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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Most Serious Disaster In Fif- teen Years Causes Many
 Deaths and Injuries
STEAMER IS RAPIDLY
 BURNED ID WATERS EDGE
Vessel Lost In Such Disastrous Man. ner Is the Cotton Packet H. M. Car ter, Running Between New
 Orleans and Baton Rouge.

New Orleans, November 21.-Ten or more persons are dead and twice as many injured as a result of an explo- sion today on the Mississippi river steamer IT. NJ. Carter, near Bayou Goula about 100 miles north of New Orleans.
 It may be several days before it is known exactly how many lives have been lost The packet company gives out the following list:
 Dead or missing
 Cosimer LeBlanc. chief clerk.
 Barkeeper, name unknown.
 Thirteen others, principally negroes.
 Badly scalded-First Mate John Cray; Head Purser George LeBlanc; nine negro roustabouts.
 The boiler of the Carter exploded while the steamer was on it's way from New Orleans to Baton Rouge with cargo of general merchandise and 30 or more passengers.
 To add to the horror of the disaster fire succeeded the explosion and the boat was burned to the waters edge.
 Reliable reports from Bayou Goula are to the effect that between 12 and 1s persons are missing. and the loss of life will be great About the same number were badly scalded. and il Is expected several of them will die. The injured are now on their way to New Orleans and are expected to arrive here early Sunday morning. They are aboard the towboat McDouga1, which went to the rescue of the passengers and crew of the Carter as soon as the explosion occurred.
 Capt. H. II. Carter, who was aboard the boat with his wife and child, was blown out into the river by the eX plosion, bat was saved. Mrs. carter and her child were taken off in safety.
 Capt J. Y. Leblanc was aboard the boat when 1t left New Orleans, but i went ashore at Donaldsonville. and was not on board at the time of tho explosion.
 The books of the boat were blown into the river, but were fished out and aIe now at Bayou Goula.
 Tie IT. M. Carter, stern wheeler 1s5 feet long was B cotton packet and was built on the Ohio river in 1903. Up to a few weeks ago the boat was running in the cotton trade to Har- wood, Ark At the time Of the acci dent it was under charter to tho Comeaux- Leblanc Packet company and was engaged in the sugar trade.
 This Is the most serious river dis aster in 15 years. It is the first river accident attended by large loss of life in that time on any steamboat oper- ating out of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
KAISER'S FREE SPEECH
 CURED FOR FIRST TIME

pressed. arose to ascend the steps of the tribune. It was his first appear ance in public since the occasion of his memorable interview with the chancellor at Potsdam last Tuesday and both tho Emperor and the chancellor knew that the present was really the trying out time.
 The pledge given at that interview by the Emperor that in his future public attereaees he would say orle that which his responsible ministers considered wise was to be put to the test.
 Before tue Kaiser had mounted the first step to the speakers stand the chaneel- for stepped forward and placing himself beside the Emperor. presented paper to his imperial majesty.
 Tue sheet bore tie printed sncech which his responsible ministers had decided that the Emperor was to deliver.
 There was a moments tense pause and then the Kaiser took the paper, mount ed the tribune and began in Q broken voice to read.
 The public eurbing of the Emperor s free speech had been accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

Berlin, November 2l.-(Special Cable.) For the first time in his fife the Kaiser read in public today a speech directed by his ministry. Instead of speaking extemporaneously, giving frequent vent to his opinion with frequent 'Ps" as has been his custom, he submitted to the safe guidance of revised proof of harm less perfuncto'y dress.
 Ths drama os tne submission of t'xs Emperor was planned with every regard to public and theatrical effects and stands as one of the most remarkable scenes in modern fsrnan aIstcls
 The occasion was the eel ration Of formation of the etG council of Ser lin There was a seeat assemblage of notables, q tribune was set up for the imperial speakers and the Kaiser with his suite and accompanied by Prince won Buelow entered and ranged them selves about the platform.
 The Emperor very pale and vislbly im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
OFFICERS NAMED
 FOR ASSOCIATION

