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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16

Several misdemeanor cases were dis posed of in the second division of the criminal court yesterday. They were un- important non-jury cases.
 In this court, also, the appeal case of the Mayor and Aldermen of Wylam vs. Dave M'Crory was completed and the party appellant was fined S5 and costs by Judge Baldwin. This case was origin ally tried In the police court of Wylam and fine of $50 imposed. The defendant was then convicted of violating section ? of article 172 of the penal code of that city. relating to the keeping of the back yard gates of saloons open on Sunday
 The case of Douglas Streit pro ami. vs the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company was given to the jury just before the closing of the session of the first division of the city court yes- terday.
 The Carolina Portland Cement company filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Southern Construction com pany to recover s127 alleged to be due on account.
 In the chancery court yesterday, the case of Mary Anchors vs. l.. w. Johns was submitted TOT decree on motion to suppress the depositions of complainant's S witnesses, and on the pleas and testi- mony.
 The case of S. H. Bush vs. the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham was dis missed on motion of the complainant in the chancery court.
 In the case of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, as executors vs. Mrs. Reseca Esdale ct al, a decree of reference was rendered to ascertain the advlsability of making certain loans out of tho funds of the estate.
 Petitions in Bankruptcy
 Dibrell & Co., of Nashville, c. w. Hop kins & Sons, the Underwriters Real Es- tate and Insurance company and the Standard oil company filed petition in the federal court yesterday to have the Falliston Mining company thrown into in- voluntary bankruptcy.
 The following persons filed voluntary petitions seeking to be adjudged bank rupt: J. r. Wade, assets s7.5O and liabil- ities sS55.O4; Charles Joiner, assets s15s 45 and liabilities $s96o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16

tor Gray, that neither personally or col lectlvely, do we intend to help to dig our own graves by accepting certain rules prescribed by him, and deprive our wives and children of the support and tender care of husband and father.
 JAMES SAVAGE,
 "JOSEPH WABLWORK,
 JOHN BOYKIN,
 "C. H. HENDERSON,
 ''J. K. RICHARDSON. This report was concurred In by the con- vention.
 The short afternoon session of the con- vention, which adjourned at about o'clock, concluded practically all of the business that is to come before the body this year with the exception of the report of the committee on constitution, which President Flynn announced would be heard Monday.
 The next session of the convention will begin Monday morning at Il o'clock. The district executive board will hold a. meet ing in the presidents office at Il o'clock this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
CHA|RMEN OE CLUB
 COMMITTEES NAMED
Board of Directors of Commer-
 ciaI Club Hold Meeting
BABE AGAIN SECRE TARY
Delegation Named to Attend Meeting of Alabama Commercial and Indus trial Association, Which
 Meets In Gadsden.

The directors of the Commercial club held a meeting yesterday afternoon at $50 o clock at the club rooms.
 President Robert Jemison. Jr.. an nounced the following recommendations for chairmen of the standing committees: Henry Hiden, railroad and transporta- tion.
 A. D. Smith, real estate and insurance
 W. D. Nesbitt, mining and manufactur- Ing.
 J. D. Elliott. banks and banking.
 E. Wilkerson. wholesale and export trade.
 c. w. Ufford, press and advertising.
 John w. O'Neill retail trade.
 Ross c. Smith, immigration committee.
 Felix | Tarrant. Agricultural interests.
 pr. J. H. Phillips, education committee. James J. Smith, miscellaneous and griev- ances.
 Erskine Ramsay. information and sta- tistics. T,
 c. c. Heidt, legislation.
 John L. Parker, entertainment.
 E. w Barrett. public policy.
 J. A. vanT1oose, canal.
 John L. Kaui, city and county affairs.
 Hill Ferguson, membership.
 Kinds Peevey. convention.
 W. T. Archer, finance and taxation.
 The recommendations were all adopted by the board of directors. Further ap- pointments on committees was deferred for few days
 pob ra-alactpd saprpta " for the ensuing year and a vote of ap- preciation extended him for the work of the past year.
 John H. Frye was reelected treasurer.
 The following Is a list of the delegates appointed to attend the state convention of the Alabama Commercial and Indus- trial association, at Gadsden, June 27 and 2S:
 T. H. Motion, chairman; F. Y. Anderson, Ross C. Smith, J. W. Mcqueen, J. B. Gibson, E. w. Barrett. N. c. Dean, F. Caheen. Henry B. Gray. Sterling A. Wood. Henry Hiden, J. w. Rush. J. M. Dewberry, F. E, Resler, w. H. simms, R. E. Collins, .. E. Foust. Jones G. Moore, w. T. Cox, Sid w. Lee. W. N. foreacre, frahk D. puite, H. M. JehhihS, T. M. Bradley, J. w. Donnelly, J. Frank Rushton, P Sid Jones, J,'E. Shelby, T. G Bush, N. H. sewall. w. N. Malone, w. D. Nesbitt. E. Wilkerson, H. J. Porter. H A. ElKourie, John L. Kaul, James J Smith. John M. Cartwright. H. K. Mil ner. s. E. Thompson. D. R. Bize, E. B. Norton. T. H. Johnston, T. s. Pound. w. c. Agee T. E, Brooks, J. o. Thompson, T. T. Ashford, George Bowen, Horace Hammond, D. M. Drennen. Joseph B. Babb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
WINFIELD BOY GETS
 THE SCHOLARSHIP
ALBERT L. REESE. GOES TO UNI VERSITY OF VIRGINIA BY THE ACTION OF LOCAL ALUMNI YEs- TERDAY AFTERNOON.

