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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
SOPW|TH WINS
 S15O0 PRIZE

Boston, September 1-The plum of the third day of the Harvard Boston aero meet, the 0~prize for the B mile flight from the Squantum field to Boston light went to Tom Sopwith, the Englishman who broke the record of [ minutes. 1 1-5 seconds set last year by finishing in S1 minutes, 33 seconds Claude Grahame- White was conced ed to be the winner, but was disqualified for not circling the field twice. Earle l.. Ovington, who came in second in 35 minutes, 32 seconds. was the only other man to finish. He took second prize of s750.
 Lincoln Beachy today furnished the most thrills. After taking first money for rising to 2000 feet in five minutes and IS seconds, he volplaned headfore- most downward through 1900 feet of space. Sopwith took second in altitude test. First place in the quick starting contest also went to Sopwith, who got away in ten seconds flat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
M'LAUR|N DENIAL
 IS C0NTRAD|CTED

Washington, September 1.-Depart- ment of justice officials stated today that the government had received re- peated offers of compromise from coun- sel for the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, whose president, J. II. Mc- I.aurIn, declared in Jacksonville, Fla. yesterday, that there were no negotia- tions pending by which the association would submit to the government terms in the trust suit against the concern
 The governments prosecution, which was begun in June in 1910, in the uni ted States circuit court for the north ern district of Ala bama, according to Attorney General Wick kershams report, is based upon evidence indicating that the members of that association had attempted to control the business of the southern states in groceries and other necessaries of life and to prevent man ufacturers from selling to other whole sale grocers than members of the asso- ciation."
 Despite President McIaurin's denial that his association has any intention of dissolving the combination of wl.4ch the government complains, it was learned at the department of justice to- day that Luke Wright, former secre- tary of war. acting as special counsel for the association, had been in Wash : ington at least twice seeking dissolu- tion terms and that within the last two weeks special Attorney General Crla E. Harrison, in charge of the govern ments case had conferred with attor- news for the association and depart ment of justice officials regarding g terms of an agreement which would in- clude all the relief for which the gov ernment asks for in its bill to be pre- scented to the United States court for approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
CONFIDENCE FELT
 IN MOROCCO DEAL

Paris. September 1.-While the French foreign office has not received any sure indication that Germany will accept the French proposals for a set tlement of the Moroccan question, a measure of confidence Is felt in an early agreement because of the extent of the compensation which are to be offered by France Since these are Central African areas, it is not sup posed that Germany would proceed to extreme lengths over a few thousand square miles, more or less.
 The real difficulty in the way of an early settlement it Is believed at the foreign office lies in the special com mercial and mining guarantees which Germany may seek in Morocco, as noth- ing can be given Germany in Morocco which Great Britain does not possess Besides anything like special privilege would afford endless occasion for the re- opening of the controversy on ques tions of the interpretation.
 The French and British governments have reached the fullest mutual agree ment upon every phase of the Franco German dispute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
COTTON CROP
 REPORT SHOWS
 GREAT DECLINE Forecast Total Production of 12,91S,20O Bales For
 This Year
THE CONDITION IS 73.2
 PER CENT OF NORMAL
Alabama Crop Placed at 80 Per Cent As Against 94 Per Cent July 25. Caused by Drouths, Heat
 and Worms

Washington, September IA total pro- duction of 12, S,2o0 bales of cotton as the final yield this year is indicated by the department of agricultures official report of the condition of the growing crop on August 20, which the crop re- porting board, from reports from its correspondents and agents throughout the cotton belt estimated today at 73.2 per cent of normal crop.
 This estimate, based on the ratio of the average yield for the past 10 years to the average condition of the crop on August 25 for the past 10 years, would mean a final yield of 1s1.65 pounds per acre on the planted area of ap- proximately 34,o00,00O acres, allowing for an abandoned acreage of 1000, 900 and provided the crop does not decline or improve from the date the condi- ton was estimated to time of picking.
 These estimates of production, while unofficial were reckoned by the offi- cial method adopted by the depart ment of agriculture and used by the crop reporting board In it's monthly estimates of the final report of the se-
  advices from the cotton belt indicate the most important declines in the crop were due to severe drouths, hot winds and worms.
 Reports indicate that heavy shedding caused by hot weather was the chief factor of deterioration in practically all states, except Louisiana and Missls- sippi where there was too much ram. In all other states heat and drouth greatly damaged cotton during the month, especially in Texas and Okla homa.
 Since the date on which the cond1- tion was taken. August 25 there have been general rains. whick greatly re- lieved condition and crop improvement is looked for when the October report is issued.
 The condition of the growing crop on August 20 was 7s,e2 per cent of a normal yield as compared with ss 1 per cent on July z5, 1911, 72.i per cent on August 25,F1sfo,sss. per cent on August 25. 1ae5, and I3 .5 per cent the avers ga rs' stie pssA 10 xeerse on August 25.
 Comparisons of condition by states foIlOw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
CARTER ASSAULTS FOUR STORE CLERKS Oklahoma Statesman Uses His Fists With Re-
 markable Results

