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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
BIG AUGUSTA FIRM IS IN
 FINANCIAL TROUBLE

that if MT. Alexander was not back in Au- gusta by Wednesday, he would never be seen again. Another letter was addressed to a local cotton mill president, and a third to MT. Alexanders wife.
 The manner in which the money was secured has not been made known by three banks. who are the losers, except that 1t was in the shape of loans. The Georgia Railroad bank sustains loss of S115,0O0 The National Bank of Augusta loses $70OO, and the National Exchange bank $20OO. The available assets of the firm amount to about Ss0,000, while the personal liabilities of T. w. Alexander in addition to the amount of loans, is about S26.O00.
 In his letters. T. ". Alexander states he alone is responsible that his brother knew nothing of the financial end of the business, and had nothing to do with 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
FINE SHOWING IS
 MADE AT MOBILE Boys Industrial School Band Surprises Visitors CAMP IS NAMED B. L. HOLT Company A of WoodIawn Was Clearly the Choice of the Ladies at
 Yesterdays Dress
 Parade.
CAMP IS NAMED B. L. HOLT

Mobile, July 12.-(special) )-Although of the Third regiment. it did not dampen the military ardor of this regiment and in the afternoon the camp and it's inmates did not show any i'll effects from the 1howers of the morning.
 All the companies are now in camp and the camp itself has been strengthened out, and the men are getting down to the work that brought them here.
 At the dress parade held in the ball park general orders No. and were issued, the camp being named "B. L. Holt" for Quartermaster General Barry l., Holt, who is now in camp with the regiment. and who came from Selma, where he has been in camp with the sec- ond regiment.
 Music for the parade was furnished by the band from the Boys Industrial school at East Lake, and the youngsters sur prised those in attendance. All their selec- tions would have reflected credit upon mu- sicians who have had much longer train ing and more experience.
 The crowd applauded them very llb erally.
 The three battalions presented a fine appearance as they marched upon the field and Colonel McKleroy had full ground to feel proud Of his command.
 The following orders were read. Headquarters Third Infantry, A. N. c.
 Camp B. L. Holt, Mobile, Ala,
 July F, 1906. General Order No. 6.
 In recognition of the long and faith full services and interest taken in the Ala bama National Guard of our esteemed quartesmaster general, this camp is here by designated Camp B. L. Holt. By order of COLONEL MKLEROY. W. F. JOHNSTON,
 Captain and Adjutant.
 Company IT of Alexander City is the youngest company in the Third, having three weeks ago. They are fine body of young men, and are we'll up in the drill business
 Company A of Woodlawn. under the command of Captain Scully, was clearly the choice of the ladies at today's dress parade. As they left the field after bat talion drill they were applauded by the spectators.
 The band is enjoying the same mess with Company c from Birmingham, under command of Capt. Hugh Miller.
 Capt J. B. Scully company A. Woou- lawn, will be the officer of the day, and Lieut. J. H. Worrel, Company c, Bir- mingham. will be officer of the guard during the next twenty-four hours. The Birmingham companies make fine impression, and altogether Camp Holt Is one of the best. disciplined in it's his- tory.
 So far there has not been an arrest.
 It is expected that the governor and his staff will be here Saturday to inspect the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
QUIET IN ST. PETERSBURG.
Reports of Continual Disorders Are Re
 ceived From Interior Towns.

