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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
JOHNSON MEN CONFIDENT.
Montgomery County is Claimed for the
 Governor.

Montgomery, May 17.-(Special,)- )-The belief here tonight is more or less gen. eral that Johnson will carry this county in the race for the democratic nomina- ton for President. The Bryan men by no means concede this. nor do the follow CTS of the Minnesota man claim it with full confidence, but the impression is well established that the Nebraska commoner will lose the Capital City county, even though none is so reckless as to predict that he will not carry the state by a wide margin. If Bryan should fail to take Alabama with him. the most astute political students think he would lose the nomination. Hence the fight has been hard not only to give him the 9 delegates but a majority that is so overwhelming as to leave no doubt that the demand for him is insistent. It looks tonight very much as if both ambitions will be realized.
 The county will naturally vote largely for Chiffon for the supreme court with Simpson possibly the next favorite.
 However. all the others will be literally supported. Although this is the home county of Mastin, Wallace will poll a large vote for game commissioner. Cum nngham will run well for delegate. as he has many admirers here. The outlook is for very heavy vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Presidential Candidate VIII Be Chosen By Voters for
 First Time
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN IN
 JOHNSON'S INTEREST
Contest Between Johnson and Bryan Oversnadows All Others-Bryan Men Are Confident of Over
 whemng Victory.

Montgomery, May 17.-For the first time in the history of the state the voters of the democratic party will vote direct for a presidential candidate on the party ticket tomorrow. The names of John A. Johnson and William J. Bryan will be upon the ticket voted in the general pri- mary tomorrow and the candidate receiv- ing majority of the votes will have the Alabama delegation to Denver instructed for him.
 The plan was adopted by the state exec utive committee at the request of the Alabama friends of William J. Bryan. It was thought at that time that MT. Bryan would not have any opposition for the Alabama delegation. Practically every Alabama daily paper announced for MT. Bryan, and Bryan clubs were organized throughout the state. On the last day on which candidates could qual- fly the name of Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota was put on the ticket, and a vigorous campaign for the final two weeks was started.
 In the towns the eleventh hour can didacy of Governor Johnson has met with
 
 with any defniteness how it has been received in the country. so short has been the campaign. The Bryan men express confidence of carrying the state by an overwhelming majority while the John- son supporters say that the candidacy of the Minnesota governor has already shown that the strength of Mr. Bryan was exaggerated, and that the eleventh hour candidacy of Johnson will be sue eessful. In interest this contest has over- shadowed all others which will be set tied by tomorrow's primaries.
 For president of the railroad commits sion, Charles Henderson, the incumbent, has no opposition. Game Commissioner John H. Wallace is opposed by Capt. P. B. Mastin of Montgomery county.
 Of the races on the state ticket the chief interest centers about the nomina- ton of two associate justices of the su- preme court. There are six candidates for the two places to be filled. It is a democratic primary but a nomination is equivalent to an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
GERMANY WANTS GOLD.
American Product is High But Berlin
 Must Have 1t.

Berlin, May 17.-News that $S,000,000 in gold has been engaged in New York for Germany causes some surprise here because the price of exchange makes tt impossible for Berlin bankers to inn port American gold at profit. On the other hand, the statement cabled from the United States to the effect that part of the gold engaged this week for Paris, Is for the German accounts, meets with a denial from Berlin finaa- ciers.
 Some gold, probably about $1,250,00O, arrived at the German Imperial bank this week from Australia, and $3,500,- 900 more is engaged for shipment next week. Doubt is expressed among the representatives of the German final- cial institutions whethe the imports of the American gold will continue dwng to the present level of exchange, Which Is likely to rise through the gold imports. All the leading ex change rates were advanced today for this cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Secretary Returns from IRspec-
 ton on the Isthmus
WORK GOES ON SPLEND|DLY
MT. Taft Declares that the Actual Work on the Canal Can Be Finished in Three Years, But More
 Time Will Be Given.

