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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
GOVERNOR O'NEAL AVORSSTATEFA ARM Believes $20,000 Set Aside for Fairs Could Be
 Better Used

Montgomery, August 14.-(Special.)- Governor oNeal believes that the farm ing interests of the state can be better conserved by applying the s2O0co annual appropriation made by the last legislature for the purpose of aiding state fairs, towards the establishment of a large state farm and experiment sta ton. Since his refusal to release the fair appropriation this year. the governor has received large number of letters protesting against his action, many of them containing some criticism of the ex- ecutive The governor feels that he can not be expected to take money out of the state treasury for the purpose of aiding various fair associations when he has had to refuse many of the needy school ap- propriations, some Of them being of a rather urgent natureA
 T believe the annual fair appropriation will do far more good if 1t is applied to- wards the maintenance Aof large state farm," said Governor O'Neal this after noon. By the establishment of such a farm and experiment station, conducted and operated by skilled and expert agri- oulturalist. every farmer in Alabama will be benefited whereas only a small num- Der comparatively are affected by the meeting of fair assolcations.'
 The governor declared that such farm could be made to serve the purpose of an educational institution. Seeds could be sent out over the state and practical farm demonstration work could be shown at the experiment station which would be of benefit to all farmers in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
.GORMAN EXAMINES
 GREENE ACCOUNTS State Examiner Finds Slight Discrepancies in the 
 COunty's Books

Montgomery, August (Special)-An examination of the books, accounts and vouchers of officials of Greene county, submitted to Governor O'Neal today by Examiner of Public Accounts J. T. Cor man showed several slight discrepancies. A summary of Examiner Germans re- port is as follows:
 A. F. Smith. probate judge. September l, 1910, to June 90, 1912, due state, s1S7S, due county s4673o both of which amounts were paid.
 E. c. Meredith. sheriff. January IT.. 1911, to May 31, 1912; nothing due county or state.
 J. H. May, ex-sheriff, September |. 1910. to January 16, 1912; nothing due county or state.
 w. R. McKeraI, circuit clerk, Sep tember II, 1911, to June 30, 1912; due state s143.5o. paid.
 R. l.. Mobley, ex-circuit clerk. Sep tember l. 1910. to September 10. 1911; nothing due county or state.
 G. r. Hardy. tax assessor, 1910 and 1911, nothing due.
 B. E. Barnes treasurer, September ], 1si0. to. June 30, 1912 due county $17-eo,
 The books of F. D, Parham, tax collec- tor, 1910 and 1911: w. P, Archibald, su- perintendent education, october 1, 190G, to September 30 1911, and the commission CTS court. were found correct nothing charged against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
FIFTEEN PERSONS MURDERED IN
 MONTGOMERY THE PAST YEAR

der first degree murder indictments for alleged complicity in the murder
 Sheriff Hood in his letter to Governor O'Neal gave the names of all persons who died from violence during the twelve months and also furnished the names of those who were or are accused of the murders.
 Montgomery county's jail holds four men who are under sentence of death for murder Arnold Gilmer, a young white man, was convicted of the murder of Mrs. Lucille Tippetts. John Adams ne- gro, was convicted for the second time of the murder of Policeman T. W. Berry in Montgomery two years ago. Tank Beasley, negro, was declared guilty of the murder of Ephriam White, his broth er-in-law, and Walter Jones was given a death sentence for the murder of Sloan Rowan.
 All cases have been appealed to the su- preme court, and they will be called at the fall term Adams was convicted of the murder of Berry two years ago but was granted a new trial by the supreme court because of a technical point.
 Gilmer and Beasey were convicted in February and Jones was declared guilty two weeks ago. One negro, Walter Bryer was put to death here February 12, for murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
PARTY LINES IN TYPO CONVENTION Opposition to Resolution to Change the
 Bylaws

