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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
SEVENTH DISTRICT
 REPUBLICANS MEET
Two Wings Hold Conventions
 In AttaIIa
DELEGATES ARE ELECTED
Thompson Delegation To National Con vention Instructed For Taft-David- son Men Will Go Uninstructed.
 All Counties Represented.

Attalla, March 3.-(Speeial)-Th e Seventh district conventions of both the Thompson and Davidson wings of the republican party were held in this city at noon today
 Every county in the district was rep resented in both conventions.
 The Davidson wing met at the Knights of Pythias hall. Forty-seven delegates were enrolled. ". H. stan differ of Etowah county presided
 The following delegates to the na- tional republican convention were elected:
 Dr. J. l. Armstrong of Cullman and R. E. Anderson of Fort Payne. Alter mates: James EzelI of Frank lin county and c. P. Robinson of Marshall county Presidential elector: B. H. Nicholson of Etowah county. Alternate elector: J. c. Brasher.
 w. H. Standifer was elected chairman of the district committee and Patrick Peppers. secretary.
 The delegates to the national conven- tion were not instructed.
 A resolution was passed indorsin g Julius w. Davidson as ch airman Of the state executive committee and ask ing for his reelection.
 A resolution was also adopted con graduating the republicans of Ken lucky on their election of senator and governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
.C. [. HARRIS IS
 INJURED BY TRAIN Bank President Has a Very
 Narrow Escape
CONCRETE COMPANY FAILS
Concern Holding Contract For Paving With City of Decatur Goes Into Voluntary. Bankruptcy-Lit-
 tie Frances Knight Dies.

Decatur, March S.-(special) )-Col. c. c. Harris, president of the First National bank and one of the best known men of North Alabama, was knocked down by d passenger train which he did not notice approaching at the union station today. Two negro express handlers, who were standing nearby, jerked Colonel Harris from under the train and in so doing doubtless saved him from being ground to pieces. As it was he is quite badly bruised but his injuries are in no way dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
Minister Wu En Route.

San Francisco, March 3.-Wu Ting Fang, the new Chinese minister, left here today for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
Thompson Wing.

The Thompson wing met at the city hall at noon. Every county was repre- sented by full delegations. No con tests were reported to the committee on credentials.
 w. l.. Chenault of Franklin was elected chairman of the convention and C. B. Wallace of Cullman secretary. The delegates to the national convep- tion are James J. Curtis of Winston county and G. H.. Ashley of Etowah. The alternates are M. w. Watts of Cherokee and R. O. Noogin of Etowah. James B. Franklin of DeKalb was se- lected as presidential elector, and N. IT. Freeman of Winston county was nom- mated for Congress.
 Strong resolutions were passed by the convention indorsing William II. Taft for President and instructing the delegates to the Chicago convention to vote for his nomination.
 Resolutions were also passed indors- ing the state administration of federal affairs in Alabama by State Chair man Joseph o. Thompson and National Committeeman Charles H. Scott.
 Prof. J. T. Blakemore, F. H. Lathrop. T. H. Aldrich James B. Franklin and G. M. Howle addressed the convention on general republican lines.
 l. Pollock of Cullman introduced the following: Resolved, That we hereby indorse the administration of our party in this state by Hon. J. o. Thompson and the organization headed by him, and we commend him to the state convention fer reelection as chairman of the state com mittee.'
 N. H. Freeman of Winston moved to amend by including the name of Charles H. Scott national committeeman, where upon O. D. Street asked that the amend ment be submitted in writing, whereupon the following was committed to writing by Palmer of Cherokee:
 'Resolved, That the republican party, in district convention, indorse the actions and fidelity of Charles H. Scott as na- tional committeeman. The above reso- lution as amended was adopted on roll call with one dissenting vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04

Erwin Smith, aged 24 years, died yes terday at his home in Dallas after a lingering illness with consumption. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
Concrete Company Fails.

The Columbus Concrete company to- day went into involuntary bankruptcy The liabilities are s12,0OO and assets $1O,0OO The main office is at Columbus, Miss, but conducted branch office in Decatur, where the company had contract with the city to lay several miles of concrete sidewalk. considerable amount of work had already been done but had much more to do,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
ayes a widow and little son.

leaves a widow and little son.
 w. H. Medley, an aged citizen of Mer- rimack, died Monday afternoon at his home in that village of pneumonia. The body was shipped today to Shelbyville, Tenn. his former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04

Jonathan Broad, aged 93 years, died at the home of his son in the Big Cove, a remote section of this county, Sunday night. He was probably the oldest man in Madison county. He was native of England, coming to this section when a young man. Before coming to Amer ica, Mir Broad worked on the first rail- road ever built in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
Child Is Dead.

