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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
EARTH SLIDES ON
 THE PANAMA CANAL
Total Nearly Million Cubic Yards in Culebra
 Cut

New Orleans, February 21.-Earth slides totaling nearly 100000 cubic yards have intefered with operations In the Cnlebra cut section of the Panama canal, according to mail dispatches received here today from Colon Cracks in the earth indicate another slide, which may as- sume more alarming proportions. The day on which the slide occurred was not given.
 The letter says the first slide was of about 250Oo0 cubic yards and took place on the east bank. tearing away a big section of the e5 foot roadway and clos ing portion of the drainage ditch. This slide. 1t continues. will necessitate the relocation and regarding of all railroad tracks In the vicinity of the pioneer cut The earth is cracked in the vicinity of this slide and canal ~orlsmen are alarmed over the probability of great earth slip"
 The second slide was on the west side of the cut on the site of the great slide of two years ago and the canal work CTS say it has become active again." ap- proximately 150,Nge cubic yards having al- ready gone In, and the end IS not believed to be in sight
 Added alarm was caused here several days ago. concludes the letter. which was a week in transmission. when a leading Panama newspaper printed n re- port that the bottom of the canal had bulged because of the pressure of the slides on the earth walls. Official denials have been entered but they have all layed the apprehension only in part. If the bottom of the cut really bulees. 1t is admitted that the consequences would be grave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
DOCUMENTS IN THE RAY CASE FOUND They Are Turned Over to Congressman
 Helm

Washington, February 21.-Some of the documents in the case of Maj. Beecher B. Ray, which were said to be missing from the war department files, were turned up today and sent to the Helm committee by Acting Secretary Wilson, who said the papers had been found in some personal effects of Gen. J. Franklin Bell, formerly chief of staff of the army. The commit tee had already subpoenaed Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, who was said to have copies Of the documents.
 Major Ray, who is an army paymaster has been under fire before the committee on charges of political activities, partlcu- larly about the time the Chicago conven- ton Of 1908 nominated President Taft.
 The records show that Major Ray, when under investigation in the Philippines on charges of signing d false certificate, used s. character recommendation from Mir. Taft then President-elect that on another occasion Ray was ordered to the Philippines at his own expense by Pres- ident Roosevelt and that later he was ordered, back to the United States at his own expense by General Bell, who cabled that the order was "by direction" By whose direction is not disclosed in the record and the con1mittee considers call ing General Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR FIRE SWEEPS POPULOUS SECTION OF
 HOUSTON; 1000 ARE HOMELESS
THRILLING ESCAPES FROM
 FIRE THAT SWEPT HOUSTON

Houston. February 21-Although no lives are known to have been lost in the fire which swept Houston early today. there were many narrow and thrilling escapes.
 The wife of Charles A. Favor, Jr. risked her life to save that of her infant child. aged months. The baby was suffering from cerebro spinal meningitis. The Favor home stood directly in the path of the flames. Fire fighters declared the whole block doomed. The mother, weakened by an all night vigil at the child's bedside, broke away from those who would have held her back because they could not understand from her in- coherent cries that the child was left In the house, and summohing the last ounce of her strength, dashed in front of the wall of fire, now roaring onward be- fore mighty wind, gained entrance to her cottage took the infant in her arms and disappeared.
 The few who witnessed the incident began searching for her body after the fire had sweps on but she was not to be found at the time. Later in the fore noon Mrs. Favor was discovered by her frantic husband and number of his friends. She was nursing the baby in a switch shanty. There is said to be no hope for the childs recovery.
 Strange scenes were enacted in the wake of the fire. Sunrise saw the strong CT of the homeless wandering aimlessly about charred district. Blocks beyond them smoke rolled toward the clouds and bursts of lurid flame sent their tongues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
HAY APOLOGRES ID
 CAPT. R. P. ROBSON
Withdraws Word Coward" Used Last Sat
 urday

