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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Greminger a Favorite.
TAFT AND FAMILY
 GET LOVING CUPS

Hot Springs, Va, August 27.-rhe 35o guests or the Homestead hotel tonight presented Judge and Mrs Taft and Mas ter Charles Taft each with silver loving cup as formal farewell expression of their regard. The big hotel family gath cred in the ballroom, where for an hour Burr Mcintosh lectured and showed in eidentally 5O views of MT. Taft in his various occupations and pastimes, taken during his stay of nearly two months in this mountain resort.
 Speech-making of a lighter vein. intsr- spersed with music and followed bv q reception, wherein the candidate and his family shook the hands of every guest constituted an evening or good fellowship and animation. Judge Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee, long time personal friend or 'udse Taft, presided and opened ths presentation exercises with an expression Of the personal interest which bas beon aroused In the candidate and bis fami,v by the daily friendly intercourse in tb. hotel
 Judge Taft and Col John q MoEnorv was escorted to the front while "Dixia;, was played. and the colonel in n,os. happy vein, presented the cup to tha oa dldate and Mir. Taft responded.
 Mrs. Tart was next brought forwa rd and received her cup at the hands of Mrs Luke r. Blackburn. An even dozen little girls in white surrounded Master Cbarles Tart and made him the blushing recinjant Of miniature loving cup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
FRENCH PRESIDENT
 IS THREATENED

Bordeaux, August 27.-An extraor- dinary story was told at the court martial today of member of the mili- tary ambulance corps, Camille Marquet, who was charged with attempting to bIackmail President Fallieres. Accord ing to the evidence before the court, Marauet wrote to the president on January g, demanding on behalf of my society" without other specifica- ton s20OO. "On account of services rendered during the presidential cleo tion," and promising further immense help"
 Receiving no reply to this demand, Marouet wrote again on March g., threatening a scandal which will cast dish onor upon the family unless the money is forthcoming at fixed date"
 In conclusion, the writer of the let ter recommended the greatest discre- tion, adding:
 "The highest heads are no longer safe on their shoulders; look at Por tugal."
 The president handed the letters to the French consul general, who con- municated with the French police. Mar ouet was brought up for courtmartiai, but the court in consideration of the good character of the youth sentenced him to six days Imprisonment, giving him the benefit of the first offender of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
What Fort May Do.

Trenton, N. J., August 27-The proposi- tion of Governor Fort to call a special session of the legislature for the better enforcement of the liquor laws in Atlantic City, in case Sunday selling goes on there next Sunday, is variously regarded here. Such a proposition is unique in the history of the state.
 The governor will probably plead for a law for the creation of a state board, with power to revoke licenses, but such a plea twice made by him in messages to the same legislature was ignored. The governors other alternative would be to seek to have impeachment proceedings started against the offending officials of Atlantic county and Atlantic City. In this case the officials would be tried by the state senate. The excise question has been a burning one in New Jersey for the past three or four years. Except for the passage of a local option law by the republicans some 20 years ago, which was repeated by the democrats when they came into power next year. There was no agitation and no serious attempt at the legislation aimed at the liquor inter- ests until the passage of the Bishop law in 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Charged With Murder.

Joe Matrino, an aged Italian, was ar- rested this morning by Constable Lee White and Officer Manning on a charge of murder. Matrino was formerly em- ployed as night watchman at the plant of the Southern Steel company, and while acting in that capacity 1t Is alleged he shot and killed a negro named John Cum ningham. This occurred about a year ago Matrino disappeared after the shoot Ing, and a warrant was issued for him by Coroner Paris, who held an inquest on the body of the negro. A reward was offered by the negroes for his arrest. This morning the officers received infor- nation he had returned which resulted In his arrest. He was taken to the coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
FURY IS NOT FEARED BY PUBLIC Threats of Martial Law At At- Iantic City Do Not Alarm GRAND JURY DISCHARGED Jurors Refuse To lndict Sunday Law Violators and Judge Turns Them
 Loose After Giving a se-
 were Reprimand.
GRAND JURY DISCHARGED

