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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, June 11.-The most lmpor- tant happenings in the national capital today were as follows: ! In the Senate, where the woolen sched- ule of the tariff bill was under discus sion, Senator LaFollette declared that Senator Aldrich had forfeited the conf dence of other republican senators and had stated half truths which have dis credited his leadership before this body and before this country when the chair called MT. LaFollette to order because of his personal alusion, the latter said he had not noticed that the rule forbid ding personal allusions had been applied equally to all senators. Twenty -four amendments to the wool schedule offered by MT. LaFollette and voted on en bloc ments by Senator Bacon and by Senator Gore.
 Consideration of the income tax ques- tion was postponed by the Senate until June IS.
 The department of agriculture decided to investigate charges made by J. F. Harms against the meat inspection sys- tenn at the National Stock Yards, East St. Louis, III.
 Secretary Ballinger eliminated the com mon carrier and the so-called confisca- tory clauses of the old oil and gas pipe line regulation in operation in Okla homa.
 The American National Red Cross so- ciety sent $5oO0 for relief work in Asia Minor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
STATUE UNVEILED
 TO STEPHEN D. LEE
Gen. ". D. Cameron Of
 Meridian Passes AWQy

subsequently, married Miss Rosa Lipsey of the same county who survives him. General Cameron's death has cast man. tie of sorrow over this entire community, as he was undoubtedly one of the best loved men in east Mississippi
 The remains will reach Meridian on an early morning train, the family and inn mediate relatives having gone to accom- pany them to Meridian. The hour of the funeral has not been fixed, but it will be some time Sunday afternoon, the in terment being in Rose Hill cemetery. Very little is known here at this time of the direct cause of death, but 1t Is known that General Cameron had been in feeble health for some months, and the heat and excitement incident to the re- union Is thought to have caused the ill., ness that resulted in death.
 Besides his widow and three children mentioned, General Cameron is survived by two brothers, B. F. Cameron of Me- ridian and Hugh Cameron of Toomsuba, and host of relatives throughout this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Mrs. G0uId's Memory
 Is Conveniently ShOr1

CT a diamond pendant valued at $13300 had been bought by her or by her hus band flor another" Delaney Nicoll pro tested vigorously against this insnuation and Justice Bowling, with some asperity, ordered it stricken from the record.
 The amounts of assorted jewels and bootmakers' bills continued to make the spectators, admitted to the court room, gasp and stare. The articles purchased included the pearl rope which the wit ness wore yesterday and today, listed at $27, coo; the disputed pendant at $13,SO0, and a diamond chain at S22,000; a diamond diadem at $24000, and a sapphire ring at $60OO.
 Such little things as $50O worth of silk stockings at time or SIPS for shoes were trivial by comparison.
 Five tailor made suits were ordered at a cost of $5S07.
 Because of the great crowd of curious persons who gathered, hoping to hear the testimony. only such persons as could give valid reasons for their presence were permitted to get past the doorkeepers
 Mrs. Gould identified letter which had passed between counsel for both sides. It was dated November 23. 1907, and was ad- dressed to MT. Shearn. It went on to say that Mrs Gould had run up $O,- 77S51 worth of bills in that year. Notice was given that responsibility for these bills would not be continued by the de- fendant The alimony of $25 900 was to be paid to Mrs. Gould in monthly install- ments.
 In striking contrast to this glitter of luxurious articles was Mrs Gould's tes- tImony that at times at Castle Gould she was actually without provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Hanued For Murder.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 11.-Otis D. Smith, young white man, was hanged at the county jail this morning for the murder of his sister, Cora Bell Smith, in this city several months ago. Smith on the gallows protested innocence. He and his sister came here a few years ago from Atlanta and worked
 in various job printing offices. Smith
 declared the death of his sister was due to a scuffle for a revolver with
 which she attempted to kill him. En- deavors were made to save Smiths life but the state pardoning board re- fused to interfere. Smith is the first white man to be executed in this coun- ty for more than 30 years. He re- uuested to be buried by the side of his sister and the wish was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
INCOME TAX PLANS
 DELAYED IN SENATE

