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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

Centerville, November 10.-(Special)-
The official count of the vote cast in Bib
county in the election Tuesday was made
on yesterday by the legal officials.
For President, Wilson received $40 votes,
Roosevelt received 17s, Debs 1O3 and Taft
40 votes. Roosevelt carried two beats out
of the 10 and one or two boxes in other
beats. His strength in Bibb county sur
l'rised the LOCAL politicians. In one beat
he got every vote cast except one, and
that was cast for Wilson. The showing
made by Taft was another surprise.
The county ticket mad no opposition and
almost the entire vote in the county was
cast for The democratic nominees for coun-
ty offices. Practically the entire vote
was cast for the jefferson county fee
am enoment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
"Down Mobile. Down Mobilew

A. Jax Davis and his esteemed friend
and co-partner upon many strange and
happy adventure. Walter Mills, are spend
ing a few days in Mobile and environs.
They propose to slaughter few ducks
il the said ducks are not flying too high,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
TALLAPOOSA

Daoovile, November 10.-(Special.)-The
official vote of Tallapoosa county for
President was as follows: Wilson 1856,
Roosevelt Isl, Taft "a. The vote on The
Jefferson county fee amendment was:
Yes 1853 No 40.
The new county officers elected were j.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
Mr.. TardY Pulls a Joke

A story was told by a friend of {.
Nj. Tardy of a recent trip into Birming-
ham. The obsequious attendant upon
the Pullman had whisked the clothing of
three travelling men with unaccustomed
energy.
What can we give you. George?" Mr..
Tardy inquired
only what your generosity permits
smiled the porter.
We'll, boys. let's give three cheers for
George" said Mr.. Tardy.
Hip, hip, hurrahl'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

J. 7. Southgate of C. c. Snider, whole
sale cigars and tobacco ON First ave-
nue. rolled" in Saturday afternoon to
confer with his boss on the increased
sale of the latest 'cheroot.'
Mr.. Southgate is the real up-to-date
traveller, for he makes" his terrific
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

Tangier, November 1o.-sir Reginald
Lister. British minister to Morocco
since 1908. died today. He was born
in 1865 and served in many of the
British embassies and legations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
Will Serve Turkey Dinner

Ladies of the Walker Memorial church
at Eayton will serve turkey dinner to-
day tomorrow and Wednesday from IL
TO g. o clock at the Broyles Furniture
company. 2017 Third avenue, and the
general public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

and they will also spend a few hours
pleasantly, let it be hoped. trying to
beguile some unsuspecting member of
the finny tribe into dangling with their
cruel fishing line. The two popular tray.
cling men propose to enjoy themselves for
few days and who shall gainsay
them?''
Mr.. Davis and Mr. Mills will return
home this week probably.
Charles 3. FAIR, who has been i'll for
some weeks in Columbus, was in Brming-
ham last week.
Two we'll known travelling men,
Withers Clay and Charles Echols, both
of Birmingham commercially, were in
jured in the recent Louisville and Nash
vile wreck near Cunningham. Their in
juries were not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 10.-Forecast for
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and east
Texas: Fair Monday and fuesdfy
Georgia: Fair Monday; warmer in east
and south portions; Tuesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
British Cruiser at Smyrna

Smyrna, November 10-The British
cruiser Yarmouth and the Dutch cruiser
Gelderland anchored in the harbor to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

then claims that he started to go after
an officer, leaving the negro in charge
of his son. The two men state that
when Cousson started off the negro broke
and ran and that after shouting to him
to halt, the elder Cousson shot him with
the shotgun. the load of bird shot TAX
ing effect in his neck and shoulders.
The negro, in his statement to tie dep
uty sheriffs, denied the allegation eiat
he had gone into Cousson's house to steal
He says he is employed in the mines at
Ishkooda, and came from Gainesville,
Ga, only two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
FURTHER OFFICIAL RETURNS
FROM TUESDAYS ELECTION

M. Burnett, superintendent of education;
w. d. O'Brien, tax collector; j. II. Hdr-
per, tax assessor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

