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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
ALABAMA PRAISED
 FOR MILITARY WORK
South Carolina Regiment Asks
 to Go Home
BROWNS SNATCH VICTORY
Maneuvers at Camp Mabry In Texas Are Conducted On Level Ground. More Volunteers Will
 Arrive Today.

Chattanooga, August 4--If any militia organization failed of benent from the past weeks instruction at Camp Chick amauga, 1t can be attributed to nothing but a lack of spirit in entering into the maneuvers.
 One regiment of the Third South Caro- lima escaped the last days work, the day of the real experience in tactics, by ap- plying to the governor of that state for an order to return home The order came and the regiment left in the midst of one of the most exciting and picturesque mlm- ic battles ever witnessed in this coun- try. However, it did not escape criticism from the military authorities on account of the movement.
 Alabama and Virginia troops will re- ceive flattering comment when Brgadier General Bubb and Major Goldman send their reports of the maneuvers to the war department. Both regiments left today. They were In excellent condition not withstanding twenty hours in the field, and a rainstorm that soaked every man.
 In the maneuvers the brown army, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Chase, Twelfth cavalry, won on every tactical point. Its position on Snodgrass Hill was al no time in danger of capture
 The problem was to dlsodge a light battery stationed near the famous posi- tion of General Thomas in '63. When re- call was sounded at o'clock this morn- ing, the battery was still in possession. Tonight three Georgia regiments and one South Carolina are arriving in camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
TEXAS DEMOCRATS
 HOLD CONVENTIONS
ALL LEADERS ARE WORKING FOR BIG FOLLOWING, AS STATE CON- VENTIoN WILL TRY SOME Ex- TREATMENTS.

Houston, August 4-In a majority of the counties of this state conventions were held today to elect delegates to the democratic state convention to be held at Dallas beginning August IA. and while the conventions were generally har- monious from a number of counties con- tests will be filed on various grounds, all. however. havng the contest fos the gu- bernatorial nomination as the real basis.
 While the popular vote primaries were held several weeks ago to select party nominees for state and congressional of- fees. none of the gubernatoral candi- dates received a majority, hence the se- lection of the nominee will be left to the state convention.
 Because of the various interpretations which have been advanced as to the meaning of the state election law. the selection of delegates by the county con- ventions is a most important factor in the final result, each of the candidates endeavoring to secure as many personal followers as possible, even where they are ir structed to vote for some other candi- date, so long as that candidate is before the convention. the law providing that the low man be dropped on each ballot
 1t Is now contended that the law does not prohibit the re-entrance of a dropped candidate" on a subsequent ballot and this plan will be tried. hence the anxiety of all candidates to secure a large per- sonal following in the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
MAN PLUNGES
 HEADLONG FROM WINDOW

vile road today and fell headlong twenty five feet from the trestle to roof. As soon as his attendant could stop the train he hurried back and secured the assist ance of Officer Riley. went to the roof and almost lost his life in an attempt to get Delehanty, who with his almost inhuman strength, came near throwing the attendant from the house The in- sane man was bound hand and foot and with the aid of a derrick was hauled up to the track where he was placed in patrol wagon and taken to the hospital. His injuries were found to be slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
NASHVILLE KILLING
 CAUSES EXCITEMENT
John Yeaman, an Ex-PoIiceman, Kills Burke Thompson as Result of
 Political Quarrel.

Nashville, August 4.-Tonight on Union street, near Fourth avenue. north. John Yeaman, an ex-policeman. shot and killed Burke Thompson, the tragedy causing intense excitement among the usual Saturday night shoppers crowding that portion of the street at the time.
 Yeaman fired two shots, one of which struck his victim in the temple killing him almost insanity. The immediate cause of the shooting is said to be an outcome of the county election held Thurs day. But bitter feeling had existed be- tween the two men since the killing sev- eral years ago of Patrolman Dowell, for which Thompson was indicted as an &C., cessory. Thompson. 1t is said, had just left a saloon tonight with long knife In his hand when he met Yeaman. and the bloodshed followed
 It is said Yeaman's clothing was cut in several places. Yeaman was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
WiLkIE REPORTS.
Secret Service Arrested 356 Men Dur
 ing Past Year.

