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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
NAVY MEN APPLY
 FOR RETIREMENT

Washington. July 1.-Eleven captains and commanders in the navy have ap- piled voluntarily for retirement and their applications have been granted. They are Capt. James H. Sears, naval attachee at Tokio and Pekin; Capt. Richard T. Mulligan, commanding the North Dako- ta; Capt Francis K Sherman, captain of the Norfolk navy yard; Capt. Valen- tine L. Nelson, commanding the Colo rado; Capt. Frank Bostwick, captain of the Portsmouth navy yard; Commander w. P. White. under instructions at the naval war college; Commander Thomas F. Carter. inspector of engine material at Pittsburg; Commander Frederick c. Bowers, inspector of material at the Washington navy yard; Commander George R. Slocum. under treatment at Mare Island hospital, and Commander Os car w. Rooster. engineer officer at Mare Island navy yard.
 Three other officers will be retired com pulsorily but their names are not yer known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Final Tributes Paid To
 Late Senator Daniel By
 Citizens Of Virginia

Lynchburg, Va, July Many promi- nent state officials, including Governor Mann and his staff and two former gov ernors. J. Hoge Tyler and Claude A. Swanson, and a congressional delega~ tion from the Senate and House, together with six companies of military from Richmond and Norfolk, attended the burial of John Warwick Daniel. senior senator from Virginia. which took place from St. Pauls Episcopal church at 5 o'clock today.
 The burial was at Spring Hill ceme- tery.
 The services were very brief, strictly according to the ritual of the Episcops, church, and were conducted by the Tt. Rev. Beverly D. Tucker of this city. bishop coadjutor of the southern dio- cese of Virginia, assisted by the parish rector, the Rev. Joseph B. Dunn, and D.. Robert H. Fleming of the Presbyterian church.
 The entire church seating capacity was reserved for out-of-town visitors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
ARMY LAY SIEGE
 TO HISTORIC CHATTANOOGA

Meridian companies came in on anoth- CT special and at noon the Vlcksburg and Natchez troops arrived on two specials. The Mississippi commands were the Second infantry and the War ren light artillery; Troop A. Mississippi cavalry. from Cliftonville the only cavalry organization of the state, ar rived on a special earlier in the day. Troop A will join forces with Troop B of Chattanooga, the crack Tennessee cavalry, and will be under the command of Major w. J Bass of this city.
 The Mississippi officers reported the trip here had been with no serious ac- cidents. and that the troopers were all anticipating a fine encampment.
 The Second Florida infantry arrived about noon over the South hern by way of Atlanta, on the special trains. This command went immediately to Lytle and is encalnped close to the Mississippi troops. Col. Frank N. Schuller Is In command.
 Other commands to reach the encamp- ment grounds today were the Third Tennessee and Troop B., N. c. S. T. A large number of the soldiers. obtained leave of absence soon after their ar rival and tonight the streets of the. city are overrun by the boys in khaki. The scenes strongly resemble those of 1908, when so many troops were here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
INSANE WOMAN'S
 TRIAL SUSPENDED

Allenstein. East Prussia. July 1.-Erau Won Schoenbeck Weber, who has been on trial for month, charged with con sriracy in the murder of her husband, an army officer, attempted suicide today by opening the veins of the wrist. The physicians hope to save her life Maj. Won Schoenbeck was killed on Christmas Eve, 1908, by Capt. Won Goeben, who subsequently, confessed, saying he had been infatuated with the woman and oy her influenced to murder the husband. Tho captain afterwards took his own life. Shortly before her trial Frau Von Schoen beck married A. O. Weber, well-known 0atirical artist, in Berlin.
 Later in the day Frau Won Schoenbeck weber was committed to an insane asy lum and her trial suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
ARRESTS MADE FOR
 ATTACK ON BANKER

