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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
CROWD STONES
 GENERAL MADER0

Vera Cruz, Mexico, September 7.-Fran- cisco I. Madero, progressive candidate for president, was the victim of a mob here last night. Rocks were hurled In Maderos direction, but he was unhurt
 Guarded by the police, Senor Madero tried to walk from the train with dig nity. The crowd however, surged about him and pushed him along with such a mad rush that he lost both dignity and temper.
 When the automobile carrying Madero finally reached it's destination, the presi- dental nominee reminded his hearers that it was he who overthrow President Diaz, and said that General Reyes was trying to rob him of the fruits of victory. Ma dero accused Reyes of criminal acts, and said he hoped that the general would be forced to leave the country.
 When Madero mentioned the name of Jose Pino Suarez, governor of Yucatan, the candidate for vice president on the progressive ticket, the speaker was hoot- ed and yells for pr. Francisco vasquez Gomez drowned his voice.
 PueDla, MeXlcO, september IA picture of General Bernardo Reyes, candidate for president of Mexico in opposition to Ma dero, was the cause of a riot here last night. Many persons were hurt. For q while the air was filled with rocks and cries of Down with Reyes" and Down with the army"
 Vera Cruz, September 7.-Franciseo I. Madero. accompanied by Mrs. Madero. sailed this afternoon on the Mexico for Progreso, Yucatan, where he should ar rive Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
.POSTOFFICE MEN
 MEET IN BOSTON

Jacksonville, Fla, September 1.-The United National Association of Postoffce Clerks adjourned their convention here tonight after selecting Boston for the next meeting place and electing the na- tional officers for the organization. The following is the result of the election:
 President-Frank T. Rogers, Chicago, re- elected.
 First Vice President-J. J. Diamond, Philadelphia.
 Second Vice President-E. H. Douglas, Watervile, Me.
 Third Vice President-Enoch Nelson, Minneapolis.
 Secretary--Willlam F. Gibbons, Scran- ton, Pa.
 Edward w. Connors, Boston.
 Advisory Board-N. P. James, BlrminS- ham, chairman; Harry Stuchell, Pittsburg: J. l.. McKenna, Jacksonville; John Loner- gan, Newark, N. J.; Henry Giese, St. Paul.
 Organizers-J D. Smith, Houston, Tex, for the southern district, and A. l.. Hass- Ter of Portland, Ore, for the northern dis. trict ee
 The districts were changed from eastern and western to northern and southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Trust Companies To Unite

New York, September 7.-Negotiations have been practically concluded for an- other great trust company merger in Wall street, this one being 10 bring to- gether the Equitable Trust company With deposits of si4.OOo,ooO, and the Knicker- booker Trust company. having deposits of $3S 0Oo,0 ,000. The Equitable probably will be tho surviving corporation and with total deposits of sS2,000000 it will rank among the most powerful trust compa- nies in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Alleged Kidnapers Dismissed

Little Rock, Ark. September 7.-Thomas Gilcrease, Robert Wilson, Ray Burt and Cassie Vowell of Tulsa, Okla. who were arrested in Newport, Ark, Wednesday night charged with widnaping Buck Self of Mounds, Okla, were discharged by Justice Ellebogen today on the ground that he was without Jurisdiction. Self, when he becomes of age, in two months, will come into possession of oil lands which will produce an income of s6000o a year. The boys stepfather, II. NJ.
 Walker. charged that Gilcrease was en- deavoring to keep him under his influ- ence until he was of age, when Self can
 lease the lands. Gilcrease said the party
 was merely out on lark. Walker and
 his stepson returned to Oklahoma tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Dyer Wins Atlantic" Championship

Now York, September 1.-The light weight championship of the Atlantic ocean" was won Wednesday afternoon at sea off Nantucket by Dyer, u a sailor. Tho bout was for 2 rounds and was won on points. Dyer is said to have once been lightweight cham pion of Australia. The ring was pitched on deck and the men fought under the Marquis of Queensbury rules. Hardly had Dyer attained his title when he declared himself able and willing to take on any aspirant for it. Two other stewards responded and in turn the chamRion took them on and defeated them handlly. A liberal purse was divided among the four fighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Stock Reduced

