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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Greece Sore at Roumania.

London. May 27-A dispatch to a news agency from Athens says that the Greek government has decided to break off diplomatic relations with Roumania, re- call it's consuls and entrust the protec- ton of the Creeks there to the Russian agents. The dispatch adds that this step is taken owing to Roumana's expulsion of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Dewey in Indian Ocean.

Washington May s7.-computations made by the bureau of navigation Of the location of the Dewey dry dock in the Indian ocean on May 22 indicate that the Dewey has made an average of 100 miles day since leaving the straits of Babel Mandeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Kansas Militia DlsmIssed.

Winfield Kan. May A.-The sheriff to- day dismissed the company of state mill ltia ordered here by Governor Hoch to protect Amasa Thomas. who clubbed Charles McEwan to death and who was threatened by mob. All danger of vio- lence IS over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Prison Warden Assasslnated.

St. Petersburg, May 2I.-M. Shataloff warden of the city prison here was shot four times today and mortally wounded by an 1s-year-od youth, who was execut- ing a social revoutionist sentence In re- venge for Shataloff's bad treatment of political prisoners The assassin whose name is Skultilmin, killed a beggar who tried to stop him, but afterwards was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
One Killed in Mise arri.

Jefferson City Mo. May Zh--ightning struck freight train in the Missouri Pacific railroad yards here today and in- stantly killed w. II. Edwards, a brake man. Several cars were slightly dam aged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
ELEVATOR SLIDES IN RIVER.

Ft. William, Ont, May 27.-The Ogilvie company's grain elevator here started to slide into the river during the night and 1t is consider ed impossible to save 1t. Men have been working all day to save the grain. of which there are 350,0OO bushels. Seventy-five or eighty per cent of it can be saved. The total. loss on the elevator and contents Is estimated at s250. GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
CarIist's Secretary Arrested.

Barcelona. May 27.-The secretary of Don Jaime of Bourbon, son of Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, was arrested here today The charge on which he was taken into custody was not made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
No Danger for Fore laners.

Paris. May 27.-A semi-official note is- sued today relative to the reports of trouble at Pointe Ptre, Gaudaloupe and Fort de France, Martinique. says there is no possibility of danger to foreigners there who are protected by garrison of 5000 men and two warships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Mrs. Davis still lmprovino.

New York, May 27.-It was stated at the Hotel Gerard today that Mrs. Jeffer- son Davis was steadily improving, de- cided improvement being noted since yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Julia Ward Howe Is 87.

Boston. May 27-Mrs. Julia Ward Howe passed her s1th birthday at her home here today in good health. Surrounded by her children the venerable authoress ob- served the anniversary with a little fam lly party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Horse Rrlnas s15o.ooo.

.sndon. May e7.-Edmund Blanc, s- old bay horse. Jardy by Flying Fox-Airs. and Graces, has been sold to Senor Luxos an Argentine breeder, for kl60.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Expense Money for Delegates.

Mexico City. May 27.-Congress has ap- propriated sso.Oo0 for the expenses of the delegates to the Pan-American conference at Rio Janeiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28

Many of the salons are decorated with rich embroidered cloths and the luxurious furniture and ceilings were painted by Mangs, Balyen. Vek -nez. Vicente Lopez and Juan Rivera VI furniture has been the slow growth 1f the luxury-loving Kings of Spain, and represent an in calculable outlay. Many of the salons are vertable museums Formerly 1t was not possible to adequately admire the beauties of the palace, as it's vastness made it rather dark, but the modern innovation of electric lights has brought out all of it's elories. Nowhere are the electric lights used with more dazzling effocI than in the Sale des Ambassadors with it's majestic thrones ,on which AL fonso and his Queen will soon be seated together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
BIG PRIZE OUT FOR
 TYPHUS BACILLUS
MEXICO OFFERS s2oooo TO THE MAN WHO WILL FIRST DISCOV- FER GERM, THEN $2o,ooo FOR ANTlDOTE.

