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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Nr. Williams Programme

John Sharp Williams, .leader of the minority in the House, presents an ex- cellent programme. He is wholly justi- fled in saying that his programme will command the solid democratic vote. Not content with a statement of the measures the democratic members would support he goes on to say what they will not support.
 He says the democrats will not vote to penalize the boycott. Nor will they support a bill to give the attorney general power to name receivers when
 common carriers become bankrupt. Nor will they vote to transfer tariff revision to a commission. Congress should do the work.
 But MT. Williams chief negative proposition is directed against the legalization of trusts and trust agree ments. The democrats have declared that all private monopoly should be suppressed, and they will not become reactionary at this day by declaring that some private monopolies are good, while others are bad All are bad in democratic eyes. MT. Williams makes plain the fact that the democrats will by solid vote oppose the bargain struck between the Taft-Roosevelt wing of the republican party and Wall street They will not admit that any trust in restraint of trade is or can be- come reasonable and desirable, whether registered or unregistered, and the at tempt to pardon all stock watering and stock manipulation since 1890 is plain ly political plan to pacify the mag mates and to lay a foundation for au- other slush fund of huge size. The | proposed regulation of trusts is too l mild to be beneficial, and the substi- tuition of common law damages for the l fines authorized by the antitrust act is to be fought to the utmost. If the rev bargain with Wall street is put through, it must be done in the teeth or solid democratic opposition. ! .ader the democratic position at every point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION.
Republicans Send Delegates Without
 Instructions.

Providence, R. l., March 27.-The re- publican state convention, which met today, refrained from instructing the men chosen as delegates from express- ing preference for any candidate for the presidential nomination. No reso- lutions on the subject were adopted The delegates are: Andrew J. Currier of Cumberland, Alex c. Crumb of Vest erly, Ezra Dixon of Briston, John Fletcher of Providence. The conven- tion adopted a platform indorsing the national administration and It's policies.
 The First congressional district con- vention began its sessions after the state convention adjourned. The fol- lowing delegates to Chicago were
 eted: Edward s. Rawson of New
 \Joseph E. Fletcher of Bristol.
 Second district convention elected these delegates. Edward K. Arnold of Covinton, and Philip Boucher or Woonsocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
New Attacks on Rate Laws

The railroads in Illinois and Missouri met on Thursday last and decided to attack the new rate laws in their states. But they also decided to pro- ceed in the old-fashioned, normal man. ner. The Pennsylvania did this when it assailed the Pennsylvania 2-cent fare law in the state courts, and 1t got a favorable result from the court of orig inal jurisdiction to the court of last resort in the state. That settled It. There was no appeal to the United States supreme court, and no need of one.
 This is what the railroads of Illinois and Missouri propose to do, and if all other railroads would do likewise a great deal of friction would be avoided, and justice would still be done. The resort to federal courts is really a islam" at the state courts, and it is one they do not deserve No reason exists for doubting the integrity or legal wisdom of the state courts. Re- course to the federal courts has raised . broad political issue, and that issue will be passed upon probably at the polls next, November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
CHANGE FOR GILLETTE.
New Evidence Is Brought Up By the
 Young Mans Family.

Albany, N. Y, March 27-Evidence to show that Grace (Billy) Brown, while at Otselic, Chenango county suffered from epilepsy, to support new theory that the girl had an epileptic fit when she was drowned in Big Moose lake in the Adirondwacks, 1t was learned tonight, would be presented to Governor Hughes tomorrow morning in an effort to have the governor grant respite for Chester Gillette, condemned to die in Auburn prison next week for the murder of the girl
 Gillette's father, mother and aunt, who are here, seemed confident tonight that the governor would grant the respite so that the alleged new evidence can be presented to a court in support of a mo- ton for new trial.
 Three witnesses, said to be two women and a man, none of whom appeared as witnesses at Gillette's trial are to give tes- timony before Governor Hughes in the executive chamber in support of the ap- plication for the granting of the respite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
PROMOTER IS NOT SHIELDED.
Minister Refuses To Discuss Case In
 French Chamber.

