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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
FURTHER DETA|LSOF
 IYNCH|NG SUNDAY

Guayaqul, Ecuador January 29.-De- tails of the unprecedented outbreak of popular feeling at Quito, which led to the lynching Sunday of Generals Eloy Alfaro. Flavio Alfaro, Medardo AIfaro, Ulpiano Pacz and Manuel Ser rano, reached here today. The revo- lutionary generals who left this city Thursday reached the capital Sunday and were at once imprisoned in the Quito penitentiary.
 As soon as the populace learned of their arrival a mob of 5000 persons attacked the guards. The soldiers re- sisted the mob, killing several but they were unable to withstand the assault. The mob tore down a portion of the jail walls and a crowd of armed men entered the prison, dragged the gen. erals from their cells and killed them, together with others who supported the revolution and who had been impris- oned These included Col. Duciano Co., ral, editor of the radical paper, El
 Tiempo.
 The bodies of the revolutionists were
 then dragged through the streets to San Diego square, where cauldron
 was improvised and the bodies boiled and parboiled.
 The fury of the populace is attrib- uted to the tremendous losses suffered
 by both armies in the battle at Yag- uachi on the 16th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
BEGIN A GENERAL
 STRIKE IN LISBON

Lisbon. January 29.-The general strike inaugurated today in sympathy with strikers in outlying districts is effective tonight, but owing to strong military patrols, which are guarding the streets of the capital, little violence was displayed. No newspapers ap- peared today and the theatres are closed. The street railway service is suspended, the last car which was sent out was dynamited. The strikers de- mand that the union offices in the Ev- era district, where agriculturists have abandoned their work, shall be re- opened and that all strikers arrested during tho disturbances shall be re- leased. They further demand the dis missal of the governor of Evera.
 A number of dynamite bombs stored in a garret in the Rua Gloria exploded this morning, doing much damage, but no one was hurt. A jewellers assistant, who made the bomb, was arrested.
 London. January 29.--A committee of prominent British residents of Portugal, formed to investigate the condition of thousands of political prisoners awaiting trials at Lisbon and in various parts of the provinces, after examining two pris- ons containing 1000 prisoners has issued provisional report in which it makes a strong appeal to the British govern ment for it's good offices.
 The committee asked the government to exert pressure in Portugal to se- cure fair treatment and the speedy trial of the prisoners so that numberless per sons arrested on mere suspicion may be liberated instead of being kept waiting for months in underground and insanitary dungeons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
TRY YM'FARLANDO ON
 MURDER CHARGE
State Will Attempt to Prove That Poisoning Was
 Deliberate

Newark, N J., January 29.-Allison M. Mcfarland was placed on trial for His life here today, charged with the murder of his wife, Evelyn, who drank cyanide of potassium at her home last october. The state will attempt to prove that Mcfarland placed the poison in a bottle similar to one containing medicine used by Mrs. Mcfarland for insomnia The motive, the state al- leges. was his love for Florence Brownley of Philadelphia, former stem ographer, whom he wanted to marry. Letters exchanged between the defend- ant and Miss Brownley almost amount ing to a sheaf will be introduced in the evidence Mcfarland pleaded not guilty.
 Two policemen who visited the Me Farland home soon after the death of Mrs. Mcfarland testified that they did not find Mcfarland excited or grief stricken. They said he placed his hand on the head of his dead wife and said:
 "Old fellow, you're gone"
 A New York chemist said that analy- sis showed IS grains of cyanide in the woman's stomach.
 Three letters written by Miss Brown ley to Mcfarland were introduced as evidence, but not read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
.SHUSTER RECEIVES A GREAT OVATION Speaks on Persian Affairs Before Members of
 Parliament

