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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-07-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
ANOTHER LUMBER FAILURE.
Perkins & Pettibone, Wholesale Deal
 trs of Louisville, Go to the Wall.

Louisville, Ky, February 27-Per- kins & Pettibone, wholesale lumber dealers, filed petition in bankruptcy today in the United States court.
 They list liabilities of $267,322 and assets of $29265.
 MT. Pettibone, it is understood made an individual assignment in Laurel, Miss, a few days ago.
 The attorneys for Perkins & Petit bone say the suspension is due to the failure of the John M. Smith Lumber company of Nashville, Tenn, and the Frank M. Creelman Lumber company of Chicago. The attorney stated also that his clients were endorsers of the Creelman company's paper to the amount to $2200 000.
 The largest foreign creditors are the American National bank of Nashville, Tenn, $50,000; Fourth National bank of St. Louis, Mo, $20,000; International Bank of St. Louis. $10,000; Oriental bank, New York, $5351; R. M. Chest nut & Co.,, Nashville, Tenn, $7500; John M. Smith Lumber company, Nashville, about s5000; Hickman Coun- ty bank, Tennessee, 5000; Federal Ma tional bank Chicago, about $4000; De- fiance City bank, Defiance, O., $2400; Florida Lumber Co.,, about $12,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
INSURANCE COMPANY SAYS
 THE ACTION IS NOTLEGAL

'stenographer or clerk, per day S. The state statute provides that the fees for an examination of the assets or the lia- biities of a company shall not exceed sl0 per day for any one examiner, togeth- CT with all necessary expenses incurred and actually paid and reported under oath of the examiner. The company ob- jected to these fees as illegal and in many cases unnecessary. II claims that the statute does not warrant such unreason able charges as a clerk or stenographer at St per day. The company's estimate of the minimum cost of the examination is sS0OO, while the superintendent admits that it would probably reach S50O0 While the company is advised that the Missouri courts would restrain the superintendent with interfering with the business of the company such acton would involve a large expense and the superintendent could nullify the effects of it by future hostility to the company in revenge for it's compelling him to recede from his illegal position. The company, therefore, was face to face with the alternative of spending the money to compel the supeI intendent to observe the law, or else sub init to an illegal examination or withdraw from the state. As the course least bur densome to the policyholders it has de :. cided to submit to the injustice involved in the latter alternative"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
TAKEN ID AVERT BIG STRIKE Robbins Calls Conference of the
 0peratorSc
  MITCHELL N0N-COMMITTAL Says It Now Remains for the Miners Convention Next Month to
 Make the Final De-
 cision.
MITCHELL NON- -COMMITTAL

 Pittsburg February 27.--Aet.ng on the advice of President Roosevelt. made through letters to international Presi- dent John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and Chairman Francis L. Rob bins of the Pittsburg Coal company and leader of the bituminous operators, the latter has called a conference in this city tomorrow of the Presidents commit tees who are members of the interstate agreement in an endeavor to arrange some means to prevent strike of the bituminous coal miners on April l. In reply to President Roosevelt's letter pub lshed this morning. MT. Robbins sent the following to Washington: Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States.
 Dear sir-I found your letter on my return from New York this morning. Have asked the operators committee of the interstate agreement to meet me here tomorrow to consider the question of conference with the miners. Will ad- wise you of the result tomorrow. Very respectfully,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
MUST ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Commissioner Is Upheld In Procuring
 Needed Testimony.

Chicago, February 27.-Judge K. M. Landis in the United States circuit court today made a decision In favor of the interstate commerce commission in which he declares that the commission has the powef to compel witnesses to answer questions.
 The decision was made in the case of Frank J. Reichmann, vice president of Streets Western Stable Car line who re- fused at recent hearing before the com mission to answer certain questions that were asked him. In making the decision Judge Landis said:
 "The purpose of the enactment of the statutes relating to interstate commerce was to give all shippers of property uni form treatment in the matter of trans portation and the interstate commerce commission was created to secure the en- forcement of the statutes.
 'In the discharge of this duty the com mission is authorized to procure informa- tion from any person whatsoever tending to show whether these laws are being obyed.
 An appeal will. be taken to the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
FRANCIS L. ROBBINS,
No Meetlna Arranaed.

