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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

different state laws find 1t dificult to do so without seeming to run counter 10 the aNi-trust law. For the effectual regulation of both of these classes the supervision of a federal commission Is certainly desirable if not absolutely necessary.
 "In theory it would seem that such a commission should have some power over prices. but practical difficulties, in the way of so exercising such power as not to inflct a greater evil than that 1t is intended to cure, are so great as perhaps to be nsurmountable.
 Mir. Wickersham implied that federal incorporation tax, while 1t might oner some difficulties, would help to lay the axe at the root of the trust evil.
 '.The existing system whereby every state charters corporations without the slightest regard to other states or to the ns stion. empowered to roam at will, so far as their creator is concerned, but sub feet to any restriction or contention which any other state into which they may desire to go ia carrying on their business, chooses to impose, naturally led to demand for authority in one corpora ton to take and hold stock in another.
 Boon to Trusts
 'Probably no one thing has done more to facilitate restraint of trade and the growth of monopoly than the departure from the early rule of law that one cor poration cannot own stock in another. That departure was the most baneful re- suit of the let us alone policy in deal- ing with corporations to which the coun- try abandoned itself during the last SC years of the nineteenth century. The con ditions which have resulted from the ex- pressy conferred power in one corpora tion to hold stock fin another. present the most serious obstacles to the effective dealing with the trust problem.
 "Whenever competitions have been ex- cluded by unfair means and large part of the commerce absorbed by particular interest, the machinery by which such re- suit has been accomplished will be found to be in the control of various corpora tions of intercorporate stockholdings.
 If Congress should enact that no cor poration engaged in interstate commerce shall acquire stock of another corporation so engaged and that unless all such cor porations should dispose of stocks held by them in other corporations engaged in interstate commerce within some speci- fled period, they should be prohibited from carrying on interstate commerce until they did so dispose of such stocks, the axe would indeed be laid at the root of the trust evil. But justice to the fnno- cent holders of securities issued to the public, based on pledged stocks acquired and held pursuant to express legal au- thority, would require consideration to be given to their case and such exceptions to be made from the prohibition as might be necessary to their protection. These acts of justice might seriously interfere with the enactment Of legislation effective to the accomplishment of the main pur- pose in view.
 Business men of integrity are naturally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
OFFICIAL PARTY ID
 DAUPH|N ISLAND Rumor Says Southern Rail- way May Take Over Deep
 Water HarbOr

Mobile. July Special)-President W. w. Finley of the Southern railway, in company with R. V. Taylor, vice pres ident and general manager of the Mobile and Ohio, and a number of the officials of the two roads arrived here tonight on a special train from Birmingham and will tomorrow make an inspection of Dauphin island. In connection wth the plans of the Dauphn Island Harbor and Improvement company. The trip is being made at the request of the president of tue Dauphin Island company, George T. Bishop, and J. NJ. Dewberry of Rirming- ham, first vice president of the Dauphin Island company and president of the Tidewater railroad, now under construc- tion Mir Finley stated that he was not making the trip for the purpose of con- sumating any deal with the Dauphn island people and that no plans to this end had been arranged. MT. Taylor stated that the trip was simply one of MT. Finley's regular trips of inspection, statement which MT. Finley corroborated with alacrity.
 Back of the trip, according to gentleman who is in a position to know whereof he speaks, Is a propo- sition for the Southern and Mobile and Ohio to take over, either in whole or in part the Dauphin island project and establish on the island an inn mense coaling station. It is said also that a deal has been pending between the Southern and the Dauphin island people for some time past and that the present trip is for the purpose of making final inspection of the prop erty with view to closing At any event all of the higher officials of the Mobile and Ohio and Southern railways and all of the officials of the Dauphin Island company are now in the city, and the whole crowd will meet at Dauphin island tomorrow for confer ence. In the Dauphn island party are President Biship and Vice President Dewberry, F. H. Ginn and E. c. Tillot- son of Cleveland; George A. Craig, For ney Johnston and B. D. Johnston of Birmingham. The two parties will meet at Coden in the morning and it is ex- pected that all will leave the city northbound tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
REALLY ESPECTS>
 TO BE KILLED

New York, July 19.-Threatening let ters which drove Harlow N. Higinbotham of Chicago to Europe two weeks ago, met him again today when he returned on the steamer Olympic. Mir. Higin- botham is custodian of the funds raised for the benefit of the widows and orphans of the firemen killed in the storage ware house fire at the Columbia exposition and also the stock yards fire last December. He said today he had received several anonymous threats because some of tho benef1ciaries of the latter fund were not satisfied.
 q really believe,' said MT. Higin- botham, that they will try to kill me when l return to Chicago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
bESSEMER GETS HANDSOME BOOKS ided to Board of Trade
 Farm Library w. T. MORGAN IS HURT Thrown From Mule When Animal Gets Frightened at Herd of
 Goats = General News
 of Bessemer

