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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
SCORE KILLED WHEN
 DAM WALL FALLS
WITHOUT WARNING GREAT WALL OF MASONRY AT CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO, IRRIGATION PLANT FEN. CULTS FORTY WoRkMEN.

San Antonio. Texa May s.-A special to the Express from Chihuahua, Mex, says.
 Without an instant's warning one of the great walls of the Chuvicsar dam gave way yesterday, engulfing nearly forty men under the enormous weight of masonry and water, between fifteen and twenty of whom are dead, thirteen in- jured and other unaccounted for Some of the injured will die.
 Meagre details of the affairs reached here this morning when the judicial au- thorities and several surgeons departed immediately for the scene. The disaster is only the last of a large number which have recently claimed nearly 200 victims in this state, and mostly in the neighbor- hood of Chihuahua. The authorities are making thorough investigation into the present catastrophe and will severely punish those upon whom they place the blame upon According to the version of the affair which reached here the men were working on a foundation close to the foot of the main rampant of the dam, which had already been constructed.
 The main wall was weak and gave out under the water pressure
 The dam was being put in for irriga- ton and stock watering purposes and was a large enterprise. The loss will be heavy. All the victims are Mexicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
REVOLUTIONISTS
 NOT BUSY IN MEXICO
Reports Circulated That They Oroan. ize In the Northern Part of
 TamarpiIas.

Laredo, Tex, May 3-Reports without any foundation have been circulated to the effect that revolutionists are busiy organizing in the northern part of the state of Tamarpilas Mex, and that sev- eral arrests have been made. It can be stated on the best of authority that there Is not even the slightest activity on the part of the reyolutionists in northern Mexico.
 The only incident that has occurred within the past few months that could give rise to these rumors is the arrest some time ago in Neuvo Laredo, Mex, of Methodist preacher named Toribio S. Hernandez. Hernandez. 1t is under stood was charged with having been as- sociated with members of the St. Louis junta, headed by Flores Magon, who fig ured prominently in an incipient reyo-
 ution some time since. Hernandez is at present confined in the Neuvo Laredo jail on this charge. and few days ago received a hearing, or what the Mex jeans term declaration" He will be given a formal trial on some future date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Expected to Talk of Presiden-
 tiaI Candidacy
WILL SPEAK IN OKLAHOMA
Campaign In the Newly Starred State Promises to Be a Hot One and Be Decisive for Years
 to Come.

Washington, May S,-Secretary Taft, it is expected, will break his political si- lence for the first time since he has been regarded as prospective candidate for the republican nomination for the presidency. in a speech which he will probably deliver at Tulsa Okla, on June G. on the occasion of the assembling of the first republican state convention.
 The secretary has accepted an invitation to attend that convention. It is not spe- officially stated that he is to make a speech then, but 1t is not doubted that he will do so if requested, nor is it likely that the republicans of the new state will fall to extend the necessary invita- ton. In Secretary Taft's opinion, the political campaign in Oklahoma will be a hot one, and probably will determine for a number of years to come the po- litical complexion of the new state.
 The issues presented are expected to be national in character, and it may be possible that Secretary Taft can find much to say to the people of Okla interest them in general republican prin- elples without In any way bringing in the personal equation
 This visit to Tulsa will be only an in- cident in a considerable western trip which Secretary Taft is to take. He probably will discuss economic subjects at the Mlllers convention at St. Louis on the 30th inst, which naturally would involve allusions to the effect of the completion of the Panama canal upon the important American flour export trade with the Orient and the west coast of South America.
 After his Oklahoma visit the secretary Is going to make an official tour of in- spectlon of the great military posts so that he will be in position to renew his efforts with Congress at the next session in behalf C the creation of great brigade posts, and concentration camps, with a more comprehensive knowledge of the subject than he had when the project was first broached last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Maeoon Investigates.

