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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Huntsville Signs Catcher

Huntsville. April 11.-tSpecial.)- Leslie Haynes, catcher for the Green Bay, Wis, team last season. has been signed to do a part of the backstop work for Huntsville in the Southeastern league. Haynes has been playing here with the professional team that has engaged in several exhibition games with Riggs bunch on the local dia- mond and the local fans are delighted with his work. Riggs secured his re- lease from Green Bay and has signed him. Rolleg, who was signed up as regular catcher will share his work with Haynes during the season and will spend part of his time in the outfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12

vieksburg, Miss, April 11.-That It IS an i'll ewind that blows nobody good IS shown by the enterprise of theatre boat proprietors who have begun campaign in the flooded Yazoo valley towns and hamlets never before reached by those trayeiing inland Boats run over the inun- dated districts sending skiffs to persons marooned on rafts or in the highlands as prospective patrons
 As soon as an audience has been col lected the performance proceeds. and by this means flood sufferers hear songs and slxits of vaudeville and burlesque perform CTS despite their temporary inconven- fence.
 The 600 state convicts working on the ,evee along fthe Greenville district take inc situation with a show of delight Their work is hard, but il gives them a laste Of liberty near the volcano of re straint. They have proved good workers None of them has made break for free dom.
 The only trouble reported among them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
DAY IN CONGRESS
;enate-In session 2 p. m.

GeHdte-ln StSSlon / r. III.
 Beet sugar interests protest to finance committee against House free sugar bill. Free toll for American vessels on Pan anna canal were advocated before inter- oceanic canals committee.
 Newell Sanders sworn in as junior sem ator from Tennessee.
 Senator Williams attacked as extrava- gant. military expenditures in army ap- 8propriation bill.
 Adjourned at 5:4s D. m. until D. m. to- day.
 House-Met at midday.
 Considered District of Columbia legis- lation.
 Steel trust Investigating committee be- gun hearing three ore experts, its last Wit nesses before the close of inquiry.
 Banking and currency committee decid- ed to begin money trust investigation April r.
 Howard Ayres, dealer in cotton cloths, told agriculture committee if dealings in options are not permitted prices would huetuate violently
 Representative Henry withdrew a reso- lution for widespread investigation of good roads question when objections were made.
 Immediate approprIF on of $S0,000 urged upon agriculture committee by middle At lantic states interests to fight chestnut blight.
 Burnett bill providing illiteracy test for immigrants ordered by immigration com mittee favorably reported.
 Merchant marine committee appointed subcommittee to confer with Attorney Ge@ral Wickersham in drafting bill to exclude from American ports foreign owned ships guilty of violating anti trust law.
 Interstate commerce committee will hold hearings beginning April 23 with view to amending pure food and drugs law.
 Adjourned at 5:16 D. m. until noon Fri day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
]. R. BONNER
 IS ENTHUSIASTIC
Well Known Painter Relates
 Recent Experience
DOCTORS DID NO GOOD
Was Complete Physical Wreck When He Heard of New Product.
 Results Obtained Were Marvellous