Washington, September 1-Representa- tive Charles D. Carter of Oklahoma created a sensation in the part of the smart shopping center here today by assaulting four clerks, one of whom he alleged insulted his 1s-year-old daughter. Miss Italy Carter, rho was with her father on a shop .r -pedition.
 Having dealt .AN.N fly with the four clerks Reprey sss Carter, who is seven-sixtee' ~ .an, sent his daugn- ter home oT S oomobile and proceeded to the p .So'oo olice station where he ex- plaine' o $ ;ident which led Up to the trou' Q s$ was not detained and con- si9 incident closed unless the four clen emand an investigation. I
 Rep esentative Carter assailed the first clerk. Joseph Jesephson, with his fists and when three of the young mans com panions came to their friends aid, the Oklahoma congressman brought his walk ing stick into play and wielded it vigor- ously until he was master of the field According to MT. Carter his daughter de- scribed to Jesephson certain kind Of coat which she wished to purchase. He declares the clerk thought Miss Carter was unattended and sought to engage her in conversation.
 'tContinuing his advances. which were followed by repulses.' said Mir. Carter. the young man became insulting. When politely asked the clerk the cause of the trouble, he became infuriated and said uncomplimentary things about my daughter. l told her to accompany me from the store and as we reached the door he called me several names. l re- turned and prepared to strike him, when he started toward me. then gave him as good a licking as my dong experi- ence on the plains as boxer would per- init. l then started to leave when three of his assistants took up the fight. 1 was plainly outnumbered but would not run. I struck right and left with my cane and finally routed the entire bunch
 The fight was brief but exciting until the clerks were vanquished. Meanwhile, Miss Carter stood in tears on the side walk until her father reached her side and took her from the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
ATLANTIC STORM
 GOES NORTHEAST

Washington, September 1.-Weather bu- real officials say the Atlantic coast storm has passed northeast and this morning its center was over Nova Scotia and it had been followed by clearing weather over the Atlantic seaboard. Dur ing Thursday and Thursday night it caus- ed heavy rains in the middle Atlantic and New England states.
 Temperatures continue below the sea- sonable average in the Atlantic states and are near or above elsewhere. The indications are the weather will be fair in all districts east of the Mississippi river during the next 36 hours except that showers are probable the Florida pen- insula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Labor men turned down flat by
 Southern Pacific.
 Gomez men bolt conference
 Cotton crop report shows great de-
 cline.
 Liverpool plan is changed.
 Beattie, Jr., will testify today. 2--Cotton market weekly review.
 Rates violation of constitution. 3-Anniston man shot for burglar Good institute held at Cullman. l-Editorial page. 5-Robert Jemison, Jr., back from out
 ing.
 Famous marine band will give concer. Long writes of Ragland school. 6--Sports. I-Society.
 Dolly praises sleep. S-Joint religious campaign work 9-Joneseboro will oppose saloons.
 White mans hope found in Ens'cy. are in dead earnest li-Markets. l. 2-General trade in better tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Soldiers Forge Tickets

Fl Paso. Tex, September 1--Rairoad ticket offices in this city were swinded out of nearly 5000 yesterday by three members of the Twenty-third infantry station at Fort Bliss. Two of the men are in custody at Fort Bliss and the third Is in jail in Juarez
 According to the military authorities at Fort Bliss. Privates Paul C. Hit, Clar- ence E. Tobias and Walter H. Greet forg- ed the names of the authorities to final discharge and travel papers of fictitious soldiers cashed them al the railway tick ct offices In the purchase of three tick cts and pocketed the change. About $500 was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
HALL IS ARRESTED
 F0REMbEzzLEMENT

New Orleans, September 1-E L. Hall, the auditor of the Gulf and Ship island railroad, wanted on the charge of cm- bezzling 5000 from the railroad, was arrested al ths terminal statf3n l,ssra today by local detectives while prepar- ing to leave on an afternoon train with his wife, son and daughter for Phila- delpha. Hall had already purchased hls tickets.
 According to the officers a search of Halls effects revealed an exchange draft for $SSS.61, issued by the First National Bank of Gulfport on the Seaboard Ma tional bank of New York. also de- mand note for $50 in favor of Mrs. Hall and about S100 in currency.
 Hall refused to discuss the charge, but said he would return to Mississippi wiIh- out a requisition.
 Gulfport, Miss, September 1-An officer armed with warrant charging D. l.. Hall, auditor of the Gulf and Ship Island railroad. with embedding $5000 of tho railroads funds, left here this morning for New Orleans where it is expected Hall will be apprehended It was underst pod here that Hall was on his way to New York or Philadelphia when he left on an early train.
 Suit was filed against bank .lere yes- terday to recover deposits which are al- legged to have been made with funds be- longing to the railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Stanley off On Investigation

