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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Capture kirk-k ilisseh

Sofia, Bulgaria, October 24--Kirk- Hilisseh has been captiSed by the Bull farinn army, which had been ighiing against the Turks for several days. Tho possession of the fortress paves the way to a Bulgarian advance into Adrianople.
 The Turkish garrison of Adrlanople suffered during last nights sortle. Tho Bulgarian troops are now only from three to five miles from the redoubts in the northeastern part of the town and are fortifying their positions
 The Turkish garrison at Kirk Kilis- sch, comprising 50,0o0 men. surrendered to the Bulgarlans early in the day. Two Turkish generals were among those taken prisoners.
 Kirk Kilsseh fell at II o'clock In the morning, according to the latest re- ports received tonight from Bulgarian sources from which all news here originates. The Turkish troops retired in disorder In the direction of Bunar- pissar, fourteen miles to the southeast. They left a battery of quick firing suns sixteen ammunition wagons and large quantities Of ammunition and lood. when the news WAS receiNeu III Sofia vast crowds bearing the flags of ali the allied states formed processions and marched to the Greek. Servian. Russian and British legations. the pal | acc and the military club, In front of each the national anthem was sung and cheers were given.
 A party of boy scouts headed one of l the processions, and the Greek minis ter was carried through the streets or the shoulders of some of the enthus- Iastic patriots.
 | Church bells were runs and the whole city was hung with flags Masses will be held throughout the Kingdom tomor- row for the Bulgarians who have fallen | in the fighting and thanksgiving ser vices for the success of the Bulgarian army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
The Prisoner Is Remarked To Tombs And Sentence Is Deferred
 Until October 30
JURORS REACH DECISION
 AFTER 8 HOURS OF DEBATE
Mcintyre Announces That An Immediate Appeal Will Be Made Becers Wife Swoons When She Hears the Result of the Trial-Becker Did Not Flinch-Great Crowds
 Outside the Courtroom Doors-Verdct Is
 Read At the Hour of Midnight

New York 25-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker found guilty last night of murder the first degree by the jury which has been trying him for nsgang the death of Herman Rosenha gambler The verdict pronounced at 12:0 clock this morning, and read:
 Murder in the first degree' Becker remanded for sentence to the Tombs by Justice Golf until October 30
 Mrs Becker sitting outside the door of the courtroom fell when the verdict announced Becker did not finch when he eard the verdict by Harold Skin ner, foreman of the jury.
 John F. Mcintyre, Beckers chief counsel announced that he would take immediate appeal but added beyond this he had nothing to say
 The twelve jurors with solemn faces and measured steps filed into the courtroom at II :55 o'clock moment later the defendant brought from the Tombs Justice Golf had not yet entered the and for moment Becker took side seat.
 he waited he with anxious eyes the faces of the jurors but of them returned his tense silence vailed.
 At :57 o'clock Justice Golf entered the courtroom and lowing low counsel took his seat The jury roll called The clerk then asked the if they had reached verdict
 ssWe have announced Foreman Skinner The jury rose to its We find the defendant guilty charged in the indictment MT. Skinner sad slowly and evenly, looking squarey at Justice Golf.
 Do you find the defendant guilty murder in the first de- gree as charged in the .ndctment? asked the clerk
 do thaf foreman replied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
PORT OF VERA CRUZ
 IS OPENED AGAIN
Steamship Lines Have Been
 Notified
FELIX DIAZ IS TRIED
United States Consul Congratulate ed for Protecting Lives of Foreign ers-Battleship Will Remain
 in Harb0r Several Days

Washington, october 24.-Captain Hughes Of the cruiser Des Moines, re- porting that the Mexican port of Vera Cruz had again been opened to com- r,erce today asked the navy department for information as to the probable movement of his vessel. Although this Is taken by the department to indicate that complete order is restored in Vera cruz, the Des Moines will be kept there for some days yet.
 Captain Hughes said no property was destroyed, and no damage done in tho retaking of the city by the federal forces. Mexican and rebel soldiers pro- tocted American property. He reported that the cruiser Tacoma which left Biuefields. Nicaragua several days ago, would reach Tampico tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
.HOKE SMITH VISITS
 GOVERNOR WILSON
The Nominee Keeps Away From the Crowd at
 Princeton

