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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
TOLSTOI CALLS
 OFF CELEBRATION

St. Petersburg, Sunday, April 12.-Al- though in difference to the wishes of Tolstoi, the plans for an international celebration at Yas Naga Poliana, this summer of the writer's S0th birthday, Co which delegations from Russia and abroad had been invited, have been abandoned, admirers of the Russian novelist propose to signalize his jubil ee by the formation of an international Tolstoi society similar to the Goethe, Dante and Shakespearan societies, de- signed to study and propagate the ideas of Tolstoi, to collect materials concern ing his lifes activity and ultimately to purchase the home at Yas Naga Poliana for a Tolstoian museum.
 Celebration of the anniversary will be held in St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities. Tolstofs reasons for de- clining the honor are given in a let ter to Mychael Stakhoyich E which he writes:
 q address myself to you with a very great request, namely, to stop the plan of a jubilee celebration which will give me nothing but pain, and what is worse the consciousness of evil do- ing. You know that particularly at my age when I am so near death, nothing is more precious than the love of my fellowmen, and I fear lest this affection suffer from this jubilee. received yesterday letter in which it was said that all members of the or thodox church (from which Tolstoi as is well known, was excommunicated) |, would be affronted by this celebration. I have never thought of it in that light. but what was written is cor rect. Not only among the orth odox. but also among many others, the cele- bration of my jubilee would provoke evil feelings.
 "Those who love me, q know them and they know mel, need no outward forms to express their affections. Therefore do what you can to prevent this celebration and free me from this sorrow. I shall ever be very thank full"
 Count Leo Tolstoi, has, it is an nounced, has written a new novel which, however, will only be publish ed after his death. It is entitled Father Sergius,' from it's hero, a young qua cd officer, who retires from the world and becomes monk, on learning of the unchastity of the young girl with whom he had fallen in love. He be- comes famous for sanctity, but is sub jected to repeated worldly tempta tions, finally yields to a tempest of senual passion and after killing the victum lust leaves the ministry to become a wanderer on the earth The study of the moral struggle of the monk and-ef the confiding faith of the peasants thronging to the shrine of the holy man, give, it is said, opportunity for masterly Tolstoian description.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
CATHOLICS CELEBRATE
 CENTENNIAL IN NEW YORK

New York, April 26-Every Catholic church within the archdiocese of New York was in festal array today. while perhaps 100000 men. women and children gave thanks for the progress that Catholicism has made in New York since it was formally established 10O years ago. It was the beginning of the week of rejoicing in honor of the comple- tion of a century of activity.
 The center of interest was St. Patrick's cathedral at which at II o'clock this morning Monsignor Lavelle, the rector, was celebrant of solemn mass of thanksgiving and the archbishop of New York preached a sermon The edifice was decorated in the interior with the papal colors and outside and between it's tap ering towers the American flag was hung to the breeze.
 Cardinal Logue. the primate of Ireland, occupied the archbishop's throne and gave the blessing at the close. Archbishop Farley welcomed Cardinal Logue to this country. He then delivered a sermon, in the course of which he reviewed the his- tory of Catholicism in New York, spoke of the numerous patriots it had given to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
MILLS ARRESTED
 AFTER SEVEN YEARS

Philadelphia, April 26.-After eluding the authorities for nearly seven years. ". J. Mills was arrested here today and held for a requisition from North Carolina, where he is wanted for the alleged em- bezzement of $26O0, which it is said he se- cured as insurance premium from Miss Hattie Bryant, now Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Laurinburg, N. c. Mills was repre- sentative of a New York insurance com pany in North Carolina.
 On the day of her marriage it is alleged Miss Bryant gave Mills $140O to deposit In a bank That was in December, 1901, and the insurance and North Carolina of foials have since been looking for him.
 His whereabouts were made known hy a jealous woman, the police say, and to- gether with local detectives William A. Scott assistant insurance commissioner of North Carolina located the man in d house in the northern section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
GREEK EASTER
 OBSERVED HERE

The Greeks of Birmingham yesterday celebrated the Creek Easter, which comes two weeks later than that of tn he Gregorian calendar. The Julian calen- dar is still in vogue among the ad- herents of the Greek church. The day was celebrated with fitting ceremonies in the Greek church at the scorner of Avenue and Ninteenth street.
 A number of services were held dur ing last week by the Creeks, the Sacred Banquet of Christ and the Twelve Apostles being celebrated on Thursday night, while the conception seyrvices weae held on Friday night. ihe tomb" plays an important part in the conception services, it being sup posed to represent the tomb of Christ. It was made of flowers. with a base and arches, lilies of the valley being the most prominent flower
 The Greeks bought the oh ed- flee at the corner of Avenue c and Nineteenth street about a year ago from the Simpson Methodist eongrega tion The building was remodeled and the interior is on an elaborate scale. There is a large colony of Greeks m Birmingham and tn cir services are well attended.
 The Greek church is the prevailing church in Russia, Greece and a num- Der of other smaller European and Asatic countries. It also numbers q large following in Egypt The hea ] of the church is called the patriarch or ecumenical, and is located at Con stantinople, Turkey. There are four lesser patriarchs, these being located at Jerusalem, Damascus, Antioch and Alexandria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Two Sets of DeIeqates.

