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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
OIL TRUST CASE OF
 VAST IMPORTANCE
ATTORNEY GENERAL HApLEY STATES THAT CUSTER OF THE STANDARD FROM MISSOURI IS AssURED-EFFEcT GENERAL.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 25.-Attorney General Hadley, when asked last night for an expression in reference to the de- eision of Judge Robert Anthony, in the Standard Oil case yesterday, said:
 T am of course. gratified by the de- cision rendered by Judge Anthony, and particularly gratif1ed that 1t sustains the contention of the state upon every con- troverted issue of fact and law It Is so well sustained by the evidence and tho authorities that feel confident 1t will be affirmed by the supreme court
 '"The decision will be, in my opinion, of a far-reaching importance on commercial and industrial affairs and indicating with out exaggeration the case in its final result can be regarded as one of the most important in the history of the litigation, not only of this state, but of the nation.
 If the Standard oil company, the greatest combination Of money and of power ever known, is forced by the decis- ions of the courts to organize and con- duct it's business in accordance with law, then there will be but little hope for other enterprises to do otherwise. The most important problem, in my opinion, that confronts the American people today is as to whether the great combinations of wealth can continue as they have in the past in open defiance and violation of the laws of the nation and of the state This decision is of far-reaching importance in that it tends to a proper solution of this problem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Tennis Elbow.

From the London Hospital.
 Nearly every form of sport is liable to give rise to some special surgical lesion, taking the form either of a fracture of a bone or tearing of some muscle or liga- nent. In most cases the lesion is definite and obvious, but in the case of the so- called tennis eblow the exact nature of the injury is obscure.
 It is highly probable that the lesion Is not quite the same in all cases, although there are certain signs common to all. In most cases there Is definite tenderness on pressure about the external codyle of the numerous, especially on the posterior aspect, and acute pain Is caused by any forcible and complete extension of the elbow. In some cases this pan Is felt most sharply when the arm Is extended and at the same time supinated, as occurs when low ball Is struck in tennis. In these cases 1t is probable, that the injury has been inflicted in the effort to take such ball.
 In other cases, again, the injury appears to be caused by forcible back handed stroke, and it is this stroke in particular which causes most pain, and may give rise to a recurrence of the symptoms after they have subsided. In these cases the forearm Is extended and pronated and the extensor muscles of the arm and fore arm are chiefly involved Considering the position of the injury, 1t seems prob able that in these cases the injury con- sists in tearing of muscular fbers. Ten his elbow is a troublesome condition. in- tractable to treatment, and liable to recur even after prolonged rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
WANT PRESIDENT
 TO KEEP HANDS OFF
MEN BEHIND FAIRBANkS BOOM ASK FOR NO FAVoRS, HOPE FOR No BOUQUET OR "sANouET OF BRICK BATS"

Washington, May 25.-(speclal. .)-senator Hemenway of Indiana was White House visitor today, and 1t Is inferred from what the senator says that the men behind the vice presidential boom are asking no fa- vors of the President, and will be content if he keeps hands off, Mr Hemenway re- marked:
 'fts a long time off until the nomina- ton Is made, and there VIII be session of Congress and many corners to round between now and then. We are satisfied to wait"
 "wiIl the President say anything in his Indianapolis speech that will be friendly to the vice president"
 We neither expect bouquets nor brick bats at that time. The President and vice president will be much together during the formers visit to Indianapolis, and the Indiana people will give both of them a rousing and cordial reception Accord Ing to well informed Fairbanks leaders the vice president does not believe that a candidate for the presidency should make the race with the backing of an ad- ministration. He thinks that every man should stand on his individual merits. That Is why his leaders have not made ef- forts to get to the country an expression of the approval of the President. All they want is to be left without bouquets or brickbats,' and they will take care Of the situation themselves.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
DIET OF FINLAND OPENS.
Geirard, Representing the Emperor, Reads Speech From the Throne.

