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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
ATTACK RESISTED
AT BLUEFIELDS

Bluefelds. July 1o.-(Special)-A COM
bined defense force of American planters,
merchants and Estrada soldiers success
fully baked an attack against Pearl
lagoon late yesterday when the Madriz
gunboat, San Jacinto, backed up by the
gunboat Venus. directed heavy fire into
the center of the town. Concealed guns
set up on the coast since the last Madriz
invasion were aimed against the San
Jacinto and a score of her crew were
Killed outright while forty or fifty more
OF her men were wounded. The attack
ing gunboat was practically disabled.
She drifted out to sea where she was
later picked up by her consort and towed
down the coast to Bluef1elds
There were no casulties among the de-
Tending forces although much damage
was done to the buildings In the town
that were hit by shrapnel from the gun
boats.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
CHICAGO THEATRE
F0RCIBLY SEIZED

Chicago. July 1o-Seventy-five mu-
nicipal court custodians forcibly seized
the LaSalle street theatre today and
partially wrecked the interior so that
performances would be impossible. The
stage and stairways were torn up
Every drop scene and the fly appurten-
ances were removed. The entrances
we're barricaded.
Long litigation regarding possession
of the playhouse by Mort NJ Singer and
the LaSalle opera house company, com
posed of Chas. w. Murphy, the baseball
man, Harry Asking and several minor
associates. is given as the cause. Sing
er's right to retain possession was
questioned on five-years verbal OPP
tion for the granting of an extension
in writing. The leased building is
owned by Mrs. A. S. Taft, wife of Pres
ident Taft's brother. Charles P. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
BROOKINS GIVES
HIS EXPERIENCE

New York, July 1o-In signed
statement In The World, Walter Brook
ins gives his experience of yesterday
as follows:
'I think what I did last evening
shows a number of interesting things
The machine will go just as high as its
supply of gasoline will take it, I could
have gone to heaven with passenger
but for the gasoline giving out and
this would make angels of us if we
had dropped to the earth. We might
have dropped bombs on any ship II two
had been along.
"The thing 1 want most of all to do
Is to bring the American people to a
scientific appreciation of the present
worth and future possibilities of the
airship They do not in any wise take
It seriously. They look upon 1t rather
as a vehicle for hippodromatics which
does not prevail abroad.
Abroad the foreigners have first
regard for It's Importance as fore
runner of things to como. l want
above everything else, to do what l can
to foster below the change In spirit
most desirable"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
TROOPS ARE SENT TO
SCENE OF DISORDER

Halifax, N. S.. July 1o,-A hurried call
for troops was received here tonight on
account! of an outbreak Of rioting at the
Cumberland Coal company's collieries at
Spring Hill, N. s., where over 1000 union
year.
The police tonight dispersed the rioters
but as further trouble is feared three
companies OF infantry. one battery of
artillery and company of ambulance
corps men will be sent to the scene.
The company now has 600 non-union
men working the collieries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Beverly. Mass. July 10-So far as the
possibility of Mr.. Loeb's candidacy for
the governorship Is concerned, 1t was
stated here tonight it would not be
necessary for him to come to Mr.. Taft
for an Endorsement as 1t has been
known all along that Mr.. Taft has
looked with favor upon Mr.. Loeb on ac-
count of the friendship he holds with
Mr.. Roosevelt.
Renewed activities along political
lines in Beverly had 1t that the Pres
ident would see several members of
his cabinet this week.
Attorney General Wickersham and
Secretary Nagel of the department of
commerce and labor are at the latter's
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Stage Coach Dashes Over
Cliff 100 Feet To Ground

juries could be obtained from the
management of the hotel tonight.
The coach was rounding a sharp
curve known as Devils Elbow, on the
stage road between Yosemite and Ell Por-
tai. One of the leading ~horsts stumbled
and knocked another horse over the cliff.
The stage went over after the horses.
When the dricer saw that the stage was
beyond control he called out to the pas
sengers to jump, At the time he lenped to
safety. Those who were carried over
with the coach were unable to extricate
themselves in time.
The coach with the four passengers in
side went hurtling down the precipice
bounding from one jagged rock to another
until 1t stopped on the edge of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
CITY POLICE BEAT
CIVIL SERVICE MEN

