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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-07

his position. Mr.. Craig further said 'ft
has been my opinion from the first that
it was not incumbent upon congress-
man to express publicly any views upon
the subject of the proposed amendment
for the reason that it is not a question
that could come UP for action in Con-
gress, or which had any federal bearing
whatever"
In addition to this, I had been adj
vised by my physician that the opera
ton through which I have just gone was
necessary, and I knew that the dura-
ton of my illness would be problematical.
For that reason l did not care to make
a public statement and then find my
self fat on my back in a hospital if at
tackled upon it. I say this to show why
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NEVER READ WHITMAN.
Owner of His Birthplace Offers It For
Sale.

New York, November 6-The house In
which Walter Whitman, the poet, was
born on May 81, 1919, will be sold at auc-
ton tomorrow by the present owner. II
stands on West Hills, Long Island, sub
stantial two-story and attic wooden struc-
ture, nearly smothered In woods and with
many of the windows broken. II never
read Whitman's works. says Frank J.
Rogers, the owner. Property In this vi
entity is growing more valuable and
need money. What the purchaser does
with the house or who he may be is nc
affair of mine"
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McCombs Buried.

George II. McCombs, cashier of the
Montg emery Advertiser, who died Fri
day, was laid to rest this afternoon.
The funeral was attended by hundreds
of friends who held the deceased in the
highest esteem in life. The display
of flowers was one Of the most elab-
crate seen here in years. Tire services
were conducted by the Rev. q. E.
Cobbs, rector of st, Johns church. OF
which the deceased was an officer. The
attendance of associates of Mr.. &C.
Combs on the paper and of his lodge and
church friends was large, evidencing
the great esteem in which he was held
by them.
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Burglar Captured Red-Handed.

Florence, November ESPECIAL ED
Goodloe, negro, was caught last night
by Chief of Police Herbert Kendrick al
most in the act of robbing Smith & Sum-
merhilPs store. Three pairs of trousers
were the booty and the negro had Just
crossed the street and dropped them
over a fence, when the chief, who was
looking for another negro, nabbed him.
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For New Depot,

Bids for the new $4,000 freight
depot which the Louisville and Nash
Vile is to erect here were sent to tn
office of the chief engineer In Louis
vile this week and should have been
opened today. There are several con-
tractors bidding for the plum. The
winner ought to be known by Monday
at least.
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FOR SALE

Forty acres close in, L. & N
Railroad, Five Mile Greek and
splendid pike run through it.
Magnificent site for manufac-
turing plant. Ground lays
beautifully. Call on
FOWLKES BROS. & co.
Bell Phone 1923.
1928 Brown-M Marx Bldg.
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Fire on Board Ship.

Liverpool, November 6.-Fire broke out
this evening in the cotton hold of the
American liner steamer Merton, but it was
extinguished after several bales of the
staple had been destroyed and the cargo
OF grain considerably damaged by watera
The Merton left Philadelphia October -
and arrived here yesterday.
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British Trade Reports.

London, November 6.-The October
statement of the board of trade shows
increases of $9.525.OOO in imports and s4,-
$4,000 in exports. The principal increase
in imports was In cotton from Amer
lea and that in exports was in manu-
kacfured goods.
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Japanese Army Maneuvers.

Utsunomiya, japan, November 6.-The
actual movements of the Japanese army
assembled for practice maneuvers began
today. Field Marshal Lord Kitchener was
an interested spectator and witnessed the
diminishing among advanced guards from
the summit OF hieh hill
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In the Forbidden Cltx.

Pekin. November 6.-The Prince Regent
received the members of the legations
in turn today within the forbidden CITY,
where they paid their respects before
the bier of the Dowager Empress, whose
funeral will be held on Tuesday
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total vote to give them official standing
next year. Returns from all the cities
and 301 of 3n towns give White Social
isD 1000; Nichols (prohibitionisD b412,
Ruther (socialist-labor) $685.
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Parties Lose Standing.

