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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Former Officials Sued.

New York, July 10.-Complaints were served today in the suits brought by the Mutual Life Insurance company against Robert s. Grannis, former vice president and trustee and Walter R. Gill lett, former treasurer and trustee of tho company. It Is alleged against Mir. Gran his that he omitted to scrutinize the vouchers which were submitted to him and neglgently and carelessly approved many vouchers which represented money paid for services not authorized. The damages suffered by the company be- cause of these acts amounted 1t Is alleged to $200,000
 Tn another cause of action against MT. Grannis it Is charged that he participated in the making of payments out of the assets of the company aggregating the sum of $g2 500 to defray expenses of cam pagn contributions to political parties.
 Altogether i've causes of action against MT Grannis are set forth and the total amount for which judgment Is asked against him is s917, 800 with interest. It is alleged that the former vice president participated In an arrangement by which the money was taken out of the assets oe the company to establish a so-called "con- fidentlal fund" which was expended for objects not within the corporate purposes of the company. and beyond Its lawful powers.
 The complaint against MT. Gillett alleges that he received large sums as to which no entries appear in the records; that he made expenditures out of these moneys the items of which for the most part unknown to the plaintiff; that he paid over about 5000 alleged to be bal ance remaining in his hands and that he never submitted an account of the ex- penditures made by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Belt Line to Build Extension.

Tuscaloosa, July 10.-(Special.)- That the Tuscaloosa Belt Railway company will build two miles of track which will belt this city is at last an assured fact. The crossties are arriv- ing, and the work will in all probabil- ity begin this week. The extension will make link from the Alabama Great Southern station running paral Tel with the Alabama Great Southern track until it reaches between the old Harris place and Evergreen cemetery, wbsre it will turn due northwest, con meeting with the present line near the university. This will develop one of the most beautiful sections of the city, and when the quick schedule" Is put on the Belt will doubtless do hus- ting business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
BRYAN SHOWERED
 WITH INVITATIONS
HAS ABANDONED THE coNTi- MENTAL TOUR AND WILL SPEND
 SEVERAL DAYS IN SCOTLAND
 DURING THE PRESENT MONTH.

London. July 1O.-William J. Bryan lunched with Premier Cambell- Zimmerman today at the latters official residence in Downing street.
 MT. and Mrs. Bryan have temporarily abandoned their planned continental tour and have decided to remain in Great Brit ain until after the conference of the In- parliamentary union, which opens here July 2 They will spend some time in Scotland, leaving London July 15. Invita- tions have been pouring in on MT Bryan and he and Mrs Bryan are kept busy keeping engagements. They were enter tained at dinner by Col. c. J. Bills of Nebraska this afternoon and will leave London tomorrow to spend the day at the country place of MT. and Mrs Moreton Frewen, in Sussex, stopping while on their way there to lunch with Mrs. George Cornwallls- West.
 They will return here July 12 In time for a luncheon which Ambassador White law Reid and Mrs. Reid are to give them at Dorchester House before going to the house of Commons to hear War Secretary Haldane speak on army reform Secre- tary Ridgley Carter of the American enl- bassy and Mrs Carter will give lunch con July 13 in honor of MT. and Mrs. Bryan, and MT Hadane will give them a dinner the same evening, the evening be- ing spent in the house of commons, where the navy budget will be introduced.
 Lord Chancellor Loreburn will colse a week of entertainment with dinner to MT. Bryan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Deputy Marshal Searches City
 for M, 5, Villas
AFTER THE STANDARD OIL
New York Central Lines Carry Cars Of Standard Billed to Contain Half What They Really
 Contain. ...-.

