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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
"DIRT DEFIES THE KING" THEN
 SAP POL 10 IS GREATER THAN ROYALTY ITSELF.
SENATORS FAVOR MOVE.
Labor People Want Initiative and Ref
 erendum in Ohio.

Cincinnati, December 26.-The pro- posed submission of an initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution hts received the indorse- ment of both United States senators, whose letters were made public here today by~Rev Herbert Bigelow head of the Ohio Direct Legislation league. Senator Foraker wrote: Answering your letter of this date. Whenever any considerable number of voters request a vote on a proposed change in heir organic law, their request should be granted. The demand which the labor unions and the Grange organizations of Ohio are making for the submission of the initiative and referendum amend ment should not be denied.
 q am most heartily in favor of giv- ing the people chance to vote on any amendment which is urged by so nu- merous and important body of voters"
 The letter from Senator Dick says: "The question is not that of merits or faults of the initiative and referendum but whether the people shall have a chance to vote on measures that come under it's provision"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
RACE WAR IN OKLAHOMA.
Whites Are Preparing for, an Attack
 By Enraged Negroes.

Henrietta. Okla. December 2e.-With every available fighting man sworn in as a deputy and only 1900 rounds of am- intuition in the town, Henrietta is fear ing deadly race war as the result of the lynching of James Harden, a negro December 24
 Tn firing of small negro shack owned by a white man near the Frisco station this morning caused a call to arms. Within five minutes after the fire alarm was given nearly 100 armed men were prepared for an attack. Three citizen patrols have been established.
 Thirty-five negroes, heavily armed, passed through Wild Cat today melting the blacks to revolt. They are camped on the river within 10 miles of Henrietta. More than 30 armed blacks have gene from Weleetka to Clear View, one of the thickest negro settlements in the coal fields. About 50 stands of small arms were purchased by negroes in Weleetka before the hardware stores quit selling to blacks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
TENANTS MAKE PROTEST.
Increase of Rents in New York Causes
 United Objection.

New York, December 26-The move ment to protest against possible in crease in rents in the lower East Side, appears to be gathering force as the first of the year approaches. Plans all ready have been made for great mass meeting of tenants to be held in Clinton hall next Tuesday evening. At that time the occupants of tenements in the dis trict will be urged. not only to refuse to accept any advance in the present rent rate, but to insist upon reductions ranging as high 90 per cent It is contended that rents were increased to the limit which tenants could stand dur ing the prosperous times of the past few years and that with the changed condi- tions a decrease is absolutely necessary
 On the other hand, the landlords take the stand that they can find tenants to fill their houses at the higher rate. A large number of tenement houses have been torn down as a result of the re- cent improvements in the vicinity of the terminal of the new Manhattan bridge across the East river and the landlords declare that the demand for cheap apart monts is equal to the supply. The land lords declare that if rents are not paid promptly the first of the coming month, the tenants will be dispossessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
COPELAND MAY BE
 NEXT ALDERMAN
POPULAR MAN MENTIONED TO SUCCEED ALDERMAN CRIMES. SAD DEATH OF MIR. M'cABE. GENERAL 6EssEMER NEWS.

Bessemer. December 26.-(Specfal)- IL IS understood that T. R. Copeland Will be candidate for the position or alderman from the Fourth ward.
 Ihis vacancy was caused by the resignation of Aaron Grimes.
 MT. Grimes has moved away and it now becomes necessary to appoint some one to fill his place.
 MT. Copeland is one of the leading citizens of Bessemer, and it is be- leVed that he is favored for the posi- tion by majority of the board.
 lie IS quite popular with a number of the people and the opinion now is that he will be elected
 The election of an alderman will take place at the next regular meeting of the council, and while 1t Is understood that there are several other candidates In the field, judging from present in dlcations MT. Copeland will more than likely be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
FINAL STAGES OF
 THE POWERS TRIAL
REBUTTAL TESTIMONY WILL BE BRIEF AND ONLY A FEW MORE WITNESSES FOR THE DEFENSE ARE TO BE EXAMINED.

