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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

1t is practically settled that there will
be no new county bills reported favor
ably for action by the constitutional
amendments committee of the house at
this session.
The committee proposes instead gen.
erai amendment to the constitution of the
state under which new county movements
may be shaped up If they can comply
with the conditions prescribed.
This amendment is to provide that any
territory of not less than 400 square
miles may become new county by a
two-thirds vote of all the people living in
such territory provided it has not less
than 1900 inhabitants and Sl.500,000 of
taxable property. and provided further
that it leaves the old counties from
which the territory is drawn not less
than 400 square miles and not less than
100000 of taxable property.
1t will be apparent that it will be quite
difficult to comply with all of these con-
ditions, an dthe question of creating new
counties by two-thirds vote won't be so
easy matter as 1t has been on some &C.
casions to get the general assembly to
pass a bill and have the people approve
1t. Opponents of the various new county
movements, 1t Is said. are generally sat
isfed with this solution of the problem.
Just let them comply with these con-
ditions and the question of creating new
county" is the attitude which most of
such opponents have assumed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
MEN ARE ACQUITTED.
Greenville Citizens Cleared Of Charge
of Peonage.

Greenville, August Especial About
30 men from here who were interested
in the case against seven of Buffers cit
liens who were tried on a charge of peon-
age In Montgomery today, went to that
city on the early train this morning. One
of the men. Eugene Searcey, returned on
the noon train and brought news of the
termination of the case in favor Of the
defendants. and much qualification is be-
ing expressed in Greenville over it.
A much needed Improvement is being
made on the drive leading to the Louis
vile and Nashville station. A stone wall
is being erected along the entire length
OF the station, and this will prevent the
rains washing gullies In the drive.
Work has been started on the hotel
downtown, formerly the Stark house, and
the remodeling Of the present building
will be rushed through. By October / the
city of Greenville will have a hotel that
any city its size might well be proud of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
GREAT LABOR WAR
BEGINS IN SWEDEN
General Strike and Lockout
Will Be Small Revolution
GOVERN MENT TAKES STEPS
Special Session of the Riksdag Is
Expected While All Banks Are
Closed and Carefully
Guarded.

Stockholm, August "a labor war
throughout Sweden that is sched-
uled to begin tomorrow threatens to
develop in Stockholm into something
approaching a miniature revolution.
The trouble will be enormously aggra-
waited by the present general strike
and lockout.
The members of the young socialists
party are striving to give the move
ment revolutionary character and the
government, warned that a political
campaign is going on at the same time,
has taken steps to nip the expected dis
orders in the bud. The authorities
have decided at the first signs of in
surrection to declare Stockholm in a
state of siege.
Soldiers are being quartered in diff
ferent sections of the city and sub
urbs. and the entire standing army of
Sweden is ready for eventualities
The situation has suddenly taken such
serious turn that King Gustave has
summoned the members of parliament
to Stockholm and special session of
the riksdag is expected.
Great CONSERVATION prevails in the
city as a result of the dangerous de-
velopments in the situation. A civil
guard corps is being organized for the
protection of property. All banks are
closed and carefully guarded. All the
ferries running out of Stockholm have
ceased operations.
1t is expected that the present to-
tai of about 10000 idle workmen will
be largely increased by tomorrow.
The labor conflict that is at the bot
tom of this trouble originated in a dis
pute over wages In the wooden and cot
ton industries.
total of $4,000 men were reported
locked out yesterday and their mem
bers are increasing rapidly.
The strike is extending. The en-
ployes of the Stockholm municipality
and the state telegraph linemen have
Joined the movement, but the railway
mems union has declined to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
MEETING OF STRIKERS.
Peace Seems Assured Now Among the
Disaffected.

