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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
CGRIGred Op3r Eastern Georgia
 Last Night
PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORTED
Two Hundred Men, Women and cb dren In Imminent Danger for a While at Wriehts-
 ville, N. c.

Wilmington. N. C., September 17.-For six or eight hours upward of 200 men. women and children were cut off from the mainland in imminent peril while cottages. hotel and railroad property was damaged to the extent of from $S0O0 to slOOOO by a fierce northeast storm which swept Wrightsvllle Beach, nine miles east of Wilmington, early today.
 The storm came without warning and hundreds of eottagers on the beach re- oeved their first intimation of danger upon awaking to find breakers sweeping across the beach to the sound, and roll ing high upon the mainland two ml1es beyond.
 trolley car kept at the beach in case of an emergency, took about 25 early risers across the sound on the trestle which was swept by the waves. Those left at the beach were afraid to cross the treste which gave way immediately after the last car reached the mainland
 The storm increased in fury until noon when the rescue work was begun by a number of anxious ones. They sent surf boats across the channel at great risk, bringing first the women and children. and later the men. the last of the number being brought over at o'clock this after noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
REFUSE TO ACCEPT
 PEACE PROPOSITION
Subjects of Great Britain Suffer Dam- age to Property In
 Cuba.

Havana, September H-At meeting of rebel leaders held in the town hall of Bejucal today 1t was decided after num- Der of violent speeches had been delivered not to accept the peace propositions of the government
 Subjects of Great Britain have large in- terests in railroad properties in Cuba and these have suffered by the operations of the insurgents. Other property, too, on the island is held by British subjects and anxiety is expressed as to the security of 1t. It is not disclosed whether the inquiry reached the state department through dlp- lomatic channels or came from private in- dividuals.
 Complaint has been made that the Cu- ban insurgents have destroyed much prop erty in Cienfuegos. The property belongs to the plantations in that vicinity.
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one of vital importance to German man. ufacturers. Last July, he said, tarin war by Germany against the United States was avoided and an agreement made by which no such action would be taken for one year because 1t had represented that American customs regulations would be so amended in favor of German im- ports as to do away with the vexatlon complained of. Up to this time. he said. no step had seemingly been taken by the American administration to carry out It's part of the agreement
 He said that the agrarian members in the German rechstag were decidedly In favor of a tariff war against America, and that the failure on our part to amend the obnoxious customs regulations would serve as an excellent excuse for the be- ginning of this war next July He said that German manufacturers were not ask ing a revision of the American tariff at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
To Deport ChInamen.

Washington, September 17-Chinese la- borers taken to Panama for work on the isthmian canal will be required to be de- ported at the conclusion of their service. To insure their deportation. the Panama government will require the contractors who furnish them to give bond of $50. O0o for the first 2500 Chinamen and s2o for each laborer in excess of 25c0. This infor- nation was conveyed to all who have signified their intention of bidding for the contract to supply the Chinese labor.~s by the Isthmian Canal commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
DENTAL FACULTIES
 IN ANNUAL MEETING
Annual Convention of National Dental Association Will Begin
 Today.

Atlanta, September 1.-The National Association of Dental Faculties ended it's annual meeting here tonight with the election of the following officers:
 President-Dr. J. I. Hart, Milwaukee.
 Vice President-Dr. Frank Holland, Att 1anta.
 gerretary--George F Hunt. Indianapolis.
 Treasurer-Dr. H. R. Jewett, Atlanta.
 Most of the work of the convention was done in executive session. This work in- cluded a general revision of the consti- tuition and bylaws by which the require ments for entrance to the profession were raised materially. The annual convention of the National Dental association will begin four days session here tomorrow.
 A large attendance Is expected from all parts of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Mrs. Thaw Buys Property.

New York, September TIA New burg, N. Y, dispatch to the World states that Harry F. Thaw's mother is reported to have secured an option on the Rowland estate near Mattewan. The property is about a mile from the Mattewan State hospital, and the nego. tiations are taken to mean that Mrs. Thaw anticipates that her son will be committed to that institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Lovaine Is Rescued.

