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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-18

Grating with 1t effectively for the inn
provement of the range
The situation on the open government
range is strkingly different. Its carrying
capacity has probably been reduced one
half by over grazing, and is still falling.
Range controversies in many places are
active and bitter, and life and property
are often in danger. The interests of both
the live stock industry and of the govern
ment are needlessly impaired. The present
situation is indefensible from any point
of view and it should be ended
Government Control.
7 recommend that a bill be enacted
which will provide for government con-
troll of the public land through the de-
partment of agriculture, which alone
is equipped for that work. Such bill
should insure to each locality rules for
grading specially adapted to its needs
and should authorize the collection of
reasonable grazing fee. Above all, the
rights of the settler and home-maker
should be absolutely guaranteed.
Much of the public land can only be
used to add for grazing when fenced.
Much fencing has been done for that rea-
son, and also to prevent other stock own
ers from using land OF which they have
an equal right under the law. Reason
able fencing will be promoted to the use
of the range and yet interferes neither
with settlement nor with other range
rights would be thoroughly desirable if
it were legal, yet the law forbids it. and
the law must and will be enforced. | will
see to it that the illegal fences are re-
moved unless Congress at the present ses-
sion takes steps to legalize proper fenc-
ing by government control of fencing.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House, December II, 1906.
AT the request of Senator Hepburn.
the Presidents message ON public land
laws was ordered to be printed and to lie
on the table of the Senate for the pres
ont
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and to consolidation of the two religious
bodies, said today that there is no truth
whatever in the story.
The only foundation of such a story, he
said lay in the fact that his son, Charles
Brandon Booth. is now in England and
has visited some of his mothers friends
and relatives. General Booth said that
there could be no possible consolidation
of the Volunteers and the Salvation army,
there being no common ground on which
they could come together. He added also
that there Is no present possibility of
reconciliation between himself and his
father.
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RECONCILIATION IMPOSSIBLE.
General Balington Booth Will Not Try
to Make Up With Father.

New York, December 17.-General Bal
lington Booth, head of the Volunteers of
America, who was reported in story
today to be on his way to England in
company with his wife. Maud Balling-
ton Booth. to visit General Booths father
General William Booth, head of the ash
walton army, with a view to reconciliation
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SAVE PUBLIC LANDS
FROM CORPORATIONS
The President Thinks the Timber and
Stone Act Has Failed to Accom-
pllsh the Purpose Intended.

Washington. December 1.-THE Presi-
dent today sent a message to Congress
on the subject OF public land laws. The
message follows:
To the Senate and House of Represen-
tatiyes:
The developments OF the past year en-
phaslze with increasing force the need
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ROOSEVELT WANTS
NAVY MEN ADVANCED
Thinks Present System In the United
States Is Archaic and Should Be
Improved at Once.

Washington, December 17.-The Presi-
dent today sent a message to Con-
gress on the personnel of the navy. The
message follows:
To the Senate and House of Representa-
tives:
In my last three annual messages. I
have invited the attention of the Con-
gress to the urgent necessity of such
legislation as will cause officers of the
line Of the navy to reach the grades
of captain and rear admiral at less ad-
vanced ages and will give them more
experience and training in the important
duties of those grades. Under the pres
ent archaic system of promotion without
parallel in the navy of any other first
class power captains are recommended
at the average of fifty-six and rear ad-
mirals at the average of sixty. This sys-
tenn is the result of a long continued
prejudice in favor of a method of pro-
motion by which all lientenants in order
of seniority pass through the several
grades until they eventually become rear
admirals; a method which sacrifices the
good of the service to the interest of
individual mediocrity.
Limited Experience.
As n direct consequence of the existing
method, naval officers obtain more than
ample service in subordinate positions
but have a limited and inadequate eXpe-
rience as captains in command of battle
ships and as flag officers in charge of
fleets and squadrons; that is, in the very
positions Of greatest responsibility, where
experience, skill and initiative are es-
sential to efficiency, Moreover, they at
tain the position of a flag officer but Il
few months before they reach the retir-
ing age and have no opportunity to per
feet themselves in the important duties
of the high commands pertaining to such
rank.
History, modern and ancient, has in
varably shown that an efficient person
mel is the greatest factor toward an eff
fective navy. No matter how well
equipped in other respects navy may
be- though its fleet may be composed of
powerful high speed battleships, maneu-
Vered by practical tactics based upon the
latest development of naval science. yet
| 1t is grievously handicapped If directed
| by admirals and captains who lack eNpe-
rence in their duties and who are ham,
| pered by long deprivation of Independent
| action and responsibility. To oppose such
! a fleet to one equally good. led by officers
| more active and more experienced in
! their duties, is to invite disaster.
Comparative Showing.
| The following table gives the ages of
| the youngest captains and flag officers
| with the average years in grade in the
| navies of Great Britain, France, Ger
many, Japan and the United States:
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Naturalization Law Defeated

