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The new South-news., 1908-03-21
COMMITTEE REPORTS.

The finance committee reported:
5. b. 400, TO create special con-
tingent fund to be used by the gov
ernor in enforcing prohibition laws.
Do pass. Minority report fled.
S. b. 4l0, to appropriate $4,000
for the above purpose. DO pass.
s. b. 7. to provide FOR the estat-
hshment of the Mississippi Charity
and Pay Ward Hospital Do not
pass.
$. =. 327, to enforce better sani-
tary conditions in hotels. was taken
N ard passed practically without op-
position.
The Judiciary committee reported: !:
$. B. pos, to fix salaries of district
attorneys and prohibit them from
practicing law except in their official
duties. DO pass.
s. B. 361, to prohibit the exhibition
Of "baby ineubators. DO pass as
amended.
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SENATE.

he senate, by vote Of 25 10 :.
passed the bill repeating the Harrison
county division act.
A measure appropriating $1,000 for
the purchase Of silver service for
the batileship Mississippi passed the
senate.
The senate refused to concur in
the house amendments to the Uni
versity and CollegN appropriation
bill.
5. b. 39l. permitting sawmllls TO
own real estate to the value OF
S.000,00o. was called up and passed
to the heel of the docket.
s. .. 407. appropriating 81 900 for
fire protection at the capitol. was
called ND and passed.
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ATTY and custer case which was re-
Gently decided against it by that trs-
bunal. The application reviews the
proceedings of the lower courts and
sets up various grounds upon which
the request for rehesring is based
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FrTIETH DAY.
HOUSE.

After heated discussion by var
ious members of the lower house, the
appropriation bill carrying over $780,
600 was allowed to go to the senate
without any reduction being made.
The bill was then placed on final pas
sage and taken up and read through
by the clerk, the entire measure car
rying about $3O5,000, or about $780,
600 more than that for the support
and maintenance and improvements
Of the University of Mississippi.
Some twelve or fifteen local bills
were then taken up and disposed Of
in rapid fire order, all Of them per-
tanning to local matters or people, and
exciting neither interest p0S..ai6cps;
1ss5n o0lglos ene countries or localities.
Mr.. Williams, of Kinds, intro
duced privileged resolution similar
to the one that was adopted several
days ago, presented by Mr.. Jones, of
Franklin, denunciatory of the Jackson
Evening News in its utterances con-
cerning certain members and their
alignments and proclivities, or classif-
cation.
Before taking up the local bills
CHAIRMAN Norrell, of the local and
private committee, yielded the floor
to Mr. Bird, Of Lawrence, who wished
to call up the Simmons land tax bill
from the senate. This was the bill
which was introduced in order to
quiet the title Of the state to certain
lands in the southeastern counties of
the state, which we're acquired by set
tiers prior to the abatement of the
act Of March 10, 1872, but who we're
unable, by reason of the then existing
conditions, 70 show tax receipts, and
80, while the people are virtually in
possession Of the lands, they have
never been technically written off the
state land roll. The bill passed with
out opposition.
The afternoon session of the
house, like part of that Of the morn
ing, was devoted to local bills and
measures. one Of the first being bill
70 authorize the supervisors Of Boil
var county to issue 500, 1000 in bonds
Tor the purpose Of improving roads.
During the consideration Of the
local bills . message was received
from the senate transmitting the child
labor and the Old Ladies' Home bills,
WHICH were properly referred.
. SENATE.
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after their escape three OF the men
were caught and brought back 10
prison. Deputies and police are still
searching for the fourth.
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Rome. Ednondo de Amiseis. the !
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FIrTY-SECOND DAY.
HOUSE.

Mr.. Calhoun submitted resolu-
tiop requiring the attendance Of mem
bers during the closing days Of the
session, which was adopted.
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II. r .31. 30 appropriate >aNou
for hre escape on hospital at
NicAshars. 10 not pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
MISS ROWLEY GIVES
 PATRIOTIC PARTY.

