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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
FOUL, MURDER OF
 A BRAVE OFFICER
w. S. Smith Is Assassnated While His Rounds By An Un- known Man, and His Brother Officer, Jud Byers, Re ceives Serious Wound In the Leg-Bloodhounds
 Are Put on the Trail With Good Start.

Officer Smith. Some time ago he went down into the quarters of the Alice fur mace t.6arrest negro for robbery. and one of the negroes with whom he came in contact is said to have remarked that he would kill the officer on sight His threat may have been carried out last night.
 Murderer Unknown.
 As stated, it is not known whether the murderer was a white man or a negro. Owing to the darkness of the night 1t was impossible for anyone to get a definite description of him as he fled, but he is described as being about five feet eleven inches tall.
 The police authorities will make every As soon as the news of the shooting hurried to the scene to see that an in- vestigation was properly made. and to pick up any possible clews to the shoot ing, or as to the identity of the assail- ant. He, in company with several off cers, remained on the scene until nearly 4 o'clock this morning.
 The two officers who figured in the de- plorable shooting were tried and trusted men.
 The deceased officer was about 2S years old. and lived at East Birmingham. He had been in the employ of the police de- partment for four years or more, and rendered valuable service during that time.
 Officer Byers is about 35 years old, has been in the service of the police department for several years, and is one of it's valuable men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
COTTON AS BASIS
 FOR NOTE ISSUE Senator Mclaurin Speaks Upon
 Financial Question 6. 0. P. CAUSE OF THE PANIC Mississippan .ArraIens Republicans For Incompetence and Takes Issue
 With Financial Leaders
 Upon Legislation.

Washington, March 10-Cotton as a in times of money stringency was the chief feature of speech on the pend- ing currency bill by Senator Anselm ]. McLaurin of Mississippi. MT. Mc- Laurin thought there was no special need for currency legislation and claimed that the policies of the repub- lican party were responsible for the recent trouble
 My chief financial opera tions have been confined to the support of a large family on a small income" said Sena- tor McLaurin in speaking on the bill. After disavowing special knowledge of the financial questions. Mr. McLaurin declared that the recent financial dis turbance had been caused by the in- competent, inefficient and misguided administration of the government by the republican party"
 The panic of 1903, he added, also was the harvest of the republican admin istration from 1898 to 1896, and the prosperity which followed 1896 was the harvest of the democratic administra-
  on various causes of the panic, he re- ferred to the question of the Philip pines, which he said never had been worth anything to the world, and never would be. They were a mill-stone hung about the neck of Spain,' he added, "and they have been a curse to us."
 He condemned tho increase in the standing army and said fleet of war ships had been sent on useless jaunt of many thousand miles at great ex pense to "frighten the souls of fear ful adversaries and to engage in the Christian pastime Of witnessing bull fights"
 Mr. McLaurin condemned the prac- tice of making loans on the part of the treasury to banks to tide, over times of stringency. He declared that the principle of government guaran- tees of national bank deposits was vicious. He thought it would be the better plan to have the treasury notes issued to the tanks in place of their circulation. In this way, the loss or destruction of the notes would rebound to the gain of the government that gives them efficiency as money ln- stead of to the gain of the banks that can give them no circulation without the governments indorsement.
 These treasury notes, he said sh oui be put in circulation by issuing them to any one who had United states bonds to put up as security, provided per cent should be charged for the issue. Cotton also could be used as basis for the issuance of treasury notes until the cotton was converter into gold from Europe to retire the treasury notes.
 He condemned gambling Tn iutureS' and concluded by declaring tna' .ne hanre did not want the proposed cur rency Legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
LITTLE CHANGE
 FOR BATTLESHIPS
CHAIRMAN TAWNEY OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE KEEPS A CLOSE WATCH OVER THE NATIONS EXPENSES.

