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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
PLAN TO SPINDLE
 EXPRESS COMPANY

? Louisville, July 12.-What the police claim was novel attempt to defraud the Adams Express company of $10,- 900 valuation money" was revealed to- day following the arrest of E. F. Nc Donald, junior partner In a Louisville real estate firm. The police state that on Monday last Mcdonald expressed package from Indianapolis to his own address in Louisville. The package was shipped under a valuation of $1O.- 900, 1t being alleged to contain val uable formula for preserving wood. Be- fore the package could be put aboard train it exploded and began burning, damaging other valuable packages In one of the companys safes. On be- ing opened it was found to contain phosphorus, sulphur and other com bustibles. The address of the con- signee was found to be still legible after the fire was extinguished and Me Donald's arrest followed today. He IS charged with being a suspected feloa and fugitive from justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

appearance of fresh bodies of invaders from any of the other republics may re- vive an armed opposition In Honduras
 President naviio has declared the re- public in ar and has begun to concentrate Honduran troops as rapidly as possible in order to beat off the in vaders
 Report places two of the leading per- sonailties of the five republics at the head of the present imbroglio. Estrada Cabre- ra, president of Guatemala, and Manuel Bonilla, who was year ago deposed by a revolution from the presidency of Hon duras, are these alleged leaders, and while the reports differ as to the details of their plan, an attack on Nicaragua Is said to be their ultimate aim. It IS said that if Honduras Is gained possession of the revo- lutionists will make Bonilla again presi- dent and that Gen. Domingo Vasquez will march at the head of an army into Nica- ragua. If victorious he Is to be made president of Nicaragua, thus bringing the three largest of the five republics, Guate- ,nala, Honduras and Nicaragua, under the control of a faction. with the president of Guatemala at its head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
FOUR LOSE LIVES FROM EXPLOSION Engine of Launch ENp|Odes
 While At Sea TWO SURVIVORS PICKED UP Engineer Is Killed at Once, While Three Sink With the Boat-Two
 Men Float for 12 Hours Be-
 fore Rescue Comes.
TWO SURVIVORS PICKED UP

Marion, Mass, July 12.-Four promi- nent summer residents of this town and Falmouth, met death through an last night. Two survivors were picked up today after having been in the wa ter for 12 hours. The dead:
 Roland Worthington, Boston.
 John T. Trull, weburn.
 Joseph S. Beal, Milton.
 George Savory, Marbleh cad, captain of the launch
 The saved:
 A. P. Tarbell, Marbleh cad.
 Edward P. Ecker, Boston.
 Ecker, who was clinging to an oar and Tarbell, who was supported by a life preserver, were able to swim and they remained together until picked up by lobster fisherman going out in the early morning to haul his pots.
 Neither of the survivors was able to give the cause of the explosion. Mr Tarbell, who owned the Dolphin, as the launch was called, said that the boat started out from Marion on a short pleasure cruise, and was well out In the middle of Buzzard bay when the explosion occurred. Savory, the engineer was suddenly blown into the struck the water.
 The boat caught fire at once and Tarbell called to his comrades to leap overheard. He strapped 8 life pre- server about himself before he leaped and MT. Ecker, who is connected with the Boston banking firm of Rollins & Son, seized an oar and followed. So far as they knew, none of the others in the party jumped. Both Tarbell and Ecker remained near the launch for several moments urging their com rades to jump into the water with q cushion, oar. life preserver or someth- ing, for the launch was burning rapid ly. One man, believed to be Roland Worthington, was seen clinging to the side of the boat but he could not swim apparently, and the men in the water could not reach him.
 Gradually the launch drifted out to sea and MT. Iscker and MT. Tarbel were forced to give up hope. They turned landward and swan slowly so us lo Huspanu tnelr strength as much as possible. It was 12 hours before their rescue came. The launch un- doubtedly sank with all on board. The party had gone out on cruise in the bay at the invitation of MT. Tarbell who came here yesterday from Mar blehead Neck. MT. Worth ington who was spending the summer at Falmouth was large owner of real estate in the Boston financial district, but had re- tired from active business. He was 49 years old. MT. Trull, who was 66 years old, was well known in Boston mercantile circles and had place of business there. He lived in Woburn. He leaves a widow and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
FISH SAYS HARD TIMES
 WILL NOT HURT FARMERS

