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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
WILHELMINA MUST
 CALL CONFERENCE
PERIODIC MEETINGS OF THE HAGUE PEACE TRIBUNAL WILL BE SUBJECT TO GALL OF HoL. LANDS QUEEN.

The Hague, Holland, August 4-It mas been learned that the British proposition for periodic meeting of the peace con ference, which has been confidently dis cussed by the representatives of the lead ing powers. confers upon the Queen of Holland the privilege of convokins the conference. The proposition follows the general lines already indicated in these dispatches, and also proposes that aues- tions not included in the programme, which are prepared two years in ad- vance, must be excluded The rules of the conferences will be formulated by the Dutch government, and an advisory commission will be made up of represeu- tatiyes of the various powers.
 1t is reported that an exchange of d's- patches Is proceeding between The Hague and St. Petersburg. NJ. Nelldoff, president of the conference. proposing to Russia that before the British proposition is pre- sented. Russia shall renounce for the fn. ture the intention to initiate the call for the conference
 A special secret committee has report ed the British proposition that the trans lformation of merchant marine into war ships on the high seas shall be forbidden. A majority of nine votes was given in support of the British, these including Italy. Japan and the United States. The minority consisted of seven votes. sup porting the right of convocation, and in- cluded Russia. France. Austria and Ger many. As a unanimous vote was required the proposition was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Picayune,s Cotton Report.

New Orleans, August 1.-The Picayunes cotton summary tomorrow will say:
 The cotton crop has held It's own during the week in Southern Mississippi and the whole of Louisiana, according to core spondents' reports to the Pcayune.
 August will prove the crucial month. A slight surplus of rain will cause severe shedding of the plant and lack of mois- ture will result in premature opening. with consequent deterioration in the grade of the staple.
 However, present conditions are now extremely favorable with the prospect of steady improvement all during the fruit ing stage. Should the warm and hot weather of the last week continue through the next ten days there will be consider able opening of bolls. A surprising fea- tare Is the mysterious disappearance of boil weevils in some portions of the Red river section. This is accounted for in part by the excessively warm period, it being explained that weevlls wilted by the sun drop to the ground and are boiled and roasted to death.
 Turpentine experiments for the pest are still being made with fair degree of success. In Grant parish, the boil weevil finding little cotton to operate upon, has resorted to corn and is even found In flour and meal in storehouses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
WILLIAMS LEAD
 GROWS SMALLER
Governor Vardaman Still Hope
 to Win
CONTEST WILL BE MADE
Brewer Leads In Governorshlp Race and Has Invited His Friends to Come to Jackson to Celebrate
 Over the Victory.

Memphis. August 1.-The Commercial Appeal will say tomorrow:
 That there will be q contest no matter which way the senatorial primary In Mis- sissippi goes, Is the information received by this paper from several reliable sources in Mississippi last night Friends of both candidates are not satisfied with the closenes of the vote, and the total vote cast
 Revised figures have reduced Congress- man John sharp Williams lead to 765 votes, and this may be reduced still fur ther when complete and corrected re- turns are received from several other counties.
 The returns show that Mir Williams carried forty-one counties and Cover nor Vardaman thirty-hye. and two coun- ties the vote Is a tie. Governor Varda- man lost his home county. Le1ore by "A votes, and MT. Williams carried his home county Yazoo by 1oeS votes. which was the largest majority given either candl- date by any single county.
 It Is generally conceded that Earl Brewer and E. F. Noel will be the con testants In the second primary, to be held August 9, for the gubernatorial nomina. tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Europeans Are Greatly Excited
 Over Affairs
OFFER ID BOMBARO CITY
Commander of French Wsrship is Ready to Fire But is Stopped. Efforts Made to Rescue Sir
 Harry Mclean.

