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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
RECORD BREAKING
RUN TO CHICAGO
Came from Los Angeles in Less
Than 45 Hours
HIRED BY WALLER SCOTT
Train Was in Excellent Condition
Upon Arrival in Chicago save
for a Coating of Dust
and Crime.
HIRED BY WALLER SCOTT

Chicago, July 11.-With every car black
ened by a record breaking run from Los
Angeles to Chicago, the Walter Scott spe-
cial, on the Santa Fe road, arrived here
at :54 a. M, having beaten all previous
records by hours as well as lettering the
special trains own exacting schedule
Consisting of baggage car. diner and
private living car. the train, which left
Los Angeles at / p. m. Sunday, came
into the Polk street station today almost
at top speed, having made the run, 226o
miles, in "A hours and So minutes, % hours
and 5 minutes faster than the time of the
regular Santa Te limited 1t is three
hours and four minutes faster than the
original contract called for, which was
AS hours. and beats even the later sched-
uIe of 45 hours by four minutes.
The best previous time for this run was
made by the Peacock special in 1900 in
race against DEATH but the record of
this train by the performance consum-
mated today is beaten by hours and 90
minutes Extraordinary time was made
eastward from Dodge City, Kan, where
the train arrived So minutes late last night
at :31 o'clock. But a good roadbed, clear
track and expert work by the engineer
and fireman not only enabled Scott to
regain his lost time, but to beat his
closest and most hopeful calculation by
six minutes.
The train was in excellent condition
when 1t arrived save for the coating or
dust and CRIME. The crew was smiling
and happy. although showing traces OF
the strain they had undergone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
PERJURY is RIFE.
Congressman Williamson Also In
Trouble Over Land Fraud Cases.

Portland. Ore. July lin the trial OF
Congressman Williamson for conspiracy
in land frauds today, w. ]. Crane, G. NJ
Gaylord and Christian Fuerhlm, testi-
fled to Williamsons knowledge of their
purpose of taking up land for unlawful
purposes. They told of conversations in
which the congressman took part; of
meetings in the woods; of his writing
down the number of pieces of lands upon
which they were fled and his participa-
ton in a conference in Van Gesner's Of
flee where the contents of a newspaper
article relating to the land frauds were
discussed.
The government dragged from the un-
willing witnesses admissions of their own
guilt in perjuring themselves, the adj
mission being made that there was an
agreement between them and Williamson.
Van Gesner and Biggs. that they would
receive $500 upon final proof for perjuring
themselves, and violating the land laws
of the nation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
MESSENGER TAKES
MESSAGE TO SULTAN
FRANCE NOTIFIES MOROCCO
THAT SHE WILL TAKE PART IN
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON MOROCCAN AFFAIRS.

Paris July 1.-THE acceptance by
France of the invitation to take part in
the international conference on Morocco
was dispatched by special messenger to
the Sultan last night. The messenger
is expected to arrive at Fee July 10. Plans
are being matured whereby similar in
structions will be communicated to the
French and German representatives In
Morocco relative to the Sultan's prepara-
ton of a programme for the conference.
The successful termination of the Franco
German negotiations continues to be wide
ly discussed.
The tone of the press is universally
favorable. Even the most bitter oppo-
nents of the government express salts
faction at the fact that the controversy
is closed The incident serves to strength
en- Premier Rouviers prestige as pubic
opinion including that of the influential
financial element is gratified that he sue
ceeded in averting grave crisis with
Germany. without sacrifcing the national
dignity
The diplomats are inclined to view the
settlement as a natural sequel OF the
change in the ministry of foreign affairs
from NJ Delcasse to M. Rouvier as the
former placed his chief reliance on
Frances strong ties with Great Britain
whereas NJ Rouvier's policy sought 10
improve Frances relations with Germany
without weakening those with Great Brit
ain.
The officials say that the time ana
place of the Moroccan conference VIII not
be decided upon until after iuii con-
ference between Berlin and Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
CUBAN ARTILLERY
AND POLICE CLASH
Rigid Investigation is Being
Made Into the Affair
ONE POLICEMAN IS KILLED
Cuban Military Men Are Ashamed at
Lack of Discipline Which Allowed
Police and Troops to
Get Together.
ONE POLICEMAN IS KILLED

