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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
ROOSEVElT'S HOPES.
Cortelyou, Root, Presidency In 1903,
and lnterreenum Theory.

Erwin Wardman in the Broadway Maya
zine.
No one of President Roosvelts's intl-
mates questions in the slightest degree
his immoVable determination not to be
"A candidate in 1903. 1t may be set down
as a fact requiring only time for an
solute verifcatlon, that he would not take
the nomination-that, II he were nom
mated and elected against his Will, he
would not take the election handed to him
on a gold platter.
Not In 1908.
one of his own cabinet officers says
that the nomination four years later
would he an entirely different matter
The plan which, according to the let
ter of the Roosevelt bond. reckohs next
wear an lnpossibility, bet not a later
neriod has contemplated that the place
should he held as sort of reserve chalr
until 1872. For this Intermediary regency
so TO speak the first choice was George
r. Cortelyou of New York
But when the tearing of the cloak from
the insurance scandals revealed tillt' as
chairman of the republican naN"hal cU'll-
,nittea Mr.. cortelyou had boon spending
nan,naian- contributions lifted from the
t,,,et funds Of widows and orphans, ms
,,.eaidential form was stretched IN the
winding sheet .,.,.. ,,,iob+
Vhether the interreguum theory might
ever have been possible OF practlce w
was Only dream of dauntless lihas',in
t,1, tbere Is no doubt whatever that
Wien MIR. Roosevelt quits the White House
he mans to leave there a residuary iegatee
to cars out his programme ol hd'lo "a
,erfortnance In his oIficial FANNY the
intellectual chief Is Mr. Elihn ROOT sur
Of the first magnitude. shining with IN
dImmed hrllance in whatever course II
swings His superb talents the to,'a
a1,,ires Unfortunately, as few who nave
had exnerience with his wealth OF mental
equipment do not. Him the Presiden,I
Iet tho present Chief Magistrate has
undertaken. Doubtless he judges MI koot
correctly in believing that WINE most
OF the service of his life-a serVice ~
llstrlous In the annals Of American law
has been devoted to- and WINE ms
personal sympathies wholly incline TO-
ward the corporations. which Mr. Kooses
Welt has been fighting, the Secretary OF
state first of all. essentially and I'M
slterably, is counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
At the Majestic.

The bill that is to be presented pat
rons of the Majestic theatre this week
beginning with performances today, matt
nee and night, Is among the best yet Of
fered. In selecting the entire personnel
of the bill Manager Stevenson has not
been oblivious Of the wants Of the varied
patronage of the house. Those that love
the frolicking fun will be handed thefr
favorite and those that love the senti-
mental sketches will also be pleased. AS
headliners Jimmy Wall, the old minstrel
man, Is offered. Every one knows Wall
and those that do not, should not miss
an opportunity of seeing the old minstrel
king. The Cox family is a portion of the
bill that will please all alike. Harry
Marvelle is a contortionfst of ability. The
three Colbys will furnish the musical act
in which they are said TO be unusually
clever. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young will
present a quaint comedy sketch in which
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
POLICE ARE AFTER
CITY MIGRANTS
ARE ROUNDED UP
AND LODGED IN CITY JAIL.
MANY OF THE PRISONERS ARE
WOMEN.

Between the hours of 2 o'clock and 9
o'clock yesterday morning ffty-four
more Migrants were escorted in grand
style to the city jail The hack Of Judge
Feagip's hotel was worked to its ca
pacity In carrying Its patrons to the hos
telry. Ten at a time they were piled in,
and no sooner would they be unloaded
than another party would phone their re.
quest for the nights lodging.
Policemen Street, Smith, Parker and
Nation were the agents who solicited the
heavy business They hurried from one
part of the city to another gathered the
crowds on the street corners and sent
them in. Most of them were negroes of
both sexes, of whom the chief Is anxious
to rid the city. Warrants will probably be
sworn out for the whole lot, and they
will be sent up to big Rock" on long
term.
AS long as there is plenty Of hotel room
the police are determined that the worth
less shall not walk the streets without
a place to lay their weary heads. The
raid yesterday was another of those
promised surprises which means that the
Migrants will have to pack their trunks
and look for more congenial territory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
FIRE AT MOBILE
THREATENS BLOCK
TWO THREE-STORY BUILDINGS ON
DAUPHIN STREET ARE Quilted.
ST. ANDREWS HOTEL THREAT
ENED-LosS $5o,ooo

