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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
MORE SENSATIONS
 IN THE COOPER CASE
President Comes GiUeS
 Way to Threat Of ZAydS

Havana, February 1.-President Gomez today signed decree appointing Jose Ugarte chief of the secret police. This closes the sensational incident arising out of the proposal to appoint Ricardo Arn- auto to that office, which was frustrated by Vice President zayas' threat to re- sign.
 The President has sent a message to congress in which he says that not much advance in legislation was made under the recent government of intervention, all though it is true that organic laws were promulgated which merit approval. He especially recommends revision of the penal code and the criminal procedure, and advises congress to exercise the ut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
OFFICIALS AND
 EMPLOYES CONFER

Washington, February 1-(Special)- Representatives of every labor union of the Southern railway system will be in Washington by tomorrow to hold con- ference with the officials on the wage scale and working conditions for the com ing year. It is an annual event and no possible strike situation is involved this year. "The Southern railway officials meet it's employees every year at this time to adjust differences" said Eugene Coap- man, manager of the system today. '"There are some inequalities of wages existing at some division points which will be remedied. Experience since our last meeting will doubtless suggest some changes in working conditions. We all ways arbitrate these disputed questions. The conferees on the union side repre- sent about 5000 men,.
 "The wage scale will not be more than touched upon," said General Chairman Lofiin, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen ''The whole conference will have to do with working conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

most care in insurring financial obiga- tions, in view of the small sum now left in the national treasury.
 President Gomez suggests the appoint ment of a commission on levision of the tariff and advocates that negotiations be entered into for the purpose of securing the greatest concessions possible from the United States without endangering Cuba s relations with other nations. He also recommends an extensive scheme of ann nesty, excluding only the perpetrators of crimes of grave atrocity but extending it as far as possible to the soldiers of the war of liberation and the revolution of 1906. He points out that the eY tive had the prerogative in issuing 2, .eeree, but prefers to request direct S Aoriza- tion from congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Washington, February 1.-(special)-'1 am perfectly satisfied perfectly so.N In these words Judge Hundley tonight eX- pressed his opinion of the hearing ter minated last week before the sub-com- mittee of the judiciary committee. The judge and several other Alabamians in- terested in the case were at the capitol today. While the Hundley side realizes that the sending of the case back to the committee with the attendant two weeks delay is a pretty serious matter at this late day in the session, they nevertheless express confidence in confirmation before noon of March 4.
 The executive calendar of the Senate IS reasonably clear at this date With the exception of the nomination of w. D. Crum for the Charleston collectorship there is no important case on the docket other than that of Judge Hundley His
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
JUDGE HUNDLEY IS WELL
 SATISFIED WITH RESULT |
By PATTERSON sTEALEY.

friends therefore contend that if they can get the case out of committee vote should be reached in the Senate.
 Once the case reaches the floor of the Senate, the question depends largely upon the attitude of the Alabama senators. If they desire Judge Hundley confirmed they should be able to force 1t. The opposi- tion is depending largely upon Senator Bacon of Georgia to hold the case up un- til adjournment. Tho Georgia senator, of course, has the power to oo this, but doubt is expressed as to whether he will be willing to filibuster on a matter with out his own state
 The plan of the anti-Hundley commit tee is to hold the nomination in the judi ciary committee just as long as possible. Every day gained is big item, and un- til the allotted time for filing briefs, two weeks hence, expires, no definite informa- tion can be forthcoming. In the meantime each side will occupy itself talking to in dividual senators fc> or against corfirma- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
SUPREME COURT SAYS THAT
 PAPER COMPANY IS A TRUST

