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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
INCREASE OF POPULATION
Nearly Eight Million More People Now
 Than Six Years Ago.

Washington, March 2s-There are now nearly eight million more people in continental United States than there were six years ago. The above esti- mate is based upon figures compiled by the census bureau in a special report issued to-day. According to it's esti- mates, the population of continental United States in 1906 was S9,941, ,51O, this being an increase over 1900 of 7.946, 935. The population of the United States, inclusive of Alaska and the insular pos- sessions, in 1906 was 93,1S2,24O The growth in population in continental United States from 1905 to 1906 was l. 367,315
 Computed on the basis of the esti- mate, the density of population of con- tinental United States in 1906 was twenty-eight persons per square mile, as compared with twenty-six in 1rOO.
 The five leading cities and their esti- mated population in 1901 are as follows: New York, 4,113,043; Chicago, 2,040, 1855; Philadelphia, 1,441,7 ,7S5; St. Louis, 649,- 320; Boston, 602,27S.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
MAIL BAGS GROUND UP.
Many Letters With Cash and Checks
 Destroyed.

Stamford, March 2S.-Two mail bags thrown off an east bound express train at this station yesterday struck a car on another track and bounding back under the wheels of the express, were ground up, For a minute or two the air was full of letters, and scores of persons ran up the track later and as sisted in gathering the letters, which were blowing about. Some checks and cash were found in the debris.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS.
Meeting of Executive Committee O
 Association in Washington.

Washington, March 2S.-The exeeu- tive committee of the Association of American Law Schools met to-day in the faculty room of the George Wash ington university, and discussed plans for standardizing legal education. The committee is composed of W. R, Vance, dean of the law department of the George Washington university, this city, chairman; Henry Wade Rogers, dean of the Yale Law school, and John H. Wigmere, dean of the Northwestern university Law school of Chicago. The most important conclusion reached to- day was that hereafter all universities, members of the association, that have nights schools of law, shall require a four years course of study before granting degree. The purpose of this Is to elevate the standard of the legal education, and already some of the state legislatures have made this lengthening of the course of study nec- essary. The executive committee will conclude its work tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
French Column Moves To-day.

Lalla Marnia, Algeria, March 2S.- The French column which is to occupy Oudja, in Morocco, is now concentrat- ed here, and will leave tomorrow. The chief of stalff Col. Reidel, has post ed sentries along the frontier to pre- vent natives getting through with the news of the intended occupation to the governor of Oud1a.. The governor of ficially will be informed of the inten- tions of the French force only when the troops are within sight of the town; he will be assured that there is no cause for alarm, and that the townspeople will not be interfered with in any way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
LAKE SUPERIOR COMPANY.
Suit to Have Trust Agreement With Great Northern Declared Invalid.

St. Paul, March 2S.-The legal de- partment of the Great Northern Rail- way company informed the Associated Press tonight that it has been served with notice of suit brought by c. H. Venner, of New York, in which he seeks to have the trust agreement be- tween the Great Northern and the Lake Superior company, Limited, the hold ing company of the Hill iron ore inter- ests, declared invalid and receiver ap- pointed to take charge of the assets of the Lake Superior company and return them to the Great Northern or dispose of them as directed by the courts. So far as could be ascertained tonight, the papers in the suit have not been filed in the district court.
 Beside the two corporations, the ac- ton is also brought against James J. Hill. Louis w. Hill Robert I. Earring ton, James N. Hill, Walter J. Hill and Edward T. Nichols, as trustees under the agreement with the Lake Superior company.
 Venner brings the suit as a stock holder in the Great Northern Railway company and as a holder of Great Northern ore certificates In addition to asking for the return of all property held by the Lake Superior company to the Great Northern Railway company, he asks that an accounting be made of all previous transactions of the holding company.
 He also asks for a perpetual injunc- tion restraining the railroad company, and the other defendants as officers thereof from hereafter owning or ac- quiring any property or other securities of the character of those now claimed to be illegally held by the Lake Superb or company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
South Boston, Va, Threatened With
 Complete Destruction.

