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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
A BOOM FOR PARKER
LAUNCHED At CAPITAL.
johnson Stock Up a Little-Bryan-
ties 4Ddthetic.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington May S-The Democratic pOllti-
cal kettle at the Capitol has begun to boil at a
lively rate, and the amount of divergent vapors
emanating therefrom is the occasion of amuse-
ment not unnixed with satisfaction, to the
party of the majority Seldom have there been
so many conflicting booms and opinions. and
yet such a seeming certainty that the nominal
ton is to fall into the hands of the peerless
leader" In the cloakrooms it appears that Mr.
Bryan is the least popular Of all the candi-
dates, but on the floor and in messages to con-
stituents the tune is changed. The indications
are that the rank and file Of the Democratic
party want Bryan, while the politicians and
the leaders, more astute and better informed,
feel that he is foreOrdained to defeat.
Another cook appeared to-day to aid in spoil
ing the broth, when energetic press agent
of Judge Alton b. Parker flooded the mails with
letters and circulars to the Democrats urging
the nomination of the erstwhile candidate and
reciting the episode of the gold telegram at
the last Democratic convention. This was evil
IDENTIFY expected to awaken fond memories and
to remind the Democrats of the good old days
when President Roosevelt buried DemOcracys
chosen beneath an avalanche of Republican
votes. 1t recalled memories to the Democrats,
but not Of the pleasant sort expected and the
only members who cared to express an opinion
likened the candidacy of Judge Parker. to that
of shrouded corpse The Republicans believe
the Parker boom will gather some Roadway and
further split the party in New York. The
Bryanites think that it viii handicap the prog
ress of the Johnson boom in the Empire State,
while the Johnsontes hold to the idea that it
viii allow the New York Democrats. ostensibly
espousing the cause of Judge Parker. to work
for the nomination of Governor Johnson.
It daily becomes more apparent at the Capitol
that Mr.. Bryan has the support Of majority of
the Democratic members, but they
apathetic, hopeless group and seem absolutely
dormant compared with the enthusiasm OF the
few Johnson workers. The victory in Mime
sofa and the fact that there IS chance to snatch
several delegates from Massachusetts have given
the Johnsonites much courage, and they al
ready predicting number Of uninstructed dele
cations from the South 1t is known that Rep
resentatives Pujo and Ransdell, Of Louisiana.
ere bending all their energies toward an unin
structed delegation. while Representative Ham
mOnd of Minnesota, said to-day he was assured
that at least a dozen other Southern Democrats
would send the same request to their states 1t
is rumored that of the Georgia Senators is
soon to out for Johnson, and this, added
to the frequent statement, 4 know Bryan cant
win, but my people for him." has sent the
Johnson stock up few points and will make
decidedly unpleasant news for Mr. Bryan on his
next visit O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
EUCLID AVENUE TRUST ASSIGNS
Cleveland Concern Said To Have Been Weak
for Several Months

cleveland, May S-The Euclid Avenue TruSt Com
plny, or this city. assigned the CLEVELAND, .l,rs
Company In the Insolvency court to-day No star
iheht OF assets OF liabilities WAS made public The
last statement issued by the concern gavc thu al.
sets A,7UO0JO: liabilities. N.7u10o
J. p. Madisan County Treasurer is Tie president
OF the bank 1t Is stated that the bank was tr..
only financial institution in the city that had To he
assisted by the associated banks during the recent
panic ii is believed the depositors will be paid in
full. but it is probable that the STOCKHOLDERS viii
suffer more or less loss.
The failure was fastened by the refusal of The
clearing house representative OF the Euclid Avenue
trust company To clear for the latter concern to-
day IL Is said in banking circles that the bank
has been financially weak for several months IA
that the assignment had been expected for some
time. The failure, IL is declared viii heve no
effect on any other bank IN Cleveland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
BID ON 18th AVE. SUBWAY
CONTRACTORS NOT SHY.
p. s. c. Gets Thuty-fUe Quotations
for the Sir Sections.

