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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
ZEPPELIN IN
 LONG FLIGHT.
Makes Record Journey In
 Dirigible Balloon.
ONE STOP FOR REPAIRS.

Slight Accident to Propeller compeis
 German Aeronaut to Descend For
 Short Time-His Object In undertak-
 ing Extended Trip Is to Demonstrate
 Practical Utility of His craft-Eisht
 Men Carried Under Big Gas Bag,
 Which Sails With or Against the
 Wind. -s..ert
 Friedrichshafen. Aug. 5.-A great for, ward stride in mans effort to conquer the air was made here when Count Zeppelin started in his big dirigible balloon on a trip of twenE-four hours to Mayence and return.
 Although the count suffered an inter. ruption of his trip. being compelled to descend on an island in the Rhine in order to repair his propellers. ex- perts said that the mishap added to rather than detracted from the achieve. ment. The accident, it was pointed out, demonstrated how completely the count had the airship under control and how readily damages to the mech, anism of the balloon could be repaired
 The flight of the ballon was won. derful test of its ability to sail with or against the wind. rise or, descend af the will of the man at the wheel. make intricate maneuvers and in every other way demonstrate it's right to be called a real a.rship. Count Zeppelin planned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Taft's Tribute to Allison.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 5. Judge Taft sent the following telegram re- garding the death of Senator Allison to the senator's home: In the death of Senator Allison the country has lost a great public servant and great states man. He was most wise counselor and legislator. No one can overesti- mate the benefit that he by his long service in the house and senate ren' dered his country. I loved him as every one did who came within the influence of his sweet nature and strong character. He was a warm friend of my father and mother. consulted him as one would father It is great privilege to have knowr him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Bryan on "canned" Speeches.

Fairview. Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. B. The use of the photograph by Mir. Taft as a means for the dissemination of his speeches. as reported in the dispatches from Hot Springs. Va, excited the lively interest of W J. Bryan. so much so that he gave out the following state ment in regard to it. The Republican papers have been making fun of me for using the photograph as a means of reaching the public, but since the Republican candidate has followed the example presume that the criticism will cease and that this will now be regarded as a dignified method of dis cussing public questions"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Y.nk.s Balloon Also Flies.

Washington. Aug. J.-The new mill tary dirigible balloon built by Captain Thomas s Baldwin for the United States army made a successful pre- liminary flight with Captain Baldwin plotting and Glen II. CurtisS handling the motor. Upward of 1000 specta- tors watched the big sirship make sev- eral evolutions over the drill grounds at Fort Mver. opposite Washington Captain Baldwin's first words upon descending safely were. -I guess we got her all right" He added. Every thing w0rked ont as we had autici- pated- Everything is fine. and the plans wsrketl spiendidiy.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
EARTH TREMbLES
 IN ALGERIA.
City Shaken, With Loss Of
 tHe and Property.

Constantine. Algeria, Aug 5. = A number of earthquake shocks were experienced here. A preliminary in vestigation has resulted in an estimate of the damage done in the city being placed at S20O000.
 At first it was believed there was no loss of life, but later three bodies were found. Eight persons were in- jured. and it is feared other cases will be reported.
 There were wild scenes during the tremors. The patients in the hospital staggered, half naked. to the street, and the prisoners in the city jail screamed in terror. imploring to be released. In the excitement, however, they were overlooked and remained f locked up.
 A majority of the inhabitants of the i city are encamped in the open spaces fearing to return to their homes. i Reports from the interior show that the earthquake was generally felt, but f nowhere was the damage done as SC we're as that fin this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05

CT of the senate, and by virtue of his abilities he shared the real leadership of that body with only one or two others. As chairman of the steering committee he was permitted to select his own associates, and thus he be- came in peculiar sense the arbiter of the fortunes of legislation in the senate, for, as is generally known. this committee, although not recognized by law, practically determines what im- portant bills shall be passed and what shall be neither defeated or allowed to din
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
cur,n;ns Alter AiIison,s Seat,

Lake Forest. H.. Aug. Ex-Governor Albert B. Cummins of Iowa announc- ed himself as a candidate to succeed United States Senator Allison. The governor paid a glowing tribute to his late political adversary's services to Iowa and the country at large, then frankly declared his ambition to be elected to the senate by the legisla- ture of his state. He also announced that some one will be appointed at once to occupy Senator Allison's seat for the remaining months of his unex- pired term
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Taft Listens to Two Hour Speech.

Hot Springs, Va. Aug. 5.-After he had listened to q speech of nearly two hours length by President Meredith of the Virginia State Bar association. which began its twentieth annual meeting here. Judge William H. Taft remarked jocularly as he congratulat. el Mir Meredith. T am certainly glad that some one has made a speech that is longer than the one I delivered at Cincinnati" Mfr. Taft will address the association tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Mack Goinu to Chicago.