Pensacola. Fla, July 1-Resulting from the ambuscade and serious wounding of J. H. Givens, a wealthy banker and mill man, and others of Laurel Hill, Fla, five, prominent citizens of Falco, Ala, the scene of the trouble. were arrested to- day and will be tried for attempting to assassinate Givens and his companions. none of whom will die.
 Among those arrested was Olin Adair, the man who barricaied himself in a store at Falco. and who. it is alleged, gave tine signal which caused confederates to Ire upon a posse of citizens from a neigh boring farm house. wounding three of the posse. Others arrested were J. A Davis, owner of the store In which Adair took refuge, and his three sons, all of whom were released under bond Davis admits having fired upon the posse be- cause he feared they would do vioen. a to Adair. his bookkeeper. Later repor \ are that the defendants were rearrest.d tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
A CLASH OF RACES
 SEEMS I'M MINENT

Braxton. Miss, July IA clash be- tween whites and blacks in Simpson county is imminent. according to reports reaching here today. Posses of armed whites are said to be securing the sec ton in search of several negroes while the negroes are said to be arming them selves. Officers have been sent to the scene.
 The situation is the outgrowth of the recent killing of Luther Buckley, a white farmer, by negroes, and the subsequent killing of two negroes. Immediately fol- lowing the killing of Buckley one of his alleged assailants was shot to death by posse and yesterday negro named Skiffer wa skilled by possee search- ing for Jim Brady. alleged to have been implicated in the Buckley killing Two others were whipped The three were charged with having aided Brady to es- cape. The search for Brady Is being continued and should he be captured 1t Is probable he will be lynched.
 It Is said that Brady has been joined by several companions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
THREE MEN ARE SHOT
 BY BARRICADED MAN

Montgomery, July 1.-Olan Adair, who, while barricaded in the store of John w. Davis, near Falco. last night shot three men of posse after him, was captured later without trouble and is held at Falco J. II. Givan, who was fired upon from ambush last night, for which all legged offense Adalr was sought, is not seriously injured, nor Is Alex Givan. brother of the other Givan; B. F. Finley and George Coggswell the others wound ed by Adair. in hts attempt to avoid arr rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
NEW INDICTMENT
 FOR BRODERICK

Springfield. III, July LA new indict- ment against State Senator John Brod- erick of Chicago. charging bribery. was returned today by the Sangamon county grand jury and according to former State Senator Thomas Dawson of Chicago. counsel for Frederick. the accused leg islator will appear in the circuit court rext Wednesday morning to give new bond of s10O0o.
 The new indictment contains II counts, whereas the first indictment contained but two counts.
 Great care has been taken in drawing the bill and the objections made by tne defense in the trial of Minority Leader Lee O'Neil Browne at Chicago on the same charge have been met. declares States Attorney Burke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Speakers Make Fur Fly Tn Political OrdtiOns
 Al Lauderdale Springs

Lauderdale, Miss, July 1.-(Special.) )- There was a crowd at Lauderdale picnic and rally today. An engine having Jumped the track and torn up several rails, inJur- ing Engineer Meeks slightly, the Meri- dian party, of whom there are about 800, are delayed here probably until Il o'clock tonight. There were fully 5000 people here, many of them prominent men of the state. The speaking was opened by Congress- man Byrd, followed by Hon. s. A. With erspoon, both of whom made good and aggressive speeches.
 Following this came State Senator Theodore c. Bilbo in his speech about the secret caucus. He used strong language in handling the matter and was given the ovation of the day. His speech was loud ly applauded throughout. and at It's con- clusion a number of men took him in their arms and carried him some dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
JOHN R. WALSH'S CASE
 UP FOR DISCUSSION

Washington, July LA conference over the case of John R. Walsh, the Chicago banker now in prison. was held at the department of justice today. George T. Buckingham of Chicago. counsel for Walsh, had long talk with Pardon At torney Finch, in which the whole ques- tion of the bankers case was discussed. The attorney did not indicate when Walsh would petition the President for a pardon, but considerable information was gleaned as to the procedure necessary. A number of friends have urged the President to pardon the banker. but the latter thus far himself has refrained from sending any petition beside the original paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
ToDAY's AGE-HERAL
Campaign literature sent out by u

