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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
OLIVE OIL AND WINE
 COME MISBRANDED
BROKERS BUY UP ENTIRE OUT
 PUT IN FRANCE, DILUTE IT AND STATES.

Washington, January 19.-Olive Nils and wines coming from France to the United States are adulterated and micbranded. states Consul D. I. Murphy of Bordeaux, in report to the bureau of manufac- lures.
 False brands and fictitious names are used by the laws of France, though it must be admitted that in many instances their use is directed by American inn porters. The consul writes that while immense quantities of olive oil are ship ped to the United States under fictitious names, it must not be presumed that all or any considerable portion of 1t Is adul- terated. A list of the fictitious names with the houses using them here are on file at bureau of manufactures
 Certain unprincipled dealers or brokers. says the report, buy up the entire output of some of the vineyards where good wine is produced. and with the addition of alcohol and water multiply the output many times over.
 The consul believes that rigid en- forcement of the regulations recently pro- mulgated will reduce to a minimum if not entirely stop the misbranding and adulteration of oils, wines and other food products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
MINE WORKERS TO
 MEET ON TUESDAY
NEVER IN HISTORY OF THE oR- GANIZATIoN HAVE MATTERS BEEN so QUIET AS AT THE PRESENT TIME.

Indianapolis, Ind, January 1S..-The eighteenth annual convention of United Mine Workers of America will convene in this city at Tomlinson hall on Tues day, January 15 Gov. J. Frank Hanly of this state will deliver an address of welcome at the opening session, after which the convention will settle down to business Various committee reports will be received, followed by the reports of general officers of the organization and the appointment of standing committees. The convention Is expected to be in ses- sion eight or ten days.
 Six hundred delegates are expected.
 Speaking of the coming convention W. B. Wilson, secretary of the mine workers, said:
 Never in the history of the body have things been so quiet as they are now. Though there are a few strikes on in vari- ous parts of the country, none of them are of much more than local importance, and none will require much of the time of the convention in discussion. Upon the whole the miners throughout the coun- try are prosperous and want no discussion of a sensational nature in the coming convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
WAS BANNER YEAR.
Industrial Activity Greater in United
 States Than Ever Before.

Washington, January 13.-That the year jus. brought to a close was a banner one in the history of the United States industrial activity, far out distancng any previous record, is the deduction of statistical experts. Statistical experts of the bureau of statistics of the department of comnerce and labor say that unmanu- factured raw materials imported in the eleven months of the past year was s402,- 100000, against $370, 900 900 during the cor responding months of 1905, and the value of manufactures imported for further use in manufacturing was s223, 100000, against $1SO.OOO0O0 in the same months of the preceding year.
 Total value of manufactures exported in the eleven months of the year just closed was of manufactures for further use in manufacturing $220, 100000, against S194 ,0O0,0 900 in a like period in the preced- ing year. and of manufactures ready for consumption s43S. 100000. against 1891 ,0OO, GOO in the corresponding period in 1905, indi- eating that the total value of manufac- lures of all kinds exported during the year will exceed $700. .000 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
BIG MEN SUM MOVED.
Commission Seeks Means of Prevent
 ing Wrecks In Future.

Indianapolis January 13.--In preparing for the reopening of the Investigation of the disastrous Baltimore and Ohio rail road wreck at Woodville, Ind, in which over sixty persons lost their lives on November 12 1906, the state railroad com mission has summoned a large number of officials to appear at the hearing on Jan nary 3l, and testify. The commission Is seeking to arrive at a means whereby disastrous wrecks may be prevented In the future. Among the prominent rail- road men summoned are:
 J. T. Harrahan, president of the Illi- nois Central; J. J. Turner, vice president of the Pennsylvania lines; W. c. Brown. vice president of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad: IT. r. Houghton, general superintendent of the Big Four; r. C. Batcheder, superintend- ent, and F. H. J. Patenall. signal en- gineer, representing the Baltimore and Ohio.
 The heads of the several railroad broth erhoods are summoned to appear. W. s. Stone of the engineers, J. J. Hannahan of the firemen, and J. II. Perham of the Oregon Transportation company being among the number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
POPE SEES AMERICANS.
Talks to Them of the Struggle Now on
 in France.

