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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
LEGISLATORS SHIRT A FLAG
Twenty shipwrecked Delaware
Members Fly Distress Signal.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Wilmington, Del, Sept. 11.-Forty or
the fifty-two members OF the last Della
ware Legislature returned from re-
union at Chincoteague, Va. to-day and
reported that twenty OF them had an
exciting experience. A power boat and
a barge in which they were taking a
trim ran on a shoal several miles at sea
of Assateague Island. The barge
crashed into the stranded launch and
tore off the stern. The water poured IN
m volumes, the waves broke over the
boats and greatly frightened the occu-
pants.
No help was in sight. and Senator
Marshall. OF Milford. tore the shirt from
u. Mittiin Wilson. of Dover. and nailed
II 10 the mast as distress signal. After
waiting four hours a clam schooner saw
the signal and rescued the party.
The shipwrecked legislators were too
far away for lifesavers 70 see them. The
fact that the weather was calm proba bly,
prevented drowning affair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
CHILD Jimmy VALENTlNE'
Eleven-Year- Old Boy Confesses
to Many Safe Robberies.

Chicago, Sept. 11.-Max Mossbaum'
aIeveu wears old. and pupil Of one OF
the graded schools. confessed to the
police tonight that he had been robbins
safes for year. and explained how he
could open them by working the COM
bination and listening to the falling
tumblers.
The lad was arrested early to-day
while kneeling before safe he had just
opened in "A wholesale millinery estab-
Ushment. He admitted he had robbed
the same safe a dozen times this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
FORMER sHERIFF's SON HURT
Edward Flack Picked Up in Street
with Fractured Skull.

Edward Flsck. whose father was Sheriff
of New York County in the SOS, was taken
10 the Harlem Hospital shortly after mid
night this morning. suffering from fract-
ured skull. which. II is said, was the re-
s,iIt NJ fight at West 125th street and
Eighth avenue.
According to the police Flack ana t"o
friends were seen standing at the corner T.
carrying on a heated argument Sud'ehiS
one Of Flack's companions shot Out MS hS'
and nit F1ack in the jaw. lie feli 10 the
sidewalk and one Of the men bent over MN
and looked into his face. The next moment
both men ran away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
KILLS BRIDES UNCLE; WEDs
Tennessee Bridegroom Objects to At
tempt to Stop Ceremony.

Nashville Tenn. Sept lL-When William
Fisher opened fire on a wedding party near
suringneld. Tenn. late yesterday In an at
,smn, 20 prevent the wedding OF his niece
10 Bentamin Manic. young Manic returned
the FIRE. killing the objecting uncle instant
Iv Then the party proceeded TO the home
OF a preacher. where the wedding took
place. II is said there will be no proseeu-
ton OF MInlo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
MAINE "WETS' WIN
IN HOT ELECTION
Plurality of 1886 to Kill Pro.
hIbition Shown, with 18
Districts Missing.
OVER 10000 VOTES CAST
Temperance Advocates Ready to
Oppose Repeal of Statutory
Law Against Liquor if Spe-
cial Session Be Called.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 11-With unof'f-
cial returns at hand from Jo3 of the 321
cities, towns and plantations In the
state late tonight. the repeal OF the con-
stitutional prohibition amendment
indicated by a majority OF ss6 votes
The eighteen towns yet TO be heard from
have a normal vote Of less than 4D.
The vote by Congress districts follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12

s27.75 TO INDIANAPOLIS AND Re ORN
Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets sold Set
temher IA. Is. IL and II. good returning 10
reach original starting point on or peioie
1~Slemt-r p. Consult Ticket Agents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
Dividend Rumors Afloat.

