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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
ARRESTS ORDERED
 IN L0R|MER PROBE
Illinois Senate Orders Three Arrests For Contempt
 In Bribery Case

Springfield H., April 26.-Edward Tilden, Chicago packer, and William C.. Cummings and George M. Benedict, president and cashier of the Drovers Trust and Savings bank of Chicago were ordered arrested on a contempt charge by the Illinois senate shortly after o'clock tonight. The vote was 40 to z. -
 This action by the senate was taken on recommendation of the senate brib- cry investiga tion committee after Ti,- den, Cummings and Benedict through their lawyers, had refused to produce Tilden's personal bank accounts for the months of May, June. July and Au- gustf 1909.
 The committee believes these bank accounts will show evidence of the use of money in the election of William Lorimer to the United States Senate. Tilden had submitted an affidavit be- fore the committee stating that these accounts show nothing directly or in directly bearing upon the election of Lorimer. He also had offered, in Q letter to the committee, to allow one member to come to Chicago and ex- anime these bank accounts, Tilden made the express stipulation in this letter, however that he should be al- lowed to designate the member
 Lieut.. Gov. John G. Oglesby imme- diately following the adoption of the commiree recommendation, announced that he would not assume the respon- sibility of issuing the warrants for the arrest of the three Chicago men.
 Senator Helm, chairman of the in vestigating committee, then made a motion which, In effect. took from the shoulders of the lieutenant governor the responsibility and placed it direct ly upon the senate. It was adopted
 Lieutenant Governor Oglesby said late tonight that he had not yet signed the warrants ordered by the senate for the arrest of Edward Tilden, w. G. Cummings and George M Benedict
 y''No, have not signed the warrants said Mr. Oglesby in reply to ques- tion, "and may not do so until tomor- roy afternoon"
 The warrants are now in the pos session of Sergeant -at-Arms Finn of the senate, waiting MT. Oglesby's sigma ture before they can be served
 s It had been expected an assistant sergeant at arms would leave for Chi cago with the warrants tonight for service tomorrow morning. It now ap- pears probable the warrants will not be served before Friday or Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
COMMISSION
 GOVERNMENT IS ENDOWED

Chattanooga, April 26.-(Special. .)-Fol- lowing the issuance this morning of a fiat by Chancellor T. N. Mcconnell at Cleveland, Tenn, in response to peti- ton filed by T. N. Vandyke, member of the board of public works. ct al, against T. c. Betterton, ct al., Deputy Clerk and Master Miss Pearl McMillin issued tenn porary injunction here this afternoon en- joining T. c. Thompson, T. c. Betterton, H. Clay Evans, J. H. Warner and A. N. Slcan, who were elected respectively president and four commissioners yes- terday in the first election held under Chattanooga's new commission form of government from taking the offices on May to which they were elected.
 Chancellor Mcconnell has set next Sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
Says They Have Good Opin- ion of Their Birming-
 ham Properties
SUSPENSION DUE TO
 MISUNDERSTANDING
Wire Buildings "Will Eventually Be Used for Some Form of Steel Manufacture"-Ho to
 Operate at Profit"

New York. April 26.-statng this aft ernoon that work on buildings of the steel plant at Birmingham would be completed, Chairman Gary of the United States Steel corporation, explained that misunderstanding on the part of Bir- mingham officials had been responsible Tor suspension of construction operations The statement says that the corporation officials, fearing the impending tariff measure reached in the House would af- feet the price of wire products, instructed the local officials at Birmingham to post pone consideration of contracts for resi- dences or for extension or equipment of the mills
 The instructions were misinterpreted, the statement says. and work on the plant was suspended. When New York officials heard of the apparent misap- prehension of instructions, construction work was ordered resumed
 The statement asserts the wire build ings will eventually be utilized for some lines of steel manufacture"
 Among other things, Judge Gary said, in explaining conditions:
 hc SADoiuidly COillpdlleS OI lne On1teu States Steel corporation have been work ing upon a plan for the expenditure of large sums for extension and new build ings and equipment at Birmingham A large part of the building has been con- structed and will be promptly completed in fact, the work could not be interrupt ed without serious detriment.
 This work includes a large reservoir and water plant and large number of by-product coke ovens for the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and also includes a large wire plant for the manufacture. among other things of wire products by the American Steel and Wire company. It was intended to erect a large number of residences for our company by the men to be employed, and it was also intended to install ex- tenslve machinery.
 There has been no intention or effort to influence or antagonize legislation. We present our views and reasons when asked but submit without question to the de- cision of those who are responsible for legislation and its result. We have a good opinion of the Birmingham properties and hope in time to operate them at reasonable profit. Our action, however, has been and will be based on what we consider sound business principles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
TARIFF DEBATE
 IN pDQgAA LINES House DevOtes Entire Day to Discussion of Free
 List Bill

