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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

being only five or six cart roads in the entire republic, and horses and mules do not live. The aborigines are not a trouble some people. They are kept in state of peace and loyalty by gifts, etc, from the government and produce absolutely nothing beyond their own good. For com mercial purposes the whole of Liberia may be looked upon as strip of coast land of varying width, as the penetration of rivers assists communication but rare ly exceeds 30 or 40 miles. The Liberian people are generally very shiftless, very poor, and constantly pressed in upon by their French and British neighbors. The country is absolutely undeveloped as to its rich hinterland.
 "A comparison of Liberia with the Brit ish colony of Sierra Leone, founded under exactly the same conditions and having the same character of hinterland, estab- fishes that the territory of the republic is rich in possibilities. It would be un- fortunate for American prestige if we were to fail at least to give once more some real assistance to the republic
 The state department is very anxious that the appropriation be made promptly in order that the commission may reach Liberia before the rainy season starts in. The success of Liberia in self-govern- ment would the letter argues, give hope and courage, while its failure would bring discoura geemnt to the entire black race. If action be not taken. there Is no doubt that Liberia will not be able to maintain itself much longer; and it would seem that the inhabitants ought to have at least another trial. with some direction from men developed in civilization, be- fore being extingushed as nationality and placing upon their race the oppro- brium of being unfit to govern them selves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Max Fleman In "The Substitute"

Max Fleman In "The Substitute"
 CAST OF CHARACTERS. James Smith, Max Figman.
 Rufus Vandergift, Charles Rowan. Rev. Herman Lothrop, Sidney Price. Rev. William Rouse, Herbert Charles. Deacon Cyrus Haywood, Frank J. Kirk. Walter Haywood. his son, Stanley Wood. Dexter Chubb, Ernest c. Warde. Robert Banard, Hugh Dillman. Bennington, Charles Rowan.
 Adolphe, Harry Levian.
 Ambulance doctor, Roy Raceford. Judge. Ernest Mack
 Crier, E. R. Bent.
 Celia Lothrop, Miss Lolita Robertson. Chrysantha Haywood Miss Lillian Rhodes.
 Helen Smith, Miss Fay Wheeler Esther Diffy, Miss Agnes Everett. Minnie Leslie, Miss Myrtle Tannehill. The comedy drama, 'The Substitute" with Max Figman playing the lltle role was presented at the Jefferson theatre last night before a brilliant audience which practically filled the house MT. Figman and the supporting actors were graciously received and so well wa6 the audience pleased with the play that Mir. Figman was forced to make a cur tain speech at the end of the third ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

In the first division of the city court cases yesterday: Kerr Murray Manufac- turing company vs A. c. Howze ct al., non-sut; R. M. Jenkins Lumber company vs Birmingham Sign Manufacturing company, ct al, judgment; Will Landrum vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, dismissed; Queen Davis vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company, dismissed Evans Bros. Con- tracing company vs. w. F. Brazeal dis missed; R. Dan Taylor vs A. B. Keys, settled The case of Willie May Love company is on call.
 The case of Harry Andrews vs. Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany is on trial in the second division of the city court. The jury in the case of Johnnie Hudson and Otis Shannon vs. William Vaughn returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
 In the third division of the city court the case of w. l.. Deal, J. w. Veasy and R. A. Reed vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is still on trial.
 
