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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MRS. SCHENK IS
 STILL IN JAIL

Wheeling, W. Va, January 2E-The ap- plication for reduction in bond for Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk was not made today, although 1t was stated yesterday that the action would be taken and her attorneys now say the motion will be made before Judge l.. S. Jordan tomor- row A reduction from s10,000 to s50oo is wanted.
 Isaac A. Heyman, the lone juror who had held out for conviction throughout the deliberations, yesterday reported to Prosecuting Attorney J. B. Handlan cer- tain facts which may lead to an investi- gation and charges of contempt of court. It was charged that intimdating meth ods were used to get Heyman to change his vote to one of acquittal.
 After the jury had been dismissed Hey man alleges that he was ordered out of a local store "tecause he did not vote right" He was informed by Prosecutor Handlan that no one is privileged to oues- ton the right of juryman to vote as he pleases and that he would probably inves- tigate Heyman also alleged that certain JuTNIHeu ldu utCldlcu dS sOOll dS tiCy went into the jury room that they would vote for Mrs. Schenk's acquiital even If they thought her guilty.
 Mrs. Schenk this afternoon gave out her first authentic statement since the trial began. To the Associated Press she said:
 q am sorry thct MT. Heyman could not see 1t as the other Il jurors did. I appreciate the kindness ard the sympa- thy of the press and the universal public sentiment Tn my favor gives me strength to bear up in my sorrow. I would like to see my children anl my home"
 Schenk also gave out a statement, de- claring that he would not take his wife back, even if she is acquitted after a sec ond trial and that he was in favor of the action the state had taken.
 Attorneys for Mrs. Schenk say there will be trouble in getting bail. Prescott tor Handlan will oppose any reduction and tonight repeated his declarations that he would apply for a change oi venue, asking that the case be certified for trial before Judge Hervey in the Brooke county circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
PersOnalsMentiOn
WIND WAGON KILLS NEWSPAPER MAN

Allentown, Pa, January H.-Lloyd J.. Iredell, business manager and part own CT of the Chronicle and News, is dead here from injuries received by being struck by the propellor of a so-called wind wagon." The machine is an auto- mobile equipped with machinery like an aeroplane. It was placed on exhibition here yesterday and Iredell was a passen- ger on trial trip. After leaving the wagon he unconsciously walked within range of the propellers and was knocked distance of 20 feet. His skull was fractured and he died several hours later without regaining consciousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
BOYS SENTENCE
 KILLS HIS MOTHER

Macon. Ga, January 27.-Broken heart ed at the death sentence passed upon her son. Mrs. W. H. Walker. 72 years old dropped dead last night at the residence of Mrs. J. B. McMurry here. Her son is William Walker sentenced last week to be hanged for having burned his wife to death. Walker was taken from the jai and allowed to view the body of his mother. He was overcome by grief Throughout his trial Mrs. Walker sal by him in tine courtroom and stoutly con- tended his innocence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
GREAT AND NEAR-GREAT -r-ss'~
 PUBLIC MEN IN ALABAMA
By WALTER HARPER

William Henry was young democrat He was game to the core and bet or the election of Hancock for President o the United States.
 He did more than that. He put up al the money he had saved during long hard and strenuous season on the farm It was not very much but it was all ne had. That was before the days when farm products were manufactured of spun gold He had spent sometimes two days III Louisville trying to sell a load or me bluegrass and timothy hay, and had o1ten sold it for less than the cost of hauling He had given loads of apples away to save hauling them back home.
 If is needless to say that he lost his wager. Part of that proposition is ancient history.
 But that was not all of William Henry s humiliation.
 Before the day of the election he had arranged to enter a large mill supply house in Louisville as office boy and general roustabout. The house was run by republicans and young William Henry had promised to begin work on the day of the election.
 He had nursed a sweet dream of how he would guy the republicans over win ning his wager. But-his game was dealt on table that revoved.
 However. I said in the opening of this narrative. that young William Henry was game.
 He faced the music and is able to say truthfully that he began his business ca reer without a dollar, and was to receive no salary until he made good for it. How is that for a handicap?
 But he had some redeeming virtues He came from the country. was stout of con- stitution and heart and had ambition. William Henry Kettig is southern man ager for the Crane company, one of the largest mill and machinery supply con- cerns in the world.
 He is a success.
 He got it by hard work, perseverance and by knowing how and when to take hold.
 He came to Birmingham at the psy- chological moment and grew up with tho city. He discovered Birmingham by ac cident, but had that keenness of per ception, that prophetic vision that made him able to recognize the Birmingham of the future.
 He stopped in the midst of an order he was taking for his Louisville house, ar ranged to establish his own concern here and hurried to Louisville with his resig- nation.
 Was that judgment or luck?
 MT Kettig was born in Louisville Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Cheaper Paper in Sight