Washington December 1.-THE House
today defeated bill validating 10000 GER
tificates of naturalization which were is
sued by courts, the clerks of which failed
to inquire whether the person to whom
the certificates were issued were anar-
chists or not. The bin will be called I'D
under committee call later.
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Save Money.

Say mo" when dealer offers you
substitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla. Insist
upon Hoods.
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them.
Recommendations
The secretary of the navy several
months ago convened a board of six rep
resentative line officers with the assistant
secretary of the navy as president to
consider and recommend such changes in
existing law relative to the commissioned
personnel of the line of the navy as
would tend to promote efficiency and
economy. The essential recommendations
of the board have been cordially approved
by the secretary. The bill herewith
transmitted to the Congress, has been
formulated by the secretary and is based
except in a few details, upon the recon-
mendations of the board. l earnestly
recommend its early consideration. Should
ii be enacted into law it will cause Of
flcers on the seagoing list to reach the
grade of captain at As and rear admir-
ais at So. and will assure their serving
seven years in the grade of captain and
seven years in the grade of rear admiral
thus enabling them to become thorough
" successful and efficient In these grades.
Grade of Vice Admiral.
The accompanying bill also establishes
the grade of vice admiral This grade
has long existed in all other principal
navies of the world in order to obtain
selected grade of skilled commanders-in-
chief The commander-in-chiefo of a fleet,
with one or more admirals serving UNI
der him, is logically entitled to higher
rank than his subordinates because of
his greater ability and responsibility. On
occasions of official importance of inter-
national council. or of combined naval
action (as for instance the Boxer troubles
in China). the interests of this great
nation demand that our naval represen-
tatives shall rank as the equal of the
naval representatives of other powers.
Save Money.
If the proposed plan of promotion is
carried out 1t will, as compared with ex-
listing law, make a saving of more than
five millions of dollars during the next
seven years. The principal part of this
saving is made by stopping the voluntary
retirement of young lieutenant command
ers with the rank and pay of command
ers upon the retired list
/ am firmly of the opinion that unless
the present condition of the higher COM
missioned personnel is testified by ju-
dicious legislation, the future of our navy
will be gravely compromised.
1 forward herewith letter of the Sec
rotary of the navy. enclosing duplicate
drafts of the proposed bill. I also for
ward copy of the report of the per-
sonnet board of the navy.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The White House, December II, 1906
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Recommendations.

n The facts shown in this table are start
r ling and earnest attention is invited to
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Comparative Showing.

The following table gives the ages of
the youngest captains and flag officers,
with the average years in grade in the
navies of Great Britain, France, Ger
many, Japan and the United States:
CAPTAINS Age. Az.
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Grazing.

