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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
.STORER'S ACTION
 DUE ID HIS WIFE
Too Active in Use of Presidents
 Name
AMBITIOUS FOR HER CHURCH
She Gave Vienna oionitaries to Under satnd That Roosevelt Would Like to See Ireland Made
 Cardinal.
Cardinal.

New York March 22.-ospeeial)-A Washington dispatch to the Herald says;
 Additional light was thrown today on the remarkable series of events that pre- ceded the retirement of Bellamy storer as ambassador of the United States t9 Austria.
 It is stated that Mrs. storer, In her ar dor to advance the interests of the Cath ollie church and obtain the appointment of an additional cardinal for the United States, appealed 10 President Roosevelt. She advocated Archbishop Ireland for the position and asked MT. Roosevelt to use his influence in the arehbishop's behalf in Rome.
 President Roosevelt wrote in reply that he would like to see Archbishop Ireland cardinal and spoke very highly of the archbishop's public services and breadth of view, but he declared he could not be- come involved in any matter of church politics. and he pointed out to Mrs. Storer how improper it would be for him to ad- voeate the selection of any person for any place by the Pope.
 Mrs storer. it is stated, made use of the  expression of the President that he would like to see the archbishop made a eardi- nal, and caused it to come to the attention of high dAgnitaries in such a way that it appeared fo be the wish of the President that the action should be taken.
 When the information came across the sea that the President had been interest ing himself to have Archbishop Ireland elevated, MT. Roosevelt wrote to Vienna expostulating. and there was a spirited but friendly correspondence between him and the embassy.
 The President had to ask attention to his original note. in which he said he would like to have Archbishop Ireland ele- yated, but could not meddle in such af fairs and he pointed out that the quali fication had not been made use of in con- nection with the apparent indorsement of the proposed new cardinal.
 Other questions arose, and the admin istration found itself embarrassed in oth- CT ways, and the final result was that the connection of Mir Storer with the diplo- matic service ceased.
 President Roosevelt has been annoyed at the incident, and also rather amused, and he laughed about 1t when he read the entire correspondence to the cabinet in recent meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
REGULATE LIFE INSURANCE.
Committee In Chicago Adjourns After Making Some Recommendation

Chicago, March 22.-The committee ap- pointed in Chicago last February at ths conference of governors, attorneys gener- al and insurance commissioners with in- struetions to prepare forms of laws for the better regulation of life insurance companies, with a view to their ultimat ! adoption in the several states, concluded their deliberations tonight and adjourned after declaring itself in favor of inters ference by the state in the internal af- fairs of the insurance companies and in favor of a standard form of policy.
 A subcommittee was appointed to draft the form of laws which will carry the standard policy into effect. The sub-eom. mittee will be named in a few days by Chairman O'Brien of the executive com mittee. When the subcommittee is ap- pointed, it will be instructed to use the Armstrong bills now before the New.York legislature as a basis to work upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
WANTS TWO BATTLEsHlPs.
Secretary Bonaparte Makes His Rec
 concentrations for the Navy.

Washington. March 22.-Secretary Bon aparte appeared before the House com mittee today in support of an increase of the navy. He advocated an appropria- ton this year for two 16,a00-ton battle ships and in case Congress does not see fit to provide for two such ships he urged the construction of one l9. 4O0-ton battle ship. In tilis recommendation he sur passed Admiral Dewey who surprised the committee by advocating ls,O0o-ton battle ships after the type of the English bat tleship Dreadnaught.
 Two scouts cruisers were recommend ed, but he said to the committee that they were not indispensable. He advo- cated the building of four destroyers at a cost of sSooooOo; two submarines cost ing $500 900. one gunboat costing s6o0OOo and two river gunboats at cost of sa0,000
 The Seeretary's estimate for construe- tion aggregate s23, ,S00,00o, Of this sum the chief item is sl5,o00. 600 for the two bat tleships recommended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
QUICK REPAIR WORK
 BY ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Washouts In Mississippi Gave oppor- tunity to Show Perfect organiza-
 ton of Construction Dept.

