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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
PITCHER RESENTS
 ARTISTS CRITICISM

Chicago, August 23.-Tom Hughes. a pitcher of the Washington American team, and Edward Johnson, a Chicago artist, fought out a lively encounter in an alley back of a downtown hotel to- night until stopped and arrested by the police. Both men took severe drubbings and were bleeding freely when arrested.
 The trouble started in the grill room. of the hotel. when Johnson criticised Hughes pitching in Tuesdays game against the Chicago Americans. Hughes is said to have suggested that he and Johnson settle their differences of opinion by a round at fistcuffs.
 You're on," Johnson replied. If you can't fight any better than you pitch, I'll win easily"
 Charles King was selected as referee Hughes and Johnson repaired to the alley, removed hats. coats and neck wear, and then the fight began
 King and Johnson were forced to spend a night in a cell at the police station for their part in the bout. Hughes was released on a cash bond and departed for Detroit with is team. Before he left however, Hughes shook hands with Johnson and declared the incident closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
CLAYTON RECEIVES
 FIRST BALE COTTON
Chiffon County's Teachers Are Hav- ing a Successful
 Institute

Clanton, August 23.-fSpecial, fTanton received her first cotton of the isi1-l2 season yesterday morning. II was sold by A H. Mims to w. l. Mullins for 1els cents per pound. Within an hour after the first bale was received second bale. raised by c. W. Jones, was received. The marketing of these two bales beats last seasons first bale by T. days.
 Clanton has been in the hands of the school teachers this week. The Chiffon county teachers institute was called 10 order last Monday morning by Prof. R. V. Algood of Avondale. who is conduct ing the sessions.
 Mrs Truett of Mobile has charge of the musical department of the institute and Miss McGaugh of Montgomery con- ducts the primary department. One hum dred and ten Chiffon county teachers an- swered the roll call on Tuesday morn ing.
 Mir G. I. Speer, one of Chiffon county g foremost citizens, died at his home near Mapleville Monday and was buried at Isabell church graveyard on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
THAW ANSWERS
 WIPES PETITION

Pittsburg, Pa, August 23.-An answer was filed today by Harry K. Thaw, through his attorney, former Gov. Will liam A. Stone, to the petition of his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. in which Judge l.. l.. Davis was asked to appoint a lunacy commission to take charge of the income of Thaw in this state and provide for the support of the wife. Thaw's income is said to be O,000 a year.
 Thaw claims the verdict of the jury in New York state was not a finding that he was insane and that the decree con- fning him in Mattaewan was statutory entirely and not a proceeding as to the lunacy of Thaw. He claims the fact that he is still confined in the Matteawan hos pital under the order of the court, does not judieially or in any way establish his present insanity. The answer al leges the petition asks the court to do what it has no authority to do.
 In the second part of the answer Thaw states:
 Your affiant is not at present insane. He is quite capable of attending to his own affairs, and does attend to his own affairs. He transacts his own business. If there was ever any Arrangement men tally the affiant has entirely recovered from 1t and is now in the possession of al his mental faculties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
HERRING WILL HEAD
 ORDER OF EAGLES

San Francisco, August 23.-Fran kE. Herring of South Bend Ind. will be elected grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles tomorrow, without opposition. William J, Bren- nan of Plttsburg will be grand worthy vice president, and for these and other grand officers there will be only one ticket
 This ends the fiercest struggle for the presidency in the history of the order. J. ]. Cusack of San Francisco, who withdrew his candidacy for the presi- dency. was followed by other so-called insurgent candidates in view of numer- ous concessions to their demands for Legislation affecting the order.
 These concessions include the reg ulation and supervision of the expendi- lures of grand officers; the adoption of regular annual budget and the as sessment of a per capita tax to meet 1t, and a rule preventing any grand offi- cer seeking reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
CATHOLICS ID MEET
 AT LOUISVILLE, KY.