persons in Newport are not paying cash for their customary expenditures, but al e stretching their credit as far as possible, Is what I base my opinion on. There are many who are unable to find the needed cash.
 "The railroads this year will show high gross earnings but the net profits will be small, this being due to the excessive wages demanded by labor. There are signs of splendid crops, but the farmers will get most of the profits. The army of the unemployed will grow. Rich men who stay in this country will be heavily ped for campaign contributions on the plea that the election of some candidate who can restore normal conditions must be insured. August will be dull in all lines as is customary in campaign year. and look for a louder chorus of the hard times cry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
FINE 'i'I MACHINERY
 OBTAINED BY FRAUD

Puerto Cortez. Honduras. July 8, via New Orleans, July 12.-Machinery said to be valued at about s1OO.000 and alleged to have been obtained fraudulently from firms in the United States IS now being unloaded here from the steamer Colds ioro on which Francis G. Bailey, presi . dent of the Export Shipping company or New Jersey, and his party recently made their escape from the United States. Bailey is still at large, but the others were taken under arrest from here to New York. The machinery Is to be held nere pending proceedings in the Honduras courts for its recovery by the creditors of the Export Shipping company. Nearly all the lighter pieces of machinery on the Goldsboro were unloaded on the beach near Tela. Ten rifles and several shot guns have also been taken from the Goldsboro. The crew, who at first refused to dock the Goldsboro, have been assured of their wages and passage prepaid to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

New York, July -(Special.) )-Persons in the s15-a-week class will be interested in hearing that Stuyvesant Fish, former president of the Illinois Central railroad, says this:
 ''In my opinion, it is really harder for persons who have had an income or S2oo'- GOO year to come down to live on $o0,oO a year than for man who has been earning $15 week to accustom himself to living on BIO week.
 In MT. Fish's opinion the relative suffer ing is greater.
 The big financier made this statement today to reporter as he boarded the steamer New York with Mrs Fish, bound to tour Europe in their automobile until September.
 "There is no indication for revival in business" went on MT. Fish, Wealthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

and Homer L. Castle of Pennsylvania. Indications now point to an open fight for the nomination for President There is on foot a movement among some Of the leaders of the party to place a southern democrat and 2 .SSthern re- publican on the ticket caA q Seaborn Wright of Georgia ap S Samuel R. Artman of Indlans ,$ approached on the subject, bu 92p stated by National chairmaF go es R. Jones been received frSo sr that nom- ination would pted, and 1t $ not expected u Q will be received.
 Among the ties for President who have be ninently mentioned are Fred F. Wl- f, Los Angeles, Cal; Daniel P. Sheen, 1eorla, H.. Joseph F.. more, editor St. Louis Christian Advo- cate; Alfred L. Mannierre, New York. and Dr. J. B. Cranfill of Dallas. Tex, former candidats Vice President.
 "The platform will be brief and direct" said Chairman Jones.
 "The platform will denounce the re- publican and democratic parties be- cause of the failure of Congress to put a stop to the shipment of liquor inso prohibition states. Other issues will be covered. In the convention will be about 25 platform makers and each probably will have draft of a plat form. More blanks will be offered than will be adopted by the resolutions com mittee and few will be debated on the floor of the convention.
 q do not think any delegate will offer a resolution to indorse the Antl Saloon league"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Nominee of G .. P. Writes His Own Ant-InjunctiOn
 Plank for Platform
ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE
 BY CAMPAIGN MANAGERS
Taft Makes Denial at Hot Springs of Any Knowledge of Chicago State ment and Says He Will Speak
 Upon the Matter Later.

