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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23


Liverpool, April 22.-There was sensa-
ton in Cottonopolis today, born of widely
circulated stories that forged bills of lad
ing for cotton. purporting to have been
shipped from the United States had been
uncovered The alleged fraudulent meth
DDS, 1t was said, involved cotton valued
at s., 50o. 600, and in addition to 30 Liver
pool concerns, it was stated that several
continental cotton houses were heavy
losers
The Echo says that the method of us
ing the alleged false bills of lading was
to append facsimile carriers signatures
to bills of lading sent with drafts to this
side before the cotton was delivered by
carriers and that importers in many In
stances paid such drafts. When the prac-
tice was discovered the steamship COM
panies withheld delivery until the bills OF
lading were verified. The Echo says that
an investigation made by importers shows
that not only were number of these bills
of lading spurious, but that there was ac-
tually no cotton against some of them.
Sensational reports of the failure or the
Alabama cotton firm of Knight, Yancey
& Co. which heavily hit Liverpool cot
ton houses, added to the excitement.
A cable dispatch from New orleans,
which Tell ike an eXplOSlOH VI ny hoiiiNS'
said that knight, Yancey & Co. were
short in Liverpool 5000 bales, in Havre
5000 bales, and in Genoa 5000 bales. This
would make a total loss at current quo
tations of over SS,G0O,000
In Liverpool 26 firms are believed to
have been affected by the failure of the
Alabama firm.
A majority of them, however nave
large amounts of capital and will be able
to tide over the situation, but few OF
them will be seriously hit
The heads of some of the houses IN
Liverpool will proceed to the United
States by the first steamer available IN
order to investigate the situation.
No loss as a result of the failure is
likel yto fall upon English bankers, VINO
are amply secured.
While the cotton market TO-DAY was
deeply stirred by the situation, its erect
upon prices was not great. The directors
of the Liverpool cotton association met
during the day and discussed the AFFAIR
One result of this meeting has been 10
revive the movement initiated by the as
ISOLATION in 1908 to follow the same prac-
tice as pertains in the corn trade In con-
nection with the issue of bills of lading.
The hope is expressed here that the
settlement of the affairs OF Knight
Yancey & Co. will realize about
$500 600.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
BOUGHT MORE PAPERS
THAN HE COULD SELL

| The little newsboy had bought too many
papers and now at II o'clock found him
self unable to dispose of them. He was
thinly clad in a ragged blouse and
dilapidated trousers that showed at
tempts at patching. He had no shoes
and a battered hat covered his tousled
locks The cold wind sweeping in a gale
penetrated the thinly clad lad and sent
shivers of cold running down his spine.
He wanted to cry. He wanted to weep
copious tears, for he knew what would
happen to him if he went home without
selling all of his papers. The brave little
chap pressed back the yelling flood and
renewed his piping cry of Paper,
mister?" The passing men did not heed
his question and only hurried the faster,
giving the boy casual glance. Again he
felt the lump rising in his throat ana
the papers seemed to multiply in weight
each second. Besides he was getting
sleepy.
The wind bit into his tired little frame
and he crept into a doorway to escape
the chilling blast Gradually his head
began to sink and he was sleepy-so
sleepy. His eyes closed and his head fell
back upon his bundle of papers. lie
slept.
A diminutive little man with heart in
inverse ratio to his body was struggling
against the gale ana inWaTuiy S"i SINS
the business that kept him out so late
He caught a murmer OF Papers,
mister?" from a nearby doorway sno
decided to investigate. He found the
little fellow stirring uneasily, his mind
disturbed by the fact that he had not
sold all of his papers. The mans heart
was touched He gathered the boy into
his arms. called a taxicab and went nome
where the little fellow was put TO ped
and looked after until morning. Then he
was turned over to the Boys club and
cared for by them. He is selling papers
on the streets today and can be heard
shrilling his merry chant on Second
avenue any day between and O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23

LITIGATION of the murder, 1t being alleged
that Smithers broke up Cahilfs home.
Smithers was shot to death by Cahl in
a pistol duel. The latter was lodged in
Jail here but later released on $4,000 bond.
Following the adjournment of court,
Thomas Smithers, city policeman, and
brother of the man whom Cahil killed,
attacked Sheriff Nicholson on the street.
Smithers was incensed at the verdict and
charged the sheriff with improper hand
lipg of the Cahil jury. Several blows
rassed between the men before they were
parted by friends.
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DENTIST CLEARED
OF MURDER CHARGE

Rocky Mount, Va, April 22.-"Not
guilty" This was the verdict of the jury
today in the case of DR.. Cahill. the dent
ist who was charged with the murder of
Robert Snithers. The jury deliberated
10 minutes.
During the trial counsel for Cahill used
the unwritten law as an argument for jus
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Funeral Notice.

