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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
PREVENT OUTBREAK
 J < <~,.[LLOW FEVER
 z>p ',cen Naval Officers Organ 7 ize Health Department
INVESTIGATE DAVIS CASE
Commander of the Gunboat Paducah Sends Report on Assault on the Louisiana Negro, Blaming
 Nicaraeuan Officer.

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, May g, via New Orleans May 14.-American naval of ticers patrolling the Honduras coast have caused the organization of the health de- pertinent at this port to prevent the out break of yellow fever. The idea origi- mated with Captain Winterhalter of the gunboat Paducah and is being executed by a combination of the Nicaraguan sol diers of occupation and native officials.
 In addition to the usual precautions against yellow fever orders have been issued that the swamps about the city be connected with the sea by ditches. These swamps are now filled with fresh water and therefore the breeding place of the yellow fever mosquito. It is ex- pected that through the ditches the tides will flood the swamps with salt water, thereby destroying these mosquitoes.
 Commander Albert G. Winterhalter of the United States gundoat Paducah has completed a full investigation of the assault alleged to have been made by Nicaraguan and Honduran soldiers and police upon General Davis, a Louisiana negro, at Puerto Cortez, April 27 last, and
  at Washington a lengthy report of the affair. Davis, who according to Com mander Winterhalter's report, has an excellent reputation for sobrlety, indus try and good conduct, was set upon by a drunken soldier who was later joined by other soldiers and police. The negro was beaten into insensibility and while suffering from concussion of the brain, with his clothes saturated by the blood flowing from his many wounds, was dragged into the hot sun and left there. His life was at first despaired of, but it is now believed he will recover.
 In Commander Winterhalter's report there is involved Capt Emelio Guerrero, a Nicaraguan army officer, who Is al legged to have yelled to the soldiers and police: Knock him down; knock him down. and who later directed the oper- ations when Davis was dragged into the sun and left to suffer until interceded by an American. There is also involved the present mayor, 1te Plaza, who WAS nearby when the assault. was committed and who is alleged to nave melted the soldiers and police to beat their victim by his re- marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
CATHOLICS HOSTILE
 TO THE IRISH BILL
CHURCH'S ATTITUDE RENDERS REDMoND's TASK OF SECURING APPROVAL ESPECIALLY HARD.
 CRIME, SAYS IRELAND.

Dublin. May 14.-The active hostility of the Catholic church against MT. Birrelrs Irish bill renders especially difficult John E. Redmond's task of securing its ap- proval by the forthcoming nationalist convention. Cardinal Logue, primate of all Ireland, has now joined Archbishop Walsh and the bishops of Limerick and Kildare in denouncing the measure and lead given by these prelates is particu- larly Hateful, as practically every parish priest in Ireland will be a delegate to the convention. The nationalist revolt is being assiduously stimulated by Tim othy M. Healy, Wm. O'Brien and other politicians. MT. Healy, in an open let ter, declared that the introduction of the bill was the worst days work done for Ireland in my time and to proceed with it would be crime against the Irish nation"
 'grhe first draft of the bill, MT. Healy added was better than the last. Each fresh draft grew steadily worse under the shears of Roseberyism," referring to Foreign Secretary Grey, War Secretary Haldane and Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith followers of Lord Rosebery, who are members of the cabinet.
 Neither the chief secretary for Ireland nor the premier, according to Mir. Healy, favored the intoduct1on of the 'stunted bantling, which only saw the light of day because of the pessure of the Irish lead ers.''
 Cardinal Logue goes so far as to say. q believe that any politician who will try to secure the bilPs acceptances by the forthcoming convention will incur the grave suspicion of endeavoring to de- ceive his countrymen in the interest of tho ,,,tpfqtrv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Dissatisfaction at Determination
 to Eliminate Foraker
BAD EFFECT OUTSIDE OHIO
Situation In Own State Looks Bad for the Secretary, and the President Is Blamed for Antaeon-
 ism Created.

