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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
GREAT ASSEMBLY
 OF EMPHASIZES
Hudson River Is Filled With
 Graft of All Nations
GREAT BRITAIN HAS FOUR
Admiral Seymour, Who Was in Ma nia Bay When Dewey Fought the Spanish, Is in Charge
 of the Fleet.

| New York, September 24,-With more l than three score of the picked fighting ships of eight nations swinging at anchor | in the Hudson river, awaiting the coming
 of the Clermont and the Half Moon,
 sightseers at the Hudson-Fulton celebra- | ton looked upon the most impressive as- sembly of foreign warships that has prob ! ably ever been seen in American waters.
 Riding in the river between Forty-fourth
 street and Spuyton Duyvil, besides the 50 vessels of the United States Atlantic fleet
 under Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder,
 the foreign navies are represented by 16
 fighting crafts in all. Great Britain has
 four, Germany has four also. France has
 two. Italy has two, Mexico has one, Ar genuine has one and Cuba has one.
 Their massive hulls tugging lazily at their anchorages represent the highest de- velopment in construction from the great shipyards on the Clyde and the best ef forts of the German naval constructors. The trimmest ships of France, the pick of the fleet of Italy, are most impressive emissares from the old world to the new
 Swift cruisers with triple expansion en- zines and long rakish lines like gray hounds of the ocean; massive battleships mounted from turrets to the fighting tops with batteries of the highest type, swift torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroy CTS, wonderful submarines-every type of fighting ship known to the United States and eight other navies, four of them world-powers. are in this impressive as- sembly.
 The United States Atlantic fleet, under command of Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, is represented by the Connecti- cut, 16,0O0 tons, flagship; Vermont, 160OO tons; Kansas, 16000 tons; Louisiana, 1900 tons; Minnesota, 16,000 tons; New Hamp- shire, 16000 tons; Mississippi, 1900 tons; Idaho. 1900 tons; Georgia, 14,94s tons; New Jersey, 14,9{s tons; Nebraska 14,94S tons; Rhode Island. 14.94s tons; Virginia, ,94S tons; Missouri 12,300 tons, and Ohio +, 40 tons, the armored cruisers North Carolina, 1450O tons speed P 4S knots; New York, S2O tons; Montana, 145Oo tons, 9 knots; the scout cruisers Chester, Bir- mingham and Salem, 3750 tons, 25 knots, and fleet of five submarines and 24 de- stroyers, torpedo boats and other auxili- aries
 Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder is out ranked by both Admiral Won Rooster of the German imperial navy and Admiral Sir Edward Seymour of the British royal navy. A movement to petition the Pres ident to place Admiral Dewey In command was promptly halted by Admiral Dewey himself, who said that his health and age would not permit him to undertake eight days of full dress duty and banquet ing. The appointment of Admiral Seymour to these waters is regarded as another evidence of King Edwards s tact. Admiral Seymour was in command of the British fleet in Manila Bay on the day when Commodore George Dewey annihiated t6e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

congressional situation in the Seventh dis triet. Rumor has had 1t that Congress- man Gordon Lee would not again be a candidate but now rumor has veered about, and. coupled with talk about many voters asking him to stand again, 1t looks like the other candidates in this dis triet, and there are many of them, will still have Congressman Lee to reckon with.
 Among those who are almost. if not quite in the race are Judge Moses Wright of the Rome circuit and whom some have looked upon as Congressman Lee s logical successor; Hon. Rufe Hutchens of Cedartown former Solicitor General s. P. Maddox of the Cherokee circuit. both of whom have long had congressional aspira- tIons and Hon. M. l.. Johnson of Bar tow, a new, but determined factor in the fight
 Altogether the situation in the seventh seems quite badly mixed and some inter esting developments are promised.
 With the possible exception of the tenta- tive announcement of Hon. Sam Tribble of Athens for congressional honors in the Eighth, there have been no material changes in conditions in any of the other districts.
 The prospective fights in the First Fifth, Sixth and Tenth are still on and quietly progressing.
 Haneings Are Postponed.
 All of the several hangings which were scheduled to take place this week have been postponed.
 John Harper, white, convicted murderer of Sheriff Ben Keith of Murray county, has just been respited until October s. He was to have been hanged next Fri day.
 Roger Merritt, a negro, convicted of criminal assault upon & white woman, was also to have been hanged next Friday, but the trial court has granted him a supersedeas in order to give the supreme court opportunity to pass on his case.
 William Webb another negro sentenced to be hanged for a similar crime, has been granted a respite until the court can pass upon his application for a new trial.
 respite until October 8 was granted several days ago to J. NJ. Elliott of La Grange for whom, likewise, the gallows yawned this week. he having been con- vfcted of the murder of G. l.. RivArs as the result of insane jealousy on account Of alleged attentions to his wife.
 George Burge, a white man, convicted of murdering his wife near Atlanta, is resting his case with the prison commits sion. Whether he will go to the gallows or to the penitentiary for life will be de- cided early in October.
 The latest addition to murders row In the Fulton county jail is J. B. Kellogg. a young negro convicted of the murder of a white man in Cherokee county. He is sentenced to be hanged on October 15. The question of executive clemency in every one of these cases will have to be passed on by the prison commission and governor and all of them will prob ably disposed of the first week in Oc- tober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKERS ADJOURN