Duluth, Minn.. September 1.-Congress- man A. O. stanley of Kentucky, chair man of the committee that Is investigat- ing the Steel corporation, departs this morning for trip to Messibard Yer million ranges where he will inspect the mines, controlled by the United States Steel corporation.
 Many witnesses from the ranges and Duluth are to be called to Washington to testify upon matters relating tn devel- opment of the iron mining industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Peter B. Sweeney Dies

New York, September 1.-Peter Barr Sweeney one of the few leaders connect ed with the Tweed administration in this city who were held blameless in the ex- posture of the historic ring. is dead at his summer home on Lake Mahopac from the effects of a fall down a flight of stairs He was SS years old. Sweeney settled for s4oO,000 a civil suit brought by the city and then went to France to live for dozen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
SHIP LEXINGTON MAY
 YET BE SAVED

Savannah, Ga, September 1-The agent of the Merchants and Miners Transporta- tion company this morning received the following wireless telegram from Captain Connally of the steamer Lexington aground off Botany Bay island;
 "Everything in fine shape this morn- ing. Sea running smooth. clear wealth CT"
 It Is not believed that if the sea re- mains calm and the atmospheric con tions do not change the Lexington may be saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
AVIATOR FR|SB|E
 KILLED BY FALL
Driven to Make Flight By Jeers and Taunts of
 Crowd

Norton, Kan, September 1.--J. F. Fris- bic, the Curtiss aviator. was killed by a fall at the Norton county fair today. and only went into the air again today when driven to do so by the taunts and jeers of the crowd.
 F'risbie fell about 100 feet and the en- zine of his machine came down on him. crushing his left side and chest. He lived about an hour.
 Frisbie had been giving exhibitions at Elmwood park for several days. Yes terday his machine acted badly and he bruises and shaking up was not in jured
 He was skeptical about the ability of his machine to stand another flight today and announced he would not take the air this afternoon, but when this state ment was communicated to the crowd there was an angry demonstration. The spectators hooted and shouted "fakir" and refused 10 listen to explanations Frisbie announced that rather than have the big crowd go away with the impress Siol tildl nc Was uOl NilliHS u uO HIS best he would attempt a flight. He as cended from the track without difficulty and attained height of 100 feet, but in attempting to make 8 turn the plane
 tipped and Frisbie lost control As he came crashing to earth the spectators could see the aviator trying to right the machine but as 1t approached the ground one of the wings crashed in barn and the biplare. glancing off, struck the earth with Frisbie underneath.
 Frlsbie's wife, son and little girl were witnesses to the accident, Mrs. Frisbie being prostrated when she saw her bus. band fall. Tonight she bitterly denounced the action of the spectators in forcing her husbard to make the flight with a disabled machine.
 Chicago. September 1.-John F. F'risbie. who was killed at Norton, Kan. today was one of the most reliable avfators at the recent international aviation meet here. Although he made no effort at spectacu- lar flying, his biplane "No. 14' was in the air every day and his performances made him popular with the spectators. He won the bomb throwing contest, taking a 5000 prize. and the quick starting contest, making his prize money for the meet Sl500.
 Frisbie was an Trishman 42 years old. He had spent 26 years of life a bal loonist and a parachute jumper in Eu- rope. Although he flew a Curtiss ma chine he was allied with and flew under the direction of the Moisant flyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Confederate Veteran Dies

Springfield, Ill.,, September 1.-John P. Macon, chief clerk in the state treasurers office died here today. He was aidede- camr to General John T. Morgan of the Confederate army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Kills Wife and Suicides

Los Angeles, September 1.--Dr Walton Owen Ryan. said to have been wealthy physician, formerly of Springfield, Ill., shot and killed his wife and then com mtted suicide at their home here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
Objection GrOundIess

