:30 p. m., thirty-first de- gree Inspector Inquisitor, second section.
 Thursday, November 1-9 a. m., thirty second degree Master of Royal Secret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
ConneIlY Not Known.

Atlanta, october 2s.-Nothing Is known here of J H. Connolly. whose body was said to have been found at Gulfport. Miss. today The police know of no such person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
IDR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
Ruarant~

l e0dL dlitCo you a perma- dent cure Of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable l refer you with per- mission, to the First National bank, Alabama National bank, Steiner Broth CTS. bankers, Jefferson Coun- ty s a V i n 6 2 bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
HOTEL MARTINIQUE

Broadway and 33rd St., New York City. "A Hotel in the Heart of Things" The highest standard of accommoda- ions ut moderate rntes.
 Under same management as St. Dennis Hotel
 WILLIAM TAYLOR & SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing tho arrival and departure of passenger trains at the Union station. Birmingham:
 Effective October 27. 19o6.) Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
Council of kadosh No. I.
Alabama Consistory.

Tuesday-4:3O D. m to 6:3O D. m, nine teenth to twenty-ninth degrees, 6;30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
WHITE PRISONERS EscAPE-satu

WHITE PRISONERS ESCAPE-Satur- day. at late hour. four white prisoners with moderate terms, effected their es- cape from the street gang under the charge of Street Guard Murray. The men are John St. James. George Cobb, w. D. McCurley and George T. Coleman. They took advantage of an opportunity. and made their escapes by the feetness of their feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29

NEGRO RUNS AMUCK-Early Sunday morning, Charles Austin. negro, was arrested by Officer Burge under charges of assault with intent to murder, dis orderly conduct and petty larceny. The negro, it seems, was filled with a desire to do bodily harm to every one he encoun- tered. He seriously cut negro woman. Viola Lee and broke the window panes in several houses He is charged, too, with having stolen several quilts and blankets. The officers regard him as a bad man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29

Tuesday, October 3O-9:OO a. m. busl- ness; 9:3O a. m. to 12:3O D. m., fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth degrees; lunch; 200 D. m, eighteenth degree Knight Rose Erni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29

Try the Gawk for half-tone and iins iustrations. Aqe-HeraId Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-29
RrmInaham Lodge of Perfection No. 2.

Monday. October 29-2o0 D. m., fourth to thirteenth degree 6:30 D. m, lunch; 7:9O D. m., fourteenth Perfect Flu.
 Birminuham Chapter Rose Croix No. 2,