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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-17
Fugitive Negro Caught In PAwtucket.

Police Headquarters was notified last
night Of the arrest OF Marcellus Gilbert. a
negro. who is wanted IN a charge Of steal
ing 81. 500 worth Of jewelry and $3.50 in cash
from DR.. Jose NJ, de Birmingham Of loe
Nest Forthwith street. by whom he was
employed. Gilbert disappeared on May "a
was captured,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-17
DIAZ As A~RBITRiTOR.
President OF Mexico Called In 10 Settle
Railroad BOiIermakerS' strike.

MEXICO CITY. June l6.-The boilermakers'
strike on the Mexican Central Railroad will
he arbitrated by President Diaz. who has
been selected mediator by both sides to the
controversy The fact that the Mexican
Central is now Government property leads
will be few labor troubles among the en-
ployees in the future.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-17
CRANES ARM RAKES TRAIN.

windows or Four Cars OF Express An
Broker Passengers cut by Glass.
South FRAMINGHAM, Mass, June 10
The arm Of a steam crane raked the side of
four passenger cars on the New York e1-
press, which left Boston over the New York
Central at p. NJ. to-day, between Natick
and this town. breaking every zane of
glass. A number Of passengers were cut
by the flying pieces and almost a panic
prevailed, as the train was running forty
miles an hour. The crane was on a side
track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
LEAGUE FORMED
 ID ENFORCE LAW R, M. GosdaIl President of New
 Organization WAR ON BLIND TIGERS Plans Also Embrace Fight on Pisto! Totng and Other Evls--Great
 Enthusiasm At Mass
 Meeting
WAR ON BLIND TIGERS

With a charter membership of 1@D strong. the Law and Order league be- came an active working force in Jefferson county last night with an array of orr derly citizens against Infringement Of the law in any manner.
 A complete organization was perfected with R. M Goodall president, and an ac- tive campaign was launched. The mem bership, which Is increasing daily wsl reach into every section of the county. and it's secret system of searoh hing out, detecting. and prosecuting blind tigers will De revelation to some of the men who think they can go on doing business.
 Blind tigers and pistol toters are 10 be the chief enemies of the league. How ever. it will not be police force in any sense of the word. but. as John W. Sibey said in the beginning rather a co-operat- ing force. It will not interfere or en- deavor to take the place of any officer who is conscientiously enforcing tho law but will step in where anyone is neglect ing his duty.
 The meeting was called to order by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
CONFERENCE HELD
 ON WATER POWER
SENATORS JOHNSTON AND BANK HEAD ARE PRESENT AT DlS- cUssIoN OF MUSCLE SHOALS POWER QUESTION.

Chattanooga, Tenn, November 5.-(Spe- cial.)-A conference was held here today to determine the advisability of allowing the Muscle Shoals Power company and the Hydro-Electric company to construct Q series of three locks and dams across the Tennessee river near Muscle Shoals in Alabama for the purpose of securing electric power therefrom. The question arose some months ago, and the Secre- tary of War ordered a corps of United States engineers to meet with representa- tiyes of the electric companies to learn whether or not the locks and dams pro- posed can be constructed without affect ing the river SIS far as navigation is con- cerned.
 The promoters of the enterprise man- tain that the work will not hinder naviga- ton. but on the contrary will greatly im- prove the river in that respect.
 Those present at the meeting today were Col. n. c. I<ingman, Col. W. f. Russell. Captain Cavanaugh, Major Riche and Major Jarvey. composing the engineer corps. Senators Joseph F. Johnston and John II. Bankhead of Alabama; Congress man William Richardson, from the Eighth Alabama district and Congress man John A. Moon, of the Third Tennes- see district.
 Today was consumed in listening to the plans and specifications presented by the power people. The other side of the case will be taken up tomorrow morning.
 Senator Bankhead is a member of the Inland Waterways commission of the United States. and is thus vitally inter- ested in all that appertalns to projects of this kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

