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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
SCHURZ MEMORIAL
HELD IN NEW YORK
Grover Cleveland Pays Personal Testi'
monial to Distinguished Citizen,
Others Pay Tributes.

New York, November 21.-A Carl Schurz
memorial meeting. the first public move In
promotion of a permanent memorial
planned by a representative committee
which was organized soon after the death
of the distinguished German American cit
izen was held at Carnegie hall tonight.
The attendance was large, and the eulo-
Cystic sentiments expressed by many
speakers We're heartily Endorsed. Mr..
Schurz died May "a last, and soon after
ward the Carl Schurz memorial commit
tee organized, with Joseph M. choate as
chairman.
MIR. Choate, who presided tonight, spoke
briefly, and was followed by former Pres
ident Grover Cleveland. Mr.. Cleveland
paid personal testimonial to Mr.. Schurz
as man President Charles w. Eliot of
Harvard university and Booker I. WASH
ifrgton, head of the Tuskegee institute,
were the other speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
ROADS RESUMING TRAFFIC
AFTER SEVERE WASHOUTS

Memphis. November 21.-Although the
weather is clear and cold following an
afternoon of bright sunshine, and the
storm prevalent over this section for
the past five days, causing damage to
property and crops far into the hun
dreds of thousands of dollars, is appar-
entity at an end, the local weather bu-
reau forecasts tonight are for threatening
showers and probable light SHOWS.
Througout the southwestern states to-
night weather generally is clear. Locally,
conditions have improved to great ex-
tent, although railroad traffic from this
point is still greatly disarranged because
of the numerous washouts along the lines
of the various systems.
After suffering considerable delay to
traffic because of the storm prevalent
through this section for the past sew
eral days the Illinois Central railroad
tonight announced that their line from
Cairo to New Orleans, via jackson, Tenn.
is now open and that by tomorrow morn
ing on all lines south of the Ohio river,
traffic will be moving as heretofore.
Over such stretches of track. traffic could
not be handled because of washouts,
trains have been detoured over other
lines
Beyond the accident near Memphis,
3connah creek and the engineer and fire
man were drowned. there has been no
loss of life resulting from railroad acct
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Local News Items.

Extensive preparations are being made
for the annual celebration of the Linton
lodge, Knights of Pythas to be given
tomorrow in the Beavers hall, and it
promises to be one of the most importan.
social events of the winter. The follow
ing have been requested to act as lha
reception committee: DR.. and Mrs. r. +.
McTyiere, Mr.. and Mrs. C. u. Moore
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethridge, Judge and MIS-
b. c. Jones, and Mrs. H. C. Moore. A
large number of invitations have been
issued and a good crowd is confidently
expected.
"A Game of Love- is the name of the
play which will be presented next Tues
day night at the city hall in connection
with the bazaar which will be given by
the ladies of the Catholic church. begin
ming Monday. The admission will be %
cents each night.
There is talk among officials OF a
movement toward securing legislation
when the legislature meets for an exten-
sion of the city limits of Bessemer IL IL
said that a mass meeting will be called
and petition sent up. The object in
view is to include the thickly settled ter
ritory northeast of Twelfth avenue to-
ward the pipe shop, which is already I'M
der police jurisdiction and voices no oD-
jections.
In the city court today the evidence in
the suit against the Southern railway
was still being taken and the trial will
probably extend to the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22

I dents, occasioned by the storm. On the
Memphis and Fulton branch no trains
were running today, because of the dam
aged condition of the bridge crossing
Wolf river, near Memphis, nor on the
Memphis and Grenada branch, because
of washouts, but this evening it was
stated by officials of the road that the
damage will be repaired and train SER
vice resumed tomorrow.
The Louisville and Nashville trains are
being opera ted over the usual routes, but
the schedules are necessarily slow. On
the Frisco road the washouts at Holly
Springs. Miss. have been repaired and
trains are running on slow schedules.
The tracks of the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley are clear. The Nashville, Chatta-
nooga and st. Louis railway have been
unable as yet to resume regular traffic
because of washouts along their sys-
tenn. IN Memphis work has already been
started toward the repair of the damage
result of the storm.
The street car company is getting their
tracks in shape and normal conditions
will prevail by tomorrow. Today addi-
tional damage to county bridges and
roadways, besides numerous wooden
structures, three steel bridges were re-
ported down
Steps have already been taken looking
to an immediate commencement of the
work of repair. Delayed reports from
roints swept by the wind storm of last
Saturday night are still being received. A
dispatch from Haleyvile Ala. today re-
ported that the town of Macllleburg was
practically obliterated by the storm. The
report states that five mercantile es-
adjustments of the town were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Daylight Burglary.