The control of grazing in the national
forests is an assured success. The con-
dition of the range is improving rapidly,
water is being developed, much feed for
merly wasted is now saved and used
range controversies are settled, OPPOSE
ton to the grazing fee is practically at
an end, and the stockmen are earnestly
supporting the forest service and Coop
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The President,
Washington.
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DIR. w. c. GORGAs,
Colonel Medical Corps,
Chief Sanitary Officer, Colon, Panama.
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Many of the existing laws affecting
rights of way and privileges on public
lands and reservations are illogical and
unfair and ! urge the revision and re-
enactment of these laws into one COM
prehensive act provided that the regula-
tons now in force in many cases be eX-
tended to all, to the end that unregulated
or mopopolistic control of great natural
resources may not be acquired or misused
for private ends.
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improvements.


In the meantime there is the most ur-
gent need for rail fences. cabins for the
rangers bridges, telephone lines and the
other items of equipment without which
the reserves cannot be handled to advan-
tage and cannot be protected. Accordingly
| recommend that the Secretary of the
Treasury be authorized to advance to the
forest service upon the security of the
standing timber an amount say $9.000.00
sufficient to provide reasonable working
capital for the national forests, to bear In
terest, and to be repaid in annual in
stallments beginning in ten years.
Indian Lands.
Within or adjoining national forests are
considerable areas of Indian lands of
more value under forest than for any
other purpose. 1t would aid greatly in
puttng these lands to their best use If
the power to create national forests by
proclamation were extended to cover
them. The Indians should be paid the
full value of any land thus taken for
such purposes, from the proceeds of the
lands themselves. but such land should
revert to the Indians II it excluded from
national forest use before full payment
has been made
Grazing.
The control of grazing in the national
r. t. Tha
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14
IS NOT BUTTING IN
ROOSEVELT DENIES THAT SHAW
 REPRESENTS HIM.
The President Says That He Will Have Nothing To Do With Fractional Fights In Any
 State.

Washington, June -3,-President Roosevelt absolutely disclaimed any participation or interference in Iowa political affairs. and says that Secre- tary Shaw's visit to his home state at this time Is made con his own re- sepnsibi1ity."
 The disclaimer was called out by published statements that Secretary Shaw would represent the President in a speech he is to make at Davenport. Iowa, in opposition to Governor Cum mins. By direction of the President the following telegraphic correspon- dence was made public today at the White House:
 ITO the Honorable Theodore Roose- welt, Washington. D. C.
 The following telegram has been re- ceived and Is being published here and throughout Iowa: Washington, Ds C., June II. Hon. W. H. Anthony, Secre- tary, Lincoln Club. Davenport, Iowa. I wired Des Moines yesterday that I rould not accept the invitation to speak It Davenport on the evening June 12, as it necessita- led cancelling two important pre- vious engagements. On receipt of your invitation, I conferred with President and have decided to cancel other en- yagement and accept yours. I will be with you Wednesday evening. L M. Shaw" Does this mean that you are taking sides in the fight in Iowa. You are represented as sending through Secretary Shaw a message to Iowa Republicans as to how they should line up in our present contest for the nomi- nation for governor. Is this true? Caucuses to be held here Thursday night. Charles Grilk. secretary Re- publican Central Committee.
 The White House. Washington, Junc 12.
 Miles Grilk. Secretary Republican
 Central Committee. Davenport. la: Telegram received. Secretary Shaw's visit to Davenport is of course on his own responsibility. President has sent no message by anybody to Iowa Re- publicans and has not interfered. Is not now interfering and will not in terfere in Iowa factional contest or in that of any other State.
 "William Loeb, Jr.,
 - I Secretary"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14
POOR CAR SERVICE.
Many People At Electric Park Fumed
 nd Daln

