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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
ELLA GINGLES HAS
 STAuNCH FRIENDS

Chicago, July 1.--While the states at torney is producing witnesses in court to impeach the testimony of Miss Ella Gin gles who is on trial for stealing lace from Miss Agnes Barrette, her former em- ployer, the defendant was called to the pulpit in the Garfield Boulevard Presby- terian church by the Rev. R. Keene to- day, who placed his hand on her head and said to. the rest of the audience
 They are trying to sell her into white slavery, but we won't let them. This girl is a Presbyterian from northern Ire land, and she has told the truth. There Is heinous plot framed up against her and many are involved in 1t. The idea of all Is to prove that this girl stole the lace so that, once convicted, the valuable evil dence she has against this vile white slave traffic will not hold water"
 A fund was raised for her defense among the church members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12

Provincetown. Mass, July 11.-Skirt-
  ing the inner tip of Cape Cod there lies in the harbor of Provincetown and nearby waters the largest and most notable fleet of warships ever assem- bled for active duty under the Stars and Stripes. Every vessel of the half hundred Is in readiness for practice maneuvers, which will tax the ingenuity and skill of the foremost naval minds of the country for the next month.
 The vessels include IA battleships. cruisers, torpedo boats, submarines, re- frigerator ships, tender and supply ships, numbering 54 vessels all told, and representing a valuation of nearly s200 ,000, ,O0O are drawn up in two par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
TROOPS CALLED OUT TO
 RESTORE ORDER IN MINES

Sydney C. B., July u--Unable to cope with the Iawlessness of strike rioters at the Inverness colliery today Mayor D. H. Mcleod was forced to cal troops from Halifax to restore order. The Inverness colliery is owned by the firm of Macken- ze & Mann, which is not connected in any way with the Dominion Coal com- pany, against which the Glace Bay strike is aimed, but about half of the men at the inverness colliery belong to the United Mine Workers of America, and they went out on sympathetic strike last Friday.
 The men of the Provincial Working mems association late yesterday after noon, when leaving the workings for their homes, were met by a crowd Of l0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR
 PROFESSOR NEWCOMB

and from royalty. He was member of the Institute of France the Royal Astro- nomical Society of Great Britain. and the American Association for the Advance ment of Science. During his service with the United States government he con ducted a number of parties to foreign lands to observe eclipses.
 His astronomical researches cover more than 300 papers and a long list of books on astronomy mathematics and political economy. Some of these are textbooks, while others are exhaustive studies of subjects.
 Prof Newcomb held many important positions, including that of professor of mathematics at Johns Hopkins univer- sity. He held the degree of LID from Yale, Harvard, Columbia, George Wash ington and other universities.
 He first entered the United States navy as professor of mathematics in 1861. after his graduation from the Lawrence scien- tifc school of Harvard. He was retired with the rank of rear admiral in 1897.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12

Washington. July 11.--Prof. Simon Newcomb the famous astronomer, mathema tician and world traveller who died at his h ome in this city early to- day at the age of "A years, will be buried with military honors in Arling- ton cemetery next Wednesday.
 High officials of the government will attend and the honorary pail bearers will include many prominent men in public life. The body will lie In state Monday and Tuesday at the family res- idence.
 Professor Newcomb Is survived by his wife, daughter of the late Dr. Has, sler, surgeon U. s. N, and three daugh- ters, Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee of Washington, Mrs. Francis Wilson of Newcomb and Mrs. Edward Whitney of New York.
 During his distinguished career Prof. Newcomb had been the recipient of many honors from leading scientific societies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12

Washington, July 11.-In assisting today to lay -he cornerstone of church which has as a part of it's equipment a gymna- siunn, a swimming pool, bowling alleys and club rooms, President Taft took occa- sion to pay tribute to the civil employe of the government who, being compelled to remain in Washington while the Presi- dent goes to the seashore and legislators seek their vacations, carries on the work of the government.
 Sometimes working for salary much too low said the President, The Is phil osopher enough to know that he can get more real happiness out of life in seeing his family grow and in the education of his children than by aspiring to be a millionaire or plutocrat.'
 The President also spoke of the wisdom of providing rational amusement as a part of church work, thus making re- ligion a welcome part of life and not something ito be improved only once in seven days and then to be taken in as small doses as possible
 The church Is to be known as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12

Geneva, Switzerland, July 11.-A historic pageant. representing the growth of science and literature in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. brought to a close to- day Geneya's To-day celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. The festival was the whole worlds for the nations of the world, through their representatives, united in homage to the memory of the great think CT. writer and reformer.
 America's part in the celebration was important ex-President Roosevelt being the honorary president of the interna- tional committee of arrangements, and America's delegate, Prof Williston Walk CT of Yale. contributed two eloquent dis courses at the anniversary exercises.
 Geneva, where Calvin performed his great work, where, In 1559 he founded the Academy of Geneva, and where In 1884 he died. devoted itself completely to those memorable tributes to Calvin and the pretty and restful city by Lake Leman, ever picturesque In It's gleam of lights. was transformed by brilliant illuminations and bright decorations into a scene of re- markable beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Hanoino of Black Hand Murderer.

