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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
LABORERS PROTEST
 AGAINST DISCHARGE
10000 Arsenal Employees Parade In London-The Kings Reply to Petl-
 tlon Doesn't Satisfy Them.

London, May ls.-The men employed at the Woolwich arsenal demonstrated for second time today their disapproval of Minister Haldanes policy in discharging a large percentage of the arsenal em- ployes.
 They marched from the arsenal to Trafalgar square. Only POGO men started, but they were joined by many other workers, including large contingent of men and women from the many cloth ing departments at Pimlico and nearly 10,- 900 persons, augmented by thousands of manufacturers finally lined up in front of the monument. Addresses were deliv- cred by laborite< members of the house and resolution was passed calling on the government to realize that the dls- charge of 10000 had reduced the arsenal output below peace strength.
 King Edwards reply to the petition of the labor men, through the home office. was then read to the assembly. In this his majesty expressed his grief and dis tress that the men were without employ ment, saying also he was confident no man had been discharged whose labor the arsenal could profitably employ and that everything would be done to mitigate the resultant hardship. The King said he had referred the petition to Mir. Baldane with the expression of his personal wish to this effect. When the gathering was asked if it was satisfied with this reply the multitude cried loudly: No" The proceedings were very ordinary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Animals, Nurses in London.

A London paper says that nurses skilled in the diseases of cats and dogs can obtain regular employment at s10 week for looking after sick prize and pedigree pets. There Is a training school for ani- mals' nurses in Pimlico. A certificate is granted to apt pupils after six months experience in the care of sick creatures of all sorts, cats and dogs particularly. Women make much better kennel nursea than men do, and there Is a growing demand especially in big country houses, for the services of women able skillfully to carry out a veterinary surgeons treat- ment One successful dogs nurse holds the full certificate of well known Lon- don hospital. but she prefers to devote her nursing talents to canines rather than to humans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
STREET CAR STRIKE
 IS MORE SERIOUS
No Cars Run In nsvllle-Streets Are Crowded, But No Demon
 stratlon.

Evansville, Ind, May 1s.-The street car strike Is regarded as more serious to- night than at any time since it started. Since o'clock this afternoon no cars have been running, and while the streets have been crowded tonight there has been no demonstration. The street railway company is determined to run their cars tomorrow. The mayor and chief of police declared tonight that while they antici- pated no trouble they would try and meet all emergencies and endeavor to protect life and property. Every police- man in the city has been on special duty for twenty-four hours. Several strike breakers are in the city and more are ex- pected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
JACKSON POWELL DIES.
Graduating Exercises Held at Green
 vile Public School.

Greenvllle, May s.-(Special)-Th com nunity is sad today over the death or Jackson Powell, eldest son of Hon. and Mrs. John B. Powell. He was almost N years of age, young man of fine physique and bright mind. An attack of fever, not considered serious at first, proved fatal the end coming this morn ing.
 The graduating exercises of the Green vile Public school took place last night, when the opera house was taxed beyond it's seating capacity to hold the large audience.
 The six young graduates were Misses M. E. Ewing, Lucille Wright, Janie Lehman and Anna Mckee, Porter Martin and Alyyn stunhart They rendered in highly creditable manner their essays and decla- nations.
 A literary address by Dr. C. J. Owens of Abbeville was a delightful feature of the evening the reputation Of the speaker us one of the most polished orators among the educators Of the state being fully verified.
 The medal offered by the school board to the pupil attaining the highest grade was awarded to Miss Annie Laurie Bee land.
 The opening overture was rendered by Jefferson Hamilton. Alvyn Bernard Stein hart on cornet, piano and violin, and the programme was interspessed by piona trlos by Miss Metcalfs pupils and violin solo by Miss Jamie Lehman.
 Miss Lora V. Allen. the eighth grade teacher of the Public school, will leace tomorrow for her home at Flat Creek, Tenn.
 Judge l.. NJ. Lane will go to Birming- ham this afternoon to be with his mother, who is very H.
 Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Dunklin of Selma are guest of relatives
 Mrs. George Kerr Armes of Birmlng- ham is visiting her mother and sisters.
 Miss Bertha Scale has returned from vergreen, where she has been teaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
oFFIcE.sEEKERs' LOVE FEAST.
Annual Picnic Near Meridian Occasion
 of Much Speech Making.

