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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Damage of Over a MiIdJa Dollars Is Done In Cities
 and on Railroads
WACO SUFFERS GREATLY
 AND WORST IS ID COME
At Ft. Worth 5000 Peorsons Have Been Driven From Their Homes By the Back Waters From
 Trinity River.

Ff. Worth, Tex, April 19.-The indi- cations tonight are that the storm which has prevailed for the past several days in North Texas is about over, and with no more rain avenues of travel will be reopened within two or three days
 The Texas and Pacific rans-continental line is cut in. two. there being no less than IS serious washouts between this city and Baird, 140 miles to the west. There has been no train in from Cali fornia or out in that direction since Fri day morning, and railroad officials do not expect to open traffic before Tues day.
 The St Louis and San Francisco has lost miles of track between this city and Brady, and one great steel bridge over the Leon river is reported to have been destroyed The Frisco officials are mak- ing no effort to operate trains, traffic having been abandoned entirely on the F't. Worth division.
 The Rock Island has abandoned its Dallas-Ft Worth service entirely on &C., count of the soft track, and the cuts caying in, which rendered the use of tracks too dangerous to be attempted.
 At the passenger station of the Texas and Pacific here hundreds of people are waiting for the traffic to be reopened
 Telephone and telegraph wires are down and there is no way to communicate with points west of Weatherford
 At Waco the Brazos river reached it's high water mark at p. m. today, when tlle gauge showed S5 feet. East Waco was inundated by the breaking of 
 damaged and hundreds of head of live stock have been drowned. The situation is serious there and the worst of the rise is yet to reach that point.
 The Cotton Belt railroad has lost many of it's bridges, and it is not attempting to run trains.
 The International and Great Northern railway is badly crippled. The city water works at Waco were damaged to the extent of $50,000.
 Worth about noon today and two hours later the water began to recede, the rainfall ceasing tonight. At the time the City park and vicinity was inundated to a depth of about ten feet. The tracks of the street railway company leading to Arlington Heights were washed out for a quarter of mile. and communi- cation with that section of the city was cut off Between Ft. Worth and North Ft Worth where the packing houses are located, the water reached depth of six to seven feet.
 Fully 5000 persons, principally of the poorer classes, were driven from their homes in the submerged district. Many Of these are being cared for today by charitable organizations at the expense of the city.
 The reservoirs and mains of the water works company were overfiowed with the muddy water of the river and before they can be cleared it is feared consid- erable sickness may result.
 While an accurate estimate of the mon etary loss at this time is impossible. 1t is believed that the loss will exceed million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
PRINCE OF WALES WILL VISIT
 QUEBEC WITH MUCH CEREMONY

London, April 19.-Arrangements have been completed for the visit which the Prince of Wales is to pay to Quebec in July, to attend the tercentenary celebrations, and dedication of the monument on the plains of Abraham, to Wolfe and Montcalm and the men who fought under them for possession of what is now the Dominion of Cana da. This will be the princes second visit to Canada, he having crossed nearly 10 years ago, when on his world tour, going from ocean to ocean and visiting all the chief towns en route. He also spent some time enjoying the fishing and hunting of the northwest.
 This time, however, he will go no further than Quebec, and his stay will not be extended over fortnight. The Atlantic will be crossed on a fast cruiser, probably the Minotaur, ac- companied by another fast cruiser, as an escort, the two leaving Portsmuoth on July 16 and reaching Quebec on the 23d.
 The British Atlantic fleet will go over in advance of the Minotaur and her escort, to take part in the celebra- tion, and give fitting welcome to the heir to the throne upon his arrival in Canadian waters. His royal highness, too, will be accompanied by a brilliant staff, so that none of the pomp and ceremony of the British court will be missing.
 French and America sauadrons will also be at Quebec, and invitations have been sent to France and all the col onies to send delegations to take part in the celebrations Australia has ac- cepted and will be represented by Lord Dudley, the new governor general or the commonwealth.
 The Prince. on landing, will be re- ceived by the governor general, and will be presented with an address by the Dominion parliament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
STRIKE AT CHESTER.
Cars Are Operated, But Few People
 Ride on Them.

Chester, Pa., April 19.-Little disorder developed here today in connection with the street car strike. Cars were operated at intervals on nearly all the lines of the traction company, but there were few pas sengers. Each car was guarded by the state police, and there was but one vigor- ous attack on the part of the strike sym pathizers Shortly after the cars were started crowd on Second street began throwing eggs at the men in charge of one of them, and when the supply of eggs gave out the strikers began using sticks and stones. The mounted officers routed the disturbers and arrested several. Throughout the rest of the day the stril> CTS and their sympathizers were satisfied to stand along the streets and boot at the police and the men operating the cars when they came along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
SURPRISE TO OFFICIALS.
Action of Italy s Tai ,en to Be of Great
 Significance.

