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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-29

The full report of the grand jury s submitted to the court follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
WEALTHY YOUNG
 MAN IS PRISONER
J. R. s. WELLS DlsoREYs ORDER BY NOT RETURNING AT EXTRA. TON OF LEAvE-TREATED AS A COMMON PRISONER.

Norfolk, Va. August f.-J. Raynor Stores Wells, a son of William Stores Wells. president of the Fairbanks com pany of New Jersey Is a prisoner in the brig of the receiving ship Frank lin at this yard.
 Young Wells enlisted as an apprentice seaman about a month ago in New York and was sent to Newport. He was later ordered to this station for further train- ing with draft of thirty other appren- tiees He was granted 9eave to visit his parents and was ordered to report here with his comrades last Tuesday. All the young men comprising the draft arrived except Wells. 4 NA
 The authorities located him in Phila- delphia and he was sent here escorted by master-at-arms from the League Island naval station.
 Naval officers declined to allow news paper men to see tie prisoner. It is under stood that several telegrams said to be from his father were received. by Young Wells in his prosin today. He will prob ably be courtmartialed for disobeying or ders. N
 Young Wells two years ago married Irene Bishop, chorus girl On board the Franklin he is being treated like other prisoners. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
BELOVED PASTOR To
 LEAVE BIRMINGHAM
The Rev. Quincy Ewing Announces That He Will Probably Accept Call
 to Parish In Louisiana.

The Rev Quincy Ewing, rector of the Church of the Advent has recently re- turned from a trip to Napoleonville, La., where he went to interview the vestry of church in regard to accepting a call to that parish.
 MT. Ewing stated yesterday that 1t was very propable that he would accept the call When asked why he wished to leave Birmingham he said that 1t was for his healths sake and nothing else. When l accepted the call to come here," said MT. Ewing, T had already declined to take several large parishes but allowed myself to go against my own judgment. Since then my health has been failing rapidly and I feel that I must go to a place where the work is lighter"
 The church where Mf Ewing is think ing of going is located on the property of his family and was built by his grand father with the negro labor. It Is said to be beautiful spot, situated in the heart of the sugar district and it's con- gregation is composed mainly of the sugar planters
 A meeting of the vestry of the Church of the Advent will be called this morn ing for next Tuesday or "Wednesday, and 1t is probable that MT. Ewing will hand in his resignation at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
NEWS OF eREENvlLLE.
The Rev. Mir. Rhinehart Returns From
 Meeting at Reddock Springs.

GreenYille, August 11.-(Speeial )-Rev W. J. Bhinehart has returned to Mont gomery after spending the week at Red dock Springs. near here, where he assist ed the pastor of Liberty church, Rev. L. E. Nobles, in a series of services. The church was crowded at every service and 1t is said that no such revival has been witnessed there for many years. MT. Rhinehart preached morning and evening and made q powerful impression on the large congregation.
 Rev. J. P. Hamilton was called to Ma riana, Fla, by the sudden death of his father-in-law, and will be absent some days. In consequence of this there will be now services al the Methodist church tomorrow
 Miss MeNish of Nashville is visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. M. Featherstone
 Mrs. M. N. Kendrick and son have re- turned from months visit at Biloxi. field are guests of Mrs Kate Herbert Judge.
 Capt. Edward Crenshaw has gone to North Carolina where he will rest for several weeks.
 Mrs. Reese of Lowndesboro is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. c. Stewart.
 J. A. and c. c. Stewart will leave to- morrow for a visit to Atlanta
 Rev and Mrs. H. T. Walden are vis- itlng relatives at New Decatur. i MT. and Mrs. W. J. Beeland are spend- ing some 9time at Blount Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
BETTER FACILITIES.
Lawrenceburg Accommodation Is to Be
 Run Through to Tuscumbla.

Florence, August 11.-(Specla1. 1.-The glad news has just been received in Flor ence that the Louisville and Nashville railroad will accede to the wishes of the people of this city, expressed in a petition on July 23, by extending the Lawrence burg accommodation on Nos. 24 and 27 to run through to Tuscumbia. This ar rangement will provide double daily trains between Florence and Nashville, enabling people from this city to go to Nashville and return the same day.
 The date for inaugurating the new schedule has not yet been decided upon. With the new schedule on the Louisville and Nashville and the establishment of q daily train which the Southern has promised between Florence and Birming- ham, the isolation" which has so long handicapped Florence will be thing of the past and nothing else is needed to make her a thriving city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
FINE CROPS IN WALKER
Young Man Named Key Commits Sui.
 eide at Calumet.

