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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

House today was Monsgnor Falconio, the papal delegate. He felicitated the presi- dent for himself and also brought the congratulations of Pope Pins.
 The president today received from Miss Harriet Waters Forbush of Lancaster. Mass, a wedding slipper worn by his great great grandmother.
 British Ambassador Bryce called at the White House to personally express the congra tulations of the King and Queen of England.
 The Emperor of Germany cabled as fol- lows: T beg of you to accept my sin cere congratulations on the occasion of your silver wedding"
 President Falleres of France sent the followng "At the time your excellency is celebrating his silver wedding I beg Of you to kindly present my respectful congratulations 10 Mrs. Taft and to accept my most cordial wishes for your happi- ness"
 Three messages came from Japan. one from Emperor Mutsuhto, second from Prince Kapsura and a third from Marquis Komura.
 The Emperor said: "On the suspicious occasion of your excellency's silver weu- ding. I beg to express my sincere con gratulations as well as my pest wishes for your continued good health and well being
 King Victor Emmanuel Of Italy wired: Please accept on this suspicious day my most heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the happiness and prosperity Of your family" From King Alfonso of Spain came the following: My heartfelt wishes to you and to Mrs. Taft on your silver we'd ding"
 King Frederick of Denmark, King Gus taf of Sweden and President Arosemena also cabled congratulations. Rabbi Peter Jacobs, representing the Jews of Jacksonville, Fla, presented to the President today silver pitcher and tray.
 Ine Emperor Of China sent this mes sage of greeting to the President: We beg to offer to your eXcellency our con gratulations on the occasion of your sl- yer wedding, with best wishes for your personal happiness and welfare and for the prosperity of the American people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
DISCOVER GREAT
 CUTLERY FRAUDS

Washington, June 19.-Frauds amount" ing to several millions of dollars in duties on importations of cutlery during the last few years have been discovered by secret agents of the customs service. who, under the direction of Chief Wilkie, have been working quietly in this coun' try and the Songen district of Germany whence most of the imports come to the United States.
 Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh began the investigation several months ago, and 1t Is not completed 1t was not said what action might be taken to recover the duties of which 1t is alleged the government has been defrauded. Neither is it known if there would be criminal prosecutions
 Customs authorities say the peculiar. construction of the cutlery of the tariff have given opportunity for immense frauds on comparatively small underval. nations. A seizure of cutlery made in New York on Saturday illustrates that fact. On 43 cases of cutlery, entered as having a valuation of s10,24S, an under valuation of only sses was found, but on that one seizure the government had been defrauded of $3,397 in duties. The duty on cutlery is very high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Oster Honored

The bestowal of a baronetcy upon pr. William Oster, reguis professor Of medl- cine at Oxford and the formely proiessor of medicine at John Hopkins uniYer- sity at Baltimore and McGil university at Montreal, is the most interesting item in the honor list to Americans and Canadians.
 The Earl of Crew, who was the l1b- eral leader in the house of lords until his withdrawal recently on account of illness. Is made a marquis. Lord Rose berry. Lord Curzon of kedleston and Lord Brassey are made earls. Roseberry hereafter will be known as the Earl of Midlothian.
 The Right Hon. Alexander ". Mur- ray, master of Elibank, the chief liberal whip in the house of commons; Baron Knollys, the Kings secretary; Baron Allendale and the Right Hon. Aretas Akers- Douglas, unionist members of the house of commons for Kent, are made yiscounts
 Both of the Kings secretaries are recognized as lieutenants Colonel Sir Arthur J. Biggs is one of the nine new barons created.
 The others are Lord Montgarret, Sir Charles B. McLaren, Sir Alexander Ael- and-Hood the chief unionist winp; Sir William T. Lewis, the noted mining expert, SIT l., Mackdys WHo Hds SiVel much time to Indian affairs; archibald c. Corbett, member of parliament for Glasgow since 1885; Thomas Gair Ashton, member of parliament for Beufordshire,
 Altogether 20 new baronets and 40 knights were created The stage has been recognized by the knighting of George AlexaSder, the actor-manager.
 Sir R. Isaacs, the attorney general; T. MeKinnon Wood, parliamentarian of the foreign office; Dr. T. J. McNamara, secretary to the admiralty; Sir T. Vezeri Strong, lord mayor of London, and Fred erick Huh Jackson. prominent bank CT, are among the new privy councillors. The baronets and knights include men conspicuous in commerce and science.
 Several hundred decorations have been bestowed. The Grand Duke Adolph Fred erlck of Mecklenburg -Strelitz. the Duke of Argyle and the Duke of Fyfe are given the order of the garter. Sir Charles Fitzpa trick, chief justice of Canada, has been made knight of the grand cross of St Michael and St. George, while Robert Alexander Falconer, president of Toronto university, and Charles c. James. deputy minister of agriculture, Toronto, are made companions of St. Michael and St. George.
 Gen. Sir William Nicholson, chief of general staff, and Gen Lord Paul Sam ford Methuen, who commanded the first division of the first army corps in sthe South African war, were tonight gazet- ted field marshals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
J. 5. BOND. PRICES
 ARE DECLINING

