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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
GAN DEMOCRATS CAPTURE SENATE2 Republican Majority of Thirty
 to Be Overcome ANOTHER FINANclER FALLS C. w. Morse, an Interesting Example of Wildcat Methods-Thaw
 Verdict Satisfies
 New York.

New York. February s.--While on his tour of the south AIr, Bryan said: T do not know whe the denooratic stand ard-bearer may be, but know that it takes 8. democratic Senate, and House to uphold the President" If this is an in- timatlon that a democratic Senate is a possibility it will strike most persons as being most remarkable; yet MT. Bryan s wisdom commands consideratiop for any prognostication he may utter.
 If the democrats should overcome the present republican majority in the upper house the victory would be unprecedent- ed In the Senate there are 92 members. Had 1t not been for the admission of Oklahoma as a state the republicans would have had at present the necessary two-thirds majority to ratfy treaties without democratic aid. The party divis- ion as it stands now is 6l to Sl--a larger republican majority than the democrats have ever had to overcome in any of their victories since the civil war. Ill one case a plurality of fourteen has been over come and in another a majority of eight In weighing the democratic chances It Is well to consider that there are only 22 states where the electoral vote is in doubt and in some of these it Is stretch ing point to say that they are in doubt But we will call them doubtful because they have changed faith one or more times since the election of 1892. These states are as follows:
 California, Colorado, Connecticut. Della ware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Utah. Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
 These are the states that are always republican, Iowa. Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Electoral vote divided on dis trict plan, 1S92), Minnesota, New Hamp- shire, North Dakota, divided l892), Ohio, (one democratic elector 1S92), Oregon Gone democratic elector 1S92), Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont.
 These are the states that are always democratic: Alabama, Arkansas. Florida, Georgia. Louisiana. Mississippi, North Carolina Oklahoma, South Carolina, Ten nessee, Texas Virginia.
 After the twenty-two doubtful states the remaining twenty-four are evenly di- vided. There will be thirty vacancies in the Senate next year, seven from repuh- lioan states, seven from democratic states. and sixteen from doubtful states. In five of these doubtful states the retir- ing members are democrats. It Is only by carrying five of the states that have gone republican for the last sixteeh years that the democrats can. overcome the ma jority. If they retain their present seats and carry every state they have carried in either of the last four Presidential elections the republicans will still have a majority of eight. The Evening Post prints a list of states that will elect Sen ators next year. It shows the present complexion of the state legislatures and the date of the last election of a demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
MISS JOHNSON IS DEAD.
Four Small Cottages Destroyed By
 Fire In Decatur.

Decatur. February s.-(special)-Miss Mary Johnson died at the home of her nephew. Alex stroub, four miles south of Decatur, last night after short illness with pneumonia Miss Johnson was more than 50 years of age and had never been married Her people were among the first settlers of this county, and were num- bered among the most highly respected citizens. Miss Johnson leaves nephew, Alex Stroup, and the following nieces: Mrs Will Austin and Mrs. s. T. Long or New Decatur and Mrs. A. J. Robinson of Simpson, this county The remains will be inferred tomorrow in the Johnson family burying grounds. near Austinville.
 At an early hour this morning fire totally destroyed four small cottages be- longing to o. J. Thomas and occupied by negroes. The cause of the fire is un- known. The cottages were situated near the dividing line, between Decatur and New Decatur. The loss is about $l5o0, partially insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Murderous Young Italian.

Philadelphia. February s-Search is be- ing made by the police today for Pas quale Grasso, a young Italian, who yes terday stabbed 19-year7pld Marie Cifelli. shot her father, Gieseppi Cigelli, instantly killed her brother, A1fonzo, aged 16 years, and then made his escape. The father and the girl are in a serious condition. Tho
 tragedy occurred in the Cifelli home, and is said to have been the outcome of quarrel which began over bill Grasso owed for board It is said Grasso was q suitor for the hand of the girl and refused to pay board on the ground that he was exempt. iLi 3i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

faith in him even after his first arrest some weeks ago. It looked as though the police had made a serious blunder-
 ''Yet, although he had a long police record in the west, Wolf did not even take the common precaution of changing his name when he set up in business. He did not show ordinary foresight after he was arrested for picking a mans pocket and aroused much sympathy when he proved his ability as fairly substantial business man. Instead of abandoning his evil ways, in a few days he was back at his old tricks, was nabbed by his victim in a crowd, landed in jail and his whole past was revealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Paint Concern Bankrupt.