Washington, February 21.-Representa- tive R. P. Hobson of Alabama in a reso- lution today asked the House to make an inquiry into the charge made by Repre- sensitive Hay that he Qobson had at tackled the military affairs committee Fin cowardly manner"
 Representative Hay explained that under the stress and strain of the moment on Saturday I used the word 'cowardly' in referring to Hobson. but ] refused to permit 1t to be placed in the Congressional Record. I regret the incl dent"
 That is all I ask,'' said MT. Hobson. "I ask leave to withdraw the resolution" "
 The Alabama representative then walked across the chamber and shook the hand of MT Hay. The House cheered lustily.
 The reading of MT. Hobson's resolution precipitated lively debate, which was brought to a close when apologies ended the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
MUCH UNEAS|NESS|S FELT IN WASHINGTON Rebel Activities in Mexico
 Menacing
 AMERICANS ROBBED
In Opinion of Authorities 1t Needs But Leader to Plunge All Mex icO Into Another Revolt.
 A Train Is Held

Washington, February H.-Advices from Mexico City to the state department to- day. indicating widespread anarchy south ness in official circles.
 Several cities and towns are reported to be in the hands of rebels Protests by Americans against robbcries are multiply ing and robber bands are operating with out apparent Interruption throughout the republic.A
 It is feared here that all that is re- quired to plunge Mexico into another civil strife is the appearance of leader who can harmonize factions and bring the re- bellious clements together.
 Sinalao. Oaxaca and Yueatan are said to be virtually in a state of open warfare against the Madero government, while from all quarters of Mexico reports of raids by marauding bands continue to augment.
 Americans in the Culiacan valley in south Mexico have suffered to such an extent from the operation of the rob5er bands that they have made an urgent appeal for aid to the United States gov ernment through Consul Alger
 The extent of the losses to American interests was not contained in the consular report. The situation in which Americans in Mexico find themselves Is considered so serious by the state department that it's representatives, in Mexico have been ln- structed to make semi weekly reports in conjunction to their regular telegrams in cinLscr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Train Is Held

Fl Paso. February 2l.-A Mexico Northwestern passenger train made for the south was held i'll the Juarez yards several hours today with passengers and peace commissioners aboard be- cause the telegraph wires suddenly ceased working. At , p. m. the train was abandoned.
 At o'clock the wires were working to Chihuahua and railroad officials re- ported no indication of trouble along the line.
 Mail advices telling of the killing at Empalme, Sonora, of John C. O'Connel of Santa Monica, Cal, who was In Mexico with view to investing. He was beaten to death, it is said, with club.
 Traffic has been restored on the Mex ican Northwestern railroad south of Jua- reg for the first time since the mutiny in Juarez, three weeks ago. The telegraph wires again are in place. The Mexican National is open as far south at Jlminez which is between Chihuahua and Torreon, but Torreon is still cut off both by wire and rail.
 Two peace commissioners have Jeff Juarez 10 confer with the rebel leaders south of there on peace terms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
TRAFFIC BLOCKED IN
 THE MIDDLE WEST
Gale Sweeps Over Missouri
 and Iowa
SOUTHWEST SUFFERS
Nearly All Vessels in Pensacola liar bor Damaged Despite the Extra Precautions Taken-Meridian
 Also Suffers Damage

Chicago, February 21.--A binding snow storm backed by q 50 mile gale swooped down on the middle west today, blocked traffic. crippled telegraph wires, and to- night swept eastward in the direction Of northern ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.
 A temperature ranging between 20 and 24 degrees above zero made the wind and snow hoarable and no great suffering was repofted.
 The storm reached its greatest intensity in Chicago and in northern and central Illinois, although eastern Iowa and east ern Missouri, southern Wisconsin and Michigan and northern Indiana felt the blizzard to considerable extent.
 The large glass dome of the Dexter park pavilion at the Chicago stock yards fell in this afternoon when several hun dred people were attending a horse auc- ton, but no one was seriously injured.
 Capt Charles Garland, in charge of the life saving station at the mouth of the Chicago river, said the blizzard was the most severe in his experience on the Great Lakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Severe Blizzard in Michigan

