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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
TURKEY IS PLAYING OLD GAME OF DELAY
 AND THE ALLIES ARE
 GETTING IMPATIENT
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----~~--~-~-~-~-~~~~~ base on which the armistice was founded.
 Rechad Pasha retorted, insisting that the proposal was already made, which was received with further opposition.
 Twice the delegates left their places ard gathered in groups to see if any modus Vivendi were possible between the eX- treme views. but in vain. Finally tine Ottoman delegates proposed that the sit ting be adjourned until Monday to en- able each delegation to ask for fresh instructions from the home government.
 The Balkan delegates dined tonight at the Russian embassy. Amid great en- thusiasm they pledged each other to Russia and sent message of loyalty ad- dressed to the Russian emperor.
 The speech made by the French pre- mier, NJ. Poincare, In Paris today, IS considered here as an evidence of the amelioration of the general European situation, while indicating the advance ment of a possibility of mediation led by France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Indians Raid Village

El Paso. Tex, December 21.--A news- paper dispatch from Douglas, Ariz.. gave the first news today of the slaughter of the inhabitants of the town of San Marcial, two months ago, and the Kidnapping Of several young women by organized Yaqui Indians armed with power rifles and possess ing the rudiments of military tactics learned in Madero's revolutionary oper- ations.
 It is reported the inhabitants fought until their ammunition gave out, wherupon the Indians entered the town and began u slaughter so conclusive that only a few escaped to tell the tale.
 The fate of the young women cap tives is unknown
 official apprehension of another rebel attack in Juarez was aroused today by the operation of the Yaqu Indians at San NIarcial.
 A recommendation from the state de- partment at Washington on September that 1000 men be kept at Juarez to avoid a repetition of the casualties in- cidental to the Madero revolution has not been complied with. The town has garrison of 500 men and d small arr tillery force.
 Gen. Jose Blanco with column of 500 federals today departed from Casas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

Grandes with orders to march to Guz- man, now occupied by rebels.
 The Chihuahua shelter today was compelled to close for lack of fuel, rebel activities affecting operation for the first time since the Madero revo- lution.
 In deference to he anti-racing move ment Gen. E. z. Steever today forbade the participation of officers from Fort Bliss, Tex, in the army day races planned for tomorrow at Juarez track. American army officers for two weeks had been arranging to ride in events at the Mexican racing plant. A com mittee Of Fl Paso ministers today called on the Fort Bliss comma nder and asked him to forbid the event. They argued that it would lend official sanction by the army 10 an institution which had baen barred from most states of the union General Steever withdrew his permission previously given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
BOY IS TRIED FOR KILLING COMP ANON

Atlanta, December 21.--The unusual spectacle of a small child on trial for taking the life of a playmate was pre- sented here today when s7-year- old Frank Wilson was arraigned for killing Elmonte Herndon, ged ', at Carey Sta ton, near here, December 5. Judge J. r Pendleton made no decision in the case pending an examination of the child's mental condition. It was brought out in the testimony that the Wilson boy was an almost constant user of tobacco in all forms. The boys are said to have quarreled, after which young Wilson ran into the house and secur- ing rifle. stood on the porch and shot the Herndon boy as he passed the house, the bullet entering the brain. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
EVERY HONOR PAID LATE AMBASSADOR
 REID BY ENGLAND
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 Victoria Station, it was led by a squad ron of the Horse Guards. in bright breastplates. helmets with long plumes and great scarlet cloaks in which horse and man became enveloped.
 The foot guards followed and behind them the Scot pipes of the regiment, who alternated with the other musicians in playing dirges. Then came the casket,
 which was followed by battalion of Highlanders wearing their bearslln head dress and carrying their rifles reversed.
 The battery of horse artillery at the
 same time stationed in St. James park on the parade ground fired a salute of minute guns.
 The route of the procession was kept clear by lines of mounted police Tho only mourner who accompanied the fcoi- fin was Corporal Donovan, British amy pensioner from Chelsea hospital. who had been in Whitelaw Reid's service~ He
 marched directly behind the coffin. The guard of honor was drawn up at the Victoria station presented arms as the coffin was brought in. Major General Sir Alfred F.. Codrington the commander of the London district, with
 his staff the members of the American embassy and consulate general. six aged civii war veterans bearing flags, ogden Mills Reid, John Ward the Earl of Gran
 ard and group of IS American residents
 were at the station. All stood uncov-
 cred while the coffin was placed in the catafalque in the purple draped car of the train. The Scots band played; when the train drew away the guard of honor ''presented arms' and the Highlanders
 played ''The Flowers of the Forest. a
 noted Scotch dirge.
 The staffs of the American embassy trsveled on the train to Portsmouth, where the coffin will be placed on board the British armored cruiser Natal. which is to take it to New York. Mrs. White law Reid ogden Mills Reid and his wife departed on the boat train for Liverpool, whence they embarked on board the Ger mania for New York. Several intimate friends gathered at the station to bid them farewell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Bulgarian Finances

