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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-06
COURT OF CUSTOMS APPEALS
STARTS WITH HEAVY DOCKET

Washington, June 5.-With 225 cases on
its docket as a starter, the latest federal
court, the United States court of customs
appeals, will begin business Tuesday
On that morning the five judges of the
new court will begin to hear arguments
in cases on the calendar. 1t is expected
that the entire membership of the court
will be present 1t consists of Presiding
Judge Robert NJ Montgomery of Michi-
gan. Associate Judges William H. Hunt
of Montana, James F. Smith of Califor-
MIA, Orion M. Barber of Vermont and
James DeVries of California.
Long gowns will adorn the judges when
they take their places on the improvised
bench. Draperies and little, touches by
the carpenters will make the big room in
an uptown office building, where the court
has rented three floors, look like court
room. Later mahogany bench will be
installed but for the present the old fur
niture that constituted a bench for the
Spanish war claims commission, now ex-
tinct, have been pressed into service.
Although there are 225 cases docketed
in the court, preparations for hearing,
such as the fling of records and Briefs
have made 1t impossible for the clerk
of the court, Arthur B. Shelton, to place
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Chicago June 5.-The legal corps of 25
western railroads will meet here tomor-
row TO advise a defense to the Injunction
suit CT the government against an in
crease in freight rates. Gardiner Lathrop,
general solicitor for the Atchison, To-
peka anG Santa Fe railroad, called the
meeting, and he will be in charge. The
railroad lawyers will choose special coun-
sci to take charge of the defense while
they will assist.
President Ripley OF the Santa Fe, Pres
ident Delano of the Wabash President
Feltcn OF the Chicago Western ard Presi-
dent Huggitt OF the Chicago and North
western left here this morning for Wash
ington, to confer with President Taft
III an effort to have the federal suit
halted.
John M. Glenn. secretary of the IL
linois Manufacturers association, de-
c'ared today that the action of the gov
ernmeI.t could not be stopped without the
greatest public Indignation being aroused.
Shippers are preparing for busy time
this week. On Tuesday commercial asso-
Citations of 10 cities will be represented at
a meeting of the conference committee
appointed at the shippers convention on
May II.
On Wednesday the committee and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-06
TRIBUTES PAID
TO DEAD HEROES

Washington June 5.-Although heavy
rain caused the abandonment today of
the programme which had been ar
ranged In connection with the decora-
ton Of the Confederate graves in the
National cemetery at Arlington, a small
body of women from the Daughters of
the Confederacy scattered their tributes
to the dead soldiers. Secretary of War
Dickinson, General Gordon, grand COM
mander of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, and Mrs. McSherry, president
general of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, were to have been pres
ent. After the Confederate graves had
been decorated the women placed fiow-
ers on the tomb where are buried un-
derneath the unknown dead.
Among the flowers was large box of
blossoms sent by President Taft and
Mrs. Taft from the White House con-
servatory
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HOMESEEKERS MOVING
TOWARD ARID WEST

washington, June 5.-An unusually
heavy movement of homeseekers this
spring into various parts of the arid
west is indicated by reports which have
come to the reclamation service. Train
loads of settlers have been pouring into
Montana, Oregon and Washington. and
large numbers have been seeking the
milder climate of the southwest.
A cheering feature in connection with
the movement Is said to be the return of
thousands of United States citizens from
Canada, off-setting in a measure the ex-
odus of others across the borders into the
Dominion. This movement has grown to
considerable proportions. In the fiscal
year 1909 the departures to Canada from
the United States points aggregated r. 34s
persons, of whom l,s71 were citizens.
1t is estimated that 5000 of the persons
returned. Ending March 81 last, 462oo
in nine months. Extensive railroad build
ing is now in progress in Montana, Idaho,
Washington and Oregon.
The estimate has been made that an
area of 12,O00,o00 acres OF land In Oregon
alone soon will be available for settle
ment.
On the reclamation projects in all the
states the influx of settlers Is rapidly in
creasing. At tho present rate of settle
ment every farm unit included In the
government projects thus far completed
will be taken up before the close OF
this year On nine of these projects not a
single acre of public lands remain unen-
tered on and the remaining projects do
not contain all told more than 800 farms
available for settlement.
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AEROPLANE WILL
BE PUT TO TEST

