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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
SaIVador's Army.

San Salvador, March 27.-The army of
Salvador is concentrated on the from
tier in complete order with all the neces-
sary war munitions. 1t is stated here
that in spite of the reports TO the con-
trary the troops of Salvador have been
victorious in all their encounters with
the Niearaguans who are unable to ad-
vance any further on Tegucigalp, which
is strongly fortified The censorship here
is severe Even the local newspapers are
not allowed to publish news of the victory
of President zelaya of Nicaragua.
1t is arsested that the armies of Saliva
dor and Honduras have not been acting
together, probably on account of 1ealousles
between the generals, While the Nieara-
guam army Is said to be well disciplined.
The general opinion here is that Pres
ident Figueroa of Salvador must make
a supreme effort if he is to save himself
from the attacks of zelaya, and also from
his numerous internal enemies, and unless
Guatemala comes openly to the assistance
of Salvador the chances favor the Mica
raguans.
The censorship in Salvador referred to
in the above may account for the state
ment that Nicaraguans were unable to
continue their advance on Tegucgalpa.'
The Nicaraguan minister at Washing
ton. March %. received dispatch from
President Zeiaya, announcing the cap
ture and occupation of Tegucigalpa anu
a dispatch from Manuaea, Nicaragua,
March 26 announced that Bonilla himself
ordered from Amapala, the surrender OF
Tegucigal IA. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Attempts to Seize Ships.

Mobile, March PA report brought tq
Mobile today from TruXville, Spanish
Honduras, by way of Puerto Cortez, that
an attempt had been made by the Hon
durean army to seize the Norwegian
steamer Suldal and an American schoon-
er at the first named place. for the pur-
pose OF using them as troop sh.ts, but
the presence of the American warships
prevented It.
The Norwegian steamer Banan, Monsen,
arrived in port last night at 8 o'clock.
from Puerto Cortez four days out. Cap
tain Monsen said that while at the place
the consul agent of the United States
had received "A letter from the United
States consul general at Tegucgalpa.
stating that troops of Nicaragua We're
only twelve miles away and he could
hear the firing of the guns very plainly
Captain Monsen also reported that the
labor situation at Puerto Cortez was not
improved and that fifty soldiers assisted
in loading the cargo aboard the vessel,
permission having been obtained from the
commandante of the port.
He confirmed the news of the battle
between the Tatumbla and the Nocara-
guam gunboat Omepetec. but said that no
lives were lost in the enga cement. The
gunboat Tatumba sailed from Puerto
Cortez March % for Ceba, Honduras,
having on board two new guns and fifty
soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
DYNAMITE GOES OFF
At ATLANTA DEPOT
EIGHT CASES OF GAPS EXPLODE
IN CAR, KILLS TWO NEGROES
AND FATALLY INJURIES 9TH
ERS-WRECkS CAR AND SHED.

Atlanta, March 27.-The explosion OF
eight cases of dynamite caps. in a car
a t the Peters street freight depot of the
Southern railway here early today. caused
the death of two negroes, fatal injuries
TO two others and severe injuries to sew
eral persons, both white and black. The
dead:
VIII Jenkins and a. white, negroes.
Fatally injured. Will smith and Pink
Moore, also negroes.
of the gang loading the car, received
severe bruises about the head, and four
negroes belonging to the crew were pain
fully hurt.
The car had just been opened to he un-
loaded and negro truckman is supposed
to have struck with his truck one of the
cases containing the caps causing the
explosion of the eight cases, nearly one
thousand packages in ALL The car in
which the explosion occurred was spln-
tered. and three other cars nearby were
wrecked The freight depot roof was
lifted up and broken for fifty feet, and
section of the wall was thrown down.
The force of the explosion tore the bodies
of the dead negroes to pieces and jenkins
leg was found on top of a building sew
eral hundred feet distant. Other pieces Of
his body were found at a dy;en different
parts of the yard. The property damage is
several thousand dollars, but even an
approximately accurate estimate cannot
be made until the freight in the ware
house can be checked up
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
SCHMITZ DENIES
GETTING DOODLE
SAN FRANCISCO PAPER SAYS THE
PROSECUTION HAS EVIDENCE
THAT HE GOT $ee2, 2,ooo-MALIcI-
oUsLY FALSE, REToRTs MAYOR.

