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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
REIGN OF TERROR
In LODI, RUSSIA
BLOODY ENCOUNTERS ARE FIRE.
QUENT BETWEEN SOCIALISTS
AND WoRkM EMAIL FACTOR
les CLOSED INDEFINITELY.

Lodz, December %, $50 p. m.-The situa-
tion here is rapidly becoming acute. San
culinary encounters were frequent during
the day. Up to this hour six persons
have been killed and twelve wounded.
The authorities are more active and are
preparing to meet all emergencies. 1t is
generally anticipated that the workmen
will eventually secure the upper hand
over the socialists, drive out the agitators
and resume work within few days.
The principal Polish banks say they do
not fear any financial difficulties among
the manufacturers. which have been
forced to close down their works
The proprietors of seven of the largest
factories here, employing 100000 persons,
today announced their intention of closing
their establishments this evening in con-
sequence of the system of terrorism in
augurated by the extreme socialists. The
announcement caused great excitement
among the inhabitants generally, who, fear
that when this great army of unemployed
persons begins to feel the want of bread,
riotlng will occur. The factory employs
as rule are without any means of sup
port during the hard winter prevailing.
One of the principal mill owners Informed
a correspondent of the Associated Press
that the employers were compelled to
close down because the militant So
cialists control the entire city, and are
numbering all those who do not accept
their demands.
The socialists here yesterday murdered
no less than a score of nationalist work
men in this city and vicinity, and they
threaten to organize street riots and COM
pei citizens at the point of revolvers to
feed and lodge the unemployed
The manager of the Scheibers' cotton
mills and the foreman and engineer of an
other factory were murdered during the
night by socialists, and the engineers of
those and other establishments, fearing
assassination, refused this morning TO re-
turn to their work Consequently four OF
the largest cotton mills shut down early
today and others will close this evening.
The four which locked out their men this
morning were the two Scheibler mills and
the Poznaski and Grohman mills. which
collectively employ about 25.000 men, but
double that number are indirectly af-
fected
Several street encounters occurred dur
ing the morning. The engineers and
skilled artisans are leaving LODI.
Many of the wealthiest inhabitants of
Lodz have left In anticipation of disor-
der.
All the local factories have been closed
down Indefinitely. The worlSmen are dis
persing quietly. The authorities are con-
centrating a large number of additional
troops,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
COTTON GROWERS
WILL PUSH CASE
CORTELYOU is OFFICIALLY NOTI-
FLED OF REQUEST FOR FRAUD
ORDER AGAINST THE NEW YORK
COTTON EXCHANGE.

Washington, December 29.-tSpecial, y
Postmaster General Cortelyou was for
mally notified today of the Intention of
representatives of Southern Cotton grow
ing interests to file data In support of
the assertion that the New York cotton
exchange conducts a fraudulent business
and to request that a fraud order be
issued against 1t.
The postmaster general was informed
that all the information In the hands
of those who are behind the movement
to correct the methods of the large met
ropolitan concern will be presented to
him Monday. Mr. Cortelyou discussed
the case with a well known southern
legislator, who called on him during the
afternoon, but did not, of course, indl-
cate what would be done in the premises.
Advlces from various southern centers
Indicate that a great deal of interest in
the matter exists there and that 1t is
the intention of the cotton growing in
terests to hurry the movement TO a con-
clusion. If the department declines to
issue fraud order, another effort will
be made to secure relief through legisla-
tive action. In the meantime the de-
partment of agriculture is working on q
plan of its own which may help to bring
about reforms on the New York exchange,
which even the members of that organi-
zation admit are needed.
The positive statement was made here
today by a man well acquainted with
the subject that some of the cotton which
is kept to deliver on contracts in New
York has been in storage In that city for
the last fifteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
Italians Are Arrested in Viz
gInIa Mining Camp
WOMAN AND CHILD KILLED
Italians Who Were Near the Scene Of
the Crime Refuse to Give lnforma-
tion-lt Is Believed They
Fear Vengeance.

Danvlle, Va, December 29.-Joe Patril-
10. an Italian laborer, Maggie Sullivan,
an American woman, and Lawrence Sui
livan, her 12-year-old son, we're shot to
death an an early hour today at camp
of railway employees about three miles
from Danyille The murders are the
result, it is believed, Of a bitter family
feud.
Fred Ammoto. an Italian who has
charge of the commssary at the camp,
and his son, Allie Ammoto. have been
arrested charged with the killings.
The Sullivan woman, 1t is said, has
been living with Patrillo his wife. The
Ammotos reside in a tent near Patrillo
in the camp. and the two families have
been at enmty for some time.
Despite The fact that many Italians
and laborers who were nearby must have
heard the shooting. and possibly been eye
witnesses to the fight, none will give any
information of a direct nature. Fear of
vengeance probably is the cause of the
silence.
A preliminary trial was given the two
men, and they were held without bail,
pending action by the grand jury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
GRAND BOXING BOUT
Is BEING PLANNED
Tonopah viii Use 100000 to Bring the
Greatest Stars of the Ring
Together.

