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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Two Investigations

Ligonier, Pa, July 1.-TWO investiga-
tons of the wreck on the Ligonier Valley
railroad yesterday in which 26 persons
lost their lives will be conducted. 1t was
announced today that a representative of
the Pennsylvania state railroad commits
sion will be here Monday to thoroughly
inquire into conditions surrounding the
accident
Both inquiries, it is said, will hinge to
a large extent upon the fact that the car
in which the loss of life occurred was
being pushed by a locomotive which, it
is said is a violation of a state law 1t
seems certain the accident was due to
misunderstanding of orders, but the road
officials said tonight they were vet un-
able to fix blame upon any one person.
The death list remains at 26, and the
number of injured at 80. 1t is said all the
injured are recovering.
While the death list is placed at &c, two
of the injured, now confined in the La
trobe hospital, are not expected to live.
The last body was recovered from the
wreck today. It was that of child. Just
a few minutes before the recovery of this
body. the workmen removed from the
wrecka9e the bodies of Mrs. Nettie Gray,
aged 20, of Wilpen. Pa, and her adopted
son, Roy. The foster mother had the
little fellow clasped in her arms when
found.
Two of the injured died today. They
are Walter Serena, aged %, teller of the
McKeesport National bank, and John
Overflow aged 7. of Wnpen.
The following names weie added today
to the death list sent out Friday night:
Louise Rhoddy aged s, of Ligonier.
Mrs. Nette Gray. aged %, of Wilpen
Roy c. Gray, her son.
Frank Hoffman. aged so, of Wilpen.
John Blush, aged 80. Wilpen.
Vessel Kmsealoka, a ged IS. OF Wlpen.
Mrs. Philip Hallow, aged 80. of Wilpen.
George Yurocco, aged 49, of Ligonier.
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STEAMER HELD UP BY
OILERS STRIKE

New York. July 6.--The American line
steamship Philadelphia due to leave her
pier for Southampton at $3.50 a. M.
today was held up through failure of 175
oilers, coal passers and water tenders to
report for duty.
The men apparently deserted in SYM
patty with the seamen's strike now APP
parently on the wane. There are go
FIRST class passengers aboard the Phila-
delphia. The strikers places were partly
filled and the steamer left her pier this
afternoon
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HARPER ADMITS
SHOOTING FAULK

Pine Bluff. Ark. July 6.-(Special.)-
j. W Harper. Cotton Belt brakeman.
today confessed that he shot and killed
Duke Faux, young white man from
Clio whose dead body was found on
the railroad tracks south of here early
Thursday.
Conductor Joseph A Johnson and
Brakeman ]. S. Hamilton and w. 5.
Smith. who were arrested with Har-
per, were released after Harper's state
ment. Harper claims that Faux was
stealing "a ride on the train and re-
scented the brakeman,s efforts to put
him off. ft8-
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.F|ST|CUFF AMONG
LOUISIANA S0LONS

Baton Rouge La, July 6.--The routine
of the House of Representatives was IN
terrupted today when Representatives
Clayton of Concordia and Ferguson OF
Vernon figuratively put off their togas
and joined in a fsticuff. Mr.. Clayton
had demanded an immediate report by
the corporations committee on the Will
liams minority stakeholder bill, defeated
in the House by a small margin, and
Mr.. Ferguson, approaching the Concordia
members desk, termed the action an out
rage. In ringside terms, both represen-
tatives Immediately went to the mat.
Fellow members separated them, but not
until after several blows had been in
terchanged. Apologies to the house, not
to each other. followed. and legislative
proceedings continued
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BARROW KNOWS
SHOCKING DETAILS
William J. Burns Expects
Conviction of Famous
Attorney

