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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
JUSTICE IS ASKED
 FOR OIL COMPANY


 Washington, May 21.--Twos resolutions were introduced in the Senate today by MT Owen for the purpose of securing an investigation into alleged determinations by the postoffice and the department of justice against the Uncle Sam Oil com pany of Oklahoma. One of these resou- tions calls upon the postmaster general, attorney general and the President for all information in their possession con- eerning the issuance of fraud order against II. II. Tucker, Jr., or the Uncle Sam oil company; the prosecution Of Tucker in the United States district courts of Kansas; his incarceration in jail for making an application for q change of trial judges and the cireula tion of a report by R. P. Goodwin to the postmaster general a basis for the or der and why the order has not been re- voked since the acquttal of Tucker. The other resolution, which directs the Sen- ate postoffice committee to investigate the whole matter, intimates that the Standard Oil company has influenced the public press against the Uncle Sam Oil company and caused the railroads of Kansas and Oklahoma to discriminate against that company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BEARS ARE TRYING
 TO BREAK MARKET

Chicago, May H.-A sensation was ere ated on the Chicago Board of Trade to- day when it became known that the Chi cago, Burlington and Quincy railroad had issued instructions to it's traffic super intendents to see that the loading of corn was subjected to no delay.
 This Is believed to be an effort to rush as much cash corn as possible to he local market with the hope of breaking the corner held by James A. Patten.
 At the offices of the Burlington road Superintendent of Transportation w. '. Barnes said that the order to rush the corn to market was issued because of the condition of the market and for our own protection"
 One car of corn arrived here today over the Illinois Central that was loaded ln Omaha Tuesday This is far less time than is usually taken for such ship ments.
 The corn market was quiet today. The present May option, which Patten is said to control opened and closed at the same point, TIE cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BANQUET OF MANUFACTURERS
Convention Comes to Close After Dis
 cussion by Delegates.

New York, May 21.-With election of officers late today. followed by ban quet at the Waldorf Astoria tonight. the National Association of Manufac- turehs closed its annual convention here. Speeches at the banquet in gen eral voiced the sentiments on various topics of national importance. which have been expressed in resolution or debate at the business sessions of the convention. The principal address of the evening was made by Senator Bev- eridge of Indiana, who spoke for a moderniZation of the tariff and con- : graduated the manufacturers on their prompt action in adopting a resolution demanding a permanent tariff commis- sion.
 The association reelected James w Van Cleave of St. Louis as president Francis H. Stillman as treasurer.
 President Roosevelt was assailed by e speaker at todays session, of the as- sociation for his utterances about the improper use of injunctions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
WOMEN WILL HOLD
 POSTOFFICE JOBS

Washington, May H.-The fight made by Georgia and Texas senators against sup planting women opstmasters with male em- ployes resulted today in the rejection of three nominations which had been before the Senate since last December. The nom nations rejected are T. w. Scott to suc- ceed Hattie F. Gilmer at Terreo, Ga, John T. A. McCullom to succeed Mary A.
 1elton at Conyers, Ga, and Everett John
 -sn to succeed Jeanette D. Mcconnell .1 Jacksonboro, Tex. Senators Clay and Culberson served notice on the postonice departgaent that they were opposed to wona TT being busted from their places. and saIeir opposition was so determined that D attempt to confirm the appoint ments was made in the Senate. Fearing tliat President Roosevelt would make re- cess appointments after the adjournment of Congress, and would displace the women in that way, the senators today in- sisted upon the rejection of the three ap- pointees and they at least are eliminated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
BISHOP CONSECRATED.
Rev. Frederick Reese Takes Hiqher Church Orders.

Savannah May 2l.-Rev. Frederick Reese, recently of Nashville, Tenn, was today consecrated bishop of the diocese of Georgia, in Christ church. The fol- lowing clergy participated: Consecra- tories Right Rev. c. K. Nelson. Bishop of Atlanta, consecrator; Right Rev. Ed win Gardner Weed, Bishop of. Florida. co-consecrator; Right. Rev Theodore Dubose Bratton, Bishop of Mississippi, co-consecrator; preacher, Right Rev. Thomas Gailor,' Bishop of Tennessee: presenters, Right Rev. Albion William son Knight, Bishop of Cuba. Right Rev. Beverly Dandridge Tucker D. D.. bishop coadjutor of Southern Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
REPUBLICANS ROUTED.
Suggestion to Turn Record Into Cam paign Book Falls Flat.

