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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
TWO PERSONS LOSE LIVES IN
 UPSETTING OF STEAM LAUNCH

The accident occurred where the Tybee railroad crosses the creek on low brigde. The top of the launch struck the bridge. The craft careened and was swept under the water in a minute. A passing passenger train crowded with pleasure seekers on their way to Tybee beach reached the bridge soon after the acci- dent
 The passengers cared for the survivors. A report of the accident was made at Fort Screven detail of soldiers was sent to the sceen in order to recover the bodies. It is expected the search will be difficult, as it is said the tide might have carried the bodies out into the wide mouth of the Savannah river and probably to the sea.
 The survivors, dripping with water and sufferiig from fright, were taken aboard the train and hastened to the fort It is said the party in the launch were return ing from fishing trip. They thought they had plenty of room to pass under the bridge. The tide however had not gone out sufficiently and when the launch was swamped the occupants of the boat were wholly unprepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

New York, July 29.-A frail little man with gray hair and hollow eyes, in whose manner and presence there was nothing to suggest that single-handed he had cooly lifted $5O0,000 in bonds and stocks from the strong box of a bank, was arrested today in a downtown res taurant not five minutes walk from the ,bank he had robbed.
 The man was Erwin Wider, the mis- sing cashier of the Russo-Chinese bank.
 In the court of general sessions his lawyer, Ginsberg, said he would plead guilty He was committed to the Tombs in default of s25.0OO bail.
 Ginsberg pleaded vainly with Judge Warren Foster for a lower amount of bond saying none of this money is in the possession of my client; it was all swallowed up in Wall street specula- tion.'
 Almost at the same minute Wider was arrested the grand jury returned an in- dictment charging specifically that he stole three certificates, one of 50 shares and two others of 25 shares each of Bal timore and Ohio stock, and that he dis posed of them through the brokerage house of Dick Brothers on May 22, last.
 These particulars indicate that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

Notable exceptions were on the north side where, after crews had been driven from cars and beaten, threats were made to overturn and demolish the cars. Battery c, of Columbus, arrived in time to drive the people into their homes and into nearby streets with riot clubs
 Retail merchants will call on Gov. liar mon tomorrow to summon the legisla- ture in special session to provide a com pulsory arbitration law
 City Solicitor E. L. Weinland indicated in a statement today that unless a set tlement was soon reached he would act on petitions filed. urging him to ask the courts to appoint receiver to man. age the street railway so as to secure service.
 At meeting of retail merchants this evening it was decided to request Gov. Harmon to call special session of the leSisiature to enact a compulsory arbi- tration law. The present controversy was submitted under compulsory sub poenas to the state board of arbitration but the latter is not empowered to en- force its verdicts
 For the first time since 10 D. m. We'd nesday night cars were run from the va rious barns at 4:30 this afternoon. There were only minor disturbances until after dark when small riots broke out in sev- eral' parts of the city. A number of car men were injured but none seriously, so far as known. At 8:45 conditions were so bad on the west side that the carmen refused to handle their cars longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
HORNET WILL
 RECEIVE CLEARANCE

