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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Fowler Will Discuss Currency.

Lynchburg, Va, June 13.-Charles H. Fowler of New York, chairman of the banking and currency committee of the House of Representatives, has accepted an invitation to deliver m address at Hot Springs, Va, before the Virginia State Bankers assocla- ton on Thursday, June IS. It is un- cerstood that he will discuss the cur lency legislation enacted and proposed at the last session of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Depot Goes On Old Site.

Jackson, Miss, June 13-(Special) Attorney General Fletcher is spending a day or two at his old home in Ponto- toe, and it is supposed he is there con- sulting and arranging with the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad company as to the order of the su- rene court of the United States in regard to the location of the depot on the site of the old depot, and where the railroad commission ordered 1t placed some years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

the number of the Roosevelt supporters as follows:
 Atlantic states, 66; central states. S2; southwestern states 7S; far western states, 15
 That MT. Rooseve1t's name will be presented to the convention" declared Mir Aldrich, who is a contesting delegate ap- pealing to the credentials committee. 'is TOW certainty. There is panicky feeling among delegates from all parts of the country, growing out of the indig- nation aroused by the desperate move of the Taft men in packing the national con- mittee with proxies. The impression is growing that the nomination of Taft means defeat" w. 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Rookmakers Are Arrested.

Denver, June 13.-Every bookmaker was arrested at Overland park this afternoon, the opening day of the rac- ing season in this city, as a result of the governors crusade against gam bling. Bond was ready in each case, and as soon as released the book makers resumed business without fur ther interference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

him the race was on between Beckhala and Yerkes, and I heard every one of them say to Powers: .Yerkes has got to pardon you. Do you think that we would vote for him or work for him in any way if we knew that he would not pardon you?' l think that Wilson has had the same understanding with the republican members of the legislature.
 Youtsey Was Willing.
 Youtsey was then asked point blank if he fired the shot that killed Goebel, and he replied NO, but at the time l would have done it if the other man had not been there to do it. To tell you the truth, l don't believe that there was hardly man in the place that would have not done it. for they felt like they would be protected by the mountain army and troops, and we were all worked up to such pitch that any of us would have un- dertaken the job.
 .As far as Powers guilt is concernel ! will tell you that he and Taylor were among those who planned the murder Of Goebel and Governor Willson has made mistake in not letting Powers go to the 1.enitentiary and suffer like the rest of us It makes me tired, to hear people say that Powers did not know anything sbout it when he and l talked about how The killing was to be done on the Mon- day before it took place, and l told hir then that he had better leave the city to avoid suspicion"
 Youtsey said that he was to have been Governor Taylor's secretary for the part Le took in the killing.
 In pardonng Powers Governor Willson says that he Is convinced that Youtsey IS the man who fired the shot that killed Goebel. Youtsey is in she penitentiary for life and the question now arises, wno will get the reward for the arrest of the murderer of Goebel?
 Youtsey's only hope for liberty is get tlng a parole and petition that will eventually be presented to the board ot prison commissioners for that purpose, has been started in this city.
 The pardons did not come as sus- Lrise The only comment here is that Ii looks like Governor Wilson played C slick game of politics in pardonng the men just at this time, immediately after ihe state democratic convention was held, and on the eve of the national repub- lican convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
been engaged in writing for the past two

been engaged in writing for the past two months down in Virginia beach.
 Ellis Is here and has the sacred platform locked up in the big safe of the Audi torium annex Some of the favored statesmen of the party have seen certain of the blanks
 Few will talk about the anti-injuuction rlan. .Gompers and several able lieuten- ants are here to force the issue.
 The National Manufacturers associa- ton is ably represented to squelch the plank The answer is not yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
kiIIs chiIdren and Himself.

Peabody, Kan, June 13.-Frank Good, aged 27, cut the throats of his three children and his own throat with a common pocl,etknife. on his fathers farm. seven miles north of this place, last night. All are dead. The death of his wife, which occurred last week, is said to have preyed upon Goods mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Black Members of Party Are Ditched As No Longer of
 Political Use
CHICAGO IS MAILING
 FOR DOWNFALL OF NEGRO
Foraker and Other Opponents of Taft Have Taken Up Black Mans Cause But This Will Avail Noth-
 ing In the Campaign.

