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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

l back here from Nashville, where he was
 arrested on request of the Mobile sher- l iff.
 Labor Day will be generally cele- l brated in Mobile, Whistler and Fair
 hope, across the bay. Work along the
 river front will be entirely suspended 1 and the stores and industries will close
 up to give their employees a holiday. i The usual parade of the unions com ] posing the central trades council will
 not be made this year the unions hay | ing voted to devote the money to other
 causes.
 A young unknown white man about 1 19 years of age, was crushed to death
 and horribly managled about o'clock 1 this morning on spur track of the
 Mobile and Ohio railroad on St Louis street He was seen as he crawled un-
 der the cars to sleep in an intoxicated condition. Both legs were cut off. He ! was five feet i've inches in height,
 weighed about 40 pounds, fair com
 pleXion, red hair, blue eyes. He wore
 a stripped colored shirt, dark trousers
 black vest and fur cap.
 w. T. McGowan, the lumberman of | this city, left tonight for New York,
 where iSe was summoned to confer with eastern capitalists as to the location of | a casket and coffin factory at some point in the south, possibly Mobile. He was assured by the president of tIe l Commercial club of all the aid possible | by the club in securing the location of ] the factory here.
 l Ia iai q ing completion. The delay was cca- stoned by the steel work that has to be done over because of defective steel found in the structure by one of the inspectors for the county. It is eX-
 pected that all the occupants of the building will be able to get in by the latter part of october.
 Acting Recorder K. Hale announced his candidacy for the recordership at the next municipal election.
 A fire occurred in the cotton pickrey of k. A. Pope, St. Joseph and Lipscomb
 streets, this morning which caused damage to cotton and building amount ing to between three and four thousand dollars. The fire Is said to have been
 caused by an electric wire. Fireman | Louis Gayle Jr., was at the top of an aerial ladder playing a stream of wa
  | form an opposite direction struck him full in the face and he lost his balance and fell to the walk below. He was removed to his home. His condition is
 not regarded as serious
 Alice Flair, the woman arrested here | with Fred Deibel and confined in the county jail on charge of carrying coiI- cealed weapons, was given nearing in the inferior criminal court yester- day morning. The evidence was pre- cisely the same as that adduced in the recorders court on Tuesday morning when the woman was bound over to the inferior criminal court on $l5O bond Fred Deibel, Jr., appeared in court as a witness in behalf of the woman, tes- tifving that the pistol was placed in the suit case by him without her knowledge. Judge Afford took the Flair woman's case under advisement ! and reserved his decision. There were
 no new developments in the cases today, i neither party being able to furnish the l one thousand dollar bond required to | gain their freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31
charqed With Embezzlement.

| w, Hammett a negro man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Onicer Ray on a charge of embezzlement. The negro Is charged with having embezzled about $50 in money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

The office of the Alabama State Fair has been moved to the Fair Grounds on So. Ensley and North Bessemer car line. Call Bell Telephone. Mail ad- dress P. o. Box 262, Birming- ham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

although she is still at the hospital for few days
 Mrs. J. T. Nixon has returned to the city after a visit of several weeks to her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Partlow, in Tuscaloosa.
 Table d'hote dinners at the club will make the pretty clubhouse the social rendezvous for this evening, dancing to be enjoyed after dinner.
 Mr. and Mrs. Burt Lytle left Thurs day night for Colorado, Before heir re- turn they will visit Pueblo, Denver, Colorado Springs and Maniton.
 Miss Maggie Mahoney has returned home after a pleasant weeks stay in Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

Invitations have been received by friends m the south of the bridegroom to the wedding of Miss Marie Unschuld Edle von Melasfield to MT. Henry La2ard of WashingtaH. The ceremony will be performed at Newport today
 Miss Melasfeld is a daughter of the late imperial and royal Austrian field mar shall. She is also court pianist to the Queen of Roumanla and president diree- tor of the University of Music and Dra- matte Art in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31
James Hughes Dead.

James Hughes, one of the most popular and prominent citizens of Elkmont, died at his home yesterday after a short ill., ness. His funeral took place today and he was buried at Antioch. near Elkmont. He was a brother of Jack Hughes, who was found dead in his bed not many months ago. Both were prominent in that community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31
MORRISON MUST
 ANSWER CHARGES Labor Day Will Be Observed
 Without a Parade
MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH
Lumberman Will Try to Secure Coffin Factory for Mobile--Work on the County Jail Nears Completion.
 Fire Damages Cotton Plckery.

