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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

Washington March 21.-In course of discussion in the House today of the sit uation in the Philippines, MT. DeArmond of Missouri, referring, as he said, to the failure of the Filipinos to accomplish any thing, suggested "a useful purpose to which the Philippines may be devoted
 He inquired amid laughter and ap- plause, ''Why not raise in the Philippines, instead of importing. the necessary quan- tity of barons dukes and counts and other titled bipeds" In that case, he said there would be a domestic industry orga nized against which tnere could b no 9tiec- ton.
 There would be no trouble, he said. ''in negotiating with our homemade dukes. We could fix our own tariff rates and determine what we should pay for the privilege of exporting to the Philip pines such of our daughters as we de- sire to part with and to accompany them with right handsome dot.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
HEAVY DAMAGES
 AGAINST RAILROAD
THE WIDOW OF MAN KILLED IN A WRECK ON LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE IS AWARDED A BIG SUM BY JURY.

Selma, March H.-The jury in the case of Mrs. Mamie Fitzgerald vs Louisville and Nashville Railroad company return ed a verdict tonight in favor of the plain- tiff, awarding her $23,35O damages Tor the death of her husband, James D. Fitzgerald.
 The original suit was for $50O0o dam- ages. It was averred in the complaint that Fitzgerald was killed on March So 1907. as the result of a passenger engine turning over two miles beyond Martin station. in Dallas county It was also contended in the trial of the case that the engineers eyesight was bad and that he was unable to see the obstruction, a crosstie, which had evidently been placed on the track with view Of wreckins the train.
 The jury returned it's verdict at l1:o o'clock. D. m., just five minutes before it's duties for the week would have ended The railroad has given notice that it will take an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
LAWMAKERS QUIT
 AND RETURN HOME
THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE ACCOMPLISHES SOME THINGS AND LEAVES A GOOD MANY THINGS UNDONE.

Jackson, Miss, March 21.-(Special.)- The Mississippi legislature adjourned to- day sine die at D. m, with a great deal of business left on the desks of the clerks of both houses. The closing scenes were wild and woody. Paper balls books, etc.. filled the air and the ser geants at arms were powerless to preserve order.
 Speaker Street was presented with a handsome silver set, as was Clerk Smith of the house. Lieutenant Governor Man ship received a handsome gold headed umbrella, and several other officers were remembered with souvenirs of the live Hest session of the legislature ever ex- perenced in Mississippi.
 Several radical pieces of legislation against railroads, insurance companies telegraph, telephone and express com panies were attempted, but few became law. Passenger fares remain at cents and judges continue to be appointed in stead of elective as demanded by Gov ernor Noel. Statutory prohibition won but constitutional prohibition failed as did the effort to secure per cent monay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
HOME BRAND OF DUKES
 FOR AMERICAN GIRLS

He asked further, 4Why contribute all our millions to those titled gentlemen in Europe, in order to dispose of our Amer ican daughters, in order to make them countess or some other titled lady?" It would be cheaper, he said. to get the ti- tied gentlemen from the Philippines and in harmony with the protective policy of the republicans.
 Now as 1t is at present" he said, fur ther, "there Is an export duty on these American girls, sent to foreign parts" That, he declared, was contrary to the provisions of the constitution. but" he asked, What is the constitution when 1t comes to getting a title into the family for few hundred thousand dollars? Let us go into the industry Of raising noble- men in the Philippines" he said, amid laughter. The climate O. the islands, he thought would foster the growth of that kind of product" They could be had in great variety. Granted the original stock, we can make the titles as other people have made the titles.Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Italian VIII Not Discuss Probable
 American Alliance
NO OBJECTION ID WEDDING
It Is Understood That the King of Italy Offers No impeachment To the Dukes Wedding To
 Miss EIkins.

