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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
FIRST RESISTANCE TO
AMERICAN TROOPS
One Private Is Slightly
Injured in Battle With
Rebels

Washington, August 12.-Chasing party
of gun runners" down in the Big Bend
country of Texas Saturday night. Maj
Sedgewick Rice of the Third cavalry for
the first time met with serious resistance.
according to reports to the war depart
ment. Mexican rebels fired at the SOL
diers and one private was slightly wound
ed The troops returned the fire killing
one rebel and capturing several others,
with $4,000 rounds of ammunition. Other
rebels the report says. escaped across
the International line.
General Steevers report regarding the
small rebel bands which raided American
territory last week, minimizes the whole
affair, which, the general says. resulted
in the stealing of two horses. The char
acter of the country where the raids
occur is such that it is often impossible
for a person to tell when he Is on one
side or the other of the boundary. There
fore. the war department officials are
inclined to believe the Mexicans may not
have been Intentionally guilty.
General Steever late today was in
formed by telegraph that he could draw
upon the S1oo.000 fund appropriated by
Congress for the relief OF American refu-
gees from Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
CHATTANOOGANS
CARRY THEIR POINT
Important Street Will Not
BE Closed During Con-
structiOn Work

Chattanooga, August 12.--(Special.)-
After petition signed by more than
5000 property owners and taxpayers
had been presented to the officials of
tho Nashville. Chattanooga and St
Louis railway and the Queen and Cres-
cent railway, the board of city com
missioners announcement has been
made that the reconstruction of the
McCallie avenue yiaduet over the tracks
of the two roads in question will not
close the street to the traction COM
pany and pedestrians
It was originally the intention of the
engineers TO close the vaduct TO the
street car lines and even pedestrians dur
ing the entire eight months which will
he required to complete the new struc-
ture. but the storm of protest was too
great to be brooSed.
Had the original action been taken, a
thoroughfare which accommodates more
than 12,000 persons daily journeying be-
tween Chattanooga proper and Highland
park. her largest suburb, would have
been rendered unfit for service, necessi-
taling a detour of several blocks and n
tedious transfer for all commuters.
The police department has issued in
structions here that all stray dogs are
to be killed by members of the force. This
is taken because of the probability of n.y.
drophobia at this period of the year.
The National, Undertakers' association
will hold its annual convention in Chat
tanooga October g. 4 and s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
THE GOVERNOR WILL
HAVE NO LYNCHINGS
O'Neal Investigating Shoot
ing of Negro Who Killed.
Planter in Sumter

Montgomery, August 12.-(Special.)
An Investigation of the shooting of a
negro near Livingston in Sumter coun-
~, two weeks ago by a posse of white
men was begun by Governor o'Neal
this afternoon. The governor wrote to
Sheriff John p Ramsey of Sumter
county, and TO the judge of the circuit
court of that district for information
concerning the killing of the negro
The negro shot by the posse Is alleged
TO have killed Vernon Tut, resident
of Sumter county. Two other negroes
are said TO have been implicated in the
killing of Tut.
Z According to Information which the
governor received, a lynching followed
the shooting of Tut, and the governor
is seeking to ascertain whether or not
this was true.
In his letter to Ramsey the governor
was most explicit with reference to the
facts he wishes to ascertain. He asked
what steps had been taken towards
the prosecution of the men who shot
the negro, and whether or not any arr
rests have been made
Il am determined that a lynehns
shall not occur in Alabama without a
thorough investigation" said Cover
nor O'Neal this afternoon.
"Such cases occur too frequently in
the state. and ! shall use every means
an my power TO bring all guilty parties
TO Justice. regardless of their influence
or social standing" The governor Will
probably order a complete investiga-
tion Of the killing of the negro in sum
ter county following the receipt of ad-
ditional information regarding the
case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
VAND|VER RESIGNS
ASSTAFF MEMBER
Third to Withdraw Within
Past Two Years
NOTHING GIVEN OUT
Officials Declare Vandiver Probably
Actuated by Purely Unselfish
and Impersonal Motives In
Submitting Resignation

