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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
BRIDGEPORT FREE
OF DISTURBANCES
FIFTEEN MEN AND BOYS LOCKED
UP DURING DAY ON CHARGES
OF INTlMIDATIoN-CA NOT IN
TERFERED With.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 1s-With few
exceptions the running Of trolley cars
on the lines of the Connecticut Railway
and Lighting company cars, manned by
non-union motormen and conductors, was
not interfered with today. 1'hsre were
fifteen men and boys locked up during
the day on charges of intimidation.
A trolley car manned by non-union men
and guarded by two deputy sheriffs was
fired on by a man this afternoon. No
damage was done and The man escaped
after chase.
At a meeting of the police commission
ers, called because of the difference of
opinion between Mayor Mulvihill and the
police commissioners as - the disposition
of the police department during the pres
ent trouble, Mayor Mulvhiil presided.
Early in the session he evaded questions
which were put to him and his bearing
eventually resulted In several speeches,
in which the mayor was directly accused
of doing more to incite riot yesterday
than all other causes combined. This the
mayor strongly denied, rut before the
meeting was over he agreed that here
after during the strike ne would not in
terfere with any action taken by he
police commissioners In conducting the
police department
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
HANGING AT HAYNEsvILLE.
Moses Davis Pays Penalty for an Afro
clous Murder.

Haynesville, May 1s-(speciaD Moses
Davis, colored, was hanged In the jail
yard here today. The drop fell at IL
o'clock. His neck was broken by the
fall
The crime for which Davis paid the
death penalty was one of the most atroc-
ious murders ever committed in Lowndes
county. He went at night to the house
Of woman. Hannah Brown, and shot
her to death while she was In bed He
then went to a secluded spot, dug grave
and was In the act Of burying the body
when discovered.
Davis had formerly borne a good char
acter and an effort was made to get
Communication of his sentence by citizens
of Haynesville, but to no avail. The
trial judge and solicitor refused to sign
the application. Davis made no state
ment on the scaffold as to his guilt or
innocence. Simply saying he was going
straight to heaven, and bidding the negro
preacher goodbye.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
PAYNE PICKS FLAWS
INTULLOCH'S CHARGE
ROOCEVELT'S STAGE
BRBAKSALL RECORDS
TRAVELS es MILES IN TEN HOURS
OF ACTUAL TRAVEL-SAT ON
THE SEAT BESIDE THE DRIVER
OF THE COACH. ,iAIA.Al l.x hal =

Berenda, Cal. May 1s.-President
Roosevelt broke all road records for Yo-
semitic park travel today, when his coach
came from Yosemite to Raymond s6
miles, in ten hours Of actual travel. The
President passed last night in camp at
Bridal Veil Falls, a few miles from the
postoffce at Yosemite. He slept sound
", and when he awoke this morning, de-
clared he had never felt better in his
life. He bade goodbye to his guides,
Leldig and Leonard, and mounted to his
seat on the coach beside the driver.
The morning was cool and clear. and
the dust was not as bothersome as on
the trip to the valley. No incident oc-
CURED to mar the pleasure Of the drive,
and the coaches rolled into Wawona
shortly before Il o'clock. Luncheon was
taken and at 1880 o'clock the trip to
Raymond was begun. The driver of the
Presidents coach was on his mettle, and
he put the horses to their best pace.
When Awahnee was reached, the party
alighted and partook OF light refresh
ments.
The run from Awahnee to Raymond
was the dustiest of the trip.
An escort of cavalry from Fort Wood,
which is situated at Wawona, accom-
panied the President TO Raymond. When
Berenda was reached, the President
found large crowd gathered to greet
him.
A special train from Fresno brought
members of the chamber of commerce
and friends, and they warmly greeted
the President as he appeared on the rear
platform of his car. He made brief ad-
dress, thanking the people for coming to
see him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
CLARK AGAIN ELECTED.
Biennial Convention Of Railway Con-
ductors VIII End Today.