The Birmingham Alumni association of ing yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the office of Dr. Hardee Johnston for the purpose of awarding a scholarship.
 Gen. R. D. Johnston Is president of this association and M. D. Dickinson is sec- retary.
 Every alumni association of the Univer- sity of Virginia having fifty or more members Is entitled to two scholarships at the university. The Birmingham alum nj association has more than the required number.
 Albert L. Reese of Winfield, who Is a graduate of Florence Normal school. was Jones of Florence. also graduate of Florence Normal school was awarded the other scholarship at a meeting held here three weeks ago.
 The following Is a list of the University of Virginia alumni in Birmingham:
 s. c. M. Amason, pr. R. O. Berry, Charles A. Calhoun, Collin Campbell, E. K Campbell w. B. Catchings. Dr. B. l.. Clayton. Dr. N. P. Cooke. Dr. Paul Cooke. M Blair Dickinson. Paul Earle, C. r. East ham, c. s. Ellis. Dr. J. P. Elsberry. F. P. Hammond. David Hancock, A. B. Harris, Forney Johnston. Dr. Hardee Johnston R. D. Johnston. Julian Kendrick, A. Latady, L. c. Ledbetter. Carroll Long. J. R. Car ter. w. M. Martin. Dr. W. P. McAdory, Dr. James s. McLester, Dr. A. P. D. Mon- tague, Allen J. Moon, Sydenham Moore, Dr. Lewis c. Morris, Dr. F. B. Majors. Dr. Robert Nelson. Dr. F. G. Northington. Leo. Oberdorfer. Walker Percy, w. P P1nkard, J. H. Reeves, R. E. s. Reeves, Prof S. l.. Robertson, J. W. Sibley. Harry U Simms. w. K. Terry, pr. A. F. Toole, o. w. Underwood, Dr. Charles Whelan, J. J. White. pr. L. G. Woodson, pr. B. l.. Wyman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bllou.

A matinee this afternoon and a perform ance tonight at the BlJou theatre VIII close a weeks engagement of an excellent vaudeville organization. The bill as whole Is one of the best ever seen here and Is characterized by some unusual fea- lures. Chassino, the shadowgraphist. IS easily one of the most remarkable enter tainers now on the stage and he gives performance that Is unique. In addition ''The Military Octette" and the perform ance of Blanche Sloan on the flying rings. the comedy sketch of Murphy and Will lard. the singing and dancing of James and Bonnie Farley, the monologue or Sheppard Camp and the cameragraph come in for applause. "The Military oc- tette" Is an elaborate number and must be seen to be appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
NEGRO MAKES ESCAPE. Breaks Away From Deputy J. A. Glad. dls While He Is Handcuffed.

Floyd Hammond. a negro who had es- capped from custody May 2 while serving three years term for burglary and grand larceny, and who was being brought to jail again by Deputy Sheriff J. A. Clad dis, yesterday made a sensational break from the officer and at a late hour last night was still at large.
 It was reported to the deputy that the negro was lurking fin the vicinity of Gate City. After a search the officer located his man and was bringing him in hand cuffed when the negro suddenly jerked away and fled. The deputy emptied his revolver at the fleeing man. but owing to that fact that he had but recently re- covered from a severe illness and was still fin a nervous condition. none of his shots are supposed to have taken ef- feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
At the East Lake Casino.

