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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
PRINCE WILHELM IS GUEST OF PRESIDENT
OYSTER BAY IS THE SCENE OF MUCH ACTIVITY UPON VISIT OF DISTINGUISHED PARTY OF FOR. EGINERS,

Oyster Bay, August 2S.-President Roosevelt entertained today a party of distinguished luncheon guests, in honor of the visit to the United States of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, Duke of Sunderman- land, who was the honored guest. The entertainment to the prince Is in conform lty with similar honors which have been shown to the distinguished foreign yis- tors to the Jamestown exposition. The party was scheduled to arrive In a spe- clal car shortly after noon. Besides the prince, the party consisted of num- Der of distinguished foreigners; Secretary portelyou, Huntington Wilson, third as- sistant secretary of state. and others.
 President Roosevelt received the forty , members of the International Geological congress- now in session at the Carnegie laboratory at Cold Spring, L. l., this alternoon. The delegates to the congress are practically all from foreign coun- tries.
 The arrival of Prince Wilhelm at the railroad station was witnessed by an as- Iemblage including large portion of the villagers. Many of the houses and ytores were decorated with flags, includ- hg one of Sweden, which the prince sa- nted as he passed in an automobile on ais way to Sagamore Hill. Secretary Loeb said that the luncheon at the Pres nent's residence would be devoid of all ceremony and speechmaking.
 New York. August 2s.-Keen and eager 10 see sights of New York and declaring hat wonders in America never ceased, Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, arrived here .ody for week of sightseeing and so- .ial functions in this city.
 He went at once to the Hotel Astor and ater in the day will go to Oyster Bay Q call upon President Roosevelt.
 After breakfast the prince was intro luced to Huntington Wilson. third as- hstant secretary of state. who was desig- lated by President Roosevelt to accom- nSny the prince during his viEit hera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
PARL LAMENT IS
 BROUGHT ID CLOSE Old Time Ceremonial Mark
 End of Lsng Session SWEEPING REFORMS AHEAD Many of the Members Win Travel In Europe and Africa, But Ministers
 Will Prepare for Hard Work
 at the New Session.
SWEEPING REFORMS AHEAD

London, August 2S-With picturesque, old time ceremonial the British perlia- met was prorogued today thus ending one Of the longest and most arduous sessions during which the royal assent was given to over sixty bills which the late houses passed.
 The members of the house of com mons assembled at noon and shortly afterwards they were summoned 10 the house of lords. where the Kings speech was read. The statements made were of the usual colorless character, referring to the recent royal visits and the friendly relations existing between Great Britain and the other powers, the conclusion of the agreement with Spain and the peace conference at Tn Hague. concluding with a review of the most important bills passed during the session.
 While the propagation enables private members of parliament to proceed to the enjoyment Of the holidays, the min isters have prepared long pro- gramme for themselves. The president of the board of trade. Mir Lloyd George. and the president of the local govern ment board, MT. Burns. arc going to Germany where they will study trade development and social reforms with the view of the Introduction into Great Britain of some of the German methods.
 The under secretary of the colonies, Winston Spencer Churchill. Is starting for Uganda, returning by the Nile val ley The other cabinet minister's will continue the campaign for the reform of the house of lords and all of them will reassemble in London during the month or November to continue the work of the next session, which. if their prom ises are carried out win be buster than the one just closed and bring nearer to climax the conflict between the house of commons and the house of lords. Sweeping reforms will be in troduced chief of which will be the licensing and educational bill and the proposed housing reform and regenera- ton of the posts of London These measures are ready to be introduced Into parliament when it reassembles early in the new year. As soon as one bill Is passed another will be pre- scented, thus avoiding the criticism levelled at the chief measures of the last session that the Legislation was hastily prepared and that the lords were not given time to fully consider the bills brought before the upper house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
eowery Artist Nearly Killed.