Right in the middle of the day, when
numbers of people were passing every
minute, negro thief entered the house
of w E. McWillams and succeeded in
making away with over $40 worth of goods.
The negro evidently knew that Mrs. Nc
Williams was in Birmingham, and that
the house, which is No. 1919 Fifth avenue,
was unocouped.
The little son of the family returned
from school to set his lunch, passed a
man who was lounging near the front
gate, and entered the house with key
which he took from under the door mat.
On leaving, he placed the hey in the same
place, and it was a simple matter for
the negro to step up, perform the same
trick and lock the door on the inside.
When the boy returned in the after
noon he succeeded in getting in the back
door, where the burglar had gone out, and
found the rooms strewn with clothes,
the closets looted, and several valuable
suits and other wearing apparel missing.
The detectives are actively tracing out
the evidence and an arrest will proba hly
follow in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
DIES IN HONDURAS.
Wife OF Former Alabama Man Passes
Away After Death Of Her Daughter.

Brierfeld, November 1.-tSpeclal.)--
News of the sad death of Marion Warren
Maban, aged q years, wife of Jesse w.
Maban of Solada, Spanish Honduras, Cen
trail America which occurred November
IL, has just been received here.
On August 81. their only child, dauSn-
ter, aged 6. died suddenly of heart fail
ure. At that time Mr.. Madam had been
in Alabama and Birmingham on a two
months business and pleasure trip, and did
not know OF the death of his little girl
till he landed in La Criba, Central Amer
lea, on September 4. Mrs. Maban never
recovered from the shock caused by the
death of her little grl.
The deceased was native of Utlla
Island Spanish Honduras. of American
and English ancestors. Mr. Madam has
lived in Honduras twelve years and ha
been very successful in mercantile, stock
farm and banana pientation business. tie
has numerous RI ives and boyhood
friends who will L. s.sieved to hear of TIE
sad death Of his wife and little daughter.
Mrs. Naban four years ago visited NenI-
hers Of her husbands family in Birmins-
ham and a1abanta. They had expected -
make their future home in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
ARRESTED ON A
BURGLARY CHARGE
ESTABLISHMENT OF BIRMINGHAM
ARMS AND CYCLE CO. ROBBED.
SOME PROPERTY RECOVERED,
PRISONER MAKES BOND.

Frank York. charged with burglary and
grand larceny, was arrested yesterday
at noon by Detective Murphy, assisted
by Officer Burge.
The man is charged with having en-
tered the establishment of the Birmins-
ham Arms and Cycle company, Second
avenue between Nineteenth and Tween
teth streets, and looting the place OF
many pistols knives, sweaters and other
things. The robbery occurred night before
last and was made known TO II. II.
Baugh, The proprietor of the store and
the police yesterday morning.
Immediately after news OF the bur
glary reached the detectives, notice to
the pawn shops was given. Tile detectives
were then informed that a man had al
ready attempted to pawn some new PTS
tolls Just at that time when the Brody
establishment on Twentieth street was
entered by the detectives. York appeared
and asked to be given some money on
II pistol. He was arrested and searched.
The pistols found on his person were
identified as those stolen from the Biz
bingham Arms and Cycle company. Later
!. the place where 1t is alleged that York
concealed his stolen property was dis
covered and several other weapons To-
Gated York refuses to divulge the names
of those supposed TO have been with
him. The prisoner made bond in the sum
7 of $3.50
+ The burglars entered the store by lift
/ ing the sSylght. and descending by means
OF rope. a step ladder was employed in
leaving the building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Tied Up BY Floods.