Mexico City May 27.--The government is making every effort to discover the typhus fever bacillus, and it is believed the experiment now in progress will ul- timately result in success.
 Animals inoculated with blood of fever patients have shown all symptoms of the disease and the department of public in- struction has authorized the purchase of monkeys to conduct further experiments. The government has offered prizes aggre- gating $50,00O for the discovery of the germ and an antidote. The first prize of s20.OO0 will be awarded to the first one to discover the germ. A like amount will be awarded to the person discovering an antidote and s10,000 will be given to any one aiding in reaching the discoveries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Commencement Festivities Will
 be on Elaborate Scale
NOTABLE MEN 10 BE THERE
Accommodation are Already at Prem ium, but Private Homes Are Thrown Open and Every
 body will be Cared for.

Tuscaloosa, May 27.-The town is over flowing with commencement visitors and every train will bring in more until the graduation exercises are held at the Uni versity of Alabama next Wednesday. Ac- commodations are already at a premium, but private homes are being thrown open and all new arrivals will be cared for Society is much in evidence. A rush of dances brought last week to q close but more are to follow. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity will give their annual commencement german tomorrow night the l.. T. F. society Tuesday night and the festivities will be brought to a close by the brilliant university hop in the mess hall Wednesday night, Young wom- en from all parts of Alabama and other states will attend these affairs, while prominent alumni are much in evidence on the university campus. It is estimated that more alumni will be present during the commencement exercises than ever before.
 Distinguished Men Arrive Today.
 All the distinguished educators who will take part in the exercises at the university have not yet arrived but all are expected to be on hand by tomor- row
 A telegram was received tonight from Charles A. Towne, congressman from New York, stating that he would be able to fill his engagement on the programme at the seventy-ffth anniversary exer- cises at the university Tuesday night. In a previous telegram he stated that his health would not permit him to fill the engagement, but the telegram tonight stated that he had recovered from his attack.
 Features for Today.
 The principal features for tomorrow are the academic procession at 9:45 o'clock address of welcome and replies by visit ing educators in Clark hall. meeting of university trustees baseball game in the afternoon between Sewanee and the University of Alabama and the presi- dents reception at night.
 Quaint old Tuscaloosa, city of oaks, Is bubbling over with gaiety and if the sun shines on the remaining three days the most impressive commencement the town has ever seen will end at the mess hall Wednesday night when lowered lights dismiss the dancers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Visits Nuptial Apartments.

On one of Princess Ena's visits to Madrid. she was permitted to visit the gorgeous nuptal apartments that have been prepared in the royal palace and to try on the wedding dress made here. The cabinet ministers have had their share in the prevailing enthusiasm over Alfonso's fiancee. Premier Moret expressed his of ffcial view while drinking a toast to the Princess. Addressing King Alfonso the premier said: "Sire-You have brought us a treasure May it please God to make us worthy to receive it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
interested In China Hall.

Princess Ena is said to take special in- terest in the China hall, so-called not because the royal china Is kept there, but because the ceilings and walls are covered with porcelain, the 1oinings of which are ceverly concealed by figures in polychrome relief. Another sumptuous salon is the large dining hall, decorated with tapestry woven in gold and silk, by Pannemaker, in Brussels for Philip II. It is in six different landscape panels, representing the amorous episodes of Vertumuio and Pomona in a delightful garden yertumuio is represented as a Bacchus soliciting the favors of a nymph, whose affections he finally conquers.
 Besides the foregoing main apartments. there are many other or great richness. Some of them contain famous collections of old clocks: others, including the chapel. contain most interesting relics of the Christian era. The old tapestries of the palace, about 1900 in number have no equal either in artistic execution or in- trinsic value. The library contains over 100000 volumes and 300000 manuscripts. many of them unique. Such is the truly royal residence of the new Queen of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Her First Notable Act AfQuses Greatest Enthusiasm Among
 Her Future Subjects
WHOLE KINGDOM SINGS
 PRAISES OF BRIDE EJECT
She Visits Npptlal Apartments in Roy al Palace and Tries on Wedding Dress Which Is Marvel of
 Dressmaking Art.