Cleveland, O., July 10-The testimony produced today before the United States grand jury which is investigating all legged violations of interstate commerce and an anti-rebate laws with particular reference to the Standard Oil company was of such nature that District Att torney Sullivan caused several additional subpoenas to be issued for M. s. Vilas treasurer and auditor of the Standard Oil company of Ohio. A deputy marshal was deputized posthaste to the office of MT. Villas but he was not found, the officer reporting that he believed an attempt was being made to keep him under cover
 A subpoena was then issued for c. H. Richards. cashier of the Cleveland office. and he was brought into the grand jury room but was excused in few minutes.
 It was said that it was expected to learn from Richards the whereabouts of Villas. A second visit to the Standard company's offices failed to find MT. Villas and the deputy marshal was then dis patched to his suburban home with in- structions to stay there all night If 1t WAS neCtsSdIy lO lllu lue WllAeSS.
 Another subpoena will be issued tomor- row for F. B. Squire, vice president of the Standard oil company of Ohio. The government officials awaited tonight re- ports as to the successful service of a number of other subpoenas demanding the presence of railway officials and others whom it is believed will be able to give information along the lead that was opened up by the grand jury pro- ceedings.
 Tomorrow it is thought will be the cru clal point in the work of the grand jury. Among other things said to have been brought out by the testimony today Is a sensational charge of underbilling and it is alleged that the jury WAS informed that a branch of the New York Central lines has carried hundreds of cars of the Standard oil company billed to contain only about half the amount with which they were really loaded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
FINE HORSES SOLD.
Half Interest In Water Pearl and
 Chas. Edward Costs S50,o00.

New York, July 10.-Announcement was made at the sheepshead Bay track to- day that Edwin K. Thomas has purchased for s5O,00O a half interest in the high-class 2-year-old Water Pearl. and Charles Ed- ward both stake winners, and the former considered to be the best of his age in training. The horses have been the prop erty of Sydney Paget.
 Water Pearl Is a son of Watercress and Pearl V. a daughter of the renowned racers of two decades ago. Salvador and Firenzo. Charles Edward is a full brother to Jacobite. which last year was a fre- quent winner in MT. Paget's colors, and was at the close of the season sold to Mir. Thomas Within few hours after the ne- gotiations of the sale of the colts had been known, Water Pearl won the second part of the double event at Sheepshead Bay in commanding style. Charles Ed ward is expected to prove a good colt as the season advances. Both are engaged in the futurity which MT. Thomas hopes to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
WILSON SAYS THE
 STAMP MEANS MUCH
BUT UNCLE sAM'S SEAL WILL NOT BE PLACED UPON ANY BUT THOROUGHLY WORTHY PRoD- UCTS.

Chicago, July 1O.-When asked for an expression tonight as to the result of his investigation at the union stock yards, Secretary Wilson said
 "When the seal of Uncle Sam is placed on any inspected article of meat, Uncle Sam will stand for it's character, but Uncle Sam will not put that seal on a last years birds nest, or upon any old rag found in an alley.
 'I have met with, conferred with and instructed thirty government inspectors, summoned to meet me here, regarding the new inspection law. l have held my last meeting with the packers, and they fully understand the situation. lnspec- tors also understand how they are to perform their duties. Ample time will be given the packers to arrange their operations for complying with the new law, and the new inspectors will be ap- pointed when certified by the civil serv- ice commission"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
NEGRO FIGHTER IS
 STILL THE CHAMPION
JOE WoLcoTT DEFENDS THE WELTER WEIGHT CHAMPION SHIP BY KNOCKING OUT JACK DOUGHERTY.

Boston, July 10-Joe Wolcott of Bos- ton retained the welterweight champion ship of the world by knocking out Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee, in the eighth round at the Lincoln Athletic club in Chelsea tonight.
 Wolcott's famous punch, a left-hand swing to the jaw defeated Dougherty. ID to the final round of the bout Dough- erty appeared to have outpointed the col ored boxer, although Wolcott did not show any marks of punishment.
 When the eighth round opened Dough- erty started in with rush. playing for Wlolcott's stomach. Before the round was ended Wolcott began to swing wildly. One of his swings, left-hander, caught Dougherty on the jaw, and the Milwau- kee boy fell on his face. lie tried to raise. and got to his knees before the count was up. but he could not get any fart her,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
BRYAN'S NAME GOT
 GREATEST APPLAUSE
1t Was the Opportunity the Galleries Had Been Seeking During
 Taft's Speech.