Gufport, Miss, April 26.-Two sets of delegates will go to the national repub- lican convention from thu Sixth congress. sional district of Mississippi. At the con- vention held here today it was proposed to indorse the candidacy of Secretary of War Taft, but this was strongly op- posed by the negroes in attendance who proposed that resolutions be passed de- claring Senator Foraker the most fit can didate split resulted and those who favored Secretary Taft elected w. A.. Collins and Thomas J. Key as delegates Those who had opposed resolutions in- dorsing Secretary Taft named J. w. Ram dolph and T. s. Thigpen. The first two were instructed for Secretary Taft, while the others will go uninstructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Memorial Day at Roanoke.

Roanoke Aprn 26.-(Special. .)-Memorial Day was observed in Roanoke yesterday in splendid style. This is always one of the greatest occasions of the year, and the celebration today was one of the most picturesque and inspiring yet witnessed. Over 100 Confederate Veterans marched to the strains of martial music and re- neweI the fellowship of vanished years. The outpouring of people from town and country gave the town gala day appear ance. It was remarked that but littlc business was done. notwithstanding the large crowds. The people gave them selves up to enjoying themselves and honoring the old soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Cost of Decoration.

"The estimated cost of decorating Br- mingham along the line of march for the reunion is 5000. instead of 5000, as a slip of the types in The Age-Herald of Sun day made it appear said a member of the committee. '.The official decorator has designed artistic effects, and will use the best quality of stuff. such as will not be spoiled by rain As many buildings are to be decorated the cost will fall lightly on firms and individuals"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Sidewalk Needs Mendina.

Birmingham has been often praised for it's well-paved streets said man about town, but there are several pieces of sidewalk that need mending.
 "One of the sidewalks badly out of re- pair is on the east side of Twentieth street near the Church of the Advenr. On Sunday there is perhaps no sidewalk used by greater number of people than that referred to. I hope the authorities will look after the needed repair be- tween now and the timo of the reunion. The sidewalk could be put in frst-class condition with very little expenditure of money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Maryland Republicans.

Baltimore, April 26-The republican state convention will be held in this city on Thursday next, when four delegates at large to the national convention at Chi cago, and their alternates, will be elected. All the district delegates have been elect ed except those of the Second and Fifth districts. At present it seems altogether probable that the four delegates at large will go to the national convention in- structed in favor of Secretary of War Taft and that the state convention will adopt resolutions in his favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Rraxe Fireman Killed.

Houston, Tex, April 2G.-Crawling through window on the lower floor of the Mercantile Grain elevator, in which a fire was smoldering, after being warned by his captain not to enter the building, Fireman Barney c. Moffatt lost his life today. A portion of an upper floor gave way and precipitated 200 bags of grain upon Moffatt, who was smothered. While his companions were endeavoring to ex- tricate him two other firemen who en- tered the building with Moffatt escaped with minor injuries. >
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Disquieting Rumors.

City of Mexico, April 26.-There is persistent rumor here today that news oi most disquieting nature has been received by the Mexican state department from Guatemala. According to reports, President Diaz has called cabinet meet ing to discuss Central American affairs. This meeting is said to be scheduled for tomorrow It is stated good author ity that six battalons of Mexican troops have been ordered to proceed at once to Tapachula, on the Mexican-Guatemala frontier. Whether or not this movement of troops is connected in any way with the recent disturbances in Guatemala can-. not be officially verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Coming to the Reunion.

.sThe Confederate Veterans reunion seems to have been well advertised, be- cause in every southern town l have visited I hear it talked about and many people I have met say they will be in Birmingham on that occasion,' said 8. P. Reedy of St. Louis, who has recently travelled through the southwest.
 Texas will send a big crowd and Ark ansas will also be well represented at the reunion Birmingham has a good name and seems to be popular convention city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
TOTAL OF DEATH MISERY AND RUIN
 ARE FOOTED UP
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

-@c@~c~~~~e~~@~~~o~@ -~.~1~~~~--~~-~~~~~~-- Harris, Griffin, MeDonough, Locust Grove, Cedartown, Cave Springs. Total, O.
 Alabama-Albertville, High Mound, Hat ton, Leesburg, Settlement, Blountsville. Total. S.
 The four members of the Rayburn fam fly reported killed at Baskerville, Miss, were not killed. but were injured, two of them, Robert Raybarn and wife, se- riously.
 The following deaths of white persons have not previously been reported;
 Melton, Miss: Potts and wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Republicans Meet Tomorrow.

