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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
STATE SOLDIERS
 PRACTICE AT WAR

New York June 15.-Six thousand regu- lars and national guardsmen are on duty tonight in the forts of New York harbor preparing for a naval attack from either the sea or the sound approaches to New York. The forts are closed to visitors and the men are drilled in handling the guns and in tactics for coast defense work, which are kept as secret as possi- ble.
 The more important work is being done in Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth, at the Narrows, for 1t is believed that the fleet of mine laying tugs representing a hostile naval force will endeavor to force their way up to the city from the sea.
 By tomorrow night it is expected that word will have been received that the fleet has started for the harbor. The big guns will then be loaded and the searchlights will flash over the harhor entrance.
 A big reserve of infantrymen will be held in readiness to repulse any parties of the enemy which may be landed al Coney Island to try to make tneir way to Fort Hamilton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
TEMPORARY OFFICERS NAMED
 FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION

Chicago, June lh-The following is a list of the temporary officers of the re- publican national convention:
 Temporary Chairman-Senator J. .. Burrows. Michigan.
 General Secretary-John R. Malloy, Col umbus, Ohio.
 Chief Assistant Secretary--Lafayette B. Gleason, New York.
 Sergeant at -Arms-william F. Stone, Baltimore.
 Chief Assistant Serseant-at-Arms-Ed P. Thayer, Greenfield. Ind.
 Parliamentarian--Asher c. Hinds, Washington, D. c.
 Official Reporter-M. W. Blumenberg, washington, D. c.
 Chief of Doorkeepers-Stephe R. Ma son, Baltimore.
 Chaplains-Bishop P. J. Muldoon, Chi cago; Rev. William O. Waters, Chicago: Rev Tobias schaufarber, Chicago; Rev. John Wesley Hill, New York; Rev. Lor- enzo D. Case, Chicago.
 Assistant Secretaries-CharlesB Brooks Smith, Parkersburg W. Va; Ernest Walker Smith, Hartford, Ct; Philip K Heofele, St. Louis; N. J. Tobin, Vim ton, La.; Charles H. Harger, Abilene, Kan; Allen Hollis, Concord, N. H.
 Reading Clerks-Thomas W. Will liamson, Edwardsville, Ill.,; Albert Berg, Beaudette, Minn.; George A. Wilson, Des Moines, Ia.; W. J. Seitz, West Lih- erty, ky.
 Tally Clerks-Roy M. Watkins, Grand apids, Mich; Clyde W. Miller, Osage City, Kan; Frank R. Bentley, Baraboo, Wis; W. A. Steele, Van Buren, Ark.
 Messenger to the Chairman-Empsir dell Stone, Indianapolis.
 Messenger to the Secretary-John H. Jackson, Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
ROOSEVELT BOOM
 VERY MUCH ALIVE

Chicago, June 15,-The promoters of the Roosevelt boom movement claim they have secured the services of delegate from a state other than Alabama that will be reached early in the roll cal" to present the Presidents name to the con- vention. Former Representative Thomas W. Phillips of New Castle, Pa, declared tonight that MT. Roosevelts name un- questionably will be sprung in the conven- ton, but he declined to give the dele gates name or the state he represents in part. These facts, he said, will remain secret until candidates are placed in non- ination.
 The Roosevelt boomers are counting on a stampede of Taft delegates to the President, if they can get the latter's name before the convention in a forcefuf manner
 Two members of the West Virginia delegation, who claim they will remain loyal to the instruction for Taft, declare that the Taft men are in the minority and that the defection would be great if a stampede were started.
 The hotbed of the Taft defection is at the Lexington hotel A meeting was held tonight under the leadership of MT. Phillips, but it was attended by only few delegates and large number who have no vote in the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
BIG STICK EMBLEM
 TO BE GIVEN TAFT

