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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
TROUBLE BREWS
 IN ZION CITY TOWN

Chicago, March 6.-Zon City was in a state of turmoil today. At the hearing of Jesse Buell., charged with assault dur ing yesterdays demonstration, before Jus tice Bellows, Buells attorney, c. L. For by, is alleged to have "sassed" the court and when the latter threatened a fine for contempt the lawyer is reported to have dared the judge/te try and collect one. Two constables seized Forby and blows were exchanged after which Buell. and his lawyer were ordered to jail
 On the way Forby called to henchman of Overseer Voliva to get help. Fifty members of the Voliva faction responded and attempted to rush" the jail, but the police had been warned and repulsed the assault with a show of firearms. Later the prisoners were removed to the county jail at Waukegan.
 The city founded by John Alexander Dowie has been in a high state of eX- eitement for several days over an cleo tion set for March IA. Feeling between the so-called regulars" who stand with Voliva, and the independents, who op- pose him, is intense. The latter take par ticuar exception to Voliva's campaign slogan as promulgated on huge sign:
 "Zion City-No tobacco, no whisky, no pork, no oysters-a clean city for clean people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
CHARGE CORRUPTION
 IN CANADIAN HOUSE

Ottawa, Ont. March GA charge of cor- ruption was made today in the Cana dian house against a member of parlia- ment and an investigation was ordered
 Edouard Bendin, French nationalist member from a Quebec constituency. de- clared he had reason to believe that Adelard Lanctot, liberal representative for Rchelieu. had "fraudulently permit ted to be taken and used government paint, varnish and labor" on his house at Sorel, and that as result the govern- ment has been defrauded of $l0O0.
 He read affidavits from workmen and overseers in support of his charge
 Mr. Lanctot said he courted inquiry, that a proper bill had been rendered and paid Sir Wilfrid Laurier approved of an inquiry being held, and both members left the chamber. One of them will not return, for, according to Canadian prac- tice, if man fails to substantiate such charge, he resigns his seat and if such charge is substantiated the culpable member is disqualified from sitting fur ther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
THE NIGHT RIDER
 TRIALS COMMENCE

Hopl1insville. Ky., March 6.-Separate trials were granted by the court in the so-called night rider" cases. in which a half dozen men, including some of the wealthiest and most prominent men in Lyon, Caldwell, Trgg and Christian counties are charged with having partici- pated in the raid upon Hopkinsvile in December. 1907, -.-.-5s-s 4,
 Dr. D. A. Amos will be the first tried The work of selecting jury in his case had only fairly been entered upon this afternoon when court recessed until to- morrow.
 pr. Amos is alleged to have been the leader of the armed band of night riders" which on the night of December 6, 1907, appeared in Hopkinsville and shot three citizens besides destroying prop erty valued at s500,0OO
 The principal property loss was at the large tobacco warehouse of the late John c. Latham of Hopkinsville, and at that time member of the firm of Latham, Mays &, Cos, bankers in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
ASSESSMENT BOARD
Railroads, Telegraph and Telephone
 Companies to Be Considered

Montgomery March 6.-(Special)-. The state board of assessment will meet tomorrow at the office of Auditor Brooks Smith for the purpose of assess ing the ad valorem tax of the railroads, telegraph and telephone companies do- ing business in Alabama. The board of assessment is composed of Governor O'Neal,- Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown, Attorney General BrickelI, Treasurer Purifoy and Auditor Smith.
 The board of assessment attempted to have meeting early in February but at that time the governor, as well as other members of the board was en- gagged in other matters and it was de- cided to defer the meeting until March '.
 The various railroads. telegraph and telephone companies doing business in the state will each have a representa- tive present at the meeting tomorrow, who will submit reports as to the val uation of the property of the compa nies they represent. These reports will be taken as a basis on which the board will make its assessments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
COLQU|TT CALLS TEXAS S0L0NS