New York, June 11.-What appeared to be the hazy memory of Mrs. Katherine Clemmons Gould on this, the second day of her testimony in cross-examination, brought a rebuke from Supreme Court Justice Bowling, who is hearing her suit for separation from her husband, How ard Gould, second son of the late Jay Gould. Another interesting phase of the case today was a tilt between Lawyers Delaney Nicoll for the defendant and Clarence J. Shearn for Mrs. Gould
 Please try to be polite" MT. Shearn cautioned MT. Nlcoll. when the latter asked the witness question sharply.
 "oh, I'm sick of trying to be polite I've been polite all day and Mrs. Gould won't answer a straight question:" re- torted Nicoll
 "Yes, the witness has given MT. Nieoll much unnecessary trouble" Justice Dowl- ing interposed.
 Mrs. Gould leaned forward eagerly at this point to meet the next question but just then the clock struck and adjourn ment was taken until tomorrow with the likelihood that she will remain on the stand throughout the day.
 As uncertain as was the witness mem ory at times she did not fail to take advantage of that very fact when oc- casion twice offered. Once she apologized for her inability to tell whether cer. tain restaurant checks were hers or not, and again when she could not tell wheth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Income tax get backset. Alabamians saved from shipwreck. Lee statue Is uneviled. Mrs. Gould has short memory. General Cameron dead at Meridian. Seaboard receivers to be released. Ready for argument in Calhoun case. Eleven killed in Texas storm. Strike arbitrators are slow. 2-Work of paving is progressing. Cotton outlook still uncertain. 3-Blount county apple is famous. Second division in supreme court. 4Editorial comment. 5-Kaul heads committee which will make fight for new courthouse. Chamber of Commerce takes up num- erous interesting subjects at reg ular meeting.
 Reynolds case went to jury last night and verdict is expected today Police commission adds four patrol men to force.
 next week. 6-General sporting news 7-Brmingham social events. Dolly Dalrymple's column. S-Bessemer citizens favor courthouse bonds.
 Missionary worker will speak in
 Ensley 9-Stock market is very irregular. Cotton declines on crop reports. Wheat is almost unchanged. asks for Tarrant's views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
READY FOR ARGUMENT IN
 FAMOUS CALHOUN TRIAL

San Francisco, June 11.-Assistant Dis trict Attorney Heney, who asked the court for permission to show that Ab- raham Reuf was conceded to be the boss" of San Francisco during the administra- ton of Mayor Schmitz, was denied the privilege after stirring debate.
 In the course of his argument, MT. Heney said:
 For instance, how do I get the idea that the Congress of the United States has acted corruptly in the matter of tar if? In the works of an English am- bassador, who is acknowledged by great majority of our citizens to be fair, this charge Is made, and he further says that a great number of members of the Unit ed States Senate bought their way into that body"
 T have read the works of MT. James Bryce and I have never came across that statement" said MT. King. 'I do not be- lleve it is there.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12

''Yes, it is,' said Heney.
 Your remark is a islander upon MT. Bryce replied King.
 When the courts decision was an- nounced MT. Heney stated that the peo- pie had no further testimony to offer, and there was a prompt submission o[ the case by Stanley Moore, one of the attorneys for the defendant
 MT. Heney rejected proposal to sub init the case without argument declaring that the proposal made by the defense was intended as an effort to influence the jury.
 It was arranged that Assistant District Attorney John J. O'Gara shall make the opening argument Alexander King of Atlanta, Ga, of the defense, will fol- low A A. Moore will present the clos ing argument in behalf of MT. Calhoun and Mr. Heney will make the final argu- ment for the people. It is believed that the case will be submitted to the jury by Thursday or Friday of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
RECEIVERS OF SEABOARD
 WILL SOON BE RELEASED

New York, June 11.-Definite action to- ward the dissolution of the Seaboard Air Line Railway company receivership was taken here today. Although no official statement was issued. it was learned that the general reorganization committee had met and practically agreed upon a plan of reorganization by which foreclosure of the property is to be avoided and the existing first mortgage 4 per cent bonds will remain undisturbed.
 Money to pay off the receivers certifi- cates and other immediate obligations will be raised by the issue and sale of in- come bonds. It is expected that the re- organization will be affected without as sessing either the preferred or common shares.
 It is planned to retire S3,000,000 of the collateral trust three-year and ten-year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Birmingham People In Wreck.

