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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-25

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-25
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-25
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
GIGANTIC FRAUD COMMITTED
 BY SPIRlTUALISTS IN MEXICO

Mexico City, August 17.-What they declare to be gigantic spiritualistfc swfndle extending over a period of one year. and which has well nigh impov- erished Mrs. Maria de Jesus Perez, widow of Col. Trinidad Ruiz. has been discovered by the police authorities
 Surrounded by coterie of spiritual ists. the authorities believe that Mrs. Perez became an easy victim. A great fortune, the police say, has been de- pleted by daily payments to the ma terialized form of her departed hus- band that claimed monetary needs to meet expenses in another world
 Medical men who have examined Mrs. Perez declare her the victim of pow erful suggestion and not responsible.
 Madame Dolos Corrade Bay and Prof. IItpolito Salazar, a spiritualist, are in prison while the authorities have com municated with the police of Monterey looking to the arrest of Enquire Bay, husband of the madame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

Denver, August 17.-coupled with the possibilities of renewed hostilities between the Pinchot and Ballinger forces, the trans Mississippi Commercial congress. in session here, promises to become the bat tlefield of fight for better rate reguia- tons for the west.
 Assertion that the fight on railroad rates may break out at any time and become the predominant factor In the dellber- ations of the congress, was made today by Col Ike Pryor of San Antonio, Tex. chairman of the executive committee. He declared Galveston and Denver business men woudl bring in a resolution demand ing an equitable revision of rail and ocean rates between New York and Denver.
 According to Colonel Pryor's statement, the ocean rate between New York and Galveston has not been low enough to cause the Denver merchants to bring the goods via Galveston. It is now charged that the railways have increased the local rail rates between Galveston and Denver to a point where it is a matter Of choice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Young Man COnteSSeS
 Murder Of His Cousin

him to the closet and shut the door"
 Harris further said that he took two quarts of whisky and $52 in money which Poole had, together with his keys, and went away. Subsequently he went to fair at Rockville and to Washington. where the money taken from Poole was spent Poole not having been seen for about three weeks his father became un- easy and on Saturday began the search which ended in the finding of the body of his son in his home.
 While the stolen money lasted Harris seems to have given no thought to the possible consequences of the crime. Final ly realizing something of his position. however, and needing money with which to get away from the neighborhood. his thoughts turned to his aunt Miss Clara Harris. He knew that she usually kept some money at her home, but took 1t with her whenever she left there.
 Sending her word that relative was i'll and needed her, Harris waylaid her in a field and almost killed her. Robbery alone was the motive for this crime, liar ris says. Mrs Harris was shot and beat en very much as was Poole. This, and the fact that Harris appeared to have been the last person to see Poole alive threw upon him the suspicion which this afternoon brought out his confession It is understood that he will be taken back to Rockville tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
7a1t Plays GOH m Rain
 Then Sits By Log Fire

Beverly. Mass, August 17.-President Taft braved a storm and a steady down. pour of rain to play IS holes of golf at Myopia with Charles P. Taft, his brother, and Samuel Carr of Boston, a cousius as opponents today. The rain got the bet ter of the President this afternoon, how ever, and he had to forego his customary automobile ride with Mrs Taft It was the first real rainy day of the vacation and the first time the afternoon motor trip had been abandoned. The gloomy afternoon was spent indoors, the family sitting in a circle about a log fire in the library of the cottage
 Mrs Taft's return to health has prog ressed so far that her sister, Mrs. Lewis More of Pittsburg, who has been her constant companion since the nervous breakdown in Washington, will leave Beverly on Monday.
 Mrs. Taft probably will remain in Rev. erly until October 1, or after
 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Norton is due here tomorrow to take up some financial matters with the Pres ident. Just what his mission is was not stated today. sFor one thing, Mr Nor division which will collect the new cor poration tax. The question of the issue of Panama bonds may also te taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

