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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
POLICE ALARM FOR RAYMOND HITCHCOCK
SIX INDICTMENTS HAVE BEEN RETURNED AGAINST HIM, BUT THE ACTOR SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED.

New York October 30.-A general po- lice alarm was sent out tonight for the arrest of Raymond Hitchcock the actor, against whom the jury this evening re- turned six indictments for criminal as- sault and abduction. after hearing the testimony of three little girls. The order required the officers to watch all out going trains and steamers.
 Hitchcock was recently arrested on 4 similar charge, and after preliminary exs animation in police court was released under 5000 bond pending further hearr ing. Today the girls, Elsie Voecks Heleii Won Hagen and Flora Wishton, agee from F to 15 years. who had figured n the original case, were taken before tf' grand jury. Upon their testimony tre six indictments were returned. At tre time it was understood that Hitchc0eN would not be arrested tonight, his corn se, savirs that bo yo,,d undertal,e( to have the actor in court to plead ton'or- row morning.
 Hitchcock has been starring at a proaan,a, +baatra tut did nof an, leaf either at the matinee today or the ey sh. ing performance and it was stated 'ii"' he had been dropped from the caste.
 nt 1aor 1oaatad pooant1,, tIi,nIic cock caused the arrest of brother of the Voecks girl who, he alleged, haf a. tempted to extort money from him on . tn,. ,aeao.tne, mon the actor Erler}ds of t,,,,- .,n,. s.4,s..,ad i tb case .hSr brn,,1bt ca,a tt.a ,nttor yg,lob rgsulted fn IIitchcOck's arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
COLLEGE STUDENTS
 ENGAGE IN BATTLE
HAZING IN A NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTION LEADS TO A SET ELEMENT OF DISPUTES BY ScRAPPlNG MATCHES.

Raleigh, N. C., October 30.--A recent case of hazing at the State Agricultural and Mechanical college has caused Presl- dent Winston of that college to reprove the student body. In his remarks he ad- vised a man-to-man fight In the open. As the result of this the freshmen class sent challenge to the sophomores to meet them for a test of prowess on the ath- letic field Accordingly there was mass fight Wednesday afternoon with about 75 men on each side. Lieutenant Young, U. g. A., the commandant, and members of the junior and senior classes were present and allowed fighting on the ground. and the scrapping match passed without se- rous injury to any of the participants.
 This afternoon the sophomores invited the freshmen to battle, when fierctr struggle ensued, and there were nIany injured on both sides. There were 65 men on a side and the noses of four cadets were broken, a number of eyes were blackened and many faces scratched. The opposing sides would rush at each other and fight at will. but rough and tumble tactics are barred. President Winston and Lieutenant Young believe this will do away with hazng. Many friends of the college here condemn it.
 The senior class met tonight and pro- tested against continuance of the free for all fights participated in for the past two days by freshmen and sophomores by the sanction of the president and com mandant, and characterized the fight as brutal. and that in them some students take unfair advantages, striking down exhausted men or striking from behino They declare that the fights injured the college standing and reputation and should end at once.
 1t Is certain that the last of these riishes has been been seen at the A. and M college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
AMERICAN DAY AT
 BERLIN UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENT HADLEY OF YALE AND PROFESSOR scHoFIELD OF HAR- YARD DELIVER ADDRESSES TO THE STUDENTS.

Berlin. October 30--'nhs was an Ameri- can day at the Berlin university. the oe- casion being the lectures of President IIadley of Yale and Professor sehofeld of Harvard. who began their exchange professorship work by dividing an hour between them. Crown Prince Frederick William. and distinguished gathering of persons in public life and university pro- fessors, occupied chairs near the lec- turers, while the great Aua of the uni- versty was filled with students. The crown prince represented Emperor Will liam, who was confined to his room n' tn, palace with cold
 The rector of the university pr Stumnf after pleasant references to President Roosevelt. the American scholarships and the age and character of Harvs I'd and Yale universities, introduced Drs Hadlev. and Schoiield. The students shumleq their. feet prOlongedly which is the Cfei nan academic method of applause.
 President Hadey, speaking in German alluded to the greatness of the debt of Americans to German culture, and his personal obligations to the great pro fessors of Berlin university, under whom he sat 30 years ago lie then sketched briefly the subject of his lecture. which was the differences in the economic life Of Germsny and the United States
 Professor Schofed said that he wouti drst speak U German and outlined hs purpose. which was To show the restion- ship between NEnglish literature of tho middle ages anA contemporaneous contl- mental HteratureA The second half or Professor SchoheNs address was delly. cred in English
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Convention at sheIbyviIIe.

