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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Merely Walked Away


 Baton Rouge. La. August 10-The pub iicity given to his recent escape from inc city Jail here, the second that he has effected. has caused J. w. Lambert to be indignant.
 He las voiced his feelings of resent ,nent in letter to ''fhe City Officials' written from somewhere or .hc Jackson and New Orleans railroad. in which hs explams that he found the dooi of the jail open and merely walked away with cut breaking any locks or using any vlc- ience. With the desire evidently for in- formation only in time, matter and space he asks the question:
 s.Is 1t against the law waen the door is opcn?'
 Lambert, formerly a blacksmith here, was serving sentence of 1o) oays for chiiJttating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
SOCIALIST RIOT
 IN CITY STREETS

Pittsburg, August 1o.-A number of per- sons were injured slightly and over 70 ar rested here late tonight in clash be- tween socialists and policemen.
 The trouble occurred when socialists, fer the second time within eight days. at tempted to hold a street meeting {, for which a permit had not been issued. Thousands of persons had congregated az tlie meeting place. As the speakers raounted an inprovised stage and at- tempted to address the audience they were grasped by the police and sent to a neal by station.
 Meanwhile the crowd became dense and call was sent in for additional police. A mounted squad. numbering 30 of ilcers, reached the scene within a few minutes and charged the crowd Several perosns were injured in the mixup.
 Little progress was made by the police, however, and the crowd increased, and ratrol wagons were backed up to the speakers stand. The moment prospec- tive speaker appeared. he, with others. were placed Tn the wagon. At least [ dozen women were taken into custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
 STUDY CONDITIONS OF BEEF SHORTAGE

Chicago August 10-Agents of the de- partment Of commerce and labor have begun study of conditions in the Chi ugo cattle market with a view of solving the impending problem fin the shortage of beef cattle. The principal issue facing the investigator Is how the law Of supply and demand works in the cattle market. The agents will gather information from current receipts to determine whether the rt cord price of slo.25 per loo pounds for beef on the hoof recently paid at the stock yards warrants an inquisition or Is Justified by the receipts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11

Constantinople, Turkey, August 1o- Earthquake shocks that smote villages on the Sea of Marmora yesterday killed or wounded many of the inhabitants. Many of the quake victims who were not killed outright have been brought here for treatment saA
 Another series of slight shocks was felt here early today.
 Details of the earthquake. which are coming in slowly owing to interruption of wires, indicate that the disturbance was widespread. Several hundred per sons have been killed. thousands are homeless and outbreaks of fire have oc- cured in many towns and villages.
 Villages Are Burning
 The entire district between Constanti- nople and Adrianope felt the shock se- yerely. Fugitives from Myriophito re- port 300 killed and 600 injured. The town still was burning when they left. Ganos- flora has been wiped out, eight persons being killed and 30 wounded. The wrecked buildings took fire and most of them were destroyed. Shar-koi was completely de- stroyed and two nearby villages were engulfed Adrlanople suffered little dam age, but Thoru was partly destroyed by the quake and fire.
 Center in Dardanelles
 The center of the disturbances appears to have been in the region of the Darda- nelles. Eye witnesses from that section give narrowing accounts of the havoc wrought The majority of the houses in Gallipoli are in ruins and the people are camping in the fields. Tchanak- Kalessi are in equally as bad a plight, but the loss of life in these towns is small. although many were injured.
 Warships anchored in the Dardaneiies felt the shock severely. It was first at tributed to Italian torpedo boats The captain of the American steamer Virginia reports that the lighthouse at Ganos flora in the sea of Marmora has disappeared, and that the villages in the surrounding country are in flames. He was unable to anchor and render assistance owing to the violent movement of the sea.
 The inhabitants of several villages are homeless and without food. A special steamer has been chartered and a torpedo boat has been ordered to go to their re- lief
 The town of Tcfanak-Ka Kalessi. which has about 10,000 inhabitants, is on the Asia Minor side of the Dardanelles, is the most affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
To ADpraise Importations

Washington, August ie Plans for sweeping investigation of the methods of apprs ising importaions i1to the uniteA States which is expec cte to increase ths revenues Of the government by millions If dollars annually were completed today by Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh-
 The following committee was appointed to make the inquiry:
 Edwin R. Wakefield. special attorney Of the department of justice; J. w. Wheat- ley, special customs agent In charge at New York. Guy Ferguson, private secre- tarv 10 Assistant Secretary Curtis: J. D. Nevius of the customs division and J. $. Sprngslead of the appraisers office at New York.
 Revelations of the sugar and other frauds convinced Secretary Macveas sh there is something radically wrong with the apprasing system under which such practices grew to large proportions The committee Is charged to recommend re- visions and improvements to stop all loop holes for the loss of the federal revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
WEATHER TOO HOT;
 COMMITS SUICIDE

