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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
'INSINCERE" CRIES
 HUGHES TO HEARST
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE SAYS HEARST CANNOT FOOL THE LE-INSINcERITY IS THE
 KEYNOTE OF HIS DIFFERENCES.

Seneca Falls, N. Y. October 12.-In speeches delivered today in Yates and Seneca counties, Charles E. Hughes, the republican candidate for governor, took up and answered the assertion made by w. R, Hearst at Corning last night to the effect that the net result of the life insurance investigation as conducted by MT. Hughes was the substitution in the Equitable Life Assurance society of ruthless Ryan for harmless Hyde." MT. Hughes declared his opponent was ins!ncere in making such a statement, and could not fool the people,
 He pointed out that the Ryan pur- chase of the Hyde stock was made be- fore an Investigation was even ordered, and naturally before he had anything to do with the subject. MT. Hughes repeated in his speeches today his charges of insincerty against MT. Hearst. This has been the keynote of all his latter utter ances, and he has given especial promi- hence and emphasis to the charges in the arragnment of his addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
WHITE SAYS HE
 HAS HAD ENOUGH
HAS NO INTENTION OF RENTER ING POLITICS, AND SAYS HIS STATEMENT CANNOT BE MADE TOO EMPHATIC.

Paris, October 12.-Count Witte when questioned today by the Associated Press in the matter of St. Petersburg reports of a movement in Russia 10 induce him to resume the direction of Russian fin ances, said.
 Never, never will I return to politics. I do not desire to speak i'll of the Em peror who is still my imperial master, and to whom I owe everything, nor of the government. nor of my country. but have had enough. You cannot make that statement too emphatic"
 Count Witte declared that the Bourse rumors attaching significance to his in terv1ew with Baron Rothschild were base less. This had not political significance. Witte is an old friend of the Baron, and his visit was entirely personal.
 It Is felt here that M. Witte would have a better opinion of Russian finances if they were in stronger hands. It is re- called that in a conversation some months ago he characterized Finance Minister Kokovsoff as a great man for small af- fairs
 M Witte says his future plans have not been determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
MORAN SAYS FIGHT
 MUST BE MADE LOCAL
Hearstsm and Bryanism Must Be Eliminated From Massachusetts,
 Says Democratic Candidate.

Boston, October 12-District Attorney John B. Moran, late tonight formally an nounced his acceptance of the nomination for governor rendered him by the demo- cratic state convention. For several days there has been serious doubt as to whether MT. Moran would remain In the field He has not accepted the resolu- lion endorsing William J. Bryan for the Presidency which was adopted by the democratic state convention.
 He says that Bryanism and Hearstism must be eliminated from the contest. MT. Moran made his announcement in a let ter of acceptance addressed 10 John r. Iceery. chairman of the democratic state convention, and the delegates to that body, in which he says
 q am committed in no way 10 MT Bryan or Mr. Hearst. MT. Williams knows that I vetoed the suggestion that Mir. Bryan speak for me in Boston. MT. McFarland and MT. Eddy know that l vetoed the suggestion that MT. Hearst speak for me in Boston This is to be a state ngh., not national one, Bryan ism and Hearstism must be eliminated from the contest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
COLUMBIA AGAIN
 VISITED BY FIRE
Property In Tennessee Is Destroyed and the Loss Is Estimated
 at $5o,00o

Nashville, October 12.-For the second time in the past two days Columbia, Tenn, has been visited by a most de- structive fire. Last night property valued at $S0,0OO, with an insurance of S5o,0oO, was destroyed. An entire block facing on Main street was burned.
 Among the houses destroyed were the Joe Newman saloon stock, $3000; P. Gar Der, clothing and dry goods stock, $l5OO; T. J. Tucker x Co.,, groceries, $3O00; J. A. Smyer building, 5000; Louis Loeb, bakery, stock, 5000; N. Holman, building. total s25O0; S. E. Callender & Co.,, produce. 5000; F. G. Cook, furniture stock, Sl200O; Miss Laura Andrews, building Sl000O; Mrs M. J. Williams. building, $100O0, Co., lumbia Lodge Odd Fellow, building, $S00o; Aydelotte Printery. sl50o c. G. Sharp, two buildings, $5O00; Wise Liquor com pany, stock s4000; Boyd Andrews. saloon. s2Jo0; Sam Wolfe, clothing $15000; Cum herland Telephone, $1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
VERDI STATUES,
 GIVEN NsSy YORK
ITALIANS PRESENT MEMORIAL TO GREAT COMPOSER AT FORMAL UNWILLING CEREMONIES HELD YESTERDAY IN METROPOLIS.

