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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
ARREST GEORGIA BANKER IN JUAREz Probably Will Not Be Ex- tradited for Some
 Time

Fl Paso, Tex, July 1S-Although J. Wylie Smith, banker of Atlanta, arrest ed and placed in prison last night at Juarez, Mex, charged with embezzlement. today professed willingness to return to the United States and stand trial in the Georgia courts sans extradtion, he prob ably will not be given into the custody of United States authorities for some time, because of the Mexican insurrec- ton.
 Juarez Is in the hands of the rebels. The rebels control most of the machinery of the government of the state of Chihuahua. Under Mexican laws, however, no prisoner may be turned over to foreign govern ment without consent of the central gov ernment in Mexico City. The central gov ernment is headed by President Madero, against whose regime the rebels are fight ing.
 Ponce De Leon, secretary of state of the state of Chihuahua, asserts the ex- tradition papers in Smiths case to be in due legal form, and explained today that he examined the papers in question while he was acting in the same official capacity under the former regime. At the same time the rebels, recognize the powers of the central government are opposed to state authorities privileges under the Mex lean constitution, and say that naturally the central government will not recognize a state government that has joined the rebel ranks.
 Smith. therefore, will be left in the Juarez prison when the rebels evacuate that place, and De Leon further ex- plained that within a few days the fed erals should arrive, at which time the con- tral government will doubtless consent to deliver Smith to the American authori- ties. lts 3VTlUUU
 Smith is in i'll health and says he Is completely out of funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
News of Ensley

The regular meeting of the Mer- chants Protective association will be held in the inferior court room tonight ed the business men of the Ensley district to attend the meeting. J. b Brown, who was elected secretary, has opened his office in the Averyt build Ing.
 The funeral of Mrs. Francis Allen was held from her late residence, 232i Hayes street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband and 10 children.
 A special meeting of Ensley hive No. IA, Lady Macabees of the World, has been called for tonight at the K. F. hall. Special business is scheduled
 George Orley, who was charged with assault, was acquitted in the inferior court yesterday.
 Claiming that the service over the cable wires to Birmingham proper Is
 bad a committee of local citizens havc asked the commissioners to look into the matter and see if the trouble can be remedicd. Service in Ensley is re- ported as being in good condition. Robert E. Chadwick and John w England are in Festus, Mo, where they will visit relatives. Robert w. Nicols of Mobile, formerly
 of this city, is in the city on short visit
 Mrs. S T. Kennedy and two childrer left yesterday for a months visit to
 relatives at Memphis. Mrs. Ed Hill and son will leave thi; afternoon for a two weeks visit to relatives at Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Thomas T. Wilson has as hei
 guest her sister, Miss Maud Montgom cry, of Atlanta.
 Miss Willie Freeman of Vivian will leave tomorrow for visit to hei cousin, Miss Irene Burgin, at Monte vallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
LAST CUBAN REBEL
 LEADER KILLED

Santiago, July iS-General P9lro Ivon- ett, the negro rebel leader was killed this morning at Neuva Escocia, by gov- ernment troops. Earlier in the day the report was current that the rebel leader had been captured at the Nomore De Dios plantation.
 Washington, July 1S.-News of the down. fall of General 1vonett. the insurrec- tlonary leader, reached the state depart ment today. No details of the affair were supplied. The continued improvement in the situation In Cuba has led the navy department to order the withdrawal of two companies of marines from the vi- cinity of Guantanamo bay to the United States. They will embark on the Cyclops.
 From Nipe bay on the north side of the island, Captain Dismukes of the Pe- tre, reports conditions quiet. with no in surgents reported in the vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
BIRMINGHAM BOY
 CUT AT ANN|STON

