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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
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Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 29.--G D.. m) The barometrie pressure has fallen rap idly over the interior of the country during zthe past 24 hours There IS low pressure are a central in the upper Mississippi valley states which extends almost to the Gulf of Mexico. It is causing brisk southerly winds in the middle valley and gulf states, as well as in the lakes, with a general rise in the temperature on its eastern and southern sides. Following quickly in the rear of this storm center is con- dition of rapidly increasing pressure,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
ATLANTA THIEVES MAKE BIG HAULS

Atlanta, December 29.-Thefts involy- ing S2750 worth of jewelry and gold were reported to the police here last night and today. No arrests have yet been made
 Mrs. Fred Houser discovered an un- known negro escaping through a win dow from the family's apartments last night and upon investigation found that diamonds and jewels valued al s20o0 were missing from her jewel box.
 Thieves also raided IA dentists oe- fees in the Atlanta National Bank building here last night, taking gold and platinum estimated to be worth $75O. The latter robberies were not discovered until today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
CUBS MAY TRAIN IN
 TAMPA, FLORIDA

Tampa. Fla, December 29.-Charles w. Murphy, president of the Chicago Ma tloral league baseball club, is expected here tomorrow, and it is understood that he will conclude final arrangements Tor a spring training camp in this city.
 President Murphy spent today in Jack scnville. In conversation there he inti- mated that he was seriously considering the selection of Tampa for the Cubs training quarters.
 large athletic grounds situated near well known tourist hotel has been placed al the disposal of the Chicago club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
THE HOUSE RULES
 COMMITTEE TO MEET

Washington. December 29.-Whether the House committee on rules will rec ommend a rule to bring up in the House the O'Shannessy resolution to authorize d special investigating committee to in- auire into the alleged monopoly of the transportation facilities in New England will be determined at a meetinf of the rules committee probably next Friday or Saturday
 The indictments returned in New York against the heads of the New Haven and Grand Trunk systems for alleged violation of the Sherman antitrust law have injected new phase into the situation. Chairman Henry is opposed on this account to any precipitate ac- ton by the rules committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY
 OF FRANCE MEET

Paris, December 29.--Great interest attached to the meeting today between Premier Poincare and eN-Premier Ri bot, two of the candidates for the pres idency of the republic. They were closeted together for an hour at M. Ribots house, but nothing concerning the conference was made public eX cept the statement that the general sit- uation both at home and abroad had been discussed.
 M Ribot however. consented to say that his intentions with regard to hls candidacy were unchanged as a result of the interview, and from this it Is inferred that both Premier Poincare and NJ Ribot will continue as candi dates for the presidential office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30

winds changing tc westerly and 1an- ing temperatures throughout the west ern Mississippi valley and the north western portion of the cotton belt.
 It was raining within narrow belt extending from Wisconsin and Mich igan along the eastern side of the Mississippi river TO Alabama and Ms sissippi at D. m., Sunday and 1t had rained during the day over LOUIS jana and the coastal regions Of Texas.
 Present indications are that ths weather will clear and be somewhat colder in this section Monday and prob ably decidedly colder by Monday night or Tuesday.
 Summary of observations made at United states weather bureau stations, December 20, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
RUSSIAN IMPORTS
 UNDER TARIFF RATES

St. Petersburg, December 2o.-The minister of commerce has issued the official announcement that Russian im- ports into America will continue un- der minimum tariff rates after the ey- niration on January 1 of the treaty of trade and commerce, which the Unit ed States Congress abrogated because of Russia's attitude upon the passport question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
COURTS TAKE UP
 1913 DOCKETS TODAY

The January February 1913 term of the circuit court of Jefferson county will commence this morning and continue until February 2s. Judge E. C. Crow will take up the non-iury docket in the first di- vision and c. B. smith the non-jury docket in the second division.
 On January all the divisions of the circuit and city court will take up the jury dockets. The criminal court will also take up the docket set for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
Man Dies Suddenly