San Francisco March 27.-Mayor Schmitz
today in a statement to the Associated
Press denied the truth of charges pub
hshed in local papers to the effect that
the prosecution has abundant evidence
that Schmitz profited to the extent of not
less than s6620o0 for participation in the
"booding" operations now being investi-
gated by the grand jury.
These charges" he said, ARE malici-
ously false, and as soon as 1 am afforded
the legal opportunity l shall prove them
to be So"
He declared himself anxious for a
speedy trial and declared 1t outrageous
that he should be kept for four months
under a foul cloud with the prospect that
the trial will be delayed for another four
months.
The mayor says this Is no time for libel
suits, but when he is tried and judged
by jury, he will give no quarter. He
says his annual income Is 5000; that he
is not high liver, and that he has not
neglected opportunities for Investments
and will show in court where h egot every
penny since he has been mayor, and what
he did with II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Conditions Still Serious.

Vienna, March 21.--Press dispatches re-
ceived here from Czernowitsz, on the
Moldavian frontier. say that conditions in
certain parts of Roumana are still most
serious. Grave disorders are reported to
have broken out on the estates of King
Charles at Poiana, and troops have been
sent to the royal domains. 1t is rumored
that largo numbers of peasant rioters
have been killed in conflicts near Braila
and Papulesca, and it appears that large
number of rioters on trying TO enter the
town of Galtaz were repulsed With a loss
of twenty men killed. Then the peasants
turned their attention to Paralla
Sangulnary lighting Is reported also at
Vlasta, near Stareskie. and at Craiowa,
but these reports probably refer to oe-
currences OF Monday and Tuesday, as
owing to the censorship all dispatches
have to be mailed to the frontier.
Information reaching here at a late hour
tonight indicates that peace is being slow
ly restored, particularly In the northern
part of Moldavia. 1t is feared. however,
that one result of the disturbances wl.,
be the neglect OF TILED land and conse-
quent dearth of wheat next winter, with
diminished exports that will mean ca
lamity to Roumania.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
FINANCIAL EXPERT
ON RECENT CRISIS
UNLOADING OF UNION PACIFIC
STOCK, SECURITY FOR HUGE
AMERICAN LOAN, is ExPLANA.
TION ACCEPTED IN LONDON.

London March 2S.-The financial expert
of the Daily Mail has written a story of
the recent financial crisis, which he says
is accepted in reliable quarters.
zone of our big banks the writer says,
"had lent huge sum to one of the Amer
lean magnates, the security being main
ly Union Pacific. The bank directed this
loan should be repaid, but on meeting
with refusal it resolved to liquidate the
security by selling the Union Pacific
shares in its possession. An attempt to get
rid of them in large blocks on the other
side of the Atlantic by private negotia-
tions failed, and consequently a very large
quantity was put upon the market. Those
knowing these circumstances formed the
natural conclusion that trouble would
ensue and sold other securities.
1.-The resultant fall in prices and the all
around collapse caused many difficulties
among stock exchange firms, including one
of the highest standing. In this case.
however, the account was taken over by
a big Ango-American house with the
assistance of all that is most powerful in
finance"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Desire for Peace.

Washington, March 27.-Mr Creel the
Mexican ambassador, today confirmed the
press dispatches of this morning that
Salvador has expressed a deslub for peace
in Central America and is anxious to
have Mexico exert its good influence in
ending the war involving Salvador, Hon
duras and Nicaragua.
The desire of Salvador for peace Is re-
garded by diplomatists as an indication
that the war Is practically ended. be-
cause Honduras is not strong enough to
continue ii single handed. This action of
Salvador will doubtless prevent Guate-
mala or Costa Rica from taking any part
in the support of Honduras. Mr.. Creel
had a conference with Mr.. Corea. the
Nicaraguan minister, today and probably
will confer tomorrow with Secretary Root
as to how Mexico and the United States
can best exert their efforts to restore
peace
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
GETS $4,000 IN SUIT
OVER CAR TICKETS
MEMPHIS STREET RAILROAD RE-
FUSES TO SELL SIX TICKETS
FOR Csc IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ORDINANCE-NEWMAN TALKS