Washington, July 29.-The yacht Hornet recently purchased by Nathan Stern of New Orleans, will be granted a clearance to Bluefelds, Nicaragua, carrying arms, ammunition and food stuffs. The collector of customs at New Orleans has telegraphed to the department of commerce and labor ask ing for instructions, saying that the Hornet wishes to clear Saturday. Act ing Secretary Cabel has advised the collector the facts set forth in his tefe- gram does not justify holding up the Hornets clearance papers. The official disclosure of the mission of the Hor- net, which Is on her way from Nor folk to New Orleans is significant in view of the nature of her proposed cargo and of the recent reports that she was destined for service under the Estrada government in Nicaragua The collector telegraphed that the Stern Building company, the owners, wished to clear the craft with 147 cases of ann intuition, eight cases of shotguns and four cases of field guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
ToDAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Inspector is waiting for Dr. Grip Taft confers with Murray Crane. Garfield has faith in his party. Moonshine liquor in greater 5de- , mand.
 Two persons drowned at Savan- nah.
 Serious rioting among strikers at Columbus.
 Erwin Wider is arrested in New York. 2--Selma council will grant franchise. Festival Is held in Bessemer park. Price of cotton higher for week. 3-Old soldiers said to have deserted. Issue of fraudulent bills to be avoided.
 Homecoming week idea encour- aged. 4-Editorial comment 5-Alabama boys made fine showing at Chickamauga.
 Coal mine men to have barbecue at
 East Lake today
 Southern Steel men to look over properties.
 Government men seek site for mine rescue station. 6-General sporting news 7-Birminghah social events. Dolly Dalrymples department. Coming of the boil weevil dis cussed S-Cullman potatoes in the market. Midsummer quiet in general trade. Hightower held by the coroner. 9-Prices turn downward in stocks. The cotton market Is very ner- vous.
 Irregular close in wheat market. Graft speaks upon good roads. Cotton wakehouse syndicate formed. Severe floods In Kentuckys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
PEARSON TALKS
 OF STOCK DEAL

New York July 29.-According to Dr. F. S. Pearson, London and Paris hut not Canadian interests, were active in the so-called Pearson syndicate whose operations in American railroad stocks were so sensationally disclosed when Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,, took over the bulk of it's holdings recently, It being hinted afterward that features or the syndicate's ambitious trans-cont- mental railroad scheme might yet be carried out.
 pr. Pearson, head of the syndicate discussed today the parts which ne and his associate, Percival Farquhar, played in the syndicate and the oper- ations of the syndicate as whole.
 CT do not see that any harm can come from my telling you that London and Paris were the financial centers chiefly interested in the purchases of the syndicate" said he. "Somc of my friends in London and interests in Paris associated with Mir. Farquhar, comprised the syndicate. I might say that M Spitzer, large European bank CT. and financiers connected with the Banoue de Paris and the Societe Gen erale were interested in the syndicate and that further they are still inter- ested."
 ssThen the trans continental railroad project Is not deadss" was asked.
 There never was any such purpoEe as a trans ns-continental railroad in our minds" said Dr. Pearson.
 Our purpose was solely to take ar interest in such railroads as had a good future" he concluded. land we hoped to build them up and develop them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Moonshine Liquor Is Now
 In Greater Demand Than
 It Has Been For Years

advance it is stated that the internal revenue officers have raided and de- stroyed more than 2000 dstilleries in the last fiscal year. During the year 1909, 1743 illicit distilleries were destroyed
 As in the past the stronghold of the moonshners lies in the fastnesses of the great Appalachian chain of mountains. East Tennessee. western North Carolina, southwest Virginia, north Georgia and eastern Kentucky, by reason of their mountainous areas, give better protection to the illicit manufacturers Just at this time. too. these sections furnish the best market for the goods of these outlaw plants The greater part of these sec tions are dry and purchasers for the liquor are to be found at home.
 Revenue authorities here also attribute the increase in the business of moon- shining to some extent to the increase in the price sthe tax paid product. This has advax.S ln most places to g 50 a gallon. 70 .$ lusly 1t sold for about $2 40
 Mas. enue officers have either been killsCS wounded during the last year. woo the last 90 days one deputy col k<S Was killed and five others shot dur < g lids against wild cat" liquor man. turers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

