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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
NESBITT SAYS ALABAMA
 CANNOT STAND A RAISE

advances in effect until after the confer ence had been held, W. c. Brown senior vice president of the New York Central, is said to have expressed willingness to agree to the plans of the shippers. w. D. Nesbitt a member of the railroad com mission of Alabama, declared that his state was greatly aroused over the pro- posed increases from the west in the southeast, and that the commission of which he is a member had about decided to take action to prevent what is re- Sarded as blow to the industries of Ala bama and of the southeast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
WALKER TO PLEAD
 GUILTY OF CHARGE

Hartford, Conn, July 24.-William F. Walker, who embedded $565OO0 from the Savings Bank of New Britain and about S56, 900 from the Connecticut Baptist con- vention, reached this city tonight In cus- tody of Thomas F. Egan, superintendent Of the state police department. Walker was captured in a mining camp about 1OO miles south of Ensenada, Mexico. On hts way east Walker told Egan that he would plead guilty
 Walker, when seen by representative of the Associated Press, refused to tell what he done with the money, saying that he put it into what he considered to be good investment his Judgment being based on long experience as successful banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25

Chicago July 24.-Shipping interests of the entire country, represented by com mittee especially appointed at a general conference of shippers held recently in Chicago, decided at meeting here today to ask presidents of eastern railroads to meet them to discuss the proposed in crease in freight rates. It was the opinion of the committeeman that before begin ming the fight against the railroads it would be wise to bring about such meeting with the railroad officials if pos- sible, at the same asking them to put no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
More Trouble for venezu.l,.

Caracas, Venezuela. Monday, July % via Trinidad, Port of Spain, July "A. : The Venezuelan government Is in A position of considerable embarra ssment from the fact that it Is impossible for it to make the monthly payment on in. French claim, known as the diplomatic debt, because, since the rupture of diplomatic relations with Ameri,,
 there is no legation In charge O. French interests French citizens in Venezuela and the archives of the French legation are without protaction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25

RepublieSo ly 24 - (Special) - When this cory dent wrote down yesterday the axiGo' proposition that labor had the rig O form unions in its own de- fense further fact should have been mens that individual laborers have a r tight to do service for compen- sat satisfactory to themselves without interference by labor unions and without being in possession of union cards. When the three propositions are fully accepted there will be no more strikes in this country to disturb its peace and quiet
 Here at Republic one of the largest mines in the district there are numbers of men of this latter class busy at work, useful to themselves and to the indus trial interests of the state. They should not be disturbed. Most of these men have been long at this point. They diff fer in some views with their former CO., laborers and are striking with their picks for support for themselves and their fam flies. To their number daily accessions are being made, so I am told, and 1t Is confidently expected by the manag cement here that within a short while this mine will have a full force of men.
 Strikers at Republic.
 While it Is true that at this point where 300 men were housed and em- ployed when the strike occurred much disturbance followed the strike to- day there is larger number of striking miners here. quietly awaiting develop ments It was my pleasure today to meet number of these men who have laid down their picks, and their kindly reception and frank expressions were pleasant surprise to me. They are not on the grounds of the mining company but finger around the railroad station and on public grounds.
 What They Say.
 Asked as to their own observations of existing conditions and hope of adjust ment. these men refused opinions as to the final outcome, but expressed dis pleasure at the methods of mine mas- ters, especially in disallowing certain weights or measures. They said, too, that their grievances were many, and re- peated the statement that they had not been allowed to state them without rep rimand or expulsion.
 The spokesman of this party of strik CTS made the statement today that the re- cent shooting here was caused by false reports circulated by a traitor of the camp, who struck with the others, ap piled back to the company for reinstate- ment and was by the company rejected. He then became a mischief maker.
 Applications for Appointment.
 This same man tells me that Govern or Conner stated to the striking miners that he would be glad to have some of their number appointed deputy sher ifs, If proper men could be found among them. That upon that sugges- tion applications were made to Sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
Bloody Fight Stopped.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 24-It took Al Kaufman of San Francisco seven rounds to beat Battling" Johnson almost into insensibility before the Pacific A. c. to- night No decision was rendered, but the referee stopped the fight when John- son, with blood steaming from his face, was no longer able to locate his oppon- ent. The fight was a terrific slugging match with Kaufman the winner throughout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
cannonadlna Is Heard.