Meridian, Miss, May s.-(Special.)-The thirty-sixth annual suquelena picnic was held rear the home of Col. Bill Denton twelve miles from Meridian, today. The affair was attended by at least 1000 peoI pie, coming from Meridian and every direction. to this annual gathering.
 There was large number of local and state candidates present. The state can didates were D. N. Thomas. T. U. Sisson, Charles Scott, E. J. Smith, T. Henry. P. S.yStovall and Richard Bradley. This fig d regular office seekers love sfeast every campaign year. All the state can didates spoke first and then the local candidates had the platform. There was music by string band and several old settlers sang hymns.
 Col. Bill Denton, as master of cere- monies introduced the candidates in their turn.
 At noon there was such a feast as never was seen before spread on the long tables, and every one on the ground was invited to come up and eat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
NEGRO SOLDIER IS
 GUILTY OF ASSAULT
Member of Twenty-flfth Infantry Who Shot Captain Macklin Will
 Go to Prison.

Fort Reno, Okla, May 1S.-Corporal Knowles colored, of Company A, Twenty fifth infantry, charged with murderously assaulting Captain Macklin at Fort Reno, on the night of December 1. last, was to- day found guilty by the courtmartial, which reviewed his trial at Fort Sill. The findings of the courtmartial have been submitted to General McCaskey, review ing officer, who will announce sentence later. The defendant will be sent either to Leavenworth or Alicastriz Island The officials who composed the courtmartial left Lawton last night.
 The Twenty-fifth infantry was dismissed by President Roosevelt for their part in the Brownsville, Tex, affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
BAPTISTS ID MEET
 AT HOT SPRINGS Southern Convention Hears
 Educational Reports OF SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK $5ooo Subscribed By Delegates for Woman's Training School at Louis
 vlle-Hosplta Assoela-
 ton Elects Officers.
OF SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK

Richmond Va, May 1s-The committee tist convention have decided to hold the next meeting of the body at Hot Springs. Va. The date has not been determined.
 The report on education was read by Dr. P. T. Hale of Kentucky. and that on Baptist Theological seminary at Louls- vile was submitted by Dr. E. Y. Mullins. Both reports were adopted.
 Five thousand dollars was subscribed by the delegates to the convention for the Women's Training school in Louisville, Ky.
 The afternoon session was devoted mainly to the discussion of Sunday school work.
 Dr. Gambrill of Texas introduced to the convention Baron Uuxkull, the represen- tative of the Baptist union or Russia, who spoke briefly in the interest of the Baptist work in his country. On motion of E. E. Folk of Tennessee, a resolution was adopted protesting against the issue by the national government of privilege taxes for the sale of liquor where the state laws are against such sales.
 The American Baptist Hospital assoela- ton met today with President R. c. Buckner in the chair. It was resolved to change the constitution so that the term of each office should be four years,
 Vice presidents elected included: M. P. Hunt, Louisville; M. D. Early, Blackwell, Okla; B. Lowrey, Blue Mountain, Miss. D. E. King, Mckinney, Tex. S. M. Brown, Kansas City, Mo; II. P. Hurt, Memphis, Tenn; L. G. Broughton, Att lanta, Ga.; J. w. Lowe, Lachowfu, China; J. F. Trice, Lake Charles, La; J. A. Jenkins, Montgomery, Ala.
 It was the unanimous sense of the meeting that the president and general secretary would use all diligence in for warding hospital work in every state, territory and foreign country that they may find accessible. At the final session of the trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological seminary, held today, the &C., ton of the faculty and executive commit tee in arranging a leave of absence for Professor Carver, who has been in bad health, was approved and vacancies in the board of trustees were filled by the election of the following;
 For Virginia, Rev. H. Pitt, D. D.; for South Carolina, W. c. Lindsay, II. A, Babgy and P. P. McGee; for Mississippi w. w. Barbrough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
ANOTHER BODY IN wREckAeE.
caueed By Explosion at the Lookout
 Tunnel.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 1s.-Another body, that of an unidentified negro, was taken from the wreck caused by the ex- plosion at Lookout Mountain tunnel Frl- day, which destroyed a bridge and d whole freight train. This brings the num- Der dead up to four.
 Rumors are afloat that several more vic tims will be uncovered when the debris is removed. Two hundred and seventx-four kinds of explosive were used in the blast William Ford, the man who set off the blast, is still missing, and the sheriff force is searching for him. He is charged with responsibility for the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
NINE WORKMEN
 DROWNED AT COLON
Stampede Occurs and Ferryboat Over turns on the chagres
 River.