New York, February Extending set tlement of the controversy between the soft coal operators and miners in which President Roosevelt has taken hand by his letter yesterday. the negotiations with the anthracite operators have apparently been suspended. No meeting between the anthracite operators subcommittee and the miners subcommittee will take place tomorrow as has been announced, and no other date of meeting has yet been arranged. It is believed by the operators that President Mitchell will probably all low the anthracite question to await a settlement of the bituminous controversy and that his demands may be affected by the settlement secured in the soft coal fields
 No letter from President Roosevelt has been received by the hard coal operators. President Mitchell when asked for his opinion regarding the probable effect of President Roosevelts letter with refer ence to the coal strike situation, said:
 Tt would be mere speculation for me to say anything now. It remains for the miners convention to make the final de- cision."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
RATES ARE UNJUST.
But Cases Are Dismissed for Want of
 Authority.

Washington. February 27.-The in- terstate commerce commission today in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty announced it's decision in the case of the Fred c. Clark company against the Lake Shore and Michigan South ern Railway company and others. and the Standard Oil Works against the Pennsylvania Railroad company and others. In these cases the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company was the principal defendant.
 The commission holds that the con- bination rates on petroleum and its products from Cleveland and Pittsburg to points reached by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company result in unreasonable and unjust rates; that the refusal of the New York, Haven and Hartford Rail road company to consent to participate in through rates in that traffic issue and unreasonable and that the situa- tion is such as to operate greatly to the advantage of the Standard Oil company. The commission concludes that notwithstanding that the combina- tion rates complained of are unjust and unreasonable and the general shipping situation is such as to work a practical monopoly in favor of the Standard oil company, the commis- sion is without authority to grant re- lief in these cases. and the petitions therefore are dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
WINNIE AGAIN ON STAND.
Progress Made In Green Case On Trial
 In Washington.

Washington, February N.-Progress was made today in the trial of former State Senator George E. Green of Binghamton, N. T., on charges of conspiracy in con nection with the sale of time-recording clocks to the postoffice department. A letter was introduced showing that Mir. Green had recommended to Perry S. Heath. then first assistant postmaster gen. eral, Beavers promotion from the Brook lyn office to the division of salaries and allowances. The defense objected until other letters of like character were of fered.
 The court admitted the letter, stating to the counsel for the defense that they could cause the others to be produced. Robert J. Wynne, consul general at Lon don, and formerly first assistant postmas- ter general and later postmaster general, was again on the stand today. and tes- tfed in relation to his talks with BeaV CTS about pleading guilty. The defense announced that they found it necessary for Wynne to remain in this country, as they desired to call him later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

New York, February 27.-The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company gave out a statement today relative to the with drawal of the company from the state of Missouri. The withdrawal followed a discussion as to an examination of the company by Missouri examiners at the ex- pense of the company. The Mutual Re serve objected to the expense in pros pect holng that it was excessive and illegal. The statement follows:
 In the latter part of 1905 Hon. W. D. Vandiver, superintendent of insurance. notified the Mutual Reserve Life Insur- ance company of his purpose 10 undertake an examination, the same to begin about the middle of February, 1903. The com pany made no objection although in it's opinion the examination and expense con- nectea ,nereto were unnecessary.
 'In February he notified the company that he was prepared to begin the exami- nation and that five persons would be en- ployed thereupon at a daily charge to the company of $81, together with the living expenses in New York of one Of the examiners, who was to come from St. Louis. Among the five was included
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
BOTH WERE KILLED.
Oklahoma Land Owner Is Victorious
 In a Duel With Tenants.

Arkansas City, Kan, February 27.- In a pistol duel in Kay county, Okla homa, J. w. Cassady and his 19-year- old son were shot and killed by w. M. Morris, wel-to-do land owner. Mor- ris went to Newkirk, Okla. immediate ly after the shooting and gave himself up to the sheriff, claining that he killed the Cassadys in self-defense.
 The Cassadys have been tenants of Morris for number of years, and dur ing the last year they have been in- vowed in a quarrel. The Cassadys moved away from Morris farm recent ly, and today returned to get their cat tie. when the quarrel with Morris was renewed and the killing resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Fiqht On In Racing Circles.

Los Angeles, February 27.-What prom ises to be the sharpest battle in the his- tory of the racing In Southern California Ascot park tomorrow, when cases against c. E. Durnell and J. J. McCafferty and the charges against Manager Brooks come up for investigation. Durnell is charged with racing horses in training shoes until he wanted them to win, then sending them on the track in racing plates. J. J. MeCafferty is charged with doping The Huguenot in the fifth race last Tuesday. Brooks is charged by the McCafferty faction with favoring Dur nell-Williams horses in the matter or handicap weights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
VALUABLE COPY PRESENTED.
Georgia Acquires Report of Special
 Legislative Committee of 1870.

