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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Mexican Officials Speak

Mexico City, July 4.-President l.. De La Barra and Francisco I. Madero ad- dressed the Americans at the Tivoli De Elisio where the colony celebrated the Fourth of July today. The president spoke in response to the oration de- livered by Ambassador Henry Lane Will son and Madero in answer to a general call following the conclusion of the presidents address. Both De La Barra and Madero were eulogistc of America and her institutions.
 Only at brief intervals during the day did the sun shine upon the city so that the temperature was few degrees lower than an ordinary day. It was about that of an ordinary April day In New York. Rain in the afternoon brought the celebration to a close.
 Memphis, July 4.-In an effort to cele- brate for the first time in Memphis, a safe and sane Fourth, a committee of citizens arranged a programme of ath- letic exercises and musical programme which will be carried out at Overton park. Strict orders had been issued by the police department preventing the use of fireworks in the downtown district.
 Manila, July 4.-There was an ideal cele- bration of Independence Day here, fine weather contributing it's share. The Filipinos joined with the American resi- dents in the public exercises. Fifty thou sand persons took part.
 Berlin, July 4.-The American colony in Berlin celebrated the Fourth at the river suburb of Gruenau, with baseball and other sports. a dinner and dancing. Sev- eral hundred persons were present.
 Rome, July 4.-Many American flags waved here today, especially in the vi cirity of the American pavilion at the international exhibition. Monsignor Ken nedy, rector of the American college IT Rome, gave a dinner to the students ant many prelates. the company numerinf 200.
 Brussels, Belgium, July 4-The princi pal feature of the local celebration O. the American Fourth of July was th' luncheon given by Charges Page Bryan the American minister, to the board O chambers of directors of the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SETTLEMENTS IN SEkMENS SIR\KE

London, July 4.-Further settlements in the shipping strike were reached today. Lord Onverclyde, chairman of the Glas- sow Ship Owners association, presided at the meeting in that city at which 1t was decided to concede an increase of 10 shillings monthly to the seamen and fire men and commensurate advances to other classes of men. There terms were ac- cepted.
 The dispute at Fishguard also was set tied. The strike of the docllers in Lon don has not yet been settled, and riot ous scenes continued at Manchester. The provision trade at Manchester has been brought almost to a standstill.
 Manchester, Eng, July 4.-Twelve thou sand striking carters today forcibly pre- vented the movement of produce to the wholesale market There was a scene of such disorder that soldiers were called out to deal with the mob Crowds of women Joined the men, stopping traffic and de- stroying or scattering the product on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Germany Pays Tribute

Kiel, Germany, July 4-The imperial yacht Hohenzollern and the German fleet in common, with the visiting American war vessel, dressed ship today in honor of the American Fourth. The Hohen- zollern and the German battleships flew the Stars and Stripes from the main top.
 At noon the entire German and Amer ican fleets fired a national salute of Fl guns. American Commander Coontz, his flag leutenants and commanders were entertained at luncheon by Prince Henry of Prussia and the princess at the cas- tie.
 The date of the departure of Emperor William for his Norwegian trip has not been definitely set. The delay is attrib- uted generally to the many complications. The official expectation is that it is due to reports of bad weather in Norwegian waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
"Printup HoteI
 Gadsden, Ala, Centrally Located Sample Rooms. .'' 2
Hurt By War Relics

From the Youngstown Telegram.
 While in Chattanooga few weeks ago local man noticed an old colored man who carried his right arm in sling.
 What is the matter, uncle?" he asked. "Is you arm ibroken?"
 No, sah," grinned the old man, 'ita jest gun sore."
 Been hunting?"
 "No, sah. An been shootin' trees."
 "Oh, I see; target practice"
 No, sah."
 Then you'll have to elucidate."
 Well, sah, it's like dis" the old man explained We goes out into de woods an shoots bullets into de trees After Q while de trees grows around de bull lets a little bit, then we cuts dem down and sell to people fum de norf as relics ob de battle ob Lookout mountain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
MATLOCK RUN DOWN
 BY AUTOMOBILE

l.. c. Matlock, of 5403 First avenue, was painfully bruised and scratched about the face last night at 11:10 o'clock when he was run down by the automobile of B. k. Wilson in front of which he stepped while alighting from an East Lake car at Win ona station.
 The injured man was quickly removed to the Hillman hospital, where his wounds were dressed and his hurts re- ported as not serious by Dr. Jones, who attended him. It Is thought that he will be able to be removed to his home very soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Five Deaths insi ansas City

