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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Personal and General.

Ex-Governor Lowery of Jackson, Miss, accompanied by Mrs. William Henery, will arrive in this city this evening and while here will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. W. D. Taylor. Governor Lowery will spend tomorrow in Bessemer and on Tues day he will go over to Birmingham and put up at the Florence Hotel, where he will be glad to meet and shake hands With all of his old comrades. He will be there Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, returning to Bessemer on Thursday even ing.
 John Jacobs of Hatfield, Ark, arrived In the city this evening, and is the guest of MT. r. E. Jacobs at Jonesboro
 B. F. Crook of Forrest, Miss, IS the guest of his brother, Capt. H. w. Crook, on Fourth avenue.
 Alderman Percy Benton has returned from trip to Detroit, Mich. Alderman Benton went along with Chief T. B. Wal lace to attend the chiefs convention. MT. Benton reports having had a thoroughly enjoyable time and says the visitors were treated royalty. Chief Wallace is expected to return tomorrow.
 Miss Stella Sanguinetta of Montgomery will arrive Tn the city on Tuesday to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. N Freeman.
 Miss Lallah Ferguson entertained a number of friends delightfully."- on Friday evening at "F Forty-two."
 MT and Mrs. z. H. Lassister of Marvel arrived in the city this evening for a weeks stay.
 Mrs. Mary Freeland of Vicksburg Miss is the guest of MT. and Mrs. R. L. Cook.
 Miss Sudie Crook left last evening for Centerville to be present at the marriag ge of Miss May Gardner.
 Mrs. Ormond of Forrest Miss. is the guest of Capt. H. W. Crook on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
TO VISIT THE POPE.
Bishop Allen Is Going to Rome Befor,
 End of Year.

At the masses in the Catholic churches yesterday a circular letter from the Rt Rev. D. P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, was read, in which it was announced that a collection for the Holy Father would be taken up in all the churches of the dio- cese next Sunday, June 16. This collec- tion is called Peters pence. In referring to last years collection the bishop said that in response to his earnest appeal the offering amounts to $701.92-the largest sum ever contributed for this diocese for the Pope
 As Plus X will solemnly celebrate his golden sacerdotal jubilee in November next, the bishop urges an especially liberal offering for this occasion. The bishop concluded his letter by stating that he would pay his ad limina visit to the Pope before the close of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
 AT JACKSONVILLE
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL CLOSES MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN ITS ACKNOWLEDGMENT CoMER DELIVERS ADDRESS.

Jacksonville, June 7.-(Special )-The twenty-fifth annual session of the State Normal school came to a brilliant close Thursday, when diplomas were awarded to 22 graduates after an inspiring ad- dress by Gov. B. B. Conner. The diplomas were delivered by President c. w. Dau- gette, who prefaced his remarks by stat ing that this had been the most success full year of the schools history He showed an enrolment of 605. Of these id3 were teachers in the four college classes and POP in the training school. Fifty-two counties of the state were represented, Calhoun leading with 76; Jefferson fur nished r. Walker 16, Cherokee 16, Talia- dega 1S, St. Clair A. Coosa IS, Cleburne cent in enrolment in eight years, and an increase in faculty from to 16
 In delivering the diplomas President Daugette charged the members of the class to continue the work so well be- gun in this school; to plant their feet in the path of virtue rectitude, honesty, truth and honor, and to go forward to tIe SOdl Ol tntlI dinDitloir to ict hoth- ing cause them to swerve. He called on them to go out into the state and carry light where there is darkness, to redeem the waste places, and to let their motto be service to humanity.
 The following received diplomas: B. l.. Balch, Madison; Lillian Barksdale Lime stone: w. R. Copeland, Marshall; w. T. Evins. Marshall; J. F. Glazner, DeKalb; Cora Hollngsworth, Calhoun; Annie Vir- ginia Harris, Lee; Hortense Harris, Lee; D. H. Hammer. Winston; J. l.. Johnson, Coosa; H. H. King, Coosa; Winnie Mill ligan, Calhoun; J. D. Morris, Coosa W. A. McGuff, Fayette; F. M Meadows, Coosa; F. S. Price. Tuscaloosa; Mamie Passmore, Houston; Sarah Ryan, De- Kalb; G. H. Thompson. Cleburne: Cor don Morley, Madison; Lucky Yates, Ei- more
 All of the members of the board were present except once The entire faculty were reelected, and provision made for q department of ancient and modern lam guages, also for one of athletics, read ing and oratory, and a year was added to the course of study leading to an ad- vanced professional diploma.
 Steps have been taken by the City Council for the erection of suitable building for the school, which was tenn porarily abandoned because of the money stringency preventing the sale of bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
'"HELLO BILL J. |S SLOGAN FOR TODAY Alabama EIks VIII Begin Ses-
 sions Here BUSINESS COMES FIRST Whole Crowd Will Go To East Lake Tonight and Big Parade Will
 Be Held Tomorrow
 Morning.
Hello. Rillfn

