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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
GREAT REUNION OF
 AGED WAR HEROES Meridian's Gates Open Wide to
 Host of Visitors sETERANS PARADE CITY
Hon. Charles Scott Is the Principal Speaker of the Day-Reunion Is One of Greatest Events
 In City's History.

Meridian, Miss, September 26.-tSpecial.) This city and people are doing themselves proud today in the entertainment of ths Confederate veterans of Mississippi, who are assembled here for their annual re- union of two days.
 The opening exercises of the reunion took place at the county court house this morning at o'clock with Gen. w. D. Cameron of this city as master of cere- monies. The singing of Dixie" by a specially drilled chorus of several hun dred voices was followed by prayer. after which Hon. s. A Witherspoon of Meridian delivered the welcome address on behalf of the city of Meridian The address was an eloquent eulogy of the hundreds of old battlesearred veterans as sembled and the speaker was often inter rupted by deafening applause.
 Mrs. Albert G. Weems followed in an address of welcome to the visitors on behalf of Winnie Davis chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The next address on the programme was one of welcome by Dr. Debb Waddell, commander of Walthall camp of veterans, the local organization. The latter was followed by Hon. c. c. Dunn on behalf of the local camp of Sons of Veterans. Next followed the response on behalf of the Mississippi veterans by Division Com mander Ex-Governor Robert Lowry, after which the veterans were called to order for a business session, which lasted to the noon adjournment.
 In the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock a grand street parade was formed at the city hall. The line of march, headed by Col A. w. Mashburn. chief marshall. and his aides, was through the principal busi- ness streets, concluding at the court house at o'clock, where an address by Hon. Charles Scott of Rosedale enter tained the organization members until 3:30 o'clock, when all veterans who de- sired to do so were invited to attend the Grand opera house and witness mati- ness performance of the Clansman.
 The first day of what promises to be one of the most successful reunions in the history of the state organization of veterans closed tonight with a reception at Masonic temple from to Il o'clock. The entire city is in gala attire in honor of iGe vtt rals and nothing is too good or too expensive for the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
ACK HALE DENIES CHARGE OF MURDER Prisoner Takes Stand in His
 Own Defense SAYS GIRL SHOT HERSELF Hale Swears That the Girl Was In the Cemetery With Him and Picked
 Up His Pistol and Fired
 Upon Herself.
SAYS GIRL SHOT HERSELF

Bristol, Tenn, September 26.--Ack Hale. who is on trial at Blountville for the murder of Lillie Davis, the crime having been committed in East Hill cemetery, in this city. last March, today took the stand in his own defense.
 Hale made a sweeping denial of the charge of murder and contradicted all the witnesses for the prosecution as to the events of the afternoon and evening OH which the girl met her death. He said that he had been intimate with his alleged victim, but officers were called In rebuttal who decided that he denied while under arrest that there had been any intimacy between them.
 In several other important particulars Hale's story was shaken up on eross-ex- animation or by rebuttal evidence. Hale 5 version of the tragedy was that the girl committed suicide He said that when they entered the cemetery she was in an intoxicated condition, and was begging him not to leave Bristol, declaring that if he did she would kill herself. He would not yield to her entreaties to remain m the city. They sought grassy spot and sat down and before he could realize 1t she picked up his pistol, which was ly- ing on the ground and sent a bullet Into her breast.
 A number of witnesses for the defense were placed on the stand today. The case will probably go to the jury late tomor- row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
BEARS HIDE AWAY
 FROM ROOSEVELT
SWAMPS OF LOUISIANA ARE BE- ING GUARDED TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF VICTIMS OR NOTICE OF COMING.

Now orleans. September 26.-President Roosevelt will have good bear hunting in northeast Louisiana next month # painstaking preparation can product such sport. It was announced here tonight that for weeks past the swamps in which the President will hunt have been so well guarded by the owners of the property In preparation for the Presi- dent that even the sound of gunshot has not disturbed the swamp animals
 Two of the swftest and best trained bear dogs III the south have been se- cured from the Kentucky farm of Nor win T. Harris for use in the pack which the President will follow. The presence of the best dogs obtainable is neces- sary because in October Louisiana bears are usually lean after the summer heat and consequently give hunters q swift run.
 Another valuable acquisition to the outfit k the horse Farmer" said to be one of the best hunting horses in the south The animal comes from Ruston. La All the horses 10 be used in the hunt have had training in thick woods work where heavy vines obstruct prog reesy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Workings of Standard Oil Are Further Laid Bare <yS F
 9le (,
 % H|GH SCHEDULE o5ssy IFS
Transportation of Oil Through Tide water Pipe Lines Is Made Prohibit
 i've for Independents by
 the Excessive Tariffs.