St Petersburg, April 19.-The Italian naval demonstration against Turkey, which was announced here late last night, came as a complete surprise to the Rus sian government officials, and to the members of the diplomatic corps as 1t has not been preceded by any intimation of the existence of dispute between Turkey and Italy The various diplomats and the Russian foreign office officials heard the news with great show or interest. the concensus of opinion being that this action on the part of Italy IS of great significance, occurring as 1t does at the time when the Sultan's. best friend Emperor William of Germany, Is visiting in the Mediterranean. The opinion Is eX- messed here that Italy's bold example in dealing with Turkey will lead to more vigorous intervention on the part or Great Britain and Russia in behalf or Macedonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
 CHILDREN OF REVOLUTION.
National Society Holds Convention In
 Washington.

Washington, April 19.-The National So- ciety of the Children of the American Revolution began their annual convention here today when they attended in a body the services at St. Johns Episcopal church. The pastor, the Rev Roland Gotten Smith, spoke especially for the benefit of the children. The convention will be in session three days
 The annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon, where patriotic services will be held around. the societys tree, planted April i9 1896, will be made tomorrow, and a wreath will be placed on Washington's tomb.
 Business sessions will be held Tuesday. when the reports of national officers state directors and others will be read. A low ing cup offered by the founder will be awarded to the society which has given during the year the largest amount of money for the chldren's room in Con- tinental Memorial hall, and a second cup offered by the state directors of New York to the society in her state which has gained during the year the largest number of members. The national so- ciety's emblem will be awarded to the state having the largest number of so- cietieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
ITALIAN WARSHIPS
 PROCEED TO TURKEY
Italy Will Demand That Turkey Come to Terms on Macedo nian Situation More Energetic Measures Will Be Taken-Cause of Trouble Is Refusal of Turkey To
 Establishment of Italian Post Offices

gent, not wishing to cause complications which might endanger the accord of the powers with regard to the Ottoman or Balkan problems.
 Apparently Turkey came to the conclu- sion that the Italian government would never resort to extreme measures, in view of the fact that the Macedonian prob lem is pending for the settlement Of which the accord of the powers is in- dispensable, and she went so far as to order detachments of troops to guard the Italian postoffices and thus prevent the work from being carried on. To thls provocation the Italian administration felt that it could only reply with coerctVe measures, in order to protect the dignity of Italy and safegaur gaer rights.
 Great satisfaction i&ItNt here and it is stated that all M9Awers have ap- proved 1taly's disio M take recourse to force if necfsary FV lprotect her in terests which | an Raicbhtion that they believe Italy ha no intdShtion of perma- nent territorial bccupatton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
BRYAN HAS BUSY WEEK
 AHEAD IN NEW YORK Cll Y

Mr Bryan is to breakfast with Henry Watterson at the Manhattan club, and to lunch with Augustus Van Wyck at the Lawyers club. Monday night MT. Bryan will deliver a lecture in the borough of the Bronx. On Tuesday he will be the guest of Governor For of New Jersey, at Trenton, and that night will be a guest of the Delaware club at Jersey City, N. ]. He IS also expected to speak at the joint dinner of the members of the Associated Press and Newspaper Publishers assocaition' both of which organizations will meet in annual session in New York this week. The dinner will be served It the Waldof Astoria, Wednesday even the Waldorf Astoria, Wednesday even ably on Thursday.
 Secretary Taft will be in New York during Monday only, and will deliver the principal address at meeting or the Laymens Missionary movement, in Carnegie hall Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

New York, April 19.-The presence III New York at the beginning of this week of two prominent figures in na- tional politics will center political in- terest in this city for a few days at least. Neither William J. Bryan nor Secretary Taft is scheduled to make any public utterances upon current issues. but Mr. Bryan may take occa- sion to touch upon affairs political at the dinner of the Delaware club in Jersey City on Tuesday evening, at which he and Judson Harmon are to be the chief guests.
 A number of conferences between MT. Bryan and prominent democrats of New York are expected to take place during his stay. and these may be of unusual significance, in view of the in- terest from the situation growing out of the quarrel in the New York state democratic convention. On Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

