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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
NATIVE DAUGHTERS INsrALLED

BERKELEY, July 17.-OfHcers of
Berkeley parlor No. so. Native Daugh-
ters. were installed in the Native Sons
building tonight, as follows: President.
Mrs. @. A. McKelvey; hrst vice presi-
dent, Mrs Estelle Bent, second vice
Miss Amanda AIeinheit; inside sentinel.
Miss May Robinson: outside sentinel,
Miss Summers: recording secretary.
Miss Leila Bracket: treasurer, Miss
May Beebe. financial secretary. Miss
May Sullivan. Miss Nettie Meek was
the retiring president
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
BEAT MAN AND COW

OAKLAND, July 17.-John Barlow
and l.. Morgan, neighbors living in
Smell avenue, Fitchburg, quarreled to-
day over Morgan's cow. and Barlow
was arrested, charged with beating
was tied in Morgans back yard. but
by extending her neck she could eat
the tops off the choicest vegetables
in the Barlow truck garden. Barlow
beat back the cow, and when her owner
arrived and demonstrated was said to
have struck Morgan also. Barlow was
arrested for disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
CHARGED WITH DEsERrIoN

OAKLAND. July 17.-John Carney.
arrested in the city hall incIosure at
the rear of the jail while talking TO a
woman prisoner, was turned over to
the United States naval officers OF the
training ship Independence at Mare
island this morning for desertfon. He
had been released from jail on a mis-
demean0r charge few days before he
was recaptured.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
BAPTIST woRkERs TO MEET

OAKLAND. July 1.-THE Baptist
workers will assemble Sunday at the
North Oakland Baptist church, Twenty
ninth street near San Pablo avenue,
for weeks convention. Preaching
will be conducted by Rev. Leander
Brown Rev. S. w. Hawkins, Rev. Y.
w. Manthon, Rev. A. Lewis of San Jose,
Rev. Z. 3. Reed, Rev. ]. Gordon Nc
Pherson and Rev. j. II. Kelley. Bust
ness sessions will be held Thursday
and Friday. Dinner will be served at
the church each day of the conven-
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
vIoLATE Aurn LAW

II. G. Miller was fined $50 by Police
ing lights on his automobile and seth
Roberts S5 for a similar offense. Rob-
erts pleaded he did not know that the
lights were out. Otis G. Parkhill. a
chauffeur. was fined $40 for exceeding
the speed limit
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
pIsARMs WOMAN OF BREApkNIFE

OAKLAND, July III Joseph Fernan-
dez was arrested by Constable w. C.
Allen today on a charge of disturbing
the peace, as he was said to have used
violence in defending his wife from
Mrs Alice Gomez. The women, who
are neighbors in Fitchburg, quarreled
over their children, and Mrs Gomez
a breadknife into the affair.
Believing his wife to be in extreme
peril. Fernandez disarmed Mrs Gomez
when the violence was said to have
been used
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
PLAN sTREEr rMPROvEwENr

OAKLAND, July 17.-If the available
funds can be apportioned to the work
in this years budget, the board of
public works in a short time will pass
resolutions calling for the Improves
ment OF Franklin street 1t Is planned
to pave the thoroughfare with asphalt
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
TO VOTE ON BOND ISSUE

HAYWARD, July 17.-Bonds in $40
600 will be voted upon August p to
raise funds with which to improve
Castro street, the town plaza. and to
erect fine engine house and provide
ire apparatus.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-18
LIMITS SPEED OF AUTOS

BURLINGAME, July 17.-Burlin-
games city council put a ban on auto
mobiles last night when they passed
an ordinance limiting the speed of
motors within the city limits to 10
miles an hour. The council also notified
City Marshal G. Z. Jones that he would
be expected TO stop the racing of ma
chimes on the Ell Canine real. which
is favorite spot for the use Of the
high speed clutch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
WARM DISCUSSION
 BY PRESBYTERIANS

Kansas City, May 27.-An attempt to secure a record indorsement of the Stand ard American Revised edition of the Bible as the best version before the American public and commenting it's wid- est usage among Presbyterians aroused the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America today to one of the most spirited discus sions since the assembly met, and the attempt failed by very narrow margin.
 A motion to table the resolution was adopted PIT to 211.
 The Rev. MT. William H. Roberts, the stated clerk of the general assembly, speaking in reference to suggestions that the body was too great burden on the church, said the general assembly cost each communicant of the church only cents year. He said that the assembly had twice gone to the Pacific coast, but was free from debt and he commended the administration of the officers.
 All of the officers of the women's board of foreign missions were reelected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
HIT BY BILLIARD CUE.
Cliff Cahoon Inflicts Ugly Wound on
 John E. Jenkins.

