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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
FOUND GUILTY IN
 LAND FRAUD CASES

Washington, June 22-Guilty, Fred erick A. Hyde, lost H. Schneider.
 Not guilty John A. Berson. Henry P. Dimond.
 This was the verdict rendered this afternoon by a jury in the criminal court here in the case of the trial of tn ose four men, all westerners, some of them, Benson millionaire real es- tate operator, for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government out of valua- ble lands in the far west. The jury had been out almost 75 hours.
 Benson and Dimond were acquitted on all of the AZ counts in the indict- ment Hyde and Schneider were con- victed on all but 10 of the counts. Ben- son and Dimond were immediately re- leased from custody. Hyde's bail was increased under the jury's verdict to S20,000 and Schneider's to $12,500. The jury had engaged in one of the most protracted deliberations over verdict on record here in federal cases. The verdict was the second report the jury had made in the case, on the previous occasion at 1:22 o'clock this morning disagreement being announced. Jus tice Stafford had then instructed them to again retire in an effort to reach a common agreement and in the inter- vening hours, several of the jurors changed their votes with the resulting verdict. All the defendants had con- fidently expected disagreement or &C., quittal and had made plans for de- parting from the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
JOHN MITCHELL IS
 NOT A CANDIDATE

Chicago, June 22.-John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers of America, tonight gave out a letter de- clining to become a candidate for polit- ical office and indicating that he will become instead head of the trade agree ment department of the National Civic Federation. The letter was addressed to John c. Harding, secretary of the polit- ical action committee of the Chicago Federation of Labor, and was called out by an indorsement by that body of MT. Mitchelrs tentative candidacy for the democratic nomination for governor of H. linois. In the letter MT. Mitchell asserts that he is mot much of a politician" and he calls attention to his recent illness as further reason for his declination to take an active part in the coming cam paign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
HOLIDAY FOR CINCINNATI.
Time of Notification Will Be Made a
 Gala Day.

Cincinnati, June PA general holi day for the day when w. H. Taft win be formally notified of his nomination as republican candidate for the pres dency is planned by the local organiza- tions, the celebration to be entirely partisan. Committees met today at the Business mems club to begin preparations.
 It is planned to make the notifca- tion day which will come about the middle of July, a great holiday. Banks, business houses and factories of the city will be closed.
 The notification committee, represent ing every state and territory of the country, which was appointed by the republican national committee, will be welcomed and entertained at special recpetion. There will be a big parade and outdoor demonstrations, the de- tails of which have not yet been worked out. It is probable that it will be held in one of the parks and thar the secretary will be invited to make an address. It has also been suggested that the notification be made a public function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
latonia Results.

Cincinnati June 22-Arcite easily won the fourth event at mile and an eighth at Latonia today. Ordono took the place from Moquette in a drive. Czar quit in the run home and finished fourth. Class Leader won the steeplechase handi cap in a drive by 8 neck from Coal Black Lady, with Charfield third. Track fast. Summarizes:
 First race, five furlongs-The Missus. 1oS (Troxler), $2o.4 straight, $s.s5 place, $S .25 show, won; Mabel Henry, 10S (War- rem, $12.25 place. S9.10 show, second; Queens Message, 1OS (Butler), $1o.55 show, third. Time, 1:01 4-5.
 Second race steeplechase handicap, short course-Class Leader, 155 (Morri- son), SIS straight, $9 45 place, S .15 show, won; Coal Black Lady, 152 CWicklin), s1405 place, S975 show, second Charfeld, 157 (Welton), $s.2O show, third. Time, 2:5S 4-5.
 Third race, five furlongs-Anne McGee, 110 (Powers), $9.55 straight, $660 place, $6 15 show, won; Aspirin, 105 (Butler), &.15 place, S6.60 show, won; Aspirin, 105 (But- ier), $7 15 place, $6. 60 show, second; Rose burg II, 1O5 (Shirvin), s7.45 show, third. Time, 100 2-5.
 Fourth race, mile and an eighth-Arcite, IA Powers), s6.S5 straight, $67O place, $5.95 show, won; Ordono, 99 (Ross), $12. 70 place, S7.75 show, second; Moquette, 99 Butler), $7 show, third. Time, 52 1-5.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Geneva S., 96 Ross), s27.50 straight, s7.45 place, $6.0 show, won; Merrick. III CButler), s6. .55 place. $5. .95 show, second Beth Goodwin, 94 (Hogg), T.s5 show, third. Time, 1:14 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth- Quagga, 1O8 (Powers), $36.2 25 straight $13.S5 place. S9.sO show, won; Dick Fennell, 10S Butler), s9.90 place, $9.55 show, second; ; Bosterling, 10S (Glasner), $S1.S5 show, third. Time 1:46 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
CHRYSTALL ASKS
 FOR HIS RELEASE