Washington, May 3.-The difficulty be- tween the police in Santiago, Cuba and the men from the cruiser Tacoma on Tuesday night last, brought up by Seere- tary Taft at the cabinet meeting to- day, the secretary laying before the Pres ident all the information he has received from Governor Magoon. The secretary remained with the President for some time after the members of the cabinet had departed and was joined by General Bell chief of staff, who came over to the White House from the war department towards the end of the meeting
 Governor Magoon has reported to Secre- tary Taft that in conformity with his in- struction that an independent investiga- tion he had of the facts connected with the attack, he has dispatched Lieutenant Colonel Bullard. Eightieth infantry, to the scene of the trouble, and pending his report nothing will be done.
 The governor reports that in his opinion the trouble between the police and sailors at Santiago was purely individual, and not in sense the result of any general He adds that American interests in San tiago are larger than at any other point in Cuba.
 In this report 1t alas been decided to await the outcome of several official in- vestigations that are now in progress be- fore taking further steps. Neither Sec retary Metcalf nor Secretary Cortelyou was at today's cabinet meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
United States and Mexico VIII
 Recall Representatives
REFUSE ID GIVE UP LIMA
Request for Extraditon of the Man Charged With compIlcity In the Assassination of General
 BarriIas.

Mexico City, May 3.--Tomorrow the Fl Diario will say:
 'We have been officially advised that Guatemala will refuse Mexicos request for the extradition of Gen. Jose Lima, charged with eomplicity in the assassina- ton of Gen. Manuel L. Barrillas, while the latter was under the protection of the Mexican government. Upon receipt of this advice Mexico will recall her rep resentative and the United States will do likewise"
 Guatemala has apologized to the Mex ican government for insinuating that the Mexican legation at Guatemala City was harboring the men who are suspected of attempting to assassinate President Ca brera of Guatemala Minister of For eign Affairs Mariscal received this in- telligence late today In a cablegram from Minister Gamboa of Guatemala City The incident is now closed to the Mexican gov ernment.
 The question of extradition of Jose T. Lima, charged with complicity in the assassination of former President Bar rillas of Guatemala, while the latter was under the protection of the Mexican flag is still pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
HAYWOOD JURY ID
 BE KEPT HOUSED Leased DomiciIe is Close to the
 Court House TO BE UNDER STRICT GUARD Senator 6orah, Counsel for the State In the Miners Trial for Murder of Governor, Replies to Judge
 Beatty's Attack.
TO BE UNDER STRICT GUARD

Boise, Idaho, May S.-The jury which will try William Haywood. the first of the accused in the Steunenberg murder case. will be kept housed during the trial. The law of Idaho provides that such jurors shall be kept in seclusion, and the higher courts have always ln- sisted upon d strict compliance with this provision. Therefore, rather than take any chances with the publicity of a hotel in this case. Sheriff Shad Holigan has hired house for them. The house stand ing on neat lawn and garden is just across the street at the rear of the court house. and within 300 feet of the court room.
 To make the daily journeys of the jury as direct as possible, the sheriff has constructed a temporary stairway from the rear of the second story of the court house. It's upper landing is the platform of fire escape, and it is reached through the ante-room of Judge Woods chambers. The jury can, there fore, be taken directly to the stairway without leaving the railed enclosure of the court room. An official cook has OSth lNtdAlitip anu dlIdHbtIllt1lS nave been made with local stores for a good and varied supply of food.
 Four bailiffs-two for day duty and two for night duty-wlll guard the jury. The house will be constantly watched. Entry to the open lawn will be pro- hibited and one of the day baillffs will remain at home while the jury Is in court
 The court room is being partly recon structec to increase its seating capacity.
 Borahs Hot Reply.
 Senator Borah, one of the leading coun- sel for the state In the approaching trial of William D. Haywood and others, ac- cused of the murder of ex-Gov. Frank Steunenberg, today issued a statement in reply to the interview given at Wash ington yesterday by former Judge James B. Beatty who recently retired from the federal district bench, in this state Judge Beatty presided when the grand jury re- . turned indictments against number of persons for alleged timber land frauds. It Is alleged that one of these indict- ments was found against Senator Borah, who has been general counsel for the Bar Der Lumber company, which Is accused of having secured lands by fraud.
 The alleged indictment against Senator Borah has not as yet been reported.
 Senator Borah's statement follows:
 ''T have read Judge Beatty's statement and have only this to say: Judge Beatty for the last year seems to have utterly forgotten the high position he holds. Dur ing the last campaign for the senator ship he used his position in Q shame less and utterly dishonorable way for his political advantage. He did not hes itate to demand and receive favors from litigants who had important litigations in his court and so conducted himself as to compromise to great extent his dignity and honor.
 ''I am sure that to the credit and ad- vantage of the judiciary he is on his way to Egypt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
DRUNKEN SEAMEN ID
 BLAME, SAY CUBANS Stigma on the United States,
 Say Santiago Papers
 TAFT TALKS AT CABINET Governor Masoon Dipatches Colonel
Governor Magoon Dpatches Colonel Bullard to Make Full investigation. American Interests Are
 Large at Santiago.

