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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09

New York, December S.-With an entry list of 15 teams and a track considerably improved in it's construction, this years international six day bicycle race, start ing at midnight in Madison Square Gar den, gave promise of being productive of faster and more interesting riding than any of its predecessors. The new track, which measures 10 laps to the mile, was built for increased speed, being banked at a sharper angle at the turns with broader approaches to the two stretches, both of which are shorter than hereto fore.
 To avoid unnecessary delays in changing partners and ''loafing under the pretext of unavoidable accidents. the rules gov erning the race were changed so that any team not represented through accident or design after the others have covered 10 laps shall be penalized the distance which it may have lost Judges and in- spectors have instructions to see that in- tentional delays caused by so-called "ac- cidents" shall not profit the offenders.
 Last year the riders demanded that the cash prizes be arranged on a percentage or tne gate TtceiptS anu tHe Nhiheis were dissatisfied with the result. This year the nine leading teams will receive cash prizes as follows:
 First $1600 second s1000, third $500. fourth $700. fifth $500. sixth $40o, seventh s300, eighth $200 and ninth $1O0. In addi- tion about $1S000 in bonuses will be di- vided among the riders
 Many of the entrants are veterans at the game, but new blood will be in- fused into this contest and the foreign element is strongly represented. The starters were
 American team-Frank Kramer Jim my Moran.
 Australian team--Jackie Clarke, Fred Hill. Australian team-Alf Brenda, Ernie Pye.
 German American team = Walter Rutt, Joe Fogler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
EXHIBITORS AWARDED PRIZES
 AT CALHOUN SCHOOL FAIR

Jacksonville, December S-tSpecial.)-. The Calhoun County School fair, which has the distinction of being the first real school fair ever held in the state and which came to a close Saturday after a three days programme. was a success in every particular.
 There were not only exhibits from the literary departments, but work of an in- dustrial nature was shown, evidencing the fact that the teachers in many of the schools of Calhoun county are introducing manual training and domestic science in their schools There was patent churn made by a boy of 16, miniature cotton press by a boy of 13, and a violin by an other, as well as many useful garments, such as aprons, children's dresses, and ar tieles of fancy work made by girls. Worthy of mention was a quilt made by girl of under the guidance of her mother
 The agricultural feature also had q place in the show. There were fine po- tatoes, both Irish and sweet, huge turnips and immense pumpkins raised by boys and girls. The exhibits of the Boys Corn club and the Girls Canning club were ar ranged on the stage at Atkins hall, where most of the programme was carried out There are 300 members of the corn club and while the awards for the best yield. etc., will be made in Annston some time soon, many club members competed for prizes offered here for the 10 best ears.
 There was most excellent display by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
MORTON SPIRITED
 AWAY YFROM MOB Negro Who Shot Virginia Policeman Hurried to
 Richmond

Richmond, Va, December S.-Eli MOT ton, arrested today near Charlotte court house and charged with the shooting of policeman of that place, was rushed here tonight to prevent a possible lynching. Monroe Dickerson, town sergeant of Char lotte courthouse, was badly wounded by the negro last Tuesday when the officer attempted to arrest Morton.
 The negro was captured today after a pursuit with bloodhounds. He was lodged in the county jail at Charlotte, but when a crowd began to assemble officers deemed it best to rush the negro to thls city.
 When advised of the situation Cover nor Mann telegraphed Commonwealth At torney Atkins of Charlotte courthouse that the prisoner must be protected from mob law at all hazards. Governor Mann took an active part in the condemnation of the lynch law during the governors conference last week and offered the resolution of censure directed against the attitude of Governor Blease of South Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09

