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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
James TeIls Hepburn a Story.

Every now and then there is room for humor over on the House side when the possible action of the Senate on the Hepburn bill Is under discussion. Repre- sentative Ollie James of Kentucky met Representative Hepburn of Iowa tms morning and the Hepburn rate bill came up for discussion.
 Tt reminds me of story said the Kentucky member to Colonel Hepburn An old man of considerable wealth down in my section of Kentucky had worth less son. Finally he bought him a new hat a new suit of clothes, gave him Sl0.OOO and sent him west with the un- derstanding that he should never have another cent The son agreed. Nothing was heard of him for three weeks One morning the old man received a telegram from the son reading: Please meet me at the outskirts of the town with a closed buggy. l still have the hat '
 T predict" said the Kentucky Con- gressman, that the Hepburn bill will still have the enacting clause The joke was little too serious Tor Colonel Hep burn to appreciate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Committee Thinks IncunbeniS
 Should Work InduShi0uSIv
BURTON FIGHTS SHOALS PLAN
Elevator in the Birmingham Public Building Will Soon Be Runing Again-Alabama to Have
 Fish Hatchery.

Washington. February l5.-(speeial)- The House judiciary subcommittee made short work this morning of all the bills asking for additional federal judges in several states. 1t reported all Of them adversely. including those from Alabama and Indiana The subcommittee was composed of Representatives Alexander, Terrell and Smith of Kentucky It was the opinion of the majority that there was no necessity for additional judges that the dockets could be cleared by incum- bents if they worked industriousy.
 The committee ntmated to Mr. Under wood that it would consider bill re- arranging the districts in the state of Alabama if he would introduce such measure. Mir. Underwood desires to hear from the Birmingham bar before taking any action He will introduce a bill if the bar desires 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
MADE IT HOT FOR HIM.
Captain Carter Did Not Like Cooper's
 Report.

Savannah. Ga. February 15.-A. 8, Cooper. assistant engineer, who held like position under Captain Carter. was on the stand throughout the day In the Greene and Gaynor trial. He was exam ined by government counsel. after which the defense began it's erOss-examnation.
 Mr. Cooper's testimony was relative to the lnferiorlty of the materials used by the defendant contractors The most in- teresting part of his testimony related to a report which he made to Captain Car ter. in which he recommended that the work on the Tybee breakwater be sus- pended unless rock could be placed on the mats by the contractors. The witness said that Carter took no action upon his report and seemed to be very much offended by 1t. After that time, said the witness the engineer made matters un- comfortable for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
KING EDWARD OFTEN
 WORKS 12 HOURS
THEREFORE HE GAN SYMPATHIZE WITH THE CHURCH MOVEMENT TO FURNISH WORK TO THE UNI EMPLOYED.

London, February liking Edward told the Rev. Wilson Carlile head of the church army. who was received in audi ence at Buckingham palace today, that he often worked twelve hours day him self He knew the blessings of work and greatly sympathzed with the unem- pIoyed
 Therefore. it was a great comfort to His Majesty to know that the church army was furnishing work for so many. The King specially praised the emigration plans of the army, and said to the Rev. MT Garlic: Encourage your good emi- grants Wish them from me every happi- ness that work can produce. They will still be in my domnions, and their emi- grafton will not only benefit themselves and their families. but the whole emplre'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Goes to Court House ia Person
 for Marriage License
EAST ROOMS ARE CLOSED
Members of Taft Party Have Given Miss Alice a Magnificent Neck laee-Present From China's
 Empress Is Late.