Chicago. June 1S.-CSpecial) 1.-The re. negro. The action of the national com- mittee proves that he is to be regarded socially as an asset which may be ad- ded without bringing into doubt the ques- tion of his political likes and dislil5es The managers of the Roosevelt party have in effect sent notice that they il- tend to try getting along without sha scolored brethren" While the negro IS not excluded from the convention, tlle regro politician is practically ignored. The black brother is welcome to go along with the party organization, casting his ote as usual at the polls, but he must take a back seat and keep quiet n the party council
 It is apparently but the beginning of new dispensatlon in republican p3lit,cs. The administration forces appear not to be alarmed at the loud clamor anu threat of revolt that comes from the hlack belt of the party organization. It IS caleu- lated that the negro has no place % go in politics if he leaves the home of his poli- teal birth, and will, therefore, have 10 take the place assigned him at the Kitchen table and be thankful for what comfort is given him. If he is willing to come along and be a good nigger'' ne will receive toleraton or popular kindness. but the high-hattel arrogance of the black Loss is rapidly being reegated among what once was characteristic of republic an conventions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Negro Killed By Officer.

Atlanta June 13.-Late this after noon Frank Dickson, negro barber, was shot and killed by Bailiff Hitchins at the door of the negros shop at Piedmont avenue and Harris street. It is alleged that the bailiff fired after demanding that the negro pay d debt of 75 cents. Hitchins was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
CLAYTON ALMOST SURE
 TO BE NAMED CHAIRMAN

Supporters of Governor John A. John son will insist on the nomination of some one for temporary chairman who is not an avowed Bryan man.
 Two men are prominently mentioned for the chairmanship. They are Theo- dore Bell of California and Congress- man Henry D. Clayton of Eufaula, Ala. MT. Bell was a candidate for governor of California two years ago and was beaten by less than 1000 votes He later came out for Bryan.
 Representative Clayton Is the caucus oh a irman of the democratic members of the House. It is expected that he will be selected w. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

of Buffalo, R.' M. Jonh hStoh VI ilo"S' Tex. John T. McGraw of Grafton, W. Va. John E. Osborne of Rawlings Wyo.. and Clark Howell of Atlanta.
 ...............s.s. ..s.s.ssssssssssssssssssssss +o secure their pardon. She shook hands warmly with Howard and eX. nressed her best wishes for his future.
 Howard and the party accompanylhg him then went to a clothing store where he was fitted out With suit of blue serge and when he emerged he did not, look like the same man who had been for two years behind priso ! walls.
 From the clothing store the party proceeded to the depot. where they took the train for Louisville. At the depot members of the administratlo swarmed about him like a lot of bees. shaking hands. Whlte accolhpahiea him to Louisville.
 Governor Wilson was asked what he intended to do about tue indict- nents pending against William $. Tay- Tor. Charles Finley and others. He -e- piled that those cases had not been submitted to him and that he could not act on them until applications had been made.
 Keynote of Affair.
 What is tue feeling poysY' asked the governor when he was approached by the newspaper men and asked about the Fay Tor and Finley cases. When told that some were glad and some were mad he said he thought that was the way It would be. But" said he Il thought was doing what was right and my duty, or | would not have done it.
 The only person now in prison who was indicted for the murder of Goebel is Henry loutsey. Shortly after the pardons were granted Youtsey was seen at the prison and asked what he thought Well, sald Youtsey, there are lots of men in this place that should have been turned out before those men, but 1 am glad to see anybody get out of the penitenuary 1T Governor Wilson has pardoned PowerS and Howard because he thinks they are Innocent men, then l tell you he has made the mistake of his life, for Jim Howard is the man who fired the shot that killed Goebel, and Powers is one or the men who helped plan It.
 T believe that Wilson has been com pelled to pardon these men by the repub- lican members of the legislature through their threats that they would not sup mort his bills and measures unless he did pardon them. When Powers and l were in fail at Louisville and the republican members of the legislature came to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Take seaboard for Atlanta 4:15 p. m. and $40 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14

Chicago, June 13.-(Special. )-The roundup of democratic leaders to make final arrangements for the democratic convention at Denver, July ', will be made Tuesday next. Temporary ofh- cers for the convention will be agreed on and the fight over contesting dele- cations will be discussed.
 Those who will take part are trey Woodson, Roger c. Sullivan, James c. Dahlman of Omaha, Norman c. Mack of Buffalo. R. M Johnston of Houston. Tex. John T. McGraw of Grafton, w. Va. John F. Osborne of Rawlings Wyo.. and Clark Howell of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Negro In the Ditch.