Boston, November 6.-Practically COM
plete returns were received today for the
candidates for governor of the three
minor parties in last Tuesdays election,
and the results show that none of them
polled the necessary per cent of the
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Swamp-Root is always kept
up to Its high standard of
purity and excellence. A
sworn certificate of purity
with every bottle.
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ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK I?
Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect It,

Nature warns you when the track Of
health is not clear. Kidney and blad-
der trouble compel you to pass water
often through the day and get up
many times during the night.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
SCOUT AUTOS IN WASHINGTON
BOTH CARS WILL JOIN IN THE
PARADE HERE TODAY.
On Way From New York to Atlanta.
Ga, to Find Third Route of
Travel Between Points.

| The New York Herald's White steamer
and the Atlanta Journals OldsmobiIe
pound for Atlanta. Ga. arrived in Wash
ington last night shortly before o'clock
They will appear in the floral flag auto
parade here today.
Both cars started from the Hotel Wal
ton at 9::p o'clock yesterday morning
After pleasant run in delightful wealth.
er they reached the New Willard in thi.
city at 7:45 O'Clock.
| They found the roads between Philadel
pllia and the crossing of the Susquehanna
| river at Havre de Grace In excellent con-
dit!on. There were but few. If any, COM
| pltments TO waste on the roads al Chester
and Wilmington.
| a slight delay at Perryville was due to
| the fact that the gasoline ferr. boa,
which transfers passengers and cars &c
| iavre de Grace was on the other side OF
| the river. It was nearly. an hour before
the Atlanta scout pulled up in front OF
Hecht's Hotel in Havre de Grace.
a rapid run was made to Baltimore
where but a brief stop was made to re-
| plenfsI the supply of gasoline. A splen.
did run was made from Baltimore tc
| Washington. much of 1t over compare.
| lively new stretches OF macadam, wher
speed of between fortyfive to fifty miles
was attained at times.
| Six hours were consumed i'll the run o
| 154 miles. including stops.
| The two cars are bound for Atlanta
| scouting out the third probable rout
| connecting the north with the south. The,
| expect to resume their Journey earl,
/ Tuesday morning. going to Leesburs viz
| Jamestown. Poolesriile and White Ferry
Thence they go by way of Bluemont an,
Smokers Gap.
The Oldsmobile carries draped over IT.
!! hood torn and tattered American fal
presented to DIR. ". G.. Lee of Macon b,
a southern girl at Elberton, Ga, on tn.
! first trip out.
/ In the New York Heralds steamer ar,
Hamilton Peitz of the New York Herald
Nathan I.aZarnick. official photogra pher
and Bob" Lambert at the wheel.
! In the Journals big six are Maj. job,
S. Cohen of the Atlanta Journal. w. r
! Gray and Or. w. G. Lee, driving.
/ The scouts will attend a good road
meeting at Leesburg Tuesday afternoon.
Evening star., 1909-07-05

up to = o'clock this afternoon. That
was box ~ for a small blaze in closet
i'm the home of John Howell, at 1443
Massachusetts, avenue.
Engine companies I, q and {. truck :
and Battalion Chief Henry responded, but
the tiremen found little TO do and the
dam, ge was limited to $40.
A local alarm was turned In about noon
today for Il fire in a dump on 10Th street
between \ and streets southeast. The
firemen found a stubborn blaze, but the
damage will amount TO nothing.
About IL o'clock this morning the avn
Ing of building at 900 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. caught fire from some unknown
cause. The flames were extinguished be-
fore a fire alarm had been turned In.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
SAT ON BENCH WITH KIMBALL.
New Yotk Representative Watches
theS Police Court Grind.

Representative Otto FoeIker OF the third
New York Congressional district occupied
a seat on thu bench with Judge Kmball
in the District%branch of the lPoiice Court
this morning foT>a large par, % the day :
session. He was NSn interested spectator
OF the administration Of justice, and
showed deep interest in the workings of
the new vagrancy Laws.
Il am Interested iY a case here. de-
clared Mr.. Foelker/ II was continued
until next week. and expect 10 bt, pres
ent when II is disposed OF. Several davs
ago I witnessed the arrest OF a colored
man because sand happened 10 drop from
his wagon on the streets. We nav men
for that sort OF thing where | come from,
The arrest interested me- and | Went ia
the station house and inquired about :.
I put up 81 collateral for the man 10 an
pear here in court.
.Ir. Fneiicr left the building after abou.
twenty eases were disposed of. and mad.
his way mp Pennsylvania avenue Ia tnkc
lin the days festivities. He stated liz w.,s
going 10 thoroughly inspect Washington
for the twspty-fohr hours.
Mr. Faelkcr. as state senator al Alh,p,.
several Years ago. va the man who went
to the state capitol from = sick bed ans
voted of tic toy. Hughes ra,,
track netting h.ll. which eua plcd II -
become Jaw As !; stands today III i,,
tIi'ns an unc> pircd term IN the House Or
Representatives
Evening star., 1909-07-05
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Police Declare Accused Frankly
Confessed Entering Store.

