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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MUSICIANS ASK
 DYNAMITE PROBE

Atlanta, May 11.-Resolutions con- demning the "McNamara- -McManigal Kidnapping" will be brought before the convention of American Federation of Musicians at their sessions tomorrow morning when the committees of which B. F. Tiller of Asheville, N. O., Is chair man. makes It's report. The resolutions. it is said, will not be a sweeping con demnation of the methods emplcye cd Tn arresting and transporting the pris- oners nor positive assertions of their innocence, but will be more in the na- ture of demand TOT punishment of tho right parties guilty of the dynamtt- ing of the Los Angeles Times build ing in which 21 persons lost their lives.
 Al resolution providing for lobbyist in wash in ston to take care of lesisia- : ton affecting musicians which might come before Congress. was reported adversely by the laws committee at the afternoon session and the commit tees report was sustained by the con : ventfon. Similar action was taken ,n a resolution providing for an arbitra- ton board for each state whose duties would be to settle all differences be- tween locals and musicians and em- ployeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
GROCERS PROTEST
 A PARCELS POST

Atlanta. May 11.-Resolutions de- nouncing the parcels post act now be- fore Congress were unanimously passed by the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association at this afternoons session of their annual convention being held in this city. The question was deemed of such importance that unanimous consent was given to the proposal to consider 1t by the body at large in- stead of having 1t first pass through the usual committees.
 The morning session of the conven- tion was strictly executive, not only the newspaper reporters but the rep resentatives of manufacturers being excluded. At the close of the meeting President J. H. McLaurin declined to discuss the matters under considera- ton, but would not deny that most of the time was consumed in discussion of the charges of the federal govern ment that the association Is an organ ization in restraint of trade.
 New officers will be elected and the next place of meeting chosen at the final session of the convention tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
NEWS OF GREENVILLE Four Men Fined For Violation of Prohibition Law

Greenville, May 11-(Special) )-Circuit court adjourned this morning about II o'clock after finishing the criminal docket There were many pleas of guilty and only one case went to the jury, where there
 was conviction.
 Four white men. all old citizens of this place. were arrested some days ago on
 the charge of violation of the prohibition laws, their cases were called this morn ing and each of them put in plea of
 guilty. and all were most severely repri-
 manded by the judge and fined s10o and
 cost. a total fine of $5s0 in four cases. | The Ehlbert hotel and the Wilkinson
 hotel were both burglarzed last night. At the Ehlbert house the sum of SIS was 1 taken from one of the rooms and at the Wilkinson hotel MT Drivers room was
 entered and besides little pocket change a suit of clothes were stolen. MT. Drive, lis very unfortunate. this was the third time that his room has been entered and
 each time the thief was successful in get. ting booty.
 The county commissioners this after. noon decided to reject all the bids for tn. good roads bonds and the question is sul
 in statu quo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
RAILROADS GIVE
 NOTICE OF UNION

Montgomery, May 11.-(Special)-The secretary of state has been informed of the consolidation of the Pensacola and Perdido Railroad company, the Pensacola, Alabama and Tennessee Railroad com pany and the Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans Railway company, which was ef- fected at Pensacola on April 1s last. The consolidated railroad is known as the Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans Rail- road company the capital stock of which is s75O,O0O The consolidation was ef- fected by the directors of the three roads, who met at Pensacola on April 19.
 The secretary of state has also been in- formed of the incorporation of the Roe buck Springs Investment company of Bir- mingham. The new company is capitalized at 5000; paid in capital, 5000. Incorpor- ators: "A. l.. Fulenwider, w. w. Craw- ford, Nathan L. Miller, Culpepper Exum, Hugh Morrow and B. J. Saunders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MUSICIANS START
 LIVELY DEBATE