Norfolk, Va. September 1.-The British ship Lovaine, Captain Daniel arrived in this port towing the sailing yacht Pala- tine, owned by Charles H. Ledlir said to be a millionaire of St. Louis. The Low aine rescued the Palatine near Oxfalse Cape Sunday night. The yacht had lost her rudded and was in a helpless condition at the mercy of a bowling northeast gale. On board the yacht were MT. and Mrs. Charles IL Ledlir and son, John Ledllr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
YEAR BOOK WILL BE
 OUT N A FEW DAYS
Democratic Campaign Dope Book Has Been Delayed In Pub
 lication.

Washington. September H.-(Special.)- The campaign year book of the democrat ic congressional committee will be is- sued in about ten days. The book has been delayed owing to the inability of the committee to get sufficient funds to pay for its production. The book was largely prepared by Representative Bow CTS of Mississippi. the assistant chairman. and Representative Gaines of Tennes- see.
 It is to be fine piece of work. most of its space being devoted to the tariff issue giving facts as to the iniquities of the present custom laws. It Is understood there will be no reference to the question of government ownership of railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Attempts Life of Ferdinand.

London September n.-According to a dispatch from Budapest to the Daily Mail an attempt was made September 16 on the life of Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand, the heir presumptive to the throne of Austra-H Hungary. As the prince was trav- cling through Salgotarjan to Vienna on a special train, enormous stones were hurled through the windows of his car riage The prince was uninJured and the assaiants escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
POLICE MADE SEARCH.
Look for Bombs and Members of the
 Fighting Section of RevoIutionists.

Odessa, September 1.-The police to- night are vigorously searching for mem bers of the fighting section of the social revolutionists, who are reported from St. Petersburg as having arrived here with the intention of murdering the chief of ficials and destroying the official build ings.
 The safes of several banks, Including those of the Credit Lyonnaise, were searched today for bombs supposed to have been received under the guise of bullion, or other packets from home or abroad. The result Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
CHAS. DUNCAN MINER
 DIES ON BRYAN TRAIN

MT. Bryans speech was an eulogoy on Dr. McIver at whose invitation the Nebraskan came here twelve years ago on his first viist to North Carolina He pointed out that Dr. McIver's life was an ideal man. and said he would rather die with his record than the name and fame of John D. Rockefeller
 Gov. R. B. Glenn followed Mr Bryan and also paid a tribute to Dr. McIver. Later a reception was rendered Mir. Bryan at the McAdoo hotel.
 Tomorrow MT. Bryan will speak at Win ston-salem and other points in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
ELEVATOR
 CASE IS REOPENEg
Interstate Commerce Commits
 sion Sits in Chicago
DISPUTE
LONG LEGAL
President Stckney of Chicago Great Western Hastens Reopenlng of Hearlne-Rebating Charged
 Against Roads.

Chicago, September T.-Members of the interstate commerce commission today re- opened the old Peavey elevator case after listening to long dispute between the various lawyers representing the parties to the suit relative to a supposed agree ment for a continuance.
 The dispute ended abruptly after Pres dent A. B. Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railroad declared that he most vigorously protested against further delay in the hearing. President Stickney Is one of the petitioners for the reopening of the case which involves the Union Pacific Railroad company, the Peavey Elevator company and the ans-Missssippi Ele- vator company, one of the chief allega- tions in the case Is that the railroad com- pany granted rebates to the Peavey Eleva- tor company and gave 1t a monoply of the grain business along the rdiiresd Besides the Chicago Great Western railroad, the petitioners are the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and the Atchlson, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. The rebating is said to have been done at Omaha and Kansas City.
 Afternoon Session.
 Heffelinger, during the afternoon session, testified that the Peavey Elevator com pany at Omaha, during the year had re- ceived 90O,00O bushels of grain. Of this amount he declared that 100000 came from the Union Pacific railroad, and the remainder from Iowa points. He said the company received about 30 per cent of the shipment of the Union Pacific system. On the Union Pacific grain his company, he said, received IA cents bushel for hand ling, but when asked the amount received for taking care of the remaining 2,000,00 bushels, admitted profit, but declined to state how much it was.
 Further asked if he did not think that the 1I4 cents contract did not make it easier for his company in the way of competition, the witness replied:
 Not a bit, we could continue buying country grain without the Council Bluffs elevator just the same as ever, and all this fuss and public opinon against us would be gone. This house Is now for sale"
 Edward Peck, manager of the Omaha Elevator company at Council Bluffs, was then called to the stand, but shortly after ward the hearing adjourned until morning.
 Commissioner Knapp announced that one or two commissioners will go to Oma- ha to hear the coal and oil cases on Wednesday, while the others remain in Chicago.
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Greensboro. N. C., September 1.-The coming of William J. Bryan to Greens boro this evening was shadowed with gloom.
 On the same train was the body of Dr. Charles Duncan McIver. president of the State Normal and Industrial school here, who died of apoplexy on the train. He was member of the reception committee for Gulford county
 At o'clock the city hall was crowded to It's capacity to hear the speaking. Mir Bryan was introduced by ex.LIeutenant Governor stedman. personal friend of MT. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Felt at Charleston