Baltimore. August 17.-Oliver Herman Harris, who some days ago acknowledged having murderously assaulted his aunt, Mrs. Clara Harris, this afternoon con- fessed that on July p he murdered his cousin. Henson Pool whose terribly de- composed body was found on Saturday afternoon in a closet in the little cabin in which he lived alone near Rockville, Montgomery county His confession. which followed two hours of sweating by Baltimore detectives-Harris having been brought here largely for that pur- pose. it is said-was taken down by stenographer, and a typewriter copy of 1t was signed by Harris. In it he says that he went to Pooles cabin about a. m. on July 22 to buy some whisky and that a quarrel arose over the question whether he or Poole put water In the liquor.
 The confession continues: "He came to- ward me and knocked him down. When he got up he grabbed for the rife. then grabbed the rifle and shot him and hit him with hammer. I did not want him to make any noise and draw any crowd. shot him twice more while he was on the mattress. I then dragged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

The problem of distributing loans to national banks for the movement of crops also Is pending. The treasury re- gently called in big proportion of it's deposits, but since the beginning of the new fiscal year and the passage of the new tariff bill. the receipts have been steadily increasing.
 Attorney General Wickersham's visit to the President has been fixed for Fri day Mr Wickersham will recommend to the President the proper way of bring ing about desired changes in the anti trust and interstate commerce laws.
 Additional details of the President visits to various cities were decided on today. On November 2 the President will stay several hours at Columbus, Miss. the birthplace of Secreatry of War Dick inson Mir Dickinson will be with the presidential party at the tine. Arr'ving at Columbus at 11:25 a. m. The Prs 't will be entertained at lunch. afte, ' > he will witness barbecue at I Q
 Industrial school. SS
 At Charleston, s. C., on N 5, the President, arriving atH oo m, will hold a public receptio oyo : city hall and be entertained >$ ,anquet In the evening. e
 At Houston, Tex. Oct 9 the Pres ident, arriving at 7:1 . Q and re- maining until 1o:sO sill make speech from the bal Rice's hotel. will be given a ride jugh the city. and will review a proes es'ssion of school children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
SOCIETY OF EQUITY PLANNING
 TO BUY PUBLISHING PLANT

Indianapolis, August 17.-Plans for the purchase of the plant of the Greenwood Publishing company at Greenwood, Ind. and its conversion into publishing house for the Equity Journal, were taken up by the National Board of American Society of Equity in session here today. The edi- torial headquarters will not be removed from this city.
 Members of the national board will go to Bowling Green, Ky, tomorrow to begin consideration of a proposition from the Burley Tobacco society, regarding pooling difficulties in Kentucky.
 Officers of the Burley society recently made a proposition to the board that it would pay $5000 each to the national and state societies of equity, provided the sec ond pool were not started, as threatened by the Equity people.
 This was not favored by the board. which called meeting In Indianapolis to discuss the situation. It was finally de- cided by the board to visit Bowling Green and get better knowledge of the condi- tions before taking action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
FITTING TRIBUTE
 TO STATESMEN

Washington. August 7.-(special)l )lDon F. Halsey, state senator from Lynch burg. and the author of the measures selecting Washington and Lee as Vir- ginia's representatives for statuary hall, was at the capitol this morning, repre- senting the Virginia commission having in charge the preparation and presenta- tion of the statues. MT. Halsey Is much pleased with the statues and f'ae location to which they have been assigned. In speaking of the matter of placing the statues in the hall Mir Halsey said:
 'I am very much satisfied. Virginia has nothing to fear from comparison of the statues she has presented, either from the standpoint of the subjects they rep resent or the material execution. The positions they occupy display them to the best advantage, and the sentiment which actuated the presentation of Lee as one of her representatives is well borne out in placing his statue by the side of one of his brave followers, and in close prox- imity to those of two of his most gallant and distinguished adversaries, General Shields of Illinois ard General Kearny of New Jersey. It Is . fitting tribute to the greatness of the American people. and a splendid exemplification of the spirit of fraternal unity which now per vades our country that the statue of Robert E. Lee can be placed in the cap itol of the reunited nation with the cor dial approval of both north and south.
 T felt from the beginning that Vir- ginia choice of Lee would serve to prove to the world that the bitterness of the war in which he figured has passed away, and that his greatness can now be appreciated by his former foes, as we'll as by those he led in the greatest con flict of modern times; and am glad to believe that 1t will be received by the nation in the same spirit of good will in which Virginia presents it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
FIGHT FOR BETTER RATE
 REGULATIONS IN WEST