Mobile, March 11.-Shortly before
o'clock this morning fire broke out in a
cafe on lower Dauphin street, and soon
enveloped a three-story building in the
heart of the block, which has suffered
more from fire than any other block in
the city, being the scene of the Leinkauf
& Strauss million dollar fire in 1898 and
the Battle house fire ten years later. The
fire communicated to other buildings and
drove the guests of st. Andrews hotel
out.
The fire department is making a hard
fight, and at 1880 this morning it appears
they have the fire under control although
a fresh breeze has sprung up and there
may yet be a very serious conf1agration.
2:30 o'clock: The fire Is under control
with two three-stroy buildings on lower
Dauphin street Quilted and slight damage
to adjoining buildings. The rear of the
st. Andrews hotel caught but the flames
were successfully fought from this end.
The loss will be $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
TWO MEN INJURED
IN SMALL WRECK
ENGINE RUNS INTO CABOOSE AT
FoRTY-ElGHTH STREET AND IN
FLlcTs PAINFUL INJURIES ON
TWO MEN.

In a tail end collision yesterday morn
ing at the Forty eighth street crossing
of the East Lake street car line, two EN-
ployes of the Southern railway were bad
ly injured. Jim Trout, fagman, and
Brakeman Watts were scalded by escap-
ing steam, and bruised all over their
bodies. Although very painful, the in
juries are not considered fatal.
1t seems that the two men were stand
Ing on the rear end of a caboose when
an engine pulled up behind. not stopping
before 1t had struck the caboose pow
erful blow. Trout and Watts were
knocked several feet away, and then, as
something went wrong with the engine,
they were scalded with escaping steam.
They were picked UP by Iige Logs am
bulanee and carried to the Copeland in
Urinary. Last night they were resting
easily and all fears were past.
Trout Is the worse injured of the two.
He comes here from Georgia and has
many friends among the railroad men.
Watts lives at Firty-fourth street, Wood
lawn, and is a young man. The wreckage
amounted TO very little and was cleared
away in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
STANDARD OIL is
NOT FRIGHTENED
So Says President j. A. Moffatt,
Who Is Now on Trial In
Chicago.

Chicago, March 10.-J. A. Moffat, presl-
dent of the Standard Oil company of In
diana, now on trial in the federal court
here. on a charge of having received
rebates, denied tonight the truth of a
statement to the effect that it was stated
in official circles in Washington that rep
resentatlves of the oil company had made
a suggestion to the federal authorities
that the company might be willing to
plead guilty to the indictments against it.
Mr.. Moffatt said: ANY such state
ment is without any truth or basis of
fact whatever. The Standard Oil COM
pany is not frightened by any possibility
of conviction. The company officers and
counsel entertain no distrust of the cour-
age or fairness of either judges or juries
in the federal courts. 1t looks to get
the same fair administration of the law
In these cases as any other defendant
would aat- and 1t looks for nothing else"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
PRESIDENT WILL
ADDRESS EDITORS
National Association Will Meet
at jamestown
PROGRAM NE Is COMPLETED
Prominent Canadian Newspaper Or
eanization Will Also Attend Expo
sition During the Week-Many
Features of Interest.
PROGRAM NE is COMPLETED
BY MARK o. WATERS.

