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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
LAFOLLETTE l. ENDS FUOR-DAY SPEECH
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' ~~------->-~--~---~---~----~ lection of special committees to do a particular piece of work. He argued that there was nothing either in the proposal he had made to the Senate or in the past record of the Senate to sustain the ob- 1ection raised against his resolution
 Senator LaFollette concluded:
 ''In asking that a committee of new men be named I have had no ulterior design. The adoption of this resolution cannot be construed as a reflection on any member of the former committee. If l were a member of that committee-with my convictions formed and expressed as q result of the first trial would not my self consent to serve on committee charged with the grave responsibility of prosecuting an investigation ot all the facts upon both sides of this chamber. and representing the results of that in- vestigatlon to the Senate.
 "Whatever the committee on privileges and elections may report, their action is likely to be misjudged. The public is aroused, indignant, sensitive. They are net indifferent on this case. If the com mittee who judged the testimony previous. ly should decided adversely on the new Investigation will the public think 1t is unbiased and fair? Will they be satisfied Or if the same committee should reverse its judgment, will the public believe. il is from conviction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
FIRE RAGING IN
 NEW YORK CITY

New York, May 27.-Fire broke out early this morning in Dreamland. a big amuse- ment park on Coney Island. The blaze spread rapidly and seemed to threaten the entire park.
 The flames were first seen at the lower end of the park next to the ocean. Four alarms were turned in within few min utes and at 2:15 the fire was rolling un1 checked toward Surf avenue.
 Shortly afterward a fifth alarm was turned in for the fire.
 The season at Dreamland and the other big Coney Island parks opened last Sat- urday night. The park was entirely reno vated during the winter season. Dream land was the second of the big parks to be established on the island. Its tall tower gleaming with electric lights was conspicuous feature from the ocean at night and by day loomed up a command ing object from all sides
 At 2:45 the blaze was spreading to ad- jacent buildings. Bremen were fighting then to prevent theAfames from jumping the street on which the park faces and licking up other property nearby.
 No reports of casualties had been re- ceived by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Thomas Ryan III

New York, May 26.-Thomas F. Ryan, the traction magnate, is seriously III at his home on Fifth avenue, the World will say tomorrow. Reports of Mr Ryan's illness could not be confirmed at his residence nor through his physician to- night According to the report MT. Ryan underwent an operation on Wednesday last from the effects of which he is now said to be in a weak condition, but is presumably on the way to recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
European War Cloud

Cettinje. Montenegro, May 26.-It is re- ported Turkey has made an unsatisfac- tory reply to the Russian note of warn- ing that the concentration of Turkish troops along the Montenegrin frontier since the Albanian outbreaks constitutes a said to be that there is no intention on the part of Turkey to attack Montenegro, provided that country abstains from as- sisting the Albanian insurgents, closes her frontiers to refugees and removes refu- gees who already have crossed into Mon- tenegro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Storm Wrecks Factory

Durham, N. C., May 26-Possibly s2Oo,- 0o0 damage was caused here tonight by a severe storm that wrecked the Venable Tobacco factory, which had 5000 pounds of stored tobacco, blew down every troll ley wire, caused the destruction by fire of the Chatham Hosiery companys knit ting mills, burned out half the telephone system and wrecked street cars. Several persons were burned by crossed wires. The city was left in total darkness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Railroad Changes Hands

Clarksville. Tenn, May 26.-Deeds have been filed in the registers office in this county transferring a considerable part of the Tennessee Central railroad prop erty in Montgomery county to the Illi- nois Central and the Mississippi valley corporation. It Is authoritatively stated that a deed went to record at Ashland City yesterday transferring all the prop erty of the Tennessee Central in Cheatham county to the Illinois Central
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Negro's Trial Postponed

Monroe. Ga. May, 26-Because of the il-health of Mrs. Leila Knight, the trial os Tom Allen, the negro charged with criminal assault, which was scheduled for today, was postponed until Mrs Knight could appear. Allen and his father, accompanied by the four companies of militia from Atlanta. returned this after noon to Atlanta. where the negro will be held for safekeeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27

tacular than that of it's predecessors, but more complete. The crew and passengers escaped injury.
 