Sofia. December H.-The minister of finance has submitted a provisional bud get providing credits of sl.io0.0Do for the organization of financial administra- tion for agricultural purposes and the establishment of communication on the conquered territories.
 The minister said that beside the SlG,- SDD.0Oa voted in September and the sl0.- 0oooca recently asked for. the government required $So000.0oo to meet the coss If requisit,ons by the authorities.
 All this will be covered by loan sfter the war and there will be an issue of treasury bonds amounting to GOO for the construction of railways and the pur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22

Unidentified fireman. white.
 McMllan was killed instantly while Schoofner died at hospital in Selma, to which place a relief train carried the wounded. He was scalded.
 A local freight train was side tracked at Corduroy for the passage of the double header passenger train No. s. The passenger train crashed through the open switch and both it's engines were derailed.
 Responsibility for the wreck is placed by the local agent at Corduory upon the crew of the freight train. ..............s.....s... good will of the entire republican party, as a democratic President has not had in 90 years. The republicans have never before been universally hap py over q democratic victory-the one half Is happy because MT Wilson beat MT. Taft: the other half that he beat MT. Roosevelt"
 MT. Bryan declared that "lhe time is ripe the people are ready, the hour las come. and the man Is here"
 q have faith in Wilson, he said, because I believe we can draw the line on him.
 Mr. Bryan illustrated his meaning with the geometrical axiom that straight line is the shortest distance between two points. The two points in Mir. Wilson's character, he explained. were, first, his conscientiousness and. second, that his synpathies are on the side of the people,
 If man is conscientious and an aristocrat he will do what the people don't want done. If he is conscientious and q democrat ne will do what the people want done
 A letter of regret was read from President- Wilson. who said he had the highest confidence in MT. Sul- gers ability to administer the affairs of New York state to the satisfaction and benefit of every citizen of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
CUTTER UNABLE TO
 FLOAT STEAMER

Southport N. C.. December 21--Ef- forts by the United States revenue cut ter Seminole and two tugs to float the steamer Carib of the Clyde line, which went ashore during a fog early today inside of Cape Fear, proved unsuecess- ful tonight The ship, which Is bound from Georgetown, S. C., to New York, has a number of passengers aboard in addition to cargo of freight.
 The position of the Carib is not re- garded as dangerous and it is not thought that 1t will be necessary to re- move the passengers. The Seminole and the two tugs will remain beside the vessel during the night At high tide early tomorrow another attempt will be made to float the steamer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Incident Closed

Vienna, December 2L-A dispatch from Belgrade says that the Servian premier, M. Pachiteh. this afternoon visited the Austrian minister on his own initiative and expressed the sincere regret of the Servian government at the blundcrs made by individual military officers m the affair at Prisrend. in which Consul Prochaska figured.
 This announcement may be regarded as closing the incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
TWO KILLED, TWO INJURED
 IN L. & N. WRECK AT CORDUROY

Pineapple December 2l.-Failure properly 10 lock switch at Corduroy. 15 miles from this town on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad, caused the death of two persons and the injury of two others tonight.
 The dead are
 Byron shoofner, engineer, Peterman.
 John McMillan, negro fireman.
 The injured:
 John Day. engineer. of Pensacola, Fla.
 
 party is a constructive agency. Our aim is not to destroy free institutions but to save them: not to tear down the work of the fathers but to build it up. and to do it all along patriotic and progressive lines in harmony with the fundamental law of the land.'
 Senator-elect Ollie James of Kentucky and Augustus Thomas were speakers
 James Talks
 senator-elect James. discussing na- tional questions, said:
 "Democraey will teach the people that the party platforms are to be lived up to after election. It intends to revise the tariff downward in the interest of the consumer No monopoly or trust shall hide behind a tariff sched- ule to pick the pockets of the American people,
 Senator German introduced MT Bryan with the declaration that NO man in the republic has made such an enduring impression on the public.
 Mir. Bryan said ne would discuss 'op- portunity" in the democratic party. lie said he brought greetings from the vest to MT Suzer who, the said, had aided to cement democracy into one progressive whole"
 'sI feel an interest in MT. Suller achievement--a concern in his admin istration.p said MT. Bryan, because when I needed friends in the east ne was not afraid to be my friend. lie showed himself willing to risk his seat in Congress--to risk all that he haa in the future
 Circumstances Favor Wilson
 No man has entered the White House better equipped for the discharge or duties as President than Woodrow Wil- son. Mr. Bryan continued. He enters with circumstances more favorable than any President at any time.
 MT. Wilson has back of him uhit ed democratic party--thats the cruN' said MT. Bryan, "and he has also the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Greeks Occupy Goritza