Anniston, July 1s.-(Special.) )--Bleeding profusely Rosser Averett, aged 22, son of Fred Averett of Birmingham, general supervising agent of the Rome Insurance company recently consolidated with the Cherokee company, staggered up to lunch stand at Camp Pettus last night and reported that he had been robbed. All his outer garments and SIS were taken from his person.
 Lying at local hospital this evening Young Averett says that he remembers nothing of the attack on him after he left the Alabama hotel with companions, and 1t is believed that he was doped
 He was badly bruised about the body, showing signs of severe beating One particularly ugly gash was cut in his head He says the work was done by civilians and not by members of Camp Fettus. He was here on a visit to frienf in camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
GEORGIA LOSES
 RAILROAD EIGHT

Atlanta, July 1s.-Judge Newman of the United states court today rendered a decision in the case of the LouisVliie and Nashville and the Atlantic Coast Line railroads against the state comp troller general to restrain him rom subjecting the property of the Georgia railroad, leased by the two systems 10 an ad valorem tax. The court held that the ad valorem tax could only be ap- nIied to property of the Atlanta Ter minal company and not to the .remaind- CT of the Georgia railroad property. The latter, the court ruled. would come under the original Georgia railroad charter exemption in spite of the fact .hat 1t is controlled by the lessees.
 By the decision the state loses the income tax on property assessed at $9,500,000 unless the United States court of appeals reverses the decision. Counsel for the state gave notice of an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Quite heavy rain occurred throughout the Ohio valley and north Atlantic coast, 1.70 inches having fallen at Washington and at Boston. Over the Pacific slope temperatures have continued high, due to the low pressure central over that re- zion, and the resulting Foehn effect on the air drawn from the eastward noun tains.
 Weather conditions throughout the cot ton states present no marked changes during the past "A hours. Fair weather was quite general west of the Missis- sippi. while local rains continued in other sections
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations July IS, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
DAVIS BYRD DIES
 ON BOARD TRAIN

While en route to Birmingham over the Frisco railroad yesterday morning from Ewing. Ala. Haston Davis Byrd, aged years. died from an injury In his neck The boy had suffered an injury to his spinal cord last Wednes- day at Ewing and was on his way to Birmin gham for an operation.
 A pathetic feature of the sad oc- currence was that the boys father is the agent for the Frisco at Dora, Ala. When the train drew up at that station the father rushed out to speak a word to his boy and as he leaned over the little fellow his son smiled wan. It, tie smile and breathed his last
 The body was turned oyer to the| Johns Undertaking company in sIs| city and win be sent back to IVY this morning where the tnterme'
 take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Fits well in a systematic crop rotation. Affords a better distribution of the labor of hands and teams throughout the year. Helps to solve the labor problem.
 Preparation
 The land should be well broken sev- eral weeks before seeding, if practical, in order to allow settling of the soil. The surface should be thoroughly prepared by disc and section harrows before seed ing.
 Fertilizer
 At time of seeding apply from 200 to 300 pounds of acid phosphate per acre. About March 1, or when oats begin to boot" or Joint, broadcast 100 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre. Follow with section har- row with teeth well slanted to prevent uprooting plants.
 Seeding
 It seldom pays to plant any but fall ats in the south. The time of planting ranges between September 20 and No- vember 15 The most satisfactory results have been obtained from October seeding Red rust proof or related varieties, such as Appler and Culberson, constitute the best general purpose oats for the south. It Is better to procure native grown seed, as these will be acclimated and practi- cally rust proof
 planting with grain drill If grain drills are not available the seed may be sown broadcast by hand and covered with blow or disc harrow.
 For the northern portion of the cotton belt the open furrow system of planting may be safest. This is done by opening drills with shovel blow IS to 20 inches apart, sowing the seed in this furrow and covering lightly.
 The quality of seed should be about the same for any of the above methods. From two to two and one-half bushels of seed per acre have given the best re- turns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
NEGRO TEACHERS TO
 MEET IN TENNESSEE

Chattanooga. July 1S.-tSpecial.)-L ing colored educators of the United states will assemble in Chattanooga July 2i' and remain in convention for four days The body is officially known as the Ma tional Association of Teachers of Col ored Schools. The organization is com- posed of representative colored teachers in all part sof the United States.
 Chattanooga is now enjoying free mu- n;cipal band concerts as the result of the raising of fund of 5000 for the purpose by public subscriptions and donation of s15O0 from the city. The concerts will continue throughout the summer and will be held in regular rotation in the va rious parks and playgrounds of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
WIPES SEARCH FOR
 HUSBAND RESULTS
 IN DEATH OF NINE

