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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
SENSATIONS IN
 GAR FRAUD CASE Charge Is Made That Off,
 CiaIs D0Ctored the Books MONEY PAID 10 EMPLOYES Witness Testifies That Sums of Five and Ten Dollars Are Paid to Certain Men for Secret Service

Chicago, SS = CT 12.-Hearing of the Illinois. o al car repair fraud case in thf .>S ;ipal court, developed more sens c<o~ testimony today. Evi- dence all V that employees and car inspectq the railroad company were p S the Ostermann Manufac- Car 2 ge uipment company was given by ses for the prosecution. The charge nat officials of these two con- cerns "doctored" books belonging to car inspectors for the railroad com pany was also introduced.
 John. E Considine, a former employe of the railroad and later general fore man for the Blue Island concern, and Richard Roth, a car builder, and later inspector and checker for the rail- road, were the principal witnesses.
 Considine first testified that he was freight shop foreman for the Illinois Central at Burnside H., for several years. Then he said he was offered better paying position by F. H. Miles, then president of the Blue Island com pany.
 q went to work for the Blue Island Car and Equipment company in Au- gust, 1907." said Considine, "and was placed in charge of force of so car repairers."
 While in the employ of the Blue Island company did you pay any Illinois Central emplbye money?" Considine was asked. w.
 Yes"
 "To whom did you give money and in what amount"
 "I paid Paul Kovaleski, car in spector, $10 on several occasions, and later, when Kovaleski was succeeded at Blue Island by Richard Roth and John Strain. inspectors, l paid them $20 week In cash"
 Consindine said that desk at the Blue Island plant belonging to Illnois Central inspectors was broken open by officials of the car repair company and two
 books of repair ehecksfor records were l destroyed.
 Richard Roth corroborated Consindine's | evidence regarding the destruction of the record books. He further testified thai officials of the repair company had ac- | cess to the books ana that the pooks were frequently doctored "One day President Niles of the Blue Island company came to me and asked | to see my books" said Roth. T told | him could not let him see them. said he would have to get permission from some of my superiors He then called up MT. Taylor and later I was called on the telephone by MT. Taylor and ordered to give the books to President Niles. | When the books had been returned to me numerous items had been changed. The MT. Taylor referred to, Roth explained, was John NJ. Taylor the general storekeeper for the railroad and now a defendant In the graft cases. Roth concluded his testimony by statinng that
 he received money from Henry C. Os- termann while stationed at the Ostermann plant The next hearing In the case will take place September IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
ROOSEVELT WILL
 NOW GET BUSY


 Oyster Bay,fN. Y., September 12.- Theodore Rooseevlt meant what he said when he announced on his return from to fight the bosses"
 MT. Roosevelt's name will certainly be presented to the republican state con- vention." said Lloyd c. Griscom, presi- dent of the New York county republican committee, after conference at Saga more Hill during which the political sit uation in this state was discussed in all aspects Mr. Roosevelt and the lead CTS of the progressive movement within the party.
 Moreover" he added. i've can count on a majority of the delegates"
 In conference with Mr. Griscom and Mr. Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, were Representative Herbert Parsons, a close personal friend of the -1-Presdent, and Mr. Griscom's predecessor, Representa- tive Calder of Brooklyn. Comptroller William A. Prendergast of New York city, F. J. IT. Kracke, naval officer of the port, and Postmaster E. W. Voor- heis of Brooklyn
 Mr. Grlscom admitted that the sub ject of candidates for governor had been discussed but no one name, he Sdld, lldQ pSCH COnSiucIcQ lO tH6 eA- clusion of others. Although he did not say so 1t Is known that MT. Prender- gasts name was among those dis cussed.
 MT Griscom was emphatic on one point. President Taft and Colonel Roose- velt," said he. "are in perfect ac- cord"
 All that MT. Roosevelt would say was:
 These gentlemen came to discuss the state situation. They report satis- factory progress"
 He was told of the democratic vic tory in Maine, but had nothing to say.
 Mr. Griscom had received no inti- nation, he said, that the name of Vice President Sherman would be withdrawn as a candidate for tempor- ary chairman of the state convention. The name of Colonel Roosevelt would be presented notwithstanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13

Beverly, Mass. September 12.-The trip to Panama which President Taft has planned to take in November to inspect the work that has been done on the lsth- milan canal, may be given up. It Is un- derstood that several of the republican leaders have endeavored to convince hlm that the political situation at home re- auires his presence in the country. Ar engagements for the trip of three weeks provide for the Presidents departure from Washington soon after the Novem- Der election. Next Sunday MT. Taft will leave Beverly for two weeks, visiting his own city, Cincinnati, returning by way of Washington, where he will preside at the first cabinet meeting of the sea son. En route to Cincinnati he will stop in New Haven Monday afternoop to attend a meeting of the university corporation.
 Although personal business is assigned as the reason for the Presidents trip to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
RAILROAD MEN
 TALK FIGURES

