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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
GIVES DEFINITION OF MARKET CORNER Second Argument in the Cotton Case Is
 Brought Up

Washington October 2s.-Admissions of defects in the indictment of James Patten Eugene Scales, Frank B. Hayne and VII liam P. Brown on charges of conspiracy to run a sl00oO,o00 corner on cotton fin 1910 on the New York cotton exchange, 'n violation of the Sherman antitrust law. were made in the supreme court af the United States today by Solicitor Gen eral Bullitt for the government. The oc- casion was the second argument over the indictment, the court not being willing to decide last spring the correctness of the decision of the New York federal court In quashing several vital counts in the in- dictment.
 The new solicitor general had barely stated to the court that the question fin the case was the decision of the lower court that the Sherman antitrust law dld not prohibit the running of cor ner'' before Chief Justice White suggest ed that he would be pleased to have the government at some time define just what 1t meant by "corner" MT. Bullitt re- sponded it was a combination among deal- CTS in commodity, or outside capitalists, for the purpose of buying up the greater portion of the commodity and holding it Ddek IIOID EHlt AHtlA tiit otiildHI HD Aei outran the limited supply as to advance the price abnormally.
 Now. I want you to show how the in- dictment fits that dednition?' added the chief justice.
 That led the solicitor general 10 an nounce that he abandoned the third count of the indictment. because the lower court found there was no charge in 1t that tho defendants were to hold back the cotton from sale.
 Getting right down to brass tacl<s " declared MT Rullltt, T frankly admit that the other count, the 70, has one defect az there is no express statement In 1t that the combination was created to withhold from the market the cotton bought"
 The solicitor general said that In dealing with this defect the government ad- yanced two arguments. One was that the lower court construed the count to charge the running of corner and the supreme court could do nothing now but accept that interpretation, notwithstsAld- ing it might have the duty to examine the interpretation if there was a convic- ton and an appeal. The second argu- ment MT. Bullitt said, was that the gov ernment has used the word corner" in the count and everybody In the world knew that a corner included a withhold ing from sale Justice vandeventer sug- gested that the man who drafted the in- dictment did not have that in mind. per- haps, for immediately after the word "corner," he had defined the term without including a charge of withholding rom sale
 Finally MT. Bullitt admitted that if neither one of these arguments was ac- ceptable the government had no case.
 Former Senator John c. Spooner will be heard tomorrow in defense of the &C., cused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
]AIL DELIVERY Al
 CLAYTON IS FO|LED
Negroes Had Filed Cells With Butcher Knife When
 Discovered by Sheriff

clanton. October 2s.-tspeciall-By the timely arrival in the corridor of the county jail here this morning a jail de- livery was narrowly averted when Sheriff Jones discovered several prisoners in the main har attempting to effect an escape. having sawed the cells with a butcher knife. They were all placed back in their cells and put under the watchfnl eye of a guard.
 II seems that Sheriff Jones was going into the prison to feed the prisoners and just as he reached the corridor saw four negroes, who are under indictment for murder. In the general corridor irving 10 make their way through brick wall There were five others seeking safety who were under indictment on minor offenses. The negroes made no attempt to attack tho sheriff hut submitted quietly ws n approached by the county official
 The instrument used by the negroes in saving the steel bars of the cells was an old butcher knife used by tho janitor several months ago when he was en- gagged in scraping the floors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
HALE COUNTY FAIR
 AT GREENSBORO Large Attendance, Highly Creditable Exhibits and
 Racing Features

Greenshoro, October 2s Specially The Hale County Fair opened teday with ! large crowd in attendance and highly creditable exhibits in the various dcpari- ments. Ono thing especially noticeable was the fact that everything s c0pIpiefc. all the exhibits in place. and no con fusion anywhere
 All of the places of business in town were closed. at noon today the citizens going 10 the fair grounds enmasse. led by Nappfs band.
 Horses from Tuscaloosa, Marion and Greensboro were entered in the trottins and running race this afternoon. NV I. Torberts horse, "city of Greenshoro." won the trottiug race, while the running race was also won by another of Torbert's horses
 Everybody Is heaping congratuia upon W, E. Torbert. president of fha fair association, for the wonderful sue- cess he has made of the fair Tomorrow Is ladies' day. There will be a floral pG- rade, motorcycle races, horse races and other attractions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
$300,0 ,000 COMPANY
 IS ORGANIZED