Atlanta. Ga, February 27.-(special.)- T. J. Simmons. Jr., editor of the Macon News. has presented to the state the only copy extant of the special legislative committee report of 1870 on the validity of the bonded indebtedness of Georgia.
 His father, the late Chief Justice T. J. Simmons, was chairman of that commit- tee and preserved a copy of the report. Many efforts have been made by the state authorities to secure a copy of 1t, but higherto without success.
 Since questions concerning the old re- pudiated Bulloch and other bonds arc constantly coming up, the value of the gift may be understood. Recently re- ports have been printed in New York that certain parties have been buying up these old bonds with the purpose of trying to collect them from the state. This report will aid the state materially when the question shall arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
suPERINTENDENTs CONVENE.
State Superintendent Holloway Pre-
 sides at Louisville Meeting.

Louisville. February 27.-The annual convention of the Florida county school superintendents was held this evening. State Superintendent William Holloway presided. The first business was the adop- tion of resolutions of respect to the mem- ory of the late Superintendent J. H.. Girardeau of Jefferson.
 Aside from the usual routine business the most important action of the conven- ton was the adoption of the following resolutions:
 Resolved That the county boards of public instruction be requested to employ no teacher who has entered into con tract without the consent of said board with whom said teacher has entered into contract That the superintendents agree to endorse said resolution and abide by same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
AMERICAN EXPRESS TO
 HAVE AN OFFICE HERE

With the advent of the Illinois Central railroad in Birmingham, the American Express company will make it's first ap- pearanee here. Already arrangements have been made to provide space for this new company in the union passenger sta ton, which is soon 10 be built. and it will have equal facilities for handling business with those of the Southern Ex- press company
 The American company has an ar rangement with the Illinois Central sim liar to that which the other express com panies have with other railroads. namely. the exclusive handling of express on their railroad trains.
 In order to accommodate the Amer ican Express company the plans of one wing of the station had to be altered materially and 1t meant an extra expense of about $2OOOo. The alteration in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
TROUBLE IN FRANCE.
Officers Forced to Fire On Crowds
 While Taking Church Inventory.

Lepuy. France, February T.-Serlous disturbances occurred today during the taking of the inventory of village church near saugnes, department of Haute Loire.
 An enormous crowd armed with sticks and stones surrounded the gendarmes, who in order to extricate themselves, fired their revolvers woundng fifteen of the manifestants. two of whom were morHlly hurt. The officer commanding the gendarmes and the government com missioner were both badly injured by the rioters.
 The gendarmes retired with difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

plan has been about completed by J. Thornton Marye. architect of the station.
 This delay was one Of the causes. go fl is said. that has delayed the Birming- ham Terminal company in letting the contracts for the erection of the station The engineers and the attorneys of the railroads are. still at work on the bids of the various firms. and it is probable that an announcements will be made within a week of the successful bidder.
 A meeting of the Birmingham Terminal company will probably be held within few days and at that meeting the con- tract will be awarded
 G. B. Mccormack, president of the Ter minal company stated yesterday that not minutes time was being lost in the matter and that as rapidly as possi- ble the company was completing details ill connection with the station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
NOTABLE LECTURE
 GIVEN ON MUSIC
pr. Search, Who Has Been at Jackson vile, Ala, Leaves for Jackson
 vile, Fla.

