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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

Helena Power Transmission company, owners of the dam, and the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron company of Milwaukee, the latter company, it is said, will be liable for all damage resulting from the food,
 After making a careful examination of the dam site today when the water re- ceded, A. H. Gerry, Jr., general man. ager, is of the opinion that the wrecked structure can be rebuilt at a cost of prob- ably less than $250,0O0.
 The dam will be rebuilt at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

committee, but as yet they have not an- swered. We think that all of these dis putes should be settled by the primary election.
 "ln this way the matter should be set tied amicably, and the men that the peo- pie want would be chosen instead of the men chosen by committee composed of a few biased men. MT. Oliver and myself are certainly willing to abide by the de- cision of the republican voters of the state, and if the other fatcions are not it will show that they are afraid of the outcome. Certainly MT. Oliver and my self are not" w. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
SUICIDE OF PHYSICIAN.
Dependency Leads To Desperate Act
 In New York.

New York, April 15.-Dr. Alex B. Me Dowell, physician of West One Hun dred and Twenty-ninth street, cut his throat with razor and died soon after ward, today. Just before his death he urged his housekeeper to summon medi- cal aid. He was a widower and had son of , years.
 Dr. Mcdowell was A years old and a son of Major Mcdowell, who served with the Confederate army during the civil war. He is said to have had considerable property at Galveston, Tex. pr. Me Dowell is said to have been dispondent of late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
TRAGIC ILLUMINATION OF
 AN APRIL FOOL PRANK

Dr. Swinney called on his daughter this afternoon. Shortly after she entered the reception room four sohts were heard and Miss Swinney ran from the room with blood streaming from her head.
 Swinney was found on the floor with a revolver under him. The room showed signs of a struggle, chairs being over turned and broken. 1t is said Swinney has been in poor health for some time, and recently, it is alleged, his mind has been unbalanced.
 Miss Swinney is in serious conditlon' and there is no hope of her recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

Asheville, N C.. April 15.-Dr. c. O.. Swinney, who recently came here from Ne.5 York today shot and fatally wounded his 16-year-old daughter Nellie, and then killed himself in the re- ception room of a girls boarding school in this city late today
 It is said Dr. Swinney became enraged heeause his daughter took part in an April fool prank when she together with number of other students aosented herself from school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
BREAKING OF DAM CAUSES
 LOSS OF OVER A MILLION

Helena, Mont, April 15.-With several houses destroyed in the little town Of Craig 46 miles north of Helena, hundreds of head of cattle and live 'stocK drowned and the Great Northern railroad tracks washed away for miles, the loss from the flood caused by the breaking of the great 70-foot dam at Hauser Lake yes- terday, it is conservatlvely estimated to- day, will be approximately $1 100000, which includes the damages to the dam.
 In view of the contract between the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Redmond Speaks For Ireland.

Dublin. April 15.-SpealIing at a meet ing this afternoon of the United Irish league. John E. Redmond, the Irish par liamentary leader, said the changes Tn the ministry resulting from the assump- ton of the premiership of MT. Asquith has involved an alteration of the attitude of Ireland toward the liberal party, and he did not think that Irish voters could sup port Winston Churchill in the approach ing bye-elections at Manchester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Homesteads To Be Larger.

Washington, April 15.-Provision for an enlarged homestead in semi-arid states was made by the passage of the Shoot bill in the Senate today. Amendments were adopted by which the bill applies only to Colorado, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon. Utah, Washington, Wyo- ming, Arizona and New Mexico. It au- thorizes the taking of homesteads of 320 acres of arid non-mineral, non-irrigatable lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

Montgomery, April 15.-(Special)-A spe- cial to the Advertiser from Pensacola' Fla, says:
 The Florida railroad commission was to have convened in session here today for the purpose of examining the books or the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. in so far as they related to the divisions in this state, but there was no meeting because the company refused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
RAILROAD COMPANY WILL
 NOT OPEN ITS BOOKS

to present it's books for examination by the commission.
 Three weeks ago notice was served on the company to have it's book relating to passenger and freight business in West Florida in the companys office today, but according to advices from Tallahas- see the company has replied that it does not propose to do so, and notified the com mission in order that it might save a trip to Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
cemetery's Name Changed.

Washington, April 15-Secretary Taft today ordered that the national cemetery at Greenvile lenn., be designated and hereafter known as ."The Andrew John son National Cemetery" in honor of the former President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Senator MiIton's Committees.

Washington, April 1o.-Senator Milton of Florida was today assigned to the following committees: District of Colum- bia, fisheries, Pacific islands and Porto Rico, patents printing, public health and national quarantine and revision Of the laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
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M,CREARY IMPROVING.

Washington, April 15.-(Spe-
 cial.)-The condition of Thomas McCreary continues to improve,
 was the announcement made at
 the George Washington Univer-
 sity hospital tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Storm Is Destructive.