Complete Destruction.
 Danville, Va, March 2S.-A disastrous fire broke out in South Boston, thirty two miles northeast of here, late to- day, and, spreading rapidly, destroyed tobacco factories and other buildings, threatened the destruction of the en- tire town and entailed a loss estimated variously up to $1,00O,OO0 The large plant of the H. J. Reynolds Tobacco company was among the first buildings burned. The flames spread to other tobacco factories and buildings, includ- ing the Telephone exchange, which was located at some distance from the to- bacco section, and they were burned Appeals for assistance were telegraph ed to this city and to Durham, N. C.. The fire department of this city left promptly for South Boston by railroad. Meantime the conflagration was spread ing and a message received here at 10:30 o'clock tonight said that all of the tobacco district and a large part of the business section had been wiped out, that the fire at o'clock was still burning, but that it was under control. South Boston is the junction of the Southern and Norfolk and Western railroads.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
Jnpanese Tnking Advantage.

Washington, March 2S.--In ais annu- al report to the secretary of the interi- or G. R. Carter, governor at Hawaii, calls attention to a marked falling off in the attendance of Hawaiian and American children at the public schools and a corresponding increase in the at- tendance of Japanese children, but he does not hold the latter circumstance responsible for the former.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
CENTRAL WRECK INDICTMENTS.
Motion on Behalf of Officials for In
 spection of Jury Minutes.

New York, March 29.-A motion for the inspection of the minutes of the grand jury which indicted Albert H. Smith, general superintendent, and vice president, and Ira Mccormack, superintendent of electrical equipment of the New York Central railroad, for second degree manslaughtetr in con- nection with the Brewster express wreck, was made in the general sessions court to-day by Attorney Lindley, rep resenting the two indicted officials. An indictment for manslaughter in the second degree also has been returned against the New York Central railroad as corporation in connection with the same wreck, and the motion included the road.
 Argument was set for April 15.
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FRENCH DEMANDS PRESENTED
Representative of Sultan Warned He
 Will Be Held Responsible

Tangier, Morocco, March 2S.-M Reg nault, the French minister, accompa- nied by the commander of the French cruiser Jeanne d'Arc, to-day presented Mohammed el Torres, the representa- tive of the sultan, Frances demands for reparation in the case of the mur- der of D.. Mauchamp, Mohammed el Torres was warned that he would be held fully responsible for the carrying out of the French demands, and for any anti-European movement which might result therefrom. The represen- tative of the sultan offered no objec- tion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
Agreement With Engineers.

Albany, N. Y, March 2S.-The Dela- ware & Hudson Railroad company, it was announced to-day has reached an agreement with a committee of its To- comotive engineers, unde: which the engineers will receive an increase in pay in some cases reaching ten per cent. Between 400 and 500 engineers are affected. Other employees of the road are also looking for increased pay, and the matters are expected to be ad- justed by conference.
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WILLIAM 4. PROCTOR SUICIDES.
President of Proctor 6 Gamble Shoots
 Himself.


 Cincinnati, O., March 2S.-lWilliam A. Proctor, president of the Proctor and Gamble company, and son of one of the firms founders, died this after noon from bullet wound self-inflicted a this home in Glendale, a suburb of this city. When announcement was made of his death 1t was stated that death resulted suddenly, and 1t did not develop until some hours later that he had shot himself in the head while alone in the bathroom, MT. Proctor was widely known in these circuits, and was prominent laynan In the Protestant Episcopal church, to the in- stitutions of which he was liberal giver.
 His wealth was estimated at many millions, most of which had been made by himself. He was noted for the CO., operative scheme for a division of prof its with employees, which he had de- signed for his own company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
OFFERS $e,Ooo REWARD.
Manager of Hotel Elton Anxious for
 Information of Brother-in-Iaw.

New York, March 2S.-Almon c. Judd. manager of the Hotel Elton of Waterbury, came to town tonight seeking information concerning his brother-in-law, Eben c. Webster, who on Monday disappeared from on board the Morgan line steamer Comus off the mouth of the Savannah river.
 MT. Judd sadd that he would give a reward of 5000 for definite information concerning the fate of his brother-in- law.
 Webster inherited considerable wealth, and was interested in lumber deals in Maine.
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YOUNG WoMAN'S SUICIDE.
Kills Herself on Birthday and Day She
 Was to be Married.