Meridian Miss, September 24.-(Special) The institute of the state Methodist Sun day school superintendents ended today at noon. Several very important matters for the good of the Sunday school were discussed, and the institute is pronounced to have been a success in every way. The feature of the days session of the IAu- derdale County Baptist association was the agreement to donate 40 acres of land on Mount Barton, on the southern suburbs of Meridian, together with a cash bonus of S25,000 for the establishment of the proposed Baptist F'emale college in this city. Great interest in this propo- sition has been aroused and the Baptists of the county will use every possible en- deavor to capture the institution The site offered is one of the most desir- able in the state and leading Baptists is- i. terviewed tonight are of the opinion the Baptist convention at the meeting in wfnona in october will accept the of- fer. The Rev A. V. Rowe of winona secretary of the convention board, ar. rived today, and at the session tomorrow will discuss mission work.
 J. T. Garfield of Syracuse, N. Y. presi. dent of the Railway Mail Clerks asso. citation, was the guest of honor at g banquet tonight at the Meridian hotel given by the local Railway Mail Clerks association Following the banquet pub lie meeting was held at the board O trade rooms. the feature of which was al address of MT. Canfeld. He gave thos, present perfect understanding of tn duties, hazards and impossibilities of tn employees of this branch of the postal ser vice. and the importance to the entir country of the work done by the men shu ,Ip in the postal cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Spanish fleet, and the rejoinder of his captain, Sid Edward Chichester to the German commander, who inquired before Dewey went into action and while the at titude of the German fleet then at anchor in the same waters, was still matter of anxiety, what action the English pro- posed to take, won him instant popularity in this country and passed into history, crystalized in the aphorisms of MT. Dooley:
 That said Sir Edward, with signif- cant ambiguity, lis a matter known only to Admiral Dewey and myself"
 Admiral Seymour became still better and even more favorably known to Americans during the international occupation of Pekin at the time of the Boxer uprising. His fleet here consists of the armored cruisers Inf1exible, 17,5o0 tons, 25 knots; Drake, IA 100 tons, 24 knots; Argyll 10,S5o tons. 23 knots, and the Duke of Edin- burgh. 1850 tons 22 knots.
 Grand Admiral von Rooster is also well known to Americans. An intimate friend of the Kaiser, 50 years an officer, and one of the committee which drew up the plans resulting in the German-American Sonder- -Klasse races at Kiel and Marble head, he recently retired as commander in-chief of the imperial navy to be suc- ceeded by Prince Henry of Prussia. He consented, however to accept the presi- dency of the German Navy league and his appointment to the Hudson-F ulton command is both compliment to his own honorable career and to this country. His fleet consists of the cruisers Dresden, 354i tons; Herthar, 5569 tons Victoria Luise, 5569 tons, and Bremen, 32O0 tons.
 France sends three battleships under Admiral le Pord-the Vertie, 14.635 tons; Justice, 14, 435 tons, and Liberte, 14,635 tons. Italy sends two-the Etruria and Etna; the Argentine Republic, the Nether- lands; Mexico and Cuba, one each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
LONG HNCOU RACED
 OVER THE OUTLOOK
BELIEVES DEFEAT WILL BE THE LOT OF THE AMENDMENT. HOT DEBATE TODAY AT GEN. TREVILLE.