Atlanta, November 2l.-With the report that the society now has 1000 active mem bers scattered throughout the United States, the National Society for the Pro- motion of Industrial Education closed it's second annual convention here today. Alabama and Georgia are the southern states in which the members of the SO ciety are most numerous. The society also has organized state committees in 2S states. It was reported at the final session that great amount of informa- ton concerning industrial education has been distributed during the past year.
 The following officers were elected:
 Dr. Alexander c. Humphries of Ho- boken. N. J., president; Walter c. Kerr of New York city vice president; Fred erick B. Pratt of Pratt institute, Brook lyn. treasurer. The secretary will be elected by the board of managers.
 The board of managers elected to serve until 1912 follow: Fulton Cutting, New York; Leslie ". Miller, Philadelphia; Miss Jane Adams, Chicago; Frank A. Wander slip New York; F. J. McNulty, Spring field, H.. Walter M. Wood. Chicago: Louis Roullion, New York; Marcellus H. Dodge Worcester, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
GOMPERS AGAIN HONORED
 BY FEDERATION OF LABOR

Larger of the United Garment Work CTS of America; to Canadian Trades con vention. Jerome Jones of the Georgia Federation of Labor and editor of the Journal of Labor.
 Convention city for 1909, Toronto, Can.
 The above is the result of todays election in the American Federation of Labor convention. The executive council, which is made up of the of feers shows no change with the ex ception of the substitution Of John k. Alpine for Daniel J. keefe, who with drew. Mir Gompers was reelected to the office he has held since the or ganization of the federation in 1881. with the exception of one year, amid scenes of the greatest enthusiasm, only ono discontented representative of the socialist party voting against him.
 A roll call to decide where the next meeting should be held resulted: To- ronto 9039; St. Louis, 3079 Rochester, l43S; Washington, S9o; Milwaukee, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
MOTHER OF GATES
 DYING IN TEXAS

Aurora, Ill, November 21.--(Special)-- Mrs. Asel A. Gates, mother of John W Gates, is dying at Port Arthur Tex the winter home of her distinguished son. Mrs. Gates is s3 years of age and was in poor health when she left for Port Arthur two weeks ago. Word was re- ceived tonight by E. J. Baker of St. Charles, for whom Gates bought a s50.000 farm four months ago before leaving for Europe, that the venerable lady could not recover and that her death was momentarily expected. Mrs Gates is known as Lady Bountiful' in St. Charles, her present home. She pos sesses the same characteristics as her son and a short time ago gave to the First Methodist congregation of that small city a $25,000 edifce.
 Mrs. Gates was born at Gates Mills. N. r., and came to St. Charles when a young woman 50 years ago: Her husband died two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
pr. van pyke Warmly WeIcomed.

Paris. Thursday, November 12.-Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton univer- sity, who succeeds Professor Baker of Harvard as the Hyde lecturer at the Sorbonne th.s year, has had singu- larly warm reception in France. His literary reputation had preceded him and Il books, especially his charming French-Canaoian tales, painting the old French wood and river guides in at ;racts9e and sympathetic colors, which
 have been translated into French and widel. read and appreciated here, have served as silent introduction of the author to French literary, artistic and
 scieAli1 c circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22

Denver Col, November 21.-Presi- dent, Samuel Gompers of Washing ton, D. e.
 First vice president, James Duncan, Quincy, Mass.
 Second vice president, John Mitchell, Springfield. III.
 Third vice president. James oCon- nell, Washington, D. c.
 Fourth vice president, Max Norris, Denver, Col.
 Fifth vice president, D. A. Hayes, Philadelphia.
 Sixth vice president, William D. Huber Indianapolis.
 Seventh vice president, Joseph F.. Valentine. Cincinnati.
 Eighth vice president. John R. Alpine, Fraternal delegates to the British Trades congress, John II. Frye, editor of the Holders Journal, and E. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Republican Leader Is Trying to
 Overcome Opposition
TAFT'S HAND IN THE FIGHT
Partisans of Cannon Do Not Believe That Taft Can Accomplish Any thing In This Situation, as
 Tariff Has Friends.
By WATTERsoN sTEALEY.