Washington February 15.--Representa- tive Longworth tonight entertained at a bachelor dinner at his home at S3l Eigh teenth street, N. W.. at which President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft were among the guests. The other guests were MT. Perkins, who Is to be best man at the wedding of Miss Roosevelt and MT. Longworth; Viseount deChambrum, brother-n-law of MT. Longworth; Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Major Henry and Messrs Fleisehman, Norman. Shaw, Wal lngford. Winthrop. Anderson. Painter. Slmpkins, Bangs Whitney and Heron
 MT. Longworth went to the city hall late this afternoon and secured his marriage license. He was accompanied by num- Der of his personal friends. including three who are 10 serve as ushers at the wedding and their visit attracted no little interest at the old court house.
 Wedding presents are still arriving at the White House. and details of a number of the gifts became known today. One of the gifts that has attracted considerable interest, that of the Empress of China. will not reach here until after the we'd ding day.
 It was expected this evening there would be a rehearsal of the wedding. but it did not take place. MT. Longworth stated early tonight that there would be no rehearsal during the evening, but be- yond that vouchsafed nothing as to re- hearsal plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Burton Opposes Mussel Shoals.

There is every indication that Chairman Burton of the rivers and harbors commit tee is going to strenuously oppose the passage of Representative Riehardson's bill authorizing the construction of dams on the Tennessee river at Mussel Shoals. The Ohio congressman is greatly opposed to the bill and will make the best fight he is capable of in the House. Representa- tive Richardson today introduced his bill, amended to suit the objections of the President. The amendment provides that the dams are to be "between point on the southern side of the river opposite to or below the head or opening of the canal constructed by the United States on the north side of the river on the east and the western line of section 1t, town ship 8, range 10 on the west"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Cuban Necklace Arrives.

New York. February 15.-The pearl neck lace valued at s25.000 which Is to be the gift of the republic of Cuba to Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived here today on board the steamer Majestic having, been shipped from Paris by the Cuban minister there and billed through to the Cuban le- gation in Washington Coming through diplomatic channels the package was not subject to duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Senate Waits on House.

A meeting of the Senate committee on quarantine has been called for Satur- day morning when the bills introduced by Senator Mallory and others will be considered by the committee. There is d tendency on the part of southern mem bers of the Senate to take no definite action on all additional quarantine bill until the House has acted. A bill is ex- pected to pass the House shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Louisville and Nashville Sells Bonds

New York February 15-Official an nouneemeut was made today that the Huntsville and Nashville Railroad com pany has sold sio0oo,oOo of it's Atlanta and Knoxville and Cincinnati division her cent bonds. The greater portion of the nroceeds of the sale will be used on inc Atlanta, Knoxville and Cincinnati division for new equipment, reduction of grade and other improvements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Fish Hatchery for Alabama.

The House committee on merchant marine today favorably reported num- Der of bills establishing fish hatchery sta- tions in the United States. Twenty-Five thousand dollars is appropriated for one in the state of Alabama, to be located by the commission of fish and fisheries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
EIeuator VIII Start Soon.

The elevator in the Birmingham public building will again run, though 1t may be several weeks before the start is made. Representative Underwood had a talk with the treasury officials about the mat ter this morning. The deficiency bill is expected to carry an appropriation suffl- cient to defray the expense of running inc elevator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
p. Warfield semmes Dead

Memphis, February 15.-P. Warheld semmes, nephew of Admiral Raphael Semmes, of Confederate navy fame died suddenly today of heart failure. He was one of the noted relief workers in Meni- phis during the yellow fever epidemic Of 1878.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Magazine Explosion Kills Two.

Geneva. Ind. February 15.--The maga- zine of the Hercules Torpedo company. one mile from here. was destroyed today by an explosion. Edward Gales of Hart ford City and Lee Howard of Bluffton. were blown 10 pieces and two teams of horses killed. The explosion destroyed plate glass in business houses here valued a s2OO0 and tore the bark from trees within d radius of two hundred yards. Nothing Is left of the magazine but a hole in the ground, about fifteen feet deep and twenty-five feet in diameter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
After Senator Reverldae.

Senator Beveridge was made the sub ject of much of the remarks of Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio. Referring to the Joint statehood bill. she thanked him for taking women cut of the class of lunatics. paupers and criminals. She said that 1t is only young sprigs of men who are willing to declare themselves openly against equal rights for women.
 Senator Beveridge replied 10 Mrs. Upton by saving that the committee on territo- r,es had done only its simple duty in amending the statehood bill.
 Mrs. Shaw replied that the women want ed not only 10 be out of the bin. but in it. thus turning the applause which had been awarded the Senator, to d laugh al his expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
FOSTER HAVING FUN.

