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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Move To Drive Negroes
 Into Democratic Pdrfy
Republicans Are Tired Of the Black Voters and Are Going Out Of Their Way to Show Them That They Are No
 Longer Wanted In the Party

Washington, August 11.-tSpeciaL)- A Taft and Sherman Ratification meet ing Is to be held next Saturday under the auspices of the Republican League of clubs of the District of Columbia. The gathering Is to take place at Mar
 shall hall, resort some miles down the Potomac river. No negroes are ad- mitted to these grounds, and this fact is being exploited in a sensational manner by the negro preachers and politicians who are holding frequent meetings here, at which their people are urged to bolt the republican ticket. They charge right along that Candidate Taft, in former speeches, indicated that he was In favor of a lilly white" re- publican party, and that the fellows who are running the republican clubs In Washington are but following in his footsteps. The democrats, they say frankly, have never had any support worth speaking of from the negroes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
WORK OF MISSIONS.
Catholic Speakers Tell of Efforts In
 the Philippines.

Boston, August 1.-The second business day of the convention of the American Federation of Catholics was marked today by an interesting address by Bishop Hen dricks of the Philippines and Prof. J. c. Monaghan of the agricultural department at Washington, and by hard work on the part of the committee on resolutions.
 The forenoon session. with Archbishop O'Connell as the presiding officer, was well attended and the addresses held the audiences until well along In the after noon. Bishop Hendricks presented an in terestng account of the work of the Cath ollie mission In the Philippines, for which he urged the moral support of the Ameri can people. He hoped the present Philip pine tariff would be moderated.
 Although the committee on resolutions was in session several hours 1t was still unable to report late this afternoon.
 Many of the delegates spent the after noon in sightseeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
SOLDIER BOYS ARE
 BUSY AT CAMP NOEL

Columbus, Miss, August 11.-Today's programme at Camp Noel was one of work. The regular four-hour morning drill was entered into with a vim.
 This evening brigade parade was again the programme in addition to the regular parade, the Seventeenth in- fantry, regulars, gave an exhibition drill, showing all the physical move ments which the regulars go through with and also some pretty work around the field and oth CT maneuvers
 The cavalry charge was spectacular.
 Tonight the pavilion at Lake park has been turned over to the privates of the regulars and also the National Guard. No commissioned officers or civilians were allowed on the dancing floor. The military problem occurs to- morrow, commencing at o'clock.
 Confederate veterans have been in vited to a big barbecue tomorrow by General Keesler. Tomorrow night will occur the governors ball.
 Governor Noel left this morning and will not be present for the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
NEW WORKERS STIRRED UP
 BY ATLANTA PREACHER

New York, August 11.-Declaring that if til south had had its way the repub- lican candidate for President would be Governor Hughes, and that his nomina- ton would have broken the solid south, '' the Rev. Len G. Broughton, D. D., of Atlanta aroused big audience at the tent evangel at Fifty-seventh street and Broadway, to such a pitch of en- thusasm tonight that he was applauded for seven minutes. The subject of his sermon was "The Christian as a Citi- gen." He said In part:
 'The south Is shaking off it's shackles, and we're going to have hand in run ming the government You've run the government ever since the war and you've
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
AIRSHIP TRIAL BY
 CAPTAIN BALDWIN

Washington, August 1.-The offical speed trial of Captain Baldwn's dirigi- ble balloon was again postponed today, but preliminary speed trial was made with MT. Curtis and Captain Baldwin aboard. Captain Baldwin again took a westerly course in order to become ia miliar with the official course lying in the direction of Falls Church. It is estima- ted that an average speed of IS miles was maintained There was a large number of spectators, including Secretary of War Luke E. Wright and James Allen, chief signal officer, present, but the Baldwin flights are becoming such an every day occurrence that many of the army officers who have been in attendance heretofore were not present today
 Greater interest seems to center in the aeroplanes to be tried at Fort Myer by the Wright brothers and A. M. Herring The latter has requested an extension of 30 days in the time in which he is to deliver his machine, which will be granted.
 The Wright aeroplane is expected any day. Orville Wright is coming from Dayton O.. and 1t is thought that he will assemble his machine and make pre- liminary flights somewhere near Wash ington before notifying the signal corps of his readiness for the official trials,
 Before taking his dirigible up today Captain Baldwin had MT. Curtiss who returned from Hammondsport this morn- ing, make a thorough test of the motor The airship remained aloft 22 minutes and distance of nearly five miles was covered side wind was encountered throughout the flight and several times Captain Baldwin had to tack much the same as the master of a ship An alti- tude of nearly 1000 feet was attained. Secretary Wright expressed his pleasure at the showing made in today's flight, but said while these airships will be invaluable in time of war for scouting purposes. they will never revolutlonize warfare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
PR0TESTANTS ARE
 MUCH AGITATED

London, August 1.-The council or the Protestant alliance, that raised such a storm in parliament and else where when King Edward visited the Pope, is again agitated over the an nouncement that his majesty intends tremendously to audience the Papal legatee, Cardinal Vanutelli, at the forthcoming eucharistic congress in London. The alliance sent memorial to Sir Edward Gray, the foreign sec sretary, calling attention to this pro- iected violation of the Protestant con stitution of the United Kingdom, and urging that steps at once be taken to prevent the King from paying this compliment to the Catholic prelates of America and Europe who are coming to attend the congress. Sir Edward has done nothing more than formally ac- knowledged the receipt of the me- morial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS
Page i.

