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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
STALK OF CUBA COTTON
SHOWS 248 FULL BOLLS

grow good variety of such corn and
may ultimately mean broom factory
here.
W. D. clayton of the government farm
demonstration work has been busy the
past two days measuring the corn for
the Boys clubs. A yield yesterday from
Clay Shaw's acre pleased him greatly,
although it only produced 70 bushels.
This corn ran IS per cent grain, which is
considered a phenomenal showing. The
tyre was Mosby's prolific. Rowan Me-
Elroy also made good showing by pro-
ducing 96k bushels on, his acre with a
cost for fertilizers and labor. of less than
half the market value of his corn.
Samples Of this corn have been reserved
for the Geiger fair.
Two hundred and forty bales of cotton
ginned, against 10 for the same period
last year. is the statement of the local
gin plant. A part OF this gain has been
due to premature opening. while the
excellent condition of the plant has at
tracted cotton from other gins. Sew
eral farmers report that they al going
over their cotton for the last time until
frost. Yields generally are running about
with last year. The rain for the past
three days has hifdered harvesting.
W. e. McGowen and w. q. Mcdaniel,
named as delegates to the good roads
convention to be held In Birmingham
during the fair, will leave carly next
week to be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
NEWS FROM LISBON
is NOT CONCLUSIVE
Censorship Is Strict Under the
New Government
NOT ALL ARE REBELS
Many in Lisbon Cling to the Monarchy
and Reports of Fighting I'm That
City Are stu Received
In Spain
NOT ALL ARE REBELS

| Madrid. October 6--Advices from the
Portuguese capital, the authenticity of
which can be safely assumed. are meagre.
The report OF continued lighting, how
ever, is from news source and may have
escaped the censor. The intelligence is
significant as putting a new light on the
situation. Practically all of the dis
patches that found their way out of the
Portuguese capital during last night con-
veyed the impression that the revolutions
lists were in complete control and the
populace had accepted the republic as an
accomplished fact.
| 1t Is borne In mind, however, that just
as the monarchy exercised a strict CEN
sorship over outgoing dispatches previous
| TO the outbreak of the revolution, the
revolutionists, being in control of the
cable and telegraph wires, are now in a
position to dictate what OF the present
situation shall be made known to the
outside world.
Accordingly further advices that may
reach the frontier by post or messenger
are awaited with intense interest. One
dispatch which came out of Lisbon early
today by way of vigo declared that troops
faithful to the King still held important
points last evening and that continued
fighting during the night was expected.
1t was admitted, however, the repub
ilcans had gotten the upper hand after
80 hours of fighting.
This dispatch said that moderate esti-
mate of the losses on both sides was 200
dead and $50 wounded. The city was but
slightly damaged by the bombardment.
Tho republic was proclaimed amid
frantic enthusiasm. Bands paraded the
streets followed by columns of armed
persons who sang songs of liberty. The
discipline of the revolutionists was excel
lent. King Emanuel it is said, left the
city, probably abroard the yacht Queen
Amelie, sailing for England. Official adj
vices received here at noon today state
the Queen Mother Amelic and the Kings
uncle, Prince Alfonso, and the Duke of
Oporto are still aboard the yacht Queen
Amelie and it is supposed the King is
with them.
The prefect of Badajoz province has
communicated the republican proclama-
ton to the Spanish officials, and another
report from the frontier is that the sup
erintendent of the railroad between Lis
bon and Badajoz has notified all the sta
ton agents on the line of the change
of government in Portugal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Our line of fall woolens is the
largest in Birmingham. Suits
made to order from $13.75 to
$1,000; fit and workmanship
guaranteed or money refunded.
s. j. SINGER B SONS, 107 N,
Goth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Pratt, president of the Southern Appala-
chan Good Roads association; j. b.
White OF Kansas City, Charles S. Barrett,
president of the Farmers union, and
DR.. Thomas d. Coleman OF Augusta, Ga.
Gov. Augustus E. Wilson of Kentucky
is one of the guests, and will address at
least one of the five sessions of the con-
gress. The delegates who have announced
their intention OF attending include II
mayors, II presidents Of commercial
bodies, 16 chairmen of county commit
tees and numerous state officials. The
remaining delegates were mostly appoint
ed by influential officials or business men
with the idea of securing men thorough
ly representative of their respective COM
munities.
The cooperation of women is de-
sired and the official programme gives
as speakers Mrs. H. NJ. Willet of At
lanta, who will discuss Woman S
Work in Conservation" and Mrs. J. K.
Ottley of Atlanta, assigned to talk on
Scenic Beauty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
Plotting in Spain