 Judge Nesmith and the case will go to the jury this morning.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court the case of Jones & Vance vs. Black & Dinsmore is on trial
 Judge Lane is engaged in his division of the circuit court in hearing the case of J. J. Richmond vs. Avondale Mills.
 In the first division of the criminal court the jury in the case of Dr. P. l.. Haigler, charged with malpractice, returned yer dict late Wednesday night acquitting the defendant. The case of Philip Jaffe, junk and scrap iron dealer, charged with receiving stolen property, is on trial,
 SSuit has been filed in the circuit court by William Hull vs. Wimberley-Thomas Hardware company, the plaintiff claiming $30OOO damages for the death of his son. who was killed in the warehouse of the defendant company several days ago The boy, it will be recalled, was crushed under an elevator. The suit of E. M Clark vs. Shields Lodge. Odd Fellows, No. 59So (col- ored), is one of unique averments The plaintiff sues for 5000 damages. alleging that he was mistreated while being initi- ated into the secrets of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
LIBERIA NEEDS
 AID VERY BADLY Money Is. Wanted for Commis- sion to Visit the Country RESOURCES UNEMPLOYED Action Is Desired That Another Trial May Be Given the Negroes Before
 All of Their Opportun-
 ties Are Lost.
RESOURCES UNEMPLOYED

Washington, February u.-Earnest ef- forts are being made by the administra- ton to secure the appropriation of s20, GOO for the expenses of a commission to go to Liberia to make recommendations as to what specific action on the part of the government is desirable that will most aptly render effective relief to that republic under the present critical cir cumstances. The necessity for this all ready has been set forth in letter which President Roosevelt sent to Congress three weeks ago transmitting a report on the subject from Secretary Root. Supplement tai to this is a communication received by Representative Edwin Denby of the for eign affairs committee from Assistant Sec retary of State OLaughlin presenting ad- ditional reasons why the appropriation for the commissions work should be made.
 This letter says that of the 40,O00 or 5oOoO Liberians. the majority are de- scendants of American negroes and it is the duty of the United States at least to give the people an opportunity to continue to govern themselves, not only because of the great humanitarian princi- pal involved but because such action, in some slight degree, Twill be an atonement for the brutal and horrible practices in- separabe from the slave trade by which Americans at first benefited and which this government subsequently, took meas ures to suppress" Conditions in Liberia are thus set out: "In connection with the present conditions existing in Liberia consular reports speak of the magnificent agricultural possibilities of the dpuntry Unfortunately the means of comnRlnica- lion are practically non-existent. tthere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
WILL ANALYZE
 CREEKS STOMACH

An analysis of the stomach of Linge Spelluccis body is to be made in an eff fort to discover whether his death re- suited from poisoning. It will be remem- bered that Spellucci was found in an un- conscious condition several months ago on Twentieth street, and was removed to a hospital. where he died within short while.
 His remains were inferred in the pot ter's field. A few days ago arrange ments were made by his family to remove the remains to Elmwood cemetery. The exact cause of his death was shrouded in doubt and 1t was decided to analyze the stomach.
 The body was taken to the Guadin & Go. undertaking establishment and the post mortem performed. Chemist Rinaldo Williams will analyze the stomach and make a report to Coroner Brasher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
assembly of the peoples representa-

tives."
 ''No ruler" he said lever faced so hard task, or one beset with so many pitfalls as that which confronted Lin coin, when he entered upon the presi- dency. During all his term of service, he had to deal, not only with open ene- mics, but with secret foes, faithless friends and interruptions rivals He endured the whips and scorns of time with unfailing patience and serenity, sometimes diverting the force of the heaviest blows with shield of humor, and day after day he bore without murmur load of care tn at would have crushed spirit that had not been mo- bly, consecrated.
 "But in the night watches when deep sleep falleth upon men, he trod alone the loftiest heights of human thought, communed in solitude, with God, drank deep from the cool cisterns of Christian charity and came back to the burdens and heat of another day with hfs soul purged of all envy, hatred and malice, and all uncharitableness, and with the light of inspiration in his deep set eyes. We shall search in vain the mes- sages, speeches and letters of Lincoln for one impatient, harsh or contemptu- ous word directed against those who differed from him. or sought to thWart his designs.
 The war powers vested in Lincoln gave him the influence of dictator. yet he never used this power to de- stroy or humiliate personal enemy or a political rival
 When the great conflict was ended, MT. Boutell said, Lincoln had only words of kindness and welcome for those that had taken arms against the government. "and for the stricken south he cherished naught but feel ines of tender compassion and brother lv affection. The universal verdict" he concluded, will be that among the worlds greatest men, for moral eleva- ton and pure nobility of spirit. Abra- ham Lincoln had no peer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
UNKNOWN MAN IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN

