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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Wickliffe Was Deaf

Louisville, June 13.-A Washington special dispatch says that coroner's jury, after a thorough investigation of the circumstances of the death of Rep resentative R. c. Wiekliffe, a verdict was returned today To the effect that the congressman was killed by acci- dent Engineer Watkins of the train which struck Mir. Wickiffe testified that his engine was within 55 feet or less of MT. Wicklffe when he first saw him. northbound train had just passed and the congressman crossed the track back of the passing train and onto the track of the incoming train
 The passing northbound train had screened the other train from his view. The noise of the oncoming train also drowned the noise of the other train.
 MT. Wickliffe was slightly deaf. The testimony did not explain MT. Wick Ilffes presence at the Potomac bridge but the theory was accepted that he had gone there to discover whether the water of the river was fit for fishing purposes The day before his death he told friends he contemplated a fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
|G. M. HUDSON FELL DEAD LAST NIGHT Found in Office on Morris
 Avenue WAS NOT MARRIED We'll Known Wholesale Produce Mer- chant Found Dying by Swift
 Company Clerks Was Great Checker Player
WAS NOT MARRIED

George NJ. Hudson, a wholesale fish, oyster and produce man. dropped dead last night at his office. PHO Morris avenue, at S:2O o'clock MT. Hudson was found by several clerks at Swift's, just across the street. and they immediately reported the matter to the police, being unable to locate the coroner The body was taken to Johns undertaking establishment.
 The clerks at Swifts say that about 10 minutes after they heard moaning that seemed to come from across the street. and Investigating found MT. Hudson lying in heap at the foot of the stairs that
 led up from the back of his office to the second floor. He was conscious when they found him. though unable to speak. Dr. Drennen was called and hurried to the office. MT. Hudson expired as he entered the building.
 Coroner Brasher was located at Ills home about 9:i5 o'clock, but was unable to leave, so City Physician Whelan made cursory examination at the Johns undertaking rooms. pr. Whean says that pectoris heart failure.
 MT Hudson was single man, 52 years ] old, and roomed above his place of busi- | ness on Morris avenue. eating his meas at boarding house on the corner oi 1 Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street | He came to Birmingham In 1886, and snce
 then has accumulated considerable for. | tune. He was a strong business man. and
 during his entire business life in this city
 earned a reputation for honesty and 1 ability.
 He had many friends in the city who will
 read with a shock the news of his death. 1 He had the record of being the best | checker player in this part of the coun- | try, and 1t was a great hobby of his to sit in the evenings at the fire department in the city hall and play with the firemen. They will miss him greatly.
 MT. Hudson is survived by two brothers, w. J. Hudson of Mobile and B. B. Hud- son of Birmingham; by three sisters. Mrs. Mary Hodge of Birmingham. Mrs. NJ. !. Wilson and Mrs. Julia Hines of South Carolina, and a nephew at Ensley. MT. H. II. Wilson The old home of the fam fly is in Lynchburg, S. c.
 The funeral will take place this after noon at o'clock at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
FINAL DEGREES
 IN POWDER SUIT