Chicago, February Fifty subpoenas issued by Judge K. M. Landis in the dis trict court for District Attorney Sims. have been given the United States mar shal for service on witnesses to appear for the government at the second trial of the $2s,24O.OOO case against the Standard Oil company of Indiana.
 The trial will start before Judge A. B. Anderson, of Indianapolis, February 23, Judge Anderson coming to Chicago at the request of Judge Landls, who declined to direct the second trial According to re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

suspicion on Mir. whitworth whicsaa we resent. and we will have this phase in- vestigated."
 This phase is not before the court yet. We will hear Dr. Brower."
 The court explained to Dr. Brewer what had been stated. The doctor said : MT. Whitworth had an acute attack of nephritis two months or so ago. caused by the tauma of a kidney stone. I would not say he had Bright's dis ease. because Bright's disease s general term covering several kidney diseases These symptoms are likely to return at any time, or they may never return. If they return then the juror would, undoubtedly be unf1tted for service. The irritating sources might be violent exercise, excitement or excesses.
 .rWould you consider that sitting on a jury would cause him to have the trou- ble?"
 "No sir. he is liable to have it any time under any condition"
 The state called several other physi- clans and asked them hypothetical questions At the conclusion, Judse Hart tersely remarked:
 Summing up the evidence, gentle men. the court is of the opinion that the juror can do jury service.
 Surprise Is Sprung.
 Immediately after the decision Judge Anderson of the defense said that the time had come when the defense wished to sneak on the Whitworth case.
 After whitworth was chosen, he went on. I've heard rumors that the juror was subject to challenge Tor cause. About the same time Mrs. Whit
 fo if would onnose his release for illness. We said we would not if he were ill. We never suggested. instigated or promoted this illness. We have witnesses, however, to prove that Whitworth has expresseu an opinion and is incompetent. we have witnesses here to make good our contention, and we will examine them and ask Whitworth's discharge.
 Arch Harper, the first witness, hearu Dr. Weakley and Whitwortn taking ae a funeral just before Christmas. Whit worth said people who were. for Patter- son before the killing were not Tor hlm now. q believe" Whitworth said, that Patterson had something to do With the murder of Carmack
 This Is the first time Governor Pat terson's name has been drawn into the case.
 pr. Weakley corroborated Harpers s testimony. c. w. Mitchell swore that immediately after the three defendants had been indicted he heard Juror Whit worth say:
 "Every damned one of them ought to be hanged"
 This remark was made in the pres once of two other men in blacksmith shop. Al,
 The state asked for time to meet the obarees so court adjourned until a. n, Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Muskogee, Okla, February 1.-At the conclusion of the first day of the sec ond week of the alleged town lot fraud investigation it is evident the represen- tatives of the government are certain that many indictments will be returned by the grand jury.
 The testimony of the Tennessee wit nesses has proven revelation. One of the 25 witnesses from that state said in a statement to the Associated Press tonight:
 'When I was subpoenaed by the gov ernment to come to Muskogee I did not know there was such a town on the map. had never heard of it and won dered what Uncle San wanted me for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
TOWN LOT FRAUD CASES
 WILL lNVOLVElsMANY

Since my arrival I have learned that I was once the owner of four-acre lot here. l also learned that in some mys- terious manner the lot and I had parted company and some one had signed my name to the quit claim deed That is what I'll have to tell the jury"
 It was stated today from a reliable source that the government expects the federal grand Jury now in session here to return at least 300 indictments in- volving from 14 to 20 persons in the all legged Muskogee town lot fraud cases. The jury resumed it's session today exam ming several witnesses. It is hoped to have heard all the evidence by Thurs day evening next, when it is believed that any Indictments that are to he made will be returned promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
DISCLAIMER OF
 ROOSEYELT'S ACT

Washington, February Flor the first time making public disclaimer of pub lie reports that President Roosevelt while riding in Rock Creek park near this city, struck the horse ridden by young woman, who happened to ride near his party, the White House today gave out a letter received from the young woman's mother It was dated Los Angeles, Janu- ary 27 and read as follows
 My daughter, Miss May Rhoades, whose horse it has been widely reported you struck while riding in the park last Thanksgiving Day, most emphatically de- nies any knowledge of such an occur renee, and as 1t is deemed of such i'm portance as to be referred to in Congress, may I be permitted to ask you why you do not deny this story? Very sincerely,
 "ELIZABETH RHOADES."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
MAGOOk SPEAKS
 WELL OF CUBA

Savannah, February 1.-Former Gov Charles E. Magoon of Cuba passed through Savannah today on his way to Washington. He stated that after mak- ing his report of his government in the island he will first go to Nebraska, re- turn to Washington for the inauguration and then sail for Europe for a long rest.
 He stated that the quarrel of President Gomez and Vice President Zayas fol- lowed by the patching up of their diff faculties furnished an excellent proof that the Cubans are capable of carrying on their own government and mean to make an earnest effort to win respect. He ex- pressed an optimistic belief in Cuba s future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
BEAUTIFUL GIRL
 LURED FROM PARIS