Colon, May 1S.-Nine worl1men were drowned as the result of the overturn- ing of a ferryboat on the Chagres river Thursday. The commissions steam launch Grace. which is utilized every day as ferryboat, started early in the morn ing with about 150 Greek, Italian and West Indian laborers on beard. It was noticed that the Grace had a list and in endeavoring to get her on an even keel. a stampede occurred The boat cap- sized and the passengers were thrown Into the river. A majority of them saved their lives by swimming search, however, resulted in the finding of nine bodies. Some of the dead, it Is reported, were buried at once in their wet garments. An Investigation into the affair Is being con- ducted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Statements True, Says Ruef.

San Franciso, May 1S.-Although Abraham Ruef was on the verge of a collapse when he was excused from the witness stand in the grand jury room, he passed restful night, and this morning, accompanied by Elisor Biggy on a brisk walk through the Presidio reservation. Asked as to the statement by Mayor Schmitz that Ruef had "lied' in stating that he had paid bribes to the mayor, Ruef declined to make any comment beyond saying that his statement was made under oath and could be depended upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Sunday School Convention at Rome.

Rome, May 1s.-The fifth International Sunday school convention was opened here tonight in the presence of many dele gates representing nearly 100000 people throughout the world. All the countries of Europe, as well as China, Australia, Japan the West Indies India and Africa, were represented. A number of speeches were delivered and received with great enthusiasm. Ambassador Griscom spoke for the United States. Mile. Italia Gari- baldi for Italy and the other countries were presented and duly heard from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Ghosts at Hampton Court.
n the st. James Gazette.

From the St. James Gazette.
 Whether q policeman saw a number of phantoms at Hampton court recently or not. the famous pie cannot be deprived of it's ghosts. There are at least three of them. There is that of Jane Seymour. one of the wives of Henry VIII, which Is said to have been seen wandering about the building with a lighted taper in her hand. The ghost of Mrs. Sibell Penn. who 1.--. in 15G2, is asserted to have been no- ticed several times since the year 1929, when, in pulling Oown the old church. her tcmb was disturbed. Then there Is what is called the shrieking ghost of Queen Catharine Howard, which haunts a gallery near the queens great staircase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
 SEVENTY-ONE RESCUED.
Had Been In Coal Mine Day and a
 Half,

Evansville, Ind, May 1S.-A special from Madison, Ky, says: Seventy-one men were rescued from the Royal coal mines near this city today, after having been underground for a day and a half The rope attached to the big cage in hoisting the cars from the mines broke and the cages fell to the bottom, bursting into small bits and blocking the entrance so that it was impossible for the workmen to get out. A rope was lowered into the air shaft and the men were pulled out one by one. The men rescued were unhurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Conspiracy Aqainst Emperor.

St. Petersburg. May 1S.-An official dec laration in the matter of the conspiracy against the life of Emperor Nicholas dis covered at Tzarsko -Selo probably will be made to the lower house of parliament on Monday It is proposed to introduce an interpolation asking what truth there Is in the published reports of the conspiracy and what steps the government is taking to protect the person of the Emperor. It is said Premier Stolypin will reply, giving, so far as Is advisable, the details of the plot,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
3 NEGROES STAMPED
 TODEATHIN PANIC
A Lamp on Stage overturns During Graduating Exerelses-Over
 Twenty Injured.

Fort Gibson, Iowa, May 1s.-At the grad uating exercises of Fort Gibson colored schools here tonight a lamp on the stage exploded, causing a panic among the 300 negroes present. The audience stampeded, stamping to death three persons. Over twenty others were seriously injured. The names were not obtainable tonight.
 The dead: Polly Ross, Laura Large and Alora Grandan, a child.
 The bodies of the three killed were so badly crushed that they were hardly recOgnizable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
NEGRO ASSAULTER
 MAY BE LYNCHED
Maryland Mob of Men and Boys Sur round the Jall at Upper
 Marlboro.

