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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
OLIVER CALDWELL DEAD.
We'll Known Birmingham Passes Away
 While Touring Canada.

Oliver Caldwell of this city, who lived on the southeast corner of Eleventh ave- nue and Twenty-fifth street. north, died at Montreal. Canada. early this week He was about 67 years of age He former ly lived in Mobile and his occupation was a house builder and contractor He built some of the handsomest houses in Mobile. both business and residences and also come of the present buildings of the State university at Tuscaloosa. He built the handsome residence of R. H. Pearson on South Highlands in this city, and built the old Princess theatre in Mo- bile, which he owned.
 He married late in his life, about six years ago, Miss Eva Stewart, native of Mobile, but resident of New Orleans when they married. At his request his re- mains were cremated in Cincinnati
 MT. Caldwell was a man of fine physical and intelligent mind. and had read great deal of the history of different nations and travelled In native and for eign countries. and was instructive and fine conyersatioalist. He had accumu- lated a great deal of property and owned at one time beautiful country home and farm about six miles from this city on the Huntsville road, now owned by Thom- as B. Taylor. He was one of the largest real estate owners in this city and owned considerable personal property. He left Birmingham about the middle of July last for visit and stay of some months in Canada and other points in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Cunningham Going to Calhoun.

Anniston. August H.-(special. )-Cal- houn county is to be visited by guber- material candidate at an early date on a speaking tour. This Is the second of the candidate to come on the heath of old Calhoun county and on Wednesday next citizens can expect to hear the welkin ring. Information was received last night that Dr. Russell NJ Cunningham, lieu tenant governor and candidate for gov ernor. will visit this county and make speeches at Jacksonville at 9:30 a. m, on August p and here at 2:so p. m.. of the same day An effort is being made to have him speak at Oxford the evening he Is here by his friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18

hold was not barred, neither man saw fit to use it. Burns although smaller and considerably outweighed. had the best of his opponent throughout. The Turk put up a game fight. however. and recovered himself several times from what seemed certain defeat
 The first fall was won after nine min utes of fast and furious work with a hammer-loek and half-Nelson hold and the second in sixteen minutes with the hammer-loek alone.
 After his victory Farmer" Burns man. aged to quiet his frantic admirers long enough to issue a challenge to any man in the world weighing not more than POO pounds.
 In the preliminary. Dewitt Gibson of Birmingham defeated John Clifton of Att lanta with full Nelson hold in 10 minutes and seconds. Clifton was much the smaller of the two men and won many friends by the courage which he dis played throughout. He took the offensive throughout the match and Gibson had his hands full at all times.
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Triumphant, Judith Louise, 1O6; Two Bells, 109.
 Second race. seven furlongs, selling Hookseoka, 106; Sorrel Top. Belltoone Always Faithful, Royal Legend, Irene O. Lldwina, 105; Bansdowne, Paciflco, Falk- land digger. Toboggan, 107; Dr. Stephens, Junessa, 110; Marsh Redon, Knowledge 112.
 Third race. six furlongs, selling-Light- burn, 97, Tom Tom, 9s; Loupy, 99 Speed maker, Fargo, Weberfields, 102 Who Bill, Azora, 1O5 Fenian, 1OS; Chief Miliken, II; Santon 11S
 Fourth race, mile, handlcap-Wee Lass. 97; Mandator, 9S; Miss Doyle, 1Ol; Free booter, 104; Devout, 106; Major T.. J. Car son, John English, ll0.
 Fifth race, five furlongs, purse-Agra, Cubar Star. Lady Flash, Fore Piece LeVia, Anvil Chorus, 90; Sir Goffrey, 9S; Sister Huffman Chase Marmorean, Iin- fandel. 100; Lexollne, 1OS; Lens ll5; Plan ute, 11S.
 Sixth race, six furlongs, selling-Malle- able, Mayor Johnson 104 Manzard, Mar tha German, 1O6; Mum, Nonie Lucille, 10S; Roscoe. 1O9; Hleinwood, ll3.
 Seventh race. mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Pinaud. 9I; Savoie Falre; Romany Rye, 100; Ban Posal, Sand Bath, loZ' Katie Powers, 1O4; Marshal Ney, ll0' Coruscate 1O6 Whipporwill, no; Uncle Henry, 113.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
DIR. A. M. WYNN DEAD.
Was One of the Grand Old Men of the
 M. E. Church. South.

