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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
NINETY-SEVEN FAIL.
Annapolis Board Announces Results of
 the Examinations.

Washington, July 7.-The Annapolis examining board announces that in the examinations which began on June 19, 243 candidates for appointment as mid shipmen were examined. of whom 146 passed and 97 failed. The successful candidates will not undergo a further examination of physical fitness.
 Heretofore the period during which examinations of candidates could be made was between March and June 1. Under the new law the time is after June 1 and March of the fol- lowing year The first examination will not take place on the third Tues day in April under the supervision of the civil service commissioner in all the principal cities and towns of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
All Eyes on Taft.

Not only on account of it's political sig nifcance from a national standing, but also because of something he may have to say to the southern republicans, is the speech of Secretary Taft at Greensboro, N. C., being looked forward to with more than ordinary interest.
 It is said that the secretary may tell the southern republicans exactly what they are to expect from the republican party In the nation and refer at length to the building up of the party in that section and the distribution of patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
HOUSE OF LORDS
 TO THE SCRAP HEAP
President of London Board of Trade Calls It "Wornout Parliament
 ary Machinery"

London, July 7.-David Lloyd George, president of the Board of Trade, speaking at Shotley Spa, Durham tonight and re- ferring to what he called worn out parliamentary machinery" declared that the house of lords ought to be placed on the scrap heap. He said fufther. tbat the most bSsgefia egagti i5ssdres ever con- 'teNeH will have beer, passed by the time parliament is prorogued and that this probably would occur in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Finals in Tennis Tournament.

Atlanta, July 7-Finals in three events today closed the southern ten his tournament and proved the most exciting of the several days of play. In the final doubles Grant and Thorn ton of Atlanta defeated Hunt of Al meda. Cal. and Lee of Michigan, S. 2-6, 3-5, 6-3, 62. Miss May Logan of New Orleans won the ladies' champion ship in singles, defeating Miss Kathe- len Brown of Atlanta, 60, 6-2. Arthur sSeguin of New York won the finals in the consolation race. defeating Black shear in an interesting match. Score, 10-S, GA, 6-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Eleven pays at sea,s Mercy.

New York. July 7.-The Italian steamer Dinnamare, which lowed the disabled and overdue Fabre line steamer America to Bermuda on July 4, arrived here tonight. According to the crew of the Dinnamare. the 116 passengers on the America were great ly alarmed throughout their drift of eleven days at the seas mercy. and when Captain Peneo of the Dinnamare went aboard the America at Bermuda the passengers swarmed about htm and carried him about the deck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Burned to Death on Street. :.

Chicago, July 7.-Almost enveloped in flames which were started by the accidental combustion of a package of peroxide of soda which he carried in his pocket William Schoen ran through Jackson boulevard today, pur- sued by a large crowd, the members of which were anxior' to catch him and extinguish the flames. Schoen was finally stopped by a policeman, who tore his burning clothes from his body. He was taken to hospital. where it was found he was fatally burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
pepew Is Practically Recovered.

New York, July 7-The Tribune to- morrow will say: The announcement is made on good authority that Senator Depew who was absent from his duties at Washington almost the entire win ter suffering from a nervous break- down, had practically recovered. He Is said to have no intention of resign ing from the Senate, but instead to he intending to take a trip to Europe for the summer and when he has returned to resume his work. He will sail with in a week or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Promotions Coming Next Week
 in Local PostOflce
ALL EYES ARE NOW ON TAFT
He Will Probably Say Something of ln- terest to Southern Republicans. Ex-Senator Butler Against
 MT. Bryan.

Washington, July 7.-(Special)- returning home last week Representative Underwood had talk with the first as sistant postmaster general and urged that many additional clerks as would be possl- ble under the appropriation.
 Announcement was made at the depart ment today that Birmingham would get twelve additional clerks at $500 each. This will materially add to the efficiency of the office. A number of promotions will be made In the office next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Arkansas After Standard oil.

Little Rock, Jl y l.-Attorney Gen eral Rogers and Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton of Pulaski county today filed suit against the Waters-Pierce Oil company, alleging a conspiracy to con trol the output and prices of oil and asking damages in the sum of two mil lion dollars. They also ask that the company forfeit its right to do business in Arkansas. The bill alleges that the Waters-Pierce Oil company is asso- ciated with the Standard oil company. Republic oil company and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Inter-RacIaI War Imminent.

Zhtomir, Russia, July 7.-An inter- racial war was nearly precipitated yes terday in the neighboring town of Ost- rog, owing to the killing of a Jewish boy by policeman. The Jews gath cred by the thousands to attend the funeral, but the excitement was allayed by assurances that the shooting was accidental
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Bodies of Americans Sent Home.