New York, October 12.-In the presence of thousands of his countrymen, includ- ing an official representative from the Italian government marble statue of Verdi, the Italian composer, was un- yelled today at Seventy-second street and Amsterdam avenue. The statue was erected by the Italians of New York and formally presented to the city at the time of the travelling. Count Massiglia, the italian consul general, in his speech of presentation, emphasized the fact that it was by placing the statue of their great men by the side of the great Americans that the ties which already bind the citizens of the two great countries were cemented
 This is the conception on which rests the statue Of Verdi he said. this the idea from which sprdng the monuments 70 Columbia and to Garbaldl in New York this the faith from which we draw cur inspirations, and from which rises the brotherly greeting which is today extend- ed to you through me by the Italian community
 The gift was received on behalf of the city by President McGowan of the Board of Aldermen in an address. Speeches also made by Admiral Robert Calll, com mander Tn chief of the Atlantic division of the Italian navy, who came to New fork as a representative of the Italian government and Dr. Carlos Barsotti edi- tor of the Progresso and president of the Verdi monument committee. The cere- monies attending the unveiling of the statue included parade of members of the various Italian-saeieties The musical programme at the monument was fur rished by the Metropolitan Opera house orchestra and a chorus of 150 voices un- der the direction of Arturo Vignet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
PREACHER SURRENDERS
 AFTER FIVE LONG YEARS

Washington, October 12.-conscience stricken the Rev. James R. Slayton, Jr., presented himself to the assistant secre- tary of the navy today and asked that he be arrested for desert1ng the navy five years ago. Slayton said that his conver- sion to religion and service as minister of the gospel caused him to see the wrong he had done.
 He was accompanied by officers of the Salvation army, with whom he has been associated in religious work. MT. New berry referred Slayton to Captain Wilson, who Is in charge of enlisted men. After hearing Slaytons story the captain or dered him to report at the Washington navy yard and surrender himself to off, fcers. who would put him in prison and hold him for courtmartial.
 Ave, aye, sir, l will report there on my honor, sir, slayton replied as he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
INCREASE OF S2o,ooo,ooo.
General Electric Votes on an Increase
 to $8o 100000.

Boston, October 12-The directors of the General Electric company voted today to increase the company stock from $6OO00,- GOO to $soOOo,oOo. Of this increase about Sl1 eco 900 will be offered to stockholders at par in the ratio of one new share for every five shares now held. About $5.- O00n10, will be expended in improvements and additions to the company's plants in Schenectady, N. Y, and Lynn. It was officially announce that the capital stock increase was due largely to the growth of the company's gross sales. which last year aggregated sGJ,00O,0O0.
 The directors said there was no present intention of taking over any other conl- pany. It was voted to call a meeting of stockholders November 20 to authorize this increase
 There is now outstanding s54SO6,20o of stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
TWENTY WHITE MEN
 UNDER INDICTMENT
Grand Jury In Atlanta Gets Busy In Investigating the Recent
 Race Riots.

