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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

me boys were unanimous in their opinion
fhat @ 1t was an unusually quiet Fourth of July.
Inf what with the swapping of firecrackers
and the popping of pistols, from sunrise to
sunset, the old folks no doubt considered it
noisy eIoCgh.
-. The real celebration was begun aftsc dinner.
Ioe brass band took its position on the band
stand Wholly unaware that they were sitting,
SO TO speak, on the verge of a volcano, and
Inayed several patriotic airs. Then che chair.
man OF the celebration committee introduced
the orator of the day, who, following time
honored custom, read the Declaration of Inde-
pcndence: sfter which, taking a drink of wa
ter and clearing his throat number of times,
he began speech that was full OF patriotism
and politics. In the midst of period of sur.
passing eioauence ne was interrupted by the
and clar ped, and the small boys always ready
to aid IN making noise, seized the opportunity
to.set off some firecrackers.
Ihe cause of all this turmoil seemed pleased,
worth at least dozen votes to him
When the noise had somewhat abated, he
advanced to the railing of the plattorm to
continue his harangue;, but scarce dozen
words were sa1d when, before the eyes Of lbe
astonshed audience, the platform, with all its
o; tTai is, rose In the air in confused mass,
like a steamboat whose boiler had burx.
The truth instantly flashed upon me, and
upon tte other three boys, as | could see by
their white terrified faces that the kettle Of
powder and other explosives had in some iaan.
ner become ignited, with the result aj,1s.
stated
The people crowded around the ruined band
stand and lent their aid in extricatng the en-
tangled mem bers of the Dand and the orator
Of the unfinished speech.
fortunately. they were not injured beyond
a few scratches; but, as many observed, it
was harrow escape for them.
This put an end to the official celebration of
the day. And what an unexpected conclusion
it was!
Various theories were advanced as to the
cause of the catastrophe, but we who could
have thrown light on the mystery thought il
hest to remain silent and wonder with the
rest.
When the remains of the kettle and portions
Of the fireworks were unearthed, many people
were of the opinion that it was an attempt OF
the enemy to get rid of the orator of the day.
who was politician, and consequently had a
host of il-wishers.
But the people of Springvile never learned
to whom they were indebted for the subject
of more than nine days wonder; and we,
the projenitOrs of it, had the doubtful pleasure
of seeing the results of our hard earned savings
go off at one burst, But we also had the con.
ISOLATION of knowing that no event of that
memorable Fourth OF July was longer remem-
bered than "our celebration"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

floor stick or some other straight object,
so that it shall be exactly parallel with the
mark. If the line happens to be parallel with
a crack in the floor or with any stationary
object in the room, this will serve as well.
Leave the bowl undisturbed for few hours,
and then notice the position of the black
mark with reference to the object that it
was parallel with. 1t will be found to have
shifted its direction, and to have moved from
east to vest that is to say, in direction
opposite to that of the movement of the earth
on its axis.
The earth, in simply revolving has carried
the water and everything else in the bowl
face has been left behind little, The line line
will always be found to have moved from
east to west, which is perfectly good proof
that everything else has moved the other way.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Proof Of the Eartb's MotioD

GNOT is quite possible to prove that the
IWI earth reyolves ON its axis by simple
A experiment and without having re-
lRWBI course to mathematics. Take a
good-sized bowl, fill it nearly full
of water and place it upon the
floor of room which is not exposed to shak-
ing or jarring from the street.
Sprinkle over the surface of the water a
coating of lycopodium powder, white sub
stance which is sometimes used for the
toilet, and can be bought at almost any drug
store Then upon the surface of this coating
of powder make with powdered charcoal a
straight black line, say an inch or two inches
in length, and lying north and SOUTH
Having made this little black mark with
the charcoal powder on the surface of the
contents of the bowl. lay down upon the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

a 1HE glorious Fourth of July was close
at hand, but this fact did not call
u forth any great amount of enthu-
tNI siasm from the grown people OF
= Springville. They seemed to think
al hol 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
ANOTHER COUNTY
COUNTED FOR SMITH
GEoRGIA's FUTURE GOVERNOR is
BUSY MAKING OUT LISTS OF
CONVENTION DELEGATES. SPEC
ULATIoN AS TO CHAIRMAN.