John w. Sbley, and the Rev. Allen k. Moore led in prayer There were some 20 present from all over the county. Without any preliminaries the leaguf adopted constitution setting forth the objects and forming an executive com mittee, and then elected these officers:
 President-R. M Goodall
 First vice presldent-T. II. Johnston
 Second vice president-J. W. sibey
 secretary-Clarence E. Ballard.
 Treasurer-F Al. Jackson.
 Executive commttee-R. NJ. Goodall T. H. Johnston. J. w. Sibley, Clarence B. Ballard, r. M., Jackson. Esear Floyd, \. r. London, k. r. Loyeady, and Walter l.. Sessions.
 This committee will formulate further plans and will hold frequent meetings, as it will be the central working part of the league.
 The meeting was one of great enthusi- asm James BoNron made very inter- esting talk outlinglng his idea of the leagues work. and showing great spirits oyer the victory for prohibition. Sheriff Higdon promised the endeavors of his of- fee and force to put down blind tigers. and declared that while he k in office thei paths will be rough aud thorny.
 Dr. Dickinson made an earnest talk. while Prof Burris and dozen others oc- cupied the floor at different intervals. They were all jubllant over the prospects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
DENIED BAIL AND
 RETURNED TO JAIL
FEY BROTHERS ARE HELD TO AWAIT ACTION OF THE GRAND JURY AFTER HABEAS CORPUS TRIAL.
H H Il

Meridian. Miss. November 5.-tSpeeial1 Webb and Frank Key were returned 10 Jail this afternoon by Chancellor J, l., McCaskill, without the benefit of bail, for the killing of J. W. Davis in MerldiaiE on the evening of October l5. The hapeds corpus trial before Chancellor McCasku was concluded at 3:3o o'clock. The chan cellor stated in rendering his decision sending the brothers back to jail to await the action of the next grand jury thai in nis opinion, based on the testimony intro duced that the brothers acted hastily m shooting Davis to death. He said that the "unwrtten law" had nothing to do with the ease, as defense had endeavored to justify the killing as having been an act of self-detense
 James Coleman. aged 3S, assistant engi- neer for the Gulf Compress company, in this city. was killed today by the explo- sion of steam valve at the plant. He was unmarried and was one of the most popular engineers in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
MRS. TRACEY GREEN RELEASED ON BOND Plea of Self Defense Counts in
 Preliminary Trial CCT Tn IIr NaAAR uInA
LEFT TO THE GRAND JURY
Defense of M s. Green Is That She Shot Ed OooIey While Trying To Save the Life of Her
 Husband.

Columbus, Miss, November 5.-fSpe- cial)-Ed -Jooley. who was shot by Mrs. Tracy Green last week died at the Columbus hospital Sunday night. Since the shooting Mrs. Green has been in jail awaiting the outcome of the wounded mans condition. With his death followed the preliminary trial today before Mayor Donnell and Jus tice Matthews. Hon. z. F. Landrum rep resented the defendant. and Hon. L.. D. I.andrum conducted the prosecution
 Tie two state witnesses stated sev- eral things strongly in presenting that side of the case, but on their cross examination Mir. Landrum was capable of breaking down their statements and also proved both were of bad reputa- ton. The defense proved that the shooting was done to save the life of MT. Green. Who was engaged in fighting Dooley when Mrs. Green shot him.
 Witnesses stated and their statements could not be proved otherwise that it was a case of se1f-defense. Mrs. Green was liberated upon bond of $500 for her appearance at the next term of cir cuit court. 1t is doubted by some if the case will receive the indictment of the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
W01rlan's Relief
"I Could Hardly Work"

Lavergne. Tenn, May 27, 1907. suffered for some time with wo- manly trouble, and all summer my. health was very bad. l could hardly do my work. At fruit-canning time l was taken very sick, as a result of overwork during the hot weather, and my husband called a physician. He left some medicine, which l took without the least benefit. suffered so much and grew so weak, that l be- came alarmed and told my husband he must get me some Cardui. obtained relief almost from the first dose, and before l had taken half a bottle was doing my work again. am still taking Cardui, as believe that it strengthens me and is good for my baby. l am always telling my friends what friend Cardui has been to me. l think it is the best medicine made, for women.
 MRS. INA BATES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Farmers Union Meeting.

routine meeting of the state execu- tive committee of the Farmers union was held in Birmingham. yesterday. The ob- iect of the meeting was the tabnlation of the vote on the amendments to several articles of the constitution Dr. J. r. Duncan. state president. presided; Secre- tary E. J. Cook vas present. and the following committeeman took part in the meeting; J. F. Barker, J. (. Hicks, j. J. Robinson, Jr., R. F. Orr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Indicted for Perjury.