Washington, April 26.-The Houston bill to increase the House of Representatives to a membership of 433 and apportion the basis of the recent federal census, will be taken up in the House tomorrow. An nouncement to this effect was made at the close of today's debate on the free list bill and 1t is intimated that the House will dispose of the apportionment bill before the close of tomorrows session.
 The tariff debate today covered broad lines. MT. Norris of Nebraska attacked the combination controlling the Brazil coffee output and urged changes in the , tariff laws which would permit the United States to break up the control now alleged to be exercised by the Brazil ian combination over the wholesale price and the supply of coffee In the United States market.
 MT. James of Kentucky delivered a most stirring democratic speech in sup port of the free list measure, replying to the criticisms of the bill made yesterday by Minority Leader Mann and attacking the republican policy of protection. MT Hobson of Alabama also spoke in favor of the measure, pleading for greater con- sderation of the cotton growing industry and the development at home of the trade in cotton fabrics. now partly monopolized by foreign countries
 Representative Ollie James of Kentucky replied to Representative Warburnton of Washington, new republican insurgent member, who asked why the democrats had not put rice and sugar on the free list.
 q am in favor of letting rice and sugar in free" retorted MT. James, ''as soon as you can show me some other way to raise the revenue for the government
 Attacking the Brazilian coffee monopoly as a monsters that is a daily ''unvited guest at every breakfast table in the land" Representative Norris of Nebraska urged the adoption of an amendment to the tariff law, which will permit the United States to break up the alleged combination.
 MT. Norris declared that since Brazil in 1908 entered into a combination with large financial interests of the United States and other countries to control the price of coffee, the wholesale price in New York had risen from SIC a pound for No. Rio coffee to 13Hc. This rise was due solely, he said, to tht fact that Brazil has restricted the production of coffee. and dictated absolutely the amount that could be put on the market at any time and the price at which 1t must be sold. MT. Norris said he did not believe either the antitrust laws or the present tariff laws of the United States were wide enough in their scope to let this government reach the foreign monopoly.
 By changing the tariff law so as to give the United States chance to discriminate against all of Brazil's exports to this country he said the government would he able to crush the monopoly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
SUPPLIES TO BE
 WATCHED CLOSELY

Mexican, Wash, April 26.-The war department was notified today by Gen eral Duncan of the department of Texas that orders had been issued to Colonel Steever in command at Fl Paso, pro- hibiting the passage of supplies across the Rio Grande except through Juarez
 If the rebels gre permitted to take supplies across at any point" said Colonel Steever, this would simply open the doors to carry across the river whatever they want; they could con ceal ammunition, etc., in sacks of four baled hay and other packages"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
BASEBALL GIVES
 NATIONS EXAMPLE

Minneapolis. April 2s.-That the disputes between the nations should be settled by an umpire. as disputes between rival American baseball teams are settled. was the keynote of an address delivered by Baron D'Estournelles de Constant. tho French statesman. before the students of the University of Minnesota today. Baron de Constant spoke of the wastefulness of war.
 ball.'' the Baron said. When you have troubles and disputes you do not start boxing with each other. Though some times they almost end in fights, self control and discipline prevail and the matter Is settled. Why not do the sams in war;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27

urday as the date for the hearing to de- termine the permanency of the injunc- ton.
 The petition, which was filed by the law firms of Pritchard & Sizer and Cham bliss & Chambliss and Spears & Lynch, attacked the constitutionalty of the new charter upon more than twenty counts.
 J. B. Sizer presented the fiat, accom- panied by former Chief of Police T. P. McMahon, who is recognized as the virt- ual leader of the fight against the new charter.
 The action of the so-called machine party has aroused unparalleled excite ment here and the city is thrown into a political furor tonight. Groups of ex- cited persons are gathered on the street corners reading the extras issued by the local papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
1--Republican factions resting.
 Gary explains recent action.
 A1Iaped dvuaruitara ara iaiIad k

