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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
MEYERS ANNUAL
 REPORT TO TAFT
Will Set Forth Plan for Utilizing the Golfers of Canal Zone
 in Time of War

Washington, November 26.-Secretary of the Navy Meyer has devised plan for utilizing in time of war the colliers and supply vessels of the Panama canal ser vice. He also will emphasize in his an- nual report to President Taft which short ly will be made, that the navy depart ment is encouraging the production oi aeroplanes especially fit for use from shipboard.
 Declaring that government ownership and operation of all Panama canal facili- ties would be of great benefit economi- cally as we'll as from the point of view of naval preparedness. Secretary Meyer goes on to say that if "the canal colliers oil tankers and supply vessels are pro- vided as part of the canal establishment these vessels will be available for use as fleet auxiiaries in time of war, and thus the necessity for adding just that many ex- pensive vessel to the regular naval estab. lishment would be obviated. Or should the navy be given the required number of such vessels, of which it stands in great need the vessels could be detailed to sup ply all fuel and provisions required at the canal stations"
 "A very important point in this connec- tion,' the report says, lis the navy re- quires comparatively few of these aux diaries in time of peace and when the fleet has been adequately supplied with the number to place it on war footing, most of them must be laid up in reserve and kept in good condition at considerable expense for maintenance. If, on the other hand, vessels were employed in the canal service, they would at least earn their maintenance in expense. strongly rec ommend that the vessels be operated by the government and the vessels be built in accordance with naval specifications
 in order that they may be available for fleet auxiliaries in time of war" On the subject of aviation MT. Meyer will say the results of experiments in flight from shipboard have been fair ly satisfactory but further experiments in flight through the air, doubtless will improve the efficiency of these machines for use in this way"
 He adds "When the department is sat isfied the development has progressed sufficiently to justify issuing these ma chimes to ships as part of their equip ment, few will be issued to the fleet for thorough study of their usefulness and of the measures required for their further Improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
NEGROES LEAVING CRAWFORD, TEXAS
As Result of Stabbing White Man COl0red Church
 Is Burned

Waco, Tex, November 26.-Negroes are deserting Crawford. small town 20 miles west of Waco. today as a result of the stabbing of Marcus Ed wards white man, by negro named Bibles. Following the stabbing a mob formed, but the negro was spirited away by a deputy sheriff who had been called. Vengeance was then directed ol, the negro population in general and many of the negroes left huriedly, the mob comprising about 100 armed men aiding.
 The stabbing occurred Saturday night and Bibles was captured this morning about Il o'clock when men on thefr way to church departed to execute sum mary vengeance.
 Tonight a schoolhouse and church used by negroes was burned to the ground No services were held in the church. The negroes fled precipitately, and the victim of the negro may die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
0'CONNELL MEETS
 POPE IN VATICAN

Rome, November 26.-Rt. Rev. Will liam O'Connell archbishop of bos,ou
 and cardinal designate, was received by Pope Plus today. The weather WAS glorious and Arch bishop OConnells re- ception at the Vatican was most cor dial. About 40 persons, half of the number ecclesiastics, accompanied him, forming a little pilgrimage which in- cluded representatives of the Boston newspapers. They drove from the Quirinal hotel to the Vatican, the arch bishop being received with military honors by the Swiss guards and gendarmes, and finally by the noble guard in the papal ante-chamber. Monsignor Bisletti, master of cero- monies, and the private chamberlain, greated him in the name of the Pope.
 and escorted him to the door of the private library, where Pope Plus met him with open arms.
 His holiness prevented the archbishop from kneeling and addressed him as my dear brother" They then retired to the library, where they engaged in conver- sation for nearly an hour.
 The pontiff was extremely warm in his greetings and would hardly allow Arch bishop OConnell to thank him as he wished, saying that America's enthusi- astic response to the recognition which he had been pleased to bestow, and the fervor of Catholicism in that country were the manifest signs that gave the greatest satisfaction. At the conclusion of the private audi ence, the Pope appeared at the door of the library with the archbishop at his left, holding the Pope's arm. They pro- ceeded to the small throne room, which was the chamber in which Pope Leo died, where the members of the pilgrimage from Boston were gathered, all kneeling The pontiff, with a smile, passed round the room, the archbishop introducing each of the visitors. The Pope gave his hand to each to kiss and imparted the apostolic benedction.
 Archbishop Farley gave a luncheon to- day in honor of ecclesiasticals from New York. Cardinal Louge, primate of all Ire land. today, called upon and congratulated
 the three American cardinals designate Preparations arec ompleted for the holding of the secret consistory in the hall of consistories tomorrow. The ceremony attending this consistory, when the creation of the new cardinals will be ratified, is q simple one.
 The Pope interrogates each of the members of the Sacred college present
 as to his wishes regarding the bestowal
 of the red nat. on the prelate named for
 that honor. and the announcement is
 made finally that the majority have at>
 firmed the Pope's choice.
 The public consistory to be held
 Thursday in the Sala Regia will be
 characterized by much pomp and cere-
 mony. At this consistory the red hat
 is bestowed on the new cardinals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
FINAL REPORTS ON
 THE COTTON CROP