Washington, May A.-A dash of poli- tics enlivened the proceedings of the Sen- ate today while the Military Academy bill was under consideration.
 When the section relating to the Philip pine islands was reached. Senator New lands asked to have a speech by Will liam J. Bryan on imperialism printed in the Record. Senator Galinger said he would not object if an article on MT. Bryan printed in the New York World a democratic paper, also should be print ed in the Record. Senator Gore of Okla homa suggested that If the Record of today was made campaign book he had a copy of the testimony of former Secre- tary Paul Morton admitting that he had granted rebates aggregating between s5OO,OO0 and $l,000,000 while connected with the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- way company that he wanted to put In.
 MT. Beveridge halted the deluge of po- litical papers by objecting to the inser- tion of any of them in the Record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
THE SOCIAL WHIRL AT HOT SPRINGS, WASHINGTON
 AND ELSEW HERE.

Washington. the hot wave this week came the forcible reminder to those who remain in Washington of ocean breezes and green fields, but still many persons finger here and welcome any form of entertainment that takes them out of the city. A spin in an automobile in the cool of the late evening Is one of the favorite amusements, and Great Falls is within easy distance.
 The Country club is engaged every night for a dinner, for there the members have the privilege of reserving the whole club. At Chevy Chase they dine in crowds, and 1t requires forethought to obtain a table. The Chevy Chase club has started a Sat urday night table dhote dinner which all ways ends with a dance that lasts until the last car out, also table dhote lun- cheon on Sunday.
 Hot Springs. Va.-Although this usually is the transition period between seasons, when the tide of visitors Is at the ebb, d remarkably large number Is still here and taking part in outdoor sports The golf links are in splendid condition and popular and tennis continues to be a favorite attra cton for the late hours of the afternoon, while riding and driving are on the must list every day, and during these weeks of moonlight nights the livery is kept busy until late hour Along the miles of attractive roadways and macada mixed drives there Is con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
SIa.SHlNE CONVENTION.
lnternasy'laai Officers Haye Arrived at
 ,asse fsouston, Texas.

Houston, Tex, May 21.-Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president of the Interna- tonal Sunshine society, and 19 internatior- al offieeys have arrived for the tenth an- nual Convention, which met here today.
 yhe report shows a total membership od 100000, with 5000 branches. It's memb ership embraces all parts of the United States, and it's work is phflan- thropic. This is the first meeting ever held outside of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Bids will be opened at noon, May 25th, for privileges at Fair Grounds during the Reunion for Popcorn and Pea nuts, Cold Drinks, Novelties, Cigars, Optical Goods, etc. Full information supplied by J. B. Babb, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