Montgomery. October 2s--tspecial.)-- With capital stock of ssoo.ooo the Fidelity Mortgage and Bond company of Montgomery filed articles of incorpora- ton with Judge of Probate ]. B. Gas ton Tuesday. The company will do a general bonding and guarantee business. T J. Loyejoy president of the Mont gomery Bank and Trust company and tho Alabama Fidelity and Casualty company Is president of the corpora ton, The other gtockho olders. with the exception of two, are Montgomery men. Business will be started with fully paid in capital stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
STEAMER FLOATED
 AND GOES ON WAY

Mobile, October 2ss-The Mallory Line steamship Comal. Captain Avery. from Mobile Tuesday afternoon for Tampa ana New York. went aground shortly after nightfali yesterday on Q bar near sand island light, off the entrance to Mobile bay channel. Tho Coinals distress sig nals were picked up at both Fort Nor gan and at the Mobile station. Tugs were sent to her assistance. After working all night the vessel was hoated about day. light and, according to reports. proceeded on hcr way to Tampa. having sustained small damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
DECRE EASE IS SHOWN IN COTTON RECEIPTS Over. 1000 Bales Short in
 Talladega COMMISSIONERS MEET J. E. Lanier Died Early Yesterday, Heavy Pear Crop From Young
 Trees--Exceptionally Good
 Juries in Circuit Court
COMMISSIONERS MEET

Tallaeega. October 23.-fSpecia19- Cotton is worth more in Talladega by sio per bale than 1t was the same time last year, but the receipts are 1OOO bales short. The local receipts of cot ton this date is 1858 bales. against tseo in 1911, and 5370 in 1910. One year since cotton was selling on the streets at s.soo, while today the price is i0.90c.
 Commission Meeting
 The city commission held it's usual meeting last night, all the body being yresent, but nothing outside of audit ing and allowing accounts, and trans acting routine business was done.
 J. C. Lanier Dead
 J. c. Lanier died at his home in this county at } o'clock Wednesday morn ing. The funeral will be at his home and at the Methodist church at La nlers, on the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. MT. Ianier had was not unexpected. He was one oi the most prominent men Of the county He leaves a large family.
 Heavy Pear Crop
 A. Wilcox. who Is prosperous farm CT or ils A-t4S NNN-.ef '4e% three young pear trees to bear heavy crop this year He has gathered twen- l. and one-half bushels off these trees selling the- pears ct sl per hushen
 Coed Juries Secured
 Much comment Is made on tho ex- ceptionaily good iuries now serving the circuit court. Three fuli iuries are in attendance. all of them being representative farmers. whose presence is needed in the cotton fields. but whc are doing their duty as citizens, The rev jury law has been severely crtti- cized, but it's general effect has beer to secure n better class of citizens foI that service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
FAIRBANKS SPEAKS
 IN BEHALF OF TAFT

St. Louis. October 23.-Charles W. Fair banks, former vice president. in an ad- dress here to the City club today urged its members to vote for the reelection of President Taft. He declared he held no spirit of revenge against any who might differ from him.
 T want to tell you that the temple of republication is laid, and still Is as solid az when 1t was founded many years ago.. he said.
 The former vice president departed this afternoon for Hannibal, Mo, and north ern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
IN FAVOR OF
 RUSSIAN TRADE

Cleveland. O.. October 2s.-Deciaration in favor of trade relations with Russia upon their former friendly basis was made by the National Implement and ve- hicle association in its convention to- day It was agreed that the association and its membership should work to re- establish the Russian trade.
 F. c. Johnson of Springfield. O.. prcs- tdent, is presiding over the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
Mobile Greeks Loyal