Little Rock, April 26-The republican state convention will meet at Hot Springs on Tuesday to nominate a state ticket and adopt platform. The indications point to the indorsement of the Roose- welt administration and the adoption of a resolution instructing the delegates-at- large to the Chicago convention to vote for the nomination of Secretary Ia x It is said there will be strong figL. to embody a prohibition plank in the plat form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Duc de Chaulnes' Funeral.

Paris April 26.-After the celebration of a solemn requiem at the church at St
 Philippe du Roule tomorrow morning, the body of the Due de Chaulnes will be con veyed to Dampierre, where a second serv- ice will be held on Tuesday. This will be attended by the members of the fam fly and the most intimate friends, after which the body will be inferred in the mortuary chapel of the historic chateau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Open Headuuarters.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 26.-- Headquarters will be openes tomorrow for the repub- lican state CT 'aich will be hcld here on " ettendance is not expected 4, but there will be an enthisia-~ tus given to the Knox boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Sidney He pert Dies.

Orlando. Fla. April 26.-Mai. Sidney Herbert Lacy journalist. soldier and his torian, died today at his home at Malt land. Under the pen name of Sidney Herbert he had for years contributed to leading southern newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 What a boy likes about a bathtub is when the water won't run.
 A woman has an idea that taking your breakfast in bed is being in society.
 No matter how big a girls hat is a man can't get under it without pumping into her lips.
 One of the hardest things is to tell Q woman you love her in enough different ways to satisfy her.
 A nice thing about vegetable garden is the money you would have wasted some other way if it hadn't been there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Governor,s Order.

Baton Rouge, La, April Ex-Governor Blanchard has called upon the military authorities of the state to aid in the work of caring for the sufferers in the tornado which devastated portions of this state Friday. Tents will be sent to Amite City, where there are many persons home less, and Adjutant General Stafford has been ordered to Coneordia parish to re- port on the situation there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Maine Republicans.

Portland Me-, April 26.-The republican convention to be held in this city next Thursday probably will not instruct the delegates at large to Chicago. While resolutions in favor of one candidate or another may be presented they are not likely to be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Additional Dead.

Hattiesburg Miss, April 26.-The bodies of Henry Edwards, Nathan White and Robert White, all residing near Richton, have been found
 The death list in the corn settlement be- tween this city and Oaixlands will prob ably reach 10. The known dead are; MT. and Mrs. Thomas Poole.
 Mrs. Nelson Poole.
 Chambers Croft.
 Nathan Robbins, wife and child.
 At Indian Springs the Rev. Bairlay, a Baptist minister, was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
MAD NO CHOICE.

From th> Warren Tribune Jollier.
 Two little Warren girls got into quar- rel the other day.
 You're nothing but an adopted child said the one tauntingly.
 Yes admitted the other, "but was selected from a whole big bunch of chil- dren, while your folks had to keep you whether they wanted to or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Boycott Is Effective.

Pensacola, April 26.-That the boycott on the Pensacola Electric company is ef- fective is evident from the fact that not over 50 persons were handled on all com hined lines today. Parties going to and from church either walked or rode in hacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Mayor Mcclellan has completed one half of his term and he proposes to serve out the other half by postponing that famous recount thatnever handles a ballot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Hans Wagner receives $10,000 this year for carrying Big Stick and using it on spheres propelled viciously in his neighborhoOd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Europe catches onto changes in con ditions in this country quickly, for last month only 32,517 immigrants came in as against 139,11S in March of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The candidates for Secretary of War know now they must first nominate Tatt for President in order to create vacancy in that office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The fishermen are up against the straw-vote takers this season, and it is an even race between them in the re- spect of deception and yarn-spinning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The new currency commission may inquire, first, has there been a panic If so, why? It promises to become a
 fine debating school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Every day should be cleaning up day in this city. The town should be spiek- and-span when the Veterans come in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
THE SONG OF LOVE AND DEATH.

Tennysons 'Idylls of the King" Sweet is true love, tho given in vain.
 in vain; And sweet is death who puts an end to
 pain: I know not which is sweeter, no, not |. Love art thou get? then bitter death Love, thou bitter; 'weet is dea a
 to F. O Love, # death be sweet, let me die. Sweet Love- that seems not made TO
 fade away, Sweet death. that seems to make uz
 loveless clay I know not which is sweeter, no not l. l fain would follow love, if tn
 could be; needs must follow death, who ca's Tor me-; Call and I follow. I follow! let me die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
John Jackson Dies.