Harrisburg Pa, September 7.-Papers have been filed at the state depart : ment announcing reducation in the capital stock of the National Transit company, one of the subsidiaries of the Standard Oil company. The par value of 509,103 shares was reduced from s5e to $o0, thus reducing the company $ capitals from $25,a5o.15O to S12.727,575. The Standard Oil company is given as the owner of 509.013 of the shares. The paper gives no explanation of the cause of the reduction. but V is supposed to be in. connection with the Standard Oil reorganization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
RACE HORSES NOT
 VERY VALUABLE

New York, September 1.-The race horse is not so valuable an asset here as in the days when the Metropolitan tracks were running and anti-bettlng laws were not in force, judging from developments today at the Sheepshead Bay track. when Sam Hildreth endeavored to auction off his string of good campaigners. Four horses were knocked down at what MT
 fiIdreth said were miserable sums," and he ended the sale forthwith, and an nounced he would take the stable to En- gland and there dispose of it.
 The animals sold today and the prices they brought are:
 Huggins, S2500 Hampton Court, $2400; Royal Meteor. $500, and Restigouche. S1600
 Among those withdrawn from the block were Fitzherbert, King James, Novelty, Montgomery, Joe Madden, Firestone, Dinna Ken and Seeus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Mobile Wins First

Winnipeg. Man, September 7.-ln the all- Armand today, Mobile. owned by ]. NJ. Ayent of Hickory Valley. Tenn. took first place and Comanche Frank, owned by w. R. Fisher of Hope, Ind, was second. Tho race between these two was a pretty one, but Mobile won out on many points. H.. R. Edwards of Cleveland, O., took shlrd place with Master Tom c. The Derby will be run tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Tired of Living

Jonesboro, Ark, September 7.-When local undertaken received a letter today signed by H. s. Chitty,Masserting that the writer was tired of living and a check for sl33.oo to defray the expenses of funeral entrance was forced to the room occupied by Chitty, railroad em- ploye at a Jonesboro hotel. The man was found lying unconscious on the floor of the apartment with bottles which had contained carbolic acid. morphine and laudanum about the room. Chitty will probably die. A letter found in the pock- ct of the mans coat directed that $l5 in currency found in another pocket be forwarded to his daughter in Oklahoma. Chtty is about 55 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Collins Is Located

lins of Memphis, Tenn, indicatetd in New York on a charge of being impli- cated with Nathan Allen of Kenosha, WIS. in smuggling jewelry into New York, is at a hotel here. Although he has denied himself to all callers, hotel attaches say he has told them he is innocent of all charges and will be ready to appear when wanted. He has been. at the hotel since last Monday, during which time he has been about the city. spending many hours each day with attorneys. Tonight he at tended theatre. He said he expected to leave for New York within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
SMUGGLERS NOT YET.
 SERVED WITH PAPERS

Chicago. September ,---Government agents who arc Mere to serve indictment papers on John R. Collins. the Memphis coal operator, and Nathan Allen. the Kenosha, Wis, banker and leather man ufacturer, on the charge of smuggling jewels once in the possession of Helen Dwelle Jenkins. had not served either man this morning.
 At MT. Collins hotel it was said today he had departed without giving his des- tiration. MT. Allen was reported last night to be on his way here from Mon tana in a private car. He has employed as his attorney W. s. Forrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
MODERN TIMES

Indianapolis, September Two life term convicts collapsed from nervous ex- citement caused by riding in an auto mobile and the sight of trolley cars when D. J. Fogarty, warden of the state prson took them for 10 mile jaunt through Michigan City and the surrounding coun- try, according to report made by the warden to Governor Marshall today.
 One of the men had been within the walls of the prison 70 years and the other 5. They were awe. stricken by buildings mere than four stories high and shivered at the speed and the mystery of the motor car the warden said, and he had to cut short the tour and return to the prison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
GORMAN NAMED
 FOR GOVERNOR

Baltimore. Md, September 7.-State Senator Arthur P. German, Jr.. democrat, son of the late United States Senator German, and Phillip Lee Goldsborough, republican, collector of internal revenue for this district, were nominated for gov error by their respective party conven- tions here today German was the suc- cessfu democratic candidate in the state primary last month. winning over State Senator Blair Lee by one vote. Colds borough was unopposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Chess Results

