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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
BOY BADLY CLAIMED
 BY ANGRY LEOPARD

Baltimore, April 30.-Durng the per- formance at the Zoo tonight two leopards jumped the barrier, landing among the audience. A boy, Louis Long, was badly clawed about the face and neck and d panic that would almost certainly have meant the loss of many lives was averted by the prompt action of Police Sergeant Barranger in closing the exit door and allowing only one or two of the terrified people to descend the stairs at time. There were several hundred persons in the audience when seven leopards were sent into the arena which is surrounded by high steel bars, to go through their performance. One of the leopards is said to have been irritated by Long, who was close to the cage. This leopard scrambled over the top of the cage and clawed Long savagely A second leopard got loose and dashed down the stairway to the office and Sergeant Barranger slammed the door. The police locked the doors and held in the terror stricken crowd until the danger of a panic was past. The leopards were cornered by trainers and returned to their cages.
 Long was carried to a hospital where late tonight the physicians were unable to predict the final effect of his wounds, but said his condition is precarious. It was expected that to close all the wounds would require about 50 stitches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
JOHNSON FIRES
 SOME HOT SHOT MinnesOta's Governor Stands Up
 for Democracy THE PARTY HAS PRINCIPLES Johnson Says Worker Finds Conditions Growing Rapidly Harder-says He Will Support the Nomi-
 nee of the Party.
THE PARTY HAS PRINCIPLES

Ann Arbor, Mich, April Ex-Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota was the guest of 100 demograts and democratic students of the University of Michigan at an informal dinner tonight. Prof. Tn omas A. Bogle of the law depart ment of the University of Michigan presided.
 "I am a democrat, and I know there is nothing wrong with democratic principles" said Governor Johnson in his address. "The democratic party is the only party that has any principle. because it believes in a government for the people, by the people. Even the newspapers must pay tribute to few for their print paper, but they have be- come interested and have petitioned Congress in the name of humanity for relief. But Speaker Cannon and his satellites are indifferent.
 "The man who works finds conditions growing harder and the man who works the worker gets it easier. want to see a democratic platform at Denver that will attract the man who reads and does not climb aboard be- cause he admires the gilt on the band wagon. Then if We lose in the election, we will have the satisfaction of know ing it was right any way. Expediency never got any party anything.
 "If the democrats present the right platform, l promise that be the candi- date the peerless leader or a man from the east, west, north or south, he will have my support. and l will do ali I can to elect him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
ALL RELIEF WORK TO
 BE CONCENTRATED
United States Army Officer Arrives At Haesburg and After Conference With Relief Committee and Surgeons Takes Up Plans For Giving Immediate and Necessary Aid to All
 Storm Sufferers In the District

Hattiesburg, Miss April 90.-Maj. c. A. Devol, of the general staff of the United States army, arrived here today from Washington and held two hours confer ence with the relief committee and the naval surgeons who have been on the ground during the past 24 hours. As a result it was determined to concentrate all relief work in this territory at Hatties- burg. Major Devol has communicated with the war department asking for ra- tions and tents for 1000 persons and for Red Cross nurses and medical supplies At the conference today many special re- ports on the cyclone were presented to Major Devol. The report of Dr. Harry N. R. Hermesch, who made a trip through the country from Purvis to Bax- tervile, showed conditions in the Bax- terville section to be in worse state than originally reported The local re- lief committee, through Governor Noel and the representatives of the govern ment, probably will ask special appro- priation from Congress of $50,000. There are hundreds of people who will have to be taken care of for SO days at least and perhaps longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
NO HELP EXPECTED
 FOR COTTON FARMER
Congressman Bureson of Texas Writes to Harve Jordan Say ing That the Report On Cotton Exchanges Is Being Held Up and That He Does Not Expect the President to Do
 Anything to Aid in suppressing Cotton Gambling