Washington, July 29.-(Special. .)-Prohi- bition and semi-prohibition in the south ern states has resulted in very heavily increased demand for moonshine liquor.
 This illicit industry is trying to fill the demand which the former legitimate man. ufacturers provided for.
 The forthcoming report of Commission CT of Internal Revenue Royal E. Cabell will show that the moonshiners are per- haps more active than at any time since the government decided to levy tax upon the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors.
 The prohibitory legislation in the south- ern states naturally stimulated the busi- ness of the illicit whisky producers. When the consumers found that they could not get liquor in the open bars they arranged to get it elsewhere. The blind tiger'' dispensers were particularly hard pressed in securing their supplies. and to avoid some of the hazards of receiving large shipments of spirits from other states they began purchasing from the moon- sinners.
 The record of Commissioner Cabell will present some surprises. 1t is said While no official figures will be given out in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
VERDICT GIVEN ON DEATH OF 1. (. RAWN

Chicago, July 29.-The coroner's jury empaneled to inquire into the death of Ira G. Rawn, late president of the Monon railroad, returned an open verdict at o'clock this morning, but found that he died from shot fired from his own weapon by his own hand.
 The verdict is as follows:
 We, the jurors, sworn on oath to inquire into the death of Ira G. Rawn, at his home in Winnetka on July 20, find that he came to his death at 1.20 o'clock on the morning of July 20 from shock and hemorrhages caused by bullet from his own revolver, fired by his own hand, but whether this was accidental or with suicidal intent this jury is un- able to determine. except that the loca- tion of the wound and the type of re- volver rendered the accident theory less probable"
 The verdict was so worded as to show that MT. Rawn was believed by the jurors to have been responsible for his own death. but the question of suicide or ac- cident was left to be fought out by the family and the insurance companies. It took several hours deliberation to reach a finding. One of the chief points in- volved in the long discussion was how to word the document in such a man. ner as not deprive the Rawn family of any legal rights the members might have under the $110.000 of accident insurance policies left by him.
 Two of the six jurors held out for q long time for a verdict of suicide; two others held to the accident theory. The verdict was compromise between these divergent views.
 Representatives of the Illinois Central railroad declined to testify and put the refusal on the ground that to give in- formation would imperil pending litiga- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

Savannah, July 29.-At least two persons were drowned and several others had mar row escapes from death when covered launch, owned by the government and used by the soldiers at Fort Screven, was sunk in Lazaretto creek, near the fort, late today while the outgoing tide was rushing through the creek at race-mill speed. The dead:
 Sergeant Oliver, one of the best known non n-commissloned officers in the Coast Artillery corps.
 A small child, name not yet known.
 It Is believed that Sergeant Oliver lost his life while attempting to save the child. He was an old man. A woman member of the party was caught by the tide and carried down the creek for sev- eral hundred yards. She screamed until she lost consciousness. Fishermen further down the stream heard her and put out in boats She was caught as she was sweeping by them. She was taken to the bank and after long time was re- vived. Other occupants of the launch. 1t is believed now, escaped in safety after battling with the tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Roosevelt and Beveridge

New York, July 29.-United States Sem ator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana was an early caller today at Theodore Roose- velt's offices, reaching there only a few moments after Colonel Roosevelt himself entered his editorial quarters on arrival from Oyster Bay, for his second visit of the week.
 The colonel was evidently expecting the Indiana senator and left directions that the latter be shown in at once when he put in an appearance.
 Colonel Roosevelt, after his talk with Senator Beveridge, announced that his Indiana speech for Senator Beveridge would be delivered in Indianapolis Oc- tober 13
 Senator Beveridge called on me last night at Oyster Bay said Colonel Roose- velt "and again this morning. I did not know he was coming. I shall make my Indiana speech in Indianapolis.'
 Senator Beveridge told the newspaper men that he had just run in from In- diana for a few hours and was going back right away He declined to talk of his visit with the colonel.
 William G. Stanton of Bayonne, N. J., brother of Speaker Philip A. Stanton of the assembly of California, who is candidate for the republican nomina- ton for governor In that state, called on Colonel Roosevelt today MT. Stanton has been stirred by newspaper reports that Colonel Roosevelt was for Hiram Johnson, another 'insurgent' candidate, and that Clifford Pinchot had gone west in MT. Johnsons interest. Colonel Roose- welt made the following statement in the matter:
 "T have told MT. Stanton that I have refused to take part in this plan for the nomination for governor just as I have refused to take part in all similar contests No man represents me. or has any authorization to speak for me in this matter or in any similar matter concerning contest for a nomination.
 q would like to add that 1t ought to be unnecessary for me to repeat this statement which I have made again and again. for if I should take part in any one such contest I would be expected to take part in literally hundreds.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Alaskan Expedition Falls