New Orleans, August 10.-Within an hour after he had complained that the heat made work unbearable, Harry Dampler, b7 years old, a gardner, committed suicide at his home here today. His family knows no reason for his act except the hot weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Taft Issues Many yetces

Washington. August 10.--When President Taft yesterday vetoed the wool bill he had stamped with his disapproval the twenty-fifth legislative measure sent to him from Congress during his administra- ton. f4 Although most of his vetoes have been on comparatively unimportant subjects, during the special Congress session last summer President Taft began to wield his pen against measures regarded by the tes-l islators with great interest. Four of iiis vetoes have been of tariff bills. His one other veto of importance last year was directed at the joint resolution ads hitting Arizona and New Mexico to state- hood This bill met with executive dis approval because of the provision in the Arizona constitution allowing the recall Of judges. & In addition to the wool bill the Presi- dent has returned one other important
 
 sContinued on Page Teal &a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Teachers Visit Berlin

Berlin, Germany, August 1o.--A party of American German teachers who have been visiting the cities of Germany arrived in Berlin today. They remain until Au- gust l5. The visitors will inspect the leading educational establishments anu other public places The municipal coun- cil and other bodies have arranged re- captions in their honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Bovs Dynamite Church

Huntington. W. Va. August io.-Dyna- mite was exploded against the Madison Avenue Church of Christ during the night by boys who had been chased from the church grounds previously. The blast rocked the edifice and dispersed meet ing within. No person was seriously hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Democratic Nominee Makes Three Separate Cam
 paign Speeches
REFORM MEN LOOK TO
 DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Party Must Prove It Is Worthy ln- strument of the Zeal on Part of American People-Turning
 Point in Politics

Seaglrt, N J., August 1O.fn the dusty road which fringes the lawn of the sum mer capital here Governor Woodrow Wil- son stood shaking hands today with hun dreds of democrats who serenaded him with brass bands. He made three cam paign speeches.
 First came the HungariaH national dem ocratic club of New York city. The governor assured them he never had in- tended anything disrespectful In his writ hugs on foreigners and he had always felt high regard for European people be- cause of his long study of their history. The delegation officially said they would support his candidacy.
 The Brooklyn democratic club came lat CT in the day. To them the governor said:
 "I am complimented by your allegiance and 1 want to assure you that while think this a very nigh personal compli- ment, take 1t to myself simply that l, for the present at any rate, represent the earnest desires and purposes of the dem ocratic party. And vet 1t seems to me that we are standing i1 the presence ot something higher than allegiance to the democratic party. The country has been disappointed in the republican party and 1t Is turning to the democratic party. That rarty is willing to show the way to- ward those things which must be real zed Some gentlemen seem to find it easy to make personalities out of politics but fl seems to me that whenever that is done politics are debased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Inability to Keep a Quorum Prevents Vote on the
 Question
ASK APPROPRIATION
 FOR MORE GOOD ROADS
House Passes Many Private Claim Bills-Plan Sweeping Investiga. ton of mportations-Taft
 Has Issued Many Vetoes
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate:
 Met at 10 a. m.
 Judiciary committee agreed to hear Sen- ator Pomerene's resolution directing the attorney general tp prosecute officials of the Standard oil and American Tobacco companies.
 Refused to take up several special bills and cleared the way for appropriation measures.
 Adjourned at 6:o9 D. m. until 10 d. m, Monday.
 House:
 Met at midday.
 Private claim bills taken up.
 Adjourned at 5:O5 D. m. until noon Mon day.
 Washington, August 1O.-Increased pay for rural mail carriers and federal ap- proprations for good roads today fea- tured the Senate debate on the postoffics appropriation bill Attempts to vote on both subjects were defeated by inability to keep q quorum.
 The plan for federal aid to public road building will be taken up Monday and a vote had on several important pending amendments Then will come vote on Senator Johnston's amendment to in crease the pay of rural carriers from sl00o to Sl20O per year.
 The postoffice bill as passed by the House carried the shackelford amend- ment, authorizing the government to help detray the cost of maintaining public roads. The Senate committee has recom- mended Tn It's place a federal commission fs. prated. Today Senator Overnan of North Carolina introduced an amendment for an appropriation of s5o0000 10 each state for good roads work, to be available as soon as the state had appropriated q like amount
 Senators Gronna. McCumber Simmons, Johnston and others led the fight today for increased pay for rural mail carriers.
 The Senate committee has authorized an increase to $ll00. Senator Clapp de- olared the rural carriers still would be nnderpaid at this figure. Senator Gronna demanded a greater incerase of compen- satlon for carriers whose routes ara longer than the standard of Fl miles
 Legislation to prohibit postal employees from joining outside labor organiza- tens was urged by Senator Nelson and others Senator Nelson declared postai employees should be allowed to have their own organiza tions, but that 1t would be "ca amity' if they were to Join orgafliza- tIGns like the American Federation of Labor, where they might be ordered out
 on strike"
 Senator Cummlns joined in, saying it would be intolerable" to allow postal or other government employees to be subject to strike orders. Both senators joined with Senators Reed, Clapp and others in demanding that postal employees should have the right to appeal to Congress for Q redress of grievances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Many Villages on Sea of Marmora Are Wiped
 Out
FIRE FOLLOWS IN
 WAKE OF SHOCK
Warships Go to Rescue, But Violent Sea Prevents Landing-Many of Injured Taken to Constan-
 tinople for Treatment

