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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
OHIO LEGISLATOR
 CONFESSES BR|bE

Columbus, Ohio, June 5.-What prose- cutting attorneys have been hoping for during several weeks happened today when a member of the legislature con- fessed fin open court that he had ac- cepted bribe and declared his willing ness to go before the grand jury and make clean breast of all his knowledge concerning legislative corruption.
 The legislator is Owen J. Evans, mem- Der of the house calendar committee upon which much criticism was based imme- diately preceding the bribery disclosures. Evans spent the day before the grand jury and will be witness again to- morrow.
 A new and large list of indictments is predicted as a result of his giving way. Evans was indicted three weeks ago for soliciting a bribe and was indicted twice today for solicitation and accepting of bribes. To one indictment he pleaded guilty and at the suggestion of Prosecutor Turner, the court imposed only a $500 fine instead of penitentary sentence, The other two indictments were laid away temporarily.
 For Evans, his counsel, Thomas H Clark, stated
 We could have had all the money we wanted to conduct this mans defense but we could not afford to conduct it on what we consider perjured testimony; we therefore advised him to plead guilty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
FLORENCE VOTES
 FOR SHIRT SLEEVES
Hobson Is Urged to Take His Coat Off By
 Crowd

Florence, June 5.-(special)-That Florence Is not such a stickler for eti- uuette as some Alabama towns was shown yesterday afternoon when a crowd of between 2000 and 5000 men and women by rising vote signihed their, willingness to have Capt. R. F. Hobson who was to make temperance address. remove his coat. Captain Hoo- son was late in arriving from Sheffield, where he spoke in the morning, and when told of the circumstance prompt ly removed his coat. The votes was taken at the suggestion of women in the audience. A stand was erected in the city park and seats for 1000, but about twice that number were stand ing. The crowd sat for three hours, the scattering trees affording poor pro lection from the broiling sun, but the speaker held his audiences attention for two and a half hours. Many coun- try people came in for the occasion.
 The local optionists of Lauderdale county are circulating petition for the calling of a whisky election and the services of Captain Hobson were se- cured by the prohibitionists as a coun- ter move to defeat if possible the call ing of the election.
 Before the arrival of Captain Hob son speeches were made by Delos H. Bacon, T. E. Jones, Rev. Ira F. flaw llins and Rev. E. D. McDougal, D. D.. Captain Hobson was introduced by A. A. Williams, a young Florence attorney, as the greatest Alabamian of any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
GOLF TOURNEY TO
 BEGIN JUNE 22

Montgomery, June -(SpeciaD-Local golfers are preparing for the three days tournament to be Held at the Montgom- cry Country club on June 22-24 Four trophies are to be played for the match, the play to be in four flights with eight pairs in each contest. The qualifying round will be played on the first day of the match, the first sixteen lowest scores to qualify in the first round, the second sixteen in the next, and the third and fourth sixteen lowest scores to qualify for the third and fourth rounds.
 It is anticipated that this tournament will be the most interesting ever played on the local golf links. Golfers from Birmingham, Atlanta, Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville. Knox vile and other southern cities will com pete in the rounds. and with the local links in the best condition they have been in since the establishment of the club, 1t Is expected that there will be some fast and interesting play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
RECIPROCITY MUST
 NOT BE AMENDED

Washington, June 5.--To Senator Stone of Missouri, President Taft again made it clear today that he is opposed to any amendment whatsoever to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. Senator Stone had heard the report. that administration op- position to the Root amendment was not entirely sincere, and that Senator Root had been assured privately that the President would not be displeased If his amendment was adopted
 "T came to the White House." said the senator to find out for myself whether the President was in earnest in opposing the Root amendment, and I found out. He told me he was against the amend ment proposed by Senator Root and would be against any proposed by any other senator. democrats or republican. That settles it for me. I am going back to the Senate to carry the fight along that line. Every true friend of reciprocity will do the same thing. If we begin by tacking lon harmless amendments" we will end by attaching others which will destroy the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
DENTISTS WILL
 CONVENE TODAY