Judge ". L. Pratt, who was very pain
fully injured by a fall in Montgomery a
few days since. is improving, although ne
is still confined to his room.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

f. p. Dunnam, grand treasurer of the
United Commercial Travellers, Is making
trip over two adjoining states in the
interest of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
LEE

Opelika November 10-(Special)--I the
official canvas of the Lee county returns
a slight change was made in the total vote
as follows: Wilson 1179 Taft 43, Roose-
welt 43, Debs 60. Abolish amendment COZ,
no 2SS. The Lee county officers elected
were: Assessor, George w. Simms; col
lector, w. NJ. Bass; treasurer, M. M.
Dunn; superintendent of education, ].
A. Albright; commissioner First dic,ssct
J. A. Guitars; Third district Wiley Rusk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

Nit Newman dropped in to pay his
weekend visit to "Bill" Maxim, Satur-
day afternoon. After the confab was
over Bill said the Tennessee Milling COM
pany would continue to do business for
another week at least as Nit had prom.
ised to mop up on sales this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

According to T. L. Means the blond
haired drummer Teller" OF Goodall-
Brown, a few of the local travellers have
formed a hunting club with a clubhouse
in Decatur, where Mr.. Means asserts
there is some duck hunting. Anyone
wishing to go duck or geese hunting or
to hear stories about it-call on Mr..
Means on any Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

". +. Donovan one OF The proprietors
of the w. Il. Donovan Company on Nor
ris avenue, is on tour of inspection
of the branches of the firm in Memphis,
Tenn. Atlanta and Augusta, Ga. Mr..
Donovan wired in to Rich Quick
Blackford his confederate in the butter
and egg business, that prospects on the
road were never better and advised
"Blackie" to look over the automobile
catalogues for the latest in touring cars
for 1913, as there was a large harvest
of filthy lucre in sight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
National President Coming

ID. w. Michaux, the national president
of the Travellers Protective association,
will visit Birmingham early in Decem-
Der, according to letter received last
week by +. J.. Means of Goodal-B Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
FIFTY THREE DROWN IN WRECK
 OF STEAMER NEAR ABERDEEN

Aberdeen, Scotland, January 1S.-Fif- ty-three of the crew of the British steamer Wistow Hall were drowned this morning when the steamer foundered on the rollers of Buchan off the coast of Aberdeenshire. Only Captain Stoddart and three of the crew reached shore.
 The Wistow Hall had a terrible ex- perience in the gale. Captain Stod- dart, who was resuscitated after long period of unconsciousness, related q story of extremely tempestuous weather from the time of leaving the Tyne Mon day. Captain Stoddart was making his first voyage as commander of the Wis tow Hall. owing to the illness of the regular master Since Monday the crew had no food or drink and all of them huddled in the engine room, not daring to venture to the foreeastle to procure supplies. The scene from shore was narrowing. The vessel soon broke up and the crew clung desperately, but every wave claimed it's victim. Noth- ing could be done to help the men and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
1 EXPECT NUMBER OF
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Activity With Harmony in Tennessee

Nashville, Tenn., January 1S.-With democratic harmony officially agreed on in Tennesse the immediate future is ex- pected to witness a number of an nouncements for office, the nominations for which are to be made in the primary of April 27.
 Just how the action of the leaders will be accepted by the rank and file of the two factions remains to be seen. The breach which the leaders have sought to heal is one of long standing. going back to the Carmick Patterson gubernatorial campaign in 1908, and continuing through two sessions of the legislature with no diminution of bitter ness
 Prohibition. the Carmack tragedy and the fusion election laws have all been factors to keep alive or even increase the reaction toward factional feeling, but harmony Is being sought in state wide prohibition for the state conyen- ton called for May 16, and the next legislature. Senator Luke Lea is ac- credited with being a potent s factor among the independents working for party harmony after original plans had been amended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
CONDITIONS GLOOMY
 THROUGHOUT TURKEY
Situation in Macedonia Worse Than When Abdul Hamid Was
 the Ruler