Havana, July 11.-No further deaths have
resulted from the conflicts here last night
between Cuban artillerymen and civilians.
The doctors are probing the wound of
Captain Portuondes of the artillery, who
was wounded in the intestines, but they
have not extracted the bullet. His con-
dtion is critical. The body of Ampharo
Hernandez, the policeman who died Of
the wounds inflicted by the artillerymens
bullets. lies In the police station. OF the
score of persons reported injured most
of them sustained slight Commissions in
flicted by the policemens' clubs.
The first conflict occurred between ar
tlllerymen and policemen. and the toughs
who nfest the locality Then the COM
pany of soldiers who were sent to restore
order mutinied and fired on the police.
Generals Freye and RADIO, secretary of
the interior is rigidly inquiring into
the identity of the official the company OF
artillerymen to that district and Is also
ondeavorng to find out who is responsible
for the lack of discipline The lieutenant
In command of the artillery company says
he was ordered to "the tenderlon' by a
telephone message from some artillery
captains who had previously arrived at
the police station to investigate the. par
ticipation of their men In the first con-
flict The captains, however. deny that
they ordered any troops to the scene of
the disturbance.
Ashamed of Lack of Discipline.
General Rodriguez and other Cuban
military men are ashamed of the lack of
discipline shown by the manner in which
twenty-five soldiers under arms were so
easily excited into attacking the police
The soldiers have long persisted in re-
garding the police as their rivals
The body of the policeman Ampharo
Hernandez was escorted to the cemetery
by hundred policemen. and the munich
pal band followed by government and
city officials.
Talking Vengeance Against Police.
The artillerymen are talking vengeance
against the police. The secretary of the
Interior has ordered that no artilleryman
be perrsitted to leave Cabanas fortress
and a score of those charged with the
shooting have been imprisoned, pending
an examination by court martials into
the affair.
The police captain. who. aided by the
artillery captains, finally stopped the dis
tubances. told the Associated Press that
some of the soldiers fired ten shots from
the houses Into which they had crowded
for shelter from the police. The response
bilty of bringing the detachment of ar
tllery to the scene rests with Lieutenant
Aguado, who commanded 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
REPORT ON CROP CONDITION..
Average Condition of Growing Crops
on July Was 1873.

Washington. July 11.-Preiminary re-
turns to the chief of the bureau of sta
tistics of the department of agriculture
show the acreage of corn planted TO be
about 9401l000 acres. an increase of about
1850, 600 acres, or 2.s per cent on the
area planted last year.
The average condition Of the grow
ing crop on July was S7S as compared
with ss.4 ON July 1, 1904 and ten year
average of S76.
The average condition of winter wheat
on July l. was S2.7, as compared with
S55 last month, 1871 on July l. 1904 and
a ten year average of IT'S.
The average condition of spring wheat
on July /, was 9l.0, as compared with
1877 last month, 1871 on July l. 1904, and
a ten year average of 1913.
The average condition on July 1 of
spring wheat ana winter wheat combined
was s5S as compared with S45 on July
1. 1864. and so at the corresponding date
in 1903.
The amount of wheat remaining in
the hands of farmers on July l. is esti-
mated at about 24.25700O bushels; equiva-
lent to about IA per cent of the crop of
last Jear.
The average condition of the ost crop
on July l. was 921 as compared with
szg last month, 1913 on July /, 1904 and
ten year average of $50.
The average condition of winter rye
on July l. was 927 as compared with
IS on July /. 1901 and a ten year aver
age of S9,1.
The average condition of spring rye
on July l. was $50 as compared with
9Os on July /. 1904, and ten year aver
age of SS.4.
The average of rice is less than mat
of last year by about 1900 acres or
26 per cent and the condition on July |,
was IS against 1872 one year ago.
The acreage of potatoes excluding sweet
potatoes is less than that of last year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
TAFT RUNS THINGS.
Is Said to Have Talked Very Plainly
to Senator Penrose.

Washington, July 11.-(Special)- Regard-
ing the trouble in the Schuylkil arsenal
over clothing contracts. Is being alleged
that money is being made from the gov
eminent in still another quarter, 1t de-
veloped today that weeks ago Secretary
of War Taft and Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania had lively interview over
the arsenal
The senator is said to have wanted
to place several of his henchmen in
vacancies there and the Secretary of war
declined to acceed to the request inform
ing the senator that he was running the
quartermaster's department. not Senator
Penrose
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
Acid Company incorporated.

