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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
FRENCH WORKMEN
TO HAVE PENSIONS

Paris. March 22.-The senate tonight
bv a vote of $50 to passed the work :
mems pension bill. This marks the
end of a legislative struggle extend
ing over four years and of political
agitation in France reaching back to
1882.
The bill as it passed the senate en-
bodies the final recommendations OF the
government and is modified in many re-
spects from the bill as it passed the
chamber of deputies. The general be-
lief is that the chamber will now ac-
cent 1t and thus avoid further struggle
in order that the deputies can go to
their constituents in the coming cleo
tioris with the old age pension scheme
an accomplished fact.
The plan involves contributions from
three sources for the creation of the
pension fund
First, obligatory yearly contributions
from the wage Garner amounting to
francs for men, 6 franc for wom-
en- and ~ francs for minors; second,
the contribution of the employers,
which equals that of the wage Garner
and third, the contribution of the
state.
Even the experts differ as to VIII at the
latter wilE be-. but the generally ac-
cepted figure is 1S0,000,000 francs, 1885,
100000 for the first year, the
arnount decreasing until the scheme
works normally when 1t will be about
125, ,000,0 900 francs. The benedciaries
are to draw their pension at the age
of GS or after 80 years of service, with
certain diminutions for advanced en-
ployment. The full pension ut the low
est unit of contribution will be 414
francs per annum, except for farm la
borers, whose contribution and pension
is slightly inferior.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
NO AGREEMENT is REACHED IN
THE PHILADELPHIA STRIKE

Philadelphia, March 2s.-The conference
Of the Rapid Transit officials, committee
of ten, George H. Earle, Jr., and others
broke up at 1:sO o'clock this morning.
w. D. Mahon, president of the Amalgs-
mated Association of Street and Electric
men, as he emerged from the meeting,
said
''There is no settlement in sight
State Senator McNichol, who left Mr..
Earle's house sometime after Mahon,
also stated that no agreement had been
reached Asked IL there was any hope
for settlement in the near future, he
said:
while there is life there is hope
At a meeting of the committee of tho
textile workers tonight it was decided to
instruct all employees to return to work
tomorrow There are about $1,000 textile
workers in this city and nearly all OF
them quit work about three weeks ago.
going out on a sympathetic strike In order
to help the cause of the striking street
car men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

Washington, March 22.--One OF the most
bitter personal attacks upon Speaker Can
non thus far made in the House was
that Just before adjournment to-day by
Mr.. Shackleford of Missouri.
II era not talking about Cannonism,
shouted MIR. Shackleford, looking straight
into the ewes of Speaker Cannon, who oc-
cupied a seat on the republican SIDE. I
am talking about Cannon.
Mr.. Prince of Illinois. who was presid-
ing during the consideration of pension
appropriation bills, raped the Missouri
member TO order. whereupon Mr.. Shackle-
ford changed his language. saying;
II am talking about the gentleman
from Illinois, the Hon. Joseph G. Can
non." AS Cate had ended all his speeches
by declaripe that Carthage must be de-
stroycd," Mr.. Shackleford said, SO TOT
years he had been declaring that Can
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
TODAY's AGE-HERALD


'1-More sensations in Pittsburg graft.
Slate made out by regular republicans.
Republicans smart under bitter defea:.
Pinchot goes to meet Roosevelt.
Great victory for democrats.
Switchmen get raise in wages.
No agreement in Philadelphia.
2-Shall 1t be dollar or child?
4-Editorial comment
5-Congressman Heflin sees victory ahead
for democrats.
bama's child labor laws.
DR.. Elkourie and DR.. Abercrombie
discuss problem of the immigrant
Barnett heavy loser by Chicago pro-
moter's action.
Resolutions adopted at afternoon ses-
sion OF Charities and Corrections
conference
6-Charter special for delegation.
Big Birmingham bill now secure.
7-Birmingham social events
Dolly Dalrymple's department.
9-Insurance graft cases growing.
Senator Clapp condemns bill.
l0-Sharp attack on administration.
General sporting news.
talks for world peace.
Taft guest Of New Yorkers.
l2-Gadsden willing to donate $4,000.
lS-Perey's entrance will add ginger.
Chattanooga wants next reunion.
Pipe line planned by Columbus men.
l4-South is striving to reclaim lands.
State politics over In Georgia.
l5-stock market In waiting mood.
Small advance made in cotton.
Whsat eesu1op ~ Goed buying.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
E0idence Filed In The CHARGES
Against The Steel Corporation