Memphis, March 27.-Sustaining the val
idity of a city ordinance which seeks TO
compel the Memphis Street Railway COM
pany to sell tickets at the rate of six
for % cents. and declaring the EXTENDED d
franchise which the company has been
claiming since November 20, 1905, is of no
legal value, Judge Pittman today de-
cided the $1,000 damage suit of William
G. Byrnc against the Memphis Street
Railway company in favor of the plain
tiff. Attorneys for the defendant immedi-
ately filed notice of appeal.
The case was that of ". G. Byrne VS..
the Memphis Street Railway company. in
which the former sued for $1,000 damages
for the alleged failure of the company to
comply with the city ordinance and sell
him six tickets for % cents, twelve tickets
for so cents and twenty-five tickets for 81.
Since the suit was brought as test case,
Judgment of $50 had been previously
agreed upon by counsel. The decision is
regarded as far reaching in effect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
ROumanian Peasants Tear Bodies
and Dance Round Remnants
PEACE is BEING RESTORED
Government Prepares Measures to
Meet Demands of Revolutionary
Peasants and End the Civil
War Running Country.

Berlin, March 2S.-Aceording to the
Czernowitz correspondent of the Lokal
Anzeiger the situation in Wallachia grew
worse yesterday. The number of persons
killed daily is growing enormously. Three
hundred persons have been killed in an
encounter between peasants and the mill
tary at Stareske and there have been
two bloody battles at Maslanestir. in one
of which Lieutenant Jonilescue lost his
life.
The peasants tore the body of the lieu
tenant to pieces and danced around the
bloody remnants to wild music
Similar atrocities are reported from the
districts of Dibrovitza and Doll, where
numerous villages and farms have been
burned.
The situation in Galtaz is most threaten
ing. The longshoremen there are frater-
nizing with the peasants. The prefect of
Galataz has ordered all the shops closed
for three days, and the people are in a
state of wild panic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
CONFERENCE ON
FEDERAL CONTROL
Railroad Situation Discussed by
Interstate Commission
STATEMENT FOR CONGRESS
Meeting Called at White House to
Outline Plans-That of Schiff
Is Not Taken Up at
the Meeting.
STATEMENT FOR CONGRESS

Washington. Moreh 2i.-An important
conference was held at to White House,
at which the railroad Situation was dis
cussed. Those present we're Secretary
of the Treasury cortelycs, Secretary of
the Interior Garfield, Assistant Secretary
of State Bacon, Chairman Knapp and
Special Counsel f. B. Kellogg of the
interstate commerce commission. and all
the members of that commission except
Messrs. Prouty and Cockrell who are out
of the city.
The conference lasted two and half
hours
After the conference adjourned it waS
stated that the meeting was called to
outline statement to be presented 10
the next Congress for the federal regula-
tion of the railroads. Inc plan proposed
by Jacob II. schiff for remedyng the rail-
road situation which has attracted a
great deal of attention, was not taken up
at the conference.
Mr.. Kellogg, who has charge of the
Harrmen investigation denied that this
question was brought up at the confer
ence
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
MORE EVIDENCE
AGAINST RUFF
Twelve Witnesses Before San
Francisco Grand Jury
WEB TIGHTENS ON GRAF TER
District Attorney Langdon Observes
Strict Silence as to Testimony,
But Says Most Important
Day to Come Yet.
WEB TIGHTENS ON GRAF TER

San Francisco, March 27.-Twelve wit
nesses were examined today by the grand
jury in its investigation in bribery and
graft during a session which lasted for
six hours this afternoon. These were in
the order named:
DR.. Ferdinand Butterfield, representing
interests allied with the United States
Independent Telephone company, the con-
Germ which desired to bid but did not, for
the competitive franchise awarded to the
Home Telephone company, it is charged
after approximately 100000 of bribe money
had been paid to administration officials
$4,000 to the city of San Francisco, and
$4,000 to the earthquake and fire relief
fund; E. Oppenheim of San Francisco,
William Meade, president Of the Central
Bank of Los Angeles, and a stockholder
in the Home Telephone company of that
city; Mrs. Loan of Los Angeles, f. NJ
Brown, a broker of Los Angeles, who
It is said has furnished the grand jury
with evidence respecting the manner in
which that corporation secured the San
Francisco franchise after, as it is claimed,
it had been improperly bought by the Pa
cific States Telephone company; w. C.
Patterson, vice president of the First
National bank of Los Angeles, who was
interested in the operations of the Home
company; J. S. Torrence a Los Angeles
broker; A. B. Carr, president of the Home
Telephone company of Los Angeles 7. s.
Parkhurst of Los Angeles, Mr.. Dole of
Pomona and Supervisor W. w. Sanderson
of this city, one of the several supervisors
who are alleged to have furnished the
grand jury with much of the ground work
for its indictments by confessing to
wholesale bribery practiced upon them
selves by the two telephone companies,
the local gas company, the United Rail-
roads and other corporations.
At the conclusion of the session District
Attorney Langdon was asked to make a
statement regarding the days investiga-
ton. He replied:
This was one Of the most important
days thus far before the grand jury-a
day respecting which it Is necessary for
the officers of the prosecution to observe
the strictest silence"
This was taken 10 mean that the wit
nesses called. or some Of the more i'm
portant of them, had given testimony
tending to corroborate the bribery and
graft evidence on which sixty-five indict-
ments have been already returned against
Abraham Ruef. nine against General
Manager Glass of the Pacific States Tee-
phone company, thirteen against Abra-
ham Detwiler, outside agent for the Home
Telephone company; ten against j. v.
Halsey, outside agent for the Pacific
States Telephone company; five against
Mayor Schmitz and one against Chief of
Police Dinan.
Assistant District Attorney Heney, when
asked for statement, replied:
''It would be a big mistake to make one.
This is one of the days when it is our
business to guard especially against pub
lication.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
CARNEGIE ENDORSES ROOSEVELT
Best Friend Railroads Have-They'd
Better Stand With Him, He Says.