San Antonio, Tex. July 10.-(Special.)-
Federal secret service officials in this
city are inclined to think that the city
police in raiding a counterfeit money
factory have made an important dis
covery There is also considerable cha
grin felt by them on account of plain
city police force running down so big
a quarry when the secret service could
not get near 1t.
1t is understood that the secret service
men are peeved because the city detec-
tives failed to acquaint them with the
clews they were following. According to
one of the detectives who found the
house, this was done because Sc
cret service men are too talkative and
too fond of having their names and pic
lures in the papers
August Norman, the man said to have
run the plant. is still in the hands Of
the county authorities, but may be placed
before the federal grand jury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Montgomery, July 10-An officer of
the Alabama national guard will pick
500 men at the enca1npment at Chicka-
mauga next week who will volunteer
report which has gained currency in
Montgomery.
1t Is declared that the officer and his
men selected will sail for Nicaragua
soon after the closing of the encamp-
ment. The quota will be used to bring
to an end the hostilities between the
forces of Estrada and Madriz 1t Is not
stated what side the Americans will
fight on. 1t Is averred they will form
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
MAKES EFFORT TO
CREMATE FAMILY

Sandusky, o., July 10.-After locking
his wife and three daughters In and set
ting fire to his home. Andrew Kelh. 60
years old, stonemason, threw himself
In front of Lake Shore train here today
and was cut in two. The women were
rescued by neighbors. but Mrs. Kelf was
so badly burned that she may die. The
man waited until his wife and daugh-
ters had retired before locking the doors
leading to their rooms. He fastened the
doors with copper wire. He soaked the
furniture with gasoline. He was regard
ed as being eccentric. Two years ago
he was injured by his son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
FOREST FIRES ARE
SPREADING FAST

Detroit, Mich. July 10.-(Special.)-
Forest fires now are spreading as alarm
nglv in the lower peninsular of Mich
lgan as in the upper peninsuiar' ihe
villages of Fife lake and Cedar river
are threatened with destruction
The entire male population of these
villages is out fighting the flames The
fire is slowly creeping toward the sum-
mer cottages at Portage Lake and the
resorters have deserted them. A shift In
the wind has saved Grayling, temporarily
at least In the upper peninsular rains
have auenched the fires in parts of the
conner county, but in other places the
drouth is not broken. Dozens of farmers
have been burned out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Rayville, La, July 10.-Aroused by the
fact that an appeal to the supreme court
had been taken, following his condemna-
ton to death here Friday on the charge
of having murdered Town Marshal c. Z.
Chenault, mob battered down the doors
of the parish Jail at Rayville today and,
dragging j. D. Freeman, white man,
from his cell, hanged him on the same
spot where he had slain the marshal.
The fact that a deep cash was found in
Freeman.s throat led to the theory that
he attempted suicide. probably with a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Yosemite, Cal. July 10.-A four-horse
stage coach carrying II passengers bound
for Ell Portal. the gateway of the Yose-
mite National park, went over cliff into
the Mercedes river, a fall of 100 feet, to-
day.
One man, and three women were car
ried down with the stage and injured
seriously. The driver and other pas
sengers jumped. They held to the rocks
at the edge of the road. Two horses
were killed. The injured were taken
to Ell Portal hotel One woman re-
mained unconscious for several hours.
No information concerning the identity of
the victims or the extent of their IN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
ENCAMPMENT NEWS
FROM CHICKAMAUGA