Chattanooga. June "a spectacular test
of the utility of the aeroplane in warfare
Is to be made at the military encampment
of United States troops and the National
Guard OF several southern states at
Chickama uga park this summer.
The government has closed contract
with Charles X. Hamilton to conduct the
most extensive practical experiments in
aerial reconnaissance and bombardment
ever attempted. In addition to Hamilton 8
machine. which Is a duplicate of the ma
chine in which Glenn H. Curtiss flew from
Albany to New York, there will be pres
ent al the maneuvers the Wright biplane
owned BY the government and the dirig-
ible balloon sold to the war department
by Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin.
In executing the work laid out for him.
Hamilton Will carry aloft from 200 to 800
potbos of highly explosive nit.oglycerin
bombs. Racing at speed varying from Is
to So miles an hour, he will release this
deadly cargo while at a height of a
quarter OF a mile above the EARTH rain
Ing 1t down upon targets In the two mile
square area below In 75 installments, The
targets Will consist of dummy fortifica-
tions, batteries, arsenals, bridges and
troops. In order that danger to life may
be nlifimized the troops engaged in the
mancuyers will be employed to police the
area over which Hamilton will carry on
his extraordinary operations
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DAY CALLS THE
AUTOMOBILE HABIT A CURSE

the people, but, on the contrary, absorbs
1t. 1t means 80 per cent of wasted money
and wasted time. certain per cent re-
turns in business use and wholesome rest
and recreation of course
II know the criticism that will be sure
to come because of what 1 say. 1t will
be called an attack of book worm upon
a great industry, but / cite the abuse of
self-indulgence and ask for self-abnega-
ton
Lack of self-denial is accountable, the
chancellor believes. for lower marriage
rate. IF you want to know said he,
why men marry less than of old, per-
haps the secret is found in the false whim
of supporting a wife. He cannot afford
to support a wife, the bachelor says. No
woman ought to consent to be such a
wife for such man. She ought to say,
i am not seeking or consenting to be
supported by such man. There Will be
two of us; If cannot earn as much as
you, l call save more without marriage
THE greatest woman is the woman who
brings to a man his home" said the chan
cellor. 'She is greater than the femal.
temperance lecturer or suffragette."
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PRESIDENT TAFT Is
BACK FROM LONG TRIP

Washington, June Sat s:A O'Clock
President TAFT arrived and, entering an
automobile, was driven to the White
House. He announced he would see no
one in conference. Mr. Taft looked to be
in good health Senators Burrows and
Beveridge and Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Hilles. who had accompanied
Mr.. Taft during his western trip, were
with him. The party was Joined at Bal
timore by Charles d. Norton, formerly
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, who
will begin his new duties tomorrow as
secretary to the President. 1t was the
first time Mr.. Norton had been able to
confer with the President since his ap-
pointment.
The President was highly pleased With
the enthusiasm displayed by the crowds
that greeted him.
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JAPANESE PRINCE
VISITS AMERICA

Washington, June 5.-Semi-social and
political in character will be the visit to
Washington this week of Prince Fushimi
No Miya, cousin of the Emperor of Japan,
and his wife. Ostensibly their visit has
no significance and is merely part of a
world tour which the distinguished cou-
pie are taking. Prince Fushimi is sail
orman with an excellent war record be-
hind him. AS an incident to the visit to
Washington he Is to inspect the naval
gun factory here, where are being fabri-
Gated what American naval officers hon
estly believe to be the most formidable
weapon in any navy in the 14-inch rifles
that are 10 be placed on the two new
dreadnaughts, 1t is stated. The social fea-
lures of the visit of the prince will be
numerous. He will dine with the Presi-
dent and Secretary Knox and will be
given a formal reception and dinner by
the Japanese ambassador, when he Will
have an opportunity to meet all of the
members of the diplomatic corps. will ex-
change the usual ceremonial visits with
Secretary Knox, and finally will make the
trip to Mount Vernon to pay homage to
the memory of George Washington.
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Judge Augustus A. Coleman of the
Tenth judicial circuit, embracing Jeffer-
son county, one of the best known and
most distinguished jurists of Alabama,
died last night at II O'Clock at his late
residence. 222s Arlington avenue.
Judge Coleman was s5 years old and for
the larger part of the last 90 years of his
life he had been in active service on the
bench. He was noted for his extraordi-
nary judicial ability and his keen knowl-
edge in the administration of justice.
At the time of his death he was sur
rounded by his immediate family, his wife
and children, including Phares Coleman
of Montgomery. Death came after an
illness of only a few days, and up until
a week ago Judge Coleman was in active
service. During the past week he com
planned of not feeling well and last Friday
he was attacked by cholera morbus. The
family physician, DR.. A. B. Harris was
family physician, DR.. A. B. Harris, was
developed into aneurism and resulted In
Judge Colemans S death late last night.
No funeral arrangements had been made
last night, but it was stated at the resi-
dence that interment would be at Green's
boro, Ala, in the family burial grounds.
The complete funeral arrangements will
be announced tomorrow.
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employees APPEAL
FOR LEGISLATION

