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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Flu Chow Is Captured

Annoy, China, November a..-The city of Flu Chow is today In the hands of the revolutionists. After taking it they wiped out the entire s.anchu district The foreign settlement have not been disturbed, but fires have broken out in several sections of the native city threatening it's destruction.
 Flu Chow is one of the most import ant cities in the south, having a popu- lation of 700,000. It is the seat of a naval arsenal, government ship yards. a mint, school of navigation and a large dry dock
 The situation in Annoy is quiet today but serious state of affairs Is threat ened owing to the scarcity of provi . sions. Most of the city's supply jun<s were captured by pirates in a spec taoular raid yesterday, the entire crew Of one ship being mastered.
 The American cruiser Albany arrived here today together with a Japanese destroyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
O'NEAL | NAMES COMMITTEE To Look After Farming Developments at Monte
 vallO Tech

Montgomery, November 9.-(Special J. Cognizant of the importance of develop ing girls along broader lines, and in thor ough sympathy with the statewide move ment to broaden the agricultural pur- suits in every way possible, Governor O'Neal has raised a committee of three, to be known as the garden, farm and dairy committee of the Alabama Girls Polytechnic school at .Montevallo. The committee Is composed of J. T. Man gum of Faunsdale, s. H. Dent of Flu faula and w. w. Yerby of Greensboro.
 The committee is the most unique in stitution of it's kind in the state, and Is designed to generally look after those farming developments at the girls in stitution. The committee will get to work at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Wu Han Nun HOnOred

San Francisco, November 9.--A dispatch received by the Chinese Free Press to- day from Hong Kong stated that Wu Han Nun, who was secretary to Dr. Sun Vat Sen, provisional president 0s the Chinese republic, was elected com mander in chief of the revolutionary forces in the province of Kwang Tung yesterday. The province recently joined. the revolutionary cause
 Chang Ming Chi, a viceroy, was a can- didate for the military leadership. He joined the republican forces within rne last few days but the belief on the part of many of the revolutionists that his change was a diplomatic action to en-. able him to retain office caused his de- feat
 Cable advices received today by the: Chinese daily paper state that an Amer lean college graduate holds post of honor in the new republic at Shanghai, He is Wong Chang Wal. who was grad- uated several years ago from the Unil versity of California. He is now associ-l ated as foreign secretary with Wu ng Fang, former minister to this county, and Wen Chuong Yang, recently dipo- matic representative of China in Thbet.l The three will advise the new republic in foreign affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
BesSener News

Bessemer, November 9.-(Special Jon First avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. Judge J. c. B. Gwin Is erecting a handsome brick building, which will be 50 by 140 feet. The build- ing will be ready for occupancy by Jan- uary 1 and will be occupied by the Bes- semer Grocery company. The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad will build a switch to the new building, which will give all the railroad facilities neces- sary.
 Tn the city court the following suits were filed this morning: Mary Beatrice White vs. Birmingham Railway, Ligh. and Power company for $2OeO damages for personal injury.
 Vera Davis vs. H. Rollers for $10,OoC damages, alleging her son was killed while in his employment.
 The postoffice has been closed on Sum day with the exception of the general de- livery window. but beginning November F, 1911, general delivery window will be closed, in accordance with instructions from the department at Washington.
 Mrs. J. B. Aird of Birmingham will talk on school improvement on Friday afternoon. November 17, at 2:SO o'clock. at the Jonesboro school, instead of No vember 10, as heretofore announced.
 Joe Cclley is enlarging his saloon at the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street by renting the corner store build ing, which has been fruit stand. New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
.LATHROP OPPOSES THE LIABILITY LAW Says It Means Bankruptcy for Some Rail- na
 roads

