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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
REMOVAL OF MUD
 SERIOUS PROBLEM
Now Evident Exterior Ex- plOsion Sunk Battle
 ship Maine

Havana, July 1s.-The process of re- moving the water surrounding the wreck of the Maine was practically completed this afternoon when the wa ter level in the cofferdam had been lcwercd IS feet, leaving the wreck surrounded by islets of mud, small pools and sink holes Of slimy water The soundings show nowhere depth
 in excess Of four feet.
 The dregs of water remaining can be removed in a few hours, but it is now apparent that the engineers are confronteS with an infinitely more seri- ous problem, the removal of the mud in wnich the remains of the battleship is embedded, from a minimum of 31 feet 70 a depth that can only be con iectured.
 A!;hough the water now is only two feet lower than in previous pumping | operat tions, the revelations with regard tc iho spattered hulk have been vastly enlarged, owing to the lateral out | spreading of the distorted frames and i hiaaung, especially in the forward sec | lion where the explosion was great est
 The structure of the bow as far aft as frame IS is now exposed permitting an analysis of the plates. beams, ribs, etc, and il has been shown conclu- siveiv that they originally belonged to thc structure of the double bottom which is now elevated to height of about 40 feet above the normal posi- - tiun, apparently giving confrmatory evidence of tremendous exterior ex- ploson.
 In the confused mass of wreckage of the bow is to be seen a curved piece uf steel, believed to be what Ensign FcWeison identified before the Samp- son court of inquiry as part of the flat keel of the Maine. Naval Constructor Ferguson, in charge of the eXamin- ation, declines to say whether he can fully confirm Powelsons identification but savs adjacent plates and beams are un1uestionably from the vicinity of the keel
 The ward room and officers quar- ters on the starboard side are ex- posed but owing to a considerable list the aud is level with the ceiling, pre- clld.ng exploration for extensive eX- cavations now. It may take several
 The hope of the discovery of the re- mains of many of the crew is dimin- isaing. It Is believed the wreck will be ready for inspection by the board of inquiry within two months.
 An interesting point which the en- gneers are now Investigating is whether the bulkhead immediately aft of he central superstructure, where. il is believed, the hull was almost com nlately broken in half, remains in good condition in which case 1t is believed little difficulty will be experienced in i'oating out the after one third of the shi.,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
A Gay Napoleon

While we were admirin,s the bracelet Rachel took from her finger plain gold hoop, in tlie center of which was an inn perial eagle of the same metal
 "Ths was given to me by Louis Ma poIeon,' she said, Ion the occasion of my last journey to London He told me that it was d souvenir from his mother ano that he would not have parted with 1t to anyone else but me,
 | cannot remember the exact date of this conversation, but it must have been shortly after the revolution. when the fu- ture emperor had just landed in France. About three or four weeks afterward we were talking to Augustine Brohan, who had just returned from London, where she had fulfilled an engagement of one or two months. Rachel was not there that night. but someone asked her if she had seen Prince Louis in London.
 'Yes," she replied he was going away and he gave me a present before he went" Thereupon she took from her finger a ring exactly like that of Rachel's fife told me it was souvenir from his mother and that he would not have part ed with it to anyone but me-
 We looked at one another and smiled. The prince had evidently >ieweIer who manufactured souvenirs his moth err by the dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
ASTRONOMERS FIND
 CELESTIAL TRAMP

Chicago, July 1s.-Nightly observations of the latest celestial tramp" known as Kiess comet, are being taken at the Yerkes' observatory by Prof. Edwin B. Frost and Prof. Sherburg w. Burnham. the observers at Williams bay on July 8. the day following the receipt of a dispatch from Lick observatory announc- ing its discovery.
 T doubt whether 1t will be visible to the naked eye,' said Professor Frost today. we will not be able to tell for several days. It is not a particularly brilliant comet. It rises in the east be- tween 1 and 1:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
DALE ALLOWS
 FEW TAX RAISES

Ozark, July 1S.-(Special)- a weeks session the board of county commissioners have adjourned. Henry Jerniean, tax commissioner, had noti- fled many citizens of a raise in the ap- prn,sement of property but the board, with Judge of Probate c. A. B. Ed war'is, refused to allow the raise ex cepe in few instances. The reason Tor their action is found in the fact that a general raise was had in Dale county last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
REVOLUTION IS GROWING IN HAITI

