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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
SWEPT TO DEATH.
Biq Wave Overtakes the Schooner
 Henry O. Barrett.

Woods Hole, Mass. December S1.-A great wave reaching almost tidal propor- tions, rolled up Vineyard sound last night and overtakng the big hve-masted schooner Henry o. Barrett, swept over the stern and swept to their death Cap tain Joshua Norton of Rockland Me, the commander of the vessel, and his mate, James Conty of St. John, N. B. The wave damned the helmsman against the wheel, after smashing the yawl and davits, and then ranging forward, tore through the spinnaker and jigger sails, and carried away the deckhouse.
 The Barrett, which left Newport News last Wednesday for Boston, had good weather until reaching Block Island. There she was overtaken by yesterday 8 storm but as the wind was favorable, she kept on.
 The Barrett was abreast of Quicks ho- tel when the big wave came rolling up over the stern. Although somewhat dis abled, the Barrett kept on and anchored off here about midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
SOCIETY AT FLORENCE,
Several Elaborate Entertainments
 Glven-Engseemcnt Announced.

Florence, December Sl.-(Special. )-Mr. and Mrs. David b. Rose entertained a. number of their friends at o'clock din- ner yesterday evening at their home, "Rosemont." Holly intertwined with red ribbon was suspended from the chandelier to a fruit stand in the center of the table, which was banked around with holly and mistletoe and a wreath of holly encircled the table. An elegant menu in seven courses was served. .
 MT. and Mrs. Mason J. billiard enter tained at their elegant home yesterday evening with phantom party compli- mentary to MT. Clarence Chewning and MT. Lester billiard of Virginia. After the guests had unmasked there was da being in the gymnasium until a late hour Re- treatments were served
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. c. Moore of Mars 6Iill have announced the engagement and f,p- preaching marriage of their daugh&r, Matte May to Mir. Taylor Polk Cunni 6g- ham of Centre Star The wedding will Ic- eur "Wednesday evening, January 3, a o'clock at the home of the brik $ parents.
 Mrs IT. F. Lucas home on Wat hut street was the scene yesterday after bon of beautiful receptions the guest of honor being her sister. -rliss>sR Matte iay Moore Miss Florence l. Xtk and Hiss Boser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
ARIS PAPERS ARE
 CAUSING ALARM
CONTINUE TO PUBLISH SENSA-
 TtONAL TELEGRAMS FROM
 FRONTIER TOWN - JOURNALS ARE MORE CONSERVATIVE.

Paris, December Sensational papers here continue to publish lengthy telegrams from frontier towns, reporting extraor- dinary activity of the military authorities. The evening edition of the Intransigeant today reproduees the alleged declaration Gf a superior Belgian staff officer upon "a military precautions Belgium is talk
 and also a lengthy special dispatch
 ving the defensive strength of the
 frontier points.
 putty Jaurez reflects the pessimistic
 of the socialist element, writing in
 Humanite. that the antagonism in
 oh France and Germany enter the
 soccan conference, causes terrible Nsasiness to weigh upon Europe, as the / shtest untoward incident might un-
 tin catastrophe.'
 lost of the serious journals take a
 re conservative view, although all
 ognize the existence of widespread feel Is of inquietude. Marcel Provost in the garo seeks to analyze the existing feel gs, saying it is the nations awaken g from pacificism. This, NJ. Provost ys must be understood as an 1ndlca- pn neither of desire of war, nor actual Anticipation of war, but lively sentiment hich has taken hold of the people that he nation should be prepared for all mergencies. This sentiment, he adds. has Flown out of the scare of some months |go, when Germany's attitude In Morocco |eemed to threaten grave consequences . nd France was made to realize that ar- .anging ententes and arbitration had re- xed her military policy.
 The agitation began against pacificism, nd in favor of military alertness. It is .I- inHiG iGn rrpose of France to assume belliger- bt role in the Morocco conference, but erely a return to the former policy of llitary preparedness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
CLIMBERS IN DANGER.
Have Narrow Escape in Descent from
 PopocatepetI Crater.