Plttsburg. May 1s.-The twenty-ninth
biennial convention of the order of rail-
way conductors will end tomorrow; with
the exception of the election of a few
grand officers and the choosing of the
plan for the next convention all business
had been completed.
At the session today the following grand
officers were elected at increased sala-
ries: Grand chief conductor. e. E. Clark.
compensation increased from $4,000 to $4,000
a year; A. e. Garretson. assistant grand
chief conductor. $1,000 to 5000; w. ]. Max
well, grand secretary and treasurer $4,000
to $1,000; c. II. wilkins grand senior con-
ductor, $1,000 to $780, and L. e. Sheppard,
grand junior conductor, $1,000 to $500.
At the session today the amendments
were all passed. One amendment makes
the insurance reserve fund unlimited one
reduces the term of eligibility service
from 313 days to 156 days, and another re-
peals the law providing for a permanent
home for disabled members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
Insurance Law Sustained.

Washington, May 3D. The United
States Supreme court today affirmed the
opinion of the Circuirt court of appeals
for the Sixth circuit In the case of the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life association
vs. John s. Phelps and the Fidelity Trust
and Safety Vault company. The case in
volved the construction of the statute
of the state of Kentucky requiring for
eign insurance companies to file with
the state commissioner of insurance.
resolution of it's directors consenting to
the service of a process on the commits
sioner In any case pending in the courts
Of the state. The opinion OF the court
sustained the law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
Scenes of Excitement SurpaSS
All Previous Outbursts
FUN STARTED At LIVERPOOL
Feature Of Afternoon Was Purchase OF
Large Line Of Short Cotton In July,
During Which Prices Ad-
= vaneed Rapidly.

New York. May 1s.-This was another
exciting day on the cotton exchange. In
fact, the scenes surpassed those witnessed
last week. It started at Liverpool at
first, because trading there began some
five hours earlier than our time and the
rise of equivalent to 80 points In the
price of spot cotton in that market and
S6 points In futures did not need any
extensively cabled remarks to show what
was happening there.
1t was however, stated that the fol-
lowers Of the New Orleans bull clique
had flooded the market early In the day
with buying orders. and their appearance
was enough to excite the shorts and cause
them to scramble to cover. All records
for the present movement were broken.
May sold as high as 11.6S and July up to
11.26 cents. After closing at considerable
declines on Saturday, prices started this
morning to jump and before noon July
had crossed II cents, selling at 1.05, some
four points higher than last week.
Few Sales of May Cotton.
There was but one sale of May cotton
during the first half hour-a sale at II. 10
as compared with 11.15. the closing price
on Saturday. September showed an ad-
vance of u, a greater rise than revealed
In either July or August during the first
half hour. In the first hour nearly s00,-
900 bales changed hands.
July opened at 1000, an advance of 20
points. halted for a few moments, shot
to 1928. halted again and then on q
scramble to cover jumped to u16 While
transactions In the New York market
did not aggregate as large a total as the
record day of last week, the market to-
day holds the seasons record in point OF
the advance During the afternoon May
sold at n.6S, an advance Of So points.
July sold at 11.26, an advance of 90
points. and August sold at 1890. an adj
vance of 45 points.
Much Short Cotton Bought.
A feature Of the afternoon was the
purchase Of large line of short cotton
In July, during which the entire market
became very excited, with prices advance
ing rapidly. One broker had an order
to cover 200 bales of May cotton. The
price was 11.55 and he started in to get
the 200 bales at the best figure possible.
He bid 11.55 11.60, 1L62 1885, and finally
1l.6S, before any cotton was forthcoming.
Soon after a broker had 800 bales Of May
to SELL and he sold the market down to
116o before disposing of the cotton. Not
until July touched 11A was there any
thing of reaction, and at that point
heavy selling orders reappeared that soon
brought about a reaction OF about 10
points during the afternoon. May closed
at 1155; July eased off to 11.17 and Aug
ust closed at 1885
The market at the close was steady,
however. and net 15@E points higher for
the day. The advance in futures was
accompanied by an advance to 11.s6 for
spot cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
NEW ORLEANS THE BIVOUAC
or WEARERS or THE GREY
NEELAN Is
HOT AFTER PENNYPACKER

Philadelphia. Pa, May 1s.-In answer to
the letter Of May 10 from Charles Neelan,
cartoonist Of the North American, de-
manding retraction of the epithet out
cast used by Governor Pennypacker in
his reasons for signing the Grady-Salus
libel bill, the governor has replied as fol-
lows:
Harrisburg. Pa, May 18
"Sir:-Your letter addressed to me has
just been received. You are entirely cor
rect In saying that your personality has
never come under my observation, and
I may add that I am entirely unconscious
OF ever having made, in any way, refer
ence to you. Very respectfully yours.
(Signed
SAMUEL W. PENNYPAcKER i"
Mr.. Neelan has enclosed the correspond
ence with a reply In which he says In
part:
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scALPERs GET DECISION.
VIII Not Be EnIolned From Selling
Tickets In New Orleans.