Chicago, July Especial. Revelations
SO sensational that the entire country
would be shocked as it was in the Nc
Namara cases were predicted today by w.
j. Burns head of the Burns national de-
teetive agency, in case Clarence S. OAR
row. the chief attorney on trial at Los
Angeles on charge of jury bribery,
should decide to make a complete con-
fession of all he knows. sparingano one
Mr.. Burns arrived in Chicago at 1913
a. M today from California from the
trial
Il don't think it would be necessary to
send any one to prison in case the full
facts could be made known through a
confession" he said. Then the public
would know just what men were con-
nected with this outrage, how they went
about their work and what they did. |
think 1t would do more good in cleansing
the ranks of labor of the crooks than
the mere sending of Darrow to prison. The
people would be startled If they knew the
names of everyone connected with the
dastardly plot
do you expect the jury to convict
Dafrow?"
II don't see how there can be anything
but a conviction" replied Mr.. Burns.
THE case OF the state is perfect and 1t
will be impossible for the defense to ex-
plain away the evidence"
'"rhe latest dispatches from the coast
say the trial has gone over until Mon
day because of the illness of one OF the
attorneys and that there is a prospect
that the trial may be abandoned, sug-
gested an interviewer.
THE attorneys for the defense sick
ened almost every time the state put on
Witness, said Burns. THE evidence
was so convincing that 1t caused them
to grow faint. The trial will go on.
Nothing can stop it. In case there should
be disagreement there will be another
trial. States Attorney Frederick is de-
termined to expose this outrage
Has barrow confessed?'
Not that | know of" said Burns. Il
understand that Darrow offered to con-
fess if he was let off with a fine. The
state would not accept any confession of
that kind. The only way barrow can
get out of 1t that / can see is for him
to make a clean breast of the entire
affair.
Il suggested to Darrows friend, Lin
coin Steffens that he should use his in
fluence IN inducing barrow 10 MAKE
confession. | said to him that the prose-
cution did not care SO much about send
ing Darrow to prison as it did to have
complete exposure of the jury bribing
plot And | want to say here that it was
one of the most dastardly plots that was
ever Matched 1t was far-reaching and
many well known men are involved in it.
told Steffens that the world wanted
to know the truth and that he should
get barrow to confess
What did Steffens say?''
HE told me ne aided in securing one
confession and he would not think of as
sisting in securing another" replied
Burns.
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CHIEF MARSHAL is
OFFICIAL FLOGGER

Moultrie, Ca, July 1.-THE chief mar
shall of Moultrie was vested with the
title and authority OF official flogger' at
meeting of the board of aldermen here
last night
This action is attributed to the fact
that state oonviets now are working on
tire local streets and the board passed a
resolution putting the city workhouse
gang under the same regulations as those
governing the convicts.
The chief hogger" win be allowed to
whip the convicts for any offense war
ranting such punishment. but he Is eau
toned not to fog members of the chain
gang "in an over violent manner and
only to enforce discipline"
The legality of the boards action is
questioned by some local authorities.
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SECURING STUDENTS
FOR AUBURN COLLEGE

Thomas Bragg, president of the Au
burn Alumni association, ]. J. Wilmore,
G. NJ Micham and b. l.. Sh. of Au-
burn We're in Birmingham looking aft
err prospective students for the next
term of that institution, The visitors
conferred yesterday with NJ. S. Sloan,
president of the Jefferson County
Alumni association, about the work.
Professor Bragg said yesterday that
in touch with local boys who are to
attend Auburn next year Mr. Bragg
is very optimistic over the outlook for
Auburn next year in every department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
FRENCH FARMER
SUES AVIATORS

Paris, July 6.-That aviators landing in
his field damaged the crops, terrified the
domestic animals and drove off the game
was the contention of a farmer near Buc
who today sued several flying men. The
court awarded 800 damages. but declined
petition of the complainant that the
airmen should not be allowed TO fly at
height lower than 600 feet and also that
moters should be silenced while passing
over his land. This the judge declared
to be beyond the Jurisdiction of the
court
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MR.. TAFT WILL NOT
INSIST ON HILLES

Beverley. Mass, July 6.-While Presi-
Gent Taft has been in favor of the APP
pointment of his secretary, C. D. Hilles
as chairman of the republican national
committee to direct the coming campaign
yet Mr.. Taft will not insist if members
of the national committee do not con-
cur.
William Barnes. Jr., and former Con-
gresham Parsons of New York, have
been mentioned for the place. On Monday
next the President will meet sub-com-
mttee of the national committee and
these men will have big part in the
decision that will result in the selection.
1t is said that Secretary Hilles can
be of great use to the President il he
remains as Mr.. Taft's secretary.
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and a few weeks ago narrowly escaped
death when she leaped from an upper
window of the Barber home in this city.
She is en- route to Vienna, her former
home.
The body vas brought to this city. Mrs.
BARRIERS secretary was awaiting her ar
rival and had turned to leave the station.
thinking Mrs. Barber had been detained
in New York, when she heard of the
sudden death. Mrs. Barber was leader
in New York, when he heard of the
nent in the advocacy of woman suffrage
and an active opponent of vvisection and
cruelty 10 animals. she is survived by
two daughters.
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CHICAGO GETS
RELIEF FROM HEAT

