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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Net on Their System.

A society which disseminstes moral literature sent a railway manager a bundle of free tracts to place In the waiting rooms One of the tracts was entitled: "A Route to New Jcrusa- lem The Iettsr the soeie;y received in reply declined the tracts on the ground that We cannot place the tracfA e the N- J- is not on our sys tsm--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
A Daily Thouoht-

The best help is not to bear the troubles of others for them. but to inspire them with courage and energy to bear their burdens for themselves and meet the dInculties of fife brsvs' U-Lubbock-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Had Mother Terrori,ed.

A woman at Keighley. England. sum moned for not sending her boy to school, explained to the bench that when she attempted to chastise him for not going he threatened to report her to the cruelty" inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Teachers Licensed.

Montgomery August 1.-(Special.)- )-The following teachers have been licensed:
 Covington County-R. o. Dykes, Brant ley; Thomas w. Capps, Brooks; M. D. Taylor, Andalusia, Route 1; William R. Bennett, Feagin; Arthur J. Beasley, Gra- vella; Thomas C. Roster. Opp; J. s. Greer, Can't; J. T. Grimes, Pink; E. s. Town send, Troy; Ruby Bailey, Florala.
 Colored-Lula Parry, Suspension.
 Pike County-Leigh Harris. Troy; Sam Bowling, Troy: Clarence E. King, Troy. Route 1; Oscar Kyser, Troy, Route 1; An- nie Lou Bowling. Troy; Irene Grant, China Grove; Estelle Peavy, Brundidge; Meldred Brown, Troy; Leila Address, Banks; Aida McNeill, Troy; Lucille Wilkes Fannie Wilkes, Josie; Mrs Nan nie Bassett Troy. route 8; Genie schuktz. Brunddge; Frankie Ensor Troy.
 Colored-T A. Hall, Troy; Willie Guil- ford, Brundidge; Coleman Wilber White head, Troy M. O. Sanders, Enterprise; Wilma Davenport, Troy; sallie Patrick, Clayton Fannie L. Leonard, Troy.
 Coosa County-J. R. Kimbrough, Kelly ton; Archie Hendricks Darden, Rockford i; R. V. Jones, Tombs Milner, Henry Fletch- CT Bardue, Matte Hodnett, Equality; Will lie Allie Shoot, Wetumpka; Clara Wright, Eclectic, Route No. l; Eva White, Rock ford; Maude Livingston. Kellyton; Alma NJ Price, Brewton; Ada Modnett Eliza beth Martin Equality; Ellen Davis, Kelly ton; Fannie Lee Johnston Eclectic Annie Nolan, Genabra Ramsey, Equality; Elva Mabry, Alexander City; Sallie Neighbors. Nixburg; Cora Belle Selman, Lauderdale; Ola Mabry Alexander City; Patrick K Shirley, Wetumpka; Newton l.. Thomp- son, Rockford, Route No. 2; Thomas H. Thompson, Equality; James M, Welch Equality, Route No. 1; B. Frank Ellis, Equality; T. O. Kimbrough, Kellyton; William w. Garrett, Tallassee, Route No. 1; c. S. Melton. Channahatchee; Jesse Waites Rockford. Route No 1 William E. Kennedy, Alexander City; B. P. Teal. Weogufka, Route No. 1; A, l.. Thompson, Travellers Rest; S. o. Kimbrough, Kelly ton; C. R. Holley, Wetumpka, Route No. 1 Lonnie C. Thomas, Rockford, route No. 1; J. Henry Cay, Central Lela A. Hodnett Equality; Eva Barnette. Kelyton; Emma Thornell, Equality; Freddie Birmingham Kowaliga: Fife Garrett, Tallassee; Lily l., Turner, Dadeville; Lena White, Rock ford route No ?; Mamel Hamilton, Rock ford; Bettie Martin, Seman Weston stan ford. Jackson, Gap; Emme Gllliland, Kel- lyton; Bettie Lou catehings, Hissop; c. Frederic Mullins. Talassee. route No. ?; J. Sanford Mullins, Channahatchee: Ross Mullins Channahatchee; w, c. Matthews. Goodwater, route No 3; James Lawson Ward Goodwater. route No. ?.
 Colored-B. Finch, Sylacauga; J. w. Swindall Welona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Monthly Statement of Public Debt