Chattanooga, July N.-Militia from
the state of Florida. Mississippi and
Tennessee broke camp at Chickamauga
today. Two other troops will take their
place. Three regiments Of Georgia in
fantry, two batteries OF artillery and
three squadrons of cavalry, will arrive
under the command of Brig. Gen. Clifford
Anderson. The first regiment of North
Carolina will arrive about noon.
Tuesday the Third regiment of South
Carolina infantry will arrive. These
troops will occupy the site vacated by
the outgoing militia. Among the Georgia
troops will be the Governors Horse
Guards of Atlanta and the Black lfussars
and Cheatham Artillery from Savan-
nah.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
SEVEN DROWNED
NEAR NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Conn, July 10-At a late
hour tonight seven persons were re-
ported as having been drowned. z.
Klutz of North Carolina was drowned
while swimming in Lees pond, East
Haddam: Carl Carlson, aged 60 years,
fell from boat while fishing In Cedar
Lake. Bristol; Rudolph Politz lost his
life while bathing in Birge's pond near
Bristol, Miss Alice Fox, aged IL years,
OF New York, while bathing In the
Mousatonic river was swept out by the
current and drowned, ana an unknown
man was drowned in a brick pool ut
the Berlin brick yards at Berlin. Kill
roe and George Massicotte of Water
bury lost their lives in Lake Quassa-
paug. The latter lost his life attempt
ing to save Ktlfoe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
LOEB HAS THE SUPPORT OF
PRESIDENT TAFT IN HIS
RACE FOR GOVERNORSHIP

home in Marion, Mass. Both of the
cabinet members are to start for Alas
ka the latter part of the month and
they will come here, 1t is believed, to
bid goodbye to the President.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh
Is expected at Burgess Point during
the week.
the President attended services today.
Mrs. Taft, accompanied by Miss Helen
Taft, attended st. Peters Episcopal
church. Late this afternoon the whole
family, with several invited guests. had
a tea together and a sailing trip on the
Sylph.
President and Mrs. Taft dined with
W. J. Bordman and his daughter of
Washington at their summer home,
Manch ester by the e-Sea.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Angry Mob Lynches White
Man In Louisiana Town

piece of glass, when he heard the nob's
approach.
The lynching occurred shortly after 2
o'clock this morning. Late Saturday aft
ernoon an appeal to the supreme court
In Freeman's behalf had been granted.
This is the outcome of the appeal" was
the note found pinned to the dead mans
clothing.
Freeman who was a blacksmith, shot
and killed Chenault three weeks ago when
the latter attempted to arrest him for
a minor ofrense. The officer was one
of the most popular residents of this
community and feeling against his slayer
was intense.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Pittsburg. jely lo.--Blank cartridge
wounds claimed the first victim In this
section today from Fourth Of July cele-
bration in the person of Edward Mullen,
is years old, of East Carney. He died Of
tetanus, and Adam Isovitch, aged IS
years, OF Turtle Creek, died from the
same cause through being injured In the
hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Army Maneuvcr. Abandoned

Denver. Col. July 1o-Extensive army
maneuvers at Fort ID. A. Russell, wy
oming involving several regiments of
regular troops and the pick Of the ma.
tion guard of Colorado. Wyoming and
Utah, due to begin July 16, have beer.
abandoned because of water famine
prevalent In the northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Lonsdale, r. l., July 1o--With her
baby less than a year old clasped In
her arms, the body of Mrs. Patrick Nc
Cabe was found floating in the Black
stone canal today. 1t is believed the
heat, together with long standing ILL
ness, had affected the mind of the wo-
man. She was 25 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Atlanta suffers From Heat

foN the weather bureaus prediction of
fair and warmer weather came true to-
day, and Atlanta citizens sweltered In the
most oppressive heat of the season. the
thermometer. lowering around 80 degrees
the day. Considerable dam
age has been done the cotton crop In
Georgia by ne long period of wet wealth
err II is asserted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Hot in Albany, Too

Albany, July 10.-Albany experienced
one of the hottest days of the year today,
when the weather bureau thermometer
registered 96 degrees. John Whalen. age
80 years, and Francis Forti, aged ~ years,
were drowned while bathing in a creek
on the outskirts of the city today. They
entered the water while overheated and
and were seized with cramps
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Ten neatbr In PhiIndcIphia

Philadelphia, Pa, July 1o-Ten deaths
and many prostrations occurred here
TODAY as a result of the excessive heat.
Tha humidity was SIS during the morn
ing hours and the mean temperature
for the day was s4. The maximum tenn
perature. 80, was recorded at p. III.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
james Dewolf Passes Away

