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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
The First Duty.

IF, on the contrary. the International
law and prescriptions are naught but idle
words. the Mosltm clergy and the faith
ful Moslems then will deem it their duty
to conform themselves to the ordinances
OF Islamism. The first obligation, there
fore, Is for the MosIems to interdict Rus
sian-produced merchandise; this is the
hrst duty that each and all must OBJ
serve in accordance with patriotism and
the religious spirit We have already
telegraphed you to this effect. Now We
only await the result of the present in
terdiction or the response from the for
eiSn representatives who have received
the demand regarding the withdrawal Of
the Russian troops
tSignedi ''ABDOLLAH MAZENDERAN
MOHAMMED KAZEM KHORASSANI"
Those who recall the immediate re-
Spouse given in 1892 by the entire Per-
sian population to the great pontiffs
note prohibiting the use Of tobacco
and the influence it had In abolishing
the British tobacco monopoly in Persia
cannot doubt the consequences which
VIII follow the above prohibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
Quickly Sees the Joke.

There was a chuckle in the front rank
Of listeners, which spread back into the
room until 1t reached the standees
around the fireplace. The President
caught on; and smiled. Then he chuckled.
Then he roared with laughter. That
newspaper men might be dubbed had
not occurred to him just at the moment
he made that pun which will be flashed
over the continent, but it made a big
hit.
The President was introduced by Ar
thur Dodge, president Of the club. After
applause the President said:
The pleasure of coming here to meet
the representatives Of the national press
is very great. 1 was here about a year
ago and did wander on in an aimless
and irresponsible way about life in the
White House. / heard SO much about
that afterward that I am not going to
take you behind the scenes today. 1t
is characteristic of the Press Club that,
in your habitual desire to get Scoops
You should begin your New Year the day
before. l am going to have New Year
reception myself, but 1 have to wait
until Monday, SO that you have to pre-
pare yourselves two days in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
Hopes Everybody Will Be Pros
porous and Happy.
ADDRESS At PRESS CLUB
Thinks Newspaper Men "Clubable, "
and Laughs at Pun.
SHAKES HANDS WITH MEMBERS
Congratulates Organization on. Its
Success-Expresses Views on
the Profession.

Il sincerely hope that the next year
will be full of prosperity and as much
Happiness as can come to all Of Us in
this country is the New Year greeting
sent to the people Of the United States
by President Taft, through the members
Of the National Press Club, who well
coined him at an informal New Year
reception in their clubhouse yesterday
afternoon.
The big sitting room OF the club was
crowded with members when the Presi-
dent arrived, with his brother, Charles
p. Taft. and Capt, Archibald Butt. mill
tary aid to the President. Many OF the
members are personal friends Of the
President, and to each Of them he had
a word to say when the speechmaking
was over and the handwriting and ex-
pressions of good wishes began.
1t was a happy speech the President
made Just before he began 1t he espied
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley standing with a
group Of writer's. The President remark
ed, jovially, that he wondered how the
doctor got in with the newspaper men.
But the big hit which the presidential
happy New Year speech contained was
a pun, a regular unheralded, unpremedi-
tated pun. He was talking about clubs,
and how good Cubs are, and how nat
urally men flock to their clubs.
And" he said, there are no men
more clubable than members Of the
press"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
Offers His Congratulations.

Il congratulate YOU on your organiza-
ton. congratulate you that you have
lasted a year. 1 congratulate you that
you mad the good sense to reflect your
president. 1 sincerely hope that your
prosperity will lie such as you go on
and your saving such that you can have
separate clubhouse built for yourselves
to meet your uses. 1 presume the craft of
newspaper men Is not rich, to speak mod
erately. but certainly the benefit TO be
derived by the members of the press
from such club that can hardly be
overstated. There are no men more club
able than members of the press.
II am in favor Of clubs but I always
think that clubs are better if they have
an addition to them which permits the
wives OF members to come in and run up
bills. 1t brings home to one the necessity
for little moderation in the use Of that
part of the club that is expensive, and
II introduces into the family belief tina t
life rs partnership after all. And, there
fore. l commend to you members of
this club the making of plans for bring
ing into 1t the ladies who ought to govern
your lives. and have no doubt in most
cases. If your experience is mine. do.
But l came here for very informal
meeting. gentlemen. did not come
charged even with the feeling that comes
to a man who Is to be subjected to a
roast at the Gridiron Club. / did not
even make that preparation that one who
has attended such dinners is in the habit
Of making: that is, confessing himself
with respect to all his sins and being
prepared to admit them to very kindly
company. Those who come before press
men for the first time are In the habit Of
either praising the press and its influence
and bowling before 1t, or of taking that
opportunity to indicate how it might be
improved. 1 have had SO much expert
ence in this matter that ! am going to
take neither course, for I have failed in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
View of Newspaper Men.

