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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
KinnOnOS

Exquisitely fine materials. Elaborately trimmed. Broad bands of ribbons and lace insertion.
 As. a bride to-be said; Its a dream of loveliness. ' Price 14.95.
 Another very pretty ki- mono here is marked at only 4.95.
 Long crepe. kimonos in the newest effects.
 Large sleeves.
 Empire style. $gxIk Trimmed with the sheer ing. Price 3.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

Scissors 1Oc Nickel plated. Carbon steel. All sizes and kinds. Shears.
 Embroidery scissors. Pocket scissors. Manicure scissors. And only Ten Gents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Buster Brown Says of Oscar Underwood:

Well, when Tige and I get back from Europe we will find him president. 'i-Signed R. K. , Outcault. Age-Herald, Feb. 25th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Buster Brown 75c w ash Suits

Made ,Oith heavy stripe Ginghan1 and check Per- cale. trimmed ,Uith ,Ohite Braid. double stitched and pearl buttons, 1Oorth 75c, for 49c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Grocery Basket"
 Dollar Offer

Think of it! This basket and contents only LOO. You would have to add fifty cents to that dollar to get all this i'll the average grocery store; but then Drennen's Gro cery Department is no "aver- age' grocery store. 1t truly lowers "The Higher Cost of Living"
 LBS. HEAD RICE
 CAN TOMATOES
 4 LBS. IRISH POTATOES
 1-2 LBS. BEST SUGAR
 CAN "ALAGA" SYRUP
 4 LBS. MEAL
 1 FAT MACkEREL
 BOX SNOW DROP POWDER
 LB. ONIONS
 CAN FLAT SALMON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

Draperies Specials
 CURTAIN MADRAS and Case ment Cloth 10c CURTAIN scRIMs, 36 in. re- versibIe 15c CURTAIN MARQUlsETTE, in floral and bordered designs, 56 in. 35c SILkoLINES, in newest de- signs, 36 in. ii 1-2c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
"The Sunlight Store
 DRElyIyBN Col .Aznzz1Kzszuz zD goth st. X 2d Ave. "Underwood's Town.r
Buster Brown Says of Drennen Company:

"Drennen' is the best store in Birmingham to get Stock ings because, Tige, they sell Buster Brown Stockings and Wash Suits. We need some Tige for our European trip. - Signed Buster Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Buster Brown" QOo S1 50 Wash Suits OIN

DuStCl DlOWu NAn S1.5O Wash Suits OIN Solid blue. tan and tUhite Linene. sailor collar and knot tie, piped ,Ohite. red and blue; ,porth 1.5O for 89c.
 Boys (2x2) heavy ribbed hose, size 6 to II, guaranteed four months, 4 pairs LOO.
 Girls fine ribbed silk lisle hose, sizes } to 10, guaran- teed 4 months, 4 pairs LOO
 Women's gauge and me- dium weight lisle hose, black, tan and white, guaranteed 4 months, 4 pairs 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
PROMOTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED.
Several Changes Among Clerks in
Post Office Department.

Postmaster General Hitchcock this
afternoon announced recent promotions
in the Post Office Department as fol-
flows:
In the office of the Postmaster Gen
eral: Louis 4. Delano of Massachusetts,
from clerk class 3 (s16OO) to book
keeper and accountant at $1,000 per
annum. vice Robert il. Lovett, who was
promoted to cashier of the city post
Office August I.
Eugene f. Coulon of Louisiana, from
clerk class ($1.4OO) to clerk class 8
ts1.600), vice Louis A. Delano, pro-
noted.
Thomas j. Howell of Massachusetts
from clerk class 1 $4,000 to clerk class
2 &1,4O0). vice Eugene E. Coulon. pro-
NOTED.
w Fred Byrne OF Massachusetts.
from clerk class L 10000. to clerk
class / $4,000. vice Thomas J. Howell,
promoted.
In the office of the fourth assistant
postmaster general:
Edna II. Tune Of Virginia, transferred
to the office of the Postmaster General.
and promoted from clerk class ID
$4,000 to clerk class + t$1.0OO), vice
w. Fred Byrne, promoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
BACK IN HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
Elizabeth Welsh Returned Follow
ing Court Order.

