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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
RAINIER MAKES PLEA.
Senator Asks That Stewart Case Be
 Investigated.

Washington, May 21.-Senator Ray ner again today asked the Senate to pass his resolution declaring that Col William F. Stewart of the coast artil- lery is entitled to have the charges against him investigated and authoriz ing and requesting the President to order courtmartial for such an in vestigation.
 Senator Warren declared that every effort had been made by him as chair :. man of the committee on military af fairs to secure information as a basis for an investigation relating to Colonel stewart. Everything, he said. was be- ing done in an orderly way, to secure informa tion necessary to properly con . slider the case of Colonel Stewart. "All the sarcasm of the senator from Mary land" he said, "has amused the gal leries. but when a matter of business comes in the Senate we have a right to stand on the rights of the committee and to properly consider any investi- gation that may have been referred to it. This" he said, lis matter of fact relating to the discipline of the army and should not be lightly treated. The resolution of the senator from Mary land would be a rebuke to the Presi- dent if adopted, as well as to the other army officers who had been involved in the Stewart case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
To the Public:

TO the PubIlc:
 Having purchased the drug store of the Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, corner Second avenue and Both street, respectfully solicit a cont mutation of the liberal patronage here tofore extended that firm. Our policy shall be to conduct the business upon the same high plans the former proprietors It shall be our memorable rule to dispense only the best and to fill all prescriptions actly as written by the physi ian, and in this department will employ none but experienced regis tered pharmac ists, while Mr, Rain personal time and experience will be given to prescription filling. We desire this to be known the prescript on drug prescriptions filled exactly written by your physi an wi tn the best drugs and chem 1cals obtainable at reasonable prices. We shall stand upon this plat form and trust by polite and courteous treatment, together wi tn fair and honest dealing, to merit your pat ronage. A. B. RAINS, Dispensing Chemist,
 Second Avex and goth Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

'~The Endowment of Emory College. !" Resolutions were adopted declaring it to be the purpose of the church to furnish academic, collegiate and university train ing which shall have as its aim the development of physical. mental and spir- itual powers to the highest point.
 At the afternoon session the Rev. w. M. Ainsworth of the South Georgia con- ference defended the relations which the church bears to the Christian college. He advocated the election of trustees of the various institutions in the open confer ence instead of trustees perpetuating themselves in office.
 The Rev. George Williams Walker, president of Paine college, Augusta; w. R. Hammond of Atlanta and Dr. W. w.. Smith of Lynchburg, Va, delivered ad- dresses on the subject "The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Educa- ton of the Negro
 Dr. Walker said that it was of prime importance that the negro should be properly educated in order that he should understand his position and to intelligent ly carry on the work entrusted to> his care. Rev. Luke G. Johnson delivered the closing address and urged the churches to be more liberal in the support of church schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
COM MERCIAL CLUB
 SMOKER TONIGHT
JNO. L. RAUL WILL BE INSTALLED AS PRESTDENT-SURP ARE TONIGHT.

The Commercial club smoker is the biggest local thing scheduled in Bir- mingham for today. Not only smoke will be puffed not only hot air will be turned loose. but good common sense, im- portant to every member of the club in the city.
 Further than this there will be music and refreshments which are calculated to make the meeting attractive. It is the occasion of the installation of the newly elected president, John L. Raul, who succeeds Sterling A. Wood. Beside the announcement of new committees the reports of officers and other matters there is a surprise in store. Here is the letter that has been written to the members:
 Dear Sir-As a special favor we ask you to come to the annual smoker of the Commercial club on Friday, May p, at 8 p. m, in the club rooms. There will be music and refreshments President elect John L. Raul will be inducted into office and your presence will encourage him.
 Let's get together and make this year a banner one in the history of Birming- ham. Can't we count on your coming. Yours very truly, J. B. BABE,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
DESPERATE NEGRO
 KILLS POLICEMAN
Negro Escapes and Is Being
 Pursued By a Mob
RIFLE BULLET DOES WORK
Officer Is Found Dying and Cannot Give Any Account of the Shoot ine-one of the Oldest Men
 on the Meridian Force.

