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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS BUT
 WILL MEET AGAIN RIGHT AWAY

Albany, N. Y. April 23.-The legislature of 1908 closed it's regular session this aft ernoon. The echoes of its closing hours had hardly died away before Governor Hughes caused to be filed a proclamation summoning an extraordinary session to begin on Monday, May Il, at s:S0 p. m.
 The proclamation gives no intimation of the purpose for which the governor calls the extra session. He would make no statement on the subject tonight The general expectation is that he will recom- mend for further consideration the propo- sitons of his annual and special message of this year which the legislature failed to enact. and particularly the elimination of the sections of the Percy rae ing law and penal code, which for 13 years has protected public gambling at race tracks; the establishment of permissive system of direction of primary elections and the amendment of public service com mission law so as to extend the jurisdic- tion over telegraph and telephone com panies ferries and stage lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Lakewood, N J., April 2S.-The condi- ton of former President Grover Cleve- land about whom alarming reports were circulated here today. was said by Mrs Cleveland to be improved tonight MT. Cleveland has been suffering from rheu- matsm, gout and stomach trouble and is said to have reduced in weight consid- erably in consequence. With Mrs. Cleve- land and trained nurse he came to Lakewood about March Is and since that time has occupied a suite of rooms at the Lakewood hotel, where it was said he was regaining his health and strength Since his arrival he celebrated his seven ty-first birthday anniversary.
 Mrs. Cleveland. in response to an in- quiry sent out the following message:
 "Mr. Cleveland is getting along nicely. There is no occasion for any alarm. l may issue a statement to the Associated Press tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Springfield, H., April 29.-The Illinois democracy today adopted the unit rule and instructed it's delegates to the na- tional convention at Denver to vote for William J. Bryan and to "use all honor able means" to secure his nomination.
 After hot fight in the resolutions conn mittee, which was carried into the con- vention, the party adopted platform plank declaring in favor or the great est possible personal liberty" to the in dividual, provided such liberty did not infringe upon the rights of other peo- pie.
 Instead of naming the usual four dele gates and alternates at large to the na- tional convention it was decided to send eight, allowing each man one-half of vote. Two presidential electors at large were also chosen.
 The. following were the delegates at large:
 Roger c. Sullivan, Fred J. Kern, Carroll c. Boggs, Andrew J. Hunter, Samuel Alschuler, Harry M. Pindell, Edward F. Dunne and Roderick M. Ridgely.
 The resolution indorsing Mr. Bryan was adopted with enthusiasm and a f1attering demonstration followed the ac- tion. For all that, however, it was not worded entirely to the satisfaction of MT. Bryan's most jealous supporters and in the last few minutes of the conven- ton Judge Owen P. Thompson of Jack sonvile declaring that Bryan had been sold out" demanded that a stronger resolution be passed He desired to have instructions so worded that Illinois would be bound to support Bryan as long as his name was before the convention His effort met with the usual fate of new business that is sprung upon hot, weary, hungry and thirsty delegates who are anxious to catch trains for their homes. It was swiftly and overwhelmingly de- feated.
 The convention, however, showed sin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
NEGROES ARE EXPECTED
 TO VOTE SAME OLD WAY

Washington, April 3.-(Special.)- Few politicians have any idea that q percentage of negroes great enough to affect the result of the election will be cast against the republican ticket this fall. When the time comes the negro voters may be expected 10 vote almost to man for the republican nominee. Bishop Derrick of New York, one of the most prominent negro leaders in the country was at the White House to- day.
 'I wanted the President to know,' said Derrick that some of us are sane enough to stand by him to the last ditch. Nothing can be done by him or any other republican to oblit- crate the debt we owe the party of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Washington, April 23-(Speeial.)-l ad- dition to the failure to get four battle ships from the Senate committee it de- veloped today that the committee had added a proviso to the bill which places the command over vessels of the navy en- tirely in the hands of line officers. The provision is a direct hit at the President, owing to his recent assignment of pr. Stokes to the command of the hospital ship Relief and the subsequent resigna- tion of the chief of the bureau of navigd- tion. The case caused much comment at the time and developed a naval wran- gle which led up to an investigation be- fore the naval affairs commttee If the President is unable to kill the Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Rank of Naval Officers.