Chicago, February LA pitiful story of a beautiful girl snatched from the street of Paris and lured to the United States today resulted in the conviction of Henry Lair, charged by the government with being promoter of so-called white slave traffic in this country. Lair was sentenced by Judge Landis to serve two years in the government prison at Leav
 enworth, Kan, and to pay $2500 fine.
 Marie Peuroy, 19 years old, was the chief witness for the government. When IA years old she was met on the streets of Paris by Jules Dufour, who later in- troduced her to Louis Paynt, now in the government prison at Atlanta. Paynt in duced her to come to America and brought her to Chicago where she fell into the hands of Lair, who~h come from San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
CRUISER RECEIVES
 BIRMINGEAM'S GIFT
$20, 100000 Oil Case
 WiU Again Be Tried

port, one subpoena was issued for J. A. Moffatt, president of the Standard oil company of Indiana. Those of the Stand ard Oil company officials who so far have been served are G. w. Stahl, treas urer; John c. Mcdonald auditor and Ed ward Bogardus, traffic manager.
 Other witnesses who are to appear are George Roberts and c. c. Crossland. ex- pert rate clerks of the Chicago and Alton railroad and J. s. Howard, former audi tor of the Chicago and Alton road. Bo- gardus, Hollands and Howard were Wit nesses at the previous trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
REPUBLICAN IS WINNER
 OF ELECTION CONTEST

counties of the state and that on the recount more than 2200 ballots had been rejected because of being improp- erly initialed, about equally distributed between the candidates, but that when Is precincts of the Ninteenth ward df St. Louis was reached, many ballots were found to have been improperly initlaled and the committee disa greed, The democrats contended that not counting such votes would have given Painter a majority, but since no fraud had been found, and Painter had de- clared he did not want the office if not shown to have been fairly elected, the democrats yielded to the republicans and declared that Gmelich had been elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
WARMER WEATHER
 IN GULF STATES

Washington. February 1.-Severe freez- ing temperature and killing frosts oc- cured today in northern, central and eastern Florida. but the predictions or the weather bureau tonight are that 1t will be warmer in the gulf states tomor- row.
 Moderate temperatures it is predicted, will prevail Wednesday Fair weather is promised for the next two or three days except in the Pacific coast states and along the west of the gulf coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02

Jefferson City, Mo-, February l. Jacob F. Gmelich, republican, will be inaugurated lieutenant governor of Missouri tomorrow. He was declared elected by the assembly today in joint session, after the recount committee had reported that Gmelich had received 346,642 votes as against S46,465 votes for William R. Painter, democrat.
 The report of the committee set out that on the face of the original re- turns Guelich had been elected by 80 votes, and On the face of the amended returns Painter had been elected by 27 votes, but the legislature had pro- vided for the recount of the ballots of St Louis and certain precincts in other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
Roosevelt Will Talk Hunting.

Roanoke, Va, February 1-Coi. Fran o;s Ferreri. an animal man who is room ing here with large menagerie' today had communication by phone from the
 white House at Washington. he says, in which the President arranged for meet ,r ,,ith Colonel Ferreri at the executive mansion next week MT. Rooseveit wisn- a' to toIir with the colonel about lion h,,ntiny the animal man having spent some time in the jungles in which the President proposes to seek wild beasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
In Favor of Conservation.

ottawa, Ont. February 1.-The Can adian parliament today discussed the nroposal of President Roosevelt for CO., operation of the United States, Canada and Mexico for the conservation of the natural resources of North America The leaders on both sides expressed hearty approval of the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
American Killed In China.

Chicago, February Word was re- ceived in Chicago today of the death of T. c. Reilly at Canton. China. last Satur- day. Reilly, who was an engineer on the Canton and Hankow railway, was for merly an editor on the Railway Review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
soldiers Home in Bad Way.

Jefferson City, Mo-, February 1.-The Missouri senate today adopted reso- lution providing for an investigation of the charges against the mana cement of the Confederate Home at Higgins vile to the effect that drunk enness and immortality prevail among the inmates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
california Is Getting Reformed.

