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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Meeting for Today

London, March 1.-The National Miners federation unanimously decided tonight to accept the prime minister's invitation to meet the coal owners and representatives of the government at q round table conference. at which Premier Asqulth will preside. The acceptance was coupled with the reservation that the principle of minimum wage would be excluded from the discussion. It is under stood that this means that granting of a minimum wage would be assumed to have been conceded, but 1t does not imply that the schedule of minimum wage rates drawn lip by the miners federation will not be discussed
 The coal miners have not accepted the premiers invitation but will meet early tomorrow to decide. Even if the Welsh and Scotch owners stand aloof 1t is taken for granted that English owners will accept The conference will take place tomorrow afternoon, but the miners representatives are not authorized to agree to any reduction of the federation's 2 schedule of rates or to any scheme de- termining the rates without a new bal lot. Therefore. a settlement of the strike at the joint conference can be attained only if the owners agree to accept the miners schedule, which is very prob- lematical.
 The most hoped for as the outcome of the conference is that some basis of 
 lCONTTNIJRn Oe RAGE raN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
HEAR UNDERWOOD
 ON ALL SIDES, SAYS
 COLONEL M'KLEROY

Washington, March 11.-tSpecial.)-col w. IT. McKleroy of Anniston was in Washington for while tonight He spoke enthusiastically of oscar Under woods chances for the democratic nom- ination.
 There is pronounced increase in sentiment all the way from Alabama to New York during the past few weeks, !" said Mr. Mckleroy ''f was in New York a few weeks ago and heard enough tn- derwood sentiment to convince me that he was among the most eligible candi- dates. That sentiment has increased to a wonderful degree since my former visit.
 "Of course Alabama is solid for Under wood and 1t begins to appear that he will get the support of d number of the other southern states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
HEAVY EARTHQUAKE
 SHOCK IN ALASKA
Tremors of More Than Usual Severity Recorded
 Over the Country

Seattle Wash, March 11.-An earth quake of more than average severity was recorded on the seismograph of the University of Washington from 2:30 to s:1o P. .nf The prnliminary tremors were srtsof s4ssa ais ket gives sise 'to n sfss- position that the shock occurred in Alaska.
 Washington, March 1f.-Heavy earth shocks were recorded early today by the seismograph at Georgtown university. The vibrations began at 5:35 and lasted % minutes, being mostly violent at $40.
 St. Louis March 11.-An earthquake recorded in several sections of the coun try originated off the west coast of Central Mexico. according to officials here today The St. Louis university officials are the authorities.
 New orleans March 11.-Preliminary calculations made by the observers at Loyola college indicate that an earth quake shock registered this mornin 2 was approximately 2000 miles distant. It was probably northeast or northwest.
 New York, March 11.-An earthquake shock of unusual severity was recorded today by the seismograph at Brook lyn college. The oscillations began at 53S, reached the maximum at $40 and continued until 5:55.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Carnegie Contributed Money

Hot Springs, Ark. March 14.-Apdrew Carnegie contributed money to help de fray the expenses attached to Colonel Rooseveits African expedition, but the contribution was made after Mir. Car negie had talked to Colonel. Wolcott oi the Smithsonian institute. Colonel Roosevelt was not asked to give n cent toward the purpose. This information is contained in a statement made here to- day by MT. Carnegie regarding a dis patch from New York yesterday. which stated Mir. Carnegie had contributed s2o,- oO0 to the expense fund in question.
 MT. Carnegie did not say what sum he contributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
MEXICAN SITUATION |. IS MUCH IMPROVED
Optimism Is Felt in the Capital
THE PANIC SUBSIDIES
Wilson Declares He Has No Intention of Asking for Marines to Protect the United States Legation.
 More Arms Are Shipped