Seward, Alaska, July 29.-It was re- ported here today that the American Geological society's expedition. headed by Prof. Hershel Parker of Columbia university and Belmore Brown of Ta- coma, has failed in It's efforts to climb Mount Mckinley. It is reported that the expedition has turned back and the members will arrive here within a few days. Professor Parker gives short age of supplies as the reason for aban- doning the effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
SUPREME COURT
 MATTERS TO WAIT

Beverly, Mass, July 29.-Although the definite statement has been received from Assistant Justice William H. Justice Moody that he will positively announce his retirement from the bench some time this fall, President Taft has decided not to call an extra session of the Senate to confirm the two supreme court appoint ments he will be called upon to make.
 Besides filling the vacancies caused by the death of Chief Justice Fuller and the retirement of Justice Moody, the Presi- dent will have to designate chief justice of the court. There is every reason to be- lieve that he will nominate as chief jus tice Gov. Charles B. Hughes of New York, who already has been confirmed as an as- sociate justice.
 Appointments to the supreme court and to all United States courts will be made in the regular way and will be confirmed by regular session of the Senate.
 The Standard oil and Tobacco trust cases are not set to be reheard until No vember. The President does not feel that a delay of three weeks to await the con- vening of Congress the first week in De cember will be serious. It Is unlikely that announcement will be made of the selections of the President for the bench vacancies until Congress meets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
NIassacre of Chinese

Douglas, Arg, July 29.-Reports reached here tonight of massacre of Chinese and their families at Yaquia, town on the Yaquia river in Mexico. Several were killed by mob which is said to have been enraged by the com mercial activity of the Chinese. Among the victims were a number of Chinese women whose bodies were hacked to pieces. Hurdles are said to have cap tured IT of the assailants whose lead CTS are said to have been shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
LIBERIA CAUSES
 SOME ANXIETY

Paris. July 29.-While satisfied that neither a protectorate over nor the an- nexation of Liberia is contemplated in the proposed plan of the government of the United States toward raising a loan of $1,5O0,0OO to be used to consolidate Li- berias debt on a sound business basis some inquietude is manifested in gov ernment circles over exactly what Secre- tary of State Knox contemplates in the premises.
 Contrary to certain published reports the Associated Press learns that the United States government has not com municated the details of the project to either France or Great Britain, and that both countries therefore are in an ex- pectant attitude.
 proved of the financing of a loan in the United States, England, France and Ger many to aid Liberia, it is stated. -Sf the guarantee involves the administration of the customs of Liberia there is reason to believe that France will consent only provided the other three powers shall participate on an equal footing with the United States.
 It is pointed out here that the situation in Santo Domingo, where the United States is administering the customs and paying off that republics debt. Is not parallel case with Liberia because Santo Domingo Is within the sphere covered by the Monroe doctrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Held Up and Robbed

Ell Paso, Tex, July 29--A special from Silver City N M, says: Marriots mail stage which left Mogollon at 2 o'clock yesterday was held up by masked robbers a short distance from Mogollon and $500 taken from two women passengers. The robbers ned to the mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
John c. Carlisle Better

New York, July 29.-Dr. Morgan S. Carpenter, physician to John G. Car lisle, former Secretary of the Treasury who is seriously III, said tonight that his patient had steadfastly improved this evening, and added no serious develop ments were expected tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
James R. Garfield Issues
 Statement At Cleveland FIGHT OF PROGREssIVfs
MT. Garfield Pays Tribute to the United Party in Ohio and Believes That the Victory VIII Be Sure
 In the Fall

