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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
H.. CLAY PIERCE
FAILS TO APPEAR
WITNESS IN STANDARD OIL
CASE TOO ILL TO TESTIFY
Severe Cross=EXanination of Charles
NJ Adams a Feature of Inquiry
Stock Certificates Pro-
duced in Court
BY Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, March 20..-The second
days session Of the oil hearing in the
custer case of Missouri against the
Standard, Republic and Waters-Pierce
Oil companies was marked by the fail
ure of H. Clay Pierce to appear as a
witness and the sworn testimony of
DIR. Bond, his physician that Mr..
Pierce was threatened with pneumonia
and unable to leave his room, together
with the severe ross-examination of
Charles M. Adams, secretary-treasurer
of the Waters-Pierce company, who
was again upon the stand and occu-
pied most of the day with his testl-
mony.
Stock certificates were produced and
read to show that the Standard COM
pany held stock in the Waters-Pierce
company in 1900 when that company
was reorganized.
Attorney Hadley today telegraphed
to Secretary of State Swanger at JEFF
ferson City asking him not to permit
the Republic Oil company to withdraw
from continuing business in Missouri,
as such course, if permitted, would
defeat the purposes of the investiga-
ton.
Mr.. 4Iadley explained that during
the taking of testimony at Cleveland
recently he received an intimation that
there might be shifting of oil inter-
ests in Missouri, and that he had i'm
mediately written Secretary of State
Swanger along that line, requesting
that particular care be taken that this
should not be allowed.
Il saw a news article today that the
Republic Oil company was selling out
to the STANDARD Oil company in other
states, and l wired Secretary Swanger
to recall my Cleveland letter to his
mind" said Mr.. Hadley. Il cannot
say that my action was prompted by
any new revelations in the testimony
of the past few days"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
WOULD BAR CHILD-ESS FLAT
snecial TO The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
COLUMBUS, o., March 20.-A bill in
troduced by Representative Nye of
Pike county in the house of representa-
tives makes it crime for any tene-
ment house owner to place a ban on
babies. The bill provides that it shall
be unlawful for landlord or owner of
any fiat, apartment house or residence
property to refuse to rent it on the
ground of the possession of children
by the applicant for a lease, provided
that the number of children shall not
exceed four under 16 years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
NINETEEN PERISH IN VERA CRUZ
Terrific Windstorm Sweeps Over the
coast-Seventeen Fishermen Lost
Rv Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, March 20.-Nineteer
persons persisted in the terrific norther
which swept over the coast of Vera
Cruz yesterday. Two of the storm VIC
Tins were pleasure seekers from this
city, B. o. Strittmatter, nephew OF
j. C. Strittmatter, president of the
American club, and Francisco Pena, a
member of a prominent family here
The other seventeen were fishermen.
J. c. Bush. c. II. Bush and r. Bark
ley, who were i'll a boat with Stritt-
matter and Pena, were rescued. 1t is
believed that there has been further
loss of life. AS yet no reports have
been made of vessels lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
LAzINEss CAUSES DEATH
Tired Miner, Lying Abed, Shoots
Out Lamp and Starts
Fatal Fire

Snecial to The Herald
BLUFFIELD, w. Va, March 20
An unknown miner at Norwood Sun.
day morning, rather than get. out OF
bed to blow out light, fired his pistol
at the lamp. 1t exploded, scattering
the oil about the room and in an in
slant the shack was in flames, burning
the miner to death.
The fire spread to several storerooms,
q saloon and a number of miners
shacks, which were destroyed. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
ANOTHER VICTIM FOUND
Those Killed in Snowslde at SilVerton
Now Number Eighteen

SILVERTON, Colo, March 20.-An-
other name was added to the list of
victims of the snowslides in this vi
cinity, raising the number to eighteen.
George Marcopp was killed and Rob-
ert Mcintyre seriously injured, accord
ing to advices received here today, by
a slide which swept away the Silver
Wing bunk house at Anamos Forks
last Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
TRAIN STALLED IN DRIFT
Snow at Decatur. ILL.,, Has Reached a
Depth of Thirty Inches

BY Associated Press.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, March 2O.--A
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton train,
with four engines and fifteen passen-
gers, has been stalled in the snow
drifts six miles east of Decatur since
Sunday night.
The snow, which in eight days has
reached a depth of thirty inches, has
ceased falling. Other steam and in
terurban railroads are open.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
Floods Do Good
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HANFORD, Cal, March 20.-Flood
waters from Cross creek and Mill
creek are reaching the dry country
west of Tulare lake and greatly bene-
fitting the country. 1t is the first rise
to flood tide in the Tulare river since
1893
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21
TiIford subpoenaed