Gross earnings for the year ended
June 80. 1911. were S62. 153 434. against
$50. G93, 66S for the preceding year. an
increase Of 1,459. 766: while net earn
ings for the fiscal year recently ended
we're $749,652 less than for the year
ended June 80. 1910. Gross earnings for
the first month OF the current year-July
were 81. l97. .1Os. comparing with S5,-
969. .632 for the corresponding month Of
1910. Consideration Of the figures Of
earnings for recent years, coupled with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
FRANCE TO REJECT
GERMAN PROPOSALS
Details OF Negotiations Made
Public Because ''the People
Have a Right to Know"
CABINET TO DECIDE TO-DAY
Privileges Asked For by Father.
land Are Greater than Those
Enjoyed by Power That
Would Vouchsafe Them.

Paris. Sept. 11.-Frances reply TO
iermanys counter proposals in the
Moroccan negotiations has been written
.nd will he laid before the French
Cabinet tomorrow for approval. The
task Of drawing UP the reply proved
simple, because the German demands
we're such as could not be accepted by
France
The Premier. NJ. Caillaux,. with char
acteristic activity. after comforting with
several colleagues, made up his mind
tonight 10 convoke a meeting of the
Cabinet for o'clock tomorrow after
noon. and notices were at once sent out
70 the various ministers. NJ. Caillaux
will lay before them his answer 10 Ger
many. after which il will be dispatched
by special courier to the French Am
bassador at Berlin. who will hand it 10
the German Foreign Minister. Herr Won
Kiderlen- Wachter.
Il is understood that the reply, while
it IS written in a spirit Of Cancellation. is
absolutely firm with regard TO the posi-
ton which France has assumed con-
cerning questions Of principle from
which France will not depart a hairs
breadth.
The Premiers energetic and business
Ike manner Of proceeding has had a
good effect 1t is regarded as another
proof of the absolute unanimity and
frmness Of the government as to its
policy and as a manifestation Of the
governments desire 10 do its utmost 10
shorten the period Of uncertainty which
is having such prejudicial effect on the
markets Of the world. 1t also removes
any possibility of charges that dilatori-
ness on the part Of France assisted in
bringing about further financial distress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
The Stock Market Aspect.

Although the tone Of the Paris Bourse
was heavy to-day, the solid structure
II French finance was little affected by
the financial cmbarrassments Of Ger
many FOR The reason that the French
buy securities for permanent invest
meHt. and DO not sell them because Of a
hlctuation in quotations.
The worst effect Of the Moroccan un-
eertainties is in adding to the enormous
volume Of business which is simply wait
'ng day by day TO see what viii happen.
French houses have cancelled many
buying orders in Germany. and the
French banks. as previously indicated,
have refused TO renew the German loans
falling due.
Credit likewise is cut Of from Berlin
In London The soci6te Generate, one
of the largest banks in France. has re-
fused 20 renew loan Of 6.0o0Wo francs
approximately 81 100000. made to the
beutsche Bank.
IL Vas ". Dorizon. manager OF the
societe Generate. whose services were
utilized by the French Embassy in Ber-
IN 10 bring Germany's answer to
frances proposals concerning Morocco
!" the French Foreign Office. VI. Dori-
Zon happened % be in Berlin last Fri
Gay.
Berlin. Sept. 11.-Emperor William. be-
'O'e starting for the army maneuVres
yesterday. had a conference for two
lours with his Minister Of Foreign At
'slFs Herr Won Kiderlen- Wachter.
Today the "Lokal Anzeiger." in what
evidently an inspired article. empha :
o'<es that Germany does not demand
ny special rights whatever in Morocco
Su' seeks mainly guarantees from
france against a monopolization OF pup
az works, mining and trading rights ana
'sainst certain practices in the customs
1ntinued ON second page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-12
What Germany Wants.

