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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
TUSCALOOSA NEGRO WEEDS
 ROYAL AFRICAN BELLE

He hardly recognized his former com panion who sauntered out of a hut with the customary absence of unnecessary clothing. He was even more surprised to see following Edmston a dusky belle whose elaborate bracelets and earrings acquainted Dr Werner with the fact she belonged to the royal family. Dr. Werner learned Edmiston had so well pleased King Ndombo. who Is the held of the Africans of Southern Congo, that the King had given his niece to him in mar riage and had welcomed him to the fam fly fold. That was a year ago. At that time Dr. Werner thought the arrange ment was simply a method used by Ed mlston to pass time of his exile. So he said nothing about it in letters home. thinking it would be rather embarrassing for Edmiston on his return to Alabama.
 Runs Out of Funds.
 Meantime Dr. Verner's funds ran out and there followed letters to the exposi- ton company in which he asked for money. After several months of prepara- ton for his homeward Journey and of vain persuasion of Edmiston to give up the ways of the Africans Dr. Werner has written that he is coming back without Edmlston, and tells the whole story. A letter from Dr. Werner dated Ndombo, Kasai. Congo December 27. 1905 just re- ceived by President Francis of the Worlds fair Is in part as follows:
 Allow me to express my very warm thanks for your generosity in sending me $500 for my return expenses home. am coming as soon as I can get away. with the collections l have made which you may be interested to know may con stltute the best yet taken out of Africa and destined mainly for St. Louis"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
AMERICA SOVEREIGN
 IN THE PHILIPPINES
Ambassador Luke E. Wright Takes a Firm Stand for This Policy for
 the United States.

Nashville, February 27.-Gen. Luke E. Wright American ambassador to Japan and former governor general of the Phil ippines. was the guest of honor here to- night at banquet at the University club. His speech was devoted principally to the Philippines.
 General Wright took strong and em7 phatic stand in favor of American sov- ereignty in the islands, and deprecated the agitation of the question of independ- ence for the Philippines by Americans, stating that the effect upon the native was the reverse of advantageous either 10 them or the continuance of the amca- ble relations between the American gov ernment and the people of the islands. The speaker made a strong plea for just and liberal treatment of the people of the islands He urged that they be given a just and stable government. and that so far as consistent with a proper re- spect for law and the maintenance of order they be allowed to work out their own destiny with as little governmental restraint as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

C PRINGFIELDs O., February 2S--
 q:3O a. m.)-Since 8 o'clock last
 night this city has been the scene of mob disorders. the outcome of feeling over the probable fatal shooting yester- day morning of Railroad Brakeman M. M. Davis by Preston Ladd and Edward Dean, negroes, both of whom had been placed under arrest here and because of threatened lynching hurried under cover of darkness tonight by the authorities to Dayton, where they are now safely lodged in jail
 When the mob learned that the prisoners had been taken from the city, it went to that part of town known as the "Jungles'' inhabited by colored people, and began to burn and loot dwelling houses and sa- loons At least six dwellings were burn ed and the contents of one saloon footed.
 A force of seventy-hve of local military companies are guarding the scene where the mob holds sway.
 The authorities believe the two negroes were saved from being lynched only by their removal from the city.
 At an early hour this morning Sheriff Almonri had wired Governor Pattison for all available troops, and to hold others in readiness for possible call tomorrow
 The authorities say that the scenes are similar to those which threatened the lynching of Richard Dixon, a negro in this city two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

underground at the time although the officials of the company. both at Piper and in Birmingham, were reticent about discussing the affair. Shots are usually made In the mines at 1 o'clock every afternoon.
 It Is well known that fatalities from mine explosions caused by gas are usually confined to the men who happen to be in the entry in which the accident occurs and this is supposed to account for the escape of many men who happened to be in other parts of the mine yesterday After gas explosion. however, there Is always danger of suffocatlon from the afterdamp which forms in the mine very rapidly and those in other parts of the mine are ordinarily saved only by the vigorous use of the air pumps and dis patch in getting the men out of the mine
 Assistant State Mine Inspector Huff man was notified of the accident last night and will leave for the scene of the disaster on the first train thls morn ing.
 The company operating the Piper mines employ union miners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