NEW YORK, March 2O.-Henry
Wollman, New York counsel for At
torney General Hadley of Missouri,
announced tonight that the task of
serving Henry M. Tilford with a sub
poena in the matter of the Standard
Oil hearing in this city has been ac-
complished today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-21

ing special hardships. Travel on the
main line of the Denver & Rio Grande
through the state has not been inter-
runted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11

the thin, bald-browed, malignant despot
opposite would be much II bre wholesome
OF contemplation were his lips closed for
ever.
But he had passed his word, given his
parole. and a man occasionally finds his
honor in ineonvenient possession.
Through II all the bandit sat and
watched him with blinking eyeids in the
lamplight Don Q.s sight seemed not
very good. but It served to show nm
what he wanted to see. He had broken
down the indifference OF Gevil-Hay.
'T should certainly advise you to leave
a limb" repeated Don Q. at last.
.eYou villain. You unutterabe villainr'
Don Q.'s hand fell 10 his knife as he
sprang to his feet and faced his captive.
THE one fact for which ] am really
sorry at this moment went on GeVil-
HAY. 'is that I should have allowed such
thing as you to associate with me on
equal terms. If l had guessed to what
genus you belonged l would never have
talked with you or remained near you
except I had been held there by force!
Now you know what I think OF you, and
assure you. although can guess the
price / shall have to pay for the pleasure
o: saying so, It is cheap!'
Don O. s angled face was yellow. HIS
figure shook.
'Senor you have spoken as no man has
ever spoken to me before said Don c..
at last ''There are many ways of con-
Quoting those little scenes which lie be-
tween this moment and your departure.
BY the time the moon has risen it will
be hard to recognize Ell Palido."
There was a fierce significance in the
last few words that any other time might
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
Architects and Builders.

The March number of the Architects
and Builders Magazine" contains the us
ual full amount of illustrative matter
Which is characteristic of this periodical.
Among the articles of particular inter-
est is one on THE New Engineering
Building and Engineering Club" This is
very fully Illustrated, with the prospective
plans and elevations of the two new
structures which are being erected for
the benefit of the engineers Of the United
States through the generosity Of Mr.. Car
gle.
1.-The Conservatory and the Home by
Mr.. William Philips Comstock. an Article
devoted to the architectural and aesthetic
side of the conservatory, is particularly
charming on account of the very hand
some illustrations contained.
The illustrations of two family houses
suitable for small cities and suburban
towns are continued, the five houses
shown being designs of Mr. Ed L. Davis
architect, of Schenectady, N. Y. r. NJ.
Starbuck's article on modern plumbing
is also continued. Among the illustra-
tons there are several views Of the rooms
of the twenty-frst annual exhibition of
the Architectural League of New York
with short descriptive text Several views
OF the North River Savings bank. with
some of the original designs of the ar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
North American Review.

The March number of the North Amer
lean Review deals with a number OF
timely and important subjects "ArE
American Citizen" who is described al
one of the most distinguished of Amer
lean citizens calls serious attention I'd
certain dangers that threaten ''Oui
Navy" Henry James records his inn
pressions of Boston on his late visit 10
that city f. B. Loomis, formerly assist
ant secretary of state, discusses thd
Proposed Reorganization of the Consul
lar Service" A. B. Hepburn, president
or the Chase National bank New York.
sets forth the Cause of the Recent
Money Stringency." e. T. Bush. a New
Jersey farmer, gives "A Rural View of
Rural Free Delivery" Frederic Louis
Huidekoper concludes his discussion of
the question rs the United States PRE-
pared for WARP" The Countess of War;
wick advocates the study mad practice of
scientific Agriculture" Brander Mat
thews, professor of dramatic literature I'M
Columbia university. writes "On the Pub
fishing of Plays" w. P. Livingstone en-
deavors to forecast 1.-THE Future of the
British West Indies.'' N l. Stone. tariff
expert in the bureau of statistics, de-
scribes the Most FaIored-Na Rela-
tons between Germany and the United
States" W. e. Humphrey of the mer-
chant marine committee of the House of
Representatives examines pending
Shipping Legislation" The department. of
World-Politics contains communications
from London, st. Petersburg. Berlin and
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
II he Chronicles of Don O.