New Orleans, March 22.-(Special.)- Through perfect organization in it's con struetion department, the Illinois Central railroad has just accomplished some re- markable results in the quick repair of great stretches of washed out track in Mississippi, which were caused by six or seven inches of rainfall last Sunday and Monday Ordinarily the net work of tracks including the Illinois Central main- line and the Mississippi Valley mainline owned by the company in southern Mis- sissippi enables the maintenance of through train service even though seri- ous damage has been done on either one or the other through tracks.
 In this instance both main lines and two of the branches were put out of busi- ness, and it became necessary to depend contingency not experienced by the Ilh- nois Central since the purchase of the Valley system. Thousands of men, many pile drivers and other equipment were rushed to either end of the many breaks, and within a few hours all through sehed- ules had been fully re-established. Sun days northbound trains carrying the Sothern Marlowe combination, Miss Laura Nelson Hall, Miss Julia Booth and other prominent stage people with en- agreements at Chicago and elsewhere Mon day, were the last trains not delayed the washouts occurring behind them. and tying up most of the Orpheum vaudeville ar lists booked for New Orleans Monday night The latter reached their destination a little too late for the opening per formanee. but nearly twenty hours earlier than they had expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Modieska.

Modjeska in Macbeth will probably attract all classes of playgoers to the Jef- ferson theatre next Monday. This occa- sion will be the final opportunity Of seeing the famous actress for Modjeska is now on her final American tour and this will be her last appearance in this city. The retirement of no ,other actress would be felt by patrons of the theatre generally as deeply as that of Modjeska. By her devotion to the cause of the stage and to her own ideals of acting, she has taken a place both in the artistic world and in the hearts Of the American public such as has seldom been occupied by q woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
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"The Marriage of William Ashe."


 When the curtain fell on the last tense act of "The Marriage of M Illiam Ashe9 at the Jefferson theatre last night it did not efface vivid picture of willful, whim- sieal lovable Lady Kitty, a creature of impulse--an untamable woman-whc. was stamped on the memory by Grace George. Miss George has mannerisms; at dimes she was too exelamatory and de- eiamatory In delivering her lines and at other times she lacked natnralness, but none can conscientiously belittle the pow CT of her portrayal or the ability with which she rose to climaxes of the most dfhculte emotional acting. 'The Mar riage of William Ashe" is long play, and "talky,' as most book plays are, but Miss George was effective in every scene and at times impressive.
 Lady Kitty is a living embodiment Of a protest against the.stif conventions and the inanties of official life in England. She is a composite of many emotions, full of life, enthusiasm and longingSfor free- dom, yet blase in a way and worlpweary, and she stands out boldly in contrast to an assemblage of human fossils, with pieii iuiss' Nheh puahihs Aeai VA ihlpA o- prieties and their servile worship of what is The first part of the play is a satire on the so-called high life" of England, a satire that finds it's mark, surely and eonvinces because it is true.
 The daring Lady Kitty frets beneath the bonds which seem to irk her all the more after her marriage to William Ashe. Just when she is on the point of trying to quell her turbulent desires there comes a new evidence of the hateful bondage which fetters her and she yields to aE- other outburst of wild caprice or raging temper. Lady Kitty is one woman in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
ManteIIi English Grand Opera Go.

Manteiii English Grand Opera Go.
 The Mantell English Grand Opera com- pany will be at the Jefferson theatre to- night and tomorrow night. Tonight the bill be I'll Trovatore," and tomorrow night the third and fifth acts of "Faust' and the third act of "Favoritap will be presented
 In speaking of the performance given by this company the Richmond Na) News dealer of March 10 said:
 Mme. Mantelli and her English Grand Opera company captivated an audience of lovers of good music at the Academy last night.
 The moneys worth in good music is given-and then some more. Mime. Man telli can sing. She has the voice of a song bird. She is an artiste in the true musical sense. Her associates are artistes.
 Il Trovatore' was sung and acted mark you, sung and acted We have few singers in America who can act-and fewer actors who can sing. All Italian pfima donnas must act, else they cannot hope to gain recognition as such.
 As Azucena, Mme Mantelli was in her famous role-the role with which she is best identified in the world of music.
 "ro hear Il Trovaiore sung by the Manteli company several of the men- bers of which are strong favorites with Metropolitan opera house patrons may be recorded as a red letter musical event."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Bishop Galloway on Chinese Expulsion

Jackson, Miss, March 22.-(Special )- Bishop Charles B. Galloway has return ed from Baltimore and Washington. where he went on Methodist church bust ness. In Washington he called on the Chi- nese minister, and discussed the exelu- sion act The minister told him the boy colt of American goods was not so much because of the exclusion act as of the failure of this country to recognize the differences between the classes in China the coolies and the merchant men and that the boycott was the reflection of the sentiment Of the better classes of Chinamen. However. there had, been a change of sentiment in favor of this country, since MT. Roosevelt's order was promulgated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
INQUEST THIS MORNING.
w. L. Ball Still Held on Charge of
 Killing William Beech.