Wallace Screws, the clever sporting edi- tor of the Montgomery Advertiser, who is with the Montgomery club in Birming- ham, sends the following story to his pa- per:
 Billy Chrystall is sore over losing so many games down here and he has asked Manager Ryan to give him his release as he has been offered a job in Syracuse, N. Y. The manager told him that he would give him his release as soon as he landed a pitcher that he is after now, and 1t will be no surprise if Chrystall is released In the next few days. He has been pitch Ing good ball, but has played in hard luck. and thinks that change would be lots better all round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
COTTON CROP IN
 TEXAS IS GOOD

Dallas, Tex, June 1.-The Galveston Dallas News will tomorrow publish re- ports from 600 correspondents, written June IS, showing Texas acreage in cotton to be 1928 per cent of that of last year and condition to be 107.1 per cent of that crop of last year on the correspond ing date. Upon the same basis Oklahoma acreage is 97 per cent and condition 75. Crops abandoned are taken into consid- eration in acreage estimates.
 The crop has been damaged in North ern Texas and Oklahoma by excessive rains and floods. Conditions have been more favorable in Southern Texas and now more favorable in Northern Texas. Boil weevils have appeared in nearly all territory previously infected, but are do- ing serious damage only in a few coun- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
FRANK SMITH ON
 ANOTHER TANGENT

Chicago, June 22.-(Special. .)-Frank Smith, the White Sox pitcher, is missing, and the rumor is that the big fellow has packed up and accompanied by his fam fly, has gone to Pittsburg in a sulk, de- rlaring he will not return until Comiskey sends for him.
 On the other hand, Comiskey says in most emphatic terms he will not send for his disgrunted twirler-not yet, any way. He declares he is boss, and that Smith, if he has gone, has left because he would not obey orders.
 According to Comiskey, Smith is in a ''pet'' because the ''Old Roman wanted him to practice more in the morning. the same as the rest of the team, while at home This Smith has refused to do and when Comiskey told him If he couldn't t work in the morning there was no need pf him reporting in the afternoon Smith took him at his word and eliminated him self. Comiskey says Smith is sadly in need of practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
DREAMER DEFEATS
 FINE SPR|NTERS Jack Atkin Is Favorite But Is
 Left At Finish DEMUND SETS THE PACE Roseben, Berry Maid, Baby Wolf and Other Good Horses Are Also in
 Race-Arcite Wins Stake
 Events at Latonia.
DEMUND SETS THE PACE

| Sheepshead Bay, June 22.-Dreamer, run ming at his best, proved a big surprise when he won the Coney Island handicap, six furlongs, at Sheepshead Bay today. | He defeated the best field of sprinters Tn the east, for the field included Roseben, Jack Atkin, Berry Maid, Baby Wolf and many others. Jack Atkin, on his recent i good sprinting race, was always the choice for the 000 persons present. De- mund went to the front at the lifting of 1 the barrier and set the pace to the main track. Here the field began to close up. and Jack Atkin took command, but all most immediately Dreamer, coming from away back, caught Jack Atkin at the final sixteenth pole. got the lead and won. going away by length. Jack Atkin was length before Demund
 Summarizes:
 First race, the Euris, 515 furlongs, Fut- urity course; Edward, 115 (Miller, to l, won; Hillsdale, 123 (Dugan), g to 5, second; Wamba, 115 (Notter). to 5, third. Time, 1:O6 3-5.
 Second race, the Commando, one mile; Hession, 116 (E. Dugan), to 5, won; Ju- piiCe, 100 NIuiliSIJs u D. SeCOHd, IAODoIt Cooper, 116 c. Lee), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:3S 4-5.
 Third race, the Daisy, five furlongs: Counterpane. 107 (Notter), 8 to 5. won; Harrigan, 122 Lee), to ?, second; Elpi Cairo, 11o (Miller), 2 to l, third. Time, 1:02 2-5.
 Fourth race, June handicap, six fur longs: Dreamer 112 CMcCarthy), to l, won; Jack Atkin, 1855 (Musgrave), to l, second; Demund, 115 (Burns), 15 to l, third. Time, liz.
 Fifth race, the Loantaka handicap, 61s furlongs; Royal Tourist 115 (E. Dugan), to l, won; Bosom, 9S (Garner), to ?, sec ond; Pantoufie, 109 (McDanieD, 10 to l, third. Time, 11S 3-5.
 Sixth race, the Runnymeade, selling, 1 3-16 miles: Montfort, 106 (Dugan), 8 to 5, won; Bad News, 105 (Notter), 2 to l, sec | ond; Black Oak, 96 Qeach), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:5S 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
SHERMAN IS ILL.
Candidate for Vice President Is Now
 Stopping in Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., June 22-James School craft Sherman, republican candidate TOT vice president, has been i'll ere for two days His illness will necessitate his re- maining here until tomorrow. MT. Sher- man was on his way from Cincinnati to Cleveland Saturday last when he was seized with bilious attack Upon his arrival here, he went to the home of Myron T. Herrick, former governor of Ohio, whose guest he was to be over Sun day He was compelled to go immediately to his room. He was unable to see any, one, either yesterday or today.
 There was nothing to cause alarm at any time in the distinguished patient s condition. His physician tonight had no doubt that MT. Sherman would be able to continueh is journey to Utica tomorrow morning as the attack is at an end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
FIRST SCHEDULED GAME
 PLAYED OVER THURSDAY WEEK

