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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
FULLAM'S MESSAGES ARE TEMPERED WITH Leaves U. s. Marines Stationed
 in Honduras < MANY OUTRAGEOUS s-sTS. Commander of U. S. Gus at Marl- etta Writes BonlIIa Tb',s' ime Has
 Come to Protect elsn ln-
 terests in centra. America.
MANY OUTRAGEOUS ITS

Puerto Cortez May 7 via New Orleans, May l3.-Commander Fullan of the United States gunboat Marietta has had another unpleasant experience with Central Amer ican administrative methods. This is the tampering with his official telegrams by Honduran commander.
 Commander Fullan had been given or ders that the American marines be with drawn from San Pedro, one of the few in- terior towns to which American soldery has been sent. On the day the troops were to leave he learned that Hanuellto Bonilla, commander at San Pedro, had been reading his telegrams and delaying their transmission until it suited him to forward them. Commander Fullam wired Provisional President Davila at Teguci- galpa that he hoped 1t would not be nec- assary for the Americans to take posses sion of the Hopduran telegraph lines to maintain good order. Davils replied, con demning the San Pedro commandapt and action, and the latter then wired the American commander that 1t was tele- graph operator who delayed and super vised the messages without authority.
 The result was that instead of with drawing the marines, Commander Fullam
 
 ever, probably be withdrawn in a few days. The American commanders idea of the situation in Honduras is shown by the following extract from his letter to Commandant Bonilla:
 You and l very well know that many ciolent and outrageous acts have been perpetrated against foreigners. The time has come to protect foreign interests in Central America by demanding of off, ficials, and by holding them personally responsible for, the same degree of se- curity that Is assured at all times in other civilized countries.'
 An amusing feature of the recent as- sault upon an American negro in Puerto Cortez was the order issued by the com mandant of the port to hold a summary inquiry into the landing of American marines who came ashore from the Ma rietta on the run to save the negro. A vigilance service has now been organized to prevent disorders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
FRANCE MAY MAKE
 MILITARY MOVE
OCCUPATION OF OUDJA NOT EF- FECTIVE IN BRINGING SULTAN TO TERMs-THE RUMoR HAS A DEPRESSING EFFECT.

Paris, May 13.-Rumors to the effect that France is about to make formal military move in Morocco, owing to the occupation of Audja not beings effective
 in bringing the Sultan to comply with the French demands, growing out of the murder of Dr. Marchamp, have great ly affected financial circles with view to the prospect gloomily. No official con- firmation of the report could be obtained. The foreign office, however, has received number of dispatches relative to the anarchy prevailing in the vicinity of Mo rocco City, showing that the authority of the Sultan Is virtually non-existent and the question probably is under con sideration whether 1t will be necessary to intervene for the protection of Europeans. A decision on this point is not likely to be reached until the arrival of mail advices from M. Reginault, the French minister at Tangier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
DOUGLASS ADMITS
 TAKING $1,OOO,OOO
FORMER LOAN CLERK OF TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA ACTED ON LAWYERS ADVICE TO RE- COUP LOSSES IN SPECULATION.

New York, May 19.-Details of a confes- sion made by William O. Douglass, for mer loan clerk of the Trust Company of America, made public today, are to the effect that acting on the advice of law yer, he planned to steal s1,000,000 worth of securities, in order to compel the Trust Company of America to overlook his minor thefts Douglass has already pleaded guilty to larceny and is awaiting sentence.
 According to his confession he first took small quantities of bonds and bor- rowing money on them, lost 1t Is specu- lation. When it was evident that he could not retrieve his losses a lawyer was con- suited, who advised that the only way out of the dilemma was to steal $1,O00O00 worth of securities and turn them over to the lawyer, who might negotiate with the officials of the trust company for their return.
 Douglass understanding was that the lawyer expected to get s200,O0O from the trust company for the restoration of the securities which would have been suf- ficient to cover the amounts Douglass had already borrowed and lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Colonel Green Dies In Georgia.

