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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
TAFT BLACKLISTED
 AT NEGRO MEETING
Call Upon Brethren to Support
 Resolution
REBEL AGAINST REPUBLICAN
Have Been Blind Followers of Lincoln, Sumner and Grant Long Enough, Says Grimke-Mississipp
 Reps. Are In Trobule.

Washington. May 2s.-(speeial)-A meeting of negroes held here tonight made vigorous protest against the eandi- daey of Secretary of War Taft. The principal speaker was Arch Grimke, for mer consul general to San Domingo. Grimke said;
 The negro race is without eomprehen- sion of it's political power. By united efforts and by standing steadfastly to the principles which should govern them they can defeat any candidate the re- publican party may nominate in 1908. The negroes for forty years have been worshiping the wraiths of Lincoln, Sum ner and Grant, and blndly voting the republican ticket
 ''The time has come when they should consider their own interests and cast their ballots for a candidate who will recognize their rights as American cit izens'
 Resolutions were adopted, setting forth: That we do. not want William II. Taft for anything the success of which de- bends upon colored voters and
 That we the most loyal assets of the republican party, warn it's leaders, that if in the face of our protest they nomi- nate this man or any other man who says that the enfranchsing of our peo- pie was mistake, or who brands us as criminals and traitors, they do so at the peril of forfeiting our good will and support. and
 That we publish these resolutions and call upon our brethren throughout the Unlted States to sustain our protest. Edgar Wilson and J. NJ. Moseley, re- publicah leaders of Mississippi. were at the White House this morning with First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock and had a talk with the Presi- dent It is said that the republican ma chine in Mississippi will not have a walkover in delivering any kind of dele gation to the convention that the Presi- dent wants and the leaders, therefore, came to Washington to get encourage ment from the White House. The main source of trouble is the negro voter, who is exhibiting q tendency to act in dependently of the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
COWBOY RIDES TO
 THE WHITE HOUSE
STARTS FROM CHICAGO ON PONY ON WAGER-HE STRIKES BAD ROADS AND FINISHES ON TRAIN. GETS FEDS AUTOGRAPH.

Washington, May 2S.-Presdent Roose- welt today made the following entry on a paper brought to the White House by Floyd Pegg, the cowboy who left the Mayors office Chicago, at noon Mon day. May 6, on pony on a wager that he would get to Washington in three weeks
 'Theodore Roosevelt, the White House, II J0 d. m., May 2S.
 Pegg was allowed until o'clock last night to complete the trip, but missed 1t by just sixteen miles. He was compelled to leave his pony at Rockville because of the bad road, but reached Washington himself on time. He lost the wager From Pittsburg Pegg says the roads were very bad, which interferred seriously with speed. His best time was hfty-three miles in one day. His mount cross between an Indian pony and an Arabian stallion, bred for polo purposes weighs about 800 pounds, while the rider weighs about l50 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Governor cummins for Senate.

Des Moines, May 2S.-It was an nounced definitely today that Governor Cummins would be candidate for United States Senator, subject to the indoreement at next years primary election under the recently enacted primary law. Senator William B. Ali son is the Iowa Senator directly af- fected, and whether he also will be a candidate is not definitely known, al- though the general understanding has been that he would be.
 Governor Cummins' announcement may mean precipitation of another fight, such as was waged among the Iowa republicans last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
GEORGIA SOUVENIR
 FOR PRESIDENT
PLATE OF GOLD FROM NEAR HOME OF HIS MOTHER, BULL LocH HALL, PRESENTED ON GEORGIA DAY.

Atlanta. May 2s.-(Special) )-As a sou venir of Georgia day at the Jamestown exposition, President Roosevelt will be presented with a handsomely engraved plate of solid gold taken from mine just twenty miles from the Georgia home of the Presidents mother. the plate bear ing reproduction of Buloch hall, the Bulloch coat of arms and the Georgia coat of arms, with the following inscrip- tion: "Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States Georgia Day James, town Tereentenary Exposition, June 10. 1907. w N Mitchell, President Georgia Commission Joseph M Terrell, Governor of Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Cold Wabe Comes With
 Freezing I Temperatures

has been ranning through most of the present month Heavy frosts are reported from Michigan and other states of the lake region. The cold wave is particular ly severe iri the southwest, and is due ac- cording to the weather experts, to the heavy rains in that part of the country Foreeaster Frankenfied said tonight
 "The reason for the cold weather we have had during the past two or three months is that the high areas of pressure have moved eastward from the northern portion of the country almost continu- ously, and these have caused cold north winds. That is the only reason I can give for the cold wea ther. As to what makes these areas keep up all this season is more than | can tell.'
 Not since ss2 has the abnormal weather been approa he'd in this part of the coun- try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

