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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Every time Alfred Austin bursts into
song a series OF critical explosions oc,
ours all over the world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Aeroplanes of the Wright pattern
are 20 be on the market soon at about
$4,000 each. Take a few home to
amuse the children.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Hope has been described as a life
preserver with most Of the cork out
OF IT,"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

A craze for aeroplanes is developing
But that is a business which is liable
20 frequent drops.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

The Bocootawanankes Canoe club
was recently organized at Pawtuxet,
r. l. Imagine a girl trying to work
that name onto sofa pillow!
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
He Mlaht Have EIared up.

Willie Oceanbreeze-What did her
father say to the match?
Tessie SummerGirl-Oh. he made
light OF it-Smart Set.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

A whistling buoy adrift is soaring
mariners on the wide Atlantic. But If
II only refrains from The Merry
Widow" ct al. all may yet be well.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Maybe the airshlp will GUST the war
ship, but II will have to take several
feeds OF gas or gasoline first.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Though 1t Is foretold by aeroplane
manufacturers that the battieships are
doomed. the scuttllng Of those impress
slve vessels will bo postponed awhile.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Now that II has been discovered
that sweet potatoes make an excellent
brain food some philanthropist should
work to have the price reduced.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Emperor Franz Joseph still enjoys
his favorite pastime OF hunting at
Ischl. and In spite of his rs years
climbed 5000 feet the other day and
shot four stays.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Iceland is eager for home rule. In
other words. It's people want to be
their own icemen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

It's better to occupy a matched cot.
tAge than n marble mausoleum.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

The man who prides himself on al.
ways saying what he thinks seldom
succeeds in saying anything any one
else wants to hear.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Few Of us have shoulders that will
not drooD under the weight OF mag.
mary troubles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

About this time paterfamillas getl
stalled with questions from Young
Hopeful on school subjects.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

The proper study OF mankind 10
man, but the most talked OF one Just
~ present is tuberculosis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

The man who Isn't satisfied until hi
IL married isn't always satisfied then
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Lewis Single Binder the famous
straight Sc cigar. always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. IN.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Who was Il that said the new fem.
inine hat wasn't to be bigger and more
outrageous than ever?
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Before attempting to get what you
want find out what you want
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

You don't have to go to q rink 70
see lot OF cheap skates.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

IL Cures while You Walk
Aliens fcut-Easo f.r and bunlunA hot syFgatV
eallous aching feet. - AL Druggists
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

To be ignorant OF ones Ignorance e
the malay OF ignoranoe.-sprita.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

4 woman can always keep a secret
II you don't tell II 10 her.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Mrs. "lnaloWs Soothing Syrup.
Fcr chidrrn teething, s1ftens the gGfas reduces IN
eAmnAion, AliAy pain, cures wind COLI. sc botte.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-
ment this happiness Is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepare
ton for healthy maternity Is
accomplished by the use of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08

Washington, June 7.-"I look forward to the day when those of the north and those of the south will join alike in deco rating the graves of their common dead This was the sentiment voiced by Gov. Robert B. Glenn of North Carolina to a vast assemblage gathered today In the Confederate section of Arlington National cemetery to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day Governor Glenn and Rep resentative Thetus w. Sims of Tennes- see were the orators.
 After paying warm tribute to Gen. Rob ert E. Lee, saying that he was one Of the greatest chieftains that the world has produced. Governor Glenn made a sig nificant reference to General Grant.
 Every true southern man respects Grant for his kindness at Appomattox," he said, "and the southland would not rake up an error of the past to brand his character"
 'I can truthfully say continued the governor, that 1 long to see the day when the name of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant shall be loved and respect ed in every nook and corner of the old Confederacy, and when the names of Lee and Jackson will be cheered in Maine, Massachusetts and California"
 The governor in justifying the action of the south in seeding from the union, said that the southern people did that for which they had no apologies to make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
TRAINED NURSE
 KILLS PHYSICIAN
THE WOMAN LIES IN WAIT AT THE DOOR OF HIS HOME FOR NINE HOURS FOR THE COMING OF HER VICTIM.