Mobile, October 23.-A number of Mo- bile Greeks left today for New York from whence they sail for the battlefield abroad. A subscription taken up among the Greek colony supplied money for trav- cling expenses. More men will be sent from Mobile later on, it Is said. if the Rallsans continue ablaze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
w. A. BINFORD FOUND
 DEAD IN MADISON
Huntsville Will Send Strong Delega- ti0n to Tennessee River Improve
 ment Association

Huntsville. october es.-fspecial--W. A. Binford was found dead in his bed yester- day morning at his home near this city. JI.s death was caused by paralysis oe the heart The deoeased was SS years of ago and is survived by a widow and seven children. Mir Binford had not been i'll, but was in rundown condition physical ly. He had held responsible positions with a number of the large firms Of the city and was at the time or his death tookkeeper for Putnam Brothers.
 Huntsville will send a delegation to South Pittsburg, Tenn, on November iS. to attend the sixteenth annual convention of the Tennessee River Improvement as- sociation Ben P. Hunt of this city is a member of the executive board, and R. P Pettus is one of the vice presidents.
 Ed Speice and Tom Mason, both well known soft drink men of this city, were gent to Jail yesterday afternoon Tor re- fusng to answer questions asked them by the present grand jury. The foreman of the jury has declared the men shall remain in jail until they decide to talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
BLACKMON SPEAKS
 AT SYLACAUGA OCT. 28

syiacauga. October 1-tspeciai. .)--con- gressman Blackmon will speak here in the interest of his candidacy for reelection to his present office next Monday.
 Also on next Friday. October 25. repub- lican speakers are advertised to speak here. They will also speak at other places in the county during tho week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
WRIGHT TRIAL SET FOR NOVEMBER Il. Negro Desperate Will Be Arraigned at Fort Payne CALL EXTRA SESSION Chancery Court Convenes Next Month. U. D. C. Chapter to Be Formed by
 Ladies of Fort Payne-Prop-
 erty Changes Hands
CALL EXTRA SESSION

Fort Payne October 2S.-6speciai.) .)-No- trial of Will Wright. the negro desperado who terrorized this part of DeKalb coun- ty several days last August when he shot three men and killed one, and kept q posse of several hundred men out search ing for him for three days and nights. sherif Thomas c. Harris has already be- gan summoning the 1urymen from which to select l2 men to try this negro. He will be tried here before Judge w. W Haralson. judge of the Ninth judicial cir cuit who has called this extra session of court in order to try this man as speedily as possible.
 It will be remembered that Will Wright was severely wounded before he was cap tured. and his arm was amputated after his arrest. He has about recovered from hIs wounds and is well enough to stand trial at this time.
 On account of the fear of mob violence at the time of his capture he was secret ly carried to Gadsden and placed in Jail remains for he will not be brought to Fort Payne until just before the trial.
 Chancery Court Next Month
 This week is being devoted by the reg ister in chancery, Earl Cochran, to the taking of testimony preparatory to the holding of chancery court here the first week in November, when Chancellor Simpson will be present to hold the regu- lar term of chancery court
 There Is so much testimony to be taken that the entire week will be required for that purpose, as the docket for this term seems to be an unusually heavy >one.
 Form U. D. c. Chapter
 The ladies of the town and suround- ing country have decided to organize a chapter of the Daughters of the Con federacy. and will meet on Saturday at the courthouse at this place for that pur- pose.
 Property Transfers
 Dr. J. B. Haralson and brother. Judge W. W. Haralson, have purchased the Parrish property on the corner of Main street and Gault avenue. This Is one of the best located pieces of business property in town and they contemplate the erection of a brick building on 1t at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
Discount Rate Raised

Berlin, October 2s.--The Saxon bank to- day raised It's discount rate + pfonnig The German Imperial bank management Is meeting and an increase in It's discount rate probably will be made Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
MEN FIND S6OOO WHILE RAZ|NG HOUSE
Snug Sum Discovered by
 LabOrers Near Gadsden
CAR SHORTAGE IS FELT
Fifty-Two Cases for Trial-Laborers Wanted at Southern Steel Plant. Mrs. R. D. Morgan Thrown
 From Vehicle and Hurt