Chicago. June B.-That the opinion pre- vails that with Secretary Taft as possi- bility for the presidency. the vigorous policy of the present regime would be con- tinued, was made evident today wher State Senator Henry Earl Of Missouri ar rived, carrying the longest and slenderest Eourd ever grown, which is intended for presentation to MT. Taft. The gourd was almost five feet long and of such size and shape as to make It look surprisingly like the proverbial Big Stick" It was mounted in silver and Mir Earl announced it to be his purpose to formally present 1t to the Secretary upon the occasion of official notification of his nomination.
 'It is a pretty big club he said, but Missouri believes that the Ohio man can wisld 1t; if he cannot, Missouri can show him."
 Mir. Earl and his weapon attracted inn mediate attention upon his appearance in the lobby of the Auditorium annex, and from none more than from the newspaper photographers, one of whom asked him what the gourd was made of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
AUTOMOB|uSTS THROWN INTO
 RIVER AND FOUR ARE DROWNED

New York, June 15.-Four persons were drowned tonight when an automobile carrying pleasure party of six became unmanageable, shot at wild speed down Vest 56th street and bounded from Sn open pier into the North river. The machine turned over in its plunge from the pier holding the four victims fast in their seats. The dead are:
 Adeline Berdon, 19 years old.
 Mrs. Rose Coleman, B years.
 John Nolan, N years.
 Virginia Knight, years.
 John Bauer. the chauffeur, was carried into the river with the machine but managed to free himself and swim to safety. John Nolan, one of the party. jumped from the runaway machine as It re ared the end of the dock. Bauer was taken into custody by the police
 After taking his employer home tonight fauer invited his friends for pleasure tide. With the party he ran the ma cline down 56th street at fair speed, in tending to go out on the dock. In some manner the brake failed to work and the machine began to skid. Down on tho dock 1t sped and Nolan leaped just m tune. The four victims were carried down into the water, and though two young men who were standing on the dock at the time made repeated efforts to rescue the drowning persons by div ing for them they were unable to do so The body of Mrs. Coleman was recover cd shortly before midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
ROOSEVELT PLANK
 OF THE PLATFORM Presidents Acts Are Lauded In
 the Highest Terms
GREAT ERA FOR AMERICA
Verbatim Copy of Republican Resolu- tion Praising the Administration Is Given by the New York
 Times This Morning.

New York, June 16.-The Times this morning prints what 1t describes as a verbatim copy of the republican national platform as agreed upon by the admins tration. The Times believes that the text as published will be adopted with but little change by the committee on resolu- tions and the convention.
 The paragraph of the platform refer ring particularly to President Roosevelt and his administration is announced by the Times to be as follows:
 ''In this greatest era of American ad- vancement the republican party has reached its highest service under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. His administration is an epoch in American history In no one period since national sovereignty was won under Washington, or preserved under Lincoln, has there been such mighty progress in those ideals of government which make for justice, equality and fair dealing among men, The highest aspirations of the American people have found a voice. Their most exalted servant has come to represent not political sovereignty alone, but the best aims and worthiest purposes of all his countrymen
 American manhood and womanhood bave been lifted to nobler sense of duty and obligation. Conscience and courage in highest standards of right and wrong in private and public life have become the cardinal principles of political faith; capi- tai and labor have been brought into closer relations of confidence and inter dependence the abuse of wealth, the tyranny of power and all the evils Of privilege and favoritism have been put to scorn by the simple, many virtues Of justice and fair play.
 "The great accomplishments of Pres ident Roosevelt have been first and fore most, brave and impartial enforcement of the law; the prosecution of illegal trusts and monopolies: the exposure and punishment of evildoers in the public service the more effective regulation Of the rates and service of the great trans portation lines; the complete overthrow of preference rebates and discrimina- tions; the arbitration of labor disputes; the amelioration of the condition of wage workers everywhere; the conservation Of the natural resources of the country; the forward step in the improvement of the inland waterways, and always the earnest support and defense of every wholesome safeguard which has made more secure the guarantee of life, liberty and prosperity.
 These are the achievements that will make for Theodore Roosevelt his place in history But more than all else the great things he has done will be an inspiration to those who have yet greater things to do, We declare our unfaltering adhe- renee to the policies thus inaugurated and pledge their continuance under a repub- lican administration of the govern ment''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
ALMOST ANY MAN
 FOR SECOND PLACE