Chicago. July 12-Under the caption. Taft Ignores Platform" the Inter Ocean today says:
 William H. Taft yesterday wrote the 'anti-injunction plank which had been re- Jected by the republican national conven- tion into his personal platform. It was the first official announcement given out by his campaign managers. and it was given out avowedly to secure for MT. Taft labor support. The statement was given out by the Industrial Headquarters. es- tablished by his campaign managers It denies that Mir Taft is the enemy of la Dor organizations and declares that the attitude of those in labor ranks who are opposed to mm is the result of misun- derstandlngs.
 Referring specifically to injunctions, the statement announces Mir. Tafts per sonal anti-injunction views in words that cannot be mistaken.
 The injunction it has been used in labor cases generally IS repugnant to oui. American sense of fairness. Judge Taft stands on record with the unions as op- posed to it in its present form, a position that many others who have advised against the injunction have not dared to take, which emphasizes the difference be- tween talking about a matter and being ready to do it. He Gudge TafD has stated repeatedly that no injunction should be granted until both parties to the case have been heard. If this sug gestion ever becomes law the labor in- junction will be put out of business. for the right to leave the service under cer- tain conditions has been established nrm- ly The dissolution of each labor injunc- tion issued against strike in wage con troversies directly between the employer and employe proves It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

convention will be lively, Los Angeles and Detroit being the cities in the race. Both delegations are very active and the riv- airy is keen.
 Many delegations arrived today. includ- ing Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and Michigan, while Los Angeles brought many from the Pacific states, incluting Arizona and Washington. Some prominent marching clubs are due to arrive tomof- row Among these will be the Toledo Cherry Pickers. Already it appears that the rivalry for the parade prize will be keen. Texas clubs will participate in this contest. San Antonio will have a Davy Crockett club. Mineral Wells will have a Jackass club, all members rid ing jackasses.
 One of the features of the convention was the arrival today of three Elks from far away Manila as delegates from that Philippine city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Page l..

rage |. Taft ignores Chicago platform and writes injunction plank of his own. Herman Ridder comes out strong in support of Bryan.
 Four men lose their lives in explosion Of launch while at sea- Taft is alarmed over situation in Ohio and Indiana.
 Ten thousand Elks have arrived to at- tend convention in Dallas. Condition of cotton crop shows much improvement.
 Stuyvesant Fish says hard times will not hurt farmers.
 Oyster Bay Is scene Of lengthy confer ence.
 Page 2. Stock market becomes more active and trading broader.
 Senator Deen introduces new banking bill into Georgia legislature. Denver Is almost clear of visitors.
 Page 3. Chattahoochee Valley Medical and Sur gical association will meet at Auburn this week.
 State examination question leakage seems to center around Selma. Huntsville officer arrested on charge of carrying pistol under "A inches long, Decatur and New Decatur Knights of Pythias hold memorial services Officers flush negro craps game at Bes- semer Contract awarded for new Masonic tenn ple at Brewton.
 Page 4. Editorial
 Page g.. Argie Wade, kidnapped girl, before re- turning home, throws light on murder of her mother For first time prohibition figures in the ,nayoralty race. spitzer seriously slashed in cutting af- fray Page 6. Some succinct slangy phrases. Page z. Murderer may be traced by photo Experts will seek to save miners Mysterious force that draws cars. Detective catches a clever thief Page 8. Montgomery wins 13-inning game from Memphis olympic games will open in London to- day with 2000 contestants. Y. M. C.. A. relay race to he made from New York to Chicago Victory of American rifiemen at Bisley is gratifying.
 American baseball team will visit Japan in November.
 Batting averages of leading major league players.
 Turner will pitch for Birmingham to day Billy Madden will train Sailor Burke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
WOMAN IS FOUND
 GUILTY OF MURDER

Ottawa. Kan, July 12.--Mrs. Mollie Stewart tonight was found guilty of the murder of Mrs. Jane Schreck anu her punishment was fixed at life in the penitentiary.
 The conviction of Mrs. Stewart fol- lows that of Frank Schreck, husband of the murdered woman, and marks the end of the prosecution for one of the most brutal murder ever committed in Kansas, the killing of Mrs. Schreck and her little son and daughter on the night of February 3, 1907, in their home near Centropolis, Kan. The state proved that Mrs. Stewart, who was married. and the mother of family, and Frank Schreck drove from Ottawa to Centropolis and that Schreck there cut the throats of his wife and two small children as they lay asleep. Schreck was infatuated with Mrs. Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
DENATURED ALCOHOL MAY NOT
 BE PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIAN


