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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
GENERAL LEE CHRISTMAS
 FIGURES IN REVOLUTION

that part of the world, but have gone to the extent thus far only of offering their friendly mediation.
 The American cruiser Albany is now on it's way from Panama to Amapala, the Pacific coast of Honduras Minister Dodge has telegraphed the state depart ment confirming the Associated Press dis patches that Honduras has made a for mai complaint before the Central Amer ican court at Cartago, charging Guate- mala and Salvador with non-observanee of neutrality under the Central American peace convention. Information has al ready reached the department of Nica- ragua's complaint that Guatemala and Salvador have rendered assistance to Honduran revolutionists and the Mica rag,ian refugees allied with them As bearing on this subject. reference is made to the general treaty of peace and amity agreed on at the Washington peace con- ference Article IT of that treaty pro vdes specifically that every person, no matter what his nationality within the territory of one of the contracting par ties who shall initiate or foster revolu- tion movements against one of the others shall be immediately brought to the ca;p- itol of the republic, where he shall be submitted to trial according to law.
 It is understood that arrests by Saliva dor several days ago of persons thought to be implicated in the Honduras trou- bles were made under this article.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
INDICTMENTS ON
 SERIOUS CHARGE

Philadelphia, July 13.-True piils or indictment, charging conspiracy Ill making, printing and circulating raise financial statements of the Stanoaro Title and Trust company of this city' were returned by the grand Jury here today against Homer l.. Castle or p,ttsburg. a former prohibition candi- date for governor of Pennsylvania, anu his associates in the promotion or the trust company which never opened TOT business.
 Those indicted with Castle are Charles Hunter, Philadelphia D. '. Washington. Collingswood,s N. J.; Ar thur F. Williams, Chicago. and H. F. Aspinwall, Freeport, Ill.
 The jury also returned indictments against Henry Cohen of New York ana Col. S. H. Ford and H. M. Ralston or Chicago. on charges of conspiracy i'll other alleged misrepresentations or th' trust company's ~nancial condition. It is claimed by stocKholders LII a, about S20, ,0OO is due them Tor liions paid in and the indictments are the result of an effort made through tha receivers to recover that amount iro'' the promoters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

Hot Springs Va, July 1S-Beginning the work of writing his speech of accept ance of the presidential nomination, to be delivered in Cincinnati on July S, Judge w. H. Taft today made careful study and comparison of the democratic and republican platforms adopted by the recent conventions. He has at his com mand copies of speeches of acceptance of candidates of both parties of recent years and within day or two he will receive copies of the platforms of both parties for many years MT. Taft is handling this task as q judge on the bench would head 0 case He is looking through all the documents bearing on the subject and before concluding his work he will have the views of many leaders of the party on the draft of the document.
 Of all the blanks in the platform that relating to injunctions is probably the one that will receive most attention. So much has been said on this subject, criticism from democratic sources having been made on his record while on the bench in respect to the process of the injunc- ton and the two parties having adopted blanks on that subject which are likely to play an important part Tn the caih- yaign. MT Taft will declare his position on this important question in forceful and unmistakable terms. Senator Warner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
DENTIST IS SHOT BY
 HIS MEDITERRANEAN
Tragedy Is Climax Of Series Of Unhappy Domestic Events In Which the Dentist Figured He Killed His Father nLaw By Accident But His Wife and Her Mother Became
 His Bitter Enemies.

to open the door. Then, pr. Simpson says. Mrs. Horner grabbed up revol- yer and shot him. The bullet entere l his body above the abdomen and he fell back against the doorsill A second shot was fired at him, he claims, but the bullet went wild.
 Mrs. Horner does not deny that sine did the shooting, but she claims justi- fication. Through her lawyer, Row land Miles, she said that Dr. Simpson had several times called at the house, and that his visits were unwelcome. When he came today, she says, she or dered him away, and when he refused to go she took up a revolver and shot at him. Mrs. Horner was charged felontous assault. After Justice flaw kins had fixed bail at 5000, Mrs. Simp- son, the prisoners daughter qualified as bondsman and secured the release cf her mother. Justice Hawkins set the hearing for next Wednesday,
 This second tragedy at the Horner homestead Is only another chapter n a series of unhappy domestic events of the last few years. The shooting of Bartley T. Horner by Dr. Simpson aroused the countryside in December. 1905, and when the dentist was put on trial his wife took the witness stand against him. Mrs. Horner also gaze damaging testimony against her son. in-law. Dr. Simpson was going through the manual of arms with a shot gun when he accidentally shot his father : ln-law.
 After the verdict of acquittal pr. Simpson resumed the practice of den tistry He opened a suite of offices on Fifth avenue. New York but he had lost many of his clients and of late, It Is said, he has sought financial aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
MYSTIC SHRINERS MAKE
 MERRY IN GAY ST. PAUL