New York. June After lying in wait tor nearly nine hours, Sarah Konel, a young Russian trained nurse, shot and killed Dr. William Auspitz, a physician, in the vestibule of an apartment house tonight The woman surrendered her self to the police, declaring that she hal shot the physician because he had wronged her.
 Dr. Auspitz was a married man and conducted sanitarium. Miss Konel, ac- cording to information obtained by the police, called up Dr. Auspitz' office ny phone at noon today and, giving another name, requested that the physician cal at her home on West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street. Miss Konel was for lnerly employed by pr. Auspitz as a Eurse. The young woman waited on the stoop until tonight, the police say, when pr. Auspitz drove up in his carriage.
 The physician, not recognizing his for mer nurse, walked past her and enter sd the vestibule. Miss Konel followed and closed the glass front door. Patrick O'Hara, witness, states that the woman ievelled revolver at the physicians hea and fired. The bullet passed through the neck and Dr. Auspitz fell Witnesses told the police that the nurse walked down the stoop, then retraced her steps and pointing the revolver at the breast of the physician sent bullet through his heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
F. G. BAILEY ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Stealing Cargo of
 Goods In New York.

New York, June IA cable message was received in this city late tonight from Honduras. stating that F. G. Bailey, and the crew of the steamer Goldsboro had been arrested there at the request of the United States government. Bailey is said to have taken a large amount Of goods obtained, it is charged, under false prentenses, while acting as the head Of the Export Shipping company of New Jersey. loaded them on the Goldsboro, an old Clyde liner which he had bought and sailed.
 The steamers arrival was reported sev- eral days ago at Puerto Cortez. The Goldsboro sailed from New York on on May 2, with F. G. Bailey, his brother, A. w. Bailey, and H. H. Meyers on board. The cargo was discharged at Puerto Cortez.
 The state department requested the Honduran government to arrest F. 1' Bailey, there being no extradition treaty between the two countries. He was charged with taking goods to the value of $$2Oo0OO, the property of the Expor' Shipping company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
INSANE PHYSICIAN
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Washington, June 7.-After holding the police at bay for six hours, Dr. Joseph Pospisel, an employe of the pension of flee, shot himself through the brain this morning while insane. Laboring under g delusion that an attempt was being made to murder him, he fired at pedss- trians and into the homes of his neigh hors and when the police came he re- loaded his pistol and fired upon them, preventing their near approach to the house. Altogether he fired about 50 shots in this way, none of which, however, took effect
 Before arming himself Pospisiel passed his three little children through the sec ,nd-story window to persons in the ad- joining house. His wife remained with him. endeavoring to quiet him, but be- coming alarmed when he opened fire on the policemen, she fled and joined her children in the neighbours house.
 At the time he shot himself Pospisiel was sitting in the second-story window of his home. He first rolled up his sleeve and infected cocaine in his arm to steady Himself for the fatal shot He plunged forward to the ground and died on the way to the hospital. Dr. Pospisiel came 10 Washington from Wisconsin about IS wears ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
GOVERNOR GLENN
 MAKES NOBLE PLEA
Hopes For Day When North and South Will Join in Decoration Of the Graves of Their Dead Patriots-Pays Tribute To President Lincoln and
 General Grant.

and that they would do 1t again under similar circumstances.
 Governor Glenn spoke of the rapid strides the south has made in material prosperity since the close of the war. He said the wealth of the south in 1888 was 2,160, ,0O0000, while in 1907 it was esti- mated at $17, 1000, ,0o00 900.
 Stating that the south has patiently and faithfully borne its part in paying the pensions of the Union soldiers, Gov ernor Glenn declared that this nation should unite in caring for the confed- crate dead as well as the Union dead.
 Representative Sims, who followed, declared that the southern people would never forget their ideals.
 The exercises were under the auspices of Confederate Veterans association, camp No. III, District of Columbia: the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Southern Relief society of the District of Columbia. Music was pro- vided by the Thirteenth United States Cavalry band, stationed at Fort Mycr. The invocation and the benediction was delivered respectively by the Rev. pr. Randolph McKim. chaplain Camp I'll, and the Rev. H. Waddel Pratt, chaplain Washington camp. Among those on the speakers platform were Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and Robert E. Lee, Jr., grandson of the Confederate general. As has been their custom, the President and Mrs. Roosevelt sent a beautiful floral contribu- ton.
 The graves of the Confederate dead. the unknown Union dead and of Gen. Joseph Wheeler were decorated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
AMADOR DENIES
 CURRENT RUMOR
Minister Squfers Is Coming to Wash ington to Explain Panama
 Politics.

