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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

The membership committee of the Blr- mingham Fairgrounds and Athletic league will begin this week an active can vass of the city in order that the organi- zation may get every assistance possible looking to public playgrounds in the parks of the city It is expected that a large number of citizens will respond will ingly for the cause which means good for many.
 The one park already prepared for play grounds purposes is being used extensive ly and several hundred children are to be seen daily on the grounds. In order to give instruction the various organiza- tions of the city giving assistance to the movement have consented for their phy- sieal instructors to devote few hours week to the movement. At a meeting of the physical directors of the organiza- tons it was decided to give three hours instruction every afternoon in East park now known as Recreation park, Sunday of course. excepted
 The physical instructors who are giy-
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 cacy presented itself. The interior of the park was rapidly becoming congested. while on the outside thousands swayed back and forth. The police made the first move when they placed under ar rest the drivers of three trucks from the tail ends of which orators had attempted to speak. The mob growled and swerved off. Then orders came to clear the park. Probably 5000 persons were assembled there at that time.
 The order came suddenly and no time was allowed anyone and no distinction was made as to persons Lines of mount ed policemen swept firmly down the path ways and across the greensward driving the people before them in a solid mass Jeering and hooting followed. Simul- taneously the policemen on foot took hold of the crowds that blocked the sidewalks and attempted to force them into the cross streets in the effort to disperse the mob.
 By this time the throng had increased to at least 15000. They were for the most part of foreign birth, and they were angry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
BRYAN ADDRESSES
 TWO BIG MEETINGS

Parkersburg, w. Va, March 2S.-Wh- liam Jennings Bryan tonight addressed two large indoor political gatherings in this city. The first address was at the Camden theatre and the second at the Auditorium theatre, which was an over flow meeting. MT. Bryan arrived at 5 o'clock this afternoon from Wheeling and was greeted by a arge crowd. His speeches were of the same tenor of those which he has made during the past rev days, with the exception of his reference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
TWENTY MEN DEAD
 FROM EXPLOSION
LIVES OF SUPERINTENDENT AND WORkMEN IN MINE ARE SNUF- FED OUT AND FIRE IS RAGING. IN WESTERN MINE.

Butte. Mont. March 2S.-A special to the Miner from Hania. Wyo.. says: This camp was visited by another big mine disaster this afternoon and the lives of 20 men were snuffed out by an explosion of gas in Mine No. 1 of the Union Pacific Coal company. The known dead are:
 Superintendent Alexander Briggs, mine foreman; Joseph Burton, James Knox, Alfred Dodds. Gus Raney (colored), P. A. Byrd teolored1. John Evans. Robert Her ron, Arry Lyons John Rimmer William Paseoe, Robert Warburton, Benjamin Perry. Thomas Flint, Cappa Lahti, Emil Solfvist and John 1allnen.
 All the victims are married and leave families.
 Special trains are coming from Rocl; Springs, Amy. Sunderland and Kemmer- CT. nearby mining towns with crews Of miners and fiuefghters to assist in the work of rescue.
 A fire had been raging below the tenth level since last Saturday and the force of POO miners had been laid off for the day.
 Superintendent Brigg. Foreman Joseph Burton and Dodds. of Mines Nos. 1, and 9. with q crew of 16 or l1 day men and firefighters went into the workings early this morning fighting cont1agra- tion which WAS rapidly eating its way through the workings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
WESTERN UNION ENJoiNED.
Judge Calhoun of Austin Gives Deci-
 sion In Case.

Austin. Tex. March 2S-Judgment en- joining the Western Union Telegraph company from doing an intrastate busi- ness except in the transmission of mes sages of the federal government until such time as it shall take out a permit to do business in the state anu pay the required occupation and franchise taxes, was rendered today by District Judge Calhoun, who stated that he adopted the findings of the Texas supreme court in a similar case under a like statute there The judgment in no way effects or in terferes with interstate business of the telegraph company. Motion for new trial was filed by the defense and acts as a stay of the injunction order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

to the passage of the Aldrich bill by the Senate on Friday.
 In this connection he stated that the rlea of the democratic party in it's Chi- cago platform for more money had been vindicated, as the same men who at that time were afraid the mines would hood the country with silver, on Friday voted for the Aldrich bill, and will soon start the printing presses to grinding out more money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
PRINCE DE SAGAN
 IS DISCOURAGED