Port Au Prince. Hayti, July 1S.-The revolution against President Simons government progresses. The govern nent troops were routed at Trou and lave returned in disorder to Cape Hay ten. The situation is calm here, but If the government fails it is feared there will be disorders on the part of tie populace.
 The foreign residents are apprehen; slve, but the eXpec ed arrival of Amer ican warships will have a reassuring effect.
 The situation for the government is considered critical All the districts north of Artbitonito are in arms and tine insurgents are close upon Cape 'Haytien, which they are expected to attack at any time.
 T.e government has chartered the German steamers Syra and Aliemannia for the purpose of bringing the Pres :lcnt and his troops back to Port Au Prince. This city is practically with oit defenders. but the President in- tends to organize as effective resis- dance as possible against the revolu- tionists.
 General Laconte With his followers, 1t IS reported, has landed between Monte Cristo and Fort Liberte, en route ,o soin the insurgents.
 kingston. Jamaica July 1S.-Mail ad N.ts from Hayti state that several prominent Germans have been expelled from the country on the ground of support given by them to the revolu- tion President Simon is said to be attempting to pacify the rebels by pro- claiming that the United States will ,interyene unless the railway construc- ticn across the island is permitted to proceed
 Cape IIaytieR, July 1S.-The arrival off the cape of the United States gum boat Petrel has served somewhat to re- assure the public. The revolutionists Captured Hinchu and Maissade on Sun .da. and yesterday Gonaives fell into tLeir hands. The rebellion previously lad been largely confined to tho north .ern part of the republic but now seems t" be making inroads toward the south where the capital is located. x
 T!ie gunboat Des Moines. now at Boston under orders to sail for the West Indies. probably will be rushed tc the Haytien capital
 Washington. July 18.-At the request ct American Minister Furness at Port Au Prince, the United States will send another gunboat to Haytien waters to protect Americans and their interests now seriously threatened by the revo- l'uion against President Simon. The second warship will go to Port All really at Port Liberte on the north Ci:.Tt ,sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
NEWSPAPER MEN
 MEET. AT DETROIT

| Detroit, July 1S.-In a welcoming speech that set the delegates present at the opening session today of the Ma tional Editorial association convention on fire with enthusiasm, Governor Os- borne said that the new trade rela- tions" that were about to be established with Canada were the prelude to a union of nations from the north pole to the Isthmus of Panama.
 In his annual address President Baumgartner advocated a national law licensing editors. He said each editor should pass an examination to demon state if he had high character and fair ability.
 T would rather have licensed editors than editors of license," he declared.
 He made vigorous attack on vel low" newspapers, which he defined as dwellers in moral sewers.
 But the yellow newspaper is not the worst form of journalism" continued President Baumgartner. There is a class of newspapers-without con- science or elf-respect-that are in the market brazenly on sale to the highest bidder. Well edited, Geographically cAc6iltnl, ItSpttidpIet ulSllIlieu dllu cpH servative, having the support of the business community, entering the best homes, yet rotten at heart-these are the papers to be feared.
 Tn the purchasable and subsidiarized press is to be found the most terrible foe of liberty, progress and democracy,
 'The purchasabe press does not stop at coloring and suppressing news. It goes further and manufactures news The special articles are marvels Of mendacity. The editorials are written to mislead the people, to confuse the
 issues and to demoralize the public con- science"
 cussion of the Country Newspaper" ''The Newspaper and the American Woman's League" and Postal Rates as Affecting the Newspaper Business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
MOntevallo Wins

Calera. July 1S.-- Special. )-Monte- vallo won the first game of the series from Birmingham by Pratt's good pitch, ing, he striking out IA men. Score Montevallo. IT; Birmingham, 1. Bat teries: Pratt and Lowley for Monte vallo; Swartz and Arpin for Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Memphis Has New Scout

Memphis, July 1S.-(Special) )-M. J.
 Finn, baseball scout for the New York Giants, has been employed as scout for the local Southern league team, too. by
 arrangement of local officers with Man aGer McGraw. It is said Memphis vii, become farm for the Giants" in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
PERSONALS

