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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
ARMoRED CRUISERS REACH
SAN FRANCISCO HARRoR

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2O.--The
armored cruisers West Virginia, Mary
land. Tennessee and Washington ar
rived here this morning from Magda-
lena bay. The cruisers Colorado and
PennsyIvania, which accompanied them
up the coast did not enter the harbor
but proceeded northward 10 the Brem-
erton navy yard.
the four big vessels are anchored
nea,. the battleship Nebraska.
The Tennessee and Washington,
(Continued on Page Three)
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21

southern Californians spent a day OF
nrotest Yesterday over the proposed
grab of San Pedro harbor, the storm
wave of indignation reaching Wasning-
ton. from whence late in the day the
cheering news was wired that Senator
Frank p. Flint would at once cause
the senate resolution No. o. to De
amended as the commercial organiza-
tions demanded. c.,,
Most of the cities of Southern Cali
fornia arounsed to degree of indig-
nation seldom recorded over any puDllc
measure. called meetings OF representa-
five bodies. expressed their objections
in priyat and public, used tne VII y
and the mails, and by nightfail mao
made themselves heard in the natiohai
halls of legislation. - 4;o
Beginning with the special meetlns
of the harbor commission ~ snS T., i,,o a,, ~
ing many boards of directors IN COAST
and interior cities drew up resolutions
of protest. Joining the movement ~
Los Angeles for changes IN the now
famous resolution.
Harbor Commission First
The harbor commission wired pro-
fest to Senator Flint and prepared com
munications for the city couiicii, uIs
ing that action be taken by the repre-
sentatives of the people.
The telegram to Senator fiiii' was
as follows o,,,-
At the request of the harpor % c1il- q
mission of the city of Los Angeies,
the city council of that city, tne
chamber of commerce ana other
public organizations requested you
and Congressman McLachlan 10 Sc
cure appropriate legislation "author-
izing the complete location OF the
harbor lines of the San Pedro inner
harbor.'
We note that your joint resolution
fails to include the west baslii' anu
further makes the request of a ma
jority of the owners o. land aput'
ting on and underlying the waters
prerequisite to any action on tne
part of the government In locating
any harbor lines.
Can you not change your resolu-
tion to include the west basin ana
to eliminate this Objectionable Ian
euage. which virtually leaves all fu-
ture work upon the inner harbor at
the mercy of private interests?
Please answer at our expense.
GEORGE H. STEWART.
Council vii iAct
The communication TO the city
council reads:
luton No. 54 introduced in the senate
February IL by Senator Frank p. Flint
which was rad twice and referred t'
the committee on commerce, your COM
mission has prepared telegram ad-
dressed to Senator Flint and requests
that YOU at once forward same to him
I'VE also suggest the propriety and
advisabiiity of a separate telegram
CONTINUED ON Page Three)
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
TWENTYEGHT ARE KILLED WHEN TONS OF DYNAMITE EXPLODE
WELL, ISN'T TAFT
THE REAL, ORIGINAL
BUSY CANDIDATE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
O. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.--Besides g
o making an argument Philippine :.
q, matters before the house committee on {.
Z. insular affairs Immediately on arriv- (.
8 ing from New England this morning, e
q, Secretary Taft attended pr0traeted (.
o conference ON Panama canal matters (.
g, at the White House, went over the Z.
q, Cuban situation with Governor Ma e
q, COON, cleared up grist of department {.
q matters, received a delegation of Re- e
<s publicans from Virginia, and then e
q went for a horseback ride.
Z, The secretary will leave Washington Z
&, tomorrow night for Buffalo. He ex- s;
q meets to return Monday and to spend &
8 all of next week at his desk In the e
8 war department..
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
FOREIGN