Dalton, Ga, May 13.-Col. Ben H. Green, son of Gen. Duff Green. and one of the most prominent men of North Georgia died at his home here late last night, aged 86 During the middle of last cen- tury he was actively engaged In govern ment affairs. being secretary of the Mex ican legation and later serving as repre- sentative of the United States In the West Indies. He has lived in Dalton since 1855. 
 also inundated with messages of congrat- ulation.
 The guests at the wedding were Mrs Jeanette Gilman, mother of the bride
 Mir and Mrs. A. A. Thomas, of McKees- port, Pa, brother-in-law and sister <f the bride; MT. and Mrs. Albert Peck, of Gloversville, N. r.; MT. and Mrs. Alfred A. Corey, of Braddock Pa, father and
 mother of the groom, MT. and Mrs. A.
 A. Corey, Jr.. of Donore, Pa; MT. and
 Mrs. Arthur Stanley Riggs, of New York.
 brother-in-law and sister of the groom;
 Miss Frances Erskne Shaw, of London; Judge and Mrs Ebert II. Gary, of New
 York; MT. and Mrs Ava Dinkey. of Pittsburg; James taylor. of New York; Alfred Carr, of New York; chas w. Baker, of New York. w. s. Mccormick, New York; Geo M Wolsey of New York; D. O. Kerr. of Pittsburg; Lieutenant Commander Clelland Davis. U. s. N; Frank Mayer. Philadelphia; Mir. and Mrs. John Bennett Meehan. of New York. and Jas H. Slocum, Mir. Corey's secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Brown Not Notified.

Columbus. O., May 1S.-Walter Brown of Toledo, chairman of the republican state central committee, arrived here to- night and has since been in conference with w. Ivorys, state commissioners of insurance, who is manager of the Taft canvass for the republican nomination for president in Ohio
 Before leaving Toledo Chairman Brown said he would not rescind his call for the meeting of the state central committee in this city Wednesday. Telegrams have been sent by Senator Dick to members of the state central committee, however. calling off the conference which was to include members of the central and execu- tive committees and county chairmen- Chairman Brown says that Senator Dick did not consult him before taking this ac- ton. The position Chairman Brown will take under the circumstances is not known. A statement will probably be issued by him later after his conference with MT. Ivorys tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
REVERSED DECISION
 IN WHISKY CASE
EXPRESS COMPANIES CHARGED WITH TRAFFIC IN NWHISKY-JUS- TIcE BREWER HOLDS UNDER INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

Washington, May 13.-The supreme court of the United States today reversed the decision of the court of appeals of Adams Express company vs the com monwealth of Kentucky, involving the ai- legged traffic in whisky through the instru- mentality of the express companies which was favorable to the company. There were two of the cases, both charging that the express companies were using the privileges of interstate carriers to ship liquor into the state and sell 1t contrary to state laws. They originated in the counties of Knox and Laurel, both of which are prohibited from the liquor traf- fic. It was charged that the sales of whisky had been made in both counties in accordance with custom under which a business is done by the express com- panies. In both cases the whisky was shipped from Cincinnati, but in the ab- sence of any consignee it was charged that shipments are constantly made in this way and the liquor delivered. It was further contended that Cincinnati liquor men procured the names of user of liquor in the prohibition counties and keep on hand for them at the local ex- press offices a constant supply of intoxi- cants to be delivered to them when ever paid for and that the system results in turning many of the express offices into liquor storehouses on a small scale. The express companies resisted the pro- ceeding on the plea that they were only common carriers, obligated under their contracts to make collection on "C. o. D." packages and on the ground that inasmuch as the goods are brought into Kentucky from Ohio, and prohibition of the business under the state law is an Interference with interstate commerce. Justice Brewer held that the traffic is in- terstate commerce and hence not subject to state regulation. Justice Harlan dis sented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Releases Prisoners,