Columbus, Ga. August 17.-Rev. pr. A. M. Wynn. on of the grand old men" of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church. died this evening at an advanced age after having been In i'll health for a number of years.
 Dr Wynn joined the Georgia Methodist conference al Marietta in January 1s49 and served faithfully for over half a century. His last charge was at Sanders vile, in 1900. He was one of the two first missionaries sent by the Southern Metho- dist church to the California gold fields in 1850, and spent several years there. pr. Wynn filled numerous charges in the South Georgia conference and was re- peatedly pastor of St. Luke and St. Paul churches in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
BOY IS KILLED.
Miss Annie King Accidentally Shoots
 Herbert flames.

Decatur, August -tSpecial) Herbert, the 4-year-old son of MT and Mrs Henry Flames. was accidentally shot late this afternoon by his aunt, Miss Annie King a young lady about r years of age. The little fellow died a few hours after the shooting.
 Miss King makes her home with her sister, Mrs. Henry Flames, and this aft ernoon she was playing with the child in the room of his parents home. The young lady picked up a 3S-calibre revol- yer not knowing it was loaded, and in some way unknown the weapon was ac- cidentally discharged, the ball passing through the little fellows head and lodg- ing in the wall of the room. Miss King and the parents of the little fellow are almost crazed with grief The boy was an exceednly bright child for his age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Burns Trims Turk All
 DemetYaI Had Cold Feet

Whether from case of cold feet or a fear to return to the city, Demetral. the terrible Creek" failed to show up last night after challenging Farmer" Burns for a match at wrestling, any style and no holds barred.
 The Greek left the city several days ago for Chicago and was not heard from un- til a short time before the match was to be pulled off last night, when Prof. c. H. Miles received telegram stating that he had been injured while training and would not be able to come to this city. This was not swallowed by the sport-loving class of Birmingham, how ever, 1t being believed that -7e Greek simply "white-eyed."
 Bob Ali, the Turk, who was on hand to challenge the winner, took the Greeks place on the mat and was thrown by Burns In two falls, the first in nine min utes and the second in IS minutes.
 From the instant time was called It was apparent that the match would be a stiff one. and although the strangle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Harlow Named By Commission.

oyter Bay, N Y. August 17.-Presldent Roosevelt today appointed James S. Har- Ian of Chicago q member of the interstate commerce commission. MT. Harlin is a son of John M Harlan. associate justice of the supreme court of the United States. He is a lawyer of extensive practice and held for some time the position of attor- ney general of Porto Rico. The appoint ment of MT. Harlan completes the mem bership of the commission as provided for under the new railroad rate law. The appointment was decided upon by Presi- dent Roosevelt several weeks ago, but 1t was deemed best not to make the an- nouncement until this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Mississippi Convict Escapes.

Meridian August 17.-(special.)-It is announced here today that Will Rosen- field, negro burglar sentenced to nfteen years in the penitentiary at the last term of court, after serving only eleven days escaped from the state farm. He Is said to have knocked down his guard, took his rife and walked away. It Is stated that the negro came direct to Meridian, announcing that he would stay long enough to get shot at Officer Lyons. who brought him back from Nashville for trial. The negro robbed several prominent residences two months ago, being recog- n,zed by A servant in the last house bur glarized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Had Case of Fever on Board.

New Orleans, August 17.-President Irion of the state board of health today received a telegram from the acting surgeon general of the marina hospi. tai service stating that d case of yell low fever was taken 10 Matanzas from Havana on the Italian steamship Mil guel P Pinellos on August 15. that the steamer had been disintected and sailed for New Orleans. She will be placed in quarantine at the Missis- sippi quarantine station for six days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
"DHSty" Miller or Castro
 To Manage Finny Tribe

It Is rumored that there are two fao- tions in the Nashville directorate. One would have Castro manager. and the other favors Miller II is said that the minority favors Miller and that the mi- nority is headed by President McSwee- ney. In this connection, 1t Is rumored that the promise Of the managerial robes of the Nashville team Is what paclfed Dusty Miller. and caused him to ac- eept the terms offered for his services
 Local baseball fanatics believe that either Castro or Miller will win. It is a eineh that Finn is down and out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Robbed In a caboose.

night that a white man whose name was unknown to them had been put in a ca- boose in the Frisco yards ostensibly as lodging for the night, by a negro who stated to him that he was Il switchman
 working for the Frisco. When the white man woke several hours later he found that he had been robbed of about s1i. The police are looking for the negro. Neither he nor the white man has been identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
NEW BOYLES LINE.