Gadsden, October Especial. )--while workmen were raging the old Ben Whor
 ton home at Whortons Bend. few miles from Gadsden they found s5O00 or S6OoO. Grady Vineyard and man named Craig Ben Whorton probably was one of the richest men of Etowah county In his day. He died about 80 years ago. and 1t has been reported many times since then that large sum of money was hidden in the house. Heirs to the whor- ton estate are making an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
GE|CER HOLDS FIRST
 FAIR IN NOVEMBER
Will Be Initial Exhibition
 Ever Held in Sumter
NEWCOMERS LOCATE
Kentucky and Tennessee Stock Rais- res Purchase Sumter Lands--Will
 Erect Model Farm Buildings.
 Building Active in Geiger

Geiger. October 23.-(Special.) .)--Great preparations are being made for the first fair ever held in Sumter county. which will occur on November 6, !. and 9. Agri- cultural and live stock pursuits have been on the upward trend fin this section for the past several years. and nothing could be more befiting than an exhibition that will bring together all the best of tho re- turns from the fields and the many breed ing farms where thoroughbreds are now installed to take the place or the common stock.
 Tick eradication in Sumter county, al- though the methods have been objected to, not the policy, has done much toward bringing about the change for more and better horses. cattle, sheep and hogs. The fair at Geiger will show many fne rings of this stock. besides the neighboring counties in Mississippi and Alabama are affiliating and the exhibition will be more interstate than local.
 Stock Raisers Locate
 N H. Stringer of Franklyn, Ky. who recently bought 16O acre farm two miles out from Geiger, has moved his fine sta bles of horses and mules here and Is busy building stables and pasture fences, expecting to continue the breeding and handling of high grade stock. The ad- vantage Mr. Strlnger hopes to gain In moving to Alabama is in the magnificent alfalfa lands this section of the black belt affords. The hay question has been u se- rious one in Kentucky, but the good old black belt never fails no matter what the seasons experiences in drouth or rain Mir. Strlnger has just returned from the Meridian fair where he captured r rib nons in the show ring with only five head of horses entered
 Another newcomer who is melting the farmers to more progressive spirit is r H. Rutherford of Tennessee, who has bought 80 acres and leased 120 acres ad- joining. On this farm the main business will be cattle. Silos. alfalfa hay, corn and fodder crops will be the mode of inspira- ton behind the growing of beef cattle for the markets. This gentleman has been in the business of buying and finish ing of young cattle and he also thinks the black belt has advantages over his old Tennessee country.
 MT. Rutherford will build his silos of concrete and fill them with the crops the boil weevil cannot touch.
 Building Activity
 Building operations in Geiger are active as usual. The sound of hammer and ring of the trowel is heard on all sides just now in the building of the new Sl009O schoohouse, the Methodist church and two large residences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

T. NJ Brewton, living near Mountain boro. has q peach tree which has been bearing fruit since last August. Investi- gation will be made to see if the tree will continue to produce throughout the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

Mrs. R. D. Morgan of Fourteenth street narrowly escaped death yesterday after noon when her buggy eollded with a street car. The vehicle was thrown on one side and Mrs. Morgan was thrown out on her back. She was picked up in an unconscious condition, but probably will recover. The horse backed the bug gy into a Cansler street car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
ReSffuI SaeGgD

Pestful sleep Is absolutely essential to health If you do not sleep well. something Is wrong. Loss of sleep Is one of natures unfailing warnings that you are taxing your strength beyond your capacity. Take heed In time. Re- pair your health before your condition becomes a nervous breakdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

A. w Mcculloch. business manager of the Evening Journal, has gone to Mont gomery to attend the meeting there of printers and publishers of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

As result Of the agitation regarding the use of Black Creek sand In the con struction of cement sidewalks on Henry and Seventh streets, contractors have agreed to use foreign sand in the work. The city engineer, however. claims that the local sand Is good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

Despite the campaign inaugurated sew eral weeks ago for more laborers by the are wanted. The blast furnace, which has been closed for refining, probably will be put in operation in about three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