Washington, August 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt issued today shows that at the close of business July 21, 19O6, the debt less cash in the treas ury amounted to s97s,S56s01, which is an increase for the month of s9,421, IA. This increase is largely accounted for by the decrease In the amount of cash on hand The recent issue of Panama bonds does not appear in the July statement. The debt is recapitulated as follows:
 Interest bearing debt, 1895, ,159,090
 Debt bearing no interest, s397,535, ,067
 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity. $1,l26,5s5.
 Total. s1, 20, ,S20,742.
 This amount. however, does not include s1,04sS53, ,s69 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash on hand which is held for their redemption.
 The cash In the treasury department is classified as follows
 Gold reserve, $150,0000O0.
 Trust funds, $104S s53,s6s.
 General fund, $1s5, ,251, 754
 In national bank Repositories, $S44SO,- O56
 In Philippine treasury, s5,177,552
 Total, s1, ,763,231.
 Against which there are demand tia- bilities outstanding amounting to $ll5S,- 799, ,2S9. which leaves cash balance on hand of $31s, s,969541.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
STRENUOUS DAY IN FIELD.
Volunteers Imagine Themselves In |;
 Sure Enough Battle.

Chattanooga, August To-day was bit strenuous for the militia en- camped with the regulars in Chicka- mauga park. For the first time during the week the volunteers were mar shaled in regiments and marched be- yond the limits of the camp. There were also many charges and attacks upon imaginary enemies and the his torie old battlefield resounded with rifle yolleys that made old residents think of the bloody days of '63. Fa- nous Snodgrass Hill, the scene of Gen eral Thomas achievement that won for him the sobriduet of Rock of Chicka- mauga," was the scene of the most picturesque work of the day.
 The duty as assigned by General Bubb, commanding general, was de signed to prepare the troops for the more serious work of tomorrow and Friday, when there will be realistic conflict between two armies contend ing for supremacy on the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
ALL FROM PARkER's.
Floral Decorations In the New Flor ence Furnished Exclusively By Bir- mingham's Leading Florist and Grower

The thousands who attended the open ing of the New Hotel Florence were i'm pressed not only by the beauty and ex- ouislte arrangement of the floral decora- tions and greenery but also by the pro- fuseness of them The impression cre- ated was that all the florists of the city had been called upon to furnish the dis play
 This is not the case, however. All the flowers, trees, shrubs. potted plants vines and other greenery used on the four floors of the building came from the green houses of John l.. Parker, who gave his personal attention to the work ing out of the scheme of decoration.
 Asked by friend last night if the oc- casion had not taxed his resources, MT. Parker smiled and said:
 .sRy no means. We could have filled half a dozen orders of the same size on the same day, with plenty of material to spare"
 This Is unquestionably true, for Park CTS green houses which are at Helena station. on the South Ensley car line, are the largest and most extensive in this section of the country, and he is constant ly making additions to them in order to meet the requirements of a patronage which has spread all over Alabama and the nearby states. John l.. Parker's nosition os the leading florist and grower of the most prosperous section of the south is assured, and his name is known far beyond the confines of that territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
LIBERALS PLAN TROUBLE.
BIoodshed May Result When Herzen
 stein's Funeral Is Held.

St. Petersburg, August 1,-The liberals are planning imposing demonstrations here and at Moscow for the funeral of the murderer, ex-Deputy Herzenstein. Given the present temper of people these demon strations may result in collisions and bloodshed such as marked the interment of Prince Troubetskoy. The liberals have applied for permission to transport Her zensteln's body in state through St. Pet ersburg from the Finnish to the Moscow railroad stations. This has not yet been granted.
 The constitutional democrats ascribe the murder of Herzenstein "to the counter terrorist league otherwise known as the Black Hundred,' with the alleged in- life for life of victims of the terrorists. Herzenstein is said to have been selected in vengeance for the death of General Kosloy of the headquarters staff, who was murdered in the Plaza at Peterhof- on July 1.
 Two persons suspected of complieity in the murder and @ gendarme of TeriolSi. who repeatedly has been seen in their company. have been arrested
 Premier Stolypin proceeded by yacht yesterday to Peterhof, where he laid be- fore the Emperor for his signature the formal ukase appointing Count Heyden, Prince Levoff and Alexander Guchkoff to portfolios In the re-organized cabinet. The announcement of the Emperor's decision is not expected before Friday. and fears are entertained that the revolt at Svea- borg may influence him unfavorably in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
AMUSE MENTS.
East Lake Casino.