Teheran, July A.-A heavy cannon ade, it is reported, has been going on at Tabriz. According to advices re- ceived here, the casualties number 200. The residents of Tabriz have made an appeal to the Shah through the European legation here. Disorders are reported at Ispahan and other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
Milwaukee at Honolulu.

Honolulu, July 24.-The armored cruiser Milwaukee of the Pacific fleet arrived here today from the Bremerton navy yard. whence she sailed July Is. The battleship Minnesota, which was left behind when the Atlantic fleet sailed for Auckland last wednesday to await the arrival of mail from the United States. sailed today The Minnesota will overtake the fleet before tt raaahas New Zealand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
Van Rensselaer, Is Sane.

New York, July 24.-John A. Var Rensselaer,, member of one of the oldest New York families, who was arr rested several days ago charged with sending a threatening letter to his mother, and who was sent to Bellevue hospital for observation, was today ad- judged sane. Van Rensselaer, will b1 sent to the Tombs for final disposi- tion of the case.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
cHANcE no GEL ME Clue.

XkT + ARE informed by those who lately
w owned the Wilmington Baseball Club
that the opportunity for the purchase OF the club
by home persons is open until Saturday next
Already more than $1,000 has been subscribed
towards the formation of a stock company
to take over the club if the necessary funds can
be raised Those who wish to become interested
in the club may send their names to THE
JOURNAL. office with the amount they are will
ing to subscribe
If there is any interest shown in the purchase
of the club by Wilmington people now is the
time to manifest that interest. The club certain
" ought to be saved for Wilmington. 1t should
be owned by Wilmington people, and it should
not be said that the baseball-oving people OF this
city are so Indifferent that they do not care
whether or not some capitalists from outside
cities are forced to take up the club. AT the be-
ginning of the season there was intense interest
in the baseball club. Anyone who spent FIVE min-
utes around a newspaper office could testify to
that fact
If subscriptions are forthcoming, those who
subscribe can be easily got together and COM
pany formed which should start in fair way OF
solving the baseball situation in this city so lar
as a winning club and financial remuneration are
concerned Now is the time for those who want
to see the club owned by Wilmingtonians to step
forward
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
PLEASED WITH
new PLAYGROUND
Mayor Wilson Says Others
Should Follow Example Set
By MsSSTS. Mundy

That Mayor Horace Wilson is much
interested in children's Fairgrounds, is
evident from the interest he took in
the opening Of the playground at Third
and French streets yesterday. which
is the gift Of Patrick j. and Cornelius
Mundy.
4 hope this is but starter" said
Mayor Wilson to a reporter for THE
EVENING JOURNAL today. Il think
the gift of Messrs. Mundy is a most
acceptable one and there is on reason
why other men Of means in the city
cannot do the same thing"
There are many vacant lots in the
city" continued Mayor Wilson, "whi n
could be turned into Fairgrounds 'lr
the children and with the expenditure
of but little money. Such philanthropy
as shown by Messrs. Mundy should not
go unnoticed. I was delighted to be
present at the opening exercises Of the
playground and It was a pleasure to
me to see how happy the large chill
dren were. There should be more OF
these Fairgrounds and I hope that
others will be started"
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Funeral of Mr.. Havmard.

