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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
ASSURED TR|MbLE
 WILL HEAD t. A. R.

| Rochester, N. Y, August 24-On the eve of the election in the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic 1t is practi- cally assured that Judge Harvey M. Trim ble of Illinois will be elected commander in-chief It was expected Gen. John Me Elroy. editor of the National Tribune. would withdraw from the race tonight, | but he has not done so. It is now thought he may withdraw before the vote is taken tomorrow
 The city in which the encampment will be held next year will not be chosen until tomorrow, but only Los Angeles is men toned
 The report of committee in regard to the use of certain articles by General Nc National Tribune aroused considerable in- terest. General McElroy is said to have Used several chapters and about 70 Illus trations from a copyrighted book that had been issued by the late Lieut.. Col William Hinman of Onto, who was an as- sistant editor of the National Tribune. The committee found that he did use the matter and the encanpment accepted the report. tr
 One resolution proposed that the sons of veterans be constituted official escorts 10 the Grand Army at all times. The re- port of the committee on pensions recom- mend that in the future the Grand Army of the Republic attempt to obtain only such legislation as it has reason to feel would be passed.
 A camp fire was held in convention hall tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Supports Catholic Press

Columbus, O., August 24.-After pledging his support in campaign for the upbuilding of the Roman Catholic press which will mean eventually the creation of the Catholic Press associa L. ton. Rt. Rev James J. Hartley, bishop of the diocese of Columbus, was made first honorary president of the organi- zation of editors and managers of Catholic publications of the United States at meeting today. More than 70 editors and managers of the Roman Catholic papers, representing every state, were present. committee will start the organization of .a news serv- ice. There are 130 Roman Catholic weeklies in the United States and 1t is possible 1t was stated, that the first Roman Catholic daily will be published in Buffalo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
MEXICAN SITUATION
 IS MUCH IMPROVED

Washington, August 24.-Conditions in the north of Mexico, along the Tex as frontier are so improved that Gen. Joseph w. Duncan, commanding the department of Texas, raised the re- moval of all restrictions on American officers and enlisted men in regard to making short trips into the nefghb or Ing republic The orders have kept the American military absolutely on the northern side of the international line. General Duncans recommendation IS now under consideration by the war de- partment, with the probability that 1t will be approved.
 The situation in the province of Mo- relos, Mexico, where the insurrestos under General Zapata refused recently to lay down their arms, also is improv- ing, according to- advices received by the state department today.
 Thirteen Americans, who had been arrested at Juarez for the alleged vio- lation of certain state laws, have been released under bond. the state depart ment also was advised today by Consul Edwards Two other Americans who were similarly held. the consul added, will be released as soon as they furnish bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Negro Confesses to Robbery

Cincinnati, August 24-Police officials were startled tonight at the confession made by Ollie Dempsey, a 17-year-old negro, who stated that he had robbed the House of Refuge, a reform institu- tion in this city, out of revenge and for profit. The boy. paroled some time ago. said he entered the Refuge last week at night and secreted himself in a closet from which he emerged when the fireman and watchman fell asleep. Mak- ing his way to the kitchen he said he broiled steak and then entered the locker room, where he took money from the clothes of the sleeping officials and employees. This part of his story caused suspension of the sleepers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 DROWNS IN RIVER

Jacksonville, Fla, August 24.-The cap sizing of a canoe in which they were rowing on the St. Johns river resulted in the drowning this afternoon of John c. Mathis. a Birmingham car clerk of the Louisville and Nashville railway, and Ed ward b. Grace of Jacksonville.
 Frank Cantefberry, the third member of the trio, managed to hold on to the side of the drifting boat and was saved by launch which hurried out from boat house which had furnished them the canoe. The others made a desperate eff for to swim to land and were seen to go down by number of visitors in nearby park, where they had been during the afternoon.
 Mathis had just arrived in Jacksonville. The bodies have not been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
MOOSE MEET NEXT
 AT KANSAS CITY