Montgomery, July 11.-Articles of incor-
poration of the Mutual Acid company
were filed today in the probate court of
Montgomery county. The capital stock
of the company is placed at 100000. Its
headquarters will be in Montgomery. The
incorporates are ]. II. Carpenter and
j. w. Howard of Columbia. Tenn and
the Tennessee Fertilizer company. The
Officers of the acid company are: j. H.
Carpenter, president and treasurer; ]. w.
Howard, vice-president, and r. w. Spar
row of Columbia, Tenn, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
Few Contests in Congress.

Washington, July 11.-(Special) 1.-THE
clerk of the House of Representatives to-
day began the work of opening testimony
in the contested election cases which will
come before the next House There are
seven cases. three coming from South
Carolina, and one each from Texas, Mis-
souri,, Maryland and Hawaii. For the
first time since the war there is not a
contest in slsiana, Alabama, Georgia
or Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
HIGH WIND SWEEPS
OVER TALLADEGA
Elaborate Plans Made for Ala
bama Chautauqua
RACE RUlCIDE Is DOOMED
Rural Route Out of Taladega Shows
an Average of Ten Persons
to the Householder
News.

Talladega. July Especially chau-
tauqua board today closed a contract
with Prof. r. Douthwaite, cornet So
loist and leader, of Birmingham, to fur
nish the orchestral music for the Alabama
chautauqua assembly from August l to
August 49, rendering a thirty minute con-
cert before each programme. Professor
Douthwaite will bring six artists from
Birmingham with him. 1t is likely their
home while here will be at Isbell col
lege. Birmingham has quite reputa-
ton abroad as a musical center.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
DIRT IN THE HOUSE BUILDS THE HIGH
WAY TO BEGGARY." BE WISE IN TIME AND USE
SAPOt 10

by about 1900 acres or 6 per cent. The
average condition on July 1. was 9l.2.
as compared with 93.1 on July |, 1904, and
a ten-year average of 92.1
The acreage of tobacco is less than that
of last year by about $1,000 acres or 81
per cent. The average condition on July
l. was 81 AGAINST S5.3 one year ago.
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policy for $4,000 on his life. On the
Sunday following his death Abraham
Rosenthal, his nephew. who was the BEN
eficiary, claimed the $4,000. The insur-
ance company then ordered investigation
and sensational developments are expect
ed. Rosenthal's death was shrouded with
mystery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
Married at Florence.

Florence, July 1.-tSpecial)-At the
home of DIR. and Mrs. w. j. Galloway,
their sister, Miss Marie Henrietta Neale,
was married yesterday afternoon at |
O'Clock to Mr.. Charles d. Eaker of San
Luis, Potosi. Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
BODY Exhumed in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, July Especial. 1.-The
body of Solomon Rosenthal. who died
July /, has been exhumed and examined
at the instance of the Continental In
surance company. which company held a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY RATES

Summer Excursion-Write to j. N.
Harrison. district passenger agent of the
Southern railway. birmingham, Ala. for
a copy of Summer Homes Folder. descrp-
tive of the many delightful resorts located
along the line of the Southern railway.
Excursion tickets on sale now.
Summer Resorts On Or Reached Via
Southern Pailway-Summer excursion
tickets are now on sale by the Southern
railway to the delightful. cool resorts
of East Tennessee. western North Car
DINA Including the beautiful Sapphire
country, and Virginia, also many other
desirable resorts. For copy OF Summer
Homes Folder. descriptive Of many de-
lightful summer resorts on or reached
via the Southern railway, also for rates
and other information. write to ]. N.
Harrison. District Passenger Agent,
Birmingham, Ala 6-2l-f
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Specials

