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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
Officer Tells of Escape

Agosta Sicily, October 3-An officer of the destroyer Garibaldino, one of the
 blockading fleets which has arrived here to recoal today, said: '"The Turkish steamer Dorna escaped ! the blockade and reached Tripoli because our instructions were to let her pass.
 "The Dorna could have been captured
 200 miles from Tripoli where we discov-
 cred her flying the German flag. She
 had changed her name to that of Eitel
 Friederich. We followed her with our lights out''
 by those of surrounding villages, gave
 an enthusiastic reception of 9l refugees from Tripoli loaded by the torpedo boat destroyers Lanciers and Garibaldino. The latter gave vivid descriptions of their sufferings at the hands of the
 Turks All Capes and islands around Agosta are being provided with batteries. Wireless stations have been erected. The flagship Villorio Emmanuelo left today for an unknown destination, but 1t is believed she is to organize service
 of escort between Italy and Sicily for steamers transporting troops. Paris. October .-(Bulletin.)-A dis patch to the Temps from Rome this evening says that according to in- formation derived from an official
 source, the bombardment of Tripoli be- gan at 10 o'clock this forenoon. Glasgow, Scotland, October 3.-tBul- = letin)-A private message received to- day from Jerba, an island off Tuni5, says
 A heliograph message from Tripolf says that Italian ships are bombarding several places. The inhabitants arc leaving.
 Rome, October 3.-A dispatch from
 Rear Admiral Farvivela filed at Tripoli this morning and arriving by way of Vittora, Sicily, says: Tn answer to a summons for the
 surrender of the city made yesterday,
 the Turkish mmander asked for de- lay and it was granted until high noon today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
Foreign Railroad Items

From the Railway Age Gazette,
 The fastest German train now runs in Bavaria, between Munich and Nurem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04

The Daily Hint from Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
BIG BUNCH OF
 PRETTY BABIES

If any one doubts that Alabama in general, and Birmingham in particular, does not contain more baby loveliness than any other section of the country, a visit to the Alabama State Fair grounds will this morning convince him of that fact.
 Judging from the many entries for the baby show that Mrs. J. B. Reid, supern- tendent of the woman's department has received a vertable bouquet of baby beauty will confront the misguided in- dividuals who have been cajoled, bluffed or persuaded to assume the responsibility of selecting and setting apart the choic- est buds in the lovely bunch which every one knows is an absolute and physical impossibility under such circumstances.
 The baby show will be held in the wom- ans department on the second floor Of the main building and will begin prompt ly this morning at Il o'clock.
 The list of prizes are as follows:
 Prettiest girl between months and year, MT John s. Leedy will give s5.
 Prettiest girl baby between and 2 years, Commercial State bank will give S5.
 Prettiest girl baby between and 3 years, MT. Erskine Ramsay will give s5
 Handsomest boy baby between months and 1 year. MT. J. H. Barr will give $5.
 Handsomest boy baby between 1 and , years, MT Murray Brown will give 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10

Atlanta, October 9.-Coming for the pur- pose of dedicating a monument com- memoratins the famous mission of peace undertaken by the old Gate City Guards of Atlanta in 1879, more than 2000 soldiers. representing many of the crack military organizations of the north and south, have arrived in the city tonight, to be the guests of the city until Wednesday. The day was given over to the reception of the visitors and tonight a reception was held at the auditorium-armory The chief event of the peace celebration will be the dedication of the monument in Piedmont park tomorrow, following an imposing parade.
 A notable incident occurred this after noon, when the officers of the Ancient and Honorable artillery of Boston, the oldest military organization In America, decorated the graves of the Confederate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
ATLANTA BLIND TO MANUFACTURE CHAIRS

Atlanta, October 9-(Special. )-The Georgia Association for Blind is now plan ming to establish in the city chair can- ing shop for the benefit of the blind peo- pie of the city. The movement has re- ceived the hearty backing and the fnan- cial encouragement of some of the best known people in the state, and it is be- lieved that the success of this enterprise will point way to the solution of the problem of caring for the blind.
 Blind men can easily and readily be- come expert broommakers. It is also shown that a great part O. the fancy sewing that is shipped into Georgia every year can and ought to be done by the blind women of the state.
 The association has just been incorpor- ated. pr. J. W. Blosser is president. and Philip Neither vice president. Rev. P. F. Bauknight, also a blind man, Is the field secretary of the associatirn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
1 MAD DOG BITE FATAL
 AFTER TWENTY YEARS