 Washington, July 12--That both the physician who writes @ prescription for dens tured alcohol and the druggist who prepares the prescription and sells the medicine to the patient are liable 10 criminal prosecution is held in decision rendered by Commissioner of Internal Revenue Casrers. The decision Is the result of the action Of some druggists who prescribed denatured alcohol for external medicinal purposes not knowing that to do so is violation or the law. The decision says, in part:
 "The second section of the law regu- lating the sale and manufacture Of de1 natured alcohol provides fine and i'm prisonment for any person who uses de- ratured alcohol for manufacturing any beveridge or liquid medicinal prepara tion. or knowingly sells any preparation made in part or wholly from such alco- hal."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
TAFT IS ALARMED ABOUT
 OHIO AND INDIANA VOTE

in and raise rumpus with the friends of Foraker, which would put an end to the republican chances of holding the Buckeye state.
 New Workers who have been here since the nominations were made at Denver talk as if they are certain that Tammany Is going to put up big and winning fight for Bryan this year. Tammany, they say, Is not only entirely willing to loyalty support Bryan this time, but Tammany knows there is going to be a vigorous campaign and a successful one on the part of the national democrats and Tam many, with an eye to the future, Is go- ing to look out for the best interests of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Promotion of Army Officers.

Washington. July 12.-A decision has been rendered at the war department which in effect holds that army officers may be promoted subject to examination In those cases where by reason of sick ness they are not able to present them selves to a board of examination. It Is exigency of the service within the mean ing of the act of February ?, 1901. This will do much to relieve the army of such blocks to advancement as have occurred because of sickness of officers eligible for examination for promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
STOLE HIS WIFE.
Young Officer Weeds Daughter of Min
 ister To Panama.

New York, July 12.-Lieut. Harry H. Rousseau, member of the isthmian canal commission, was sn arrival here today from Panama on board the steamer Es- peranza. Lieutenant Rousseau was se- crety married to Miss Gladys Sauiers, daughter of the United States minister to Panama, Herbert G. Squiers. last April, after a ball given one night by the Tivol club. The ceremony was per formed by Judge Hezekiah A. Gudger of North Carolina, who is a judge of the canal zone in the district of Ancon It was known in social circles that Mir. Squiers had opposed the marriage. Four days after the secret wedding the couple were married In public in the presence of all the prominent officials of the canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Taft Denies Statement.

Hot Springs. Va, July 12.-Judge Taft was tonight shown the statement gwen out by the industrial headquarters in Chi cago and published in the Inter Ocean concerning the 'anti-injunction plank of tine republican platform adopted at Chi cago.
 'l know nothing of the statement to which you refer" said MT. Taft. My views on the subject of injunctions have heen expressed in my judicial opinions and in my political speeches and public addresses, but l have neither made nor authorized on my behalf any expression on the subject since the Chicago conyen- ton. What may be said by some advo- cate of mine, based on my opinions or speeches, of course I cannot say, and could not now be expected to comment on. expect to treat of the general sub tect in my speech and letter of accept snce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

Washington, July -(Special.)-Pil- grms who are returning from the Vir- ginia Hot Springs picked up enough while there to convince them that MT. Taft and his advisers are much concerned over the situation not only in Indiana but also Tn Ohio. It has been quite well known for some time that Representative Burton of Cleveland is burning up to succeed Foraker in the Senate. There seems to be no doubt that he had practically made up his mind to announce formally his candidacy, but it is now said that Candi- date Taft and his close friends have about persuaded Burton that it will be difficult enough for the republicans to carry Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Jealous Man on Rampage.

Cleveland. O., July 12.-Anthony Hass- Ter 2S years old, of Flint, Mich, today shot and wounded his wife, fatally wounded her sister. Mrs. Rose Herman. caused his mother-in-law to be injured, shot at his father-in-law and two un- known men, and then attempted to end his own life. Hassler and his wife were separated Infamed with jealousy over report that his wife was about to seek divorce, the police say he went to the home of her father and began shooting at inc inmates Hassler is not expected to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Army Bands May Give Concerts.

