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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Cause of Trouble,

Cable dispatches received from Tokio the past month have indicated that the Saionji ministry was meeting with grow ing opposition throughout the country, particularly because of the reductions made by it in the appropriations for mill itary and department purposes. The cleo tons in Japan are approaching and the opposition has been endeavoring to create a strong sentiment against the cabinet by means of a newspaper campaign, attach ing principally the governments S policy of increasing taxation and limiting emigra- tfon. The final programme was formally settled at a meeting of the council of elder statesmen, held December F. It was one of retrenchment, and involved a re- duction in the expenses of the army and navy for the next six years. whereby the government would save $200 0O0000 As soon as this programme became known the opposition made vigorous preparations to fight it in the diet. Other reports de- clared that a miscalculation of $20,0OO. GOO in the budget had aroused widespread dis trust in the financial policy of the Saionii ministry and that three days ago there was serious difference in the cabinet be- cause of the reduction in the appropria- tion for railroad construction. As a re- suit the resignation of Isaburo Yama- gata, minister of communications, was announced, but immediately denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Taft and Foraker Are Hard It II
 Tooth and Toenai|
BOTH WANT THE NOMINATION..
Such a Muss Has Been Kicked Up Over Primary That the Matter May Have To Be Laid Be-
 fore the President.

Washington, January 14-(Special.) )- Senator Foraker left for Ohio today to remain there until after the date fixed for the republican primaries. The situation in the state is badly mixed and there is no way out of it apparently but fight to the finish between the Foraker and Taft factions. The contest is growing so bitter that the democrats are freely predite Ing that they will be able to carry the state and elect the next senator. Judson liar mon is the man the democrats will prob ably unite upon for the senatorship.
 The Foraker forces are relying upon the support ofethe negro vote, the labor vote, and the high protective tariff advocates to bring a substantial showing of dele gates to the convention. As illustrating the intensity of the fight in Ohio it is announced that Representative Burton may lodge complaint with the President against Marshal Chandler and Appraiser Norton on the charge of pernicious politi- cal activity. It is charged that they have tried to line up Cuyahoga county against Secretary Taft.
 On the other hand Senators Foraker and Dick are ready for any such step. They are prepared to file charges against other federal officials in Ohio, proving that they are showing unwarranted activity for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Entire Personnel Threatened to
 Resign
COMPROMISE IS AFFECTED
Two Ministers Tender Their Resigna- tions to the Empero-, Who Accepts Them, But Their Places
 Will Not Be Filled.

Tokio, January 14.-The resignation of the entire cabinet was narrowly avertcd today when Premier Marquis Saionji ten< dered his resignation to the Emperor this afternoon at o'clock, but his majesty de- clined to receive it, while the alternative resignations of Yoshiro Sakatani, minister of finance, and of Isaburo Yamagata, min ister of communications, were accepted.
 Masaihasa Matsura, minister of justice, will combine the portfolio of finance, and Keihara, minister of the interior, will combine that of communication. This leaves the cabinet without any new ele- ments and removes the dsputants who have been the disturbing factors. The cabinet council this morning gave rise to some heated debates. Yesterday morning someone insisted upon the resignation of Sakatani, who is responsible for the bud get which was introduced today in the diet and who is blamed by the cabinet ministers and the public because in 1907 he promised that there would be no in- crease made in the taxation nor any re- sort to foreign loans in 1908.
 Investigation of the situation convinced the cabinet and the elder statesman that an increase in the taxation or else a for eign loan would be unavoidable.
 Sakatani endeavored to reduce the ap- propriation for the army and navy, to which these factions objected and finally succeeded in carrying their point. Saka- tani tflereupon attempted to reduce the appropriations for railroads and Yana- gata raised an objection. Sakatani then increased the general taxation. but this found strenuous objections among the leading merchants and bankers. Sakatani finally decided to resign and also insisted that his resignation should be accepted.
 Marquis Saionji who is in the cabinet and other members of the cabinet, who agreed with him, finally decided on the following programme:
 The Marquis Saionjrs resignation would first be offered. If the Emperor declined to accept it, then the resignation of Saka- tani and Yamagata would be offered, Mat sura and Keihora consenting to combine their portfolios In pursuance of this agreement Premier Saionji and Prince Ito waited on the Emperor this afternoon. The Emperor refused to accept the resig- nation of Saionji, but accepted the resg- nations of Sakatani and Yamagata
 The whole matter is now believed to be settled. There probably will be some changes of items in the budget and the government may decide not to increase taxation, but instead reduce the appropri- ation of the army and navy. A loan to cover the deficit is also possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Platt Must Give up Papers.

