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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
Merritts' Suit in 1893
Charged Fraud to John D.

DULUTH, Mimi, November 8.-In view
Of the Stanley committee hearings at
washington, at which Leonidas and Al
fred Merritt OF Duluth told on the witness
stand the story OF how the family saw
the Mesaba range and all Of its wealth
slip from their grasp to the control OF
John D. Rockefeller, suit which was
tried In the Duluth courts in 1894, is re-
called with interest.
The action was brought by Alfred Mer-
rift against John d. Rockefeller and
Frederick T. Gates. at that time MT
Rockefeller's private secretary and presi-
dent of the Mesaba and Northern rail-
way. to recover 1925 400. which Mr.
Merritt claimed had been fraudulently
taken from him.
The suit hung fire for three years. A
verdict was returned for $4,000 In the
United States District Court, the case
having been removed from tho state
courts.
After Mr.. Rockefeller had announced
his intentions to appeal the case a COM
promise was effected whereby the Mer-
ritts received $4,000 ana wfthdreW all
claims of fraud brought against the
Rockefeller Interests.
Charged John D. With Fraud.
The transaction occurred in 1898 IN
which John D. Rockefeller and Charles
w. Welmore of New York and the Mer-
ritts of this city figured. Tho original
complaint, which Is now. . matter OF
court record, gives lengthy history OF
the formation of the Consolidated Mines
Company.
It was claimed that Mr.. Rockefeller
had, by fraudulent representations, in
duced Alfred Merritt to put his money
and holdings into the Lake Superior
Consolidated Mining Company. MIR
Rockefeller, according to the record, be-
ing accused of putting lot of compare
tivly worthless stock into the consolida
ton and then drawing out in its place
the record reads. first mortgage, con-
shutting q first lien on the whole con-
soiidated property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
WOODROW WILSON LEADS.
Poll in Eleven Ohio Colleges OF
Presidential Preferences.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. November U.s.
Among the students Of Ohio colleges
woodrow Wilson as a presidential pos
sibfiity Is strong. In poll of eleven
Ohio colleges by the College Press Asso-
citation, Wilson led by a wide margin.
The next best choice appeared to be Sena-
tor La Toilette. who polled 443 votes
against Wilson'S TAI. Tart was third
with 41o. followed by Harmon with Pas.
Roosevelt, 2O4: Champ Clark. 80; Bryan.
81 and Debs, 80
Only male students voted.
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vised that he desired to tell the truth
about the matter.
Mr.. Martz was an unwilling witness
before this committee. and came only
when advised he had no discretion as to
whether or not he would obey Its process
His testimony will not be stricken from
the record, nor will it be revised or
expurgated in any way without his full
consent.
"If you care to controvert the state
ment made by this witness you will be
given an opportunity to do so. upon
the reconvening Of the committee I will
advise you Of the time 1t suits Its con-
venience to hear you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
HAS DIFFERENT SYSTEM.
Mack Works Pitchers Against Clubs
They Can Beat.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, November rs
Most managers work their pitchers in
turn. but Connie Mack Of the champion
White Elephants doesn't Mackss sys-
tenn is to select the pitchers who are
the most successful against certain
clubs.
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NOT VERY FAST.
Maple Leaf Not Equal Of Successful
Defender

NEW YORK. November 2s.-rhe de-
tails Of the speed trial OF the Maple
Leaf III. made at the Burnham-Croueh
meeting recently. showed that the ehal-
lenger for the British international cup
was not nearly as fast as the success
ft,l defender Dixie ~.
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Chicago's Second Dispatch.