'sAs to the second objection, the in- quiry was specifically made of tho rep resentative of the foreign interests wheth- CT it was the intention of the foreign bankers to refuse or delay the accept ance of drafts until they would hear from the central bureau He replied that such an idea has never been entertatn- ed. that the central bureau is not ex- pected to receive an application from an European banker at all; that nobody las ever thought of such a thing. The com mittee reached the conclusion that tfere was no ground for the second objection and that interior bills will, as hereto fore, be honored on presentation in ac- cordance with their terms, both in this country and abroad. and without regard to any work of investigation by the central bureau.
 "Concerning the third objection, the committee thought that the initial Amer ican bank could be assumed 10 have closer information of the responsibility of its clients and that even assuming a failure to properly discriminate in the selection of it's agents by the foreign buyer the loss from any fraudulent trans action in view of the existence of a central bureau would be of compara- lively trifling character.
 with regard to the fourth objection ColSciniHE TespoHsipiilty lOI lnt IOTnl of notification, this question was sub mitted to the general counsel of the American Bankers association, and such Nchange was made by him in the draft as to make 1t clear that the bank handling a bill of lading held the same as a pledge merely for collateral se- curity and assumed no responsibility for it's genuineness or for the quantity or quality of the cotton described there in.
 "All the objections being eliminated the committee reached the conclusion that the plan was a valuable one ir safeguarding against forgery anc should have at least a fair trial
 "The committed, therefore, recom- mends that with the changes above enumerated the proposed plan for tn. esta ablshment of a central bureau in the city of New York be given favor. able consideration by the exchange buy. ing banks of the country and announces that in making this recommendation Il does not in any manner wish to convey the impression that the proposed plar Is to at all interfere with the main purpose of the committee in securing Legislation now before Congress in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
STANDARD O|[
 STOCK L|FELESS

New York, September 1-For the first time in many years 1t was almost inn possible to buy or sell Standard oil stock today in the New York market. No orc had any idea what this stock, which has been sold at $6.34 a share was worth. Some of the venturesome traders on the clvo market were unable to reach a ba- sis for handling the shares of the great oil company.
 An attempt was made to trade in the old shares. attaching to the certificates agreements whereby the seller assignee all rights in subsidiaries to the buyer On this basis stock was quoted at about yesterdays figures, but no business was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02
BANKERS CHANGE
 LIVERPOOL PLAN
Assert Southern Objections
 Are Overcome
STATEMENT IS ISSUED
Southern Allegations That Plan Gave Advantage to New York Buyers Is Obviated and Second Ob-
 lection Is Groundless

New York. September 1.--Changes to meet objections Of bankers to certain fea lures of the new central bureau plan for the registry of export cotton bills were made in the plan today at a conference of the members of the bills of lading committee of the American Bankers association. With these changes effective, the committee recom- mended that the plan of the establish ment of a. central bureau here be given favorable consideration by the ex- change buying banks of the country.
 In a statement given out tonight Thomas B. Patton. general counsel of the Amer can Bankers association enumerated objections that had been made to the plan and explained the manner in which the committee had met them The statement said:
 At its meeting held in Nashville May ?, 1911, this committee approved the gen. eral principle of the plan submitted in the report of the subcommittee for the validation of cotton bills. including the establishment of central bureau in the city of New York with the understanding that the details of such plan would be SuDSeQuenlIy WOrktQ aHu COnSlueitu Dt- fore giving final approval and recommen- dation of said plan.
 Tt subsequently developed that while the plan for validation had the universal approval of the banks of the country, the proposition for a central bureau met with objections by certain southern banks and cotton interests.
 At todays meeting of the committee the southern bankers were represented k~.VA AT- nAI- .f MT. Haight. representing the Liverpool cotton exchange.
 Full consideration was given to all the objections, and upon close analysis they were found to be based upon the following grounds:
 T. That the plan would give certain advantage to exchange buyers in New York by reason of the fact that the central bureau would be located there.
 "2. That the plan in its operation would prevent the ready negotiations, acceptance and payment of drafts drawn against cotton shipments.
 8. That under the plan the foreign buyer would not properly discriminate in the selection of his agents.
 A. That the plan of notification to the central bureau, as proposed, might be construed as placing additional respon- sibility upon the exchange buying banks for genuineness of bills of lading.
 To obviate the first objection it was suggested, with the assent of the repre- sentative of the foreign interests. that the central bureau, instead of sending ac- Acknowledgements of each bill Of lading, in response to notification, should give no information to anyone concerned, except only in cases where particular bills of lading had ben found forged or were otherwise ineffective, thus preventing the pyramiding or accumulation of losses. The committee considered the change this proposed would remove the first objec- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-02

union men were held during the day. at which plans for future action were discussed. At the adjournment of the last conference between President NC Creary and representatives of the Inter national unions involved, several mem bers of the delegation, headed by Pres .ident McCreary, prepared to depart for their homes to spend Labor Day. Pres ident McCreary, for the federation, and Secretary Bowen will remain here to continue their efforts to secure con ference with the railroad officials.
 No official statements from either the railroad companies nor the unions were issued during the day. The union men asserted matters had not yet progressed far enough to warrant them in making public their side of the controversy and the railroad officials declared they al ready have said all they have to say. Both sides. however. indicated that strike is not probable.
 All the notices from the union rcp~s- sentatives giving sO days notification of desr ed changes in the contracts were not received at the railroad offices to- night. The officials believe the ,'thers are In the mall,
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