total of tflirty-fve bids for the construction or
the six sections Of the contemplated Fourth avenue
subway in Brooklyn was submitted to the Public
Service Commission yesterday. Despite the appre-
henson in certain quarters that contractors would
show themselves chary of bidding for the privilege
Of constructing the tube, the attendance at the
formal ceremony of opening the bids. a few minutes
after noon yesterday, showed that the contractors
had not frightened off by the possibility that
the money would be forthcoming to carry
the work even if the Public Service Commission
ahead with its plans for pushing the subway
through.
One of the most gratifying features of the Oc-
casion the discovery that if the Public Service
Commission should decide to award the contracts
on each section to the lowest bidder. the actual
construction Of the subway and the pipe galleries,
without the equipment. might be accomplished at a
cost of S1525O Co., approximately only a quarter
million more than the estimate made by the com
missions engineers.
William Bradley. one Of the contractors on tho
Manhattan subway and part OF the Pennsyl-
vania tunnel improvement. the only contractor
submit bids for each Of the six sections Of the
work. The total of his bids for constructing the
tunnel S7,951 $50 % and for the pipe galleries
81 42S 40 aggregating S9.3S0 2s3 .. The greatest
number of bids, nine, for contract for the
for Section l. from Nassau street to vii
Ioughby street. The smallest number of bids was
received. not entirely Unexpectedly. for what is
considered the hardest section. No g. from Ashland
Place to Sackett street. The list OF bids for all
sections is as follows:
SECTION STREET To WI T,r-r-rrpx-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
ROS4LSKY HITS JEROME.
Remark an Court Shrs District
4ttOrnPHs office.

Judge Rosalsky. in Part ] OF General Sessions.
made "a remark yesterday that stirred up lively
connection in the District Attorneys office. The
fudge had refused to acceds to Assistant District
Attorney Dana's request 10 discharge bail against
John Ryan, a motorman or the New York city
Railway Company. charged with assault
IF an Investigating committee wants any proof
a. to whether any body dismissed who In
control Of the company said Judge Rosalsky
here Won have 1t on the very day of the inyesti-
CATION
Il would like take exception to the remarks Of
the Court" said Assistant District Attorney Mar
shall who was In the court room, though not tax
ing part in the case.
Il take exception To the Courts remark de-
c!ared Mr. Dana also. did Michael J. DAILY
counsel the motOrman.
The ca e is closed" said the Court
As soon a. Mr.. Jerome reached the Criminal
Courts Building from the hearing in tho
Tribune Building. where the charges against him
are being Heard. he told OF the incident and
a. once sent Judge Rosalsky for a copy of the
minutes of the proceeding. This the Judge prom
ised 70 let him have hy ~ O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Jerome would make 40 comment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
Rect To 4SD STREET.

Westinghouse, Church. Kerr & Co. INCORPORATED
sent letter. which was placed on record with tn
o'her oias. proposing to construct the entire six
sections OF the subway with pine galleries -
the immediate supervision of the Public Seryic.
Commission, on an actual cost and pav-as-vo,,-e,
principle, to be based units OF cost to he tats-
mined upon beforehand Chairman Wilcox said
this proposition would receive ca-ef,,I ,T,,
alton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-09
TWO MORE DELEGATES FOR TAFT

Albion. Mich., May s-The Sd Congress District
convention here to-day naced William r. Wooden OF
Battle Creek, and Dallas Boudeman. OF KaIamszo zoo
delegates TO the National Republican Convention
and instructed them for Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
At the Hlppodrome.

The three nights of mask carnival at the Hippodrome came to a close last night. It is considered the most success ful of the season as there were an un- usually large number of skaters in cos tune.
 The prize winners last night were:
 Class 11-Most graceful waltzing couple, first, Miss Scott and MT Roberts; sec ond, Miss Disheroon and MT. Brock; third, Miss Lyle and MT. Paterson.
 Class 12-Most graceful straight skating couple. first, MT. and Mrs. Puryear; sec ond Miss Lyle and MT. Miller; third, Miss Van Hooser and Mr. Patterson.
 Class 13-Most graceful two-stepping couple, first, Miss Scott and MT. Roberts; second, Miss Van Hooser and MT. Whit ing; third Miss Lyle and MT. Miller.
 Class 14-Neatest and most original cos tuned couple first, Mr. and Mrs. Pur- year; second, Miss N. Scott and MT. Pat terson; third, Misses Blake.
 Class 15-Most comical costumed couple, first, MT and Mrs. Rhue: second, Miss Duke and MT. Golightly; third, Miss Hill and Mr. Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
DIZZY PROGRAMME
 OF FESTIVITIES
ADMIRAL EVANS AND HIS OPEL GERS AND MEN WILL BE SPLEEN DIDLY RECEIVED AT RIO DE JANEIRO.