Pittsburg August ga meeting of a
majority of the $500 strikers of the
Pressed Steel Car company's plant at
Schoenville is being held tonight at which
the men hope to come to an amicable
agreement among themselves in regard
to returning to work for the company
The general opinion seems to be that
the strike will soon be settled.
No effort was made today by the COM
pany officials to evict the As strikers
and their families from the company
houses
A justice of the peace at Mckee
Rocks today received 27 affidavits sworn
to by strikers who state that they paid
sums ranging from 81 to IS to fore
men of the Pressed Steel company be-
fore they could secure positions. They
were presented to company representa-
tives,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
NEW YORK LAWYER
IS SHOT BY WOMAN

New York, August 3.-William D. Craig,
a lawyer. was shot as he was entering
an elevator at the Waldorf Astoria hotel
today by Mrs. Mary A. Castle, SO years
old Craigs life was saved by fountain
pen, the bullet from a .22-calbre revolver
used by Mrs. Castle being DETECTED into
his coat pocket. He was only slightly
bruised.
Considerable excitement in the lobby
of the hotel followed the shooting.
Craig, who is a member of the Rocky
Mountain club, which has suite of
rooms in the hotel. was on his way to
the club rooms to dress for dinner. Mrs
Castle who had been waiting for him,
tried to detaln him. but Craig shook off
the woman and went to the elevator
Mrs. Castle kept pace with him. AS he
was about to step into the elevator she
shot at him when the muzzle of the re-
volver was within an inch of his coat.
When detectives arrived the woman was
sitting on a lounge weeping Historically.
Taken to a police station, she said she
was an insurance agent and had a BROTH
err Capt. Henry Scott, stationed at Fort
Morgan, near Mobile, Ala. She pointed
to Craig, who was standing nearby, and
after pleading for him to forgive her,
said:
He is the cause Of my trouble. He
has thrown me over"
Craig said he would press the charge
against the woman.
Frederick Dean, to whom Mrs Castle
sub-lat her apartment on Sixty seventh
street, interested himself in her case to-
night He conferred with the police and
said that Mrs. Castles home was in San
Francisco, and that she Is the wife OF
Neville Castle, who Is well to do and Is
travelling at present in Alaska She and
Craig he said were friends in San Fran
cisco as children. She was not arraigned
In the night court, but will have a hear
ing tomorrow. Mr.. Dean is lawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Tobacco Sold Too cheapIy.

Winchester, KY. August 3-C,oncluding
an auction sale which has been In pro-
gress for a week the Burley Tobacco
society today disposed of the remainder
of the tobacco alleged to have been con-
tracted for by the National Association
of Independent Tobacco Man ifacturers.
A total of 1892 hogsheads was disposed of
at an average price of 141b cents per
pound. The tobacco sold in the pool
some months ago averaged over 90 cents.
The total received will be at least $780,
900 less than the Independent Manufac
turers association is alleged to have
agreed to pay for the tobacco and suit
is to be entered against that organiza-
ton seeking to recover the difference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Trouble Brewing In Crete.

Constantinople, August 3.-The Ottoman
minister at Athens tomorrow will present
a note to the Greek government couched
in friendly terms, but practically demand
ing the recall of the Greek officers serv-
ing in Crete This concession is consid-
cred necessary in order to calm public
feeling in Turkey, where the agitation
against Greece is becoming dangerous. A
Turkish fleet also may be sent to cruise
in Cretan waters. There is much do'iot
in diplomatic circles whether Greece Will
consent to the recall of officers in Crete.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
BOARD OF INQUIRY
WILL RECONYENE

Annapolis, Md, August 3.-The naval
board of inquiry, which is re-investigat-
ing the death of Lieut.. James N. Sutton,
U. s. NJ. c., which occurred here about
two years ago, under mysterious circum-
stances, will reconvene next Thursday
morning. Announcement to this effect
was made today by Com. John Hood,
presiding officer of the court. Lieut..
Q. H. Utley and Sergeant Cook, who
arrived at Provincetown, Mass, on the
cruiser North Carolina, will appear as
witness at the inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Pure Food Inquiry.

Washington, August 3.-The pure food
and drug inspection board of the depart
ment of agriculture today held a hearing
to secure information regarding the sale
of compressed yeast. The question In
volved was whether when starch is
mixed with compressed yeast it should be
regarded as an adulterant under the food
and drug act. Those opposed to the mix
ture of starch in yeast contended that its
use was for the purpose of cheapening
the product, while those who favored its
use argued that the mixture made good
yeast
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Old Soldier Attempts Suicide.