Little Frances Harben Knight daughter of MT and Mrs. John W. Knight, died at their home in Decatur at an early hour yesterday morning after having been sick for several days with pneumonia The funeral took place from the family res 1dence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the services were conducted by an Episco- pal minister. The father of little Frances John w. Knight, is a member of the firm of Knight, Yancy & Co.,, of Decatur, with branch houses in various towns and cities of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
GRAND JURY WILL
 LOOK AFTER CLUBS Huntsville Has Good Fire Rec
 ord for Two Months TO SUPPORT MISSIONARY Jonathan Broad, Aged e3, Probably the Oldest Man In Madison County,
 Dies-NeWs of Hunts
TO SUPPORT MISSIONARY

Huntsville, March (SpeciaL)-That the business of the social clubs of this city so far as relates to the handling of liquors will be investigated by the grand jury which is now in session, appears quite likely In his charge to the grand jury Judge Betts called attention to re- ports that have been in circulation from time to time to the effect that some of the clubs are not complying strictly with the liquor laws.
 Chief Francis Guscio of the Huntsville fire department has made his report of of February, showing that there has been only one run and fire loss of s25 The record for January was still smaller, showing a loss of less than $5.
 The Liberty Baptist association, which embraces the counties of Madison and Limestone, will hold it's fifth Sunday meeting March 27 to 20 at the Round Island church in Limestone county.
 The First Methodist church of Hunts vile has decided to support a foreign missionary in the person of the Rev. J. c. c. Newton dean of the theological work in the Methodist university in Kobe, Japan. This enterprise is to be prose- cuted by the Sunday school of the church in addition to the regular contributions for foreign missions.
 Jonathan Broad, aged 93 years, died at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-04
Building To Be Repaired.

The old State bank building, which was badly damaged by fire few weeks ago, is soon to be repaired and placed in the same condition as it was before th. fire. The building in appearance will not be changed, but the repairs necessary to the roof and second story will conform to the original plans of the building Mrs. l.. Seaton Wilder, who owns the building carried S2500 insurance on the structure and the building is to be repaired by the insurance company.
 Some weeks ago Mrs. Wilder sold this building to the city of Decatur for the sum of $1O,OOO. The city wanted the build ing for city hall and jail. The City Council passed an ordinance of purchase but Mayor Henry A. Skeggs vetoed the ordinance. Later the council passed the ordinance over his veto. Still Mayor Skeggs refused to sign the contract of purchase Mrs. Wilder then mandamused Mayor Skeggs to sign the contract, but the court decided against her. The case was taken to the supreme court and decision has not yet been handed down.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
SIX SURGICAL CASES.
Free Dispcnsary is Doing Good Work
For the INDECENT

The free dispcnsary opposite the po-
lice station is to be enlarged in the
near future ana room made for cots
and beds where unfortunates can be
cared Tor, This morning there were
seven new cases treated six OF them
being surgical cases Probably the
most Important was that of Jim Potter.
stationary engineer who met with
painful accident at Garfield last Mo-
vember. He was running an engine
when there was am explosion OF gaso-
line which had been carelessly left near
the engine. Potter's leg was fearfully
burned and he has been under the care
Of physicians ever since. He will be
cared for at the dispensary until cured.
It was announced by the manage
ment this morning that In addition to
the improvements already noted, "a
nurse would he in attendance, and for
this important post Mrs, Florence kho-
Ter has been chosen. She has had con-
siderable experience in nursing and
win be valuable aid to the good work
that is going ON in the institution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
STATE LAWS NOT READY.
Three Months Past Time Of Delivery
And Forfeit Plling Up.