Among the hundreds of statements be- ing made in connection with the remark able new tonic, 'Tona Vita,' none are more interesting than that given out re- gently by R. l.. Donner, residing at llO4 Fourth avenue. and well known painter employed by the Birmingham Carriage and Wagon company, this city.
 Mr Donner said: "I have followed this trade for almost 90 years, and forced to use this paint. which has brought me down to almost d physical wreck.
 T tried many remedies and physicians with little or no results. A short time ago sTona Vita was recommended to me and 1 decided to give it a trial. It helped me wonderfully. although l have only taken a few doses. I now feel like l have a new lease on life. My ambition has returned, as well as my strength and energy Before using this remedy l suf- fered with indigestion and stomach trou- ble. l can now eat anything and 1t agrees with me. l now sleep well at nights and get up in the mornings feeling line and do not suffer with nervousness. l have told several of my friends about it and they are going to try it also"
 People who are nervous and irritable have imperfect digestion, stomach trou- ble, lack energy and ambition, feel mel ancholy and discouraged, suffer with
  irregular circulation pallid complexions. and who are susceptible to coughs and colds are unquestionably suffering with that modern plague, nervous debility, say tho representatives.
 There are thousands of such half sick men and women in Birmingham who real " do not know just what is wrong with them,n said one of these representatives recently.
 "rhey struggle aimlessly along until they become totally debilitated and often times they come to us suffering with this dreaded condition in its most aggravated form continued he.
 We have a preparation that will posi- lively remove this trouble and restore the organs of the body to their healthy, nor nal condition"
 The '"Tona Vita" representatives are now al the Collier Drug company. 109- III North Twentieth street, between the hours of a. m. and 8 D. m. daily during their stay in Birmingham.
 "Our preparation acts like true spe- cific in all cases of debility, repairing all organic weakness. whether man or woman and proves a lasting source of benefit and relief. When buoyant spirits return and depression gives away to cheerful ness. it is hard to recognize some of the former sufferers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
DECISIONS OF THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, April 11.-(Special. )-Thc following decisions were handed down to- day by the court of appeals:
 Walker, P. J.-Central of Georgia Rail- way company vs Strickland Metcalf Gro eery company, from Geneva county court; reversed and remanded
 Scientific American Compiling depart ment ys. T. o. Gillespie, from Birming- ham city court; affirmed
 Thomas Frazer Lumber company ct al vs. J. K. Henson, from Walker circuit court; affirmed
 DeGraffenreid, J.-Alabama City, Gads- den and Attalla Railway company vs. James J. sampley, from Etowah circuit court; affirmed.
 Pelham, J.-Green Clancy ct al vs. state, from Clarke circuit court; reversed and remanded as to Green Chaney, af- firmed as to other defendants
 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company vs. Ward, from Henry circuit court, re- versed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
YORK SHOT AND
 BADLY WOUNDED
Diamond Released on $2500 Bond at His Preliminary
 Hearing

Andalusa, April (Special)-J. B. York was shot yesterday afternoon while in the store of Guss Mcintosh, and the latter is in jail charged with doing the shooting York went into the store and while there the two men are said to have had a disagreement. York was carried to his home at Pleasant Hill, where he is in q serious condition but resting easily today He has d bullet through his right lung.
 Ossie Chappie was cut and fatally wounded last night by Jule Robinson. Both were negroes.
 The preliminary hearing of R. B. Dia- mond, charged with the killing of Henry Smith on February Il, was concluded yesterday before Justice Sa1ter and the defendant was bound over to await the grand jury on a $25OO bond, which was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Much Discussion Caused
 By The States Decision

Montgomery, April 11.-fSpecial.)- Much discussion has been heard in of fcial circles in this clty regarding the states decision to appeal to the United States supreme court in the rate cases. The decision of Governor ONeal and the attorney general, together with the membefs of the railroad commission, to appeal to a higher tribunal was not unexpected. as sentiment. has largely been with the state In the fight for lower rates
 It is not believed that any issue, save that of local option, has been such a live topic of discussion in the state in the past five years as the decision of the railroads to restore the old rates. So far as can be learned the greatest dis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
HARMON INVADES
 NEBRASKA TODAY

Washington. April Ex-Governor Har- mon of Ohio will invade Nebraska on a speaking tour tomorrow and at the-same time William J. Bryan, who has an- nounced tSat he would not be member of a Harmon delegation to the Baltimore convention, will begin a speaking tour in the governors home state.
 A statement issued from the Harmon national headquarters today said in part:
 While Governor Harmon is making a whirlwind speaking tour of Nebraska, Colonel Bryan will invade Ohio in an attempt to prevent the former from hay- ing solid delegation from his own state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
COMMITTEE TO MEET
 TO HEAR COMPLAINT

Montgomery April 11.-tspecial.)- meeting will be held by the Mont gomery county executive committee for the purpose of hearing a complaint or w. H. Lawson, defeated candidate for member of the board of revenue from the Southeastern district, who declares he will contest the election of J. II. Scroggin. The two contestants are represented by able counsel. and it is expected that the contest will be in teresting. Lawson says Croggin was elected through illegal votes. Chairman George w. Jones of the executive com mittee today issued a call for meeting of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
PLAN NEW JAIL
 AT ANDALUSIA