Paris. October e.-Dispatches from San
Sebastian. Spain say that the Spanish
government has been aware for some
time that the Spanish republicans were
plotting with the Portuguese republicans
for a simultaneous outbreak In both
countries. October IS, the anniversary of
Ferreras execution, was the date tenta-
lively chosen for the combined effort.
But the Spanish plotters. canvassine
the situation thoroughly realized that
they had little chance of success. Their
efforts to win over officers OF the army
are said to have resulted in failure
while General Writer plainly intimated
that any attempt at revolution would b
mercilessly put down.
Nevertheless the large body of Spanish
opinion is convinced that sthe success Of
the republicans in Portugal means sim.
liar outbreak In Spain with the proba-
bility of a counter revolutionary move
ment by the Carlists in the north.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Valencia, Spain, October 6.--Marked un-
easiness is felt here following the proc
lamation of republic In Portugal. To-
day civil guards patrolled the streets and
strong contingent was held in front Of
the quarters of the Republican club. The
governor of Vanencia ordered the re-
moval of flags which had been suspended
from the windows of the many republican
and similar organizations.
Troops were held in readiness for any
emergency. fi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Bessemer camp, Woodmen of the
World, held an important meeting last
night Several candidates were in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
IRON WORKERS
OUT THEIR JOB
STRUCTURAL EMPLOYEES DELAY
OPERATIONS ON NEW POST
OFFICE BUILDING.

Work on the structural iron section
Of the new postotfice building has been
held up since last Friday pending the
adjustment of matters" between Con-
tractor A. Hansen and General Con-
tractor J. Henr yMiller. 1t Is stated
MIR. Hansen, whose nome is in Phil
adelphia. liz said to have left Rich
mond for the Quaker city last Wed
nesday and from that place went to
Baltimore to confer with the general
contractor His workmen. some If
teen or more structural iron men. quit
their job Friday at noon because the
men in charge Of the other part at
the work were not willing to stand
sponsor for their pay. 1t Is said.
Superintendent Elgin, who repre-
sents the Baltimore company In the
work here, said Monday afternoon that
he had reason to believe that the
matter would be adjusted shortly.
Meanwhile he said. some little work
on the iron section of the building
was being done under his direction, SO
Is not to Interfere with the corner
sone program arranged for next Sat
urday
AT the Office of Contractor Hansen
ut Eighth and Franklin streets 1t was
stated Monday that he was out OF
the city and there was no one on hand
to speak for him In connection with
the Federal building job
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12

Special consolation prizes have been
provided by The Richmond Virginian
for the teachers that do not win q
European trip In the great European
teachers trip contest. To those teach
ers who receive as many AZ 10000
votes, but do not win one OF the free
European trips, The Virginian will add
TO the per cent. commission on sub
seriptions turned in enough money to
make up a cash prize OF $26. This il
equivalent to a couple OF weeks sal
airy In our regularly country school In
the state Of Virginia So II you do
not win one OF the European trips.
you will be amply rewarded for your
efforts. This IL the greatest contest
of the kind ever conducted by any
paper In Virginia, and II II all free.
only for an effort. 20 II you have not
entered this contest. enter now. DON'T
get discouraged. don't drop out: you
can win II you will only put forth the
proper effort
Let us again urge the Importance
of an early start, for the advantage
obtained by beginning at once will be
hard TOT overcome by your competitor
in the nnai days Of the contest Get
all your scholars and friends to saws
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
JOHN c. WILLIAMS
ANSWERS SUMMONS
VETERAN BUSINESS MAN OF
RICHMOND Is THE VICTIM
OF PNEUMONIA.

