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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
No Likelihood of Mar.

Washington, October 7.--The probabili- ties of war in the Balkans are today lessened, according to dispatch received at the state department from Mir Rives, secretary of the American embassy at Vienna. MT. Rives made this statement after communicating to the department the announcement of the Emperor of Austria that he extends the right of sov- ereignty of himself and the House of Hapsburg over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Baron Hengelmuller, the Austrian Hun garian ambassador, was caller on Sec retary Root of the state department to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08

vile, Ga, called an election on issuance of electric light bonds, and Lyons, Ga, and Millen, Ga, awarded contract for the erection of lighting plants and water works systems
 Bids for constructing a postoffice at Marietta, Ga, are invited West End, a suburb of Birmingham, has ordered an election on the issuance of $25,000 of school building and S1OO00 of city hall bonds. Chattooga county, Georgia, invites bids on constructing a new courthouse At Opelika plans for $2500O church were accepted. The list of new residences an nounced for the week is a long one, and some of them will be particularly hand some Much miscellaneous construction work is reported, and the list of resuming industries continues to occupy an im- portant place in the current news"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
At the Majestic.

There is no class of vaudeville enter tainment that is lacking in the high-class bill that is being offered at the Ma jestic this week. Music, comedy, novelty and acrobatics are all well represented, the comedy end being especially virile and breezy. Lewis McCord and company keep everyone in good humor with the absurdities involved in 'Welly Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Seats for "classmates."

Seats are placed on sale this morn- ing for Norman Hacketts appearance at the Jefferson theatre Saturday after noon and night. Demille's human and comprehensive touch in "Classmates" has been noted more than once. Military life as seen at West Point and stern realistic melodrama depicted in the South American jungle balanced with touches of refined home life. make pretty strong combination for the heroic actor, a com bination Norman Hackett in the great part of Duncan Irving has not been slow to avail himself of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Plans for Waterworks.

Gadsden october 7.-(Special.) )--J N Hazelhurst of Atlanta, consulting en- gineer for this city, will arrive to- morrow to lay before the city council the plans for the rebuilding of the water plant. The council is anxious to get at the actual construction as quickly as possible. If the plans of the engineer are promptly indorsed work may begin within the next 30 da
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Fred Irwin,s Maiestics.

At last the burlesquers have found a managerial Moses to lead them out of the wilderness! That man is Fred Irwin and his offering the Majestics Fancy real dyed-in-the-wool musical comedy with 65 people, all specially written songs and music, an operatic chorus of male and female voices. a pony ballet, a bevy of beautiful show girls and a cast of all- star principals at the Gayety at usual pricesl The usual matinees will be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Powder Trust Case Continued.

Wilmington. Del, October 7.-Upon ap- plication of counsel for the government the master who is hearing testimony in the stIt to dissolve the alleged powder trust today granted an adjournment, and arranstd to begin taking testimony in New y}Drk on Friday of this week It is stated that the adjournment was taken becausd the defense declined to make any edmissiSns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Postal Changes.

Washington, October 7.-(Special )-Post- masters appointed: Brilliant Marion county. Charles A. Buck; Inland, Blount county, James A. Brice. Matthew K. Newton is appointed regular, John T. Newton substitute, rural carrier Route l, at Dothan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
JUDGE BREWER WINS NEW FRIENDS Presides In Circuit Court of
 Dallas County "A RARE MUSICAL TREAT Concert by Miss Fannie Lockett Marks, Miss Elsie Jones and MT. L. p.
 Merkle-Other News
 of Selma.
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT

Selma, October 7.-fSpecial 1.-The fall term of the circuit court of Dallas coun- ty has come to an end. Judge Miller of this district and Judge s. L. Brewer changed benches this term. Judge Brew CT won for himself quite reputation for fairness among the members of the bar, and the docket was cleared in good time. There were large number of capital cases on the docket, but the larger portion were settled through agreement between counsel and the solicitor. Thirty years was the longest term given any of the defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Accused Men Discharged.

Lexington, Ky, October Tn the cir cult court today the case against Ebert Hargis, Ed Callahan, Alex Hargis and Jesse Spicer, all charged with the assas- sination of James Coekrill in Breathitt county, were dismissed on motion of the commonwealth. States Attorney Allen announced that the cases had all been tried before and no conviction secured, and he did not think they could be con- victed The dismissal was accordingly entered A similar charge against Bill Brtton, for the same murder, was con tinued until the next court term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08

Scoop" sketch which gives MT. Me- Cord and his associates, Miss St. Clair and MT. Fritz Adams, ample opportun- ities for the display of their talents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
A Musical Treat.

