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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27

died, leaving him the remnants of her fortune and several islands off the coast of Maine. He sold them, and lost the proceeds in speculation, being adjudged a bankrupt in New York in 1899
 Then Dwyer enlisted in the navy in an attempt to reach China to share in the development of that country, but he re- turned to America broken in health and spirits He spent his& last few dollars entertaining some friends in Chicago be- fore he started to Janesville.
 Here's to fame and a busted name:
 Tonight we dine; tomorrow die"
 This is said to have been his toast, drunk in his last glass of wine beforo he walked out of his hotel with just a little more than enough money to get him to Janesville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Notices of Tax Raises

Notices of the raises of property val nations as made by the state tax com mission have been issued and are in the hands of Deputy Sheriff T. P. Pat terson, who is serving them on the property holders affected or their agents. The owners of the property are cited to appear before the com mission on November ,12 and 13 to show objections why the raises should not be made It is understood that the proposed raises will be resisted as the board of revenue of Jefferson county has already passed on these cases and fixed the assessments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
OPERATIVES STRIKE AS PROTEST
 TO AID ETTOR AND GIOVANNITTI

Lawrence, Mass, September 96.- Two thousand operatives in the Wash ington mill of the American Woolen company left their work today as protest against the confinement Il Jail of Joseph ]. Ettor and Arturo Gio- vannitti. Without warning about 100 operatives walked out of the worested spinning department, They were fol- lowed by workers in many other de- partments and in several instances de- partments were immediately shut down.
 The strikers and their sympathizers gathered in front Of the mill and later marched to the lower Pacific mill. Shouting and singing, the demontsrat- ing workers attempted to induce other operatives to join their ranks but were
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not successful. Police officers informed the strikers they must dfsperse and they left the mill section without resistance.
 IIttor. and Giovannitti, leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World, will be placed on trial in Salem, September 30. charged with being accessories be- fore the fact to the murder of Anna last winter.
 Although a strike of Lawrence mill workers connected with the Industrial Workers of the World has been threat ened on account of the approach of the trial of the two leaders, today's action came somewhat unexpectedly in view of the appeals issued by Ettor and Gio- Vannitti last night that no general strike be attempted pending the out come of their trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
STORM MDAMAGE IS
 TWENTY MILLION

Tokio. Japan, September 26.-Damage exceeding $2o000,0o0 was caused by the typhoon which swept Japan from end to end last Sunday The toll of human life was heavy. Tens of thousands are homeless. Crops suffered severely but the greatest damage was done in the neighborhood of Nara and Osaka on the Island of Hondo and in Gifu. At Negayi every building Was damaged. A tidal wave demolished the harbor and sank three steamers Several went ashore. At Gifu 262 people were killed and 3S3 in- 1ured. At Osaka 20.00p buildings were ruined. At Nara the 100-year-old Ka- sauga shrine collapsed into a heap of stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
MADERO WILL AGAIN REQUEST
 PERMISSION TO SEND TROOPS
 THROUGH THE UNITED STATES

Mexico City, September 26.-President Madero tonight asked congress for au- thority to request permission of the United States again to send Mexican troops through American territory. This time it is desired to move the soldiers from Fl Paso to Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, there to cooperate with General B1an- quets campaign against Pascual Oroz- co, Jr.
 state of Coahuila, Il miles from the Amer lean border the base from which General Banquet is to operate against the rebels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Machirists Offer Reward

At well attended meeting of the local Machinists' union a resolution was passed that reward of $100 be offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who assaulted and almost killed Lewis Bowen last Thursday night. The reward will be paid by the union on the conviction of the guilty parties. MT Bowen is con- nected with the Machinists' union in an official capacty. His many friends will be pleased to learn that he Is improv- ing and unless complications arise will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Mrs. Lucy Hagood Smith