Kansas City, July Hive deaths from the heat and numerous prostrations were reported in Kansas City today A tenn perature of 103 this afternoon established . new record for the year.
 One death from heat occurred at Atchi- son, kas., where the thermometer regis tered los, the hottest July Fourth on rec ord.
 The highest temperature reported in Kansas today was at Junction City, whore the thermometer showed 109 de- Grees Topeka and Salna reported 106 and Abilene 1O5. A slight sprinkle is also reported from Muskogee, Okla. There the heat went to 1O4 and one prostra ton was reported. Southwest Missouri con- tinued to swelter today. the maximum Temperature at Joplin being 1C4.
 Philadelphia. July 4-Nine additional deaths from the heat were reported to- day, making a total of 24 within the last two days The maximum temperature here today was 96 degrees at o'clock h the afternoon.
 Toledo, O., July 1.-The excessive heat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Buy a Bird

From Youths Companion.
 A young Scotchman living in London married a beautiful and talented Eng fish woman, of whom he was justly proud. Not long after his marriage he went to Scotland on a flying trip to see an old bachelor uncle
 "Weel, Tammas, ye have gotten a wife" said the old gentleman, now what can she do, lad?''
 "Do." echoed "Tammas."
 "Yes, do," repeated his uncle, firmly. "Can she sew on your buttons an mak your porritch an your scones?'
 ''No, no, she doesn't know how to do those things" said Tammas. But she has the loveliest voice that ever you heard She's grand singer.'
 ''Hoot, monn' cried his uncle, indig- nantly. Could you nae get canary in Lunnon?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
A Milion-Piece Curtain

From POpuIHr MeCHdHICS.
 The new National theatre at Mexico City will have an exquisite mosaic glass curtain composed of nearly 1,000,000 pieces of glass. The pieces of glass were inlaid one by one into concrete composition, impervious alike to heat and moisture. The task occupied 20 ex- pert workmen for something more than 15 months, and when completed cov- cred 25O0 square feet and weighed 27
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
SAFER AND SAVER IS OBSERVANCE OF
 GLORIOUS FOURTH
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

and public speaking the features. Up to noon no accident had been reported at the hospitals as the ban IS on all but very small fire crackers.
 There was a big parade and meeting at the Auditorium at which the Rev. M. Ashby Jones of Augusta spoke
 It was a holiday at the federal prison near Atlanta. Players appearing at the various smaller theatres appeared in vaudeville programme in the prison chapel. There was a big dinner and baseball game between two teams com posed of prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
ALL-DAY SINGING
 HELD IN BULLOCK

Union Springs, July 4.-(SpecIal. )-Tnde- pendence Day passed off very quietly in this city today A few people went down to Macedonia, in the lower part of the county, whede it has been the custom for many years to hold all-day singings on the Fourth of July. Nearly all the stores in the city are closed. The Union Springs baseball team had hoped to have game of ball on the home grounds this afternoon between Columbus and Union Springs, but the Columbus team was un- able to come until tomorrow. There will be a series of games between these teams, beginning Thursday and lasting through Friday
 There is quite lot of building going in Union Springs at present. Besides the three brick stores that are being begun by Thomas Edwards and his large resi- dence; work has been commenced on the new Carnegie library building. Contrac- tor W. O. Foster is erecting a hand some residence for himself on North Highlands and is also completing one on Rooney street for Mrs. J. 3. Ram sey. It is understood that J. H. Hey intends to put another structure in the place where his livery stable burned last fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Braggs, Okla, Burning

Fort Smith, Ark, July 4.-According to report received here tonight the business section of the town of Braggs, Okla, 5S miles west of here was almost wiped out by fire today. Among the buildings destroyed were half a dozen stores and the postoffice. The towns teiegraphic and telephone communication is crippled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Kennedy OutpOints Thompson