What Germany Wants.
Germany asks. il appears. that every
claim Of German subjects to concessions
in Morocco shall be recognized by
France and that no new enterprise
shall be started under the French
rrotectorate without being information
allied equally. The claims of Ger
man subjects. particularly those Of Man
nesmann Brothers. and the speculative
companies oyganized by the Names
mann interests are enormous.
The German terms also ask for free
hand in Morocco. with conditions which
would. according 10 the French view
deprive France Of all her advantages,
and would give Germany privileges in
Morocco beyond those Of any power.
e. n France.
The broad outlines Of Germanys pro-
rosals have been communicated 10 the
public. because the government believes
that the people have a right to know at
this period Of tension what is being
done.
one point Of view in official quarters
is that crisis in Germany's involved
financial situation is likely to be reached
before the end Of September and that
this may tend to moderate Germany's
demands.
4 semi-oficial note issued to-day says
that VI. de Selves has examined the
observations presented by the German
government in reply 10 the French
proposals.. and that the Foreign Minis
ter probably will take a favorable view
Of the suggestions contained therein for
establishing the economic equality Of
The powers in Morocco.
The privileges desired by Germany
alone, however. are naturally not com
vatbje With this international economic
equality.
Other points. the note says, are raised
b. the German response, which are
equally serious.
The negotiations between France and
Germany, the note says in conclusion.
Probably will be prolonged for some
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Continued On hfth page.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
MANY ESCUDERO'S
 SOLDIERS DESERT

Mexico City, June 29.-After earning the commendation of their officers for bravery and discipline, 400 soldiers of the command of General Goodille Es- cudero have deserted according to a report made to the department of war today. At Casas Grandes and at Ojin- aga these men bore themselves like seasoned fighters and throughout the campaign in the north they gave no evidence of dissatisfaction, but lately they learned that many of the men of Navarro's command who had been taken prisoners at Juarez had been mustered out This they regarded as unfair dis crimination and in turn demanded their liberty"
 The assertions began after Escudero's S column began it's march few dags ago from Chihuahua to Juarez, where the men were to have been sent to Lower California. Declaring they were tired of fighting" the men in small groups began dropping out notwithstanding they were fired upon occasionally by guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
ANOTHER HOWARD
 CLUB IS FORMED

A,exander City, June 29.-(Special.)-At n meeting held by citizens of Alexander city at the Alexander City Baptist church on the evening of June 8, at prayer meting hour, a Howard College club was organized, the object of which ia to induce young men to attend Howard college.
 Following some remarks by pr A. r. Montague. president of that college, eX- p&anatory of the purposes of and the peeds of such an organization and stating facts outlining the marked progress or tho college, the club was formed with Hon. J. c. Maxwell as president and MT. D. J. Duncan secretary.
 membership of 23 was at once se- cured, with others to be enrolled later. In an interview with Dr. Montague this morning he further states:
 ''I am making close canvass or large portion of the state to induce the' friends of the college and of Christian education to join these clubs, and you have no idea of the intense interest felt oyer the state in this great move. The record of Howard college, always good, has been especially fine of late. When young men after graduation at Howard have taken and held high positions at Howard Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, Oxford university. England, and elsewhere, there would seem to be no need to further state that Howard Is doing first-class work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
NOW BUREAU FOR
 MARITAL TROUBLES
Police Department Had Numerous In quiries Yesterday, All Full
 of Distress

The police department is filling the function of .an information bureau for persons who have lost their husbands and wives. and several pitiful tales of dis tressed families were received yesterday. The number of inquiries is unusual for one day.
 One woman who lives in Meridian has written the police begging assistance in the recovery of her husband who strayed from home and left her in i'll health to support her four little children. She states that he did not fall to secure every cent of money in the home before he left. Another woman of Columbus, Ga, seeks despairingly for her husband who aban- doDed her with their one little child to care for.
 And then there Is a man who writes from Bayard, W. Va. seeking informa- ton of his young wife. who eloped and carried away his only little girl Before eloping he states that his wife supplied herself with travelling expenses to the extent of $7Oo0 of his hard earned posses sions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
Electricians Defeat Miners

