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The Alaska citizen., 1912-08-19
Czar's Standing Army
 Now Numbers 1 ,450,O00

BERLIN. June l5. Another week has gone and still there is no rift in the international clouds The general European situation is still in a hopeless muddle and Rus sia is still at the bottom of the whole trouble. because no one pre- tends to know her plans and, what is even worse. no one dares make a guess at her real military strength
 While not pretending to pose as man who knows more than anybody else in regard to military matters in Russia, venture to state that from an exceedingly reliable source l know for certain that great things have happened in military Russia.
 The czar's army has, so to speak been born again during the last six years. The soldiers are in far better condition morally and physi- cally and they have full confidence in their officers
 The soldiers are taught to shoot we'll, and great care is bestowed on the training of the artillerists. In a word, the bugle note of war would today summon to the field a power ful army, the like of which the Japs never yet faced. And this remarkable change has been effected by the present war minister, his immediate predecessor General Rudigar, and the chief of the general staff. Cen eral Gerncross, who died three weeks ago.
 The statistiCian who looks only at totals. dispensing with close analy- sis of details, records with relish the noteworthy fact that in peace time Russia keeps 1,450,00O men un- der arms And in truth it is by far the most formidable standing army in the world. It outnumbers all the fighting forces of the powers of the triple alliance taken togeth- CT
 And yet when you look scrutiniz- ingly into the details the picture some how shrinks In the first place they are scattered over an immense area. Then the navy absorbs 35,- 900 of them. Frontier guards re- quire 50,000. The Cossacks contrib ute 60,000. Fortress artillery and military engineers working in fort resses give occupation to 12OOOO.
 But when you have added up all the men who are on more or less active service you will miss a large item of 100000 men. On close in- vestigation you will learn that they are immobilized, some guarding mil itary warehouses. others keeping ward over the government institu- tions. third category doing duty as rural police. watchmen and mess engers.
 In other words g per cent of the Russian army consists of non-com- batants. In fact, the redoubtable army of l,450,0O0 shrinks under stu dious gaze to 880,000.
 The serious increase in the Ger man army, which recently passed the reichstag, bringing up it's peace strength to 100000 in October, is causing grave unrest in France. France, with it's stationary popula- tion, sees Germany taking advantage of its steady human growth to build up an army against which France will powerless.
 For some years past it has been the belief of the French army that they are capable of meeting the Germans in the field and defeating them. That may or may not be true. But 1t is quite clear that the new policy of increase adopted by Germany means the end of that dream.
 It, therefore, now becomes the
The Alaska citizen., 1912-08-19

Auto Car leaves Fairbanks for Gil more *9;l5 a. m,, 1:40 D. m. *Connects at Ester Siding for Ester City with Parker's Auto Fairbanks Creek Stage, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings.
 c. W. JOINT Gen. Mgr.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-08-19
EARNING HIS FEE.

Breathlessly he rushed into the lawyers office. My next door neighbor is learning to play the cor net" he exclaimed The man Is public nuisance. What would you advise me to do?"
 Learn to play the trombone" re- piled the astute lawyer Ten dol lars, please"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-08-19

Rubber stamps, ink pads, daters, all sold at the Citizen office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
NOTHING DONE AT
 PEACE MEETING
Operators and Union Men Have Trouble Finding
 Common Ground

