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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
PLAINS OF MUD FOR
 TIE SOLDIER BOYS Heavy Rains Spoil Camp Life
 at Chickamauga DOWNPOUR IS STEADY Soldiers Are Not Much Disappointed at the Weather for They Can
 Find Many Ways of En-
 joyfng Themselves
DoWNPoUR IS STEADY

Chattanooga, July 2.-(Special)-It would be hard to imagine of more un-
 pleasant surroundings than confronted the militiamen from Florida, Mississippi Georgia and Tennessee at Chickamauga park today Constant rains for the past three or four days have the fields In the vicinity of Fort Oglethorpe very SOIL and when the heavy wagons and the hundreds of men marched across them they were converted into plains of mud from three to six inches in depth. In sites the water stood several inches. deep and the tents had to be removed to the slopes of the nearby hills. Drains are Isbeing built in every direction. and with A hours or so of sunshine the conditions will be much better.
 To add, to the discomfort of the sol- 6iers there was an extremely heavy rain just when reveille was sounded early to- day, and the boys had to turn out for roll call in drenching shower Later the sun broke through the clouds. but the visit was a short one for at 10 O clock there was a steady downpour which continued until shortly after noon. Later the sun came out again, and the indications for tomorrow are much better. All the camps were ditehed and drained this afternoon and it is expected that the conditions will be vastly better by Mon day If there is not more rain. Because of the conditions at the camp today, prac- ically all of the troops in the park were relieved of duty before noon, and they spent the remainder of the day in the city, where there was shelter from the showers and mud and plenty of amuse- ment.
 The soldiers are not disappointed over the weather conditions, but take it all as one of the many varying fortunes of war" With hardly an exception the boys are all in fine spirits. and if they were downcast because os conditions at the park they did not evidence it when in the city during the afternoon and evening. Large crowds filled the mov- ing picture shows. theaTaudeville thea tres and the poolrooms. They were or derly and caused absolutely no trouble to the police. The civilians are showing them every courtesy possible Sunday will be spent in absolute rest, with band concerts in most of the regimental camps The first day of the war will be Mon- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
FOUR DOLLARS TOO
 HIGH FOR GLOVES

Washington, July 2.-(Special.)-A four dollar pair of driving gloves for the coachman of the Secretary of State has run the, gamut of official scrutiny and finally been decreed not a proper expense for Uncle Sam to defray This means that hereafter the man who handles the ribbons on Secretary Knoxs thorough breds or sits on the box alongside the driver must buy his own clothes, get the Secretary of State to pay for them out of his own pocket or go without.
 The Controller of the Treasury, the court of last resort in such matters. has disallowed the $4, thus reversing the set clement of the matter by the auditor of the state department, who had passed the item to the credit of the disbursng of ficer, and the disbursing officer having paid over the $4 for the coachman
 In sharp decision the Controller calls the auditors attention to the disallow- ance of payments for clothing and livery furnished the state department coachman eight years ago when the government re- fused to pay for the coachman's lover coat, boots and moccasins."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
ROOSEVELT WILL PAY
 VISIT TO ATLANTA

Atlanta, July 2.-Former President Roosevelt, an intimate friend of the late Joel Chandler Harris, is coming to At lanta October s-"Uncle Remus' Day and will deliver an address on the even ing of that date in the Auditorium ar mory under the auspices of the Uncle Remus Memorial association. Clifford Pinchot is expected to be guest of the city at the same time, having been in- vited to be present at the organization on October of the Georgia Conserva- ton association.
 The date of MT. Roosevelt's visit was definitely settled today when his tele- graphic suggestion of Saturday, October s, was promptly acceded to by the com mittee in charge of the celebration in honor of the memory of Georgia's fa- nous short story writer. Andrew Carnegie, himself is an admirer of the late MT Harris. and is expected to be present and introduce MT Roose- welt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
Tobacco Men Convene