 l tiary in Columbus that each year there were fewer women convicts, and last year there was such a dropping off of the female list that some attention was given to it. The Ohio records show that there are fewer women prisoners than at any time since the civil war Right after the war the prison had an unusual num- ber as the events of the civil strife brought about many woes for the women and separations that led to jealousies and revenge. It is good to note the reports. Of prison keepers that the women prisoners are few and that modern methods of edu- cation and reformation have had much to do with the decrease.
 Jealousy seems to be. the cause of most actual crimes against life and per son committed by women, and 1t is re- markable that Imprisonment for theft is unusual. It does not seem to be the nature of women to steal, and they are more inclined to slash other women with a knife or to shoot faithless lover than to commit crime against prop- erty Some poet has written that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,' and I have found in studying the crimes of women prisoners that jealousy had most to do with their troubles Talking of the Ohio prison which visited last. there is an interesting life prisoner named John Taborn who has been there since 1870. He is the oldest prisoner and has been offered pardon many times. He has nowhere to go and is too old for work. and he begs to be allowed the privilege, of remaining a prisoner and guest of the state the res. of his days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27

 me and with the present government so ,bat united we all may dedfoate our selves to work for aggrandizement and glory of our fatherland, effective suffrage, no reelection.
 "FRANCIsCo I. MADERo." Senor Madero in talking with the news paper men tonight declared he regretted the announcement of Senor De La Barra that he would not be a candidate in the next elections. He said he hoped there would be a number of candidates. Asked whether he would be a candidate, he de- clared he would if the convention of his party named him.
 Senor Madero tonight sent messages to Mexico City urging that date early 1T September be chosen for holding genera elections.
 The following telegram tonight to Seno De La Barra constituted the official noti fieation of Senor Madero of his resisna tior of the provisional presidency;
 "Senor Francisco Leon De La Barra president ad interim of the republic o Mexico:
 T congratulate you upon having received the post of president through the accord of the contending parties and with the good wishes of the entire nation. To- --daSy,in a public manifesto resigned the provisional presidency, recognizing you as the president ad interim of the re- public.
 "As a simple citizen and head of the revolutionary party I have the honor to place myself at your orders
 FRANCISCO l. MADERO." Francisco l. Madero, Jr., sat beneath a cottonwood tree near an irrigation ditch that winds past his house early this morning and read newspapers from Mex ico City, telling of the resignation of President Diaz. He could not restrain c smile as he noted Diaz's comment that he ~knew of nothing ctargeable to him that would have caused the popular revul- sion of feeling against his rule"
 To an Associated Press representative Madero said he preferred not to com Inent on President Diaz's letter. But he did give the impression he could not agree with its contents.
 In regard to Senor De La Barra's let ter stating that he would not be a can- didate for president or vice president the rebel leader was greatly pleased and commended De La Barra on his public spirit.
 Senor Madero has great confidence in Senor De La Barra, and to his callers to. day lauded the honesty and integrity oI Mexicos acting president.
 Plans for the Journey to the Aztec capital were begun in earnest today anc the expectation is that Monday will bs the day of departure. Reports of tht repairing of railroads south of here ars not favorable and Senor Madero is ioatt to think he may be compelled to leave Mexico to travel via San Antonio and Laredo in reaching the national capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Angle Bill to Be Vetoed

Tallahassee, Fla, May 26.-Because ot the failure of the legislature to provide the necessary funds for the working of abolition of the convict lease system, is expected to be, vetoed by Governor Gill christ. The bill was passed by the sen ate late yesterday, having been passed by the house about ten days ago. It is declared there are enough votes to carry the measure over the governors veto should he take such action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Labor Trouble Breaks Out

Cleveland, O., May 26-Barton De Foe. former president of the Marine Bremen, Oilers and Water Tenders Benevolent as- sociation, who was probably fatally stabbed by an unidentified man who fled. in the local unions headquarters late to- day. charged in the hospital tonight that his assailant was aligned with his politi- cal labor enemies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Feminine Crime Decreasing

q have been looking over some erime statistics in many states" said that philosopher and friend of the eerring the Rev. James Bevans of Nicholas county,
 West Virginia and it Is gratifying to report that the later figures from all the penal institutions show very marked
 decrease in the number of women who have been convicted of crime. 1t was first noted at the famous Ohio peniten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Carter Gets Life Sentence