Washington, June 15.-The shift of the administration to the candidacy or either Senator Deliver of Iowa or Governor Cummins of that state for the nomination for the vice presidency, is regarded as the outcome of develop ments during the last couple of days which have indicated that Representa- tive James Sherman of New York would probably get the support of that state for second place on the ticket. It is believed that If Mr. Cortelyou had developed strength in New York state sufficient to get the support of the delegation the announcement made to- day In favor of Deliver and Cummins would not have been forthcoming.
 Sherman is regarded by the admins tration as rather too much of con servative to take second place on ths ticket, and also is looked upon as lack ing ability to carry on whirlwind campaign which the vice presidential nominee will be expected to do. There are many advisers in favor of MT. Taft remaining at his home in Ohio, there to receive delegations and to make per- haps short speeches of welcome to them.
 There are many dangers awaiting the presidential nominee as result of 8 momentary mistake or judgment in mak- ing long pilitical speeches which would be a part of general stumping cam paign. For that reason many of those who are interested in MT. Taft's can didacy will not wish to see him make q tour of the country
 But :n thecase of vice presidential nominee just the opposite view prevails.
 Either Senator Deliver or overnor Cum mins is looked upon as an ideal campaign CT. They are both advanced in political views and would readily, it is declared, meet the approval of the great west and Pacific coast states. They are both ready takers and are familiar with what arc known as the Roosevelt policies. both of them having been particularly energetic in cooperating in carrying them out. It 10 believed that on the stump either of them would be able to fully satisfy the campaign managers by calling both forth enthusiasm for. the republican ticket. Al least such may authoritatively be stated to ha the administrations view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
LYNcHING IS PREVENTED.
Negroes Attempt Assault and Are
 Landed in Jail.

Mobile, Ala, June 15.-A special to the Register from Gulfport, Miss, says that two negroes attempted to criminally as- sault Miss Luzenberg, highly respected young woman of that place, while she was crossing some vacant lots. Her dog warned her in time to escape from the negroes, who were under deserted hut, and she ran to Night Policeman How ards home, near by, arousing him from sleep. The officer jumped up and gave chase to the negroes, firing at them. One negro Charley Thomas, surrendered when the officer continued to shoot and the other was caught after a chase with bloodhounds. Both negroes have been identified by Miss Luzenberg. Early in the night it looked like a lynching, but the negroes were safely landed in jail. Thomas had just come out of hospital. where he suffered from a dangerous wound inflicted by negro whitecappers who had left him for dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
NO MORE BETTING
 FOR ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark, June 15.-The su- preme court today decided that the Amis anti-track betting bill was constitutional, holding against the defendants in the case of the state against Simon and Sny- Ger, who were charged with betting on a race. The defense attacked the con- situtionality of the act on the ground that acting Gov. John Ike Moore was rot clothed with the authority of presi- dent of the senate at the time the bill was passed. The court held that that question, even If sustained, would not make any material difference as long as both houses passed the bill and a proper record was kept of the action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
BUILDINGS FOR ALABAMA
 WILL BE RUSHED THROUGH

Washington. June 1s-(Special)--The supervising architect has been hurrying up matters with regard to the buildings and sites provided for in the public build ing bill that was passed by Congress a few days before the close of the last ses- sion. Indeed, the hurry is unprecedented for than 300 of the items have already been advertised and the bids will be opened within the next three weeks. On the list being pushed are the following for Alabama, being either for sites or building, or both: Tuscaloosa, Talladega, Opelika, Ensley and Cullman, the latter a site. Congress gave the supervising architects office $100,00o additional for an increase in the working force after July 1, and this accounts for the celerity with which bids are being advertised for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
FIGHT ON GAMBLING.
Bookmakers Are Arrested But Give
 Bond for Appearance.