Washington, March 27.-Andrew Carne-
gle, who is in Washington for few
days visit, today expressed the follow
ing opinion ON the railroad situation:
II absolutely endorse the Presidents
attitude towards the railroads. He is the
best friend they have and they ought
to realize 1t. The railroads had better
stand with him. If they do not accept
his moderate measures, they may be con-
fronted with man in the White House
who will approach the questions of the
railroads from an entirely different stand
point I regard the Presidents influence
as to the railroads as wholesome and
conservative"
Mr.. Carnegie lunched with the Presi-
dent this afternoon. Others present were
Vice President Fairbanks, Secretary Cor
telyou, Assistant Secretary sf State Ba-
con and Robert S. Mccormick, former
ambassador to France.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
BANDIT KILLED AND
BAND PUT ON RUN
Desperate Fight Between RuraIes In
Mexican Mountains-Ortega Killed.
Americans Appeal for Protection.

San Antonio, Tex, March H-A special
rom Durango, Mex, says:
In desperate fight between rurales and
| band of outlaws, under Gumersindo
ortego in the San Juan del Rio noun
aims, Ortego, who was considered one of
he most dangerous bandits in northwes-
ern Mexico, was killed and his band
lriven into the mountains with the rurales
n close pursuit. From the district in
which Ohtego and his band have been
,perating numerous report have been re-
,eived of murderous attacks and robbery.
The American colony at Corieto, min
ng camp in the San Juan del Rio district,
ave made frequent appeals for protec-
ion. and have urged the American consul
It Durango to intercede in their behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
WITHDRAW SUITS
AGAINST NJ. ]. & K. C.
Mcneil, Morrison and Mcleod Elected
Members Of the Roads Board Of
Directors.

New York, March 27.-Attorneys for
Messrs. Mcneil, Morrison and Mcleod,
the Gulf and Chicago railroad protective
committee, announced today the termina-
ton of the litigation affecting the Mobile,
Jackson and Kansas City Railroad COM
pany, and the Gulf and Chicago Railroad
company. The suits brought for receiver
ships of these companies will be with
drawn and Messrs. Mcneil, Morrison and
Mcleod have been elected members of the
board of directors of the Mobile, Jack
son and Kansas City Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Newman's Statement.

New Orleans, March 21.-lsidor Newman
&, Son, the firm controlling the majority
stock of the Memphis Street Railway
company tonight issued the following
statement:
Before we became interested in the
company our attorneys reported favorably
on the franchise. The franchise provides
for a 5-cent fare for a continuous ride,
but reserves the right to the city to re-
quest the company to sell eleven tickets
for so cents. The ordinance stipulating
six tickets for % cents was passed some
months ago during political turmoil.
1.-THE company will appeal the decision
rendered today. We are most confident
that the higher court will sustain the rate
of fare provided in the franchise, for the
franchise constitutes contract between
the city and the company.
I'VE are advised that mo- other question
as to the franchise is involved In this de-
cision.''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
ROAD FIGHTS BROTHERHOOD.
Mail Clerk Dismissed for His Part In
Organization.

