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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
FORAKBR WILL NOT
 YIELD IN CONTEST
OHIO SENATOR WILL TRY TO GET THE 21 DISTRICT DELEGATES AND LEAVE TAFT ONLY FOUR. SAYS GALL IS ILLEGAL.

Cincinnati, January 2O.-To fight for the national convention delegates from Ohios q congressional districts and to allow Sec retary Taft to have the four delegates at-large in the contest, is the plan of campaign suggested in an interview this afternoon by United States Senator For aker. who arrived home today from Washington on business.
 He maintains that the call for the state convention is illegal and that therefore he will not take part in the selection of its dlegates After declaring there had been no "overtures of peace,' either to or by him. he said:
 50 far as the state convention is con- cerned I have not changed my opinion since I was here that the call for it is illegal and unjustly burdensome. On that account, as l have heretofore announced, l shall not make any effort to comply with it's terms and conditions, nor will my friends make any such effort, except only as their local conditions may prompt them to do so
 Of course the delegates selected to the state convention will all be for Taft, for there will be no opposition. This decision applies, however, to the congressional dis tricts. They are not under the control of the state central committee and are not bound by anything the state convention may do. Each district will elect its own delegates in it's own way. What the dis tricts may do remains to be seen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mary Mannerino.

Birmingham theatregoers, for the first time, realized all the glory of Glorious Betsy" when Mary Mannering appeared at the Jefferson last night. They also had good cause to admire the true Eliza Monroe in the acting of Helen Macbeth, for, wh en the play ap- peared last in Birmingham, Miss Mac beth filled the leading part on ac- count of the illness of Miss Manner ing.
 So it was with double appreciation that the large audience repeated one curtain call after anoth CT last night. The picture of health and beauty, Miss Man nering, the Baltimore belle of history. was charming when her heart f1uttered with every vacillating emotion and even more so when the vane of love, strength, pointed toward Captain Je- rome Bonaparte.
 There was no cause for the Ameri- can audience to think of Betsy as a title seeker, such as many of the painted beauties of today, for the little coquette first loved her Jerome in the disguise of poor French tutor; and then Frank Gilmore threw so much into the part, that tears glistened in the eyes of the old gray haired mesdames in the orch estra, and they dreamed of their own ante-bellum courtships.
 The same beautiful scenery, the same perfect cast, made it indeed a work of , If ;,, a frama of love No nead to tell the story. Enough to say that the coquette was gone, and Betsy con quered love for her captain, sending him to his country, but he came back tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
CLAIMS OF THE CHURCH.
Army Board Recommends Payment of
 Damages In the Philippines.

Washington, January M.-Secretary or War Taft and Lieut. Col. J. A. Hull, judge advocate, department of the east, today attended a hearing before the House committee on insular aaffirs, which had under consideration the claims of the Roman Catholic church in the fhllp- pines for $2,000,000 indemnification on ac- count of damage to and occupancy or church buildings in the islands by united States troops during the Spanish war. Colonel Hull was chairman of the army board on church claims, appointed to si1t these claims and make recommendations as to settlement. The board recommended that the church be paid S363,000 in full. Secretary Taft told the committee that In his opinion the United States would be getting off cheap if 1t allowed twice the sum named by the board, or paid the church at least $500, 900. Colonel Hull in clined to the same opinion which he said represented as well the sentiment Of the board That body, in fixing the amount at $363,OOO, had taken into account nothing but computed rental for military occupancy and had made no allowance for damages to buildings or their demoh- ton in the course of war or the losses to the Catholic church by troop footing con siderable of which had happened.
 Secretary Taft explained that the Roman Catholic church in the Philip pines, being self-dependent, is in a low state financially, all of it's revenues being derived from inhabitants of the islands, themselves as a rule very poor. lie thought especially in view of this con dition that the United States should show more liberality than contemplated by the estimate of the army board and that at least to some extent the damages re- sultant of our occupancy of church build ings should be made good The commit tee has not reached a decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
AUSTIN TREATED / TO 4 COLD DEAL
THE MAN WHO BROUGHT SUIT AGAINST coRTELYoU ON BOND SALE GETS THE WORST OF THE COURTS DECISION.

