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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
HIGHEST HONORS
 AWAIT ROOSEVELT
French People Will Give Amer
 ican Warm Welcome
INVITED TO LECTURE
for the Distinguished Visitor if He Can Be Persuaded
 to Accept

Paris, February 15-M. Liard, vice rec tor of the University of Paris, has been officially advised that Theodore Roosevelt will reach Paris about April 14, and that the length of his stay probably will not exceed three or four days. The French government Is anxious to receive the for mer President of the United States with the highest honors. French society is pre- pairing to lonize him and the literary, philosophical, geographical and scientific bodies all desire to entertain him. The American colony, it is stated would like to have him for a grand banquet. MT. Roosevelt has discreetly let it out that he does not desire any ostentation, and says he will preserve and maintain as far as possible merely the role of a man of learning, in which capacity he accepted the invitation to lecture at the sorbonne, extended to him through Ambassador Jusser, and while he still occupied the White House, and as a representative citizen.
 His visit, it is stated will be devoid of the spectacular features which charac- torized former President Grants visit at the time of his tour of the world. MT. Grant. while not the official guest of the nation, was received almost like a reign Ing sovereign. MT Roosevelt's wishes will be observed in the main, it is asserted but the government has declined to fore go the honor of entertaining him, and the former President has accepted the invi- tation of President Fallieres to be his guest at a dinner at the Elysee palace.
 This was arranged by Ambassador Jus serand who was to make a special trip across the ocean for the occasion. The precise programme at the Sorbonne will not be definitely arranged by the council of the university until after further con ference with the former president.
 The council would like to arrange one of its famous fetes in his honor, 1t is said at which a Greek play would be pro- duced, but it doubts whether MT. Roose- welt would accept
 It has been provisionally decided that after the lecture which will be held in the grand amphitheatre in the afternoon a large reception will be held in the grand saloon of the university at which the lecturer will meet a brilliant assem- blaze of French savants including the forty immortales' the leading French scientists, and philosophers, and other distinguished personages.
 April 16, MT. Roosevelt will be received in solemn audience by the Art Institute of which he is a member by virtue of his recent election as an associate mem Der of the Academy of Political and Moral Sciences.
 Two years ago MT. Roosevelt accepted an invitation to visit former President Loubet at his country seat on the first occasion that he came to France, but the briefness of his stay, it is said, will prob ably compel the abandonment of this plan. MT. Roosevelt, however, will have an opportunity to see M. Loubet in Paris. where he resides until early in the sum- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
PITTSBURG GRAFT
 CASES ARE HEARD

Pittsburg, February 15.-After hearing Mayor William A. Magee, several state senators and half a score of clergymen as character witnesses for Max G. Les lie, county republican leader, the jury re- tired at 4:55 D. m. to consider the charges of perjury against Leslie in connection with the election of the Columbia Nation al bank as city depositary. At g o'clock the jury was locked up until to- morrow morning. It failed to reach a verulct.
 The perjury charge was made upon al legged false statements made to the grand jury in l9vS, when an investigation of councilmanic bribery was being conduct ed. Leslie in his own defense refuted the
 i'm x of tr enf F II. J and former Vice President F. A. Griffin, who had sworn that Leslie had been paid s25,OO0 to secure the passage of the ordi- nance selecting the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
OVER 12OO ARRESTS IN GREATER
 BIRMINGHAM DURING JANUARY

