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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23
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Two Fires

Last Saturday afternoon an ex-
plosion of the gasoline stove in the
kitchen of the apartments occupied
by j. d. Cooper on Lincoln Ave-,
caused what might have been a
serious fire. The chemical engine
and the good work of those who
could get there quickly extinguish-
ed the blaze, but not before con-
siderable damage was done to the
interior of the building. Mr..
Cooper was badly burned on both
hands and Aunty Minor, who was
ironing in the kitchen at the time
the blaze started, went out through
a kitchen window. The loss was
covered by insurance.
Tuesday night about ten o'clock
the chemical engine made a quick
run to the McDermott rooming
house. A small pile of hay across
the street from the rooming house
had caught fire, but the blaze was
put out with buckets of water by
the neighbors before the engine ar
rived. There was little loss, but
a number of people made a quick
trip to the south side.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

r. B. Harrington who lives
near Beaver City and A. j. Bur-
ton of Gray, Oklahoma, took out
new headers this week. That looks
as though there would be some
wheat brought,to Liberal this sea-
son,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Hattie Merchant and two
grandchildren, Will and Launa
Foltz, left Monday night for an
extended visit with friends and
relatives in Los Angeles, Cal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

The Tyrone State Bank has re-
ceived a charter to do business as
a National bank, and will in the
future be known as the First Nat
ional bank of Tyrone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Frank Summers left Sunday for
a few weeks outing at Claramore,
Oklahoma, with his brother, Ed,
of Guymon, who is also a hay
fever victim.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Miss inertia Brown arrived from
Kansas City Tuesday night to
spend the summer with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. 9.
Hood, of this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

John Printz moved the first Of
the week to his new home on N.
Kansas Ave. 1t is a new bungalow
and one of the most attractive in
town.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

The wrecker was called to Cul-
lison Tuesday to pick up a few
cars that went into the ditch Mon
day morning.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Ed Hitch of Liberal, Kansas and
Virgil Hitch are spending the
week in Guymon with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Hitch.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

j. j. Merrilees of the Pioneer
Trading Co. with stores at BaICo
and LaKemp, Oklahoma, was a
Liberal visitor Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Buckland went to Wichita
the first of the week for visit
with her son Sam. She will come
back with her daughter, Phoebe,
the last of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Chas. Taylor and Mrs. O.
M. Woods have returned from a
weeks visit at the Adams ranch
near Hooker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Chas. Ellsaesser and chill
dren returned Sunday from a visit
with friends and relatives in east
ern Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

New potatoes are So on the local
market. This sounds good--to
the fellow with a few acres of good
spuds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Purcell Of Oklahoma City
came in last week for a short visit
with Mrs. G. G. Bradford.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mrs. B, M. Peck and son have
returned from visit with relatives
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mr.. Abe Warwick of Burton,
Kansas was a business visitor here
Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Mr.. s. W. Smith made a bust.
ness trip to Kansas City, this
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

T. w. Cav was at Meade on
business Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Claude Bunyard has taken a
position with the Palace Clothing
Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23
r. T. NICHOLS, Mayor.

N. L. Falls is in SanFrancisco
this week attending the National
Sunday School convention.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

Geo. A. Quinlan went to Hutch
inson on business Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-06-23