Paris, March 27.-Beyond declaring that no member of parliament has intervened to shield Henri Rochette, the French pro- moter, who was arrested on last Monday on charges of swindling on an enormous scale, Minister of Justice Bryand refused to discuss the case when Deputy Ceccaldi presented his interpolation in the cham Der of deputies this afternoon. The min ister pointed out that the court was con- ducting an investigation and that there fore discussion of the case in the cham Der would be ill-timed. M. Ceccaldi coni- plained that the arrest of Rochette had been greatly delayed, and he demanded a more effective governmental prohibition of fraudulent issues of stock. With this the incident was closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Greater Birmingham, March 27 1908.

The trains of the Southern Railway leave for the east at 6:25 a. m. and 4:25 D. m. The former is supposed to arrive in New York at 4 p. m. and the latter at $50 a. m.
 The Seaboard trains leave at 6:45 a. m and 4:15 D. m. The former makes con- nection for the east and is supposed to reach New York at 6:SO p. m.
 Queen and Crescent trains depart at 6:25 a. m. and 7:S5 p. m. The morning train connects with the Southern at Knoxville. This route passes Lynchburg and the train is supposed reach New York at 3:45 p. m. The train leaving here in the evening makes con- nection with the Pennsylvania road at Cincinnati and is due in New York at 9:SO a. m.
 leaving Birmingham at 9:33 D. m makes connection with the Pennsylvania at Cincinnati the following morning and is due in New York at a. m the next day.
 The Central of Georgia leaving here at p. m. connects with steamer at Savan- nah for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
BAUM LUNAcY CASE ENDS.
Argument Is Now Being Made By At-
 torneys on Both Sides.

Meridian, Miss, March 27.-(Special)- All the testimony in the Baum lunacy trial, which has been in progress in this city for the past six weeks, was con cluded this morning and argument be- gun. Hon. J. M. McBeath for the coni- plainants was first to speak, followed by Hon. S. A. Witherspoon for the defense. Five hours were allowed each side for argument. The closing argument will be made tomorrow morning by Hon. s. A. Witherspoon, Jr., for the defense and Hon. c. c. Miller for the compliments. The case will go to the jury by noon. A verdict is expected in the afternoon.
 The case has perhaps attracted more widespread attention than any previous case of the kind ever tried in the south, and the verdict of the jury is awaited with more than the usual interest. All the parties involved are among the wealthiest and most prominent people, both socially and in a business way, in the city of Me ridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Demand For Water.

"Apolinaris water' said lounger in one of the hotels, has become ex- tremely popular since prohibition oe- came effective.
 "I sit here and see the porters dash ing hither and thither with the water to various rooms. In fact, the tele- rhone girl is kept busy day and night answering calls for this brand ot aqua.
 Tt seems that Apolinaris is the suh- stitute for former stronger drinks. Not content with common water the pro- hibitionists have picked out special brand. I used to think this water was used very often at wet banquets, but that was not a circumstance to the present demand.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Mountain Greek Veterans.

"The famous old veterans who are living at Mountain Creek will not be forgotten when the date for the re- ;nion comes around, said Chairman Wilzen of the reunion executive com mittee yesterday. We held meeting this afternoon, and among other detail matters decided to appropriate the money to bring these brave old war riors to Birmingham.
 They will be entertained free Of charge at Hotel John B. Gordon aud will be made comfortable with every attention. We hope that everyone of them will be able to attend.
 'The plans for the reunion are pro- gressing rapidly, and believe we will he able to give our visitors a royal reception"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

it is seen that the open-hearth produe- ton has not only overtaken, but passed its rival. If it has not it soon will, for every year shows a decrease in Bes- semer steel production and an increase in open-hearth production. The fact that Bessemer steel stands discredited by bridge builders, architects and rail road managers is enough to determine it's fate. Its day of sweeping posses sion of the field has gone by never to return, and open-hearth steel will rap- idly take it's place The march of the latter is strong and irresistible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Activity on First Avenue.