Columbus, O., August 23.-With tho election of officers and the selection oe Louisville, Ky, as the convention place next year, business sessions of the Ameri- can Federation of Catholic societies ended here today. Several social affairs remain on the programme which will be consud- ed tomorrow with a meeting of editors of Catholic newspapers and magazines.
 President Edward Feeney of Brooklyn. was reelected as were Secretary Anthony Matre of St. Louis; treasurer, C. H. Schulte of Detroit; Marshal, J. West of Kansas City, Kansas, and color bear CT, Chief Horn Cloud of the Sioux In- dians, South Del<ota. The vice presidents chosen are: J. K. Calkers, Newark, N. J.; TT. P. Flynn, Chicago; J. A. Golfer, Shakope, Minnesota; J. J. Hynes, Buff falo; J. J. Began, St. Paul, Mnn. and J. w. Phelps, Dallas, Texas
 Those named for the executive commit- tee are:
 Most Rev. s. J. Messmer, Milwaukee; Rt. Rev ]. A. McFaul, Trenton, N J.: T. ]. Cannon, Chicago; Nicholas Conner, Dubuque, Iowa; T. w. Immehur, Pitts burg; Daniel Duffy, Pottsville, Pa; Charles Denechaud, New Orleans: John Whalen, New York; F. ". Heckenkamp, Jr., Quincy, ILL; H. B. Cunningham, Bos- ton, C. w Wallace, Columbus
 Los Angeles and Birmingham. Ala, were the opponents of Louisville for the next convention city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
MAKES A SEVERE
 ATTACK ON LAURIER

Winnipeg, Man, August 23.-An inter sting feature of the dominion election campaign today was vigorous denuncia- ton of the Laurier government by Jo- seph Martin, NJ. F., for St. Pancras, London, England, former attorney gen eral of Manitoba, and ex-premier Of Brit ish Columbia. Martin is liberal, and is strong for reciprocity.
 ''Reciprocity will undoubtedly mean more money for Canada, and more money for Canadians, and would be good thing for Canada in this respect said Martin. But in my opinion, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, during the last 10 or P years has given Canada the worst administration in the whole world. I know there is more cor ruption in Canada today than there ever has been. A verdict in fayvr ol the government in the present election would mean conformation of this state oi affairs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
RIFLE RANGES
 ARE COMPLETED

Camp Perry, O., August 23.-The ranges of the national rifle match were completed today. This Is the first of the three big matches conducted under the auspices of the war department. The shooting began with the skirmish run and continued for the 200-yard rapid fire and the 200-yard slow fire.
 Shooting at the 60o-yard stage was begun, but owing to the large numb CT of entries this stage will not be com pleted until tomorrow morning. King of Iowa Is high man up to the 1000- yard range The high men, with their scores, follow:
 Sergent C. M. King, Iowa, 24O, Sergeant c. M. Smith, army, infantry 239; Sergeant c. J. Vanamburg, Mas sachusetts, 236; Lieut.. George c. Shaw infantry, 235; Capt. F. w. Holt, Dis trict of Columbia, 235; Ensign F. W. Amsden, navy. 233.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
ENGINEER SCREWS
 SCALDED ID DEATH Well Known Aan Meets Death at EaSLThOmas
 on Frisco Engine

W T. Screws. one of the best known locomotive engineers in the district was scalded to death yesterday at East Thomas by the overturning of Frisco engine on which he was the engineer.
 The accident occurred about o'clock while Mir. Screws was running the en- zine toward Birmingham. When near ing the East Thomas crossing the en- zine jumped the track and overturned and before the unfortunate man could be rescued he was scalded to death by the escaping steam.
 MT. Screws resided in Birmingham and is survived by wife and numer- ous relatives. He was brother-in- law to Mrs. Fergus w. McCarty, Mrs Paul Stfth, Mrs. Jake Rush. John Stein and Charles Stein. No funeral arrange ments have been made
 A J. McCass, fireman on the same engine received a cut about two inches long on his right ankle. It was very slight injury. He is a married man and lives at Pratt City MT McCass was taken to Copeland's InfirmaTy in Greens ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Shapiro Warmly Greeted

