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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN
MAKES HIS ESCAPE
Florida Farmer Dies of Injuries Re
ceIved While Defending His
Wife.

Jacksonville, Fla, August 15.-Henry
Davis, the prosperous farmer who was
Drained In bed yesterday morning by
an unknown man, who then attempted
to criminally assault Mrs. Davis. died
today Coroner Willard left here tonight
to hold an inquest.
The dogs put on the trail of the fiend
yesterday were young and lost 1t. So far
there is no trace of who the assassin is,
but Sheriff Brown and deputies are dill
igently at work on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16

fired several shots at Rowe. one of the
bullets missed and struck Mrs. Manale.
As Rowe was wounded, Manale had TO
face charge of assault against him in
addition TO the murder charge.
After Manale's story had been told and
Rowe had testified about his relations
with the woman, Judge Aueoin, With teal
in his eyes and his voice so choked with
emotion as to be scarcely audible, said,
pointing to the prisoner:
Let him CO."
So indistinot were the words that Ma
nale's own attorney failed to haar them,
and snrang TO his feet to make speech
In behalf of his client.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Changes In Rock Island.

Topeka, Kans., August 15.-W. L. Toll
lerton of Pocatello. Idaho. has been ap-
pointed superintendent of motive power
of the southwestern and Choctaw d.
vision OF the Rock Island Railway, with
Headquarters at Topeka, vice T. Roope
resigned. Mr.. Roope goes to the Burling-
ton System at Lincoln.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16

BIG FOUR FAST TRAIN
WRECKED IN INDIANA.

= Indianapolis, Ind, August 16.-(2
= a. NIT is reported from Lafay-
= cite that fast passenger train No.
= "a, from Chicago to Cincinnati
, struck a work train at Summit. five
= miles out from Lafayette. Lafay-
= ette has sent a special relief train
= with medical assistance. At the Big
= Four office here no Information can
= be obtained
= 2:55 a. m.-From the operator of
= the Big Four at Lafayette it was
= learned that several persons were
= injured. Nothing definite is OBJ
= tajnable. The Big -Four railroad
= uses the Lake Erie and Western
= tracks for a distance of % miles
= from Lafayette. and it was on this
= stretch of track the wreck occurred.
= The Lake Erie people say their
= operator at Summit appears to have
= left his post, as they have been nn-
= able to raise him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Tennis at Southampton.

Southampton. L. l., August 15.-K. H.
Behr. Jr., E. B. Dewhurst, B. c. Wright
and w. A. Larned gained their places
in the semi-final round of the singles in
the Meadowbrook club invitation lawn
tennis tournament here today. Wright,
the national champion, was in better form
than yesterday. but he is far from his
usual trim. He will meet Larned tomor-
row.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Five Injured BY DeraIIment.

Danulle. Va, August l5.-A mixed
south-bound train on the Franklin and
Pittsylvania line. leased by the Southern
railway, was deraiied at Redwood. early
today. and the conductor, mail agent. and
three passengers were injured. none fatal
ly. Two cars left the track The injured
were taken TO Rocky Mount for treat
ment. The officials of the road say that
the cause OF the accident Is not definitely
known. =.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
MAY ABANDON TRIP.

London. August IA dispatch
from Christiana to the Daily Mail
says that private letters received
there from Spitzbergen. state that
owing TO the lateness of the season,
Walter Wellman, chief of the Chi
cago Record Herald arctic expedi-
ton, has abandoned the project OF
ballooning TO the north pole this
, year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Attack Rich woman's villa.

Yalta, August 15.-Armed men today at
tackled the villa of a rich woman situated
in the center of the city. police patrol
opened a fusilade and the bandits fed aft
er killing sergeant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Bryan, Bailey and CdbafsOl
Are Warmly Endorsed
PLATFORM SEEKS REFORMS
Lobbying. Free Passes, Contributions
BY Corporations and Other Import.
ant Subjects Are Treated In
the State Platform.