Charleston. s. C., September 17.-The faa end of storm struck Charleston today and for d short time the wind reached . velocity of forty-seven miles an hour It was accompanied by heavy rains. No damage was reported further than the felling of few trees and some mixing of electric wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Declines Nomination.

New York, September 17.-In a letter addressed to Judge Samuel A. Seabury, chairman of the Independence league, and made public tonight, George A. Fuller of Philadelphia N. Y, formally declined the nomination for state treasurer, rendered him by the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Mrs. Vail Dead.

Wallace Vail, daughter of the Confed- eracy who was conspicuous during the Civil war as nurse is dead. She was banished from St. Louis by General Leigh ton for releasing Confederates during her work in the uRinonA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18

justice is not announced. MT. Diago has been an official of the Cuban government for the past eight years.
 While the Cuban legation has no advices indicating the reason for the change, and Charge Pedro y. Almeida will not dis cuss it, 1t is believed here that 1t grows out of dissensions between President Pal ma and MT. Hevias over the forthcoming investigation of the situation by Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Held for EmbezzIement.

Jacksonville, September 17.-Angela Magma, young white man, is held in custody here to await the arrival of an officer from Montgomery, Ala, where he is wanted on charge alleg- ing the embezzlement of $540.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Headed This Way.

Washington, September 17.-The storm which ragged off the Carolina coast to the southeast Is centered tonight over eastern Georgia The weather bureau an- nounced tonight that the storm Is of a. destructive character, and that it is prob ably headed inland for the Mississippi val lev.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
May Reach Havana Tomorrow.

Jacksonville. Fla September 17-secre- tary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon will probably not reach Havana before noon, Wednesday. The train bearing the Washington party to Port Tampa passed through here four hours late. It Is not likely this time will be regained. In which event the party will not embark on the cruiser Des Moines before tomorrow Upon reaching Havana Secretaries Taft and Bacon will be taken by United States Minister Nor gan to his home at Marianne. subur- ban resort on the shore. about ten miles from Havana.
 A small detachment or legation guard will be sent to Marianna from the cruiser Denver It Is believed by Secretary Taft that his party will thoroughly enjoy greater freedom in working out the pol icy of this government involving and end ing the insurrection than they would at a Havana hotel. While they will not admit having formulated a programme, Secretaries Taft and Bacon are determ- ined not to become identified with tho leaders of either of the opposing forces. Until they have had an opportunity 10 observe actual conditions of course it will be necessary to return courtesies sure to be extended by President Palma and other officials of the existing administra- ton but for the purpose of arriving at the causes of turmoil, interests of a non- political character will be consulted. Hearings also will be given to leaders of both the government and the revolu- tionary forces. For the latter Minister Morgan's house is regarded as ideal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Barrooms Closed.