in which to hold meetings. that they
have been intimidated by local police in
steel districts, all of which is charged to
officers of the steel mills by the series
of sworn statements. One instance is
cited where it is alleged employees of a
steel mill at North Vandergrift, Pa,
were ordered not to buy ice cream of a
man who had rented a hall to organizers,
and the man was forced out of business
Other cases similar are alleged.
Part of the argument is an effort to
show that the Steel corporation exists in
violation of the Sherman law. The COR
porat ton ownership of coal and ore lands
is said to be part of a monopoly; 1t is
charged with having crushed transporta-
ton competition on the Great Lakes, and
in some instances on the railways. Its
acquisition of the Tennessee Coal Iron
anc Railroad company is condemned.
Many charges are brought against the
corporations sown of Gary, where a
monopoly of all necessaries of life is said
to be complete and arbitrary prices are
charged for everything, the statement
recites.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
CLAWS TESTIFIES
OF COAL CLAIMS

Washington, March 22--Louis r. Gla-
Wis testified before Special Commission
eff w. ]. McGee in the inquiry by the
interior department into the validity of
the Cunningham coal claims lie said
Orville D. Jones Of Wallace, Idaho, one
of the claimants. had told him the
claimants agreed that when they got
title to the lands they would form a
company to develop them.
CLAWS denied the truth of Cunning
ham's statement that Claws stole the
Cunningham journal and ledger Mr.
Cunningham showed him these books,
CLAWS said, and consented to their be-
ing taken to CLAWS hotel.
Mr.. CLAWS said the journal contained
evidence which he considered material
to the case and of which he thought
the government should have a copy.
He admitted under cross s-examination
that he had deceived Cunningham as
to why he wanted to take the books to
his hotel. He returned the ledger in
the afternoon but as the copying of thu
journal had not been finished he OBJ.
tained permission from Mr.. Cunning
ha to take 1t to Portland although he
sd'u lie dSain uecelVeu tneI claimant as
to the real reason why he wanted to
hold the book.
He told Mr.. Cunningham that he had
other papers in Portland which he
wanted to check up by means OF the
journal while, as a matter of fact, he
wanted to have the copying of the book
finished. The book was later returned
to Mr.. Cunningham.
Attorney Gray endeavored to wrest
y n fI.A xrrtt l. .
when he started the investigation into
the question of the validity of the
claims he considered the alleged In
terest OF the Guggenheims as one OF
the important matters to be inquired
into but Mr.. CLAWS maintained he be-
gan the investigation satisfied that the
Guggenh elm interest was all right be-
cause he believed 1t had been entered
into after the entryman had entered
their final certificates
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
FORTY-SEVEN ARE
DEAD In WRECK

MarhsaIltown, Ia, March 22.-Hundreos
Of people sathered today before the un-
aertakinx establishment where Tho victims
of the Rock Island railroad wreck are
laid out dead. Relatives and frlends
mingled with the curiosity-seekers, who
seemed scarcely less eager to catch a
sixht of the unfortunates who had so sud
denly parlshed.
A corrected list of dead this afternoon
places tie number at Al. which 1ncludes
four unidentified women.
J. G. Goodenough, engineer of engine
1909 the second engine of the double
header. YVES one of those who succumbed
before daylight. He had been terribly
burned and scalded Mrs Lizzie Ander-
son of Cedar Rapids died about the
same time as Goodenough Both her legs
wore broken and she was crushed inter-
nally.
All during the night dozen under
takers. some of them from neishporlng
towns, worked preparing the bodies fof
BIZ ial and seeking information that wouid
lead to- Identification. The condition Oh
tho hodies made the task almost impos-
sitle in some cases.
William ward OF West Branch, travel
ing man, was one of the first Identified
last night His legs were broken ana
his face fearfully crushed. Relatives
ldertifled his tody by the fragments of
his clothing. Another of the dead iden-
tiaed was Lizzio Purvis of Washington.
la. Identification OF the clothing on
her and locket on the body Tailed with
a description from anxious relatives in
curing il she had been found among
the dead. The other body identified was
that of Mrs. f. l. Lyman of Cedar Rap
Ids. This identification was made by
friends who recognized the BODY and
clothing. card found in pocket bear
ing a name tallying with the cards and
papers found in the debris of t.ie wreck
served TO identify the body of Louis F.
Riehuch of Muscantfne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