Athens, December H.-It is semi-of ficially announced that the Greek troops have occupied Goritza after forcing the fortified passes of Tsagoni, and the difri- cult Morova passes.
 The Turkish army in Mitylene has sur rendered. Seventeen hundred prisoners were embarked today on Greek trans ports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
POcketbOok Missing

w. D. Barron of Tuscaloosa reported 10 the police last night that he had lost or had stolen his poclSethook at the Terminal station early yesterday morning. The pocketboo< contained $40 in bills and two checks, one for $150 and the other for S250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Roumania Buys Destroyers

London. December 21,-It is said that Roumania has purchased two destroyers which are being built in England for Chile. They will be delivered to Rou- mania in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Escort Designated

Washington, December el-The Acting Secretary of the Navy today desigra ted the battlcships Florida and North Dakota with four destroyers now in New York harbor as special escort to the British
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Pocket Is Picked

E. J. Bullard, Ss1s Firth avenue. north Avondale. had his pocket picked in a downtown store yesterday. The thief obtained $t0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
MEXICAN NOTE MAY
 BE DELAYED UNTIL
 AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
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! Mexican reply that brought the adminis- traitor to the conviction that it was due to the dignity of this government that a furher presentation be made to the Mex icar government couci1ed in such Ian guage as to place the statements be- yond controversy and to oblige the Ma dero government to meet the just com- plaints of the United States in a proper spirit.
 Reports of continued disorder and tur- mosl throughout Mexico continue to ar rive. The strike situation at the Amer ican mine at Cananea Sonora has not improved, but conditions have grown worse. There appears to be no protec- ton of life and property in Durango state. The Americans have been warned to come into Durango city for protection.
 On Thursday night five bands of bandits attacked santa Isabel ranch, owned by an American negro colony, 9 miles from Durango City. Two men were beaten. Two women were attacked The governor of the provincial state has promised to send mounted police in pursuit of the ma rauding bands.
 United States Will Be Insistent During the day it was indicated by officials that the efforts of the admin istration to secure protection for Ameri- can life and property interests in Mexico are not to be limited to the dispatch of one note, but it is the purpose to de- velop this policy of strenuous insistencc upon the performance of information ob legations along various lines, availing of every opportunity to effect the Mexican government by notes and by verbal rep resentations.
 This plan already has been put into operation. for Secretary Knox has just had "a long conference with the Mexican ambassador. Senor Calero. in the course of which he pointed out to him plainly the inadequacy of the measures that had so far been taken by the Mexican military authorities to meet demands of American interests for protection.
 The ambassadors attention was called to the fact that so numerous have be- come the instances of mistreatment of plantation managers and the eXtortion of money from Americans that there already
 is widespread sentiment strongly re- fiected in Congress in favor of the mod ihcatou of the neutrality laws so as to permit arms and munitions of war to reach either federal or rebel forces with out discrimination and to cease the pros ecution of revolutionary agents and refu- gees in this country. As Senor Las courain, the Mexican minister for for egn affairs is now in New York, the ambassador has had every opportunity for easy conference with him regarding Secretary knoxs admonition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
NO ARBITRATION OF
 THE CANAL DISPUTE,
 DECLARES MIR. MANN
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that face the advocates of international peace.
 Business is developing spirit through out the world.'' he declared, which is helping to make war impossible. The in- ternational features of business are aid ing in breaking down the barriers be- tween nations Business knows no coun- try. A financial disturbance in Buenos Ayres is felt in the older capitals of the world, and for this reason big inter- national business is opposed to war and finds a way of settling it's problems with out war.
 Business Men Skeptical
 Mir. Hershey declared that the practical business man was inclined to look with more or less of skepticism on peace so- cieties and on the work which such bodies as the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes was trying to do. The reason for this he said. was because war-still continued But the business man, he added, could and should be reached. If the peace so- cieties are to succeed. he said they must appeal to the business man. the dominat- ing social force of the world today. Bus mess acts with directness. he asserted. and this is one of the things needed in the international peace work.
 William B. Hornblower of New York expressed the opinion that the United States was literally bound by the terms of the -Pauncefote treaty to submit to arbitration the question of tolls on American coastwise shipping through the Panama canal.
 The conference closed with banquet tonight, the list of after dinner speakers including Senator Burton of Ohio, Rep resentative James R. Mann of Illinois, Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, pr. James Brown Scott of the Carnegie en- dewment for international peace and Frederic R. Courdart of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-22
Tonight And A
 Year Hence

