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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Under the headline, Roosevelt Again,
Always Roosevelt the Gil Bias aft,i
stoutly UNFOLDING Mr.. Roosevelt's at
titude, continues in satiracal vein TO
hail the former President as one of
the greatest self advertisers in the
world"
The Gil Bias says: No one more
than he knows how to compel the ar
tention Of the masses and by noisy
manifestations to punctuate his travels
with sensational incidents
THE vatican certainly lacked tact.
but the affair entered upon the ridicu
.ous when Mr. Roosevelt wishing per-
sonally to profit conyoked the jour
ralists and dictated long cablegram
destined for his fellow citizens in
America.
Now the press of the whole world
will talk of Teddy and from Toxic to
New York, Picking included, everybody
will discus violently the controversy
between Pope Plus X and Colonel
Roosevelt. Verify, these Americans un-
derstand the art of publicity to Won
derful degree.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
GETTING TOGETHER
ON CONSERVATION

Washington, April 5-As a direct re-
suit of the conservation dinner at the
White House last night, members of con-
gress. of public lands states and others
who hold membership on the public lands
committees of the senate and house are
endeavoring to reconcile their differences
over proposed conservation legislation.
While no measure introduced has OBJ
tanned the support of a majority of the
members of the two committees it was
stated today that the western members
are in substantial agreement concerning
new bill for the withdrawal of public
lands for various purposes. Such a meas
ure, it is said. is to be introduced stimuli
taneously in both the senate and the
house. which will include the following
features:
Authorizing the President to Withdraw
public lands in the United States and
In Alaska for public uses. or for ex-
animation and classification to determine
their characters, uses. values and dis
position; providing that such examination
and classification shall be promptly
initiated after withdrawal: that the CLASH
fication shall be concluded as soon as
possible. and the lands shall then be re-
stored to appropriation and disposition
under the law applicable thereto: au-
thorizing the President to make with
draw.ls pending the submission to con-
gress of recommendations for legislation;
requiring the secretary Of the interior to
report all Withdrawals at the beginning
of the next regular session of congress
after date thereof; ratifying and con-
flrming all Withdrawals heretofore made
and now existing; providing that all with
drawals shall remain in force until re-
voked by the President or by an act Of
| congress
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MADE
BY ROOSEVELT
TO STOP TROUBLE
CONTINUES FROM PAGE


great republics have been the ones to
put the vatican where it belongs.
THE vatican is Incompatible with re-
publican principles. This is bitter dose
for patriotic Catholics in America to swal-
low l wonder how many doses of this
sort they will take before they revolt.
is Catholicism in America to be Amerl-
Gan or Romanish? II Romanish, then
every patriotic American should rise to
crush it, for Roman Catholicism is tho
Incorporating fox of freedom.
THE world advances. but the vatican,
never"
Rooscvclt's Decision
The statement in full was shown to Mr.
Roosevelt today, when he said
II had made no arrangements TO speak
at any church or clerical organization in
Rome. 1 have received a number OF
gentlemen of all religious faiths, who
have called at my rooms or at the
American embassy.
Under the circumstances | have re-
quested the American ambassador not to
hold the reception which he intended to
hold Wednesday afternoon.
"As regards all efforts by whomsoever
made to bring about and inflame re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

washington, April 5.-The court Of
Inquiry which has been lnVestlsatinE
fhe cause of the premature discharge
of a gun on board the cruiser Charles
ton in Subig Bay, Philippines, March
IS, by which eight sailors lost their
lives, has decided that the premature
discharge of the gun was probably due
10 the firing pin which was broken and
II en- bent outside the vent. In loading
Inc firing pin struck the primer with
the plug closed and was partially
turned. No fault is attached to any
pne. A telegram giving this informa
lion reached the navy department to-
DAY from Admiral Hubbard in command
pf the SQUADRON.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
TAFT TAKES NO PART
IN THE CONTROVERSY