Charleston, S. C., May 17.-William H. Taft, secretary of war, arrived in Charleston at noon today on board the cruiser Prairie and after spending a few hours in the city, during which time he was met and greeted by a number of officials and friends, left the city for Washington at 5:55 D. m. Secretary Taft is returning from Panama, having sailed from this port May l, and completing the work which he had in view two days ahead of his proposed schedule. The Sec 1etary dined with Major Rhett and held an informal reception at the Charleston hotel afterwards meeting federal and city officials and friends.
 When asked to say something of condi- tions and prospects in Panama he talked with regard to general conditions but said that he would not wish to be quoted oil such matters as the relations of the United States and Panama, which had been suggested as possible reason for his visit
 MT. Taft grew enthusiastic when tell ing of the excellent progress being made and comparing the situation to that which greeted him on the occasion of his first visit to Panama in 1904
 "The isthmus now presents" he said "an appearance not unlike a factory or mill village, or succession of villages, clear across and the lights at night and noises too, might keep one awake, if not tired enough to sleep well.
 'The health of the canal zone is now excellent" said the Secretary. ''The houses are generally protected with screens and the people seem comfortable and happy. Labor conditions have great ly improved this in all departments and the new importation of Spaniards as a- borers seems to have started a riva' 7 with those at work previously.
 "It Is impressive" said the Secretary. "to see the spirit of the work enforcing itself; every soul in the canal zone seems to have a single ambition, the completion of the great ditch.''
 Regarding certain details of the work, MT. Taft said that foundations for the great Gatum dam had been started and W ere progressing. This immense water barrier will, when completed, produce a lake several miles wide and 20 odd miles long. When asked as to the possibili- ties of concluding the work MT. Taft said: If it was the only matter of digging the ditch. 1 suppose three years is enough at the present excellent rate, but there are other things that We cannot estimate at this time. The work on the locks has not begun, except, of course, in the be- ginning of the Gatum dam. But every thing seems encouraging and it is such a great undertaking that we will not be thinking of hurry or worry It is going ahead satisfactorily and that is grati- flying"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
CLEVELAND STRIKE Is
 STILL IN FULL BLAST

Vice President Behner of the railway mems union, visited nearly every car barn today to note the situation. He re- ported everything quiet and satisfactory. International President w. D. Mahon of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Employees, arrived today and went into conference with Vice President Behner and members of the local execu- tive committee. He heard detailed re- ports of the strike and what progress was being made toward a settlement MT. Mahon also met Joseph Bishop and Judge Owen of the state board of arbi- tration. The state arbitrators still are endeavoring to have the union and Pres ident Dupont of the Municipal Traction company come to some understanding.
 President Mahon said he did not expect to take any active part in the strike, and that he would return to Chicago tonight. Whether the arbitrators will meet with any success in getting locals Of the union and the railway company together was not apparent today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Cleveland, May 17.-Aside from a few minor disturbances the street car strike situation today bore no evidence of vio- lence, while the service given by the Municipal Traction company was greatly improved A police officer rode on each car and screens of heavy wire were pro- vided around the motorman's vestibule. Only one instance of an attempt to att tack a crew of car was reported when a crowd of boys and men sent volley of stones and sticks at a Miles avenue car. Some of the missils found their mark and the conductor drew a pistol, the po- lice say, firing one shot. No one was hurt.
 On many of the lines the company op- erated the full quota of runs that are in effect on Sundays. In the business section of the city quietness prevailed and no crowds gathered. At the barns in the outlying sections there were gather ings of men and boys who jeered the cars as they came in or departed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
STRANGE MISTAKE
 IN HUNDLEY CASE
Judge Hundey Was Not Conr ed By the Senate But By Clerical Was So Recorded in the Congressional Record and This Mistake Will Be Corrected
 In Todays Session.