tinuous vista of spring foliage, hillside farms and well kept gardens with masses of spring blooming shrubs.
 At the Warm Springs hotel there has been a marked increase in the number Of arrivals, and within two weeks the hotel at Headings Springs will be opened for the summer The Homestead hotel. at Hot Springs, however, remains the center.
 Senor F. de Sariano of Spain arrived at the Homestead early in the week for I visit of some length. His itinerary began abroad several months ago. He rides well and was among those who rode to Fassi- fern farm on Tuesday for luncheon and later to see the drag hunt with many others, who assembled on an open field from which a view is had of nearly the entire five-mile course. The hunt was the last of the season and the best, the at tendance being large. On next Tuesday many of the cities and villages of Virginia will have representative men here, all splendid horsemen, to take in a tournn- nIeht and steeplechase for saddle crop and spurs.
 One of the pretty entertainments at tic hunt this week was tea which Mrs. Henry M. F1agler gave on the wide porch of the Fassifern farm house. Among her guests were Mrs. Henry May of Wash ington, and her daughter, Miss May. Miss May rode to the field to see the hunt, as did also MT. and Mrs Edward Reeve of New York. Mrs. W. F. Sheehan of New York was also one of Mrs. F'lagler' $ guests She probably will remain here until the end of May.
 Among the students to be given diplomas for 1908 by the University of Alabama is Miss Maud Mcclure Kelly, daughter of Chancellor Richard B. Kelly of this city, and the only young
 lady in the law department. Though
 taking the two years course in one
 session, Miss Kelly's work has ranked
 with the highest of the class and it has sh own her to be possessed of q rare sense of justice and a true appre : citation of the value of facts in their relation to each other-a quality rather of head than of heart most necessary in dealing with legal problems. Miss Kelly will be associated with her father in active practice, and wi.l doubtless attain to that success whi icli
 mentality and enthusiastic and un- wavering interest always bring. The Woodlawn School Improvement. association will hold a meeting thi
 tral school. Every member is urged to be present.
 Gen. F. S. Ferguson. chairman of the reunion invitation committee, has request ed Adjt. J. l.. Darby to ask for the names and addresses of the widows of Confed- crate Veterans. If Adjutant Darby is furnished with such names a favor will be conferred upon the. invitation com-
 mittee.
 Miss Cathleen Nixon and Miss Sadie ] Gillespie will leave this morning for Tus caloosa to be the guests of Mrs. ". b Partlow during commencement week. The board of governors of the Boys club will hold very important meeting at the club room Saturday morning al :30. Members of both chapters arc requested to be present.
 MRS. JAMES WEATHERLY, President. MRS. w. L. MURDOCH, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Miss Elizabeth Jones has returned from Gadsden and will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Dabney until Sunday, when she will leave for Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Mrs John A Walker has returned from visit to her brother, Maj. John ". Ken drick, on the eastern shore of Mobile bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Miss Margaret Williams will leave next week for Clarksyille Tenns to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Day, and to at tend the wedding of her niece, Miss Mary Frances Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

bridge luncheon on Tuesday in compli- irent to Miss Coleman of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Mrs. T. G. Bush spent Wednesday in Gadsden, the guest of MT. and Mrs. T.. G. Bush, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Col S. W. John has returned from Montevallo, where he attended the meet ing of the trustees of the Girls Indus trial school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Your health depends upon the condition of your blood. Keep 1t pure by taking Hoods Sarsaparlla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Miss Mary George Cruikshank will leave today to attend commencement at the university She will be the guest of her aunt Mrs. Walter Gulley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Mrs. M. F. Cherry and Miss Marie Cherry of Eufaula, who will join MT. and Mrs. Markefs party to Europe, have al ready gone north to stay some few days in Washington and New York before sailing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Mrs. James Bowron will chaperon 2 party of young people to the universit, commencement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

MT. and Mrs. W. E. Evans are in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen are in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Miss Florence Rogers will attend th' university commencement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

large and appreciative drawing room audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Education Bill Passed.

London, May 21-After a debate lasting three days. the education bill passed its second reading in the house of commons this evening by 970 votes to 2O6. The na- tionalists joined the unionists in. voting against the measure, and the debate gave little indication of a possibility of a compromise during the committee stage. The minority is relying upon the house of lords to either throw out the bill en- tirely or materially amend 1t so as to give both the Church of England and the Roman Catholic greater facilities for denominational teaching.
 When Dry, Drink PEP-TO-LAC.
 A delicious, refreshing, thirst-quenching beverage-aids digestion-contains no "dope' or -stimulant. cents at soda fountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