Mobile, May 13.-Capt. Holm of the Nor wegiap stearser Rratsan the arrived heFs duras, reports that the policemen arrest ed on orders of Capt. Fullam of the gun boat Marietta have been released from prison aboard the American war vessel. He reported that the Marietta and Pa ducah were sti1l at Puerto Cortez doing police duty.
 Passengers who arrived on the Brattan report that there is no doubt about Sierra taking charge of the government of Hon duras at president, despite the efforts of the friends of Policarapo Bonilla. Arias, another leader, has joined hands with Sierra. The passengers who came to the coast from Tagucigalpa report that the provisional president, Disonio Davilla, will try to prevent the entrance of Sierra into the capitol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
AGAIN WAR BREAKS OUT IN HONDURAS Who is to Be President of the
 Republic? TO ATTACK TEGUClGALPA Two Small Armies Marching on Town Led by Nlcaraeuan and Hon.
 duran Aspirants for
 Leadership.
TO ATTACK TEGUClGALPA

Puerto Cortez, May 12.-(via New Or leans, May 13.)-War is again breaking out in Honduras, according to travellers arriving here from the interior. The fighting this time is between the same armies which took tpart in the conquest just completed, but with a new align ment of parties.
 The quarrel is over who shall be pres ident. Nicarauguans as well as Hondu- rams comprise the present belligerents. This time, however, the Nicaraguans, in stead of fighting as conquerors, are marching under the guise of peacema- kers. their object being to support with arms one of the presidential aspirants. At present two small armies are reported to be marching against Tegucigalpa, while third has salled out to meet them Gen. Terencio Sierra leader of one of these armies, is himself a presidential candidate.
 His army was organized at Amalpa and its exact whereabouts Is now un- known. The second attacking column is said to be led by General Herrera, in command of 5000 Nicaraguans.
 He left Tegucigalpa some time ago os- tensively to go to Nicaragua for the purpose of getting his family and bring ing it to Honduras. Herrera Is an avowed Sierra supporter In opposition to these forces Gen. Donlsio Gutierrez has marched from Teguclgalpa and is said to have stopped the Nicaraguan party at Nacaome.
 Whether this was serious fighting has not been learned. Gutierrez Is a sup porter of Policarpo Bonilla for presi- dent, though the latter Is at present in prison in San Salvador.
 Davila, now provisional president of Honduras, Is quietly going ahead with administrative affairs and does not ap- pear openly in the quarrel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
'REVOLUTIONISTS GET MACHINE GUNS President Cabrera Will Get His
 Own Medicine MOVEMENT IS ORGANIZED Cabrera Moved Down Revolutionists Last Summer With Machine Guns.
 The Lesson Will Be
 Profitable.
MOVEMENT IS ORGANIZED

City of Mexico. May 13.-Machine guns will play a big part in the coming revo- lution against Guatemala. The revolu- tionists, who are now organizing a move ment against the Cabrera government. are making definite plants to give Pres ident Cabreras army some of its own medicine.
 Last summer the revolutlonists who succeeded in invading Guatemalan ter ritory, met with big and most diseon- certing surprises. Instead of facing q ragged and undisciplined body of troops armed with ordinary rihes the revolu- tionists found themselves facing machine guns that moved an advancing force down like modern harvester does a wheat field. Cabrera had imported the best of rapid fire guns. These could be strapped on the backs of mules and taken into the hills and mountains With the guns he imported French artillery officers and men trained in the use of this style of weapon.
 Then with these guns at the head of his army, Cabrera not only fairly slaugh- tered the revolutionists and Salvadorean troops, but instilled in them fear that precludes the possibility of wholesale de4 sertions from his army to the ranks of the revolutionists which was confidently ex- pected by the latter. As result of this lesson, the revolutonists who will conduct the fight in the expected out breakk this summer. will be provided with machine guns of the latest pattern.
 Furthermore. 1t is known that arrange ments are being made to secure experts to take charge of the light machine guns. Manuel A. Guiron, Guatemalan minister to Mexico said he had as yet received no word from his government since the action taken by Mexico last week in sending the Mexican minister from Qua temall to Salvador.
 Mr. Glron scoffed at the report that Guatemala was mobilizing troops near the Mexican border, declaring that even if war was imminent this would not be necessary, as an army of sufficient strength to guard the border could be moved from Guatemala City to it's station within forty-eight hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
ThIrb-fliVe of Special Vsnite Frame Up Ing|Orious EX-
 cusss in Haywood Trial
ONLY ONE QUALITIES AND
 HE WORKED FOR CHALLENGE
Small Part of the Day Given to Actual Work-The Rest to Headers Who Quake to Get
 Excused.

