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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
MACH|N|STS Order
A GENERAL STRIKE
Louisville and Nashville Affected
at Many Points i'll the
South.
MANY QUIT. WORK PROMPTLY
Men Go Out in Different Shops
Along the System When
Ordered

LOUISVILLE, KY, May GA gen
ernl strike OF mnchinists on tho Louis
.ville and Nashville Railroad was or
dercd Mt O'clock this morning to be-
come effective an hour later. There
are between COO and 700 machinists
employed on the road 245 Of them
working in the South Louisville shops.
Vice President Bnckaew. who ordered
the strike upon receipt of telegram
from President O'Conncll. of tho Inter.
national Association OF Machlnists,
claimed that eighty per cent. of the
men would go out upon receipt OF the
order. and that they would be followed,
II II became necessary by the black
smiths. bollcrmakers and other skilled
mechanics in the different shops.
Between seventy-fve and n hundred
machin in the South Louisville
shops walked out in response to Mr..
Buckalew's orders.
At Montgomery, Ala, thirty five ma
chinists went out and no work Is being
done In the machine shops.
Seven machinists at New Orleans
sixty at Mobile, sxty-seven ut Blr.
minsham and about twenty at Pensa.
cola. Nashville and Knoxville are not
affected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
TREE
FOR UNWILLING
Governor Of South Carolina Ships
One for Davis Monu-
1nent.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. May Ex-Governor
Anscl has expressed to Richmond beautI.
full mammoth palmetto tree to be placed at
the foot OF the Davis Monument at the un-
yelling. The Governor has requested his staff
to accompany him to JamestowB on June IS.
Confederate Soldier Killed.
CHARLESTON. S. c., May 29-Robcrt
Turner, Confederate veteran, while fishing
on trestle near Latta. was knocked of
and killed by train to-day.
Issue Pythan journal.
CHARLESTON, S. c.. May 2e.-The Grand
Lodge. Knights Of Pyt,ias. decided to-day
to issue monthly Pythian journal.
Hard on Railroads.
CHARLESTON, S. c., May 29.-The State
Board of Assessors to-day raised the as
sessment OF ali railroad property to 400 per
cent OF Its market value. which is double
the former assessments. The action Is radi-
cal. and protests are likely.
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noted CONVICT IS
CAPTURED AGAIN
Jesse slade, Wealthy Farmer,
Sent Back to Mississippi
Prison


JACKSON, MISS, May 29-Jesse
Slade was returned to the penitentlary
to-day. He escaped August 18th. and
was under life sentence for the murder
of w. B. Miller of Pike county. He
was wounded by officers in q pitched
battle. Slade was noted prisoner
and a wealthy farmer.
Democratic committee meets to-mor-
row to order primaries to nominate
State and county officers
The Mississippi Pine Association IS
called to meet at Hattiesburg June 18th
to consider tho feasibility OF closing
down for few months. on account Of
the slump in the market
The Board of Trustees will meet
Monday to elect a chancellor of the
University Of Mississippi: There re ar, are
Chief Justice whitfield. President Kin
cannon; Rev. P. G: Sears. OF Houston.
Texas; President II. n. Snyder, Of Wof.
ford College, Spartanburg, s. G., and
DR.. Paul Saunders, of Laurel.
Moro veterans left for Richmond to-
night. General Lowry leaves to-
morrow. 8l'&
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
FATHER CABLED
HIS BLESSING
Message Came from China and
Louisville Couple Are
y Married.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.I