Jasper. August 11.--tSpeelal)-The crop prospect in Walker county at this time is indeed very encouraging, and If pres ent conditions should prevail there is every reason to believe that an abundant harvest of corn and cotton will be the re- suit. Reports from almost every portion of the county state that the condition of both of the above e-mentioned crops is such that with occasional showers during Au- gust the yield will go beyond the aver age. Farmers everywhere are very much encouraged over the prospect
 It Is reported from Calumet that d young white miner named Key commit ted suicide there last night by taking an overdose of morphine pr. Stovall was summoned from Jasper to give Key med- ieal aid, but he arrived too late 10 do tho man any good as he had already passed away No reason has been leatned why the man committed the rash act.
 Solicitor John Mcqueen of Birmingha m hns been in Jasper for day or two get ting matters In readiness for the full tArm of circuit court which will con- vsene here on the second Monday in next rhonth. Judge A A. Coleman will be the presiding judge Mr Mcqueen states that he expects to have matters so arranged as to be able to dispatch greht deal of business at the coming term of the court. He returned to Birmingham today
 lfIorace Hood. editor of the Montgon- ely Journal, and candidate for the nemi- m tion as state auditor, Is making tour Of this part of the state in the interest of his race. Mir Hood was in Jasper yes terday hnd spent q few hours making ac- quaintances with Jasper citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

New York, August 11.-seymour Eaton of this city, who few days ago resigned as secretary of the international policy holders committee, has written a letter to former Judge Alton B. Parker, chair man of the policyholders' executive com mittee, requesting that the committee be called together so that he may be given d chance to give his reasons for severing his connection with that body. MT. Eaton $ letter. which is under today's date, Is as follows
 Dear Sir-I have today received your letter accepting my resignation as secre tary of the international poicyhoders' committee.
 There is absolutely nothing of truth in the unfavorable reflections made upon me personally and upon my work. have been loyal to the committee and to the course which I engaged to serve, and in view of the fact that an attempt was made yesterday to discredit me and to minimize the significance of my resigna- tlon I request that you, as chairman, ask the permission of MT. Samuel Untermeyer general counsel, to call a meeting of the
 
 such early date as may be convenient for the purpose of discussing the conditions and circumstances which brought about my resignation. I shall gladly be present at that meeting and if permission Is given l shall leave no shadow of doubt in the minds of any member as to whether or not I had good and sufficient reasons.
 ''I did not intend that my letter of res ignation should cast reflection upon a committee which met but once, and whose members knew practically nothing of the actual progress and possible outcome of this policyholders' movement. An issue between me and the committee or between me and any of It's officers would have been a trifling matter and might properly have been passed over without publicity This issue. concerns the American peop- pie. By my resignation I simply short circuited the conditions, and 1t is due to the distinguished and honorable men who constitute this committee, as well as to the policyholders who are innoeently lending support to the cause, that my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

London August 11.-operators on the stock exchange experienced satisfactory week with a strong tone, and an upward movement of prices all around. Owing to the low prices of consols and the cheap ness of money, investors were induced to buy more freely, while the better tone prevailing on the continental bourses and the splendid Board of Trade figures i'm parted confidence to operators, the gen. erally steady advance being helped by a good deal of investment purchasing for continental account.
 American developed a reactionary ten dency and finished about dollar lower on the balance. The monetary situation in Wall street caused operators to act cautiously, while the combination which raised prices recently has been profit-tak- ing here as we'll as in Wall street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Stood High In Community.