Montgomery, June 5.-(Special.) )-The Alabama Dental association will con- yene in its forty-sixth annual session at the Exchange hotel in this city to- morrow. The sessions of the associa- tion will continue three days, and Is expected to be one of the most inter- esting that has been held by that or garization in @ number of years. Tlie state board of dental examiners was in session here today and 1t will continue it's examinations for licenses to prac- tice dentistry throughout the week.
 On Wednesday night the Dental as- sociation will hold an open session, the subject for discussion on that occasion being oral Hygiene The visitors will be entertained by the local dentists at the Country club on Thursday even ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
TRAIN ARRIVES
 FROM CAPITAL

Juarez Mex. June 5.-For the first time in three months a train arrived in Juarez direct from Mexico City to- day by way of Chihuahua.
 The reopening of the road will en- able the federal troops to evacuate Chi huahua and the insurrectos to take possession.
 Thirteen hundred federal troops, un- der General Luqua, entrained at Chi huahua today for lower California to cooperate there with Madero's forces in suppressing the rebellion. senor Madero en route to Mexico City wired to General viljoen as follows:
 "On my arrival at the capital I will make all necessary arrangements for the sending of more troops The fed. erals and the ex-revolutionary forces will work in harmony"
 Abram Gonzales will leave tomorrow or Wednesday for Chihuahua, to as sume his duties as provisional governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
RACE FOR MONEY
 CAUSE OF DIVORCE

Chicago, June 5-After thirty-eight years of married life, John V. Steger. piano manufacturer, was made defendant today in suit for separate maintenance filed by his wife, Louise k. Steger. Mrs. Steg- CT, in her bill, declared that her hus- band was engrossed in the accumula- obliterate from his nature devotion and affection toward her"
 Mrs. steger stated that her husband was worth s20JO,50o but allowed her only SEQ week 10 clothe herself, pay doc tors bills and all other expenses, mak- ing her do the family washing and all other menial labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
RUMORS OF ALLEGED
 EXECUTION CONFLICT

Tuscon, Ariz, June 5-That former Gov. Diego Redo of Siniola has neither been assassinated nor summarily ex ecuted is the substance of telegram re- ceived late today direct from Culiacan, the capitol of Siniola. The former governor and his subordinates and their families have been promised safe escort out of Culiacan.
 Nogales, Sonora, June 5.-An official of the Sonora railroad, who arrived from the south lately, states the report of the execution of Governor Redo of sinola, while spread prematurely ultimately came through. He asserted Governor Redo and the commander of federal troops in Culia- can were shot yesterday at sunrise.
 According to railroad officials advces. Governor Redo and his federal forces re- fused to surrender Culiacan to Manuel Bonilla, the provisional governor sent by Francisco l. Madero, Jr The garrison mutined and surrendered the capitol to the insurrectos. Redo and the federal commander, 1t Is declared, were executed. Bonilla was installed as governor and peace has been restored in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
AGENTS
 ARE GUILTY ALSO

 Greensboro, N C., June 5.-In the United States district court today Judge James E. Boyd, in charging the grand jury in reference to trusts, said that the recent decisions of the supreme court which declared the Standard Oil company and the American Tobacco company illegal combinations did not mean only that the corporations as legal entities were guilty of a criminal ioffense, but that the active agencies and lnstrumentalities, whether they be other corporations or persons would also be guilty of criminal violation of the law.
 That is," said he. "such agencies as were part and parcel of the combination which these corporations had formed and which were a part and parcel of the common design which these principal cor- porations proposed to carry out. If such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
RIFLE SHOOT AT
 PICKETT SPRINGS

Montgomery, June 5-(Special.) .)-Special detaehments from the various military or ganzations in the state are in Montgom- cry participating in the annual rife shoot at Pickett Springs. Nearly 150 picked men. from all over the state are engaged in the contest, which promises to be one of the most interesting that members of the Alabama National Guard have ever en- gagged in. Each company in the state, including infantry organizations, cavalry, and artillery has sent two men to contest for honors, and the rife shoot will proba- bly be the most hotly contested that has ever been held at the local rife range
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Shriners Plan Supper