Wilmington, Del, June 13.--The final de- cree was entered today in the United States circuit court in the government dis solution suit against F. I. DuPont, Ne mours & Co ct al. directing the follow ing concerns be dissolved and the prop erty distributed among their stock holders:
 F. I. DuPont Nemours X Co.,, 1902 Della ware corporations Hazard Powder com pany Delaware Securities company, Della ware investment company, Eastern Dyna- mite company, California Investment com pany and Judson Dynamite and Powder company.
 The order directs the organization of two corporations in addition to the w. I. DuPont deNemours Powder company. 1903 New Jersey corporation, which shall be capitalized according to a schedule given or recognize the Lafin and Rand Powder company and the Eastern Dynamite com pany.
 More than two-score small plants for the manufacture of various kinds of pow der are also distributed among the com panies through the decree. These plants are located all over the country.
 It is also provided that fair propor- ton of the business controlled by the Du- Pont company shall be distributed as far as practicable between the new com panies.
 The decree further provides that if the defendants shall not have compiled with the terms by December IS. 1912. an injune- ton shall issue restraining the defendants from placing their products in interstate commerce. If there is not time by De- cember 15 to comply the court can be ap- pealed to for an extension.
 After December 15 the companies will not be permitted even to occupy the same offices, office forces or organization.
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business had to do with the tax situa- tion in Jefferson county He states that he will return to Montgomery to- day. He did not commit himself on any of the propositions in which the peo- pie of the state are interested at the present time.
 Frank Lull mayor of Wetumpka. spent yesterday in Birmingham. He re- ported his city In excellent condition. We are growing" said he. Today I have let a contract for $16,00O worth of street paving He did not state to winch of the several local companies he had given the business.
 Richard Tillis owner of the Mont gomery baseball franchise, the street railway system of that city and other public utility plants, Is in Birmingham on business.
 Thomas NJ. Kilhy of Anniston, who represents Calhoun county in the sen ate of the state, Is registered at the Morris.
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to withdraw the warships from Cuban waters but dispatches from Orlente say the American ships are still active.
 It is reported that Gen. Campos Mar quetti, a leading negro member of tho house of representatives, will make an effort tomorrow to have the house pass general amnesty bill, hoping thereby to Induce the insurgents to lay down their arms The government, however. has expressed It's intention to crush the insurrection, only giving grace to such rebels as surrender before June 9.
 Washington, June Baldwin Atkins of Boston, largely interested in sugar plauta- tions in Cuba and recently arrived from there, called at the state department to- day. He saw no need for American troops, but admitted that the presence of the American naval vessels had had salutary effect in restraining the na- tives from acts of violence.
 official reports today from all sources of the island fail to record any import- ant disorders.
 Caimaneira, Cuba, June 1S.--Capt. Jeter R. Horton with a squad of marines is de- lvering supplies to all attachments sta- toned along the Guantanamo and vest ern railroad sufficient to last one montn
 The United States collier Caesar left this morning with provisions for the ma rines who have been landed In the vlcin- ity of Santiago. The Cuban gunboat Vi- luendas has arrived with many refugees from small towns along the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
HOBSON'S ANNOUNCEMENT
 CAUSES COMMENT IN CUBA

Cuba, June -CspeeiaL)-The all ab- sorbing topic on the streets this morning is the announcement of Captain Hobson for the Senate for Senator Johnston's place. It is generally agreed that the captain will make fine race in this sec ton, for it appears from comments made that Johnston's record on the Lorimer case has not been to the peoples liking.
 Everybody is asking the question, Where does Conner come in?' and 1t seems to be generally agreed that he will make the race for governor There is no question but that Conner will sweep this section like wild fire, but his victory would not mean a war on the Alabama Great Southern road, for the people are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
SELMA MASONS HOLD
 ANNUAL ELECTION

Selma, June 13-(Special.)- )-Central lodge No. 3O5. A. F. and A. M, at the meeting held Wednesday night elected officers for the ensuing year. The meeting was at tended by a large number of the mem lows: Jesse Rhoades, worshipful master; J. W. Jones. senior warden; I. G. Cadden, junior warden; F. M. Stillwell, treasurer; I. Yaretzky, secretary; E. w. Herman. senior warden; Harry Marks, junior war den; O. H. P. Wright, tyler.
 Selma lodge No. 167. B. P. o. Elks, held their annual barbecue at the Pollard place a few miles west of Selma Wednes- day. The dinner was enjoyed by the ma .iority of the members of the local lodge as well as by number of visiting broth CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
NO WORD FROM
 CUTTER MANNING

Cordova. Alaska. June 13.-No word was received from the revenue cutter Manning by the naval wireless station here today and the fate of the people on Afognak and Raspberry islands and on the mainland In the district which was laid waste by the volcano last week is still unls6own. The wireless men are making every effort to com- municate with the Manning, but the small wireless instruments aboard the cutter make long distance communlcar ton almost impossible. Several relief ships carrying stronger wireless in- struments. are on their way to the stricken district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
IRISH SUFFRAGISTS
 SMASH WINDOWS