Sheriff Frank H. Stedman was among those caught at the beach and at once swore in a number of deputies who closed the bar rooms and patrolled the beach to- night to prevent footing.
 At Carolina Beach, further down the mainland, there was some damage to cot tages, but the residents had left there the day before on notice of falling baro- meter
 At Southport. at the mouth of the Cape Fear river, the harbor craft had mar row escape from the storm several of the passenger boats helng slightly dam aged.
 At Old Brunswick, between Wilmington and Southport, the steamer Atlantic of the Fisheries company of New York, was blown broadslde ashore, but was not greatly damaged.
 The Clyde liner Navahoe due here at o'clock this morning had not arrived at o'clock
 Tonight the storm abated and further damage Is not expected. Wire communi- cation with Southport has been cut off since early today.
 The storm which is supposed to have originated just north of Cuba, blew 70 miles an hour for a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
ssa avlaa Rs signs.

Wash oH 11er 1.-The Cuban legation aiH ht reel lived A cable gram Iron stn1 government an- nounciiis that aQt l1eYlas. director of state eptf sh1 e1 eAipa, has resigned; that hls ~ ton mas been accepted, and tn ' Pedro ta-o' tne director of the depart H. CT iuAtou. las been appointed to sue aed an
 The ruaiHfmant of q successor to Mr ptaSp as director of ths department of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18

Virginia had passed the
 sailing southward at a spe
 an hour.
 The Newark sailed from No. afternoon and the Minneapolis N from League Island tomorrow mo, With the force already at Havana that which will be there in a few day. the navy department feels assured that it will be amply able to prevent any trouble in Havana and 1t appears that the move- ment of such a force toward the Cuban capital was due to the fact that there was grave danger to the capital of Cuba
 Des Molnes on the Way.
 The navy department has been Informed that the Des Moines passed Tortugas at o'clock this morning and will arrive in Tampa Bay at midnight. Arran ngements have been made for the ship to pass Quarantine without interruption.
 The train bearing Secretary Taft and party was reported three hours late this afternoon, so the Des Moines will be ahead of time and ready to take them aboard when they arrive.
 The Dixie, which left Havana last night, is expected to arrive at Cienfuegos to- morrow afternoon the distance being $40 miles report has been received from Cienfuegos saying that gross outrages have been committed in that vicinity and a plantation next to the Constancia plan- tation has been burned, and the Con- stancia threatened. A demand was made upon the Constancia plantation for 1500 rounds of ammunition. and the insur- gents threatened the place if their de- mands were not compiled with.
 Every confidence Is felt at the navy department In the force which has been sent to Cuba being able to meet any situation which may arise. The blue jack eas are available for landing at any time and these will be supplemented by the marines which are on a number of the cruisers and battleships. It Is not expect ed that the naval force will be used for any inland purposes, if that becomes nec- essary.
 While there is pacific feeling prepara- tions are going forward by the war de- partment to meet anything that may arise If 1t should be necessary for a strong force to intervene. It Is stated taht troops and transports will soon be available, and only await orders in case the mission of Secretary Taft fails and hostillties are renewed, and are beyond the control of the Cuban government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-23

Mrs. M. e. Hughes and r. ]. Hughes
were entertained at dinner at the
home of. Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Barber
Tuesday evening.
About thirty ladies surprised Mrs.
G. E. Moody Friday afternoon, the oc-
casion being her birthday. The ladies'
spent a very pleasant afternoon and
before leaving presented Mrs. Moody
with beautiful chair as a token Of
their love and esteem.
The G. A. r. gave an old fashioned
camp fire in the Odd Fellows hall last
evening. The w. R. C. and the fam
lilies of the veterans and number Of
others were present:
Miss Alice Sleeper is a typhoid VIC
Mrs. w. w. Jameson is quite, i'll
with typhoid.
The Company boys gave very en-
joyable little dance in the armory
Monday evening.
Lillian Voves, eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Wives, is sick with
typhoid this week.
Mrs. Samuel Taylor and Mrs. Cop
pin have gone to Rochester, Mimi,
where Mrs. Coppin will enter the hos
pital for treatment. Her friends here
hope for her speedy recovery.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-23
MARK TWAIN, LECTURER.
Eow He was Introduced Once to a
Village Audience.