A difficulty between Cliff Cahoon and John F. Jenkins in the St. Nicholas pool room late yesterday afternoon resulted in the latter being carried to St. Vincents S hospital suffering from wounds inflicted bv billiard cure wielded by Cahoon. At the hospital it was stated that Jenkins wounds were not serious and that he would probably be out in a day or two.
 The quarrel arose, it is said, over some trivial matter, gradually waxing hotter, the men finally getting together. An ef- fort was made to separate them, but peacemakers did not succeed in doing so until Cahoon had struck Jenkins with his cue. Things were then quieted and both men left the place.
 Jenkins walked out of the poolroom and down Nineteenth street towards Second avenue, with blood streaming all over him. As he reached the Florence corner he suddenly fell in a heap. The ambulance of the Green Undertaking company re- sponded quickly and rushed the wounded man to the hospital.
 Jenkins was unconscious and the physi- clans at the hospital really thought they had badly injured man until they washed the blood off, when they found he had received scalp wound about two inches long, and also wound on the shoulder, neither of which was danger ous.
 No arrests have been made in connec- ticn with the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
Y. M. (. A. MEN MEET
 IN MONTGOMERY
REPRESENTATIVES, FROM AlRSA- MA, MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA WILL DISCUSS PROGRESS OF WORK TODAY.

Montgomery. May 27.-(Special)-Y NJ c. A. men from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana will be in session here tomor- row, discussing the work of the move ment in this section of the country. c. | H. Moorman, state secretary, will pre- side. The programme was arranged by L. D. Dix, F. D. Evans, N P Speake and A. W. Brown. Many who will be here are on their way to the meeting of workers to be held at Atlantic City. June to IS.
 The full programme follows:
 10 a. m.-Devotional Exercises. F. w. Evans, general secretary Mobile.
 observation-disclosures.
 1o:3o-(a)-Offce Records and Manage ment
 Cb)-Restaurant Management; J. P Jackson, general secretary, Birmingham.
 Il a. m.-Discussion, led by N. B. Peake, secretary, New Decatur
 11;SO a. m.-Bible Study; Its Importance in Our Work. F. w. Evans.
 Discussion. led by R. F. Harrell, gem eral secretary. New Orleans.
 12:30-An Interstate Convention. Open Discussion.
 1 to 1:30 D. m.-Dinner.
 2:50 D. m.-The Duty of the Association to the Man Outside the Membership, A. w Brown, physical director, Birming- ham.
 D. m.-Discussion, led by R. M. Han na. Boys Work Secretary, Montgomery. 3:30 to 5:30 D. m.-Group Conferences.
 Physical Directors Conference.
 The Place of Athletic Games and Con tests in the Physical Department, led by A. w. Thornberry, physical director, Mobile.
 The Development of the Spiritual Life through the Physical Department, A. W. Brown.
 How to Create Social Atmosphere in the Physical Department, T. P. Ballou, physical director, Selma.
 Secretaries Conference.
 The Privileges of Visiting Members Clearly Defined. The Basis of Transfer of Membership Tickets; G. Frank War ner, general secretary, Selma.
 What Will Give Permanency to Our Membership? F. T. Banks, assistant sec retary, Montgomery
 Relative Importance of Shop Meetings and Bible Classes, W. C. Matthews, sec- retary railroad department. Selma.
 Educational Work in Railroad Associa- tions, J. B. Meadows, secretary Railroad Association, Meridian, Miss.
 5:30 D. m.-Building a Successful Phy- sical Department; F. J. kuckert, physical director Montgomery.
 D. m.-Inter-Association Games and Contests, Clean Sport; Perry Rochm, physical director, New Orleans, La.
 Recess for Supper.
 D. m.-Associaton Housekeeping, B. A. Small, general secretary, Tuscaloosa. S:45 D. inflow to Get Definite Results from Mems Meetings, B. N. Norvell, gen. eral secretary, Laurel, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
THE BEST BATTLE ABBEY.
One Can Be Erected in Eevery South
 ern Home.