Marcellus Lewis. a driver, arrested for
breaking into the Walker Gordon Labora-
tory and Dairy Company establishment.
on Connecticut aenue near l. street. early
last Friday morning, was given prelimi-
nary hearing today before Judge Null
lowny Of the Police Court and held In 500
bond for the action of the grand jury
He entered plea of not guilty, and in
default of bond was committed to jail.
The arrest OF Lewis occurred within one
hour afte- the report OF the crime was
made to the third precinct station house
by Bicycle Policeman Tom Walsh. The
arrest was made entirely on the descrip-
ton furnished 70 the authorities. Despite
The plea of not guilty entered by the de-
fendant, the police state that the man
frankly confessed entering tho store. He
did not il Is said h. told tie authorities.
take anything of value.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
ON THEIR WEDDING TRIP.
John Grinstead of Pension Office
Marries Mrs. Amanda J. Croney.

John Griastead, clerk in the pension
Office and about siJty-five years Of age,
and Mrs. Amanda J. Croney, also III the
government service. were married Yes
terday afternoon at the home OF W. +.
Sfuffiey, at IA Y street northwest The
ceremony was conducted by Rev. \.
II Thompson. pastor OF Waugh Meth
odist Episcopal Church. where the briue
- member.
The bride. who is about dfty-tive years
.; age, has been a widow Tor several
years. Tie first wife Of the groom also
tlied some time ago. Mrs. Croncy az.
Nr- Grinstead met several months ago.
aud shortly thereafter they decided to
marry. Both formerly lived IL Iowa. the
groom coming to this city from Fairfield
aud the bride from Oska.oosa.
shortly after the ceremony MIR and
Mrs. Grinstead left on trip 70 Eoston
and other eastern cities. Upon their re-
curn they will be at home al 1881 Aiassa-
ehuSetts avenue nortneast.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
GUILTY OF WILLFUL MURDER.
Conviction of Madarlal Dhinagri for
Shooting Lieut.. Col. Wyllie.

LONDON, July "a verdict Of willful
murder has been rendered In the case of
Lieut.. Col. Sir William HUT Curzon
Wyllie, political aid to Lord Morley. the
Indian secretary. who was shot by Mad
arIal Dhnagri. an Indian student. the
night OF July 1. at the close of public
gathering at the Imperial Institute i'm
London. That the student had contcm-
plated attempt nj assassination for
some time was Indicated by records found
in his room, showing that hc had been
practicing steadily with 4 pistol since lasi
January. The notebook gave the results
of his shots at varying distances.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
WINS THE POLO TROPHY.
American Team Captures Second
Match in Series of Three Games.

LONDON. July 5.-The Meadow Brook
polo team, composed OF Laurence Water
bury, ]. N. Waterbury, jr., II. P. Whit
ney and Devereaux Milburn, won the sec
ond match played here today for the
American polo cup, S to >
The first game was won by the An1eri-
cans. June 23. and as the cup was to
go to the side winning two of three
matches. the visitors. by their victory OF
today, have secured the trophy for
America.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
FOX LAKE HOTEL BURNS.
Entire Equipment Of Noted Sani-
tarium Lost iu Flames.

FOX LAKE. Wis, July 5.-The Peer
less Hotel and Sanitarium. a three-story
stone structure, was destroyed by fire
early today. entailing a loss estimated at
from $4,000 TO $4,000. with little insur-
ance. Owing to limited facilities little
could be accomplished III the way Of con-
trolling the flames.
The entire equipment of the sanitarium,
including its expensive electric bath sys-
tenn. was lost. together with part of the
valuable library and appliances OF DIR.
Mckinley.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Fireworks Start a Fire.

An unexpected display of fireworks &c
CURED IN the home of john Howell ar
I443 Massachusetts, avenue northwest
about 9:3o O'Clock this morning y blaze,
thought 10 be due 10 Spontaneous CON-
oustion. started in a suit case n 4 closet
IN the house. II was discovered before
the flames had spread from the suit case
and alarm of fire was turned in from
box 272. at 10th and y streets The
damage wa-s estimated to he about SO
Evening star., 1909-07-05
THE FOURTH AT BOSTON.
5000 Men Of Uncle Sans Navy
Help Celebrate Today.

BOSTON, July 5.-Five thousand men Of
Uncle Sans navy helped Boston celebrate
the Fourth of July today. while nearly
score OF warships, including some of
the heaviest battleships OF the navy. rid
ing at their chains in the harbor around
the historic old frigate Constitution.
formed picturesque and patriotic fore
ground for the days observance.
Through an appropriation of $1,000 by
the city. various public sporting events.
band concerts and fireworks displays were
provided for in different parts OF the
Evening star., 1909-07-05
CELEBRATE IN LONDON.
Americans Guests of Ambassador
Reid-Cadets Cheer Flag.