New York, September 12.-For the first time since the interstate commerce com mission begun its hearings here on the contemplated advance in freight rates scheduled by railroads of the north and east, witnesses took the stand today who were not only able to quote statis- tics, but who had authority to analyze them and tell what they meant.
 J. B. Thayer. third vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, In charge of traf- fic, and Vice President Charles F. Daily of the New York Central lines, testified. Both argued that rates between New York and Chicago had long unchanged amid changing conditions of labor. finance and practical railroading that warranted increased charges.
 The increase of wages argument was also set up, but became rather uncom- fortable when attorneys for the shippers attempted to show that advanced rates had been determined upon before demand was made for advanced wages. Vice President Daly admitted that an advance had been contemplated as early as 190S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13

Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss were again in the air together today and at the same time. Charles F. Willard and Claude Grahame-White were circling the course in various events, making four competing aeroplanes to be seen at once. Wright was engaged with Brookins in a bomb b-dropping contest over the model batteship and, with 37 of his 30 allotted bombs, he made T points, which put the Wrights In the lead in this event, which formerly White felt to be secure with 75 points.
 Claude Grahame-W White devoted the ear ly part of the flying to taking up pas sengers, carrying George F. Fuller of Worcester, A. w. Lambert of St. Louis and F. A. Hinchclifle of Boston on sev- eral laps about the course.
 Johnstone then went up for his dura- ton and distance and accuracy marks, In all of which he made new records.
 He remained in the air hours, min utes, A 2-5 seconds, which broke the American record of Clifford B. Harmon of New York by l hour, 10 minutes and 50 seconds. On the same trip he covered 97 miles, 4666 feet which Is likewise a new American record, bettering Hor- mons work by some seven miles. De- scending from his long journey John stone planted his car almost exactly over the flag in test for accuracy, his seat being but five feet, four inches from the flag, which made new world s rec ord for accuracy in landing on sklds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13

cussing the result tonight. Tt has been only a matter of time before the republican party was bound to fall of its weight and this is the beginning of the end"
 Democrats generally look upon the Maine result as meaning the breaking of the backbone of the efforts of the republican party to win out in the fall elections. The republican congression al committee was well supplied with funds and sent thousands of dollars in the interest of the republican guber material nominee and Its four congress sional candidates. "Its a long lane that knows no turning" And for the first time since 1892 a national democratic victory Is substantially indicated.
 Maine: 1898, republican governor elected, TATTOO majority; 1900. republi- can presidential majority, 2S,000; 1902 republican, governor, 27,490; 1904, re- publican presidential majority, 36,S00; 1906, republican governor majority 1888; 1908, republican presidential ma jority, 30,5s4; governor, 7,653
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
GERMAN ASSASSINATED
 IN MIDST OF FAMILY

Brenham, Tex, September 12.-August Look, a widely known German citizen of Washington county. was assassfnated Sunday night while in his home, sur rounded bv his wife and children.
 Mrs Look received bullet in the leg and the chairs in which she and her hus- band were seated were riddled with shot.
 The assassin, before committing the act, cut the telephone wires to Brenham.
 Officers are investigating the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
PRESIDENT TAFT MAY HAVE
 TO CUT OUT HIS PANAMA TRIP

Cincinnati it is understood that while in his home state the President will con- fer with several of the Ohio republic an leaders He will remain in Cincinnati until Saturday, September 24 when he leaves for Washington, arriving at the capital Sunday morning. The first meet ing of the cabinet will be held the fol- lowing day.
 Leaving Washington September 30, tho President will go to New York, where October he will address the National League of Republican clubs. From New York the President will come direct to Beverly to remain until the middle of October. It was learned today that the visit last Friday of the Panaman, c. C. Arosemena, was to confer with Presi- dent Taft regarding the situation on the Isthmus over the impending elections. President Taft gave the minister to un- derstand that the United States would not interfere in any way with the politi- cal situation in Panama.
 The President motCyed to Boston this forenoon to attend the funeral of the late Solicitor General Lloyd w. Bowers, re- turning home in time for luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Democrats win big victory in Maine. Packing officials are indicted
 Senators In car fraud case Uhacm Sensations in car fraud case.
 Aviators make new records.
 Judge Parker comments on election. Doom of republican party is foretold. Taft may cut out Panama trip 2-United States can fortify canal. New candidate for mayor is found. Bessemer council may cut salaries. 3-Murder mystery to be solved.
 Seaboard will make extension.
 Cullman reaps bumper crops. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Captain OBren's funeral.
 Clabaugh first witness in his suit. Ed Warren hurt in auto accident. Carruthers on Tennessee situation. Red mountain robbers again busy. 6-Dairy plans hurt by quarantine 7-Birmingham social events.
 Dolly Dalrymple's department. s-General sporting news. 9-Young carpenter falls 50 feet at Ems
 ley.
 Barge opens new commercial era. Pedigreed trees for best apples. 11-Stocks advance on bullish news. General decline in cotton market. Wheat market very much oversold. 12-Chanler's family affairs aired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
HARMON REFUSES
 TO CALL SESSION

