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The Washington times., 1906-04-04
One Rescued From Liv-
ing Death in French
Pits.
TELLS A HORRIBLE STORY
Days Upon Days of Dark
ness Affects Mems
Minds.

PARIS. April 4.-One additional sur
vivor of the recent mine disaster
in which 1000 lost their lives, was
taken from the wrecked SalIau
mine. next 10 the COurrieres mine,
this morning. Berthour is the name of
the rescued miner. and he had been
underground for twenty-five days. when
found today. The man was in a pitiable
condition. and could scarcely walk o.
talk
IL Is commonly reported among the
great crowd which gathered about The
mine as soon as news Of another rescue
spread. that nine other men have been
rescued SO far Berthou is the only Hv-
ing man 10 be sent TO the surface. and
it is believed the reports Of additional
rescueS arose from the fact that he
was probably found near group Of
bodies of men who had only recently
died or were dying when reached by the
rescuers. The finding OF Berth1u has
caused additional rescuing parties 10 be
other men may still be found. especial
~ as II Is reported that knockings have
been heard in the mine
Wandered in Black Galleries.
= From the IittI- Berthou has been able
10 say II IS gathered that his sufferings
exceeded even those Of the thirteen men
rescued last week Several men were
cut off with him bv the explosion and
they wandered about the black galleries
Tor days seeking some opening through
which they might escape. Death came
10 relieve some of the members Of the
little party.
To his rescuers Berthou made the hor-
rible confession that when their food
became exhausted the miners turned
vannibals and devoured the corpses of
two boy apprentices found IN the mine.
The miners encountered awful dangers
anc faced the greatest privatiOnS be-
fore rescue came today To the surviv-
ing member of the little party.
Berthou was taken from pit No 4 and
this makes his rescue all the more re-
TTarkahle- as IL was damaged more
tuan amy others by the explosion which
caused the disaster
The Washington times., 1906-04-04
Bill Simple in Its Terms.

The bill simply proposes 10 restore
the power that was formerly lodged in
the Board of Health and which was ex-
ercised by that board during the time of
its existence. but which. when change
was made in the law abolishing the
beard and creating the Health Depart
ment was. probably from an oversight.
omitted.
The bill is practically the same that
passed the House. with but slight oppo-
sition. during. the F'ifty-eighth Con-
gress.
The report of the Commissioners sub
mitted with the Senate District Com
mittee's report shows that the Commits
sioners have power under existing law
to bring about the condemnation an-l
destruction of dilapidated structures.
but they have not the power to bring
about the condemnation and destruction
OF unsanitary structures. although they
may be more dangerous than those
which are physically unsafe.
Senator Gallinger will call the bill up
for consideration at the first oppoT-
tunity.
The Washington times., 1906-04-04
SLUh BILL NOW
BEFORE THE SENATE
Favorable Report Made by
Mr.. Gallinger.
LIKE THE HOUSE MEASURE
Provides for Creating a Board for the
Condemnation of Unsanitary
Buildings in District.

Congress has recognized the absolute
necessity of legislating 10 remove from
Washington conditions that have been
classed as disgrace TO the Capital Of
the Nation.
In favorably reporting the bill author
King the creation OF a board for the
condemnation OF unsanitary buildings
Senator Gallinger. chairman Of the Sen
ate Committee on the District Of Co
lumbia. said:
Your committee are deeply impressed
with the necessity for the proposed
legislation. an examination of some of
the alleys Of Washington having per-
suaded them that some radical measures
must be taken TO get rid of conditions
that are a disgrace to the Capital of
the Nation; conditions that are so bad
as to have attracted the attention of
not only our own citizens, but also
of men and women from other parts of
the country interested in sanitary af-
fairs.
The Washington times., 1906-04-04
Acted Like a Madman.

Fireproof Storage.
Merchants Transfer s Storage co.-Adv,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
EVENTS YESTERDAY
 IN SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. Samuel Adler EntertainS
 Kindergarten Board
SOME SOCIETY NOTES
Winter Brides Are MonopoIizing All Attention and Reign of Debutante Is In Danger of Being
 Eclipsed.