Many People At Electric Park Famed And Fused At Delay. Many mad Montgomery men and some ladies whose ire was aroused were at Electric Park last night. The car ser vice caused the trouble.
 On account of the delay in trans porting the people to the city after the Casino performance there was much complaint heard from the large number of people who spent the eWe- of people were packed under the car shed at the park while rain poured. When one car was finally sighted. the demned man with chance to escape.
 On reaching the city. open cars, }ammed With human freight were de- avenue while rain poured in upon the passengers.
 Inquiry at the office of the Mont the fact that the d delay in taking ketoPSe PSe people away from the park was due to the burning of insulation on the motor of ohe car which had to be taken to the car barn for repairs. thereby caus- ing an interruption in the schedule. The company, an official said. had planned last night to give prompt service put the break down of the car was unfor- tunate. He said the largest crowd of the week was at the park last night and he regretted the delay.
 The casino drew fine audience and the show was as enjoyable as it was on the first night of the week. Agra. the Herald Square quartette. and Lewis and Green continued to please, and the DeMuths received their share of ap- plause. for their fancy dancing.
 Al Wright, the aerialist, ascended in balloon at the park at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the presence of large crowd. The parachute fell into the lake and MT. Wright swan out gracefully in his pink tights The ascension will be repeated at the same hour this afternoon.
 The Casino performance will be re- peated tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14
---------------7---- TWO LEAGUE CONFERENCES.
EDwortb Workers Divide Work i
 Alabama.


 Pensacola, June 13.-(Special.) )--The delegates of the Epworth League of the Alabama Conference, spent busy day today. commencing at a. m with throughout the day and tonight. most of the time being devoted to the busi- ness of the League.
 President Stevens announced the ap- pointment of the following committees. who have taken up the work assigned Nominations, C. A. Grant, Mrs. J. A. DuBose, Rev. V. o. Hawkins Miss Lulu Andrews Ms Miss tsrI;s toTise MiRdham MeWman Res Hines. R. E. Daly, Miss Hattie Alex ander Miss Eliza Cortez; Auditing Committee. A. w. Dahlberg, T. l.. Bruggs. Miss Terra Garner.
 one of the most important matters to come before the body was reso- Iution introduced by G. A. Grant di- viding the State League Conference into two conferences to embrace the territory of one annual conference.
 This matter was discussed at length by many delegates and was referred to special committee which, during the afternoon session reported favor ably the resolution provided that there be two nominating committees for each conference and that each shall have a full set of officers with the exception of League Editor of The Alabama Ad- yocate, The conferences are to be known as the North Alabama Confer cnce and the Alabama Conference
 The resolution was carried by small vote. many of the delegates not voting and the President appointed the fol lowing Nomination Committees; Ala bama Conference. G, A. Grant,. Miss Louise Windham. J. L. Carroll, Guy Rice. Miss Nell Richards: North Ala bama Conference. pr. V. O Hawkins, Rev. J. T Miller, Mrs J. A. DuBose. Miss Olive Powell, Miss Ola Andrews.
 Rev H. T. Strout was elected editor of The Alabama Advocate, the address of Miss Matty N. Moore. President of the Athens Female College, was lls- tened to with rapt attention at the af- ternoon session when she spoke on personal consecratlon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14

at breakfast by the Chicago Press Club and will be taken on a tour of, inspec- tion of the Chicago stock yards and packing plants
 Addresses were made today by Rev. G. l. Morrill, of Minneapolis, Mlnn., and Avery c. Moore, of Weiser. Idaho!
 The annual poem written by W. E. Pabor. was read by President Diamond. The delegates were taken in special cars and automobiles for a tour of the city this afternoon.
 Before adjournment of the business ses sion a motion was made to memorial ize congress to exempt editors from the operations of the anti-pass clause In the rate bill. On motion of w. S. Copellar president of the National Re- publican Editorial Association, the mo- tion was tabled by a close vote. Mir. Capeller took the position that the editors should not take any action.
 Two committees were appointed. one on the presidents address. composed of S. W. Lee, Ottumwa. Iowa, W. w. Screws Montgomery. Ala, and B. B. Herbert, Chicago. The other commit tee, that of credential Is composed of c. Novins, Jacob Pepperman, Alabama: c. c. Woodruff. Connecticut. W. A. Steel, Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14
ROAD GAVE REBATES
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY CONVICTED.
A Jury fin Kansas City After Long Trial Returned Verdict of Guilty in Thirty-Five
 Minutes.

