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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

Hawaii be ready get into the right bandwagon at
Baltimore when the delegates find out which i is.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
NEGRO KILLER"
 DESCRIBES CRIMES

Tampa, Fla, November 2.-For five hours today Robert Anderson, the negro killer who terrorized Tampa for two months recently detailed crimes which
 he committed, including three murders.
 five murderous assaults by shooting and nearly lOO ineendiary fires.
 The negro was captured in Jacksonville.
 after paving escaped from the officers
 here. and was brohght to Tampa late last night He at first feigned insanity but finally gave in after several hours questioning by officers and made a full confession of all his crimes. large crowd gathered at police headquarters to get a view of the negro That all might see him. he was placed in the police courtroom and spectators were allowed to file through between two lines of po- lice and view the assassin, who cooly smoked a cigar willie being viewed by
 the curious thIoag Anderson attributed his crimes to q desire for lexenge be- cause of the i'll treatment of members of his race bS wlite men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
WOMAN CONFESSES |. ID TWO PO|S0N|NGS Gives Herself Up to Los
 Angeles Police STORY IS CONFIRMED Had Been an Inmate of St. Louis Orphanage-Lived With Women
 She Killed-Deserted by
 Her Husband

Los Angeles, November 2-Pansy Ellen Lesh "A years old, who said she had just been deserted by her hus- band. today surrendered herself to the police. declaring that she had murdered two women in Missouri, one at Green Ridge and another at sedalia. The victims she said were Mrs. Quaintance and Mrs. Coe.
 Mrs. Lesh said she was taken from the orphan home society in St. Louis when she was 8 years old by Quaint ance and lived with the family at Green Ridge In June, 1904, she said, Mrs. Quaintance became i'll. and she put a capsule containing poison in some medi- cine and gave it to Mrs. Quaintance, who died the next morning.
 The next spring she left Tor Sedalia and went to the home of Mrs. Coe, widow. In August of that year, she said, she put poison in a glass of beer and gave it to Mrs. Coe. who died the next morning.
 Finally she drifted to Paducah, Ky, where on September 5, 1907, she was married to Lesh They went to East St. Louis, H.. to live. In October of this year she and her husband came to Los Angeles.
 The police are holding Mrs. Lesh pending an investigation of her story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
BIRMINGHAM ZOO
 MAY BE A REALITY
 BY NEXT SUNDAY
Smith States Work Will De- gin at Once on Buildings
 and Fence Runs

If the progress now being made con- tinues Birmingham will have an es- abolished zoo this time next Sunday and all interested may look over the modest but none the less interesting beginning of the local geological gar den.
 Frank w. Smith announced last night that actual work of construction on the buildings and fence runs needed would start tomorrow morning and would be rapidly completed. He said the contractor was getting his force in shape for an early beginning tomorrow morning In connection with the build ings and fence runs, Mir. Smith said last night that donations of materials needed for the work would be gladly rs ceived and perhaps donations of suca requirements would be solicited this week. He said that the zoo association possessed little money but unbounded courage and wanted everyone to feel like helping.
 It is stated that Hugh Martin, mem Der of the park commission, will study the geological plans of Cincinnati a couple of days this week, and will be in a position to give some information upon the work to be undertaken in this city.
 The officials of the zoo are greatly encouraged over the general outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
TOP STORIES ID BE
 USEDBY SOME CLUB
Stated That Such Negotia- tions Are on in Regard to
 25-StOry Building

That the last three stories of the lief ferson County Savings bank building, which is to be 25 stories high. will be devoted to a mems club was generally understood yesterday. President E. F. Enslen, who is in personal charge of the construction, confirmed the report and said Maj William c. Weston had altered his plans to take care of a club with a membership of over 1000.
 It was not given out what club, if any, was negotiating for the floors, which iil- rludes the roof garden, but it is under stood one of the fashionable clubs of the city Is after the location. The plans as now understood is for some club to acquire two floors and utilize the roof garden in connection with the arrange ment
 MT Enslen said he was negotiating 10: the space and believed it would be ad vantageous for some club to occupy the quarters. He said the space he intended to arrange would be as elegant as any business mems club in this country.
 It is understood that the Mark Con- Etruction company, of which r. w. Mark Is president and general manager, will begin work tomorrow on the excavation contract The statement was made yes terday by MT. Mark that he was anxious to get to work on the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
INTERESTING CONDITIONS ON THE PACIFIC COAST

