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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Diaz's Resignation First


 What will come of this plan is not known, but 1t is said to be favored by insurrecto leaders. With the ques- tion of the Presidents resignation elim- mated progress toward peace is cer- tain.
 On the other hand, some of the in- surrecto leaders believe their militars successes soon will include Mexico City where the provisional government will be moved and at this time hardly would afford as complete transfer of po- litical power as surely would follow military triumph.
 It is pointed out that the rebel chiefs In the south would consent to noth- ing but immediate abdication of Gen. eral Diaz, yet authentic advices on this point are lacking.
 The provisional government by talk. ing possession of the customs house today will begin to receive its first in- come. Taxes are being levied and tariffs will be exacted IS heretofore by the federal government. the funds being used to prosecute the revolution.
 The news that arms now can be passed through the American line was joyously received and arrangements al- ready are being made for the purchase of much ammunition and artillery. The insurrectos in the north are all well supplied but those In the south and west have very little equipment The United States custom house official Is have received word from Washington to pass arms and all classes of articles through to Juarez and already the war department of the provisional govern ment of which veniustiano Carranza is secretary is making preparat tions for their distribution.
 Senor Carranza was in conference to- day with the military chiefs arranging for the apportioning of garrisons in various parts of Chihuah hua and Sonora and for the movement of the large forces of insurrectos in Juarez toward the south.
 As the railroad between here and Casas Grandes has been opened and 1t will be possible for the insurrectos to convey their men rapidly to any point along the line, they feel in complete control of the situation.
 The war department is in constant communication by telegraph now with insurrecto chiefs south of here and It, tie fear is entertained that General Ra- bago or other federal commanders will | be able to make much headway. But in the meantime the victorious rebel leaders are taking measures to guard against the possible loss of the advantage they have gained in the cap ture of Juarez Last night 250 insur- l ieS'os HieiSheu oul ol camp. netner they went to intercept General Rabago, reported marching from Chihuahua with small band to relieve the fed eral garrison at Juarez or Colonel Luque, reported headed this way from l Ojinaga. was not announced
 Americans returning here from Chi huahua by automobile today reported that General Rabago with about BOG federal soldiers was still at Terrazas about 200 miles south of here, await ing orders. An insurrecto force o1 about 250 men left here to meet then | should they advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
A. ]. DRIVER IS
 PROBATE JUDGE

Montgomery May 12.-(Special.)- Judge A. J. Driver, Jr., of Lafayette has been appointed by Gov. Emmet O'Neal probate judge of Chambers coun- ty to succeed the late Judge J. W. A. Vardaman, who died at his home in Lafayette about two weeks ago.
 The announcement of Judge Driver appointment was not unexpected. The appointee has twice served as probate judge of Chambers county and was de- feated for reelection by Judge varda- man in the last general primary
 Judge Driver had a large numb CT of inducements for the office to which he has been named. He Is probably one of the best known men in the state and is regarded as eminently qualified for the position of probate judge, not only from past experience in that of- fee. but from the superior ability which he is known to possess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
ALLEGED FORGER
Charged With Obtaining Large Ship
 ment of Cigars

John Johnson, a white man, was ar rested by Special Officer T. V. Stone of the Southern railroad and Detectives Jones and Gates on a charge of grand larceny and forgery.
 It Is charged by the officers that John son obtained s325 worth of cigars from the Southern freight house by forging the name of D. c. Savage to whom the cigars were consigned.
 It seems, according to the officers, that Johnson presented himself at the South. ern freight house yesterday morning with an order for the cigars signed by MT. Savage The goods were turned over to him. It later developed that tn. signature of MT. Savage was a forgery snd the arrest of Johnson followed. The cigars were recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
FINLEY ID MEET
 HIS FIELD AGENTS