The friends and acquaintances of Mr..
George G. Adams and family are re-
spectfully requested to attend the fu-
neral of George G.. Adams, Jr., at 1926
o'clock Saturday morning, April %. from
the residence of his aunt Mrs. M. L.
wilmington. 1912 Twelfth avenue, south
The following parties have been re-
quested to act as pallbearers: Mr.. Barnes
Morgan, Mr.. A. " Bennett, Mr.. w. p
McCrossin, Mr.. George H. Estes, Mr.
Russell Williams, Mr.. Smith Cullom, Mr.
James Bailey
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
KNIGHT ANCEY
FAILURE AFFECTS
FOREIGN MARKET
English and European Cotton
Concerns Will Be Very
Heavy Losers
COTTON MARKET DEEPLY
STIRRED BY SITUATION
No Loss Expected to Fall on English
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RumOrs at
Decatur-situation Appar-
emily Grows no Better
KNIGHT Is RETICENT

Decatur, April 22.-John w.
Knight, the head of the Decatur
office of the Knight-Yancey Com
pany, cotton dealers, which has
Recently filed a voluntary petition
in bankruptcy, made the following
statement this morning:
1.-The whole matter is in the
hands of the court for adjudication
and all the property of the Arm. the
records, books, etc, have been
turned over to the receiver at
Huntsville. and thorough investi-
gaSion will be Immediately made.
Further than this have nothing TO
say for publication at present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
TRUEST HEROES SEEN IN
WALKS OF CIVIL LIFE
Visit the Stricken Mine Shows Scores of Men Volunteering
to Enter Deadly Mine to Aid In Rescue
of Their Comrades
BY WALTER HARPER.

The truest heroes in this world are
not those that face the cannon's mouth
or suffer the privations of warfare Here
there is the ever present possibility of
honor and the satisfying reward that
patriotism always claims.
The true hero dares danger and laughs
at death in the service of his fellow crea-
lures when there is no thought of re-
ward or probability of honor.
Such heroes responded to the call to
humanitarian duty at the Mulga mine
disaster this week. Miners who know
the dangers of the underground pas
sages We'd with each other for the oppor-
unity to go down in the veritable sepul-
thre. the volcano of death, reeking with
poisonous air and treacherous walls, not
10 save nfe-it was known that no life
remained in the mine-but merely to help
lift the mangled forms of their comrades
from the earth, give them decent burial
and clear the wreckase for the safety
ef others who must labor here for their
daily bread.
There were more volunteers than could
be used to do the dangerous work Men
were turned back sorrowing because there
was no room in the mine for them to be
bf service.
Though members of the rescuing parties
we're brought from the depths uncon-
scious from the deadly effects of the foul
air, others stood ready, anxious to take
their places.
There were no crosses of honor, no
royal endowments or public favors, ma
.erial or otherwise, waiting to reward
buch heroic service. There was no
promise even that their names would be
published in the newspapers. These men
taw an opportunity to do something for
their comrades-dead comrades-their dis
lressed families and relatives, and they
stood ready to defy death in the service
sf love and sympathy.
They are real heroes.
One of the victims of the mine dis
aster was a 16-year-old boy. He was
the only child of widow. He was her
snly support.
Fate is sometimes so unkindi
Ten minutes before the mother, who
aoes not live at Mulga, received mes
sage calling her to the mines, that her
pon was injured, she received letter
Rrom him bearing many words of COM
tort. He promised to come home in two
weeks and spend a long time with her.
Bhe was preparing to write long letter
10 him, begging him to come at once,
she needed him so bad, when the mes
sage arrived.
1 said he was hurt Something told
her that it was worse than they dared
tell her. She was prepared as any de-
voted mother could be to know the real
truth when she arrived.
The scenes around the mouth of the
fatal mind yesterday were peculiarly pa
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splendor of the Holy Grail when the pre-
lude to Lohengrin swelled out; those
feeble senses If any had revelled with the
master
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
Boy Ends Own Life