Los Angeles. March 27.-Hugh
Shaug of this city has been dismissed
from the railway service for his part
in the organization of the Brother
hood of Railway Mail Clerks. A.
Stephens. superintendent of the rail-
way mail service Of the Pacific coast.
says:
"The action of the department in
the Shaug case indicates that the de-
partment will not tolerate the brother
hood"
Mr.. Stephens will leave April for
Washington to attend the convention
of superintendents of the railway mail
service.
II Is also said that c. l.. Hobbs and
ARGUS L. Shaug. officers of the
brotherhood in San Francisco, are to
be dismissed for their part In the
movement
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Government Measures.

Bucharest, Roumania, March 2.-Tho
measures proposed by the government to
meet the demands of the revolted peasan-
try and end the civil war which is deyaS T.
tatng Moldavia and Walachia were an
nouneed in today's issue of the official
Gazette, in the shape of a proclamation
issued in the name of King Charles. The
royal proclamation appeals for the pat
riotic cooperation of the people to secure
the re-esta blishment OF tranquility. and
announces that the sovereign has agreed
to the immediate suppression of some OF
the heavy taxes, while hereafter the
farm lands will be cultivated by the state
or leased direct to the peasants. None OF
the larger syndfcates hitherto engaged in
farming vast tracts of land will be al
lowed to hold more than 5000 acres.
The document also gives notice of the
Introduction OF laws TO ameliorate the
condition of the peasantry, facilitating the
raising of money to pay rents, reforming
the taxation of small holdings and revis-
ing the terms of the agricultural agree
ments which at present practically en-
slave the peasantry. "These reforms, the
proclamation concludes, being the desire
of the sovereign and government. all Rou-
nanians are urged to give all possible
assistance to the government while scrup-
uliusly applying the laws and avoiding
the Injustice will at the same time yigor =
ously suppress all disorders and severely
punish all who seek to profit by robbery"
Stories of lncendiarism.
The minister of the interior announced
TODAY that the situation in Moldavia had
improved, but there is not much evil
dence in support of the statement in
the reports of disorders, coming in from
numerous points. From the districts of
VIashiea. Dambovtz. Tecuci, Buzen. Doll,
OFT and Teleerman come the now familiar
stories of incendisrism. pillage and ex-
cesses of all kinds. The censorship Is
strict. with the result that details OF
the occurrences are lacking.
The worlSmen in the petroleum districts
are also in state of excitement, but
the authorities believe that the measures
taken will prevent any disorde among
them.
Plenty of troops have been concen-
trated here to protect the capital and
reinforcements are being distributed in
the disturbed sections of the country as
speedily as possible.
The new cabinet ministers propose to
make tour of the country and personal
ly superintend measures taken In order
to end the agitation. Forty peasants were
killed March 25 in hard fight with troops
in the Mozaz district The insurgents
In that section cut to pieces and burned
some of their victims.
A stubborn encounter occurred yester-
day at a point near the Guirgovo road
about sixty miles from Bucharest. where
1000 insurgents met a strong detachment
of troops. The troops attacked with cav
airy as we'll as infantry. but the military
commander ultimately was obliged to use
artillery before he was able to force
the peasants to retreat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
Excitement ouiets In Muscoaee

Muskogee, l. T., Iarch 27.-All excite
ment over the killing of three negroes
by United States Marshal Ledbetter and
his posse in a street fight here yester-
day, has queted down. Jackson and
Brown, two of the wounded negroes. and
John Cofeld. the white policemen, are
not expected to live. The marshal's posse
today is hunting for other members of
the United Socialistic,'' the secret So
ciety that led to the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-28
BON|LLA'S RULE
COMES To AN END
Revolutionary Force and Mica
raguanS Occupy Capital
SAL LVAD0R ARMY IN ORDER
Fiaueroa May Make Supreme Effort
to Save Himself From zeIaya and
Internal Enemies-Peace
Regarded Near.
SAL LVAD0R ARMY IN ORDER

Washington. March 27.-The state de-
partment today received the following
cablegram from Phillip R. Brown, secre-
tary of the American legation at Teguel-
galpa, the capital of Honduras
"Tegucigalpa was abandoned early yes
terday precipitately. 1t was occupied by
Nicaraguans and Honduran revolutionary
forces. l assumed charge in the interval
with the aid of the consuls and preserved
order. The Bonillian government no
longer exists