Dallas. Tex, Aug. 15.-The democratic
state convention began work early this
morning. but neither the credentials
committee or the committee on platform
and resolutions was ready to report at
the opening of the session today. sena-
tor Charles \. Culberson and Governor
Lanham were among those who filled the
gap with speeches. A notable demonstra-
ton of the convention was made when
Mr.. Culberson declared that the whisky
interests must obey the law and stay
out of politics and when he asserted his
right to express his opinion In state af-
fairs as well as to vote
The platform as adopted by the con-
ventlon this afternoon after reanirming
the principles of the party endorsed the
administration of Governor 1.anham de-
mands. that the next legislature enact a
law prohibiting lobbying, favors a law
against the issuing of free passes except
In specified cases and makes a request
that the governor keep the next leslsla-
ture in session If necessary by <.tra-
ordinary call until such law is passed.
1t demands a law prohibiting corpora
tions from contributing to the campaign
expenses of any party or individuals;
law defining nsolvent interpretations and
a law compelling telephone companies to
transmit each others messages from conl-
mon points.
Provision is made for improved rri-
cation and drainage laws; the care Of
youthful Offenders by courts OF compe-
-fn = ali
tion law.
The recommendation Is made for a homo
for the INDECENT and decrepit wives OF
Confederate soldiers and sailors and that
a state department Of agriculture be es-
tablished
Confidence In Bryan.
Resolutions expressing the unbounded
confidence of the convention in William
]. Bryan and favoring his nomination as
the presidential candidate of the demo-
cratic party at the next national eonr
vention and the endorsement of Senators
Bailey and Culherson was adopted The
resolutions relative to Senators Bailey
and Culberson follow:
BE It resolved by the democracy Of
Texas that we heartily endorse our Unit
Charles A. Culberson and Joseph W
Bailey, and we commend their course in
the United States senate.
I'VE denounce the malicious and unjust
attacks made upon the personal character
of Senator Bailey and we declare full
faith In his integrity, and we believe that
these SANDERS have emanated from per-
sons who have by design, wilfully at
tackled him for the specific purpose OF
weakening his influence as the gfeat
champion of the interests Of the people
Lights All Go Out.
A night session of the convention was
begun and the nominating speeches for
the four candidates for governor made
The vote was begun, but was not conf
pieted 1t being a very difficult task
owing to the necessity for prorating the
vote and In the midst of the proceedings
something went wrong with the lights.
and the convention adjourned In DARK
Y,aso IA o'clnplk tornnrrOW morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Pig Iron Buying Continues.

New York, August 15.-The Iron Age
will say tomorrow:
In pig iron the tide of buying as we'll
as of values continues to rise. Such a
movement in August 1t Is safe to say, is
without parallel. Whether appreciation is
general enough on it's possibilities for
harm really to avert the danger remains
to be seen. That there is some excite
ment and that excitement Is to be depre-
Gated is admitted.
Heavy purchases of Bessemer and foun-
dry irons for delivery In the first quarter
and the first half of 1907 are the sgnlh-
cant developments of the week. Practi-
cally all the steel-making pig iron that
can be produced at merchant furnaces in
the remainder of the year has been
swept up.
What little foundry iron is available for
this years delivery can only be had at
advancing prices, and usually in connec-
ton with contracts for 1907. Iron and
steel manufacturers in the central west
in view of the shortage in Bessemer
iron for 1906, have come into the market
for 1907 requirements and sales of 100000
tons at $17.75 at Valley furnaces, have
been made for delivery in the first half
of next year.
Cannot Get Pig Iron.
The United States Steel corporation has
not yet participated in the buying for 1907.
In common with other steel manufactures
II will find II necessary to limit it's steel
production the balance of this year, be-
cause of inability to get pig Iron. Sellers
of foundry iron have put up their prices
about so cents ton in the week and
the market Is still rising.
The minimum for No. Is now sl4.50
at the furnace, and sales at $15 have
reached a respectable aggregate. In the
Cleveland district meters of iron are go
ing far afield for supplies. and there Is
little promise of an abatement of the
present scarcity this year Sales in New
England and the east in the past week
amounted to so, 900 tons. largely for next
wears delivery. The Importation of iron
is not an immediate contingency.
A further advance of about 81 ton
might let in some iron for consumption
at tidewater. but even at a parity for
eiRn iron would be taken very reluctantly.
The cast iron pipe trade presented the
unheard of phenomena of spring orders
being placed in August.
The steel corporation Is sold up on
sheets and tin plates to the end of the
wear but independent interests In the
present scarcity and high prices of steel
are not reaping harvest.
The bar situation is increasingly strong
and the possibility of an advance is in
timated
scarcity of coke adds to the difficult
Ties of the situation. The steel corpora
ton is still a buyer.
with all the abundance of home de-
mand the call for export material is un-
abated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
- 5N~IX HURT IN
BARGAIN DAY RUSH.

. 4eseaf. Mo-. August 15.-One
8 E APPS fatally injured and
. many at-f more or less seriously
: llrt. fhe result of a bargain-day
q ish tore here today The
eaief y ice ordered the store
S ef5ssd aaI scinded the order when
ean8 ten policemen on duty
mere aad d, situation under con-
aaal ia ured
Weiland. $50 north
treet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
Bryan Leaves for Madrid.