MIR. John G. Williams senior MEM
Der OF the firm Of John G. Williams
n Company. stock brokers and insur-
anee. died shortly after q O'Clock Mon
day morning at his home. 7ns West
Grace street. In tha seventy ninth
year Of his age. Although death was
.ascrihed to pneumonia, he had been
an Invalid for several years, and dur
ing that time suffered from rheuma-
tisfu To such an extent that he rarely
left his room. He WAS stricken with
pneumonia about q week ago.
Born in Fluvanna county. MIR. Will
liams came to Richmond In 1919 and
had since made this eaty his home,
Aside from his business interests. he
took very active part in Baptist
affairs, having served for u number of
years as treasurer or the foreign mis-
sion board. On account of Ill health
he was compelled To give up this po-
sition four years ago, lie was a dea-
con of the First Baptist church. with
which he was identified for many
years. He was also a trustee of Rich
mond College. AS mark of respect
the Richmond Stock Exchange. of
which he WAS n member, suspended
business Monday.
Mr. Williams leaves wife, one son,
Russell g.. and four daughters $rs.
II. r. Pollard. Jr., Mrs -. +. Y4lor.
Mrs. Hugh +. Powell Mrs. Thomas X.
1.eekie. All reside In Richmond with
The exception OF Mrs. Leckie. who is
d resident OF Charleston. W. Va.
The funeral will he held at 8 +.
NJ Tuesday from tho family residence
with interment in Hollywood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
RELIEF GOES To
STEAMER OLYMPIA
Believed That Passengers Are
Now Being Rescued From 81
Perilous Plight
SHIP ON ROCKS
ON ALASKAN COASTss
Wireless Worked Poorly and
Complete Details Are Not u
knoWn--Prominent Peo- y
pie on Craft u

VALDEZ, ALASKA, Dec. 12.-Th0S
States government launch Fort LieS
cum were expected to reach the wreck
Of tho Alaska Steamship Companya
steamer Olympia shortly before A..
NJ. to-day and are believed to be TAX
ing of the fifty two passengers and
crew. The passengers will be brourhts
here.
The olyrnpias wireless was put ouf|
OF commission before noon yesterdaYs
ana up to the time OF this mornin90s
dispatch no word had been receivo6
from those on board who include Unit4s
Cd District Judge Cushman. Of TN.
Third district of Alaska, and his wffe&
United States District Attorney WAik
err, and MI the attaches OF the court. hi
In Fifty Mile Gale.
The Olympia left cor,lova ssaturdSfE
night for Valdez and Seward In q f1ftY~i
mile gale. Early Sunday morFtu1
Wireless Operator Hayes sent out ~
distress message asking for in1t&AH
help and saying the vessel had gO11Xs
ashore eff Hligh Island and threatef6E
10 break up. Until 10 A. NJ SundaNg
Hayes continued to send reports Of t1s~
for help ssga3
His messages indicated that the boo&
was being ground to pieces on the roie1k~
and thai unless help arrived quickly tl1
crew and passengers would pGrf1fSE
Hayes, wireless apparatus worlE6N
poorly and he failed to explain thM
cause OF the wreck before communities
ton ceased. ssa
The belief here is that the Olvmpi1s4
machinery broke down during the gat<
and the wind drove her. helpless, on IL
rocks.
The last message from Hayes y6DM
read Heavy seas breaking over l116|
Position most perilous. All on dack.
The operators here were unab5o q
! deterrnfne from Hayes disconne0kx
| messages whether the IifAboaty hGU
been launched. n an effort was n1El@
| to do this. II is considered that WIN
the heavy sea running many must hnN
been drowned. HI
A number OF light craft have put ou~
from here in the hope of picking IN a1le
lifeboa.a that may be drifting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
FIRE IN HOME OF
Mr.. J. P. BRANCH
PILE OF TRASH TAKES FIRE AND
BLAZE CREATES EXCITEMENT.
But DAMAGE Is SLIGHT.

Fire which Was discovered in the
home OF Mr.. John F. Branch at No.
/ West Franklin street early Monday
morning caused considerable excite
ment, but was quickly put out by the
fire department before much damage
had been done
As far as could be learned, the blaze
was caused by match which some
one had left in the basement and
which was in some way ignited. In
"A few moments a quantity OF trash
had taken fire and dense clouds Of
smoke poured up into the house from
the basement windows,
Chemical engine No. responded to
tho call sent in. but had to exhaust
two tanks Of chemicals before the
fire was smothered. The total loss
will not exceed $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
AGED MAN BURNED
IN FIRE IN FULTON
Flames Break Out Soon After He Retfes and He Loses Lie
Engines Respond but Are Unable 10
Cross Gilles Creek

