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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
FORT OF RICHMOND. MAY 81. 1917.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-01
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-01
COUNTRY-CURED BACON

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
WESTERN GOLFERS
 BEGIN FIRST ROUNDS

Denver July 17.-Warren K. Wood, Homewood Golf club, Chicago, defeated Mason Phelps of Chicago, former cham pion, up and to play in the first 1S- hole match for the amateur champion ship of the association.
 c. N. Ndridge, Dallas, defaulted to J. Dewitt of Colorado Springs.
 Charles Evans, Jr, Edgewater. defeat cd V Whitney. San Franciso, 3 up to play.
 D. F. Sawyer, Wheaton, defeated J. A. IIubbaen, Des Moines, 1 up.
 K F. Edwards, Midlothian, defeated w. Fairbanks. Denver, 1 up 20 holes
 w. Hertig. Minneapolis, defeated J, w. Broad. Dallas, up to play. E. $. Armstrong, Los Angeles, defeated A. Stillwell Beverly, up and to play. r. Hale, Skoltie defeated Al Calm, up and to play F. M. P. Taylor- ColoRdo Springs, de- feated R. E. McCraclen, Denver, up and to play 1 P H. Hyde, Wichita defeated S. G. Stickney, St. Louis. 1 up in 20 holes | l.. J. Hopkins, SkoNie, defeated J. D. Cady Rock Island, 1 up. H. G. Legg. Minneapolis. defeated F 1 W. McCartney. Denver, 3 up. 1 M A. Mclaughlin Colorado Golf club defeated H. w. Treat, Seattle, up tc play.
 L. D. BromGeld Denver defeated w M. Chambers. Omaha, up to play. l J. Neville Claremont, defeated H. J 1 Eaton, Evanston, 3 up and 3 to play.
 P. A. Talbot. Jefferson City, defeated H. r. Brann, Evanston, 1 up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
BULL MOOSERS ID USE THE COLISEUM Expenses Will Be Met by Sale of Tickets to the
 Spectators

Chicago, July 17.-Members of the local committee on arrangements today decid- ed to hold the progressive party's na- tional convention at the Coliseum, August ,, instead of the Auditorium, the place first selected. The change was made in order to provide more seats for specta- tors.
 The committee also decided that the ex- penses> of the convention would be met by the sale of tickets to spectators. The prices for tickets entitling the holder to attend every session of the convention will be s10. s15 and $2o.. according to loca- tion.
 'n is plain to me that there is no in- tention on the part of the Roosevelt managers in Illinois to form a new party in this state" said Charles E. Merriam, republican candidate for mayor of Chica- go at the last municipal election in a statement issued today in explanation of his refusal yesterday to sign the call for a state convention of the third party
 The call for the national progressive convention states that: "The power of the crooked political bosses and of the privileged classes behind them is so strong in the two old party organizations that no helpful movement in the real in- terest of our country can come out of either"
 While l was doubtful as to the desir- ability and possibility of forming a new party at this time and believed it better to continue the fight to make the repub- lican party progressive, I was assured by the promoters of the new party that their firm purpose was to create an en- tirely new Organization, and to place a progressive ticket In the field in Illi- nois. In this basis I entered the pre- liminary conferences. having clearly in- dicated my position and that of the Pro- gressive Republican league.
 Tt appeared at the conference on Tues day that 1t was not the intention of those present to form a new party in Illi- ncis, but merely to nominate ndepend- ent or contesting republican electors This intention was frankly stated by some Of the participants. Others with equal frank ness declared that a third ticket would as far as the county, legislative and each such district must decide for itself. On the motion to include state officers in the call for the state convention the vote was announced as II to II.
 Tn view of this situation it seemed clear to me that the terms and spirit of the national call would not he carried out in Illinois and I therefore declined to sign the call for the state convention and several who had already signed with drew their names."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
WHITE: TESTIFIES
 AT MONTGOMERY
Condemned Negro Tells of Venable Murder-Three
 Suspects Released