TO the Editor of The Age Herald.
 Sir-The following resolution was of fered in committee of the United Con- federate Veterans. It was not read to the convention at the reunion in Rich mond. Perhaps it ought to have been:
 Whereas, the soldier of the army of the Confederate states was, by the fortune of war, deprived of any Of ficial acknowledgment of his patriotic services in token of the devotion with which he offered his life and fortune in defense of his state; now be it
 Resolved, by this association of United Confederate Veterans, in con vention assembled, That it is incum-- bent upon each state of the south which acknowledged the government of the Confederate states and sent it's sons into the field in it's behalf to recognize the chivalrous and self f-sac- rificing conduct of each of it's soldiers by an appropriate memento duly re- citing the services of such soldier, and formally certified under the arms and seal of the state by it's adjutant gen eral or other competent officer"
 To any thoughtful person reviewing the battered veterans in line on the oc-
 
 matter of reflection will be presented when 1t Is considered that no one of them has received in reco gnition of his faithful services during the war any material evidence therof, either from the government of the Confederate states or from the state which recog- nized that government and sent him into the field to withstand the invading hosts.
 In American families where ance5- tors were soldiers of the Revolution the war of 1872, the Florida war. the the Mexican war; some evidence is pre- served of the patriotic service of such ancestor in the form of a medal com mission, certificate of honorable dis charge or other auth orized memento of his action from the general govern ment or that of his state. and it is not too much to say that this official sie- mento constitutes revered and treasured heirloom of the family--the only heirloom which, in this democratic country it can show in full confidence of appreciation by the patriotic citi- zen.
 In all times such family signals have | been regarded with especial care and | they have had much to do with the great advance of the Ang1o-Saxon race along the difficult road of independence l which appeals to the heart of the mem | bers of this race because it is the signal of the family-his home-the foundation element of the government 1 of his country.
 | These have supplemented and rein | forced the public songs, recitals and epitaphs of gallant and patriotic an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
DEADLY TORNADO
 VISITS OKLAHOMA

Wichita, Kans., May 2.-Ten dead 12 injured and hundreds of head of cattle killed, a vast acreage of crops destroyed adn many buildings wrecked are the TO- suit of a series of tornadoes that visited Alfalfa county, Oklahoma, last night.
 The dead: Mrs. Guy Hutchinson and bay, Peter Ruddick, wife and two chil- dren; Mrs. EllIot Mrs. Parker and baby, R. c. Atchison. The injured Fred Park CT, may die; MT. Wares, may die; Daniel Deals may die; the Rev. R. D. Cox, may die; Mrs. Frank Ice and baby, may die William Mcdonald, Ella Mcdonald, Mrs Walters, Edith Cox, Ethel Cox, Ada Cox
 The storm seemed to enter Alfalfa coun- ty from the west, north and northwest simultaneously Every obstruction was leveled. The scene of the devastation presents a sickening aspect today. Tie Mcdonald family, living near Inge-son, sought safety in d cyclone cellar This vas unroofed and the occupants were buried under debris. The baby of Mrs Guy Hutchinson has not been found It is believed the wind carried it some dis tance or it is buried in the ruins of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
DESOLATION IN
 FLOODED DISTRICT

Dallas, Tex, May 27.-The waters of the Trinity river are slowly receding, and es they fall there is revealed a scene of widespread desolation. Up to midnight the fall of the waters had been about 10 feet.
 The city's water station and the larger part of the electric lighting plant are also still out of service and are still crip- pied. Two dead bodies were found to- day, making the total known dead seven. At least 400 persons are homeless
 A fund of about s7500O has been sub scribed in cash for the aid of the suffer- CTS. Besides this there have been liberal gifts of food, clothing and house furnish irgs. All offers of assistance have been declined with thanks, Mayor s. ]. Hay stating that Dallas is able to care for the distressed Downtown Headquarters for rciief work have full corps of men and women, the leading business men and so- eiety women of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
IRON TRADE SHOWS
 GREAT ACTIVITY
Big and Little Consumers Have
 Come Into Market
ORDERS ARE .SUBSTANT TlAL
Tennessee Company Has Made Big Sales During the Week-Twelve Dollars Is Now Basis for
 Southern Pig Iron.

