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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10
C1E FOR ROBES
DlO WORTH TO $35

Linen ard batise and are beautifully hand embroi-
dered fiounced, double founced, circular effects and
lace trimmed; batiNte and swiss; are in white with
champagne white With lavender, pink or light blue;
spangled robes in black in floral and scroll designs
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10
2Q(

ln. FOR WHITE SILK TAFFETA
4YC WORTH 75c
Stnes in two widths, 19 and Fl inches small assort-
lent of about 500 yards; is extra good quality has
Neasng rustic splendid finish and is very suitable for
|nings for evening wraps is pure silk and worth 75c
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10
coz FOR ROBES
DZO WORTH TO SOS

combination of sheer batiste and point gaze
laces; daintily embroidered; also hand en-
broidered linen robes in elaborate floral de-
signs; black and white spangled robes in floral
and scroll effects for evening wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
LITTLE PROGRESS
 IN RUFF TRIAL
POLITICAL BOSS OF SAN FRAN CISCO CHARGED WITH BRIBERY AND ExToRTIoN MOVES FOR A CHANGE OF VENUE.

San Francisco May 2.-No progress was made today towards the completion of the jury that Is to try Abraham Ruef on the charge of extortion of money from keepers of French restaurants. Only one talesman was examined. and he dis qualified himself by declaring that over night confinement of the jury would dis turb his mind so that he would be unable to reach a fair verdict. AS Judge Dunne stated frankly that he would, if he con ceived his duty, keep the jury out for the remainder of the year" the states challenge for cause was allowed.
 Another venire of twenty-five talesmen, the sixth since the securing of a jury was begun, was issued by the court return able tomorrow, Friday.
 Ruef today moved for change of venue, declaring under oath that he be- lieves the sentiment against him to be so generally averse that he cannot obtain an impartial jury, or fair trial in San Francisco. The motion will be argued or submitted after the jury has been com pleted and the prosecution has filed a number of affidavits in opposition to 1t.
 An adjournment was taken until Mon day out of respect to the memory of Su- perior Judge Hosmer, whose death oc- cured yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
MANSLAUGHTER FOR
 MRS. DE MASSEY
BARONESS" FOUND GUILTY IN FIRST DEGREE FOR KILLING SIMON, WITH RECoMMENDA. TON OF MERCY.

New York, May 2-"Baroness" Annis- sia Louise DeMassey. a pattern designer. tried for the killing of Gustav Simon, 8 shirtwaist manufacturer, was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree with a recommendation of mercy. The jury to which the case was given at 3 o'clock this afternoon returned a verdict a few minutes before midnight and prisoner was remanded to the Tombs until May 9 for sentence.
 Gustave simon, a shlrtwaist manufac- turer, was shot in his office on Novem- Der IS and died a few hours afterward. Madame DeMassey, who was employed by simon, acknowledged she had dis agreement with simon over a question of wages and had left the manufacturers office a few minutes before her arrest, but stoutly maintained throughout her trial that she had nothing to do with the shooting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
FRESHMEN STRIKE
 ON ST. LOUIS PAPERS
ALL ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS IN THE CITY EXCEPT ONE ARE AF- FEcTED-THEY ISSUE A SIGNED STATEMENT.

