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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
The Triumph of Daisy.

From Harper's Weekly.
When Daisy was :, she called her Ia
ther and mother into her dressing room.
Dear papa and mamma she said, 1T
IS time that We cameSto an understandings.
Hereafter [ desire to select all of my
own clothes without any suggestions.
Naturally papa laughed at this. Mamma
was discreetly silent.
and" continued Daisy, II will receive
my callers alone.
Il hope" said papa, now growing SOBER,
that this is all, Daisy dear You know
we have been very fond of you. indeed,
| may say that | am worn out over the
struggles to keep you going.
.sToo bad about you. papa" said Daisy.
but. no It's not ALL l must go TO tin;
matinee at least once week Then L
snail of course go next term to finish
ing school | will let you know the name
as soon as decide. After this you must
take me TO Europe. These are the essen
fsals There is also the matter of my
coming out but that can De arranged
liter. | merely wish now to give you
cue notice that / must no longer be hain-
9ered.'
suppose said Daisy's father, that
we refuse to consider your modest re-
Guest What then?
Daisy smiled. She was fully aware OF
her power.
Then" she created, Il shall take
pleasure in telling everybody what goes
on at home every day.
Realizing that they were up against 1t
both parents joyfully gave In.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

San Diego. April Rear Admiral
Evans, who arrived today from Magda-
lena Bay on the battleship Connecticut,
left for San Luis Obispo via Los An
geles at o'clock this afternoon He
will reach San Luis Obispo late tonight
and will remain aboard the ar until
tomorrow morning.
The admiral is in the best of spirits
and is determined to take part in some
of the festivities that have been arranged
for the fleet on this coast,
Admiral Evans received today long
letter of congratulation and eommenda-
ton from President Roosevelt. III the
warmest terms the President spoke OF
the achievements of the fleet on its cruise
from Hampton Roads to Magdalena Bay
and gave to Admiral Evans his full share
of credit The President also expressed
his sincere regret over the admirafs i'll
ness and stated that he hoped he would
be soon we'll again. Admiral Evans sent
a telegram thanking the President for
his letter and the confidence reposei in
him.
Capt Royal r. 1ngersoll, chief of staff
to Admiral Evans also was a passenger
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

Civic Federation Bill is introduced in
the Senate.

Washington, April 1.-The Civic FEEDER
ton bill TO amend the antitrust law,
which was introduced in the House lasl
week by Representative Hepburn OF
Iowa, was introduced in the Senate TO-DAY
by Senator Warner of Missouri. 1t Is
understood that he took this course at
the request of President Roosevelt and
Seth Low of the Civic Federation.
In presenting it Mr.. Warner said
Il don't commit myself to all its de-
tails"
The section of the bill relating to
strikes is amended slightly from the form
in which it appears in the House bill, all
the changes being made with the inten-
ton of placing labor strikes and poycotts
on a common law basis.
AS amended the first clause OF the sec
ton reads:
Nothing in the antitrust act, or TINS
get. is intended nor shall any provision
thereof be hereafter enfoi ced so as to
Interfere, or to restrict any right of en-
n,oyes TO strike for any purpose not I'M
lawful at common law
The last six words taking the place OF
m word cause" in the House BILL
A similar substitution is made through
the section.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
ADMIRAL EVANS LANDS
AND GOES TO SPRINGS

on the Connecticut end left this after
noon for the cast
1T will be a keen disappointment to
me, said Admiral Evans, IF l am UNI
able to be present at the various func-
tions that have been planned and unable
to greet the kind friends on the Pacific
coast who have made such elaborate plans
for my coming. but | must yield to the
advice of physicians which is now 50
positive. BY doing this at once. may
be able to reioin my fleet and take part
in the festivities that have been gra-
eiously planned
The Connecticut returns to Magdalena
bay Immediately. Rear Admiral Charles
w. Thomas, commanding officer of tho
second squadron. is temporarily in con-
mand of the fleet as commandments.
Admiral Evans was accompanied ashore
by his son. Lieutenant Frank Evans OF
the battleship Louisiana, by Lieut.. Z. +.
Train. his flag lieutenant, and by Past
Assistant Surgeon p. E. Mcdonald. the
private car was waiting and Adnllral
Evans was helped at once into the con-
veyance.
The officers who accompanied admiral
Evans and who will remain with nm
during his stay at the hot SPRINGS, de-
clare that the commander-in-chlet is III
much better health now than he was al
the time of arrival at Magdalena pay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
THOROUGH VlNDICATION
FOR CHANCELLOR DAY