Some casual reference to that old time play, The Lights O London set me to thinking of the lights or Birmingham" said caller, Friday afternoon T thought how they had multiplied during the year. Tonight they will be gleaming in the windows of a great office building which was literally hole in the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-02-16
"a Fell In the First Volley."

beyond a doubt. Then we fired into
them and they returned the fire. They
were ten to our one.
Il fell in the first volley. One shot
went through my forehead, two others,
which still carry, through my right
arm and shoulder, another through my
left leg and fifth through my left
side and sixth struck a needlecase
and tintype that / carried over the
right breast and knocked me over
among the others, who were left for
dead and dying. .
What was left of our regiment fell
back and the rebels advanced, shoot.
ing into our rear. At my left lay
corporal, wounded. A rebel plunged
his bayonet through the man, who
grasped the blade, called out to his
wife and daughter, and died. The
rebel was about to do the same to me
when another stepped up and pre-
vented him. This man gave me
drink of water from his canteep.
washed the blood out of my eyes.
Strengthened my wounded limbs and
took my revolver away. While he
stopped over me heavy volley came
from our army and saw a rebel com.
mander fall from his horse.
II lay there for thirteen days with.
out medical attention or anything to
eat except soaked corn. Water was
brought to me in greasy haversack.
The wounded comrades beside me
were all silent and just beyond my
head there was a trench in which
the dead were buried. Day by day I
could hear the grave diggers at work
and hear the bodies cast into the
trench and the clods falling back
again. This went on six feet from me
and yet I saw nothing of 1t, for / could
not move or turn my head. After
thirteen days Samuel Pearsons of the
Third Iowa regiment found was still
alive. He picked me up and hauled
me on the bare. hard bottom of an
army wagon % miles over rocky roads
the hospital in the Cassville court
re"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-02-16
Washington's True Coat-of-Arms.

the unhappy lot Of the royalists, or
Kings Cavaliers; and rather than
bow to one whom they looked upon as
usurper, many of the Washingtons
fed to foreign lands. John and Law
renee, brothers, came to Virginia, the
former being the grandfather OF
George Washington, the first presi-
dent of the United States.
Among the distinguished Washing
tons who escaped persecution by flight
from England was one whose identity
genealogists long sought vainly to
yerify-the brother of General George
Washlngton's great grandfather. This
Washington's name was James, and
he fed to Rotterdam, Holland, where
in 1850 he welded Clara Wander Ian
en-, daughter Of the mayor Of the port.
From this union was derived the pres
ent Dutch and German WashingtOns
sturdy folk who adapted themselves
to these governments under which
they have held and are at present
holding official positions of high sta
ton. One of these German Washing
tons offered his services In military
capacity to the United States consul
at Frankfort-on-M Main in 1862. He ex-
pressed himself as anxious to enlist
in the Union army, and presented the
consul with a verified genealogical
chart prepared from the records of
the Dutch government. This gentle
man was Baron de Washington. The
statement has been certified by Will
lam w. Murphy, consul at that point,
and attested by the Honorable Fred
erick Kapp, of New York City, who
was visiting in Germany and wrote a
letter in which the circumstances
were fully described.
The original correspondence and
data in my possession relating to the
Dutch and German Washingtons prove
the baron to have been direct lineal
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-02-16

white (silver) bar charged with three
mullets.
A red shield with a white bar upon
which are three cinguefoilles, also red.
A red shield with two bars white,
in chief three martlets.
A shield of four bars, white and red,
three mullets.
A shield in green, a lion rampant in
white, within a border gobonated
white and blue
These constituted the heraldic arms
of all Washington people as recorded
in the English College of Heralds
Washington was fond of genealogi-
cal Investigations, and in the College
Of Heralds can be seen a score or
more of pages he wrote at various
times in his eager search after family
arms and crests. He was proud of his
heraldic ancestors, and this family
estimate Is we'll expressed in the fire.
quency with which he blazoned the
Washington shields upon his choice
tokens and valuables.
Many such instances may be noted
in his heraldic watch charms, his sew
eral personal seals; the doors of his
carriages; the porcelain of his dinner
set; the silver ware of lis liquor serv-
ice; the fireplace and the mirrors; the
picture frames and his library walls;
his bookplate and his saddle, and
practically everything upon which a
family signature or shield might be
engraved, painted or printed.
The illness Of Sir Isaac Heard, the
head of the English department Of
heraldry, closed the correspondence
relating to Washington's eager at.
tempt to prepare a Washington gen.
ealogy and origin and evolution of the
family coat-of-arms. This interesting
correspondence has never yet been
scripturally reproduced, and it is to be
regretted that a continuance of the
investigation was disturbed by Illness,
since many disputed biographical
problems would doubtless have been
solved