Last night at the Central City club an audience of music lovers were given a real treat in a concert by Miss Fannie Lockett Marks of Montgomery, assisted by Miss Elsie Jones and MT. l.. P. Merkle of this city. Miss Marks is violinist of recognized reputation, and Miss Jones possesses a soprano of wonderful volume and sweetness. MT. Merkle is an accomp- lished accompanist The audience was lavish in applause and the musicale was indeed one of the most enjoyable ever given in this city. professionals of note not being excepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
ROUTE OF CARS TO FAIR
 GROUNDS

In on Third Avenue to 18th
 street; 18th street to First Ave nue; First Avenue to 18th street; 18th street to Third Avenue and out Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08

Try The Gawk for half-tone cuts. Age-Herald building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08

Southern Railway, the only afternoon train to Washington, Philadelphia and New York; through sleeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
A Music Study Club.

Selma possesses musical talent and music lovers in large numbers. A late organization is the Selma Music Study club, the members of which are the best known musicians of the city. The first meeting was held this morning with Mrs. w. w. Harper on Parkman street, and Bach was the subject. The first part of the morning was spent in answering queries, and then followed a programme which gave great pleasure. Delightful re- treatments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08
Local and Personal.

S. A. Fowleks has gone to Virginia to accompany his mother, Mrs. NJ. P. Fowleks, to her home in this city. Mrs. Fowleks has been i'll all the summer, and her friends will be glad to learn that she has sufficiently improved to return to her home.
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Doyle will leave next week for Danville, Va, where they will make their future home.
 This afternoon at 3:30 o'clock occurred the wedding of Miss Mathile Wolf to MT. Monroe Gusdorf, Rabbi J. H. Rap Ian officiating. The wedding was a quiet affair owing to bereavement a few months ago in the family. MT. Sam Gusdorf. brother of the groom. and Miss Irma Wolf, sister of the bride, were the only attendants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28

Mems 500 Sweaters, made in V
neck shape, in combi- N1 ~
nation colors. Sizes 81. III
IS, aud 20. Special at. AsE/
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
FIRE ALARM COMPANY
SCORED BY REPORT

That the Natioas. Automatic Fire
Alarm Company is grossly negligent In
attending TO its fire-alarm business is
the statement made by Walter G Al
len. electrical engineer OF the District,
in a report 10 the Commissioners. Mr.
Allen incloses the reports OF Inspectors
A. IL. Morehead and James a. simp-
son. in which they direct attention 10
the difficulty alleged to have been eX-
peTienced recently in getting into COM
munication with the company on the oc-
casion of a small FIRE In the Adams Ex-
press Company's office.
1.-The attempt made by one Of the en-
pIoyes Of the Adams Express Com
pany TO send IN an alarm through one
Il the boxes OF the National Automatic
Fire Alarm Company was q failure as
far as this department was concerned
for no notice OF &c reached hre-alaTnl
Headquarters, said Mr.. Allen. Tho
company is furnishing a most unre-
liable service TO those business houses
from which II is obtaining its revenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
MESSAGE IN BOTTLE
SENT BY LOST SON

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 2S.-The and
ing Of a sealed bottle on the beach at
Galveston TO some extent cle6=s the
mystery surrounding the DISAPPEARANCE
Of William CharlesWOrth. a young civil
engineer. and son OF Benjamin Charles
WORTH a wealthy manufacturer Of San
Francisco.
The young man left home IN the latter
part OF October for a tour abroad, with
a view OF taking up special engineering
work. He was wei supplied with funds,
and reached New York safely. Nothing
more was heard from him until the bot
tie message was found on the beach
here. 1t contained tie engraved visiting
card Of the young man with this note
Pencilod on. the back.
'On the coast OF Florida The finder OF
this message. will confer a great favor
by notifying my father, Benjamin s.
CharlesWorth. 78S State street. San Fran
cisco. This VIII throw some light on my
disappearance from home"
The card bears the date OF November
Il, 1907.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
STATE OYERCHARGED.
EXPERT DECLARES

HARRISBURG, Pa. Feb. 2S.-''We viii
close the States case, so far as re-
buttal evidence is concerned, this az
ternoOn, and 1 see no reason why the
arguments can not be completed and
the case in the hands of the jury by
Tuesday ncon," declared Prosecutor
Scarlet today before court opened in
the so-called graft trials.
The first witness today was Charles
II. Johns. OF Milwaukee, an expert on
furniture and furnishing. He bid for
part Of the work when the original con-
tracts We're drawn, but did not secure
any awards. His testimony was that.
in nearly every instance, the State had
been very greatly OverChaEged for FUR
niture. He swoTe positively that, even
though the furniture was specially de-
signed. the figure paid 10 SanderSOn was
exceedingly high.
on cross-eXamination the defense's at
tOrneys tried 10 show Johns was dis
satisfied bidder who had been unsuc-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
CITIZENS SEND MOOSE
TO BALK TROLLEY GRAB