Columbus, O., September 12.-Mayor Marshall by formal letter today called upon Governor Harmon to summon the general assembly in special session to enact compulsory arbitration law and one aimed to prevent over-capitalizing of corporations. In part his letter reads:
 'I respectfully request that the general assembly of Ohio be called into special session to enact laws relating to public service corporations.
 "1. Providing for compulsory arbitra tion and protection of the public in the event of strike and lockout
 '2. Defining distinctly the relation be- tween such corporationes and their em- ployes and the obligations of one to the other.
 "3. Preventing over-capitalization. If the Columbus Railway and Light com pany had had no obligations except that relating to the true value in money of the property 1t operated. that is. had it not been obliged to pay dividends on watered stock no doubt a reasonable increase of wages would have been made on demand of employees.
 Then there would have been no strike. no violence, no interference with street car service and no disgrace to the city.
 The problem Is so difficult that the general assembly ought to have nothing else before 1t when it comes to con- sider it..
 Governor Harmon. by letter, declined to call the assembly and scored the mayor because of his request. He said:
 "I am bound in frankness to say that your sending such letter at this time and promptly giving it to the press sug- gests a desire to make up by fertility in recommending new laws for the lack of efficiency in enforcing existing laws with which you are charged by the public in general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13

burden in obedience to the command of it's benefciaries that their party contri- buttons should be compensated for as promised.
 ''The democratic party deserved to win and the country is to be congratulated that 1t has won"
 William F. Sheehan, formerly demo- cratic lieutenant governor of this state, was another man recently returned from Maine, who was anxious to know the news.
 "Realy, really, really he said when it had been given to him. He caught his breath and continued:
 q felt pretty sure from what I had seen and heard that Maine would go democratic, but this Is more than I ex- pected."
 When the results from Maine were made known to Lloyd c. Griscom, pres ident of the New York republican com mittee, he deliberated a moment and then issued this advice:
 "All the more important that New York should not go democratic. The returns from Maine are the best of evi- dence to show the people of this state that a change in leadership is neces- sary."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
USUAL MAJORITIES
 COUNTED IN ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark, September 12-Dem- ocratic nominees for state offices, head ed by George w. Donaghey, candidate for reelection, rolled up the usual ma iorities at today's election in Arkansas, and while at midnight the fate of the proposition to incorporate an initiative and referendum amendment In the state constitution is not certain, the indications are that 1t has carried
 Although weather conditions were good. the expected heavy vote failed to materialize notwithstanding the vigor- ous campaign conducted during the last week by William J. Bryan' urging the sdontion of the proposed constitutional an,endment majority of the regis tered vote is required to secure the adop- ton of the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
ARMY AEROPLANE IS
 SELF-BALANCING

San Antonio, Tex. September 12.- Especial. )-Capt. A. F. w. Macmanus, a retired army officer living in San An tonic, has invented an aeroplane with an automatic balancing arrangement. He has proceeded on the theory of placing the center of gravity below the base of support, the same theory that makes the little china clowns jump right side up even if you stand them on their heads. Captain Mac manus has built his aeroplane, taken out the patents and expects to make his initial flight In the next few days. He claims that he has principle per fected which will enable the aeroplane to resist the furries of air currents and render 1t absolutely safe even in hurricane since 1t cannot turn turtle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
BALLINGER COMMITTEE
 WILL NOT HAVE QUORUM

Chicago, September 12.-Failure to count a quorum when the republican members of the Ballinger congressional committee Investigating Secretary Bal finger meets hera tomorrow will prevent the adoption of d committee report, ac- cording to Elihu Root, United States sen- ator from New York, who is here to at tend the meeting.
 Six committeeman will attend the meeting. They are:
 Senator Root, Senator Sutherland of Utah, Congressman Olmstead of Penn sylvania, Congressman Denby of Michi- gan. Congressman Mccall of Massachu- setts and Senator Nelson of Minnesota, chairman of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
Cartoonist Found Dead