Meridian. Miss, May 21.-(Special.)--- Policeman E. L. White. one of the old est officers of the police department was murdered at S:S0 o'clock this morning and all day long posse of citizens and city and county officers haze been trailing his murderer be- tween Macon and Brooksville. Imme- diately after the commission of the crime the murderer, believed to be Louis Watson, a notorious negro despe- rado, escaped to a freight train bound norta on the Mobile and Ohio. He was seen 10 alight from the train al Ma cpl and Conductor Cunningham imme- diai ely wired the Meridian officers that d negro believed to be the murderer had just left his train, carrying a Win chester rifle.
 Orders were issued to the engineer of the excursion train to Lauderdale Springs to uncouple and take a coach load of excursionists to Macon to begin the hunt. County Convict Manager Sam Culpepper~ tUfned the train with his dogs and immedately after the arrival of the train a Macon the trail of the negro was struck. Through the day messages were received in Meridian from memb CTS of the posse giving the progress of the chase.
 White had just parted from Office Rush and walked down Front street from the Grand Avenue hotel to the old site of the Northeastern freight depot Shortly afterward Watchman Horne, in the yards. heard four shots and rushing toward the scene he was met by a negro and at the point of Winchester made to hunt cover.
 After the escape of the negro Horne went to the street corner where Officer White was breathing his last with a hole in his abdomen. The bullet from the murderer's rifle had entered near the navel and splintered the backbone, ranging upward toward the regions Of the heart. White died tightly grasp ing the handle of his revolver from which he had fired two shots.
 The negro fired twice as evidenced by two 3S40 Winchester sh els founI where he was standing when engaged in the, duel with the officer. The dead man left wife and three small chil- dren. His remains were taken in charge by the Odd Fellows. He was a member of several fraternal orders and an ex- ceedlngly popular official.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
TRAVELLING MEN TAKE TOWN TODAY U. c. I. Will Have Parade This
 Afternoon ARE PLANNING FOR 700 Ball Will Be Given at HiIIman Tonight. Grand Junior Counsellor Atkins
 Will Gall the Session
 to Order.
ARE PLANNING FOR 700

The Alabama Grand Council of the United Commercial Travellers will be called to order in Varley hall on Third avenue at S:S0 a. m today by Grand Junior Counsellor ". T. Atkins of SelmN. This business session will be an impor- tsnt one The delegates to the meeting be- gan arriving last night and before evening it is expected that 700 will be in the city. The committee is prepared for that many and travellers are never lateSThey alway $ catch their trains.
 This afternoon coaching party will 50 out. But the fun is saved for p. m. At s:SO all candidates for admission to the council are requested to meet at 1910 Third avenue They will be lined up, and at 5 D. ni the fun commences. The parade will attract considerable attention on the streets of Birmingham. ball Will De given at the Hillman tonight
 W. D. Murphy of Terre Haute, mem- her of the supreme council will be Tn BIT mingham to represent the national organ ization. He is traveller of national repu- tation. Here is list or the Alapaiiia officers:
 Grand Junior Counsellor-W. T. Atkins, Selma.
 Past Grand Counsellor-Gaynor St. J. Turner, Mobile.
 Past secretary-C. Holt Smith, Mont gomery.
 Past Treasurer-J. A. Young, Mont gomery.
 Fast Conductor-J. C. Jones, Huntsville.
 Past Page-F. H. Lyon, Mobile.
 Past Sentinel-J. F. Gay, Opelika-
 Past Executive Committee-CTwo years,l w w. Jelks. Mobile; A. M. Wallace, Bir- mingham (one year., Y. Morgan Morris, Montgemry; A. W. Smith, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
TRICK IS PLAYED
 ON BROWN PARTY

Atlanta, May A.-(Special)- sup porters of Governor Smith for reelection won a trick in the game tonight when they captured a stereopticon. which had been hired by the Brown forces to flash newspaper sentiment clippings and other writings from s until Il o'clock. About S:20 o'clock man came to the operator wearing a Joe Brown button and gave him three messages to put in the ma chine, and then told him to quit, so as not to interfere with the Joe Brown rally at the Orpheum. All three messages cor dially invited the crowd to the Orpheuni, where it was said Joe Brown would speak. The operator quit business, the crowd dispersed and Joe Brown did not speak at the Orpheum, never having had any intention to do so. There was rally, well attended. however, at the Or pheum at which George Bell, Madison Bell, R. A. Broyles and Judge Saffold made talks for Joe Brown,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
LUSITANIA CLIPS
 HER OWN RECORD