Chattanooga, July 4.-"Fighting Char ley Kennedy of Chattanooga was given tho decision over Roe Thompson of Cin- cinnati at the end of their eight-round bout at the Auditorium here tonight. Both men were on their feet when the final gong sounded but Kennedy was given the decision on points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Coronation Tiaras

From Popular Mechanics. fes' 'i
 For many months before the corona tion of King George V the London jew elers were kept busy designing and constructing coronation tiaras, many of which are composed of more than 800 minute pieces of metal and are set with 500 or 500 diamonds. Such tiara will keep several workmen busy three months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Must Mean a "DagOlia"

From the Kankakee Democrat.
 B. l.. Cooper has started building a pagoda at his Eagle street home, to connect the house with the auto shed and will have the distinction of pos- sessing the first pagoda in Kankakee Pagoda is an Italian scenic ornamenta- tion--uprights covered with beams on which vines trail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

ernment, members of the diplomatic and a great crowd placed a wreath on Bolivar's statue.
 President Gomez, accompanied by his ministers, then proceeded to Washing tons statue on which he laid a wreath
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Big Fire in Princeton

Princeton. Mo-, July 4.-Three business blocks were destroyed by fire of unknown origin, which started late this afternoon in an upper floor of a hardware store The loss Is estimated at s25O,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Brennan Is Improved

The. condition of Mickey Brennan, who was shot Sunday morning, was unchanged al the Hillman hospital la st night. Although he is in very criti- cal condition hopes are entertained for his recovery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Reids Gave Reception

London, July 1.-The Fourth of July reception at Dorchester House by Amer ican Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid was even more largely attended than usual on account of the fact that large number of the Americans who came over to attend the coronation are still in Bon- don. Standing at the head of the grand staircase for two hours the Ambassador and Mrs. Reid were constantly occupied in welcoming a stream of guests.
 From point of attendance the ambas- sadors reception was the largest ever given by the American representative. From the moment. the reception com- menced, at 1 o'clock, until after 6. In the evening" a constant stream of guests passed into the house and thence to the lawns which always were crowded with Americans. It is estimated that fully 4OOO persons attended.
 Among the guests were Mir. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft and Miss Taft; MT. and Mrs John Hays Hammond. the Duchess of Marlborough, the Duchess Of Rox- burghe, J. Pierpont Morgan, Lord Strath- coma and J. Ridgely Carter, the Ameri- minister n ROumania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Aviator Falls 400 Feet

Plttsburg, Mass, July 4.-Charles C. Witner, piloting Curtiss biplsne. was thrown 400 feet to the ground here today. when gusty wind capsized his craft. He IS expected to recover, although he ap- parently sustained internal iniuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Spite
O RecOrd- Herald

From the Chicago Reco rd- Herald
 T always pity fat man on a hot day"
 T don't, for l never saw fat man who felt the least sympathy for me when the weather was cold"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Many Go to Canada

Winnipeg, July 4-The official figures of the immigration into Canada for the past 12 months issued tonight, show that of the 312,OOO arrivals, 122,O00 came l from the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
COster Beaten by Rivers

Los Angeles, Cal, July Aloe Rivers, a local featherweight Mexican, attained national pugiistic prominence by giving Joe Coster of Brooklyn terrific beating through F rounds of scheduled 20- round fight at Vernon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Injured by SkyrOcket

Lancaster, O., July 4.-Eight persons were seriously injured and others suf- fered minor hurts late tonight when a box of sky rockets exploded in the pub lie square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Britain's Debt To Washington

w. T. Stead, editor and author, pre- siding today at the annual Fourth of July celebration at Browning hall for the veterans of the civil war, said that to no man did the British empire owe greater debt than to George Wash ington, "the greatest Englishman of the eighteenth century"
 Washington, said the speaker, had indirectly taught Great Britain how to maintain and extend the British em- pire for these and other reasons" added MT. Stead, T hope that the sign ing of the Anglo American arbitration treaty will be the signal for raising a subscription throughout the British em- pire for the erection of a noble statue to George Washington, the unveiling Of which, in Westminster, would be the most dramatic method of celebrating the completion of a hundred years peace between the British and Ameri- can peoples"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Havana Celebrates Faurth

Havana, July 1.-The Fourth of July was celebrated by the American colony by general suspension of business, in cluding the work the Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Seven Are Drowned

