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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
LOCAL TRAFFIC MEN
 WILL ORGANIZE TODAY

A 2 o'clock this afternoon the Birming- ham Transportation and Traffic associa- tion will be organized in the office of the Alabama Car Service association. A com- mittee consisting of the representa- tives of all the roads entering Birmingl ham, with Superintendent Hutchins of the Southern, chairman, will report on reso- lutions and bylaws this afternoon. Offi- cers will be elected and the organization launched.
 It's purpose is to create greater har- mony and to exchange ideas in the trans action of Birmingham business. Active membership will be open to officials of all the roads entering Birmingham. It is formed along the same lines as the asso- citation in Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Flower Show.

Great preparations are being made for the flower show, which will take place in Bessemer on November and G.. The show will be under the auspices of the Civic Improvement society, and some handsome prizes will be awarded. All growers of chrysanthemums are urged to prepare for the occasion, as it is hoped that many will enter the contest.
 State Horticulturist Mcintosh of Au burn will be at the show and will give the lovers of flowers some valuable hints in an address that he shas been asked to make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
JONES THREATENS WITH QUO WARRANT BeSsemer Will Reopen Board of
 Education Matter ALSO GOING AFTER PERRY Thinks He Cannot Serve as City Att torney, Solicitor and Attorney
 for the A. G. s. at the
 Same Time.

Bessemer, October .-(Special.)- According to the statement of T. A. Moore. the present school board will be brought into the limelight again.
 At the last meeting of the board it was decided that their names would be inscribed on the cornerstone of the new high school building, and the question as to whether any names at all should go on the cornerstone has been freely talked on the streets by many citizens
 q shall also enter quo warranto pro ings to enjoin the present board of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
To Enjoin Solicitor.

I shall also enter quo warranto pro- ceedings against Ben G. Perry for the purpose of showing by what right he has to serve as city attorney and at the same time serve as solicitor" said MT. Moore. MT. Perry is also local attorney for the Alabama Great South ern railroad, which corporation owns valuable franchises through the city, and the proceedings will also show wh ether or not he can serve the rail- road and at the same time hold the sOlicitOrship"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
BOARD OF TRADE
 ON NEW COUNTY

The much discussed new county ques- tion is to come up today in an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trade. There has been much discussion among the mer- chants as to how they should stand on this question, and 1t is apt to bring up a split sentiment, such as was experienced in the Commercial club.
 While some are bitterly opposed to any action which might affront the trade of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Brilliant Recital Planned.

Wha is destined to be, in all proba- bility, the most enjoyable musical event of the season, will occur Monday night, November ?, when Miss Mary Angell, the brilliant pianiste appears in this city un- der the auspices of the Music Study club.
 Miss Angel is considered, by the most severe critics, to stand second to none among the pianstes of America; she has been a pupil of the worlds greatest mas ters-her latest instructor being Lesehit- izky. the famous Viennese master and teacher of technique, whose words of commendation of Miss Angelrs artistic accomplishment and ability places her among the great pianistes of today.
 The Music Study club will doubtless count Miss Angells appearance as one of the IT bst pleasing and successful events of the Aeason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
To The Patrons Of The Old Apple
 Tree At The Alabama State Fair

We return sincere thanks for the 1ib- eral patronage given our juice of the apple pure fresh cider under the old apple tree like grandpa used to make The old apple tree will be removed into the heart of the city of Birmingham by us and under its boughs and in a parlor where ladies and gentlemen may drink with comfort will be served the juice of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

Bessemer, others are insisting that they will be the biggest losers if the new coun- ty is formed, and they should put stop to any splitting process for Jefferson.
 The meeting will be held at o'clock. Resolutions urging the passage of the Overton good roads amendment will be passed and the board will ratify the ac- tion of the good roads committee. It is expected that a large crowd will attend as the new county issue has become so hot that it's handling is sure to raise smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

the apple-pure, fresh cider like grandpa used to make. Notice will be given of places through the papers.
 The old apple tree and the juice of the appe-pure, fresh cider, was awarded the first prize at the Alabama State Fair. A patent has been applied for.
 ADDISON w. LYNCH AND JOHN We MARTIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
French Translator Dead.

