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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
CULLMAN.

Cullman, May 25.-(Special.)-Fol lowing is the official vote of Cullman county: Bryan 974, Johnson 1s5, Booker S44, Clayton S90, Cunningham 263, Hefin S76, Kyle PIP, Moody 214, Tomlinson 909. Delegates Seventh dis trict: Brown 450, Collins 756, Rosson 73S. Electors: ONeal S9S, Pugh 295, Rountree S01. Supreme court: Alston 541, Bilbro 697, Chiffon 13, Lusk 53l. Mayfield 15S, Simpson BPS. Congress: Burnett 1189. Robert A. Collins is elected delegate from the Seventh dis trict, leading Rosson by over 900 in the six counties heard from. Winston returns are not yet in.
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Income Tax Bill.

Paris, May 25.-The chamber of deputies today. by vote of 349 to TO, adopted that dividends from rentees and all other dividends from renters and all other French and foreign government stocks are made liable to the taxation.
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Wednesday, wired today that recent de- velopments in Congress demanded his re- maining at the capitol. He stated that his colleagues positively refused to let him come.
 His successor has not yet been chosen.
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No Yellow Fever In Cuba.

Havana, May Ex-Governor Magoon has issued a decree that the combined provin- cial and municipal elections shall take place on August i. Maj. R. J. Keen of the medical corps reports that not a singl. case of yellow fever exists in Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
FRANK M PURSER WINS
 THE TRUSTEES' PRIZE Today Gov. John A. Johnson Will Ad- dress the Society of the Alumni. The Speaking Will Be On
 the Open Campus.
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS.

Tuscaloosa, May 25.-(special.) .)-Today was signalized by the arrival in Tusca- loosa of perhaps 1000 new faces, many of them capping the forms of the oldest alumni
 The programme of the day provided for the oratorical contest for the trus- tees prize, an outdoor performance of "The Tanning of the Shrew,'' the recep- ton of President John w. Abercrombie at the presidents mansion and the com mencement dance of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
 Clark hall was crowded to the doors this morning when the young orators appeared in the contest for the trustees prize. The winner was Frank Moody Purser of Tuscaloosa, the subject of whose oration was Solution by Exam ple." MT. Purser handled the subject in excellent style, and there was no dis sention among the judges. The other speakers were Paul B. Jones and Will liam w. Malone, the subjects of whom were "Education and the State" and "Our Duty to the Philippines Filipinos." !" Each man acquitted himself in fine style, but the judges were unanimous in the opinion that MT. Purser was en- titled to the prize.
 The judges were the Rev. Dr. flames of Livingston, ex-Chancellor R. B. Kelly of Anniston and Thomas Vickers of Mons- gomery, formerly president of the Univer- sity of Cincinnati.
 Tanning of the Shrew.
 The outdoor performance of the Tam ing the Shrew" by the University Ora matic club, of which Prof F. D. Losey is instructor. pleased perhaps 5000 peo- pie in the Afternoon. The work of the young students was hardly second 70 professionals, and stamps Professor Losey as dramatic artist of exceptional abil- ity.
 mingham, and his ability is recognized in the Magic City.
 Those appearing in the play, and their roles follow:
 Christopher Sly Ca tinler)-Mr. T. w.. Jones.
 Hostess-Miss Maud Rosson.
 Lord-Mr. M. P. Stiles.
 First Hunter-Mr. B. T. Hauer.
 Second Hunter-Mr. A. J. Pittman.
 Servingman-Mr. w. P. Coles
 First Player-Mr. F. M. Purser
 First Servant-Mr. B. T. Hauer
 Second Servant-Mr. J. T. Graham.
 Third Servant-Mr. A. J. Pittman
 Page-Miss Rosa T. Crook.
 MessenCer-Mr Paul B. Jones.
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every honor. He is vertically the father of the pack.
 Another old alumnus, rich in honor from a long service, a warrior of unfnchins courage. and a statesman of unquestioned ability, Capt. c. P. Storrs Of Wetumpka, is on the scene. Captain Storrs, together with large number of other university students, left the college campus in the 6G's, and flew to the aid of their coun- try. This gallant band, one Of whom was D. N. c. Snow, presently prominent citizen of Tuscaloosa, joined tine incom- parable Forrest, and acquitted themselves with marked gallantry. In lis reports General Forrest, on numerous occasions, gave Captain Storrs and the other brave students of the university credit for grea. gallantry under fire, and unapproachabla bravery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26
Enthusiastic for Johnson.