Madrid, May 27.-The first notable act of Princess Ena of Battenberg since her arrival in Spain to become the bride or King Alfonso to induce the King to par don Ferdinand Livera, who was con- demned to death after an exciting trlal' The dramatic circumstances under which pardon was given as the condemned man was going to the gallows attracts vide spread attention and further augments the popularity of Princess Eena.
 Iivera was to have been executed in the neighboring town of Badajoz, but the population solicited Princess Ena's inter cesslon and she spoke to the King, who consulted with his ministers, and after a cabinet council the government resolved to grant the request as it was the hrst petition the Princess had made in Spain. Thereupon the King issued a pardon and a telegram announcing this fact that reached the prison at Badajob half an hour before the time set for the execu- tion. The march to the scaffold was about to begin, when a messenger brought word of the pardon.
 Sing Praises of Queen.
 lviiere were remarkable scenes of rejoic- stng. Tue towns people formed process sion and sang the praises of their queen. NThe peopia of Madrid highly approve the H,rincess' humane intervention and the Newspapers comment upon the coming rElleen's first act as being one of mercy.
 The Pardo palace was again the scene Of royal ceremonies today, the ideal weather permitting of open air religious services on the lawns of the palace where the military bishop celebrated a campaign mass IL was a pretty sight with the bril- liant uniforms of the soldiers forming a background for the royal personages.
 Princess Ena's interest in the Spanish uniform led King Alfonso to summon six soldiers representing the various arms of the service for his brde-elects inspec- tion of their arms and accoutrements. This was a source of satisfaction to the influential army element.
 Later in the day King Alfonso and Princess Ena went in an automobile to the picturesque forests of Pardo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Entrance Is Magnificent.

massive structure is of granite through out, except the frames of the doors and windows, which are of marble.
 Entrance Is Magnificent.
 The entrance to the royal palace, which is conceded to be one of the most mag nificent In the world. has been further en- riched for the present occasion. It is gor- geously carpeted and ornamented. ilumi- mated day and night by myriads of eec- tric lights concealed within the rich gold cornices. with Halbadieres In their bril- liant uniforms acting as guards. At the first landing, serving as pillars to the halustrade. there are two enormous lions of stone, the work of the Sculptors Castro and Michel. It is well known that Ma poleon I. had a jealous regard for these lions on the day that he admired the pal ace. remarking to his brother that they were better housed than he himself in Paris The high vaulted ceiling contains notable paintings by the Neopolitan artist, Carado Giaquinto. heir of the great deco rator Lucas Tordan. The largest and most important fresco, which occupies the center, Is an allegory of the Triumph o1 Religion, Assisted by Spain
 Fittings of lncaculable Value
 The Sales des Ambassadeurs where the imposing reception will take place af- ter the wedding. is one of the most splen-
  tings of incalculable value. The flooring Is of different marbles, which form designs in the Italian style. The walls are hung with crimson velvet and gilt armaments, the brightness of which has been toned down by time The enormous mirrors which came from the royal factory of LaGrange are surrounded by heavy gold frames of the time of Charles w, while Intervening statues of bronze and marble represent heroes, pagan gods and alle gcrical figures Some of the notable adorn ments of this remarkable apartment are 'The Fawn," by PraXiteles; Venus and Mercury" after the conception of Jean de Bologna: "Jupiter on the Eagle" and at each side of the throne statues of Pru- dence and Justice represented as the counselors of Kings.
 Throne Under Superb Red Canopy.
 Tine royal throne is under the superb red canopy situated above the steps, richly carpeted in the same color. At either side stand four gilt lions. repre- scented as controlling the world. The ceil- ing forms brilliant contrast. being clear and luminous It was executed by the famous Venetian painter Tfepolo. and is said to be one of the most finished dec- oratiye works in the world. The idea de- veloned in this vast composition Is ''The Glory of the Spanish Monarchy" repre- se nted by a proud matron seated on throne and attended by allegorical deities, contemplating a sky peopled by numerous q sg,,res among them Mercury, the symbol of material prosperity. In the corners ap- pear picturesque groups of types of the different Spanish regions. and the pro duets of the provinces arranged in all alIegorical ensemble. In the angles there are scuIptored medalions by Michel rep resenting the great rivers of Spain. The ;,,, . g;nation of some recent visitors to this gorgeous apartment has led to the report that Princess Ena greatly resembles the proud n,aAron seated on q thrnna whih
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Salons are verltabIe Museums