New Orleans, August S-John S. Con-
rad, a veteran of the civil war and
an inmate of the Confederate Soldiers
Home at New Orleans, attempted to
commit suicide today by cutting his
throat with a razor. He was taken to
the hospital in a critical condition. De-
spondency brought about by suffering
from an old wound in the leg was given
as the cause of his act
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

lamity to neglect them. But the settlers
must be of the right type.
Il believe that one of the best feats
performed by members of the white race
in the last 10 years is the building of the
Uganda railroad. l am convinced that
this country has a great agricultural
and industrial future, and 1t is the most
attractive playground in the world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
utIex Refuses To Talk.

Boston, August 3-When seen this aft
ernoon on board ship, Lieutenant Ut
ley of the marine corps and Dr. Cook,
the surgeon, excused themselves from
talking regarding the Sutton trial. They
planned to leave on an evening train for
Annapolis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
More Earthquake Shocks.

Mexico City, August IA telegram
from Acapulco received tonight says
slight earthquake shocks continued there
throughout the entire day. No damage
was done.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
No New Counties.

being made as charged, will result In en-
barrassment to others than the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Let Us Suggest a
Vacation Trip

Ifyou will tell us the num-
Der in your party, the
length of time and the
amount of money you de-
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continuous travelling or
not, and give some idea of
your taste regarding sur
roundings, amusements,
etc., we will propose one or
two trips for your consider
alton, with complete infor-
nation. Address
New York CO ntra1 Lines
Travel Bureau. Room 45l,
La Sale St. Station. Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
ROCK island BOND DEAL
Statement Issued by the Company
Concerning the Five Per Cents
Recently Issued.

New York, Dec. 8.-Concerning the
sale by the Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific Railroad company of S7,5O0OOO
3 per cent debenture bonds to the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
company, the following statement was
issued today:
THE funds used by the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad company of
Iowa for the redemption Of its out
standing collateral 5 per cent bonds
maturing in 1913. were provided in part
by the cash purchase price received
from the St. Louis syndicate (meaning
the people who purchased the Frisco,
and in. part by the sale OF 1850, 0G0 new
bonds.
"The latter mature on the same date
as the former Rock Island 5s. namely,
September ], 1915. and bear the same
rate of interest. They were purchased
by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railroad company and are carried i'm
the treasury of that company"
1t is understood the proceeds of the
sale, together with the S10,S42 500 de-
rived from the sale Of the St. Louis &
San Francisco railroad stock, formerly
held by the Rock Island company. viii
be deposited with a local trust company
preliminary 20 the retirement Of the
SIS, 100000 Rock Island 5 per cent col
lateral trust bonds.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19

The report was presented by Rector
Torp but its nature was carefully
guarded from others than members Of
the ccnsistOry. The latter are pledged
to secrecy. 1t was admitted, however,
that the work thus far accomplished
provoked an animated debate among
the university officials.
To the newspaper men Rector Torp
said:
The committees work is not yet fin
ished. 1 cannot tell how long it viii
continue, but ] hope that the result
can be made public before New Years.
Both the members of the consist0ry and
the examining committee have been
forbidden strictly to make public any
thing regarding what has been accom-
plished thus far by the Investigators. %
Claim Not Proven.
The consistory listened to the re-
port which provoked animated discus
sion. It appears that the data so far
submitted is not held sufficient to es-
tablish the explorers claims.
The result of tOday's discussion was
request on the part of the cOnsistOry
that the committee continue it's work.
The university body will leave to the
investigators proper the matter of max
ing public later the results of their
inquiries.
In the meantime, it is announced by
an official of the university, the con
sistOry viii not make public any COM
municatiOn based on information re-
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
GRAND UNCLE OF THE
RUSSIAN CAR DEAD
Long Career of Grand Duke Michae
Nicholaieviteh Comes to End
in France.