Nutmeg Graters. :. -. -. $500. &c
H.lf-pint Tin Mugs. =. 1890. &c
Quart Graduated Measures. :. .....5c
Pint Tin Tunnels. =. ........ sc
Guaranteed Foot Tubs. ........ .15c
10-quart Galvanized Buckets. 80. l9c
Long Handle Ceiling Brooms. -. .4oc
Painted Handle Hearth Broom. -. &c
Heavy 4-string House Broom .... .25c
Durab.e Barrier Whisk Broom. .25c
ST. ng Whisk Broom. ......... &c
Double Checkmate Washboards. 29c
50-foot Wire Clothes Line. ....... &c
Hunters Patent Flour Sitter. -. 1oc
Large Black Bristle Window Brush 48c
Glass tin-iacl1et Oil Cans. .25c
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Narbury Glass Dippers. 1oc
Champion Wire Fly Trap. ........ 15c
1907 good Cotton Mop. ..........19 c
13-inch Maple Chopping Boards. 16c
large Clothes Basket. .25c
2-quart lin Coffee Pots. ....... &c
Heavy Steel Handle Dippers. -. &c
5-rallon Heavy Milk Cans. ...... .95c
loot. Block Tin Dish Pans. ...... 12c
SGT. Milk Buckets. =. ....... 1oc
Gallon Oil Cans 15c
Best tubular Lantern. -. $3.50. 4sc
Alaska Ice Tea Glasses. ......... sc
NJ Q Reflector Lamp. complete. .2oc
No. or No. Brass Burner. &c
No or M Q Glass Chimneys Sc
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HAVING GOOD TIME.
French and American Naval Command
ers Greatly Admire Each Other.

Brest. France. July 1.-THE festivities
In honor of the United French and Brit
ish squadrons are proceeding amid great
popular enthusiasm. The squadrons of
tho two nations are deliberately decorated
with flags, representing an imposing spec
tacle.
The French admiral entertained the
British admiral at gala luncheon today.
One hundred covers were laid and the
toasts expressed the cordially of the
two countries toward each other
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very high wind about p. M, Monday
blew down trees, signs, fences and filled
the streets with whirlwinds of dust. This
was followed by a downpour of three
hours. South of us there was quite a
storm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12

The Taladega County Medical society
met here today at noon. There are several
new applicants for membership. Already
this is a strong body of doctors and
with one or two exceptions, probably the
best county medical organization in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-12

Talladega college. just west of the city
limits, has succeeded in establishing and
installing waterworks and sewer system
of its own; and now they are organizing
an independent fire department. The city
is considering a proposition to furnish
the college with Jumper hose reel. The
building, grounds. etc. of Talladega coll
lese, a colored institution, is a village,
obtaining when the school is in ses-
sion, quite 1000 people.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

dent or these only two were eiectrics' the
first OF which arrived fourteenth Eiectrics
can now cover 100 miles without recharsins
batteries a feat impossible year ago.
CHRISTMAS REVBLRY-
A confectioners' truce, ''trevs des conhseurs'
reigns supreme from now until Twelfth Night
The boulevards are thronged with booths orim-
full of mechanical toys Prominent among them
are eloquent Deputies. humping with fists on
the desks Of the chamber cat and MICE hugo
black tonnoat following the mice In a cage, nut
never catching them; Japanese jiu-Jitsu nsures,
alternately falling springins in the air. anu
comic figures of the Algeciras Conference each
exoairning; "Au rightP' "Sehr gutP' Tres
bienr. or .rBuenos BeneP The bohemian reVeiry
and revellons are handicapped by the Strike OIL
5000 grocery boys. Thus, many farnines anu
merrymakers are sending direct to Aalles or
central markets for the nights supply OF oloou
puddinss sausages and sauerNaut.
trernendous success last night was the an
nuaI ball of the house surgeons. Three hundred
medical students and young surgeons toselnel
the Partisan theatres, combined to personify the
wild fullies of 41sculapian humor Lazy vase
line opened the ball with King Cholera. ana Z
frantic quadrille was danced by Death, SUICIDE.
Starvation and Insanity. A hysterical Trio OF
Onun Morphine and Absinthe headed VT
ginfa reel of decadencs. Appendicitis wailZeo
with Sciatica and a beautiful dancing girl
Of the opera scored immense success as the
god yishnu, whom alone Cholera fears There
were scores of Millionaire Morphine Maniacs
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24
WORLD AFFAIRS VIEWED BY OBSERVERS ABROAD
MEETING OF MOROCCAN
CONFERENCE DELAYED.