New orleans. December 2s.--Emanuel Steinhardt, prominent club and busi- ness man of New Orleans, died sud- denly early today. Besides controlling extensive cotton seed mill interests in Louisiana and Mississippi the firm of which MT. Steinhardt was the head con- ducted one of the largest cotton seed export businesses in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
SIGMA NU DELEGATES
 ARRIVE IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. December 29.-Officers and del- egates of the Sigma Nu fraternity began to arrive here today to attend the six teenth annual convention of the national organization which will commence today and continue for three days. College and university chapters and alumni associa- tions of g states are expected to be rep resented at the meeting. The Sigma Nu fraternity was founded at the Virginia Military institute January l, 1869
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
Big Conspiracy Unearthed

London, December 29.-A Berlin dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph com pany reports the discovery of the great est espionage conspiracy known for years. Thirty men and women. includ- ing Germans and Russians, have been charged with spying in behalf of Russia. The German authorities de- cline to give out any particulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 29.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Rain followed by clearing Monday; Tuesday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair in west; rain fol- lowed by clearing in east portions Monday; Tuesday fair.
 Georgia: Rain Monday; Tuesday un- settled.
 Miasissippi: Cloudy Monday; Tuesday fai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-30
Steamer Not Damaged

Monteviedo, December 29,-An inspection of the Prince line steamship Austrian Prince. which on Friday sank the steamer Atnasis in Monteviedo harbor, shows that she was not damaged.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
MEXICAN RIOTERS KILL
 AMERICAN POLICEMEN
INT TERNATIONAL CELEBRATION
 AT PHOENIX, ARlZ., HAS A F FATAL CONCLUSION.

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 16.-Policeman Robert Williams and Chief of Police Moore were mortaIly wounded Scott Moore, bystander, killed, and anoth CT policeman seriously hurt late today by Mexican rioters at a Mexican celebration.
 The murderers escaped with posses of national guardsmen and citizens in pursuit. Americanized Mexicans and their unnaturalized coutrymen had engaged in a battle over manage ment of the celebration, which was held on City Hall plaza.
 Policeman Williams and J. valenzu- ella arrested two of the brawlers and had taken them as far as the prison entrance when the men drew knives and plunged them into the breasts of the officers. Williams died soon aft. erwards. Valenzuela, although serious ly injured, is expected to recover.
 Chief of Police Moore, attracted by the noise, came up just as the two policemen had fallen. He was attack ed by the two Mexicans who plunged their dirl1s into his body again and again. Although mortaily wounded, Moore opened fire, and one of his bull lets pierced the heart of Scott Price, young American who was in the throng that had assembled at the plaza to witness the celebration. The dying chief of police staggered after the fleeing assassins, but another Mexican ran up behind him and drove a knife between his shoulder blades. Moore fell dead and his murderers es- caped.
 The city council immediately as sembled and scores of citizens were sworn in as deputies to pursue the fugitives. Saloons were ordered closed and all festivities suspended Members of the Phoenix national guard. well mounted, joined in the hunt At late hour the murderers were at large.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
MARSHALL IN MISSOURI.
Vice Presidential Candidate Speaks at
 St. Joseph.

St. Joseph, Mo, Sept. Ex-Governor Marshall fo Indiana, democratic vice presidential candidate, made his first campaign speech in Missouri here to- night. He was greeted by a, large audience. Governor Marshall devoted his address mainly to the protective atriff, which he declared gave its bene: ficiaries "a monopoly on products and free trade on labor"
 Earlier in the day he had made a number of short speeches at Kansas City, Kas. On arrival here this aft ernoon, he was taken to hotel for dinner and 8 reception. Governor Marshall is accompanied by Mrs. Mar shall, and tonight during his address she occupied a box with a party of St Joseph women.
 Immediately after his speech he was hurried to the union station and de- parted for Hannibal. Mo, where he is to speak tomorrow night. In opening his speech here he reiterated his dec laration that he was not soliciting votes for himself. as he was only the tail of the kite and that if the voters could send up the kite without the tail, they should do so.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
DRASTIC STATUTE WITH REFER ENcE TO PUBLICATIONS GOES
 INTO EFFECT OCT. I.
HITCHCOCK IS OPPOSED TO IT
semi-annuaI Report of Ownership, Man agement, Circulation and "Adv." Marking of all Paid Reading
 Notices Required.