Montgomery, July 17-(Speoial.) )-Arm- !stead White, condemned to die in Birmingham for the murder of a negro convict, testified before the Montgomery county grand jury today regarding the murder of Walter k. Venable. the Mont gomery merchant who was killed in his room above his store. White confessed to tho murder of Venable some time ago, at the same time duplicating several oth- CT negroes.
 The three negroes implicated were sam Lawrence, Turner Jordan and Fannie Gibbs, all of whom were placed in jail Later Jordan was released on $500 bond These three negroes were this afternoon dismissed on habeas corpus proceedings instituted by their attorneys. and Armis- tead White was taken back to Birming- ham tonight.
 White is under sentence to be hanged on August 2S for the murder of a convict named Minor. White was to have been hanged on June 21 but he was given a 6( days respite by Governor O'Neal pending an investigation of the Montgomery mur- der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
MANY COINS NOT WORTH FACE VALUE Government Has No Inten- tion of Recalling the
 Money, However

Washington, July 17.-There are prob- ably millions of dollars in gold coin cir culating in the United States which are not worth their face value, but the gov ernment has no intention of recalling the money in order that only gold of stand ard value may be in circulation.
 Should this gold be presented to the treasury or subtreasuries its owners would be the losers, because of the cnor- nous wear because of abrasions in cir culation. While the government does not require the gold coins shall be of stand ard weight to be redeemed at their face value, it has established what is known as "a limit of tolerance" which permits a loss in weight of one-half of l per cent. Below that rate the treasury makes a reduction at the rate of 4 cents per grain
 Light weight cold it is said, exists prin- ciually on the Pacific coast, where the greater bulk of the metal is in circula- ton. The financial interests west, the treasury has been advised, know two Kinds of gold-treasury gold and bank gold The former is full weight, while the latter is below the limit of toler- anee.' The worn gold never reaches the treasury or the subtreasuries. According to reports here, it is passed from bank to bank and individual to individual, like a plugged coin, and in that way main- tains it's parity of value.
 Silver coin is always worth it's face value. however much abused by the ray. ages of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 17-(7 ?. m)-The high pressure area central Tuesday night over the Carolina coast.has remained practical ly stationary, but has extended inland over Georgia and has caused displace- ment westward of the low pressure area ever the gulf. This movement of the low pressure area together with the south easterly movement has caused generally fair weather over almost the entire cen- tral basin. Rain areas embrace the east ern gulf states the middle Atlantic and eastern lake region, and a narrow belt ex- tending from Montana to Minnesota Lo- cal showers occurred also in Louisiana, Missouri and Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
MEMPHIS SPECIAL DERA|LED;; l DEAD
Trucks of Tender Leave the Track, Followed by
 Other Cars

Knoxville, July 17.-Southern railway fast passenger train No. 25, known as the Memphis special. was derailed four miles west of Bristol at 3:1o o'clock this afternoon. Bruce Hodge of Bristol, railway mail Jerk, was killed outright and M. L. lodge, his father was so badly hurt that his death is momentarily expected.
 Two other mail clerks, who were in the same car, James Gam and Ernest Pagan, both of Chattanooga, were in- jured, but probably not dangerously. No passengers are believed to be hurt
 The accident occurred Un a straight track one mile east of Vance. The en- zine and rear Pullman only remained on the track, all others going down an embankment nearly 25 feet high How ever, only the mali car rolled completely over, the other coaches remaining up- right. The wreck is attributed to the trucks of the tender leaving the track. The latter was damaged for distance of probably hundred yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
MORROW CASE IS
 NEARING THE END

Chicago, July 17.--Hearing of evidence in the case of Mrs. Rene B. Morrow, on trial for the murder of her husband, Charles B. Morrow, an inventor, was concluded today in Judge Kersten's court. and Assistant District Attorney John D. Northup began his preliminary argument to the jury He declared that the woman was guilty and should be convicted. The case will, it Is said, go to the jury to- morrow
 "The testimony of the defendant must be considered in different light in this case from that of the witnesses. who are not on Irial,' Prosecutor Northup said. 'ffhe defendant has mighty reasons for attempting to give proof In contradic. tion to the story told by the witnesses against her. There has been q strange and double defense in this trial. To ono defense only, that of suicide, should be given any consideration. The defense that MT. Morrow might have been mur- dered by the tall, unknown man described to you by witness is unworthy the re- spect of any jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
HERR|CK WORKS ON
 NEW LAND SYSTEM