Norfolk, Va, March 10.-The National
Editorial association Will hold its annual
meeting at the jamestown exposition be-
ginning Monday, June TO- and continuing
to June Is. inclusive. The programme
for this meeting has just been completed
and given out by the corresponding score
tary of the association. Congressman
w. a. Ashbrook, of Johnstown. o.
The most noteworthy number Of this
programme has been arranged for the
first day, June 10, when President Roose-
veit will address the convention of news-
paper men. The President will make two
addresses on this OCCASION the first be-
ing to the people of Georgia, Al June 10
Is TO be Georgia day at the exposition,
and the address to the editors will fol-
low.
During lie meetings of the association
dur'aa gae week the business sessions
W. occupy portion of each day, the
.aainder Of the time being taken up with
visits 10 the many points of historic in
terest In the community. 4 synopsis of
the official programme Is as follows;
The Programme.
Monday, June TO- reception and address
by President Roosevelt, after which the
association will review the warships as
sembled in Hampton Roads.
Tuesday, June Il. afternoon and even
ing a visit TO the War Path" and the
exhibits.
Wednesday, June Il, an observation trip
over the Norfolk and Southern railway
10 Virginia beach, and dip in the surf.
The association will then go to Cape
Henry, inspect the lighthouse, the wire
less telegraph and life-saving station, and
then have a clambake, returning at night
TO the exposition grounds
Thursday, June 10, a trip to jamestown
Island by steamer, where the editors
will view the ruins now standing there
and the historic homes on the James
river. The return to the exposition
grounds will be made by moonlight.
Trip to Navy Yards.
Friday, June IA. trip to the navy
yard at Portsmouth, the ship yard at
Newport News. passing the scene of the
historic fight between the Monitor and
the Merrimac. the Hampton institute Old
Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe.
Saturday, June Is. closing business sea-
sion and adjournment.
The National Editorial association il
composed of the editors of the leading
newspapers and other publications of the
United States. and its members have
shown much interest in tho exposition,
which many of them have visited during
the past few months In addition to the
National Editorial association, there will
be present upon this occasion the Canad-
ian Press association, the Associated
Press of Quebec and the L'Association
DIES Joufnalstes Canadiens Fracais du
Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
At the Gayety.

Mile. Salomo will present the dance of
~ lie Seven Veils' at the New Gayety
theatre this week. commencing with the
matinee this afternoon and the perform
ance tonight. This is the dance that
created such a furore In New York this
winter when produced by the Metropol''
tan Opera company in connection with
"Salome"
Phil sheridan's city Sports" will be
the attraction this week at the Gayety.
and the company is said to be strong and
to contain a number of novelty acts, in
ADDITION TO that of Mile. Salomo, which Is
making It's first southern appearance
The advance sale of seats exceeds that
for any previous Monday since the the
atre was opened. and that indicates two
full houses this afternoon and tonight.
There will be Two performances daily
at the Gayety this week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
LEGISLATURE TO
ATTACK CHARTER
VIII Try to Enforce Anti-PooI-
ing Law at Hot Springs
MAY ASK FOR RECEIVER
Senator Anis May Ask That Com
pany of Militia Be Sent to
Deal With Oakland Jockey
Club.
MAY ASK FOR RECEIVER

Little Rock. Ark, March 10.-The char
ter of the Oaklewn Jockey club at Hot
Springs probably will be attacked in the
legislature tomorrow. This is the last
civil action upon which relief is hoped for
by the element in Hot Springs which de-
sires to see the provisions of the Amis
anti-pool selling bill rigdly enforced
If the charter should be revoked, Attor-
ney General Kirby will be asked to take
the matter Immediately to the courts
and ask for a receiver to take charge of
property of the nonresident corporation.
If this action is not taken, 1t Is possible
that the legislature may be asked to or
der company of militia to Hot Springs
to enforce the law, although there is a
disposition to resort to this only as an
extreme measure.
Senator Amis, author of the bill, said
today: II will have a conference with
Acting Governor Moore, and If he in
forms me that the situation at Hot
Springs cannot be met otherwise than by
calling out militia, | will introduce a
resolution In the senate authorizing him
to send such troops TO Hot Springs as
will be sufficient for the enforcement of
the law
meHlpefS OF the leBlsldture Ieel tnat
that body has been ignored, and take the
action of the Oaklawn Jockey club as a
direct slap In the face. They believe the
contempt in which the Oakiawn jockey
club has held the Amis law deserves i'm
mediate and possibly drastic action, and
it is likely that the first few days OF this
week will see definite action there. Sheriff
Williams and a delegation from Hot
Springs arrived in Little Rock tonight
with a large list of Hot Springs citizens
who have signed a petition to Acting
Governor Moore, saying there is no need
for militia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
THE Old Homestead"

Than the "Old Homestead" there is not
better known play on the American
stage For The last twenty-one years 1t
has been presented in every city in the
country and 1t is today just as popular
as when It was first produced under the
direction of the authors Denman Thomp-
son and George w. Rider. the former
making The name Of Joshua Whitcomb
cherished in homes from the lakes to the
gulf and from the Atlantic to the Pacific
The mere announcement, therefore, that
the celebrated New England idyl will be
seen at the Jefferson theatre for matt
nee and night presentation next Saturday
is enough to I'LL the popular playhouse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Advantages of Free Art.