At East Lake the free attraction next week will be an act called "The Human Blaze" Saturated from head to foot with gasoline, a man will touch match to his infiammable clothing and make a ride or several hundred feet through tho air to the lake.
 Much interest Is centered in the sacred concert that will be given at the East Lake Casino Sunday afternoon at 4:So o'clock Those taking part compose fa- vortie singers of Birmingham and pro- gramme of rare excellence has been pre- pared.
 The Casino Opera company last night repeated The Mikado." This tuneful opera will be seen at the matinee and night performances today. and will give way next week to Said Pasha," a TO- mantle Oriental opera in two acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
NEW MANAGER FOR
 BELL TELEPHONE
D. F. TURNBULL SUCCEEDS L. M. HAWKINS, WHO HAS RENDERED HIS RESIGNATION TO ENTER OTHER BUSINESS.

l.. M. Hawkins, local manager of the Bell Telephone company. has tendered his resignation to enter other business, and he is succeeded by D. F. Turnbull, who has had charge of the Lynchburg. Va., exchange for some time.
 MT. Turnbull arrived in Birmingham last night and will take charge of the Birmingham office today. He is familiar with the conditions here, having been To- cated here at one time several years ago. He is young man and has been In the employ of the company seven or eight years. He stated last night that he was glad to return to Birmingham. as he considered this the best city in the south and thought the prospects here were brighter than anywhere else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
RAIN INTERFERES
 WITH PICNICKERS
MANY OF THE PICNIcS ScHED- ULED FOR YESTERDAY AT DIFF FERENT BIRMINGHAM PARKS CALLED OFF.

There were eight plcnics scheduled to be held at the different Birmingham parks yesterday, but many of them were called off on account of the indictment weather. There were two held last night, one leav- ing Second avenue and Twenty-thrd street going to Ensley and another leav- ing Fountain Heights and going to Avondale.
 Today being Saturday, 1t is an off day with the picnickers and there are none scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued in the probate court yesterday as follows:
 O. D. Dennis of Birmingham to Miss Fife Gurley of Avondale.
 Robert A. Gray of Greedy to Miss Car metite Atty Pitcher.
 Dack Moore of Leeds to Miss Ada Ben nett of Leeds. Ashley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
Miss MintIe White Inferred.

Hamilton. June 15.-(Special.) )-Miss Min tie White, daughter of Judge and Mrs. w. R. White. died yesterday morning af- ter an illness of two weeks. The remains were inferred today at the Hamilton cem- etery in the presence of large con course of relatives and friends. Miss White was young woman of beautiful character. She was a member of the Methodist church, being organist and sec retary of the Sunday school. She leaves large circle of relatives and friends who will mourn her demise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
camn hardea Meetlnn.

Camp Hardee. United Confederate Vet erans. will hold It's regular semi-monthly meeting in Cable hall this afternoon at o'clock. 4 full attendance is desirsl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
IMPROVEMENT IN
 DEMAND FOR IRON Conditions at Furnaces Gener- ally is Most Satisfactory PRICES SHADED A LITTLE Some No. Reported to Have Been Sold at $13.5o During the Past
 Week-clncinnatI Iron
 Letters.
PRICES SHADED A LITTLE

The situation in the iron market in Birmingham during this week has been better. The sales have increased notice- ably and the inquiry has improved. The s14 quotation for No. 3 has been shaded slightly and it Is reported that some iron has been sold for s13.50 during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
THE WEATHER

washington. June 15.-Forecast for Ala bama: Occasional showers Saturday and Sunday: variable winds becoming north and fresh.
 Mississippi-Party cloudy Saturday and Sunday; probably showers Sunday In southeastern portion. variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
Local Weather Data
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed at the weather bureau for select sta- tions during twenty-four hours ending at 10 a. m: Temperature. Rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16

Leaving out the loss of life at the Virginia disaster. which we deny the re- sponsibility of the loss of life at union mines was Il 35-1oO per cent. as compared with 1-10O per cent at non-union mines. demonstrating beyond question the extra care practced by union miners. Especial ly. when the facts are that the most dan gerous mines in the state from gas. bad roof and other dangers, are worked ex- clusively by union miners. A fact that Inspector Gray entirely ignores.
 Preference has been made by Inspector Gray to France. Germany and England. and the systematic rules for timbering which obtain fin those countries.
 We have not the information what rule obtain in France and Germany in the matter of timbering. But in certain mining districts In England the coal min CTS do not timber a special class of ex- perienced and practical miners are em- ployed to perform that work.
 We desire to say in answer to Inspec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-16
RECORD OF COURTS