Boise, Idaho May 13-Only a fragment of today was given over to actual work in the Haywood trial and the one step forward was the qualification of single talesman, who seems marked for per emptory challenge later. The rest of the time went to the talesmen of the special venire and the reasons that made it impossible for them to serve the state at this time. Judge Wood called the case al o'clock and at once gave at tention to the 100 men summoned by Sheriff Hodgin. in the special venire is- sued or Thursday last. The court asked those who had special excuses to offer to come forward and up surged a little more than thrty-ive. They swarmed around the clerks desk and choked up the left approach to the bench.
 Seven of them were sick and five of them were husbands of sick wives. Some presented crisp looking certificates from doctors, others offered their quaking bodies as visual evidence and the rest pleaded earnestly. Then there were ditch riders who must ride hard and constant ly these days in this land of irrigation, where water is a community concern. Next there was a batch of federal grand jurors, who are under call to meet June 15, a date that will surely conflict with this trial and after them trooped a little column of county officials great and small. Then there were administrators 7s estates, with heirs who may suffer by their enforced absence and two bankers, who must watch and count the coin in na- tional banks. In age they range from gray haired old chaps, quvering under their eye, to husky youngsters in early citizenship and in appearance from the wealthier farmer to the we'll dressed, comfortable burgher.
 With tact and patience Judge Wood heard them throughout and the thirty five tales were not all told until o'clock Twenty four pleaders were excused and the other eleven returned to the panel, either temporarily or permanently, leav- ing a total of seventy-six.
 In the hour devoted to counselis exam ination of ta1esmen. Ellsworth Lister, a young farmer, who had vainly striven to be excused, went down before an objec- tion from the prosecution and gave way to Walter Shaw, 29 years of age brother of present member of the Idaho leg islature, now a farmer Shaw qualified after an extended examination that filled the time down to adjournment, but he was indefinite in many of his answers and seemed uninformed upon many mat ters essential in the standard grade of jurors. Shaw Is generally labelled for a peremptory challenge.
 There are now twelve men occupying the jury box and jury house. Of the number four have been examined and passed by both sides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
PROBE FOR TRUSTS
 OF CHATTANOOGA
JUDGE MREYNoLDs CREATES A SENSATION IN COURT BY ADVIs- ING THE GRAND JURY TO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION.

Chattanooga, Tenn. May 13.-Judge s. D. McReynolds, criminal judge of this circuit, created quite a sensation at the opening of the court, when he charged the grand jury to investigate local trusts. While he mentioned no names it is gen. orally known that he aimed at the al- legged local coal and ice combines and es- pecially the latter. Complaints have been mace that the ice companies have an agreement on the prices charged to in- dividuals.
 Inc charges this year are higher than they have ever been before. The at- torney general will summon witnesses as to the charges and 1t is intimated that employees will be questioned as to the existence of local trust.
 1Ae manufacturers declare there Is no combination, though their prices to the small consumers are the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Arkansas River Case Dismissed.

Washington, May 13.-The some what famous case of the state of Kan sas against the state of Colorado, by which the former sought to have the latter enjoined from diverting the waters of the Arkansas river for irri- gation purposes or permitting its citi- zens to do so, was dismissed by the supreme court of the United States to- day. The announcement of the courts decision was made by Justice Brewer, who said that the dismissal was with out prejudice to the right of Kansas to serve It's petition whenever it can be shown that that state Is being sub stantially injured. The intervening petition of the United States was also dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Cabrera Becomes Frightened.