Southampton, July 7.The Atlantic transport liner Minneapolis which sailed for New York this afternoon, took the bodies of Mrs. Walter W. Smith, Miss Eleanor Smith and Gerard Smith of Day ton, O.; Frank w. Koch of Allentown, Pa. C. A. Pipon of Toronto Louis Cas- sier of Trumbull, Conn, and Walter Bar wick of Toronto. all victims of the Sails bury railroad wreck. MT. Smith, the American consul at Southampton. was present at the authorization of the caskets and superintended all of the arrange ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Golnq to the Stockyards.

Washington. July 7.-Secretary Wilson and party of officials of the department of agriculture. who will have charge of the working of the new meat inspection law. left Washington today for Chicago. They will confer with superintendents of inspection who have been summoned from the various packing centers of the coun- try. The secretary has not determined whether he will visit any other cities at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

Washington, July 7.-At an auction sale of condemned animals held at the office of the depot quartermaster in this city, the horse Billy" a great army favorite which has been on the governments list of public animals for over thirty years. was after all possible delay put up at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Brvans Are With Reids.

London, July William J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan are spending the week end as the guests of Ambassador White law Reid and Mrs. Reid at West Park, to which place they rode in an auto mobile this morning. Among the guests invited to meet MT. and Mrs. Bryan are Lord Goschen, Miss Goschen, Lady herbert, Lady Evelyn Ward and Lord and Lady Monsoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Battleship Texas Out of Commission

Washington, July 7.-By becoming the new station ship at the new navy yard at Charleston, s. C., the U. s. battleship Texas passes forever from the active list of the navy. It's 6-inch guns have been removed. It is pro- posed to have the ship held in reserve in such condition as would enable her to be transferred for active service at any time. Her turret guns also will temporarily remain, but no further use of her is actually contemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
IS VISITED
 BY TERRIFIC RAINFALL

MT. Clarke of the weather bureau says he has never seen 1t equaled In all his ex- perience. The heaviest wind velocity was thirty-five miles at 2:37 o'clock. There was also fall of hail with the rain. Several stores were flooded and the streets badly washed SO that the damage will amount to several hundred dollars. Eros book store was the principal loser, his loss be- ing about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Charter Granted for New Railroad.

Topeka, Kan, July IA charter was issued here today to the Denver, Enid and Gulf railroad. capital $3,000O0 The proposed railroad. which Is to be q branch of the Santa Fe is projected from the Oylahoma state line, south of Kiowa. to connect with the Englewood. Kansas, branch of the Santa Fe. Joseph Young of Enid and J. k. Hurley, general mana ger of the Santa F'e, vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Notable Horses Are Sold.

New York, July 7.-Hermis, winner of the Suburban handicap; Stalwart. with winnings aggregating s68,000 to his credit. and Advance Guard, who has led the field at the wire In forty eight races, were sold today at auction at the Sheepshead Bay track for m aggregatae of $16,500. Hermis and Stalwart went to Alex Shields. the former for s4000 and the latter for S11,000. Advance Guard was bid in by A. J. Joyner for s1100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Plttsbure Policeman Works for Thaw.

Pittsburg, July 7-Roger O'Mara. former superintendent of police of this city. returned today from New York, where he received final instructions from Harry Kendall Thaw's attorneys for the collection of evidence in Thaw's defense for the killing of Stanford White. O'Mara declined to talk about the case further than to say that he and his associates were retained to gather evidence here in behalf of the prisoner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

Anniston. July 7.-(speeial)-1wo of the heaviest rains ever known fell here this afternoon at and 6.SO o'clock. The first rain exceeded in immensity that of the Galveston flood. The total precipitation for 5S minutes was PIT inches, the largest volume for five minutes being 50 while that at Galveston was only slightly in excess of 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Relic of Zelaler Found.

St. Petersburg, July 7.-Fishermen on the Lapand coast found off Cape Teriberka on June 22 cork float which belonged to the Zeigler arctic expedition and was thrown overheard by members of the expedition on June 26. 1902. in longitude 564 east and lati- tude 80.21 north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Fighter Dies From Injuries.

Chicago, July "A dispatch from Lasalle, H., to the Daily News says that Charles Greenberg, the prize fighter who was injured Wednesday night in a fight with Eddie Tancel of this city, died today from the injuries received. Tancel was placed under arrest. and is now out on bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Havana ReIaxes In Vlqor.

Havana, July 7.-The quarantine against the gulf ports of the United States will be lifted tomorrow on the ground that there is no yellow fever in the United States and the condition of watchfulness and sanitation at New L leans have improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Employes Must Sell Stock.