goys and girls of tle Poultry club, and an attractive feature of the poultry show was the exhibit by professional breeders of standard bred fowls, not for eompeti- ton, but to lend additional inspiration to the youthful fanciers The poltry exhibit was pronounced by many as being the equal of that seen at state fairs, so far as quality goes.
 The prizes were awarded Saturday aft ernoon at Atkins hall.
 The prize offered for the best rural ex- hibit by a first grade teacher was aWard- ed Miss Maud Harrison of Iron City; for the best rural exhibit by a second grade teacher, Arthur Kennedy of Winnie Davis school, and the best exhibit by third grade teacher was awarded Miss Eula MctSinnis of Williams school.
 Miss Bonnie Scott of the Girls Canning club was awarded first prize, having pro duced 37S1A pounds on one-tenth of an acre. Miss Alma Whiteside won second prize raising 2608 pounds on one-tenth of an acre. and Miss Mabel Alexander came third in line of competitors, with 2522 pounds on one-tenth of an acre. Miss Mabe Alexander was awarded first prize for largest profit from her yield. the sum of $4073: Miss Alma Whteside, second, having cleared S39.92 and Miss Ada Buse, $36 72 from her yield.
 Miss Florence Wilson of Blue Noun tain was given first prize for best written repdrt of her work in the cultivation of her one-tenth acre of tomatoes and Miss Winnie Scott of Iron City won second prize. Miss Ethel Buse of Tredegar won the prize for the best recipe Miss Alma Whiteside of Jacksonville won the prize for canning the most tomatoes, having canned PA three pound cans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
NO EARLY PARDON OF SANFORD EXPECTED
Religious Leader of Holy Ghost Society Still Con-
 fined in Atlanta Jail

Camden. Maine, December S.-There is no reason to expect an early pardon of the Rev. Prank w. Sanford the im- prisoned leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society. according to leading members of the sect here, who were shown dis patches today saying Sanford had writ ten friends that he expected President Taft to pardon him before Christmas. We hope the report may be true but We have heard nothing to indicate that our leader is to be freed,n said Cap tain A. Perry, commander of the soeietys fleet of vessels Captain Perry added that so far as he knew Sanford had made no reference in any recent letters to the leaders at Shiloh of any eXpec- tation of a pardon soon.
 Sanford has served nearly one year of ten-year sentence for manslaughter in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Ga. in connection with the death of six mem bers of the crew of the Holy Ghost and Us society's yacht Coronet during voy age from Africa last year It was charged that the deaths were due to Sanford's negligence in not supplying the men with sufficient food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
NIGHT WATCHMAN
 DIES SUDDENLY
Thomas Colley Has Attack of Heart Trouble in Farley Building and
 Expires Before Aid Is Given

Thomas Colley, aged 66 years. night watchman at the Farley building, died suddenly at the Farley building yester- day morning at o'clock after a few hours illness with heart trouble.
 Mir. Colley became ill during the night and called doctor but before help could be given he passed away
 He was born in England, but had been a resident of Birmingham for many years He leaves one son and one daughter, Mrs T. G. Dougherty of Green Springs. He was member of the Temple lodge oi Masons. The funeral will be held from the residence in Green Springs tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, interment to talk, place in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
TRAIN RUNS INTO
 AN OPEN SWITCH

Thomasville, Ga, December S.-An At Iantic Coast Line passenger train run ming between Tho.nasville. Ga, and Monticello, Fla, was derailed at Wades Chessng, Ga, today as the result of a switch being open. Engineer McGee wa seriously injured but no messengers were hurt.
 Railroad officials believe the switch was opened by train wreckers and de tectives with bloodhounds were sent tc the scene in an attempt to run down the responsible persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09

southwestward to northern Alabama and northern Georgia. Rains occurred also in the southwestern states from Texas to Arizona, in front of the rising pressure that extended southward over those states during the past 12 hours. The center og the high pressure area is over the lower Missouri valley and the middle and south ern plains states, following rapidly in the track of the low LOW passing out CT New England into the Atlantic ocean It will move to a position north Of Ala bama Sunday night. bringing moderate cool change to this state, and continue the cool, northerly winds now prevailing till Monday.
 It is very probable that Alabama will see fair weather Monday and Monday night with the tempera ture somewhat lower than on Sunday
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations December s, 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
PROGRESS|VES ID
 MEET IN CHICAGO

Chicago, December Preparations for the national conference of the progress. sive party here Tuesday and Wednes- cay were completed tonight Members oi the local committee on arrangements an nounced they had reserved aeeommoda- tons for about 1000 delegates before ths arrival of Colonel Roosevelt and his party tomorrow, the national progressive com mittee will discuss Il plan of action foI the next four years which probably will be laid before the conference for ap- proval
 Colonel Roosevelt and Miss Jane Ad- dams of Hull HouSa, Chicago. will de liver the chief addresses al the session of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
SCIENTISTS ID MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
Latest and Most AuthOrita- tive Studies of Alcoholism
 Will Be Discussed