Attorneys bookdeaers. ana others
VINO inquired today al the office OF the
secretary OF state for copies ~ the
Compiled Laws OF Utah. We're again
informed that the books had not yet
been turned ont by the printeralthough
IL was added that work was now clos
ing and that some OF the copies would
be ready IN few Gays.
Under the contract with tho state, mo
Shelton Publishing Co., which has The
work ln hand. Is under bond 10 make
delivery by Jan !. three months ago.
The penalty FOR failure Is SEE day FOR
The first fifteen days and $50 for every
day since, as provided for IN the con-
tract, which wohld make the amount
due from the printing company To the
state, A,lI5, TO date. On the part OF
the SHELTON CO., IT'S claim Is that a large
part OF the delay was due 10 the tardi-
ness OF the code commission, changes
in copy, etc, but this matter viii have
20 be fought out before the hoard OF
examiners, which pays the bills,
The Leading printing concerns Of the
city, which We're higher bidders than
tho SHELTON Co, were surprised TO read
Ia the morning papers that tho penalty
against tho SHELTON 90. would not be
by the board of examiners, ON
account Of the code commissions de-
lays and changes, seoy' pingey said
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
BRYAN MEETS EDITORS
Democratic Journalists Greet Their
Leader at Banquet In Nebraska
And Hear His Advice.

Lincoln. Neb.. April 1.-Sixty-fve
Democratic editors of Nebraska we're
the guests last night at an informal
dinner rendered by William j. Bryan at
the Lindell hotel The editors mainly
where old friends and acquaintances OF
Mr.. Bryan and the function was In the
nature OF family affair. Mr.. Bryan
arrived from Kansas City this last eve
ming and went directly to the hotel
where the Democratic State Editorial
association had been holding It's annual
meeting during the day. lie was the
center OF an enthusiastic group Of ad-
mlrers and political friends from that
time until the dinner began. Mr..
Bryan let II be known that his talk
following the dinner was in no sense a
set political speech but more Ia take
counsel with the men who had stood bv
him In the past and We're his present
supporters.
Mr. Bryan was the last speaker and
he was greeted with an unusual display
of enthusiasm, lie spoke or the splen-
did work or the Democratic press In
Nebraska and especially praised tho
country press which he said often came
nearer rejecting public opinion than
the more pretentious journals.
Mr.. Bryan said most ~ his talk would
be private to the bonatide Democratic
and Populist editors and ne requested
all other persons 10 Withdraw.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
MRS. BEzzANT DIES.
Well Known Resident Passes Away at
Home of Her Daughter.

Shortly before midnight last night.
Mrs. eliza Bezzant OF this city died at
the home Of her daughter Mrs Lizzie
Watson she had been ailing slight
w. but her demise was unexpected un-
IN a few moments before she breathed
her last. she was in the seventy-nnth
year of her age and has been resident
OF this city since 1851 making her home
with her daughter Mrs. JG.aea II. An.
derson, until the death OF the latter. IN
1908, ana since that time with another
daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Watson. She il
also survived by her son, Charles II
Abbott Of the Desoret News. Thomas
Abbott. who lives IN England, Mrs.
Henry Pugh OF this city, and her step
daughter. Mrs. Joseph a. Buttle. Of
Provo. Tho deceased Was born IN Lit
lc Birch, Hcrefordshlre, England, oct.
rs, 1929. She was twice widowed. her
first husband, n. Abbott, having died
in 1865. and her second husband l.,
Bezzani. IN 1880. She received the gos-
pei IN her native land, and has been
faithful. earnest Latter-day Saint.
The funeral services VIII ba held at
the sixth ward assembly hall on Fri
day Apill B. ~ ~ o'clock noon. The
remains can be viewed by friends from
1890 10 1880 a. m on Friday, al her
lat. residence, Az south, Third West
street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
ORCHESTRA PLAYS
TO EMPTY TABLES
CoIored Walters All Walk Out of
Wilson Cafe at Noon
Today.