There are 52 cases on the docket of the county court to be tried at the coming term, which opens October 3l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

The car shortage now is being felt in Gadsden. Local shippers are doing all In their power to relieve 1t, and orders have been issued by the Southern Iron and Steel company to handle cars with as much dispatch as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24

Chairmen of beat committees are send ing cheering news to Probate Judge L. L. Herzberg regarding the campaign of Congressman John L. Burnett. Ills cleo ton. they say, is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
Chancery Court Next Month
Form U. D. c. Chapter

The ladies of the town and suround- ing country have decided to organize a chapter of the Daughters of the Con- federacy. and will meet on Saturday at the courthouse at this place for that pur- pose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-01
FIVE CENT GAS

HUNTINGTON, March THE sue
cess of the Huntington Development
and Gas Company" furnishers Of five
cent gas to everybody, was practically
assured at an enthusiastic mass meet.
ing in the Carnegie auditorium last
night, when by popular subscription,
S55,1OO worth Of stock in the new
Chamber of Commerce enterprise
was sold to clam0ring citizens enx-
ious to reap the benefits that are to
be brought about through its agency.
Nearly two hundred men. live
wires in the business activities OF the
city. responded to the call Of the Cham.
her OF Commerce, and signifed by
liberal subscriptions, ranging from
500 to $4,000, their eagerness to sup
port movement that is destined to-
work what are believed to be conner.
ciaI miracles for Huntington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-01
FbIRN0NT
EDUCATORS
4 RETUBNAQNE
WEST. VIRGINIA.. HAD FlFTY.FlvE
MENEAT THE NATIONAL EpucA-
oNAL. ASS cIATIo N.

. Is
The most prominent educators Of the
State Of West Virginia, as well as
those equally prominent from every
State in the United States, met in
executive session at stdLouIs on Feb.
26, 81, 2S, 80 and March L, they being
members of the Department OF Super.
attendance Of the National Education
Association.
The first meeting was presided ov2f
by the Honorable Chas. f. Chadsley,
president Of the Department Of Super
intendance, and there We're over LOO
of the most prominent educators Of the
United States and several foreign
countries. I
West Virginia was represented by
over 81 members, while Marion county
was also strongly represented, the
names of the contingent from West
Virginia and from Marion county, all
are given below.
One of the unfortunate Incidents OF
the meeting was that state SuPeFli'
tendant Of Schools Sharkey, who start
ed to the meeting, was called home by
the death Of his father-in'aw, this
causing his absence from the meeting.
A pleasant incident was the dinner
given to the West Virginia contingent
by the Hon. A.. ]. Wilkenson, of this
State, the dinner being given in the
grand dining hall of the oHtel sinton
in Cincinnati.
Some OF the most perpleSng prob
lens of the present school system in
the United States were ably discussed
by some OF the greatest educators in
the world, and all who attended the
meeting feel that they prohted to the
greatest extent.
A number OF the West Virginia rep
Continued on Page Flve.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-01
FIRES
RAGING IN CHINA
HUNDREDS ARE KILLED AND
WoUNDED-LooTlNG OF SHOPS
coMMoN-usED DYNAMITE TO
STOP FLAMES.
tey United Press.)

PISKIN, March With Il dozen
great fires raging in the northern sec
ton OF the city and thousands Of dis
contented soldiers threatening to join
the looters, grave fear for the safety
Of foreign residents is expressed by
the legation forces.
Two thousand members OF Yuan Sht
,Kai's body guard mutlnied yesterday
because their pay was reduced since
peace was restored. They marched out
OF the city today after killing and
wounding several hundred persons,
and looting residents and shops.
Dynamite wasuse to check the pro
gress OF the flames.
Maintaining nominal control entire
ly byforce OF arms through the troops
that remain loyal, President Yuan Shi
Kal, of the great republic OF China, to-
day is in a precarious position. A Aspirit
OF mutiny is rife and bitter feeling eX-
lists among the soldiers because Of not
be paid.
The feeling was increased today
when the announcement was made
that the pay would be reduced.