Atlantic City, N. J., August 2.-The action of Governor Fort in issuing a proc lamation to the people of New Jersey threatening to send troops into this fam ous resort to enforce the state liquor laws unless the people of Atlantic City observe the law, caused a sensation today among the residents and the thousands of summer visitors. Close on the heels of the governors proclamation, another sen- sation was sprung at Mays Landing, the county seat of Atlantic county, when the grand jury absolutely refused to obey the instructions of the court to return indict- ments against excise violators. Supreme Court Justice Thomas w. Trenchard, who had been requested by Governor Fort to sit with the county judge was so in eensed at the action of the grand jury that he instantly discharged it with a severe reprmand.
 While the governors proclamation came as a startling piece of news, it was not wholly unexpected, as there had been rumors for days that he would resort to the calling out of the militia, If neces- sary, to enforce the excise laws. What the result of the proclamation will be re- mains to be seen, but 1t is freely predict ed that it will be much more difficult to purchase liquor in this seaside resort next Sunday than on any other Sabbath in the history of the town. The governor, how ever, is not feared by some of those who have been prominent in the trouble, and some even received the news with amuse- ment, believing that the governor has no authority to send soldiers into the county unless the sheriff admits that he is power less to enforce the laws of the state.
 The situation is in the control of the mayor and sheriff, the hotel and saloon keepers say, and if they send word to close they will do so. It is claimed by county officials and the hotel men that 90 per cent of the people of Atlantic City are in favor of an open Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Personal and General.

The Ensley District Sunday School as- sociation will meet the first Sunday in September at the First Methodist church, Ensley. R. F. Lewis, president Jeffer- son County Sunday School association, will be present; also Miss Minnie Ken nedy. state secretary primary work.
 Hrs. Woody of Montevallo is visiting Miss Wells on Avenue G. Mrs Woody will leave in a few days for Cincinnati and other points.
 Roscoe E. Scott left today for Dayton, O., where he will visit friends for few days.
 The postoffice clerks of the city have organized a branch of the National Postal Clerks association. A. R. Mays was elected president, A. o. Davis. secretary; Miss Murphy, treasurer. A. R. Mays was elected delegate to the national con vention which meets September at Bir- mingham
 w. B. Acker has resigned his position with the Rouss-Meanya Grocery company to accept position with the Hall Produce company of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
BANK OFFICIALS INDICTED.
Four Men Are Charged With Looting
 the Bank.

Owensboro, Ky August 27.-The grand jury which has been Investigating the fail- ures of the Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust company and the Davies County Bank and Trust company. returned in dictments against four officials of the bank today.
 James H. Parish, president of the Ow- ensboro Savings Bank and Trust con- pany, was indicted on four charges, as follows:
 Embezzlement, subornation of perjury, receiving deposits after the bank was known by him to be insolvent, two in- dictments. J. Otis Parish, cashier, Is in- dicted on the charge of perjury by false-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Business Notlce

We wish to advise the public that the Krebs Lumber company has this day baen sold to MT. J. Mercer Barnett. who wiI, organize a new lumber company under a different name. The business will he continued as heretofore under the name Of Krebs Lumber company until the new organization is formed. MT. Allen I Krebs has sold all of his interest in the Krebs Lumber company and has this day severed his connection with the Krehs Lumber company, and will have no in- terest In the new organization.
 MT Krebs wishes to thank the public for their past patronage to the Krebs Lumber company and solicits the con- tinuance of the patronage of former cus- toners in the new organization under the direction of MT. J. Mercer Barnett.
 KREBS LUMBER co. Birmingham, Ala, August 26, 1908.
 8-27-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Heavy Output of Coal.

The output of coal from the mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company of this division, which includes the mines at Pratt City and Wylam, was the largest today since the beginning of the strike. Over 5000 tons were mined, which Is almost up to their normal capac- ity
 The mines are rapidly being filled with men, and the officials are of the opinion that in few days the full capacity will be reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Nominated for Conuress.