Wilxesbarre. Pa, March 22.--After ses-
sion lasting nearly four hours the execu-
tive committee of the State Federation of
Labor adjourned tonight without taking
any action on the statewide strike. An
other conference will be held tomorrow.
President Greenawalt did not reach the
city until nearly l o'clock this afternoon,
having gone from Philadelphia to Har-
risburg. Prior to his arrival secret ses-
sion was held. Vice President Garron
said, as he emerged from this conference,
that before statewide strike was
called 1t was the intention of the execu-
tive committee to ascertain the senti-
ment among the trade unionists of this
section of the state. He intimated that
tile committee would not be In any hurry
to declare a strike.
One of the delegates said tonight that
the committee was still in hopes that
some agreement would be reached be-
tween the Rapid Transit company and
the striking street car men in Philadel-
phia, and thereby avoid the necessity of
calling the statewide strike.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
SENATOR DANIEL
HOLDING HIS OWN

Daytona, Fla, March 2.-At o'clock
tonight attending physicians issued the
following bulletin on the condition of
United States Senator John Warwick
Daniel:
There has been no marked change in
Senator Daniels condition since this
morning He has had less obstinate un-
consciousness today, being more easily
aroused. hut has not been able to express
but few words that could be understood.
Otherwise his condition continues the
same. No change in temperature, pulse,
respiration or nourishment. His excretory
organs are functioning naturally without
drugs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
5ATPIN ORDINANCE
IN FORCE IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 22-The anti-hatpin or
Rtnance PASSED by the council last night
% prohibit the wearing Of long hatpins
py women In public places was signed
" Mayor Busse today, and the pen given
councilman Bauler. 1t goes into effect
- l. Many women visited the corpor-
n counsel's offices to learn what under
ordinance they might not wear" and
hey could wear buttons on the ends
ne pins Ike fencing foils They were
Ia the provisions of the law did not in
pornte buttons, but prescribed the
!<Qgth or the pins and provided a fine of
RI for violations.
II think the ordinance Is horrible out
ge said woman. "The next thing
N will prohibit us wearing feathers,
se men suffragettes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Bitter Personal Attack Made
Upon Cannon By ShdcRletord

nonism must be destroyed il republican
ism end representative government in
America were to live.
Come on, Murdock. let us fight it out
on the riIciples that lie at the founda-
ton of free government" shouted Mr..
Sharkieford in tragic tones, gesticuating
as though defying the powers he was op-
posing.
Mr. shackleford cited instances of rul-
ings Of the speaker in refusing to rec
ognize members. Mr.. Cannon rose in his
place 70 make reply but republicans near
him urged him not to do so, and he
gave in.
At times Mr. Shackleford attempted to
mimic the voice of the speaker in declar-
ing that members were not entitled to
recognition He insisted that the bill to
pension members of the state militia or
ganizations that took part in the civil war
on the side of the Union would have been
passed had it not been for the influence
of Mr. Cannon in preventing its consider
alton cn the floor of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
RAILROAD SWITCHMEN WILL
RECEIVE ADVANCE IN WAGES

ators of Ohio, Indiana and western
Pennsylvania fields flew thick and fast
here today the scale committee ad-
journed tonight without reaching any
satisfactory conclusion and will resume
its endeavors tomorrow morning.
1t was stated late this afternoon that
report would be submitted either tomor-
row or thursday by the scale commit
tee, outlining the concessions on both
sides, but that 1t would not be in the
form of any agreement. This outline,
II submitted, will go before the conven-
tion of the United Mine Workers, and
whatever action is taken will be reported
back to the joint conference of miners
and onerators.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Dead Man Pardoned.