Atlanta, October 12.-The Fulton coun- ty grand jury today returned indictments against twenty white men, charging them with rioting in Atlanta on September 22. The names of those indicted have not yet been made public. Previously two white men have been indicted on the same charge, and indictments found against sixty negroes, charging them with complicity in the murder of County Po- iiceman Heard. September 24
 All of these indictments are result of the investigation being made by the grand jury of the recent race riots here. Fur ther indictments are looked for when the jury meets again next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13

saluted the officer and backed away from him.
 An hour later Slayton reported to the navy yard. Here the commandant told Slayton he could not be held because of the statute of limitation. Slayton left the navy yard with Brigader General Little of the Salvation army, and together they conducted meeting on the street to- night, when Slayton told the crowd of his misfortunes. Slayton was arrested at Myersdale, Pa, by a detective, but es- caped from the officer and came to Washington to surrender himself. He explained to the officer at the navy de- partment that he is a regularly ordained minister of the Evangelical association, and has charge at Myersdale
 It is charged by slayton that a woman in Cleveland, who is jealous of him, and was angry because of his receS ar riage to another woman, causeN de- tectfves to pursue him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Dawes EmpIoye In Trouble.

Muscogee, I. T., October 12.-W. IT.. Martin, Jr., former employe of the Dawes commission, and F. M. Dunlacy, a prominent real estate man, were in- dicted today by the federal grand jury here, charged with theft more than a year ago of the Creek Indian rolls. They were arrested and re- leased on bonds of 5000 each. The maximum penalty is a fine of $2O00 or imprisonment fir three years at hard labor. The rolls were stolen from the government offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
CONSUL DISMISSED.
Mexco's St. Louis Representative
 Identified With Junta.

Mexico City, October 12.-Rafael P. Seriano, who has for some time been the Mexican consul at St. Louis, Mo-, has been summarily dismissed by President Diaz, according to the min ister of foreign affairs, Senor Maris- cal.
 Seriano was dismissed because of his alleged relations with the revolu- tionary junta, whose headquarters were in St. Louis.
 Notices of his dismissal will be posted in all government offices.
 The junta above referred to is held responsible by the government for all of the stories recently published i'll the United States regarding an alleged pending revolution and slaughter Of Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Women In Panic From Fire.

New York, October 12.-Women and girls to the number of 250 employed in various tailoring shops in a five story brick building in the Williams burg section of Brooklyn escaped from their work rooms by means of the fire ladders today when the building caught fire. None of them was injured, but they were all badly frightened. The upper part of the building was burned and the stage of Philips Lyceum the atre adjoining was badly damaged; loss, $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
GOMPERS STARTS
 ON SPEAKING TRIP
President of American Federation of Labor Will Spend Much Time In
 New York Talking for Hearst.

Washington, October 12.-tSpecial)- Samuel Gompers, president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, leaves Wash ington Sunday and from that time on will be actively engaged fin the cam paign. He speaks in Bridgeport. Conn. Monday night. the day following he goes to Newark, N. J.; from there to Scranton. Pa, thence to New York, where he will spend much of his time advocating the election of Hearst and labor congress sional candidates.
 Labor leaders throughout the country are writing headquarters here that tic labor vote will be cast solidly against men on the labor black list, and in nearly every instance these men are republi- cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
FIF TEEN NEGRO
 CONNECTS ESCAPE
Men From Arkansas Camp Are Wan dsrine at Large In Indian
 Territory.

South McAllistcr, l. T., October 12.-Lo- cal officers were notified today of the escape of fifteen negroes, inmates of the Arkansas state. penitentiary, from d camp in the Boston mountains yesterday. The oonvicts are thought to be headed for the southwest. All authorities in the south and eastern Indian Territory will cooperate with special deputies in cap- turing the negroes.
 The men were working in gang and at a preconcerted signal. overpowered their guard, and set out in their convict garb. Several members of the gang are thought to be armed.
 A McAlester officer declared today that there are between fifty and sixty negro convicts from the Arkansas prison at large in the territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13

Tulsa, l. T.. October 12.-Information was received here today direct from the New York office of John w. Gates to the effect that the Standard oil and Gates oil interests in Texas have combined, and will build a pipe line from the Tulsa fields to the Gates reiineries at Port Ar thur, Tex Gates will build north and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Enticer,s Case to Federal Court.

Helena, Ark, October 12.-The' trial of Thomas H. Musgrave on the charge of having enticed two white girls from St. Louis and held them in bondage was brought to a sudden stop today by counsel for defense entering mo- ton that the indictment against Mus grave be mol pressed and the case be submitted to the federal grand jury now in session here. It is said there was flaw in the in6iot0ent. The trial was temporarily postponed and the case will be taken up by the fed eral grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
CANNOT SEPARATE
 THE ISLE OF PINES
Secretary Taft Says the Whole Thing Will Be In Charge of Governor
 Magoon.