Washington, March Especial )-Rep- resentative Tawney of Minnesota, the chairman of the House appropriations committee, told the President today that he was going to try to keep the ses- sion's expenditures within the $9O0 900 900 mark It reached s920 900 ,0O0 last year and MT. Tawney believes he can save the extra 2O MT. Tawney's, show of economy naturally turned the question to one of battleships and he was asked if his estimate included four battleships. He said should there be four battleships the appropriations would reach s940, 900, ,000 The chairman believes there will be but two battleships authorized.
 The House committee on claims has favorably reported Representative Tay- lor's bill for the relief of the assignees of the Deposit Savings association of Mobile The claim amounts to about s15,- O00 w. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

hoists and that he would be compelled to point out inaccuracies in the testimony of Rear Admiral Capps, chief construc- tor, and some other officers who have been before the committee.
 Chairman Hale cautioned the witness to follow the lines that had been laid down by the committee. Commander Key took up the subject of armor belts. He said that the belts should not be placed around a fictitious water line, but should be located with regard to the actual line when a vessel is equipped for action He criticised the speed tests of battleships and declared that the vessels run so light that the test is of no value in ascer- taining the actual speed of vessel when carrying full armament, crew and stores.
 Why should contractors be permittei I to bamboozle the country with these fic- titious speed tests?' asked Mir. Tillman.
 They should not. That is Just what have been trying to show" replied Con- mander Key He then presented Ger man criticism to the effect that the American and English tests are of no value, while the German tests are made in accordance with war conditions.
 Commander Key will continue his tes- timony before the committee tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Deadly Political Feud.

Amite, La, March 10--Democrauc state Senator-elect D. s. Kemp was tonight shot and killed by c. F. Hyde, polif'- cal and business leader in this community The men quarreled today over the recent democratic state primary election, Hyde chargine Kemp with untruthfulness Later Kemp, revolver in hand, met Hyde and slapped his face. The men then agreed to a duel which took place almost immediately. Hyde was not injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
HNTOMBED MINERS
 HAVE ALL PERlSHED

Birmingham, Eng, March 10-The long period of anxiety and suspense over the fate of the entombed miners at Ham, stead colliery came to a heartbreaking end late tonight when it was announced that despite the most heroic efforts there was no possibility of any of the men betng taken out alive.
 Fire broke out in the colliery last Wednesday evening, 26 miners belr- caught.
 Since then every available man has been engaged day and night in rescue work
 Late tonight one body was recovered and conditions were found to be such as to preclude the possibility of any of the men being brought to the surface alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
"Remember the Maine"

Washington, March 10.-A resolu- tion was passed by the House today calling on the Secretary of the Navy for all the letters and data regarding the cost and bearing upon removal oc the wreck of the battleship Maine and providing burial for the dead now lying in the hulk of that ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Mexican Official Dead.

Mexico City, March 10.-Secretary of State Joseph Agar died today. He was attacked with pleuro-pneumonia ten days a.. as one of the best known and most s.- jurists in the republic and had been in the department of state many years!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Murder Trial Ended.

Jackson. Ky, March 1O.-The fate of John Abner. charged with the murder of James Cockrill, was given to the jury at noon today. The jury was still out late tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

CONTINUED ON PAGE 1o.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

Xlnd 'v.Comnander NY CdIIeu'
 X.anlpkr, A. l.. Kew, formerly navfl aide ttuarl President, was the next witness. iichAd an experience similar to that Rr. .hmander Sims in that he was not IVd tted to follow his own inclination as
 fform of presenting his views. He s4ri by stating that he had duty to $ m not entirely agreeable, as his UIetny would not be approved at the Dom. lpartment. He said he expected to eleph' comparison that there were de- athN American ships as to the location
 Ie armor belt, the height of freq
 k, and the character of ammunition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-05
AMERICAN KINGS
Continued from page s

the Sultan of Turkey, the German Emperor
the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
and Emperor of India. is one that might
unbalance the most self contained of us all
1t is an opportunity that comes to few, and
that is not lightly to be despised. Neverthe-
less, in the estimation of Lieutenant Ripley,
to be an American better than to be a
King; and the commissioners politely
but firmly informed that they must go a-gun-
ming elsewhere.
After the close of the Spanish-American
War. Lieutenant Ripley was placed the
retired list of the navy. having had thirty-five
years of active service. Then he donned the
rough garb of the prospector, went to the
heart of the Rockies, and began to dig for
gold. His efforts were crowned with success,
and he became the founder of American City
in Gilpin County. Colorado. There he built
a royal castle such as no tropic monarch ever
dreamed of, ten thousand five hundred feet
above the level of the sea. Seven years ago
he married fair maid of Illinois, and carried
her, queen of his heart. to Columbine Castle
a replica in many respects of the famous cas-
ties on the Rhine and Danube that have been
celebrated in song and story for ages. This
palace in the wilderness is unique among
American homes of culture and refinement. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-05
The Wireless Message

