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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
WANT PRITCHARD
 TO REVOKE ORDER

Atlanta, Ga.. March 26.-(Special)-At 8 conference held here today between mem- hers of the firm of Anderson, Fielder, Rountree & Wilson and Attorney Generai Lyon of South Carolina, 1t was decided to ask Judge Pritchard, whose court IS in session at Asheville, N C., tomorrow, to revoke the order recently given by him enjoining the South Carolina dispensary commission, and appointing receivers. The attorneys for South Carolina claim that by a recent decision of the South Carolina supreme court the commission was an agent of the state, acting for the state. and therefore not suL ject to suit. Attor- ney General Lyon and Fielder left this afternoon for Asheville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
SECRET MEETING
 OF COTTON MEN

Jackson, Miss, March 26.-(Special.) J. The IS cotton growing states. were repre- scented here today in meeting of the officers of the Farmers union and Cotton association, in which the present con- ditons and the future outlook was thor oughly discussed, and 1t was the consen- sus of opinion that the holders of cotton are going to get higher prices for all that Is left.
 The meeting was strictly secret, and the local officers decline to give out the names of those present. All holders of cotton in both associations will be com muncated with at once from state head quarters and directed what to do. Pres ident Hightower of the Mississippi Farm ers' union, declares it as his opinion that the staple will go much higher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
RAILROADS PLAN TO
 ATTACK RATE LAWS

Chicago, March 26.-Presidents and general counsel of railroads in Illinois and Missouri conferred here today and decided to attack the 2-cent fare laws in those states and also the freight rate law of Missouri. The petitions probably will be filed in the state courts and will ask that the laws be declared unconstitutional because of alleged excessive penalties. It k the presumption of the railroad men that the enactments in both states come within the decision of the supreme eourt of the United States in the Minnesota ard the North Carolina railroad rate cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
EMPERoR's SUGGESTION.
opposition To Hill Originated In Visit
 of Prince Henry.

Berlin March 26.-The intimat1on rom the German government that pr. DaVid Jayne Hill was not regarded as adapled to the post of American ampassador to Germany, appears to have been Haqe aI the suggestion of Emperor Wlillam.t His majesty during the months that nave elapsed since it was announced m NoVem- Der that Dr. Hill would succeed charie- magne Tower the present ambassador, re- ceived various impressions adverse to Dr. Hill It is difficult to trace the origin of these opinions. Some of them came from members of the suite of Prince Henry who saw much Of pr. Hill ourius his visit to the United states SIX years ago. some from the German legation at The Hague, where Dr. Hill is at present minister, while others doubtless were op- taned ia quarters not yet apparent
 It is clear, however, from inquiries made today that the personal conviction grew m in the Emperor's mind that pr. Hill would not adequately and agreeapiy rep resent the United States at this court. Something in the nature of private ana personal message was then conveyed 10 Presiden. Re0seve1t, but no particular ln- cldent seerns . ave taken place between Dr. H ? sAd Prince Henry. mere Were' howeve,s : eral happenings. each unlm- nortant4 itself but which taken to- rether lea to La forming of an unfav- orable estinase of Dr. Hill by Prince Henry and his litourage. That such an estimate W. formed has been known at Washington ipr long time. but 1t pre- sumably was not known at the state de- partment. jr at least not considered im- portant Emperor William, if he was aware how the members of Prince Henry party looked on pr. Hill, apparently ulo not connect these impressions with the nt IaRn9 this diplomat waS selected py fresioeht Rooseve. to sucteed MT. Tower here; otherwise some expression wouiu nave been made earlier.\
 Point Overlooked.
 It seems to have been overlooked that
 (CnNmuN nN pAGE S.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
AUTOS ARE MOVING
 ON TO THE COAST

the progress of the Italian automobile in the New York-to-Paris race received to- night from Ely, New, a few minutes be- fore the closing of the telegraph office there, be correct. the car which left Core, New, this morning, with prospects of a good days journey should now have ar rived at the outskirts of Ely. The French car arriving here at 11:30 o'clock tonight, reported having made encouraging pro- gross throughout the day. At Rock Springs. Wyo, where the German car ar rived late tonight the driver. completely exhausted, begged to be taken to bed while his automobile, which had sustained a broken axle, was being repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