Jackson, Miss. February l5.- Special. )--Mr. Foster of Warren is having q whole lote of fun out of his amendment to the bucket-shop bill which declares that ladies who play euchre and whist and other card games for prizes, are guilty of gambling He has heard that one of the local card clubs held an in- dignation meeting last night, and that he was the subject of discus sion In palliation of his terrible crime against the ladies he pro- poses now to present them with a handsome prize to be played for on the last day of freedom from the the operation of the provisions of his proposed law, and silently hopes for forgiveness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
COUNT DOES NOT
 EXPECT LARGE SUM
Who Shall Pay Debts is Now
 the Question
BONI OWES ENORMOUS SUM
Countess Seems Undecided and Hesi tates to Take Step Which Would Involve Her Family In
 Scandal.

Paris, February 15.-The financial negotiations in the Castellane case do not relate to Count Bonis allowance after separation from his wife. formerly Anna Gould of New York, as he has simplified this branch by stating that he does not expect a large amount.
 The Counts announcement was mace to one of the lawyers of the Countess. It was most emphatic and is substantially in the following terms.
 T declare to you and l swear to the eXactness of my declaration. that 1 not only do not demand but that I will not accept any sum beyond that small amount which constituted my income before my marriage"
 The Count thus dlsposes of the state ment to the effect that he contemptuous- ly refused s400O0 year, on the ground that 1t was not sufficient for his pocket money,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
ExpIains Democratic Attitude.

Senator Bailey who is minority floor leader, in the absence of Senator German, today explained the attitude of democrat ic senators. He said that if a bill is presented by the republicans which in the opinion of the democrats is adequate to meet the demands of the situation. the democrats both in the committee and in the Senate would support it. In the event of division of the republicans, the dem ocrats will support the bill presented by the faction offering that which comes nearest to meeting the demands of the minority. The Texas senator says that if no adequate bill comes from any republi- can source, then the democrats will pre- sent a bill of their own upon which they can stand. It is only in the contingency of there being no adequate bill from a republican source that the democrats will present a bill.
 From the same authority it may be said that in any bill held all the democrats will unite in supporting a provision that ex- press companies shall be placed under the interstate commerce commission. Most of the democrats will insist that Pullman cars also shall be included.
 The democrats will insist that there be specific provision for the inclusion of these instruments of commerce.
 TilIman Is Suspicious.
 Senator Tillman opposed putting Pull man cars under the commission for fear that such action will give the federal au- thorities control over the Jim Crow car provision of the southern states. but most of the democrats do not agree with him.
 Senator Bailey believes there should be no provision for judicial review in the bill, holding that the constitutional rights of persons and railroads give sufficient guarantee of protection.
 A good many democrats differ from him. holding that 1t will be best to include specific provision as to this judicial re- view so there may be no possible doubt of the intent of Congress on the sub ject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Shoots Friend While Huntinq.

Macon, Ga, February 15.-The Rev. H Lee Harrell the Presbyterian minister of Monticello, Ga, was shot accidentally by R. R. Powell, a cotton buyer and his friend, while they were hunting. MT. Powell after a covey had been flushed, stepped back to reload, and in breaking the gun a cartridge was discharge, the load striking the side and neck of the clergyman. Death was immediate. >-------~-~----@-----~--- and consequently an adjournment was taken until tomorrow
 There has been an agreement to sit throughout the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Absolute Control of Funds.