The night had spared its pail between;
The waves sprang up to seize the cloud.
The storm let down its binding screen
And struck its thousand cymbals loud;
The ocean bounded toward its prey.
And bayed, as slipped the leash. through
fangs
That dripped with lusting to allay
Its ancient hunger's ceaseless pangs.
Unheedful of the hue and cry,
The ships throbbed through the angry night,
And where a distant ship sped by
Sent greetings on her lonely flight.
The leagues of waters sought to stay
The words, the storm to beat them back.
The lightning flash to say them nay
Yet hearts joined hands across the wrack
" iLlidui " dlldce Hhitelock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-05

is probably the only home in America that
has a timbered mine shaft leading down
from the basement to Natures most secret
treasure vaults.
the Jail of the municipality. in which it is
located directly beneath the ball room; and
it is certainly the only one presided over by
a man who rejected crown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings In All
The Leading Stocks.

New York, April 3.-Thc stock market
continued to be dominated by the intiu-
cnce of the Erie problem today. The
hour set for Che meeting of directors was
known to be late and there was not
much confidence from the outset That
any definite announcements would be
forthcoming regarding the decisions ar
rived at during the Stock Exchange S3s-
sion. Another postponemrnt was not I'M
expected and the disposition was empha-
sized to refrain from large operations
until the uncertainty ovcrhanSinE the
Erie situation is cleared up. An impress
triCt that Il contest of some sort be-
tween financial powers of the first mag.
ntude is involved in the settlement OF
the fate of the Erie The assumption
that the assertion of the Hartman in
fiuence in the property is an issue was
the cause of the Importance attached to
the movements in Union Pacific as pos
sible index to the course of events re-
tenton in favor Of Il receivcrShip for
Erie amongst the owners is generally as
SlEncd and the uncertain weakness o1 TIE
securities of the company is pointed to
WAS rising prospect was inferred tor
avoiding Il rcccivcrship for Erie. When
Union Pacific yielded an Erie settlement
was conside, ca doubtful. The heavy ton"
sentimental influence on the whole mar
ket. Another reduction in copper here
AMI in London lad its influence on tn"
estimates of the iron and steel situation.
Tie market received no benefit from tn"
forecasts of the bank statement which
Indicated q gain of some Sleocoooo in
cash for the week. The closing depres-
sion Of the stock market was due to the
further postronement without action Of
The Erie directors meeting. Bonds We're.
stea IT, but the market was narrow and
dull. Total sales. par value S2.Ht .cn.
United States bonds were unchanged on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
DATE OF VANDERBILT cup
RACE STILL UNDECIDED.

New York, April 3--Sclection of a
course for the automobile race for the
Vanderbilt cup to be run next fall was
not made Thursday by the racing
board of the American Automobile As
SoCiatioIi, although conditions for the
conduct of the race were decided
upon.
( The most important of the new rules
is one relating to the weight OF cars.
1t requires a minimum weight OF
1856 pounds and a maximum weight
of 26i4.S pounds. which will Qualify
all the foreign cars ROW being entered
for the big race abroad.
1t was decided that the race shall be
not less than go miles nor more than
800 miles, and that it must not be held
on Il horse or bicycle track. Entries
for the contest will close Sept. l. Az
nouncemcnt was made Thursday that
10 entries have already been iecciS cd
Frank &. Batty. president of the Sa-
vannah Automobile Club, was ap-
pointed q member Of the racing board
A resolution was adopted thanking
Gov. Hohc Smith and the Georgia.
military. police, trade ard civic au-
thcritias and the officers of the Sa-
vannah Automobile Club for their eff
forts in making the recent Savannah
race Il success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
RED SOx AND WHITE SCx
SWAP CONDOLENCES

indianapolis. April 3-For two hours
Thursday the members of the Red Sox
and White Sox teams had chance to
exchange condolences here, for the
Chicago team, after being prevented
by the rain and cold from playing once
during their three days stay. could a.
ford to sympathiZe with the Boston
men, who arrived to find that the day S
game. too, had been cancelled.
Rain and hail has been the 1ndianap-
oils schedule ever since last Saturday.
and the White Sox have been confined
to their hotel while they dwclt modify
upon the pleasant practice in sunny
California.
With the White Sox was Parent. who
looks to be in good shape, Pat Dough-
erty and other old favoritcs. Tho DON
ahue brothers had q meeting at lun-
cheon and for the first time in the
history of the American League three
brothers, all members of the big league
squads on the road. sat down together
at the table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
BOXING