Atlanta August 24-(Special. )--As II 1t
were not sufficiently sweeping, later re-
turns on Wednesdays primary are adding
to Hoke Smiths overwhelming victory
for governor. White county, heretofore
placed in the Russell column, is now
known to have gone for Hoke Smith, and
other changes give him 122 counties with
312 votes in the state convention.
Judge Russell carried nine counties with
twenty votes; Clark Howell carried seven
counties with fourteen votes; Estill car
ried four counties with twelve votes and
Jim Smith brous IT up in the rear with
three counties and six votes.
At HIKE Smiths headquarters the work
of naming delegates from the various
counties has already begun and 1t is
said also the matter of a new state ex-
ecutive committee IS also under consider
alton. There is much speculation as to
whom Mr.. Smith will designate as chair
man of the state convention. The chair
man Of the convention also becomes chair
men of the state executive committee,
and it is one of the prerogatives of the
democratic candidate to name this party
official
Many seem to think that James r. Gray
of the Atlanta Journal who did such eff
fective work for Mr.. Smith, will be select
ed for this important position. There are
still some who are inclined to think that
it will be Thomas e. Watson. Among
other names mentiined are those of j.
Pope Brown of Pulaski who retired from
the race for governor in Mr.. Smith 8
favor and Lawton Miller of Macon, one
of Mr.. Smiths foremost supporters
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ysis everything depends upon political
developments. Bad politics makes bad
finance"
1t was further explained by M. Koko-
vsoff that the big project for the distri-
button of 25,000,00O acres of land among
the peasants upon which the government
has decided to Immediately embark and
from which great hopes of measurably
appealing to the discontented peasantry
have been built, does not involve any
charge upon the treasury. The peasant
bank will issue In exchange for land, two
species of script. With view to prevent
ing a flood of paper, breaking the money
market too heavily before it can be ab-
sorbed. a nominative script bearing per
cent interest will be issued. the vendors
agreeing not to place it upon the mar
ket before five years, while only per
cent debentures will be Issued payable
to bearer.
The Emperor and the grand dukes will
accept the nominative script and In eff
feet the imperial family will simply con-
vert their land holdings into per cent
securities and be relieved of all the ex-
pense OF management of crown lands and
appenages which absorbs at present
large share of their revenues.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
RUSSIA HAS NO PLANS
FOR FLOATING NEW LOAN

St. Petersburg, August 24.--Minister of
Finance Kokovsoff today authorized the
Associated Press to deny categorically
the constantly recurring reports, both at
home and abroad, that Russia intends to
enter the foreign market for a new loan
this autumn.
"'rhe government" said the minister
has ample funds in sight to tide over the
present year. The only loan operation
contemplated. namely the $25,000,000 i'm
perial loan for famine relief, was con-
summated today by the signature of the
Emperor. This loan is already being taken
by the governments savings banks. Even
if we desired It we realize that no for
eign loan could be advantageously floated
without the assent of parliament, and
you may state emphatically that the gov
ernment will not try again to float
foreign loan until parliament approves 1t.
Fortunately the treasurer can see day.
light ahead until parliament again as
sembles.
There is nothing alarming in the finan-
cial situation, although in the final anal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
Eyes Turned to Plnar del Rio.

Havana, August A.-All eyes in Cuba
are turned toward the provincial capital
of Pinar del Rio, for upon the ability of
Pine Guerra to capture that city depends,
1t is believed here. the outcome of the
instruction The occupancy by the in
surgents of the towns southwestward Of
Pinar del Rio Is considered to be only
preliminary to a movement of Pinar del
Rio A serious question whether the peo-
pie of the captured town and that Of
the thickly settled and marvelously rich
Velta Abajo tobacco region surrounding
them will join Guerras forces. II they do
the insurgent leader will approach Pinar
del Rio in Overwhelming force
The outcome depends on the loyalty or
disloyalty Of the people. 1t is undeniab,e
that Guerra is gathering hundreds of vet
Grams and others under his leadership and
II Is impossible to estimate the sincerity
of the people in Pinar del Rio. who have
been looked upon as likely to support the
government.
A detachment of $50 Cuban artillerymen
from Havana have reached Pinar del Rio,
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CONTINUED ON PAGE 2l
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Get Ready for Further
Trouble at Brownsville