Charleston, w. Va, September 1.-The conference of West Virginia business men, coal operators and miners called for today by Governor Glasscoek to dis cuss conditions in the Kanawha coal fields now under martiai law because of the strike of miners, adjourned late to- day without anything being accomplished.
 The meeting was called to devise means of ending the strike and plan legislation aiming at better control of the region. Jchn ?. White. international president Of Inc United Mine Workers of America. ob- 4ected csrlg in tie dsiTa efcai.sc at.nas stiike conditions wers9 tot 10 be discussed. He issued statement in which he said he conference had been called solely tor discussion of the industrial dispute act to be submitted to the next leeisla- .ure."
 The meeting was twice postponed today tc allow further time for formulation of a plan Of proc eedure and when finally | was called to order by Governor Glass cock he announced the minimum wage. .liigh cost of living and settlement of fu- lure labor troubles by arbitration wolld be discussed.
 Soon after the question of who should sit in the conference had been brought
  operators of the state that their pres ence in this conference is not to be taken as recognition of the United Mine Work CTS of America" finally created such con fusion that motion to adjourn prevailed.
 One of the striking features of the day was the appearance on the rtreets Of 109 children of striking miners brought down from the mountains by Mother Jones' They paraded the streets to- the music of q land and bearing banners with these legends: "We are the babes that sleep in the woods" and ''We want to go to school and not to the mines" The children. miners leaders said wee among those compelled to live mucn in the open since martial law was declared.
 Disappointed over the outcome of the conference Governor Glasscock to- night made a statement in which he said
 "All the questions included in my call for the meeting which ended so abruptly today will be turned over to the commission investigating mine conditions with instructions to make a report such as they emay deem proper. In sthe meeting today the coal oper- ators created conditions which the conference apparently could not ac- cept 1 am very sorry
 "The failure of the meeting to pro- duce tangible results will have no ef- feet on the Cabin Creek an1 Paint Creek strikes exfept to intensity the situation" said State Labor Commis- sioner I. V. Barton. .'It now resolves itself into a question of endurance be- tween operators and men Reports to Adjutant General Elliott here tonight showed no disturbances in the strike section.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
SUFFRAGETTES
 ARE TRODDEN ON

London. September 21.-Suffragettes who attempted to break Up meeting of David George Lloyd at Llanystumdwy. Wales, were given short shrlft. MT. George was reared in the home of his uncle, boot maker. The chancellor of the oxchequer was presenting the village with an .fnsti- tute when the melee occurred. The suf- fragettes had asked the demonstration should not be interrupted. Then game the militant followers. The speaker had hardly opened his mouth before the fa- milar cry of Votes for women was heard from all corners. The crowd. losing It's temper, handled the women roughly. Some were trodden on
 ' One suffrs gette was thrown over a hedge and the clothes were torn from tho backs of others After this tile snIra- gettes refralned from interruptifi', The chancellor said the insttrution Was not due to his benevolenei Dut to tho depth of his enemies hatrc3. He had spent on the institution sSe.ee1 which hfie been given to him as damages in libe suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
RUSSIA AND BRITAIN
 ID DIVIDE PERSIA
English Press Preparing
 Public Mind for It
DIVISION IS DIFFICULT
Balkan States Await Result of Con- ference With Great Interest--Will Have Vital Effect on Crisis
 in the Near East

London September 1.-The practical di- vision of Persia between Great Britain and Russia appears alnrn as s;ircd assl lesuil oi ,stfersnees s,,h ,'eretls sa2- onoff inc Russian foreign i.lin.stef, nas had with British statesmen Ali the news papers, which are in the closest touch with the foreign office, particularly the Times, looked upon recently as Sir Ed ward cirey's mouthpieoe, are forecasting this arrarsement and are apparently pre- pairing tho public mind for it. The neces- sity of preserving order in the interests of trade is the principal reason advanced.
 The Manchester Guardian and other lib- efal papers oppose the project bitterly. The Guardian says: The foreign office, although not ordinarily over-solctous about trade interests. knows well how to quote them for it's own ends"
 Since the signing of the Anglo-Rus- sian convention of 19o7 for the malnte- nance of Persia independence and h. tegrity. and Incidentally. for the diyi- sion of tho country into British and Rus sian spheres of influence, there has been a steady growth of this Influence and q cOfTespOrulnK sfFlnkdke or l1utpcHucnct in Persia The exact division of terri tory wi'l not be easy The Russian pa pers claim Teheran. If the Emperor gets the capital. Great Britain's share will be decidedly the smaller value.
 Some of the liberal papers bewail the disappearance of Persia as the buffer state and foresce q great increase in the Brit ish military establishment when the Brit ish-Russian boundary is drawn across the
 middle Of what Is now Persia.
 Nowhere is the outcome of the confer ence between Sir Edward Grey and M
 Sazanoff awaited with greater interest than in the capitals of the Balkan states, as 1t Is believed that they have vital bearing or the crisis in the near east the gravity of which, unless the powers induce Turkey immediately to introduce reforms in Macedonia. all are agreed upon. The representatives in London of Bulgaria, Servia, Greece and Montenegro are watching closely the progress of the conversations which began in London to. day and will be continued at Balmora castle on Monday.
 There is no confirmation here of the reported alliance of the four Balkan, states to make common cause against Turkey but 1t is acknowledged that a rapproach.
 ment exists for their protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
NO TROUBLE IN
 COPPER STRIKE

