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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09
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1t begins to look as if the American
eagle would have to disguise itself once
wings for flight to Central America
Providence Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

Mrs. Ascum-"I see you're going in
for society. Has your daughter made
her debut yet?" Mrs Nuritch-
What! Well, I guess notl She got
all them things made to order in
Paris. hiladeIphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

Cholly-"Weally, doncher know, /
have half a mind Miss Knox
Gnterrupting) that out, Cholly.
You shouldn't exaggerate. Chicago
Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

The Friend-If your married life Is
50 unhappy why don't you get a d.
vorce from your husband?
Unhappy Wife-Because he would
then marry some other woman and
make her unhappy.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09
Her idea of Happiness.

A certain young woman author.
who was married not so long ago,
is given to saying the most startling
things in a naive manner. 1t Is dis
puted question among her friends
whether 1t comes naturally or whether
she does 1t on purpose. Shortly be-
fore her marriage she was the cause
Of a box party and a dinner, where
one of the men guests laid on his COM
pliments in a lavish fashion.
such a fortunate girl!' he wound
up. You have youth. beauty, wit and
fame, and you are going to marry a
splendid fellow who has loads Of
money. What else could you desire ?"
The beautiful and witty one turned
impulsively, smiled brilliantly, and par
alyzed the whole company by exclaim-
ing:
s'Twins!"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

do you think you could identify
the burglar" asked the chief of de-
tectives. Il never saw him." replied
man. How do you know ?" Haven't
told you he got into our fat with
out any trouble. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

ut takes a great deal of intelligence
to amass a colossal fortune" Yes"
answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, land a lot
more to know just what to do with It
when you've got it."--Washington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-09

Wife-'fWhy, John, how dare you
swear before me?" Husband-"I beg
your pardon, my dear; I didn't know
you wanted to swear."-Chicago Daily
News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
MULAI HAFIG'S MEN
 RAID CUSTOM HOUSE
OVER 1000 RIFLES ARE CAPTURED BY THE MOORlSH TRlBESMEN UNDER THE NEW SULTAN. GAINING STRENGTH RAPIDLY.

Tangicr, October 1.-The custom house at Mazagan was subjected to second raid by Mulai Hahgs men the night of October g, when 1O40 rifles were seized A new administrator of the custom house at Mazagan, appointed by Mulai Hafig, arrived there October II and took the place of Ben Sliman who had made his escape He is a Fez man named Ghalli sibty, who formerly was a merchant in Morocco City.
 Further letters received from Mazagan bring news which tends to show that Mulai Haiig, the sultan of the south, is gaining strength. A deputy who has just returned from Morocco City says:
 Malai Hafig shows a strong hand and good judgment Never has there been such good government since the time of Gulai Hassen Deputies are daily arriv- ing at Morocco City from all quarters of the empire and they are all pleased with the new administration and the Mulai Hang.
 Muai Hang has effcctually put stop to the i'll treatment of Jews in Morocco City and he gives personal attention to all matters of importance. Since his proclamation as sultan he has taken four wives in order to strengthen his position practically inviting all the Berbers under him to follow his example.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Republicans Will Arrange For
 National Convention
SEVEN CITIES ARE BIDDING
St. Louis or Chicago Will Be Selected, With Odds In Favor of the Former. Charles H. Scott of Alabama
 Will FEye Opposition.

Washington, October 14.-(Special)- )- Harry New of Indiana, chairman of the republican national committee, will be in Washington tomorrow and shortly there- after will issue a call for the meeting of the republican national committee in this city for the purpose of selecting the time and place for holding the republican con vention next June. The committee will probably meet during the first week in December. Congress meets December ,, hence by that time most of the members of the committee, who are also members of Congress. will be in Washington.
 Seven cities have applied for the honor of entertaining the convention. They are Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburg. Boston, Kansas City, Denver and Seattle. The convention is expected to go to either St. Louis or Chicago. The latter city had the convention last time, so the St. Louis people arc hopeful that they will have the politicians this year. Further than the retirement of Chairman Cortel you and the appointment of MT New there have been no important changes in the committee.
 Charles H. Scott, the Alabama commit teeman is expected to have opposition for reelection. The election will take place immediately preceding the national convention. w. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
All Europe Waits Developments In Austrian EmperOTs
 Illness
GERMAYYS POLICY IS
 ONE OF ENTIRE ALOOFNESS
While Emperor Francis Joseph Is Con- . sidered To Be Much Better, Vet Alarm Is Felt In Vienna
 and Other Cities.

