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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
INVESTIGATION OF
 STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, March 19-R. H. Thomas. president of the New York Stock ex- change, and a committee of five. consist ing of former presidents of the exchanges, appeared today before the committee ap- pointed by Governor Hughes to investi- gate the different exchanges here to dis cuss business conditions on the stock ex- change
 Horace White, chairman of the inves- tisa.ing committee, at the conclusion of the hearing, said that the session was taken up with a discussion of the rela- tions of the Stock exchange firms and the curb market. The representatives of the Stock exchange, according to Mr White, claimed that neither the exchange nor Its members had business relations with the curb market. In fact, they did rot want to have anything to do with the curb market
 The question of misleading advertise ments regarding financial schemes also came up for discussion. with view of arranging some plan whereby the prac- tt-sC a r. t,D cd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
CIVIL CASES IN
 CULLMAN COURT Mrs, Winter Wins Suit Against
 l, Pollock MRS. WHEELER LOSES SUIT Judge speake Issues Attachment for Prominent Witnesses in Alleged Pro- hbition Violation cases-Mur-
 der Cases Up Next Week.
MRS. WHEELER LOSES SUIT

cullman, March 1s-(special)- end many cases disposed of. This is the week for civil cases only.
 The suit of Mrs. Sallie Winter, widow Of Judge John c. Winter of Montgomery, against I. Pollock, to recover attorney 5 fees due her husband, resulted in a judg- ment in favor of the Winter estate for g. .7s2
 E. F. Dismukes sued the Western Union Telegraph company for failure to deliver a message to him at Hanceville. announcing his fathers death on Novem- Der 3, 1907. The message was held in the office until next morning. Plaintiff was awarded s1,SOO damages.
 The case attracting greatest attention was that of Mrs. s. c. Wheeler, suing for $500 damages for trespass, against ex Marshal M. c. Blackmore, Attorney J. M. Fitzpatrick. Thomas B. Williams, and Constable C. W. Whaley, for taking from her premises her two children. The chil- dren had been awarded the custody of the father by Chancellor Simpson. The plain tiff lost her case. The children are now in a Mississippi convent
 This morning Judge D. w. Speake is sued attachments for a number of wit nesses who had failed to appear before the grand jury. Some of these witnesses were prominent people of the city. They are wanted in supposed cases of violation of the prohibition laws.
 The criminal docket will be taken up Monday. The first case to be tried is that of Will Chapman, for the murder of John May, who died from a pistol wound in fiicted by Chapman in Nixons saloon in Hanceville in November, 1907. At this term will be two other important trials The trial of Luther Parker and his young brother, Eddie Parker, for the murder of their brother. Hendrix Parker and John Johnson December 29 last, near Cullman.
 The trial of Alvin Pinehardt and August Lessman, both of prominent families in Cullman, who are accused of attempting to burn the Max Schmitt store, in which they had a small bakery, is set. This store was found to be on fire one night in February last, and was saved by heroic work It would have doubtless caused the burning of the entire block west of the depot in Cullman. Lessman is out on bond, but Pinehardt Is in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
POLICE SLOW IN
 PROBING MURDER

Palermo. March 19-The people of Sicily are becoming aroused at what they char acterize the inefficiency of the government and the police in its efforts to arrest the persons responsible for the assassination of Joseph Petrosno, head of the Italian branch of the New York detective service. A popular demonstra ton in censure of of- hcial action and to express sympathy for the victims of Sicilian crimes is being strongly urged.
 At police headquarters the opinion pre- vals that there is connection between the Black Hand of New York and of the Siciian Mafia. Arrests are being made every day.
 It is reported that Premier Gillotti has ordered the prefect of Palermo to go to Rome for a conference.
 United States Consul Bishop has ar- ranged with the agent of the Cunard line to zip 9e body of Petrosino to New York March 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Killed In Explosion.

New York, March 19.-One person was killed, another was fatally and several were seriously injured in an explosion and the panic which followed 1t in a six story tenement house at 161 East Ninety sixth street today The explosion, the cause of which Is unknown, occurred in a candy store on the first floor. Beatrice Hale, years Of age, jumped to the pave mcnt and was killed. Annie Epstein, who was in the candy store, was fatally burned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Prosperity Banquet.