Canton, O., March 2S.-Miss Bertha McNally, twenty-eight years old, com mitted suicide to-day by taking carbol- lc acid. This was Miss McNally's birth day. It was also to have been her wedding day. She was to have been married to Emil Knoll, policeman on the Plttsburg force.
 Six weeks ago Knoll was taken with pneumonia and died in hospital in Pittsburg Since that time Miss Me- Nally has been Respondent.
 Members of the family tonight ad- mitted that Mir. Proctor committed sui eide. It is said that he had been suf- fering from melancholia ever since the death of ais wife, four years ago. He was born in this city seventy-three years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
Archie Out for a Drive.

Washington, March 2S-All danger of infection having passed the quarantine upon the room in the White House oc- cupied by Archie Roosevelt during his illness from diphtheria, was raised to- day. Archie has so far progressed that he was taken out for a drive this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
MANY KILLED IN WRECK
 ON SOUTHERN PACIFIC
TWENTY-S KNOWN DEAD AND OYER ONE HUNDRED
 INJURED.

Train From New Orleans to San Fran
 cisco, Running Forty Miles an Hour,
 Country--COaches Hurled in Every
 DirectiOn--Four Smashed to Pieces
 Miraculous Escape of Members of the
 Florence Roberts Theatrical COm-
 pany.
 Colton. Cal, March 28.-A disastrous wreck on the Southern Pacific occurred one and half miles east of here late this afternoon when westbound train No. from New Orleans for San Fran cisco ran into an open switch while go- ing at the rate of forty miles an hour. Ten of the fourteen coaches were de- railed. Twenty-six persons are known to have been killed, and the final list will probably total much larger. The injured number about one hundred, many of whom may die
 The wrecked coaches were hurled in every direction and four were smashed into s0linters. Most of the dead were Italians from New York and New Or leans, going to San Francisco. They occupied the smoker and day coach. The bodies of the dead were terribly  maimed.
 Eighteen bodies were brought to Col ton this evening and eight additional could be seen underneath one of the de- molished cars.
 This car could not be raised until a derrick was brought from Los Angeles, sixty miles away.
 The injured were carried to this city in vehicles of all sorts and the Colton hospital was quickly filled to it's ca pacity Many were then taken 60 the Prs Syterian church and to private res idences
 But two Americans were known to have been killed. although several of them among the injured undoubtedly will die within the next few hours.
 gGeorge L. Sharp of Muncie, Ind, was instantly killed. The baggage man of tH train, whose name has not been as certained, also was killed. Engineer Clarence E. Wormington and Fireman Victor Crebb jumped but failed to get clear, were caught in the Wreckage and terribly burned.
 Out of the eighty Pullman passengers only two sustained serious injuries. The three Pullman coaches and the diner, which were on the rear of the train, did not leave the track. The oc- cupants of these cars were practically unharmed.
 The Florence Roberts Theatrical com pany occupied one coach, which was hurled from the tracks and both ends of it crushed in by impact against the others. Two of the twenty-two mem bers of the company were injured Miss ! Roberts escaped unhurt. The escape from death of the occupants of this car was remarkable, considering the manner in which the coaches were Eplintered and torn. The men and wom- en were hurled from one end of the car to the other. All the scenery and properties were destroyed.
 There are three tracks where the ac- cident occurred. which is in the open country. The people of Colton were first to be notified of the catastrophe. Hundreds hurried to the scene and physicians and nurses were brought frob San Bernardino and Colton.
 The accident was caused by the crew of switch engine leaving a switch open. It is said the engine passed through the switch a few minutes be- fore the overland appeared.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
DOG HAD RABIES.
Examination of Brain of Canine Which
 Bit Bridgeporters.

Bridgeport, March 2S.-An examina- ton of the brain of the dog, which in running amuck yesterday bit fully a dozen persons, shows that the animal was suffering from violent attack of rabies In consequence the victims of the dogs teeth are greatly worried. Among those bitten are ex-Alderman William Thomas, a crack shot and gun expert who is widely known in the country; Pater Gabrielle, a contractor at the Singer company's plant, and John Doherty, a well known baseball player.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
Anti-Pass BIH Passed.

Lincoln, Neb., March 2S.-Both houses of the legislature to-day passed the railroad anti-pass bill by practically unanimous votes. It carries the emer- gency clause, and prohibits free trans portation to all save employees and their immediate families.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
ELECTION OF U. s. SENATOR'S.
Rhode Island Republicans Defeat Meas
 ure for Popular Vote.