New York, January 14.-Counsel for Mae Wood, who has brought suit for divorce against Senator Thomas c. Platt, se- cured an order from Justice Newburge- today directing the senator to transfer all letters and papers pertaining to the case to the plaintiffs attorneys for inspection. In granting the permission the papers were submitted to the court Miss Wood asserts she was married to Senator Platt in 1901. The senator denies any wedding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Swiss Officer Dismissed.

Berne, Switzerland, January l4-Captain Fisher, of the Swiss army, has been dis missed from the service by a courtmartial for having compromised the reputation of the Swiss army abroad. Captain Fish CT was, until recently. inspector of Mo roccan police. He wen. out to Tangier with Colonel Muller, the Swiss inspector general of the police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Taft Will Not Resion.

Washington, January 14-Secretary Taft today indicated that he would like to be quoted as saying that there is ab- solutely no foundation for the rumors that he is to resign from the cabinet. The printed story was to the effect that Sec retary Taft would resign and devote his entire attention to his nomination for president. z ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Drowned In lev Water.

Paris, January 14.-Great excitement was caused this afternoon by the break ing of the ice on the lake in the Bois De Boulogne, some 30 young people being precipitated into the water. It was feared at first that many of them were drowned, but after a detachment of foremen had dragged the lake by the aid of search lights. it was found that only two had been drowned. both bodies being re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
Wild Cry of Fire.

Then came the inevitable cry of fire. Every eye witness said that the audience rose en masse. and the one impulse was to reach the front door. All attempted It. but few got out. The seats in the center of the hall were of the usual fold ing variety. screwed to the floor while those along the sides of the wall were
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
STATE WINS FIRST
 POINT IN THE CASE
Judge s. D. WeakIey Is Upheld
 In Argument
AFFIRMATIVE SITUATION
Judge Thomas c. Jones and State At torney Garber Exchange Pertinent Remarks-Bowie Will Speak
 For Railroads Today.

Montgomery, January 14-(Special.) J. The feature of the hearing of the rail road cases before Judge Thomas G. Jones, in the United States court, today, was an exchange of remarks between the judge and Attorney General Garber, with regard to alleged criticism of the court by the state officers
 MT. Garber had said that the court would have no right to go into the mo- tive of the legislation under discussion, neither would 1t be proper for the court to consider the allegations that the gov ernor had brought this about as a result of prejudice against railroads, or words to that effect.
 Judge Jones replied that it would not be decent for the court to criticise the gov ernor of the state; neither is it decent for the same governor to criticise the judge of the court in which the case are being tried,' he continued. The matter Is of moment because of interviews given out in the past in which Governor Conner has, it was charged, criticised the court for the granting of orders preventing the enforcement of state laws.
 State Wins Point.
 The state won the first point today Judge s. D. Weakley argued that the mo- ton of the state to strike the supplement tai bills was the affirmative situation and he was upheld by the court. Attor- ney General Garber thereupon opened the argument. He will be followed by former Congressman S. J. Bowie. The points so far are preliminary l. e.. the right of the supplemental bills to cover new laws as part of the old litigation, and the mo- ton to dismiss the injunction applying to the old laws on the ground that the said acts have been abated by repeal.
 Colonel Garber in his argument said that the supplemental bill contained new matter and should not be included as a part of the original bills. The attorney general contended that under the new laws the defendants under the original bills could not be made defendants under the supplementary bill, as state laws had deprived them of the authority to bring these suits. He spoke at length upon the question of allowing the supplemental bills being considered a part of the original bills and cited authorities to up hold his contention. sFIe said that the supplemental bills contained matter which was new and Independent.
 Authority To Sue State.
 He also touched upon the authority of suing the state, and said that if the at torney general was included in the opera ton of the injunction it had to be done in his official capacity. He quoted Judge Newman of Georgia in the opinion in reference to bringing proceedings against a governor.
 Colonel Garber took up all day in his speech, contending from the first to last that the new laws were not to be reached by supplementing the old bills, but must be reached by separate litigation.
 It is expected that the first speech of the railroad side will take up most of the day tomorrow. It will be made by $. j.. Bowie, former Congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
A New Richmond.

