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Awaits Final Instructions

Juarez, Mex, July 22.-To receive from
General Orozco final Instructions regard
ing his part in the invasion of Sonora,
Colonel Alfonso Castenada arrived here
today from MADEIRA. He expects tomor
row to rejoin his detachment of 500 men
now distributed along the line of the
Mexican Northwestern railroad for 20
miles south of MADEIRA.
The rebel artillery was shipped from
Juarez to Casas Grandes today in order
TO have it safely away when the reoels
evacuate this town.
Castenada who has been Orozco's chief
staff since he assumed command of rebels
was accompanied by his own stan. includ-
ing Miguel Quiroga. one of five men who
rode with General Bernardo Reyes on his
invasion of Mexico in December. Cas-
tonada and his staff almost all of whom
are men of military experience and Gull
ture frankly profess chagrin over the
predatory methods used by General Rojas'
men in the vicinity of MADEIRA.
Comparatively little progress has been
made by the rebels since their defeat at
Bachimba more than two weeks ago.
They have destroyed the Mexican Cen
trail railway between Sauz and Gallego
30 miles and have occupied the points
along the Northwestern as far south as
Mataehio. 60 miles north of San Antonio
near Chihuahua City, where the federal
vanguard is located. General Rojas has
moved westward into the state of Sonora
from MADEIRA about 45 miles in an effort
to isolate General Huerta at Chihuahua.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-23
HOLD JOHNSON
IN THE STONE CASE
Boy Who Was Cut Sunday
Afternoon Has Chance
to Recover

Admission, July 22,-(Special.)-Th au-
thorities of Admission and Calhoun coun-
ties have received with some incredulity
the story related by Walter Johnson with
reference to the murder of George Stone
in West Admission near Camp Pettus and
the Woodstock furnaces carly Sunday
morning. As result Johnson is being
held In the county jail.
The family of Mr.. Stone was spending
the night with neighbors at the time of
the crime. According to Johnson's story,
he was on the front porch when he saw
three men enter Mr.. Stones room. One
of them was a negro and the other two
wore khaki uniforms. He saw them
strike his friend with the ak and I'M
mediately fed to camps, where he gave
the alarm. Stone died shortly after be-
ing rushed to the Field hospital.
Johnson was placed under arrest by
Sheriff Broos. Deputies Borders and Har-
mon Immediately after they arrived on
the scene of the murder. rigid investi-
cation is being made by the county Of
fcers, in which they have the cooperation
of the officials of Camp Pettus
According to news from Choccolocco
valley, Henry and Jesse Heifner, two
young men of that place who were horri-
bly, cut and stabbed with knife Sunday
afternoon by Aaron Davis, it is charged,
will recover, although the attending ply
stefan says they are the worst cut patients
he has ever attended. Davis has been ar
rested and is now confined in the Cal
houn county Jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-23
MR.. TAFT BEGINS
WORK ON SPEECH

washington, July 22.-President Taft to-
day began preparation of hiss speech ac-
cepting the presidential nomination. In
his study at the White House, the Presi-
dent surrounded himself with data that
will be used in what republican leaders
expect will be his most important con-
tribution to the campaign 1t was said
tonight his main argument for re-eec-
ton would be based on the achievements
of his administration and on the tariff
reform.
Republican leaders believe the Presi-
dent will point out the difference be-
tween the republican and democratic plat
forms. Especially in respect TO the tariff
question There is little doubt such will
be introduced in the campaign later. and
will be used as a document by the ma
tional committee.
The speech will be delivered from the
rear portico of the White House, Au.
gust l.
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Anti Saloon Men Win

Washington. d. c., July 22-Anti saloon
interests won victory before the senate
judiciary committee today when Senator
Cummins was authorized to report favor
ably a bill giving to dry states power to
intercept shipments of liquor from wet
territory. The bill is a combination of
the Kenyon measure, much amended. and
others precedent. The bill provides for the
arrest of persons intending to violate a
law of the state into which the shipment
is made The new bill would revise the
existing Wilson law to meet a recent de-
cision of the supreme court, and make
liquor In interstate commerce subject to
tn claws of single state upon arrival
within its boundaries and before delivery
to a consgnee.
Several members of the clmmittee think
the bill is unconstitutional and threaten
to fight 1t.
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Private Homes Looted by
the Rebels-Guns Are
COnfiscated
MILLER TELLS STORY
OF ABUSE BY REBELS
Rebels Force Holds Bachimba Canyon
and Much Damage May Be In
flicted on Country-Await
Orozco's Final Instructions