MeSico C',y. tFsiy 16. -Ciuaten6la has Sc eeded from the stand taken relative to the Lima extradtion question, in a reply to the third note sent by the Mexican gov ernment. President Cabrera expresses his willingness to have General Lima charged with complicity in the assassina- tion of General Barillas. former president of Guatemala. tried in Guatemala Guate- mala says that she is willing to send nefiro Bone captain of the port of San Jose, an alleged accomplice In the assa.sl- nation, to Mexico to tell what he knows of the affair.
 -exico has replied to these overtures coldly. Her last note intimates that Ca brera s overture has come too late, inas- much as Minister Gamboa has been re- moved from Guatemala to Salvador The incident Is generally regarded as a final diplomatic triumph for Mexico It is lnoughl Cabrera's change was actuated by motives of fear. because of formidable preparations for a revolution against him. It Is said on the best authority, that Mexico's last note Is final and that Ca- breras s tenure of office is doomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
c. H. kimbaII Is Dead.

Parsons. Kan, May 13.-Charles IT. Kim ball, a prominent lawyer. ex-member of the state legislature and a well known railroad organizer. died at his home yes- terday, aged 6l years. More than twenty years ago he organized the Memphis, Kansas and Colorado Railroad company, which later was sold to the Kassas City. Fort Scott and Gulf, and he, also organ ized the Parsons and Pacific Railroad company, which afterward became part of the Missouri Kansas and Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Vote of Confidence.

Paris, May 13.-In the Chamber of Deputies today. during the debate on the governments policy toward labor. Education Minister Bryand announced that if the house did not support the governments disciplinary measures the ministers would not retain their portfolios. The debatae was adjourned until tomorrow, when the government will ask for vote of confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Russian Socialists in London.

London, May 13.-The Russian social democrats congress meet today in a small church at Islington, known as the Brotherhood" chapel, whose pas tor has strong socialistic leanings. Nearly four hundred delegates were present at the opening session. The proceedings today were solely com mittee work and attempts to reconcile the proposals of the various groups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
All Acquiesce.

Cincinnati. May 13.-With the exception of Congressman Nicholas Longworth. all of the local politicians who had been invited by Senator Dick to attend the conference at Columbus on Wednesday have expressed the intention of acquiesc- Ing in the recall of the invitation by Sem ator Dick and that they will not attend conference in Columbus on Wednes- day.
 George B. Cox former republican leader, upon being told of the senator's recall or postponement of the Columbus con- ference declined to make any statement whatever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Celebrated Cattle Exporter Dies

Lexington. May 13.-T. D. Chenault, Sr., aged 70 years, died in Madison county this morning. He was one of the best known exporters of cattle in the United States and one of the wealthiest men in the state. He was a descendant of the famous Baptist minister, the Rev. Davis Chenault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Fire h New Orleans.

New Orleans. May 13-Fre here early today destroyed six frame residencesand damaged several others at Peniston and Chestnut street. A negro servant girl, employed in the home of rank J. Mat thews. one of the residences damaged is missing and is believed to have been burned to death. The origin of the fire is unknown. The otal loss will amount to about 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Two Shot In a Street Fiqht.

Ardmore, I. T., May 13.--ln a street fight here today between Irb Fooshoe, a candidate for sheriff of Caster coun- ty, and William Ballew, Fooshoe was shot and instantly killed and a by stander was fatally injured Ballew was arrested. Today's tragedy was the culmination of feud of long standing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-14
Snow In Nebraska.

Lincoln, May 13.-A dispatch from Alliance, Neb., says the mercury drop ped to below freezing today. A light rain last night turned to snow and covered the ground today. Snow has fallen as far west as Edgemont.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-30
Col. Joseph MInetres Dead.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Col. Jo-
saph P. Minetree, general pur.
chasing agent of the Southern
Railway and widely known among
railroad officials aud contractors,
died at his residence in this city
today after a weeks illness re.
sultlng from blood poisoning
He Was at his flee about a week
ago when he became suddenly in
disp ,sed aud took to his Ted i'm
mediately upon his arrival home
ST !ce then his condition had be
come gradually worse. All of his
children we're at bis bedside when
he died, except two so:s, who
were Oh the way here. Col.
Miuetree had a conspicuous war
record, He lned the 4tst Vir-
ginia Regiment of Confederate
troops served under General Rob-
ert E Lee AMI Stonewall JACK.
son, became a lieutenant.colonel
shortly after the opening Of tho
war aud was commended for GAL
lantry il. the battle of Gettys.
burg. He vase years OF age and
a native Of Petersburg; Va.