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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
TAFT MEETS WITH
 YALE CORPORATION

New Haven. Conn, November 1s.- President Taft was in attendance at the regular meeting of the Yale cor poration today. Two sessions were held. the main subject for discussion being the university budget.
 The most important announcement made was that q friend of the univer- sfty, who prefers that his name should be withheld. has offered sl00,o00 for endowment of the chair of missions in the Yale divinity school, on condition that s20o,000 additional Is secured in the near future for the various needs of the school.
 This movement is part of the plan to raise a sum of at least a million dollars for the development of the interdenom- national divinity school into great university school of religion, with ade- uuately endowed departments of mis- sions and of social service.
 Dr. Frank Pell Underhill, assistant professor of physiological chemistry in the Sheffield scientific school, was elected professor of pathological chem istry i'll the medical school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
BESSEMER DEPOT
 CASE BEING HEARD

Judge Sharpe of the city court is hear ing the mandamus proceedings brought by the state to compel the Southern railway, Alabama Great Southern, Louis vile and Nashville. and Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic Railroad companies to build a union depot at Bessemer.
 This matter has been agitated for years by the civic bodies of the city of Besse- mer and the state railroad commission has had the case before them for some time. An effort was made to reach an agreement, but without effect, the rail- road commission finally ordering the de- pot to be built. This action was taken some time ago and. it is alleged, was ig- nored by the several railroads, all of which enter Bessemer, The mandamus proceedings were brought to compel the carrying out of the decision Of the rail- road commission. Judge Sharpe Is hear ing the arguments in the case, which will probably last several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Armistice Imminent
Marines Are Landed

Washington, November 1s-The men landed in Constantinople Sunday from the United States station ship Scorpion, were part of force of 2o00 which the diplomatic corps decided to send ashore as a matter of precautlon. Reports re- ceived at the state department today in dicate that Constantinople remains quiet but that it was thought desirable after conference among the foreign repre- sentatives to send troops ashore to oc- cupy the embassies and legations. The commanders of the international fleet have made arrangements for the protec- ton of foreigners on both sides of the Bosphorus from San Stefano to Deyuk- dere. and it is believed their plans will be adequate to meet all exigencies.
 The state department has made it clear that in landing sailors from the Scorpion on Turkish soil the United States has not departed from it's traditional policy of avoiding entangling alliances and in- reference with European politics. The commander of the Scorpion is acting at the request of American Ambassador Rockhll and Is not under the control of any of the European naval officers, though most of these outrank him. By a common understanding. however, all the various naval contingents now in Turkish waters are being disposed of ac- cording to tacitiy accepted plan, but each preserves it's independence.
 With cholera and typhus ravaging her demoralized army and a powerful enemy hammering at the gates of the capital, Turkey must again appeal to the allies for terms Undoubtedly the object of the commanders in ordering the attack on the Tchatalja lines was to compel this course. It seems incred ible that Bulgaria for the mere glory of triumphaI entry into city she does not desire possession of should wish to take her army Into disease in fected zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Praises Birmingham

II. W. Driscoll, the well known south ern representative of the shaw Brown company of New York city, was in the city yesterday on his annual visit to Birmingham, and he marveled greatly at the progress that this district has made In the past year. MT. Driseoil said:
 Birmingham is certainly growing and growing fast. As q picture of progress and prosperity Birmingham with it's rapidly increasing skyscraper buildings in the central business sec ton. and the great industrial plants on the outskirts, is very hard to surpass by any other southern city,
 MT. Driscoll leaves today for Atlanta Ga. and will visit every important city in the south before returning north for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
CHINESE ARMY WILL
 COERCE MONGOLIA

Chicago, November 1s.--A special dis- patch to the Chicago Daily News from Canton, China, says: "The army is pre- pairing to proceed north to preserve Mongolia for the republic. The mer- chant militia will take the place of the regulars while the latter are away. The provisional assembly ande~the military council have decided to support the government in an effort to force Mon golia to remain in the union with the republic.
 The newspapers already are making appeals for war contributions Com merclal organizations have decided to boycott goods from countries support ing M9ngolian independence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETS
 TODAY IN BALTIMORE