Washington, December S.--Distinguished American and foreign physicians and scientists will assemble here next Tues day to attend the forty-second annual meeting of the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics. The society is composed of physicians and others who are especially interested in the scientific study of the effects upon the human system of alcohol and drugs. The principal object of the meeting will be to discuss the latest and most au- thoritative studies of alcoholism, inc briety and drug taking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
|. & N. MAY BUILD
 |NTOCHATT TANOOGA
Reported New Line Will Be Built From Hartman
 Junction, Tennessee

Chattnagoo,a December 9.-(speeial1- According to well founded rumors in railroad circles the Louisville and Nash vile railway is to enter Chattanooga very shortly by a new line, which is to be built from Hartman, Tenn, 10 this city
 This line is intended to be a link of the new road under construction frol9 l louisville to Birmngllaul. At Hartman il will make physical connection with the Hartman Knoxville and Eastern a mysterious road which has been built lately but which IS admitted to be tie property of the Louisville and .Jasnyil'a system. The rumor IS heinz widely dis cussed in railroad circles here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
NEGRO RACE WILL
 OBSERVE FREEDOM

New York. December S.-Fifty years Of freedom for the negro race in America will be celebrated next october, the ami versary month. said Booker T. Wash- ington in an address at Carnegie hall to- day.
 .s,he plans are that in every village, hamlet and city where there are any num- Der of black people we shall, Tn the schools, churches and halls, commemorate as a race our freedom he added.
 Dr. Washington's address was delivered to the Free synagogue. Dr. stephen 5. Wise the rabbi, introducing him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
CHATTANOOGA MAY
 GET CHAIR FACTORY

Chattanooga, December S.-(Special.)- Following the fire which destroyed the en- tire plant of the Milne Chair company at Cleveland. Tenn, recently, entailing a loss of s175,0Oo, 1t is expected that the new factory will be built in this city. The concern owns a tract of land in East Chattanooga, which it recently purchased at cost of $2S, 900. and it is thought that this will now be used as site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
HEAVY EARTHQUAKE
 SHOCK RECORDED

Cleveland. O., December s.--An unusual I)y heavy earthquake shock within radius of 300 or 400 miles was recorded at St. Ignatius observatory here at o'clock Saturday night.
 The maximum came at 5:30 with vi- bration of six millimetres and continued five seconds. It is believed the shock occurred in southern Indiana or Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
TAFT PLANNING 4 FIFTH TRIP ID CANAL Journey Accompanied By Mrs. Taft Will Probably
 Be Made Christmas

Washington. December S.-Pfesldeni Taft is contemplating making fifth trip of inspection of the Panama canal zone. The President is greatly inter- ested in the construction of the canal, and it is known that he would like very much to see the progress that has been made since his last visit there.
 Should he decide to make the trip, MT. Taft would go late this month, probably during the Christmas holidays. He would be away at least two weeks, and would be accompanied by Mrs. Taft and prob ably Secretary Hilles. The party rrob- ably would go on one of the navy's big gest battleships, the Arkansas or Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
ROSSVILLE, GA, GETS
 FEDERAL BUILDING

Chattanooga, Tenn. December S.-(Spe- cial) the provisions of clause in the general appropriation bill intro duced by Congressman Gordon Lee the city of Rossville. Ga, is shortly to have a federal building. The first bill asks for s7500 for the purchase of site. while a later bill will be filed asking for S50,- oO0 for the building proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
NEW PUBLICATION
 AT THE UNIVERSITY

University, December s.-(specialD-A new publication. .Tne Alabama Aurora, las been authorized at the university by President George II. Denny The Au- 1ora will not conhic. with the present publications of the university, but will be supplementary to them. It will co., sist of a calendar of university student life, and will be illustrated with appro- priate pictures. Tho first issue of the Aurora will appear some time soon after the beginning of the new year. The ed!- tor will be J. Lister Hill of Montgomery and the business manager will be w. M. Brunson of Elba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
CHAIRMAN INCOMES IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
COnfers With Leaders Con. corning Appointment of
 Inaugural Chairman