On point of order, made by MT. Lodge. the committee amendment giving naval officers a rank basis that provided for the staff of the army and providing that command of vessels shall be exercised only by line officers was stricken from the bill as general legislation.
 On a motion of MT. Dick of Ohio the bill was amended so as to allow six months pay to heirs of officers and men of the navy dying in the service.
 "Irons as a form of punishment are barred from the navy by a provision in- serted in the bill by MT. Nelson of Min nesota
 When the bill had been nearly com pleted Senator Piles of Washington of- fered an amendment increasing the num- Der of batteships from two to four. ask ing at the same $. Sse that the final con sideraton of the measure be postponed until tomorrow.
 MT Hale believed the Senate had made up it's mind about that matter, but as two or three senators desired to speak on the subject he preferred postponing consider ation on the amendment until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
GROVER CLEVELANDIS
 REGAINING STRENGTH
Former President III Lakewood Hotel Which Has Closed Leaving Only MT. Cleveland and Family There-Alarming Reports Sent Out Are Not Confirmed and Mrs. Cleve
 land Only Says He Is Getting Along Nicely

The hotel closed Tuesday, but MT. Cleveland did not leave with the other guests. This gave rise to a report that his condition was such that 1t was deemed mprudent for him to make the trip to Princeton. The report was given further credence by the fact that Mrs Cleveland, who left yesterday for Prince ton, hurried back to Lakewood the same afternoon.
 No one is admitted to see the former President. The big hotel among the pines is locked and visitors are denied admit tance.
 James N. Berry, the manager. said to- night that the hotel would continue 10 house MT. Clevelands party until such time as they find 1t convenient to leave;
 MT. Cleveland is improving and will return to Princeton probably within short time, said MT. Berry.
 Mr. Cleveland has kept to his room the greater part of his stay in Lakewood, al though he has been out driving with Mrs. Cleveland occasionally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
EDUCATORS PLAN
 SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Memphis April Especial. .)-At a meeting of the Alabama delegation to the conference of education in the south this afternoon it was resolved to conduct a campaign for legislative enactment for school improvement, in- crease in school libraries, better super vision, local tax by districts and com pulsory education. It was determined to do everything possible to bring these things about by the next legislature. The meeting was presided over by H. E. Reynolds, state senator from Bibb county, who was called to the chair by State Superintendent M. c. Gunnells and presented as a business man who had done splendid service in the cause of education. Mrs. J. D. Matlock spoke on "Sch ool Improvement Prog ress." President Palmer of the girls school at Montevallo, paid high compli- ments to the influence of Mrs. Matlock on the girls of that institution
 Superintendent Gunnels reported that all the southern states were now going to make school improvements part of the legal machinery of the ed- ucational departments. Chairman Rey- holds and Supt. J. H. Phillips of Bir- mingham commended the plan. pr. Phillips suggested that more attention be given the south's education, assert ing that through it the work begun by the conference for education in the south be perpetuated.
 President Abercrombie of the State University approved of the work of both the Improvement association and the Southern Educational association. He also spoke for better school libraries. Approval was expressed also by George W. Duncan, Mrs. Erwin Craigh cad urged legislation for pre- servation of the movement. J. J. Dos ter urged full acquaintance with high school movements, and adequate su- perintendence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
PORK BARREL WILL HELP
 MANY ALABAMA CITIES

