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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

expected. and as soon as our agreement with you demands Therefore we would like to have 15 days of grace. feel sure that you will appreciate our position Tn the matter and grant us this favor
 R. II. Baugh, president of the local club, in answering this letter, gladly granted the 15 extra days which Hermann asked for.
 As is known, Robinson was purchased by Cincinnati before the close of last season. A part of the purchase price was paid down. The other will be paid IL Robinson is retained In case he does not make good, then he will be returned 10 Birmingham
 As to whether or not he will make good is a question Molesworth hoping that he will be recovered by Birmingham, ex- presses d fear that the youngster VIII show Griffith so much that he will Keep him for future development
 Tommy Raub's View.
 Tommy Raub, however on arriving yes terdav. stated that while in Cincinnati he visited baseball headquarters, and that every other man encountered was a pitch- CT. He doesn't believe that Robinson will be needed this year.
 q was talking with Catcher Mclean in Cincinnati stated Raub, and from him learned positively that Downey will not get out of the National league this year. Tom has impressed the big leaguers most Sevorably. I saw him. too, and he looks finely. He Is well satisfied, and believes that he will remain with Cln- cinnati even though he plays a utility role"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Wetumpka Defeats Marion.

Wetumpka, March a-(Special i've tumpka defeated Marion this afternoon 8 to f. Heavy hitting by the locals was the feature.
 Batteries: Hogg and Conie; Long and HeaQh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
First No-Hit Game.

St. Bernard. March S1.-CSpecial)- Blountsville Agricultural school was de- feated yesterday by St. Bernard college by the score of to 0. Mackentepe of St. Bernard pitched superb ball, shutting out the visitors without hit. Score:
 R.H.E. Blountsville .. .. .. :. .. .... :. .. 5 St. Bernard :. .. .. .. .. -. ;. :. 10 3 Batteries: South and South Macken- tepe and Frohoff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
No Eiahtinu for "kid."

"<id" Jackson denied last night pulp lished statement that he was slated to box local celebrity at the Gayety the atre this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
FRANK 1GO7CH SIGNS UP

  
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

Murdoch, mentioned above, is the old Birmingham player of some seasons ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

Lakeview defeated Norwood yesterday Is to f. The pitching of Cox was 8 feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Cardinals Win Again.

Little Rock, March 31.-(Special.)-Litt Rock was shut out today in lstless game. The Cardinals, who have been training here for month, leave for~Mem- phis tomorrow. The score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
LakevIew Wins.

Shannon: Mcintyre and Bergen, HI and Dunn. Umpire, Stickney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
BLAdES JINGLE SAM
PORTO, RICO, EXPLAINS EXISTING
 CONDITIONS.
Says she Was Goyerned Better Under Spanishr Rule Than Under Amer lean ninistration-Appeals
 To Taft.

Washington. March 24-That Porto Rico was governed better under Span ish rule than under American adminis- traitor. that the spanish-American war and the subsequent occupation of the island by the United States. has ruined the coffee industry, the most i'm portant in the island. and that the ex- ecutive council. composed largely of Americans. Is responsible entirely for the present crisis. were the declara- tions made tonight by Luis Munoz Ri- vera, Chairman of the Commission now here.
 The Commission was appointed hy the House of Delegates to lay before President Taft. Congress and the American people. the reasons for the existing conditions in the island. and to ask for concessions from this coun- try, both fin regard to the form of gov ernment for the island and on the tariff question.
 Commissioner Larrinaga. Delegate from Porto Rico to Congress. will en- deayor tomorrow to arrange for an in- terview for the Commission with Pres ident Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
A HORRIBLE CRIME
WOMAN HAS CARBOLTC ACID POUR- ED DOWN THROAT.
She Was Found Yesterday In . Shed Buck of Her Home In Dying COndition-POiice Have
 Mystery.