Jacobs Creek, Pa, July 1S.-A wifes search for her husband who had been missing less than two hours was the in direct cause of the death of nine persons at Barren Run. near here, last night
 During heavy storm John Raymond left his house and went to a barn built ir a nearby ravine. His continued ab- sence alarmed Mrs. Raymond. With her six children and two guests she went in search. As they went into the ravine a wall of water swept down upon them. All were drowned. Raymond, safe from the storm in his barn. was helpless to aid when his drowning children were screaming for help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Wharton Welcomes Delegates
PRESLEY BOY DIES
 AT TERMINAL STATION

The ambulance was too late to help James Presley: he died while it was on the way.
 James Presley was coming in over the Frisco yesterday morning from Greenville and when only a few miles from Birmingham was taken deathly ill His parents, MT. and Mrs. w. E. Presley, were on the train with hlm and word was sent ahead for the am bulance to meet the train and take 'ne boy to a local infrmary. The-boy oniy four years of age, died at the Ter mianl station, as they were li1tins nm from the train.
 The remains were sent to Springviiie' Ala, yesterday afternoon by the Jonns Undertaking company. where the ih- terment will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
Visit of Prince Katsura Expected to
 Promote Closer Relations

St Petersburg, July 1S.-The Novoe Vremya. commenting editorially on the proposed visit of the Japanese states man, Prince Katsura, who will arrive here July 2l, says the visit evidently is con nected with the formation of a closer all liance between Russia and Japan for the defense of their interests in Asia, es- pecially in Manchuria and Mongolia The Novoe Vremya conjecture is put forward merely as the logical outcome of the situ- ation in the far east, but there are req sons to believe al 'the preliminary steps leading to such an slready have been taken.
 Prince katsura' S esftt 70 St. Peters, burg excites great entlsl sta<1 and excep- tonal measures hssa tsso '1ken to guard against Koreans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
NATIONAL STRIKE
Belgium Laborers Preparing for Fight
 for Universal Suffrage

Brussels, July 1S.-The menace of a na- tonal general strike in favor of universal suffrage and the absorption of the plural vote is beginning to take definite shape. The labor faction has appointed four sub committees charged respectively with the development of a propaganda, the crea- ton of a central fund. the acquisition
 storing and distribution to strikers oi vast quantities of food and the comple
 tion of arrangements for uuartering chil
 dren of strikers among Belgian and for eign families during the proposed strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
YEGGMAN |S KILLED IN FIGHT WITH POSSE Auburn Postal Thief Shot
 Near Alexander City CLUE GIVEN BY NEGRO Bandit Had Hidden In Woods When Discovered-Highwayman Rushed
 to Town, But Expires AL
 most Immediately
CLUE GIVEN BY NEGRO