From the Chicago POSI-.
The majority of leading American ar
fists at home and abroad are united IN
working for the free art bill, fully con-
yinced that ii is best for the educatloh-
al interests of the country Nhen Con
eress grants an absolute free art the
teacher and artist as well as the col
lector and the museum Will nave the priv
iloge of importing Old World treasures re,
10 elevate the ideals of the average citi-
zen without facing n tariff that Is we'll
nigh rrohibitive and that does not serve
any purpose in the interests of art itself.
when congress takes up the matter In
earnest. II as readily will pass a bill adj
vocating an absolutely free art as bill
that is hampered with concessions to the
old tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
"At Cripple Creek"

A. stirring drama of life In the early
eighties. entitled AT Cripple Creek" will
be presented al the Bijou this week
beginning tonight. This piece Is by Hal
Reid, and is conceded to be the best
work of its author. The scenes in the
play are laid in the far west In mining
camp among the Rockies and many novel
effects and striking situations are intro
duced. A car load of special scenery is
carried for the production. The third act
is in particular worthy of notice as it is
one of the heaviest ever carried on the
road for drama. The story of AT
Cripple Creek Is a powerful one, and
unfolded with skill
The play comes to Birmingham highly
recommended by press and public A
capable presenting company is promised
by the management. The usual matlnees
will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
OZMER ANNOUNCES.
Bessemer Man Enters Race for City
Clerk and Treasurer.

Bessemer, March 0.-(Special.)-The an
nouncement of II. n. Ozmer, which was
officially given out today, will throw
spice into the race for city clerk and
treasurer. Mr.. Ozmer has come into the
race late. but his friends believe he will
make a good showing, and has fine
chance to win.
Mr.. Ozmer has been a member of the
police force for many years. and was
elected night captain last year. He ex-
poets to go In after the prize and make
hard fight for it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
MAY COMPEL HARTMAN
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

Washington, March 10. Chairman
Knapp of the interstate commerce COM
mission said tonight that so far as the
commission was concerned. the taking of
testimony in the investigation of the
Hartman lines is closed, but that the
commission has under consideration the
advlsability of asking the United States
circuit court for the Southern district of
New York to compel Mr.. Hartman to an
swer certain questions which he did not
answer to the satisfaction of the COM
mission when he was on the witness
stand In New York.
Pending such action, Mr.. Harriman's
counsel asked to be heard before the
commission April 4, which request was
granted and that date was recently fixed
for arguments.
Chairman Knapp explained tonight that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
JACKSON HAS AN
ECHO FROM FEUD
SHOTS ARE FIRED INTO THE
HOME OF JUDGE JAMES HAIR
GIS AND OTHER HOUSES IN THE
TOWN.

Jackson. Ky. March 10-Citizens NJ this
feud ridden city were startled out of
their sleep last night by shooting such
as seldom has been heard here. Two shots
were fired into the home of Judge James
Hargis, accused of completely in connec-
ton with the assassination of James b.
Marcum.
Others We're fired into the store of
Hargis Bros, in which June Jet, brother
OF Curtis Jett, was sleeping, but he was
unframed. The home of Deputy Town
Marshal Smith also was hit. The firing
was continued for forty minutes. Efforts
of the police We're In vain until today.
when they arrested Curtis Smith and
placed him in jail on the charge that he
was concerned in the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11

the commission alone has power to con-
clude testimony in the case and that it
will reserve the right, If 1t sees fit to re-
open the case at any time.
Mr.. Hartman will have a conference
with President Roosevelt next Tuesday.
When Mr.. Harriman's counsel asked for
the hearing, at which time they want to
present arguments regarding the conten-
ton that the Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific are parallel competing lines, it
was understood that If Mr.. Harriman's
counsel desired to submit additional testi-
mony on that date they might do So and
also IL the committee desired to bring
out any new point 1t would but that
any such additional testimony, if at ALL
would be brief. Asked If Mr. Hartman
was likely to go on the stand in such
event. Chairman Knapp replied that if
Mr.. Hartman desired to take the stand
he would be permitted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Will Contest Law.