Campaign literature sent out by the
 ton.
 Roosevelt and Hughes turned down. Conference on railroad bill. Speakers make fur fly at Lauderdale. Funeral of late Senator Daniel. Troops gather at Chattanooga Illinois Central graft charges. Canadian steel companies merged. ATwo races not allowed to hear fight
 returns in same theatre. Federal bill to affect Alabama. 3-Rice received $370O0 for stock Girls of state to be instructed. AEditorial comment. 6-Veterans disappointed when they get
 decreased vouchers
 Drennen company to build on Brown
 cigar store corner.
 Mayor O'Brien will not permit negroes
 and white to hear fight in same the-
 atre.
 Dr. Day reports on Fayette gas and oil fields.
 Major Hanson not so optimistic about
 outlook. 6-Bright outlook for Anniston colleges. Bessemer ballots may be recounted. 7-Birmingham social events. Dolly Dalrymple's department. S-Geners' sporting news. sETrapshooters contend with wind and
 rain. 1o-Trade improves on Morris avenue. 1l-Decline Is halted in stock market Sharp gains made in cotton. Wheat advauces on wop reQeytA ,,A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Memphis. July 1.-The alleged diverting of solid carloads of materials rom the shops of the Illinois Central railroad 10 the plant of the Memphis Car company formed the principal theme of inquiry to- day when T. H. Brebach, former secre- tary-treasurer of the latter concern, was recalled before a master In chancery 10 tell what he knew of the dealings or the railroad and car repairing company
 It is charged by the Illinois Central that they were overcharged to the extent or approximately $S0o.000 for repair work.
 Brebach admitted that several carr or lumber were diverted from the railroad shops to the car works. but could not testify as to whether or not numerous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
SHARP INCREASE
 IN PRINT PAPER

Washington, July LA sharp increase of nearly 5000 tons of pews print paper from the mills represented in the Amer ican Paper and Pulp association is shown II. the figures of a report covering the output for May filed today with the com missioner of corporations.
 The actual gain was 1900 tons over April which had seen the smallest output since the previous September because of strike The figures for May, however, represent only 91 per cent of the esti- mated normal of 97,89s tons.
 The increase In the production still leaves 1445 tons to stocks, of which the total at the end of May on hand was 109, 490 tons The statistics of the asso- citation do not include the business of ono important member. The same repor. shows book paper on hand to be 21. .3Oe tons on May 31, inclusive roughly put of 400 tons.
 The figures filed with the commissioner are from 3S companies, representing 30 per cent of the book paper production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

tance, followed by a cheering crowd After the barbecue Hon. c. H. Alexander made speech principally on national and state legislation, which was well received.
 Senator Percy was the next speaker. and for a while was interrupted by the crowd, but was finally given close atten- ton. He explained the secret caucus and said he went into the race to defeat. Var damanism and denounced Bilbo as self confessed liar. He was given frequent applause. He read the senatorial action in reference to the Bilbo bribery investi- gation and spoke on other matters.
 Hon. Earl Brewer pleased the audience with a splendid address on Patriotic Citizenship" At the conclusion of Brew CTS address there were calls for Bilbo and he responded in a ten-minute speech, calcus and he was1$ warmly cheered freo1ently for O .o>. from the great audience, =.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
FOREST FIRES ARE
 VERY DESTRUCTIVE

Winnipeg, Man, July 1.-Forest fires are burning in every direction along the boundary of Rainy river to Lake Su perior. Smoke still hangs in heavy clouds over towns and cities and today there was a. large amount of ashes in the al which settled on sidewalks and build ings
 Navigation is made difficult and the whole country seems to be burning. Sew ercl railway construction camps and pow der magazines have been destroyed.
 The loss to the government in stand ing timber Is beyond estimate
 The flames rushed for days throughout the forests travelling over the tops of trees at rate of four miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
FURTHER 1NvEsT1G INTO
 ILLINOIS CEl s.AL CHARGES

