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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
LUNCH TO GOVERNOR JELks.
After Home Coming Ceremonies State Executive Entertained By Friends.

After the speeches of welcome at the fair grounds yesterday during the Home Coming exercises Governor Jelks was ten dered luncheon at the Hotel Hillman. Lieutenant Governor-elect Henry B. Gray was toastmaster, acquitting himself, it is said, with rare felicity Those present were: Henry B. Gray. toastmaster, Gov ernor Jelks, J. J. Banks, Robert Jemison Jr., T. H. Motion, J. Culpepper Exum, Mayor Ward, Rev. Dr. John W. Stagg, J. A Emery,-W. P. c. Harding, M. V. Joseph. Rufus N Rhodes, T. ". Board man, T. o. Smith. w. w. Crawford
 John l.. Raul F. Y. Anderson, Judge &
 B. Weakley, Frank s. White, Robert Jemisop, Jr., c. w. ufford, J. B. Babb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Negro Cut to Death.

In row which occurred at Boyales last night about o'clock, Arthur Clark a negro. was fatally stabbed in the abdo- inen by Arthur Dery, another negro. While being brought to the city on the ,ouisville and Nashville employees train clark died. Dery made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
TENN. co. INCREASES ITS
 STOCK TO $5O,OOO,OOO

Iron and Steel company The Gates party owning about 90 per cent of the Ten nessee company now hold about 51 per cent of the Republic stock.
 Some of the new capital of the Tennes- see company will be expended in devel- opment work in the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Capital Increased.

A certificate of increase of capital stock was filed in the probate clerks of flee yesterday by the, Peerless Coal com pany. The company will increase its cap- ital from $l0e00 to $lSOO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17

form the position that he has taken that something must be done for him in the way of rates this season.
 Suggests 18-Cent Rate.
 q think that if we could arrange to give him net rate of all rail of Is cents per hundred to Detroit and the same rel ative basis to other Michigan points we could make an arrangement with him whereby the shipments could be confined strictly to New York Central and West Short fast freight lines throughout the entire year. If some arrangement of this kind cannot be made it Is quite certain that Edgars business will put on the canal rates arranged for it by himself be- yond Buffalo. If such a course is pursued 1t will simply mean the disintegraton of the present understanding for the d. vision of the sugar traffic, as if large shipper like Edgar is permitted to make his own rates 1t will only be very short time before every large wholesale house in the United States will want the same privilege
 AS you can easily see this is matter of the utmost importance, not only to us, but the Railroad company and 1 sincere ly trust that you will see your way clear in giving us authority to make such an arrangement with Edgar as will confine hs business to the all rail route.
 Tn order to help out on this matter and to keep Edgar's sugar off the canal, l on my part would be yelling to accept on their shipments 3 cents per hundred weight instead of the regular 4kz cents"
 Pomeroy Agrees to Plan.
 Mr. Pomeroy replied on April 26, 104' ''rhis is to advise that. taking effect im- mediately. we will undertake to handle Edgar's shipments for Detroit and rush shipments as dre to be reforwarded from there to points on the Michigan Central railroad at the rate of IS cents per one hundred pounds New York to Detroit, all rail shipments to be billed at tariff rates and refund to be made by voucher. As revised over the telephone 1 think |. would be well to confine this arrange ment to Edgar SC traffic as outlined above, leaving his traffic that is going to points on the Grand Trunk, Pere Marquette and G. R. & I. roads to move via such lines as he may elect. with the understanding that where he can favor either the west Shore or this company as far as the haul age Is concerned he will undertake to do so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Neuro Shot and Killed.

Henry Sims, negro, was shot and ,uled at the Sloss furnace yesterday morning. It is charged by a negro by the name of Turner Jordon.> Jordon made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Sick With Cold.

Judge J. P Stiles was confined to his home all day yesterday with a severe cold. but it is announced that he is im- proving and expects to be out today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17

Account Georgia State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to At lanta October 12 and 17 at rate of $5.75, which includes one free admission to fair grounds. Tickets limited to return until October g, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
PERSONAL.

Otto Marx has retu med from New York.
 Signor Ioretti, the sculptor, is at the Birmingham hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Because of His Interest.