2 Austin, Texas, March 6.-Quoting the parable of the slothfu servant, Governor Colqutt sent message of censure to the Texas legislature today following the adoption of a resolution in the lower house providing for adjournment sine die next Saturday when the pay of the lcgs- lators drops from s5 to g day. For the first 60 days of legislative session the law provides members of the as- sembly shall receive s day, but after thGt time the smaller amount. If an extra session is called 8 is allowed as the per diem for 30 days.
 Governor Colqutt in his message re- fers to an accumulation of pending leg islation and, declaring that all public ser wants are probably underpaid, illustrated with the story of the two servants.
 NO legislature of Texas has assembled in recent years with so little demanded of it by the people in the way of lesis- lation," the message continues. The de- mand of the democratic platform is that the people shall not be annoyed by con stant political agitation but that they should be relieved therefrom. In conse- quence the legislature is earnestly urged to at once consider and pass bills In which the people are interested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
CALL MEETING 0N
 CURRENCY REFORM

Washington, March 6.--Senator. Nelson w. Aldrich is expected in Washington tomorrow and he has directed that a meeting of the monetary commission be called for Thursday next.
 No intimation was given by MT. Aldrich regarding the purposes attending, but it is understood the commission will con- slider the question of inviting the execu- tive committee of the American Bankers association to come to Washington to dis cuss the Aldrich plan for currency re- form. It has been almost three months since the Aldrich plan for general na- tional banking reserve was submitted to the commission and the public generally; and it Is understood that feeling out the public opinion, the commission will be called upon to determine whether there will be Justification in preparing this measure for presentation to Congress, but 1t is not believed this will be under- taken at present. fts4
 No one expects that any legislation along the lines of the Aldrich plan will be attempted at the special session of Congress. It is the understanding that any attempt in tbs way of financial re- form will be made in the first regular session of the Sfxty-second Congress- The general belief is that at the Thursday gathering there will be considered the laying out of a programme for the .n- terim between now and next December Probably this plan will include visits to various parts of the country with view to educating the public concerning the provisions of the Aldrich bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
ENGINEERS TO MEET
 AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, March 6.-(Special) )-Sec- tary J. P Vim of the Chamber of Commerce received telegram this morning from Charles Warren Hunt, sec- retary of the American Society of Civii Engineers, stating that the next annual convention of this body will be held at Chattanooga, June 13-1s This will be one of the largest and most important gatherings that has ever been held by the organization Ovef. 600 delegates from all parts of the United States and some foreign countries, including some of the most prominent civil engineers in the world, are expected to be in attendance.
 Hunter McDowell of Nashville. chief engineer of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, is vice president of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
DROPS DEAD AFTER
 EATING HIS DINNER
J. w. Hawke Falls While in the Act of Handing Cigar to An
 nistOn Friend

Anniston, March 6-(Special.) )-Com- menting on the fine dinner that he had just eaten and in the act of handing a cigar to J. T. Gardner, Sr, manager of the Anniston Yarn mills, J. w. Hawke, a prominent miller and capitalist of Pied mont, dropped dead with acute indiges- tion here this afternoon at MT. Gardners S office. He did not speak after the stroke came.
 Mr Hawke was ecretary-treasurer and agent for the Coosa Manufacturing com rany, a COCO spindle mill of Piedmont, a large stockholder In the Ide mills at Jacksonville, former director in the Piedmont National bank, and otherwise prominently connected. He had just re- turned from Montgomery, where he went before the Alabama Railroad commission with. George F. Ide to protest against the increase in. coal rates to the Anniston district
 The deceased was about 5S years old Icing survived by a wife, three daughters and son, all except one daughter resid- ing at Swarthmore, Pa, to which place the body will be sent via Piedmont Tues day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Professors Refused Interview