well haye made Gevil-Hay's heart turn
cold. But nov, with his blood up and
the hopelessness of his position apparent,
he merely turned his back with singing
gesture of repulsion.
you evil beastns he repeated, "as long
as | am not annoyed by the sight of you
l can bear anything
So Gevil-Hay turned his back and stared
into the night. The noises below were
hushed. The eneampment was waiting
for him-walting-an for a third time
temptation leaped upon him. And that
was the worst spasm or all. When it left
him, it left him exhausted. His mouth
felt dry, his brow clammy.
He was still standing facing the OPEN
ing of the cave, and after paise voice
broke the silence.
"As you have a loaded revolver in your
pocket, why do you not use it. Why do
you not shoot me down. senor.'
You kaow could not replied Gevil-
Hay comprehensiyely.
And are you not afraid Of what is
coming?"
Gevil-Hay turned and held out the re-
volver. Don Q.'s face was a study He
took no notice of the others action, but
asked:
Because of your parole?"
He was answered by another question.
How did you know about the re-
volver?'
81 instructed the man who gave it to
you. 1 wished TO see whether had read
you Alright. Yet your inability to shoot
me hurt you. Is not that SOP
81 wish l could do it now! At least
there is no necessity for more talk be-
tween us. Main me and let me go or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
t me Parole
of Gevil=Ha

kill me! Only take away this rcvolye
from me before =
Don Q. took the pistol and laid it wit
elaboration upon the table beside hin
then he spoke.
"senor," said he, when ] find one lik
you | do not spoil the good Gods worI
IN him. You are not the type of man VIII
comes to harm at my hands. A man VIII
can keep his honor as you have done
worthy of life Had you shot me, {
rather had you attempted to do so-fd
| bear the chartered life of him VIII
cares not whether he lives or dies-the
the story of your death would have bee
related in the posadas of Andalusia fo
generations. But now, take your life ye5
take 1t from my hands,
After tonight We shall see each othe
no more; but when you look back ove|
your life, senior, you will always remen3
Der one man, who. like yourself, wal
afraid of nothing; man worthy to STAN
beside you, Don O., once Of the mobiles
blood in Spain. A man" The briganI
checked himself in his flood of florid rhaI
sody and Spanish feeling. "Adios. senior
Two hours later Gevil-Hay was alonI
upon the sierras. When he reached Gill
raltar, which he did in due course, nj
was surprised to find himself almos
sorry to hear that the Spanish govern|
ment. goaded on by ponderous British
representations had determined to cleans
the land of the presence of Don. @.
Since then Gevil-Hay's life has not beel
been a failure. And sometimes in TIL
midst of his work a thought comes bacI
to him of the proud, INSCRIPTIONS, gall
liant brigand whose respect he had oncl
been lucky enough TO win.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
The Atlantic.

The March Atlantic is perhaps even
richer than usual in important economic
and political articles upon subjects of first
interest Professor T. w. Taussig, the
well known economist and author, writes
upon 1.-The Love of Wealth and the Pub
lie Service" Maurice Low upon THE
German Emperor" and George w. Alger
contributes another discussion of contem-
porary matters, this time upon Some
Equivocal Rights of Labor" Two papers
of kindred interest are Charles NJ. Har-
vey's upon 1.-The Red Mans Last Roll
Call" an account of the Indians pres
emit status in America, and a narrative by
Maj. r. l.. Billiard of his experiences in
the Philippines, Preparing Our Moros
for Government
The liteary and historical papers in the
number are of the quality and interest
which have long marked Atlantic articles
as a distinct type in American letters.
They include the second of Andrew d.
Whites studies of Turgot as a states
man, study of the letters of Horace
Walpole by Gamaliel Bradford, Jr., an
appreciation of Anatole France by Brad
ford Torrey, and a paper on Shakespeare
and the Plastic Stage by John Corbin,
who points out the important fact that
Shakespeare's stage was not so naked of
scenery as has sometimes been supposed
The stories in the number are especially
attractive-"Old Goodwin's Wife" by w
J. Hopkins, the author of 1.-THE Clammer, =
m. Mulvina, Her Life and Works." by
Harry j. Smith, a new and original hui
morist, and THE Prodigy" another
story by Fanny Kemble Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
Marvellous acts.

