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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Avery Wanted in Mobile

". F. Avery, white man wanted by the authorities in Mobile, was arr rested yesterday and detained in the city jail, pending the arrival of of ficers from Mobile with papers for his removal. City Detectives Cole and Gold stein made the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Killed by Train

Williamsport, July 12.-Two brothers named Tryice. from Louisa. Va, were found late tonight alongside the Read ing railroad tracks in this city. one dead. and the other dying They had been struck by a train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
THE AMERICANS WIN
 MANY MORE POINTS
 IN OLYMPIC GAMES
Continued from Page one)

ttOnf1nucu rom rage OneD had a perfect right to do what he did. You can't cross in front of a man that way and jostle him"
 James E. Sullivan, the American com missioner and F. J. Wendell of the international Olympic committee ex- plained tonight that in the committed s opinion it was the business of judges to govern such matters and that pro- tests not be made except in the case of a palpable violation of the rules. The Americans thought the ruling in this case was wrong although they did not question the judges good faith.
 Mixup in Decision
 A curious feature of this incident is that while everybody was certain that Young was disqualified for fouing Braun it was later reported that the judges thought that Young had inter fered with the Swede, zerling, and had disqualified him for such interference. Both Young and Braun supposed that the disqualification was due to inter- ference with Braun.
 The victory of the Finn, Taipale. in the discus event surprised the Americans. for they had depended upon winning this but had to be content with second and third. The prowess of the Films, particularly the prenomena runner, kolehmained, was hardly anticipated
 Lieutenant Pattens success in scoring fifth in the modern pentathlon against fl other officers, the best of the Euro pean armies, makes the American call vary lieutenant one of the popular per sonages of Stockholm. The Swedish of- cicers who beat Patton had the advan- tage of long training on the ground and the American had to ride strange horse.
 England Wins Aquatic Events
 Great Britain and Australia swept the 400 metres swimming. Healy of Australia eoualing the worlds record. Great Britain and Australia also monopolzed the prizes for the ladies' 100 metres swim, while Sweden captured, the high diving competition.
 The American Marathon runners, have stopped work and will take no further practice for Sundays struggle.
 The community on the Finland has had a little excitement of it's own. In the absence of the captain ashore the junior officers refused to man the launches for disembarking the athletes on account of a feud between some of them. It is expected that a treaty of peace will be arranged when the captain returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
DISSATISFIED OVER
 INSURANCE RATE Gadsden Displeased With
 New Rate Sheet PROF. GRIGGS ARRIVES Little Accomplished by Commission ers' Court-Another Delay Ex- pected in Proposed Car Line
 to Lookout Mountain

Gadsden, July 12.-(Specia1. )-Despit9 the fact that an apparent reduction of 10 cents in insurance rates has been put in effect by the Southeastern Underwriters association there is much dissatisfaction in Gadsden with the new rate sheet On account of the larger number of defects, which are now taken into consideration, and the advance on houses occupied by tenants as well as on household furni- ture, the premiums in practically every case are higher than ever. A house to house canvass of inspection has been started.
 Little Done by Commission
 Little has been accomplished by the commissioners court. which has been in session for several days hearing com plaints and passing on tax increases.
 Another Delay Expected
 The death at Rome yesterday of W. w Bowie again has interferred with the construction of the proposed car line to inc summit of Lookout mountain. Louis Hart. who is president of the company hack of this project said MT. Bowie was much interested in it, and his death may
  plans
 Griggs Arrives
 w. C. Griggs, the newly elected su- perintendent of tho Gadsden public schools. has arrived in Gadsden and has opened his office here.
 Goldstein Hearing Today
 Charlie Goldstein, the actor charged with having violated the regulations re- ,,a ,df,,or tho isxVbite slave traffic, will De given a hearing tomorrow morning be- fore Tinted States Commissioner Edward Pickard.
 large force of men is at work grad ing for switch tracks and for the founda- lion for the new cotton compress Whlcn is to be constructed on the site of the old foundry near the Alabama Great Southern depot at Attalla. It Is expected that the plant will be completed by Sep tember l.
 Sunday School Convention
 The Eighth district Sunday school con venton will be held at New Bethel, near Hokes Bluff. Sunday, July IA. Among the speakers will be H. G. Davis Of Gadsden and Professor Dannelly of the Etowah county high school
 Appraisers Named
 To appraise the damage resulting rom the cutting of an additional 20 feet right of way for the Alabama Power and De- yelopment company through the property of Mrs. Rowling and Mrs. Mathis. Judge T.. l.. Herzberg has appointed John A Gallant, Frank NJ. Gottle and J. R. Hughes. The land in question lies be- tween Gadsden and the Etowah- line. The right of way has been con demned and the appraisers will fix it's value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Sunday School Convention