Hello, Billr'
 This hearty greeting will be heard on all sides today and tomorrow, for these two days will witness the annual conven- tion of the Alabama association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Several hundred of the antlercd fellows are expected to be in attend ance on this convention, while a great number of them will be accompanied by their does, fauns and other members of their families.
 The programme has been arranged so that business will be attended to first and the pleasure of the meeting follows afterward. At 10 o'clock the business session will begin in the home of local Lodge No. 79, corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street, north. Alderman B. H. Cooper will welcome them in behalf of the city, while Capt Frank P. O'Brien will make an address of welcome in be- half of the local organization. John E. Shelby president of the state associa- tion will respond to the speeches of vel come.
 During this business session the wives and other feminine members of the dele gates families will be taken on an auto- mobile tour, being the guests of the Bir- mingham ladies. This trip will begin at Il o'clock this morning. The business session will continue until all business is disposed of, and at o'clock luncheon will be served in the home, the ladies being present.
 At o'clock special cars will be boarded and the entire delegation will remove to East Lake, where special programme has been arranged by Manager Philemon in honor of the Elks. feature of the evenings entertainment will be the repro- ducton of the fight between the Monitor and the Virginia, and the destruction of the Congress. This battle is said to oe exceedingly realistic. The ironclads have already been floated into Lake Como and were the exposure of all eyes visiting East Lake yesterday.
 Tuesday, however, will witness day of real enjoyment. At 9:30 o'clock all of the Ell<s will form a procession at the home and parade around the town, break ing ranks at the postoffice, where special cars will be boarded for Germania park, where a day of general enjoyment will follow.
 Over 800 Elks attended the state con- vention held in Decatur last year, and this number is expected to be increased by several hundred this year, the holding of the Confederate reunion here this week with the railroad rates 1 cent per mile ] adding a strong inducement. l The election of officers for the en- i suing year will be the most important feature of today's session, although Q number of very interesting things are to 1 be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Special Attention Called
 I0 Notable Decorations

pictures that have been used, make a very pretty appearance.
 H. J. Porter X Co. have placed stream- CTS of bunting all over the front of their building Their store is very beautiful in its decorations.
 The building occupied by the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company is covered by long streamers and draperies of red, white and blue bunting. Mingled with these are beautiful United States and Confederate flags.
 The store of Feeder X Berk is very beau- ,tifully adorned. The front is draped with bunting of the Confederate colors, and in addition to this several long red, white and blue pennants are hung from the cornice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
MANY ARE DYING.
Consul T. p. Moffatt Flees From
 Laguaira.