Washington, April 3O-Representative Bureson of Texas has sent the following letter to Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton association, in answer to a letter asking the introduction of a joint resolution for the appointment of com mission to investigate cotton exchange methods during the summer recess of Congress and to recommend remedial legislation:
 ''I do not believe that the President has any idea of making recommendations along the line upon which I think legisla- tion should be had The report from the bureau of corporations on the resolution written and introduced by me, deciding al investigation of the cotton exchanges with a view of ascertaining what effect their operations have on marketing of cotton which are occasioned by the character of these contracts and deliveries made there on, has not been sent to the House. understand that it is in the hands of the President and that he is holding it for some purpose. On Saturday l had adopt ed a resolution introduced by me directing that said report be sent to the Congress at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
BAD WEATHER IMPEDES
 WORK AT ALBERTVI

Gadsden, April O.-(Special )-As report ed this morning the relief committee at Albertvile has received to date $7500 in cash and $25OO in merchandise The change in the weather is causing more suffering among those that have lost their homes and are living as best they can while waiting for new quarters to be provided. A cold rain has made it practically mpos- sible to keep the men at work outdoors, and the building operations are therefore making slow progress All but three of the injured are making good progress. The three exceptions are Virgil Hunter, an old man; Miss Salie Russell, a young lady, and Miss Murrell Russell, aged F. These will all die.
 So far none of the money has been paid out excepting for the use of the hospital Supplies have been distributed as received. It has been thought best to make no gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
TRAIN ROBBERS
 SECURE THE CASH

Pittsburg, April 3O.-Two train robbers who evidently boarded the New York and St. Louis express on the Panhandle rail- road of the Pennsylvania system at the Union station when the train left at 9:25 o'clock tonight, ten minutes later overpowered the messenger and got away with four bags of currency, containing an amount of money as yet unknown The robbery was committed near Walkers station, Il miles west of the city. The train, which is not scheduled to stop between here and Steubenville, O., was brought to a sudden halt by an emergency signal from the bell cord and when Conductor William Lafferty went fordward to learn the trouble, he found Express Messenger N. Roshen bound and gagged in the express car and fright ened that he could not give a report of what had happened. Except that both men were white. the messenger was un- able to give any Identification that would aid in the search for the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
DIABOLICAL PLOT
 TO DESTROY HOUSE

Cincinnati, April BOA diabolical at tempt was made shortly before midnight to destroy the palatal quarters of the fashionable Phenix club at Race and Ninth streets by placing in the main en- trance an internal machine so constructed that it would explode at the time the door was opened The plot was carried out to the extent that the bomb was fired, but beyond the permanent maiming of one man no great damage was done.
 Frank J. Buigle, a barkeeper, was un- fortunate enough to open the door. and as result the greater portion of his left hand was blown off and the report which followed entirely destroyed his hearing.
 When the explosion occurred word was immediately sent to the police and a squad of men were sent to the scene.
 The officers instituted an investigation as thoroughly as possible with the mea3rs information given them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

eral distribution of the money until thor ough estimates could be made of the va rious damage suffered by each one, and how well each one was able to bear tine loss himself Also in the work of provid- ing shelter for the homeless it is proo- able that the committee can purchase lumber in wholesale lots and distribute 1t among the sufferers to much better ad- vantage than each could buy for himself.
 The civil authorities have again as- sumed charge of the towns affairs, and the soldier boys have gone back to civil life, and will do their share in the work of rehabilitation. It is now found that the supply of nurses is entirely inadequate to the demands made on them, and more are badly needed. Those on duty have been sadly overworked, and are no longer able to render the best of service. The agricultural school is still being used as a hospital, and the commencement exer- eises soon to have taken place have been abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
GOLD RAINS AND
 SNOW IN THE EAST

