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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

bor, Hawaiian Islands, for naval sta- ton and dry dock. $1OOO, GOO; Charleston, S32 900; Marine corps, S65, ,OOO. The appro- priations for the marine corps, exclu- sve of public works, aggregate $62l,1
 Several matters of general legislation were recommended by the committee as follows: A
 row established for tE aff corps of the army. but providingSas in no case shall 'Hf1 Providing @ for stablishment of a wP%s9S PgsSans s9gss bnnds a fsG sha anvs 4sev. neatioS Wth ni' bands farhsne' m com
 The provsi V oor the increase of the marine eorpa IS follows
 One major go eral commandant in place of present brigadier general commandant. one lieutenant colonel, two majors, IS captains, seven first lieutenants and 14 second lleutenants in the line. One lieu tenant colonel, assistant adjutant inspec- tor and one lieutenant colonel assistant quartermaster, one major assistant quar- termaster and three captains assistant quartermasters. One major and two cap tains assistant paymaster, two sergeant majors, 10 quartermasters and sergeants. two first sergeans. 90 sergeans, 125 cor porals 10 drummers, 10 trumpeters and 91S privates.
 The bill also appropriates the uneX- pended balance for the construction of bascule bridge at New York and pro- vides that the limit cost of the dry dock at the New York navy yard shall be s1,500,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
ClVlLlZlNG THE EAST.
Secretary Taft Praises Work of the
 Missionaries.

New York, Ap'il 20.-in lauding the for what he has accomplished in aiding the advancement of civiliza- ;ion in .he far east, Secretary of War William II. Taft ,r. a speech tonight. be- fore a monster mass meeting of the Lay n1ens' Missionary movement. aroused his auditors to high degree of enthusiasm.
 The Secretary took occasion generously 10 commend Judge l.. R. Wilfey for his efforts in improving the moral tone of lhe American disuict in Shanghai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
BURNING STEAMER SIGHTED.
Vessel Is Supposed To Be a Coaler
 From Ashtabula.

Cleveland, April 2o.--Residents living along the lake front, east of the city, reported late tonight to have sighted a burning boat upon the lake about ten miles out. The life saving station was notified The boat supposed to be on fire is thought to be the steamer Maine, which left Ashtabula late today bound for Port Huron, Mich. She carried coal and was towing the schooner Emma E. Tyson. The Maine is 332 tons and carries a crew of ten or twelve men. At midnight the life saving crew and the tug Lutz were sighted seven miles out on their way back to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Bernice, La April 20-one spectator was killed and four others wounded to- day during a street duel here. Both duel- ists were wounded. but not seriously.
 The fight was between C. J. Morton and w. F. Barham, both prominent in this section. Phe cause of their quarrel is not known.
 Morton was just stepping off an Arkan- sas Southern passenger train, accom- panied by his wife and 7-year-old son,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
MERCER WINS DEBATE.
Wake Forest Loses Affirmative Side
 of Question.

Atlanta. April -(Special.)-Mercer de- feated Wake Forrest tonight in a cham pion debate on the subject, Resolved, That the Tendency Towards the Central ization of Power in the Federal Govern ment is for the Best Interest of the Pub lie" Mercer had the negative side, her champions being c. H. Garrett of Macon and R. E. Bailey of Savannah, while Wake Forrest was represented by T. k. Brown and F. T. Collins. The Rev. w. l.. Lingle Judge John Candler and Superin- tendent W. NJ. Slaton were the judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Disqust at Mauling Contest.