Sacramento, Cal. February l-Sena- tor Wills of Redlands introduced in the senate today a sweeping antl-prize fight bill. It prohibits all fistic con tests in places where admission IS charged and makes violations fslnny-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-02
HEFLIN OBTAINS LARGE
 SUM FOR FARM SEEDS

In speaking of the matter today Mir Heflin said:
 'eThs amount for the distribution of rare and valuable seed among the agricul- tural people of the United States Is not a very large sum for this purpose, but 1t will be the means of placing in the hands of our people the very choicest seed that can be obtained.
 "Dr Galloway of the agricultural de- partment, who will have in charge the selection and purchase of these seed, is going to search the country over in his effort to buy only the very best seed for this distribution
 Under the terms of bill introduced in the house by Representative Sheppard of Texas the Secretary of Agriculture is di- rected to institute an Investigation into the use and substitution of raw cotton for other articles in the various manufactures in the United States and make report thereon embracing data covering details of manufacture into which raw cotton may enter, facts as to the cost of using cotton compared with articles for which it may be substituted, relative adaptabil- ity, durability and any and all informa- tion that may aid in a campaign Tor in- creased consumption of American cotton in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
| SPIER CREDITORS LOSE
Court Holds assignment of Life
Insurance Money Tdlid.

Justice Greenbaum has handed down a decision
determining the disposition Of trust consisting
Of life insurance policies for $4,000 the life
of Charles l. Sper. confidential man to H H
Rogers. who killed under mysterious crcum-
stances on May = 1906 at his home on Staten
Island. The original trustee was Alfred Lauter-
bach, who killed In automobile accident
Louis Adler succeeded him in that capacity.
Spier took out the policies. which we're incon-
testabIe. short time before his death. They were
paid Justice Greenbaum upholds the assignments
made by Spier.
Several creditors including the New York Invest
ment and Improvement Company. Of which S7ier
was president which in the hands Of
c~iver; the GuaTdisn Trust Company. the Bow ling
Green Trust Company. James NJ Clifford and Dot
W Sper widow of Charles l. spIeT, put in claims
for money due them asking 10 be paid out Of the
proceeds OF the policies Some of these brought
suits.
Justice Greeabaum orders that the trustee paw
sS067 90 10 the receiver or the New York Invest
ment and Improvement Company toward the dis
charge Of its indebtedness to the Guardian trust
Company. s2.SOo to Eugene K Howell and 2L$32 90
20 Mrs Spier. who declared her assignment Of her
interest In the insurance policies not binding
in Law. The court also restraints the other cred
itors from bringing further actions for The money.
KeeCh. Loew & Co. brokers claimed s64.6a4 owed
joint account I'm the names Of Spier and his
wife for dealings amounting 10 tN01O0 John ".
Clifford asked $50 $40 assigned Judgment from
the American Exchange National Bank. The claim
of the Qua rdian Trust Company some notes
to which Spier forged the name of Alfred Lauter-
bach.
In forwarding the policies to the latter, Spier.
who died insolvent. told LauterOach II anything
happened to him to pay out Of the N5.mS the
amount of sSS.0s7 % 70 the Guardian Trust Com
pany Of which Eugene r. Howell IS secretary
He also directed the other two payments now
ordered by Justice Greeubaum- The court recog-
nizes the validity of the trust created BY Spier,
and orders that II there is residue it be dstriD-
uted among the other creditors
The money paid TO the Guardian Trust Company
was Indebtedness OF the New York Investment
and Improvement Company to :hat institution. and
the receiver OF the latter concern insisted that IT
be removed from the compsny's liabilities as paid.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
WANTS TUGS TO KEEP LOG BOOKS.
Without Them, Says Captain Harris, Viola
tions of Law Cannot Be Traced