vaIiantly with buckets. but practical
IS nothing could be done.
Just before the fire the negro man,
who subsequently lost his life. was
seen to enter one of the houses. he
had apparently gtione to bed and knew
nothing of his danger until 1t was
too late tn escape. Every possible
effort was made To rescue him. The
firemen were unable to enter the
house, however. without their hose,
and within d few minutes after their
arrival the buildings fell in and every
one knew that the old man must be
dead.
The ruins smoidered and smoked all
night. The following morning police
officer raked over the charred timbers
and found tho remains of the old man.
His body had been almost complete
~ destroyed, only a few bones re-
manning. These were turned over
to his daughter. who lives on Church
Hill. Sh. sent for an undertaken
and had them buried Immediately.
One of the houses destroyed belong
ed tn a real estate agency The
other two belonged to colored women,
Josephine Terry and Henrietta Gar
land As far AS can be learned there
was no insurance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
MRS. MUNYON TO
RETURN TO STAGE
WIFE OF PATENT MEDICINE MAN
UNABLE TO WITHSTAND LURE
OF FOOTLIGHTS.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Dec. Ia
The lure OF the footlights has recall
cd Mrs. James NJ. Munyon. Wife of the
patent medicine man OF this city. Lit
tie more than year after a recon
citation with her sixty-one year old
husband. after she had threatened
suit fer divorce, she is to resume her
stage career at Atlantic City next Mon
DAY. when she will appear with a
new repertoire of songs. Professor
Munvon declined to discuss the Affair."
OF his young wife to-day. declaring
the whole affair to be "distastefaP' to
him.
Mrs. Munyon Is twenty-four years
Of age and a noted beauty, She Is
the daughter OF a Pennsylvania law
yer, and before her first marriage was
Miss Pauline Neff. She had stage
career during sirlhood years. appear
ing in both 'Charley's Aunt" and The
Grand Parade" Her first husband
was a man named Metzgar OF Santa
Fe, n NJ, whom she divorced about
eight years ago. In 1908 she married
Dr. Munyon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
.TAMMANY HALL
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Flames Confined to Top Floor
by Strenuous Work of
Firemen
.CROkER'S WORKS OF
ART ARE SAVED
Records of Great Political Or
ganization Safe--lntenSe
Cold Hampered Flame
Fighters

NEW YORK, December Ellis
toric Tammaay Hal. on Fourteenth
street. Just west OF Third avenue, was
, badly damaged by fire early to-day.
! For some time the structure was in
grave danger but the flremen by hard
work managed to contine the flames
/ to the top ieor.
| TIE Olympic Theatre, which was
managed for many years by the late
! Tony" Pastor and which was really
the birthplace Of Refined vaudeville.
was damaged by water. The theatre
| is a part OF the original structure OF
I Tammany Hall. but * separated from
| the other by new fire Wall and 10
| this is due the fact that tho firemen
were able to control the blaze before
/ Il swept the block.
Intense colo weather and snow COW
cred streets interfered With the fire
men getting to the scene and three
alarms were turned in by Chief
/ Croker To get sufficient men to pro-
( tect the ancient Academy Of Music.
! which Is In the same block. Chief
I Croker. who was OH the scene within
1 five minutes after the IRE Was dis
/ covered personally carried out the big
J pictures Of his uncle. Richard Croker
and Of John Kelly. former bosses
3 ~ dftiifaH3s WHICH Heit ia VIC VA -
1 fees of te Tammany society.
The fire started on the third floor
| In the general assembly room. a
| night Waterman and Il scrub woman
| on duty there tried to put out the FIRE
! Instead OF turning in an alarm. and
| this gave the flames opportunity to get
. strong headway before the fIremen
reached the scene. Hurried calls were
sent out for Thomas r. Smith. secre-
| tary Of Tammany, tn learn what books
should be saved. The police carried
/ the personal furniture of Charles r.
Murphy's sanctam into the street and
put strong guard over IT.
1t Was said that the records OF
Tammany. which are Invaluable from
the historic standpoint. were III ire
proof sale and tire ali right.
The assembly hall IL used for dances
and there was big dance there last
night. Chief Croker said that IN his
ppinlon the fire was caused by "A
cigarette carel.ssly thrown into pile
81 rubbish or n piece OF paper thrown
back of hot radiator. The entire
ltep floor Of the hall was sutted. bur
below stairs the damage is entirely by
water.
The chief estimated the loss at ahou,
$50 600
Charles +. Murphy. chief of Tam
many was routed from hts bed by q
telephone message that the hall was
atre. He asked. rs Chief Croker on
the ground -
Told that he was the Tammany
leader said Well. guess l will wait
and eat my breakfast before I 81
around.
The building is in the high pressure
tlistr'c, ard to tina, fact liz due the
sowing Of most Of 1t.
The society Of Tammany was organ
ICED In lssa The present building was
! erected in 1867. when Tammany moved
uptown from Nassau and Franklin
streets. where II had been located since
1911. The Democratic National Con
vention 81 1865 was held In the hal
which was burned out to-day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
NEW CHIEF JUSTICE
APPRECIATES HONOR
SAYS APPOINTMENT CAME TO
HIM WITHOUT HIS KNOW
LEDGE OR SOLICITATION.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. H.
Chief Justice White this afternoon is
sued the following statement:
The president and Senate have
indeed honored me, the one by
nominating me and the other by
confirming me. without reference,
III chief justice that is TO preside
ever the sessions Of the court and
To lie its spokesman in matters
Of administration.
am deeply grateful, not only
to The president and the senate
for the confidence thus rcposed IN
me. but also To all those. whether
LAWYER or laynian and whether i'll
public or private life, who with
out solicitation or knowledge on
my part may have recommended
or suggested that nomination.
Human nature would be want
Ing If a sense OF personal gratifi-
Gator WIS not felt at the indica-
ton thus afforded of the belief
entertained by the president, the
Sena.e and others. that during the
mary years | have taken part in
the work of the court there has
been ut least honest and painstak-
Ing effort TO do my duty towards
the country.
- ii course. with the sense OF per
sori1si qualification al the honor
whien the selection implies comes
the consciousness that new ana in
eres sed administrative duties and
executive sponsibilities viii fol-
low. and | pray that Divine f'rovl-
,lsnce may give inc the strength
not Hnworthtly IT, perform them.
FEAR as 10 possible conse-
autAces TO result from my def
cieacies IL. however, at once dis
peiled at the knowledge | shall,
after ali, continue TO be- a member
OF the court. simply sharing Its
burdens with my brethren, whose
sust.Ilniag influence and guiding
spirit Will be ever mine in the iu-
tnr., as 1t has always been in the
past
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-12
DISCUSS PROJECT
To GUILD CHURCH
METHODIST MINISTER'S ENDORSE
MOVE TO PIT Up EDIFICE IN ,
WEST END.