1-Republican factions resting.
 Gary explains recent action.
 Alleged dynamiters are jailed
 Commission government enjoined Spain protest to Mexico.
 Conspiracy charged against railroads. 2-Burnett will build new store. 3-Busy day at Sunday school conven-
 ton.
 $3,OOO,OO0 raise in assessments.
 Ask release of Jinright. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Inspection tour made
 Police active in March. . To lecture on prison work.
 To open bids on rescue station. 6-Sports. 7-Society. S-Taft addresses meeting of blind. 9ABessemer Vets have exercises. Labor convention ends. 11-Market page. 12-Reductions made on Lake ores.
 President Finley optimistic.
 Observe Confederate Memorial day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
Tariffs Suspended

Washington, April 26.-Tariffs filed with the interstate commerce commis- sion by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and other southwestern interstate car riers, changing their relations with the Manufacturers Railway association of st. Louis, today were suspended by tho commission from their effective date. May l. until August 2s next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-27
FLORIDA IS COMING

Tallahassee, Fla, April 2e.-Rep- resentative Chase introduced a volumnous and sweeping bill to- day providing for a commission form of government for all Florida cities having population of over 1000 inhabitants. M,
 The bill provides that cities shall avail themselves of a commission form of government whenever they may desire 1t. It provides for the aholishment of mayors and alder men, for election and recall, and < for five commissioners.
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The revolutionists fear Reyes will con- vince President Diaz that Minister Linn antour has persuaded the president into granting too many concessions It is Limantour and Reyes that have never been on good terms, and the latter IS predisposed to pick flaws In Limantour's work.
 When announcement was made that General Reyes was to return to Mex ico, President Diaz was informed by tele- gram that his presence might jeopardize negotiations. Just what action Diaz took is not known. but Reyes postponed his 
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

was constructing and wondered only
if this was a device . stop their
speeding. since to force their cars
through the heavy. holding sand Of
the makeshift road would have re-
quired 60 elephant instead Of horse
power.
At last it was finished and again
the road was thrown opon 10 tho pub
lie. There was no si-n Of the i'm
provements except that me road had
been oiled TO lay the d. a cCnCes-
sion for which the Auto club had
vainly clamored for several seasons.
The Bayvillo road ran straight for
more than a mile to the Gilman
place. where the smooth track turned
again in gentle curve 70 run through
a thick growth of pine At the far
end was a similar growth, but in be
tween was the famous measured mile
by which auto speed was judged.
At first the autOiS-s. suspoofiD- Il
trap. ran at a legal speed and hoo'cd
NJ benson o. his station. Gradually
the feeling wore of and Gilman.
watching the progress OF events with
paternal interests, smiled on the con
stable.
Tomorrow will tell the tale he
eXu,ted. "Tom0rrOy You and and
the Gilman auto supprcszor will be
the talk OF the country. b the end
Of n week ] should have 900 orders
for suppressoTs- I'll give d library TO
the town that will maze Carnegie's
look like a dog kennel"
Tomorrow il is" as=eutaf Ben
son lets 20 up to the house and
talk II over again"
The transporting Gilman led the
way 10 the hOuse-a-1 the cellarette
and carefully every move was re-
hearsed.
The n1Orrow would be Saturday
and as Bayville lay along the road to
various weekend resorts a further
rich haul was anticipated The ius--
tice OF the peace moved into a tenn
poraTy court on the Gilman grounds
and the president OF The Village took
his stand beside Gilman, Just within
the gates
There was not long to wait 4 car
shot around the curve AT the lower
end Of the road. and as Il passed the
marker Of the measured mile Benson 8
assistant pressed e button that set
in motion a split second clock within
a box beside the gate.
Il had not quite com 0ieted the sec
ond revolution when the second as
sistant pressed the button at the end
OF the mile. Benson nodded 20 Gil
man, who turned a brass lever near
the clock.
The next instant the car and a part
OF the road vanished from sight. but
2 moment later the road bed reap
peared. The section Of the road some
60 feet long was built upon e truss
and 50 cleverly count erwe{Zkred that
as soon as the car had rushed down
the inclined plane formed by the tilt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