Chicago, July 6.-Temporary relief
from the three days hot wave came
tonight when lake breeze caused the
mercury to drop from 80 to rs in a
few hours. Later the breeze died out
and the thermometer began rising
again.
and IL prostrations today
Three hundred thousand men, wom-
en- and children left the city in the
afternoon for nearby resorts to enjoy
a week end respite from the heat As
a result every lake steamer and rail-
road train leaving the city was
crowded.
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CLEVELAND SUFFERS
BAD AFTERMATH

Cleveland, Ohio, July "a disastrous
aftermath to the fourth safe and sane"
Fourth of July, which has been cele-
brated here, happened today when Roy
Keelers head was blown off and his
face scorched, and five other boys
ranging in age from 6 to IL years re-
ceived painful injuries, in an explo-
sion of fireworks. The boys had col
lected unexploded fireworks left from
the city display at Wade park and
fashioned a bomb. which exploded pre-
maturely
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LINER OLYMPIC
GOES AGROUND

New York, July 6.-The White Star
liner Olympic. with more than $50 pas
sengers in her saloon and cabins. went
aground off Ellis Island today after
veering from her course to avoid col
iision with the yacht Viking.
Tugs quickly pulled her clear. At 8
p. m. repairs were completed and the
Olympic proceeded on her voyage.
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General Woodfor Better

London. July cit was announced that
Gen Stewart L. Woodfor, who has been
critically III at Rowsley. ~Derbyshire, is
out Of danger. General Woodfor was
stricken several weeks ago while motor
ing and remained unconscious for long
time Latterly his condition has shown
steady Improvement.
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Runaway Horses Kill Infant

New Britain. Conn. July 6-Runaway
horses attached TO fire engine ran into
crowd here late tonight. killing o
morths-old baby and seriously iniuring
Mrs. Nellie levin. its mother. Mrs Mary
Levine and another infant also were Sc
riously hurt
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TEXAS LEAGUE

At Houston; Houston 81. Calves
ton IA.
At san Antonio; san Antonio 3, Beau
mont s.
AT Dallas: Dallas 4, Waco 3.
At Fort Worth: Fort Worth 4. Aus
tin 2.
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HAT PIN COMPARED
TO WOMAN'S TONGUE

Baton Rouge. July 6-"The hatpin is
wcman's weapon of defense; it's like her
tongue. said Senator Vincent of CAL
caseu parish on the senate floor yester-
day. II am afraid of both. but the poor
devil who does not want to get stuck had
better get out of the way I'm opposed
TO the Dupont hatpin BILL"
Other state senators agreed with Mr..
Vincent. and the bill providing that
lengths of hatpins should be shortened or
the point dulled were sidetracked.
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Total: One baseball team It doesn t
look like it, but it is
Probably the best piece of real wit in
the whole publication heads the political
column, written by Convict 3419 He says:
lone term is sufficient for u.s.
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MaIby's Body to Ogdensburg

New York, July 6.zThe body of Rep
resentative George r. Malby. who died
suddenly last night in New York
MOTEL, was taken to Ogdensburg today.
The funeral probably will take place
next week.
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To Withdraw All Marines

Caimanera. July 6.--Arrangements
are being made to- withdraw all the
United States marines from Cuba. 1t
is said they probably Will 20 north
within 10 days.
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GRIM HUMOR

ments on how well Convict 4414i pitched
and what a rotten umpire Convict III
proved.
Their batteries read something like this:
1906 1885, 93s5-24s1.
Their line-urs read like this:
1851.
25oS.
1872.
$50.
370l.
1868.
1866.
2S96.
1878.
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Deaths and Funerals
Howard Miner

Howard Miner, well known BrmiDg
ham man, died yesterday morning at
Montreal, Canada, where he had under
gone an operation on the head at the
Royal Victoria hospital. He had been
away from this city about six months
studing English engineering throughout
Canada. The remains will be received by
Johns Undertaking company this Aorn-
ing, and will he held there pending funeral
arrangements. The deceased was the son
of the late John A. Miner of this city,
and is survived by several brothers
among them being p. S. Miner. county
surveyor; DR.. G. NJ. Miner OF Greeley.
and II. A. Miner of this city.
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Mrs. Alice Mason

Mrs. Alice Mason. age 81 years, died at
local infirmary yesterday morning..
Funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
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L.sn LoY. unaerrnie--. Phones 7s.
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SHAW, the Undertaken. Phones ..

