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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01

Almost every week now brings new evidence
that the army has not given up the fight for the
restoration of the post canteer. which was acol-
;shed by Congress some time ago. against the
protests of q majority of the officers in the
service The latest officer of rank to take up
the cudgels for the canteen is Brigadier General
Frederick D. Grant. commanding the Depart
zlent OF the East. with headquarters on GOV
ernor's Island.
There is nothing uncertain in MS sOaho'
which, IS he says, is best outlined in his an
nuai report for 1908, which has just been mace
public by the War Department OF the 1StO0
trials held by the several military courts or MS
department in the fiscal year General Grant de-
clares that 75 per cent were directly traceaole
10 bad LIQUOR sold in the grog shops in the VI
cinity of the posts which have taken the place
OF the canteens He goes even further IN per-
sonal statements by declaring that 40 per cent
is. If anything, an underestimate, and mat ~
r,e- cent would be nearer the truth.
General Grant is a busy officer, with 1858
man under his command. scattered through
fortv-six army posts When a Tribune reporter
sa,v him one afternoon last week at his head
l,,or+ers IN Governors Island he was up to
h;u elbows in official documents and CORE
spondence.
"I can't give you detailed interview on the
csn+een question" he said, but I'll be glad TO
helm Won dissect that portion of my last report
which deals with this very important subject
7, &c the result of several years Of study and
axnerience and the close inspection Of hundreds
of cases of discipline. Every month brings this
headquarters its new burden of proof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
COULDN'T LOSE 1T.

Nagrs-Nry wife never loses her temper.
Jaggs-IIow do you account for it?
Narrs-she keeps II in such constant use IL has
no chance to get lost.-(Chicago News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01

one years Imprisonment at Fort Jay and as
honorable discharge 49,, rYu,.+o,s
The general smiled when Colonel oT, hts
remarked: Crying to have canteen on MS
ouyn hook"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
TRIALS ARE NUMEROUS.

THE general then called attention to the trial
record Of last year. which totals more than
trial apiece for every man in the Department OF
the East this great number. Of course, being
made up of repeated offences largely on the part
of soldiers who patronized the saloons near the
posts.
For desertion CoficialIy, the violation OF No. AZ
Of the Articles of War; 500 soldiers were tried
by general court martial; for conduct prejudicial
10 good order and military discipline, 56S were
brought before the same military court; and
for absence without leave from post or drills the
number was AZ. Garrison court martial, mill
tary court of less degree. tried II men for alb
sence and 81 for misconduct
Then comes the long record of trials by sum-
mary court martial. which is the magistrates. or
police court of the army:
Absence and drunkenness o0T
Missing parade
After calling attention to these figures, Cen
eraI Grant indicated his written opinion upon
them, which reads as follows:
at is my belief that fully IS per cent Of these
trials were due to the use of bad liquor, dis
pensed to our soldiers by persons who conduct
dens Of vice in the vicinity of military posts.
There depraved men and women use every de-
vice In their power to induce soldiers TO patron
ize their places where those who yield to temp
tation are frequently drugged and robbed. 1t
is distressing that the prosperity OF the keepers
of vile resorts is due to the activity of good and
worthy though misguided, citizens, who have
succeeded in abolishing the canteen in the army.
With the re-establishment Of the canteen which
was the soldiers club the influence Of these de-
rnoralizing resorts near army posts would be
greatly reduced and many of them would soon
disappear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
JOE, THE TURK, WITH
 SALVATION ARMY
FAMOUS MEMBER OF ARMY WILL LEAD SERVICES IN BIRMINGHAM UNTIL TUESDAY, WHEN HE WILL GO TO NEW DECATUR.

