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THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD.
VOL. 29 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1902 NO. 48
STRIKERS MAKE
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One Farmer Objects and Gets
Two Shots for Answer
WOMEN FED BY SOLDIERS
Common Sight Is Little Children Pick
ing Up Scraps of Food Left Around
>he Camp—Cavalry Will
Stop Depredations.
Shenandoah, Pa„ August 11.—Complaint
was made to brigade headquarters to
day that strikers are foraging In the rich
agricultural district of the Catawlssa
valley, which spreads Its broad and fer
tile length along the other side of the
mountalne north of this city. The life
of one farmer has been threatened be
cause he attempted to protect his proper
ty, and the raids have reached such se
rious proportion that the farmers are pre
paring to take some concerted Rction to
stop further depredation. The com
plaints reached headquarters today, and
It is not unlikely that cavalry will be
sent Into the district tomorrow. Farmers
are drawing up a petition asking for pro
tection.
I.uclen Munbeck, a farmer, reported
that for some time past raids have been
made on his place by parties of men.
Early today he caught a man tearing out
whole stalks of corn. He ordered the man
off the place, and as he was leaving he
fired two shots, at the farmer. The latter
was armed out did not shoot. A widow
who ownk a farm reported that several
men came on her premises and started
to dig potatoes. She ordered them off the
patch, but they paid no attention to her,
and did not leave until they had taken
all they wanted. One farmer has several
men patrolling his farm day and night.
The foragers do not confine themselves
to stealing crops, but also take poultry.
Feeding Women and Children.
Soldiers in camp are dally feeding sev
eral hundred women and children. They
come there saying they are hungry, and
as there is more than enough food in the
camp to supply the wants of the men, the
officers permit the soldiers to give some
thing to the needy applicants. The num
ber that came last week was small, but
it Is Increasing every day. Some of the
women and all of the children come to
the camp In their bare feet. Many of
them bring baskets to catry the fooa
home. It is a common sight to see some
of the women end children take scraps
from the leavlrgs of the soldiers. Col
onel Hoffman of the Eighth regiment was
ashed If all these persons were foreign
ers, and he replied that a good many be
longed to the English-speaking classes.
The officials of the Mine Workers'
union deny there is any actual want.
Thsy maintain the local unions are well
able to take care of all cases of dis
tress.
LEARNING COST OF LENSES.
United States Appraiser Will Investi
gate the Matter Fully.
Berlin, August 11.—I. F. Fischer, of the
board of United States general apprais
ers, is in Berlin to find out how much it
costs to produce unmounted lenses, prin
cipally photographic lenses. The inquiry
probably will result In adding 300 per cent
to the valuations adopted by the German
exporters. Several million dollars worth
of microscopic, photographic and opera
glass lenses are exported from Germany
to the United States annually, on which
a duty of 45 per cent is paid. In order
to avoid comparisons between the cus
toms invoices and wholsale prices, the
exporters ship lenses as unmounted, but
it is claimed none was ever sold to the
trade in the United States as unmounted.
The appraisers recently succeeded in
making the exporters add 50 per cent to
the invoiced values bdt the appraisers
position is that about 300 per cent should
be added. Mr. Fischer intends to take
depositions in certain suits brought by
German exporters in which the values of
lenses was treated and will also visit
various manufacturing centers.
Mr. Fischer sailed from New York for
Europe on July 31. At that time there
was much speculation as to the reason
for his voyage. A current report was
thst a firm of importers had been de
tected in an effort to defraud the gov
ernment of duties.
CAPITALIST FATALLY SHOT.
William Dunovant Shot by W. T. Eld
rldge, Vice President of Railroad.
Houston, Tex., August 11.—William
Dunovant, a capitalist and business man,
was this afternoon shot and fatally
wounded by W. T. Eldrldge, vice presi
dent and general manager of the Cane
Belt railroad. Business matters are said
to have caused the trouble.
As Captain Dunovant entered a train at
Slmonton switch this afternoon! Eldrldge.
who was in the car, opened Are, the bul
let striking Dunovant In the stomach.