Mrs. Samuel Adler enter tained yester- day afternoon in compliment to the mem bers of the free Kindergarten board. Be- sides the members of the board who were present there were also the young wo- men principals of the several free kinder gartens, the members of the training school and Miss Mary K. Drew, the su . pervisor, who recently arrived from Louisville.
 The occasion was entirely informal. Oat none the less charming socially. The active and enthusiastic interest of the hostess. in Kindergarten work that has found expression in so many ways made this gathering of women who have led irl the kindergarten. movement one of un- usual interest. and particularly was the talk of Miss Drew inspiring, even illumi- nating in it's reference to the importance Of the Kindergarten.
 Among those who were present were Mrs. J. H. Phillips, president of the board; Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, Mrs. J. F. Graham, Mrs. Quincy Ewing, Mrs. E. J. MeCrossin, Mrs. Joseph FcLester, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. Herman Alber, Miss Willie Allen, Miss Bertha Gelders, Mrs. Don Bacon and Mrs. Collett Munger.
 Among the young women principals were Miss May Hall Miss Dorothy Armes, Miss Milner, Miss Carrie Uullman. Miss Ida Gelders and Miss Bessie Ma bers.
 Among the members of the training school were Miss Mabel Shackelford, Miss Mary Bain, Miss Eleanor Emond, Miss Emma Ewing, Miss Mary Rumph and Miss Locke of Greenboro.
 There were a few other guests espe- eially interested in the Birmingham free Kindergarten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
THE wlNTER,s BRIDES.

The winter bride is reigning supreme. She is the piece de resistance at every social event and no occasion Is consid- cred complete without at least two or three brides, perhaps a dozen if pre- vous engagements do not conflict. Not in several seasons has the vogue of the bride been greater than the debutante. And it has been several winters since brides have been as numerous in single season. They are the objects of interest upon all occasions. When they arrive at the club every one turns to observe them when they come trailing down stairs into the drawing room bridge play CTS pause to admire, and they monopolize attention at the luncheons the afternoon tea, and even on the afternoon drive peo- pie turn to ttare at the pretty and popu- lar bride. The engaged girl is not halt as interesting. The married belle whose sway has continued for years is for the present eclipsed when a group of brides arrive simultaneously in a drawing room. Society is thrown into flutter of ex- citement by the new arrival of a bride, and in more than one instance her re- turn from the wedding journey has been
 
 has her arrival been formally announced. and she has been gossiped about every wbere-the most interesting subject, in fact. and society is indebted to the sea- sons brides for much of the gaieties. and 1t Is gaietes that make small talk.
 Not a Distinction.
 "Tt is no longer distinctive to be bride" said one of the brightest and most nopular ones recently. q thought that it would be quite a distinction and that for once in my life I would not be grouped with a number of other women. When I was a debutante, it was really debutante year There were dozens or them. and l had no personality. was simply a 'debutante. Women whom l barely knew invited me to ther parues inst because I was a debutante, not be- cause they liked me for myself. The debutantes went everywhere, they were asked upon all occasions, and sometimes l felt as if I was a member of a tourist party being shown the country After that first winter 1 began having my own friends and while l was not invited out as much, l went only to the parties 1 particularly cared about, and cultivated only the people whom I really liked. Now this season has brought the vogue of the bride. We are like so many sheep. If Is a brides winter very much like IL was once a debutante winter. may De selfish but | do not intend to be, put it is a disappointment to find that It IS no special distinction in being bride, and she smiled rather woetully Whhe the group of admirers who were listening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
Monthly Statement of Public Debt.