Cannes, France, Dec. 18.-Grand Duke
Michael Nicholaievitcl. grand uncle of
Emperor Nicholas, died here today.
Grand Duke Michael Nicholaievitch
was the oldest representative Of the
imperial house, having been born in
1882, the fourth son of Emperor Mich
olas l. He repeatedly distinguished
himself in his long military career. He
entered active service at the age Of II
as a lieutenant, and at 20 he had at
tanned the rank of general.
Grand Duke Michael fought through
out the Crimean war of 1854 and 1866,
was present at the battle Of lnkerman
and the siege Of SevastopOl, and in 1853
was appointed vicerOy Of the Caucasus
and commandments of the CaUcas-
ian army, with instructions to bring the
warlike, unsubdued tribes of this region
under the Russian aegis. This task he
mplished.
In the Turkish war of 1877 and 1875
the grand duke commanded the Rus
sian army operating against the Turks
I'm the Caucasian theatre Of the war
and in spite of early reverses, was final
ly able to force the surrender Of a large
part Of the Turkish forces at Arabian
and Kars. In civil lines he was men,
Der Of the commission which arranged
the emancipation Of the serfs.
In 1881 Grand Duke Michael became
president of the council of state, and
played an active role in its delibera-
tions. until its reorganization in cOnnec-
ton with the establishment Of the
duma, when he was named its hO9Or-
airy president.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
MARSHALL IS MENTIONED
Result of G Letter Favoring Change
in Date of Inauguration Of Flu
ture Presidents.

Washington. Dec. 1S.-GOvernOr Mar
shall of Indiana was launched informal
ly today as a Democratic candidate for
the presidential nomination in 1912. His
name was brought forward in a hear
ing before the senate committee on
privileges and elections on a resolution
proposing a change in the day of in
aUguration of president from March 4
TO the last Thursday in April.
President Mcfarland of the District
of Columbia commission was reading
from messages Of governors Of states
advocating the proposed change. Speak
ing of the inclement weather of March
4 last, Governor MarshalTs letter said,
Perhaps that condition was not en-
tirely an unmixed evil, for it may have
inspired some timid soul not to be a
candidate for the presidency"
Commenting on the expression. Mr.
McFarRnd said that nevertheless Gov
ernor Marshall was in favor of it.
And also a candidate?" interpolated
Senator Depew.
He is not a timid SOUL" hurriedly
interjected Senator Fletcher.
Senators DepeW, Burrows. Gamble
Frazier. Johnston and Fletcher were at
the hearing, and all appeared to favor
the change of date.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19

by underweighing sugar imported by the
American Sugar Refining company, Were
not sentenced today. Instead, the Grim
iral branch of the United States circuit
court allowed them freedom, under bail,
until January S, when they viii present
al gum ants for a new trial.
Henry l.. Sumson. special counsel for
the government, announced that he would
oppose bitterly any attempt 10 place IN
convicted men on bail after sentence had
been passed
IL is believed the federal attorneys vel
come the stay in sentence because they
hope that some of the indicted men might
give them valuable information on the
chance of thus Tightening their punish
ment.
Patrick He1nessey. a whige-haired vet
eran of the Weighing docks and enc of
the convicted men, talked earnestly in
court today with Henry l.. StimsOn. spe-
cial prosecutor for the government, and
Mr.. Stimson was heard to say:
II viii be pleased to see you in my
office.
In granting the stay of sentence Judge
Martin intmated that confessions involv-
ing suPeriors might win the convicted men
lighter senten res.
IF these men" he said were led to
do wrong through the influence OF
stronger minds they are entitled TO the
full benefit Of the mercy of the court
They should not now be shielding persons
who might have controlled their actions
at the risk that the courts may not take
into consideration the recommendation fol
mercy
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
A COMPROMISE
Suburban Residents of Tacoma
Blockade Traffic to Secure Five
Cent Fare.

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 1s.-In an attempt
to force the street car company to give
them a scent fare between Tacoma and
Fern Hill, ISL men and ten women spent
the night either i'm the street cars or
crOuching around bOnfiras along the track,
blocking traffic. Today they won a par
tial victory. Fern Hill recently was an
nsxed to the city, but the car company
insisted upon continuing the old fare of
10 cents Blankets and food were sent to
the scene of the blockade for those who
expected to remain tonight. but finally
a compromise was effected, by which
passengers are to pay 10 cents fare and
take receipts until the matter can be ad-
justed in the courts.
About thirty women undertook to re-
main at the blockade ali night but they
could not stand it. Several of them
tainted from the cold and had to be re-
moved ia carriages. One of those who
stuck to her post was 50 years Of age,
and she was still on guard when the truce
was declared.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
WUIIHI1uHI
No passengers were injured.