Washington. August 4.-'The annual re- port of Chief Wilkie of the secret service division of the treasury department shows that during the fiscal year ended June 90, 1906. there were S56 arrests made by off, cers of that service.
 Of this number PA were born in the United States, IS in Italy and in Rus sia. The remainder were distributed among twelve other nations During the year the secret service captured altered and counterfeit notes representing value of $1S,7 76S and S19.52 in coins Also 129 half plates, dies, 12s half molds, and d large quantity of other contraband mat ter
 Of the whole number Of persons ar rested. 162 were convicted, 46 are awaiting the action of the court, 91 are awaiting the action of the grand jury, g were ac- quilted, 19 were ignored by the grand jury. were nolled, and were dis charged by the United States commis- sioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
ROYALTY BLOCKS
 TO COMES REGATTA
ALFONSO AND VICTORIA ARE ON HAND, AS WELL AS ENGLAND'S RULERS-A BRILLIANT WEEK IS ANTICIPATED.

Cowes, Eng, August 4.-There is every prospect that Cowes week, which begins Monday, will prove even more brilliant than any similar event of recent years. The attendance of royalty. the great at traction for those who go to Cowes for the social side of the regatta, will be rendered more interesting by the presence this year of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria.
 Besides the Spanish royal couple, King Edward and Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales. to visiting yaehtmen the regatta holds out great promise, there being a great gathering of yachts of every size and description here preparing for the races for prizes offered by King Ed ward, Emperor William. private donors and clubs
 The Kings prize will be sailed for next Tuesday by yachts owned by members Of the Royal Yacht squadron, while Emperor Williams trophy for yachts exceeding 40 tons will be competed for the following day Emperor William has further ln- terest in the regatta than the race Tor his prize his Metor being one of the entrants TOT the hiis cup. iNiiie = fonso has brought small yacht to cowes' but he has not as yet decided whether nc will race it. King Edwards Britannia IS anchored off Cowes, but his majesty will not be an active participant in the com petition this year.
 After inspecting the battleship Dread naught at Portsmouth today King Ed ward and Queen Alexandra and the royal personages of the party went aboard the Victoria and Albert and came to Cowes. Their majesties exchanged visits with King Alfonso and Queen Victoria on board the royal yachts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Maneuvers at Camp Mabry.

Austin. Tex, August 4-Maneuyers at Camp Mabry today were largely given over to practice upon the prairie and level ground, as contrary to the programme of the last four days, which has taken all the troops into the mountains, and the very toughest part of the country to the west of the camp.
 Today the infantry was given some very beneficial practice in the matter of flank and center attack. The artillery was made to cover their advance.
 A considerable number of regulars were detailed on special guard duty this after noon on part of the ground set aside for the use of the volunteers. who are ex- pected in camp in a body tomorrow morn- Ing at daybreak for two weeks.
 Major General Stacy. commander of the Texas volunteer troops went into camp this evening. The camp maintains per feet health and conditions in general were never better, the men and stock all being in excellent condition with plenty of good water and food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
VaYdaman Says Cur Of
 Money fOY Negro Schools

governor occupy my old platform, and are pulling for the shore"
 He added that he felt complimented by this following, not because they had adopted his platform, but because the platform Is right.
 Then taking up the negro question in Washington. D. C., Governor Vardaman said there is need of a jim crow law reserving certain seats for negroes in Washington. He asked why southern con- .gressmen do not propose the enactment of such a law, and said in answer that they are afraid of criticism.
 He declared that if chosen to repre- sent Mississippi in the Senate, he would offer such bill at least once year. He said that he would rather be instru- mental in securing the repeal of the Fifteenth amendment, than to wield the sceptre of King Edward VII.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
l25 ,OOO ACRES COALLANDS
 ARE LEASED FOR 000 YEARS

Scranton. Pa, August At was report ed today on the best of authority that one of the largest deals In the history of the bituminous coal business was con- summated this week. whereby corpora tion. known as the Pennsylvania Beech Creek and Eastern Coal company. with a capital of $s,oOo.o00. acquires by a 999-year lease all the property and business of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke com pany. North River Coal and Wharf com pany, and a number of electric light and water companies controlled by the old corporation.
 The importance of this transaction will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Churchill In Public Eye
smeIters, Strike Is Ended.