Washington. November (Speeial.)- Speaker Cannon will arrive in Washing ton Wednesday and take personal charge of his campaign for reelection. The speaker is making his appearance a lit tie earlier than usual and while his friends insist that fl cannot be construed as confession of opposition on the part of Judge Taft the news, nevertheless, caused considerable comment, one report being that his early departure was caused by telegrams from close friends in the House summoning him here.
 To all outward appearances those identified with the House organization controlled by Cannon manifest no un- easiness over the result They doubt fight and they are equally frank in say ing that Judge Taft cannot defeat the speaker. The ballots had hardly been counted before Speaker Cannon was en route to New York city where he com ferred with his friends over the outlook. of support from a majority of the re- publican members comprising the next House, pledges of new members as well as old, and that the power of presidential, patronage is to the ordinary Congress- man no more potent than good commit tee assignments and recognition for the purpose of passing bills of interest to his constituents. Whatever action Jadgt Taft may pursue it is obvious that the Cannon forces are not going to allow themselves to be caught asleep and ars fully prepared to give battle
 Tine senatorial situation in Ohio is cred tied with being behind mreh of the talk of an anti-Cannon movement. l5seTe are some who are inclined to believe that the speakersnip is being dangled before the eyes of Representative Burton of Ohio in order that he may lose sight of Fora kers toga. In the meantime it Is known that the hardest kind of work Is being undertaken>in behalf of the aatea,al as piratiens of Charles P. Tais. ~aio, ac- oording to the latest newspaper reports. contributed $160000 to the republican cam paign fund. Thus 1t is being figured out that Representative Burton bids fair to lose both the senatorship and the speak ership by allowing himself to be made the principal factor in movement against Cannon.
 Republican members of Congress, who are drifting into Washington, scout the report that Judge Taft is considering op- posing the speakers reelection. On the question of tariff revision they insist that Senator Aldrich is even more opposed to an honest reduction than is the pres ent speaker and that, therefore, Judge Taft could not aid tariff revision mate- rially by defeating Cannon Most of them go so far as to admit, however, that if Judge Taft were in complete control Of the situation MT. Cannon would not be the speaker of the Sixty-first Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Panic Certificates Redeemed.

Washn ston, November 21.-The redemp- ton of the treasury certificates, issued by the Secretary of the Treasury one year ago, has been accomplished at cost to the. treasury in cash of less than $500, GOO. The amount of these certificates out standing at the date of their maturity. November 20, 1908, was s1S,9S6.5OO and without exception they were held in the treasury as security for circulation. Of this amount $l3,2sS, 250 have been with drawn and lawful money substituted for the retirement of circulation and S547, ,750 have been surrendered and replaced by other United States bonds in order to continue circulation, leaving only sl00,500 undisposed of. This result is eminently satlsia tory to the treasury officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Trial of Abe Ruef.

San Francisco. November 21.-The twelfth week of the trial of Abe Ruef, charged with bribery, closed today with ex-Supervisor Gallagher still on the wit ness stand on examination. Counsel for Ruef devoted almost the entire session to- day to interrogating Gallagher as to the denomination of the various moneys he to the supervisors and the time and place of these transactions. The witness ad- hered in the main to the general story of the payment of the money for the various franchises and the amounts given him by Ruef Court adjourned until Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Killed By Dynamite Explosion.

Brownsville, Pa, November 21.-One iaborer was blown to pieces and five others probably fatally injured today when {; quantity of dynamite exploded in the shaft of the Simpson coal mine, four miles south of here. That the fivs injured men were not instantly killed is considered remarkable, as they were blown 60 feet mp the mine shaft and then tell to tho bottom. It is believed most of them will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
MNlInneeota,s compIete vote.

St. Paul, Minn., November 21.-Complete returns on the election in Minnesota were received today by Secretary of State Schmahi The total vote for president in Minnesota was S03,325, of which William H. Taft received l9S7s6, w ]. Bryan l09 is3, Chain (prohibition) 10.113, Hisgen (independen), 523, Debs tsocialisD 14, 469 Tafts plurality was S6,353. The total vote on governor was 232, ,l05 of which Johnson (democraD 173344. Jacobson Gre publicanj l45.2lS Haggard (prohibition) 657s, Moore (puhic ownership 6162 John son plurality was 2S,092.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
senatorship In Oregon.