pr. L W. Johnson, who died here sud- denly Saturday afternoon, came to our city last February and took up his prac- tee as a physician in our city and com riunity, and it was only short time before he gained the confidence of all those who came in contact with him. In trying to accommodate his patronage he worked 6ay and night and not having a very strong constitution this is believed to be the cause of his sudden breakdown When seen by the writer Saturday morn ins he accepted an invitation to attend a banquet in honor of the manufacturers which was prepared to take place at the home of s. "A. Thorson. He expressed himself at that time that he was tired and worai out. though he made special ar arrangements for the care of his wife and babies that they could also attend. It Is notfbeleved by us that the contents of the bottle found on his desk were taken with the intention to take his own llfe but on the contrary to ease his pain.
 pr. Johnson was O member in good standing of the Modern Woodmen of the world, and a resolution has been passed ,n accordance with these expressions. He was loved and honored by all it's members
 The burial of pr. Johnson took place sunday afternoon at Plantersvllle. The renlains were accompanied to it's last resting place by Evergreen Camp No. 1SS
 IIr. Johnson leaves a wife and twin babies only months old to mourn his loss. Our hearts weep in sympathy with tf1fngin their great loss.
 & A. THoRSoN.
 eaiera Ala August H. 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
What Pe-runa Has Done For One Family Fortuna Gan Do
 For Another Family

Mr Samuel D. Rhoads, a prominent insurance man of Lansdowe, Pa, writes from Washington, D, C., as fol- loWs
 T heartily and unreservedly wish to give my endorsement to Peruna as catarrh cure that Is not approached by any other medicine. at least in my observation and experience, and not ing what 1t has done for members of my family. It's growing virtue, after 1t has cured the catarrh Is as tonic and restorative of appetite, strength and good spirits"
 Pe-ru-na Restores Strength
 MT G. W. Woodbury, Rogers. O.. formerly Captain and Center of the Hiram College Basket Ball Team, writes:
 There are times In the life of every student when excessive study and too close confinement and attention to the object in view will tell on his health.
 "1 have found that when body and mind alike were weary and refused to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Miss Mary L. Posey Dead.

Florence, August 11.-(special)-M Mary l.. Posey, daughter of Judge syd- ney c. Posey and a great niece of General John Coffee, died Thursday morning, fol- lowing an operation for appendicitis and was buried this morning at 9 o'clock in the Coffee burial grounds north of Flor ence. Her death followed In only three days the death of her sister, Mrs. Ra- chel Morgan. with whom she had made her home always and she breathed her last not knowing of the death of her sister The deceased was born In this city and spent her life here She was the last of family of five, three broth CTS having preceded her to the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
OIL CAN EXPLODES
 WITH AWFUL EFFECT
Thomas Baird Fatally Burned Yester- day By Flaming Oil While
 Lighting Fire.

Thomas Baird, an employe of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad, was terribly burned yesterday morning by an explosion of an oil can which he was holding in his hand.
 It seems that MT. Baird had attempted to light fire with the assistance of the oil, but at first it failed to burn He final ly picked up the can and was on the point of pouring more oil on when flame ran up the spout and caused the can to ex- plode. The flaming oil flew in all direc- tions and caused the unfortunate young man terrible wounds. He was carried to St. Nincent's hospital In the ambulance of Gaudin X Co. and was given every medical attention possible. A message from the hospital last night, however, stated that his chances for recovery were very slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
JOINT COMMITTEE
 BOOSTS BIRMINGHAM
Members From Travellers Protective Assn and United Commercial Trav-
 eIers to Work With comH Club.

At recent joint meeting of the Com mercial club, the United Commercial Travellers and the Travellers Protective association, a resolution was adopted under which each organization has ap- pointed a committee of three to CO., perate with the others in advertising Birmingham, and appropriate lapel but tons will be made and the work of dis tributing them and otherwise exploit ing Birmingham will be begun at once.
 The committee is composed at fol- lows: Travellers Protective associa- tion, F. c. Alexander, D. R. Wathers, John s. Turner; Commercial club, c. ". Uffords F. H. Bell. John R. Horn
 ady; United Commercial Travellers, s. D. Cherry. c. s. Wilson. D. B. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
MOVE INTO ALABAMA.
Columbus, Ga, Cotton Brokers Will
 Not Have Far to Go.