Princeton. N. j., October 4.--Gov Wood row Wilson had as his guest today Sem ator Iioke Smith of Georgia, who tonight made speech in Alexander hall before the students of Princeton university. The governor was anxious to hear Senator Smith and was greatly tempted to at tend the meeting. but feared his presence in the audience might force a speech and he might find himself violating his in tention sof keeping off the stump until Colonel. Roosevelt has resumed campaign ing
 The governor gave out for publication telegr4ms. one of which he sent to a rally at Wesleyan university Middletown, Conn. and the other to q western news paper, which vas issuing a harvest edl- tion.
 We all worship at the shrine of King Corn, read the latter telegram. He is in sense the master of our lives and fortunes. His storehouse of golden grain is great part of our treasury as well as of our means of life. If the whole coun- try could every year realize, If only on a single day. the vital flores that con meet 1t with the farm the many things that lie hidden in the furrows Of the Held, we should no doubt think more than we do now and think to better purpose about the effect of national policy, and Of all plans of national development upon the farmer and the workers in the open coun- tries. We need the enlightenment Of such thoughts"
 In his telegram to Wesleyan, where he was once an Instructor, the governor wired Prof. Robert H. Fife as follows:
 My warm greetings to my Wesleyan friends assembled in democratic rally this evening. It Is delightful and reassuring to see the young men of the country gathering to champion the cause Of free government as against special Interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Reported 50,000 Turks Have Surrendered to the
 VictOrs
SERVIANS SUFFER
 HEAVY LOSSES
Turks Say Seryians Are Not to Be Counted On Further-MOntene- grins Advance on Scutari.
 Heavy Loss of Life

London. October 24-A three days bat tie and Bulgarian turning movement has resulted. according to Sofia accounts. in the fall of Kirk -kilisseh and the cap- ture of the Turkish garrison, numbering 50 coo men. That so many Turks have been taken is regarded as improbable and the more likely report is that the Turks retreated in the direction of Bun arhissar, to the southeast
 The capture of this stronghold, to which the Turks attached almost the same in- portance as to Adrianople was confirmed tonight from Constantlnople, in an offi- cia communication explaining that the Turkish army at Kirk Kilisseh. in att covered that they were in greater strength than had been anticipated. The Turks, therefore, retired to the south to await endorsements.
 The news of the Bulgarian victory has caused great rejoicing in Sofia. where 1t is expected the fall of Adrianople will. soon follow. It is generally assumed Abdullah Pasha is still engaged in bring ing up his main army to Adria nople.
 An interesting situation will develop should the Turks be compelled to evacuate Adrlanople. It Is supposed that the next stand of the Turks will be made at Dem otlca, 9 miles south of Adrianople, an important strategic position on the road to Constantinople. In other directions both the servians and the Turks claim great victories at Kumanova, the serv- ians declaring they have captured the town and the Turks claiming they have repused the enemy. Later reports indi- cate that heavy fighting is still proceeds ing in this district. The Greeks are oper- ating from Arta toward Janlna Metchcck and the neighborhood of Grimboyo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Becker is found guilty of murder in
 the first degree.
 Port of Vera cruz is opened again. Bulgarians capture Kirk Kilisseh after hard battle.
 Taft sends letter to hardware men. Issue statement on Roosevelt cam-
 paign funds. 2-Ten Years of Alabama.
 Wilson devotes address to the tari1. 3-Treasure found in DeKalb woods. Virginia farm to build pipe plant. Heated campaign in St. Clair f-Editoriai comment. 5-New building for Second avenue and
 Twenty-second street. .s Harding denies Gaston- Alphonse story
 yesterday. Two more new buildings for Upper
 First avenue. fI 4 s. T. Wright firm in stand for Taft. All ready for fnevtlnk toni eiit. Engineer asbk for infcrmation. 6-Society
 Dolly Dalrsmple. 7--Sports.s s-Johnson defines the party issues. Four negroes ecape from Pratt City prlson.. s-w C. T. '. to meet in Washington. Markets. 12-eTrust Busting as a boon 10 people. Owen comments on the centennial. Complete railway to Monte Sano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Rebels Routed