Other shots went wild. Eldrldge then
struck Dunovant over the head with his
revolver several times. The wounded man
was brought to a hospital here, and the
surgeons gay he has no chance for re
covery. Eldrldge Is also here In the cus
tody of a deputy sheriff.
To Search for Bodies.
(fan Angelo. Tex., August 11.—A fund
of $700 has been subscribed with which
to search the debris of the Hotel Lan
don to aee if there are stilt any bodies
in the ruins. There are still three guests
mltslns according to the count of the
clerk. Two of the eight victims were
buried here today, the bodies of the
others being sent to Houston.
Quarantine Raised.
Washington. August 11.—United States
Minister Swanson at Copenhagen has
Informed the state department that the
government of the Danish West Indies
has raised the quarantine which existed
-•ainst Philadelphia and Cartagena.
U. S. TORPEDO BOAT TO PREVENT
INJURY TO AMERICAN INTERESTS
Commander Nichols is Ordered to Prevent Any Bombardment of Porto Cabello Without Due No
tice—Germans Intend to Land a Force at Once, and Minister Bowen Advises That the United
States Follow Suit—Germany’s Right to Land is Unquestioned.
WASHINGTON. August 11.—Minis- i
ter Bowen at Caracas, today ad- I
vised the state department that ;
the Germans intended to land a naval
force at Porto Cabello to protect German i
interests there, which are threatened by j
the uprising now in progress.
The minister advised that we follow
suit. After a conference between the
officials of the state an>~ navy depart
ments, instructions were cabled to Com
mander Nichols, of the Topeka, to pro
ceed fr^m LaGuayra to Porto Cabello
and land a naval force in case of at
tack. The Topeka already has left for
Porto Cabello.
Washington, August 11.—'The following
instructions were today cabled to the
Topeka:
"Be ready to land forces in case of at
tack on port for protection of American
interests and for protection of foreign
property also if requested. Prevent bom
bardment without due notice.
I (Signed) "DARLING,
"Acting Secretary."
The Topeka probably will reach Porto
Cabello, which la only a short sail from
LaGuayra, some time today. The trouble
at Porto Cabello grows out of the up
rising which has convulsed Venezuela
for some time. It is directed against
President Castro and has kept the coun
try in a state of ferment for many
months. Minister Bowen recently sent
word that President Castro was leaving
for the front with the expectation of
fighting a decisive battle with the insur
gents. The latter have been gathering
strength at Porto Cabello. Our consul at
that point sent word recently that the
lives of some of the American residents,
including members of his family, were
imperilled, and two of the ladles of the
consul’s family were taken away in a
government ship. Since then there has
been no word of a dritical condition of
affairs, but the advices of today indicate
that a crisis has been reached.
There appear^ to be no question as to
the right of the German naval forces to
land for the protection of German inter
ests. It in no way involves the Monroe
doctrine. Germany has been keeping
- close watch on Venezuela for some
months, and at one time contemplated
taking a Venezuelan port 1n order to
compel the payment of certain German
claims. It was in that connexion that the
German ambassador at Washington, Dr.
Von Holleben, made inquiry of Presi
dent Roosevelt and the state depart
ment as to whether such a move by Ger
many for the sole purpose of collecting a
claim and not for the purpose of terri
torial expansion, would meet wtth any
disfavor by the American government.
The response of thu United States left
Germany free to act, as the assurance
that no territorial extension was Intend
ed, removed the case from the operation
of the Monroe doctrine. The present land
ing of a German force has no connection
with Germany’s former move against
Venezuela, although the assurances here
tofore given by Germany serve In the
present case to show that there is no ul
terior purpose behind the protection of
German interests at Porto Cabello.
j RESULT OF PISTOL TOTING. j
•’ SHADE OF THE “49’ER”—“SUFFERIN’ RATTLESNAKES! .THAT THAR PLUG IS TRYIN’TO SWIPE ME •'
LAURELS."