Butte Mont. August 4.-Acting under the agreement reached last night between Superintendent Wheeler of the Boston and Montana Smelling company, at Great Falls and the Miles Smeltermen's union. work was resumed this morning at the campanys big reduction plant. It was agreed that the smelter management would restore the positions of the five men discahrged. if after investigation, it was found they had acted in good faith in demanding of a substitute foreman the discharge of a man who had failed to pay his union dues It was over this that the strike occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Works on Big Wabash Bond Issue.

New York. August 4-Winslow fierce of the law firm of Pierce x Greer, which has in charge negotiations looking to the creation of a new bond issue of s2Oo'0OoVOO for the Wabash railroad, sailed for Europe today on the steamship St. Louis. MT. Pierce would not discuss reports that while abroad he would confer with George J. Gould who is now on the continent. regarding the proposed bond issue. II was reported that MT. Pierce Will endeavor to get European financiers to take portion of the bonds, but he declined to have anything to say in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
HE WOULD RATHER BE lNsTRU- MENTAL IN APPEALING THE FIF- TEENTH AMENDMENT THAN TO WELD KING EDS scEPTRE.

New orleans, August 4.-An appeal by Governor Vardaman of Mississippi to white voters to select state legislators who will vote to stop granting appro- priatons for the education of negro ehil- dren, is reported in specials from Brook haven, Miss. where the governor today addressed a farmers meeting
 He said that when he advocated this line of action three years ago, he stood alone, but that now six candidates for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Lorimer, Mann and Beef Trust
 Also Winners
SMALL VOTE IN ILLINOIS
For the First Time In the History of the State All Primaries of All Par ties Are Held On the
 Same Day.

Chicago, August 1.-The republican vot- CTS of Illinois made It known at the pri- maries today that they wished Senator Shelby M. Cullom returned to the United States Senate After one of the most spectacular political campaigns ever seen, Senator Cullom won Cook county by a plurality of more than 17,0oo. while down. state, what meagre returns are in, tndi cate that he has secured districts enough to insure him victory over his principal opponent, Gov. Richard Yates.
 Senator Culom's plurality in the state is estimated at from 25.OOo to 500OO.
 All the parties in the state held their primaries today, and the new primary law passed last spring by special ses- sion of the legislature, was pronounced an unqualified success.
 Of all the candidates, either democratic or republican, Congressman William Lori mer of the Sixth district, and Congress- man James R. Mann of the Second dis trict put up the most spirited campaign for renomination. They both won their districts by handsome maporities
 In the Eighteenth district Joseph G. Cannon, speaker of the House of Repre- sentahves. had no opposition, and his re- nomination is assured.
 All Primaries on Same Day.
 For the first time in the history of Illi- nois, all the primaries of all the parties twere held on the same day, and the vot- CTS were given an opportunity to name Aheir preference for candidate, from bited States Senator down to sheriff. I ie new primary law. passed by a spe- Al session of the legislature last spring, was given It's first trial today, and gave general satisfaction.
 In the tempestuous districts in Chicago the vote was large. but in the districts, where there are no local contests, apathy was manifested by the voters, and in these sections the vote was so light that 1t pulled down the total of the city to slightly over 10000 out of total registra- ton of S75.OOo.
 Interest In Vote for Senator.
 The greatest interest in the election cen tered in the vote for United States sen ator, and for that of republican con- gressman in the Second and Sixth dis tricts. located in Chicago.
 The voters cast their ballot for three candidates for United States Senator M. Cullom, former Governor Richard Yates and William G. Webster.
 The democrats had no candidates for United States senator.
 Today's vote for United States sena- tor was merely an expression of prefer ence and Is not binding on the mem bers of the legislature. In Chicago, Sem atorl Cullom received nearly twice as many votes as Yates. and from scattered returns throughout the state. indications are that the former senator will carry the state by handsome majority.
 The local vote cast in this city for United States senator was Cullom, 36 7S3; Yates, 2, ,297 and Webster. 381.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