New York, March 2s.-Asserting that he is much discouraged because the publicity that has followed his movements since his arrival here has interfered with his visit, Prince Helie de Sagan stated to- night that he was seriously considering an immediate return to France
 "I find I cannot live in this city," said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

rark charging directly upon the center or the square, where. stunned and confused, stood Captain O'Reilly's little band and. jbefore them the two men who nao piot-
 fed to wipe out the detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29

the Prince, land presume the best thing for me to do is to go away.
 Certain newspapers have contended ceaselessly that came here as an avowed suitor for the hand of Madame Gould. They have ruined my visit. Madame Gould and I are good friends and friend ship is all there has been between us.
 'I do not believe I ever was intended to marry added the Prince, flor l like too much to be free and to do as please Ours is friendship and that's all there is to it. But the newspapers have as- sumed to hold differently
 For best advertising cuts tr-- 'he Gawk, Age-Herald building.
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Vention.
 It looks very much now as if things were framing themselves up for split of the republicans in the coming Macon convention There will be selected TOUT uninstructed delegates from the state at large to the Chicago convention, and It is upon this selection that the hght IS expected to come.
 The Georgia republicans on the admln- istration side are inclined to be peaceapie and orderly, though they will not suplhlt to heinz run over. Whether they are going to be able to smooth things out maintain harmony and carry the con vention their own way is a problem as vet unsolved That is their hope put the other crowd may disappoint them in It.
 It may be held certain however that the administration crowd is going to send it's delegates to Chicago. whether the oth- CT element does or not. If the latter wants it's own delegation it will eVidenty have to bolt the convention, and then the question will be put up to the credentials committee in Chicago. In that event there can be little doubt as to the re- suit. o... ,.o
 In the meantime prominent Georsla publicans are predicting harmony Tn Ma con. They pretend to be looking Tor no tro,hle. and their public views of 1t are very roseate. What they think about if privately they are not saying TOT pup lication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
PLANT SPRINKLERS.

ELAN I OF FkINhLFikS. Tyrian Plant Sprinklers, with hard rubber rose spray: 16-oz. white rubber bulb. .$1.25 8-oz white rubber bulb. 85c 6-oz white rubber bulb.. 75c 4-oz white rubber bulb.. Soc Family Rubber Gloves, all
 sizes, a guaranteed
 Glove at, par ..... .59c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
Rubber Goods Department

All the Jacobs stores give special attention to Rubber Goods, Elastic Hosiery, Supporters, Trusses, Sick Room and Hospital Supplies, Crutches and similar goods. We have separate fitting rooms and ex- pert male and female attendants. Nearly all the goods sold in these departments are special qualities made to our order and not to be found in other shops.
 Family Fountain Syringe, 2-quart capacity, with three slip attach menus -..-..... ....-'. .Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
eJACOBS' A Druq Store with Every Advantage X No Drawbacks
SPRING FEVER" SARSAPARILLA-DR. LONGS

There is nothing which knocks out Spring Fever" and puts ginger in you like Dr. Long's Compound Sarsaparilla, the old fashioned Spring Medicine and Tonic Pu- rifles the blood, brightens the eyes and inn parts vigor and buoyancy. Made of well known herbs, roots and barks.
 5Oc pint; for $2.5O $1 quart; for 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
GET YOUR LIVER STRAIGHT
DO YOUR FEET HURT?

Shake little Jacobs Foot Comfort il your shoes and it will relieve the ach- fE ng, swollen, burning feeling. Price. lOG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-29
JACOBS, HEADACHE COLOGNE

For the immediate relief of all headaches
 Apply the cologne to the temples, across the forehead, and inhale from molstehed handkerchief. Four-ounce sprinkle nf top bottle ................ VVS
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Forbidding Liquor in Union station
JUDGE WHITLEY HERE
More Anxious About Needs of Tri.
bunal Than Charges Against Him.