Shelbyvile Ky. October 30.-The an- nual convention of the National Tobacco Growers association is in session here to- day. All of the tobacco raising states from Wisconsin to the Carolinas are in- cluded in the organization While ae- credited delegates will probably be mum bered by the hundreds. the attendance IS better counted by thousands.
 The growers are assured by their ledd- CTS that if no crop is grown in 1908 they will receive as much for the two unsold crops of 1906 and 1907 as they would for the threo crops should they grow one next year. It Is of vital importance to the growers that the two pooled crops now on hand be sold before another crop is started, otherwise many small produc- CTS will, 1t is said, be bankrupt.
 The decision of the executive committee of the Burley Growers association at Winchester yesterday not 10 grow crop in 1908 will have great influence with the American society. The Burley association is a part of the national. The association opposes lawlessness in every form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
PANIC AMONG
 ARMY OFFICERS Riding Test Too Severe for
 Cavalry Service MANY WILL BE RETIRED colonels, Lieutenant cooneIs and Majors Must Make the Test Under the Presidents Ruling and If
 Not Able Must Retire.
MANY WILL BE RETIRED

Washington October .-(Speeial. )-- Tho Presidents order testing the orse- manship of officers of the United States army, a subject for levity by the gen eral public. has become more of a strong reality to officers than the mere eating of dinner off mantelpiece. Some of the army's very best men whose efficiency in their several de- tails is unquestioned, many of whom 1t will be difficult to replace, are slated for retirement because their work for years has taken them out of the saddle and they have been found physically disaualified for rough riding.
 Only the first group of officers who took the trial ride has been heard from. Of something like 150 officers b. or 10 per cent. are expected to be ordered before retiring boards at an early date. If the President adheres to his order they will be retired. In all about seven hundred colonels, lieu tenant colonels and majors must take the ride
 Tn other words, If the same percent a se of disqualified are received 70 or "a of the armys most experienced officers will be retired to a field of uselessness. This seems to be especial ly the case in the engineer corps and the artillery corps, whose ranks are hlled by the star graduates of the mil- itary academy, men whose duties em- brace the solution of the technical problems of warfare rather than a proficiency in equestrianism. only ex- pected of the cavalry branches.
 The actioR of tho medical boards has thrown offie1rs on duty at the war de- partment inss state of mind close bor- der1ng upon Danic. The-prs-ident's s,v-. der, which ~1s at first regarded in the nature of a joke, has turned out to be very strong proposition.
 In several instances officers who are slated to go before the board thought t they had stood the ride in first class shape and had no doubt that they were passed upon favorabl by the surgeons The result Is that many officers who would have from five to ten years ac- tive service ahead of them see indi- cations of having their military ca . reers cut short at a time when they were just getting in line for promo ton.
 The captains and lieutenants in ser- vice, on the other hand, are witnessing the turn of affairs with equanimity The idea that perhaps nearly a hun dred of the colonels. lieutenant colonels and majors may be swept from the army at one blow inaugurates system of rapid promotion for which they had never dared hope.
 As recent West Point graduate ex- pressed 1t to a brother officer tonight
 If this keeps up we could not wish for legislation more calculated to take the hump out of our service"
 Among other officers affected will be Col. w. |. Marshall and Major James c. Warren of the engineer corps, two of tho best posted men on river and harbor work in the United States.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Growers Hold Meeting.