George A. Stiefelmeyer, a prominent merchant of Cullman, was in the city yesterday placing fall orders for his de- partment store at Cullman.
 B. II. Cooper and E. D. Smith, presi- dent and attorney, respectively of the Interstate Fire Insurance company, of this city. left yesterday on an extensive tour of Mississippi. They will visit many towns in that state in the, interest of their company The party will he joined later by John l.. Parker, treasurer of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19

The strange disappearance of Ensign Robert s. Young, Jr., from the torpedo boat Jenkins in the Brooklyn Navy Yard ington naval circles. Young was a prs oner awaiting court martial and was first missed on July 12. Only his outer cloth ing and note which read, "I intend to commit suicide by drowning" were found in his room. The commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard expressed the be- lief that the young ensign had not drowned himself, but had disappeared for he purpose of escaping trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Laura Biggers

Mrs. Laura Biggers, aged 2S years, died at local infirmary yesterday morning at an early hour. The remains were sent to Cullman, Ala, yesterday morning, by Shaw & Son. From that city the remains will be sent to Joppa, the home of the deceased. for interment in the family cemetery. The deceased is survived by a husband and other relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Indicted for Blaclkmail

Erie. Pa, July 1S.-The federal grand iurv today returned indictments against Charles Franklin of Philadelphia and Gilbert B. Perkins of Pittsburg charged with attempting to blaclSmail Millionaire Charles IT. Strong of Erie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
B. l.. Cox

The remains of B. L. Cox aged 39 ears, who died near Tuskegee Tues day .,1orning at 3 o'clock arrived in Birmingham last night at 12 o'clock. Tlicf were removed to the residence "r .he sister of the deceased, Mrs. c. F, Jenkins, 2400 Twelfth avenue. north. from which place the funeral serv- ices will be conducted at II o'clock ths morning by the Rev. pr. !. H. Ray. The interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by one hr. sher, J. II. Cox of Tuskegee, and two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Jenkins of Bir- mingham and Mrs. G. P.- Rainey of Montgomery. The following have been asked to serve as pallbearers: Sam Simpson. Asa L. Hoyt, G. l.. Edwards. Walter Robbins, J. w. Stockard and Mir. Cartwright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Bout Called Off

New York. July ls--The ten-round bout scheduled here tonight between Joe Jean- cite and Porky Flynn was called off to- uay owing to an injury sustained bN the fight until Tuesday next was an nounced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Mrs. Josephine Shipley

Mrs Josephine Shipley, mother of Mrs. H. G. Farrar, and Miss Lou Ship ley, died last night at 12 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs H. G. Farrar, 61S North Twenty-third street Her remains will be sent for !ntci ipent to BurEettstown, Pa, tomor- row at noon. Mrs. Shipley was an es- tinlahe lady end her death Is greatly deplored by her many relatives and rr;r,.ds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Thomas ID, FOuft

Thomas D. Fouft, aged 2s years. died last night at o'clock, after a lingering Illness at his late residence The de- ceased is the son of Rev. pr. Fouft Tho remains were sent to Jasper last night for interment by Johns Undertaking company The funeral services will be held this afternoon in that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17

route to Lower California Incidental 1y this will also relieve a certain ap- pearance of impotence on the part of the United States authorities relative to the passing of these troops through American territory. The delay is said to have been attributable in some de- gree to feeling of pride on the part of the war department officials to the extent that they wishe ed to cloth their men in new uniforms before starting them out. Now, however, everything is said to be ready for the campaign.
 Another body of federals under com mand of General Luque, the hero Of Ojinaga, has been ordered to proceed to Sonora to assist in pacifying the Yaaui Indians, who have been showing spirit of insubordinatbon. Still another detach- ment will be sent to Coahuila to relieve garrisons in various parts of the state.
 In connection with the departure of troops for lower California, a high gov- ernment official stated today that a plan is being worked out for colonization Of the territory on a large scale. Thousands of Mexican families are to be transported and given every aid towards settling and improving the peninsula.
 An inquiry into the facts surrounding the shooting of Colonel Morelos by revo- lutionists at Culiacan at the moment on which a reprieve arrived has been insti- tuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17
Church Notices