Cleveland, O., May 2L-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Great activity continues in the pig iron market, with an immense volume of in- quiry and many sales of moderate ton mage aggregating a large total. Follow ing the heavy buying of large interests, smaller consumers in large numbers have come into the market ana orders have been freely placed. There is, of course, some difference of opinion as to whether this buying movement is justified by in- dustrial conditions, and 1t is unquestion- ably true that there is a considerable placing of orders in anticipation of in- creased business without positive evil oence that such increase will be realized.
 In some quarters it is predicted that dullness will soon return. On the con- trary, there is substantial evidence from many quarters of increased melt, and there is q better feeling throughout the country.
 Among the sales reported during the week are; Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- way company. 10000 tons; the Northwest ern Iron company, 10000 tons Woodward furnaces, 12,000 tons Matthew, Addy & Co.,, 12,000 tons; Sloss-Sheffield. 6000 tons: Republic Iron and Steel company, 5000 tons; Iroquois Furnace company, 5000 tons. The leading pump interest has pur- chased 5000 tons and is inquiring for 1000 more. A large part of the iron sold last week by southern interests was at s11 Birmingham, but $11.5O now seems to be the bottom price, and several large in terests have advanced to SIP. In the north there has been considerable activ- ity in basic.
 Improvement in the coke market con- tinued. Several furnaces have contracted for their requirements for the last half of the year and others are in the mar ket.
 In finished materials the market has on the whole been quiet pur there is some improvement in sentiment. It is believed there is now an open market on bar iron in the east, but manufacturers are act ing in harmony and improved conditions are expected to result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
CHATTANOOGA DRY
 FOR SEVERAL HOURS

Chattanooga, Tenn, May H.-(Special.)- Wet" Chattanooga went dry today for F hours and during that period the en- tire city was at the mercy of the fire demon. The sudden drought was caused by the breaking of the big water mains, following the disastrous fire in the busi- ness section last night. The fremen were taking up their hose when the ac- cidcnt happened. As result of the cut ting off of the water supply many of the industries had to close down temporarily throwing thousands out of employment for the day.
 At special meeting of the under writers, held this afternoon, a demand was made on the City Council to immc- diately proceed with the work of build ing the million dollar water works system authorized by a bond issue. The bonds have been sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28

cestra1 deeds, which were won't to stir the hearts of the people in tribal condition, even from the time of Caradoc, the bard.
 Our southern people are not un- mindful of our dead soldiers, and their resting places are cared for with tears and flowers and marked wa. honor. Monuments are erected over our great leaders showing the rever- ence in which we hold their memory, and while such monuments may be III questionable taste in Gods acre, there can be no doubt of the warm feeling in position.
 These public memorials point not only to our heroic dead, but also in dicate in a mystic way the hope, the wish, the determination it may be, that the great sacrifice offered upon tho altar of this country for the lost cause shall not pass out of mind and be forever forgotten.
 For so we are revising histories and establishing museums. and building q Battle Abbey, to certain memorials all for reminding our children and the!r descendants when they read thv e books, see these memorials. or visit the Battle Abbey.
 Yet if we place on each veteran-in each soldiers family-an heirloom or memento of undoubted authority, evil dence of his active participation in those times in which mems patriotic souls were tried, and in which this soldier was not wanting, We will build Battle Abbey in every family and keep forever green in its every heart the memory of his glorious deeds and of their incentive in that great cause of right for which he gave freely all that he had.
 It might have been in view of the foregoing. that if this resolution had been read to the convention it wouli have received decided action.
 k. w. ANDERSON. It. Com. Douss Camp, No. 1191, U. c. V.
 Washington, May "A, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
Fleet Anchors Near Tacoma.

