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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
A. & M. is DOING WELL BUT
BADLY IN NEED OF FUNDS

I'VE find that competent architects and
contractors have made careful estimates
of the cost of the character of building
needed and in no case has any estimate
come below 100000. In the Judgment OF
many members of the board, and some
of the best architects, $125,00o should be
appropriated However the board has
asked for only 100000, including heat.
light, furniture, and 1t is recommended by
your committee that thlsAGmount be al
lowed.
1--WE found the dormitories crowded and
the mess hall a makeshift, but the author
tiles of the college asking for an appropri-
alton for the purpose, recognize that all
needs cannot be supplied at this session.
Your committee Investigated the work
that is being done in what Ii called the
preparatory department. After seeing the
character OF young men who are being
reached by this department and the ma
tGre of work being done, we give 1t an
unqualified endorsement. We recommend
to the board Of trustees Of the college
that the name of the department be
changed to what 1t really Is, short
course In agriculture and mechanics.
''The committee was also very much
pleased with the practical working course
in which boy works during the day and
goes to school at night for the first year.
The college is DOING great good in the
state and is entitled upon its record to
the unqualified endorsement of the legisla-
ture. We recommend the board of trus-
tees. the faculty and the executive adj
minstratlon for the wisdom OF their plans
and the efficiency of their work. The con-
tinued success of the institution will nee
essarily depend upon the liberal co-opera-
ton of the legislature"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
GREEKS RESPONSIBLE.
Became Scared and Forced Charleston
Bank to the Wall.


Charleston, S. c., February S.-After
a run, which is said to have been pre-
cipitated by the anxiety Of several
Greek fruiters with small deposits, the
Columbian Banking and Trust Com
pany of Charleston closed its doors to-
day, and tonight the directors made a
general assignment of property and
assets for the benefit of creditors, nam
ing Edward w Hughes as assignee.
AS no quarterly statement had been
made since 1905, the figures of liabili-
ties and assets could not be obtained.
In the last statement surplus of $4,000
was shown, and in January dividend
was declared at the rate of 6 per cent
per annum. The bank was capitalized
at $4,000, and was chartered in 1893.
The financial troubles of a director,
however caused uneasiness, and the
run today brought matters to a crisis.
1t is thought the bank will be able to
pay up in full.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
BARON FERSEN IS
GIVEN HARD JOB
DESCENDANT OF MARIE ANTol-
NETTE'S FRIEND is SELECTED
BY RUSSIA TO QUIET THE DIS
TuRBANcEs AT VLADlVosTok.

St Petersburg, February S.-Capt.
Baron Fersen. formerly Russian naval at
taohee at Washington and lately com
rnander of the fourteenth naval equipage
at st. Petersburg, has been appointed
commandant of the port of Nladivostok,
vice Admiral Grey who has been relieved
since the recently mutiny at Vladivostok'
Captain Fersen's success in restoring dis
ciplne in the mutinous fourteenth naval
equipage being responsible for his selec-
ton of the difficult task.
Baron Fersen is descendant of Count
Fersen. the Swedish attachee at the
French court. the faithful friend Of Marie
Antoinette, who gave the coach in which
the King and Queen attempted to escape.
After the execution of Marie Antoinette
the Count escaped to Brussels and lived
there for many years He was killed by
the populace at Stockholm and his family
went to Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
MEASURE ON HAzlNG.
Conference Is Held at White House On
the Subject.

Washington February ga conference
was held at the White House today be-
tween the President and a sub-commit-
tee of the naval affairs committee of the
House representing proposed Legislation
regarding hazing at the naval academy
1t Is desired to frame legislation along
the lines of the Presidents letter to
Chairman Hale and Chairman Foss. re-
spectively of the Senate and House naval
committees. Representative Butler head
ed the subcommittee which discussed the
subject with the President The commit
tee is In accord with the Views of Sec
rotary Bonaparte that the existing laws
are not quite fair and dismissal from the
academy should not follow necessarily a
conviction for hazing. After the visit of
the subcommittee the President took up
the subject with Secretary Bonaparte, a
measure will <e drawn in accord with the
Presidents views
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
May Hold PIenary Council.

Syracuse, n. Y, February 8.-rhe
Post-Standard has a report from re-
liable ecclesiastical authority saying
that a plenary or national council Of
the Roman Catholic church in the
United States will be held at Balti-
more next month Every bishop in the
United States must attend and each
will be accompanied by his secretary
and a the ologian from his diocese. Car
dinal Gibbons will preside. The last
plenury council was held at Baltimore
in 1884, and its deliberations and de-
crees are now the Law of the church
in this co.ntry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Bowes Case Is Closed Incident.