Jackson, Miss, March 19.-(Special.) ) The annual banquet of the Jackson board of trade was held at the Hotel Lemon last night, and it proved to be a great success in every respect The attendance was large, the decorations gorgeous. the speakers entertaining and the menu all that it should have been. This annual supper by the board of trade is known locally as the Pros to future prosperity of Jackson being discussed, and the spells of all being directed to the securing of 50,000 popu- lation before the next census
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
FEAR OF OUTBREAK
 IS STILL STRONG Central American Republics Are Urged to Agree PEACE IS MUCH DESIRED Mexico Wants a Conference of Central American Representatives to Pre-
 vent Intervention In the
 Event of War.
PEACE IS MUCH DESIRED

Washington, March 19.-The suggestion from the City of Mexico of a conference of Central American presidents with the idea of removing all possible causes for intervention by the United States and Mexico, was the subject of gossip at the State Department and in the Central American colony. It is known that the suggestion came from one of the Central American republics. and that it would meet with the approval of both the United States and Mexico.
 It is realized by persons who are inter- ested in the preservation of peace in Cen traI America that much good might re- suit from a meeting of the Presidents if it were entered into with a spirit and deter imitation to secure practical results. It would afford the opportunity for thor ough. discussion of the situation, and if a lasting agreement could be reached il would avoid the necessity of any inter- vention by the United States and Mexico
 Information received here makes il plain that while no actual hostilities have broken out in Central America, there con- tinues a disquieting alertness and fear of
 
 which the United States and Mexico are agreed should be removed. Both eoun- tries are quietly maneuvering to prevent f possible any warlike manifestation. At the same time they are ready 10 act promptly in the situation if necessity de- mands.
 Ambassador De La Barra of Mexico had a iong talk today with Assistant Secre- tary Wilson, of the State Department, touching the situation in Central America.
 None of the news from those countries. however, came to the department, and there was lack of news from the Amer ican representatives in that part of the world.
 The Mexican gunboat General Guerrero, now at Salina Cruz, is preparing to go to Central American ports. It is probable f a conference of presidents is held it will take place on this vessel or one of the American war vessels. Yesterday the gunboat Yorktown arrived at Corinto and the Maryland at Amapala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
UNIF0RM LAWS
 FOR THE STATES

New York. March 19.-A national con- ference to consider the subject of uni form legislation by the states upon i'm portant economic, industrial, commercial and civil measures was decided upon to- day by the committee recently appoint ed by the executive council of the Ma tional Civic Federation, to organize such a movement
 The committee, of which John Hayes Hammond Is chairman, and whose mem bers include Alton B. Parker. Myron T. Herrick, Seth Low. August Belmont, Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell and Mar GUS NJ. Marks. met today and fully dis cussed the paramount importance of the movement. It was unanimously resolved 10 call a national conference and in fur therance of this object it was resolved that the governor of each state should be invited to appoint a delegation to at tend the conference. of which he should be the chairman, and that commercial. manufacturing, economical. labor, agri- cultural and other organizations also should be invited to participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Censorship of Moving Pictures.

New York, March 19.-The censorship of moving pictures recently established in New York city is to effect practically every moving picture show in the Unit ed States. according to statement is- sued here tonight by the Moving Pic ture Patents company. This company an- nounces that it has secured an agree ment from all it's licensed manufactur- CTS and importers, including a majority of the firms engaged in the manufacture and sale of moving pictures in the Unit ed States whereby the decisions of tha New York censors will be followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Boy Dies to Save Others.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 19.-Samuel Du- da, eighteen years old. saved a dozen men from possibly injury but lost his own life in performing the feat at the Central Fur mace company's plant here last night Duda saw a giant steel beam totterlng above the heads of twelve of his fellow workmen. They were unaware of the im- pending danger. Duda rushed to the men warning them to run for their lives. As the last man fled the beam struck Duda on the head, killing him. A few minutes after Duda's death a brick wall fell in the same place, injurng seven men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
WILL BE CRIPPLED
 REST OF HIS LIFE

Washington, March 19.-If Lieut. Semmes Read, executive officer of the naval yacht Mayfiower and naval aide to Pres ident Taft, who was seriously injured late yesterday by being crushed under horse, while riding in Rock Creek park, survives, he will be paralyzed for the rest of his life.
 It was found that in addition to oth- CT injuries about the face and hands the lieutenants back was broken in two places and that he was paralyzed from the sixth rib down. There were also indications of concussion of the brain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Artists Are Protesting.