Helsingfors Finland, May 25.-The first single chamber diet of Finland, the mem bers of which were elected under the new constitution, was formally opened in this city this afternoon.
 Governor General Geirard, representing Emperor Nicholas, read the speech from the theme, which was short and colorless, merely exhorting the new parliament to labor diligently in the interests of the grand duchy.
 In reply the president of the diet Judge Svinhufvud, delivered an address after alluding to the passing of the hated Bob rkoff regime He declared the diet al- ways would be guided by the people by respect for the rights for Finland and the full restoration of the ancient and legal status of the duchy.
 At the conclusion of the president s speech, the governor general gave notice of series of measures to be submitted to the diet and after his announcement the proceedings came to an end with hearty cheering for the Emperor, led by the official preclpitator
 The socialist members, who at the last moment decided to attend the opening ceremonies, remained silent during this demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
DANIEL OPPOSES
 ROAD OWNERSHIP Proposition Would Mean Despair of Republic NOT OUT FOR PRESIDENCY Democratic Platform Should Enumer- ate Broad Principles and Get
 Tcgether-Good Chance
 of Victory.
NOT OUT FOR PRESIDENCY

Washington, May -tspecial) )-senator whose name for the democratic presi- dential nomination has brought out fa- vorable comment, says he is in no sense a candidate, although the mention of his name is naturally gratifying. As to the platform, the senator says:
 q am not undertaking to frame any democratic platform that suits existing conditions, but I would say offhand that think the national democratic platform should enuncate broad general democratic principles, and be confined to those things upon which the democrats are generally agreed Thus limited, 1t would bring to- gether the democratic forces of the United States, and if they could be brought to. gether they would have an excellent chance of victory.
 Such a platform would of course include fair and just regulations of the corpora tions engaged in interstate commerce. It should of course take the constitution fairly and justly interpreted as It's guide, and have the public welfare as its sole aim. Also 1t would not entertain any proposition for the United States to own the roads or the vehicles engaged in transportation
 What the far distant future may bring, no man can say, but such a propo- sition means the reversal of democracy and the despair of the republic. More over 1t diverts the mind from the pro gressive regulation of those things which are clearly within the constitutional power of Congress and which meet with the appreciation of wise and prudent men. With respect to the tariff, we have never had a tariff framed upon any technical theory advocated before it's passage and the conditions In this country are such that 1t will be extremely difficult if not impossible to draw a line of differentia- ton, which would throw all cases on one side or the other of that line. A judicious revision of the tariff, not wreckng nor a doctrinaire revision would best meet the flair public sentiment on the subject, and the conditions which are to be dealt with. People will exact that they shall not be disparaged for the benefit of foreigners abroad or monopo- lists at home. We should not develop other countries at the expense of this country: pay other laborers at the ex- pense of our consumers.
 Tt is generally agreed that the gold standard should not be menaeed or dis turbed by any proposition whatsoever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
An Umbrella Delays Wedding.

From the Chicago Examiner.
 Keturah Beers has been through much more this winter than has been generally known, and because of 1t all, the day for her wedding to Robert Tilden Kingsbury of Keene, N. H., is still indefinitely placed for sometime during June"
 It was early in the season when Miss Beers was attending the several pre-nup- tial entertainments given for Alice Will cox, at whose wedding to MT. Wilson of Buffalo she served as bridesmaid, that the trouble started. There were four young people coming together in a car rlage from a belated dance, and on reach ing Miss Beers home on Lake avenue, first en route, she became entagled In a heretofore invisible umbrella. The handle was of silver and pearl and struck Miss Beers upper lip a most severe blow. For a few minutes the pain was acute, but it died away and Miss Beers laughed at the accident and said good night
 The bone, after a few days. began to rebel at the severity of the blow. It be- came lnflamed and in March Miss Beers had to undergo a serious and painful operation which included the scraping of the bone of the nose and upper jaw, and which held her prisoner Tor many weeks. She is almost recovered by this time, but has been so delayed in her wedding plans that 1t may be that June may slip by before the day is set.
 She is the daughter O MT. and Mrs. J. H. Beers, and her mothe7 is especially well known in the work he School of Domestic Science, the V IS club and other club work of the 'iy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
ROADS FIGHT RATES
 IN NORTH CAROLINA
Bill In Equity Filed by Stockholders of Atlantic Coast Llne--Prays
 for Injunction.