Huntsville, November 5.-tSpecial)~- John Winter, q well-known citizens of Jackson county, has been indicted by the federal grand jury on d charge of perjury. In his case the prosecution charges that Winter sworc few months ago that Virgil Littleton was guilty of counter feiting and when the case was called by the grand jury and Winter was sum- moned as q witness he swore that he knew nothing. Miles Barnes of Marshall county has been convicted of charge of sending obscene matter through the mails Barnes has been remanded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Local and Personal.

k. l.. Daniels returned today from an extended business trip to Chattanooga, Tenn.
 Charity RebelSah lodge No 29, I. O. o. F., will give an oyster supper at the Ensley hotel Friday evening from 7:30 to 10:3o o'clock. Father klick, assistant priest of St. Anthony's church, leaves tonight for An niston and Gadsden to hold mission serv- ices for the Polish people.
 Judge J. M. Donaldson and Judge c. 1T. Mandy have moved their offices in the 'office block" on Avenue F, opposite the postoffice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Dividend Declared.

Huntsville, November 5.-(Special.D- The directors of the Dallas Manulactur- ing company held a meeting yesteiSay and declared 3 per cent sem-annual dividend payable January 1. and reelected all old officers as follows 5. NJ. Milliken of New York, president; A. H. Robinson, vice president; A. l.. Rison. secretary and treasurer. The affairs and financial con- dition of tine mill were shown 10 be all that could be desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Discuss Change of Ownership.

The all absorbing topic on the streets today has been the purchase of the Ten nessee Coal Iron and Railroad company by tho United States Steel corporation, and much speculation was made as to what the policy of the steel company would be. The mill and furnaces are making excellent showings and the pre- vaiinS opinion seems to be that the plant will not only continue to run but will be enlarged and improved under the new ,,,.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Club Indorses Council Action.

The Ensley Commercial club met to- night in the city hall and was well at tended. II. S. Meade was in the cilalr. The reports of the various committees were read and adopted, and a resolution was offered thanking the State Fair as' sociation for courtesies extended, also to Harris Lovelady Furniture company for the Use of furniture during the fair. On complaint a special committee was ap- pointed to investigate the telephone serv- ice. The action of the City Council in regulation the sale of exchange was heartily indorsed. In this connection the following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved That the Ensley Commercial club hereby indorses the action taken by the Birmingham Clearing House associa- tion in providing cashiers checks for pay rolls. We hereby pledge ourselves to accept the same as cash for and in settlement of all accounts, and it is con sidcred by us good dollar for dollar
 A communication from the Industrial and Business league of Gadsdcn was read and referred to tho committee on legislation. President Meade reviewed the work of the club since it's organization few months ago, showing tho many benefits Ensley had derived from the work of the club and thanked those who had worked so faithfully to further the interest of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
STUDENT
 VICTORIOUS AT OXFORD,

London. November 5.--In the Ox-. ford's freshman sports today, l.. c. Hull of Brazenoes college, Oxford, from Michigan, won triple victory. the high jump, with feet inches; putting the weight with 31 feet inches, and inc ouarter-mile run in 52 1-5 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Wrestlino Toniqht.