Mexico City, March 11.--A decided feeling of optimism pervaded the cap ital today affecting foreigners and Mexicans alike. The big popular dem onstration of loyalty to the govern ment yesterday has had the effect of stiffening the backs of the government officials and private citizens. Today this fact was manifested in casual conversations, public interviews and by a material increase in the number of enlistments for army service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Sends Letter to Mckinley

copy of ex-President Roosevelt's letter made public today was forwarded by Sen- ator Dixon, his manager, to Director Will liam B. Mckinley of the Taft campaign bureau. In the accompanying note Senator Dixon asks whether MT. McKinley's posi- ton is indorsed by President Taft, as Sen ator Dixon's utterances would indicate. The Dixon letter said
 Tn view of this unqualified indorse- ment of my challenge of March for a general primary test of the sentiment of republican voters as to their presidential candidate in the approaching campaign l shall be glad to know whether Mr. Taft, whose personal representative you say you are, similarly indorses you in refusing that test"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Kirschner Will Not Resign

Berlin. March 1l.-A deputation of mem bers of the city council of Berlin today called on Lord Mayor Kirschner who on Saturday, announced his in tention of resigning, and persuaded him to defer his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
No Call for Marines

Washington, March 11.-It was stated at the state department today that no call had come from Ambassador Will son for American marines to guard the Mexican legation, nor is any such call anticipated. Theoretically, there would be no obstacle to the dispatch of ma mines to form a legation guard in the City of Mexico, provided a state of ab- solute anarchy prevailed there and threatened the lives of Americans dom- iciled there.
 Such action, however, would not be taken in the ordinary course until the titular government confessed it's inabil- ity to afford protection to foreigners The Madero government has not done this, though it is possible that 1t has not viewed with disfavor the projected organization and arming of the foreign colony to act simply in the capacity oi Al police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
President Taft Returns

Washington. March 1l.-Tired but ap- |parentlyf rieased with the results of his three day visit to Toledo and Chicago. President Taft got back to Washington late today. From Harrisburg to Wash Ington his train travelled as special. At Altonna and the Pennsylvania capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Reply Uncompleted

The committee of 10 anthracite coal operators appointed to draft reply to the miners refusing their demands for increased wages, recognition of the union, a shorter working day, one year agreement and other changes, was in session here today for three hours without completing its labors.
 Because the reply had not been com pleted after such extended considera- ton, led 10 rumors that a compromise might be under discussion. One of the operators said the committee had dis cussed the situation from all angles but had not concluded its reply.
 The committee will meet again Wednes- day morning and that afternoon will sub init the reply to the miners. None of the officers of the miners organization was in the city tonight but word was received from President John F. White that he and his colleagues would reach New York tomorrow night or Wednesday morning.
 The price of coal was advanced still more today owing to an increase of 2j cents in lghterage charges from Jersey to New York, Some dealers are now charging s1.25 ton more for certain grades than the usual rates. The opera tors assert that they have not advanced the price, but that the increases are due to middlemen and retail dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
See Great Improvement

Many profess to see a great inn provement in the outlook. Everywhere the opinion was expressed that the life or death of the revolution depends on the developments of the next few days in the vicinity of Torreon and a feel ing of renewed confidence in the fed eral government to deliver crushing blow to Orozco was expressed.
 Government officials, affected by sen- timent, declare that many men can be equipped and sent to Torreon if nec- essary. The panicky feeling of last week among foreigners has worn it. self out and those who remain appear to consider remote the chances of harm befalling the people in the capital. This is further evidenced by fall ing off in demands for railroad ac- commodations. The vigorous policy adopted by the war department was reflected in the interior department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
To Suppress Irresponsible Press

Apparently a quietus is to be put upon Irresponsible publishers who from time to time have been flooding the country with rebel literature. With the exception of this class of publishers there has been a noticeable change in the tone of comment by the newspapers on President Madero and his ministers. Two plants of "fly by night" publica- tions were closed tonight Preparations were made for patriotic demonstra- tion to. take place in the streets of the capital. It will be in the nature of an automobile and floral parade and will be participated in by the wealthy resi- dents. Reports from. the district of Torreon say. that volunteers recently recruited
 lat surrounding towns are receiving
 eairls aid entrained for Torreon, wdere
 1 General Salaz is moblizing troops, Gen.
 | Jose Delgado of Teheauntepec has been
 ordered north.
 A plot for the escape of 40 or more prisoners from the Santiego prison. where General Reyes is confined, was frustrated today. The plotters were all x-commfssioned officers resting under courtmartial sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
WORLD WIDE
 STRIKE 0F MINERS
Severe Coal Shortage in
 Europe Faced
ENGLISH SITUATION
Committee Fails to Complete Draft of Reply to AntIa yscitc Miners Asquith Arranges Conference.
 Conditions Distressing