New York, August 2S.--George Heinken- schlosse, once an artist of merit and whose pictures are said to adorn many drawing rooms. was picked up from the gutter of street leading from the Bow cry last night with fractured skull that is likely to cause his death. Heinker- schlosse, now an old man. had in later years become known as the "Bowery artist" Reverses and dissipation had driven him to the Bowery. and ne had been earning a bare living by making crayon drawings and selling them when ever he could.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Curb Market a Nuisance.

New York, August 2S.-Jarnes A. Allen lawyer, believes the curb market. which assemblies daily near the stock exchange, across the way from the Mills building, is a public nuisance. and he has taken steps to have it abolished. He has not only written to Police Commissioner Bingham, asking him to take action. but has ob- tained a court order requiring the police commissioner to show cause why the curb market should not be declared a nuisance and It's use of the street forbidden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
RELIEF FOR sTRlNGENcY.
Plans of Cortelyou Will Be Carried
 Out Without Delay.

Washington, August 2S.-Assstant Secretary of the Treasury Edwards returned to Washington today from New York, where he had conference with Secretary Cortelyou on the mat ter of the disthibution of public funds to relieve the money stringency incl dent to the fall movement of the crops. The plan outlined by Secretary Cortel- you some days ago will be carried out, and 1t is understood that the deposits will be made weekly for a period of five weeks. The amount of the de- posits and the banks in which they are to be made. however, vii not be stated. The deposits for the present week have already been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Report From Aliceville.

Alicevile, August 27.-(Special)-An un- known negro committed a criminal as- sault on Mrs. Ed Winborne at Sapps, seven miles northwest of here, yesterday morning about 10 o'clock. The fact was not generally known here until late yes terday afternoon. Posses were organized and the whole night was spent in search of the negro.
 A report has just reached here that he was captured above Pickensville and is being carried back to Sapps for identifi- cation The negro will no doubt be burned at the stake if he proves to be the right one.
 Jim Harris. a negro who has been wanted in this county for several months for highway robbery. was captured here this morning The negro had returned here once before since the robbery, but escaped again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Biq Outing at Coney.

New York, August 2s.-Thousands 5f travellers in commercial lines in the east ern states are expected to take part in d big outing to be held at Coney Island on Saturday, August Ex-Governor Hughes of New York, Congressman William Sul- zer Oscar s. Straus. Secretary of Com merce and Labor, and John Wanamaker are expected to deliver addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Charged With EmbezzIinu.

Chicago, August 2s.-David Kahn, a col lector for the Singer Sewing Machine company. has been arrested on the charge of defrauding the company out of large sum of money. The officials of the company admit that the sum taken was large. Kahn was arrested on a warrant taken out by surety company, which had gone on his bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Section Foreman KIlIe3.

Montgomery. August 2S.-A special to the Advertiser from Rrssellyille Ala, states that Wesley Hooker. sec ton foreman of the North Alabama railroad at Darlington. was shot and killed last night by Kinney Whitfield. the boy station agent there. Whitfield claims be acted in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Dies From Lions Bite.

Pittsburg. August 2s.-Mrs. Anna H. Tucker, who was attacked at Luna park. an amusement resort, yesterday by d large lion, which escaped from one of the side shows succumbed today from her injuries. Mrs. Fuckers lung was penetrated by tooth of the lion and sey- eral of her ribs were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Erie Dividend Unchanged.

New York. August 2s,-Directors of the Erie Railroad company today declared semi-annual dividends of 2 per cent on the company's first and second preferred stocks, payable in 1911 The directors will apply 10 the public service commission of this state for permission to issue div ldend warrants to stockholders in tho meantime. The amount of the dividend was unchanged from that of laSt yeax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Postmasters Appointed.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., August 23.--An- nouncement was made today of the ap- pontment of the following postmasters: G. c. Thompson, Tuskegee; George B Huggins, Columbia, s. C.; Louis Elmer hill Alvardo. Tex; Efie J. Cochran Marble Fall. Tex; H. o. Stansburg. Rose bud Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Britishers Coming to Atlanta.