Boston. April 3.-Jim Barry of Chi
cago learned late Thursday afternoon
that his bout with Jack Johnson,
originally scheduled for April 10 at
Milwaukee, had beer postponed to
Friday, April II. AS soon as he re-
ceved these tidings he accepted the
match with Sam Langford at the Ar
mory A. A. for next Tuesday. He
worked all day Thursday in this city
pounding the road and also boxing and
doing other work in the gymnasium.
carry made another date Thursday.
He agreed to meet Philadelphia Jack
OBrien or some other VyWeight
before Charley Harvey's National A.
G. of New York on April Il. The bout
with LanSford will be for l. rounds
and that With Johnson at Milwaukee
for 10 rounds and at New York eight
rounds.
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CUiLLETTE AND ELDREDGE
FIGHT A LIVELY DRAW

New Bedford, April 3.-The bout
scheduled between Billy Clinton and
George Ashley before the jefferson
Club Thursday night was postponed on
account of an injury to Ashley's hand.
In it's place Il 10-round bout between
Batting" f,ldrcdgc of this city and
kid" Ouillette of Fan River was put
on.
OuIl1ttc had all the advantage in tn:
first two rounds. scoring heavily with
both hands. During the rest of the
bout F,ldredge'S blocking and ducling
stood him in good stead, and in the
ninth and tenth ne SHOT several savage
let's to Ouillettc's face. Referee
Downey's decision of a draw was re-
ceivcd with approval.
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HERE'S A GOOD ONE.
Arthur Cote ard Matty Baldwin At
City Hall, Friday, April II.

The management Of the Augusta So
cial and Athletic Association announces
u star attraction for Friday evening,
April II. when Arthur Cote of Bidde-
ford and Matty Baldwin will meet at
City hall in Il siX-round bout which
should be one of the best attractions
that the club has yet offered
Baldwin is no stranger to Augusta
sports. having appeared in the city on
two former occasions. on the first of
which. juno 50. 1905 he went II rat
Ting rounds with Cote to Il draw. and
on the second. July II of the same
year, ho put Tommy Feltz out in the
l4th round.
The work put up by the Biddeford
boxer in the two bouts last month
showed him to be in fine form. and the
coming bout should be of the gilt
edged sort.
A good list Of minor bouts, five in
all, and included in which will be an
other meeting between George Gilbert.
the pride of Sand hill, and Albert
Lewis. the champion of the Antilles,
will add to the attractions of the even
ing, and the whole will combine to pro-
duce a symposium of pugilistic events
which should be seen by all who enjoy
the sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

Fifty minutes after the bout started
Hackenschimdt slapped Gotch to The
mat The latter bounded to his feet
and the pulling and hauling continued.
An old cut under Hackenschmidt's left
eye was opened and it bled profusely.
Both missed leg and body holds,
Gotch taking the offensive for the first
time One hour after the start moth
ing approaching a hold had been gain
cd by either man.
Fifteen minutes more of the tire
some work followed. Then Hacken-
schmidt suddenly attacked with fury,
but Gotch wrigged away and the
shoulder to- shoulder tactics began
again.
Gotch's defence puzzled Hacker
schmidt. After an hour and three
quarters of fruitleSS attempts to get a
hold he Strengthened up and looked sc
his opponent with disgust written on
every feature. "Come on. wrestle,'
said Gotch. The crowd cheered.
At 1915 Hackenschmdt asked the
referee to call it a draw, but Smith
told the wrestIers to keep on. They
wrestled all over the ring then went
down. Gotch on top. Hackenschmidt
Slipped from a toe hold.
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western S.3JNS.45.
Chicago Produce Market.