Juarez, Mexico, october 24.-News of q battle between rebels and federals last week in the Casas Grandes dis- trict was reported here today to Gen. Trucy Aubert. According to the be- lated report, federals under General Blanco routed a large force of rebels. Seven were killed on both sides as a result of an all day engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
UNDERWOOD IN
 PENNSYLVANIA

Lebanon. Pa, October 2i.7congress- man oscar W Underwood of Alabama addressed democratic rally here tonight. The Alabama congressman talked for more than an hour confining his argu- ment to the tariff. He declared in favor of democratic tariff for revenue only, as against republican taxation on consurnp- tion and non-production of the American Iaboring class, in protecting profits of home manufacture"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Seryians Defeated

Constantinople, October 4-The Servian army, operating near Kumanova, has been defeated by the Turkish troops de- lending that town. The SerySans suf- fered enormous losses. according to an official dispatch from the commander In chief of the Turkish western army. The Turkish troops are pursuing them ener- getically. The Servian column Is be- leved to have comprised four strong an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Elect Santa Fe Directors

Topeka, Kan. October A-4At the tliir- teenth annual meeting of the stockholJ- CTS of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe railway held here today four direc. ors of the road were reelected. Sixty per cent of the .soo,oo0 shares of the com pany's stock was represented. It was am nounced by President Ripley that the Santa Fe now has 31. GOO stockholders. a GaIn of 900 over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Diaz Is Tried

San Antonio, Tex. october 24.--Gen. Felix Diaz was tried before court martial at Vera cruz today. according to q message received tonight by Man uel Estava Mexican consul here, from J. Sanchez, secretary to President Ma eero. The message did not say as to the verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Expenses Listed

The chief items of expenditures up
 to october IT, were s58.446 for print
 ing, printing bills unpaid and con-
 tracts in force. s2S,S74: advertising.
 SEQ. .565: travelling expenses of candt-
 dates and speakers, si5,66o; salaries of
 emrloyes, s32.71S; postage and general campaign expenses" s11,3i5; telegrarns and telephones, s10.29si office rent, sC2s2. The sum of s95.563.54 was sent to thirty-seven progressive state com n1ittees for the work of state organiza- tons.
 The national progressive eoinmittfe received s4945 in contributions or sl each: sixteen of 20 cents each twelve of 50 cents each and large number ranging from s20 to s250. The total contributions of Medill Mccormick. vice chairman of the national committee. were s1D00S9, Contributors of slOVo were Henry White, Washington Alex arder H. Revell. Chicago; ]. D. larkif', R. H. Perkins E. R. Merritt, Howarl Pardee. Eva1ina B. Perkins, Willard
 straight. New York; Mrs M. E. Pinchot Ohio; Davis family Massachusetts; C. A Soden. Alfred L. Baker. A. B. Dick Ruth Mccormick. Progressive Club of Evanston, H., Edward A. Rumely. In diana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Notify Steamship Lines

New Orleans, october 24.--Steamship lires here were notified today by the Mexican consul, Dr. F. Oruelas, that the port of Vera Cruz, closed for the last few days, because of the rebel oc- cupancy, had again been opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Montenegrins Advance

London, October a.--The Montenegrin troops reports from Cettinje say they have occupied the Heights of Chirk, dom mating the town of Scutari. This place Is expected to capitulate.
 Belgrade, Seryia. october 2t-Stories of hard fought battles with tho Arnaut trlbesmen and Turkish regulars are told
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
ISSUE STATEMENT ON ROOSEVELT FUND Munsey Gave S70,000 to the
 Campaign sseA,244 WAS RECEIVED Statement Filed Yesterday Is First Complete One to Come From
 Any of the Three Princi-
 pal Parties
sseA,244 WAS RECEIVED