Aboard the Lusitania, via Southwell Fleet, Mass. March 21-(Wireless SpeciaD The passengers aboard the Lusltania picked out Lord Crehton as the Duke d'Abruzzl, not suspecting that a clean shayen young man clad in a gray coat and walking about the deck like an Amer ican was the real Italian nobleman. who may marry Miss Katherine Ellsins. As consequence the dukes day was pretty free.
 The duke smiled when the Hearst news service correspondent called him MT. Sarto." In answer he said:
 q cannot possibly discuss my engage ment. I recognize and appreciate the enterprise of American newspapers and newspaper men, whom I have found in- telligent and invariably courteous but it is q question of good taste to show such concern about a matter which especially does not interest any one except the parties themselves. l was warned before coming to the United States that the newspapers would take an interest in my affairs and therefore I determined on policy of silence, which I have maintained
  ually will get tired and drop the matter. This policy of silence is perfectly safe to pursue. as I feel certain that the news papers would not say anything which in the slightest degree would be offensive either to myself or my family.
 "The report that 1 have been com manded to return to Italy by the King is pure invention. Surely I am master Of my own movements. l shall proceed im- mediatey to Italy, but the date Of my return to America l do not intend 10 discuss or disclose.
 When the Lustania cleared from Sandy Hook Abe Humme appeared on dech, looking wan and worried. He was seatea at luncheon a few tables from the duke. Hurnmel soon recovered his spirits ana spent the afternoon in the smoking room. He refused to say anything for pubica-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
EVELYN THAW MAY
 NOT GET DIVORCE If Thaw Is Declared Sane Wife's
 Case Will Be Lost SOME MYSTERY IN AFFAIR Statement Is Made By Colonel Bart lett, Counsel For Mrs. William
 Thaw, That There Is No
 Family Disagreement.
SOME MYSTERY IN AFFAIR

New York, March 21.-(Special.) )-Col. Franklin Bartlett, counsel for Mrs. W.l- liam Thaw, today made positive denial that there was a disagreement between the members of the Thaw family. Stories of the warning times that are said to have been in progress were set at rest in the most vigorous terms, and the declaration is made that Thaw, at the present time, is perfectly sane.
 Simultaneously with the statement of Colonel Bartlett comes the rumor that there is to be no annulment or even a divorce for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, because a friendly commission would declare her husband sane when this point in the pro- ceedings was reached. It is said that this would serve as an immediate legal ground for the release of the Pittsburg miliaE- aire from Matteawan on a writ of habeas corpus.
 The rumor could not be confirmed, but taken in conjunction with the statement of Colonel Bartlett and significant state- ments by Mrs. Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw, it became interesting. Mrs. Evelyn Thaw was quoted as saying:
 "Only Harry and I know the reason. It was something that happened during the first trial.
 This statement was made when the stories of repeated quarrels were flying and set at rest the report that there was anything more than armed truce between them. If the trouble dates back to the first trial, the peaceful, love-like attitude during the close of the first, during the months that fol- lowed and then during the second For oh cri I'll nf much of her time caressing Thaw with her eyes, and he much of his time with gazing in a diverted dog-like man. ner at her. then the troubles between the two cannot be, the Knowing onns insist, very serious At least it is de- clared they are certainly not so ser.- ous that they cannot be smoothed out
 The statement of Colonel Bartlett made with the authorization of Mrs. William Thaw was as follows:
 ''The stories emanating from Pittsburg in the past few days to the effect that there has been a disagreement or con- troversy between the members of Harry K. ThaW's family over the suit of Evelyn Thaw for the annulment of her marriage to Harry Thaw are absolutely without foundation" said MT. Bartlett. There has been no disagreement of any Kind.
 Speaking of the opinion expressed by the alienists, Dr. Allan McLane Hamil- ton, that Harry K Thaw is hopeless paranoiac, MT. Bartlett said that on two occasions recently he had seen MT. Thaw in the Matteawan State hospital and had held long conferences with him. On both occasions, he said. Harry seemed to him to be perfectly sane.
 Although I am not a physician or an alienist," said Colonel Bartlett this view is based on experience derived from the examination of hundreds Of men as a lawyer. as regimental commander, and in political life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
ELEVATOR BOY ARRESTED
 FOR BLACK HAND THREAT

Savannah Ga, March 21.-(special)- Henry Perry, an elevator boy in the Ger mania bank building, was placed under arrest this afternoon at o'clock, just after being paid off for his weeks work, for having sent to Judge Emory Speer or the United States court "black hand
 letter. threatening him with death. The letter was received by Judge Speer sev- eral days ago. It was encioseu Ill aii envelope with deep poroer or piach around 1t, and on the back or the iaIse sheet of foolscap paper upon WHICH .le letter was written. appeared the full im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Called to His Door At Night He
 Is Shot Down
STATEMENT IS MADE BY SON
Young Man Declares Ills Father Was Shot Without Provocatlon and the Murderers Declare 1t
 Was an Accident.