London. January 29.-W Morgan Shus- ter received a remarkable ovation and his claims for Persian independence were enthusiastically cheered at a banquet which the Persian committee, composed and other prominent men, gave in honor of the American ex-treasurer general Of Persia, at the Savoy hotel tonight A representative company of 200, one-third or whom were American residents, lis- tened to the young Americans story of recent events in Persia and the part the American financial mission played.
 MT. Sinister gave a detailed narrative of the wrecking of Persia's constitution al government, the main facts of which have already been published, but MT. Shuster gave to them such sequence and detail that they had all the interest of 8. drama. Yet he spoke with such re- straint and good temper that no British susceptibilities could have been offended.
 He placed the entire responsibility upon Russian antagonism to a strong independ- ent Persia and made it plain that he thought the British people should be un- deceived regarding the facts. He de- clared that 99 per cent of the disorders charged as a partial excuse for interven- tion had been imported by Russia.
 Replying to the accusation in the Brit ish newspapers that he lacked tact, MT. Shuster said he had kept on the most cordial relations with Russian and British ministers at Teheran throughout. To criticisms of his course in presenting Persias case through the newspapers, he said he had asked the Persians wheth- they preferred their country slain in a dark alley, or that the crime should be committed in a public square, which evoked prolonged cheering. He strongly denounced the last Russo-British ulti- matum, which had forced Persia to pledge herself to satisfy all the claims that Russia had made in the past and might make in the future.
 T am not bitter about our experience" he said in conclusion, q would be a hypocrite did l pretend not to sympathize with the bitterness of a Mohammedan lesson that the ten commandents do not apply in international politics.
 Sir Thomas Barclay, vice president of the International Law association, in his speech, referred gracefully to the recep- tion recently accorded the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and Princess Patricia in New York. He paid warm tribute to MT. SnuSleT.
 Philip Edward Morrell, member of par liament for Burnley, speaking of Persia, evoked cheers by the statement:
 'We realize with deep and mortifying shame the part played, not by this coun- try, but by the government of this coun- try"
 Paris. January 29-The Persian govern ment has offered compensation of three years salary to F. E. Cairns, C. L. Me Caskey and Bruce G. Dickey, Americans, who came to Persia with w. Morgan Shuster and were employed with him in the treasury department, says d Teheran dispatch to the European edition of the New York Herald. less satisfactory offer, however had been made to others of MT Shuster's staff who went to Persia lator. ll4lti all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
KE|SER IS ID BE
 BROUGHT BACK Detective GOldstein Will Leave Baltimore Friday
 for Birmingham

Detective Harry Goldstein will leave Bal
 Keiser, who is charged with passing a
 check for $500, here with knowledge of
 insufficient funds in the bank upon which the check was drawn.
 The attorney general of Maryland, yes-
 terday after hearing the case from both
 sides. decided that the proper thing to do would be to turn Keiser over to the Ala
 bama authorities.
 The pursuit of Keiser by the local offi-
 cers has been a long and exciting one.
 Two months ago the case was placed in
 the hands of Isadore Shapiro, local at torney, by the creditors of Keiser. At the time, it is said, Keiser was not in Bir1ning-
 ham nor could he be found anywhere
 MT. Shapiro engineered a search for him
 all over the country and for time failed
 to locate him.
 After about six weeks had passed the
 attorney went to Hot Springs leaving the
 case in the hands of his office force and
 the local detectives. The day he left Bir-
 mingham, it is said, Keiser was appre-
 hended in Baltimore and was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. This proved
 to be the wrong charge and he was re-
 leased. MT. Shapiro stated afterward that
 there was no charge of embezzlement
 against the man and agreed with Keiser's
 counsel that a man could not embezzle
 his own goods. The amount in question
 was $75,000 in merchandise $50,0OO of which MT. Shapiro represents. aa. After coming back from Hot Springs | Mir Shapiro took the prosecution in his | own hands and engineered the recent and l latest case against Keiser. The case was | made as secret as possible and no one outside the parties interested knew that | the second arrest was to be made To be sure that he would find his man when the second arrest was to be made
 MT. Shapiro had his Baltimore correspond- ing attorney employ private detectives to | shadow Keiser and keep him informed as | to his whereabouts. This. however was not necessary since Keiser has been sick in bed ever since his recent former ex- perience.
 Detective Goldstein has been obliged to postpone his trip home with his prisoner until Friday on account of the sickness of 1 the prisoner His physician, the detective explained in a telegram last night to Chief | of Police George II. Bodeker. had recom-
 mended that keiser not be removed at present as the trip would be decidedly detrimental to his health.
 The officer, however, states that there will be no further legal hindrance in the case as the attorney general of Maryland eliminated all doubt by his decision yes- terday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
"Silver Threads