States Senate as against DR.. Day. Az
the conclusion of his address, when he
asked Shall the character of James k
Day be passed? the hand of every one
of the several hundred delegates shot
up and another round of applause
filed the auditorium.
Charges of defamation of character
hypocrisy and intimidation against
2rof. B. P. Bovine. of Boston university
and of scandal and misrepresentation
against the Rev. DR.. James M. Buck
ley, editor of the Christian Advocate
were made by the Rev. George Cooke
of the Troy conference, at the opening
session of the New York East conf ar
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
churches in Brooklyn today. me
charges were dismissed by unanimous
action of the conference without de-
bate. Similar charges against the same
men had been previously preferred by
the Rev. Mr.. Cooke. but they were not
sustained. Mr.. Cooke today asked per-
mission to explain his attitude in tie
renewal of the charges, but his request
10 take the floor was denied on the
ground that ne had no standing.
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you AND ! ARE TO BLAME.
Charles Edward Russell Shows That
Public Is Responsible For Graft.

From Everybody's Magazine.
The next time | see a terribly crowded
car humping along Twenty eighth street,
the next time my ribs are imperiled in
the subway crush, the next time l hang
to strap in a Broadway car, the next
time ] am defrauded on a railroad or a
sleeping car, ] shall, if I am fair. and
just, utter no complaint against the syn
dictate, nor revile the traction manage
ment, nor curse the railroad company,
but seek some quiet spot and sedulously
kick myself. For in conjunction with a
siplilar incapacity on the part of my
fellow citizens, my vast inability to man
age my own affairs is responsible for all
this yes, even for the tortures of the
weary shop-girl standing in the cruelty
crowded car, even for the confidng stock
holders that lose their investments, even
for the water-stock panics that sweep
over the country. Elsewhere in the
world civilization proceeds without these
troubles. What is wrong with US that
it is attended by them here?
Where did the gentlemen Get 1t? They
Got 1T from us and by means of our
own witless connivance. brethren. For
do you not suppose we can take those
filching fingers from our pockets if we
try?
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REPLY FROM FINLEY.
Southern Railway President Defends
Regulations.

Raleigh, y c., April President Fin
ley today replied to Governor Glenn's re-
quest to rescind the order relative to
holders of mileage books presenting these
at ticket offices to obtain tickets before
checking baggage and entering trains.
Mr.. Finley says the requirements are
regulations of the railroad and arc no
violation of the agreement concerning the
rates made with Governor Glenn. but are
made necessary for the proper conduct of
railroad business with the lines accepting
interchangeable mileage. He adds that
il these regulations are found unduly in
convenient to the travelling public and no
way be devised to relieve the situation he
Will be glad to take the matter up with
the patrons of the road and consider it in
a friendly and liberal spirit.
Governor Glenn at once replied again.
urging that the regulations be rescinded
they are F1istasteful to the travelling
public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
PUBLIC LANDS BILL.
Appropriation of 100000 is Asked
by Senator Gamble.

Washington. April 1.-The Senate dis
cussed at much length today the bill re-
iating to the settlement of accounts be-
tween the United States and several
states relative to the disposal of public
lands. Senator Gamble, explaining the
purposes of the bill, said i. would result
i'll an appropriation of SS,0O0,000 The bill
consists of two parts, the first devoted
TIC the claims of the states for per cent
unon the net proceeds of the public lands
disposed of for bounty land warrants
indian reservations and other public lands,
and the second part to the advances de-
,iosited many years ago with the states
ont of the proceeds of the public lands
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
The Story of a Dark Horse.