kegs of nails, bolts, etc, consigned to the railroad company in care of the concern found their way to the plant. Alleged visits by night. of the shop engine to the car plant with carloads of equipment were asked about. but of this Brebach knew but little He admitted that when the yardmaster did not move material fast enough an appeal to the master mechanics office brought immediate re- suits. but he did not know whether the yardmaster was given a report of these switching operations.
 The payment of the Illinois Central rail road to the car company for materials was not gone into.
 The investigation will be resumed next week, probably on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Washington, July 1.-(Special.)-oniciai announcement being made of the teriili- nation of long-pending negotiations, m yolving the chief factors of the iron ana steel industries of Canada, Consul James M Shepard of Hamilton wires the state department as follows:
 .The merger will be called the Canaoian Steel corporation and embraces the Hamilton Steel and Iron company ana the Canada Screw company Of this city with the Montreal Rolling Mills company and the Canada Bolt and Nut company with works in Brantford, Toronto anu GananoQue The new company IS to pe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
SENATOR HURLEY
 DIES IN MEMPHIS

Memphis, July 1.-Former United States Senator Thomas B. Hurley died at his residence in this city this afternoon after an illness of several weeks aged 65 years.
 Senator Turley was appointed to i'll the vacancy in the Senate caused by the death of Senator Isham G. Harris and at special session of the legislature was elected to serve the remainder of the term. which expired in 1903 At the ex- piration of this term he declined to stand for reelection and was succeeded by the late Senator E. w. Carmack.
 This was the only public office held by Senator Hurley. Senator Hurley died in the same residence in which he was born.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Cannon VIII Sneak

Saratoga Springs. N. Y., July l.-Speak- CT Joseph c. Cannon has accepted an in vtation to attend the annual convention of the New York State Press association, which will be held in this village July 6-s. Others speakers include John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers as- sociation and Norwood Bacon. superin- tendent of the division of transportation h tho postofIice department<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
RIesched Flour Cn.e End.

Kansas City, July 1.-After trial that has lasted more than month the bleached flour cases in the federal court here are practically at an end. The de- fense rested today. An adjournment was taken until Tuesday. when arguments will be heard. The prosecution was be- gun by the government to test the whole somensss of -four that had been sub 5ectsd to the blseehipg procesh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Miners, strike Is seriou,

Greensburg, Pa, July 1.-The Vest moreand coal district Is in the throes of a miners strike, which so far has re- suited in several deaths. the use of dyna- mite. many arrests and much violent dis order. The latest trouble arose today at Export, when the homes of two foreign miners. who are said to have remained at work, were dynamited. An extra heavy guard of police and deputies are on duty today in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
STEEL COMPANIES
 MERGED INTO BIG CORPORATION

capitalized at s2o.0Oo,0O0 and the results may be far-reaching.
 Tests recently made in the United States demonstrated that the billets pro- duced here from Canadian ore were of suitable character for drawing into rods and could be made to replace material hitherto imported from the United States and Great Britain and the merger fol- lowed. The headquarters of the new company will be at Hamilton. thus mak- ing it the center of the Canadian steel and iron trade. Extensive additions to the plant here are already planned, in cluding another blast furnace and steel rod mill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Betting op the Fight

San Francisco. July 1.--Bettns on the big fight was lively here today. with the odds remaining all day at 10 to l. with Jeffries on the long end. Much Johnson money was offered that the champion would stay 15 rounds. but there was no Jeffries money to cover this. So anxiouS were the fight followers to wager on the probable duration of the contest that the morrow they will begin to take money at even terms that Johnson will last 20 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
All Quiet at Oyster Bay
strike Is Ayerted

Pittsburg, July 1.-The possibility of coal miners strike in the Pittsburg dis trict has been averted. meeting of the executive board of the district officials of the mine workers organization has been called for late today, wien it is ex- pected ratification of the agreement, reached between the sub-committees of the operators and the miners, will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Southern .Pacfnc Pleads Guilty

San Francisco, July 1.--Pleas of guilty were entered today by the Southern Pa cinc Railroad company to IS counts of the indictment charging rebating and discrinl- ination in rates found by the federal grand jury on information gathered by the interstate commerce commission. Fines aggregating $1S.000 were imposed by United States Circuit Judge Vanvleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
shipment of Golddu.t

Fairbanks. Alaska, July 1.-,.Three mill Non dollars worth of golddust has been received by the Fairbanks bank since the ooason opened six weeks ago More than z, ,oo0,Oo0 worth of dust has already been nhipped ta Seattle and rpore will follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
New Yorker. Go to Alaska