Mrs. Lucy Hagood Smith. wife of Dan H. Smith. and daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. H. Hagood, died at her home in Macon, Ga., at o'clock Thursday afternoon
 Besides her husband. three small children and parents. she is survived by two brothers, Robert w. Hagood of Portland, Ore, and Dr. Rufus H. Ha- good of this city, and three sisters, Mrs. William Bethea. Mrs. Lee K. Ter rell. and Mrs. Laura H. Alexander all of this city.
 The remains will reach here this afternoon at o'clock and the funeral services will be held at the residence of her parents. MT. and Mrs. R. H.. Hagood 312 Tuscaloosa avenue. at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
THOUSAND BALES
 BOUGHT IN TWODAYS

Greenville, September 26.-(Special) ) The Peoples Cotton company of Mont gomery through their local representa- tive, E. D. Thames, bought 1000 bales of cotton in two days time the last part of last week.
 Greenville is the best cotton market in south central Alabama. At the pres ent time there are 10 outside cotton firms who have representatives here This is in addition to the large num- Der of local merchants who also buy the staple
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mics said Speaker Champ Clark here today on his campaign tour of the state
 We elected the present democratic House on six principal promises, and have fulfilled them, every one,'' he continued.
 Among these was the promise to cut down appropriations on the old Jefferson ian principle of economy in the public expense, that labor may be lightly bur dened. To economize was the hardest task We undertook, because the repub- lican Senate tried to load on us appro- priation bills with all sorts of amend ments, but by making a long and hard fight, we succeeded in reducing the sum total appropriations by several million dollars, thereby making a good begin hing"
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Miss Caroline Perkins

The funeral of Miss Caroline Perkins, H-year-oldi daughter of Dr. and Mrs w. l.. Perkins. who died Thursday morn- ing at 1 o'clock, will occur this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, 151S South Nineteenth street. The interment will be in Emwood cemetery.
 The active pallbearers will be James A. Downey, J.. B. Simpson, w. G. OIL yer and Dr. John w. Perkins. Six young girls, friends and playmates of the de- ceased. will be honorary pallbearers. They are Miss Mary Ada Tarrant Misses Tor renee and Catherine Redd, Miss Annie Byrd Turner and Misses Helen and bertha Stone.
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Spezia, Italy-The condition of Wil- liam Marconi. 1t was announced tonight by attending physicians, was somewhat improved King Victor Emmanuel has sent a message of sympathy to Mar conf.
 A.lanta.-Many girls and women, forced to leave the houses in the re stricted district" as a result of the vice cruisade growing out of the Men and Religion forward movement. have applied to that organization for as- Religious and charitable workers vis- tied the dives today and personally investigated many cases.
 Barcelona.--A general strike of a distinctly revolutionary character Is imminent in the provinces of Barce- Iona. Valencia, Aragon and Saragossa. The dock laborers, iron workers and members of the building trade unions all have adopted resolutions to quit work unless demands of the railroad employees are granted.
 Lyons, France---Baroness De La Roche, an aviatress was desperately injured in an automobile collision near lIe-Sur-Saone this evening Charles Voisin. an aviator. was killed at the same time.
 Concord N H-Winston Churchill of Cornish was nominated for governor by the progressives here today and q platform largely confined to national issues was adopted.
 New Orlenas.-The parish grand jury will be convened tomorrow ac- cording to District Attorney Adams to consider charges preferred against Mayor Martin Behman. Members of the Good Government League which is making a fight against the so-called ring are the plaintiffs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
NEGRO HOLDING
 0FF|CERSAT BAY