New York. April 30.-Two storms, one from the southwest, which has been ad- vancing rapidly from the Pacific coast, and another which has moved more slow ly from the northwest reached New York in dead heat tonight. The storm from the south brought rain, while the counter disturbance spread snow over the west ern part of New York state, but blew itself dry before reaching this city.
 Here counter winds of 40-odd miles ve- locity played havoc in exposed places, among other things tearing down dozen trees in Central park. A square-riggcd sailing vessel was driven ashore off Fire Island, and in the East river three masted schooner all but ran down Belle vue hospital. A tug got a line on the schooner the latter's long projecting boom was about to pierce the breakwater and ram a hole through the isolation ward. The physicians in the ward weIe thrown into a panic. The wind blew in the glass front of vestibule of a trolley car in Brooklyn. The motorman was badly cut, and for time his car ran wild It was stopped by the conductor and no one was injured. Two hundred bath houses at C0ney lSland were DloWH down, seas covered Seaside park with foot of water and the Brighton Beach race track was converted into lake. To- ward midnight the weather cleared. though the wind still blew strong. Dur ing the height of the storm tonight an elevated train was derailed in Brooklyn, resulting in a tieup on the Brooklyn bridge and a crush at both terminals.
 Upstate records were broken for late snowstorms. Rochester and Jamestown reported falls of four inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
SULLIVAN KNOCKED
 OUT BY ATTELL

San Francisco, April 30.-Hopelessly out elassed Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan of St. Louis, made a sorry showing tonight against the American featherweight champion, Abe Attell
 In the fourth round after about a min Ute of fighting, Attell having drawn Sul- livan into close quarters, promptly de- livered a short arm right on the chin which sent Sullivan to the mat In a dazed condition, Sullivan regained his footing and Attell went after him ham mer and tongs. Twice more the St. Louis man went to the floor, finally rolling over on his back As he was being counted out. a policeman stepped into the ring and ordered the fight stopped.
 Owing to a change at the last moment in the articles of agreement permitting Sullivan to weigh in 1t 126 pounds, the referee was instructed to declare all bets off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
DIAMONDS MAY DROP,
Secret Formula For Making May Soon
 Be Revealed

London, April 30.-In accordance with an order issued by the Kings bench division, the envelope alleged to contain the Henry Lemoine's formula for the manufacture of diamonds, which has been in the posses sion of bank in this city, was this aft ernoon handed over by the bank to the magistrate of the Bow street police court. The envelope will be forwarded to Paris unopened. The application for this docu- ment was made on behalf of the police bail on the charge of defrauding Sir Julius Wernher of the DeBeers Diamond com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
BAD FIRE FOLLOWS ::
 ATTEMPT TO ROB

Grafton, W. Va., April BOA fire in a general store conducted by H. R. Hoclis, at Rowlesburg, w. Va, on the Baltimore and Ohio, about 25 miles east of here, supposedly by burglars in an attempt to blow open a safe in the store, threatens to destroy the town. Aid is being sent from here, Keiser w. Va, and Oakland, Md. The citizens of Rowlesburg are using dynamite in an effort to check the progress of the flames.
 At a:45 o'clock this morning the fire was still burning and eight buildings had already been destrSXed, entailing a .loss estimated at 44L.00 - ---
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
FRENCH BILLIARD
 CHAMPION BEATEN

New York, April 30.-Charles F. Conkling of Chicago tonight defeated Lucien Rerolle, the amateur champion of France, in the international amateur billiard tournament
 While Conklin won. the Frenchman gave an excellent exhibition of uphill playing. Conklin's average is the best made so far in the contest His average was 13 23-29: high run, 5S. Rerolle $ average was Il 22-29; high run, 103.
 The fourth match of the series at 1S.2 billiards was played this after noon, J. Ferdinand Poggenburg of the Liederllranz club defeated Edward w. Gardner of Passaic. N? J., by score of 400 to 196.
 Poggenburg's average was II 26-34, high run, 55 34-33. Gardner's average was 31-33; high run. 20, 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