forms the chief decoration representing the Glory of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28

massive structure Is of granite through out, except the frames of the doors and windows, which are of marble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
MAKING IT POPULAR.

The London papers are pursuing a
fine plan for making President Roose-
velt's reformed spelling popular in
America They are abusing him for
it, Listen to this. for example, from
the London Evening Standard:
How dare this Roosevelt fellow
who is temporarily president of an
amiable republic. presume to dictate to
US how to spell languages which was
ours while America still was savage
and undiscovered country? If Roosevelt
likes to NEEDLE with spelling, we'll and
good, so long as it clearly is under
stood that it is merely an American
language he Is creating. When it comes
to sentiment about an Anglo-Saxon
hegemony to bolster UP an assault on
the English language we begin to kick.
Our language is our own. We love it
and we shall write 1t as it is proper +"
Of course we all made fuss about
it when the idea was first promulgated.
and we all declared that we would
never, never use it. but this attack of the
British press puts new phase on the
situation. We can talk mean about
our American institutions ourselves.
but when anyone else talks that way it
makes us mad in a minute. We won't
stand 1t. Even when the Brltshers re-
printed the facts about our packing
houses, with comments thereon, it
made every American feel like rushing
to the defense of the packers.
And now that these Britishers are
attacking our beloved president and
his phonetic spelling fad, it arouses in
every true American the desire to say
that phonetic spelling is all right, and
if the British press continues its at
tack, America will adopt the new
method just to show England a few
things. That's what!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
THE STANDARD AGAIN.

We are told now that Joker" has
been discovered in the INTERROGATION
law which legalizes rebates to the
Standard Oil company.
OF course it is to be expected that
there are "jokers' hidden away some
where They usually exist, but they do
not always work; which may be the
case this time.
But Immediately on TOP of this dis
closure comes the action of the federal
grand juries in bringing in indictments
against the Standard, charging 6,42s
ofenses against it for receiving re
bates. If these cases are vigorously
prosecuted, as the indications are they
will be, 1t may discourage even such
lawless octopus as the Standard OIL
company from committing further
outrages against fairness In business,
even though there may be a loophole
in the Hepburn law through which It
might crawl.
1t is stated that the penalty for
these violations. in case Of conviction,
runs from $1,000 to 100000 on each
count; so that the minimum fines, if a
conviction is obtained on each count
would aggregate nearly six and a half
million dollars.
MS WOulu not make a very DlS HoAS
in the Standards earnings, to be sure
but the penalty might mount up to
$12S, 0.0O0 which would make even
the Standard Oil company think twice
before doing the same thing over
again.
The principal thing is to show the
trusts and combines that the govern
ment means business and proposes to
enforce its laws; that the people have
decided that business honor and COM
mon decency must be observed, and
that these big combinations of capital
VIII not be allowed to rob the people
as they have been doing. The trusts
are now on the run. and if these prose-
cutions are vigorously pushed the bat
tie viii be easily won.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
GrassEopper GIacIer.

