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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Inoenious Bank Swindle.

Paris. February 21-The Paris police are Investigating most ingenious bank swindle. An individual in New York obtained a letter of credit from large banking house there and made excellent duplicates by means of photographs which he forwarded to accomplices in London, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Marseilles, Genoa, Hamburg and Munich. who cashed them simultaneously, netting $100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
PAY OF JURYMEN
 IS RAISED BY LAW
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE PASS , Es LAW INCREASING JURYMEN,S z PAY OWING TO INCREASED
 COST OF LIVING.

s' Jackson, Miss. February 27.-(Spe- cial. )-Governor Noel has signed the bill just passed by the Legislature which increases the pay of jurymen from $2 50 to $3 per day.
 As the law takes effect from and aft Ser passage. every hiror serving today sSin this state is entitled to 8. This will increase the expense of county courts by SIP per day or about s2O.O00 per / year for the 7S counties.
 The increased cost of board and lodg- ing while jurors are in town attending court inspired the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Confederate Veteran Dead.

Atlanta, February 27.-Capt. William H. Broth erton. Confederate veteran and a leader for many years in the political and business life of Atlanta, died at his home here tonight. Captain Brotherton was born near Benton, Tenn, 69 years ago. At the outbreak of the civil war he entered the service as second lieutenant of the 39th Geor- gia regiment and was later promoted to the rank of captain. Since the war h chad made his home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Receiver for Cotton Mills.

Raleigh. N. G., February 27.-Judge Higgs today appointed A. w. Graham receiver for the Clark Manufacturing company and the Eugenia Manufactur- ing company, the only two cotton mills at Jonesboro, in Lee county The mills were in charge of David Clark, the cap ital stock being $53,9OO. with3S00 spin dies and 101 looms The financial de- pression is said to have caused the ap- plication for receivership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Steamer Is Released.

New orleans, February 21-The British steamer Inchkeith which was stopped by United States marshal yesterday after n lO0-mie chase down the Mississippi river. was released today upon the fur nishing of S5o00 bond by her owners. A claim of S250O salvage was the cause of the court order which resulted in the chase after the Inchkeith. The steamer was proceeding to Antwerp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
For best advertising cuts try Tho Gawk, Age-Herald building.
LOST

Reward for two memoran- dunn books. Lost between Mar vel Theatre and Fourth Ave, or Eleventh Ave. and 18th St. Very valuable to owner. Re- turn to Renfroe Heaslett, Mar vel Theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Same Dividend Declared.

New York, February 27--Directors of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail- road company today declared a semi-an- nual dividend of S1a per cent on the pre- ferred and common stocks. These dlvi- dends are unchanged from those of the previous six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
BoiIinq Tar Kills Children.

Richmond, Va, February 27--Today near Greensboro, N C., two children of Thomas Hardin, dairyman. and one of death by the overturning upon them of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Channe In Firm.

The firm name of Robertson & Kenimer Grocery Co. has been changed to the Ken inner Grocery Co.,, MT. Robertson, on ac- count of i'll health selling out his interest to Oscar E.. Kenimer who assumes all indebtedness. MT. Robertson will remain with the new firm temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
Bryan in Kansas City.

Kansas City, February 2A-William J. Bryan was in Kansas City a few hours today en route to olathe, Kan, where he spoke this afternoon. He will go to Mem phis tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Woman's Exchange Corners
 Market on JOnquiIS NOTES HERE AND THERE
10 1LoM uI pelssLsluI qonN usmoM District Nurse Among 6irmlng- hams Poor-The HoadIey
 Fund Not Available.
BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.

Visitors to the Woman's Exchange within the last few days have found 1t transformed into an indoor garden of spring blossoms Miss Walters, the man. ager of the Exchange, received on We'd nesday 1000 jonquils from consigncF in a distant state. The golden glory of these flowers cannot be appreciated except through a personal visit to tho Exchange.
 Another consignment of jonauils was received yesterday, and made of the Ex- change an interior of such fragrant beauty and spring-like freshness, as to bring forth enthusiastic expressions from the luncheon parties throughout the day.
 Miss Walters introduces from time to time so much that is attractive in the several departments of the Exchange that it is always most distinctive in character She frequently has on exhi- bition in her cabinets rare collections of old jewels.
 She is now making a speciality of hand embroidered linen. No woman who ap- preciates quality and beauty in her linen collection should fail to see these linens at the Exchange. And the flower exhini- ton should also attract many flower lovers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