Havana, October 12.-Secretary Taft to- day received President Stark of the Isle of Pines association and informed him positively the provisional government could not consider any movement in the direction of the separation of the isle from Cuban sovereignty.
 Mir Taft added that the matter of the internal government of the Isle of Pines had been referred to Charles E. Magoon, who succeeds MT. Taft MT. Taft has or dered an officer and twenty-five marines to the Isle of Pines. saying that he does not anticipate any trouble there, but the marines are sent to promote a feeling of security.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
BEVERlDGE SPEAKS.
Indiana Senator Makes an Address to
 Knights of Columbus.

New York, October 12.-Senator Al bert J. Beveridge of Indiana addressed the Knights of Columbus at Carnegie hall tonight, the occasion being cele- bration of Discovery Day
 The Senator's topic was American ism," which was, he declared, the great theme among mankind. Its foundation was tolerance, the highest attribute of the human type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Kills Son and Family,

Chicago, October 12.-Vincences Ra- mundi, teacher of languages, today fatally shot his 11-year-old son and then committed suicide by firing bull let through hi, head. According to his wife and neighbors, Ramundi has for some time been possessed with the idea that he was being followed by the "Black Hand' society. His mind is believed to have been unbalanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
GATES JOINS STANDARD
 TO BUILD NEW PIPE LINE

Standard south and the two lines will connect on Red river, near Paris. Tex.
 The laws governing corporations in Texas prohibit the Standard oil company from doing business in that state, and for that reason the coalition with Gates was made. Gates controls large percent age of the Texas oil refineries. and has a large market for crude oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
TWO COMMIT SUICIDE. A Man In New Orleans Jumps Under a Car; Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid.

New Orleans October 12.-Both man and a woman committed suicide here today under unusual circum- stances. The man, whose identity was not learned, hid behind tree near the street car tracks and dived from his hiding beneath the wheels of car.
 A woman identified as Mrs. David Book of Port Gibson, Miss, bought bottle of carbolic acid and drank it on a street corner, where she died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Roberts Convicted and Sentenced.

Huntsville, October F. - (Special.)- James W. Roberts. former postmaster at Gurley, Ala, was convicted today In the United States court of the charge of embedding postal funds. Roberts Vas sentenced to ten days Imprisonment in both charges of which he wos convicted. and fined nominal amounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
OFFER $2o,ooo.
Fresno Will Give This Sum for Final
 Baseball Game.

"Fresno, Cal, October 12.-Garry Her man. President of the National Base ball Commission, Cincinnati: Fresno will give $20,000, guarantee 4O0Oo spectators and sunshine for deciding game of worlds series.
 MIKE FISHER" This is copy of telegram sent to- day on behalf of the business men of Fresno to Manager Chance of the Ma tional league team, Manager Jones of the Americans and MT. Hermann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
CURRY'S STATUE NOT FIRST CONFEDERATE Kenna of West Virginia in the
 Southern Army MAY APPEASE HOSTILITY Hope Is Expressed That G. A. R. Will Not Pursue Fight Against Govern
 mental Acceptance of the
 Alabama Statue.
MAY APPEASE HOSTILITY