Tacoma, Wash, May H.--The Atlantic battleship fleet today completed another leg In It's memorable cruise and an- chored in the blue depths of Commence ment bay, the furthermost inland water of Puget Sound, 100000 persons looking down from the precipitious amphtheatre extending from Point Defiance to the centre of the city. There was no point of vantage not covered with an admir- ing throng. Admiral Sperry will remaln in the harbor until tomorrow morning. when the flagship followed by the Kan sas, Vermont and Louisiana will sail for San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
GROVER CLEVELAND
 IS ABLE TO SIT UP

Lakewood, N. J., May 27.-Former Pres ident Cleveland sat at the window of his room the whole afternoon today and is feeling much better. He could be seen by anyone who took the trouble to step inside the hotel grounds. Mrs. Cleveland who returned here last night after spend- ing two days in Princeton, spent the aft ernoon mitomobiling and tonight attended d dinner at cottage of friend in town.
 The manager of the hotel where MT. Cleveland is stopping sad tonight that ti.e patient continued to improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
HOWARD COLLEGE
 CLOSES THE YEAR Judge WeakIey Delivers Ad-
 dress To Graduates
DIPLOMAS BY DR.MONTAGUE
Exercises Attracted Large Number of Visitors from Over State, Many Alumni Being Present Who
 Take Interest in Work.

Sheepskins were presented to IS young men graduates at Howard college yes terday morning, the occasion being one of the most brilliant commencement ex- ereises in the history of the institution. The features were the address of Judge Samuel B. Weakley on Christian Educa- tion and Citizenship" and the address of the class speaker, Lycurgus Leftwich, on the subject of American Progress at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century" President A. P Montague presented the diplomas
 Judge Weakley in his address showed how the state schools trained young men along the physical and intellectual sides, but how the denominational schools not only did this, but threw around the young men religious influences and helped de- velop the spiritual sides of their na- lures. His words in part along this par ticular line were:
 "At the state institutions the mind and body are being developed. It is not in the government of these schools to deal with the religious or spiritual side of a mans life only as individual professors may give their influence in this direction. Here is where the church school goes higher and does better service. It Is in the government of the school that the spirit ual nature of the student be cared for as well as all other sides of his na- ture, so that he will be equipped all the way through. Of course, there is re- ligious influence in the state schools, but there Is not enough of it. The state school does much, but the church school does mcre''
 President Montague also delivered a short address. his talk including a word of thanks to the retiring professors and wishing them success in their new avoca- tions
 The exercises served to attract large number of visitors from over the state, a great many members of the alumni be- ing among the number. A number of social features during the week made this years commencement a most pleas ant one.
 An organization of the alumni was ef- fected Tuesday afternoon and arrange ments will be made for the holding of an annual meeting at the college during commencement week. The alumni are taking a keen interest in the upbuilding of the institution and are wagng a cam paign toward the securing of students.
 A corrected list of the members of the executive committee of the Alumni as sociation formed Tuesday is as follows; Dr. E. P. Mogan, chairman; the Rev. J. M. McCord, Howard c. Montague, E.. E. Crossman, A. L. Smith and D. C. Cooper, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
MERIDIAN MORE IMPORTANT
 AS MOBILE & OHIO POINT

Meridian, Miss, May -(Specisl. .)-By the appointment of E. B. Blair Of Jack son, Tenn, as general agent for the Mo- bile and Ohio at Meridian, to assume the duties of Commercial Agent F. J. Burke, resigned, Meridian is made a general agent headquarters for the road. Gen. eral Agent Blairs territory includes Western Tennessee, part of Kentucky, also all territory south of Cairo to New Orleans, along the Northeastern railroad. MT. Blair began his railroad work here, being promoted to city ticket agent, then to travelling freight agent and has been continuously with the Mobile and Ohio road for a number of years. Mr. Burke goes to Denver to remain indefinitely, Sdue to the health of Mrs. Burke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
SWINDLERS WORK
 SLICK SKIN GAME

New Orleans, May H.-Announcement that swindlers have sent many laborers from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas to New Orleans for Panama canal jobs was made here today by H. A. Smith, labor agent of the canal commits sion. The victims of the false labor agents have not only given $1 to % apiece to the agents, but have paid their fares to New Orleans in the expecta ton of finding transportation to the isthmus awaiting them here. MT. Smith said that this swindling has been going on for weeks, despite notices sent to all south ern cities stating that there Is no open ing at present for laborers at Panama. He is collecting evidence in the hope of prosecuting the swindlers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-28
Prisoners Are Liberated.

Lima, Peru, May 27.-The military judge here has ordered 12 political prisoners, including one American, to be set at liberty, as in no way inn plicated in the recent insurrection of which pr. Durand was the leader. Sev- eral senators and deputies who are still imprisoned as political suspects have appealed to the supreme court against illegal prosecution by the mlli- tary iudgeS