Cen. Stoessel is condemned to death
NV military court for surrendering Port
Arthur before all means Of defense had
been exhausted, but the court recon-
mends that the sentence be commuted
ia ten years Imprisonment and dis
charge from service.
American fleet Is received at Callao
with salutes and big reception win be
given by president.
British Columbia withholds prosecu-
tion of Japanese immigrants until case
IN court testing validity of law is de-
cidcd.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
EASTERN

from Japan, is given formal reception
at White House and delivers message
from emperor asking for continued
peace between the two nations.
Hartman wrests control of Illinois
Central from Fish after long fight in
the courts.
wabash wants more time to comply
with the law requiring shorter hours
for men, or threatens to cut some of
smaller stations off its map.
Gem expert says real diamonds are
found in Arkansas.
No reduction In wages of railroad
employees is contemplated.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
WANTG A DIVORCE FROM
WIFE SERVING SENTENCE


BY Associate Press.
MILWAUKEE, Feb 20.--Charles ].
Romadka has instituted suit for al
vorce from Evelyn Caine Romadka
whose sensational escapades in Chicago
resulted a few months ago in her Inn
prisonment In the penitentiary at
Joliet for burglary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
INVESTIGATE ACCOUNTS;
BANK CLOSES DOORS

MADISON, ILL.,, Feb. 20.--The Tri-
city state bank closed it's docrs No
reason has been given by the officers
of the bank for the closing. but it is
persistently rumored that the action
resulted after an investigation OF the
accounts OF trusted employe.
The banks capital Is $4,000.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
WILL MEET SATURDAY
state Central Organization viii Select
Delegates and Alternates for Dem
YER National Convention
in July


BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2o.-The
Democratic state central committee
will meet on next Saturday AFTERNOON
to determine a time and place TOT noiu-
ing the Democratic state conveh'ioii 70
saIart delegates and alternate dele-
safes to the national Democratic con-
vention to be held in Denver In July.
The apportionment of delegates VIII
also be made.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
Vessels In PORT


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20 -Ar-
rived: Steamers Van Guard. veatura,
West Virginia. Maryland. Washington.
Tennessee. / all from Magdalena bay:
steamer Samoa. San Pedro; steamer
Hanalei. San Pedro; steamer Santa
Rosa. San Diego; steamer Queen. San
Diego; steamer Bear. San Diego.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
SPEAKER CANNON ENDORSED
BY NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY
Nv Associated Press.

GREENSBORO. N. c.. Feb. 2o.--
sneaker Cannon was indorsed for the
nresidency by the Republican organiza-
lion OF this (Guilford) county. Mr..
Cannon Is q native Of this county,
having been born at New Garden.
seven e miles from this city
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
COAST

Twenty-eight are killed and many
injured in terrific explosion of powder
mill at Berkeley that shakes the entire
bay district with the force of an earth
quake.
Arnored cruisers, advance guard of
bis fleet. reach San Francisco
Deadlock comes in schooner war and
many vessels will be tied up. San
Diego woman wants big damages from
Southern Pacific.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-21
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Friday, with occasional
light showers; light southerIy
winds. Maximum temperature yes
terday, so degrees; minimum, SO
degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
IRON PRICES ARE
 ID BE HELD FIRM
Time Must Be Given to See the
 Effect of Agreement
WILL BE OFF YEAR IN ORE
Some Causes of Irregularities In Prices of Pig Iron Have Been Removed and Furnace Men Expect
 Aid From Ore Men.

New York February 1.-The Iron Age tomorrow will say: The ore firms at Cleveland who find their market largely among the merchant blast furnaces of Ohio and Pennsylvania have fallen in with the general movement of producers of pig iron and steel. The decision reach ed at Fridays meeting at Cleveland that no reduction from last years prices is advisable for 1908 marks a departure in the lake ore trade.
 Ore buying was not expected to follow 1t and time must be given for an effect of the action to appear farther down the lien. That it will be an off-year in ore is a foregone conclusion.
 Apart from the ore meeting interest has centered this week in a conference of the pig iron producers of the central west and the Chicago district held at Cleveland Saturday. The previous effort in this territory to maintain stable market has not been successful. Some Of the causes of irregularities have now been removed and the furnace companies ex- pect the action of the ore men to be or some avail in holding prices on ST val ley basis for No ? foundry iron. south ern makers have of late received less than their usual percentage of orders In foundry and forge grades; All pig iron markets have been dull. m the east pipe makers have been buyers on moderate scale In light rails the mills have done a surprising business.
 In general. finished lines have shown some improvement since January, even though slight, and January, in addition was better than December. Consumers of important products into which iron and steel enter. are yet to pass on prices which thus far have not been seriously tested.
 The wire and tin plate trades still lead in activity Wrought pipe mills have found it necessary to increase their ae- tive capacity. Current business in rail- road bridge work is less than 70 per cent of the fabricating capacity of the coun- try.
 Considerable buying of cast iron pipe is reported and about a normal business for February being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
CAVALRYMEN OFF
 FOR LONG TRAMP
A Practice March Is Begun By a Score of Members of
 Troop Q.