Inspector Boardman last night received
second telegram concerning Smith
alias as Kabusta, as follows:
James Smith, alias John Kabusta,
wanted for the murder of John Grigei
about September g. 1908. Grigel was
found dead in his room, with cash over
left eye and nose broken.
''kabusta also wanted for murder Of
Louis Fallerdeau August %. 1908. when he
robbed. shot and killed him."
When Detectives Baur and Cornwell
showed the prisoner the Chicago circular
one OF the detectives said last nig4t, the
sight or the likeness staggered him FIR q
moment. He showed that he was labor
ing under more excitement than he had
Heretofore exhibited, and he paced the
cell nervously.
AS the conversation proceeded, the de-
tective said, Smith regained his strength
to jail he was in fairly good condition.
The two detectives visited him at the
jail later. but nothing in the line of a
confession was obtained from him
Smith made one change In his state
ment during the conversation at the fail.
He told the detectives he probably had
made mistake in saying II was Friday
Davis He said he had concluded It was
Thursday night. He met her about z
o'clock, he further admitted.
Orders were gwen that the prisoner Is
not TO be visited in jail by outsiders. De-
tectives will be permitted to interview
him. and II is stated his counsel VIII
also be at liberty to see him in his cell
Search for BENEFITS Money.
Led by Capt. John c. Daley Of the
ninth precinct, Sergt Mccormack and
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Seeks Only the Truth.

1.-THE chairman desires to ascertain
only the simple truth, and exceedingly
regrets that during his sojourn in ..n-
nesota he was not cognizant Of the ex-
istence Of Mr.. Cotton, nor was he adj
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Search for BENEFITS Money.

Led by Capt. John C.. Daley Of the
ninth precinct, Sergt. Mccormack and
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Bradley-Montgomery. hip broken.
Bradiey-Scherer, two RIBS broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
COTTON RALLIES
 ON CROP ADWCES Conflicting Southern Re- ports Tell of Heat and
 Insect Damage

New York, August 9.-Yesterday's break in the cotton market was followed by substantial rally during today's trading as result of covering and renewal of bull support, accompanied by less favor able crop advices from the south. The close was very steady at a net decline of four points on August but from p to 23 points net higher on later months. The market opened steady at a decline of 15 points on August and unchanged to two points lower on later months, which was considerably better than due on tho ca- bles. Sellers of yesterday who had anti cipiated a weak Liverpool market as a result of the English railroad strike ap- peared to be covering at the opening price and the market -oon developed d decidedly better tone.
 Crop advices were conflicting but re- ports of deterioration through high tenn peratures, hot winds, and insect ravages seemed to be on the increase. Leading trade interests as well as the bulls were believed to be buyers and the market worked almost steadily upward, until new crop deliveries reached 11A cents, At this level offerings became a little heavier and there were reactions of or ' points but bulls again came to the sup port of the market, the detailed weather report showed high temperature, the afternoon brought many reports of det- erioration from Texas, the Mississippi val ley and sections in the eastern belt and the market later sold up to "A points on active crop months. August was rela- lively quiet and easy during the entire day but new crop months closed within or s of the best
 Private cables from Liverpool reported that some of the Manchester mills are closing down as a result of the strike, but the feeling in the local market ap- peared to be that this might prove no more than a temporary influence and general sentiment seemed to be very much unsettled Many favorable crop advices continued to come in, but the re- ports of damage were more general and seemed to be making considerable im- pression on sentiment in connection with the talk of a big demand from trade sources and of a large short interest.
 Receipts today 5613 bales against 1878 last week and 12S7 last year. For the week, 2O,00o bales, against 77S4 last week. and il 1901 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans, 357 bales, against AT last year. and at Houston 4433 bales against 1720 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10

dation of September and In response to lower European cables, wsle later cables reflected covering, reports of firm offers for forward shipment from Brazil and some uneasiness as to new crop prospects owing to low temperatures in Brazil.
 The. market turned little easier dur ing the morning and prices at one time were unchanged to points lower. but rallied following firmer closing cables from European covering with the final tone steady. net points lower to points higher. Sales. 93.5o0 bags. August, Il .25c; September III .60c; October, Il BIC; Novem- Der, n.14c; December, Il .05c;" January, February, March, April May, June and July, Hole.
 After showing a net loss of s40D1 franc, Havre closed at net decline of A@1a franc. Hamburg was unchanged to 14 lower Rio unchanged at 7sx5. .OO Santos unchanged, As 7sx3.50 7s 6sx7.50. Receipts at the two Brazilian ports, 60, 600, against 52,oo0 last year. Jundiahy receipts, 51, 700, against 51,300 last year. Very cold weather was reported in all districts of Sac Paulo. with a minimum temperature of 37 2-5 degrees.
 Spot coffee firm; Rio No. :, 13Ac; Santos No. 1. 137sd14o nominal. Mild coffee quiet i: Cordova. 14916c nominal. Leading roast CTS are reported to have purchased be- tween 50,o0o and 100000 bags of spot coffee late yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
TEXAS PEOPLE ARE
 UTILIZING AUTO