 The present repubiSan party sees in the attitude of the deinocfats towards the negro an opportunity to declare for itself an Independence which would be impos- sible if the black man could find wel- come to a position in the opposing party which 1t is now designed to deprive hin of by the party in which he was cradled. Notwithstanding the Booker Washington incident and the contradiction which it seems to employ, MT. Roosevelt has goro long way towards curtailng the negro in politics for the future. Conditions. per- haps not calculated upon In the beginning. have opened the way to and almost made necessary the policy which lands the negro outside the breastworks of the re- publican party except as a servitor.
 The negro was appropriated by the opposition to Roosevelt and the admin istration had to either practically elim- mate him or else to surrender the or ganization in the south to the enemy. Skillfully and determinedly the admin istration agents set to work to effect an organization in the south wlbicn could dispense with the negro exoepf where he should come into camp with a Willingness to keep his place and do as told to do. Here and there a black man Is taken in to give color to the denial that there exists any prejudice against his race. but he gets what nc gets by sufferance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Foraker's Mistake.

It is very commonly predicted that Taft cannot get the electoral vote or Ohio after exciting the resentment of the followers of both the senators )e that state, and 1t Is known that the two senators feel that there is proba- bility of the democrats carrying the state. But thing apparently not taken into account by any but the Taft peo- pie is that Foraker seems to have suf- fered a serious loss of popularity on account of the extremes to which he has gone in the Brownsville affair
 The senator appears to have gone on the assumption that the negro vote. because 1t is large in Ohio. was the only thing to be considered and the prediction upon the assumption that the negro votes cast against Taft viii count as a net loss. It appears. how ever, that the senator is subjected .c severe criticism by thus magnifying the negro and that resentment of his course on the part of considerable element of white voters has brought to Taft q support which he could nor have counted upon. w. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Revolt of the Negro.

A deep sounding wall is raised in Chicago in behalf of the African voter and the threat is made that 90 per cent of the negroes will refuse to vote the republican ticket this year. Racial in- dignation is perhaps strong enough to render probable a very heavy loss of votes on this score, but the calcula- tion of the administration leaders IS that a resultant gain of white votes will more than compensate for the alienation of negroes.
 The situation represented as existing in Ohio. if not misiudged seems in .. measure to justify the administrations calculations. It has been regarded as extremely foolhardy on the part of the Taft people to so ruthlessly fight Foraker. giving no quarter, while this might have been necessary in order to get control of the delegation and to make MT. Taft the presidential can didate. The election coming after the nomination is always thing to he considered and the Foraker element has long been strong and not free from vindictiveness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-14
Cannon Men Envious.

Cannon Mcn EnviouS.
 The Cannon men were somewhat en- yious of these two-feet letters, and to- night "Joe Cannon" is blazing forth from .t.e front Of the Auditorium in letters ten feet high. The Cannon headquae- .ers present a picture of genuine con- vention enthusiasm tonight, as the doors nave been thrown open for the formal reception of the public, the music of q brass band and a patriotic glee club echoes through the corridors, orators arc
 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
News Of the Day.