sprne suits Now on Display at PEARcEs Ph0ne 2ee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
BESIEGED CITY
 ANSWERS FIRE
 FROM WARSHIPS
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

~~~~.~>~~~~~~~~~~~~ ish source at Tripoli via Malta, states that the Italian battleship Conte Di Ca- your was blown up by a Turkish mine off Tripoli and that the crew and troops aboard the vessel perished. The dispatch adds:
 "Heayy eannonading was heard last night near Samothrace, an island belong ing to Turkey in the Aegean sea, about 20 miles from the coast of Traco, where flashes from the Italian searchlights were seen.
 "Violent cannonading was also heard off the coast from Prevesa
 ''The newly formed national defense committee today cabled King George of England. asking him to intervene"
 A news dispatch from Rome this after noon says the delay in the bombardment of Tripoli was due not only to the Italian desire to avoid bloodshed but also to the fact that the harbor had been extensively mined.
 The Italian battleship Conte Di Cavour, described in a Turkish report as having been blown up by a mine off Tripoli. ap pears in the naval register as still in course of construction at Spezzia. No vessel by that name is in active service so far as shown by the records of the Italian navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
AVIATOR FALLS
 ID HIS DEATH

Triton, Ga, October 5.-While engaged in balloon race at the South Georgia exposition here this afternoon, Capt. John Brodie fell 700 feet from his balloon and was instantly killed. Brodie had just fin ished high diving act and Professor Gowdy, an aeronaut was preparing to ascend when Brodie volunteered to take another balloon and race. Both balloons ascended perfectly, a few yards apart. for a, distance of 800 to 1000 feet when the signal for them to cut loose was fired. j. s.s s244ra &ks
 Brodie dropped Slightly in advance of his fellow, but in some unknown man. ner his parachute failed to fill and he plunged to earth like a shot, Despite Brodie's fate, which he witnessed, Gowdy also cut loose and landed safely nearly half mile away.
 Brodie was unmarried and has a mother and sister living at Crystal Lake, Wis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
BESSEMER MAKES
 FAIR EXHIBITS Another Train Load of Pipe
 for San Diego TO LEAVE SATURDAY Personal and General News of Bes- semer--kimbrel Case in Court. Fertilizer Plant Is Doing
 Big Business .
TO LEAVE SATURDAY

Bessemer, october 5.-tSpeclai)-one of the interesting and unique exhloits seen at the state fair is that or the Bessemer plant of the Central Foundry company in which they are displaying universal cast iron pipe, product of the local foundry.
 The exhibit is complete in that they have a stock exhibit in the building for that purpose and in addition to this fl practical demonstration of the pipe un- der pressure and pipe lines in the pro cess of construction Is shown on ,an- other part of the grounds.
 The Bessemer plant is the only foun- dry in the south manufacturing this type of pipe, the feature of same be- ing machined iron to iron joints, con- nected by two bolts, laid rapidly and effectively without the use of any lead or packing of any kind.
 The Bessemer city court was occu- pied this morning hearing the evidence of the suit of Nelson Kimbrel against the Louisville and Nashville Railway company for damages. The case was given to the jury this afternoon and after being out about two hours they brought in verdict for the defend- ant. i!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
TAFT REPROVESA A
 PARTISAN SPEAKER
Addresses Aged Mormons at Tabernacle in
 Utah

Salt Lake City. Utah, october b. President Taft today politely and firmly reproved the President of the Young Mems Republican League of Utah, Fred erc1 w. Price, when the latter ill h- troducing him to an immense crowd at he state fair made a bitter partisan speech.
 It was as the prospective republican candidate for the presidency in 1912 that MT. Price presented MT. Taft and after predicting he would be triumphantly elected he introduced the President "As William Howard Taft of Ohio."<
 "I am here" said the President. em- phaszing each word significantly "as President of the United States" l. There were cheers from the crowd. This was followed by laugh when Mir. Taft facetiously closed the incident by say ing:
 My friends, the President of the league is probably a better republican than he Is prop1ets
 The President discussed his tariff vetoes repeating his arguments and explana- tions.
 MT. Taft tonight attended banquet at the commercial club prior to leaving for Pocatello, Idaho, shortly before rnid- night At the banquet he spoke briefly on the trust question, and the relation of government to business. following the lines laid down in his Detroit and Water loo speeches.
 President Taft spent the day here.
 At the Mormon tabernacle where he preached g. sermon two years ago the President again greeted the congraga- tion. They came from all parts of the state and ranged in age from 70 to 90 years. When the bishop called for those who had crossed the plains before 3he advent of the railroads more than a thousand of the gray bearded men and wrinkled women slowly rose while the remainder of the audience loudly cheered MT. .Nibley and those standing. The pie ture was an unusual and impressive one MT. Taft joined enthusiastically in the applause.
 The President spjoke to the old folks on the, peace treaties. His speeches are being received everywhere with close at- tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
INQUIRE ACCUSED
 OF GIVING BRIBES

Wilkesbarre, Pa, October civilian McGuire, a well known politician here, was arrested today and held under $500 bail on a charge of attempted bribery preferred by Mayor Lewis P. Kniffen of Wikesbarre It is alleged that Mcclure entered Kniffens private office today and laid on his desk $4O00 in bills and S25, GOO in bonds in an effort to obtain the ex- ecutive's signature to franchise granted a new electric light company.