Atlanta, October 9.-(Special.)- )-Bit- ten by mad dog 20 years ago, Ed ward Riley Elliott killed himself to- day as a result of the fear that he had contracted hydrophobia.
 Elliott, who is a prominent planter living just outside of Atlanta. has been possessed by mania for some four years.
 His successful attempt of today was the third he made to end his life.
 He was bitten in October and every year since that time he has been moody and depressed and unable 10 sleep during this month. As soon as the winter arrives he recovers his good health and no sign of his former con dition was noticeable.
 Today he picked up gun, walked out of the house, saying he wanted to shoot a rabbit, and then shot off his head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
SELMA SEEKING TO
 BUILD GOOD ROADS

Selma, October 9.-(Special. .)-About 9 representative business men of Selma, headed by President M NJ. Lehman of the Selma Chamber of Commerce, ap peared before the court of county com missioners this morning in behalf of a good road between this city and East Perry county.
 A few weeks ago the Selma Chamber of Commerce received a lengthy petition signed by a number of residents of east Perry county urging them to use their in- fluence in getting the Dallas county au- thorities to build a good and permanent road to that section by Barker's mill. At the last meeting of the Chamber of Com merce a large committee was appointed to go before the court of county com missioners and see what that body would do in benalf of building the road.
 After several talks had been made to the commissioners by members of the committee a resolution was introduced and adopted by the commissioners. This resolution was to the effect that as soon as the Perry county authorities let a contract for the building of good road to the Dallas county line this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Tribute s.tO the Beautiful Life and Character" of One of the Brightest and Most Accomplished Women
 nf A1nhup.,a


 Mrs. Martha Storrs Halbrook, daugh- ter of John B. Hazard, distinguished in the early history of Alabama; her mother, Mary Fairfax Aylett of Vir- ginia, descendants of Lord Fairfax, and the Ayletts of revolutionary fame. She married Col John s. Storrs of Vermont, one of the most eminent lawyers of the state.
 Pure in life as chld modest in character It is rare indeed one finds an individual in whom all the high qualities of mind, heart and man ners, so harmoniously combined. Her grandeur of character and beautiful Christian life commanded the honor and esteem of all that knew her Gen crous noble and sincere, bright and cheerful, always making the best of life The world needs these lovely characters.
 Her second marriage to MT. 5. S. Hal brook, prominent lawyer of St. Albans, Me. What a precious legacy. She has left her children: One son, Mr. J. s. Storrs of Cincinnati, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Haskell of Pittsfield, Me; Miss Storrs of Montevallo, Mrs. sparron and Mrs. Latady of Birming ham.
 Her beautiful life, her cheerfulness and noble Christian spirit, will ever live in memory as q sweet benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Deaths and Funerals
Peter l.. HOuppert

The funeral services over the remains of Peter l.. Houppert, who suddenly died Saturday night, were held yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock from the residence of his brother, Charles M. Houppert, l5O5 North Twenty fifth street Interment was made in the Elks' Rest at Oak Hill cemetery by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. pr. W. E. Evans, rector of the Church of the Advent, officiated. The following acted as pallbearers:
 Active-John S. Leedy, J. W. Perkins, Harry Rensford, H. E. Shropshire, Jr., C. A. Webber, k. J. McCrossin. John P. Abbott and Dan A. Hogan. Honorary C. E. Meglemery, w. P. McCrossin, B. NJ. Allen, c. S. Simmons, w. M. Drennen, John G. Housman, Harry Jones and John T. Glover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Water Still Rising

Lacrosse, Wis, October 9.-The Black River flood, which wiped out the bus mess section of Black River Falls Fri day and Saturday, now spreadi over the entire section reaching from the Min nesota to the Wisconsin bluffs. Thousands of acres of farm lands are inundated. At a business mems meeting at Black River Falls thisafternoon committee was chosen to report next Saturday on a location for the new city, the sen- timent being that it. should be moved to higher ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
PRESBYTERY OPENS
 AT ALICEVILLE