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
CARRY KETS TO
GOLDEN GATE
City of San Francisco Turned
Over to the Gold Lace Trim
med Visitors — 600 Tents
Have Been Pitched.
San Francisco, August 11.—San Fran
cisco was turned over to the Knights of
Pythias today and gold lace and uni
forms have taken possession. Fully 1000
visitors arrived yesterday and today
1000 knights of the uniformed rank reach
ed the golden gate, many of them hav
ing traveled over 3000 miles. General
Carnahan stated this morning that, con
sidering the distance most of the Pyth- j
Ians must cover to reach the western !
camp and the time consumed the pres
ent conclave would be the most remark
able In Pythian annals.
In a large vacant lot at Twelfth and
Market streets 600 tents have been pitch
ed and a model military camp estab
lished.
The first formal exercises In connec
tion with the conclave were held this
afternoon when an exhibit In the pro
ducts of several counties of California
was opened In the nave of Union Ferry
building. Mayor Schmidt extended the
hospitality of the city to the visitors and
Insurance Commissioner Wolf, repre
senting the governor, spoke in behalf
of the state. Felicittous response was
made by Major General Carnahan of
the Pythian order.
At 6 p. m. the military camp was
formally turned over to Supreme Chan
cellor Fethers, who at once placed Gen
eral Carnahan In charge.
The American flag was then unfurled
and the duties of camp life began.
Early In the evening the commanding
officers of brigades and regiments as
sembled at headquarters of General Car
nahan to receive orders and instructions
for the general parada
Later there was a reception In the
pavilion which was attended by thous
ands of knights and cltlxens. tvhen dark
ness had talrly settled over the city the
elaborate eleotrlc decorations were re
vealed for the first time In their full
beauty. Never before has San Francisco
presented so gorgeous a speotacle.
CHEN WELCOMED
BY MR. ROOSEYELT
CHINAMAN SAYS HIS COUNTRY IS
VERY THANKFUL TO UNITED
STATES FOR PROTECTION DUR
ING RECENT TROUBLE.
Oyster Bay, L. I., August 11.—Prince
Chen, the newly appointed Chinese minis
ter to this country, and party, third as
sistant secretary of state Pierce and Mr.
Wu called upon the President today. The
visit was very interesting and delightful
both to the President and to the distin
guished Chinamen. The visitors partic
ularly appreciated the thoughfulnes9 and
consideration of Mr. Roosvelt in sending
the Sylph for them and so expressed
themselves to him.
The visit did not take on an official
character, but was rather social in its
nature. Prince Chen took occasion, soon
after the party arrived, to express to the
President on behalf of the Emperor of
China the deep sense of gratitude the
Chinese people feel toward the United
States because the army of this country
protected and really prevented the de
struction of many of the handsome pal
aces in Pekin during the trouble there
two years ago. He also expressed the
hope that the bonds of amity and com
merce between the United States and
China might become closer and closer as
time went on. To this, the President re
sponded that it would be his effort, by
all means at his command, to promote
the good feeling at present existing be
tween the two countries as well as to im
prove the commercial relations.
The party remained at Sagamore Hill
about an hour and a half. Senator Bur
rows accompanied them to New York.
EARTHQUAKE IN ALASKA.
Water In the Lynn Canal Rose Five
Feet Very Fast.
Seattle, Wash., August 11.—A special to
the Times from Skagway. Alaska, says:
Testerday at noon a severe earthquake
was felt here. The first shock was fifty
seconds long. Several large plate glass
windows were broken and chimneys In
the northern part of the city tumbled
down. The water In Lynn canal rose
five feet very fast and then subsided
very quickly.
A report from Juneau says the little
fleet there was pitched around and sev
eral boats capsized. The first long shock
was followed by a lighter one. Tester
day evening another shock was felt
SAW BARTHOLIN IN
• CELLAR VIEWING
[ CEMENTFLOOR
Agent Peered Through Window
and Upon Inquiry for Mrs.