HendesSon, Ky. October 3O.--A meeting of 50 tolficao growers of Mclean and several oiSthe adjoining counties was held at Liverfore last night and this morn ing PTsua,i@ to an agreement. they eta,taJ nut Tn Squoet5 es----4i--.,,,f, tl,a stareeo persuade the growers td' p6dobf stotr ,ai.acco and urge the buyers to ',,rti,5ra,, from the fields Although the ,'.e,,,a's are thoroughly in earnest about t,ei,. i,,s sjness, they have not so far at tenn+ad lny violence.
 o,,a ris isnter, s. c. Tichnor of Mclean ,,on,4,, however, declares he has been ,,isised by night riders three times and l4as been notified that he must pool his tobacco or suffer the consequences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Tobacco Barn Destroyed.

Louisville, October 3o.-A special from Owensboro, y.. says: The tobacco barn of William Green. two miles from Curds- vile and IS miles from Owensboro was destroyed by fire early this morning. Be- sides MT. Greens crop of tobacco, two horses, three cows and farming imple- lnents were destroyed.
 The warehouses of John Matthews, near this city, are under guard. Mir. Matthews has 1000 pounds of tobacco in storage, and it is being protected by 10 armed mon, five being on duty during the day and five at night
 Members of the American Society of Equity are focking to town. and 1t Is es- timaed that 5000 people will attend the sooietys meeting here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Stockholders To Meet.

New York, October S0.-At a meeting to- day of the consolidated ship lines, E. E. Curtis, their counsel. was authorized 10 call a meeting of the stockholders of the Consolidated Steamship company, to be held in this city early In November. It is understood that the purpose of those now in charge Of the affairs of the com bined companies Is to locate the stock ownership as soon as possible in order that full legal authorization for their acts may De had. Further than this it was said only routine matters of management were discussed at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Receiver for Paper Company.

n receiver for the Friend Paper and Tab let company, West Carrolton, was filed this afternoon by J. II. Friend, the pres jdent. who ayers that the concern owes sl,000,O0o and who seeks sale of the assets to meet payment of debts. The assets are said to be two three times more than it's liabilities. Inability to se- cure money to keep the concern going was the cause of the failure. The plant is one of the largest paper and tablet works in the United States and employs 1500 persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
aorb Thrower Killed.

vyatka. Russia, october 3o.-As Prince Gortchakoff tho acting governor Of vyatka, was driving from the cathedral here at noon today, bomb was hurled at his carriage. but failed to explode. The perpetrator of the outrage then attempt cd to shoot the prince but Circassian soldier of the guard shot and killed the would be assassin. who was an ex-student oi the local high school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Surrenders To Sheriff.

Montgomery, October S0.-A special to the Advertiser from Elba Ala. says Will liam Wilkes. the confessed slayer of General Bourdoiu a well known farmer of this county. is in jail here. Wilkes a young farmer. shot Bourdoin at the home of the latter last night and surrendered io the sheriff today. He claims he shot in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
contr,cts for Work Held Up.

New York, October 30.-'rhe rieaus oi all departments In the New oiN clts xa,.ou-,,ent wero directed bv .fayor Me s,,, ,,o+ to adyerttsa an,. new con . .nts ,ar u,orl for the nrfssent. The s, .'S (,,.aa, raads. .T-ntii euch time as Niaso' ,,danno,t inc snancees of the city ll nIs Y. ,,a,, sr. herauitlb instructed an' d,.or,,sa IT.. am, new Contracts for
 uork in vour departmentA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Wants To Revoke His Call.

Portland. Ore. October 3O.-Governor C,hamberlain,s proclamation, proclaim ing a legal five day holiday period re suited in the closing of all courts and public resorts. Today the banks are doing business, but are unable to ob- ta i'm court records to file and receive legal documents. Governor Chamber lain is consulting the statutes To ascer- tain his powers in the matter or re- Voking his holiday proclamation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Lovinu cup for Miss Gould

New York. October 50-The enlistfu men of the North Atlantic fleet will pr,fSeht Il handsome loving cup to Miss Henieh M Gould on November 19 or Decei hper '' @ m.ss as the navy bv her nhilohlthropic ,iien ,,n,, ,o.I, int.rests E,acb fenlIsted , mo," l., aonlributine o5 cents in ,the cup fund. The cup will cost about t-VVV''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Priest Excommunicated.