The Eighth district Sunday school con vention will be held at New Bethel near Hokes Bluff. Sunday. July IA. Among the speakers will be H. G. Davis of Gadsden and Professor Dannelly of the Etowah county high school.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
COSter & Holmes
Fine New
NECKWEAR
and HOSIERY

The ceremony was performed at
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Wall, at8o'clock
IN the evening, Rev. T. H. Haugen
performing the ceremony. A Ewed-
ding supper was served. Speaking
OF the event the Cottonwood ECur-
rent says:
Having resided in Cottonwood
since childhood, the bride is we'll
known and admired by a large cir
Gle OF friends. The groom, too. un-
til year or more ago, made his
home at Cottonwood. He is an in
dustrious and worthy ssyoung man
and is employed as salesman in
Hellman's shoe store at Redwood
Falls, where the young people will
make their home. The young coup
lie were the recipients of many beau
tiful gifts.
Those who attendedIthe wedding
from out of town were: Miss Adel-
inc Wall Of Minneapolis; Mrs. H. j.
Hellman and son, Ernest, of Red
wood Falls; Mr.. and Mrs. i.Duffy of
Atwater; Mr.. and Mrs.i Will Grant
and Messrs John and Herman Lup-
low residing southeast sof Cotton
wood"
Mr.. Glib is one Of thelmost popu-
lar young men in Redwood and is
very highly esteemed. In addition
ne is an object of admiration to a
great many because of his ability to
put the ball across thel.plate in a
manner bewildering to the batter.
The young people. it is understood
will occupy part of F. w. Philbrick's
new residence.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
REDWOOD CLOSE
TO OLD COUNTIES
Continued from first page.

fruit scoring on quality basis only.
There were only two counties that
won more prize money than this one
Redwood getting S242.25.
Credit Due c. G. Eaton
The credit for this excellent show.
ing belongs chiefly to C. C. Eaton.
the superintendent of the display
He has developed into an expert in
getting up fine exhibit and dis
playing it to the best possible advan-
tage. The results are also matter
OF congratulations on the part of the
county commissioners who back the
exhibit financially, and who have
stood by Mr.. Eaton in his efforts to
put on fine display.
Mr.. Eaton was elected vice presi-
dent of the County Exhibitors Asso-
clation. an organization of the various
county exhibitors at the state fair.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
Getting Hounds Ready
Horace Jones and Fisher Cuff
Expect Big Things of Their
Dogs

Decidedly creditable work is ex-
pected of the grey hounds owned by
Horace Jones and Fisher Cuff and
which are now being put in shape
for the big meets of the fall.
Saturday the hounds were taken
out for their first real speed tests.
They have been running good deal
but not after rabbits.
Six courses were run and with the
exception of one they were all en-
tirely satisfactory. Circus Clown
failed to make the showing expected
of him but he has just been brought
in from the farm and is not in shape.
One of the dogs is still suffering with
the after effects of distemper and
could not go.
Blizzard and Night Time are the
twodogs that now look like record
makers.
Blizzard is big. white fellowwith
great speed and fine headwork. He
weakened Saturday but this was due
to bad condition. His foot work
was all that could be desired.
Night Time is a beauty of a dog,
small, black and splendidly nodded.
She is one Of the fastest dogs ever
owned in Redwood and is the max
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
Weldon Travels Along