Tomorrow John A. Johnson, governor of Minnesota, speaks to the Society of the Alumni
 On account of the enormous attendance, and the large number which special trains from three directions will bring tomor- row, President Abercrombe announced this afternoon that the speaking would be in the open
 He will therefore, erect a platform in front of Clark hall, and on that impro- vised rostrum the great democrat will speak to the assembled hordes
 The Society of the Alumni will meet prior to the address of Minnesotas gov ernor. At this meeting will occur the annual election of officers. There is hard ly doubt but that Robert Jemison, Jr,, now president will be reelected MT. Jemison has already arrived on the scene.
 Annual Banquet
 After the oration of Governor Johnson there will occur the annual banquet of the Society of the Alumni.
 Tomorrow afternoon Alabama and Loui- siana again meet on the diamond. To- morrow evening the l.. T. F. entertans with its annual reception.
 Porter Walker and Ed Crawford after losing five hours route, due to having lest their trail, arrived last night in the formers auto.
 This morning, Hugh Morrow. one of the trustees, and Motion Smith, having had better luck, arrived on the scene.
 Governor Conner Arrives.
 Governor Conner, in a very undemo- cratic silk hat reached the city this after noon. Other members of the states off, cial family here are Harry c. Gunnells, Walter D. Seed and w. w. Brandon. Every man in public life will be here tomorrow.
 Congressman Clayton, who was selected to be toastmaster at the Alumni banquet
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seaboard: Atlanta, all points East.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-26

seaboard on-tIme train, Atlanta 4:1s pm
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
HORSE and BUGGY .
FROM HATTIESBURG

The following is copied from the
Laurel Ledger:
T. l.. Lee, the liveryman, is look
ing for P. X. Melvin, a Jones county
man, who sold him a horse and buggy
which proved to be stolen from Hat
tiesburg. So is T. e. Winn. Mr.. Lee
made the purchase in good faith, and
would now like to have personal
interview with, Melvin.
1t is possible that the latter may not
be SO anxious to see Mr.. Lee. Chief
Clark has just received a printed no
tice signed Hardy & Bolton, Hatties-
burg. advertising a horse and buggy
answering the same description. and
now It develops that Mr.. Melvin is be
lieved to be the man who hired Z
horse and buggy from 7. Winn
Thursday, and failed or forget to re-
turn II. IS
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
POLICE GUARD JAIL.

Pensacola, April 11.-No serious
outbreak has occurred in the street
railway strike since last night. This
mayor and city council held a meet
ing at 4 O'Clock this morning and
another at o'clock this afternoon.
Business of all sorts is completely
demoralized throughout the city.
The police was called out this af
ternoon to guard the city Jail, where
number of the strike breakers have
taken refuge to escape vengeance al
the hands of the strikers and theil
sympathizers.
Two companies of state militia ar
rived late tonight and the soldiers
are now patrolling the streets.
The deadlock between the company
and the strikers still continues witt
little possibility of an amicable agree
ment..
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
Associated Press.

New York, April 11.-Governor
Charles E. Hughes was endorsed as
New York's Republican candidate for
the presidency by the Republican
state convention today, and four dele
gates at large, with their alternates
were elected to the Chicago conven
tion. instructed to use all possible
means to bring about his nomination
The platform endorses in strong
terms the administrations of Presi
dent Roosevelt and Governor Hughes
and comments the policies Of the
federal administration. Revision Of
the tariff is favored and the action Of
congress IN declining to revise the
tariff by piece meal is endorsed
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12

According to the jackson Evening
News local Aero Club will likely
be organized in Hattiesburg during
the early autumn, and state con-
test will be pulled off in Jackson.
Editor Sullen has promised to furnish
the "hot air" for the contest and 1t
is believed that he will "go up into
the air" himself. The News says:
The Aero club of Jackson has been
successfully launched, with a large
number of prominent citizens, chief
ly members of the Board of Trade, as
charter members.
One of the projects in view Is to
secure a balloon contest for this
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
ALMOST THANKS GOD FOR
SENATOR BENJ. TILLMAN
Letter Discusses Brownsville Affair
and Asserts That the Negroes viii
Support No Candidate For Presi-
dent Who is Not Square and Just.