Alexander City, July 1S.-tspecial)- This morning about 10 o'clock, from in formation given by trusty negro Henry Gamble, the location of the dar- ing highwayman, the young man con nected with the Auburn postoffice burglary, was located four miles west of Alexander City and drawn into nor tai combat with the posse on his trali and captured under play of fire arms but not until he had received mortal wound through the head and died shortly after. His body now lies in the morgue in this city awaiting identi- fication
 Discovered in Woods
 The bandit had hidden in the woods when he was discovered by the posse. He opened fire on tho officers and In less than 10 minutes he was lying help less on the ground with two bullet holes through his body and one through his head. He was taken to Alexander City. where he died without regaining consciousness.
 On the robbers person was found s335 in cash but no papers to identify him. There are small clues to his identity found about him corroborateed by the words of the trusty negro into whose company the young man had fallen and who the outlaw had pressed into his service to lead him to Calera. Negro Gives Clue
 The darky in an innocent way asked him who he was and where he lived, but his name he would not give, but stated, "If I have a homo at all 1t Is in Oklahoma" After his death a shirt was found on him purchased from firm in Tulsa Okla. and telegram from Mayor Russell Of this city has been sent to the mayor of Tulsa, Okla, requesting information and identifica- tion His name, it may be assumed Is found to be c. II. Doffitt, for he reg jstered here one week ago as from Bir- mingham, Ala.
 May Be From Oklahoma
 The telegram from Mayor Russell to fhe mayor of Tulsa, Okla, requesting advice descibes the highwayman as follows: About 25 years old, slim built weight about 130 steel gray eyes, Roman nose, dark or auburn hair about five feet nine inches tall, scar on the left side of the face extending from rear cheek bone to corner of mouth, gold filled front tooth," etc.
 The capture of this highwayman closes one of the most tragic incidents in the history of this town or section The officers are now certain, they say that he is doubtless one of the number connected with the train robbery of Hattiesburg, Miss.
 He was the same man who escaped From the posse at Alexander City Sat- Hrday night after shooting Sheriff Lynch of Tallapoosa. His pal fled and is believed to have gone through Bir- mingham and Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July B-G P. M)-The weather has been cool and pleasant over nearly the entire country during the past 24 hours Rain has been general east of the Mississippi, except along the Carolina coast, and also over the greater portion of the inter-mountain plateau
 Fair weather on tonghts map extends over the southern half of the eastern Rocky mountain slope and the west gulf section. No rain was reported over the plains states south of Nebraska during the past 24 hours except at Abilene, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Local Data

Washington, July 1S.-Forecast for Ala bama and Georgia Local showers Friday and probably Saturday.
 Tennessee: Local showers Friday and Saturday, except generally fair Saturday in west portion
 Mississippi: Local showers in south generally fair in north portion Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 TRAIN WRECKED

Winona, Miss, July 1s.-The northbound illinois Central fast passenger train No. ran into washout early this morning about three miles south of here and was wrecked. Two mail clerks and two tramps were injured.
 The engine and mail car turned over when the train ran into q washout but Engineer Barnett managed to bring the train to a quick stop and prevented the coaches and sleepers from leaving the track.
 The mail clerks were not seriously in jured.
 The train was in charge of Conductor William Woods. who had notification to run slowly on account of the heavy To- cal rains. This warning undoubtedly pre- vented more disatrous results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Will May Arrested

Will May. colored. who is charged with the killing of a deputy sheriff in Tuscaloosa county about a year ago, was arrested in this city yesterday morning by two deputies from that county. w. q. Thompson and w. F.. Mallet. They will leave this morning with their negro for Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

Montgomery. July 1S.-(Special.)-Ma damus proceedings will be instituted by Attorney General Robert c. Brickell within the next few days to compel the Alabama Great Southern. the Southern, the Louisville and Nashville and the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroads to comply with the order of the state railroad commission by building union passenger depot at Bessemer.
 The proceedings will be instituted either in the city court of Birmingham or in the city court of Montgomery, and they will be filed by the latter part of this week or the first of next.
 This announcement was made by Att torney General Brickell today, after conference with J. A. Estes, proml- nent attorney of Bessemer, who has rep resented the Bessemer board of trade in the efforts of that organization to secure the erection of the union passenger sta- ton since early last year.
 Case of Long Standing
 The Bessemer depot matter is one of long standing, and was brought before the railroad commission by the board of trade of that place. The case was first heard by the commission early last year, and was from time to time post poned. The commission finally ordered fine railroads to submit plans for the inn provemerlt of their depots at Bessemer' and in due course these plans were pre- sented to the commission.
 The plans were rejected, and after some other delay the commission ordered the railroads interested to submit plans for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
STEEL PLANT NEEDS REPAIRS AT GADSDEN Certain Portions of Plant
 Should Be Improved WORMS DESTROY CORN Murfee Advances Plan to Save Money Under Commission Form-Rome
 Will Remain in Southeastern.
 Improvements at Station
WORMS DESTROY CORN