Chicago, February s-An involuntary pe- tition in bankruptcy against Heath & Milligan. one of the oldest and largest paint manufacturing firms in this state, was filed in the federal district court to- day following a conference of creditors of the concern. The petition is of a formal nature and contained no specific claims. w. c. Niblack, D. c. Day and w. s. Zibell were named as receivers. Their bonds were fixed at s100,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Receiver Made Permanent.

. Providence, R. l., February S.-John B. Reagan, an attorney of this city. was appointed permanent receiver of the New England Trust company after hearing be- fore Judge Sweetland in the superior court today. In reporting to the court on the condition of the trust company, which suspended on January IS. Temporary Re- ceiver Hilton stated that the prospects for an early dividend to depositors were not bright, and that the affairs of tho institution were very much involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Postal Changes.

Washington, February S-(Special.)- Postmasters appointed: Moundsville, Hale county George B. Pickens; Perdue Hill, Monroe county, Hattie D. Agee; Dock vile, Clark county Donia N. Tate. The postoffice at lola, Covington county, will be discontinued March S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

This table contains little encouragement for the democrats. yet 1t Is contended that if the democrats win it will be by land slide that is why MT. Bryan and his friends are not discouraged when past performances are pointed out to them, The total republican majorities in the nineteen legislatures which the party con trols in the foregoing group of states is more than 1,5O0. In seven they have more than a hundred majority each; yet If the democrats are to win the republicans must retain no more than three of the Senate seats vacated next year. The Post goes oif:
 Tn the midteRm elections, however; as- suming that the democrats should have carried the Presidency and made a req sonable beginning with the Senate, the change might more easily happen. There are only five democrats in the class of Senators whose terms expire on March 3. 1911 Sixteen others come from states we have classed as possibly ''debatable, and ten of these-Indiana, Utah, Mary land, Connecticut, New York. California, Wisconsin, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Missouri-appear also in this years list. The others which have been carried by the democrats or fusionists at one or more of the last four elections, are Ne braska, Montana. Wyoming, Delaware, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Nebras ka elected fusion Senator In 1895 Mon tana democrat in 1901, Delaware last in 1897, New Jersey in 1893, and West Vir- ginia in 1893.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

A southern man visiting in New York has discovered that dishes served. as ter rapin In the big hotels and restaurants Is not always terrapin. He was so inter- ested in his discovery that he made an investigation and has announced in a letter to the Sun that nowadays terrapin is often if not generally represented in the flesh by muskrats. Formerly Dob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
MOONLIGHT BALL At the Hippodrome
 Tuesday Night.
 Great Novelty Prof. McC Connell, Mgr.

Now for big bargains. We are selling all our Suits and Overcoats one-half price. Come get a bargain.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN
 CLOTHING co.
 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

cratic populist or fuslonist Senator when such an event has occurred within the last twenty-one years;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

It is to be hoped that we have heard the last of Harry Thaw for a long time. now that he is in a madhouse. No verdict of a jury in New York in recent years has given such satisfaction it sat isfied Thaw's chief counsel, the district attorney and the community at large. The murderer of Stanford White is par anoiac; he suffers from a form of insani- ty known as the manic-depressive, which Is incurable. His paronoia had reforma- tory manifestations. He believed it to be his duty to bring punishment on certain persons guilty of offenses he is presumed to have believed real, and it Is only fair to say that the district attorney at the trial expressed the belief that these of lenses were real Thaw appealed to the district attorney and to societies organ ized for the prevention of vice and the protection of innocence. Failing to find legal evidence of the primes he declared had been committed these persons could give him no help. Then 1t was that he imagined himself to be an instrument of providence for bringing the guilty to pun ishment. Possessed by that delusion he killed Stanford White. The sentiment of the community Is that public safety demands the incarceration of Thaw for the remainder of his life Alienists de- clare that further occurrences of the homicidal outbreaks are reasonably cer- tain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

fuI CoI0red Plates of Fowls true to life. It tells all about all kinds of Thorough bred Fowls, with life-like illustrations, and prices of same. It tells how to raj SC poultry successfully and how to treat all, diseases common among them. It gives working plans and illustrations of convenient Poultry Houses. It tells al ahoi1f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