St. Petersburg. July 12.-Contrary to ex- pectation no case of disorder in St. Petersburg had been reported up to d late hour tonight. The streets throughout the day were heavily guarded with patrols and the workmen's quarters were crowd ed with troops. Several meetings were held in the various suburbs but they were of peaceful character.
 From the provinces the news is less satisfactory. Everywhere collisions with the police are reported. No further news has been received from Poltava, but the whole city is flooded with rumors of anti Jewish outbreaks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13

Augusta, Ga, July 12.-Revelation of the financial embarrassment of the firm of cotton factors of Alexander & Alex ander, one of the largest in the state, de- velops discrepancies of about d45,0o0 fol- lowing the disappearance of Thomas w. Alexander, head of the firm, and mem- Der of a prominent Georgia family.
 Mir. Alexander left August Saturday, saying he was going to New York. The following night his brother. B. P. Alex ander, the junior member of the firm, re- ceived a telegram from him asking that his office desk be opened and three let ters found there be delivered. One of the letters was to his partner. in which d statement was made of the financial embarrassment of the firm, and saying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
ENGLAND WANTS ID
 UTILIZE MILITIA
This Would Facilitate ReduC-
 tionS in the Army
BRYAN VISITS PARLIAMENT
War Secretary Hadene Proposes to Maintain an Extraordinary Force of 15o,ooo Men Immediately
 Available for Use.

London, July 12-War Secretary Hal dane in the House of Commons today, announced the governments plans for a more economical administration and more efficient maintainance of the army. Among those present in the house, which was crowded. was William J. Bryan, who went there especially to hear MT. Hal danes speech.
 Broadly the governments proposal Is to maintain an expeditionary force of 150, 00O men immediately available for war with territorial organization behind it capable of supporting and expanding the forces serving abroad.
 Mr. Haldane's plan contemplated the re- duction of the forces by seven battallons of infantry abroad and three battalions at home, including two battalions of guards. He proposes to arrange for one mobiliza- tion of sixty-three batteries of artillery as a proper complement of the expedi- tlonary force out of a total of ninety-nine batteries, leaving thirty-sx batteries for training purposes He pointed out that the proposed expeditionary forces will be 5000 men stronger than any eXpedi- tionary army Great Britain has hitherto attempted to organize for foreign service. , and will only be possible of attainment of the reorganized militia for foreign ser- vice in time of war. For home defense Mir Haldane added the country must look confidently to the yeomanry and volun- teers, and the general staff is preparing a scheme defining the future functions of these forces and their administration will be handed over to the county organization to be formed of the partly nominated and partly of elected members and to be under the presidency of the lord lieutenants of the counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Reliaious Census for Neqro.

Washington, July 12.-CSpecial) )-The di- rector of the census bureau has ap- pointed E. F. Cooper a special agent of the census bureau to have charge of "the religious census of the negro" Coop CT is the founder of the first illustra ted negro newspaper, The Freeman. and is on the "Colored American"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Rebates Given Standard oil.

Jamestown, N. Y, July 12.-United States District Attorney General Charles H. Brown today began the Investigation of the rebate charges against the Stan dard oil company and the Pennsylvania railroad. and according to statement by him the grand jury will be kept busy for two weeks hearing the testimony Of witnesses in the case. F. T. Johnson, a division passenger agent of the Pennsyl- vania railroad. testified today, 1t Is under stood, relative to the alleged rebates or fered the Standard oil company by the Pennsylvania Railroad company between Clean and Rochester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Fatally Injured By Explosion.

Owensboro, Ky, July 12.-An explosion of gas in a room of the Black Diamond Coal and Coke company's mines at today injured six men, two of whom will die. The fatally injured are: Edward Boyd and Thomas Greasy. Seri- ously injured: Raymond Bennett. Ben jamin Holman, Edward O'Neil and Will liam Garrett,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
SUNDAY FEATURES.

Among the special features in the Age-Herald of next Sunday, will be the Joe Chand- Ter Harris (Uncle Remus) page, illustrated; Blu S t CT Brown, Little Memo, Aunt Mandy-Blackman's page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Drunken FroIIc Results In Shooting.

Mariana. Fla, July 12.-A shooting af- fray following drunken frolic 12 miles from here W. N. Donaldson. well known stock dealer from Tampa. shot Walter Nicholls in the shoulder. his son. Ross Nichols. In the leg. then him self It is alleged that the quarrel started through jealousy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Bell Is commlssIoned.