New York, September 26.-The In diana Pipe Line company. a subsidiary of the Standard Oil company, made a profit of s4,091,022 in 1903 on total investment of s2,227.75s, according to the company's figures produced by George Chesbro, controller of the Ma tional Pipe Line company who ap- peared as a witness today in the fed eral suit against the old company. MT. Chesbro testified that the Indiana Pipe Line company was a common carrier and engaged only in the transporta . tion of oil. From balance sheets of the company, Frank B. Kellogg, con ducting the governments case, sought to show that the Indiana company was making excessive profits and that it maintained a high schedule of tariffs to prevent shipments of oil by in dependent oil producers.
 MT. Chesbro testified that the In diana company transported practically only the oil of the Standard company. The counsel for the government allege that it will be shown that the profits made by these pipe line companies
 
 the actual cost of operations.
 Calvin N. Payne, who with H. c. Folger, Jr.. owns the Corsieana Re- fining company of Texas, under eX- animation, stated that tanks and re- ceiving stations at the end of the pipe line of the New York Transit company, now called the National Transportation company of New Jersey, and at the terminals of the pipe lines, nf a Ma Ira sit at Centre Bridge. Pa, and Fond Grove. Pa, were built the year the Hepburn law went into effect. MT Payne was stating that he supposed there was some legal reson for building these receiving stations on the state lines of New York and New Jersey. penn sylvania and New Jersey, and Pennsyl- vania and Maryland. when John q. Mil - 4rn. chief of the defendants counsel, interposed and said he gave the ad- vice
 MT. Milburn cross-eXah ned the Wit ness and developed the tt- timony that the pipe lines connecting these ter minals at Unionvile, Centre Bridge and Fond Grove with tide water at New York and Baltimore were Ie private lines of the Standard Oil com pany of New Jersey and were not pub lie carriers. MT. Payne said that the National and New York Trantis com panies were prepared to accept busi- ness over the lines and to deliver 1t at their receiving stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
UPTON WANTS TO RACE.
Irish Sportsman Hopes That New ChaI-
 Ienge Will Be Accepted.

London, September 26.-sir Thomas Llp- ton was interviewed tonight after he had learned the reasons why his challenge to race for the Americas cup had been de- clined by the New York Yacht club, and spoke as follows:
 T still have plenty of time to issue another challenge but all depends upon what I am advised to do. MT. Fife Is coming especially to consult with me on the situation. l i:now the New York Yacht club feels it's responsibility. and I am quite willing to abide by It's de- cision as the club certainly understands It's business better than anyone else. I cannot help hoping that the existing diff culty may be overcome and that the race will occur in 19S. l will do everything In my power that Is reasonable to meet tn wishes of our American friends. am willing to consider favorably the idea of q challenge with nnety-foot boat, if that will be received under the condi- tons existing in the New York Yacht club and if Mir. Fife can design q boat which will give me reasonable prospect of success and although such boat might have to be constructed as a freak boat, even then l would be only too pleased to do it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
BLAZE OF GLORY
 AWAITS MIR. ROOT
TEXAS CITIES AND MEXICO WILL VIE WITH EACH OTHER IN DO- ING HONOR ToTHE SECRETARY OF STATE.