Buffalo. Aug. 5.-NOrman E. Mack. chairman of the Democratic national committee. expects to open formally the western headquarters of the com mittee in the Auditorium Annex in Chicago on Saturday. Chairman Mack Is at present engaged fin this city in the preparation of detailed plans for 2 comprehensive national campaign and hopes to conclude his labors and depart for Chicago tomorrow evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05

Not Only Oldest Man In Upper House, but Also Held Seat Longer Than Any Other h Country's History-sorn In Ohio, but Resident of Adopted State Since Early Manhocd-Fiiled Prominent Positions In Senate and Thrice Declined Places In Presiden- tiSl Cabinets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Bryan on Allison's Death.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 5.-When told of Senator Allison's death MT. Bryan said: MT. Allison has had long and conspicuous career While he has been for many years a leader of his party, he has enjoyed the confidence of the country regardless of party, and bis death will be sincerely mourned."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.
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 7-Exchange Place.
 s-EucIid and RoselaEd ayenusA l2-Rogers & Bro. (Pl
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 66-Cor Liberty and River s.s. 6T-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ays. nxx~ffkkfx 1Ia a f2-Cor West Main and Willow cts. 73-Cor N Willow st and Hillside av. T4-Cor Johnson and Watervilie sta i42-Wolcott st above Howard 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. i62-Cor East Main and Melton sta l73-poli's theater.
 3l2-The Platt Bros. & Co. fPl
 213-Shoe Hardware Co. fPl
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
Em.st Fir. In Idahn.

Missoula. Mont. Aug. 5.-A forest fire of alarming proportions is raging in the Occur dAlene national forest ia idaho. just across the Montana state line. It is reported to be spread ing into Montana and approaching the summit of the Monitor mine. at the head of Dominion creek. about seven ty miles south of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05

Frank P1au1mia & Co. Dealers in
 Coal. Wood and Charcoal. once 111 and yard iT5 S- Leonard Orders by mail or telephone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
o;.eo..ented switehm.n Mark lime.

Scranton. Pa. Aug 5.-Pending the result of the mediato-T advances of Commissioner of Latsor NeiH and Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission Knapp. there viii be no new developments in the threatened strike of the LzckavaHHa svitehmen-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05
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Poor man. said the kind lady. ~H0w did you go blindy
 "WelI. mum answered Tired Tread seT, de foist time dat I noticed h vas when I uas out lookin' fer work . -Chicago Record Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-05

for exciting eXhibitlonS, put that. It was real aerial craft that could be put to practical use if the necessity arose. His airship carries eight men.
 Zeppelin Satisfied.
 With the exception of the slight ac- cident to the propeller the trip came up to the expectations of the count.
 The course of the ship was trian- gular one, the apex of the triangle hay ing been at Mayence. After turning the apex the count had a straight line home and sailed toward Friedrich shafen at an average speed of forty miles an hour. It was when the ship was only eight miles from Mayence that the accident to the propeller oc- cured, and for a time if was feared the rest of the trip would have to be abandoned.
 Everything was going smoothly when the trouble to the propeller oc- cured and somewhat impeded the progress of the airship. but when the balloon had been brought down Count StHpflAl AtuAh Aht htIttA Hp olANAt that he telephoned his secretary at his office in Friedrichshafen. We will start again and complete the trip" People Cheer keronaut. His expectations were realized, for in less than four hours everything had been made perfect. A detach' ment of military engineers kept GU. rious public away from the balloon. to
 which they had gone out in boats i The people then gathered on the banks l of the stream and sang patriotic songs { and cheered Count Zeppelin.
 When the airship rose again from the rapidly flowing Rhine and scared
 momentarily over the spot where heE | injury had been repaired she turned [ her bows toward Mayence. where sht { passed over the city almost beyond the view of the Populace which had l gathered in thu streets expecting tc I witness the passage of the balloon. Quickly the balloon left the town he ! hind. soaring onward for short dis tance: then. after executing a few ma
 neuvers. the aiFshlp was turned home 1 ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
EMMA GOLDMAN GETS INTO ]
 PECK 0F TROUBLE IN WINNIPEG

Winnipeg, Man, April 7.-Emma Gold man, who came here a few days ago from the twin-cities to deliver a lec- ture on socialism and who has been ac- ticely working among the street car men. advising them to strike unless they are granted an eight hour day, left here last night for St. Paul. She had attempt ed to disguise herself, but was recognized by the United States immigrant inspector, who put her off the train at Moves, on the international border. She was given a hearing and claims to be a citizen of the United States. The United States immigrant officials say she is not a citizen. She is now in Emerson. just north of the boundary and declares she will make the attempt to go south to St Paul again tonight. The officials say she will be- arrested if she makes the at tempt The Canadian government has instructed the police here to escort her to the border if she comes to Winnipeg It is declared that if the United States officials will not allow her to cross the border she will be deported to Russia. the country where she was born.
 Later-Emma Goldman cros sed the bor- der into the United States tonight without any interference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
HOPE IS HELD OUT FOR
 RECOVERY OF M'CREARY