Joe, the Turk, was the bright partic- ular star at Salvation army headquar- ters on Second avenue last night. The hall was crowded long before the army concluded worship on the streets. When the long line of Salvationists reached their home, singing "Hallelujah," they could hardly reach the rostrum. It was impossible for the crowd that followed to enter the building,
 Joe, who is an adiutant in the army and bears the name of Garbett, was con verted twenty-two years ago in San Fran cisco. Since that time he has been sing ing and playing throughout America and Great Britain. He reached Birmingham Saturday and led the services that night, telling of how he became a Christian sol dier. At the morning services Sunday he told of what the Salvation army Is doing in far away India, and he again related many incidents in the evening
 This interesting Turk, who is the guest of Adjutant G. A. Dodd at 2314 Avenue H, will be the principal figure in an enter tainment at the Army hall tonight. He Is musician and will render a number of selections on different instruments. Joe will remain in Birmingham until Tues day night, when he will leave for New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
FOUR RECONVTED
 AT GOSPEL MEETING
J. p. JACKSON SPOKE AT Y. M. c. A. YESTERDAY YAFTERNoON-RE- SUITS WERE VERY sATIsFAc- TORY.

Jesus, the Savior, as Contrasted With Jesus, the Lord and Master" was the theme of the gospel meeting held at the Young Mems Christian association Sunday afternoon at o'clock. J. F. Jackson the general secretary, was the speaker. At the conclusion of the services four young men went into the inquiry room. When they emerged all four confessed Christ and professed conversion.
 Tn announcing his subject MT. Jackson said that his words would be directed to the Christians in the audience. His Idea was to point out the difference between accepting Jesus Christ as a Savior at death and the acceptance of him as Mas ter during life.
 The aim of the talk, said MT. Jack son, was to incite in the hearts and minds of his hearers the importance of total submission by the Christian to the teachings of Christ, the Lord. as we'll as Christ the Savior.
 Close attention was given the speaker, who was followed by J. F. Bridges, who closed by announcing that no one should leave before refreshments had been served. Then followed an enjoyable hour of sociability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
LIBERTY GRANTED
 TO UNIVERSITIES
AN IMPERIAL UkASE PLACES THE ELECTION OF RECTORS AND DEANS IN HANDS OF THE RUs- SIAN PROFESSORS.

St. Petersburg, September 11-An im- perial ukase Is published this morning, granting a liberal measure of autonomy to the universities, pending the elabor- ation of permanent regulations along the same lines This is considered here as insuring the opening of the universities September IA, and the resumption of the educational life of Russia, which has been at a standstil with all students and pro- fessors in the higher schools on strike since February. The ukase places the elections of rectors and deans of the uni versailles, who have hitherto been ap- pointed by the minister of education and were regarded as representatives of the hated bureaucratic class, in the hands of the university professors, thereby mak- ing these officials truly representative of university life.
 The duty of seeing that academy life follows a normal and orderly course is en- trusted by the ukase to professorial coun- cils to which probably will be confided Jurisdiction over offenses by students University inspectors who were formerly considered as a sort of secret police. are now responsible to the rectors and not to the ministry, and a cause of many mis- understandings between the universities and the authorities has thereby been removed
 The ukase falls to give the right of as- sembly or to grant the other political de- mands for which the students have been agitatng, but the placing of the govern ment of the universities in the hands of the professors removes the principal griev- ance Of the students in regard to the purely academic conditions, as the facul- ties and students are thoroughly in sym pathy with each other because of their common efforts to remedy the grievances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
MOTOR CLUB MAKES
 FIRST LONG TOUR
EVERYONE HAD PLEASANT TRIP TO SHELBY SPRINGS DESPITE THE FACT THAT SEVERAL Ac- clDENTs OCCURRED.

The initial trip of the Birmingham Mo- tor club resulted in several break downs and numerous unique experiences. Every body had joke to tell on somebody else when nearly twenty cars were driven into Birmingham last night. It was jolly, happy crowd of fully fifty persons, inelud- ing members and guests of the club.
 According to every member of the crowd there was not a dull moment from the time the first auto left the Athletic club building until the last one returned. The accidents were looked upon as pleasan- tries that helped to make for a good time, and even those who had to walk part or the way seemed to appreciate the fun.
 One party abandoned it's auto and left it in charge of the expert machinist who was carried along for the purpose of look ing after broken chains and other mis- haps.
 Profiting by the few mishaps on the outgoing trip, more precaution was ex- ercised when the homeward bugle was sounded and not a single stop was made until the city was reached When the party alighted there was general scram- ble of every member to tell awaiting friends of the good time they had en- joyed. Nothing was left undone by those in charge that would have added the least bit to the occasion.
 The party left Birmingham at o'clock Saturday and reached here about o'clock last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
NEW RAILROAD WILL
 SOON REACH HERE Purchase Taken as Indication of Illinois CentraPS Plans VALUES ARE INCREASING Price of Property Along Proposed Route From corinth to Hayles-
 vile Becomes More Valu-
 abIe-Leases Here.
VALUES ARE INCREASING