The funeral OF Charles Hayward.
manager Of the Delaware Beneficial
Association. who died at Rehoboth on
Sunday, was held yesterday from the
home, No. S1S Washington street.
The Rev. Clinton c. Drumm, assist
ant rector Of ST. Johns Episcopal
Church, ohiciated. The bearers were:
Benjamin I. Bye, Charles II. Collins.
]. r. Fitzgerald. Fred Graef and Will
liam Lackey, of this city, and Harry
Rudolph, Of Chester, Pa. Many floral
tributes were in evidence. These in
cluded Maltese cross from the
Knights Hospitaller, and bouquet Of
roses, representing his age. from the
Delaware Beneficial Association.
Philadelphia Encampment. No. 2.
Knights Hospitaler was represented
by Major r. NJ. ]. Reed. Robert Law
ley. +. II. Nicodemis, James Brown,
William II. Alexander and Edward M.
Runnard. There were several members
present representing the. order ~
Trenton and New York, and Whining
ton Conclave, l. o. H., was represent
ed by J. F. Walters and w. d. Pal
mer. Burial was in Riverview Gene
terry
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
ATLANTIC CITY WARS
ON NAUGHTY POSTALS

ATLANTIC CITY. July sO.-War
against naughty post cards on The
Boardwalk by the police resulted in the
arrest of Leslie A. Fields and Daniel
Scull. along with half bushel of al
legged "art" cards, depicting scenes
and figures that are said to have
shocked even the detectives who made
the raid. The two men were held un-
der $50 bail for court by Recorder
Hayes.
Chief Woodruff has announced that
last nights raid is the first of an in
tended series by which he intends to
clean up the venders Of the naughty
postals, who have become active in the
work Of selling their wares to sporty
visitors. Members Of women's socie-
ties have made complaints over the
traffic and have engaged lawyers to
assist in the prosecution.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
TIE
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its com
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
FORCED OUT BY
CHESTER BOYCOTT

CHESTER, July So.-The Imperial
Hotel. which has suffered from a Sc
we're boycott since the beginning Of the
trolley strike on account of President
Rigg and his party and the strike
breakers being entertained there. Will
pass into the hands Of City Clerk
Frank W. Harrison next Saturday.
when DR.. John MacFayden, the pres
ent proprietor, who has owned the
hotel since its erection several years
ago, win retire. Mr.. Harrison will re-
sign as city clerk and clerk of Conn
mon Council. Two candidates have al
ready been named for the place. They
are William T. Cullis. a former mem-
ber Of Select Council, and Charles
Hoberger a former member of Com
mon Council.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
IMPORTANCE OF INLAND WATERWAYS

W. HEN President Roosevelt invited num-
Der Of governors and prominent states
men, who lived on the borders of the Great
Lakes, the feeders thereof and the waterways
whereupon light draught vessels Piled. and bv
tneir movements made for the good of the towns
they touched, he had perhaps in mind a change
IN these commercial thoroughfares calculated to
enhance their value by making it possible for
large cargo carriers to reach these points
Mr Samuel Ward Stanton editor of the Nauti-
cal Gazette, writes interestingly on this subject in
The August number of that periodical
Wilmington is one of the important places to
Deneht by improvements along these lines. With
better harbor and docking facilities many indus
tries here would be enabled to increase their out
put; but let Us quote Mr. Stanton, in part:
There has always existed" he SAYS. more or
less, need OF inland passages for the navigation
OF medium-sized craft between the North and the
South, but the demand for such channels has
never been more imperative than at the present
day, when the ranks of the domestic marine Of
tne United States are growing SO substantially
Not only does commerce call for connecting links
between the natural harbors, rivers and other
bodies OF water which line our coasts. and is
neid IN check by their absence but a growing and
important class of medium-sized pleasure boats
utilized by their owners in cruising over tn, Sc
waters, adds a feature not heretofore considered
III the contemplation of such improvements
Lying directly upon or contiguous to the terri
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
THE MODEST WISH