Merrill A. league in The Reader
A truly marvellous group of facts is re.
vealed by an examination of the munich
pal records for the burned district The
value,l as declared in the six hundred and
fifty applications for permits that have
been filed since the fire, is slightly in ex-
cess of sixteen millions dollars. Twenty
per cent may safely be added to this de-
cared valuation, SO that as against an
assessed building valuation of SIP, COS, 800
before the fire, Baltimores burned dis
trict. ninety per cent rebuilt, shows a
building valuation of upwards of nine
teen million dollars. In the taxable basis
for 1906 the appeal tax court added nine
teen million dollars as the whole increase
in values within the burned district OF
this sum seven million dollars represents
the added value of the new buildings,
and the remainder the enhancement in
values of the land, exclusive of the seven
hundred lots appropriated by the COM
mission.
Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send
It to the Gawk Engraving CO. Peoples
phone 27e.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
The Housekeener.

The important announcement Is made
in the March issue of The HousekeepeP
that Marian Bonsall the associate editor,
has been sent to Japan TO study Japanese
home life and to CLEAN from it those Sc
crets which are of the most interest TO
American women. 1t is promised that
the treatment of the articles will be I'M
like anything that has been written be-
fore about the Mikado's kingdom and
will be OF absorbing interest. Gertrude
Bacon, the daughter of Professor Bacon.
the celebrated balloonist, contributes an
illustrated article, MY Adventures Above
the Clouds" A picture is drawn of the
rare delights and thrilling escapes of the
aeronauts who strike into the unknown
for the sake of science. w. G. Fitz Gerald
contributes an illustrated article on Char
tran, the French portrait painter of fash
ion. In SYPHILIS Wardrobe by Grace
McElroy Iurs, is continued. The fiction
pages amongst the stories: 1.-The Jolly
Bachelors Club by James Barnett, Not
a Matter of Reason" by Jeanne Loizeaux.
and How Walt Provided for the Widow"
by Elliott Walker. An especially interest,"
ing cookery article. "A st. Patrick's Day
Luncheon" is by Elizabeth W. Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
WITH THE MAGAZINES
outing.


The Outing Magazine is different from
other publications in that it has gotten
away from exposures of graft and cor
ruption in political and financial life and
is publishing 1.-The Builders by Ralph
d. Paine-a series of articles dealing with
the economic growth of the country, the
development of its resources, and the
character of the real men who are build
ing the America of tomorrow. The first
one in the series is entitled "Peopling the
Prairie" and opens the March number
Somehow one has more confidence in the
future after reading how these twentieth
century pioneers are seeking homes in
the northwest-lately opened to settle
ment by new railroad lines. A new serial
by Stewart Edward White also begins in
this number. 1t is entitled 1.-The Pass" >
and is a companion piece to 1.-The Forest
and "The Mountains" Judging by the
way it starts off it is the strongest and
most mature product that has come from
his pen Fiction is by such authors as
Alfred Henry Lewis, Lawrence Mott and
Macmillan Foster ION Little Bull Rap
ids is contributed by Emerson Hough,
and ION Snowshoes Among Snowslides,"
by Arthur Hewitt. II. S. Babcock tells
about 1.-THE Poultry Show as an Educa-
tor" and Eben e. Rexford writes on
Making the Country Home" Lynn Tew
Sprague gives an appreciation of Mad
Anthony Wayne and Joshua Slocum
tells about Bully Hayes-the Last OF the
Buccaneers" Casper Whitney in 1.-THE
View Point" compares the reliability of
American and foreign built cars and tells
about the 1906 model. THE A c of the
Automobile" will appeal to every one, re-
CARELESS of the ownership of the machine.
"A Day in Ballyomaley" is a day we'll
spent A Year in Golf is also taken up.
The sportsman is remembered with two
practical papers ON THE Best Flies for
Brook Trout" and How to Buy Good
cd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11

and novel treatment and succeeds in I'M
vesting the subject with unique inter
est Prof. Edgar L. Larkin, director O
Low Observatory, gives a strong psyche
scciologic study in "A Great Neurological
Crime" dealing with the hanging of Mar.
Rogers. Prof. W. f. Jameson writes o
the Meaning of Free Press" from tn,
viewpoint of the reformer, to which tn
editor replies from the position of a prac
teal newspaper man. In The Fellow
ship of Dogs" DR.. Raley Hustled Bell dis
courses concerning the only animal tina
has broken through the barrier of species
and entered into comradeship with man
The Soeiologic Function of the Jew
presents the Jewish problem in nev
light and offers a solution that certainl,
has the merit of originality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11
The culturist.