Rome, January 13.-Pope Plus today rec ceived the students of the American coi- lege In Rome, who were presented by Monsgnor Kennedy. rector of the col- lege. Monsignor Kennedy said the Amer lean students were more numerous than those of any other nationality attending institutions of fearing here, there being 120 at the college.
 Pope Pus after prasing the students for the success they have attained in their studies. spoke to them about France, saying:
 Tn the war that is being waged be- tween the clergy and Hell. the express sions of unity and sympathy from Catho- lies throughout the world are the greatest consolation America especially has dis tnguished herself in this way; indeed America Is credit to the United States. When you return to your country follow with the clergy and the people this lumi- nous example of solidarity In the tremend- ous conflict against the church"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Steamer Goea on Reach.

Chatham, Mass, January 1S.-straying from the beaten track the Clyde line freight steamer Quondaga, Captain Bun nell, bound from Boston for Charleston and Jacksonville. struck on Orleans beach early today and Is in a dangerous con- dition. At low water this afternon tho Quondaga was high and dry, but none of the crew came ashore. as the vessel at no time gave evidence of breaking up- The chances of saving the steamer aro about even.
 The steamer struck the beach nearly head on, and the heavy seas soon drove her stern around until at daylight her nose was pointing back toward Boston. The vessel had wandered two miles eff the course in the fifteen-mile run from Nausette lights to Pollock Rip shoal light ship during the night The Quondaga left Boston yesterday afternoon WI h 8 mlseel- laneous cargo for the southern states. Two tugs arrived at the scene this aft ernoon. but no attempt was made to float the vessel Tt is expected that the great e portion of her cargo will have to be lightered before she can be floated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
JEROME WOULD STOP BETTING ON RAC ES Has Some Amendments to the
 New York Law TO RESTRICT ALL RAGING Plans to Amend Penal Code So as to Make Bookmaking at Any Place
 Misdemeanor Instead of
 Felony.
TO RESTRICT ALL RAGING

New York, January 13.-It was an- nounced tonight that District Attorney Jerome will go to Albany tomorrow to present some amendments to the Percy GTay gambling law, which are designed to change certain sections of the penal code relating to bookmakng and betting on horse racing. If the proposed amend ments are adopted the district attorney believes it will not be so difficult to prose cute violaters of the gambling laws.
 Mir Jerome's plan Is to make 1t a mis- demeanor to accept bets on a horse race at race tracks, in pool room, or at any other place. The effect would be, 1t is declared, to materially restrain or en- tlrely prohibit racing In New York state.
 Mir Jerome will try to wipe out certain sections of the Percy-Gray law. In one bill he seeks to deliver death blow to that section which says that the only pen alty for bookmaking at the track shall be the recovery of the bet by civil suit. In another bill he proposes to amend the penal code so as to make bookmakins the track or any other place misde- meanor instead of a felony, the punish ment to be not more than one year in the penitentiary. or fine of $500, or both.
 Relating to these two bills the district attorney has drawn bill to provide for the income which agricultural socitles throughout the state receive through the provisions of the Percy-Gray law. lu- stead of getting certain per cent of the receipts of the racing associations. he provides that certain fixed sum shall be appropriated out of the state treasury for general purse, His plan is to do away with the speculative income from racing and have fixed sum set apart by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
MORE PRIZES FOR
 BIG BALLOONISTS
Additional Sum of $3ooo Will Be Dis- trihuted Among Contestants
 at St. Louis.