young man whose identity has not yet been established was run down in the yards of the Seaboard Air Line between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets yester- day morning The body was found few moments after an engine and several cars had passed. Death had probably been instantaneous, the body being cut in two while both arms and both legs were dis membered.
 The remains were removed to the un- dertaking establishment of Gaudin x Co.,, where they are being held for identif1- cation.
 In the pockets of the dead man was found a letter written in Greek, post marked New York and addressed to Ramus, 22 Bridge street. Jacksonville, Fla.
 He wore a plain black suit Of clothes a light hat and red tie with the name of Franklin & Sharon on it. He has light brown hair, light complexion, and is of medium weight and statue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Congress Makes Provision for
 Observance By Law
EuLoGY UPON LINCOLN
Congressman BouteIl Pays Fine Trib- ute to Martyred President and Tells of the Tasks He
 Had to Perform.

Washington. February 11.-By joint resolution late today Congress made provision, as far as possible. for the observance of February 12s 1909, the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, as a special holiday and authorized the, President to issue a proclamation making it effective in the District of Columbia and the terri tories of Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii
 In anticipation of the passage of such a resolution, after he had departed for Lincoln's birth place in Kentucky, the President had prepared and signed proclamation which was issued as soon as the joint resolution had been signed by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House
 While this proclamation applies only to the District of Columbia and the territories, IA states have, by legisla- a- tion, made Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

The actors little address was delightful ly neat and after thanking his audience for their gracious applause he promised to return to Birmingham soon with a new American play.
 The Substitute" is one of the cleverest comedies of the present season in Bir mingham' The story is built of comical situations brought on by wild happy go-lucky young lawyer impersonating or substituting" himself for young min ister Interwoven with the comedy situ- ations there is a most delightful little love story which proves intensely in- teresting toward the close of the play.
 There have been few actors who have appeared in Birmingham who displayed as much life in their parts as did MT. Figman last night. To say that he was splendid is not enough. There was none of the hum-drum reciting of lines in his interpretation of the character of James Smith, but at every turn Smiln was al most real, so natural was MT Figman in the part.
 MT. Figman has drawn about him an excellent cast of characters. Without ex- ception the supporting actors were ex cellent in their roles last night. Miss Lolita Robertson as Celia Lothrop was splendid, and among others who were worthy of mention were Herbert Charles as the Rev. William Rouse, Ernest C. Warde as Dexter Chubb. Miss Lillian Rhodes as Chrysantha Haywood, Miss Fay Wheeler as Helen Smith and Miss Agnes Everett at Esther Diffy. But. as stated, the cast was without a single exception very good and the play was one of the most satisfactory of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

Majestic Saturday afternoon, the after noon that the children always hock to that popular theatre. This week there are two acts which will appeal strongly to children, Dunbar's trained goats and The Country School" Besides there are several other acts of singing and dancing which the children can enjoy.
 Probably the best evidence of the merit of this weeks attraction is the fact that the crowds Wednesday were almost twice as large as the combined crowds on Mon day and Tuesday. There is a matinee every afternon and a performance every night at the Majestic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
EuIooy Upon Lincoln.

Washington February 11.-Toward the close of the session or 'the muse today RepresentativeNB Bouteil or HI nois delivered a eulogy of Aprahaii Lincoln. He spoke of Lincolns entry into the body as a member on Decem- her 6. 1S47. Here in this House he said. attending to its routine duties and responding to numerous roll caiis' Lincoln spent his 10th birthday.
 MT. Boutell said it was altogether 6ttinr that there should be put on the racords of the House some memorial of tha greatest member of this national
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
At the Gayety.