Asheville, N C., May 25.--A bill in equity was filed in the United States circuit court this afternoon by Nelson Buckley and other stockholders of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company against that company, it's directors, managers and agents and also against the corporation commission of North Carolina. The bill prays for an injunc- ton against the railroad commission CTS, restraining them from publishing and enforcing the recent rates provid- ed by the act of the legislature of North Carolina. Among other points raised Is one that the power conferred upon the corporation commission of North Carolina to fix just and reason able rates is a Judicial function, and while the commission exists with such powers, the legislature can not inter- fere and undertake to exercise what, under the policy of North Carolina, is a judicial function.
 The injunction which was granted by Judge Pritchard is made returnable be- fore him in this city June 26 and 27
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
SAW NEGROES SHOOT
 UP BROWNSVILLE
Mcdonald Tells Incidents of the
 Raid
CAPTAIN KELLY ON STAND
Chairman of Citizens Committee In- vestigatlng Shooting Says Soldiers Discipline Was Lax-C ensures
 Captain Mcdonald.

Washington May 25.-Capt William Kelly, who was chairman of the citizens committee which began an investigation of the Brownsville affray on the day following the shooting, was q witness before the Senate committee on military affairs He Is a banker and d former army officer He discussed the relations beween soldiers and the Mexican police in Brownsville prior to the affray and expressed the opinion that the poica had been unnecessarily harsh in dealing with negro soldiers and that the latter had resented the ill-treatment.
 The discipline of the negro soldiers was described by Captain Kelly as being very lax and the attitude of the men towards their officers was said to be almost dls- conducted by the citizens committee and of the trouble the citizens had with Cap tain Mcdonald of the Texas Rangers, who came there at the instance of the gover- nor of Texas to assist the citizens. Cap- tain eKlly said he told Captain Mcdonald that he perhaps meant well, but that his methods in dealing with the negroes, who were then under suspicion of having com mitted outrage, would bring a conflict between the people and the soldiers.
 Captain Mcdonald attempted to bull doze the soldiers and was stirring them up so that the people feared fresh out break.
 Captain eT<lly recited indetail the In vestigation conducted by the citizens.
 After Captain Kelley concluded, Sena- tor Rorakes called J. B. Mcdonald of Brownsville, who had been subpoenaed at the request of senators who support ed the action of the President in dismiss sion of the negro soldiers. These sena- tors had not intended to call Mcdonald, but Foraker insisted he be put on the stand He testified he was aroused by firing and going down town to a point opposite the barracks he heard two shots fired from inside the wall. A third shot followed which he said was fired from the gallery of one of the barracks. The wit ness said that he then saw a group of about fifteen or twenty negro soldiers out side the barracks gate and that the group divided, one half going up Elizabeth street and the other half going up the Cowan alley.
 He said he watched the latter party until they began firing into the Cowan house and that he then went home for fear of being shot himself. He was called by Senator Foraker to prove that he had occupied a position commanding a view of the garrison wall, and had not seen any soldiers climb over the wall Two wit nesses, who had testified heretofore, were recalled to clear up minor point, and an adjournment was then taken until Mon daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
PRESIDENTS PLANS
 ON GEORGIA DAY
10000 MEN FROM THE ARMY AND NAVY WILL PARADE AT JAMES ToWN-PREsIDENT WILL AC- cEPT SERVICE FOR BATTLEsHIP

Washington May 25.-Arrangements have practically been completed for the part the President is to take In the ex- ercises incident to Georgia day, June 10, at the Jamestown exposition. w. N. Mitch ell, the president of the Georgia com mission, was in conference with Secretary Loeb today regarding the details of the visit The programme is to include music, a parade of probably 1000 or more men from the army, navy and militia an ad- dress introducing the President by MI. Mitchell, a reply by the President and the pronouncing of the benedlction by Car dinal Gibbons.
 An incident of the trip will be the pre- sentation by Governor Terrell of Georgia of a $10OOO silver service to the battleship Georgia, named after that state. The presentation Is 10 pc made to President Roosevelt who will accept on behalf Of the captain of the vessel. Governor Ter rell is to be accompanied by his staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
BANK WREcKER RELEASED.
E. M. Johnson Says He Will Make
 Restitution of Money.