Chicago, March 19.-Chicago artists and connoisseurs have raised their voices
 to protest against the clause in the new tariff bill exempting from duty only such works of art as are 20 years old or older. The provision is branded as an imposition to protect certain con temporary American artists who fear their present popularity would sufrer 1T they were forced to compete with the best work of the artists from over seas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Injured In Theatre Stampede

Cleveland, O., March 19.-Six persons were injured in g stampede at the Ma jestic theatre tonight. Two or three are believed to have received serious injuries. The panic was started by fall of pas- ter from the ceiling, which struck sev- eral men sitting in the orchestra circle. Boys In the gallery yelled fire, and in a moment the theatre was a scene of pande- noniLm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
GLOOM FOLLOWS
 TANK DISASTER

Parkersburg, W. Va, March 19.-Gloom hangs over this city tonight, following the terrible disaster of this morning when two persons were killed, many others injured and $250,OO0 of property de- stroyed by the bursting of two large water tanks containings 100000 gallons of water.
 The dead are MT and Mrs. Walter Maggie
 No more deaths will result By pumping water directly into the mains throughout the city the water famine has been temporarily staved off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Frisco's Assessment Roll.

Jackson, Miss, March 19.-tSpeciaI)- The Kansas City. Memphis and Birming- ham railroad-the Frisco system-is the first to return it's assessment roll for the current year to the railroad commission, and it is noticeable that the company has listed its property in Mississippi at the same figures as were fixed by the commission last year. The Frisco has 142.S6 miles in this state, counting branches. and the total valuation placed on all is B .051 915. The mileage for all the railroads of Mississippi last year was 3759
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
CoYinuton Cannot Recover.

New Orleans, March 19.--George w. Gov ington, president of the Bank of Hazel hurst. who was brought to New Orleans in a special train last night as result of an automobile accident, Is in a critical condition and the surgeons at the hospi- tai where he is confined do not believe that he will recover Mir Covington' s touring car was st ruck by an Illinois Gen. tral express late J esterday at Hazelhurst, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Visitors Reduced to Want.

Biarritz March 19.-Many American and English visitors at southern resortsshav- ing failed, owing to the strike, to re- ccive their customary remittances have been reduced to want. Those who are able to borrow enough money to do so are leaving for the north. King Edward has not received single letter or tele- gram since Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Attack on Rate Laws.

St. Louis, March 19.-Executive and legal representatives of the railroads op- erating in Missouri said today that they will immediately take steps to attack the two-cent passenger fare laws of Illinois and Iowa and to urge similar contests, which are now pending in Kan sas, Nebraska and Minnesota, as well as to present a strong front in the Arkansas litigation. This was decided upon at the recent conference in Chicago. The two-cent rate IS under suspension in Arkansas through a temporary injunc- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Weston at schene ectady.

Schenectady, N. Y, March 1s.-Edwari Payson Weston, who arrived here today from Troy. on his coast to coast walk, met with a mishap few miles out of Troy. He stubbed his toe and fell, cutting his forehead slightly. He showed geod grit and kept on to tn ety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Searching for Negro.

Cabot. Ark, March 19.-A posse Of cit- izens is searching today for an unidenti- fled negro who yesterday attempted to assault Miss Bertie Warren, daughter of a farmer, residing several miles west of this place. The girl was choked into insensibility by the negro, who was frightened away by the approach of the girls mother. Should the negro be cap tured a lynching is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Bonds for Missouri Pacific.