Philadelphia, April 20.-Dick Hyland of San Francisco had a shade the advantage of Young Loughrey in a six-round bout before the West Athletic club tonight. The boys pulled and mauled each other the greater part of the time, much to the disgust of the spectators. There was scarcely half a dozen clean blows struck during the six rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT
 HAS FULLY SUBSIDED

The Turkish government has given its permission to Italy to tablsh postoffces in the Turkish cities where the other powers have like institutions and in like manner has met the Italian demands with regard to other ques- tions that have been subjects of dis pute.
 Especially is this the case with re- gard to Tripoli which Italy does not wish to occupy, but merely wishes 70 be open to peaceful settlement by Ital- ians. The fleet will not remain in Turkish waters and the incident prac- tically is regarded here as closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
MAN FOUND DYING.
Asphyxiation Causes Death While In
 Bath Room

Montgomery, Ala, April 0.-A special to the Advertiser from Pa isacola, Fla, says:
 David Dannheiser, a prominent business man of Pensacola was found dying of asphyxiation in the bathroom of his res idence late last night and died later. It is believed he had fainting spell and fell over the gas jet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Attell Defeats Kelly.

Seattle. April 20,-At Sount Beach. Wash, today, Abe Attell, weight champion of the world defeated Eddie Key of Buffalo in the eighth round. Kelly was unable to land damaging blow on the champion during the bout. In the first minute of the eighth round Attell floo,'ed his opponent with a right swing and moment later sent him down second time. At this point the referee stopped the bout giving the verdict to Atte1l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Rome, April 2O.-The threatened trouble between Italy and Turkey ap- parently has ended as a tempest in a teapot and for the present at least there will be no demonstration by Italian warships in Turkish waters h. deed, it now seems likely that the in- cident will produce a better feeling between Constantinople and Rome, leading to an agreement by the two countries on many differences, which heretofore have been the cause of not little friction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
FREIGHT RATES MUST BE
 RAISED IN SELF DEFENS t

particularly effects railroads was dis cussed. There was d strong feeling that while the rigid economies which have been introduced should be continued and expense of operation should be curtailed so far as is consistent with safety and proper maintenance, still the roads must increase their revenues if there IS to be sufficient margin of profit to make possible the obtaining of moneys needed for extensions and improvements ot the service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Worlds Bowling Record.

Chicago, April 20.-A new worlds rec- ord was made in the two-men event of a state bowling tournament in progress here when Jack Hoffenkamp and Her man Glassner, Chicago men, totaled 1339 pins tonight. The former record was 1908, rolled by Edward Blouin and Charles De Witt in the Canadian meet at Toronto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Cardinal Gibbons To Be Orator.

Baltimore. April 20--csrdinal Gibbons will pronounce the invocation at the lay ing of the cornerstone of the new $l,oO0,- 0OO home of the Bureau of American Re- publics at Washington May Il. A com mittee composed of John Barrett, direc- for of the bureau; Senor Calvo, Minister of Costa Rica; Senor Cruse Minister If Chile, and Senor Godoy, charge d'af- faires of the Mexican embassy, waited upon the cardinal here today and invited him to officate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Wireless For Venezuela.

San Juan, P. R., April 20.-E. (. Newton, A representative of the De Forest Tele-' graph company left here Saturday Tor Venezuela to arrange with President Cas- fro for the installation of five wireless stations at different towns It is un- derstood that President Castro is seeking to establish a wireless service in Vene- zuela largely because of the strained re- lations that exist between the administra- ton and the French Cable company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Lewis Knocks Out Melody.

Boston. April 2o.-Harry Lewis of Phll- adelphia knocked out Honey Melody of Charlestown in the fourth round of what was to have been a l2-round bout. at tie Armory Athletic association, tonight Lewis scored a knockdown in the first round. and in point of cleverness out classes Melody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Bryce Goes To Chattanooga.

Washington, April 2o.-Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain left here tonight for Chattanooga and Memphis At the former place on April 2l he is to address missionary laymens confer ence, and at the latter place later in the week the Southern Educational confer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE
 IN SMASHUP OF TRAINS

sumed Many of the bodies were unreeoS- nizable when recovered.
 The Bendigo train suffered but little damage. but the two engines were piled on ton of the rear coaches of the other train Terrible scenes followed the acci- dent, many of the injured being caught in the wreckage and with difficulty rescued. It was a long time before doctors and nurses arrived on the scene, and as con sequence intense suffering prevailed among the injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Melbourne, Australia, April N.--T~o
 trains from Ballarat and Bendigo, re- spectively, colided late last night at Braybrook junction. about eight miles from Melbourne fl persons being Killed ana bo injured. The Bendgo train, With two heavy engines, crashed into the rear of the Ballarat train. Five cars of the latter train were wrecked. The wreckase took fire and was almost completely con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Taft Turned Down.