Philadelphia, July 7.--Acting upon the recommendation of the special committee of the Pennsylvania direct ors appointed to investigate stock own ership by employees of the company, President Cassatt today issued a gen eral order to all employees requiring them to dispose of all coal mining or open stocks which they may have ac- quired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Montgomery Gets FIrSt
 Stalk Expe71ment Plant

Atlanta. July 7.-(Speclal)-The Cotton Stalk Products company, capitalized at s15OO0.0OO, of which Harvie Jordan is pres ident, at a directors meeting in Atlanta tonight decided to erect an experiment plant in Mont gomery. Ala, at cost of s20O.OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Billy" Gets His Rehard for
 Long and FaithtuI Serbice

auction with other relics. Rather than allow Billy to fall in the hands of some bidder who might abuse him in his old age, the older clerks of the depot quartermaster' office who were attached to the horse banded together and bought in Billy" They have arranged to farm him out for the rest of his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Roosevelt Honors Railroad Conductor.

Oyster Bay, July 7.-President Roose- velt today appointed F. E. Clark a member of the interstate commerce commission. MT. Clark is grand chief of the Order of American Railroad Conductors. He served as a member of the anthracite strike commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Louisiana soIons Endorse Bryan.

Baton Rouge, July 7.-The Louisiana house of representatives last night in regular session adopted a resolution recommending the endorsement of William J. Bryan by the democrats of this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

Atlanta, Birmingham and New orleans were after the plant, but failed to land. in this venture, s1OO.OO0 from each Among the directors present was W. p. G. Hard ing, president of the First National bank of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
GUATEMALA JAIL
 HOLDS AMERICAN
REVOLUTION IS CAUSING STAGNA- TON OF BUSINESS AND MEN CANNOT BE PROCURED TO GATHER THE COFFEE CROP.

Mexico City, July News from Gaute- mala says that President Cabrera has imprisoned Edward Drummond, an Ameri- can citizen
 Late arrivals from Guatemala confirm the reports of stagnation of business and lack of men to gather the coffee crop while corn is not being planted.
 The government has concentrated an army of some thirty thousand men, many of them unarmed and badly clothed, near the salvadorean frontier. General Tole- dos camp of revolutionists Is near at hand, and he is drilling his men and re- ceivlng recruits from all parts of the country.
 Attemps to have the government of the United States adjust matters between Salvatore and Guatemala are said by well-informed people to be due to Presl- dent Cabreras realization that without the moral support of the United States he will be unable to much longer prolong the struggle.
 Reports apart from revolutionary sources show his position to be a most difficult one, and without the loyal sup port of his people among whom scores of the most eminent are in prison.
 The revolution it Is stated will continue even without the aid of Salvatore.
 The revolutionlsts charge that United States minister cambes has not falfly represented the true condition of aitairs to his government, nor kept 1t informed as to the methods employed by Cabrera. who 1t is alleged has overrden constitu- tional decrees.
 .ooo ts. charged in Salvatore that the
 "Vo sueste rces-so -soeye failed to resrott, a is now at It's high point not in ma< :. of crowds but in ealetS-2 The Fourth nsyJufy was celeH ! ,llsae eery successful manner, b~
 Nfrom various prominent T of Gatun,
 2ow summering herea ~pe Inundated.
 z of the T,
 Panama, July 7.-Only routine business was transacted at the meeting of the Panama Canal Commission. held July 5. The commission has discussed informally the problem of the canal entrance on the Pacific side. Chief Engineer Stevens Is against a high lock at this point and bases his opposition on the results of the borings now being made. It Is believed the canal will be sea level from La Baco to Mirafores There may be, however, an alternative proposition for twenty fve-foot instead of a thirty-five-foot lock at La Boca, the latter proposed by the engineers commission. A flaw in the mechanism of the lock, however, would bring danger of flood and might cause the lnundation of Panama city, and vicinity.
 Engineers are marking out a new site for the town of Gatun, IS the present town, according to the plans adopted, will ultimately be under water. Condemna- ton proceedings against landowners in those parts of the zone which will ult- mately become lakes, have been an- nounced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Tulane Is on the List.

New York July "A provisional list of colleges and universities which are to be. admitted to the benefits of the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teach ing was made public today. The list in- cludes Tulane university, New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Cossacka Fire on Miners.

St. Petersburg, July 7.-Cossacks today fired on number of miners who were making demonstration at the Asovka works near Ekaterinoslav. There were many casualties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
BANDIT GETS BUSY.

Fresno. Cal, July IA dispatch from Wawona tonight says that eighty Yosmite alley stages have been held up by lone bandit. No details have been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
klna,s Son Attempts Suicide.