Cuba, May 12.-(Special. .)-Marked inter
 est is being taken by the farmers and
 business men here in the approaching
 meeting of the field agents of the cotton culture department of the Queen and Crescent, which will be held in Meridian or the 18th, at which time President Fin ley of the Southern road will speak. The
 work of the agricultural agents is produc- ing much good and improved methods of culture are in evidence on every hand. The experiment station of the Alabama
 Great Southern at this point has the pret- test field of corn ever seen in this sec tion. This land was given a dressing of limestone which is beginning to show re- suits thus early. W. U. Shaw, who has the land in charge, Is highly gratified and
 hopes to make a record on corn. He took the prize at the Tuscaloosa fair last fall for the best cotton. As result of this
 he has sold about 5000 worth of cotton seed this year.
 The cattle industry stills holds the boards in point of interest. and people are taking it up all along the line. The | latest recruit is l.. A. Sturdevant, who l has leased the Jarman place, and now | has a small herd of IS. He has completed | dipping vat on the ranch and after one | dipping his cattle are all free of ticks. His entire bunch are fat as butter balls and ready for beef.
 l The bean movement is opening up and
 next week will probably witness car lot shipments. W. c. McDaniel made the | first shipment which went to Altschuler Bros, Dayton, O., and brought record | prices.
 l An effort Is making to have Walker Percy deliver the annual oration at the
 school commencem next Tuesday, but | on account of his recent illness 1t Is feared that he cannot accept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
BESSEMER DEPOTS WILL CLOSE EARLY Saturday Afternoon Closing
 Starts Today CITY LEAGUE GAME Bessemer and Dolomite Will Open Season This Afternoon-Hous-
 ton X Lawley's Store
 Is Robbed

Bessemer May 12-(Special. l-Beginning with Saturday, May 1s. all the local freight depots will close at 1:9o every Sat urday afternoon throughout the summer season until September 1. This will in- clude the Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic. Frisco, Alabama Great Southern, Soahoard Air Line. Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville freight depaTtT ments. The Louisville and Nashville freight clerks were the originators of the movement this year, and the wholesale dealers were the authors of a petition in- yolving the agreement to close last year.
 This custom has been practised by the depots and wholesale houses for the past two years, and the latter are expected to inaugurate early closing by June l, at any rate. Owing to some dissension final arrangement has not been reached by the grain dealers and those produce mer- chants handling fruit and melons will not observe this half holiday because of the Sunday demand and inability to keep such goods fresh through the week end.
 Opening Game Today
 The opening game of the City league season will be played at the City League park Saturday afternoon at o'clock. keSSenlef VIII meet DOloihAtC anu tied contest is expected as Will Heed. who helped Bessemer land the pennant last season, will be on the slab for the Dolomite nine. George Burngardner VIII probably pitch several innings for Bes- semer and Anderson of Chattanooga will twirl also. As yet the season schedule mas not been definitely mapped out, but will be at the league officials meeting next Wednesday night.
 The City league champs have already signed up Houston, Craig. Perkins, Bum- gardner, Anderson, Hurd, DefkoVits, Bruner, Trotter and Johnson. According to a new bylaw in the recently compiled constitution no professionals will be barred, and before the season closes no doubt batteries will be imported from all sections of the state.
 The first ball will be put over the plate by Mayor Lewis. A special car will leave Second avenue and Nineteenth street at 3:30 o'clock for the park and remain until the game Is over.
 Throughout the season a big baseball will be strung on wires across Nineteenth street, between Second and Third avenues, as a notice that game will be played that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
CLEANING RIFLE
 AND KILLS SISTER

Prattville, May 12.-(Special. )-Miss Jennie Kent, an 1S-year-old daughter of B. F. Kent of Autaugaville, this county, was accidentally shot and killed yesterday by the discharge of a rifle in the hands of Clifford Kent her broth er who, it appears, was cleaning up the gun and thought it was unloaded. It is reported here that the young man is almost frantic with grief since the
 discharge of the gun with such deadly effect The death of his sister occurred | within 15 minutes after the shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
POLICE ARE AFTER
 PICTURE SWINDLER

The police have received numerous com plaints recently about the operations of a swindler selling pictures supposed to be worth $2 and s3 for 10 cents. With the picture the swindler gives card and tells the purchaser that when it is pre- sented to the Kress store his picture will be framed for him. The Kress people deny that they have made any sucn agreement with any agent and state that the people are being swindled. The police are looking into the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
ISSUE ADDRESS ON
 METHODIST UNION
tcoNr1NuED FROM PAGE D