Bingham. Utah. September 21.-Nothing in the appearance of this mining camp today suggested trouble such as was feared five days ago when 4j00 men ex- changed their tools for firearms and cele- brated their mastery of the mines by prornscuous firing
 Despite the appearance of calm there was a sinister suggestion in the activi- ties of The peace officers in strengthen ing their forces. now raised to 300 armed deputies ana survey of the district with an eye to military strategy by officials of the national guard
 The interpretation put upon these prep aratiobs was that the mining companies led by the Utah Copper company, were about to make an attempt td operate their mines with non-union men.
 General Manager Jacklins of the Utah Copper coinrany insists that majority of the men were not in sympathy yitll the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Wilson demands Nichols release in
 peremptory note.
 Republicans open campaign in Ohio.
 Russia and Britain to divide Persia.
 Democracy must be progressive, says
 Wilson.
 Roosevelt denounees Wilson. 2-Brown suggests changes to Judge Pel-
 ham
 Woman gored by infuriated COW. 3-Anniston engaged In water war
 Homes in Eufaula in great demand. 4-Parker will talk on water project 6-New board will use conyiets on Jeff
 ferson roads.
 Lanes attorneys file demurrers.
 Governor Glenn tells what he would
 do if he were governor.
 Able attorney wanted by railroad com
 mission.
 Company exonerated of wood alcohol
 charge.
 Tenants filling American Trust 6--t'rges legislation to aid agriculture. TT C. l. opens new mine.
 Roosevelt will not reach Birmingham S-Lively scramble for Hobson's seat
 promised.
 Catlett's praise for Birmingham 9--can now finance the heavy crops. 10-Two witnesses in Hot Springs case l1-Ten years Of Alabama.
 At the churches. l3-Argeitina and France friendly. 14-Sports. 15- Southern league averages 6-Footbail gossip from southern col
 lezes. : 17-Pnbl!c schools well organized % State fair will be greatest in history of
 south. 23-No first year men at medical school
 Famous botanist at the university, 26-Socicty. 27-How Yankee slept during battle 2s- Editoiris comment. 29-Men Who Have Made Alabama By B. r Riley, D. D.
 Tho Assumption of Nogi-By George Eavef. D. D. Of Democratic Vistas-By A. B. Bealle Heart to Heart Talks-By Edwin A Nyc Law Reform By A. Latady. 30-River causes frontier dispute. 3l-M More missionaries penetrate Thibet. s2-The Romance Of a Young Man-By Myrtle Miles. .2-Prince begs food at castle door. 34--Automobile gossip. 35 Secrets of the deep revealed by abbe a.-Colone Kirbey tells of big run of luck 39-The luxury of beautiful r.rs. 40-Police nunt for kidnape1 boy 4l-Things in which Birmingham women are interested. 42-Doom of the lion throughout Africa. 42- English reporter had hard time 44-Mandy. 4E--Markets
 4s-The Book Shelf 4I- Wholesale dealers keep pace with city Wholesalers alive to spiri. of times. 43-Dealers alert for growing husiness. 50- Birmingham can supply any want, Wholesalers helping to make Birming. ham great. f 52-Our Young Folks B. London Society. 54-Theatres. S5-Bill Vines on George W. Perkins. 5er-A Classic in Page. 51-Lsura Jean Libbey's page. l Common Sense in the Home-By Ma rion Barland. 1 59-Theory of the suiclde-By Hugh w Roberts | O. Mountain Capital of Coata Rica- BS l Frank c. Carpenter. l Rea. Romances of the Business World si-Disgng up city of the Good samar
 itan. | 62-Evolrtion of an Idea. 6s-Tax Law Problems-By H. Y. Brooke 1 Yarns of the Courthouse Gang-B, Wellington yandiyer s4-The Work Of the House-By Osca l ". Underwood. | 65--Old Doc Yak lss-D Danny Dreamer. sr.. and sambo f7-I. .oos oct fnr' Motorcycle Mike. sS-Oid Opie Dilldoek's Stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
DEMOCRACY MUST BE PROGRESSIVE, SAYS GOV. WILSON The Democratic Nominee Speaks at Jersey City
 and HObOken OPPOSES SMITH
 FOR THE SENATE Warns People Against Voting for a Reactionary-Says Smith Tried to Block Progressive Legisla-
 ton in New Jersey
MIR. UNDERWOOD WILL
 SPEAK IN CONNECTICUT