Detroit, August 24-Kansas City will get the 1912 meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose, according to the vote taken at the national convention of the order, now being held here. Los Angeles was the nearest competitor, securing 1ss votes. Three hundred and eighty~f1ve delegates favored Kansas City.
 resolution was unanimously adopted today to donate s100o to the widow of Mounted Patrol,nan Franklin M. Smith, who lost his life last night while trying to protect spectators watching the Moose parade, when fire department tower truck dashed through the lines. Patrol man Smith was swept from his mount and thrown under the wheels of the truck. Ho died few hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
GOVERNOR GIVES
 CONNECTS PAROLE

Montgomery, August 24.-tSpeciaD- Governor O'Neal. upon the recommenda- tion of Convict Inspector Dr. J. T, Fowler, has issued paroles to six con- victs, as follows: Charles Williams robbery, and Morris Harden, burglary, both of Birmingham; Tom Harris, Bull lock county, grand larceny; sherman Mitchell, Russell county, burglary; Ben Wiggins. Morgan county, burglary. and George Willis, Talladesa county, burg lary and grand larceny.
 The convicts are said to be in an ad- vanced stage of tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Zapata's Men Mustered Out

Mexico City, August 2l.-Francisco. I. Madero returned from the state of Morelos today and reported to President De La Barra that practically all of Zapata's men had been mustered out and that in his opinion there would be no further dis turbances in that state. The federal troops, which were rushed to the scene when 1t appeared probable that force would have to be resorted to to subdue rebels, will stay for the time being. A total Of 9S2 rebels have turned in their arms and sgnifed their intention to be. come good citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Baseball Game Protested

Philadelphia August 24.-President Horace Fogel of the Philadelphia Ma tional league baseball club, has filed nrotest with President Lynch on to- dav,s game between Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The ground for the pro test occurred In the final innings
 Downey the first man up. hit line drive to center field Paskert ran in. dived after the ball. and apparently caught 1t. Umpire Eason called the batter out, but when Manager Griffith of Cincinnati protested and appealed to Umpire Johnstone the latter allowed Griffith's claim that Paskert had scooped the ball from the ground, Um- pire Eason then changed his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
HOsick Is Missing

Los Angeles, August 24.-Detective James Hosict of the Los Angeles police department, wanted in Indianapolis to- face the charge of having aided in the alleged Kidnapping of John J. McNamara in connection with the Los Angeles dyna- mite case. is missing. He has not been seen here since Governor Johnson agreed to his extradition. The belief was ex- pressed at detective headquarters today that HosiclI was on his way to Indian apolls without waiting for the warrant, which is expected from Sacramento to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
RECIPROCITY WAR
 IS ON IN EARNEST
Laurier Is Greeted Every where With Housing
 Welcomes

Toronto. Ont, August 24,-With the eIeotion which will decide the fate of the reciprocity agreement still more than three weeks off. the fight in the great industrial and agricultural prov ince of ontario has reached point where practically everything else has been neglected in the heat of the political battle. H. l.. Borden, leader of the opposition, has completed his ontario tour, having delivered more than 30 speeches in constituencies con sidered doubtful, and will devote the rest of his time to quebec and the maritime provinces, where his own seat at Halifax Is thought to be in danger.
 Premier Laurier will return to on- torio next week to speak in several rural constituencies. It is the farmers vote, both sides believe. that Is likely to decide the fate of reciprocity.
 Every voter in farming community is considered, whereas in the city mo- body seems to care whether the voter exercises his franchise. This Is ex- plained by the fact that every city in Canada, except Kingston. and Ottawa
  of thousands of civil employes). gives an overwhelming tory majority.
 An unusual feature of the campaign Is that Clifford Sifton, former minister of the Interior in the Laurier govern ment, has come out against reciprocity. Mir. Sifton is a lifelong liberal. and was the liberal member for Brander in the house of commons just dissolved but has taken the stump against the is- sue advocated by his party.
 Montreal, August 24.-Now that Sir Wilfrid Laurier has addressed half a dozen meetings in his native province of Quebec, which has given him his working majority in every parliament since that of 1926. there is a distinct revival of confidence In the liberal ranks over the outcome of reciprocity. Every where the crowds which greeted the premier have been large, the applause has been generous and on each occa- sion Sir Wilfrid has demonstrated anew that he is still the Idol of the French Canadians.
 That the danger to Laurier's pres tige was great is admitted by his fol- lowers. In 1908 Henri Bourassa, an other vigorous French Canadian type, while not distinctly friendly to Sir Will frid, was not openly antagonistic. In the present campaign Bourassa has at tackled Laurier and the liberal party vigorously.
 Bourassa will not take reciprocity seriously. He holds that if Canada had waited. she would have obtained from the democratic Congress practi- cally all that the pact gives with out making any return. He asserts that reciprocity is a cloud by which the government Is seeking to hide the cor ruption and graft which, he says, has made him ashamed of the party to which he belongs, but above all 1t Is intended to divert the minds of the people from the naval question.
 Sir Wilfrid's reply to Bourassa Is that he is in an unholy alliance with the conservative party with the sole object of bringing about Laurier's s downfall If he can convince the French Canadian people of Quebec province that the fight Is against Lau- rier, in person, he will go back to Ot- tawa. But If he fails In this reciproc- ity probably will fall with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Wells to Meet Brown