Paris. Julv 1f.-With the object of pro- noting the aaricultura development of the United states, the American ambas- sador. Mvron T. Herrick has been en- gagged since May, when he received in- structions from President Taft. in gath erina and compiling material for the for mulatinr of plans for an efficient land and agricultural system
 Edwin Chauppefialh or san Anton1o, Tex. representing the American Bankers association. T. Ford of Los Angeles, R. IngaIls of Kansas and John J. Dillon of New York have arrived in Paris and will assist the ambassador in this work. Mr Herricl already has collected m- portant matter in the way of statutes re- ports and statistics regarding land mort gage banks and agricultural associations of advanced European countries.
 Ambassadof Herrlck Will make de- tailed report, in october to Secretary of state Knox hnd MT. Chamberlain will re- mort to the bankers association. No ac- lion will be taken by the government or the bankers, until the reports nave been submitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
OLDER GIVES DETAILS. OF M'NAMARA CASE.
Editor Tells Plan by Which the Famous Case Was
 Compromised

Los Angeles, July 1.-The original agreement between local representatives of labor and capital by which the Me Namara case was to be ended forever, was disclosed in detail by Fremont Older. editor of the San Francisco Bulletin who took the stand today for the defense In the bribery trial of Clarence s. -DarroW.
 The introduction of this testimony was permitted by Judge Hutton on the show ing of the defense that it would prove a lack of motive on the part of Darrow for inc bribing of Juror George N. Lock wood.
 The agreement, as outlined by Older. contemplated the pleading of guilty of James B. McNamara and the fixing of his punishment at life Imprisonment For this the prosecution not only was to dis- miss all other cases growing out of the dynamitlng of the Times building, includ- ing that of John J. McNamara, but to destroy all evidence then in possession or the prosecution.
 Another clause was that representatives of local capital were to recognize the labor unions. The question had arisen of the unwilingness of District Attorney FrederickS to consent to the dlsmlssal or the charge against John J. McNamara. and it had been agreed by MT. Darrow that if the prosecution insisted upon us the witness said 'J. J. also would be sac rificed, rather than continue the trial.
 Summoned to Los Angeles by 8 telegram from Darrow and Lincoln Steffens, the magazine writer, MT. Older said that on his arrival here on November 23 of last wear he was appraised by MT. Steffens of the plan upon which the latter was work ing with employers and citizens of Los Angeles for a truce between labor and capital. At subsequent conference with Steffens and Darrow. the witness said, he was shown a memorandum of an agree ment.
 There was q hitch, according to oider' and Harry Chandler, a son-in-law or Gen eral Otis, owner of the Times, went to District Attorney Fredericks to gain the latter's consent to agreement. After this conference Mr Darrow informed Older that Frederick would not agree to any plan bv which J. J. McNamara would escape punishment.
 What was my attitude?' Darrow asked
 Well. vou declared that you were em- rployed to save the lives of these men. and that this personal issue should not be raised"
 The witness said that at this time he was told nothing had been said to the McNamara brothers about the proposed agI cement.
 Mir. .Darrow asked the prosecution to produce Bert H. Franklin and John R. Harrington tomorrow morning, but he did not disclose his reasons for desiring the presence of the states principal wit- nesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18

Temperatures are high over the Pacific slope and the southern portion of the in- termountain plateau. and also in the west ern portion of the cotton belt. Cool wealth CT prevailed throughout the Rocky moun- tain states, the northwest and most of the lake region. Rather warm weather continued in the Ohio valley and chesa- peake bay stations.
 In the cotton belt fair hot weather con- tinued generally west of the Mississippi, although thunder showers occurred in central Texas and Louisiana.
 Rain fell also in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. Tempera- lures were moderate in all sections east of the Mississippi Continued showery and cool weather is expected in this sec tion Thursday.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations July r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
MR. jENKS OFFERED
 HIGH POST IN CHINA
Rendered Office of Financial Advisor to the Re-
 public