Denver, Colo, May 25.--E M. John son, former president of the Fidelity Savings association of Denver convict ed September 2, 1905, of having wrecked that institution and sentenced to the state penitentiary for a term of not less than two years, was set free today on parole by Gov. Buchtel. On leav- ing prison Johnson said that he would make restitution to the people who lost their money in the savings associa- tion's failure, if ever able to do so.
 Depositors have received about 20 per cent of their claims, which amount ed to nearly a million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Reporting tho counclIIar.

From the Boston Post.
 The local reporters of certain provfn- cial town, having been found fault with for their method of reporting the speeches at the councils meetings, re- taliated by giving the speech of one of the members exactly as 1t was spoken. When the councillor looked for his speech next morning 1t read as follows
 ''The reporters-ought not to-the re- porters ought not to be the ones to judge of what Is important-not to say what should be left out-but-the mem- bers can only judge of what is important. AS las my speeches-as the reports-as what I say is reported sometimes no one-nobody can understand from the re- ports-what 1t is-what I mean. So-it strikes melt has struck me certain mat ters-things that appear of no impor- tance-are sometimes left out-omitted The reporters-the papers-points are re- ported mean-to make a brief statement what the paper thinks of interest is re- ported"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
They Are Hard to Please. From the Kansas City Star.


 One of the troubles of telephone com panles is to give new subscribers tele- phone numbers that are satisfactory. Some have a fancy for certain num- bers already in use. Others have preju- dices against numbers that they abso- lutely refuse to accept.
 A few days since the manager of a Kansas City sub-station gave 1909 as the number of a phone just installed.
 Cant you change that number?" came voice over the wire.
 What's wrong with it?" asked the manager.
 Just look at that 13 in the number. And see how the figures add up. It's IS any way you take it."
 A woman who had just moved to Kan sas City asked that the telephone num- Der given her be changed to one which she suggested.
 We want the same number we had in Topeka" she exclaimed. Were so used to 1t that we can hardly get along with out 1t"
 Make our number an even 1000," re- quested another woman. We can't get our name in the directory for some time but if you give us that number our friends will remember it easily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Cotton Exchange Election Contest.

New York, May 25.-For the first time in eleven years there is to be contest on the New York cotton exchange for control of the management. News to this effect was made known on the floor of the exchange today when two tickets were posted for the annual election, which will take place on June 8. James H. Parker will head both tickets, but for other of fees there will be a contest. It is un- derstood that the question of reform in contracts will be an issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Guest Won.
Trom the Boston Post


 The cigar stand in the lobby of a cer- tain hotel Is nearer the door than the desk is. and frequently people who have never stayed at the hostelry will go to the stand to register. The other evening a man from up in the north part of the state entered the lobby and went to the cigar stand.
 "what are your prices7" he asked of the girl.
 Prom 10 to 50 cents," she replied, thinking he meant the price of cigars.
 "Geel Is that all?'' he asked. Sounds good to me-"
 The girl put three boxes of cigars on the case. The man took a Havana. tomary to set 'em' up to every new guest?'
 The girl thought it was one of the usual little pleasantries men unload at the stand. "Oh, yes" she said.
 Well" said the man from the country, "where is the register?"
 "Right here" said the girl, pointing to the cash register.
 He thought 1t a joke and laughed Where's the book?" he asked when he had finished laughing. T meant to put my name down."
 You don't have to register when you buy a cigar" said the girl. She didn't know just what was wrong with that man.
 But I want a room," he said.
 "Oh," came from the girl. she real ized the mistake that had been made "Theres the desk over there. This is the cigar stand. Go there and get your room"
 Then she dropped into a chair to laugh Pretty soon the clerk came to the stand
 Say" he said to the girl, what made you tell that man we had rooms here for from 10 to 50 cents a night? He said he wasn't cheap and would take the quarter one. He's gone away with bad opinion of us"
 That's not the worst of it, said the girl. Hes gone away with one of our 15-cent cigars, too.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Planted Explosive Crop.