St. Louis February G.-(Speeial. )-Ac- cording to letters Just received by Dr. w. J. McGee, director of the St. Louis pub He museum, the Rev II. Edmistop, colored minister from Alabama. who was taken over to Africa by Dr. s. P. Yer ner of Tuscaloosa, Ala, as hostage for African pygmies which Dr. Werner brought to the Worlds fair, here fell in love with niece of the King of South ern Congo, married her. and now refuses to accompany pr. Werner back to Amer ica
 When Dr. Werner was selected by tho Worlds fair management to get pygmies he said 1t would be necessary to have a companion who would be left as surety for the safety of the pygmies. Accord ingly. the Rev. Edminston, who then was a minister and professor at stillman institute at Tuscaloosa, was asked to make the trip. Edmlnston accepted glad lv. saying he always had missionary in clinations.
 Minister Looked Worried.
 pr Werner got the pygmies and left the minister who looked exceedingly wor- ried Several times during the World fair pr Werner wondered how Edmiston was standing his exile. As soon as pos sible after the close of the fair pr. Yer ner bundled up the pygmies and started for Africa to liberate the hostage. When pr Werner arrived in Congo. however, he found Edmston had almost complete ly Africanized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
WHITES MAKE GENERAL
 WAR ON OHIO WEGROEt

house in the 'Jhisles' which was quickly burned down.
 Sergeant Creager who had charge of the squad of police was hit on the head with a brick and seriously wounded.
 request was sent out at 10 o'clock for the Xenia military company, but the troops had not arrived at II o'clock. At midnight six houses which had been fired by the mob were burning fiercely and the police had apparently lost con- trol of the situation. Only six members of the local militia responded to the Mayors call and the Xenia company which was expected, had not arrived.
 Military Men Assembled.
 At 1215 a. m, the city authorities suc- ceeded in assembling parts of companies B and of the Third regiment Ohio Ma tional Guards, which are stationed here. The total force numbers about ID men. They are now on the scene of the fire and have pushed the mob back both ways In Columbia street, east from Water street, and west from Foster street. Just as the troops arrived one more building was fired. and no efforts were made to save it. The efforts of the police and the fremen and the guardsmen are l now directing solely to forcing the rioters back, and saving the property outside Of ] the doomed square.
 12:45 a. m. Sheriff Almonri has just wired Governor Pattison the following:
 Send all possible troops tonight and hold others in readiness for tomorrow"
 Sergeant Creager, the policeman hit in the face with brick, is in a serious con dition. The mob Is stoning and jeering the militiamen but a show of bayonets has sulneed so far to keep the rioters on the move The rumor that out-of- town troops are momentarily expected Is hav- ing a quleting effect on the mob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Contest Will Be Spirited.

One of the sharpest fights over the democratic congressional committee chair manship which has been witnessed here in ten years is now on over the selection of a manager for the campaign next NO . vember The participants are Representa- tives James w. Grlggs of Georgia and Representative Harry D. Flood of Vir- ginia, with the possibilities that Repre- sentative Granger of Rhode Island Will become q compromise candidate though just at present there is every prospect that either the Georgian of Virginiaian will win the fight.
 There are thirty-one members of the committee, nine of them being members of the Senate. A majority of the Sepat" members are for Flood and Senator Mar tin has been hard at work on the House side for the Virginian member. Sup porters of Representative Griggs say to- night that they are assured of sufficient vote to elect MT. Grggs The Georgian was chairman of the committee three years ago and cut down over one-half tn 2 republican majority in the House. He made the tariff the issue in the campaign and through him the special discount sheets of manufacturers showing the ad- vantage of foreign over domestic buyers were first made public.
 He would bring to the office the expert ence gained in the close fought campaign and is thought by the democratic leaders to be the best fitted for the place. me republicans are planning to have good deal of fun out of the contest.
 They are saying that Griggs if elected, will be dominated by Hearst, while Flood will be controlled by Thomas F. Ryan and the Belmont crowd in New York. Granger IS called a single taxer and every other democrat is similarly objectionable" Whoever is elected is expected to become still more objectionable to the republicans as the campaign progresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
House Wants Information.