New York, July 2.-Several hundred members of the Tobacco association of the United States arrived today from Norfolk after holding their annual con- vention at sea. The members are leaf to- bacco men mostly from Kentucky, Vir- ginia and the Carolina states. They fig ure that it will be more agreeable in the prevailing hot spell to thrash out their business plans at sea, so they met at Norfolk and embarked on the Old Do- minion liner Jamestown. D. M. Earring ton was elected president. W. l.. Peety' T. ' E. Roberts and A. P. Watson were elected vice presidents. Chairman of the board of governors, w. B. Reed was unanimously elected. The members VIII spend their time in sightseeing trips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
STREET GAR MEN READY TO STRIKE

New Orleans, July "A conference lasting several hours was concluded this afternoon between representatives of the local street car mems unlon
 headed by National President Mahon and officials of the New Orleans street railways company with the view of ar irving at an agreement in the matter of a demand for increased wages by the car men. Following the conclusion of the conference meeting of the board of directors of the railways com pany officials was held. The car men demand a flat rate of 27h cents per hour. The men are now receiving 221S cents an hour. Several days ago Pres ident McCloskey of the railways com pany declined to grant any increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
SPAIN REPLIES TO
 NOTE OF VATICAN

Madrid, July 2.-The government has submitted bill to parliament substitut- ing simple promise for the customary oath taken over the Scriptures in connec- tion with all civil acts. The bill, whA,h is supported by the King, applies to the installation of cabinet ministers as well as to all court proceedings. The reaction ary cleric interests are opposing the meas ure on the ground that 1t is destined to become a provocation to the vatican. The liberal press halls it as of vital impor- tance to the secularization of the state and the modernization of Spain.
 The government has forwarded to the vatican its reply to the note of December 27, which insisted upon the withdrawal of the decree of June H. granting privileges to non-Catholic religious societies. The reply is courteous and firm refusal to withdraw the decree, whose objects are again explained.
 Premier Canalejas said:
 We will see if we are able to convince the vatican. If we fail, we will regret the result but the governments pro- gramme must be upheld"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03

This monster alive and sapping the very life blood from her body, torturing her night and day but now she is well, and the wonderful Quaker Herb Extract has done for her the same as 1t has for thousands of others This monster was sent to Gray at the Gunn's Pharmacy, corner Third avenue and Nineteenth street, where it can be seen free to all. Gray is there and will cheerfully an- swer all questions pertaining to para sites, which he has there expelled from people who have used Quaker remedies d few days Gray also claims Quaker 10 cure Rheumatism, Catarrh in any form, Kidney, Liver Stomach or Blood trou- bles; Indigestion, Constipation build up weak, rundown man or woman. Call today; have a talk with Gray: it costs you nothing. If you can't call order by mail on reciept of price they will be sent you by express Quaker Herb Ex- tract $1.00, 3 for S2.5o, Oil of Balm, 25c. Gray prepays express on s3.00 or ders or over. Gray proves what he says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
BIG SUIT AGAINST
 TELEPHONE COMPANY

Bonneville, Miss, July 2-Suit against the Cumberland Telephone and Tele- graph company for $1,5o0,000 was filed in the chancery court here today by w. P. Shinault, special counsel for the state of Mississippi The company is charged with the violation of the state antitrust law and with charging more for the services in Bonneville than Is charged in other towns of the state. It is also charged that the company dis criminates against it's subscribers here, charging some more than others for the same service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
BALLINGER IS CALLED
 BY TAFT TO BEVERLY

Beverly Mass, July 2.-President Taft's ten days period of absolute vacation, which was to have begun with the colse of strenuous Fourth of July, has been postponed.
 Today Secretary Norton had to with- draw his promise not to bring business to the Presidents attention, owing to the press of important matters pending in the interior department.
 The President late today sent a tele gram to Secretary of the Interior Bal finger asking him to come to. Beverly next Tuesday morning for what will probably be an all-day conference.
 The vacation may begin next Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
'tATCHER WORKS
 FOR GOOD ROADS