Isadore Shapiro was introduced It was several minutes before he could speak on account of the applause which greeted him. After discussing the is sues of the campaign, he took up a statement that had appeared in one of the opposition papers in which slight ing references were made about him, which he said. was a comtemptible and damnable lie" He said that it was regretable that unfair and indecent methods had been adopted by the oppo- sition, but that the people would never stand for such unfair methods.
 He closed with an eloquent perora- tion In which he said he hoped that after the campaign was over, the lead CTS would clasp hands and sing Ny County, It Is of Thee"
 Len Greer was the next speaker. and highly entertained the crowd with a strong and witty speech. His refer ence to Admiral Hobson' and Willie Upchureh" caused much amusement, and box was passed Willie would be there. " He urged the voters to vote out the blind tiger and bring about a better condition in the city and county.
 Leon McCord was the last speaker, and. as he got up to speak, was vocifer- ously chered Mir McCord made a great speech in which he paid his respects to the opposition for their attacks on him and kept the audience convulsed with numerous anecdotes. The meet ing was closed by MT. Moore thanking those present for their attention and urging them to go to the polls and vote for the regulated saloon and the best interests of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
THREE KILLED IN
 BIG HOTEL FIRE

Parkersburg, w. Va, August 23.-Three persons were killed, one fatally injured, and several others slightly hurt today as a result of a fire and explosion which damaged the Chancellor hotel.
 The dead are:
 Floyd Smith. aged 15 years, son of a prominent captain.
 George Washing ton and Harry Hall negroes.
 Robert Daws. aged H. was badly crushed and will die, while a number of others, among them Chester Kraft, a well-known business man, sustained mi- nor injuries.
 In the midst of the fire there was a terrific explosion. Escaping gas ignited in the assembly room on the seventh floor and the east wall on that story collapsed. The falling debris demolished a one-story brick building. It was here that the victims were caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
BOSH! WHAT IS A MARASCHINO CHERRY? :?

Washington, August 23.-The question. What is whisky?" having been answered officially by presidential ruling, the pure food experts of the department of agri culture have now taken up the other com ponent of the seductive cocktail, and have pronounced the query, What is a maras- chino cherry?" holding that maraschino cherries should be bottled in maraschino liquor and not In a compound of ben zaldehyde, oil of almonds and glucose, the government asked for the seizure and condemnation of 15 cases of what 1t claims are only limitations of real maras- chinos
 The libel was filed in the district su- preme court here today, the alleged false maraschinos being In the possession of a local wine distributing concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
FRENCH LEARN TO
 COOK IN AMERICA

Chicago, August 23.-"The French are now taking their cooking lessons from America" declared G. Cowan, steward of the Union League club, Chicago, to- night, addressing the convention Of the International Stewards association.
 America has stopped it's heavy eat- ing" he continued. Banquet menu is no longer measured with tape. Light eating is at present the rule. The aver age man today consumes about one-half the food the man with similar activities did 20 years ago. The day of rich food is past. Simplicity and quality are he keynote of the modern school in the se- lection and preparation of food''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Rodriguez Elected President

Rio Janerio, August zo-Jose carlos Rodriguez, director or the Jourhal des Commercial, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd Brazil company, the big gast steamship company in South 1,narica. He represents the govern ment and the Bank of Brazil interests, and will retain his position only until the affairs of the line are adjusted. Recently the Bank of Brazil foreclosed its mortgage on the company and a temporary receiver was appointed. It is considered possible that an American syndicate may take over the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Stimson to Inspect Army

Washington, August 23.-ln order to become better acquainted with the mll- itary conditions of the country, Secre- tary of War Stimson, accompanied oy Gen. Leonard Wood. chief of stan or the army, will start on trip or in- spection of army posts and fortinca- tions September Is. They will visit the sea coast defenses in the south ana the Texas and Arizona frontier. They VIII go as far west as Forts Huechuca ana Apache, Ariz., returning to Washing ton by the way of Forts Riley ana Leavenworth. Kan. where the service schools will be inspected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Make Aviator Out of ChaE..!er

Washington, August 23.-Captain Charles D. Chandler, commander of the army aviation training grounds at Col lege Park. Md, today was ordered to the Wright Aeronautical school for course of instruction to equip him as an expert military aviator. While at Col lege Park, Captain Chandler has dis- played adaptibility for aeronautics and it is the intention of the war depart ment not only to place him Ill command Of inc training school, but to make him one of its principal instructors of the additional young officers who will soon be detailed to College Park. He will finish his training September 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
DETERIORATION OF
 COTTON IS REPORTED