Montgomery, June Special. )-The Sbriners of Montgomery will entertain Tuesday night at a Dutch supper on the roof of the Gay-Teaguc hotel It Is anticipated that there will be nearly 200 members of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, In attendance al the supper. as members of the order from neighboring towns have been invited to be present At the gathering tomorrow night, the members of the shrine will discuss the trip to Rochester, N. r., in July to lay before tie imperial council their request for a Shriner temple in Montgomery. Nobles Of Montgomery are working hard for ii 0 temple. and they believe that the Rochester council will give consent for its establishment in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
FORM REPUBLIC IN
 LOWER CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles. Cal, June 5.-"Gen.' c. Rhys Pryce, commander of the liberals in lower California, who has been in Los Angeles for several days conferring with the heads of the Mexican liberal junta and arranging for the transportation of supplies to Tijuana, lower California, de- parted today, announcing that he was re- turning to assume command of Tijuana force.
 Pryce reiterated his intention to set up . republic in the lower California penn- gula.
 T have telegraphed to Madero asking for his acquiescence and support" said he. 'If he decides to oppose us it will mean a. hard struggle. We may have to aban dor Tijuana. However, there are other towns in the peninsula that can be made 1mpregnable and it will require a large army to drive us out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
BORDER CITIES
 ENTER PROTEST

Washington, June 5.-Many border cities which extend their commerce to Canada and Mexico telegraphed protests to the customs authorities today against the de- csion of the customs court which pro- hibits the free re-entry of domestic ani- n1als which have been taken across the line. 7
 At cities which adjoin Canada traffic was delayed. Under the courts interpre- tation of the law a delivery horse once taken across the border is dutiable when it comes back. Motor trucks passes freely in all such cases as provision of the law allows them to be bonded for return Several amendments to the law have bee prepared by congressman who have sui fering constituents t4e4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Husband Stands By Wife

Pttsburg, June 5.-Mrs. Minnie Stro- hacker was placed on trial today charged with administering stryehnine to her hus- band, George M. Strohacker. After long illness Strohacker recovered from the ef- fects of the poison. Today he appeared in court with his wife, saying q shall stand by my wife so long as I have a drop of blood left in my body Stro- hacker became i'll last January after eating his noon-day lunch at a grain ele- vator. where he was employed. Physicians found strychnine in the food. Later Mrs ,Strohacker was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
DR. JOHN RACE IS REELECTED

Chattanooga, June 5.-Dr. John H. Race, president of the University of Chattanooga, was today reelected by the board of trustees in annual meet ing. Dean W. & Bovard was also re- elected.
 Official announcement of the gift of S15O,00O from the general education board was announced by President Race.
 President Race reported that by the will of the late Miss S. Addie Dan forth of Elmyra, N Y, her estate has been left to the university. The value of the estate has not been made known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06

the form of corporations or persons or associations being part of the com bination or organization of the Standard Oii company or the American Tobacco company. such agencies in the opinion of the supreme court have violated the antitrust act of Congress-
 He said the people and the courts have been waiting on this decision Tor guidance in their actions toward illegal compacts or combinations, and that since the supreme court had under taken to describe the meaning of illegal restraint 1t now becomes the duty or the authorities to enforce the law and enforce it strenuously. He said that 1T agencies of these corporations are found in the territory of the court un- lawfully engaged they are guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
OPPONENTS
 ARE EXECUTED

Tucson. Ariz.. June 5.--Twenty-eight Magonistos (Mexican liberals who are op- posed to Madero) were summarIy execu- ted on Saturday and Sunday in the Altar district near Compania and Altar, accord ing to refugees who arrived late today.
 The district has been cleared of Maso- nistos who are classed by the provisional government as bandits
 The 2S executed had been captured after a skirmish. in which there were a num- Der of casualties on both sides It is said the Maderista troops have orders to put all captured outlaws to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Boyd at Work