Montgomery April 11.-(Special.)- Following upon the condemnation ot the Covington county jail by pr. Will liam H. Oates, state prison inspector, the board of revenue of that county has taken steps looking to the imme- diate erection of a new county prison. The board has instructed Architect Frederick Ausfeld of this city to draw plans for a new jail to cost in the neighborhood of s25,0O0 and. it Is an- nounced that the construction of the new prison will be begun within the next 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
CORONER'S JURY IS
 WITHOUT ANY CLUE

Nowata, Okla, April IA coroner ; jury was unable to fix responsibility to- day for the killing of Mrs. Irene Hoheen. solicitor in the employe of local news paper and returned a verdict charging the crime to unknown persons. Mrs. Hoheen's mutilated body was found in the woods near Nowata yesterday.
 Several men detained while the inquest was in progress were released. The po- lice declare they are without clues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12

approval has been expressed in regard to the proposed action of the roads and 1t is likely that the issue will assume stupendous proportions before a final determination of the matter is reached.
 One of the phases of the subject that has been largely discussed Is the de- termination of the roads to increase the rate on freight, not only on the 1l0 commodities, but on every article of freight shipped in Alabama It fs claimed that while there was pretty general belief that what is known as the eight group classification might be increased no one thought that similar increase would be made on all the other articles not included n the 110 cor,- modities and merchants and shippers all over the state are said to be immensely displeased at the action of the rail- roads,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
TWO ARRESTED AS
 "WHITE SLAVERSr

Montgomery, April 11.-CSpecial )-Ar- rested on a warrant charging "white slavery" w. A. Sassman and Harry Grady, two white men, are held at police headquarters, and will probably be turned over to the federal authorities. It is stated that the case against Sassman is particu- larly strong, though it is announced tha: evidence against Grady is not so com plete. With the men at the time of their arrest were May Fox ant Mabel Gould. who are also held at police headquarters as witnesses against the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT
 BLOWS NOBODY GOOD

occurred during the night Some of the government engineers were throwing coins among the negroes. This started an incipient riot and the penny pitching was halted by the engineers. A few min- utes later the negroes, to decide rightful ownership of four or five pennies, de- cided to scramble for them under their own auspices. This tiRe the resulting scport was more serious in nature A trusted convict aimed shot into the crowd. The bullet hit an innocent bv- stander. negro woman. The wound was not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Heayy Strawberry Crop

Cullman, April 11.-(Special.)-Ifen NJ. Vanderputte. manager of the Ger man-American Truckers association of this city, is now making extensive preparations for the handling of the largest output of strawberries this season the county has ever produced. MT Vanderputte said yesterday that the prospects now are that Cullman would ship more berries this season than she had ever done. and that his associa- tion is getting ready to handle the crop without a hitch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
NEWSPAPE PRESS BROKEN IN TRANSIT AIiceyille News to Appear in
 Larger Form MAY BUILD NEW HOTEL T. II. Sanders Erects Handsome Home in Aliceville-Mayor Cunningham Now in New Quarters Over
 the Postoffice
MAY BUILD NEW HOTEL

Alicevile, April 11.-tSpecial.)- .)-Though 1t had been expected for some time the News new cranston cylinder press did not arrive until the first of tie week, and this weeks paper will be printed on it, though a little late on account of the broken part having to be repaired, as well as the necessary delay in putting it down. Fortunately, however, the break occurred in an unimportant part and it was easily repaired, and the paper will hereafter ap- per in five column form from four to eight pages, as required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
 CLARK INVADES TEXAS TUESDAY

St. Louis, April 11.-Speaker Champ Clark will invade Texas next Tuesday in an effort to get the delegation from that state to the democratic national conven- tion.
 Edward A. Glenn, who has managed the speakers campaign Missouri and Illi- nois. will open Clark state headquarters at Fort Worth April 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Surety Company Suit

Claiming that they were insured against loss and liability that might oc- cur through accidents to employees, the Avondale mills have filed suit in the circuit court against the Empire State surety company. claiming the sum or s3000 damages that the Avondale Mil,s company was liable for through the death of T. R. Teer and the injury to H. J. Kartus, both of whom receivea the injuries while in the employment of the Avondale mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Will Hear Plea on April 30