Omaha, Neb. March 10.-It is authori-
tatively announced that the railroads of
Nebraska will contest the 2-cent fare
law which the legislature enacted week
ago. The roads are now preparing to
carry the case to the courts. and there
make a vigorous contest to determine the
validity of the new law. When the law
was enacted it carried an emergency
clause, which provided for its operation
upon Its being signed by the governor or
within five days without his signature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
No Additional Advices.

Washington, March 10-No additional
advices were received today by either
the state department or the Nicaraguan
minister, NJ. Corea. regarding the conflict
between Honduras and Nicaragua. Sec
rotary Root called at the White House
twice during the day, but whether he dis
eussed the Nicaraguan developments
could not be learned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Our New Minister"

All roads will lead to the Jefferson the
atre this afternoon and tonight to see
the very much advertised play, "Our
New Minister" which comes here direct
from its long run in New York and the
cities The famous all-star cast
includes Joseph Conyers, John Terriss,
John Barker, Louis Fierce Fred Clarke,
Boyd Nolan, Joseph Merrick, NJ. II. Har-
riman, Calvin Dix, Maude Gilbert and
Edith MillWard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Pass Counterfeit Money.

Chattanooga, March 1o.-(Special.)-
Rice and John Winters, two young
white men, claiming Birmingham as their
home, have been arrested on the charge
of passing counterfeit money The of
ficers making the arrest claim that they
caught the young men in the act. They
will be given hearing tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Schmitz Is Endorsed.

San Francisco, March 10.-At a meet
ing today of the Japanese Exclusion
league, after spirited debate, resolu-
tons were passed endorsing the action
of Mayor Schmtz and the board of ed
ucation at Washington in reference to the
San Francisco school children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Misspent.

From = the Pacific Monthly.
Bridget-Where' the weeks wages yez
promised to bring home?
Pat-Hic, Well, Bridget darling,
spint thin.
Bridget-Spint thin, did yez? And me
here to home with niyer bite to ate!
Pat-Now-hic-Brid darlint, don't
get excited. | spint thin a-drinkin
ye'er health.
Bridget-Drinkin' me health. was it?
Well, be heavens, yez had better been
drinkin' ye'er own, because Win l get
through wild yez, Yell be the sickest
mon !. the eighth ward. Where's me
mop? y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Vessels Are Foundered.

Berlin, March 1O.-A dispatch from SUI
haven reports the loss Of thirty-four
lives by the laundering of two vessels, a
German cargo steamer the George Wot-
tern. and a trawler, during heavy gale
In the North sea. The dispatch says no
further details have been received, but
that it is believed those drowned COM
prised all aboard both vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Valuable Watches Stolen,

While the family was away from home
several valuable watches were stolen from
the residence of ]. L. Hagood, 1914 Cot
ton avenue, West End, last night There
was one very valuable ladys gold watch
among the number belonging to Mrs. Ha-
good that the police will make an effort
to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Investigate Friends.

San Francisco, March 10.-The members
of the grand jury here began an inves-
tigation itno the conduct Of the attorneys
and friends of Abraham Ruef to learn
If they had knowledge of his whereabouts
at the time they declare under oath they
had no knowledge of his movements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
"She Stops to Conquer"

The star cast revival of Goldsmith
fine old English comedy. "She Stops to
Conquer will he presented at the Je;-
ferson theatre Wednesday night The
revival is made by Charles Frohman in
conjunction with Liebler & Co., and is
bringing into combination the two big
gest producers of plays in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Basilico Spermo Dies.

New York. March 10.-Basico Spermo.
chairman of the grievance committee of
of the Italian branch of the Operative
Pasters International union, who was
shot at a meeting of the local society.
died today. Nieolai Chiod. secretary of
the Italian branch of the Operative
TO the shouting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-11
Official Candidates Win.

Madrid. March 10.-The first day of the
elections of the special electoral bodies,
which elect half of the senate the last
week of April, resulted generally today
in the success of the official candidates.