Providence. R. L. March 28.-Resolu- tions requesting the Rhode Island rep resentatiyes in congress to introduce an act by which United States senators from the state of Rhode Island in the future should be elected by direct vote of the people were defeated in the sem ate by party vote. The democrats voetd for the measure and the repub- licans against 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
DIR. MARVIN OFFERS s1,o0O.
Reward in Gold for the Return of His
 Child.

Dover, Del, March 2S.-Dr. Marvin
 father of Horace Marvin, aged four years, who has been missing from his home near here for more than two weeks, to-day deposited S1,0OO in gold with the cashier of a local bank, which will be paid for the return of the boy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
KUROKI COMING.
Noted Japanese General to Attend
 Jamestown Exposition.

Tokio, March 2S.-It was announced to-day that General Kuroki will repre- sent the Japanese army at the James, town celebration in 1907.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
No ContIagration in ManIln.

Manila, March 2S.-F'ire last night de- of the w. F. Stevenson Co.,, an English firm. The loss is estimated at S10O,00O fully covered by insurance,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
RECOUNT ASSURED.
New York Assembly Passes Prentice
 Measure,

Albany, March 2S.-The state assem- bly to-day passed the Prentice bill, pro- in the McClellan-Hearst mayoralty election in New York city in 1905.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-29
FATORS COMPROMISE.
Minnestota Senate's Attitude on Two
 Cent Fare Bill.

St. Paul. Ninn., March 28.-The state senate to-day voted AS to 12 for adopt ing the resolutions now before both houses of the Minnesota legislature, looking toward compromise with the railroads of Minnesota on the two- cent passenger fare bill. The compro- mise will be a 1-2 cent maximum rate with two cent rate for 800 and 1000 mile family tickets.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Brlqhton Beach Results

New York, July 2O-On A mnddv traok Ear West, the : to favorite, won the lslip handicap at Brighton Beach today. Cabochon, long shot. cut out the pace to the stretch, where the favorite went to the front, but Cairngorm closed strons and forced him to a drive to win bv n neck. chapultepec, backed from to 1 to to 5, won the Neptune stakes by six lengths. Four favorites won. Summary.
 First race. selling, five and one-half fur longs-Long Ball. 1O6; Dugan, 6 to D. won; Obert. 102 (Garner), ot 1, second; Lord Cavanaugh (Powers), 20 to 1. third. Time. 1:0S.
 Second race. the Curragh stakes. steeplechase. about two miles-Kerna, 14e (Stone), to 1. won; Sheriff Williams. 135 (Archibald), to T. second: Jimmy Lane. 14S (Turnbach). to l. third. Time, 4:0s 2-5.
 Third race, the Islip handicap, mile and a. furlong-Far West 1OS (Notter). to {. won; Cairngorm, 112 CKnapp), 6 to 1, second; Martin Doyle, 110 (Garner), [ to ?, third. Time, 1858.
 Fourth race, tn eNeptune stakes. six furlongs-Chapultepec 122 CDugan), 8 to 5, won; Smoker, 122 (Radtke), to 2, second; Sir Clege, 1O7 (Troxler), to 1, third. Time, 1:143-
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Red River, 1O8 (Miller). il to 20, won; Coincidence. 9s Ougan), to 1, second Ben Ban, 9S BrusselD to l. third. Time, 1:14
 Sixth race, selling. mile and a six teenth-Lally. 104 tEnglander). 30 to l. won; von Tromp. 107 Dugan). to 1, sec ond: Orphan Lad. 101 c. Lee), to 1, third. Time, l: :48 1-5.
 Brighton Beach Entries for Monday
 First race, six furlongs-Robin Hood IF, Big Ben. Bad News. 112; Blandin Battle Axe, Lady Anne. 110; Sister Fran. ces, 10S; Gambrinus. Grenadier, 107; Gin. chona, Rialto. Sufficient, 105: Botanist 103; Jacobte. 102: Handzarra. Momentum Work and Play; Golden West. 100: Prin cess Nettie. 9S; Miss Strome, .9S. Second race. Steeplechase handicap about two and half miles-Good anC Plenty. 1s3, Grandpa, 157; Commodor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York, July 20.-After a terrific rain storm which deluged the Polo grounds New York and Chicago fought out a hard battle. The outfeld was quagmire, but New York won an er- rorless game, shutting out the league leaders. R.HiE. Chicago .. .. .. .. ..OOO 900 OOO-o 0 New York g.. . .. .. :. .0OO 900 0O1-1 0
 Batteries: Lundgren and Kling; Mat thewson and Bowerman. Time 1:40. Um- pires. ODay and Rigler.
 Boston, July 20.-Superior base-runnng and punched hitting enabled Pittsburg to win from Boston today R.H.E. Pittsburg .. .. .. .. O.. ..Oo1 0o2 OOo-3 0 Boston .. .. .. e. ..O00 GOO 001--1 10 1
 Batteries: Phillips and Gibson; Linda man and Brown and Needham. Time, 1:49. Empires, Johnstone and Carpenter.
 Brooklyn, July 20.-Stricklett won his own game for Brooklyn by making three-base hit in the seventh scoring on Alperman's bounder past Ewing. R.H E. Cincinnati y.. .OO0 100 OO0-1 10 o Brooklyn ..01o 900 100-2 ?
 Batteries Ewing and Schlei; Stricklett anl Bergen, Time, 153. Umpire Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21