Playing TO an absolutely empty room
the orchestra of the Wilson hotel tried
10 cheer up dismal situation at Fred
Wey's hostelry at noon today.
Guests heard the beautiful music and
came to eat, but found a smiling man
at the door. not colored, but giving
them quietly the information "the
coons have gone
Within the dining room. faultlessly
prepared for the noon meal, there was
not a sign of life except from the
orchestra platform in its rear After
one gay tune it gave up hopelessly
and disbanded, while Fred Wey en-
tered to tell Jack. the head waiter.
that he had appreciated his services
and stiIl he didn't feel right about the
way the boys had acted.
Those who came to eat remained TO
smile. and then to go away and pat
ronize the surrounding restaurants,
CoLORED MEMS STORY.
When Mr.. Wey was asked for infor-
nation concerning the trouble he said
that he knew nothing about 1t beyond
the fact that the boys had struck. From
the colored gentlemen, however, a diff
ferent version was given. 1t was that
Mr. Wey himself was the cause of all
the trouble. aud II was that when Il
committee of the walters requested
that he hear their grievance against
the head cook. who swore at them un-
mercifully and berated them on every
possible score. Mir. Wey had replied in
language as expressive rs that used
by the cook, ending II up with a de-
olarntion that they could get out, one
and all, and that they could go
through the back door instead of
through the front.
I'VE didn't strike" one of them eX-
planned I'VE were just ordered from
the place, and we went as per the
orders of MIR. Wey."
A sign hanging on the kitchen door.
signed by the head waiter, throws some
light on what happened II was writ
ten IN pencil and forbade the walters
using profaue language in the kitchen.
The trouble started last night on ac-
count OF language used by the cook,
and ended In the strike this morning
after an effort had been made TO get
Mr. Woy to hear the grievances Of the
men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
TAKEN TO PARK CITY.
sicl, and Destitute Girl Finds Home
With Her Sister.

Anna Larson or Mrs. Provaux. who
appeared at police headquarters Mon
day night In pitiful condition and
asked for food and shelter, was not
taken to the county infrmary as at first
supposed yesterday, but was taken to
Park city, where she has sister who
has consented TO care for her. The
young woman was in destitute condi-
ton and with approaching illness she
became discouraged because she had
no money OF friends He, hushand de-
serted her at Pocatcllo few days ago
and left her without cent or decent
clothing. 1t was at first decided 10
send her to the infirmary. but yester-
day afternoon friends took her and de-
cided TO send her to Park City. where
she is Receiving proper attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
WILL GO TO PAS0 ROBES.
Physicians Advise Mud Bath
Treatment for the AdmiraI's
rheumatism.
Hopes to BE at Celebrations Planned
In Honor of the Fleets Ar.
rival in Home Waters.

san Diego. Cal, April THE dag
snip Connecticut OF the Atlantic 1eet.
| with Rear Admiral Robley w. Evans
ON board, arrived off Coronado early
TINS morning and shortly before noon
the admiral was taken off on the ten
der Hankton. which arrived YESTERDAY
afternoon, and brought 10 this CITY
where private car had been plaeed
at his disposal Admiral Evans plainly
showed the effects of his illness. He
leaves this afternoon for san Iuis
obispo 70 receive treatment az the min
eral hot springs.
To tho Associated Press Admiral
Evans said:
"on the advice of my physicians o
am going to Paso Robes Springs for
treatment. / am told that my rheumatic
pains, which have become at times AL
most uncomfortable. cannot he con-
duered so long as remain in sea air
and aboard ship, where the necessary
diet and the treatment cannot he Sc.
cured.
WANTS TO SEE FRoLIC.
1T viii be a keen disappointment
to me if | am unable TO be present at
the various functions that have been
planned. ana unable to greet the kInd
friends on the Pacific coast. who havs
maze such elaborate plans for my com
iiE, put must yield to the advice OF
Piiysiciahs, which is now SO positive.
by doing so at once. 1 may be able to
reloin my fleet, and take part in the
festivities that have been so gracious
~ planned. II l gain the anticipated
beneht from the inland air and the
waters OF the springs, / shall as soon
as the physicians consent, rejoin the
officers and men OF the fleet in a
frolic ashore, but from now on | shall
obey the doctors orders, come what
VIM
The Connecticut returns to Maeria-
lena Immediately. Rear Admiral Chas.
Al. Ihomas, commander of tho senand
squadron. is temporarily in command
OF the fleet as commander.in-chief
SON ALSO CAME ASHORE.
Admiral Evans was accompanied
ashore by his son. Lieut.. Frank Taylor
evans, of the battleship Louisiana, by
Lieut. O. r. Train, his flag lieutenant,
ana by Past Assistant Surgeon p. e.
Mcdonald The YanJ<ton upon arriving
In the harbor, went along the Santa Fe
wharf on which the private car was
waiting and Admiral Evans was helped
at once into the conveyance. Quite n
crowd gathered along the water front.
and there was cheering as the Yank-
ton sailed by with the admhaPs twin
starred flag Of blue at her truck.
The officers who accompanied Nd
miral Evans and who Will remain with
him during his stay at the hot springs.
declare that the commander-in- chief
is in much better health now than he
was at the time Of arrival at AIagdalena
bay. He sat in his emergency cabin. on
the after bridge OF the Connecticut on
the way up from Magdalena bay and
took n lively interest in every detail
of the trip. The Connecticut left Mag
dslena bay early Monday morning.
making the run TO san Diego dis
lance OF go miles IN a little more than
As hours
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
POLICE SURGEON BUSY
No Sooner Stitches Up Butte Miners
Far Than Called Upon to At
tend General Allen.