Rio Janeiro, January 10-The official and final programme for the entertain- ment of the officers of the American bat tleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans was made public here today. It was ap- proved by Irving B. Dudley the American ambassador, and Is as follows
 January 12-Officers of the fleet will visit the minister of foreign affairs, Baron De Rio Branco.
 January 13-Visit to Dr. Penna, president of the republic. at Petropolis; in the evening a banquet at the American em- bassy at Metropolis.
 January 14-Breakfast given by the min ister of marine, Admiral Alenca, on Mount Carcouvado
 January 15-Breakfast given by the President of the republic at Metropolis and garden party at the American em- bassy.
 January 16-A fete by the American coi- ony at Fluminense park.
 January 17-Picnic given by the minis ter of marine at the botanical garden.
 January 1S-Banquet given by the min ister of foreign affairs in the Monroe pa- villon.
 January 19-Picnic given by the Bra gillian navy at the Tijuaca park.
 On January 20 there will probably be receptions on some of the battleships. The fleet is scheduled to leave January 2l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
CONGRATULATIONS TO
 COLONEL MCGUIRE
MAYOR WARD EXTENDS FELIcITA-
 TONS FROM BIRMINGHAM AND
 THE MINERAL DISTRICT TO THE. AGED EDITOR.

Philadelphia, January 1O-At the ban- quet given last night in honor of Col. A. K. Mcclure by Governor Edwin s. Stuart. q telegram was received from the Mayor or Birmingham. Colonel Mcclure and the assembled guests were very much pleased and commented favorably on the Birming- ham district. The telegram is as fol- lows:
 Birmingham, January g. 1soS ! GoVernor Edwin s. Stuart Hotel Ma jestic, Philadelphia Pa:
 Birmingham and the mineral district or Alabama joins me in congratulatlng Colonel Mcclure on his eightieth birthday He foresaw and foretold our great fi,- ture. His pen has been as great as any American sword and 1t pointed the pictei or the miner and the dollar of the capital, ist to the wealth in Alabama. Develop- ment followed rapidly This citv. witb It's l5oOW people, and this district. with it's 100000 more, gladly acknowledges debt. or gratitude to him and wishes him wealth, anu happiness. GEORGE B. WARD,
 Mayor" <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
NINE O'CLOCK LAW
 UPHELD BY JUDGE
LAST HOPE OF MOBILE SALOON MEN IS GONE WITH THE DECl- SION OF JUDGE sEMMEs IN THE CITY COURT.

Montgomery, January 1o.-A special 1 the Advertiser from Mobile says
 Judge Semmes of the city court tonigh held that the law requiring saloons t close at g o'clock is constitutional ant fined Frank Fourment $50 or 20 days il jail for it's violation. Fourment, who con. ducts a rathskeller, was arrested on a warrant sworn out by his friends to test the law. The trial came up this afternoon in the inferior court. Judge Afford of this court held that the law was valid and bound Fourment over to the higher court. Application was made to Judgel Semmes for a speedy trial, which was granted, and the court sat tonight for that purpose. This decision removes all hope from the Mobile saloon men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Brenau Pupil Dies.

Eufaula, January 1o.- Especial. )-In- formation was received here yester- day announcing the death of little Miss Juanita Green, which occurred on board the steamer Tarpon while en route home to Panama City, Fla. Juanita was until nearly Christmas a pupil of the Alabama Brenau. when She was se1zed with diphtheria and taken to the home of her aunt, Mrs. F. M. Gay, of this city. She was thought to be somewhat improving and upon the ad- vice of her physician was permitted to go home. While on board the boat she was seized with paralysis and died before reaching her destination. She was about 13 years old and was loved by a wide circle of warm friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Personal and General.