Washington. May 2S.-Remarkably ur1- seasonablie weather with cold wave ex- tending throughout the country east of the Rocky mountains, the thermometers in some sections registering the lowest temperatures for the season in many years, is reported by the weather bu- reau.
 Frost warnings have been issued for the middle Atlantic states and the eastern lake region, and freezing temperature for Wyoming. Added to this flood warnings have been issued for the lower Rio Grande river valley, and supplementary warnings for the Red river valley, in southwest Arkansas. The weather bu- reau officials say there is no immediate prospect of any warmer weather any where. The present cold we've, they add,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
LOVING INDICTED
 FOR KILLING ESTES
TRAGEDY ON RYAN'S PLACE RE- SUITS FROM DRUGGlNG AND AssAULTING MISS LOVING, THE DEFENDANT CLAIMS.

Livingston, Va, May 2S.-Former Judge W. C. Loving, manager of the Thomas F. Ryan estate here, was today indicted for the murder of Theodore Estes at Oak ridge near Livingston. on April 22 fol- lowing drive during which Loving claims Estes drugged and assaulted Miss Loving Loving was arraigned today, pleading not guilty and was admitted to bail In bond of $I00J.
 The court announced that decision as to change of venue would be made to- morrow. The case is attracting interest owing to the prominence of the p1rties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
SOUTH oUARANTlNEs HAVANA.
News Causes Consternation and the
 Steamer Mobile Stopped.

Havana, May 2S.-The sudden dec laration of quarantine by all the south ern states against Havana, news of which reached here this afternoon, has caused much consternation and has resulted in hardships to hundreds of persons. The steamer Mobile, with a hundred passengers on board, was stopped while in the act of leaving this port for Mobile, and all her passengers were sent back on shore.
 There are only two cases of yellow fever in Havana, and both came from the interior of the island
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
eio Lumber Plant at Laurel, Miss.

Saginaw, Mich, May 2S.-Congress- man J. w. Fordnoy and F. w. Gilchrist and three sons, Frank, Ralph and A. w. of Alpena are the incorporators of a large lumber concern to be known as inc Gilchrist-Forney company, with a capital of s1 100000. The company has purchased 10000 acres of timber land near Laurel, Miss, estimated to contain 400 100000 feet of logs, mostly pine, with some hardwood The company has also purchased the Kingston Lum- Der company's plant at Laurel, Miss, with a capacity of 150.000 feet day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

get too hot for him in his country, is indicated by a private dispatch received here, which states that he has purchased what is known as the Hamburgehoff hotel, q magnificent residence in Ham, burg, at a cost of $2,00O,000 gold The deal is said to have been made through a man named Adolfo Stahl.
 This story has all the ear marks of truth, as Cabrera must realize that his present position is at least precarious and as Germany and Germans have always been his fast friends. it is believed na- tural that he should look to Germany for an asylum in case he is deposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

Greensboro, N. C.. May 2s.-Speaker Joe Cannon of the national House of Repre- sentatives arrived here on an early train from Washington today. He was met at the depot by n reception committee from the city and from Guilford college. Today in company with friends and relatives he visited the place of his birth. seven miles from the city and also the Guilford bat tie ground.
 This evening the speaker s a guest at the Alumni banquet al Gullford college, six miles from the city. Tomorrow he will make the commencement address at the college and tomorrow evening will be a guest al a dinner and reception in hls honor in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
GHafemalan PYesidenf
 WiU Flee t0 Germany

City of Mexico May 2s.-The state de- partment today stated that no news from Guatemala had been received.
 From unlfficlal sources it has been learned that the movement of infantry to the border state of Chiapas is steadily continuing. The daily record, an after noon paper published here, claims to have received information in private dispatch to the effect that Cabrera is prepared to flee 10 Germany. It says:
 That Cabrera is frightened and is pre- pairing to quit Guatemala in case things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Storm in Texas.