Washington, June 5-Urged to action by
the recent discharge from the Treasury
Department of more than 100 clerks who
had been in the government service for
many years, the Civil Service Retirement
association is putting forth its most Wig
orous efforts to secure the passage by
Congress before 1t adjourns of some re-
tirement bill Secretary MacVeagh has
expressed himself on several occasions as
strongly in favor of some plan whereby
aged employees of the government might
be provided for. A petition is being cir
culated by the retirement association urg-
ing a retirement law based on an equita-
BILE contrlbutory plan, such law to provide
for an adequate allowance based on an
average salary and length of service and
asking for the return Of contributions
with interest to persons leaving the serv-
ice before reaching the age limit or to
their legal representatives in cases of
death.
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Born In south Carolina

Judge Coleman was born May q, 1926,
in Camden, Kershaw county, S. c., the
son of DR.. James Brown Coleman, and
Louise Simpson Coleman. and the grand
son of Robert and Elizabeth Coleman
and of Jaoobus and Louise Simpson. The
Colemans are of English ancestry, and
early settlers of Virginia. Jacobus Simp-
son was native of France, professor of
languages in Lisle university; was the
interpreter of Bonaparte on many of his
campaigns, and on the fall of his chief
he fled from France to America, locating
In Charleston, S. c. James Brown Cole
man was a graduate of the Charleston
Medical college class of 1924 and was
successful physician.
Judge Coleman was educated in the
common schools of Camden, S. c., and at
Marion Junction, Ala. In 1S40 he entered
Yale college, and graduated in 1874 after
a full four years course with A. B. de-
gree. Immediately after graduation he
went to Cahaba, Dallas county, where he
read law in. the office of Charles G. Ed
wards and william Hunter two of the
most successful and most profound law
yers OF the period. He was licensed to
practice in 1916. married in 1s4S, located in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-06

Syracuse, N. Y, June 5.-There are so
many men coursing about the country In
automobiles and their pleasure absorbs
such a large share of the productive cap
ita1 of the country that Chancellor James
r. Day of Syracuse university believes,
he says, that it Is becoming question If
the automobile is not a curse to the
country it must be something fine
The chancellor was speaking to the
graduating class of the university today
on self acrifice and self-denial, and he
chose the automobile as broad and ap-
parent illustration of a luxury that too
often is not sacrificed. Young mechan-
les and clerks, and business men, said
he. who need all of their capital. are
mortgaging their homes by the thousands
and losing their positions often by their
infatuation with this form of pleasure.
ut is stated that about 0o,o0oo0oo are
invested in the automobile enterprises,
and this enormous capital is non-produc-
tive. said Mr. Day. THAT Is. 1t adds
comparatively nothing to the wealth of
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HAMILTON PLANS
LONG AIR FLIGHT