Tanger, Morocco, August 4.-Up to noon no further advices had been received from Casa Blanca The arrival there of French cruiser Galilee last Wednesday made a good impression but the Flu ropeans were still greatly excited, a thousand Arab horsemen being within sight of the city.
 The commander of the Gallee offered to lombard the town but the foreign consuls prevented this action. All for eign business houses and banks are closed and business is at a standstill.
 me Italian cruiser Etna' with the Ital- ian minister aboard has arrived at Casa Blanca.
 Inc efforts as presented by the emls- sary of Mohammed Fl Torres, foreign representative of the Sultan, for the quelling of the disturbances at Casa Blanca, have been received here with de- rislon In spite of his wound it is re- ported that General Bagdani, head of the government force operating against the bandit, Raisuli, in an endeavor to rescue Sir Harry Mclean. is pressing on. It is said the tribesmen are frightened at the manner in which Basdani Is sacl1ing and burning villages, and are negotiating with Raisuli for the release of Mclean
 Official advices are received here that the Sheretian tribes have attacked and barreaded the village of Hauta, near Raisulfs abode.
 It now transplres that when on July 2 the Kmass tribesmen demanded that Raisull surrenoer kaid Sir Harry Me Lean because-they feared an attack by the Sultan's troops, Raisuli suddenly van, ished, taking Mclean with him into the hills, where he left him in charge of his brother. Mclean was then badly treated but after five days he was brought back again. Negotiations for his release continue.
 Mclean is now Derrn,sted to write free ly and in lettess 10 yriends here con- firms the foregoing information
 1t Is stated that the governing board 8 only condition for a cessation of hostil- tiles against Raisuli Is the liberation of Mclean and that it does not stipulate the arrest or surrender of the bandit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
EXPLORER DECORATED.
King Edward confers Victorian Order
 Upon Lieut.. Shackelton.

Cowes Isle of Wight August 1.-The opening of Cowes week was brilliant wit, sunshine. There was great animation and a never ceasing line of arriving yachts. king Edward, Queen Alexandra. ths Prince of Wales and the royal party in- speeted the steam Barkentine Endurance. which Is to bear the expedition on the voyage of exploration to the Antarctic regions. Queen Alexandra presented Lieu tenant Shackelton, the commander, with a union jack and an autograph letter. which said:
 May this union jack. which [ entrust to your keping lead you safely to the South Pole.'
 King Edward conferred the Victorian order upon Lieutenant Shackelton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
CAPTAIN YOUNG TALKS.
He Says Great Injustice Has Been
 Done to Canada.

Chicago. August IA special to the Record Herald from Port Arthur. Ont, says:
 Capt s. F. Young returned tonight from Isle Royal in Lake Superior, where he was successful in planting the British flag. meeting with no opposition from any quarter. When asked tonight why he had made his expedition he said it was for the purpose of opening corre- spondence between Ottawa and Wash ington which would show that great injustice had been done to Canada by the agreement which gave Isle Royal to the United States. Captain Young claims that Isle Royal rightly belongs to Canada. The action of Young was not known to the Canadian government until today when 1t was officially notified that the island had been seized in the name of Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Cruisers Have Sailed.

Paris, August 1.-The government re- ceived today, through the French charge d'affares at Tangier, the excuses of the Moroccan government concerning tho troubles at Casa Blanca and It's usual assurances that it's orders have been given to the governors of the various ports that they will De held responsible for the security of foreigners. But these platonlc assurances will not affect the programme the government is planning with Spain, and for which active prepara- tions are proceeding.
 The second naval division, consisting of the cruisers Gueydon. Gloire and Jeanne d Arc. sailed from Toulon today for Mo- rocco. The entire coast of that country probably will be patrolled by French and Spanish fleets until the international police has been established.
 Gen. A. M. Drude, commanding the first regiment of the Fourth Algerian Tirailleures, has been given command of the French expeditlonary force that is embarking at Gran for Casa Blanca.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
ARKANSAS EDITOR
 IS ASSASSINATED
B. M. SCOTT IS FOUND ON SIDE WALK WITH BULLET HOLES IN HIS HEAD AND LIVES ONLY TWO HOURS.