New Haven, Conn, September 21. Announcement was made here to- day that Representative oscar W. Underwood of Alabama would be in this state October i3. IA, l5 and IS. speaking at Hartford. Waterbury, Bridgeport and New Haven on be- half of Governor Woodrow Wilson's presidential candidacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
MISS LUCY STEVENS
 HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Miss Lucy sevens who resides at l1s south Twentieth street. was late yester- day afternoon the victim of an automo- bile accident at the corner of Avenue and Twehty-fourth street, when car belonging to the Birmingham Motor com pany and drivne by Frank wirion. struck her to the ground She was not seriously hurt and was taken to the Iiillman hos pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
The American Ambassador Ignores Usual Channels of
 Diplomatic Intercourse
AN AMERICAN IS
 BEING PERSECUTED
He Will Be Freed if It Is Necessary to Land Marines at Tampico.
 Confined in Filthy, Over < crowded Jail

Mexico City. September 21.-1gnoring the usual channels of diplomatic inter- course the American ambassador, Hen " Lane Wilson, has made peremp- tory demand on Governor Matias Guer- Ia. of the state of Tamaulpas, for the immediate release from the jail at Tampico of W c. Nichols, an Ameri- can fruit grower. Nichols was arrested six months ago on a charge of having killed bandit, Caballos, whose appre- hension the authorities had attempted for many months
 The embassy was authorized by the administration at Washington to em- ploy whatever means he considered necessary to bring about an ameliora- ton of Nichols condition. Ambassador Wilson says he will gain his release even if it is necessary to land marines from the United States cruiser Des Aloines. now at Tampico.
 Treatment Is Persecution
 The American ambassador regards the treatment accorded Nichols by the tfexfcan authorities as persecution and has so stated in his message to the governor. In support of this belief he points to the fact that Mexican has confessed In court to being the slayer of caballos.
 This confession was disregarded by the court The Mexican was not ar rested and the process against Nichols was continued on an appeal from the sentence of eight years imprisonement. The appeal is being heard beiore the court at Ciudad Victoria. the state cap ital.
 The jail in which Nichols is confined Is filthy and overcrowded Ambassador E Wilson has been treating the matter fer several months Automatically. but has accomplished little. In his note to the governor the ambassador reminded him that his message was not official but that 1t was to be considered none the less authoritative. He demanded that Nichols be placed in surround Ing more sanitary and in keeping with the usage of civilized countries pend ing proceedings against him, which Ambassador Wilson suggested be hast ened
 Killing Near Tampico
 Tile killing of Caballos occurred near Tanapico. Nichols had been vested with authority to arrest the desperado which he did He was taking him to Tampco on U train when in the confusion at 8 crowded station the captive escaped. Nichols and a big crowd pursued him. Nichols admits firing but the evidence showed that he fired in the air. The body of Caballos was found later sew eral hundred yards from the spot with bullet through the heart.
 Nichols high character has been tes- tified to by petition signed by hun dred American residents of Tamaulipas which was sent to the embassy begging intercession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
PLUNGE 75 FEET
 IN AUTO TO DEATH

Los Angeles, Cal. Sertember 2i.-choos- ing death in a dark, dreary canyon pit in preference to life without the love each craved. Niles C. Folsom young lawyer of Los Angeles. and Tnelmh .Bartee. g woman of San Diego. much older than Fo,rom. pIuilssd $ feet oF the Topango tfail late tonight in ah automobile and 'wsre eru.iied to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
REPUBLICANS OPEN
 CAMPAIGN IN OHIO
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
 Speaks in Columbus
IGNORES BULL MOOSE
Dr. John WesNy Hill Denounces Col. Roosevelt and Eulogizes Presi- dent Taft-Lodge Reviews
 Acts of Congress