A Mckinley as a Hanna of a presden- tial boom is being sprung upon political Washington. It relates to the efforts of Representative Mckinley of Illinois to promote the presidential aspirations of Speaker Cannon. The Illinois congress- man believes the leading representative of his state has fine chance for the nomin- ation, and he is missing no opportunity to Impress this, fact upon the country through the circulation of arguments and literature in favor of the speaker
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15
French Parliament Opens.

Paris, January 14.-The opening ses- sion of the French parliament was held this afternoon with the usual formali- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-15

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
Ball and Nicholson are
 Tied in Coli Championship

The eighth handicap for the NichoI- son cup on the golf links of the coun- try Club was won by Mir. A o. F. Nicholson. and at the close of the drSt two months of play he and Fred s. Ball are tied for the lead with Ia points to their credit
 An even thirty players started in the eighth handicap nineteen of them re- turning cards. The nineteen were so closely punched as to make the scores for the day remarkable. The race is getting pretty warm and so far seems to be between Messrs. Nicholson, Ball, Thomas. Powell and Foster with Sei. bles, Tyson, McKinnie, Brame and Cody coming fast. Mir. Ball finished second In. the eighth handicap 3 points behind the winner. Judge Thomas finished third, only 2 points behind Mir. Ball. Mir. Poster finished fourth, only point behind Judge Thomas. Mfr. Brame fifth. only 1 point behind Mir. Foster. Messrs. McKinnie and Tyson tied for sixth place. points behind Mr. Brsme. Mir. Seibles eighth. only 2 points be- hind Messrs. Tyson and McKinnie and Mir. Powell 2 points behind Mfr. Seibles. Messrs. Cody and Stratford tieing for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
Memphis and Little Rock
 Are Claiming fhe Pennant

Memphis, Tsnn Feb. 23. Especial, !, --Unless the magnates that gathered at the Little Rock meeting on Washing toms birthday. violated all set tradf- tions for snbbinE." Atlanta and Mem over the prospects for d, pennant dur- ing the fofthcoming season In the Southern League.
 A poll taken of a score in attepdance mansssfs ma ss sS rsyesasa @ A atianta and Mem phis favored for the flag.
 The entire list claimed s0r signed by Manager Babb and from which will be piucked the regular iine-up the season
 Pitchers-stockdaIe. Shields. oarrity,. schwenck. Shulz. Savidge Chappeiie C catchers. rs .Huriburt. owens. ott,
 First base--cary.
 Second base -Cranston,s Redmond.
 shortstop--V Vogai. Buemiller
 Third baeemanr Cox Babb,
 Outfielders--D Donahue. Collins. Fox.
 Excluding stockdhfe.. Shields, Huri- burt Owens Carey and Babb. the list named appear as strangers to South ern Leaguerss but regulations tbufit on ed last season. preceded them, and -sc- cording to Manager Babb, who has res turned from Little Rock the naguates seemed to prefer either the line of the locals or the Atlanta club when trying to pick the winner of the next race.
 Nick Carter. the right fielder of the Memphii of 1907, has been released. He may be signed by Birmingham. The passing of Carter breaks up the entire outneld of last season, composed of Jack Manning Si Neighbors and Carter. In Billy Dougherty, Qrth Collinsa and Bill Fox. however, the local officials to tie teams outside territory. ss., < P ..7.
 Fox led the New York State League fielders In hts position 1 and hit hard with the stick. He ran bases we'll and the desire of Manager Babb to sign him menced in the middle part of last sea- son and only ended a few days ago when the signature was secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
Beneficiary of Charity:
 McCorUitch Deserted Vie

Claiming that she had been left homeless and pennliess by husband whom she had married but six months ago, Mrs. John McCorvitch applied 10 the local organization of the Salvation Army yesterday for funds which would enable her to buy ticket to friends In OpeliIxa. The Salvation Army gave the woman shelter for the night and fur nished her with a ticket to her home.
 The story which the woman told the Salvation Army was pitiful in the ex- treme. She stated to Captain Odom that she came to Montgomery two or three days ago from Opeiika in com pany with her husband. For several days, she said. in company with her husband. they had begged for assfs- tance in the down town district.
 The story which they told was one of desoIation. To the business men Of the city it was represented that they had lost everything in a fire which had destroyed their home tn Opelika, and they wished funds to enable them to. reach friends In SeNth Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
CALENDAR OF SPORTS
Monday.