ing to yourself how much better it is to be alive.
 Suddenly one of the ghosts stops eat ing, others look up in wild surmise, some one sniffs, and then all are sniffing the ghosthouse air.
 "I smell live one," squeaks one of the ghosts.
 "So do l." another; "so do we all"
 All except your host. Not 50, broth CTS. Are you not here in your own ghost house in ghostland? There's no live ones here, there cannot be-"
 But we all smell live one!' they cry.
 That's easy,' replies your own partic- ular ghost. "I was pretty close to the houses up above today and must have carried away some of the life smell with me; it's pretty strong, you know.
 Refused to Be Pacihed.
 But the other ghosts are alarmed, they refuse to be pacifed by the reasonable exclamation Their eyes, dead eyes, are not good enough to see you. but their noses are keen; they smell the live one, the reek of life nauseates and anrights them. They float unanimously away In the dark
 You are left to find your way home alone in the creepy night past strange forest figures. hearing strange Jungle noises, conscious that the wandering ghosts are all about you, sniffing, ever shifting the smell of the live one. That's the story you have to tell when at last you come within the cherry light Of the real fire and friends sitting around.
 The smell of life is repugnant to the ghosts.
 It isn't necessary to go as far as the utmost cannibal island to learn tnis m teresting fact in the relations of the iiv- ing and the dead. What says the osre' great giant Blunderbore?
 "Fe, fl, 10. fun! ., smell the blood of an Englishman." Proof enough there in our own 1oik- I,lore that normal life has a distlnctiVe smell that the abnormal has no difficulty In identifying. Jack was small Tn the castle at the top of the bean staik' ne was hidden from view, but the ogre sniH- cd him out. Incidentally 1t proved rough on the ogre. but that does not mar .he psychology of the matter.
 There's something in the exclamation of Blunderbore which challenges remark Every child detects at once the falsity or rhyme and instantly corrects 1t. Prompt- Iv he says 'Englishmun' in the hope that the assonance will do somewhat even If the consonants are irreducipie. why not. however, correct the senseiess nfst line?
 It's sacrosanct, it's the words of might, md such words are never to be altered or their virtue goes; witness absacaua nr a and the knox ompax of the Eieuslnian formulary Just wherin lies the sanctity of this thaumaturgic litany no scnoiar has vet discovered. Maybe it ipheres ID the Latin infection; tho Second Decien- sion is q solemn acquisition; mastery Is felt by him who for the first time has ac- ouired the mystery of bonus-bona-pon- um-with the accent all,wrong. | But it Is clear that if the merciful man l is to be merciful to his ghost he VIII never approach spirit communication un- til he has popped himself into tho auto clave and has come forth property sterii- ized. The smell of the live one is to the epook objectionable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
OPERATORS TURN DOWN
 DEMANDS OF MINERS

Pittsburg, February 15.-Pttsburg coal operators through committee to- day refused the demands of the miners in the long drawn out permissible powder" question on the grounds Chat they were unfair and in violation of the agreement made at Toledo Tn 1908.
 The committee of the national board of the United Mine Workers suhmit- ted the demands February 1G, These asked that all companies where the permissible explosives were used comply with the terms made by the Charlerio Coal company with it's men by paying on a run mine basis or providing an increase of 5z per cent to men working in the wide rooms and per c,>t in narrow workings. tha. the miners be furnished with che new explosives at the same relative cost as black powder. and when shot frers are employed the company shall pay them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
SULLY WILL NOT PAY
 BILLS MADE BY WIFE

New York, February 15.-Mrs Emma sully, wife of Daniel Sully, one time cot ton king" appeared as defendant in the supreme court today in a suit brought by Tiffany 6 Company, to recover approxi- mately 5000. which the dealers allege Mrs. Sully owed for goods purchased on her individual account.
 Mir Sully testified that he had notified Tiffany & Company that one account and that in his own name was all he wanted to carry with the firm.
 Clerks from Tiffany told of Mrs. Sully making purchases and charging them to her account. The trial was not con cluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
GAYNOR ABOLISHES
 IDLE COMMISSION

New York, February 15.-An aqueduct commission, which has been in existence since 1885, was abolished today by Mayor William J. Gaynor when he removed John G. Ryan and John P. Windolph. Ex- blaming his course the mayor said: 'The work which the commission was created to do was substantially completed good many yesrs ago.
 "They have been doing trivial things ever since. or seeking to stir up things to do, which latter they are industri- o,lsly doing now in order to make a pre- tense that their work is unfinished. Mean while. they have been costing the city the useless expense of about s300.000 an- 1.ally for high office rents, their own salaries and those of subordinateS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