New Orleans, May 1S.-The state SUI
preme court today handed down a de-
cision in the matter of the application Of
the New Orleans and Northeastern Rail-
road company vs.. the judge of the Civil
District court to show cause why they
should not issue the inJunctions prayed
for directed to the various scalpers of
the city, enjoining them from trafflcking
In the excursion tickets being put out
for the confederate veterans reunion.
In deciding the case the court says:
"On consideration OF the application the
conclusion is reached that the mandamus
applied for should not be granted"
This finally settles the matter. so far
as the state courts are concerned.
Referring to the above item, It may be
stated that Judge Borman, sitting in
place of Judge Parlange in the United
States District court, on Saturday last,
granted to the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad company sweeping injunction
forbidding scalpers from dealing in these
tickets. All the trunk lines entering this
city Joined in the case except the North
eastern, the latter going into the state
courts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
Former Lieut. Gov EnobIOch
Killed in Street Duel
WELL KNOWN LOUISIANIAN
II Is the General Opinion That the
Barber Fired in self-Defense and
He Will Certainly Ba
Allowed Ball.. g.

Thibodaux, La, May 1S.-A shooting af-
fray, which resulted in the killing of
former lieutenant Governor Clay Knob
Main street, and created a great deal of
excitement. The shooting was done by
James Garault, well known barber.
The trouble leading up to the killing is
practically unknown. 1t was 1880 o'clock
when the killing occurred. 1t took place
in a section of Main street that is usual
ly crowded. The hour was early, though,
and not many people were out. Several
witnesses Of the shooting were found,
but they refused to talk. further than to
say that Garault shot In seif-defense.
The two men were seen talking to-
gether. when suddenly ex-Lieutenant
Governor Knobloch drew his revolver
1t appeared that he experienced some
trouble with the weapon, and it failed
to explode. Meantime, Garault whipped
out his revolver and opened fire on his
adversary. That his aim was true. Is
established by the autopsy held by the
coroner, who found Ave wounds in the
dead mans body. Either of the several
wounds would have proved fatal Ex-
Lieutenant Governor Knobloch, 1t Is un-
derstood, did not get a chance to use
his revolver after Garault got his out.
Garault surrendered to the authorities
Immediately and is being hels for the
present but 1t is certain that lie will be
allowed bond.
Henry Clay Knobloch was a native Of
La Fourche parish. He served as lieu-
tenant governor under Governor Samuel
D. McEnery, now United States senator.
He has been practicing law at Thibo-
daux, where he lived with his wife. He
Is survived by her and one son. Earle,
who is engaged in business In New Or
leans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
Funny People Meet.

Baltimore, Md, May 1S.-The first ma
tional convention of the Poets. Humorists
and Photographers of the American Press
opened tonight with a reception to the
members at the Journalist club. The
women of the party were entertained at
the Womans Literary club. At the bus
mess meeting tomorrow morning a per-
manent organization will be effected and
the sessions will continue until Saturday,
when officers will be elected and the place
of meeting for the convention next year
decided on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
MAN cRAZED BY SORROW.
Went to Cemetery and Compelled Sex.
ton to Dig Up Body.

Bedford. Ind. May 1s.-william Rock
became crazy this afternoon over the
death OF a child, which occurred several
months ago. He imagined his child's
body had been taken by grave iobocrs.
having read SO much Of the recent ghoul
cases, and went to the cemetery and
compelled the sexton TO get his tools and
dig up the body that he might know the
result
The sexton became alarmed, but obeyed
to save his life. He tried to delay the
work until he could get help, but Rock,
noticing 1t, grasped the tools and finished
the job. Lifting the coffin from the
grave he grasped the body OF his child.
calling aloud and applying endearing
names TO It, The police arrived later.
overpowered him and he was placed In
jail.
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1.-THE state of the case as now pre-
sented by your letter OF disclaimer. is
this:
'I drew a cartoon.
81 signed 1t with my name.
sYou saw 1t and studied it.
You said the man who drew 1t was a
hired outcast.
"You now say you are entirely uncon-
scious of having referred to me by this
imputation.
Whether this will hold together as a
logical and yeracious syllogism the public
will have to determine. / am not going
to quibble over the matter, but shall give
you the benefit Of every technicality and
of all presumptions in favor of the can
dor and truthfulness of your statement
1 shall not endeavor to hold you for your
negligence merely under the provisions Of
the new law, the parentage of which Is
generally imputed to you."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
FRANK ERNE WINS ON FOUL.
Former LIght-welght Champion Wins
From Warren Zurbrlck.