Atlanta, May 11.-Questions of jurisdic- tion consumed todays sessions of the convention of the American Federation of Musicians. The biggest fight was pre- cipitated by local No. 526 of Jersey City asking that 1t be allowed to withdraw from allegiance to local No BIO of New York city and govern itself After pro- longed discussion the question was laid aside without any definite action
 The fight for autonomy was led by Philip L. Anon of Jersey City and was opposed by the New York delegates. During the course of the debate Presi- dent Weber relinquished the gavel to es- cape charges of partisanship
 Weber later resumed the chair and sus- tained a point of order that 1t was not the conventions place to decide the dis pute. He announced that the question could be brought up later in the conven- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
.METHOD|STS' WORK
 'PROGRESSESSLOWLY

Chattanooga, May 11-After three days of arduous labor, with three sessions daily the commissioners on Methodist feder- ation had not reached a final agreement when they adjourned at Il o'clock to- night and another session will be held Tomorrow morning. It had been thought certain the commissioners would formu- late a unanimous recommendation to thelr respective general conferences today but several articles in the plan as presented by the subcommittee caused hitch In the proceedings and it is not at all cer- tain when the end will be.
 At the night session it was practically agreed that a recommendation will be made by the commissioners, which makes it certain that the general subject of fed eration will reach the general conferences as they convene and will be referred back to the members of the churches fol action by annual conferences. Should this plan be decided upon federation would not be possible, at the earliest, be fore the year 1917.
 There was noon day luncheon today with the commissioners as guests of the Methodist laymen of this city, and in the afternoon all the commissioners took ar automobile ride to Chickamauga park, the first social engagement in which all have participated.
 The first report of the item suggested change of names and recommended two names-Methodist Episcopal church in America and the Methodist church. This item was passed over informally to be taken up later on, but it seems that this has been the fate of each item of recommendation, and not one beyond a few immaterial things have been adopted. One important item on the definition of the oreeds brought forth a lot of dis cussion, when the old arguments raised at the Birmingham conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, were revived, but che matter was laid aside for further consideration.
 It seems that one of the commissioners is willing to become an obstacle in the way of the proposed federation and hence the belief that the report in its present form, with a few minor amendments will be adopted merely as a tentative plan and referred to the general confer ences of the churches for final disposl. tion
 The commission made much headwaI at today's session and a number of items and recommendations of the sub-commit tee were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
REBELS ORGANIZE
 AGUA PR|ETA PORT

Agua Preta. Mex, May n.-(Vfa Doug las, Ariz)-The rebels are busy with preparations for the esta blishment here of their provisional government for the state of Sonora. The customs house wila be opened in the morning and Washing ton will be notified that proper officials have been appointed to do business. Meanwhile no one is allowed to cross the line except for good reasons.
 Isidor Escobosa, with about 100 men, arrived today to form the nucleus of the insurrecto garrison. Escobosa was in command of the force that captured Moc- tezuma Tuesday. The federal had en- trenched in the surrounding hills, but the night before the attack there were many desertions from their ranks to the rebel side and the trenches were taken without opposition.
 After a skirmish in the town itself. which lasted but a few minutes, the fed erals surrendered. Their loss was two dead, the insurrectos having none.
 Escobosa left garrison of 800 in Moc- tezuma and sent 200 others to Arzipe.
 There was no fighting at Cananea to- day, advces to this effect having been received by a private telephone line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
THE C|GARMAKERS
 ABANDON STRIKE