Georgetown, Ky, December 26.-The fourth trial of Caleb Powers for alleged eomplicity in the murder of William Goebel is rapidly nearing its completion The defense has but few more wit nesses to examine and it is thought that the end of their case will be reached tomorrow at noon The commonwealth Will be brief in rebuttal and it is tic- ipated that all testimony for bot, sides will be in by Saturday night and ar guments will begin on Monday. Two days will be allowed for speeches, and the case will probably be in the hands of the jury for final consideration by Wednes- day nocn.
 Eighty eight witnesses have been ex- anned by the defense in addition to a number of depositlons and readings of tho records Of dead witnesses. The greater part of the day was again spent in ef- forts to contradict the testimony of Henry F., Youtsey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
REPLY TO DEMANDS.
Rapid Transit Company Proposes Set
 clement With Men.

Philadelphia, December 26.--The direc- tors of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, at a meeting today framed a reply. which they will tomorrow hand to the committee of employees. who have demanded increased wages. ten-hour working day and improved working con dtions.. It was stated that the reply will convey to the men the information that the company will receive the employees as individuals to hear their grievances, but will not recognize them as repre- sentatives of any union.
 The action of the company. it is gen. erally believed, will result in settle ment of the trouble. as the men say they have no desire to strike if fairly treated. The trolley men do not even insist upon the recognition of the union by their em- ployers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
DEFENSE MADE OF
 DOUMA MEMBERS
RUSSIAN DEPUTY SPEAKS FOR HIS COLLEAGUES AND DE- cLARES THAT NO TREASON
 WAS MEANT IN THEIR ACTIONS.

St. Petersburg, December 26.-The pro- ceedings today against the members of the first Russian douma, who after the dissolution of that body went over to Finland ald issued tc the people ihe communication which has been known as the Nfborg manifesto, were made by sev- eral speeches that reminded those pres ent of the days of the first parliament
 The defense took the initiative and brushed aside the dispositions of some witnesses by acknowledging the specific charges of having abetted the circula- tion of the manifesto. The general charge against the men on trial is reasonable practices. Ivan Petrunkovich, deputy from Tver. requested permission to tes- tify regarding the events connected with the government growing out of the Vi- borg communication. He declared that in this trial the government hoped to achieve moral victory over the libera- tion movement by establishing the guilt of the first douma. He pleaded that the Viborg manifesto must be considered in connection with the historical events of the last few years in Russia. The zem- stvo congress of 1904 M. Petrunkovich declared, an organization permitted by the government, had proposed measures far more revolutionary than anything contained in the Viborg manifesto yet those who took part in this congress were not persecuted
 Our motive was not at the instigation of anarchy" the speaker. We were try ing to defend the rights of popular rep resentation. After the dissolution of the first douma the Russian government ex- pected an armed uprising, but we coun- seled peaceful measures, such as the financial boycott and refusal to serve n the army. These means are employed in western Europe for the defense of consti- tutional rights. If you open the gates of the prison we will enter joyfully, con- scious of having done our duty.'
 M. Petrunkovich was followed by M. Kokoshkone. who pointed to parallel in Germany, where the parliament in 1898 issued a similar appeal against the pay ment of taxes. but a wise government, he said, never had indicted the members of this body for passive resistance or anarchy. On the contrary, these men were regarded as devoted and high-minded cit izens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
DEATH FROM FROM LocKJAW.
Priminent Physician Loses Life From
 Slight Injury.

Chicago. December 26.-Dr. Joseph Peas den died tonight of lockiaw resulting from a fracture of the nose. Dr. Peas den recently fell down a stairway and the skin over the nose was broken. the wound becoming infected with tetanus germs.
 On Christmas evening the physician was suddenly struck with loekjaw. He dag nosed his own case and directed his fam fly to send him to a hospital. He then sent for a lawyer and made his will. During his illness he constantly joined with the hospital physicians in their con sultatons and gave 1t as his opinion several days ago that he could not re- cover. The immediate cause of death was said to be heart failure, following Q conYulsOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Welcome for Americans.

Rio Janeiro, December ,26.-The Ameri- can battleship fleet is expected here Jan uary Il and the first day or two of the sojourn will be given over to official wis it's. It is probable that Admiral Evans and the higher fleet officials will visit the town of Metropolis, where the diplo- matic corps resides, on January 13, in order to pay a visit to the American ambassador, Irving B. Dudley. Rear Ad- mirals Evans, Emery, Thomas and Sper- ry will probably accept the hospitality of the ambassador during their stay here and he will give banquet in their honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Dies In Railway Station.

