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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
STRAINS STRUGGLED
 IN THROUGH MEXICO
A WHOLE COLONY SUFFERING FROM TRACHOMA IS TURNED LOOSE IN THE UNITED STATES. AUTHORITIES AFTER THEM.

Washington, August 1S.-Dlscovery has been made by James R. Dunn, immigra- tion inspector in charge at St. Louis, of a wholesale smuggling of immigrants from Mexico into the United States Every one of the immigrants was barred by the law from entering the United States because of trachoma, a contagious disease of tho eyes. Officials of the immigration ser vice now are engaged in locating the im- migrants who were smuggled into the country with view of their capture and deportation
 The case Is interesting and extraordi- nary A party of about fifty Syrians ap- piled for passage to the United States at Naples, Italy. Every one of them was found to be afflicted with trachoma and the steamship company refused to accept them for passage to this country. They were informed they could go to Mexico and then work their way into the United States. On their arrival in Mexico they scattered over the country for a while, but eventually reached the border near Larado, Tex They were smuggled across the river above Larado. the smugglers receiving SIP head
 The syrains were peddlers and began immediately to ply their vocation In this country, going from place to place. thus becoming separated. Inspector Dunn located a Syrian in St. Louis named John Ehahadie Jacob. who he believed was un- lawfully admitted into the country. Jacob told how he and his Syrian friends had been smuggled across the Mexican bor- der. Jacob gave to Inspector Dunn all the names of the party he could remem- ber and officers of the immigration ser vice now are searching for them. Jacob is being held to assist in identifying the ofpo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
EMPLOYES MAY ALSO
 HAVE TO ANSWER
Grand Jury at New Orleans Will Con. tlnue to Investigate Into Pool
 Room Operations.

New Orleans, August 1S.--It was said this afternoon that when the grand jury conyenes Monday that body will again take up the investigation of the alleged poolroom operations of H. D. "Curly" Brown
 In the continuation of this investiga- ton. 1t is said that the employees of tho Brown establishment 6orty-elght in num- ber) including sheet writers, outside men, telegraph operators. clerks, telephone op- orators, etc, may be also indicted.
 The Hunsicker antl-pool room law makes the agent or employe who works in such poolroom equally guilty in the eyes of the law as the owner. or pro- prietor.
 The law provides that each separate of fense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than S500, or by Imprisonment for a period of not less than two months and not more than six months or by both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the trial judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

Quillota, with a population of 5000; Llai-Llai with population of 250O; H. lapel, with a population of 5000i Valle- nar, with a population of 5000 and San Felipe, having 12,000 inhabitants Quill lota Is a mass of ruins and there was great loss of life there.
 From Santiago to the Andes every bridge and tunnel on the railway was utterly wrecked, and the railway lines torn up.
 The shock is supposed to have been caused by the eruption of a volcano near Junin Los Andes.
 It Is impossible to estimate the di- mansions of the disaster at the present moment owing to the circuitous route over which the news Is received. There is no doubt, however, that the catas- trophe was of terrible proportions.
 The disaster has cast gloom over the republic of Argentina and all festivities have been suspended.
 All the ordinary means of communi- cation with Chile are closed. There is great anxiety here. The public Is await ing to ascertain facts of friends and relatives Tn Chile, and the government officials and newspapers are besieged by anxious inquiries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
RICH AMERICANS
 ARE SUSPECTED
HAD $35,ooo IN POCKETS, BUT STILL FRENCH GENDARMES
 HELD THEM UNTIL FULL Ex- PLANTATIONS HAD BEEN MADE.

Rheim France, Angst 1S.-E. G. Fore man and wife and three children and Julius Strauss and wife of Chicago, while and detained for several hours at the police station on a charge of larceny Then they were released at the instance of J. Martin Miller. the American consul. The arrest grew out of the visit to a shop where Mrs. Strauss picked up an umbrella worth hardly more than ten francs and then turned and conversed with a child for few minutes
 The storekeeper became suspicious and gave the whole party into the custody of a gendarme despite the fact that they had in their possession $35. .000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
RUSSIAN GUNBoAT DAMAGED.
Police Have Not Vet Captured Pll.
 lagers of Credit Mutual Bank.