Rome, April 19.-An Italian squadron, under command of Admiral F. Grenet, will set out probably tomorrow for the purpose of making demonstration in Turkish waters The squadron comprises Il warships and includes the battleship Regina Elena, commanded by the Duke of Abruzzi Altogether the vessels will carry 5509 men, and their objective point will be Asia Minor, some 700 miles away.
 It has been decided, if it Is deemed necessary. also to occupy a small island off that coast, but it is hoped here that Turkey may see the error of her ways, and give full satisfaction, so that more energetic measures may be avoided.
 The difficulty between tEe two nations arises out of the refusal of the Turkish government. to permit the installation of Italian postoffices in Turkish territory, which at the same time, other foreign nations have established and are con- ducting postoffices there without inter ference.
 Considerable irritation has been felt here also over the murder of an Italian missionary in Tripoli and the persecu- tion by the Ottoman authorities of na- tives who have sold land to Italians, but the present action of the Italian govern ment is based primarily on the post office question. With regard to this, how ever, the Turkish ambassador in Rome has pointed out in an interview that his government has in no instance granted to the countries in question such priVi- leges although it has 'tolerated the postoffices which they have maintained.
 For years it has been felt in govern ment circles in Rome that Turkey has been taking advantage of the interna- tional situation to act in high-handed manner towards Italians, showing put little respect for Italian rights. rms government, 1t is stated, has been lndul-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
BIG FIRE AT EUTAW
 WITH LOSS OF $5O,O0O
Fire Originates Drug Store and Sweeps Over Block Causing Entire Destruction of Many Stores and Contents and at O'clock in the Morning Was Still Burning
 With the Probability of a Far Greater Loss

citiutaw, April -(Special)-A fire which is supposed to have originated in the store of the Eutaw Drug company, and which was still raging at 3 o'clock this morning, has already entailed a loss of between s5O0OO and $75e0O, with many thousands of dollars worth of property exposed to the further spread of the flames.
 When the fire was discovered it had al- ready gained considerable headway and spread rapidly. At o'clock every build ing in the block fronting on Crairie street and extending from Boligee street to Clinton road had been destroyed, and although a considerable amount of goods was saved from the ravages of the flames, the loss in the one block alone will not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

fall short of s5O,0OO. The fire is still burn- ing toward the west but it is believed that the flames have been gotten under control. and further extensive damage is not expected.
 The buildings destroyed were those oc- cuped by the following firms:
 W. N. Palmer, grocer.
 Eutaw Drug G <pany, Tate x Malone, A. C.. HarrE e neral merchandise. Eutaw Co E& onery.
 Fuller & ES ieimer, offices.
 Holleys S- ind building.
 A. W. s n & Co.,, general merchan- disc.
 K. G. A S3, livery stable.
 J. " Eand c. J. Geary, residences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

Washington April 19.-"The postmaster general is calling the attention ot Con gress to the fact that the establishment of a special local parcels post on rural routes would wipe out the postal deficit. says a statement given out at the depart ment and would tend to make the tree rural delivery setf-sustaiping besides be- ing boon to the farmer and the retail country merchant. Tlhere are now in op- eratlon sS. OBS rural routes. serving pop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
CONGRESS PAVES WAY TO
 REPUBLICAN, DISASTER

Washington, April 19-(Special.)-The political significance of the work of Con gress last week has far outweighed that of the political conventions held in the same period.
 At the weeks end the press bureaus of the Taft and anti-Taft interests handed out their stereotyped formulas for proving that they had surrounded everything in sight Each side was cheerful and con- fident.
 But back of it was the grim. growing gruesome conviction in the minds of both faction that in truth Congress was paving the way to a republican disaster next Mo- vember. The week had brought approxi- mate certainty that the session will end without any accomplishment worthy of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

Washington, April 19.-Memorial services were conducted in the House of Represent tatives today for the late Representative George Smith of Illinois For the first opened with prayer, the House during that period having technically been in ses- sion. In view of yesterdays episode be- tween Speaker Cannon and MT. Williams. the minority leader, growing out of the speakers arbitrary adjournment of the House, it was deemed wise from party standpoint to have as many republicans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
CHICAGO TAKES ACTION. Federation of Labor Makes Protest
 Against No Legislation.

Chicago, April 19.-At a meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor today reso- lutions were passed protesting against alleged hostility and indifference of Con- gress to demands of working men. In- cluded in the resolutions was a petition for the immediate passage of the bill amending the Sherman law, and of the bill limiting the power of courts to is- sue injunctions in labor disputes. The resolutions declare for individual and col lective action in favor of only such can didates for President, representatives and senators as will give support to the de- mands of labor. The action was taken at the request of Samuel Gompers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Jay Gould Wins Easily.

Tuxedo Park, N. Y, April 19.-Jay Gould, amateur champion court tennis player of the world, defeated Pierre Loril- lard, Jr., of the Tuxedo Tennis and Rac- auet club today in the third and final round for the gold racquet championship by three straight sets. so; 6-l; 60. To- days victory makes Gould the winner or the $2Oo gold racquet outright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Assassins Kill Second Member of the
 Same Family.