Coroner W. D. Paris has empanelled a jury which will meet thls morning at { o'clock at the undertaking establishment of Gaudin X Co. for the purpose of in- vestigating the death of William Beech. The deceased either fell or was thrown down the steps at the Salvation army headquarters on Second avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets "Wednesday night. causing his neck to be broken
 w. l.. Ball, who has been employed al the headquarters for some time past is still being held at the city jail on the charge of murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington, March 22.-The Senate today in executive session confirmed the following nominations: Charles Si Francis. New York. ambassador to Austria-Hungary. Postmasters: Geor. gia: J. B. Dunagan, Jefferson; B. A. Lifsey. Barnesville; J. F. Thornton, Greensboro; s. T. Nance. Arlington. Indian Territory: J. K. Hannah, Ralti. sawa. Kentucky: A. M. Hughes, Lou. isia. Oklahoma: W. D. Johnston, Te. cnmSeh.
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thousand and yet a wonderful character study, for her impulses are not unknown To the human heart and the motives which actuate her madcap escapades are famil- jar in the analyst of feminine character. The picture stands out clearly on the canvas, drawn with bold strokes and col ored with the skill of a master hand. IL illustrates anew the war between con ventionaltty and independence.
 The other characters of the play-Wfl- liam Ashe, quiet. noble and manly in every fibre of his frame the boyish Eddie Helston, the fiery Lady Parham, weak Mary Lyster, the Byronic Godfrey Cliffe and the old pouter pigeons, Lord Parham and Lord Grosville. fitted into the study of contemporaneous English life made by Mrs Humphrey Ward and transferred to the stage by Margaret Mayo. They formed the background of the picture. as it were against which the faults and fol- lies. the graces and the pretty airs of Lady Kitty were shown in strong re- lief They gave a completeness to the canvas and contributed to the humaniz- ing Of the play.
 Miss George was fortunate in having the support. of H. Reeves-Smith as William Ashe MT. Smith is an easy, finished actor and he played the part of the wronged husband with rare sympathy At all times he seemed to be the ideal conception of the part. He did not over do his emotional scenes and on the other hand imparted rare naturalness to eli maxes that might easily have been over-  were quite satifaetory, with the possible exception of Ben Webster as Godfrey Cliffe. The character is based on that of Lord Byron and while MT. Webster looks Byronc, he does not succeed in making the character convincing Mortimer II. Weldon as Eddie Helston was full of boyish enthusiasm and pleasing In the part, while Katherine Stewart was sue cessful as the spiteful old dowager, Lady Parham The remaining characters were as a whole satisfactory.
 Too much praise cannot be given MT. Brady for the manner in which he has staged 'The Marriage of William Ashe. One or two scenes, notably William Ashes garden in London and a garden adjoining the Hotel Quirnal in Venice, were beautiful stage pictures. water fall in the Alps in the fifth act was made strikingly realistic by a successful imita- tion of the rushing water. Nothing could be more effective than the staging of the third act in which room in William Ashes house was shown. In this act also was some of the finest acting done in the play when William Ashe waited alone for his truant wife until she came creeping in with the dawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Carnegie Library for MilIsaps College

Jackson. Miss, March 22.-(Special) J. Andrew Carnegie has proposed to give si5y000 to Miisapps college library in this Ncity provided similar sum he given by the college or the citizens of the town and has been taken up by Maj. R. N. Millsapps, the founder of the college. who has put up a like amount The building will be erected on the highest point on the college grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Killing at Haddock, Ga.

Macon, Ga. March 22-Burrel Bush, aged 60, was shot and killed by Alonzo Haddock. today al Haddock, Ga, The slayer is aged 30, and surrendered promptly. The trouble grew out of the marriage Of sister of Haddock and the son of Bush yesterday in Macon. The men are prominent in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
At the Riiou.

Running for ofhce9 at the Biiou theatre seems to have lost none of its popularity on this its third visit. The at tendance this week is gratifying. and the box office receipts testify to the drawing qualities of the Conan play. The music of Running for Office is one of its most pleasing features although the whirlwind comedy of the second act is hard to re- sst. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
H. Clay Pierce Gets Better.

St. Louis, March 22.-II. Clay Pierce chairman of the board of directors of tn, Waters-Pierce Oil company. who was pre- vented by illness from appearing as 6 witness during the recent oil hearing wa. today reported to be greatly improved, anc will be able to go out tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Mayflower at Fernandina,

Fernandina. Fla. March 22-The United States steamer Mayhower. commanded by Lieutenant Commander A. T. Long, arrived here today and will remain here awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Roosevelt and members of her family for trip in southern waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
Colds Cause Sore Throat.