 "This subcommittee met in Cincin- nati,. Ohio, in January, 1911. and after three days of conference. found itself able to make only tentative sugges- tions touching fundamental points as preliminary to later and more nnal effort to constitute what might be termed a plan of reorganization In mar mony with its instructions.
 "It was found that in matters of doc- Urine. a ritual and the main points Of the books of discipline, the churches are essentially agreed. The differences that are radical and difficult of adjustment have their origin in historical and. tradi- tfonaI divergencies of conviction touch- ing the essential principles of govern ment As to this, it was quickly per ceived that the only possible adjustment was to be found on middle ground reacn- ed through mutual concessions.
 "The report of the subcommittee was brought before us at our present session held in the city of Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1912, 1911,s and has been weighed and discussed with the utmost care. AS in duty bound, we shall make full report of our conclusions as far as we have been able to reach any conclusions, to the general conferences. To satisfy however the just expectations of our own people, we issue this brief statement ana address.
 ,s ,-ss Big Task s-s'
 "our tesk has not, been light one. Many difficulties have emerged in the course of our sessions. Things that do not apnear on the surface often become manifest on. closer examination. This fact however, has not appalled, us. when . difficulty is once clearly seen. IS ,raa dv rartiv conquered. In truth. we ars s,,eatlv encouraged. The bare fact tho+ if has been possible for us to en- ra in the discussion of the several is- s,,es that have arisen, is much. Tho eronr and candid spirit in which these s;so,,ssons have been conducted Is also f . ground for congratulation, and the sub stantial agreements reached on some joints furnish. reasons for the anticipa- t,on that we may eventually be able to see eye to eye on others.
 ..Vhile our work is not in such. a state of maturity as fin the judgment of the committee would warrant us in making a detailed statement to the, public, even Tiff we supposed we had authority to do lso. we yet do not hesitate to say, as we have intimated above, that we have made real and substantial progress. and that we close, for our present meeting with 1 hope, holding ourselves open to receive l any new light that may como to us in l the future and ready to convene again when 1t may be deemed cxpediept l we wish 1t to be distinctly understood that what we have done Is not and does not pretend to be of the nature of a l definite plan of unification. but iss cast | in the form of series of suggestions | to the general conferences such as may be helpful to them in rsaching financial Q conditions sI- ~ :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Congregational Services

Congregational services are held at the chapel on North Nineteesth street, near Seventh avenue, Rev. George Eaves, D. D., pastor. Morning subpect, Mother hood; the Struggle For the Life of Others at night the third in the series of lectures on How We Got Our Bible, p will be on the special subject of "The Bible Growing in the Jewish Nation and the Christian Church. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Negroes Stole Fixtures

terday arrested two negroes charged with grand larceny and found in the negroes possession lot of valuable plumbing tools and plumbing The detectives feel confident that the property has been stolen and will return the same to the rightful owners upon Identification q police headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Police Court News

The store of Houston & Lawly, located on Arlington avenue and Thirty-third street. near the firebrick yard, was en- tered and robbed last night of a stock of goods almost sufficient to open a branch store. The thieves forced an en- trance by using a sharp pointed bar on the back door.
 The city court will have a vacation for the rest of the week and only bus mess done today was the granting ot divorces to Minnie Nesby and John Shep- ard and the granting of the privilege of re-marriage of Lena Fielding, a negroes divorced short time ago.
 The case of Sam Martin and Hattie Turner vs. the Southern railroad for $1O for not carrying them on an overcrowded train to certain negro picnic after they had purchased tickets was settled by z decision in favor of the defendant yes terday afternoon.
 Monday will begin week of jury civi cases. In the mayors court today $50 1T fines were assessed and s4.50 has beer paid in already. The majority of tn, cases were vagrants. No arrests wer, made today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Iron Thieves Busy

The iron u ieves were busy yesterday at East Thomas and both the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company and the Illinois Central Railroad company reported thefts of valuable tools to the police department. Both the officers at Ensley and Birmingham are working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Cumberland Presbyterian