Tonopah, New. December 29.-Interest
in the coming battle between Cans and
kid" Herman has been subordinated for
the time being by a statement issued 10
the press by Manager Riley of the Casino
Athletic club in which he states his in
tention to hold a great pugllistic tourna-
ment early in the spring. with James
j. Jefries as the star attraction, and the
sum of 100000 devoted will be devoted
TO bringing together the cream of the
fighting talent of the world.
Riley said:
II will offer Jeffrles purse of $50, 900
to meet five men. namely: Squres. Burns.
O'Brien. Schreck and Kaufman on five
succeeding days, the champion to receive
$4,000 for each appearance In addition
to the above events ! propose to have as
attractions contest between Jimmy
Britt and the winner of the GansHerman
battle. a match between Abe Attell and
Jimmy Bowker. and a battle between Joe
Thomas and some other well known well
ter-weight. In all ] shall offer 100000 to
bring about the proposed matches"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
CALIFORNIA JAPS
TURN ANARCHISTS
AN INFl lAMMATORY PAPER PUB
LISHED AT BERKELEY FAVORS
THE ASSASSINATION OF RooSE-
WELT, KING AND MIkADo.

San Francisco, December 29-Secret
service agents here had their attention
called today to an infammatory paper
published in Berkeley by Japanese, en-
titled, THE Revolution in which the as
sassination of the Mikado, President
Roosevelt and others are advocated in
plain language. Marked copies of the pa
pers were sent through the mail to the
board of education in this city.
The following language is used in rela-
ton to the attitude of President Roose-
welt in the Japanese school question:
1--WE believe that such thing as the
trifling legislation which the capitalist
class may from time to time fling to the
workers will prove of no avail; that it is
about as effective as the tiny stream from
a baby's water gun thrown into raging
fire
''Our policy is toward the overthrow OF
the Mikado, King and President. as rep
resenting the capitalist class, as soon as
possible, and we do not hesitate as to the
means
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
CONFIR MS FINE IN
MONKEY HOUSE CASE
CARUSo'S oFFENSE, SAYS RE-
CORDER GOFF, WAS AGAINST
PUBLIC DEcENcY-AN APPEAL
is TAKEN.

New York, December 29.-Recorder Goff
today confirmed the conviction of Enrico
Caruso, the opera singer, who appealed
from the decision of Magistrate Baker in
firing him $40 for annoying a woman in
the monkey house in Central park.
THE offense is not so much against the
Individual as against public order and
decency." says the recorder in his de-
cison.
He also upheld the police magistrate
IN refusing to permit the police blotter to
be introduced as evidence as requested by
the defense, holding that it was not a
public record.
On the question Of the weight of evil
dence and the credibility to be given to
the witnesses. the recorder said the law
vested in the magistrate the power to de-
eide all questions of fact and to render
his Judgment on the testimony as he be-
lieved It; and unless 1t appears that there
was an abuse Of discretion for deter
mination clearly against the weight of
evidence, an appellate court cannot dis
turb the Judgment. He did not find in the
record any error prejudicial to the de-
fendant.
The case will be appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
S. A. ELS CONVENTION
ENDS WITH BANQUET
Among the Speakers Were Thos. Wat
son, and Brandon of Alabama.
Death of Spencer Deplored.

Atlanta Ca, December 29.-The annual
convention and celebration of the fiftieth
anniversary of the founding of the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon college fraternity came to
a close here tonight with a banquet.
Judge John T. Pendleton of the superior
court serving as POSTMASTER
Among the speakers were Thomas E..
Watson, w w. Brandon, adjutant gem
eraI of Alabama; George D. Kimball, the
newly elected supreme archon, and Will
liam C. Levers of Evanston, Ill., the re-
tiring head of the fraternity
At today's business session charters
were granted for new chapters at SYRIA
cuse university, New York, and at the
University of Indiana, al Bloomington.
Resolutions were adopted deporing the
death of Samuel Spencer, late president
of the Southern railway. an enthusiastic
member of the fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
DURAND GOES WITH
SORROW AT PARTING
Retiring British Ambassador Says He
Leaves Half Of His Heart
In America.