Washington, April State elections
are not to be influenced by political
appointments made from the White
House if President Taft can prevent
1t. He showed this today when hs@
refused to decide a controversy whichl
will have some influence on the comin:s'
elections in West Virginia. The fol-
lowing statement was issued at tho
White House in regard to the mat
ter:
1.-The President has concluded not to
decide the issue between the senator's
from West Virginia and Congressman
Hubbard in respect to the postmasters
at Fairmont and Clarksburg until after
the senatorial controversy has been
settled in order to avoid seeming To
take part in the controversy"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
A Card From j. P. Stiles
To the Democratic Voters Of Jeffers'

10 the 1ctHOCidlAC OtCiS VI
County.
Now that all the returns from the
election have been received and I am
elected probate judge by large ma
jority / feel that my first duty is to
thank my friends, one and all. whose
tireless efforts in my behalf made my
candidacy such success. You aided
me in clean fight and through your
efforts we won an overwhelming vic-
tory. / feel that ! can never express
to you and to the voters as a whole
how much l appreciate the honor that
has been bestowed upon me by elect
Ing me probote Judge. | can only say
that / will endeavor to Justify your
trust in me and will administer the af-
fairs of the Office as l did in the past.
bearing in mind the motto that a public
officer is a public servant Again as
suring you OF my deep appreciation /
beg to remain yours most respectfully
j. p. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
Trial of Architect

Harrisburg, Pa, April 1.-The trial of
Joseph M. Huston, architect OF the state
capitol. on the charge that he .conspired
to defraud the state by certifying to a
padded bill for desks for the buildings
equipment. today virtually narrowed down
to the architects part In a conspiracy
which the defendant admitted did exist
among the men who have been convicted
but to which lie contends he was not a
party. This admission was made for this
trial only, It is stated. Following this
proceeding the commonwealth used up
more than two hours placing before the
jury numerous exhibits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
CRITICISM OF Merry Del val.

Frankfort On the Main, April 5.-Thc
Frankfurter lettings Rome cores
pondent, concluding telegram re-
garding the vatican Roosevelt incident,
says:
According to the Judgment of all the
clericals with whom 1 have spoken to-
day and who are unpr ejudiced, Mr.
Rooseyelt's dignifed declination was
The severest defeat which the Spanish
cardinal and papal secretary has sui
fered during the long course of his mis-
takes. Another year of Merry del Wal
and the bankruptcy of the Curia VIII
lie complete"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
Gold Goes to England

London April "a total OF 100000 i'm
eagles has been purchased from New
York in the last few days in behalf of the
Bank of England. OF the amount 3d.
o00. 900 was purchased yesterday, but the
price paid is not known. The Bank of
France declines to part with its gold and
1t is not improbable that the Bank of
England will soon be Obliged to increase
the bank rate to per cent.
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ligious animosities because of what has
occurred in connection with the vatican
and myself. I can do no more than TO
refer to the emphatic statements con-
tanned in my open letter to DR.. Lyman
Abbott already published.
"All that l there said, l desire to re-
lterate with my whole power"
Mr.. Leshman, the American ambassa-
dor, had arranged the reception at the
American embassy in order that Mr..
Roosevelt might meet the Americans IN
Rome regardless OF their religious faith
| upon the neutral ground of the embassy
The appearance. however, of Mr. Tipples
statement dspleased many American
Catholics, who forthwith manifested an
intention of abandoning their purpose OF
attending the gathering If the Methodists
of the organization, represented by MT.
Triple. were to be present. The matter
was carried to Mr.. Roosevelt, who, after
hearing both sides, promptly asked MI
Leishman to cancel the whole affair.
This was done.
Sensation Is Unnbated
The sensation caused by the determin-
alton OF Mr. Roosevelt not to be received
by The Pope upon terms made by Cardinal
Merry del Val continues unabated. The
press today Is filled with columns on the
subject. The papers OF all shades of po-
lilical opinion, with the exception of the
clerical organs. support Mr.. Roosevelts
attitude. Some of the violent anti-clerical
sheets intimate that the affair may re-
SUE IN the downfall of the papal secre-
tary. These papers apparently are trying
to arouse great anti-clerical demon
stiation to be made at the railway sta
ton Wien Mr. Roosevelt leaves the city
on Wednesday night.
None OF these partisan movements has
the sympathy of Mr.. Roosevelt, who Is
exceedingly put out that personal incl
dent Should have melted an exhibition of
that very religious hostility which he so
greatly deprecated.
Mr.. Roosevelt again was besieged by
newspaper men, who sought to draw from
him an intimation of his attitude toward
the administration of President Taft. The
colonel was told of the reports circulated
in tie United States to the effect that
there was coldness between the Presi
dent and himself. This did not dis
tnrb Mr.. Rooseveltrs equinmity or lead
him irto any comment. He didn't come
to Rome to learn the wiles of the news
gathe:ers However, II can be said on
excellent authority that any report of Mr..
Roosevelt proposing to repudiate his sue
cessor in the presidency lis a base fab
RIGA ton
1t was learned also that Mr.. Roosevelt
had hoped to see Senator Elihu Root in
Europe. ~
Tne following summary Of the former
Presidents attitude toward American pol
ties was personally authorized.
Mr.. Roosevelt has not minated what
OF What he will do upon his return to
the United States. He has constantly re-
framed from discussing politics in any
manner. He has listened to the opinions
of men whom he has seen. but declined to
comment thereon.
lie will see Clifford Pinchot at Genoa
just is he will see other old friends who
desire to see him. and just as he de-
sired to see Senator Root, who unfor-
tnna1ely found himself unable to come to
Europe"
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Bill to stop Betting