St. Petersburg, March 6.-The minister of education today refused to receive a deputaton from Moscow university and informed the new rector Count Kamorov- sky, that he would under no circum- stances reconsider the discharge of Pro- lessor Mankieloff and his associates, and that the resignations of S9 professors and assistant professors had been accepted Professor Mankieloff was rector of the University of Moscow He, together with the vice rector and the assistant rector recently resigned owing to student dsor- ders and were then summarily discharged from their 0professorship by the minister of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
REPORT FIERCE
 MEX|AN BATTLE

Naco, Ariz., March GA battle, the re- suit of which is so far unknown, has occurred between the insurrectos and federals near Cananea, the big Greene Copper Mining company camp in Mex ico. Travellers who arrived this after noon from Cananea report that wagon loads of federal wounded were being brought into the town when they left
 As the train on which the travellers arrived got under way for this place federal cavalry could be seen moving rapidly toward the town. From this it IS. believed the rebels were victorious and had forced the government troops to flee, It is supposed the rebels whom the gov ernment troops encountered were the same bands that captured the town of Fronteras and the mining camp of Fl Tigren several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
WASHINGTON SQUAD
 LEAVES FOR ATLANTA

- Hot Springs, Ark, March 6.--The to- tai colony of major league baseball players was decrease by eight today when a. squad of Washington men left for Atlanta to join their teammates.
 Manager Owens of Wilmington park was fined s1 and court costs for per hitting yesterdays game between se- lected teams of the National and Amer ican leagues. Announcement was made that the series of ante-season games between the Cincinnati Nationals and St. Louis Americans would begin Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
REBEL LOSSES ARE
 REPORTED HEAVY

Fl Paso, Texas, March 6.--Mail advices from Torreon say that American Consular Agent Carothers has received official ad- vices of serious fighting at Tapia, Du- rango in which dynamite was used. The | rebels left the city after many had been | killed on both sides and then destroyed I the water works Advices to the Herald | deny that 200 federal soldiers defend Chihuahua.
 | "One thousand is big estimate of the
 armed defenders of the town,'' the dis l patch states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Babb Goes to Norfolk

Memphis, March 6.-(Special) )-Charley Babb, five years manager of the Mem phis team, left tonight for Norfolk to take charge of the Virginia league team at that place. Among the old-time South ern leaguers who will be with him is Jack Law, member of former Memphis and New Orleans teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. March 6, D. m.--Ba- rometric pressure is high in the north eastern states. as we'll as in Arizona and New Mexico. There is limited low pressure area in Oklahoma, where it has remained since this morning. The result of this pressure Distribution is generally unsettled weather in the gulf region and rain or snow in the middle Mississippi valley Ohio valley, lake re- zion, and New England. There is an extensive area of low west of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
ORDERS RECOUNT
 CHICAGO PRIMARY

Chicago March 6.-County, Judge Owens today ordered recount of the ballots cast at the primaries last Tuesday The order was issued at the instance of E. F. Dunne who, on the face of the police returns, was defeated for the democra mayoralty nomination by Carter H. liar Tison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Parmalee's Machine Recovered

Eagle Pass, Texas, March 6.-The Wright biplane which landed in the Rio Grande yesterday with Lieutenant B. Foulois and Aviator Philip rarmalee vas today hauled into Eagle Pass It was found the machine was injured too badly to be repaired here, so fl was shipped 10 San Antonio. Lieutenant Fouiois ana Parmalee will return to San Antonio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Clarke Starts for Camn

Pittsburg, March 6.-Fred Clarke, man ager and captain of the Pittsburg Ma tional league team, accompanied by play prs, today left here for West Baden, Ind, the preliminary training grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Weather Forecasts

Washington, March 6.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi-Generally fair
 Tuesday; Wednesday unsettled, moderate south winds. Tennessee-U Unsettled weather probably
 rain late Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
WANTED

Two High school boys from 17 to 20 years of age for office work. No previous experience required. Steady employment and good opportunity for pro motion. Address in own hand writing J. H. H., care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
ACCUSE LAWYERS 2 OF B|G. SPINDLE