Mobile, August 0.-(special)-Th case of H. D. Morrison. charged with forgery, was called in the inferior crim- inal court this morning and continued. Morrison is the man who was brought back here from Nashville, where he was arrested on request of the Mobile sher-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

Miss Edith Rose is the guest of Miss Martha Dabney. en route from PhilaGel- phia 10 her home in Laurel, Miss. She is the daughter of he Rev. and Mrs. Rose, who are also in Birmingham. They are renewing many old friendships. MT. Rose was at one time rector of the Church of St. Marys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

radiant setting to her private worth and social charms
 The graduating exercises of the training school of the Hillman hospital will take place next Thursday night at s o'clock at the hospital. Fonr young women have completed the course. An interesting programme will be arranged and all friends of the hospital are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

Miss Carol Gray Of Atlanta will arrive today to he the guest of Miss Amy Ward. who will entertain at afternoon te' on Monday at 5 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

although she is still at the hospital for fpU q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

Mrs. Patrick J. Fahry left for tw' weeks visit on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-31

The afternoon trains and the regular huss lines to nearby places will carry
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08
Direct Legislation.

The legislature Of the of Washington wrestling with
the initiative and referendum bill patterned Oregon
and there good prospect that the will pass failure
Of representative during the past quarter century
and the obstacles that thrown by the corporations way of
reform legislation has created the widespread favor
OF bringing the government back to the people
In Oregon while there initiative and
referendum system it is universally law is upon
the statute books remain and the people having unto them
selves the right to initiate legislation and certain
measures shall be submitted for their approval passage by
legislature show determined disposition maintain the power
they have thus taken back
In Idaho there has been far but little progress along these
lines due mostly the parsnhp and
hes of its leading newspapers and the practical from
their columns of broad and enlightened comment The reality
OF the peoples Oregon and the growing Importance given
the subject in other states will have its influence time and the
initiative and referendum system of legislation may come as sud
denly the front did the railroad commission bill now under
consideration in the present legislature but which eered
OF consideration in the session of two years ago.
There be argument against this resumption of power
by the people excepting the expense and cbersomeess
peoples representatives would catch the awakening spirit
and reflect in their actions the wishes of the people, course
present system would be preferable But with the corporations
trusts dominating the legislatures the people will assuredy
themselves and take back the power they delegated only to be be-
trayed.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08
Our Progress.

The Incorporation of this paper will be assured in days
number of leading Democrats expressing desire to take the
stock that is necessary for the initial STEP The shares
placed $40 each and will prove investment of great
merit AS the business incorporated and material
be obtained the paper will be enlarged and improved accordance
with the plans of the management
The Boise Citizen become leading factor Idaho Journal
ism before the expiration of the year and prepared
the Democracy and of the people
in the campaign.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

There is growing spirit in the United States for an end
to special legislation and the of laws behalf of the
entire people The special interests egis
on and Judicial construction for than forty years and the
result shown the and gigantic been
accumulated in that time The magnificent campaign of William
Bryan in 1896 owed the seed for the order of things With
matche eoquence and exalted patriotism challenged the rule
OF monopoly and special privilege and paved the way for the
of investigation and calling its height BRYAN
the first espouse the of the people battle for
equal rigs against the modern finance and the in
uence of his first great campaign has been felt through
out the length and breadth of the Union.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

The japanese since they kept back
the progress Of Russia, seem to think
they are. invincible 1t may be Uncle
Sans duty to teach them otherwise.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

The progress Of reform in Idaho will
not be permanently blocked by any
Mormon combine.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

THE CAPITAL NEWS WHICH HAS OPPORTUNITIES
FOR KNOWING THE PLANS OF THE MORMON CON-
TROLLED SENATE, GLEEFULLY SHOUTS THAT THAT
BODY WILL KILL ALL REFORM LEGISLATION SENT
1T FROM THE HOUSE. IF SO THERE WILL BE NO MORE
MORMON CONTROLLED STATE SENATES
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

THE MORMONS IN THE LEGISLATURE BY STAND
ING SOLID AGAINST REFORM ARE FAST MAKING THE
CALLING OF FRED 7. DUBOIS TO THE GUBERNATORIAL
CHAIR AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE TEST OATH
THE SOLE ISSUE IN THE NEXT CAMPAIGN
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

If you want pair of glasses, see Con W,
tiesse. Expert optician in charge.
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

The adoption of the superior court system Idaho only
matter OF time and judicial districts should created
to supply Boss Heinans Dunn with iudgeship
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1907-02-08

THE MORMONS IN THE LEGISLATURE STAND AS
ONE MAN AGAINST REFORM LEGISLATION IT is TIME
FOR AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS TO
GET TOGETHER.
Who made Jim Brady and Gaylord Thompson cstodans of
the Idaho legislature This precious pair ducks should re-
tire from the lme-ight
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11
a PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE.
Important Political Document Never
Before Made Public.

