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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
FIFTEEN SOLDIERS SHOT
FOR PLOTTING REVOLT
Ecuador in Throes of Febellion-An=
other Conspiracy Discovered at
Quito, but Leaders Are
Fleeing
81 Associated Press.

81 AssoCIateu FTesS'
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, July ga
court martial has sentenced fifteen SOL
diers implicated in the recent political
plot against the president of the repub-
lie. General Alfaro, to death by shooting.
Eight of the men were executed in this
city this morning, the remainder prob
ably will be shot this afternoon. Nine
other soldiers have been sentenced to
penal servitude for life on the same
charges.
The government has discovered a new
conspiracy at Quito and the leaders of
this move, fleeing from the capital, have
arrived here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
TRY TO KILL COUSIN
OF CZAR ON RAILROAD
Attempt Made to Blow Up Train on
Which Relative of Emperor Nicho-
las Was Passenger-Petards Ex-
pIode, but Coaches Stay on Track
BY. Associated Press.

By Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, July 29.-One of the
accidents" that occur frequently while
members of the imperial family are
travelling happened today while Grand
Duke Peter Nicholaeivich cousin Of the
emperor and one of the leaders of the re-
dictionary group of the court, was en-
route to st. Petersburg from Peterhof.
AS the train was within ten miles of
st. Petersburg a petard which had been
placed on the rail exploded The force of
the explosion, however, was not great
enough to derail the train, and no one
was hurt.
A short distance outside Of st. Peters
burg on April 10 last an attempt was
made on the life of Grand Dukes Nicholas
Nicholaeivich and Peter Nicholaeivich,
who were returning from Tsarskoe-Selo
by train.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
Election in Philippines

MANILA. July SO.-Unusual quiet
rejgns throughout the Philippine islands
on the eve of the elections. Mass meet
ines were held in Manila Sunday by all
parties, but aroused little enthusiasm.
The native papers are exhorting the peo-
ple to go to the polls Election day Will
he declared a public holiday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
Killed by Explosion

BY Associated Press.
HELENA, Mont. July 29.-Charles
Butler, representing Dittmer, Bradbury
and Whitbach, construction contractors,
was killed and Joseph Roberts. a laborer,
was seriously injured in an explosion OF
dynamite on the route of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul. now building
through the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
VICTIMS OF TENEMENT FIRE IN
NEW YORK NUMBER TWENTY
Bv Associated Press.

NEW YORK. July 29.-After an all
night search of the ruins of the six
story tenement at No. 222 Christie street,
which was burned shortly after midnight,
the police announced that there We're
twenty victims of the fire. The bodies
of the dead were found in all sorts of
unexpected places where they had fed.
Almost all of the bodies were burned be-
vond recognition. many to such an extent
that it was impossible to distinguish the
sex A majority of the victims, the
nolice believe, were women and children.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
Woman a Suicide
~ Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Cal, July 29-An inquest
was held this morning over the body OF
Mrs. Charlottee Levy of San Francisco
who was found dead in bed yesterday
morning at the home of Mrs. Clara l..
Poore on Fifth street, near Julian, with
a bottle of carbolic acid in her hand.
The jury found that Mrs. Levy herself
administered the poison.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
Soldier Kills comrade
Nv Associated Press

BY Assoclateu FTes5'
SALINAS, July 29.-First Sergt. Hall of
company e, Twenty-second infantry, who
was stabbed last Monday by Private
charles f. Barger of the same company,
died today Col Maus, commandant at
the Presldio, has turned the accused over
to the civil authorities for trial. Barger
claims he acted in self-defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
ARMED DEPUTIES GUARD
MINERS FROM STRIKERS
Work Resumed In Minnesota, Although
Trouble May Be misunderstanding
President of Western Federation is
Refused Admittance to Shafts
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HIBBING, Mimi, July 29.-Stripping
and mining operations were generally re-
sumed today and not sign Of trouble
was reported.
At all of the mines deputies armed with
long range rifles occupied advantageous
positions, and the men at work were
assured of ample protection against the
strikers.
Acting President Mahoney of the West
ern Federation reached the district yes
terday but was refused admission to the
mines.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
GERMANS TERRIFIED BY
MANY "RIPPER" CRIMES
Man Caught In Act of Striking Down
Little Girl Escapes-Innocent,
Another Is FearfulIy
Beaten by Mob
By Associated Press.