Washington, June 19.-So many ir. regularities were discovered today in the bids for the s5OOOO oOO issue of 3 per cent Panama bonds that the aver. age price of the issue will be lower than was first estimated and many bidders at first thought unsuccessful will receive some of the new securities.
 By the time $49,94S,S00 of legitimate bids had been tabulated today the price of the bonds had gone down to 102.2L At this figure there were aceepta blo four bids of s1000,000 each which had hitherto been considered unsuccessful. It now appears that the National City bank of New York will get probably $2,000,O00 or $3,000,0o It bid for the entire issue.
 Treasury officials consider 1t safe to announce that any one who bid 102. 21 38 or higher is sure to receive some of the new securities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
RAIN IS SPOILING
 LONDON'S FESTIVE
 CORONATION DRESS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 official entry into London this after noon.
 MT Hammond was met at the railroad station by the Duke of Connaught. Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, Prince Alexander of Trek and others. The American party travelled to London in the royal saloon attached to a special train from Dover where Baron Sandhurst welcomed them to England.
 Whitelaw Reid. the American ambassa- dor and Mrs Reid and John l.. Griffiths, the American consul general were at the station To meet MT. Hammonds s party.
 The Hammond party then drove in royal carriage 10 Stratt0n house.
 The special train brought to London number of representatives of the conti- mental powers and the papal legate.
 Thousands of Londoners are fleeing the city to escape the hordes from the prov inces and abroad whose capacity for '.coronating' is boundless, Fears of panic following an acident within the walls and barriers erected by the police SO have influenced thousands of the more nervous to get away from the crush.
 No less than $76.00O has been expended on the construction gates shutting off the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

main approaches to the professional route These barriers have been built so massively that they could withstand the onslaught of a regiment
 King George and Queen Mary visited Westminster abbey this afternoon and witnessed a part of a rehearsal of the coronation ceremony. Their majesties looked on as the roles which they will fill on Thursday were taken by under studies.
 The coming coronation of King George is signalized by a free-handed distribution of honors. In the list am nounced tonight the colonial premiers figured prominently. Joseph G. Ward, prime minister of New Zealand. is pro- noted to a baronetcy. Andrew Fisher, premier of Australia, and Sir Edward Morris, premier of New Foundland, are made privy councelors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
MERIDIAN PLANS
 BIG VARDAMAN DAY

Meridian, Miss. June 19.-(Special)- Vardaman met tonight and perfected arrangements for the big Vardaman day which will be the Fourth of July when 8 speech by Vardaman, torch light procession and several bands or music will be one of the occasions of inc evening A Vardaman club was or gantzed with a membership of 300 and the members declare that this number will be increased to 2500. John k. lilly of Hattiesburg has been invited 10 make an address here Friday night and it is understood the invitation will be ac- acepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
COTTON BILLS 0F
 'LAD|NG DISCUSSED

