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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
PRESS CLUB.

The Tuscumbia Dispatch, July 2, says: The Birmingham Press club has extended an invitation to the International League of Press clubs which meets in Denver August 27, to hold their seventeenth an nual session in Birmingham in 1907. This body is composed of delegates from all the press clubs over the larger cities of the United States Canada and Europe. MT J. A Rountree. editor of the Dixie Manu- facturer, has been elected a delegate from the Birmingham club. If Birmingham should be successful in securing the league, 1t is their plan to have an itiner- ary throughout the state. and we will be delighted to have them visit Tuscumbia Alabama is pulling a good many things her way now and we are glad to note in this the Magic City" is taking the lead.
 Sheffield Standards: Birmingham is mak- ing an effort to capture the next meet ing of the International League of Press clubs. in 1907. and, in furtherance of the movement, MT. J. A. Rountree, editor of the Dixie Manufacturer. has been chosen to represent the Birmingham Press club and to present the invitation to the In- ternational league, at It's meeting in Dem wer on August N. Birmingham generally gets what she goes after. and MT. Roun- tree can be relied upon to put up a strong fight for the Magic City.
 Cullman Tribune-G Gazette: Big Birming- ham Is always doing something to keep herself before the public. She Is the best advertised city in the south and for that fact the whole country. Her latest move is to invite the International League of Press clubs to hold It's seventeenth annual session in Birmingham in 1907 The Bir- mingham Press club has elected that ir- repressible and well known newspaper man, J. A. Rountree to bear this invita- tion to Denver, and try to impress upon the editors and publishers from all over the country that Birmingham wants them and will make them have a good time The Tribune certainly hopes that they will come to Alabama and after they have visited Birmingham they will stop for a few .hours in Cullman on their re- turn home. Here's to Birmingham and her invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
 TO HOLD A MEETING
Gather In Commercial Club Rooms Thursday Nlght-HilI Ferguson
 Issues Gall.

A meeting of the students and alumni of the University of Alabama has been called for next Thursday night at S:15 o'clock. A card has been sent out by Hill Ferguson, president of the Birmingham Alumni association, inviting all the stud ents and alumni of the universityo to be present at the stated time, at the Com merclal club rooms which have been se- cured for this purpose.
 The object of the meeting is something of a secret. MT. Ferguson when asked in regard to the matter, stated that a ques- ton would be brought up which vitally affects the welfare of the university and one in which every alumnus could co-op- crate without its costing a cent"
 There are hundreds of alumni of the university scattered throughout the dis trict and as they are all urged to be pres ent large crowd is expected to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
WOULD LIKE TO GET
 AT ROCKEFELLER
FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN CHICAGO ARE ESPECIALLY ANXIOUS TO REACH THE BIG MEN OF THE STANDARD OIL.

Chicago, July 2s.-Subpoenas for railroad men, who it is claimed are acquainted with the relationship existing between the Standard oil company and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad company, were published in the United States district court today.
 Vice President G. J. Grammer of the New York Central railroad and num- Der of other railroad officials who testl- fled before the grand jury in Cleveland are named in the summons. They are summoned to appear before the federal grand Jury, which will convene in Chi cago August 6. The subpoenas were is- sued by Assistant District Attorney Han chett and Assistant Attorney Pagin. It de- veloped today that the governments at tornies are bending every effort to pre- sent charges before the grand jury which by an indictment may be sought which will include John D. Rockefeller and his subordinates in the Standard oil on charge of monopolostlc business in vio- lation of the antitrust law.
 One federal official declared today that the investigation in Chicago was intended by the officials at Washington to mean the covering of the entire situation and tho prosecution of every individual and corporation on every charge possible un- der the evidence as 1t develops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
IMMIGRANTS ARE
 OF POORER GLASS
NUMBER COMING TO AMERICA DURING PAST YEAR WAS 73574 GREATER THAN IN THE PRE- VloUS YEAR.