Et'hi LIE.
A proclamation. To the people of the
United States Of America: The Congress
ic hereby summoned 10 assemble in the
Capitol at Washington on Monday, the
thirty-first day Of June. in the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
seven and in the year Of the Indepen-
dence Of the United States Of America
the one hundred and thirty-first, there TO
deliberate and take measures 10 relieve
the people Of this country from the op-
preston and tyranny OF an iniquitous
tariff
l am aware that this action should have
been taken long ago. but l have been too
busy. and, furthermore / have had no
desire TO offend persons who have been
liberal contributors 10 my party In poll
tics. ! assure the people Of the United
states that I have not been deferred
from action in this matter by any fear
Of disturbing business conditions and les
sening the prevalent prosperity ] have
been controlled up 20 date only by the
same reverent spirit which makes every
good Republican hold the tariff as sacred
as is Juggernaut 10 his worshippers. At
last my eyes are opened TO the fact that
the tariff ie the real basis Of the cor
rupting power of our money kings.
The delay in this matter has been
caused by the consideration Of such I'm
portant and urgent public business as the
regulation Of college athletics. the re-
form Of spelling, the discouragement Of
race suicide, the proper rewarding by
military promotion and civil appointment
OF my gallant comrades I'm arms known
as the Rough Riders. the guidance Of
the people I'm the selection OF my sue
cess0r as President, the advancement Of
the personal fortunes Of Gen. Leonard
". Wood. the adjustment Of delicate
diplomatic relations with the Papal
court. and "A number of equally grave
public questions altogether too numerous
10 mention
! shall relieve the people Of the unjust
and unevenly distributed burden Of tax
alton imposed by the tariff. even II /
have TO break personal and political
friendship with every representative OF
a trust In the United States Senate. even
with Senator Aldrlch himself. even with
Speaker Cannon. of the House Of Repre-
sentatives I al last fully appreciate the
power OF the tariff as a corruptor Of our
political life and as q power 20 make
The rich richer and the poor poorer.
am finally aware that it is a most costly
tax 20 collect that Il iunicts undesarved
inconvenience and humiliation on Ameri-
can travellers OF both sexes, and that the
American attitude toward works Of art
make as the laughing stock Of the world.
besides hiDdering our national education
I confess that I should have attended 70
this matter sooner, but now I am going
to right this wrong. even If il does in-
terfere with my plans 20 name my sue
CcssUT as President
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11
Reform in Corporation Law.

In Mr.. J. Selwin Taits very suggestive
pamphlet pointing out the necessity of
a radical overhauling Of our defective
State and national corporation law there
occurs this passage:
The man who acc0mplishes the work of putting
our corporations on a sound basis viii have done
what IL has taken all the best legal talent Of Eng
laEd half a century TO accomplish. aud the benefit
be wiil have conferred on his county viii be such
as viii not Re oompu'able in any sum which our
intelligence can grasp, lie viii have stricken the
shackl.s irom our commerce aud finances. and his
work viii inH Re prosperity ia the near future
such as even this country has never seen"
That 4 great opportunity awaits the
constructive statesmen Of the country
an opportunity arising out Of the inchoate
and inefficient nature Of most Of our cor
pOration egislatiOn-CannOt be questioned
Mr.. TAFT has shown how far we are be-
hind Great Britain in safeguarding the
interests of both public and investors by
requiring Of the promoters, organizers
and directors Of corporations a rigid con-
formity with definite methods OF pron,o-
ton and management which long expe-
Tience has demonstrated 70 be necessary
and effective. Mr.. Dos Passos. a we'll
known authority in such matters. has
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11
A SLANDER REFUTED.
Peoria GlIJ Man AnnihiIates Certain
Charges Against Himself.