Louisville November PA special from
Fulton. Ky, says: BY far the worst
floods ever known here are raging in this
vicinity, and immense damage has been
done. For the first time since the Illinois
Central railroad entered Kentucky there
is not train either passenger or freight,
in operation through Fulton. Six lives
have been lost in railroad accidents as
the result of the flood. Six New Orleans
Chicago trains have been here for twenty
four hours, and the railroad officials say
there Is no chance of resumlng service
for perhaps three days on the entire Ten
nessee division, which embraces 800 miles
of railroad. All traffic is suspended in Il
radius of forty miles from Fulton. There
arc seven washouts, including three river
bridges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
CARRIED WHISKY AND
POSTUM IN SAME SACK
Negro In Centrevile Who is Drawing
Federal Pension Is Charged With
Illegally Selling Whisky.

Centreville, November 81 ESPECIALLY
landed In the county jail Edmond MOT
gan, a negro, whose name appears on the
federal pension rolls for alleged service as
federal soldier during the war between
the states. 1t Is charged that the ex-
soldier sold whisky in the town of Cen
trevile in violation of the prohibition law
Edmonds plan was somewhat novel. He
carried a quart of whisky and possum
in the same sack, and when approached
by the woman to whose husband he sold
the whisky he protested most vehemently
that he carried nothing in the sack but
the possum. He was on his way to The
train yesterday to leave town when he
was apprehended.
1t rained here practically all day yes
terday and the outlook for gathering the
balance of the cotton crop In this section
is very gloomy indeed.
Mrs. Carl Doore, proprietor of the Cen
trevile hotel gave dinner yesterday Ia
honor of the birthday Of Dave Kahn, a
popular commercial tourist of Montgom-
cry. There Were covers for a dozen guests
and the repast was served In elegant
style
From indications it is evident that
Thanksgiving day will be very generally
observed in this community.
In the county court here on yesterday
eight defendants charged with failure to
work the public roads of warning put in
| pleas of guilty and We're fined accordingly.
This makes twenty-four persons who have
! pleaded guilty to this charge during tho
last two weeks.
| Judge W. l.. Pratt has gone to Blocton
/ today to meet his cousin and boyhood
| companion, Capt. John w Pratt who IS
| now a prominent capitalist of the Alaskan
gold fields Captain Pratt will visit friends
and relatives of his native home In this
county for several weeks. For many
years he was Il prominent physician and
politician in this section, but for several
years he has resided in Alaska. His many
friends rejoice that fortune has been 81
generous to him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
.LABORERS BALK At
MORE ASSESSMENTS
Cannot Bear Increased Burdens
to Help Strikers
AGAINST CHINESE LABOR
Federation Sends a CabIeeram to the
President at Porto Rico Asking
Him to Look Into Condi-
ton of Worl<lngmen.

Minneapolis. Mimi, November 2l.-After
morning session of comparative quiet,
following the stormy scenes of yesterday.
when President Gompers and his entrance
into politics was endorsed, the eonven-
ton of the American Federation of Labor
warmed up again this afternoon, when the
question of levying an assessment against
the federation in favor of striking struc-
ttral iron workers of the country came
up, the final result being that the mat
ter was referred to the executive COM
mittee.
Frank NJ. Ryan Of the structural iron
workers said that 5000 of his men were
out of work at present, and that their
ranks were being added to. He said most
of the men had been on strike for six
teen months. and that there was urgent
need of funds for carrying on the fight,
asking for an assessment of 4 cents from
each member of all bodies affiliated with
the national federation. 1t soon developed
bear increased burdens.
James Lynch, speaking of the Interna
ticnal Typographical union, said his
ganization was paying out s31 900 a week
in strike benefits, and he did not see
how his members could bear any further
burden. After much discussion, which at
times was most animated, an almost
unanimous vote referred the matter to
the executive council. and as that body
will have to act on other applications for
aid, it is more than likely that little or
no financial help can be extended.
The old fight of the plumbers and
steamftters was settled by the conven-
ton voting that a separate charter be
given the steamfitters. The convention
sent cablegram to. President Roosevelt
at Porto Rico, asking him TO look into
the condition of the workingman of
that island.
The demand for more stringent imm
grafton laws affirmed by adoption of a
resolution to that effect.
Formal protest by resolution was made
against the employment of Chinese on
the isthmian canal on the ground that
such employment would violate the Chi
nese exclusion laws. the contract labor
law and the thirteenth amendment to the
constitution. In other resolutions the
same subject was handled in extended
form.
A resolution calling for the humiliation
of the labor union of all trusts because
of the general harm done by them was
recommended for defeat as inexpedent,
and also a resolution calling for the APP
pointment of committee of five to in
vestigate and report on the platforms of
all political parties for the benefit of or
ganzed labor in dealing with political
matters was recommended for defeat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
WELCOME AWAITS
JUSTICE BREWER
WILL VISIT COUNTRY CLUB TO.
DAY AND LECTURE AT HIGH
SCHOOL ToNlGHT-A BANQUET
TOMORROW NIGHT.