Washington, ebruary s.-The case Of
John j. Bowes the former United States
soldier who came back to the United
States from Ireland on the steamer Iver-
mia to enter soldiers home, and who
arrived at Boston where he was de-
tanned by the immigration officials, is
a closed incident. Bowes is now a duly
accredited inmate of the soldiers home
at Tagus. Me- where he was sent
on the 9Th inst. 1t was explained by the
secretary that the lack of one Bowes'
discharge papers alone prevented quicker
action in placing him in a national home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
SIX MINISTER'S REFUSE.
Passing Pastor Is Found to Preach
Simmons Funeral.

Peoria, February S.--After receiving the
refusals of six ministers who were In
vited to preach the funeral sermon Of the
late DR.. Simmons and quoting a. disrup-
ton In the church, caused by the an
nouncement of some of the directors that
the funeral would Ire held in the church,
the arrangements for the services have
been completed DR.. John Whiteing OF
Kewanee, who CHANGED to be in the city,
has consented to preach and the services
will be in the First Baptist church at 10
o clock Friday morning.
The interment will be in charge of the
knights Templar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09

Solicitor IL 2. Helm Is engaged IN try
Ing to solve the mystery which surrounds
tic death Of George Freeman. The de-
ceased met his death al tho house Of
Marie Martin on Avenue Il and Tween
tlefh street Tuesday afternoon.
So far no direct evidence has been Sc
cured showing how + freeman lost his hfe'
but the solicitor is working on a clue
which he has obtained. lie was busy yes
terday afternoon going over tho case and
the evidence IN his possession,
Solicitor Henln received request from
Irna Henderson. one Of the women prls-
oners to call at the jail and see her. This
the solicitor did and she told the prosecu-
tor that she would tell all she knew
about the case, provided certain person
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Durango Cotton Is Better.

Mexico City, February s.-Durango cot
ton planters report that the cotton crop
in that state is very much larger than
last year, and the cotton is superior to
former crops, as planters have learned
more about planting and cultivating.
There is considerable trouble experienced
in getting sufficient labor as native labor
does not take kindly to hard work in
the cotton fields. Pickers are also scarce
and per cent of the crop will be lost
from this cause. Some of the cotton plant
ers are preparing to bring in Japanese and
Chinese laborers for making the next
CrOp
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
EVIDENCE SECURED IN
GEORGE FREEMAN CASE

told her to do so Solicitor Hefin sue
ceeded ln finding this person late In the
afternoon and visited the Henderson
woman ia tie county jail last night
Solicitor Helm and 1rma Henderson
were IN conference for some time anu
the former states that the woman I'M
parted information Of Importance regard
Ing the death OF Freeman. II IS under
stood that no direct statement was inaae
as to how freeman met his DEATH put
that tho statement made strong circum-
stantlal evidence, Mr.. Helm eXpressee
himself as pleased with the eNluenue
which he says he IL securing in the case
Justice Alternately stated last night Oiias
no date had been set for a preniiiihNIs
hearing Of the five persons committees "
jail, one Of whom is NOW out on bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Disz opens New Buildings.

Merida Yucatan. February s.-President
Diaz has formally opened the new peni-
tentiary and hospital here. The public
slons and cost several millions of dollars.
The convicts in the penitentlary mani
tested enthusiasm on greeting the chief
magistrate OF the republic. The ball given
In honor of the wife of the President last
night was a magnificent affair and was
attended by high society of the state and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
CHEAPER IRON PROMISED.
Electric Smelling May Reduce the Cost
of Production In Michigan.

SauH Ste. Marie, Mich, February s.
According to an announcement at the Ca
madam 500 today. pig iron can be made
by electric smelling as proved by gov
eminent experiments just completed for
$40 ton, or s. less than the courts by the
old method.
1t is predicted that the iron and steel
industry will be revolutionized as result.
Experiments have been secret, the ex-
penses being paid by the Dominion gov
eminent. DR.. Herault, a French expert,
had charge of the tests.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Storm Hides the Eclipse.

Washington, February Because
of a heavy storm the officials at the
naval observatory early tonight gave
up any hope of taking observations of
the eclipse of the moon which began
after midnight and continued for sew
eral hours. 1t was raining hard at
midnight. with no prospects of clear
ing before morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Can Not Agree on Prices.

Cleveland, Ohio, February S.--The in
dependent window glass manufacturers
organization committee met here today
and decided to discontinue all efforts to
form a selling company. Chairman H. v.
Clayton issued formal statement to this
effect at the conclusion of the meeting
A member of the committee said this
action would doubtless result in the pres
ent low prices OF window glass being
continued for several months at least
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Texas Road Is Sold.

Hutchinson. KAN February 81. e.
Walker, president of the Texas Southern
railroad and agent for the sale of the
property which is in the hands of a re-
ceiver, sold the road today to eastern
capitalists 1t is said the price was $780,
OO0. The road runs from Marshall to
Wynsboro, Texas. a distance of seventy
four miles, with branches, making a total
mileage OF 100. 1t is said the road is to
be a part of proposed north and south
line which is to pass through Central
Kansas and run from Canada to the gulf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
GET CHEAPER GAS.
But Mayor Dunno of Chicago Is Not
Satified With 85 Cents.