First Methodist church, Avenue c and Twentieth street, the Rev. G. D. Boyd. pastor. Morning services at il o'clock evening service at 7:45; Sunday school at 9:45, Roscoe E. Scott, super intendent
 First Baptist church, Avenue c and Eighteenth street, the Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock; evening service at 7:45 o'clock Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock, J. w Mihor, superintendent.
 First Presbyterian church, Avenue and Nineteenth street. Morning service at II o'clock; evening service at 7;45; Sunday school at 9:45, Bert Simpson, superintendent.
 St. Anthony's church, Catholic, Ave- nue H and TwentY.-frst street, the Rev. R. J. McQuillen, pasor. First mass at $ o'clock; second mass al 10:30 o'elc ok.
 Grace Presbyterian church, Park ave- nue and Eighteenth street. the Rev. l.. A. Reagor, pastor. Morning service at il o'clock; evening service at 7:45 o'clock; Sunday school at 9;45, E. W. Russell, superintendent.
 First Christian church, Avenue r and Twenty first street. Morning service at Il o'clock; evening service at 7:45; Sunday school at 9:45, J. c. Bryant, superintendent
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Avenue F and Sixteenth street, the Rev. H. T. Welden, rector. Morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock: evening prayer and sermon at 7:45; Sunday school at 945.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17
S2OO MORE IN CITY BEAUTIFUL PRIZES Ensley Companies Increase
 Amount Offered PROPERTY INSPECTED Ensley Land Company Directors Look Over HOldings-Personal and
 General News of the
 Steel City
PROPERTY INSPECTED

The commissioners of the "city beau tiful" contest, Messrs. P. J. Roger, George R. Byrum and James A. Du- puy. have been notified by the Ensley LanI company. through Manager w. N. Wood and by the Ensley company (Ramsav x Mccormack that each com- pauv would give S100 to be awarded in the contest now being carried on The amounts will be divided into 20 prizes of s10 each.
 As will be remembered, the Tennes- see company offered three prizes of S1oo, $50 and s25 for the best kept grounds and lawns in the city of Ems ley. This includes Wylam and Fair view and the gentlemen mentioned above were named as commissioners to award the prizes. The contest start ed in the early spring and there are nearly 100 contestants for the prizes
 The judges visit the houses of the contestants from time to time and | award points according to the progress maGe.
 The contest was inaugurated to en- courage the beautifying of the several resident sections of the city and a de- cided improvement has been noticed in the appearance of the gardens and lawns since the contest has been on.
 The additional prizes offered by the land companies will add zest to the contest and the 20 more prizes to com pete for will cause renewed activity among those in the contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17
COURT AFF|RMS
 DEATH SENTENCE Kirkpatrick Must Hang for Vaughan Murder CASEY IS OUSTED Court Holds That Bryce Is Sheriff of Cullman County While
 the Contest Is
 Pending
CASEY IS OUSTED