A number of prominent real estate dealers and business men of Ensley are contemplating organizing trust and saw fngs company to handle real estate and mortgages. There is no institution of this kind in Ensley. meeting is called for the early part of next week when the plans will be formulated and the necessary steps taken to incorportee.
 Judge J. M. Donaldson entertained a few friends to dinner at the New Florence this evening. An elegant repast was served, after which the party went to the Jefferson theatre, where a box was provided. Those present were: Judge Donaldson, James Merriman. Lee Which, F. G. Moore, Sanders White, R. l.. Daniel and c. H. Mandy.
 Mrs. Alex Poss is spending few weeks in Montgomery visiting friends and rela- tives.
 A telegram was received yesterday an- nouncing the appointment of J. M. Per kins & Company local agents of the Lon don and Liverpool and Globe Insurance company of England.
 MT and Mrs F. H. Simpson of Gads- den have moved to Ensley and will re- side Avenue D and Twenty-third street.
 L. N. Archer of Birmingham was in the city today on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11

rison threaten to cut Jones' heart out while Jones was in the saloon
 Doc Sapp was the next witness Wit ness stated that he had known Morrison for 30 years. Stated that Morrison's character was good Had never heard of his having fight with johnny Col lins, Bob Penn. Jim Vickers, John speek or a man at Wrenns saloon. Stated that he had never heard of Morrison being in shooting scrape.
 l.. A. Floyd was the next witness. Wit ness stated that he remembered the time Morrison was killed, but did not remem- Der the day; that he was standing in front of his store on Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street on the morning of the shooting; that Jones passed his store and came back in about 20 minutes; that Jones was very drunk, as 1t took the whole sidewalk for him to walk on; that was the reason he remembered the man, when he heard that a man had been killed ; that he had never testified in the case before, although he had received a sum mons; that he was living in this city at the time of the shooting and had lived here ever since; that he was told to be at the trial on the 9th of January; that he did not know Jones personally but had seen the man that people called Raleigh Jones several times; that he thought that Jones wore a beard at the time of the shooting.
 When asked how Jones was dressed witness replied that he was commonly dressed and wore no overcoat. Stated that Jones passed on the same side of the street that he was standing on; that he saw the man Grim come up a short time after Jones passed; that he made the remark the day after the shooting that he had seen Jones pass his place on the morning of the shooting. He did not see man named J. ". Martin pass his place at the time that Jones passed. Said he had seen Jones several times before the shooting, but had never met him; that he was in a crowd on Nineteenth street near the saloon of Crawford Bros on the day before the shooting talk ing when some one in the crowd made the remark as a man walked up that that was Raleigh Jones'
 Witness stated that he had worked at the pipe shops, as also had Jones: that he worked in one department and Jones worked in another; that he believed that Jones was there about six months
 Witness stated that the man that was pointed out to him near the saloon of Crawford Bros. as being Raleigh Jones was the man that passed his place on the day of the shooting but he could not swear that the man that passed his place was the man that is now charged with the killing of Lee Morrison Ha e+@+~1 n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal.

To all knowing sufferers of rheumatism, whether muscular or of the joints, sciat- lea, lumbago backache, pains in the kidneys or neuralgia pains, to write to her for a home treatment which has repeat edly cured all of these tortures. She feels 1t her duty to send 1t to all suf- ferers FREE. You cure yourself at home as thousands will testify-no change of climate being necessary. This simple dis covery banlshes uric acid from the blood. loosens the stiffened joints, purifies the blood and brightens the eyes, giving elas- ticity and tone to the whole system. If the above interests you for proof address
 MRS. M. SUMMERS,
 Box R, Notre Dame, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
BIG HIPPO IS DEAD.
Attraction of the Zoo Weighed Over
 Four Tons.

New York, January 10.-"Calph," the great hippopotamus which was for 22 years in the Central Park zoo, Is dead. Caliph was about S4 years old and was the largest animal of his breed in Amer ica, weighing something like four tons. Since the day % years ago, when he and his mate Miss Murphy" arrived in the zoo. he has been one of the most attrac- tive animals there, and millions of people have gazed at him as he waddled around his enclosure. Miss Murphy has not yet realized that her spouse is dead. It is said that the hppopotamus equivalent of a storlx Is lowering over the zoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Brooklyn Bridge Crush Ends.