Governor Terrell today commissioned A. P. Bell as ordinary of Burke county. MT. Bell was recently elected to this onice to succeed Judge George F. COX, re- signed. In the election MT. Bell received s5S votes as against 132 for J. M. Ward, his opponent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Southern Will Reduce Grades.

It is stated here today that the South ern railway proposes to expend $100,0oo in improving It's line between Atlanta and Macon The Improvements which will be begun at once will consist in reduc- ing some of the heavy grades and strengthening out several of the heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Latonla Races.

Cincinnati. July 12-John English an outsider, easily won the handicap, the feature at Latonla today. Braden fin ished second and Mfltiades third. Nell vain was never in the running. Hene was the only winning favorite. Track fast.
 First race, six furlongs-Heine, 98 (Grif- fth), to 5, won; Lady Charade 91 CMor- ris), 30 to l. second Inspector Girl, 90 Preston), to 1, third. Time, 1:15 2-5.
 Second race. mile-Doeile, (Aubuchon), to 1. won; Frivol 10S tPreston). 12 to 1, second; Doeskn, 102 Jost. 10 to 1, third. Time, 1 :42 1-5.
 Third race, six furlongs-Potter. 106 (JosD, 15 to 1, won; Mayor Johnson, 109 (NicoD, to g. second; Early Hours, 93 fRney), 30 to 1, third Time, t:14 1-5.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs-John Eng fish, ST (Preston), to 1, won Braden, 1OS (Austin), 3 to 1, second; Miltiades, 1O6 (TruebeD, 6 to l. third. Time, 1:26 2-5.
 Fifth race. five furlongs-Webber, 97 (Preston), to 1, won; Ovelando, 115 (Ni- cob. Il to 5, second; Fair Fagot, 16 (Aus- , tin), to 1, third. Time 1:01 2-5. Sixth race. mile and three-sixteenths- | Mammie Algol, 1O4 (Boland), 10 to 1, won; Marshal Ney, 10s CD. HalD, ? to l. second, Stroud. 1O9 (Aubuchon), to 1, third Time o.0o 1-b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
ON THE RAGE TRACK.
At Brighton Beach.

New York, July 12.-Nannie Hodge. a 6 to favorite won the Jamaica selling stakes at Brighton Beach today. She ran second to Diamond to the stretch, when Radtke brought up, winning by one length. When the mare was offered for sale she was bid up to $22OO, but was bought in by the stable. Mamie Hodge won this same stake last year, Summary:
 First race, five and a half furlongs- Penaro l. 99 (TurneO, to l, won; Dash away. 1l2 (Miller), 3 to 1, second; Water bury 106 (RadtlSe), IS to 5, third. Time, Tor.
 Second race, selling, mile and a furlong Angler, 106 (sewelD, 13 to 5 won; Lan- castrian, go CHennessy), 15 to 1, second; Red Friar, 107 Q4. Williams), to 1, third. Time, 1:52 2-5
 Third race, six furlongs-Halifax, 1SO (Shaw), to 5, won; Batt 9S (<orner), 3 to 1, second; Stole, 93 cMilleD 100 to 1, third. Time, 1:13 9-5.
 Fourth race, Jamaica stakes, selling, six furlongs-Nannie Hodge, III (Radtke), 6 to 5. won; Diamond, 115 (Shaw). to g., second; Hot Toddy, 102 (Koerner), 8 to i, third. Time, 1:13.
 Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-Dolly Spanker, IF GMillerJ, 6 to 5, won; Ear West. 1O6 (Coehran). 20 to 1, second; Dish abie 116 (Martin). to 1, third. Time, 1.46 2-5.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Umbrella, 107 (Koener), F to 1, won; Yorlxst, 1O7 tuadtke), to l, second; Sally K, 107 (SewelD, to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5
 Brighton Beach Entries for Today.
 First race, mile and sixteenth-Dave Lewis, Maxie Witt, Lichtmeiss, Albert F, 110; ORourke, o. K, Waterbearer, 107; Hera, Single Life, 105.
 Second race, six furlongs-Lady Anne, Ballotta, Consistent. Cressina, Ava, List less 105 The Belle. Idle Dream, Good Pyre Novena, 1O3; Andria, 10O selling-Al Powell, Frank Lord, 100 Mint Beria Jaunty, 104; De Shanno, Mister Lester, Ha1ton, LAmour. 102, Alta Farola, 95; Golden West, Sweet Eileen. Dele strome, 94.
 Fourth race, handicap, mile and one ixteenth-Aeronaut, 122; Grenade, 120; Logstila, 112. Avaunteer, 107; Moon- shine, 1OS; Orly II, 102; Garnish, 100 Sail- or Boy 90.
 Fifth race mile and a quarter, selling Tartan, 10S; Maxnar 106; Don't Ask Me, Logistilla 105; Contend. 103 Oliver Crom- well, 1O2; Blennenworth, 101; Priority, 96; Jennie McCabe, 95 Huntington, Freck- man, 93.
 Sixth race. six furlongs-McCarter, l22; Captain Enrich, no; Gold Lady, 107; Ben Strome. 105: Buford, Treasure Seeker, 102.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
All Have Paid Assessments.
March to chIckamauaa.