Judge Lebbeus r. Wilfoy of the United
states district court I'm China has ar
'N"d IN Washington. and says he is pre-
pared TO meet any and all persons who
deslre To question his administration of
Justice IN the new court at Shanghai The
Judge called at the State and War de-
partmcntS today to talk with the officials
about his court. He was very much more
concerned over the needs of the new
tribunal III the matter OF additional laws
and a proper habitaiion than over the
charges preferred against him. He said
he knew that Judge Andrews and MIR.
Brooks, both members of the bar in
Shanghai, had addressed themselves di-
rectly to the President in opposition to his
administration of the court but he felt
satisfied. he said. to let the President and
Secretary Root dispose of any charges that
might be preferred against him entirely
upon the basis of the courts record.
The purpose of Judge Wilfey's visit 10
Washington, according to his own state
ment, was not to defend himself against
charges. because these had already been
thoroughly exploited and thrashed out
What he did desire, he said. was to secure
conSreS Ssonal authorization for the adop-
ton Ivy his court of the California code
as a basis of Judicial procedure. For a
year the court has been working along
entirely under the common law good
enough in itself. but entirely Inadequate
and too archaic to meet modern condi-
tions. AS appeals from his court would
lie to the California court it would be in
the interest of simplicity and expedite
business to have its procedure based upon
the same code.
Judge Whitley also declared that the
court was very insuffciently housed and
will endeavor to interest Secretary Root
in the proposition to erect a courthouse in
Shanghai for it's accommodation.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
House District Committee to Hold
Hearing Thursday.

At o'clock Thursday afternoon the
District committee OF the House will hold
a public hearing on the bill Ia I'ermit the
street railway companies 10 extend their
tracks to the Union station and on the
proposition for a cross-town line on Flo
rda avenue and d north and south line
to connect with the Capital Traction Com
pany. These extensions Were provided
for in a bill argued before the District
COMMITTEES last session, but which failed
of passage.
At 10 o'clock Thursday morning the
District committee will continue its con
sideration OF the permanent trackage bill.
with reference to the universal transfer
amendment offered by Representative
Madden of Illinois at yesterday secret
session OF the committee. y warm time
is exrected as 1t is certain that the vari-
GUS interes SITS affected will all be repre-
sented
To Open P Street Northeast.
Representative Gardner of Michigan, a
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CONDITION OF CUBA.
Gov. Magoon Commended by, the
President.

In transmitting to the Senate today the
report of Provisional Governor MaSoon on
conditions in Cuba the President said:
Il cannot too heartily commend the ac-
ton of the provisional governor ana his
civil associates and of the army IN all It's
parts in connection with this Cuban mat
ter | am glad to be able to say that we
can now definitely announce that one
year hence by or before February l. 1879,
we shall have turned over the island 10
th.. nr.sidrnt and congress to be elected
next December by the people OF Cuba.
our word TO turn over the island to its
own people will be scrupu'ously regarded
and through their own president ana CON
gress they will administer the government
of the island a year hence.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

case as an illustration. He was asked
where and when and to whom.
ITO boy named Bingham began
the witness.
What Bingham. demanded Jerome
.the police commissioner
rhaw himself joined in the genera
laughter He looked annoyed. however
when the witness said he had used the
defendant as the example of the son oi
a rich man.
At the conclusion of koehler's testi-
mony luncheon recess until : o'clock pm
was ordered
Evening star., 1908-01-14
THE SMALL BUILDING.
Wanted for the Overcrowded Treas
ury Department

In his deficiency estimates for the pres
ent fiscal year. recently presented to Con-
gress. Secretary Cortelyou has asked for
an appropriation for rent for four floors
of the Small building. 14th and G. streets
northwest. all of that building except the
first floor. In case the appropriation is
granted the Treasury will at once move a
number of the employees of the auditor
for the state and other departments to
the building. The Treasury is tremen-
douslv crowded and room must be found
for some of the offices. The Small build
ing is Understood to be fireproof
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WILL NOT RESIGN.
Secretary Taft Says There Is No
Foundation for the Rumor.

Secretary Taft today indicated that H."
would like to be quoted as saying that
there is absolutely no foundation Tor the
rumor that hc is TO resign from Presi-
dent Rooscvet'S s cabinet. The printed
story was to tho effect that Secretary
Taft would resign from the cabinet in the
near future in order that he might de-
vote his entire attention to his campaign
for nomination aS President.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
KENTUCKY SENATORSHIP.
Former Gov. Beckham Three Votes
Short of Election.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. January ia
telephone message from Frankfort says
the result Of the ballot for United
States senatorship in the house and
senate today leaves former Gov. Beck
ham three votes short of election.
separate ballots We're cast today IN
the two houses. \ joint session VIII
be held tomorrow.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Taft to Speak in Philadelphia