Clinton, Ky. May 26.-Lee Carter, for mer chief of police at Fulton, Ky, to- day was sentenced to life Imprisonment for the murder of Frank Beaucomb, son of Seattle. Wash. millionaire. Beau comb left schoo! at the University of Illinois and started for New Orleans. When at Fulton he became engaged in a quarrel with Carter and was stabbed to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Liqhtermen Strike

Annoy, China, May 26.-Shipping trade is suspended here today owing to the strike of lightermen. Coastwise steam CTS are being compelled to land or re- ceive passengers and proceed without taking or discharging cargo. Vessels bound for foreign ports are lying idle in the harbor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Emperor Joseph III

vienna, May --Disquieting reports concerning the health of Emperor Francis Joseph continue in circulation. It is ad- mitted semi officially that the doctors in- sist on the necessity of consideraple change in his majesty's ordinary customs and in order to spare himself from onl- cial duties he possibly will be opigeo to abandon his annual visit to Ischil and go instead to the southern Tyrol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Storm Strikes Raleigh

Raleigh, N. C., May 2e.-A terrific eiec- tr,cal storm with wind velocity of AZ miles an hour occurred in Raleleh anu surrounding country tonight, part or the city was left in darkness, the eiectrlc wires being put out of commission. st' Agnes hospital, colored, was struck ny lightning and caught fire, but all patients were brought out in safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
De Gro Breaks Own Record

New York, May 26-Alfredo De Oro the worlds champion pool player. broke his own worlds record high run of S1 in defeating Charles Weston, the cowboy" here tonight, 800 to BIT. De Orc closed last nights play with an unfinished string of 5S and in beginning tonight s play ran B, total run of 96 Tonight s block stood: De Orc 19s, Weston 169
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
To Fight at Tulsa

Tulsa, Okla, May 26.-Jim Flynn and Carl Morris finally signed articles today to fight 15 rounds here on the afternoon of July 4. The terms under which the pugf- Flynn expects to enter the ring weighing about 175 pounds. Morris probably will fight at 235
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Emneror Honors Busch

New York, May 26.--Adolphus Busch of St. Louis today received the dec oration of the Red Eagle from the German Emperor in recognition of his gifts to Harvard university for the promotion of German culture. A spe- cial representative of the Kaiser con- veyed the insignia to Mr. Busch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Authoress Killed

New ork, May 26.-Mrs. Mary Parmele, aged 6s, authoress and historian.0 was
 run down and killed tonight by a motor cycle at Sixth avenue and Forty-ninth street within a block of her home. Will liam Hermann, rider of the machine,
 was paroled to await the action of an in- quest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Cood Jdaa.

First Lawyer-What shall we do. Each witness for our client gives different ac- count of the accident
 His Partner-Put them all on the stand; the jury may think he met with three or four accidents and find accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
oil Men Form Organization

Pittsburg, May 26.-A permanent or ganization was formed here today by more than 50 oil producers and man ufacturers of gasoline. D. W. Franchot' Tulsa, Okla, was elected vice presl- dent. After adopting the name Of Gas oline Producers association adjourn ment was taken to June 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Erect Washington Monument

Buenos Ayres, May 2s.-The chamber of deputies today authorized the erection in this city of a monument to George Washington, offered to Argentina by the members of the American colony here as a token of friendship and good Will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Draw at Milwaukee

Milwaukee May 26.-Jack (Twin) Suiii' van and Porky Flynn boxed 10 rounos to draw before the New Star Athletic clur tonight. Both men finished strong. The 1 bout was a rather tame affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
JAS. H. FINDER

Leads the way in making fine eye glasses. The Finder Tories and the Kryptok Invisible Bifocals are won- derful inventions and are distinct advance in the art of eye-glass mak- ing. Jas. H. Finder. scientific opti- elan, 3os N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Stronge Appointed