St. Louis, May 2.-Following failure of the Web Pressmens union to reach an agreement with the local Newspaper Publishers association for a new scale, a strike was ordered today, calling the pressmen from all newspaper offices in the city except one.
 The following signed statement was issued tonight by the four newspapers affected by the strike:
 The employees in the pressrooms of the Globe Democrat, Post-Dispatch, Republic and Star-Chronicle members of Web Pressmen's union No. of St. Louis, de- clared a strike yesterday. It was called by the union in violation of arbitration contracts held by each of the papers pro- viding for arbitration of all differences which cannot be adjusted amicably other wise. The vice president of the Interna- tional Printing Pressmen's and Assistants ,union and officials of the local union disapproved of the action taken by the members and formally notified them they were violating their contracts with the publishers, and would be in contempt of the international union. The publishers offered to arbitrate all differences, waiv- ing any and all technicalities. The issue was, therefore, simply one of honorable observance of contract obligations and full fllment of formal arbitration agree ment
 Before the wallSout the publishers of- fered "a substantial increase in pay, but 1t was not accepted.
 'The St. Louis Pressmen's union No. 2 will not continue negotiations under terms of the interpa tional agreement. The international agreement is a contract be- tween the International Pressmen and As sistants' union, of which the St. Louis local is member, and the American Newspaper Publishers association, which provides that the publishers shall be pro- tected against strikes, boycotts, walkouts or interferences with the peaceful conduct of their business
 "The Globe-Democrat. by the Globe Printing company.
 "The Republic. by the publishers, George Knapp & Co.
 "The Post-Dispatch, by Pulitzer Pub fishing company.
 "The Star-C Chronicle, by the Star -Chron- cle Publishing company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
FOREIGN SAILORS WIN.
Americans Get Places In One of James
 town Boat Races.

Norfolk, May 2.-Foreign sailors had their innings in the Jamestown exposi- ton races between warship crews in Hampton Roads today In two of the three contests the American tars failed of place. England, Austria, Argen- tine and Germany all came in for hon ors in the second and third races, the first place being captured by the jack ies of England in both events. The American boys had the first all to themselves. It was freefor-all af- fair, and the seventeen entries repre- sented nearly every class of naval ten der that is propelled by cars. Before the race was half over 1t could be seen that the prize lay between the cutters of the United States ship Kearsarge and the Indiana. When the victorious crew from the Indiana passed between the lines of ships after the race. they received an ovation. The second and third races went to foreigners, the Englishmen carrying off the honors without much trouble. with the Ger man sailors their closest contestants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
France Is Willlnu.

Paris, May 2.-The Associated Press is able to announce authoritatively that France is willing to agree to any action taken by the United States looking to the creation of a joint tariff commission, similar to the one held at Berlin with a view to reaching a mutually satisfac- tory basis of settlement of questions now in dispute.
 It can be stated in advance that France will cordially agree to the foregoing. The French government feels grateful for the manner in which the Washington govern ment has arranged to expedite settle ment of the complaint with regard to the valuation of porcelain shipments at New York, and in return the foreign office is doing what it can to prevent the applica- ton of the customs officials to the ad- minstrations for rejection of the new form of meat certificates under the Amer can pure good law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
WATERWAYS COMMISSION
Listen to Statements By Burton and
 Smith on Rivers.

Washington, May 2.--The inland water ways commission today listened to state ments by Representative Burton and Com missioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith, the former relative to the general conditions of the streams of the country, and the latter devoted especially to canals and traffic along the coasts. Mir. Burton gave a great many figures relative to in- land transportation by water. accom- panied by comparisons with other coun- tries, but neither he nor Mir. Smith made any recommendations. Indeed, all the statements which have been so fare be- fore the commission have been intended to lay the foundation for future work, and have been intended to convey information rather than to make recommendation Mir. Smith will prepare a report op the canal question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
TOBETTER FRENCH
 TRADE RELATIONS
Won't Accept Agricultural De-
 partment Tags on Meats
INCREASE MANY DUTIES
Tariff Duties On American Cotton Seed oiI-The Shoe Trade In Danger of Being Wiped Out.
 Cereals Barred.