Roanoke, Va, August 27.-The republican congressional convention of the Fifth Vir- ginia district was held today at Martins vile and John M. Parsons of Grayson county was nominated to succeed Edward M Saunders (democraD, present incum- bent. Resolutions indorsing the Roose- welt administration, Taft and Sherman ticket, and condemning the state demo- cratic party were passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
WE " SPRINKLER CAR IS
 GIVEN ITS TRIAL. 7RZE

of the dust along this thoroughfare for even short while was taken as a blessing.
 A standpipe has been erected at Hawkins street where the car can fill. There will also be numb CT of oth CT standpipes along the route. At least half a. dozen trips of the car a day will be required to keep the dust close to Mother Earth on dry days. This car will also be used to allay the dust along the other suburban lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Mrs. JuIlusRaport Dies.

Mrs. Julius Rapport died this morning at St. Vincent's hospital after brief ill., ness. The death was particularly sad as the deceased had only been married a short time. She was the daughter of Dr. Holiday of Fairview, and was possessed of many admirable traits of character which endeared her to her many friends and acquaintances. MT. Raporr Is one Of the city's leading merchants, to whom his many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereavement The funeral arrangements have not been an- nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Mrs. BeuIah Raport.

Mrs. Beulah Rapport, aged 20 years, wife of Julius Rapport, died yesterday morning at the corner of Avenue l and Twenty seventh street. The remains were re- moved to the family residence. at oak Crest station, on the South Ensley car line, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 The deceased was the daughter or pr J. H. Holiday and had been married for only one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Suspected of Murder,

Jackson, Miss. August 27.-Three men have been arrested here on suspicion of being implicated in the murder of a snowman named Driesbach at Lexington, Ky, several weeks ago. The suspects give their names as Walter and Warren Mcclure, brothers, and Harry Adams, all claiming Boston as their hone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

West End residents sat up and took notice yesterday afternoon when the sprinkler car of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company sped through that suburb and sprayed a stream of water upon the thick coat of dust along Tuscaloosa avenue.
 1t was 4:30 o'clock when the car made the trip, sprinkling one side of the roadway as it went out the. oth CT side on the return trip. Its appearance was gladly welcomed, and the settling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
NapoIeon Collins.

Napoleon Collins the 7-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Collins, died yes- terday at the family residence, on R. F. D. Mo- 8, in Shades valley. The re- mains were brought to the undertaking establishment of Gaudin & Co. and pre- pared for burial, and in the afternoon were sent to Thorsby for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Mamie s. Brown.

Mrs Mamie s. Brown, wife of J. c. Brown of Clanton, died yesterday at the corner of Avenue I and Twenty-seventh street. The remains were removed to the Shaw & Son undertaking establishment, prepared for burial and sent to Mobile at APO O clock yesterday afternoon for in- terment The deceased was 34 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

ly swearing to the March (31, 19O0 quar- terly statement of the bank. Isaac N. Parrish, trust officer, is indicted on the charge of making a false entry In the March (31. 190S) statement, in which>~he entered an item of $6O,00o as due from the Davies County Bank and Trust company, when, by sworn statement of T. 5. An derson, president of the latter-named bank, did not owe the savings bank one cent.
 1T S. Anderson is indicted on three charges of perjury, embezzlement and ac- cepting deposits after he knew the bank to be insolvent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Pauline M, A, Brunner.

Pauline M. A. Brunner, the 4-months old daughter of MT J. L. and Mrs. Lizzie Brunner, died yesterday at the family residence, 334 Berry street, West End. The remains were sent to Cullman at s:25 o'clock last night by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
NOT ENOUGH MONEY
 FOR ADVERTISING Publication of ProCIamationS
 Will Cost S18,427 AN EARLY CRY OF FRAUD Montgomery Invites National Associa- ten of Insurance Commissioners.
 Kennedy Goes to the Peni-
 tentiary for es Years.
AN EARLY CRY OF FRAUD