San Antonio, August 9.-(Special) )-With an average of one automobile to every 60 inhabitants, San Antonio is prepared tu move along in accordance with twen- ,ieSh century methods of locomotion. It has been remarked by many people from the north that the automobile is really do- ing things in Texas in a most practical Way.
 an addition to aiding rapid transit the automobile has done more to crystalize the good roads movement than any other agency. Within the last two years farm CTS have taken to the auto in a most prac- tical way and out of this has grown g. determination to build the very best roads, As suggestion of what the auto mobile is doing in southwest Texas it Is only necessary to mention the fact that one of the market gardeners who sup pl.es trade in this city brings the produce from his land to Market square every morning.
 While the machine in many instances, where owned in the city is used largely for pleasure purposes, at least 90 per cent of the automobiles owned in southwest Texas are for business purposes. being considered a business asset as much as |any other commercial appurtenance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, August 9.-Cotton futures opened steady at decline of to points on poor cables. The opening, however, was not good response to the decline on the other side, which private mes sages said was due to the labor troubles in England. Many complaints of dam age from high temperatures were re- ceived from scattering points from the cotton belt over night and they stimu- lated buying greatly. Texas sent in the worst complaints, although Georgia was not far behind Being unable themselves to supply the demand, the market grad ually rose until at the end of the first half hour trading 1t was Il to IA points over yesterdays close. From the early trading on, the market had a very good tone. The weather forecast predicted continued dry and warm weather for the entire crop region and this was taken as unfavorable features.
 1t was rumored the largest Texas trad CT in cotton had reversed his position on the market and turned bull on news of damage through high temperatures in his state. Prominent spot people reported that for the first time in two years, they had received bids for cotton from Bom- bay, the bids being for September Octo- Der shipment via either London or Liver pool At noon the market was quiet at an advance of 16 to 19 points.
 In the afternoon the market was very steady. At 2 o'clock prices of the trad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
BBOOT BLACK SICK
 OF SOLDIER LIFE
Makes S160 During Mobilization o Troops and Is Now Ready
 to Go Home

San Antonio, August 9.-(Special )-Hal H. Maynaird, who claims that his home is in Anderson, Ind, came to this city flast March when the soldiers from Fort Harrison were ordered to the mobilization camp here. Being a boy only about 1f years old, Maynaird tried to make himself useful about the camp, ran errands for officers, blacked boots-in fact, did any thing that came his way which promised remuneration in cash.
 Discussing his experience here, he said today: Since Uncle Sam has ordered most of the boys to other points, I guess I'll accept the invitation as applying to me, too, and return home. l am fixed to go, and have been looking for an order to leave for some time. In addition to liv
 ing pretty we'll I have acquired s160 more than Is necessary to pay my way back to the gas belt of Indiana. While I have done pretty well, I have all that want of soldierng-me for job at home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Live Stock Market