New York, May 21.-Despite a thick fog which settled down over the Cunard line steamer Lusitania, when she reached the Long Island coast tonight, the big ship at o'clock this morning seemed bound to establish a new record over the long course from Queenstown to New York It had been planned by the ships officers to reach the Sandy Hook light ship at about 2 a. m., but the fog caused them to slow down so that at a. m., the ship was only creeping along somewhere between Fire Island and Sandy Hook. The prospects at that hour were that she would reach the lightshlp at Sandy Hook not earlier than 3 o'clock. Even this would clip the record by from three to three and half hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Steamer Is Burned.

Wilmington. N. C.. May 21.-The pilot boat Elma Brooks of Southport. N C., while cruising off Frying Pan sho oals late yesterday discovered the steam town, $. c. for Baltimore deserted and on fire. The Weems had distress sig nals set, the ships boats were gone and the crew evidently had been taken off by a passing ship which was in sight. The Weems sank at o'clock last night. a total loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
President Asked to Cooperate.

Washington. May Representative Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana presi- dent of the national rivers and harbors congress, which meets in Washington on December 9 next, and Representatives Davidson, Ellis and Moore, directors of the congress, called on the President to- day to invite him to attend the meeting and to cooperate with the organization in its work, The President said he did not know whether he would be able to attend or not, but he assured his callers of his deep interest in their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
LULU REBATE
Methodist Protestanss Eaid Up On
 Church Union

Pittsburg, May ?. NHere WAS lul1s today in the spir iLel debate l. taa general conference o sHe Methodist Protestant church ovs e que5ti9n ef church union, the delf fas takins recess this afternoon. Al ehe morning session reports of sevegs af the stand ing committees were lecelYed aud the rema finder of the time vas deRpted 10 discu ssing the report cf the eqmniitt@e to which was referred he several over lures for amalgamatio Y th etaef de- nomlnations
 A number of amendi eneA 10 I1s re- port were offered but Hsrf referred to the committee, whic sas h session most of the day. Ther E every prob ability that union vii one er more other denominations ss the leae- ing question before severa lHture con ferencaS as final dispeatsion at ms time is, highly improbstts
 For best adyerIsinr eass r. E Gawk. Age Hera'a l,uil ne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
"Pipe Dreams" of Peace.

Lake Mohonk. N, Y, May 21.-Gen. Horatio G. King of Brooklyn character ized some of the aims of the advocates of peace as pipe dreams" and said that if only because of international conditions, 1t would be utterly impossi ble to disarm or reduce the army or navy of the United States today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
OLD WAR CLAIMS
 ARE TO BE PAID

Washington, May a.-(Special)- )-The Senate upon motion of Senator McCreary of Kentucky amended the general defic- iency bill today so as to appropriate $20,- 600 to pay the remaining claims of Con federate soldiers who had horses taken from them in violation of the Civil War terms of surrender
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Alabama Division Acts.
The following order has been issued:
 Headquarters Alabama Division,


 Headquarters Alabama Division,
 United Confederate Veterans.
 Montgomery, Ala, May 20, 1908. Office of the Adjutant General General Order No. g. The following members of the Alabama division, United Daughters of the Con federacy are hereby announced as of the staff of the major general commanding Alabama division, United Confederate Veterans:
 Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Birmingham. chaperone.
 Mrs Harvey E. Jones' Montgomery, matron. ss
 Miss Katie Belle Hopson, Opelilxa, spon- sor
 Miss Lutie Blackwell Patton, maid of honor.
 By cofnmahd of Maj. Gen. George P. Harrison. HARVEY P. JONES, Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Lake Mohonk Conference.

Lake Mohonk, N. T., May M.-Tonights session of the Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration was devoted to the business mems movement in con nection with the general object of the con- ference A report by the special com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Four peleuates Elected.