New Orleans, November 26.-TEe
 Times Democrat presents it's corro-
 spondents' final reports on tho cotton crop of 1911 as follows:
 "The consensus of opinion indicates the following result: Alabama, l,5O0,000; Argansas, 950,- 900; Georgia and Florida, 2,650,000; Louisiana. 375,O00: Mississippi s1,15o,- O00; Oklahoma. 960,O00; North Carolina and Virginia. 1000, 900; South Carolina, 1 5O0, 900: Tennessee and Kentucky, 450.- GOO; Texas and California, 4,3o0,0O0; total, 14,S35,000.
 "This forecast relates to actual growth exclusive of linters. repac<s and similar additions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
|NH|N HAMMOND
 l BREAKS SILENCE
Talks on Events Leading Up
 to the BOer War
DINNER IN BOSTON
Declares Jameson Raid the Result of Activities of Reform AssOcia-
 ton Formed at Johannes
 burg-Sympathy Wasted

Boston, November 26.--Released by time from an oath not to talk on South Afri- can affairs or reveal any of the "inside'' of events leading up to the Boer war for 13 years, John Hays Hammond, who was conpicuous in that war, broke his silence for the first time last night at a dinner of the Clover club.
 MT. Hammond said the Jameson raid was the result of the activities of re- form formed at Johannesburg and con- sisting largely of Americans.
 q want especially" said MT. Ham, mond, "to correct misunderstanding. It has been said we were acting under the British flag. That is false.
 Much sympathy has been wasted on Dom Paul Krugger. He was opposed to progress, believed the world was flat and that the devil had a tall His imposi- tions were such as no man of the anglo saxon race would have tolerated.
 ''The reform movement against Kruger was not an English movement. Jame- son came Into the fight against our wishes and against the wishes of the British high commander.
 'I sent word to him to go back and
 
 was to bluff Kruger into believing that we had more arms than we really had. We did so and Kruger sent over an olive branch to Johannesburg. They agreed to all but two things and that was that no contracts should be accepted with a Catholic or Jew. This we flatly refused This we thought over. Kruger played false with the reform committee after the Jameson raid, broke all his prom ises and after he had secured the arms in Johannesburg through Sir Hercules Robinson he arrested the entire commit tee. He gave the men to understand that if they pleaded guilty they would be let off with a fine. Instead, how ever, they were sentenced to be hanged within 24 hours.
 An emphatic dispatch from Secretary Olney caused Kruger and the Boer coun- ell to hesitate and after an all night ses- sion the council voted to commute the sentence to life Imprisonment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
NEGRO ARRESTED ON
 SHELF IN SALOON
Youth Caught in South Twentieth
 Street Barroom-Partner Also Nabbed

Whaley Austin, negro boy, aged II years, was arrested last night in Dell heims saloon at 210 South Twentieth street, charged with burglary. He was in the place, lying on a shelf under a counter when discovered by the off cers.
 Another negro passing the place noticed the negro boy on the inside and knowing that it was unreasonable for a negro to be in the saloon at that time of night re- ported the matter to Officers Waldrop and Christian who work that beat. The place was surrounded by the officers and Deputy Sheriffs Turner and Steel arrived. and an entrance to the saloon was ef- fected and the negro arrested.
 The negro gained an entrance by break ing transom light over the sideboard of the saloon and crawled through. He had a partner on the outside who ran when they were discovered by the of ficers. He was later captured by Deputy Sheriffs Turner and Steele on Avenue F and Eighteenth street and placed in Big Rock jail. He gave his name as Arthur Johnson Austin was placed r the city jail s as.".f-s,-# -- .-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
PULLING TEETH