Dublin, Ireland, June 13.-A campaign of window smashing was opened today by the Irish suffragettes. who tried to emu- late the needs of their English sisters. but came into vigorous conflict with the authorities. After the women had made an energetic attack on most of the pub lie buildings eight of them who were armed with bags of stones were arrested. The women before the police came gn the scene had set siege to and succeeded in shattering 42 windows of the custom house. the postoffice. the land commission office and the police and military bar- racks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
STORM SWEEPS
 THE GULF REGION
Morgan City, Gulfport and Biloxi Report High
 Winds

Mobile, June 13.-With rubber. jib boom. head sails and fore topmast swept away by terrific gulf storm, the fishing smack Teresa and Alice of Mobile reached port late Wednesday night in tow of the tug Mary wittich. For eight days and nights the schoon- CT was tossed about in the Mexican gulf Her crew of nine men had al- most given up hope when the wind changed and swept up to the bar of Mobile bay.
 When the tug came to the rescue the men say they had reached the limit of their endurance. They say not man had slept more than two hours a day for eight days. The storm struck them when they were 75 miles off the mouth of Mobile bay.
 The captain of the boat reports that the smack Halcyon was with his ves- sel when the storm struck. He has heard nothing from the Halycon since. The Virginia Lyons. another vessel of the Mobile Fish and oyster company, has not been heard from for II days, She was bound for the banks.
 
 Morgan City. La, June 13.-Morgan City and the adjacent country was swept during the night by a severe southeast wind. This brought a rise of two feet of tide water to add to the inundation of the streets from the Mississippi crevasse The principal bus mess street Is under water by one foot greater than ever before. Every wire Is down and the first communication with the world at large was had at 1:45 D. m Then a telephone wire was patched up to New orleans. Loss of life has not been reported, but 1t will be impossible to communicate with the surrounding towns for probably sev- eral days.
 Gulfport, Miss. June 13.--The south west storm, which ragged here this morning, subsided this afternoon From velocity of about 35 miles the wind dropped to less than 12 miles an hour. No damage was done to shipping in the local harbor, where 23 steamers and large number of schooners are at anchor.
 Biloxi, Miss June 13.-High south west winds from the gulf this forenoon did considerable damage to the water front here. The Colon, a yacht owned by Julius Lopez was sunk in the chan nel and a schooner owned by John Brothers suffered a broken mast The wind had subsided later and the tide Is falling rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
RAIN DID NOT STOP POLICEMEN PICNIC Thoroughly Enjoyed Bar becue and Outing at
 Germania Park

The Birmingham police force held Ger mania park under martial rule all day yesterday and they watched 1t carefully. especially the place where the barbecued meats were prepared. Every member of the force and his family. if he was lucky enough to have one. was out and they did full justice to all the good things prepared for them.
 Tho rain didn't matter at all. for the coppers are used to that anyhow. and they didn't propose to let their day of enjoyment be spoiled by little wet weather. Chairman farrell and his com mittee, that looked after the details of the feast were complimented on the com- peteness of the day and the perfection of the meats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
ARREST MUNSELL ON
 DISSIPATION CHARGE

Jackson. Miss, June 13-On telegraphio request of Henry Muth. chief county de- tective at Pittsburg, Pa. the authorities here today arrested Jasper s. Munsell. an insurance promoter, for alleged de- sertion and non-support of his wife. Nun sell declared the case simply a case of alimony which I have been unable to ray" Munsell has been in Jackson for several months, residing in the home of a prominent family with a woman whom he introduced as his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
BLOOD FEUD IS
 FINALLY SETTLED