Jackson. Miss. July 2.-(special.)- Charles w. Thatcher, the good roads apostle. is doing yeoman work between Jackson and Meridian. He believes that a pike road should be built between these two places and he is trying to convert, the inhabitants of the region be- tween here and Meridian to his way of thinking.
 MT. Thatcher spoke in this city some time ago, and it is probable that his talk had much to do with the circulation of petition for a bond issue of $200000 to be used in the improvement of roads running into this city.
 Governor Noel left today for his home at Lexington, where he will spend sev- eral days in rest and recuperation of his health. which has been considerably run down from the arduous duties of his offi- cial position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
HEALTH OF POPE
 CONTINUES GOOD

Rome, July 2.-The Pope's health cone tinues excellent. Recently he suspended private audiences to take part in a se- ries of religious exercises which he him. self established by decree. He has been stronger and brighter since suspending the audiences, which sometimes are very trying physically, especially in the sum mer months. it is stated. Only this even- ing the Pontiff remarked on the excel lence of his own health. and said that he had never experienped such cool, de- lightful weather In ithe beginning of July as that of this fear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
Better odds on Johnson

San Francisco. July 2.-After remaining stationary all day at 10 to ' the odds in favor of Jenries changed tonight to 10 to 6, with plenty of money in sight at that figure Much Johnson coin was offered during the day that the cham pion would last 20 rounds, but there was no Jeffroes money to cover it. The bet ting was lively all day. but the odds did not change until night. when rush of Jeffries money caused the odds to lengthen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
DETAILED SOIL
 SURVEY ORDERED

Washington, July 2.-(SpeciaD- --The secretary of agriculture has ordered over 2000 square miles of detailed soil survey for Alabama during the sum mer months. Of this 1890 miles will be covered in the survey of Tuscaloosa county. The remainder will be covered in the survey of Pike county. The work will be in charge of Messrs Tharpe and Winston, experts from the bureau of soils, in connection with experts from the state department of agricul- turo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
TRIES TO PICK THE
 GOVERNORS POCKET

Reno, Nev., July 2.--An injudicious thief. evidently newly arrived, and not familiar with the faces of Nevada celebrities, was caught in the act of attempting to pick the pockets of Governor Dickerson in hotel lobby today. A member of the state police, who had been guarding closely the Nevada chief executive, took the thief into custody. The governor has not yet registered a formal complaint against the nrisoIler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
Students Are Suspended

Bloomington, Ind, July 2.-Nine young men were suspended from Indiana uni- versity today because they broke into sorority house while the girls were away on vacation. donned the co-ed's s kimonas and enjoyed a slumber party. The affair caused a court of inquirl by the civil officials and later the com mittee on student affairs took up the in- vestigation. The young men then con- fessed their part in the affair. The com mittee refused to disclose the names of the men suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
White House Open to Public

Washington, July All the rooms o1 the White House will be accessible to the public during the coming summer for the first time in many years Be fore leaving here President Taft gave his instructions that the building should be thrown wide open. As 4 rule only the public reception roohna age shown 10 visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03
Hidden Gold Stolen

Bristol, Tenn. July 2.-After hiding 5000 for 50 years at different ,spots on his premises. John Hopper of Washington county, Virginia, two weeks ago gathered it up and secreted the money, all in gold, under the kitchen of his home. when he went to get the money yesterday to look at it and count it 1t was missing. There is no clew to the thief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03


 Queen Mary possesses one of the most wonderful collections of furs in the world. and she is very partial to these. Included in her majesty's collection is magnificent set of Russian sables which were presented to her a few years ago upon the occasion of her birthday by the tsar and tsarina. She Is often chaffed by members of her family regarding her preference for furs and fur-trimmed garments. and a short time ago his pres ent majesty was asked what he thought she would wear upon the occasion of a yachting trip in the Solent.
 Well, I am not quite sure" he re piled, with humorous twinkle in his eye, 'but I rather imagine 1t will be something with fur on It.
 Strangely enough, despite this partlality for fur, her majesty does not care for ermine. and some time ago she suggested that the robes of peers and peeresses would look far more imposing If they were trimmed with dark fur. The motor ing coat that the queen ussually wears is a marvellous specimen of the furrers' are and Is made up of some thousands or tails, each so perfectly matched and joined that 1t looks like one large piece of fur, even when subjected to the closest scrutiny.
 Queen Mary's furs are all carefully stored at Marlborough House in such fashion that she can obtain any set she requires at a moments notice They are also subjected to very careful scrutiny from time to time by specially selected experts. Another royal lover of furs is the Princess Royal, who has a very Nhl- uable collection, as has the queen-mother.
 It is an interesting fact. and one not generally known, that all the late king S uniforms bore the letters "V. R." on the epaulettes, and that the present king s uniforms bear the letters "E. R. This is an invariable custom with all mon archs While all members of the royal household were the cypher of the reign ing monarch, the sovereign himself al ways wears that of his predecessor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03