Elizabeth Welsh is back in Holy
Cross Academy this afternoon, after
having been taken from that institu-
ton a little more than week ago by
her mother. She spent the intervening
time in New York. With her mother
Mrs Elizabeth Welsh Cameron. the
girl returned to Washington last night
and this afternoon was surrendered to
an officer Of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia and taken back
to the academy.
Justice Dugro of the supreme court
of New York yesterday ordered the
girls return to the Washington insti-
tuition. The contention OF the mother
that the child was not receiving proper
care and attention did not influence the
court Mrs. Cameron has not decided
yet what further steps she will take
to obtain possession of her daughter
On returning to Washington last
night Mrs. Cameron went to the Con-
gress Hall Hotel. where the court Off
Ger found her this afternoon. Mrs.
Cameron was ready and without de-
muir accompanied the officer with the
child. The daughter. who appears to
be at least three years younger than
her actual age-eight years-seemed
perfectly willing to return to the
academy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
FISHER TO GO TO HAWAII.
Secretary Leaves Sunday to Probe
Charges Against Frear.

Secretary Fisher of the Interior Depart-
ment plans to leave Washington Sunday
for Hawaii. where he will make a per-
sonal investigation of the charges which
have been filed against the adminiStra-
ton of Gov. Frear, and in which it Is
alleged that the government has been con-
Quoted at times as to favor certain
rich interests of the islands.
The Secretary in all proba bility will 60
direct to San Francisco where he will
embark for Honolulu. He will not return
to Washington until about October /, ac-
cording TO his present plans.
The anti-garb decision determining
whether or not members of the Roman
Catholic orders teaching in the Indian
schools of the west shall be allowed to
wear their religious insignia during
teaching hours WILL it is understood be
given out about Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
FALLS 1875 FEET! Is UNHURT.
Laborer Drops From Tower, Accom-.
panied by Collapsed Scaffolding.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. August 20
Accompanied by the debris of twenty six
feet of scaffolding and by. five feet of
loose cement, Henry Smith. a laborer,
fell 1S5 feet yesterday afternoon. landed
in bed Of fresh cement. shot out of
sight and then struggled to the surface
unhurt.
Smith was shoveling cement on the
tower of construction company's new
plant when the scaffolding gave way A
police officer was summoned, and when
he arrived Smith was still embedded
in the powdery mass number of
workmen were standing about with barred
heads. When shoveled out of his land
ing place Smith climbed to the top of
the building and resumed work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
WILSON WIRES FLUCTUATIONS.
Congratulates Marshall Following
Notification of Candidate.

TRENTON. " j.. August 20,-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson sent the following tele-
gram to Gov Marshall. who was notified
today officially of his nomination as the
democratic nominee for Vice President
My heartiest and sincerest congratula
ton. 1t is a matter of the deepest regret
with me that ] could not be present TO
extend my congratulations in person and
10 express again the warm satisfaction il
gives me to be associated with you on
the democratic ticket. should have
liked 10 have a chance to join YOU in
saying how confident l feel in the pres
ence OF the party,s great opportunity 10
serve the people without fear. favor or
timidity. Pray accept my warm personal
regards
WOODROW WILSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
SAY HE LEFT POST TO EAT
Charge Against Private of Second
District Regiment.

BOLIVAR HEIGHTS, w Va. Au-
gust 2o.-Charged with thinking more
81 his stomach than of his military
duty, Private John Klein Of Company
J.. I'd Infantry. y q. II. c. today is
IA ing general court-ma rtial Capt
Rooney. in command of Company L.
has preferred charges against Klein.
Claiming Inat the rortieth article Of wal
haS been Violated
the soldier Was walking his post
Win a gun ON his shoulder, il is charg :
-. Ttta liz. suede nlE felt the panes OF
munger lie Immediately left his post
Un2 ua<G T. ths allegations set forth.
ana went IL the mess tent, where he
Inade sucn vigorous plea that his
comrades took pity ON S.m and shared
their S9ppsF &tt? tim.
Another uIFdsman is under arrest
'ns~Scd with assauItinc superior
officer. and court martial will be
held later in the weel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
THE BATTERY IN ACTION.
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
IS ASKED TO EXPLAIN
National Assembly Seeks Rea-
son for Execution of Gen.
erals in DR.. Suns Party.