Phenix City, August 11.--(speeial)- Ut is reported that the two cotton exchanges now located in Columbus will be moved to either Phenix City or Girard, just across the Chattahoochee river. as the result of the passage of the Boykin anti bucket shop law by the Georgia legisla- ture The exchanges are those of Ware & Leland and Gilbert & Clay. They could secure a central location on this side of the river not a half mile from the busi- ness center of Columbus.
 The school house of Phenix City, just completed, shows that there are 1453 chill dren of school age in the city-124S white children and 205 negroes.
 Miss Clytle MeI,endon of Opelka and Miss Marie Louise Dixon of Salem were guests of honor at delightful dinner at the Rankin house in Columbus last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
 President of the Merchants Assn.

The representatives of the local press have Issued the following:
 Birmingham, Ala. Aug. II, 1906 International League of Press Clubs, Den yer, Col.
 The Birmingham Press club, at a meet ing held six weeks ago. appointed eom- mittee to secure the next annual meeting of the league in this city. The committed waited on the city authorities and the various commercial organizations and has met with the most cordial and enthusl- astie endorsement of It's invitation. Birmingham Is in the heart of the throb- ping south, its iron, steel and coal in- dustries reaching In their influences the entire section of the Gulf states, Bir- mingham is busy commercial center, bur is never too busy to give the best it has in its storehouse for the visiting newspa- per worker. Birmingham and the Br- ningham district and all their commercial and civic organizations want the Interna- tfonal League of Press clubs to meet here next year This invitation will be pre- sented in person by MT. J. A. Rountree, the accredited delegate of the club We desire the League of Press clubs and feel assured that the entertainment within our scope will be of more than pleasing acceptance to the league. Respectfully,
 R. F. JOHNSTON,
 Chairman;
 ELI P. SMITH,
 J. A ROUNTREE,
 WILLIAM RYAN,
 EMIL LESSER, Invitation Committee of Birmingham Press Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Try to Hold Up Italian.

White Plains. N. Y, August 11.-Five armed men today attempted to hold up camp of fifty Italian laborers at Ar mond. The raiders announced with a flourish of revolvers that they had come to collect .s10 from each of the laborers for Black Hand society. The Italians, who were employed in road building, drew their knives and pre- pared to defend themselves, where upon the raiders opened fire and wound ed three men seriously. They then decamped without securing a dollar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
CLoUDBURST IN TEXAS.
Six Miles of the Southern Pacific Track
 Washed Away.

New Orleans, August 11.-Specials from San Antonio, Tex, says there wa a cloudburst at Langtry, Tex, this afternoon which swept away six miles of the Southern Pacific tracks, and it is reported that there are four feet If water over that portion of the tracks not washed out. It is also reported that eight bridges in the vicinity of Langtry and Del Rio have been swept away.
 Passengers from the west were de- toured via the Texas and Pacific out of Fl Paso. Passengers for the east will be detourned via Fort Worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
SHERIFF'S PISTOL
 CAUSES DEATH
WAS GOING TO REPRlMAND A NE GRO FOR REFUSING SEAT TO A LADY, WHEN THE WEAPON WAS ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED.

Ft. Worth Tex, August 11.-Three peo- pie were wounded on a crowded electric car en route to a suburban summer re- sort tonight when negro refused to give his seat to a white woman. Sheriff Seth Dinwoodie was aboard the ear and re- quested the negro to relinqulsh his seat and when the negro refused Dlnwoode pulled his pistol intending to use it only as club, but fin striking the negro on the head tile weapon was discharged. A bullet struck Miss Beulah Hudgenj, pass ing through the left shoulder And the same bullet wounded R. F. Horn, the man being struck in the left arm.
 Miss Mary Williams was hurt by the pistol flying out of the hands of the sheriff and striking her in the face. Din woodie was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Drowned In swollen Stream.