Chattanooga. Tenn, December 26.-Rev. Dr. J. T. Tucker. aged 75 years. re- tired Methodist minister of Asbury Park N J., died of asthma at the Central pas senger station tonight while en route to Jacksonville Fla, where he was going for his health. accompanied by his daugh- ter and son-in-law, MT. and Mrs. F. T Ellis. Dr. Tucker is said to be one of the most prominent members of the New Jersey conference of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Glass Workers Called a Trust.

Cleveland. December 26--In common pleas court today Judge Philips held that if the allegations of the cutters and fatteners are true. the Amalga- mated Association of Window Glass Workers of America Is an organization in restraint of trade and contrary to law. The cutters and fiatteners, through suit to enjoin the association to expelling them for accepting em- ployment in glass factories where ma = chinery is used in tn cir work. The cut ters and fatteners assert that the com pulsion clause deprives them of an oc- equation. They also desire to with . draw from the association If this rule Is ms ipta inpd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Cash Basis for PIttsburg.

Pittsburg, December 26.-There is every indication that clearing house checks have completed their mission in the Pitts burg district and that they will not ap- pear in the pay rolls of the future. The pay roll banks are quietly and informally advising patrons that beginning with the first of the year they will be able to supply currency to meet pay rolls. As the pay roll of the Pittsburg district now amounts to s1,O00,000 a day, the abil- ity to meet them with ready cash indl- cates a substantial and gratifying condi- tion of financial institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Lonu Motor Boat Race.

Chicago. December 26.-A motor boat race from Chicago to Havana, Cuba, will be arranged at the coming national boat and engine show. to be held in Chicago next weey, If present plans are con- summated. The contest is to be held in June and to be patterned after the en- durance runs accomplished in automobile circles Chester l. Campbell manager of the. motor boat show, is authority for the statement that $3500 had been of fered as prize for the winning boat by an eastern man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Governor Will Attend Sale.

Lexington, December Ex-Governor Will son has been invited to attend the re- opening of the sales next Monday in this the only Burley loose tobacco market in the state, so that he may have a clearer conception as to what the sale of to- bacco crop means, not only to a grower fin this vicinity, but to the state at large. One weeks sales in this imarket before Christmas distributed s150,0O0 to growers of surrounding counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Personal and General.

The funeral of A. A. Harris, who died at his home in Thompsontown last last evening will take place tomorrow aft ernoon at ? o'clock at Cedar Hill ceme- tery.
 Miss Emma Polk will entertain her music class at her home in Jonesboro Friday afternoon.
 pr. II. L. Oliver of Woodlawn Is visit ing relatives in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Calderhead Very III.

Washington. December 2S.-Representa- tive William A. Calderhead of Kansas Is critically i'll with double pneumonia at his apartment in this city. MT Calder head was taken down with the grip about three weeks ago and pneumonia de- veloped the day before Christmas. He is e years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Schedules in Bankruptcy.

New York, December N.-Schedules in bankruptcy of Kessler & Co.,, bankers, were filed today They show liabilities of $s, ,625. .624, of which $2,414538 are se- cured, $1, ,4O3.723 unsecured and $5.S07. 363 contingent bills, notes and acceptances which ought to be paid by others. The assets are $9,139 300. Among the unsecured creditorsf are the Bank of Montreal. $l20,- 912; Cripple Creek Central Railway com pany, $124,337.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Austrian Is Investigating.

New Orleans, December 26.-Acting un- der instructions of the ambassador of Austria Hungary at Washington. Dr. Robert Feitscher arrived here today TO investigate the condition of Austrians and Hunsarians employed in Louisiana. About a score of Austrians have recently com- pjained to their government about treat ment accorded them In this state. Dr. reitscher is vice consul for .Austria-Hun- gary at Kew fork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Strike Story Is Denied.