 Kniffen says he had two witnesses in closet who saw the entire trasaction, and at signal from the mayor jumped from their hiding place and confronted Mcclure. Tonight at a special meeting of the council Mayor Kniffen sent the franchise back to that body with a veto which was laid on the table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
This Is Surprising

Roanoke, Va, October 5.--It was an- nounced today that the telegraphers on the Norfolk and Western railroad sys- tenn will be granted an increase in wages, this coming as a result of a conference held for the past ten days by the rep resertatives of the men and the officials of the company. The working regula- tions were adjusted. The amount of the increase to be made has not been made public The telegraphers on the Balti- more and Ohio and Southern railroads are now taking a strike vote, having failed to reach an agreement with off cials of these lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Massachusetts Campaign Begins

Boston, October 5.-With the close of the democratic state convention today, the state campaign begins and a lively fight Is expected. The platform adopted today by the democrats praises Cover nor Foss administration; urges the abolition of party enrolment in pri- maries; favors the submission of a woman's suffrage amendment to popu- lar vote; indorses the initiative and referendum and the direct election of United State senators and declares that reciprocity with Canada still Is possi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
SHARP FIGHT
 IN MEXICO

Mexico City, October 5.--The govern ment forces, for the most part volunteer guards, today resisted an attempt of the Chamula insu:rectos to cross the Grijalva river in their march upon Tux tia Gutierrez, the capital of the state of Chiapas.
 In the battle 25 Indians are reported killed and many injured, several drown ing in the river.
 In Vera Cruz another small instruction has been inaugurated. The leader is Raul Gabriel Runz, an ex-Maderista officer. He and his followers are dissatisfied because the provisional governor has not yet es- tablshed a permanent government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Pipe Leaves Saturday

The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company will deliver to the Frisco railroad Saturday 3S cars of 36 inch pipe for shipment to San Diego, Cal
 This is the third train load that has gone from Bessemer and each shipment has been routed different way, ad- vertising the city along different roads and through an entirely different row of states across the continent The Frisco is taking especial interest in the shipment and the entire train will be made up of its latest Improved steel side and bottom cars and the company expects to land the order in San Diego -Four days quicker than any of the others.
 Going out of Bessemer the train will be pulled by two engines, but when the main line is reached at Pratt City two divisions will be made of the 3s cars. One interesting feature of the route is the fact that there will be but one change made in the whole dis tance and that at point in Okla homa, where the Santa Fe will take the pipe from Frisco and deliver 1t into San Diego. As in the other ship ments the train will have banr CTS stretched along the sides giving the destination as well as, the manufac- turer. t
 Fifteen ears Of Kentucky live stock passed through Bessemer this morning over the Louisville and Nashville rail- way on their way to the Alabama State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Memphis Situation

Memphis, october 5.-So far surface conditions indicate today brought out lit- tie change locally in the strike of Illinois Central clerks and shopmen. General Su- perintendent s. S. Morris of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road promises that freight conditions in the Memphis territory will materially improve with the opening of next week. From strike head quarters comes the assertion that the ranks of the strikers are growing daily
 Twenty carloads of perishable freight refused by the consignees, was thrown into the Mississippi river today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
More Trials in Lynching
Save a Dollar

Westchester, Pa, October 5.-Undis- mayed by the verdict of acquittal last night in the case of Joseph Schwartz who was charged with murder in con nection with the burning of Zack Wal. ker. negro, in Coatesville in August, last, the commonwealth today placed on trial on similar charges George Stolt, IS years of age, of Mariee~~ Pa The commonwealth charges that StOio was a member of the lynching mob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Social and Personal

Miss Martha Earl Lay has gone to Abernant, where she will teach this year.
 Mir and Mrs. J. D. DeJarnett and family have returned from a very pleas ant camping trip to Gulfport, Miss.
 The many friends of Mrs. Lacey Ed mundson will regret to learn she is III at her home on Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. J. E. Rogers left today for Chat tanooga, Tenn, where she will spend the weekend with her son, Harold Rogers. who is playing in Chattanooga this week.
 Miss Barbara Gerst is the guest of Miss sKeenan in Ensley this week.
 Mrs. Ed Vancleve and her daughter, Ruth, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. W. w. Kennedy and family on Arlington avenue.
 H. E. Call has gone to Yolande where te has a position with the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 The Guarantee Tailoring company has moved from 1926 Second avenue to 1922 Second avenue.
 s. P. Parrott is able to be out after an illness of several days.
 Mrs. Gray, daughter of Mrs. Pitcher was carried to St. Vincent's hospital yes- terday, where she will undergo an opera ton.
 Miss Florrie Little Is the guest of Miss Katheryn Conniff in Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. w. Leggett returned yesterday II oiii iV udyS VEIL to iCiatlNCo III l'otC9- vile Miss. She was accompanied home by Miss Clara Shultz, the sister of J.. w. and l.. V. Leggett. Miss Shultz will remain until Christmas.
 Oliver Bentley of Avondae spent yes- terday in Bessemer. the guest of Judge and Mrs. J. C. B. Gwin. .-s |. .... 7, .