Charley Barton continues to make fun for Gayety patrons this week and the company is greeted daily by large au- and the handsomely gowned girls are the will be an amateur contest in which sev- eral prominent locals will take part. To- morrow night there will be wrestling match between Bob Reilly and Bob Luster and Tom Jones. Reilly agrees to throw both in an hour. Joe Acton, English welterweight wrestler, has challenged Reilly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Kills Bell Boy.

Montgomery, February 11.-A special from Opeika says J. E Keehm, trav- cling man from St. Louis. shot and Killed Allen Frazer, negro bell boy at the Royal hotel, at midnight last night Though he claims 1t to be an accident Keehm is in jail with a hearing set for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
cadsden May Get Court.

Washington February 11.-(Speecial)- Senator Johnston expects the Gadsden court bill to be favorably reported and passed by the Senate next week. The measure was introduced in the House by Representative Burnett, and has passed that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
At the Bijou.

The Rays-Johnny and Emma-in their musical farce, King Casey appear at the Bijou this week. For three seasons the Rays provoked fun and laughter in their riotous farce, Down the Pike;" last season it was laid on the shelf for King Casey which was an instantaneous sue cess. Mistaken identities or dual roles are responsible for large share of the comedy. Act one is laid at the Waldorf Astoria and the second on the Island of Laila Pa Zaza. Johnny Ray is seen in his familiar characterization, Casey" Next week, George Ade's Just Out of College"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

We have placed in this sale all our odds and ends of rugs, and there is not rug in this lot that sold for less than $1.5o. This is your one unparalleled chance to buy a good rug at an almost insignifi- cant low price; s1.5O and s2.OO val
 ues Mill End Sale. le............. .9Se
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Children's Matinee.

Already there are many children look in0 forward to the special matinee at the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-09
COLORADO WYOMING
FLOODS ARE SEVERE
Farmers. as Well as Railroads
Heavy Losers by Unusually
High Water.

DENVER, Colo, June S.-Flood
water in The streams Of Colorado and
Wyoming has caused- many thousands
of dollars damage TO crops and has de-
layed railroad traffic throughout both
states.
1t is reported from Greeley. Colo,
that the Cache la Poudre river rose six
inches today, flooding large acreage
planted in bcets and vegetables. The
water is flowing over the Colorado s
Southern tracks between Fort Collins
and Greeley, and all through trains
over the Union Pacific between Omaha
10 Cheyenne. were run over the Jules
burg Short Line to avoid washouts on
the main line. Farmers living on the
lowlands near Greeley arc leaving their
homes and many are compelled to use
boats as a means of transportation.
The Platte river is running bank
full
From Laramie. Wyo.. it is announced
that both the Big and Little Laramie
rivers are in flood and that the farms
upon their banks have suffered damage.
Many Of the bridges on the Big Laramie
are unsafe,
From Cheyenne comes the report that
the Union Pacific railroad has suffered
the most serious washouts in years be-
tween Smeed and Bushnell, Neb
The Arkansas river is reported 10
have risen foot IN tho last q hours
at Florence, Colo.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-09
BURIED ALIVE, MAN
FACES AWFUL Deaf 4
Miner EntOmbed at Four Hun.
dred Level; Comrades Strive
to Save Him.

MlSSOULA. Mont, July s.-A spe
cial to the Missoulian from Wallace
Idaho. SAYS:
Entombed beneath tons Of earth and
rock on the 4oo-foot level Of the Morn
ing mine. Eric Lindsfaces a slow and
terrible death unless score Of miners
who have been working eagerly all day
sre able TO reach and rescue him.
Lind was at work alone in a portion
Of the level when cave in occurred be-
tween him and the shaft. Caught in
the blind end Of the level, with 10
possible means Of escape, the entom bed
miner must meet death from su(foca-
tion or starvation unless he can be res
cucd soon. AS soou as the accident or
cured, Mine Superintendent Cartwright
set force Of miners to work digging
away the mass of earth that lies he.
tween Lind and freedom, aud for hours
the men have labored without cessation
endeavoring to reach their companion.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-09
CASE INVOLVING
s3O,000,000 OVER
Famous Suit Against Sugar
Trust Settled: Terms Are
Kept Secret.
LOAN HAS INDEPENDENTS
IN THE GRIP OF COMBINE
Control Of Shares OF Company
Owing Debt Furnished the
Opportunity.