Montgomery, September 24.-(Special.)- J. Lee Long, manager of the anti-amend- ment campaign, Is greatly pleased with the outlook for defeat of the amendment after hearing reports from Judge J. $. Williams in charge during his absence in Birmingham.
 From every county, almost, there are encouraging reports and MT. Long is more confident than ever that the prohi- bition forces will be beaten.
 warm time will be had in Elmore county tomorrow when J. T. Fletcher of Montgomery and O. S. Lewis of Tuske- gee will lock horns with J. F. Thompson of Centreville and F. W, Lull of Wetump- ka, the latter being for the amendment,
 MT. Long anticipates a monster meet ing at Birmingham on October ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
WEST BLOCTON TO
 IMPROVE STREETS

West Blocton, September 24-(Special)- Work on the streets has commenced here. The entire length of Main street will be finished with granite curb and vitrified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
ALABAMA BRENAU
 OPENS NEW TERM
SCHOOL AT EUEAULA HAS FINE PROSPECTS FOR ENSU G YEAR-sENTlMENT IS AGAINST AMENDMENT.

Eufaula, September 24.-(Special.) )-The Alabama Brenau opened for the fall term with interesting and instructive ceremon- ies this morning, which were held in the chapel of the institution, and were largely attended by citizens and patrons of the institution Capt. s. H. Dent ex tended the pupils a welcome to the city, and his address was followed by the talks of the various ministers, who spoke on be- half of the churches. urging the youn women to attend, and assuring them tn would be received with cordial greetir { Interesting musical numbers, contrib h by the faculty in the way of vocal and in strumental selections interspersed the programme, and the event was highly pleasing and entertaining The manage ment feels highly encouraged over the prospects, for the largest matriculation in several years and the attendance was above the average even upon the open ing day.
 Indications go to show that the anti-con- stitutional element in this county are de- cidedly in the majority so far, and unless some verN material changes take place Barbour county will be put down in that column with good big vote. From those who are in position to know the rural districts are regarded almost solid against the adoption of the measure.
 The price of the staple is causing unus- ual activity in cotton circles, and every thing in that line is going with a rush. The receipts, not only at the compress here, but in all the small towns surround ing the city are far in excess of those for the corresponding time last season. The fields everywhere are white, and in some sections a scarcity of labor is being complained of. In sections surrounding the south and southeastern portion of the city the cotton crop is regarded about normal, and it is believed that many of the farmers will have some surplus cash to spare the coming winter
 F. W. Jenning of this city has awarded the contract for the erection of a very handsome private residence, which will occupy the corner of St. James and Ran doph streets. The structure will cost approximately $l5,O00 and will swell the sum expended for residence buildings here during the past spring and summer to about $50,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Dignity and character of Elm pire will influence business and inspire best efforts of yourself. q emison R. E. G Ins. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Mrs. Mary Potter Dies.

Huntsville, September 24-(special.j- Mrs. Mary Potter, aged 27 years, die' last night at the home of her husoahd I. R. Potter, in West Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on Wednesday, De- tober 6, 1909, at 10 o'clock, a. m., for elec- ton of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting
 R. D. LANKFORD, Secretary.
 September 25, 1909 9-25-11t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Mrs. Allen A. Greene Dead.

Anniston, September 94.-(special)-A message from New York says: Mrs. Allen A. Greene, wife of Dr. Greene of Annis- ton, died at Holy Clinic hospital here at S:30 o'clock last night of abscess of the liver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

It's good business to rent Ill the Empire Building. Jemison R. E. 6 Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Special drive in Harness, Saddles, Paulins, Horse Brush es, Curry Combs and Whips at Reckling's, 1911 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Empire Offices $12.5O up. JEMI6ON R. E. & INS. co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

See Empire Building before renting an office. Jemison R, E. 6 Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

fuosOn IS AmpitiouS.
 Commissioner of Agriculture T. G. Hud- son, his friends now confidently state, has practically decided not to get into the race for Congress from the Third district. a race which he has had under consid- eration for some months. but to run again next year for commissioner of agriculture and then try for Congress in 1912
 MT. Hudson has made no definite state rnent regarding his plans. but those close to him predict the foregoing as the course he will follow. It is said 1t has been a | hard matter for MT. Hudson to decide ow- | ing to pressure from many sources, in- | cludng that from those who expected to | try for the agricultural commissionership | in the event he was not in it. Among | these is Capt. R. F. Wright, for many | years assistant commissioner of agricul- | ture who is ambitious to be the chief in | that department but 1t is not considered 1 probable that he would make the race | against MT. Hudson.
 | This change in the situation apparently
 leaves Congressman Dudley Hughes oi | the Third without opposition; there hal
 been no talk of any from any other | source. Whether Commissioner Hudsor
 will have any for the place he now holds has not developed. though two or thre,
 well-known Georgians have been looking
 with longing eyes upon this plunlA
 There is also talk of change en thu
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
Want ads