Mobile. April 22.--Michael Tachoir. aged
II, residing near here. committed suicide
today by shooting himself through the
heart with a 30 caliber revolver. His
employer reprimanded him and he went
home, securing the weapon and killed
himself in his fathers barn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
FoR sTATE SENATE

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the state senate from Jeffer-
son county, subject to the action OF
the democratic primary.
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READY MADE CLOTHES
NOT IN 1T

when you can have your clothes
made to order from Atwood
fabrics at $12.75 and up. En-
tire satisfaction or money re-
funded.
SINGERS, 107 N. Goth st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23

7 am a candidate for reelection as Judge
of the Tenth judicial circuit of Alabama,
subject to the democratic party.
A. A. COLEMAN.
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/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Judge of the Circuit Court OF
jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
JOHN G. CARMICHAEL
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Sensational Reports Aaoat

Decatur April 22.--All kinds or SEN
|sational reports were afloat in the two
Decaturs today concerning the failure
of Knight, Yancey & Co., cotton mer-
chants. for nearly s6,000,000. However
none of these reports can be substan-
tiated. Several business men of De-
catur and New Decatur who had heard
at their banks were in bad condi-
ton on account of the failure of
KNIGHT. Yancey & Co, called for their
money today but when they Were
shown that the banks had plenty OF
cash they did not draw out their de-
posits.
Every effort to solve the real cause
of the failure has failed and 1t is quite
likelv that the real facts will not be
known until the matter comes up ir
the bankruptcy court at Huntsville Ac-
cording to the best of information OBJ
tanned none of the depositors Is south
ern banks will suffer by the failure.
John w. Knight. head OF the loca
branch of the firm, spent the day II
| his office here and with friends II
| the city. He says he is confident that
| the matter will be shown up clearly
| TO the satisfaction of the public AM
| that 1t will be found that he is no
responsible for the failure. Mr.. knigh
| refused to comment on the rumor ina
| spurious bills of aiding had been is
sued by American houses.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the position of judge of the circuit court
of jefferson county. Alabama, subject
to the action of the democratic primary
on May Q. 1910. e. c. CROW.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23

J. D. O'Gara of Bessemer announces
himself as a candidate for the legislature,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary May 2. 1910.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE

w. H. Barnard of Pratt City an
nounces himself candidate for the leg
islature, subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23

Reader, do you sometimes complain at
imaginary troubles Do you sometimes be-
iieve that your state is more discomfort
ing than that of your neighbors? Do you
complain of petty misfortunes?
Think of the horror that fell like a
clap of thunder into the hearts of these
people at Mulga. Think of their misfof
tune.
And forget your own petty troubles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-23
A,beu. Farmer Loses $4,000