Bartholin Was Told She Was
in Milwaukee.
Chicago, August 11.—An Important de
velopment In the Bartholtn-Mltchell mur
der mystery was made today when It was
discovered that Bartholin had been sur
prised July 30. while standing In the
cellar grave of his murdered mother by
a real estate agent, Peter Van Vllsslnger,
who holds a mortgage on Mrs. Bartholin’s
home and who sent his agent to the Cal
umet property to appraise It the after
noon of July 30, furnished the police with
the Information.
The agent called and rang the front
door bell repeatedly. No one answered
and he went to the rear of the house and
looked through a basement window.
There he saw a man standing in one
corner looking at the floor, apparently
absorbed In thought.
Suddenly the man looked up and saw
the agent peering In. A moment later
this man came to the rear door and asked
the agent what he wanted. The latter
replied that he wanted to see Mrs. Bar
tholin. Bartholin told the agent his
mother was In Milwaukee and she would
not return for several days. Shortly after
this he was seen to leave the house and
the same evening he called at Minnie
Mitchell's home. The couple left to
gether and the girl did not return.
LIGHTNING STRIKES CHURCH.
One Man la Killed and Forty Others
Are Injured.
Desoto, Ga„ August 11.—The Baptist
church at Leslie, near here, was struck
by lightning while services were going
on. The building was crowded. Richard
Dodson was Instantly killed. Forty other
persons were seriously injured, though
It Is not thought any will die. The build
ing was badly torn and set on Are, but
a hard rain put out the flames.
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JUSTICE CRAY
LEAVES BENCH
Succeeded in Supreme Court by
Oliver w't,nde!l Holmes
_
ILL HEALTH CAUSED ACTION
Judge Holme*, Whom President Has
Appointed, Is Chief Justice of Mass
achusetts Supreme Court and
a Distinguished Jurist.
Oyster Bay, August 11.—President
Roosevelt late today announced that he
had appointed the Hon. Oliver Wendell
Holmes chief justice of the supreme court
of Massachusetts, to be an associate jus
tice of the supreme court of the United
States, vice Mr. Justice Gray, resigned.
The resignation of Justice Gray was
due to ill health. Several months ago he
suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which
some time later was followed by another.
He has not appeared on the bench since
he was stricken the first time. His ad
vanced age—74 years—told against his
recovery with serious force. Realizing
that he probably never would be able
again to assume the place which he so
long had filled with distinguished ability
and honor, he decided a short time ago to
tender his resignation to the President.
With the exception of Mr. Justice Harlan,
he has served on the bench of the United
States supreme court longer than any
of his present colleagues. He was ap
pointed an associate justice by President
Arthur on December 19, 1881, his service
extending therefore through a period of
nearly twenty-one years.
Judge Holmes, whom the President has
selected as Mr. Justice Gray’s successor,
is one of the most distinguished lawyers
and jurists of Massachusetts. His career
on the bench, particularly as chief jus
tice of the Massachusetts supreme court,
has attracted wide attention. Like Jus
tice Gray, he is a native of Massachu
setts. He is a son and namesake of the
late Dr. Holmes, the poet and essayist.
Was Not Unexpected.
Washington, August 11— Justice Gray’s
resignation was not altogether unex
pected. It was recognized that he would
not be able to resume his duties on the
bench, and the general impression was
that he would resign at or before the be
ginning of the next term of court in Oc
tober. His successor, it is said, will not
take his place on the bench before his
confirmation by the senate. This is the
unwritten practice in appointments to
the supreme court.
Justice Gray has been at Nahant. Mass.,
his summer home, for some time. During
his long career on the bench of the su
preme court Justice Gray delivered a
number of important opinions. He was
remarkably exact and deliberate, and
frequently spent considerable time in the
preparations of hlB decisions. His special
ty was will cases, although he partici
pated In the consideration of many of the
Important issues which came before the
court. Ju*lce Gray was with the ma
jority of the court in the decisions in tile
income tax cases and the insular cases.