On the Pacific coast interesting condi- l tions are found. Straw votes indicate that MT. Roosevelt will have plurality in California. Governor Wilson is showing | improvement. The contest is close be- l tween the two nominees, and the state l is quite properly rated as doubtful. In Oregon the prosperity issue has called many republicans back into the
 Taft fold, and 1t is apparently close 1 fight between the President and Cover nor Wilson. Tn Washington, due to the support of the women voters, MT. Roose- welt leads.
 The middle western states of Indiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Kansas. Iowa and Nebraska seem certain for Governor Will son The Dakotas have been wavering from the beginning of the campaign, and 1t is difficult to estimate what will hap pen there on election day.
 Changes have taken place in the group of mountain states in the far northwest. Wyoming, which has been classed as a
 Taft state, Is in the throes of desper-
 ate battle between the President and Gov
 ernor Wilson. Neither side expects a plurality of more than 1000. Colorado, which has leaned to Governor Wilson, Is now wavering. Straw votes indicate Coy ernor Wilson, but the most competent ob- servers place the state in the doubtful column.
 It does not appear that MT. Roosevelt has been greatly strengthened by the at tack made upon him in Milwaukee. one effect of the shooting, however has been to stiffen up the progressive forces. There is much speculation as to what
 effect the death of Vice President Sher-
 man will have upon the canvas. It Is the
 general opinion that it will lose votes to
 the republican ticket.
 The Herald poll of the congressional situation indicated a majority in the
 House of 14S for the. democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
GENERAL WODD|S IN CHATTANOOGA
 
 Ft44 Gives Details of Army Sit uatiOn and New Method of Mobilization

Chattanooga, November 2.--Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the United States army, arrived in Chattanooga to- day for the purpose of inspecting bri- gade post site at Fort Oglethorpa the establishment of which has been author ized by act of Congress. Major General Wood and party. together with the mayor of Chattanooga and several other off cials, visited tie post today and made a superficial examination of conditions there. Tomorrow the chief of staff will go over the ground carefully, inspect ing all the facilities, water supply, health conditions. etc. The general will leave for Washington tomorrow evening, go- ing by way of Atlanta, where he will inspect Fort McPherson
 At a banquet rendered General Wood tonight he gave details of the army sir nation and the method of the new sys=~. tenn of mobilizing troops He gave an account of the objects which are to be obtained which was very able. He said trat at the present time the troops were scattered all over the country In this position they would be difficult to as- semble at one place in any short lengrn of time, in order to move to points where they are needed. He spoke of the days when the Indians were giving trouble At that time numerous small posts were established in the heart of the. west. Around these posts grew up towns. Since that time influence, political and other wise has kept the posts scattered. un- der the new method it is the purpose to establish six large posts, where the troops may be stationed. Thesesplaces are to be distributed, three on or near the Atlantic coast and three in the western part of the country.
 The Atlantic coast guards will consist of large posts near Albany, N. T.: an- other at San Antonio. and still another 1 in the district of Atlanta and Chatta- neoga. The west coast points will range from post on the Puget Sound down to the lower slope San Francisco will be the central point in this group. He ex- plained. however that Fort I,eavenworth and other large and important places would be maintained. Small posts will be strung along the Mississippi river The great purpose in doing this is to lessen the expense of the department In the great transportation charges which arise in the maneuver season. Senator Newell Sanders and Represen-t tative John A. Moon were also speakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
I. |. l. NIGHT SCHOOL
 WILL OPEN ON NOV. 4
Notice Issued to Employees Giving Courses and
 Particulars