Berlin October 14-Regarding the per- slstent reports published in the English press that Germany desires to absorb Austria in the event of the death of Francis Joseph, it may be stated that the policy of Germany with reference to the internal affairs of Austro- Hungary has been declared to be one of entire aloof- ness. The foreign office some months ago sent dispatch on this subject to Baron speck von sternberg, German ambassa- dor at Washington, for the information of President Roosevelt. The relations be- tween Austria and Russia were reviewed in this communication historically, begin ming with the controversies ill the old Ger man federation which were settled by tine war of 1866, and it was further set forth how Prussia since then had maintained thc headship of the German states.
 The entrance of Austria to the German imperial system would, according to the Prussan view, tend to revive the old an- tagonisms which had come to an end with the entire exclusion of Austria from the German councils. Furthermore, l strong Austrian empire was shown to be of advantage to Germany because it was friendly to the government of Emperor William and support to the present equilibrium of Europe,
 In addition to the foregoing reasons em- bodied in an official expression there are two or three other considerations why Germany should not absorb Austr:a which are regarded vital to the Ger man empire. The process of German uni 1ication is not yet so advanced that Aus tria could be taken with safety into the interests already.tirrl:y established. It is known that the Hohenzollern dynastic influences are against course of action which might increase the numbers and strength of the Catholic party in Ger many. This party already is very power full comprising about one-third of the total population. and should Austria come in with an immense addition of Catholics it would re-kindle religious controversy and make the problem of government more difficult.
 In addition to all this the German of 1icial view is that the Austria Hungarian monarchy is not in danger of dissolu- Iion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Eminent Lawyer Dead.

New York October 14.-News was re- oeived in this city today of the death of William N Wilmer at his country place, "Plain Dealing" in Albemarle county, Virginia. He was a member of the New York City Board of Education. chairman of the executive committee of the Normal college and a member of the law firm Of Wilmer &, Garfield of this city The Roosevelt property at Pine Knot. Va, was purchased of Mir Wilmer and he had entertained President Roosevelt and family on several occasion at Plain Dealing MT Wilmer was the youngest son of the Right Rev. Joseph P. B. Will mel. formerly bishop of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
DULL STATE AND
 UNACCEPTABLE Presidents Trip to Louisiana is Bare of Adventure BEAR TRACKS PLENTIFUL Weather Is Just Right for Hunting and Roosevelt Will Stay In the coun-
 try Until Time To Go To
 Washington -
BEAR TRACKS PLENTIFUL

Stamboul October 14-No person has reached this point from the Presidents s new camp on Bear Lake today except q party that started from there early this morning and no messenger is expected un- til tomorrow The party who came in today consisted of Secretary Latta and Messrs. Parker, Shields and W. w. Man gum, the last named a friend from Mis- sissippi with whom the President be- came acquainted at Smeads and who was invited yesterday in the camp. They brought only the report that the Pres ident and his remaining companions had in high spirits and very hopeful of bet ter fortune than has yet attended the hunt.
 Several members of the party have seen bears at the lake and bear tracks are re- proted to be numerous. Two timber wolves yesterday passed within plain sight of the camp and so excellent is the outlook that the President has de- cded definitely to retain the present av- cation and not to go to Tensas as was planned last week
 The President spent yesterday in and around the camp, the only exercise by him being a walk along Bear Lake and a row on the water in company with Mir Mangum. No member of the party made any attempt at hunting Lilly. the Presidents favorite hunter, is so re- ligiously inclined that he would not break the Sabbath to go in search of a hunt CTS knife he had lost on Saturday, but waited until this morning when he went out before daybreak and soon returned with the weapon.
 The weather remains quite perfect for hunting. There was a slight skim of ice on the water this morning. The President will come in to Stamboul next Sunday before starting on Monday on his return tr, rl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Big Missionary Meeting.

Norfolk. October 14.-Today's session of the international missionary convention of the Disciples of Christ was given over exclusively to the work of the for eign Christian missionary society of America. the most notable feature being five-minute addresses by 13 foreign mis- sionaries, among these being Miss Joseph A. Franklin of India, granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, w,no told of the great work being accomplished at the educa- tional mission for years at Damon, India. Miss Franklin was given a great ovation. The watchword and aim adopted for the next year was to raise 5000 for for eign missions and the senglng out of 50 new missionaries by next October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
JOHN MITCHELL BETTER. President of Mine Workers Undergoes
 an Operation.

La Sale, Ills, October 14-John Mitchell. president of the United Mine Workers of America, was operated upon this morning for appendicitis. He was under the infiu- ence of an anaesthetic for 33 minutes The operation appears to be successful. The patient rallied after removal of the vermiform appendix and tonight is rest ing easily, although his condition is still serious
 Physicians say recovery will be slightly delayed on account of the poor condition of the system. Mitchell underwent hernia operations six months ago and he never fully recovered from the effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
Emperor Francis Joseph Is Said To Be
 Considerably improved.