Amite. La April 26.-John Jackson, an old negro, died here today of injuries re- ceived in the tornado Friday, bringing the total death list in this town up to 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Fifteen Bodies Found.

Hattiesburg, Miss, April 2G.-News re- ceived here tonight from Alencon neigh borhood, in Perry county, says that 15 persons were killed in that vicinity Tn Fridays storm, and a number of others injured. The known dead are w. K. Howell. his wife and seven children; seven members of family living 10 miles southwest of Riehton are also reported to have been killed.
 The greatest force of the storm passed three miles south of RiclAon, where much propertyswas destroyed.
 Wire communication Is still interrupted and information from the country dis tricts is being received by courier or through the mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The baseball fan is convinced that the season in this city has been opened auspiciously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Atlanta, April 26.-The death list in Georgia stands at approximately 30, with a heavy loss in farming districts to prop erty. The crop damage is small. Re- ports are still coming from Northern Ala bama, parts of Mississippi and Louisiana, but the list of dead is not materially in- creased. With probably 1900 persons in jured, possibly 30 towns damaged, the story of ruin is told. The communities which suffered most were wooden built villages. the majority of them with a comparatively small number of inhabi- tants. Wind caused the greatest havoc and negro residents form the larger pro- portion of dead and injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Japan is sending warships on prac- tiee cruise to southern China. Prac- tice cruises may yet become epidemic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

One club in Georgia is called the Happy Jug Handle, Its mission is explained in it's happy name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The reactionaries in either party have folded their tents and tongues and gumshoed out of sight and hear Ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Thaw is not willing to remain off cially insane. He thinks he knows a thing or two about that trick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
HALF MILLION IS
 LOST IN NEW YORK

London, April 26.-The London postal authorities have learned that two bags of mail from this city, containing securities and other valuables worth $500, GOO, were stolen in New York the latter part of last month. According to the reports received Louis and was shipped by the Majestic, which arrived in New York on March 26; the other destined for Brooklyn was shipped by the steamer Philadelphia, which arrived at New York on March s9. Both bags disappeared in transit between the steamers and the postoffce.
 It is stated that they were handed over to the mail boats and receipted for. Ef- forts have been made to keep the theft q secret while the investigation has been going on.
 New York, April 26-Postal authorities in this city tonight professed to know little about the loss, reported in dispatch from London, of two mail bags contain ing securities and other valuables worth about $500,000, which are said to have dis appeared in this port in March. Postmas- ter Edwin M. Morgan and Postal Inspec- tor Walter s. Mayer both stated tonight that they thought t impossible for $5OO,- 900 worth of securities or other property to disappear without complaint being made. Postal Inspector Mayer said that 1t is true that couple of mail bags are clined to believe that the absence of the tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

The heavy snowfalls in Germany should have been postponed until the racing automobiles arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Kills Wife and Sell.

Byhalia, Miss, April 26.-Wallace Polk, a well known farmer, today shot and killed his wife. seriously wv1nded his 1S-year-old daughter then, turning his pistol on himself, blew out his brains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Evelyn has escaped, and no reporter can find her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Thaw is tired of being insane and he has hired lawyer to acquit him of the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
About Persons.

Charles B. Teasley of Montgomery is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Congress and the currency problem are engaged in making wry faces at each other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Every day should be cleaning up day in this city. The town should be spiek- and-span when the Veterans come in June.
 The reactionaries in either party have folded their tents and tongues and gumshoed out of sight and hear Ing.
 Japan is sending warships on prac- tice cruise to southern China. Prac- tice cruises may yet become epidemic. Thaw is not willing to remain off cially insane. He thinks he knows a thing or two about that trick. One club in Georgia is called the Happy Jug Handle, Its mission is explained in its happy name.
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 The heavy snowfalls in Germany should have been postponed until the racing automobiles arrive.
 
 1haw IS tired Of being insane and he has hired lawyer to acquit him of the charge.
 Congress and the currency problem are engaged in making wry faces at each other.
 
 When a 1320-foot liner is built the quarter stretch will be equaled at any rate.
 Spring has turned on in Alabama it's famous supply of ethereal mildness. New York finds it cannot have too many bridges or subways.
 ----s-----.---- Chattanooga wants plenty of prohibi- tion-over the state line. Helen Gould begins to see how wise she was not to get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

When a 1320-foot liner is built the quarter stretch will be equaled at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Helen Gould begins to see how wise she was not to get married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Spring has turned on in Alabama its famous supply of ethereal mildness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Henry Fitts of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Milton Andrews of Montgomery Is a the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Chattanooga wants plenty of prohibi- tion-over the state line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 14si c street. N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

New York finds it cannot have too many bridges or subways.