do not yearn TO own the earth; I long
Not for the envy Of the toiling throng;
My wants are few and modest; all I
ask
Is freedom from the necessary task:
A cottage Of, say fifteen rooms. OF
more,
Upon some pleasant hillside. looking
Ger
A verdant valley with a winding brook.
And peace wherever may care to
look.
I do not ask for much; a sloping lawn
Begemmed with cleaning dew drops at
the dawn:
A gray garage. ralIish looking car,
A city's towers shimmerlng afar;
A spacious porch with vines to furnish
shade;
A dearly loved one in white gauze ar
rayed
To run her graceful fingers through
my hair
As peacefully I linger dreaming there.
I do not covet what she greedy crave.
He that would gain it all is but a slave;
An income of ten thousand yearly say,
For which I will not need to toll
away;
My peaceful herds and tiocl5s on grassy
slopes,
Sweet freedom from the pain Of blasted
hopes,
Ice always in the cooler; fame well
won.
No duty ever waiting to be done.
Mine is a modest wish, as have
shown.
I would not claim the whole earth as
my own;
I have no longings such as fools re-
tain
Who crush their brothers for little
gain;
Let me have peace far from the money.
mad.
With one whose youthful beauty makes
me glad
To run her soft. slim fingers through
my hair
When 7 am pleased to linger dreaming
there.
Chicago Rscord- Herald.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
HARD TO
END THE BOYCOTT

CHESTER. Pa, July 30.-Should
the plans of prominent Chester clti-
zens and business men materialize, the
boycott against the cars of the Chester
Traction Company. arising out Of the
strike Of the motormen and conductors
of the line, will be brought to an end
1t is the object OF the recently or
ganized Law and Order League to
break up the boycott. DR. Fred M.
Smith has been elected president Of
the league, Harry S. Riley, secretary,
and David w. Deakyne, treasurer.
There will be another meeting OF the
league tonight.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
COL. ENOCH MOORE
HAS BROKEN FOOT

Colonel Enoch Moore, who broke a
bone In his foot three weeks ago, Is
getting along as well as can be ex-
pected.
The accident occurred at Lewes,
while the Colonel was romping the
beach with some youngsters. He caught
ms foot in sandhole, and was thrown
heavily. He limped about for awhile
and did not think much Of the injury
until a physician sometime afterward
found that a bone IN the foot was broken
Since then Colonel Moore has been
confined TO the house with the injured
member in a plaster cast.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30

Mr. Bryans plan to have the Democratic news
papers throughout the country collect the con-
tributions with which to run the Democratic
campaign is not being received with applause in
the sanctums Some Of the publishers give notice
that owing to various conditions. the depression
in business and the advance in the cost OF print
ing material they have about all they can do to
collect money for themselves without calling
upon their subscribers to turn in the cash for the
political campaign The newspapers, as rule,
do the best fighting for the political parties, and
they are not likely to furnish most of the hot
air. of the campaigns and contribute the money
also
Evening journal., 1908-07-30

tory which would be served by these channels are
cities, towns and villages the population of
which totals over thirty million souls and it is
safe to assume that the completion of such a
series of waterways as have been planned would
be of vast benefit to this section of our country,
where two-hfths of the people reside.
'''The benefits to be derived from the compile
ton of this work in time of war are paramount
Such an inland waterway, running the length of
our sea coasts, would present field for opera
tions of ncalculable value, and if for no other
reason than this the government should build
these channels.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
E2aTlll Z s. III1HTE7
REMEMBRANCE

'Tis sweet to he remembered
By some fond. loving heart
'Tis sweet to know that some one
cares
When the time shall come to part
Oh 1 would rather some dear ons
Think lovingly of me
Than own the countless gems that lie
Beneath the deep blue sea-
'Tis sweet to be remembered
When the night shades softly fall
'Iis sweet to know some loving lips
Your name in prayer will call
I'd rather have a prayer ascend
From heart that's true to God
Than own the richest heritage
Above the bright green sod.
'Iis sweet to be remembered
When the waiting time shall come
To know a kind and tender hand
VIII gently lead You home.
Oh give to ME a heart that's true
Whatever else miss
'Tis a foretaste Of that home above
Where all shall end in bliss.
'Tis sweet to be remembered
BY those you leave behind:
To feel that all they say of you
VIII be so good and kind.
And when you meet bevond the stars,
Beside life's river fair.
MS sweet to know you'n never part
But dwell forever there.
IN. C. r.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Thursday July go. 1908.
PLAYGRoUNps FoR cH1LpREN.