Especial by French Cable The Nevr-York Tribunal
Copyright 1905. By Tho Tribune Associston)
Paris, Dec. 23-It is not thought likely here that
the Morocco Conference can meet before January
20 The French government is willing to accept
Madrid Algeciras, Cadiz. San Sebastian or any
town in Spain the place of meeting, but no
definite choice be made until reply arrives
from the Sultan of Morocco, whose wishes on this
point, as in all else that comes up at or before
the conference. will be energetically supported
by Germany. In diplomatic circles gloomy fore
bodtngs prevail to the result of the confer
ence, for it already certain that the points
insisted upon by Germany are not compatible
with the statement OF the French requirements
made in the Chamber of Deputies by NJ. Rou-
vier. Moreover, the military success of the pre-
tender in Eastern Morocco makes the position
of the Sultan each day more precarious and
greatly complicates matters. It is believed here
that at the Morocco Conference will for the
first time be disclosed the main outlines OF the
ambitious welt politik" of the German gov
ernment, one of the Interior aims Of which is
to secure bases to support German commercial
interests IN Brazil and Argentina, which are al
ready scientifically and more successfully
pushed than those of any other power, and are
admirably sustained by the formidable and ever
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

and bevies of Infectious Diseases espsring
nirnbly about the living eflsias Of the most
eminent surgeons OF Paris.
AT WINTER RESORTS.
Many Americans ere starting 30 pass Christ
mas and New Years at Pau or in the Engadine'
At both these favorite winter resorts the weather
is bright and clear. The fashionable spot just
now is the Engadine. where there are ski contests
Among the recent arrivals at St Morttz are Mr..
and Mrs. G. Anson Depew, MIR. and Mrs. Ashton
Potter, Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Cutting. d. q.
Ianier and Maturin De1afeld jr. The season at
Pau is in full swing. with races, fox and drag
hunting golf. musical receptions and oosey din
ner parties Among the visitors at Pau are Mr..
and Mrs. Forbes Morgan, Mr. and Mrs Kane
wadsvor+h Rogers. Edward Livingstone,
Thomas Burgess Mrs and Miss Howland, Mr..
and Mrs Frederick Prince, jr., Mrs. Hornor, the
Misses Potter, Charles Morse. Mrs. Scott Miss
Cushing Miss Hughes Hallett and, last but not
least, Henry Ridgeway, master Of the Pau Hunt
G.. L. B.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-24

t,.s. in connection with the fisheries Questlon
.. IN. American Embassy. which Mr.. Carter
,.,eeas easily but there can be nothing OF
,.o.I ,ronortance until the elections are over.
LIVELY CHRIsTNASTIDE.
1ondon has been full Of movement in the fine
1,,-,s+,,ss weather with charity fairs new
,,axs and crowded shops. Princess Ena. OF
T.ot+anbers has been frequently seen, and has
++racte6 much attention as the future Queen OF
snoin 'ePeter Pan" has been revived at the
rnre of Yorks with outburst OF enthusiasm
~, 1,o-rfs,s new art mer1naids IN the lagoon
-, strengthen it. and Cecilia LOTUS rein
soc.s Gerald D1i Maurier with an admirable
performance. The new Aldwych opens tonight
,,tb the revival Of "Bluebell" and the Editor
~ .qE,uncb,' supplies the Drury Lane with a fresh
,,arsfon of cinderella" for Boxing Night
rrha velasouez Venus" and the Irving auc-
., havs had their runs holiday attrac-
t,,. .ns the dull show of the British masters
- 81 ACADEMY and the nvelier international
,.,h,t,o, will soon be The Venus is not
=. ,,-ctased the time for raising the purchase
.o,,.,, for the National Gallery being extended
a. +,a and of the year. Mr.. Whistlers friends
,..ror+ that Richard Garfield is the purchaser
of the Irving portrait
rrha conviction of q former member Of Parlia-
wont of serious attempts TO incite the murder
. ,,,s ,,fs Is the saddest episode OF the Christ
-ort,aa The of 100000 by George Herring
- a. salvation Army for carrying the unem-
,.a bac TO the land is the noblest benefact.on.
80 che official report showing that pauperism
80. the country s70.O00,Oeo yearly is the sor-
-,sst commentary on the prosperity of free trade
=. ,ru,.ra I n B.