Washington, May 14.-(SpeciaI)- )-In does not look well for Secretary Taft
 Politicians say it is not the sec- retary's doing, for they agree that he would much prefer fighting for the Presidency Independently of Forakers political life. The blame for the sec- retary's predicament is cast entirely upon the Presient. The President has determined that Foraker must be driv- en from public life. Through no fault of his own save by acquiescenee in President Roosevelts crusade of ex- terminaton against Foraker, Secretary Taft Is put in dubious positions in every state.
 As the situation stands now, it is bit- ter, deadly and determined factionaI strife in Ohio. National politicians are well aware of what that means. When Secretary Tafts friends go in other states asking support for the Taft Presidential boom the first question pumped at them will be Are you sure your man can carry his own state, If the existing factlonal troublea continue" And there can be one an- swer to that question. Secretary Tafts friends in the city are growing restiye under the unfortunate position in which the secretary is being placed through his association with the Roose- velt programme of extermination for Foraker. It may turn out that Presi- aeht Roosevelt can succeed in crush Ing Senator Foraker, but most poli- ticians are agreed that 1t may involye the sacrifice of Secretary Taft.
 The question has immediate signid- canoe from the fact that efforts are pelng made to hush the Taft boom in other states The politicians say ttst rom now on, wherever those efforts are eXerted they will be met with the objection that the dangerous fac- Liohal nsht In Ohio initiates against secretary Tafts availability as a can dldate. There are increasing rumors ol ulssatisfaetion among republican leaders in the states over the deter mination of the President to djetate candidate to succeed himself and i'm addition thereto it is said there will De more trouble if the President ner- slsts in his policy to dictate the de- teat of a United States senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
o. R. C. CONVENTION
 OPENS IN MEMPHIS
Governor Vardaman and Others Speak at Reception in Memphls-SeVeral
 Thousand Conductors Present.

Memphis, Tenn, May 1.-The thirty first convention of the grand division, Order of Railway Conductors was for mally opened at a brief business ses- sion this afternoon and tonight visi- tors, who number several thousand representing every section of the United States, were rendered a public reception and the welcome of the city and state extended.
 The business meeting this afternoon was held behind closed doors and was devoted to routine work.
 At the reception tonight the visitors were welcomed by President J. J. Will Hams of the local municipal commit tee and was responded to by A. B Garrettson, grand chief conductor. Among the other speakers were Gov. James K. Vardaman of Mississippi and Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas.
 Gov. M. R. Patterson of Tennes- see was unable to be present because of official business, but was repre- sented by Hon. M. w. Connolly of this city.
 The first session of the ladies' aux Hilary was also held this afternoon and was also devoted to routine matters. The sessions will extend over eight days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Hot Debate In Chamber of peputIes

Paris. May 1.-The prolonged and heated debate In the Chamber of Den uties today in the interpellations of the government regarding its labor policy attracted intense interest, but ended, as was anticipated, in vote of confi- dence in the government. The vote was taken after a strenuous attack from the socialists, led by M Jaures, and stood 433 to 210. The government supporters were unable to agree upon terms of motion of confidence. and consequently each deputy voted ac. cording to his individual opinion. The chamber adjourned until May 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
GREEN BUG KILLED
 BY OWN PARASITE.
AGENTS OF AGRICULTURAL DE. APARTMENT DIRECT SUCCESSFUL oNsLAUeHTs ON GRAIN PEsTIN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA.

Lawrence, Kas., May 1i.-Prof. I iiuhter or the State university. who has peeh collecting and sending free to the ta'mer of the southwest parasite bees to klI' the green bugs that have been de- stioying wheat, received a telegram to- cay from Secretary of Agriculture Wilson at Washington asking for full particulars or his work. Professor Hunter replied that he had distributed 26OO boxes contain Ing the parasites to Kansas farmers with uniform good results. but that 4 larger ilbd was needed to make the work conn prehensive and decisive
 A report from Hutchinson, Kas, states that the green bugs have begun to at- tsck the newly sprouted corn.
 Washington. May 14-It was announced py the agricultural department today thai the green bug or spring grain aphis. which has done so much damage to wheat anu other small grain in Texas Okla hema and in q few of the southern coun- lies of Kansas, already is practically ex- terminated by It's natural paarsite, very minute black fly. In Texas and Okla noma the bug practically has disappeared through the action of the parasite. and A. report from Southern Kansas, received hy the department today states that at least 6O per cent of the bugs are now pafalyzed in all the infested fields In that section. The reports adds that IT the favorable weather continues through the present week the bug will have been absolutely exterminated.
 The bureau of entomology of the agrl cultural department has aided the work by sending hundreds of thousands of the parasites from Oklahoma and Texas into Kansas. Three agents of the bureau nosy are in the field directing the onslaueht on the bug. The weather conditions thlz spring havo been favorable to the multi plication of the bug which becomes a se rious pest, only under such conditions. The parasites multiply only under favor able weather conditions. but they soon exterminate their enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Stores Flooded.