Chicago, August 9.-Cattle: Receipts, It, GOO. strong beeves s. .00I7. 60; Texas steers, s4 45O0l6.25: western steers, A. 1o@D6. 40; stock CTS. $3.OOd550; cows and heifers, S2o4 610; calves. s5.75@S.
 Hogs: Receipts, 21,0oo; market slow and easy. Light, S.20GT.S0; heavy, s6soQ 7.721s; rough, s6.s0@7o5; good to choice heavy, $7.0597. 721s; pigs, $6.@7.65; bulk Of sales, s7. 2517.65
 Sheep Receipts, 2OOoo market weak; native, s2.253S.75 western, S25o9S. .l5; yearlings. $375G47b; lambs, native, S.7og 6.75 western. $4.25d69o.
 Kansas City, August 9.-Cattle: Re- ceipts, 10000. including 5000 southerns market steady to 1oc lower; dressed beer and butcher steers. s. 7565.50; fair to good s5d8.40 southern steers, $4we.oo; southern cows, s2.5O0450
 Hogs: Receipts, 50Oo steady to loc low CT: bulk of sales, s7 40a7. 60; heavy, S.5o@ 7.65; packers and butchers, $I4oWI"' lights, $735@T.70
 Sheen: Receipts. 5000; strong to 15c higher; lambs, s5Q6.75; yearlings, $@46o; wethers, s325dS.75; ewes, sS@S50; stock CTS, $2.50d375.
 St. Louis, August 9.-Cattle Receipts, 49OO, including 1900 Texans; market steady; native shipping and export steers, s6d7.50 dresed beef and butcher steers, s5500I6.50 stockers, s3@4.75; Texans and Indian steers, s4.@6.25; cows and heifers, S3d5.
 Hogs Receipts 6s00; market steady; pigs and lights, $5.25@7.s0; packers, $40 M7. 80; butchers and best heavy, S.55M7. .S5.
 Sheep: Receipts 5100: market steady; native muttons, $3G3.50 lambs, $4GS, 75; stockers, $150Q3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, August 9.--Although for eign advances, under the influence of the great strike in London and Liver pool, were lower than anticipated, our market showed resistance. High temp eratures yesterday and again today in the southwest are creating a belief that more or less damage is being done to the crop in that section The fear is expressed that if they are accompanied by high winds the prospects may be lowered.
 This is the reason for the l, sve- ment in the market today, shoy thet the situation will be governsa by the crop prospects during the next fort night when we are entering the crit ical period over a large area. Crop re- ports from other sections are excellent, so that general confidence In a large yield has not been disturbed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cnttnn Movement

Galveston. Steady middling, 12 5-16c net receipts, 5226; gross receipts, 5226 sales, 237; stock, 11,3l4
 New Orleans: Quiet; middling, 12c; ne receipts, 357; gross receipts, 357; sales, 27 stock, 29S2s; exports to continent, 30 coastwise 5l0.
 Mobile Nominal; middling 12c; stock 376
 Savannah: Nominal; middling, 12ssc net receipts, 6; gross receipts, 6; sales, 106 stock, 10,574; exports coastwise, 463.
 Charleston: Nominal; stock, 3f72. Wilmington: Nominal: stock, 1431. Norfolk: Quiet; middling, 121ac; sales 4; stock, 1379 exports coastwise, 190.
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 13c stock, 927.
 New York: Quiet; middling. 124oc gross receipts. s7o; sales, 200; stock, s0,54o exports coastwise, 35
 Boston: Quiet middling, 12.40c; net re- ceipts, 24; gross receipts, 24; stock, 6594.
 Phlladelphia Quiet; midding, 12.65c gross receipts A; stock, 911 Total today, at all ports Net, 551S; ex- ports to continent, 30; stock, 146,054. Consolidated, at all ports: Net 14.192 exports to Great Britain, 24S0; to France 15; to continent, 7i39. Total since September l, at all ports Net, S503, 913: exports to Great Britain 3, 262, ,01s; to France. 900, 459; to continent 3,05O,Sn; to Japan 14s,972; to Mexico, 2075
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Liyernnol Cotton Market

Liverpool, August 9.-Cotton, spot in fair demand; prices 30 points lower. American middling fair, 7.26d; good middling, 6.92d; middling. 6.62d; low middling, 6.42d; good ordinary, 616d, ordinary. 5.91d. The sales of the day were 5000 les. of which 500 were for speculation and export and included S700 American. Receipts 16,000 bales, including 4700 American. Futures opened easy and closed steady. August, 6.3Sd August September, 6.231bd; Sep tember- october, 6.091sd; October-No- vember, 5.97d: November December 5.93hd; December January, 5.93d; Jan uary- February, 5.94d; February March, 5.9515d; March April, 5.9715d; April May. 5.9SSd; May-June, 6.001sd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
CROP REPORT WILL . HELP WHEAT BULLS
Government Report Causes Surprise = Came Too
 Late For Influence