Washington, November 9.-Bankruptcy for some railroads and deterioration In the service of others was forecasted to- day before the employers liability and workmens compensation commission by Gardiner Lathror, who took a gloomy view of the proposed protective legisla- ton.
 MT. Lathrop, who is counsel for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail- road, in concluding his statement be- gun yesterday, expressed grave doubt as to the probability of obtaining author ity from the interstate commerce com mission to make increases in rates which he said would be imperative to meet the cost of the proposed insurance.
 MT. Moon of the commission expressed an opinion that the commission could give such opinions as would force the interstate commerce commissioners to take into account the added burden upon the roads.
 The railroad attorneys gave the com mission much advice relative to the char acter of the bill. Uniformity of opinion among the lawyers was lacking Alfred P. Thom of the Southern railway an nounced hirhself an advocate of the pro- posed legislation and advocated com pulsory rathsf3 than an elective law. MT. Lathrop and Benjamin D. Warfeld of the Louisville and Nashville railroad took positive position in favor of the elective system.
 H. L. Bond, representing the Ba,ti- more and Ohio company explained the insurance system which for more than 30 years had ybeen operated by his com pany. He said the system was accept able and had been effective in relieving hardships He opposed all plans look ing to the communication of benefits. He said the benfficiaries of lump sum pay ments are seandalously robbed.
 W. H. Johnston. representing govern ment employees, made an argument for more liberal allowances under the gov ernment employees liability bill. He thought thes death benefit should be equal to five years salary instead of one as at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Tien Tsin Not Taken

Tein Tsen, November 9.-Notwithstand- ing the avowed intention of the revoru- tionaries\to take over the city today and the finding in the British conces- sion of a proclamation to that effect Tien Tsen remains quiet tonight and still is loyal to the regning dynasty A French gunboat, however in anticipa- ton of trouble, has moved up the river to protect the Catholic mission
 The consuls have considered the vice- roys request that they issue a procia- nation forbidding additional troops. par ticularly those from Lanchau from en- tering the interdicted area with in seven miles of Tein Tsen
 The consuls also have been indirectly approached by an emssary from Gen eral Chang, the Lanchau commander who desired to ascertain their attitude. Taey have replied to the viceroy that such a proclamation as was requested was a matter for the diplomatic body but ex- pressed the opinion that it was not de- sirabe that further troops should enter the interdicted area. This attitude of the consuls was communicated to Gen. eral Chang as well.
 Proclamations posted this morning an rouncing that the city of Tien Tsin would be turned over to the revolutionares at Iiooi ido not been carried into effect at D. m. Gen. Chang Shao Tsen com nanding the Manchu troops, is expected To arrive at any moment. According to consular reports, the general is marching to Tien Tsin at the head of the twentieth army division on his way to Picking.
 General Changs aide visited the Tien Tsin consular headquarters on Novem- Der and presented communication to the effect that General Chang intended tv Of Tci said he anticipated the transfer would be peaceful but that Manchu resistance would lead to fighting; hence, he wished the consuls to take what precautions tfey deemed necessary.
 General Chang, in his message, added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Amateurs at Orpheum

Amateurs ruled supreme at the Or pheum last night, and again tonight they will hold the boards at that theatre. Un- questionably the funniest performance of the season was that of last night, ana a repetition of it is promised tonight There will be a fresh supply of amateur talent on hand for the occasion. The Teasie Weasie Girls Musical Comedy company is at the Orpheum every afternoon at 8 o'clock and twice every night at 7:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
BUTLER COUNTY
 COMMISSIONERS

Greenville, November 9-tspecial.) .)- The Butler county board of commission- CTS met this week. There was much work before them. Nothing has been learned. however of what disposition was made of the good roads bonds. Capt Duke Guice of Company E, went before tho commissioners and asked for financial asl sistance from the county to help man- tain the military company here. His request was met with encouragement on the part of the commissioners, and it Is expected that the county will give . fund monthly to the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
CROW DECISION MAY BE FAR REACHING Several Hundred PrOhibi- tion Cases Involved WILL BE APPEALED Circuit Judge Sustains Motion To Squash on Ground That City
 Ordinance Does Not
 Exist
WILL BE APPEALED