Paris. August 15.-WiIliam ]. Bryan
and his party left Paris today for Mad
rid.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Pacific Coast Trade
Rv Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. M:-Beans1,
Pink, s1.S5@215 lima, S4.SQ@4'SsSs;s sssoo smal 81
BSrbspSs Sd5s 9I ,SsT T6qeS9s PeSs
SfGl1.15; Merced sweets, $2@2.25.
0nions-Fancy, 75c; common, 65c.
Various-Green peas, 1O9l2c; strlns
171sa2Oc: @ egg plant, $2@s2.5O; green pep
pers, 8g1Oc; tomat9oes' na9s c1,nsra 1TS; SUMNER n
Fiour-Family flour extras, s4.65q5;1o; bakers
extras, s44O@4.75; oregon and Washing
'oWi oWWihseat%shipping, s125a1.8O; milling. s.SF
@f;9T, Barley-Feed, s1.O7h@s1.121a; brewing
81 1061. is; chevalier, $1.SO. -oe,, "a.
oats-Red. $1.27@1.75; white, s1.5O@1'6o;
0tstiii Miilstuffs@Middlings, 27@SOc; mixed
feed 2S6I25c; rolled barley, $2S. .5o@2o; oat,
meal, s45O@4.75; oat groats' S4'70; rolled
od9s, Hs,vSMWheat. S1VWSht s15@22; wheat and oat,
s13@s alfalfa, ss St Stray gaE S%@5ee %beat 2O4o
harley 1910; oats, 21OO; beans, 225S; on
ions O bran 14O %idSIings SIdas %: S9 wias may
57 800
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
CHINESE PEDDLER INJURED
BY LOS ANGELES-PACIFIC
Special to The Herald.

OCEAN PARK, Dec. 24.-Early this
afternoon, while crossing the Los An
geIes-Pacific right of way at Rose ave-
nue., Charlie Ying, Chinese vegetable
peddler, was struck by southbound car
247. the impact of the front of the car
against the mans body being so great
as to throw him clear off the track,
where he was picked up bleeding and
unconscious. The extent of Ying's in
juries could not be ascertained here in
the short time between the accident and
the arrival of a special car to convey
hlm to the company's hospital at Los
Angeles, but several of those who at
tended him believe that he was beyond
medical assistance. For several years
Ying has sold garden truck in this sec
tion grown on a little farm on the out
skirts of Santa Monica, and in that
time is said to have accumulated sew
eral thousand dollars. He bought him
self a horse and wagon recently, and
the outfit remained standing on Rose
avenue long after he had been carried
away. The accident occurred between
stwo depots. at a point where the cars
make no stop.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
NEWLY ELECTED
ARE INTRODUCED
RETIRING MEMBERS OF BOARD
REMEMBERED
President w. j. Washburn and ]. M.
Quinn Given Handsome Tokens
Of Esteem by Their
Frienus

The closing hours of the retiring
board of education were marked by
speech making and compliments last
night, when four of the old members
said their last farewells and three new
candidates made their maiden speeches.
All was not, however, talk.
After the transaction of the regular
business Mr.. Frank arose, and in a few
words outlined the work the board
had performed during the past year.
He said: 1.-THE task before us was truly
herculean one There were many
schools to be built and there was land
to be bought. And to no man on this
board do we owe more thanks for what
has been accomplished than to Mr.,
Quinn"
Here the speaker was interrupted by
applause. Turning to Mr.. Quinn he
finished his speech in these words:
And to show you, Mr.. Quinn, that this
is no idle flattery and that we appre-
ciate your work we present you with
this beautiful loving cup" and he
handed him a magnificent silver cup
standing ten inches high. The cup is
engraved with the words: Presented to
] M. Quinn by the non-partisan board
or education of Los Angeles in appre-
citation of his valuable services as a
member of the board 1905-1906."
After the applause that succeeded had
quieted down Mr.. Quinn responded in a
few we'll chosen words.
Remember Washburn
The exercises were not yet over. Dr.
Moore had little speech to make, and
he proceeded at once to get it off his
mind. Addressing President Washburn,
who Is also leaving the board, he con-
graduated him on the splendid eXecu-
tive work he had done during the past
years.
And inasmuch as Mr.. Quinn is a
scholar and possessed of books and no
silver, we have given him loving cup;
while you, Mr.. Washburn, being a
banker, have silver and not books, so
and he handed him bulky package
containing two sets Of books.
The one set consisted of thirteen
volumes of Hawthorne's works and the
other was an Autobiography of An
drew D. White
President Washburn also responded.
After this each of the retiring members
was called upon to express his regrets
at leaving and to explain how he came
tc be left off the ticket.
The old members who were remaining
for another term were given an opDor-
tunity to speak, after which the new
members present spoke.
President Washburn, Quinn, Patter-
son and Stephens are retiring from the
board, while Frank, Scott and Wilson
will remain. DR.. Dozier Stilson and
Page, three of the new members, were
present last night to see how the thing
is done.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
NO ANNEXATION
FOR LONG BEACH
Territory Proposed to Be Embraced
Defeats Project by OverwheIn.
ing Vote-ls Better for
Los Angeles
Special to The Herald.