St. Petersburg, August 1S.-The newspapers announce that the torpedo gunboat Abrek has arrived at Reval with two holes in her ammunition room and will be docked for repairs
 Police and soldiers are securing the country around Pskoff in an endeavor to run down Belenzoff, the leader of the band which pillaged the Credit Mutual bank of Moscow, but so far have found no trace of him. A large reward has been offered for his capture
 A telegram from Askabad, capital of the Trans Caspian territory, says that the station of Artik on the Central Asian railroad has been connected by telegraph with the Persian town of Me shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19

were taken at the market at any price demanded by the sellers.
 An effervescent boiling up of prices in those two stocks resulted. Running sales of 10000 shares of Union Pacific were made at once at 1S1h to 1855 and 5000 shares of Southern Pacific at S9 to 9i. High prices for these stocks yesterday were 179A for Union Pacific and 80 for Southern Pacific. The fury of buying con- tinued after the opening prices ran off from time to time, while room traders were taking their quick profits but the uplift was resumed. Pennsylvania was second only to the Pacific in activity and buoyaney. During the second hour, Read ing came into prominence and was rushed up over points on an almost unlimited buying movement.
 Heavy profit taking by room traders made prices fluctuate constantly, but the enormous buying continued undlminlshed up to the closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
CALLS IT 5LAcKMAlL.
President of Louisiana Bank Arrested
 for Attempted Criminal Assault.

Monroe, La., August 18.--Capt. l.. D. McLain, president of the Monroe Ma tional bank and one of the wealthiest cititens of North Louisiana, was arrest ed today upon charge of an alleged attempted criminal assault on Miss Rosa Vinson, pretty hotel clerk. He was released on s750 bond.
 He denies the charge and says 1t is an attempt at blackmail The young lady belongs to a good family and has borne good reputation. She says he ac- costed her in the hotel hack when she was leaving the hotel for her home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
DIEGO MENDOZA IS
 DECLARED TRAITOR
President Reyes Orders Former Min ister to the United States to Pre-
 sent Himself to standTriaI.

Bogota. Colombia. August 1s.-President Reyes today issued decree declaring Diego Mendoza, ex-mlnister of Colombia to the United States to be a traitor for having published a letter addressed 10 political friends In which he is alleged to have disclosed diplomatic secrets
 The decree orders Mendoza to present himself at Bogota within two months, in order that he may stand trial before the high court of justice, failing to do which his extradtion will be asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
THREE BOMBS THROWN.
Warsaw Governor General Is Unhurt,
 But Windows Are Shattered.

Warsaw, August 1s.-Three bombs were thrown today at the governor generals 8 carriage from third-floor balcony of a house on Natolnska street Two of them exploded behind the carriage without dam- aging it, but breaking all the windows of the neighboring houses.
 Gendarmes surrounded and searched the house from which the bombs were thrown but the perpetrators the outrage had disappeared. It was ascertained that shortly before the attempts some young men entered the house, threatened It's oe- cupants with revolyers and ordered them to leave the premises. On the balcony where the bomb-throwers stood the police found a fourth unexploded bomb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Hat Factory Destroyed By Fire.

Orange, N. J., August 1S.-A fire which followed a violent explosion today de- stroved the hat factory of Fred Cummings Son & Co.,. causing a loss of about $SOO,- GOO and throwing 300 persons out of en1- ployment Two fires of mysterious origin did considerable damage sometime ago. Members of the firm said today that they had received no threats from any source and could offer no explanation why any one would wish to burn their plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
First German Yacht Arrives.

Boston, August 1S.-The German Sondor class yacht Tilli VI one of three repre- sentatives of Germany which will com pete in the international races off Mar blehead for the Roosevelt cup, arrived here today on board the steamer Sylvia from Hamburg. August Kutschkowskl, who will sail the Till VI, was in charge of the boat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Rebate Checks Are Distributed.

New York, August 1S.-According to the temporary agreement recently reached relative to the dispute be- tween the public and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company over double fare to Coney Island, rebate checks were distributed today to Coney Island passengers by the elevated and surface lines of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Two Negroes Killed In Tunnel.

Knoxville. Tenn August 1s.-A spe- cial to the Sentinel from Briston, Tenn. says: The report that fifty men were entombed in the Clinch mountain tun- mel, now under construction by the South and Western railroad. Is incor- rect. The story had It's origin in an cident at the tunnel yesterday, in which two negroes were killed and several workmen were injured by fall ing rock and scaffolding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
WALTER DENIES IT.
Has No Intention of Resgnlne Presl-
 dency of Seaboard.

Norfolk, Va. August 19.-Presldent AL fred Walter of the Seaboard Air Line railway today gave official denial to the many recent reports to tine effect that he intends to resign from the presidency of the Seaboard system. MT. Walter said there is absolutely nothing in any of the reports that he intends resgning now or in a few months hence, and said he could not Imagine how and where the reports originated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Acquitted of whltecappIns Charge.

Elisville. Miss. August 1S.-The trial of Charles and John Youngblood, brothers. on a charge of "whitecapping" today re- suited in an acquittal for both Charles Arnold, charged with whitecapping and assault with intent to kill. was bound over to the grand jury, but released on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Cut Throat at Cotton Gin.