Little Rock, Ark, August IA special to the Gazette from Helena, Ark, says:
 B. M. Scott, city editor of the Helena World, was found dead on the sidewalk this morning at ? o'clock Two bullets had entered his head and although he lived a few hours after being found wa, unable to make statement So far no clue to the assassin exists.
 A month ago an attempt was made :, kill MT Scott. He was attracted to the rear of his office by a noise and on ap- preaching to ascertain the cause, two shots were fired at him. He began firing in return and his assailants fled. He was not able to identify them.
 It is generally believed that the killing was due to a personal quarrel. and that 1t had no connection with the crusade cf the World on the police department some months ago, which forced the resignation of the chief o> police. who attempted sui eide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
FAVORABLE WEEK FOR COTTON CROP Some Sections Are Still in Need
 of Moisture GEORGIA AND FCXAS BEST
 -sE Crucial Period ext Two Weeks and if conditss are Good Large Crop MaY9 Be Produced
 ib$ e South
GEORGIA AND TcXAS BEST

Memphis (. L., August 1.-The Com- mercial-Appeal tomorrow will print the following summary of crop conditions throughout the cotton belt compiled from reports of their special correspondents:
 While general and moderate to heavy rains did not fall during the week, many heavy or light showers did, and they were so widely scattered that much the larger part of the cotton belt from Texas to North Carolina were visited. Those sections which received no rain complain of the drouth and are badly in need of moisture. In sections where the preepl- tation was light number of moist. cloudy days succeeded each other and the most was thereby gotten from the rain. The reports of improvement are largely in excess, some correspondents noting tine best advancement of the season.
 Reports from Georgia indicate large production, and the Texas reports are the best of the season.
 The small plant is everywhere taking on fruit in an excellent manner and in proportion to promise a large producer. Irregularityj is still apparent throughout the central cotton belt, some fields prom ising well while others are not nearly so good. The central belt will also perhaps be a factor in the final outturn. But whether the condition of the plant presages any improvement will have to be determined within the next two weeks.
 There is little complaint of damage from boil weevil in the infected districts, and elsewhere there are no damages reported from insects.
 Southern Texas remains dry and the cotton is being opened prematurely. The yield there Is less than last years.
 Barring the lack of well distributed moisture the week was a very favorable one. The area untouched by showers while worthy of note was not so large as to be alarming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Rebel Chiefs Protest.

Madrid. August 4.-Dispatche re- ceived here from Melilla, Morocco. re- port that the pretender has taken ad- vantage of the present situation in that country to carry favor with Europe and has sent a delegation of rebel chiefs to protest against the events at Casa Blanca.
 The delegates the dispatch says, de- clare that the pretender a sign of mourning suspended the fetes arranged In celebration of his recent victory and is disposed to cooperate with Euro peans in measures to ameliorate the situation in the territory he controls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
STRIKE BREAKERS MOVING.
Men Are Being Sent to Take Place of
 the Strikers.

Denver, Col. August 4.--Officals Of the Colorado and Southern railroad said to- day that seventy-five strike breakers wero on their way to Denver from different parts of the country to take the places of switchmen, yardmen and brakemen and others of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen who struck for an increase in wages of 2 cents an hour.
 This is the principal developmen in the strike. One freight train was sent olt of the yards today manned by brakemen who took the places of strikers. and they were furnished the protection of q deputy sheriff from this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
AnOther Heavy BIOz0
 Dealt to Standard Oil
ROOSEVELT BANS
 SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
PRESIDENT HAS REFUSED MANY INVITATIONS AND LIVES IN STRICT RETIREMENT AT oYs- TER BAY.

Oyster Bay, Long Island, August 4.- Within the week two positive state ments have emanated from some of the fashionable summer colonies of New Eng land to the effect that President and Mrs Roosevelt have accepted invitations which would place them for a brief space in the summer social whirl.
 From Boston there recently came a re- port that the President had accepted the hospitality extended to himself and Mrs Roosevelt to be the house guests of Hon. James Bryce, the British ambassador at Interval. N. II.
 A few days later it was published with great positivenss that the President and wife were to spend a number of days In Newport, as guests of Commodore and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. and incidental ly would accept many invitations to so- cial functions. This visit was reported to begin August 15.
 As the announcements have been all lowed without confirmation the news paper colony Is said to have begun to make the most of what would be a really new sensation. Newport's joy of an tlclpatlns, however, is to be its only participation in the Presidents summer vacation. It Is stated here with much positiveness that with the one exception of his visit to Provincetown, Mass, Oh the occasion of tine landing of the Pil- grim Fathers. August 20. the President will remain at Sagamore HilI through out the summer
 In this connection 1t is pointed out that MT. Roosevelt's only participation in so- ciety functions since he became Presi- dent has been those required by off clal etiquette. He Is enjoying his stay here to the fullest, putting in many hours of recreation and vigorous exercise, ana at the same time doing much work on pending matters of state
 The strict eurtailment of visitors and the rule that no one is received except py previous engagement has added great " to the Presidents leisure this summer and he admits that it has been his most eenJoyable vacation since he became Pres ident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
THE RAILROAD MAY
 SIDE STEP ACTION
RUMOR HAS TT THAT SOUTHERN MAY RECALL CASE THAT HAS CAUSED SUCH A SENSATION FROM FEDERAL COURT.