Vienna, october l4.-Today has brought d distinct change for the better in the condition of Francis Joseph, the aged cnlperor-king of Austria-H Hungary whose illness for the last fortnight has aroused the interest of the civilized world and the apprehension of his subjects. The doctors consider that the immediate dan- ger has passed unless unforeseen com pcations arise and as a result hopeful anticipation has come to the Viennese in place of the fears and foreboding of the past three days.
 The patient had fairly good night Sunday and felt better when he arose this morning Today he arose early and all though he still suffered considerably from cough, the day on the whole was a good one The fever has almost disap- peared and the spread of the inflamma- tion has ceased. In fact. it is said that his majesty was so mucn better that lie devoted some time to state affairs and he granted audience to a number of court officials.
 If Is officially asserted that recovery of the patient really begins from today and even the body physician who, up to the present time has been pessimistic, now is hopeful.
 Duchess Marie Valerie. daughter of his. majesty, and Princess Windisch-Graetz, his Granddaughter, telegraphed the em- peror asking whethe- they should come to Vienna Both were informed that there was no danger. The following semi official statement is issued tonight:
 "The condition of the emperor today is decidedly favorable. The tempera- ture of the patient rose slightly toward noon. but dropped during the afternoon to normal without medicinal treatment. His majesty dined with good appetite and the meal being more substantial than any other of the past few days.
 "The emperor was in good spirits all the afternoon He received Prince Mon- tennovo. the second grand chamberlain. in a long audience.
 At the evening visit at o'clock the doctors found his majesty entirely free from fever. The strength is well main- talned and the action of the heart most satisfactory. The catarrh shows no inn provement. but Is not spreading. During the afternoon the patient was troubled less frequently by his violent cough
 The general condition is markedly satisfactory and the favorable symptoms all tend to show that change for the better occurred toiav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Murder Trial Is Ended

Lynchburg, Va. October 14.-rhe trial of the five men for the murder of Ann Hall in Patrick county last March, which has been on here in the federal court for five weeks, came to an end today when s. Peachy Rakes, who was on trial. pleaded guilty and was given six years in prison. George Booth and George Martin, who had not been tried. pleaded guilty to the charge Of conspiracy to murder and they were given year eacn. Grover Beamer. the first to be tried, was given six years and Wril Rakes 10 year 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Pope Is Much Concerned.

Rome, october 1.-The latest news re- ceived at the vatican concerning the condition of Emperor Francis Joseph declares the imperial patient to be very i'll. and has caused great excitement here. Telegrams are being exchanged constantly with Vienna and the Pope re- ceives several bulletins a day. Papal Secretary of State Merry del Val spent several hours today with the pontin dis cussing the Austrian situation and the measures 1t would be advisable to take .hould the emperor king die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Oil Contractor Suicides.

Arkansas City. Kan, october H.-A. D. Davidson. ai oil contractor, well known in the southwest, was found dead in his room in Fl local hotel carly today. He had swallowed lsudanum with suicidal in- tent. and left note saying he was in financial straits and he believed his mind was failing. Davidson was si years or age and left family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Tramps Killed In Wreck.

Asheville x. C.. october H.-Three tramps. who were stealing a ride, were instantly killed in a freight wreck near rampbelo, 10 miles from SpartanbGrg, today The accident was caused by de- railment and 13 cars were piled up in the wreckage. None of the train crew was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
covernm.nt Official Resigns.

Washington. october 14-Thomas Ryan. for nearly Il years first assistant secre- tary of the interior, will retire from that office the latter part of this month. He will be succeeded by Frank Pierce of Salt Lake City. Utah. The reason given for his resignation is that his health Ilae >e- come impaired by the work of his office. The announcement of the change was made today by Secretary of the Interior Garfield. MT. Ryan was formerly minis ter to Mexico and Is from Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Fatal Trestle Collapse.

Middleton, N. r.. october Hone man was killed and three were fatally in- jured and lG others were seriously hurt today by the collapse of 400-foot tres tie used in railroad construction work near stony Ford. Sixteen work cars whlch were on the trestlc went down in the crash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
MARCONpS WIRELESS.

. North Glace Bay. N. s., October | f4.-William Marconi expects to { . open his wireless station here for { . the transmission of press dis { , patches between America and Eu- {
 , rope on Thursday next For the { present. the service will be limited { to 12 hours daily. probably be- {
 , tween a. m. and D. m. During {
 . the last few days. il is stated. {
 , messages have passed between the {
 , local station and the station at {
 ! Clifdcn. Ireland, with regularity { and accuracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Want Reinstatement.