Washington, December S.-Chairman William F. McCombs of the democratic national committee spent the day in Washington conferring with local demo- cratic leaders about the appointment of a chairman for the inauguration commit tee It was said that no decision was reached, but that an announcement might be made here tomorrow.
 Vice Chairman William G. McAdoo spent some time with Chairman Me Combs today as did Senator Gore and other democratic leaders in Congress. To- morrow Chairman McCombs will go to the capitol to confer with Speaker Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
BICYCLE RACE
 STARTS WITH FIFTEEN TEAMS

New York Melbourne team--Eddic Root. Paddy Hehir.
 Irish team-Grassy Ryan, Lloyd Thomas.
 French team-Oscar Egg, Andre Per- chicot.k
 Swiss team-Paul and Frank Suter. a Iowa-Long Island team--John Bedell. Worthing Mitten.
 Dixie-New York team-Bobby Wal thotir George Cameron.
 Boston team--Pete Drobach, Elmer Collins.
 California Kew Jersey team-Percy Lawrence. Jake Magin.
 New Zealand team--Jumbo Wells, Gordon Walker
 Providence Jamaica team-Alvin Lof- tes. Clarence Carman
 France Italian team--Marcel Berthet, Maurice Brocco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
CASTRO DID NOT
 LAND AT ANTWERP

Antwerp, December S.--Cipriano Cas- tro, the exiled president of Venezuela. who arrived here on the steamship Windhuk yesterday, is believed to have remained aboard the vessel. The Wind hulk proceeded for Hamburg today, and it is understood that Castro intends to take the cure at one of the Germany resorts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
ENGINEER DROWNS
 IN MEMPHIS HARBOR

Memphis, December s.-Eli H. Pool engineer aboard the gasoline launch Chet Hunter, was drowned when the boat sanh in the local harbor lste today afrer eel udinr with the fcrryboat. Charles G. Organ. Pool and q negro helper were the only ones aboard the launch at tne tune of the accident.
 The negro was rescued Pools body has not been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou

Yhe eminent character actor. Thomas E. Shea, will present "A Man and His Wife" a new drama of New York city life at the Bijou theatre tonight and tomorrow matinee. During the week he will present t'Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde and ''The Bells.' All three plays will be completely presented. MT. Shea is sup ported by strong company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
At the Majestic

MY Wife Won't Let Me" is the title Of the farce comedy that will be pre- scented by Wilson Franklyn and Com pany as the head finer of the Majestic this week, with four other big acts, the Singing Martins, Busn and Shapiro, come dians; Nelusco and Levina. magic and comedy, and another feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
At the OrDheum

Mills Bernice and her eight wonderfully trained polar bears in this weeks head line at the Orpheum theatre, with four other big acts, the Yoschino Japs, Ed De Corsia and Company in the big laugh Red Ike" Flanders and Meliss, singing and playing, and Locke and Linder, origl nal comedians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
JANNUS TO REACH
 VICKSBURG TODAY

vicksburg, Miss. December S.-Tory Janus, the aviator. wio is making a flight down the Mississippi river in a hydro-aeroplane spent today hunting nes,r Lake Providence, La. He expects to leave there al 10 a. m. tomorrow and cover the distance to vicks burg, 70 miles, in one Aour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
MEMORIAL SERVICES
 FOR HARRIS TODAY
"Uncle Remus" Stories Will Be Read in Atlanta Schools Commemorat-
 ing Authors Anniversary

Atlanta, December S.-In both the pub lie and private schools here tomorrow "Bre-r Rabbit. The Tar Baby,' and other stories of Joel Chandler Harris will be read as features of programme con- memoratng the birthday anniversary of the famous author of Uncle Remus.'
 The memorial exercises have been ar ranged by the Uncle Remus Memorial as sociation. It Is the beginning of move ment which the association plans to be nation wide.
 For the maintenance of a museum ai the Harris home. Snap Bean Farm, near Atlanta. a fund is now being raised, and the memorial association expects to have i, completed within the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, December s.-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi; Fait. colder Monday; Tuesday fair moderate west winds.
 Tennessee: Fair and colder Monday; Tuesday fair rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
RED CROSS SEALS
 SOLD IN DEMOPOLIS