First avenue is going to become a different looking place before Ions, said Captain Demere yesterday. The changes to be wrought within the next few months will make 1t appear to much greater advantage.
 "The Woodward building is to be re- modelled and made prettier in every way. The annex to the Brown Marx building is a sure thing, and will, when completed present the most attractive building in the city. The structure now being erected by H. J. Porter is a inc thing.
 Tt is also evident that the Chai- foux corner cannot remain unoccupied another 12 months, so the activities of First avenue are resembling old times"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
YOUNG MAN GETS DAMAGES.
College Must Pay For Having Him Put
 Under Arrest.

Atlanta, March 27.-(Special) l)-There came breath of college air into the city court today when a jury brought in a verdict of s250 damages for Leo H. Wise of Thomasville. In 1904 Wise,i then a student at Georgia Tech, spoke to 8 young lady, a student of Cox college. while she W .s on street car speeding to college. The young lady was rep rimanded, anu Wise hearing of it went to the college and demanded an apology from William Cox. business manager. Instead of an apology he was arrested on a charge of trespassing, tried and re- leased. He then entered suit for 5000 damages and the verdict of today is his vindication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Search For Ships Survivors.

Valparaiso, March 27.-The British cruiser shearwater, which has been searching for possible survivors of the missing British bark Silborhorn, re- ported as having been burned at sea last August off the Chilean coast, ar rived here today. The commander of the Clearwater found no trace of the missing vessel or survivors and will proceed to Juan Fernandez, a small isl. and 400 miles off the Chilean coast to continue the search
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Active Residence DeveIopn, ent.

'The territory around the Country club, on Forest avenue and Chestnut streets mainly, is probably showing more building activity than any other portion of Birmingham" said a real estate man yesterday. "There are sey- eral very handsome residences either just completed or in course of con struction, and I know of several others which are contemplated.
 "On Forest avenue V. E. McBee has just completed a handsome home, John c. Bradley is building, H. W. Fowlkes has plans for his home, W. c. Weston is building, Dr. w. G. Harrison and l.. F. Beech CT are planning their homes, and Mrs. Vio'a Redin and Frank Rush ton have recently purchased lots on which 1t is said they will erect homes.
 'I am told that several new homes, in fact half dozen, are to be erected on Chestnut street just east of -hs driveway entrance of Mountain Ter lace. Contracts for two or three of these houses have been let and I un- derstand that still another home will be commenced III the Ierrace within the next few weeks. All of this building in the Country club and Mountain Ter race district is giving quite an impetus to property in that section of the city, and a striking feature of the matter IS that nearly all the homes are fine ones. I don't know of any more de- sirable section of Birmin gham in which to build homes than around the hil'- side south and east of the County club. That is a neighborhood that will de- ,elop more rapidly now than any other part of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
BOOSTING BIRMINGHAM

Huntsville Tribune: There is nothing that helps town like constant praise. Be a regular Birmingham blower
 Gadsden Times-News: Birmingham is to have another skyscraper with 500 rooms. That town is evidently trying to rise above the depression.
 Talladega Mountain Home Birmins- ham is making elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the Confederate Vet erans in their reunion June 9-i
 Columbus Enquirer-sun: Birmingham is to adopt city ordinance requiring ve- hicles and street ears to stop immediately upon the first sound of the fire bell.
 Gadsden Journal: If the Birmingham papers are not building air castles the Magic City will soon have more skyscrap- CTS than any other city in the south.
 Talladega Reporter: We now have the cruiser Birmingham in the United States navy. She made the fast record of over A knots an hour. But, of course, every body expected the Birmingham to beat the records
 Anniston Star: Birmingham is immense ly proud of those tall buildings which are to be built there soon. The building of them will turn loose some money and help to relieve the money famine-and Birmingham needs the money
 Guntersville Democrat; Birmingham's 'Home Laber' idea is a good one to be adopted by any community, and we be- lieve that the spirit of the idea will grow, until every town that produces anything will be actively practicing the Home Label' rule.
 Chattanooga Times: Birmingham is go- ing to give the old "Confeds' the time of their lives when they go down there to their annual reunion. It will probably be attended by the largest number of sur vivors from Georgia, Alabama Missls- sippi and Tennessee since the reunion in Atlanta.
 Montgomery Times The Selma Journal refers to Birminghams proposed new l6- story skyseraper as an answer to the charge that prohibition is not a good thing for the Magic City. Does the Jour- nal question that the skyscraper would not have been built had it not been for prohibition?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Honors For Sir Robert Hart.