Louisville. September 27--A drug crazed negro. wanted on trivial charge, early this morning was holding at bay a large squad of policemen and many armed men who have him surrounded in his house
 in the crowded negro section of the city. An officer who attempted to enter the house was dangerously shot by the black. who has declared no one shall take him alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Wu Chang, China.-Over 200 muti- nous soldiers were executed today by loyal troops summarily in consequences of the outbreak that occurred among the soldiers encamped outside this city on last Tuesday.
 Washington-Treasu officials are closely watching the money situation in New York. While they have formu- lated plan for deposting treasury funds with national banks to move the crops and meet the emergency, no ac- tion will be taken until next week.
 Washington.-A wireless weather fore- cast system for ocean going vessels will be provided by the government weather bureau if Congress will appropriate $150- GOO, included in the estimates for next year by Chief Willis L. Moore of the bureau.
 London.-There was a great demand for the prospectus of the new Chinese loan issued here today Widespread interest has been aroused in the loan, owing to the active international argument brought about by the success of the "unofficial' financiers
 Washington.--Acting Secretary Oliver today gave his approval to the elaborate scheme prepared by Quartermaster Gen. eral Aleshire for the consolidation with his department of the quartermasters. commissary and pay departments. The order will take effect in the United States November 1 and in the Philippines Jan- uary 1.
 Lake Charles La.-Charles Smith, alias Leather Brooches" the desperado who was killed near Merryville yesterday, while resisting arrest was identified tO. day as Ben Myatt, much wanted Texas murderer, who escaped from jail at Cor sicana after he had been sentenced to death for wife murder. It is said the state of Texas had offered 5000 re- ward for him dead or alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
ANNISTON POLICE
 ARREST G. HI. BELL

A long distance message from Anniston last evening notified Chief Bodeker of the arrest of white boy, George H. Bell, wanted in this city on charge of grand larceny. Chief Bodeker immediately sent back word to hold the prisoner for him. A city detective will leave today for An niston to bring Bell to this city
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of that section, thereby. so federal off1- cials believe, making it impossible for Pascual Orozco, Jr., to carry out his threat of attacking Ciudad Poyfirio Diaz. Five military trains, bearing $500 soldiers, were sent to Sabnas.
 Tucson, Ariz., September 26.-Gen. Pass cual Orozco Jr., has more than mil- lion dollars in European banks, as re- suit of his revolutionary activities, ac. cording to a statement made today by Gen. Emilio Campa. Gen. Inez Salazar also has amassed fortune. according to Campa. who was severe in his de- nunciation of his former comrades in arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Fell at Head of Stairs at No. 22OS1z Second
 Avenue
DEATH ATTRIBUTED
 TO DRUG POISONING
Railroad Pass Found Issued to R. E.. Shephard of Nashville, But Inquiry There Yields No
 Information

Lying on the cot in Lige Loy's ambu- lance and rushing towards the Hilman hospital, white man. supposed to be R. E. Shephard of Nashville breathed his last yesterday evening at 9:10 o'clock. Upon the discovery of the mans death the automobile was turned about and the body was returned to the undertaking parlors, where 1t was prepared for burial City Physician Charles Whelan had been summoned and he notified Coroner Brash- CT of the deoth and obtained from him permission 10 hold a eursory examna- ton to ascertain, if possible, the cause of death. Attendant physicians attributed the sudden death to heart failure, due to the use )f a drug, or from the effects of poison.
 At S:45 last night man staggered up the steep flight of stairs which led up to the rooms of the Western Booming House at 220S1s Second avenue, north. At the top of the stairs he gasped for breath and cried out, See me, Come and see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
TURKS MASSACRE
 WOMEN AND CHILDREN

London. September 27.-A dis patch to the Times from Con- stantinople says Turkish troops in the Island of Samos got out of hand today and killed many women and children.
 It was announced tonight that acting on the advice of the French ambassador, supported by the other ambassadors, the porte has postponed the maneu- vers in Adrianople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Clark in Missouri

Mexico, Mo, September Eff entrust- ed with complete control of the whole legislative machine, House Senate and President, as I believe we will be- the democratic party will continue the good work and achieve even greater eeono-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
.SULzER TOOPPOSE
 GOVERNOR DIX

New York. September 26.-William Sul- ger. representative in Congress from New York, tonight announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for gov ernor
 Gov. John A. Dix tonight reiterated his declaration that he would not withdraw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Deaths and Funerals
William Conniff

The funeral of William Conniff, aged AS years, who died early Wednesday morn ing at local hospital, will be conduct ed this morning from the East Lake Cath ollie church at 9:S0 o'clock. The remains will be inferred at Elmwood cemetery by Iige Ioy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
PERSONAL