-yincennes Ind. March 24-Mrs. Jes- sic overton Culbertson is dying to- night, 1t is said. as the result of hav- ing carbolic acid forced down her throat and her jaws afterwards secure- ly bound. She was found today In a shed back of her home. Revived for & few seconds. she said:
 "A man and . woman dragged me into the wood shed and poured some. thing down my throat"
 The police attribute the crime to jealousy. They have held a letter. purporting to be from jealous woman. since Monday The letter was found near Mrs. Culbertson's doorstep. It warned her to give up her husband un- der penalty of death.
 Russell -Culbertson, the woman's husband, arrived tonight from Law. renceburg, Ills. When shown the threatening letter. he said he srecog. nized the writing as that of woman he once knew, but who had not been in yincennes for many years
 Mrs. Culbertson, who Is 25 years old. came here few years ago as train ed nurse. While caring for Josiiua Braselton. Republican County Chair man, she fell In love with her patients step-son. Culbertson The two eloped to Lawrenceburg, Ills.
 In the shed in which Mrs, Culbertsop was found, thes police tonight discov- cred paper on which were a skull and cross bones. and the words "good-bye". The writing was the same as that of the letters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
SEVERE STORM REPORTED
 IN ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Chicago. March 24--A severe storm has developed in the Rocky Mountain region and telegraphic communication With Denver has been lost over all routes.
 The storm would appear to extend eastward, a report, as yet unverified. saying that Brewster. Kansas. has been struck by a tornado.
 The storm arose at s. nn.. and with in a short time. wires were down In every direction. The telegraph com panies here are able to reach Pueblo and Colorado Springs. but not the state capital. Trains were reported delayed but not stalled by the storm. Of twelve wires which the Chicago. Bur lington and Quincy has into Denver. only one withstood the blast. and this one was only working intermittently
 At the general offices here of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific. con- firmation of terrific windAorm in Kansas was received. Between Edson and Brewster. Kansas, last night a freight train was blown from the tracks, according to information re- ceived by the Rock Island officials to- day. Details were lacking in early report because of the demoraIizeJ con dition of the wires. They stated that tariff was moving with little delay to- day, however.
 Today's reports of the weather bureau shows that the storm Is center ed today over the southerstern slope of the Rockies and in the northern lake region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
FIRE
BLAZE BREAKS OUT IN BUSINESS
 DISTRICT.
Entire Fire Department Called to Scene and Bought Flames During an
 Electrical StOrm-Ffre Under Control.

Jacksonville, Fla. March 25.-At o'clock this morning. fire was discov- cred in the three story building on Forsyth street, In the heart of the business district, and at this hour. 1885 o'clock, it looks as though the entire structure Is doomed.
 The entire fire department Is on the scene and hard at work. Rain Is fall ing in torrents and lightning is play ing about the sky. The building Is oc- cupied by the IF and w. B. Drew Company, printers; Guys Billiard Par lors; Webber's Barber Shop and other lines of business. The building is one of the many handsome structures in Jacksonville, and is alongside the new ten story hotel building now under construction. The fire will be confined to the one building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
BRIBE OFFERED MIR. BINGHAM Police Commissioner Makes Statement. JEROME MAY INVESTIGATE Bingham's Job Could Pe Made a
 Gold Mine. Says Any Man CoslA wen Afford TO Pay a MilI,e. Deuar. fer fiji. Job t 1t Was Asctioned
 
|ERoME MAY INVESTIGATE

New York. March 24.--A dishonest man holding the position of police commissioned in New York City easi- ly might become . millionaire in a few months. so great are the oppor- tunities for illicit gains. according to 2 statement today by Commissioner Bingham.
 the ofice. he said. single bribe of SsoO.ooo e year was offered him If he would protect certain criminal in- terests.
 Compliance with the. conditions of the offer." he added. would have been entirely of a negative matter-all they wanted was to be let alone"
 Commissioner Bingham was worked up over the refusal Of aldermen to vote him an appropriation of $1o0.000 for secret service to investigate ters. 4-.s.
 This job of police commissioner. ' he said. for example. would be a regular gold mine to q dishonest offi- cial. If itswere put up at auction to the highest bidder, a man could well afford to pay s1.00o.oo0 for years opportunity to accept what the crimi- nal classes would be only too glad to offer him."
 AHeu ne Teierreo to the toVOsVVV bribe offer. which he had received when he first took up the ofice.
 The offer was. of course. fully guarded" he said. Tt came from a suave gentleman. who knew how to handle words to perfection. and was able to make his nearer understand what he meant without laying himself open to any unpleasant after effects.
 q listened until I understood what the fellow was about. Then I gave him such talking to that he will never forget his visit here as long as he lives. I have not heard from him since."
 Commissioner Bingham declined to give the name of the man who made the offer, nor would he say what iD- terests had sought protection.
 It was rumored later that District Attorney Jerome would inyestigate the charges made by Mr. Bingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
GOVERNOR c. S. DENEEN
 DECLINES SENATORSHIP