New York, December 29.-Sir Henry
Mortimer Durand. the retiring British am
bassador to America, sailed for home to-
day on the steamer Umbria.
Just before the steamer sailed the am
bassador said
II have this message for the American
people. | feel very deep regret at leav-
ing America where l feel that / have
as many friends as l have in England
In fact it seems as though I am leav-
ing half of my heart here. The Ameri-
can people and the American press have
treated me very kindly during my stay
of three years here. and the parting is
a very hard one"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
COLLEGE MEN MAY
JOIN In ATHLETICS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION is SUG-
GESTED BECAUSE OF THE CON-
STANT ADVANCE IN THE STAND
ARDS OF VARIOUS STATES.

New York, December 29.--The advisa-
blity of forming a national athletic or
ganization of the colleges and the unver-
stiles was discussed at the annual meet
ing of the Intercollegiate Athletic associa-
tion of the United States, which began
here today.
The condition of college athletics in
Ohio, Texas and other parts of the coun-
try was explained by the official dele
gates They all stated that the association
work is raising the standard of amateur
athletic sports, and that great advance
ment in thai line was accomplished dur
ing the past year.
The convention put itself on record as
favoring the amalgamation of the present
football committees, but where this can
not be accomplished the members of the
football rules committee of the |. c. A.
A. of the United States, appointed for the
coming year, were directed to formulate
rules under which football shall be played
by the institutions joining the associa-
ton.
There was but single change suggest
ed by the executive committee in the per-
sonnel of the committee on football rules.
and that was that Mr.. Curtis be replaced
by Professor Dudley of Vanderbilt. who
will represent all the southern colleges
This was approved by the convention.
1t was the opinion of the delegates that
the annual fee should be reduced from SIS
to $40, and this change will be recon-
mended to the next convention.
The following officers were elected
President, Capt. Palmer f. Pierce Uni
ted States Military academy, West Point.
Vice president. A. l.. Williams, Univer-
sity of Minnesota.
Secretary treasurer, Prof Louis Bevier,
Jr, Rutgers college.
Executive committee: New England
states, Prof. H. d. Wills, William col
lege; middle states and Maryland. p. e.
Pierce: southern states, Prof. w. J.. Dud-
ley, Vanderbilt university: middle west,
Dr. c. w. John, Oberlin college; north
west IL L. Williams. Minnesota.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
ROOSEVELT ORATORO
FOR GEORGIA DAY
Bulloch Hall, Home of the Presidents
Mother, viii Be Reproduced In
the State Building.

Atlanta, December 29.-Georgia day at
the jamestown exposition has been fixed
for Monday, June 10, 1907, with President
Roosevelt as the orator of the day.
Georgias building at the exposition will
be a reproduction of Bulloch hall. the
former home of President Roosevelt's
mother, and the front steps of the orgi-
nal building will be part of the re-
production. From these steps the Presi-
dent Will speak, taking. 1t is expected, as
his subject the commercial growth and
progress of the SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
BAILEY WINNER BY
FIRST TEST VOTE
One Texas County Votes On Question
and 9e7 Votes Are for Him,
800 Against.

Ft Worth. Tex, December 29.-The first
test of the sentiment of the people OF
Texas as to the return of Senator Bailey
TO the Senate by the next legislature.
which meets in January, was held today
in Commanche county, where the question
was re-submitted to a primary vote.
The result showed a. vote OF 997 fu
Senator Bailey and $50 against him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30
Drunken Crowd Escapes Before
Posse Arrives
TIED TO POST AND WHIPPED
Officers Hasten to the South Carolina
Town in Response to an Appeal,
But Fail to Reach the
Scene In Time.

Spartanburg, S. c., December 99.-rele-
graph Operator Porter, in charge of the
block station at Mount Zion, six miles
from here, on the main line of the South
ern railway, was taken out of his station
tonight shortly after o'clock by a
crowd of drunken negroes, tied and
whipped The mob surrounded Porter,
who barrleaded himself in the station,
and shot out the windows and lights. The
operator wired to the train dispatcher at
Spartanburg to send help.
He had scarcely finished sending the
message for aid when the negroes broke
into the station, seized and dragged him
outside, beating him. Sheriff Nichols
and a party of officers left on a special
train, but when they arrived at Mount
Zion, the negroes had dispersed. The
posse is searching the woods for the
members of the mob who took part in
assaulting the operator, but has been un-
able to capture any as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30

who are likely to become a charge upon
the charity of the state.
Sec 10. That immigrants shall be sought
from desirable white citizens of the United
States, citizens of English speaking and
Germanic countries. France. Italy, the
Scandinavian countries and other for
eigners of desirable classes, as prospective
citizens of this state, and conformable
with the laws of the United States.
Sec IL. That this act shall be public
act and take effect upon approval by
the governor
Sec. 12. All laws or parts of laws here
tofore enacted Inconsistent with this act
are hereby repealed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30

spartanburg, S. c., December 29.-"l
am penned up in a blockhouse and sur
rounded by mob Of negroes who have
threatened my life. They are beating
down the door For Gods sake send
help"
This message was sent here tonight by
Telegraph Operator Porter, in charge of
the block station at Mount Zion, on the
main line of the Southern railway, six
miles from Spartanburg. The cause of
the trouble is not known.
Sheriff Nichols was notified and at once
two trains filled with armed men left
for the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-30