Washington, July 2S.-Revised figures in- dicate that the immigration to this coun- try during the fiscal year ending June 90 last was 7S,574 greater than it was dur ing the fiscal year of 1905. The immigra- ton during the year last past aggregated 1,1OO,07s against 1,O26 499 for the previous year.
 It is notable that the class of immi- grants was not so high as in many pre- vious years most of them coming from Hungaria, Austria, Russia and Italy. Fewer came from such progressive coun- tries as England, Poland. France, Ger many and Sweden than for good many years
 During the year just passed 42,4SS ap- pllcants for admission to the ports of the United States were debarred for various causes, principally disease of some sort. During the year seventeen aliens were ar rested and deported on the ground that they had been imported for immoral pur- poses As a consequence thirteen criminal proceedings were instituted against those who were responsible for the importation of these people. Ten of the importers were convicted and the cases of three are still pending.
 Commissioner Sargent says that every effort is being made by the bureau of im- migration to break up "the white slave traffic." and that the work of the bureau along this line will be continued with yigor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
H. c. JOHNSON DEAD.
Popular Confederate Veteran of Lee
 County Dies of Erysipeas.

Opelika, July Special )-Henry Clay Johnson died at his home in this city at Il O clock Friday night, after an illness of week from crysipeas, which he con- tracted while doing some special work for the telephone company near Waycros5 Ga. Mir Johnson was for many years tax assessor of Lee county and after one term out of the office has recently been elected by an overwhelming majority to fill the same office of tax assessor of this county for the next four years. He was gallant Confederate soldier, member of Company B of the Forty-fifth Alabama Volunteers He lost his right lief in the fbattle around Atlanta
 MT. Johnson was for many years a steward in the First Methodist church or this city, of which he has long been a faithful member. He was 60 years Of age and is survived by his wife, who was prior to her marriage Miss Mary Frazer one daughter, Mrs Fletcher Marlborough and two sons, Henry c. and Thomas Fra ger Johnson The whole town Is shocked and saddened by the death of this splendid and popular citizen. MT. Johnson was buried from his late residence on Second avenue today at D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Musical at East Lake.

A large and appreciative gathering of music lovers will be present, doubtless. this evening at 8 o'clock at the song ser- vice at the East Lake Baptist church. Following is the programme:
 Chorus-'T Will Arise"
 Doxology.
 Prayer.
 uartette-'Inspirer and Hearer of Prayer" Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Newman and MT. Cowherd and MT. Newman. Scripture reading.
 solo-"How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" Miss Jones.
 Chorus-"J Jerusalem"
 Hymn No. 425.
 Male Quartette-''Drifting Away from God,' MT. Utting. MT. Franks. MT. Wood and MT. Cowherd.
 Chorus-"I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes :" Quartette-"Saviour, Source of Every Blessing" Miss Jones. Miss Barrett, MT Wood and MT Huckstep.
 Duet-"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" Miss Wolf and Miss Hit.
 Quartette-"Evening Prayer" Mrs. Cow herd, Miss Williams, MT. Utting and Mir Cowherd.
 Chorus-"Zion Awake"
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
DoWIE FIGHT NOT OVER.
An Appeal Will Probably Be Taken
 From Landis' Decision.

Chicago, July 2S.-John Alexander Dowie's fight for control in the Chris tian Catholic church of Zion Is not ended in all probability. according to Emil c. Wetton, his counsel. who said today that plans for some sort of ap peal from Judge Landls' decision might be announced early next week.
 Receiver John Craig Hatley, accom- panied by his counsel. went to Zion City today to look over the properties and investigate the financial and in- dustrial situation. Their aim will be to conserve the estates so far as possible, and If found practical to run them with view of making returns to the investors in the church, who other wise would have to be content with a small percentage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
kninhts of Labor to Meet.

Pittsburg, July 2S.-The first meet. ing of the general assembly of the Knights of Labor since November. 1902, will be held in New York In Sep tember, and official notification of the convention has been sent by General Master Workman Sims Burns, who Is also president of the Window Glass Workers No 300 of this city. The ob- ject of the meeting Is to create har. mony and to stop the litigation that has been in the courts of the District of Columbia for nearly six years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
St. Louis Is AImost Ready.