New York, August 24.--lt was def- initely announced by George Mcdonald, manager for Matt Wells. English light- weight champion, that Wells had been ma tched to meet "Knockout' Brown of New York in a 10-rcund bout at Med< ison Square Garden on August 30.S This Is the first bout scheduled under the new boxing law, and announcement of the match was made Immediately upon receipt of the sanction from the box ing commission. The bout will be held under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Athletic luh. The men Will weigh in at ls3 pounds at 3 D. m. Me- Donald said Charlie White had been selected as referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Tallest Elk Dies

Augusta, August 24.-J. Frank Skinner, the tallest Elk in the world. died at his home here today after an Illness extend- ing over several months. Skinner was seven feet and four inches high. He was at one time with q circus and travelled Europe as the "tall man. but for the past 10 years had been travelling sales man. While Skinner was higher than the ordinary man, still he came from family of tall people. His grandfather. 1t is said, was the tallest man Georgia ever produced being nearly eight feet tall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Boys Are Drowned

Richmond. August 24.-Alfred Baker Branford and Henry Branford. brothers, l9 and 17 years of age, respectively. and q negro boy, all supposed to be good swimmers. were drowned in the James river at Bosher's dam near Bon Air. Ches- terfeld county. this afternon when boat in which they had been rowing over turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Cotton Crop Reported

Columbia, s. C.. August 24.-Reports received by Secretary Reid of the State Farmers union, indicate that the cotton crop in a score of counties of South Caro- lima will average from 30 to 80 per cent. The general average for the counties re- ported SO far is about 70 per gent report of all counties and a general aver age for the state will be announced later,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Editor Is Released

Guadalajara. Mexico. August os.- En- rique Villasenor, editor of Fl Gato the local newspaper In which an insulting acrostic directed to Americans recently appeared, has been given his uncondi- tional liberty after six days imprison- ment charged with an offense against public morals, according to the last edi- tion of Fl Cato.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Glass Makers Organize

Cleveland, Ohio. August 2A-Manufac- turers of hand window blown glass from all over the country met here today to or 2anize to provide for competition with manufacturers of machine-made window glass. They say they seek simply to solve conditions that have resulted in a 50 per cent drop in the price of window glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
AlamillO Elected

Guadalajara. Mexico. August 24.-J. Trinlda Alamillo. owner of the local daily newspaper, La Gaceta, has been elected governor of the state of Cilima by the electoral college of that state. Members of the electoral college were chosen at a general election a few weeks ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Personals

s. M. Spears, district passenger agent of the illinois Central railroad, was In the city today as the guest of the local office
 Rev. and Mrs. I. F. Swallow and chill dren returned today from a delightful visit to Montreal. N. c.
 Miss Mary McGehee of Browns Sta tion has returned from a visit to Fair hope, where she was a member of a house party in Montgomery
 Miss Mamie McEachin, who has been the guest of Miss McEachin of this city, has returned to her home in California.
 Misses Ethel and Cathaleen Coffey of Birmingham are the guests of Miss Bernice Hagler. f,
 Miss Helen Neal of Birmingham is the guest of MT. and Mrs. George Woodrow.
 Rabbi and Mrs. Hirsh and little daughter have returned from an ex- tened visit to relatives in West Vir- ginia, northern and eastern points.
 Miss Ruth Tucker, accompanied by Miss Edith Christlieb has returned to her home in Birmingham after brief visit to Miss Christlieb
 The Missionary society of the Brigh- ton Methodist church will give a mu- sicale at the school auditorium Friday evening. Misses Dickinson and McCas- key of Birmingham will render the vo- cal numbers of the programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Pope Gains Strenrth