New York. october 24.-The progress sive party received contributions for its campaign fund up to october IT, of s304,244, spent s292,sil. and had un- paid bills and contract obligations for s4l,3ff more according to the official statement of receipts and expenditures sent to the clerk of the house at Wash ington today by Treasurer F. H. Hook CT, of the progressive national com mittee.
 Frank A. Munsey, who gave s70,000i George w. Perkins. who gave $45,00e, and F. Emlen Roosevelt who gave $31.- 1OO, appeared as the leading individ- ual contributors. The balance came from nearly 1000 individuals. whose gifts ranged from the s15,000 given by Douglas Robinson, Colonel Roosevelt 8 brother n-law, to two anonymous con- tributions of 10 cents each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
First Statement Issued

The statement by MT. Hooker, filed in compliance with the campaign pub llcity law requiring publication or financial statement Is the first complete statement to come from any of the three principal parties. 1t embraces all receipts and disbursements from July 1. marking the first activities of the progressive party up to October IT, The republican and democratic statements will be filed at Washington Saturday, according to announcements from the respective committees today.
 Mrs Willard Straight of New York gave s10,O00. Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Hook CT. s600O: William il. Eno George Moore and Antoinette Enc Wood, s500O each: George F. Parker. Illinois. S5S25; William Wrigley, Chicago. s20Oo; F. II. Van Ingen, New York, $2000, and Ger trude Pinchot sllOO.
 Henry White, former ambassador to France appeared as a contributor of 5000: Mrs. Alice Roosevelt t-Longworth, daughter of Colonel Roosevelt, gave 5000: Tl,cmas A. Edison, $500; Emily T. Carew, $500; Mrs. M. E. Roosevelt, $500: Philip J. Roosevelt and Mrs. J. West Roosevelt, s250 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25

the United States consul and the captain of the United States cruiser Des Moines. leastwise in protecting foreigners. There was no other foreign warship in the port. but several American, French German. Spanish and British merchant vessels were in the harbor
 While the fighting was in progress the Mexican gunbcat Morelos fired two shells, the explosion of which caused a body of rebels to vacate church they had oc- cupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Becker Awaits Verdict
Golf Leaves Court Room

After waiting four hours for verdict Justice Con went home for dinner. He left word that he would return at 10 o'clock unless he should be wanted by the jury in the meantime
 Before leaving Justice Golf instructed court attendants to take the :iry to din- ner when it's members should signify they wanted to go. But the jurors made no 
 tCentAnoed en Pago Nlne.l
The Detroit times., 1912-11-29
WILL HANDLE MAIL
BY SHORTCUT PLAN

Postmaster Homer Warren has -
esived notice that commencing Dec
20, and lasting until the holiday rush
II over. mail may be put through the
postofice by AL the approved short
cuts. The order suspends the regula
ton requiring Understanding" and
the only mail which viii be stamped
with time OF receipt will be the spe
cial delivery and registered matter
These regulations are put into eReci
to enable the postofiices to handle the
Christmas rush in better shape.
Circulars have been sent out To the
expected users OF the parcels post
system by the Detroit postoffice, ask
ing for information regarding the vol
ume OF business and other facts which
will help the department In working
out \ system for handling the bust
ness. The postoffice requests answers
to be returned by Dec. 3, and any
merchants or manufacturers who ex'
pect to use the parcels post but did
not receive circulars, may obtain
them upon application to the postof
fec The circular gives all the other
information 30 far available on the
parcels post. including a description
Of the insurance plan.
The new parcels post stamps are OK
pected to arrive within few days.
The designs represent the various &C.
tiyities OF the mail service, and are
beautifully engraved. The higher de
nominations represent some Of the In
dustriss that will profit by the parcels
post
The Detroit times., 1912-11-29
FLOWERS PLANS FOR
NEW SUFFRAGE VOTE

Rep. Charles Flowers will INTRODUCES
a joint resolution at an early point IL
the session OF the legislature. provfd-
ing that the question Of women suf-
frage be re-submitted In the spring
election. He says that he believes
the will OF the people cannot be
thwarted by the interests opposed n
equal rights. and that the suffrage win
be given women by q large majority,
II was Mr. Flowers who introduced tho
Joint resolution for woman suffrage
adopted In the last session.
Mr.. Flowers says he will vote for
Gilbert Currie. OF Midland, for speak
or. He himself will not be a candi-
date, nor will he vote for any candj-
date from the Wayne county delega
ton. He believes Mr.. Currie will have
no trouble In landing the ONCE, as he
claims 81 written pledges, whereas
only Is votes are needed.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-29