F ANYONE doubts the value or desirability
- of Fairgrounds for the children he should
visit the place on French street just below Third
which was opened yesterday 1t is a blessing to
the children of that neighborhood.
Last evening about one hundred of them were
on the field having a good romp and thoroughly
enjoying themselves. There were all sorts of
amusement, and the boys had a rollicong time
playing basketball, which was the principal sport
last night
The youngsters came of their own accord from
all that region of the city, and that the play
ground will be appreciated goes without saying.
There were many little girls at the ground look
ing on wistfully at the sport of the boys, and we
presume that within certain hours the girls will
have the enjoyment of the grounds After seeing
how the children made use on the ground last
evening any person can believe that such play
grounds should be established for the young in
all parts of the city The playground solves the
problem of keeping the children off the streets.
The generosity of the Messrs Mundy in do
mating the use of their property for so laudabe
purpose should stimulate interest in the play
ground movement and should stir others who
idle property either to donate or to rent it to
the city for playground purposes. The ground
cannot be damaged by such use. The city au-
thorities should at once begin to push forward
the playground agitation and try to secure other
fields They are well worth the trouble and
expense
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Opinion

As Viewed in South Carolina.
Charleston News and Courier.
The negroes have nothing to hope from
the white people Of the South in political
preferment for generations to come, and
1t is most dlsheartening that Mr. Bryan
the Democratic candidate for President
nominated largely by Southern delegates,
should betray a lack Of understanding in
this vital matter
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
AmerIean Roman Catholic.


New York Evening Sun.
The change Of the Roman Catholic COM
munity in America, as in other English
speaking countries from a missionary"
TO the other sort of church viii affect
vitality the status of every member Of the
organization with respect to the central
authorities at Rome The order of Plus
X puts an American Churchman in ex-
actly the same favorable situation in &C.
clesiastcal matters as that occupied by
an Italian, Frenchman or Spaniard. II
will be possible no longer, for example, for
an ecclesiastic charged with any breach
Of canon law, &c. to be deprived without
exactly the same sort of trial as he could
demand In other places.
The Pope has ended an absurd situa-
tion The condition Of his Church in the
so-called Catholic countries" is really
in less satisfactory condition than in
the so-called Protestant countries" d"
With no aid from the State, new congre-
cations are springing up all over England.
In this country, instead of being handi-
capped by the total divorce Of religion
from Government, the communion has
grown steadily IN wealth and numbers.
To-day the Archdiocese Of New York is
probably the richest-it is certainly the
most active and progressive-in the world.
The troubles over disestablishment in
France, the quarrels between the civil and
ecclesiastical authorities in Italy, must
have convinced the Pope that it was un-
just TO discriminate against Roman Cath
olics in those lands where their Church
has fiourished because absolute liberty Of
thought and belief are established by
law.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Worked With Candle tioh+

Though the electric lights in the
ofilce OF Clerk Of Council Thomas s.
Lewis went out last night Tor some
unaccountable reason, that official who
was at work at the time. did not let
a little thing like that bother him. He
obtained some cardles and by the light
OF the tallow lamps, he proceeded with
his work.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
TYPHOID IN WEST CHESTER
Eight Patients Have Been Removed to
Hospital There For Treatment.

WEST CHESTER, July sO.-During
the past few days six or eight cases Of
typhoid fever have been received in
the Chester County Hospital. Four
new ones In West Chester were re-
ported. Most of the cases are from the
eastern section Of the town, and the
patients who are suffering from ty-
.phoid fever have all been using water
from the pumps. officer James Finn
this morning notified the residents
they had better let the pump water
alOne.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Pastor KeIIoaa on Gamma rrin-

The Rev. II. W. Kellogg, pastor Of
Grace NJ. E. Church, accompanied by a
party OF friends left today for a va
cation I'm the wilds Of Pike county Pa
They took tents along and will pitch
them near a stream abounding with
game and fish. Some of those in the
party were DIR. Kellogg and his son,
Paul, Henry Lackey, William Blackis-
ton and Mr.. Britton.