Meridian, Miss, May 14.-(Special)- Over three inches of rain fell in Me- ridian in less time than three hours this afternoon. A greater part of that time the wind blew at a rate of S2 miles an hour and the lightning flashed in such manner as to create great excitement among those who still remem- Der the terrible tornado of little more than year ago.
 In an hour after the flrst crop or rain fell stores in the lower Fifth street section were flooded with water from the overflow of large surface drainage and reports Of bridges washed away came from various parts of the city. It IS feared tonight that railroad traffic will be interfered with. Already comes the re- port of a washout at Meehan's Junction, on the Alabama and Vicksburg road, which may become worse as the low lands are covered with water and the large streams are fast rising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
MAJOR DELMAR IS
 SOLD FOR $12,0OO
Most Conspicuous of American Trot- ting Geldings Bought By William
 Bradley of New York.

Cleveland, O., May 14.-At the Fasig- Tipton blue ribbon sale today. Major Delmar, the most conspicuous of Amer ican trotting geldings, was sold to William Bradley of New York for s12,000. Blacklock went to William B. Chisholm of Thiseldoune Stock farm, Bandell, Ohio, for s17,500 and George G. brought s10,000, the purchaser of the latter being the same as the pur- chaser of Major Delmar. The two first named were part of the Billings stable. Other sales were as follows
 Morning Star, 2:043-4, b. g., by Star Pointer, Thiseldown Stock Farm, s360O.
 lmogene, 2:11 1-4, oh. m. by Elyria, A. B. Coxe, Paoli Pa, $1700.
 Master McKerron, b. g., by John A. McKennon. Thiseldoune Stock Farm. s1690.
 Mazette, 2:041z, b. m, by Tennessee Wilkes, E. L. Peckham. Blackwell, Okla, $1500.
 Glad News, bh., by Dallas News. F. M Camp, Wellington, O., $f625.
 Clarita w, 2:09 3-4, oh. m, by Grat- tan, Hudson River Stock Farm, Pough- keepsle, N. Y, s2500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Alabama, Tennessee, LOuisia' 2 and Mississippi Are Flooded WIND IS ALMOST TORNADO Rainfall In Some Places Amounts to Water Spout-Considerab Dam-
 age to Property and
 Crops.
 

Memphis May 14-Reports received by the Commercial-Appeal from West Ten nessee, Northern Alabama and Mississippi indicate that once of the worst rain storms of recent years fell today through out this section, amounting in some places to a waterspout, and in nearly every instance accompanied by high winds. In some places in Northern Louisiana and Mississippi, it reached the proportions of a tornado
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Taagart Believes Louisville Is Place to
 Hold It.

Louisville, May 14.-Thomas Tag gart, chairman of the democratic na- tional committee, was the guest of honor at the annual banquet of the Commercial club tonight, where the movement to secure the national dem- ocratic convention of 1908 took definite shape MT. Taggart, in speech, as- sured the members of the club that he was fully convinced of the capability of Louisville to handle the convention, both in the matter of hotel accommo- dation and an auditorium.
 The members of the club voted $5000 as the nucleus of fund to be used to- ward securing the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION.
Tippett Gives Figures on FraternaI
 Organizations.

Baltimore, May 1.-The twenty-slxth annual convention of the supreme coun- ell of the Catholic Benevolent Legian be- gan here today at the Catholic club. Su- preme President Richard B. Tippett, in an address, gave figures showing the development of fifty-six fraternal organ izations doing business in this country, many of which, he said were less than twenty-five years old, and by no means constituted all the fraternal societies of the country and embracing those which do not pay benefits. These ffty-six or tons, he added had a membership on January 1, 1906, of 4,756,867, carrying an insurance of s5,5S6s57 ,664. They paid out for benefits to their members and their benefciaries for the year 1906, the sum of s57,159.531.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
VIOLENCE AGAIN IN
 STREET GAR STRIKE
STONES FLY IN STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO AND MANY PASSEN- GERS BEATEN AND KNOCKED DOWN.