Springfield, Ills. March 24.--It was not necessary to elect Governor Charles 8. Deneen to the United States Senate today to ascertain if he would accept the honor that 1t had been planned to thrust upon him.
 As fast as the members arrived each was ushered into the private sanctum, where he was notified that under no circumstances would he accept the honor. Several ballots were then talk en without result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA. THURSDAY. MARCH 19o9-FOUR

dignant manner was when she first saw Willie. The woman smiled.
 Immediately Willie walk ed up to ber and extending his hands said:
 How do you doT' e
 Hello. willie," the woman replied as she placed her hand upon his head and caressed him for an instant.
 The boy was then questioned by the chief of police.
 "Yes, I know her." he said. "She was the nurse who took care of me in Cleveland. She was with me most of the time"
 Notwithstanding the woman's former assertion that there would be sen- sation when she was identified or when whitla saw her, she and Whitla looked at each other without any outward evidence of recognition.
 After the brief examination by the chief the woman was taken back to jail. whitla would make no comment regarding the woman. M
 The movements of the Whitla pc . were greatly hampered. Thousands ,i persons followed their every movement and at the police station the omcers had difficulty in handling the throng. County Prosecutor Cline. who is in charge of the grand jury, said it would be better if they were tried In Penn sylvania, as "the laws In that State are much more severe. the extreme penalty for kidnapping being life sim prisonment," the prosecutor said.
 That is whnt they deserve if guilty. For that reason. they will be taken to sharon for trial first. If for rny reason they escape punishment thcre, they cannot escape entirely as we would arrest them and try them on the charge of biackmailing. We shall watch the case closely"
 When asked about his experience with the kidnappers. Willie talked with a childish frankness
 q had good time because they were nice to me" he said. The hard1 est part was when the man made ne walk i've miles near home. After trat we rode on trains. He gave me candy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
TWELVE DEAD;
 SCORE INJURED Terrific Electrical Storm Sweeps Texas. < PRoPEpss LOSS IS HEAVY ls <.fe Storm Develops in Rocky Mountain Region
 The Reck Island Railroad Reports .
 Tornado struck Brewstefs kan-
 sas During The Nisht-An Wires Are Down.
<Loss IS HEAVY

Dallas. Texas. March 24-Twelve known dead. property loss reaching in- to the thousands of dollars and possi biy a score injured. is the result of a Tornado which swept over the north eastern part of Wise County late last night.
 Several small towns were visited by the storm but none were entirely de- stroyed, although each suffered serious damage.
 The general course of the tornado seems to have besa from the west to southeast. Starting at Grafton. in the northeastern part of the county. 1t passed to the north of Decatur, the county seat of Wise County. and struck several small settlements of which Slidell is the center. From here the tornado appears to have turned southeast. continuing its course with out doing further serious damage.
 The greatest loss of life occurred in the country districts. The destruction of one farm, house alone caused the death of eight persons. This single tragedy of the storm occurred near Sli- dell The farm house of Ira Rice was crushed in by furious wind and the family of eight members pinned be- meath the wreckage. A light in the house at the time of the disaster caus- ed the ruins to become ignfted, and. famed by the strong wind. the flames snufred out the lives of the help less victims.
 The towns of Sanger and Greenwood were hit and e number of houses were moved from their foundations. The Goodview school house near Sanger was wrecked. Tn this vicinity Der Wilson and Glasgow Clark. farmers and two children of a negro tenant were killed. Mrs. c. M. Pedley Is bad ly hurt with a broken leg and several negroes are less seriously injured.
 At Grafton. every business house save one, was blown down. The Meth odist and Baptist Churches were com. pletely wrecked.
 At Dan, also in Wise County. near Slidell, two houses were destroyed. Ths Christian Church at Greenwood was destroyed. 5s.- .-.5,..--4.
 Several rssadences and two churches we're blown down at Brumiow. Init town is located near Sifdeii. which np- peared to be the storm center.
 Heavy sand storms were reported yesterday at Dublin. Gainesville and other points In that viinity. Fences small buildings and wildmtils were razed by the storm in the outlying districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
he would not object to a good stiff rev.