be readily appreciated from the fact that the new company will control approxi- mately 125,OO0 acres of coal lands con taining over 300 900 tons of coal with forty-four coal mines and over 1000 coke ovens now in operation. The company owns 5000 private railroad cars, extensive docks at Port Liberty. N. J., and will control the business already established In distributing coal throughout Pennsyl- vania, New York and New Jersey and New England
 The properties acquired are located at the eastern end of the bituminous coal fields, and have a shorter haul to the tadewater Ksld New England markets than any other large body of coal lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

Pensacola, Fla, August 1.-The United States commissioner, before whom was held the preliminary hearing of the charges of peonage against the Jackson Lumber company, has ordered every wit ness in the case, not a resident of Flor ida, or who is not well known to him. locked up in jail in default of bail, and all will be held until the next term Of the United States court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
TEXAS PARTY SPLITS.
Republicans In Many Counties Hold
 Two Conventions.

Houston. August 4.-Republican conven- tions were held in the larger number of the counties of the state today and be- cause of a split in the ranks of the party in many counties. two conventions were held, delegates being selected to attend state conventions to be held at Fl Paso on the call of the state chairman, Cecil A. Lyon, of the regular republican party and at Houston on the call of A. c. Acheson of Denison, who styles himself chairman of the reorganized republic ans"
 The disagreement was caused by the all legation that the Lyon convention Is held at El Paso for the purpose of preventing the attendance of negroes, the railroad fare being too heavy for many of them to get to the western border of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Harvard Crew In London.

London. August 4.-The Harvard eight pared crew which is to row Cambridge next month arrived in London this even ing. They were met at Euston station by R. c. Lehman. who for a time coached the crews at Harvard, ana other persons The fine physique of the men attracted the admiration of the holiday crowds. The crew will go to Bourne End Monday for ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Circus Methods Unfit for Army.

Washington, August 4.--Capt J, A. Lo- gan. Jr., the subsistence officer of the army. who with Maj 1. w. Lttelle, the army quartermaster. accompanied one of the large circuses for some time to ob- serve circus methods. has reported that although the discipline and system about the show were admirable the equipment used Is much heavier than the army can make use of and the subsistence is not suited to army needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
PEONAGE WITNESS PAID
 TO RETURN TO NEW YORK

This action is reported to have been taken because of the disappearance of Henry Lembert, who testified Monday that he had been horsewhipped after be- ing caught with bloodhounds. Other wit nesses in the case have stated, it Is re- ported, that they have been approached by unknown parties with propositions to pay their fare to New York. and not to remain here to testify further in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Negroes Charged With Awful Crime.

Tulsa. l. T., August 4.-Jim Jackson. Philip House and Joe Murray. negroes, were arrested today for the murder of Harry Priester, 8 years old. in West Tulsa a month ago The crime was most brutal, Priester's body being horribly mu- tulated and thrown into car of wheat. The body was found four days afterward by a brakeman at Francis, I. T. House and Murray have confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Dock Laborers On Strike.

Superior, Wis, August 4.-The police have been requested to go to Itasca and the East End to control the striking dock laborers. At this hour every coal dock in Superior is claimed by the strikers to be tied up tight. Inc strike has spread to the East End and to Itasca. Should these docks be affected. at least 300 men will be idle and the handling of coal will be greatly retarded at the head Of the lakes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
 WEALTHY MAN CONVICTED,
Lumber Dealer In Oregon Must Serve
 One Year.