Chief Bodeker's report as made to the police commission at it's meeting yes- terday afternoon showed total of 1217 arrests for the month of January. This is an increase of several hundred over the average number but this number includes the arrests made in all of the territory annexed to Birmingham on the first of the year. As 1t is the report for the first month of Greater Birmingham it is rather interesting.
 The total amount of fines collected durs ing the month amounted to $5091 .50. The estimated value of recovered stolen prop erty was given as $2220.65.
 The number of arrests and convictions for various offenses was as follows:
 Arrests. Convictions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
STORMS AGAIN CAUSE
 RISE IN THE SEINE

Paris. February 15-Reports from the storm districts show that the ratns had caused another eight rise in the River Seine which will probably continue for several days The hiver Marne has overflowed, doing considerable dama ge to several towns. The heavy snow and rains in the southeast also caused the overflow of rivers. interrupting train service. Heavy damage to shipping along the coast is reported. A cyclone strick Gluchere near Rennes and un- roofed many houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
ONE WOMAN'S DEATH
 LEADS TO OTHERS

Roanoke. Va, February 15.-Miss Gym thia Woody died here today, aged 70 years. Shortly after her death her sister. Miss, Susie Woody, aged 67 years, was taken i'll and died tonight, her death be- ing attributed. to a broken heart. A third sister, Mrs. M. A. Penn. living in, the same house, was seized with illness tonight and her condition is pronounced precarious.
 message received here tonight from Washington, D. C., says that a. fourth sister. Mrs. S. A Tinsley, of that city, is in serious condition and unable to come to Roanoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
TWO OTHER DEATHS
 FOLLOW BAD WRECK

Macon, Ga, February 1.-Two other deaths occurred today as a result of the collision last night on the Georgia South ern and Florida railroad, 1s miles south of Macon. Those dying today were J. F. Blount. a travelling salesman of Orange burg, s. C., and James Stevens. colored fireman on train number two. Blount was a member of a prominent family and was to have been married in about a month.
 It was reported in local hospital here today that A. P. Taylor, express mes- senger of Nashville, Tenn, could live but . few houre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

Lot There. are few people who pass the age of 70 who are not com pelied to resort to the artifcal aid of glasses.
 This is especially true of people whose work Is confined to clerical, professional branches. and all work requiring the use of the vision at short range.
 Many eye defects are inherited. The children of parents with astismatism are generally similarly affected x The wearing of glasses where children suffer with eye strain IS compulsory in many of the eastern cities.
 No, our sight is not degener- atinG aa many believe, We
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
The Wearing of
 Glasses Most as <
 Inevitable as Death

today have better sight than the mythical good sight enjoyed by the , Indian, M
 Were the Indian placed in an electric lighted office to do stenographio or book work tehl hours day. he would have ten times the trouble we are hay ing,
 It is quite hard to imagine, though, how many people in this age of enlightment will take the awful chances con nected with bargain counter and 10-cent store glasses or with glasses fitted by incompe- tent opticians.
 /. E. V, Schulte. Eye Specialist, sec- end floor. Empire building.
 We invite consultation. :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Trying to Settle Wage Question

Toledo, February 15,-Sentiment among the operators of the central competitive district Is oppoled to a re- sumption of the Toledo wage schedule conference which adjourned in a dead lock February 4, according to local operators tonight It was said that the operators prefer taking up the matter with the miners officials to determine first whether there is any prospect of breaking the present deadlock situa- tion. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Entertainment for Roosevelt

London. February 15.-A dispatch to the Chronicle from Milan says that the beautiful villa Braziliana at Posilipo on the Bay of Naples has been purchased on behalf of King Edward. It Is rumored, according to this dispatch that one of the first guests of the King and Queen there will be Theodore Roosevelt on his return from Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Hogs still Going In