Paris, October 19.-John Durand who translated into English the historical works of H. A Taine, is dead He was a well known member of the American colony of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

tributing market her rates from both the west and east had been the same as AL lanta until in 1888 the building or new lines of railroad materially reduced her distance from navigabe waters and con- sequently secured for her lower rates on western products.
 The rates to Atlanta and Birmingham from Memphis in 1891 were to:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

l Seaboard for Atlanta Shortest, quickest; two trains, 6:15 a. m., 4:15 p. nl.-On time line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

Paul!
 l will give in my next article some facts about Alabama's transportation as affected by the Tennessee river and final ly a brief summary of the present rate situation in Alabama and the facts which make necessary opposition by the Ala bama railroad commission to an increase in freight rates at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
To CURE X COLD IN ONE DAY

let's. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure E. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BODY OF WOMAN IN RIVER
seareher- Find Miss Bertha Wander
bilt Dead-Nystery sur
rounds Case.

PRINCETON. n. J.. May iS-The body
Of Miss Bertha Vandsreilt, the assistant in
the library % Princeton university. who
disappeared wednesday afternoon. was
found today floating in the Raritsn canal
& short distance from here The body was
found BY william Bake and J. Millwood
sslte. two boy campers who live in Tren-
ton. y. J., while they we're rowing up the
cansl
Although parts OF the girrs clothing are
missing, there appeared 10 be no signs Of
foul play. A few scars Of a slight chsrac-
ter. which may have been received during
the five days the body had rolled along the
bed Of the stream. were found on the face
and forehead.
W. G. Chase, an uncle Of the girl, ordered
the body removed TO his hogne IN Princeton.
An autopsy will be held this afternoon.
Miss Vanderbilt was last seen about 8
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the earn
egie Lake aoueduot. and II is supposed that
she was drowned in an attempt to ford the
stream. which flows under the canal
Miss vanderbilt's parents live in Amster-
dam. y. y.
NEW YORK. May ls-Berths Vanderbilt,
the young librarian. disappeared last week.
Mrs. William Robinson has told the police
OF Princeton that On the night Miss Van
6erbnt disappeared. she saw her IN an
automobile with another young woman and
man The man is said to have been a
Princeton graduate. who was a suitor OF
Miss Vanderbilt while IN college. He came
TO Princeton last Wednesday to attend
the Cornell Princeton base bail game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
WHITLoW'S TRIAL FOR MURDER
lola, Kan, Man Accused of killing
Young Woman infatuated
with Him.

lola. Kan. May lS-ssmuel whitlow.
q school teacher. married and the father
% family was PLACED on trial here today
for the murder Of Mss May sapp, daugh-
ter OF J. n. sapp. rich retired farmer of
Moran. Kan.
The murder OF Miss Sapp was most
brutal. Wealthy and talented. as the state
alleges. during her school days she fell In
love with the schoolmaster. later he mar
RED but she continued 10 meet him. On
the night Of September q. complaining Of
being IN. Miss Sapp left the home OF her
father. saying she was going for a walk.
A few minutes later her mother heard a
cry from the back yard Of the Sspp resi-
dence and then the voice OF her daughter
calling "oh. mother" Rushing into the
yard Mrs. Sapp stumbled over the pros
trate form Of her daughter. Her throat
had been cut from ear 10 ear and death
resulted in a few minutes.
The state charges that Samuel Whitlow
had continued his relations with Miss sapp
after his marriage and finally tiring Of
them, met Miss Sapp by appointment the
fatal night and murdered her.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BISHOPS MEMORIAL IS HELD
Services at General Conference for
Leaders Who Died During
Quadrenntum.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May ls-Memorial
services in honor Of the bishops and officers
Of the general conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal church who have died during
the last quadrennium, occupied today $
sitting Of the general conference. These
bishops were 1sasc w. Joyce, Charles c.
McCabe, James n. Fitzgerald, Edward G.
Andrews, Samuel NJ. Merrill and Charles
H Fowler and Rev. Dr. James NJ. King,
secretary OF the Board Of Home Missions
and Church Extension.
PTTTSBCRG. Pa, May decentralization
with the Methodist Episcopal CcngregR-
tional and United Brethren churches was
considered at tcday's session Of the general
conference OF the Methodist Protestant
church.
The committee appointed by the genera,
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church held at Baltimore, composed O;
Bishop II. W. Warren. the Rev. Dr. J. s
Gouher. president Of the Woman's coIlege
at Baltimore, and United States Senator
J. P. Dolliver OF Iowa. appeared before a
committee Of thirty-three members Of the
Methodist Protestant general confereno e
bearing fraternal greetings and appealed
to the conference to send them back with
encouraging news.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BIG TALK By HEPBURN
Idaho Senator Starts Fiibuster
Against Homestead Bill.
CONFERENCE AMENDS MEASURE
Change Would Allow Settlers 800
Acres Of Any Lands.
REPORT FINALLY WITHDRAWN
Mr.. Hepburn Threatened to Speak to
End Of Session.
BULKELEY PUSHES NEGRO BILL
Connecticut Senator Expects TO Have
Rs-enIistment BAN PAAsed by
Senate Before AaSOurn-
meat.
Change Would Allow Settlers 32C
Acres Of Any Lands.
REPORT FINALLY WITHDRAWN
BULKELEY PUSHES NEGRO BIZ.