Columbus. o.. July 10-James Dewolf,
aged SO years. one of the best-known
circus advance men in the country, died
of tuberculosis today at the home of his
parents In this city. He will be buried
Tuesday at Marion, Q.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Washington. July 1o.-Delegates to the
convention of the international Alliance
of Theatrical Stage Employees, which will
open here tomorrow, were entertained to-
day by the local reception committee.
The organization has q membership Of TO-
900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

New York, July 1o-Three bathers
lost their lives this afternoon and to-
night In the waters around New York
AT Patchogue. l.. l.. James r. Skinner,
son of an insurance broker of New
York fell from a yacht and was
drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
The Neutrality Laws

Washington, July 10-Officials of the
state department tonight declined 10
discuss the reports coming from Mont
gomery that an expedition was in pro-
cess of mobilization with the object of
entrainng for Nicaragua. They would
only admit the neutrality laws CON
tanned provisions larger than the ideals
of the southern historical city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Crop outlook Is Improved

Montgomery, July 10.-Alabama farm
srs, somewhat discouraged during the
last week by the continuous rains. have
begun to take heart again with the ap-
proach of dry weather. The fields are
rank with grass and as soon as the
ground dries sufficiently the plows will
be put to work. 1t Is reported that much
of the replant has besn washed away by
THE rains Corn alsd has suffered from
lthA excessive moisture
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Mexico. July 1o.-J- l. Limantour. min
lister of finance OF Mexico, will leave to-
morrow for New York, whence he will
sail for France. He will be accompanied
by his wife. The cabinet official has
been given a leave of absence from his
duties and expects to be abroad several
months. During the absence of Senator
Limantour the affairs of his Office will b
placed in charge Of Subsecretary Rob-
erto Nunez
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
s..,o.tr.s.ons MT circinnnti

Cincinnati O., July 10--Two persons
drowned and six prostrated from the
heat was the casualty record In this
citv TODAY. Henrietta Ackerman, aged
1s years. of Cincinnati. and John Moore,
aged 10 years, of Newport, Ky, were
drowned in the Ohio river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11

Boston, July 10--It was the hottest
day of the year in Boston with the
mercury near the 100 degree mark
FOR several hours. The official weather
bureau high reading was SO degrees at
o'clock Two deaths and score OF
prostrations We're reported by the po-
lice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
.ationaI CAPITAL sweIters

k--~ ington, July 10-The national
ca pitaf sweltered in a torrid heat which
caused one death. that of negro in
FAINT, and the prostration of four other
persons On Pennsylvania avenue the
thermometer registered 102 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Texas Gets Relief

FL Paso. Tex, July 1o.-The hottest Pc
riod of eight days ever recorded at Ell
Paso weather bureau was broken tonight
by a heavy rain. For eight days the
maximum temperature averaged 1913 de-
grees. The Rio Grande at this point Is
entirely dry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
REPORT THAT MEN NOW AT
CHICKAMAUGA WILL GO TO
NICARAGUA FOR SERVICE

the nucleus of a peace or passive army
in inspiring awe by their newly ac-
qured military knowledge.
1t can not be found out from what
point the expedition will sail or any
probable date
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Sought Relief in River

Watertown, n. Y, July 10.-Seeking re-
lief from the heat, Frank Namo, Is years
old, was drowned today while bathing in
the Black river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
Hottest Dnx in Yenrs

Middletown, n. Y, July 10-The ther-
mometer here touched 102 degrees in
the shade today, exceeding the heat of
yesterday which was accounted the
hottest day In many years.
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seek Relief In Water

New Haven, Conn, July 1o.-The heat
In New England claimed total of nine
lives by drowning today. In nearly every
case the victims were seeking relief from
the torrid temperature by plunge IN the
water.
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re,nneratnre of loo Degrces

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, July 1o.-This city
experienced a temperature of 100 degrees
in the shade today, the hottest In the
year Two persons were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-11
INTENSE HEAT IS
VERY DISASTROUS
Many Deaths and PrOstra-
tiOns Noted Yesterday
THREE PERSONS GO MAD
Ten Deaths In Each New York and
Philadelphia Are Reported-Many
Seek Relief In Water and
Are Drowned