o Adi bo anu appIecldliNe uIdWlnB IOoIn audience
 Mrs. M. F. Cherry and Miss Marie Cherry of Eufaula who will join MT. and Mrs. Markets party to Europe. have ai- ready gone north to stay some few days in Washington and New York before sailing.
 MT. and Mrs. W. E. Evans are in Huntsville.
 MT. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen are in Huntsville.
 Miss Katherine Earle entertained at a bridge luncheon on Tuesday in compli- irent to Miss Coleman of New Orleans.
 Miss Elizabeth Jones has returned from Gadsden and will be the guest of her aunt. Mrs. J. D. Dabney until Sunday. when she will leave for Mississippi.
 Col S. W. John has returned from Montevallo, where he attended the meet ing of the trustees of the Girls Indus trial school.
 Mrs T. G. Bush spent Wednesday in Gadsden the guest of MT. and Mrs. T. G. Bush, Jr.
 Mrs John A Walker has returned from visit to her brother, Maj. John ". Ken drick, on the eastern shore of Mobile bay.
 Miss Margaret Williams will leave next week for Clarksvllle, Tenna to be the guest of her sister. Mrs. Day, and to at tend the wedding of her niece, Miss Mary Frances Day.
 Miss Mary George Cruikshank will leave today to attend commencement at the university She will be the guest of her aunt Mrs. Walter Gulley
 Mrs. James Bowron will chaperon a party of young people to the university commencement.
 Miss Florence Rogers will attend the university commencement.
 pr. L. G. woodson has gone to Port Dover Canada, where the Woodson sum- mer home is being gotten in readiness for the family, who expect to go to Can ada about June 1.
 One of the prettiest affairs in Birming- ham was the birthday party given Miss Mary Shannon by her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. Shannon, at their handsome home on Twenty-fourth street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues north, or last evening. The house was beautifully decorated with sweet peas, graceful palms and ferns. Nineteen friends-foi this was the celebration of her nineteenth anniversary-had been invited. Games and music were the features of the even ing. Miss Driher rendered a beautiful soprano solo, showing to advantage the range of her magnificent voice.
 Mir. Ridout delighted the guests witt one of his tenor solos, while MT. Con way gave some brilliant instrumenta compositions Ices and dainty cakes. de. signed especially for the occasion, were prettily served. Miss shannon, tho Charming honoree, was the recipient oi many exquisite gifts. Those invited were Misses Weaver, Driher, Weber, Marshall Villines, Welch, Shannon; Messrs. Mar tin, Terry Bowling, Williamson, Green Smith, Mitchell, Driher, Shannon, Con- way, Ridout and Mesdames Drake Weber and Brown.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eugent Hubert Knight have named their little daughter Mar guerite Naomi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Dr. l.. G. woodson has gone to Port Dover Canada, where the Woodson sum- mer home is being gotten in readiness for the family who expect to go to Can ada about June 1.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
"ADAM GOD" AND WIFE
HELD WITHOUT BAH.

KANSAS CITY (Mo), Dec 16.--
Justice Theodore Remley, after for
NAL hearing Saturday afternoon, or
dered James and Melissa Sharp, the
religious fanatics, held without bail
for the murder Of Policeman A. Dali
bow. Dalbow met his death during
the battle between police and street
preachers on Thursday last. In the
cases. Of Mrs. Della Pratt, wife of
Louis Pratt, Sharp's male companion,
who died in the hospital from his
wounds, and that of William Eng
nell, the 17-year-old protege OF
Sharp, Justice Remley reserved his
opinion. Hundreds of persons crowd
Ted the court room, but no demon
stration occurred.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
INSANE MAN MAKES
ESCAPE FROM ASYLUM

HELENA (Mont.) Dec. 16.-Leo
Beesaw. who was recently sent to
Warm Springs to the insane asylum
escaped from that institution Tues
day, but nothing has been given out
until today. Beeman was charged
with highway robbery, but acted so
queerly it was decided to make an
examination as to his sanity. He was
adiudged insane and sent to the
asylum by DR.. King and DR.. Barbour.
Judge Clemens Of the district court
said tonight If Beesaw was not in
sane he was an excellent actor.
Beesaw is alleged to have robbed
two men at the point of revolver
some time in September. He was ar
rested and positively identified by the
men who we're robbed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
MONEY
HIGH ON
change

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-There was
considerable repurchase of stocks to-
day, more generally by those who
sold yesterday and the day before,
and recovery of prices was the conse-
quence,. the market having continued
narrow and professional, much of
the buying being attributed to cover
ing of short contracts put out during
the previous selling. Speculation is
still restricted by the diminished re-
sources of the money market. The
position has not reached that IF
stringency, such as forces out specu-
lative stockholdings by calling of
loans, but the available resources are
required for other purposes than
speculation. The level of interest
rates on both call and time has nov
reached a higher figure than any
time since January last. Bonds were
steady
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
BROTHER
CHARLES
RUNNING
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-It was
authoritatively announced tonight
that the offer Of cabinet position to
Congressman Theodore Burton OF
Cleveland, Ohio, has been withdrawn
by Taft, and would not be renewed.
Burton had been mentioned as the
probable secretary of the treasury.
This statement followed conference
of Taft with several Republican
leaders from Ohio. Burton, it is nov
believed, will make an active contest
in the Ohio senatorial campaign.
Charles p. Taft is also candidate for
the senate to succeed Senator For
aker.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
PRISONER ATTEMPTS
TO END LIFE WITH RAZOR.