San Antonio, Tex. September 26.- All arrangements for the entertain menti of Elihu Root, secretary of state of the United States, during his visit to this city tomorrow, were completed today The committee of reception of Mexico and Ambassador David E.. Thompson will come to this city on the palatial train and will be the guests of the International club. The ban ouet to MT Root will be held at 7:30 o'clock in the evening on the roof gar den of the International club and MT Root will not leave the city for Mex ico until II o'clock at night. He will make the trip from this city in the presidential train. During the after noon a reception will be held in honor of Mrs Root and her daughter at the casino.
 In the morning a reception will be held at the city hall. Governor Camp bell will be present and will head the committee which will meet Mir. Root. Mayor Callaghan and the city officials will welcome the distinguish ed visitor to the city shortly after his arrival. after which an automobile tour or thirty miles will be made. Breakfast will he served at the Hot Wells at o'clock.
 A number of invited guests will be present at a lunch which the Inter national club will give in honor of Sec retary Root at the Menger hotel at o'clock in the afternoon. After the luncheon the secretary will be escort ed to Fort sam houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
SENATOR BORAH'S
 TRIAL CONTINUES
TESTIMONY IS GIVEN RELATIVE TO FIVE FRAUDULENT DEEDS WHICH THE SENATOR WENT TO INVESTIGATE.

Boise. Idaho, September 26.-In the trial of United ~-etes Senator William F. Bo. rah afal yed with timber lapd frauds. Former ldge Burch of Detroit, special prosecutor, today outlined the govern meats case against the senator It was stated to the jury that there had been no idea of making money out of the timber lands which the United States threw open to settlement in Idaho in tracts not To exceed 160 acres to any individual and at d price not to exceed s2.5o per acre, originally.
 State Senator John Klncaid is one of the men indicted with Senator Borah. He is alleged to have gathered several men around him among them the late Gov ernor Steunenberg and William Sweet. q mining man. These two. it is alleged, put up s75 joint note being the security by which the alleged frauds were inaugur- ated. In connecting Senator Borah with the conspiracy, MT. Burch says the gov ernment will show that all deeds from dummy" trustees to the Barbour Lum- ber company passed through his office and were recorded as the records will show.
 It is stated that when five fraudulent deeds were held up MT Borah went to the home of the register of the local land office and made inquiry as to what was to be done concerning them. The register told him, it is said, that the claims were fraudulent and had better be left alone
 "If there is anything you want in Idaho go to William E. Borah. He Is our attorney out there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
CONSPIRATORS IN
 HAVANA ARRESTED
THREE CUBANS WHO THREAT FINED TO DYNAMITE BUILDINGS AT AN END.

Washington, September 2G-Official word of the arrest of conspirators in Ha- Vana reached the war department in tn following cablegram addressed by Gov crnor Magoon to Acting Secretary Oliver:
 "Information more specific and certain than heretofore was secured late last night that Maso Para, angered by fail ure to bring about an uprising. threatened to dynamite some buildings in Havana and then escape. The local police arrested him and two of his gang named Lara A1iret and Decea sse, who are now in jail
 General Para is the alleged leader of the conspiracy to start a revolution against the Americans In Cuba, with the United States office supplied from or brought from some firm on Broadway, New York It is known that simultan- eousy with the arrival of Para at Ha- vana three Santo Domingoans, well known on account of their previous rev. olutionary records. also reached this port, and it is stated that other individuals of q similar character are working in east ern Cuba. The government has knowl- edge of the fact that General Jiminez the ex-President of Santo Domingo, has re- gently been at Santiago De Cuba, but whether he was connected with the con spiracy is not yet known
 It is known that the conspiracy orig inally was matched in New York by cer- tain Americans, whose names, 1t is said, already are in the possession of the Uni ted States government secret service of ficers, and it is stated that the leaders were simply professional revolutionists, hired for the job.
 In consequence of the arrests made here today 1t is believed the movement will result in miserable fiasco.
 Governor Magoon, however, is not tax ing any chances. He is amply prepared with 5000 American soldiers and 5000 rural guards to crush any movement an .1- stant after 1t is started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
GOOD PROSPECT FOR RACE.
L pton's Agreement to Conditions
 Clears Up Matters.

New York, September 26 26--Prospects for race for the Americas s cup next year were improved today by the announce ment from Sir Thomas Llpton that he will submit another challenge specifying a ninety-foot boat as the representa- tive of the Royal Irish Yacht club, The deed of gift specified that foreign yacht club Shall always be entitled to the right Of sailing a match for this
 lt is further set forth that the compe- ting yachts. if one mast, shall not be less than slxty-hve feet nor more than ninety feet on the load line. Then it is set forth that the challenging club shall give a months notice accompanied by n certificate of the challenging vessel and the vessels length, water line. extreme draught of water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
WEDDING IN ATLANTA.
Birmingham Man Wins Georgia Girl
 for His Wife.