Seattle. Wash, July 1.--Jacob H. Schiff of New York and party of guests sailed for Alaska last night on the steamship Ramona, chartered as private yacht for the cruise. The party will diaembark at ekasway and go to Fairhanks vla the White pass route and tho Yukon rivesA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
nritish pramattst Dead

London, July i-Captain Robert Mar shall the drapRtiat, js deeA. Hs was soEn at ndInhSEG; seetleaas Juno q 1sss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02

Confederate organizations, the city cotn- cli Lynchburg Bar association and tue Lynchburg lodge of Elks. Following the burial services and after the grave had been banked with floral tributes, the troops fired a salute. Taps were sounded a. 655 o'clock and the benediction was then pronounced by the bishop.
 The pallbearers active and honorary. were all residents of the city and per sonal friends of the dead statesman.
 The members of the congressional dele gation were Senators Martin of Virginia. Bacon of Georgia, Carter of Montana. Smith of Maryland and Warren of Wyo- ming.
 The House was represented by Champ Clark of Missouri and the following Vir- ginia members Glass, Carlin, Lamb, Saunders and Flood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
CalI for n Meeting

Spartanburg, s. C., July 1-President FL lison A. Smythe of the South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers association issued tonight call for the meeting of the as- sociation to be held in this city December 12. The meeting Is supposed to be in connection with the curtailment move ment inaugurated today throughout this section,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
COTTON MILLS GUT
 DOWN PRODUCTION

Boston, July 1.-Many of the cotton mills of the United States were shut down today until July II, for the purpose of curtailing production. The corporations which closed today employ about 100000 operatives and include the majority of the four-score mills In Fall River, IS mills of the Amoskeg corporation of Manches- ter, N. H., and many other mills in New England outside of the cities named. The Stark Cotton Duck mills at Manchester, N. H., shut down last night until July 6. The Dwight mills of Chicopee. employ ing 2o00. are stopped until July Il. The seven cotton mills of the Fall River com pany will continue operating alternate weeks, and 15 of the B. B. and R. Knight ia ctories in Rhode Island. Connecticut and Massachusetts will still run four days weekly until the situation improves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Textile Men VIII Meet

Augusta, July 1.-The Southern Textile association meets In Augusta tomorrow. Over l5O delegates have registered, and an attendance of fully $50 Is expected.
 Tomorrow the business sessions of the convention will be held at the Casino fol- lowed by a barbecue.
 The association is composed of cotton mill superintendents and foremen and bosses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-02
Tribute to Late Senator

Tribute to Late Senator
 Roanoke Va, July 1-As mark of respect to the memory of the late'Senatcr Daniel bells in the courthouse of the Tw entieth judicial circuit were tolled this afternoon dwing the funeral at Lynch burg. A large bell was tolled every hdf minute in Roanoke.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-11

Ice cream will be on sale at the
bowling alley Sunday.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-11
Transportation by Aeropldne.

A contract for the transportation OF
mining machinery, according to a dis
patch from Douglas, Ariz., is the first
contract made in this country calling
for the commercial use of a heavier
than air flying machine. A. M. Will
liams, it is reported, has undertaken to
transport placer machine from Doug
las to the property of DIR. J. J. P. Arm
strong in the mountains of Chihuahua.
The destination is practically inacces-
sible. The machine is to be transport
ed in 100 pound lots by monoplane.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-11
Notice 70 Publication.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho
August 8, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that David
Natwick, of Elk City, Idaho, who, on
July IL, 1907, made Homestead Entry
No. 12347, serial No. 02147 for NV IA
NV IA, Sec. 81, w IL SW IA and
NE IA SW IA. Sec. %, Township 20
North, Range 8 East, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
final five year proof; to establish claim
to the land above described, before c.
M. Butler, U. S. Commissioner, at
Sites, Idaho, on the 10Th day of Sep
TENDER, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: William
L. Hawkins, Thomas J. Lynch both of
Elk City, Idaho, and c d. Lugenbeel,
N. B. Pettibone both of Sites, Idaho.
T. H. BARTLETT, Register.