The big rail mills Of the Maryland
steel Company at Spsrrows Point will
have to close down again, unless further
orders for steel rails are received.
Oliver Heard Perry, grandson OF
Commodore Perry, hero OF the battle OF
Lske Erie, died 10 Jersey City, yester-
day, of apoplexy.
Night riders have commanded E. :.
Cooper, a Louisiana cotton planter, to
organic, bsnd to prevent the ginning
of any more cotton until the price ad-
vances.
Elias Hatfield, head of one branch Of
the family of that name in the noted
Hetfeld- Mccoy feud, is at deaths door
in Ltg4n county, W. Va. Hatfield
suffered stroke of paralysis the other
day, from which he never rallied.
Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman, who was
seriously injured in the collision between
the milk train and a material train on
the W. A. & ". V. Railway recently,
is still at the Bliss farm in Fairfax coun-
ty, her condition being such that she
cannot be removed to her home.
Mr.. Brooke Ohsmblin, one OF the
most prominent farmers, who lives neOr
BluemoDt, died yesterday, aged 5S years:
Mr.. Ohambhn was kicked on the head
by colt July 80 and had apparently re-
covered. Two veekg ago he was pa'-
italy parslyzed, He leaves a widow,
who was Miss Annie Ross, one son and
FIVE daughters.
Speeding in Thirteenth street north
west, Washington, at rate far In ex-
cess of the limit, large touring car,
with four passengers, all men, collided
With a tree at the foot Of the steep In
cline st Thirteenth street and Florida
avenue, northwest, about 10 O'Clock last
night. The car overturned, throwing
ali of its occupants to the ground. An
explosion followed and destroyed the
car, which hsd already caught 6re. The
men escspsd serious injury.
The Queensboro bridge, scross the
Esst river, in New York, which was
originally planned to carry six railroad
tracks, but for which the plans were
changed 10 provide for eight, will prob.
ably have only six. Messrs. Boiler and
Hodge and Prof W. Fl. BUR-, of Co.
lumbia, named to examine into reports
of weakness of the structure, 1t is said,
have found the bridge not strong enough
10 bear the traffic OF eight railway
trsckp. The bridge has cost more than
SI0 600 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
AUCTION SALE.
r F. Knox. Auotioneer.

A UCTION SALE OF A HOUSE AMI
- ] OF ON THE EAST SIDE OF HENRY
STREET, IN THE CITY OF ALEX
ANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pur.uant to the terms Of deed of trust
bearing date on July g. 1898. and duly re-
corded among the land records Of the city Of
Alexandria, Virginia, in deed book No. Al
page 433, given by Mslinds HughsOn 10 John
L. wilkins, 1hOmss j. Fanr on and Anthony
w. Armstrong, the then trustees Of the Mer.
camille Railway Building and Loan Associa-
ton Of Alexandra, Virginia, TO secure the
payment of a sum Of money therein set forth.
default having been made in the payment of
said sum and at the request Of the said asso.
citation, by order Of its board Of directors,
the undersigned, the present trustees OF The
sal association, will offer for sale at public
auction, in froat Of the Royal street entrance
to the Market building, in this city, at u
o'clock noon on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Z, 1903,
all that lot Of ground with the improvements
thereon on the east side Of Henry street, near
its intersection with the north side Of Came
ron street. in said city Of A exsndris. Yir
giuia, and fronting on Henry street eleven
Nl) feet and raining back ssst with the
width Of the front and parallel with Cameron
STREET fifty (50) feet, more or less, with 6
right Of way over an alley two d one-l alf
t2.) feet wide, in common with a lot sdj,in-
log on the south, and Being the same pro. erty
which was convey ed to Malin1a Hughsjn by
deed date June Is, 1898, and reeo ed in
deed book No 81, page l7s Of the Alexandris
city land records.
Terms of sale: Cash; conveysneing at the
cost Of the purchaser.
THOMAS ] FANNON, T,u.tees
]. K, N. NORTON, ~
oct Z I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
REV. DIR. MANN DECLINES.

