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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
SOME POLITICS IN
 I. P. A. CONVENTION

Asheville, N. C., June 9.--An evident de- termination to avoid increased expendi- lures and a clearly indicated opposition to eliminating from the insurance con tracts any of the causes of liabilities in case of accidents to members were the features of this afternoon session of the Travellers Protective association conven- ton. Underneath the surface of the ses- sion's proceedings there was a marked current of political excitement predicting the sensational climax of the night ses- sion, when the officers for the ensuing year were elected.
 When the convention was called to or der this afternoon the reading of pro- posed amendments to the constitution was resumed. Those relative to the mem bership fees. the disposition of the na- tional treasurer's funds and the transfer ence of certain moneys to the benefit fund were adopted without question. The first contest arose on the proposition looking to the investment of all funds in the hands of the national treasurer over and above $l0000. The purport of this amendment was the placing of the funds at interest "in any trust company or na- tional bank if in the discretion of the board of directors 1t was desirable to do so." This question was strenuously de- bated on the floor of the convention many delegates advancing arguments to the effect that the amendment, if adopt ed, would depriv- s,ate banks of state associations deposits. The amendment was table by viva voce vote.
 l.. T. LaBeaume of St. Louis was unan- imously elected secretary and treasurer.
 P. J. O'Meara of Indianapolis defeated Harry King of Rome. Ga, for the presi- dency on the first ballot.
 Assistant to Secretary-T. Schuler Lo- gan
 First Vice Presdent-Frank Pegues of South Carolina.
 Second Vice President-Edward J. Wer- nicke California.
 Third Vice President--John A. Guese Mississippi.
 Fourth Vice President-W L. Diggins Florida.
 Fifth Vice President-Frank R. Hewitt North Carolina.
 National Board of Directors-George w Smith. St. Louis chairman; Fred R. Scharlach, St. Louis; George Diehl. Tex as; John T. Rock, Iowa. W. W. St. John. New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
T driT Bill Map Meet
 With DiSfaUOr Hl House

up by the committee of which Senator Aldrich is the dominating force
 In view of the fact that the bill as it will be passed by the Senate will be so radically different from the Payne bill much speculation, is being indulged in as to what reception the measure will receive when it Is sent back to the House. Some of the House republicans assert positively at this writing that there is going to be a stubborn deadlock. and they do not expect the conferees to agree inside of a month. Not a few hold that no agreement can be reached unless Mir. Aldrich and his associates on the finance committee are willing to make very lib- eral concessions.
 Here and there can md those who insist that PresideI <f- will take a hand, but the ger D T pinion Is that he will sign the co S tat is sent to him and all talk -r,- positive veto is now and has be 2 nt along mere moonshine. Oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Washington, June 3.-(speciaD-There is undoubtedly a great deal of dissatisfaction among republican members of the House over the policy of the finance committee of the Senate in raising duties over those in the tariff bill as it passed the lower branch of Congress. These representa- tives have been to their districts and they have gotten a pretty good idea of the sentiment of the people. The talk is that the Aldrich plan of tariff re- vision is not popular except in spots where certain interests believe they are going to reap most of the benefits of the new law. The representatives who are brought back to Washington from the west indicate clearly that the stand taken by the House insurgents for re- vision is more to the liking of the peo- pie than the things that are being cooked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
DETECTIVE IDENTIFIES
 THREE TRAIN ROBBERS

Omaha, Neb., June 3.-W. D. Woods, Fred Torgensen and James Gordon, the three federal prisoners bound over for the Overland Limited train robbery were positively identified by Detective Alexander Macdonald of the police de- partment, who arrived in Omaha today Mcdonald declares the man calling himself Woods is Dan Downer. notor ious in the northwest as a desperate criminal who has served time for horse stealing and been charged with safe blowing and train robbery, although never convicted of the latter crimos. Downer and Torgensen, Macdonald said, are wanted at Waterville, Wash. for safe blowing and bond jumping.
 A brother of Downer is said to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
BREWERS DEMAND r esOPER
 REGULATION OF { BLOOMS