Winnemucca, New, April 2o.-The re- publican state convention today selected delegates to the national convention and rejected resolutions instructing for Taft for President by vote of S4 to 26. The platform indorses the administration of President Roosevelt. P. l.. Flanigan was reelected national committeeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Madame Gould Goes to Italy.

Naples, April .20.-Madame Anna Gould, who was formerly the Countess De Cas- tellane, will arrive here April 23 on the steamer Frederick der Crosse, from New York. It is related here that she pur- poses to take an auto trip through Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Attempt To Destroy Railroad.

Tokio, April 2O.-An attempt to destroy the railroad leading from the coast to the capitol on the morning of April 16 was discovered before any serious damage had been done. and Prince Ito arrived at Seoul on schedule time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
No Report Yet Made on Thaw.

Albany, N. r., April 20-Dr. A. w. Fer lis, president of the state commission in 1unacy, said tonight that no formal re- quest had been made to the commission since Harry Thaw was committed to I1atteawan for certifieation as to his mental condition. Dr. Ferris said that the medical authorities at Matteawan have been observing Thaw's condition daily, but have not made Q report to the com mission and have net been requested to make a s-,snort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

While Chairman Jenkins and several other members of the House judiciary committee have declared the Appalach- ian park bill unconstitutional, there are a number of members of the committee who have not given up hope that the majority will yet be found with the ad- vocates of the purchase. There has never been a vote on the direct question of the constitutionality of the measure The vote recently taken by the committee was one involving business procedure, aside from the Appalachian park bill. The bill makes an appropriation of S5,OOO,0OO for land in Northern Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia Georgia and the Carolinas. Speaker Cannon has always been opposed to it. and ownig to this fact it's prospects for passage have never been favorable. That there is to be Presidential elec- ton soon was officially called to the at tention of the House this afternoon when a communication was received from the Secretary of the Treasury asking for an appropriation of Sl3000 to pay the ex- penses of those who convey the electoral vote for President and Vice President to Washington by next arch i.
 The messeng.Rs rslels-a uas neL at the rate of 70 cents for every mile.
 Maj. George Picket of the pay depart ment, U. S. A., son of the Confederate cavalry leader will not be retired. Sur geons who passed upon his case recom- mended his retirement on account of deal- ness Major Picket showed that he was admitted to the army with this defect and gave a practical example of his ability to pay off troops in San Francisco. He told the board thata he would rather Oe told the board that he would rather be wealth, and by the Presidents direction he has been retained. w. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

the supreme court probably Justice Morschauser. Then Thaw will appear before justice of the supreme court for d hearing to determine whether he should be released from .he asylum as sane. Probably this hearing will be held before Justice Morschauser at Poughkeepsie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
PENSION AGENT PULL IS STRONG Sixteen Agencies VIII Not Be
 Abolished SENATE REVERSES HOUSE Appalachian Park Bill Has Been Pro- nounoed Unconstitutional, But It's
 Friends Think They Will
 Get It Through.

Washington, April 2O-(Special)-As was expected would be the case, the Sem ate pensions committee has stricken out the provisions in the house bill abolshing the 16 pension agencies throughout the country, including that of Chattanooga, and appropriation is made for their con- tinuance This actien has been taken m the last two bills owing to the pull of the pension agents and their assistants. The in his reports to Congress urging, on grounds of economy. that the abolition be made, but when the matter reached the Senate committee the action of the House has been reversed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12