Florence, August (Speeal) mindful that the heavy rains had trans formed Thornton branch Into a swift stream, the little year old son of MT. and Mrs. J. Cartney of Rogersville, was drowned Wednesday while returning home from school with some companions about his own age. The children as was their custom, attempted to wade across the branch when the unfortunate boy was washed down stream and drowned and the other two barely escaping the same fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12

work a few doses of Peruna restored lost strength and invigorated one quick CT and more permanently than any thing I know. It gives nerves of iron and muscles of steel, and assists the mental activities together with the physical to a wonderful degree"
 Peruna, as a family medicine,is ab- solutely safe and reliable as it contains no narcotics or other drugs liable to produce a drug habit.
 Keeps Pe-ru-na in the House
 MT Chas. S. Many, 12 Water street. Ossining, N. Y, writes:
 T had catarrh for ten years and tried a great many kinds of medicines which cost me a lot of money, but did me no good. Instead of getting better, seemed to get worse. I read about Peruna and thought I would give it trial. I took about ten bottles and am cured of the catarrh.
 T keep Peruna In the house, and when I feel a cold coming on, take little bit of 1t and it does me good.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Finland Alarmed By Socialists

Helsingfors, Finland, August 1.-The Finnish senate has ordered the withdraw al of the Red Guard from the country and a petition to the Emperor is being pre- pared in favor of the re-establishment of the old Finnish army of eight battalions. for the purpose of restoring the authority of the new Finnish government among the masses. With the same view, the En- peror will be asked to advance the date of the elections to the new diet in order that the assembly may meet by the new year. This action is supported by the better classes who are alarmed by the threatening attitude of the socialists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
INITIATES THAT
 BIG TROUBLE IS BREWING

request as set forth fin this letter be granted.
 "Mr Edward Leifried was acting treas urer, appointed by MT. Untermeyer, and as such he signed all checks and handled all cash which went through the com- mittees office. In accepting his resigna- tion the executive committee might at least have shown common courtesy. It is true that I brought upon myself the dis pleasure of the general counsel by urg- ing at various times that a regular treas urer be appointed. It might be interest," ing for the general committee at its next meeting to make inquiry why no such ap- pointment was made.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Woman Takes Trip In Airship.

Franklyn, Pa, August 11.-Mrs. Mary Prentiss had an exciting trip in an air ship tonight in company with Leo the inventor. The start was made after dark, and while 600 feet in midair the engine gave out. The craft descended on a hill overlooking the town only 300 feet from the edge of a high precipice. In descending the end of the bag struck house, but no dam age reSlIlted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Will Float Loan on Road.

Che Foo. August 11.-A Japanese of ficial engineer passed through Che Foo on his way to Pekn with the intention, aided by Chinese officials of enlisting Chinese support to a loan on the 800 miles of railway now operated by Japan in South Manchuria and upon which 1t is proposed that Jacob H. Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb S Co.,, will also float a loan of sl50, 000 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Killed From Ambush.

Fort Worth, August 11.-A special from Muskogee, I. T., says; Ben Griffin was shot from ambush and killed and Frank Brown wounded today neaer Panama, small town a few miles from this place, by Will Robinson. Jealousy. it Is stated, prompted the deed. Robinson escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
zoraya Wins First Race

Rochester, N. Y. August 1.-The Cana dian challenger, zoraya, today won the first race of the series of yacht races for the Fishers cup, from the Iroquois, the American defender yacht. The course was triangular. twenty-one miles in length. The time, unofficial: Iroquois, 5:1402; Zoraya 3:120O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Rouqh World.

From the Indianapolis News
 The world is a rough world-The Pres ident of Mount St. Albans.
 Aye, MT. President, but it is full ef smooth citizens. Is it not SO?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Euan Defeats Hunter.

Chicago, August 11-Chandler Egan of Exmoor defeated Robert E. Hunter. Mid lothian, in the thirty-six hole final match for the Mayfower cup, chief trophy open amateur tournament, at Onwentsa. The match ended with the thirty-second hole, which was halved, Egan winning up 4 to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
Cook County Official Sentenced.

Chicago. August 11.-John A. Cooke former eelrk of the circuit court. who was adjudged guilty of irregularities in hand ling the funds of the office, was today sentenced to an indeterminable term, not to exceed five years. in the penitentiary by Judge Smith In the criminal court. He was also sentenced to pay fine of s@00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
calera, Ala, August Il, 1906.
Cows Must Stay In Niohts.

Decatur, August 11.-Special) )-After n1afix weeks of much talk the cities of Detatur and New Decatur have each decided to keep the cows off the streets duffng the night. The COW will be al- loved to run at large during the day tiliSe. but when the shades of evening fan she must bel -penned up.