Mr.. John L. Briggs. president OF the
Methodist Stewards Associatioi., ad-
dressed the Methodist ministers meet
ing Monaay morning on the su"9ert
ot the proposed new Metnduist cnurtn
III the West f.na. WnlCn mas peen al
reauy outlined III these colomiis, cot
oIlei JoHn L. Branch ana .sir. &. " /.
HaraWlek also spoke III favor OF the
NOV ement.
The ministers heartily endorsed the
plan aha pleoseu inetf support
Inc couet.satlon oil Asnury Place
Metuoulst enbrIn Viii FURNISH the lot
ana szu.a0u, ana the Metnoansts OF
tlicnmoAd viii raise the REMAINDER.
aspnrs enuren VIII he merged into
Luts ne" ennreh- -...e..
The Metnoulst ministers oil Rich
mona preach at tne ttia I.s1dies' Home
eaen month on the first and third
sunday afternoon, at the old soldiers
Home on the afternoon OF the second
Sunday. ard the Home for lncurables
on the fourth Sundays.
The appointments for the coming
year are as follows:
+ Old Ladies' Home-~-Dec EN- Der. ]. II
Moss, January Fl. e. Phner and q.
r. Greene. February, s. o. Wright and
]. y. Latham. March. s. {. Hatcher
anu IL. r. NdleTHtfu. ApTiI. IIiutst
Stevens and w. q. Burch, May, J. NJ.
Rowland and II. p. Balderson; June.
j. T. Sewel and V. w. Bargamin: July,
Il. r. Forester and u. 7. Merritt: Au-
gust. w. L. Parker and l.. T. Williams,
September, +. B. Loving and X. II.
Potts: October. \. c. Bergman and
j. y. Latham. November, 6. +. Greene
and V. w. Hargamin.
Appointments for Home for Incur
ables---December i. +. Merritt, Jan
uary. g. T. Forester; February, V
w. Bargamin: March. w. q. Parker,
April J Fl. Moss. MAY. II. c. Pfeider;
June. w. q. Bnreh; July. Ernest Stev-
ems, August. J. r. Sewell; september
s. c. Hatcher; October, X. r, Water
field: November, j. T. Sewell
Appointments for Soldiers Home
December l.. r. Williams; January
J. NJ. Rowland. February. +. Il. Low
ing March, X. II. Potts; April. ]. n
Latham: May, Il. T. Waterfield, June
G. r. Greene. July, S. O.. Wright;
August. H. T. Baiderson, September
A. G. Bergman: October. l.. r, vii.
iiams. November.j II. c. Pfffer.