Washington. January 20.-The applica- tion of George ". Austin of New York for a restraining order against Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou to prevent the latter from allotting 2i.5Oo,OO0 worth of Panama canal bonds to certain national banks was today denied by Justice Gould of the supreme court of the District of Columbia.
 The courts decision was rendered fol- lowing argument by counsel for MT. Aus lin and the government. The ruling Is practically a dismissal of the suit.
 MT. Austin's suit sought to enjotn Sec retary Cortelyou from doing what was an accomplished fact and sought to invoke ahe injunctive power of the court in 8 matter within the discretionary power of & member of the executive branch of the government.
 The circular which advertised for pro- posals for Panama bonds reserved the right to reject any bids. Judge Goulds decision hinged principally on this point. since 1t had been asserted by the Secre- 1ary in his answer that MT. Austin was financially Irresponsible and that his par ticular bid was rejected because it was for the pest interests of the government.
 MT. Austin charged that the Secretary had violated the law in refusing his bid flor S3,000,000 worth of bonds at S1O3375 and In allotting the bonds to national banks and individuals at lower figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
At the Gayety.

A real, sure enough sparring match be- tween chorus girls grew exciting enough at the Gayety last night to make the audience stand up. A boxing song was put on by the entire chorus, the girls sparring a little in this. After the song it was announced that several girls in the company really thought they were better boxers than others, and that a three round bout would be put on every night until Friday by two of them The two showing up the best during these four nights will be matched Friday night This is special feature put on for this week, a purse of No being given to the girl winning each night, while $2O will be given to the winner Friday.
 If every burlesque show that appeared at the Gayety paid as much attention to the scenic effects and costuming that Al Reeves did in getting up his Beauty Show there would be no doubt about the Gayety having the best all-round shows in Birmingham. When the curtain went up at the Gayety yesterday it displayed one of the daintest scenes imaginable. and this daintiness grew daintier with each succeeding scene.
 The chorus was young and lively--a combination seldom seen, and the come dians were funny, Andy Lewis Its All Right. Ain't It?'' bringing the house down completely. Lewis took the part of Fly man Tupilinski, a clothier. and in the song For He's a Practicable Man won many encores on this interrogation
 Ed Morris as Michael O Brien in this act was also very funny, while Al Reeves as Jack Concheat, piempter, fitted the role well.
 The last act was the principal part of the show, being divided into two scenes, and entitled "Conology."' Concheat passes Tupilinsli off as foreign nobleman and endeavors to get him married to mill lionaire widow. the scheme being finally nipped in the bud by some one recognizing the nobleman as the man from whom he had purchased suit of clothes.
 The olo contained several neat vaude- vile stunts, Al Reeves banjo playing be- ing especially entertaining. The Eight surrays," a bevy of lively girls, made great hit with their dancing. The Savoy quartet was fairly good
 Andy Lewis, with Maude Elliott and Eva Willard, in a little sketch, Won at the Wire" kept sides shaking, his wonderful supply of slang or ''con" ap- bearing unlimited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
INSIDE LIGHTS ON
 HAITIAN TROUBLE
MAN IS ARRESTED IN NEW YORK FOR CONTEMPLATING HAITIAN MONEY AND HELD IN BONDS OF $75oo.