PORTLAND (Ore). Dec. 16.-
Matt Johnson, on trial for iirst DE-
gree murder. today secured q razor
from trusty on the pretense that he
wanted to shave. and Immediately
slashed his throat. cutting into the
windpipe. He was rushed to hos
pItal, where physicians patched him
up SO that he was able to appear on
the witness stand in his own behalf.
Johnson is on trial for the murder OF
]. F. HoIock,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
SOLDIERS OF FOREIGN
LEGION HOLD UP TRAIN
Fifty French soldiers With Fixe,i
Bayonets in Strange Escapade.

ORAN (Algeria), Dec. 16.-So.-
diers Of the foreign legion. number
ing about fifty, with fixed bayonets,
held up train recently on its waJ
to this city. General Charles L..
vigy, the French commandant Of in
fantry, who was aboard the train,
alighted and addressed the men, urg-
ing them to remain loyal. No at
tempt was made to rob the train OF
molest the passengers and the motive
of the strange escapade is a mystery.
The men listened to the general and
departed. Some have since been ar
rsted and others are wandering in
the country districts.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17
HAMS JURY HAS
BEEN COMPLETED
(By Associated Preos.l

FLUSHING On. ", Dec. Tx
Jury of twelve men has been selected
to try Thorton Jenkins Hains, the
story writer, as the principal in the
in the killing Of William e. Annis.
the publisher who was shot to deasn
by Captain Peter Hams, Jr., at the
Bayside Yacht club last summer.
One hundred and seventeen talesmen
were examined befor the jury box
was filld. The prosecutions's CASE
will be presented by District Attorney
Darrin. and it is expected examina-
tion Of witnesses by both sides win
consume at least two or three days.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17

into THE
ACCIDENT

eCOLON, Dec. 15.-The explosion
Saturday at Bas Obispo was the most
serious accident in connection with
the building of the Panama can i
since the United States took control.
A thorough investigation has been or
dered, and already officials are taking
evidence, endeavoring to ascertain
the cause of the premature discharge.
For a space of 500 feet in length
and 400 feet in width the Bas Obispo ,
cut presents a graphic picture of tho
terrible effects of the explosion. The
whole hillside has been devastated,
the dynamite rendering the earth and
tossing boulders in all directions.
A ninety-ton steam shovel lies =
complete wreck, crushed under the
weight of falling rock. Every one o.
the crew was killed. All the tracks
in this section were torn to pieces and
are now covered with tons of debris
A long time will be necessary u
take away the great heaps of earth
and rocks in search for the buried
dead. Hundreds of men were on the
scene working heroically to find the
bodies Of their dead comrades. Man,
evidences of the terrible force wer'
seen, as here and there pieces o
flesh and bone are turned over witt
pick or shovel. y
The charge consisted of fifty-on
holes sixty feet deep and spread on
over a large section of territory. TIL
last hole was being charged by Johl
]. Reidy, an experienced powder mar
when it exploded.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-17

boldly denounced the administration
and the inquisitorial torturing meth
ods applied to political prisoners.
Deputy Rosanoff asserted that as a
result of rigorous rule 6 per cent o;
the prisoners died of consumption.
The Right deputies angrily proteste !
against this, whereupon Rosanoff de-
clared the Rightists possess lie IS
honor than do Russian convicts on
the eve of execution. President
Khomayakoff called upon Rosanoff 20
withdraw this expression, which the
latter did to the satisfaction of the
president, but the Rightists quilted
the house in body and went to ths
presidents room, where they insisted
Rosanoff must apologize. Thereupor
Khomayakoff resigned.