Just how badly a negro hates jail was forcibly shown yesterday afternoon when Deputy Sheriffs Turner, Steele and Chew raided 70 cent crap game over on the Southside.
 The rattle of the "bones' was heard by the officers in the office of a negro den- tist in an upstairs room. The officers prowled about looking for some point of vantage where they could see the game. They walked up to the door of the office and knocked and one of the negroes look ed out the door and saw the intruders were officers. Then things happened. One of them raked in the money. while an other pockets the dice. Then one of them lit out for the dentists chair, where he hel dhis hand to face, moaning frightfully.
 The officers told them to get ready to ao to iail. Then the negro in the chair spoke up.
 "Cap, T'se jist gittin' nah toof pulled out heah. by de doctah," he said be- tween groans.
 The "doctah" caught the cue and grab bed pair of pullers and started after him.
 .If you pull his tooth and show us that this man was up here getting his tooth fixed, we won't pinch you" said Deputy Chew to the doctor. No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the tooth was laying on the floor where 1t had fallen as the result of a vigorous yank by the doctor. The victim in the chair let yelp that could have been heard a mile. The tooth was, picked up. and Deputy Chew is exhibiting 1t as ono healthisst teeth in Jefferson county. 1t was a jaw tooth. too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
YOUNG VISITOR AT
 LAND EXPOSITION

Chicago November 26.-Lfttle Miss Frank, daughter of MT. and Mrs A. H. Frank, visited the Land exposition be- ing held here today and tonight, and as also 1t was her first visit to the city the promoters made it an event in hei life doubly important, for she at once became property owner The baby's mother was taken to a temporary hos pital from the California exhibit and the real estate men from the goldeu state@at once admitted Miss Frank as their mascot, presenting her with an acre plat of ground in a rich California valley. It was left in trust for her wftll a proviso that should she move to the western state when of age, a house should be built upon 1t for her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
.1ELLS TOW STATE
 WILL PROCEED
District Attorney Comments
 on McNamara Trial
EIGHT JURORS CHOSEN
Maps and Diagrams of Los Angeles Times Building Will Be Shown. Will Try to Prove Explosion
 Killed Haggerty

Los Angeles, November 26.-With eight
 jurors sworn and the jury getting pro- cess somewhat simplified, inquiry as to
 what will be heard when evidence is
 heard in the McNamara case brought
 forth today from District Attorney John D. Fredericks an outline of how the state
 will present it's side of the controversy over the destruction of the Times build-
 ing in october. 1910.
 After the opening statement by the dis
 trict attorney when the jury is com
 pleted, maps and diagrams will be shown
 of the building. Eye witnesses will be
 summoned to describe what they saw.
 Then will come according to the district
 attorney proof of the death of Charles
 ]. Haggerty a machinist, for whose mur-
 der James B. McNamara. is now on trial Testimony to show that Haggerty was instantly killed by the force of the ex- plosion and not by fire will then Dc brought forth as it was Haggerty's proX- imity to the alleged origin of the explos- ion that induced the state choose foi trial from 19 indictments the one for the murder of Haggerty.
 The testimony of experts on explosives will be produced therupon to indicate thai uyHdInlte Wrecheu tIle puiiuiHb thouSh tiie state has secured several hundred wit nesses, many of them being disposed oi In few minutes in all probability. The defense has not indicated what its man. ner of refutation will be, and the main line of defense will not become visible
 until after the state has rested its case. Examination of talesmen thus far has
 revealed that the defense will insist on a
 theory that the Times was destroyed by accident and that no felony therefore
 was committed, and that gas mot dyna-
 mite, was the explosive agent
 Calculations from the present progress
 of the trial place the time for the taking of evidence at the middle of December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
SEVERAL KILLED
 IN LISBON RIOT