Alleeville. October 9.-(Special )-The Tuscaloosa presbytery of the Southern Presbyterian church convenes here to- morrow at 7:sO. This presbytery is com posed of about Co churches in southwest ern Alabama and about 25 ministers, most of whom are expected to attend the aes- sion which will be continued for about three days.
 The new building of Murphey Gun ningham has full force on it. and nearly half of the brick work has been finished. From present appearances, however. it will hardly be ready for occupancy be- fore January l.
 The cotton gins have been crowded for the past week and many of the farmers are doing their last ginning. while the larger farmers have but about half of their crops or a little better ginned.
 There has been good roads talk for the past few weeks. The people of Alice vile are anxious for good roads and will leads out of town There has been a movement on foOt 10 secure county alu and build model highway from Alice vile to Pickensville. Carrollton people have also indicated desire to assist in building between Carrollton and either of the above named points, while there Is still another effort being made to secure model road connecting Aliceville with Pleasant Ridge and Lewiston, and Alice vile believes that the reconvenng of the Commercial club will probably develop something definite along this line.
 The City Water company has finished the laying of the main along Broad street and the standpipe is about half done The tank was partly filled Saturday and tryout given the main and hose in sprinklng of the street. Broad street was sprinkled from the depot to Third avenue and the intersection avenues for about a block each way. Tho extreme dry weather and the ditches opened up by the water company had rendered thls street unfit for use and the dust had be- come so great that much damage to the newly opened fs'- -ck was being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
WILL JEWELL GATE CITY
 GRAND MONUMENT TODAY

dead in Oakland cemetery. The wreath was brought from Boston. Faneuil Hall, the home of the Ancient and Honorables, is worked in white and red, while above on a background of blue, the union of the north and south is symbolized by two hands clasped over the word Peace" Beneath is the inscription, Cradle of Liberty, A. and H. A. of Mass"
 Garbed in the buff and blue of the revolutionary period, and carrying flint lock caskets, the Putnam Phalanx Of Hartford, Conn.,, arrived this morning, together with the governors footguard. accompanying Gov. simon E. Baldwin of Connecticut and staff, and Mayor E. l.. Smith of Hartford. Governor Baldwin will act as the representa- tive of the east in the unveiling ceremony to- morrow. The south will be represented by Gen. Clifford Anderson, acting for Gov. Hoke Smith of Georgia, who is prevented from participating by re- cent death in his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
BERGDO[L WINS
 HARMONY RACE Averages More Than Sixty One Miles an Hour and
 Lowers Record

Philadel phia, October 9.-Averagins more than 60 miles an hour, Erwin Bergdoll, young Philadelphia amateur automobile driver belonging to T wealthy family today captured the fourth annual POP mile road race over the Fairmont park course with 90 horsepower Benz Bergdoll lowered the record for lap and also reduced by about II minutes the Fairmont park record for the race. His time was z hours, IS minutes, 41.S5 seconds. He reduced the lap record from ' minutes 3S seconds to minutes 2S seconds for the S.1 miles.
 Wishart, another amateur, finished second in d 90 horsepower Mercer in 3:2O:11.42: Ralk Mulford driving To- zier, was third in 3;21 :527S; Lens En- gle who won the race last year, was fourth in a National in 3:25:59.S6; Louis Disbrow, also driving a National, fin- ished fifth in 3:2S:22.32. Harry Grant, two time Vanderbilt cup winner driving a Lozier. was sixth; Hughie Hughes in a Mercedes, seventh; Gil Anderson, in a Stutz eighth, and Dom aid Herr in National, ninth.
 Bergdoll received $2500 and an additional s10O0 for making the fastest time in di-
 
 vision of the classification under the rules of the American Automobile as sociation: Wishart received si00 for the fastest time in division } c; Disbrow. 5000 for the faste time in division c. and Hughes slo00 for the fastest time in di- vision c. No cars were entered in di- visions c c.
 Other drivers who started, but dropped cut were Fred BetZ in a Fiat, Charles Basic in a Cole, Joseph Jagerberger in a Case, George Parker in Ohio, Willie Nralkie in a Mercedes. Ralph DePalma in Mercer and H. s. Mathews in a Ohio.
 Only one entry met with accident. That befell Jagerberger's car which hit tel egraph pole, damaging the machine 50 that he was compelled to abandon the race. The race was the most successful yet held by the Quaker City club, not contestant nor a spectator being injured while the race was on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10