Manager Ryan of the Montgomery club stated last night that the Barons and the sleepers would play game in Montgom- ery July ?, although none is scheduled for that day.
 ..We will play the game that should have been played on the opening day of The season." stated Ryan last evening;
 that one in which the rain figured so sonspicuously immediately after Baxter mad hit his home-run to deep center.'
 It is to be seen, therefore, that while he schedule provides for a series of three games, four will be played next week In Montgomery. Manager Molesworth's only objection in this instance will have little effect, unless Manager Ryan agrees not to press the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
NEGRO COMMITS SUICIDE.
Surrounded by Posse He Cuts His
 Throat.

Montgomery, June 2.-A special to the Advertiser from Eufaula says:
 Surrounded by posse, Edgar Jordan, negro, accused of murder, who had bar ricaded himself in a house, wrote a note and cut his throat with a razor, dying in- stantly. Jordan killed a negro woman in Georgia and escaped into Alabama. He se- riously wounded Constable Simmons, an Alabama officer and it was for this crime that he was pursued.
 Jordan was a well to do negro farmer of Barbour county, Alabama, and had been a student of Booker Washington s school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
A BOYS HOLIDAYS.

The ardent controversy which has been waging in England and America con- cerning the best way to dispose of school boys in the long summer vacation has prompted the Grand Trunk railway sys- tenn to issue a special publication giving suggestions and practical hints to parents as to what to do with the public and pre- paratory school boy during the months of July and August. The vacation camp is one of the solutions and the publica- tion entitled, What Shall Boy do With His vacation?" thoroughly covers the ground and solves the problem of the best way for schoolboy to enjoy his holidays.
 A copy may be obtained for the asking by applying to G. w. Vaux, 917 Mer- chants Loan and Trust building, Chicago. ul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Shoemaker Kills Himself.

Meridian Miss, June 22.-(Special)- John Hannah, aged 60. d shoemaker ended his life in this city today by an over dose of morphine. When first discovered he was lying in his Fifth street shop unconscious, but still alive. He was hur- ried in an ambulance to a local hospital where he died in about two hours. So far as known the man has no relatives and what disposition is to be made of the re- mains has not been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Farmer Finds His Wife Dead and
 Baby Dying.

Montgomery, June 22.--A special to the Advertiser from Gadsden says:
 When JZ Thomas, a well known farm CT of Etowah county, returned to his home near Altoona Sunday night he found Mrs. Thomas deads and her baby dying. Neighbors, who had reached the home ahead of him, said that Mrs. Thomas had been struck by lightning while sitting with her baby on the gallery of the house carly in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
one American in Contest.

Wimbledon, June 22.-The all England lawn tennis championship tournament was opened here today. Wylie c. Grant is the only American entered. In the second round of the singles Grant de- feated J. B. Ward by sets to 1. Norman E. Brooker. the holder of the champion ship. win not defend his title this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Improvements for Havana

Havana, June Ex-Governor Magoon to- ney & Rokeby to carry out their con tract for the construction of a sewer and water system in Havana and the paving of the city. This work will cost about $11 ,010, GOO one-third of which is to be paid by the city and the remainder by the Cuban government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Increase In Salaries.