Montgomery. August 4-tSpecial)-ft is rumored here tonight that the Southern railway may recall the case removed to the federal court from Talladega. anl thus relieve the situation resulting in the sacrifice of the right of the company to do business in the state. It is regarded that the action at Talladega was hastily taken and that it would be recalled If satisfae- tory arrangements could be made The directors of the Southern are expected - announce a decision by tomorrow. They have been in session in New York for a couple of days. it is reported and wlIi make announcement of what will be done soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Preacher is Murdered.

Mt Vernon, Ill.. August 4.--James L. Williams, an itinerant preacher, for merly of Dahlgren, H.. was shot and killed here late last night by unknown persons. Williams Is reported to have had In his possession between s20O and $500. He was searching for the home of the Rev. Mir Atchison. d brother of his first wife, when killed. The body was found near the Atchison hone. Williams had returned ten days ago from Paragould Ark, where he had made his home for fifteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Baumann Was Despondent.

San Antonio, Tex. August IA special to the Express from New Braunfels, says:
 Prof. R. A. Baumann, who committed suicide in New York today, has been a resident of this county during the past fifteen years. He has taught in various schools near here and has been employed fin the New Braunfels schools the past three years and resigned at the recent teachers election.
 Professor Baumann left New Braun tels about three weeks ago with the intention of visiting his old home in Bavaria Germany. where he has not been for the past twenty years. Prior to his leaving he appeared to be very de- spondent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Invited to Celebrate.

Columbus, Miss. August 4.-(Speclal. J. Dr. w. c. Brewer. cousin of Earl Brewer. this morning received a telegram from the successful candidate asking that he be in Jackson tomorrow morning to att tend big rally of all the Brewer man agers. The purpose of the gathering Is to systematically organize the campaign of Mir Brewer for the next two weeks and make him leader in the governors run-off.
 The prediction in these parts Is that Brewer will carry this section He was not far behind Scott In the primary, and Lowndes county is considered as one of his strongest points. MT. Brewer left for Jackson this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Vardaman Still Confident.

Jackson, Miss, August 4-Untl the votes cast in the democratic primary of last Thursday are citnvassed this week ny the designated officials, the result of the senatorial contest will 10 a certain extent remain In doubt. Complete un- official returns received from several sources show d plurality in favor of Con gressman John Sharp Williams over Gov. James K. Vardaman, but this plurality is comparatively small and neither Cover nor Vardaman nor his manager will con cede defeat declaring that the official review of the missing precincts will show that he has vote equal to his election If only by a small majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Punishment is Promised.

Paris. August At is probable that Casa Blanca will be occupied by the Franco-Spanish forces Wednesday night. the preparations thus far having gone on without the slightest hitch. It is under stood to have been decided that as soon as the troops are landed the consular body will open an inquiry as to the re- sponsbility for the murders. and that this will be followed by the punishment of the guilty persons.
 special dispatch from Tangier says that disquieting rumors have ben received there concerning the situation at Maya gas. a fortified seaport of Morocco, 12O miles southwest of Rabato
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Emperors Present Prizes.

Swnemund. Prussia, August 4-Em- peror William conducted divine service on board the royal yacht Hohenzollern at II o'clock this morning. Emperor Nicholas was present. At noon Emperor William with Prince von Buelow. the imperial chancellor. and his suite at tended a special service and had lunch con aboard the Russian royal yacht Standart, and during the afternoon wit messed races between launches and cut ters from the warships. The two em- perors presented the prizes to the vic- torious crews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Tlmes.Democra Report.