termined to ask for special term of
court to sit IN the case
Brownsville Tex. August &.-The peo-
pie are incensed at the report made to
the war department regarding the trouble
with the negro troops stationed at Fort
Brown and have appealed to Senators
Culberson and Bailey suggesting that the
President appoint a board of inquiry. In
the message they take exception at the
trouble being termed an engagement
and battle with citizens" by Major Pen
rose In his report.
The message declares that the disturb
ance was an assault at the dead of night
by soldiers without a hostile act on the
part of the people.
Concluding the message says:
1.-The abandonment of Fort Brown will
be verdict against us attained by mis-
representations and do us a great injury,
leaving our frontier unprotected
Austin August Ex-Governor Lanham
has received a telegram from Ranger
Captain Mcdonald at Brownsville, saying
the officers at Fort Brown were prepar-
against whom warrants had been secured.
The governor Immediately communicated
the contents of the telegram to General
McCasl1ey. Shortly afterwards General
McCaslkey issued orders for a battalion %
proceed at once to Fort Brown. The cause
of ordering these troops to Brownsville
was not aseertained.
Brownsville, Tex, August 24.-orders
were received tonight at Fort Brown ftr
the negro troops to leave at once for Fort
Reno and the intention is to move early
Saturday morning. AS trouble was thfsH-
ened District Judge Welch cancelled the
warrants previously issued against the
negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
More Tobacco Rushed to Tampa.

Tampa, August 24-The steamship Gus
sic arriving here today from Havana was
loaded to full capacity with tobacco which
Is being rushed out of the island by i'm
porters. Information received from private
sources by this boat state that Presi-
dent Palma Is virtually a prisoner in
the palace at Havana and that he has
not left 1t for week
Indications are that the situation on
the island is much worse than is known
to the outside world. The revolution has
also extended into Santa Clara province
and has broken out in Matanzas Cargoes
of cattle shipped from Tampa have been
virtually refused owing to the business
decentralization following outbreak of the
revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
ANNULs SENTENCE.
Kaulbars for First Time Shows Mercy
to Political Offenders.

Odessa, August 24.-Governor General
Kaulbars today for the first time, annulled
courtmartials death sentence. The case
was that of a peasant named Rymsha
whose political offense was commuted to
ten years at hard labor.
1t is rumored that Kaulbars yesterday
received letter from the peasants union
threatening him with immediate death If
he confirmed the sentence
The governor general has established
a new street guard of about $50 men,
whose wages the houseowners are COM
PEELED to pay
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
NEGROES CAN PAY.
Claim Taxes Paid BY Them Would
Supply Educational Fund.

Norfolk, August 24.-The report on edu-
cation submitted at the Ecumenical coun-
ell of the A. NJ E. Zion church now In
session here empha sizes the fact that IL
negro education was paid for only by the
taxes contributed by that race, the sum
would be amply sufficient.
The council consists of all the bishops
and all the general officers, representative
of 600 members, IT schools and colleges
and about 1000 ministers.
Bishop Alexander Walters, one of the
leaders of his race. a native of Ken
lucky, but now of New Jersey, is pre-
siding The council closes its session Sum
dav night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
sleeper REPORTS eandara,s Death.

Washington. August 24-Mr. Sleeper the
American charge at Havana, sent the
state department under yesterdays date,
which was received today, announcing the
death of General Qulnten Bendara, the
revolutionary leader, in a fight in Havana
province. Mr.. Sleeper further says that
the government claims that General Pine
Guerra was defeated In three hours
fight near Pinar del Rio. Santiago and
Puerto Principe provinces are reported by
the government to be quiet. Mr.. Sleeper
ends his dispatch with the announcement
that O'Farrill. the secretary of state and
iustice had resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
This is the Way President
Roosevelt Will Spell in
The Future
THRU The FIXT THOROFAR
THE CROST DEMAGOG DASHT
Public Printer Is Instructed to Use
Carnegie Spelling In All Public
Documents Printed
Hereafter.