a most interesting communication ap-
pears In a recent issue Of the Peoria
ulll Star bearing the signature Of Henry
p. Day. who IL seems has been spending
some time In this city. and while here
incidentally acted as correspondent Of
the Peoria paper. The communication.
which bears the caption Internal Perse-
cuti0n-Resldeut OF Peoria Made the Vic
tim OF one" is as follows.
Eu-.r star. Since leaving Peoria in January las,
J have been made tAe victim q a dah5licsl per-e-
rIri01 and ! have almost been driven crazy and
rT- remarks r. Che most absurd. ridiculous. false
and s'auisr7us nature have been made about me
iu mr hearing most ofrsivelr. / have been ar-
r1s-i rf doing things that I 90 not 90. and q
lah0riug under decisions that / do not have so
that have been made cut crank n even worse
Among other things um1r g0t into circulation
how ] know not that I imagined myself Jesus
Christ, or posed as the Saviour which were srs1-
lu'r'r false. ] want % sag u0r ennlarirafr that
mover for an instant ir 'he whole course # ms
life have ! thought CT imagined myssF Jesus
Christ or body eisa whatever cIcep- myself or
pretended 90 De- cr posed rs -reh. The charge Is
simply iufsm0Is. and I have suffered CA account uf
D. horribly Moreover. I have been ANNOYED other
wise hT remarks that were SaHdsr0Us and false
and without UrCv0rati-u or excuse. I have simply
been misunderstood, misreresru-cd and bounded and
rgmFUtoi In The most Internal manner. and hone
nov that 7 have returned % Peoria. a stop viii ne
pH' 90 g. The persecution too. has come largely
from source from which one might naturally ex-
Ioe- something different Respectfully.
HENRY = nav
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11

called attention 10 the admitted defects
of the Sherman law. which he thinks un-
enforceable because 1t forbids all combina-
tions, regardless of whether they are good
or bad. He suggests that it be so
amended as 10 apply only to combina-
tions proved in court TO be injurious to
the public. Mr.. Roosevelt has, on several
occasions, questioned the wisdom OF try
ing 10 destroy combinations of capital
developed along the lines Of modern indus
trial evolution. except where they may
be clearly shown TO be disadvantageOus
20 the country. He has also recon-
mended legislation permitting agreements
among railroad corporations, under proper
supervision. where such agreements sub
serve a public as well as a private inter-
est.
The great defect OF our corporation
legislation is that it has been largely
destructive, whereas It should be con-
structive. in character. AS a consequence
we have not gone far enough In the regu-
lation of corporations, though we may have
gone too far in attempting to destroy
them, or 10 hamper their legitimate for
nation, at the risk Of obstructing our in
dustrial growth. There Is ample room for
constructive legislation, both Federal and
State,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11
HENRY P DAY.
NEW DEAL IN TRUST BUSTING.
Has the President Turned Corner
I'm His Corporation Policy.

fINll me Nc" 1oTh Alla-
Mr Rcosevelts reported revision of his
policy Of thorough" signifies that he has
at last perceived that the community has
suffered from twenty years Of partial en-
forcement Of the law. and that he de-
clines 20 proceed along that path. Since
the community cannot endure that all
trusts shall be dissolved. or even at
tackled. and since the United States is
not country in which the execution of
the laws is discretionary with the Chief
Magistrate. IL IS necessary 10 have a law
which shall punish all bad trusts. and
threaten not a single good one Such
law is enforceable The present law is
intolerahle Progress viii be made not
by enaCting new. laws with iron teeth.
hut by amending the existing oppressive
statute in such a manner that it can do
no more harm.
This is q short corner 10 turn. but DoDa
can turn II as well as Mr.. Roosevelt. We
wish him success in his more reasonable
frame of mind. 1t would be a pleasure
and boon 10 beat those opposing him
in it.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-11
MEN AND THINGS.
LeElslntors from OKLAHOMA.

Advices concerning last Saturdays pri-
maries in Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory indicate that Robert L. owen and
7. p. Gore will be the Democratic SEN
atorial nominees for the new State. In
asmuch as the Democrats are largely in
the majority, the candidates selected by
the primaries may be regarded as certain
winners at the polls and before the legis-
lature. Both Owen and Gore have in
teresting personalities. Gore, whose
home is at Lawton. Ind. T., is totally blind.
and has been for years He formerly
lived at Corsicana. Tex, and in the old
days when Populism was rampant in
nent exponents Of the cult. Despite his
aiiilcton, he has established something
Of a record as a mixer" and his ability
as speechmaker has attracted much at
tention. II he comes 70 the Senate. he
will be, so far as known. the first blind
member Of that body. Owen whose head
quarters are al MuscOgee. is part Chero-
kee Indian He was in the public eye
rather prominently a year or so ago by
reason Of his success in handling Il claim
connected with the Cherokee tribe as
result Of which the tribe saved several
million dollars and Owen. who is law
yer received an enormous fee. His wife.
who has no Indian blood, was Miss Mat
tie Hester. Her family, az the time Of
her marriage. lived Just across the Texas
line in the Indian Territory. Edward Hin,
OF South McAlester. who was a candi-
date at the primaries for the Democratic
congressional nomination IN his district
formerly resided in Texas and one time
was an assistant 20 Attorney General
Crane Claude Weaver. candidate in
the Pauls Valley district, read law in the
Office Of Senator Bailey at Gainesville.
Tex.