WASHINGTON. May Is-The senate to-
DAY held q short legislative session nearly
half q which Was consumed by Senator
Hepburn in q flihustering speech against
q conference report On q bill to increase
homesteads on non-irrigable lands from 10
70 go acres. which he declared would apply
10 The richest farm land Of Idaho, After
proceeding for an hour. the Questionable
report was Withdrawn
The conference report on the legislative.
executive and judicial appropriation bill
was approved BY the senate.
Senator Bulkley Conn spoke in favor Of
passing his bill 10 authorize the president
20 re-enlist the negro soldiers Of the Twen-
fy-ffth infantry. and declared that II pos
sible be would secure action on Il during
the present session.
Senator Hepburn Qdaho) today sent out
an alarm that he would not tank TO the end OF
the session rather than permit the sdop-
tion Of q conference report on the bill TO
provide an enlarged homestead The bill
as PASSED by the senate limited the in
creased Homestead Of go acres to non-ir-
riEsble arid and serni-srid land. and the
house struck out arid and serni-arid
land
M Hepburn charged that the bill was 8
land-Ersbbing measure. permitting g sin
gle settler 70 take go instead Of SO acrss
Of non-irrigable land Mr.. Hepburn pro
ceeded 20 make good his threat to talk the
session 70 a close. and after an hour had
passed. Mr. Nelson Of Minnesota suggested
70 M smoot that the conference report
be Withdrawn. and that course was fol-
lowed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
MEN NOW IN ARE GAMERS
President of Cleveland Road Refuses
10 ArbitraIe Upon This
One Point.

CLEVELAND. o, May lS-The first at
tempt by the members of the State Board Of
Arbitration today to bring about peace be-
tween the Municipal Traction company and
its striking employees resulted in q failure.
President Dupont conferred with Members
Bishop and Owens of the board in regard
10 the strike settlements, and while he
agreed to srbitrats some points he would
not concede the one thing for which the
men stand determinedly.
In no case will I Arbitrste the reinstate-
ment Of the men at the expense OF those
now employed he said. I shall stick for
the seniority Of runs, those now working
getting preference"
President Dupont was asked whether he
would arbitrate all other points He re-
lsled that he would arbitrAte no point until
the lawlessness had ceased.
Vice President Behner OF the car mems
union said:
We are willing 20 entsr into q fair Srbi-
trstion We want 10 do that at once. II
they do. We are not willing TO wait until
our union is knitted in the back. There has
not been one dessrtion from our ranks.
Six crews OF the Municipal Traction com
pany have deserted
Deeds OF violence continued to be reported
on the part Of strike sympathiEers through
out the day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
cASTRo'S HOLD UPON PEOPLE
Minister Russell says U O. Strong
He Niniusirea Venezuelan
situation.

NEW YORK. May lS-w. w. Russell,
American minister 10 Venezuela, arrived
here today on the steamer Caracas. Mr.
Russell was accompanied by his family.
He IS home on leave Of absence and will
so to Washington tomorrow. Mr. Rus
sell said little information was obtainable
at Caracas regarding conditions at Ia
Guaisra. which is under close quarantine
as a result Of an outbreak Of bubonic
plague.
Reports OF serious differences between
President Castro OF VeneXuels and Minis
ter Russell were denied by Mr.. Russell
The minister said that while It was true
that he and President Castro were not ia
perfect accord on all subjects there had
been nothing in the nature Of serious
trouble In their relations. Mr. Russell said
reports Of President Castro's so health
have been considerably exaggerated; that
the president appears 20 be in excellent
physical condition and rides out every day.
MIR. Russell said there appears TO be no
doubt Of Castro's hold upon his power.
The rank and file Of the army Is loyal TO
him. he said. and the officers are hts
friends. The people Of Venezuela must
be In sympathy with their president too"
said the minister. ''eise they would not
submit to his direction Of governmental sf-
fairs"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
FLEET OFF FOR PUGET SOUND
Vessels Leave San Francisco at Noon
in DriEElinE Rain for
Northern Tria.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May lS-The
Atlantic battleship fleet, under command
Of Rear Admiral sperry, weighed anchor
al II 10 O'Clock this morning and sailed out
Of San Francisco bay in a drizzling rain
for Puget Sound
The flagship Connecticut headed the
column. which was made up Of the follow
ing ships: The Nebraska and the Wiscon-
sin taking the places Of the Alabama and
Maine:
First squadron. first division-connecticut
Kansas, Minnesota and Vermont.
Second diyision-Georgia, Nebraska,
Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Second squadron, third division-Louis-
lana, Virginia. Ohio and Missouri.
Fourth division-WiscoIsin, Illinois. Kear-
sarge and Kentucky.
Captain Wainwright commands the second
division and Captain Schroeder the fourth
division.
The fleet is scheduled TO reach Puget
Sound May p.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
TAFT GREETED BY FRIENDS
Secretary Of war So Busy He Cannot
TDlk 40 the PreEi-
dent.