The following notice to the employees oi the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has been sent out by the com pany:
 The mechanic Arts Night school of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany will be held this year in conjunction with the public schools of Birmingham at the Ensley High school on Avenue J and Twenty-third street
 Glasses will be organized in mathe- matics. English mechanical drawing chemistry, physics and electricity and steam engineering, and possibly other classes.
 Each student will be expected to reg ister for at least two separate topics in which recitations will be held each night. Not more than three topics should be carried at one time
 Any student completing in satsfac- tory manner prescribed course in any topic shall be entitled to a certificate of proficiency and any student who shall have earned sufficient number of cred its shall be awarded the diploma of the school.
 ''rhe work of the school will begin November 1, 1872. and will be held Mon days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:1s to 9;3O p. n this time being divided into three 45 minute periods.
 There will be no charge for tuition but books and materials must be fur nished by the students
 Every one desiring to enter any oi the above classes should communicate at once with R. E. Tidwel. director. Ave nue J and Twenty-third street. Telephone 74e Ensley .exchange.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
COMMISSION MEETS NEXT WEDNESDAY Uniform Demurrage Rules Will Probably Be
 Established

Montgomery, November 2-(Special)- Uniform demurrage rules will probably -e established by the railroad commission. At present there are two sets of regula tions, one governing state traffic and the other for interstate traffic. The question will be considered by the commission at the monthly meeting next Wednesday,.
 A request for uniform rules was made by the Alabama Car Service association, and 1t is supported by the Birmingham Freight bureau. Several Birmingham business men will appear to request the adoption of new rules. Three cases are set for hearing Wednesday. as follows Railroad commission against Louisville and Nashville and Central of Georgia. citation for physical connection at Sam son: N. l.. Wilson and others vs. South ern railway, petition for passenger train facilities from Blocton; Southern railway, petition to close agency at Short Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
II HAS BEEN A GREAT MPA|GN, SAYST.R

Oyster Bay. N. Y, November 2.--"lt has been great campaign said Col cnel Roosevelt tonight. T don't know that there has ever been campaign like ii in this country" The work of the campaign was almost at an end and Colonel Roosevelt gave little time to- day to politics. There remain only two speeches on Monday to the home folks of Nassau county. which the colonel desires to make, largelx-fo sentimental reasons.
 the progressive executive commission and head of the New York state b,l- reau of industry and immigration, took lunch today at Sagamore Hill and talked over with the colonel some of the party's proposals for improving so- cial conditions.
 Miss Kellers visit prompted Colonel Roosevelt to say that one of the fea- lures which had interested and pleased him most in the campaign was the part played by women. In states in which they have no vote. he said, they had worked with no less zeal in the equal suffrage state. One result of the par ticipation of women, he went on. had been to modify the old rough and tum- ble" politifal parties and he spoke of the presen4e of large numbers of wom- eli at the brogressive campaign meet ings.
 Although Colonel Roosevelt still Is far from ling recovered his normal strength a somewhat fatigued when he returned rom New York last night, he arose fr1 this morning and took 2 walk lastinI learly en houEs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
States That Wilson's Elec- ton Tuesday Is Now
 a Certainty
IS TIRED OUT FROM
 TRIP AND CAMPAIGN
Says the Race Is Between Wilson and Roosevelt - Roosevelt Shooting Had No Apparent Effect and
 He Will Be Poor Second