Tampa, Fla, May 11.-At a meeting of the committees representing the five cigar
 makers unions in this city tonight It was
 unanimously decided to call off the strike
 inaugurated yesterday, and a manifesto
 was issued calling the men back to their benches tomorrow morning.
 The action of the joint committee to- night involves 10000 cigarmakers, 5000 of whom walked out yesterday, and the re-
 mainder failed to return to work this morning. In a few of the independent factories the workmen returned for a short while in order to make up the to- baceo which had been wet down, and which would otherwise have gone to ruin. As soon as they completed this work, however they walked out again and joined the strikers at the labor halls. where speeches were made at intervals during the day.
 There was some slight disturbance in West Tampa early this morning when strikers attempted to interfere with a body of workmen going into one of the independent factories to finish up tobacco which had been prepared over night. The prompt interference of the police how ever, prevented anything further than ltW ISl lsHlS.
 The decision of the joint advisory com mittee tonight followed a conference be- tween Circuit Judge Joseph B. Wall this afternoon and attorneys for the strike leaders, who were recently sentenced on conviction of conspiracy charges. Attor- neys had previously advised the strikers that their cause was hopeless one, and their demonstration could not possibly avail anything for the defendant leaders. Judge Wall assured the strikers, through their attorneys, that he would see that they were granted every privilege of an appeal to the supreme court on habeas corpus wrts, and that they would be given. ample time in which to prepare pe- titions for a pardon, the defendants to be allowed their liberty on bail in the meantime.
 The attempt of the cigar workers to get the other trade bodies of the city to strike with them out of sympathy failed the members of the other unions declaring that the action of the cigar workers was an unjust imposition on them, and that the strike was without justice as to cause. It Is expected that every man who left his work yesterday will be al work Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
WRIGHT HEADS
 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Fifty-first COnclave Comes To Close After Elect
 ing Officers

Montgomery, May 11.-(SpeciaL)- The fifty-first annual conclave of the grand cornmandery, Knights Templar. which convened in this city Wednesday at noon, adjourned this afternoon after one of the most interesting sessions held in years.
 The session of the conclave began at s:30 o'clock this morning, a which time several reports were read and other business of an official nature was transacted
 The sessions of the conclave were of a most interesting nature, the 200 or more delegates who were present at testing not only to their pleasure in attending the meetings of the com mandery, but to the enjoyment derived from their visit to Montgomery.
 The main business of the commandery during the morning session was the cleo ton of officers for the coming year. The following were selected:
 Grand commander, Louis J. Wright or Talladega.
 Deputy grand commander, Louis M. Mosley of Union Springs.
 Generallissimo, Charles P. Martin or Woodstock. -,,,, r Grand captain general William h' Bingham, Tuscaloosa.
 Senior warden, Hartsford L. Ison or Gadsden.
 Grand junior warden, William W. Ran son Birmingham. Grand treasurer, Francis M. StllweI | Selma.
 Grand secretary, George A. Beauchamp | Montgomery. Grand prelate, Stewart Mcqueen. Mont | gomery.
 Grand standard bearer, Julian F. Epearman, Anniston.
 Grand sword bearer, Duncan c. Car | michael, Dothan.
 Grand warden, John F. Falck, Mobile | After the election of officers the com mandery selected Selma, Ala, as the | next place of meeting. which will occur | on the second Wednesday in May, 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
MAN ACCUSED OF MURDER|NG BABY

Hefin, May 11.-Buchanan Monroe, a farmer, is in jail here, charged with the murder of his infant child. He was ar rested while on the road walking back to his former home in Harreson county Georgia, to bury the child. The child was only months old and would no, nurse at it's mothers breast. Thinking Il end of it's tongue and it bled to death
 Making tiny coffin out of boards, he put the child in it, and, strapping the bundle on his shoulders, started back tc Georgia. Neighbors reported the matter to Sheriff Ford. who overlook Monroe and brought him here. He was ignorant of the fact that he had committed ar alleged crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
REYNOLDS HEADS
 THE BLACK FEARS

University. May 1.-tSpecial.)-At the final meeting of the Blackfriars, the dra- matic club of the university, the fol- lowing were elected for the ensuing year: Lawrence L. Reynolds of Ozark, presi- dent Miss Mabel Burgess, vice presi- dent M. A. Rogers, business manager; A. w. Mathis, property man; E. H. strode. press agent; Julien straussburger' secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
WILLARD T. SANBORN
 DIES AT HOSPITAL