New York, March 11.-A world wide strike of coal miners is regarded by the coal trade as more than likeli- hood if negotiations now in progress between the anthracite and bituminous workers and their employers in this country do not result in settlement of working conditions.
 With more than million coal miners on strike in Great Britain and l5o,0oo miners in Germany voting to quit work to force higher wages. severe coal shortage in Europe Is faced
 Next week at Cleveland the bitu- minous operators and their employees will confer to 5try to bring about an adjustment of conditions in the soft coal fields.
 Coal meanwhile Is being loaded on the Atlantic seaboard for South Ameri- ca and European ports usually sup piled by English Firms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12

crowds were out to greet him. The Presi- dent stood on the rear platform at both stops while the engines were changed. smiled at the criwd, waved a friendly farewell as the train pulled out. blt made no speeches. From the union station in Washington. he went directly to the White House and plunged in,meditcly
 into accumulated correspondence. The next trip. so far a -anged for the Presi- dent. will begin next Sunday and will take him to Boston and New Hampshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Lincoln Had No Recall

"Speaking of reactionaries. you will agree that James II was reactionary who recalled judges he had appointed when they would not write the kind of opinions he wanted written It was the law and not tlle will of the power that made them judges. Sometimes you refer to Lincoln; you will remember that he said in the midst of a great war for the preservation of this gov ernment that this was "a government by the people, for the people and of the people. You will also recall that the instrumentalities by which the people governed themselved when Lincoln made that speech did not include the initiative, the referendum and the re- call, nor indeed, the recall of judicial decision.
 Now does 1t look to you on re1ec- tion like rank reaction to go back to instrumentalities of government, some of them older than Roman rule and emulate the governments that adopted and practlced them. Yours very truly.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Urge Citizens to Arms

Dispatches indicate that law aDldlng citizens, including foreigners, have been urged to arm and organize themselves. It is pointed out that there is a large dis orderly element in Mexico City which in the event the capital should be threatened by the insurgents, necessitating the fed eral troops leaving the city to engage the rebels, would probably take advantage of the lack of restraint. Many large ship ments of arms continue to cross the Mex jcan border from the United States, .tc- cording to dispatches to the war depart ment from officers along the line. While it is not doubted that these arms are for the use of the rebels. going through the custom house at Juarez. as they do, the army officials cannot seize them because they are going in the regular channels of commerce..
 The collector of customs at Fl Paso telegraphed Secretary MacVeagh that the shipment of arms and ammunition re- gently seized by the army at Fl Paso seemed to be a regular consignment en- titled to enter Mexico under the rules laid down by the President.
 A serious situation continues around Torreon. Advices coming into Durango by courier from Torreon declare the place is entirely isolated, with several thousand rcvolutionists in the vicinity and food supplies almost exhausted. Durango seems to be the only spot in the state of that name which is not overrun with an- archists.
 Mexico City, March 11.-Ambassador Wilson said tonight that the idea of ask ing for marines to guard the embassy never had been considered by him. He knew nothing. he said, of any intention on the part of the other diplomats to re-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Observations of Recall

MT. Campbell in his letter makes some observations on the recall of judges and judicial rulings.
 You have overlooked one of the most important cases ever tried" he wrote. .Pilate acquitted the Christ. An appeal from Pilates decision was taken to the people and the Savior was crucifed."
 In part MT. Campbell's letter was as fol- lows:
 My Dear Colonel: You assume In your letter to Senator Dixon this morning that I was talking about politics in the Concord speech when said the republican party was not in favor of appealing the decision of the umpire to the bleaehers
 Every man who knows the old rule of the prize ring knew few days ago when you said your hat was In the ring know that you were undressing to enter it. They also know that an appeal to the bleachers would end the game. In this I was, disenssinE N9ur astng ding leci5tation that gou fonla app cal the decision of the judge to the crowd in the courthouse and what l said was in that connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Federals Win Victory