Preaching by the pastor, J. D. Lewis at Il o'clock. and again at 8 D. m. Sub ject both hours, ''The Church Which Comes Up to Christ's Measurement ' Place of worship. Birmingham seminary chapel Fifth avenue between Seven teenth and Eighteenth streets. All who come are heartily welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Judge Nesmith Touched

The residence of Judge c. c. Nesmith 2154 Rose avenue, south, was entered by burglars Thursday night and a silver card case stolen. Eleven dollars in cash was also stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Karl Baedeker Dies

Esslinger. Wuertemberg, May 12.--Karl Raedeker. the son and successor of the noted publisher of guide books for trav- elers, died here today. He retired from business seyeral years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Estelle LoyeIace

Mrs. Estelle Lovelace, aged 69 years, died last night at 10 o'clock at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs M. A. Myatt. 2o12 Thirteenth avenue, south. Her re- mains will be sent for interment to Ma rion this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
REBEL GOVERNMENT
 MAKING PROGRESS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

go ahead with peace negotiations, pro- vided the government consented to the immediate appointment of governors for fourteen of the twenty seven states and to a general transfer of power into the hands of the revolutionary party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Willard n. Sanborn

The remains of Willard T. Sanpo,n' aged 51 years. who died at ioca, ,r IT f,,marv Thursday night at AS o'clock were sent for interment to Dover, N. H. The deceased is survived by several reI- atives. He was we'll known macninist of the firm of w. T. sanborn q co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

FOR appropriate forai onerines, Pnons Ii. Sec Godden's see0 1lo"er etoss'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Social Items

The beautiful home of Mrs. W. R. Wal drop was the setting for one of the pret- tiest events of the season, when she was the hostess for the Matron's club and bevy of friends Friday afternoon.
 The club prize pink parasol, was awarded Mrs. T. c. Donald; the guest prize, white embroidered parasol, was won by Mrs. G. R. Lewis; the consola- ton drawn by successful guess at the number of beads on straw, fell to Mrs. Robert Stevenson and was a chain of coral
 Those present. besides the club mem- bers. were: Mesdames T. T. Huey, A. s Fitzpatrick, J.. Fred Robertson. w. P. Golson, J. E~ Wright, Rose Huey, A. c. Mitchell c. R. Lewis, Lacey Edmund son, H. c. Grigsby and J. s. Winter, and Misses Pollard and Calhoun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
An informal farewell dinner in honor of Dr. S. E. Grant was given at Reed CTS hospital Thursday evening by Dr. velpoe Ragsdale and James Wells.

The members of the senior class invited the board of education and others inter ested to luncheon prepared and served by them in the domestic art room of the high school Friday noon. Covers were laid for ten and these were: The Rev. M. K Thornton. A. A. Persons, R. A. Mickle, R. A. Kuchinsk, J. E. Haffner. Mayor I. A. Lewis, Dr. F. P. Lacey T. T. Huey Misses Bissell and Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Mrs. Joseph E. Yates

Mrs. Joseph E. Yates died last night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. David Roberts, 209O Quinlan avenue. Mrs. Yates was before her marriage Miss An nie Poyas Inglesby of Charleston, S. c. The funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, Rev. w. .N, Claybrook officiating. The remains will be sent for burial to Charles ton.
 as pallbearers: Active-W s. Lowell, J. D. Kirkpatrick. H. G. Seibels. H. L. Bad ham, w. H. Johnston, w. R. J. Dunn, V. J. Nesbitt and w. w. Hazard. Hon orary-James Fowles, John London, Dr. T. D. Parke, Mortimer Williams, R. Pres ton Means w. P. Pinkard. Walker Percy, Thomas Worthington, Dr. J. s. Gillespie, |P. H. Iallande. Gen. E. w. Fucker and James Weatherly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Cranwell Robinett

The funeral services of Granwell Rob- inett. aged years, son of MT. and Mrs.
 Joseph Robinett, who died Thursday
 night at the family residence, 3sM Thirty ninth street, were held from the residence
 yesterday afternoon at O clock. The fn- terment was at Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