Cincinnati, February 15,--Local hog prices scared today until they reached the highest level sI<ce the civil war. Top grade of hogs were quoted at s9.25 to s9.30 per hundred weight. Clear pork has advanced to s25 a barrel, which Is $S higher than a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Record Load of Tobacco

Lexington, February 15.-On one wagon, drawn by four horses. R. B. Bos- ton yesterday hauled a distance of 20 miles to Lexington 12,3s5 pounds of to- bacco from his farm. For 1t he was paid at the warehouse $1S90 92, or a fraction over 15 ce9ts pound. This is believed to esta 5lish new Kentucky tobacco rec ord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Judge Samuel Weaver as candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, sub feet to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
SENIOR JUDGE CRIMINAL COURT.

hereby announce myself candidate for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 FRANK CATALAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April 4.
 TOM POUND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

MADORY-I hereby announce as a can Aidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. sub feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary April 4, 1910.
 1-1S-tf WALTER K. MADORY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
iiIpcE OF CITY COURT.

k I hereby announce myself as candi- date for reelection as one Of the judges ;nf the city court of Birmingham, subject to inc action of the democratic primary.
 c. w. FERGUSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
For County Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of solicitor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- oerrtic primary. DAN A. GREENE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Ear Judoe City Court of Bessemer.

hereby announce myself candidate for Judge of the City Court of Bessemer subiect to action of democratic primary.
 J. c. B. GWIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
No Word of Missing Tug

Boston. February 15.-No word of the missing naval tug Nina, reported to have been seen off Montauk Point last Sun day, was obtained tonight by inquiry at coast points between this city and Block Island, and the wireless stations had no information as to her whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

am a candidate for judge of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the &C., tion of the democratic primary.
 JOHN T. GLOVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

5 William Jackson. candidate for re-elec- ton as Judge of the City Court of Besse- mer, subject to action of the democratic party. will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16

Arrests for splitting on cars and side- walks and also violations of sanitary lawa were made by the health department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
Sioux City Adopts oomnissien

Sioux City, la. February 16.-Sioux City today voted to adopt the commission form of government. In total vote of 5000 the plan was given majority of 7H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
When the Nina Was Last Seen

Newport News, Va, February 15.- Bound up the coast for Boston with stay sail rigged up on the forward der rick post, the naval tug Nina. which has been missing since February 6, was sighted at 2 o'clock last Sunday after noon off Montauk Point. l.. l., by the whaleback steamer Bayview. which ar rived here today from Searsport, Maine Captain Cummings of the Bayview says that the Nina appeared to be all right; that she flew no distress signals and as he did not then know of the anxiety about her safety he merely saluted the tug and continued on his voyage.
 In the opinion of Captain Cummings the Nina put into the Delaware break water for shelter on the night of Sunday, February 6, and remained there until fair weather set in last Saturday. The tug was last sighted off Fenwick Island, Maryland, not far from the breakwater and shipping men here are inclined to Captain Cummings theory.
 At the rate of speed she was making when he passed her, Captain Cummings figured that the Nina should reach Bos- ton tonight or early tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-16
LITTLE HOPE OF
 FINDING VESSEL Little Tug Nina and Crew Are Given Up for Lost ON SEARCH Vessel Was Seen Last on Last Sunday and Was Going North on Mon
 tauk Point and Appeared
 All Right
WARSHIPs ON SEARCH