WASHINGTON. May ls-secretsry Of
War Taft returned 10 Washington from
Panama today. The secretary reached
Charleston yesterday on the cruiser Prairie
and made brief stop in that city.
Soon after his arrival the secretary went
to the White House and talked with the
president for half an hour. but did not
discuss the results Of his trip 20 the 18TH
mus because OF the presence in the ex-
ecutive offices OF a large number Of Wis
itors. who insisted on shaking hands with
the secretary and congratulating him on
the outlook for his nomination for the
presidency. The secretary stated that he
would confer with the president tonight
and also talk with Secretary Root during
hte day about the boundary dispute be
tween Colombia and Panama. He declined
to discuss this phase of his visit TO Pan
anna, but expressed the hope that a solu.
tion was in sight.
The secretary has an engagement ts
speak before the Tennessee Bar assocla.
ton on May ..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
GOVERNOR SUGGESTS REFORM
Executive of Louisiana In His InauEu-
raj Opposes Track Gambling
For High License.

BATON ROUGE, La. May IS-Raoe
track gambling TO be suppressed absolutely
and local option, combined with high
license, 10 regulate the liquor traffic. were
two Of the most salient recommendations
Of Governor Sanders Inaugural message TO
the legislature today. other features OF the
message were: The eradication OF lobbying
at the state capitol; recommending exten-
sion Of the period OF exemption from taxa
tion OF factories; prohibition OF concubinage
between white and negroes; and the prohibi-
tion OF state OF federal officers from acting
as election commissioners or clerks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
SEAMEN BARELY SAVE LIVES
Take to Boats when British Vessel
Blows Up Near santa
Elena Peru.

NEW YORK. May lS-six seamen who.
with twenty-five others, had q narrow
escape from death when the British
steamer Cseique blew up and sank off the
Peruvian coast last month. arrived here
today on the steamer Finance from Cristo-
bal The other members OF the crew, all
Of whom escaped. remained in Peru. The
caeique was bound for San Francisco with
= cargo Of naphtha- When l50 miles off
Santa Elei.s. Peru. il caught fire. the
nEptha exploding and the thirty-one men
on board rushed for the boats. They
reached the Peruvian coast three days
later.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
Conarmation by Bi.han.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D, May ls-1specisl)
-Rt Rev. Thomas O'Gorman. Of this city.
Catholic bishop OF the eastern diocese Of
South Dakota. viii on Wednesday Of this
week visit Elk Point for the purpose OF
confirming a class OF sixty. This viii be
the largest class 10 be confirmed in thar
city for some years. Il has been four years
since Bishop OGorman conferred the
sacrament Of confirmation in Elk Point The
visit OF the bishop win be an event OF i'm
portanoe among the Catholics ~ Ezk Point
and vicinity. High mass will be celebrated
al l0.sO O'Clock Wednesday morning. after
the arrival Of Bishop O'Gormsn. by Father
Charles Robinson Of jefferson. assisted by
a large number Of priests from thc extreme
southern psrt Of South Dakota. who viii
gather al Elk Point for the occasion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
Nfuv-a1k~e Iays on Men.