Drumore (Penn.) Cor. Philadelphia North
 American.
 Josiah Shocks planted 20 pounds of dy- namite in a field last fall intending to use in this spring in blowing up stumps. He had cahnce to get the dynamite at a bargain, and he took 1t, believing that the stuff would go up in price.
 MT. Shocks unfortunately died during the winter. and before he passed away neglected to tell those about him of the dynamite.
 A few weeks ago the heirs decided to plant that particular field in the staple crop of the district-tobacco-and a farm hand was sent out with a blow and two mules.
 Along toward Il o'clock, when the wom- en folks were preparing to ring the din- ner bell, there was a rumble as of dis tant thunder, and few minutes later part of plowshare fell near Red Run. The farm hand and the mules are yet to be heard from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Pleasant Joke.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
 An American on visit to London took a bus to the city every morning, where he had business to do with an Anglo American firm. He always sat behind the driver. On the first journey he noticed that on arriving at a certain corner the driver took out his big silver watch dangled it to and fro a few times and winked jovially at an individual who stood at the door of a shop.
 "Why do you do that?" the American asked.
 well" said the driver, taking his pipe from his mouth. that's litt,e joke we as between us, bein as we are old friends. You see, his father was anged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Excitement In Guatemala.

Guatemala City, May %.-When the re- port was circulated yesterday that the court-martial which had been in session three days. trying the persons charged with complicity in the attempt on the life of President Cabrera, April 29, had handed down sentences of death in the cases of nineteen of the prisoners, the greatest excitement prevailed here and later in the day delegation of 100 wom- en went to the private residence of the president and requested him to exercise clemency. He informed the delegation that the report was incorrect but that he would consider their petition when the decision of the court-martial is rendered.
 G. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
COTTON CONFERENCE.
Two Hundred and Fifty Delegates AL
 ready In Vienna.

Vienna, May 25.-More than 25O dele gates to the international cotton confer ence which will be held here May 27-30, are already arriving. The municipality is arranging number of festivities In honor of the visitors. The American delegates are ten in number. Of these Harvey. Jor- dan and c. V. Barrett will report on cot ion culture, A. S. Terrell on the extension of cotton planting in the southern states, and Donald Rose and F. T. Charles on cotton spinning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
IF NOT ROOSEVELT
 BRYAN'S ELECTED
Senator Borne of Oregon Booms Pres. ident for Third Term-Takes
 New Tack.

Washington, May 25.-(Specal. )-Sena- tor Bourne of Oregon, who daily gives out an interview booming President Roosevelt for second elective term, has taken a new tack in his line of argu- ments. Having convinced himself that there are no objections to the third term on the part of the people of the country, he now says that unless Roosevelt Is nominated Bryan will be elected.
 Bryan" says the senator, "can beat any of the rest of them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
A Charity Worker.

From the Boston Post.
 A crowd of richly dressed women and men were coming from the charity ball. It was a. m. A poor woman stands at the outer door. asking aims. A lady appears. attired In a white satin wrap, anG quickly enters her carriage.
 Would you be so kind as to give me a trihe?
 The lady pulls up the window. I'm possible! I have been dancing for you the whole night'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Noted Mail Carrier Dies.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 25.-After an un- even battle with pneumonia, Henry Carey. city mail carrier, died here to- day. He was at one time president of the National Association of Letter Car riers and at the time of his death he was the secretary of branch No. 99 of the or ganization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Oldest Engineer on M., K. &T Killed.

Muskogee, I. T., May 25.-David Reese, the oldest engineer on the Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas railroad, and who was engineer of President Roose- velt's train through the territory two years ago, was instantly killed by a mail crane today, while he was leaning out of the cab window.