New York, January 2o.-Inside lights on the financing of the Haytian revolution now in progress will likely be unfolded as a result of the arrest of Joseph Giordain, who was taken into custody today by United States secret service men and ar raigned before Commissioner Shields, charged with the counterfeiting of the paper currency of the Haytian govern ment.
 The arrest was effected under the per- sonal direction of Chief Wilkie, of the secret service. It was said there was more behind the arrest than the allegation of counterfelting. Giordain pleaded not guilty and was held under s75O0 bail for examination on February 2S.
 Giordain is charged with counterfeiting 10000 s1 and g bills of the Haytian re- public. Through his counsel Giordain serts that he made no attempt to coun- terfeit the currency of Che present Hay tian government, but made the Haytian paper money several years ago under authorization of the government, consti- tuted under the revolution of General Fermin.
 According to the complaint, Giordaian had engraved by a local bank note com- pany S,50O000 in bills of the proposed Haytian government One-half of this was sent to Hayti to pay off the troops of General Fermin. The revolution col lapsed and the revolutionary currency was burned on its arrival Giordain it is charged, stored the remainder of the bills in a local warehouse.
 The recent Haytian revolution, it is as- serted by the detectives. has brought into existence again the old proposed Haytian -w,4 ,s-l.
 rency that Giordain had engraved and ar engagements were made to forward the bills to Hayti to pay off the insurgent troops. Counsel for Giordain state that no attempt has been made to counterfeit the bills of the existing government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
SELLS THEM NEW
 MARRIAGE LICENSE
A SHREWD NEGRO IMPOSES ON MEMBERS OF RACE BY TELLING THEM OLD LICENSE IS VOID AFTER TEN YEARS.

There is something new under tho sun.
 The extension of marriage licenses is that thing.
 The idea that a marriage license. aft CT it has been used for a certain num- Der of years say. 10. should be extend- ed did not have It's origin in the brain of an eminent jurist.
 That idea was given birth in the brain of a shrewd negro, negro. who since the scheme has been shown a fraud to the ignorant on whom if was practiced, has received the benefit of every syllable of the most vituperative vocabularfes.
 Several cooks on the Southside have been victianized, or rather their con- sorts have. The swindler is described as mulatto of the new school. a grad uate, penman, a fine talker, and an artistic dresser
 The whole story leaked out from a Southside family's cook. She stated mysteriously that she had been married again. There was surprise. "Pse not esactly married again." she said. "but we'se had hour license estended"
 It developed that the smooth artist had called at the home of the cook, asked her. how long she had been mar ried, and on hearing that this year would bring about the eleventh ami versary, threw up his hands in hor- TOT!
 You need a new license" said he, producing blank. "The city demands a new license after the 10th year. You are no more married than l am.''
 He then collected g. He visited several houses. and in each got g. Aft CT a day's work, he quietly withdrew from busy Birmin gham. The Southside negroes are sore" and are anxious for the shrewd collector" to come again to town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Pin! Paff! Pouf!

The Biiou theatre is presenting this week a very good show in 'Pln! Fan. ponf" A musical conceit. The book is by stanisJaus Stange, the music by Jean Schwartz. and the lyrics by William Jerome. "Pir Paff! Pouf" is musical, prettily staged, and diverting. The thread of a plot concerns the efforts or gay wi61ower and a widow who has designs on his millions to marry off the widower four daughters, a provision of the will from which the millions are derived. The four daughters are absurdly exactlns Ill their choice of husbands, and the com plications that ensue are ridiculous. Raymond Belmont is Lord Piffle, and he sings several songs with good voice. George B. Jackson is Marconi Paffle, and Ben Grinnen. a comedian of the freak va good at makeup and exaggerated pur- lesoue. Jeanette Paterson makes the widow a lively character. and Jack Ed wards as August Melon. the widower, works hard to please. Lulu Mcconnell as Cora Melon knows how to cry well, and she can also dance. Frank Milton made a great hit with his organ ard comic songs with accompaniment perp"- trated by himself. The songs of the piece are most of them tuneful and they gre very well presented, the stage ensembles and the clever work of the chorus beng especially pleasing. Eight frisky little ponies contribute no little to the piens- ure of the performance by their sprishtly ways and youthful appearance. Among the musical numbers that won especial favor were 'The Ghost That Never Walked, Melancholy, Sunbeams and the Rose" and "sve Really Ought To Ee Married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
GOVERNOR AIDS NEGRO.
kentucky's Executive Appears as At.
 torney In Case.