Baltimore, May 1s,--A special from Upper Marlboro, Md, says:
 Eugene Proctor, the negro accused of having attempted to criminally assault Mrs. Charles Spencer of Oxon Hill, April last, may be lynched before morning Crowds of men and boys are in the streets surrounding the Prince George hotel and threats of lynching are heard. Tonight rumors are in circulation that the prisoner. heavily guarded, has been taken out of town. but this report is not confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
In Crimson GuIch.

From the Washington Star.
 T suppose you will give that man a jury trial?''
 Friend" answered Broncho Bob, i've Just suffered the loss of one of the lead in members of our community by this distresin homicide. What's the use of lockin' up twelve more of our leadn' citizens to start an argument an fight 1t out sArnlazA xannATA .s..., ..,. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
MRS. DAVIS KILLED BY GAR.
Cloud of Dust Obscured View-The
 Daughters Narrow Escape.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1s.-Mrs Mary K. Davis, wife of Samuel A. Davis, bag gagemaster of the Southern railway of Highland Park, suburb of Chattanooga, stepped in front of a northbound Oak street car at the west end of Metallic avenue viaduct shortly before noon to- day and was knocked a distance of twelve feet, receiving injuries from which she died about o'clock tonight. The acci- dent was due to cloud of dust which totally obscured the car. Her two daugh- ters narrowly escaped death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
POLICEMAN TAPLEY ON TRIAL.
The Man He Killed Had Been Seen
 Coming Out of His House.

Jackson. Miss. May 1s.-Policeman Tap ley, who yesterday shot and killed Her bert Taylor. whom he caught in his home with Mrs. Tapley, was released on $200O bond by Justice Thompson at 11:sO to- night An immense crowd attended the preliminary trial where 1t developed that Taylor had frequently been seen coming out of Tapley's residence at night, and that he had been warned to stay away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
AtIanta,s Religious MeetInq.

Atlanta, May s.-(special)-The great est religious meeting ever held in At seven Methodist bishops, including Bishops Ward, Atkins, Morrison, Chandler, Key, Hendrix and Galloway, will come to At Ianta to launch the Wesley memorial in- terprise, and institutional church enter prise building, which will cost s500,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Accept Prof. AsweeIrs Reslqnation.

Jackson. Miss, May 1S.-(special)- trustees of the State university did noth- ing further than to accept the resignation of Professor Aswell as chancellor at a special meeting held today and to post pone the election of a successor until the regular meeting on June 3. The salary of the chancellor was increased to s5000 per annum, but. not to begin for two 9aaxG zls s.iuSaasra.L .z kxx1.s 3aL ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Mrs. Ellison Dies at Jackson, Miss.

Jackson. Miss, May 1S.-(Special0-Mr D. G. Ellison. wife of the head chemist at the Jackson Fertilizer-plant, died today after protracted illness. She was native of Columbia, s. C., and the re- mains go there for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Unknown Man Killed.

Atlanta, May 1S.-(Special)-An un- known man was run over and killed by the Georgia Railway and Electric com pany tonight, near Lakewood. It is be- lieved he was intoxicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Attend the Races
 Lake Como Rink

Bob Stubbs on Motor Cycle vs. two of the fastest skaters in Birmingham. Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, May g, 24 and 25,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19

Picnic and Barbecue given by Germania Park Association, Thursday, May 23d, for mem- bers and families. x
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-20
OLYMPIA OPERA co. CASINO. Presenting Fra DiavOlO.
WATCHFOR A STRIKE
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF IS
 ON GUARD.
If Car Company Employees Follow the UmiOn There Will Not Be Op- p0rtunity to Make
 Trouble.