New York. June 5.-Charles X Hamil-
ton, who will attempt on next Saturday
to fly from New York to Philadelphia and
return, will go to Philadelphia tomorrow
morning to select a site for his landing
place. After he has made thorough
examination of the Typographical and
aerial conditions there, he will be able to
lay out an almost accurate time table of
his route from Van Cortlandt Park in this
city to whatever landing place he chooses
in Philadelphia. 1t may be necessary for
him to make more than one reconnais-
sance, but he hopes, he said tonight, to
clean up In one day all details
He said he expects to begin the flight at
Z o'clock Saturday morning.
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association will meet representatives of
the railroads at the request of the latter
body.
Secret Conference Called
Washington, June 5.-A secret confer
ence of officers of various railroads
throughout the country. it was learned
tonight. was held in the national capital
today. Those present were minor Of
ficers and the subjects discussed at the
meeting they refused to disclose.
f. II. Clark of Chicago of the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy declared when
que STONED that the gathering had moth
ing to do with the conference President
Taft will hold with railroad presidents
and other officers who are expected TO ar
rive In this city during the night.
Mr. Clark also declined to say whether
today's conference was In reference TO
the question of freight rate increases
which have been recently filed with the
Interstate commerce, and some of which
have been enjoined by the government.
On his return tonight President Taft de-
clined to discuss the railroad bill or the
railroad situation. He acknowledged that
President Ripley of the Santa Fe was to
call a. the White House probably tomor-
row, bringing with him the heads of sew
eral other big railway systems, when the
railroadh side of the question will be
expeinei to the administration
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Congressional Districts Are
In Jeopardy and SGna-
tOrship Is Doubtful
.IOWA'S EARM CAMPAIGN
WILL Be CLOSED TODAY
and Progressives Are Using Every
Effort to Defeat Congress-
men Hull and Smith

Portland. Me-, June 5.-As the two big
state conventions draw near, the demo-
cratic on June 25 and the republican
on June 10, conservative leaders admit
that this rock-ribbed republican state Is
III doubt. The democrats are especially
hopeful of carrying the First and Sec
ond congressional districts, and are work
ing hard to elect their candidates to
the next legislature, which must choose
a successor to Senator Hale, who has
announced his retirement
At the republican state convention Gov
ernor Fernald. in all probability. will be
renominated by reclamation.
In the First district there Is bitter
contest between Col. Frederick Hale of
Portland, Asher c. Hinds parliamentary
clerk In Congress; Judge Edward C. Rey-
nolds of South Portland and Richard
Webb of Portland.
In the caucuses already held Mr.. Kinds
leads.
The republican candidates for the
United States Senate are former Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court Frederick
A. Powers and former Gov. William T.
Cobb.
It is claimed that Judge Powers ac-
tivty in opposing Senator Hale caused
the latter to announce his retirement.
Before the democratic convention at
Augusta there will be two candidates
ceeking the gubernatorial nomination. o.
G. Gardner of Rockland and Frederick
w. Plaisted, the present mayor of Au-
gusta. No democratic candidates for SEN
ator have been named The high cost
of living and alleged republican extrava-
gances are urged by democratic leaders
as the chief lssues of -the coming cam
paign.
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NEGRO SOLDIERS ARE
AGAIN IN TROUBLE

Seattle Wash, June 5.--For the second
time within few months members of the
Twenty-hfth United States the negro
regiment of Brownsville fame. were pa
raded before woman today in an eff
fort to pick out suspected man Tho
result was In the negative. Mrs. j. w.
Redring, who asserts she was attacked in
her home last night by negro dressed
In a. uniform, was unable to identity any
of the soldiers as her assailant. AS a
number of them acted as escort at the
funeral of Maj John s. Kulp today. the
inspection will be continued tomorrow.
Residents living near Fort Lawton arc
preparing 1t is stated, to hold a mass
meeting tomorrow to petition for the re-
moval of the negroes
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TODAY's AGE-HERALD
L--Deir ocrats may carry Maine.
Railroad bill Is condemned.
No dvi, dopiee IOsSes In hatfle