Effective Saturday, August IS, regular schedule will be inaugerated on the New Boy les Line. Beginning at 5:30 a. m. cars will leave 2d Ave. and 21st St. every half hour till 2 p. m., then every hour till Il p. m. Take a ride on the new line Sunday.
 BIRMINGHAM BY. IT. & 5. PR. GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Many Houses Razed.

Galveston. August ,17.-According to statements made by the cable operators at Valparaiso. who were working in di- rect communication with the office in this city, today's earthquake shocks con tinued at intervals all throughout the day and many times the operators had to flee from the office.
 The operators at Valparaiso stated that everything is in confusion at that place; that many houses have been razed, and the loss of life Is believed to be great, all though no attempt has yet been made to ascertain' the number.
 Overland lines over the Andes noun tains are all down and communication south of Valparaiso Is completely shut off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18

Nashville will have new manager next year and 1t Is believed that the choice of the directors will fall either on Mil- Ter or Castro
 This bit of information was learned in a manner most accidental.
 Birmingham endeavored to acquire the services of Castro to take the place made vacant by the Illness of Oyler. and the subsequent illness of Alcook The diree- tors of the Nashville club. or a certain number of that body, desired 10 sell Castro to Birmingham for s10o0 The others of the directorate stated that he was not for sale at any price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
ON THE RAGE TRACK.
Saratoga Races.

Saratoga, August 17-Ioring, the sec ond choice at to 2, won the Troy sell ing stakes. 6h furlongs at Saratoga to- day, defeating Bemay, long shot, with the heavily played fayorite, Montfort, third. Jockey Austin. who had the mount on Braden in the fifth race fell at the far turn. He had his left arm broken and was probably hurt internally. Three favorites won. Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Tiptoe, l20 c. Jones) IS to B. won; Shotgun, 13O CL Will liams) 20 to 1, second; F1rebrand. 96 (Tloerner) to 1, third. Time, 1:12 1-5
 Second race, selling. mile-ocean Spray S9 Oowe) 30 to l. won; Graceful, 99 (Austn) 10 to 1. second Memoirs 1O6 QIodder) 6 to B. third. Time. 1:39 s-5.
 Third race. mile and one-quarter-In- ferno, 126 Hildebrand to 10. won; Yorkshire Lad no CMller) to l, second; Little Scout, 1O2 (Knapp) 8 to 1, third. Time 2:07..
 Fourth race, selling, five and one-half furlongs-Loring, 90 Finn) to 2, won; Bemay. S7 (Freishon) b to l. second; Monfort, 90 CMiller) 15 to 20, third. Time, 1:O6 2-5
 Fifth race selling, mile-Heaslip, 96 CNdiller) to D. won; Ed Ball. 9S (Garner) 6 to 1, second; Macy. Jr., 9l QHeffernam 15 to 1, third. Time. 1:9S s-5.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs- Tourenne, 112 Uyne) s to 5, won; Fish hawk, O19 (Garner) 15 to l. second' I.ally 112 CNiner) to 1o third. Time, LOT.
 
 First race. five and one-half furlongs, selling-Vaquero. Temaceo, 107; Cambyses, 107: Battery Dan, Umbrella. 104; Norfolk, Berkeley. Blondy, Mytilene, Russell T., 1O2; Silver Point, Hyperbole. Airs, Sophie Carter, 9S Vacharis, ST; Golden Phesant Anna May. Sally K, Lucy Marie, Miss Strome, Autumn Flower, 94.
 Second race. Shillelah steepleehase. full course, about two and one-half miles Grandpa, 16O: Phil May 154; Alfar, 152 The Lid. Onteora, 13I Fl Cuehillo, The Doctor, Courier, 130.
 Third race, Hopeful, six furlongs-Men- tha, 124 McCarter, 122: Purslane, Stray Kentucky Beau, Don Enrique; Paumonok, Sir William Johnson, 115 Pope Joan, 1l2
 Fourth race, Great Republic, s10,000, mile and a quarter-Go Between, 129; Mo- hawk IT., 116: Gallavant, Ill., Whimsical, l0S; Tangle, 103.
 Fifth race, mlle-Adbell. 155; Arabo 149; Tom Lawson, Gallant, Orc. 156; Bivouac, 132; Reldmore. 129 Paperilla, 12S; Calfor- mia King. Realm, 126.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-comedlenne 12e; Toots Nook, 11S; Yazd. 116 Orilene, 115; Ben Ban. Hazel Thorpe, 110 Bill Phillips, 109; Sir Russell. Slickaway, 107; Nealon, Hallowmas, 106 Lackey 100; Gen. tian SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Many Casualties.