St. Paul, Minn, July 13|This has been a day of parades and of music In St. Paul, and tonight the gaily lighted streets are crowded with thousands of visitors, who have come to attend the thirty-hfth annual conclave of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine.
 Though the formal opening of the con- clave does not take place until tomorrow vet the social and entertainment features were in full swing today.
 The feature of the afternoon entertain ment was a parade and review at f'ort Smelling. in which the entire garrison took part.
 Thirty-five Arab patrols twice as many as ever before attended conclave' VIII be in St. Paul during the week Most of these have already arrived ana tney spent the day marching through the downtown streets
 The only two camels owned by shrine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page 1. Bryan gives his conception of the presi- dency in Golfers Weekly. Taft will examine platforms and write letter of acceptance. Dallas entertains Elks with lavish hand. Dentist is dangerously shot by his  support Bryan. Mystic Shriners entertained at St. Paul. Gen. Lee Christmas figures in Hondu- ran revolution. Blazing oil wells seen in Mexico Attorney General West makes new move in Standard oil fight.
 Page 2. Bessemer news. Ensley news.
 Page 3. Guano company incorporated at Selma. Second congressional district convention John Ray hangs himself near Florence
 Page 4. Editorial.
 Page 5. Government soil survey of Jefferson means new era for truck farmers. Marvellous building boom settling over city. Candidates pay assessment fees, and race is on Operators on the miners strike situa- tion. J. E. Drennen dies of his injury.
 Page 6. Prominent man dies in Meridian.
 Page '. Social news.
 Page 8. Americans carry off honors in Olympic games.
 Page g. stocks become more active and slight gains are made. Cotton declines on general bearish feel ing.
 Page 10. Mobile defeats Birmingham through er- TOTS st. Louis wins double-header and in- creases lead in American league. Chicago cups increase lead in National league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

New Orleans, July 1S.-Although con frmine statements about the spectacu- lar and overlapping nature or the Mexican oil fields fire, Capt. T. l.. Raven of the steamship City of Mex leo. from Tampico today, said that the gigantic fire between Tampico ana Tuxpan, Mex, is endangering little of the country except in the immediate vicinity of the blaze. He said there are no terror stricken people, and no cities endangered, especially not Tam pico.
 Instead of the burning lake" be- ing five miles from Tampico, the cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

were brought in today with Moila tenn pie, St. Joseph, Mo.
 The first session of the imperial council will take place tomorrow morning. The culminating event of the week will oc- cur tomorrow night, when the electrical parade will start from the new capitol at o'clock and march through streets that are festooned with 25,0O0 electric lights.
 Tonights ceremonial has never been excelled in the history of the order. The auditorium, with it's vast seating capa- city, made it possible for the ceremonial to be on an elaborate scale, for never has it been possible for 10000 nobles to be seated about one stage, stage that permitted the 1000 men to drill on 1t at one time. On this stage of 16,0OO square feet the ceremonial was placed In three sections. Osman temple, noted for it's unique and original ceremonials, outdid itself on this occasion, while the cleo trical effects were of nature that in- spired awe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
RI .AZING OIL WELLS ARE
 VISIBLE SIXTY MILES

of that point. The fire is IT miles in land. Captain Raven also said that no lake is on fire, but that it is merely a huge oil well that is blazing.
 The people there are paying no at tention to the fire" the captain said except to gaze at 1t as they wcuia any other spectacular sight Tampico Is not filled with smoke"
 The blaze started, Captain Raven said, from the caving of the founda- tion of an engine house near the well.
 It Is visible at night SO miles out at sea and 1t is claimed that the flames are 1500 feet high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