New YorE. March 19-From statements mace today n quarters closely connected with the new financing plan of the Mis- souri Pacific railroad 1t was learned that an issue from s5o.0oo,00o to s20o,ooo,o0o of 5 pcr cent refund'ng mortgage bonds is in cont elnplation. The new bonds VIII pro- vide for lefundine all outstanding bonds and in addition will furnish $25000,000 in funds to finance irnIioyements on the Mis- souri Pacific and the St. Louis and Iron Mountain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Court Held on Train.

Trenton, N. J., March 19.-Jpstica Car rison, of the state supreme court. today held court while riding on a Pennsylvania express train from Camden to this city a distance of thirty-fve miles. The case argued was an application for writ of certiorari to set aside a s100000 water bond sale by the Borough of Haddonfield N. J. Justice Garrison decided not to grant the writ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Penalty for kidnapinq.

Pittsburg, March 19.-Preparations are under way in this city today to have a law passed by the present session of the Pennsylvania legislature. making kidnap- ing an offense for which a sentence of life imprisonment can be given The entire city detective force is working on the Sharon case in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
covernment Place Offered.

Los Angeles, March 19.-Oscar Lawler, United States district attorney for the Southern district of California, has been offered the position of assistant attorney general at Washington. This informa- ton reached him in the form of dis patch from Washington last night MT. Lawler has not indicated whether he will accept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Dun's Repoyt of Februa,y Bank Clea,7ng,

 
  al than no
  2s2 and the decrease compared 6slo3 1906 considerable losses; also New cings ls Chicago exchanges
  months:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
New Charter Filed.

Jackson, Miss, March 19.-(SpeciaL)- The charter of the George M. Foote Co.,, of Gulfport. has been filed for record with the secretary of state. The capital stock is placed at s3oOO0, and the incor- porators are George M Foote C. H. Campbell and Gus Corley. The firm will handle grain and feed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Killed By Wife's Death.

Chicago, March 19.-Neil Caulfeli. who during the civil war vas thrice hanged to tree by union soldiers, who suspect ed him as being southern sympathizer, is dead here from a nervous shock caused by the death of his wife 24 hours pre- viously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Riu Fire In Rochester.

Rochester, N. Y, March 1s-Fire late to- night in the heart of the retail section did s150,000 damage. The chief sufferers were Meng & Shafer. hat dealers; the Donoghus Importing company, liquor dealers; Goldsmith Bros, tailors, and number of occupants of offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
New York Fireman Dies,

New York, March 1s.-William McCar- thy, battalion chief in the New York fire department, dropped dead last night with his resignation in his hand. He was 62 years of age, and had besn mem hsF Of the department fer S years,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Body Found In Ruins.

New York. March 20.-The body of Rev. John w. Simpson. general manager of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance company, and formerly president of Marietta College, Ohio was found early this morning in the ruins of the Fifth avenue apartment house which was destroyed by fire Thurs day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Saloons Must stsv Closed

Lynchburg Va, March 1s.--Judge Chris tan today decided the contest of the elec- ton held here in December in favor of the Anti-Saloon league and the saloons which closed March D. will remain closed al least two years. Not a drunken man has been arrested here for Il daya
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
 War Will Be Averted.

London, March 19-The Times Vienna correspondent says that Archduke Francis Ferdinand. heir presumptive to the Aus Hungary throne. expresses confidence chat war with Servia will be avoided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
 Oddly Expressed,

From the New York Press.
 The following letter of gratitude for ser vices rendered appears in London pub lication: MT and Mrs. Blank wish to express thanks to their friends and neigh- bors who 70 kindly assisted at the buY1s ing q thser res1Aeaee last night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Salesman Commits Suicide.

Waynesboro, Miss, March 19.-Five minutes after doctor had diagnosed his illness as consumption Ollie Byrd. 8 trav- cling salesman, shot himself through the heart at his home in this place to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20
Questlon of the Day.