Mexico City, December 31.-The members of the Englsh-speaking colony who re- gently climbed the volcano Popocatepetl with the intention of eating their dinner within the crater had a narrow escape from death on descending. They encoun- tered a fierce blizzard which blinded them and the cold was so intense as to freeze the spirits in their flasks. They ate a few biscuits and took some wine at the crater, but the wind was blowing hurricane One of their guides fell on descending the mountain and badly injured his arm.
 The icy coating of the mountain was very slippery and the guides had to cut some 9o00 steps to enable the party to make the ascent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Peter Latham Takes Part.

Tuxedo Park N. Y, December 31.-Peter Latham of England, the worlds champion professional racquet and court tennis player, took part in two matches at the Tuxedo clubs court today. In the first of these he had as partner Charles E. Sands the American amateur champion. Their opponents were Tom Petit, the Boston professional, and Joshua Crane, Jr who held the American amateur title for many years. Latham and Sands won out in three straight sets. The profession als then switched partners for another match, best two out of three, and this time Petit and Sands won two straight sets from Latham and Crane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
CONVENTION OPENS.
Order of the Knights of Zion Meets
 In St. Louis.

St. Louis, December 91.-The eighth an nual convention of the Order of the Knights of Zion which is the western branch of the Federation of American Zionists. opened today with over 25O dele gates from all over the country. includ- ing many distinguished Jews throughout the west The convention will continue until Tuesday.
 The object of the convention is to fur ther the movement for which the Inter national Zionist congress was organized in 1S9S-the repossession of Palestine for the Jews.
 The session today was occupied with reports of various committees, and the ap- pointment of new committees. A banquet was held in the day and tonight a mass meeting was conducted at the Missouri Athletic club, at which Grandmaster Zo- lotkoff delivered address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
GALARADO TO RETIRE.
Has Been Long in the Diplomatic
 Service of Mexico.

Mexico City, December 31.-General Pe- dro Galarado. Mexican minister to Eng land, is said to contemplate retiring to private life. He has been long in the dip- lomatic service, having occupied the place of minister to Russia and also to Ger many before going to London.
 Rumor names his successor to the court of St. James as Governor Landa of the federal district, with Felix Diaz, now chief of police as governor of the dis trict.
 The year ends well for the national treasury. which holds cash surplus of nearly ss0, ,oo0o00 and receipts from all sources continue good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
ROOSEVELTS ARE
 BACK AT CAPITAL
President is Delighted With His
 Holiday Trip
MRS. ROOSEVELT DRENCHED
Caught Out in Rain, She Is Rescued From House of Neighbor In BedrageIed State-Train
 Was Late.

Richmond, December 3l-President and Mrs. Roosevelt and their three sons. Theo- dore Jr., Kermit and Archibald, left Pine Knob" their Virginia home, for Washington this afternoon.
 They drove across country to North Garden, where they took the train through a driving snow storm, but they were well wrapped in heavy cloaks and suf- fered no inconvenience. The President expresses great satisfaction with his stay in the old dominion state. He had missed number Of proposed hunts by reason of rains, but on the whole has fared well as a sportsman, having bagged several fat turkeys, besides a quantity of small game.
 Mrs. Roosevelt took a long walk alone through the pine woods yesterday. She wandered father than she intended and was over taken by one of the sudden rainstorms that play such havoc with the roads of Albermarle. She was pre- vented by the mud from returning by the route she had taken from home, and put in at the house of a neigsbor in a very much bedraggled condition. She was rescued by a. vehicle sent out for her from Pine Knob" arriving at her home not much the worse for her drenching.
 Arrives in Washington.
 Washington, December 31.-The Pres ident and Mrs. Roosevelt with their two children, Kermit and Archibald, return ed to Washington at Il o'clock tonight from the visit to Pine Knob, Va, where they have been staying since Wednesday, They were driven immediately to the White House.
 The President and family and Dr. Rixey, who also accompanied him, oc- cupied a private car attached to the regular New Orleans express. Because of the heavy holiday travel and the bad weather, a heavy fog following the snow storm of today the train was an hour and a half late in reaching the city. As soon as it came to stop the presidential party alighted and walked along the train shed to side entrance, where they took their carriages. The President seemed to in specially happy mood, and cor dially greeted the crowd of policemen and employees who had waited his coming As he left the station he shouted "happy new year greeting to those gathered about him. During the trip to Washington he expressed himself as hav- ing had a delightful time, and to have been greatly benefited by his outing. The wild turkey and other game which the President had bagged during the four days stay in the neighborhood of Pine Knob were brought to Washington.
 The President and his party reached North Garden, the railroad station where he embarked, about halfpast four ths afternoon.
 The special car which had been pre- pared for him and his family was in waiting, so that there was no discomfort following the wait of less than two hours for the regular train. During the time the President busted himself with num- Der of matters of an official character de- manding his attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
General Prez surrenders.