II believe press men are like all other
men of intelligence and education in the
community. There are leaders; there
are men of conscience, and men who are
not greatly burdened with 1t in the pro-
fession. The profession is like all other
professionalism the profession of the
law and the ministry and medicine. You
are proud of great many of them. Some
of them you are not proud of. But what
l wish to emphasize is that there is no
characterization that You can make Of
press men different from that which you
make of all professions in which q great
majority are gentlemen, and there are
some that you would be glad to have left
out of this profession, as of others.
Now. gentlemen, l thank you sincerely
for your welcome. / hope the next year
will be full OF happiness for you all. I
do not know that that wish can come
true, because happiness for some of you
will be sorrow for others. for you are en-
gagged in competition, we all are. but 1
sincerely hope that the next year will
be full OF prosperity and as much hap
piness can come TO all of US in this
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01
TAbR|z IS PEACEFUL
Persian Charge d'Affaires De-
MES Report of Disorder.
RUSSIANS NOT WANTED
People Have Protested Against
Presence of Cars Troops.
DETRIMENTAL TO BUSINESS.
Trade Statistics Show Decrease
Since the Coming of Foreign
Soldiers to Persia.
DETRIMENTAL TO BUSINESS.

In a recent issue of The Star a dispatch
from Paris, based on an article in lie
Temps. was published concerning the al
legged disorders and the peoples need for
protection at Tabriz. The matter being
called 10 the notice of Mira Ali Kun
Khan. the Persian charge daffaires in
this city, he denied that there is any dis
order in Tabriz or that there is any need
for protection on the part of the people
When asked If it was true. as the ar
ticle in lie Temps stated, that the Russian
troops are welcome at Tabriz. or that
they protect the inhabitants against pill
Laying tribes, the Persian charge d al
flares expressed establishment at the re-
port calling it unreliable and absolutely
without foundation.
The fact is said the charge d affaires,
THE people of Tabriz, from the beginning,
have protested against the presence of
Russian troops In their city. The Persian
foreign minister has sent vigorous pro-
tests against the same repeatedly. In
his answer to the British ultiulatum re-
garding the southern routes he recently
spoke of the presence of Russian troops
in Persian territory as being the first of
the two obstacles responsible for the re-
vival i'm certain localities of the disorders
Inherited from the old regime.
Appeal to Parliament.
Only the other day, when a large
mass meeting was held at Tabriz demon
strating against the British ultimatum,
the population of the city sent an appeal
to the Persian parliament which began
with an expression Of highest indigna-
ton against the unlawful. prOtracted stay
of the Russian troops in the city and
province, looking upon this ag-
gression as blow directed to their ma
tionaI independence lie Temps. from
which the report was taken. recently has
held the same view of this matter as the
Pcrsians. In an article which LIE Temps
published in October last. commenting
upon the British ultimatum and tho
Persian prime minister's answer thereto
the French organ said: The day upon
which the Russian government shall de-
eide to withdraw the troops, whose pro-
tracted presence on the Persian soil is ex-
asperating the population and depriving
the government OF an authority which is
indispensable to it, there is every reason
to believe that a great step Will have
been taken toward tranquility"
1t is pointed out in this connection that
other European papers are publishing
curroborations OF this fact. A Russian
paper. the Rietch, states in a late issue
concerning :he Russian troops in Persia,
that their stay considerably diminishes
the influence of the authorities and
paralyzes the normal activities of the
local institutions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