Secretary Taft left here at 800 o'clock
this afternoon for Philadelphia. where he
will make all address at the banquet OF
the Ohio Society of Philadelphia tonight.
1t is said that the Secretary will speak
extemporaneously and will not confine dis
remarks to any particular topic. lie VIII
return TO this city tomorrow morning IN
time TO appear before the House commit
tee on appropria tionS to explain the needs
of the Panama canal work.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Judicial Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate in executive session has
confirmed the nomination of Ralph +,
Campbell to be United States district
Judge for the estern district of Oklahoma
and of John IL. Cotteral TO the same
office in the western district OF that
state.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Goold Appeal Dismissed.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star
MONTE CARLO. January l4--The ap-
peal of Vera st. Leger Goold and his wife
for revision of the sentences passed upon
them on December for the murder of
Emma Levin has been dismissed.
1ioold was sentenced to penal ServItude
for life and his wife to death. the trial
court being of the opinion that Goold was
instigated to his share i'll the crime by his
wife. who has mach the stronger charac-
ter. Should the sentence be carried ont in
Mrs. Goods case she will be suillolined.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

member Of the House appropriations COM
mittee, has received from d number Of
citizens of kenilworth request that P
stree. northeast be opened to the District
bnc. Mr.. tiardncr will Introduce a bill
on the subject. Tho complaint of the
kenil"orth citizens ALLEGES that P street
Is not ooen across the Pennsylvania rail-
road tracks. and that there is not at
present thoroughfare across those
tracks.
Forbidding Liquor in Union Station.
A bill forbidding the sale of intoxtcants
IN the new Union station was introduced
IN the House today by Representative
ltefflin OF Alabama. The measure was re-
ferred to the District Of Columbia com
mittec OF the House and will be submit
led TO the Commissioners for renort
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Street Railway Extension.

Senator Gallinscr has received ii petition
signed BY about 800 citizens of East
Washington and others favorins the pas
sage OF bill directing the Capital Trac-
t'on company to construct A double-tracL
me from 'th street northwest east along
+ florlda avenue to Sth street northeast. and
thence south on Sth street to connect with
It's present lines at Sth street and Peunsyl-
Vanla avenue southeast. and also "A dou-
bie-track line rom Sth and r streets
northeast 10 l lie Union station
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Fire Burned All Night.

The fire was not brought under control
until early this morning after assistance
lad arrived from Reading and Pottstown.
Physicians and nurses were also sent Ia
Royertown from Reading and aided ma
tcr!ally in aileviating the sufferinpS of The
injured who had leaped from the windows
III their mad rush TO escape the flames
Ear.y today about fitty members OF the
state constdbulary which is stationed in
this district came over from Reading on
special train
The work of removing tho bodies from
the debris Will be- unusually ted Gus and
hazardous. When the crush was ar its
height the floor gave way precipitating
many persons TO the basement and the
bodies of these Will be buried beneath the
Charred timbers and tons OF brick from
the ruined walls.
In addition TO the opera house the Farm
crs' National Bank. Rahn's hardware
store and the dwellings OF George Rahn.
Harry Pennypackcr and Alfred S FASH
ard were burned
Monetary Loss Only $4,000.
rhe monetary loss will amount 10 onlv
$1,000
For several months the Sunday Schoo!
pupils OF ST. Johns Lutheran Church had
been rehearslng THE Scottish Reforma-
ton which was being staged by Mrs
III. r Monroe Of Washington, tho author
ess. and when the curtain rose at : o'clock
the opera house was thronged with repre-
Continued on Fifth Pase)
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Cousins Were Deficient.