Detroit, February 1.-The worst bliz- gard experienced in Michigan in years was responsible today for the death of at least one person and the injury of % others as the result of collisions between trains or street cars due to the binding snowstorm. Steam and electric railroad traffic is para lyzed in all directions SeV- eral trains are buried in snow drifts and others are running from five to eight hours late.
 One passenger was Killed and several were hurt near Nicksburg when a freight train crashed into a stalled passenger train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana road.
 Hundreds of miners are marooned to- night in tipples and wash shanties near Bay City unable to reach their homes because of the suspension of interurba n service The men are being fed by near by farmers.
 Two passenger trains on the Fruit Belt line between Kalamazoo and South Haven are buried in great snow banks and the passengers have been taken to farm houses to be cared for until traffic can he resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
ADVERTISING MAN
 NOT A PAID LIAR

leavenworth, Kan, February 21.-"1'he day when the advertising man was con- sidered q paid liar is past said St. Elmo Lewis of Detroit, president of the Ma tional Association of Advertising Man. agers, addressing the convention of the southwestern division of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America here to- day
 The advertising man knows that kind Of business did not pay him and did not pay the man whose money he took He knows he must be man of efficiency and honesty. He has ceased to be a man of ink and is man of business. dealing with the intricate problem of what is go- ing to happen. No sane advertiser dis agrees with the principle that honesty is the basis of efficiency"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Seven million dollar fire sweeps Hous-
 ton. LUZ
 Hay apologies to HoDson
 Much uneasiness felt in Washington. Traffic blocked by storm.
 My hat is in the ring says Roose-
 welt. 1.-Two hundred and twenty-fiye thousand
 dollars spent in city improvements. Ask indorsement for cent postage. Capital wants a large delegation. 3-Aged farmer has chance to recover. Dies suddenly in hotel at Gadsden. 4EEdtorial comment. 5-City. exceeding the budget each moncf. Law enforcement society holds rousing
 meeting.
 Much interest in garbage can deal
 Roden Hotel company buys home site, 6-Pig iron markets exceedingly dull. ( Drain creek to secure evidence , For extermination of the boil wcevil.i 7-DolIy Dalrymple-
 Society. s-Iocal military is inspected. 9-Everglades probe suddenly halted 1l-Markets. 12-of Current Interest and Otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Dallas in Stnrm's Grin

Dallas, Tex, february 2l.-IIeayy Wind storms yesterday, accompanied in some sections of the state by heavy snowfall did thousands of dollars worth of dam age to property in wrecking buildings Communication was demoraliZed. In the Pan Handle country railroad schedules were disarranged. Austin and San .An- tonic, where the damage was greatest. the velocity of the gale reached 75 miles per hour. It blew down chimneys.
 At Texlne the temperature dropped to 10 degrees above zero, the lowest report ed At El Paso much damage is feared from freezing weather to fruit trees, which were in blossom. North of Anna rillo the snowfall averaged four inches, but little suffering was caused to cattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
NOVEL METHOD TO
 GET EDUCATION

Welch, w. Va, February 2l.-Bigze crabtree and Lucy Trout, 15-year-old girls who were convicted of arson in the circuit court here, admitted setting fire to a barn so they could obtain an edu- cation The girls had been reared on a county poor farm. their parents being too poor to care for them, according to Fire Marshal F. s. Burlington. The girls iad heard of the reform school and said if they could be sent there they could learn some ofthe things that would make them useful women. Both were sent to the Girls Industrial Home at Salem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22

In startlingly frank note to the State Department. General Pedro Mel Ospina. Colombian Minister to the United States, suggests that the pro posed visit of MT. Knox, Secretary of State, to Colombia during his Carib
 bean trip is inopportune. His reason for automatically rebufiing the Secre- tary is that the United States refuses 10 arbitrate the interpretation of the treaty of 1S46. Colombia contends that the American policy at the time Panama seeded violated the treaty. Ii is generally believed that Mir. Knox will not now visit Colombian port, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
BRANDT WILL BE
 RELEASED TODAY