Washington, April ia letter ad-
dressed to Representative Rainey, of
Illinois, by Walter S. Thomas, chair
man of the Ohio Afro-American lea
- read in the house today.
Mnpeech recently de-
:! |! !! !! !! :! ! J -
tie to the voting b0oth8 % M =
ballots for President Roosevelt. Is
secretary of war, or any man he may
see fit to support for president"
The letter points out the injustice
done the negro race by the dis
charge of the Twenty-fifth infantry
and states that the negroes will sup
port no candidate for president who
does not stand squarely on the broad
principles of justice. In conclusion
the letter says: "We have almos
reached the point where we can sa!
thank God for Senator Tillman-fo
we believe him to be almost homes
in his expressions, and we believ
him to be square in his personal an
private life."
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
HUNTING HANDS.

Mr.. A. c. Duckworth, who has been
at work on the Finkbine railroad out
from Virgins, returned home yester-
day afternoon, and reports that the
work on the new line is progressing
He states that the line has already
been built IS miles east of Virgins.
The final purpose or destination of the
road is still a matter of conjecture
Mr.. Duckworth says he is desirous OF
securing number of hands to take
back with him.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
Associated Press.

Savannah, April 11.-Indictments
were returned today by the federal
grand jury against the alleged naval
stores trust. The American Naval
Stores Co., and the National Transpor-
tation C Terminal Co., were jointly
indicted with S. P. Shotter, chairman
of the board of the American Naval
Stores Co., Edmund NJ. Nash, presi-
dent; J. F. C. Myers, vice president;
c. ]. Deloach, secretary; George
Meade Boardman, Treasurer, and
Karl Moller, manager of the Jackson
vile office of the company. Four
of the defendants were arrested and
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
PLAN ON FOOT TO
ORGANIZE AEROCLUB

city during the early autumn, or
closely following the great interna-
tional contest at Chicago in July, and
1t is believed that such well known
aeronauts as Coey, Baldwin, Post,
Decker, and others can be induced
to bring their balloons to Jackson to
take part in the event.
A plan is also on foot to organize
local aero clubs in the principal cities
Of the state, notably Gulfport, Hat
tiesburg, Vicksburg, Meridian and
Natchez, and, at some future date,
to arrange state contest, the par
Elephants to be limited to Mississip
plans who own balloons.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
CREMATORY IS
DOING BETTER

Mr.. A. H. Innerarity, sanitary Of
ficer, reports that the crematory Is
now doing satisfactory work. He
says that great quantity of ashes
have been taken out and that the
plant has been put in shape for run
ming. 1t is the opinion OF Mr.. Inner
arity that the work now being done
is odorless and that the crematory
looks like success.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
TROOPS ARE sent
TO PREVENT RIOTS
(Associated Press.)

Tallahassee, Fla, April 11.-Upon
request of Mayor Goodwin, the De-
funiak and Mariana companies of
the state militia were ordered to
Pensacola today by Governor Brow
ard. They will arrive about midnight.
The Tallahassee company is. being
inspected here tonight and is held in
readiness to proceed to Pensacola at
moments notice.
There has been no further rioting
among the strikers at Pensacola. but
the officials there fear that another
serious outbreak may occur tonight
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
Standard Oil Ousted By
Tennesses Supreme Court