New York, April 30-Today's festivities in connection with the centenary celebra- ton of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York were divided between St. Pat ricks cathedral and Holy Cross church. At the cathedral was a pontifical mass for the deceased prelates and priests of the diocese. Bishop O'Connor was tho celebrant and Auxiliary Bishop CusaeS preached and read letter from Pope Plus x bestowng his benediction.
 At Holy Cross Church the Maynooth alumni of the United States, comprising those priests and prelates who were edu- cated in old Maynooth college, Ireland, attended a solemn mass, where, in the course of a brief sermon, Cardinal Logue remarked:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
CATHOLIC CELEBRATION
 CONTINUES IN NEW YORK

'I now love America as much as I do my own land It is a great country and has a great people,
 Later in the day there was a dinner at the Hotel Astor and an illuminated ad- dress was presented to Cardinal Logue and Bishop Browne.
 The days rejoicing closed with recep- tion at the Catholic club. There were gathered to meet Cardinal Logue and the other prelates public officials and men in many professions.
 With procession of 400O0 laymen that will be reviewed by two princes of the church, the American hierarchy and num- bers of public officials, the celebration. will be formally closed Saturday after nOOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
HEFLlN COMMENTS UPON
 NETWORK NEGRO]DINNER

Washington, April 30.-(Special. )-South- ern congressman comment rather lurdly on the New York Cosmopolitan club s black and white dinner Monday night.
 That negro mess in New York" said Representative Hefin today, lis the worst thing that ever happened in this country for the negro. You never find democrat in such gathering. You can always count on some republicans to do some- thing of an extraordinary character, some thing shocking and disgraceful, just be- fore an election, in order to bring the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Help for the Destitute.

New Orleans, April 3O.-Relief work went forward satisfactorily in Louisiana today. Tarpaulins were used in some places to cover the tops of roofless houses and by one means or another, most of the storm sufferers managed to fined some degree of comfort in spite of cold weather. The relief work is now di- rected to giving practically destitute farmers and business men a start toward becoming self-supporting again. Less than 20 wounded negroes from the district re- main in New Orleans hospitals Two injured have died here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
SECRETARY TAFT LEAVES
 TO INSPECT THE CANAL

Washington, April so.--Secretary Taft lefe W AsAtnstun lh.s astei1eun tor Charleston, s. C., where he will tomorrow embark on the United States cruiser Prairie and proceed to Colon, whither he goes at the suggestion of the President to investigate several important questions connected with the construction of the Panama canal and the relations between the United States and the Republic of Panama and also the boundary dispute between Panama and Colombia. The Sec retary was accompanied by Richard R. Rogers, general counsel of the canal com mission; Wendell W. Misher, his stenoS rapher, and a messenger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Wedding Party En Route.

Reval Russia, April 5o.-Kng Gustav of Sweden and Swedish squadron ar
 rived here today from Stockholm. His majesty is coming to attend the marriage at Tsarkoe-Seo next Sunday of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, his second son. to Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch. King Gustav came ashore after reviewing his guard of honor. his majesty and the mem- bers of his party taking a train for TsTl,fr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

negro vote around to the republican ticket.
 Such conduct is hypocrisy on the part of the white individual-I will not call him or it a man. It is a deception that ought not to be practiced on the negro. People who indulge in such are carrying firebrands amongst powerful combustibles. They are, in fact the worst enemy that the negro has
 The sensible negro had better take stock and study the sign of caution There is danger ahead if that New York 'preachment' is followed by the negro"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

The Prairie will have on board large Atlantic fleet at San Francisco on the trans-Pacifc cruise. These men will be sent overland to Panama, where they will be taken aboard the cruiser Buffalo. After discharging these men the Prairie will be a. the disposal of Secretary Taft and will bring him back to the United States by a route to be seletced by him. so that it is possible the Secretary may find it expedient to visit San Juan or Havana, or both, on his way back to the United States. The present expectation is that the Secretary will return to this coun- try possibly as easrly as May 20 and may land at Pensacola,e Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Related reports swell the death list. Conservative estimates compiled here 2how the dead in Southern Mississippi number over 15o.
 Governor Noel of Mississippi arrived here tonight and held a consultation with the local relief committee. Later he tele- graphed President Roosevelt confirming the report already made and urging the passage of the Bowers resolution appro- priating s250,0OO for the relief of storm sufferers.
 Governor Noel will visit Purvis and oth- CT storm-stricken sections tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Eiuht-Hour Day Favored.