 Miss Rosalie Goldberg was given a sur prise party last night at her home on Eighteenth street, in honor of her 18th birthday. Quite a number of girls and boys enjoyed the hospitality of the host ess. Numerous games were played, at the close of3which an Ice course was served
 Mrs Victor E. Gaston Is very i'll at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Miss Jaffe Moore has returned after a very pleasant visit to relatives - in Tennessee
 Gridley Vines of Earnest was in the citv today on business. e y
 Miss Minnie Mitchell of Birmingham was visitor in Bessemer today.
 Luther Howton of Adger was in town today on business .f
 Lott Vines was q visitor in Bessemer yesterday.
 Dr. Head of Johns was in the city today on business.
 Thomas IT. Holt encampment No. 30. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet tomorrow night.
 Bessemer chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, No 61 will meet tomorrow night at the Masonic hall. s.tH 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
STRIKE
 IS THREATENED

Mobile, October 5.--A strike of sea- men on vessels entering this port will probably result unless the demands of the Mobile branch of the International Seamens union are acceded to by cap tains. These demands are:
 That contracts made in a foreign country by which seamen are held be cancelled; that these men be allowed the same liberties as others shipped in America and that their pay be the same as the pay of other seamen. The strike, ii any, it Is believed, will be principally confined to fruit vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
TOBACCO POOL
 IS FORMED

Lexington, ky, October 5.-The for nation of a 10 year burley tobacco pool including the establishment of q great cooperative factory here for the manufacture of burley pooled tobacco, was assured today when James B. Hag- gin, the New York financier, signed contract to pool his crop and be- came one of the leading stockholders in the manufacturing concern. Haggin an nually produces the largest burley crop in the world. The enterprise Is to be capitalized at 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Harris Takes Beating

/, New York, October 5.--Hanging on the ropes. helpless from the terrific punches of Tony Ross, the heavyweight, Morris Harris lost to the Italian in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout at the National Sporting club to- night. Harris took a fearful beating Only his wldness prevented Ross from landing a knockout. When the referee stopped the fight, Ross had Harris hanging on the ropes holding him there with one hand while trying to put over the finishing punch with the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Corporation Reorganizes

Boston, October 5.-Announcement was made today that a comprehensive of the American Silli company is being perfected under the name of the Arlington Textile corpor- ation. The authorized capital stock will be $2,500,0O0. The reorganization is being accomplished through a syndi- cate of old American Syndicate com pany Security holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Troops to Water Valley

Jackson, Miss, October Ex-Governor Noel tonight instructed that troops he sent to Water Valley to protect strike breakers at the shops of the Illinois Gen. tral railroad.
 According to a dispatch from the sher- if of Yalobusha county and the mayor of Water Valley, imported shopmen and local men who desire to work are being ntimidated.
 Adjutant General Fridge, who is at Mo- Comb City, will be designated the detail to go to Water Valley.
 Water Valley, Miss, October 5.-After a night of disorder during which more than a hundred shots were fired, orac- tically the entire force of strikebreakers assigned to the Water Valley shops of the Illinois Central railroad, left for the south this afternoon.
 Beyond painful bruises sustained by two non-union men when they ran afoul aecrowd of strike sympathizers, no one was injured during the rioting of last night, so far as can be ascertained.
 When the disturbance was at it's height appeal was made to the governor for troops. A detachment was ordered to Water Valley from Jackson, but before their departure the mob began to dis perse and the order was countermanded.
 Early tonight conditions are quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
To Resume Sessions

Washington. October 5.-To obtain the views of the commercial interests of the country upon the question of revising the currency system of the United States, the national monetary commission wili resume it's hearings October 16. The hear ings will extend to every section of the country and will consume several weeks. The itinerary has not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Hilles Boom Launched

Salt Lake City, Utah, October D. The movement to make Charles D. Hilles, secretary to the President, the chairman of the national republican committee for the campaign of 1912, formally was launched here tonight at the banquet rendered to President Taft by the Commercial club of Salt Lake City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Another Fatality At Houston

Houston. Texas, october 5.-A sweep ing temporary injunction against the striking railroad employees on the Har- riman lines in south Texas was granted today, by Federal Judge Walter T.. Burns of Houston upon petition filed by the attorneys representing the four rail lines of that system entering this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Ahead With Product

The Jefferson fertilizer plant has started its new department and already stock on hand is far in excess of the output at this time last year. It is ex- pected that the company will make and sell 100000 tons of fertilizer while five years ago it made only 10000 tons, Q wonderful increase in volume of busi. ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
Disastrous Fire
SPOT CASH

Leicester. England October 5.--St. Georges church and three large hosiery factories were destroyed by fire here to- night. The loss is estimated at $1, 1,2500Oo.