Raleigh. N. C., May 21.-The democratic convention of the Second district of North Carolina today elected four dele gates to the national convention at Den yer and unanimously adopted resolutions indorsing w. J. Bryan for President and instructing it's delegates to vote and use all influence for his nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Nearo Is Surrounded.

New Orleans, May PA Picayune spe- eial from Meridian, Miss, tonight says that the negor Lewis Watson, who killed Policeman White, has been surrounded in the Tombigbee swamp near Macon, Ala, and that he probably will be lynched be- fore morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BISHOP cANDLER SPEAKS.
Conference for Education Takes Up
 Important Subjects.

Atlanta, Ga., May M.-Bishop Warren A. Candler was the principal speaker at the closing session tonight of the confer ence for education of the Methodist Epis- copal church, south, his subject being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
suaas Goes to St. Paul.

St. Paul, Minn., May 21.-President Len non of the St. Paul Baseball club today bought Pitcher George iSuges of the De- troit Americans He played last year Nlth the Memphis. TennA. team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
New Bicycle Record.

London, May 2.-T. A. Fisher Of Lon don has broken the worlds record for cycling, covering 1000 miles in 9l hours, minute, lowering the preious record by 12 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

mittee of business ne E submitted hy Mahon N. Kline, pre- de Of the Phils- ,delpha Trades leag Aaaf asses were made by Frank D. M saune on the
 work accomplished hV ae last Hague and Marcu M afarfs of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

MILLER & POTTER,
 Counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

For best aoyertlsinA GUS tFH 7'' Gawk, Age -Hera'9 -,uil n9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09

of Uhah, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is full, true
and correct copy Of a Resolution
proposing an Amendment to Sec
ton 3 of Article NJ Of the Con-
stitution of the State of Utah,
relating to counties, cities and
towns, for the purpose Of pres
cribing manner of creating new
counties and changing boundar-
les, passed at the seventh regular
session of the Legislature of this
State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Great Seal of the
State of Utah, at Salt Lake City,
this Oath day of August, 1908.
(SEAL) c. s. TINGEY,
Secretary Of State.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09
Humphreys Return
To Cache.

ORLAND Glenn co.,, Angst D.
T. II. Humphreys, the present pro-
ject engineer Of the Orland project,
has resigned and will be traI s'ered 10
some other project located In a higher
altitude, where his health will be i'm.
proved.
This surprising information was
given to the Bee correspondent by d.
G. Kenny, supervising engineer Of the
Pacific District, before his departure
last evening for his headquarters IN
Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Henry stated that 1t has be.
come necessary for Mr.. Humphreys to
leave the Orland project Immediately.
He has been in poor health for some
time. and recently was advised by an
eminent San Francisco ply. ician that
he must 10 to higher altitude or ne
could not hope to improve.
Mr.. Henry expressed himself as
deeply regretting the necessity for
making this change. He has q very
high regard for the ability and Ell.
cheney Of Mr.. Humphreys as project
engineer, and had hoped to have him
here to carry the Orland project
through to completion, knowing no
one more capable than he to make II
success. Since II has become neces.
sary for him to 60, however. a place
will be made for him on some project
located at higher altitude, In order
that his splendid knowledge as an
engineer may not be lost to the Rec.
lamation Service.
Mr.. Humphreys is now engaged In
turning over the various affairs OF his
responsible position toJ. L. Reid,
who will temporarily be in charge Of
the project work.
The people Of Orland. who had come
to know Mr.. Humphreys very we'll
and to value his services In their be.
half, will no doubt be surpi ;sed to
learn Of his resignation, and will deep.
ly regret that he Is to leave.-Sac, Bee
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09