London, January 1S-Reports of special correspondents in Macedonia and other parts of Turkey, describe In the most gloomy strain the condition of affairs throughout Turkey generally to- day. According to one writer the condi- tions in Macedonia are even worse than they were under the rule of Sultan Ab- dul's reign. There is a complete ab- sence of security for life and property and the authorities appear to be unable to stay the tide of lawlessness. Another writer says that similar conditions exist in Northern Albania and that the first outbreak may be expected to occur in that region.
 Unrest in Turkey is fully realized by the European powers who are anxious to bring about a cessation of hostility between Turkey and Italy before the season Is sufficiently advanced for the Macedonians and Albanians to begin their campaign of guerrilla warfare
 The whole country from the Aegean sea to the Adriatic is ripe for rebellion.
 Bulgaria and Greece are maintaining the most respectful attitude in their re- lations with Turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
Morse's Career

New York, January 1S.-Charles w. Morse's rise to prominence in the business world was sensational and rapid and his fall spectacular. A career that began to all intents and purposes with his gaining control of the ice business in Maine in the late eighties and continued through his practical domination of the ice stu- ation in this section in later years culmi- ma ted about the time of the financial pan-c of 1907 He was then in control of upwards of a dozen banks. of steamship companies operating nearly 100 vessels and was a dominating influence in a score of corpor- ations.
 It was as vice president of the Nationa, Bank of North America that Morse was convicted of the crime which sent him to Atlanta. He involved financial oper- ations alleged to have been carried on for some time before his indictment in 1908. he was charged with being guilty of mis- application of the funds of the bank and with making false entries in the books of the bank He was found guilty in a trial that lasted several months. and was sen tenced to 15 years in the federal prison The case, was appealed and conviction on certain counts was not sustained, but ef- forts to overturn the jury's verdict as a whole were unsuccessful. and on January 3. 1910, Morse began serving his sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"Nobody's Widow"

Avery Hopwoods sparkling comedy ssNobody's Widow" was given capital presentation at the Jefferson theater last night by Miss Blanche Bates and her company. The versatility of Miss Bates is admirably illustrated in this play, quite a departure from the plays in which she has formerly appeared. To say that the star meets every require ment of the comedy with delightful verve and a skillful touch that leaves nothing wanting, would be but doing her simple justice. The play is itself extremely clever and Miss Bates has a part that affords her many opportuni- ties.
 The excellence of tho supporting com pany, particularly Bruce McRae, fine and capable actor, added much to the pleasure of the performance. MT. Me Rae has appeared in a great variety of parts and he is generally considered one of the foremost leading men on the American stage. As the Duke of More land in the Hopwood comedy he ably seconds the star and plays the opposite role with an artistic precision that Is good to see. Adelaide Prince Betty Jackson had the only other part of any Importance and did very well without doing quite as well as she might have done.
 The lines of the play commend them selves by their sparkle and while the comedy in one or two places seems forced for the most part, il is apt and spontaneous. The plot of the piece is concerned with a fascinating woman who has separated from her husband an incorrigible rake, the Duke of More land. It happens that the husband and wife meet at Palm Beach, where the duke begins an ardent campaign to win back the woman who has sent him packing. He succeeds, of course, but not without a great many complica- tions, which are at times highly divert ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
M'FARLAND REFUSES
 TO MAKE STATEMENT
Will Not Discuss Indictment Returned Against Him by Pittsburg
 Grand Jury

Greenville, Tenn, January 1S.-The Rev. ". |. Mcfarland, former head of the academic department of the Pittsburg in connection with the death of his for mer secretary, Elsie Dodd Coe, early to- day said:
 T have no statement to make now. I am expecting the officers from Pitts burg today and l will tell my story to the grand jury when I get there.
 "As to my innocence or guilt my friends will have to judge for themselves, and from my judgment So far as l know Miss Coe never wandered from the path of virtue, She was like a child to me. ] loved her as I would my own daugh- ter''
 In answer to further questioning, Dr. Mcfarland said that he was In Pittsburg last fall when he addressed a young peoples society. He refused to state whether he was in Pittsburg in January, saying that it was nobodys business but his own.
 Dr. Mcfarland declared that he had previously made frequent visits to Pitts burg. He also said that he was acquaint- ed with Ro1lin Mcconnell of Chicago, who represents a Greenville firm in that city, and who it is also claimed was mentioned in Miss Goes dying statement as being responsible for her condition.
 Dr. Mcfarland said he did not know the nature of McConnell's alleged rela- tions with Miss Coe. Mrs. Mcfarland arrived hafe last night and Is staying at hotel. Dr. Mcfarland had not be- come aware that his wife had reached Greenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
NewIands Not a Candidate