Washington, July 10.-(Special)-A North Carolinian who attended the re- publican convention at Greensboro last night where Secretary Taft made his speech says the secretary got most of his applause at the mention of Bryan S name Throughout the early part of his remarks the secretary was frequently in- terrupted by applause.
 When he mentioned Bryans name, however, the gallerys began a roar which lasted for several minutes. The good na- tured rejoinder of the secretary quieted things and he was able to conclude with out much further interruption. It seems that the gallery of the convention was packed with democrats who drought the secretary's reference to Bryan obtained an unexpected chance to let out a demo- cratic yell at republican convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
HAVE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Georgia Senate Passes Law Providing
 for New Official.

Atlanta, July 10.-1'he Geol gia senate today adopted by a vote of 32 to a bill creating the office of lieutenant governor. The bill will go to the lower house, where it is said to have an excellent chance of passage. The measure provides for the election of the lieutenant governor at the general state elections. fixes the salary of the office at $400 per annum
 Among the duties prescribed are that the new office shall preside over the sen ate and that In case of resi gnation. death or disability of the governor shall suc- ceed to that office. Residence at the state capital is not required. excepting when the Legislature Is in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
sTILLINes DEFENDS HIMSELF.
Delay In Enrolment of Bills Not Att
 trlbutabIe to Public Printer.

Washington, July 1O.-Public Printer Stillings made a statement today for the Senate committee on printing in connec- tion with the committees investigation of delay in the enrolment of bills on the last day of the recent session of Con- gross.
 In his statement he made the claim that the delay was in no wise attributable to his office. In spite of this contention he quoted the House enrolling clerk as hay ing assumed what blame there was, but said that that official had told the House managers in advance that owing to the volume of business adjournment early in the day would be an impossibility. He stated that the error by which the $3,000,- GOO appropriation for public buildings in Washington had been retained in the sun- dry civil appropriation bill was due to an order from the capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Mutual President Issues Stats-
 ment to Policy Holders
.UNTERMEYER ANSWERS II
Representing the Policy Holders Com. mittee, He Takes Issue With Every Statement Made By
 Peabody.

New York, July 10.-Not one of the ex- ecutve officers of the Mutual Life In- surance company responsible for the con- ditions which prevailed in that organa- zatton prior to the year 1905 remains in the service of the company: all practices and methods of doubtful propnety have been prohibited; the responsibility of off, cers have been definitely fixed; measures to insure efficiency in service and econ- omy in administration have been adopt ed, and many other reforms have been effected, according to a letter to the pol icyholders, which was made public today by President Charles A. Peabody of the company.
 MT Peabody's letter. which will be mailed to every holder of u policy in the Mutual also declares that other reforms are in progress and in contemplation and that he believes that the results of the future will be entirely satisfactory to the pohcyholders. He calls attention to d re- duction in the salaries of officers and employees, and i'm the expenses of the home office building effecting a saving of $5l5,00O per year The economies effect- ed in agency management, medical ex- penses and revision work, advertising, printing and stationery, aggregate an- other $570,000 per year, making d total of over 5000 for each working day. The letter says that since January 1 of this year the companys funds deposited In banks and loans on collateral have been reduced over sl7 50O,00O by investment. and that the total gain In net income from all investments during the past six months have been $1,l0000O.
 MT Peabody says that the integrity and value of the eompanys assets have re- cently been verified by an investigation and examination by English and Ameri- can public accountants. whose certifying statements of the assets December 3i. 1905, is s4679o0 in excess of the value shown on the companys books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
OPEN AIR THEATRE.
Lonaworths Entertained In Lavish
 Fashion By the MccormIcks.

Paris, July 10.-Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth this evening received the cor dial greetings of a great gathering ot members of French and American society people in the course of Ambassador ana Mrs. McCormicks reception at the Ameri- can embassy in their honor.
 The entertainment at the open air thea Ire in the Bois D'Boulogne tonight organ ized by Minister of the Colonies and Mme. Leygus in connection with the visit of King Sisowath was present in full state, surrounded by French cabinet ministers, the entire diplomatic corps, MT. and Mrs. Longworth, Ambassador and Mrs. Me- Cor1nick and leaders of society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
PAUL MILOKOFF
 MAY BE PREMIER
THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEMO- GRATIS HAVE ABOUT UNITED UPON HIM AS THE MAN THEY FAVOR FOR THE HIGH PLACE.