In a spectacular game of ball that smacked of the Southern league, the cleo tricians defeated the Pratt Mines division No. ? yesterday on the Steel plant dia- mond. An audience of about 1500 enthu- siastic fans was on hand to witness what might be considered one of the best anna teur games of the season and ryaled the noise made at the steel plant with the roofing for their favorite teams
 Wells and Nelson were the batteries for the electricians while Brodie and Neill were the opposing batteries. Both twirl- CTS performed in fine style, especially Nelson for the electricians, pitching a no-hit game up until the fifth inning, when the miners found him and annexed three hits which resulted in two runs.
 The electricians started the scoring in run. In the first part of the third the miners got busy and advanced a man to third, threatening to score. but the next two men up failed to hit and the side was retired. In the fourth inning the electricians scored another man. mak- ing the score 2 to in their favor.
 In the fifth inning tho miners found Nelson and before they could be retired they scored two runs. tieing the score. In the last half of the fifth with two men on bases Hamilton rapped out a clean hit and by taking advantage of errors made by the miners all three men scored The game terminated in the -ev- enth inning with the score to 3 In favor of the electricians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
SELMA DISTRICT
 PYTHIANS MEET

Selma, June 29.-(Special)-The eleventh convention of the Sixth dis trict if the Knights of Pythias opened here today with about so delegates In at tendance. The first of the business ses- slons was held at noon when R. H. Man gum delivered the address of welcome. J. E. Glider made the response, after which an address was made by J. Lee Holloway, grand chancellor. An adjourn ment followed and at 3 o'clock regular routine of business was taken up,
 The night session was opened at s o'clock with many matters of importance before it. An addition to the programme scheduled was the converting of rank on several candidates and this delayed the session for some hours, some of the rou- tine business being delayed on that ac- count The following new officers were elected: J. II. Melton, Pineapple, presi- dent; W. B. Chisolm, Marion Junction secretary and treasurer. Vice presidents and minor officers were also chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
MUST PAY PRICE TO
 SEE KING GEORGE

Washington, June 29-Visitors to the coronation of the Durbar in Delhi, India, in December. which will be an elaborate celebration in honor of King George and Queen Mary, must enjoy the advantage of full pocketbook if they accept the accommodations provided by the official committee. If they are willing to live in tents they will be received at approxi- mately $10 to s22 per day while if they seek the luxury of a building the cost will be in the neighborhood of s29 to $39 per day.
 Reservations must be made for at least 20 days and the committee will insist that the visitors pay two-thirds of the cost of their reservation before August l. The arrangements will provide for 100000 visi- tors.
 In addition to these official camps. spaces are provided where visitors can pitch their own tents and make all of their own. arrangements for nominal cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
GOVERNMENT WILL
 BUY GEORGIA LAND

Washington, June 29.--As it's first act in protecting the navigability of streams, the national forest reservation commits sion has authorized the purchase of 31,00O acres of land in northwestern Georgia. The tract lies in Fannin, Union, Lumpl1in and Gilmer counties, and is on the water shed of the Toccoa river, a tributary of the Tennessee river. The land is on the heart of the southern Appalachian moun- tains. The commission is considering the purchase of many other tracts in both the northern and southern Appalachians.
 Mineral lands in the Appalachian for est reserve must be purchased outright by the government, in the opinion of At torney General Wickersham, who holds that the purchase of such lands cannot be made with a reservation to the origi- nal grantees to mineral rights. This will preclude the purchase of land and timber only on mineral lands needed for the Ap- palachian reserve and will interfere to some extent, especially in the south, with the commissions plans in expend- ing the $11, 100000 appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
SMITH SAYS HE WILL, ;. RUNFOR THE SENATE Opponents Call on Legisla- ture for Senatorial
 Primary

Atlanta, June 29.-"After l am inaugu- rated as governor l shall announce as a candidate for the United States Sem ate" This statement is said to have been made by Governor-eect Hoke Smith to members of the inauguration commit tee today and 1t is believed it will in a great measure clear the senatorial sit uation, which for several days past has threatened to result in a deadlock in the legislature.
 Friends and supporteds of those candi- dates who are opposed to MT. Smith and who favor a senatorial primary for the election of the successor to the late United States Senator Clay, held a meet- ing tonight. Resolutions calling upon the legislature to provide for senatorial primary and favoring those candidates who have announced themselves as sup porting this method of election were adopted. These candidates are Senator J. M. Terrell, F. A. Stovan of -,av,rt<. nah, Judge w. A. Covington and & C.. McLeudon. Reports that this movement was headed by Thomas F. Watson, erst- while populist leader, were denied by representatives of these candidates.
 The recent election returns were can- vassed today at a joint session of the senate and house. The official figures showed that Hoke Smith received 75,163 votes for governor. compared to 15.s95 received by Joseph NJ. Brown.
 The house today adopted a resolution providing for an adjournment from July 1 to July because of Independence Day. The resolution was concurred in by the senate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BijOu