Rome, August 24-The Pope continues to gain strength. He visits the vatican gardens daily, where he strolls for brief periods. It is observed that while be. fore his illness the Pope was distinctly, lame he now walks with less apparent difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25

Mir and Mrs Gwyam Herbert. The amateur championship has not been tried for yet but 1t is rumored that it will fall to a certain expert of the fair sex who practices while the dew is on the grass. Among those playing regularly are Misses Lillian and Sadie Lay, Maud Smith, Margaret Rust Mrs. Lora Barkis; Messers. J. H. Par sons. Henry and Homer Hurd. C.. Kuchiniski owen Williams and Ed Brannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Announcements

Miss Maud Buck will entertain at hearts at her home Friday evening in- stead of Thursday evening as an- nounced.
 The board of trade and the merchants of Bessemer will hold a meeting at the board of trade room Friday night for the perfecting of plans for cotton warehouse. 4-s.....,-s=
 Thomas H. Holt Encampment No. 30, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet Friday night.
 Knights of the Modern Maccabees No. 1463 will meet Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25

Just before the Anti-Saloon league cleo ton in Jefferson county, october 2S. 1907, George B. Ward then mayor, made a prophetic statement which will be read with much interest now. He had been urging the board of aldermen to regulate saloons, and in line with his reform ideas strongly advocated high license. On De- tober 21 a large party of citizens, includ- ing prominent members of the pastors union, waited upon him in the city hall for the purpose of persuading him. if pos sible, to ally himself with the anti-saloon cause The mayor, after hearing what the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25

ministers had to say, prepared a state- ment which was in part as follows:
 'Tt appears that many others are sup porting prohibition merely on suspicion that 1t may prohibit.
 "There is only one thing we can be positive 1t will do. It will free liquors from a heavy tax, the historic device that has always been used to crush or restrain any undesirable traffic.
 "One thing believe It will do. It will mark the commencement of long, bit ter, harassing conflict that will unsettie salaries and incomes, wreck friendships and paralyze the spirit of public cooper ation then repeal of the law will follow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25

The popular diversion among the young people this summer is tennis, and In the early morning hours the de- voices of the sport can be found at the courts playing before the sun rays become too warm. There are two spien- did courts. one Is in the City park and the property of number of young men. and another adjoining the homo of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-04
IlERSONAL *
g PICkUPS X

Mrs. w. Guy Weaver, Of Rector
street, spent yesterday at the home
of friends in Newark.
Miss May Clark, Of State street,
who has been i'll, is able to be about
again,
Miss Sadie Donehue, OF Pleasant
Plains. S. f., spent yesterday at the
home OF friends in State street.
William Howell, Of Elizabeth, was
entertained by friends in Broad
street last evening.
Edward LOTUS, of Grant street,
WRs the guest Of friends tn Metuehen
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Ada Fullerton, of the State
Normal school Of Trenton, is visit
igA at the home Of her relatives III
New Brunswick avenue, over Sum
day.
Miss Martha Nickenig, of Maurer,
Is able to be about again after a re-
cent illness.
Harold jacobsen, OF State street,
spent yesterday afternoon at the
home Of friends In Newark.
Joseph Dunn. Of Jersey City. was
entertained by friends In Washington
street yesterday.
George Henderson, of Stapleton,
s. T., Id at the home OF friends in
New Brunswick venue I've Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-04
PRINCESS STORE OPENS
TODAY WITH BARGAINS