Ottawa, Ont. April 5.-The Miller bill
to abolish gambling on the race tracks in
Canada will be reported from commit
tee tomorrow. The chief fight will be to
delay the adoption by the house until
such time as will be too late for the
senate to enact the bill into law If the
measure is delayed a week there will be
slight chance. it is said, OF its becoming a
law this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Atlanta, Ga. April 5.-Girs are In de-
mand in Georgia, Tennessee. North Caro-
lima and South Carolina and Alabama.
according to DR.. w. B. Summerall, super
intendent of Grady hospital Mr.. Sum-
neral had two babies to give away, and
says he received more than sixty re-
quests the majority of them prcferring
a baby girl Most of the requests for
babies came by special delivery, and
registered letters, few using the ordi-
nary mails.
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Roth sides Justified

Seattle, Wash, April 5.-Bishop Edward
j. O'Dea of the Catholic diocese of Seat
tie, in commenting on ex-President Roose-
velt's decision not to accept an audience
with Pope Plus under the conditions out
lined by the Vatican authorities. declared
last night that both the ex-President and
the Vatican were justified in the positions
taken.
both the Pope and Mr. Roosevelt were
within their rights under these circum-
stances said Bishop ODea. 1.-THE Pope
was entitled to some guarantee that his
position would be respected. On the other
hand. as far as Mr.. Roosevelt is con-
cerncd, he exercised his privilege as an
American citizen in refraining from yis-
iting the Pope"
Intelligent and welI-meaning citizens of
the United States who give the subject
due consideration will certainly not blame
the Fore, and will give Mr.. Roosevelt
credit for his decision under these circum-
stances. Mr. Roosevelt was in a dilemma
and found a proper solution
Cheerful View in Paris
Paris, April 5.-Paris, always cheer
full, appears to have found funny
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Hay damaged by fire; can be
used for feeding, bedding, pack
ing or fertilizer. Free if hauled
Immediately. Western Grain
Company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Stuttgart, April 5.--Prince Maximllian
of Waldburg yon wolfegg and yaldsee
has invited Nj. Roosevelt to visit Wolf
egg castle to see the so-called "bap tismal
certificate of America consisting OF tie
famous Waldsee Mueller map of the
world bearing the date of 1907 upon which
the name America first appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Account Southern Baptist
convention, Baltimore, South
ern railway has authorized rate
of $24.75; stop-overs at Atlanta
and Washington.
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s27.85 to Washington and re-
turn via Southern railway;
tickets sold April IL, 10, IA, is,
! ~, %, "a 3lhd %; good on Bir-
mingham Special.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