Twenty members of Troop D, the local cavalry organization, left Bir- mingham yesterday for a tramp of 100 miles on foot. The men are under the charge of Corporal Houston Newell. According to the plans, about 20 miles will be covered daily, the troops march, ing in a circle. Several adjoining coun- ties will be visited. Sheffield will be the furtherest point north.
 The trip was arranged for the pur- pose of inuring the men to the actual life of soldier. The men will bear their rifles, well filled haversacks, and complete outfit of camping necessi- ties. The boys making the trip are contemplating d deal of amusement, as they will be allowed to hunt and fish while not on the actual march. It Is considered certain that the 20 miles per day will be covered, and the score of men are expected back in five days.
 The trip is unusual in the history of local military, and on it's proving sue cessful depends the fulfilment of the plans for other trips on the part of the several local military organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Not Much of a Joke.

New York, February 11.-That railroad companies in New York state must ob- serve the injunction, This side up,' when it is placed on freight package, has been decided by the court of appeals. The decision comes in a case by Stephen M. Hoyt, against the Pennsylvania rail- road for sS5O, the value of number of electric batteries which were damaged in transit because the railroad paid no at tention to the printed warning on the box. When he went to the railroad com pany for settlement MT: Hoyt says he was told that railroad men had long ceased to pay any attention to such an injunction, and that it was considered a joke to them. The suit has been in the courts for four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Tie Last Great Fire

Did not cause so much suffering to the homeless as many case of eczema causes its miserable victim. And the relief fund did not bring so much joy as Hoods Sarsa- parilla has given thousands of times, in relieving the agonizing itching and burning of eczema-tortured people.
 In a Bed of Fire" lived in 8 bed of fire for years. owing to blood poison, all over my body. itching intensely. Hospital treat ment did not help me. tried Hoods Sarsa- saparilla and continued taking it until 1 was entirely cured.' MRS. J. T. WILLIAMS, Carbondale, Pa.
 Tied the Hands" We had to tie the hands of our two-yesr-old son on account of eczema on his face and limbs. No medicine helped until we used Hoods Sarsaparilla which soon completely cured" MRS. A. VAN WICK, 123 Montgomery St., Paterson, N. J.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
ENSLEY WORKS ID MEET THE DEFICIT Special Session of Council To-
 morrow Night NEW CHURCH TO BE BUILT Ensley Methodists Decide To Erect Structure at Cost of $3o,ooo
 Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.
NEW CHURCH TO BE BUILT

Ensley, February 11.-(Special)- l)-There will be an adjourned session of the City Council held next Thursday night and it is understood several matters per taining to the city finances will be dis cussed. It Is well known the city is fac ing a deficit in the city treasury, due from loss of revenue from saloon license and other causes, one principal item be- ing the revenue from the police court which has decreased from $1500 to 5000 a month to $500. The loss of this reve- nue is being felt, the increased revenues from privilege tax and licenses not be- ing sufficient to meet the deficit
 However, the City Council is composed of men of sound business judgment, who have in the past year handled the af- fairs of the city with much ability and have shown they have the interests of the city at heart and no doubt plans will be devised to meet the emergency without any radical steps being taken It is supposed further action on the line of retrenchment will be discussed and several special committees will make re- ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Thinks Meters Are Wrong.