"If you are fishing now to find out that the company is paying the expenses of the election. you will find out nothing. The company is not paying, and no one expects to be reimbursed. But 1 will ans wer your question as to my object in spending money in this election regardless of whether it is d proper question. My object is to secure election of that ticket because of my interest in the company, and because l am a policyhoder.'
 In replying to a question by Commits sioner Prewitt Mir Peabody said he was spending money for the administration ticket because he believed it to be for the best interests of the policyholders. Since l went with the company" he continued "I have been much hounded and abused by persons and by the press. l am seeking a vndication in the elec- ton of the administration ticket The law required me to put it in the ield.'
 Mr. Peabody said he did not know per sonally MT. l.. P. Morgan. the Washing ton, h. C.. manager of his company, but admitted later in his testimony that he had paid Mir. Moreans expenses on a trip made in the interests of the admin istration ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
Green Undertaking Company.

F. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17

Seaboard will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Oct. 9, 10, at $5.25, and on 12 to 17 at $5.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
REBATE GIVEN
 TO SUGAR TRUST
tCoSTrNuED FROM FACE 1.)

form the position that he has taken that something must be done for him in the way of rates this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
PEABODY FRANK
 IN HIS ANSWER
tCoNTrNUED FROM PAGE ID


 their rights under the law, and it is the duty of all such employees to abstain from exercising any kind of coercion, and from submitting to any coercion. It is also proper to say that It is not in accordance with this commttee's view of the proprieties of corporate manage ment or in the interest of the company or its poicyholders that the subordinate officers of the company should be per mitted publicly and avowedly to attack and criticise the superior officers and committees, and the policy which has been adopted for the transaction of the com- pany's business. With the personal opin- ion or the personal vote of the employees of the company this committee has no concern, but it is of the opinion that the open and aVowed action of it's employees must be consistent with a proper support of the company. and a desire to main tain the integrity of its business, It is manifestly impossible for an agent to solicit new business successfully while he is publicly declaring that the com pany's trustees and management are un- worthy of public confidence.
 The investigation at times took a wide range and once Mir, Peabody protested This was when Attorney Brown asked MT. Peabody who sent out the ballot from New York with only one ticket on it.
 
 did not and MT. Brown asked who did This brought out the protest and Com missioner Prewett ruled that only the af- fairs of the company were being investi- gated. MT. Peabody then stated voluni- tarily that he himself had sent out the ballots on his own personal account, and this ended the matter.
 General Answer to Inquiries.
 Effort was made to show that q circu- sent out by the New York office of the Mutual Life Insurance company as cam paign matter, but MT. Peabody stated that the circular was printed because it was a physical impossibility to reply to all the letters that came into his of- flee asking for information on the three tickets.
 Although it was without the iurisdic- ton of the Kentucky commissioner, MT. Peabody was asked why Herbert N. Fell of New York had been dismissed. He stated that MT. Fell was criticising the company and was in such position that he could not discharge his duties as man. ager of the New York office.
 MT. Peabody said further that he wanted 1t understood that the company is not doing any campaigning, nor have it's agents been told that they would be dis missed if they did not get votes for the administration ticket. MT. Brown then asked the direct questin whether or not the company would not in the end bear the expense of running the administra- ton ticket in the comnig election, and his reply was:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
LANE CONFIRMED