Special to Ihe Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 24.-By an en-
phatic majority the residents of the
territory east of this city indicated to-
day their unwillingness to become a
part and portion of Long Beach. AT
the one voting place in the territory
proposed to be annexed 228 votes were
cast against annexation and 102 in favor
of it. The vote, taken altogether, was
representative.
In the two city precincts the vote
was as follows:
Precinct No. 1-For, lis; against, Z.
Precinct No. 2-For, S5; against, 8.
By the annexation proceedings Long
Beach desired to make a momentous
step, expanding her boundaries to the
Orange county line. Thus certain ones
hoped to be able to present a stronger
opposition to consolidation with Los
Angeles. The district desired to be
made a part of the city embraced
Naples, West Naples and part of Ala
mitOS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
SHRINKAGE IN
STOCK VALUES
RUSH OF LIQUIDATION DURING
THE FIRST HOUR
Weakness Of Securities Did Not Mate-
rally Affect the Money Market.
Pools Unload Holdings
for Profits
BREAK IN PRICES

@ Heavy liquidation in the stock
@ market yesterday caused gem
o eral break in prices, The opening
o in Reading was wild, simputan-
g eous sales being made OF 200
% shares at 1S3ss 200 shares at
% 132h; 200 shares at 132 Is and
% 10000 shares from 131 " a 131. The
% last price of Saturday was 1924.
90 Anaconda ran off 33h; Great
81 Northern preferred, 43B; North
@ ern Pacific, 3 Central Pacific, 3h.
% st. Paul common and preferred
{. Great Northern ore, Southern Pa
e, cifc and Union Pacific. Atchison
g and sugar "a 19.
g Enormous amounts of Reading
o. and grain carriers were disposed
% of at rapidly falling prices. The
g. low prices established showed
% losses of between 1 and 2 points
@ generally and well beyond that in
@ special cases.
8 Great Northern preferred dropped
% 55s, Reading and Lead Az, North
% ern Pacific u, Canadian Pacific
81 and Colorado Fuel 3, and Union
% Pacific and Northwestern 2.
@ Some stocks scored complete re-
% coveries. Rallies of 2@2k occurred
@ in the Hill stocks, Reading and st.
T>nn.>.HHNAHlSn HH11Ss1xS1NS>oS<S<..%.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
Worlds Shipments Of Wheat Less
Than xpeoted-Provision
Active
IN Assnclnted Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-The wheat market
manifested slight weakness early In the
day because OF selling Of the December
option by elevator interests. Traders
were at sea because Of the fact that
changes both in America and Europe
were closed today, and this had a ten
dency to restrict trading. Weekly for
eign statistics favored the bulls, the
worlds shipments being less than expect
ed and the amount Of breadstuffs on
ocean passage showing a decrease OF
1,792, 600 bushels. The market closed firm.
May opened unchanged to &c lower at
lll3@TSsc, sold UP to GAc, were IL closed,
hc net higher.
The corn market was easier early in
the day because of free selling by cash
houses. May opened Ac lower at 1870;
advanced to 43%c, and closed unchanged
at 43hc.
Oats were firm for the greater part Of
the day. Selling was scattered. May op-
ened unchanged to Mc higher at 351s to
S55sc, advanced to 357sc, where 1t closed &c
net higher
Trading in provisions was active and
the tone of the market was strong. At
the close May pork was up 2715c, lard was
25c higher and ribs 1215di51ac advanced.
There will be no session tomorrow
Christmas day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-There was a
shrinkage in the prices Of stocks today,
followed by some recovery and late re-
lapse again. The demand became almost
stagnant at the recovered levels.
1t was the common belief that such buy
ing as was done at the lower levels was
largely for the short account and repre-
sented the taking of profits by the bears.
The rush of liquidation during the first
hour carried prices downward with an
ugly significance. The advances were on
meagre dealings and were in effect a
price readjustment to take advantage of
the cessation of the more urgent selling
pressure.
A notable feature of the decrease in
prices was the comparative ease of the
call money market during the period OF
weakness in stocks. The rate ran off to
below per cent by noon and was not
above per cent. Yet the liquidation was
ton more than anything else
The quotation of the Hill stocks and
st. Paul has Induced an impression that
inside investment holders of those stocks
are dissatisfied with the terms of the new
stock issues and are reducing their hold
ings on a scale unusual with the con-
servative holdings in those companies.
The liquidation, although comparatively
small was of aggravated effect on prices,
owing to the paralysis of the demand The
selling was believed to come from pools
and strong operators We're supporting
measures and have formed the only sub
stantial basis for holding prices. With
this element forced to the selling side of
the market, it's artificial character is dis
closed
Sterling exchange declined in spite Of
the easy money market here, and London
showed itself solcitous over money mar
kets developments here
Bonds were heavy. Total sales par
value $2,03S, 900.
United States bonds were quiet, un-
changed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Financial Record
Rv Assoclnted PresA.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Money on call
steady 4@S per cent; ruling rate per
cent, closing bid 3 per cent, offered
per cent
sixty days, 8 per cent; ninety days, IN
per cent; six months, GOT per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 6Q6h per
cent.
Sterling exchange weak with actual
business in bankers bills at 4.S285 az
4.s29O for demand and at 4.7770Q Alta
for sixty day bills.
Posted rates, 4.79@479h and As4@
4.82M.
Bar silver. 69%.
Mexican dollars, 53%.
Bonds. government steady; railroads,
heavy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Butter, Eggs and Cheese