New York June Many deaths have resulted from the plague in Laguaira. Venezuela. according to Thomas P. Moi fatt, American consul at Laguaira. who reached here today on the stamer Segur- anica from Santiago after an eventful experience in leaving the plague-strcken city.
 Laguaira was kept in absolute quaran- tine and the United States government had to send the gunboat Paducah there to take MT. Moffatt away. On his arrival here today MT. Moffatt said:
 Everything at Laguaira is at stand still on account of the plague and the city is in strict quarantine. Before I left many persons had succumbed to the scourge. There is little doubt that the disease is plague"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
10 SeIect American Team
 For Olympic Games Today

be for the rihemen, who will meet at Camp Perry, O., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and shoot for places on the rifle team which will sail June % on the steamer St. Louis Besides marks men in the United States service, men from the national guard of New York, New Jersey. Alabama. Montana, Dela- ware, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachu- setts, Ohio, Maryland and other states will try to make the team.
 The athletic feature of the week will be the games of the New York Athletic club at Travers Island next Saturday. The best athletes in the country will compete.
 The golf fixtures for the week include the eastern women's association cham pionshps to be held over the links of the Oakley Country club, Oakley, Mass, be- ginning Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
A full supply of horses and mules now on sale at the Ter minal Stock Yards, Second Avenue and 27th St. Haynes Donahoo Horse & Mule Go.
Grand Fireworks Display.

Grand Fireworks Display.
 Alabama State Fair Grounds.
 Pains Celebrated Fireworks Company will give two mag nificent displays of fireworks Tuesday, June g, and Thurs day, June il, 8:30 p. m. Gen eral admission, 25 cents. Re- served seats, 30 cents. Tickets on sale Florence Hotel Cigar Stand. All ex- Confederate sol diers admitted free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

New York, June 7.-Of greater interest to the athletes this week than any other event will be the meeting tomorrow in New York of the American committee of the Olympic games for the purpose of selecting a team to carry the stars and stripes against the world in the great meet in London next month.
 The committee will assemble at the Hotel Astor tomorrow afternoon and commence the work of picking out the best performers from the great bulk of names before it, for it is absolutely neces- sary that the personnel of the team shall be cabled to Lord Desborough, the chair man of the Olympic games at London, by Friday morning, when the entries close
 The final try-outs in this country will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

All members of Camp liar dee and other Confederate Veterans are requested to meet at the Commercial Club rooms on 21st Street this afternoon at 1 o'clock for the purpose of marching in a body to the Terminal station and meet Acting Commander in Chief w. l.. Cabell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Reunion chorus RehearsaI.

There was a largely attended rehearsal of the reunion chorus, with band accom- paniment, under the direction of Philip Memoli, at the Hippodrome yesterday aft ernoon. There will be final rehearsal tonight at the Hippodrome, and the di- rector urges a full turnout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Kills Wife and Himself.

San Francisco. June 7.-George Scott. drug clerk, today shot and instantly killed his wife, Blanche, and then committed suicide. The tragedy occurred on the side- walk of Go den Gate avenue and Webster street. They had been married only short time, but it is said they had fre- quently cuarreled on account of Scott's jealousy. Several days ago Mrs. Scott left her husband. and today he lay in wait for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

good one. This is the first run made by this furnace in many months and the sight of the fires was good to Bessemer citizens.
 Camp Stonewall Jackson No. 430, Sons of Veterans, held an important meeting at the Rebie hall this afternoon. The meeting was largely attended and great deal of interest was manifested. The meet ing was called for the purpose of perfect ing arrangements for the trip which is to be made to Birmingham on next Thurs day. A special car will be procured and Tn addition to the number of Sons of Veterans and their friends, who will go from here the members of Camp McAdory have been extended an invitation.
 It has not been definitely arranged as yet just what time the car will leave Bessemer, but it will leave so every one who wishes will be given chance to join in the parade.
 The coming reunion has attracted a wide amount of attention in and around Bessemer and the people generally are looking forward with eager interest to the opening day.
 Commander R. l.. Cook has called a special meeting of the Sons to be held at the city hall tomorrow evening at s o'clock, which time final arrangements for attending the reunion will be made. At this meeting tickets for the different entertainments will be issued.
 A great many visitors are expected in Bessemer during the next week and all ready there are several on hand who vii. spend part of the time with friends here and the other part in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
FIRST RUN MADE
 AT ROBERTSTOWN
ALL GLAD TO SEE THE FIRES ONCE MoRE-vETERANS AND SONS COMING TO BIRMINGHAM IN FORCE.