Denver, Colo, June 15.-On the opening day warrants were served on all the book makers at Overland park today, charging them with violation of the gambling law. Tn most cases bonds were furnished at the park by a security company and the bookmakers continued to do business. Upon application of the Overland Park association, District Judge Carlton M. Piss today issued q writ of prohibition directed to Justice of the Peace Delappe, forbidding him to issue further writs or try the bookmakers already arrested until a hearing can be held to determine whether betting on . horse race is pro- hibited by the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
FORAKER GRABS
 TAFT DELEGATE

Chicago, June 1b.-William H. Taft lost a delegate in his own state tonight and Foraker got him. according to the state ment of Charles Kurts, the manager of the Foraker campaign. The man is Zane Burley of the Eleventh Ohio district and he is under instructions to vote for Taft. He has declared however. says MT. Kurtx, that he does not believe that Taft, if nominated, can be elected or even carry his own state He thinks Foraker can carry both, the state and the country, and has decided to bolt his instructions for that reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
Determined to Die.

Detroit, Mich, June 15.-A special to the Free Press from Copemish, Mich., says: The body of Frank Bunting, 35 years old, tyeorrer of Cleon township, was found early today hanging to tree near the place. Bnnths's funds are said to be in- tact and no motive for suicide is known. Murder was suspected. but later it was decided that he had first attempted to kin himself by shooting. Accidentally blowing off his hand. he gave up this method and butted his head against a tree. Then he took a whip lash. looped it over limb and died by strangulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
Committee of Credentials.

Chicago, June 15.-Other southe, members of the committee on crede tials chosen so far follows: fa Alabama--Nathan H. Alexander. Arkansas-F. w. Tucker.
 Florida-Mathew B. McFarlane. Mississippi-L. B. Moseley. North Carolina-Char1es H. CowleN South Carolina-A. D. Webster. q Tennessee-Lee Brock. Texas-J. A. Smith.
 Virginia--J. w. McGavock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
BREAK IN THE RANKS.
Guild Supporter Threatens to Turn to
 Fairbanks.

Chicago. June 15.-A break in the Mas sachusetts delegation from Governor Guild as a candidate for vice president Is threatened tonight. led by Dr. William O. Faxon of the Twelfth district and supported by number of other delegates.
 Dr. Faxon said that he found scarcely any sentiment among the other states m favor of Governor Guild and thought that it would be a mistake to place him before the convention with so little support Tho Guild detection Is said to be in the inter- est of Vice President Fairbanks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
Deliver Problem.

All told, therefore, developments in the Deliver candidacy were not satis- factory, and it was generally conced. ! that Senator Long. who Is still tho champion of the Iowa senator, ha 1 spoken correctly when he expressed the opinion that time would be necessary to solve the Deliver problem.
 The announcement that the President would ask that Governor Cummins be nominated if Senator Deliver should not be, aroused interest, but the mem- bers of the Allison-Dolliver factioa would not for a moment consider this contingency.
 If Senator Deliver should be elimi- mated the contest, as now presented, would lie between Vice President Fair- banks and Representative Sherman of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
hearst Gains Slowly.

New York, June 15.-Mayor Mcclellan made gain of 10 votes from the examina- tion today of the contents of 151 ballot boxes in the recount proceedings. which are to determine the disputed mayoralty election of .1sO. The recount 50 far shows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
SUMTER LEA, JR.
Member An. Sec. c. B.

Civil and Mining Engineer. Reports on Mining Properties. Specially. Coal Lands. Rapid stadia Surveys for all kinds of development. Room 400 Jef- ferson County Bank Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
oovernor Dawson In Poor Health

0oVerhor OaWsoh fn PooF H6aVh,
 Charleston. w. v., June 1S.-The physi- clans of Gov. wm. o. Dawson of West Virginia. has informed him that he has developed tuberculosis He left tonight for Asheville. N. C., whHe he will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16

Boarding stock solicitei the Terminal Stock Yard{ Avenue and 27th Haynes -Donahoo Hors Mule Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
HOTEL DENNIS
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR

GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA. (The "Old White" Sulphur). Open June 1B. Famous for It's Sulphur Baths. Modern Improvements, with private baths. Permanent orchestra. Terms, s16 to s2b week; $50 to sso per month. Write for illustrated booklet. Ad- dress until June l,
 GEO. A MILLS. Manager. Greenbrfer White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
 5-3-29t-s su- tut thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16
HUGHES FAVORED
 FOR RUNNING MATE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE L) ton to withdraw his name if It should be presented.
 noIIiuar 0rokI~p,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-16

New York. and both received much en- enlargement during the day. It was stated on behalf of MT. Fairbanks that if nominated he would not accept.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-03
FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS.