Birmingham, May 19.-(Speciai. )- In order to be in regimes should there be any trouble, B squad of dep uty sheriffs were in Sheriff Higdon' S office last night and today and again tonight while scouts were around the city watching the development in the efforts making to organize the street railway employees.
 Already the union is said to have 200 members while an order to the men to either turn in the union cards or the badge of employment may be enforced.
 Captain Lucien C. Brown, chief dep uty sheriff, was in charge at the sheriff's office all day. He announced late this afternoon that he did not anticipate any trouble though he was informed that three meetings had been held after II o'clock last night among the men organizing. No trouble will be tolerated, say the of- fcers of the County and should a be well in hand before anything can be done. It is understood that quite a large number of the men who joined the union have surrendered their union cards already and others will follow suit.
 Some delay is reported In the service but the railway officials believe that they are not going ito have any trouble further than to watch their interests while the efforts are being made to organize.
 A number of the men left the ser vice of the company this afternoon rather than surrender their union cards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-20
READY FOR KNIGHTS
1DDTIE WILL GIVE PYTHIANs s0LAD HAND.'
HeunA LsAge Members Win Begin As-
 &sewblfnx in Gulf City Today ss List of the Local Slst Gommitteee.

Mobile, May 1s--(special. )-The comfaw convention of the Knights Of Pythfas of Alabama Is the one engross- fng topic of conversation here. The ' Generai committee as well as the sub- committee have perfected plans Tor q round of events that will make two HAys truly . continuous performance Of pleasure to the gathering of nota- bles from ali over the country, the local members of the order and the public of Mobile.
 This convention is of particular im- porfance to the city as during its ses- sion Jacob D. Bloch will assume the head of an order which with such predecessors as the lamented Or. Thomas, Nichols, Garber and Knight show what shiningexamples have steer cd its course to such great achieve ments and in MT. Bloch the true. the able and sterling Mobile citizen as Grand Chancellor its future is most promising.
 With Henry P, Brown of Cleburne, Texas, Supreme yice-Chancelior, and Lieutenant Governor Gray of Alabama present, there will be gathered mem- bers who have attained distinction in Ill walks of life. Mir. Brown. the Su- preme Vice. Chancellor. is native Ala bamian and he Is an additional honor they can claim.
 All the social clubs. commercial bodies and kindred fraternal organiza- lions have extended the courtesies at their disposal.
 Much interest has manifested itself pmong the merchants and public gen. .braIly and it is expected by the time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-20
BUILD FINE HOME
TwELyE-sTORY OFFICE BUILDING
 IN PENSACOLA.
It Will Be Constructed for American National Bank--A German Leaps Overheard and Is
 Drowned.

Pensacola, Fla, May 19.-tSpeciaL) )-- A twelve story building Is to be erect ed at the corner of Palafox and Gov ernment Streets by the American Ma tional Bank, which institution has pur- chased from Mrs. H. S. Keyser the pres- ent three story building which occupies the site. The consideration was 1885, 500.
 The location is the most prominent in the city, being oposite the post of- flee and at a corner where people pass from every section of the city. The bank has been on deal for some prop erty on Palafox Street for several months, as it desired to secure a site upon which to erect the finest office building in Florida, but it was not un- til the Keyser property was offered that a suitable site could be procured. The property faces 61 feet on Palafox Street by 92 feet on Government Street, and 1t f6 proposed to devote the entire lower floor to the banking business, with the other eleven floors for offices for prom inent naval stores, commission mer- chants. wholesale grocery firms and other prominent business men who are customers of the bank. The building is now occupied by the Citizens Ma tional Bank, the Western Union Tele- graph Company, A. Lischkon and oth- CTS on the ground floor, while the up- per floors are utilized as offices.
 These institutions will move out be- fore November l. as all of the contracts expire within that period. and at that tional will decide definitely upon the plans of the sky-scraper. and will have the present three-story structure de- molished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-20
orientnl Art speclmens.

A great number of the admirers of Oriental art work have been greatly pleased by a beautiful line of these goods now being displayed on Dexter Avenue The display is handled by Mir, ". Cora, and comprises a bewil- dering array of rare and beautiful Ori- entaI rugs Japanese ware of various kinds. hand-carved Teak wood, ham mered brass in the most fanciful shapes. Oriental embroidery of most exquisite patterns and numerous other articles too numerous to mention. MT. Cora and his associates are disposing of these goods at auction, as they are called to Jamestown to handle large exhibit there. thus affording Montgom- erians an excellent opportunity to pro- cure these novelties at remarkably low prices,
 Three sales a day, 10 a. m, 4 p m. and 7:3O p. m 21S Dexter Ave..-adv,