Cleveland, O., August 14.-No cut and dried proceedings serve to render the convention of the International Typo graphical union dull and tedious Sev- eral questions that have arisen has in- dicated sharp party lines in the or ganization and contests between the rrogressives" and tho adininistra ton factions have been keen Victory. as a rule, has fallen to the administra ton forces, but today the 'progressives" scored
 Strenuous opposition to an admin isration resolution to amend tho by laws to make the terms of the inter- national officers four years was led by c. A. Burton of Fort Worth. Tex, who declared that the measure was an at tempt to perpetuate the national of ficers in office.
 President Lynch failed to quiet the turmoil when he started to anounce that viva voce vote seemed to show majority in favor of the resolution. The anti-ad administrationists forced vote and the measure was defeated. A substitute motion making the term two
 
 cessive terms possible, also was de- feated.
 President Lynch, after the session, de- nied that he tried to aid the measure Nashville and New York today invited the 1913 convention. while Kansas City bid for the convention of 1914
 The place for the next convention will be selected tomorrow President Freel of the International Streotypers union addressed the conven- ticn on the strike of Chicago pressmen explaining that the charter of the Chica- so local Of his organization was suspend Chicago body in going on strike 1 His exposition of the matter sustained President Lynch in his contention. | Chicago union was not entitled to recog- nition. in the person of its president, L.
 Straube. on the floor of the conven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
TICKET AUDITORS
 BROUGHT ID SELMA Two Arrested in Tennessee Charged With Stealing
 From Southern Ky.

Selma, August 14-(Special )--Spe- cial officer Ed Mcqueen of the South ern railway returned to Selma Tues day night from Tennessee. having in charge H. W. Steinspring and w. J. Cottingham, two white men, who were formerly employed by the Southern railway as ticket auditors on trains out of Selma. Both of the men are charged with embezzlement and were indicted last March by the grand Jury of the circuit court of Dallas county at the instigatfon of officers of the Southern railway.
 MT. cottingham was caught In Mem phis Monday by MT. Mcqueen. From Memphis the officer went to Knoxville,
 where the arrest of Steinspring was
 made. Both men waived extradition and came to Selma without any trou-
 ble. It Is believed they will make bond for their appearance to answer to the charge of embezzlement in the circuit court of Dallas county, which will con- yene in November.
 steinspring and Cottingham were members of the gang of ticket aud itors who operated fraudulently on Southern railway trains out of Selma last year. During the few months they operated before detection 1t Is esti- mated they defra uded the Southern railway out of something like $25,0O0. Seven of the men indicted have been placed under arrest and their arrests have been. made in practically every southern state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
DISPATCHER KILLS UNKNOWN NEGRO Was After Street Car Con-
 ductOr With Knife NORTH ENSLEY LINE Conductor Barcliff of Trailer Had Been Cut on Hand by Negro
 Before Dispatcher Jen-
 nings Fired
NORTH ENSLEY LINE

w B. Jennings, dispatcher for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company on the North Ensley car line, last night at s:2O o'clock, shot and killed an unknown negro man who was a passenger on the trailer.
 Immediately after the shooting Jen- nings came into the police Headquarters and gave himself up to Chief Bodeker After ascertaining that the negro was dead, and after obtaining a statement from Jennings, Coroner Brasher was notified. and came down to the chief s office. A consultation was held and Jennings was released after being told to report to the coroners office this morning at o'clock. The case will be brought before the coroner's jury late todsy.
 The shooting occurred on the North Ens1ey car at East Thomas station on an inbound car. According to those who were on the trailer at the time of the shooting. the negro man, whose name Is unknown, boarded the car at Pratt City. That he was under the influence of liquor was testified by sew eral It is said that he went to the back of the car and began to create a disturbance. Colored passengers occu- pying the rear of the trailer appealed to the conductor to quiet the man as his language was becoming offensive The conductor, R. B. Barcllff, then went to the rear of the trailer to quiet the drunken man. But as he started to IA. l.. |. 11o atan f- ed from the car the negro man whipped out a knife and sprang toward Bar cliff. slashing at him. Before the con ductor could turn the negro laid open the back of his right hand with one long sweep of the knife
 He chased the conductor through the entire length of the trailer toward the front platform. The dispatcher, Jennings, was standing here, and as they came up he pulled a revolver from his hip pocket and shot the negro twice in the breast. and once in the side as he fell The man died almost instantly before any one could find out his name or where he lived.
 Dispatcher Jennings last night made the following statement to reporter at po- lice headquarters: 'I was standing on the platform when the conductor went to the back to quiet the negro and 1 did not think much of 1t at that time and had turned toward the motor car, looking out in front.
 "A few minutes later, startled by the cries, Of the colored passengers, turned to see the conductor coming down the aisie at a terrific clip, and the negro man behind him with a long bladed knife in his hand. I. could not shoot then, be- cause the conductor was between us, but when he reached the platform I pulled him aside and shot three times. 1 think that all the bullets took effect. If 1 had not shot him that negro would have seri- ously wounded Barcliff with his knife, and when l pulled him aside it was n case of shooting him or letting him drive that knife into my heart''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
AMERICAN V|CE CONSUL IS KILLED Will Investigate Death of w. B. McMaster in
 Colombia