Vienna, April 5.-The Vienna newspa-
pers are publishing lengthy details of the
vatican incident, but they make few
comments. The official Catholic papers
maintain complete silence. while the llber-
al journals deplore the attitude of the
vatican officials
The Neue Freie Presse says:
The papal secretary OF state is a
Spanard and the world is not wrong in
believing that the old Spanish atmosphere
dominates the vatican.
Baron HengelmulIer Won Hengarvar the
Austrian. ambassador TO the United
States, who is now in Austria on leave,
Roosevelt's visit to Vienna and Buda pest
The ex-President will be received by the
Emperor on April 16 Various dinners
and luncheons will be given In his honor
by Count yon Aehrenthal. the foreign min
ister Baron Hengelmuler and others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

in America, where the national pride
is so strong and result in a diminuition
of peters pence from that country"
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Inception wil Be Biz one

New York, April 6.-To determine just
what is the limit of Theodore Roosevelts
strenuousity In the way of a welcome
home is the question occupying the com
mittee named by Mayor Gaynor to ar
range the reception In honor of the former
President The plan is to give Just as
big a reception as ne can stand. Most
Of the members believe he can stand q
great deal and the programme will be ar
ranged with this iden in view.
More than 200 members Of the commit
tee met this afternoon with Cornelius
Vanderbilt presiding. When the pro-
gramme has been completed the board
Of aldermen will be csked for an appro-
priation to meet the expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06
Free Nall for Roosevelt

Washington, April 5.-Theodore Roose-
Welt, and every other ex-President of
the future. will be entitled to send all
mail free of postage II a bill favorably
reported by the House committee on post
offices today becomes law. The frank
ing privilege is also extended to the
widows Of former Presidents. The o:'.y
requirement is the placing of photographic
signatures on the exterior OF the COM
munication. The action OF the committee
followed discussion during which a
threat was made by Representative Muir
dock of Kasas to take the measure out
hands of the committee II it did not act
coon. Representative Murdoch remarked
1T will pass the House, of course. A
bill TO give Roosevelt purple robe en-
oroided with diamonds would not fail cr
getting through the House Of Representa-
tinves at this particular time"
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Washington, April 5.-Senator Eliiiu
foot is indisposed at his home In this
city and could not be seen today on
The subject of the report that * i
President Roosevelt had requested the
senator to meet him in Europe. Sem
ator Root will sail May II for Europe
in his capacity as special counsel fer
the United States before the Hague
arbitration court in the matters In dis
pute between this country and Gren t
Britain on the fisheries question. NJ
oodv here doubhtss that there Will be
meeting between Mr.. Roosevelt ard
lie New York senator in Europe prior
TO the departure Of the ex-Presidrnt
for the United states, about June ]
Politicians here assume that Mr.
Roosevelt will welcome the emporium
ity to discuss with Mr.. Root the poltt-
zeal situation in New, York state, N
which situation the ex-President viii
step. SO to speak. when hrst sfttins
foot upon American soil.
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Berlin, April 5.--The Tageblatt in a
lengthy editorial today expresses the
opinion that the vatican, by its attitude,
has simply added another block TO the
pedestal being prepared for Mr. Roosevelt
upon the latter's home coming. The
Tageblatt regards the explanation OF the
vatican press as not helping the posi-
ton OF the church and thinks the policy
Of Cardinal Merry Del Val maladroit,
his attitude toward foreign statesmen be-
Ing that of gloomy, intolerant and ex-
tren,ely reactionary Spaniard.
Tho paper adds: SIR.
Mr. Roosevelt acted throughout in n
dignined, tactfuI manner For him the
Incident is closed. and as true gentle
man he Is now SILENT ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-06

thecrfuI View IN Paris
Paris, April 5.-Paris, always cheer
ful, appears to have found funny
side of the vatican Roosevelt episode
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-07