Culiacan, Mex, March 1.-Two hun dred federals yesterday with the aid of volunteers defeated and drove off 800 Zapatistas who made a desperate at tempt to take possession of this city. the capital of the state of Sinaloa A single machine gun, stationed in the tower of the principal church. moved down .he rebels as they thronged through the streets, and later when they attempted to rally on the plaza. Firing from 'he housetops and balconies, the federals and towns people completed the confusion Of the attacking party The rebels losses are given at 200, with unusually slight loss to the federals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
Chief Justice White Dissents

ChIeI JuStlce WHIte DIsSeHtS One of the express reasons given by Chief Justice White for his dessent was to make 1t clear that if evils arise from the decision .their continuation will not be caused by the interpretation given to the statute, but will result from the in- action of the legislative department in falling to amend the statute so as to avoid such evils"
 This amendment would be some restric- tion on the use of a patent.
 Chief Justice White first contended that the "license restriction was a collateral
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-12
CAMPBELL TAXES
 HAND IN CONTEST Writes Reply to Roosevelt
 Letter CAUSTIC COMMENTS Dixon Forwards Roosevelt's Letter To
COMMENTS
CAUSTIC
Dixon Forwards Roosevelt's Letter To McKinley-Wants to know if Taft Indorses the Measures
 of Mckinley

Washington, March t1.-Representative Campbell of Kansas took hand today
 in the presidential preference primary controversy, which has been going on be- tween Senator Joseph M. Dixon, director of the Roosevelt headquarters, and Rep resentative Mckinley, director of the na- tional Taft bureau.
 MT. Campbell gave out copies of aslet- ter from him to Colonel Roosevelt. The colonels letter to Senator Dixon. given out here Sunday, apparently in- dorsed Senator DlNon's challenge to MT. Mckinley for preferential primaries and scored Director Mckinley for his reply, which in part was that he did not favor changes in the rules of the game while the game was in progress. The colonel referred to speech Mr. Campbell had made at Concofd, N. H. and described the representative as saying the repub- lioan party did not believe in an appeal from the umpire to the beachers.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06
FINE ATTRACT CTIONS ARE BOOKED
For Fallon for the Coming Sea-
son Through Lyceum Bureau
"A Guarantee Given.

Through the recent visit of Travel
ing Agent Lowe. of the Redpath Lyce-
um Bureau, Fallon residents will be en-
abled during the coming season to en-
10Y the highest class theater attractions
ever brought to town. Three attrac-
tions have been arranged for with the
bureau, guarantee having been ex-
tended through the efforts of Mr.. Lowe.
Those of the local citizens who occupy
the roles of guarantors are /. II. Kent,
Judge L. N. French, DR.. g. M. Gard
ner, A. c. Burton, ID. E. Williams, w.
C. Black and J. NJ. Smitten.
The same plan will be followed re-
earding the disposition of all surplus
monies as governed in former instances,
the surplus reverting to the high
school fund.
The Redpath Bureau promises the
people of Fallon higher class attrac-
tions than were presented during the
past winter, and the many local people,
knowing the excellence of the late pro-
ductions, will eagerly look forward to the
coming events, which should appear TO
crowded houses in each instance.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06
FIELD MEET FOR THE COUNTY
VIII be Held at Fallon on April
2O--List of Events for the
Meet as Arranged.