BERLIN, July 29.-The recurrence OF a
ripper" outrage has caused another
wave of nervousness and dread to break
over the city. A woman on opening the
door of fiat surprised a man in the act
of striking down an 11-year-old girl. The
woman screamed and the man ran and
succeeded In getting away.
The residents of this section are in such
a state of nervous excitement that they
fell upon and beat fearfully a harmless
man because he had offered a child a
piece of candy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
JAPANESE ARE LANDING
BIG FORCE IN KOREA
Reaarrisoning of Country According to
Plan of Occupation Will Be
Completed by To-
night
nv Associated Press.

BY Associated fresS'
SEOUL July 29-All the reinforcements
of the twelfth brigade have landed. The
regarrisoning of Korea by Japanese
troops according to the new plan of oc-
cupation will be completed by tomorrow
(Tuesday) evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
is Appointed Director

BY Associntel Press.
SACRAMENTO, July 29.-Thomas w.
Huntington was today appointed a mem
ber of the ,oard of directors of the vet
erans' home at Yountville by Governor
Gillett.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
Brakeman Shoots Negro

BY AssOcIateu 1Itss'
RLDDING, Cal, July 29-Frank Tay-
lor, a negro passenger on northbound
train, this morning was shot twice and
fatally wounded by Brakeman +. c.
Allen. The brakeman interfered while
Taylor and another passenger were quar-
reling. Taylor tried to stab the brake
man and the shooting was the result.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
TOM LAWSON IN BIG
ARIZONA MINE DEAL
Boston Man Reported to Have Pur-
chased Smelling company's Prop
erty for $4,000, o,ooo-AmaIsa-
mated Backing Him
BY A Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 29.-Tom Law
son of Boston has purchased the Ari-
zona Smelling company's plant in this
county. The deal has just been con-
summated and involves seventeen mil
lion dollars and many mines. The
Amalgamated crowd Is thought to be be-
hind Lawson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30
FORECAST
TABLE OF TEMPERATURES

Los Angeles and vicinity-Fnir
today, light west wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-30

'T shall at that time, as I have here
tofore announced, request the state CEN
trail committee to order, in accordance
with the spirit and declaration of the
platform adopted by the CO .vention that
assembled at Dayton last year, that dele
gates for the next convention shall be
selected in all the counties at primaries
to be duly held under the law as 1t now
stands or such law as may be then in
(COntinued on Page Three.J
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
DISCUSS LEGISLATION.
Majority of jefferson County Physi-
clans Want Examinations by Board.

At the meeting of the jefferson County
Medical society the delegates to the state
meeting in April were instructed as to
the various matters which would come up
for consideration a the state meeting.
Among other things the physicians in
structed their delegates to favor "A bill
which abolishes the examination of ply
sicians by county boards, and to place all
the examinations before a state medical
commission.
A majority OF the physicians favor the
examinations before state commission.
out some oppose it. a bin has been
drawn and will be introduced into the
legislature at the split session looking
to this end. but the jefferson society
does ont favor certain provisions in this
bill. The delegation was instructed -
oppose those clauses which We're not ia.
yored by the Jefferson society. and to
try as far as possible to get legislation
passed that was more in accord with
ideas of the county society
A majority of the other matters on
which the delegation was instructed were
teoh,ical. and not Of any general in
terest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
WEIR is OFFENDED
BY ROEMER REMARK
CONSULTS ATTORNEY ABOUT
BRINGING SUIT FOR DAMAGES
BECAUSE OF CHARGE IN MONT
GOMERY THAT HE is GAMBLER.