Montgomery, August 27.-(Spe cial)- There is not enough money to pay for printing 33.s11 words of three adver- tisements of proclamations for the pro- posed constitutional amendments Al one and half cents a word for the nrst insertion and 1 cent a word Tor sup sequent insertions for eight publlca- tions the state will have to pay out s1S,427. The entire appropriation for printing of this class is only s10,000 a year. so that it will take much of the next years part to pay, as the pup lications must be made in every one of the 67 counties.
 These three amendments seek to bring about biennial sessions of the leg islature, provide for state help to good roads and reduce the limits of counties By law they must be advertised and the governor finds himself in the pre- dicament of having work forced upon his office for which there are no funds to pay It is another case of legisla- tive oversight, the solons providing that the work be done. but making no provision to pay for it. the appropria- tion being barely enough to take care of the nominal expenses along this line. However, it is presumed that the matter can be taken care off, as the new appropriation will be available aft CT October 1.
 Fear of Frauds.
 There has arisen a feeling that all is not going to be fair in the congresslon- al primary of the Second district, to be held September 12 and quite a num- Der have written Chairman Henderson of the district committee, expressing fears along that line Just where and by whom and to what extent the antic- ipated rascality is to come no one is willing to say, but a number of fellows have cried out that it has been ru- mored.
 q do not believe there is any reason to fear that white men will not be fair to each other in race like this, said MT Henderson, though I have heard number of rumors to the con- trary. Men have warned me to look out for it, but I think the fears are groundless. However, we are taking no chances. Each man will have his friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

ty jail and will be given a hearing be- fore Judge C. H. Mandy. Matrino speaks very little English, and made no state- ment as to the affair. He was identified by several citizens to whom he was known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

The bank with which you do business is often able to assist you in the matter of loans and by coming in contact with all classes of the communi- ty is at times able to make helpful suggestions to you in connection with the handling of your business.
 This bank is comparatively one, desires to extend it's connections, and will be glad to con- sider any safe proposition you have to offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Iron Furnace Resumes.

Knoxville, Tenn, August 27.-The iron furnace at Embreeville, Tenn, after having been closed down 90 days. has resumed operations. The plant em- ploys about 300 men and is one of the largest in this section of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

at the polls and if any attempt is made to monkey with the returns there will be trouble. The managers have been chosen In most if not all the counties and known. There is yet time for any man to protest if he is not pleased"
 While there are few that will own that they fear fraud, still there Is a feeling of fear that Is hard to locate. To be very frank, 1t Is not generally believed that there Is cause for ap- prehension, as the men in the race are every one of the highest order and best character. For that reason the reports of uneasiness all the more cause talk. The lists have closed and the race is now on the last lap.
 After Insurance Men.
 Montgomery has made application for the next meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commission CTS, which Is now in session at Detroit, the following telegram having been sent by A. G. Forbes, president of the Commercial club: Alabama wants the National Association of Insurance Com missioners to meet in this state, and the people of Montgomery, through it's Commercial club, extend a most urgent and hearty invitation to the conven- tion to hold it's meeting in this city next year. We promise every courtesy possible.
 The telegram was sent to Commits sioner Julian of Alabama, who is in attendance upon the sessions in 1e- troit and has a paper on the difficult ties that beset the state commission CTS in handling the many questions that come before them. With his recent experiences MT. Julian will be able to give valuable information.
 Schools To Open.
 The department of education has been informed that many of the schools of the state will open September q, that being a favorite time for the ear Hest. Many others will begin a month later, while most of the city schools will begin about the 18th. The schools have no special time to begin work, though the state money becomes avail able after October l.
 Negro Who Burned Family.
 Jim Kennedy must go to the peni- tentiary for 99 years for burning up the house in which perished his wife, his own child and three children of his father-in-law several weeks ago. He will now be tried for murdering those who perished. It will be remembered that because he was mad at his wife Kennedy set fire to the house in which she was staying late one Sunday night, burning five persons to death. The negroes were very indignant and wanted to lynch him.
 Greminger a Favorite.
 The appointment of Ed Griminger as permanent manager of the Montgomery ball team, announced by President Chambers, is pleasing to the fans. Since he took charge the team has played phenomenal ball, winning many more of the games than the fans hoped for He will be busy all the winter getting players together. Greminger seems to be able to get the best work out or the men and to keep them in good hunOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28
Alabama State Fair.