Washington. April 7.-(Special.)- Thomas McCreary, the horseman acci- dentalIy shot by Representative Hefiin of Alabama, is somewhat improved to- night, though the physicians announced lis condition is still precarious, owing to the development of lockjaw.
 The condition of Mr. McCreary con tinues very serious, however, his phy- sicians are not without hope of his recovery
 The above statement was issued iron. tbe George Washington university hos pital tonight.
 No further action has been taken in the case by the police and none will be taken unless McCreary should die The charge against Representative Hehin will be changed to manslaughter Tn event of the death of the trainer Such change in the charge would mean that the defendant would have to give a new bond and would have U" appear at the inquest over the body of McCreary.
 Mrs. McCreary has remained at the hospital with her husband most of the time he has been there.
 MT, McCrearys condition is very serious" declared Drs. J. J. Wharton and l.. H. Taylor, who are attending him. The two physicians had just left the bedside of the sick man in Ire George Washington university hospital, after administering a dose of anti toxin.
 "Tetanus devoled and he was taken with convulsions. indicating that his condition is precarious, stated Dr. Wharton. 'Dr. Taylor performed an operation last night to again clean out the wound and to learn it's condition. Convulsions followed the operation, but they ceased later, and that gives us hopes"
 It was also explained by the two physicians that the jaws of the patient had been firmly set but that they dia not seem to be so rigid following the operation. This morning. however, the jaws again became firmly set, and it vas decided to administer anti-toxir. Another dose was given early this aft ernoon.
 Representative Hehin called at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
HALF WET, HALF
 DRY IN ILLINOIS About Half of the 5000 Sa- looms Put Out of Business LARGER CITIES VOTE WET 
David s. Rose Is Elected Mayor of Mil Waukee for the Fifth Time-Demo- crats Win In the City Eec-
 tion sti Kansas City.
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.sasss S'sss' n.1aA5S s%p.s5. as 's.' @ s''as 'as Si counties of lis outside of the city of Chicago 20 counties became anti-saloon the ,ry and approximately l0oo or about5e t-half of the total num- Der of salooN,i in that territory were voted out of business. Most of the larger cities in the state, however. voted in favor of licelsing saloons. The larger cites voting in favor of the saloons arc. Springfield, Freeport, Aurora. Elgin, Kan kakee, Lincoln, Monmouth, Bloomington, Danville, Joliet, Murphysboro and Rock Island. Those voting to abolish the sa- looms were: Rockford, Decatur, Dixon. Hoopestown, Georgetown, Pontiac, Shel- byvlle, Carbondale and Champaign.
 The following are now absolutely anti saloon territory, made so by the voters today, and are In addition to the six which voted last November to abolish the saloons: Boone, Moultree, Fayette, Hamilton, Edgar, Clark, Brown, Saline, Gallatin, Douglas, Macon, Cumberland, Piatt, Shelby, Coles, White, Wayne and Rchland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
NEGRO CONVENTION ACTS AGAINST TAFT


 Philadelphia, April IA convention of negroes from various sections of the country was held here tonight for the purpose of taking concerted action, it was stated, to protest against the nomination of Secretary of War William H. Taft fer the presidency and to petition the Sem ate to pass the Foraker bill to restore the negro soldiers of the United States infantry who were dismissed from the service following the shooting up" of Brownsville. Twenty seven states were represented by 200 delegates. Prof. Will liam M. Trotter of Boston was elected president Former Congressman George H. White, who presided, said he would sooner vote for an ayowed enemy like Benjamin R. Tillnan than man who stabbed him in the back. The Rev. j. M Waldo of Washington described the Brownsville affair as an unspeakable out rage. The convention will continue in session tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
SHORT WORK MADE
 OF NEGRO BRUTES