A decision of far reaching effect, which will result if sustained by the court of appeals. in throwing several hundred prohibition cases out of the docket of the court, was rendered yes- terday by Judge E. c. Crow of the cir cult court. It was a ruling sustain ing the motion of Attorneys J. e. Smith and S. B.. Stern to quash the complaint against G. s. Barranco, whose case had been appealed from the recorders court on the ground that he had violated no city ordinance, there being no lega, ordinance of the city of Birmingham upon which the prosecution could be brought.
 The case was one for violating the prohibition laws of the city of Bir- mingham under what is known as the city Fuller and Carmichael bill, passed February 14, 1910. The defendant was arrested in April, and tried before Re- corded Black and convicted. He ap- pealed to the circuit court and when the case came up before Judge Crow a motion to quash was interposed to the complaint.
 The following grounds were set out for the notion
 l. That there IS no legal ordinance of the city of Birmingham in forca ard effect upon which the prosecution can be brought.
 g. That there Is no jurisdiction i'll this court to try the cause, for the reason there is no valid or legal ordl- nance of the city of Birmingham tC support the prosecution In said cause
 3. That said ordinance on which the said prosecution is ba=od has been re- pealed, and is now of no force or eff feet.
 4. That said ordinance No. 25O of the city of Birmingham is repealed by an ordinance adopted subsequently, by the said board of commissioners of the city of Birming gham.
 ,. That said ordinance No. 250 Of the city of Birmingham is repealed by an act of the legislature of Alabama, approved April 6, 1911, commonly known S the Smith bill and is now no longer in force and effect
 Arguments were heard by Judge Crow Monday ly Attorneys J. 0. Smith and s.. B. Stern, attorneys for Berrance, the judge taking under advisement the ques- tion unti, yesterday, when his decision was rendered. City Attorney Romaine Boyd and Solicitor Joe Tate gave notice of an appeal and the case will go to the court of appeals the latter part of this month for final decision.
 Judge Crows ruling is similar to one made by Judge Frank Cahaan in the case against J. W. Wolf. Wolf was given new trial by Judge Cahalan, who held that the city ordinance under which he had been convicted was involved, in that it had been repealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Etta Willis

Mrs. Etta Willis, wife of Louis J. Willis, died at her home in Mobile yes te:day after lingering illness. She was formerly Birmingham women, hsyiug been Miss Farrell before her marriage, and was a sister to Mrs. Sara E. Burgess and John B. Farrell. Besides numerous friends and re,a- husband and four children, Last Juno she came to Birmingham and under went an operation, from which she never recovered. She was devoted church worker and her good deeds are well known throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
PATTERSON IS
 AGAIN CHOSEN

Montgomery, November 9-(Special.)- Gov. Emmet O'Neal has announced the appointment of Ben F. Patterson of Bon Secour. Baldwin county to succeed him. self on the Alabama oyster commission, the tern, of which expired on Novem- ber l. MT. Patterson was appointed to office two years ago.
 At the same time the governor has an nounced the reappointment of Henry F. Reese Of Selma as a member of the State Anti-Tubercuosis league. his term to expire five years from now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
BLIND TIGERS
 PLEAD GUILTY
Seven Convicted at Greenville-Fine and Imprisonment Is .es
 Meted Out

Greenville, November 9.-(Special.)- With the court room crowded with wit nesses and interested parties the trial of alleged blind tiger operators of Green vile, seven in number, was begun Each one pleaded guilty in from two to five cases each. The court imposed a fine of S10O and costs in each case and an ad- ditional punishment of six months at hard labor for the county. The court withheld the execution of the additional punishment of hard labor until the sec- ond Monday of the spring term of circuit court, 1912, the court awaiting the be- havior of. each of the defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
SPECIAL RATES f!yNZJ

Winter TOur1st Hates to many points in Alabama. Florida, Georgia. Cuba. Louisiana. Mississippi, Mexico, New Mexico and Texas. also to other points of interest. Tickets on sale Oc- tober 15 and November 1 to April 30, Inclusive, at very low rates and with liberal limits. Stop-overs allowed.
 New Orleans, La., and return. q1O.OO Account American Bankers association. Tickets on sale November IF to 20, in- clusive; final limit for return November 30, 1911. unless deposited before that date with special agent, New Orleans. and payment of fee of $1 made. in which case limit will be extended until December 26. 1911. Liberal stop overs allowed.
 For further information call on or write to P. Sid Jones. D. F. A., Bir. mingham. Ala. Both phones s77.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