The purchase Saturday of POO acres of property along Village creek by the Bir- mingham Belt railroad means, according to the best posted railroad men, the early arrival of the Illinois Central in Birmingham.
 It will be a matter of several months before a portion of the new property can be converted into terminal facilities, and 1t will probably be a matter of equally as many, if not more, months before the Illinois Central can complete its connect ing link between Corinth and Haleysvlle, where it is supposed to tap the Northern Alabama.
 Engineers are in the field, under the direction of Chief Engineer Brown, lay ing out a line from Corlnth Miss, to Haylesvlle. The Northern Alabama will probably be used to Jasper, where con- nection will be made with the Frisco, over which the Illinois Central will come into Birmingham, using the terminals soon to be built on the Village creek property purchased Saturday by the Bir- mingham Belt railroad.
 w. J. Harahan, second vice president of the Illinois Central, was in Jasper Satur- day, looking over the ground and arrang- ing for the Birmingham connection.
 MT. Brown, the engineer who Is sur veying the route from Corinth, has been actively at work for several months.
 Important options on valuable real es- tate in Birmingham have recently been obtained by local real estate firm, act ing as the agent of the Illinois Central. These options are in the heart of the city, and indicate that the Illinois Gen. tral may seek to get the wholesale ship ping trade of Birmingham.
 Property all along the proposed route of the Illinois Central railroad from Curinth. Miss. to Halcysville has en- hanced rapidly since 1t was announced that that road would probably build be- tween the two places. Especially is this true in certain sections of counties in Alabama that are not touched at present by any railroad. It is generally supposed that the Illinois Central will develop the country through which it passes and for this reason property values are increas- ing.
 News of the big rise In realty was brought to Birmingham last nigtt by Solicitor John Mcqueen. He said that a genuine boom was on in Winston coun- ty, where he has been prosecuting eases for the last week.
 Every man in the district Is holding his property at a premium" said MT. Me- Queen, thinking that the road may build a spur through his land"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
START NEXT SUMMER.
Atlanta and Birmingham Will Run
 Trains to Birmingham.

Atlanta, Ga., September O.-(Special.)- Brunswick, Ga. officials of the Atlantic and Birmingham railroad have announced that trains will be running to the coal fields of Alabama by early next summer.
 This announcement is not made on mere guess work, but the time has been figur- ed out and by June of next year through trains from Brunswick to Roanoke, Ala, will be in operation. Soon thereafter the trains will be extended to Birmingham, the great terminus sought by the grow ing road. In the course of a few days the road will be opened to Oglethorpe. The road is now almost completed to La- Grange and it is understood that before the first of next month the work of grad ing between LeGrange and Roanoke will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
UNCLE SAM HAS
 FRIENDS IN CUBA
IS DECLARED THAT TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN WOULD GIVE ENGLAND ADVANTAGE OVER THE UNITED STATES.