however, and since she had fallen III the scanty hoard of savings had van ished quickly. Nor did any one come to her relief.
 Poor mother is weak for lack of food I must get her something! ana Gretchen wept afresh.
 My dear, you shall have all the soup you wish said clear, sweet voice;
 Gretchen raised her tear-stained face There stood the incest, dearest little faIry-oh, so much nicer than any her sforY hooks ever told about!
 l'Nov. Gretchen said the fairy, dry vo,Ir tears and listen to what I'm about fo tell you Here Is a magic pot for vou' Whenever you wish a delicious 1otful of soup. simply place the pot on ibe stove and say these words:
 Good little pot. kind little pot, a fa-
 vor l ask of thee:
 Quickly, I beg, potful of soup have
 Before Gretchen could recover from her surprise or thank the fairy, the sprite from Fairyland was gone.
 And some people say there are no fairies!" toyfully murmured Gretchen. inc stove When 1t was in danger of hoilinR over Gretchen removed it. but still the pot boiled. Then a tiny voice whispered in her ear;
 You must say:
 "'Good little pot. kind little pot. my
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12
Indian Myths

MoNG the Miomac Indiana, of
 A Canada, the chief divinity is \ known as Glooskap. They be- Iieve that when Ciooskap first made the animals, he made all of them very large. Then of the great moose. GIooskap asked: What would you do if you should meet an IndianT And the moose. who was as tall as the highest pines. said: T would tear down the trees on him" You are much too strong" replied the god Glooskap, so he made the moose smaller and weaker. in order that the Indians might kill the animal.
 Then to the squirrel. who was the size of a wolf he said: What would you do if you saw an Indian com ing?" "I would scratch down the trees on him." fercely replied the squirrel. You. too. are stronger than you should be-" murmured Glooskap. Thus saying. he took the squirrel in his hands and smoothed him down to his present size.
 Afterward he asked the great white bear: What would you do to the Indian?" And the great white bear answered: q should eat him at once" Glooskap shook his head. "I shall put you in vast. desolate waste. where you shall see but few Indians" said he.
 mals where they might best serve the purposes of his subjects. the In- dians
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12
Ellie and Tom, the ''Water-Babies"

little wretch!" and she crawled all over the pot to get in.
 Tom was horribly frightened. and still more so when she found the hole in the top. and squeezed herself right through 1t. all eyes and teeth. But no sooner was her head inside than the lobster caught her by the nose and held on. And there they all three were. In the pot. rolling over and over. The lobster and the otter thumped and squeezed poor Tom so much that he surely would have been killed if he had not at last got on the otter's back. and safe out of the hole. He caught the lobster's tail and pulled with all his might. but the lobster would not let so.
 Come along" said Tom Do you not see she is dead?" and the otter was quite dead That was the end of the wicked otter. But the lobster would not let go.
 Come along. you stupid stick-in-the- mud" cried Tom. "or the fishermen will catch you.'
 But the lobster would not let ro.
 Tom saw the fishermen haul him up to the boatside. and thought 1t was all up for him; but when the lobster saw the fishermen he gave such a furious snap that he snapped out of his hand and out of the pot into the sea.
 But he had left his claw behind, for 1t never came into his head to let go.
 And now wonderful thing happened to Tom. He had not left the lobster but few moments when he came upon a water-baby--a real. live water baby-sitting on the sand.
 When it saw Tom # cried:
 ''Why. you are not one of us! You are a now b1by. How glad I am!"
 And it ran to Tom and Tom ran to 1t. and they hugged and kissed each other.
 ooh, where have you been all this timer Tom said st last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12