Union, S. C., April 15.-A destructive storm passed eight miles north of here this afternoon demolishing several resi- dences. w. J. Hames,. farmer, was seriously injured. and J. C. Spears and MT. flames wife were slightly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
WELCOME
 GIVEN TO WARSHlPS
American Marines and Blue Jackets Form Brilliant Parade In Streets of San Diego and the Whole Population Turns Out In Holiday Greeting to Members of the Navy.
 Ball Is Rendered to Admirals and Officers

speech supplemented his words of well come spoken yesterday on the quarter deck of the flagship Connecticut and Rear Admiral Charles N. Thomas made formal response in behalf of the ret. In the course of his address he $. his feel ing reference to Rear A.&E Evans
 "In the midst of thes q ming cere- monies there is one si .S ,ource of re- gret to us of the Z Es i'd I am sure that l may add. ts eSe, thin the reach of my voice, an9 sS is the enforced mander-in-chief DS CT with the reason therefor A}E
 'tWherever get appears without it's chief it is much like presenting the play of Hah..et, without the char acter of Hamlet"
 In closing he said:
 san Diego is our first home port after leaving Hampton Roads on December l6 last and your royal welcome has in- deed touched our hearts deeply; yes, very deeply, and we return to you our most grateful thanks and appreciation"
 Admiral Thomas then accepted in Ad- mira1 Evans behalf a golden key of the freedom of the city. The token will be forwarded by Admiral Thomas to Ad- miral Evans at Paso Robles, Hot Springs. There will go with it a gold-mounted and jeweled naval sword, presented today to Admiral Evans, through Admiral Thomas, by the patriotic fraternities of the city including the Grand Army of the Re- public, the Confederate and Spanish war veterans. To Admirals Thomas, Sperry and Emery gold medals, commemorative of their visit were presented and there also was a medal for !apt. R. K. h. gersoll who served as chief of stan to Admiral Evans from Hampton Hoaos to Magdalena Bay.
 Tonight a ball was rendered to the ad- mirals and other officers of the fleet at the Hotel Del Coronado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
How They Voted.

Washington, April 15.-(Special)-In ths .labama delegation Representatives Hob son, Craig, Hetiin, Richardson and Taylo
 voted for the increase to four battleships Underwood, Clayton and Burnett voted against the increase Wiley was absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
PRESIDENT HAS MORE SETBACKS Naval Blow Is Followed By
 Action of Judge ANOTHER CASE OF BuTT-IN Roosevelt Orders Jail Sentence To Be Vioators of Pure Food Law, But
 Judge Flaty Refuses To
 Give It.
ANOTHER CASE OF BUTT-IN

Washington, April 15,--(special.)- )-Pro- nounced turn-downs by both the legisla- tive and judicial branches of the gov ernment were administered to President Roosevelt today. Within 24 hours after his massage urging four battleships for the American navy, the House, in com mittee of the whole, carried out the recommendation of it's committee and al- lowed but two of the sea fighters, while Judge I. c. Kimball in the United States branch Of the district police court went on record against the wishes of the Pres ident in tile case of Robert N Harper whom the President had requested jailed Altogether it was as bad day as the executive branch has experienced in a long while.
 The vote of the House against four bat tleships and in favor of the committees recommendation for two was only to have been expected Even if the House had succumbed to, the eloquence of Capt. Rich mond P. Hobson and increased the navy as the President and the Alabama menl- Der wanted it. the Senate would have stood firm for no more than two of the monster fighters. Senator Hale of Maine, the chairman of the Senate naval com mittee, in discussing the matter today be- fore the House vote was taken, made It plain that he would not agree to an in- crease to four battleships. "rhe naval committed said he will make provision for only two battleships. That number is sufficient and there is a possibility that only one may be provided. There is d strong sentiment for only one battleship, though l believe appropriations will be made for two."
 Judge Iximball declined to follow the recommendation of the President and give Robert N. Harper of this city jail sen tence for violating fne food law. =hEeh ssfteresa has s.tsei tt sT tnd Case, owing to the fact that after the case was argued and Harper convicted the Presi- dent sent for District Attorney Baker and requested him that Harper be given jail sentence The action of the Presl- dent caused comment all over the coun- try, as it was considered unusual for the executive to interfere in case pending in the courts. In passing upon the case and ignoring the request of the Pres- dent to the district attorney. Judge Kim ball simply said that 'it being the first case of the kind, I do not think 1 should impose q jail sentence"
 The judge fined Harper S0O. The ac- ton of the judge meets with general com mendation, especially after the President s unseemly interference in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Guns For

Washington, A4ff
 resentative Underwood of Alabama tooay introduced bill donating to the Boys Industrial school, near Birmingham, such guns as they may require for drill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
COURSE OF STUDY F0R COUNTY
 HIGH SCHOOL IS TAKEN UP