whether goods are brought via ocean or entirely by rail
 Thomas F. Walsh and John Barrett, di- rector of the Bureau of American Re- publics, were the principal speakers Of the afternoon session. MT. Walsh made a plea for opening vast tracts of western lands to the eastern farmers and the city bred men, He believed that the answer to the crowded tenements lie in the irri- gation of the arid west
 Mir Barrett spoke of improvements in reclamation among the Latin-American countries.
 Insurance was the topic at the evening session and the principal address was de- livered by Samuel Bosworth Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn, president of the American Life Insurance company.
 He said the people of the middle west and the trans Mississippi states paid In premiums to life insurance companies Sl7l,- 00O,0OO
 He attacked the tax laws imposed in various states and particularly the tax on corporations imposed by Congress.
 Thomas B. Love of Austin, Tex, spoke of the Robertson law of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
CORPORATION TAX
 MERE MAKESHIFT

Washington, August T. Especial )--The treasury officials are making every prep aration for the collection of the corpor- ation tax, and the coming year will provo whether or not this levy will stand the test. Talk is already heard to the effect that shrewd lawyers are concocting schemes under which they hope to bring the matter before the courts at the ear Hest possible moment with view of hav- ing the law upset.
 Predictions are being freely made that the tax will be knocked out but even if its opponents do not succeed In that some of the government officials rather look for it's repeal before the end of the present Congress. They base this opin- ion, however, largely on the statement made in the Senate by MT. Aldrich that he expected the provision to be repealed within two years, for he practically ad- mitted when he and his followers were cornered that the corporation tax was a mere makeshift to prevent the adoption by the Senate of the Bailey Cummins amendment imposing an income tax and that 1t would not stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Some Relief From Heat.

Kansas City, August 17.-Severe warm weather throughout the southwest gave way to a limited extent tonight before cooling breezes. The day was the most trying Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma had experienced for years. Despite the excessively high temperatures, however, there were comparatively few prostra- tions.
 Two deaths were recorded in Kansas City today.
 Oklahoma reported excessive heat.
 Government thermometers at McAles- ter registered 113; at vinita no; Ard more Ill; at Oklahoma City, Guthrie and Tulsa 1O6
 In Kansas City and Western Missouri the temperatures were near the 100 mark all the afternoon.
 From Kansas points comes the report that the heat is not damaging corn se- riously Recent heavy rains put 1t in such good shape that the crop is practi- cally made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18

New York August 17.-Donald L. Persch, the young broker who has been indicted for grand larceny for the sale of mining stocks belonging to F. Augustus Heinze, went back to the Tombs today, accused by District Attorney Jerome of being the manipulator of simple vul- gar steal" Although urged to reveal the ''man higher up," and the intricate ram ifcatons in high finance which Persch suggested from time to time as he inti- mated that he had been made cats paw, he failed utterly to say anything to convince MT. Jerome that there was any conspiracy. ea
 Persch was arraigned before Judge Null queen In the court of general sessions, charged with the larceny of $l00CO0 worth of stock which he is alleged to have pro cured from the Windsor Trust company, where 1t was placed in good faith by M. M. Joyce, acting for Heinze, as collat-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
WALTER WELLMAN
 READY TO START