"a iNiNN
of the salary increase the young
ster was slipped the boot.
This happened one morning just
before the noon hour shutdown, and
Eevers hiked out to the Troy ball
park to watch the Troy team prac-
tice. A fellow named Bacon was
managing Troy then, and he asked
the youngster if he wouldn't like
to practice. Evers got into the
practice and his work was so i'm
pressive that be was signed on the
spot.
Jack Hardy, who occasionally
breaks into the game for Washing
ton now when Street feels the need
of rest. was catching for Troy
that season, and his work so inn
pressed the Chicago National team
that he was drafted. Evers was
sent along for good measure, tag
ged to be returned if he couldn't
hit the big league gait.
The rest of it is history. Evers,
sent along for good measure, de-
Veloped into what many believe to
be the greatest second baseman
the game has known. No man in
baseball can think and act as quick
as the little second sacker of the
Cubs. and it was Johnny's noodle
which beat the New York Giants
out of pcnnant, Hardy is now
change catcher at Washington in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-07
''REMARKABLE
ADVANCE OF
BLACK RACE
(ey United Press Leased Wire.

10Y OnttcO HTcSS Leased WiTc.J
CHICAGO. July THE Jeffries-
Johnson fight at Reno is merely an
instance of the remarkable recent
advance of the black race, accord
ing TO Professor w. l.. Hamilton Of
the University of California, who is
a member of the faculty of the
summer school at Northwestern un-
iversity.
In a lecture before a class in So
ciology, Prof. Hamilton declared
that the negro is no longer the
white mans inferior. He pointed
to the Reno fight as partial proof
of his assertion.
In art, music, literature, warfare
and physical development the ne
gro has gonef Onward rapidly in the
last half century and no longer can
be considered inferior TO the
white" he said. He is rapidly ap-
preaching equality with the white
so far as civilization is concerned
and should not be surprised were
alive to watch his progress 800
years hence TO see the negroes and
the whites iutermarry and meet
everywhere on common ground
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-07
BY PAT.

This story might be called
kicked Into Fame and Fortune
but it has to do with the accidental
discovery of three of the greatest
second basemen the base ball world
has known, and is an attempt to
tell how they have risen to the
heights of being numbered among
the best in the game, from obscure
positions in life, which they might
still be adorning but for their acci-
dental discovery.
The men are Larry Lajoie of the
Maps, Johnny Evers Of the Cubs,
and Larry Doyle of the New York
Giants. | think everyone will agree
that these three men are the real
goods among the big league second
sackers. But they didn't begin life
as ball players.
Johnny Evers worked in col
lar factory in his home town, Troy,
n. Y, and he was paid 81 per week
for his labors. Lajoie drove a cab
at Providence, r. l., and Doyle was
a breaker boy in the Illinois coal
mines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-07
EIGHTH INNING.

lacOmd .'''.. ..''''' =
Spokane ........... ....'.....
TaCOma-Coleman hit an easy
one in front of the plate and was
an easy out at first. Blankensmp
singled through second. Butler got
a double to right field. Bassey sill
sled over second. scoring Blanken-
ship and Butler. Mott singled TO
center and stole second, Rocken'
field flew out to Cartwright. Baker
purposely allowed Stevens to walk
Hartman flew out to center.
Spokane Cartwright flew to
Stevens, but he droppE the ball,
after a hard r,\ Cartwright safe.
Shea hit a grounder into right
field CartwriNt out on fielder S
choice. Baker swatted grounder
to Rockcnfield and Shea was tag
ged out on the base line between
first and second. Netzel wake l
for the third time. Cooney safe
when Stevens dropped the pellet
allowing Baker and Netzel ii score
Weed grounded out to third.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-07

field team Doyle became the sensa-
ton OF the Three | league. John
McGraw, always on the lookout for
promising youngsters, paid a fancy
price for the player and transferred
him to New York.
And what panning McGraw and
Doyle received. The youngster
was new and inexperienced in the
ways of the big league, and he had
a hard time recovering his nerve.
McGraw stood back of him. taught
him all of his baseball wisdom
and MrGraw has forgotten more
baseball than a majority of people
know Doyle steadily improved
his work.
Today the former breaker boy is
captain of the New York Giants,
and his team is scrapping hard for
first hOnors in the National. His
fielding is right up with that of