Page 1. Lincoln is ready for Bryan notification day. Wilbur Wright travels successfully in airship. Turkey recalls minister at Washington. New Zealand honors Americans Move made to drive negroes into demo- cratic party.
 Page 2. Ideal camp is located near Bessemer Tax returns show effect of panic.
 Page 3. l.. C. Bates working graft. Encampment of Odd Fellows to be held at Cullman. Clark shortage being cleared up at Gadsden.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Big mass meeting at Bijou theatre this afternoon. More arrests made in connection with Bloeton outrage. Police commission disposes of several cases. Thompson case will begin this morning. National rua-d lockers at city hall armory burglarized.
 Page 2. Social events. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women. The passing show.
 Page 8. I,ipton's ambition is to capture the Americas cup,
 Page g. Stocks drop sharply on general selling. Cotton declines on lack of bull sup port. ports.
 Page 10. Birmingham is badly beaten by At lanta. Boston goes ahead of Philadelphia in American league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
BOGUS BANK NOTES
 FLOOD COUNTRY

Lake Charles, La, August 11.-Accord- ing to the evidence presented before a United States commissioner today by se- cret service men, gang of counterfeit CTS who have been flooding this section of Louisiana and Eastern Texas with bogus bank notes, had their headquar- ters in a courtroom at Oakdale, La, and one of the principals under arrest is none other than the man who presided over the court.
 The two men who figure in the case are George W. Windsor and Judge" J. w. Young, the latter a civil magistrate, and a brother-in-law of Windsor. It is alleged that Windsor raised the numbers on bank notes of small denomination and that Young and others passed them. Many of these notes were placed in cir culation here and a large number in Houston and other Texas cities. Wind sor was committed in default of bond when arraigned today. Young was ar rested at Vicksburg, Miss, last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
New Man In charoe.

New York, August 11.-Mundji Bey, the Turkish consul general at this port. and an ardent adherent of the Turkish consti- tutlonal party, known as the young Turks, this afternoon received a cable gram from the imperial government at Constantinople informing him that he had been appointed charge daffaires at Wash ington. The consul general at once made arrangements to leave for the capital to- night in company with Zidky Bey, second secretary of the Washington legation, who is now in this city. The charge stated, however, that he would probably return to New York tomorrow, as for the present he will have to continue his duties as consul general.
 The charge d affaires, said it is believed Izzet Pasha former secretary to the Sul- tan, and alleged to be fugitive In this country is now in hiding at the Turkish legation in Washington.
 If Mundji Bey were to find the missing Pasha, 1t is believed that he would en- deavor to secure his extradition on the ground that the Pasha violated American laws in entering the country a polyg- amist.
 Mundji Bey expressed the opinion that Ihmenson Bey, the present secretary, would be made second secretary.
 The consul general said that all Otto man subjects in New York would unite in a great combination for the establish rnent of constitutional government in Carnegie hall on the evening of Sunday, August 23. Mundji Bey will preside and leading Turks, Armenians Syrians and Greeks will deliver addresses, as will a number of prominent citizens of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
SYNDICATE TAKES
 CHARGE OF STOCK

New York, August Reimbursement was made today after a meeting Of the directors of the Provident Life Assur- ance society that the majority or the stock of the society had passed into the hands of a syndicate composed mostly of south ern financiers. Ine transactions will be closed at meeting tomorrow. It was stated at the meet ing today that the Inter-Southern Lire Insurance company of Louisville, hy'' had no interest in the transaction all though Kentucky capitalists are largely interested in the purchase.
 It was stated that Arthur G. Long ham of Louisville, Ky, who has been active in behalf of the southern syndl- cate In securing control of the Proi dent Life, will be elected president or the society as soon as the new inter- ests elect their officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