All the committees entrusted with the
entertainment of Associate Justice Brewer
of the United States supreme court have
reported their arraignments complete.
Judge Brewer will arrive from Washing
ton at 5:45 this morning, and will be taken
to the Florence hotel, where a suite of
rooms have been prepared for him.
During the day the distinguished visitor
will be shown over the city in an auto
mobile and entertained at lunch at the
Country club.
This evening at Sis, Judge Brewer will
deliver lecture in convention with the
Lyceum course in the High school audi
torium The subject Of the lecture will
be "A Good Time Coming, or the Final
Triumph of Justice" Tickets TO the lee
ture. price 80 cents, can be obtained at
the door.
Judge Thomas r. Roulhac United
States district attorney, said yesterday
that every one in Birmingham who could
possibly do so, should avail himself of
the opportunity of hearing Judge Brewers
lecture-not only on account of Judge
Brewers eminence, ability and long serv-
ice as a justice of the supreme court of
the United States. but from the fact that
this country possesses few, If any, men
of more scholarly attainments and liter
airy ability, combined with all the thought
full study and knowledge of the best ele-
ments and requirements of liberal and en-
lightened government.
Apart from this, said the jury, Alabam-
ians should show him the highest consio-
Grafton on account of the great usefulness
of the work of his sister in the mountain
region of the state, where. by her means
and her labors for years she worked for
the welfare and instruction of those who
had been deprived of the advantages
which others had possessed-not alone in
carrying education to them, but In Great
ing and strengthening the characters the
lives, hopes and development of parents
as we'll as their children.
Justice Brewer will be introduced to-
night by Judge S. d. Weakley.
The programme for tomorrow will in
clude a visit to the industrial plants, and
at night banquet will be given in the
Hotel Hillmen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
ATHENS FIRM CHANGES.
Clinton D. Glaze and Walter McWil.
Iiams Retire From Business.

Athens, November H.-(SpeciaD.-T
large dry goods and general merchandise
firm Of Glaze, Martin & Richardson, for
some years the largest firm in Athens.
has dissolved partnership. Messrs. Gin
ton D. Glaze, since the establishment Of
the house OF Glaze. Martin & Co., and
Mr. Walter McWilliams, county treasurer
for the past six years, retiring. The re-
naming members of the firm are r. H.
Richardson and William l.. Martin. Mr..
Glaze goes out to take long and much
needed rest, and will spend part of the
winter in Florida, where he goes to seek
rest and recreation. He is one of the
safest and most successful business men
of the town, and his loss to the business
world will be heavy one What he will
20 into he has not yet determined. From
a country boy, without means or advan-
tages, he has become one of the staunch-
est men of the town or county. Mr.. Nc
Williams will accept some of the numer-
ous openings made for him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
'DUGAN ACCEPTS A
LARGER POSITION
POPULAR ASSISTANT GENERAL
MANAGER OF THE SOUTHERN
TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF CHI
cAGO MANUFACTURING FIRM.