Atlanta, September 2G.-(Special)- Miss Mona Dugas of Atlanta and Walter Leland Scott of Birmingham were mar red today at the Second Baptist church, the Rev. John F. White performing the ceremony. Miss Dugas Is well known in the local social world.
 Mrs. Mitchell Horner, whose husband Is suing her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Elmer son, for s100n0o for alienation of his wife g affections, was in Atlanta today for the purpose of disposing of her magnificent home on Peachtree street. near Brook wood. It is understoond the price is s50- GO. A deal Is in progress and will prob ably be closed tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
GO TO GRAND JURY.
Hagler and Clerk Must Answer for
 Violations of Sunday Law.

Because Judge Feagin could not furnish trial by jury, nor d fine sufficiently high. he sent Dr. Hagler and his clerk, McAllister, to the grand jury yesterday. in order that 1t might find true bin against them.
 for whisky on last Sunday amounting to more than twelve gallons, and are held under the Lovelady law which prescribes that not more than four ounces shall be prescribed for a patient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
ICE CREAM POISONING.
Ten of Eleven Who We're Made III
 May Not Recover.

Statesboro. Ga. September a6.-Eleven persons were poisoned by ice cream made from condensed milk, ten miles from here Tuesday night. and today it was stated by the attening physicians that there were grave fears that ten of the num- Der could not survive
 The poisoning occurred at tho home of Cone Hagan, q well known Bullock coun- tY farmer. Some of the children of his brother were visiting at the home of Cone Hagan and partook of the re- fresllment, nearly all eating heartily. AL most immediately after eating they be- came ill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Waterways Promoter Dead.

New Orleans. September 26.-J. w.. Bryant. a statistician of note on south ern and western inland waterways, died here today, aged 64 MT. Bryant was the promoter of several waterways conven- tons during the past twenty-five years. He spent about two years altogether in Washington working for Mississippi river Improvement projects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
PEACE CANCELS ORDER.
Salvador Will Not Buy War Vessels as
 Planned.

San Antonio Tex. September 26-A spe- clay to the Express from Mexico City, says:
 Manuel Delgado, minister plenipoten- tiary of the Republic of Salvador, today gave out a statement to the effect that the object of his mission when he first came to the republic several months ago was to buy from Mexico a gunboat for Salvador. He states that the intervention of the United States and Mexico for peace has resulted In a cancellation Of his or ders to buy the war vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Biu Warehouse Burned.

Nashville Tenn, September 2s.-1'he warehouse of Byrd, Douglass < Co. grain dealers, was destroyed by fire early to- night Loss. 10000. fully insured The electric power plants of the city and of the Nashville Railway and Light com pany are nearby and both were for the time put out of business. The city was in darkness and street railway traffic sms pended al a period when thousands were seeking to return from the state fair. where the largest crowd Of the week was n attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
TWO MEN ASSASSiNATED.
Two Prominent Planters Are Found
 Dead at Night.

Shreveport. September 26.-Great excite ment prevails in this parish over the mur- der today of John Delaney and l.. K. Wiliams, two prominent planters. Their bodies were found late tonight one in the wagon on which they had been rid ing and the other on the roadside by the vehicle. Apparently they had been shot from ambush.
 The murder occurred near Plain Deal Ing, La, and when q sheriff started for the scene of the tragedy he was accom- panied by nearly all the men in the three towns in the vicinity No clue to the crime has ben unearthed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Arrested In St. Louis.

St. Louis September 26.-William J. Scott of New York City, who says he is q wealthy mine owner, quarryman ana contractor. is under arrest here, charged ,,,,b embezzling s55OO from St. Louisians. ,rbe indictment alleges that he was en- eaged to wind up the affairs of a mining company at Tulsa, I. T., for 5000, Of which s5o was his fee. It Is alleged Scott decamped with all the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
President Will AHx His Sigma turt Promptly According
 to Precedent
DEMOCRATS REJOICE
 OVER THE ACCESSION
New State Will Be Almost Soidly Democratic and Will Cause a Change in United States
 Senate In Crises.