Montgomery, August 12.-(Special)--
Henry F. vandiver OF Montgomery has
tender ed his resignation to Governor
O'Neal as a member of his staff, and his
resignation has been accepted.
This informa zion was given out by Gov
ernor O'Neal today The executive said
Mr.. Vandivers resignation was received
at his office during his absence at Sea-
girt last week. 1t was shown to the gov
ernor upon his return, and Mr.. Vandiver
was at once notified that his resignation
was accepted.
Governor O'Neal said he preferred not to
discuss the probable cause of Mr.. vandi-
ver's action in resigning froin his staff,
indicating that there was nothing to be
given out in regard to the matter. 1t is
understood that Mr.. vandiver offered lit
tie explanation in his letter to the gov
ernor.
Officials about the capitol who became
cognizant of Mr. Vandivers action in
asking to be relieved from place on
Governor ONeals staff declared that Mr..
Vandiver was probably actuated by purely
unselfish and impersonal motives in sub
uniting his resignation to the chief execu-
tive Of the state, maintaining that the va
rious reports with which Mr.. Yandiver' $
name has been connected during the past
few weeks, incident to the Walter Jones
murder trial, probably actuated the Mont
gomefy merchant in iesigning as a mem
Der of Governor O'Neafs staff.
Mr.. yandiver is the third member of
Governor O'Neal's staff to resign during
the past two years, Col. p. g. Bowman
Of Birmingham and Col. Robert L. Moul-
throp of Eufaula being the other two
members.
Coy ernor O'Neal has not indicated when
he will name a successor to Mr.. Yandiver,
though 1t is not believed that the appoint
ment will be announced until after sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Vandiver was one of
Governor O'Neals original appointees to
membership on his staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
LARNED is OUT

Southampton. Long Island. N. Y.
August 12.-Williiam A. Larned, seven
times winner OF the national tennis
championship. probably Will not try for
the honors this year. This was re-
garded as a certainty tonight in the
camp of the three score or more play
ers who began play here today in the
Meadow club cup tournament
I.arned has been suffering from rheu-
matism since the Davis cup contest in
Australia, and declared he did not feel
like undertaking the task.
Sixty-nine players appeared in the
drawing Of the singles today. the most
interesting matches being between r.
N Williams, the youth who won the
national clay courts championship at
pittsburg recently, and A. NJ Hyde of
the Harvard team, Williams finally
winning rs, 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

about $4,000. In addition to these
prizes are a $1,000 cash prize for the
winner and a $500 cash prize for the
second boat.
The first races viii be held at Chi
clgo-. during the Water Carnival and
Naval Review, August 10 to II inclu-
sive. 1912. 1t is expected that there
Will be boats from all over the world.
Water Carnival week at Chicago
will include the other races In the
Fourth Annual Regatta of the Western
Power Boat Association, the Inter-
national Yacht Race between the Roy
81 Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto
and the Chicago Yacht Club, the Lip
ton Cup Races of Colum bia- Yacht
Club, fireworks displays, naval pa
rades, swimming and diving contests
and exhibitions by sailors, marines and
naval reserves.
In all the competitions there will
be handsome trophies or liberal cash
prizes William Hale Thompson com
modore Associated Yacht and Power
Boat Clubs, Chicago, Will be glad to
supply information.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
SAYS TAFT IS GOOD.
MAN GOING WRONG
Senator Stone Attacks the
Presidents Veto of
Wool Bill

Washington. August ia shining
example of good man going wrong
was the characterization of President
Taft made by Senator Stone. of Mis-
souri,, in a speech in the Senate today
attacking the Presidents veto of the
democratic progressive wool tariff bill
Senator Stone credited the President
with high motives, but said he had al
lowed himself to become the victim of
environment.
THE President is a high class man.
he said His ideals and impulses are
naturally good. II left to follow the
bent of his own inclinations, he would,
l think, seek, with singleness of pur-
pose. to promote the public veal.
But he is so environed with political
exigencies, so bound BY the interests
to which his party is obligated, that
he often allows himself TO be over
persuaded Instead of leading, he too
often allows himself to be led. He be-
comes the servant of the special inter
ests instead of the people.
In short, he becomes the shining ex-
ample of good man going wrong"
Senator Stone devoted much of his crit
icsm to that elusive but potential guam
tity known as the tariff board, and said
the President had vetoed the wool bill
again "out of a tender consideration for
the judgment of five men. unknown to
fame whom he had appointed 10 MAKE an
investigation"
ut looks too much as If the President
was playing politics. he added He is a
candidate for recollection and he Is beset
by numerous embarrassments."
Governor Wilson declares for sane re-
vision downward in accordance with his
party platform and the bull moose is roar
ing for radical cut In all the sched-
ules
with Wilson to the fore, calm. self pos
sessed masterful. marching on trium-
phantly, and with the wild bull moose
roaming and roaring promiscuously. what
can a standpat candidate do?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

The VIM. wrigley, Jr., Trophy for
ahe power boat championship OF the
world represents over $4,000. II Is a
perpetual trophy to be won each year
i,y the club whose motor speed boat
entry makes the best three out OF flVe
races in competition open to the world,
free for all boats under 40 feet in
length.
ri is a reproduction in silver of a
"Irlying Mercury" presenting to Nep-
tune a hydroplane motor speed boat.
Neptune with his trident dolphins and
water surrounding are in bronze.
The round pedestal is of green marble.
The figure of Mercury and the model
speed boat contain 1000 ounces OF
sterling silver. The trophy stands five
feet five inches high. The base Is AZ
Inches In diameter.
Mr. Wrigley win provide annually a
REPLICA of this big $4,000 trophy. which
becomes the personal property of the
winner of each years races. To pro-
vide this trophy annually will require
an endowment Of about $17,5000. thus
giving Mr.. Wrigley,s trophy value of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
CLAIM WOOD ALCOHOL
is PUT IN WHISKY