preacher"
Half an hour later the newly-mar-
ried pair climbed into the car again
after handshakes all around. In the
interval no cars had been trapped. as
even the timers had come into the
ceremony.
Scarcely had the men returned to
their posts when a car came into
sight, but at 80 slow "A speed that it
soon became apparent that there
would be no chance to make an ar
rest.
As It rolled up 10 the trap Benson
stared, for he recognized his first VIC
Tins. ono OF the men sprang from
the cars as IL came 10 a stop and ap-
preached the little group about tho
timing box.
Here Is a paper for you" he an
nounced as he thrust a document In
70 the constable's unresi3ting hands.
1T is temporary injunction 70
straining you from endangering life
and limb in your effort 20 make ar
rests. You will answer Monday and
show cause why the order should not
ne made permanent"
You've shut US up for the day"
admitted Gilman ruefuily, but I
guess that we can yaCate that in
junction"
Il guess you can't" retorted tho
other. Il happen 10 be a lawyer and
I acted once before for n client IN a
case where a chain across the road
WAS made uge Of. 10 was decided then
that since scOrchiuR was a INSIDE
mcauOr and not a crime n was not
lawful TO endanReT life and limb In
an effort 70 make an arrest"
The man climbed back into his car
with a hooking laugh nd tho auto
flashed down the road at vastly ac-
celebrated speed. The trappers regard
ed each other dismalIy.
Il didn't dream Of an Injunction"
Rrowled Benson. There amt n
Judge IN the state that don't own an
auto and who won't decide againgt us.
I guess we've been stuug, dad bling
Gilman regarded the brass lever
sorrOwfuIIy That cost me $3Z,-
s16.29," he said more I'm sorrow th4a
IN anger. 1--WE took I'm 5000 IN fines.
g for the license and the fudge got
SO for marvin 'em, but that's MA
own. I guess I won't sell many Of tho
traps on that showing"
"But think Of tho happy pair that
you made one" reminded The town
clerk, Who was not Interested in the
financial aspect
q hope they're happy $32,s1s.2o
worth" he said aioWly. That's
what Il cost me % make them happy.
guess wont % - again g. hUr~r.
II would have been better ~ T had -f-
my time in On tnal eDnbis.-"
and iceboat," and he slO@
toward the house 70 giss tT r-t.l -
ton 70 the new invention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

date and hou~ OF laying on each egg.
and the invention had smashed a
score Of eggs in Beus1u's henhOusc.
the constable had been no admiTer of
GiIUan's inventive genius.
He had been paid for the eggs and
the lost time OF the which had
been too scared 20 lay for more than
a month. hut Mrs Benson had never
stopped talking about the foo-ishnoss
Of trying 20 experiment on nature.
and Benson had been badly enough
hcnpsCked before then by his volub, e
spouse.
Il have an idea" continued Gil
man. The only way 20 stop these
scOrchers IS 10 make it impossible for
them 70 escape In the city they have
the bicycle police"
4 amt goin' TO ride one Of them
steam bicycles a. my age. holly pro-
tested the constable. besides they are
over the county line before we can
reach them"
u was about 70 explain that for
thai very reason the bicycle police
would be no good here" continue Gill
man Il have another and far more
practical idea. II you viii come mp 10
the house and have q g'ass Of wine
WI make a rough sketch Of ny
plan"
The prefer OF n plan did not appeal
Benson but the prospect Of drink
Gii and he willingly followed - the
big house wei back from the road. =
dozen daring autoisrs dashed past the
measured nile without being reward
ca by The sight Of Be0sCu's grotcsQue
fury and found the sport rather dull
II was nearly evening when Benson
went away. 10 return after supper. &C
Cowpanigd by tls justice OF the peace
and the president Of the village.
They. too. remained long in ses-
sion with the bottle and the plan and
when at last they left. il was with
many assurances OF their entire sup
port in Gilmau's p'an provided that
gentleman stood the entire cost.
Won't cost the town q cent" de-
clared the inventor little thickIy.
for they had sat long over the bottle
90 You les lemue put one in an when
the other towns hear 'bou: II I'll
make 'nozzs- million. Goo night"
lie watched che six men progress
uusteadily toward the gate wondering
how Il was thai six went. when but
three had come. and hoping that the
other three were not auto spies
Then he tuUbIed upstairs to dream
% the tine when his lawn again
should he ss green as nature had in
tended and be could sit II peace on
the front piazza.
The ensuing weeks were busy times
on the Gilman place Even the ma
tives were not informed OF the mean
ing Of the excavations.
The read was BACKED and a tempo
rz-y road laid down through Giiman's
fields % that the auto v!Olators did
not see the huge work that Gilman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