Washington, May 17.-(Special)-Mem bers of the Senate were greatly surprised today to read in the morning papers story to the effect that the Senate in ex- .ecutive session yesterday had confirmed the nomination of Judge Oscar Hundley for the Northern Alabama district judge- ship. The Senate did not confirm Judge Hundley, and the report that it had done so arose from clerical error. It had been fully understood that the judiciary committee, having reported favorably upon the nomination of Judge Hundley, would allow the case to go over until the next session unless Senators Foraker and Bacon, who are opposing Hundley, would consent to a vote. These senators did not do so, and there is little prospect that they will.
 The case was only referred to inci- dentally in the Senate yesterday, but in some manner the executive officers of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
BATTLESHIP FLEET Is
 READY TO LEAVE FRISCO

Tennessee, Washington and California. The protected cruiser Charleston, flag ship of Rear Admiral Swinburne, also sailed with the fleet but her destination is Monterey.
 The gunboat Yorktown accompanied tie cruisers to Santa Barbara, the South Da- kato, one of the eight armored cruisers composing the second squadron of the Pa eifc fleet, which returned late yesterday from her official trip, did not sail with the others.
 Last of the official entertainments pro- vided here for the Atlantic and Pacific fleets was the banquet tendered last night at the Fairmont hotel by San Francisco Council 615, Knights of Columbus, to the petty officers of the two fleets The ar engagements for the affair were carried out by Rev. Father Gleason, chaplain of the flagship Connecticut. Admirals Sperry and Thomas both spoke and there were in attendance Captains Southerlands of the Ne wJersey, and Nicholson of the Ne braska. Many wives of officers and petty officers also. were among the diners. Ad- miral Sperry made his first speech since assuming command of the Atlantic fee1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Norfolk, Va, May 17.-Wilbur Wright. the Ohio aeronaut, who with his brother, Orville Wright, has recently made rec breaking flights, when shown last nights Associated Press dispatch from London to the effect that Henry Farman. the English aeronaut, who holds the aero- plane record for that country, has issued a challenge to the Ohians to an aeroplane contest in France for a stake of 5000. refused to make any statement on the subject He would not say whether or not he had received Farman's challenge and his plans for the future.
 It is said that the Wright brothers have a machine abroad and that they will sail from New York some time during the next few weeks to enter their machine in contests in foreign countries, but will re- turn to this country in time to enter the government contests at Fort Myer, Va, in August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Senate has not materially increased them. While the exact amount of money will not be known until adjournment the total can be approximately told. The regu- lar supply bills along with other small appropriation measures and the public buildings bill will reach total of about sSSo, ,Ooo.0o0 Adding To this the amount appropriated for the permanent annual appropriations, more than s5o,0oo,oOo, and other incidentals. the amount will be found to be in the neighborhood of the $iO0o, ,O0O.oo0 mark. The appropriations made by the last session of the last Con gress were about s943,0oO0oo. House bills which have been introduced number 2l,- 945 while in the Senate 71G were pre- sented These figures also break the rec ord of the corresponding session of the last Congress Of the ASA Senate bills passed there have been II omnibus pen sion bills, carrying about 200 individual bills Here at least is one source of economy as It is estimated that the plan of omnibus bills saves the government sl 100000 in printing, expressing, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

San Francisco, May 1.-The Atlantic fleet of battleships after 12 days of naval pageantry and merrymalking in San Fran cisco harbor sails tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for Puget sound, arriving off Seattle on May 22 One-half of the ships will dock at the Bremerton navy yard while north and the others will return here for repairs and painting beneath the water line.
 Orders call for the reassembling of the fleet in San Francisco harbor not later than July 3. On July ', the fleet sails for Honolulu and after a weeks stay there goes directly to Auckland. The fleet of armored cruisers, under command .tf Rear Admiral Dayton, sailed south this morning at o'clock and Rear Ad- miral Sperry in command of the Atlantic fleet hoisted for the first time his com manding flag of blue.
 The long line of armored cruisers which sailed for Santa Barbara was headed by the flagship West Virginia and included the Colorado. Maryland, Pennsylvania,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
FARMAN CHALLENGES
 THE WRIGHT BROTHERS