Buenos Ayres, August 1.-The newspa- pers this evening publish telegrams from Mendoza (which is an entry port for the trade between Buenos Ayres and Chile, with which 1t communicates by the noun tain passes of Uspaulata and Portillo) to the effect that many houses in the Los Andes district were destroyed by the earthquake. and that there have been large number of casualties. The inter- ruption of all means of communication with Chile causes much anxiety.
 2 Many rumors of the disaster are atioat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
PERSONAL.

J. D. Adams. who for the last year has been manager of Tomlinson Chair Manu- featuring company in this city. has re- signed his position, on account of i'll health. and will in future reside in Mur- phey, N. C.. where he will be connected with the Murphey Furniture company. MT Adams has made many friends in this city who regret to see him leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Grand Circuit.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., August 17.-rhe fifth and last day of the grand circuit meeting here was characterized by more close finishes than on any previous day of the meeting, especially in the 217 trot and 2:1O pace.
 There were nine starters in the 2;O1 trotT Grace Cameron taking the lead at the start, the horses getting away on the first score, and won by a neck. That was the end of the Cameron mare, however Tor breaks put her eighth in the second heat and shut her out in the third. Tottora won the second heat by half length over Composer Granclno won the third heat passing India and Tottora in q hard drive on the home stretch. Grancino was never headed in the fourth heat, although Composer fought him gamely
 Believing that the drivers of India and Tottora had not tried to win the head the judges fined Edridge and Teeter slOO each and put Geers in to drive India in place of Eldridge. Tottora was never headed in the fifth heat, but Grancino pushed him to a whipping finish. Geers put India in second place at the half, but the mare was too tired to hold her position, although the driver piled the whip in the stretch
 Rudy Kip won the 2;11 pace Tuesday and was faVorite in the 21O pace today. He won the race in straight heats, but Argol Boy gave him a hard finish each time. Summary:
 1.10 pace purse $100O-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Whales Stranded on Island.

St. Augustine, Angus. 17.-Fisher men found seven large wha,es stranded on the beach of Anastasia island to- cay. They were in length from 12 to 20 feet. There is considerable excite ment over the find ard work will at once fe begun extracting the oil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18

Spill, b. E. (Gerrity) .............. Time: 207s4, 2:07i4. 2:094, 2.1l
 217 trot, purse s1ooo, limited to five heats
 cTeeter) -. ...........s.... II Graneno, blk. h. (Cox)........ I l 3 India, br m, OBldridge and
 Geersl ...... standardization. Time, 21314. 2:13ls. 2:1S, 2I61s, 2l4l4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Quiet at Brownsville.

Washington, August 17.-General Ainsworth. the military secretary, re- ceived a telegram today from General McCaskey, commanding the Depart ment of Texas, stating that everything was quiet at Brownsville, and that a full report of the recent distui bance had been sent by mail to the war de- partment.
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The regatta committee held meeting after the second race and announced that all but six boats had been eliminated from the list of contestants. The six yachts which will be requested to con time the trials tomorrow are: Aux. Bon indrei. Spokane, Caramba Sumatra and Vim, Three of the six will be selected to defend the Roosevelt cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Mo Accurate petaiIs.

Buenos .Ayres. August r, D. m.-ln the absence of telegraphic communication be- .yopd Puente del Inca, it has been im- possible up to this hour to obtain accu- rate details of the destructiong by the earthquake in Chile. The managers of the telegraph companies here state that noth- ing is coming through.
 Press reports purporting to come from Chile are purely imaginary. London and New York are eagerly seeking for news from the affected district.
 Officials of tie Pacific railroad say that 1t is their belief that the damage at val paraiso is not nearly so serious as mas been stated but they express fear that the town of Los Andes has been de- stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Jury plsaarees.