St Petersburg, July 10.-Professor Paul Milokoff appears from conversations which the Associated Press has had with several leading members of parliament the man on whom the constitutional dem- ocrats are uniting for the formation of a constitutional democratic party.
 Professor Mouromtseff, president of the lower house of parliament, and Ivan Pe- trunkevitch, the legal authority among the members of the house, are also men, toned, but they are regarded with less favor the latter on account of Emperor Nicholas personal feeling against the too plain spoken Tver Zemstvoist, and Professor Mouromtseff because it is felt that he is needed in his present place. The choice of Professor Milukoff is also inspired by the desire to place man who was excluded from parliament on a. technicality triumphant at the head Of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11

Cronstadt, Russia, July 10.-Admiral Ro- jestvensky, whose trial on the charge of surrendering to the enemy after the battle of the Sea of Japan began before a courtmartiaI here July 4, was ac- quilted today after the court had deliber- ated ten hours.
 Four officers of the torpedo boat de- stroyer Bedovi, who were placed on trial with the admiral, were found guilty of having premeditatively surrendered the Bedovi and all four were condemned to death by shooting, but on account of ex- tenuating circumstances the Emperor will be requested to commute the sentences of the four officers to dismissal from the service and to be deprived of certai rights which they would otherwise enjoy.
 St. Petersburg. July 1O-The full report of the Crondstadt courtmartial shows that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
PRESBYTERIAN FIGHT
 BEGINS IN ATLANTA
Members of Cumberland Church Seek Injunction to Stop Transfer of
 Church Property.

Atlanta, July 10.-Charging that the Rev George H. Mack, pastor of the First Cum berland Presbyterian church of Atlanta, and his associates are endeavoring to di- vert the church property to what is known as the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, a number of the Cum berland members of the local church to- day secured an injunction to prevent MT Mack and his associates from carrying out their intentions.
 The effect of the legal order is to nullify the action taken by the general assembly of the Cumberland and the Presbyterian churches uniting the two denominations. The petitioners claim that the Presby- terian church, south, had no part in the union effected, and that many Cumber- land Presbyterians do not recognize the authority of the Decatur assembly, which authorized the union. The case will be ar gued in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
AUTOS DISASTROUS
 FOR THIS FAMILY
ONE VICTIMS WILL FILED FOR PROBATE ON SAME DAY HIS DAUGHTER RUNS OVER AND KILLS ANOTHER.

St. Louis, July 10.-nhe ineventory of the estate of William F. NlolKer, wealthy brewer who was killed in an automobile accident near Paris, H., last June, was filed for probate today. No schedule was furnished for the real estate, but the personal property amounts to over sl, 300 O00 The widow of his son. Mrs. Eleanor Nolker, accompanied by Edith A. I,emp. were out riding in an automobile last night when the machine ran over and killed Ernest Shank, an electrician Mrs Nolker, MT. Lemp and the chaut- feur were taken to the police station but after telling their story, Mrs. Nolker and MT. Lemp were permitted to go upon promise to appear at the coroners m quest tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
KILLS BRoTHER-IN-LAW.
Preacher Had Separated From Wife and QuarreIs With Her Brother.

Mangum. Okla, July 10.-The Rev. J. l.. Req, pastor of the Mangum Christian church, carly today shot and probably fatally wounded George A. Stephens, his brother-ln-law. farmer, and then cut his own throat Req, although badly wounded, may recover.
 The Rev Req and his wife had sepa- rated Mrs. Req going to the home of her brother on a farm near Mangum. Stephens went to the minister's house and asked for his sisters belongings. The men quar- relied and Req fired at Stephens with shotgun.
 Req formerly lived at Midlothian, Tex. He came here four years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
UNCLE SAM MUST GUARANTEE.
This May Induce Bankers to Loan
 Money to San Domingo.