Washington, October Especial 1.-The fact has been overlooked in the discussion of the placing of a statue to J. L. M. Curry of Alabama in statuary hall that West Virginia has a Confederate soldier there in the person of former Senator Kenna. When Kennas statue was erect ed no objection was made by the G. A. R. and with this precedent it is difficult to see why there should be objection to Cur ry from that quarter. Representative Bowie of Alabama will probably offer the joint resolution of acceptance in Decem- Der and from present indications it will go through without objection.
 The Washington Herald today prints the following editorial:
 A Mistake to Be Avoided.
 II is sincerely to be hoped that the pro- posed protest against placing the statue of the late Hon. J. l.. M. Curry in Statu- ary hall will not be submitted As We understood 1t, the basis of the objection is that pr. Curry served in the Confeder- ate army .ere Is no question as to his eminent ability. his unblemished charac- ter his splendid philanthropy. He was, however, Confederate soldier, and for this reason some members of the Grand Army of the Republic would banish his marble efflgy from our national hall of fame.
 We cannot believe that this adverse sen- timent exists to any great degree among the veterans who fought on the Union side during the civil war These men. brave and chivalrous, are, as a rule. ap- a,,,1o limo l- flee and the bravery of their old-time an- tagonists It does not seem likely that they will as an organization attempt at this late day to infuse into the cold ashes of an ancient internecine strife the dan gerous fire of sectional feeling. Certainly no good could be accomplished thereby. For years and years 1t has peen the effort ol wise and patriotic men to oblterate all traces of our fraternal struggle Men or the north and of lne south, proud Of their common country, have stood shoulder to shoulder in their endeavor to build up nation President Mckinley once remarked that great as were the consequences or the war with Spain, still greater was the fact that during that war every vestige or our own sectionalism disappeared Forty years have passed since the civil war During all that time we have been sloWly but surely coming closer and closer to- gether. It would be worse than folly now to open q chasm long since closed.
 Dr. Curry was in every sense fine rep resentative of his state. He followed her fortunes during the great war, but when the issue had been decided there was none more loyal He served his country faith fully in the diplomatic service, and em- bodied the highest qualities of American citizenship. We trust that the honor now about to be done his memory will not be marred by the unnecessary and unseemly exhibition with which, it is intimated we are to be inflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
COTTON COMPRESS BURNS.
Loss From Fire In Bryan, Tex, Placed
 at S15o,oo0.

Bryan, Tex, october 12.-The $40. GOO cotton compress here is mass of smoking embers tonight and 100 bales of cotton are in flames. Part Of the platform is still burning and six cars on the International and Great North ern. and Houston and Texas Central tracks were destroyed.
 Forty bales of cotton across from the compress also are a total loss The entire loss will probably reach $150,000
 The compress was insured.
 The origin of the fire is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
Fire at Cornell University.

Ithaca, N. Y, October 12-Sibly college. Cornell university. was damaged by fire today to the extent of s2OO0 The building was saved from destruction by the efforts C the fire department. aided by students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
.FR|GHTFUL PE0NAGE CASES IN FLORIDA Whites as Well as Negroes Are
 in Slavery IS DONE BY NORTHERN MEN Hundreds of Men Are Held In Bond age In Turpentne Camps and the Phosphate Mines, With the
 Knowledge of Sheriffs.
IS DONE BY NORTHERN MEN

Washington. October 12.-(Speeial)- Sensational allegations of the existence of slavery in southern Florida have been made to the President and the department Of justice, and determination will be reported as to whether the department will send a special agent to that section to aid Joseph N. Suipling, the United States attorney for the southern district of the state, in ferreting out the facts and bringing prosecutions in the federal courts under the peonage statutes
 The United States attorney has not the force nor the money to place detectives in the wild portions of Florida below Tampa to run down the violators of the law, and to bring about the liberation of many hundreds of men who are de- olared to be in a state of slavery, both white and colored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
MRS. DAVIS BETTER.

New York. October 12.-It was stated tonight that Mrs. Jefferson Davis condition had shown some improvement during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-13
BIG GAIN MADE IN COAL PRODUCTION Alabama Produced 1 1,866,069
 Tons in 1905 ITS VALUE WAS $14,387,721 The Production of 1895 Was Eighteen Times as Large as In 1s9o-AV-
 craze Prices Per Ton
 Was $1.21.
ITS VALUE WAS $14,387,721

Washington. October 12.-(spccial l--The production of coal In the United States last year was A times what it was in 1880, while that of tho southern states was IS times as large, according to a bul- letin issued by the department of the interior today. Alabama .last year pro- duced 11,s66,0G9 short tons, valued at S14- 3S7, ,721. This is an increase over 1901 of over per cent in tonnage and nearly per cent in value.