With the drop of the flag at 4:3o o'clock this afternoon the first of the match races arranged for the ladies of Birmingham will be run over the smooth waters of Lake Como, generally known as East Lake It will be for a prize and all the rest run today, tomorrow and Saturday will be for prizes. According to the pro- gramme there will be three races this afternoon each to be half mile The programme for the remaining two days also call for three races.
 All of the prizes offered today were donated by l.. Pizitz. The winner of the opening event will get a handsome um- brella. The second lady in the second race will be given pair of costly kid gloves. and the one who captures the final event will get a pretty fan The prizes to be given tomorrow and the next day were donated by various merchants.
 No entrance fee is charged and the boats are absolutely free to ladies talk ing part in the races. Entries for today 8 races may be made at the boat house or by phone No Il. East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
CATHOLICS ACT ON
 DIVORCE QUESTION
OPPOSE ALL FORMS OF ABSOLUTE DIVORCE, BUT FAVOR LIMITED DIVORCE OR SEPARATION IN SUPREME CASES.

Buffalo, N. Y, August 1-rhere was a large attendance at todays session of the American Federation of Catholic so- cieties. The volksverein plan govern ing the membership, was adopted. The constituted was changed so that here after societies, parish institutes and such individuals as apply to the federation for literature shall be eligible for membership. A resolution dep1oring the anarchistic tendencies of sensational newspapers, but commenting those papers which aim at circulating the truth and commanding the Catholic press was adopted.
 The federation recommended the estab- fishing of a Catholic Young Mems Union, and commended the missions to non Catholics. A resolution was also adopted defining the position of the federation on the question of divorce
 The resolution states that as Catholics the delegates are opposed to all forms of absoulte divorce. It favors limited di- voree of separation in extreme eases ex- presses the duty of Catholics to try to educate those without church to the doc Urine that under no circumstances should
  to marry within the lifetime of either, expresses qualification at the signs of an aroused sentiment upon the subject halls as an encouraging sign the converting of diYorce congress to consider divorce legislation, eommends the efforts of the legislature and the governor of Penn sylyania at whose instance the congress was held, of the President of the United States, whose message to Congress on the subject had such far-reaching effect, and to the divorce congress itself for en- frightened efforts to bring about reform so greatly needed
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President-Edward Penney. New York. First Vice President-A. G. Keeble, New York.
 Second Vice President--J. A. McCleary, Detroit
 Third Vice President-G. ". stenger, St. Paul.
 secretary-Anthony Matre, St. Louis. Treasurer-C. D. Schulte, Detroit
 Before adjourning the convention de- cided to meet next year at Indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
SHOOTING IN FORT PAYNE.
Negro Woman Disappears With Man
 Who Did the Shooting.

Fort Payne, August (Special)-On Monday night a shooting affray in which several negroes took part occurred in that part of town commonly known as "Buzzard's Roost." It seems that ne gro man that belongs to one of the work trains of the Alabama Great Southern railroad that has been stationed here for some time has been paying too much attention to Reuie Sparks, a negro woman who lives here. Hugh Chitwood, another negro man, became jealous of the atten- ton paid the woman by the other and went to the church where the negroes were holding revival meeting. Reuie Sparks was talking to the man. and as soon as Hugh saw them he began shoot ing. Several shots were fired but only one took effect and 1t lodged In the manis backbone. No little excitement was ere ated by the shooting, as there was quite large crowd present at church.
 The sheriff was notified immediately and went to arrest him, but was too late, for Hugh Chitwood and the woman had left for parts unknown A search for them has been made but they cannot be found. The wounded negro Is seriously hurt and may not live, it Is said he will be taken to Birmingham and there have an opera ton performed which may save his life. Hugh Chitwood has a wife and several children and has lived here all of his life and was considered a hard working negro. The woman has been separated from her husband for long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
FALLS FROM A TREE.
pr. R. w. Woods Is Seriously Injured
 By Fall In Jasper.