Beattyville, Ky, August 1.-The jury in the case of B. F. French, John Smith and John Abner, charged Jointly with assassination of James B. Marcum at Jackson. during the Breathitt feud troubles three years ago, have disagreed. and was discharged tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Without Advice.

l Washington. August Washington is without any advices tonight regarding the earthquake in Chilli Neither the state department nor the Chilean legation re- ceived any dispatches regarding the dis aster. The Chilean minister Is absent and Senor Don Manuel J. Vega Is in charge He was much concerned when the meagre reports of the earthquake reached him, but nothing official came from his gov ernment, and he was unable to give any information bearing on the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Kittens Initiated

The kittens initiated were Bracket o. Watkins. Owen w. Watkins, J. NJ. Bar nett. Ed S. Ginnane. James o. Butler o. w Tinney Bird Monroe. H. w. Do- zier, D. c. Mover, John H. Long, Archie R. Moore. Jonce L. Gardner, Harry C. Fowler, Butcher Blair. A. J. Grave. and Charles B. Riddle.
 The initiating nine were: Shark of the Universe, & P. King; Senior Hoo-Hoo F. H. Iathrop; Junior Hoo-Hoo. H. H.. SnelI Bojum, W. E. Wailes. Scrivenater, F. J. Sheppard; Jabberwock. w. B. Dick erson; Custocatian. A. w. Nelson; Arcan- oper, J. H. Scruggs; Gordon, J. H. Call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Ground to Death.

Jerry Howard, negro employed by the Tennessee Coal. Iron Aid Railroad com pany at oxmoor, became entangled in the furnace machinery Thursday and his body was literally ground to pieces. The re- mains were brought to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Attemnted AssassInatlo

Tula, August 17.-An attempt to assas- sinate the police lieutenant, Solivanoff was made tonight in the public gardens here. The murderer who escaped. fired four shots wounding Sollvanoff and kill ing a waiter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Postofflce Appointments.

Washington, August 17.-(Special.)- Daniel D. Redus appointed regular, Charles c. Redus substitute rural carrier, route 4. at Vernon
 John w Upchurch appointed postmas- ter at Benevoa, Pickens county, vice John Upchurch dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Recorded at Victoria.

Victoria. B. C.. August 1.-The valpa- raiso earthquake was recorded by the eeismograph at Victoria. This afternoon F. Baynes Reed, the officer in charge of the Victoria station, obtained the re- cord of the shock which while not so severe as at San Francisco, was pro longed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Police Are Relieved.

Flock. August 17-In consequence of the wholesale murder of policemen here, of whom another was killed to- day, all the regular police have been relieved and their places filled by dragoons and rihlemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
Latonia Races.

Cincinnati August 17.-Favorites won four of the seven races at Latonla today The third, at seven furlongs. and the fourth event. a steeplechase handicap, were the features of the cord. Freebooter. the favorite, easily won the third from Lady Henrietta and Grandpa. Subador won the steeplchase by fifteen lengths Dalesman was second .and Weird third. Track sloppy. Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Don Trent, 105 (Aubuchon), to ?, won Jay Ward, 102 (Taylor), to 2, second; Miss Kitty, 100 (perrett), 12 to 1, third. Time. 1:1s 3-5.
 Second race. seven furlongs -Phora, los (NicoD, 10 to 1, won: Labor, 1o4 (Buch- anan), to 1. second: Pirates Dance, 95 QHildebrand), % to 1, third. Time, :33 3-5.
 Third race, seven furlongs- Freebooter, 1os (NicoD. to 5. won Lady Henrietta, s5 (Morris), ' to 2, second; Grandpa, 92 CPerretD, s to 1, third. Time. 1:3l 3-5
 Fourth race. steeplechanse. short course. subador. 14e co. Rice, to 5, won. Dales- man, 153 (Gaddy), to 1, second Welr1, 1& (Ryan), 8 to l, third. Time. S:os.
 Fifth race. mile and an eighth-Fonso- luca, 106 (Morris), to 5, won; Stroud, i9i (Boland), to l. second; Filler 100 dHilde- brand), 70 to 1, third. Time, 200 2-5
 Sixth race, seven furlongs-Potter, llJ CRobnson). IS to 5. won; Optional. l03 CBoland). 10 to 1, second; Frank Bill, los (Nico). to 1. third Time, .s2.
 Seventh race, one mile-Amberita, lO9 McIntyre). Il to 10. won: Barl<lemore, 102 CNiccD, 5 to 2, second: Lady charade, si CMorris), to 1, third. Time. 1.46 2-5.
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