PEhlNG, China, August a0-The ma
tional assembly today considered the ex-
PLANTATION of the government in regard to
the execution of Gen. Chang Chen WI and
Gen. Feng Wei, members of DIR. Sun Vat
Sens party. who were summarily put to
death few days ago. and decided that
1t was unsatisfactory. The members of
the assembly demand the attendance to-
morrow of the premier and war minister
to give further explanations
The government claims to have proof of
the guilt of the executed generals and of
the completely of several high officials in
the government service in a secret So
ciety for the overthrow Of the govern
ment.
Regarded as Plot to Revolt.
The plans Of this society were regarded
as continuation of plot recently I'M
earthed at HankOw to revolt against the
present government, and Gen. Chang WI
was looked upon by the government as
belonging to the type of political assas-
sins who had been produced in the course
Of the various revolutions
The government displays remarkable
unconcern in the presence Of the present
hostilities shown to it. but it is prepared
to take strong measures if forced to
do so.
Numerous kilograms have been sent to
Chifu by friends of DIR. Sun Vat Ser
advising him not to continue his journey
to Picking, begun yesterday.
A number of counter-revOlutionaries in
the Chinese capital are said to be plan
ming Dr. Sun Vat Sens assassination.
Pirates Loot Cheungchow.
HONGKONG. China. August Ca
desperate attack was made last night by
large body Of pirates on the Island OF
Cheungchow. forming part Of the Brit.
ish colony of Hongkong and used chiefly
as a missionary sanatorium
Late in the evening launch towing a
large Chinese junk with hundred
pirates on board arrived off the island.
where the pirates, who We're well armed,
landed and attacked the small police
force on duty.
After killing an Indian police sergean,
and two other policemen they proceeded
to loot the houses of the inha bitants, who
number about 2,7OO. They obtained q
considera BILE amount of money in this way
and afterward broke into and demolished
a pawnshop, from which they stole
10000
The pirates then kidnapped the govern
ment collector of taxes and threatened 70
carry off a number of wealthy Chinese
who. however. ransomed themselves. The
European inhabitants escaped unscathed.
Communication between Cheungchow
and HOngkong is cut off and information
is obtainable only by rowboats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
PRINCE TUMANOFF Is SHOT.
Wife of General Also Wounded by
Soldier Seeking Revenge.

Gen. Prince Nicolai Tumanoff, the COM
mander of a brigade in the garrison here,
was wounded in the chest today. and one
of the legs of his wife, Princess Tuman-
off, was shattered by bullets. Private
Powanski of the Russian army entered
the generals fiat and fired several shots
from his carbine.
Several orderly officers, who We're in the
room at the time. also were wounded, but
they drew their revOlvers and killed Po-
wanski as he was leaving.
The motive for the crime was vengeance
for punishment that had been inflicted on
Powanski by his superior officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
NEGRO VOTE TABULATED
Tables Show 1t May Have an
important Bearing on the
Election This Fall.

tabulation of the negro votes in all
states that have passed no disfranchising
laws has been prepared by Ralph W.
The collating and tabuating Of the ne
gro votes has been accomplished by the
expenditure OF much time and care. and
Is said to be the most accurate and most
complete tabulaton Of IFS kind ever pre-
pared. In many states Mr.. Tyler has Sc
lected number Of the principal cities
and towns and indicated the negro vote
in those cities and towns.
A careful study Of this table is said to
bring out the important possible bearing
the negro vote may have on the election
result in number of states this fall A
comparative analysis. it Is said, will show
that it is possible the negro vote may be
a determining factor in deciding 344
electoral votes. The unusual conditions
presented this year will in some states
make the negro vote certain factor, in
others probable factor and in nearly all
a possible factor, according to Auditor
Tyler.
Factor in Northern States.
1t also is possible in many states and
with the tables as basis. that because
of the third party the COMPLEXION of the
congressional delegations from Massachu-
sets. New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania. Ohio. West Virginia. In
diana, Illinois and Kansas may be chang
ed by the votes of the negroes in those
states.
In 1908 President Taft received 80
per cent of the colored vote cast The
opposition on the part of colored voters,
it is pointed out, was limited to agitation
against him by a few colored men be-
cause of their antagonism to Col. Roose-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
ALL DIE VIOLENT DEATHS.
Rev. S. G.. Gill, Last of Five Broth.
ers, Succumbs to Injuries.

spfciat Dispatch Z" The STAR
WINCHESTER. Va. August PA
singular fatality has followed the family
OF Rev. Samuel 6. GilI. the PRESBYTERIAN
minister who died here Saturday from
injuries sustained by being run over BY a
Baltimore and Ohio train at Harpers
Ferry. His death was the last among five
brothers, all Of whom met violent
end. Joseph Gil was burned 10 death
Robert Gill was killed by a fall from "a
house in Pittsburgh. Walter Gill fell
across a picket fence and was dead when
found, Russell Gill was a victim OF thugs
having been killed in New York for his
savings. on his return from Mania. Rsv.
lr. Gill Mas the sole survivor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
WAR EXISTS IN KANSAS.
Main Battle Between Rival Armies
to Be Fought Near Leavenworth.