Plida, Algeria, July 1.-The son of Behanzin, the former king of Dahomey, now a captive here, attempted to com init suicide today owing to depression of spirits caused by his imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
ARMY POSTS WILL BE MADE LARGER Roosevelt and Taft Agree on
 Programme FORT OGLETHORPE FAVORED The Idea Is to Create Seven Brigade Posts, Each t0 ec css'977aqdfi sdes ..s ?,
 By a Brlgadler
 General.
FOR I OGLETHORPE FAVORED
s to Create Seven Brigade

Oyster Bay, L. l.. July 7.-Important steps calculated to materially develop the efficiency of the army were taken today bv President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft at sagamore Hill.
 In his last annual message to Congress the President said the number of posts in which the army is kept in time of peace should be materially diminished, and the posts that are left made corres- pondingly larger.
 This recommendation Is to be carried out at once. Seven brigade posts to be commanded by brigadier generals are to he established Two others are desired, but the funds at the disposal of the sec retary may not be sufficient to allow or their equipment during the present fiscal year.
 Seven Posts to Be Enlarged.
 The posts which the President and Secretary tentatively decided today to enlarge to brigade posts are those at Ft Robinson, Neb.; Ft. Riley. Ft. Leav- enworth. Kas.; Ft. Sam Houston, Tex; Ft D. A. Russell, Wyo.; Ft. Sill, Okla, and Ft Oglethorpe, Ga It Is desired to have one in Pennsylvania, and one on the Pacific coast, but these will have to he taken care of later. Final action regarding these posts will be taken week from next Monday. when Secretary Taft will make a second visit to oyster Bay.
 The army appropriation act carries $SOo'- 900 for the creation of army posts It also carries s300O,OO0 for barracks and quar- ters. and s12OOO.O0O for the transportation of the army.
 Guard Against Deficiency.
 Before this money can be expended, a complete plan as to what 1t shall be used for must be made and the lump sum of appropriations so apportioned that no deficiency will be created. In attempt ing to carry out his plan the Presi- dent is simply following the line he in- dicated to Congress in his message. It is his firm belief that the army should be trained above all else to act in a mass To this end he suggested that pro- vision be made for maneuvers of a prac- tical kind. In this plan he says the gen. erals and colonels would have oppor- tunity to handle regiments. brigades and divisions. and the commissary and med ical departments would be tested in the field.
 The President follows this comment on the wedding out process which the West Point Military academy uoes on pros pective army officers, and says there should be some process In the army that would achieve the same end.
 After certain age has been reached" he says, "the average officer is unfit to do good work below a certain grade"
 Provision he maintains, should be made for the promotion of exceptionally meri- torious men over the heads of their com rades. and for retirement of all men who have reached given age without going beyond a given rank.
 The locations selected for the posts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
PROMINENT NAsy who sr

Cnvasse 'afar off the members z Jreme court who are candidates
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
WATERVlLLE.

The Mothers club will meet Thurs day. June :. Business meeting from 3 to 3:30 D. m.. At 3:30 Miss Cece- lia Moriarty will sing. Mrs Francis sheldon Burton will speak on the Heart Hunger of Children. Mrs Bolton is president of the Congress of Mothers.
 Mir and Mrs F. M. Stanley of Dwight street are at Fort Trumbull Beach.
 The Sprague school team will play watertown on Saturday.
 The Business Mems ball team were defeated on the local diamond yes terday by the Crescents of Bishop street li 10 [.
 Thomas OJoughlin of Naugatuck grand chief ranger of the F. of A gill be the guest of Court Welch on Thursday evening.
 Mrs Buell.. mother of William Bu- ell was buried at the Waterville cemetery yesterday morning. She was brought here from Short Beach on the eleven o'clock train. Rev J. A. StansfeId ofnciated at the grave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Body and Mind.
The Problem of a Sound Mind in a Sane Body Suggests Itself in
 Dyspepsia.

The reactions of this dreadful d. sease on the mental condition is one of it's worst features. Dyspepsia i'm poverishes the blood and as it circu- lates through the body it gives little nourishment to the brain cells. The result is loss of memory. incoordinl- ton in ideas. worriness over tritles. hypochondria, perhaps melancholia, etc. Strengthen your stomach. body and mind with Dr Richards Dyspep- sia Tablets and they will all work in perfect harmony.
 Mrs Walsh of 122 Round Hill street. Waterbury. Conn.,. says: After suf- fering for a long time and being un- able to keep any solid food on my stomach was induced to try Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. can truthfully say these tablets did ne more good than all the medicine have taken for years I procured bottle of these tablets six weeks ago at Apothecaries hall. I have coniin- up-i taking the medicine until now. IL has done me so much good that now enjoy my meals and. am relieved If all pains in the stomach and have gained in weight. certainly believe the benefit is permanent.