New York, October 9.-The new con- cealed weapons law in this state is caus- ing many complications. Perhaps the most unusual of them has just come to light in the arrest in Westchester. a sub urban town of Raymond T. Ditmars, curator of the Bronx Geological gardens and d well known scientist
 He was taken into custody by a county constable while returning from an auto mobile trip. Trailing behind his machine was a truck upon which was mounted a small cannon, nearly 100 years old, which he was taking to the geological gardens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Alleged Thief Caught

After hard search for more than a week. the local police have succeeded in capturing an alleged professional thief who Is badly wanted here and in other southern cities. The name of the ar rested man is o. A. Outlaw, and the locaH authorities have three counts against him, two charges of grand larceny and one of burglary. Last night about 10:3O o'clock. 1t is said, Outlaw was detected forcing an entrance to 21S Twentieth street which Is at present in the hands of carpenters being made into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Mrs. Martha Wier

Mrs. Martha Weir of Carrollton, was buried here yesterday after appropriate services at the Baptist church by pr. Praig, the pastor of he Cairoton Pres byterian church. Mrs. Weir died sudden ly Saturday, having taken i'll suddenly and dying before medical assistance could be had. She has host of relatives in this vicinity as well as at Carrollton. Many Of the Carrollton people attended the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Prnnerty CNnfiscated

Teheran Persia October 9.-The nation al council decided today to confiscate the property of Shah Es Sultan, brother of the Shah of Persia, and one of his strong supporters in his recent attempt to re- gain the throne. Gendarmes sent to take possession, however. were opposed by cossacks headed by two Russian consult ate officers, who threatened to kill. There- upon the gendarnes withdrew. The mat ter was referred to the Russian minister. If he does not decide by 10 o'clock to- morrow the question the general treas- urer will take action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
HOLD HORSE SHOW
 AT FAIR TODAY

There will he a horse show / the Alabama State Fair this afternof com mencing at 12:30 o'clock. Tn. show will be held under the supervision of Moxe Fies, superintendent of the speed de partment. Premiums are offered for Alabama bred and Alabama owned stall nons. mares and geldings. There are quite number of entries and all who are interested in Alabama colts will find the show of great interest. Colonel Madden is one of the judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10

saloon. Officer Christian placed him under arrest. He is said to be the man who stole a grip belonging to J. T, Wiley. from a Pullman car berth october 3.
 Outlaw is a man of 30 years of age and is of neat appearance, slender and about 3 feet 8 inches tall. He does not either confirm or deny the charges. A small card case. S4 in cash and a fine pearl handled .32 Smith X Wesson pistol was taken from him. On his coat lapel he wore a Masonic badge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
Mrs, Nancy A. Parker

Mrs. Nancy A. Parker aged 2 years, died yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock at the residence of her father, A. F. James, 1900 Alols street The remains were pre- pared for burial and will be sent to Car penter. Ala. for interment by Lige I.oy. She is survived by her parents and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
NOEL WILL ASK THE
 UNION LEADERS TO
 MEET GOVERNORS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I,

coaches of strikebreakers from that city
 It was likewise reported a number of strikers have secreted themselves along the line .short distance from McComb City.
 At 10:3o o'clock companies D and II, Second regiment. under Captain AIcCanta and Companies B and H. Third regiment under Captain Walker. left MeComb City for Summit which is in the same county as McComb City. The strikebreakers will leave late tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
SCIENTIST CARRIES CANNON
 CONSTABLE ARRESTS HIM

to be used to decorate a lawn there. The cannon was covered with a piece of can vass.
 What is that thing you have along be- hind?" asked the constable after haltins Mir Ditmars.
 Mir. Ditmars promptly explained it was an ancient cannon.
 'Tts a concealed weapon,' declared the constable, and you are violating the law.
 MT. Ditmars accompanied the constable to the nearest village and obtained his re- lease after a long series of arguments before the local authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
TQ0 LATE ID CLASSIFY