MADEIRA, chihuahua, Mexico, July o.
Nearly $50 American women and children
Jeff MADEIRA over the Mexican Northwest
ern railroad this afternoon for Ell Paso as
"A result of the tense situation created by
a band of 800 rebels quartered here.
Several private homes have been looted
In the last two days
The homes of two Americans were
among those searched. A few guns were
confsoated.
Colonel Ganboa, rebel commander, as
sumed control of the situation today and
tonight semblanoe of order had been re-
stored. Saloons have been closed and a
guard stationed in the American quarter.
Gamboa declares that irresponsible insur-
rectos were responsible for the lawless-
ness and promised that raiders would be
summarily punished. The rebels outpost
was Matayhie AZ miles south of MADEIRA
dteday. Federal troops were encamped
thirty miles further south. at Guerrea
The rebels will pass into the state of
Sonora as the government forces advance,
which is delayed because of burned
bridges. 1t is anticipated that the last
of the revoutionists will have evacuated
MADEIRA within Sc hours.
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FARMERS MEETING
AT DOTHAN SUCCESS

Montgomery, July 22.-(Special9--
That the Southeast Alabama Farmers
institute, which was held at Dothan
last week. was a success from every
point of view is the statement of State
Farm Demonstration Agent b. L. Moss.
who has Just returned from that sec
ton of the state, where he attended
the Dothan institute, and visited DEM
onstration farms in Pike county.
According to Mr.. Moss citizens of
Dothan have raised $4,000 for build
ing a packing plant. and it is proposed
to raise the remaining $4,000 neces-
sary TO complete the plant within the
near future.
Mr.. Moss was accompanied on his trip
to southeast Alabama by District
Agents Jesse M. Jones and A. ID.
Whitehead.
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THE ENGLISH NAVY
WILL BE INCREASED
AT VERY RAPID RATE
CONTINUED From Page One. J


expenditure necessary to maintain the
security of our shores, of our dominion
and of our commerce and to insure the
peace OF the world. We arc most re-
luctant competitors in this naval rivalry
which was not provoked by u.s.
The premier emphasized that the vital
interests of Great Britain will be guarded
in the Mediterranean, and a much strong
er force be placed there. The house. he
said. might rest assured that next years
naval estimates would not fall short In
providing everything necessary fully ia
safeguard British interests
Mr.. Asquith, on behalf of the British
government, then thanked Robert I,
Borden the Canadian premier who was
a listener, and his colleagues, for the
spirit in which they had entered into fine
deliberations of the government
With the dominions growing particin,.
ton in the active burden of the empire
1t was Great Britain's duty to make
such response as II could to their oh.
vlously rea sonable demand that the,
should be entitled to be heard In the dc.
termination of the imperial policy.
James Ramsay Macdonald, labor
member for Leicester. said that neither
Germany nor England could long stand
such a strain on their finances and said
British laborites would Join the labor
ties of Germany in opposing the con-
slant increase in the naval apropria-
tons
Lord Charles Beresford criticised the
increase in the naval programme as In
sufficient. He prophesied that the
country would go on adding more ships
each year but not enough-just suf-
ficient to induce Germany to follow suit
until war came.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-23
DALLAS bAPT|STS
CONVENE IN SELMA

Selma, July 22.-(Special.)-Th annual
convention of the Dallas County Sunday
School association will convene at the
First Baptist church Tuesday morning
and the sessions will continue until
Wednesday afternoon. 1t is expected
about 200 delegates from all parts or the
county will attend the different sessions
of the convention which will prove IN
teresting and instructive to all the dele
gates.
Leon Palmer. general secretary of the
Alabama Sunday School association, VIII
attend the different sessions and VIII
make addresses. number Oh local WORK
orc will also make addresses upon diff
ferent phases of Sunday school work. The
many delegates to the convention Will BE-
entertained in different families during
their stay IN Selma
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Rebels Hold Bachimba

Mexico City. July PA band of two
hundred rebels is tonight in possession of
the canyon of Bachimba between Torreon
and Chihuhua, according to dispatches to
FL impartial All the positions of adj
vantage are said to be occupied by the
revolutionists and railway telegraph COM
munication is cut. With the greater part
of the federal army on the march to the
west to cut Off the retreat of the rebels
to Sonora, much damage may be done
South OF Torreon insurrectos are in pos
session of Noria. Jimuca and Otto. press
1ng the federals there and keeping rail-
way communication interrupted. These
bands are believed TO be under the COM
Ynand of Argumedo.
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Considers Wilson's Bill