Trenton. N. J., April 1.-Tuesday, Apr se by Governor wil- son -01y 4s ate on which he will givs a A1s the application for the m Illinois of a num- Der of afca These wera indicfa, m lt9as aan several years ago The3 fAeet with conspiracy to restis f'a " aee boost prices of meat and 9th Juc fr)ducts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Judge Smith Presiding

Judge Frank w. smith is presiding over the second division of the crim- inal court this week in the absence of Judge Cahalan, who l. away from the city. Judge smith is hearing the cases on the misdemeanor cocaet and rap iely disposing of the cases set for each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Completes New Home
Mayor Has Office

Heretofore Mayor J. B. Cunningham has been occupying the probate office, being lat home' wherever found, but the oom- pletion of Murphy 6 Cunningham's new building also brings benefit to the town in affording a nice new office over tie post office, which the mayor occupies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
TWO MINERS ARE
 REPORTED KILLED

Report was made to the state mine Inspectors office last nlght that two men were killed in the Porter mine of the Warrior Pratt Coal company yes terday. The men who met death were Henry Mullen and his negro helper.
 The deaths were caused by falling rock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 11.-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia and Mississippi. General ly fair Friday and Saturday except prob ably local thunder showers.
 For Tennessee: Fair Friday; local tnun- der showers Friday night or Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
GEO. SWANSON DIES IN
 WESTERN CAROLINA
Tuskegee Boy Buried Yesterday. Young Couple Weds-New Bank
 at Notasulga

Tuskegee. April -(speciaI)-The re- mains of George Swanson. who died in North Carolina, were inferred in the cen- etery here today. MT. Swanson was the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. G. " Swan son of Tuskegee.
 MT. Carl Lumpkin and Miss Neel Cham bless; both of this city, were quietly mar ried one evening this week Only very few of their friends witnessed the core mony and many were surprised to near of 1t.
 It has been given out by good authority that Notasulga of this county is to have another bank. Business men of this city are back of it and as soon as the work of organization has been perfected the institution will begin business. The capl- tai stock will be S25,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Rebels Capture Town

Galveston. April 11.-A special dis patch from Tampico, Mex. tells of the capture of a town Of 1000 people 30 miles up the river from -ampco by the rebels several days ago. Details are lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
New Hotel

Though T. J. Duncan would state noth- ing definite as to his intentions in regard to replacing the recently destroyed hotel building yet it is strongly rumored that new 30 room brick will be put on his lot at an early date. It is known that J, ". Puckett of the Columbus Brick company has been figuring on it, and it is generally believed that the building will be built at an early date.
 Completes New Home
 The handsome new residence of T. II. Sanders, which has been under construc- ton for the past few weeks, is now about finished It is one of the most ex- pensive and substantial buildings in town and quite an addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-12
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. Apri
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
DISCOVER PLOT TO
SEIZE CAR AND
CHANGE MONARCHY
Russian Secret Police Find
Wide Ramifications to
Conspiracy.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. Blum
dreds of secret police are at work to-
day throughout the empire investigat-
ing the scope of the most daring plot
ever aimed at the Car and the Rus
sian government. So far as the de-
tails have been learned the conspiracy
not only included plans for the seizure
of Car Nicholas, the Czarina and the
royal family but reorganization OF
the government into a constitutional
monarchy.
Arrests Of naval officers on board the
Russian battleship Ivan Zlatost at
ton. of the cabel. Further arrests in
ST. Petersburg gave an idea of its wide
spread ramifications. Many army and
navy officers are included.
efforts to keep the details OF the con-
spiracy secret, nevertheless 1t was
learned today that the plotters con-
spired to seize the Gar and imperial
family while they were en- route from
Yalta. in the Crimea. to Sebastopol on
board the yacht STANDARD.
At the same time the Baltic feet was
to have mutinied, and made simultane-
Gus attacks upon Cronstad and st. Pc
|tersburg. the fleet being split up into two
sauadrOns.
NJ. Chtchegiovttoff, the minister Of JUS
tice. and Premier Kokovsoff, who are
personally directing the Investigation.
have learned that the commanders OF
nearly every important garrison in the
empire were approached. The conspira-
tors seemed to have an unlimited supply
OF money and in addition to offering
bribes promised political preferment
after the government was ''reorganized.'
One petty officer and sixteen seamen
on the Ivan --latest have been arrested
condemned and put to death for their
part in the conspiracy
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
SEVERE CRITICISM
Of AGRICULTURAL
HEADS IN REPORT
Secretary Wilson and Minor
Officials Scored in Ever
glades Case.