Ensley, $60,OoO for building and site; Mobile $125 900 for site; Demopolis, $4O0OO for site; Opelika, 7500 for a site; Mont gomery, s3O,00O for additional improve ments; Troy, s40,OO0 for building; Talla- dega, sGO000 for building and site; Jasper s5o00 for site: Cuuman, $5000 for site. and Gadsden, sS5o0o for additional im- proyements. Eufaula also gets site and building
 Representative Burnett is the Alabama member of the committee and 1t looks as if he has put in some pretty good work
 W. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
SENATE STRIKES BLOW
 AT ROOSEVELT POLICY

amendment by persuadng the House con ferees to stand out against it, 1t will mean that pr. Stokes will have to give up com mand of the Relief
 The relations between the President and the Senate are daily growing less cordial. Some declare that the President today ap- pointed Milton Purdy judge of the Mime sota district in a spirit of retaliation Both Senators Nelson and Clapp opposed Purdy's appointment. and the President ignored their wishes in the matter. They are expected to oppose confirmation, and will likely be able to hold the case out until Congress adjourns, when the Presi- dent will give him a recess Appointment as he win nearly a score of other men whose nominations are being held up Tn the several Senate committees. w. ;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

freedom and liberty. No matter who is nominated at Chicago, whether Presi- dent Roosevelt, Secretary Taft or Sen ator Foraker, he will have the undi- vided support of the negroes of the country. Whateyer feeling of aniihosi- ty may have been entertained ill con nection with the Brownsville incident will pass away"
 Bishop Derrick was presented to the President by W. T. Vernon, the negro register of the treasury, who is doing some effective but quiet work among the negroes of the country in behalf of Secretary Taft. Several other promi- nent negro bishops have fallen into line and the expectation is that the work of marshaling the vote will go along with greater progress from now on. w. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
BABY GIRL KILLED
 BY FIERCE TORNADO

Bancroft Neb.. April 23.-A tornado passed over the country 20 miles north and nine miles west of here at noon to- day, resulting in the death of baby girl, aged 1 year, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Mangleson, residing in Cumming county. Mr. Mangleson was dangerously injured. Not board of the dwelling was left and every building on the place was swept away. The resi- dence of Richard Waacker, a mile from the Mangleson home, and the Glover place, were also demolished. About mile further north the storm struck the house of Henry Grissman and Henry Scaffer, entirely destroying them, Chick ems. hogs and cattle and horses were killed and maimed throughout the entire path of the storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
MEETING TO BE HELD.
Chairman Harry New Will Call Com
 mittee Together.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 2S.-Chairman Harry s. New of the republican national committee has decided to call a meeting of the committee before the assembling of the national convention in June. The large number of spirited contests. among the state delegates make it necessary for the committee to meet. In letter ad- dressed to the members of the committee today Chairman New said that all the contests will be heard by the full mem bership of the national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Pensacola, Fla, April 23.-With tn e exception of the arraigning in court of Charles Burks, a number of strike breakers, and also a number of strilx- CTS, all of whom are charged with be- ing implicated in the riots and disor- ders of two weeks ago, there were no developments in the street car strike today. Burks, said to be the leader itol that Messrs. Boutell, Olmsted, Rother- mel and Rodenberg had left Washington the day before for New London (Mr. Lil- ley being there at the time) for the pur- pose of bringing political influence to bear on MT. Lilley to stop the submarine investigation. Of the four persons men toned MT. Boutell and MT. Olmsted are members of the committee and Messrs. Rothermel and Rodenberg are members of the House. A telegram is also in pos session of the committee dated March 4, sent to MT. Lilley on train returning from Connecticut by his private secre- tary, stating that these four congress- men had bought tickets for New London on the o'clock train
 Authority For Telegram.
 MT. Boutell said he would like to know the authority of MT Webster for this telegram Mr Olmsted had left on that day for Harrisburg, and he had gone to Springfield Ills. to attend the state con- vention MT Webster replied that his in- formation had been furnished him by two correspondents of Cinnecticut newspapers.
 MT. Webster also admitted that he had written a letter to State Senator Frank E,dinborough at Bay City, Mich, asking for information as to any candidates that had run against Congressman Loud two years ago. MT. Webster said he had s;gned the name of Smith to this letter. Mr webster said MT. Lilley did not care t, write for the information desired, so he rwebster) originated the scheme of ,yr,tine the letter He never received reply. Mir. Lilley, he said, was not in- forrad of this occurrence until last Sum day night. ar. ru,o,, to Secretary Metcalf in the interest or the Take company was read. In this com munication MT. Lilley referred to Soh- gressmen Roberts of Massachusetts say ing: a.
 Among the we'll meaning members or Congress, the Lake people have more friends because they have never employed the methods of the Holland type people. If is well known that the company MT. Roberts appears to represent is doing more today in the employment of ques- tionable methods to intimidate members of Congress and the naval committee than all other corporations in the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Trvina To Solve Mystery.