E New York, February 21.-Except for service of five years in prison, Folke E. Brandt is tonight the same man in the eyes of the law as he was before he was sent away on April {. 1907. to serve 30 mer l.. Schiff. where he once worked as a servant. The long prison term was broken up today when Justice Gerard of the supreme court sustained a writ of habeas corpus obtained in Brandts behalf.
 The young Swcde remained In the Tombs tonight. but with assurances that he will be released on bail later to await a new trial O. any other development in his remarkable case.
 What other developments than a new trial there might be were tonight a mat ter of some controversy, but it was wide ly assumed that the hearing before Com missioner Hand, appointed by Governor Dix to hear Brandts application for clemency, was now of no importance as it was held that pardon could not be given to a man who, as Brandt now does. stands uncondemned. with only charges pending
 Justice Gerard's decision brought to a climax case which has had the absorb ing attention of the public for nearly a month and is still matter of grand jury investigation to determine if there was conspiracy in giving Brandt such a long term.
 Albany, N. Y, February 2l.-Although Attorney General Carmody strongly ad- vised Governor Dix today to grant an immediate pardon to Folke F. Brandt. the -f-s governor declared tonight he would act only on the recommendation of Richard l.. Hand. the commissioner appointed to ascertain if the evidence warranted the exercise of executive clemency.
 Attorney General carmody, in an opin- ion submitted to the governor tonight, contends that while Brandt may have been guilty of a crime there was no evidence in support of the conviction for burglary in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
B[ACKMON'S BILL
 AGAIN POSTPONED

Washington. February 21.-Opposi- tion developed in the House against the Black mon resolution providing com mission to investigate the availability of land near Anniston for the estab- lishment of a permanent maneuver ground for the United States army.
 The resolution had been approved by the committee on military affairs but Republican Leader Mann and others declared it would operate to benefit cert ain land interests ii Alabama.
 Mir. Mann succeeded in preventing a vote on the resolution tonight and forced an adjournment of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
SPECIAL GRAND
 JURY ADJOURNS

Cincinnati. February 2i.-The ape cial United States grand Jury which is re- ported t9 have been investigating the Ma tional Cash Register company seeking possible violations of the sherman anti trust law completed it's work today and adjourned until tomorrow, when 1t will make it's final report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
CHEMICAL BILL PASSES

Washington. February 21.- For the first time since the in- surgent republicans broke away from the regulars in the fight on the petroleum duty in the Payne tariff bill in 1909, the republicans of the House today presented practically solid front against the passage of a tariff revision bill.
 All insurgents voted with the regular republican wing against the Underwood chemical tariff. which was passed, IFS to 127.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Wind Does Heavy Damage

San Antonio. Texp February 2lDam- age conservatively estimated at si000o0 was done by wind here last night. The velocity reached 52 miles per hour
 A number of houses were unroofed. large amount of damage was done to tel- ephone. telegraph and street car com pany wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Meets Governor Harmon
Speech at Columbus

Columbus. O., February 2l.-"Big busi- ness the fitness of the American
 people for self government, the recall of judges and praise for the progress sive legislation in Wisconsin instituted and furthered by Senator Robert M. La- Fcllette when he was governor, were top ics discussed by Theodore Roosevelt in an address today before the Ohio consti- tutional convention. Colonel Roosevelt chose as his subject "A Charter of De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Havoc in Shining

Pensacola. Fla. February 21.-A mile per minute gale blowing early today brought considerable havoc to the ship ping here. The masters took every ex- traordnary precaution Tuesday to pre- vent damage 10 their ships as a result of the warning issued. Smaller ships like fishing smaeks and coastwlse. vessels suf- fered the most damage. Tugs expected to leave last night waited until daylight, when they attempted to put to sea. In each instance the vessels were compelled to turn back. each sustaining more or less. damage.
 Southwest storm warnings still fly but it is believed the worst has passed. Navi- gation by small craft is still impossible in the harbor, and no work is being con- ducted in the ship yards.
 The Unlted States cruiser Montgomery anchored here suffered no damage from tho storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
FORTUNATELY NO LIVES LOST The Insurance Carried Will Not Exceed Forty
 Per Cent RELIEF WORK IS NOW GOING ON RAPIDLY iriz
 Fierce Gale Catches Flames in us Grasp and Fire Fighters Arc
 Helpless Until Check
 ed by Stream :. r 

5onston. February 2L--tSpe- cial)-Outside aid will not pc needed in caring for those n'aue homeless. Today telegrams came from the mayors or lsoulsViiie' Boston and several other CLUES proffering aid. but to tnese Mayor Rice of Houston has re sponded expressing grati'uue' but asserting that there IS ho need of outside assistance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
HIGHER PR|CES| F
 STRIKE DEVELOPS
Inquiries for American Coal Made by Lon
 don Firms