ing the first appearance of Madame Bloomfield-zei in this city,. when heard her play Beethoven's Sonato. I did not feel that my s60 seat was any too high. She is one of the worlds greatest artists. Years ago when [ first studied in Germany. the critics even then pronounced Mamade Bloom field-zeisler more artistic than Pade- rewski"
 The Quest club will meet this after noon with Mrs. J. E. Penny, 2122 Ave- nue I, at 800 o'clock
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Joseph Doherty have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Mary Cecilia, to Mir. John Rourke Gaudin, Tuesday morning March B.. at o'clock, St. Patrick's ca thedral, Fort Worth. Tex.
 Miss Nora Crosby has returned to Toronto, Can, after spending two months with her sister, Mrs. S. H. Green of West End
 The Culture club will meet with Mrs. s. M. Day at her home in Norwood this afternoon at 2S0 o'clock.
 Miss Virginia Bowcoclx of Admission is the guest of Mrs. T. L. McCally
 The Wentworth club will meet win Mrs. R. G. McCarty, 115 Second avenu > Eubank station, this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock.
 MT. T. H. Williams of Columbia, Tenn, arrived in Birmingham Wednes- day, being called here by the illness of his brother, MT. W. H. Williams, wi o day morning.
 Mrs. R. M. Park and son of Chatta- nooga are the guests of Mrs. Jack Grove.
 Mrs W. A. Major and Miss Annie Major are visiting Mrs. R.. L. West in Atlanta.
 Miss Bessie Walker of Atlanta is the guest of her sister. Mrs. James Hills man.
 
 Miss Mary F. Smith of Opelika is visiting pr. and Mrs Nell Jackson.
 Miss Jean Johnson is the guest of Mrs. Maxwell Berry in Atlanta.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Miller has re- turned to Chattanooga. Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Kirby left today to spend few days visiting relatives in New Orleans. The Qui Vive club will meet with Mrs. Lucy Reynolds this afternoon at 1SG5 Fourteenth avenue, north.
 Mrs. N. l.. Miller entertained a few friends at bridge whist yesterday in honor of Mrs. Frank Butt.
 Mrs. W. F. Greaves gave small ten yesterday to MT. Jarret of New York.
 MT. Henry Mosler will be the guest of honor of g. tea to be given by the Bir' minghan Art association at the residence of Mrs. W. s. Lowell Tuesday afternoon from 4 to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

a pot of boiling tar. around which they were playing in imitation of a "hog klll- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Brewton, February 27.-(Special.)-Hon. John D. Leigh and Miss Mabelle Crook were married yesterday evening at the hone of the brides parents on Evergreen street, which was beautifully and artistic ally decorated with flowers and ever greens in honor of the occasion. The Rev. J. M. Shafner conducted the ceremony ln d most impressive manner.
 MT. Leigh Is a member of the law firm of Leigh, Leigh x Fitts, is solicitor of Escambia county, and the son of Judge N. R. Leigh, Sr.
 Mrs. Leigh is one of Brewton's most charming and popular young women, pos sessing strong character and pleasil personality. The popularity of these young people was evidenced by the num- erous and expensive wedding presents and the large number of their friends who witnessed the marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

ushers were MT. J. R. Avinger of Bir- mingham, J. B. Gogburn, Jr., of Mont gomery. Master James Hudson Bradford, a brother of the groom, was ring-bearer.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Brad ford left for New Orleans and other points south. Numerous and valuable wedding presents attested the popularity of the couple. A Tiffany silver tea set was the gift of the brides parents, and the mother of MT. Bradford presented the couple with a check for $1000. The out-of- town guests were Mrs. E. A. Bradford of Montgomery, Prof. James H. Wade of Marion, Mrs. Leila Mnderhaut and Wil Minderhaut of Marion, and Miss Irene Glover of Century Fla.
 On the evening before the wedding Mrs. Avinger sister of the bride, received in honor of the wedding party. siX-eourse luncheon was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28