Portland. Ore. August 4.-willard N. Jones. member of the Oregon legislature of 1903. and a wealthy contractor and timber dealer. today was sentenced by Judge William H. Hunt in the United States circuit court to serve one years Imprisonment in the federal penitentlary on McNeill's Island and to pay fine of 5000.
 Jones was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government. Thaddeaus S. Potter. a well known Portland lawyer who was tried and convicted jointly with Jones. was sentenced to serve six months in the Multnomah county jail and to pay a fine of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
PARLIAMENT HAS
 DONE MUCH WORK Solid Amount of Legislation Has Been Accomplished CHURCHILL IN sLIMELlGHI Labor Section Is So Large That It Sew eraI Times Threatened the Gov
 ernment's Enormous
 Majority.
CHURCHILL IN ILIMELIGHT

London, August 4.-If nothing sensation- al was achieved or no great regulations were won or lost the new liberal parlia- ment which adjourned today distinguished itself as a working parliament, and the ministers have every reason to be satis- fled with the solid amount of legislation accomplished during their first session. This was largely a result of the reformed rules of procedure adopted early in the session which proved invaluable from time-saving viewpoint.
 Besides passing the principal measure before it, the education bill, almost all tho measures promised in the Kings opening speech, either were passed or reached an advanced stage in committee, which will allow of their being finished at the au- tumn session when the government will propose to appropriate all the time of the house to government business.
 Important Bills Not Thrown Over.
 The Irish laborers' cottage bill, the colonial marriage bill, the worl1men's com- pensation bill, and the merchant shipping bill are all in an advanced condition. Thus the government was not in the position so often seen in recent years of being forced at the last moment to throw over board important measures promised at the beginning of session.
 The Scotch crofters' bill, which with the Irish laborers' college bill will probably be the basis for eventually dealing with the land question in England, also was only introduced at the close of the session and 1t is hardly likely that 1t will be pro- ceeded with further until 1907. It goes to greater lengths in the reform of land legislation than even the Irish bills, and will be keenly contested by the unonists.
 The feature commanding interest in the autumn session will be the struggle just opened between the house of lords and the house of commons over the education bill, and 1t may prove historic struggle, for Lord Lansdowne, Lord Halsbury and other peers are said to be determined to throw out the bill on it's third reading, if the house of commons declines to accept the amendments made to it in the house of lords.
 The governments naval and military nroprammes come in for much adverse opinion and strong criticism, but much credit is given the ministers for their able handling of the difficult subjects.
 Churchill In Public Eye
 Perhaps the men who have obtained the greatest prominence in the public eye during the session just ended, are Wins ton Spencer Churchill. under secretary for the colonies, and Augustine Birrell, presi- dent of the board of education MT. Bir- reIl especially displayed unexpected quail ties of parliamentary ability.
 As was anticipated the government enormous majority during the session did not show great cohesion and several times was reduced to dangerous proportions through the attitude of the labor section and the disposition to divide itseh mo groups still remains one or the greatest dangers threatening the existence of the ministry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
CASTAWAYS DID NOT
 SANCTION RESCUE
FRuITER PASSES A scoW OUT IN THE GULF, BUT THE TWO MEN ON IT SEEMED CONTENTED WITH THEIR SITUATION.

Pensacola, August 4.-capt. c. H. Miller of the dredge vicksburg, which was in tow of the tug Wilmot when the latter parted her hawser, and four scows with two men aboard went adrift, today re- ceived news that the scows had been spoken by a fruiter and the men had re- fused to leave the scows when assistance was offered. The scows are seaworthy and provisioned for about fifteen days
 It Is expected that they will be picked up within a few days.
 The scows were lost Monday at noon when bound from Port Eads to Tampa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
General Strike In Moscow.

Moscow, August 4.- When special editions of the newspapers today an- nounced the inauguration of a general strike in Moscow. the populace hurriedly began to lay in supplies of food and other necessaries of life. The workmen in the industrial quarters are excited, but thus far the cessation of work has not been general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
FROM TRAIN WHILE ON A TRSTLE AND FINALLY HAS TO BE HAULED UP WITH A DER RICK.

Cincinnati August 4.-Thomas Delehan- ty of Nashville. Tenn. while being taken home by an attendant from the -aanhat- tan state hospital for the insane leaped from car window of a southbound pas senger train on the Louisville and Nash