New Orleans, August 1.-The Times Democrat monthly cotton crop estimate for tomorrow will say:
 The Times-Democrat herewith presents it's correspondents reports on the pre- gross of the cotton crop during the month of July:
 The consensus of opinion is to the fo.- lowing effect:
 Distinct improvement has been tie rule throughout the belt, the weather having been favorable and the cultivation thorough.
 The plant has grown rapidly but is still small as compared with the norma. and is, therefore peculiarly dependent upon the date of frost.
 Serious complaints of boil weevil come from certain sections of Texas and Lousi- ana, but the extent of the injury remains to be determined.
 Some time must elapse before the crop begins to move in earnest and farmers appear to be determined to hold out for higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
TWO KILLED BY TRAIN.
Young Men Were Walking on the
 Track When Struck.

Chicago. August 4.-Ralph Berger, 2l years of age. and Horace Berger, l5 years of age, brothers. and Herman Volk- man. 21 years of age. were instantly killed today while walking on the tracks of the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy railroad at Napiersville, g miles west of here.
 In company with others the men were walking on the railroad tracks and in stepping aside to avoid n freight train. were struck by a passenger train. All were residents of NanierYile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Discussion of Situation.

Madrid, August At a five hours ses- sion today Franco Spanish action in Mo- rocco and note to the powers were discussed. At the close of the meeting General Primo Rivera, the war minister announced that the Spanish contingent to Morocco would not exceed 300 men He said they would go on British ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
New Dock Arrives.

Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad. Aus gust IA 40t0-ton floating dock. built n England. arrived today. It was lowed from the river Tyne by two Dutch tugs. 1t is tho first dock of Its kind to be placed in British West Indian waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Loneworths Entertained.

Honolulu, August "A reception was given tonight by Governor Carter to Sec retary of Commerce and Labor Straus and Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Long, worth. Five thousand people attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Furniture Factory Burned.

Montreal. August 4.--The large factory of the Dominion Furniture company at St. Theresa was burned with loss of sl00,000 yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Unfair Practices.

It has been shown that the chief ad- vantage ts,hieh the Standard has over inde- pendent concerns in respect to costs is in the pipe line business. Transportation of petroleum by pipe is a quasi-public serv- ice, corresponding to transportation by railroad. It Is the duty of transporting concerns to charge reasonable rates. It is the duty of the Standard pipe lines, under the laws of several states and un- der the fedreal law, to act as common carriers. transporting oil for others at reasonable rates. If the Standard did
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-10
HOW THE ARlONAN
WAS CLEARED


KAuULCI NauI january 9-Tho
Am.r'c8n-Haua.Hu STEAMSHIP. Auz1-
NAN has at last gotten away for sal.ua
Cruz. Mexico, sailing for that port from
Kaanap8u az u o'clock Monday night
8nd as 30 was She went about 2o00 tors
short of her cargo. The big reightcr
finished loading 8t Kahuidi ODD Sunday
evening and early Monday morning
was at KaauapaL and expected t0 Dee
an Kaanapali until about Thursday af-
ternoon, but about @ o'clock Monday
afternoon cablegram was received
from New York ordering the vessel ID
proceed on her voyage that night The
Depue Collector of Customs from Ka-
huIui was telephoncd for and De was
aboard the vessel by $3.50 that night
and by II an the papers had been sgn-
ed, nine matches sealed up, and the
pioneer vessel of the new run was UNI
der way She took from KahuIui "a 900
bags of sugar. or nearly 5000 tons. and
from KaanapaH $500 bags sugar or
about $50 tons. the intention having
been 20 take $500 tons from KaanapalL
H. j. Johnston, the Honolulu GUS
TOMS broker, came up on the Nevadan
on Thursday and attended to the clear
ing Of the Arizonan which was quite
an intricate matter, and something en-
tirely new. In the absence of instruc-
lions from Washington, Mr.. Johnston
drew up the special manifests himself