New Orleans, July 1.-The first legal execution in Louisiana for crime carried out under the sign of the Black Hand will take place at Hahnville next Fri day. Leonardo Gebbia Is to be hanged there for complicity in the murder of lit- tie Walter Lamana two years ago. Young Lamana, son of New Orleans under taker, was abducted from his home here and held for S5010 ransom. The Black Hand insignia was employed In address ing the father Upon his refusal to pay the demanded sum. the boys head was severed from his body, which was found in the swamps of St. Charles parish, ad- jacent to New Orleans. Six Italians are now serving life sentences in the state penitentiary for complcity in the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
GREAT WARSHIP FLEET
 IN THE NAVAL WAR GAME

allel lines extending four miles. stand ing at the head of the line being Rear Admiral Schroeder's flagship, the Con necticut. On board the vessels are 15, 900 men.
 Shore leave was granted today as it will be every Sunday for the comir ; month during the maneuvers.
 Tomorrow morning early two divis- ions of the fleet go outside for practice and maneuvers, two other divisions re- maining inside, which will be the pro gramme throughout the maneuvers. thu divisions alternating in the work.
 The big event of the maneuvers is ex- pected to be a grand final review by President Taft and Secretary of the Navy Meyer. which will come near the close of the week. according to the general understanding among naval officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
GENERAL CARTER
 TO SUCCEED BELL

Washington, July 11.-(Special.)- )-Ac- cording to present indications Brig. Gen. William H. Carter, now on duty at Manila as commander of the depart ment of Luzon, will succeed Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell as chief of stan when that officers term as member of the general staff expires in April next. Gen. eral Carter is slated for promotion to major general to fill the vacancy to be caused in that grade by the re- tirement of Maj. Gen. John F. Weston on November 13 next.
 / Secretary of War Dickinson and General Carter were friends in their boyhood in Tennessee, and this friend ship was renewed in Chicago when MT. Dickinson was there as general coun- sel of the Illinois Central railroad and General Carter as commander of the de- partment of the lakes. MT. Dickinson recently made some comments which indicate his preference for General Car ter as chief of staff.
 The war department Is having some diff ficulty with state authorities regarding the requirement of licenses for govern ment vehicles, particularly automobiles The judge advocate general is of the opin- ion that these vehicles constitute part Of the equipment of the army, and that the authorities of the state in which they are used have no jurisdiction over them It is maintained that the government should proceed without reference to the state au- thorities and let them test the question by judicial procedure. It Is believed that the time Is not far of when some form Of light gun, ammunition or ration carrier. propelled by steam of gasoline, will be adopted. and that the government under such circumstances could Ill afford to sub ject It's military equipment to the jurisdic- ton of the states, especially when the principle that the states may not inter- fere with the agencies of the United States is so clearly established.
 The commissioner of internal revenue informs an inquiring druggist that apoth- ecaries are not required to pay special tax for keeping on hand spirits or wines. provided that before being sold they are compounded with drugs sufficient in quail ity and amount to alter their character and render unsuitable for use as bev- craze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Wrestling with tariff problem. Taft will extend his proposed trip. Firm undertone in stock market. Cotton crop in poor condition. Military funeral for Prof. Newcombe Taft pays tribute to workers. Warships preparing for naval war
 game.
 Troops called out to guard mines. 2-McLendon's case in legislature. Views of the majority in arbitration
 cases Iron contracts are still large 3-Ensley hears Dr. Stagg sermon. Nlr. Finley writes on Latin-American
 trade.
 Dora is different from all the rest 4-Editorial comment 5-Second Presbyterian church begins
 18th anniversary celebration. Dr. Dickinson continues series of ser
 mons on Song of Songs" Globe trotter on long walk passes
 through Birmingham.
 Military company leaves for encamp-
 ment at Montgomery today Boy on wheel hit by automobile at
 Avondale. 6-Arraigns Senate Boss Aldrich. 7-Japan as seen by Southern woman. Our gunners now lead the world. ''Makin' b'lieve" for vacations. 8-Genora1 sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
7a1t WiH Make Longer
 Trip Than He Intended

at longer interS > 1t is more than likely that the Prefoc will charter a special train.
 The Pres expects to- be away for two mont c 6 | will have to carry a complemf >r stenographers, clerks and telegraph S 9 addition to his secretaries Thus fs <.S presidential party has been confinf r, the chief executive, Capt ArchI o9 Butt, his military aide; As- sistas Q etary Mischler, Maj. Arthur Bro no, in addition to being the Pre-. confidential manager, Is com mandine officer of the First battalion of colored troops in the District of Colum- bia, and two secret service men.
 When the President travels the railroad officials take every precaution for his comfort and safe conveyance. They real ize not only the necessity of safeguard ing the President in every possible way, as a matter of public policy. but that re- gardless of the cause of the accident, the railroad which permitted the President s train or the train to which his car was attached, to suffer damage, would receive a serious setback in the minds of all the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Colonel Pointers Funeral.