Washington, February 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt issued today shows that debt. less cash in the treasury. amounts to $99l 524, GAG. which is a decrease for the month of SSS45,O72
 The debt is recapitulated as follows: Interest bearing debt, 1895 159, 1s0.
 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $117O,S25.
 Debt bearing no interest, $2S9,079.673. Total, $1 .265, ,4O9,S76.
 This amount, however does not include $1 615 264.s69 in certificates and the debt outstanding, which are offset by an equal amount of cash on hand held for their re- demption.
 The cash in the treasury is classified as follows:
 Gold reserve, $15O,O0O,OOO.
 Trust funds, $1,615 264.s6s.
 General fund, $169, ,953 761.
 In national bank Repositories, S6l 343,643. In sub-treasury. S5,14S,0O3.
 Total. s1. 4O4,7 ,71O,S77. against which there are demand liabilities outstanding amounting to S1 110, S25, 795, leaving a bal ance on hand of $293, ,Ss5 eS2.
 Deducting from the S15o0O0.00o gold re- serve, leaves an available cash balance on hand of s143, ,SS5,OS2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT. and Mrs William F. Aldrich passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to Aldrich from Washington, where they have been spending several weeks. During their visit to Washington they were charmingly entertained by many old friends made during their residence in the national capital. When MT. and Mrs. Aldrich lived in Washington they drew about them the most interesting people and entertained a great deal at their handsome house on New Hampshire avenue It was Minister Wu, one of the most brilliant diplomats ever sent to this country who declared that Mrs Aldrich was the most brilliant woman in Washington society.
 
 Miss Frisby and Miss Jordan. the guests of Mrs. Morris Ramsay, will re- turn Monday to their home in Pennsyl- vania.
 Miss Catherine Brook and Miss Mary Brook are the guests of Miss Kate Garrett.
 The Misses Darlington will remain in Birmingham until the middle of Feb ruary.
 Miss Edna Smith will give an art ex- hibition in February.
 The Highlands Euchre club will meet Saturday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs Hugh Pearson.
 Mrs. Simon Klotz will return this week from West Point, Ga., where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Hagedorn, who will accompany her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02

to her as if she was an oracle could not appreciate her point of view, but thought 1t must be correct, because all petted darlings Of society are accustomed to have people agree to everything they say.
 Ut Is rather trying this role of bride ' said one to eoterie Of old time friends. "For my part, am glad that l am not the only bride this season that has to be stared at and gossiped about. It Is some consolation to know that all the interest and excitement Is not centered in one poor little bride, but that it Is evenly distributed. No one bride has the monopoly. She has of course her own cir cle of intimate friends who feel a per sonal interest in her, but the general at tention of society Is not centered in her. But even for all this distribution of gos- sip. a bride feels a certain self con sciousness when she arrives at a party, because every one stares at her and she knows that she is being discussed. But where a season Is so prolific in brides. they are naturally Invited out a great deal and the brides of the winter should realize that they are being immensely flattered Their vogue as brides will not be permanent and I think it is per fectly delightful any way to possess some quality that makes you more interesting. After a while l will be looking on at the debntantes and the brides as if they were creatures of another world, and you may be sure that I am enjoying all the atten- ton that Is accorded me as a seasons bride "
 Dear me- sighed a charming young matron, mo one has the ghost of chance this season. Unless you are bride soci- ety has no interest in you whatever.
 You know" she continued. q would not dare call one of these young brides by her former name, and those of the lew brides whom l do not know very well. l simply Mrs It Is difficult to remember their new names, unless one know the men they married and as I do not wish to offend them just call them Mrs !"
 Do you mean that all brides are sensi- tive on this question?n asked a debutante rather suggestively.
 But whatever answer the pretty de- butante received no one heard it in the laughter that followed her question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
GETTING THINGS IN SHAPE.
Erwin Is Bringing Order Out of Chaos
 In Gaynor-Greene Trial.

Savannah. Ga., February l.-Oistrict Att torney Marion Erwin, who is conducting the prosecution of Greene and Gaynor today began to associate the evidence he is introducing. Cor the first time since the trial began this association of evil dence was apparent. Hitherto the vouch- CTS. contracts, letters and checks have been put in withotu any connection be- ing established, but MT. Erwin has now been able to associate them, and the case begins to unfold itself to the jury along the lines he mapped out in his opening statement.
 George w. Marlor, deputy United States treasurer in charge of the sub-treasury At New York was on the stand for con- siderable part of the session. his evidenSe relating to the checks paid Greene and Gaynor for contracts for river and har- bor work
 Continual objections were offered by the defense, but all were overruled by the court. One objection offered by MT. osborne for the defense was pronounced hv the court with all deference to the counsel." to be so mmaterial as not to sven require ruling by the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
Nominations Submitted.