Though the taint of insanity is in the Thaw family the young mans present plight is due to the gay life of Broad way which has claimed so many victims. He didn't bring an unblemished reputa- tion to Broadway, but the oftener he came the wilder were the stories which followed in his wake. There was no Broadway gayety that he did not drink to the very dregs. His victim, Stanford White though his fame as an architect was world wide, was also a victim of Broadway. A man of remarkable physi- cal strength, he found time after business hours to take part in orgies that have made his name a byword. It was on Broadway that he met Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Thaw, the other two parties in the inevitable triangle.
 In Broadway's long list of victims are the names of Putnam Bradlee Strong and Bettina Gerard, who became national fig ures. Strong was an army officer of ex- cellent repute. He had a leave of ab- sence and decided to spend 1t in New York He forgot his duty to his country and eloped with May Yohe, the divorced chorus girl wife of Lord Hope. Strong Is now a dealer in a gambling house in No-Man's Land" beyond the munich pal confines of Hong Kong. China May Yohe is singing in ten cent concert halls out west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Incubators and Brooders

It gives full instructions for operat- ing all kinds of incubators. This chap ter Is mary elously complete and worth dollars to anyone using an incubator. It gives descriptions and prices of Incubators, Breeders and all kinds of Poultry Supplies. In fact, it is an en- cyclopedia of chickendom and will be mailed to anyone on receipt of only 15 cents Your money returned if not pleased.
 C.C. Shoemaker, Box 134S F'rcepOrt, III.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
SEASON FOR OPEN
AIR KENNEL SHOWS
FIRST HELD ON WILLETS
FARM.
Dog LoUers and Breeders Erpect q
Record Summer for Out
door Exhibitions.

The first omen air dog show of the season took
Mace yesterday at Howard Wiletts's Gedney farm
near White Plains In the next tmrty Gays
seven more open air kennel shows will be held in the
Fast This is the largest number OF open air oos
I.xhil,i+ions TO be held in this country in such
short time and II speaks well for the rapid progress
that has been made in the breeding and exnloins
of 6egs in the last two years The shreWd amer
can is fast realizing that the breeding OF dogs is
profitable.
IT, x1-ee+rbes+er Kennel Club, which held the
-rst or these shows was organized last year Mr..
Willets granted the use OF his eeauu1uI country
estate including the stables. which are used Tor
hencbinr the dogs. The list Of prizes was more
liberal than ever the judges were well selected and
the residents turned out in their best for the open
air dog show Much credit must be given to Messrs
pyille:s Sands Untermyer, Brookheld, McComp'
Ncr,,1ire and Greer for the success Of the show
On saturday MAY 80. the Long Island Kennel
Club will hold IN open air dog show at the
rrsphton Beach racetrack The club has been hold
ing shows for years. but this year new feature
will be whippet racing. Many valuable cups and
trizes viii he offered
The shou % the Ladies Kennel Association OF
America is always Of the events Of the kenne!
world This Years show takes places at the Mine
ola fair grounds Iune and ). Tie membership of
this club is very large Miss Anna Sands is presi-
dent Mrs. Perry Belmont IS treasurer and Mrs.
r c. W. NadsWorth is secretary The Misses
Alger Grace, Cameron and Bird are members Of
the council Two prominent English Judges will
make special "trip this year TO assist in the 9udg-
ing over So cash prizes, beside several cups
VII reward the winners
The Rhode Island Kennel Club will hold a dog
show at Boyden Heights, Providence. r. l., May
50 Fer several seasons this club has not given q
show but Will he sure to have large entry list
this year
The Anthracite Kennel Club will held a show on
June 70 and i, al Scranton A large entry is ex-
pected.
The Nissakickon Kennel Club viii hold ITS show
q. Wissafichon Feighte, Philadelphia. Ju-le b.
Last year this show z four-point event. II
was conceced TO be the largest and best open air
dog show ever given in America The proceeds arc
a, given 10 charity
The Cedarhurst Kennel Club viii hole its show
on the club grounds June p. The entry list S.
always well filled.
The North Jersey Kennel Club will have a show
on June s Hsckensack. y j. This club has
given several successful shows in she las; twc
years
The BuIGo1 Club Of America wiil hold its first
specially Snow under &. + G rules on NAY q
and q. in the NcCreery Building. this c!:y. Rich
ard Croker, jr. is president, and John Collins OF
Brooklyn. chairman Of the executive COMMITTEES.
This show viii be exclusively for English bulldogs
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