Guthrie, Okla, July 13.-Another move In Attorney General Vests fight on Stand ard oil was initiated today when suit was filed in the Logan county district court asking an order of court compell- ing the Prairie Oil and Gas company 10 elinauish its entire holdings of oil lands, leases and wells in the eastern counties traversed by the company's pipe lines It is the contention of the state that the
 Prairie Oil and Gas company holds lands in the state in violation of the laws ot the state as being a common carrier and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
FOREST FIRES ARE
 CAUSING DAMAGE

Boston, July 13.-The fires that have been burning for days in the Maine for ests continued today and tonight in many districts of that state. Historic Ply mouth, in this state, was endangered by q woods fire which ran close to the out skirts of the town, sparks from the burn ing territory dropping thickly into the main streets.
 The entire fire fighting force of the town was kept busy all day protecting residences and fighting the flames.
 Forest fires were also reported in New Hampshire and Vermont wild land sec tions.
 provement tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
Strange Sights at Sea.

New Orleans, July 13.-Two water spouts and an eclipse of the sun, all on the same day, were witnessed by pas sengers on the steamer City of Mexico on her last outward voyage from New Orleans The steamer brought the news today. The waterspouts occurred simul- taneously. and were so large that the steamer changed her course to avoId danger. sSome of the passengers believed they saw fish drawn up in the spouts, which were watched through glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
ATTORNEY GENERAL WEST
 MOVES ON STANDARD OIL

therefore a public service corporation. and only permitted to own such lands as are necessary in the operation of it's public service.
 The Prairie company is charged with discriminatory rates on the transportation of oil, which have resulted in the radical rnonopolization of the industry in the oil Lroducing counties, and the state further prays that If the restraint of the com pany from further reducing oil from it's holdings does not relieve the independent rroducers that receivers be appointed for the company In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
RAIN STOPS FIRE
 LOSS IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, July 13.-A fire which to- night theratened to destroy the Or pheum theatre and the four story build ing occupied by the machinery firm of J. I. T. Case, was gotten under con- trol after it had destroyed the build- ing occupied by the Atlanta Box com pany, a dwelling house and number of freight cars. Shortly after the fire broke out a heavy rain storm came up, bringing shift of the wind and ma- terially aided the fire department in subduing the blaze. Adjoining build ings were damaged by smoke and Wa ter. The loss will not exceed $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
BISHOP POTTER
 ABLE TO SIT UP

Cooperstown, N. Y, July 13.-Bishop H. c. Potter's condition showed a marked degree of improvement today, and after a comfortable night he was able to be removed from his bed and sit in a reclining chair for time. IL is hoped grave complications in the case may not appear again. No bulle- tin was issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
choluteca Evacuated.

Managua, Nicaragua. July 13.-Dis- patches received here state that the revo- lutionists have evacuated Cholutecd, Honduras.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
Negro Kills White Man.

Russellville, Ky. July 13.-James Cum ningham. who has charge of the farm of George Russell county clerk ten miles from here, was shot and instantly killed today by Rufus Bromier. a negro hand on the farm. The negro was captured by Sheriff Rhea and Deputy OConnell, hidden in a cave near his home, thls aft ernoon He is now in Jail in Russel- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14
Eminent Belgian Dead.

Brussels, July 13.-Count de Merode, president of the Belgian Senate. died here today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

Travel seaboard. on-tlme line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-14

s.abosrd quick train Atlanta 4;15 pm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
KICKING" FOR PATRONAGE.
West Virginia Congressman Objects TO Recent
Owl Service Order.
from TIE T-.evn. Rrresu.