Carlisle, Ky, March 21.-A band of night riders early this morning shot and
 Killed Harlan Hedges, prominent farmer
 seven miles northwest of this place. This
 is the first murder by the night riders
 fin the Blue Grass region of Kentucky. ! Hedges was awakened by shouts shortly
 before o'clock. Apprehending trouble, he went to his front door with shot 1 gun and fired once. The night riders re- 1 piled with volley which killed Hedges
 just as his wife reached his side. The
 masked men then rode rapidly away and 1 did not attempt to set fire to Hedge s
 house or barn. Hedges is an independent
 tobacco farmer and is widely known over
 the county.
 f, C. H. Hedges, the 21-year-old son of
 the murdered man, gives the following &C., | count of the murder: We were awakened after midnight by
 some one throwing rocks against our
 house. My father came into my room
 carrying his shotgun and said to me:
 There are too many of them out ! there for me to fight
 My father then suggested that we | go down to the front door and see
 what they wanted. We were both in our night clothes.
 My father opened the door and looked l out. He then said: "It would be of no use for me to | fire into the crowd | My father said: | What do you gentlemen want? They answered, Step out here My father went out on the porch and said to them:
 "'What do you mean? But then | knew who you are. I have been read l ing the papers. But I want to say 1 to you that I have never done anything l but what is right toward the society 1 I want to do what is right have planted one tobacco bed, and had in- l tended planting another. But if you | will go away and mot do anything, l l will plough up the bed l had intended l planting and never put canvas on the | beds already planted This may be a ] joke, your coming here, but I wish you would go away "Just then some one in the crowd ! fired shot, and my father staggered | back, crying:
 | "'Oh. I am shot | q picked him up and dragged him into his room and laid him on the bed I then went back to the door and l faced the mob.
 | "One of them called out: l "'Where Is the old man" | q said: Gentlemen, you have al- ready shot him. Please go away, I am l in trouble and want some one to help | me-
 1 Several men put down their guns l and three went into my fathers room with me. Three others stood at tn [ | door watching us. The three th.t went to the bed with me looked at my father and turned to the others and said: Boys, he Is shot l "One of them said: Tt was an az l cident.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
ITALIAN TO BE HANGED.
Petition For Communication of Sentence
 Is Denied.

Washington, March 21.-Despite an appeal by the Italian ambassador, the President has denied petition of con- mutation of sentence for Joseph Pao- lucci, young Italian who is under sen tence to be hanged in the District of Columbia next Monday for the murder of his sweetheart. The President form ally denied the application for com mutation of sentence few days ago, but since that time received lengthy appeal from the Italian ambassador, who claims that one of the jurors made the remark that all Italians in this country should be hanged. Under these circumstances. the Italian am bassador said, he did not believe that Paolucci had received fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Cotton Tax To Be Refunded.

Washington, March 21.-Senator Sim mons today Introduced bill providing for the refunding of the government tax collected on raw cotton in the years 1S65- 66-67-6S, the money to be paid into the treasury of states. of the south where the tax was collected, and to be held sub- ject to the establishment of claims by tne persons heirs of those who paid the tax. It is estimated that the passage of the bili would make necessary an appro- priation of $650O0. which amount is au- thorized by the bilk .f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
For Industrial Peace.