New York, January 27.-In the matter of print paper and wood pulp provisions in the reciprocity agreement, John Nor ris, chairman of the committee on paper of the American Newspaper Publishers association, says the clause in the pro- posed reciprocity arrangement with Can ada Is entirely satisfactory and will pro- vide for the immediate entry of print paper and wood pulp from Canada when made from wood cut from private lands. If ratified by Congress and the Ca radian parliament the arrangement should reduce print paper prices materially! and uromptly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Basketball

The fast aggregation of basketball players representing the Y. M. C. A. of Chattanooga will lock horns Satur- day night with the team of the Bes- semer Athletic club. The boys from Chattanooga have been trained by one of the best coaches in the south, and are in fine trim. The local lads will have to hurry to cop the game. They feel confident of success. however, and have been trained to the top notch by Professor Miles of Birmin gham Anyway, they expect to give the Ten nesseans a run for their money. The Bessemer team will be selected from the following: Bailey. Johnson. Jim Donaldson; Houston, John Donaldson Baumgardner, Cay, Thornton. The game will be played at the Athletic hall on Third avenue. and will commence at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
LITTLE CHANCE
 FOR NEW TREATY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)


 ---------------~------~- bly, will require a majority vote of the Senate for the discharge of the commit- tee if resolution to present the measure in force is brought to the open. After March 4 there will be seven vacancies, half of the membership in the finance committed It is not doubted that the filling of these vacancies when the Senate organizes for the next session will in- crease the chances for favorable action.
 One on the Insurgents
 There was one amusing phase to the discussion of the proposed agreement to- day. The "stand-pat" republicans in the House were laughing loudly among them selves at the position in which toey said the insurgents from the corn and wheat country must find themselves as result of the proposition to place grains on the free list
 They declared the insurgents had made the wellkin ring with their demands for a further revision of the tariff and for lower duties
 .The proposed agreement" said one of the old time House leaders, gives the gentlemen from the Dakotas, from Min nesota, from Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas downward tariff revision with vengeance | on the products of their own states. Now let's see what they are going to do about it.''
 The insurgents discussed the matter among themselves, but so far as known came to no general understanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Vote Buying to De PrObed

Savannah, Ga, January 27.-Judge Wal ter G. Carlton, in superior court here today, urged the grand jury in special charge to a thorough investigation of the charges of vote buying nnd vote sell ing in this county. The charge follows the arrest of several persons here during the recent municipal election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Officials Visit Bessemer

The traffic officials of the Prise, railroad visited Bessemer today, look ing over the properties of the com. pany and inspecting terminals and de pot, with a view 70 making arrange ments for Improvements. It Is prob able that they will take up the mat ter of building a new depot for il is understood plans and specifications have been filed with the Alabama rail- road commission and that it is proo- able the commission vill approve the plans as submitted and a new depot will be built at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Ladies Send Petition

The ladies of Bessemer have sent down a large petition to Montgomery asking that the legislature do not re- peal the prohibition laws as they now stand on the statute books. There are at least 800 names. which were se-
 cured by committee from the different
 churches in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Report Is Confirmed