=
Washington. Dec. 81 Go not like the Executive
order placing the fourth class postmasters under
the Civil Service blanket. ard hope il Will no. -
extended to the rest Of The country said Repre-
sentative James A. Hughes, OF the 5th West Viz
ginia District to-day.
West Virginia was not included il the order,
continued Mr.. Hughes. and I Will Re glad II the
President does take il in According 10 my
opinion there enough offices under the Civil Ser
vice Law already. After the internal revenue
taken in. there about nothing left for
the Congressman in the way OF patronas &c but the
fourth class postmaster. Now they would take bin
away. ! don't so much about the mere patron
age for I don't want the naming Of MEN Office
particularly. but think il is only fair that some
5 Left in the community who can take UttIe
interest in politics without being jumped by the
civil Service Suppose I IN Was hiuGton here
and learn that something : going On In my dis
trlct that may have very important effect upon
my political future Under present conditions
would Immediately write letter of inquiry TO some
fourth class postmaster friend. and in due time
would receive d reply that would give me a birds
eye view Of the situation. II the postmaster goes
under Civil Service he viii not oare to ask "a
political question wthou; running the risk OF being
beheaded for 'pernicious political activity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
SENATOR OWEN TO KILL TRUSTS.
Would Prohibit Corporations Making More
than 10 Per Cent on Capital.
tFro-a The T-ibtno Bureau ]

Washington. Dec. Senator owen. Of Oklahoma
has reached the capital and preparing bill for
introduction in Congress which lie says viii II
passed solve the question
1T may seem a little bOastful fer to say Il.
but I convinced that have the solution ~ the
problem" said Senator owen. ITO destroy the
trusts you must destroy their incentive 10 gobble
trade and kill competition. What is their incentive?
Money. of course; Illegal and eIorbitant profits;
dividends OF all proportion % The money In
vested in the enterprises I would therefore make
q law prohibiting them from making more than 10
per cent on the actual capital invested in their
business. If such statute were put on the books
the Standard oil and all the other trusts would
soon 20 cut OF business, for they would not have
any reason continue in their competition stirng
business This remedy, mind YOU. veuid not act
ike Mr. Bryan's plan OF removing the tariff from
All trust made goods-which would klll the competi-
tors of the trusts quickly a. II killed the trusts
but would act a encouragement OF trade, NO
industries would be shut down. no workfnen Would
NJ thrown out Of work. but business Tn all lines
rouid return 80 its normal condition ana Things
would he soon TO the status that obtained
before the trusts organized
Senator Owen. Vho vas an active cs1npAtsner ror
the Democratic ticket, is OF the opinion tnAt MI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
CHAMP CLARK ELECTED.
Unanimous Choice of Democrats for
House Floor Leader.
Iron The Tribune Bureau

washington, Dee 5-Representative Champ Clark
Of Missouri was unanimously elected Democratic
Aoor lea der at the minority caucus held in the han
~ the House this evening This is the first time IN
the history the House that minority leader mas
cen formally elected and never before has floor
leader resigned. Custom has always given the
Mace OF floor leader the, minority candidate for
sneaker and = v-es in that way thai. Representa-
80 John sharp Williams selected. Mr.. VIII
faras hal ng chosen for Senator by the voters
Of Mississippi. tenderedels resignation SOME ui,le
200 and to-night's caucus was called 10 MI the
,-acancv Mr. Williams. ii Offering his resignation
I'd he believed the leader Of the minority should
-. The advantage OF experience IN that capacity
= .t,s short session a preparation Ior the re
.,biliti.s Of the special session, when the tariff
Is to be revised.
NJ yriIisms MADE speech this evening. thank
- ~; Colleagues FOX the trust they had reposed IN
80, and Nominating Dir. Clark. Ihe nomination.
- -,-ou,rfIv seconded all sides, Messrs Stan
=. "a Jsn1es OF Kentucky, and RucAer ana
Io,,6 Of Missouri. making speeches. Mr. ClaFN
- crief address, expressing his grauhcauon
49, 80. t,or conferred On him BY the members o.
-. 1T. The caucus love feast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
HEALTH VERY POOR
RESTORED BY PE-RU-SA.
Catarrh twenty-five Years
Had Bad Cough.