Chicago, February S-The City Council
at special meeting today passed the or
dinance directing the gas companies of the
city 10 furnish gas to consumers at So
cents per 1900 feet At present some con-
sumers pay 81 per 1900 and others pay
80 cents.
The ordinance will not become opera
tive at once for the reason that Mayor
Dunno has declared in favor of the rs
cent gas, and has declared that he Will
not sign the s5 cent ordinance until he
has investigated the operation of the
gas plants in order to determine whether
or not they can furnish gas at 10 cents
or less, and still make profit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Simply Playing War Game.

Washington February S.-The battleship
division Of the Atlantic fleet with q tender
has sailed from Culebra for Trinidad.
1t is explained at the navy department
that this movement has nothing to do
with the Venezuelan situation, although
the Venezuelan coast is only few miles
distant from Trinidad. 1t is said that
the ships are simply working out part
of war game In the exceptionally suit
able waters Of the Gulf of Para.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
judge Rose VIII Accent.

Little Rock, February S.--Until today It
was not known whether Judge v. NJ.
Rose would accept the peace commission
ership at The Hague which was rendered
him by President Roosevelt recently.
Judge Rose did not make his intentions
known until he was duly appraised OF
the appointment. He announced today his
acceptance Of the honor and his purpose
to go to The Hague for the sitting of the
tribunal which begins during the next
ann
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Official Notice Not Taken BY House.

Washington, February S-Although the
House of Representatives will not take
official recognition of the wedding of
Miss Roosevelt and Representative Long
worth on Saturday, February II, adjourn
ment will be taken ON Friday February
10, until the following Monday without
avowing the purpose. In this manner the
House will avoid establishing precedent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Carry Mails to Panama.

Panama February SPinel fsros. today
signed a contract With the government
under which in consideration or yearly
subsidy Of $so.ooo they agree TO estapnsh
stes mship service between the racine
ports of the Republic OF Panama ana car
ry the mails Heretofore the mail serve
has been supplied by the Pacihe steam
Navigation comapny.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
submit Amendment In Kentucky.

Frankfort, KY, February s.-The lower
house of the legislature today adopted
the proposition to submit to the people
at the November election the question OF
so amending the constitution as to pro-
vide that a poll tax receipt shall be
qualification for voter In all elections.
The republican leaders of the House
opposed the passage of the bill
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Horse Ran Away.

While Patrick O'Hear of 1922 First ave-
nue., was witnessing a performance of
"Fantasma" at the Bijou theatre last
night, his horse which was attached to
buggy in front of the theatre, became
frightened at street car andAfan away.
The horse was caught at the corner of
Sixteenth street and Third avenue. The
animal was not injured but the buggy
was demolished
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Big Bunch Captured.

Riga, February S,-A punitive expedi-
ton has captured large band of revo-
lutionists on the Dahlen estate in the
vicinity Of Riga. Fifteen of them have
been tried by court martial and shot
4 ne others were fogged with knouts.
The expedition also captured several
hundred rifles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Little Rock Negro Caught.

Los Angeles, Cal, February S.-After
GLIDING the authorities for four years,
Henry Hudley. colored, has been ar
rested in Los Angeles for the mardef
of his brother-in-law, Jim Huff, Mt Lit
tie Rock, Ark, May 5, 1902. He es-
capped from jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Prominent FinancIer Dead.

Jackson, Miss, February S,-(Speeial,)-
Richard Griffith president Of the Mer-
chants bank of Jackson, and of the
Bank of McComb City. one of the most
prominent financiers in Mississippi, died
today, aged As.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
NEGRO Arrested.

Henry Davis negro, was arrested By
Policeman Williams and charged with
petit larceny.
Genie Wallace. a negro woman, was
arrested by Policemen Hickman and
Gates and charged with petit larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Morgan Has Minority Report.

Washington, Feburay s.-During the ex-
ecutive session of the Senate today Sena-
tor Foraker called up the treaty with
Cuba relative to the Isle of Pines and
stated that he intended to have 1t con-
sidered but postponed action at the re-
quest of Senator Morgan. who has a
minority report in opposition TO the
treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Church Burns in Chicago.

chicago. February s--St Paups Method
list church at Ashland avenue and Har-
rison street was destroyed by fre tonight.
The fire started In the basement from
an overhestcd furnace. Loss, Ns5,on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
johnson Goes to Pratt city.

Montgomery, February s.-(special)-
President Bragg of the state Convict
Board will order viii johnson, the negro
whose death sentence was committed to
life imprisonment by the governor, to
throughout the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Fire in Shamokin.