Columbus, O., September I.-The na- tional and state republican campaigns were opened here today and officially put
 in full swing at two mass meetings by number of speakers supplied by the na- tional and state campaign committees.
 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered the keynote speech, in which he eulo- gized the republican party denounced the democratic party and practically ignored the progressive party.
 The Rev pr. John Wesley flill of New York. president of the international peace forum, was strong in his denuneiation of Theodore Roosevelt and in his praise Of the President.
 The line of cleavage in this campaign which we are opening in the President s home state is easy to follow declared pr. Hill Its the republican party against the red flag of socialism on one hand and the black flag of free trade on the other hand,
 The American public is so blinded by the dust of his diplomacy that they cant i see the greatness of President Taft, whom l present to you as the greatest progress sive that has apepared in our national ] history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
Bull Moose Sustained

Reno. New, September 2l.-The. Nevada supreme court fast night sustss.hed the right of the progressive parry ts' have its candidates nominated by petition placed on the official ballot under the heading. 'progressivs party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
YOUNG GIRL SLASHES
 EYEBALL IN DARK

Troy, September 21.--Stooping to strike . match on the floor last night Miss Min nie, June. prominent young woman of this place. broke her eyeglasses on a chair in the dark. A piece of glass slashed an eyeball and destroying It's sight beyond recovery. She mad Just re- turned from q rehearsal of au amateur theatIdcal pcrforruance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
Visits Five States

Harrisburg, Pa, September ai.-- Gov Woodrow Wilson travelled home ward today from his first real cam paign trip since he was nominated for the presidency. In the last five days he visited Iowa, south Dakota. Min nesota. Michigan and Ohio.
 ,It Is hard for me to view the trip objectiyely," the governor said today when ed. What interested me most was the friendliness of the people to- ward me and the friendly look tn their faces l observed especially that the plainest fellows were the most cordial. They seemed to feel that there was no ofrishness and that l was aptly ac- cessible to all of them. The trip of course was an experience. I am little the worse for the wear. but I have ell ioyed talking to the great crowds and meeting them. They seemed so inter- ested and attentive.'
 With reference to his reception In Columbus, Ohio he said this:
 "It was extraordinary. It reminded me of q Jersey outpouring and l felt thoroughly at ease"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
Madero Given Thirty Days

Fl Paso, Tex, September 2.-Ministei Calero. when he left Washington i've weeks ago. carried to President Madero warning from the state department to put down the revolution in 9 dayi, accord ing to Juan Pedro Didapp tonght. Senor Didapp comes here directly from Wash ington where he asserts he represented the Zapata revolution in the south pi Mexico.
 He says he also can speak for the Orozco revolution that Francisco De La Barra will be acceptable both to Zapats and Orozco as a provisional president. warranting the suspension of hostilities in all the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22
coRrsE COMES TO LIFE

Enterprise, Miss. Septe,nbcf s1.-- Funeral arrangements were being made yesterday afternoon for James Lee of Mehan Junction. a village not far from here, whom his physician had pronouncei dead of typhoid fever early in the morning when the supposed corpse reused to consciousness. Medical assistance was hurriedly secured and Lee is now expected to recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22

Yokohama, Japan. September 2i.-rhe American Secretary of State Philander c. Knox, was the guest Of honor at a dirr Ter a!een here tonisAI " members of shc American colony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-22


 Jersey City. N. J., September T.-Gov. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed tonight in speech on the New Jersey senatorial situation that the only condition upon which tho democratic party can gain the confidence of the nation Is that it should have itself through and through absolutely committed to progressive pol icy"
 The governor spoke here and at Ho- bosen ili opposition to the candidacy of former United States Senator James smith. Jr., and in behalf of Representa- tive William Hughes for the office of the state primary election next Tuesday. The governor declared it was his duty to warn the people that James Smith. Jr, was reactlonary. He declared fl was no personal contest and if Mir. Smith was his dearest friend and held the same opinions that he does" the goyer- nor would feel obliged to oppose him. T have never been aware of any per sonal feeling on my part in anv political contest against any individua' said the governor. "The United States is not acters merely; 1t is not choosing them fur their like ability; but it Is choosing them because they understand the interests of America at this present moment And many man bred in the old sonool oe nnittiss Is being rejected now not because she does not hold his convictions Aonestly but because he holds cn3vlci!ol.s from 5salhshb tte country has turned away