LONDON. July 5.-Tle Fourth of July
reception at Dorchester House, the resi-
dence of Ambassador Reid. which has
been feature of Mr.. Reid's entertain-'
ments since ne has represented his gov
ernment in London, was SO we'll attended
today that an immense tent had to be
erected on the lawn to accommodate the
guests. total of 1000 invitations were
sent out TO resident and visiting Ameri-
cans, while many officials and diplomats
called to pay their respects to Mr.. Reid
The cadets OF the American training
ship Ranger, who are celebrating the
Fourth in London by tour of the city
gathered In front of the American en-
bassy on Victoria street this afternoon
and stirred the neishborhood by rousing
cheers for the stars and stripes.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
cusHMAN SLIGHTLY BETTER.
Attending Physician Thinks He Has
the Case Under Control.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, July 5.-Representative E
II. Cushman. who is in hospital here.
is slightly better today. He had a very
good night. DR.. Hotchkiss. at the Roose-
welt Hospital. thinks he has. the case un.
der control now, although the representa- a.
tive's condition is still critical
Evening star., 1909-07-05
SETTING IS HISTORIC
Discovery of Lake ChampIain
Basis for Celebration.
AMID RUINS OF TWO FORTS
Exercises Arranged Jointly by New
York and Vermont.
TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEEK
Descendants of Algonquins and Iro-
quois Participate in Presenta-
tion of "Hiawatha.
AMID RUINS OF TWO FORTS
TO CONTINUE THROUGH WEEK

PORT HENRY y. Y. July with
the crumhiius ruins Of Forts Amherst
and Frederick forming a historic setting.
the three hundredth anniversary of the
discovery Of Lake Champlain by the
famous French explorer. navigator and
colonizer, Samuel De Champlain. occurred
today at Crown Point. where champlain
with his Canadian Indian allies Of the
Huron and Algonquin tribes first met
the Iroquois in battle.
The celebration was arranged Jointly
by the states of New York and Vermont
and viii continue throughout the week.
representatives of France England and
Canada and of the Indians joining with
those of the states and Of the federal
government in the exercises commemora-
tive of the history-making struggles
throughout the Champlan valley.
To Entertain the President.
II. Wallace Knapp of Mooers heads the
New York commission, which, during the
week will entertain President Taft Sen
ator Root. Ambassador Bryce of Great
Britain and Ambassador Jusserand %;
France. members of the New York legis-
lature and other distinguished guests.
THURSDAY and Friday the party will be
the guests of the state Of Vermont
Gov Hughes of New York and Gov.
Prouty of Vermont, with the state COM
missions and their guests, participated
IN today S exercises.
The program included a sham battle
between companies of the 10th Regiment,
which has heen in camp for a week at
Crown Point, an Indian papeant and lit
erary exercises late in the day. The
speakers were Coy. Hughes, ex-Mayor
Seth Low of New York and Judge Albert
c. Barnes of Chicago. An original poem,
entitled Song of the Tercentenary of
Lake Champlain," has been composed by
Clinton Scollard of Clinton, y. Y, for
the occasion.
Presentation of Hiawetha.
The Indian drama of "Hiawatha,' =
which formed n picturesque part of the
days program, was produced by 100 In
dans. descendants of the Algonqu ms and
Iroquois who participated in Champiain' S
battle, under the direction of l.. O. Arm
strong of Montreal. on a floating island
constructed of harseS. The island, which
is several hundred feet in length, depicts
among other scenic effects a stockade,
the point of attack in the battle by the
besieginS bands of Indians, who reach the
beach III canoes
Late in the day there will be a dress
parade of the 10th Regiment. foflow.ns
which the eubernatoriai party VIII leave
on a steamer for Ticonderoga. which VIII
be the scene of tomorrow's obseryances.
Wednesday, at Plattsburg, will be the big
day of the celebration. Thursday Bur-
lington. VT, will be the center of interest,
and Friday exercises will be held at Isle
La Motto, at the northern end of the lake
At each of these places IndiaA pageants
will be presented, the floating island hav-
ing been go constructed that it can be
towed from place to place on the lake.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Many Perish in Steamer Fire

VICTORIA. British Columbia. July .
When the Japanese steamship Nilloukai-
maru was burned 10 the waters edge six
miles OF Aomori. OF the Chinese coast,
June IL, 149 lives. including those OF the
entire crew of sixteen. were lost accord
ing to advioes received here yesterday
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Toledo's Safe Celebration.