Washington, June 2.-(Special )-The department today ordered increase in sal ary for clerks and carriers to take effect July 1, at the following Alabama post offices: Ensley, two clerks, from $500 to $500 each; one clerk from $500 to $900l five carriers from $500 to $500 eachi Opelika, two clerks. from $600 to $S00; ons clerk from $90O to 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
ALABAMA MAN WINS
 H0NORS IN YALE

Anniston, June 22.-In the announce ment of awards of Yale university to- day Neil P. Sterne of this city won the highest honors of the graduating class of the law department, as well as the Montgomery prize of $50. In addition to the prize awarded MT. Sterne, he was also given the Summa Clauda by the faculty, an award that Is seldom made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
HAMILTON COLLEGE.
FOR YOUNG WOMEN.

Lexington, Ky. 10th Year. Famous old pchoo of the Blue Grass Region. 26 in ,tructors, of best university training. Splendid buildings. newly refurnished. Exclusive patronage. Home care. Music. krt and Elocution. Certificate admits to Iasfern Colleges. For Year Book, ad- kess Mrs. LuelIa w. st. Clair, Presldent.
 R.1k-26k-Aaa-- -kh-dHaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Joe Vaughan desires to state that he has severed his connections with J. Fried man & Co., and in future can be found with the reliable firm of Cotton Odum & Bowers. where he gladly invites his many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Mexican General Dead.

City of Mexico, June 22.-Gen. Francisco Naranjo, general of division of the Mexi- can army and one of the most esteemed army men in the republic, died today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
COOKIES SPRINGS.

Now open for guests. Situated high up in the Mountains of Alabama where no malaria or mosquitoes exist, with mineral water that cures the sick
 Rates Reasonable.
 For particulars address l.. COOKE & co, 6-21-su-tu tu- thu1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Five Inning Tie.

Charleston, June 22.-Umpire Buckley called the game between Charleston and Jackson after five innings had been played on account of rain. Neither side had made run. Score: R.H E. Charleston . . GOO O0-0 2 0 Jacksonville . - - GOO 00--0 0
 Batteries: Viebahn and Reisinger; Coet- tell and Roth. Umpire, Buckley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Why suffer from the heat when a street car ride will cool you of nicely and inexpensive lY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Columbia Is Victorious.
Macon Is Goinq Some.

Macon, June 22.-The locals won their fifth straight game today, hitting Nixon
 hard. Score: R.H. D. Macon - . ... no 001 001-4 Savannah =. ... =. 900 900 003-3 Batteries: Clark and Robinson; Nixon and Kahlkoff. Umpire, Latham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
MAPLE SHADE INN.

2100 feet altitude, Pulaski. Va. The most beautiful hotel and grounds in Southwest Virginia. Write for book let.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-01
FOUR ARE BURNED
MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN
 LOSE THEIR LIVES.
The Father Jumped From The Second Story Wfmdow And Was Tn. fured--hzany Others Had
 Marrow Escapes.

Pittsburg. Feb. es--A mother and her three children were burned to death and several persons were injured by . fire early today in the Breton Avenue foreign district A large number oi excited foreigners had narrow escapes from death and injury.
 The dead: Caraiotne viacak. ga years old: stephen Viacak, six years old Carroll vtacak, years old. Peter Viacak g 4 10 year old girl jumped from windaw breaking three rtps and John KaIinkowskl occupying an adjoining house which was destroyed, threw his wife and four children into the arms of policemen and all were more or less injured. s
 The fire started from an overturned lamp exploding and within short time the viacalx and Kalinkowski homes wefe In flarnss. The members of both fantfies with many. boarders were sleeping tp ffie upper portion of the houses Ax1 whom they found the exits bEoekAd flames a panic resulted. The boa 1HrB jumped from the windows and afkeptea to enter the house. and nnve tiiH TsIuables
 An ext squad of police was sum- fnoned and great difficulty was ex- aerinnee9 kn restraining tfie excited forntwne stephen yiacak. husband of tflS a4 was one Of those. who 3nuin<d from the window when tne fire was diG evsfed. The loss is about $9su 00S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-01
OPPOSE DRY LAW
nREWERE DECfDE TO LAUNCH ED.
 UEATI0NAL CAMPAIGN,
Tn Gcnvemtiom, Aae0cIutfnn Deteranlnes to EnlighfeA People uf soafh fa Oppone PFohlhsfl0gv Assur.
 tn@ Tailsn hxe xaae.