Houston, May 2S.-A windstorm which assumed the proportions almost of tornado passed between this city and Galveston today and caused great damage to fruit and truck farms The path of the storm was half mile in width. Wires were demolished and information from the affected section is meager. No loss of life was re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
VIII Attend Mrs, Mckinley
 Funeral at Canton
UNWILLING LAWTON STATUE
Will Address the Michigan Legislature at Lansing and Students-Root, Garfield, Wilson, Loeb and
 Others In the Party.

Washington, May 2S.-President Roose- welt left here tonight at 9:1O o'clock for his trip west, to be absent from Washing ton until Saturday afternoon.
 The presidential party occupied the pri- vate car Bagnet, attached to the regular train over the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road.
 Tomorrow the President is to attend Mrs McKinleys funeral at Canton. On Memorial Day, he is to speak at the un- yelling of General Lawtons statue at h. dianapolis and on Friday, he is to ad dress the Michigan legislature at the capitol building at Lansing, briefly, in the morning and in the afternoon is to speak to the students of the Agricultural col lege there. Following the exercises at the college there is to be a reception at tn railroad station of delegation from the Associated Harvard clubs, after which the President leaves for Wash ington. The Presidents original pro- glammes at Lansing contemplated only an address to the students, but upon ur- gent invitation of those interested, he consented to make the address at the cap itol
 The President was accompanied by Sec retaries Root, Garfield and Wilson, Sec retary Loeb, Herman Kohlsaat of Chiea- go, Surgeon General and Mrs. Rixey, and Assistant Secretary Latta. The members of the cabinet and MT. Kohlsaat are go- ing only as far as Canton to attend the funeral after which they will return to Washington. The remainder of the party will continue with the President through the entire trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29
Short Business Session.