San Francisco, May 14.-Today was the worst day of violence in the street car strike since the Turk street bat tie. The forenoon passed with but little disturbance but throughout the afternoon from 12 until o'clock stones flew on Mission street, a dis tance of about three miles. Nearly a hundred policemen, few of them mounted were stationed along Mission street. Violence was not prevented and few arrests were made. Several passengers were assaulted by the crowds, numerous strike breakers were struck and glass was smashed and persons alighting from cars were chased and in some instances were knocked down and beaten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Waters-Pierce Custer Suit.

Austin, Tex, May 14.-The custer pro- ceedings of the state of Texas against the Waters-Pierce oil company was re- stunned today. numerous witnesses being examined in support of the motion of the defense for a change of venue. The ex- animation of witnesses was incomplete when court adjourned late this afternoon for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Stephenson Forqes Ahead.

Madison, Wis. May 14.-Isaac Stephenson of Marinette forged to within hearing distance of the limited States senatorship tonight in the re- publican caucus, receiving 36 votes out of total of 52 required to assure his election. Nine ballots were taken, the votes coming from the former sup porters of Congressmen Cooper and Lenroot, who were the leaders in the race at the outset, but who dropped out in a hope that this action would end the six weeks deadlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Six Inches at Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, May 14.-Six inches of rain fell in less than six hours today washing holes in the streets in all parts O. the city and damaging railroad tracks of the Matches and Southern railway in some places so that 1t will be neces- sary to transfer passengers at Vidalia, La.. across the river from this place. until tomorrow night, at wnlen time 1t is thought traffic to the local depot can be resumed.
 The rain was general and reports from the country districts are to the effect that the public roads have been dam aged in all directions. The damage In the city and county will probably be in excess of $25, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Cotton Seed Famine

New Orleans. May 14.-The Picayune advices from Baton Rouge say that cot ton seed is becoming so scarce that farm CTS who have sold seed to oil mills are telephoning the mills begging to buy it back. As many as three plantings. made necessary by the phenomenal rains in some sections, have brought planters to the verge of a seed famine. Several cot ton seed oil mills have closed down be- cause of the scarcity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
STRIKE ON THE IsTHMUs.
Steam ShoveIers Demand $500 (
 Month-OnIy Eight Working.

Panama, May 14.-The strike of the steam shovelers which began yesterday, the men demanding $500 per month instead of their present salary of $210, continues today. This morning only eight steam shovels were at work.
 Col. Goethals, the chief engineer, is endeavoring to replace the strikers with mechanics now employed in the shops, and it is reported that he has sent d cablegram to Jackson SmiHi the member of the canal commission in charge of labor, to contract for engineers in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

The defense again resisted the challenge and further questioning the talesman.
 "The court will allow the challenge for actual bias." ruled Judge Wood.
 The defense noted an exception.
 Allen Pride, farmer, next was called to seat No. 3. He answered satisfactorily all the questions propounded by the at torneys of the state and was quickly turned over to the defense for examina- tion Pride insisted that he had no fixed opinion one way or the other. The only thing he knew about the case was what he saw in the public print, but he did not believe all of it. The defendant, he declared, would have to be proven guilty before he found him so.
 Pride admitted he had discussed the case with the deputy who summoned him for jury services and had also enter tained the deputy at dinner. MT. Darrow drew further from the talesman that the deputy had said he was formerly guard at the state penitentiary and talked about Harry Orchard This was the first time Harry Orchards name had been brought into the case.
 About Orchard.
 What did the deputy say about Orch ard?" asked MT. Darrow.
 ''He told me what kind of a man he was. in a general sort of way
 ''Did he say anything as to Orchards s reputation for yeracityY'
 ''No, sir"
 cor as to his being a religious man?"
 NO"
 "Was this talk after you had been sum- moned as a juror?"
 Well the deputy had not exactly served the summons, but l knew what he was there for"
 Did you read what Mir. Roosevelt said about this case?"
 "Yes, some of it."
 Ibid it influence you in any way?'
 No"
 'oThen you would not care what the President thought?' 'It would not affect my verdict"
 Would it affect your opinion or judg- ment?'
 NO"
 Have you any prejudices against labor unions?' Net particularly
 The defense passed the talesman with out challenge for cause and reserved the right to question later the deputy who served the jury summons on Pride and who talked to him about the case. MT. Darrow next took up the examina- tion of George Walker, the butcher who was passed into seat No. last Saturday Walker said at that time he had an opin- lOH anu d cHdueHBe was lHtefpootu Dy lhe state. The defense resisted at the time, but today after a few questions by MT. Darrow the defense joined in a request for Walkers discharge. It was ordered by Judge Wood. Raymond Jones, a farmer, was called Jones had been under examination near ly half an hour before MT. Hawley finally asked him if he had any conscientious scruples against capital punishment. 'sI have said the taleSman 'EXCused v said the judge. who suggested that in the future 1t would be well to ask the tales men about their scrpples earlier in the examination. C. H. Frank, a farmer, was called to the vacant chair. Mir. Darrow drew from the talesman the admission that it would require strong evidence to remove the opinion he had already formed. Frank was excused. Bert IlIingsworth was called just as the luncheon adjournment until p. m. was ordered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Memphis Exchanqe closes.