Shreveport. December 26.-An emphatic denial was made today by the officers of the Louisiana Railway and Navigation company that strike was probable by their employees. The representatives of the employees unions also denied that any trouble was imminent. The heads of the railway also deny that there is any deal on looking to the absorption of the Louis jana Hallway ana Navigation company by the Frisco system. These statements are in contradiction of a story published in New Orleans yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
 REWARD

Will be paid for the recovery of diamond screw stud, 7-8 karat, stolen while getting off of L. & N. train in Birming- ham by two men ordinarily dressed-one low, chunkey, full faced, age about 38; one slim, raw-boney, with mustache, age about 36. Notify J. P. McNeil, box 126, Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Melted Lead in Ills Ear.

Middletown, N. Y.. December 26.-James H. Conkling, a prominent business man. Is in a serious condition as "a result of a peculiar and unexplained injury today. Conkling, who has been in i'll health was found with one ear filled with lead, which apparently had been poured into the organ while in a molten state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Lost Whisky, Got Killed.

Tylertown, Miss. December 26-E. c. Baker was shot and killed early today by P. L. Payne, a local liveryman. A declaration by Baker that a quart of whisky had disappeared from his buggy while quartered in Paynes stable. it Is said, led up to a quarrel and the shoot ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Only ou. "nROMO oUININE.-

That is LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE Look for the signature of F. w. Grove Used the world over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
Lexinoton Racina pates.

Lexington December 26,-The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders association an nounced October to IS, inclnsiv as dates for its 1908 meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27

200 gallons Cognac Brandy, worth $5.00 per gallon; will sell for $2.00 per gallon. Be quick as this must be sold.
 COLLIER DRUG %.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
.coNFERENC CE. is sFRUlTLEss

Governor Glenn and President Finley
Cannot Reach Agreement on Rates.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., October 26.--
Governor Glenn, OF North Carolina, who
has been here for two days in confer
ence with the Southern Railway officials
in an .endeayor to reach, II possible, n
general seteeH,ent OF, the rate case in
rhis State. left today for his home.
where. he will confer with members of
the Legislature and others regarding
the proposed conference in. Atlanta He
is desirbus of learning their views as
to what CONCESSIONS, If any. they are
willing to ma ke looking to a settlement
fef North Carolina's side OF the contro-
yersy.
No conclusion was reached at to-
days conference between Governor
Glenn, sMessrs. Woodward and Aycock.
couns sell for the Stata of North Car
Dina In the. rateks kscontroversy, and
President Finley. OF, the Southern Rail-
way. A party to the sconferen nee. how
ever, said Tonight that President n, Fin ! n.
ley is anxious to secure settlement
Of the question. and ito that end Is
willing to make reasonable concessions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Observation-Disclosures DEAD.
Served Throughout the Civil and Span
isI-A nicrIcnn Wars. fs

Served throughout the Civil and Span
isl.-A nierIcnn Wars.
b NVASHINGTON, D.. @, October e6.-
Medical Director Hosea j. Babin U. s.
N. retired, died at the Mansion.Ho louise.
NJ Y. yesterday. Medical
Director Babin entered the naval SER
vice as an acting assistant surgeon
February o. 1853 and during the Civil
War served on board the Ohio at Boss
ton and on board the Mercedita ut. Bal
,timore. He was promoted to assist
ant surgeon in the n gular service from
May l3, 1868; to passed assistant sur
geon from June 90, 1868; to surgeon
from March II. 1875; to medical In
spector from June 90, 1884, and to med
jlcal dirsctor from May Y. 1885. x
During the Spanish-Amer erican Was
in 1895 he served as presidentfof q
medical examining board at the&navy
yard, New York. continuing in the per-
formance of that duty until July 30
1900, when detached therefrom. From
August 1s. 1900, to December IS. 1904
he was on duty In charge of the naval
New York. being detached or
tho last-named date and transferred
to the retired list asa medical di-
rector, with the rank Of real admiral
from that date.
y Subsequent to the date of his re.
tirement the late Medical Director Ba'
bin performed no active duty. S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
HAD THE TIME OF HIS LIFE
Bishop of London Kept Busy Telling
Friends of Visit Here.