New York; July 1.-The body of Col
 Marcellus Pointer. a distinguished of- ficer of the Confederacy, who died in pow erty in a Bowery hotel yesterday, will be buried tomorrow by the Confederate Veterans camp of New York. Although Colonel Pointer was not member of the camp the members have been deeply touched by the lonely death of a soldier who as aide-de-camp to Gen. Joe Wheeler was one of the most gallant fighters in the civil war. The funeral will be held at 5 O clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be In plot owned by the Confed- crate Veterans in Mt Hope cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12

men, boys and women, who saluted them with various epithets. Soon sticks and stones began to fly, and one association miner was struck on the side of the head and received bad cut.
 The mayor and members of the town council, with 30 special and regular police men. tried in vain to keep the crowd in order.
 This evening a special train from Hali- fax arrived with 1b0 men from the Royal Canadian regiment
 It is feared there will be a demonstfa- ton tomorrow when the colliery is opened for work.
 The strikers st the Glace Bay mines re- mained quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Shoots Woman, Kills Himself.

Abbeville s. C., July 1l.--Angered by Mrs Maggie Tenders refusal of his suit for marriage. l.. l.. Patterson, a mil loper- ative today shot the woman twice with revolver and then turned the weapon on himself. sending a bullet through his head. The shooting occurred at the wom- ans house in the mill village. The wom- ans wounds are not serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
On Trail of Neuro,

Norman Park, Ga., July 11.-A heavily armed posse with track hounds is in pur- suit of an unknown negro who Is charged with having entered the bedroom of a young woman, a guest at the home of K. w. Horne, last midnight. The posse out distanced the sheriff in the chase and a lynching is believed to be inevitable If the alleged intruder is caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
MISS MARY MORGAN
 DIES AT LENOIR

Montgomery, July 11.-A special to the Advertiser from Lenoir, s. C.. says:
 Miss Mary Morgan oldest daughter of the late Senator Morgan of Alabama, died there today Miss Morgan was for many years secretary to her father, and had a wide acquaintance in America and in Flu rope. The remains will be sent to Sel- ma, the old family home, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
THREE KILLED BY
 BOMB EXPLOSION

Kansas City, July 11.-Three persons were instantly killed by the explosion of bomb during the postponed celebration of St. Johns day by the parishioners of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic church here tonight Two policemen were knocked down and stunned. Another man sitting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Justice Moody III,

Washington. July 11.-Justice William H. Moody of the United States supreme court at Hot Springs, Va, for the baths, but report from that place tonight states that he had left some days ago, presum- ably for Hot eprings, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Shoots Wife, Hangs HimseIf.

Waco, Tex, July 11.-During a violent quarrel at their home last night. J. M Parks, 50 years old attacked his wife with a club and inflicted wounds that will probably cause her death. He then hanged himself to a tree in the back yard, where his body was found this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Tornadoes Strike Towns.

St. Louis, July 11.-Special dispatches from Pana, Ill.,. and xenia. H., say that tornadoes struck those towns late to- day. At xenia four persons were injured and several buildings destroyed No one was hurt at Pana, but the property dam- age was considerable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
New Cable to Be Laid.

St. Johns, N. F., July 1.-The work of laying a cable connecting New York di- rect with St. Johns will be begun this week by the steamer Colonia of the Com mercial Cable company which arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Changes In Washington.

South Bend Ind, July 1.-The WAsh- irgton American League club today pur- chased Shortstop A. B. Kelly of the South Bend team. Washington has also pur- chased Pitcher Evart Walker of zanee- vtllo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Canary Birds in Choir.

Cincinnati July 11.-Thirty-five canary birds as a part of the choir and par ticipating in the Sabbath morning musical programme constituted an innovation In the regular religious services at Lincoln Park Institutional Baptist church to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Elk. at To. Angeles.