Economics and sociology are made the
features of the March number of The
Culturist of Cincinnati. The leader is by
Eugene V. Debs, who discusses the out
look for the socialist movement under
the title Toward the Sunrise" Other
contributors consider socialism in its diff
ferent phases. 1t would seem that the
last word has long been said about John
d. Rockefeller. but in an article Re
garding Rockefeller" the editor, Walter
Hurt, submits the oil magnate to new
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-11

ehitect, Mr.. c. E. Birge are shown. Be-
sides this, there are numerous illustra-
TONS ON general architectural subjects.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-04-26
McBee Matters.

The weather during the past few
days has been beautifully clear and
bright, and the farmers are all busy
planting cotton.
Miss Irene Joyner is quite sick.
Her numerous friends wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. w. c. Duncan spent last Sun
day With her mother at her home in
the McBee neighborhood
A delightful event of the past week
was the Easter egg hunt which Miss
Mary Joyner gave the children of the
neighborhood on Monday afternoon
AT four O'Clock the little folks march
ed into the yard, and the search for
the hidden eggs was commenced, the
first egg having been found by Mas
ter Lonnie Jacobs. There We're more
than two hundred eggs hidden about
the yard and garden, and it required
a long time 10 locate them all, the
last egg having been found by Miss
Sarah Reynolds. After all the eggs
had been found, the children return
ed TO the house, where a delightful
hour was spent in playing games and
in other amusements dear TO the
hearts of the little tots. Delicious re-
freshments were served, and little
Miss Matte Joyner recited in a capti-
waiting manner The Easter Hen.
Besides the young folks who attended
4,
ent Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. Manning. Mrs.
Joyner and Mrs. McReynolds.
Subscriber.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-04-26

As preliminary 10 the closing oi
the Magowah public school. SO eff
ciently presided over by Miss Kather-
inc Shelton. there MAS a picnic al
Moore's Bluff on Saturday. April 20,
Besides the teacher and pupils there
were present Misses kizzie Hairston.
William Potts. Mary Cox. Messrs.
Paul and Theodore Perkins. Bailey
Hardy, Edward Humphries, Mosely
Hairston, Mr.. and Mrs William Cox.
Mesdames William Turner and Will
liam Love.
That it was an enjoyable outing all
the participants fully agree. Though
early in the season, and no chickens
large enough to fry, the reDast was
both bounteous and appetizing.
While reclining upon the grassy bank
of the historic Tombigbee, smoking
an after-dinner cigar, incidents of
the dim past came TO mind. We
thought OF Capt. Bernard's Roman S
voyage of exploration in 1701: of
Bienville's armed fiotilla as il came
up 10 make war upon the Chicka-
saw Indians in 1876: of the passage
OF trade boats in and after 1910,
bound for St. Stephens on the lower
Alabama, boxed in and armored
with beef hides as protection
against Indian bullets
Later, of the residences. ware
houses and stores; wagons from Ok
tibbeha, Choctaw and other points
west, coming in with cotton and re-
turning with plantation supplies: the
big Mobile steamers and the general
hustle and business OF the place.
But today all is quiet. save the
merry laugh of the sweet maiden, the
whoop of the school boy as he lands
a rock on the other side, and the CUR
gle of the waters as they rush over
the bar or buffet the snags and logs.
And yet John Allen was in Congress
sixteen years. Captain Bankhead
has been there twenty years. Had
the hero of the Merrimac appeared on
the scene in the interest of river i'm
provement in connection with his
for Congress, he would
have had an attentive auditor in the
person of Old Citizen.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-04-26
Flint Hill happenings.

The Flint Hill neighborhood is very
prosperous, and our people are busily
engaged in farming operations.
Miss Bessie Duncan is visiting her
brother. Mr.. John Duncan, this week
Mr.. Duncan has been quite sick, but
is improving, and his friends hope 10
soon have the pleasure of seeing him
entirely restored TO health.
Another invalid in our neighbor-
hood is Master Bradley Duncan, who
has been confined to his bed for some
time past, but who we are glad 10
note is improving.
The students of the McCown school
participated in an Easter egg hunt in
the school yard on last Saturday af-
ternoon. The occasion was a merry
one, and was thoroughly enjoyed by
all present.
Miss Matte Wells has been spend
ing the past week here as the guest
of the Misses Duncan.
Miss Vida Molloy, the popular
young teacher of the McCown school.
visited her mother last week.
Mrs. Hattie Freeman has been
spending the past week here as the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Duncan.
Finis.