Demopolls. December S.--tSpeciai .)-The
 sale of Red Cross Christmas seals has begun here under the direction ot Mr,. Henry Mcdaniel. Several thousand of the seals have already been taken by the people and the sale is expected to be
 heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
Opposition to Immigration Bill

Another piece of legislation which
 may have great opposition is the pill
 of Representative Burnett limiting for eign immigration. It Is the intention of the leaders to have this bill eonsid-
 cred during this session, and it is said, that decided opposition to the bill has developed, particularly with the New York delegation. The immigration bill, providing an illiteraey test for incom- ing foreigners, and which Is fostered by many powerful democratic leaders will be brought up in the House at an early day and Representative Henry of Texas, chairman of the rules com
 mittee, has stated that every means at the command of his committee will be given in aid to its passage. The Hitter acy test provides that aliens coming to this country shall be able to read and write in the language of their country,
 and makes certain exceptions for coun-
 tries where there Is religious persecu- tion.
 l Colonel Burnett himself, Is very con- fident that his bill will be passed. It is not intended, he declares. to keep out worthy immigrants who come to this
 country for the purpose of engaging in
 farming or other occupations of indus 1 try and who are needed and welcomed to the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
FUNERAL NOTICE.

rt tNNNg>h -NOiitHs' OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF HIR.- MINGHAM FRATrlRNAL No. 3SI, \. F. & \. M.; ALSO MINERAL CITY CHAP TER NO. IOI, ROYAL ARCH NASONS, ARE URGENTLY lsEQUEsyED TO AT. TEND THE FUNERAL OF BRo. I. N FIELDER AT 10 A. M. MONDAY AT MASONIC TEMPLE. INTERVIEW OAK HILL.
 ROBERT F. SMITH,
 WOrshipfuI Master.
 M. TT. STRADF0RD,
 Secretary. ARTHUR GLEDH,Li.
 ~ High Priest. CHARLES J. GEoHEGAN,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
Opposing Counsel l. E. Hurst of the Britis

Cecil J. B. Hurst of the British for eign office will be chief counsel for Great Britain. Edmund L. Newcombe, Canadian deputy minister of justice, will be associated with him. Severe Mallett-Prevost of New York will be chief counsel for the United States. He was one of counsel in the Venezuela boundary arbitration. Robert Lansing, one of counsel for the United States in the fisheries arbitration and the Alaska boundary arbitration will be associated with him.
 A schedule of claims for submission to arbitration has been agreed upon The amount claimed on both sides is al- together about sl,O00,000. IL is under stood that supplemental schedule of claims is likely to be agreed upon be- fore the tribunal meets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
To Decide Pecuniary Claims Between Great Britain
 and United States
CLAIMS ARE DIVIDED
 INTO FOUR CLASSES
Schedule of Claims for Submission to Arbitration Amount Altogether to About Four Million--First
 Session in Washington

Washington, December S.-Grea. Britain and the United States have agreed upon the composition of the tribunal for the arbitration of pecun- iary claims, as provided i'll the special agreement recently ratified by the two governments.
 Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, chief justice of Canada and the British member of the north Atlantic coast fisheries ar- btration tribunal at The Hague in 1910. will represent Great Britain. chanler P. Anderson. counsellor of the department of state, will represent the United States These two will select q third member. who will act as umpire and will be subject of neither Great Britain nor :. the United States. The third members name will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
Claims of Four Classes

The claims to be discussed require the decision of many interesting and lm- portant questions of international law and are divided into four classes.
 Claims based on alleged denial of whole or in part of real property rights claims based on acts of either government in regard to vessels ot nationals of the other or for alleged wrongful collection of customs duties or other charges by either government claims based on damages to the prop erty of either government or its na- tonals, or on personal wrongs of such nationals. due to the operations of the military or naval forces of the other government. or to acts of negligence l of the civil authorities of the othei government, and claims based on con- tracts between either government and the na tionals of the other government
 It is expected that the tribunal will meet next spring and by agreement oI the two governments it's first session will be held in Washington.