1t is not altogether improbable that
Adolph Roemer, Montgomery alderman,
will hear still more from his alleged re-
mark to the effect that the chief of police
in Birmingham and the members of the
police commission are gamblers.
Chief Wier stated yesterday afternoon
that he was seriously considering visiting
Montgomery and asking for an explana-
ton. why" said the chief, Il have
never heard of Roemer in my life, and as
far as I know he has never seen me-
AS to his being gambler the chief stated
his friends would know how much truth
there was in such statement. The al
legged assertion of the Montgomery alder
man caused surprise in Birmingham on
account of the well known scruples of
Chief Wier.
Il wrote a letter this morning" stated
Chief Wier yesterday afternoon, TO Will
liam e. Fort, private secretary TO the
governor, who has always represented me
in legal matters. l informed him of what
l had heard as coming from Alderman
Roemer, and asked his advice as to re-
questing an explanation, and as to the
matter of bringing suit for damages. In
addition, | have an idea that / will visit
Montgomery in person. I would go this
afternoon If the police commission fight
was not on the calendar for the first
thing in the morning.
Members of the police department were
considerably wrought up over the charges
and insnuations alleged to have come
from Alderman Roemer. AS Is generally
known, after Roemer's alleged remarks
concerning the local police he is reported
to have charged corruption in the Mont
gomery police, an alleged charge which
was resented by blow from Chief Tay-
lor. 1t was learned yesterday afternoon
that Montgomery's mayor had suspended
the chief, pending an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
MR.. MABEN SOUNDS
NOTE OF PESS|M|SM
Says Wildcat" Legislation is
Having Effect in East
SERIOUS DROP IN MARKET
Attitude of Lawmakers Will Tend to
Keep Capita Out of South Which
Would Otherwise Be In
vested Here.

j. c. Maben, president of the Sloss-Shef-
field Steel and Iron company. has re-
turned from New York, where he went to
meet his daughter, who returned from an
extended tour of Europe
Mr. Mahen stated Yesterday that he had
very little time to visit business men in
New York. but that matters looked UNI
steady from what lie had seen and heard
while on the trip. lie stated that every
where capitalists were watching wild
eat" legislation. as II is called, with anX-
ious eye, and that it was having a very
serious effect in financial circles.
'The people of the north are keeping
thoroughly informed on what Is going on
in the south, and especially in Alabama,
in the way Of legislation" said Mr.. Maben
yesterday. "They have received copies of
all the bills introduced into the legisla-
ture of this and other states, and it is
making the moneyed interests mighty
timid about investing capital in the south.
81 heard of one man who sold 100000
bonds for points less than they brought
at the previous sale. and that is a good
indication of the condition of the bond
market which is none too strong.
ION the train to Philadelphia | fell into
conversation with a stranger and talked
to him to find out what he knew of south
ern conditions. and especially in Alabama.
| found him as well informed on what is
being done in this state as are the people
here, and he made the statement that il
the legislature passed some of the bills it
had up it would mean the withdrawal of
much money from the south.
Financial matters are not looking very
good in the east. There has been a drop
in the market recently that was serious,
and all stocks are down. This IS caused
by the legislation which was originated in
Washington, and which has been fostered
in many of the state legislatures
people are not coming into the south
with money when there is so much danger
from the legislation in the various states,
They are simply not going to put their
money out under such risks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
COOPER is DISCHARGED.
No One Appears to Prosecute Him On
Charge of an ARRAY.

Alderman b. H. Cooper, charged with
having had an ARRAY with Capt. Frank
p. O'Brien appeared for trial in the
police court yesterday morning. There
was no one to prosecute the case, and it
was dismissed. 1t was learned that Cap
tain O'Brien has not been arrested. II
could not be learned whether or not he
would be placed under arrest when he
returned from Montgomery, where he is
at present lighting the bill to abolish the
police commission.
The fight occurred just after the close
of the recent primary, in which Captain
o Brien was defeated for the mayoralty.
M. Cooper was recognized leader of the
Ward campaign, but 1t seems that Cap
tain O'Brien charged that Mr. Cooper
had promised a mutual friend to support
him. The men disagreed, the lie was
passed, and blows struck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
Local Weather Data.
NOTED STATIONS IN SOUTH.
Invitations Extended to Birmingham
Citizens to Visit EWell Farm.