London, May 26.-The appointment of Francis William Stronge. minister res ident of Colombia, as British minister to Mexico is gazetted. lie will succeed Reginald T. Towef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Ireland's Formulation

London, May 26.-Ireland has a popu- lation of 4.3s1.951, according to the cen sus returns made public today. This is decrease of 7s,s24 since the last censul was taken ten years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
COTTON MILLS
 CLOSING DOWN

Manchester, Eng. May 2e--The master feninners+ committee today decided to re- quest consumers of American cotton to stop using that product during the whole
 of whit-Sunday week. and also to ASK that a vote be taken on the question or san organized short time worRing period lat the mills until the end of the present notion season
 The rcou1ntttee is of opinion that such action aIone win save the cotton trade fEem disateT.
 Boston, May 28s-Msny of the New rEng1ands cotton mills will be idle next week ir1s confirmation of general cur taairnent policy, which Is expected to be effective at intervals during the summer. In addition to many Fall River mills which have been curtailing for weeks the IT. mills of the Amoskeag Msnufact- uring company at Manchester, N. H., employing 6,5oo operatives, the mills Of the York corporation of Saco. Me. em- ploying 2500, and the Everett mills of 1.awrenoe, Masa, 1s00 will go on short time movement next week. It is the plan of practically all of the cotton mills in northern New England to shut down for four weeks during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
Dr. Bomar to Huntsville

Marion, May 26.-tSpecial. )-Dr. Paul V. Bomar leaves today for Louisville, Ky, where on Sunday he will deliver the accalaureate sermon at the South ern Theological seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
w L. Staaas

The body of w. L. Staggs, who was shot from ambush Wednesday afternoon at Bessie Mines, was sent to Johns yes- terday for interment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED--Salesman and collector:
 Birmingham and suburbs must be
 hustler. Southern Sales Company,
 Watts Bldg. r4s aA
 KILLS fieas, cures mango Bicaisess mango cure, not poisonous. can be used on dog of any age; full line of .Bicatse dog remedies for sale by John |. rAr- ker. Druggist 5-27-5t-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
THE DEUTSCHLAND II FROM THE EukoPEAN eDfT1of CF Teth HeFAlD

Zeppelin's Inflated dirigible balloons,
 stranded on the roof of it's shed. com plete wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27

gHAW. The Underraker. Fhones |
 GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones l0o1 EICU JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7A FOR appropriate floral offerings. phone q. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store. e018 list avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27

Dusseldorf, Rhenish Prussia, May 26.- land IT., latest of the models of Count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-27
GEN. FRANCISCO
 MADERO RESIGNS f, REBEL PRESIDENCY

fcoNrNUED FROM PAGE 1.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08
Purely British

Captain Hsrdress Lloyd. the English
polo player. Wa talking about internA-
tonal marriages.
Really. you know" Re said. at
isn't true THAI an the t!.lcd husbands Of
American girls are scouu4rols. soma
think that sou Americana. esno-
cial.y those % you that hail from Chi-
caEo. are too hard on our poor MAJ
guisss and stris 4 C-l.,aeoan. IN.
drrsfard was h0inE shown through a
New York picture gallery b. hIa rrprew
paused before a s.f.lur rortr 44.
That. uncle. fte Uta.tw eFpIar4ea
- "a portrait 90 NAg.le 90 E~uut.lrt--
tho man tIs Duke % ellington GOT
the trs. Of
"IIc uncle frHvroI and said anrrnv.
'Uuru fNrm f.rr.Fn rnu.sIclf H,w
murh ga DO ..rf hImT
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08
Expensive

Seth Woodbury. was a tight-as;ed. hard
hearted old farmer. His brother. VIII
lam. dying. the neighoors said. from lack
Of proper treatment. Seth hitched up and
drove into town to have a notice about
his death inserted in the weekly news
paper.
There ein't no charges. be there7'' he
asked. anNiousiy.
oh. yes. indeed" the editor.
our price Is 81 an inch"
"Cracky!" muttered the old man. an
Bin SIX foot two"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08
A CleUer Judge