Louisville. January 2o-The usual spec tacle of a governor of a commonwealth in court as an attorney during his term' drew a crowd to one of the equity di- visions of the Jefferson county circuit court today Gov A. E. Wilson came to the city from Frankfort to appear as attorney for Joseph Grtder, @ negro waiter wno is suing the city, a contract- ing firm and real estate company TOT damages for personal injuries sustalned as the result of a fall into an excavation. Governor Wilson's appearance was neces- sary as the status of the case was sucii that the negros rights would nave sur fered had the case been turned over 10 a new attorney. Governor Wilson hso accepted the case before his election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
REPORT OF GoMPERS.
Federation's Executive Council Dis.
 cusses Its Provisions.

Washington, January aO.-The report of President Samuel Gompers of the Amer lean Federation of Labor was the prin- cipal matter considered by the executive council of that organization at today's session.
 The report of Secretary Morrison showed a marked increase in the man. persnip and finances. MT. Gomper's re- port discussed needed legislation. par tlcuariy for the protection of miners and it was announced that a circular will be sent broadcast by the Federation ask Ing for voluntary financial contributions to aid in the defense of the suit against the Federation by the Buck Stove com pany of St. Louis, involving the right of labor unions to boycott and publish ''un- fair lists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Courtmartial Convenes.

Atlanta, Ga, January 2O.-A courtmar- tial was convened here today in the de- pertinent of the gulf. to try Mai. Will liam F. Hancock, of the coast artillery. on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and & gentleman. Only two witnesses were examined today, the court adjourn 1ng until tomorrow to await the arrival of witnesses from Virginia, California and Florida. The charges involve con duct while at Fort Casey, Wash. and Fort DeSoto, and Fort Dade, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
"Ljttle Johnny Jones'"

At inc Jefferson theatre Thursday aft eTnoon and night will De presehteu Little Johnny Jones'" the musical play written by George M. Conan which has carried laughter with 1t from ocean to ocean. Though & musical comedy with real. sure enough music and patriotic airs running through it, there is drama attachment, and in this William keough as the Unknown has place. The piece also serves to give Billy Seymour ex- cantional opportunities to display his tall ents as Johnny Jones, the Anlericah jockey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
OFFICE CREATED
 FOR BX-PRESIDETS
4 BILL IS INTRODUCED TO MAKE FORMER PRESIDENTS PEACE REPRESENTATIVES FOR LIFE AT $1o,ooo PER YEAR.

Washington, January 20-A bill to se- cure proper representation of the United States at international conferences and for the proper employment of former Presi- dents of the United States was today n- troduced by Senator McCreary of Ken lucky. It provides that former presidents of the United States shall be ex-oficio representatives for life at Pan-Amerfcan and international conferences in which sse United States may participate. Four other members of this commission are also provided, all to receive s100OO an- nually and expenses. They are to take up all questions looking to international peace. The same bill was introduced in the House by Representative Bartholdt of Missouri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Calve Tonight.

The long looked for appearance of Mme Emma Calve and her company is at hand. The great singer will be heard at the Jefferson tonight in a programme which includes the second act of Carmen in operatic form. This announcement should be sufficient to pack the house Calve is not only a singer. She Is an actress of great ability and wonderful magnetism. and Carmen is the character in which she has won the applause of the civilized world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Waiting for Data.

Washington, January 20.-It was de- cided late today that the Senate com mittee on finance would hold no more meetings for the, consideration of the Aldrich financial bill until after the arrival of the mass of data which has been requested from the treasury de- partment
 It is likely the Aldrich bill will be amended in such manner as to require banks taking advantage of the oppor- tunity to increase their circulation, to cash checks and other obligations with currency when demanded or go into the hands of a receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Inquiry on Delayed Trains.

introduced and asked immediate consider alton of a resolution calling upon the Postmaster General for information con- corning the running of mail trains, especi- ally in Georgia. Senator Clay stated that great delay to such trains is experienced in his state and he wanted an accurate statement concerning such delays, acoord- ing to the records of the postofrice de- partment In the the absence of Senator Penrose, chairman of the committee on postoffices and post roads, the further consideration of the resolution was post poned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21

Washington. January 20.-Two impor- tant decisions contemplating the expendi ture of S13,0o0,0oO were reached by the subcommittee on deficiencies of the House committee of appropriations today. It was voted to recommend the immediate appropriation of $1,000000 to pay the coal bill incident to the voyage of Admiral Evans fleet to the Pacific coast and also of the S12o0o.000 asked for by Secre tary Taft and Chairman Goethals of the isthmian canal commission in order to carry on until the close of the current fiscal year the canal digging work as mapped out by Colonel Goethals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
so.Isa and His Band.