Montgomery. June 5.-tSpecial)-R. P. Boyd of New Decatur began his duties with the state highway commission Monday as assistant state engineer MT. Boyd was appointed several weeks ago. The assistant state engineer is a grad uate of the Alabama Polytechnic in stitute, where he took the engineerinp course. and was county engineer of Morgan county prior to his appoint ment to his present position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Goes to Auburn

Montgomery, June 5.-tSpeciaD-Gov Enmet O'Neal, Commissioner of Agri- culture Reuben r. Kolb and other state officers will attend the commencement exercises at the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn this week. Captain kolb is in Auburn today, and the gov crnor will be present tomorrow, when i.e will review with his staff the cadets of that institution. This will be the first time since his inauguration that Governor O'Neal has appeared with his staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June 5.-G p. m.)-High temperatures are met with throughout the interior. southwest, south Atlantic and gulf states. Readings high in the nineties occurred over most of this region. It was ss at Des Moines and Kansas City. while 96 was recorded at many places. Owing to the clouds and showers today 1t was much cooler in North Carolina, Tennessee, north Georgia and north and central Alabama
 It was 10 degrees lower at Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Films Burned

New York, June 5-One hundred a forty miles of moving picture films wt burned this afternoon when flames sw,s through the two-story building of Powers company, film manufacturers the Bronx. The damage is estimated s175.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06

and 8 degrees lower at Montgomery, whereas Mobiles highest was stationary at 90 degrees.
 general rain occurred in the lower lake section. the Ohio valley and south Atlantic states and few scattered show CTS fell in the east gulf states. There is also a rain area in the upper Missouri valley and lower Canada, the precipitation amounts being light
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, June 5, 1911:
 Temp ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Steamer Reported Aground

Yokohama, June 5.-The British steamer St. Hugo from flew York, due March IS, is reported aground off this port. The St. Hugo carried a crew of 40, but no passengers. She had full cargo of bridge material and steel rails. The steamer belongs to the Brit fish and Foreign Steamship company of Liverpool and is 2290 tos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
CASUALTIES HEAVY

League City, Tex, June 5.-All the forenoon heavy rife firing was heard for miles about here from the sham battle between the two divisions of Gen. A. l.. Mills 4500 troops General Mills commanded the reds and Col John V. White the blues. Frequent trips from the front by the ambulances with feigned wounded indicated heavy cas- ualties. but no reports were available as to which side was winning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
WILL REINFORCE
 RAILROAD BRIDGE

Eufaula, June 5-(SpoSiaD-1he Central railroad authorities havA begun the work of reinforcing the river bridge here and have completed the erection of spur track to facilitate the delivery of the material The bridge in it's present con dition was not regarded entirely safe for the massive mogul engines which the company have recently seen fit to in- stall in service over the division and it Is their purpose to make 1t perfectly se- cure for the heaviest rolling stock in use. The material to be used is princi- pally steel and it is estimated that the equipment will require the work of 25 skilled workmen for the period of at least six months. The brick and other material for Che improvements soon to be made in the depot here is on the ground and work in that direction Is ex- pected to begin most any day.
 The baseball grounds here have bn1 neatly enclosed and are otb~fse in z good condition. Some spo m that G0l rection is expected tt*x&o1<za4)
 ;iljiiij|ii 5 5 Y
 1psars are enter c Ieyk ellc between this c1v md Coli Ga, will be seri- ously fnterferr. Flth unless rain comes soon. The stream Is regarded perfectly safe for boats carrying heavy cargoes at all seasons from this point below.
 Farmers are complaining that rain Is needed on the corn crop, which in many sections will soon be budding. While cotton Is not suffering 80 far 1t is conceded that 1t would be bene- fitted. Nitrate of soda in many in stances Is being used with view of supplying the deficiency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Aeroplane Wrecked

San Antonio. Tex, June 5.--During a test today the Mccormick Romme aeroplane was partly wrecked. While running over the around in a trial of it's motor and con trol devices the aeroplane began to rise without regard for It's tail. which wns bent by the machines weight un- til the propeller began to batter 1t. The tail had to be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Minor Appointments