Charleston, S. C., October 14.-All of the teegrapi1ers here have filed application for reins tatement. The president of the local union formally called the strike off today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
NO MAIL MESSAGES.

|, Montgomery, october 14.--fSpe- {
 . ciaI)-Ihe railroad commission { } made an order today prohibiting < , telegraph companies accepting { } messages for transmission in {
 } whole or in part by mall except {
 l, on express agreement with the { } senders.
 . {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Clay County Grows.

"The building of the Atlanta, Birming ham and Atlantic railroad has been n wonderful thing for the county of Clay and tho town of Lineville," said Gen. William w. Brandon this week. Line vile and Ashland are booming and are making fine towns, and the whole county Is showing wonderful prosperity"
 Gen Brandon was al both places Fri day, Lineville holding a celebration on that date to jollify over the coming in of the road mentioned He spoke at Line vile in the day time and Ashland at night. Both are asking for the high school. which will go up in that county, and both are putting up stiff fight for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Railroad Commission.

At the meeting of the railroad eommls- sion the question of inter-hne tariffs was taken up. President Henderson and As sociates Nesbtt and Harris were present. After the meeting it was announced that a number of the roads had filed the tariffs and that all of them would do so. This hearing has grown out of the reduced passenger rates put on by some of the lines, while others are selling at the old rates. Inter-line rates had not been made up because of the inability to get out the tariffs. In a short time this will be over come by all roads selling and shipping over all lines as before.
 The case of the Postal Telegraph com pany against the Birmingham Terminal company has been held over to next Mon day. when several matters yet unattended to will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Succeeds Sheriff Belser of
 Montgomery County
POPULAR NEWSPAPER MAN
lnterline Railroad Tariffs Are Taken Up By Railroad Commission. The Governor Returns
 From Tuscaloosa.

Montgomery, October 1A-(Special) J. Horace Hood. editor of the Montgomery Journal and one of the oldest and best known newspaper men in the south. has been appointed sheriff of Montgomery county, to succeed tho late Sheriff Belser, who died suddenly a few days ago The appointment becomes effective as soon as Mr. Hood makes bond, which will be by Tuesday night or Wednesday. At present there will be no change in the forces of the office.
 after the war of secession from Monroe county, and did his first work on the Mail. In 1888 he founded the Montgomery Journal, of which he has been whole or part owner since. He served the county one term in the legislature though he has given the most of his time eNclu- slvely to the newspaper service, What time he has been able to give to outside affairs has been devoted to lodges, in many of which he has held high office.
 The governor has returned from Tusca- loosa where he attended a meeting of the trustees of the State university and dis cussed the buildings going up. He will movement to have the extra session give $2O0, ,0OO additional to the Montevallo girls school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Paroles Issued.

The following paroles have been issued by the governor: Irwin Cook, Baldwin county, sent up in 1905, for manslaughter five years; Will Bowen Macon county sent up in 1905 ten years, for murder in the second degree. Doubt Is expressed of the guilt of Bowen and the members of the pardon board asked that he be re- leased. All had good showing and the governor was strongly advised to let them go. George Iverson, now q resident Of Pratt City, had his civil and political rights restored.
 Two $25,O00 corporations have been re- ported to the secretary of state-the Gulf Cotton company at Greenville and the Taylor Wheeler Grocery company. Bir- mingham. Others are the Lewey Art company of Birmingham, capital S7OO0; Kennedy Ginning company, Kennedy, g 5J10; Russelvile Ice and Coco Cola Bot ting company. RussellVile capital S15,000
 The governor has offered s100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the par ties who robbed the store of Stnson x Wilson. merchants at Goshen on the night of October ?.
 The following have been appointed no- taries public. Q. C. Ulmer Butler; l.. ]. Snow and Fleetwood Rice, Tuscaloosa, i, C. D. Martin, Jacksonville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Cause of Fish's Downfall.

Is claimed that Hartman deposed F!sh as president of the Illinois Central because he defeated last year the cleo tion of one De Forest Union Pacific man as director of the Illinois Central. and because he refused to let the Illinois Central be controlled in the interests Of the Union Pacific. II Is set forth In the petition that the object and purpose Of the Union Pacific Is to perfect and per petuate its control of the directory of the Illinois Central so as to have the Illinois Central operated tn it's irrepsrable injury and damage. as 3 mere feeder to ths Union Pacific through it's connections at Council Bluffs Iowa, and at New Or 
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