one of the small glaciers in Montana
is of especial interest in account of the
fact that in the mass of ice there are
imbedded two strata of grasshoppers.
each about a foot thick. There are lit
orally tons of grasshoppers in the ice
and the question naturally arises as to
where they came from. The most obvi-
GUS explanation is that centuries ago
two enormous swarms in course of mi
grafton were caught in a snowstorm,
chilled and buried in the snow, where
they have remained till now in a per-
feet state of preservation In the ac-
counts of the early western explorers
a few Instances are related of meeting
large swarms of locusts on the noun
tain tops in the Rockies. 1t is a very
fortunate circumstance that the great
extension of agriculture in the west has
broken up the breeding grounds of these
insects.-Country Life in America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

The ideal way of ma king nominal
tions is the way that will allow the
majority to rule. Too often the conven-
ton does not do that. and that is why
there is now a demand all over the
country for primary elections.
In Texas and in Illinois primary
election laws have been adopted. but
the convention Is retained in both
states. In the former it has proven
exceedingly unsatisfactory, and the
next legislature will make a change
Neither is it satisfactory in Illinois, as
it allows trades and combines the
same as any convention. In comment
ing on the convention system the Chi
cago News says
I'm the debate over reform in nomi-
mating methods the fundamental ques-
ton has been as to whether the nomf-
mating convention should be retained
or abolished. Radical advocates of d.
rect primaries assert that the conven-
ton should be done away with entirely.
This idea has prevailed in the primary
legislation of Wisconsin and Mime
sofa, except that in Minnesota a state
convention IS retained for the nOmina-
ton of candidates for state officers and
the promulgatio of party platforms.
By the Illinois primary law direct vot-
ing is introduced as to specified Off
GERS, but in no case is the convention
eliminated
THE Illinois state conventions, held
this week at Peoria and Springfield,
contained over 1900 delegates each.
In bodies of this size debate can be
carried on only with the greatest diff
hculty It is easy for the presiding Of
ficer to dominate and calmly deny
recognition to those whom he desires
to suppress. The unwieIdy nature of
such conventions renders it practically
imperative that the delegates divest
themselves of the power of initiative
which is then conferred upon the lead
ers gathered in caucus. In this way
the influence Of clever and selfish
manipulators Is greatly augmented
What is said Of state conventions
applies with nearly equal force to
county and city conventions in the
great centers of population Con
! gressional. legislative and ward con
ventions are smaller in size, but the
I delegates to these bodies often are
/ elected on delegate tickets which are
mere tails to the political kite, the real
! contests at the primaries being over the
selection of delegates to state, county
! or city conventions. Tricky manipu-
/ lation employed in these minor assem-
blages often is such as thoroughly K
disgust the ordinary citizen.
THE first step in the reform Of ths
4 party convention is to reduce its size
+ A state convention ought not to con
tain more than 500 delegates at tn.
1 outside Any greater number tends K
produce inefHciency. Doubtless II
time the direct nomination idea vii
! prevail and the convention win b
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
where youth Made Error.

The other day Secretary Shaw and
private Secretary Slater were return
ing to Washington from Elkins. W.
Va, where the former had delivered a
speech In the Pullman, opposite Mr..
Shaw, sat a schoolboy going to his home
IN Texas from Princeton preparatory
school.
The chap gazed critically at secre-
tary ShaWs long coat and broad
brimmed SLOUGH hat and engaged him
From the west?s he began, leaning
forward in friendly way.
Farmer"
Yes"
Thought So
A spirited conversation then began
about crops, and the young fellow
learned that the man with a bronzed
face and sIouch hat knew the difference
between silo and filed cheese He
as the train pulled into the depot, Sec
rotary Shaw took his turn at question
ing.
Where are you going?"
ITO Texas"
Ever been IN Washington"
Ever visit the treasury depart
ment?"
NO"
IT'S an interesting place. Next time
you are in the city call there and ask
for me-"
'wiH the man at the door know who
Eyes. Here's my card and MT.
Shaw handed to the boy small card
with the words under his name, Sec
rotary of the Treasury"
"Gee.' said the surprised college BOY,
gazing after the retreating form Of the
genial secretary, and 1 thought he
was a farmer. Exchange