Nashville. March 22.--Walter Dennis Of
jackson county, dead man, was par
doned by Governor Patterson today The
object of the pardon was to relieve >the
family of the deceased of the necessity
OF paving Z $50 nne which he had been
sentenced to pay in July, 1905, for carry
,-,r I, pistol 1t was recommended by
both tho trial Judge and the attorney
aeneral
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

Spartanburg, s. G, MATCH 2z.--J.
Henry Caldwell, farmer near here.
broke up an acre of land today with 500
charges OF dynamite. the explosive be-
ing used instead of the plow. Mr.. Cald-
we'll claims that blasting land with dy-
Mantle Is the best method for subsoil-
ing, and that 1t can be done more
cheaply than by manual labor. Many
persons from the city and the county
we4p pSeuent to Witue6s the exDerimeat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Magician Declared In..n-

New York. March 22.-Herbert Jerome
Dennison, the magician who has been
under arrest for some time in CONNECTION
with the shooting last January of Robert
Lomas and Arthur Shibley, two 6-year-old
boys, was declared insane today by u
commission appointed to inquire into his
sanity. The commissioners believe Dem
pison was responsible for the death OF
The tNo boxnL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

Nashville. March 22.-Chairman Austin
Peay tonight issued call for the state
democratic executive committee to meet
here at noon, March 20. to consider the
method and date of making nominations
of candidates for state Officers, and to
transact such other business as may come
before the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Almost Burned to Denth

lAweta. Okla. March 22.-While alone
5n his 6-months-old sister in their home
Nj here, 5-year-old son of J. M. Cooper
farmer, awoke today from q nap to
the house mass of flames. He
b the youngest child In his arms and
hit his way to the door where he
n faint and fell into the arms OF
Who had rushed from the fields.
4 lby was almost suffocated, but
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Msbray Is Unconcerned

Leavenworth, Kan, March 22-With the
same unconcern that he evinced at his
trial OF J. c.. Mabray, with II of his asso-
ciates, entered the federal prison here
today. Mahiay walked into the pi ison with
the air of sightseer rather than . con-
vict, None Of the prisoners seemed Lu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

San Francisco March22.-Former Queen
Lilioukalanf of Hawaii sailed today for
Honolulu after an unsuccessful visit to
Washington pressing her claim against
the United States government for COM
pensation for crown lands. she declared
shs wes rstxsuts>s hene 70 a..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
University Building Burned

Waco, Tex. March 22.-The main build
ing of Texas Christian university was
totally destroyed by fire tonight. entail
ing loss of $125,O00. The building was
one of the handsomest college buildings
In Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

Chicago. March 22.--An increase OF
cents an hour to switchmen and OF
ss a month to switch tenders and
tower men of several railroads Is
granted In decision of the federal
arbitration board announced here today.
The increase is retroactive, going
into effect February 10, 1910. The ad-
vance is justified by the arbitration
hoard on the ground of increased cost
of living, approximated at % per cent
in the last four years. An increase in
the pay of assistant yardmasters was
denied.
The increase is effective on the fol-
lowing railroads, which became in
volved in a wage controversy with the
switchmen's union of North America:
Chicago and Eastern Illinois, Chicago
switching district; Chicago Great
Western, entire system except Twin
Cities district; Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific, entire system except Inver-
grove, Mimi; Terminal Transfer rail-
road, entire system; Lake Shore and
Michigan southern, yards only; Michl-
gan central, west of Detroit river; Pere
Marquette, entire system; Wisconsin
Central, Chicago switching district.
No Agreement Reached
Cincinnati March 22-While rumors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
Dispute VIII Be Adjusted

Chicago, March 22-Acco-ding 10 an
announcement tonight the 200 firemoh
on western railroads and tfe railroad
managers will have arranged mode of
adjustment of their difficulties by tomor-
row night This will dispose of the tech
nical points regarding representation and
seniority, and will leave the woge scale
question open for arbitration. untcd
States Commissioner of LABOR c. p Noill
held conferences With both sides today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23

New Haven. Conn.,, March 2..-Tht bal
lot of the conductors and trainmen OF
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
pystem on the question OF striking in
case an agreement on the wage question
with the company cannot be r"a rh' q ISL:
In favor of strike. s57s opposed. &C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
B,r Victory for Democrst.