Picking. July 17.-Prof. Jeremiah Jenks of Columbia university and for merly of Cornell. was today offered the post of financial adviser to the Chinese republican government This marks an important step toward gov erhmental reform and shows the de- sire of the Chinese cabinet to employ expert foreign talent Other advisers are soon to be appointed. Recent nego- tiations in connection with the pro- posed Chinese loan showed the neces- sity of the assistance of advisers to the Chinese government 1t is under stood the government intends to bor- row from independent sources enough money to pay the dissatisfied troops and then bide it's time before resum- ing negotiations with the international bankers and it probably will be autumn before these begin Perhaps the gov ernment is waiting until Yuan Shi Kai has been confirmed in the presidency by popular vote and in this way re lievlng him Of the danger of acceptins z the obnoxious control of Chinese finances before his election. Hsun Hsi Lang. who retired from the finance ministry to assume control of the loans after negotiating q small loan, intends to go to Europe to discuss finance with the international bankers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
OFFICERS CLOSE ON
 TRAIL OF YEGGMEN

sylaeauga, July 17-tS tSpccial)-C officers of both Lee and Talapoosa county are close on the trail of the yesgmen who blew open the safe at Auburn Mon day night. A man who is believed 10 be implicated in the robbery was seen to board a train headed for Birmingham to- right about o'clock. while another who was seen in a local restaurant left over the Louisville and Nashville in the direc- ton of Anniston. Both are being kept under surveillance. Sheriff Lynch who was shot by one of the alleged yeggmen is recovering from his wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
COUSIN OF FRENCH
 PREMIER IS DEAD

Paris, July 17.-Jules Henri Poineare, the illustrious mathematician and cous- in of the French premier, died sudden ly today from embolism.
 A fortnight ago he underwent seri- ous operation, which apparently was successful, and the doctors in attend ance foresaw no complications.
 Jules Henri Poincare, who was pro- lessor of science at the Paris univer- sity, member of the institute and of the French academy. inspector general of mines and corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences at Wash ington, as well as of all the academies of science of Europe was 5S years old. He was a prolific author of scientihe works
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
THE THIRD PARTY HAVING
 ITS TROUBLES IN GEORGIA

Atlanta, July 17.-Indications now are that there will be two delegations from Georgia to the third party" na- tional convention in Chicago, August 5. The question involved apparently is whether the delegation shall be lilly white,' or black and tan A call was issued yesterday from the national pro- gressive headquarters by Roger De- war for convention to be held in At lanta, July 25. Today rival call was issued by the Georgia Roosevelt White and friends on next Friday.
 In the latter call the purpose of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
EDWARDS FINED
 FOR STREET FIGHT


 Mobile, July 17.--(Special.)-G E. Edwards, a swifcisman, was today fined $50 in the recorders court for attack ing Samuel Schwarz, son of Mayor Schwarz. in the early part of this month. It was shown that Edwards had as the result of a dispute roughly handled Schwarz, who had not long before left his bed after a long ill., ness.
 After the case was decided Edwards was again arraigned for engaging in a fight with R. C. Schwartz q brother of Samuel Schwarz In this case Schwarz was fined Sl0 and Edwards was dis missed. R. c. Schwarz attacked Ed wards in another part of town to avenge the attack on his brother. policeman was suspended as a result of the affair, and the whole matter was threshed out last week before the city commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
DRASTIC LIQUOR
 BILL FAVORED

Atlanta July 17.-By q vote of to s the senate temperance committee or the state legislature today recommend- ed for passage the Tippins bill. The measure, already approved by the house, is the most drastic liquor bill considered by the general assem- bly,. It would prohibit the sale of beverages containing more than halt of one Der cent of alcohol as well as impose stringent regulations on locker clubs.
 Indications are that the measure viii be made the special order of business in the senate Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18

meeting is stated as follows:
 aAction toward having Georgia prop erly represented at the convention in Chicago, August ,. will be taken by the league"
 J. St. Julian Yates, president of the league, In a statement today referred to Dewar as a "would-be boss" and declared that the black plague" would be kept out of the Roosevelt party
 We are not asking the negro to stay away" asserted MT. Yates. We say he shall stay away and we have no mental reservation that we are go- ing to treat with him on the basis ot political equality afterward."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
WISH TO COOPERATE
 WITH AMERICA