Montgomery, April 15.-(Special)-At a meeting of college presidents here tonight the question of a course of study for the county high schools was taken up, though no definite action was taken. An organ ization will be formed at session to be held tomorrow to further promote better plans for articulating the various schools with the colleges. President John w. Abercrombie of the University pre- sided tonight.
 it is in these that the strength of our nation exists and not in our standing arrny of our permanent naval establish ment."
 Continuing, Mir Tawney declared that .the strength of our policies and ability of our government to enforce them will al ways be measured by ourselves and by foreign nations, not by the size of our army or nanny, but by the resources, the patriotism and the loyalty of the people who at all times are known to be ready and willing to sacrifice their property and even their lives in the defense of the gov ernment and it's benefcent institutions.
 The people, therfeore, he argued, should not be encouraged ito surrender that self reliance, that consciousness of superior individual strength as a nation by trying to teach them to rely upon a standing army and navy in time of peace, large enough to be capable of successfully com peting with the armies and the navies of the world or any one of them in time of war"
 Question of War.
 Discussion the question of war, MT. Tawney said if there was any reason 10 apprehend war with any foreign power
 flo Ina itafn ma nyl upon which that apprehension was based had been carefully withheld from the leg islative department of the government. He asserted that the geographic 1sola- ton of the United States was an asset far more valuable as a means of na- tional defense than all the navies we could build if we did not possess this advan- tage."
 MT. Tawney charged that the United States in the past had pursued bung- ling naval policy, and he pointed out that the journey of the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific was made possible only through the aid of 2S vessels flying for eign flag "A more disgusting spectacle was never witnessed" he said, and he condemned the naval policy which had overlooked auxiliary vessels to supply fleet with means absolutely essential to its existence. "It may be- he said in conclusion, that this mistake is due to the fact that a collier, which is as es sential to the efficiency of the navy as a battleship, is not so attractive does not involve the expenditure of so much money and does not afford the opportunity for the same pyrotechnic display upon the ocean or at the summer resorts along the coast and for that reason we have made the mistake of building navy that today, in order to make It's voyage from one ocean to another, was obliged to rely upon the vessels belonging to other na- tions.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
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York; Lewis NiN ,,t TAW' ALA. Froeh. l,rf okyn. Ats and bells in each Aternatess Geor an water, Long distance any: Fsapcis Key t-e. Hot and Cold WatsR 'ames E Schwarzenl jam F. Rafferty, SyrIoo Fer Day.
 A resolution that thdB WHEELER, Prons go to tho national c. yer be instructed to a. was adopted.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05

made one of the greatest sacrifices
ever made by mortal man, for had he
"ganged along with the gang" IL
limitable fame would have been his
reward. He would have been petted,
bribed and sought after by both par
ties and could have filed any office or
commanded any position he desired,
but the prospect of illgotten fame
could not swerve him from the path
of duty, Notwithstanding the dreary,
toilsome, rugged way he knew he was
destined to plod in order to prove
loyal to himself, his countrymen and
his God. 7 consider him the greatest
of all reformers. Think what will
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05
USEFUL HINTS.

Dust accumulates very rapidly on
the foliage of house plants. In the
care Of thick-leaved palms, the leaf
surfaces should be freed from dust
by frequent washing in tepid water.
Dust chokes up the pores and suffo-
Gates the plant, consequently this
matter is important and should be
frequently attended to if one expects
healthy plants.
Cut worms may be detected when
the plant withers or topples over, cut
or partly cut in two just below the
surface. The worms are easily found
about half an inch under the soil.
Put a circle Of fine coal ashes, slight
ly dug under the soil, all around the
plant.
All acids are injurious to the teeth.
Medicines containing acids should be
taken through a glass tube and the
mouth rinsed with little borax and
water.
To place a pillow properly on the
bed, take the pillow by two corners,
the long way and shake the feathers
down well. Then, still retaining hold
of the ends, lay the pillow on the bed,
the edge coming to where the pillow
would lie, then turn it right back in
place. This leaves all the extra full
ness in the slip beneath the pillow
and out of sight, while the pillow it.
self presents smooth, unbroken sur
face.-Woman Work.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05
Conducted by Grace Kirkland

of affairs to exist always. He per-
mits injustice, oppression and tyran-
ny to triumph for a time, but when
his intolerable limit is reached, he
puts forth his mighty hand and quells
them and he invariably uses human
fundamentally to accomplish his wise
and glorious purposes. 1 firmly be-
lieve his omnipotent hand is guiding
Honorable Thos. E. Watson in his
grand political reformation. Eighteen
years ago when he left Congress and
affiliated with the Populist party, he
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05