It is charged against these officials. to- gether with President Smith, that they had absolute control of the bank and it's funds.
 The operations of President Smith and the other officials mentioned in the bill are said to have been begun before the bank opened for business. Smith is said then to have borrowed money and placed it in the treasury to deceive the state auditor into believing that the stock had been paid up. President Smith was one of the prime movers in the formation of the bank, having subscribed for $70,OO0 of the stock. In order to prevent If possible panic and a possible run on the bank 1t was decided to file the bill for the ap- pointment of receiver late tonight
 Judge Chytraus and the clerk of the superior court. had been asked to be in their offices and agreed to do so. Shortly before 10 o'clock attorneys representing MT. Kavanaugh appeared with the peti- tion for receiver. Notice had been served previously on President Smith, but he did not appear In person or by attorney. After reading the bill the court entered an order appointing Daniel J. Healy, a stoclSholder, receiver.
 Bonds of $15O,OOO were furnished and MT. Healy took charge of the bank.
 Creelman Interested in Nashville.
 MT. Creelman who is charged with un- loading a large amount of questionable paper on the institution, is a Chicago lumber merchant, and is said to have large lumber interests in Nashville. Tenn The bank had about $3OO,0O0 in deposits of which $25,000 was fin savings accounts of working people. The representatives of the bank declare there is 40 per cent of the cash on hand and a large amount of paper, the value of which is unknown On shis paper depends the chance of the bank liquidating in full.
 Attorney Clarence Darrow who is a stockholder paid up to the extent of $11O,- GOO, personally has come to the rescue of the savings depositors.
 "All savings deposltors will be paid in full" said Attorney Darrow. q will buy their books as they are presented at the bank. The bank will be opened in the morning under charge of Receiver Healy''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
3OO WOMEN APPEAR ALL AT 0NE TIME And One of Them Attacks Mr..
 Beveridge ASK FOR THEIR RIGHTS Even Senorita Huidobro of Chile Makes a Plea for "the Beautiful Right of
 the Ballot"-Laueh on
 BeVeridge.
ASK FOR THEIR RIGHTS

Washington, February 1.-Two or three hundred women, members of the National Equal Suffrage association, gathered in. the Senate marble room today to make their annual plea to the Senate committee on women suffrage for the right to ex- ercise the franchise. Senator Bacon presid- ed and with him sat Senators Perkins, Wetmore and Beveridge of the committee Rev. Anna Shaw presented the various speakers and brought to the commt- tee a message from Miss Susan B. An- thong. the originator of the movement, in which she said that the women had done as much as the men to develop the country: "a country whose government k of the people; for the people; not for the men by the mem" and expressed tine nope that women, as well as men might be free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Indebtedness Is Enormous.

The attitude of the Count leaves the lawyers of the Countess to consider only his outstanding indebtedness, which reaches an enormous sum. The Castellane marriage contract gives the Countess her separate income not subject to claims for the debts of her husband. This contract ensures the protection of the Countess fortune against being absorbed in the present controversy and also prevents the Counts creditors from taking legal action against the Countess. At the same time she does not appear disposed to exact the strict letter of the contract, or the financial negotiations for the pur- pose of making some arrangement for a compromise with the Counts creditors. The amount involved has been swollen to enormous proportions by excessive charges of money advances. One gen. tleman intimately familiar with every de- tail of the Castellane case said that when people sought advances of money lenders and these advances reached three years ahead on an anticipated in- come. the borrower usually got one-tenth while nine-tenths went to the usurers. This applies to the financial situation In the Castellane case, comparatively small advances now reaching gigantic aggre- gate through excessive charges.
 The extent to which the Countess will voluntarily liqudate these claims is the chief question under consideration, and the determination of this will probably determine all the other proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
On Ground of Property Right.

The first regular speaker was Elizabeth Bacon of Connecticut, who made plea for suffrage largely on the ground of property right
 Mary Bently Thomas of Maryland, asked for her sex the right to assist to their full capacity in promoting the interests of the race. She said that Maryland pro- tects its torrapn, but not it's women. Rev. Antoinette Brown Blackwell 80 years old who was introduced as the first or dained minister of the country. admitted that women enjoy some rights, but not all they are entitled too She made an especial plea for purity in the press
 Senorita Huidobro, of Chile, made a plea for "The beautiful right of the bal lot" She warned the committee that if the United States was not expeditions the women of Chile and Argentina would secure their rights in advance of the women of this country, as their consti- tutions contained nothing to prohibit equal suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
East Rooms Are Closed.