Miss Daisy Rowley, director of the Academy of Music, gave the second of a series of dances on Saturday evening in her studio, which was attractively dec orated for the occasion The several stu dios adjoining were used for the enter tainment. An orchestra presented a dance programme, and a buffet supper was served. with the ices designed as Bunker Hills and flags
 About 100 guests were present. including the members of the advanced classes and their friends. Among those assisting Miss Rowley in receiving were Mrs. A. F. Meadow, Mrs. Simon Klotz, Mrs. A. F. Craker, Mrs E. L. Rowley of New Or leans, Miss Alice Fallon, and Miss Spain.
 Mis- Rowley is charming hostess In her studio she entertains frequently at informal events, and both her pupils and other friends have had many opportuni- ties to know something of social life in her pretty studio. Miss Rowley Is at home there every Sunday evening. Her intimate friends drop in for tea, which she serves very prettily, and more often with an elaborate supper.
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NOTES FEN ROUTE TO EGYPT.

Miss Martha Dabney of Birmingham, who is travelling with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Ware has arrived in Alexandria, Egypt. En route the party touched at the Azores, and also went ashore at Porta Delgado, which Miss Dabney in a personal letter to friends in this city describes as exceedingly picturesque, it's situation between the hills and the blue sea. it's quaintly artistic little houses, painted in pastel shades, and their roofs of rich tiles.
 Miss Dabney visited the gardens of Porta Delgado, noted for their variety of beautiful shrubs and tropical plants The orange trees were in full fruit, and the visitors ashore picked the delicious oranges on their visit to the gardens.
 Crossing on the same ship was the Rev H. M. McKim of Washington, the noted Episcopal clergyman, who is now travelling in Egypt. Dr. McKim is being mentioned as the probable successor to the late Bishop Satterlee. He is rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Wash ington. Miss Dabney writes of her pleasure in meeting Dr. McKim, whom she describes as singularly interesting and of attractive personality. He was especially kind to the two young girls in Mrs. Wares party.
 On reaching Porta Delgado another in- teresting person came aboard, member of the cabinet of the late King of Por- tugal. and closely affiliated with the Franco regime. It was there that the party had the first news of the assassina- tion, which was then, as Miss Dabney writes, ancient history. All the talk of Porta Delgado was of the Portugal revolution, the determination to estab- fish a republic. As one of the central figures of the monarchy this representa- tive of Francois policies was the oh- ject of much interest. Miss Dabney de- scribes him as compelling this interest, not only because of his connection with tine Portuguese government but because of his romantic personality. He had every appearance of the typical Spanish grandee, and bore himself with great dignity, confesslng sadly to the crisis through which his people were passing. situation which meant the retirement from active life of many supporters of the late King. With the retirement of Franco his own political career had end ed, and he expected to retire forever from active service.
 The passage, en route to Alexandria. developed much that was intensely in- teresting to young girl, beginning a Journey around the world.
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against federal deposits are required. and makes other changes in conditions gov erning reserves. It provides for insurance of deposits by using the tax paid by the banks on their creulation for that pur- pose.
 "When we shall have made panic inn possible in this country" said MT. Owen, in closing. ''our great republic will move forward with a stupendous commercial development that will be the astonishment of the world.
 "Our resources are infinite, our people the most intelligent, inventive and active in the world. The measure which is now before this body is the most important bill which has come before the Senate for many years, the great variety of opinions proves beyond doubt that our statesmen do not well understand the problem, but they have the intelligence and patriotism necessary and should employ the patient industry requisite to it's complete mastery, so that this measure, when passed, shall he perfect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
ONLY FOUR PEOPLE
 INJURED IN WRECK

Laredo, Texas. February 25.-Authentic reports from the scene of the wreck state that only four persons were injured when a special train bearing party of excur- sionsts from Chicago and Toledo to tine border of Mexico was derailed at Orvile- twelve miles north of this place, last night. Those who were injured were trainmen and dining car employees. all of whom will probably recover. The train was in charge of Charles Gates of Tole- do and it was at first reported that 30 persons sustained injuries. The similarity in names gave rise to the report last night that the wrecked train was that on which John w. Gates of New York and party are travelling en route to Mexico. This was incorrect, the John w. Gates party arriving safely at Beaumont late last night.
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YESTERDAYS EVENTS IN WORLD OF SOCIETY Birmingham Party Arrive In
 Alexandria, Egypt NOTES HERE AND THERE Mrs. TouInin's Bridse-Mrs. Redd's
Mrs. TouImin's Brdge-Mrs. Redd's Tea-Second In Series of Dances. At Academy of Music-Rridge
 at the Country Club.
BY ANNIE KENpRIcK WALKER.