New Orleans. La. Feb. se.--:E :Educa ts sise eeush to upbpes prohibgttoh was fhs sentiment voiced ses at the asa- nuai meeting here tns aouthssn Brewers Association.
 ; Az an exanapis of the eduoafions cam paigr already set in motion, Eidiisy Storey, Manager Of the Southern Infef- gence Bureau of the Assoclafion said that twenty-three brewing aries are now allied with this association. and that they represent every State in the South. He said that the correction 'of erroneous reports about liquor busi- ness wac one of the chief examples of the bureau.
 The question whether the brewers shall separate their interests complete ly from financial hogs in saloons was scheduled for discussion. IL was also announced that action might be taken toward q campaign for modification of the prohibition laws of Georgia. Ala. bama and Mississippi.
 Edwafd Faust. brewer. claimed that until recently the press had been al- most tsnanimously in favor of proh ibi- ton, but that now perhaps more than half Of the newspapers are in favor of the brewers contentious.
 Carl J. Hoster. e-President of the United States Brewers Association, pre- dicted a change in the anti-liquor senti- men< in many Southern States, and said, the changes were necessary, be- cause business interests as Well as the people demanded them.
 The brewers were welcomed by To- cal anti-prohibition league which was recently organized in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-01
A FINAL STATEMENT
CONGREssMEN WHO OPPOSE JUDGE HUNDLEY HOLDING MEETING.
COnEressmsn Burnett Arranwes to Have DuKsose Reimstated at Academy
 Instead of Carrying fhe Case to Washington.

Washington. Feb. ss.--(speeiaI. )--- The Alabama Congressmen who are op- posing Judge Hundiey's confirmation, held meeting today to perfect the final statement they are to make to the Senate Judiciary sub committed trying the case, and which will be filed Afon- day.
 Judge Hundley and his chief back CTS keep up bold front and confident ly claim he will be confirmed, but it is pretty well understood here that Hundley is badly scared. and he has cause to be. for his rejection seems at this writing much more than probable.
 Representative Burnett called at the Navigation Bureau today In the inter est Of Afidshipman .. W. DuBose, of Gadsden, who is in trouble at the Naval Academy. The Congressman leaFned that DuBose. who is his appointee. will not be expelled and the Navy Depart ment officials have consented tc have him relnstated at the academy. instead of bringing the case to Washington for settlement. Mldshipman DuBoss was to have graduated this month but this affair may set him back peg or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-01
DEMANDS APOLOGY
JAPANESE SAY CHINA INsULTEn
 THEIR FbAG.
Fs "a Quite Evident That ahe Jsps VIII Resort to Feree Umless the
 Apoiew9 Is Made

Toiio. Feb. 2s.--The Japanese Goy- srnmens iy msintalning . eetsFnlipsa attitude eoucffnlne the seizure cf the Tafan MaTu and deuandB both an npcl- cay and an aden3ntfx from C.aina.
 Tne ChInAsA r.6relGn o1iice wants 4s submit fIe xAtfke question to 6 mixed court Thia ' refused by the Japaneaa Government uniehs fhe vessel has nfst been refeased and an apology made for an Insult to the fiag. It appears that the Tatsu was regularly cleared from K ope with consignment of arms and smmunition for Macao. The rortuBese Minister at Pehin supports the confen- ton of viscount Ffayasii, the Japan ese Minister of Foreign Affairs. that the vessel was seized within Portugese waters. IL fs thought here among on aciaIs that the Chinese will fnaily ytald to Japan.
 It Is said by the Japanese authori- ties that no uitimatufn has been issued and the sailing of the Japanese cruiser Idzumi for Hong Kong is not intended for a threat. It Is quite evident how ever, that the Japanese will resort Co force unless their demands are con- ceded within a reasonable time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-01
mM. nIpnea Al wnrEn nouan.
Gersnan Edlter Ceafeth About W'hls
 Ranex Natter

GerInan EdiEer CsnsetA About whlts
 Paper Natter waEhiugtoas Feb. 2esIf Ifefnas iss der. president of the American paper PubIishera Association ana ledt. tor of tho Staaty xeEtung Of New York called upon President Eooscveltf and Attorney CenArnl Bpnaphrfe teaay in connection with the hgft or his aSao- ciafion upon the white paper tFnst. Mir. Ridder iaid before Attorney General Bonapafka evidence Go ahoN that tho paper trust is violating th8 Sherman anti+trtiet law.
 At the White House A1f. HidGer tnnk up the question Of urging congress to repeal the duty on white panar ana wood pulp from which the peusr "a made.
 Some months ago. the pY6aldenf 4otd a committee from kbe pnbIiSn&fs Ae sociation that he favored kepsAl nf the duty but whether he win can ttz attention of congress t1 fhc Mnninas in special nleseags fs not denuIke,s known. Mr. Riddef safd ha could nof talk about what the rkaeldnns said.
 Speaker Cannon vas nt the sEAfte House at the same tifn1 Mfr Hiadae was there but sheg di6 not confer bfI this question: Mr HiadnF hnvgne taIk ed with Speaker Cannon veatare