Washington, November 21.-(Special) )- Senator Fulton of Oregon seems to be Of the opinion that seven more republican members of the legislature of his state will disregard last summers primary, which named Governor Chamberlain, a democrat, to the Senate. The republicans, having carried the state and legislature. are declaring that the people of Oregon want d republican senator, no matter what the all-party primary decreed. To cor rlicUte the situation there is said to be no great amount of Chamberlain o..ihlsias m among democrats, he having taking ttlo interest in the candidacy Of MT Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
RUMORS OF DEATH
 OF KING ALFONSO

Paris. November 22-Rumors are in cir enlation here that King Alfonso of Spain has been killed by bomb in Madrio. The rumor, however, is unconfirmed, and is not credited at the Spanish em- bassy. which announced that it had no news of such an occurrence.
 The Havas News Agency queried Mad rid regarding the rumor, but mp to an early hour this morning had received no reply.
 The Havas News Agency at o'clock this morning received the following dis- patch from Madrid in reply to its mes sage regarding the rumor that the Spah- ish King had been assasinated:
 "The King continues his hunt at Mu- dela The rumors of assassination are untrue''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
celehration In AnnapoIls.

Annapolis Md, November e1.-In ob- sary of the granting by Queen Anne or England of the first charter of Annap- oils, a three days celebration was be- gun here today with historical exer- cises at the state house. The chief event will be on Monday when the corner stone of q memorial fountain will be laid Special religious services will be held in all the churches to morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Fire Chief Loses His Life.

Richmond, Va, November 21--Fire Chief George c. Shaw was overcome by smoke and died tonight during fire which de- stroyed the building occupied by the W. c. Boyd Banking Powder factory. Loss to this building is s60ooo. Plants owned by Kingan X Co.,. packers; the Taylor Horse Collar Manufacturing company, and Evans & Sharp were also damaged to the extent of s20,0D0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Future of Neoro Farmer.

Washington, November 21.-tSpeeial)-- Prof. W. s. Scarborough, president of WiIberforce university, Ohio, talked with the President today about the sociological and educational betterment of the negro. especially the negro farmer. The Pres- ident told his caller that he would speak to Clifford Pinchot of the country Tiff. now travelling over the coun- try, about the wisdom of Investigating the sociological and educational problem of the negro along with its other work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Honors to Defeated Candidate.

Havana, November H.-General Mario Menocal, the defeated conservative can didate for the presidency was given an ovation on his departure this afternoon for New York on the steamer Saratoga. He was escorted to the pier by a guard of honor and immense crowds in the streets cheered him as he passed. fleet of tugs and launches accompanied the Saratoga to the mouth of the har- Ear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Inman Estate Paws Claims.

Atlanta. November M.-The adminis- tators of the Inman estate, for which receivers were appointed few months ago announced tonight that 80 per cent of the claims have been paid. and that they have on hand sufficient quick assets to lquidate every other claim against the estate. The Inman estate receivership followed the failure of the cotton firm of Innan x Co at Augusta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Illinois Central Wreck.

Chicago November 2l.-one man ws killed, two are missing and several were injured in collision between two Illinois Central railroad freight trains at Berwin near Chicago, early this morning. dense for is believed to have caused the accident Immediately after the wreck the trains caught fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS

Page 1. Standard Oil companys secrets exposed. Many deaths in steamer explosion. Speaker Cannon on anxious seat. New sensation in Guinness trial. Kaiser's free speech curbed by the peo- pie. Gompers is again elected president of Federation of Labor.
 Page 2. Calhoun county wins in mandamus suit. Rumors of extra legislative session.
 Page B. AIethodists have busy day at Decatur.
 Page 4. Solemn scenes in Chinese court.
 Page 5. Council committee renders verdict on Klotz investigat tion Chicago party delighted with reception accorded in Birmingham. Depart for home. Services at few Methodist churches tor day because of conference. Members of Camp Hardee leave for Mo- bile reunion tomorrow.
 Page 10. Howard defeats Birmingham.
 Page ii. Harvard wins from Yale.
 Page 12. Annual report Sisters of Charity.
 Page IS. Literary lights and shadows.
 Page IA. Birmingham society.
 Page IS. Emperor William is ageing fast.
 Page 21. Nicholas Wall street letter.
 Page 22. The eyes cannot stand the pace
 Page 23. Heart to heart talks.
 Page 25. Paper by President Abercrombie.
 Page 26. "Oliver Twist a classic in page.
 Page 27. Future great men may be city-bred.
 Page 2s. Editorial comment Ned Brace talks on home matters.
 Page 2e. ''on Slime Literary .-Heresies," by pr. J. c. Hidden. "The Disintegration of Parties," by John Witherspoon Dubose. The Surrender" by Neva Lillian Will Hams.
 Page 30. Playing political game in Hawaii
 Page 31. Years progress in child labor 1egisla- tion.
 Page 32. Half million of money lost every year.
 Page a3. Stock market is unsettled. Liberal receipts depress wheat Cotton higher on ginners' report.
 Page 34. Oppressive law in Russia today.
 Page 35. Mandy gets the chicken.
 Page 36. Seven thousand miles of steel
 Page 37. Aumusements
 Page 38. William Mcleod dies of gas fumes in Ensley.
 Page 39. Bessemer glad to see rolling mill start
 Page 4o- Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple. Page 41. Our Young Folks
 Page AZ. Jimmy minds the baby.
 Page 43. Cheerful Mir. Boggs. Happy Hooligan and ''Thoisday''
 Page A. Buster Browns Thanksgiving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Steamer Sails for Boston.