Washington, February 27.-The House committee on postoffices and post roads agreed today to report favorably on the Crumpacker resolution requiring the post master general to furnish the House full information concerning the fraud order issued against the Potus bank of St. Louis The committee also agreed to re- port favorably the Bartlet resolution re- questng the postmaster general to fur nish the House full information concern ing the exclusion of the Union News" of Thomaston, Ga, from second class mail privileges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

the railroad yerds carly this morning In which M. NJ Davis, a brakeman, was perhaps fatally shot by two negroes, Preston Ladd of Bellefontaine and Ed ward Dean of this city. Ladd, who was wounded was taken to the hospital this morning where he lies in a ward ad- jacent to his victim.
 Dean was taken to Dayton after a hur- ried conference of officials. mob of 1000 men and boys formed and marched to the "Jungles, a locality inhabited by colored people with the announced pur- pose of burning that section
 Mayor Todd shortly after o'clock ask ed that companies "B' and "E' of the Third regiment, Ohio National Guard be called out The mob soon reached the Jungles and battered one house to pieces with stones and posts used as a batter ing ram. A general alarm was sounded. The sounding of the gongs served to fill the streets with people and the feeling in the crowd was tense.
 Saloon Is Looted
 At 10 D. m. the mob entered Kempler's S saloon on East Columbia street and quick ly footed it. Kempler and his wife fled, leaving their three children asleep in a room over the saloon. The saloon was riddled with bullets and stones, and it was only by the hardest efforts of the police and firemen that a way was forced through the mob and the children rescued
 After the pillaging of the saloon, drunk enness was a feature of the riot. At Il o'clock members of the mob broke through a cordon of police and set fire to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Mardi Gras In Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, February H-The car nival closed tonight with a magnificent spectacular pageant of moving tableaux.
 The subject illustrated was The Songs of Long Ago" The Rex ball and tableaux at the Baker Grand Opera house was witnessed by a packed house. Clarence E. Moritz, a prominent broker, was king, and Miss Elizabeth Morris, queen. Gov ernor Vardaman visited the United States monitor Arkansas this afternoon, receiv- ing the governors salute of seven guns as he boarded the boat, and on leaving for the shore. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
SURVIVORS CAME
 AWAY FROM SCENE
MISSIONARIES ARE AT kIUKlANG, AND FRENCH, BRITISH AND AMERICAN GUNBoATS HAVE GONE TO NANCHANG.

Shanghai. February H-The survivors of the massacre of missionaries at Nan chang have arrived at Kiukiang. The French cruiser Des Chartres and the American gunboat Iroquois sailed today for Kiukiang. It is understood the Brit ish sloop Clio and the gunboat Tale are already there.
 Pekin, February 27.-American Consul General Rodgers telegraphs from Shang- hai that the fourteen American mission aries who fled from Nanchang all reached Kiukiang in safety. The gunboat Fl Cano ia proceeding from Ranking to the scene of the trouble
 London, February 2S.-Telegraphing from Pekin the correspondent of the Tribune says:
 The sub-prefect of Nanchang, who has had a bad reputation among foreigners since the Boxer troubles invited the mis- sIonaries to a banquet After the banquet tine sub-prefect withdrew and attempted to commit suicide This act in Chinese eyes necessitates vengeance, and led to the massacre of missionaries.
 The feeling in Pekin is apprehensive, owing to the fact that a Chinese shoe was thrown at the Dowager Empress while she was walking in the palace gar den. The miscreant has not been discov- cred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
CHARGES AGAINST MINISTER.
American Representative to Bolivia
 Has Too Many Personal Interests.

Washington, February 27.-Otis s. Gage of New York, and N. T. Crutchfield of Louisville, Ky, urged the House commit tee on foreign affairs to make a favorable report on the Gilbert resolution to investi- gate charges against w. B. Sorsby, United States minister to Bolivia.
 MT. Gage. who was associated with Mir. Sorsby in mining developments in Ecua- dor, charged that Sorsby was a party to the ruin of an American mining company by a bond issue alleged to have been fraudulent, and foreclosure sale without notice to American owners. It was all leged by MT. Gage that mining property worth millions was sold in out-of-t -the-way place without proper notice for $139,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
FIVE MEN BURNED
 BY GASOLINE LAMP
Two Will Die as Result of Accident In Corridor of LaWton.
 Jail.