CIV. Fl. Merrill in Harper's Weekly.)
Back in the early seventies Mark
Twain was engaged for star" lee
ture course in thriving village in
western New York. Arriving at the
hotel, he was called upon by the secre-
tary of the Lecture association. After
the usual courtesies of greeting, the
distinguished lecturer" asked: What
am l billed to give here tonight?"
He was told that the lecture adver-
tised was on "Artemas Ward"
"Oh!" he exclaimed, with wry
face that attested the sincerity of his
feeling, Il am SO sick of that lecture!
1t makes me gag to think of it."
THAT is too bad" said the sympa-
thetic secretary who tells the story.
Haven't you got a new lecture in
your pockets, or your gripsack, or
somewhere about your
A new light came into the twinkling
eyes, II just have" he replied, rumina-
lively, I've got a brand-new one that
pretty nearly finished in the car to-
Gay. 1t is from my new book, Rough
ing It, But" he allied, with the puck
er of trouble wrinkling his forehead,
it amt quite finished yet"
But you have four hours before the
time of the lecture" said the acmomo-
dating, secretary; 81 will stand guard
at the door and see that you are not
disturbed"
Still musing, Mark replied: But
I'm afraid don't know it we'll enough.
Suppose should get stuck?"
Never fear" was the reassuring re-
spouse: l have dozen good young
fellows in the association that l will
scatter through the audience, each
with stout pair of boots and ready
hand. If you come to a hitch I will
start the applause, and all the fellows
will join in till you can find your place
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-23

or pick up the lost thread Of your
Edfscourse.
At once Mark frightened. "wlll you
do it?" he exclaimed. "Will you stand
by and help me through"
Sure" was the response; and the
caller rose to so.
Hold on a minute" said the lee
turer. Who is to introduce me to
the congregation" Y
The secretary modestly replied that
the duty and pleasure would fall to
his lot in the absence of the president
of the association.
"All right" said Mark. Would YOU
mind. now, just to please me, letting
me introduce myself, as ARENAS used
to do? I'd kinder like to try the ex-
pertinent"
| The secretary gave ready assent, the
Goor was locked, and the author be-
gan his work of polishing up and get
ting acquainted with" the lecture
from "Roughing IT. which afterwards
t-delighted thousands of hearers.
The momentous hour of seven ar
rived. The hall was packed with an
intelligent and eager audience, impa-
tient for a first sight of the famous
and favorite humorist. The door Mt
the back of platform opened, but in
stead OF, the familiar figure OF. the pres
ident of the association, who was the.
member of Congress from that dis
trict, or of the secretary, who was
the editor of the village paper, a
stranger with keen, inquisitive face
crowned with mass of brown curIs
sauntered in leisure manner to the
reading-desk, and surveying the as
tonished audience in a friendly man
ner, said, with an inimitable, hesitat-
ing drawl:-
Ladies and gentlemen, in the tenn
porary and unavoidable absence of
both the president and the secretary
of the Lecture association, am de-
puted to introduce the lecturer of the
evening. The lecturer of the evening,
ladies and gentlemen" he continued.
assuming real orators pose, sis we'll
known to me. His great historical
knowledge is equalled only by his,
vast and accurate scientific, linguistic,
and geographical attachments. He
comes of patriotic stock. His ances-
tors fit into the War of the Revolu-
ton. They were at the MASSACRE of
Bunker Hill. The ancestors of the
lecturer of the evening, ladies and gen.
tlemen," cried Mark, warming to his
work. were not persons to stand fool
ing around when massacre was go
ing on! One of them was wounded.
He drove baggage wagon. He was
! kicked by mule"
BY this time the audience was con-
WINGED that an escaped lunatic had
by some means gained access to the
platform, but their disconnected looks
and anxious glances at the door did
not disturb the speaker. He started
In with another panegyric on "the lee
turer of the evening"" raising his voice
and gesticulating earnestly, until all
at once something in the way of new
idea seemed to strike him. PAusing
suddenly In flight of oratory, he
walked to the reading-desk, leaned
over it, and said, in a confidential
manner to the wondering people: "By
the way. am the mani" With that
he took his manuscript out of his
pocket, and after burst of daughter
and applause" began the lecture,