BY ANNIE IhENDhlON WhENEhs
 In compliment to Miss Frances Toulmin of Philadelphia. who is her house guest, Mrs Priestly Toulmin entertained in- formally at bridge yesterday afternoon at her residence on Sycamore street. Of the informal bridge parties Of the sea son none have been prettier or more charming, the guests arriving at 2S0 o'clock, playing their favorite game un- til after 4, when they enjoyed de- licious hot luncheon.
 The pries were unusually attractive, among them a beautiful card table, an artistic work basket and an exquisitely embroidered collar and cuff set.
 George Washington score cards and hatchets and cherries made patriotic decorative scheme, the consolation being drawn from hatchets tied with the Amer ican colors.
 Mrs Toulmin, the charming hostess, received in an afternoon toilette of pale blue; Miss Toulmin, an attractive and charming young woman, was in smart gown of gray, with touches of blue.
 Among those invited to meet here were Mrs. B. M. Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. B. M. Tut wiler, Mrs. Cruikshank, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. James Weatherly, Mrs. Ad- dison G. Smith, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Algernon G. Smith, Mrs. A. M. Hobson, Mrs. George R. Ward, Mrs. A. T. Henley, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Arthur Adams, Mrs. Taliaferro, Mrs. Bradley Saunders, Mrs Harry Mathews, Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. W. E. Evans, Miss Mary Baird. The prizes were won by Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. George R. Ward and Mrs. E. M Tutwiler, ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
FAIRFAX ADVISED
 FISH TO GIVE UP

New Orleans, February 25.-The grounds on which Stuyvesant Fish was advised by his counsel to drop his fight to oust Union Pacific interests from con- trol in the Illinois Central railroad were stated today by E. H. Farrar, of counsel for Mir Fish. MT. Farrar arrived here today
 Assuming that we won the case, it would require about six years to get the Union Pacific interest out of the Illinois Central" said MT. Farrar. Tt would take practically three years to have such a case decided in the supreme court, and as three directors are elected annually, it would probably require three years more before the Union Pacific control would be withdrawn. Litigation of that sort is not advisable"
 MT. Farrar's home is in New Orleans.
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 impressions of the weakness of the navy from the reports of these two of ficers?"
 T can't say as to tn at" replied the admiral. Tt may be that he secured lis impressions from others with whom these officers had talked
 Writer on His Way.
 "Where is this man Reuterdahl now?" asked Senator Dick. It was ex- plained that he was with the battle ship fleet on fits cruise to the Pacific, having been permitted to start on the voyage before the publication of his article.
 Senator Tillman asked the admiral if he knew the names of any officers other than Sims and Hill who had made reports or criticisms which were after wards made the basis of attacks upon the navy.
 1T do not" replied Admiral Con- verse;
 was there any difference of opinion among members of the board of con struction in regard to the matters, such as the position of the armor belt, turret construction and ammunition hoists?" was asked.
 s'The members of the board were unanimous in approving the designs used"
 The admiral stated that q change had been made in the turret eonstruL- z 4ion of the Delaware type, which IS now building in that two stage ann intuition hoist had been authorized. lie said this change had not been made With any idea of additional safety, but because greater speed was possible. ' Mr. Tillman here suggested respon- sibility which Admiral Converse was not willing to assume.
 You as an expert. deny the charges that Reuterdahl brings. Are you pre- pared to back up your position with vour experience and the Knowledge you possess of the construction of bat tleships in other navies and cross eN- anime Commander Sims and Lieuten- ant Commander Hill if they should come here and attempt to sustantitate their views9i the Senator asked
 Seeking the Light.
 "No sir. I prefer not to do that, re- nljed Admiral Converse with emphasls. He made it clear that he did not care to be brought into controversy "ith ms fellow naval officers in such manner. Senator Tillman explained that what ne intended was that the admiral should give to the committee pointers on which Eto cross-examine witnesses who had at i+acl,ed the navy. Admiral Converse then suggested that Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the bureau or ordnance. ana Commander Fletcher. tufret expert anu professor Alger were the best equipped to advise the committee in regard to these matters.
 After further discussion of official re- ports in regard to accidents, 1t was sug- eested that the conclusions in all such cases be sent to the committee. MT Tili- man said;f . ..There are a great many people in the Tinted states concerned in this mat ter. Congress does not want to go on building faulty ships or having people butchered in turrets if 1t can be avoid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Negro on a Hot Trail.