Monday. Opening of Canadian Bowling Asso- ciatfou annual tournament-at Toronto Stx-day walking match for world s championship starts in Kansas Cfty. Charley Grimm. of Australia, vs. Jem pffacOll, English featherweight cham pions twenty rounds, before the Na- tionai Sporting Club. London. Tuesday. Long Island Automobile Club econ omy test. 2A2 miles.
 ScplIlng match for worlds champion ship between Webb and Tressider, on Waganui River. New Zealand
 Wednesday. Meeting of National League in New York.
 Opening of bench shows in Pitts burg, Pa, and Topeka, Kas.
 Thursday. Harry Lewis vs. Tommy Sullivan. ef. teen rounds before the Colorado Ath-
 Saturday. Chicago team of American League leaves on spring trip to California. Annual contest for the Mackey rae- qust at Tuxedo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24

Captain odom says that the story which they told sounded so reasonable and pathetic that every business man to whom they applied furnished them with various amounts of money.
 The woman told Captain odom that after they had collected about Sss, her husband left their boarding house and returned with a large jug of whiskey. AS the result of some words which the two had on his return with the jug of whiskey, Mrs. sMcCorvitch says that her husband left her for parts unknown with all of the money which they had collected. This occurrence the woman said was on saturday night.
 Being friendless and absolutely pen niless. the woman applied to the Saliva tion Army, and was given shelter-and 2 return ticket to opeIika. by Captain Ddom. Mrs. Mccorvitch also states that since her marriage with McCor- witch six months ago in Georgia. they have been travelling about the country preaching for q livelihood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24

are to the effect that the young iadx ge resting comfortably and that t le nsa thought that serious results will follow her accident. Miss Gibson is pfsps cipal of the public school at Prpatp, and is well known and popular in khis city. Her home is at Bells LandiHgst ]
 pr. c. McSwain. an aged and beg0paa citizen of this place, who has been ae4 riousIy i'll for several weeks. Is npw improving.
 Mrs. F. R. Hodapp and little son. Raymond. of Louisville. arrived FrluRy for a visit to Mrs. D. M. Hlghtowsr.
 Mrs. L. H. Perkins and children of Princeton, w. ya.s who have been in this city for weeks visiting Mrs. Per. kins's parents. Mir. and Mrs. A. W. Brazil, have returned home. e
 Hon. John o. Brown, of Troy, spent Saturday in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24

to contract, Collins led Cotton states League batters and can fil an infield position in cases of emergency. Don ahue Is a massive out1elder with q w3S sna astsnee ervss n'I the css tfal League. He comes from Evans vfiie and was a purchase.
 Biily Carpenter, the umpire who re-
 ns p se ss for soxg to sns hIm from rninGling with the moguls at Little Rock duranx the past week. Carpenter has written to friends here that. he will go to New orleans iss.n ssSn sSn PeIicans and major ieaguers. He has spent the past ten days at Cincinnati. He says he is glad to get back to the Southern circuit, where many of his
 The selection of Jack Auslstt to man. age Monroe's club In the Cotton states League the coming season completes the managerial list in that circuit as follows: vicksburg. George Blackburn.
 Jackson. Roy Montgomery.
 Gulfport. Ace. stewart.
 Meridian. Fred Schmit.
 Monroe. Jack Ausiett.
 The only changes from the lineup at the close of last season. Is Tn Meridian ana Monroe. Schmit. who takes charge of Meridian's destinies on the dfa- mond is a promising Chicago catcher with more than city league experience. Auslett managed Alexandria In the Gulf Coast League last season. Blackburn Stewart, Montgomery. Robert Gflks have all seen service fin the Southern League in other years.
 Reports from President Crowder ofil- ciaI in nature are not to the effect that Monroe's path in Withdrawing from the Gulf Coast territory for the Cotton States League. The Monroe officials have been told that they must settle with the Gulf Coast Association before being given clearance papers As she Gulf Coast and Cotton States Leagues were members of saincI classes DO trou- ble Is anticipated in Monroe being able to get freedom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
Ryan Sells Big Frenchnan |
 to Fort Wayne Central League