The East Room and the lower rooms of the White House which ordinarily are open to visitors are closed to the public for the remainder of the week. The East Room. in which the ceremony is to be per formed. is being prepared for the we'd ding. Already the platform for the we'd ding party is in place and the decorations will be completed by tomorrow evening.
 Carriages and automobiles bearing close personal friends and relatives of the bride have been driving up to the White House throughout the day. These fortunate ones were given peep at the wedding presents that have arrived already The collection was on view in one of the up- per apartments of the White House and presented dazzling display of jewelry ornaments and brie-a-brac
 Gifts Are Elaborate.
 Secretary and Mrs Tafts present to the bridal couple was a pair of elaborately chased table vases of American manu- facture. Twenty members of the Metro politan club, in presenting square beaten silver sa1ver of antique design, added autographic reproduction of the signatures of the donors
 The present of the members of the Taft party. with which Miss Roosevelt travelled to the east. was gold necklace, the alternate links set with diamonds, with a pendant of aqua marine of wondrous size and translucency, surrounded by dia- monds. The aqua marine alone Is said to be valued at over s1500, aside from the setting. Accompanying this present was a card inscribed as follows:
 with love and best wishes to our Alice. From the members of the Taft party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Countess Seems Undecided.

Although the lawyers expect the case to proceed to an early decree. they recos- nize that a slight element of indecison remains on the part of the Countess, due to her continued feeling towards her hus- band, and her repugnance to involve her family in scandal.
 The foregoing facts are from those directly in charge of the Countess inter- ests, thus showing their desire to testify to the Counts correct attitude during the case.
 The court has made second inenectuai attempt to bring about q reconciliation. The next step will be the service of a writ upon the defendant, but the clerk of the court has not yet received orders to serve the document
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Moody Does Not Agree.

Attorney General Moody does not agree to this, and the President so far as is known, has not committed himself unal- terably It is said that he announced to- day that he would like to see the amend ment to be proposed, and then submit 1t to the Attorney General before he en- dorses any proposition to amend the House bill. At todays session of the com mittee the members conversed generally about unimportant provisions of the bill, during the absence of Senator Aldrich at the White House When he arrived at the committee meeting about noon. and announced that he had no amendment to offer. 1t was admitted that continued Dession could accomplish no good purpose
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-08-17
A Curious Tomb.

Hard by the newly made grave OF
Mr. Belt is the most curious tomb in
England. 1t is the tomb of Lady Ann
Grimston, daughter of the Earl OF
Thanet, who died nearly two centuries.
ago, and was buried in this same Te-
win Churchyard. Upon her deathbed
she disregarded the efforts of those
who sought to administer spiritual
comfort An Atheist she had lived,
an Atheist she would die. "It is as
likely that should rise again from
the dead" she said, "as that a tree
should grow opt of the middle Of my
coffin" A tree has grown out of the
middle of her coffin-an oakland by
its side a sycamore. The vault is
square, of brick and granite. The two
trees first filled the interior before
they could find way out When
they did burst through the masonry
they so spread SO completely to en-
velope the grave.-St James Gazette
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-08-17

Q SOUTH COLUMBIA NEWS.
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Mrs. j. j. Mooney is visiting her
son, viii, in Nashville.
Mrs. George Beam, of Nashville, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. James
Grimes.
George Head, of Williamsport, is
spending few days with the family
of Mrs. John Hunter.
Mrs. Martha Hasty is visiting her
son, VIII, at Napier.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Dillehay are very
happy over the arrival of little girl
at their home.
Mrs. Charley Mooney and children
are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Julia Leftwich and Mrs. st.
Armon, of Point Vincent, La, are the
guests of Mrs. Bruce Pickens
Mrs Gilbert is here to spend some
time with her son, Mahlon.
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