Guthrie. Okla, February 25.-W- H. Hart, negro attorney of Washington. D. C.. arrived here today to act as special prosecutor in the suit of Oklahoma negroes to enjoin the Oklahoma railroads fl om enforcing the Jim Crow law. on his way here he was ordered into the "Jim Crow car when the train reached the Oklahoma line. He left the train at Fallls and drove to Guthrie rather than ride in the separate coach
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cess. Besides the young girls invited to meet her there were several of the mar ried friends of the hostess, who assisted, among them Mrs. ". l.. Murdoch. Mrs. Sterling J. Foster, Mrs. Zell Gaston, Mrs Danforth, Mrs. Hammett. $ A buffet luncheon was served, the dee- orations of the table being of pink earna- tions and azalias.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
PRETTY GIRLS ASSEMBLED
 FOR FIVE O'CLOCK TEA

Nearly 100 guests went to Mrs. William Pittman Rsdd's pretty tea to her niece. Miss Annie Rowan Gaston. of Montgom- cry, a debutants of this season, and who met . number of the dancing set at a large ootillon wesk ot tive ago.
 Mrs, Redd received In white lingerie gown. and Arlss Gsston were . lace -prin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Louisiana's Second Primary.

New Orleans, February 25.-In Loulsi- ana's second democratic state primary. held today, P. M. Lambremont late to- night, led by about 15,0Oo votes in hls con test for lieutenant governor with J. ]. Bailey For auditor. Paul Capdevielle led w. S. Frazee by about 1So00 and for attorney general Walter Guion led A. Y. Coco by the same margin. There was no prospect of complete returns tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Bryan Is Back Home.

Lincoln, Neb.. February 25.-Wllliam Jennings Bryan today attacked huge pile of unanswered letters, which had ac- cumulated at Fairview. The Nebraska editors who are attending the meeting Of the Nebraska Press association called on him during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
SENATOR OWENS
 TALKS FINANCE
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 "Hoarding," he added, with emphasis, lis the effect as well as cause of panic. Fear Is the soul of a panic, and fear may be founded on any of number of things"
 The fear of the depositor, he continued, was the real factor that should be dealt with in treating panics. That could be done in no better way in the judgment of the Senator than by assuring him of the safety of his deposit even if the bank is found to be insolvent.-
 Commenting on the national banking system, he condemned the tying up of the resources and reserves of the bank in loans for speculative purposes when they should be available for legitimate com merce. The loaning of funds to active of ficers of a bank without proper safeguard should, he declared, be forbidden, and cash reserves should be strong then He then analyzed~in detail the provisions of the pending currency bill.
 Issue Not Big Enough.
 ''while the committee bill recognizes the importance of emergency money" he said, "it limits the issue to s5Oo.O0OOOo of emer- gency notes. which has been demonstrated with great force by the chairman himself, to be insufficient in volume, and then imposes restrictions that will prevent any but fractional issue of the volume sug- gested.
 "The bill makes the emergency notes national bank notes in form, requiring 66O0 varieties of notes without sound req son, when these notes are really made United States notes, payable in gold or it's equivalent
 Although two-thirds of the banking capital of the United States banks, trust companies savings banks, and private banks are not allowed to have emergency currency United States bonds are not per mitted for this purpose" He condemned the provision of the bill providing for the proportionate issue of emergency currency among the several sections of the country -as one section might be in dire need of such currency and the balance might not want them at all.
 OWen's Substitute.
 Referring to his proposed substitute Cor the Aldrich bill, Mr owen said it pro- posed United States notes for emergency use instead of bank notes, and provides for their instant issue It allows all national state or savings banks and trust companies putting up the necessary se- curity to use them. It provides that United States bonds may be used as se- curity. but strikes out railroad bonds. It does not limit the quantity of emergency notes that may be issued. It requires a tax of per cent on the emergency cur rency during the first four months and per cent the rest. It prevents active off cers of banks from borrowing their funds except under safeguard. The use of de- posits for speculative buying of stocks. bonds, etc., is prohibited. Bank reserves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Edison Is Improving.