Washington, June 7.-President Amador of Panama has cabled the Panama lega- ton here through Arias, his secretary of foreign affairs. to den. for him news paper reports that Minister Squiers is persona non grata.
 This request is the first official notice which has been taken regarding the re- cent rumors that Minister Squiers had become personally involved as a partisan in the heated presidential campaign now going on in Panama.
 Minister Squiers Is now on his way to Washington at the request of Secretary Root, who says the order is based on lis desire to know the political situation on the isthmus at first hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
AM[S GIVES OUT WARM STATEMENT Denies Having Anything to Do With Convention Tickets "UNQUAL|F|EDLY NOT TRUE" This Is the Character He Gives the Reported Statement of United
 States District Attorney
 J. M. stripling.
"UNQUAL|F|EDLY NOT TRUE''

Lowell, Mass, June 7.-Congressman Butler Ames gave out a statement tonight regarding the charge made before the republican committee at Chicago that he was responsible for the use of alleged forged tickets of admission to the Flor ida state convention
 Congressman Ames declared that ne mad nothing whatever to do with the tickets, either with receiving them or their distribution, and that the statement credited to former United States Dis trict Attorney J. M. Stripling regarding the matter is '.unqualifiedly not true"
 The statement of Congressman Ames says in part. regarding the Florida con yention:
 "It was notorious that with the ma chinery of election entirely in the hands of the federal officeholders they had Tn many instances entirely prevented an op- portunity for the public's preference at the elections of the delegates. In num- br of such cases the outraged public reld re-elections, where the voters over whelmingly expressed their choice for un- controlled elections and for anti-admia- istration delegates.
 "Those delegates were not to be al- lcwed even a hearing; and only those who could be controlled were to be all lowed admission to the convention hall. At meeting of some of the regularly elected white delegates who did not be- lteve in federal control of elections l had the pleasure of being present The ques- ton arose as to how tho delegates were tc get into the convention and l think remember saying that as they had col- lected the credentials, they would have to issue tickets and no one without ticket could get in.
 My suggestion was that If the tickets were necessary for admission to the col yention hall, then those who were en- titled to admission should procure them. This proved to be a. correct guess-tne Taft managers had arranged that no one without ticket should enter the hall
 q did not get the tickets nor do know who did. I heard afterwards they were obtained at a printing office in St. Augustine. l left for the north before the convention. I was given to under stand afterwards that at this convention the delegates were five or six to one in favor of Foraker.
 .I was then and hay, been since then opposed to instructions of any Kind TOT delegates to the national convention, hay ing at heart not personal interest Tor CT against MT. Taft; but for the good of the party. According to the news paper reports, I am accused by Colonel Stripling of handing him tickets used .n gaining admission to the convention. This is unqualihedly not true. l had nothing whatever to do with the tickets, ether with securing them or with their distribution; and l cannot believe that Colonel Stripling ever made any such statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
SIX MEN D|E IN GOLD KING MINE Fire In Engine House Causes
 Foul Air RESCUERS LOSE LIVES Eight Are In Serious Condition and Possibly 30 Are Temporarily Con- fined to Their Homes
 From Weakness.
RESCUERS LOSE LIVES