1t Is understood that r. A. Dugan, who
has been for a number of years assistant
general manager of the Southern rail-
way, with headquarters in Washington
resigns that position to accept the presi-
dency of a manufacturing concern of
Chicago at a very large salary. The
change, it is said, will take effect Jan
uary l.
Mr.. Dugan, as assistant general mana
ger has, among other things, looked
after the fuel supply for the Southern.
His duties brought him frequently tc
Birmingham and his visits here We're al
ways welcome "Rube' as his friends
call him, Is exceptionally popular. He
enjoys the reputation of being not only
a good railroad man, but prince of good
fellows His retirement from the Southern
will cause sincere regret.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
sHRINERS IN MERIDIAN.
Ladies Are for Second Time Invited to
Attend Banquet.

Meridian, Miss, November 21.-(Spe-
ial)-The fall ceremonial of Hammasa
Temple Mystic Shrlners was opened this
afternoon with an imposing parade, the
thirty candidates being chained together
in the pageant. After the initiating to-
night, banquet was enjoyed For the
second time in the history of Meridian,
women attended the public services, and
the entertainments
Engineer w. II. Riggln of No. ?, who
was in the head-on collision last night,
sustained the most serious injuries so
far reported. His collar bone and Shout
der were badly injured. Both engines
were demolished and one of the baggage
cars damaged. General Manager White
sey of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas
City railroad was passenger of the
northbound train, being accompanied by
other officials.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSOCIATION
Clark Issues a Stirring Appeal to All
Members.

New Orleans, November 21.-Dis-
patches from Jackson, Miss, say that
a stirring appeal for support of the
Southern Cotton association was issued
TODAY by President Walter Clark of the
Mississippi division of that association.
The appeal, in part, says:
HAS the Southern Cotton associa-
ton accomplished anything? Do you
think it should be sustained? If you
think it should go out of business, come
forward and say so like men. There
is no middle ground. Those who are
not with us are against us. Take one
side or the other. feel convinced that
you will realize in very short time
that you have already this season lost
fully one million dollars by your lack
of cooperation and confidence"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Noted Thieves Arrested.

Detectives Patton and Childress, with
the assistance of Officer May, today sue
ceeded in arresting two noted thieves, aud
members of the organized gang which has
begun operations recently. John John
son and Walter MCGEE are in the city
Jail charged with many offences of petty
larceny.
The most recent work of art which they
had performed was the entrance of the
Scott building a large negro boarding
house, and carrying away practically
everything in it. Most of the goods have
been recovered, and in fact the detectives
have been making a roundup of thieves
this week, having captured several be-
fore these.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Mystified Over Engineers Death.

Atlanta November 21-(Special. THE
detectives are still mystlfled over the
mysterious death of Engineer J. B. Pace
of the Southern railway, whose skull
was crushed by a blow on his head while
he was running his engine north of Aus
tell. towards Chattanooga The theory
advanced that he was struck by mail
crane has been rejected as untenable,
owing TO the fact that the left side of
the skull was crushed. and .he detec-
tives say it was impossible for the blow
to have been inflicted in that manner:
The body of the dead engineer is still
iunbnried. owing to the fact that bis wife
is too ILL., to leave her bed, and It will
be kept until she Is able TO Ssa it
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
Steamers Collide at Sea.

Cherbonrg, November PA dis
patch received here reports that the
North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, which left South
ampton and Cherbourg today for New
York, has been in collision with the
Royal mail steamer Orinoco. Both yes
sells were severely damaged. 1t is de-
cared that four members OF the crew
of the Kaiser Wilhelm were killed,
while twelve were injured. Five mem
bers of the crew of the Orinoco are
missing and are supposed to have been
drowned. The Orinoco left Southamp-
ton today for West Indian ports and
New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-22
RAILROADS WILL
PRACTICE ECONOMY
Plans Decided On Will Result In an
Annual Saving of
s1oo,ooo,ooo.

Chicago, November 21.-The railroads of
the entire country have decided to inau-
gurate an era of most rigid economy ac-
cording TO the Record-Herald
The plans which have been decided on.
will result in a decrease in expenditures
during the next twelve months of between
$50 900 900 and sl2O 100000 as compared
with the sums spent during the year just
closing.
The railroad presidents declare they
have been forced into the adoption of this
policy in self-defense.
The subject of Expenditures was again
discussed here today at a meeting of the
officials when the railroad representatives
gave information regarding the expendi-
lures planned for the coming year.