After this feature the Alumni society had a short business session, before re- pairing to the banquet. Several resolu- tions were introduced and adopted by the society Among these was one to re- duce the executive committee of the society to five members; 1t heretofore having been composed of one from every congressional district; an amendment to the constitution permitting all members of the faculty of the university and of the board of trustees to become members of the Alumni society under the same conditions and terms as students; one to the effect that the first or at least one of the new buildings to be erected to be named "Comer building" In token of the valuable aid of Governor Conner in securing the magnificent appropria- tion at the last meeting of the legisla- ture by his convincing arguments in favor of it in his inaugural address and elsewhere
 It was stated by J. H. Fitts that Hill Ferguson, president of the society, had expended in his efforts for the university the amount of $52S out of his own pocket; that he wished to put this matter before the society for what action they saw fit 10 take. The matter was at once taken up, and most of the amount was imme- diately raised and MT. Ferguson reim- bursed.
 The nominating committee, Of which w. B. Oliver is chairman, then made it's re- port with the following nominations for officers for the ensuing year: President. w. H. Ferguson of Birmingham; first vice president, E. F. Ellsberry. S6: second vice president, J. w. Johnson. or: sec retary, T. w. Palmer, S1; treasurer, J. IT. F'itts, AS; register, R. T. Majors, '9s; ad- visory committee. Hill Ferguson. John Little and Sterling Wood. All of these were unanimously elected.
 MT. Ferguson. however. insisted upon the society st once accepting his resigna- tion. and though it was only after much urging. this was finally done, and the committee instructed to report later at the banquet on another nomination for president.
 The grand line was then formed in order of class precedence, and the loyal
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

~~~~~S~S~>~>~~~~~>~~~~~~7 trip through New England and read the inscriptions and tablets found scattered over the land, he would be convinced that single handed and alone it had planned and built this country and had personally conducted it ever since; that what they had to say in these respects was liberal education to anyone in patriotism. {Ie stated, However, that he had no fault to find with this section for this; that the purpose of the illustra- tion was to reflect some blame on our own shoulders in not writing our own biographies and our own history; that until this was done, the world would never come to realize how great we are and what we have done to make us so.
 ne then cited numerous examples from various encyclopedias showing the vast difference Ill prominence accorded in these to men who were born and lived in New England or there abouts, and those who were citizens of the south and west. He was especially happy in many of these illustrations and kept the audience in a splendid humor by his sallies of wit and humor.
 The faculty for history which the dis tinguished speaker posses was brought to light throughout his speech, although speaking to a learned Alabama audience, he probably showed himself better &C., quainted with the lives of prominent Alabamians than anyone in the audience. He told them that the men of Alabama who had been great men and good men, were scarcely mentioned in the various histories and encyclopedias which are continually emanating from northern and eastern presses. He said that if he had the money of a Rockefeller or Car negie, he would first establish a publish ing house in St. Louis, and that then he would determine the unabridged lati- tude of the place; that he would secure 100 bright young men and women and set them to writing the history of their own part of the country.
 The real usefulness of having correct history of the deeds and accomplish ments of people was we'll presented in the speakers address, and the need of 1t In the south was undoubtedly proved in the many facts and instances pointed out. The oration was practical and help full in every respect and teeming with wit and humor; there has rarely been an orator on this occasion which has afford ed so many who delighted and instruct ed his hearers to the degree that must be accorded the Hon. Champ Clark to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-29

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
SALEM LAUNCHED.
Cruiser Represents a New Type of
War Vessel and Speedy.

Quincy. Mass. July 27.-A new type
OF war vessel and one that is expected
10 add greatly to the efficiency OF the
navy in time OF war was launched here
Saturday from the yards OF thefore
River Shipbuilding company. The
cruiser Is the Salem. whose duty Il will
be- in war TO look for report movements
OF the enemy. The Salem Is to have
n speed OF twenty-four knots. This Is
greater than that OF any cruiser In
the navy. Several scou, boats now
building for the British navy are 10
have a slightly greater speed. but the
American scout Is expected TO maintain
her gait In any sort OF weather and
have twice the coal capacity OF the
British ships. thus giving her n MUGS
greater radius OF act
The Salem Is s2S iC aches long
has a breadth OF ~ feet inches and
draft OF 10 feet IL inches Her bat.
terry will consist Of three five-inch
rapid rapid fire guns and she has two
submerged torpedo tubes. quarters for
eighteen officers and $40 men will be
nrOVlded
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
SHAMEFUL AND FEARFUL
Maiden and Little Girl Subjected
to lndignities.
FIRST RENDERED INSANE.
After Being Beaten Black and Blue
and Dive,ted Of Her Clothing Miss
Virginia Barish. Driven to Msdness.
Tries 20 Drown Herself.

New York. July 27.-To the series
OF unpunlshed crimes against young
girls which daily. OF late. has exasper-
ated the police and put parents In the