,antIv lighted at night, I'm picturesq 900 tnc.1
traotive manner. and for this purpose 80 ,I
descent and $50 arc lamps have oeeI nst' 80 mill
In keeping with the circus atmosphere ' -
49, oe7ce but the tickets will be sold rom
an, old red wagon. This wagon is t"s t,. ,La
feet long with ticket windows es,Lt eha
ticket sellers to handle a large attenuaOe ontno
oroudine or confusion. The bill for the ope -,
80, t os follows: The Nelson family or bisiSH
acrobats. from the London Hippodrome' 49,.
Rristors troupe of performing ponies.
hollands bareback and high schooi riuiis .ts
che give FIvng Moores. the latest senSatloHi' ~
..rIu1os In their death defying autonoDlle dS''
Adele Nelson queen of the air; the Merry VIZ. VIZ"
waltz" ON horseback. the Human Butterhies'
spectacular aerial ballet; John 1- houiii9o
sa,,so and her French ballet: Sticks perform
TO- s.aIs and sea1ions Captain French's Wild west
Rouph Riders and genuine Sioux Indians IN d seie
of snorts and incidents of life on the pialhs' anu
es., otber wonderful and entertaining circus ana
hinpOdrome acts.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
CIRCUS AT CONEY ISLAND.
A Permanent Show To Be Opened Next
SATURDAY. Afternoon

With everything new, from sawdust TO a numer-
Gus variety of flags, what is announced as the
Largest permanent circus in the world" the Coney
Island Hippodrome Circus, will be opened on next
Saturday afternoon at Coney Island. This latest
addition to the numerous places of amusement and
pleasure that have made that Island famous the
world over is in Surf avenue between 10th and 2st
streets and true the traditions of the American
circus, is under canvas.
The lot which the Hippodrome Circus has been
erected has a frontage of $50 feet Surf avenue
and runs back to the ocean, depth of $50 feet.
The lot has been graded and covered with cinders,
so that there will be no dust or mud The tent is
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
J L0ND0N'S BIG SHOW
Architectural Styles at the Franco
British Exhibition.
London. May 13.

London May Ii.
The opening Of the city OF white palaces by
the Prince and Princess CT Wales is a pictur-
esque event 8ith All unfinished stage setting
Fifteen thousand wOrkmen, who have been en-
pioyed for many months the buildings and
grounds OF the Franco British Exhibition at
Shepherds Bush, are still occupied with struct-
ural stages. decorative Processes and improve
rnent Of tire courts. gardens promenades and
water basins for cascades anc fountains: and
Their. Is ~ army Of porters. carpenters and
painters engaged in the erection - stands the
unpacfing OF cases. bales and crates and the
arrangement Of exhibits. The preparations foe
international exhibitions always backward.
and in spite Of the energy ant organizing power
displayed by the Taana cement the conditions
more or less chaotic throughout the 40 acres
Of what was not long ago waste land and s
soon to be q scene Of Oriental nagnifcenco. Tet
the opening ceremony is grand function. with
fanfares by corps Of trunpetsrs, with massed
bands and an immense chorus ana orchestra to
render the national anthem, tho Marseillaise''
and other musical numbers and with the Prince
and Princes. OF Wales and the French Ambss-
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