Another important case of recent date
was that growing out of the Spanlsh
American war. in which Justice Gray
decided against the right of the govern
ment to seize certain fishing smacks, the
property of Cubans, which the United
States authorities believed were giving
aid and assistance to the enemy. Judge
Gray was always an ardent Republican.
Like his successor in office, he was chief
Justice of the supreme court of Massa
chusetts before his appointment to the
United States supreme court.
SKETCH OF JUDGE HOLMES.
Is a Bostonian, and Graduated From
Harvard University In 1861.
Boston, August 11.—Judge Holmes, who
has been honored by an appointment to
the United States supreme court bench,
was born in Boston March 8, 1841 and
graduated from Harvard University in
1861. He served In the twentieth Massa
chusetts regiment in the Civil war, ris
ing to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Later he served as aide to Brigadier Gen
eral H. G. Wright, commanding the first
division, sixth army corps. In December,
1865 he became a law student in the of
fice of P. M. Morse and graduated from
Harvard law school in 1866. He was ad
mitted to the Suffolk bar in 1867 and aft
erwards began active practice of law
with his only brother, Edward Jackson
Holmes. On December 8, 1882, Governor
Long appointed him an associate justice
of the supreme judicial court of Massa
chusetts, and on July 28. 1899, the late
Governor Wolcott appointed him chief
Justice.
Judge Holmes In addition to his emi
nence in law matters, has achieved prom
inence as a writer and lecturer on legal
subjects, upon which in many instances
he Is regarded as authority. At Harvard
University he taught constitutional law
In 1870 and 1871, and was university lec
turer on jurisprudence in 1871 and 1872.
He received the degree of LL. D. from
Yale and from Harvard in 1895. On June
17, 1872. Chief Justice Holmes married
Miss Fanny Dixwell. daughter of Epes
Sargent Dixwell of Cambridge.
Judge Holmes Is Pleased.
Beverly, Mass., August 11.—-Chief Jus
tice Oliver Wendell Holmes was inform
ed of his appointment to the United
States supreme bench by the Associated
Press at his summer home in Beverly
Farms, tonight. He said: “I do not like
to be interviewed and I have nothing to
say except that the Associated Press is
the first to inform me of my appoint
ment.”
He was asked if he would accept and
he replied:
”Oh. yes: I shall, no doubt accept it.”
He added that he was greatly pleased
that the appointment should come to
him.
Peter Powers Located.
New York, August 11.—According to a
statement made today by George A.
Lamb, counsel for Peter Powers, the
plaintiff in action against the Northern
Pacific railway, who neglected to re
spond to subpoenas to present himself
in court and who has been adjudged
guilty of contempt of court, has been
located at Montreal where he is at the
i Queens hotel under the name of P.
i Blake.
3-fc
—
Peoria Fire Department Has a
Busy Time Trying to Keep
Down the Flames—Youth
Caught in the Act.
Peoria, 111., August 11.—The police and
Are department were kept busy today by
the operations of supposed pyromalacs.
The torch was applied to five buildings
during the day, but the loss will not ex
ceed $25,000.
The police arrested Edward Flannagnn.
twenty years old, and charged him with
being the incendiary. Shortly after his
arrest the mutterings of the crowd made
it necessary, as a precautionary meas
ure, to remove the prisoner to the county
jail for Bafe keeping. Since then Flanna
gan haa refused to say a word.
The first fire was started In the store
of the Val Blatz Brewing company at
the foot of HarrlBon street. It was ex
tinguished before serious damage had
been done. Flames were next seen in
Dooley Brothers’ coal sheds, but the dam
age there was nominal. Shortly after
noon fire was discovered in Miller's livery
bam. Nineteen horses and all the rigs
were destroyed. The flames spread and
for a time It looked as though the entire
block would go up In smoke.
A general alarm was sounded and every
piece of flre-flghtlng apparatus In the
city was called out. While they were
fighting the Neumiller fire an alarm came
from the Clark flour mills two blocks
away. An alarm also came In from the i
residence of Mrs. Reggy.