New York, January 10.-The Brooklyn bridge crush, which has for years been the wonder of all who looked on 1t from outside, and the bane of the existence or traffic superintendents, policemen and of ficials, as well as those who had nightly to suffer from it, is over, according to the statements made last night by those who nightly tried to regulate 1t. The new sub way tunnel under the East river ,o Brooklyn ended its first day last night with success to it's credit. Superintendent Reeves of the Brooklyn bridge operating department estimated that there was a falling off of 5000 passengers an hour dur ing the rush time on trains, and it is es- tmated that the falling off on the sur face cars which cross the bridge was at least 35 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
EVIDENCE ALL IN
 IN JONES' TRIAL Defendant Goes on Stand In
 BeSSemer Case TELLS OF THE KILLING Numerous Other Witnesses Describe Circumstances Leading Up to the
 Tragedy-News of
 Society.
TELLS OF THE KILLING

Bessemer, January 10.-(Special. 1.-The case of Raleigh Jones, charged with the killing of Lee Morrison in the saloon of Crawford Bros, was continued in the city court this morning. Will Crawford of Crawford Bros was the first witness called this morning Witness stated that he had heard some quarelling among the men in the saloon prior to the time of the shooting. He had not paid much at- tention to 1t at the time. Witness stated that he had heard Morrison make the just before the shooting. that he would cut Jones' heart out unless he apologized for the remarks that he had made; that he was very busy at the time, or at least just before the shooting, and did not pay much attention to the argument.
 George Coins was the next witness. Wit ness stated that he was an officer on the Bessemer police force at the time of the shooting and heard the shots fired; that he rushed down to the place and found Jones on the floor and Morrison on top of him; that both men had hold of the pistol at the time; that just as he got in the place Morrison rolled over on the floor, and he then took the pistol away from Jones; that another man had been shot, but he was on the outside of the saloon; that Jones was intoxicated at the time of the shooting; that he did not find any weapons on Morrison, from the fact that he did not examine the body Said he believed that four or five shots had been fired. Witness stated that he did not mo- tice any powder burns on Morrison that Jones was lying with his head on the foot rail of the bar flat on his back, and that he believed Morrison had his knees astride of him.
 B. S. Grim was the next witness. Wit ness stated that he knew Jones at the time of the killing and saw Jones just before the killing on Fourteenth street; that Jones had a pistol in his right hip pocket and was staggering along the side walk that fact "t+~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
DATE WILL BE SET FOR THE PRIMARY Morgan Democratic Committee
 to Meet January 18 ]. R. WILLIAMS ARRESTED Is Charged With Assault With Intent To Murder-Large Order For Cars
 Received By New De-
 catur Shops.
J. R. WILLIAMS ARRESTED

Decatur, January 1O.-(Special. )-The Morgan county democratic executive committee has been called by Chairman Matt Wiggins to meet in Hartselle on January IS.
 At this time the date of holding the county primary election will be fixed and such other business transacted as may come before the committee There are some members of the party who are in favor of the holding of an early primary election this year, but this will be left with the committee to decide.
 All county officers, except a probate judge. circuit clerk and sheriff are to be elected this year. There are already several announced candidates.
 J. R. Williams, wanted in Pulas.zi, Tenn, for assault with intent to mur- der, was arrested here today and taken back to Pulaski by Lloyd Pittard of Pulaski
 It is alleged that just before Christ mas Williams quarreled with his brother in-law and hit him over the head, in- turing him so bad that he came near dying.
 George Meadows. accused of deserting his family in Indiana, was arrested in New Decatur today by Marshal Thomas and was taken back to Indiana. MT. Meadows had been working in the Louis vile and Nashville railroad shops in this city for about two years and bore a good reputation here.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in New Decatur have just re- ceived an order for the building of BOO new freight cars and work on tA csc cars will commence within the next few days. These shops are taking on new men almost daily. They employ about 2500 men and pay out about $125,0Oo monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
NEGROES FOR FORAkER.
Taft Aspirations Are SqueIched In
 Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, January 10.-An organized movement among the repub- lican negroes in this state for J. B.. Foraker for President has just come to light. It is the purpose of those in terested to report at the state conven- ton which will be held in St. Angus tine February 6. A telegram received here tonight from Fernandina an- nounced that the county will send a solid Foraker delegation to the state convention, they having defeated the Taft party in the primary meetings to select delegates to the county conven- tion which will be held in Fernandina January 22.
 The fight between the two factions of the party is being waged with vigor in every county in the state.