Rome. october 30.-The virtual excom- munication of the Rev. Father TyreH. the English Jesmt. who severely crit icised the Pope's recent encyclical on modernism, will, 1t is said. probably be followed by the adoption of similar meas ures against German. Italian and French modernists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Roosevelt Will Vote.

washington october @.-President Roosevelt will leave Washington Tor oyster Bay next Monday night 10 Fote inc following day for two judges of the court of appeals and for county and township officers. There are no other candidates on the oyster Bay ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
w. e. r. U. con,tentIon.

,.-a,h,ilio Tonn octnh ier 3V--Plepara- .,'.ns haee ahont he.n naerfected Tor the 1a,tng of inc natiopai/ Woman sl Chris rian Temperance GniQyn nsle VI o'en,, per S. Indications (Hte 'nat N"eI VIII ne fully 1000 deieg.ss p,vseu nd
 ,,enx and the sIscretary. Missl anna Cor don, will arrivf next Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Not In the Rinn.

San Francisco, October 3o.--The Cali fornia Safe Deposit and Trust company bank closed it's doors this afternoon. A notice was posted on the doors stating that lowing to the fact that the bank was not a member of the Clearing House association and was unable to take ad- vantage of clearing house certificates, It would close for a few days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

had gathered and more were coming When the army is organized it will call on Massie & Co.. buyers at bivermore. and demand that they quit the field The army will also demand that the buyers rescind all contracts that have been made with growers
 After the mission at Livermore is con cluded, the army will march to this city and call on John Ramsey, who has bought $50 GOO pounds of this years crop. The army will demand that MT. Ramsey quit buying tobacco and release growers from contracts made with him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Advance In Lumber Rates.

San Francisco, October 9o-A pig ad- vance on rates on lumber shipments from this state to all eastern points is to go into effect Friday. About 120oo cars of fir and 5000 cars of red wood are annually shipped from California to the east and The advance in rates is equal to s5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Judge Without Jurisdiction

Kansas City. October 30.--Federal Judge Pollock today held that he had no jurls- diction fin the case of theatrical managers who sought restraining order to pre- vent Judge Wallace of the criminal court from having Indictments returned against the managers. actors and attaches Of playhouses, for working on Sunday. iK violation of the state law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Holiday In California.

Sacramento. Cal. october 30.--At a late hour this afternoon a message was received at the capitol from Governor Gillette. who Is al Eureka, announcing nnblic holiday by proclamation, and that like proclama tions will follow each day indefinitely until confidence in the situation in this state has been restor- ed. The proclamation will be formally issued in the morning before banking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Receiver Appointed.

New York. October S0.-Attorney George T.. Rives today was appointed by Supreme Court Justice Lester w. Clark as receiver for the Knickerbocker Trust company, in place of Otto T. Barnard. president of tho New York Trust company, who declined to serve. A bond of $500. GOO was required. The other receivers before named are Ernest Thalman and Henry C. Ide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

British securities were enhanced MT. Bloomingdale said he was authorized to state from the President that the lat te: was not responsible for. nor haa he endorsed the Parsons-Hearst fusion in New York county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Measures In Pensacola.

Pensacola, October 30.-At a meeting of the officers of the five banks of Pen sacola tonight resolutions were adopted to the effect that no one depositor be allowed to draw more than s25 each day from any bank in the city This was done in order to protect the city and is in line with the actions or banks in other cities. Pay rolls will be cared for by the various institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Columbus Banks Strong.

Montgomery. October So.-A special to the Journal from Columbus, Ga, says Columbus banks show an increase or s1O0,OO0 over the same time last year m deposits. Leading bankers say the New York furry has no effect there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
War Becoming Serious.