Washington, Sept. 16.--Postmaste General Hitchcock today issued in- structions for carrying into effect the new newspaper and periodical law. first returns under which must be made by Oct. l.
 The law requires that publishers shall file on the first days of April and October of each year, both with the postmaster general and with the local postmaster, under penalty of de- nial of the use of the malls, sworn statement of the names and addresses of the owners, publisher, editor, man. aging editor and business manager, of their newspapers anu periodicals. Religious, fraternal. temperance and scientific publications are excepted. For a corporation, the names of the l holders of more than 1 per cent of l the stocks. bonds, or other securities
 must be given and, in the case of daily newspapers. a statement of the
 average paid circulation for the pre-
 ceding six months is required.
 All editorial or other reading mat ter appearing in a newspaper or mag
 azine for the publication of which pay is accepted or promised must be marked advertisement under penalty of fine of not less than $50 or more 1 than $500.
 Although tais law was not favored by the postoffice department, said MT. lsHftchcock t0day, Tt will be adminis-
 tered faithfully and impartialiy. In framing the act, congress doubtless had in mind the leading daily news papers, but 1t will affect also nearly 1S,00O weekly papers. Many of these publications are having hard strug- gle for existence and will find tue making of returns considerable bur den.
 .''ln my judgment, and so expressed it to congress--tle provision viii De harmful, as it will require the contin- uous use of valuable space in the pub lications, and at the same time. be resented as a censorship of the press. One of the greatesl difficulties now encountered in the enforcement of.the law relating to the second class mall privilege is that the postoffice de- larlment Is compelled by law to make inquiry into so many aspects of the private business of publishers This gives rise to the complaint-ill found- ed in my opinion, that the govern ment interferes need.3 .3ssly with priv ileges of the press. My judgment is that 1t should be the constant aim. not only of congress, but of the postof- fife department to lessen the necessity for supervision of the public press Tn the enactment and administration of postal laws.7
 On July 1, 1912. there were 2S.144 newspapers and periodicals enjoying second class mail privileges. There were 2.514 dailies. 17.27 weelxlies, B. PIT monthlies. 1,351 quarterIies, and 1.7S5 having other periods of issue. Of these, all except about 1,500 ex- empted publications will be affected by the new law"
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
Claim Letters Are hldden.

New York, Sept. 16.--A secret John Doe" investigation of circumstances surrounding the arrest Saturday night of "Gyp the Blood" and Lefty Louie ' two of the four gunmen who are al. legged to have slain Herman Rosenthal, the gambler, was begun today before Justice Golf. The purpose of the in- vestigation. according to Acting Dis trict Attorney Moss, is to determine whether the police suppressed or de stroyed evidence, particularly letters, duplicating the two men in the mur- der, and when and how the clues to their whereabouts were obtained.
 Pleading to the murder indictments against the defendants was put over until Wednesday.
 Justice Golf called successively into his chamber, Deputy Police Commits sioner Dougherty Sergeant Young, Dougherty's secretary, and Detectives Yunge, Myers, Cassassa and McKenna, all members of the police squad that took "Gyp" and Lefty" into custody.
 They were questioned by the justice and Mir. Moss. What they told was not revealed, but it was learned that Commissioner Dougherty turned over to Justice Golf box containing pa- pers, memoranda and other documents found in the gunmen's flat, which. MT. Moss said tonight. had furnished the prosecution some evidence of import ance." Included in this evidence. MT. Moss said. were clues by which he hoped to establish the identity of the persons who supplied the gunmen with funds. It was reported today, however. that 40 letters containing in- criminating references to the Rosen. thai murder had been found in the Hat, and although Deputy Commission CT Dougherty indignantly denied that any such missives had been discover ed, MT. Moss declared tonight he pur- posed to have the truth or falsity of the report legally established before the justice.
 Another matter which the prosecu tor said was being investigated was whether the police examined the two
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
NEWSPAPER FIGHT
 FUR POLITICAL COLOR
TAFT AND RoosEvELT ELEMENTS AMONG STOCKHOLDERS CAUSE
 SERIOUS TROUBLE.