Washington, July 2S.-The cruiser St. Louis will be turned over to the government about August II. She is being built at Philadelphia by the firm of Neafe & Levy. This firm went into the hands of a receiver during the con struction of the ship, but the work was continued and she was completed. It was expected that she would be com missioned about the last of this month, but there has been slight delay She will be commanded by Commander Nathaniel R. Usher, now in the bureau of navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
AFFECTS AMERICANS.
Canada Can Deport Foreign Railroad
 Employees Under Allen Labor Law.

Detroit, July 2S.-General Counsel Frederick w Stevens of the Pere Mar oaette railway today wired Canadian attorneys of the road that the priyy council of England has sustained the ruling of the Canadian high court, which ordered the deportation some time ago under tke Canadian alien la bor act of several American officials of the road who were employed at the division headquarters in St Thomas, Ontario.
 The decision will not affect the Pere Marquette any, as the road has moved it's division headquarters from St. Thomas to Detroit since the appeal was taken, but it is important as def initely establishing the right of Can ada to prevent American citizens from working in the Dominion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
RECEPTION HELD
 BY ROOT AT RIO
BRAZILIANS STUDENTS SEND TO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY THEIR
 GREETINGS, WHICH ARE CoRs
 PlALLY REPLIED TO.

Rio de Janeiro, July 2S.-A reception was held by Secretary of State Root this af- ternoon in the Abrantes palace. There was a crush of members of the American colony. Brazilian diplomats and leaders of Brazilian society. MT. Root in replying to the speech of welcome by a delegation from Parliament said:
 My visit here is for the interpretation of the policy of my country"
 After the speeches the party retired to the pavilion in the palace grounds. where the reception became informal. There will be no session of the Pan-American con- gress today.
 New York, July 2s.-The following cable dispatch was received at Columbia unl- verslty today
 "Officlals Columbia University:
 This day arrived, Secretary Root Bra zilian students heartily salute their com- rades in the United States. COMMITTEE BRAZILIAN STUDENTS.
 Rio Janeiro, July 27."
 The following was sent in answer: "Commttee Brazilian Students:
 "Kind message received. American stu dents send warmest greetings in return. STUDENTS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
 New York, July 2S.''
 At the last commencement of Columbia university the Brazilian ambassador at Washington was given the honorary de- gree of LL. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
HABEAS CORPUS EXTENDS
 LIFE OF A GEORGIA MAN

Macon, Ga, July 2s.--John R. Cooper. attorney for Judge Rawlings and his sons, under sentence to hang next Friday for the murder of the Carter children near Valdosta, Ga, more than a year ago, today filed habeas corpus petition to Judge Emery speer of the United States district court.
 The ground of the petition was that the elder Rawlings was minister of the gospel. and that there was no minister on the jury which tried the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
saIvador's Army Is Paid of.

La Libertad, Salvador. July 2S.-The United States cruiser Marblehead, with the American minister, William L. Merry, on board. will leave Aca- jutla tomorrow for Corinto The Sal vadoran army, with the establishment of peace, has been paid off and dis armed. The entire republic is again at peace and the people are grateful to the United States and Mexico for the friendly intercession in the trouble with Guatemala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
 PRETENDERs ROUTED.
Another Engagement Is Expected
 Soon In Morocco.

MelJlala, Morocco, July 2S.-The rout of the pretender's forces under Caid Azus Is confirmed. Among the killed was a son of one of the prominent rebel chiefs. The Sultan's troops cap tured the entire camp of the rebels. including their artillery.
 The Caid escaped and sought refuge at Zeluan. The pretender personally assumed command of his remaining forces and ordered his followers among the Ghelaya tribes to join him in averaging the defeat. Signal fires are discernabe along the extended front of the pretender's position. Another engagement is expected to take place soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
ONE MAN KILLED.
Seven Persons Hurt In Street Car Col
 lisIon In Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, July 2S.-In street car collision at the Soroa Pico street and Grand avenue crossing tonight one man was killed and seven persons were injured, at least two of whom are expected to die.
 The dead: A. A. Unman, Los An geles.
 Seriously injured: Dudley Cavanagh, Los Angeles; Mrs. Dudley Cavanah.
 The accident is said to have resulted from misunderstanding as to right of way. The Grand avenue car, run ming at high speed, struck the Pico Heights car fairly In the center and overturned it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
ARMED POSSE IS
 AFTER DESERTRR
HE IS CHARGED WITH HAVING KILLED THE TOWN MARSHAL AT HIGHLAND, Mo.-sAI0 TO BE sECRETED BY FRIENDS.