Paris, April 30.-Although the general federation of labor has summoned the socialist workmen and trades unonists of all classes to quit work tomorrow to par ticipate in meetings and processions in favor of an eight-hour day, the May day demonstration in Paris promises to be less impressive this year than usual. Troops will be stationed at various rallyng places of the workmen to prevent disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Funeral of the Rev. John Fed gan.

, Philadelphia, April 30.-The funeral of the Rev. John Fedigan, o. s. A., formerly provincial of the Augustnian Order in the United States, was held today by St. Thomas Roman Catholic church at Villa nova, near here. Practically all the prom inent Augustnians of the country attend ed the services Father Fedigan's body
 was inferred in the Monastery cemetery at VillanoVa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Must Elect Another Man.

Dover, Del, April 30.-Samuel Hart custodian of the American Book of Com mon Prayer. Hartford, Conn, was this this afternoon elected by the clergy as Bishop of Delaware on the 29th ballot The laity, however, refused to confirm the election and the clergy must elect another man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
HOME DESTROYED
 BY GIANT POWDER

Butte, Mont, April 3O.-The home of J. G. Wicklund, foreman of the quarries of the Washoe Smelling company near An aconda, was demolished by a charge of giant powder at midnight His wife and baby escaped. Wicklund was injured but not seriously
 Several hundred Australians and Italians who had been employed at the quarries before the panic were not employed when the Amalgamated Copper company prop critics resumed last winter and Wicklund has frequently received threatening let ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Tribesmen Want Peace.

Peshawur, India, April SO.-The Mo hammedan tribes who have been qui- escent since their defeat six weeks ago by a British force under the command Of
 Sir James Wilcox, are sending in dele gates to confer with the British author- ties. If the tribesmen accept the terms offered. tpe necessity of sending strong expeditions against the Mohamds Will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Recently the sl -etary of commerce and labor gave oxks> interview in which he stated that I Efesident was not op- posed to egitintS fTcotton exchanges, but was opposed teAsket shops. etc. l. too. am opposed Keoucket shops, but the injury to theS son producer coming from bucket shoA Serations is nil compared with the gA S hurt which is done him by operations~ the so-called legitimate cot ton exchf @s where future contracts for the deli of cotton are dealt in.
 For reason above set forth I don't expect any substantial aid from the Pres ident towards the enactment of the leg islation which l am proposing, in fact do not look for any recommendations to the Congress by the President on this sub ject.
 T don't believe in the commission plan suggested in your letter. Even though President Roosevelt should submit to Con- gress the report above referred to with recommendations based thereon, l be- lieve the best chance for effective legis- lation must come through the ordinary channels It Is my purpose to press the bill l have introduced for the suppression of gambling in cotton, and believe that ultimately 1 will succeed in passing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Will Punish the kurds.

St. Petersburg, April 30.-A dispatch re- ceived here from Tabriz states that. or ders have been received from Teheran to organize force of 10000 troops to punish the Kurds. Recently Kurdish tribes have been pillaging the villages around Uru-- miah, in Persian Armenia, and according to reports, have killed several persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Of For Vacation.

San Juan, P. R., April Ex-Governor Post left here yesterday for New York on a two months vacation. He will att tend the convention of governors of states. and territories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
prince WiIheIn To We'd.

St. Petersburg, April 30.-Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, who next Sunday is to be married to Grand Duchess Maria Paw lovna, arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

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