Bessemer, June .-(speciaD-Furnace No at Robertson made its first run this morning. The fires were lighted yes- terday evening, and the run today was d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Company K Meeting.

Birmingham Rifles, Company K, Third regiment, I N. G., will meet at their armory tomorrow night at 8 o'clock for practice drill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Misses Carol and Mary Gray of Atlanta are visiting the family of their uncle, MT. P. c. Ratliff at Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Mrs. M. Mcintyre of Nashville Tenn. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Louie Por- ter at the Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
PERSONAL

Miss Rosa Ehlbert of Greenville is vis- ting her sister, Mrs. J. Marx, 1929 South Tenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Mrs. s. P. West was called to Talladega yesterday afternoon by the serious illness
 of her mother, Mrs. E. A. Cowen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

MT. Marlus Ehlbert of Greenville, Conr- rany H, Twenty first Alabama, Is visiting his son. J. Ehlbert, and family, 52S Six teenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

good one. This is the first run made by this furnace in many months and the sight of the fires was good to Bessemer citizens.
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
IS VOTING
At FIRST PRIMARY
Governor Deneen Fights for
denomination Against
Richard Yates.

CHICAGO. Aug. S-The first direct
primary in the history of Illinois. is
being held today Chief interest cen
ters IN the struggle between GOV.
Charles r Deneen, and former Gov.
Richard Yates. for the Republican nom
inafion for governor. Both candidates
closed the campaigns in Chicago, speak
ing I'D TO midnight
Former Vice President Adali Steven
son seems the favorite in the race for
the Democratic nomination Cor COVER
nor, having the backing of William J.
Bryan. His opponents are J. Hamilton
Lewis, John Il. McGorty. and Douglass
Pattison.
The candidacy Of Albert J. Hopkins
for reelection as United States Sena-
tor has been strongly opposed by vii
liam E. Mason. former Senator, ard
Representative George E. Foss.
The principal local interest is centered
IN the hgbt by States Attorney John ].
HeaIey for denomination. Healey's rec
crd in the Billik murder case has been
made a political issue
Senator Shelby II. CuliOm will not be
allowed 20 vote. having failed 10 comply
with the registration requirements Of
the new primary law.
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
BRAVE EFFORT
TO SAVE MANS LIFE
An Eighteen-Year-Old Newsboy
Shames Atlantic City Crowd in
Effort to Reach Bather.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug s-f the 1T
tie army OF admirers OF eighteen-year-
old John Brown. newsboy. whose gal
liant attempt 10 save Frank Wayland
Brown, of New York. from drowning
last Wednesday have their way, ths
lad viii receive a Carnegie medal for
bravery
No more heroic attempt 20 rescue a
bather has been known at Atlantic City,
and at its conclusion q crowd which
had gathered about the .'newsy'' 4-1f.de
up a purse OF 500 for him
Young Brown said: There were more
than a thousand people on the beach
when 1 heard Mr. Brown gen. for help.
He was far out I ran ana got buoy
with line on It. and swan to him.
The rollers wers high, and I had a
tough time When I reached Mr.. Brown
he vas weak. so I hxed the buoy on
him.
II thought some one on shore would
take the end of the line and pull as
in But they were a lot OF cowards.
Lifeguard Penny was the only one that
had nerve. He 'cussed' the towards and
made some get IN the iifeboat with US
when I swan back. II they'd pulled
that rope, Mr.. Brown would have been
saved"
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
KICKS MOTHER.IN-LAW;
SENTENCED TO PRISON
Man Chases Wife and Baby Into
Street, Then Tackles
Her Parent.