During the teachers institute at this
place Mr.. Fetter called a meeting of
the teachers of Churchill county and
put the question up to them whether it
would not be a good thing to have a
field meet for the pupils of the county.
1t was decided in the affirmative.
Prof. Abel appointed Messrs. Martin,
Fetter and Wood to arrange the pro-
gram and decide upon the date. This
committee decided to hold the meet at
Fallon, Saturday, April 20. There will
be separate events for pupils whose
weights are above 100 pounds and for
those whose weights are less than l00
pounds.
The events are as follows: Shot put,
polo vault, high jump, standing broad
jump, running broad jump. 50-yard dash,
l0O-yard dash, 230-yard pash, 440-yard
dash. half mile run and mile run, the
latter for boys over 10.
Badges will be given to the winners
of events, or a silver cup to the school
winning the most points.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06
CHURCHILL'S ANNUAL TAX LEVY
Made by Commissioners---The
Taxes in County Lower and
the Rate in Town Higher

The commissioners board met Mon
day and yesterday with Chairman E. P.
Mclean and Long Term Commissioner
C. F. Cirac present.
The sheriff's report for the month of
February was received and ordered laid
over.
Bids for the services of a telephone
operator at Hazen were opened. +. 7.
Abbay of Hazen submitted an offer to
perform the services for the remainder
of the year for $25 per month, and Mrs.
H. |. Morton submitted bid of S65 for
the same services. Mr.. Abbay was CIV
en- the award and has been notified to
file his bonds.
The county auditor was ordered to
transfer $3.50. IL from the courthouse
bond fund and $4281. 81 from the emer-
gency fund to the general fund.
1t was ordered that County Recorder
f. F. FRANKIE order new index 10 the
county deed records.
The annual tax levy was fixed by the
board, the levy for general county and
state purposes being reduced from 81. 81
to 81 02. However, those who reside
within Fallon will be required to pay a
tax higher than last year, the disparity
in last years favor being represented
by the figures of $3.37 and $4.27, though
progressive citizens who believe in mod
ern improvements will willingly stand
tIe raise, for it represents the cost of
the municipal improvements that are
now being installed.
The 1912 tax levy is based upon the
1911 tax roll, which was So, 900, 900 in
round numbers, though Assessor j. w.
Stton believes that he will have S4,-
900, 600 roll this year for the first time
in the coupty's history.
The levy as fixed by the board Mon
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06
WATER-USERS HOLD MEETING
Secretary of Interior Appealed
to In Protest Against Man.
datory Payments.

A representative number of water
users met at the Court House Saturday
afternoon in response to the call issued
By Hon. r. l.. Douglass, president of
the Water Users Association, to con-
slider the best method of relief for
those of the projects water users who
find it impossible to meet the water pay
mente due now and payable al the latest
on the 18th inst. Those in attendance at
the meeting Saturday instructed the
directors of the association to prepare
and forward to the secretary of the
interior an appeal protesting against
the enforcement Of the recent order
making payments mandatory on or be-
fore the date mentioned, and STIMULATING
that no action be taken by the secre-
tary until petition, already prepared
By the project water users had been
received and considered by him.
It develops that large number of
delinquencies exist among the project s
water users. In looking about for the
cause, it was considered good business
by those present at Saturdays meeting
10 ask and work for the graduated pay
ment plan, already in effect in several
government projects. A committee
appointed by the president of the as
soeiation. composed of X. l.. Douglass,
Thomas Dof. Mr.. Taylor, and Z. p.
Osgood, called upon Project Engineer
l.. w. Cole, who readily aeeeded 10 the
plan and gave it that they could use
his name in the furtherance of the idea.
The graduated plan contempates the
payment of water rights in ten annual
installments, as now, but beginning
with a minimum sum and reaching the
maximum only after the homebuider
las placed his farm unit on a self-sus-
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06
tanning basis.

tanning basis.
In order that general action regard
ing delinquent water rights in the
Truck project shall be defer
red pending the submission of evidence
calculated to sustain the local contention
for graduated payment plan, 1t Is
urged by the water users association
that each water user prepare at once
an appeal to the secretary stating the
individual reasons why payments can
not be met These appeals should not
be addressed to the secretary Of the
interior. bur to the Register
and Receiver Of the Carson City land
office, from where they will be Tor
warded to Washington.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1912-03-06

The old reliable, genuine
Rock Spring coal always on
hand at Burton's coal yard.
An eight-foot seeder for sale; good
as new. Benadum & Spreyer.