Washington, February 1.-The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate:
 Governor general of the Philippine islands. James F. Smith of California, vice Henry Clay Ide, resigned, 10 take effect June 1, 1906.
 Postmasters:
 Arkansas-John O. May, Bonneville: John W. Bell. Greenwood; o. D. Sanborn. Blythesvile John N. Sarbor Jr, Clarks- vile; Henry M Sugg. Dardanelles; Albert B. Andrews, Harrison; A c. Curtis, I,onoke: Jack Gfayson, Prescott; David R. Hammer, Siloam Springs.
 Georgia-Julia Fleming, Sparta.
 Indian Territory-Nelson L. Eggleston, Minco: Art Asbell Checotah.
 North Carolina-Stella s. Britt, Frank linton.
 South William F. Rice, Den mark Joshua F. Esnor, Columbia.
 Tennessee-Giles Rives Brownsville.
 Texas-H E. Kinsoe Corsicana; Ma than Levett. Stamford Frank c. Blaine. Del Rio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
CROP SUMMARY.
Precipitation in Southern States Was
 Excessive and Dafnaqinq.

Washington, February 1.-The weather bureaus general Summary of crop condi- tions of January are as follows:
 In the southern states. the middle and last decades were cool and the monthly precipitation in portions of the eastern districts was excessive and damaging. While the rainfall in the central and west gulf districts was below the average. rains interferred with farm work in central and northeastern Texas and in Louisiana. As a whole, however, the month was excep- tionally mild and free from severe weather conditions, affording excellent opportunity for mid-winter farm work.
 Although the winter wheat region was without material snow protection dur ing the greater part of the month, owing to absence of decided and sudden tenn perature changes, winter wheat escaped serious injury, and the close of the month was generally in very promising condi- tion. No complaint regarding the Hes- sian fly has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02

just as much service by operating a ferry instead of building the bridge.
 The case of J. M. Roberts vs. the Raul Lumber company will be up for a hear ing in the chancery court today.
 Collections to the amount of sS14.7O for real and personal taxes were reported for the month of January by Clerk Grubb in the tax collectors office. Of this amount, $5.O7 was for 1903 taxes, $8416.6O for 1905 taxes, s125.50 for fees and $l67.5s was for interest ssss9 ns
 The following business was transacted in the circuit court yesterday
 Hattie Ryan ys- the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, judg- ment for the defendant. The jury re- tired about o'clock to deliberate and brought in it's verdict about 6.30 clock.
 Marshall McDaniel vs. the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company ct al.. dismissed
 Southern Brokerage company vs. the Globe-Rutge Fire Insurance company, dismissed.
 The following cases are on the docket of the circuit court for trial today:
 Board of trustees of the University of Alabama vs. A. c. Roberts: board of trustees of the University of Alabama vs. Joseph Jackson; Olivia Howell vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; Jerry M. Scoggins vs. the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company; w. M. and E. P. Hale vs Jonas Schwab company.
 The case of Oscar Skelton vs. the Bir- mingham Mining and Construction com pany is on trial in the first division of the city court. 1t will probably be com pleted today
 The entire day vas taken up in the second division of the city court yester- day in the case of D. W Morris & Bro. vs H. M Ponder. The case was not com- pleted and will be taken up again this morning.
 Licenses to marry were issued yester- day at the probate court to Charles G. Baxter and Miss Flossie Wyatt c. l.. Eblen and Miss Ha1lon Fonville, w. S. Thornhill and Miss Cornelia T. Sager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
FEW NEGROES REGISTER.
The Total Registration in Bibb County
 Is Between 800 and 900.