Charles z. Wilson who was recently
released from the workhouse, and who
has a police court record, was given
a three months sentence in the Police
Court this morning on 8 charge of brut-
ally assaulting his mother-in-lsw, Mrs.
Emma Smith, of 11 Virginia avenue
southeast. Unless he can pay a fine of
$40, Wilson will serve an additional
thirty days.
Wilson went home last night under
the influence OF liquor, and, after beat
ing mis- wife and eight-months-old baby,
chased them into the street in their
night clothes. He then attacked his
mother-in-law, kicking and beating her
about the head and body. This morn
ing Mrs. Smith said she did not want
to prosecute because she vas afraid
that when Wilson got out he would
Kill her, as he has threatened to do so
several times.
Wilson was under bonds to keep the
peace. In view Of his surrender 10 the
police the hondsmen were released from
their Obligations.
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
Norwegian Minister Owe
GUIDE Refuses to At.
tend German.
COULDN'T LEAD
THE GRAND MARCH
Sovereign's Dignity Would Not Let
Him Follow Anyone-Candi-
date at Horse Show.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. ".
Va. Aug. s-Does a Presidential can
didate outrank foreign minister at
society functions He does. al least
he did last night when dr. and sIrs.
Taft led the german at the Greenbrier
Hotel asa the Norwegian minister. oss
GUIDE. ara Mrs Guide retired to their
apartments in high dudgeon.
When Mr.. GUIDE. who is staying here,
was invited TO attend the german. ae
said he would be there If he could lead
the grand march. II any one else was
given the honor he said, he could not
attend because Il he did drop into line
behind anyone else his sovereign would
regard il as a personal affront.
This was a poser for the managers OF
the ball. for they had already sent
word TO Mr.. Taft that they wanted nuE
10 lead After much hemming ana
having. they told Mr.. GUIDE that the
best thing they could do for him woulu
be TO give him second place Neither
Mr.. Gude nor Mrs. GUIDE danced, ana
It was officially announced that the
reason for their non-appeaTance was the
fact that they had neglected 10 bring
along their evening clothes
Mr.. Taft was the guest at breakfast
Of Representative J. H Gaines al Il
o'clock this morning. The candidate
also gave a handshaking reception IN
the hotel
At 1:50 he appeared at the horse show
with Mrs Taft and this evening he
viii have supper with Gaines and
small party.
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
MURDER BEING LAID
UPON CHICAGO TURK
Stoidly Indifferent When Wit
nesses Appear Against Him.
May Be Wanted in Syria.

CHICAGO. Aug. S.-Though the web
OF cirCumstantal evidence is closing
around Hassin NCmmeT, knows 10 the
police as "Hassin. the Turk" he still
maintains a stolid indifference to all
accusations regarding the disappear
ance and subsequent staying of Tuna
Shishem, a Syrian bOotbiaCk.
Evidence of his mistreatment Of boys
Is accommodating. and the police con-
fronted him with two boys who posi-
lively declare they saw him take Tun
20 his home on Sunday, and Salim Shis-
hem. Tuffs's father, made affidavit that
the Turk is an exile because he murder
ed a young man at ZachIan, near Bic
nut, Syria, seventeen years ago. All
these charges were laid bare before the
prisoner, but there was no perceptibIe
change in his demeanor.
Assistant District States Attorney
Shirer is looking into the charge that
Eemmer IS wanted In Syria for murder.
and may have him deported for trial
in case the local authorities fail TO prove
q case against him,
The Washington times., 1908-08-08
Ministers Progressive
Says Turkish ENJOY

Dispatches received by Mehmed All
Bey, the Turkish minister. give addi-
tional details of the membership OF the
new cabinet The present foreign min
lister. Tewfk Pasha, viii retain that
port folio.
The minister, in discussing the pei
sonnel Of the new cabinet today, said
that they are all men Of enlightenment
and ability, who could be depended
upon, with the assistance of the parlia-
rnenr. 10 carry out the work OF reform
as contemplated.
Other advices received by the min
lister indicate that the Sultan has noe
acceded 10 the demand of the young
Turks party that the representatives O.
European powers in Macedonia should
be withdrawn.
The refusal Of the Sultan to DISMISS
these men whose presence is provided
for by treaty Is pointed out as an in
dication of his sincerity in carrying out
all of his international obligations
while endeavoTing 10 establish the
widest era of reform for his own people.