London July 17.--Francis Dyke AclSland. parliamentary under secretary for foreign affairs. in reply to questions in the house of commons today on the subject of atrocities in connection with the collec- ton of rubber in the Putu'navor district of Peru stated that the British govern ment throughout had been in close com municstion with the United States govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 17.-Forecast for Ala bama and Georgia: Local showers Thursday and Friday.
 For Mississippi: Local showers Thurs day and Friday.
 For Tennessee: Local showers Thurs day and probably Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
ITSIJAIl PESTS CAUSE
 ALARM IN MORGAN

racon. Ala. July IT, Special )- Much apprehension IS being feit m this section bNl the planters over the ap- pearance o{ caterpillar eggs on the cot ton leaves1
 The corm worm continues 10 destroY the young eorn in the lowlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18

Duluth, clear ...................... 66 54 Durango, cloudy .................. so D Passport. cloudy .................. 50 a2 Galveston, cloudy ................ S2 7S Green Bay\ cloudy ..........,... 70 ol Hatteras, cNar .................... 7S 54 Heleca, partly cloudy ........... 6l 46 Huron, cloudy ....................,56 4S Jacksonville cloudy .............. IS II kamloops, clear ............,.... S2 :. Kansas City, clear ................ S4 6j Knoxville, cloudy ...,...........- S2 6S Louisville, cloudy .............. 80 72 Memphis, partly cloudy .......... S4 "A Miami partly cloudy ........... S2 IS Modela, oudy.................... S6 b2 Montgomery, cloudy .............. 7f n Montreal clear .................... 66 5i Moorhead. partly cloudy 66 5s New Orleans, cloudy '........... S2 76 New York, cloudy ............... 72 6s North Platte, cloudy ............ II 6D Oklahoma, partly cloudy ........ SI 76 Parry Sound, clear ................ 66 52 Pittsburg, cloudy .................. S2 10 Portland, partly cloudy .......... 96 66 Rapid City, rain e e................. 5S B Roseburg. cloudy ............... SS 6S Salt Lake City, partly cloudy. 92 66 San Francisco, partly cloudy. 5S 5i Sault Ste. Marie, partly cloudy. G0 i6 Seattle, clear ...................... S4 66 Shreveport, cloudy ................ S6 70 Spokane, partly cloudy ......... 80 62 St. Louis, rain .................. 80 IS St. Paul, clear .................. 7f 62 Swift Current, clear .............. 64 .. Tampa, cloudy .................. "A 72 Toledo. cloudy ................... 76 & Washington, cloudy ......... S4 72 Wiiston, cloudy ............. 64 4s Wimemucca. cloudy ............ II 56 Wnnlpeg ...............,.......... o0
 F., Ct HORTON. Local EorePa Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
White Way Growing

Gadsdens great White Way is grow ing rapidly The lights blazed forth last night from Fifth to Fourth streets. Posts are being erected on Fourth from Broad to Locust streets, and it is probable that the lights will be extended on Broad to Third street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
THREE CANDIDATES
 FORCH|EF OF POLICE
Interest in Gadsden Politics
 Turns to Police
WHITE WAY GROWING
Bond Issue Vote Canvassed at Ala bama City-Ludwig Inspects the Properties of Alabama Con
 solidated Company

Gadsden, July 17.-(Special) )-Chief in terest in city politics. since the primary is over, now centers upon tho next chief of police. The municipal executive com mittee decided to withdraw this office with that of the city clerk, from the pri- mary, and make it appointive by the coun- cil. There are three candidates in the field as far as known. These are the in- cumbent, Chief O'Bannon, Robert Leath, q former patrolman. and former Sheriff Pike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-18
Vote Canyassed

At the meeting of the council of Ala bama City last night the vote on the bond issue was canvassed. There were SC in favor of the issue and 5S against it. The bonds soon will be printed and sold, and 1t is expected that the work on the improvements will begin within the next few months