Assistant Street Commissioner Bert Bur gin has a large force of street hands at work on Avenue F and Fourteenth street. The road is being cut down and graded. and the old trash dump is being filled in.
 MT Burgin has Is free laborers at work and IA prisoners. Another force Is laying a sanitary sewer on Twenty-third street between Avenues c and D. The weather has been ideal for street work. and much progress has been made in the work of fixing up the streets of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

 Rev. Joseph H. Harvey will conluct the services at St. Johns Episcopal church in the absence of the rector, Rev. H. T Walden. who is sick at the home of his father at Decatur.
 Mrs. c. D. Rainey of Jasper, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. c. Harrell or Calera avenue, has returned to her home The ladies of the Baptist church vii conduct market at Shows grocery store Saturday afternoon. Pies, cake ant home cooking will be offered for sale. 1 Roy Mackey who has been in Denver, l Col, for several months, is home witt his parents. MT. and Mrs. T. G. Mackey on Avenue H. He is suffering from rheu matism and will leave in a few days fol | Hot Springs, Ark
 i A. secleman of New York is visiting 1 his sister. Mrs. A. A. Lovett. on Nine teenth street.
 Mrs. Van B. Ohl and little daughter Mildred. have returned hene after . nv
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-15
Notice Of Intention to Establish the
Grade of Mill Street from the Gen.
ter Line Of High Street to the Cen.
ter Line Of Commercial Street.

Notice Is hereby given that the
common council of the city Of Salem,
Oregon deems 1t expedient and pro-
poses to establish the grade of Mil
street from the center line Of High
street to the center line Of CONNER
cial street, within the limits Of said
city, according to the provisions Of a
certain ordinance entitled "An ordi-
nance establishing the grade Of Mill
street from the center line of High
street to the center line of CONNER
clal street" Said ordinance was In
troduced in the common council Of
the city of Salem on the 9th day OF
February, 1911, and was read the
first and second times at said meet
ing and referred to the committee
on streets, and said ordinance is now
on file in the Office of the recorder OF
the city of Salem on the 9th day Of
nance is hereby referred to for a
more specific and detailed descrip-
tion Of said grade, and is hereby
made a part of this notice.
This notice is published for 10 days
pursuant to the order Of the common
council of said city, and the date Of
the first publication thereof Is the
2Sth of February, 1911. Remon,
strances may be filed against the es-
tablishment of said grade within IL
days from the last publication of this
notice, and in the manner provided
by the city charter.
CHAS. F. ELGIN,
2-28-15t City Recorder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-15
Warning to Railroad Men.

Look out for severe and even dan
gerous kidney and bladder trouble
resulting from years Of railroading
Geo. E. Bell, 639 Third street, Fort
Wayne. Ind, was many years a con-
ductor on the Nickel Plate. He says:
Twenty years Of railroadlng left
my kidneys in terrible condition.
There was continual pain across my
back and hips and my kidneys gave
me much distress. and the action Of
my bladder was frequent and most
painful. I got a supply Of Foley's
Kidney Pills and the first bottle made
a wonderful improvement, and four
bottles cured me completely. Since
Being cured l have recommended
Foley's Kidney Pills to many of my
railroad friends" Red Cross Phar-
macy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-15
Notice Of Intention to Improve
Twelfth Street.

Notice is hereby given that the
common council of the City of Salem.
Oregon, deems it expedient and pro-
poses to improve Twelfth street. in
the City of Salem, Oregon, with con-
crete pavement from the south line Of
Bellevue street to the south line of
Mission street at the expense of the
adjacent and abutting property
within said limits, and according to
the plans and specifications adopted
for said improvement and on file at
the office of the city recorder. which
said plans and specifications are
hereby referred to for more specific
and detailed description of said i'm
provement,and are hereby made a
part of this notice.
This notice is published ten (1O)
days pursuant to the order of the
common council, and the date of the
first publication thereof is the 14th
day of March, 1911.
Remonstrances may be filed against
said Improvement within ten (1O)
days from the last publication of
this notice and in the manner pro-
vided by the city charter.
CHAs. F. ELGIN.
S-lf-llt City Recorder.