Siverton, Colo, June f.-Six men are dead, eight others in a serious condi- ton from breathing foul air, and 20 to 30 more temporarily confined to their homes from weakness due to contact with poisoned air in the Gold King mine, located at Gladstone, six miles from here.
 Thursday night fire destroyed the en- zine house of the mine and also the shaft house. The two buildings were near the doors of the main shaft, and to prevent the spread of the flames ard smoke to the working of the mine, these doors were closed temporarily.
 The men working the night shift in the mine were informed of the condi- tions on the surface and instructed to withdraw. When the flames had been extnguished three men failed to come out of the mines. Efforts to rescue them were made. The first men to enter the mine returned in haste and informed those in waiting that the mine was filled with foul air.
 Two rescue parties were formed and the men started into the mine in groups of five by means of the electric elevator. The air generated by the motion of the elevator, had cleared the atmosphere in the elevator shaft so that but little discomfort was experienced there.
 Soon after a score or more of rescuerS had entered the mine, some of those last in appeared at the, foot of the elevator shaft, carrying the unconscious forms of rescuers who had succumbed to noxious air. Later a party reached the surface, bringing the dead body of Victor Brick son, and the almost lifeless bodies of John Sumston and Otto Johnson, the three men whose absence caused the ne- cessity for rescue work. The others who pershed or were injured were of the rescue parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
MONITOR FLORIDA IS TO BE SHOT UP
WILL BE USED AS A. TARGET IN TESTING THE RESISTING QUAIL TIES OF A NEW FORM OF IN- TERROR BUlkHEAD.

Washington, June 7-Sacrificed for the benefit of naval construction, the Monitor Florida, shot two weeks ago with the heaviest naval gun, will on Saturday. June 13. be punctured beneath her water line armor by the most powerful Amer ican Whitehead torpedo. The first demon- straton was to test the reserved strength of armor plate and explosive shells, also to show the effectiveness of a new design of fighting mast.
 The torpedo is to be sent into the Flor ida that it may be definitely known whether a water-tight bulkhead, special ly constructed within her. designed with all the most modern ideas of construc- ton, can be depended upon to save a ship from destruction against this dan- gerous method of attack.
 Secretary Metcalf has invited Secre- tary Taft to be present as his guest, probably on the Mayhower, to witness the demonstration. The Florida Is to be anchored over bar, probably near the Jamestown exposition grounds, In Hamp- ton Roads. Naval experts predict that she will not be sunk by the torpedo, but will settle" about foot. When the tor pedo hits, according to official predlc- tion, there will be a splash of water up the side of the Florida, an explosion and the gradual settling down of the Moni- tor What has actually happened will not be known, even to the officers, until the Florida is placed in dock.
 Should the unexpected happen and the orr;l, t<< xx,;tI tI,et, md the high explosive, the Florida will sink. It is with this contingency in mind that A place for the trial has been selected where the water is shallow, and where the monitor may be raised with the least trouble and cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
THE REPUBLICANS
 JUMP AT SHADOW
WILL PRESENT MEMORIAL AT CONVENTION ASKING THAT CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIARY BE
 AFFIRMED-MANY SIGNATURES.

New York. June "A large number of ted in memorial to be presented to the New York member of the committee on resolutions of the republican national convention and to the chairman of the resolutions committee asking for a strong plank affirming confidence in the judic- maintenance of the American system of government. The memorial is signed by four former cabinet officers-Corneiias Bliss, Thomas l.. James, Benjamin F.. Tracy. John w. Griggs and Judge Charles Andrews, former chief judge of the court of appeals; President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia university, Judge William J. Wallace, formerly Uni ted States circuit judge; President James M. Taylor of Vassar and President Re- hees of Rochester university and others.
 The memorial is as follows:
 '"rhe undersigned republicans. having in mind the attack upon the courts made by the platform and the candidate of the democratic party in 1896, and having req son to believe that similar attack IS contemplated in the presidential cam paign of 1908, do earnestly request the committee on resolutions to include in it's report to the republican national con- vention the following declaration:
 We affirm our confidence in the in- tegrity and justice of the courts state and national and we insist that the preservation of their independence and full constitutional prerogatives is essen tial to the maintenance of the American system of government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
TIMES DEMOCRATS
 COTTON REPORT
THE ACREAGE IS PRACTICALLY UNCHANGED FROM LAST YEAR.
 THERE IS POSSIBLY A THRILLING
 INCREASE.