Many complaints are being made by the citizens of Ensley in reference to the electric light bills for the month of Jan uary. Many of the bills show an increase out of proportion to the preceding month, and especially true is this of those Tor residences. Said a citizen today: My electric light bill this month is nearly 50 per cent greater than last month with out any reason that I know for such an increase. We nave kept our usual hours and had no company. I find on investiga- tion my neighbors bills are the same I can understand how one bill might be excessive without any one being partic- ularly blamed. but when all the bills are unproportionabiy increased there Is something wrong. Whether it is the meter or the man that reads them, l do not know, but do know my wife recently went to Mississippi and we closed up the house. When my bill was presented 1t was just the same as the preceding month notwithstanding my house was closed I hope the City Council will investigate this matter, as 1t is to them we look for redress I know it would almost be a capital offense at this time to suggest that the council hire a meter inspector, but for one will pay my part to have the meters inspected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
February 12. 1903 :
February 12, 1906:
Date Set For Primary.

Jacksonville, Fla, February 1.-The democratic state executive committee met here today and fixed May 19 as the date for primary elections to nominate a United States Senator, Congressman in each of the three districts and all state and county officers. A second primary will be held June 16 for all officers where candidates do not secure majority at the first primary. Arthur Williams was elected chairman of the committed, vice Duncan U. Fletcher who is candidate for United States senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12

time is assured those who attend. Re- treatments will be served.
 The School Improvement association or the Minor scF tl will meet Wednesday evening at 2:sA' 'Srack at the school build ing. Palmer ls.-JS. All members of the assocls .ton s~.e .,atrons of the school are urged ss 1. S,',-- cit.
 Alphons. .1oshn WAS ops. atee. on this morning at the Dsyis infirmafy. Mr. Hoehn formerly rsns.sd in Ensley, and has friends and reh-a;s--ss here who will be pleae.G ..s tea. n he IS ting well under the ci.c. .}- ,.sss.~s.
 The E..A k. shter of MT. and Mrs. os- car ss 7, s .iits sick at the home of her q. .rsr Mrs. W. J. Well, Ave- nue c.
 Emanuel Adams, charged with burglar izing the tailoring establishment of Cush- ing & Herbert plead guilty to the charge this morning in the second division of the criminal court. He will be sentenced Sat- urday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
LAWSON GRISSOM
 KILLS HIMSELF
SHOOTS A HOLE THROUGH HIS HEAD IN GLOBE DRUG STORE AT FLoRENcE-WAs A PRoMI- WENT FARMER AT RIvERToN.

Florence, February 11.-(SpeciaL) )- Lawson Grissom of Riverton shot him self through the temple this morning in front of the Globe drug store. Grissom had been in Tuscumbia several days and had been drinking hard.
 He stepped into the store and asked if the proprietor. MT. Drisdale, was in. He was told that MT. Drisdale was out, and replied, "Tell him one of his friends was in to see him. Tell him he won't see me any more. Good bye, boys"
 He then stepped from behind the counter and fired. the ball passing out the top of his head and embedding it. self in the ceiling. Death was instan- taneous.
 Grissom was well-to-do farmer and leaves a family at Riverton. The re- mains were shipped there for inter ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
kinq Will Take Vacation.

Lisbon, February 1.-The Diario De Noticeas today says King Manuel will leave Lisbon shortly for Cintra, where he will pass several months. Cintra is IA miles from Lisbon, and has royal summer residence. The chamber of dep- uties will reassemble February 20, when King Manuel will take the oath. leader in the Franco party who held a cabinet position under Senhor Franco, has de- cided to advise hir sans to support the government ling elections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Shortage In Books.

Chicago, February u.--A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Paxton, H., says: s. E. Sims of Pontiac, an. expert accountant, who has been examining the books of the Paxton Building and Loan association, yesterday reported short age of $32,O0O in the books of c. H. Lang ford, ex-secretatry, who was requested to resign by the trustees on December 10. Langford and his bondsmen have turned over $27.0OO in property to the trustees and this amount was accepted by theI stockholders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Personal and General,

Dr. J. l. Odom who was severely in- jured by being thrown from his buggy yesterday, was sufficiently improved to be taken home this afternon. He is prac- tically out of danger.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will present the Passion Play" at the church next Thursday evening. An appropriate musical programme has been arranged. The proceeds will be devoted to the church building fund
 Many tickets have been sold for. the en- tertainment and dance to be given by the ladies' auxiliary of the Irish American club of Ensley at Perkins hall on Ave nue E Nand Eighteenth street. A fine or- chestra has been engaged, and pleasant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Eoreiuners Leave For Home.