From the Atchison Globe.
 When Q man comes home he asks his wife ono of two questions. One Is, ''Is dinur rsAdyr' and the other iA. "Is sup ger yeadyr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-20

s notably St Loui especially Memphis ana Thaha eain ndaauf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-09-21
Jury Ven1re
@15h is Discharged
Sensational Developments in Alleged
Fixing" Scandal in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept 2O.-The discharge OF
six jurors chosen and the venire OF
seventyfive men called In the trial of
Vincent and Joseph Altman, who are
charged with alleged connection with the
throwing OF a bomb and the wrecking OF
a sash and door company, was the most
sensational OF the many developments in
the jury fixing" scandal here today. A
non-suit was entered In the Altman trial
and the Altmans were again arrested on a
new indictment for the same offense.
John j. Holland, who is under bond of
$4,000 charged with conspiracy IN the
jury fixing" was relieved Of his duties
as secretary Of the jury commission.
Nicholas Martin, the secretary Of Alder
man Michael ]. "Hinky Dink" Kenna who
was arrested on Saturday and put under
5000 bonds, but who was not arrested
on the second warrant, appeared today
and gave bonds for $4,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-09-21
President Sends
Answer to the
Governors Note
Thanks Shallenberger, Whom He
Regrets to Miss, for Welcome
to State.

gram last night Governor Shallenberger
at Lincoln:
"OMAHA, Sept 20.-A. C. Shallenberger,
governor, Lincoln: Your very kind tele-
gram received, and I thank you for your
welcome to Nebraska and for your good
wishes for my trip. / regret not seeing
you personally. but I shall hope to meet
you in Washington during the next win
ter, With renewed thanks,
wv. H TAFT"
This message was in answer to the fol-
lowing from Governor Shallenberger:
president William II. Taft, Omaha, Neb.
On behalf of the people of Nebraska
extend to you hearty welcome to our
state. Wish you a safe and pleasant
journey on your trip
ASHTON c. SHALLENBERGER"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-09-21
Hearty and Jovial, He Seems to Enjoy
the Evening Immensely.
BANQUET A SPLENDID FUNCTION
President Consumes Some Thirty
Minutes Shedding the Dust.
WELL COVERED FROM THE RIDE
Holds Levee at Entrance of Dining
Rooms Before Going to Table,
from which Party Proceeds
Directly to Den.

President Taft dined well as the guest
or the Board of Governors Of Ak-Sar-Ren
and the dinner at the Omaha club last
evening will probably remain a pleasant
recollection even in the mind Of the man
who might be supposed satiated and sur
feited with occasions Of the kind
My friends" said the president in clos
ing brief speech at the end OF the dinner.
Il enjoy being here. l hope L may be
here often-even after become retired
polltician-and that you will receive me
as cordially as now"
The president reached the Omaha club
at just o'clock. He was taken immedi-
ately to the rooms set aside for his use on
the upper floor. The other men in the
presidential party also disappeared and
changed from day to evening dress. Mean
time the $50 diners of the evening were
arriving and all were at hand by e:15 at
least At 500 II. ]. Penfold announced
from the landing OF the main staircase
that the president would be ready
in ten minutes At the half hour
the signal was given to ascend the
stairs. The crowd hung back for
a few seconds, none wishing to appear
forward. Then former Senator ]. H.
Millard realizing that some one had to
make start put his foot on the first step
and the rest followed.
Knew Many Diners.
The president shook hands with the
guests Of the evening in the hall, which
gives on to the dining rooms. C. H.
Pickens president of Ak-Sar- Been stood
by his side. Each man gave his own name
as he approached. though a considerable
number the president greeted by name OF
title for he knew many of the diners per-
sonally.
The guests filing into the dining rooms
found the tables arranged in the form OF
rectangle with one Of the shorter sides
missing. Another table reached down the
room from the center Of where this miss
ing side would be. and parallel to the d.
rectiou OF Che t3so long sides of the !
rectangle. The president was seated at the
further end of the room in the center OF
the closed short side. Flanking him were |
c. H. Pickens on his right and General |
Henderson on his left. Senator Burkett |
and G. M Hitchcock were at Pickens'
right and Senator Brown and former Sem
ntor Minard on the other side of General
Henderson.
The dinner began without formality and