New Orleans, June 1.-The Times-Dem- ocrat will say tomorrow:
 The Times Democrat herewith presents the first of its reports on the cotton crop Of 1908. The consensus of correspondents opinions seems to be as follows:
 1. The acreage is practically unchanged as compared with last year. The change, If any, has been in the direction of a trifiing increase.
 ?. The stands have been impaired and cultivation has been retarded by excess sive rainfall over wide areas of the belt.
 3. The supply of labor is, as a rule bet ter than 1t has been in the recent past
 1. Complaints of boil weevil come from certain districts to the westward of the Mississippi.
 5. The outlook taken as a whole is fair but the ultimate outcome will de- pend upon character of the season from this time forth and the date of the frost will cut great figure.
 6. A good deal of alluvial land has been overfowed and the result of replanting is to the last degree problematcal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
Ships Sail Today.

San Francisco. June 7.-Leaving the other ships of the Atlantic meet the pat tleships Maine and Alabama designated as a special service squadron. will sail from this port tomorrow morning on the long voyage to Hampton Roads by way of Honolulu, Manila. Oden and the Suez canal Capt. G. B. Harber of the Maine will be in command of the special squad ron, and on the first leg of the long cruise home will have a member of the Presidents cabinet. Secretary of the h. terior James R. Garfield. as guest and passenger. Secretary Garfield arrived from Washington today and will go to Honolulu on the special squadron, where he will study the labor question, imni- grafton problem, commercial development of the islands and the coastwise trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
EDITOR QUINBY
 DIES AT DETROIT
HE WAS THE FATHER OF MRS. FLORENCE DEFUNIAK OF MONT. GoMERY-HAD BEEN ILL FOR A LONG TIME.

Detroit, Mich, June 7.-William E. Quinby, former United States minister to the Netherlands, and for many years editor of the Detroit Free Press, died to- day after a long illness.
 He was born at Brewer, Maine, in 1885. In 1850, he removed with his parents to Detroit. After his admittance to the bar, he practiced his profession for two years He then gave up the law and joined the staff of the Free Press.
 He is survived by six children, among yhom is Mrs. Florence Defuniak of Mons- rnmery Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
THE PARIS SEASON
 OPENS THIS WEEK

Paris, June 1.-The coming week marks the heighth of the Paris season and the city is crowded to overflowing with American and foreign visitors. The fam ous flower fete took place yesterday on the bers do Balogne, John A. Thayer and wife of this city winning first prize for the most beautifully decorated vehicle.
 The grand steeplechase, for a purse of S25,0 ,00O was made a great society event here today. President Fallieres and the whole of fashionable Paris, witnessed the race, which was won by Eugene Fischoff,s Dandola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
BRYAN IS CHOICE
 OF TENNESSEE
State Democratic Convention Will Be Held at Nashville On
 June 27.

Nashville, Tenn, June 7.--That W. ]. Bryan is the choice of Tennessee democ- racy for the presidential nomination a- Denver was demonstrated Saturday by the practically unanimous action of the executive committees of the 96 counties in the state. The sentiment is very gen. orally voiced in resolutions adopted.
 Instructions to the various delegates to the state convention here June 27, which :elects national delegates. indicated that the delegates at-large from Tennessee will be L. D. Tyson of Knoxville, G. r. Fitzhugh of Memphis and United States Senators James B. Frazier and Robert l.. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-08
TRAIN WRECKED TWV.E IN
 CROSSING IVES S$lRGINIA

Huntington, W. Va, June 7.-Train No.
 on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway,
 the flyer between New York and Cincin- nati, was wrecked twice while passing through West Virginia today. Engineer Malone of Thurmond, W. Va, sustained injuries from which he may die, and three passengers were slightly injured. At Whitcomb, a small station near Hin ton, W. Va, the engine tender left the rails and was followed by the express car, mail car, combination coach and one