Bessemer, July 19.-tSpecial)- con- plete. handsomely bound set of Farmers Bulletins and experiment farm station re- ports arrived this morning from the United States agriculture department at Washington and will be added to the farmers library Of the Board of Trade. Through the courtesy of Congressman Underwood, al the request of Secretary Sterling, the i31 pamphlets pertaining 10 every phase of agriculture and farm life of recent issue were compiled into b volumes. The first, entitled ''tneding of Farm Animals begins the articles con cluding with Tenant Farmhy and It's Results.
 The books are bound in scarlet leather, half Morocco and cloth with tinted edges, titles and numerals in gilt. A distinctive touch of individuality enhances the beauty of the covers, namely, the words 'Bessemer Board of Trade" in gilt let ters The library is steadily growing and these latest acquisitions are the best from every standpoint yet received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
STRONGLY FAVORS
 FEDERAL CONTROL
 OF CORPORATIONS
(CONTINIJED FROM PAGE n


 fcient protection only and the re : sulting price is that fixed by a linn ited competition between dealers in the market from which foreign compet- itors are to certain extent excluded.
 "Nor is this all. It is probably safe to say that in almost every one of the great staple industries, prices have been for years fixed by agreement be- tween the principal producers and not from free play of competition among domestic producers, nor by the unfet- tered operation of the law of supply and demand.
 Price Standard Wrong
 "The fact seems to be that the prices of standard articles of consumption sold in the United States for a mum Der of years past have not been fixed at all by the operation of the laws of supply and demand, or unrestrained competition. but by associations of the producers, without the participation of the consumer or general publc-that t is without those who have to pay the bill, having any voice in fixing the price. In this view 1t is certain ly unreasonable that the purchasing g power should desire to have some part in determining the price 1t is to pay in like manner as has been recog- nized to be just with respect to the cost of transportation.
 "If there could be any assurance that the free play of competition would be assumed" said MT Wickersham, and the natural price resulting from the unrestrained operation of supply and demand maintained, then no govern mental supervision of business beyond occasional prosecutions for violations of the sherman law would be neces : sary. But the habits formed through years of following system are not easily shaken off and >the artifcia l forms of organizations made necessary by the conflicting laws of many states, with those of the nation, will always present a borderland of doubt which will furnish, on the one hand, oppor- tunities for those who wish to violate the law to do so with some show of justification: and on the other hand to perplex those who are sincerely de- sirous of keeping the law but by req son of the complexiry and conflict of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
REPUBLICAN SENATOR LAUDS
 As DEMOCRATS AS NON-PARTISAN

schedule, is revision of few schedules, not with all the countries of the world, but with one country. a plan that l be- leSe marks the beginning of the end of extortionate tarif duties in this coun- try
 iThe speaker declared it was not Pres ident Taft but stubborn and loqua- ciousN Senate' that was. responsible for the extra session. He defended the Pres ident for charges that he was taking too much part in legislation" <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Probe Lewis Case

St. Louis, July 19.-Judge Smith Mc- Pherson, sitting with Judge Dyer in the United States circuit court today in the hearing of the Lewis receivership case. made & painstaking effort by a series of questions to hnd out where E. c. Lewis got the money he used in promoting his numerous enterprises. Expert account- ants, according to attorneys representing, the syndicate, expect to get to the bot- tom of the Lewis affairs in nine months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
SECRET LETTERS
 OF KING MANUEL

Lisbon, July 19.-A sensation has been caused by the announcement of the dis covery at the Necessidades palace of a small coffer containing secret correspond- ence between the since deposed royal fam fly of Portugal and the British and Ger. man governments.
 King Manuel and his relatives, fore seeing the revolution, asked for foreign intervention, offering in compensation Portuguese territory in Africa Great Britain and Germany refused to inter- fere. The correspondence, with other secret letters. will be read before the national assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Mule Scared by Goats

While riding mule yesterday after
 noon in a lane near his home at Morgan a few miles from here, w. T. Morgan was thrown by the animal and painfully injured as well as badly shaken up and frightened. The mule, one of the farm team and not well broken, became un-
 manageable at the sight of a herd of
 goats. No serious injury was incurred
 by the rider but his face was marred by two deep scratches and nerves shocked by the incident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
May Revivesd K Hunting

, Anniston. Julyht ,- Especially )-Fox hunting. almost iost sport in this section. may bekS yived' as a result of discoveries njs-y recently by G. A. Brown. who livto 1t Weaver, north of this city in thky nniston district. MT. Brown has caIba sd five foxes in that neigh hborhood a month and was in this city yest-ray with B large ono which lie had captured after a chase of eight hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
General News