Washington, March 26.-Although the Senate met today with the intention of de- voting the entire session to the currency bill, within five minutes after being called to order the credentials of Senator-elecr John Walter Smith of Maryland became the subject of discussion that consumed nearly four hours.
 The result of the extended debate on the rropriety of swearing in MT. Smith was a vote of 34 to 29 in favor of receiving his credentials and leaving the regularity of his election to be considered by the Senate committee on privileges and elec- tions and by Senate later.
 MT. Rayner VNted the credentials O. his colleague al s Sed that he be sworn of the committd theNvleges and eiec- tions, objected tS (e groA Admission of the senator-elect on tA hd that the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
CITY OF MEXICO BADLY
 SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE

Mexico City, March 96.-Mexico was wis., ited by serious earthquake shock this afternoon, the shock lasting about four minutes and 2S seconds. No material dam age was done. At the National observd- tory it was stated that the needle of the seismograph travelled the entire distance of the dial. That no property loss o. cured is due, according to the scientists, to the fact that the City of Mexico rests on the spongy bed of an old lake.
 second and much more severe earth quake shock occurred at s;l' D. m. to- night. Walls were cracked and clocks all over the city were stopped. The the- atre crowds rushed to the streets The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
NEGRO ESCAPES
 LYNCHING BY MOB

Jackson. Miss, March 26.-(SpeciaL)- Georee Smith, 40-year-old negro, was landed in jail at midnight. charged with an attempt to assault the 13-year-old adopted daughter of E. B. Comfort, ,,rom;nent farmer and landowner two miles from town.
 A lynching was threatened but not at- tempted, friends and relatives agreeing 10 await d special session of the grand jury and an immediate trials The prison- CT has been positively identified and will be the first man tried under the enew law. which fixes the death penalty Tor such crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

repeated shocks. No great damage has yet been reported, though a number Of walls have fallen. For a short time tele- graphic communication was interrupted.
 In vestigation shows that four persons were injured during the quake, one mor- tally. The shock was felt over an area of some 800 miles from north to south, eX- pending itself at Guanajuato, on the north, and Rincon Antonio on the south. Cale San Francisco, the main thorough fare of the city, was cracked In places for many blocks It is feared here that the shocks will be repeated and nobody is sleeping soundly tonight. All of the in- jured were Mexican laborers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
China Prepares For Fleet.

Pekin, March 26.-China already has begun preparations for the entertainment of the American battleship fleet on it's way around the world. Admiral Sah. responding to an Inquiry from the for eign board. has recommended Chi Flu as the best harbor for the reception of the visitors The harbors of China are mostly. in the possession of foreign powers and the only other place where the war; ships could be received is Woo Sung
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
SMITH GETS HIS SEAT
 AFTER HEATED DEBATE

requires that two Tuesdays shall inter- vene between the time that notice is given of vacancy and an election. MT. Burrows contended that the law had not been fol- lowed and requested that MT. Smith be not allowed his seat. MT. Rayner made speech in favor of his colleague and stated that the statute had been complied with He said even if the contention of MT. Burrows should prove to be correct, Senator-eiect Smith should be sworn Tn and his case considered by the proper committee. Many speeches were made, and when vote was finally taken Sf senators favored swearing in the senator- elect about F of them being republicans, and 29 favored excluding him.
 This temporary conclusion of the case gives MT. Smith his seat but does not dis pose of his right to retain it. The com mittee on privileges and elections will now take the matter up for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Frisco Men Indicted.

San Francisco, March 26.-Three in dictments, each containing three counts, against Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railways; Tirey L. Ford, general cousel for the same corporation, and Abraham Ruef, former professional boss of San Francisco recently voted by the grand jury last night were filed with presiding Judge Sturtevant today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Craig Introduces Bill.

Washington, March 26.-Representatve Craig of Alabama today introduced a bill making a felony, punishable by a fine of 5000 and Imprisonment for not more than five years, for any employe of the United States government to compile for issu- ance or issue as a representative of the United States any false statistics or in- formation relative to the products of the soil, when the office of statistician re- ailires such publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
GOVERNOR BROWARD
 OUT FOR THE SENATE

Jack sonville, Fla, March 26.-Gov. N. B. Broward today announced his can dioVcy for the United States Senate at the coming democratic primary. Wh T. there has been no appointment to ,ae eed the late w. J. Bryan, 1t Is ger ally conceded he will appoint W. H. v iif5n of Jackson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Bad Praire Fire.