Auckland, New zealond. August 12.- Wednesday)-No more beautiful sight ever was witnessed at the picturesque Ellerslie race course than that of today, when a special race meeting was held for the entertainment of the officers and men of the American Atlantic fleet. Admirs sperry and his staff and all the office who could be spared from duty abos ship, and the entire contingent of enlisted men on shore leave were present. The admiral and the officers were in full uni- form. There was an enormous gathering to greet the Americans
 The spacious grand stand groaned under it's burden of humanity, and the beautiful green lawns and slopes were thickly dotted with spectators. In the stand es- pecially was the scene a pretty one, the variegated toilettes of the women blending harmoniously win the gold lace of the naval officers and the blue and white trimmings on the uniforms of the en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
NeW ZeaIandeYS Honor
 The Visiting Americans
Officers and Men Of the Great Fleet Find Splendid Entertain ment at Races and Large Party Makes Trip Inland to
 See the New Bath House Y 1rma District.

lis - tn A majority of the races were q = nd exciting and brought forth
 2 ; of applause from the Americans. [ e Q r the races, Admiral Sperry and 200 .SS officers of the fleet were the guests > ; rime Minister Ward and the mem
 @ of parliament to Rotoura, the town of Thermal districtin the heart of
 se north island, I'll miles from Auckland
 rail, where tomorrow a magnificent new bathhouse will be opened and in connection with the function will occur a great gathering of Maori tribesmen, who will dance their famous war dances for tho Americans
 For tonight numerous sports and enter tainments have been arranged for the tackles, while the noncommissioned offi- cers of the New Zealand garrison will en- certain at drill hall the noncommissioned officers of the American and Australian ships.
 All the officers of the American fleet who did not accompany the admiral to Rotoura will be dined by the Orphans club this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

Norfolk, va., August 11.-Aroused tonight to a pitch of frenzy by the killing of Patrolman w. s. Winninger, by a negro named Strong, Portsmouth Is thronged with armed white men, and should his slayer be arrested "a lynch ing Is probable.
 Tonight the Portsmouth military company was called out at the request of Mayor Reed and are now assisting the police in restoring order.
 Strong succeeded in making his es- cape from the city and is now said to be in hiding in a swamp. He Is sur rounded by the police, militia and sev- eral hundred armed citizens.
 The authorities are confident that with the assistance of the militia, they will be able to prevent a lynching
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

and that party could not be expected to grant any favors to negroes as long as they are solidly arrayed against the democratic party. But the republicans, $, they contend, have had the negro vote, and they never lose an opportunity to degrade and humiliate the black man. For these reasons the preachers and politicians identified with the negro in surrection in the republican camp think the time has come for the negroes to cast their votes for Bryan and Kern.
 It Is pretty generally understood among the negroes here that the Taft faction in Ohio have decided to beat Senator Foraker, and they are red hot since the news got out in tn cir cir cles that the campaign managers are not even going to ask the senator to be one of the speakers at Youngstown, O., when the state campaign is opened there on September 5. Foraker the negroes generally look upon as their best friend in the republican party
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
ARMED WHITE MEN READY
 TO LYNCH BAD NEGRO

Hundreds of negroes, frightened by the demonstrations in the streets to- night have fled from the city.
 Four negroes have been arrested in connection with the murder and will be held for identification. All four were endeavori1gI to leave the city secretly. Two were found trying to swim out from wharves.
 Tonight three local infantry com panies and officers of the Seventy first Virginia regiment are quartered at tn q armory, by order of Governor Swan son, to be in readiness for a call for assistance from Portsmouth.
 At midnight, following orders from Governor Swanson, the two Portsmouth military companies began to assist the police in patrolling the streets and pre- venting assembling of crowds. The ef- feet was magical and within 30 min utes the streets were deserted No fur ther trouble Is anticipated tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
ARMED GREEKS ARE
 PUT UNDER ARREST

New York, August 1.-The attempt of a group of men using the name of the Greek Revolutionary society to collect slOoo from Basic Spropoulos. Creek dealer in oriental goods, and Spiropoulos' plans to shoot the blackmailers, resulted today in the arrest of Spiropoulos and four other men who were hiding in the bushes in the far nothern end of Manhat- tan island. Spiropoulos is charged with carrying concealed weapons. He told the police that he had received a letter from the revolutionary society commanding him to meet an agent at Amsterdam ave- nue and Fort George and deliver s1o0o on pain of being cut to pieces and placed in barrel.
 Spiropoulos was to recognize the agent when the latter was to request the time of day When Spiropoulos went to the appointed place with his revolver and a roll of bills, policemen arrested him and four men who were found hiding in the bushes. evidently awaiting his coming. All carried revolvers and all were held on ball when arraigned in court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
GREEK UNDER ARREST. Charged With Passing Bill On Negro,
 Raised From $1 To $5.

Konstantoen Demetras, a Greek, has been arrested and charges have been pre- ferred against him by the government authorities here for raising a bill and for passing the raised note.
 Demetras runs business on the corner of Fourteenth street and Second avenue. Several days ago a negro reported to the police that the Greek had passed the raised note on him. City Detectives Cole and Disheroon arrested Demetras and turned him over to the federal authori- ties.
 The note in question fs said to have been raised from q to s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Arranging Steamship Rates.