'Ihave come home to vote for the win ner," said Congressman Oscar W. Un- derwood as he stepped from an Alabama Great Southern train last night in re- sponse to the greetings and inquiries of friends who were at the Terminal sta ficn to meet and welcome him home.
 MT. Underwood was somewhat tired out. as for the past 30 days he has been touring the eastern states In the advocacy of Woodrow Wilson, the democratic nom- .nee. He was both optimistic and en- thusastic about the approaching cleo ton and predicted the election of MT Wilson by a large majority.
 During the past 90 days" said MT Underwood, q have toured Delaware New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey. With the possible exception of Pennsylvania Wilson will carry these states. Tn Pennsylvania the race Is be- tween our candidate and Colonel Roose- welt. and the election will be close; for, while the colonel has a strong following in that state, the friends of MT. Wilson have been extremely busy and have made 1t extremely interesting for the 'bul moosers. The reception given MT. Will son in New York was remarkable. Hf was received with the greatest enthusiasm wherever he spoke, and at each speak ing thousands assembled"
 Do you think MT. Wilson will carry New York?' asked reporter.
 T certainly do," replied MT Under wood, but he can be elected without New York
 What are President Taft's chances for re-election?'
 MT. Taft has many staunch friends who are putting forth every effort for his election, but in my opinion he is not tn the running. In most of the states have visited the race is between MT. wilson and Colonel Roosevelt"
 Has Colonel Roosevelt gained any strength since he was shotP'
 That I cannot say, but if he has, it was not apparent As I stated the people in the east are hocking to the democratic nominee and in my opinion he is certain Of election.'
 MT Underwood stated that he would be ,4n the city until Congress convened again He was plainly fatigued from the long journey he had just taken and the month of hard campaigning he had just passed through. Bidding his friends good night, he asked to be excused and left the depot for his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
 TO BE WESDESDAY

A ludcheon hy the Chamber of Con- mefSs will be held Wednesday noon when IF John Alexander.sthe noted boy work rer will address d luncheon at the Coll! Lion tea room at o'clock. The luncheo', will. be strictly along the lines of a s.putch treat each member attending paying for his own plate. Secretary Rad clffe of the Chamber of Commerce is anxicus that all members of the organiza- tlo-. who expect to attend the luncheon send their names to his office as soon as possible so that the correct number of plates can be arranged for pr. Alex ander will speak on 'The Teen Age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
STEAMER NORVEGA
 ASKS FOR HELP

Norfolk, Va, November 2.-According to reports received here tonight the Norwegian steamer Norvega, which col lided with the sailing ship Glenlu south of Hatteras yesterday morning, was forced to anchor in the teeth of 4c- mile northwest gale today. because she sprang Q leak in No. hold. The Nor vega tonight reported No. 1 hold food ed with slight leak in No. hold. The collision bulkhead is holding, but the ship is in bad way She sent out wireless appeals for assistance tonight and two battieships at anchor on the southern drill grounds are now under way to assist her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

In view of the practical certainty that Woodrow Wilson, candidate of the democrats for the presidency of the United States, will sweep the country at the polls Tuesday, the optimsm of the followers of the republican and the bull moose candidates seems un- usually out of gear.
 And yet Of yesterday, local progress sive headquarters received telegrams from New York indicating the belief of national leaders of that party that Colonel Roosevelt will win, and local Taft headquarters received telegrams of hope and encouragement from those who have the national campaign of the President in charge.
 Joseph Dixon wired Manager R. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
HEFUN STATES
 WILSON WILL WIN In Entire Travels Not a Re publican Said Wilson
 Would Lose

Representative J. Thomas Hefiin has re- turned from a speaking tour of the east and northern parts of the United States. Mir Hehn arrived in Birmingham last night from Cullrnan, where he spoke yes terday in the interest of John l.. Bur nett to large assemblage of people. He says that MT Burnett will win but that he urged the people to give him the larg- est majority ever.
 While on his tour Mir. Hefiin spoke in Indiana Ohio, West Virginia. Pennsyl- vania Maryland, Delaware. New Jersey and New Yorh He expresses the opinion ttat Wilson would carry all of these states and that Roosevelt had chance l., carry only two states-Calfornia and IIlinois-whle Taft can only carry Wyom- ing and Utah. MT. Hefiin said that enough Roosevelt men in Vermont will vote for Wilson to give him that state and he predicted that in all Wilson will carry more than 40 states.
 "It will be a perfect land slide said MT Hefiln last night at the Morris hotel. q have had this remarkable Xperience-nowhere has a single re- publican said to me that he thought either Taft or Roosevelt had chance to win. Everywhere they have said; or course Wilson will be elected. but 1 believe Taft will beat Roosevelt or Roosevelt will beat Taft
 "Governor Wilson has made re- narkable campaign. He has convinced tho people that he understands what 10 do and how to do it, and that he has the courage to dosthe thing neces- sary when he comes into the White House next March He will reduce the tariff tax and restore competition, and then the door of opportunity will be opened again to the American boy ana ;he average man will once more nave a fair chance in the struggle for ex
 stence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
.O'RE|[LY DYING
 FROM H|CC0UGHS