Willard T. Sanborn, aged 51 years. died last night at 11:45 o'clock at St. vincent's hospital, after an illness lasting several weeks MT. Sanborn was senior member of the firm of w. T. Sanborn Co.,, ma chinists. The body will be sent to Dover, N. H., this afternoon by Shaw & Son.
 MT. Sanborn lived at 1014 North Nine teenth street, and is survived by @ widow and son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
TWO GIRLS DROWN
 IN ALABAMA RIVER

Montgomery. May 11.-Ella Moody aged 16, and Annie Belle Grace. aged 12. were drowned in the Alabama river five miles above here late this aft ernoon. Mrs. R. s. Moody, the mother of Ella Moody, went to the rescue of her daughter and went under several times before some men rescued her. The Moody girl could swim and lost her life in trying to save the Grace girl, who got out over her depth. The body of the Moody girl has been re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Mrs. Mary Sarah Whiteside

Mrs. Mary Sarah Whiteside died yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs J. F. Evans, S31 South Fifteenth street. The deceased is sur, ived by five daughters Mrs. J. c. Orr oi Woodlawn Mrs c. L. Miles of Pratt City Mrs. Hattie Fleck of North Birmin sham. Mrs. E. L. Whiteside of West End
 The funeral services will be conduct ed from S31 South Fifteenth street this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Those who have been asked to serve as pallbearers are Frank Hopkins, R. F. Weiss. W. H Perryman. Jacob Smith, James w. Mor- ton and l., c. Fleech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
PLAN PETITION TO
 DIVIDE GEORGIA

Waycross, Ga. May n.-A resolution will be introduced in the Georgia legisla- ture this summer seeking to memorabilia Congress to cut Georgia into two states, to he known as North Georgia land South Georgia. Its object according to J. l.. Crawley, who has drafted the resolution, Is to stop the continual pickering in poll tics and other ways between the two sec tions. He states number of senators and representatives-elect are in favor of the division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
PRAY FOR HARMONY
 FOR FIRST TIME

Columbus. Ohio, May 11.-For the first time in the session of the general assem- ply this year, Governor Harmon was prayed for in the house today.
 With most of the governors pet meas ares seemingly doomed to defeat and with the senate practically rebuking the chief executive at every turn, the praye, seemed to have a peculiar significance It was uttered by Rev. Father A.. NJ Leyden in pronouncing the invocation ai the opening of the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Ada L. Meadows

Mrs. Ada L. Meadows, aged fl years died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her late residence, 5106 Second avenue, Woodlawn. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the residence. The interment will be in Woodawn cemetery. The Wood lawn chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at chapter house and attend the funeral in a body The deceased is survived by a son, I. l.. Meadows, and one brother, MT. Green of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Augustus Martin

The remains of Augustus Martin, who died Tuesday in Arkansas, will arrive in this city this morning at 1:35 o'clock and be removed by Woodin to the resi- dence of the brother of the deceased, J. N. Martin, 76o0 Underwood avenue, Wood lawn. The funeral services will be con ducted this afternpon at 1 o'clock The interment will be in Woodlawn ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Ambassador Gives Dinner

Vienna, May 1.-The American amnas- sador and Mrs. Richard c. kerins eavo large reception this evening al the embassy. The cabinet was well repre- scented and the other guests lnciuoeu .'s Automatic corps, the court officials and army and navy officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Frank Vaughan, Jr.

son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Vaughan, died Wednesday night at 10 o'clock at the residence of his parents, 1903 Avenue E. The funeral services will be held from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be in Elm wood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Baron Rosen Appointed

Berlin. May 1.-The local Anzieger to- day published a dispatch from it's cores pondent at St. Petersburg saying that Baron Rosen. the Russian ambassador al Washington. has been appointed tempor> ary director of the Russian foreign office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Students yaccinated

Columbia, Mo. May 11.-Approximately 700 students of the University of Missouri were vaccinated here today, following an order that Mnvaccinated persons would not be allowed to attend classes after next Monday. Twelve cases of small pox have appeared here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHQ.A. If is ab- solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup and take no other tiud. Twenty five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
A. T. POsey