Al Akerman and Tom Volk wrestle tonight at the Jefferson theatre. The men are in the lightweight class.
 The following preliminaries will be pulled off Bob Luster against Charles Charsell. the Young Turk against "Un- known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
CHECK BROKERS ID PAY $500 LICENSE EnsIey Council Takes Steps to
 Stop Imposition CLUB ENDORSES ACTION Commercial Organization Holds Meet ing and Acts on Several Mat
 ters of lntcrest-.Personal
 and General News.
CLUB ENDORSES ACTION

Ensley, November 5.--(Special. 1.-The City Council met tonight in special ses- sion to take action on the buying and selling of the cashiers checks that are paid out by the various corporations. Those present were Mayor D. F. Sugg; Aldermen P. J. Rogers. M. H. Mcdowell, John Angwin, J. H. Culpepper, George R. Byrum and J. NJ. Dupuy. Mayor Sugg briefly stated the purpose of the meeting and the following ordinance, which was drawn up by City Attorney R. Boyd, was unanimously adopted after a short dis cussion:
 An ordinance providing a license for the buying or dealing in exchange, cashiers checks or bank scrip at less than par value. and providing a penalty for engaging in such business without having first taken out license therefor:
 Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor ands City Council of Ensley that each person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of buying, selling, bartering for or trading in exchange, cashiers checks, or Yank scrip in Ensley at less than par value. shall take out an annual license therefore, for which shall be paid the sum of five hundred dollars (0OO.OW.
 Sec. ?. Be it further ordained, That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than sl nor more than s10o, and may also be sentenced to imprisonment in the city jail or to hard labor for the city for not more than six months.'
 After the passage of the ordinance Chief of Police Merriman was instructed 10 see that the ordinance was strictly 'inforced and a copy was also sent to Major Dodge, who has charge of the special police force of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, asking his cooperation.
 After the adjournment of the council Mayor D. r. Sugg said:
 "rrhe matter was brought to the atten- ton of the city authorities by complaints made by laborerS and others who had been induced by misrepresentation to sell the checks at a big discount" Mayor Sugg further added, "The present is a time when every citizen owes it to his community to protect every person and every institution in their midst, and any one who for a small gain would create distrust in the public mind and complicate business situation that was rapidly be- coming brighter, is more or less a pub lie enemy and should so be dealt with. Every posted man knows that the ex- change issued by the several banks of the Birmingham Clearing House association is as good as gold and since the busi- ,ness men of the district have accepted ant should be protected and every citi- zen should unite in restoring confidence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral of J. NJ. Sharp will taks place from the family residence # Boyles Thursday morning at Il o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

We will ta ke New York ex change or cashiers checks on any bank in Birmingham at S1.02 in payment of any ac- counts due us or on purchase of horses and mules.
 FEES & SON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Worlds of Benefit

take Cardui. After the third bottle knew it was doing wonders. Well, 1 kept right on, till l had taken seven bottles and now can truly say that 1 am cured. l can do a big wash the first day as well as the last. l can never say too much for Cardui. tell everyone about it and have begged a neighbor girl to try it, as l know it will help her. l received worlds of benefit from Cardui, and will always praise it.
 MRS. LUCINDA JOHNSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-05

information he has received and his own
observation have changed his opinion He
now believes that complete independence
and self-government by the Cubans in the
near future Is not only impracticable but
impossible. and that any decision to with
draw the United States troops would be a
serious mistake. because it would be imme-
diately followed by another revolution
Such q revolution, he says. would make the
prompt return Of our forces imperative un-
less we permit some European power to in
tervene to protect the interests Of the for
efgn-born citizens who own or control 10
or 80 per cent of the property in Cuba
Mr.. Thompson says that the whole atmos-
phere OF the island seemed to him to be
charged with suspense and anxiety and that
everybody who has home or a business
or q dollar at stake is awaiting the deci-
sion of the administration at Washington
with serious concern and apprehension. The
possibilities of the island are wonderful IL
only stable government can be assured.
but capital and the business interests gem
orally are very distrustful Of the political
leaders. who have little or no interest In
the material development Of the country. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-05