ELK RAPIDS. Mich. Nov. 2s.--John
Western. the manager OF the bay Lake
fruit farm on the shores OF Torch Lake
In Antrim county, r. hlling an order
for carload Of apples for shipment
ms. Mr.. Western conceived the idea
OF supplying the people In the upper
peninsula OF Michigan with good win.
ter apples At - and ,3.bo a barrel His
sponded TO and he believer that ne has
tapped n section OF the country that
Will take a large amount OF the ap.
pies grown In the Torch Lake sectior
OF western Michigan.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-29
Calv. SIN Possesses
the Power to Charm

Although ne faahionabls rich and
the poor musicsl enthusiast who used
TO b willing 70 forsgo the price Of =
holiday dinnsr to buy . top gallery
seat 10 hear Calvs. were not numer-
GUS. Thursday evening. In the Light
Guard armory when the famous singer
Waited Detroit for the second time
within Q few months, there were q
snnicient number Of longtime Calvo
admirsrS 20 make up o good-si&sd aud
iepce and 70 all the hall with schoing
applause.
The most noted Carmen OF her day
has grown oyer>plnmp, maybe. but she
has lost mono OF her magnetism and
her power 70 win an audience. A
curious cloak OF regal purple wrapped
about the white gown. effectually con-
cealed Tie plumpness. and madame
looked - attractive and Parisienns a.
she ever aid In her life.
She. was In excellent voice. and.
sang with the artistry for which she
II hmCus. n would not have been
surpriaing had Nine. Calve not sung
we'll for she had spent long hours In
u dentists chair since her arrival In
Detroit Wednesday. Tor some timo
past ths singer has bean trying to
md IN opportunity to remain long
enough IN one city. on her concert
tour, to undertake the dental work.
Finally, she found that q stay Of three
days IN Detroit was possible. 20, I'm
|mediatsly after luncheon wednesday,
Nine Caivs went to the once Of Dr.
HArl g. Barkley. who n veil-known
Detroit singer also. and all wednes-
day afternoon and evening and again
Thankagiytng day, for several hours,
she. submitted to the always nerve
rncking, and frequently painful opera
lions connected with dental work. De-
spite this trying experience Nine
Calys ever seemed gay and spirited
and was smiling and gracious to the
lfriendiy audience.
A Chlve program without the Hab-
trsra from Carmen" would be
Hamlst- without Hamlet. no. OF
course, madame aanK it, with ali her
; weilkncwn witchery Of glance ana
tone. and tricks Of voice and manner
signor 0alileo 0asparri, who hal
ne honor 81 being NINE. Caves hu.-
y band. has q tenor voice that FOUR n,
best medium In the II Pagiiacci" Aria
: perhaps, because, its owner sssmeI
: to enter into the spirit OF Tia seleo
: lion more than was noticeable in hi,
, other numbers. His voice II Light
but sweet, and he seems anxious Al
WAYS TO please and to give the YER,
best that n IN him. With Nine. Caly,
; lhe- sang the duet between sActusxi
and Turrfdu from Mascagni's "Caval
leria Rnstioanas- TO close the program
The singers accompanied the musi
: with the dramatic action employed OF
the staee, proceeding which will q
ways be . mooted question on II
artistic side. At best Il II rirltn,
much.
Emfliano Itonaud played sewers
groups OF piano numbers and acted a
: accompanist b the singers IN accept
able fashion.
ELLA NAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-29
Thanksgiving IS
OBSERVEDB
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The Detroit times., 1912-11-29

= MARSHALL. Mich4 Nov ss.-xs Mrs
yesterday after eating ThanksRiving
dinner with a friend, Miss X r. Bill
ings. she dropped dead from paralysis
The remains Of Donald Lewis, son Of
tsrday. were buried here today.