Chicago, August 9-Whle awaiting the government crop report wheat owners today took profits and let ad vances in prices be more than wiped out. The Washington figures turned out to be better for the bulls than had been looked for, but came too late to have any influence before tomorrow. Closing quotations were hc to 1s co Ac below last night Corn wound up unchanged to k higher; oats B dearer to + down. and hog products varying from Dc advance to 171sc decline.
 The surprise which the government report rave the wheat trade was in the lowering of the spring crop condition from 73.s last month to 59.S August suggesting a loss of 35,000,000 bushels To many dealers this showing proved rather startling. although a leading private authority this morning had pre- dicted condition percentage as low as 61.
 source of additional dismay, how ever, was the Knowledge that spring wheat had been damaged further since August 1, when the official report was compiled. During exchange hours prices were lifted by advices of frost dan ger and of widening injury from black rust.
 The market was helped also by news of export business at New York. Un- loading on the part of holders though, reached proportions too great for the market to sustain. The result was that the closing tone was weak. Between the opening and the close September fiuctuated from 917s G92c to 9Sc. fin- ishing h@Ac net lower at 92A Q 92skc.
 Corn received support because of the lightness of receipts. High tempera- lures in the southwest resulted like wise in considerable buying. The gov ernment report implying a cut of ESQ., 0o0, ,00o bushels in the total promise as compared with the outlook July 1 did not arrive in time to affect the price changes of the day. September ranged from 64ssc to 65asc with the close shade up at Csc even. Cash grades were firm. No. yellow was quoted at e5A @65hc.
 Oats had no independent action. The market was swayed wholly by the ac- tion of cereals, chiefly corn. High and low points touched by the Septemb CT option were 421s 942hc and 41 %c. The close. 417sa42c, showed a gain of a sixteenth over last night.
 A let-up in demand by investors brought about a break in hog products. At the end of the day pork was strong g out from 17hc decline to Dc advance | with lard and ribs dropping, but not ta | exceed nickel.
 Iriture ntatinns rern g follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
INTENSE IS
 DAMAGING EGGS Are In Good Demand and Prices Are Liable to
 Advance Any Time

The excessive heat during the past few days has caused considerable dam age in the egg markets. Eggs are in good demand and prices are likely to go up at any time.
 Trade generally Wednesday, was rather dull much slower than that of Monday and Tuesday. Receipts were also comparatively light
 Grain quotations are still climbing. as evidenced by reports received from Morris avenue merchants. Business in the grain markets is not quite as brisk this week as last, yet trade has been above normal. The price of flour. seems to be strengthening more than corn and oats, although a substantial in- crease in all three of the commodities Is expected before the end of the week.
 The only important arrival yesterday was a shipment of pears from south Alabama.
 Current quotations are as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-10
Fruits and Praduce
fCorrected by Douglas Eros

(Corrected by DougIas BrosD
 Apples Northern, S4501i5 box. Oranges, s4. 75Ii Pineapples. $2.75a3. Lemons Fancy, s4.5O Limes-1mported per 100. s1 .25. Cabba ge-Crate, SEC pound. Onions New Louisiana. Sc pound. Navy beans- Choice. Michigan, per bushel, s2.75. Peas-virginia black eye, per bushel. s250. Spanish Onions-per crate, Sf.75. Celery-Fancy, per crate. $3. Grape Fruit Florida. per box, g. 25Q3.5o. Tomatoes -si50. New Irish potatoes per bushel, s1 5OdI1.7 .75. Watermeons-.15 -.15a25c. Georgia peaches-sS@S5O per cEate. Canteloupes- s2a3 per crate.