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s-The populace of
Whiting. Ind. the Standard Oil city
just south OF Chicago. has risen in in
dignation against an effort OF three Of
It's cOunciimen to push Though a trac-
ton ordinance for a band Of Chicago
promoters. Yesterday thu council re-
ceived an ominous protest from a com
mittee OF fifteen leading citizens. The
envelope which contained the document
was sealed with wax, which held IN
place a piece OF hempen rope, in the
form OF a moose.
The franchise attempt is a revival OF
the effort which resulted IN a violent
riot in the council chamber Of Whiting
last November. Al that time citizens
poured IN, broke the furniture and
drove the aldermen into flight Just as
the ordinance measure was coming Ip
for passage.
The company which Is seeking the
franchise is an oIshoot OF the South
Chicago City Railway Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28

Mems 500 and $50 Domet Fiannsi
Pajamas: extra full cut: in ZnA
blue, pink, gray, and tan ngS
Special, at....-.......-...s--.... ~ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
Japan PLANS TO SEIZE
ISLANDS FROM CHINA

PEKIN, Feb. 2s.-News that Japan
has laid claim to the Yalu river Islands.
az Korean territory has fairly paralyzed
Chinese ofhcialdom. That the ISLANDS
belong to China never before has been
questioned.
Though neither OF great extent nor
value. they are OF some strategic i'm
portauce, and 10 be forced to surrender
them without the shadow Of preteSt
on the Mikado's part would De the
deepest possible humiliation 10 the
Chinese,
The claim is generally accepted here
as a mere basis for trouble. and a.
threatening to bring the increasing frir-
ton between the two governments 70
a crisis soon
No formal demand for the islands has
been made. but Il is ASSUMED that the
Japanese soon viii attempt 10 seize
then-s China has been taken completely
by surprise. and is undecided what 20
do, but sentiment IN government circles
strongly faVors resistance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
WIFE VISITS PATRIOT
IN. RUSSIAN FORTRESS

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 2S,-Mrs.
Nicholas TschaikowslSy has been per
mitted to see her husband in the pres
ence of his prison keepers. in the Fort
ress OF St. Peter and st. Paul
He wished to send a message TO the
American people. through the press, eX-
pressing his appreciation Of American
sympathy which ne is confident is not
without influence upon the higher OF
hcials of Russia.
He asks TO be confronted with the ac-
cusatiOn against him, and declares he
viii then be able TO prove his complete
innocence. His purpose in returning TO
Russia was not revolutionary agitation,
but 10 gather at first land material for
lectures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28
Pies for Prisoners
Stolen From Tombs

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-somebody got
the goats Of all the prisoners IN the
Tombs today.
This is pie day at the big prison, and
Caterer Lowenstein ordered 400 choice
specimens Of mince. apple. and peach
- be divided among the 100 prisoners in
the institution.
When the man called to deliver the
pies he left his horse and wagon stard-
ing at the side entrance Of the building
until he could go in and ask for keep
er 10 help him carry IN the load.
While he was gone some one mounted
the seat and drove away.
SO far the pies have not been found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28

and is misleading them in the belief that
II Is in close touch with the Fire De-
partment."
Mr.. Allen recommends that the com
Iany be notified that il a similar failure
results again It's privileges will be
revoked, and its connection with the
District hre-alarm service removed en-
tirely. The recommendation has re-
C6iVed the approval OF Commissioner
Mcfarland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-28

cessful in securing contracts because he
mad been underbid.
Johns absolutely denied this. He eX-
planned that he had prepared bids for
the specifications for a Philadelphia
firm but insisted he knew what ne was
talking about and that the State had
been robbed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
MORAN A CONSULTATIVE
Boston's Bizarre District Attorney
 Sent to Adirondacks.

Boston, June 1),--The announcement to-day that District Attorney John Brown Moran, of Suffolk county, was afflicted with tuberculosis and would be obliged to leave Boston at once for the Adirondacks for an indefinite period marks a halting place in the career of one of the most picturesque characters who have ever held office in the com- monwealth
 True 10 his sobriquet of "rhe Man Who Dares," the district attorney Is not at all cast down by the verdict his physicians have found against him. My physician tells me I've got 10 de- stroy the tuberculosis bugs or they will destroy me- said MT. Moran tonight Its tough news, but l told my physl- clan that the germs might get the best of me for a while possibly but will get the of them in the end, for after I'm dead I'll have my body cremated and burn them alive
 Continuing, the district attorney said If l can I'm going 10 come back to Massachusetts and be governor of the state yet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
END OF CONVENTION General Association of Connec- tiout Wound Up It's Meet
 ing Yesterday.