Charlotte, N c., December ga long
distance telephone message. from Spar
tanburg states that crowd of drunken
negroes entered the station at Mount
Zion and with pistols forced Operator
Porter to dance and otherwise hazed
him. Porter was injured to some extent
by the hazing. but how badly cannot he
ascertained
the posse of citizens reached the scene.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-04-20
FOR NERVOUS PEOPLE
A Michigan Mother Preserved to Her
Family by DR.. Williams
Pink Pills,

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-04-20
SORT OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Magistrate Who Can Tell the Calling
Of Persons by Distinguish
ing Marks.

a man's occupation. sand a magjs-
,rate. marks hum so Enthusiastically THAI
en- tell at a glance what he does for a
living.
There is, for instance, the vio!inist.
lon can tell a v]ioluist from the fact
that he carries his head to one side.
The groom and the cavalryman have
bow legs, and, when they stand stil they
hold their legs wide apart, as though there
was a horse between them
The painter may be detected by the
mark Of The palette hole in his thumb.
The pianist3s hands identify
hun. From constant practice they be-
come abnormal, Weber. you know. could
stretch two o~ctaves.
Men who work amid the vapors Of mer,
curry, copper or arsenic have a green
mucous membrane, and greenish hair and
skin.
The players of flutes aud clarfncts
have thick, distended cheeks and tough
and leathery lips.
The ]scruhbers of floors have swollen
knees, and often, afflicted with the disease
called housemaid's knee. they limp
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-04-20
THE PEOPLE THEMSELVES.
And a Mere Representative Was No
Great Shakes Among Them,
Anyhow.

Senator Hemenway tells of an incident
that occurred during a political campaign
IN Iowa.
In one Of the towns it had been ar
ranged that, when the big orators of tie
day had had their say with reference to
politics, there were to he a number of
Entertainment of the side.show variety to
be held on the common.
A pompous politician, who had served a
term in the state legislature, and vas by
reason Of that fact on extremely good
terms with himself, while endeayoring
with a number of ladies' to make his way
through a dense crowd that surrounded
one Of the shows, founu himself unable to
proceed further because of a burly ind.
diydual whom he could not thrust aside.
Drawing himself up to his full height the
politician tapped the offending one on the
shoulder, saying as he did so. Here!
Make way therel"
Who are you, that you should push me
round that way" demanded the native.
"A representative Of the people, sIt"
exclaimed the politician, Indignantly.
The man grinned. ooh, that amt
noUhln'," said he. I'VE folks here air the
peepul themselves"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-04-20
HOUSE

Chairman Stennis called up q bill max
ing the State tax for 1906 and 1907 six
mills on the dollar and also authorizing
that the governor be authorized to bor-
row 100000 at 6 per cent. during the
year 1907, if necessary to the opera
ton of the State government. Mr..
George opposed the borrowing feature
and said that the tax ought to be raised
half a mill instead. His amendment to
that effect was defeated. The bill was
then passed.
Mr.. Hicks reported a senate bill pen.
alizing any one who purchased liquor
from an express office and failed to
drink it within one hundred yards of the
place. Some witty remarks were made
about the bill, but the house passed it
by a vote of 60 to &c.
The motion to reconsider the vote on
the bill creating the department of agri-
culture was called up, but the house
declined to reconsider by a vote of GA to
20,
The chapter on the University of Mis-.
sissippi was adopted with the senate
amendments. The interesting new feat
ures of this chapter are the sections for
a rev board OF trustees and one pro-
viding that the university may secure
for anatomical purposes bodies of IN
claimed persons who die at State hos.
pitfalls.
The final act in the adjustment of the
negro normal school at Holly Springs
was enacted when Chairman Eddins of
the education committee offered a con- |
current resolution striking all reference
to the defunct school from the new
code.
The following bills were passed:
Authorizing the East Mississippi In.
sane Hospital to sell and purchase Ger.
tain lands.
Authorizing the chancery courts in the
delta to ~adjudieate cases arising in tax.
ing property for leNee purposes and pro-
for a jury to assess damages.
Requiring all persons or associations
Going an express business to incorpor.
ate.
4
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-04-20
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