Havana, May 3.-Santiago newspapers containing accounts of the encounter Tuesday between the police and sailors of the Tacoma have reached here. They declare unanimously that intoxicated, sail ors began the disturbance by brutally as saulting Captain Lay. The captain fired his revolver in the air to summon assist ance When the police arrived there en- sued a pitched battle, the sailors using pistols and knives.
 The Illustration Cubana says:
 we wish to call the attention of the provisional governor to the frequency of these occurrences in all the provinces; they are invariably started by forces of the intervening government"
 The Cubano Libre, a moderate organ, says:
 'The intolerable conduct of these sea men here had limit. These men, under the title of interventores, believe they are authorized to commit abuses almost daily; for example, the occurrence in San tiago, which has alarmed the people of the city, and which places a stigma on the name of the great nation in whose service these men are enrolled"
 The Colonia Espania, a conservative pa- per, says:
 ''We believe that the hour has arrived for the civil governor to protect us against the continued misconduct of the crew of the Tacoma"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
 OF MANUFACTURERS
Value of Materials Imported for 1907 Exceed by $1oo,ooo,ooo That of
 Previous Year.

Washington. May 3.-An unusual activ- ity among the manufacturers of the Uni ted States is indicated by the record which they are making in the importation of foreign materials for use in their indus tries, according to statement issued by the bureau of statistics of the depart ment of commerce and labor today, cov- ering the nine months ending March a last
 The figures indicate, says the statemens. that the value of materials imported for manufacturing purposes. whether crude or partially manufacturer. will in the fiscal year 1907 exceed by more than slO0,- 0o0,Oo0 that of any previous year. Much higher prices are being paid for the manufacturers materials.
 In many articles other than manufac- turers' materials. the import price also shows d marked advance.
 During the nine months covered for stuffs imported showed an increase of about $l6.000.0O and finished manufactures an increase of s40.oo0.O00 over the corrc- spending month of 190s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
6OOOLONGSHOREMEN STRIKE IN NEW YORK
TWO TRANSATLANTIC LINES ARE TIED UP-WORk SUSPENDED ON SCORE OF TRAMP STEAMERS. ETAOlN SHRDLU cMFWYP PP

New York. May 3.-The strike of long shoremen on the Manhattan and Brooklyn water fronts assumed serious proportions today, about 5c00 men being out. Thus far only two of the trans Atlantic passenger lines, the American and Red Star, have been seriously affected but work has been practically suspended in a score or more of the tramp steamers which dis charge their cargoes in Brooklyn.
 Of the transatlantic liners there was some doubt today whether the Celtic and the kroonland would get away tomorrow. It is said that the Kroonland probably will not be able to sail before Sunday. Of about coo longshoremen ordinarily en- gagged on those two steamers only about 200 responded today. Most of the men who have gone on strike are Italians. They demand an increase from 25 cents to 50 cents an hour for day work and from 25 to 45 for night work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
DREADNAUeHT FIRES 80 GUNS,
  And Only Cups and saueers Break. Colonial Premlers Inspect.

Portsmouth, England. May 3.-THe colonial premlers were all brought here today as guests of the admiralty to get glimpse of the empires naYyl twelve battleships, including thd Dreadnaught, score of cruisers and thirty-seven torpedo boat destroyersl all belonging to the home fleet, assem- bled in these waters, were reviewed bt the visiting statesmen, who were espe-l cially interested in the newest battle ship. The official programme of the day says of the Dreadnaught:
 She has satisfied her creators, and when her eighty guns were fired some cups and saucers were broken. All else withstood the immense concusion. and the difficulty of preventing the blast of one gun from interfering with that of another was found to have been satisfactorily solved. She has com pleted voyage of 10000 miles and without using all of her boiler power maintained a speed of over seventeen knots for 3400 miles and could have done another thousand at the same speed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
NEGRO IS LYNCHED
 ADMITS ASSAULT
ATTACKED AN 8-YEAR-OLD WHITE GIRL AT BoSSIER POINT, LA, DAUGHTER OF A WELL KNOWN PLANTER.