Miss Mary O. Ware and Miss Willie May Bates who were the Slavonia which went to pieces on the rocks of the Azores yesterday are two of Birming- hams most popular young society girls. Miss Ware is the daughter of Mrs. B.. L. Wyman and resides at 2116 Highland avenue while Miss Bates is the daugh- ter of Mrs. May Fitzpatrick and resides at 1908 Sixth avenue, north.
 Neither Mrs. Wyman or Mrs. Fitzpat- rick had heard of the shipwreck until the Associated Press dispatch was read to them from The Age-Herald affice last night. Mrs Wyman stated that the girls had gone abroad together and were due in Naples at about the same time an- other Birmingham party was to arrive on another vessel.
 Other Alabamians on the vessel are well known in Birmingham especially among the University of Alabama set here. Dr. w. B. Somerville is surgeon for the State university and is one of Tuscaloosa's most prominent physicians. Mrs. Somer- vile and the children are also well known to many Birmingham people.
 MT. Brownell is professor of French at the State University and he and his family have many friends here.
 It will be source of much joy to their friends to know that the latest news from the scene of the shfpwreck is to the effect that all of the passengers were removed in safety to other vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
NEW MILITARY
 COMPANY FORMED

Columbus, Ga, June 11.-(Special.)- )-At a largely attended mass meeting in Phe- nix City tonight, presided over by Capt. J. P Marchant of Girard, the formation of a new military company to succeed the company mustered out last week by Gov ernor Conner was enthusiastically favored. Col. R. c. Bricken of the Second Ala bama regiment was present and made a talk saying that there are now on file 12 applications to form companies and join that regiment. but that he considered Phenix City had the best claim on ac- count of its geographical situation. Sev- enty-two applications for membership In the proposed company were received. Colonel Bricken said that applicants must not only take the usual oath but must promise not to gamble or use intoxicants to excess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
HEAVY PENALTIES
 FOR BLACK HAND

Columbus, O., June n.-Charges of blackmail may be brought by the state against members of the Marion Black Hand conspiracy with a possible penalty of 20 years in the penitentiary against IS months provided by the federal statutes. Federal authorities will not surrender their prisoners until after they have paid the penalty for violation of the postal laws, but they are ready to assist in the prosecution of state cases by furnishing evidence, information or testimony. 1t is felt that the federal penaity is wholly in- adequate to meet the case. The law was enacted without a thought of the Black Hand. An effort probably will be made to remove its limitations by making it broader and with a possible maximum penalty of 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
STRIKE PERPETRATORS ARE
 SLOW IN THEIR WORK

days from the date of the signing of the agreement the arbitrators already named, Hillary A Herbert for the Georgia rail- road and Congressman Hardwiek for the firemen, will agree upon third arbi- trator. If they are unable to agree upon a third man the matter will be submitted to Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Neill the mediators under the Erdman act who will name the third member of the board of arbitration.
 The arbitrators will receive as compen- sation from the United States treasury BIO a day and expenses. They are required to report within 30 days of the organ ization of the board of arbitration to the chairman of the interstate commerce commission. Their findings of fact are binding upon both parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Ties That Bind.
Buying Up Iron and Steel Plants.

New York, June 11.-It was announced here today that the Iron and Steel Prod ucts company, recently organized in New Jersey, had acqaired the capital stock of number of iron and steel manu- featuring plants, among them the Canton Iron and Steel company of Baltimore, the West Iron company of Lebanon, Pa. the Lebanon Chain Works and the Bris- tol Iron and Steel company of Bristol. Pa. Elberton R. Chapman of New York has been elected president of the com pany: J. c. Brown of Baltimore, vice president and general manager. and w. D. Dunlop, secretary-treasurer. The com- pany is capitalized at s2,50O,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12

Washington, June 11.-A curious situa- ton has developed in the arbitration or the Georgia railroad strike. An agreet ment was signed by both parties to the controversy that the questions at issue between them should be submitted to ar filtration under the provisions of the Erd- man act. The agreement was not drawn properly it appears, and it was necessary to redraft it. After 1t was redrafted the document had to be sent to the parties 10 the controversy for their signatures. Meantime the questions at issue remain as they were.
 The new agreement will specify the time and place of holding the conter- ences of the arbitrators. Within hve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
ELEVEN PERSONS KILLED
 BY SEVERE TEXAS STORM
Willie Middleton, 12 years.