Montgomery, August 23.-(Special.)- Commissioner of Agriculture Reuben F. Kolb has heard from six commissioners of agriculture of the south, in answer to inquiries, in which the information Is is noticeable throughout the country. The average is given as 20 per cent
 Tennessee alone is the only one of the six states so far heard from which an- nounces no depreciation of the crop. while the commissioners of the states of Flor ida, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi and Arkansas announce a deterioration of 20 per cent each. Alabama's deterioration is placed at 20 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Shortage in Tobacco Crop

Lexington, Ky, August 23.-The burley tobacco crop of Kentucky which last year was estimated to be aoo,0oo.ooo pounds will not amount to more than 5o.ooO,Goo. This year. it is believed. The great shortage is due to the worst drought in 9 years. Hail stones, which recently damaged or destroyed 200 growing crops and the fail ure of hundreds of farmers who were members of the burley society to plant tobacco this year on account of the large amount of pooled crop of other years still unsold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
TAFT ATTACKS
 "NOSTRUMS" OF
 MODERN REFORM
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

to have admitted to the country and may enact others. or that this is sub ject of democratic policy which no for eign country can interfere In, unless 1t is covered by a treaty, and then it may become properly question of treaty con- struction. But in the absence of treaty it is now an arbitral question.
 With reference to the right to in volve the United States in a controversy over the obligations of several southern states to pay bonds issued during re. construction. but which have been re- pudiated: It is sufficient to say that such a question would not come within the treaty. for the treaty only affects cases hereafter arising and the question of the southern bonds arose some years ago."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Killed By Emery Wheel

Easton Pa, August 23.-A bursting em- cry wheel yesterday killed Edward Blase- cadado, young Cuban sent to the United States to learn the machnist trade and mechanical engineering in the plant of the Treadwell Engine company near here. He was operating the wheel when 1t burst and a fragment fractured his skull. Blasecadado came from a prominent and wealthy family at Chapara, Cuba. He was 21 years of age. The body prob ably will be taken to his home by two other young Cubans who came to Easton to pursue similar line of study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Study Boil WeeviI

Natchez, Miss, August 2S-A party of 25 Georgans. accompanied by G. H. Afford of the farmers cooperative department in the department of agri- culture, were here today to study the work of the boil weevil and the best way to combat that pest They went to the chamber of commerce and ad : dresses were delivered by former Presi- dent Sim H. Lowenberg and C, h' Byrnes, both advising diversificatlon and raising live stock, with cotton as surplus crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Eagles to Hold Election

San Francisco, August 23.-Joseph J. Cussack and Frank E. Herring were nam ed as opposing candidates today for grand president of the fraternal order of Eagles. The election will be held to- morrow.
 John F. Maloney of watertown, N. r., has announced himself as insurgent can didate for grand secretary. The old guard candidate is John s. Parry of San Fran cisco.
 The report of grand treasurer Finlay McRea shows a cash balance of s29, ,523 an increase of nearly 5000 over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Bailey. Endorsement Dies

Austin, Tex, August 23.-A resolution indorsing United States Senator 13aiey's s stand on tariff matters died today in the state senate's committee on commerce and manufacture. The committee, by unanimous vote, refused to report it to the open senate. While no reason was forthcoming from committeeman for the decision, 1t is believed that the members were actuated by a desire to keep away from furthr complications in state politf- cal matters at this time in view of the legislative investigation being made into alleged irregularities in the recent state wide prohibition election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Alleged Gamblers Arrested

Balston. N. Y., August 23.-on 'ho charge that they had bet a dollar on race at the Eastern New York Irottins circuit meet here today, R. H. Spence or Schenectady, and Patrick Mckinney or Rotterdam Junction, were arrested C. M. Gridley of Schenectady was also ar rested, the complainant against all three being Fred Turner, who alleged that ne saw Mckinney and Spence bet dollar on the race and place the stakes in Grldiey hands. The men we're held for examina- ton on a charge of gambling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
A PROFITABLE FIRE

St. Louis. August 23.-The east ap- proach to Eads bridge caught fire from a burning warehouse in East St. Louis this afternoon and for a time destruction of the wooden portion was threatened. More than s250 in toll was collected from persons who crossed the bridge to watch the fire, which amount, it Is said, will cover the damage to the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Steamer Reports Massacres