New York, January 13.-Cortland Field Bishop, president of the Aero club of America. has announced list of five sup plementary prizes amounting to sS0o0 to be offered in connection with the coming international cup balloon race on October 19. next In St. Louis. The rules gov erning the race James Gordon Bennett gives s2OO0 to the winner. The following supplementary prizes were announced:
 One thousand to the second balloon in the race, donor unannounced; $750 to the third balloon, offered by the combined railroads running into St. Louis; $500 to the fourth balloon, offered by a German newspaper in St. Louis.
 These prizes are for balloons travelling the greater distance. In addition the Aero club has decided to offer a supplement tary prize of $500 for the balloon staying longest in the air.
 Up to this time of the eight countries eligible to enter the race only Great Brit ain, France and the United States have forwarded their entries, which guarantees that at least nine balloons will start in the contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
POLICE CONSPIRE
 TOLOOT EXPRESS
Sensation Is Created In Butte by Tes- tImony Showing That Police
 Officers Are Implicated.

2 St. Paul, Minp., January 13.-A special to the Pioneer Press from Butte, Mont, says:
 "A sensation has been created here by testimony presented Saturday night to ths council committee which is Investigating charges of grafting among the police Two police officers charged that Captain McGrath, and a sergeant of police, had invited them to join in a conspiracy to rob a delivery wagon of the Northern Pacific Express company, between the railroad station and the express office.
 ''The robbery, 1t was said. was to have occurred on the night of November Il. last, when 1t was expected a large amount of currency would be secured Some one tipped the plan off to the manager of the express company, who immediately tele- graphed to headquarters. A force of armed guards was sent out from Butte to kill, if necessary to protect the conl- pany's property.
 'This precaution, it is alleged, frus- trated the plans of the consprators."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
GLASS AND CLAY.
Value of These Products in 1906 Was
 $7e,607, ,s88.

Washington, January 13.-A report is- used today by the census bureau on the manufacture or glass and clay products in the United States for 1906 shows that twenty-one states are re.,resented in the production of glass and returns as re- ported from about 400 establishments with total capital of sS9,39S, 151, manufactur- ed products to the value of s79,607,9SS
 These concerns employed 63,969 em- ployes who were paid s37,2SS,14S in wages and consumed materials valued at S26,- 145,522. Compared with the totals for this industry with the ceusus of 1900, these figures represent an increase of 12.4 per cent in the number of establishments, F.2 per cent in capital, 2.1 per cent in wage workers, 56.3 in cost of materials and 40.S per cent in value of products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Entire Grew of British Vessel
 Browns Off Germany
MEN ALL REFUSED ID JUMP
Freight Steamer Goes Ashore Off Mass sachusetts Coast, But Members of Crew Will Probably
 All Be Saved.

Guxhaven, Germany, January ts.-The British ship Pengwern, Captain Williams. from Taltal. Chile, October 6, for Fal- mouth. with a cargo of salt petre, ground- Cd off Schapern. about ten miles north- west of Cuxhaven. today. Twenty-four men. comprising the crew. were drowned, and her cargo is a total loss.
 The tug Vnlkan went 10 the assistance os the stranded vessel and passing closely to her. the crew of the Pengwern threw a live dog and a bundle of clothes aboard the tug. but disregardcd the apepals to jump into the water. so that they might be rescued. The NullSan made repeated att tempts to reach the Peugwern, but heavy sea broke over her md she dsap- peared from view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
wApswoRTH SEES PRESIDENT.
Calls at White House to Talk Over
 New York Situation.

Washington. January 1S.-James Wads- worth, Jr, speaker of the New York as- sembly, had conference tonight with President Roosevelt, in which the New York political situation was thoroughly discussed. MT. Wadsworth arrived here tonight by invitation of the President. The conference lasted about two hours.
 MT. Wordsworth would not discuss the conference further than to say that it related to New York political questions, and the legislature, but said anything further on the subject, or any result of that conference would have to be given at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
ro Interest Pope In Peace.

Rome. January 13.-W. T. Stead. in con- nection with his efforts to interest Pope Plus In international peace movement. wrote Cardinal Merry del Val, the papaI secretary of state. enclosing a letter to the Pope in which he described his ideas as to the action the vatican should take. and pointing out the enormous moral in- fluence such connection by the Pope would create. It Is reported that Mir. Steads desire Is that Pope Plus issue an eneyelical in favor of peace and the limitation of ornaments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Vatican May, Not Be Represented.