Washington, May 2.-The attitude of the French government in declining to accept as sufficient for importation purposes the tag of the agricultural department af- fixed to fresh meats, has convinced the state department officials that the time has arrived when the effort must be made to reach general agreement with France to govern the trade relations be- tween the two governments. It is be- lleved that the present attitude of the French customs officials is a result of extreme conservatism, rather than any actual opposition to modern American methods of meat inspection and certiti- cation. The French customs officials are naturally slow to change their methods of handling imports and besides 1t was pointed out these methods have not yet finally crystallized Into permanent form in this country in the short time that has elapsed since the enactment of the pure food law. It Is believed that the present issue is not a serious one. 1t has however served to direct the at tention of the officials to the necessity of framing a programme for the treat ment of all those issues that are de- veloping between France and America.
 Consul General Mason at Paris has called the attention of the state depart ment to the importance of a measure now pending before the French chambers in- creasing by more than 400 per cent the tariff duties on American cotton seed oil, which of course Is practically pro- hibitive rate.
 Another French proposition to which MT. Mason calls attention would with out doubt completely wipe out the four ishing and growing American shoe trade with France. as 1t proposes an increase of duty of so per cent. There are indica- tions of a purpose to similarly increase the duties on American grains and Hours and other agricultural products, and fur ther indications that general pressure Is to be brought to bear upon America not only by France the second of European nation to take this position, but the majority of the continental powers to secure special tariff concessions as to the price of admissions to their own ports of American products.
 In view of the failure of Congress to assent to any of the proposed reciprocity treaties to which the state department has committed itself, independently, nota- bly in the case of the pending French treaty, the officials are embarrassed in laying out a course of action that will prevent a general tariff war. Their course would have been easier had Congress, while declining to approve the French treaty, indicated what its own desires were.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
ROOSEVELT MEMBER
 ARMY OF POTOMAC
Veterans Pass Resolution to Super. sede War By Peaceful
 Arbitration.

Washington, May 2.-President Roose- welt was made an honorary member of the Society of the Army of the Potomac at its thirty-seventh annual reunion at the Belasco theatre in this city today. Gen.. N. M. Curtis of Ogdensburg, N. Y, for merly member of Congress, was elected president of the society to succeed Gen. Henry Dwight. The other officers were reelected as follows:
 Recording secretary, Gen. Horatio c. King; treasurer, Lieut.. Frank s. s. Holi- day. corresponding secretary, Col w. w. Fox.
 Several resolutions were adopted, the principal one being an effort to super sede war by peacemul arbitration. The resolution notes with deep interest the approaching session of The Hague con- ference, and earnestly hopes that a great step forward in the promotion of uni- versal peace and good will among nations may be secured through it's delibera- tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Great Stunt by Geronimo.
From Outing.

From outing
 In d single day Geronimo, when in hia prime, ran forty miles on foot, rode 300 miles on one stretch, fast as he could change horses, and so completely wore out the column which finally captured him that three sets of officers were need ed to finish the chase. and not more than one-third of the troopers who started were in at the finish. Wrinkled and crafty and cruel is his swarthy face to- day, but the fire of his internal energy has died and he Is no more than relic of the Geronimo of whom General Miles said after their first meeting: He rode into our camp and dismounted, 8 pris- oner. He was one of the brightest, most resolute, determined men I ever met. with the sharpest. dearest dark eye. Every movement showed power and en- ergy."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
TAFT TO SPEAK IN OKLAHOMA
Republicans Will Hold State conven.
 ton In June.

Oklahoma, May 2.-Secretary of War Taft wired the chairman of the repub- lican state committee of Oklahoma. which met here today, that he could make but one speech in Oklahoma on that he would be here the first week in June. The committee decided to hold state convention at the time of Secretary Taft's visit, and 1t is hoped to have him make his speech to this gathering
 The convention will decide whether the republicans shall put state ticket into the field and what attitude shall be assumed towards the constitution for the proposed new state of Okla homa at the special election on Au- gust 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
American Defends British Flag.

London, May 2.-The foreign office has not received any official advices regarding the action of Colonel Isauila of the Honduran revolutionary forces, in cutting down a British flag at Sa- lado, Honduras, which had been hoist ed by man named William Collins, for his protection, and which caused Commander Fullam of the United States gunboat Marietta to inform Isauia that the American marines would not allow insults to the British flag. Foreign Secretary Grey, how ever. has institutel inquiries in the matter with the view of thanking the United States for the friendly act of Commander Fullam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
CAPTAIN MACKLIN IS
 FOUND NOT GUILTY
Acquitted Fully and Honorably of Neg Iect of Duty Connected With the
 Brownsville "Shooting-Up."