In the opening Of the Princess spec
ialty Store at 112 Smith street today,
Perth Amboy people are receiving
practically the same benefit as though
q store from Broadway, New York had
been moved to this city. The store is
unique of it's kind and there is nothing
else just like it in Perth Amboy. 1t
will handle exclusively women's fine
shirtwaists, silk dresses, lingerie, slips,
house dresses and kimonas. These goods
are designed to please the most fastid-
ious and particular attention is made to
their design with reference TO the pre-
vailing styles and fashions.
The store is q model shop In every
particular, being appointed to show off
its stock to the best advantage. The
attendants have been particularly ex-
perienced in handling women's fine
garments and everything possible to
make the store pleasing 10 patrons
has been borne in mind.
The Princess store has the local
agency for Levy, the cleanser and dyer
ana ~ prepared to give serpse den
tical to that which has made the nam,
isynomous with cleanliness Throughout
the country.
An advertisement containing details
of the opening of the new store will
be found in today's NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-04
Miss Viola Furman was in town yes

Miss Viola Furman was in town yes
terday.
Miss Carrie King, OF Woodbridge,
spent Thursday evening in town.
Miss Jennie Peterson, of Market
street, spent Friday with friends in
Tottenvilie.
Miss Eva Mae Moore was among the
visitors from Staten Island yesterday.
Mrs. Ernest Waring and little daugh-
ter Roseland visited friends in town
yesterday.
James W. Bedell, Of TottenviIle, was
a local visitor Friday morning.
Miss Mamie Brennan, OF Wood
bridge. spent this morning as the
guest Of friends In this city.
Miss Helen Osborne, of State
street. has returned home after WIS.,
iting friends in Red Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Burns, of
Metuchen, visited at the home of
friends In State street last evening.
Miss Anna Halpern, OF Hall ave-
nue., who has been visiting friends In
Jersey City, returned home yester-
day.
Andrew Morris, OF Hall avenue,
has returned home after visiting
friends in Elizabeth.
John Hrubec, Of New York, Ia in
company with his parents In Hall
avenue over Sunday.
Miss Theresa Kutcher, of Watson
avenue, Is at the homo OF friends In
New York for the day.
Miss Kathleen Martin, OF New
York, IL the guest OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Martin, In
K0arny avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-04
CONVENTION
OF v. C. I. U.
At Piscalaway May 18-- Lo-
cal Unions Plans.

At a business meeting of the
Womau,s Christian Temperance
Union, held at the home of Mrs.
George D. Runyon, f73 High street.
yesterday afternoon, plans for the
next convention to be held at Pisca-
taway IN the Baptist chapel at that
place. on May 1S. were discussed.
The convention was to have been
held sen- May II, but the date was
changed to. a week later. 1t is ex-
pected that nearly all of the mem
bers will attend that session.
At this meeting an entertainment
committee was named. 1t is COM
posed of Mrs. ". p. Christofferson,
chairman; Mrs. William Walters
and Mrs. George y. Runyon. This
committee will arrange the enter
tainments that are held each month
in connection with the meetings OF
the union. Mrs. Jane O~verfngton,
president of the union. presided ard
opened the meeting with devotional.
"A social hour followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-04
HISTORIC LOVING CUP.
Owned In Turn by Goldsmith, Garriek
Or. johnson and Burke.

Owned In Turn by Goldsmith, Garriek
Or. johnson and Burke.
The famous literary society Of Lon
don called the savage club has tradi-
uonal connection with wills coffee
house and the Mermaid tavern OF ear
ly days. The reader OF Mr.. Watson's
volume Of history and anecdote relat-
Ing to the club viii come across in its
pages incidental mention Of things that
recall names that are famous In our
literature. How rich In associations a
simple drinking cup may become Is
shown by the following:
In 1902 there was brought to the
club q most remarkable relic of which
the lord mayor OF London had recently
obtained possession. This was a lov-
ing cup holding q pint or o little more
which, as certain inscriptions. testified,
was at one time the property OF Oliver
Goldsmith. On Goldsmfth's death it
passed into the hands of David Gar
rick and thence, to tue possession of
one OF the literary and artistic clubs
of the day.
Then after an interval 1t passed into
DR.. Johnson's hands, for m of the in
scriptions engraved on It's silver rim
records that 1t was presented to Burke
by his friend Samuel johnson, doctor
Of letters. as a memento OF Johnson's
visit to Beaconsfeld, which was
Burke's home The date OF b pres
| ~entation was TITO, Ave years after the
death OF Goldsmith and five before the
death OF johnson.