Carlsbad, September Play in the in- ternational chessmasters' tournament Las resulted to date in the following scores: Schlechter, 10 Tiechmann, 91s; Aotlewi, S1s; Marshall, Alechine. 7k each Ruben stein, Suechting, Vidmar, Cohn, each; Peris, Tartakower, Kostic, Leonhardt, Gis each; Chotimirski. Duras, Chajes, 6 each; Spielman. Lowenfisch, Burn, Jaffe, Neim- zowitch, 5ia each: Joyner. 5. Alapln, 41s; Fahrni, s: Rabinowitsch, 2h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Sugar Going Up

New York, September 7.-The price of sugar continues to advance owing to the reports of serious shortage in the new crop and the market today reached the highest since July 1s90-5a cents a pound.
 This advance was accompanied by the announcement of another 10 point rise in refined sugar with standard granulated quoted at 6ia cents. The advances have been chiefly due to the sensational strength of the European markets and unfavorable reports from the European beet crop, although Cuban crop prospects are also said to be under the average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Oppose Liverpool Plan

Atlanta, September 7.-Announcement was made today that the Southeastern Cotton Buyers association, at a meet ing here yesterday, went on record as opposed to the proposed central bureau plan ot handling bills of lading as sug- gested by the Liverpool conference com- mittee. A committee of three was named to attend the New Orleans conference on September IS 10 voice the associations ppsit iDn.i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Citizens Unarmcd

Eufaula, okla, September 7.-Before the trial of Pony starr, charged with cattle stealing began here today Pre- siding Judge Presilc B. Cole ordered Sheriff McCunc to disarm every man in Eufaula. Starr is said to be the lead CT of a feud faction in Muskogee coun ty Tonight the weapons of both the Starr and the anti-Starr factions arc stacked in Sheriff McCunes office. A jury was secured today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Federation Refused

Marshall, Texas. September IT, The question of meeting union representatives as federated body arose on the Texas and Pacific railroad here today and was decided against the men. F. H. Anthony, superintendent of machinery on the Texas and Pacific, re- fused to meet q committee of eight. rep the road as a federated body, telling them that he would meet them singly as rep resentativcs of their unions after 30 days notice. The present contracts of the men are about to expire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
SEPTEMBER STAG
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB

The September stag at the Birmingham Athletic club tonight promises to be better than ever.
 Several amateur bouts in both wrestling and boxing, ending with the always pleas ing battle royal will take up part Of the evening" ending with a six-round exbihi- ton between Jordan and Robinson, two well known boxers.
 As usual, this entertainment will be fires to the members and their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
May Admit Reporters

Concord, x. H.. September T.-Newspa- per men may attend the taking of de- positions in the case of George w. Glow CT of Lead, S. D., against Henry M. Baker, executor of the will of Ar. Glow CTS mother, Mrs. Baker G. Eddy. ac- cording to a rule made late today by Chief Justice Robert M Wallace of the SllneriOr court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
To Rescue AcOsta

Mexico City, September 7.-Three hun dred armed men from the vicinity of Vera Cruz are marching upon Tuxpam with the avowed intention of rescuing Acosta the rebel whose career was checked by the JefeSfolitico after he mad captured" the towns of Fanuco and Ozouluama, according to a dispatch from Vera Cruz to El Imparcia tonight. Tine rescung party is enlivening it's marcn by shouting viva Reyes" although this it not taken to mean that General Ber- nardo Reyes is directing their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Imports and Exports Decrease

London, September I-The August statement of the board of trade shows decrease of SIp65.5Oo in imports and S1i,- Gs0,5oJ in exports. The principal decrease in imports was in raw material, while manufactured goods showed the main falling off i'll exports, despite an Increase of $5,0DO.G00 in cotton textiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Mail on Wrecked Ship

Washington, September 7.-More than 100 pouches of United States mail des- tined for Bolivia were on board the Chi lean steamer Tucapel, which was wreck ed near Molendo September 1. American Minister Knowles reported that this still ran be saved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Political Congress

Denver. Colo, Sepembter 1.-The off cial call for the American political con gross to be held here November II to 16, is given governors of states, mayors, boards of county commissioners, com mercial organizations and horticultural bodies to name delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Deaths and Funerals
John Martin