Montgomery. June -tSpecial) )-Thc' following minor appointments have been made: Justice of the peace: Rob ert E. Whited, New Hope, Madison county Justice of the peace and mo- tary public: E. A. Weaver, Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Work Resumed

Chicopee, Mass. June 5-Work was re- srnled today after weeks shut down at the plants of the Dwight Manufac- turing company and the Chicopee Manu- featuring company. both manufacturers of cotton goods. The former concern em- ploys ZOO hands and the latter HOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Salary Must Be s9OO

Pittsburg, Pa. June. 5--A resolution was adopted today at the reformed Pres byterian synod making the minimum salary of the lowest paid minister $9sc Q year instead of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Tidewater Car Line

The first spike of the Ensley division of the Underwater street railway will be driven this morning at 10 o'clock.
 It has not yet been determined who will handle the maui but it is under stood that it will be prominent official of the company. The public Is invited to attend the ceremony. The first rail will be laid at the junction of Seventeenth street and Park avenue. All the grading from Seventeenth street along Park ave- nue and Twenty-seeond street is finished and the ties and rails are laid in readi- ness for the spikes and final completion. As soon as the line is laid up to Avenue F and force will commence grading to- ward Corey to meet the construction gang from that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 5-Alabama: Local thunder showers Tuesday and Wednes- day; light tp sRne1fTAte variable winds. Nianirr1 thunder showers
 42bably clear. not
 @brthern portion; M GS6e: Local thunder showers 'fuesday. slightly lower temperature In extreme western portions; Wednesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
DAVIS BOY WILL
 BE BURIED TODAY Sundays Accident Casts a
 Gloom Over Ensley
TO DRIVE FIRST SPIKE
At EnsIey End of Tidewater Line. Ensley Club Will Have Impor- tant Meeting Tonight.
 Other News

The funeral of little Harry Davis, the 5-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Sam Davis. whose unfortunate death occurred Sunday night as the result of an auto mobile accident, will be held this morn ing from the family residence on Ave- nue F and Twenty-third street, Ensley. Rev. A. K. Wright of the Baptist church will conduct the funeral services. Mr. Davis arrived in the city Monday at noon, coming here from Columbus. Ga, where he was at the time of the accident.
 The deploreble death of the little fellow has cast a gloom on the entire commun- ity and much sympathy is expressed for the sorrowing parents Mir. Carlisle, who was in the car at the time of the accident is almost prostrated with grief at the unfortunate occurrence, which from all accounts was unavoidable on his part.
 He feels the situation deeply and Is much shocked at the tragic death of the child.
 The interment will be made at Oakland cemetery.
 Coroner Brasher will hold an investiga- tion in the matter Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Club Meeting

The Ensley Civic club will meet to- night at o'clock in the rooms of the inferior court on Avenue E. There are several important matters to be dis cussed. including the telephone proposi- tion and the proposed bond issue.
 Dr. E. W. Averyt, the president of the cub, is very desirous of having a good attendance and all members and friends are urged to be present.
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet tonight at the Pythian hall on Avenue E. There will be work in the several ranks. All members are re- cuested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Personal and General

Drs. Wheeler Randy and Holiday, who were burned out at Osceola sta- ton, have secured temporary quarters in that locality and have resumed their practice.
 St. Margaret's guild will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Morrison on Ensley Highlands.
 Miss Willie Brown of Selma is visit ing friends on Ensley Highlands.
 Mrs. c. E. Shaffer and daughter Elizabeth, and two sons, Floyd and Kenneth, Mrs. H. O. Shaffer and daugh- ter, Olive, left Sunday morning for Pennsylvania, where they will spend the summer.
 The Ladies' society of St. Anthony will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs T. L. Gay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
Mayne-Smith

Mrs. Martha Blanche Mayne and Mr. MT. Charles w. Smith were married Sunday morning at the residence of Mrs Wilson on Ensley Highlands. The we'd Ing was a quiet affair. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. K. Wright Mir and Mrs. Smith left Sunday for Chattanooga, where they will spend few days after which they will leave for San Antonio, Tex, where they will make their future home