character. These include discussions Of the bill board nuisance" public park 8, city tree planting, back yard improve ment, smoke prevention, fly fighting, and many other subjects.
 Associated with the American Civic as sociation are many national organizations which will make comprehensive reports of their activities.
 J. Horace Mcfarland of Harrisburg. Pa, president of the association, will open it's convention tomorrow Cardinal Gibbons is expected to deliver the open ing invocation. The mornings session will be devoted to organization conduct ing work related to that of the American Civic association. Each afternoon of the convention will be devoted to a round table discussion of municipal affairs. Maj. Charles Hopewell of Ottawa. Can ada: Walter B. Griffin of Chicago. who won the ssoo0 prize for designing a new capital city of Australia, and Miss Zona Gale of the General Federation of Wom- ems Clubs. will be among the speakers during the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Washington.-Sen Rayner of Mary land, who has been i'll at his apartment here for several weeks, is in critical condition tonight Early today the sen- ator had a sinking spell. and he has been growing steadily weaker since. He is making brave fight for life, but the physicians hold out practically no hope for his recovery.
 Nashville.--Joseph R. Wilson, brother Of President-eleot Woodrow Wilson, and city editor of local paper, will be the honor guest of a popular banquet to be given here under the auspices of the Nash vile Press club and the Nashville Board of Trade.
 Washington.-Th supreme court today took a recess until December ?.
 
 Amerieus. Ga,--ln an effort to save the life of his mother who is seriously i'll. Prof. Harold Davenport of the University of Georgia, today had more than a quart of blood from his veins transfused into the veins of his mother. Mrs. Daven- port Is the wife of Gen. II. T. Daven- port. commander of the United Confed- crate Veterans of Georgia.
 Washington Philip M Henry of Louis vile, Ky, a freshman at Georgetown uni versitN was killed tonight while playing pranks on his fellow students. He was climbing on a narrow ledge of the build ing. peeping in windows when he slipped and fell. His neck was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
CANALEJAS' DEATH
 RESULT OF PLOT

Madrid, November 1S.-.rhe police announce that their investigations show that the assassination of Premier Canalejas was the result of plot ar ranged in Havana during a recent meet ing of international anarchists. It was intended to throw a bomb at the minis terlal bench during the sitting of the cortes.
 Manuel Pardinas drew the lot to ex- ecute the design, but apparently was unwilling, and knowing that he was watched by other anarchists, he did his utmost to have himself arrested. Find ing that this was vain, he decided to kin the Spanish premier so as not 10 be killed by his comrades, and failing to escape, he committed suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
VOTE
 TESTED IN COURT

Los Angeles, November 1S.--The first test in court of the presidential vote in Los Angeles county. upon the outcome of which hinges the political complexion of the delegation of California to the electoral college came up here today in mandamus proceedings.
 The issue was the vote in 35 precincts, where Roosevelt electors received a plu- rality of more than 1000 votes, which the democrats declared should be thrown out because the board of supervisors opened the sealed enveloped containing the tally sheets, and corrected them prior to the day set by law for the official canvass The supervisors do not deny the envelopes were opened and corrections made, but they assert that the returns proper were not tempered with. While the democrats won one point in that of jurisdiction Justice Allen postponed the case until Wednesday.
 Oakland, cal November 1S-Charging an error in the count, Stephen J. Sill, a democratic eleetor. obtained an alterna- tive writ of mandamus today against the Alameda county supervisors, demanding a canvass of the presidential vote in two precincts 1t also asked that the vote in third precinct be thrown out. The writ is returnable Monday, November 25
 Sill declares a canvass of the three precincts will materially reduce the total of the progressive vote in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19

Baltimore. November 1s.-(Special.)- Problems confronting American cities and the advance mathods being followed in progressive communities to meet them will be the basis of discussion at the eighth annual convention of the American Civic association, which opens here tomorrow for sessions cov- ering three days. We'll known stu dents of municipal affairs. including leading figures in women's national or ganizations and municipal experts from Canada will participate in the round taole discussions and the business meet ings at which over a score of impor- tant papers will be presented
 The activities of the convention cover Wide range of municipal matters. Anoaesador James Bryce of Great brltain is to speak on the general sub Ject or National Parks-The Need of the Future The majority of the ad- dresses, however, will be upon re- searches and studies of a municipal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19

They brought up a large number of field batteries, Howitzers and other heavy guns. which enabled them to si- lence the Turkish artillery.
 On Saturday a Servian division was ordered to storm position west of the town held by 10000 Turks with IT guns. Colonel Medich, commanding the Ser vian Moravia division, was detailed for this operation He encountered great difficulties in the marshy ground, but effectua1ly prevented the attempt of this section of the Turks to break through the retreat into Albania.
 According to unofficial counts the Turks suffered the loss of 2000 killed and wounded, included several superior officers.
 | In the meantime the Servian wing Swung round and seized the Dolintze- Giawar road, cutting into the Turkish lien of communication. The Turks sur rounded fought desperately and it is supposed that the arrival of the Greek army from the south rendered surren- der inevitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Austria's Policy Reiterated