Pekin, March 27.-sir Robert Hart. who Is returning to England after many years at the helm of the Chinese maritime customs. was received in farewll audience today by the Emperor and the Dowager Empress of China. Sir Robert has been fully 54 years in the service of the Chi nese government. The audience was of unusual duration. The Empress cordially thanked Sir Robert for his services to the country and made him a number of gifts. The Emperor also manifested his appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Trvino To Get Deposits Back.

Atlanta. Ga., March 27.-(special.) J. Chairman s. McLendon of the state rail- road commission hopes to be able to an- nounce in few days that the Southern railway will bring It's deposits back to the Georgia banks from which they were taken a few weeks ago to avoid frequent attachments under the Georgia garnish- ment law. Mir. McLendon states that ever since the Southern removed It's funds from Georgia he has been at work to so arrange matters that they could be brought back. The deposits average N.5 .5o0.- 900 week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.
Time of Departure of Trains From
 Birmingham.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The railroads used to publish arrivals and departures of trains, but now l look over the papers in vain for such infor- nation. Those of us having occasion to traavel greatly miss the old-time railroad ads. I was not one of those who shouted for legislative regulation of tic rail- roads, but while the law makers were at it think it might have been well to have inserted a section requiring the various lines to publish condensed schedules in the newspapers.
 Would it be asking too much of The Age-Herald to state at what time the different trains leave Birmingham for the east and at what time they are due in New York? Yours truly.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
MEDITATIoNs.

When you are on the square, then the
 world is square with you And it will pay you handsomely for all
 the good you do. Iris only arrant pessimists and quitters
 who declare That you are simply wasting time in try
 ing to be square. You may be tempted, now and then, to
 wonder at the fate Which prospers undeserving men and
 gives them high estate, But there's a rift within the lute and
 you may feel quite sure That all their pride and circumstance, so
 bitter to endure, Will tumble down about their heads, or
 else, the lives they lead, So eaten up with jealousies, with envy
 and with greed, Do not afford real happiness. The duil'
 bucolic swain Who glads his dearie's willing ear with
 some old love refrain And laughs to greet the mornings glow
 upon the verdant hill. Or slumbers peacefully at night when all
 the world is still, Is better off than they-he holds lifes
 sweetest joys in hand, While they inhabit castles that are build
 ed on the sand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
David Jayne HilI's III Luck

Way back in 1902 Prince Henry, senior" admiral of the German navy, visited this country, and Dr. David Jayne Hill was at that time assistant secretary of state under John Hay. Something occurred during the recep- tion of Prince Henry that was very displeasing-so displeasing that he has nursed it ever since. He got, how ever, no chance to get even until Dr. Hill, now minister at The Hague, was named to succeed Charlemagne Tower at Berlin, who has got enough of ann bassadoring, and who desires to live again in his native land
 It would be tiresome to follow the ins and outs of this tempest in tea pot. To Prince Henry Dr. Hill is per soma non grata, and Prince Henry is not only a great admiral, but he is also the only brother the throne has. His wishes and prejudices are there fore law at Berlin, and Dr. Hill will hcve to be content to serve. at The Hague, and the promotions based on his promotion will have to accept a backset, for when a Kaiser does not want a man as ambassador that mans ambition is as good as squelched. It is not question of fitness, but strictly one of personal pique on Prince IAenry's part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Distinuuished Visitor.