Philadelphia, July 4-Seven men and boys were drowned today in and about this city while bathing or boating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
Park Concert Tonight

Nappi's band will play in Capitol park
 tonight. A popular programme has been
 arranged. The concert will begin at o'clock and close about 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Guayaquil Ecuador. July 4.-F'lags were hoisted today on the government build ings and consulates here and on the Ecuadorian cruisers anchored in the har- bor in celebration of the American lnde- pendence Day. Elaborate festivities have been prepared for July 5. the anniversary of Venezuelas Independence. Congress will meet July "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

States Steel corporation and other dele gates to the steel conference, which will open here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
TFW LIENS IN OLD FRAMES

If your eyeglasses have lens nYoken Jas. H. Finder will match the Seokon piece accurately and scien- {i6caiiy at . reasonable cost. a0s N ], A'lnetssnth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05
NO RELIEF FROM
 HEAT IS PREDICTED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE II

&~~~-~~~~~s~~~~~~>~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~ ton of cool hills and breezy seashore, was the hottest place in the United States at o'clock this morning The mercury there registered 40 degrees. In the tower ing altitude of Flagstreet, Ariz., it played around A.
 Cleveland, July 1.-The official maxi mum temperature of 92 degrees was reached here at o'clock today. At the same time the weather bureau kiosk on the street level registered 102 degrees.
 St. Louis. July 4-All heat records for . July Fourth here and all July temper atures excepting those recorded in 1901 were shattered today when the mercury reached 101.7 degrees at 2:3O o'clock One death attributable to heat was reported.
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claimed five more prostratons today. The mercury at o'clock reached it's highest
 point, 95 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Louisville. July 1.-The official tempera- ture here today was 102 degrees. The government kiosk at the street level reg istered 109 degrees. One death from the heat was reported.
 | Pittsburg, July 4-Pittsburg's heat figures today exceeded any in the past
 "A years, reaching 99.6 at 4:30 this aft ernoon at the weather bureau on q skyscraper while the street kiosk show ed 106. Fourten deaths were added to the toll today, several being drownings. With the excessive heat all hopes for a safe and sane" Fourth semingly were dashed, for there were r fires, 36 youngsters lost fingers, or eyes, or were severely burned.
 Memphis, July An electrical storm accompanied by wind and rain brought at least temporary relief from the op- pressive heat to Memphis and the im- mediate vicinity tonight
 Dallas. Texas, July 4-The maximum temperature recorded by the govern ment thermometers in Dallas today was 104 degrees. For the first time this year there was a prostration from the heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-05

Columbus. O., July 4.-This city today experienced the highest July tempera- ture recorded in the past 34 years, with the government thermometer registering | 103.6 degrees. Four deaths due directly to heat and half score of prostratons were reported
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Turin, Italy, July 1.-The American pa vilion at the industrial exhibition was beautifully decorated in the celebration of the Fourth of July. One thousand in virations were issued for the American reception this evening.
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reception this evening.
 Paris, July 4.-Amerlcan Ambassador and Mrs Bacon gave Fourth or July reception at their residence in the Rue Francais Premier Caillaux and several hundred Americans, including most of the delegation from the Boston chamber or commerce. were present.
 Cincinnati, July 1.-The first attempt to celebrate a sane Fourth here today was a great success. The list of cas- ualties was reduced almost 200 per cent.
 Kansas City, July "A striking con- trast between a sane and an old fashioned" Fourth of July was offered in the two Kansas Cities. In Kansas City, Mo-, neither accidents or fires due to explosives has been reported thus far In Kansas City, Kan, one death was directly due to the noise. Three fires caused by fire crackers occurred on the Kansas side in less than ten minutes and all day the fire companies were busy answering calls
 Caracas, July 4-The Fourth of July celebration here was coupled with the celebration of the centennial of the centennial of Venezuelas Independence Day. The special American envoy, Thomas c. Dawson, in the presence of President Gomez. officials of the gov
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-06
M. AneeIet g. Co.