New York, February 25.-Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, who recently undey- went an operation for the removal of aH abscess, had a comfortable night and his temperature was normal today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
French Car Arrives.

Michigan City, Ind, February 25.-The French car No. In the international New York to Paris race, arrived here at e:l5 D. m.
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Chris Theodore has moved his bootblack stand from Al Campbell's to the ssOnly'' bar Der shop, S05 N. 20th St., next Marvel Theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

Order all your whiskies and brandies from P. H. Hambright & Co.,, 601 Franklin St., New Orleans, La. Quick deliveries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
SAY TO CENTRAL
 Two Double Two

And we are in touch with you. The facili- ties of the most up-to- date laundry are yours. Try us. Our wagons cover Gre a ter Bir- mingham. =: : ;:
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CARDS AT THE CLUB.

For the benefit of the Boys club, which is sadly in need of financial assistance, d card party will be given at the Country club this afternoon at o'clock. Bridge sections will be made up and also other sections, at which those who do not play bridge may enjoy euchre, or other games of cards. Mrs James Weatherly, Mrs. William D. Nesbitt, and the other mem- bers of the board are working enthusi- astically for the financial success of the entertainment. It is expected that the card party will be one of the largest en- tertainments for philanthropic causes that has been given this season, owing to the public interest in the welfare of the Boys club, which number of Birmingham 5 most prominent philanthropists have maintained through trying season.
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MT. J. F. Duskin of Montgomery ar rived in the city last night.
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MT. T. M. Campbell, a popular citizen of Andalusia, Ala, is visiting in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

MT. Tendon B. Mabson will leave "wednesday for New Orleans.
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MT. s. A. Cefalu of the firm of F. Alosi & Co.,, will leave over the Queen and Crescent for New Orleans, where he will spend a week at Mardl Gras.
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ed. We want all the light we can get on this subject"
 The committee then took a recess un- til ? p. m.
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The Elenor Hord club will meet with Mrs. William FIuneer Johnson, 911 South Eighteenth street, Tuesday, March 3. As there is business of importance full att tendance is desired.
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Enthusiasm is daily increasing in Company G. Sunday the company went on a practice march to the artesian wells near Gate City, and there struck camp for the day. The march was very successful. especially in guard mounting and tent pitching. It is the intention to have a series of these marches from time to time before camp, thereby perfecting themselves in camp duties.
 The following non commissioned of ficers were appointed Monday night:
 First sergeant Robert. Ritchie; sec- ond sergeant, H. c. Pool; third sergeant. B. N. Starnes; quartermaster sergeant, B. l.. Ingram first corporal and assist ant quartermaster, H. N Starnes, Jr.; second corporal, D. E. Shoaff; third corporal, J. D. Brown; fourth corporal, B. M. Meadows; fifth corporal, W. Y. Bartlett.
 The other n-commssioned of ficers will be appointed at a later date.
 Company c has been invited by the Birmin gham Athletic club, and has ac- cepted, to give an exhibition drill at the Society Circus to be held by the Athletic club at the Jefferson theatre on March 23 Sixteen to twenty of the best drilled men will be picked for this drill. and the whole company is now hard at work preparing for it.
 As the company will be inspected on April or ', they are holding drills twice each week and expect to make Q good record.
 The Jefferson County National Guard association holds it's regular monthly meeting at the atmory Of Troop D on Sunday afternoon at o'clock These meetings are very. interesting and instructive and all members are requested to be present.