Greensboro, N C.. Sept. 16.- Roose welt and Johnson sympathizers among the stockholders of the State Dispatch, newspaper published at Burlington, N. C., tonight, won a temporary vic- tory over the Taft and Sherman ele- ment of stockholders when Superior Judge H. M. Whebee granted an or der restraining the tansfer of stock or further meeting, but until further
 hearing of facts, refused to restrain the editor of the paper from publish sing editorials advocating Roosevelt and Johnson and the progressive cause
 Judge Whedbee postponed the hear ing until September 30, when, at Dur
 ham. he will inquire further into the facts surrounding the meeting of stock facts surrounding the meeting of stockholders at which it was deter
 mined to put the influence of the pa Der behind the Roosevelt and John son ticket. notwithstanding the paper had been incorporated 'to espouse the cause of the republican party and give support to candidates of that party" In declining to issue a temporary writ restraining the publication of progressive doctrine pending the fi- nal hearing. Judge Whedbee said that such an act, without full acquaintance with all the facts could easily be con lstrued as interfering with the liberty of the press.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
NEGOTIATING A
 NEW RUSS TREATY
U. S. AND RUSSIA MAY MODIFY TRADE CONDITIONS BETWEEN
 TWO COUNTRIES.

Washington, Sept. 6.-State depart. ment officials are noting with satis. faction the launching of a movement in Russia under governmental aus pices to arrange for a new treaty of trade and commerce between Russia and the United States. Although only three and half months intervene be- fore the expiration by denunciation of the existing pact, there has been absolutely no progress during the past three months in negotiations for a new treaty.
 When, soon after the United States had given notice that 1t would abro- gate the treaty of 1892, the state de- partment signified to Russia it's read mess to talk about new agreement, the Russian government let 1t be known as the United States had seen fit to denounce the present treaty, it was incumbent upon the United States to submit some definite propo- sitlon to form the basis of a new one. AS the department was not pre- pared to submit such a proposition at the moment the negotiations were allowed to lapse, some of the officials believing that with the passage of a little time, the feeling of resentment aroused in Russia by the denuneiation of the treaty might abate. and that the great commercial interests which are threatened with destruction by Q complete severance of trade relations on the ordinary basis. would bring to bear influence strong enough 10 promise success when the negotiations are resumed this fall.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
AMERICAN CLAIMS
 BEING HELD OVER
MADERo SAYS ExTRAvAGANT CLAIMS CAUSED DELAY IN
 SETTLEMENT BY MEXICO.

Mexico City, Sept. l6.--But one ref erence to the reiations between the United States and Mexico was made by President Madero in his message tonight to congress and that was in connection with the American claims for indemnity growing out of the ba.- tie of Juarez in 1911. The reason for their remaining unsettled, he inform ed congress, lay in the exaggerated demands.
 Regarding the $20,000,0 900 loan made in June, he said that $1S,000,000 of the loan had already been expended The president declared that the rev olution was practically ended and ascribed to q certain few whose am bitions were unsatisfied in the revo lution against Diaz. and to certaE part of the press which he alleged had given false and exaggerated news,1 the spread of the belief tha' the government was weak.
 In his discussion of the claims ol Americans for indemnity, President Madero said that the government, ir an effort to settle the claims had in structed two consuls to investigate Eleven claimants, he added, appeared at Douglas, and six in El Paso, seek ing indemnity for wounds that they had received at Juarez due in some cases to their negligence and in oth- CTS to an impertinent curiosity to wit ness a battle" The indemnities granted, he said, were based on iudg- ments rendered in similar instances in American courts.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
FEDERALS RECAPTURE '
 FL TIGRE MINING CAMP
sALAzAR'S REBELS ARE ABLE TO HOLD POSITION ONLY THREE
 DAYS AGAINST TROOPS.