San Antonio Tex, May 2-The court martial which has been trying Capt. Ed gar Macklin of the Twenty-ifth infantry, in connection with the shooting up' of Brownsville, went into secret session at noon today and after sitting one hour returned verdict of not guilty for the accused. The verdict was not made pub
 lie at once. but first went to Col. R. w.
 Hoyt, the reviewing authority, who later gave out the decision of the court. The accused was found not guilty on all charges and specifications and the verdict read; Acquitted fully and honorably."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Vote for Wisconsin Senator.

Madison, Wis. May 2.-Five ballots were taken at the republican senatorial cau- GUS tonight The voting was character ized by the casting of complimentary votes without seriously affecting the to- tals of the leading candidates. The forty eighth ballot resulted: Cooper r, Esch 17, Patten IA. Lenroot IS, Stephenson IS, Baensch B. Winkler. Hoard, Spooner, Wy lie, Leroy and Ingram 1 each. The cau- GUS will be held again Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
UNION MEN SEE THE PRESIDENT.
He Will Write Letter to Be Read at
 Meeting.

Washington, May 2-w1lliam A. Cows let, John H. Henry and Murat Brown, representatives of the Central Federated union of New York. had a talk with the President today concerning his letter to Representative sherman. describing Messrs. Mover and Haywood as nndesir- able citizens. While they declined to say anything about their interview further than that 1t was pleasant and satisfae- tory. It was learned that the President will write a letter to the union to be read at its next meeting, which will occur Sunday, at which time the committee also will make a report The committee was accompanied by James B. Reynolds, who arranged for the interview with the Pres ident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Three Killed in Mine Accident.

Harrisburg, Pa. May 2.-Three men were killed, six injured, three fatally, today in an accident in an ore mine at Riddlesburg, Bedford county. The men were all foreigners. A shifting crew placed a car on which the men had been unloading ore on a trestle while other cars were being placed. When the engine backed to the main track 1t struck the car, which was de- railed and fell thirty feet in to creek helOW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Judge Greene's Charge.

Judge Greene began his charge to the jury shortly before o'clock. He care fully reviewed the evidence on both sides and instructed the jury how to consider it. Three things" said Judge Greene. 'enter into every trial or this nature the evidence of the witnesses, the law as given by the court, and the application of the law to the evidence by the jury" He next explained the nature of the charge and the difference between the different degrees of homicide, which are murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree and manslaughter in the first degree. He explained the law of self defense and said that before a man could envoke that law he must himself be free from bringing on the conflict, that he must act under the belief of a present impending danger of life or grlevous bodily harm, and he must retreat if re- treat be possible without adding to his danger No words of insult nor appear ance of eowardlce can justify man in killing another. Nothing but the law of self-preservation from death or grievous bodily harm will excuse homicide, and that will not avail the person who by word or act provokes the difficulty"
 In the course of his charge to the jury Judge Greene quoted several decisions of the supreme court of Alabama applicable to the various phases of the case.
 The defendants attorneys offered sev- eral charges in writing, which were given as they were in accordance with the oral charge previously delivered.
 The jury retired at II o'clock last night, at which time they had not reached a verdict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
20, 72Q Immigrants Reach
 Neh York in 24 Hours

New York, May An records for the number of immigrants arriving at the port of New York in a single day will have been broken in the twenty-four hours ending at 8 o'clock tonight By that hour fourteen steamships will have brought into the harbor since ocloek last night OPS immigrants from nearly every section of the civilized world. This exceeds fully 5000 the largest number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Women Tennis Champions.

New York, May 2.-Miss May Sutton and Mrs. Barger Wallace won their places in the final round of the signles today on the law tennis court of the St. Nicholas rink. The California girl came through by the default of Miss Emily Scott Mrs. Barger Wallach won her bracket after hotly contested three-set match with Miss Juliet Adee. The latter had the match well in hand, but lost the last deciding set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
INSURANCE COMPANY PLANS.
Informal Conference Held Yesterday
 to Discuss Next Step.