had sold them his crop and left the
money with them to cheek against
and they went to the wall without MS
being protected. G. e. Frost, cashier
Of the First National bank of this place
has been named as one of the receivers
OF the concern.
situation Is Unchanged
The situation in the Knight, Yancey Il
Co. failure at Decatur appears to be grow
in.. more serious every day. Members of
English firms and their representatives,
who are holders of over 100000 In these
worthless bills of lading, swooped down
upon Birmingham yesterday ana spent the
day in conference with their attorneys,
Percy. Benners & Barr, and III. G. Du-
| Four of New Orleans.
| Immediately the cables and telegraph
| lines were put into service and all the
markets of the world were notified to
| ston the delivery of cotton wherein the
| Lee atur firm has rights, and the attorneys
| with their clients are assisting the receiv-
| ers in every way possible. The receivers,
under Judge Grubbs order, have> the
power to go anywhere and to restrain
hanks holding collateral from disposing
| cS IT,.
Eve are all up in the air." said e.
| F,aker of Liverpool, land with our attor-
news are doing everything to save as
much from the wreck as possible.
Among others in the party are c. e.
| Kenworthy of the firm of Minoprior-For-
gan of Liverpool, his brother, l.. p. Ken
worthy, representing the same firm; j. II.
| Petifilis of the J. ]. Williams Cotton COM
| pany of Liverpool, H. Lambs, with Alex
ander Eccles & Co. Of Liverpool, r. M.
Walker. with Penefather Co. of Liver
pool; E. C. Sorrell and " J. Wood OF
| Galveston and G. E. Wilson OF Galveston.
| Others are expected today.
That such system. which could have
been carried out by the simplest clerk,
should result in the loss of millions of dol
lars, is the surprise of Birmingham peo-
pie. Arrangements are being made for
n creditors meeting on May rs. In the
meantime many new developments are ex-
pected
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thetic. There were no tears or wailings.
There were no outward protests of bit
ter hearts against fate. There was abso-
lutely no outward sign of the horrible
tragedy that had been enacted and was
then being enacted under the very ground
where the hundreds of people stood
watching al small group of men about
the mine working and watching at the
mouth of the mine
Now and then a mangled body was
brought to the surface, gathered up care
fully and carried away to the undertaken s
wagon beyond the roped enclosure, from
whence it was carried to Ensley to be
prepared for burial.
The first shock of grief and despair had
passed. Tears had either dried up or
had been exhausted. The faces now were
resigned and determined. 1t was time for
work and not lamentation. touthearted
men worked faithfully or watched patti
emily while those who waited the lifting
of loved ones or relatives held themselves
in silent resignation.
In the desolated homes among the hills
there was grief. perhaps tears and agoniz-
ing prayers, but they were behind the
sacred doors of the homes-homes that
are as dear and sacred as yours and
mine.
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The scenes around the mouth of the
fatal mind yesterday were peculiarly pa
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-04-15
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Edward Nelson has gone to Wiscon
sin points on short business trip.
There will be a meeting of the Co
operative committee of the Laymen',
Missionary movement this evening in
the Y. NJ. c. A. parlors.
A fine concert will be given by the
Christian Endeavor society of the Red
Jacket Congregational church this
evening. The concert will be given at
the church, commencing at s o'clock.
The infant daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Perche of Tamarack died last
evening. The funeral services will be
conducted tomorrow morning at II
o'clock with services at the st. Jo-
seph's church.
David Donaldson of Calumet has re-
turned from Marquette where the flu
neral of his wife was held this week.
AT the regular meeting of the MEM
bers of Charity lodge, knights of Py-
thias held last evening, several new
candidates were admitted.
The Calumet Elks and their ladies
viii enjoy a social session at the Elks'
temple this evening and the attendance
promises to be large.
A match bowling game between the
Calumet Prints" and the Y. NJ. c. A.
five will be played on the alleys of the
Y. NJ. c. A. this evening.
Paul Hogan of Calumet and Will A.
Mcdonald have gone to Clinton. Iowa,
to join that baseball team. Hogan
will act as pitcher and Mcdonald will
ook after the ticket business. at home
md abroad.
Members of Calumet lodge. knights |
IF Columbus viii attend mass at the |
sacred Heart church Sunday morning |
The members will leave the Temple OF
Honor hall at 1880 o'clock in The morn
ng.
Oliver l.. Davidson has resigned his
position with the Houghton County
Electric Light company and will be
succeeded by Bert Sincock. formerly
If the meter department of the same
company.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-04-15
TAMARAck NEWS NOTES.

me members of the eight grade
class Of the Tamarack school surprised
MT. Hollenbach, their teacher. with n
social event at the Tamarack Social
cruz house last Friday evening. A
snort program was prepared by the
Grass and 1t was enjoyed by the invit-
cd guest.
The cricket pitch of the Tamarac,,
team has undergone number of i'm
provements during the past week Tho
pitch has been graded and is now IN
hrst-class condition.
The members Of the Tamarack En-
worth League will hold a social in the
parlors OF the church next Monday
evening A special program is being
arranged.
Miss Ella Polkinghorne Of Redr,doe
visited friends Mt Tamarack this week
Mrs. Flora Vincent and son visited
relatives at Baltic this week.
Mrs. Thomas Drew Is conened 90
her home by illness.
AN indoor-outdoor baseball Ieap,,e
IS 10 be organized by the clerks NJ tho
uinerent mining ondres. II is ex-
pected that the Ahmeek. OsceoIa
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-04-15
LAURlUM BRESITIES.