A writer in the April American Maya
zine suggests that a strong light ought .
| l,e thrown onto our schools and colleges.
Here is the charge. 1t is pretty spicy
reading
Speaking to the students of McGill uni
vcrsty in Montreal, Rudyard Kipling said,
recently: Take anything and everything
seriously. except yourselves There was
much sound advice in the address, but al
ways the speaker kept coming back to his
point: Take anything and everything
striously, except yourselves
II thought no more about 1t until one
cay met an old friend who is teacher
In one of our eastern colleges. He hap.
Lens this year to be teaching a number
OF seniors. The classes are small, ami
as time has gone on he has come to en-
icy the most friendly relations with many
Of his students-so friendly, indeed that
:: number of them have talked over thei +
future with him.
'In the course of these talks the self
Importance of many of these students has
tcen impressed upon their teacher 10 a 4
extraordinary degree The way they talk
about their future. with no sort of pla 4
cf action, simply takes his breath away,
lie cannot understand 1t, except by medi-
Eating on forty-thousand-dolla football
and the various evidences of wealth and
attention which surround them. In the
gorgeous realm of their imagination they
see themselves called to a high calling.
Here, for example. Is a boy who says
that he must make money. He has never
earned any money, but In two years, he
Gays, he will be making a salary of 5000
year How? He has no idea. When told
that he Is not likely to reach that income
IN two years unless he develops unusual
business ability, say as a life insurance
solicitor, he is surprised and mute, but
hct convinced.
Here is a senior who calmly told his
teacher that he expected to enter the
diplomatic service, but that before he
could do SO he would have to accumulate
fortune to live on when he took his
place in official life. So his plan is to
make about $4,000 in 10 or II years, and
then retire to take, up his life work. Ct am
repeating the exact figures and details
given to the teacher by the student.) How
is he going to make 100000 in 10 or l.
gears, having nothing to start on? He
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
THREE MEN DROWNED.
Bridge Gives Way and Throws Them
Into the Water.

Bluefield w. Va, April 1.-rhree men
We're drowned at Rock By the collapse
Of a suspension bridge spanning Blue.
stone river
The dead are: ]. w. Young, aged Is;
Arthur Castle, aged "a; S. w. B. Saunders,
aged %.
All the streams in this section are
swollen by heavy rains. The victims
were standing on the bridge with five
current when the bridge gave way, pre-
ciptating the entire eight into the river.
Five were washed down stream to a
point where the river had overlooked its
banks and We're lodged in trees and
bushes. from which they were rescued.
The bodies of the three victims have not
i5een recovered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
SECRET SERVICE WORK.
commissioner Bingham Wants to Keep
Men on Watch.

New York. April 1.-As a result of last
Saturdays disturbance in Union Square,
when one man was killed and several
We're injured by the explosion of bomb,
Police Commissioner Bingham today re-
newed to the Board of Aldermen his re-
quest for funds for the establishment of
secret service in connection with the
police department. The sum asked is
500, 900. The commissioner said the money
was needed to keep secret service men
constantly at work watching anarchistic
and socialistic meetings. The request
was referred to the finance committee.
Seg Silversten, the man who is
charged with throwing the bomb at last
Saturdays meeting. is in a critical con-
dition. There is little chance that he
will recover
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

Indianapolis, Ind, April 1.-The hrst
official act of President I. l.. Lewis OF
the United Mine Workers in America. IN
assuming office today, was to send tele-
graphic invitations to the principal oper-
ators of the central competitive field, con-
sisting of Western Pennsylvania, ONO,
Indiana and Illinois, to attend meeting
in Indianapolis on April with represent
tatives of the miners to make an effort to
agree upon call for an interstate wage
convention, and, if necessary, to decide
on a general resumption of mining oper-
atoms in the field.
The kilograms were in the form of
question, asking the operators whether
they would be willing to attend such
meeting President Lewis tonight SAID
that he had received a number OF re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
PLANS FOR COAST CANAL.
Continuous Waterway is to Extend
From Boston to Wilmington.