Ell Paso, Tex, January 27.-Abram Con zales. insurrecto leader in Chihuahua. re- oeived a letter today from Shafter, Tex, confirming the report from Maria thai 115 federals and two insurrectos were killed when the federals were ambushed near Ojinaga. The next fight will be al Covama the letter said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Rev. pr. Eaxes, Pulpit

The Rev. Dr. Eaves. pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church, being absent from the city for few days,
 his pulpit will be occupied Sunday
 morning by MT. James Bowron and m the evening by Mr. Halliday. formerly of Scotland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
R.tn Gray stays Longer

Owing to the record attendance on the seances of Ruth Grey, the celebrated for tune teller playing at the Orpheum this week, she has been prevailed upon to stay over in Birmingham during the coming week. Miss Grey will give nightly per formances with daily matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
I write Burglary Insurance. GEO. c. OLIVER, Phones 334.
National Cash Reeistors $2O and up. 2117 1st Ave. Bell
 Phone 163.
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER IND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TRETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO. and is the best remedy for DIARRHU.A. It is eb- solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for "Nrk Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no otho kind. Twenty-Five ceuts bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Customs. Onicio,. Get pv.,..,

New Orleans, January 27-Dana c. Put nam or Los Angeles ran afoul of the united States custom officers here yes terday and the experience will probably cost him s257 .55. Putnam arrived on the steamer Atenas from Colon and failed to declare six Panama hats which the in- spector discovered in the pocket of Put nam's raincoat. When the inspector drew the hats from their hiding place, Putnam declared that he did not know goods from Panama were dutiable. The explanation was not satisfactory to the inspector, who placed the case before the United States commissioner. If declared, the duty on the hats would have been s17.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
SITE SELECTED FOR
 GREAT MONUMENT
Memorial Will Be Built to
 Women of Confederacy
THE MEETING IS LIVELY
After Much Discussion It Is Practi- cnIIy Decided to Erect the MOnu- ment in Front of the Capi-
 toI af Jackson

Jackson Miss, January 27.-(Special. J. The committee of ladies and gentlemen appointed by the governor with instruc- tions to locate the site for the monument that is to be erected to the women oi the Confederay, met yesterday at the ladies parlor in the capitol and performed that duty in a way that will be entirely satisfactory to the people of the state
 The committee was composed of the following ladies. representing the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, viz: Mrs. Will liam Yerger of Greenville, Mrs. J. w. Henderson of Greenwood and Mrs Pun- lar Rowland of Jackson The Confed- crate veterans were represented by Gen. John A. Webb and Hon. H. Clay Sharkey of Jackson. Judge A. G. Norrell, the other representative of the veterans, was detained at his home at Florence on ac- count of illness.
 Mrs Henderson, who is a daughter of the late and lamented Senator J. Z George. was selected as chairman of the meeting, while General Webb acted as secretary.
 
 lution were represented at the meeting by Mrs. C. M. Williamson of the Ralph Humphreys chapter of Jackson, and she rendered to the committee the first un- paved section of the broad walk from Mississippi street to the capitol building, which was some years ago turned over by the legislature to the ladies comprising 4F.;- |. named Ralph Humphreys avenue" The tender was discussed at considerable length, there being quite a difference of opinion as to the wording of the resolu- ton to be adopted and which was di- rected to the capitol commission, and it was changed and amended so many times that when Secretary Webb came to read 1t for final adoption he was forced to re- write it. But the ladies carried their rcint-that is the Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution-putting Committeeman Sharkey clear out of business. But he took it good naturedly, and doubtless knew when he grew contentious that he was going to be out-talked as well as out-voted, and did not even vote nay when the negative side of the proposition to give the Daughters of the American Revolution due credit for the tender of the site for the monument was put, and his friends thought he had taken the stand he had just to get 10 hear the ladies make speeches.
 This all means that the monument to the women of the Confectionery will be erected directly in front of the capitol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Hor.e Thief shoot. sherifr