New York. June 19-Bankers repre- senting New Orleans, St. Louis and other cotton interests of the South and South- west were in conference here today with members of the bills of lading commit- tee of the American Bankers Associa~ ton.
 Various technical details were disa cussed relating to the proposed estab' lishment here of a clearing house hfoP bills of lading, but no conclusion was reached. It is understood the conference will be continued this month T
 A report that New Orleans interests are opposed to the location of the proposed clearing house here was denied by the bankers association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
bIG FIRE BREAKS
 OUT AT TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, June 9.-(special.) )-The Lee Meyer & Co.'S dry goods store was totally destroyed hv fire tonight
 The blaze started at go o'clock last evening and at one time it looked as if the business section of the city was doomed. At midnight the fremen had the blaze under control. The damage cannot yet be estimated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
TAFTS CELEBRATE
 SILVER WEDDING
 AT WHITE HOUSE
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 Taft was a young lawyer; Miss Her ron had. been school teacher. Today 3p'fhe White House. they celebrated fthe quarter century of married life during which Mir Taft became Unit ed States judge, commissioner of the Philippines, Secretary of War and Pres iGent
 The celebration began this morning with the arrival of a delegation from the Commercial club. Cincinnati, 35 strong. The visitors arrived in Wash ingtor in a special train. Many of them called at the White Houss soon after arriving, but others waited to greet the President at the luncheon they had alrsl ged in his honor at the Chevy Chaz club.
 Expressmen were still busy today de- liverlng presents at the White House. They come from every section of the country Former President and Mrs. Roosevelt have sent an antique silver be VI.
 In addition to the silver service sent by the Senate tho Vice President and Mrs. Sherman individually sent a tall vase marked with the monograms of the President and Mrs. Taft.
 Mrs. sherman individually sent tall vase marked with the monograms of Mf and Mrs Taft. The Speaker of the House and Mrs. Clark, 25 Amer jean Beauty roses, one for each year of the married life of the recipients. The House sent three dozen silver serv- ice plates. The Secretary of State and Mrs. Knox sent a massive silver vase for American Beauty roses.
 From the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. MacVeagh the President and Mrs. Taft have received a fruit platter of silver designed by Mrs. MacVeagh, and intended for state dinners. It Is oblong in shape, two feet wide and very deep, with an inner rim of gold. At either end is a spread eagle with the coat of arms of the United States. The gift of Secretary of War and Mrs. Stimson is a tall vase and silver tray. The Attorney-General and Mrs. Wick ersham have sent large repousse silver jewel case. It Is considered a rare piece of workmanship. From the postmaste ter general there is a handsome silver vase inscribed with the initials of the Presi- dent and Mrs. Taft and the date. The Secretary of Navy and Mrs Meyer have sent 8 loving cup.
 Charles D. Norton, former secretary to the president and Mrs. Norton sent a silver jewel case.
 Present From "Uncle Joe"
 Former Speaker Cannon sent large bunch of American Beauty roses MT. and Mrs. F. W. Cram of Bangor Maine. old camping friends nf the president and Mrs. Taft. sent Mrs. Taft one of the best salmon ever caught in the Penob- scot river. Many other gifts, some of great beauty and all of much interest have been received by the president and Mrs. Taft during the last few days
 President Taft took time today, despite the hurry and rush. to send auto- graph to an old man in the Episcopal church home on Long Island. who sent his congratulations and expressed the hope that the president and Mrs. Taft might be spared to celebrate their dia- mond wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS HOTEL DENNIS
 ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

The now freprooi addition Is model Tor comfort ond convenience The euure house offers S5o guest rooms. each of which Is connected with private bath UT has running water. HOTEL DENNIS Is one Of the Beach Front Hotels still maintaining un- ebstrncted view. WALTER J. BUzef.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
WORTH MILLIONS

Jackson, Miss, June l9.-(Spe- cial.) IA slow, heavy and soaking rain has been falling here for three hours, breaking the six weeks drouth and saving all crops except old corn If general it's worth millions to Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
SHERWOOD INN .oa o.D ds4 soISJ '.