AT an assize court . Juror claimed ex-
emptlon from serving on the ground
that he was deaf. The Judge held a
conversation with the Clerk OF Arraigns
on the subject. and then. turning TO the
man, at whom he BOXED inIently. he
asked in a whisper:
Are you very deafr"
Very" wasthe unguarded reply.
so 1 perceive" was the reJoinder OF
the Judge. but not whisper deaf. You
had better go into the box The witnesses
shall speak low"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

Task for a Magician

When Grover cieveland's little girl
was quite young her father once tele-
phoned 10 the White House from Chi
the child to the phone. Lifting the
little one up TO the instrument. Mrs.
Cleveland watched her expression
change from bewilderment to wonder
and then to fear. II was surely her
fathers voice-yet she looked at the
increduously.
After examining the tiny opening In
receiver the little girl burst into
tears. "oh. mamma she sobbec. "How
can we ever get papa out OF that little
holer'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-11-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.
COITRT OF COMMON PLEAS.

James F. Epting, Sr., individually and
as Administrator of Lula B. Epting,
deceased, Plaintiff,
oooinct
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-11-24
FIFTEEN-POUND POTATO.
Spartanburg Man Exhibits One a Foot
Long and Two Feet Around.

Spartanburg, November 20-Mr. J.
W. Alexander has on exhibition at his
Office perhaps the largest sweet potato
grown in Spartanburg county this sea-
son. It weighs 13 IA pounds. It is
g-shaped, IL inches long and "a
inches in circumference around the
middle. It is the Nancy Hall variety.
This potato was grown by Mr.. T..
NJ Carson on the Winsnith place, in
the city of Spartanburg. It's enormous
size is due, of course, to Mr.. Carson's
method of cultivation and the peculiar
properties of the soil on Winsmith
Heights.
Mr.. Carson has a number of other
potatoes nearly as large. A gentle
man conversant with the value of po-
-tatoes as a food says there are two
objections to potatoes of this size;
first, it is too large for one boy to
eat and not large enough for two, and
also, that it could aot be placed in
the mouth of baked 'rossum.
Mr.. Mark W Potter, president of
the Carolina, Clinchfeld and Ohio
Railway, who was in the city yester-
day, was shown this potato and insist
ed it was pumpkin. He asked that
it be sent to the industrial depart
ment of the railway company at John
son City, Tenn, that it might be ex-
hibited to show what the section of
South Carolina penetrated by the
Carolina, Clinch6eld and Ohio railway
would produce.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-11-24
FLOR HOME IS DESPOILED
LEADING TO AWFUL TRAGEDY

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 21.-C. F. Perry,
. a fruit grower, was killed, and T. w.
Green wounded in a gun battle today
near Valaha, Lake county, Florida,
which resulted from the deceased be-
ing overtaken in the woods with the
six months bride of T. H. Pantley,
Jr., by the angry husband and the
young woman's father.
Pantley, it is said, had for some
time suspected that the intentions of
Perry, neighbor, towards his young
wife, were not as thew should have
been.
When the husband returned to his
home this morning, after an absence
of several hours, he found his bride
absent. He Immediately told her ia
ther, T. W. Green, Of his suspicious
and the two armed themselves and
started in pursuit.
Perry and Mrs. Pantley were over
taken in the woods. Perry sought
cover behind tree and opened fire
with a revolver. He shot the young
woman's father in the wrist, missed
Pantley and then shot Green in the
side. AS Green fell to the ground he
shot Perry twice. AS Perry fell Pant
ley discharged both barrels Of his
shotgun into his PROSTATE body. Perry
died before medical attention could be
summoned.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-11-24
BOYS BURNED IN DWELLING.
Brooks Wilson and Joseph Sherard
Lose Their Lives in Abbeville
County.

Anderson, S. c., Nov. 21.-Brooks
Wilson, aged Il, and Joseph Sherard,
aged Is, were burned to death early
this morning when the home of Wal
ter Wilson, at Warrenton, Abbeville
county, was consumed in flames.
The fire was discovered after it had
gained headway by Walter Wilson, who
awakened all the members of the
family on the first floor. The stairs
leading to the room occupied by the
two boys was mass Of flames and ef-
forts to arouse them proved futile
The fire is supposed to have been
caused by the dropping of a match
used by the boys in lighting their way
TO their room.