New York, February 2l.-The threat numerous inquiries to be made here from Londan companies relative to the possi- blity of obtaining American coal. Four large steamers have been chartered by the British government to load coal at Norfolk for Gibraltar.
 Should the English coal strike materi- aize bituminous coal rates in this coun- try will rule higher In quotation, trades men aver. The situation is complicated by the pending negotiations between the soft coal operators here and the miners union. The present contract expires March 3l. and the miners have given mo- tice that they will demand an increase in wages.
 At the moment the negotiations are sald to be progressing favorably.
 London, February 21. = Conditions throughout Great Britain. particularly in the manufacturing districts of England, are becoming rapidly worse in the north as a result of the threatened coal strike, which, if 1t occurs at the end of the month, will throw S00,000 miners besides workers In other trades, out of employ ment. At many of the iron works and other big factories the men today re- ceived notices from the employers that their services would not be required after February 9 should the coal strike be de- clared.
 Most of the factories have supplies of coal sufficient for the most urgent work on hand. In London and, in other cities the price of coal already has reached sS per ton and the poorer classes of people are paying almost double this rate as they purchase only in small duanti- ties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-22
Will Announce Whether He Is Candidate or Not
 Monday
GIVES HIS VIEWS ON
 QUESTIONS OF DAY
Big Business Should Re Regulated, Not bolshed-Beieyes in Ref erendum. Initiative and Di-
 rect Election of Senators

Cleveland, February 21.--"My hat is in the ring"
 That is what Theodore Roosevelt said here tonight when an admiring Cleve- land friend sought to learn whether he was candidate for thc republican nomination for the presidency
 During the brief stay of Colonel Roosevelt in Cleveland W. F. Eiriek. well known locally in political circles. greeted the former President. whom he knows well.
 "I want a direct answer. eolonel,' said MT. Brick. All your friends want to know and want To know now wheth- CT you are to be candidate"
 My hat is in the ring replied Col onel Roosevelt You will have my an- swer Monday"
 Makes Four Speeches
 Belief in the political doctrines of tns "progressiyes7 was reiterated today by Theodore Roosevelt, who made four speeches in Ohio. II was his first trip oe the kind since the series of journeys short y after his return from Africa in 19o.
 A mixture of snow and rain fell steadily until nightfall. but Colonel Roosevelt was welcomed by crowds wherever he went.
 On the train between Columbus and Cleveland late today Colonel Roosevelt conferred at length with a number of politicians leading the Roosevelt move ment in this state. James R. Garfield. Secretary of the Interior in the Roose- welt cabinet, was among these
 The Roosevelt train was over an hour late in arriving here.
 Talked to Convention
 Colonel Roosevelt delivered his prin- cipal address before the constitutional convention at Columbus. lie made a short speech to crowd in the rotunda of the capitol. At Gallon he spoke from the train, and at Cleveland he made tt brief speech of greeting from a bas- gage truck.
 Here tonight colhnel Roosevelt vas asked what he thought of his recep- tion in Ohio Bully by George" was tho reply.
 Addressing the constitutional eonven- ton the colonel several times turned aside from his prepared speech long enough for an epiBram or two.
 When he came to the subject of con trol of corporations he said
 Big business always shudders slight ly when l speak of it.
 The colonels speeches in the rotunda of the capitol and in Gallon were de- voted largely to an exposition of hi3 well known views upon the baby question. At Cleveland he paid hiJ compliments to the wife of the aver age American," saying that though he thought highly of the man, he thought more highly of the mans wife
 Meets Governor Harmon As he boarded the train at Columbus, Colonel Roosevelt almost bumped into Governor Harmon who was coming back home from a trip into Kentucky. In the handshabe which followed Colonel Roose- velts delighted and in a jocular remasS bv the governor on the colonels invasion of his state there was no remindR or i the autagonism which developed between | the men during the 1910 campaign in Ohio. when Colonel Roosevelt made a severe att tack upon the governor. Governor Wilson of New Jersey passed through Columbus today on his way to St. Louis. He saw neither Colonel Roose- 1 Welt nor Governor Harmon.