The 199th annual meeting of the General Association of Connecticut
 which convened with the Grand Ave nue Congregational church. was brought 10 close yesterday noon. It wae the general opinion of the attend ing clergymen that 1t was one of the best meetings ever held. The weather was fine, the program was well select ed and embracing a number of pertin- ent and interesting papers on live sub jects and the discussions were car ried on In manner that denoted in tereet on the part of the members. or especial interest was the discussion on, The Healing Ministry of Jesus, after the paper by Dr. Haynes.
 The attendants spoke In terms of praise of tho entertainment received in the homes where they tarried and on the part of the Fair Haven church
 A splendid luncheon was served by the ladies of the church on Tuesday even ing. A party of dozen or l5 accepted the invitation of Rev. Mir. Brown and inspected tho new parsonage of Pil- grim church which they praised highly,
 Some of the clergy returned home Tuesday evening but mosr of them re- mained for yesterdays session. Ar engagements were partly made for the bi-centennial of next year as outlined in the report of the committee pub lished in The Journal-Courier and which promises to be very interesting. Rev. Timothy Dwight, D. n. of this city was elected moderator and will preside at the hi-eentennial meeting and Rev, Joel Ives of Hartford was elected registrar; Rev. w B. Hubbard of Centerbrook, scribe; Rev. Gurdon F. Bailey of Westbrook. assistant scribe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11
TAFT ASSURED
 OF NOMINATION
(continued from First Page.)

(tonunued rom flrst fage.) committee will be ready to report to the convention before Thursday. June ls.' said Daugherty. "It am chos- en as a member of the body, l shall oppose any proposal for an all-night session of the committee on Tuesday, as from present indications, 1t would he impossible to dispose of all the cases that will be brought before the committee even If this expedient were to be adopted cannot see how the committee will be able to prepare its report for presentation to Wednes- days session of the convention, ana it probably will have 10 work all of that day and part of that night in order to be ready for Thursday. A proposal has also been made that the committee might hold continuous ses- sions, the members sitting in relays. would oppose this plan too, because 1t might result in confusion as to the report of the committee. Every mem Der should take part In all delihera- tions, that there may be no chance for misunderstanding on the floor of the convention.
 Tt Is certain, however. that the report will be handed to the con vention Thursday morning. In that case, the delegates will be able to proceed with the nominations, and should be able to complete the work before adjournment on that day, thus carrying out the original program for the convention"
 There was a sudden cessation of ac- tiVity today regarding the vice presi- dential situation. This was largely due to the announcement made by Frank H. Hitchcock that the Taft forces would not take part in any campaign for the second place on the ticket The leaders of the ''allies" adopted the at tltude that 1t had not been customary for the party to consider the vice-pres- idency until after the first place on the ticket had been filled, and that there was no present reason to depart from this precedent What discussion was heard centered largely about Senator Deliver. of Iowa. and Secretary Cor telyou.
 An indefinite, persistent rumor, which could not be confirmed in any direction, prevailed today to the effect that Gov, Hughes would got permit his name to go before the convention This rumor, coupled with an Associated Press dispatch from New York, in which Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the New York state central commit tee, expressed himself as believing that his state Is entitled to the second place on the ticket if Gov Hughes be not given the first place, led to much dis cussion as to whether the governor of New York could not be induced to &C., cept the presidential nomination. The entire story, however, was indeh- nite, and could not be substantlated in any quarter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-11

school officials should be allowed to de. yise ways and means to secure those ends and should be held responsible for success or failure.
 Methods of appointment should also be changed and rules similar to those In Providence should be adopted Rules relating 10 tenure of office should be passed protecting the interests of the teachers, strange as it may seem, ev- cry teacher in New Haven Is appointed every year of her service; as a conse- quence teachers of twenty or twenty live years service have been appointed twnty or twenty-five times, as the case may be.
 Tho board should establish and up- hold the spirit of civil service, and should fix compensation so that 1t would attract and hold the services of the best teachers. Members should at all intervals visit schools and meet both teachers and pupils, and say few words of encouragement to both, thus showing a live interest in the work of the schools.
 These, in brief, are some suggestions that in the writer's opinion would bring the schools closer to the people would TX and maintain a high standard of work, would put the responsibility where it belongs. and, finally. would bring about that cooperation so essen tthA A'i shhlHldGAOIY anu eluCitnt NOIk In educating our boys and girls to grow up and 10 become good and useful men and women.
 In conclusion I will quote what a very distinguished editor once said on public school education:
 The public schools should be cher ished and supported by the people. No philanthropy Is better than that which carries the light of Knowledge as a free gift 10 the cor. and no patriotism can be higher than that which provides n good education for a whole nation. If the educational results of such schools bring disappointment, the responsibility rests with the people. They provide the machinery and they must watch It's working-m watch it even if farm, and desk and shop and office be neg lected for the dearest interest of a nation Is tho education of It's children.
 WILLIAM II, HACKETT.