One of the fastest stations in the
world was the PAGER John r. Gentry,
that in his racing days, paced about 100
heats most of them below 210 and many
of them below 205, the fastest being in
200 and 2:O0Da which was made against
time and was the worlds record at the
time, while his fastest heat in race
was also a worlds record at the time,
2:O1Is He is a horse of great beauty
himself, and his get won every prize
save one, for which they were shown
at the Tennessee State fair last fail.
McEwen, 2:1SHs, as "a 4-year-old held
the worlds record in 1889 for 4-year-old
stations. lie has won the best prizes
in show rings wherever shown and IS
about the best representative of the
coveted type of big trottng horse in
America today, and this in spite of the
fact that he is a southern bred horse.
Alabamians are familiar with the Hal
family and especially that strain of it
founded by old Brown Hal, the greatest
progenitor of PAGERS the world has ever
seen. This old horse has sired eighty
with fast records, the best race horses
in the world, and while he is himself
past usefulness, he will live on and on
through his sons, that are proving al
most as phenomenal as himself as sires
of speed. One of these is Hal Brown,
that although he had the speed of the
wind and showed better than Il 2 minute
gait as a yearling, was unfortunately
the victim of an accident that prevented
his making a record. He is, however,
proving to be a great sire. The three
horses above named are doing useful
work at the famous Ewell farm, up in the
blue grass of Tennessee. George Camp
bell Brown and his brother, Percy Brown,
are in charge of this place, and they
have often extended an invitation to their
Birmingham friends to stop and see this
beautiful spot, with its meadows of al
falfa and timothy, its extensive blue grass
pastures. where live the highly bred
horses, Jerseys and ponies and the ia
vorite Southdowns, where grateful shade
offers refreshing repose to man or beast.
Ewell farm is just five hours north of
Birmingham on the Louisville and Nash
vile, at Ewell, near the historic little
village of Spring Hill, and it is very
little more trouble to go there than to
Lakeview. The latch strings are always
on the outside at Ewell farm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
POOR OUTLOOK FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
UNLESS THOSE NOW AT THE CAP
ITAL RETURN EARLY THE At
TENDANCE WILL BE SlIM-MR.
COPELAND CALLS COMMITTEE.

Unless Mayor Ward. Aldermen Cooper.
Moore, O'Nelll and others return from
Montgomery on the accommodation to-
night, there Will be a small attendance
at the meeting of the City Council
Alderman D. II. Copeland, who has
been acting mayor in tho absence of
Mayor Ward has called a meeting of
the several committees. These commit
tees will make their reports at the coun-
ell meeting tonight. and with this excep-
ton 1t is evident that there Will be little
business to dispose of.
Alderman Copeland stated yesterday aft
ernoon that 1t was very probable that
the three saloons which have been closed
by tire Mayor, and which are to be acted
upon by the City Council, will not be con-
sidered tonight. lie pointed out that tho
excise committee, the body having charge
of whisky questions. could hardly have II
quorum. Aldermen Moore Gray and
Cooper and Mayor Ward are absent from
the city.
There Will be some surprise II Alder
man Moore does present a resolution es-
tablishiug a saloon district. 1t has been
reported that he would take this action.
Aldermen O'Neill and Copeland said yes
terday afternoon that they had not heard
of such plan being contemplated, and
Alderman Cooper had the same views
when seen several nights ago Mayor
Ward, when in the city last week. stated
to a reporter of The Age-Herald that he
had heard of no such intention.
Alderman Copeland's resolution Of some
weeks ago asking that summary punish
ment he melted out to hotels on whose
premises gambling is done will possibly
he called up for another consideration.
The indications are that the meeting will
he short
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
sEABoARD OFFICIALS COMING.
President Garrett and Party to Spend
Sunday in Birmingham.

Several of the high officials of the
Seaboard will spend Sunday in Birming
ham. Among them will be President w.
A. Garrett, Vice President and Traffic
Manager l.. SEWER General Manager
whittelsey and General Superintendent c.
II. Hix.
Tho party will come from Montgomery
on special train Saturday night, and
will remain in Birmingham until some
time Monday, when it wifi leave for At
lanta on the return trip to Norfolk.
This is the first trip of Mr. Garrett
since his election as president to sue
coed Alfred Walter, and Mr.. Whittelsey
is making his first trip over the road
since he was appointed general man
ager.
The party was at Hamlet, n. c.. Mon
day. went from there to Wilmington on
Tuesday and back Hamlet yesterday
afternoon. From Hamlet the party will
go TO Tampa today. and will spend part
of Thursday in Jacksonville and Fernan-
dina Friday will be spent in Savannah
and the party will leave Savannah for
Americus and Montgomery Friday night.
Part of Saturday will be spent in Mont
gomery and the party will leave there
Saturday night for Birmingham.
H. NJ Waite, superintendent of the
Birmingham division, returned YESTERDAY
from Hamlet. where lie attended a con-
ference of all the officials of the Sea-
board on Monday. The others who at
tended the meeting from birmingham
were J. G. Cantrell. assistant general
freight agent. and Mr.. McBee, resident
: engineer in birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
S. A. |. COMPLETES
ITS BRANCH ROAD
HAS BUILT FROM OHATcHEE TO
MORRIS MINES-ABOUT 500 TONS
A DAY AT THE START.