oyster Bay, August 24.-President Roose-
welt has endorsed the Carnegie spelling
reform movement He issued orders to-
day to Public Printer stillings that here
after all messages from the President and
all other documents emanating from the
White House should be printed In accord
ance with the recommendation of the
spelling reform committee headed by
Brander Matthews, professor of English
at Columbia university.
This committee has published a list of
three hundred words in which the SPELL
ing is reformed. This list contains such
words as thru and tho" as the SPELL
ing for Through" and though" The
Presidents official sanction of this re-
form movement is regarded as the most
effective and speediest method of lnaugur-
ating the new system of spelling through
out the country.
Uses Spelling In Private Letter.
Not only will the printed documents
emanating from the President utilize the
reform spelling, but his correspondence
also will be spelled in the new style. Sec
retary Loeb has sent for the list of 100
words which have been reformed and
on its arrival will Immediately order all
correspondence of the President and the
executive force of the White House spell
ed in accorsaance q srewith. As the SPELL
ing reform committee shall adopt new
reforms, they will be added to the Pres
dents list and also to that of the pub
lie printer.
While the order to the printer today
does not contemplate an immediate re-
from the executive department In Wash
ington, 1t is regarded that more than
likely the respective heads of the depart
ment will fall in line with the Presi-
dents ideas and have their official docu-
ments printed in the new spelling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
Policeman IS Under Arrest
For Kidnapping a Prisoner

who was wanted on the cnarge of house,
breaking. Couts went on the other side
of the line and induced the young man to
come on this side where he was ar
rested, tried and sentenced to five years
in the reformatory.
The Mexican authorities have been
wanting Couts punished for his method
of getting a prisoner He will be taken
before the United States commissioner
and held to the federal court at Los An
geles.
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Insurgents Are Scattered.

Havana, August 24.-The first encounter
in Santa Clara province occurred this
morning. A detachment Of rural guards
attacked an insurgent band commanded
by Manuel Gonzales between Santo Do
mingo and Colon. The insurgents were
scattered and some of their arms and
ammunition were captured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25

S.$ 30, Cal, August 24.-Polieeman
r $E couts was arrested today by a
90 United States marshal on a charge
- mapping preferred, by Mexican Consul
) z Prieto of this city. The charge has
cen made a matter of International
for some time past, and
Couts has been afraid to go on the other
side of the line for fear that summary
action would be taken against fim there.
Nearly two years ago, while searching
for Frank Hurns, aged abou. 16 years,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
Montaluo Is Put In Charge.

Havana, August 24.-During the vacancy
in the secretaryship of the interior, due
to the resignation Of Senior O. O'Farrill. who
was acting secretary Senior Montalvo'
secretary of public works, has been given
charge of all matters referring to the
maintenance of public order. Senor Font
Sterling, secretary of the treasury, will
have charge of the administration of mil
itary affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
THINKS ROADS WILL
COMPLY WITH Law
COMMISSIONERS LANE SAYS THAT
ON THE PACIFIC COAST ESPE-
cIALLY STEPS BEING TAKEN TO
CONFORM WITH PROVISIONS.

Washington, August 24.-By next Tues
day, the 2sth inst when the new rate
laws shall become effective, 1t is expected
that practically all the members of the
interstate commerce commission will be
in washingfen. Comm3~sioner Franklin
Lane Of California arrived today and
shortly afterwards was In his office at
the commissions building. He did little
during the day except to have confer
ence with Edward A. Mosely of the COM
mission and attend to his personal mail.
Commissioner Lane has been a member
of the commission for six weeks or more.
He took the oath of office on the End of
July, and has been attending to some
of the work of the commission on the
Pacific coast since that time. Speaking
of the new rate law today, Mr.. Lane
said:
$50 far as my observations have ex-
tended, a disposition is manifested by all
railroad companies to comply with the
act. l have seen some publications to the
effect that at a meeting of railroad Of
ficials including attorneys at Atlantic
City, an effort was made to devise ways
of evading at least In some respects, the
operation of the law. but / take the view
expressed by Commissioner Clements that
no concerted action will be taken by the
railroads of the country to overturn the
law. In the west particularly on the Paci-
fic coast the railroads are making their
arrangements to conform to the new pro-
visions as soon as possible. Naturally
questions of difference may arise from
time to time that may have to be ad-
justed In the courts, but the law will be
observed generally beyond a doubt.
II suppose by the date when the act
shall become effective nearly all of the
members of the interstate commerce COM
mission Will be here, but so far as | know
there will be no formal meeting of the
commission to determine upon a line of
policy. The law itself determines that
and in the adjustment of such questions
as may arise we shall be guided by our
Interpretation of the act
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
Jockey Is Suspended.