w. G. Weldon, candidate forclerk
of court, without opposition, spent
$4,000.
A. R. A. Laudon, candidate to sue
coed himself as Judge of probate
without opposition, spent $70.18.
James P. Gaffney, democratic
candidate for county commissioner
from the fifth district, has used $50.
Wilson Spent $4,000
Eric Wilson, candidate for county
commissioner, had spent $4,000 at
the time of his latest report.
Ed. Steff1, candidate for county
commissioner, reports an expense of
$4,000 on August 10.
Boushek Reports $36.5O
Charles Boushek reports an ex-
pense of $3.50 in his campaign for
county commissioner.
William Mack, July 81, reports an
expense of $41.35 in his campaign
for county commissioner.
S. F. Peterson, in his contest for
county commissioner. reports an ex-
pense of $4,000.
A. H. Emerson, candidate for
county attorney without opposition,
spent 5000.
Keefe and Bendixen Close
DIR. Aldrich, candidate for county
coroner, without opposition spent
$1,000.
C. NJ. Bendixen, candidate for the
Republican nomination as repre-
sentative, without opposition, spent
SITS.
Joseph R. Keefe. candidate for the
Democratic nomination as repre-
sentative without opposition, ST.. 90.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
Manages Two Campaigns

MS. Tolman, candidate for sheriff,
in his latest report, itemizes an ex-
pense of $50.
Reports by campaign managers
show that Miss I. M. Hatch is one of
the busiest managers in the county
as she has the task of guiding the
political destinies of both Judge Lau-
don, and H. j. Bebermeyer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17

of the old world. He says that the
trip across the ocean was delightful,
excepting two days on the return
voyage when they experienced
little rough weather. con the way
over" said Mr.. Dennistoun, I'VE
passed through about $50 miles of
ice bergs. There were many the
size of small mountains. The vessel
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17

on which we took passage was a
large liner and exercised consider
able caution when passing through
the immense fields of floating ice. -
Tom has photograph which was
taken of one of the largest ice bergs.
Mr.. Dennistoun will remain in the
employ of his uncle, Tom Dennis
toun, prosperous farmer near Red
wood
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
HOME FROM SCOTLAND

Tom Dennistoun who has visited
at his old homein Scotland since Nav
returned to this city Tuesday. Other
than gaining several pounds in
weight, Mr.. Dennistoun is little
changed after mingling with people
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
ARTHUR GLIB MARRIED
Miss Sisrid Wall Became His
Bride Last Thursday
Both Popular
Credit Due c. G. Eaton

Arthur Glib, the popular young
salesman and bali pitcher. sprang a
coup de etat. whatever that may be,
on his friends last week when he
quietly sided over to Cottonwood
and married Miss Sigrid Wall Of that
place.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17

ing of great hound. She gave
Black Lace all she wanted in course
Saturday.
The dogs will soon be in great
shape.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-17
MUCH MONIES
FOR CAMPAIGN

Continued from first page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08
MACvEACH IN
NEWvERSION
OF $240,0OO

Washington, Oct S.-Former Attor-
ney General MacVeagh today told the
Clapp committee of a telephone con-
versation X. Nick. Twombly had with
the late E. II. Hartman in 1904
MacVeagh said Twombly told him
Hartman had said he mad been to the
White house and that Roosevelt ex-
pressed anxiety that a $4,000 fund
be raised. Hartman agreed to it.
This was MacVeagh's version of the
story told by Charles Edward Russell
and JudsOn WelliveT, to the effect Nor
gan had received a similar telephone
call from the White house. MacVeagh
admitted having told Welliver about
the Hartman Twombly conversation,
but knew of none in which Morgan
was concerned
Former Senator Depew testified he
gove $4,000 to Odell for the New York
state campaign OF 1904 Twombly told
him the state committee was short and
that Hartman was raising $500. 0OU.
After his reelection TO the senate De-
pew said he was called TO the White
house by Roosevelt TO discuss New
York appointments, and took occasion
to than kthe president for offering him
the ambassadorship to France. The
president expressed surprise. Il told
him l had been offered the Ambassa,
dorshlp if ! withdrew from the race
for the senate. He replied he never
made such an offer, that he had an,
other man in view"
Representative Mckinley of Illinois
presented to the Clapp committee to
day accounts showing he spent $780,
coo for Taft's candidacy.
OTmsby McHarg, contest manager
for Roosevelt at Chicago. told the
committee he spent s25,0O0 to 5000
in pre-convention work for Roosevelt
through the southern states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08
PLANS FOR WERTz FIGHT
Mrs. EsteIIe Snyder of haywood Out
lines Campaign for s1s5, ,0Oo,o