Washington, April 1.-Senator Sim.
mons today introduced a joint resolu-
ton directing a survey of continuous
waterway by the route deemed most
available from Boston to Wilmington,
N. c.. by way of Long Island Sound and
the approaches to New York City to
Raritan bay, thence across New Jersey
to the Delaware. and through Delaware
and Maryland to the Chesapeake bay;
thence through Virginia and North
Carolina by the sounds and Cape Fear
river to Wilmington. This survey is 30
he for a waterway of minimum deptE
of is feet. For these purposes 800 900
is appropriated by the resolution, which
was referred to the committee on COM
r1erce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
MEETING is CALLED TO
SETTLE FATE OF STRIKE

plies, the most of which, were favorable
to the move, but he had not yet received
enough to determine the result. He is
confident, however, that the move viii
result in resumption of work, the re-
qualification of the interstate movement
in this field, and, in consequence, the re-
habiltation of the interstate movement in
the southwest field and the outlying dis
tricts.
Ohio operat tors have wired their accep-
lance of the invitation Indiana operators
during the negotiations this winter have
expressed willingness to go into joint
conference any time. The Indiana mines
are running. The result will lie in the
hands of Western Pennsylvania and Hi
nois operators. To meet the operators IN
,ont conference here President Lewis Will
summon the district officers of the miners
organization in the four districts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
The Twins.

1.-TWO Mormon boys went to school for
the first time out in Utah. relates Con-
gresham J. Adam Bede, and the teach
CT asked them their names
John and William Smith, the boys
replied.
All, then you are brothers! How old
are your
Each 10 years old, maam
Indeed Then you are twins?'
PLEASE, ma'am, replied one of the
boys, only on our fathers side !"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
Musical Warmth,

From Everybody's Magazine
Miss Jeanette Glider was one of the
ardent enthusiasts of the debut of Tet-
razzini. After the first act she rushed to
the back of the house to greet one OF her
friends Don't you think she is a Won
der?' she asked excitedly.
'She is q great singer unquestlonaply,'
responded her more phiegmauc lriehd'
..h,it the registers of her voice are not so
even as. for instance. Media s.
''Oh. bother Melba," said Miss Glider.
..Tetrazzini gives infinitely more heat
from her registers"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

believe it If I didn't. 1t is all right L
have the candidates name in my pocket.
l. he ever turns up in the presidential
race-and he may! who knows!-Ill ted
you who he isl"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
DR., M. A. COPELAND,

DR.. M. A. Copeland wishes to announce
to his patrons and friends that outside OF
his regular office hours, and at night. he
can be found at 1862 Fifth avenue, where
he will reside in future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
Looked More Like a Retreat.

From the Chicago Tribune
Her husband had come home to dinner
an hour late He walked into the dining
room softly leaving the outer door open,
and sat down on the edge of his chair.
with his hat In his hand and his overcoat
across his lap.
What are you doing that for?" de-
manded Mrs. Vick-Senn.
I'm time of peace, my dear" he said.
II am preparing for war
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

If you want a case of four quarts good
whisky free, write the II. Jackson Co., 204
scott street, Covington, KY 4.
5-31-tu-thu-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02
Emperor Guards Health.

Vienna, April las measure of pre-
caution as the result of i'll health, En-
peror Francis Joseph will abstain from
taking part in the customary holy week
ceremonies, which include washing the
feet of the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

The drink that aids ieestion-Pep-
To-Lac.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

Save on your doctors bills. How? Eat
wholesome, delicious Sugar Glen molasses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

Save on your Doctors bills. How? Eat
wholesome, delicious Sugar Glen molasses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

For all information regard
ing cheaper rates to eastern
points, and two cent inter
changeable mileage books call
at Southern Railway City
Ticket Office, Morris Hotel
Building, or phone Bell 3067;
Peoples GIT.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-02

Pep.To-Lac-the drink that never
dsappojnts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
HEIR TO SERVIAN
THRONE DEAD.
THEODORE sTREw. SON OF T. M.
sTREw, OF NUMA, PASSES
AWAY AT CENTERvILLE.