Louisville. October So--A special from Calhoun, Ky. says:
 The war or the Amerfcan Society of Equity against the tobacco buyers in western and central Kentucky. is becom- ing serious. Every effort is being made to force growers to pool the 1907 crop and induce the buyers to quit the field. 1n- terest centers in Mclean county. An army of 300 men is being mobilized at Livermore today.
 Long before daylight farmers in bug gies and horseback began arriving at Livermore and by 9 o'clock nearly 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

Louisville. October s0-With peaceful armies" of invasion in the dark tobacco districts and the Burley growers having reached decision not to raise any crop next year, the tobacco situation in Ken lucky appears tonight to be serious. From tho western end of the state and especial ly in the Green River and Henderson stemming districts, reports of rather an unsettling nature were received today. Bodies of growers, claiming to be mem bers of the American Society of Equity, are riding through Mclean county, noti flying buyers to quit the tobacco fields until the 1906 crop is sold, and urging growers to pool their crop with the so- ciety. The same thing has already been done in Davies county, of which Owens boro is the county seat in Henderson county of which Henderson is the chief city and in several other neighborhoods. In many instances the buyers have agreed to quit and the majority of the growers have expressed their determination to pool their crops, but especially in Hem derson county has there been consid- erable opposition to the plan of the growers.
 
 Henderson and Greensboro is guarded by armed men and there Is considerable uneasiness.
 Despite the fact that the growers de- clare they will not pursue any lawless methods, their banners when they first came into the Henderson stemming dis trict in a body, bore the legend Peace today; War Tomorrow and the people of the stemming district find it difficult to believe that there will be no trouble.
 One of the most remarkable meetings held in this state for some time was that of the National Association of To- bacco Growers in Shelbyville, Ky, today. which was attended by about 2500 to 3000 growers from all parts of the country The association ratified the action of the executive committed of the Burley To- baceo Growers association which de- cided at a meeting at Winchester. not to raise any tobacco next year. One of the features was a speech by MT. Harry Weissinger of Louisville, a multi-million- aire planter, and formerly connected with the American Tobacco company, in which he advised the growers to "cut out the crop for next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Much Gold for Chicago.

Chicago, October 30.-Sayings depositors who had given notices of their desire 10 withdraw their funds, returned today in large numbers and 2 1 that the mo- tices be caneelle. $S ce was givea such patrons that No lly would the notices be disregap OS 1t that interest on the accounts 9 ~ by the notices would be paid tb as though the notices had not OS filed. President Forgag of tho % lat ,stional ion bank @ said said London. ~0n 7 c the First National bank arranget~ 0 ' 100000 in gold John J. Mitchell, p 1@ [ of the Illinois Trust and Savings " announced today that he had arrg secure $500,000 in gold direct from on. The total gold en- gagged for the week so far by Chicago bankers is $3.500O0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Atlanta Banks Take Action.

Atlanta, October 30.--At a meeting of the Clearing House association late today 1t was decided that clearing house certificates shall be used by the local banks in order to protect their oh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Strike Declared of.

Norfolk Va. October 30--TAe strike of the commercial telegraphers of Norfoik was declared off today. AlYstrikers who have not received positiony' elsewhere viii resume work Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Dark Tobacco GrODverS
 Declare War or BuyerS

American Society of Equity Leading Peaceful Invasion and Members Are Urging the Planters To Produce No Crop in 1908 and Pool the Present Crop Until it Is Sold.
 Remarkable Meeting Is Held at Shelbyville
 Attended by Nearly 5000 Growers
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-02-01
POULTRY

This Department, will be an educational department, and to sui;
ii to the readers. We will gladly answer all question. pertaining to
poultry in these columns.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-02-01

Some say that they would not
object to using Breeders, but
have more doubt about their
ability to use incubators well;
while some say they would not
have any fear about using incu-
bators easily, if they felt sure
they could manage brooders.
An intelligent person should not