Buffalo, N. Y. May 1s.-Frank Erne.
former lightweight champion, won from
Warren zurbrick at Fort Erie. Erne was
given the decision on foul in the tenth
round. Zurbrick started in with the evil
dent purpose Of rushing matters, but
Erne's clever footwork prevented this
plan being put into execution. Instead Of
rushing, Zurbrick SPARED away from his
opponent.
The first two rounds were tame. Then
Erne cut loose In the third and forced
matters. In the fourth there was fierce
mlxup. zurbrick seemed to have the
fight well In hand Erne appeared to
regain some Of his old-time form In the
seventh. and in the eighth and ninth he
fought cautiously In the tenth zurbrick
laced Erne about the head In a clinch.
The referee cautioned him. A moment
later Zurbriek again fouled in a clinch.
Erne drove some singing smashes into
Eurbrick's face. and the latter clinched
and punched viclously. The referee then
gave the fight to Erne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
THE DEFEAT WAS COSTLY.
Evidence That $4,000 Was Paid to
XIII the st. Louis Fee Bill.

st. Louis. May B.-Testimony before
the grand jury today was to the effect
that $4,000 was paid to defeat the bin
to reduce the fees Of the excise COM
missioner of ST. Louis. This money, 1t
was testified. was distributed In blocks
of $500
w. T. Harrington, state superintendent
of schools, and r. P. Thompson, chief
deputy excise commissioner. were wit
nesses before the grand jury.
Despite the money used to influence
members Of the legislature against the
bill, a compromise measure was finally
adopted. which gave to the excise COM
missioner only 40 per cent Of the income
of the office
Just who paid the Doodle money has
not been divulged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
German Comment on Foodstufrs.

Berlin, May 1s-Referring to the alleged
intended legislation by the United States
against adulterated food stuffs, the
Vossische Zeitung says: TT is prohibited
in Germany to use certain kinds Of chem
icals in order to preserve meats and 9TH
er food sttrffs. II America desires to ex-
clude articles OF food treated In this way
we have nothing to say in the matter.
1t has been predicted many times that
America will take such action"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
NJ. & 0. STRIKE MAY
SOON Be SETTLED
FEDERAL COURT CONTINUES IN
JUNCTION UPON REQUEST OF
COUNSEL FOR THE STRIKERS.
CLARKE WILLING 70 CONFER.

jackson. Tenn. May 1s.--Today's action
injunction upon request of counsel for
the strikers is construed as a favorable
indication looking to a settlement of the
strike on the Mobile and Ohio railroad.
Following this the Jackson board of trade
today succeeded in arranging for con-
ference to be held at Mobile tomorrow be-
tween the officers and committeeman Of
the strikers and General Manager C. S.
Clarke and General Counsel E. L. Russell
of the road
Clarke Is Willing.
Meridian. Miss, May 1s.-The board of
trade has received a reply to their COM
munication to General Manager Clarke of
the Mobile and Ohio company, but refuse
to make it public pending further corre-
spondence.
From a reliable source, however, IL
is learned that Mr.. Clarke has no ob1ec-
ton to conference with the striking EN-
ployes, but states emphatically that any
settlement involving the dismissal OF the
men employed since the strike oegan' can
not be made.
The situation in Meridian continues to
favor the company. The officials claim to
be running their full quota Of both pas
senger and freight trains.
Tuscaloosa Takes Part.
Tuscaloosa. May 1s.-tSpecial.)-The
board of trade has had a called meeting
on account Of a telegram received from
the Commercial club Jackson, Tenn, to
take steps towards settling the Mobile
and Ohio strike. The following is the
telegram. which has been received: THE
Commercial club of Jackson, Tenn, is
making a strong effort to influence the
sentiment of the Mobile and Ohio strike.
Confer with your commercial bodts and
advise IL you would like to be represent
ed in a joint meeting we are trying to
arrange.
SAM L. SPARKS,
Secretary Commercial Club
The board expressed themselves as be-
ing very anxious to see the strike at an
end and sent the following telegram:
I'VE are In sympathy with the move
ment for the adjustment of the Mobile
and Ohio strike. Advise time and place
of meeting that we may be represented"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
UPHoLDs jim CROW LAW.
Negro Refused Seat In ParIor Car and
Brings Suit.