outlying districts in an ugly mood have
been added for investigation the cases
OF Virginia Barish. seventeen years
old. and Annie Falkoweko. tot OF five
years. So notorious have become the
cases OF assault. amounting. in two re-
cent cases. TO murder. that Police Com
missioner Bingham has been driven TO
explain that his army OF policemen
are insufficient TO cope with this par
ticular species OF degeneracy. He has
warned fathers and mothers not TO al
low their little ones 10 wander aimless.
~ in the streets.
The Barlsh girl has been driven in
sane by inhuman treatment She be
came separated from party OF friends
at North Beach Wednesday, and that
night was rescued by chance from the
surf. In which she was about TO drown
herself She had been beaten black
and blue and robbed OF her clothing.
when her mental condition became ap-
parent the girl was taken TO Kings
county hospital. There. in a lucid In
teryal. she told a pitiful story OF as
sault. many Of the details Of which
were subsequently substantiated. At
tackled by a gang OF nine ruffians, she
was left In a state that. 20 her fren.
zied mind. suggested only suicide. II
Is a question whether she can recover.
Little Annie Falkoweko Of Staten
Island went TO meet her rather and fell
In with ancther man. She suffered a
bestial attack. and Is under the care OF
a physician. Joseph Nocwiak. steam
ship fireman. thirty-two years old. and
whom the caild accused. is under ar.
rest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
ANOTHER HIATUS EXISTS.
In This Instance Il Applies to the New
Medical Act.

Austin. July s7.-lt has been disclos'
ed that a hiatus exists In the new medi'
cal law passed by the Thirtieth leeisla'
ture. The new law repeals the old act.
and the governor has not yet appoint
ed a board under the new act. conse'
quently persons now desiring licenses
90 practice cannot obtain them. II Is
learned there are many applicants for
licenses and nothing can be done until
the governor acts. In other words.
Texas has no medical law az present.
The Producers oil company paid
into the state treasury 1921 and the
Moonshine company paid SANS in set
tlement OF judgments obtained against
these companies under the Kennedy
tax law. These corporations contested
section Is Of the law and the courts up
held the law. The companies decided
90 pay up and obey the law.
The American Central Life insur'
ance company OF Indianapolis and Pa
cific Mutual Life OF California filed re-
ports OF reserves fund and amounts
loaned 10 policy holders In Texas. In
accordance with the Robertson act
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
MRS. BLANCHARD DIES.
Wife of Louisia mas Chief Exec.
utive Passes Away At
CITY OF MINERAL WELLS.
While Her Husband. During His Six.
teen Years s'Congressionai Career. Was
at Warrington Departed Lady Wa
Prominent In Society.

New Orleans. July 27.-nspatches
received here from Mineral Wells.
Tex. announce the death there Satur.
day morning OF Mrs. Newton c. Blanch.
ard. wife OF the governor Of Louisiana.
Mrs. Blanchard had been In III health
for over a year and II was on this nc.
count that she and Governor blanchard
recently went 10 Mineral Wells.
Mrs. Blanchard before her marriage
was Miss Barrett OF caddo parish.
During the time her husband was a
member Of the national house Of repre-
sentatlyes and later OF the United
States senate. covering a period OF
sixteen years. she was prominent
figure In Washington social life.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
AGENT AGAIN ARRESTED.
interesting Developments Are Expect
ed TO Occur In Short Time.

Ashevllle. y. C.. July 27.--O. c. VII
son. ticket agent OF the Southern rail.
way. who was recently sentenced TO
thirty days on the chain gang for vio-
lating the new rate law and who was
released on habeas corpus proceedings
by Judge Pritchard in the United
States court. has been rearrested on
warrants sworn out before Police
Judge Reynolds. who figured as the
witness IN the habeas corpus hearing.
Wilson was selling tickets 10 Lake
Toxaway when taken into custody, and
many passengers. II Is said. was com
PEELED TO board train without tickets.
Interesting developments are expected
TO occur shCrily.
a warrant az also issued for Presi.
dent Finley a. the Southern railway
The warrant l-r President Finley was
placed In the hands OF a policeman,
who went 10 Battery Park 20 also serve
papers upon the executive head OF
the southern. In the meantime ar
rangements had been made for habeas
corpus proceedings before Judge
Prltchard 20 secure Mr. Finley's re-
lease. The policeman did not succeed
in reaching the police court with his
prisoner. Just as he was ready to
leave his hotel a deputy United States
marshall walked into the hotel and
took charge OF Mr.. Finley. The police
man stood aside and Mr.. Finley was
taken 10 the Federal courtroom, where
he was given his liberty by Judge
Pritchard.
General Counsel Thomas and other
officials OF the Southern left for Ra'
leigh 10 consult with state officials
there and endeavor TO arrive at a set
telment Of the differences existing be
tween the railroad company and the
state Attorneys who remained here
are greatly disturbed at the new turn
Of events.
Wilson's case was continued until
Monday morning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-07-28
MESSAGE 4 MISTAKE.
Son Of Denison Editor Not Killed In
Wisconsin Accident.

Denison. July 27.-B. c. Murray. the
veteran editor Of the Denison Sunday
Gazaieer. received a telegram s'l"ns
that his son. Ed Murray. h7i been
Killed by train AT railroad crossing
near Lacrosse. WIS The last time
Mr. Murray had heard from his son
the young man was In Cheyenne.
wyo. and a telegram 10 that place
brought forth the information that he
was still there aud In good health. A
letter had been found on the body OF
the dead man OF Lacrosse addressed
TO p. u. Murray. printer. Denison. Tex.
which led the authorities there 20 be
iieve that the dead man was a son OF
the Denison editor.