Budapest, November lS.-The Austro- Hungarian minister of foreign affair, Count Von Berchthold, in a debate this afternoon. on the budget of his minis try. reiterated Austria's policy with ref erence to the Balkan situation. He said the changes wrought by the war obliged the government to concern it. self with the effect those changes would have on the interests of the monarchy. The cabinets at Vienna and Rome, he declared, were agreed on the future autonomous position of Albania add ing:
 'Our policy. like that Of Italy, is based on that principle"
 He hoped that the pour parlers now pro- ceeding, would result in the speedy ces- sation of hostiities. and the conclusion of peace.
 We have reasons" he said. "in pre- suming that the states at war will not overlook the legitimate interests of the other powers
 Regarding the trouble which has arisen through the alleged detention of Austrian consus by Servia. and the denial of their right to communicate with their govern men, he said the Servian government had recently officially complained of the atti- tudc of Consul Prochaska, when Prsrend was captured and asked that he be re- placed To this reply was sent express ing readiness to inquire into the com plaint and asking that an opportunity be afforded for direct communication with him.
 The Servian government replied that the military authorities objected to the dispatch of an Austrian -Hungarian~cour- fer to Prisrend. Negotiations on this point are still proceeding.
 Similar steps had been taken, regarding the consul at Mitrovitza who was ue- prived of liberty of action by the Seryian authorities. and returned to make yer bal report.
 Tt is probable" said the minister that Servia will speedily comply with our demands. which from the stand point of international law are fully jus tified "but we shall continue to press for the restoration of nor- |maI Communication with our represen- |tatiyes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
BOYCE'S CLOTHING
 SHOWN IN TRIAL

Fort Worth, Tex, November 1s.-Seven witnesses were heard and tlie bullet pierced and bloodstained clothing worn by A. G. Boyce, ST, when he was shot and killed in the lobby of a local hotel last January by J. E. Sneed banker were exhibited to the jury today in the second trial of Sneed on charge of murder. All of the witnesses who testified today were questioned closely by the de- fense as to whether or not Boyce was advancing on Sneed when he was shot.
 1t is expected that the prosecution will conclude it's case tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19

Nashyile.--A special from Rockford. Tenn. says that the body of Johnson Pel- frey. who was drowned in the Tennessee river there yesterday. caught on trot line that had been put out by fishermen Pelfrey is thought to have fallen from a skin several days ago.
 New York.-Joseph Pulitzer, late proprietor of the New York World, who came to America practically penniless and al the close of the civil war, in which he served as a union soldier, was still In reduced circumstances. left a gross estate, taxable in New fork state of SIS, 100000.
 hlngton.--President Taft will be the final arbiter in construing the law passed at the last session of Congress admitting shipbuildlng material, ma ehinery and equipment to the United States free of duty.
 hicago-Ragraw Lindstrom, Is years old. a cripple. was prevented from cutting his throat in the juvenile court today by the prompt action of Albert Rush. bailiff. who disarmed him. Judge Pinckney had ordered the boy sent to the St. Charles school.
 Bar Harbor. Me.--A large amount of solid silver tableware, stolen from George w Vanderbllt's summer resi- dence here 8 years ago, was found to- day hidden in the rocks at the base of cliff by simon Violete, a treamster. Violete went to the cliff for load of rocks and In handling the stone came upon the silverware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
COLQUITT TAKES
 DECIDED STAND

Austin, Tex, November ls.-"Id rather resign the governorship of Texas" Gov. o. B. coldultt said, m a statement ls- sued today. "than to have my children studying a textbook in our schools with out Abraham Lincoln's picture in it. and am the son of a Confederate soldier. too" The state textbook board has been charged with move to eliminate Lin- coln's picture from e history Governor colquitt denied absolutely that any mem Der of the board had made such sug- gestjoD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
SON OF FAMOUS NOVELIST IS
 BEING TRIED FOR FRAUD

NeNsYo ork, November 1s.-The federal government called for trial in the Uni
 ted States district court here today what it considers one of its most inn portant cases growing out of alleged misuse of the mails. It involves the integrity of the so-ealled Hawthorne group of mining stocks and brings to the bar as defendants men of national reputation These are five. They are Julian Hawthorne, son of the novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne; Josiah Quincy, former mayor of Boston and assistant Secretary of State in the Cleveland ad- ministratien; Albert Freeman. g promo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
WOMAN JUMPS FIVE STORIES ID DEATH Missed Fire Net and Landed on Pavement = Fear
 Many Are Killed

Los Angeles. November 19.-Several per sons are believed to have been killed and many injured in fire. which started shortly before midnight in the St. George hotel, Third and Main streets.
 Margaret Harrington, an actress playing in local vaudeville theatre. jumped from fifth story window. and missed a net held by policemen and fire men. She was taken to a hospital fear fully mangled and died soon after.
 Ray Harragh a performer and his wife jumped from the sixth story and landed in the net, but both were badly injured. The entire upper portion of the hotel is ablaze. and 1t is believed that many are still on the upped floors unable to es- cane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
LEWIS ACQUITTED
 ON THREE COUNTS