TRAYED-From my residence, Glen Iris park one male pointer about months old, wearing collar with in- scription Robert Jemison, Glen Iris
 Birmingham Liberal reward for return Robert Jemison, Sr 10-10-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
MALONE KILLED
 BY MINE GAR Peoples Company Stretch ing Cables in Finley.
 Personal Items

Luther Malone about 40 years old. was instantly killed yesterday afternoon about o'clock in the Republic mine. The acci- dent happened when one of the mine cars broke loose and ran away, striking Ma lone and mangling his body terribly The body was taken to the home tt Crumley's chapel by the Foley ambulance Malone was foreman of the day shift at the mines. Only last July he took the examination for his position and passed with high marks. He leaves wife and a large family.
 The Peoples Telephone company had a large force of men at work in Ensley yesterday stringing new cable The old poles are being used, but new ones will be put up if necessary. More contracts are being signed every day and the list has reached about $50. The work will be rushed from now on so that everything will be in readiness by the first of the year.
 The Ensley High school has contracted for the use of the Belle theatre for next week. The high school will use the money received to help pay for a school piano.
 Benjamin Ingram and Miss Bessie Car raway were quietly married at the resi- dence of Dr. Carraway, a brother of the bride, in Phatt City, Sunday night. The wedding came as a complete surprise to the many friends of the couple. MT. In- gram is connected with the Harris Love- lady Furniture company of Pratt City.
 Several attractive floats have been built in Ensley for exhibition Thursday at the fair. The work was done by V. Ang1isa- no. only recently arrived in this country.
 B. Hooper of Albertvile is a visitor in Ensley this week.
 Miss Myrtle Lusk is home after an ex- tended visit In Georgia.
 Dr. William Culpepper is an Ensley vs- itor this week.
 Miss Nell Leatherwood of Jasper is visiting with Misses Lowry and Leona Davis on Avenue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
PERSONALS

Dr. and Mrs. T. D. Parke have TO- turned from their trip abroad.
 Mrs. H. w. Brock of Fort Payne and children, Miss Jennie, Harry and Charl- sey. are the guests of Mir. Mir and Mrs. R. II. Hawkins. 2510 Avenue c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10
SHAW. the UnderraKer. Phones g. JOHNS Undertaking Co.,, Phones 1001 LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7es.

For appropriate floral offerings. phone q. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store, 201S First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-10

would immediately begin the construc- tion of a good and standard road from Barker's mill into Selma
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-05-03
Senator Nelson Proposes to
Amend Canadian Pact.
OFFERS LIST Of CHANGES
Would Transfer Certain Products
From the Free List to the
Dutiable List.

Washington, April 2S-Important
changes in the pending Canadian
trade agreement are proposed in a
series OF amendments offered by Sen
ator Knute Nelson Of Minnesota.
These amendments provide that the
following farm products transferred to
the free list by the Canadian bill shall
be assessed customs duties as lndl'
Gated:
Cattle less than one year old, 81 per
head; all other cattle valued at $14 or
less, $3.50 per head; when valued at
more than $14, 20 per cent ad valorem.
Swine, 81 per head.
Horses and mules, valued at $3.50 or
less, $40 per head; when valued at
more than $3.50, 20 per cent ad va
loren.
Sheep, one year old or more, 81 per
head. ...a 49,.
All other live animals, 20 per cent
ad valorem.
Wheat, 121s cents per bushel; bar
ley, Is cents per bushel; oats. cents
per bushel rye, cents per bushel.
Buckwheat, cents per bushel.
Flaxseed, IS cents per bushel.
Potatoes, S cents per bushel.
Butter, cents per pound; cheese,
cents per pound.
All of these rates constitute reduc-
lions in the figures imposed by the
Payne-Aldrich law.
The amendments indicate the line
of attack that Senator Nelson will
make on the Canadian bill. The adop-
ton of any one of the Nelson amend
ments, it is held by the administra'
ton leaders, would destroy the Cana
dian agreement.
"My purpose in presenting these
amendments is to protect the North
western farmer" said Senator Nelson.
1.-THE tariff bars are RACED by this
Canadian bill Some of the rates l
propose constitute so per cent cuts on
farm products, enumerated in my
amendments.