Columbus, Tex, August 1S.-Late last night John Tollerson, as the re- suit of a dispute as to whose cotton should be ginned first, cut the throat of Ed Pinchback, who died in short time. Ned Burford. cousin and part ner of Pinchback, fired one shot at the fleeing Tollerson, whose body was found this morning lying short dis tance from where he had been shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
j. r. plckey Commits Suicide.

Memphis. August 1S.-J. T. Dickey. aged 45, living at Bartlett, short distance of this city. committed suicide today by shooting himself through the head at the home of c. c. Gown. Dickey was a con- tractor and had a levee contract which has caused considerable controversy in the county court, and which on account of alleged Irregularities caused the resig- nation of County Superintendent of Bridges Seddinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Masked Negro Robs Two Women.

Fort Leavenworth, August 18.-A negro soldier, wearing handkerchief for mask, held up and robbed two women, the wives of farmers, as they were driving across the fort reserva- tion today on their way to market at Leavenworth. The soldier escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Visit Scene of Browns Execution.

Harpers Ferry, August 1S.-Today's session of the Niagara movement was devoted to business from which per sons not members were excluded. In the afternoon a special train carried the members of the movement to Charlestown, where John Brown was tried and executed. They visited the court house, the jail and the place of execution and were shown every pos sible courtesy by citizens of Charles town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Harvard,s oldest AIumnus Dead.

Lawrence, Mass, August 1S.-The Rev. Joseph Warren Cross, the oldest graduatae of Harvard university and the oldest Congregational minister in the United States, died today at the home of his daughter here. He was born in 1908, and was graduated from Harvard in 1928. He was friend of Daniel Webster, and was at Harvard with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Charles Sumner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Aoed Woman Killed on Stairway.

New Orleans, August 18.-Mrs. Isa- bel Smith Van Benthuysen, aged 62 years, member of an old and promi- nent family, slipped on the stairway of her home this afternoon and sus- tained internal injuries from which she died almost immediately. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. McCrea of Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. Ross Halford of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Two Killed In Texas Feud.

Houston, Tex, August ls-A special from Columbus says two men have been killed there in a recent outbreak of the Rees- Townsend- -Burford feud John Tarleson cut the throat of E. c. Pinchback and was in turn shot by Ned Burford, a cousin of Pinchback; and son of former Sheriff Burford Pinchback died in hour and Tarleson's body was found this morning fin the bushes near the scene of the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Investigate Whipping of Russian Girl

St. Petersburg, August 1s.-Both Prime Minister Stolypin and War Minister Rudy ger are receiving many letters demanding the punishment of officers and sailors. chevalier guards concerned in the whip hing of Anna Smyrnoff and the newspa- pers continue to be filled with indignant articles on the subject. M. Stolypin has ordered an investigation. The girl is in a hospital and her condition is reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Emperor and Chancellor Busy.

Cassel, August 1S.-Emperor William and Chancellor von Buelow, who arrived here yesterday from Norderny. have been working together almost uninterruptedly since von Buelow came Persons having access to the emperor speak with evident satisfaction of the results of his meeting with King Edward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Cole J. SearIe Dead.

Rock Island, H.. Augut 18.-Cole J. Searle, civil war veteran and active in republican politics in Illinois, for many years. died today aged, 71 years. He held many offices in the reconstruction of the south. being founder of the Arkansas State university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
ReaaIado,s Funeral Held.

Panama, August 18.-The funeral of Gen. Thomas Regalado, Salvodorean minister of war, who was killed while leading the Salvadorean troops against the Guatemalans at Jicaro, on July Il, last, took place today at Santander, 12,O00 persons from the departments of the republic attending the cere- monies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
court Removed From Peterhof.

St. Petersburg. August 1S.-The court removed today from Peterhof. Emperor Nicholas Is expected to visit Finnish wat CTS at the end of August The minister of marine was at Viborg today making con- tracts for hunting grounds for the im- perial household.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
NO BUGS THERE.

. Jackson, Miss. August B.-tspe- i. cial)-Professor Bamberg arrived in ; Jackson today and expected to have 1, samples of suspicious bugs from 1, Hattiesburg and Perry county to 1, work on. but did not, and the ques- |. tion is still in doubt. Professor ; Bamberg has had hundreds or sam l. ples of bugs sent to him for classi- } fication, but so far not one has } proven the real bug. It Is not be- } lieved here that there Is a boil weevil in Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Ten Mutlneers Condemned to Death.

Cronstadt. August 1s.-Ten of the mu- tineers who have been on trial here have been condemned to death, fifteen were ac- quilted and 12 sentenced to terms of im- prisonment and hard labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
BuIaarIans RepuIsed By Turks.

Salonica, European Turkey, August 1S.-Seventeen Bulgarian soldiers, aided by armed peasantry, besieged a Turkish blockhouse near Kochana on Thursday and were repulsed, leaving three men dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Cruiser St. Louis In Commission.