Washington, August 14.-William Bruce McMaster, American vice consul at Car tagena, Colombia, was shot and killed last Saturday while hunting, according to a report to the state department. An at tack upon his life three years ago and the strain imposed by his relations with the Colombian judicial authorities be- cause of his efforts to punish the would be assassins excites the suspicion of ofi- ciale here.
 About two years ago. because he had killed native in self-defense, McMaster was attacked by several Colomblans. He was then dangerously wounded. He was arrested on the charge of murder and though acquitted by a lower court was found guilty and sentenced to imprison- ment by an appellate court. The United States government intervened and secured q new trial. which resulted Tn his ac- quittal in June. 1910, but he has since then been fearful of violence. MT. Me- Master was born in colombia of American parents in 1S75 He was educated in the United States.
 Confirmation of the violent death of vice Consul McMasters came to the state department later in the day from the American legation at Begota. Le- land Harrison, the charge, reported that MT. McNrasters was killed by a gunshot wound while hunting about 10 miles from Cartegena; that the body was found August 12, the day after death The charge adds that the local authorities are conducting careful investigation.
 It was said at the state department that the report of the government in- vestigation must be awaited before the department took action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
JONES SAYS HE DID
 NOT KILL FULLER Slayer of Sloan Rowan De- nies on Oath Commit.
 ting Crime

Montgomery, August 14-(SpecialJ-Con- victed of the murder of Sloan Rowan in Montgomery several weeks ago, and sen- fenced by the criminal court of Mont gomery to expiate that crime on the gal lows on Friday, September 13, c. Walter Jones in his death chamber this morning took oath before God that he is as guilt less of the murder of Brooks Fuller as the Supreme Being himself.
 In the first authentic interview given out by the condemned man since his in generation he refused to discuss the sen tence which is upon him for the murder of MT. Rowan, but with all the energy of his soul he declared that rumors att tributing to him the murder of Fuller are as groundless and false as rumors could be.
 Fuller, who was well known man about town, was killed on a prominent corner in Montgomery on the night of Friday, June IA. Suspicion fell upon Louis Smith, who is now under arrest. but out on bond charged with the crime. Alleged inability of the police officials, however. to definitely fasten the crime to Smith has led to specu- lation regarding the murder, the rumor going to the extent of duplicating Jones.
 In his confession this morning Jones, in the presence of his wife, cited facts that will prove a complete alibi in the Fuller mystery He stated that the books of the Kimball house, Atlanta. will prove conclreively that he was in the Gate City at the time of the muder of Fuller, and brought out other facts which. if authen- tlcated will prove him out of Montgoili- cry during the entire time.
 '.I'n, az innocent of the death of Fuller, :, be says, 'as God Almighty, Himself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15

Montgomery August 1i.-tSpecial)--Va- rious denciencies. principally of a tech nical nature, were found in the books and accounts of officials of Lamar eoun- ty, according to a report submitted to Judge Bernard Harwood of the Sixth judicial district, by Examiner of Public Accounts Frank V. Evans, copy of which report was filed today in the of flee of Governor O'Neal.
 The largest indebtedness was due the county by John A. Cobb, treasurer, who was charged by the examiner with a deficit of $15s96 CO., This amount has since been paid.
 According to Examiner Evans, the books. accounts and vouchers of Treasurer Cobb were not in balance, the book en- tries not being in accord with the re- eeipts and vouchers held against the treasurer by officials who paid money into the treasury.
 The treasurer Is also charged technically with an indebtedness of SGO3 IS, duo by the court of county commissioners. of whose funds the treasurer was the custodian
 Examiner Evans says in reference to the court of county commissioners:
 "The books and records of the court of county commissioners show that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
MONEY IN HAND FOR
 HALE COUNTY ROADS,
Four Thousand Dollars Appropriated at Greensboro to Improve the
 Public Highways