Jackson. Miss, April 7.-(Special)-The Hinds county circuit court made short shift of George and Sylvia Smith, ne- gro and his sister, who were indicted last week on the charge of having attempted and assisted to criminally assault a weak minded little white girl, named Comfort, a few days previous Both were ar raigned before Judge Potter and pleaded not guilty The court room was cleared, even of reporters. The little girl told her pitiful story and in less than one hour from the time the case was called the fiends had been found guilty and sen tenced to life term in the penitentiary. This is the first sentence under the law which provides life terms for attempted assault.
 Two other negroes have been placed in jail here since the Smiths were ar rested, charged with rape on little ne- gro girls, but their crimes were com mitted in the Second district of the county and they will be tried at Raymond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

hospital this morning an dasked to sec McCreary. On account of the serious condition of the patient, however, the request was declined. The privata 9 room in which McCreary is confined Is closely guarded, and no one except t5e nurses and doctors in attendanc 2 on the case are allowed to enter.
 Tt was thought best not to let MT. Heiin see him this morning." stated Dr. Wharton when asked about the visit of the representative. MT. Hehin has been very attentive through the trouble, and has shown that he re- Erets the shooting of MT. McCreary, and during his sickness MT. McCreasy has not had any i'll feeling toward MT. IIefiin. He regards it as an unfo:- tnnate accident"
 The grit. cheerfulness and wiry con- stitution of the patient have kept Me Creary alive. it was learned at the hospital tonight. Although his jaws have been set, it Is declared, he has been cheerful and has never lost hope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
MADE BOYS DRUNK.
 PUT UNDER ARREST

Atlanta, April '. = Especially Charged with having delivered whisky to minors, H. W. Schaefer, an agent of the Southern Express company, was arrested today and will be tried to- rlorrow. F. F. Moffett, said to be an agent for a Chattanooga liquor house. who it Is alleged, identified the young sters and declared them of age, was also arrested. The three purchasers of the whisky were tried in police court this afternoon for being drunk and the source of their spree was then deveI- oped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Rose Wins at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 7.-David S. Rose, democrat. was elected mayor of Milwaukee today by a plurality of about 5000 votes over Emil Seidel. social demo- crat. Thomas J. Pringle, the republican candidate, ran over 1000 behind Seidel Roses election makes him mayor of Mill waukee for the fifth time He was de- feated two years ago by Mayor Becker after being victorious four times in sue cession. Roses slogan was personal lib- erty.' Vincent Schoenecker for treasurer and August M. Gavin for comptroller are elected on the Rose ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Democrats Carry Kansas City.

Kansas City, April 1.-The entire demo- cratic ticket, headed by Thomas T. Crit tenden, Jr., for mayor, was successful in today's election by a majority of 800 over the republican ticket, headed by Mayor Henry M. Beardsley. This is a change of 2100 votes since the election of 1906.
 The democrats will control both houses or the new council Mayor-clect Critien- den is pledged to enforce the saloon laws. but during the campaign he had the sup port of the liquor interests, and Mayor Beardsley was indorsed by the ministerial alliance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
BIDDER EXPECTS TO GET
 WOOD PULP BILL PASSED

Washington, April 7-Herman Ridder of the New York Staats zeitung, who rep resents the Newspaper Publishers asso- citation in their demand for free wood pulp so as to reduce the price of white paper, said today, after conferring with Presi- dent Roosevelt, that he was sanguine Congress would not adjourn without pass ing such measure.
 MT. Ridder made the statement that he had the written pledges of 6S republican members of the House, which, added to the democratic vote, makes large ma jority of the membership of that body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08

favorable to it. MT. Ridder declared that the ways and means committee of the House was responsible for not reporting bill Representatives Payne and Dalzell of that committee, he said, had told him several weeks ago that they would not vote for free pulp, but MT. Ridder ex- pressed the opinion that they would change their minds before Congress ad- journed, in view of the strong sentiment in and out of Congress opposed to them. / MT. Ridder said that so far as the Sem ate was concerned, there would be no trouble about getting a free wood pulp measure through that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Miles May Be Winner.

New York, April 1.-The semi-final matches in the national amateur court tennis tournament were played today, and Eustace H. Miles of London and Payne Whitney of the New York Racquet and Tennis club are the survivors. From the form the competitors showed, the winner of the finals tomorrow who will have the right to play Jay Gould, the American and British champion, next Saturday will be Miles, from whom Gould won the English title last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Lincoln Goes Wet,

Omaha, Neb.. April 7.--Meagre returns indicate that the prohibition element has made decided gains in Nebraska. Only 90 or 40 towns had been heard from up to midnight, but of this number about two thirds had voted against the saloons. Lin coin, the state capital, voted to retain sa- looms by a majority of IA in a total vote of 7S00. South Omaha, which has been democratic, today elected a republican Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-08
Elections in West Virginia.

Wheeling. ". Va, April 7.-Municipal elections were held in Central West Vir- ginia cities and towns today. At Ben wood Joseph Mayhood, democrat, was re- elected Mayor by 70 majority.
 At Parkersburg the republicans won a complete victory, electing C. r. Morrison, member of the board of affairs, over Stout, democrat, by 192 majority.
 The majority of Congressman Hubbard of the First West Virginia district in the Harrison county primary over State Sen ator Robert Hazlett is 67.