in two OF 'em at once"
BE glad you got one" reminded
Gilman What chance would you
have had OF stopping this fellow"
That's right" assented the consta-
BILE as he followed the inventor down
the stairs.
This time the profanity was lack
ing, but the girl was sobbing hysteric-
ally on the mans shoulder and he was
so occupied in soothing her that he
did not hear the approach Of the par
ty. II was not until Gilman called to
him that he looked up.
Il say" he cried, What does all
this mean?"
You've been caught IN the Gilman
auto trap" explained the inventor
proudly. you were running your
car at the rate Of 58 miles an hour
and the legal rate Is 10. You fellows
used to run right past. but you can't
do It any longer-not with this In
vention in the road"
Good old car" exclaimed the cap
tive, pattlng the steering wheel affec-
tionately. ~ figured out that 40 was
the best she could do ~ she was
push ed. Fifty-eight, you say?"
Gilman nodded as he signed 20 the
men to lift the car from its bed. He
was about TO speak when the young
man went on
you didn't happen TO catch a chap
in a light green car OF about the
same appearance. did you? ?" he asked
anxiously. IF you haven't seen him
yet, I'll pay his fine along with mine.
! would be a shame to stop him; he's
in such a hurry, you know"
He seemed 10 be-" assented Ben
son. Hes went past, but we're not
taking more'n one at a time yet"
Did he see our drop" was the
anxious inquiry, and again Gilman
shook his head.
He came around the bend about
a minute too late" he explained.
He went right on. We didn't try to
stop him"
Bully" cried the young man.
turning to the girl. He won't stop
this side OF Chester, Nell. and by that
time we'll be hitcbed hard and fast"
"ElOpers asked Benson interest
eddy, and the young man smiled.
II should say we were" he afseut-
ed. We came all the way from town
We thought we had made our exit 50
quietly that we would be able 70 come
along and get married without In
decent haste. Just as We got out into
the country We saw that we were be-
ing followed. and we didn't dare stop.
/ was afraid that he would catch up.
as his car is the faster o. the two. but
you. gentlemen, very kindly inter
venes, ana hs will probably spend the
rest Of the day looking for us.~
Come right upstairs" urged the
constable Hospitality. THE justiceTi
fine you, then the town cIcrk'll issue
a license 20 you and you can have the
Justice hitch you or well send for q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

ing of the road section, the latter re-
turned TO the surface, showing scarce
y Q break in the wcll-oilcd ToadDed.
Gilman secured the section with a
reverse push 0f Ito lever and led the
wa down d rgi. - stairway to the
vault beneath.
Until a switch was thrown and the
current turned into the light circuit
nothing was % lie seen though mas
cuHEo profanity and shrill feminine
screams suora the ear.
when the ii-lts went on. it was
seen that the motor was Lcdded in the
soft clay Il the foot Of the incline.
The sticky. holding mass flied a pit
80 fest long and no auto could force
its way through the mixture
Gilman had plan1 to meet all
emergencies, and he lost no time in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

the men in relays so that the trap
could be sprung as frequently as the
cars could be lifted from the clay
buffer.
Tho entire time consumed in this
case had seen less than ten minutes.
Allowing that with practice greater
speed could be developed. the trap
should pay from $500 to 800 an iIour
on busy days. The trap would pay
for itself in six months.
After that IL would be all profit,
though. OF course. in time the people
would get wise, but even from the
strangers a profit might reasonably
he expected after that.
There was a five-minute wait be-
fore the next car came in sight; a
low gray racer containing a man and
a girl. There was no need OF q clock