he would not object to a good stiff rev. enue tariff on anything except salt.
 "I want, in this connection. to an- nounce general principle" he said. and more than that, will not help any living human being to oppress tn e great masses of the people in this country"
 "All plunders." he said. looked alike to him. On account of the attitude he was taking. he asserted. he might be retired to private life.
 He would prefer. he said. not to re- tire but the time will come sooner or later, whenever do go out, I in tend to depart with my mental integ- rity and my selfrespect in the act"
 MT. Clark next devoted his attention to Speaker Cannon. who occupied a conspicuous place on the floor and was paying mark ed attention to what the minority leader was saying. He dealt with the speech made by MT. Cannon during the campaign. regarding zinc and other Missouri products.
 The allusion brought the Speaker to his feet. He declared that while in Missouri, he had been told by members of both parties that deep zinc mining had gone out of business. that the rich ore only was being mined and that deep mining was giving them smoke less chimnies and idle workers.
 He had also been told that the con- ing into the United States of free zinc from Mexico affected their industry. He declared that he saw the smokeless chimnies and Idle men. and that form CT Representative Hackney. a Demo- crat, had been represented to him as saying that while he stood for the Denver platform. zinc should be pro- tected.
 T said to my audience" the speak CT remarked. that they knew in the Joplin district and elsewhere that a duty on zinc that came in competition with their production was necessary"
 Replying. MT. Clark insisted that his position was that the people of the United States were paying a higher price that we may have the society
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
SITUATION AT BOGOrA.
There Has Been No Recurrence of Pol
 iticnl Disorders.

BoRota, Columbia, MAT. 24.-There has been no recurrence of the politi- cal disorders of a fortnight ago and tranquility prevails throughout the republic. The assembly Is continuing its Iabors in special session and mem- bership Is to be enlarged by the addi- ton of sixteen new delegates
 The proposal to pass a law providing for the election of a National Congress has been well received throughout the republic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
DENIES THE PETITION.
Count BOni De CastelIane Wanted In- yentous of Divorced Wife5s
 Furniture.

Paris. March 24.-Count Boni de Cas- tellane's petition for an inventory of the papers and furniture in the De Sagan mansion on the Avenue Malakoff in the Chateau Marias, has been denied by the court, which sustained the con- tention of the de Sagans that they were. married under the regime of separation of property" and that the papers and furniture in question be- long to the Princess de Sagan until competent proof to the contrary is forthcoming.
 The Count claimed in his petition that the de Sagans have refused to hand over property belonging to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
THE EMERY CLAIM.
State Department Does Not Fear Bel
 llRcrent Attitude af ZclaYa.

HBcrent Attntuue or LcI0yo.
 Washington, March f24.-Predictions in responsible quarters today indicated that the controversy with Nicaragua over the Emery claim would, within a short time, resolve itself into a single question. believed to have ref erence to the manner and by whom the amount of damages to be awarded the company resulting from an annul- ment of its concessions by Nicaragua would be determined.
 So far as the belligerent attitude of President Zelaya is concerned, no serious fear IS felt In Washington that there will be developments that will seriously change the situation in Gen. tral America. The armored cruiser Washington has sailed from Panama for Amapala, Honduras. where her of- ficers are to keep an outlook on the Central American situation. On the north coast. the cruiser Tamoca has left Porto Cortez. Honduras, for Ceiba and Truxillo and other Honduran ports to the east.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
NEW MEXICO GovERNoRsHIP.