Turks Island Jamaha, w l., Decem- Der 31.-Mail advices from Monte Christi, Santo Domingo, says that General Prez, governor of Puerto Plata, has surrendered to the revolutionists in Monte Christi. They also say that the Dominican cruiser Independencia, loaded with ammunition, has been given up to General Deschamps, who with Generals Demetrio and Rodri- guez has left for Puerto Plata, with 25Q men on board. General Barber with 200 men is in Altimira, village fifteen miles from Puerto Plata.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
QUIET IN sANTo DOMINGO.
1t Is Believed, However, that the Sit
 uation Is Serious.

Washington, December S1.-The latest advices received at the state and navy departments from Santo Domingo are mainly corroboratiye of the press dis patches from the island, and show that while conditions are unsettled. all IS quiet. As viewed in official circles here, the situation is serious and the belief is expressed that clash of the contend ing interests is probable.
 From the tone of the dispatches 1t is evident that both sides are anxious that there shall be no interference with Ameri- can interests, and that their property and other rights shall not be jeopardized as a result of internal troubles. They also show that telegrams from various portions of the island are being subjected to cen sorship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Himyar Dies.

Nashville, December 3l.-Himyar, cele- brated as raeehorse and sire, died today at Avondale stud, the property of E. S. Gardner. twenty miles north of here. Himyar was bred by Maj B. Thomas in Kentcky in 1S15, and was therefore in his thirty-first year. He was purchased by E. $. Gardner, Sr., in 1897. Himyar sired among other noted turf performers Domino, Harry Reed, Faraday. The Iron master, Havoc Halton and Rosebud. He was by Alarm out of Hira. she by Lexing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
REFORM ON TOP.
The New Regime Will Start Today in
 Philadelphia.

Washington, December St.-(Special) J. The reformer comes into his own tomor row. especially in Philadelphia, which for the first time in its history Is promised clean city administration.
 The breaking of the party lines and the growth of the reform movement as indi- cated by last months election will be watched with more than ordinary inter est by the politicians. It means much to both the old parties for a continuance of the present swing will make the reform vote a factor which must be dealt with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Parsons Body Arrives.

Albany, N. Y, December 3l.-The body of the late James Russell Parsons, Jr, United States consul general at Mexico City, who was killed there in a collision of a trolley car with his carriage re- gently, arrived here today. 1t came in a special car by way of St. Louis and was taken to the rural cemetery and placed in the receiving vault there. It is expected that interment will be made Thursday or Friday of this week in the family plot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
George Washington Dead.

Richmond. December a.-News was re- ceived here tonight of the death at his home in Charleston. w. Va, of George Washington, youngest son of the late John Augustine Washington. who was the last individual owner of Mount Vernon and the last of the distinguished Washing ton family to be born in the mecca 9f American freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
GaribaIdi Going to Athens.

Rome. December 31.-General Riccott Garibaldi son of the Italian hero. has n- formed the Greek government that he will go to Athens to be present at the Olym- plan tournament. and that he will be ac- companied by some of the Garibaldian officers who commanded the Greek volun- teers in the last war between Greece and Turkey. It is supposed that the general s visit to Greece will be connected also with the political situation in the Bal kans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Bonds are Refunded.