The penalty for such violation Is the
forfeiture of the charter and fran
chises of the offending company and
the law makes 1t plain that its cor
porate existence shall cease. The ef-
feet of the decision is, therefore, to
permanently restrain the Standard
oil company from doing business in
Tennessee. 1t does not, however, pre-
vent the company from continuing an
Interstate business.
II supersedeas Is granted by the
supreme court, there VIII be no inter
ruption in the company's business
pending an appeal to the United
States supreme court.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
BANKING and CURRENCY LAWS
ARE DISGRACE TO COUNTRY
AIdrich Bill, He Says is Inadequate
and it's Enactment viii do More
Harm Than cood--Power to Issue
Money is Government. Function.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 11.-Congress-
man William Sulzer was the principal
speaker this evening before the AS
ISOLATION of Democrats of Western
New York, and his exposition Of the
currency measures proposed by the
Republican party elicted tremendous
applause.
Among other things Mr. Sulzer
said:
For six months and more our en-
tire industrial system has been shak-
en- and distributed by the stress of
great financial panic; values are un-
settled, business Is paralyzed; con-
fidence is destroyed; industry Is dor
mant; work is scarce; millions Of
honest toilers are out of employment,
and their families suffering for the
necessaries of life. The Republicans
now tell us the cause, to great ex-
tent, is our deplorable banking and
currency laws-laws which they
placed on the statute books and for
which they are esponsible-special
privilege laws in favor of the few
and against the many. Those who
have studied the question and know
most about it tell us conditions will
not improve until our financial poll
cy is changed; that our banking and
currency laws are inadequate and a
disgrace to the nation--a veritable
crazy quilt of Republican patchwork
but nothing is offered by the Re
publ1cans in Congress as safe and
lasting remedy to take their place
The Republicans are in control In
both branches of Congress; this panic
is their panic; they are charged witt
the responsibility of constructing ant
passing legislation to remedy exist
ing evils. and If they fail to NEE
the requirements of the hour the.
must be held accountable by tn,
people. The so-called "Aldrich, Emer
gency currency BILL" to allow few
idNOfCu udtiOudi udnho " iSou
$50O,000,000 more bank notes, will no
remedy the evil, but only accentuat
1t. The so-called "Aldrich bilr' 1
another little patch on the banikin
crazy quilt 1t is not merely make
shift; it is miserable mistake, an
in the end will do more harm tina
good. Its passage would indefinitel
postpone further serious considers
tion of currency reform. Better n
legislation than this Aldrich specis
privilege for the few. The so-calle
3'Fowler BILL" for an asset currenc
will not cure the evils. 1t is so con
pMcated that no one seems to kno
exactly what it seeks to accomplish
but those who have studied 1t tn
most seem to agree that it woul
make matters worse instead of be
ter, brit ultimately bring about II
greatest financial disaster the wor'
has ever known.
The Democracy is in favor of re
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
IS MAKING A
GOOD SHOWING

County Tax Assessor w. S. McKin-
non states that fine progress has al
ready been made in making the
county assessment roll. He is well
pleased with the work already done.
Already 2,140 educables children in
the city of Hattiesburg have been
enumerated and the work has moi
near been finished.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
DOCTORS SUMMONED
TO EVANS BEDSIDE
Associated Press.

Los Angeles, April 11.-Dr. George
w. Laseher, DR.. w. A. Edwards and
DIR. E. A.sBryant, three Los Angeles
physicians, left today for Paso Robles
where they expect to participate in a
consultation with Surgeon Mcdonald
and other physicians in attendance
upon Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans.
1t is said by members of the Los
knGeles reception committee, at
s1 ~ 1I<1GnE<he .physicians are
and his pstlsrIll IS
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
NAVAL STORES TRUST
OFFICIALS ARRESTED

gave bond in the sum of $4,000 each.
The others are not in the city. The
indictment charge combining and con-
spring to monopolize trade and mon
opolizing and attempting to monopo-
lie trade.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
five men KILLED;
MANY MISSING in
new YORK STORM
Associated Press.

New York, April 11.-Five men are
known to have lost their lives and a
number of boatmen are reported
missing, while dozen others were
seriously injured in a disastrous
windstorm which set in here this af-
ternoon.
The winds velocity ranged from 40
to 60 miles an hour. Much damage
was done to roofs and buildings and
incoming steamers report heavy
weather at sea.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
Associated Press.

Nashville, Tenn, April 11.-By the
Judgment of the supreme court Of
Tennessee, in an opinion delivered to-
day by Justice M. M. Neil, the Stand
ard Oil company is ousted from the
state of Tennessee for acts Of the
company at Gallatin, Tenn, in re-
straining trade.
Justice Neil upholds the decision
or Chancellor slut al Galiatln, Tenn
that the company violated that sec
- Of the law which makes unlawful
operations which tend to lessen
Tree and full competition in the sale
Of articles importated into the state
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
ATTRACTING ATTENTION.

The big "Whirl Wind Sale" at S. &
H. Katz is attracting attention. Even
Buster Brown" this morning an.
nounces this great event, as the pic
ture shows.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12

indicted, but it is believed the others
will be indicted early next week. 1t
is thought that they will be tried with
out the attendance of Wheat who is
still at the infirmary in this city.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
OTHER congressman ARE
NOT ALARMED IN The LEAST
LiIIey criticises the Navy Depart
ment For Maintains Useless Yards
Loud Favors Twenty-Four New
Battleships.
Associated Press.