Cleveland. O., Dec. B.-Five persons are
dead as the result of d collision between a
Lake Shore passenger train and switch
engine at East Twenty-siXth street early
today Ten passengers were bruised.
The passenger train was NO. /, west
bound. from New York, and connects mere
with the Big Four railway for st. Louis.
-Four of the dead were members Of the
train crews.
The dead are:
the passenger train
Frank Swales, fireman on switch en-
CINE
John Frank, switchman.
Unknown man.
Jacob Carrier Buffalo, n. y, fireman
on the passenger train, was scalded and
is in q serious condition. Papers on the
body of the unidentified man contained
the name of c. Basher.
The collision occurred within sight OF
the Union station. Snow was falling and
it is believed that the red light which the
railroad men say was displayed, was OBJ
scured,
While crossing from one track to an
other, the freight switch engine was hit
Continued on Page Eighth
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
DR.. DOXEY UNDER ARREST
Indicted With His Wife on Charge Of
Having Caused the Death Of
William J. ErdeT.

st. Louis, Dec. 1s.-Charged with muir
der in the first degree, in connection with
the death last July Of William Erder. Dr.
Loren B. Doxey Of Columbus. Neb.. and
his wife, Dora e. Doxey, are tonight held
in the city jail
DR.. Doxey's formal Incarceration fol-
lowed the issuance Of bench warrants
against him and his wife on the applica-
ton of the circuit attorneys office. The
end Of the grand jury's activities IN the
case was revealed by the action of the
prosecutor.
Miss Kate Erder, sister of the dead
man, asserted her efforts 60 solve the
mystery Of her brothers death will not
cease,
ct viii do all in my power TO furnish
evidence to the pros 1cutiOn," said Miss
Erder. when 1 first reported the mat
ter TO the police I was told that the bur-
den Of proof was on me. I have pro-
duced the proof thus far and L viii still
take part I'm the case"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
OUT OF THE WOODS.
Lost Son Of Minneapolis Millionaire
Returns to Civilization.

Vancouver, 3. c., Dec lS.-Vernon
Howe Of Minneapolis, former captain of
the Yale track team, who has been lost fin
the woods of the interior for three
months has just reached One Hundred.
Mile House, CarihoO, with his companion,
Jack Cunningham of Kamloops, b. c.
Howe left -kamlOOps three months ago
to inspect some timber lands, i'm which
his father, a Minneapolis millionaire. is
interested. About a week ago the father
received reports that young Howe was
lost in the woods and came to KamioOps
as fast as the trains could bring him
Search parties were sent out in all di-
rectiOns. but the quest was brought to
an end by a telegram from the missing
men today Howe, ST., will leave for
home today.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19
Invitations Out
For Christening
WILL STOP THE BAD STUFF
More Rigid Inspection Under the
Pure Food Law Of Goods I'M
ported from Abroad.

Washington, Dec. 18.-A comprehen-
sive enlargement of the activities of the
department of agriculture in admins
tering the pure food act is contemplat-
ed in orders issued today. The object
is to inaugurate for ports where the de-
partment has no chemical laboratory a
systematic inspection of foods as is
done at ports where such facilities ex-
list. For this purpose, there has been
established a complete chain of labor
atOTy districts with headquarters at the
principal ports, to which will be sent
samples of imported goods when found
necessary. There viii be referred to
government chemists for examination
all imports regarding the right to enter,
which under the pure food law any
doubt may exist in the minds of the
customs inspectors at the smaller
places.
Officials say the new method viii tend
to do away with any tendency to import
goods in violation of law at the smaller
ports where there are no Laboratories,
instead Of at the larger ports, although
their ultimate destination is the same.
Headquarters are to be located, among
other places, at Galveston, Denver. san
Francisco and Seattle.