The firebug began his work in Peoria
about April 1, and so vigorously did he
apply the torch during the month of
April that the city council held a special
session and offered a reward of $500 for
his capture and conviction. For weeks
men lay waiting in alleys armed with
shotguns in hope of landing the reward.
All this time he continued applying the
match. The Fire Underwriters’ Associa
tion offered an additional reward of $500.
Up to date he has succeeded In burning
flfty-flve houses and causing fire damages
aggregating many thousands of dollars.
When the flour mill fire broke out today
Flannagan was seen looking through a
window and was seen to throw something
into the building and walk hurriedly
around the block. He was followed, and
soon after the department arrived at the
fire he returned and was arrested while
watching the progress of the flames.
FORBES DEFEATS FELTZ.
Bantamweight Had Little Trouble In
Doing the Job Right.
Chicago, August 11.—Harry Forbes, the
bantam weight champion, had little
trouble in out-pointing and out-flghting
Tommy Feitz of Brooklyn in a six-round
contest here tonight. Forbes scored a de
cided advantage In every round, and was
given the decision at the end of the
fight. Feitz was very wild In his de
livery, and during the first three rounds
was unable to reach Forbes with any
effect. In the fourth round Feitz changed
his tactics and used a straight left for
the body.
At this style of fighting he showed a
slight Improvement, but Forbes was his
master In every exchange. Forbes used a
straight left jab in connection with a
right hook which Feitz seemed unable
to solve. Feitz was bleeding from a deep
gash In the cheek in the fourth round.
In the fifth Forbes put the Brooklyn lad
down with a right swing. Feitz tried to
even matters In the last round, but
Forbes blocked cleverly, and Bcored so
repeatedly that the performance became
monotonous. Feitz appeared to have a big
advantage In weight.
U. S. Court Day Changed.
Montgomery, August 11.—(Special)—
Judge Jones of the United States district
court Issued an order today changing the
date of the fall term of court at Mont
gomery from the first Monday In No
vember to the first Monday In December
and at Birmingham from the first Mon
day In September to the first Monday In
November. The term at Huntsville re
mains unchanged for October.
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.
Washington, August 11.—Following Is
the forecast for Alabama: Fair Tuesday
and Wednesday; light to fresh east
winds.
Page One.
Justice Gray resigns from United States
supremo court and Judge Oliver Wendell
Holmes succeeds him.
United States takes steps to protect her
citizens In Venezuela.
Wives and children of strikers suffering
for food.
Chairman Lowe calls state committee
together to take up the action of certain
counties who violated the party law.
Developments In the Bartholin murder
case.
Incendiary tries to destroy city of Pe
oria, 111.
Page Two.
Typographical union convenes In Cin
cinnati.
Ship-builders must live up to contract.
Page Three.
Monthly crop report.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard In hotel lobbies and on the
streets.
Page Five.
News fiom political headquarters.
Crack shots In shooting tournament to
day.
Rifle practice by Jefferson volunteers.
Grand Lodge of United Workmen.
Meeting of Alabama State Bankers' as
sociation at Blount Springs.
Page 8lx.
Society news of Birmingham.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page Eight.
Baseball, racing and general sporting
news.
ARBITRARY COUNTIES
MUSTRESCIND A CTION
Chairman Lowe Calls Eieci#
Committee Together to
Consider Matter
IGNORED PUN ADOPTED
6¥ STATE COMMITTEE
Mr. Lowe Makes Statement, In Which
He Expresses Regret at Necessity
* of Calling the Meeting, But
There Was No Alternative.
The state democratic executive com
mittee Is called to meet In Birmingham.
Thursday. August 14, at 12 o’clock. Chair
man Robert J. Lowe decided on thle
course yesterday afternoon, and at 3
o'clook all of the members of the com
mittee were notified of the meeting by
wire.