fFortrcss Monroe DeIighlfully cool. Most charm Ing and heaIthfu spot in America Hotel beautifully |s.tsd hsfined and in esy, w.y attrae,iys New 91sste. apscial weekly. 0peiN all year. Write fo, Ieepadst. sY. N Cunningham. MsA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Flint VarniSheS

We have exclusive agency for all Flint Varnishes-this includes all the products. Flint makes the best varnishes in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
Robert PrOWell
 Stove Co. 313 N. Twentieth St.
Big Bargains In Screen Wire Remnants

We are cleaning up odd lots of screen wire and have cut prices to the quick in order to make it move fast. You can buy a small piece at whole roll prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20
GEIGER, ALA.

GEIGER, ALA. Write, call or phone for in formation about Geiger, Ala, to 534 Brown Marx building. Bell Main 851.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

The cypress trade at Louisiana mills is mainly of the mixed carload order, but in that form it is steady in move ment and in fair volume. Shipments from the mills Is said to be nearly close lin to the cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-20

The hardwood trade is running mainly to plain sawed oak, maple and birch, with red gum a pronounced feature. Pop lar is selling we'll when adapted to auto mobile work, the high grade stuff being most in request.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02
VESSELS, WHEREABOUTS

A. F. COATES, sch, from Hilo for Por
Townsend, August 27.
A. NJ. BAXTER, Am. scnr, ar. Gray's
Harbor from Port Allen, April II
ALASKAN, for Seattle from Sar
Francisco, August 30.
ALBERT, Am. blk, ar. Port Townsend
from Kailua, August 80
ALEX. ISENBERG, Ger. sp, for
Portland, Oregon, from Honolulu
Aug II.
ALDEN BESSIE, Am. Blk. from San
Pedro for Honolulu, March IS.
ALEX T. BROWN, for Valparaiso
from Honolulu, July II.
ALICE COOKE, schr., from Port
Gamble for Honolulu. August 26.
ARIZONAN, Am. S. s., for San Fran
cisco via San Diego from Salina Cruz
August 27
AMERICA MARU, Jap. S. S., for
Honolulu from San Francisco, Au-
gust 80.
ANDREW WEIGH, Am. bk., from
Honolulu for San Francisco August
20.
BONCHAMPS, FIR. bk., from Callao in
ballast. Left Honolulu for Portland
Oregon, August 10.
BLAKELY, for Port Townsend from
Honolulu, August 80.
BoREALIS, Am. schr., ar. Hilo from
Gray's Rarbor, August 81.
U. S, A. T., from Honolulu
ar. San Francisco, August Is.
BERTHA, German bk., from Kahului
ar. Gray's Harbor, May 10.
BUYO MARU, Jap. stmr., from Homo.
lulu for the Orient, August "a
CAMANO, schr, arrived at Port
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02
Shipping And Waterfront News
Page Five
THE MAILS.

From San Francisco, ex-Americs
Maru and Wilhelmina, September 5.
To the Orient, per America Maru
September 5.
To San Francisco, per shinyo Maru
September 9.
From the Orient ex-Shinyo, Septem.
Der 9.
From Australia, eN-Makura, septem-
Der 10.
To Australia per G. A. S. Mariana,
September 10.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02
TRANSPORT SERVICE

hHNSFOhI SERVICE.
U. S. A. T. Crook, laid up at San
Francisco.
U. S. A. T. Thomas at San Fran
cisco.
U. S. A. T. Warren, at Philippines
U. S. A. T. Dix, at Seattle, out OF
commission until middle Of Septem-
Der.
U. S. A. T. Buford from Honolulu
ar. San Francisco, August IS.
U. S. A. T. Logan, at San Francisco.
U, S. A. T. Sherman from Manila,
for Honolulu, August IS.
U. s. A. T. Sheridan for Manila via
Guam, August 4.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02
SHIPPING IN PORT.