NEW YORK. June s.-The s3oOm
900 suit Of the Peunsvlvauia Sugar Re
Inning company against the American
sugar Refining company. the so.cslled
trust, was settled ont Of cour; this
evening. Terms of the sctilcmcn. were
not made public. Possibly statement
Will be forthcoming tomorrow.
The complainant charged. in effect.
that II had been driven out Of busi.
ness. Witnesses testified that Adolph
Segal of Philadelphia. controlling
power Of ihe Pennsylvania Sugar Re.
iining company, borrowed from Gustav
A. kissel a million and a quarter dol.
lars, for which ne gave as security
$4,000 shares of the PENNSYLVANIA Su
gar Refining company, toget her with
a voting trust certificate for the same
which was TO run until the repayment
of the loan.
Where Power Was Used.
With the power thus conferred. Ki-.
sci, Ut WAS alleged, Installed himself
and three Of his clerks rs directors OF
the independent sugar company. aud
having control of the directors. he Sc
cured the adoption Of a resolution pro.
vldIDg that the then almost almost rom
plctcd refinery. which is said 10 he ono
of the most economical eyer built.
should not be opened or operated until
further orders.
That resolution. the plaintiff contend
cd, was drafted by John T.. Parsons.
acting as counsel for the sugar. trust,
for whom il showed Gustav y. kissei.
the lender, also as agent.
EiSSel. Parsons and the three clerks
of tho former, Twigg, Robinson and
Warner. were made co-defendants with
the American Sugar Refining company
on the conspiracy charge, but on mo-
tion Of lawyer appearing specially in
behalf Of the three clerks. the com-
plant against them was dismissed to-
day.
The details Will moi be made public
until after ratification bv the Penn
svlvania court that appointed George
D. Earle, jr., receiver OF the Penusri,
vania Sugar Refining company II
such ratification is not made the case
Will have 10 be retired.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-09
STRIKE OF HATMAkERS
.AMICABLY ADJUSTED

DANBURY. Conn, June s.-The
strike that has closed twenty-five hat
factories in this city, Bethel and New
Milford for tine last five months. was
practically ended today, both sides
making concessions. An agreement was
reached between fifteen OF the manu-.
featuring concerns and the national
executive and advisory boards OF the
United Hatters.
Six of the factories not in the agree
ment began work today as open shops.
The terms of settlement include an
agreement on the part of the manufoc-
turers 10 withdraw from the Ma
tionl Association of Hat Manufar
turers. which can he done on ninety
davs notice. According to the terms
OF the agreement the union employees
are to return to work as individuals
for ninety days, and after the with.
drawal Of the manufacturers from the
ns stionsl association becomes effective
matters in dispute will be arbitrated
and the use of the union label will be
resumed
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-09
MILK RIVER PROJECT
TO OPEN NEW EMPIRE

HELENA Mont, June S.-The first unit
of the Milk river project, for which the
people of that part OF Montana have
striven for many wears. will be completed
this year if the plans OF the reclamation
service are carried out.
The department at Washington has
concurred in the plan for the immcdia te
completion Of tho Dodson south canal
and distribution system which will cover
10000 acres of fine land end which may
he extended 10 cover all the rrigable
the Nelson reservoir. containing upwards
of $4,000 acres. This is the best news
which northern Montana has received In
many years. The beginning Of actual
construction work on the great Mix river
project will usher in a new era. which
will make tho northern part OF this sta tc
noted from one side OF the country TO the,
other as the most fertile garden spot in
America.