 In lRalladega last Tuesday evening Mrs. s. H. Henderson entertained in honor of Miss Milton Burr, the occasion being the announcement of Miss Burr's engage ment A beautiful effect resulted from the elaborate use of the national colors. Flags and banners were artistically ar ranged with flowers and ferns, while each guest wore a miniature flag in her hair.
 The company was entertained by music and throughout the Washington birthday idea prevailed. Fortunes were told with little blue and white hatchets dropped from the center, and on one of these hatchets was announced the marriage of Miss Milton Burr to MT. E. D. Noodle, to take place at noon, March IS, 1908.
 Mrs. E. B. Robinson, who has many friends in Birmingham, has returned from Paris, France, and is spending few days with her relatives in Talladega.
 Miss Ioula Keeling has gone to Atlanta to spend several weeks She will persue her vocal studies while there.
 / One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was that yesterday of MT. Jesse Alton Bradford and Miss Roberta Gamble Chaires. which ceremony was performed by pr. J. A. Duncan of the First Methodist church.
 The house was beautifully decorated.
 Miss Irene Glover of Century, Fla, was maid of honor, and Mrs. J. R. Avinger, a sister of the bride, was matron of honor. MT. Bradford's best man was Mir Henry Simmons of Birmingham. His grooms- man was MT. Horace tStrlngfellow. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

The class of 1909 of the Birmingham high school which will give an entertainment tonight at o'clock has secured the ser vices of a noted lecturer, Dr. Losey of the University of Alabama who will de- liver a recital from Macbeth" Dr. Losey has been heard in Shakespereian recital throughout the south and is very entertaining as we'll as instructive. The social part of the entertainment will be in the form of a reception in ..-e gymna- sium, where many attractive booths, re- treatments, games and other forms of amusement will make evening as en- joyable as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Pelham chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, is leaivng no stone un- turned to make the concert at Gelders hall tonight a success, both socially and artistically. Several large parties of young people have been made up for the evening, and many will attend tho dance after the recital at the Jeffer- son. The programme shows many well known homes. The hall has been ap- propriately and tastefully decorated, and an excellent orch has been engaged.
 Mrs Victor H. Hanson of Montgomery is visiting Mrs. T. J. Heflin.
 Mrs. S. c. Rains of Walden, Miss, is now the guest of her four sons, G. w., $. R. H. l.. and Dr. Richard c. Daines.
 Mrs. M. F. Woodbridge of Versailles, Ky, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Me Lean, at Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

The Culture club will meet with Mrs. s. M. Day. at her home in Norwood this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

MT. Henry Mosler will be the guest of honor of 8 tea to be given by the Bir mingham Art association at the residence of Mrs. W. S. Lowell Tuesday afternoon from to 6 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Miss Nora Crosby has returned to Toronto, Can., after spending two months with her sister, Mrs. s. H. Green of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

The Quest club will meet this after- noon with Mrs. J. E. Penny, 2122 Ave- nue I, at 800 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Miss Virginia Bowcock of Admission is the guest of Mrs. T. l.. McCally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Mrs. Victor II. Hanson of Montgomery is visiting Mrs T. J. Heflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Miss Loula Keeling has gone to Atlanta to spend several weeks. She will persue her vocal studies while there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-28

Mrs. w. F. Greaves gave a small ten yesterday to MT. Jarret of New York.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-04
THE POPULISTS
 NAME WATSON
Nebraska Delegates Crow
 ded Into a Corner
The Fight for Bryan Was Stubborn but Un- successful.