Atlantic City, N. J., June 3.-Proper regulation of the liquor traffic and a strict enforcement of the laws govern ing saloons were strongly recommended by speakers at the final session today of the annual convention of the United Brewers association. Percy Andreas of the Ohio State Brewers association said the low dives were largely responsible for the agitation against the liquor bus mess and he urged members to pledge themselves to assist the authorities in wiping them out William c. Manchester of the Michigan State Brewers associa- ton took the same stand.
 The president of the association. Carl J. Hosler of Columbus, O., pledged him self to devote his efforts as the head of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

been killed by officers in daring hold up in Stevens county, Washington, when a partner, Claude Wells, was also killed
 Gordons real name is Gordon M. Golden, according to Macdonald, who says Gordon is known to have as sociated with Downer, Torgensen and other criminals in the northwest. Gold ems brother Joe has a record as a train robber, Macdonald says.
 Macdonald believes Charles R. Shell ton, the fourth suspect, who was arr rested at Denver Wednesday. is really Bob Splain, a notorious horse and cat tie thief safe blower and bond jumper. who has served sentences in several penitentiaries. The prisoners simply laughed when Macdonald called them Ey name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
GROCERS KICK ON
 PURE FOOD LAW

Detroit June 3.-The National Whole sale Grocers' association at its convention here went on record today as being o>-- posed to the new regulation of the gov ernment food inspection department which requires the name of the guarantor to be shown on packages of food pro ducts.
 This order was recently made and re- scinds the present serial number system of guaranty. By the resolution adopted the executive committee of the associa- tion will endeaVor to have the order amended in this respect, either to con- tlnue the present serial numbr system or to induce the food department to adopt by January 1. when the new order Is effective, the invoice or blanket guar anty if the present method is deemed in- advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Satisfied With Order.

New York, June 3.-In a statement is- sued today by William J. Curtis Sanford Robinson. Chester Glass and George Bag lin, members of the old board of direct ors of the United Copper company, who were busted at yesterdays meeting of the company's stockholders, all four express themselves as satisfied that the proceed ings under which they were made to va cate their offices were regular and legal. The new board of directors was to have met today but in the absence of q quo rum the meeting was postponed until to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

New Orleans. June S.-steady rains. as- suming the proportions of torrential downpours in some sections, which have fallen within the past several days in many parts of Texas, Louisiana. Mis- sssippi and Alabama, resulting in great injury to crops. some damage to prop erty and serious interference with rail- road traffic, were succeeded today by a period of sunshine
 Mississippi perhaps has suffered most severely from the effects of the phe- nomenal rainfall. Many streams have been overfowed and thousands of acres of farm lands flooded Considerable cattle has been lost, fences and outbuildings swept away and miles of railroad track
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
FRENCH TEACHER
 RESENTS REMARK

Bryn Mawr, Pa, June 3.-Resenting a statement made by President David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford university in his address al the commencement exer- cises of Bryn Mawr college here today, Prof. Lucien Foulet, instructor in French literature, arose from his seat on the platform and, exclaiming, "It1 is not sol" left the building.
 President Jordan's subject was War and Mankind" In the course of his re- marks he said:
 'Spain Italy and France show the effect of their blood-stained battlefields. France, by her own confession. isa weak and decadent nation and"
 At this point Professor Foulet arose and, advancing to the front of the stage, said: Tt Is not so; it is not so." He then withdrew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
FACTS ABOUT THE
 UNITED STATES