Oakland. April 23.-The whole detective department of Oakland, assisted by many of the best members of the San Fran cisco force, was busy in Oakland today trying to solve the mystery connected with the blowing up of the home of former Supervisor James l.. Gallagher last night. The damage far exceeds the estimate given last night as window panes were broken In houses for half block from the scene of the explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

Washington, April 2S-The sessions pis
 pork barrel-the public buildings and grounds bills-wil be opened in the House tomorrow or Saturday. As soon as 1t IS called up it will pass with whoop It contains money for public buildings in most of the congressional districts in the country and Is the biggest vote ~etter the members have at their disposal While in advance of the report from the com mittee the exact appropriation cannot be stated, the following is thought to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Physician Not Worried.

New York, April 2S-Dr. Joseph D Bryant when seen her tonight. did not appear to be at all worries about the condition of his old friends and patient MT Cleveland he said. "has Seen sui. fering from his old complaint but is now recovering. l expect that he will leave Lakewood for his home shortly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
BANKHEAD TRADES
 WITH JOHNSTON

Washington, April 2S.-(Special.) )-Sen- ator Bankhead and Senator Johnston have traded a committee place. The for mer was assigned to the privileges and elections committee while the latter was given Indian affairs. By mutual agree ment Colonel Bankhead has given Sena- tor Johnston the elections committee while he will take the Indian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
BOTH SIDES DETERMINED
 IN PENSACOLA STRlKE

of the strike breakers brought here, rioters who attacked the strike break CTS on their arrival. The case was continued until Saturday.
 The labor organizations of the city, in order to make effective their boy colt against the Street Railway com pany, will soon start automobile lines to compete with the cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Gray Club Is Formed.

Princeton, N. J., April 23.-A numper or Princeton students formed Gray club to- day for the purpose of furthering the can didacy of Judge George Gray, Prince ton '59, of Delaware, for the democratic nomination for the presidency. T. s. Taliaferro, 1908, of Houston, Tex, was elected president; C. NJ. Hammill, 1908, of Terre Haute, Ind, vice president and Penn Harvey of Pensacola, Fla, secre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Warehouse in Porto Rico.

San Juan, P. R., April 23.-A company known as the Porto Rico Public Bonded Warehouse company has been incorpor- ated with a capital of $500,OO0 This is the first of this kind in Porto Rico and the new company, which is made of lead ing merchants of San Juan, will be ex- empted from taxation by the legislature for five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
pavino and sewerina Havana.

Havana, April 23.--The city council today approved Governor Magoon's proposition for the paving and sewer ing of Havana, stipulating, however that 75 per cent of the men employed in the work shall be Cubans. The cost will be $15,000.00O The road building contract, which has been in dispute, was awarded to Oliver & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

action was taken without comment, it having been stated yesterday that such a provision would permit prompt begin ming of the construction of the new battle ships.
 The pay of the enlisted men in the hos pital corps of the navy is made the same as that of the seamen of corresponding rating by a committee amendment which was adoDted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Congressman Wiley Very m.

Washington, April S.-(special. )-Rep- resentative Wiley of the Montgomery district Is still confined to his rooms with acute inf1amatory rheumatism and 1t may be several weeks before he is able to resume his congressional duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-24
Plea Is Again Made In Senate
 for Four BaHIeships
AMENDMENT ID NAVAL BILL
Just Before the House Adjourns Sena- tor Piles Presents Amendment and Debate Is Postponed To
 Another Session.

Washington. April $ f.r the Senate was about to eoneI & isideration of the naval appropri G< fl today, Sen ator Piles of Wa proposed an amendment increq k sm two to four the number of ns S 4shps to be au
 thorized. As seY E : sators desired to speak on the ent, the further consideration o GS Ill was postponed until tomorrow Ns amendment to the naval bill was pted appronria ting
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-07-07
SHE DIEp UNATTENDED.