Washington, March 21.-Senator Dan iel introduced today in the Senate and Representative Bartholdt in the House a bill amending the act for the estab- lishment of the foundation for the pro- motion of industrial peace so as to pro- vide for the investment and reinvest. ment by the trustees of the principal and any additions that may be re- ceived. The principal, amounting to $40,000, is the Nobel peace prize re- ceived by President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

Denver. Colo, March 21.-Giuseppe Alia, the murderer of Father Leo Heinrichs, was removed from Denver to the state prison at Canyon City this afternoon, there to be hanged in the week beginning July F. Just four weeks from the Sum- day morning when he shot the priest at early mass in St. Elzabeth's church in Denver, after kneelng at the altar rail and receiving the sacred wafer, which ne immediately spat out, the assassin will wake in solitary confinement which will continue during the 16 remaining weeks of his life.
 The condemned man presented pitiable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
TAFT IS INDORSED
 IN NEW MEXICO

Silver City. N. M., March 2l.-The re- publican territorial convention today adopted resolutions indorsing Taft for President and nstrueting the New Mex leo delegates to Chicago to vote for him first, last and all the time Resolutions were also adopted ndorsng the Roosevelt administration and urging statehood fur ther reclamation of arid lands and forest protection.
 Isador Armiio of Las Cruces was chair man of the convention which was har- monious throughout Governor George Curry was received with cheers when pre- sented and delivered an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
TORPEDO BOATS DELAYED.
Supply Ship Has Not Arrived at the
 Isthmus of Panama.

Panama, March 21.-The departure of the fiotilla on its way north, which was scheduled for today, will be de- layed on account of the non-arrival of the supply ship Arethusa.
 Three hundred sailors from the fio- tilla were the guests yesterday of Con- missioner Rosseau. They were taken on special train from Laboca to Colon. stopping off at Culebra and other points of interest along the ca nal. They had lunch at Cristobal and later visited the headquarters of the Y. M. c. A., where an entertainment was given in their honor. Yesterday they were the guests of the Aeon Amusement association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
BATTERED AND BRUISED
 MURDERER IS REMOVED

appearance when arraigned in court to- day to hear his doom pronounced by Judge Greedy W. Whitford. His head was scratched and battered from beating it against the bars of his cell door and he either was, or feigned to be, too weak to stand. He was supported by two of ficers while listening to his sentence.
 Muttering T never harmed anyone, - the prisoner was half dragged, half car- ried from the jail to a carriage In which he was driven to the depot and placed aboard the afternoon train for Canyon City. His arms and legs were shackled and he was accompanied by a guard on his last journey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
HUNDLEY'S CASE IS
 NEARLY CONCLUDED

Washington, March -(Special)- six members of the House delegation who are opposing the confirmation of Judge Hundley of the Northern district, ap- peared before the Senate subcommittee this morning and filed a statement of pro- test against the confirmation. The state- ment embraced the allegations made at the hearings early this month. With the filing of the statement the case is now probably closed and up to the sub-com- mittee for a report to the full commit fee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
southern Closes Offices.

Mobile, March 21.-The Southern rail- way today issued orders closing the city ticket office and downtown freight of flee. The officials will have to hunt desk room about the city. The same class of offices at Selma have also been closed indefinitely. It is understood that the op- eration of the nine-hour law caused the retrenchment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

print of an adult hand in black ink.
 The letter was as follows:
 "The Hon. Judge Speer-Your are con- demned to die for the good of the country April 15 1908. Your friend has been named yet May God be with you.
 (Sgned) LIBERTY Y-JUST1CE.
 Immediately after receiving the letter Judge Speer delivered it to United States District Attorney Alderman. who turned it over to the United States postal inspec- tors for investigation. The letter was ad- dressed in rather a fancy handwriting as follows:
 Hon Judge Speer Postoffce Building, City, Federal Judge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Supplies for the Fleet.

San Diego, March 21.-The cruiser Buffalo will sail for Magdalena bay Tuesday with mail and supplies for the battleship fleet. Lieutenant De Friess, detailed by the bureau of ord. nance for duty at Magdalena bay, will go on the Buffalo. He will look into the condition of the guns and appa- yatus connected with the fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Truck Farms Damaged.

New Orleans, March 21.-Frost and Ice did considerable damage to truck farms in Mississippi last night Bran don. Miss, today reported tempera- ture of 30 degrees, and Forest and Meridian reported slight freezes. Early varieties of beans were especially ae- fected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Niaht Riders Getting Bold.