Manchester, England, August 2S.-One hundred and seventy delegates, represent ing Lancashire spinning and manufactdr- . ing companies, have already been se- lected to attend the conference of cot ton growers and manufacturers at Az lanta, Ga. October 7-9. It Is expected the English delegation will exceed 200 mem berA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Explosion on Warship.

Lisbon, Portugal, August 8.-An ex- plosion of gas occurred today on board the Portuguese battleship Vasco Da Cana. Several sailors were injured, but no loss of life has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
NEGRO RAP|ST IS
 HANGED ID TREE ASSaiIant of Mrs. Winborne
 Meets Usual Fate INDENTIFICATI0N IS MADE Negro Is Caught Many Miles From the Scene of Crime and Taken Back
 and Identified and Then
 Strung Up.
INDENTIFICATI0N IS MADE

Columbus, Miss, August 2s.-(Special) A private telephone message from Car rollton, Ala, to the Age-Herald corre- spondent brings additional news regard ing the assault of Mrs. Ed Winborne by a negro brute named John Lipsey near Pickensville, Ala, yesterday morning. The assault was committed about quar- ter of 0 mile from the Winborne home and the cries of Mrs. Winborne for help fell upon the ears of no one who could render assistance to her in her struggle. Following the deed the brute took to the road and started toward Columbus. The posses were organized and the brute was captured about o'clock this morning. He was positively identified.
 The informant from Carrollton says that the negro was hanged to tree by an immense crowd of strangers today at Il o'clock. At the hour the message came from Carrollton the body was still hanging to the limb. The negro's name could not be learned. He had been in that locality only very short time.
 Search for Negro.
 Information of the assault did not reach this city until last night about 10 o'clock and coupled with the report which came over telephone was the information that the negro was on his way to this city, having been seen about ten miles from here on the road from Pickensville. Pickensville is a small inland town about thirty miles southeast of Columbus.
 Particulars of the assault were hard to obtain. Nothing definite could be learned about it other than the assault was made and that the whole country around was divided into searching par ties. It could not be learned whether the negro assaulted Mrs. Winborne while she was at her home alone or whether he caught her away from home.
 Description of Assailant.
 full description of the negro was telephoned to this city and the police force and county officials were on watch at all the depots and at all the en- frances of the country roads into Colum- bus throughout the night. The negro was supposed to have been about 25 years old and wore blue overalls He was de- scribed as being about 6 feet tall. No one seems to know who he is.
 This morning at o'clock the news was telephoned to Columbus that one of the searching parties from Pickens county had overtaken the negro near the Mississippi-Alab bama line. ten miles from Columbus. He was headed for Colum- bus and trying to keep in front of the searching parties.
 As soon as he was captured the search ing parties were notified and they all re- turned to the scene of the assault The negro was brought before the victim and she positively identified him as being the one who attacked her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
British Steamer MissInu.

London, August 2s.-The British steamer Nicaraguan. from Port Tampa June 3, and Norfolk. June 8. for Dublin. has been reported a. Lloyds as missing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29
Had Seen No Cruelty.

After dinner other witnesses appeared before the committee. nearly all of these stating that everything that they hal been able to see was all right; that they Lad never witnessed any of the cruelty that they had heard others had wi.- messed. that the food was plentiful and very nicely served One of these wilt nesses had only come to the hospital since the announcement was made that there would be an investigation. but stated that he had been informed and thought there was no change now from what things had been all along. In fact. during tho day today the testimony was not in keeping with some that has been given in from other places; none of the patients that testified had ever been abused them selves in any way. and had witnessed very little mistreatment. All agreed that McDufr about whom much had heEpto- fore been said, was an exceedingly & Se and humane man, and always coufG ] . to the patients.
 One former nurse. IT. G. Shepherd. % ii happened to be In the city at the tinE was called before the committee to tes. tify. Judge Chiffon. for the hospital au- thorlties. asking that he be allowed to ex- anime this witness. he would not be availa ble next week He stated that for about two and q half years he had been out there. at some former time. is the capacity of nurse, night watchman and assistant supervisor: that he had never witnessed any of the cruelties that hs had heard talked about outside; that the patients were well treated and had plenty of food; that 1t was possible for some of these erueltles to be practeed and not be found out, but that while he was there nurses guilty of anything of the kind were promptly discharged: that he had visited two other asylums. and that this one was better conducted than either ot the others. and that q better system was maintained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-29