Durante el pasado mes de Octubre
Sc han concedido por ell Departamento
del Interior 43 permisos para construir
casas a orillas de las carreteras, tres pa
ra traslados de casas por las mismas ca
rreteras, clnco para construir cercas, dos
para construir pasos de cunetas uno
para cruzar Ia carretera con una via de
ferrocarriE
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-06

Sc ALQUILA una casa situada en-
Santurce cerca del Colegio de las RR.
Madres, con 5000 metros de terreno.
La case tiene 4 aposentos, sala, come
dor, cocina, bano y despensa. Existe
ademas una coohera. Alquiler men
sual $25.0O Para mas informes diri-
girse a f. schluter, San Jose 81, San
Juan.
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Aver, en- ell barrio "Paso Seco'', una
chlspa electrica mat6 a Bartolome Ca
ballero, natural de Juana Diaz, de so
amos de edad
Ha reingresado Ell la Penitenciaria
Arturo Benjamin (a) Pergaminol, pro-
cedente de la Carcel Insular de Vie
ques, para seguir extinguiendo su con-
dena
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-06
C0C|NE POR ELECTRICIOAD

La Porto Rico Railway Light & Power Company,
llama la atenci6n del pdbco la cocna electrical
plea, las m&quinas dc lavado planchado, calen~
dores otros aparaos eectrcos que acaba de recibr
para insalar moderno Sanatorio de Hato Rey, Ia
Sociedad Espanoa dc Au1ilo Mdtuo Benefcencia dc.
Puerto Rico cuyo motive anunca que los precios
dc corrente eectrica para cocinar espcca
les entire media noche P. Mr seran los mismos que
eor Ia conente que los motorcs.
PORTO RICO RAILWAY LIGHT POWER CO.
San Juan, 2. r. Agosto 10 1e1r.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-06
Ell CATALAN "
CONFITERIA

SuplicamOs q nuestros cons
tantes favorecedores que para
mejor presentation de los ira.
bajos de encargo, en- festas Y
dias senaiados, deben ordenar.
Sc con uno 8 dos dias de an
ticipaci0n.
M. Angeiet g. Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-06
MAS NOTICIAS

Para Santo Domingo han embawado
ell senior Montoliu senora.
Los siguientes servicios han sido pres
tados: Infracci6n ordenanzas municipal
les 16, hurto menor 3, infracci6n regla-
mento AUTOMOBILES 2, alterar la paz 2,
exploitation de memories |. Total "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-17
SEND A MISSIONARY.

A Charter Oak paper argues that
when we ask a man to take public
office at nominal salary 10 he has to
graft for his living. we must not kick
him for grating" An Ida Grove paper
argues that evil men do great deal
of good in the world because Of their
example.
1t is well to see the best OF every
thing, to find good everywhere but here
is the very delirium tremens of OPP
tin,isn.
A thief is thief and a villain il .
villain. The official who gratis is a
thief. He steals from his employer
There is no more valid excuse for him
than for the clerk who steals from the
money drawer.
Neither is a course in evil practices
properly part OF an education. The ex-
ample OF the town drunkard and the
known thief is not a necessary or adj
visable part of the curriculum OF de-
velopment- The open saloon does not
teach abstention A red light district
is no, force in favor of confluence.
Perhaps it would be We'll to shift a
few missionaries from Korea TO north
west Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-17
SENATOR keNY0ES PLEDGES.

Senator elect Kenyon's outline Of his
position on present political issues
struck a responsive chord which
answered from one side of Iowa to the
other. He expressed himself as favor
ing more stringent regulation of mo-
nopoNes, a strict corrupt practice law.
the income tax, NEorkman's compen-
sa ton law, federal control Of stock and
bond issues by interstate carriers, Jail
sentences instead of fines for violators
of the Sherman law and the ousting OF
Loriraer from the senate. Offered to
Iowa in general that Is an exceedingly
popular program.
One of the strongest promises Ken
yon made, however, was his pledge to
carry on the work of Deliver Dol
liver in his latest and greatest years,
was a manfuI example OF political man
illness. His latest years were the most
popular of his long public service and
they constitute the essentially great
and valuable years OF his public life.
When Kenyon proposes to mould his
public life over such a model he will
meet Iowa halfway, coming.
1t is a good hearing. Let PERFORM
ance attend upon promise and Sena-
TOT Kenyon's farm will miss its owner
for many q long year