Kimball, $. D., March 26.-The worst prairie fire in many years Is sweep ing through the country here, laying
 asto thousands of acres of land ani burning farm houses and barns The loss will be heavy. Heroic work in saving women and children Is reported.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
WALKERS EYE
ON TAX BOARD
Too Many Men Close to Cor
pOratiOnS on the CemmIs-
sion, Says Granger

"rhere are too many men close to
corporation on tho Revenue and Tax
alton Commission. and it is I'D to us
farmers TO watch it." declared State
Master Hervey Walker at tho meeting
OF Brandywine Grange. Patrons OF
Hnsbandry. at Talleyville last nikht.
The assertion was made after the tn
stallation of the officers elected atitho
preceding meeting.
The meeting was one OF the most
largely attended OF the, grange during
tho past year and the only thing that
marred the gathering was the combined
quarters A movement has bsen start
ed TO have the grange have larger
hall. and its advocates took occasion
last night-to refer to the need as shown
then.
The Tax and Revenue Commission
was discussed extensively. and the
opinion OF the members OF the grange
was epitomized in the remark of state
Master Walker. which he made during
an interesting address on grange mat
ters.
The, grange VIII be addressed by Pro-
fessor A. r. spaid. county superinten-
dent OF schools. on the evening od
Thursday. January 16. He viii deliver
a lecture Of interest 70 poultryt owners.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
EVER SEE $4,000
WORTH OF FOWLS?
That is Estimated Value Of
Exhibits at the Poultry
Show Next Week

The arrangements for the poultry
show to be opened in Turn Hall Mon
day, by the Diamond state Poultry
and Pet Stock Association, are nearing
completion. The cages to contain the
exhibits have arrived and will be
placed in the hall Monday.
Officers Of the association declare
that the show this year win exceed all
others ever held in this State, and that
birds to the value Of $4,000 win be on
exhibition
The show win be opened Monday ard
the judging win be done Tuesday
morning, the ribbons being placed that
afternoon. Great interest has been
taken in the show. not only in this
State but other States as well, and
many out-of-town visitors win be pres
ent on Tuesday. which viii be the
most interesting Of the four days of the
show. Exhibits that will be interesting
because Of their oddly viii be wild
geese and black swans. Many of the
birds exhibited this year win be the
product Of poultry yards within the
City limits. an unusual feature.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
OPEN BRIDGE TO
TRAFFIC AGAIN
Levy Court Will Permit VehiC-
uIar Traffic Across Wash
iRetOn St. Bridge

In difference to the wishes Of the Board
Of Trade. the Levy Court this morning
opened Washington street bridge to We
hicular traffic. The court yesterday or
dered the bridge closed to teams while
the new flooring is being laid but at the
meeting Of the Board Of Trade last night
that body considered the closing OF the
bridge unnecessary and decided to ask
the court to rescind the order closing the
bridge. This was done this morning.
''In ordering the bridge closed to team
traffic the court had only the safety
0 fteams in view" said a member Of the
court this morning. while one team
was crossing the bridge on Wednesday a
rear wheel Of the vehicle left the track
and wagon. horse and man would have
fallen into the creek one hundred feet
below had not the wheel struck a girdcr
on the bridge. Then It was that we de-
cided to close the bridge to teams. Now
that the bridge is open as a result Of the
agitation Of the Board Of Trade. team
sters must be unusually careful while
crossing the bridge. Yeu know the county
cannot be sued for damages for any
cause"
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
COLONEL HAYNES
SUGGESTS CENSUS

Colonel 70. l. Haynes, at tho nesting
Of the Board Of Trade last night sug-
gested that the board request the Po-
lice Commission 10 take a census OF
the city. He asserted that the city
must have grown rapidly during the
last three years. since a census was
taken, and he thought that q reliable
census Of the city would disclose some
industrial facts that would
be OF great use In the boards adver-
tising propaganda OF the city Several
objections were made to the effect that.
owing to the financial depression at
the present time and the partial shut
ting down Of several industries hero
many people were living Ia Chester
and other places. who would return
when normal conditions were restored.
1T was thought better to wait until
then before taking a census 80 q CEN
sus at present might not show to the
city's advantage. The propoSe1 was
referred to the municipal corrlndacee.
The last census Of wilmington. tnroo
years ago. showed a population Of
about $1,000. The city has grown BY
bounds since then. howeTer =-@ g =
expected that another censuslw1n ehow
q population OF between ninety and
one hundred thousand.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
FARMERS GIVE
TROLLEY WAY
Vest CheSteT-W Wilmington Pro-
mOter Actually Engaged
in Work