John Martin, aged 69 years, died yes- terday morning at local infirmary. MT. Martins home was in Paris, Texas. where the body has been taken for in- telment He is survived by his wioow and three sons. Hugh Martin and James Martin of this city, and H. D. Martin of Houston, Texas. The funeral services will be attended by the Paris camp of Confederate Veterans, also the comman- dery of Knights Templar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Aviator Tcnaud Dies

Lima. Peru, September 7.-The Peru vian aviator, Carlos Tenaud, died to- day as n result of injuries received while making flight here last Feb- ruary when his spinal column was frao- tured in fall,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Hai-Chai Arrives September 6

Washington, September 1.-The Chinese cruiser Hai-Chai, which has been In Brit ish waters several months, will arrive in New York September 10. The ship is commanded by Rear Admiral Ching Pin Kwang It is expected the visitors will be received at Beverly and officially en- tertained in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Major Nandiyer Dies

Hisginsville, Mo-. September 7.-Major Charles II. Nandiver. one of Stone wall Jacksons staff in the civil war. lat CT newspaper publisher at Keyser, w. Va. and prominent in Missouri politics, died today of paralysis, aged 72. 40 came to Missouri in the sos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Barkley's Body Recovered

body of Braxton Barkley, who was drowned in the Yadl<in river, 10 miles north of Spencer last Sunday. has been found at Devils Den, several miles from the scene of the young mans death,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
PERSONAL

Wilson Brown yesterday returned from New York city
 w. $. Andrews, general superintendent of transportation for the Queen and Cres- cent route, was in the city yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08

Indianapolis, Ind, September 7.-'ThanjS God there is no campaign this fall'' said former Speaker Joseph c. Cannon, who was in the city today. And I shall make no political speeches. I am not talking politics now for this reason-whats the use? What good would it do? I'm going back home and hustle-I will have to pay my debts this winter"
 After having ridden at the rate of 64 miles an hour in an automobile around the course of the Indianapolis speedway this afternoon, MT. Cannon departed for his home at Danyille. I'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Uncle Joe Still At It

Kankakee, 1I., September I--F Ormer Sjeaker Joseph G. Cannon will be a can didate for reelection to Congress from the Danvlle district, and if there should be a republican House will try 10 resume the speakership. according to an announcement today at the Kankakee fair. Mir. Cannon was not present but the announcement was made by men who said they had re- ceived word from him within 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08

SHAW. the Underta;er. Phones D. JOHNS Undertaking Co.,, Phones 1902 LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 70.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-26
Hin and Gou,o 10 ECONOMICS.

Denver, Colo. Aug. 26.-That the
Hin and Gould railroads are prepar-
ms to follow the example OF the Har-
riman lines and enter upon a cam
paign Of retrenchment, is the state
ment made today, by Denver railroad
men.
The expected retrenchment win be
in the nature OF the discharge of
any clerks, shopmen, etc, without
whom the roads can at present
get along. II Is believed that ehere
win be no decrease In the number of
trains operated hut rhtner that the
operating department forces win liza
reduced TO tie minimum number of
men whom it is possible to operate
trains.
A department local road officer said
today:
"rhe railroads are looking ahead
a bit. They are considering the fact
that soon their revenues viii be re-
duced materially by the compulsory
readjustment of rates under the re-
cent rulings Of the Interstate Com
merce commission and they arc talk
Ing the bull by the hons and are
cutting their expenses now while the
old rates are In force so that their
margins Of profits for n few weeks
may be large enough to overcome the
deficit they expect during the first
few weeks the new rates are in force.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-26
Hosiery.