Philadelphia. August 1s.--Umted States cruiser St. Louis built by the Nefe and Levy Shipbuilding company was placed in commission today at the League island navy yard with the usual ceremonies. The cruiser is commanded by Captain H. R. Usher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
RaII for Root Is Postponed.

Buenos Ayres. August lS.-The ball at the Jockey club which was to have been given tonight in honor of Secretary Root, was postponed in consequence of MT. Roots intended departure tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
aaer Is En Route Home.

London. August 1s.-The Hamburg American lines steamer Amerika. which sailed from Southampton for New York yesterday, took among her passengers George F. Baer. president of the Reading railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
South Bend Banker Dead.

South Bend, August 18.-John c. Knoblock, one of the best known bank CTS and business men in northern In. diana, died this afternoon of Bright's diseaese. He was 76 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Lewis Luckenbach bead.

Clayton, N. r., August 1S.-Lewis Luckenbach of Brooklyn. head of the Luckenbach Towing and Transportation company, died suddenly today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Francis Joseph's Birthday Observed

Vienna, August 1s.-The birthday of Enl- peror Francis Joseph was observed to- day throughout Austria-Hungary with special religious and other celebrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
pes PIanches Going to London.

Rome. August 1s.-The vatican an- nounces that Baron Mayor Des Ranches. the Italian amba ssador at Washington, is about to be appointed ambassador at Lon- don.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Other Towns Damaged.

Among the places reported to have been damaged or destroyed are Vina del Mar, of 12,0Oo people, three miles from Val paraiso; Quilpque and Limache. of 4OCO people each, both in Valparaiso procinse; Quillota, six miles from Valparaiso; H. lapel, 5000 people, 130 miles northwest of Santiago; vallenar. 5OOOO people, 300 miles north of Santiago. and other small towns.
 Houses in Valparaiso and Santiago, as well as other towns in Chile. are built to withstand earthquakes. They are made of stone with thick walls, and are seldom more than two stories high. They are therefore not very combustible. as was the case in San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Santiago Suffers Heavily and Many Smaller Towns in
 ChiII Are in Ruins
PANIC REIGNS ON STREETS
 HUNDREDS ARE HYSTERICAL
Thousands Are Fleeing From Stricken Cities and Many Seek Refuge On Ships In the Harbor of
 Valparaiso.

Great confusion and contradiction pre- vail with regard to the number of dead and wounded as result of the earth quake and fire at Valparaiso. The dis patches reaching here evidently come from sources more or less in condition of panic. and are not wholly trustworthy. According to the dispatch from Santiago fully 5000O people lost their lives in the Valparaiso disaster.
 Santiago also suffered severely Thirty people were killed there and the property loss is placed at $2,O000OO.
 Another message places the number of dead at 500. while third dispatch from Santiago via Buenos Ayres places the number of killed and wounded at 1000
 The people are in the grip of fear of further shocks, and are fleeing
 Refugees from Valparaiso are getting into Santiago, forty-two miles away.
 Shocks Cover Large Area.
 The disturbances have covered a large acea Shocks were felt in Tacna. num- Der of minor towns have been either de- stroyed or materially damaged. valparai- so has been described as nearly de- blTOyeu, Wnu6 dHOlI6r luSSSdSV pays HciA that city has become prey to the earth quake and flames.
 The loss of life and property was un- doubtedly very heavy.
 Photographic communication has been es- tablished with Chile.
 Panic Prevails In Streets.
 The first shock occurred Thursday even ing about 8 o'clock, and was followed by others at intervals throughout the night. Panic prevailed and the streets were filled with hysterical, wailing and praying peo- pie. Half the inhabitants of Santiago stayed on the streets or fled to the coun- try Thursday night Fires followed in Santiago. but were quickly entinguished by providential heavy downpour. Val paraiso suffered much from fire. Many people have left the two cities and the stream of refugees continues.
 The disturbances are confined to the Pacific slope of the Andes. but Iquique, the center of the nitrate industry, has es- capped injury. The disturbance was re- corded by seismographs in Washington, Honolulu, Hamburg and Goettingen.
 Various firms in Europe and America with business interests In Chile have re- ceived messages announcing the safety of employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
Thousands of Greeks Leave Bulgaria

Sofia, August 18.-Six thousand Greek families, fearing excesses, nave left Bulgaria and taken refuge at Adri- anople, where the authorities wei comed them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-19
WICHITA MAN sAYs TOWN IS DESTROYED.

Topexn Kans., 1S.-The following cabIegran WI Wichita from his Eugene C. Calhoun, who English company in he city O Vnlparaisoi
 m safe but lost everything. Town destrOyed'