Lisbon, November 26.---Violent rioting occurred here today and several per sons were killed. The outbreak was the result of meeting of protest against the expulsion of two Chinese doctors The mounted republican guard swept the Praca de Commercial with drawn sabres. The mob fired revolvers. On the Praca de Dom Perdo bomb exploded injuring many.
 ment buildings. large number of in- iured have been taken to the hospitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
BENEFITS FOR
 M'NAMARA FUND

Atlanta. November 26.-The commit tee of labor leaders in charge of the McNamara defense fund, of which Frank Morrison, secretary of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, is secretary held a meeting here today at which steps were taken for the nation wide series of entertainments to be given by the White Rats. an actors union, for the benefit of the fund. No report as to the condition of the fund was made pub lic
 The building trades section of the American Federation of Labor will be gin ten days session here tomorrow. Several interesting factional disputes are expected to come up Tor settlement at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Foreigners Murdered

Shanghai, November 26.-Reports of murders of foreigners in the provinces of Shen Si and Shan Si have been re- ceived here with the gravest apprehen- sion. It is quite evident that a strong eIe- ment of Boxerism remains within the sphere of Picking, where the government must be expected to be in control. Throughout the south. which is held by the revolutionares, not single case, even of injury to foreign interests. except what may be attributed to accident, had occurred
 Trade has been prostrated and there is a growing feeling among the merchants that some definite action should be taken to prevent further outrages. The throne seems helpless to prevent murders by the Boxers who are in no way connected with the revolutionaries, while on the other hand the revolutionaries are de- lending the missionaries and punishing offenders with death throughout the vast trading districts in south and central China.
 The commercial houses of all nationali- ties are losing heavily.
 It is reported desperate fighting has occurred between the bandits and revo- lutionaries in Hwaiyuan. Anhwei pro- vince, and that 1000 robbers were killed
 Paris. November 27.--From one of the Chinese revolutionary leaders the Journal '1cs obtained an outline of the proposed miFey campaign. According to this sA si | as Ranking is taken the revou- tlnafs army will be divided into three sce5sans. The Ranking troops will ad- Vate long the imperial grand canal to rifi m. The Hankow army will cross sf!t Yslow river and proceed by the Han- r siiway to Picking. The Canton force
 ! Dc Transported directly by sea to Tien fr4 yhe concentration of the three ar nsss alil take place outside of Peking,
 ich Ill be rapidly surrounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
SOCIALIST TAKES
 LIFE IN PARIS

Paris, November 26.7-The we'll known socialist, John I.afargue and his wife, committed suicide today He left q letter saying that he felt the approx ch of the infrmities of old age which, threatened paralysis and determined to die while in possession of all his fac ulties. His wife refused to survive hir,, preferring to share his fate. Lafargue said in his letter that he had experi- mented with various poisons and had chosen the subcutaneous injection of prussic acid as the best means to die. Mme Lafargue was the daughter of the German socialist. Karl Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Killed in Fight

Durant, Okla, November 26.-John Deal was shot and killed and four other eral fight on c. Fl. Colbers's farm norrn- west of this city at o'clock this aft ernoon. Deal was cotton picker. Tw c of the wounded men were brought here named Leslie, also cotton pickers, while the other two were farmers, both named DeVault. The trouble is said to have resulted from dispute over a craps game. only meagre details of the shooting could be obtained tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
I. I. Patterson

I. J. Patterson, aged 6S years, died last night at 10 o'clock at the family resi- dence, 2117 Avenue K. He had been in i'll health for several years. He is sur vived by a widow, five daughters, Misses Hattie and May Belle, Mrs. Maurice Love- man, Mrs. M. M. Ullman, and Mrs. J. Lurie. and two sons. Julius and Benjamin, all of this city.
 For 20 years MT. Patterson operated a business on Second avenue known as the Trade Palace. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at o'clock at the residence, after which interment will be made in the Jewish cemetery.
 The following gentlemen have been re- quested to act as pallbearers: Morris Berk, Herman M Beck, T. Phillips, Ben M Jacobs. q. Rotholz, ]. Friedman w, H. Wolverton and John S. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
"Alias Jimmy Valentine"