It has been evident for several days
that a call of the committee would be Is
sued on account of the arbitrary action
of Marshall. St. Clair and other coun
ties In ordering a general primary elec
tion In direct contradiction of the plan
of the state jxecutlve committee, which
plainly provides that none but demo
crats shall participate in a democratic
primary. In the counties that have lgnot
ed the plan of the state committee, the
bars have been thrown down, and all
populists and republicans have been In
vited to take part In the primary.
Chairman Lowe Talks.
Chairman LOwe when questioned yes
terday afternoon concerning the call,
said: "Yes, it is true that I have called
the state executive committee to meet
in Birmingham next Thursday at noon,
I regret the necessity of making this
call, and would gladly have avoided
it, but no alternative was left. I have
waited several days in the hope that
matters would so adjust themselves as
to render this call unnecessary.
“Two weeks from today, the election
takes place,” continued Mr. Lowe, "and
no further delay Is practicable. I am
the servant of the committee and am
simply discharging the duty which they
have imposed upon me when I was
charged to take all necessary steps tc
carry into effect the plan adopted by
the committee. The plan is threatened
by the action of several county com
mittees. I am powerless to deal with the
situation. It calls for action by the state
committee. If action is postponed until
after the election, it might and no doubt,
would lead to strife and confusion. My
only purpose is to preserve the strength
and Integrity of the democratic party.”
It is not known definitely Just what ac
tion the state committee will take at its
meeting Thursday. Many politicians
claim that the only course open will be
to depose the rebellious county commit
tees and appoint a commission of its
own to hold the election in the counties
they represent.
Notices to Be Given.
It is said that notice will, in all proba
bility, be given the county committees in
the counties to be considered to rescind
their actldn. and if they continue in their
refusal to recognize the authority of the
executive committee, then the election
will be taken out of their hands.
Many still hope that it will not become
necessary to use strenuous methods in
any county and that the oounty com
mittees which have so far Ignored the
state executive committee will recognize
Its authority and order an election in ac
cordance with its plans.
Following is the official call:
"The state executive committee of the
Democratic and Conservative party of
Alabama is hereby called to meet in Bir
mingham on Thursday next, the 14th in
stant, at 12 o’clock noon.
(Signed) "ROBT. J. LOWE, Chairman.
"JOHN C. PUGH, Secretary.”
REGATTA A GREAT SUCCESS.
Thirty-t*hree Yachts Started and
Twenty-four Finished.
Marblehead. Mass.. August 11.—The re
gatta with which the Eastern Yacht Club
entertained the New York Yacht Club
today proved not only a great success de
spite the variegated weather, but was
one of the largest yachting events ever
held In Massachusetts bay. Thirty-three
yachts from the New York and Eastern
Clubs started, eighteen from the former
and fifteen from the latter, and twenty
four finished.
The yachts started In a light breeze
from the south and had not sailed more
than an hour before a fierce squall from
the southwest caught them, disabling
several and dismasting one. Tho large
70-footerB staggered through It, however,
and had a grand race, the Rainbow lead
ing three-quarters of the way. At one
time the Mlneola succeeded In passing
her, and shortly after the Yankee took
the lead, but a shift of the wind brought
the Rainbow up again and she won by
tho shsrt margin of twenty seconds. In
tl a schooner class the Elmlna woif again
over the Muriel.
YACHTING IN CANADA.
Trident Won the 8eawanhaka Cup, De
feating Tecumseh.
Montreal, August lL—Trident th«
Canadian yacht, won the Seawanbaka
cup today by defeating Tecumseh by flvt
minutes and J7 seconds. Trident had a!)
the worst of the weather In the second
heat and actually lost three seconds on
the log. She was almost lost to sight
In a tremendous squall of rain but gained
one minute and eight seconds on the
reach.
Jennings superceded Jones at the tiller
of Tecumseh and holding all men aft,
saved her from some of the tremendous
pounding seas. In the run home Tecum
seh was splendidly sailed. Carrying a
full main sail at the risk of capsizing
she made up one minute and 11 second*
but lost tbs racs by five minutes and 11
seconds. ,