Washington, November s.--Maj Gen. Robert Maitland O'Reiliy, surgeon general of the army from 1902 until 1909, and personal physician and close friend of President Cleveland is dy' ing from uremic poisoning in this city, Since last Tuesday he has been suffer ing from hiccoughs. which are rapidly cxhausting his vitality.
 General o'Reilly was born in Phila. delphia in 1S45 of distinguished Irish family, settlement in the United states after the revolution. He was retired by special act of congress as major general in recognition of his services in the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Norfolk, ya.-Fire destroyed the Par lSer buggy plant and the H. P. ousler foundry in Suffolk, Va, tonight .en- tailing a loss of S100.oO0. An explo- sion of dynamite III the foundry drove many people from their homes all over the city, but no one was injured.
 London.-Three girls are believed to have perished and eight badly injured carly this morning in a fire which broke out in the store cf John Barker coni- paDy in Kensington. Several girls who were sleeping on the premises were rescued with difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

DAe. He 4fis Who opens the Bible training school this afternoon at o'clock. in the First Methodist church with an address on From Gloucester to Birmingham pr. Iamlll Is known as the Father of Sun day School Training" Dr. Hamill will also open the Bible training school for ! colored people at ;45 D. m, at the, new Sixteenth Street Baptist church day. third period. Home Co., operation;p - Tuesday, fourth period, Beginners Graded Lessons.1 Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday, fourth period. "Pri- mary Graded Lessons.
 Miss Mamie Lee Frayser of Kentucky On story work the first and third pe- ricds, junior graded lessons the fourth period and junior chara acterization the sixth period Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
 Dr. IT. M. Hamll of Nashville. the 1918 uniform lessons the fourth period every day. and he will teach the tenn perance lesson for next Sunday on Fri day night at the close of the school.
 P E. Green of Birmingham will teach the Intermediate graded lessons the fourth period every day, except tha. he will handle the senior graded les sons Friday
 Dr. W. o. Carver
 pr. W. O. Carver of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will 1ec- ture on Ephesians the second period Monday and Wednesday, and on tho f912 uniform lessens the fifth period Monday and Wednesday.
 Dr. William J. Williamson. pastor of the Third Baptist church. St. Louis, Mo, will lecture on Philippians the sec end and fifth periods Thursday and Fri day. and closes the school with an ad- dress on "The Sunday School As An Opportunity.
 Harry Wade Hicks of New York city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Optimism of c. o. P. and Bull
 Moose Appear Out of Place

fPerryman of the progressives that the shock of the election Tuesday will give the democrats heart failure, and George w. Perkins wired that the re- publicans are dead in New York. and the indications are that Colonel Roose- welt will carry the Empire state."
 National republican headquarters wired local republican headquarters that there was reason 10 believe that Taft will be reelected
 The bull moose will hold a rally al the city hall Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. The meeting has been ar ranged by local admirers of Colonel Roosevelt and they went ahead and arranged a meeting at which they ex- pect to have some informal talks, con- sisting chiefly of expressions as to why they believe the progressive ticket should win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Go Duck Hunting

days shooting ducks. George H. Grain, secretary to George Gordan Crawford. president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. and William $. Dicks. secretary to Frank Fl. Crockard, vice president, left yesterday afternoon for joints on the Louisiana coast. The two Birmingham citizens will join a party on the shooting range and they plan to put in few days of excellent sport. They will be gone several days.