/ Washington. July 12-In letter of pro-
 test received at the war department against the playing in free concerts Of the Fourteenth artillery band, the com
 mander at Fort screven, Ga.. has ex- plained to the satisfaction of the military authorities that the performance of that
 pano IS Tn no respect 0 violation of the eHistng laws forbidding competition with local musicians of military bands. It Is held that the law does not contemplate pronipiting citizens enjoying the benefit Of music rendered by military bands bu- forbids members of such organizations receiving further remuneration in addi- tion 10 their army pay, for playing off the reservation when by so doing they come into competition with local musi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
shriners at St. Paul.

St. Paul, July 12.--All day long visitors have been pouring into the city to wit ness the events attendant upon the thirty fourth annual convention of the Ancient / DIG Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, which begins tomorrow and con- tinues the entire week. Entertainment of various kinds for the Shriners has been planned. The first session of the imperial council will be Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Reaainq for Amnesty.

London, July PA special dispatch to the Daily Mail from Teherea says that Rachin Khan, who is in command of a large force, including several batteries of quick-frers, entered Tabriz on July B, and is now bombarding the revolutionists. who are messed In the Hllavana quar- ter. TLe latter the dispatch says, have telegraphed to the Shah begging that amnesty be granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
RevoIutionlsts on the Run.

Tegucigalpa, July 12.-Government troops advanced upon the town of Gra- cias today, which has been in the hands of the reyolutionists for the past week. The revolutionists, who numbered about 30O thereupon abandoned the town and made their escape in the direction of the frontier, crossing over into Salvador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
PIcayune's Cotton Report.

New Orleans, July 12-The Picayune's weekly cotton crop report tomorrow will say:
 With an abundance of rain in Missis- sissippi and Louisiana, cotton is reported as being in f1ourishing condition In a few scattered instances 1t is said that the downpours have been somewhat excessive and some minor damage has been done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
TImes.pemoerat Report.

New Orleans, July 12.--The Times-Demo- crat's monthly summary of the progress of the cotton crop tomorrow will say:
 First-Except in districts affected by special causes, such as overflow and boil weevil, very marked improvement has been the rule.
 Second-The supply of labor has been ample and cultivation has been thorough
 Tllird-There are complaints of boil wee vii from some parts of Louisiana, Arkan- sas and Texas. .za
 Fourth-Taken as a whole, the outlook is highly favorable throughout most of the belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
Town ls Abandoned.

Managua, Nicaragua, July 13,-Advices received here state that the Honduran revolutionists have abandoned the town of Graclas, which they recently captured, and have flown into Salvador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13
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BIRMINGHAM IN LEAD.

Chicago, July 12.-tSpecial.)- J. The Construction News report on June buildings in A leading cities ranks Birmingham first for the greatest gain over June of last year. being 134 per cent. Mill waukee comes second with 63 per cent gain. and St. Paul third with 43 per cent gain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-13

week. the setbacks being due largely to excessive rainfall.
 The crop Is being rapidly "laid by as the plant has now often attained a size that will not permit of further cultiva- tion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
Our May Sale of Muslin Underwea

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-18

l440 additional minutes for work.
AT $4,000 a minute this would mean
thine saving Of $43,20oooo every day.
OF course the sum is not actually so
large but the fact remains neverless
that il will not take long to get back
the $70,oo0.0oo in question and that
the investment even from the point
of view OF persons who have to pay
for il is a sound one, 1t is the tunnels
which afford perhaps the most con-
crete illustration Of the value OF time
in New York City, Crossing the
rivers by ferry is at best slow pro-
cess and ii is simply to save the min
utes, each one worth $4,000 in this
means Of travel that hundreds OF mil
lions of dollars are being expended
on the tunnels under the river. Father
Kniekerbocker hopes shortly to reach
the point when his time will be worth
$4,000 a minute, but even now his
record is far ahead Of that OF any
other city in the world.