FOR RENT. No 1212 South 20th street, 14-room board tug house. two baths, servants house, furnace sl10. No. 1923 18th avenue, north. screened and papered nice con dition. s35.
 WEAkLEY x GOODMAN,
 2l20 First Avenue.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
TALK OF PLAN ID
 SPLIT NICARAGUA

New Orleans. June LA plan to make two independent republics out of .Nica- raeuan territory, one embracing the east ern and the other the western provinces, is said to have been outlined by certain adherents of the liberal party in that country according to members of the Gen. tral American colony here, who are taking keen interest in revolutionary movements accentuated by recent developments.
 This revolutionary talk is directed against Adolfo Diaz, who recently sue ceded Gen Juan J. Estrada, former Pres ident. and the liberals hint at collabora- tion with certain exporters in this city. Estrada and his former minister of gov ernment Gen. J. M. Moncada, are said to be headed for this port, where a secret conference is to take place. It is stated that General Estrada will be asked to further the division of Nicaragua and an- nounce himself as provisional president of the eastern division, with Bluefields as his capital. It is believed that Zelayas appointees are behind the scheme, two of whom were banished by Estrada, then President following the dynamiting of the Managua barracks February ,; that Es- trada has been reconciled to his former enemies and is willing to lend assistance in order that the liberal party may com mand the eastern division, where they predominate 10 to 1. The conservatives. Diaz's party, are predominant on the Pa- ciic side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
FLEET NOW GOES
 TO STOCKHOLM

Copenhagen, Denmark, June l.-Ihe second division of the United States At lantic fleet sailed from Copenhagen at 6:30 o'clock this morning for Stock holm where the battleships are due to arrive on Saturday. The Swedish capi- tai is the second port in the itinerar. of the squadron's foreign cruise of in- ternational courtesy. The usual salute was fired as the warships passed out of the harbor.
 Washington, June 1.-Emperor Mich olas of Russia will visit the American battleships at Cronstadt during their stay from June II to IS. and afterward will receive Admiral Badger and the fleet officers in the palace at St. Peters- burg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
FLORIDA CANNOT
 VOTE AMENDMENT

Tallahassee, Fla, June 1.-The com mittee of the state legislature appointed to investigate the right of the present assembly to vote on the federal income tax amendment reported today through Chairman Dayton that such vote would be illegal.
 The Florida constitution provides that no member can vote on a proposed federal constitutional amendment unless he has been elected after the matter has passed Congress. It was deter mined 16 state senators had taken their seats since Congress submitted the proposition to the various legislatures.
 The house passed bill forbiddins screens, partitions and tables in sa- looms. It was acted on favorably by the senate some time ago. After sharp fight, resolution forced by Knight of Key West was passed direct ing the state treasurer to pay full sal ary to former Messenger James Ed wards, who was dismissed because he was named as the go-between in the re- cent alleged bribery case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
COMPROMISE IN
 LIQUOR TAX CASES

Jacksonville, Fla, June 1.-Sixty-on cases against 92 defendants charged with violations of the revised statues of the United States, pertaining to tax and on distilled spirits and other mat ters connected with the internal reve- nue laws were mol pressed by United States District Attorney John M. Cheney before Judge Locke in United States court today following the payment of s75.O00 to special agents of the internal revenue department, to reimburse the government for losses. The amounts paid by the several defendants were not announced. It is understood some were as high as $15,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
FIRST REPORTS OF
 THE SEASON TODAY
The New Orleans Cotton Market Expects ) Per
 Cent Acreage Increase