Victoria B. C., August 23.-A reign or terror in the New Hibrines, including massacres, cannibalism and general st- Jacks on missions is reported by tho steamer Marama, which arrived from Australia. The joint administration of the British and French in the islands is declared to be in chaotic condition. Three French sailors were captured by the natives and later eaten by cann,oals. The French warship Kersaint Is now on the way to the islands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
} Fleet Ready for War Game

Norfolk, Va, August 2.-The third di- vision of the Atlantic battleship fleet, which is to engage in an elaborate war game off the Virginia Capes early in Sep tember, arrived in Hampton Roads to- day for ammunition, coal and general stores. The ships that came in were the Missouri, Maine. Mississippi Minnesota and Idaho They dropped anchor off Old Point Comfort at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
LYNCH LAW BY

LYNCH LAW BY
 REV. l.. (. BRANsCOMBE
 q AM NOT IN FAVOR OF NOB RULE, BUT WHEN THE MOB GOES AFTER THE NEGRO BRUTE WHO HAS COMMITTED THAT NAMELEsS CRIME, THEN TIT SHOULD GO AFTER THOSE MEN WHO RUN THE SA- LOOMS AND AFTER THAT GO AFTER THE MEN WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR BRINGING TT BACK"
 THESE WORDS WERE UTTERED BY REV. l.. (. BRANSCOMBE FROM THE PULPIT OF THE FIRST M. E. CHURCH, ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 13.
 THE lNTOLERANT DIFFERENCES OF PROHIBITION EXTREMISTS IL- LUSTRATE THE IMPATIENCE OF FANATICS WHO INSATIABLY AWAIT THE BURNING AT THE STAKE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HONESTLY ADVOCATE THE LEGALIZED SALE OF LIQUORS. ss :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
SOUTHERN BELL TO
 MAKE BOND ISSUE

Atlanta August 23-A deed of trust covering an authorization of s50,OO00o bond issue, has been filed by the South ern Bell Telephone company in the su- perior court of this (F'ulton) county, It was announced here today. The deed is made to the Bankers Trust company and John H. Parsons of New York as trustees. Ten millions have been issued to date. The company pays taxes in Goer- gia, Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Florence McCarty

Florence McCarty, the 5-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. NJ. McCarty, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 709 South Twenty-ffth street. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Haytien Exiles Arriving

Kingston, Jamaica, August 23.-More Haytien exiles, some of them unfriendly to President Leconte, are arriving heres one of them, an adherent of former President Simon, was obliged to wrap himself in Spanish flag to escape the violence of mob that threatened him as he was about to leave Hayti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Harry Daniell

The funeral services over the body of Harry Daniel. the young boy who was killed by the New Orleans Flyer, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, 2402 Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Deaths and Funerals
E. BOyett Sanders

F.. Boyett Sanders, aged 20 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of his parents 2612 Avenue F. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the residence, with in- terment In Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
MISS PALMER ASKS
 SISTERS RELEASE

Cincinnati, August 2s-Miss Alice Pal mer of Atlanta, Ga, began habeas corpls proceedings here today to secure the re- lease of her sister, Miss Annie Palmer, also of Atlanta, from a sanitarum here. Miss Annie was made an inmate of the sanitarium, it Is said following a ner- vous breakdown due to voerstudy, reports from Atlanta. indicating that she &C., quiesced in her relatives decision to send her there. Miss Alice, however, is said to have protested against the decision from the first. The hearing was post poned until tomorrow.
 Atlanta, August 23.-The Misses Palmer are we'll known here. They reside with their sister. Mrs. Dillon Akers, whose home is in Inman Park, a fashionable suburb. Mrs. Cummings, another sister, of Augusta, is a daughter-in-law of Judge Cummings of Augusta, who formerly was a justice of the Massachusetts supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
New Pension Examiner

Montgomery. August 2S-(Special.) )-Gov- ernor O'Neal has appointed H. w. Miller of Millport pension examiner of Lamar county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

For appropriate floral offerings, phone Al. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store, 201S First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

VOTE FOR DIsPENsARY MEANS THE PERPETUATION OF PRESSING CONDITIONS.