Alabama State Fair.
 We are fixing up all signs and making them good as new at summer prices We will call and see you. Hermitage, of course, city, S-26-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-28

Green Undertaking Co.
The Washington times., 1908-06-01
STRANGLER'S WORK
IS LAID TO MODEL
Artist and Mother-in-LaW
Killed for Revenge,
Say Police.

PARIS. June 1.-The police today be
gan q new line OF investigation into the
murder OF Adolph SteinheiI. the widely
~ hose bodies were found ia the artist ;
home in the Rue de Naugirard sunday
morning.
II was believed al first that the deed
had been committed rs robbers, bat the
robD=Fy now is bell sEeC 20 have been
only for the purpose of covering up an
other motive
Anne. SteiuheiI, who also was at
tackled by the strangers, and left IN a
supposedly dying cuduItion, IS so Tar
recovered as 10 be able 20 give a good
account OF q part of the tragedy.
She says three men and a woman
entered Lheir home a. j o'clock this
morning She says the gr0man was q
former model for her husband This
woman directed the work Of the men
Mime. Steinheil was made 10 disclose the
hiding place OF her husbands money
ana also tLe family Jewels. 4 cord was
Inen fastened about her neck and tight
sue1 and she became unconscious
shortly afJerWard
The romos of Adolphe Steinheu and
the mother Of Nine Steinheil were Wis
tied next and the occupants strangied
The theory OF the police now is that
the murders were for revenge, and that
the woman model was The aRgTieVed
one who thus sought satisfaction Nine.
Steinael said that the woman seemed
TO know the arrangements Of the house
perfectly. and the police are satisfied
that she is some on who was frequently
taken into the Steinneu home.
A number Of SteinheiIs former models 8
are under surveillance. and an arrest
is likely 10 be made soon.
The Washington times., 1908-06-01
DISBARNENT UNFAIR.
LAWYERS DECLARE
Firms Seek Reinstatement
TO Practice Before
Land Office.

Declaring that the Secretary CT the
Interior has acted beyond his power ana
jurisdiction, the attorneys who were re-
Gently disbarred from practice before
lhe General Land Office today made ap-
phcation for reinstatement before the
supreme Court OF the District.
De petitioners. representing the Har-
vey Spalding g. Sons Co, Milo B. Ste
Vens 4 Co, and the firm OF Edgar L.
Gaodis, state that they have been re-
moved from their practice with injury
to themselves, and without being grant
ed the fair hearing which was promised
them when the original charges Of ina
proper and unprofesslonaI conduct We're
preferred against them.
Each of the petitioners states mat al
though being promised a fair hearing.
Doth by Nespasian Warner, Commis-
sioner of Pensions, and afterward by
me Attorney General for the Interior
Department he never was given a
proper opportunity 10 acquit himself
Edwin Spalding one OF the members
OF the Harvey SPalding * Sons. states
that his attorney Nj Pradt, was no
tined that his client would be given a
hearing al a time when he SpaIding.
was lh with typhoid fever
According 10 section D OF the act OF
Congress regulating the disbarment 90
attorneys from the general land Office.
say the petitioners. they are allowed a
fair hearing on charges OF 'fucom-
potency and disreputabIeness."
They deny in toto the claim that they
ar guilty of having accepted unfair
prices FOR bounty warrants. The meln-
bers say they have been ia business
before The pension office since Is6s
They say tl.at at the time Secretary
Garheld superseded Secretary Hitch
COCK their nrsL notification of disbar-
meut was contained In para graphs pub
iished IN local newspapers
Those bringing action against the
Secretary Of the Interior for reiustate-
ments are Harvey Spalding. James
Spaldiug and Edwin Spalding, constitut-
ing the Spalding firm, Eugene h. Ste
veng, Eveliu stevens. Thomas r. Har-
Uey, HaTJEa III. Harney comprising the
Milo b. Stevens q Co. and Ed
gar laddis. The petition probably viii
be acted upon about the middle OF next
week. when the Secretary of ina Interi-
or viii be required To show cause why
the COmpiaindnts should not be read
mitted 10 practice before the General
Land Office