Montgomery. August 12.--(Specia1)- Ger
tain Birmingham saloon men have d.
luted whisky with wood alcohol, ac-
cording to charges of c. II. Billingsey,
head of the pure food department of Ala
bama. He has made complaint to the
Birmingham excise commission. Names
of the dealers have been withheld pend
ing an investigation. Analysis made by
State Chemist B. j.. Ross showed the
presence of wood alcohol In two brands
ef whisky, one gin and one apple brandy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
CLERK IS ATTACKED
WHILE ON WAY HOME
]. r. Brown of Gadsden Set
Upon Saturday Night
AFTER A NEW TRIAL.
Jury Being Drawn for Approaching
Term of Court-Socialist Speak
ing Observation-Disclosures
ing Plant Nears Finish

sGadsden, August '12.-(speciaL)- u.
r. Brown, clerk in the offices OF the
Southern Iron g. Steel company was at
tackled Saturday night near Canterber-
ry station while on his way homo. Wal
ter Brown, Lester Moore, Henry Car
tee and Herman Turner. are in the
county jail charged with highway rob-
berry and assault with intent to murder.
Brown was on HIS way home when he
was felled with a rock. Then a knife
was brought into play, and several bad
gashes were cut about the neck and
shoulders. Browns cries drew passers-
by, and the assailants escaped In the
darkness
Drew Will Ask New Trial
Although no appeal to the supreme
court viii be taken. new trial Will
he asked for e. C. Drew Of Fort Payne,
the promoter who was convicted of us
ing the mails to defraud, and was SEN
fenced to thirteen months imprison-
ment. His counsel probably will con-
tend that among other reasons for a
new trial is the fact that he was I'M
able to secure the presence of some of
his witnesses.
Drew is now at Fort Payne arrang-
ing for some one else to take charge
of the electric light plant during his
absence at the federal penitentiary.
The citizens of that town appear to be
In sympathy with him, and he himself
still retains his faith in his project.
Jury Reinu Drawn
The jury is being drawn today for
the approaching term in the criminal
division of the city court of Gadsden,
which convenes Monday, September 2.
During that week, Judge J. A. Bilbro
will hear the cases of Claude CLANCY.
charged with the murder of Sam Sill
der, and of Bob Stiles held for the
murder of Ernest Brit
Socialist Speaking
State Organizer Doyle of the Social
list party will speak at the odd Eel
lows hall on Twelfth street, Wednes-
day night. He will be in Etowah
county four days.
w. p. Simpson Dead
Gadsden citizens We're shocked to-
uay TO learn OF the death IN Rome, Ca
of William p. Simpson, who resided
here about thirty years ago, and was
prominent in mercantile circles
Blames Automobile
Charging that an automobile, reclS-
lessly driven, was the cause of his mule
running away while on the Little VAL
ley road one day in July Morgan Woo
ten, a farmer, is suing Charlie Chill
ders and Bob Huff for $4,000 for in
juries alleged to have been received at
that time.
Plant Nears Completion
The new plant of the Southern Manu-
featuring company, which was built to
replace the one burnt last october, is
expected to be completed to that 'ex-
tent where operations may begin next
month When running at full capac-
ity, the plant will employ about 100
men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
NEWS OF ENSLEY

election. The total vote cast at this
box was about one-third of the voting
strength of the precinct.
Mr. and Mrs. Prince of Gadsoen, have
moved to Ensley
Miss Ida Smith of Tracy City, Tenn,
Is in Ensley the guest of her brother.
Mr.. ]. A. Smiths
Carl Fowler of South America, Is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Grove Wren.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Taft Commutes Sentence

Washington. August l2.-President Taft
has decided TO commute to life impris-
onment the death sentence of Matte Lo-
max, a negro woman, convicted of killing
her husband in this city. She Is said to
have tuberculosis. Ss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Canadian Pacific Dividend

Montreal, August 12.-Directors of the
Canadian Pacific Railway company today
declared a serni-annual dividend of > per
cent on preferred stock and quarterly
dividend on common stock of per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

The bond election yesterday created
scarcely a ripple in Ensley, being one
of the quietest ever held here. A large
majority against the court house and
Jail proposition and in favor of the hos
pital provision was the feature of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Griffin Convicted

Union Springs, August 12.-tSpe :,
Alta Griffin. charged with killing Max
Davis, May 9. was found guilty of man
slaughter in the first degree Satiir-
day and given four years in the peni-
Tertiary. He appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
TEACHERS LISTEN
TOADDRESSBYSEED
Butler Institute in Session
at Greenville
A STRONG FACULTY
Major Peagler and Family Plan Tour
of State in Their Touring Car.
Butler Farmers Optimistic
Over the Crop Outlook