Thomas e. o'Connll, the West Ches-
ter Wilmington electric railway pro-
moter, is now actively engaged in OBJ
tanning a right az way in Brandywine
hundred for the line. To-day Mr..
O'Connen is in the vicinity OF Talley-
vile. getting a right of way. Farmers
there are so anxious to see the trolley
built that they are giving the fronts
of their farms to the company without
cost 1t is the derire Of the company
to build the line over private way to a
point on .the Foulk road, thence over
a city street extended to a point in
the neighborhood of Thirty second and
Madison streets. This route would
pass ne new Porter reservoir, avoid
the toll gate on the turnpike and be
as convenient to the residents Of the
hundred as would a line along the
turnpike. The proposed route runs
within half a mile Of the Brandywine
Summit camp ground.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
MORE COLD WILL
=sss 1ssnS nnUD
DRIVE UUI UKIP

Physicians are Of the opinion that
It will take another week Of cold, dry
weather to drive away the present epi-
demic Of grip One doctor said this
morning that the situation was un-
changed except that a number of chill
dren have been stricken with the dis
ease. School attendance, in conse-
quence. is somewhat depleted. 1t was
said that perhaps 300 little people are
out Of school to-day because Of the
grip.
Edward A. Cooch. attorney. and
Peter A. Horty. Of the Wilmington
Trust Company. who have been III
with the disease. were st their offices
to-day Mr.. Cooch was sick ten days.
John J. Jolls, deputy clerk OF the
Orphans Court who is a typhoid fever
victim. sat up yesterday for the first
time in a month.
william p Clayton a clerk in the
.olHce OF Recorder Billany, continues
70 DO seriously Ill
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
SERMONS BY Mr.. HALL

The Rev. Ernest F. Hall, Of Seoul.
Korea, win preach both morning and
evening in Central Presbyterian Church
On Sunday. The subject in the morn
ing will be knowing Christ" and in
the evening at las. "A Souls Awaken
ing"
Mr.. Hall. who is a young preacher
of rare power and charm, was formerly
assistant pastor of the Fifth Avenue
Church, New York city In 1903 he ac-
cepted a call from the Foreign Mission
Board and was appointed missionary
at Seoul the capital of Korea, and was
in that city during the recent Russo
Japanese War, taking active part in
the religious awakening that is now
stirring the Hermit Kingdom"
While in this city Mr.. Hall is visit
ing the mother of Mrs. Hall, Mrs John
P. McLear, Of No. 1907 West Thirteenth
street
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
GOTAFIERCEDOG?
YOU CAN SELL HIM
Farmers After Savage CANNES
to Guard Their Hen COOps
and Property
nwanted-A croaa watch dog."