Centreville February I-(Special. )-Be- tween 500 and 900 persons have paid poll tax in Bibb county this year.. which is smaller number than paid in the year 1903 The tax collector was busy at his office last night until late hour issuing re- ceipts to people who were desirous of pay ing poll tax. The rush came at the last moment, and out of the total number of persons who paid poll tax, fourteen of them were negroes.
 The race for sheriff in this county has opened in earnest, and several new candi- dates have announced within the last few days. The Centreville Press of this week contains the announcements of J. G. Oak ley, James Mitchell and B. F. Griffin as candidates for sheriff. It is rumored that quite number of other persons will an- nounce. Up to this time no one has an nounced for the legislature from Blob county.
 It is reasonably certain that H. F.. Reynolds will be a candidate for the sen- ate from the senatorial district composed of Bibb and Perry counties. On account of extensive business relations MT. Rev holds has hestated about giving his con- sent to make the race. but his friends have consistently urged him to announce
 Sheriff Crawford has now confined in the county jail at this place seventeen prisoners. number of those confined in jail are charged with murder.
 As vet the people of Bibb county have not discussed the race for United States senator to any great extent. but from what your correspondent can gather John B. Knox is the favorite and will receive ixr bo of pfhh county
 It Is reported that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company will put on new train February 15. It will be hailed with delight by the people of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
SENSATIONAL RAISE
 IS MADE IN LUMBER
NET ADVANCE OF FROM 15 TO 50 PER CENT oRDERED-SoUTH ERIN LUMBER NOW HIGHER
 THAN EVER BEFORE. - =.

Norfolk. Va. February 1-rhe most sen sational advance ever recorded in the price of lumber in the South Atlantic states was ordered at a meeting of the North Carolina Pine association held here today
 The price on all grades of lumber was advanced $2 a thousand feet for some of the better grades and 8 on some other grades principally the lower. This means . net advance in price from about b to 5O per cent, according to grades. Fol- lowing closely as it does on the several advances in rices ordered by the North Carolina Pine association last year, lum- Der is now far higher than it ever before has been in the southern markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
VETERANS ENTERTAIN.

Camp Hardee and Camp Mckinley, U. c. ", were entertained yesterday at the home of Mrs. A. D. Smith by Camp Alexander H. Stevens, U. D. c. The programme included music and speeches and dainty refreshments were served. On the departure of the veterans Miss Mon tague pinned a small bunch of violets on the coat lapel of each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
COUNCIL OF CLUES.

The cadmean Circle calls a meeting of the council of clubs this afternoon at o'clock at the Morris hotel
 MISS WILLIE ALLEN, President. MISS BERTHA. II. GELDERS, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.

Mrs. WinSloW'S Soothing syrup. The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows 8 Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and Is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
LOCKWOOD CLUB.

The Edgewood club will meet tnis after noon at o'clock with Mrs. J. B. Mat lock at the Hotel Hillman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
AAORPHINA-CURA
~ Sl.oo PER BOTTLE. ~

For cure of Drug Habits of all kinds. Aninfalli- ble remedy; S1 per bottle, at allretail druggists, by mail or express atsl. .1 per bottle. Morphine Curais prepares for H Hypodermic orInternal use. Free trial treatment, literature and testimon- ialsfurnished. Correspondence confidential Ad- dress DELTA CHEM- O., Dept K), St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02

It Is requested by the association that nersons who are asked to subscribe for this purpose will carefully notice that the people soliciting subscriptions or col lections wear the official badge of the as- sncia finn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
SUBSCRIPTIONS ID
 FUND IF PAINTERS
Money to be Used to Entertain Large Convention This Month
OVER Sl2OO IS RAISED
Request Made That People Be Careful to Whom They Give Their sub- riptions-conventio Will
 Be February 13-16.

The following is list of subscribers to the Birmingham Association of Master Painters and Decorators to the fund for the entertainment of the visiting delegates during their convention, to be held in Birmingham from FehrnarY B to Is:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02

The case of J. M. Roberts vs. the Raul Lumber company will be up for a hear ing in the chancery court today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02

just as much service by operating a. ferry instead of building the bridge.