Shreveport La, May S.-Information has just reached this city of an assault upon an S-year-old white girl, the daughter of a well-known planter of Bossier Point and the subsequent lynching of a 17-year- old negro, Silas Ealy accused of the deed. The information was contained in a mes- sage to the Times from a prominent mer- chant of Koran, La., in which he gave the particulars, later confirmed by the Bossier parish sheriff tonight.
 According to the special to the Times, the negro when taken to the scene of the crime confessed and was hung to a nearby limb. The lynching occurred several days ago, but the fact was kept secret until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
To Dissolve Dredaina Trust.

Cleveland, O.. May 3-Louis P. Smith of the l.. P. and J. A. Smith company. Great Lake dredgers. filed suit in com mon pleas court here today and asking for the dissolution of a dredging trust which he says exists. He declares that the Great Lakes Dredging and Dock com pany, which took over the L. P. and J. A. Smith company of this city and the Lor- raine Dredge company are in an agree ment which is contrary to the Valentine antitrust law. John Serwin, Eben H. Bourne, Charles A. Post. Caleb E. Goweb, Thomas H. Wilson, James A. Smith and George D. Crowley are named as defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
WON'T REPUDIATE
 THIRD TERM IDEA
PRESIDENT HAS NO INTENTION OF PENETRATING DECLARATION MADE ON ELECTION NIGHT, SEE. ING NO NECESSITY FOR IT.

Washington, May 3.-The statement was authortatively made today that the Pres ident at present has no intention of reiter- ating his declaration made on election night in November, 1904, that under no circumstances would he be a candidate for reelection or accept another nomina- ton. Reports of this character have been current recently, and have been brought to the Presidents attention. but from what he has told those close to him he has no such idea in his mind feeling that there is no necessity for such a relter- alton on his part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
pefrauds Bank Out of saoo, 900.

Butte, Mont. May 3.-The State Savings banks of Butte, controlled by r. A. Heinz. today filed suit in the district court against Thomas NJ. Hogdens and his brother. Ralph NJ. Hodgens. It is charged that Thomas M. Hodgens de- frauded the bank out of approximately s200,000 while he was director and cashier from 1900 to 1905. An account Is de- manded. Hodgens as stockholder in the United Copper company Is now suing In the New York courts for the right to in- spect the books of that concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
TROUBLE IN FORT RENO.
Friction Between Officers and Bat
 taIion-Penrose Hurries Back.

San Antonio, Tex. May 3.--Maj. c. w. Penrose, Capt T. P. Lyon. Second Lieutenants D. D. Hay, H, s. Grier and George C. Lawrason. who have been here in connection with the Macklin courtmartial, left hurrieGly for Fort Reno tonight in consequence of ru- mored friction between two lieutenants and battalion of infantry stationed there. The only explanation given was that Colonel Hoyt, Twenty fifth infan- try, now commanding the department of Texas, was very anxious for their return to Fort Reno at once.
 The officer is reticent. Major Pen rose said
 I'll be thereafter tomorrow-and find out what this trouble is."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
TO INSPECT MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Inland Waterways Commission Holds
 Final Meeting Before Trip.

Washington, May 3.-The inland waterways commission held it's final meeting today, preparatory to starting on an extensive inspection trip in the Mississippi valley It is proposed to leave Friday for Kansas City, where the commission will inspect the Mis- souri river from that city to St. Louis. At St. Louis the commission will board government vessel and inspect the Mississippi river as far as New Or leans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Fix Wage Scale of Iron Workers.