Lawton, o. T., February 9.-Ffve men were burned, two fatally, by the explo- sion of gasoline lamp in the corridor of the county jail today.
 The injured: John Jamison, hydro-car- bon operator, fatally; Andrew Fitzwater' prisoner, fatally Sheriff c. c. Hammond; Deputy Sheriff Homer Hammond, Depu- ty Sheriff S. A. Elrod.
 Jamison was in the act of hanging the lamp when the explosion occurred. His clothes and those of Fitzwater were cov- cred with gasoline and instantly ignited. They were horribly burned before aid cOuld reach them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
OLD DOMINION
 LINER IS ASHORE
FIERCE GALE IS BLOWING OVER THE PRINCESS ANNE AND THERE IS MUCH APPREHENSION FOR THE VESSELS SAFETY.

Norfolk, February 2S.-The Old Domin- ion Steamship eompany's ocean going liner The Princess Anne. is ashore on Craney island, Hampton Roads. No pas sengers are aboard
 Owing to the fierce gale blowing and the heavy swell in the roads, there is considerable apprehension as to the safety of the vessel. She Is said to be far up on the sands and listing sharply.
 The crew is aboard. The tugs of the Old Dominion company reinforced by other harbor tugs went to the scene. Every effort is being made to float the liner. Reports indicate no success before the abatement of the storm. The Prin- cess Anne arrived in Norfolk from New York this morning. She went over to Newport News to unload freight Return ing she was caught in the gale and went ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
PARALYSIS FATAL
 TO PROF. LANGLEY
THE NOTED SCIENTIST WHO ACHIEVED FAME BY AlRSHlP PROJECTS PASSES AWAY AT AIKEN, S. c.

Aiken S C., February 27.-Prof. s. P. Langley. secretary of the Smithsonian institute and world noted scientist, known most generally by his daring alr- shin experiments of few years ago. died at A local hotel here at 1 D. m, to- day, the cause being paralysis Of which he suffered a second stroke yesterday
 Professor Langley came here February e. in an effort to recuperate from para lvtic stroke suffered in Washington about two months ago. He was accompanied bv Miss Herrick. his niece of Cincinnati, and Dr. Riley of Washington, both of whon were by his bedside during the last moments. He seemed to be getting along well and on the road to recovery when afflicted with the second attack from which he barely recovered con sclousness The remains will be prepared for burial and forwarded to Washingtoh' leaving here at D. m, today arriving there some time Thursday
 Washington February N.-Prof. Samuel P. Langley, who died at Aiken S C.' today had slight stroke Of paraiysis on November 22 which affected his right 
 side. He was gradually recovering from this attack when on the advice of his pbysician he went south to escape the more rigorous months of February and March In this city.
 The immediate cause of his death was not stated in the brief telegram sent from Aiken to the Smithsonian officials.
 Professor Langley was F years of age His whole life had been devoted to scien- fife work. Though by profession a civil engineer and architect, astronomy occu- pied most of his time.
 Several years ago Professor Langley conducted a series of experiments with a flying machine on the Potomac river, the results of which were watched with widespread interest The experiments, however, ended disastrously.
 Considerable of the scientific work done by Professor Langley has related to the sun, it's heat spectra and other sources of radiation.
 Professor Langley has been the secre- tarv of the Smithsonian institution since 1887. His published writings include more than 100 titles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
No Free Seed Next Time.

Washington, February 27.-The House committee on agriculture today decided by vote of to not to recommend any appropriation to buy seeds for free dis tribution by the department of agricul- ture. This means a saving of about s250,- 900 annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Burns Wins From Hackenschmidt.

Ames. Iowa. February 27.-"Farmer" Burns won from Charles Hackenschmidt here tonight in a mixed style wrestling match. Burns took the first and third falls catch-as-catch-can, and Haeken- schmidt the second Graeeo- Roman. Hack enschmidt broke finger during the sec end fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
MORGAN AT TANGlER.

Tangier, Morocco, February N.- . J. Pierpont Morgan of New York
 has arrived here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Mob Violence Threatened.

Springfield, O.. February H.-At 9 o'clock tonight mob violence Is threaten ed here as the result of a shooting in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
FRENCH SAY IT IS
 GERMANY'S MOVE
LONDON STILL HAS LITTLE HOPE THAT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO POWERS CAN BE ADJ JUsTED AT ALGEciRAS.