Havana, September 1O.-Two of the prin- cipal commercial and economic associa- tions, responding to a confidential re- quest made by the foreign relations com mittee of the Senate for advice as to whether the pending treaty between Great Britain and Cuba ought to be ratified, de- clared emphatically against ratification. The principal reason given is that Cuba's commercial interests are too inevitably bound to her great customer. the United States, to permit of granting for ten veal such privileges for British ships and cit izens as those named in the treaty. An- other reason given is that the adoption Of the treaty would allow privileges to Brit ish, warships, as well as merchantmen, not warranted by the relations between Cuba and Great Britain, and not permis- sible in view of the relations between Cuba and the United States.
 The latter reason is considered the most potent on account of the suspicion that the treaty, while ostensibly that of cofn- merce, navigation and amity, would In reality give to British warships greater privileges in Cuban ports than those given to the United States by the ces- sion of two naval stations. The treaty was signed in May last after the definite na- ton clause had been eliminated in con- sequence of representations made by MT. Squiers, the American minister. The United States. on the receipt of report regarding the alleged objectionable feat ures, made a peremptory representation against the treaty. A copy of the treaty was then sent to Washington, since which time, according to a statement made to the Associated Press by Secretary of State O'Farrill, the United States government has ceased its representations regarding 1t. It is known, however, that in Wash ington the treaty is regarded as inimical to the interests of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
MORE SHOCKS.
The Inhabitants of Calabria Are Given
 Fresh Scare.

Rome, September 10.-A slight recur- renee of earthquake shocks today caused additional terror among the inhabitants of Calabria. The damage was. however. insignificant, although the disturbances affected more extended area. reaching Reggie and Naples The activity of Mount Vesuvius increased, while the violent eruption of the ancient crater on the island of Stromboli is still in progress Minister of Public Works Ferraris is mak- ing minute personal investigation of the disaster, visiting even the smallest hamlets in the stricken provinces and carrying funds and material for the im- mediate relief of the starving and ill., clad people.
 Along the gulf of Saint Eufamia, fac ing the Island of Stromboli. all the pic- turesque villages are totally ruined, and many of them may not be rebuilt because the surviving inhabitants have resolved to emigrate to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
FORD WILL RtTaz FROM RACE  He Will Not be a Candidate for
 Lieutenant Governor REASONS MADE CLEAR Mir. Sanford Should Run for Office of Attorney eeneral-He Would
 Probably Receive Support
 of North Alabama.
REASONS MADE CLEAR

William J. Sanford of Troy, who has been prominently mentioned as ean- ddate for lieutenant governor as the run ming mate of Dr. R. M. Cunningham for governor, will soon withdraw from the race, and become a candidate for the office of attorney general.
 MT. Sanford has been persuaded to adopt this course by reason of pressure that has been brought to bear upon him by friends and political supporters from all portions of the state.
 It is known that the duties of the office of attorney general are more congenial to Mr. Samfords tastes, disposition and attainments than would be the duties of the office of lieutenant governor.
 MT. Sanford has frequently of late point ed out to his friends and supporters that he has no especial personal desire to be lieutenant governor other than wish to serve the state, and that he felt he had no particular experience or aptitude for that office.
 For these reasons MT. Sanford feels that if he should be a candidate for any office in the state, he could do best service in the position of attorney general
 The withdrawal of MT. Sanford from the race for the lieutenant governorship will, 1t is believed, strengthen his can didacy for the attorneyship general throughout the state and especially in Northern Alabama.
 The fact that MT. Conner and Dr. Gun ningham who are candidates for govern or. and Henry B. Gray who is can didate for lieutenant governor, all live in Jefferson county, had made 1t difficult for democrats in this section to support MT. Sanford for the office to support governor His withdrawal from the race leaves MT. Gray as the only candidate for the lieutenant governorship, MT. sam fords retirement from the race for lieu tenant governor and the announcement of his probable candidacy for the posi- ton of attorney general is likely to be followed soon by interesting political de- velopments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
Mexlco's Cotton Crop Larger.

Mexico City, September 10.--Iast years cotton crop was 75,O00 bales. The lowest estimate for the present year is 90.00C. and possibly 100000 bales. The cotton produced in the republic Is about one- third of the quantity required for native mills. The annual increase in acreage Is smaller. Reports of experiments with the cotton tree are not very satisfactory, and it is not likely that cotton from this source will for a long time be had in quantities to affect the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
WAS WITH FUNSTON
 IN THE PHILIPPINES
FRED L. HohE. WOUNDED SEVER AL TIMES WHILE SERVING IN THE TWENTIETH KANSAS REa- IMENT, Is IN BIRMINGHAM.