prominent members of the Minneapolis bar.
has recently made a journey over the island,
and sailed for home the other day. Mr..
Thompson told me that he came to Cuba
for rest and pleasure. but with a determi-
nation to learn to his own satisfaction
something definite concerning the present
political conditions and to form his own in
dependent judgment regarding the future.
He is entirely disinterested. He came with
a conviction fully developed that Cuba
ought to be an Independent republic, and
that the United States had no right to in
terfers with 1t. He believed that the peo-
pie were competent to govern themselves.
that they had made brave and patriotic
fight for liberty and were entitled to enjoy
II with complete self-government.
Mr.. Thompson tells me that he has met
and talked with intelligent men In all parts
OF the island who represent various inter-
ests and speak from different points Of
view-planterss merchants. real estate deal
ora. lawyers, doctors and other professional
men. railroad men. soldiers, rural guards
and those in the lowlier walks Of life. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-05

ever owned a horse in his life, and that the
animal In question had been borrowed from
their employer to serve as a basis for both
claims.
Many Genuine Losses.
There were. however, many genuine
losses. One American sugar company lost
more than fifty horses, and other planta-
lions a corresponding number. Several
planters have complained that their
thoroughbred saddle-horses were stolen and
are now being ridden and abused by the
thieves. In several cases the commission
has assisted them to recover their prop
erty.
The largest number OF the general claims
have been filed by foreigners because they
are the owners Of the plantations In the
neighborhoods where the insurgents oper-
ated. They file their claims through the
diplomatic representatives OF their coun-
tries. The secretary of. the Spanish lega-
ton drove up to the headquarters Of the
claims commission the other day with Q
drayload Of papers and fled 1.6l5 claims Of
Spanish residents.
The prompt settlement Of these claims ID
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very important while the provisional gov
eminent Is in power, when 1t can be hon.
estly done without graft or favoritism, and
without irritating the foreign colonies and
bringing in the foreign governments. If
settlement is postponed the claims are like
ly to grow in size and value, and serious
irritation may be caused. There is doubt
as to the liability Of the government for
damages caused by irresponsible and re-
bellious people. but It would be unfortunate
to raise that point. The commission at
Washington which IL adjusting damages
suffered by American property holders in
Cuba during the war for Independence
takes notice only of those committed by the
Spanish army under orders from tho on
Gals Of the Spanish government. That
was the stipulation in the treaty Of Paris
by which our government assumed the re-
sponsibtiity OF paying all just demands The
total of the claims presented amounted to
81. 000. 900 or e400o0.OO0 Thus far 20 or
30 per cent have been investigated and
only . few hundred thousand dollars al
lowed.
Opposes American Withdrawal.
Mr.. Charles T. Thompson, one Of the
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Opposes American Withdrawal.
Mr.. Charles T. Thompson. one Of the
The Yale expositor., 1907-08-09

cal pain, striking the table with her
open palm as she spoke the last
words
Il must bear the burden of Sir Nor
timers dishonor!"
Now that the words were spoken /
knew that | had expected them. For
this | had come to the chateau. This
was my task.
You will do this-not for me; am
not so mad as to dream that now.
am your enemy in spite of myself.
Presently you will despise me and
hate me. But you cannot escape from
the ordeal. But for that other woman
the woman you have sworn to help
for her you will make the sacrifice. :"
You speak in riddles" | said cold
ly. Enough of vague menace and
warning"
she will go down on her knees to
you. She will offer you any reward
any happiness. In saving the honor of
her name, yop must stoop to dis
honor"
Never! Honor Is not 60 be pur.
chased in that coin"
cor what the world calls dishonor, -
she added in eager haste. 1T is the
motive thar eIalts the deed is it not
always nO3.e to suffer for another
And rt 40 not merely the happiness OF
one woman / place in your hands. II
is the chastity of a thousand women
the appeasing of the hunger of ten
thousand childl en--the destiny of a
, tseN"
You sIa lad that am not 20 be
moveu Sy these heroics. Tell me how
I am to save the honor of az .xrorti
mer Brett"
What in the sight of God rs lie, p
she continued vehemently, needless OF
my impatience. IF 1t will scye the
pure soul OF young girl. If 1t will give
back children to their mothers? Say
boldly that am asking you 10 act a
lie? Look, we will no longer fool our
selves. | ask you to do little evll
| that much good may ccpaA. aSs'5 ~.