of 50 miles an hour, and it is mira cle that 1t was able to stop without tearing through the crowd. The occu- pants got out and wanted to know what was up. The villagers gave them little satisfaction. They hustled the motorists and handled them rather roughly, smashing the windows of the car and ripping open the tires, to the great astonishment of the tourists. After the mob had punished one party for the misdeeds of another, the gen darmes came along and told the tour ists that they would be fined for ex- cessive speed. The success of their first attempt to take a part of the law into their own hands has encour aged the villagers to further applica- tions
 Continuous war is waged by the Paris police against illegal gambling hells, the directors of which show considerable in genuity In concealng the real nature of the establishments. Usually they are os- sensibly stamp-collecting societies, pi- geon clubs, or charitable institutions, but even more craftiness has been exercised in a case which has just come to light.
 At a little Montmartre theatre. at pres ent closed, it was given out that a play called "Banco' was in rehearsal. In one act the characters are shown playing Banker and the police commissary of the district observed, not without aston ishment that it was only this act which was rehearsed. He asked for an expla- nation and was informed that the re- mainder of the play could not be re- hearsed for various reasons-the parts were not committed to memory, the seen cry was lacking, and so forth.
 This set the commissary thinking, and investigation revealed the fact that the play was a myth: the theatre was being used as a gaming house. where not only banker but roulette and baccarat were played by gamblers masquerading as ac- tors. The usual raid was made the cards and money seized and the gamblers will have to answer for their misdeeds in the police court.
 The clergy have no legal status. Having refused to accept the system of parish boards laid down in the separation bill, they have been severly left alone by government and parliament. But if they are pariahs before the law they are not pariahs in the eyes of the people, and the vitality shown by the church is a sub ject of much concern to the government.
 Thus it is that efforts are being made for an arrangement with the episcopate, without entering into the further ques- tion of the reopening of relations with the Vatican. M. Briand declines to go to Canossa,. but he will willingly agree to work with the bishops. Cardinal Coul- lie, Archbishop of Lyons, is in Rome at this moment holding interviews with the Pope. There have been several, and they are reported to have lIen long and mys- terious. The cardinal has the confidence of the French government, and he is just the prelate M. Briand would choose for delicate and confidential mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-03

George Wyndham. NJ P. The bridegroom is already connected by marriage with the brides family, for Mrs. Asquith 6his step mother) is the sister of Sir Edward Ten nant. whose wife is the aunt of Miss Charteris.
Milford chronicle., 1910-09-09
TWO NEGROES
LYNCHED IN GEORGIA
One Shot and Two Escaped
After Planning Murder.

Telephone messages that, were re
ceived at Athens. Ga, from Carlton
Ga. where five colored men were re
ported to have been killed after at
tempting 10 attack the daughter Of
Robert Hun, a planter. and rob and
murder the other members of the Huh
family, indicate that two of the &C
cused men are still at liberty.
Cliff Bolton, one Of them, resisted
arrest when captured by Marshal
johnson. it is stated, and was prob
ably fatally shot.
Two others are reported to have
been captured by posses and summar
lily dealt with, while the remaining two
made their escape.
Mr.. Huffs daughter, according e
reports. aroused her father. who de
tanned the intruders until neighbor
could be summoned by telephone. i
is said one colored man confessed that
he and four others planned to rob tn
house. attack the women, kill the OC
cupants and then burn the dwelling
Milford chronicle., 1910-09-09
Murderers prop Loot 70 Eseape.