Columbus, Ga, December a-(Special., The Eagle and Phenix mills of this city have just refunded s500,00O of bonds. at a lower rate of interest, and the ease and promptness with which the deal was made not only illustrates the credit of Columbus greatest manufacturing in- stitution but also emphasizes the strong financial condition of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Neqro Arrested in Mississippi.

Marion, December 91.-(SpeciaL )-Albert Jackson, colored. charged with killing Sid Lester. near Hamburg. this county. is now in the custody of the sheriff Jackson was arrested in Hattiesburg. Miss. Fri day by John Jones. who lives at Hamburg. Mir. Jones overheard the reading of a let ter recently written by Jackson. stating he was at Hattiesburg He found Jack son on the streets and recognizing him made the arrest personally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
SHOOTING AT FLORENCE.
an Attacked for Being Attentive to
 Young Woman.

Florence, December S1.-(Speeial.) )-Babe utrell, an employe of the Philadelphia Ifrnace, shot Earl Slaughter last night Ion Tennessee street. two balls from a sScaIibre pistol taking effect.
 Futren, Slaughter and Will coffnan had been to dance and Futrell had paid too much attention to the other mens sweethearts. Slaughter and Coffman lald in wait for Futrell and as he was on his way home Slaughter attacked him and knocked him down. Seeing that the odds were against him Futrell drew his pistol and fired twice, one bullet entering Slaughter's shoulder and the other ms hip. The wounded man was taken to drug store in East Florence and the bull lets cut out.
 Fut-ell made no effort to escape, put pro- ceeded to a livery stable where he was later arrested and carried to jail. lie nsirns that Slaughter struck him with
 s knucks and the condition or ms
 .e bears out his statement Slaush-
 ,s wounds are not dangerous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Stole Over a Million.

Peoria. H.. December 3l.-The defalca- tions of N. c. Dougherty, chairman of the school board. arc growing larger daily. A month ago it was estimated that s60OooO would cover the shortage It is now learned from tine authorities that S30O000 has been stolen in the last three years. and that the total for seven years is S3o0,oO0 with a strong possibility that the total for the eighteen years of his incunbencyi will go over s1,000,0co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
K|LBURN MAKES
 ANNUAL REPORT Immigrants Are SwindIed Out
 of Large Sums DUE TO CROOKED BANKERS New York Superintendent of Banks Makes an interesting Report to the egisIature-lmprove-
 ment Noted.
DUE TO CROOKED BANKERS

Albany, N. Y., December 31.-Reply to criticisms of the policy of the state bank department. especially in connection with the failure of certain banking institutions of the state during the past year, forms an important part of the annual report of Frederick D. Kilburn, superintendent of banks to the legislature, made public tonight. MT. Kilburn also has some in- teresting things to say of the swindling of immigrants.
 After bank fails" says MT. Kil- burn. and disclosures of dishonesty are made, 1t is wondered why such things could go on undiscovered so long It must be remembered that these frauds and deceptions are in most instances be- ing carried on by men of unusual ability men who stand very high among their neighbors, not only in business but also socially, religiously and in political mat ters. Almost invariably they deceive the whole community, their business asso- ciates. their friends and even their fami- lies. It is frequently an astonishing reve- lation to all of these that the banker who has failed, defaulted and perhaps absconded or killed himself, is not only a man of wealth, but the ideal of honor and business integrity"
 Immigrants SwindIed.
 He recommends that the banking de- partment should have authority over rail- road and steamship agencies which in conjunction with their business receive deposits of money for transmission to foreign countries. It is charged MT. I<il- burn says that through some of these agencies Immigrants are swindled of more than one million dollars every year a part by flight of the bankers after they have accumulated deposits of from $5OOO to $50000. but more by their accepting funds from newly arrived immigrants for the purchase of steamship tickets, with agreement to transmit them to friends or to realtiVes of the immigrants in Europe.
 These funds, or tickets, he says, are often times not transmitted and when complaint Is made to the banker the immigrant is tricked or frightened into not carrying the matter further.
 General Conditions Improved.
 Of the general conditions of the banks of the state, the superintendent says that growth in volume of business, and improve ment in condition have been considerable, and practically continues. The increase for the year in aggregate resources has been $64. 000000. and for two years $l40,- 0o0,000 representing Ia total never before equaled."
 Of savings banks the report says that the growth of deposits from July 1, 1904 to July l. 1905, was $S6,S36 ,S55, an amount larger by about S15OOO,0O0 than was ever reported for any one year. The total deposits July were $ee52, ,92S 299, and the number of open accounts $2,513,570.
 The gain In resources by savings banks banks and trust companies for the year was more than 900 or $256, ,0OO000 in exces of that for the previous year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Nelson and Mceovern to Fiaht.