The confirmation by the senate yes
terday of the appointment of Franklin
X. Lane of California as a member Of
the Interstate commerce commission
will meet with universal approval in
this state. Democrats and Republicans
alike, who rightly regard Mr. Lane as
an honest. capable and brilliant rep
resentative of the people, will find
pleasure in the news that he is now in
a position where he can give his time
and attention to the interests Of ship
pers.
Senator Foraker labored to the last to
defeat the confirmation of Mr.. Lane,
but the majority vote was n manifesto
tlon of confidence in the ability and in
tegrty of the great Californian. The
country, equally with Mr.. Lane, is to
be congratulated upon the appointment
and confirmation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
OCTOPUS SEEKS
NEW PASTURES
Rockefeller Concern Believed to Be
Preparing to Give Battle to
the Spring Valley
Company
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.-The Bull
letin today says; The STANDARD Oil
company is preparing to invade the
local water field and give battle to the
Spring Valley Water company which
has had monopoly in San Francisco
for more than forty years.
The Rockefeller concern is believed
to be the purchaser of the Blue Lake
and Sierra Nevada Water and Power
company and the price agreed upon is
said to be $5,000,0OO.
Standard Oil already controls the gas
situation here, having purchased the
plant of the San Francisco Gas and
Electric company 1t is now proposed
not only to give San Francisco new
water supply but also to furnish power
for the gas corporation and possibly to
the United Railroads as well.
1t is also declared that the new sys-
tenn will supply Sacramento and Stock
ton, giving them light and power and a
new water system.
F. A. Martell is the president of the
Sierra Nevada Water and Power COM
pany and admits that representatives
of an eastern syndicate are now i'm San
Francisco making negotiations for the
purchase of the property. Mr.. Martell
says he is not in a position to give out
the names of the men with whom he is
dealing and he cannot at this time say
whether or not the Rockefeller inter-
ests have acquired the property.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
NOT FOR ROOSEVELT

There is no basis for further specu-
lation concerning President Roosevelts IS
purpose not to be candidate for re-
election. The question is set at rest,
Enthusiastically, by the letter which ap-
peared in yesterdays Herald, addressed
by the presidents secretary to an in
quirer in Colorado Springs. In re-
sponse to the direct question whether
he intended being a candidate for the
presidency at the expiration of his
present term," the president says, You
will have to vote for some other Re-
publican candidate next time"
This declaration, obviously intended
for the information of the whole
American people, may be regarded as a
conclusive and final statement of the
presidents purpose. His emphatic
avowal of like import, made on the
night of his election, always has been
so regarded by persons familiar with
his character. But he has seen, quite
recently, the necessity for emphasizing
his determination, hence this reiteration
VI HIS lOIIIlGI
What, in the presidents Judgment,
necessitateS this restatement of his
purpose? Evidently 1t was the
anxiety, manifested by Republicans
throughout the country, concerning the
wave of enthusiasm for w. j. Bryan
that is everywhere in evidence. The
unity of Democratic sentiment in favor
of Bryan, the Republican disaffection
on the tariff question as seen in Iowa,
and the admitted lack of popular ma
terial for a presidential candidate, has
begun to turn the face Of the Repub-
lican party appealingy to the man at
the helm in the White House.
In order to check that appeal at once,
the timely letter was written to the
Colorado man. 1t means that there
can be no consideration or crcum-
stance that will cause Theodore Roose-
welt to stultify himself and dishonor
his positive statement. The Repub-
lican party will have to look elsewhere
for a candidate to pit against William
j. Bryan.
The letter in question will cause dis
may in the Republican ranks. OBJ
servant members of the party recog-
nize the infirmities Of the c.. o. p. and
have grave cause to doubt its ability
TO make another successful presiden-
tial race. even under the most favor
able conditions. The prestige Of Roose-
welt might lead to another victory, but
for The handicap Of the early declina-
tion. In the estimation of such OBJ
servers, but with all hope of that kind
extinguished, the party must grope In
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
SAILING SHIPS
MAKING PROFITS
White Winged Craft Deliver Lumber
at San Francisco Faster Than
1t Can Be Ham
died
By Associated PresA.

SAN FRANCISCO June 29.-It is as
serted by the United Shipping and
Transportation association that, despite
the fact that many vessels are tied up
as a result of the water front strike,
more lumber is arriving in port now
than can be handled on the wharves.
Most of it is being brought by sailing
ships, which are not implicated in the
tie-up and are said to be profiting
greatly by the strike of the men on the
steam vessels
Several steam schooners carrying
non-union crews arrived today. Among
them were the Sequoia, Revalli, Albion,
Newberg, Santa Monica and Cascade.
The State of California, belonging to
the Pacific Coast Steamship company,
arrived from Los Angeles, but carried
no passengers.
1t was announced at the headquarters
of the Sailors union tonight that nine
teen men employed as firemen and coal
passers on board the Pacific Coast
Steamship company's City Of Pueblo
had quit their posts voluntarily today
and reported at the Sailors union.
The picket boat of the union steamed
all along the front yesterday, but failed
to take off any non-union hands from
the many steam schooners in the har-
Dor. An attempt was made to induce
the crew of the Sequoia to leave but
the men decided to stick to their posts.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
WILL SOON SAY GooD-BY