The Seventeenth infantry will begin its march from Atlanta to Chickamauga at 4 o'clock tomorrow morning The Sev- enteenth goes to join in the big encamp- ment of regulars and state troops which will be held there early in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Latonla Entries.


 First race. mile-Zinda, Miss Layn1an, 105; The Only Way, My Gem, Doctor Dan, The Laurel, 1O7; Yachting Girl, Mynher, Labor, MT. Rarnum, Golden Mineral Wil- lie Newcomb pr. Hart, Stever, 110 Handy Bill, 110.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Seb, Jack O'Malley, Yellow Top, Friendship Handy Girl. Handspike, Sagapnak, Pilot Knob, Demo, Outcry. Ban Ellen, 1O7; Elected, Alta Mcdonald, Hybrid, Goddess, no
 Third race, six furlongs-Lady Esther, 91: Hazel Thorpe, 90; Meadow Breeze, 96; Edith May, Lasgitte 100; Alcor, Lobo John Carroll, 102; Elotros, 1O9.
 Fourth race, short course, steeplechase- Eneda, 125 Ninepn, Dell Leath, 1S0; Jim Bozeman. 137; Dalesman, Solon l32; Sig mund, 1S9; Ohio King, 40; Snow Drift, 142: Weird. 150.
 Fifth race, six furlongs selhng-Titania Romany Rye, Mamie Johnson, 100; St. Joe, Kohnoflaw. 103; Del Toboso, 102; Ethel Day, 104; Manfred. 107; Whoa Bill 11S: Martins, 1l4 The Englishman, 1l5; Ralbert. 117.
 Sixth race, mile-Alma Gardia, 97; Dr. McCleur. S9 Bitter Brown, 95; Cambridge, 95: Grace Wagner, 96; Pinaud, %; Dr. Burch. Belden, 1Ol; Ayre, 104; Arc Light 105; Marsh Redon, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
Parliament Shall Aid.

It was further proposed that Parlia- ment hand over annually to each county association a lump of money for the or ganization and maintenance of the county forces.
 In the course of his remarks, the war secretary said that the state of the na- tional forces was highly satisfactory from the point of view of both cost and or ganization He believed economy and ef- ficiency were not inconsistent with demo- cratic nations. However they might diff fer on other subjects, they were unani- nous In the desire to Tighten the crush ing burdens due to ornaments now rest ing on them. The British government de- sired to take it's share in this movement and wants to give it lead. He believed the proposed scheme would increase the fighting efficiency of the army by 80 per cent
 Incidentally MT. Hadane gave glimpse of the governments reviews al the recent naval maneuvers, saying that nothing had happened during their progress which had shaken the belief that the fleet was adequate to defend Great Britains shores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
No Reduction In India.