KANSAS CITY, August 20-War exists
in Kansas today. Two armies Of :.os'
men each. the Blue at Merriam and the
Red at Lawrence. thirty miles away. were
dealt 100000 rounds of ammunition and
two days rations yesterday. and at sun
down last night every approach 10 the
camps was placed under guard.
The Blue army broke camp early today
and moved northward toward Fort Lea
wentworth. which is threatened by an at
tack from the Red army now at Law
renee. An army now in Fort Leaven-
worth, which the Blues are reinforcing.
is erecting Notifications against the COM
ing attack of the Reds. 1t is near the
fort that the main battle will take place.
Cash to pay farmers along the line OF
march for damage done to their crops
was received by both armies today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
NAVY BILL rs PASSED.
House Adopts Measure Providing for
One Battleship.

Another of the big appropriation bills,
the naval budget, was gotten out of the
way finally by the House this afternoon.
The conference report on the bill, pro-
viding for one battleship, was adopted
and the measure passed. 1t will now go
to the President for his signature.
The vote was 15i to 80 on the bill. with
thirteen voting present. During the de-
bate which preceded the vote. Repre-
sentative Sulzer of New York. speaking
for the two-battleship democrats. said
that he intended to vote for the bill on
the ground that half . loaf was better
than none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
RELIEF FOR GUATEMALANS.
Another Shipload of Corn for Fam
ine-Menaced Populace.

NEW ORLEANS. August ao-Another
shipload of corn will be sent to Guate-
mala tomorrow for the relief of people
who are menaced by famine because OF
failure of their crops.
No one shall starve in Guatemala.
declared President Estrada Cabrera when
he ordered :a.00 bushels OF cereal sent
10 some of his suffering people in the in
terror TWO weeks ago This was insult
ficient so another shipment was ordered.
Lack of moisture has ruined crops in sew
eral sections of Guatemala and Mica
raSud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Grain Rates Are Suspended.

uniform advance by the Chicago.
Milwaukee and St. Paul railway OF cent
a hundred pounds in the freight rates on
corn, oats. feed and other commodities
from points of origin in Iowa. Minnesota
and South Dakota TO destinations In
North Dakota and other states was sus-
pended today by the interstate commerce
commission until December II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20

Mai Gen Leonard Wood, chief of the
general staff. will accept the invitation
of the German government TO attend the
big maneuyers soon to be held there, pro-
yided military legislation is completed by
that time He will leave not later than
August 20 American Ambassador Leish-
man at Berlin. cabled the State Depart
ment today that the general would re-
ceixe a great welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
TRAFFIC OFFICIALS MEET.
Southeastern Association Discussing
Winter Tourists Rates.

NORFOLK. Va. August 2O-The South
eastern Passenger Association, composed
of passenger traffic officials Of the south
eastern railroads. met here today for the
disposition of winter tourists rates and
tariff matters demanding attention
The association will be in session
through Thursday. Joseph Richardson of
Atlanta, Ga, is presiding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Delay Living Cost Conference

Fearful lest the question of the high cost
of living. upon which Col. Roosevelt and
the new progressive party are laying such
stress, might cloud the tariff issue upon
which the democrats plan to make their
campaign. the House leaders have decided
not to act upon the Sulzer bill for an in
ternational conference upon the cost OF
living at this session
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
BREAKS RECORD IN DEBATE.
House Smashes "Talkfest" Figures
Standing TWENTY-FIVE Years.

twenty-two-year record in the number
of subjects discussed and the volume of
debate was broken yesterday when the
House cleared the calendar of bills re-
quirng unanimous consent for passage.
There were approximately $4,000 words
during the days session, making one of
the bulkiest Congressional Records for
many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Eight Hurt in Train Crash.

MORGANTOWN. y. C., August 20
Two members OF the train crew and six
passengers We're injured Yesterday when
a Southern railway train collided with
five freight cars standing on the main
track here. Those injured are: l. Allison,
engineer. and T. W. Muse. fireman. both
of Asheville. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Still
of Charlotte; n. l.. Hemmett OF Atlanta;
II. w. Clifford of Statestille Martin
Berry of Drexel. and ID. G.. Wilson OF
Connolly Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Steamer Corsican Is Safe.