Centerville, June %. - Theodore
Strew, the 9-year-old son of T. M.
Strew of Numa, who claims the heir.
ship to the throne of Servia, died in
the Centerville hospital following an
operation for an abscess Of the bone.
The direct cause of his death is given
as acute osteomylitis and the con-
tributory cause drainage incision.
The boy never fully recovered from
the operation, the poison having so
fully infected his system previous to
the operation. He was nine years, four
months and seven days old and was
born in Decatur county, Iowa, where
the remains will be taken for buriel.
Following death at the hospital the
remains were taken to the Lankford
undertaking rooms and prepared for
buriel.
The father of the boy is T. M
Strew, Rock Island agent at Numa
who has been in much prominence of
late on account of his published
claims as heir to the throne Of Ser.
via.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
TRAIN BEARING PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINEE WRECKED WHEN Pts
TON ROD BREAKS - TRAIN
STOPPED BEFORE DAMAGED
GIVES PRAISE TO
HIS RUNNING MATE
TAFT PRAISES SHERMAN
SPEAKS WITH ENTHUSIASM or
ROOSEVELT DEMONSTRATIONS
WON'T TALK POLITICS

New York, June 22--Secretary Taft
arrived at Jersey City from Cincinnati
at 1910 O'Clock this morning and left
at 1915 on the ferryboat Pittsburg
for New York. He was unaccompan-
led save for a secret service man.
Asked about the political outlook,
the secretary said man must be an
optimist to succeed. He spoke with
enthusiasm about the demonstrations
for Roosevelt at the Chicago conven,
ton. Concerning the vice presidential
nominee Taft said:
4 have known Sherman for long
time and think very highly of him.
However, / do not think this Is the
time to discuss personalities
To Start Campaign In Home Town.
Taft said he did not expect to re
turn to Cincinnati until fall and that
he will start his campaign for presi-
dent In that city in September.
Taft declined to discuss Bryan's
comments on the anti.injunction plank
adopted at the Chicago convention, nor
would he discuss any feature Of this
| Democratic situation.
viii Call on President.
| New York, June 22.--Taft left for
| New Haven at II a. m. file will meet
Mrs. Taft in New Haven and will be
the guest of Treasurer f. F. Farham
of Yale university during his stay In
| that city. Taft said he expected to
call on the president at Oyster Bay
Friday In company with Luke e.
| Wright his successor as secretary OF
war.
Reaches New Haven.
! New Haven, June Secretary
Taft reached this city at 1856 o'clock
and left the station in an automobile
for the Yale campus.
This afternoon Taft attended the
/ Yale corporation meeting and then
went to luncheon Of the Yale Law
school at the Alumni association. AS
he was entering the dining room en-
Senator Spooner had just closed hid
i address with:
Il am glad the next president oi
the United States will be lawyer,
and one who knows the constitutional
limitations of the executive and othef
branches Of the government. however.
mind you, do not say who will be
the next president
4 When Taft came in he was given the
Yale cheer. He spoke briefly, giving
words Of advice to the senior class.
Narrow Escape for Taft.
4 Pittsburg, Pa, June %. - A piston
rod on the engine which was pulling
the train carrying w. H. Taft, the
Republican nominee for president, and
his party, snapped when the locomo
tive was going at high speed.
The train was wrecked, but the en-
gineer succeeded in reversing before
serious results could follow. The en-
. gineer said the piston rod by merest
chance few in such a direction that
an apparently inevitable catastrophe
was averted
The wreck occurred before the
train passed the Ohio line and caused
great excitement among the passen
gers.
Mr.. Taft did not share the panic
. stricken fears of many others aboard
) He congratulated the engineer upor
, his quick wit and cool nerve