New Orleans. June 1.-At Il o'clock to- morrow morning New Orleans ume' the cotton market will listen to the hrst re- ports of the season from the cotton crop Government figures on acreage and conol- ton will be issued simultaneously. The reports are important and can hardly fall to cause exciting scenes around the fu- ture ring.
 The local trade has about made up It's mind that the report on acreage should show an increase of about per cent while the condition of the crop is expected to be about S5 per cent of the normal These figures will be used as the dividing lines reports above will cause decline while reports below will cause an ad- vance
 With all the nor emportant private bu- reau reports in and opinions at hano rom many travelling crop experts, even the bears have given up the idea of anything like an increase of per cent In the acre age. A few bears are still hoping Tor per cent, but that is about the maximum. Most bulls will be surprised at anything over per cent increase. le IS now gen e~a'ly accepted that first estimates on several states, notably Mississippi, were altoR Rether too high.
 IF regard to condition the general opin- ion seems to be that the government flg- ures will be higher than those from sev- era1 private bureaus as was the case last year. Many bears expect over S5. while some bulls think anything over S4 would be impossible. Eighty-fve is generally calieo the middle ground of opinion. The government figures last year of s2 will be exceeded, even in the opinion of the most bui,ish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
SUPREME COURT
 HAS WORK AHEAD

Washington, June 1.-Coincident with the ending of the term of the supreme court of the United States and the parting of the justices for their summer vacations has been the planning of an immense amount of work for the court when it meets again next October.
 Thirty-five cases, some of them of far reaching importance, have been reached for hearing on the first day of the next term, Cor as soon thereafter as prac- ticable.'
 Among the cases advanced are included those involving the validity of the indict- ment of Charles F. Munday and others growing out of the so-called Stracey coal land claims in Alaska, and of the indict- ment of James A. Patten and others on charges of violating the Sherman anti trust law in "cornerng' the cotton mar ket The review of the trial of Frederick A. Hyde and others on charges of land frauds on the Pacific coast will constitute still another prominent one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
EnR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENTSSicely furnished front room in private family, South High lands home. to one gentleman only; electricity, bath. References required.
 Call Bell phone 2S67. 4-l4 IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
GERMANY PLEASED
 WITH ARBITRATION

Berlin June 1.-The German govern ment's interest in President Taft's pro- posal for an unrestricted arbitration treaty has made favorable impression on those German newspapers which have commented on MT Taft's proposition.
 Notable among the newspapers looking with favor on the plan is the Cologne Gazette, which today said it is happy to find in it a final refutation of the legend that President Taft plans an ar bitration league aimed, to a certain ex- tent, against Germany. The newspaper declares such treaty as the one pro- posed by MT. Taft is quite possible and would be extremely beneficial and con- cludes:
 "A nation which maintains a chilly attitude toward plans for avoiding war risks gross misunderstanding of its policies. This in the long run would be worse than all the possible disadvant- ages which might result from its entry into an international peace league"
 The Berliner Abend Post thinks the arbitration proposal is a masterpiece of German diplomacy defeating the schemes of certain circles which have been con- tinually trying to embroil the United States and Germany.
 Government officials here refrain from expressing a definite opinion regarding the arbitration proposals with which they are not yet fully acquainted. Some skepticism is manifested here as to whether the proposed treaties will meet all expectations, particularly as to ques- tions to national honor and national fn- terests but 1t is thought they cannot do any harm and possibly may do much good.
 The concluding phrases of the Cologne Gazette's article today on the subject of al bitration seem fairly to reflect the general sentiment in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

CHEAP-Three passenger auto, In good condition. 55l0 1st ave. Bell q, Peo
 ples 23 Woodlawn 6-1-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
ARMY ON LONG HIKE
 REACHES HOUSTON

Houston, Tex, June -Four thous- and and five hundred regular soldiers of the United States army marched into Houston today and pitched their tents in the shade of park. They came from Galveston on hike under burn ing sun, but on their arrival it was said there had been no serious accidents, the men being well with the exception of few who were sent to the hospital suf- fering from heat prostrations. Nearly 24 hours of continuous entertainment will be provided for the officers and men here before their start for the re- turn march to Galv veston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Mortgage Sale

Under and by virtue of the power of attorney in a mortgage dated the 18th day of February, 1911, executed by S. Garden to the Birmingham Suit and Skirt house. recorded in volume 5S3, records of deeds. page 504, and which is hereby referred to. the undersigned will sell the personal property con- veyed by and described in said mort gage, viz; One dark bay horse, 8 years old weight $50 pounds; one top buggy and set of harness, to satisfy the in- debtedness thereby secured, including the expense of this foreclosures said sale will be made at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door. in Jefferson county. Alabama, on Monday, June 26. 1911. within the legal hours of sale.
 This May 25. 1911.
 BIRMINGHAM SUIT AND SKIRT HOUSE, Mortagee..
 ISADORE SHAPIRO,
 Attorney for MortaEes. S26-ft-fr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
CHAPTER
 IN HAYWOOD CASE