Jasper, August 1.-tSpecial,)- R. W. Woods, prominent physician of this city, fell from peach tree in his back yard here this morning and sustained painful injuries in consequence of which he will probably be confined to his room for u week or more. Dr. Woods had climbed up into a tree to pick off some ripe peaches when his foot slipped and he fell to the ground, striking his back on a stump.
 Joe Lollar, youngest son of MT. and Mrs. John B. Lollar. died at the home of his parents here this morning at 3 o'clock. The deceased was about 26 years of age, and had lived in Jasper all his life. He had been III of typhoid fever for about three weeks when the end came. Funeral services were held at the family resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. the Rev. L. O. Herald. pastor of the Christian church, officiating. and the remains were inferred in Oak Hill cemetery.
 John w. Hood, who was assaulted and robbed of about s75 near Cordova Sunday afternoon Is reported to be improving, though his injuries were very painful. MT Hood received two or three heavy blows about the head, but he has been unable to relate anything about the man ner in which he was attacked. The as- sault was made in daylight while MT. Hood was leading some horses along a patch through his field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Recei ots and Expenditures.

Washington, August 1.-The monthly comparative statement of the government receipts and expenditures issued today shows that for the month of July, 19O6' the total receipts were s52,2sss52, and the expenditures s65,s1S,721, leaving deficit for the month of sls,514s6s. as against a deficit in August, 1905, of s1sS55,66S. One year ago, however, the semi-annual set clement note of the Central Pacific Rail road company, amounting to s2,762,OoO was paid upon the last day of July, so that 1t was taken into the July account. The note os tbs conpany amounting to $2760. $50 due August 1, 1906, was not paid until to- day. and therefore will be stated in the August account. The actual deficit this month. therefore, is $s,1o ,424 less than for July, 1905. The expenditures TOT tne ,,ontb were S2. s5.OO0 in excess of those for July 1905, which Is largely due to work on the Panama canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
BANK OFFICER PROMOTED.
Carl H. Seals Was Cashier of Traders
 National

Yesterday the board of directors of the Traders National bank promoted Assis- tant Cashier Carl H. Seals to the position of cashier
 Since the bank was established some twenty-eight months ago, MT. Seals has been closely identified with It's history. and it is said his efforts have materially aided in it's growth. development and gen eral advancement The Traders National has deposits at present aggregating a quarter of a million of dollars, and num- bers 1000 depositors. The loans of the bank amount to $125O,000.
 MT. Seals is probably the youngest na- tional bank cashier In the south. He Is also a major in the Alabama National Guard, having been elected to that po- sition some time since. He is the young est officer of equal rank in the service of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
NEW FLORENCE HOTEL
 IS OPEN FOR BUS NESS
Public Inspection Yesterday and Last Night-BrilIiant Social Event.
 Elegant Appointments.

The New Florence opens today for bus mess and it's cafe, elegant and up to date in every particular. promises to be one of the most popular institutions of Birmingham.
 Yesterday the hotel was open to the public for inspection
 Crowds of ladies and gentlemen thronged the building and at night the reception was a distinctly social event The building was brilliantly illuminated and the cafe was tastefully decorated with ferns and flowers. The New Florence ranks with the best hotels in the coun- try and only words of praise for the enterprise and taste of the management were heard yesterday. The appointments of the hotel are said to be perfect Every piece of furniture in the house Is new and every room is bright and airy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
MORE COMPLAINTS
 FROM ISLE OF PINES
MAN DROVE NATIVES FROM MELON PATCH AND WAS CON- VIcTEo OF HOLDING UP AND RoB6lNG THEM.

New Orleans, August Additional com plaints about alleged i'll treatment of Americans on the Isle of Pines were re- eeived here today upon the landing of J. A. Miller and J. J. symes, two Amer ican residents of the island. The fact that they are bearers of messages to Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama concerning the treatment of Miss MIllie Brown dur. ing her recent imprisonment on the Isle of Pines has already been announced.
 They are also bearers of a statement by William Taylor an American resident of the Isle of Pines who says that re- gently he stationed his two small sons against thieves. The boys fired a rifle in the air when three natives entered the patch, and MT. Taylor appeared with a club and drove them out. For this he was arrested, being kept in jail four days before given a hearing.
 The judge who heard the charges inn mediately set Taylor free but a few days later he was re-arrested and imprisoned again for four hours. He was then in- formed that the three natives whom he accused of having entered the melon patch, "had successfully proven" that Taylor held them up and attempted to rob them on the occasion In question Cash ball of $500 was furnished by Tay lor's friends to secure his release and at present he is awaiting trial next autumn.
 Mir Symes said that in another case s60O cash bail had been furnished by Americans three years ago and that this case had not been tried yet. He said that two weeks ago, W. H. Van Voorhes, an American who had built a half-ton sail boat had been informed by the Cuban authorities after the boats completion that he would not be allowed to use it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
STORMY SCENE AT
 NEGRO CONVENTION
DELEGATES IN WASHINGTON oR- JEcT TO RULING OF CHAIR AND CHOIR IS CALLED ON TO RE- STORE ORDER