Here are bargains that are genuine
If you will take the trouble TO come
in, you will be convinced.
Children's good black ribbed Hose,
all sizes, you never saw n better one
at IL 1-2c. Sizes 5 to 10, sale price 90
Children's heavy and light weight
ribbed Hose, our regular 15c hose,
sizes 1-2 TO 10, special sale price
-. ......., ,............. IL 1-2c
Extra Infants csc red mercerlzed lace
Hose, sizes 4 f-2 10 O. These hose
are actually worth csc. Special sale
price, pair ..........,.,.,....... 10c
Infants fancy Hose, i0c kind, sizes
b 4 l., . and ) t-2,, special =. @ 1-2c
Infants white, blue an dpink Hose
f0c. Misses 25c White lace and some
ribbed Hose, but not all sizes,
special sale price eif...,,,,,.. $50
We have silk Lisle Hose made TO
sell at 25c, owing 20 the fact that
they nre seconds, all sizes 1-2 10
10, we will sell them during this
sale, per pair ............ 15c
case OF 25c, and 19c black Hose,
sizes 8 1-2 to 10, all go In this sale
Ut s'.'s.'.... ........ ....... loo
Ladies heavy ribbed top Hose, one
that viii wear like iron, all sizes,
\ f-2 to 10 ................ $50
I case of ladies 1Oc Hose, the best 1Oc
Hose ever cold over a counter, spec
ial sale price. por ....... q i-2c
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-26
TRAINS COLLIDE
ON THE HOOKING
Freight Train Hits Passeng-
er at Prospect.
TRAINS BADLY DAMAGED
Wreck Occurs at the Pros
pect Station.
No One Injured by Everybody Badly
Shalsen---Baggage Cas- Has Side
Crusbed---4Freight Engine Thrown
From Track Into Bank.

Prospect, Aug. 6.-(Special) )--South
bound passenger No SO, which arrives
at Prospect at 1881 -. m. was side
swiped by north bound freight No.
Srd-95, Friday evening.
The freight train pulled by one of
the new engines had taken the north
bound siding to let the south bound
passenger pass. IL was in the clear
and running slow and evidentally the
air brakes failed to work sufficiently
TO stop the train, owing to the force
of the moving cars behind, and 1t
collded with the passenger which
had ran a little too far past the sta
ton. The writer was less than 200
feet from the place where the ncci-
dent happened. Before the trains col
lided cry of horror came from near
iy all the passengers on the train,
as they saw the freight engine, APP
preaching. Instantly following was
the crash, during which time the pas
sengers were nearly frantic. Every
one on the train was badly checked
but fortunately no one received any
injuries. "a ~ 4
The freight engine mad struck No.
SO in the front end of the passenger
car, smashing it and throwing the
freight engine about four feet off the
traclt-plowing into the embank-
ment. The side of the baggage car
was mashed In, but the passenger en-
gine escaped all injuries, being fur
ther down the track.
The frightened passengers were put
aboard the remaining cars and an
other engine pulled them to arion
From there they continued their
journey over the Pennsylvania rail-
road to Columbus.
The wreck thrain arrived from Coz
lumbus at 12 O'clock and was not
long in clearing the main track. 1t
required MUCH work with the der
rlcks and hydraulic jacks to place the
engine on the track again, but all
was fortunate that the wreck was no
worse. af
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-26
why It Succeeds
Because IT'S For One Thing Only, and
Marion People Appreciate This.

Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing well brings sue
csss.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing
only
They help sick kidneys.
They relieve bacltache, kidney and
bladder trouble
Here is relisple evidence to prove
II. l aat
Mrs. John Hipp, SCI Maple street,
Bucytiis Ohio, says: Il cannot speak
too highly in praise of Doan's KID
ney Pills. suffereuffered severely
from pains through the small of my
back and It was only with great
difficulty that / was able to arise
from a stopped position. When /
learned of Doan's Kidney Pills, l pro-
cured a box and It was not long after
using them that was restored to
health" statement given In 1900
A Lasting Cure.
on November 80, 1907, Mrs. Hipp
said: Although 1t is seven years
since / first used Doan's idney Pills,
/ can say that hold just as high
an opinion of them. / have enjoy
ed good health since they cured me-"
For sails by all dealers. Price 80
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Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-26
PROMOTERS ARE IN
MARION TODAY
Working For Line From Sidney TO
Marion.

j. r. SNOWFALL OF Evansville. In
diana, ]. c. Martin and II. l.. Whar-
ton of Belle Center. Ohio. were In
the city today endeavoring to inter
est Marion business men in the pro-
posed new interurban line from Lew
istown reservoir to Marion or possibly
from Sidney to Marion. Three routes
have been proposed for tnis line but
the promoters are working on the one
regarded as the most desirable. 1T
would take the line through Jackson
Center, starting at Sidney, through
Russels Point, Orchard Island. Belle
Center Ridgeway. Mt. Victory La
Rue and to Marion.
The three promoters state that they
have been meeting with much en-
couragement.