A. T. Posey, aged 36 years, died very suddenly yesterday morning at Nor ris avenue and Twenty-sixth street. His body will be sent for interment to Mt Pinson Saturday morning at S35 o'clock by Shaw. The deceased Is sur vived by number of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Mary Louise Winston

Mary Louise Winston, aged 14 months, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ike N. Win ston of 511 Powell avenue, West End died yesterday morning at o'clock. The remains were sent for interment to Huntsville last night at s:37 o'clock by Shaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
BeSSen1er News

Bessemer, May -(Special)-Local fans are waiting with fevered anxiety the opening of the season of the new City league, which takes place Satur- day. Bessemer will play the first game with Dolomite and the odds are run ming strongly in favor of the Model City bunch.
 However the outcome of the first game is less of interest than the show ing which Bessemer will have to cinch the pennant this year. With Grasselli Chemical works and the Decatur Car Wheel boys out of the league there will be less interest in the race, but Bessemer will have a much better chance to come out ahead of all in the standing at the end of the sea- son. -
 The decemvirate' already picked for the local team is looking exceedingly good at present Of the men signed a majority were on the champion aggre- gation of last year and their good form is assured. Craig, Lefkovits, Bum gardner, Johnson, Perkins, Anderson, Houston, Trotter and Bruner are the men now In the public eye, and great things are expected of them Saturday and thereafter.
 The tent presentations being given by the c. w. Parks Amusement com pany are being well patronized by Bessemer playgoers and all in all are considered among the best of their class that have been offered here for many a day. The local engagement will close this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
BEGIN ACTIVE WORK
 ON MINERAL ROAD
Contractor Is on Ground With a Large Force of
 WOrkmen

Tuscaloosa, May (Special)-Actual
 work of construction on the Tuscaloosa
 Mineral railroad began today. Isaac FL
 lard of Birmingham, a sub-contraetor' arrived with a complete outfit of mules,
 scrapers. etc, and had located his camp on the roads right-of-way, few miles out of town Long & Yerby of Tusea- loosa, who have the contract for clear ing the right-of-way, are on the ground with large force of men and the work will be rushel to completion at the earl fest possible date
 A unique automobile which passed through Tuscaloosa at noon today cre- ated no little interest. The occupants were Messrs Brooks and Norris of To- ronton Canada They started four weks ago on a trip around the world in a Herreshoff machine, for the purpose of testing this cars endurance powers. They were especially complimentary in their praise of the roads of Alabama and said that the stretch between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa was as good as they had encountered since leaving Canada
 Dr. D.. B. Patton, popular young dentist, was the victim of a painful ac- cident this morning while extracting a tooth from a patient, his forceps slip ping and the tooth struck him in the eye. Medical aid was rendered and it is not thought the injury will be perma- nent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
Jan Ball Team Defeated

Lawrence. Kas. May 11.-Kansas uni ,versity ball players defeated the team from Keio university, Japan. here today. 10 to g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-12
NEWS OF SELMA

Selma, May 11.-(SpeciaL)-Th Pine Hill Mercantile company of Pine Hill, Wilcox county has been thrown into involuntary bankruptcy upon petition of three of it's principle creditors, according to information which was received here today The petition was filed in the United States court in Mobile yesterday rhe liabilities and assets of the distressed firm are known here but it is estimated that the liabilities will amount to several thousand dollars and that the assets will be about half the amount of the liabilities The petitioning creditors are the Elk Furniture company of Lexington. N c. the V. B. Atkins Grocery and Commission company and the Cawthon- Coleman com pany of this city whose claims aggregate about $500.
 At meeting of members of Company c, Abbott Rifles, Second regiment, Alabama National Guard, held last night officers of the company were chosen. First Lieut.. James Votz was elected captain to sue ceed Capt. Edwin Purviance, resigned. Second Lieut. Truly Kincey was chosen first lieutenant and MT Benjamin Craig was elected second lieutenant. Miss Maude Smith was chosen sponsor of the company for the next year.