LIVERPOOL. England. August oO.-The
Allan line steamer CorSican. which
struck an iceberg east of Belle Isle near
Newfoundland the afternoon of August
r. while on her voyage from Montreal
for this port with 300 passengers, was
spoken yesterday in latitude SALT north.
longitude, 1888, west. All we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Willing to Observe Law.

The officers of the American Ice Com
pany expressed their intention of living
up TO the requirements of the govern
ment.' said Mr.. Huidekoper Through
out the investigation they have expressed
Willingness to operate within the law,
and to change any feature of their bust
ness believed to be illegal They asked
that the ways in which it was alleged
they were violating the law be pointed
out TO them. They have indicated their
willingness to follow the suggestions of
the Department of Justice.
THE dealings of the Ice company with
the government have been open and
frank and the officials have shown a
reEdy Willingness to do all in their
power to conform to the law. Such action
is most commendable in a large corpora
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
FIRE LOSS $4,000
Stubborn Blaze Breaks Out Il
F0er Paint Store.
FIGHTERS ARE ENDANGERED
Prevent Explosions of Oil and TT
pentine Barrels. However.
RESIDENTS ARE AROUSED
People Near Scene Collect Valua bles
in Preparation for Flight-others
Driven Out by Smoke.

Fi.enen responing 10 an alarm It's
morning about 40 O'Clock found Ia
gerous task awaiting them at the paint
oil and glass store OF Frank Foer ,n-
corporated. 80 18th street northwest -
threatening MAS the blaze when the fire.
men reached the three-story brick struc-
ture that second alarm was sounded.
calling out additional fire companies
1t is believed that the damage to tie
stock will amount TO about $4,000. while
the loss or the building vii reach about
$4,000. Walter r. Tuckerman owns thu
building. Both the structure and stock
were fully insured The fire assembled -
the roof through the elevator shaft. dam
aging the stock on the upper floors and
burning a number of holes through the
roof.
Members OF No. > engine company were
the first to reach the burning building.
getting there In less than two minutes
after Policeman Lambert sounded tho
alarm Chief Wagner reached there with
the first company.
Explosions Prevented.
The fire had started in the rear end %
the building near the elevator shaft and
only few feet from barrels filled with
turpentne and oil. but the quick use of
chemicals and water prevented the oils
and turpentine from becoming oyerheaied
and exploding.
Firemen were satisfied when they
reached the building that the structure
and contents were doomed, and they also
We're afraid they would be unable TO con-
fine the blaze to the one structure. They.
however, managed to prevent the de-
struction of the building and saved part
OF the stock.
So intense was the heat in the build
ing that fremen found il almost impos-
sible to enter until considerable water
had been turned into IL. In order to bet
ter reach the blaze in the upper part OF
the building and about the top or the
elevator shaft the firemen went TO the
roof of an ad ioining building.
Cut Hole in Wall.
The fire.nen cut a hole in the brick
wall. and were able to get through the
opening and take lines Of hose into the
burning building. Other lines were taken
to the roof by means of ladders, and the
stubborn blaze between the roof and raft
ers over the third floor finally was
conquered
Much excitement was caused by tho
early morning blaze. and sleeping occu-
pants OF neighboring houses were arous-
ed. some getting their valuables together
to make a quick move In event the names
got beyond control OF the firemen, while
others dressed and walked to the street
to watch the work of the firemen.
Smoke filled an adjoining house ana
made Ii uncomfortable for its occupants.
necessitating their leaving the building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Lincoln Supporter Joins Third Party

PORTLAND. Ore. August 2o-Levi
W. Meyers, a member of the first con-
vention 10 nominate Abraham Lincoln for
the presidency, was elected member of
the state central committee for the pro-
Sressives here last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Chile to Use American Guns.

VALPARAISO, Chile. August 20
The Chilean government has decided to
cony art the seaports of Valparaiso and
TalcahuanO into impregnable fort
resses. and has accepted the tender of
an American gun factory for the sup
ply of the necessary cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20

House, was referred to the interstate
commerce committee on motion of Demo-
cratic Leader Underwood. That commit
tee has adjourned for the session and
Chairman Underwood sought to have the
bill left on the Speakers table. but the
House Immediately voted otherwise.
Its gone to bed, SO far the House
is concerned. was Mr. Adamson's re-
mark. He added that he had not been
able to command a quorum of his COM
mittee for the past three weeks.