said. "there are no children in the water"
 .Yes." said Ellie. T know there used to be children and mermaids. too. and mermsn; have seen them in pictures" W
 "No. no. my dear,. he said. you are mistaken"
 But Ellie was not convinced by what he said. "why are there no water -babies?" she asked.
 Because there are not" said he.
 Just at that moment he felt his net get very heavy under the weeds. He lifted 1t out quickly.
 Dear mel" he cried. what queer pink thing is thisl It has eyes-wny' 1t is a wonderful thing"
 Tt is a waterbabyi" cried Ellie, and, of course. 1t was.
 Water fiddlesticks, my dear." said the old gentleman. and he poked the queer pink thing with his finger It bit his finger until 1t bled.
 -.ohr. he exclaimed. He dropped the pink thing on the seaweed and is dived into the water.
 .But 1t was a water-baby and heard 1t speak," cried Ellie. "Ah. it is gonel" And with that she jumped down of the rock to try to catch It.. As she sprang she slipped and struck her head on sharp rock. The ola gentleman tried to waken her. but she would not waken. He carried her home -in his arms. She lay quite still. only now and again she woke up and said something about the water baby, but no one knew what she meant and the old gentleman did not tell.
 One moonlight night the fairies came Hyinr in at the window and brought her such a pretty pair of wings that she could not help putting them on She flew with them out the. window, up through the clouds; and nobody heard or saw anything of her for a very long while.
 Ellie and the old gentleman had caught
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12
THE DEPARTMENT STORE IS DESERTED

D ERHAPs you may remember how H the toys of Dollyille played all ! sorts of games to amuse Little Girl and Little Boy. Clever little Ana belle. the French doll. it was who thought of most of these games And she it was who decided that Dollville surely must have department store' such as all big cities possessed.
 So Anabelle pleaded with Little GlrL who, although a Mortal. was ALMOST as good as a doll, And Little Girl pleaded with Father. who was an out and-out" Mortal. But even Mortals are sometimes kind. as Anabelle was obliged to admit when Father returned that evening with a delightful toy ne had purchased during the day That toy was nothing else than splendid doll 5 department store"
 The very next day Anabelle put all Dollville to work. furnishing the store. Right well the various departments were stocked, too. There was every thing. from French gowns and hats to kitchen utensils.
 Then came the day for opening this wonderful store. The place was throng- ed with the inhabitants, of DolIVlile. And Little Girl, who Watched tne 1eouy Bears mischievously roll down the moy- ing stairway, thereby scattering would- be customers and sightseers right and left. vowed 1t was the most delightful game the toys had ever played for her.
 But soon Anabelle, the manager of the store. found herself confronted by q most disturbing problem For word came to her from the doll saleswomen that, although many of the people vis- iting the store wished to buy, they had no money. In vain Anabelle endeavored to think of a way out of this difficulty.
 "It Is certain" said she to Little Girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12

in their net WAS a water-baby. and very lively one, too. It was a boy. and his name was Tom.
 When the old gentleman dropped him he slipped away of the rock into the water He could not help thinking about Ellie. although she was so much bigger than he was. and he wished he could have her to play with As he was walking along the rocks. away down under the water one day. he saw a round. green cage. Inside sat a lobster twiddhng his horns. Instead of thumbs.
 "whatl Have you been naughty2 Have they put you in the lock-up?" asked Tom.
 "I cannot get out. the lobster said in sad voice.
 How did you get fnT' said Tom.
 Through that round hole at the top." said the lobster
 twhy do you not 90 out'" said Tom.
 Because. I cAN'Tr and the lobster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-12

to the house where her mother was sewing.
 still the soup rose. Soon the people of the village were compelled to climb upon their rooftops to escape from the waves of sweet soup.
 Child, shall give you 10000 pieces of gold if you will save us from this disaster!" shouted the richest man of the village to Gretchen, who stood upon the ridgepole of house oppo- site the speaker.
 Then all at once there came to Gretchen the correct words of the verse. So nervous was she from fright and the thought of the calamity she had brought upon the people that she could hardly utter them. But her almost inaudible murmuf served the purpose intended. Immediately the ftood began to subside; and strange to say. within ten minutes not a trace of soup remained. Thus the village was saved, for within an hour the town would otherwise have been sub merged and every one drowned in soup.
 not to be found after the accident. Doubtless the fairy had taken back her gift But Gretchen cared little for this. inasmuch as the wealthy man made good his word and bestowed upon her the 10000 pieces of gold. And. of course, with all this money i'm their possession Gretchen and her mother lived in comfort ever after.