Washington. March 24.-The New Mexican Governorship Is being given considerable attention at the White House and 1t is said several names have been presented to President Taft as possible successors Ito Governor Curry
 The latter's withdrawal of his re- siKnation was in response to a tele- gram from the. President suggesting that nasty action be not taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
A KANSAS TOWN IS
 STRUCK BY TORNADO.

Topeka. Kansas. March 24-The Rock Island Railroad reports a tornado struck Brewster. Kansas. during the night. the wires are down and details are not available. Brewster is a vil- age in Thomas county near Colorado state line.
 Nearly an inch of rain fell here last night. Rains are also reported along the lines of the Rock Island and Santa Fe to Colorado. The rain was accom- panied by, heavy wind but no damage Is reported In this vicinity
 At Edson, in sherman county, last night, tornado struck a freight train on the Rock Island road. Nine cars were blown from the track. two of them completely off the right of way.
 A furious storm of sleet, rain and snow now prevails in the northwestern section of the state with freezing weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
Appeal to Supreme Court.
ENGINEERS MAKE- REPORT.
TAey Declare That Arksz=s=' New Cs
 itOl Ia Faulty.

They Declare That Asksz=s=' New Cas-
 itol Is Faulty.
 Little Rock, Ark. March 24.--Kurt Berle and E.. M. Markham. government engineers. today made their report to the Legislature on the Arkansas new State capitol.
 The report says almost the entire construction above the basement is faulty and will require s200.0o0 to make repairs and s1.060.o00 additional to complete the building. Eight hun dred thousand dollars has already been expended by Caldwell and Drake. the contractors. Attorney General Nor- wood today issued an opinion that the State cannot discharge the contractors unless they can show a violation of the contract.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
storm fin Colorado.

Colorado Springs. Colo, March 24- Colorado Springs has been cut off from wire communication with Denver since an e9rly hour this morning. All tele- graph and telephone wires are down into that city. The difficulty seems to be within a radius of twenty miles of Denver.
 hour and a half late in reaching this city owing to difficulty in receiving orders in the vicinity of Denver. The train crew reported a heavy storm at Denver, but said the track was com paratfvely free from snow No m usual storm disturbance in this inn mediate locality has been noted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
A STEAMER SINKS.
CoIlided With Emperor Williams
 Yacht During Dense Fog.

Yacht During Dense Fog.
 Hamburg. March 24.-The imperial yacht Holenzollern which left Kie' yesterday through the canal bound foI the Mediterranean for the use of Em- peror William in the event of his de- sirinE to make cruise to Corfu. was in collision last night in a dense fog near Norderney. in the North Sea. with the Norwegian steamer Por. which sank immediately.
 The crew of the Por were rescued. The Hohenzollern was only slightly in- tured and put Into Wilhelmshaven for examination and repairs. The emperor was not on board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
A RARE OPERATION.
Cuban WOmRn Has Her Spleen
 CompleteIy Removed.

New York. March 24-Mme Anegla Dorriente. the wife of General Dorri- cnte, an officer of the Cuban army. and a member of the stan of President Co., meg. is recovering at the General Me- morial Hospital here after having un- dergone one of the rarest operations on record.
 She was operated on last Saturday and her spleen was completely remov- ed but she is now progressing so well that she will be out of the hospital shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
sno,v Does Dnmnge.

Denver. Colo, March 24.-Eight inches of wet. clinging snow, follow ing several hours of steady rain. did damage in Denver last night estimated at 3200.o00 to $300.000 and cut of wire communication with the outside world for many hours. The oity's fire alarm system was almost destroyed and six thousand telephone wires in Denver were rendered useless.
 For several hours today street car service was at a standstill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
TO REDUCE WAGES.
Iron Furnaces in Lehigh Valley Have Issued Orders.

Bethlehem. Pa, March 24-The com panies operating the iron furnaces fin the Iehigh Valley have issued orders to reduce wages of the furnace men 10 per cent. This reduction will apply to 5000 or 1000 workers.
 The Thomas Iron Company decided to lead off with the announcement which will be made formally In a few days that the 10 per cent. cut will date from April l. The Empire Steel and Iron Company wf1l likely also announce it's reduction for the same time.
 The proposed reduction will put the wages back to the level of 1905.