1--Deir ocrats may carry Maine.
Railroad bill Is condemned.
Madriz denies losses In battle.
Railroads plan defense of injunction.
Judge A. A. Coleman Is dead.
Customs appeals court ready for busi-
ness.
Automobile habit Is a curse.
2-What Congress has to do this week.
Tobacco prices are increasing.
g. Commencement at Polytechnic.
Grocery store burned at Ensley.
Swindling scheme shown by letter.
Editor defends course of action.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Mcre than score injured In Frisco
wreck.
Fireman killed in wreck on Southern
President Van Ripper discusses rail-
road injunctions. tr
Expert will give free swimming les
sons this week.
Alfalfa is grown In Mississippi
Ten thousand present ct worlds con-
veption.
7-rrces of stocks at the low point.
Weather controls cotton market.
Arna Held wants to get divorce.
Roosevelt will soon start home.
All is ready for big Glidden tour.
e-Genera, sporting news.
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Key West, Fla, June 5.-The Berneyo.
Caliph, Caroline and Ilyis, the contesting
motor boats from Philadelphia to Havana,
arrived here this morning from Havana.
accompanied by the Cuban cutter Gypsy.
After taking on supplies and gasoline
and the crews resting a few hours the
motor boats assembled at the main chan
mel buoy in Key West harbor prepara-
tory to starting on their return race to
this afternoon. central time. the signal
being given by the Gypsy. The Caliph
took the lead, being followed by the Bur-
neyo the Ilyis and the Caroline. respec-
lively, leaving in the order named.
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MURDER AGENCY
is DISCOVERED

St. Petersburg, June 5.-The mysterious
death of a young and wealthy army OF
fcer. Count Bouturlin, has led to the
discovery of an extensive murder agency.
Bcuturlin's brother-in-law, Count De-
Lassy and his physician DIR. Patchenko,
who attended Bouturlin at DeLassey's
suggestion. are both under arrest. DR..
Patchenko has confessed to the police
that he inocuiated Bouturln with cholera
bsc.lli He further admitted that he
poisoned other wealthy personages In a
similar manner during the recent cholera
epidemic under pretense of inoculating
them against the disease. He was paid
large sums by relatives of the victims.
BY Il strange coincidepce the murder of
a wealthy Polish land owner named Krja-
nowsky at Warsaw led to the arrest of
his brother-in-law. Count Roniker, who 1t
turns out is connected with DeLassy
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WEATHER FOR WEEK
WILL BE NORMAL

Washington, June 5.-More nearly
normal weather conditions will prevail
over the United States during the COM
ing week, according to the forecast OF
ne weather bureau. The week will
open. II is predicted, with showers in
she lake region and the Atlantic states
and generally fair weather
Tomorrow and Tuesday disturbance
viii develop over the western plateau
/5egion, moving to the eastern states by
the end of the week. Cooler weather
will prevail over the region west Of
the Rockies during the latter half of
the week
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Killed Nv Automobile

Tampa. Fla, June 5.--Mrs. ]. H. Thomp-
son CT this city was run down this morn
ing by an automobile driven by Mrs.
Oscar Wndhorst. The skull of the wom-
an was fractured and she died In a few
minutes after the accident. She was
struck just after alighting from car
Mrs. Windhorst was not arrested.
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Little Girl scaIped

Monroe. La, June 5.-Aithough COM
pletely scalped, Myrtle voss, years old.
daughter of a prominent citizen Of Mon
roe. will probably recover, according to
attending physicians. The little girls
hair was caught in the .fast-turning shaft
of motor boat late this afternoon and
her entire scalp was torn. OF.
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Two Boys Drowned

Tampa, Fla, June 5.-While bathing in
Hillsborcugh river near here this morn
ing, Victor Faber, aged 10, and his brother
Henry Faber, ls years old, were drowned.
Victor Faber was teaching his younger
brother how to swim when the accident
occurred.
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Farman Gets a FAN

Versailles, France. June 5.-Maurice
Farnan In an aeroplane. accompanied by
George Benzancon, secretary of the Aero
Club OF France, capsized here today The
machine was close to the ground and the
aviators, although falling with consider
able force, were not seriously hurt
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Girl Downs = burglar

New York, June 5--Unmindful of re-
t7piver which he leveled at her, Freda
IC5olinsky, a girl of 20. tackled burglar
IN her parents home early today and
$hoored him with a seltzer bottle. She
Followed this by breaking tumbler on
the burglars head. stunning him. then sat
bpon him until help arrived. She ,s the
pshter Of . sIlk manufacturer.