Willie Middleton, 12 years.
 Miss Maggie Bishop, 16 years.
 In Haskell Mrs. Brooks, an aged wom- an, died of fright.
 Near Leuders, Jones county, Texas three persons were killed and several se- rlousy hurt 10 or 12 houses were wrecked
 At Weiner, Haskell county, Texas. w. T. Robertson's store was destroyed.
 In the wreck of the Kansas City, Mex leo and Orient train J. E. Stamford, a travelling salesman of Crowell, Foard county, was killed and il persons were more or less badly hurt.
 The whole train except the engine and tender was blown from the track. Con- ductor Alexander was badly injured in the arm; Brakeman Van Zandt injured about the head; Stamford, travelling man, who lived at Crowell, died shortly after being taken from the wreck.
 Nine others were slightly hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
knoxxiIle couple on Board.

Knoxville, June 1.-The names given as MT and Mrs. Lotshersch in the list of the Slavonia's cabin passengers are undoubt- edly intended for MT. and Mrs. Roy Lot spech of Knoxville. Mr. Lotspech and Miss Ethel Moore, both of Knoxville, were welded on the night of June 1 at St. Johns Episcopal church, their wedding being the social event of the present sea- son. On an early morning train June 2 they left for New York and on the 3d sailed for Naples aboard the Slavonia for a six-months' tour of Europe. Both MT and Mrs. Lotspech are representatives of prominent families of this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12

Dallas, Tex, June 11.-Special dis patches to the News show that eleven persons are dead and several more or less seriously injured as a result of a storm in central western Texas, includ- ing one man who was killed when a wind storm blew a Kansas City, Mex ico and Orient railway passenger train from the Brazos river bridge, north of Sweetwater, last night
 Haskell and Lueders, Tex, were also damaged by the storm, which was accom- panied by heavy fall of hail, destroying thousands of dollars worth of crops and orchards.
 The dead near Haskell, Tex, are:
 Mrs R. S. Middleton and infant days old.
 Tom Middleton. years.
 Joe Middleton, years,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Woman Forgets Husband.

New York, June 11.-John Wright Hunt of Savannah. Ga, capitalist, returned from Paris today on the Mauretania and told of an estrangement between himself and his wife and of her admiration for Russian, Alexander Andre Tghrniadieff, whom she met in Paris. Mrs Hunt was formerly Miss Henrietta Babcock of De- troit Mich. She met the Russian at a Paris hotel and soon afterward left her husband. An interview failed to effect a reconciliation and Mr. Hunt returned to America without her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12

per cent notes before maturity. As now outlined $SOo0,00O are to be called in on December l and s4250,O0o on January 1, 1910, thereby automatically terminating the receivership. The plan also provides for the dissolution of the voting trust on January 1, 1910. A saving of not less than 20 per cent in fixed charges is ex- pected under the proposed plan.
 An official statement embodying all these details probably will be issued next week. The banking houses associated with the reorganization committee include Hallgarten & Co.,, and Blair & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
oil Suit Is Continued.

Lake Charles, La, June 11.-After the introduction of additional testimony by the defense today to show that the af- fairs of the Evangeline oil company were properly administered, the receivership proceedings instituted by Peter P. Van Vleet of Memphis against that company were continued until the second week in August pending the completion of the ex- animation of the books of the company by experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Forest Fires Raging.

St. John, N. B., June u.-Forest fires ragged unchecked today along the north shore of New Brunswick Unless showers come soon many thousands of dollars worth of valuable timber will be de- stroyed. Great anxiety Is felt for the peo- pie residing in the Richibucto district, as help cannot get to them. Another fire is destroyH.g large timber areas near Texas rive,the York county. Forest fires near CalaiAext } are still raging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Slated For Judge.