Washington, April 1.-THE debate
on the naval appropriation bill in the
house today resolved itself in the
main to discussion of the possibili-
ties Of war between the United States
Z RQpfu ~ ffQhson of Alabama,
United States should fav4 4 H11G
policy with regard to naval construc-
ton. He said that he regarded a
war between the yellow and white
races as an enevitable consequence
and asserted that Japan's present
military activity was with a view to
the supremacy of the Pacific, and that
as natural result there was certain
to be clash with the United States
Representatives Burton of Ohio
and Kitchen of North Carolina, dis
puted the assertion, predicting tina
peace would be maintained between
the two countries.
Lilley of Connecticut, criticised tn
navy department for maintainin
several useless navy yards, and Lou
iof Michigan, favored a naval progral
of two battleships a year for twelv
years. O'Connell of Massachusett
favored four battleships.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
BACK FROM COURT.

Judge w. II. Cook and District At
torney D. G. McLaurin have returned
from Poplarville where they have
been holding court. Only one Of the
negroes implicated In the shooting
and wounding Of Ira Wheat has been
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
Of
COUNTY JAIL
Question Seems to Be Settled. II
Will Be Located On the Court
House Square.
". NJ. CONNER WRITES
PRESIDENT ]. ?. PACE
Mr.. Pace Says Board viii Not Re-
Open Question-supervisors op-
pose Joint Ownership Of Jail by
County and City.

The following letter addressed by
Mr.. w. NJ. Conner to Mr.. J. P Pace.
president of the board of supervisors,
explains itself:
Hattiesburg, Miss, April IL, 1908.
Hon. J. P. Pace, Pres. Board Sup,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Dear Sir:
have been quoted as being op-
posed to the removal of the jail from
its present location. l write to cor
rect this report, l am not opposed to
the removal of the Jail, to the con-
nary, l would be glad to see it re-
1|1<>dA from its present location if
= .c11 heedone. / do not blame those
11o6|o ~Ao live near the court house
TOR <]<1ron1|< rrptesting against the
buiMl1e - y - Jail on the old
site, wo41l Us they are do
ing were the joS1 = s se.ed near
gesting, but Mr.. ]. s. s. Worms
me that he has tenders fot that
he has near his warehouse b6 be used
|
for this purpose, if the board of sup
ervisors, and the city could come to-
gether and build jointly. think that
this would be a happy solution OF
this vexed question. I personally
would be glad If you could see your
way clear to do this.
Very truly yours.
w. M. CONNER.
The Daily News called Mr.. Pace
up last night at his residence in this
city and the above letter was read to
him with the request that he give
his opinion about the solution of the
Jail location as suggested by Mr.. Con-
ner.
In reply, Mr.. Pace stated that the
committee appointed by the super
visors to suggest a location for the
new jail had considered the Turner
lot and thought 1t the best site Of
fered outside of the court house
yard, but he explained that four men,
bers of the board resided in the
country and they had canvassed the
subject among their constituency and
had found that the people of their
respective beats were almost unani-
mously opposed to having the Jail
built anywhere outside of the court
house yard, and he was satisfied that
these members would never consent
to changing the order fixing the loca-
tion at any other point.
Asked as to the advissbility of the
county and city building a Jail joint
ly, Mr.. Pace stated that this matter
had before been suggested to the
board of supervisors and that after
considering it, the plan was dismis-
sed, the members not being in favor
of the joint ownership Of a jail by
the city and the county.
1t is Mr.. PAGES opinion that the
board has definitely settled this mat.
ter and that It will not be re-opened
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
ALLOWED BAIL
in sum OF $500

Eva White. the negro woman who
was charged with taking a shot" at
her husband. Will White, was tried
in Justice Wallis court yesterday and
was bound over to the grand jury in
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12

the sum Of $500 which amount she
readily made. Her husband was on
hand and the bullet that hit him in
the stomach did not infhct a serious
injury. The husband and wife talked
together and appeared to be on good
terms.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-12
big BARGAINS.

|. The big furniture bargains offered
by the Home Supply company are well
worth considering. Refrigerators and
| furniture are offered at low prices,