Paris, May 17-Henry Farman, the Eng fish aeronaut now in Paris, said with ref erence to his challenge to the Wright brothers, the American aeronauts, that he would provide $5OO0 for the match and more if required. He considers the Wright brothers as most expert aeroplan- ists and capable of accomplishing won- derful features, but he expressed him. self as believing that the report received here of their recent performances must have been inexact. His experience showed, he said, that it is impossible, as stated in the reports from the United States, to fly four miles in 15 minutes. which speed would be insufficient to keep the machine in the air.
 Next week MT. Farman will begin a series of experiments on an immense plain outside the town of Ghent, which offers facilities not obtainable in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
KING MANUEL STICKS TO
 HIS FIRST SWEETHEART T

been casting about to find an available princess, both favoring one of British extraction because of the close rela- tions between the two countries. A few days ago they were. openly can wasting the matter in the Kings pres ence, when to their great surprise he suddenly announced as his unaltera o,e choice his early love and proclaimed his determination either to marry her or nobody.
 Remonstrances on the ground of reasons of state were without effect and as a consequence the lady in wait ing and her daughter will be asked to go abroad in the hope that long separation will cure the King of his boyhood love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Lisbon, May 1.-The Mundo prints q romantic story about King Manuefs attachment for the young daughter Of lady in waiting to Queen Amelie, which threatens to disrupt the matri- monial plans which are being laid Tor him. King Carlos and Queen Amelie were fully aware of the fondness of Manuel when a prince for the girl, who i8 connected with the highest Portuguese nobility but they consid- cred it simply childish fancy.
 Since Prince ManuePs unexpected ac- cession to the throne, suitable al- lance with European royal house is regarded as a necessity of state. Queen Amelie and the Duke of Oporto have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Washington, May 1z-Conferees on the currency bill will meet tomorrow and the probability is that daily sessions will be held for the next several days. In fact, it is not thought the question of financial legislation will be settled until few hours before final adjournment The differences between the Senate and the House are many. The Senate regards the provision of the House for the formation of clear ing house districts and the issuances ot national bank notes on commercial paper guaranteed by the clearing house associ- ations to be a species of asset currency
 It is said that Senator Aldrich and his fellow-managers of the conference on the part of the Senate are not unalterab.y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Two Men are Charged With Passing
 Worthless Checks.

New York. May 17.-Isaac Goldstein and A. Friedman of Philadelphia, who were arrested yesterday as they were about to board the steamship Vader- land for Europe, charged with securing merchandise by means of worthless checks. were today held in $500 bail Tn police court to await the arrival of extradition papers from Pennsylvania. Additional bail of $500 was demanded in Goldstein's case on the charge tnat he had concealed and removed Is trunks containing merchandise with intent to defraud the creditors of ths Reliance Manufacturing company of Philadelphia. Both men asserted their innocence and said they would resist extradition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
JURY READY TO
 TAKE UP GUINNESS CASE

La Porte, Ind, May 17.-Scenes of last Sunday were repeated today at the farm of Mrs. Belle Guinness, who is said to have murdered a dozen persons and who is now supposed to have been burned to death with her three children in a fire that destroyed her home on April 2S. Thousands of persons visited the farm today, viewing the skeletons of the seven unidentified dead, for the temporary morgue was open part of the day and persons were permitted to gaze at the bones of Mrs Gunness victims.
 J. G. Pamden of Mansfield, N D., whose half brother, John Moe of Elbow Lake, Minn, came to La Porte In De- eember, 1906, to visit Mrs. Guinness, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
uded U. ae of Hund-

the Senate included tt ae of Hund- ley as one of those xS1t> .ed, although it was stated by s.S Q lenators at ad- journment that 1eSsY e had not been acted upon ~
 number Ay.9 wspapers, therefore. took the re esSsS' the Senate executive report raj H 4n the statements of in- dividua1 B z 5rs, with the result that they wen. ong. The Congressional Rec ord of today states that Hundley was confirmed, which is an error. The record will be corrected accordingly tomorrow morning.
 It is one of the few instances on rec- ord where an error of this nature has been made, and owing to the determined fight which has been waged upon Hund- ley his opponents were thrown into a state of consternation. Judge Hundley, who is in Birmingham, is probably the recipient of many premature messages of congratulation. w. 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
BRYAN SHADOWED
 BY DETECTIVES