London, February 27.-The report from
 Berlin that Germany has expressed her
 willingness to make concessions on tho Moroccan situation, if France will yield something, an announcement from St.
 Petersburg that Russia is using her in- fiuence at Berlin to prevent rupture be- tween Germany and France at Algecras. gave Great Britain a ray of hope that the conference might still succeed in set- ting the questions of the police and state bank of Morocco. These hopes, how ever, are not strong.
 Tt must be remembered" said an offi- cial today, that France made conces- sions before the conference met. and has continued to do so since. Now Germany. which heretofore has refused to withdraw a single step, says she Is prepared to give way on some points If France yielus something. It Is difficult to see what fur ther France can concede. To give an un- friendly power control of the state bank. would be prejudicla to the Frenchmen
 who have been financing Morocco for years while any relaxation of Frances efforts to tranqullize the Sultan's empire
 by handing over the police to the powers.
 would cause endless troubles in her
 North African colony. Even the sugges-
 ton that she give Italy a hand with
 herself and Spain in offlcering the gem darmerie, seems unreasonable. France
 should control the finances and police of Morocco"
 Algeeiras February 27-The French of- hcials who are attending the Moroccan conference do not look favorably upon the Berlin report that Germany will make , concessions If France will also yield some- , thing The French say it will be time | enough for Germany 10 ask for further | French concessions when Germany re- | spends to those already made. Until this | is done the indications are that France will not move Sidl Mohammed El Mokhri, 1 the second Moroccan delegate, has caused considerable excitement by the disclosure I that concessions for harbor improvements l at Casa Bianaca and Saffi, two leading
 Atlantic ports of Morocco. were given to the Cruesot company (French), at the same time that the Germans secured a concession for harbor improvements at ! rangier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

Norfolk, February 2s.-Newport News, February 28.-The Old Dominion Steam ship companys liner Princess Anne ar- rived in port here this morning at o'clock, after being aground for three hours on Craney island.
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lcontinued on Tenth Paae.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-03-13
LOVE, MYSTERY
AND VENDETTA

"Fabio Romani, or The Vendetta"
novel. was produced at the Orpheum
last night, to a good house, in a man
ner that was most emphatically eff
fective. There are six acts to the play
terest. The scenery is in perfect har-
mony with the story and the costum-
ing is excellent. BUTLER, Lowell anc
Lillian Hayward play the principal
parts and are splendid. BUTLER is
, wonderfully magnetic in his role. He
has a great deal to do and from the
first takes the audience, in fullest
sympathy, with him through all the
stirring incidents of the drama.
Richard BUTLER plays Conte Fabio
Rornani and Conte Cesare Olivia, the
man of mystery. While his trusted
| friend, Guido Ferrari, a false friend,
| is making love to his wife. Romani is
stricken with a plague Fra Antonio,
a monk, believes him dead and Fer
| rari, returning to the side of Romani,
| is in time to hear Petro, an inkeeper,
declare that Romani is not dead Fer
offer of gold for his collision. Romani
is placed in his family vault alive.
But Romani is not dead. In the vault
he revives, breaks from the coffin and,
| in an attempt to make way out OF
the tomb, discovers rich treasures hid
den there by bandits. He returns to
| The world of men changed man, his
hair having whitened during the ter
rible night he has passed through. He
goes to his home and witnesses the
happiness of his friend and his wife
He first buys clothes from Respetti
an old ragpicker, who tells him evil OF
his wife. The rest of the plot deals
with Romans revenge on his wife
and her lover.
Lillian plays Romans wife and
is charming. Lowell is Guido Fer
rari. He puts a spirit into the role
that wins INN the admiratio of the
crowd. Drum has particularly
strong character to interpret, that OF
1.-The old ragpicker. He receives vocif-
erous applause. Wilkes plays the
priest. AS uaual, he is impressive
Auerbach takes the part of an inn
| keeper and furnishes a lot of amuse-
ment Louise Orendorf .r'-''et+o
Chandler, Chas. Place and Walter
Renfort APPEAR to good advantage.
, Tonight and tomorrow .1.e44- this
, great play will be repeated. Or
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
fngs Fast Life in New York. a ire
mendous sensation. will be presented
At the matinee, Saturday, 'East
; Lynn will be produced.