Dalhart, Tex, January 27.-A horse thief resisting arrest last night shot Sheriff Martin of Hutchinson county. With blood- hounds on the trail a posse led by Sheriff McCanless of Dallas county Is in pursuit. Hutchinson county is near the Texas New Mexico line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Concise Report Filed

Tho J. Q. Byrd Telephone company files report of it's business with the railroad commission. showing receipts of $1S0.50 and expenses of only $Al, leaving net revenue of $139.5O which would be considered remarkable ur . der most any circumstances. but Is explained in a note as follows: "J. e. Byrd, sole owner and proprietor, line man and repairer."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Advocate of Fairs

w J. Davis of Jackson, one of the
 most prominent cattle raisers and | breeders in the state. is determined that the Agricultural and Mechanical col lege shall show it's cattle and hogs at the state fairs hereafter in compe- tition with the private individuals, and
 bases his demands sound business principles He takes the ground that
 the college should be a demonstrator
 for the balance of the state. and that
 1t is the duty of the president and the
 trustees to have their best animals at
 the fairs so that the people of the
 state may see what they are doing. In
 view of the fact that the Agricultural and Mechanical colleges of other states are the leaders in such matters, hav-
 ing the best cattle that money can buy, MT. Davis contends nothing is too good
 for Mississippi. and that now is the
 time to get busy and interest the people and the individual breeders In this connection Mir. Davis says:
 Who produced and fed and won with
 the grade Aberdeen Angus steer
 Shamrock II at Chicago Interna tional
 fair In 1910-one of the greatest shows
 in the world? The Agricultural and Me
 chanical College of Iowa. You will find
 those colleges a t all state fairs, right in
 the front ranks, exhibiting and lead ing in this great work. And why not fin Mississippi? Have they not interest
 along this line? It is more important now than ever on account of the boil weevil invasion. The people need help,
 are clamorng for advice and training g. Where do they look for 1t if not to tn cir own state?"
 Mir. Davis insists that the legisla : ture should appropriate s10.O00 to the
 state fair to be used for prizes in ag- riculture and live stock only and tha [ | the Agricultural and Mechanical college e trustees should see to 1t that the col : lege wins the livestock premiums He would have the college show it's cat | tie, hogs horses. sheep, etc. and Is perfectly willing they should carry off
 the prizes if they have the stock to do | it with
 ! The Agricultural and Mechanical ba s always exhibited at the state fairs but | has taken small interest in beef cattle
 and hogs. Its exhibits have been of | Jersey cows and poultry, largely, but | such demands as this from a bree fer of beef cattle will be very apt to spur
 the college authorities to fuller ap- preciation Of what it owes to the pco- pie of the state along these lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Local Items

The city court of Bessemer' completed the docket for the week this afternoon. Many cases have been disposed of some of them of long standing in the court Judge Gwin is making record for dis Iatching business and is fully measuring up to the high standard expected by his friends. Next week the jury criminal docket will be taken up, many cases be- ing set for the week.
 The board of trade rooms on Nineteenth street are being handsomely fitted up and furnished MT. Sterling, the industrial agent of the board, is gathering data rel ative to the Bessemer district which will be published soon as practical He is also making a systematic record of the needs and possibilities of this district in an industrial way The rooms are open all day to the citizens and visitors of the town.
 An entertainment is being given at the Sun theatre for the benefit of the new Methodist church building. Mrs. H. C. Christlieb has the affair in charge. Some of the best local talent will take part in addition to some new and interesting mo- ton pictures. The concert will close Sat urday night.
 The little child of MT and Mrs Capps of South Bessemer is sufficiently im- proved to be taken to the home of an aunt who lives in the country. The little one has been critically i'll for many weeks and it's recovery is extremely doubtful.
 Personal sMention
 Miss Laura Jones will entertain the members of the Fortytwo club Saturday afternoon at the residence of her sister, Mrs. w. D. -Lanier on Dartmouth ave- nue.
 pr. R. w. Waldrop, who has been seri- ously i'll at his home for several days will leave Sunday for Baltimore, where he will enter the Johns Hopkins hospital for treatment.
 Mir and Mrs. Anderson of Steubenville, | O., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James Meyers.
 | Mrs. P. M. Mathews has left for H5ncc- l vile, where she will spend a few days with relatives.
 | W. H. Sweet is improving slowly from | his recent injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Uprising in the South