Sousa and his band will De the attrac- ton at the Jefferson theatre trlday alt ernoon and night. Announcement IS made that in the encore music excerpts from .'The Merry Widow" will be given and it Is claimed that for his present tour sousa has arranged as snappy and scintillant programmes as any tour mas ever shown during his 15 years or sousa hand concerts. And this Is putting IL strong, for one of the strong points or sousa concerts always has been the s,nerh programmes that the March King has uniformly compiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
J. F. Murphy.

The funeral services over the remains of J. F. Murphy. who died at the Hnl man hospital Sunday evening, will be held this morning. Short services will be held at the late residence, 11O2 North Twenty-fourth street, at s:S0 o'clock. after which the body will be removed to St. Paurs Catholic church, where sery- ices will be held at 10 o'clock The in terment will be made in the Eimwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William D. Qemott

The funeral services over the remain, of William D. Demott, age 3 years. the infant son of MT. and Mrs. G. s Demott were conducted from the parlors of the Green Undertaking company yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The deceased cEild died at Jackson, Miss, on last Saturday The interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
TIlIman Resolution Passed.

Washington, January 20.--The Senate to- day passed resolution offered by MT. Tillnan directing the Secretary of the Treasury to send to the Senate a state ment showing the number of national banks placed In the hands ofyreceivers as insolvent since January. l. 1893, the Capital stock of each the name of the receivers and their comnensation and the names of all attorneys or special employees under them, also statement of money paid to creditors in such cases and to share holders.
 Other detailed information is called for Inv the resolution which was passed with out debate, MT. Tillman stating that 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
"The Power That Governs"

''The Power That Governs,' a new present day American drama from the pen of Adelaide Prince. is the play which Creston Clarke will present at the Jef- ferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night. By skillful effort M. Clarke has earned for himself reputation as a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Distribution Must Be Equal.

Washington. January 2o.-Senator Stone today introduced resolution directing the. Senate committee on finance to report whether money or the United States deposited by the sec retary of the Treasury in depositories has been distributed equally by the dif- ferent sections of the country as re- auired by law and if not, to recom- mend additional Legislation to compel such equitable distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
nBen Hur."

..Bsn-Hur" comes to the Jefferson thea- tre on Monday evening for three even ings, with a special matinee to be gwen on Wednesday, January 29, and no doubt the present engagement will be a repeti- ton of former successes. It is drama to which one can go again and again and never tire of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Provision Train Attacked.

Paris, January 2o-A special dispatch received here from Tangier says that large convoy that was escorting a pro- vision train to Mediouna has been at tackled by thc Chaouia tribesmen. Gen. eral DAmade the French commander, is snurrying endorsements to the scene of the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Bill To Reimburse Railroad.

Washington. January 20.-Senator Flint introduced a bill today to reim- purse the Southern Pacific railway to the extent of $1,663136 for expenses incurred in controlling the break in the Colorado river and thereby saving the overflow and destruction of the Im- perial valley in California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
Claud Seals

The funeral services over the remains of Cia'id Seals, who died early Saturday might. were conducted from the residence of John K. Warren. 1920 Iroquois street yesterday afternoon at o'clock The in- terment was made in the Oak Hill ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
J. H. unord.

C. w. Ufford. general manager of tho Birmingham News, received a rnessaSe yesterday notifying him of the death of his brother. J. II. Ufford, at the family homestead in Lewiston, III. The deceased was A years of age.