Montgomery. June 6-(Special.)-A death sentence which was imposed upon Thomas Kirkpatrick of Calhoun county in 1909 for the murder of Jim Vaughan has just been affirmed by the supreme court of Alabama, in a decision handed down today and August has been fixed as the date for the execution. The court reported that no errors had been found in the proceedings. The first sentence | of death was to have been executed De- cember. 10, 1909, but the matter has been dragging in the courts since that time In another of the decisions handed down by the court today 1t was held that A. J. l Casey, sheriff of Cullman county, is not entitled to office pending the hearing of an election contest. Casey was sheriff during the four years which ended Jan uary 16 last but has remained in office since that time owing to an election con- test between c. C. Scheuing and c, w. Bryce, rival candidates. Bryce was de- ciared elected by the election managers. and the court today held that he is en- titled to the office until he should be properly busted or declared the winner. The question arose on an effort of Casey to enjoin Bryce from entering office until the contest should be settled.
 In another of today's decision the sn- preme court dismissed an alternative writ of prohibition heretofore procured from that court by Mrs. Zanie Travels of Bleunt county to stop condemnation pro- ceedlnss against her property by the warrior Mineral Railroad company. The | court held that the writ should hava | come up by appeal
 similar writ has already been is- sued by Judge Crow of Jefferson county and the railroads appeal from that court. it Is explained is shortly to be heard in the supreme court. The full list of decisions handed l down in the supreme court of Ala bama Friday follows:
 Anderson, J.-Joseph W. John vs Birmingham Realty company ct al an- | peal from Birmingham city court. af | firmed. 0- Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. Jaspeh Calver as ad
 mlnistrator, etc, appeal from Blount circuit court; reversed and remanded Moore Brothers ct al vs A. & Cowan as trustee, etc, appeal from Birming- ham city court affirmed. Thomas Kirkpatrick vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Anniston city court; affirmed.
 Somerville, J.-Camie Vera Farr. pro ami, ct al. vs Lemuel Perkins ct al appeal from Monroe circuit court: af firmed
 A. J, Casey vs. C. W. Bryce. appeal from Cullman chancery court; af- firmed.
 w. D. Bush vs F. D. Fuller, appeal from Bessemer city court; affirmed.
 Ex Parte Caldwell Bradshaw. neti- ton for mandamus. In the supreme court; mandamus granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17
MEXICAN NATIONAL
 WILL PAY DIVIDEND
Madero Predicts Speedy
 Business Revival
PAYING OFF TROOPS
Minister of Finance Denies Any Idea of Returning to Free Coinage of Silver-To Relieve Chihua-
 hua Situation Soon

Mexico City, June 16.-Notwith tn stand ing the losses incurred by the National Railways of Mexico as the result of the revolution a dividend of pC cent on preferred stock will be paid as usual. said Ernesto Madero, the new minister of finance, today while dls- cussing a story prevalent that the gov ernnent proposed to sell it's stock in that company. The minister denied the story, adding that such action could not be taken without special legislative au- thority.
 That congress will enact such a l law said he, lis something for which | there is no basis for believing. Tt is true that the railroads have suffered much by the paralyzation Of traffic and by the destruction of their branches, and during the month oi May alone the loss in earnings was more than 2,000,000 pesos, when com pared with the month of May last year and yet the financial condition Is such that there will be no difficulty in meet ing the interest on bonds"
 Regarding the depreciation of Mex ican bonds on foreign markets, Mir. Ma dero declared that the quotations have been lowered but little and ex-
 
 speedily resume their position in the list.
 The reserve funds of the government" said he, "are such that the interest and amortization of the national debt can be maintained for many years. Without mentioning all the reserve funds, there is on deposit in the Bank of England e1,000,000 sterling which could be used any minute for the payment of interest.
 "So far as the general economic situa- ton is concerned, l believe that soon there will be experienced a revival of business, mining and industrial and agriculture that will be reflected at the end of the fiscal year in the statement of the national treasury
 One story that is current caused the new minister of finance to betray some slight indignation. This Is that the new government proposes to return to the free coinage of silver. In denying it he called attention to the fact that he was member of the commission which in 1903 discarded the other system and placed Mexico on a gold basis.
 One drain which the treasury is now sustaining is the payment of wages to former revolutionary troops.
 Among the men who were leaders of the revolution in the south," said Mir Madero, there are many who would not accept a single cent Sobrino, Gavirna and others, even common sol- diers, have not asked any reward what ever and I believe that there are many others who led insurrecto troops who will display the same attitude"
 A plan to relieve the embarrassing situation in Chihuahua where a con flict between the insurrecto forces un- der Orozco and the federals has been feared will be put into effect immedi ately. Orders have been issued by the war department to General Gordillo Escudero with 1000 men to leave Chi huahua on Sunday for Fl Paso, en
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-17
ADOPT DRASTIC
 ANTECORNER RULE

Chicago, June 1s.-A more drastic anti corner rule than ever has been in force here was adopted today by the Chicago board of trade. The rule is the out growth of the recent Investigation by the board into the alleged manipulation of May wheat
 The rule provides that in the event of a default a committee appointed by the president shall determine as near as pos- scible the real commercial value of the grain as basis for settlement. As liqui- dated damage. the seller also will pay the purchaser not less than per cent nor more than 10 per cent of the value of the com modity as established by the committed