There would be no reductions in India under the proposed new arrangement. Flfty-two battalions will be maintained there as at present, but the colonies here after will have twenty-five instead of thrty-two battalions, and Great Britain seventy-one instead of the present sey- enty-two.
 force would be so arranged that it could be expanded or reduced so that if other nations reduced their forces Great Brit ain would be in a position to do the same without impairng the efficiency of the army He wished he could see the day when the curse of war would no longer exist, but until that came the only thing to be done was to see that every penny spent on the army was spent in obtaining fighting efficiency.
 The governments principle was to ter ritorialize the militia, make closer its connection with its regular army. place it in a better position as to training. raise it's strength and make it more efficient Several experiments as to the training of the militia artillery must disappear, gtv- ing place to regular artillery
 The volunteers would be required to de- fend the naval bases and repel raid of hostile forces up to 10000 men, and would be a second reserve or an expansion of the regular army in time of need.
 As to the expansion of the regular forces it was needed and should be provided but the war secretary did not believe compulsory service would be of the slight est avail for that purpose. The govern ments plan of preparation was for de- fense and not for aggression. It must take years to fulfill f. This was a mere beginning and he hoped to set about it immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-13
More Use of MlIItla.

Continuing, the war secretary said he thought that more use ought to be made of the militia as was done by foreign nations and proposed the reduction of the regular forces by 10000.
 Under his scheme the infantry would be formed into six divisions of three bri gades each with four cavalry brigades representing altogether 10000 men, made up of 50,000 regulars serving with the colors, 10000 army reserve men and 30,- GOO militia It was also proposed to main tain as a war establishment five guns to every 1000 rifles and sabres. The older guns would be issued to the volunteers to enable them to be organized into an artll- | lery reserve.
 Under the new scheme the terms of en- l listment would be for the infantry and cavalry seven years with the colors and five with the reserve; for the field artillery 1 six years with the colors and six with the
 reserve and for the garrison artillery eight years with the colors and four with | the reserve.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24
COMMERCIAL-APPEAL NOTES.

On account of the results in politics,
We have decided to discontinue publi-
cation this week to take drink. = Har-
deman Free Press.
Jack Reeves amt got no cinch on us.
He lost out; we didn't. We couldn't
git no satisfaction outen that primary
SADLY. Before we got in our vote a
man sportin red feather wunk at us
and we antied. He patted his pistol
pocket and we jined forces. When his
swivel was emptied of redeye he slip
ped lot of Ned's ballots to us. Next q
white rose man give us the wink and we
drained his jug and q lot of Our Bobs
tickets. When we got out late Sunday
mornin' and went by where the votin'
had been, the ground was covered with
red feathers, and we remembered what
Our Bob had said about the air bein'
full of red fur after fight, and knowed
he were nomernated. We have a dim
recollection of stuffin' the box and pre-
SOON they was Bob's stuffin'; so we got
in on both sides alright. Jack Reeves
got left, durn him. = Johnson City
Comet.
Bob Taylor was born m Happy Val
ley among the East Tennessee hills.
That accounts for it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24

Garst, B B, one lot on Millard street,
total tax II OF
Gales, W w, one lot in johnson CITY
addition, total tax 10 ST
Gaines, Mrs. Priscilla, one lot in Car.
negie addition, total tax ga
Garvin, J H, two and one. half acres in
Deer Park addition, total tax 2S4
Class, Allen, one lot in Crandall add.
ton, total tax 6 80
Hale, Henry, (colored) one lot on We'll
borne street, total tax 712
Harmon, Mrs J, heirs of, one lot in
Love addition, total tax 8 81
Henson, Mrs Salie, one lot in the Leve
addition, total tax 70 4C
Henry, Andrew, one lot in the Carnegie
addition, total tax GA
Hill, Moses, (colored) part of lot in
Carr addition, total tax 3 81
Unknown owner, lots and 3, in bloch
A, Carnegie Land Co. addition, Firs'
avenue, total taxes, q
Unknown owner lots II to 20. block 4
Second avenue, Carnegie Land Co.
total taxes, 6,
White, Mrs Mollie E, one lot in Youne
addition, bounded by Gump land
total taxes, II
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24
NINTH DISTRICT, STATE AND COUNTY,
INSIDE