Severe structures upon Secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson. Assistant Secretary
Hays, and a small army of minor Of
fcials are made in the report. completed
today. Of the House Committee on Ex-
penditures in the Agriculture Depart
ment. The report will be submitted 10
the House within a few days. Republi.
cans of the committee will probably
submit n dissenting report.
Secretary Wilson Is scored for alleged
suppression of an official report upon
feasibility of draining Florida Ever.
glades land. That Florida "land
sbarks"-agents for Everglades land
were benefited is charged.
The majority report also criucises AS.
sistant Secretary Hays for negotiating
for an interest in North Carolina lands
whose drainage was contemplated by
the Government. The department pol.
Icy Of receiving private subscriptions tc
supplement Federal appropriations fol
land reclamation projects h also severe
ly condemned.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
Members of Congress
Will Attend Outing

More than twenty members of Con-
gress. who fought in the Spanish Amer
lean war. have promised to attend the
annual outing of the District camps of
Spanish War Veterans at Marshall Hall
next Friday. They are: Congressman
Butler Ames. William F. Murray, A.
P. Gardner. and John f. Weeks. of
Massachusetts: Sam r. Wells and Cor
dell Hull. of Tennessee; Sydney Ander-
son, of Minnesota; Thomas S. Crago,
of Pennsylvania; Wyatt Aiken, of South
Carolina; Paul Howland, of Ohio: Fran
els B. Harrison, of New York: Benja-
George A. Loud. Of Michigan; c. Z.
Stone and Charles Z. Fuller. OF Illinois
William S. Howard. OF Georgia: William
A. Oldfeld OF Arkansas; Richmond 2.
Hobson. of Alabama; William Hughes,
Of New Jersey: John Q. Tilson. OF Con
necticutt; William Dyer, OF Missouri
George B. Curry OF New York; and
Senator Albert B. Fall, OF New Mexico.
Department Commander Jere Costello
expects more than 5000 persons will
make the trip. rife shooting contest
and a baseball game will be the fea,
lures
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
FIGHT THREATENED
OVER CONF F|RMAT|ON
OF TODD IN SENATE
Progressives to Resist Effort
of President to Give Him
Postmastership.

A big fight is looming up In the Senate
over the confirmation of Roberto Todd,
Republican national committeeman from
Porto Rico, whom the President has
appointed postmaster at San Juan, to
succeed Walter K. Lands, who has been
removed
1t is freely charged that lands was
removed because he Is too closely affil'
lated with the Progressive party. He
comes of the famous Indiana family OF
Landises. His brothers, Fred and
Charles B.. are friendly to the third
party. Fred is active in behalf of 1t.
Another brother, Judge Kenesaw Mount
ain Landis, is a strong third party man,
as is Walter X. Lands.
Postmaster Lands got the official az
for the ostensible reason he did not give
proper attention to duty. The real rea-
son, his friends say, Is that he was a
third party man.
AS for Todd, he is one of the nationa
committeeman who helped the Taft
men carry out their program at Chicago
Now come a number of the Senate
progressives who say that under ne
circumstances can Todd be confirmed
They say they will fight him to the
limit Senator Borah Is one of those
who has camped on Todd's trail. He
says no man who helped pull off the
Job that was done at Chicago can gel
his support for confirmation.
Along with the Todd affair. 1t de-
velops sensational charges have beer
made against President Taft and tn.
regular Republican organization ir
New Mexico because the Presi.
dent has named Secundino Ro-
nero to be United States marshal foi
New Mexico. Charges against Romero
have been aired before a subcommittee
of the Senate Judiciary Committee. l,
is alleged Romero is not fit for the job
that the President twice refused to ap
point him because of his record as @
sheriff, and that he was then nominated
as the result of a deal at the Chicago
convention whereby Romero's cousin, 6
delegate Instructed for Roosevelt
switched to Taft.