constantinople, August H. Reports here today indicate that the great earthquake which shook a large part of Tur- key yesterday resulted in much heavier loss of life than at first stated. The newspapers today estimate the number of yic- tims at 1000 killed, while the injured are said to number from 5000 to 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Look to Democrats

Men who are in search of reform are now resorting to the democratic party because of my own part do not now know where else they will turn to expect results. There Is no discount ing the strength and service ability of a united party. and the splendid part Is that the democratic party is united. The party came out of the contest at the Baltimore convention without per sonal feeling of any kind I am de- Lighted to believe that whoever we may have supported for nomination, we are now glad to work together TO the Woodrow Wilson club of or ange. N. J., the governor made long CT speech in response to one by Judge Daniel A. Dugan. The governor re- marked first that he was glad to be in- trodueed by Judge Dugan because It showed there were good Irishmen among these Orangemen.
 q was glad said the governor with a laugh, to see the north and south of Ireland brought together"
 You have tested my qualities be- cause you have known me at close range" he said, and if you will be kind enough to vouch for me perhaps the rest of the country will be credul ous of your repart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
The Political Machine

When the Brooklyn delegation gathered around Governor Wilson after his speech Frederick w. Hinrichs. who once ran for lieutenant governor on the independence league ticket in New York. addressed tho governor on the subject of political ma chimes and organizations.
 MT. Roosevelt has come out squareiy against political organizations and ma chimes" said MT. Hinrichs, and I want to say to you. Governor Wilson, that even If we forfeit this election, we ought to stand for what we believe is right. believe we will bring the tariff to tho front by virtue of your speech of ac- ceptance.
 ''T believe you should emphasize over and over again how little importance is machine. The people have no confidence in them and If they believe you are ir sympathy with these organizations and machines the people will overthrow you"
 But MT. Hinrichs,' interrupted Cover nor Wilson. don't you think lt is fair 10 distinguish between an organization and a machne?'
 An organization always develops Into machine" suggested the governor. T have found here in New Jersey that men who all their lives have been fighting with the organizations are opposed to ma chimes. They have been fighting with the organization to act In the interests Of the people. think the people Will act now to prevent organizations from becoming machines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
The New Jersey Situation

New Jersey was known as the mother of trusts--a very troublesome and questionable family--and I had to spend my time outside of New Jersey assuring the people of the Union that 1t was not the fault of the disposition of the people of New Jersey that there were certain gentlemen who had un- tertaken to carry the republican party in their pockets and to administer it independently of the rank and file of the republicans of the state.
 And yet 1t would be hard nowadays to discriminate New Jersey from the rest of the United States because everybody is sitting up and taking notice. New Jer- sey Is progressive, but the United States also is progressive, and we have here a delightful sample of the people of the United States.
 No. those people are not bent upon destroying anything but they are bent upon setting everything in order, they are bent upon justice. they are bent upon seeing to 1t that the people in general are the partners of the government, as I was trying to show the other day. And the democratic party is now placed under a peculiar responsibility. The democratic party has to prove that 1t is the worthy instrument of that zeal on the part of the people of the United States. If fl doesn't prove 1t now 1t will never be given another chance to prove it. No party that proves unfaithful to that ideal will ever again be trusted by the people of Amer ica. And therefore we are standing at turning point in our politics.. we must make good or go out of business. In the vefnacular it is a case of put up or shut up because words are going to be discounted and nothing will be honored except the actual carrying out of such a programme as sensible men may unite in for the common benefit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-03