power, what resolution, what deter
mination, what strength of character,
it required to remain steadfast amid
the bitter denunciatiens, harsh ridi-
Guile and the deep humiliations he en-
dured, but step by step he is climb
ing the ladder Of success and I be-
lieve ere long he will reach its top
most round.
I wish to make a proposition to ev-
cry reader of Of The Jeffersonian that
we enter our closets several times
each day and on Bonded knees i'm
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05

plore the great God Of heaven to
grant that Honorable Thos. E. Wat
son may be elected President, let us
not forget that fervent, effectual
prayer avails much.
The Populists' political rally at
Bailey last Saturday is encouraging.
Col. borough was greeted by a goodly
number and his speech enjoyed i'm
mensely. We sincerely hope Mr..
Watson will one day honor Appling
county with a political address, for
he has a host of loyal, enthusiastic
supporters within it's limits.
Miss Sara Abbott.
Rockingham, Ga, R, F. D. l.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05
Under The Vine and Fig Tree

Waynesboro, Ca, Oct. 10, 1908.
Dear Editress:
[ cannot keep silent any longer,
though women have no right to vote,
| believe some are better qualified to
do so than some men. For many Of
the men will not think or investigate
questions Of "political economy" for
themselves, but follow blindly some
political trickster, banker or lawyer;
whichever way the Democratic Bank
er D., or Lawyer N, says vote,
that is the way. Principle, or south
ern manhood, has not to be consid-
cred. To my view, how southern
man with any pride can vote for Bry-
an is beyond comprehension. Their
pusillanimity both excite my pity and
disgust. If they only inform them
selves and not be led by those who
are actuated by the most intense self
ishness, how much better it would be
for them in few years!
IL IL was not Tor the benefit OF
future generations, | would be tempt
ed to say, Let them go on in ignor-
ance, for misrepresentation are oft
en- believed instead of truth.
[ have always been an ardent adj
mlrer of Hon. Thomas E. Watson. and
IN future years his glorious, unselfsh
motives will be appreciated by all, as
they are now by many. And then
"honor will be given where honor is
DUE" while those who now heap vi
tuperation upon him will be covered
in oblivion.
But [ pray he may yet be presi-
dent Of this fair land of ours, where
he will have power to put in execu-
ton, "Equal rights to all, and spe-
cial privileges to none"
Yours sincerely,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05
Editor Jeffersonian and Dear Read

Editor Jeffersonian and Dear Read
ers:
Words are inadequate to express
the pride and pleasure feel in the
thought that in dear old Georgia is
printed political paper which >ad-
vocates politics in its purest form and
has so highly elevated the standard
that our most intelligent and refined
women deem it a privilege to be per-
mitted to express their political SEN
timents to the world through it's col
umns.
The old parties have so. degraded
and corrupted the political standard
that our best men and women asso-
ciate the term politics with pollution.
A friend Of mine who was strongly
urged to enter the race for ordinary
of this county at the beginning of the
last political campaign, consulted one
of our prominent physicians as to his
prospect of success. After regarding
him intently for moment, the physi-
clan replied, "My friend, l will be
frank with you. I fear you will not
succeed. You are an honorable, up
right citizen, and it takes a grand
rascal to win the race, as a general
rule" Alas, how terrible! But God
will not allow such a dreadful state
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-11-05
The Lighthouse and the Ship.

They who buded have had slight understanding of fitness
to much strength where it could do
little good place light clear lofywhere few vessels
passed YET after stood the lighthouse that do
coast night after lit the
stars Around its base chung eran beat of the tides made
monotonou sound but always the efce odd
nende and Fearesfor nothing high enough to
between and the sunlight the
wind and which strove waited watched and
dreamed of the ship that to come.
And at length wdnessa night of the
hurricanes c and of of bows when
the wndrven fought frantic creature against the or
OF the empwhen the lightning welded the huge clouds to-
gether asy sheets and then them asunder for
and suddenly the lighthouse its hued conscious
for caught the trough of the little craft driven
and the jutting
NOW the lighthouse knew purpose bazd
efugence which reamed darkness until the tiny boat
ncced with radancecaught pointed away from the deadly
rocks!
Ony few hours little will be overl' sig
nailed the light Ony little while the quiet will be
the lightning and the of the marks of
another storm thou hast outrdden this the last and worst
thou shalt perish have for thee ship of long
coming, little ship of my ultimate dreams?'
Severe the elements finally the little boat lay
the breast of the which tendy for it
hou art through with thou shalt hde al
light and shall be Of at the
for thou wilt be there. have thou mine
Nay,' sobbd the little ship''bu grievouy wounded
from all the of the past strength enough
live thy glory light of uttermost hearts desire! Yefor
that have last such know truth that God
hath placed such strength thine the weak warer from
stranger will wander There at least the
left to break myself upon the rocks at thy feet!''
Thuswith the harbo almost reached the
shattered hphe ship of long ship of beautiful hope
less dream-went down! Clara Jordan.