Norfolk, Va. November a.-The steam- CT Chattahoochee of the Ocean Steamship company sailed this afternoon for Boston. The damaged cotton was carried as . deck load as a safeguard against a re- currence of the fire. Divers declared tho vessels bottom untnfurUr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Heavv Load of Passenuers.

New York, November 21.-The steamer Amerka arrived today from European ports with 1922 steerage passengers, the largest number brought to this port on any steamer the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
Prohibition and Veterans.

Atlanta, November 21.--It developed tonight that the Confederate veterans of Georgia may not get over S200,000 of their quarterly pensions in time for Christmas. The money Is due two weeks before the holidays, but indica- tions are that the shortage in state funds rue to the prohibition law and other sources will delay payment to
 the veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-22
cauqht In a Cave-In.

Salt Lake, November 21.-(Special) ) Twelve men were caught in cave-in in the Utah Copper company's mine to- night It is not yet known whether or not anyone has been killed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
BOARD HOLDS ITS
FIRST MEETING TODAY.

The complete new board of public
works now composed of Messrs. Adam
Ebert Feter L. Davis and Jacob Schloer
was in session this morning for the
first time The appointment of Mr..
Schloer was read to the board and ap-
proved after which Fred Krost, who
had been holding over until the arrival
of Mr. Schloer resigned. After the in
staIlation of Mr.. Schloer. the board be-
gan to busy itself with new improve
ments and passed a resolution for ma
cadamizing Towle street from Hoffman
street to Gostlin street. The city clerk
was instructed to notify the Calumet
and South Chicago City Railway that
East State street would be improved in
order that the company may regulate
itself accordingly.
The specifications for Towle street
improvement call for a westrumite
pavement and unless there are objec-
tions and remonstrances this new pave
ment will receive further try out in
Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-04
Briefs.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Fitzgerald went
to Crown Point in their automobile
yesterday and spent the day.
Mrs. Adelia F. Cooper was the guest
of friends in Crown Point over Sun
day
Mr. and Mrs. Gilman of East Chi
cago spent Sunday with friends in
Hammond.
Miss Harmed and Mrs. Harmon of
East Chicago spent yesterday in Ham
mond.
Mrs. Charles H. Friedrichs and chill
dren were the guests of their rela-
tives in Crown Point over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buehring were
the guests of friends In Crown Point
over Sunday.
Miss Peterson of Chicago was the
guest of friends in Hammond yester-
day.
Mrs. Charles Norton and Mrs. Far
ling of Hyde Park visited friends here
yesterday
Miss N. E. Pickens of Chicago spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Smalley
of South Holman street.
Miss Eva Clark went to Rensselaer,
this morning to spend a few days with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. William F. Johnson is spending
the week with her parents in Chi
cago
Mrs. Sewall and daughter and AL
fred Sewall of Kankakee, Ill, were
the guests of D. Blackburn and fam
lily Of Harrison street for the week
end.
Miss Gallagher of Toleston was the
guest of Miss Janet Blackburn of Har-
rison street over Sunday
Miss Jennie Sheffield is spending the
day visiting in Chicago.