Hammerfest, Norway, August 17.A dis patch from Walter weIlman's arctic ex- petition camp at spitzbergen, dated Au- gust IA, says:
 "A north gale, which had been blow ing since August 5, dropped on the 18th and MT. Wellman made ready to start in search of the North Pole. The bal loon was inflated and provisioned and the motors were working smoothly On the 18th the wind was still variable, but MT. Wellman decided to get the airship out of the house.
 "The tourist ship Thalia arrived about that time and her passengers spent the night ashore, watching the preparations for the flight and hoping to see the start. The officers and crew of the Thalia as- sisted in swinging the airship. which was of fine appearance, out of the shed. The wind, however, again freshened and At 6 o'clock this morning MT, Wellman ordered the airship back into the shed to await more propitious weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
WALL STREET WAITS FOR E. H. HARTMAN

New York, August 17.-E H. Harri- mans homecoming at this time is await ed with interest in view of the recent reports in Wall street that he had ob- tained an option on a controlling interest in the New York Central lines, which would give him an ocean-to-ocean route. But that this Is the reason for his re- turn Is but speculation, for no statement has been made to that effect at the Union Pacific offices here, or by MT. Harrf- mans associates. It was even said at the Union Pacific offices today that no word had been received of his contem- plated departure from Cherbourg tomor- row.
 The coincidence of the financier's return at a time when the New York Central rumor cropped out strongest. however, Is interpreted by wan street gossip to mean that he will exercise the option upon his arrival here, covering about $50, 900, ,00o worth of stock formerly con- trolled for the most part by Vanderbilt interests.
 Because of the conflicting reports con- corning MT. Hartman today-reports that he would start home this week, reports that he would not, and reports touching on his health-the so-called Hartman stocks 1uctuated wildly and the market generally was unsettled. Union Pacific broke from 215ss to 2l0s4, but later when the report on his home coming was con- firmed Union Pacific rallied and there was a general recovery in sympathy.
 New York Central, paradoxically, per haps. If the reports that MT. Hartman has obtained control of the road be true, remained steady throughout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Rebel Leader Defeated.

Tangier, August 17.-Reports received here tend to confirm the statement that the forces of Roghi, the rebellious sub feet of the Sultan of Morocco. have been defeated by the imperial troops. but the capture of Roghi himself has not been confirmed. Roghis influence had been weakened by the report that he sold the Riff region to Spaniards who de- sired to exploit the mines there. Alter the defeat of his men Roghi fled to the noun tatns. The troops of the sultan took 1oo prisoners and 50 heads have been sent to Fez for public exposure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
NOTE BROKER GOES BACK
 TO TONES WITHOUT BAIL

eral for s5O0O0 loan. The young mans attorney insisted that Persch had been victimized by wiser and bigger men, but his client refused to make any statement which would bear this out. The court refused to reduce bail from s50,00O and the prisoner entered no plea, the case going over to Monday.
 Mir Jerome told the court that from what he had ascertained the Windsor Trust company was in no way responsi- hle Release of the securities to Persch, he said, was due entirely to the act of an employe. Stirling Birmingham. head of the .loan department of the trust com pany, it will be recalled, has been dis- charged in this connection.
 Leonard J. Fields, head of the curb brokerage firm where Persch made his headquarters. and through whom he ob- tained the S50,000 to get the Heinze secu- rities appeared at the district attorney s office today under subpoena. Other in Gictments may be returned before the in- vestigation is closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Young man confesses murder. Glenn Curtiss eager to start. Taft plays golf in rain.
 Terrific heat in south.
 Fight for better rate regulations. Note broker goes back to Tomos. 2-Charge of abuses stirs officials. Gossip from capital S-Senate returns to other days. News of Bessemer. 4-Editorial comment. 5-State farmers in convention in Bir-
 mingham. Ministers will fire first gun in the cam
 paign. Epworth league on to Anniston. Hitch may have occurred in Drennen
 building plans.
 With remarkable agility mercury
 climbs higher
 South may cut figure in theatre trust
 war. 6Glanders take off live stock. Drys victorious in many counties. News of the Steel City. 7-Birmingham social news. NStocks decline under pressure. Cotton advances sharply.
 Wheat takes turn upwards. 10-General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
BEN I. YOAKMAN ADDRESSES
 MEETING 0F FARMERS UNION