JOHNS. Undertaking Co.. Phones lcu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-13

Involuntary he recoiled but he replied h,moroslv
Never mind that: I'll not make them prove anything.
She made sweeping clutch at the hanging banners
intending to rend them but he stopped her.
Don't be impatient with them, Helen,' he urged
soothingy. "And don't tear those flags down. | like
them. They're pretty. Leave them be. If you're 60
ing IN tor politics, you must expect little Jokes like this
III have nothing to do with politics-Ill resign
Mrs. Farley declared holly
There was suggestion of more tears to follow, and he
patted her shoulder with great genteness and good
nature.
NO. stick it 1t will do you good he said. "And
don't mind telling you. Helen, that believe
ought to have every privilege that has, in addition
of course to those she has already"
THEY interrupted by the housemaid. who,
staring in wonder at the incongruous figure cut by
Farley. informed them that Daniel, IT, and Baby
Helen had been awakened by their debate, and would
not go to sleep.
go and calm their apprehensons, Helen Farley
said laughing. @They the kind of ballots every
ought to cast. And if they did there would be
no law against repeating.
When she came back she found him standing, still in
cap and apron looking at of the circulars that had
escaped the flames. Very softly she up him and
looked into his face.
Dan, do you really believe in woman sufrage?" she
asked.
Certainly do" he assured her gaily.
"Then believe in the home she said firmly. "And
III wait until know about politics before try to
run district"
Lovingly she took the cap from his head and placed
it her own, Invested him of the apron and put on,
took the pan and buster and swept up the broken bits of
and bric-a brac He watched her until she had
finished. Then he said gently:
Helen, do you know what the woman's job will al
ways be, vote vote?"
mo, Dan what?'
Saving the pieces. Come on we'll 60 to that meet
ing
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BY MICHAEL WHITE

ming for romance. l am merely highly developed
bureau of Statistics valuable to the Government, but
fancy not particularly entertaining to Still
understand and appreciate another fellow feelings
How long do the Cumnocks intend to remain in Cal
cutta?"
"That's the point of the trouble replied Holmes 81
believe Judge Cumnock has decided go to Rangoon
by next weeks steamer their easttowest roundthe
world trip: You see, knew the Cunnocks in Philadel
Olive; but somehow there progress stopped. And
haven't been able to make further Roadway during their
visit here he added gloomily Something in me,
guesssee1ns to be lacking bring the matter up to
crisis climax. She doesn't say no; vet she stops
short of the decisive yes. presume that is her priv
lege; but meanwhile it is not conducive to eXuberance
of spirit"
Masterson looked sympathetic. "Perhaps Miss Cum
mock does not like the prospect of living in India, he
suggested
@Oh, think she would for time" replied Holmes
"She appears to have been wonderfully interested in
what she has and enjoyed the social life, though
bit disappointed to have caught the glimpse of
tiger. wish goodness could organize tiger hunt,
if that would please her!"
"And with about equal odds of adding to her dsap-
pointment," remarked Masterson. an fifteen years
have never tiger but from the reports of the
Woods and Forests Department | know good deal
about them. Except in the Terai at the foot of the
Himalayas and the Sunderland Flats, where you have
also to reckon with fever the tiger generally to
know OF your coming and moves house. No, IN your
case tiger hunt is too uncertain. Now, picnic"
"A picnic!' quered Holmes in a tone that suggested
a considerable drop from tiger.
ENtCuy p1c1nc' nodded MasteISo1l "heh
deputy assistant in the mofnssH, and there
any little hitch of this kind somebody arranged picnic
If my memory serves right, they invariably
successful. Therefore, it is clearly my duty your
friend to get up picnic.
Its awfully good of you, of course, returned
Holmes; but"
a have already planned it ALL Masterson interposed
"Can you secure the Cumnocks for tomorrow night"
II believe So"
"Good! Then I'll borrow Calthorpe's launch Well
run down the river by moonlight, and on the way back
Botanical
the tifn basket. Then you two wander off to
the famous banyan tree and shrubs that people say
don't grow anywhere else. You certainly ought to be
able to snatch her yes from that OCCASION languorous,
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"Oh Dan, does it really say that?" she asked tear
fully.
Read it, he answered and put it in her hands. She
read and the tears that crept into her blue eyes dried
quickly in the blaze of anger that followed She crushed
CRATE.
"Oh the hateful thngs!' she cried. ooh, wait until
see them She the desk gathered up the papers
that Dan" she cried. "You make them prove it,"
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HER TIGER
Drawing by
G. PATRICK NELSON