Saratoga, N. Y, August 24.-At a meet
ing of the stewards of the Jockey Club
held at the Saratoga race course today the
license of Jockey Charles Bell was sus-
pended for the remainder of the racing
season of 1905. His case was referred to
the Jockey club by the stewards Of the
Brighton Beach meeting for his handling
of the horse Bobbie Kean.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
Guerra Shy on Communication.

Havana. August PA letter received
here from a reliable correspondent who
visited Pine Guerra at San Juan de Mar
tinez, says that the insurgent leaders
force amounts to two thousand men. The
correspondent says that all the people in
that part of the country are liberals and
sympathizers of the insurrection but that
Guerra has neither ammunition to take
Pinar del Rio or sustain prolonged fight
The people have plenty arms but little
ammunition. and they have no chance of
procuring 1t. This Is believed here to be
4 correct view of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
MUST PAY TO PRAY.

Chicago, August 24.-Four girls
have been discharged recently from
the Zion City lace factory for fall
ing to obey rule requiring th<rn to
pray during work hours. but to do
so on their own time. 1t has been
the custom to deduct from the pay
of the girls for the time spent In
prayer Four of their number slight
ed the prayer hour and were dis
charged In consequence.
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Government Under Bic Expense.
INSURGENTS Desert the Town.

San Juan de Martinez. Cuba, August
24-This town which on Thursday was
occupied by a band of insurgents under
Pine Guerra is again in possession of the
constituted force of the republic. At $50
O'Clock this afternoon the troops under
command of Colonels Baccallao and Avalo
arrived by several hours and by noon the
last Of Guerras men had left, taxing
with them all the horses they could
gather. The government troops now here
consist of 250 artillerymen and fifty raw
recruits They are quartered in the
churches and public buildings.
The town Is quiet.
Guerra's force is larger than has been
supposed. He has probably 1000 men. well
equipped with arms and ammunition, and
is well supplied with money. Guerra's
movement westward is not a retreat nor is
II with the purpose of occupying Guanes
That town is in fact already practically
occupied by resident insurgents.
Guerra's purpose Is to effect a junction
with several hundred insurgents who are
coming eastward from the vicinity of
Guanes.
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Neoroes Organize In Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, August A-A secret So
ciety of Cuban negroes with about sixty
members have been formed here, the re-
ported purpose being to go to Cuba to
join the revolutionists. Meetings are held
nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-25
EXPECT NEW LAWS
TO Be BENEFICIAL
MILLIONS WILL BE HELD IN RE-
SERVE FOR POLICY HOLDERS If
STATE LEGISLATURES ACT ON
COMMISSIONERS SUGGESTION.

st. Paul. August 2.-Millions will be
held in reserve for the policyholders Of
life insurance companies, and the cost
of insurance will be materially lowered If
a bill approved by the insurance COM
missioners at their session today is pass
ed by the various state legislatures next
winter.
The bill which requires an annual ap-
portionment and accounting of surplus of
life INSURANCE companies, is said to strike
at the root of all evil in the life insur-
ance company management by holding
their officers accountable for the enor-
nous surplus funds accumulated under
the deferred dividends contracts Under
which nearly all of the large companies
operate.
After some substantial changes the bill
requiring an accounting and distribution
of surplus was adopted. 1t is thought that
this bill, If passed by all the state, VIII
do more toward securing the economical
management of insurance companies than
anything else.