Bijou theatregoers were given a pleas ant diversion from the somewhat second class shows of the last few week when Richard Jose and his company appeared last night in Silver Threads The play is one of the best pastoral plays seer here in a long time, and a large crowd enjoyed the exhibition last night MT Jose posses a beautiful tenor voice and used it to advantage in rendering sev- eral well known songs that were well received by the audience. The cast as a whole is very good and put on pleas ing performance.
 The plot of the play is somewhat hack neyed. It is the story of a daughter that has been sent to Boston by a loving father to have her voice cultivated for grand opera. The play opens with the father and uncle worrying because no word has been received from the girl for over year. The very night that the father resolves to go and see what is the matter the daughter returns home. She tells the home folks that she failed because her voice was not good enough. but when the uncle sings one of her mothers favorite songs. she breaks down and tells them pitifu tale of how she met polished gentleman of the world, haw he misled her and left her in a precarious condition. She will not dis close the name of her betrayer and her father, in fit of rage, disclaims her and orders her from his house.
 The second act is laid 10 years after wards. A grand opera singer arrives in the small town and obtains board and lodeng at the home of the harsh father. This singer is the outcast daughter, but under the name of Madam Pauline she Is not recognized by her relations. An author from New York is stopping at the same house and is striving to per suade a younger daughter to run away with him. The young girl is in love with one of the village boys, but is over- awed by the precise manners and pol ished ways of the author. When the opera singer sees the author she recog- nizes him as her betrayer. but is unable to disclose him on account of revealing her own identity. In the meantime the author has come between the young girl and her village lover At church social the singer and author find themselves alone and the singer tells the man that the young girl is her sister. and that he must leave her alone. The younger sister and the author are going to leave for New York that night, but again the song of the uncle makes the girl hesi- tate. Her sister. in order to save her, discloses her identity and the villain is made to leave in haste. The singer packs her trunk and is leaving the same night Her father is the only one now that does not know her, but as the young daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
To Have Complexion
 That Men Admire

"A man may admit, with great sophistication, that powder and rouge are necessary aids to beauty" writes the Countess of Wenick, yet deep in his heart he dreams of the woman whose loveliness needs no artificial touching up. Women who appreciate this, who give consideration to the masculine viewpoint. avoid using any thing that might indicate their beauty is not all their own.
 Such women in increasing number are acquiring the mercolized wax habit By applying the wax at night as they would cold cream. washing il off in the morning, they secure. and maintain, entirely natural complexions. Their faces exhibit no evidence of having been 'beautihed., Nothing is added to the old complexion-the latter, instead, is discarded. Mercolized wax. procura- ble at any drug store--an ounce will do--absorbs the devitalized' outer skin gradually, almost imperceptibly The fresh, clear satiny underskin which appears bears a healthy, youthful bloom not comparable with the fixed artificial color"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
SIX WITNESSES
 FOR THE DEFENSE

Seattle, January 29.-Testimony de- nying every charge made by the prose- cution in the trial of Mrs. Lima Bur field Hazzard, charged with causing the death by starvation of Miss Claire Williamson, wealthy English wom- an, today was obtained from six wit nesses called by the defense at Port Orchard
 The direct testimony for the defense largely was given by Watson Webb and Frank Lilly. Webb was said to have been authorized to aid in nurs- ing the Williamson sisters. He de- clared on the stand that his calls on them were at their own request.
 Frank Lilly, who had been accused by Miss Dorothea Williamson of hay ing been used in the establishment to assist in giving her baths. and other services, directly contradicted such charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
SEEK TO LOWER
 RATES ON COTTON