1OU can't be too careful, said Maserson
~ of the Indian Secretariat, otherwise
49, known to his friends Old Figures,
MCT1U~SC0 "n acting the part of Good Samaritan
oSINI&\IN toward a snitten lover; for you
T=5NS great danger of being misunderstood,
/D1tGN and possibly smashing pretty
BWT6SMl | stopped by the wayside
(MGNM Tor that purpose once, and upon my
Wl9GlW word, had it not been for the lucky
WAIV advent of tiger"
wv In this connection be pleased to
n CLd a. observe the Chowringhee Club, Cal
x ~ cutta. Save for the barefooted knit
~ mutgars and punkas, its atmosphere
OIC much resembles similar resort
Fifth-ave.; for Calcutta wishes you
understand that she is metropolitan and European with
a distinctly patronizing attitude toward the mofnssH
(rural dstricts). To be sure, Calcutta
that there such place Delhi but for the life of him
can't understand why anyone short of absolute
sity should yearn to Journey thither Hence the where
fore of Masterson and Holmes, representing American
commercial interests, ounging in the Chowringhee Club
atred in the afternoon frock coat etc. OF Piccadilly
and Fifthave., also smoking imported Havana cigars
instead OF the domestic cherOOt proper to the HOfSSH
Maserson had noticed shade of detection on Holmes
face, and offering the advice of Calcutta man
run home for breath of fresh air. thus marking a dis
nctlon from the people of the mOfnsSH for whom Prov
dence has set apart the hills. But Holmes shook his
head. :.
NO. he said, a hardly need that yet I've been out
"Ah! calculated Nlasterson with air Of superior
wisdom Since you are too young for liver it must be
heart Your fair compatrot, Miss Cunnock, pre-
sume?'
Holmes implied by silence that Masterson had cor
recty diagnosed his case.
"And far be it from to blame you, went Mas
ierson. "a charmingly natural and unaffected girl
She looked stunning at the Niceroys Barrackpore gar
den party
This from Masterson surprising; for, though
popular with good natured fellow, the butter
flies who utter round the v1cerega court characterized
him such a-wel quite unnteresting person And
Aasterson knew it. Therefore what need be said
of his counter opinion?
y EALLY, II could fall in love with her myself he
added. But don't be alarmed he fastened to
refute Holiness challenging glance. "a who is
built to collect dry departmental facts in the run
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x you can't be too careful" said Maserson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Bishop Walsh of Portland. Thursday,
appointed Rev. John A. Driscoll of this
city rector of the new Catholic parish
at Kineo. He has been for some time a
curate at st. Dominic's church, under
Mgr. f. F. Hurley.
Cyriac Fourier died at st. Mary s
General hospital, Lewiston. Thursday,
after long illness. aged 79. Capt.
Fourier was formerly a sea captain
ana travelled around the globe several
times. He had been employed in the
hospital since 1889, though for the last
10 years he was able to do little work.
Two brothers, Cleouhias and Calixte
Fournier, both of Lewiston. survive.
The condition of Frank D, Foster.
the Pasadena, Cal, man, who at
tempted suicide in a Bangor hotel,
Tuesday night, and who was taken TO
Bar Harbor. WAS slightly improved,
Thursday. but his condition is still
critical. lie made another attempt to
die by leaping from the Bar Harbor
train when brought there. but was
seized just i'm time by those with him.
The home of G. l.. Prince on White
street, Lewiston. was entered by bur
glars. Wednesday night. The thieves
were frightened away before securing
anything except a good supper, how
ever.