The Seaboard Air Line has Just COM
pleted its branch from Ohatchee to the
Morris Mining company's brown ore prop,
erty, a distance OF four miles and o. half.
The mines are among the best known In
Alabama, but had not been developed on
u large scale because they were off OF
a railroad. With transportation facilities
now offered by the Seaboard, the COM
pany will begin shipping at once.
The mines are equipped with steam
shovel, washer and other modern ma
chnery. and about 800 tons a day will
be loaded on the cars at the start. Later
on am additional washer will be installed
and the capacity will be increased to
800 or 1900 tons daily. The Morris brown
ore Is said TO be of high grade. The out
put for twelve months. no matter how
large it may be, has been sold.
Shook q Fletcher are largely inter-
estcd with the Morris brothers In the
mining company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
LAWRENCE PLEASED
WITH LIQUOR LAWS
Campaign Will Be Made Where
Sentiment is Ripe
WILL NOT RETURN TODAY
Head of Anti-Saoon League In Ala
bama Discusses Work of Present
Legislature as Affecting
Liquor Traffic.
WILL NOT RETURN TO-DAY

''rhe officers of the Anti-Saloon league
of Alabama are very much pleased with
the legislation that has been enacted
during the present session OF the legis-
lature," said State Superintendent Brooks
Lawrence yesterday.
Superintendent Lawrence has been in
constant attendance on the legislature
since it convened in January, and has
watched every more that has been made
affecting the liquor traffic.
lie returned home Monday night and
will not return for the session today.
Continuing. Mr. Lawrence said: We
have secured almost everything during
the present session that we have asked
for except the amendment to the code
regulating the securing of license for the
sale of liquors, and l feel confident that
we will get that before final adjourn
ment The amendment asked for pro-
vides that before saloon may be opened
in any town or community a petition
must be presented toithe proper authors
ties. signed by at least twenty-five free
holders and qualified electors, and that
the names of such petitions shall be pub
lished for three consecutive weeks, and
that after this is done four weeks be
given for the filing of any protests from
citizens who would be affected by the
opening of such saloon.
This is reasonable and democratic
procedure, and l feel sure that it will
be so accepted and the code so amended
by the legislature.
'"rhe plan of the league now is to make
an aggressive campaign of education in
the state preparing the people for cleo
tons under the Lovelady local option
law, which has been passed by the legis-
lature.
"rhe policy of the league will be to go
slow and not precipitate campaigns in
communities where the sentiment is not
yet ripe. l shall advocate the policy of
making haste slowly but shall insist
on persistent work in all parts of the
state'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
MONTHLY REPORTS SUBMITTED
Building Permits for February Show
Total of $123,330.

Yesterday all of tho reports of the city
officials were handed into the Mayor ;
office in preparation for the council meet
Ing tonight. The report OF City Treas
urer Eustis showed that receipts for Feb
ruary amounted to s39 1850 while the
balance from last month was $50, 7s2o3.
making a total OF sl29.660.93. all of which
was paid out on warrants and bond in
terest.
Under the head OF public Improvement
and bond fund the report shows that a
balance. proceeds OF bonds, assessments.
intedost and fees collected amounted to
a total Of S232. SCOT. and all of this was
also paid out in bonds redeemed Interest
and to contractors
The city electrician reported collec-
ton of Sl62 % In fees last month and
having issued ninety-two permits. The
building inspectors report showed an es-
innate of Sl2S.330 for permits.