St. Louis, April 3.-For president of
 the United States, Thomas E. Watson of Georgia; for vice president, sam uel w. Williams of Indiana.
 This is the ticket nominated today by the Peoples Party convention after two stormy sessions, throughout which the Nebraska and Minnesota delega- tions, working in the interest of Vim. J. Bryan. strove desperately to bring about an adjournment of the cOnven- tion until after the nominations had been made by the democratic and re- publican parties.
 Hopelessly outnumbered, without any chance whatever of gaining their object, the Nebraska men fought des- perately to the last, and when Jay A. Forrest, of Albany, N. Y, mounted the platform to place Watson in nom- ination. they withdrew from the con vention, attended by the Minnesota delegation, which consisted. however of only one man, T. J. Weighan. If Bryan is nominated at Denver, the men who walked out in today's con vention will support him and they de- clare that the populists of Nebraska will do so to a man.
 At the morning session the Nebraska men made decided headway. They cleverly with a knowledge of parliamentary procedure and sever al times threw the convention into fearful snarls. They fought long and hard to have temporary chairman Jacob s. Coxey of Ohio. made perma- nent chairman, not because of any af- lection they bore him, but because they believed they could tangle him up and in that way stand off nomin- atiOns.
 COXeyl who is a genial easy-going presiding officer. begged them to allow him to withdraw, but they fought for him aaginst his will. They were beaten however. and George A HOnnecker Of Jersey City, was made permanent chairman. Honnecker is not in sym pathy with the Bryan element. and he was not a chairman of the COXey brand. He is a big man with a bigger voice. and ne fights. His rulings were fair, but he was not to be bluffed Or bull-dozed. He talked back" In wig orous style to the Nebraska men when they attacked him.
 The downfall of Nebraska came swiftly in the afternoon. They fell into q pit they themselves had /digged ful fashion when J. A. Parker oi Louisville begged leave to ask d couple of questions" of the Nebraska He desired to know if they were working for the nomination
Arizona republican., 1908-04-04
The Barbecue Was But One Feature of
 the Preparations
The MaricOpa AutOmObistS Burn Gasoline Over High ways--A Great Day for New Records, OratOry and GastrOnOmic Achievements.

with a clean score in 1 hour and 2i minutes. d record on the down trip, and 1 hour and 50 minutes returning. which included the putting on of a
 new tire. Greene and Griffins Ram
 bier. the first car to start, made it in
 1:40. taking the long road. Others who made practically the same running time. reported as follows: D. E. Heard's Arrow, Clinton Campbell with
 Phoenix Auto. co. cylinder Tourist. with a clean score; Louis Sands Tour ist. same. Of the runabouts. c. r. Bullard's Maxwell ran it in hours. Dr. Thomas same. The registry of the cars participating were in addi- ton to the above as follows: Phoenix Auto Cos. ? cylinder Tourist, and Wrecker No. l; C. D. Doris Dragon, J. w. Doris Rec: Charles H. DeMund, Kessel kar; H. P. DeMund Moline; V. R. Norris Ford; Frank Whitten Rambler Southwestern Auto Cos. two Fords; cyl Rambler, and Queen; Pan American Cos. Ford. KunZ and Messinger Oldsmobile; C. H. McClung Cadillac, Gordon Tweed's Auto Car; Albert Miller Reo; L. J. Rice's Buick; W. T. Donald's Rec; Hurley Rambler; c. T. Hirst Kessel Kar: Martin Mohr- dieck. Cadillac; Cars Marsh and Metz Autocycle. Oliver Creach. same make: F. l.. Powell, Reading Stand ard; H. F. Buckingham. Yale. Secre- tary Cowgirl the day previous had 31 cars registered and 2S is certainly 2 most flattering showing for the club. Mrs. C. H. DeMund bore the -distiuc- tion of being the only lady chauffuer and made a fine showing for the Kes- sel Ear. running easily in two hours. Gov. Kibbey was taken down by MT Heard and shown over the west part of the valley. Judge Kent was also to have been a guest of Mr. Heard but a jury tr'al prevented. A large number Of people went down mother vehicles and Were cared for by the committees. The total attendance was over one thousand.
 The Roads to Buckeye.
 The autoists found the Yuma road
Arizona republican., 1908-04-04