New York, December 3i.-Articles of agreement were signed here today for six-round bout between Terry McGovern and Battling Nelson to take place in Philadelphia. March 13. The articles call for straight Marquis of Queensberry contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Smallpox on British Steamer.

Baltimore. Mir, December s1.-rhe British steamer Jessie Burns, Captain Hutton. from Smyrna and Alexandria, via Hampton Roads. is held at quarantine here with case of smallpox on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Chattanooga Bank cIearinas.

Chattanooga, December 31.-(SpeciaL)- The bank clearings for the year of 1905 in the Chattanooga clearing house show a handsome increase over the clearings for the year 1904 With the exception of the months of February and June, each month show large gains, The clearings for the year amounted to $5l, 7s1. 099. 54 against $iO,921 93 for 1901. giving a net increase for the year of $f0, ,S59 S01 6i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Arthur Patrick Dead.

Columbus, Ga, December Sl.-(Special) Arthur Patrick died at the home of his MT. and Mrs. R. B. Patrick. after an illness of four days of pneu- monia He was l9 years of age. Hts brother, Munroe Patrick, aged 10 years, died a day or two ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends of Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Ter rell are invited to attend the funeral of the latter from the residence or MT Charles J. smith. 9l9 Nineteenth street, south. at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Bingham Known in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 31.-(Spe- cial )--Brig. Gen. Theodore A. Bingham, United States army (retired), who was recently appointed police commissioner of New York by Mayor Mcclellan to suc- ceed William McAdoo, was once a res ident of Chattanooga and is well-knowI in this city General Bingham was major then and vas engineer in chare of the river improvements in this secti of Tennessee. He left Chattanooga aba one year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
If rraxelina In Ianan

Or any civilized country, you can procure
 Laxative Bromo Quinine from any drug glst All nations use it. F. W. Grove's s Signature on box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Eaole and Phenix Dinner.

imbus. Ga.. December sl.-tSpeciai)
 annual dinner given by the Eagle sX \ix mills, complimentary to the ,verS MI. heads of departments of he II given next Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

[ching. Blind, Bleeding. Protrndns lies. Druggists are authorized t, re- - money if Pazo Ointment falls to
 in to 14 days soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01

Chancellor Benners heard the argument on demurrer, Saturday in chancery court, in the case of w. A. Reid vs Precila Coleman. ct al. He also disposed of the following
 W. J. Townsend vs Adam Peterson ct al. decree on motion to dismiss
 Edgar l.. Adler vs. Charles A. SchaHers, decree contesso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01

Special to the New orleans Times Demo-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-01
PAUL MORTON REFLECTED
Owing to Injunction Proceedings
the Equitable Society Was
Not Mutualized.

New York, May Slater a meeting
Of the board of directors of the Equit-
able Life Insurance Assurance in this
city today, Paul Morton, president of
the society, reappointed Gage E. Tar
bell as second vice-president- President
Morton also appointed a new commit
tee, the finance committee, composed of
himself, E 3. Thomas, T. Dewitt Guy
Ter. Frank s. Wetherbee and James
Mcmahon.
The board of directors reelected
President Morton and elected former
Judge William A. Day vice-president
The board approved the form of the
amended charter Of the society provid-
ing that a majority Of its directors shall
be policy-hOlders, but was unable to
adopt it formally because of an injunc-
ton against the mutuIization of the So
ciety has been granted by the courts.
President Morton said, after the meet
ing, that the board voted to call a spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders on June
Is to consider the naturalization plan.
and that the board Of directors expects
to take final action on the amended
charter on June 20, provided the in
Junction has been dissolved in the
meantime.