Cleveland, Ohio, July 29.-Declaring his faith is still unshaken in the ability of republicans to work out the problems of the day, James R. Garfield, leader of the progressive republicans in Ohio, today issued a statement on the results of the state convention concluded Wednesday, He takes upon himself all responsibility for the mistakes that were made at Co., lumbus in the organization and conduct Of the platform fight. He declared that the progressive campaign has only just begun.
 The statement follows:
 "The people of Ohio who are allied now and rallied to the support of the progress sive republican principles in the short campaign just ended and the men who stood Loyalty for the cause have no req son to be discouraged because of the re- suit of the recent convention.
 The contest fully justified itself and accomplished great good. It compelled the recognition of progressive demands. It shows that the real progressive spirit is alive among the people of this state. |. "Unquestionably the people of Ohio are for the progressive movement and would so express themselves if delegates were chosen today for a convention. We should have started earlier.
 "The fight against the domination of special interests in politics Is being waged throughout the entire nation. We in Ohio have our great share in it. The imme- diate failure to obtain the entire progress sive platform should simply make us see more clearly the need of constant vigil lance and more firmly resolve to take all necessary steps to preserve self-govern- ment and political liberty.
 "We must be more keen for the public
 interests than are the representatives of special interests for their own profit.
 q wish could personally thank all the men who have aided in this contest. The mistakes that were made at Columbus in the organization and conduct of the plat form were mine, and accept full respon- sibilty for them
 'Hsut that is past, We look to the fu- tue. The progressive campaign has only started. It will be carried on with greater vigor because of the impetus given by the patriotic men of Ohio.
 "The struggle for progressive republican principles is too big and broad to be lost by any temporary defeat. My faith Is still unshaken in the ability of republicans to work out the vital problems that are making for the permanent efficiency and great destiny of our people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Don Jaime's Manifesto

San Sebastian. Spain, July 29.-Don Jaime of Bourbon, the Carlist pretender to the Spanish throne, today issued manifesto to the Carlists in parliament congratulating them upon their loyalty to the Pope and their defense of the church, and declaring: q think the day ia not far distant when my followers must rally to our following. I will lead the battle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
BABY STATES GROWTH

Washington. July 2s.-rhe total population of the state of Okla homa, lacking three enumeration districts, was announced by the census bureau tonight as 1851, 1851.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
EIFTY PER CENT GAIN

Washington, July 29.-Temple, Tex, has a population of 10,99S. &C., cording to census bureau bulle- tin issued today. This is an in- crease of 1928 over 1900, when the population was 7065.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Moody,. Announcement

Magnolia, Mass. July 29-Asosciate Jus tice William H. Moody of the United States supreme court has definitely stated that he will announce his retirement from the bench prior to the expiration of the enabling act passed in his behalf by the late Congress- This act expires in the middle of November
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Discussion of situation

Madrid, July 29.-El Mundo discussing the threatened break between the Spanish government and the vatican over the re- fusal of Premier Canalejas to rescind the imperial decree which permits non-Catho- lie societies to display the insignia for public worship, says:
 "The Holy See has no reason to feel offended. It is heading toward rupture which will precipitate the opening of rapid and energetic anti-clerical cam paign."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
SPAIN BREAKS
 WITH VATICAN

San Sebastian, Spain, July 29.-At the conclusion of a conference this evening between King Alfonso and Premier Cana lejas 1t was announced that Marquis Emilio de Ojeda, Spanish ambassador to the vatican, had been recalled.
 At the same time the opinion was ex- pressed that rupture with the vatican was inevitable. Senor Canalejas told the King that the government could not ac- cept the conditions of the vatican's last note and that the vatican would be so in- formed.
 Premier Canalejas will continue his an ti-clerical programme, counting upon the support of King Alfonso.