A great number of far-reaching re- suits were achieved yesterday by the grand success of the Buckeye barbe
 cue picnic. and the first run of the Maricopa Automobile club. Two glo- rious events correlated. 8 q the one dependent on the other. Ghe closer ccmenting of the ties of common inter est between the hospitable people of the Buckeye country and tka people Of Phoenix: the opening of the eyes of the visitors to the wonderful re sources of Buckeye, rich already Hi realization and stupendous in the promise of future developments; the giving of an impetus to the good roads movement in MarieOpa county; and the establishment of the automobiles commercial value to both Phoenix and Buckeye in annihilating distance and eliminating the idea of the erstwhiie supposed isolation of the Buckeye these were some at least of the ac- cOmplishments of the two cOntempora- neous events of yesterday. To illumi- nate the way and to impress how these results were achieved, the story of the day should perhaps best be told in its order of occurrence.
 The idea of a Buckeye excursion and barbecue originated sometime ago. with Secretary Cowgirl of the board of trade and the plans for auto runs with MT. Bullard, president of the Automobile association, and these two were merged and fostered and promo ted bv these gentlemen with the as sistance of the Buckeye Homefounders Assn. and others interested till yes terday. when the highest anticipations of all who had encouraged these events Were realized to d most gratifying degree. Starting from the court house at intervals of five or more minutes from : o'clock on. 29 automobiles and four motor cycles in all. made a run to Buckeye in times varying from l hour and 25 minutes to hours and 30 minutes, some of the slower machines being driven with not much intention of making any special records. I. T. Hosey's 75 h. D. National ran through
Arizona republican., 1908-04-04
TIME CONSUMING TACTICS
 OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS
livery Step In Legislation Was ObStruCted
 as Far as Possible
The House Rules Committee Has Devised Plan Which Will Put an End to MT. Williams Fili- buster.

Washington. April 3.-The leaders of the two parties of the house agreed that yesterdays engagement on the floor was but a skirmish preliminary to an extended battle in which the democratic minority expects to fight .Out to a finish of the program. the democrats endeavoring to secure by coercion certain legislation demanded by them and part recommended by the president. and the republican party tO abandon it's defensive attitude and carry the war across the border For the struggle both forces will strip for action. All such impediments as pri- vate bills and minor legislation in gen. eral will be cast aside and trampled under foot.
 Five big appropriation bills. the Dis trict of Columbia. the naval academy. the naval. the sundry civil and the general deficiency bills are yet to be disposed of. As the fighting order of the minority is to compel action on selected measures by Blocking all ac- tion. neither minor bills. nor debates Of any length must be allowed to con- sume the time remaining. Mir Will liams the leader of the minority. de- nies that the affray is of the nature of a filibuster.
 There was a slight attendance of the members when the house convened to- day due to the strenuous session of yesterday, which ran far into the night. Both Messrs. Payne and Will Hams. the majority and minority lead CTS, however. were on hand prepared for a further parliamentary struggle which was soon again under way It was precipitated by the motion of Mir Payne for the approval Of the journal of yesterdays proceedings. Upon this motion. usually treated as a formality. roll call was forced by Mir Williams. The call served to bring out the strength of both parties. Having ac- complished the purpose of obstruction. the democrats joined the republicans in voting for the approval of the jour mai.
 Because he was denied by the speak CT an opportunity to make brief statement in connection with the sup elementary urgency deficiency bill which Mir Tawney of Minnesota called un. Mir. Williams objected to its con- sideration. thereby forcing another roll call. Again the democrats voted in the affirmative along with the re- republicans. The house agreed to con slider the bill.
 In explaining the senate amend ments Mir. Tawney said that one of them for s450.O0O. was for the trans pCrtation contract of surgeons and other officers of the army. A charge by Mr. Fitzgerald that the secretary or the navy had not acted in good faith in that he recently furloughed many men of the Washington navy yard in the face of an estimated
Arizona republican., 1908-04-04

S2000.000 deficiency. brought forth a rejoinder by MT. Tawney He referred to the present filibuster and said the secretary. who was once a member of the house. and being familiar with similar conditions. no doubt felt that it would be several months before the money wds obtained
 The filibuster was then renewed. Mir. Tawney moving the previous question and that the general debate close. The yeas and nays were de manded by Mir. Williams and the roll call accordingly followed for the third time
 Later in the day. Mr. Williams re- stated the policy of the minority lead CT for the remainder of the session. He charged Messrs. Payne and Dal- Zell with having used some rather strong language" The democrats. he said. have been held up as filibusters by the country. but he denied that this is so. Mir. Williams declared that the democrats had broken no quorum eith- CT in the house or the committee on rules. Nobody is better aware of that fact than those gentlemen who used that language
 We he said. amid democratic ap- plause and republican laughter. have been engaged in the business of try ing to force legislation" Mir Wn- Hams said he did not want 10 be un- derstOOd as complaining. but he as serted that the minOrIt.- would ex- haust every power it had under the rules. Tt will" he said. addressing the republicans. exhaust every power it has. under every special rule that you have the power to bring into the house. and force out of you. if it can. legislation in the interest of the peo- pie" The republican leaders. he charg-
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