Washington. February 15.-IIope of find- ing any trace of the little tug Nina and her crew of 32 men practically has been abandoned by officials of the navy depart ment and unless some tangible evidence is discovered before tomorrow morning the search probably will be given up.
 To those directing the investigation it became evident early today that the Nina did not proceed on its fateful voyage any further north than Fenwick Island of the coast of Delaware and instructions were at once flashed to all vessels in the zone north of that point to discontinue their patrols and report to their stations. This reduced the searching squadron to the battleship Louisiana and the scout cruiser Salem, which were ordered to survey every inch of the waters from Fenwick Island south to the Virginia Capes.
 The report yesterday that the Nina was sighted nine miles southeast of Hog Island, off the shores of Virginia, few hours after she left Norfolk, is the only positive clue to her whereabouts re- ceived in Washington. The search today therefore, practically has been confined to the scene where the little craft was last reported.
 In addition to the apparent futility of the search in the north, a storm is re- ported brewing at sea and making its way to the coast and this confirmed the de- partment's intention of recalling the craft to the safety of their stations and prevent the possibility of any further disaster.
 The Louisiana and Salem in the zone where it is thought possible, the Nina foundered reported today that the surface of the ocean so far offers no evidence of the missing tug. Firty-eight hundred square miles have been surveyed by the Louisiana, according to the wireless re- port to the navy department, and both ships now engaged in the search will con tine their efforts until the officials are forced to the conclusion that the Nina, helpless in a furious sea, beyond the call of aid, foundered, carrying to the bottom Of the ocean all possable marks of identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-14

self all his life until he went to the SEN
ate. Therefore, he was able to appreci-
ate the situation and admire the clever
manner in which he had been outwitted
He gave Dillingham; full statement of
the situation. explained that he was sub
5ect to attacks OF indigestion and that
he had hurried TO Chicago i'm order 10
consult physician. He expressed his
regret at having caused misunderstand-
ing in the public mind, and his rel,ctance
at breaking his engagement with Gen
Harrison, for whom he had the highest
admiration and respect He described tho
political conditions in Indiana as hopeful
for the republican ticket, and predicted
that Harrison would carry that state and
be elected by a large majority.
AS soon as he could do So Dillingham;
silpped out or the room with the porter's
cap pulled down over his eyes. his coat
eollar turned up SO as to muff1e his face
ana an empty coal bucket i'm his hand
exchanging coats and caps with the Dor
ter. he hurried to the Record office and
turned in the only interview with Mr.
Blaine that was published during that
visit to Chicago
Some time after this Mr.. Dillingham;
went on the road as the press agent
for a theatrical company, and gradrsIlv
advanced until he became a manager. He
mas written several clever plays himself
and brought out Montgomery and stone
whose genius he recognized when he flrst
saw them in a vaudeville sketch Tho
partnership has been profitable for All
concerned, and 1t was entirely appropri
ate that they should open his new fheater
with play written by one of his former
associates upon the Chicago Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-14
Produces Sensation.

His movement had been telegraphed all
dous sensation. Scarcely anybody believed
that indigestion was the real reason for
his sudden departure from Lafayette be-
fore the arrival OF Harrison, and the
corridors approaching his room at the
Grand Pacific were filled with inquisitive
politicians and reporters, but he refused
to see anybody except his son. Emmons
Blaine, and doctor. Charles Dillingham;
was one Of the reporters detailed to as
certain the motives of his extraordinary
conduct. and was the only reporter who
succeeded in getting an interview. The
way he did 1t was unusual
Dillingham; noticed a porter coming up
the corridor with a bucket of coal and q
bundle of kindlings, and his journalistic
instincts saw the opportunity. Discover
ing, as he suspected, that the man was
on his way to build a fire in Mr. Blaine's
room, Dillingham; persuaded him to ex-
change coats and caps and let him have
passed through the crowd of waiting
politicians and reporters and entered Mr.
Blaine's room. He laid the fire in the
CRATE and lighted it: then, brushing the
SCOT oil his coat, he turned to Mr.. Blaine
who sat in comfortable chair reading a
and said coolly:
Mr.. Secretary, l am reporter for The
Chicago Record. and / wish YOU would
tell me why you left Lafayette so sud-
denly this morning when you were an
nounced 10 speak with Gen. Harrison
there today"
Dilliu CHAM Gets Statement