DIR, s G. Paul, police surgeon, had a
busy time of It at the emergency hos
pital in tho city jail this morning. He
first had to do some stitching in the
left ear OF a Butte miner named John
Welsh taking three stitches ia close
up a bad cut ana pull together the
broken cartalige. Welsh was taken
into custody about o'clock this morn
ing on Commercial street. He was
covered with blood and was minus a
couple OF teeth. How he got the blows
no docs not remember. He is charged
with drunkenness.
Dr. Paul then turned his attention
to a negro who IL known as General"
Allen. The colored man was struck
on the head with some sharp instru-
ment and insisted that there was a
needle In his skull, A careful search
failed 10 reveal the needle and the
genera" was sent back to his cell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
Mr.. NEWHOUSE GIVES
SITE FOR BIG new
CLUB HOUSE.

samuel Ncwhousc in speech de-
hrcrcd nj an Informal luncheon AT
the Commercial club this afternoon
stated that he was prepared to donate
ste for the proposed siN-story build
ing ON Cactus Street and Exchange
Place which Is 10 he the future home
OF thc Commercial club. The property
30 generously donated by the copper
King comprises as by I1O feet.
Speeches were stilI in progress ut
press time and the general sentiment
expressed was that work on the new
building would be started this summer.
Among those who were present AT the
luncheon in addition To Mr.. Newhouse
were the officers and building COM
mlttee of the Commercial club and
Henry Ives Cobb, the famous archi-
tcct, who submits plans for The pro-
posed six-story building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
EMPEROR WILLIAM NEEDS
A LITTLE MORE MONEY

Berlin, April IAN authentic report
is in circulation that bill viii be
introduced into the Prussian diet rails
ing the ciVil list Of the emperor This
list now amounts 10 $3.50, 900 a year
which sum is paid the emperor as King
OF Prussia ana not us German emperor
Il position which carries no salary. The
explanation offered for raising the list
Is the increased cost OF living, which
bears particularly heavy on the royul
house because a large number OF chill
dren and other persons are depend
ent upon the purse Of the monarch.
In this connection Il was learned to-
day that the reports that the emperor
lived beyond HIS income and ofon called
upon rich friends for temporary loans
are incorrect, ON tho other hand. his
majesty, up 70 several years ago. saved
each year considerable SUM from
his income and Invested II Tor his chit
dren,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-01
SENATOR SHOOTS BILL
STlRS UP THE SENATE
Arid Land Measure Called Up
And is Met With Opposition.
From Eastern Members.
lsnenlal ~ the Nav

Especial 10 the News
Washington. d. c.. April L.
Senator Smoot called up during
the morning hour his bill to in
crease homestead holdings in tho
arid regions There was nore
discussion than was anticipated.
Senator Culberson thought a. bill
OF this importance should not be
rushed through but he did not
press his point. Senator Teller or
Colorado offered a minor amend
ment. which was accepted by
Mr. Smoot. Then Senator CAL
linger arose to object, because he
thought that some day 1t may be
that some of the lands will DO
irrigated, Incidentally, he made
some inquiries as TO what dry
farming means and Messrs. War
rem, OF Wyoming and Smoot ex-
planned briefly the meaning OF
the term. Then Senator Borah
wanted the bin amended so as TO
make it apply to arid LANDS only.
Senator Dixon. Montana. believed
that "semi-arid" inserted would
better describe the character of
land. Senator smoot did not OBJ
joct. Senator Carter offered an
amendment, but before II could
be read Senator Gallinger claimed
the floor aud objected TO the
passage OF the bill without fur
Their consideration. lie thought
that the time might come when
communities might grow up IN
dry farm regions which would de-
mand irrigation projects. Sena- .
tor Teller explained that there
are thousands OF acres which .
can never be irrigated except
with Il bucket, but stIll Senator .
Gallinger objected 10 further
consideration AZ the present time. .
and after several amendments
We're submitted for consideration .
when the bin Is again considered
II VIII pass over without preju-
dice. /.
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