New York June 3-Among the pevuliar facts concerning the growth of the United states from 1858 to 1908 noted in the. an nual report of the New York Chamber of Commerce, soon to be issued, the follow ing increases are observed:
 Population, 193 per cent The wealth of the country, 56S per cent Pubic dept' 2375 per cent. The per capita debt rom S1 51 to $l0.76. Bank deposits, S46o per cent. Receipts of the government, llSo per cent War expenditures, 5z9 per cent. Navy expenditures, 74o per cent Imports per capita, from $S.35 to SlS.1o' Exports per capita, from S9 to S2l lo4, and the consumption of wines and liquors' 266 per cent, from GAP to 2S2o per capita gallon.
 Foreign commerce carried in Ame1- can ships decreased 39.06 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

the organization to obtain the proper regulation of saloons, the enforccg1tst of the laws and a separation of the ilduor business from vices which have crept into the dispensing of beer. The asso- citation in secret session adopted a reso- lution to the effect that the brewers wao ship beer from their own state into other states and acquire consumers in other states should conform to the regula- tions and limitations which have been adopted by the local and state brew ing organizations into whose territory they ship and that they should assist the local brewers in their efforts to ini- prove saloon conditions.
 Shipping brewers, the resolution urges, should induce their local agents and bot tiers to cooperate with the local brew CTS and the authorities in this respect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
LEPERS FREE OF
 DREAD DISEASE

Honolulu, June 3.--After some of F m had spent 20 years in the leper s0ttle- ment on the Island of Molokai, 10 of Il supposed lepers who were returned here at the instance of the territorial legisla- tive committee for e-examination have been found to be free of the disease. Of these, two are boys of and years, but the others vary in age from 27 to 79 years.
 A few of the patients were sent to the settlement before the meteorological test for leprosy was discovered, and 1t Is be- lieyed that in some case natural cure has been effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Gredt Damage To Crops
 By TOrrenti0I Rains

washed away. Railroad schedules on the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City, Gulf and Ship Island, Alabama, Vcksburg and Pacific and Mobile and Ohio railroads have suffered great demoralization as the result of their roadbeds being flooded.
 The situation now gives promise of i'm provement Work of repairing tracks is being pushed forward rapidly and by tie latter part of the week 1t is expected that traffic on the affected roads will have been fully restored.
 The most serious result of the floods is the crop damage. Thousands of acres have been inundated and the destruction of crops thereon, with the season per haps too far advanced for replanting. is almost incalculable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
COLLEGES MUST ADAPT
 THEMSELVES TO LIFE

lad leaves school he should cease to be an athlete The modern world is an ex- acting one, and the things it exacts are mostly intellectual.
 "A danger surrounding our modern edu- cation is the danger of wealth. I am sorry for the lad who is going to inherit money. l fear that the kind of men who are to share in shaping the future are not large ly exemplified in schools and colleges.
 'So far as the colleges go, the side shows have swallowed up the circus, and we in the main tent do not know what is going on. And l do not know that I want to continue under those conditions as a ringmaster."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
ENLARGED BROTHER
 ATTACKS SISTER

New Orleans, June 3.-Flying into a rage when told that his 20-year-old sister Bessie was to be married tonight, Will liam B. Blessing, 30 years old, attacked the girl in their home here today with a hatchet, inficting several serious wounds. He then threw acid into her eyes an mouth The girl may recover, but she will be disflgured for life.
 It was announced by the attending phy- sician late tonight that Miss Blessings condition showed much improvement and that there Is slight possibility of her inju- ries proving fatal. Her brother, the as saflant, is being held in the house of de- tention pending an examination as to his sanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Concord, N. H., June 3.-"Schools like this one and universities like Princeton, must pass out of existence unless they adapt themselves to modern life,' was the declaration President Woodrow Wilson of the New Jersey institution, made today in an address at St. Pauls school.
 President Wilson took a pessimistic view of existing conditions. He said in part:
 'I believe in athletics; believe in every pastine which relaxes, that the faculties may be at their best when the energies are not relaxed, but only so far do believe in these diversions. When the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Blind Tiuer Acquitted.