Rome, January 13. 13.-Unofficial advances that have been made in an endeavor to ascertain Italy's attitude concerning a representative of the vatican at the com ing peace conference st The Hague, have found no encourag em ent Although the relations Italy and the church are now of the best, the Italian government does not think 1t can abandon the principle estab- lished in 1899 when the papacy was eX- cluded from the first conference Be- sides this. there is now another country that would strongly object to a papal representative in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
PLAsTERERs MAY STRIKE.
Want Their Money Brought to Them
 While at Work.

Richmond, Va. January 13-Plasterers to the number of 1OO employed on the con- struction work of the Jamestown exposi- tion. have made good their threat to strike and declare that they will not re- turn to work tomorrow unless their de- mands are complied with.
 They object to going to the office of the contractors. to get their money once a week. and wish 1t brought to them while they are at work They also ask an in crease in pay from s5 to $6 a week. The contractors think the difficulty will be adjusted without serious delay to the ex- position work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Spanish Cabinet In Danger.

Madrid, January 13.-Indications are that the ministry will not last out the week, as the efforts for cancellation by the mod crate and advanced sections of the lib- erals have been unsuccessful. The pTin- cipal point at issue is that proposed anti clerical assoclation's law. Doubt Is ex- pressed as to whether the liberals all though they have a strong majority in the chamber, will be able to form a new cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Francis Presents Medals.

Mexico City, January 13-At the Arbeau theatre today, David R. Francis of Mis- souri, accompanied by four directors of the St. Louis Purchase exposition. pre- sented to President Diaz gold medal in recognition of his services fin making d success of the great fair. President Diaz then presented medals to special exhibit ors A large throng witnessed the cere- mony and the Americans were roundly cheered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Bishops Hold Daily MeetInqs.

Paris, January 13.--Three of the French cardinals. Rieard, archbishop of Paris; Lecot. archbishop of Bordeaux, and Coul- tie, archbishop of Lions, are holding daily meetings preparing for the coming gen eral assembly of bishops. It Is stated that these dignataries are in full accord with the encyclical of Pope Plus on the church question in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Mrs. Gould In Tampa.

Jacksonville. Fla, January 13.-Mrs. George Gould and her party of friends ar- rived here this afternoon in private car from New York and left at once for Tampa. MT. Gould. who has been on an inspection tour over his lines of rail- roads, will arrive here tomorrow from New Orleans. and will join Mrs Gould at Tampa. They will then go on cruise in southern waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
RAYMOND MOORE IS
 GUILTY OF MURDER
Goes to Penitentiary for Twenty-Five Years for Killing of Police
 man Jones.

Decatur. January 13.-(Special.)-A few minutes to midnight last night the jury in the Raymond Moore murder care re- turned 6 verdict of guilty and fixed his punishment at twenty-five years in the state penitentiary.
 His attorney filed bill of exceptions. but Moore will commence to serve his time at once.
 Moore was charged jointly with Gift Way with the murder of Policeman J. Lem Jones on November 24, last. Ways case resulted in a mistrial Saturday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
RelloIous Demonstration In Spain.

Madrid, January 13-There was a gigan- tic anti-clerical demonstration at Bilbro today. which was attended by some riot ing The governments energetic precau- ton in holding the garrison In readiness prevented serious disturbance There was a similar manifestation at San Sebastian.
 where 5000 persons paraded about the town. The demonstration, however, passed off peacably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Hold Conference With Roosevelt.

Washington, January 1S.-Commissioner yudson c. Clements of the interstate com merce commission and Corporation Com missioner James R. Garfield were in con- ference with President Roosevelt for two hours tonight None of the parties pres- ent would discuss the nature of the con lernece Commissioner Clements returned yesterday from Chicago, where, with oth- pr commissioners, he conducted the hear Ing relating to the merging of the Harri- ysan lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Ihaw Has Recovered.

New York January 13.-Harry K. Thaw. who Is awaiting trial for the murder of Stanford White, seems to have re- covered from the indispositon which was reported yesterday. The prison physician visited Thaw today and found him so recovered from an attack of tonsolitls that he decided the patient did not need any further treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Refuses to Retract and Ia Killed.