W. E. LEHMAN,
 Officer in Charge.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
NEW RUBENS PICTURE
FOUND NEAR ANTWERP

BRUSSELS. Sept 25.-Thc discovery
is announced from Austruweel. a small
village near Antwerp, of a picture by
Rubeus II appears that "a local priest
was recently cleaning out store room
situated Ia the attic when DE came upon
- Iaree canvas. about feet Joy 4 feet,
which family records show 10 have been
tran ferred there from Antwerp iu 1S25,
and which had been placed near the
Dduusmal font al the church
Having passed a sponge over The pic
ture. the priest. struck by its beauty.
transferred it to his sitting room, where
Dc was soon declared by experts 10 be- a
genuine example of ths great Flemish
masters work The subject IS the 'As-
sumption of the Virgin and represents
a group Of apostles and holy women iu
the act OF opening the tomb OF the
virgin, who is ascending % heaven, sur
rounded by seTaphim.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
WOMEN WORKERS
FOR TEMPERANCE
Mrs. Smith, of Washington
Makes Address TO Alex
andria Convention.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. SEPT =

The tWeHly-fUuTth annual convention
of the Virginia Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union resumed its sessions at
the First Baptist Church this morning.
The Rev. Dr. Fisher, of the First Bap-
list Church, read from the Scripture
after which r. z. W. Garnett made the
opening prayer.
Upon motion of the Rev DIR. Fisher,
r.. p. ". Garnett and Mrs Clinton
Smith, president of the District OF Co
mmbla W. C.. q. r., were made mem
bara of the convention. Mrs. Smith de-
iivered a short address.
The executive committee made "a re-
port which showed the union In Nir-
risnia To be in good condition. Tho r--
port of the general officers was accept =
ed. The election of officers Will be held
tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
CHICAGO HODISTES
DEMAND HOOPSKIRT
Required to Make 1890 Revival Down
night Success and Must Fight
to Win

CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-Hoopskirt or no
hoopskirt? This Is the question J,st
VIII be answered with either YES" ar
"no" la The semi-annual convention OF
the Chicago DTesSmakcrs' Club.
The FUN skirt effect of the 1880 stv,e.
(which will be in vogue this winter. ue-
mands the hoops of that period for ar
tistic excellence. say the made-to-order
6ressmakers, but efforts viii be made
by large manufacturers 10 convince Wis
itiug needle artists that plenty OF un-
dCTskiTts Wiu he sufficient
The hOopskiTJ is arriving fast say
members of the Chicago Dressula kers
Club. who point ont that more than
50o OF the articles were sold in Chi
cag0 during the last year.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
LEPER NOT OEPORTED,
SAY RAILROAD MEN

CLARESBTRG. ". Va, Sept o.
Railroad conductors and other officials
of the Baltimore and Ohio deny that the
Syrian lcTeT has gone from Randolph
county and pronounce the dispatches
sent ont from Richmond. Va, a. false
pure and simple. There MAY be "a leUer
near Richmond, hIt no. JEc one that has
been iu tow Do this State They say
le is stIll near Piekeus and expects 70
hc dcporred iu q short time tO his native
land 10 die among his friends
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
IRISH STATESMEN
CONE TO AMERICA
{. I. P. O'Connor and Ed
ward Blake to Attend
Big Convention.

NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Members of
parliament, c. r. p. OConnor and Ed
ward Blake. who are now on. the water,
VIII arrive in the city on Friday or Sat
urday, as ENJOYS to the convention of
The United Irish League of America. t.
be held at Philadelphia. October 2 ana
3. This convention. IL Is expected. will
have an important bearing upon the
irish hOme-rule bill, 10 be introduced iu
the house OF commons in a few weeks
After the convention Of the league
O'COnnor and Blake viii visit Boston,
Montreal. and. perhaps. a few "th"r
large cities before returning TO England.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
BOY MURDERER DIES
OF A BROKEN HEART