Several subscribers to the stock of the life insurance company which Ex-Gov William D. Jelks is about to form, met in conference in the office of Cabaniss & Bowie in the First National bank build ing, yesterday. After discussing plans in detail, Governor Jelks was authorized to call meeting for the purpose of organ izng whenever matters were far enough advanced for beginning active business. The company is to have capital of $500, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
THIRD TERM FOR THE ASKING, SAYS MORTON
President of the Equitable Life De- cares Many Believe Roosevelt Will
 Accept the Nomination.

Wheeling, w. Va, May 2.-President Roosevelt can have the nomination for the presidency again for the asking. says Paul Morton, president of the Equitable Life Assurance society, and former Secre- tary of the Navy. who is here to cele- brate the twentieth anniversary of the local agency of the Equitable. MT. Morton said:
 'l am a strong partisan of the Pres ident. If he would run again there is not the slightest doubt that the republican national committee would nominate him by exclamation. Many believe he can be induced to accept"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
MOTHER WINS IN
 CONTEST FOR CHILD
Crowd In Court Room Gave Purse to Mrs. Richardson, Who Took Boy
 From Father.

Atlanta, May 2.-(Special) Shortly after o'clock this afternoon the court contest between mother and grandfather over possession of Westly Richardson, years old, was decided by the ordinary m favor of the mother.
 During the trial MT. Sanding of Oxford, Ga, the father of Mrs. Matte Richard son, the mother. appeared in the court room. He and his daughter had not seen each other for years and a love feast fol- lowed To show their sympathy with the mother the crowd in the court room made up a purse for her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
a4oo BrickIayers Locked Out.

Philadelphia. May 2.-After vainly try ing since Friday of last week to settle their trade dispute, which involves the question of the granite cutters right to set stone which they have finished, the Journeymen Brcklayers of this city, te the number of 2400 were locked out to- night by the master bricklayers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Mysterious Death In Atlanta.

Atlanta May 2.-fspecial )-Mystery surrounds the death this afternoon of William c. Glazier, an employe of the Gholstip Mattress company. He was seen about o'clock go into an ounoccupied house on Houston street and soon screams were heard. investigation resulted in find in, his body lying on the floor and life extinct. Suicide Is one theory advanced. Coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
FOURTEEN VICTIMS
 IN WHIPPLE SHAFT
Three More Bodies Removed Yester- day-AlI Now Are Accounted
 For.

Charleston, W. Va, May 2.-Three more bodies were removed from the Whipple shaft later this afternoon, making total of fourteen victims. The mine has been thoroughly explored and all who were working on the day of the accident have been accounted for.
 The damage to the mine will be re- paired and operations resumed Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Atlanta Couple Married Secretly.

Atlanta May 2.-(Special) al)-Announce ment was made today of the secret mar riage six months ago in Augusta of two prominent Atlantans MT. Andrew Mich ols Houston and Miss Louise Moultrie Hit. The marriage occurred October 2i, 1906 The only objection the parents had to the match was the youth of the con- tracing parties. However, both have been forgiven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Death Sentence for Assault.

Frankfort, Ky, May 2.-1'he Kentucky law lnnictlng the death penalty for crim- inaI assault was sustained in a remark ably terse and comprehensive opinion filed by the court of appeals today, af' firming a death sentence imposed on Har- rison Alexander. colored, for an assault on white woman in Muhlenburg county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Mrs. Cooke Prostrated.
Sensation In Baltimore.

Baltimore, March 2.--The publication of the story concerning MT. Cooke created a sensation in this city, where he is well known from his connection with Grace church. which Is one of the leading Epis- copal churches of the city, and one of the wealthiest Inquiry among his inti- mate friends failed to disclose any knowl- edge of his whereabouts, all declaring that they had not seen or heard of his presence in Baltimore within a recent period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Ominous.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Pardon me, old man" said the old boarder, but we don't want to lose you and l just want to warn you that you'd better begin to pay something on your board"
 'Why?' asked the new boarder.
 ''I noticed that the landlady was dans gerousy polite to you this morning.