J. B. Reynolds, assistant secretary of the United States treasury department, ar rived in Birmingham yesterday at noon fl om Mobile, and left for Washington iast night. He has been spending a short vacation in the south and returns to his cesk at the department greatly rejuve- hated. MT. Reynolds was accompanied to this city by Maj. w. F. Tebbetts, collec- tor of the port of Mobile. Ne latter re- mained in Birmingham last night and will proceed today to Anriston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
THE NUN.

By Leigh Hunt.
 If you become a nun, dear,
 A friar I will be; In any cell you run, dear,
 Pray look behind for me. The roses all turn pale, too; The doves all take the veil, too;
 The blind will see the show: What! you become nun. my dea I'll not believe 1t, no! If you become nun, clear, The bishop Love will be; The Cupids every one, dear,
 Will chant, we trust in thee9T The incense will go signing, The candles fall a-dying,
 The water turn to wine; What! you go to take the vows, my You may-but they'll be mkne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Death at Meridian,

Meridian, Miss, March 27.-(Special.) )-- Mrs. Fannie w. Birdsong died at her home in this city today after an Illness of several weeks. Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Kittie Lou Jqck- son and Misses Anna, Myra and Fan- nie. Mrs. Kitty Stevenson of Birming- ham, and Mrs. w. F. Afford of Marion, are sisters and s. A. Parks of Meridian is a brother of the deceased. Tie\ tune ral will take place tomorrow mornh-y oe 10 o'clock at Magnolia cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
THE DUDE.

Oh, say, Isn't he immense, With a monocle in his eye, Of common sense He may be shy, But when 1t comes to show, You know, He lays it on thick. Who would have thought, Back in the dear old stone age, When our forefathers fought And slew the dinosaur, That the changing cycle of the years Would eer produce Such an excuse For a man!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

From the New York Press.
 Unless a girl likes a man she can try mighty hard to make him think she does.
 A nice thing about stairs would be If your house didn't have them when you get hom at in the morning.
 A boy can sometimes get over being highly educated, but never over thinking il ought to relieve him from earning his living.
 There is hardly anything a woman con- slders more of reflection upon her |, rosition than to have a parlnr, / can be comfortable in. s<f V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Jap pamaqe Suit Settled.

Washington, March T.-The state de- partment today Issued statement that an agreement had been reached where by the suit for damages by certain Japanese agianst the city council Of San Fgancisco for certain mob violence on September l, last, will be settled by the payment to the Japanest of e45o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

Under the Hepburn bill the trusts could register and escape prosecution, but Rockefeller cannot shake off that $29, POO, ,O00 in that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Governor Guild Improving.

Boston, March Ex-Governor Curtis Guild passed the best day today of any since his illness reached a critical stage. He continued to improve steadily and while the gains have been slight his family and friends feel more encouraged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

The attention of American heiresses who desire to get next a throne is re- speetfully called to Turkey, where the opportunity is excellent, for the Sultan needs the money in his business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

The shad is invading the Delaware and the robin is hunting the early worm. This eonvinces the Philadel- phians that spring has actually come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

Some of the politicians in New York brag that they have got MT. Bryan hornswoggled, but they forget that the plain people are still factors on cleo tion day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

Senator LaFollette's speech extended through three days, but it is to be printed in one issue of the esteemed but not highly popular Congressional Record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

Instead of smoking or chewing to- bacco the night riders of Kentucky prefer to burn it, especially if it is of the white burley variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28

Henry Gassaway Davis lives to re- mind us of an otherwise forgotten cam paign. He lives, too, to get in touch with the thrones of Yurrup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
Open Hearth Steel

The growth in production of open- hearth steel has been strong and steady, and when the last calendar year was closed it had practically over taken Bessemer steel production. So far as ingots and castings are con- cerned the figures for the last two years are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-28
senator Penrose Better.

Philadelphia, March 27-The condition of United States Senator Penrose who
 i'll at his home here with eryslpelas
 .<d bronchial pneumonia, is reported to be somewhat improved tonight