-IIrCHELL g D.. Nay iA-(speeiall-
Tee siilEzsk=e rcsa has suspended op-
s7stions In improving ITS traekags facilities
bstwesn Mitchell and Chamberlain. owing
70 q general retrenehmsnt that has been
reoently inaugurated b. the eastern board
q directors of TIE company. For several
months past the company has been shipping
heavier ussls 70 this city and distributing
them along ths line OF road 70 the west
and Il hAd q large force Of men a. work
putfinE n the railx- While the WORK WAS
bsine earrisc forward an order was re
sved % lay 0ff the men and about 100.
% had been engaged I'm laying the new
fzsls were discharged ms neE rails are
bout fifteen posnds 20 the foot heavier
Ran thu rails nos In use. the heavier rails
relnH mace nsosssaEy by the heEvieT traffic
-izat a now belnI oo1ducteA - -tse Back
Bll8 eountry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
Development of on Land.

LANDER, Wyo.. May H-(specislp-An
English syndicate Is soon 10 take over the
OF wells. lands ard otheT property of the
Belgo-Ameriosn on company In this vicin-
ity. The purchasers will build a pipe line,
for which surveys have already been made,
from the wells on Little Popo Agie 10 the
Northwestern tracks IN this city. Contracts
are TO be placed for a daily delivery OF
100 barrels Of oil al the railroad for q
period OF five years. II Is expected the
operations Of the English syndicate will
cause a revival OF activity in the local
fields
The Independent company has been idle
for several weeks waiting Cor material
ordered IN the east
The Nstrons-Fremont company is sinking
its casing still deeper 20 tap. a stronger
flow OF oil known 70 exist below the present
deDthA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
HIS WIFE WILL CARE FOR HIM
Marion Holloway ia Released By Gear,
a. n IuvsaIIs and ParOled
10 HIa wife.

PsrolAd 10 MS wife hy TIE juvenile court
Marion Hall0way, Forty-seventh and Fort
streets. Is in q unique position Holloway
is only II years old. but was married IN
March 2 IN C0uEgcil Bluffs 10 q young
woman OF IA EeiEhbors complained that
ne was IN the habit Of using very bad Ian
guags toward them and he was brought into
juvenile court, sE he Is SIN under the age
urnit Judge Estelie lectured him and then
decided his wife. clothed with proper au-
thority. was the one 10 see that he behavfd,
20 a formal order Was entered psrolling
hira 70 her.
This case brought out the fact that the
law gives an unusual advantage 20 girls
When q woman marries her minority ceases
and the authority OF the Juvenile court over
her ceases. but Holloway, though ne Is
reoosnissd as The head of family can
claim no such advantage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
Bladder THAN MRS. GUINNESS
Wall Of GuiIeless Farmer who sends
His Money 10 widow" who
Needs Ia.

'-she are q badder woman than Mrs. Gin
ness of Lopourte. Indisny." writes Paul
II Adams Of La Seusr. Minnesota, 10 the
postmaster OF Omaha. in reference 10
Mrs J. c Hallyday OF Omaha. who has
l,rEuiled Paul Adams out Of S1E Of hard
sarnu6 cash a seen her advertlsin in the
Farmers Tribune Of scioucx city Iowsy.F
writes Mr.. Adams. SHE sayin she war q
wi6oww and wsr 1onsum and had shout
2s00 dollars an farm. She wantin com
panyoun I write 10 her and she ssid send
her saa. buf a had only 12S and send her
that She said 10 meat her in sante pawul
but she don't come. wish you sho this
letter 10 eheef Of polls at Onsha and see
n he cant found her. She are a bladder
woman than Mrs Ginness Of Lopourte.
Indiauy. I work for my money very hard.
She Is a frawd Please have the cheef Of
polls found her. She lives in omswhsw.
She are a serpent In the grass Paul H.
Adams. Il Ssuer. MINI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
FEE GOES BEFORE COMMISSION
Attorney for Convicted Man Files
Complaint Charging In
sanity.

4 As move 70 save James J. Fee. who was
\ s1nvicted Of trying TO extort S.on from
luther Drake of the Merchants National
hank from going 20 the penitenusry. his
attorney. sidney W Smith, has filed an
lnsaniiy complaint against Fee and his
mental condition viii be examined by the
irsanity commission. The complaint was
flee Monday afternoon and hearing will
be had as soon as DR.. Tilden, the insanity
expert OF the commission, can make an
examination Of Fee
Al The trial an insanity defense was put
u2 for Fee. but the Jury disregarded T. and
returned . verdict OF guilty. The offense
carries with il a peEalty Of from one 10
three years Ia the peniieBtiary. Fee threat
ened 10 blow up the bank with q bottle he
said contained -glyeerine, unless the
money was paid him.