Dublin. March 6.-Timothy Healy ap- peared today as counsel forsthe peti- ttoner in lunacy proceedings, in which an effort was made to establish that American lawyers had obtained for themselves the greater part of large estate to which a Dublin saddler was legally entitled. The case came up before the registrar in lunacy and a
 jury on a petition of E. corcoran, who sought to have his father. Edwin Cor coran, the saddler in question, declared Insane. -
 MT. Healv said that if the elder Cor coran had his rights he would be worth s250.O00. Instead he had found him within the last three months in a sqaallid public lodging house unable to give an account of himself. MT. Healy said that Corcoran's cousin died sn Seattle in 1909 intestate. An Amer can lawyer came to Dublin. continued the counsel, and seeing he had an easy mark, grossly misrepresented the value of the inheritance.' Corcoran signed away his right to half the prop erty to a man named Levin. whom ne had never seen, for $250. Altogether Corcoran got about $6000. ",rhe rest of it." asserted Mr. Healy. lis sticking in the pockets of the solicitors
 After evidence was taken concerning Corcorap's mental condition the hear ing was adjourned.
 Seattle. March 6.--Edward Corcoran, who was adjudged heir to the $5O0,O0 estate of John Sullivan. a Seattle pio- neer, was in feebl health when he vis- ited here two years ago. The property went into the possession of a syndi- cate of Seattle men. headed by former United States Senator Plyes. the syndi- cate paying Corcoran small sum Of money for his rights in the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

Rockies that is causing continued rains in that region.
 Temperatures are little lower in the Rocky mountain states. They are somewhat higher in the Pacific, Gulf and Atlantic states. On the south At lantic coast the rises were greatest, ranging from II to 26 degrees.
 Summary of observations made at United States weathe, bureau stations, March G. 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab. let's. Druggists refund money if 1t faila each box. 26c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

Observations taken at seventynfsn meridian tYme
 - ~~s-- SS---N'~- >N-e' oAs IsorHERMs dotted through points equatem they will be drawn only for freezing %
 SYMBOLS indicate state of weather o clesr; D partly Arrows gy with the wind First figure third. wind velocity of 10 miles per hour or moro '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Cedar Hill Cemetery

There will be a meeting of the ladies of Bessemer held at the public library on Thursday afternoon for the purpose of organizing an association for the purpose Of assisting the city in the care and im- provement or the Cedar Hill cemetery. which has been recently acquired by the city. The ladies were largely responsi- ble for the purchase and pledged their support in the care and improvement All ladies interested in this laudable work are asked to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Lecture at Masonic Hall


 An interesting meeting of the Masonic lodge was held this evening and was attended by a large crowd Rev. A. E. Reese of Atlanta, one of the best fn- formed Masons in the south, gave lec- ture on Masonry that was most instruc- tive and enjoyable. MT. Reese is pleasing speaker and held the close at tention of his hearers until the last word fell from his lips. Several short talks were made by local members of the order.
 Bessemer lodge No. 109, I. O. o. F., will meet in the Odd Fellows hall on second avenue Tuesday night. All members of the order are requested to attend.
 Bessemer chapter No. 110. Royal Arch Masons, will hold special meeting Tuesday night. The Mark Masters de- gree will be conferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
.LARUE ID REPORT
 ON WATER RATES Bessemer Council to Inves-
 tigate Charges A. E. REESE LECTURES Atlanta Minister Delivers Address on Masonry-Ladies to Organize
 Cedar Hill Cemetery As
 N sociation Thursday


 Bessemer. March 6.-(Special) )--Chair- man J. A. LaRue of the water works committee will make report at the council meeting Tuesday night on the matter of the charge of discrimination in water rates brought against the water works company by some of the citizens of Bessemer. 1t is understood that the committee will make a number of recom- mendations regarding the water rates and the manner in which the meters will be read. The question of the enforcement of the stock law will be brought up and it is. stated that a petition will be pre- sented in this regard
 Final action will be taken on the bond issue, and it is probable that the com- mission form of government will be dis cussed. The meeting promises to be in teresting as other matters will be dis cusSed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07
Local Items