 and expense. You are due all the ben- eits you can derive In this way. The profession of tiling the soil should be the most remunerative in the world. 1t has always heen the most honorable.
 ''I am glatF : note the many evidences of advancement being made in every community through which We have come this week. You have an ideal country in every respect. Your climate and oth- CT conditions are superb and your soil responds readily to your labors. The wide scope of your crops Is a great ad- vantage, rendering rotation of crops easy an dprohtable. The possibilities of thls section along almost all lines of industry are inestimabe and I shall expect to have good report of your prosperity in the future
 T have been delighted with tke sight of so many happy homes that have sprung up in n few years all oyer the western part of Cullman county and in this section of Winston. The develop ment within so few years Is really won derful and it is impossible to predict the development of the next few years.'
 Interest Appreciated.
 The enthusiasm with which the party is being received all along the route of the educational campaign is wonderful and is fully appreciated by Commission CT Wilkinson and the other members of hls party The interest s encouraging to the speakers and the benefits that will accrue to the people from the seed sown on this trip are beyond calculation.
 In discussing the matter today Com missioner Wilkinson said: "I am de- lighted with the good results that are being accomplished on this trip. l am pleased with the advanced intelligence of these people and their very evident Jx t, hot md make life on the farm profitable and happy.
 "The rapid development of this section of Alabama is really wonderful and very commenda ble. The good example that Is being set by the German Immigrants in thrift and industry Is wholesome and should be taken as an object lesson by every farmer Of the state.
 'The spirit that prompts the people In this section to establish permanent homes by the ownership of their farms is com inendable and insures great prosperity for the country and comfortable. happy homes where the people are contented. Such people make good citizens. There Is much promise for this land when the people own their own homes and strive to improve their methods and conditions The party will return to Cullmsn coun- ty tomorrow and will hold a meeting at Philadelphia in the southern part of the county. Friday they will go to North Walter and the weeks campaign will close at Joppa in the northeast corner Of the county Saturday
 Much credit for the success of the tour Is due Will c. Brown. editor of the Gull man Tribune. who planned the trip, pre- pared the programme at each meeting and has personal charge of the party.
 His addresses to the people at every injecting are full of encoura cement and good advice along several lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-20
With the Power Craft.

The power launch Virginia, owned by
Garter X Clark of this city met with
peculiar accident day or two ago. her en-
CINE being damaged and the boat forced TO
lay up ior general repairs. As she was
gong Gown the river a bolt slipped from
one or the working parts OF the gasoline
engine and checked il and tore the engine
loose from its bed. No other damage was
done and no one on the launch was in
lHred The little craft has been brought
back to this city and is living at a boatyard
having new engine bed put in and other
repair work done
One Of the power launches attached TO
the Washington barracks. for service with
the United States engineers battalion is
hauled out on the railway at Reagan's
b1atyard for general overhauing and TO
be fitted with new NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
gasoline engine replacing a smaller power
engine The craft will he used by the SOL
djers IN making trips between this city and
Fort Foote, where the engineers have a
station.
Much interest is being taken in the race
between the fast power boats belonging to
Mr.. Moore ana Mr.. Bruce Emerson of
Alexandria There has been rivalry be-
tween the owners of the launches as TO
which is the faster. and the race tomorrow
evening has been arranged to decide the
matter. Mr.. Emerson had his boat in the
harbor here yesterday and a stop was
made at the Corinthian Yacht Club house
for baort time. Quite number of motor
boat owners and others from this city Will
60 to Alexandria 20 witness the speed trial
between tie racing craft,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-20

REMAINS OF DIR. JAMES CARROLL
BURIED IN ARLINGTON.