Memphis, Tenn. May 14-Announce- ment that the Memphis exchange. a wire brokerage concern with headquarters in this city and branch offices in several states, closed its business today by di- rection of Manager C. P. Hunt The sus- pension was entirely voluntary according to statements of the managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
s1o,ooo Stolen From Topeka Bank.

Topeka, Kas., May 14.-Oficials of the Citizens bank of North Topeka admitted today that the safe had been entered sometime between Saturday night last and Mcnday morning and robbed of slo- GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Houses Blown Down.

Jackson, Miss, May 14-(Special.) )-This section experienced terrific storm of wind and rain this evening and damage is con siderable. Numerous shade trees and fences. several small houses and chim- news were blown down and corn and garden truck laid low. Telephone from Canton, ten miles north of here, says electric power house was blown down.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-10-08
ROB BANK AND KILL SHERIFF
TOWN OF SEDDEN, ALA, ALL Ex.
CITEMENT-DouBl CRIME.
When Called on TO Halt at Bank by
the Sheriff. the Robbers Replied
With voIley-Rsn Through
Town-Escaped on Hand Car.

Sedden. Ala, Oct. 6.-Four masked
robbers looted the First National
bank Of this place tonight of $3.50
525, shot Sheriff John Williams dea1
as he attempted to arrest them, and
escaped by means of hand car on
the Southern railway.
The bold robbery and the tragic
death of Sheriff Williams has thrown
the town into the greatest of excite
ment and a posse has been organized
and is following the robbers, who
fled in northerly direction.
A man who was passing the bauk
about 10 o'clock tonight looked
through the darkened windows and
discovered the four men AT work. He
immediately told Sheriff Williams. As
the officer reached the bank the rob
bers, who evidently learned of the
alarm, attempted TO leave.
When Sheriff Williams called on
them TO halt they opened fire with
a volley and he was instantly killed,
Bystanders who had arrived on the
scene We're terrorized by the men,
who ran through the streets carrying
their booty with them and firing.
They went northward to the yards of
the Southern railway, where they Sc
cured hand car. They threw their
plumber on and ran 1t down heavy
grade, disappearing in the darkness,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-10-08
WILL PAY HIS RANSOM
BRITISH GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS
BANDIT RAlSUlrS TERMS
FOR MIEAN'S RELEASE.

TaneSr, Oct 6.-The release of
Caid Sir Harry MacLean who for
some time has been held captive by
the bandit, Raisuli at last seems 20
re within measurable distance.
The Associated Press was informed
today on the best possible authority
of the acceptance by the British gov.
ernment of Raisuli's decided terms
for MacLean's release, the principal
items being Sl50,OoO ransom and Brit.
ish protection for Raisuli and his fam
lily.
Great Britain's advance of the ran
som will be guaranteed by Sultan Alb
dul FL Aziz. Sir Harry MacLean's
brother is now at Rabat bringing the
negotiations with the Sultan to a
close.