The condition of Capt. G. D. Mingea who was stricken with paralysis last week, is much improved and gives en- couragement to his family and friends He is fully conscious and cheerful under the circumstances.
 Mrs George H. Stevenson will enter tain the Music club at her home on Wednesday evening. MT. Harris of New York will take part in the programme. number of visitors are expected to be present. .~- rr f.ss.5.4,- an fl.4ts '
 Miss Isabel Curry, who is attending the Judson institute at Marion, has been se- lected to draw the illustrations for the annual of the college for the year 1911. This is quite an honor and a distinct com pliment to the ability and talent of Miss Curry.
 At the recent meeting of Camp Me- Adory. United Confederate Veterans, Capt. William F. Hanby was named as delegate to the reunion that will be held this spring at Little Rock
 A. S. Carroll. ST. has been appoint cd night warden of the city jail in the place of Night Warden Barnett, who is made day warden by the ill., ness of Capt. G. D. Mingea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-07

The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. R. P. McTyeire on Arlington avenue. All members are urged to attend
 The Epworth League will meet Tues day night at the high school audi torium.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night at the church. An interesting programme has been arranged.
 There will be meeting of the w.. c. T. U Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. J. E. Hafner, on Sec ond avenue. A full attendance Is de- sired.
 The Methodist Home Mission so- ciety will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Brandon.
 Personal Mention
 Rev. F. K. Hirsh returned from Gadsden this morning, where he has been holding services.
 Mrs. Fred Kline of Talladega and Mrs. J. H. Read of Ensley are at the bedside of their father. Capt. G. D.. Mingea.
 Dave Fulton spent yesterday with his mother, who is visiting at Livingston.
 Mrs. T. B. Wallace has been called to Woodstock by the serious illness of her niece.
 c. k. Nailor is quite sick at his home on Twentieth street.
 Mrs l. Zemurry of Gadsden is vis- iting MT. and Mrs. l. Marks on Sixth avenue.
 William Argue has returned from Hot Springs. where his wife is being treated for her health.
 George E. Rutledge and little daugh- ter have returned from Montgomery, where the child has been treated at the Pasteur institute for the bite of a mad dog. The doctors pronounce the child out of danger. They were accom- panied by his sister. Mrs. Cecil Cowan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-29

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-29
AGED CITIZEN OF WATERLOO
wANpERe AWAY AND MEETS
DEATH IN sroRM.
DISCOVER BODY
NEAR ehlRLEY's LAKE
oeseee kiotner Disappear Saturday
Afternoon and Body 10 Not Found
Until Monday Afternoon - Osath
Probably Came During Sundays
onsw Storm.

Waterloo. March29.-The body Of
George o. Kistner. an aged resident OF
Waterloo. was found In the vicinity Of
9hirley's lake Monday afternoon by a
party Of hunters. The men discovered
the body lying in the grass in what
was at one time the old river bed. It
was hidden from view and only chance
led to the finding for the men wandered
OFF the beaten path in search OF game.
A hasty examination revealed the
fact that death had come several hours
before and to all appearances had not
been caused by any violent means.
Word was sent to Waterloo and the
coroner summoned. Justice J. Il. Demp-
ster made the investigation in place OF
DR.. Waterbury. as the latter was un-
able ito leave the city. Mr.. Dempster
recognized the body as that OF Mr..
Kistner. and decided that death was
caused from exposure
Mr.. and Mrs. Kistner came down
town Saturday afternoon from their
home at $50 Reber street. 1t was
Mrs. kistner's habit to accompany her
husband, each Saturday to barber
shop. He had been under constant
surveillance for the past few years for
he wandered away at the least oppor-
tunity and easily became confused.
For q short time after Mr.. Kistner
left the barber shop. Mrs. Kistner left.