TOLEDO. Ohio. July o-Toledo began
today it's fifth celebration of sane
Fourth Since the discharge of danger
Gus fireworks by city ordinance was pro-
hibited five years ago there has not been
a serious accident here due to the Gus.
tomary causes. and today promises to be
as free from mishaps.
The quiet of Sunday re.gns. broken
only by the noise of an occasional small
tirecracker.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Panic in Moving Picture Fire.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. July 5.Fiv. hun
dred terror-str,cken people scrambled for
their lives when fire broke ont in q NOV
ing-picture thcater al Etciid Peach. a
local amusement park. yesterds" after
noon. All escaped without injury. The
sheatrr il total loss. Crossed light
wires are thought 20 have caused tho
t,la D.,
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Descendants of the Signers.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July o.-The sec
ond annual congress OF the Descendants
of the Signers of the Declaration OF In
dependence convened here yesterday in
Christ Church, where l3s years ago their
forefathers gathered Immediately after
the adoption OF the now historic docu
ment Rev. George Washington Dame
preached the sermon.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Friendship Heights Celebration.

The residents in the vicinity OF Friend
~tip Heights will show their patriotism
this evening by giving special display
II iircworks under the safe and sane sys-
tes,l There will he addresses and several
-. iiations. The children OF the neigh
nolhaod have been especially invited to
purticipate.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Throws Himself in Front Of Train

AIKEN, S. G. July 5.-Josh Crews. a
negro. who killed his wife at Warren
vile, = g. Thursday afternoon commit
ted suicide Saturday by placing himself
III front Of train near Denmark and
being run over. The body was ideptflad
by relatives and officers from Aiken las.
evening.
Evening star., 1909-07-05

Maximum temperature past lNIA4bS -ioo'
hours, ~: year ago, Ss.
Tcmuerature is below the seasonal
average from the Missouri valley to tic
Atlantic coast. and in parts OF the upper
Mississippi valley readings arc ten 10
fifteen degrees below the normal
Rain has, fallen from the north Pacific
coast over the Missouri and middle and
upper Mississippi valleys, ana lai.
weather has, prevailed i'll the eastern ana
southern states.
western rain area will extend over the
Ohio valley. the lower lake region ana
the middle Atlantic states. and tempera-
ture will rise generally IN the mlddle-
eastern and southeastern states.
The winds along the middle and south
Atlantic coasts will be moderate south
easterly: on the east guilt coast moaera'e
southerly.
norts win have light variable winds.
shifting to moderate SoutheaSterly ana
partly cloudy weather TO the Grand
Banks.
The following heavy precipitation un
ip.hesr has been reported during tue
past twenty four hours: SieiN City. IL;
During the twenty -four hours ending
S am, Sunday: Denver. IL.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours
The following were the readings OF
tI,e thermometer and barometer al lhs
weather bureau for the tWenty-tour hours
beginning at = pm. yestediay:
Thermometer-July I, pm. 40 pm.
tn: /. midnight. III. July. =, ! am. ~. y
am, ~: L. noon, 81: . pm. .. MAXI
mum. Il. at pm. July 3; minimum -.
al q a. M JulS -
Rarometer-Juiy 1. pm, 2aal pn..
20 a3. l., midnight 1901. July >, am.
zoos: 5 am, 3oli: noon, 3d.ol; pm.
:lnu..
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF water ~
< an: Great FallS-Iempcrature. %
condition, 81, Dalecarlia reservoir
1enperature, IS: condition at north con-
re,stion. So; condition at south connec-
tion. ~ Georgetown distributing reser-
voir-Temperatuye: -; condition at m
fluent gatehouse.. n: condition at efinent
gatehouse, I4o.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch tn The star
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. july s.
Both rivers muddy this morning
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Transferred TO En- bassy Hcre.

PARIS Jul. ). i.Niscount Salisnac-
g-erelon third secretary of th" french
legation ~ PekirS has been transferred
TO the ON oa ssy al Washington.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Visitors Registered at Star Office.

The following visitors registered today
at The Star office:
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzhugl. Paris, Tenn; J
y. Gambler. Altoona. Pa: NJ. A. Hamilton.
Duncannon. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Phipps, Inversbow. Ky; MIR. and Mrs K
l.. McBlachin. Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening star., 1909-07-05
Bottle Blowers in Convention.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. July a.--Giass
bottle blowers of the United States and
Canada, represented b. over zoo dele
gates. began . twelve-dar annual con-
yention ii Milwaukee today.