Justice Weyckert has returned from
Il short visit to Crystal Falls.
Calumet Council knights of Column
bus VIII attend low mass at the Sacred
Heard church Sunday morning
large attendance of members is ex-
pected.
DIR. and Mrs. C. II. Sheldon and
daughter Helene, will leave this even
ing for Occur dAlene, Idaho. where
they will reside.
r. B. Trathen has resigned his no.
sition on the field force of the Pru-
dental Life Insurance company.
Work on the remodelled Fisher
residence on osceola street, Laurium,
is proceeding rapidly.
Architect and Mrs. Charles Mas NJ
Laurium, have been called to Marin
cite, Wis, on account of the death of
Mrs Mas mother, Mrs. Atchison.
me funeral of Charles Jokela. Of
haymbaultown took place yesterday
AFTERNOON with interment in Lake
View.
Attilio Castigliano. of the State
savings bank. Laurium. is expected
nome today from Chicago. Milwaukee
ana other cities, where he has been
spending few days.
Capt. and Mrs. James Wilson and
FAMILY have gone to Detroit. where
they will visit.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-04-15
TAMARAck BEATS AHMEEk.

The employees of the Tamarack mine
office defeated the employees of the
Ahmeek mine office in a match bowl
ING game at the Y. VI. c. A. alleys
Wednesday evening by the total score
OF 1882 to 2.206. The Ahmeek team
was composed of A. King, II. Sebring.
w. Sullivan. Bert Murphy and John
BENEFITS. The Tamarack team con-
sisted of Ben Ursin. Garget Odgers, c.
ID. Houle, Fred Royce and Ed. Hen
erickson.
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IN THE JUSTICE COURTS.

Nike Koroliis was brought before
Justice Fisher this morning on a
charge of assault and battery. preferred
against him by Frank Cinkovic. He
was found guilty, ana was fined $25
and costs, the alternative being 60
days in Jail. According to the evidence
of Cinkovic, the defendant. struck him
over the head with a beer bottle dur
Ing a fracas last night. Korokis has
been removed TO the village Jail. He
is endeavoring to secure the amount Of
his fine.
The adjourned examination of Peter
Antilla, charged with gouglng out the
eye of a woman named Lena Ola, took
place in Justice Fishers court this
morning. The evidence taken at
previous examination was read to the
several witnesses. and signed. Antilla
viii likely be bound over today to the
next term of circuit court.
Mile Bo2anich has brought suit in
Justice Curtos court to recover 500
damages from Murka Perkovich. Boz
zanich claims that the defendant dur
ing quarrel on Eighth street recently.
beat him over the head with bottle
ma inflicted serious wounds.
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HIGH SCHOOL CAMP UNDfR
AUSPICES OF The Y. M. C. A.
One Will be Eeld at Lake Genev q
in Antrim County, Lower
Part of State.
CAMP AT EAGLE HARBOR, TOO

In connection with the summe
camp of the Y. NJ. {. A.. 10 be hel,
at Lake Geneva this summer a higl
school camp is To be instituted. eli.
gible 10 high school students only.
II Will be the first time i'm the his
tory of summer camps for boys I'm the
state that a special Camp for high
school students viii be held and II Is
quite likely that some of the local high
school students will take advantage
Of IT, Conferences will form special
feature
This camp will open at Lake Geneva.
or Torch Lake, situated I'm Antrim
county, southern part of Michigan. on
June 2I and will extend up TO and
including July Z. Following the high
school students camp. there will be
three other camps for boy members of
the association throughout the state at
'tated intervals of two weeks each.
The dates will extend TO about the
middle Of August Several local mem
hers OF the association yearly attend |
'hese summer camps and already in
uiries are being made for informa-
ion concerning them.
Camp at Eagle Harbor.
The local association will also make
To- hold a summer camp
II Eagle Harbor the latter part Of
July or the first week in August. The
association took a total of 80 boys To
he local summer camp last year, the
lrst held locally, and the boys are so
INFUSED over the time they had that
is expected that the number will be
1 least doubled this summer.
Regular camp rules are introduced .
y the local officers of the associa-
ion. and everything is carried out
long lines that command obedience.