lines Campaign for s1s5, ,0Oo, 900.
Chicago. Oct. s.-Mrs. Estelle Ryan
Snyder of haywood, who returned a
few days ago from Hamburg. Ger
many, where. as the representative of
the American Wertz Family associa-
ton, she waged a battle against Ger
many. Austria and the Netherlands for
$1S5, 600 600, the estate OF Paul Wertz,
an imperialist field marshal Of the
18th century, announced yesterday the
plans of the association for carrying
the case into the highest courts Of
Germany.
Money for the undertaking will be
raised al a reunion of the Wertz fam
lily TO be held at Harrisburg, Pa, Oct.
%, &c, and 81.
At the meeting 1000 heirs of Paul
Wertz will be present. II will be held
al the old Wertz homestead. founded
by Jacob Wertz, the head. of the Amer.
lean branch. in the 18th century. This
estate has never passed from the pos.
session of the Wertz family. and is
now occupied BY Jacob wertz. 81 years
old. the oldest descendant Of Paul
Wertz in America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08
OF
L.YNCH|NC IN
FARM CRIME

Quincy, Ill, Oct S.-Captain w. A,
Long, commander of Company F, 5th
infantry, |. n. G., received a telegram
last night from Governor Deneen, ask
ing him to have his company in read
mess in order to repel any mob should
one be formed to attack Ray Pfan-
schmidt. arrested in connection with
the murder of his father, mother, sis
ter and a young school teacher.
Feeling against the young man here
is very high, and in the suburbs around
Pfanschmidt country home at which
the murders were committed talk Of
violence can be heard on every side
The sheriff placed a special guard
about the court house.
Young Pfanschmidt was arrested af-
ter the accidental discovery OF blood
stained khaki uniform near a railroad
construction camp where he was en-
ployed, and formally charged with the
murder of his sister, Blanche, one Of
four victims whose bodies were found
in the ruins of the family home Sept.
90 The prisoner, who is % years old,
has generally worn a khaki uniform.
Following his arrest, young Pfan-
schmidt, under instructions from his
attorneys, refused to answer any ques-
: tions He maintains an unconcerned
appearance, as he has done since the
! discovery of the quadruple murder.
/ Yesterdays discovery came when ].
l.. Frese, who lives north Of Quincy,
near the construction camp, began
making improvements on his place
He moved an Clubhouse and under IL
found the blood-stained uniform Last
| Monday bloodhounds followed buggy
tracks from the scene of the murders
to the railroad camp.
The victims of the tragedy were
Charles A Pfanschmidt, Mrs. .Mathilda
Pfanschmidt, their daughter Blanche
and Emma Kaempen, a school teach.
er. Their bodies were found in tbs
ruins of the Pfanschmidt home. II
miles southeast of Quincy, near Pay
son, in Adams county. The condition
of the bodies proved conclusively that
the four persons had been murdered
and not burned to death.
Suspicion at once fell on Roy Plan
schmidt, the only surviving member Of
the family. The Pfanschmidts were
well insured and the estate is estima
ted at $4,000.
Detectives from all parts Of tht
country came to investigate the crime
but States Attorney Gilmer until yes
terday insisted that not enough evi
/ dence existed TO arrest Pfanschmidt O
any other person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08
First Formal Declaration
is Received From
Montenegro.
HEAVY FIGHTING is On
Action ForeStaliS Peace Plans of
European Powers-ShipS
Are Seized.