Toledo. O.. May 3.-The wage committee of the alagamated Association of Iron. Steel and Tinworkers, convened in secret session here today to formulate wage scale to present to the national conven- ton which convences May [. They were in session over two hours. Nothing deh- nite was given out The committee meets each year one week prior to the conven- ton. Sixty different associations were represented and President T. G. McArdle of Pittsburg presided as chairman. Ses- sions will be held every day until the convention proper is opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Ticket ScaIpers Enjoined.

Norfolk, Va, May 3.-Judge Prentiss in the Norfolk city court today granted an injunction until May 90, restraining all ticket scalpers in Norfolk from buying or selling railroad or other transportation. on-transferrable passenger tickets. A motion made for permanent injunction was set for hearing on May A. The ac- ton today against the scalpers was d concerted one by eleven railroads and transportation companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Haoerman Turns over Office.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, May Ex-Governor Her bert J. Hagerman turned over his office to Territorial Secretary Reynolds today Reynolds will be acting governor until the arrival from the Philippines in July of Capt. George Curry, appointed gover- nor by President Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Anti.cIoarette Bill Passes.

Little Rock, Ark. May 3.--After an ex- tended debate today the bill prohibiting the sale. manufacture or giving away of cigarettes or cigarette papers in this state was passed by the house. The bill was passed by the senate several months ago, and now goes to the governor for his signature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Separate Ministry for Colonies.

Berlin, May S-The Reichstag by large majority today passed the bill es- tabllshing a separate ministry for .'s colonies. This was done against the of the Poles, social democrats ard bers of the centre party. The bin was defeated last year by the same oppvne.. | and was one of the causes that led to the dissolution of the Reichstag in De- cember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04

Lincoln, Neb.. May s-snow, which in some places fell to depth of four inches,t covered the greater part of Nebraska this morning, had all the marks of a blizzard, and broke all known records for the month of May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Many Paftsyof Northwest Gov
 cred With White Mantle
A BLIZZARD IN MISSOURI
In Nebraska Snow Falls to a Depth of Four lnches-Record Temper atures Prevail In Many
 Sections.

Chicago, May 3.-All records for snow fall in Chicago during May was broken today. Only once since 1875 has the tenn perature fallen so low. By o'clock eight tenths of an inch of snow had fallen. and the temperature dropped to 34 de- grees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
Washington Lacks Information.

Washington, May 3.-Acting Secretary Newberry tonight said tEat the navy de- pertinent had received no advices re- garding the allegel assault on General Davis by Nicarasuean soldiers at Puerto Cortez. message was received yester- day from Commander Fullam of the gun boat Marietta, but the officials were un- able to decipher it and requested that it be repeated. No response has been re- ceived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
covernor of chIckasaw Tribe bead.

Ardmore, I. T.. May 3-Peter Maytubby, for two terms governor of the Chickasaw tribe. Is dead at his home in caddo. aged SO years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04


 Omaha, Neb., May 3.--Snow fell here and out in the state during the night and early this morning. Fruit and other veg citation which was believed to have escap- ed fatal results from preceding storms are given up now as killed.
 Des Moines la, May 3.-Snow is falling in many sections of Iowa today. The mercury stands at 31.
 St. Joseph. Mo, May 3-A snowstorm of blizzard proportions is raging here this morning.
 Kansas City. May S.-There was light fall of snow here and in northwest Mis- sourl this morning. following a cold rain.
 Wichita. Kas., May 3.--Rain that began falling here at midnight turned to sleet this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04
1144 VICTIMS OF
 DRUMHEAD COURT
Statistics Just Published Give Number of Sentences Imposed By Rus
 sian Courtmartial.

St. Petersburg, May 3.-Newspaper sta- tistics published today give the number of sentences imposed under the drum head courtmartial law, which shortly expires From these figures it appears that 1144 persons were executed, 79 were sent to the mines for life, TO were con- demned to minor terms of imprisonment and Il were acquitted. In spite of Pre- mier Stolypins order, suspending the ac- tivity of the law after the convocation of parliament, except In the gravest cases, fifty-nine persons have been executed since May ,.
 The statistics. however. are incomplete as the sentences were subject to the con- firmation of the governors general only. who do not make any returns to St. Pe- tersburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-04

Topeka, Kan. May S.--An inch of snow fell over this section of Kansas this morning with a temperature of 30 de- grees