The fair management has certainly
been fortunate in selecting the depart
ment superintendent for the coming
county fair, as each one is capable of
filling these important and trying posi-.
tions. The superintendent are as fol
lows: Cattle, H. l. Stearns; horses,
S. j. Rudolph; sheep, w. b. Denhart !;
swine, Frank Sherwin; poultry, Chas.
E. Poole; dairy products, John b. Mes
serschmidt; farm and garden products,
T. Q. Loveland; horticulture, William
Cutler; household articles, Mrs. E. c.
Sheldon; youths department, r. F..
Kerr; fine arts, Miss Krete Kendall;
grounds, j. X. Fridley; privileges, H.
l.. Walker; attractions, F. J. Carlisle; (;
sports, E. c. Olson; music, M. G. Car
Isle; races, Geo. d. Cole; boys and
girls contest, Supt. A. E. Chamber
lain.
An excellent exhibit is expected in
all departments, Judging from the
large number of requests for premium
lists and information. The manage
ment will be in better shape to handle
and display the exhibits this fall than
last year and we look for a grand dis.
play.
The fair directors are working night
and day at the present time to make
this years fair a success, and every
thing is progressing so favorably that
it now seems to be up to the weather
man. If he produces the right brand
of weather for the four days nothing
can prevent us having the greatest
county fair ever held in the state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-03
c. r. BROWN INJURED.

Supt. c. F. Brown of the city schools,
met with quite serious accident Fri
day evening as a result of stepping
off of rapidly moving train. He was
on his way home from Sioux Falls and
had caught an extra freight at Lake
Preston in an attempt to get here for
a meeting of the school board. When
the train reached Brookings it did not
to alight with his two suit cases, the
result being that he was thrown on his
face and received a broken jaw be-
sides being bruised about the head.
He is able to be out, but cannot talk or
eat with any degree of comfort
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-03
CHAMBERS COURT.

Judge Marquis opened the September
term of chambers court Tuesday morn
ing and last evening had cleaned up
everything on the calendar. Thos. Law
in of Aurora, who was under peace
bond, was discharged and his bonds
men released. He was ordered to pay
the costs of the justice court case,
amounting to 1895 and the complain.
ing witness, John Arndt, was order.
ed to pay the costs in the circuit court,
totaling about $12. The divorce case
of Celia Handler VS.. Chas Handler oc.
cupied a good share of the courts
time, large number of witnesses be.
ing sworn on each side. The Judge re-
served his decision In the case. The
court appointed T. J. Law Of Clear
Lake, as referee in the case of Henry
Handwork VS.. Frank and Chas. Hand.
work. The parties are brothers and
former partners and the trouble arose
over the settling of accounts when
they dissolved their partnership.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-03
OFF FOR RILEY.

Company G, the Brookings repres
entatives of the State Guard, left Sat
urday morning in their special car
for Huron, where they were hooked
on to a special train which carried
them to Fort Riley. Twenty-seven
men responded to roll call Saturday
morning, but number were to join
them at Huron and Captain Roskie ex-
pected to have about thirty-five men
on the trip.
Following is a list of those who
went from here: Captain Geo. w.
Roskie; First Lieutenant, Clarence
Carpenter; Second Lieutenant, Harvey
Jensen, First Sergeant Rude, Quarter
master Fickle, Sergeants Fridley,
Youngburg, Sexauer, Mayland Cor
porals Slocum and Tyler; Privates
Shea, Thayer, Erb, Hanson, Overaas,
Squirting, Pond, Johnson, Olson, Sperb,
Mccoy, Kennard, Rossman, Pembroke,
Wornson, Elliott, KEEPER, Allen and
Burris.