 Denver, Col, June Lone week after s. l.. Von Phul. the aviator of St. Louis, and two inn scent bystanders were wound ed in a midnight fussilade of shots fired by Harold F. Henwood, in a barroom here, the second chapter of the tragedy was written. George F.. Copeland, wealthy mining man of Victor Col, an innocent spectator twice hit by Hen woods bullets. died early today from the effects of the wounds
 Only yesterday Henwood entered a plea of not guilty when arraigned on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Von Puhl and June 3 was set for argu- ment for the defendants request to be admitted to bail.
 What effect Copeland's death will have on Henwood's case has not been deter mined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Notice to Contractors

Contractors are invited to submit sealed proposals for the erection of a brick, succeed addition, or wing, to the state capitol building, in the city of Montgomery, Ala.
 Plans and specifications may be had from Frank Lockwood. architect, Mont gomery. upon the deposit with him of certified check for twenty ($20OO) dollars for each set. The said check will be returned to the contractor de- posting same upon the return by him of the said drawings and specifications in good condition.
 All bids must be in the hands of the secretary prior to 12 o'clock, noon, Thursday. June s, 1911. The right to reject al bids is reserved
 Montgomery, Ala, May 24 1911.
 ALABAMA CAPITOL BUILDING COMMISSION. THOMAS M OWEN. Secretary. 5-25-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

FOR INTERPRETATIONS comfortable
 rooms in Birmingham seminary 1722
 9th avenue, north. Peoples phone 355. Bell phone 575. 5-o1-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
BUTTER AND EGGS
 TRUST" IS NEXT

Chicago, June 1.-Vigorous prosecu- tion of the governments suit to enjoin the Chicago Butter and Egg board from controlling prices of butter and eggs is expected to follow the recent de- cisions of the United States supreme court in the oil and tobacco cases. It is charged that the quotations com mittee of the board holds daily ses- sions, approximates the quantity of eggs and butter on hand and arranges the market price accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
DEATH CAUSED BY
 DYE IN STOCKING

Chicago, June 1.-Black stockings and tight shoes caused the death here yester- day of David Douglas Bowersack, owner of store on North Fifth avenue and other stores at Atlanta, Ga, and Chatta- nooga, Tenn. A tight shoe caused blis- ter on his heel and this was poisoned from the dye in his stocking, blood pois- oning developing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
LEGAL NOTICES
Nofice to Contracfors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at city engineers of flee, in city building, until 12 o'clock, noon, Wednesday, June IA, 1911, for laying about 5000 yards of brick paw ing on a concrete foundation; about 2O00 feet of granite curbing, and all necessary storm sewers, inlets, etc. Specifications furnished on application.
 A certified check for $500 must ac- company each proposal.
 The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 JULIEN SMITH, City Engineer, 5-25-21t Selma, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
CASTRO SHOWS
 UP AT LISBON

Washington, June 1.-Former Presi- dent Cipriano Castro of Venezuela mas been found at Lisbon. Upon learning his whereabouts definitely the state oc- nartment cabled the American charge d,affaires to inform the Portuguese ,overnment that Castro should not pc
 ,,.tsd to organize a filibustering exnedftion against the present govern ment of Venezuela.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

TOW ROUND TRIP RATES Detroit via Chicago $3O.25 Niagara Falls $31.oO
 St. Paul $38.2O SEMINOLE LIMITED 1921 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

Splendid opportunity for high class stock salesman of ability. Write, giving expe- rience and references, to 320 Candler building, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
NEW LENS IN OLD F FkAMES

If your eye glasses have a lens broken Jas. H. Finder will match the broken piece accurately and scien- tincally at a reasonable cost 3os N Nineteenth street.