The Brighton police court was unusu- ally lively this morning, with 30 cases Of disorderly conduct, assault and tffray and
 attempt to murder and assessed fines amounting to nearly $3OO. After court Officers Walker, Cox, Mattingly and City Clerk Mclaughlin departed on q search for Moss Posey, a negro, wanted all over this district for attempting to murder his
 race and particularly those of the negro
 quarters at Woodward last night. He has
 been heard from at various times today
 around Jamestown, but up to a late hour
 tonight had not been captured.
 negro stabbed about the shoulders
 and face is lost between Bessemer and
 Wheeling station, and although his as
 saiant is in the city bastile he cannot be
 found. A fight occurred between the two
 at Wheeling station last night and the
 wounded negro was heard from no more after leaving for Bessemer.
 Because he wanted his share of the corn on the cob that he had furnished the seeds for James Peevy was shot in the face with load of birdshot by Mack McAlpine yesterday afternoon at Feeders Both were negroes. arrested by special | Officer Patton and carried to the county jail this afternoon by Deputy Smithson. l Nicholas Nuzzi, director o& the band belonging to the Swain shows, now filling weeks engagement in. this city. swore out warrant for the arrest of Fred Major, another of the company. on the
 charge of disorderly conduct and assault and battery. Major remained mclrcer- ated for 15 minutes when he was released
 on bond to appear at court tomorrow morning.
 The opening services of the revival to
 be conducted by the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church for several weeks were held tonight. The meetings will be in a tent erected in the church grove in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. L. Walker. The time has been limited but will be gov- erned by the success of the revival The funeral of Jack the 13-month' sold son of Mir and Mrs. George Burrows of Thomas, occurred this afternoon at the family residence and the interment made in Cedar Hill cemetery. The child died last night of cholera infantum
 Prof. A. A. Persons, superintendent Of the Bessemer' public schools, closed the deal today for four Underwood type
 writers to be used by the pupils of the High school in the commercial course
 that will be inaugurated at the opening
 of the schools in the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Personals

The Springfield. Mo, Leader contained the following item in recent issue: Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary Cooper have issued invitations to a reception to be given Tuesday afternoon, July IS, in honor of Miss Edith Williams of Marion ville Mo. Miss Williams will be one of trio of honorees at the dance to be given by the Misses Cooper Thursday evening at Doling park in Springfield, be- sides series of other social courtesies extended the visiting girls by their friends Miss Williams will be pleasantly |remembered as the "uest of her sitter, Mrs. Lora Bark ng the past win ter in this city. w. L. Martin of Dora and c. c. Fon- taine of Marbury were in the city yes- terday on business.
 Mrs. Griffin P Martin is visiting rela- tives at Pell City.
 Miss Nellie Christlieb will entertain a coterie of friends at house party be- ginning with today, and continuing through Friday at the Grand hotel. The guests will be Misse Mary Sells and FL len Berry of Columbus, Ga: Excell Rey- holds of Goodwater. Estelle Strickland and Ruth Tucker of Birmingham: Elise Robinson. Maud Mmms and Molle Down ing of this city.
 Miss Mary Brockman will leave to- morrow to spend a fortnight with Mrs. Hawley of Talladega and relatives in Opelika. Miss Ida Brockman will leave at the same time for Opelika.
 Miss Lucille Brannon of Brighton is in Haleyville, the guest of friends.
 Miss Milton West of Brighton will leave Friday for Talladega to spend two weeks With relatives.
 Mike Payne was removed from the Rob- inson hospital today to his home at Lip scimb station. and Is recovering from a recent operation for appendicitis.
 Miss Ida Nance of Brighton is in Rus sellville, as the guest of relatives.
 Owen and Macon Williams left today to spend a fortnight at Cook Springs.
 The Rev. Garner Sturdivant of this city was one of the bridal party at the Woodall McCaskey nuptials, solemnized this evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Foun- tain Heights Methodist church in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Announcements

Miss Margaret Lewis will be a hostess of Thursday evening at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis, in compliment to Miss Madge Mimms of Dolomite.
 Adah Rebekah lodge No. is will meet Thursday night at the Odd Fellows hall.
 Myrtle-Linton lodge No 130, Knights of Pythias, will meet Thursday night.
 The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Brighton Methodist church will give benefit ice cream. supper at the Brighton High school Thursday evening. The public Is cordially invited to at tend.
 A bevy of visiting girls who will ar- rive next week are the inspiration for the dance to be given next Wednesday evening at West Lake by the young men of the dancing set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Central | Illinois ( Louisville SeabOardI SOuthern SOuthern