Washington. September 2G.-CSpecial1- President Roosevelt today decided to ap- prove the Oklahoma constitution. Finding that all precedent was against his with holding the admission proclamation, that the territory Is entitled to statehood and that only through the fimsiest excuse could 1t be. kept out of the union he will give II his final approval. The proc lamation will be issued before Congress convenes and the two democratic sena- tors and four democratic and one repub- lican members of the House will be sworn in.
 The result of this will be that tlls republicans will not have a two-thirds vote of thme Senate. the membership standing sxty-one republicans to thirty one democrats. The membership of the House will be increased to 39l, the repub- lcans having 222 and the democrats 169. a republican majority of hfty-three.
 The admission of the new state in- creasos the electoral college from 45s votes to 4s3 votes the successful presi- dental candidate at the next election re- qurng 2t2 votes. As the seven addi- tional electoral votes are certain to be democratics, the approval is at least something the democratic party which is mighty thankful for small favors these days.
 Voyage Of Warships. Representative Never 'a Louisiana tha | i1nkins democratic member of the house naval affairs committee in the last Con- gress and who will succeed himself in that position. sees no objection to the sending Of the fleet to the Pacific. The fleet says he. might as wei cruise on the Pacific side as the Atlantic and l can see no objection to it's going there. The expense should not be greater than cruising tn other waters and l do not expect any opposition to arise"
 From all l have heard In Louisiana" said General Meyer. the state will send its delegates instructed for Bryan No other man seems to have q formidable candidacy and 1 suppose Bryan can poll as many votes as any other man who has been mentioned for the nomination."
 Boil Weevips Movements.
 Prof. l.. 0. Howard. chief of the bu- reau of entomology. announced today that the boil weevll had reached the Missis- sippi river and the genuine article had been found al point opposite Natchez. Miss. During the present season 1t has made about the same advancement as It has for several years past and Profes- sor Howard does not believe that the Mis- sisslppi river can stay it's progress into the southern states east of the Father of Waters At the same time Professor Howard will not be surprised to learn any day of the finding of a parasite which will destroy the weevl W. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Iinton Agrees to Terms.

London. September 26.-Sir Thomas Lip ton. although bitterly disappointed at the failure of the New York Yacht club to ac- cent his recent challenge. today author ized the Associated Press to announce that he was prepared to challenge with eo-foot boat under the New York Yacht club rules
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Neqroes Are Aroused.

New Orleans. September 26.-A dispatch from Mobile says that the white men of Whistler. Ala, are tonight armed for an organized attack of negroes who are said to be coming to Whistler to avenge the lynching of the negro Dosset. last Sun day night Fire alarm signals have been arranged to warn the whites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
GREAT SCHEME OF THIRD TERhERS Plans to Stampede Republicans
 to Roosevelt AIM ID DEFEAT N. ], BRYAN This Plan Is to Be Carried Out In Case Bryan Is Nominated First-Quen- tin Roosevelt's Pet Snake
 Creates Dismay

Washington, September 26.-(Special)- According to a story circulated in the east the latest scheme of the third termers is to have the republican con vention held after the democratic con- vention, provided it is assured that Bry- an will be the nominee. Then, so tho story goes. the Roosevelt press all over the country is to come out in its big gest type and blackest ink to scare the conservatives of the country into believ- ing that Roosevelt is the only man who can beat Bryan and as between the two it Is the duty of the conservatives to relinquish their personal opposition to the President and unite in crushing Bry- an. The convention Is then stampeded to Roosevelt and he has to accept. All of which is at variance with the Presi- dent frequently reiterated election-nght statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
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ROOSEVELT TAKES HOLD.

. Washington. September 26. = {
 . President Roosevelt said today ( . that he mad consented to receive ( . some documentary statements ( . from the striking telegraph oper- | . ators and that when these are in <
 . his hand he would undoubtedly ( : into consultation Commissioner | . of Labor Neill. Further than this ( . he said that no arrangements had ( . been made for conference re- {
 . garding the strike. (