Fred L. Howe. young man who was with the Twentieth Kansas regiment when commanded by General Funston, was in the city last night He is accom- panied by his wife, who was a Red Cross nurse, and nursed her husband when he was wounded. Howe gave the following account of some of his experiences last night:
 When we started into our first battle I did not have any rifle and I could not do any fighting at first. But about two Wilcox exposed his body and was riddled with tuiles. I stayed behind until the boys were q little in advance and then took all his belongings.
 "I forgot my cooking utensils and ran towards the front and when l came up with the line the boys wanted to know where I got my equipment. l told them Wilcox gave them to me, and that he died right afterwards. Then I fired my first shot in battle and 1t was my last one in this battle, too. For immediately afterwards the bugle blew, and thought it was the charge. l jumped out of the trenches and started for the niggers, but had only got started good when I received bullet in my leg.
 Tn other battles and skirmishes I re- ceived twelve wounds And when my company was ordered home l stayed with Company c, Ninth infantry, and was at the battle of Pekin, where I re- ceived the wound which came near killing Iof able to speak above a whisper.
 'T returned to the island with my com pany and was with it when it was sur prised at breakfast one morning and all but seven were massacred. I went to the hospital and stayed there until March, 1904 when I was sent somewhere. Upon my arrival there I found my peo- ple had moved away and left no word as to tler whereabouts. l have been to many cities looking for them and intend to keep up the search as long as l can. I will find them if they are alive"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
CATTLE DYING.
Splenic Fever Prevalent on Mexicans
 Haciendas.

Mexico City, September 10-Not fos some years has the splenic fever been so prevalent among cattle in Mexico, as it is this season. Hundreds are dying on the hacendas, and in the Viga canal dis- trict, and other parts of the federal dis trict large numbers of cattle have been killed by the disease in the last few weeks.
 This is the statement of Dr. Carlos Patschek, veterinary surgeon who has just returned from the Guarachas ha- cienda, at Mavaratio. Michoucan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
To Facilitate Land saIea.

London. September 11.--Walter Hume Long, chief secretary for Ireland, an- nounced that the treasury has agreed to provide additional funds. amounting to S10, COG, 900 before the end of the year. to- gether with such an amount of stock dur ing the year 1906 as will produce $50. .000.- 900 cash to facilitate the operations of the Irish land act, and to remedy the recent stoppage of sales of land through inabil- ity to advance the purchase money, ow- ing to lack of funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
Gunnels a Candidate.

Huntsville. September 1O.-(Special)- In letter to H. E; Pettus of this city H. c. Gunnels. chief clerk of the depart ment of education at Montgomery and secretary of the Alabama Education committee, announces that he will be candidate for the democratic nomination for superintandent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
Fairbanks Speaks.

Philadelphia. September 10.-Vice Pres- ident Fairbanks, who delivered an ad- dress in West Chester at the celebration of the cemi-centennial birth of the re- publican party in Chester county, left for Indianapolis today accompanied by his wife During the day the Vice Presi- dent and Mrs. Fairbanks visited the Brandywine battlefield and Valley Forge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
Breaks Discus Record.

New York, September 1o.-Martin J. Sheridan, the 1rish-American all-around champion, broke the worlds record for discus throwing today at the Empire City race track. He threw the discus 143 feet and inches, beating the worlds re- cord, which he held. of 133 feet, 6is inches. The games were held under the auspi- ces of the Amateur Athletic union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
PERSONAL

J. H. Crow of New Decatur was in Bir- mingham yesterday
 Walter Prescott. after an absence of several months, Is again with Klotz a Goldman.
 The Rev. Father Coyle, pastor of St. Paurs church. is at St Vincents hospital. where he will remain for several days. He has a slight attack of fever.
 E. T. Shaw & Sons undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-11
Circus Tent Blown Down.

Tulsa. I. T., September 10.-A severe wind and thunder storm struck Tulsa tonight. The large tent of a wild west show which was giving performance. was blown down, and four persons were seriously injured. Many women and children were trampled upon in the stam- pede that followed the falling of the tent