Los Angeles, July 11.-(Special)
 The Queen and Crescent's Cotton
 States special with the Birming- ham Elks aboard arrived here on ! time, after eight days delightful trip through the Rockies. The
 train Is admitted to be the finest in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
COSSACKS ATTACK
 NATlONALISTS

Teheran, Persia, July 11.-Persian Cos sacks, commanded by Russian officers and other troops of the Shah, numbering altogethe- loO0. this morning made an at tack upon the united nationalists forces under Siphahdar and Sardarasad. at a point 15 miles from Teheran.
 Although the royalists shelled the na- tionaiists' position with four guns for two hours, they failed to dslodge the enemy Two hundred of the Cossacks advanced to within half mile of the nationalists, keeping up heavy fire with Maxims and quick firing guns. The nationalists replied at intervals with a single gun, compelling the Cossacks to retire.
 No information has been received here as to the number of casualties.
 St. Petersburg, July 11.-According to advices received here the Russian troops have arrived at Kazvin, s6 miles from Teheran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
1rassiffe, who was in charge

of the touching off of the fire works, and a negro and negress who were by islanders.
 The explosion followed day of fes- tivity. The fire works in the early part of the programme had been displayed without mishap and almost every 1tal- ian in the city was congregated in and about the lot.
 Grassiffe had constructed bomb by filling a section of gas pipe with pow der, and plugging up one end. He had been warned to place it In the ground before firing it, but neglected to do so The crowd surged around him as he knelt to light the fuse and before he could regain his feet the explosion oc- cured. The explosion blew out win dows In the church and In many houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
About Half the Belt Shows Better Condition for
 the Week
PART OF TEXAS AFFECTED
 BY THE HOT, DRY WEATHER
Plant Is Small and Weak ana fs Sub- ject to Damage from Premature Frost and Situation Is Giving
 Cause for Alarm.

Memphis, Tenn. July 1.-The follow for the weeks cotton crop conditions:
 Returns from the cotton crop this week are mixed. Improvement Is noted in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten nessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and north ern and eastern Texas. No improvement or loss occurred in North Carolina, South Carolina Louisiana and central, southern and western Texas.
 The plant in Arkansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas is large. fruiting we'll thrifty and full of promise. East of the Mississippi river, although improvement has taken place as noted, the plant is small and not always healthy and appar- ently stands are bad. The crop promise is regarded as still uncertain, although with favorable weather for the remainder of the season a fair yield can be made
 Heavy rains in North and South Caro- lima delayed cultivation and much grass is still complained of. Dry weather there is greatly desired. Much apprehension exists throughout central and western Texas of summer drouth. It has not rained there for two weeks or more and temperatures have been very high. The plant shows the effect. As yet no great damage has resulted, but it is believed that the crop has reached a point where it will soon deteriorate without moisture. Boil weevils are numerous in Louisiana. but elsewhere complaints are not fre- quent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Conditions in Alabama.

Montgomery. July 11.-Reports to the Advertiser from the cotton counties of Alabama show that with the continu- ance of favorable weather, much work was accomplished last week and a de- cided improvement has been made in working out the crop As result, crop prospects are much better than at any time since the long wet spell some weeks ago.
 During the last two days of the week many parts of Alabama received showers, and where the cotton has been worked the rain was beneficial.
 With few exceptions reports from all over the state reiterate that the work has progressed duninterruptedly and that much good has been accomplished in the fields.
 During the past two weeks of favor able weather the crop has taken on an entirely different aspect. and a vast improvement is shown.
 It Is estimated that the acreage aban- doned because of wet weather will not be 10 per cent of the whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
summarv of Times.Democrat.

New Orleans, July 1.-The Times-Demo- crat in its summary of cotton crop con- ditions, based on reports from correspond ents in every section of the south for the month ending Thursday, July 8, will say
 The concensus of opinion is to the fol- lowing effect:
 Taking the belt as whole, there has been distinct improvement since the last report.
 The crop is late, as a rule, but has been industriously worked wherever the meteo- rological conditions were favorable.
 There has been some additional reduc- tion of acreage, through forced abandon ment
 There are csAiplaints of boil weevil from sections of Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkan- sas and Texas, but 1t is too soon as yet to forecast the ultimate damage.
 Despite the improvement during the month the situation still presents grave possibilities and the plant, being small and puny, is peculiarly subject to dam age from premature frost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-12
Report of Plcayune.

New Orleans. July 11.-In summarizing cotton crop conditions in Louisiana and Mississippi, based on reports from corre- spondents In these states, the Picayune will say tomorrow:
 Hot, dry weather prevailed throughout the cotton sections of Louisiana and Mis- sssippi for the last seven days, and in a measure proved beneficial by operating to curtail the boil weevil ravages. The absence of rain also permitted consider able advance in cultivation, with the re- suit that the fields are fairly clear of grass. The lack of moisture may result in deterioration of the plant, although the farmers just now prefer this period of drought because of the advantage they gain in the battle with the weevil. It is true that much lost ground has been re- covered, but even with this the cfop is somewhat behind this time last year. It is estimated that the crop in Louisiana will be even shorter than appeared a month ago. Planters in many sections have abandoned their f1elda to the weevil and are turning to corn and other crops.