Columbia, S. C.. June s.--After a trial lasting two days, Wade Hampton Sellers, the so-called Blind Tiger King, was today acquitted of the charge of murder. Sellers killed J. P. Farmer, dispensary constable, in February, 1908. Farmer was attempting to search Sellers house for liauor when he was shot. The presiding judge ruled that the search warrant on which Farmer was acting was Invalid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
MANY ESCAPE DEATH IN
 CYCLONE IN GEORGIA

Sylvania, Ga., June 3.-A half dozen persons, probably more, were injured in a terrific cyclone that passed over the lower part of Screven county at o'clock this afternoon, and while no lives are re- ported lost, many persons escaped by seeming miracles, houses falling about and upon them without infiictlng fatal in- juries.
 The cyclone completely wrecked the home of Stephen Thomson, white farm CT, imprisoning the family under the debris. An act of herosm followed when the older of their sons, after working valiantly, despite his injuries, managed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
TWO MEN TU MBLE
 BUT ESCAPE DEATH

New York, June 3-Falling loo feet rom a scaffold under a span of the Newman bridge into East river John N. Long and John Manning two structural iron workers, had a remarkable escape from death here today. After rising to the surface the men, although considerably stunned, managed to keep atioat until rescued by their fellow workmen.
 They were taken to a hospital, where it was said that Longs skull was slight ly fractured. Manning, although he suf- fered considerable shock, will be able 10 resume work within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Steamboat Hold Up.

Bordentown. N. J., June 3.-Three men boarded the steamboat Springfield. plying between Bordentown and Phil adelphia, late last night and with clubs, razor and an axe held up the purser. flremen and two deckhands, robbing them of gold watches and jewelry and clothing. John Boyle, said to be one of the highwaymen, was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

to extricate himself from the fallen tim bers and debris of the house and then rescued the other members of the family in turn Mrs. Thomson was very seriously hurt, but the others of the family sus- tained injuries less grave, though very painful
 Two tenant houses on the place of J. c. Walker were destroyed and their colored occupants injured.
 Twenty houses on the places of Thomas Lee and John Robbins were also wrecked but no one was killed
 Many of those who were caught by the cyclone saw it approaching, but owing to its velocity were unable to find places of safety before it struck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Memorial Day Observed.

Knoxville, Tenn. June 3.-Confederate decorations and memorial exercises will be held here late this afternoon at Beth el cemetery, where the Confederate dead were buried in the sos. The graves of the veterans who are inferred in other cemeteries were decorated this morning, each being indicated by white silk flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Floods Are Serious.

Columbia. s. C., June S.-Rains in the upper part of this state have caused all the rivers and smaller streams to rise inundating the low-lying fields and proba- bly destroying the crops in the lowlands. The damage cannot now be estimated. The local weather office has sent out Q flood warning, predicting very high wa ter in the Congaree and Watteree rivers, probably reaching flood stage by tomor- row night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
On Search for Evidence.

Tyler, Tex, June S-Assstant At torney General Lightfoot will leave here Saturday for Detroit, Mich, to secure evidence in the states case against H. Clay Pierce a his forth coming trial in Austin, on the charge of false swearing. It is. said Mir. Lightfoot will visit a number of east ern cities in search of evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
TAFT PROMISES
 TO STUDY CASE

Washington. June 3-(SpeeiaD-Pr President Taft today gave an audience to Senator to the White House to try to secure a pardon for w. s. Harlan, Lockhart Ala, convicted of peonage In the federal court. The President has the papers in the case and promises to give the matter his immediate attention, though he did not promise anything in advance, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Blue and Gray Reunion.

Minneapolis, Minn., June 3.-Tele- grams from leaders of the Grand Army and Confederate Veterans all over the country are being received by the Min neapolis Journal in approval of a cam paigp for a great reunion of the blue and the gray to be held next year in Washington under the supervision of the Secretary of War.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
.DEBARDELEBEN
 BUYS ORE LANDS

Russellville, June 3-(Special.)-Hen DeBardeleben has made another ore deal in this district, having bought from MT. T. L. Fassck about 800 acres of iron ore land. The price approximately was $5o,OOO. This gives the DeBardelebens about 20oO acres with options on several hundred more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Roosevelt Is "DeIiahted."