Washington, May 17.-(Special )-From left the city, w. J. Bryan was constantly shadowed by two detectives detailed from police headquarters. A man named Alp bolt reported to the superintendent of police that stranger had called at his office and announced his intention of hurling or having hurled a bomb at the Nebraskan. The superintendent of po- lice thought the case was one of the crank nature, but decided to have the Nebraskan closely guarded any way. The crank failed to materialize.
 Mir. Bryan knew nothing about the threats and would have probably pro- tested against being shadowed. It is safe to say that the detectives put in mighty busy two or three days following the democratic leader. w. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
WILL TRY TO
 PASS A CURRENCY BILL

opposed to the plan of the House bill if it can be safeguarded so as to remove the asset currency feature. Then 1t Is pos sible that the conferees will work out something that may be acceptable to both branches of Congress. The conferees on the part of the Senate are Messrs. Ald rich, Allison. Hale. Daniel and Teller; on the part of the House, Messrs. Vree- land of New York, Burton of Oho Weeks of Massachusetts, Pujo of Louisiana and Glass of Virginia. All of these legis- lators, including the four democrats. are il favor of the passage of some sort of emergency currency legislation at the present session and on that account, fail- ure to agree is not believed to be possi- ble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
ONE OLD SOLDIER
 KILLS ANOTHER

Dayton, O., May 1.-The bitter enmity that two old soldiers entertained for each diers home last night following quar- rel when John Samuel, aged 67, delib- erately threw from a second-story win dow of the barracks James Bowlin, aged 73
 Bowling fell head foremost on the ce- ment pavement below. His skull was fractured and he died in the home hos pital later in the night.
 Samuel was held on the charge of mur- der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Deputy Sheriff Arrested.

Springer, N. M., May 17.-Deputy Sheriff w. H. Farmer of Dawson was arrested here today in connection with the robbery of the Wells Fargo Ex- press company of $S5,O0O at French last Thursday. Farmer had been detailed to guard the treasure from French to Dawson where the money was to be used in paying miners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

since then has never been heard of by relatives, was in La Porte today to identify if possible one of the skeletons as that of his brother. but the remains were in such a condition that he found it impossible, although he found one of the skeletons to have light hair, which MT. Ramden said resembled that of his brother.
 MT. Ramden said Moe drew S1100 through the First National bank of La Porte from the Bank of Elbow Lake. When he went to La Porte bank he was accompanied by Mrs. Guinness
 A county grand jury will convene to- morrow to take up the Guinness case. It is expected that from four to six days will be required for the grand jury to hear evidence and no report is looked for until the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
NEWSPAPER MEN TO MEET.
Southern Publishers Will Gather In
 Charlotte.


 Charlotte, N. C.. May 17-Publishers representing all the larger daily news papers from Virginia to Texas and the Atlantic to the Mississippi, will gather Tn Charlotte Tuesday for the annual con- vention of the Southern Newspaper Pub fishers association. The programme Tor the two days session embraces addresses by number of prominent Americans, in7 cluding George Harvey of Harper Weekly. " The annual banquet will be h9d Wednesday evening Tuesday afternqbn the publishers will be given car 4de over the city and a smoker in the eFen- ing at the Southern Manufacturers, Sclub. and Wednesday afternoon they will view the county from automobiles.
 Seaboard: Atlanta, all points1 East.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

inspiring. the unfavorab1e weather por- tending some decline in condition which is not, however, believed to be serious.
 The great abundance of money mar ket resources has not been at all af- fected by the important with drawals # government deposits, by the resump- tion of gold exports and by various financing measures through syndicates incident to the new issues of securi- ties. The relaxing tendency of money markets is the rule, not only here but abroad, where an early satisfaction of all demands upon us seems to be in dicated.