Washington, D. C., January 1S.-Sena- tor Francis G. Newlands of Nevada to- day declined to permit the use of his name as a. candidate for the democratic presidential nomination and declared himself in favor of the candidacy of Woodrow Wilson.
 Senator Newlands had received the lndorsement of the Nevada legislature, as well as pledges of support from sev- eral Pacific and intermountain states, A statement from Senator Newlands says:
 "The movement for higher political standards inaugurated by Bryan has made a profound impression upon both parties and has produced a new crop of statesmen differing in ideals and stand ards from those of previous genera tion Among these Woodrow Wilson has become a national voice and has become, to a greater degree than any one else, 1t is believed, except Bryan, representative of the democratic con- science g'HA
 Tt is evident that the big interests have isolated Wilson and made him the special object of attack There is all the more reason, therefore, that the democrats of Nevada and the west should recognize him as the true pro- gressive leader and rally to his sup port"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
HOUSE IS ENTERED BY THIEF Believe He Was Looking for Some Official
 Papers

Los Angeles, January 1s-A burglar to- night ransaeked the residence of Oscar Lawler, United States special prosecu- tor in the local dynamiting probe, and escaped with little money The police think the burglar sought papers relat- ing to indictments returned by the grand jury.
 Washington, January 1S.-While in Washington last week Oscar Lawler re- ceived a telegram from his wife saying an attempt had been made by burglars to enter his home, and urged his re- turn to Los Angeles. At the time he thought nothing of it and told his friends he did not believe any effort was being made to obtain official papers.
 The authorities based this belief upon the fact that much valuable silverware and other articles of value were left scat tered over the floors and tables
 The burglar it was found had entered by cutting out a rear window, probably njuring himself in doing so. He mad visited every room in the house and every drawer was found to have been opened.
 It was while he was going through the dresser in the room occupied by Miss Hattie Lawler sister of the govern ment prosecutor, that he was discovered. Miss Lawler was awakened by the noise and screamed. The man dashed for the front door and escaped His movements in the house could be traced by trail of blood.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawler were not at home Iawler being in the east and Mrs. Law Ter visiting some friends in a nearby town.
 The police say I.awler kept no papers relating to the work of the grand jury in his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
Aborn Opera Company

On account of the great size and expense of transportation of the or ganization. the Aborn English Opera double cast, chorus and orchestra, in- eludes only few engagements of one, two or three nights in its annual tour of America, confining it's attentions mainly to the cities which will war rant stay of one week or longer. Consequently the coming of this big organization to the Jefferson theatre to present Verdfs melodiously beauti- frl 'Il Trovatore" at the Friday matt nee and Puccinis beautiful Madam Butterfly" Friday night. is viewed as one of the most important events of the local season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
MRS. MATILDA W. | CRUIKSHANK DIES
Was Mother of George M. Cruikshank, Editor of
 Birmingham Ledger

Mrs Matilda W. Cruikshank, aged st years, mother of George M Cruikshank, editor of the Birmingham Ledger. died last night at o'clock at the residence of her son, PSI Linden street.
 Mrs. Cruikshank's s death is attributed to old age. The end came quietly and without sickness. She was known to be failing all days yesterday and about dark it was seen that she could not we. She is survived by one son and one daughter, George NJ. Cruikshank of this city and Miss Clara F. Crukshanll of Talladega.
 Sue was the oldest inhabitant of Talla- dega when she moved here two or three years ago. having moved there in 1850 as a bride. She was the widow of Marcus Cruikshank a former congreeman from the Talladega district and an editor of note of Taladega. She moved here from Talladega two or three years ago to take up her residence with her son. She had been living with her daughter Mrs. Ed Stone, since the death of her husband. Mrs. Stone died preceding Mrs. Cruik- shank's removal here.
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
FIVE KILLED IN
 GEORGIA WRECK
The South Atlantic Limited ColIides With Freight
 Train