The C. w. Best Musical company will be heard at the high school auditorium in Bessemer on December 4, 1911, January
 1, 1912, and January 23d, 1912, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church for the organ fund. MT. Best will have with him Miss Horstense Morehart, soprano; Mrs. c. w. Best, harpiste; Miss Verna Mcclure, reader; Miss Edna May Triton, soprano;
 Miss Marguerite Austin, voinist; Miss
 Clara Jenson, soprano; Claude c. Gothelf, Iianst, and Master Arthur Alexander, who will appear at different times ;n the tfree concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

Mrs. w. R. Enecks. who has been vis- iting her parents, MT. and Mrs. F.. N Farnell returned to her home in Oliver Ga, today. t -H- s
 Ellis Howell has returned from Atlanta where he was called by the death of his sister,
 Mrs. Fred C. Rauckman and children of Birmingham were the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. A. Moody and family today.
 MT. and Mrs. A. T. Buck have named their little daughter Martha Louis.
 Rev. w. M Crawford of Birmingham spent yesterday in Bessemer with friends.
 Leslie Harrel is quite i'll at his home with malaria fever.
 Mrs. Ethel Schwartz of Cleveland, O., arrived today to be the guest of Mrs. Sam Lefkovitz.
 John Silk of Birmingham was in The city today on business.
 Mrs. E. A. Veitch left last night for a visit >to relatives in Louisville, Ky
 w. c. Bolton and J. c. Ross of Lips comb were in the city today on business.
 Mrs. Ada Kyle who has been quite i'll is able to be up.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Parsons and family have gone to Arransaspass, Tex, where they will reside in the future.
 Mrs. George Randle Is able to be out after recent illness.
 Arthur Jacobs is in Helena today on business.
 Maud Wood, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Wood. is able to be up
 Mrs. c. w. Nixon is spending a few days with friends in East Lake.
 Miss Erline Moore is spending a few days with Miss Jeffie Moore
 Special communication of the Masons is called for Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Masonic hall. Work in the mas ter degree A full attendance is urged.
 The F'orty-Two club will meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Malie Downing at her home on Dartmouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Concert Tonight

The joint recital by Mrs. Aldrich pian- ist, and MT. Washburn, baritone, will take place at the Jefferson theatre tonight. It will be Mrs. Aldrich's only public appear ance in Birmingham this season and MT. Washburn, who formerly lived in this city, has not been heard here for sev- eral years. The latter ranks as one of the great vocal artists of the country now, and, as a matter of course, he will be accorded cordial reception on this occasion. A beautiful programme, not too long, but just long enough, has been arranged. The concert is for the benefit of St. Marys. Free kindergarten. The ticket sale has been very large and crowded house is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

foreign minister have fled. Rioting and indiscriminate fighting are feared and the people are streaming to the country dis tricts. Foreign women and children have been ordered to leave Slang Tsan and similar order has been sent to Chang IL. Other important cities in this province have joined the revolt, but in all of them the revolutionists are conducting the gov ernment peacefully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Loan Negotiated

New York, November 9.-On the eve of inaugurat'ng new administration with leanings decidedly American, Liberia to. day offers the best opportunity abroad for the investment of American money. according to statement issued here to- day by Judge NcCants Stewart of ths liberia supreme court. The quickening oi American interest in Liberia, Judge Steys- art adds. is evidenced by a recent loan of SGco,0)0 by New York bankers to Liberla with which to pay it's domestic debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Miss Nobody From Starland"

That good chorus is the bone and sin comedy is belief always adhered to by the successful producer, Mort H. Singer, and in his production of Miss Nobody From Starand,' 1t was said he was not only provided a rarely excellent cast headed by clever Olive Vail, but chorus of pretty girls and attractive young men all of whom have been selected for their ability to sing and dance as well as to be pleasing of appearance. The per- formance will be seen at the Jefferson theater next Thursday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
ALABAMA DOG WINS PRIZE