Tonight, tomorrow matinee and again. tomorrow night will be the last op-l portunity. of attending performance presented by the best stock company Birmingham ever had, for with the Sat- urday nights performance the company will journey east, there to start re-l hearsels for the regular seasons en-l agreements The reception matinee yes-I terday was attended by the largest au- dience of the year, and after the mati- nee the stage was filled to overflow ing with the friends and admirers of tho players, who wanted to shake each member by the hand and wish them all success in their new homes.
 Manager semon has been requested to repeat the reception and he has con- sented, and on Saturday afternoon those who could not attend or who could not reach the stage, will be welcomed by each of the company. The play East Lynne" is eliciting much praise, and will be the attraction the balance of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 FRATERNAL ORDER
Southern WO0dmen Elect Officers and Select Place
 for Next Convention

The Southern Woodmen new fra ing at the Morris hotel yesterday morn- ing. After the opening of the conven- ton by the founder, Jonathan B. Frost of Atlanta. pr. A. J. Dickinson invok ed divine blessing on the convention. Fol- lowing the invocation the delegates were welcomed by Commissioner Exum who introduced Richard Massey, pres ident of the Chamber of Commerce. Mir Massey also welcomed the delegation and congratulated them upon their choice of Birmingham as their head quarters.
 These greetings were responded to porators, who spoke of Birming glra m in glowing words and afterward told them of the formation of the fraternity and of what work they hoped to ac- complish.
 After a short business session the meeting adjourned until the afternoon session.
 The Woodmen had a heated discus sion at the afternoon session on a resolution to permit the insurance of women. Many arguments were ad- vanced by several speakers but after discussion the resolution was adopted with several conditions
 l&ter this debate the convention de- cided to hold the next convention in July. 1913, at Dawson Springs, Ky. This place was chosen in preference to At lanta, New Orleans, Hot Springs or Galveston.
 After the election of the place of the next convention the election of of fcers was held.
 The following were elected officers of the ilustrious household, the dominant body governing the Southern Wood men: 1lustrious consul. Jonathan B Frost, Atlanta, Ga; ilustrious director, Judge Stone Deavours, Laurel, Miss :; ilustrious banker. L. l.. Denson. Bay Springs, Miss; illustrious clerk, Har- vey F. Cushman. Indianapolis; Illus trious physician, pr. II. C. Creily, Bir- mingham; illustrious general, Gen. Clement Evans, Atlanta, Ga; ilustrious auditor, J. c. Graham. Aniston, Ala ; illustrious actuary, John NJ. Ashby h. diana polls; illustrious counselor, Marion smith, Atlanta, Ga; illustrious in structor, Redmond D. Murphy, Atlanta Ga; illustrious prelate, Otis Copelin Crowley, La.
 The Southern Woodmen will establish at an early date an insurance journal with headquarters in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-30
STATE RESTS IN
 THE TRIAL OF SEE

Chicago June 29.-It Is expected that presentation of the defense of Evelyn Arthur See will require week. The state rested today.
 After the last of the states witnesses had been heard Attorney Cantwell, for the defense, cited authorities and argued to show that Mildred Bridges was not ab- ducted. but that she came to See of her own free will
 ''The father is the guardian inter cupt- ed Prosecutor Burnham, and on this point of law he was upheld by the court Burn ham, answering Caatwell. quoted from Sees book in which Mildred Is called the light of all, the sweetness of the sweet ness of all'' and other endeariDg names