The bandits who murdered young
Denton Fowler. assistant treasurer OF
the Atlas Building Material company
at Hudson, n Y, and his negro
driver, George Raesdaie. ned through
the woods in such haste that they
dropped the treasurer's suitcase con
tanning $500 in gold, silver and bills.
Police Chief James j Lane and Su-
perintendent Jerry Leonard, of the
Atlas brickyards. stumbled upon the
cash bag while they were beating up
the thickets with a party of armed
men.
Lane and Leonard found not only
the money that Dent Fowler had been
hurrying with to the Atlas brickmak
ers, but within a few steps of where
Mr. Fowler and the plucky negro haJ
been shot to death they came upoi
the weapons the robbers had used IL
the killing a Winchester repeating
refe. a shotgun and two revolyers
Searching on their hands and knees
through the wet bush, they found two
caps, such as Italian laborers com
monty wear in this part of the cOun
try; two red bandanna handkerchiefs
which had been pierced with eyeholes
and used for masks; the scattere@
fragments of an envelope and the let
ter the envelope had contained. an
the scrap strewn spot. a tiny clearin
surrounded by almost impenetrab &
thickets of thornbush where the rob
bers had made camp while they waited
for young Fowlers buggy.
Fowler and his negro driver were
shot dead and robbed by masked me.
while on their way to paw of the men
Milford chronicle., 1910-09-09
Crank cslIs RooseveIt a Liar.

A rough, dirty looking man, wear
ing a battered derby hat, and with a
two days growth Of beard on his face
jammed his way through the crowd az
Island park. at Fargo, n. D.. where
Mr.. Roosevelt spoke, and demanded
an audience
It was just al the conclusion Of the
colonels speech to the laboring men
of the west On the platform from
which MI Roosevelt had spoken were
fully 1900 persons They didn't know
what it all meant
I've a question to ask" he yelled.
as he pressed closer TO the colonel 81
want TO speak to you" Mr. Roosevelt
thinking that the stranger was a la
boring man who wished TO make him.
self clear on some point in the ad
dress, asked him what he wanted.
Who is paying for this trip OF
yours?" the stranger cried.
who's paying for it?"
The colonel was very angry then
and he glared hercely.
That is a very impertinent ques
tion," replied Mr.. Roosevelt. 81 don't
mind telling you, however, that the
Outlook Magazine, with which | an
connected. is paying for it,"
The rough intruder stepped closer
to Mr. Roosevelt, while the crow6
stood and gasped. There we're no po
licemen near.
It's a lie; tell you lie" the man
shouted The nation is paying for it
The country is doing il.
The colonel saw in a fash that the
man was a socialist and probably a
demented socialist He rushed towards
him, grabbed the mans right arm and
jerked it upwards, wrenching il as he
did so. He pushed the intruder back
from him in no gentle manner and con
tinued to push him so that the man
had dropped TO the ground. The man
disappeared in the crush before al
officer hove in sight
Milford chronicle., 1910-09-09

Beautiful Shirt Waists at greatly
reduced prices, and all new, regular
price 81, now only s.
Milford chronicle., 1910-09-09
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak
winter clear, $4Q 425; city mills, fan
cy, $6q64O.
RYE FLOUR steady at $4G4.10 per
barrel
WHEAT quiet; No. 2 red, new. $1.01
d1.O2.
CORN steady; No yellow, local,
69@7Oc.
OATS quiet: No white, 381RG
39c.; lower grades. 3Sc.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens. 100
16kc.; old roosters, 1115G G12c Dress
ed fi-m; choice fowls, 17L2c.; old roos.
ters, l3c.
BUTTER firm: extra creamery. 3Sc.
EGGS steady: selected, 80 a 32c. :;
nearby, 26c western, 26c.
POTATOES quiet. at 50cQ$l50 pei
barrel, as to quality.