Greensboro, August H.-(Special)-The commissioners court in session here this week has created unusual interest owing to the fact that $4000 has been appro- priatedNto commence the work of improv- ing the public highways of Hale county This added to the state appropriation of s4000 will build about 10 miles, but is hailed with delight by the people of this section as a starter on good roads.
 There was considerable discussion as to which road the work should begin on. Some of the commissioners wanted the road to Akron, while others insisted that the road to Demopolis via Cedorville was of more importance. They finally decided that the Uniontown road should have the appropriation, that the contract would be e. and work begun at once.
 This road through the very heart of the prairies, where the roads have in winter been almost impassable, will enhance the value of the lands greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
VARIOUS DEFICIENCIES FOUND
 IN LAMAR COUNTY BOOKS

said board has failed to comply with the law requiring all accounts to be itemlzed and sworn to- This neglect is clearly a violation of the law and renders each warrant drawn on the treasury for the accounts illegal" Altogether the examiner found that officials were due the county S2,952.32, which wAs distributed. in addition to the amounts due by the treasurer and court of county commissioners, as fol- loWs:,
 R. b. Bradley, ex-clerk circuit court. s66. 10 w. c. Evans, clerk circuit court, Sl9S0s. paid R. l.. Bradley. probate judge, $3l43S paid; k. l.. Bradley, ex-officio judge county court, $44l.75. paid, w. R. Irwin, tax collector, sl77l.
 Amounts aggregatng S52.17 were found to be due the state by several of the sbffi- oals, all of which indebtedness was paid.
 Examiner Evans found the books of J. T. Evans, tax assessor b F. Harris. superintendent of education from July, 1909. to November, 1909; B. II. WiiS- er2ln, superintendent of education from 1909 to April, 1911; John T. Hill. sheriff from June. 1909, to January 1911; Samuel c. Johnson, treasurer, Oc- tober, 1911 to July, 1912; Joa E. Lacy. treasurer, 1908, to 1909. and ". B. Clearman, treasurer, 1910 to July, 1912. correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
CLAY EDUCATOR TO
 GIVE UP OFFICE

Lineville. August 14.-(speciaL)- County Superintendent of Education Lycurgus Leftwich will resign his of flee as superintendent of education of Clay county, his resignation to take effect September 1.
 It is understood that MT. Leftwich will be elected principal of the Shelby County High school. which is located at Colum biana.
 There will be several aspirants for the place made vacant by Mir. Left wich, among whom will be Prof. w. T. HarwelI, the democratic nominee for superintendent of education.
 A trial of interest that will come up in the criminal division of the county court of Clay will be that of J. w Sparks He Is charged with assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15

Montgomery, August 14.-(Special)- Thirty-one persons died from wounds in hicted by others in Montgomery county during the year ending August 1, accord ing to report submitted to Governor O'Neal by Sheriff Horace Hood yesterday
 Request for the report was made by Governor O'Neal several days ago. 9th CT Alabama counties have also been asked to send the information to the governors department.
 Fifteen persons were murdered during 1912 and during the twelve months thir- ty-four arrests were made on charges of murder. Several persons interested in one or two killings were arrested.
 Eleven murder cases are pending in the criminal division of the city court and several have been disposed of A ma jority of the cases have resulted in con- victions.
 The most important murder case was that of Sloan Rowan. prominent mer- chant of Benton, Lowndes county, who was killed by c. walter Jones. Jones is under sentence of death for the mur- der. and his father, A. Sidney Jones and J. H. Fielder are in the county jail un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
Deyastations of Rebels