New York, July 10.-Negotiations for a loan to the government of San Domingo are under way and may be carried to a successful conclusion if a satisfactory ad- justment of that country's involved finances is arrived at. San Domingo S secured debts is estimated at $23, ,O0O OoO while it's unsecured obligations are in ex- cess of $35, 900. To effect loan, how ever, the secured debt will have to be very materially reduced while its unse- cured debt will probably have to be wiped out entirely.
 Local bankers deprecate the idea of Do- minican loan unless accompanied by as- surances that the United States govern ment will continue indefinitely it's present policy of guardianship of that country's 8 financial affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11

Admiral Rojestvensky was acquitted on the ground that he was not In his full senses and therefore was not accountable for what transpired at the time of the surrender.
 Some of the officers who were tried with Rojestvensky were acquitted. their guilt not being proved.
 The recommendations for mercy in the cases of Captain Ceolongue, chief of Ro- jestvenskys staff; Captain Baranoff of the torpedo boat destroyer Bedovi; Fill- povsky and Leontieff who were found guilty and sentenced to be shot. were in accordance with the regulations and based on the physical and mental demoralization produced by the long voyage and shock of the disaster in battle. They were also credited with a desire to save the life of Reiestvensky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
British Fleet Goes to cronstadt.

London, July 10-The official an nouncement of the visit of the British channel fleet to Russian waters was issued this afternoon. The fleet. which is commanded by Vice Admiral Sir Asheton Curzon-Howe, will leave Port land July 21. Visits will be paid to a number of ports, Cronstadt being reached August II. and the fleet re- maining there until August IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
MORE CREWS MUTlNY.
Sensational Reports Are Received
 From Sebastopo.

Sebastopol, July 10.-It is reported that the ironclads Panteleimon and Three Saints have joined the garrison of the Baum fortress, which has been in mutiny; that the Three Saints hoisted the red flags and the mutineers are forcibly detaining two other iron clads which had refused to join them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
colored Women Meet In Detroit.

Detroit, July 10.-About 300 delegates re- resenting nearly every state in the union, a majority of them university women. were present today when President Jose phine Sione-Y Yates of the National Asso- citation of Colored Women. opened the hfth biennial convention of the assoeia- ton. The membership now includes 40.WO coIored women and their work touches sociology woman suffrage. domestic science, rescue homes and mothers clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Society to Protect Children.

Denver, July 10.-Judge Lindsey, presi- dent of the National Society for Charities and Correction. has announced the com mittee which will organize permanent international society for the protection and betterment of children. Miss Jane
 .ams of Chicago Is chairman of the com mittee ard other members are George L.
 Sehon Louisville: Max Sevier. Clncin- natl. and Mrs Benton McMllan, Nash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Seizure Not Confirmed.

St. Petersburg, July 10.--No nforma- ton of the Sebastopol rumor of the seizure of warships by the Baum mutineers Is obtainable. Dispatches received from Baum under today's date make no mention of disorders or even of the presence of the squadron, which was last reported at Kertch, two days sail from Baum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Turner Bund Finishes Today.

New York, July 10.-The North American Turner Bund will conclude it's biennial convention here tomorrow, when the delegates will be taken on an excursion to Coney Island. The convention adopted today resolution offered by Dr. Hartung of Chicago that the work and scope of the German Ma tional Teachers seminary in Milwau- kee be enlarged by means of guaran- tee fund to be secured by popular sub scription.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
Sheriff Killed By Prisoner.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 10.-Sheriff Charles Wilson of Clay county was shot and killed on train near Green Cove Springs late this afternoon by a negro prisoner in his custody. Sheriff Wilson's deputy immediately shot and killed the negro. Wilson was very popular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
AttaIla Pioneer Is Dead.

Gadsden July 10-(Special.)-Sam Cox a liveryman and pioneer citizen of At talla, expired suddenly at his home in that place last night. He was 6 years of age and had been a sufferer from heart dis ease superindueed by dropsy. He is sur vived by a wife and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-11
HONEST ICE MAN TELLS
 xOF PROFITS HE MAKES

Burke denied he had authority to make prices for any company He simply fixed the price for his own company, and while he did not know, he said. that all the other companies promptly made the same price he had not heard of anybody who had failed to follow his lead.
 He told how his company honestly bought ice for g ton and sold 1t for 8, without ever seeing the product.