Lee Cowart, state Immigration conn missioner, reached Birmingham last night and will remain two or three days on personal business. He is at the Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
James A, Graham

James A. Graham, aged 72 years, died yesterday morning at Brompton. The re- mains will be inferred there by Shaw & Sons The deceased Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. l.. w. Fowler and Mrs. l.. |. Holton.
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Mrs. Alice Vanlandingham

Mrs. Alice Vanlandingham, aged g years, died yesterday morning at her late residence. 201S Fifth avenue. at 5:30 clock The remains were taken to the parlors' of the Johns Undertaking company, from where the services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock. The interment will be made at Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Morgan to Testify October s

Washington, D. C., September 26.-Chairman Clapp today of the Senate campaign contribu- tion committee received a tele- gram from J. P. Morgan saying he would appear October s. The message said other engage ments made his attendance the last day of September impossi- ble. ~-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
New Chairs for Courts

The board of revenue has purchased four dozen chairs for use in the several civil courts. These were delivered yes terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Vice Presidents Named

Vice Presidents from each of the states touched by the Mississippi river and an executive committee were also named. Permanent headquarters will be selected by the executive committee, a secretary employed and campaign started in the in- terest of levee, and which were indorsed by the association as the only means of protection against floods.
 Col. McD. Townsend. president of the Mississippi river commission, in an ad- dress this afternoon, took Issue with Colonel Roosevelt, who in an address earlier in the day expressed the opinion that flood water conservation by reser- lvolr would strengthen the 1evee system and control the floods in the lower valley Levees declared MT. Townsend, are the only proven means of protection from the waterway and preventing floods. He de- scribed Colonel Roosevet's ideas as the ories and speculations which have not been applied"
 New Orleans and Cairo, H., are the -contenders for the next meeting place, which will be selected by the executive committee.
 Col Theodore Roosevelt in "a ringing speech, advocated federal control of levees, the moving of the Panama canal machinery into the Mississippi river valley after the completion of the canal and the construction of reservoirs to aid in hold ing in check the water that floods the valley and was roundly cheered by dele gates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
SUFFER AGETTES WEAR
 PROTECTIVE ARMOR

London, September 27,-Yhe suf- fragettes' latest dodge Is the wear ing of protective armor. It is learned that several of the women who disturbed Chancellor Lloyd Georges Welsh meeting Saturday wore quilted and padded garments with sharp pins, points outward, firmly fixed in the padding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27

L.1E LOY. underinKe-s Phones 7ss.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-27
Gasping for Breath

He was gasping horribly. with eyes and face distorted. and frothing at the mouth. When he entered the hall at the head of the stairs w. T. Kircus and James w. Lang, both roomers. saw him. The staggering man almost pitched down the steep flight, but kircus caught him. and, with the assistance of Lang, he was laid upon bed in an adjoining bedroom. As the two men laid their burden down on the bed he looked up and gasped with a little smile Well, I'm gone, I guess. Good bye" These were the last words that he uttered.
 Following this Krcus ran down the steps and notified policeman and called an ambulance. A member of the under taking firm of I.ige Loy, who was stand- ing on the corner at the time, hearing the cries and Investigating the cause, called Lige f.oy's ambulance and they hurried 10 the scene.
 When the policeman appeared the dy- ing man had rolled 10 the floor, as though to ease some great pain. and he was grooming an1 foaming at the mouth. Will ing hands lifted him to the cot and the now unconscious man was carried down the steps to the waiting automobile.
 AS the ambulance neared the center of the Twenty first street bridge strange outcry came from the interior of the car and turning on the electric lights, the ambulance driver and doctor discovered the man was dead
 The report which Officer Bentley, who was at the scene of the death, made to Chief Bodeker last night. says the death was probably caused by the adminis- tering of poison.'
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ASK APPROPRIATION FOR LEVEE SYSTEM Want Thirty-Five Million in
 Seven Years ROOSEVELT SPEAKS Colonel Townsend Takes Issue With the Colonel-New Orleans
 and Cairo Want the T
 Convention