ChlcaSo, April J.
An official forecast of rain for Kansas,
Nebraska and Missouri caused weakness
today in the local wheat market, the
May delivery closing at a net loss of &c.
Corn and oats We're each unchanged.
Provisions We're 1oM121a to &c. lower.
The leading futures closed rs follows:
WHEAT-May 92&4: July ssh: Sept. SSla.
CORN-May 66ls: July 537s@64; Sept. g.
U-ATS-May old 545s; May new 52'5; July
MISS PoKk~M;y 1925; July 1852;
Sept. 13.gll2
SHORT RIBS-May 10; July 40; Seut.
90.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
WHF.AT-No: ? spring lo4@1oe; No. 81
cilC.: No ? red 92ss093lA.
CORN-No. 6o@1@; No. yellow G524
oATs-No. . 527ss; No. white 5l@54.
RYE,--No. 1914.
MALTING-75fiI
FLAN SEEDING. | northwestern 11S7=4.
TIMOTHY-4.G0M4.6 5.
CT.OEFR-23.G1.
SHORT REDISTRIBUTION
MESS PORK-14.G0G14.12lh
J,A.3T-S 111A.
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BASEBALL

Cincinnati, April 3.-The National
Baseball Commission has declared
Player Dessau, formerly of the Boston
National League club, free agent on
his appeal to be SO declared. The
player stated to the commission that
up to March no contract had been
submitted to him by any club. The
Boston National club purchased his
release from the Stubenville club OF
the p. o. NJ. League last fall and Feb.
% Pres. Dewey wrote to him stating
that he had been Internationally re-
leased back to the Steubenviile club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
BASEBALL NOTES.

Charley Comiskcy says that tho
White Sox cleared $1,000 on their trip
to the coast this spring. The Son
picked up $4,000 in one day with the two
teams playing.
Edward Reilly. the young secretary
of the Boston Americans, left for In
dianapolis Thursday. He will act as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. April 8.
tI.Dt R-CnctanScd; spring patents
J.50M5.S0.
COEN-Unchanged; No. 3 yellow 74d
74h
OATS Unchangcd No, . clipped white
60.
HAy-pun: choice co50Gt22.Go.
MILL. FEED-StCadN.
SPRING; Ri;AN-2175Gl2S p.
MINED FTI,D-">. 1aM 5000
PORk-Quiet; medium 1S,25M1S.75
LARi)-'puiut 16iI.
BI.t,t' Firm; whole cattle 9MM10A
LANPS- !'iru: spring liGI Is.
NEA..S- Firm; 1il5ml1Ia.
C,IFFSE-S steady: YORK state 15nlS.
EGGS-Steady: choice o1M21; western II
ais.
APP .FS-Firmer, No. 1 Baldwins 1.750
100.
POTATOES-Fi Maine white Som
S.
sranulateG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-04

At a meeting of the Weavers Union
held Friday night at New Bedford, the
report of the delegates to the confer
ence with the manufacturers was made
and accepted without comment, the
meeting not even taking vote to ac-
cept the cut in wages. This is the last
union to act on the wage reduction
question, and it will undoubtedly fol-
low in line with the other unions in
accepting the reduction peacefully
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IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

business manager for ICY" Young's
second team, which will tour Indiana
next week.
Sec. j. c. Morse of the New England
League has given out the following as
his umpire staff for this season: M. j.
Stockdale of New York, Ed. J. Murphy
of Natick, Mike OBrien Of New York
Francis Connolly of Natick, Joe
O'B"ien of Albany.
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Nelson Gets Decision.

Lawrence. April 3.-Dick Nelson of
New York got the decision over Youns
kenney of this city in a lively 10
round go in the quarters of the Unity
Cycle Club tonight. kenney gave
evidence at times of his old form, and
occasionally had the New Yorker at
sea by his battering tactics: but his
blows seemed to lack force, and at the
infighting it was all Nelson.
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New York Cotton Market.

New York. April 3.
Spot closed quiet 10 points higher Mid
ding uplands 1850; do. gulf 1915. Sales
200 bales.
Galveston steady. 10Y; Charleston firm.
10: Memphis steady. 1913 New Orleans
very steady. 10'z: Savannah steady. 1913
Net receipts for seven DAYS l01..5..
Exports to Great Eritrin an,s'S: to
France 9hOS; to the continent 4al1S: to
Japan 4522
Stock 57S 500
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Billy Barrett went six rounds to a
draw at the Olympic A. c. Thursday
night. 1t was lively fight all the way
through and Wagner really got the
upper hand in the early part, but Bar
rett always came back and returned
the punishment.