Gadsden. July 1S.-(Special. )-Efforts are being made by officials of the Southern Iron and Steel company to close certain portions of the plant for some much needed repairs On several different oc- casions it has been planned to do this, when rush orders arrived aiid had to be filled. It is probable that the open hearth furnaces will be blown out tonight and repairs will begin as soon as they are cooled off They will be closed on longer than Is absolutely necessary. The blooming mill will also quit work to- night and will undergo extensive repairs. Orders are being received at the steel plant continuously, and present indica- tions are that the entire plant will be kept in operation the entire time except when necessary to make repairs.
 Worms Destroy Corn
 Army worms or creatures akin to that pest are doing awful destruction in the corn fields around Gadsden. Young corn is being cut to shreds. and the worms are boring into the heart of the older stalks. Cotton has not been attacked. The state entomologist has been wired for Instructions as to fighting the pest In corn.
 Predictions of crop failure in this sec ton are being made now. The continual wet weather not only has given weeds good start, but the cotton plants are becoming weakened by the moisture It Is believed that not more than 12,000 bales will be made in Etowah against last years crop of 16,000 bales
 Plan to Save Money
 A plan to save the city money under the commission form of government has been advanced by w. T. Murfree, an attorney and former mayor of Gadsden. MT. Mur- free believes that where the commission form of government is adopted in cities of 15,0oo or less. each commissioner should devote his entire time to the work. and should perform a certain amount of the clerical as well as the executive work.
 Rome Will Remain
 Assurance has been received here that Rome will remain in the Southeastern league, and President Bailey has instruct ed the Taladega team to disband for the season. A meeting of the directors of the league will be held here tomorrow night to arrange new schedule for the four clubs which will finish the season.
 Improve Depot Grounds
 Improvements of the grounds of the Louisville and Nashville railroad sta tion are being made. The embankment in front of the station is being sodded.
 Big Cuban Beans
 W. T.. Paschal today exhibited some Cuban beans which ranged in length from 2i to 30 inches. Only four or five of them are necessary for meal
 Superintend Peach Picking
 c. w Adams left here today for Conutta. Ga. where he will superin- ]; tend the picking and shipping of peaches in his orchard there. He ex- poets to get If carloads of the fruit Proposed Highway Miss Alma Rittenberry of Birming- ham. president of the Jackson Memor- ial Highway committee of the Alabama Daughters of 1912, was In Gadsden to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Poison Caused Death

Milwaukee. July 1s.-The death of John Otto Lindloff, laborer, brother-in-law of Mrs. Louis E. Lindloff. held in Chi cago as a poisoner, was caused on Oc- tober 12 1907. by two and one-fourth grains of arsenic, according to the report made today by chemists who examined the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Marines Returning

Colon. Panama, July 1S.-The United States transport Prairie, with 223 marines on board. arrived at this port last night from Caiman1re. Cuba. The marines will relieve the contingent now stationed at Basobispo. canal zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19

day. She Is gathering data relative to q Forest highway between here anu Rome, the route travelled by General Forest in his pursuit and capture or General Streight of the federal torces'
 Wharton Welcomes Delegates
 In the absence of Mayor Ballenger, the formal welcome to Gadsden to the Alabama division of the Mosaic Temp lars of America. the negro organiza- ton in session here. was delivered at A. NJ E. church last night by Dr. Lee Wborton Dr. Whorton gave the dele gates some good advice. Today was spent in hearing reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
COMPLETE l.. & N.
 DEPOT AT GREENVILLE

Greenville, July B.-(Special.) The Louisville and Nashville passenger station has been finished. The remodeling of the building and the laying of concrete plat the beauty of the property.
 A break in one of the city's water mains has necessitated cutting off the water in the down town section of the city Workmen are working night and day on the leak, and 1t is hoped that it will be ready to relieve the water patrons of the inconvenience by tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-19
Motorcyclists Gather

Columbus, O.. July 1s.-More than 800 motorcyclsts from every section of the limited States and Canada have arrived for the opening of the annual conven- tion of the Federation of American Mo torcyclists here today.