New M steady, 2I and closi at 2h ps days, 2A e 3 per q cent; prif cent; stei tual bus| s4.s4,6o f for dennal silver, 52| ernnnent
 firm.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-07-27
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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. seeman. Mrs.
N |, Rarger and her son Tom and
Mrs. J. NJ Hagan went hy auto 10
Etazelton yesterday. where they
spent several hours. returning home
IN the evening.
An accident happened to Harold
tht bahy son of MIR. and Mrs. Nor,
bert Rlllingsley. last Sunday scn-
ing. which came near causing the
little one the loss of the sight Of
one of his eyes He is about fifteen
months old. and was learning to
walk. He had hold Of his mother 5
dress when his father brought in an
armful of klndling-w wood Soon aft
terward the baby let go Of his
mothers dress and toddled OF
across the room. As bad luck would
have 1t, he tipped over aud fell on
the klndllng. small nail in one Of
the pieces entering one of his eyes
He was taken to Bismarck Monday
morning, where the surgeon at first
thought the sight of the eye would
ue iusl. Later, however, after 4
thorough denomination of the IN
Juerd member, the surgeon said the
child would undoubtedly retain the
sight of the eye. The baby got
along 50 we'll that. after treating
the eye and bandaging it, the sur
geon said Harold could be taken
home. and, if anything unexpected
should happen. he could again he
taken to Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-07-27

iefs. but fair de
red by the train
y acted like ex-
They were all.
wore caps.
/ call for my life
said Brakeman.
~ just come out
: vestibule when
| up your hands
IKE. and replied,
rent YOU" Then
showed i'm my
g robbers Missed,
ght. and don I
hey meant bust
had Conductor
seping-caf' porter
! was not slow in
up. They had
gnductor Wheeler
of revolvers or
cut OF the win
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-07-27
Horse- Thieves at Work in Emmons

Wednesday of last week a horse
was stolen from Will Cleveringa. at
strashurg. and the same has not yet
been recovered Following is the
matter ON postal card recently
printed and sent out:
Estrayed or Stolen. From my
place at Strasburg, N. D., one black
mare. thirteen Years old. weighs
from 1900 TO 1900 pounds, white
collarmark on shoulder; a few white
hairs ON breast, a tritie knce-sprung
on one leg. no brand. A reward Of
$40 is hereby offered for amy infor-
nation as to the whereabouts of the
mare, and SIS is offered for the con-
viction of the party who stole the
animal. Any enc having informa-
ton, phone or write Scott Cameron,
at his expense. VIM. Clcveringa.
Strasburg, N. d."
1t would appear that the thief or
thieves We're after at least one other
horse, as the following item given
to the Record shows:
The same night that Mr.. Clever
inga 5 horse was stolen the premises
of Peter " Wolf, in the Westiield
neighborhood, We're visited. Our in
formant says the morning after the
horse was taken at Strasburg MIR
Wolf found one of his best horses
running loose on the prairie. The
animal had lariat rope knottcd
around his neck, and On the other
end Of rope there was a loop. SO, ii
seems that the thieves must have
had two horses on the same rope
The fence had been cut down The
horses must have gotten away from
them i'm some way. and so they failed
to steal anything i'm the WesttielC
country.
Later. Yesterday phone mes
sage was received i'm Linton from
Mr.. Cleveringa, who was at Burn
sted, stating that the man who j:
supposed to have taken his horse
and also the horse at Hague ter
days or so ago. was in Burnstec
when he reached there. and that he
at once mounted his saddle-horse
and rode rapidly from town. Sheriff
Shier. Former Sheriff Jones anC
| Constablc Moon set out immediate
Iy, by auto, for Rurnsted. Nothing
has been heard from them since
they reached the town named bu
| they intended to follow the man un
der suspicion. Mr.. Cleveringa say
| the descriptions of the man whom HI
| belives took his horse and of the MAJ
who was seen by George Suverly il
| the Hazelton neighborhood an'
who was supposed TO have taken
horse from Hague are identical.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-07-27
The Just Judge.

Two women came before a Ger
tain magistrate with a fat pallet.
each declaring that il belonged 10
herself The magistrate from his
|lligl scat fruWne.l heavily Docs
this pullet belong 70 Mrs. Jones q
lie asked Mrs Smith Ne, indeed.
ii don't. SIR" she replied. Then he
turned to Mrs. Jones docs this
pullet belong TO Mrs Smith Ut
certainly does not, She replied.
The pullet," the magistrate then
lccreed, docs not belong 70 Mr..
Jones. nor does il belong 70 Mrs.
Smith. Tho pullet is mine. Take il
round TO Che house and give il TO
nv cook.