3 LOUISVILLE, ky, May 29.--Miss
Lulu +. Bryan and the Rev. James Il.
Ieavcll, of oxford. Miss, were mar
ried here to-day. despite the fact that
the brides father, who is the president
OF the American Association Of Bap-
fist Colleges at Shanghai, China, wished
the couple to wait q month longer.
DR.. Leavell. not wishing to walt longer,
sent cablegram to the father Of the
young woman, asking for parental con-
sent. Receiving an affirmative answer,
he lost no time in having the cere-
mcny performed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
MRS, HAYES DENIES
THE GORDON STORY.
Says President Davis Wore Con-
federate Gray When
Captured.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. May 2o.-Mra.
Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis
Hayes, of Colorado Springs, Col. In a
letter to the Picayuno refutes tho
statement of Mrs, j. r. Gordon to tho
effect that the latter possesses tho old
cashmere dressing gown worn by
President Jefferson Davis when lie was
captured by Union soldiers, Mrs. Hayes
brands the claim as q falschood, saying
that her father at the time was clad
In Confederate gray. Mrs. Hayes also
denies that Preside..t Davis was an
object OF charity when he accepted
"Beauvolr" from Trs. Sarah A. Dorsey.
declaring that her father bought the
homestead from Mrs.. Dorsey,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
TEXAS NEGREsS GETS
MONEY FROM BERESFOIiD

Ell PAso. TEXAS. May 2o-Flora
negroes, who set up a claim against
the estate OF Lord Delaval Bercsford
as his common law wife. to-day ac-
cepted $4,000 devised to her by the
Will of Lord Beresford. and an addi-
tional $4,000. and waived all claims to
the estate. She certified that she was
never, either In law or in fact. the
wife of Lord Beresford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
Post,nnsters Amounted.

a EHt Special to Tho Times Dlspatch1
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 29.-Postmas-
ters appointed: virglnia-Crab Neck. York
county William H. Hornsby. vice p. w.
Crockett deceased Musselman, Stafford
county, Lille NJ. Walkerson, vice James
Musscllman. removed.
North Caroina-Yirgil. Watauga county
Harriet Watson, vice r. p. Green resigned
Weasel Ashe county. Samuel Miller, vice
Martin Miller. removed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
Postmaster In Jail.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Mag 2o.-Fost-
master ]. NJ. Raglan, Of Admission.
charged with embezzlement arrived In
birmingham to-day with officers from
Denver Frank M. Roberts, registry
clerk ut Admission, charged with the
same offensc, also arrived from Los
Angeles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
JURY ACQUITs TWO OFFICERS
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch,1

given tho stansell-Is,wning case this oven
Ing. and In twenty minutes returned YER
dict OF not guilty. which had, Of course.
been expected all tho while. Downing and
Stnnsell, deputy informal revenue officers,
were indicted in the Federal Court on the
charge OF numbering Watson Jernigan In
Duplln county in 1903 while 3raiding block
ade dstillery, The defendants claimed that
they shot while in discharge bf their duties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
FOR Mayor of Louisville.

FRANKFORT. KY, May 29.-Dr. ].
w Fowler, who is we'll known here,
has been named by a delegation Of
citizens as the next Mayor Of this city.
DR.. Fowler is the popular choice for
the position, and 1t is possible that he
Will receive tho winning appointment,
which is to DO made by Governor Beck
ham.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
ROANOKE MAN RETURNS
AHEAD OF OFFICER
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.]

special 10 me 1lnss-DispatcH.J
z ROANOKE. VA. May 29-Scrgcnnt
Tillett. who went to Atlanta, Ga. after
j. n. Purcell. who was indicted by tho
grand jury on the charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses from
prominent citizens Of Roanoke returned
this morning. CD was n day behind
Ing for him. Purcell, who Is we'll
known in Richmond, says he came to
Roanoke as soon as he could be rc-
leased OF the Georgia bond. He was
placed under bond of $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
North Carolina Banks

4 WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 29.-Thc
application of ]. S. Lewis, +. T. Win
slow. W. j. Scarboro. w. f. Redding,
C. c. Crawford and others to organize
the First National Bank of Asheboro,
N. c.. with $4,000 capital, has been
approved by the comptroller Of the cur
rency.
The First National Bank of Monroe.
n. c., has been authorized to begin
business with 100000 capital. o. p.
Heath. president; j. S. English, vice.
presid emit; Roscoe Phifer, cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
NEWS FROM TEoNEssEE.
Woman Teacher Mt Nashville to RI
CciYe Cnrnrric XcfcrnnN, Helm