Jacksonville, February 27.-(Special.)- Dr. Preston w. Search. who has been de- livering series of lectures at the State Normal school left this morning for Jacksonville, Fla, where he lectures to- morrow.
 Music in the Fatherland," Dr. Search's theme yesterday evening, was a clear, scholarly exposition of the temperament of the German people and the influences that have been instrumental in making Germany the protagonst of all that is best in music.
 'The fundamental theme in all great music" says Dr. Search, lis the struggle of the human soul from darkness up to light and victory"
 To illustrate this statement he elabo- rated on Wagner's "Tannhauser;" and having resided at Eisenbach, the place where 1t Ia said the old myth originated, his interpretation is at once nnconven- tional and scholarly.
 He says there is no "ragtmea in the "Fatherand," and deprecates it's preva- lence in America where. he says it Is practically invading the sanctuarles
 On a charge of assault with intent to murder, Frank White a farmer, was arrested here by Deputy Sheriff John F. Riley this morning. White was arrested on an indictment by the circuit court grand jury for an attack with a knife upon Ollie Williams last year, for which offense Ben White, son of Frank, was arr rested In Cleburne county last Friday
 The remains of W. D. Nesbitt, who died at Mobile Sunday evening, were inferred here today The deceased was about 75 years of age and had seen act I've service In the Confederate army He Is survived by a daughter and two sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
StiIlman King at Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, February 27.-Fully ten thousand persons witnessed the con- clusion of the Mardi Gras festivities here tonight when they viewed the Grand Mystic parade composed of fifteen floats all beautifully decorated. Following the parade was the grand coronation ball when the identity of King Priscus VII was revealed as John F.. Stillman, col lector of customs of the port. He crowned as the queen of the carnival Miss Daisy k. Hyer. More than 5000 visitors are in the city and participated in the fun and frolic that prevailed throughout the day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Work Is one-third Completed.

Chattanooga, Tenn, February 27.-(Spe- cial l)-Engineers in charge of the work on Lookout mountain tunnel which is part of the Southern railways new Stew enson extension, reported today that the drilling was about one-third completei and that the tunnel would be finished in six months. The workmen are drilling through solid limestone rock and are pro- gressing at a rate of about ten feet per day from each end.
 The work on the right of way, between Chattanooga and Stevenson is progressing rapidly and the entire road will be com pleted and ready for operation by Janu- arY 1. 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
CHIEF GETS BUSY.
St. Louis Police Commissioners Are
 Enjoined From Trying Head.

St. Louis, February H.-Suspended Chief of Police Mathew Kiely was placed on trial before the board of police com missioners today to answer to charges that he had deserted his post in time of need; permitting gambling and other im- proper houses to flourish. The trial had scarcely gotten under way when MT. Kielys attorney went to the court house where he obtained temporary injunc- ton issued by Judge Douglass of the circuit court and effective immediate, en- joining the police board from continu- ing the trial proceedings today.
 The police board is cited to show cause tomorrow why it should not be perma- nently enjoined from trying Kiely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Wants Nine Men on Commission.

Washington, February 27.-Senator Lodge today introduced an amendment to the railroad rate law providing for the displacement of the present interstate commerce commission by a new commis- sion of nine members. The amendment provides that not more than five of the members shall be of one political party. three of them shall be lawyers, three per- sons of experience in the management of railroads. Salaries are fixed at s12.0 900 for each member except,the chairman, who is given $500 more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
BALFoUR ELECTED.
His Sister Thanks Electors on Behalf
 of Her Brother.

London, February 2S.-~Arthur J. Balfour former premier, was today elected to the House of Commons for the city of Lon don by a majority of 11.S40 over his lib- eral free trade opponent, Thomas Gib- son Bowles.
 The vote was strictly party one. the candidates receiving fewer votes than were cast for the conservative and lib- eral nominees at the general election when the conservative majority was 10,- 3O6. MT ABalfour, who is not well, was unable to appear at the guild hall, where the votes were counted but was repre- scented by Miss Balfour, who in a speech thanked the electors on behalf of her brother. The result of the election was q foregone conclusion There was no eel ebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Killed By Father-in-Law.

Taylor, Tex February 27.-Crazed with drink and with the avowed pur- pose of killing his wife and three chil- dren, who had fled from him. Martin Jurecik. young farmer. living nine miles south of Taylor. went to the home of his fatherin-law, John Zak, late last night and demanded admit tance. He declared he would kill all inside, and began by bursting in the windows. When Jurecik forced the door he was shot and killed by Zak. Zal1 was released on $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
MOVES TO DISMISS.
Colonel Mann's Counsel Makes Attack
 On District Attorneys Office.

New York, February 27.-Moses Ellis Wooster, solicitor for "Fads and Fancies' took the witness stand again today in the hearing of the perjury charges against Col w. D. Mann, editor of Town Topics.
 After a few questions had been asked of Wooster, Martin w. Littleton, Mann's counsel moved to dismiss the perjury charge. and in the course of his ad- dress vigorously attacked the district att torneys office. At the request of Assist ant District Attorney Hart the hearing was adjourned until March 12 when MT. Jerome probably will reply to MT. Little toms charges, or oppose the motion to dismiss.