Hustonville, Ill.,, November g. 2 The annual events of the Independ- ent Field Trials club were com pleted today. The all-age stake was won by Peach Maid, a setter, owned by John Lucas of Alabama; Miss Hattie, setter. owned by Har- " Emonds, Columbus. O., was sec ond: lone Whitestone, owned by McMichaels of California, and Cur ley Rodfield, owned by Peacell, tied for third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
GREENVILLE GINS
 KEPT RUNNING

Greenville, November 9.-(Special)- The three cotton gins of Greenville are yet kept running. The cotton still comes in, and it is reported that the gins throughout the county are also ginning. The farmers are generally holding, in spite of the reported estimate of 15,0O0,- 600 bale crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Examine County Books

Greenville, November 9-(Special)- State Examiner Towne has been in the city for several days looking over the books of the county. This is the first time since 1907 that the books have been examined. Examiner Towne left the city
 last night His report will be made later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Mrs. M. !. Stallinps

Mrs. M. J. Stallings, aged S5 years. died yesterday morning at 1O:SO o'clock at. the family residence. 4725 First ave- Tnuc. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30. after which in- terment will follow in Woodlawn cem etcry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
K. of P. Banuuet

After the meeting of Myrtle Linton Lodge No. 130, Knights of Pythias, to- night at which Arthur Tubb will take the rank of page, banquet will be given in compliment of the lodge by Juan Domin- guez and Will Martinez, who have re- gently opened a chilli and hot tamale stand on First avenue between Eight eenth and Nineteenth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
Canton Goes Over

Hong Kong, November 9.-Canton, the capital of Kiang Tung province and the largest city in China formally declared it's independence at noon today when the dragon flag was lowered and salute in hcnor of the new government was fired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
FORBIDDEN CITY IS AWAITING ATTACK
 OF REBEL FORCES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 government has absolutely disappeared and the foreign consuls are unable to recognize the self constituted govern ment.
 British warehouses across the river were footed this morning. The local police fled upon the rioters approach.
 The consular body announced the for eign settlement was prepared for self defense and that the revolutionists must maintain order in the nearby districts, otherwise foreigners must interfere.
 The temper of the Manchu troops remains the most serious consldera- tion. The Chinese greatly fear that they may precipitate conflict. Al lowing for recent assertions. it is es- timated that there are 22,500 Manchu troops within the outer wall.
 Prince Ching, acting premier, stated today that the Manchus did not intend, if besieged, to defend Picking. Chinese officials believe that while the Man chus intend fully to guard against sur prise inside the city, should the revo- lutionists made serious demonstra- tion outside the walls, the court would begin negotiations for giving up if necessary all but their lives and &C., cepting such provisions for the future as may be offered
 The revolutionists maintain that the government is ineffective, having disap- peared, and they assert that they should be recognized as belligerents and given assistance by foreigners.
 The entire situation in the Yang Tse delta is farcical and anarchistc The great danger is that the hordes of hun gry paupers will constitute an irrespop- sible commune There is every reason to believe that the Manchus at Nan king are simply holding out for pur- chase money. It is considered certain that foreign interference will be disas- trous to foreign residents at this stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10
"The Traitor" at Biiou

Exciting climaxes, sustained human in- terest and wonderfully well told srory about the decline and fall of the Ku Klux Klan are features of the produc- tion of "The Traitor" at the Bijou this week. There are performances nightly and matinee Saturday. The Goose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

'when Bess Goes to Europe.' the play to be given by the High school pupils in a few weeks, under the direction of Miss Ada Street, is progressing rapidly The proceeds will be used In fitting ur rest room for the lady teachers and girls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

that he had 20.o0o troops whom he de- sired to bring within the 20 mile limit prescribed by the protocol. The consus thanked General Chang for his commun- ication, but explained that they were un- able to sanction his request and urged that troops remain outside the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

Last night about o'clock Leonard Ed mundson and Miss Lena Fur were mar ried at the residence of Rev. J. E. Low cry at Lipscomb. MT. and Mrs. Edmund son will reside in Brighton where MT. Ed n.undson holds a responsible position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-10

equipment is being installed and one of the handsomest bars to be seen will soon be ready for business. The new quar- ters will be used for white trade, while the old will be used for the colored.