Woman Teacher ut NnnhvilIc to RE-
ccive Carnegie Vctcrnns' Help.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. May 60
Tom Ledford has been arrested, charged
with the murder of John Stanton,
twelve years ago.
Nashville Methodists hero have de-
cidcd TO join the State Anti-Saloon
League in observing Stainless Flag
Day, on June goth.
Miss Julia Sears. for thirty-two years
in Peabody College, Nashville. rctircs.
becones beneficiary OF the Carnegie
veteran teachers fund. She is the first
In the South and Will draw $1,000 q
year for life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
TAFT AND FOLK TO
SPEAK AT BANQUET
Especial to The Timcs-DIspatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
ST. LOUIS, MO-, May 29.-Secretary
bility, arrived to-day to address the
Alillers Mass Convention banquet to-
morrow. Governor Folk. Democratic
presidential possibility. wires that he
may also attend the banquet, despite
the report that the millers withdrew
the invitation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
,1ucl,lnists QUIT Work.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, May 29.--Ala-
:hinists In the Louisville and Nashville
shops at Decatur. Birmingham. Mont
gomery and Mobile struck to-day for
recognition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
For Trinl OF Minister.

Especial to The Times-Dispntch.l
ST. LOUIS. MO. May 29.-The trial
Of Rev. Andrew Pritchett, arrested on
three SANDER charges, sworn out by
women, was SGT to-day for June 10th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
Kllled by her sweetllenrt

Special to The Times Dlspatch1
st. LOUIS, MO-, May 29.-After lingering
two weeks with bullet in her brain, Minnie
Engrnm, who was shot by her former sweet
heart, died here to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
FINED FOR THROWING
WIFE IN FRONT OF TRAIN

Especial to The Times-D ispatch.1
Sullivan was fined 5000 to-day for
throwing his wife in front OF moving
freight train, causing her to fracture
ribs and break her collar-bone.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

Snow FURRY in Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, MO-, May 20.-Thcre was
a brief snow furry hore today, the
first May snow In twenty-five years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

New Hotel for New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS La, May 1.-THE con-
tract for the new Audubon Hotel was signed
to-day 1t is said that the sum named was
50, 100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
7Killcd Over u Mule,

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May 29.--Dutch
Hcadley was murdered to-day at Clan
ton by Bert Aldridgc. The latter had
had the former indicted for abusing
mule
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

RUSTON, LA, May 29.-Will Grins
and Mack Risinger are held here for
the murder Of FIVE negroes. It is re-
pcrted that dynamite was used.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
One Ycnr for Murder.

UHe AcIr IUr NIurUcF' y -l1-ITTa
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May CIVIL
Creek to-day was given one year in
prison for completely in the murder Of
Superintendent Chamberlayne at Seloco
Mines. Chamberlayne was Virgininn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

NEW IBERIA. La, May 29-Thc
Episcopal convocation was begun here
to-day with the Rev. DR.. G. G. Kramer
presiding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

LAFAYETTE, LA, May 29-The
graduation of the industrial institute
took place here tonight. Miss Julia
Mcmahon, OF New Iberia, was the
honor graduate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

BATON ROUGE, LA. May 29.-Arch-
bishop Blenk addressed forty-two
graduates Of the State University here
tonight. Henry Moyse. of 1berville,
was the honor man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
NAVAL VETERANS
ARE COMING HERE
Commander Wright, Of Florida,
Leaves for the Richmond
Reunion.
rspocIal 10 The rimea.plsnatch

Especial to The Times Dlspatcl,,]
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, May 29.-Judge
4. o. Wright commandor-in-chet OF tho
Confederate Naval Veterans loft tonight
to attend tho reunion. He is In tho midst
of a warm political campaign for municipal
Judgoshlp of Jacksonville. but feels his duty
to veterans demands his presence.
Tho Governor recommends to tho LegIsla-
lture liquor dealers license tax that will
amount to $500 for State, county and city.
1t will pass.
Tho Legislature has been so dllatory with
Important measures that the Governor WILL
without doubt cali an extra session,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30