The Eadeau matter has been settled for keeps.
 A telegram from Ryan to The Ad- vertiser yesterday says that the Frenchman has been sold to Fort Wayne of the Central League. This makes three men of last years Climb CTS that have gone to the Central League. Bill Nye was traded to Springfield for Dick Merryman. Bill Hausen was traded to Grand Rapids for Elmer Bliss and Nadeau has been sold to Fort Wayne. Ryan seems to think pretty well of the Central League as including himself he has that League. Bliss. Merryman and Van Anda, pitchers; Fuller, catcher. and Ryan. outnelder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24

COAnnaattee'A New AutGs
 Chairman Frank Reilly of the Escam- bia County Democratic Committee today received officlal notification from Chairman Williams of the State Com rnittee of the adoption of a new rule by the committee. which requires the forwarding to each member of every county committee the call Issued by the State Committee. and also that before the County Committee can issue call for primary that each member must receive this call, instead of the chairman. as heretofore.
 Accordingly. the call for a meeting of the local County Committee has been delayed for several days. the chairman having forwarded the names of the local committeeman. and as soon as the State call is received. he will assemble the committee. When this is done. the campaign sn Escambia County for the various offices will open in earnest. and 1t Is expected that 1t will be one of the most interesting to be experienced in | many years.
 Reception te Omeerm.
 When the cruiser Montgomery reaches Pensacola tomorrow or Tues day. Commander Simpson and his of fcers and men will meet with a cor dial reception. for it has been planned l that the Mayor and a committee of five I the Carnival Association will call upor him and welcome the ship to the city 2 The bluejackets will be invited through their commanding officer. t' participate in the parade on the arriva of the King Of the Carnival. and tore main ashore during the festivities. Tn committee to welcome the Montgomery as chosen by the President of the Car n:vaI Association, Is composed of Mayo Calvin c. Goodman, J. Clarke Porter John W. LeadIey. James A. White. J George Turner and Frank L. Mayes.
 FateRman Resigns.
 G. Abbott Waterman. for the pas eight months managing editor of Tn Pensacola Journal. today resigned nj position to accept the of1lce of secre tary of the Chamber of Commerce. [ which position he had been elected b the directorate.
 Mir. Waterman, who succeeds w. Jones as Secretary of the commercie organization, left tfl.s morning for Ne' Orleans on a short combined bushes and pleasure visit, and upon his retur |. during the latter portion of the wee . will assume charge of his new duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
NEWLEAGUEFORMl.D
LITTLE ROCK MAY JOIN IF NmxT
 SEASON.
Arkamsag State League Waa Eorn,ea at Hot Springs Yesterday with Six Clubns--To Frame .
 Schedule.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. 23.--(sneeiai1 <Ark ansas State league has bee, formed, it IS said as an experiment. to test the attendance, so Little Rock coeio loin' ln event Chattanooga sue Seeas to southern league berth. The League was organized today al Hot springs, embracing clubs at>Pine BIuff Hot Springs. Popular Blufr. Newnort' Helena. and Argenta. T. J. Craighead Outlaw ball will be barred.
 Application for class D menahersb in will be made with $500 salary limit. Mike Finn has been asked to frame schedule commencing April 18th and ending Labor Day. Umpires are want ed at hundred dollars monthly sal ary and transportation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-24
Southern League Officials
 HaUe Departed For Home

Little Rock, Feb. 2s.--(Special. )-- Considerably light of purse. but just as buoyant of spirit as when they ar rived in Little Rock. Charles Frank, BiIlie Smith and Tom Fisher. South ern League delegates, departed from Little Rock this afternoon, each pro. claiming the meeting a success, and anticipating the greatest year in the Leagues history.
 "The season will be illuminating" said Frank. as he boarded his train. Starting off with fireworks. followed by 140 days of scintillating lights, end. ing with great outbursts of pyrotech. nics. That's my sentiments"
 Every club in the League is mRteri-