Mexico City, January 27.-Passengers ar irving at Vera Cruz from Tuxtepec de- clare that the uprising in the south of the republic has been instigated by a Cuban of evil reputation and two or three agitators who have represented to the Indians that by such means they could rid themselves of taxes and rentals i'm posed by local authorities. The Indians believe themselves to be the owners of the lands they occupy and oppose the proprie- torship of the recognized owners.
 Other reports, on the contrary, appear to indicate that the revolt is fathered by other influences. In some instances re- ceipts are said to have been given TOT goods and money taken by the rebels hearing the caption, "Junta Revolucion- aria de San Antonio, Texas" and signed by. Ricardo Flores Magon, revolutionary who has achieved such notoriety in the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MASSACRE OF TROOPS
 FULLY CONFIRMED Mexican Government Forces
 Met Heavy Defeat THREE DAYS BATTLE Colonel DOrante's Command Is Shot to
THREE DAYS BATTLE
Pieces and Compelled to Fly for Safety From Deadly Fire
 of Rebels

San Jose, Mexico, via Maria, Tex, Jan uary 27.-Details of the massacre of fed eral troops under Colonel Dorante re- ceived here today show that he lost 115 men when his soldiers were led into an in- two. P s. McCombs, Seattle Scotch man, was with the insurrectos in battle He is veteran of four wars and is cred ited with killing four rurales. The massacre took place near Cuchilio The correspondent with the insurgent forces interviewed several captured gov ernment soldiers, and all of them give practically the same account of their losses. Jose De la Cruz Sanchez and commanded the insurgents All the fed eral soldiers under Colonel Dorante, num- bering nearly 400 men. probably would have been massacred had not the insur- rectos exhausted their ammunition.
 The soldiers were entrapped in the mountains, and for nearly three days were under the fire of the insurrectos The insurgents captured 32 Mauser car pines and 19 wounded men. Twenty horses belonging to the revolutionists
 
 the battle ground and in the reatreat the federal soldiers confiscated them. The government troops retreated in disorder to Coyama and entrenched themselves They made no attempt to cross the noun tains to their headquarters at Ojnaga Only 150 soldiers remain in Ojinaga. and attack is hourly expected.
 After the battle the insurgents retired to the Rio Grande near Reodosa, where they received plentiful supply of ammu- milton. Today they returned to the noun tains, passing within sight of the garri- son at Ojinaga. Their announced inten- tion was to go to Coyama and attack the federals there.
 The nsurgent commanders say that F | S. McCombs, the Seattle man who was with them in the battle Is possessed of 6 devil" and fought with uncanny heroism | During the engagement he killed four TUT ales and secured their guns and ammuni | tion He is veteran of four wars Cuba, Philippines China and Soutf | Africa.
 | For two weeks a chain guard has beer maintained at Ojinaga, and no one has | been allowed to leave the town. Severa American citizens are held unwilling pris oners within the guard lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
OnIy one "BROMO QUININE.

that is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the world over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

MT. Kettig was born in Louisville Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

He has always taken a live interest in city and county politics, and has assisted ir several very important campaigns. He instituted and led the fight against the division of Jefferson county and the or ganization of Pettus county a few years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

MT. kettig recently purchased the hand some home of Judge Oscar R. Hundley on the South Highlands, one of the hand somest in the city.
 Mrs. kettig was Miss Laura Moody. daughter of Maj. w. A. Moody of Bir- mingham MT. and Mrs Kettig have three children.