Greenville, August Especial THE
Butler County Teachers institute opened
here this afternoon at the Butler county
courthouse. There is an attendance of
about 80 to 70 teachers. The corps of the
instructors are widely known, and Supt.
c. Fl Lewis was extremely fortunate in
securing the services of Miss Elberta lay
lor of Birmingham, L. NJ. Stephenson,
editor of the Progressive Journal of Roam
oke, and Prof. e. l.. Slough of Georgiana.
The institute will continue during the
week and win close on Friday. number
of other prominent speakers will have
numbers on the programme.
The teachers were fortunate to hear
Walter d. Seed deliver an address that
was masterpiece along educational lines.
Mr. Seed did not refer to politics in his
address, and he made an eloquent plea
for better educational advantages for the
state of Alabama.
Tour State in Auto
Major Thomas w. Peagler and his
family will leave on Wednesday morn
ing fer tour of the northern part of the
state making the trip in their large Chal-
mers touring car. Among the
cities they will visit are, Montgomery.
Selma, Greensboro. Marion. Uniontown,
Tuscaloosa. Birmingham, Admission, Gads-
den, Talladega and Talladega Springs.
They expect to make the trip in ten days
or two weeks.
Farmers Optimistic
Tho farmers of Butler county are OPP
timistic over the crop conditions in the
county AS a whole they are good. Some
Of the farmers claimed that they were in
need of rain the last part of last week,
but general rains have since fallen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Ensley lodge. Modern Maccabees of
the World, will hold a meeting Tues
day evening for the purpose of giving
degrees to a large number of candi-
dates for membership. There will be
work for the degree team in all the
degrees and the team is especially re-
quested to be present. After the lodge
work a banquet will be served at the
Palace cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Judge j. T. Lowry has returned from
a vacation spent at Biloxi and other
points in Mississippi. Judge Lowry
will resume his duties as recorder of
the Ensley police court Tuesday morn
ing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

The Woodmens circle of Ensley will
meet Wednesday afternoon at $50
and a special request is made that the
members attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
BUILDING ACTIVITY
AT CARROLLTON
Town Rapidly Forging to
the FrOnt-WOrk Begun
on State-Aid Road

Carrollton, August 12.-(Special)
Quite a good deal of building is in
progress in this place at the present
time and several other houses are In
contemplation.
The citizens have at last realized the
fact that more dwelling houses are
needed to supply those who wish to To-
cate and with that end in view have
begun the erection of several houses
which VIII be for rent.
The splendid facilities, together with
the excellent springs, are bound to
make Carrollton more than she is to-
day and with the proper spirit among
the citizens the population should soon
be more than tripled.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

A report was made to the police de-
partment yesterday morning that a ca
boose of the Frisco road at Pratt City
has been broken into and robbed of
some clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Crop conditions have improved won
month, although too much rain has
fallen in the last week for the cotton
crop. Old corn Is made and there is
unlimited numbers of acres planted in
late corn that is looking well.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Work was begun the latter part of
last week on the state aid highway be-
tween Carrollton and Pickensville and
will be rushed to completion. A. T.
Newell and brothers of Birmingham,
who secured the contract, have sub-let
the work to another party and he has
arrived with a large force of hands
and a number of teams sufficient to
complete the job in short length Of
time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Monday morning the garage of the
Morrison Motor Car company was found
to have been entered and robbed. About
ss5 was taken from the cash register
which had been broken open and dam
aged. This is the second time the gar
age has been burglarized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Plant Nears Completion

featuring company, which was built to
replace the one burnt last October is
expected to be completed to that 'ex-
tent where operations may begin next
month When running at full capac-
ity, the plant will employ about 100
men,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-07-08

a summons from the gang that the
Job was ready and must be done that
night. Ashby was captured and sem
fenced to % years in the penitentlary
at Lancaster, Mob. where he is now.
Mrs. .Ashby made known these partic.
ulars in her application for divorce
a few days ago H..
-Four generations live in one house
an Albany, Oregon and the eldest is
81 years old. Mrs. C. NJ. Mason, who
represents the second generation says
she was never away from her moth.
er more than year at time, and
that her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Price,
and her grandson Monroe Prlce( have
always lived with her. Mrs. Mason
was married when she was 16 and
was a grandmother at 80.
The record for somnambullstlc
feats Is held by Ben Harrington. a
farm hand employed near Stockton,
CAL, who while asleep swan two
miles down the river. His clothing
was found on the bank and II, was
concluded that he had been drown,
led! Later he was found asleep 1.-TWO
miles further down stream. When
awakened Harrington" could not re-
| member the trip.i''' BE- atAifl, ~,