Kijabe, British East Africa, June B. The Roosevelt special arrived at this station at ten minutes past 5 o'clock this afternoon. MT. Roosevelt was delighted with the beauty of the scenery, especial ly the Rift valley, on the way up from Nairobi.
 All the porters of the expedition, who had preceded MT. Roosevelt to this point, were lined up on the station platform and cheered MT. Roosevelt when the train pulled in. The American missionaries also were at the station to greet Mir Roose- welt and they invited him to dinner The expedition probably will not start for the Sotik district until Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Observance at Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn. June 3.-Confederate Memorial day was observed here this afternoon with simple but impressive ex- ercises at Confederate circle in Mount
 Olivet cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Forest Fires Cause Damage.

Fl Paso, Tex, June 3.-Forest fires in the Mescaler Indian reservation near Tularosa, in south central New Mexi- co, have destroyed quantities of stand ing timber and swept thousands of acres of grazing lands. The fires are now under control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
ROOSEVELT PARTY
 AGAIN MARCHIN (

Escarpment, British East Africa, June 3.-The special train with the Roosevelt party on board arrived here from Nairobi at 4:30 clock this afternoon. MT. Roose- velt and Major Mearns rode on the cow catcher of the locomotive from kibuyu to this point. distance of 22 miles. On the way hyena, which got on the rails, was almost run down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Rain Prevents Parade.

Lexington, Va, June 3.-Confederate Memorial day was observed here today. The tombs of Generals Lee and Jackson were given special attention. Rain pre- vented parade and other outdoor ex- ercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Memphis Honors bead.

Memphis. Tenn, June 3.--Memorial ex- ercises in honor of the Confederate dead were held at Emwood cemetery today The exercises were under the auspices of the Ladies Memorial association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
New York Lawyer Dead.

New York, June S.-Samuel Ashton, a lawyer, formerly of Chicago where 40 years ago he was supreme court judge, died here today. He was born in Lou don county, Virginia. s5 years ago.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-04-16
The Power of Example.

It was a custom in Germany years
ago to leave the churches unlocked,
so that any one desiring to walk in
and spend a few moments in prayer,
might do so. In a little town of Ba-
varia there was an old church, near
ly ready to tumble down. The duke
of that country often visited that lit
tie town, but never went away with
out entering the little church.
One day the duke met an old gen.
tleman near the church, and stopped
to converse with him. The old man
was poor, and the kind-hearted ruler,
after conversing with the man awhile,
asked him if there was anything he
could do for him.
mobile sir" said the old man,
you have already done a great deal
for me-"
"How so?" asked the duke. Il
think this is the first time we ever
met"
Dear sir, you saved my son." the
man replied. my boy was wayward.
He would not go to church. How
ever, he noticed that you always went
into our old church when you visited
our town. One day he followed you,
to see what you did in the church.
He saw that you devoutly engaged in
prayer when in the church, ard it
led him to forsake his evil compan-
ions, and he is now a good man."
Let us not forget that there is
great good done by setting a good
example.-Lutheran Standard.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-04-16
PENIS GROVE, N. j.. FRIDAY. April. Is. 1909.
new JERSEY STATE NEWS
Dies Going to Mother.

Apprehensive of accident or death
on his journey from his aunt's home
in Harrisburg, Pa, to his mother at
Standish, N. Y, George Duncan, a
well dressed youth, wrote his name
and address on a card. This card was
found when the Philadelphia express
pulled into Trenton with Duncan's
body. The young man died on the
train of heart disease. The body was
taken to a morgue and the brother
was sent on to his destination in
charge of the conductor. The card
read: This is to show, in Ease of
sickness or accident, that George s..
Duncan and Clarence Duncan have
left their Aunt Katie's home, 642
Brigg street, Harrisburg, Pa, to go
to their mothers home in Standish,
Clinton County, N. george Dun
can" A pathetic feature of the case
was a loving note found on Duncan's
body written by his mother. 1t read:
Take good care of your brother and
do not forget or let him forget to eat
lunch in train" Another note from
the mother read: "Your brother
James will meet you at P%lattsburg,
and we will all be awaiting you with
great JOY"