 Washington, August 1.-For a time to- day the proceedings of the negro Young Peoples Christian and Education congress was marked by great disorder. Hun dreds of delegates arose from their seats and surged toward the center of the hall, shouting at the tops of their voices in protest against decision of the presid- ing officer regarding the carrying out of the programme. Several of the cooler heads sought to restore quiet but they were howled down. Finally the choir was called upon, and after several hymns were sung order was restored by the presiding officer modifying his decision to suit the discontents.
 The trouble arose over the announce ment that that part of the programme of yesterday covering greetings from the churches to the congress should be aban- doned and the subjects outlined for to- day taken up This was objected to by hundreds of delegates, and when they were overru1ed the demonstration fol- lowed Todays morning session was pre- sided over by Rev. W. D. chappelle of Nashville. Tenn. After order had been restored the congress proceeded with ous- mess.
 The following papers were read:
 ''The Relative Status of the Ante-bellum Home and the Home of Today" by Rev. E. ". Williams of Abbeville. s. c.
 ''The True and the False in the Home Life of the Negro" by Rev. B. F. Wheeler of Mobile. Ala.
 'The Function of the Home in the Re- ligious Instruction of the South,' by Rev. Charles E. Morris of New York City.
 At the afternoon session Rev. R. H. Boyd of Nashville presided. A number of papers relating to the moral and re- ligious betterment of the negro were read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
SPECIAL MEETING OF
 STEEL COMMITTEE
Will be Held in GadSden Sep
 tember 1
TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL
In Birmingham Iron Circles Meeting of Southern Steel Go. Is Believed to Be To Connection With Pro-
 posed Consolidation.

Gadsden' August 1.--6special)-lt was announced here this afternoon that spe- cial meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Steel company will be held in the eompany's office in this city on Sep tember 1 for the purpose of obtaining the consent of the majority of shareholders to proposed increase of the capital stock from s16oO0,OOO to s21,O00,0Oo, the increase to consist of S5,OO0,OO0 of the common stock divided into 5O,OOO shares of the par value of s10O each.
 Secretary Carver has also given notice that at the same meeting the consent of persons holding two-thirds of the capital stock of the company will be asked pro- posed issue and sale of $4,0OO,0OO of pre- ferred stock, which shall be in addition to the present issue of s6,e00. .OOO of preferred stock. No official information as to the intentions of the company are obtainable here. The Southern Steel company all ready has an investment of about $70OO,OOO in Gadsden, besides extensive enlarge ments, which are already under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
LOW ROUND TRIP
Excursion Rates Via Atlantic Coast
 Line.

Lexington, Ky.-Rate one first-class fare nlus 95 cents Dates of sale July 29 30 and August l. Final limit August 5, 1906. knoxville, Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare plus 20 cents. Dates of sale June IT., 1S. le, 2S, "A. 30, July :, l4. b. 1906;. final limit can be secured to September 30, 1906.
 Asheyille, N. C.-Rate one first-class fara nlus 25 cents Dates of sale July o5 2s. 27. 19O6 final limit August s. 1906. Txtension September 90, 1906.
 Monteagle. Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare pus % cents Dates of sale June % so July 3. 5, 19. 20, 2l. $. 29, 30, 3i, August IS. F; final limit August 3l, 1906. For rates or any information see ticket agent or communicate with
 T. C. WHITE, 5-s-tf D. P. A, Savannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Governor General Wants to Resign.

Warsaw, August Lit is stated here that in view of the recent outbreaks in and around Warsaw, the increased en- ergy of the revolutionists and the inade- quaey of the repressive measures at pres ent in force, the governor general has in- formed the government at St. Petersburg that he will resign unless he is permitted to establish a state of siege It is prob able that the government will accept his resignation as a continuation of the pres ent state of affairs Is impossible.