Washington, June 11.-President Taft today sent to the Senate the nom. ination of Peter D. Overfield to be judge of the third judicial district of Alaska in place of Judge Silas H. Reid, resigned. MT. Overfeld is a Penn sylvanian who has practiced law at Nome, Alaska for three years He was once a noted football player with the University of Pennsylvania. His nomination was recommended by both factions in Alaska
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Oriuin of fife In Fire.

Honolulu. June 11.-Declaring his belief that the origin of life is to be discovered in volcanic fire, Professor Jaggar, a scientist, addressed the chamber of con- merce today, urging the establishment of an observatory on the brink of the crater of Mt. Kilauea. for the purpose of pur- suinG investigations to that end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Murdered His Brother-ln-Law.

Scranton, Pa, June 11.-According to reports received here, George Baker, farmer, aged 87 years, was murdered by his brother-in-law, Mark VanDuesen, aged S6 years, in Derry township. After killing Baker, Van Duesen returned to the house and in formed Mrs. Baker what he had done VanDuesen then hurried out of the house and killed himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Money Awaits the Heirs.

Cincinnati, June 11.-Twenty-five thou- sand dollars is lying in the safe of the German Deaconess hospital, awaiting the finding of heirs to the estate of Mrs. Tradel, who died at that institution fol- lowing a stroke of apoplexy. The money is in bills of large denomination and was carefully concealed in her clothes, to- gether with her will and other important
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Funeral of Dr.. Hale.

Boston, June 11.-Funeral services for the late Dr. Hale will be held Sunday afternoon at the South Congregational church and also at the Park Street church. The public will attend the Bark Street church services, where prominent men will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Bank Cashier Indicted.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 11-T. K. Wilson, cashier of the National bank of St. Petersburg, Fla, was indicted today on charge of violating the na- tional banking laws. Wilson Is charged with making false entries in the books of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Seward Storm In Texas.

Haskell, Tex, June 11.-Three dwellings were destroyed by a storm here last night. A man, his wife and one child, names unknown, were reported to have been killed while seeking safety in the cellar. Details are difficult to obtain, as wires are down in all directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Evjdence Is Insufficient,

Meridian, June 11.-(Special )ZWilliam Shinrock, a young married man, follow ing an all-day trial in Justice court on the charge of enticing from her home and parents Lilly Huckaby. alleged to be but IA years old was discharged, the evil dence not being sufficient to warrant con- vction in the opinion of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Dies at TupeIo.

Tupelo, Miss, June 11.-(Special-) )-Gen. w. D. Cameron of Meridian died here this afternoon en route home from the Memphis reunion. General Cameron was a Confederate veteran Shriner and cir cult clerk of Lauderdale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Neoro Murderer Hanoed.

Augusta, Ga-, June 11.-Jenkins county had its first hanging today at Millen, the unfortunate being Jim Jones, negro murderer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
MIL Succeed Garrett.

Richmond, June 11.-It is learned upon good authority that c. H. Hix, general superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line railway, will succeed W. A. Garrett as executive officer of the road. MT. Gar rett will sever his connection with the road on June 30
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
RECORDS
BY CUNARD LINER
Mauritania Leaves New York Wednesday and Reaches
England in Time to Allow Passengers to Take
Dinner in London This Evening.

LONDON, AUG. S0.-A new era In trans
Atlantic passenger trafhce was inau-
gurated today when the Mauretania, Of
the Cunard line. after a record-breaking
run from New York to Queenstown,
landed her passengers at Fish Guard.
the new port OF call on the west coast
of England. The passengers were i'm
mediately taken aboard a special train
OF the Great Western railway and
rushed to ndo In 5 hours and % min
utes, arriving here at 6:S5 D. m.
Passengers, therefore. who had break
fast in New York on last wednesday
morning were enabled 10 eat dinner in
London this evening. a new feat in
transatlantic travel
German Lloyd linz. LEFT New yort
tw~entyIfour hours ahead Of the Maure-
lama, put did not get her passengers
70 London until 1890 TODAY. or blIt Sfv
y ahead OF the Mam1etania.
me new arrangement OF stopping at