ACADEMY OF MUSIC 14th and Irving Place.
s15-If Were King. .,,,.
ALHAMBRA 126th and TIN ave-2-s-s anoeNhie
AsToR Broadway and 45th st--2:15-s;lo-falu III
Full
CASINO. Broadway and 39th st.-215-s:l5-Nearly
Hero
COLONIAL Broadway and ed st-2-s-VaudeVine.
DALYs Broadway between 29th and Both sts'-|'-'
S15-Ciirls.
DEWEY. 18th ST, Sd S-Faudevlilei
EDEN MUSEE. 23d St. near 9th ave--1he "oTla III
z,,pTpr ra. and 4oth st-2:15-s:2o-Father
and the Boys.
FIFTH AVENUE, Broadway and 2sth st-Vaudevilie'
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. 23d St and sth ave.-Chauncey
Olcott
HACKETT 42d st. between 7th and sth aves.--z;lo-
s:15-The Witching Hour.
1AnfJERsTEIN,s 9TH ave and 42d st-215-s:15-
Vaudeville
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
THE STAGE

,,1,e c,enee closed her engagement at the Ne"
VII Theatre on Saturday night, and to-mofro"
rsr4, Richard Garlic will begin an engagement tnefe
IN q musical comedy called Marys Aalho-
6esc-ihed as an adaptation from an olo rieh-t
fsroe henrietta Lee. John B. Park, Eiita froc'oi
OTIS Frank II. Belcher. Eoith 81 oi@h anu
Mills will be in the cast
So.,,-, r,fll begin Tomorrow night his Sec
opd week at the Academy, appearing IN IL
Were King
..7,ne Ne-rx-C;o-R Round is still whirlins at the
New circle Theatre end is receiving ample encour
agement.
Al the New Amsterdam Theatre the ever popular
Merry Widow" is enjoying an extraordinary
amount Of public favor. There are the usual af'ef
noon performances
The Tooth performance Of Mr.. Walters play OF
Paid in Full" occurred last week at the As'or
Theatre The management of that playhouse an
rounoes that Paid in Full will occupy the Astor
stage for several months to come ..
rhauncey Olcott's engagement at the Grand Opera
House has been extended. and he will appear
there for another week in -'o'Neill Of Derry
Grace Merritt and her company will begin to-
morrow night an engagement at Carnegie Lyceum
in when Knighthood Was in Flower There
THE GAY Musician is the bill at Wallacks
Theatre 1t is a breezy summer entertainment, and
can be recommended TO those in quest OF diver
sion.
The bill al Mr. Blaney's Lincoln Square Theatre
will be The Girl Rafies.' and Cecil spooner will
.mpersonate the principal character.
Although the Eippodrome closed Saturday night
-i,,.e-f hat a
stres directed by the Messrs- Schubert will be
closed during the summer months The Witchins
Hour is still at the Hackett. Mr.. Walters melo-
drama of The Wolf is drawing attention at
the Lyric the Girls dominate Dalys and the
large audiences that go there, Sam Bernard still
plesses at the Casino Nearly Hero and
The Cir Behind the Counter at the Herald
Square has Just entered summer season Of much
promise.
Mr.. Skinner and his company are sun at the
Hudson. where numerous audiences enjoy The
Honor Of the Family
At the Savoy Theatre The Servant in the
House is welcoming large audiences every night
Mr.. Crane in Father and the Boys" is near the
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
THEATRICAL DIRECTORY.

HERALD SQUARE. Broadway ano satn 81
S:I5-The Girl Behind the Counter
t51rDsON West 44th st. near Broadway-2:lo-e'io-
Honor of the Family
r.N1cKERRocKER. Broadway and ssth st-2:1a-
S:15-The Yankee Prince
LINCOLN SQUARE. Broadway. near 65th st-z:lo--
S:15-The Girl Raffes.
ryR1C ao1 st near 7th aye-2:15-s:15-The Wolf
NEW AMSTERDAM. 42d St. 7th ave.-2le-elo-
The Merry Widow
NEW YORK Broadway and 45th st--z-o;oo-lns 0'ui
Kiss
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-F1FTH SIRHhI near
Lexington. ave.-Vaudeville
SAVOY, s4th st, Broadway-215-s;l ser
in the House.
TONY PASTORS. 14th St and Sd ave-Vaudeville
WALLACK's. Broadway and 5oth st-215-s:1e-Ihe
Musician