TANGPAHOA, La, May 29-J B..
Wade, q wealthy farmer of this place,
is charged with murder. He was ap-
pretended BY several officers after q
short running battle. in which no one
was wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-30
BIC SHORTAGE
IN new ORLEANS.
Ex-collector's Accounts Show
Deficit Of Seventy
Thousand.
Thousand.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 2o-The
shortage of Ex-Collector Dudenhecfer,
Of this city, will reach as high as
$4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
SECRETARY TAFT GUEST OF HONOR

Oklahoma City, August 24-secretary of War William II. Taft Is today the guest of Oklahoma City, and tonight in speech at convention hall he will sound the keynote of the campaign of the re- publican party for supremacy in control- ling the new state of Oklahoma. The greatest crowd that this city has ever known thronged the streets and filled ho- tel lobbies and places of business today. Many visitors unable to be accommodated at the hotels renamed up all night or slept in doorways
 MT. Taft was met at the depot by a committee of republicans and driven to a hotel, where he immediately went into conference with leaders of his party in Oklahoma. During the conference local conditions upon which the secretary ex- poets to touch in his speech tonight were discussed.
 After the conference Secretary Taft was taken for an automobile ride around the city. This afternoon monster parade. with MT. Taft as the principal figure, passed along the principal streets. The secretary was accorded an enthusiastic reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

You cawnt eat at 'ome with tn chil- dren asking for food,' they say; you as to share with them, so it's better to come ere"
 "I'm full out" one of them sighed. con tentedly, as she brushed away her plate but she still looked very thin and worn.
 As to results, no statistics can yet be given the school having only been open a month, but the forty-seven babies on tine doctors register have many of them shown signs of real improvement already. and it is hoped that not only will most Of them survive the dangerous summer months, but that they will grow up into strong, healthy young citizens under the care of mothers who have been properly educated In the important duties of motherhood.
 A remarkable diminution in the infant mortality in this terrible district in Lon don has been recorded since Dr. Sykes, the local medical officer, has conducted. with the help of twenty lady voluntary helpers, this crusade on behalf of the baby. The school is about to be enlarged and extended. Some of the features will be a weighing machine for periodical weighing of mothers and babies, q doll dressed in a model set of clothes, demon strations as to how to cut out baby clothes and put them together, a course of instruction to mothers, and lantern lectures on baby culture Nothing can be more practical or more usefule-ol more terribly needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

will sail with his wife for Nicaragua. by way of Ianama.
 The romance of young Zelaya and Miss Baker brought them a good deal of mo- toriety. Zelaya, who had been cadet at West Point did not like the rigorous discipline there and quit. He went to Washington. met and fell in love with Miss Baker. and arrangements were pro- gressing for their wedding when the pros peetlve bridegroom was Kidnapped by sup posed agents of his father. He was taken as far as New Orleans where he re- gained his freedom. He returned forth with to Washington and made Miss Ba- ker his wife. Parental wrath and the cutting off of his allowance followed, and the son of the most powerful and richest man in Central America was com pelled to earn a livelihood.
 News of his fathers forgiveness reached him in Washington Thursday night, through representative of tho Nicaraguan legation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
NO MEAT FAMINE.
Firms Are Moving Their Teams and
 Delivering Meat.