Next Saturday matinee and night brings to the Jefferson theater the most famous Of all detective thief plays, Alias Jim my Valentine,' which only recently con- cluded it's New York run of two years duration. The play written in the strong, viriie language of Paul Armstrong, aii- thour of "Salomy Jane" and many other successes. is based on one of o. Henry's S snort stories and deals with fine, hu- man specimen of young fellow, a reform ca bank looter pardoned from the peni- tentiary, who is trying to live right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
FLESH HUNG FROM
 BODY IN SHREDS

Mobile, November 26-Horribly burned from head to toe. the result of her dress cratching fire from an open grate, Mrs. Mararget E. Fleming, lifelong resident or Mobile, died tonight at an infirmary. Mrs. Fleming was asleep in a chair in front of the grate and was enveloped in flames before she could cry for assistance. Pass ersby saw the reflection and neighbors forced an entrance into the house but not before Mrs. Fleming was burned so badly that the flesh hung in shreds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
''The Beauty and the Banker.

That clever French comedy and farce. Win music and vaudeville, "The Beauty and the Banker is at the Riiou all tha week, with performances nightly. matt hees Tuesday and Saturday and a special Thanksgiving matinee Thuradsy. The play and players pleased large audiences in Nashville and Memphis for two wee,ss and is hailed as one of the best attrac- tions Of the season. In the company are Holton Powelb one of the cleverest come uy actors of the middle west and the three. Rambler Sisters, vaudeville team well known for their merit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
WattersOn to Speak

Atlanta, November 25.-Henry Watter- son, Kentucky journalist, has accepted the invitation of the Georgia Peace so- ciety to deliver an address here December 2i on the peace movement in the interest of the ratification of the pending arbitra- ton treaties between the United States and Great Britain and France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Premier Changes Attitude

Paris, November 26.-The Picking corre- spondent of the Temps says that Yuan Shi Kai has again changed his attitude and has ordered a resumption of hostilities at Hankow, to which place reinforce ments have been sent It is understood that he is again strongly supporting the dynasty imposing certain conditions.
 The change is attributed to rally in Shan Tung, and it is also probable, the correspondent says, that Yuan believes he can more easily obtain the financial support he desires by breaking with the rebels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Perish in Forest Fire

Santa Monica. Cal, November 26.-Joe Anchor a rancher. his wife and four children, are believed to have perished and many summer homes destroyed in a for est fire In Topanso canyon. Several per sons are making their way over poor trails and are suffering greatly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Fredrik, the Great

'Fredrick the Great will be at the Jef- ferson theater Wednesday, matinee and night. This. artist exponent of illusion has travelled over practically all the civil fzed world. During these travels Fred rick has been successful in securing many new and novel illusions which have never been seen in this country before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Mrs. Mary w. Gibson

Mrs. Mary w. Gibson. aged 76 years. died Saturday at the family residence. l4l6 South Sixteenth street. Funeral ser vices will be held at ? o'clock this after noon, after which interment will be made in woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Deaths and Funerals
.Joseph HolsOmback

Joseph Holsomback, aged 24 years, died at a local infirmary Saturday. The re- mains will be sent today to Marvel by Lige Loy for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Flights in Porto Rico

San Juan, P R.. November 26-Tod Scriver and George Schmidt, American aviators, made flights over San Juan to- day. This is the first aviation exhibition ever witnessed in Porto Rico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
"The College Widow" and Ty Cobb

'''The College Widow that sweetly gracious being who presides over the des- tiny of the under graduates, at once the despair and admiration of the entire stu dent body, who is this year being so we'll escorted by "Ty'' Cobb, the great base ball player, will be SC seen at the Jeffer- son theater Thanksgiving matinee and night.
 The vivacious piquancy of the widow; the breezy, off hand good fellowship of the athletic girl, and the quaint court ship of Billy Bolton, which part is so well handled by MT. Cobb will furnish material for mirth provoking situations which George Ade has well utilized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
HUBBARD BROS. & GO.

Cott0n NIefchantN, Hanover Squnre, N. Y.s Members New York Cotton Ex. change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Prpduc Exchange. Asso. ciate Members lttrreool Cotton Asso. ciatton. Order soiiclted for the pur- chase and salv .el Eotton and Cotton Seed oil for fuK fetivery. Special at- kantion and ltbers fcfsnS given for con. elgnments of s1of 1ofton for delivory. corSespondsnce iagit@d.