Shamokin, Pa, February S.-Two
four-story brick buildings in the heart
of the business section of this place
were destroyed by fire tonight. entail
Ing loss OF $4,000, against which
there Is an insurance Of $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Office BuroIarized.

The office of the Standard Manufacture
ing company at 1919 Avenue e, was en-
tered early Thursday morning and two
shirts. suit of underwear and $50 in
cash was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
NOTICE /!

Effective Monday, Feb. IL.
our B'ham depot will not re-
ceive or deliver freight after
500 p. m.
R'ham Ry. 1t. & Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for sig
nature OF +. W. Grove. e5c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Firemens Relief
association which was to have been held
yesterday afternoon has been postponed
Indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-09
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protridins
Piles Druggists are authorized I, re-
fund money IL Pazo Ointment falls to
cure in 6 to IA days soc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-03-30
DOCTORS ARE PUZZLED.

The remarkable recovery Of Ken
meth McIver, OF Vanceboro, Me-, is
the subject OF much interest to the
medical fraternity and wide circle of
friends. He says OF his case: lowing
to severe Inflammation of the Throat
and congestion Of the Lungs, three
doctors gave me up to die, when, as a
last resort, l was induced to try DR.
Kings New Discovery and 1 am hap
py to Say, it saved my life" Cures
the worst Coughs and Colds, Bron-
chitiS, TonsilitiS, Weaki Lungs,
Hoarseness and La Grippe. Guaran-
teed at r. H. Beers & Co., Newtown:
Belts & Belts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Gar
vim, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford;
e. j. Buckingham, Huntington; Allen
Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hurl-
burt & Co., Roxbury; c. N. Hatch,
Bridgewater; Connery Bros, George
town; W. B: Hawley, Sherman; Honan
s Soule, Gaylordsville; George D.
Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H.
Beardsley, New Preston, druggists.
soc and $l.00. Trial bottle free.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-03-30

A FORMER NEWTOWN BOY HAS A MAR
ROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

Patrick Mcmahon, unmarried and an
employe of the Waterbury Buckle Co.,
Waterbury, while painting the ceiling
Of the plating room in the plant, Mon
day, on staging suspended many feet
from the floor, was caught in shaft
ing revolving at more than 100 revolu-
tions minute. The shafting sudden
ly picked him up and he began to re-
volve with it, his head narrowly escap-
ing contact with the structural work
Of the ceiling. But for the presence
off the power, he would probably have
been killed. Besides a serious contus-
ion on his back and number of minor
bruises and cuts, Mcmahon suffered a
nervous shock which makes his cOndi-
ton precarious. He may have suffer-
ed internal injuries. Though the pow
er was stopped in remarkably good
time, the shaft had chance to drag
the clothing from the mans body and
drop him to the floor below in heap.
1t was all done is such short time
there could be no attempt to save Nc
MahOn's fall. When he fell everybody
officials of the company did every
| thing in their power to aid him. DR.
P. j. Dwyer, whose Office is near the
| factory, reported promptly and shortly
after DR. G. A. MOnagan and DR. N. A.
Pomeroy arrived. Despite the terrible
shaking up 1.-THE man received, he re-
vived somewhat and recognized those
around him. His parents, who live It
1873 South street, were summoned.
They, and brother, Timothy, who
works in the factory, all refused to al
low him to be taken to the Waterbury
hospital and he was removed to his
home. His back was not broken and
the general absence of fractures is an
encouraging feature.
The accident resulted in the great
est excitement and cost the company
something in the pandemonium which
reigned for time. DR. Dryer re-
ported, Tuesday, that Mcmahon was
still in a serious condition. If no seri-
Gus internal injuries develop his re-
| &c
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-03-30
FAIR WEEK AT THE D. M. READ
CO.'S STORE.
AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE FOR LADIES TO
VISIT.

Many people from the surrounding
country for miles around plan to visit
Bridgeport during Fair week at Reads.
This year Fair week begins April
and continues to April I inclusive.
There will be more attractions than
ever before, and that is saying good
deal. A japanese tea garden,g gay with
lanterns and flower pagOdas,
will be on the fourth floor. Here each
afternoon there will be music by Bent
ley's orchestra and the Corinthian
quartet will render several selections.
Tea will be served by maids from
Japan. The potters wheel will be in
practical operation in the china de-
partment. An ideal kitchen will be
on exhibition in the house furnishing
department.. 1t will be arranged for
real kitchen work and there will be
demonstrations of cooking utensils and
other house wares. The usual souvenir
will be presented to all whose pur-
chases amount to So or over. This year
it is very useful as well as highly
ornamental article. The real purpose
of fair week is to exhibit the seasons
new goods, the styles in garments and
fabrics. You miss rare treat if you
do not visit Reads store during fair
week. Only those who have been in
years previously have any idea of the
pleasure before them. Ii you 60 once
you will want to go every year.