Friends of visit Here.
LONDON, October .6.-Dr Ingram
Bishop of London. since his return
from America. has been kept bus Y
telling his friends OF the delights ,ot
his Visit and has been, sasing Hlce
things about ArnerfcauE, s., ssIf.s !,
f5ss-.s reaiiy had the time pf my, hit., .
Lsaid DR.. Ingram. The attention 1paic
To 1ne..by. President Roosevelt and Eths
respect extended by the American peo-
/ pie. generalIy, coupled with their de-
| iightful, hospitality. have madeaa deep
impression on me.
DR.. ingram said he felt much pet
ter for his delightful trip" He laugh
iinsly admitted that h won the te 2 :
mis- match with President Roosevelt. I !.
| but requested that too much stress he
not laid on his victory. He said:
seems to me that too much hass.been
made of 1t. The fact is that we played
When he was asked for his; opinion
| Iof.tfe Wall Street smash he said: II
only hope my sermons did not pro-
ducey it. hear that 1t took place
about an hour aftsr.I had preached on
Wall. Street. But don't treat this matt
tier FinEany frivolous spirit. 1t iss.too
4 serious" s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
NO JAPAN PROTEST
TO SENDING FLEET
No Such Relations Be
tween Two Countries as
to Make it Improper.
NATIONS ARE IN
PERFECT HARMONY
--
Secretary OF State, After Long
Conference With the Japa-
nesc Ambassador, Gives
Out a Statement
to This Ei.
feet.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 26.-
NO such relations exist between Amer
lea and japan as would make 1t i'm
proper to send the American feet into
the Pacific. II there were, q then the
relations between America and Great
Britain. and the relations between
America and France. which are the
same. would forbid the maintenance OF
the battleship fleet in the Atlantic
Ocean"
4 This was the reply returned by Sec
retary Root to the direct question as
to whether Japan had entered any pro,
test against the dispatch OF Admira
Evans's' fleet to the Pacific next De-
!cember The statement was made al
the conclusion Of long conference
between Secretary Root and Ambassa-
dor Aoki, of Japan. at the State De
Epartment to-day. Secretary Root wai
particularly desirous to have 1t under,
stood that the relations between thu
two countries-America and Japan
were not only at present harmonious
but that they had not been otherwise
and that there had not been the slight
lest friction between the government
of the two countries.
1t was stated at the conclusion o.
this conference that the government
Iof Japan was ssco-operating to the bes
OF Its ability with our own govern:
ment to secure. the proper enforceIpen n
OF the immigration laws of America
so far as they relate to the treatms n
OF Japanese with and without pass
lports No attempt was n,ade to oper
ne gotiations for new. treaty hetwesl
America and Japan to prohibit tn
Emigration from Japan to America Q
coolie labor and to sanction. the pass
lage Of exclusion laws by the. Unttet
States. Although the status of Japai
tcussed 1t was simply in the. ltghtso
/! the. application of the existing rule
land laws, and not in connection witt
luny proposed tro atyz changes. g54s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
MURDERS AGED MOTHER r
Ellis Hlghtower, Crazcd by, Drink,
shoots Her and Then Kills IIiDaclf.

Ellis HlshtOWer, CrazcI BY Drink,
shoots Her and Then Kills IIilnsclf.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.. October 26.--
Delirious from drink, Ellis 3IIightower
shot and killed his aged mother ( II,
Gulledge township, Anson. county late
last night, and then attempted suicide
by taking strychnine. The phvsscian
summoned to attend the mother, al
ready beyond human aid, frustrated he
attempt, but this morning Hightpwer
cut his throat With q razor Bleeding to
death before aid could be summoned,
Last night the young man called Son on
hismotherand sister, three miles, away,
He had been drinking freely fo.s sew
eral days, and while sitting on the
porch talking fell asleep. The mother
called to arouse him, md 8awaking sud-
denly, on theayerge OF delirtuln trenens
1Iightoweri drew his pistol 5and shot
his aged parent through the heart. The
dead woman had been telling the boy
of her love for nim before the tire gedy,
.rhe son sat by her side UNI IL the pl1y-
sicianN came, half sobered by his deed
8 Hightower was ~ M ted b ckade w lis'
key dealer. He leaves y Wife end sfoas
children. " #s ss " n IN 4; 5 IA