On cross e cNa mination Mr.. Jerome
drew out the fact that Henry copley.
while incapacitated for mental work.
was never confined
DR. William w. :. Butler of Roanoke,
Va. former assistant physician at the
Western tunatic Asylum. Staunton.
Va, where Horace :. Thaw. a paternsl |
cousin of Harry Thdw. was confined.
was the next witness.
When DIR. Butler was asked as to
Horace Thaw's condition up to the
time of his death. District Attorney
Jerome again objected on the ground
OF the confidential relation between
physician and patient. and was sus-
tanned. The district attorney also sue
cessfully objected to the introduction
III evidence of the commitment papers
prepared when Horace Thaw was ad
mitted to the asylum on the ground
that they were hearsay. Mr. Littlcton
took an exception To both rulings.
Or. L. =. Foster of Norfolk. Va. for
merIv of the Eastern State Hospital
for the Insane. at Williamsburg. Va.
where William :. TlRw. another cousin
of the defendant was connued, was
next on the stand.
Thaw's Old Teacher
DR. Foster was asked to identify the
records of the asylum as 10 the admit
tance of William Thaw and did 50. When
the record was offered in evidence Mr..
Jerome objected on the ground that it
was not competent testimony. and was
sustained.
Mr.. Littletou here recalled Or. Dccmar
and succeeded ia circumventinS the for
MGR objections Of tue district attorney as
10 tho ease OF John Ross. DIR. Dccmar
said ~ ceased to he Ross physician after
IN. latter was committed 10 the Hope In
stitu;ion for the Feehle-minded. where he
is still a lEatient He was allowed 10 tell
of Ross mental condition and declared II
unsound. the symptoms being manacal.
Charles koehler OF Wlnona. Mimi. VINO
was a teacher at Wooster University.
Ohio. in 1886. when Harry Thaw was a
student there. took the stand and was
asked to tell his impressions OF Fhaw as
A boy of sixteen or seventeen years OF
age District Attorney Jerome objected,
hut the witness was allowed To proceed.
.Harrv Thaw always had a nervous
gait and walked jerkily. he said His
ewes were striking. his complexion ane-
mic His manner in the classroom was
abStracted and indifferent HIS eyes
usually had a liked, staring gaze There
was never any warmth in his cycs-no
illumination.
Mr. koehler said h. set down many of
Thaws eccentricities in diary. which
was DESTROYED ten years ago. Thaw' 5
mind always worked slowly and he had
great difficulty in following any demon
strat;ou-hi. manner was irrational
Was Sad Example.
cross examined by District Attorney
Jerome. Mr. Koehler said 2tr boys came
under his care at Wooster. and since
that time as IA teacher ne has been thrown
IN contact with l..oo boys or more The
witness insisted. however, that the mem
rrt. ,..,I..
/ stood out above the others When
Jerome asked if the witness had carried
Thaw along in his mind "a horrible
example Mr.. Littleton objected and
was sustained 10y the court
| koehler said he had often used Ihaw $
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Weather.

Fair tonight; minimum tenn
perature about 25 degrees. To
morrow fair, with rising tenn
perature.
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Control of Car Lines.

\ petition has been referred To the Sen
ate District committee favorinS the pas
sage OF 4 measure giving the District
Commissioners control of the local street
railway companies. Another petition. pre-
sented by Senator Stone of Missouri. pro-
testing against the enactment of leg sla-
ton prohibiting the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in the District of Columbia and
signed by the officers Of the St. Louis
Hotelmen's Association. has been received
by the committee.
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STORY NOW STARTS
IN THAW'S DEFENSE
Insanity Plea Drags Out Fam
lily Skeletons.
SOME IMBECILE RELATIVES
Defendants Boyhood Teacher Tells
of His Deficiency.
UNCLE DIED A MENTAL WRECK
Two Cousins Were Confined in Asy-
lums-One Is Now in a Home
for Feeble-Minded.
SOME IMBECILE RELATIVES
UNCLE DIED A MENTAL WRECK

NEW YORK. January II. - The dlrect
ease Of the people against Harry Tha".
accused of the murder of Stanford White.
is finished and today the defense Will
begin its effort to show that Thaw
was not mentally responsible for his
act when he shot down the architect
on the roof of Madison Square Gar
d n the night OF June -. 1906 That
insanity pure and simple IS the defense
on which Thaw'S attorneys will rest their
case was made plain in the opening ad-
dress of Martin w. Littleton. Thaws chief
counsel, yesterday. The attorney prom
ised to show the jury that ThaW had
been insane since boy. that the burden
of insanity came to him from both the
paternal and maternal line. and that in
the very nature of things he could not
have been mentally responsible for his ac-
tions on the night of the tragedy. How
Mr. Littleton expects to show that Thaw
is now sane, and SO save him from the
asylum for the criminal insane, il he does
expect to do so. he did not say. 1t is eN-
pccted that his first witnesses called will
be medical authorities. probably those
who attended Thaw during his youth or
those who are prepared to testify to the
mental condition of other members of the
Thaw family. DIR. Deemar and DIR. Bne-
aman. both of whom were called at the
first trial. will again be witnesses.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will. without doubt
be called to the stand. but District At
keep her story out of the record of the