New York, August 24-There is no danger of a meat famine in this city because of the strike of the drivers of delivery wagons of the big meat pack ing companies, according to statements made today by William II. Moves, chairman of the employers committee.
 Mr. Moves said that practically all of the firms affected by the strike were moving their teams and delivering meat today, under the escort of mount ed police, and that the packers had comparatively a full complement of men for dull day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
ZELAYA AND BRIDE
 WILL RETURN HOME

New York. August 2A-Alfonso zelaya- son of the president of Nicarauga, who became estranged from his father because of his marriage to Miss Stella Baker of Washington, daughter of a government clerk has arrived here with his bride on his way home in Managua. There has been a reconciliation between the father and son. The Niearaguan chief of state
 srgiven the prodgal and has asked
 -o come home So on Tuesday he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

His Majesty Nicholas II, Czar of Russia
 His Majesty Wiiam1 H. Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia. His Majesty Franz Joseph Emp of Austria and King of Hungary. His Majesty Edward VII King of Ct Britain and Emperor of India. His Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh
 His Majesty, Albert, King of Saxony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

On still another afternoon there will be a lecture on how to give baby it's bath with a real baby, borrowed from one of the mothers, in the simplest kind of bath, with two chairs and a towel for a screen. Dangling from the ceiling Is bunch of rubber so-called babies comforters,' left behind by those mothers who have been persuaded that it is bad for babys diges- ton to suck them constantly. One baby of a pair of twins had distinctly improved in a fortnight l was told since 1t had given up it's comforter. The mother, rough young factory girl terribly at a loss to know how to manage her yelling twins, had also discon..nued the use of artificial food. at five months, but had not stopped the long tube or the feeding every twenty minutes. What contrast to the otller mother, once Il domestic serN- ant with her smiling, healthy twins, whom she only brought to be sure they were gaining properly in weight. But, then. her husband was in good work, and she was well ted herself so often was the doctor obliged to report that the nursing mother was too under-nourlshe1 herself to be able to feed the baby prop erly that a small restaurant for nursing and expectant mothers has been opened below-stalrs. and there 1 found q number of young mothers babies In arms, eating the dinner costing three half-pence, of praised lamb, vegetables and stewed gooseberries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

The right man who is a hust- Ter can buy with S5OOO a new manufacturing business in Bir- mingham that will easily pay $5000 the first year. Royalty retained. Address Royalty, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
ELITE THEATRE Read This Over and Beat if if
 You Can

c. D. Roussey, formerly of the Mar vel Theatre, has just returned from the east, where he has been in search of first-class vaudeville people, and has been very successful in procuring the very best of talent.
 MT. c. E. Roussey will manage the Elite Theatre, commencing Monday, August 26, and invites one and all to visit the best show ever produced in Dc or 10c theatre in the city of Bir- mingham for 5c.
 SPECIAL NOTICE.
 House will open at 10:30 a. m., and there will be something doing" every minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

WANTED-One good clothing man and one furnishing man of steady habits. Permanent po- sition and only a good salesman need apply. Applicants apply at store between 4 and 6 o'clock Monday.
 JOHNSON & M'COY GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

MIR. CHARLES BRADY, the gentleman with the big baritone voice. He has played head line acts in some of the best vaudeville houses in the country, and it will be treat for you to hear him.
 OPEL, Americas recognized baton spinner, novelty juggler and magician, late of the Western Vaudeville Circuit
 DlDA, In her beautiful creations and dances.
 DOORS OPEN at 10:30 a. m. Regular performance in full from l p. m. until II D. m. You may anticipate a contiuous melange of music, mirths song, comedy and pathos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

WANTED-First-class sales man for North Alabama; gro
 cery or tobacco man preferred. Address A A, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

Ringleader Flour is the best. G. w. Hopson 6 Sons Mill, agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25
STORES FOR RENT.

Three modern stores, 25X14O, l floor, on Fourth Ave, between 18th and 18th Sts., for rent. Most desirable location for gro cery store, or retail business of any sort. Four story building, 25x140, 2104 First Ave.
 JEMISON R. E. 6 INS. co.
 2024 Third Ave.
 Elks picnic and barbecue, Ger mania Park, Aug. 29. Admis- sion 25c. Ladies free.
 Good harness is sold onlv by Reckling at 1911 2d ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-25

MISS LUCILLE HARPER, the lady with the cultivated opera voice. She will render some operatic selections which will open your eyes. Miss Harper is formerly of London, England, where she was very success ful, also in the leading houses of this country