Mobile, April 19.- Aspecial to the Regis- ter from Pensacola says that John Pat terson, stepson of Archie Smith, a promi- nent ex-Confederate, whose daughter was shot recently while seated in her room by unknown parties, was ambushed near Chipley, Fla, while returning home. It is believed both shootings were done by the same parties. Following the first ..ilooting the family moved from the for A, CT neighborhood. hoping to be safer but M is believed that the would-be assassin followed them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

the name, and that the republican party will be blamed for that failure.
 Currency legislation of a sort calculated to forefend in future the disasters of the past seems to have been shelved. It has but followed in the wake, one by one, of the various progressive policies whi ,h the President has urged upon Congress. The sessions end has been brought in sight, but that is all.
 The prospect of going back to their constituents and explaining why nothing whatever could be accomplished is not cheering republican members of either house. Almost any republican who can be induced to discuss the subject candidly for five minutes will lead the way to a consideration of the probability that 1t will be no easy matter for the repub- licans to carry the next House. w. S..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
 HOUSE ARE VERY BRIEF

as possible on hand. About 100 responded to the notification; although any prospect of clash with the democrats was dis sipated when it was observed that only a few were in their seats Speaker Can non and Messrs Payne and Dalzell occu- pied their accustomed places until the journal had been approved, and resolu- tion adopted providing for adjournment immediately after the deliverance of eu- logies on MT. Smith, when they took their departure, as did mslny Of. the neinber With the exception of Mir DeArmond, none of the minority leaders was pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
INTERVIEWS ARE UNTRUE.
Frank Gould Sends Denial Of Pulp
 lished Statements.

New York, April 19.-Frank Jay Gould. whose domestic affairs have been the subject of much public dis cussion during the last few days, today addressed the following telegraphic message to the Associated Press:
 Hot Springs Va, April 19. "To the Associated Press, New York. "Alleged interviews with me are un- true. | have refused and must posi- lively refuse to discuss my personal affairs.
 (Signed) FRANK JAY COULD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Farmer Dies of Wounds.

Knoxville. Tenn. April 1s.-George NJ. Smith, a farmer who was shot by a negro high wayman on one of the main streets of Bristol Saturday night died today following an opperation. The police have not been able to find & clue to Smiths assailant. Smith was able to grepple with his opponent aud succeeded in wrenching the pistol from the negro and firing at him as ne Aa1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
PARCELS POST SERVICE
 OF BENEFIT TO FARMER

ulation of 15OOOOOO people. and should aa average of five 11-pound packages be car ried on each trip throughout the year, it is estimated that s15.Oo0,oOo would be real ized and the net return to the govern ment would be more than sufficient to equal the deficit
 A statement issued by the postmaster general giving the postal receipts Tor March. 1907. shows a decrease of S26OSoi, or 3.1l per cent, at the largest 90 post offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Watchman Dies a Hero.

Waco, Tex, April 19-After rescuing several young women employees from the building of the Independent Telephone cor any, which was ablaze, R. M. Goode, a watchman, was overcome by smoke and suffocated early today when he re- entered the building to assist another to safety. The building was totally de- stroyed. causing loss estimated at $40,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Narrow Escape From Death.

Manhattan. Kan, April l9.-W. W. Hut ton, principal of tue Manhattan high school was waylaid by three men, beaten into insensbility, robbed and thrown un- der the wheels of a train last night. The professor was rescued after one leg had been cut off. The robbers escaped,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
SEABORN WRIGHT
 ON PROHIBITION

Atlanta, April Especial = Speaking to $500 Atlantians in the Grand opera house this afternoon on prohibition, Hon. Seaborn Wright de- clared that if the democratic party could eliminate Tammany and the Chi cago saloon bum element from it's com position it would sweep the country like whirlwnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
In Memory of Paul Revere.

Boston, April l9.-The 133rd anniversary of the famous ride of Paul Revere was commemorated in Boston today by the unveiling of a monument in Fanuei hall Schoo. children of the city took part in the exercises, which were under the auspices of the Sons of the Revolu- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Former Senator Dead.

Port Townsend. Wash, April ls.-Dr. simon E. Conover. who, during the ad- minstration of President Hayes, was United States Senator from Florida, died at hospital today of infirmities result ing from old age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Affairs Are Hopeless.

"I know no such man. he replied, and then added but what is the use Of dis cussing that? Assuming that we had one man of exalted patriotism and undoubted capacity. he could never aspire to the presidency simply because he could not offer to his followers the assurance of public punder, which here constitutes the prime attraction of public office. The af- fairs of the republic are absolutely des- perate. We are like children unable 10 care for ourselves, and our only hope lies in the intervention of some strong power, which in spirit of humanity will lay firm hand on us and guide us along the path of safety until such time as we may by force of education develop a capacity for directing our own affairs.
 The same views are expressed by Sep- tmus Marius. a judge of the supreme court who recently secured the protec- tion of the French legation for exiles in the Island of St. Thomas.