NINITIA, J. r.. Sept 25.-James Neal
nineteen years old. who was sentenced
by Judge l.. +. Parker 20 life impris0n-
ment in tie penitentary at Fort Le5y-
euworth FOR murder. died in the Federal
Jail here. He collapsed after sentence
had been passed on hiui. and had not
been out of his bed since.
DR.. Louis Bagley, the jail physician.
says the boy Gied Of remoTse, literally
of broken heart.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
USED 3,142,252 BOTTLES
OF PASTEURIZED MILK

NEW YORK. Sept 25.-The fourth
season OF the Nathan Strauss milk de-
pots. for the distribution of Pasteur-
ized milk M the public parks and on the
recreation piers. has closed There
were di-genseG AL $50 bottles more than
last summer. The total number given
away, or sold for I cent "a bottle when
the receiver felt able 10 pay. was g.
1929 The aumber Of glasses of milk
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
THROWN FROM BUGGY.

Daniel Brewer, sixty years old, living
at S3Z French street northwest, went to
the Emergency Hospital yesterday Suf-
terIng from bruises about his head and
arms. which ne received by being
Knocked from his buggy by runaway
horse attached 90 "a surrey belonging
10 the NJ Vernon livery stable His
condition is not considered serious
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
No Bullying of Government
Employees by Solicita-
ton of Funds.
POSITIONS NOT IN DANGER
None Need Fear Discharge for
Failure to Donate When
Called On.

So long as this commission is
here and enforcing the law in
accordance with the policy of the
present administration, on any
other administration such as We
have had since 1883. nobody viii
lose his position in the Govern
meut service by reason of refusal
20 pay an assessment or make a
contribution for political pur-
poses.-Ciyil Service Commits
sioner Greene.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
RUSSIAN POLICE
TURN ROBBER BAND
Whole Force of Town in
Conspiracy to Murder
and Pillage.

VIENNA. Austria. Sept -j.-The head
OF the secret police of EkaterinsIav.
Russia, has been removed by the chief
OF police and orders issued for the ar
rest on signt OF every detective con-
Hected with the department following
The discovery that the entire secret
police corps has been organized as d
band ot robbers
iunuIueranlr TubheTieS and a number
OF murders have been traced 10 this
oiuciai Iobner band which acted un-
Ger the directions of the chief of the
secret police
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
PeEmits 10 Attend schooI.

The clerk OF the eity school board
yesterday ISSUED tWeUJy-glN additional
permits soT children o. attend the pub
lis schools Six of these were TO white
Euys seven 10 white girls. seven 90 col
0red boys. and six Go C0iured girls
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
Police Court Grist.

Joseph Martin was in police court
this morning on the charge Of disorder
Iy conduct on the electric cars. Justice
eaton imposed a fine of an. Martina
Lewis. coloreI was nued $50 on ths
charge OF carrying concealed weapons
Walter Elzey and Samuel Watts. both
coloraj. were hned S. each for stealing
Ice. Pearl Hawkins and Matte Con-
way. both COlOIcd were arrested b}
Policeman Jones for fighting. learl
forfeited IS collateral and Hattie was
uneI 81.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
DEMOCRATS OF VIRGINIA
TO HOLD ANNUAL SESSION

The twcuty-siNth annual meeting OF
the Virginia Democratic Association OF
the District of Columbia VIII be held
at the Rises House tomorrow evening
at o'clock. officers VIII be elected
and prominent men have been invited
20 sQr ak.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
Finger Mashed.

John Evans lad one OF his fingers
Laaly mashed by getting it caught in
the coEwhecls of a pile driver al the
foot Jf Wilkes street.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25
Question OF Mailing Appeals.

Without being able to put my hand
on il at the moment, I have "a recoIIec-
tiou of am opinion, L think by the Attor-
uey General. that it IS not a violation OF
the law 10 send a soliciting letter to the
business address of a Government em-
ploye ] may be mistaken about it, but
the impression is strong i'm my mind
Commissioner Greene. speaking OF the
general question of campaign contribu-
tiOns by people In the civil service. ex-
pressed the opinion that once the whole
oniciary was under civil service rules.
and the members realized their immgu-
iJy. there would be little disposition TO
pay assessments
'l think the contributions have been
growing less and less for years past.
he said, "and / think they viii continue
10 decrease"
The Washington times., 1906-09-25

A special meeting OF the Yom= Mems
Sodalty Lyceum viii De held al s
o'clock tuis evening at theiF hall, ia
Duke street.
The Washington times., 1906-09-25

r. A. Groves has bought from LdtheT
Garter, agent for Irs. Martin. house
and lot iIs South Lee street