St Louis. July 2S.-A posse of men arrn- ed with shotguns today surrounded elump of woods in the Ozark mountains near Riohland, Mo, endeavoring to cap ture James Prltchett or Price. a deserter from Jefferson barracks. who Is charged with having killed William Names, town marshal of Rlchland, when Names tried to arrest him.
 It is said that Everett and Alb Oliver have secreted Prltchett and arc holding him to prevent mob violence The olivers telephoned that they are willing to de- liver the fugitive to the proper authori- ues, provided he is assured safety from mob violence and the reward of s5OO im- medlately paid to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29

Judge speer took the petition under consideration and declined to sign the habeas corpus order, whereupon Attor- ney Cooper presented bill of exceptions which Judge Speer certified On this bill of exceptions the case will go to the United States supreme court again.
 The elder Rawlings today telegraphed from Valdosta to Macon asking for q personal interview with Attorney Cooper. The old man declares that he wants to die and is bitter in his comments on his attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Vsrdaman Is Named.

Jackson, Miss. July Especial )-Gov- ernor vardaman has received a letter from Hon. Louis Nixon of New York, mo- tifying him he has been made member of the reception committee on the oc- casion of the welcome to William J. Bryan. The governor has long been an admirer of the Nebraska statesman, and it is eminently fit and proper that he should be selected to represent the state of Mississippi on this occasion. He will be on hand if possible to so arrange the business of his office here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
GLASS BLOWERS DISAGREE.
Manufacturers Insist on Reduction of
 33 Per Cent In Wages.

Atlantic City, July 2S.-Members of the Glass Bottle and Vial Manufactur- CTS association, representing 10000 workmen in the United States and Canada, adjourned tonight, after to- tai disagreement over the wage sched- ule for the coming year.
 The manufacturers insisted on a re- duction in the wage scale of 33 per cent. while the men stood out for a continuance of the scale paid last year, without formal agreement.
 President Dennis A. Hayes of tho blowers stated that the disagreement would not be likely to result in a strike or lockout, owing to the pres ent demand for glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
WANT MAN PRESENT.
Italian Embassy Asks for Representa-
 tive In North Carolina Court.

Washington, July 2s.-At the request of Italian embassy the state department has addressed a letter to the governor Of North Carolina suggesting that an agent of the Italian government to be desig- mated by the embassy be accorded the privilege of attending the hearings In court concerning the alleged killing and woundlng of a number of Italian labor CTS, employed in laying a new railroad In that state by mob recently.
 The governor Is also requested to afford other facilities to tho agent for the as- certainment of the facts in the case which Is said to be far from clear at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Mile to Be Retired.

Washington, July 28.-Lieut. Col Arthur Murray will succeed Brig. Gen. Samuel H. Mills as chief of artillery. Upon his own application. General Mills, who has been in i'll health for some time and who is now on sick leave, will go on the retired list in a short time. October 1 LieuteHant Col onel Murray will attain the rank of colonel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Philadelphia Editor at Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay, July 2S.-Charles Emory Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press and former Postmaster General, was President Rooseyelt's luncheon guest today. During the two hours he spent at Sagamore Hill he discussed with the President the republican political situation in Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
NooIIn Has His credentiaIs.

Gadsden, July 2-(SpeciaD-State Chair man J. o. Thompson has taken hand in the factional fight among the republicans of Etowah county R. o. Moojn. who was elected chairman of the county commit tee by the Stephens faction has received the proper credentials and will be recog- nized until the state committee meets and settles the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Hold Billiard champIonshIp.

New York, July 2S.-It was announced today that tournament for the Ameri- can billiard championship at 18-inch balk line. two shots in, will be held in New York early in September It is planned that the winner of the trophy shall be subjected to challenge by the other contestants in the order of their standing in the first match, and that the holder shall have the right of nam ing the city in which the subsequent contests are held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
JanvIer ls Elected.