Cettinje, Montenegro, Oct. s.-Mon-
tenegro formally declared war on
Turkey this morning The declaraI
ton Of war was delivered to the porte
by the Montenegrin charge daft
faires. Heavy fighting is already in
progress along the frontier.
Constantinople, Oct. s.-The Mon
tenegrin charge d'affaires asked for
passports from Turkey today. 1t is ul.
derstood the charge addressed a note
to the porte pointing out that from
tier incidents are not such as can be
arranged Immediately. 1t is rumor-
ed hostilities have broken out.
MERCHANTS AIDING.
Belgrade. Servia, Oct. Sit is re-
ported Montenegrin troops have CROSS
ed the Turkish frontier. The Servial
parliament today voted an extra cred.
1t for military purposes. Merchants
OF the city are making large dona-
tions and funds are being raised for
the assistance of poor families whose
bread winners have been called upon
lor military services.
COMMODITIES JUMP.
Paris. Oct. Special advices from
Sofia says there is extreme war ex-
citement throughout Bulgaria Prices
of commodities have jumped 100 pei
cent and bread is a scarcity Practic.
ally every able bodied man has gone
to the front
Paris, Oct. S.-The French govern
mont regards the report that Monte
negro has declared war on Turkey as
correct, according to an announcement
OF the foreign office.
POWERS FOREsTALLED.
London, Oct S.-A declaration OF
Wal on Turkey reported from Cettin-
je to have been made today by Mon
tenegro forestalled action of the
European powers in favor of peace by
only few hours. 1t is feared gener-
ally here the action of Montenegro
will tend to frustate the efforts of dip
lomacy. 1t is thought likely other Bal
kan states may decide to fellow the
lead of Montenegro. The situation
of Christians in Albania and Mace
donia and a demand of the Balkan
states that those provinces should be
granted autonomous government are
main causes of the crisis.
GREEK VESSELS SEIZED,
| It was officially announced in Con-
staptinople that diplomatic relations
between Turkey aud Montenegro have
been broken off. according to a news
agency dispatch from the Turkish
capital. 1t was also stated that mill
tary patrols during the night requisi-
toned all horses ia Oonstantinople.
Military authorities, too, had placed
troops aboard a number OF Greek YES
sells which they seized in Turkish
waters. The vessels will be used
to transport troops.
TURK TROOPS ATTACKED.
London, Oct S-A news agency
dispatch says: Nine battalions of Tup
kish infantry, proceeding from Scutan
to Tust, on the Montenegrin frontier,
were attacked last night by Malissori
tIibesmen. There was a battle
throughout the night"
Outbreak of war in the Balkans
caused no surprise in London The Of
fetal world here now awaits the ar.
nouncement that Bulgaria, Servia and
Greece have also broken off diplomat
ic relations with Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08

second on the throw in. Speaker
struck out Three runs.
New York-Herzog struck out.
Meyers was hit by a pitched ball.
Meyers was forced at second on
Fletcher's grounder which Yerkes
threw to Wagner. Mccormick batted
for Tesreau and flied to Lewis. No
runs.
EIGHTH INNING.
Boston-Crandall is pitching for
New York. Lewis grounded out.
Crandall is pitching a slow ball that
seemed to worry Boston. Gardner and
Stahl struck out. No runs.
New York-Devore went out, Wag-
ner to Stahl. Doyle went out the
same route. Snodgrass popped out
to Gardner. No runs.
NINTH INNING.
Bostor-Wagner doubled to left.
Cady sacrificed, Herzog to Merkle.
Wagner took third Wood was thrown
out, Crandall to Merkle. Hooper lined
to Doyle. No runs.
New York-Murray flied to Hooper.
Merkle singled to center. Herzog sin
gled to right, Merkle taking second.
The stands were in an uproar. Some
spectators threw cushions on the
field. Merkle scored on Meyers dou-
BILE, HerZog taking third. Becker ran
for Meyers. Fletcher famed. Gran
dali struck out. One run.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08

center Murray walked. 'Merkle flied
to Wagner No runs.
SECOND INNING.
Boston-Gardner was safe on
Fletchers error. Gardner was forced
az second when Tesreau took Stahrs
grounder and threw to Fletcher. Stahl
went out steal, Meyers to Doyle. Wag,
mel walked. Cady flied to Murray. No
runs.
New York-Herzog popped out to
Stahl Meyers famed. Fletcher
struck out. No runs.
THIRD INNING.
Boston-Wood walked on the first
four balls Hooper sacrificed, Tesreau
to Merkle. Yerkes went out, Doyle to
Merkle. Wood taking third. Speaker
was purposely passed. Lewis flied to
Fletcher. No runs.
New York-Tesreau famed. Devore
walked. Doyle doubled to left, Devore
taking third. 1t was high ball and
fell too far near the field foul line
for Lewis to reach it. Snodgrass fan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-08
The Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled, with showers tonight or
Wednesday. Warmer tonight.
Temperature at a m. 49, maxi
mum yesterday. 81; minimum last
night. AS.
Precipitation in "a hours prior TO 7
m, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
Z q m, 66.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles.
Stage of river at a. m, 3.3 feet,
a fall of / feet in "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.