Lloyd Steamship company today charac- terized as wholly incorrect the report from Paris that the international confer- ence of representatives of the great ship ping companies which held a short ses- sion in the French capital last week was dissolved because of insurmountable diffi- culties that had been encountered. All the representatives were united on one of the fundamental propositions, namely, the disposition of rates with the Italian lines. The adjournment to the end of August was taken at the request of the Italian lines in order to afford time for an ade- ouate examination of the proDosals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

made a mess of it; we're going to come in and clean up that mess. And if we'd had our way this time, as we mean to have it later, the candidate for President on the republican ticket would have been the present governor of the state of New York"
 Wild demonstrations followed the words as it had been announced during the day that religious indorsement of Governor Hughes would be feature of the meet ing. When he could again make himself heard the speaker continued:
 If he had been nominated we would have broken the solid south. He has dem- onstrated that he is not for party or per- sonal aggrandizement, but for Christian citizenship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
REPUBLICAN RANKS ARE
 TORN APART IN TENNESSEE

possible effort to bring about such a re- suit tomorrow for the sake of unifying the party strength upon one candidate in an effort to defeat Governor Patterson, the democratic nominee. Tb1 powers that be of that-eiement of the pasty now gath- ering in Nashville, however. evidently are in no frame of mind to consider anything but independent action.
 The state committee at it's meeting to- night selected R. A. Haggard of Ayne county, for temporary chairman of the convention. J. Mack Henderson of Knox county will be the permanent chairman.
 Chairman Newell Sanders of the com mittee today stated that the convention tomorrow will undoubtedly nominate MT. Tillman and that he will accept the lead ership thus offered to him.
 Concerning the platform there has been little talk as yet except as to the tenn perance plank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
VORYS CLAIMS OHIO BY
 OVER 100000 MAJORITY

Hot Springs, va., August 11.-With Ar thur ]. Vorys, the Ohio Taft manager, and MT. Taft's publicity assistant Gus J. Karger. here today, and Frank H. Hitchcock, national chairman, arriving to- morrow, the spot lights of the republican national campaign seem about to focus on the Virginia mountains. From this time on MT. Vorys will spend the major DOT tion of his time with his chief
 He has endeavored to familiarize him. self with every local political situation in Ohio, and today added from 15000 to 10000 votes to his previous estimate that the Buckeye state would give the republican national ticket hundred thousand plu- rality.
 Though MT. Vorys brings with him a demand from every part of the state for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

Nashville, August 11.-Tillman and statewide prohibition will be the princi- pal features of the state convention or the Evans-Sanders wing of the Tennessee republican party, which will be held at the capitol tomorrow. It is now assured that the convention will nominate Hon. G. N. Tillman of Nashville for governor. According to the statement of leaders of the Evans-Sanders faction now in the city. there is no possibility of the con- vention accepting the nominee of the Chattanooga convention, Hon. T. Ash bury Wright of Rockwood. The opinion was expressed by some of the republicans in Chattanooga yesterday that tnis might be done, and there has been some talk about the hotel Hobbies today or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
NEW coALING RECORDS.
Big BattIeships Are Loaded In Quick
 Time.

Washington, August u.-New coaling records have been established by three of the battleships attached to the Pacific fleet now at Auckland, New Zealond.
 On June 12 the battleship Georgia took 1772 tons of coal in 5 hours and 12 min utes. an average of 342 tons per hour. On June 22 the battleship Rhode Island took on ITO tons in hours and AT minutes an average of 375.7 tons per hour
 Both these records were eclipsed by the battleship Virginia on June 26, when 1867 tons were taken aboard in the record time of four hours, an average of 467 tons per hour. The Virginia also made the best hour of any of the three ships, taking on 555.9 tons during one of the four hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

the presence of MT. Taft during the cam paign, the decided inclination of the can didate as well as the judgment of his ad- visers is against travelling campaign.
 The important problem MT. Hitchcock will present will be the selection of the members of the advisory committee of nine, decided on as a means of aid in financing the national campaign. It is predicted that these men will be chosen for the most part from the commercial centers of the country and whose abili- ties in financial affairs are already recog- nized.
 MT. Taft divided his time today between correspondence, conferences, work on his speecb of the Fist to the Virginians who are coming here, and a game of golf, in which he clipped two strokes from his previous record of 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
WILL CALL PRIMARY.
City Committee Will Meet at City Hal,
 Tonight.

The city democratic committee Will meet tonight in the city hall for the purpose of arranging a primary in the Third ward to recommend an alderman for K. H. Eggleston's place.
 It is probable that the committee Will set the date of the primary for the third Monday in September, or the same day as the election. A. A. Gambill and A. L. Hoyt will probably be the only con testing candidates.