Atlanta, January 1s.-Engineer William Clark of Macon, Ga, negro porter and three negro passengers, two of them women, were killed in a wreck at Jones' boro, Ga, 20 miles south of Atlanta, at an early hour this morning, when the South Atlantic limited train, handled by the Central of Georgia railroad between here and Macon, eollided with a freight erain.
 Baggagemaster Puckett of Atlanta was slightly injured. Reports from the rail road as to the extent of the wreck are to the effect that none of the white passengers was seriously injured, though . number sustained cuts and bruises
 The South Atlantic limited is operated between Cincinnati and Jacksonville, Fla, by the Louisville and Nashville railroad and at Atlanta, Savannah cars of the Central are added to the train, when it takes the Central of Georgia tracks to Macon.
 No official statement of the cause of the wreck has been made. A relief train carrying physicians was sent to the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
PERSIA BECOMING
 MORE INSULTING

Teheran, January 1S.-Since the de- parture of the former treasurer general, " Morgan Sinister. the cabinets com munications to the American officials appear to have become increasingly provocative and insulting. It is gen. orally abelieyed the cabinet hopes to in- duee the Americans to abandon their contracts since the British and Russian governments do not desire their con- tinuance and Persia does not want to pay compensation in case of breach of contract.
 The foreign minister has sent a scath- ing reprimand to F. l.. Cairns who tenn porarily succeeded MT. Shuster for en- tering into direct communication with the British, Russian and American lega- tions.
 It should be understood that Ameri- cans are the sole officials In Persia whose government is not expected to support their interests other than their nersonal rights. On this account Per sian objection has been taken to Mir. Cairns actions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, January 19.-Senate-Sub- committee on election unanimously agreed to report that charges of corruption and bribery against Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin have not been proved.
 Senator Hepburn of Idaho attacked Samuel Gompers, questioning his citizen ship and saying that he was not qualified to address the Senate. Gompers was de- tended in the colloquy which ensued.
 Senator McCumber of North Dakota spoke in defense of the pending arbitra- ton treaties.
 The international salvage treaty was ratified
 Adjourned at sig D. m until 2 p. h. Monday.
 House-Democratic Leader Underwood announced that the caucus on the steel tariff would be held next Monday instead of Saturday.
 Samuel Gompers discussed injunction legislation before the judiciary committee.
 Railroad securities commission plan for publicity of corporation issues was em- bodied in a bill introduced by Harrison of New York. democrat
 Adjourned at 4:47 D. m. until noon Fri day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
.NORDAU CR|T|C|SES
 TREATY IRRIGATION

London, January 1S-The Jewish Chron- icle prints a letter from Max Nordau, the noted writer, with reference to the abrogation of the Russo-American treaty. in which he says that President Taft was compelled to denounce the treaty, but managed to do it in such a way as to enable Russia impudently to affirm that the passport question had nothing to do with it.
 Russia will not yield to the United States says Dr. Nordau. "I will not insist that no other government will initiate the United States. but the Eng fish Jews won't stir. The situation for the Jews in Russia will be worse than before and the anti-Semites in America will make American Jews pay heavily for their manful stand-that's all.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-19
Bath Rejoices

Bath Me. January 1S-The news of the pardoning of Charles w. Morse by President Taft reused the city of Bath, the birthplace of the financier, to a high pitch of excitement and joyousness to- night A band was at once called out and bOnfires were lighted on the green at Sagadopoc square. Led by the band sev- eral hundred men marched through the streets burning red fire and cheering for Morse and Taft.
 Telegrams were sent to MT. and Mrs. Morse and tc the President extending con gratulations.