Brocton. Mass, March 22.-The ma
tionel political weathercock turned demo.
cratward in Massachusetts today when
the Old Colony sects~n, one OF the repub-
iican strongholds Of the state, placed
Eugene N. Foss of Boston. one of the
country's leading exponents Of reciproci-
ty with Canada. in the congressional seat
OF the late william c. Lowering. Mr..
Foss accomplished what was regarded as
almost political miracle, turning re-
publican plurality Of over 1tooO into .
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-23
No Agreement Reached

Cincinnati March 22.-While rumors
hat an agreement was about to be
cached between the miners and oper-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-06
LIBERAL ARE
THE CANDIDATES
Eucharistic Congress Warm.
ly Welcomed in Mont
realm Striking
Contrast With
London Meet
ing

Montfear, Sept. Montreal is in
festival dress for the Eucharistic con.
gress. the first TO be held In the New
World. which opens tonight. Today
she welcomed host of distinguished
priests and Catholic laymen. Every
train and steamer swclled with the
throngs that have almost doubled the
city's population OF 10000. The Con.
gress will be formally started With
a magnificent reception to Cardinal
yincenzo vannutelIL Papal Legate. to-
night. The attitudetof British officials
hero is noteworthy in view OF Eng
lands stand in 1908, Then the congress
was held in Londan. There the pre-
mier forbad CARRYING the Legate
through streets on the ground it would
cause hostile demonstration.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-06
ELECTION TO-DAY
IN VERMONT

Boston, Sept. 6.--All over the nation
republican leaders are today eagerly
awaiting the returns from Vermont.
the barometer Of the Grand Old Party.
While there is no fear that the state
is lost to the party. it is recognized
that there is such apathy this year
that in almost any section OF the state
man might proclaim himself a dem
orat without fear of being lynched.
Political doctors say the symptoms
prevalent in Vermont today Indicate
considerable loss OF republican
strength. History records that a big
vote I'm the Green Mountain state al
ways fore-shadows the triumph of the
party I'm the nation at large, and ow.
ing to Vermont's elections coming in
September, the vote of that state has
assumed great Importance. In New
Hampshire, too, whero primaries arc
held today, there = much republican
discomfort with regular and insur.
Esut rivals for tho gubernato al bcm.
ination.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-06
FIRE BUGS AT
WORK IN CITY

Evidence of incendiarism was found
this morning when the fire department
answered an alarm turned In on the
north side for blaze I'm an unoccu.
pied house, owned by =. II. Rorer.
The department made a quick run
TO tho fire, and soon had the blaze ox.
tlnguished.
Upon investigation Chief Speider
found four half pints bottles, which
had contained oil, near the premises
and the wood work on tho building
was thoroughly saturated with the in
flammable liquid.
The Fire Marshall is expected in the
city in few days, and will investigate
the recent fires,
- - .a. 49, a.~i
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-06
NO 8 WRECKS
IN COLUMBUS
Six Passengers and Engin
eer Injured When Train
Collides With Yard
Engine

Six passengers and G. A. g. G.
engineer were injured yesterday
morning when No. 9. which left hero
Sunday night, running at n high rate
OF speed, crashed into yard engine
at ST. Clair avenue, Columbus, ac-
cording to report received here this
morning
It was stated the passenger train
was making thirty mites an hour when
the wreck occurred.
An investigation by the Norfolk and
Western officials showed the Cleve
land, Akron and Columbus yard en-
gine was occupying the main line
without having flag out. The Nor.
fold and Western train was running
two hours late, and the G. A. & G.
engineer is reported as stating he
thought It had PASSED on time.
The condition OF the passengers and
engineer is not considered serious.