Paducah, Ky, March 21.-Circuit Judge William Reed of this city, who empaneled the special grand jury to investigate night riding in Marshall county, received warning by long dis tance telephone from Benton, Ky, last night that night riders were threaten ing him and John D. Lovett, common wealth's attorney. who is in charge of the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
MayfIower Goes To vlcksburs.

New Orleans, March 2l.-The United States yacht Maytower sailed from here today for Vicksburg, Miss, where Mrs. Roosevelt will board the boat for trip down the Mississippi river. Lieut. Com. Thomas Snowder was in command of the Mayfiower having relieved Lieut.. Com. Carl T. Noselgesang, since the May flowers arrival here three days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
BonilIa May Return.

Panama. March 21.-Advices received here from Honduras state that the Sov- ernment has granted the petition of eN- President Policarpo Bonilla that he he permitted to return to Honduras. from which country he has been exiled many years. to devote himself to agricultural purposes President Davila has offered the ex-President guarantees of his per- sonal friendship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Invitation To Mrs. Roosevelt.

Baton Rouge. La. March Ex-Governor Blanchard today sent an invitation to Mrs. Roosevelt to visit Baton Rouge while en route down the Mississippi river on the Mayfiower from Vicksburg to New Or leans. Baton Rouge is the only state cap- ital which Mrs. Roosevelt will pass dur ing the river trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
SENATOR BRYAN
 IS MUCH BETTER

Washington. March 21.-(Special )-Sena- tor Bryan is said by his physicians to be much improved tonight. There are hopes among his friends now of his re- covery Last night was passed very
 evenly, the temperature reaching but 1Ol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
Marine Insylsnss In Japan.

vic storia, B. O.. N N1.-Advices from Japai } state that committee of .Iana. nese ship ownt s |sssing upon the Jap aness governmfE a9the Diet pe- tiQ asking that Insurance ousi- ne 1ss should be md vernment mo- ! 'onoiv~or that fM @her measure should bo taken f,aa.'tb fN protection or steamship owners Nssi-st kY oesire 10 m
 rure their vessels. Y 10 are now four l Japanese insurance e'ccn .ul IFS which rem ] Nre 80 per cent o GrWSusiness With 1 Adeign companies. ,&%
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
cuatemaIan General Buried

Guatemala City, March 21.-Gen. Manuel A. Guilar, who was commander in the Guatemalan army in the late war with Salvador, and who died Thursday last, was buried today with imposing military honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

No Dowery Demanded.

"In Europe nobody would conceive such absurdities. An Italian prince has no need to seek a wealthy heiress. Besides Abruzzi is one of the richest European princes The American papers also make too much fuss over the question of tities and rights. There is really no such ques- ton. Whoever marres Abruzzi will be- come Her Royal Highness the Duchess D'Abruzzi. The King is greatly annoyed by the extravagances of the American prase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22
No Opposition To Wedding.

Rome. March 21.-(Special Cable.)-lt is learned from an official source that King Victor Emanuel has been informed by the Duke D'Abruzzi of his desire to marry Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of limited States Senator Stephen B. ElSins of West Virginia and that his majesty has never offered any opposition. only that he wishes to not hasten matters, hls stipulation being that everything shouid be arranged with calmness and dignity in order to give the marriage a httlnS soemnity.
 When the duke returns to Rome all the details will be arranged. If the duke persists in his announced intention he will return to the United States in the autumn. accompanied by the Duke D'Aosta and the Count of Turin. his brothers, who will represent the King at the wedding. Strictly speaking, the mar riage should take place in Rome, but for various reasons the King would rather have 1t in the United Status.
 On the arrival of the bridal couple in Rome there will be a formal transcript tion of the marriage in the registers Of the royal family in the presence of the King, Queen, princes and ministers.
 Until autumn Miss Ell<ins will have an opportunity to become converted to Cath olicism and the Pope will authorize the Archbishop of New York to effect the conversion The official announcement of the betrothal will be published two months before the marriage.
 There is great indignation at court against the reports from the United States that the duke is making the mar riage a question of money and insists on a dowry.
 Today the Drefect of the palace said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-22

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