The venera BILE teacher of men, Fran
els Murphy, will deliver his last lecture
of this season in Blanchard hall to-
morrow evening. His subject will be,
Put on the Whole Armor of God"
Several important specials will be in
troduced on the program, including
Mrs. Fred Doran and C. r. Hendricks
in song duet, and solos by Mrs. Way
land Trask and Mrs. Sanderson Reed
At the close of the meeting Mr.. Muir
ply will say good-by to his friends
and prepare for his vacation. He will
visit his sons in the east and take a
long rest.
During this well known speakers
work in Los Angeles he has made a
host of friends and is we'll loved. He
has become popular, as his teachings
are the brain of a man who has studied
the world from many standpoints
When he returns to Los Angeles he
will be welcomed with open arms.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
SPELLACY THINKS
PHELAN MAY RUN
WOULD DEEM IT HIS DUTY TO
ACCEPT NOMINATION
Regards Nathan Cole as an Able
Man, but Not So We'll known
as the San Fran
eisoan

Timothy Spellacy of Bakersfield,
chairman of the Democratic state CEN
tral committee. was In Los Angeles yes
terday and left last night for Chicago
and other eastern cities on business
trip. He expects to be away about a
month.
In reference to the governorship, Mr.
Spellacy says there still is n possibility
that James d. Phelan of San Francisco
will be the Democratic nominee for
governor. He says that during a talk
with Mr.. Phelan short time ago the
latter declared that he would make no
effort to secure the nomination, but at
the same time allowed the inference
to be drawn that IL the nomination
were offered him he probably would
feel it his duty TO accept.
"1n my opinion Phelan would be the
strongest candidate the Democrats
could nominate, and l feel certain that
he would be elected" continued Mr..
spellacy. "He is exceedingly popular
In all parts of the state, and his -nomi-
nation would, l believe, arouse the
greatest enthusiasm.
Nathan Cole, ir., also is an able man,
and unquestionably would make an ex-
CeneuI governor, DuJ ne QOeS nOJ dD-
pear to be well enough known in the
northern part Of the state to make him
really available as a. candidate.
Dissatisfied With Pardee
THE chances for Democratic success
next fall seem to be excellent
"a good many people are expressing
dissatisfaction with the existing state
of affairs and are ready for a change
both in the national and state admin
istra ations.
"In my opinion the outlook for the
Democratic party never was better
than it is just now and if the right
men are placed on the tickets they are
certain to win at the polls
Mr. Spellacy, who is largely inter-
ested in the oil business at Bakersfield,
says that a number of the independent
producers have decided to shut down
their wells in that district rather than
accept the price which the trust offers
them for their oil.
The price at the wells is now below
the actual cost of production and the
oil men are combining for mutual pro-
lection.
They feel that the heavy contracts
which it is known the trust has on it's
hands soon will compel it to offer bet
ter figures. for with the shutting down
of the wells in the Bakersfield and other
districts it will not be long before the
supply will be reduced to such propor-
tions that the trust will be compelled
to come to terms.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
STEAL CHILD; SPEED AWAY
Abductors at Dover, Delaware, Use
Automobile in Carrying Out
kidnapping Scheme
~ Assoclated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June ga special to
the World from Dover, Del, tells of the
abduction of Annie Haas yesterday by
two men In an automobile
They seized the girl almost before
her mothers eyes, gagged her with
handkerchief and whizzed away with
her at the rate of sixty miles an hour
The story continues:
Haas acknowledges that Annie, who
is 10 years old. is his adopted daughter
but he insists that he and his Wife have
had her In their care for seven and a
half years and love her as if, she were
their own.
Haas is certain that the kidnapers
i'm the automobile are agents. perhaps,
relatives of Annie's natural mother"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
FREE FROM COLDS