NINTH DISTRICT, STATE AND COUNTY,
INSIDE
Butler, Josephine, one lot in West Park
addition, total tax 2Od
Fret National Bauk of Greeneville,
one.half lot in Lusk plot, Unaka ave
nue., total tax 80
Gallmore, Mrs Matte, one lot in Gran
dali addition, totartax 3A4
Hamilton, Walter, one lot in the Gran
dali addition, total tax 211
Hamilton, Mark and wife, part of lot
in Grandall addition, total tax 3 ID
Jackson, l. W, two lots in Carnegie
addition, total tax o.
jackson, NJ j, two lots in Carnegie adj.
dition, total tax GA
Keebler, w W, one lot in lobe add
tion, total tax | 60
Mckinney, W p, two lots in Carnegie
addition, total tax 81
Mckay, J N, two lots on East Main
st. and old addition. total tax 10 5G
Scott, W E, one lot in Martin addition,
total tax 2S4
And if said sale is not completed on
said first Monday in June, the same
will continue from day to day until
completed. H. @. JACKSON,
| Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24
THREE COUNTIES FOR PATTERSON.
No Bolt in Williamson, as Enormously Sta.
ted in the Banner Saturday.

The county conventions in William
son, Trousdale and Stewart counties on
last Saturday instructed for Patterson
for governor. Loudon sent an unin-
structed delegation, with the idea that
the vote should be cast for Carmack if
his name is before the convention, The
primary in Maury resulted in compli-
cations.
The special from Franklin published
in the Banner last Saturday was ineor-
rect in stating that there had been a
bolt u Williamson county aud that
Cox had majority. Correspondents
in all the counties were instructed by
the Banner Saturday to wire the results
of conventions. Just before the Banner
went to press the special from Franklin
was received by telephone, presumably
from Mr.. II. r. Blackburn, the Banner
correspondent. 1t now appears that il
was sent by some irresponsible person
and certainly 1t did not contain thu
facts. Nashville Banner
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24
FIERCE STRUGGLE FOR GOVERNOR
LOng-Drawn-0ut Contest Will be Decided
Next Tuesday.
Nashville American)


Inasmuch as every county has select
cd delegates to the state convention,
which meets in Nashville next Tuesday,
May 30, the American presents table
showing the standing Of the various
candidates, the uninstructed and the
contested vote. Because the accuracy
Of the table heretofore printed has been
challenged by some of Governor Cex's
friends, an effort has been made to
print a table which no one on either
side can dispute. Clay and Decatur
counties are put back in the Hninstruct-
ed column. With Stewart, Trousdale
and Williamson added to Patterson's
total he now has 433 uncontested dele
gates, although there is some effort
being made to bring up contest from
Williamson. That county, however,
judged by the report OF the Americans
franklin correspondent, the accuracy
Of which is substantiated by reputable
citizens Of the county, seems to be
without doubt in Patterson's column.
Gov. Cox's uncontested vote stands at
4O5. If he is given Weakley's 29-he
will have 434.
Robertson sends up delegation for
Joseph E. Washington, while Loudon
sends an uninstructed delegation. JEFF.
ferson's delegates are given to Patter.
son, he being the conventions next
choice after Carmack, who will not be
q candidate. The table follows;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-05-24

The Chattanooga News is having q
spasm because Tom G. Hindman, an
agent of the Mutual Life, is for Patter-
son; but it doesn't object to Theo. +.
King, an officer of the Volunteer Life,
being for Cox. We suppose it thinks
Hindman should be for the hind man.