With military honors the body of DR..
James Carroll of the Army Medical Corps
was buried yesterday afternoon in Airing
ton cemetery, where the burial service of
the Masonic order was read by Lafayette
Leaman worshipful master of National
Lodge, No. II, F. A. A. M. Funeral serv-
ices were held at o'clock at the family
residence, 1888 Clifton street northwest.
Four troops of the 18th Cavalry escorted
the body to the grave.
The honorary pallbearers were DR.. Car
rolls army friends, Col. Battery Harvard.
Maj. William D. Crosby, Maj. Charles F.
Mason, Maj. Charles Lynch. Maj. NJ. w.
Ireland and Maj. Paul F. Strong; members
of the George Washington University,
President Charles Needham. DIR. Monroe
and DR.. Neff from Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. Baltimore Prof. William Welsh, DR..
Marshall Price, DR.. Fulton and DIR. Will
liam Donnelly; associates in his profess
sional career, DR.. Charles Richardson, DR..
J. r. Wellington. DR.. William Butler. DR..
II. c. Yarrow, Dr. w. G. Morgan, DR.. A.
L. Staveley and DR.. B. L. Hardin.
Dr. Carroll died Monday afternoon, a
martyr to scientific experiment. His wife
and seven children survive him. The ed
est child is a son, seventeen years of age,
and the youngest is but fourteen months
old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-20
MOURNING FOR BISHOP.
Death of Rev. DR.. F. 2. Rocker in
Philippiues

The cablegram in yesterdays Star an .
nouncing the death at Jaro in the Philip
pine Islands, of Ri. Rev. Frederick u.
Rocker the first American bishop Of the
province caused a feeling of great regre.
in this city, where his demise is looked Oh
as a distinct personal loss by great num-
Der of people. Bishop Rocker passed a
number of years here. and always regarded
this city as 'home." He SO expressed him
self to Archbishop Harry of Manila before
the latter's departure for this country about
six months ago.
Bishop Rocker made veritable host OF
friends in this city, particularly among the
educators, by whom he was highly re-
garded He was scholar of distinction,
and after completing his course at the
Catholic University of America. of which
he was one Of the honor men, was much in
demand locally for lectures. Through his
connection with the papal legation in WASH
ingtGn as secretary his circle of admirers
broadened until 1T included not only the
hierarchy of this country, but great num-
Der of the Catholic clergy as well.
To these and his lay friends the ar
nouncement of his death came as a great
surprise. When Archbishop Harty was in
this country he was repeatedly questioned
as to the we'll being of Bishop Rocker. At
that tine the archbishop stated that Bishop
Rocker was enjoying the best of health.
had done a great work in the Philippines,
and was anxious to have another peep at
his beloved Washington. whose literary and
other treasurers he loves SO WE'LL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-20
ADMIRAL CONVERSE RETURNS.
Will Resume Work With the Naval
Construction Board

Rear Admiral George A. Converse. late
chief of the bureau OF navigation. and at
present at the head of the naval board of
construction, has returned to Washington
after few months vacation, spent in his
Vermont home. Although a retired officer,
when his term of service as chief of the
bureau of navigation had expired the
President, at the expressed request of the
officers, members of the construction board,
designated Admiral Converse for special
duty in connection with the board for an
indefinite term. He has been as
signed quarters in the new Mills building
where the board on construction expects
TO take up some important work in the near
future especially in connection with new
naval construction to be recommended to
the next Congress. When Congress two
years ago CALI! for detailed plans of tie
projected great 20.O0t-ton battleship OF the
Delaware class it marked a new departure
in legislative treatment for the depart
mental estimates for new ships. 1t was
made clear then that the naval committee
of the two branches of Congress had reach
ed the conclusion that they We're entitled
TO more detailed Information than they
which appropriation were requested. So
in anticipation of a like demand at the
approaching session of Congress II is prob
able that tho Navy Department VIII haV.
the constrI ton board prepare in advance
all of the details of the new ships to be
planned. tn would probably be required
by the two committees thus obviating the
years delay that occurred in the case of
the Deiaw4re class and Geprving what are
known as the little navy congressman of
the beginning of the new type of battle
ships by a year 6 time.