Trenton. N. j.. May 1s.-Judge Kirkpat-
rick in the United States Circuit court
today rendered decision setting aside
the verdict of $500 awarded Henry T.
johnson. colored preacher, in his suit
against the Pullman company.
johnson sued because he was refused a
seat in a parlor car while enroute from
Richmond to Washington. The suit was
brought under the Federal act of March.
1875, which Judge Kirkpatrick said had
been declared unconstitutional This act
related to interstate commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
African Cotton Raising Encouraged.

Liverpool. May ia meeting of COM
mercial men belonging to this city and
Manchester held here this evening. adopt
ed resolution to support the efforts
making by the British Cotton Growing
association to develop the cultivation of
cotton in West Africa. Emphasis was
laid by the speakers on the probability
that the United States would require in
the near future all the cotton 1t could
possibly cultivate, hence, Great Britain
would be compelled to look elsewhere for
that product.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-19
BIaamist Reeaptured.

Guthrie, Okla, May 1S.-W w. Mont
gomery charged with blgamy in Iowa,
Nebraska and Oklahoma, who escaped
from the county Jail last Thursday after
killing Jailor Jerry Emerson, today was
recaptured underneath the house OF Mrs.
Kate Wyeth. 1t is alleged that Mrs.
Wyeth became infatuated with the prs-
oner, gave him a revolver and assisted
him tn eacane
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MAUD CONNIE STARTS BIG
ROW AT IRISH MEETING

replied in an evasive way. Mrs. Mcbride
insisted on a direct answer. whereupon
scenes of the widest oisoroer occurred
The members of the Gaelic league tried
to storm the platform amid cries OF
Put them out" Fierce collisions be-
tween the Gaelic leaguers and the other
members OF the assembly occurred.
Chairs were hurled to and from the plat
form and many persons were injured in
the desperate efforts made to eject the
disturbers and to restore order. John
ODonnell, member of parliament for
South Mayo was injured on the head dur
ing the scuffle. Many persons fed from
the hall.
John Redmond persevered in continuing
his speech and eventually semblance
of order was regained and a resolution
in accordance with the object of the
meeting was carried.
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eoMPERs IN NEW ROLE.
Says Employers VIII Find 1t to Their
Advantage to Organize.

Washington. May 1S.-President Samuel
Gompers OF the American Federation Of
Labor, is an advocate Of the organization
Of employers, as well as Of working men.
Speaking on this topic to a Post reporter
today Mr.. Gompers said
Employers will find 1t to their advan-
tage to be organized, and not only this,
but TO deal with organized labor. The
movement to form unions among the
business men will tend rather to prevent
conflict than to promote trouble The
better the organization on both sides,
the better 1t will be for business. Or
ganized employers will be better able to
understand the demand Of organized la
Dor and TO meet these demands without
friction
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Dublin, May 1s.-Ecenes Of extreme dis
order were witnessed at a meeting of
citizens here tonight in the Rotunda, In
support Of the Irish parliamentary fund.
owing to the presence of members of
the Gaelic league, who are opposed to
giving King Edward friendly well
come on his coming visit to Ireland.
Timothy Harrington, lord mayor of Dub
lin. was in the chair.
While John Redmond was addressing
the audience Mrs Mcbride, formerly
Miss Maud Come, advanced to the plat
form and interrupted the proceedings by
asking Lord Mayor Harrington whether
he intended, as head of the municipality,
to, oppose the presentation of an address
of welcome to the king. Mr.. Harrington
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SENATOR PLATT SAYS
Mr.. TULLOCH HAS LIED

y New York, May Ex-senator Thos. =
y c. Platt today denied the statement =
y made by Seymour. w. Tulloch that =
y former Superintendent Beavers had =
y requested high official to use his =
y influence to get bonding business for y
y bonding company which Senator =
y Platts son is interested in, saying =
y that Senator Platt would greatly =
y appreciate IT," =
= 1.-THE statement Is an absolute =
.. lie and Tulloch knows 1t is a lie,' =
y said the senator. II have no inter- =
= est. directly or indirectly, in any .
y bonding company" =