Mss Sophia Kittlesen, Evanston H. WTltes'
! have been troubled with catarTh for nearly
twenty-five years and have tried many cures for
u. but obtained very little help.
Then 1Iy brother advised me 10 tEY 7TuilS'
and did
~ health very poor a me time Oess
ts,.frs r7--,,,. sf,, throat was very sore and
hse bad cough.
~-,-uo. bz. cured nns The chronic eatafrh
Is gore and my health IS very much improved.
! recommend Peruna 10 all my friends VINO
sre troubled I was
PERUKk TAsLETs;-sorne people prefer
tablets. rather than medicine in huio FORM
Such people can obtain Peruna tablets. VIII"
represent the medicinal ingredients OF ul4
Each tsbler equals one average dose OF g iA
nsn-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
AJAX your Druggist for Free PERFUME A'1'sh@0
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Rrran is now eliminated (Tom national politics. I
should think that he would be convinced By this
time that he can b. elected President sSio
,ba senator Il have met any one since tho
.lec,,or Who SERIOUSLY considers him d possible
candidate four years hence. u any other time IN
the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ru,NK CANAL LOAN ovERsUBsoRIBED.
Bidding for s3O,OOo,OoO Bonds Under secre
4.-v cortelyou's Circular, Closes.

washington. Dec 5.--Biddns for SSO'UVO'V 10 o.
n. bonds Of the Panama Canal lohi'' anoel seer
'ai. - -. .,,r-, T1epartn1ent 81 Also o'coc
tbis sfternoop while information is ootainso.'
as to the amount Of the bids received Is u.'oe'
STOOD that the number clearly indicates u''' l.
losr mas been greatly oversubscrloe' -. q.
q. : 9. involved in the tsbuation or th4
RIGS no information 10 the nuinDe' '' E
could Do Obtained Until Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
SALVADOR CALM. PRESIDENT SAYS.

Washington Dec 6.-Iresident Ftgueroa Of Sal
ador has abled Minister Nejh declaring tnar the
rArorts regarding the alleged sedtious uprising in
thar couutr, are inaccurate, and that while there
was an incipient movement those impicatee were
promptly arrested The leader. eN-F'ee- President
rr,dap.io Aifaro. managed 20 escape ano Us now
supnosed TO BE- making for the frontier. where he
1ill nrohably be captured. The country s perfectly
calm President FigaScs SAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
SEVEN MILLION sRIroNs SUFFERING

, Washington, Tee. 6.--oNer seven million human
beings in Great Britain enduring hardshIps and
want through lack Of employment and the General
Federation OF Trades Unions has advised All union
men 10 " 20 work overtime, according TO word
received frol, consul General WInna In Londoa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Complete Outfits Youngest Infants here
the completeness variety naturally be expected OF the Only
Exclusively Children city where the brthrae last
year every three minutes.
4 multitude of single articles and zUfote iayees
as inexpensive the simplest fAshonirg of good
material makes possible.
OILERS. rfcf artistic ornantentation representing
unrun15ered Hours of patient. skdLfaL hand 'ors.
Something TO meet the limitations OF cOey purse
as zueu as the requirements of every taste
All showing long quite unavoidable experience
in this particular line OF business
6O-62 West 23d Street
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31
FRENCH BUSINESSMEN
FAVOR ROOSEVELT
Admire Policies of President
and Hope He Will Be
Kept in Office

PARIS May 30.-"French business
men decidedly prefer Roosevelt for the
next president OF the United States. -
declared Vincent de Messiny. the
French councillor of exterior commerce.
stationed at Chicago, who has Just fin
ished an exhaustive tour of all French
industrial districts IN the interest of
the development Of commerce between
France and the United States
They also believe that he will be
the next president" he continued.
Everywhere 1 went l found IL uoped
that Roosevelt would remain in office.
81 least until all the bad effects of the
late American financial troubles are
past"
NJ. de Messimy says that Franco
American trade is picking up every
day. although the prohibition move
lnent in the United States is bound to
hurt the wine business to some extent
lie finds, however, large numbers of
French manufacturers and exporters
tn wrath over what he considers a too
liberal Interpretation by United States
government chemists of the pure food
law. particularly in Chicago in the lab
oratories connected with the custom
house. Goods are said to be thrown
back on the hands OF the French ex-
porters often on the pretext that they
contain impurities or noxious ingred-
tents, when this is erroneous.