Toluca, State of Mexico, August 14- News arrives every moment of devasta- tlons committed by partisans of the rebel Zapata in the Tenancindo district. 6a miles southwest of Mexico City.
 It is feared in government circles that the rebels may cut off the retreat or Gen eral Trutillo, commanding the federals now at Tenancindo and then surprise the city.
 It is expected that Coatepec, Salinas and other nearby towns will share inc fate of Ixtapam, as there are no federal troops available for their defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
sULAR FUNERAL j SERVICES FOR DOG

.umbus. Ohio, August l4.-Tige. the which saved several lives in q
 fire here three years ago, is dead tomorrow he will have a regular al. real hearse, real mourners real pallbearers. Today he lies ate in the hotel parlor in a small 2, silver handled coffin.
 ye leaves an estate. having had q
 account since his exploit of rous- Hattons hotel guests when fire e out. He got 10 cents for every he killed besides regular allow : provided by his anaster and other irers. Checks paid for the dog s d, Hatton says, and there is bal of $500 to Tige's account
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
Cotton Mill Completed

Chattanooga, August H--iSpecialo
 The Crystal Springs Bleachery. com pany is contemplating the erection of cotton mill in connection with it's bleach cry which will contain about 20oo spin dies and 800 looms. Citizens of the north Georgia town are subscribing for stock as the presence of the bleachery company has practically trebled the size of the town in five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
EXCURSION TO
 NORTH CAROLINA

$s round trip to Hendersonvlle. Lake Tolkaway and Asheville on Saturday. 17th Trains leave 3:55 p. m., $50 D. m: through sleeping cars; make reservation now if you want lower berths. Southern Rail- way city ticket office. ground floor, Elm pire building. Telephone 30c7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
Spinster Strangled

Pittsburg, August 14.-Mary Thomas, aged 40 years. was found dead from stran- gulation today. When she went to bed last night she neglected to remove her false teeth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

CARL ANDERSON, camp cook. com municate with MacArthur Bros. Co.,. Brown Marx Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15
CLAYTON NEWS


 Clanton, August 14.-tSpecial.)-Col w. A. Collier, who for 20 years was the lead ing practitioner at the Chiffon county bar. but who several years ago removed fo Eufaula, okla, is fere on visit to his daughter, Mrs. l.. A. Gullahorn, and is receiving a cordial welcome from his many friends in this section of the state. The announcement Of the engagement of Miss Martha Patton to Prof. Nyde w. Henson has been made. Miss Patton is one of Jemison's most attractive young ladies, while the fortunate groom is the urincjpaI-elect of the Cuba public school. Last year he held the responsible posi- ton ot principal of Thorsby institute.
 The wedding is to take place on Wednesday August 2s, at the home of the brides parents in Jemison.
 The younger society set of Clanton ten- dered lon Tuesday night a complimentary dance to Miss Sophia Courtney and Hugh Jones. whose engagement was announced recently
 For some years Miss Courtney has been the efficient cashier for the firm of E. M. Piuckard, X Co.,, while Mir. Jones has been bookxe per fo rthe same firm.
 The wedding Is to .afe place On Wednes- day evening. August 21, at the home of the brides parents in Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs. Courtney will make Clan ton their future horie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-15

Prof. J. J. Pickens. the newly elected principal of Clanton academy. has arrived and las gone actively to work in the in- terest of the school here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-30

not 10 quit The Chinese imperial
dynasty viii rot abdicate and the
revelation VIII be fought to the end.
This is The latest ultlmatum sent on,
from Picking II is easy To picture the
torn coun>els and d!ssensions among
the Manchu princes assembled I'm the
forbidden city Trembling for their
lives. ~ fearing 20 give M their
pensions and their powers. they cling
desperately 20 every expelient that
promises delay. Without foreign in
ter'en'ion. however. the Manohu
dynasty cannot stand The republic
Is stronger to-day than ever before
It's armies are equipped and ready to
advance Forc!sn intervention IN the
behalf Of 'h" 81. credited and corrupt
Nanchus would be q crime In view.
however. ot wha, has happened in
Persia. j. IS not To be assumed that
he powers o; Europe want China 10
be- rovoidt'onilcd and modcruized. 4
CORRUPT ana weak government nigh,
suit thor purposes hotter than a
s'rcu. ard honest one.