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24;.Butter-
Fancy creamery, S2c; seconds, 26c fancy
a1!fS chSeese-Eastern, sSC. lie; young American
A0f E;ggs@Ranch, 44c; store, 36c; east
eifli EHi4CAGO. TSI1SSO Dec. 24.-on the produce ex-
change today the butter market was was
steady. Creameries, 22q3l; dalrles' zOe
" Eggs-steady; at mark cases included
216124c; firsts, 26c; prime firsts' 2Sc; ex-
Cheese-steady, 1S@14c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
CONSOLIDATION WILL
BE SUBJECT OF REPORT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald 70
LONG BEACH, Dec. 2A-On Thurs
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock the COM
mittee appointed to look into the propo-
sition of consolidation with Los An
geles will make its report to a mass
meeting Of citizens to be held in the
auditorium. The committee is divided
in opinion as to what is best, and the
report will consist Of the findings Of the
members concerning the several impor-
tant questions involved, including the
owens river project, terminal rates and
others.
The question as to whether consolida-
tion is desirable will probably be voted
upon by those present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
The Metal Market
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. A.-Holday condi-
tions prevailed in the metal market with
the absence of London quotations adding
to the lack of feature ordinarily noted
the day preceding Christmas. Prices were
unchanged Spot tin is quoted at $i26Od
AZ. 80; lake copper at $23.50@2365; electro
lytic. $2S121k@2S371a, and casting at
$22. S71a@23121s.
Lead quiet at $6.10@6.15.
Spelter at $6.6096.75.
Iron was unchanged.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
TO HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES
All Episcopal and Catholic Churches
Have Arranged Musical Pro-
Grams for Today

the Episcopal and Catholic churches to-
day, with special musical programs and
sermons appropriate to the festival day.
In the Catholic churches the glad
Christmas message will be rung out be-
fore the sun has fairly risen, and from
that time until late in the day masses
will be celebrated in honor of the Babe
of Bethlehem.
In the Episcopal churches the hour of
service win be almost identical with
that OF Sundays. Bishop Johnson will
preach at st. Paul's pro-cathedral.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Dried Fruit Prices

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The business in
the market for dried fruits was practical
ly suspended. Evaporated apples: Fancy,
9q94c; choice, S1aQ%c; prime, sac.
ing to grade.
Choice apricots are quoted at 16c; extra
choice, 17q1Sc; fancy, 1S@20c.
Peaches are steady, with choice quoted
at 12c: extra choice at 121ac; fancy at 1Sc.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-25
Anaconda Copper Dividend

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-The directors
of the Anaconda Copper company touaS
declared n dividend of $1.75 per share.
The dividend declared is an increase OF
25 cents a share over the dividend last
paid. AS the par value of the stock Is
s25 a share, this makes the quarterly div
idend paid today equal to Z per cent, or at
the rate of 2S per cent annually.