disapproval: All official ballots
used at such election shall have
printed or written thereon the
words: For the amendment Of
Section 4, Article 10, of the Con-
stituion, relating to the taxation
Of mines" Eyes" "No." and
shall otherwise be prepared and
submitted to the. electors as may
otherwise be provided by law and
said ballot shall be received, and
said votes shall be received,
counted and canvassed, and re-
turns thereon be made in the
same manner and in all respects
as is or may be provided by law
in the case of election Of said Of
Ulcers.
STATE OF UTAH, }.
Office of The Secretary )ss.
of State.
I, CHARLES s. TINGEY, Sc
cretary of State of the State
Of Utah, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is full, true
and correct copy of a Resolution
proposing an Amendment to Sec
ton 4 Of Article 13 of the Con-
stitution of the State of Utah,
relating to the taxing Of Mines,
Mining Claims, Mining Machin-
cry and Improvements, and the
net Proceeds of Mines, passed at
the 7th Regular Session of the
Legislature of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
l have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Great Seal of the
State of Utah, at Salt Lake City,
this Oath day Of August, 1908.
(SEAL) c. S. TINGEY,
Secretary of State.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09
A New Move.

After September 30, or by October
/, the T. j. Poulter Produce Company
will occupy the store now occupied by
Johnson's secondhand store on First
West street, just across street from
postotfice, where II will be pleased to
continue serving 'its many customers
with baled hay, grain, potatoes,
onions, poultry supplies, grass and
clover seed, rock and coarse salt and
many other good things too numerous
to mention.
II. j. PoULTER PRODUCE Co.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09
RESOLUTION
Proposing an Amendment to
Section 3, Article XI, Of the
Constitution Relating to
Counties, Cities and Towns.
For the Purpose Of Prescrib-
ing Manner Of Creating
New Counties And Chang
ing Boundaries.

Be it Resolved and Enacted by
the Legislature Of the State Of
Utah, Two-Thirds Of the Mem.
bers Thereof Concurring
Therein:
Section 1. That the following
proposition to amend the Consti.
tuition of the State of Utah is
hereby submitted to the qualified
electors of the State for their ap-
prevail or disapproval, namely:
That Section 4, Article 10 of
the Constitution Of Utah be, and
the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 4. All mines and min
ing claims, both placer and rock
in place, containing or bearing
Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Coal
or other Valuable mineral depos-
its, after purchase thereof from
the United States, shall be taxed
at the price paid the United
States therefor, unless the sur
face ground, or some part there
of, of such mine or claim, is used
for other than mining purposes,
and has a separate and independ-
ent value for such other purpos-
es; in which case said surface
ground, or any part thereof, so
used for other than mining pur-
poses, shall be taxed at its value
for such other purposes as
provided by law: and all
the machinery used in mining,
and all property and surface i'm
provements upon or appurtenant
to mines and mining claims,
which have a value separate and
independent of all such mines or
mining claims, and the net annual
proceeds of all mines and mining
claims, shall be taxed by the
State Board of Equalization.
Section 2. The Secretary OF
State is hereby ordered to; give
this proposition to be published
in at least one newspaper in ev.
cry County of the State where q
newspaper is printed and publish
ed for two months preceding the
next general election.
Section 3. This proposition
shall be submitted to the electors
of this State at the next general
election for their approval, OF
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-09-09
FOUND DIG NUGGET OF GOLD.
Larger Than Mans Fist-Washsd ou'
Of Old Placer.

A nugget Of gold Weighing more
than five pounds has been found in an
old placer in the Highland district by
John Kern, and has been deposited In
the bank Of w. A. Clark & Co. In
Butte, says an Anaconda (Mont.) cor.
respondent. Its exact weight is 60
ounces and II pennyweights, troy, and
1t Is probably the largest nugget ever
seen In Butte or mined near this city.
1t is a beauty. larger than an ordinary
fist and OF irregular shape.
1t was washed out one day last week
by Mr.. Kern on the site of the once IA.
nous old town of Highland City, Is
or 20 miles south of Butte In the old
Highland district. Mr.. Kern has been
residing In that district nearly 40 years
and has washed out great quantity
OF gold in that time, but never enough
at any one time to make the recovery
remarkable. and the nugget which he
has Just brought to Butte is the big
gest find he has ever made.
When 1t became known among the
old placer miners they visited the
Clark bank In numbers to see the pre-
cious lump of the real stuff. They
touched 1t tenderly, patted it admir-.
insly and lifted and weighed II envi.
ously. Men who have never seen gold
in Its native purity also called to get
peek at II.
Its value is $1.1S695.