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-03

per connected the two suicides at the
same hour as something decisively
more than a mere coincidence.
AS soon, however, as the detective
had left the room the inspectors whole
manner changed. With the glitter Of
excitement in his alert eyes he turned
to me and explosively said:
Quick, let me see that yellow
scrap"
had placed it carefully in my wal
let after he had refused my request.
AS l drew it out now he almost
snatched it from my hand. Putting it
on his desk beside the torn envelope,
he picked up a reading-glass and
studied both pieces carefully. His in
spection lasted for several minutes,
and meanwhile, |. too, studied the torn
envelope.
Both in color and texture the paper
was positive that they were of the
same lot. The envelope bore the adj
dress Of Andrew Elser, in West Twen-
ty-third street. Part of the postmark
most of it, in fact-had been de-
stroyed. as If in the careless opening
Of the letter with the finger. All that
was decipherable was a capital "A'
and part of another letter that might
have been either an IN" or an "R." In
the lower part of the circle was frag-
ment OF letter that looked as If it
might have been an IN" l noticed,
too, that the stamp had been stuck on
rather carelessly, in a lopsided man
ner.
My friend, his inspection completed,
turned to me alphabetically.
Il beg your pardon, Harding Kent"
he said, you were entirely right.
These two bits of paper are key-notes
in an important mystery, one that it is
well worth my while to try to solve"
What made you change your mind
so suddenly" l asked, for though I
quite agreed with him, his manner
had puzzled me not a little.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-03
CHAPTER III.
The Second Clue.
You are

"I can't do it, Harding. You are
asking an impossibility.'
I was sitting in Inspector Davis
room in the post-ofice building. The
first thing in the morning ] had gone
there to enlist his aid in clearing up
the mystery that hung over the Far
IRISH home. With the confidence based
on a friendship that had it's begin
nings in boyhood association l felt
sure he would do all he could to help
me. / wanted, if possible, to learn
through him whence had come the
yellow letter.
Miller Davis, though only year old
er than 1, already had become one of
the governments most trusted secret
agents. His rise in the service had
been phenomenally rapid. The rob-
berry of the post-office where he was
employed had given him his start. A
little later, with the merest thread to
follow, he had run to earth a skilful
band of stamp counterfeiters, and
three of it's members were now serv-
ing long terms. Only year ago, when
ali the other inspectors had failed to
find the flaw in the registry service
that permitted a red-striped sack with
two hundred thousand dollars worth
of registered mail to disappear, Da-
Wis, putting his keen, analytical mind
on the case, within week had dis
covel~d the flaw in the system and
only few days later had arrested the
ex-convict who had profited by it.
With the natural interest of an old
friend I had followed his career and
was familiar with most of his brilliant
achievements. Even though the scrap
which was puzzling me had no en-
velope and bore no postmark, so conf
dent was in his far-reaching powers
/ would hardly have been amazed if he
had told me all about it as soon as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-03
"AII About the Suicide" He HawIed.

''All ABOUT the SulcIde," he BaWled.
nection between these events. More
than ever / was anxious to find Gran
dali, yet I felt that the janitor had
told me all he knew. I could see in
the young brokers' departure guilty
knowledge Of the shadow descending
on the Parrish home. Surely his fight
was confession.
There was nothing to be gained by
further questioning of the janitor.
From the manner of Cranda1l's depar-
ture it would be useless to look for
him at either of the clubs to which he
belonged. 1 might try to trace him
through the taxicab, which he had
probably called from the University
Club near by, but that could wait until
later. Just now l felt it my duty to
hasten back to Louise and tell her Of
this new development.
AS 1 turned from the door a news
boy with an armful of evening extras"
thrust one at me. Impatiently
waved him away.
"AlI about the suicide" he bawled
as he darted off after another passer-
By.
Quickly I pursued him and fairly
snatched one Of his papers from him.
Had the reporters, after all, learned Of
the tragedy in the Parrish home? Doc
tor Wilcox and I had discussed the
matter of notifying the police and the
coroner. We both felt that it would
be wiser not to communicate with
| them, for such a course would newt
ably bring publicity.
! There was enough agony in the Far
IRISH home without having this sorrow
full secret blazoned to a curious world
in three-inch type, without having a
horde of reporters and camera men
constantly surrounding the house. Be-
sides, ii katharine recovered, sooner
or later she would be sure to learn
what the papers had said. The knowl-
| edge that her foolish crime against
herself had been thus sensationally
! proclaimed would be a blow from
which the sensitive girl-hitherto
| jealousy shielded-would never re-
cover. If she should not recover-Doc-
| tor Wilcox and I were trusting to
chance to find way Of explaining her