Memphis September 26.-An appropria- tion of 35,0o0,000 in five annual install ments of s7.0oO,00o is asked of Congress for the completion of a levee system along the Mississippi river in resolutions adopt ed by the Interstate bevee association, which concluded it's annual convention late today The federal government is also asked to exercise certain control in supervision over the entire system or levee and each of the political parties are congratulated for having recognized the national import of the levee problem.
 The resolutions as prepared in commit tee were approved unanimously, those who had urged that the association should go on record as favoring complete federal control not pressing the issue.
 o. N Killough, president of the St. Francis levee board of Arkansas, was re- elected president of the association. w. l.. Hask vice president of the Illinois Central railroad B. F. Bush, president of the Missouri Pacific, and J. N. Blazer of Chicago were chosen as vice presidents at la
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Unable to Identify Man

A thorough search of the pockets and clothing of the dead man failed to re- veal any article which might lead to his positive identification. In his pockets were found several matches, some blank post cards, an unaddressed and unsigned let ter of several closely written pages, a railroad pass and the broken bits of a hypodermic syringe in which few drops of some amber colored fluid still re- mained.
 The railroad pass was issued from the Nashville offices of the Georgia and Flor
 ida Railroad company, admitting to free passage one R. F. Shephard, telegraph operator, from Nashville to Hazehurst, Ga The pass was dated on September 4, and made good until September 90.
 After this search detectives made visit to the rooming house where the man had fallen. Residents denied having ever seen the man before. The dead mans hat, which lad fallen from his head in the room was found on the floor. It's mark was ''The Cox size 7A, and had been bought in Nashville. It was of a light brown color.
 City Physician Whelan then got into communication with the telegraph head quarters of the Louisville and Nashville railroad anl questioned them concern ing the deceased. No information was gained here, but the chief operator tel RrdDneu to me NdsHNllle o1lice oi lHt Georgia and Florida Railroad company to obtain a description of R. F. Shephard. The answer to this telegram did not come until one hour later at 10 o'clock and said that office lknew nothing of the dead man. They remembered having issued the pass but owing to the lateness of the hour there was no way of securing additional information.
 When taken to the parlors of the un- dertaking company on Third avenue the dead man supposed to be R. F.. Shep hard was dressed in neat black suit. with a pin stripe of white. He wore black shoes and dark lensed eyeglasses. His description was as follows. Dark brown curly hair, gray eyes and about six feet tall. There were three gold filled teeth in his mouth and his right arm had been broken below the elbow.
 The coroner will hold an inquest to- day and settle the disposition of the body, whether or not it will be held for an autopsy. Pending information which will lead to Identification the remains will be held at the undertaking parlors of I.ige Ioy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-03

Malaney. Thursday. APRIL I, At 30 +
NJ. Every member is requested 10 con-
tribute one or more recipes FOR the COOK
hook to be issued by the circle.
The box social held by the w =
club last Tuesday evening was = de-
lightful affair and greatly enjoyed by
the members and invited guests. IL
evening was passed in PLAYING many
interesting games, contests, Music, etc.
recitation by Earle Hayes, and reading
by William Lawrence. The boxes We're
secured by the gentlemen present, py
matching a pToverb, parL OF %ilch was
attached to the box. and the other part
distributed 20 the sentlelnea Cocoon
was served by the club.
The next regular meeting 81 the
grange will be held. Friday evening oil
this week An excellent progtam mas
been prepared by the Lecturer, inciud-
ing a guessing contest, and other spe-
cial features also TIE serving oil re-
freshments BY the lady officers.
Theodore Hayes who was quite sert-
ously injured by the slipping Of belt
on his engine one day last week, is mn
proving. ana hopes soon to he able e
resumes work
w. X. and James Thompson are on
their annual rounds with their saving
machine. They are working in the
Fast part of the town and in Pittston
this week.
Mrs. stephen Reeves has been visit
inc in Waterville for several DAYS.
Mrs. Jessie Moody Of Gardiner WAS
the guest Of Mrs. L. Y. Morgan, last