Rev. DR.. Alexande; Mann. rector Of
Trinity Church, Boston, hiss declined the
bishopric Of Washington.
Rev. 1r. R. q. McKim, president Of
the diocesan convention which elected
the Boston minister bishop Of Washing
ton, received q letter from DR. Mann
yesterday afternoon in which DR.. Mann
announces his declination Of the Office
and gives bis reason for so doing. He
says he has been in Boston only 8
short lime and thst he feels that bis
work there is still uufi ished.
DR.. Mann's declination is the third
received by the diocese since the death
of Bishop Saltsrlee. The convention
met 10 May aud elected the Right Rev.
Charles H. Brent, bishop Of the Philip
piuss. But he declined. The conven.
ton wss reconvened on June II and
Bishop Br.n wss reelected, only to
again decline. Tho convention will
probsbly be resssemtled in q few weeks,
snd for the fourth time the delegates
will ballot for bishop of Washington.
Officers of the recent Episcopal dioce-
san convention, which elected Rev. DR..
Mann TO thsi Office. cf5rtd an annual
salary Of IS, 600, tie Episcopal residence
In Massschusst s sveuue, and 81, 600
for a secretary sDd clerk. This remuu-
Grafton is So 900 m re than the late
Bishop Ssttrlse received. This salary
IL lager than ths, paid by any diocese
10 toe U it d st ties, With the possible
exception OF the diocese Of New YoIk,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Elite Pittlre Co. will give its
usual satuidiy night big shoW-oue
hour of moving PICTURES. Ever thiag
new. The show his been drawing big
houses owing to the clsss of pictures that
they continue to present nightly. Tneir
pictures are the largest shown 10 toe
civ. clesr and distinct. Their prices
remsin five cents to all. See their ac-
er.issment fer today for tonigh9s show
which stats st 7'SO.
At the Altxsndris Amusement CPS.
tonight q beautiful hand colored flm en-
titled "Don Juan" will be presented !;
also a great comedy entitled 81 can't
keep cool" and another good film en-
titled "Uucle's Testament" These are
good pictures and should be seen by
everyone.
Monday night at the Opera House
the Musical 5hsrplies will give rare
trest to the patrons Of that house. They
are playing to large houses this week 10
Richmond and will STRIVE here Monday
morning. There will be big show to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
Suicide of Police Justice.

Newark, N. j., Oct. l7.-Police
Judge David 7. Howell attemplet
suicide this morning 10 Branch Brook
Park by shooting. He has been re-
moved to q hospital. BE will probsbl,
die The shooting Is the sequel to
mud. slinging political campaign here
Howell is democrat. A few days age
Howell was accused in public speech
by Deputy Sheriff Mason. Mason re-
called the fact OF Howell being former
preacher and a divorced man. Mason
was a leader In the recent movement
started by Sheriff sommer. In The
midst If the Sommer compaign Police
Chief Adams committed suicide BY
shoot ny In Branch Brook Psrk follow
ing police revelations. A note left b!
Judge Howell said he could not stand
the campaign criticism. lie shot him
self twice in the head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
Virginia News.

Henry V. Anderson, member Oh the
local bsr, has been selected to Introduce
Judge william Howard Taft when he
appears in Richmond tonight.
Senator Ohauucey NJ. Depew, OF New
York, will make fou2.days' campaign
ing tour in Virginia, beginning October
26.
Henry Glaize, one Of the best'known
farmers of Frederick county, fell dead
Yesterday at the home Of bis stepnother,
Mira Mrs. ]. Glsizo, 10 Winchester.
Miss May Gibson, daughter OF DIR.
Edwin Carter Gibson, of Hickory Grove,
lower Loudoun county, and George I.
Hutchinson. of Washington, we're mar
ried Yesterday at Aldie, in the Presby-
terian Church.
Mrs. G. NJ. Psttle, wife Of Deputy
Sheriff .. NJ. Pa tie, and her sister, MIS-
Fred Etnst, of Washington, were thrown
violently from a buggy while returning
to Wsrrenton yesterday afternoon, both
sustaining injuries.
At OhicsgO last night democratic
headquarters gave oul a list OF COL trlbu,
tons ID the presidential campaign iun1
received on October ID, which amount
to 1924 Virgiuis is reported III
this | st. Mr. ]. S. Barbour having con-
tributed 500.
John II. Averill. it,, son OF the late
John Il. Averill, whole tragic death
occurred at Low Moor, last Monday
night, was arrested at that place yes
terday afternoon, chsrged with the mnr'
der Of his father. 1t is said that on the
night of his death the fSther had re-
ouested members of the family not tt
make any noise, as 1t disturbed him.
Thera was company present at the time
Words follow el; the son left the house.
followed by the father, and few MILO
utes later, II is said, the rePcrs OF s
pistol was heard Officers who made at
investigation declare they have sufficien
evidence 10 convict the son, who Is nor
| in Jail at CoViDgtou.