Douglas, Ariz., Sept. 16.-El Tigre, one of the richest mining camps in northern Mexico. was retaken by fed erals about 4:30 o'clock this afternoon after having been in the hands of the rebel band of Eniz Salazar for two days.
 Telephonic communication with the camp was restored just as the federal troops were moving in. and Superin- tendent l.. R. Budrow telephonei that the rebels still were in sight, going over the hills. Not a shot was fired in the recapture of the town. A hun dred federals. chiefly Yaqui Indians, marched into the town and the small band of rebels that had remained to await the reply to the demand for S100.000 ransom, took to the hills.
 Several hundred additional feslerals are encamped i'll the vicinity of the town.
 The rebels are reported to have taken with them $20,0e0 worth of gold and silver bullion.
 News of the eief of the aEl Tigre was received here with much reioic ing. There has been disquiting ru mors all day and mistreatment oi Americans by rebels.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
r~.ssn assrxf nnnnnxrnn lMI ALLEN fHISUNLKN
 ARE PLACED IN JAIL
klNsMEN IN VIRGINIA PRISON GIVE NEWCOMERS A WARM
 WELCOME AT THE JAIL.

Roanoke, Va, Sept 1e.-lsidna Al len and Wesley Edwards are in jail here, having been, lodged in their cell this afternoon. While Wesley Ed wards is occupying bunk in his cell in the city jail, his tiancee, Miss Maud Iroler. occupies room in a ho- tel just across the street. The other Aliens, who were already in jail here. were delighted to see their kinsmen when they arrived
 Miss Irolcr will leave here tomor- row morning for her home at Cana, Carroll county. She said today that she knew her father would be angry but that she was going home never theless.
 Nothing has been definitely decided concerning the rewards for the arrest of the men, but 1t is understood that Detectives Lucas ani Lundy will each get a third. The reward of $500 or fered by the. government for the cap ture of Allen will scarcely be paid. since one requirement was. that he be turned over to the United States authorities. He will more than prob ably never answer to previous counterfeiting charge.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-17
TAFT TO DISCUSS
 NEW YORK SITUATION
WILL HOLD CONFERENCE OVER COMING NOMINATIONS BY
 NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.

Beverly, Mass. Sept 16. President Taft will discuss the political situa- tion in New York state and the ticket the republican convention is to name there, at a conference of several hours in New York City September 24.
 The president is not expected to de- termne upon man to head the re- publican ticket in New York There have been reports in Beverly that he favored Secretary of War Henry l.. Stimson. The president, it is known,
 would be pleased to see the naming of his secretary of war at the head of
 the New York ticket, but in line with
 his policy of keeping out of state poll l tics. it was considered doubtful tonight 1 if he would take an aggressive parl | in the selection of a gubernatorial candidate. It is believed, however heiwill let the leaders know just whai
 hel thinks of the availability of any
 man proposed.
 He will go to New York early Tues, | day, remaining there until night, and then start for Altoona to keep an en- gagement Wednesday with the Civil War Governors Association He will leave Altoona early enough Wednes-
 day to catch the Boston express in
 Philadelphia the same night. and ar rive in Beverly early Thursday. The president told visitors today tha; there was no ground for the report that Comptroller Of the Currency Lawrence O. Murray would be asked to resign. MT Taft added that he con sidered MT. Murray an efficient comp troller and did not believe he had dis played activity in politics.