Washington, January 29.--In a pros cecding instituted today before the in- terstate commerce commission the cor- poration commission of Oklahoma att tackled rates on cotton bagging and cotton ties shipped to Oklahoma from St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Gal- weston and Texas City Tex.
 It is urged that existing rates ara discriminatory and high unreasonably. Any change the commission might make would probably affect the entire cotton belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
STUBBS SPEAKS TO
 KANSAS SOCIETY

New York, January Ex-Governor Stubbs of Kansas, who has been here for few days, talking of his desires for the nomination of Theodore Roose- welt as President, was the principal speaker at dinner of the Kansas So- eiety of New York here tonight. Mir Roosevelt was warmly urged to attend the dinner. He sent two letters ol regret.
 q wish it were possible" he said flor my friends to realize my posi- tion. not for my own sake, but be- cause they would understand just why 1t is l cannot accept all the invita- tions that come to me" mu
 Mir. Roosevelt ended the letter with good luck" Governor Stubbs spoke Of What Is Doing in Kansas" and devoted the main part of his speech to review of the progressive legisla- tion in his state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
 MIDDIES' SUPPLY OF CANDY LIMITED

Annapolis, Md, January 29.--An order has been issued by the Naval academy authorities forbidding midshipmen to bring packages of candy into the academy or to have any sent them at Bancroft hall The new regulation is said to be for the double purpose of limiting the expendi- lures of the midshipmen and regulating the character of sweets they use.
 In order to make possible the satisfac- ton of a moderate desire for candy each midshipman will be allowed to purchase sl worth per month at the academy store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
To Overhaul Courthouse

Huntsville, January 29.-(Special )- The county courthouse. which has been allowed to fall into state of disrepair during the last few years, will be over hauled and improved during the ap- preaching spring. There has been a great deal of talk of putting another story on the building, but this Is not seriously considered because that would ruin the architecture of the building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
Deaths and Funerals
Harold Ryan, Jr.

Harold Ryan, Jr.. aged l9 months. died vesteisiay afternoon at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. J. M. Dawson, 1918 Six teenth avenue, south. The child's mother, Mrs. Harold Ryan. ST, and the child were visiting Mrs Dawson at the time Of his death. Their home is In Guelph, Ont. Canada. The father is now on the Atlantic ocean, on his return trip from France. The body of the s baby will be sent to the Canada town for interment hv Shaw .S Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30

wickllffe, Ky, January 29.-The 1S or more persons. for whose safety fears were expressed last night. when they were caught in ice that ehoked the Mis- sissippi river, landed here early today and were returned to Birds Point, Mo.
 The party had reached Birds Point last night by train and engaged boatman to ferry them over the river to Cairo III. They were caught in ice foes and it was feared that they had lost their lives.
 The party reached a point in the river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
ADJUSTMENTS
"Introduce Me-

Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye,p is the motto of Della Clarke, the author and play wright whose latest comedy success, Introduce Me-" will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow, matinee and night. Give the people bright, wholesome and happy hearted play and they will be your best advertisement, is the way this young author puts it.
 The mission of Introduce Me-" is to make people laugh and to put gladness into their lives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
COUNTERFEITER GETS
 A LIGHT SENTENCE

San Francisco, January 29.-George Will son, accused of having manufactured counterfeit s5 gold pieces, described by secret service operatives as being the best limitations of money found. on the coast in 15 years, served a sentence of one day in the Alameda county jail today and paid fine of S250 Affidavts as to Wil- sons previous character were responsible for the light sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
"1'he Fortune Hunter"

Mir. William Resell plays the role of Nat Duncan in "The Fortune Hunter" which comes to the Jefferson theatre next Friday and Saturday and Satur- day matinee. He goes into a country town to win the village heiress ac- cording to the rules laid down for him by his scheming chum. The real story of the play develops when Nat Duncan takes on himself the burdens of the druggist and makes of his own life as well as that of the old druggist, a solid success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
HOLD MEETING ON
 a FOOTBALL FIELD