Blueheid. w Va. June 13.-That the Hatfield-Mccoy feud. one of the oldest end bloodest in the history of the West Virginia Kentucky frontier, has ended for all time was indicated today when Dr. II. J. Hatfield, cousin of Devil Anse" Hatfield. leader of the Hatfield clan, re- ceived a telegram from A. J. Mccoy. leader of the Mccoy faction. indorsing his candidacy for governor of West Virginia. The telegram was dated Princeton, w.. Va, and read:
 Greetings from A. Mccoy. 'Congratu- lations. May you win in November is my desire.
 pr. Hatfield was nominated for governor at the republican primaries last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
PERSONAL

The Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Tyler of Nor wood have named their little daughter Beulah Norwood.
 Mrs. Lige Loy of this city left yester- day for St. Clair in company with her children. where she will spend the sum- mer. MT. Loy of the Lige Loy Under- taking establishment, will be with his family during part of the summer months.
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extremely friendly to that system for it's acceptance of statutory rates without con test.
 Everything In this section that can be is routed via the Southern and that line. judging from expressions of shippers and the public it seems that they would not look with favor on the legislature taking any action to cripple the home railways.
 The talk of calling the legislature in special session is not meeting with favor Too many offices are created by each session. and too many appropriations out of all bounds for the people to meet puts the public in the attitude of wanting fewer legislators and fewer sessions If one may judge by street talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Rates Are Suspended

Washington, June 13.-Advances ap- proxlmating 10 per cent in freight rates on faxseed from St. Paul. Minneapolis and Missouri river transfer points to des- tinations in the south and southeast today were suspended by the interstate com merce commission from July to Septem- Der 2S. pending investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Emmet l.. Jones

Enamet l.. Jones. age 32 years. died at a local inhrmary yesterday morning at 1 clock after suffering from broken back for one year. He is survived by widow and two children. MT. Jones was a thirty second degree Mason. The services will be held from the Masonic temple this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Clearing In Dncket

Judge Samuel E. Greene is clearing up the non-capital felony docket set for the week in the criminal court Fifteen cases have been brought to trial and finally disposed of which in- clude assaults with intent to murder burglary, grand larceny and other fel- onies Those convicted will be sen tenced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
GoRGAs GIVEN MEDAL

Nashville. June 13.-Col w. C. Gorgas. L. s. A.. was presented a medal for distinguished achieve ment in the service of mankind at the University of the South com mencement at Sewaiiee today. The medal was founded by an alumnus of the university. It was the first one presented. The degree of doc tor of science, voted in 1904. was conferred on Colonel Gorgas also. The colonel, an alumnus, deliy- cred the commencement oration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Thomas H. Moody

Thomas H. Moody s3 years old, died yesterday morning at the residence of his daughter Mrs. T. S. Stewart, 5023 First avenue. Woodlawn The remains will be sent to Jacksonville. Fla. this morning by Woodin & Go. MT Moody is survived by one son and four daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
w. M. Given

The remains of w. NJ. Given. age 6o
 years. were received yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company The funeral services will be held at the homo
 of the deceased, Irondale. at noon today. Interment will be at the Oak Hill ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Miss Agnes Wright

Miss Agnes Wright, age six weeks, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. P Wright, died yesterday morning at the residence of her parents. 6o1 Lucy avenue Inter ment was at Elmwood yesterday after noon at o'clock by Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE

THE MEMBERS OF THE RITE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE FUN ERAL OF BROTHER EMMETT L.. JONES. WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE FRIDAY, JUNE IA, AT s:3O P. NJ. SERVICES WILL HE CONDUCTED BY BiRMING- HAM CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIx. IN- TERMENT AT ELMWOOD GENIE TERY. \. l.. ,IEWHINNE.,
 WISE MASTER. CHARLES J. GEoHEGAN, sECY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
ROBERT W|CKL|FFE RESTSAT OLD HOME State Officers and Congress- men Attend Funeral WAS SLIGHTLY DEAF Passed Back of One Train Into Path of Engine That Killed Him.
 His Death Was an
 Accident
WAS SLIGHTLY DEAF