Shawnee. Okla, August 17.-Deprecat- ing the growing expenditures which the United States. is mourning in connection with the maintenance of the army and navy and declaring that the grain and cotton fields of the Mississippi valley and the west are stronger military de- lenses than warships, Ben F. Yoakum, chairman of the executive committee of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway company, delivered an address here today before the Farmers union of Oklahoma.
 MT. Yoakum's subject was ''The Farm CT and the Railway" He strongly ad- vocated good roads as a means of bring ing the carrier and the producer closer together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
VIII Try for Trophy.

New York, August 17.-C. F. Willard, who has been making such successful flights in the New York Aeronaut so- cietys aeroplane. purchased from Glenn H. Curtis, announced today that he will try for the Scientific American prize on Thursday morning. next, provided wealth CT conditions are favorable. He will as- cend from Hampstead Plain. near Mine- ola, L. l. The Scientific American tro- phy is to be awarded to the aviator mak- ing the longest flight during the year 1909. The Wright broueers have not com peted for 1t and so far the record is held by MT. Curtiss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Troubles In Norway.

Copenhagen, August 17.-The army is angry over the appointment of J. c. Christensen as minister of war and marine in the new Danish cabinet. Christensen was premier last fall at the time that charges of corruption were laid against Minister of Justice Alcorti and by many persons the pre- mier was held responsible for that scandal. Lieut.. Gen. c. Lutken, gener- alissimo of the Danish army. has re- signed as protest against the ap- pointment of Christensen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Death From Heat.

New Orleans, August 1.-The first death in New Orleans this summer as a result of the heat occurred this afternoon. Davis Griffith, a seaman on the Morgan line steamer Atilles, died within an hour after being prostrated. The maximum temper ature recorded at the local office of the United States weather bureau today was 95 degrees.
 Many towns in Louisiana reported tenn peratures of more than 100 degrees today. At Logansport the thermometer registered no degrees at O clock this afternoon. In some localities vegetation was almost Mithered by hot, dry winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
McA|ester Is Hottest Place in Union With Temperature
 of 1l3 Degrees
SOME DEATHS RECORDED
 AND MANY PROS TRATIONS
First Death From the Heat Is Reported In New Orleans for the Summer. Boil WeeviI Is Being Killed
 By the Great Heat.

Memphis August 1.-The heat wave which swept the country from coast to coast Monday is still rampant and today new records were established. From all over the south and southwest comes re- ports of intense heat. The cotton growers are rejoicing over the heat wave as they claim that it is rapidly destroying the boil weevil.
 From reports reaching here tonight Fort Worth, Texas, was the hottest city in the south or southwest. The govern ment thermometer went as high as III degrees, while instruments in the busi- ness district registered as high as 12O degrees. The mercury climbed as high as 100 degrees in many other Texas cities and at Denison 1t reached 106, breaking all previous records.
 Although the mercury reached only 99 degrees at o'clock this afternoon at Vieksburg, the records of the weather office show that 1t was the hottest day in the past seven years. At Natchez 105 de- grees was recorded at 3:20 o'clock, while Ut Jackson the mercury stood at an even 100.
 Not since July i, 1901, has the heat been so intense throughout Middle Ar kansas At Little Rock a temperature of 105 was recorded and two prostrations were reported.
 Vegetation throughout the Shreveport territory of Louisiana wilted under the scorching heat today, the maximum of 104 degrees being reported at o'clock this afternoon. All Tennessee is in the grasp of the hot wave and the weather bureau thermometer here today recorded maximum temperature of 95 degrees at 4 o'clock. A cooling breeze starting late in the day gave promise of relief before morning.