Foreigners returned home yesterday m goodly punches. Twenty Bulgarians lett Birmingham for their native land over the Southern. Fourteen Slavs took pas sage over the Seaboard. In addition, there were numerous Italians, Polish Jews and others. This egress was occa- stoned by the men being thrown out Of work. and a natural longing for the land of their nativity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Leaning Toward Taft.

St. Paul, February 1l.-At a harmony meeting of the leading candidates for state and city offices with the Roose-. welt club of St. Paul last night, resolu- tons were adopted indorsing the policies and administration of President Roose- welt and favoring an instructed delega- tion from Minnesota to the republican convention in favor of Taft for the presi- dency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Discuss Plans For New Church.

DISCUSS Plans For New Church.
 A congregational meeting was held at the Methodist church this evening to con- slider the erection of a new church build ing. Rev. B. B. Glasgow presided. The meeting was well attended and much en- thusiasm displayed.
 It was decided to build new edifice to cost sSO,OO0. Rev James Mccoy of Owenton. Rev. F. L. Dobbs of Birming- ham and others made addresses. The stewards of the church reported they had about $10,O00 subscribed. The following committee was appointed to get plans and specifications for the new church and report next Tuesday evening: T. c. Mackey, pr. E. T. Fields T. R. Wal ker, J. H. Perkins and W. B. Bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Humane Society Meeting.

Tn. regular monthly meeting of the Ensley Humane society was held last evening at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. W. N Wood. In the absence of the president, Mayor D. F. Sugg, vice president presided. A large number of members were present and much busi- ness transacted. After the business was concluded a musical programme was rem dered
 A committee was appointed to confer with the City Council in reference to officially recognizing the society. The committee was composed of w. H. Davis, Rev. L. A. Reagor and W. R. Stewart. A committee was also appointed to arrange to lease one of the theatoriums one night next week, the proceeds to go to the society. The details will be given later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Marriaqe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yester- day as follows:
 r. W. Spencer of Savannah to Miss Ottilie A. Buckshaw.
 l.. M. Robinson of North Birmingham to Miss Della Aderbold.
 R. A. Rice of North Birmingham to Miss Claytie Aldredge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
Taft Men Chosen.

Cincinnati, February 11.-Republican voters in the First and Second congress sional districts today went through the form of naming delegates to the state convention, but only one ticket had been named and Taft delegates were chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM

February F, 1892:
 '.The saleswomen in Caheen's helped
 the firemen with the hose at yesterday 8 l fire. They are accustomed to handling hose"
 February 12. 1898:
 First casting is made in the plant of
 the Southern Iron and Steel company on
 Second avenue between Fifteenth and
 Sixteenth streets Ike Adler is owner and
 proprietor and w. w Barclay Is super-
 intendent of the plant. February F, 1899: | Official thermometer in Birmingham registers s.S degrees below zero and the '.oldest inhabitant" is knocked almost out of business with his coldest weather story. The ground is covered with sev eral inches of snow.
 February 12, 1900: I. Carey Thompson succeeds Charles H. Scholar as captain of the Jefferson
 Volunteers.
 February 12, 1902; Mrs. Jefferson Davis spends the day | in Birmingham and is given royal well
 come by veterans and ladies of the city.
 She leaves at night for Mississippi. February 12,. 1903: | Judge Feagin of the inferior court Of Birmingham scauits seven men charged
 with selling whisky on Sunday, and makes
 the announcement that he will convict no man on the testimony of professional
 witnesses, or in other words, upon the 1 testimony of men who buy whisky on Sunday for the purpose of prosecuting the | dealers
 1 February 19, 1906 1 The Very Rev. James A. Meuer, pastor | of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
 and dean of the Catholic church in North | Alabama, passes away at his residence l on Fourteenth street, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-12
February F, 1899
February 12. 1900:

February 12. 1900:
 J. Carey Thompson succeeds Charles H. Scholar as captain of the Jefferson Volunteers.