Il seems strange in a land Of free
schools and where ali Os us struggle
for the advancement OF ourselves and
the times which abide with us that a
little girl. not yet bloomed into that
fairest of flowers, womanhood. should
be allowed TO die in agony because
bunch Of people were and are mad
on scme peculiar scientific subject.
Such was the fate Of Vera Wallace,
OF Oklahoma City
The little girl, suffering untold
agonies. was allowedd TO sob her way
to eternity, whilst a man clothed in
raiment of the most progressive Of all
ages, prayed and attempted to aid the
suffering With his prayer.
The Leader would not attack the
scientific theory OF the most humble
nor would Il strike a blow at the re-
ligion of its worst enemy but expert
ments should not be made upon the
bodies OF the helpless, and from some
point in the spirit world. this and for
every day of every age. and cycle of
time win be heard the weak, ira
vailed tone of that little girl whom
the law OF the land, in its power,
majesty and grandeur stretched forth
no hand to save or offer relief for.
In commercial age, the new
thoughts and achievements of the chill
dren of men follow one so fast upon
the heels OF another. that wonder has
ceased TO be talent OF those who
could and would do something to aid
others. were II possible to call atten
tion 20 the same in time.
We are faddists-each week OF
month finding the multitude flaying
some general wrong, crusading against
some sin. We spend millions TO glad
den the eye whilst We worship the
NazareDss and we live and visit in
palaces which are as convenient AZ
the mind of man can conceive. This
done we send millions TO convert hea
fhens and stamp our thought and oul
principles upon the other races ID
other lands But do you know that IN
some manner not easily explained bui
too long for newspaper comment, ths
idea prevails with us that the soul o.
Vera Wallace cries aloud against ths
isms and schisms which take SO mucl
-of our time we cannot even offer ait
to the children of our neighbors. ever
though we slum' after each effort ts
control our own appetites have created
disgust with self When a girl whit
loves and has ideas of goodness II
sent hence without scientific effort L
retain her the allotted years. we car
but think that a little home effor
would be worth countless jewels
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-07-07
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ono Rouah RIder saved.

One Rough Rider Saved.
In the records of the senate ap.
pears this:
Appointment confirmed-Guy Muir
chic to be United states marshal for
the district of Massachusetts"
This Is a simple little announce
ment in itself. but it means some
thing Guy Murcnie was sergeant
Of Rough Riders, a Harvard man, who
enlisted from the old Bay state in
Roosevelt's regiment There have
been scores of Rough Riders appoin-
ted to office. and the last but not the
least, Of them to be given preferment
Is Sergeant Guy Murchie. who went
up the hill under FIRE with Lieutenant
Colonel Roosevelt.
The newly appointed Rough Rider
marshal OF the Massachusetts district
has looked after the interests of those
OF his comrades who have wandered
east from the plains and who have
become lost and frequently broke. .
in the whlrl Of the Boston city life.
Once Murchie received a letter
from the president telling him that one
OF "his boys" from Arizona was In
Boston. and II what he had heard was
true. the wandefer from the south
west needed looking after. Murchie
was asked to corral the Arizonaian &c
was asked to corral the Arizonian to
Theodore Roosevelt, White House,
Washington.
The Bostonian went on still hunt
and finally rounded up the Arizonian
He knew him well, but he had not
seen him since the strenuous days
The lawyer roped his captive, cleaned
him up. Strengthened him out. fed
him, and gave him plenty of money
to pet back to the ranch.
The next afternoon while the law
yer was in his private office with q
client the door burst open, and the
Arizonian, very much liquored up and
very proud, tumbled in He was al
rayed in a frock coat white vest
lavender trousers, patent feathers, &
pun tie. and a plug hat. all Of which
presumably, part of the salary of
the president of the United States
had purchased,
Sergeant" said the plainsman, %
sin't going back am going to stal
in Boston and go in the book-writinl
| biz"
! The morning after" fixed things
and Arizona, still holds her Citizen
E. B. Clark in Chicago Post.