Government -esse1s.l
U. S. N. tug Navajo from Mare Is
land, July 20.
L. S. L. H. tender Kukui, from 9
cruise, August 26.
(Merchant VesseIs)
Flaurence Ward, from Midway Isl.
and, August 3.
W. J. Patterson, Lancaster, from,
Gray's Harbor, August 30.
Eclipse, for repairs, August &c.
Honolulan, from San Francisco, Sep
TENDER 2.
PROJECTED ARRIVALS.
From Manila.
Sherman, September 4.
Sheridan, October 5.
PROJECTED DEPARTURES.
For San Francisco.
Sherman, Sci TENDER 4.
.shinyo Maru, September g. .... e..
Sierra, September 10.
Wilhelmina, September 10.
Siberia, September II.
China, September %.
For Vancouver.
S. S. Makura, September 70.
S. S. zealandia, October 10.
S. S. Mariana, November Z.
For FIJI and Australia.
S. S. Mariana, September 10.
S. S. Makura, October II.
S. S. Zealandia November 8.
For China and Japan.
America Maru, September 5.
Tenyo Maru, September 70.
Persia, September 20.
Korea, September %.
Shinyo Maru, October 8.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02

lNTERISLAND VESSELS.
For Maui and Hawaii Ports.
Mauna Kea, IL. S. N Co., every
Tuesday.
Claudine, IL S. N. Co.. every Fri.
day
For Moiokai and Maui.
Mikahala, every Tuesday.
For KAUAI Ports.
W. G. Hall, IL. S. N. Co., every
Thursday.
Kinau, IL. S. N. Co., every Tues.
day.
kona and Kau Ports.
Mauna Loa, IL. S. N. Co., alternate
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-09-02

Continued on page five.)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-11-15

Gods cause, as to feed and clothe him
self and those dependent upon him?
(16D Verses 31-32-TwO good men
start on journey and are attacked by
robbers, one being killed and the other
escaping without injury; which of
these men did God love more, and
why? (This Is one of the questions
that may be answered In writing by
members of the club
u7O What rules would you say
God adopts in delivery, or not deliv-
ering us from our enemies?
uS). How far was it from Babylon
to Jerusalem, and how long did it take
them to make the journey?
19O Verses 33-36-There are a
great many more individual churches
than there are, individual banks; but
what is the proportion of defaulting
church treasurers, compared with de-
faulting bank presidents or cashiers f.?
(20D Which gets the greater hap
pness, the one who honestly dis
charges financial trust, or the one
who having kept n lot of the money, is
yet not found out?
Lesson for Sunday, Nov. 26th. 1911.
Nehemiah's Prayer. Nehemiah |.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-11-15
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NAN WILBURN BAKER.

Died, at Cross Keys, S. c., October
%, 1911, Mrs. Charles Nj. Baker, form
erly, Miss Nan Wilburn
Very gently the heavenly messenger,
at the last hour, came down and claim
ed the sweet young wife and mother.
The anguish of that sad hour, for
those who loved her, is too sacred a
thing to dwell upon.
Robed in spotless white, emblem OF
purity, she lay in her youthful lowell
ness. Crowds of relatives, friends. and
servants gaZed through fearful eyes
at the pure picture, which might sug-
gest q spirit bride.
The lovely white casket was crown
ed with beautiful flowers. emblems OF
the resurrection. In her church,
where she was formerly organist. a
large crowd gathered to pay the last
homage to one who was beloved and
admired in, and beyond the bounds
OF her native village. Her old pastor
spoke long and we'll of the young life
just closed. Softest music, from re
male voices, Heated through the church
AT the grave few male voices of ex-
quisite sweetness, sang Nearer My
God to Thee" Will the evening suns
soft beams rested, ike benedction,
on the sacred spot
Much sympathy went out to the sor-
rowing family, who had cherished her
as daughter and sister the bereaved
husband who has lost his beloved and
loving young wife, has the heartfelt
sympathy of many in various parts
OF the State who sorrow for and with
him, and the little babe who has lost
its own and knows it not.