New xr July 10-Today was the
hottest = E of the year in New York
city. - persons went mad and
ten OF ..S lied as result of the heat.
The 0e prostrations was long but
not 81 Wy as yesterday. The maxi
mur 20 )erature was 90 degrees.
U = ecast for tomorrow prophesies
cor o. 1 heat.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
LEGISLATION ON
WATER IN OIL FIELDS

COALINGA, June 1.-THE opera
tors of this field at a recently held
mass meeting voiced a desire for new
legislation according to the following:
Resolved, that it is the sense of this
meeting composed of the oil producers
of the Coalinga oil fields, that a state
law be passed granting to every oil
field in California the right by vote
of the district to organize a district
for the purpose of raising taxes ION
lines similar to the irrigation districts
under the Wright law to take care of
the underground water conditions
prevalent in all oil fields of the state.
Further resolved, that a copy of this
resolution be mailed to all oil pro-
ducing companies in California, and to
every senator and assemblyman of the
California legislature, and to all state
officers at Sacramento, and that a copy
of the same be given to the press.
Further that our representatives in
the state legislature be urged to Sc
cure the passage of such a law on the
statutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
SALT LAKE MININGMEN
DEVELOP CALIFORNIA OIL
Company InstaIIs a Rig in Kern
River and Soon Will Be-
gin Drilling

BAKERSFIELD, June 1.-THE Mag
nolia Southern has a rig and bunk
houses up on the southwest quarter OF
the southwest quarter of the north
east quarter of section 1S-2S2S. r. S
Conner, general manager for the COM
pany, is here to install the boiler and
plant and engine.
The land is on the north front of
the Kern river field. on the section
which adjoins 10 of the Keith & Mack
land, sold 10 an English company along
with the Imperial and Thirty-Three
and is half a mile east of the Kern
Star, which is the nearest develop
ment.
The Magnolia Southern is composed
of prominent mining and business
men of Salt Lake City, which is taking
keen interest in the development of
California oil lands.
Among the stockholders are Duncan
MacVichie, R. F. Wineman, j. w
Langley, R. ]. Evans, G. w. f. Dor
sey, John A. Kirby, w. II. Weber,
Henry Catrow, Ben d. Luce, w j.
Craig, F. c. Dern and j. E. Jennings
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
H|DALGO OIL COMPANY
SECURES LARGE TRACT
Expects to Increase Vera Cruz
Holdings to $4,000 Acres.
Local People

BY arrangements closed in Los An
geles the Hidalgo Oil company one of
the strongest concerns formed within
the past year, has secured over 1000
acres of oil-bearing land on the Panuco
river, Vera Cruz. Mexico, and is laying
it's plans to increase its holdings in the
same fields by over $4,000 acres. Incor-
poration papers are now being prepared
and will be filed in this city within a
few days.
The company is a close corporation,
capitalized at $4,000, fully subscribed,
and will act as the parent company for
other subsidiary concerns that Will
shortly be organized.
The stockholders include e. A. Mont
gomery, president of the Sierra Madre
culb who will act as president; Tim
Spelacy of the Premier and Mascot Oil
companies who has been elected vice
president Pete Spellacy, who will act
as secretary; j. f. Lucey, head of the
j. f. Lucey Supply company; j. d.
Thomson, the oil and mining operator
of Pasadena; C. c. Bowles of Bakers
field, Clarence J. Berry of the c. j.,
Ethel d. and other oil companies oper-
ating in Midway and McKittrick fields;
II. J. Carrigdn, president of the Con-
solidation Copper Mines company; Mike
Spelacy and Mack McGill.
President Montgomery and j. ID.
Thomson expect to leave for the fields
within a few days to make arrange
ments for active development work and
mass upon the value of other lands Of
fered to the company. Mr.. Mike Spell
lacy has already returned to Vera Cruz
to secure options upon other lands.
w, c.n buv IT. perhaps at many places. but
there's one BEST place to buy it-and that
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