Kansas City, June 13.-The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway Com.
 pany. was found guilty here late thi. afternoon by a jury in the United States District Court on four counts oi granting concessions on packing house Packing Company, Swift and Company
 Cudahy and Company and the Nelson Morris Packing Company.
 The conviction carries with it a fine of from $1.000 to $20,000 on each count Judge Smith McPherson, the presiding judge, deferred sentencing the defend
 ant until June 22. All four counts are
 practically the same. The case of the
 Armour Packing Company, on which
 instructions were read to the jury charged specifically that the Burling-
 ton Railway on August 27, 1905, ac- cepted a shipment of oil from Kansas
 City to Liverpool that included a rate of 23 cents hundred pounds, Missis- sippi river to New York, whereas the regular tariff at that time was 35 cents.
 To simplify the case Judge Van Valkenburgh, District Attorney for the government, and Judge O. M. Spencer of St. Joseph, representing the defend
 ant company, signed an agreed state ment of facts which was in effect that the Burlington did contract with the packers to carry their product at 2a
 cents for the distance named or a rate
 of 49 cents for the whole distance from
 Kansas City to Liverpool. Half a dozen witnesses were largely techni-
 cal and testified pertaining to the tar in the indictment.
 in tn indictment
 Judge o. M. Spencer, in his argument for the defense, contended that the Pn 1ipU f0int nn6pr its
 contract with the Clover Leaf and Le- high Valley railroads to carry the
 packing house products at rate which
 would have been valid under the pres- ent rulings of the court had 1t been published Hence the only crime, if any committed was the failing in the publishing of the tariff under the con- tract.
 The evidence showed, he said, the shipment was through shipment to q foreign destination. The charge in the indictment was granting a concession from a portion of through rate. Such proposition, he contended, is unknown to law.
 District Attorney A. S. Van valken-
 burgh, arguing for the government
 lation of the Elkins act. The Burling-
 ton Railway had made a contract with
 the packing companies at a rate of
 twenty three cents a hundred and had after here had been filed with the in- terstate commerce commission an amended tariff of thirty five cents.
 Judge McPherson in intsructing the jury said that the Burlington Railroad had no right to make a contract for a period longer than the established rate of twenty three cents which was in force. To have carried shipments for twenty-three cents after August 27. 1905, when the tarirf was raised to thirty five cents must be considered a concession. The failure of the Bur lington Railway to file the schedule of twenty three cents was immaterial
 The just retired at o'clock and re turned their verdict at 535 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-14
EMPEROR IS UNEASY.
Attitude of Army Becomes Alarming
 nnd Czar Trembles.


 nnd Czar Trembles.
 St. Petersburg, June 13.-The Elm peror and the court are understood to be much alarmed at the sudden re- crudesence of a mutinious spirit among the troops.
 Reports received by the Minister of War indicate that the revolutionists are directing all their energies to the propaganda in the army. At a dozen places their agitation has resulted in open mutinies. The Twentieth Cen tury. formerly The Russ, says that in order to meet the danger in this quar- ter when the government declares the parliamentary recess June 2S. it will immediately proclaim all the districts where the fidelity of the troops is shaken to be under martial law.
 Among the projects worked out by the government for submission to par liament is one drawn up by the Minis ter of Justice to permit public prose- cutors to proceed against accused off, cials. Heretofore no prosecution Of officials was possible without the con sent of their superiors. Military and naval officers. however. will be exempt from the operation of the proposed law.
 Two peasants of Samara province have arrived in St. Petersburg as the emissaries of their fellow peasants to ascertain whether the rumors that all the members of parliament had been imprisoned and several of them had been executed were correct.