Advertisements for the want ad
viii be taken NATL n m. for
the evening edition and until . y. M
for the and Sunday editions
Cash must accompany all orders Tor
want ads aRd NO advertisement WI
he accepted for less than 40 eentS tor
first insertion.
Rates apply 60 either The Daily or
susdsy Bee.
Always count siE words TO = hne'
Combinations of initials OF nuHberS
eoun as one word.
CASH RATES FOR WANT ADS.
REGULAR CLAssIFICATION = n
insertion, per tine, 10 cents. TIVE OF
more consecutive Insertions, per hee,
q cents. Each Insertion made on o"e
days, 10 cents FER llAsJ $50 per ms
per month. excepting that
FURNISHED ROOM ADS,
when accompanied by cash, the rate
will bet oae Insertion, 4 cents per
liRe, three OF stx consecutive inset
tIoss, 8 cents per line each insertioh
seven or more consecutive inserti0ms'
2 cents per line each insertions o"
cents per line per month.
want sas for The nee may be lett
ne any Of the following drug storesO
0as II your 'scoEner dFuggtst"-theS
are all. branch offices Tor The nee
ana yosr "a Will be Inserted tust ..
promptly and ON the same rates as NJ
The malta office In The Bee Buildins'
seventeenth and Farnam streets'
AIbach, w. c., 10Th and Farnam.
Bsranek, s. A., 1903 5. 18th 81.
Becht Pharmacy, 1O s.. 18th 81.
Benson Pharmacy Benson, Neb.
Bemls Park Pharmacy, sd and cunning
Blake's Pharmacy, 2sB Sherman Ave
Coughlin, C. R, eth and Pierce su. A..
Clifton Hill Pharmacy, k1s Mihtary SVS
Conte. J. B., asst Ave. and FnTnam o.
Cnssey Pharmacy. 94to snd LAKE s
CeTmak, Emil, 1204-b 3. 18th 81.
Ehlers, p. H., 2S02 L~savenworth 81
Foster A Arnold. 2s NJ, 18th St
FreytaE, John j., 1914 N. Ath 81,
Florence Drug Co, FLORENCE, Men.
Goodman Pharmacy, 10Th and Lake sts'
GreenouGh, q. A., 1884 s. 10Th st.
Hayden, William c., 2D Farnam 81. g.
Hanscom Park Pharmacy, lRd D ESIh Sl
Hoist, John, s4 N. 1eth st
Huff, A. l., 1924 L~eavenwortn 81
King, r. s., zS2s Farnam 81.
Kountze Place Pharmacy. 26Ol N. 2Atn St'
Lathrop, Charles E.. 1924 N Ath ST
Patrick Drug Co., 1902 N. oath 81 90
Peyton, l. E., oath and N worth sls
Saratoga Drug Co, oath ST. ana Ames ave
Schaefer's Cut Price Drug Co, letn
Chicago SITS.
schaefer. August, 2oei N. 18th St.
schmidt, J. H., Gath and Cunning SITS.
Walnu Hill Pharmacy, 10th and C9mihs
Walton Pharmacy, 10Th and Grace sts'
Worth. o. H., 10th and Hamilton SUE
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
HELP WANTED-MALE
Irent. and SaIesmen-Continued.

WANTED-Managers In every state to
place our capital stock and Insurance.
Midland Life Insurance Company, st. Paul,
MINI. C)-M25s AK
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR sALE-Meat market in town of 1900.
eastern Nebraska; nicely equipped; doing
good business; a good proposition, Ad-
dress Y Is. care Omaha Bee.
(D-MSO7 AZ
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
AUTOMOBILES
tContinped

AUTO painting. Andrew Murphy & Son.
GO-5t7 All
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
Find a partner with money
through BEE want ads"
EVERYTHING FOR o N

NOVELTY SHOP2Tn NeyIll. d B ssIs;
Waists, Fancy -Undergarments and Hand
Embroidered work; professional shopping.
MOS AIS
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29

FOR SALE OR TRADE-2OO acres decided.
640-acre homestead, western Nebraska
also good orange and rubber land, in
Mexico, to trade for vacant lots and mer-
ehandise. This part OF Mexico is settling
with Americans rapidly. Address r PA
care Bee. G0-Mf2s BOX
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29