"a Quakeress," said a physician,
never catches cold Her immunity is
due to her bonnet. If l had my way,
all of us, women and men alike, would
wear Quaker bonnets. This bonnet pro-
tects the back of the head and nape
of the neck, two very tender spots. The
nape especially is tender Let good
draft strike you there just for a second,
and I'll guarantee you a weeks cold.
The Quakeress' bonnet may not be
in and year out"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

Building figures for the year that will
close at noon today give promise Of
beating all records in Los Angeles. At
noon Thursday 1919 permits had been
issued for improvements valued at $17,-
694,5OS. as against S2OS permits valued
at $15.36s. .4o6 during the preceding year.
Since the first of January last 1900 new
buildings have been authorized, at a
cost of ,s9,924,956. This is going some
isn't it?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
ENGINEER DIES AT THROTTLE
Colonial ExpressN Speeds on Its Way
Until Fireman Discovers
Corpse
BY Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA. June 29,-The CO.
lonial express from Boston to Washing
ton on the Pennsylvania railroad ar
rived here last night with George Max
well, the engineer, dead at the throttle.
The train left Trenton, N. j., on
schedule time. There are no stops be-
tween that point and the North Phil
adelphia station, but IL Is customary
to siacken the speed at Frankford
Junction in the northwestern section
of the city. When this was not done
James Hackett, the fireman, called to
Engineer Maxwell. who was at his
post.
Receiving no reply Hackett climbed
over TO the engineers side Of the cab
and found Maxwell dead, his fingers
rigid upon the throttle. Maxwell 8
death was due 10 heart disease.
He was 40 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
MOTHER PREVENTS
MURDER OF SON
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE June 29.-In a duel
which arose this afternoon over some
trivial dispute Cornelius Brown, a
house mover. shot and slightly wounded
his brother, Oscar
The shooting occurred in the family
home and all that prevented murder
was the action of the mother who
threw herself between the brothers,
crying out, xiii me and spare your
brother"
Cornelius is still at large.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

the dark for standard bearer in 1908
With Roosevelt absolutely eliminated
as factor in the presidential contest,
II will be necessary for the Republican
leaders to do great deal Of sitting
in order to find a candidate that they
will dare to enter in the race against
w. ]. Bryan.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

The auto endurance run now in
progress around the kite-shaped course
Is practical manifestation Of the uses
and necessities of good machines. AL
most every make OF automobile is rep
resented in the contest. and while the
result viii probably not be in favor of
any one make -since all have their
good points--the run viii tend to give
confidence 20 those not familiar with
the different makes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30
Jury Acqults Mrs. Dedmon
Ry Associated Press

IVY AESOCIdIHu f7TBS5.
MARIPOSA, CAL, June 29-Mrs.
Margaret Dedmon accused of killing
her husband by pouring boiling water
over him, was acquitted of the charge
of murder today after the jury had
been out an hour The woman main
tanned that while she was carrying a
pail of boiling water her husband
grappled with her and the water
smashed over him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

The absurdity OF tolerating pro
phets' and giving consideration to
'prophetesses" was again illustrated
yesterday when the day set apart by
a local prophecies" for great earth
quake passed without the semblance Of
temblor. A few foolish people be-
lieved in the woman and few skepties
were tlmid and nervous. but all those
with enough sense to go in when it
rains were not troubled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

Speaking of sprinklers, why doesn't
the board of public works take up
actively and at once the question of
making Los Angeles a dustless town?
The newly made streets especially
should be oiled, and the street railway
companies be made to do their share
of the oillng. Equally with the need
for owl cars is the necessity for dust
less streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

The only surprise in connection with
graft in the San Francisco relief sup
plies was the absence of Abe Ruef as
attorney for the defense. But there
is yet time for him to "offer his
services"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

1t is reported that Mrs. Longworth
was quite at ease when presented at
England's court, but that Nick was
embarrassed. No wonder; he had to
wear satin breeches, an embroidered
coat, silk hose and buckled shoes
enough to make any man feel like a
fool.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-30

Senator Tillman charges the presi-
dent with making grand stand plays
on the Standard Oil trust. Well, even
grand stand plays are good things, at
times. They at least indicate a recog-
milton of popular sentiment and feeling.