Laxative Promo Quininc. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause. Call for the full name and look for sig nature of k. w. Grove 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23

Acting Desk Sereeant.-Patrolman Murphy is acting as desk sergeant during the daytime at police headquar- ters. Sergeant T. J. Shirley is on a five days vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23

Illnesses Israel.-Rabbi Rappaport will deliver sermon at Illnesses Israel synagogue tonight at 8 o'clock. His text will be, f'Behold the spring eometh."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching. Blind. Bleeding, Protr'ldins Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money If Pazo Ointment falls to cure in s to 14 days. boc. ..s fa
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five days vacation.
 Ball Postponed.-The fremen's an. nual ball, which was to have been given at the armory of the city hall on the night of April IS, has been postponed until the 25th. The sum realized will go for the benefit of the relief fund
 Firemen's Uniforms.-The contract for furnishing uniforms for members of the Birmingham fire department was awarded to J. B. Booth & Go. yes terday, the price being $23 per suit, ]. Blach & Sons will furnish the caps at $420 each.
 For New Triai.--A motion has been made in the federal court for a new trial for D. T. Faulkner, recently con gicted on two charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes, it being alleged that two members of the jury had their minds made up before they began to sit upon the case.
 Fire at West End.-The two-story residence of j. D. Lanier at Hagood station, West End. was destroyed by fire yesterday morning about o'clock. Insurance to the amount of 5000 was carried on the house and 5000 on the contents. The house was valued at s6000. A spark on the roof is sup. posed to have caused the blaze.
 Has Issued Call.-Chairman John l.. Parker of the entretainmept commit tee of tue Alabama Pharmaceutical association has issued a call for a meeting in Montgomery on March 28. The committee will arrange for the entertainment of the association at Blount Springs on June 13. The com. mittee consists of John L. Parker, chairman: Dr. w. F. Bingham. Tusca. loosa; Dr. Terry Greil. Montgomery Dr. Charles Goldfhwait, Troy; Dr. E. H. Cross. Gadsden; R. S. w. Brown, Birmingham, and A. A. Gaines. Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
M 'MILL|N TALKS
 ABOUT PROSPERITY
Former Governor Spends Day
 in Birmingham
ALL SOUTH PROGRESSING
He Says the Building of the Panama Canal Will Mean Great Things for the South-"Bobv
 Taylor Will Win.

Ex-Governor Benton MeMillin. who served two years as chief executive of Tennessee. spent yesterday in Birming- ham. and will remain in the city until this afternoon He is here on private business. and this is the second or third trip he has made to Alabama recently.
 The former governor is talking south ern prosperity He does not have much to say about politics now. but he is talking of the great prosperity of today and the greater tomorrow. He did how ever, state yesterday afternoon that he thought Bob Taylor would win in the race for United States senator from Ten nessee.
 .aThe south said Governor Me Ml- lin. at the Hillman. lis more prosperous than ever before in its history, and the future looks bright Just think of the progress we have made in the past few years. Twenty years ago the people of the world would have said a man was crazy that predicted that eleven southern states would manufacture more of its cotton than the rest of the United States, and the man who predicted at that time that South Carolina would manufacture more cotton goods than Massachusetts would have been laughed at.
 Panama Canal.
 "I predict that the building of the Pan anna canal will mean the greatest onward step in the progress of the country in its history, and especially will the south feel the benefits of the canal trade
 T am just down here on private bus mess and am looking around a little. have some interests outside of Tennes- see. but not in Brmingham I am sorry to say; yes l am sorry to say not in Birmingham. wish I had.
 From what I understand our peaches have been hurt considerably by the re- cent cold weather There are none in my part of the state, but a great many are raised in East Tennessee, and I am afraid that they arc badly damaged.
 "Of course, Nashville is booming on account of the entrance of the Southern and Illinois Central lines by acquiring the Tennessee Central It was a great day for Nashville when the Tennessee Central was built for it opened some immense coal fields, but it was a greater day when the Southern and Illinois Cen tral bought that road. It brought two of the greatest systems in the country to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
AT THE sIJou.

Tonight, tomowow afternoon and tomorrow Running for of-
 fec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
CITY ITEMS

At St. Mary's.-The Rev. Quincy Ewing will preach tonight at St. Mary's-on the-Highlands at the united services at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-23
ADJUSTMENTS
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ATTHE JEFFERSON.

Tonight and tomorrow night : Mantelli English Grand Opera . company. '