New Orleans, July 29.-The demo cratic state central committee today elected Charles Janvler, vice president of the Canal Louisiana bank, chair man to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F. B. Kruttschnitt. Former Governor Heard was MT. Janvier's op- ponent. TAe vote was 43 to 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
slo Advance In Pork Prices.

Kansas City, Mo, July 2S.-The Star tomorrow will say: Butchers who buy in large quantities of meats were noti- fled yesterday of advances in the prices of pork and pork products, that are more sweeping than any that have been made in long time. The prices will take effect tomorrow. The price of mutton will also be advanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
New Cabinet In Salvador.

San Salvador. July 2s.-The salvadorean cabinet crisis has ended with the forma- ton of a newministry, the makeup of which is as follows: Minister of foreign relations and justice. Dr. Manuel Delgado: minister of government, public instruction and public works. Plo Romero; minister of finance. Manuel Lopez Mencia; min ister of war and navy, Fernando Fguera. pr Delgado was one of Salvadors dele gates to the Pan-American congress at Rio de Janeiro. He was recalled few daVs ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Men VIII Return to Work.

Houston, July 28.-It was stated to- day that the strike of the car repair CTS at the Southern Pacific shops at Algiers, La, will be settled next week by the men returning to work. the headquarters having been notified to that effect. The men will secure cer- tain concessions, but just what has not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Brilliant Play at Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., July 28.-By continu. ing their brilliant style of play which featured the tennis tourney from the opening. Wyeth of New York and Pelee of Cleveland won the national championship in doubles at the end of the tennis court play today. McLaugh- lin brothers of Lima. last years state champions, were their opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Man Buried In Ruins.

West Newton, Pa, July 28.-The Conshore building, three-story brick structure, was destroyed and the Streicher block badly damaged by a midnight fire. At least one person was buried in the ruins. The loss is esti- mated at $60,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
New Steamship Line.

Havana, July 2s.-It is announced here that the Southern Pacific railroad Is building three steamships In Phil adelphia with the intention of estab- fishing a new line between New York, Havana and New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Towne Joins Chicago.

Des Moines, July 2s.-Catcher Towne of the Des Moines Western league has been sold to the Chicago American league team. Towne will join Chicago as soon as Des Moines can secure an other catcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
csbslI Declines Appointment.

New York. July 2s.--It was am nounced today that James Branch Ca bell of Richmond. Va hthe author. has been rendered the ap ntment as sec retary of the Amei 4n legation at Athens, but had def ned 1t in order not to interrupt his work as an au- thor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Will Be Read Before Troops.

St. Petersburg, July 2S.-The ukase providing for the dissolution of Parlia- ment has been ordered to be read be- fore the troops of all the garrisons in Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29

Filling prescriptions with care and delivering promptly is our speciality. Only the purest drugs and chemicals used. GUNN DRUG CO.,, 2017 Second ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Congressman DeArmond Nominated.

Harrisonvills, Mo. July 2s.-Congress- man David A DeArmond of Butler. Mis- sonri today renominated by the demos erats of the Sixth Congressional district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
PERSONAL.

Mir and Mrs. J. E. Shelby left last night for Petoskey, Mich, to spend some time.
 Miss Elose Moody will sing a solo, Abide With Me-" at St. Andrews Epis- copal church this morning at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Price of oil prons.

Independence, kas., July 28.-The price of oil dropped 2 cents today to 50 cents for the high grade and cents on each other grade down to fuel, which remains at 35 cents a barrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29
Want LymphatIc Glands.

Berlin, July 28.-The Bundesrath has voted to prohibit the importation of pickled meats unless lymphatic glands are present to make trustworthy ex- aminations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29

day morning was a meerscham pipe. which he valued very highly. Besides this pipe there was lying on. his desk several cigars which the thief also took away with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-29

WANTE D. Experienced wrappers in dry goods. Apply Mir. Cooper, at Steele Smith s, 2nd ave-, between 9 and 10 to- morrow morning.