New Orleans, January 13.-Anthony Talla was shot and killed at the Louisi- ana sugar refinery today by Joseph P Donnelly. Talla is alleged to have made some disparaging remark about Donnel- ly and the latter Is said to have given him until Saturday to retract. later ex- tending one days grace. When Talla failed to retract he was shot dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
CLAYTON MAY BE
 CAUCUS CHAIRMAN
Present Chairman Henry De-
 cIineS Reelection
THE MINORITY LEADERSHIP
Representative Burleson of Texas De- clines to Become a Candidate Against Williams, the Pres
 ent Democratic Leader.

Washington, January -tspecial.)- Representative Clayton of Alabama will probably be selected at the next demo- cratic House caucus for the caucus chair manship.
 Representative Henry of Texas. who now holds the honor, has declined to stand for reelection. and 1t Is likely that Nil. Clayton will be elected in his place. MT. Clayton is now serving his fifth term and is therefore one of the old members. He has high standing in the House and the new honor which promises to come to him is well deserved. Mir Henry believes the honor is one which should not ne held indefinitely by one member and an- nounces that his name will not be allowed to go before the Sixtleth Congress cau- GUS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Portuguese Prince Is Injured.

Lisbon, January 13-Crown Prince Luis Philippe was thrown from his horse while riding in the palace grounds yesterday and suffered severe contusions. His horse was taking fence and fell with the prince under him. The prince was rem dered unconscoius, but later recovered, and Is now considered to be in no dan ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
charoed With AssauItina Women.

Havana, Cuba, January 13.-The three American negro teamsters in the employ of the army. who were arrested by the provost guard at Camp Columbia Satur- day on the charge of having assaulted woman at Mariana, were surrendered to the civil authorities today and will be brought to a trial Tuesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
wellman Has New Balloon.

Paris, January 13.-Walter Wellman's enlarged balloon. in which he hopes to reach the North Pole. and which is now inflated for the purpose of testing the inn portability of the envelope. was exhibited to number of French aeronauts this aft ernoon. Mir Wellman considers his bal lon In perfect condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Outlaws Captured in Territory.

Tulsa, I. T., January 13.-Walter Spess and Will Debolt. members of the Spess gang of outlaws who recently shot up the town of Manford, were captured by the federal officers late last night after an exciting chase near that place. Deputies will continue the pursuit until all the members of the gang, composed of Fred Spess, Gene and Bill Morris, and dozen others, constituting the last federation of outlawry in the Indian Territory. has been cant1Ired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Auplies for Re-enlIstment.

Fl Paso, Tex, January 13-James Dun- can, one of the members of Company D, Twenty-fifth infantry, discharged without honor at Fl Reno, applied at the local re- cruitng office here today for re-enlist- ment, but was rejected under the orders of the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Capt Grammar Operated Upon.

Chicago, January 13.-Capt G. J. Cram mar, vice president in charge of freight traffic of the New York Central lines. underwent an operation today at the Presbyterian hospital here. The opera ton was successful and his physicians say that he will be able to leave the hos pital in ten days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
Famous Matador Gored by Bull.

City of Mexico. January 13.-Antonio Montes, considered to be one of the fore most matadors of Spain, was fatally gored by bull in a fight given in this city today. Montes was about to place the sword when the bull caught him. The doctors in attendance say that he cannot survive the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
e'r ReIIaious Function in Mexico.

dexico City, January 13.-The first great religious function of the year at the Guadaloupe basicila was held yester- day. The occasion was the annual pill grimage of the arch diocese of Mexico to the sanctuary of the virgin Monslgnor Alarion, archbishop of Mexico, pontifca- ted at the ceremony. It is estimated
 that over 25.000 persons attended the function. The music was exceptionally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
AN OPEN WARRIOR WILL
 WOW BE 4 CERTALNT2c
An Appropriation of About S22OOOOO Will be Recommends At the Present Session of Congress Which Will Open
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