Philadelphia, September 12.-John E. Scanlon, a cartoonist of this city, who was found dead in his studio here yes- terday, evidently died from natural causes. according to the coroner's jury Little was known of Scanfon here. For several years he worked along in his studio in the business section of the city penning drawings, verse and stories that from time to time brought him returns from publications. Op several occasions he had written his sister postal cards signed ''Walt Mason," the name of d well-known writer of verse. She thought Walt Mason's publications were her brothers, and this fa,t led the police to believe for time that Scanlon was the we'll known writer. Walt Mason is in Emporta. Kan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
MANCHURIAN PIRATES
 ROB RIVER STEAMER

Harbin, Manchuria, September 12-A band of brigands disguised as paseen- gers held up a Russian river steamer on the Sungori, south of this port. today, and after desperate fight overcame the crew and robbed the passengers. In at tempting to defend their vessel, the own CTS, two Russians, were killed, and many of the Chinese crew were wounded, as were such of the 80 Chinese passengers as offered resistance.
 When the pirates were in control of the situation they bound the passengers and crew, a Russian sailor and two Russian women. and took the valuables of the captives at their leisur-.
 A boat load of hunters who happened to be in the vicinity gave the alarm and a Russian gunboat was sent in pursuit of the outlaws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
DEMOCRATS WILL
 CONTROL ARIZONA

Phoenix, Ariz., September 12-Unoffi- cial figures available at 10 o'clock to- night indicate that the democrats are certain of majority of the 52 delegates ill the constitutional convention. The democrats made their campaign on pledge to incorporate the initiative, ref erendum and recall in the state consti- tution The republicans contended that these matters should be decided after the constitution is adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
Cholera situation Better

cases and four deaths from cholera have been reported during the past "A hours at Andria, Trinitapoli and Cerig- nola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13
Object of Agreement

The indictment charging the 10 packing officials with engaging in combination in restraint of trade declares that the object of the agreement is the elimina
 tion of competition between the Swift. Armour and Morris groups of defend- ants in the purchase of live cattle. sheep
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-07-26

". Tne woman who bought pat
tern and made her own spring suit
had to pay 81 yard for common blue
serge that she bought last year at IS
cents, or for broadcloth S1.5O yard
for what was formerly S1.25.
Prices In General Soar
Nor are these things an exception.
Take woolen blankets, take woolens
Of any kind, take mems, ladies' and
children's gloves-but why more ex-
amples? If you have been shopping
you know the story better than the
writer.
But on one thing, at least, the
Washington correspondent, If he
knows his business, can put you
straight. Your local retailers, Ameri-
can women, are not the responsible
parties. 1t is true that the clew to
higher prices leads into the local re-
tailer's, but it is also true that It
runs right on through and out of his
back door.
Republicans Are Responsible
The really responsible parties are
the members of Congress who voted
for the Payne-Aldrich bill. And you
might by the way, inquire around and
find out just how your member voted.
If he voted AYE" nail him. And
nail him hard! For he is the villain
in the piece.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-07-26
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned have been appointed and
qualified executors of the estate of
SAMUEL HOLLABAUGH
late of Knox county, Ohio, deceased.
by the probate court of said county.
July 18th, 1910.
MARY B. EARLYWINE,
Howard, Ohio
GEORGE b. HOLLABAUGH,
Dresden, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-07-26

WomGh'S CTotheS COST WoTe
Women's clothes cost more this
year than they did last as result of
the Payne-Aldrich bill. A woman's
ready-made suit costs SO more than it
did, for a pattern of the same quail
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-07-26

Now Bee by comparing these lists what at
you you
difference soap
club makes 20
Of toilet soap that your
gives you more than does club for the There
Now 40 freight
letters nor the stuff you have given that pile junk
premium Sps you Let us make an equation of it.
Prices Local
List 27 articles. $1,000 .......s
freight laundry soap.
Total ..$1o75 Total ...................$ $50
could no ne pg na Gas n e @ svn y v 0 Of from
chair
would sell than 81 $3.50
together so75
difference s5cents which
really went to the agent or secretary of the club"
These club people continued their friend advertise that they
poat!"
responsible. bought grocer
keep it. I'll tell there is
article that not No
ssn ssma for " Buying fro" catalogue poor policy " any stage Of the
Yes Jack think you are right said their friend and here is
The club not honest their advertising
tb Of products for only so Now we know a4 Sa III t t @ @ h $
just which they charge $40
$3.50 and this chair which they worth
to sell $3.50 shirt
n TU % er ri % tell you it psv to t p @ p, @ r e S
mus false advertising to their product"
We'll think Bee has learned her lesson" said Jack
much thank you for showing me what you have don't think I'll bite
h said friend getting
ready to Something for nothing dear any and
little missionary them they mis-
Who that said Something nothing the shirt on
back when come to DayT" -