Shortstop Nichols, with Memphis last season, lost a game for "Rube' Waddell yesterday. Second Baseman Nichols, by hitting for two sacks when Nashville had the bases full won a game for the Dobbers yesterday There is nothing In a name after all.
 That hat eating affair stares us In the face again. Sometimes we hope that that feast will pass us by, and again, our friends tremble for us.
 The proposition is an even bet, how ever. Still, some people would rather eat hats than risk their coin.
 Nothing has come from the league meeting What did they do In Memphis yesterday? Charlie Frank. after telling friends farewell. remained In Birming- ham. which did not surprise. Frank said nothing yesterday to indicate an existing regret that he was out of Memphis.
 It Is believed, stronger than eyer, that something Is going to drop before the directors scatter again.
 All of which reminds that this Is the day we rest There Is still something for which to be thankful. Sport and Shreveport tomorrow.
 HUGH w ROBERTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21

There has been a howl raised In Nash vile against Umpire Eldridge, formerly sporting editor of the Arkansas Gazette. Grantland Rice has led the attack.
 It is exceedingly hard for any umpire to make good, and when one succeeds, he climbs as a prize fighter. '"rhe um- pire robbed us,' is the most natural cry in the world, even as it is the most puerile.
 Now. day before yesterday. Managers Dobbs and Fisher wired Kavanaugh to send another man to Nashville to sup plant Eldridge.
 Eldrldge umpred yesterday, and be- cause he did, we wish to extend to the president heartiest congratulations.
 In speaking of umpires, it dawns upon one that there are several new ones in Dixie Eldridge, Davis and Flynn.
 Atlanta has raised no howl against Davis, and Birmingham, so far, is sats- fled with Flynn. He impressed the spec tators yesterday with the fact that he is not afraid of the players, and has, at the same time, the greatest respect for them.
 These are the earmarks of the true umpire. We hope that we are not mis- taken in Flynn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-21
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Columbia, s. C., July 2O.-Columbia defeated Charleston easily today. R. H E. Columbia .. .. .. :. ..010 061 05"-13 13 1 Charleston .. Q. .. lilo GOO O01-3 9 0
 Batteries: Buckley and Smith; Foster, Raymond, Johnson, Matthews and Reis- finger.
 Macon, Ga. July 20.-Macon took the third straight game from Jacksonville today on account of the inability of the latter to hit Helm. while savdge was h. freely. R.H D. Jacksonville .. .. .. ... 900 GOO 00O-O 4 ? Macon . . . .. 200 001 O0*-3 9 o
 Batteries: savidge and Roth; Helm and Robinson.
 Augusta July 2o-Augusta won both games of a doubleheader from Savan- nah today. LII D. Augusta =. .. .. .. .O01 GOO 001-2 , 1 Savannah .. .. 100 900 O0O-1 6
 Batteries: Nelson, Schpp and Carson; Denver and Kahlkoff.
 Second game R.H. F. A1Custa :. .. .. .. ...O10 OO1 0-2 O Savannah .. ..OOO OOO 0-O
 Batteries: Nelson and Karber; Keiber ana Kahlkoff