Belfast. January 29--After a vain search for a hall the Belfast Liberal as- Sooiation has had to be satisfied with the Celtic club football field for the holding of a home rule meeting on February s. at which Winston Spencer Churchill is to sreak. It also has heen decided, with a view to lessoning the risck of conflict be- tween the silationalists and liberalists 10 hold the home rule demonstration at midday instead of a. night as was pre- viously intended. The Celtic club foot ball grounds are in the center of the nationalist quarter of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
w.. COOPER MORRIS
 PLEADS GUILTY

Portland. Ore, January 29.-W. Cooper Morris. cashier of the defunct Oregon Trust and Savings bank plead- ed guilty today on the joint indictment with Louis J. Wilde. former president, charging embezzlement of $90.OOO.
 Morris testified that he and Wilde conspired to get for themselves s9O,- GOO by the sale of a block of $500 GOO telephone bonds to the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
Contract Let in Cullman

Cullman, January 29.-(Special)- "A contract for the erection of large two-story brick building on the prop erty belonging to John Link on First avenue east, has been let to Con- tractor W. A. Schlosser of Cullman and the work of removing the rubbish has already begun, and the putting in of the foundation will be started within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
The Russian Singers

The ocular operas" of the Russian dancers from the Metropolitan opera house of New York, who are coming to the Jefferson theatre Thursday, mat inee and night. gives the spectator an opportunity of viewing fine painting as well as witnessing the greatest dancing. These performances would seem to mark the highest artistic level the ballet has attained during the four or five successive centuries stage dancing has been in existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
CLAIMED SCALES IN
 FLORENCE NUISANCE

Montgomery, January 2s.-(Special)- The city of Florence is severely arragned in a- ,bin which is filed in the supreme court of Alabama by Mollie V. Woodruff and Mary E. Portlock. result of per- mission granted by the city of Florence to one Spaulding to install a pair of scales in front of property belonging to the plaintiffs. The compliments allege that the scales are used for weighing animals and vehicles and that they are nerpetual nuisance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
PARTY CAUGHT BY ICE FLOE
 REACH THE SHORE SAFELY

two miles below here. They had been in terrific struggle with great ice foes that continuously menaeed and threat ened to smash their boat.
 By keeping his craft between the run- ming currents in the stream, Frank Jones, the pilot, managed to elude the bergs. and when there came a gay in the steady stream of ice cakes he showed his hoat over to the Kentucky shore in safety.
 Early today the party returned to Birds Point, Mo-, where they had alighted from Cotton Belt railroad system train yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
Meningitis Report Erroneous

Mobile, January 29-It developed today y that Hugh Devis, university student from Woodtine. Ga, who was reported i'll. is not suffering from meningitis, as reported, nor has the university which he attended been closed. as his case is mild and parents of other pupils were 'satis- fled with Immigration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30

is bringing in a suit case she calls her sister by name. Of course the old man reients and the curtain goes down with the family united again.
 As Uncle Ben, the singing blacksmith, Mr Jose is very good, not only as a singer. but as an actor. l.. Blanden as John Laurie, the father is really the star of the cast. Miss Anne Hollinger as Ruth Laurie, the granS opera singer and older daughter. is very good. although her stage walk is rather overdrawn and is a hindrance to her in number of her best scenes. Ruth Copley as Kath- leen, the younger daughter is quite pleas- ing, but her efforts to appear petite ara rather poor. Eliza B., the houselSeeper, and Toby Trotter furnish an abundance of wholesome comedys ably assisted by Alfred Carey, Kathleens lover.
 "Silver Threads'' will be at the Bijou all of this week. with matinees on Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
Philadelphia Police Shake Up

Philadelphia, January 29.-After se- ries of raids on gambling and disor- derly houses Superintendent of Police Taylor today requested the resignations of five police lieutenants. Three of the officials are accused of neglecting to break up vicious resorts. Two others aro said to be physically unable to continue their duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-30
Blows Out Brains

Columbus, January 29.-tSpeciaL)-C. C. Crimson, one of the best known men in Russell county. committed suicide this morning by shooting himself through the b: aims at his home in Scale. It is thought that breeding over the death of his brother, Cary Brinson, who died in Co., lmbus, Ga. a few days ago, was the cause of the act.