BARGAIN in a Ford Model n. VIII put in
first-elass condition. Top, 5 lamps, stor-
age battery, practically a new set OF
tires. 500. r. A. Davies, Arlington, Neb.
G)-MSS
BUICK roadster for sale cheap; my fiat
for rent. l4 5, seth ST.. Omaha. with
garage. Call s. r. Cox. CoN-Jones Com
mission &C., South Omaha. C0-MtR 9X
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29

FOR ExCHANGE-what have you to
swap? We rave $50 acres in Nebraska.
Let's do something. Nowata Ian & Lot
Co, Suite 624 N. Y. Life Bldg, Omaha,
Neb. Phone Red 1899. Open evenings.
0-M426 30
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
AUTOMOBILES

DERIGHT
AUTOMOBILE COMPANY,
1914 Farnam ST.
StoddArd Dayton Roadster, H,l0.
Req Touring car. $3.50.
Buick ~runabout. almost new, $500
Stevens Duryea. $50.
Dragon Touring car. 1850.
RaVerly Electric. 500.
All the above guaranteed in good shape.
State agent stoddard-Dayton.
STANDARDIZATION. N.500 $1,000 $500
Ford model N. $3.50.
Ford. r. $500
Open n closed cars for rent. day OF
night. Tel Douglas sA
CO-SS
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES.

sMITH-George p, Sunday morning at
his residence, 1923 South Tenth street, in
funeral Wednesday at 2 p. m. Interment
at Rome, N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29

PROFITABLE positions open In the auto
mobile field, technical instructions on both
steam and gasoline engines; students paid
for repair work. Add ess Omaha School
Of Automobile Engineering, AlS Leaven-
worth st. -6ee
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29

BOYS haircuttinE a speciality. Bee barber
shop, Bee Bldg. -Ml67 AIS
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
Flour Mill to Exchange

FOR EXCHANGE for h~igh-grade auto
mobile, 30 acres fine Illinois land. Will
carry back difference or take Omaha
property or cheap Nebraska land. Ask
for list Is. Bee. Karr & Karr, osceola. la.
(3-M427 5x
Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-29
OFFERED FOR RENT
1...., - Co,,sre.-oonunucd.

ROOM house, modern except heat; near
18th and Cunning. $50 cash; balance sane
az rent Phone Harvey 37S1. Obl-MSS ~
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
PRESENTED WITH A BIRTHDAY
Henceforth John Pruitt Will Celebrate
Natal Day with Others on the
Glorious Fourth.

1t isn't everybody who can give
birthday present like William E. Bern
er gave to John Pruitt, colored,
couple of days ago.
Berner is the marriage license clerk
at the county clerks Office, and as
such he encounters all kinds of queer
situations. The other day Pruitt came
IN to get license to wed Eliza Clin-
kenbeard. Before a license can be
procured nowadays one must answer
in writing all kinds of foolish ques-
tions, among them being the date Of
birth.
Pruitt scratched his head when
asked his natal day. Fact is, All
don't know" he said.
Don't know how old you are?" Ber-
ner asked.
Not for sure. Somewheres near
40, l guess"
Haven't you birthday"
Never had birthday"
We'll, I'll make you present Of
birthday right now,' said Berner.
Everybody should have birthday
You are 40 years old and you were
born on the Fourth Of July" And
Berner wrote it down on the marriage
license papers that way.
Now, remember" said Berner
when Pruitt started to leave. you
were horn on the Fourth Of July and
you mustn't forget to celebrate your
birthday when it comes around"
Il won't" said Pruitt, highly
pleased.-Indianapo News
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
New Bone for Finger.

Surgeons in all parts of the country
are taking great interest in the re-
markable surgical operation which has
just been successfully performed in
Trenton, N. j., by DR.. E. B. White, for
merly head of the staff of the McKin-
ley hospital. Several weeks ago ten
year old Walter Barry was playing in
his fathers barn with hay cutter,
and his hand slipped through the feed
chute. One of the fingers on his left
hand was completely severed between
the first and second points.
DR.. White was called and tried to
haye the bones united by stitching the
severed parts together, but failed. As
last resort, before entirely amputat-
ing the finger. the surgeon removed
the bone between the first and second
joints and allowed the secretions OF
the body to fill the space, practically
growing bone in place of the one re.
moved.