Captain Ira Harris. in charge OF the Steamboat
INSPECTION Service Of this port appeared before
Collector Loeb yesterday and called attention 70
the way tugboat owners and captains persstently
failed 10 keep their log books.
The law compels the owners and masters or III
steam vessels engaged in towing in this harbor
10 keen a log recording their days work and any
speciaI incidents that may arise. said Captain
Harris The law allows the Tugs to work thirteen
hours a dsy with a single crew, and II more time
IS consumed a second must be put on for the
extra work \ fine OF 800 may be imposed for
violations of this rule, and without the log book.
Captain Harris contends, there is no record to
show how long Il tug has been working.
He said the rule is being evaded constantly. and
within the last week he obtained enough evidence
TO place the matter Of violations before the Col
lecfor Captain Harris said that the tug Union,
of the Fred B. DalzeH Towing Company. has re-
fused 10 keep a log book, and that the tug J. +.
I.ohman was working single crew for fourteen
Fred b. DalzelI said yesterday that the rule
was Inconsistent and that he will appeal for a
change or a compromise To the National Board
of Steam Navigation.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
P. S. C. MEMBERS VISIT SUBWAY LOOP.
Not Satisfied with House Cleaning Ordered
by Commission in Delaney Street

Members of the Public Service Commission in
spectcd the Brooklyn loop subway in Defiance
and Centre streets yesterday TO ascertain what
progress had been made the Delaney street
section. Acting Chairman William McCarroIl.
Commissioner John Z. Eustis Secretary Travis II
Wi!tney and Chief Engineer Henry b. Seaman
made mp the party Of Inspection.
Complaint was recently made to the commission
by William Marcus. president OF the Public Bank
and other business men In Delaney street that
the contractor slow I'm finishing up the work
that tho street In an inIpRssable condition and
that business was suffering a result The com
mission at once told the Bradley Contracting Com
pany which is doing the work. clean up De
lancey street.
The inspection party found that conditions had
heen somewhat improved, but were not altogether
atisractury. In the contractor does not live
up TO the orders Of the commission it has right
to terminate the contract on notice OF thirty days
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
CANDIDATE FOR MooRE's JOB.
Dennis ]. Donovan May Become Brooklyn
Superintendent of Buildings.

Dennis J. Donovan. who was Assistant Super
intendent OF Buildings under Borough President
Martin ". Litteton, will succeed David +. Moore
Superintendent or Buildings i'm BROOKLYN it us
believed Borough President Eird s. Coler removed
Mr.. Moore Wednesday.
Another candidate for the office is +. C. Car
lin. Both men are anti-McCarrenites Mr. Dono-
van comes from the l2th Assembly District and
Mr. Carlin from the 9Th Mr.. CoIer left town
yesterday afternoon for Mzzentop Hotel near
Pawling y. Y. where his family is staying He
VIII be away a week and 1T is expected that no
appointment will be made before his return
Henry A Powell attorney for Mr.. Moore. an
nounced yesterday that he would begin soon man.
damus proceedings compel his clients raip
statement Mr.. Powell says that he wants
chance compel Mr.. Coler TO explain VIII, he
praised Mr.. Moore June % and SUSPENDED
him on July is. lie thinks il was because Mr.
Moore suspended Chief Inspector NJ H. OrNe and
asked for the resignation of Assistant Supernten-
dent Anderson between those dates
New-York tribune., 1909-07-23
DOG WARNS MASTER OF BURGLARY
Little Fox Terrier Acts in Time to Save Con
tents of Safe

He is only small fox terrier dog, is Jou-Jou,
but he have the best in the house from his
master Logenz D. Kerney, Of Warren street, East
New York for last night Jou-Jou gave his master
warning that there burglars in the house
Though the intruders escaped they were forced TO
leave behind them much valuable silver and jew
elry that they had packed up.
Mr.. Kerney is Ming alone, his family having
gone 10 the county for the summer. He returned
home last evening about o'clock and when he
opened the door lie met by Jou-Jou. who acted
strangely for d dog He stuck his tongue,
waEged his tail and grabbed Mr. Kerney's in
his teeth and pulled him toward the inner door
His master suspected that everything not
right. and crept along toward the parlor entrance
on tiptoe. When he looked in he three men
working a small safe. which contained some
OF the family fewelry and plate Mr.. KeIney did
not hesitate. but quickly upstairs and procured
his revolver. With this weapon in his hand he
set out after the burglars, but they had evidently
heard him coming down and rushed from the front
door Ker1ey followed, but the burglars outstripped
him and escaped.