Louisville. June 13.-within a few miles of where he was born, the body of Congressman Robert c. Wickliffe of Louisiana. who was killed by a mixed train in Washington Monday morning. was consigned to it's last resting place here this morning.
 The body arrived at 10:35 a. m., ae- companied by Mrs. Wiclxliffe and sev- eral of Mir. wickliffe's former col leagues in Washington.
 The funeral took place immediately at Christ church cathedral and inter ment was in Cave Hill cemetery. In accordance with the wishes of Mrs Wiclxliffe, the ceremonies were simple, although attended by some of Ken tueky's most prominent citizens. MT. Wiclxliffe was member of one of the oldest families of this state.
 Congressional Delegation
 Among the congressional party were Senators Foster and Thornton of Louis lana, Representatives Dupree, Estop- incl. Ransdell. Broussard and Watkins of Louisiana, Thistlewood of Illinois. Hawley of Oregon, Taggart of Kansas, and Cantrill of Kentucky.
 All of these but Representative Du- nree and Cantrill accompanied the body from Washington. The congress sional party were honorary pallbear- CTS. The following sorved as active pallbearers: Former Gov. J. c. ". Beck ham, Hon. Crepps Wiekliffe, William Beckham. w. c. Muid, George c. Mar shall, Harry Mackoy, Kent Smith of Louisiana and M. Brent Cooke. Jr.
 State officers of Woodmen of the World attended in carriages to repre- sent that fraternity at the request of the Louisiana lodge of which Con gressman Wickliffe was a member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
OCEAN BREEZEs

s15-Wrightsville and Return-S15.
 Good 10 days. Seaboard every Thursday. through Pullmans. Make reservations Seaboard city office, 1927 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
MISS BOYD TO BE
 MARRIED AT CALERA

Calera. June 13.-(spectal) Miss Braddie Boyd, popular young lady of this place, will wed Robert Johnson of Eden on next Wednesday morning. at home. Invitations were sent out of town and to only a few intimate friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14

Dr. Miller, young physician of Bir- mingham, has opened an office here next door to Shelby Drug company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14
Under,Oood Marching Song
UNDERWOOD, IT'S UNDEPsyooD
By A. CLoYD GILL IN THE MACON TELEGRAPH
 ('eTune Maryland My Maryland'O


 (''Tune Maryland, My Maryland') Go join the march, and shout the name, Underwood It's Underwood! Democracy shall never wane,
 Underwood, It's Underwood Nations son, type so grand, Loves God, his home and native land, And for the right shall ever stand,
 Underwood It's Underwood! When in the fray he does not quail, Underwood It's Underwood A man who knows no word as fail, Underwood It's Underwood! A standard-bearer tried and true, There is work for him to do, So now the questions up to you,
 Underwood It's Underwood! Support the man with record clear,
 Underwood, It's Underwood stranger both to hate and fear,
 Underwood It's Underwood We'll raise our voice in Baltimore, And sing his greatness OCT and OCT, Democracy for evermore,
 Underwood, It's Underwood
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Miss Len Privett has issued invita- tions to porch party. given in com pliment to four young ladies-Miss Wood of Birmingham and Misses Wakefield, Davis and Wheeler of OK ford. Ala, who will be her house guests for 2 week in June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14

smiley-Gaudin-smith Ces Phones (.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-14

LICE LoY. undersaker. Phones 7cs.
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SHAW. the undertaker. Phones g.
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JOHNS. Undertaking O.. Phones loe.
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just been received in Bessemer: "Mr and Mrs. Walter Garth request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. May. to Dr. Sterling Buckner Raeasdaie on the morning of July l. 1912 at 10 o'clock. Sanford Me-
 Dr. and Mrs. Raysdale will reach Pes sener about July and will he the guests of Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Ragsdaie.
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Friday afternoon the baseball team of the Bessemer fire department will meet the team from Joresboro at Jonesboro. This is the first game of it's kind and the boys expect to play a good game Batteries; For Bessemer, Mckinney and Hill: Jonesboro, Morris and Martin.