St Louis. November lS.-The jury in the case of F. c. Lewis. charged with using the mail to defraud, reported to Judge Willard in the United States dis trict court today that Lewis was not guilty on three of the Ii counts in the indictments and that it was unable to agree on the other counts. The jury had been out So hours. This is Lewis second trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Hattie Crow McNabb

Mrs Matte Crow McNabb of Birming- ham, passed away on Sunday morning at Chicago. where she had gone to visit relatives. Her death was not wholly un- expected, as her niece. Mrs. Jeff II. John son at North Birmingham had been ap- prised of her illness. Her end came aarly Sunday at the Mercy hospital. according to d telegram received by relatives here. where she had many friends. She leaves one brother Major J. M. Crow of Flor ence: one daughter, Miss Bessie McNabb, of Grand Rapids, Mich. and other rela- tives.
 The interment win occur in Chicago beside her husband, whose death occurred several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Greeks Are Advancing

Athens, November 1S.-Major Zachos sends the following telegram:
 After landing in Kassandra ex- pelled the Turkish authorities and hosted Greek flag over dozen villages of the peninsula. The inhabitants were wild with joys 1 am marching towards the villages beyond the Kassandra pennsula<and have occupied the towns of Poligyros and Savdos"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19

specialist and John McKinnon, secre- tary and treasurer of the Hawthorne companies.
 Directly or indirectly all were en- gagged in the sale of stock in the flaw thorne Silver and Iron Mines company and allied concerns. and were indicted in New York in January last for alleged use Of the mails to defraud investors. The government contends that at least $3,000,000 accrued from the sale of se- curities; that sales were effected through misrepresentation of the char acter of the properties, and that not withstanding promises no dividends have been paid. The defendants main tained that they have been the victims of ruthless crusade on tine part of postoffice departpent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Personal Difficulty

Fob engaging in personal difficulty in the office of the probate court W. J. Mathews and w. l.. Banks were fined sio each by Judge Stiles yesterday morn- ing Both the parties were present at the settlement of an estate in which they were interested. and after the hearing sot into the difficulty. Each of the of lenders paid the fine imposed by Judge Stiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
PERSONAL

pr. E. H. Shaw who has been confinrd to his home with la grippe, has resumed his professional duties.
 Mir and Mrs. C. r. Hogue and their children, Master Wilson Brown and little Miss Caroline. have returned from Shelf field. and are domiciled at 1s4s son.h Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Monastir Has Fallen

Belgrade, seryia. November 1s.-The Turkish fortress of Monastir surrendered today. Fifty thousand Turkish soldiers and three Turkish generals was the prize.
 The fighting which preceded the sur render of Monastir lasted two days
 The Servians had occupied all the high points to the northwest of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Johnson Wants Case Put Forward

Washington. November 1s.-Through his attorney Jack Johnson. the negro pugi- list. today asked the United States su- preme court to advance his case for hear ing to January G. when four other cases questioning the cAnstitu;ionality of the white slave act Will be argued MT Wickersham in open court said the gov- ernment opposed the advancement of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
Mrs. Marie Margaret Weidens

Mrs Marie Margaret Weidens. aged 34 years, the wife of J. A. Weidens, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence. 1928 Allen street North Highlands. The funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock. the Rev. L. c. Branscomb officiating. Interment will be in Elm wood cemtery. Woodin Undertaking company In charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19
FALL OF MONASTIR MOST IMPORTANT
 CAPTURE OF WAR
 FOR SERVIAN ARMY
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 50OO0 men have suecumbed to wounds or disease. that is, about one in forty Of the whole male population. There is no list of dead or wounded and nobody lsks for it. Nothing less than the total extinc- tion of Tprkishs rule in Europe, Bull garians say, can be accepted Referring to the cholera, the correspondent says that the Bulgarian troops are abundantly supplied with rakia spirit. made from the grapes at Kirlz-Kilisseh, which is regarded as effective in the prevention of the disease.
 Armistice Imminent
 The Cettinie correspondent of the Daily Mirror says that he learns on the highest official authority that an armistice be- tween the Montenegrins and Turks Is imminent.
 According to the Sofia correspondent of the Daily Mail the Bulgarian cabinet sat all day discussing the terms of peace to be offered Turkey in the name Of the Balkan league. Seryia insists on ac- quiring a part of the Albania coast. together with Durazzo. There is req son to believe, adds the correspondent, that the allies will insist upon the ce-- sion of the whole of the conquered ter ritoiy. including all of Albania. Ser via at least is most firmly resolved to possess Durazzo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-19

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