Behind this "ad" OF Fell, tho dog
fancier. is story. It shows what
chicken owners in tho rual county have
been brought to. The frowning, Wild
eyed, centre-rush canine with mouth
full Of big. long teeth and a tendency
to use them is in demand The fat
good -natured Rover" "Dick' or
"Prince" has been relegated to the un-
eventful days OF the past, and any dog
that hasn't got blood-shot eye, that
hasn't had an ear chewed Off, and that
can't cuss just a little in dog talk Is
bound 20 starve 70 death in the rural
county.
It's all because Of chicken thieves.
At Talleyville. in Brandywine hundred,
and around Marshallton, farmers have
lost so many chickens In the last
month that they have laid aside their
shot guns, which have proven futile,
and are now on the bee line for dog
fanciers. or dealers IN domestic pets
who can get next 20 dogs that have
cut the longest and sharpest teeth and
have the most unmusical growls.
Fierce Dogs Scarce
can't be found. Dealers I'm this city
have been for several weeks besieged
with requests for "cross dogs" Some
OF the, toughest looking plug uglies OF
dogdorn have been collected by dog
dealers. but all OF them have proved
too good-natured and appear too open
to bribery by tactful chicken thieves.
Chunky bun dogs. colossal st. Ber-
nards and lean blood hounds have been
sought found too genteel TO satisfy
farmers. who are acquainted with the
strategy OF chicken stealers, and the
only remedy seems TO be the domesu-
cation Of tigers or grizzley bears. Ger
tain II IS that the civilized. well-edu-
Gated and docile dogs OF the present
day are useless for such vulgar work
as biting the legs OF chicken thieves.
What Lew Fell Says
Lewis s. Foil. the dealer IN pets AZ
Fourth and Shipley streets, said this
morning: "Yep. / am advertising for
cross watch dogs for farmers out In the
country, who want them for chicken
Thieves. For two weeks I have been
advertising for cross dogs. but
haven't been able 20 get a dog that Is
decently cross yet They're all toe
good -natured Dogs are degenerating
lIts am because OF the present system
lof educating dogs II we only had the
husky dogs Of the old days that coult
bite hard and knew where TO bite
, where would these chicken thieves bs
now?"
Mr.. Fell shook his head sadly while
a chunk bull dog in a cage looked hart
at the reporter and tried nightly e
look fierce
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
SERIOUS CHARGE
AGAINST HIM
ThOS. Porter Accused Of As
sauIt and interfering With
Deputy U. 5. Marshal

Fer the first time in many years. an ar
rest was made yesterday on a warrant
issued in the United States Court here.
charging assault and interference with
a deputy United States Marshal The ar
rest was made yesterday afternoon and
the defendant, Thomas Porter Of No. sol
south Heald street, was held in $500 bail
for a preliminary hearing before United
states Commissioner Sfahafy on next
Monday
The prosecuting witness in the case Is
Deputy United States Marshal John W..
Mitchell and it was while leaving a sub
p6ena for 1nfnin n Porter, grocer at
No. 50l South Heald street, that the
trouble occurred. Anfhin Porter was or
dered to appear in the United States
Court in involuntary bankruptcy proceed
ings against him and when Deputy Mar
shal Mitchell called at the grocery store
TO serve the paper he found his man out.
He then decided to leave the subpoena
with Mifhin Porter's mother-in-law but
the latter. it is said. refused to accept H.
and according TO a statement made by
Mr.. Mitchell Thomas Porter. who is the
father-in-law. jumped out from behind
a door and grabbing the papers threw
them in the street. 1t is charged that he
then grasped Mitchell about the body and
both men had a struggle, Porter trying 10
put the officer out Of the store and the
latter refusing to go. Mitchell finally left
the papers and departed.
The court in some way heard of the
trouble and Porter's arrest was ordered.
i-h. law .,rescrihes a maximum penalty
of $500 fne and one year imprisonment
for the offense.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Mr.. LAYTON SAYS THINGS
Give Bacteria A Holiday and Take Up
The Work Of Booming Glazed Kid.

Despite drawbacks Wilmington
Glazed Kid is coming into it's own, but
only after a meritorious fight William
Lawton, one of the Oldest and Dost
known members Of the Board of Trade
who has figured in many mercantile in
terests in behalf of Wilmington, said
this morning that the Board of Trade
should give bacteria a holiday. Fright
at our own door is an industry that
means much for Wilmington" he said.
Il am told that the value of Whining
ton Glazed Kid runs W into the mill
lions, but this could be increased If the
--Nht impetus were given it. Let tho
work go on with the settling basin,
and let us give our attention to some-
thing more tangible, something in
which Wilmingtonians have every cent
at stake and which needs attention
There are thousands Of people in this
city who are tired Of having bacteria
served up to them every day when
there are more, by far, better and im-
portant interests at stake.
Mr. Lawton said that he would have
his printer use the Glazed Kid stamp
on the back OF his envelope, and
thought it a mighty good thing. and
one that could not help but appeal to
every business man who would like to
see and hear the name of Wilmington
carried the world over.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
On a Southern Trip.

William o. Brown, the well-lnown
paper hanger OF No. 1902 West Third
street. and member OF the Board Of
Education from the Twelfth ward, and
Mrs Brown, are on a Southern trip.
They will go TO Florida for a short
timesand also expect TO visit Bermuda.
They will also spend a few DAYS in
Baltimore and Washington before re-
turning about January Is. Mr.. Brown
has been particularly busy the past
yea<s