Washington, July 22.-The House today
resumed consideration or the bill OF Rep
resentative Wilson of Pennsylvania desg
mated to abolish involuntary servitude In
the American merchant marine and to
provide further life-saving precautions.
No action was taken.
In the course of the debate Repre-
sentative Humphrey. opposing its pass
age argued that it did not go far enough.
LET us substitute our merchant ma
rine" he said "and then we can build
In American shipyards vessels that will
be staunch. The Titanic was not prop
erly constructed Let us throw aside all
this sort of legislation and by aiding our
merchant marine carry American pas
sengers and American merchandise In
safety in honestly built American ships =
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ADJUSTMENTS
At the Orpheum

The Orpheum this week provides a
star" bill which, judging from the
applause last evening, won the approval
of the critical Monday evening audi
ence, a feat greatly to be desired. The
five acts are a composite of good music,
singing and dancing, laugh provoking
comedy and sensational acrobatics.
AL Harrington and his dog came first.
1t was very good and prepared the
way for what was to follow. Brooks
and Harris presented "A Wild Flirta :
ton" neat singing and dancing act,
well dressed and well staged The
couple sang very pleasantly and their
clean comedy and fun making was
Infectious and provoked much applause.
But Brooks and Harris were rather
modest and did not seem to care for en-
cores.
The Three E,mersons furnished an
acrobatic act full of thrills and high
class tumbling 1t is undoubtedly one
OF the really good acrobatic acts now
playing vaudeville And those who ad-
mire sensational work by nervy ath-
letes have treat in store this week
when they witness this act.
H. r. Mcconnell, president of the
"Thirteen club is the unluekiest gem
/ tleman ever born" according to Mr..
McConnelrs positive statement, This
act is in Il class by itself. and 1t is full
of surprises which are really too good
1 to divulge outside the theatre. lie
provides plenty of amusement
The star" act is the Musical cut
leys," who. indeed, lived up to their
name The young women and men who
compose this musical family present a
fine appearance and go through the
several difficult musical numbers in an
/ excellent style. The act is well staged
and is of high standard throughout
The moving pictures depict scenes In
California in flower time. This week $
bill will be repeated every afternoon al
$3.50 and twice every evening, the hrsl
performance at and the second at J
O'clock
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GOVERNOR O'NEAL
TO MILWAUKEE,

Montgomery. July 22.-(Special)--
Governor O'Neal will attend the meet
ing of the American Bar association,
which meets in Milwaukee on August
q. Following the annual convention
of the Bar association. the governor
will attend the American Association OF
Criminal Reform and Criminology.
which meets in the same city imme-
diately after the adjournment of the
first convention.
The governor will probably be away
for two weeks or more. and will visit
number of cities in the northwest.
This will be his first trip to Milwaukee.
and he Is looking forward to 1t With
considerable pleasure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-23
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Chattanooga.-Hettie Wright, aged I,
was run over and killed by an automobile
which DR.. Willard steele of this city was
CURED at noon today. The child lived
several hours after being injured.
Washing ton.-lThomas w. Brahany, of
Wisconsin, a former newspaper man here
and for the last year secretary to the
tariff board, prob--->y gill he appointed
by President Taft tomorrow as assistant
secretary to the president. succeeding
Sherman P. Allen, recently made assist
ant secretary of the treasury.
San Francisco-Sun Fo, % year old son
of DR.. Sun Vat sen head of the revoun-
tionary movement which overthrow the
Manchu dynasty of China. will enter the
University of California this fall.
Detroit, Mich-The premature explosion
of bomb during the fireworks display
which inaugurated Detroit's Cadilaqua
celebration tonight, resulted in the injury
of six persons, one of whom may die. The
explosion occurred on Belle Isle. where a
iitileiuouS cioNu udu edtheleu 10 Wiz
ness the first number of the weeks pro-
gramme of festivities.
Jacksonville, Ill.--The Rev. C. G. Snow,
born in New York 80 years ago. personal
friend of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen
A Douglas, and the Oldest school teacher
in Illinois, died here today.
Now York.-Two children were shot
and probably fatally injured tonight
when a gang of rowdies engaged in
running gun fight. The battle took
place in East Twelfth street and the
| thoroughfare was crowded when the
shooting began BY the time the police
reserves arrived on the scene the gang
had dispersed No arrests have been
made.
! Geneva. Switzerland.-Snow fell
| heavily all over the Alps last night.
1t lies to a depth of eight inches on the
six principal passes. A number of
American motorists are snowbound
San Francisco.-Japan expects to
spend nearly $1.OOO,O00 for her exhibit
at the Panama Pacific international
exposition here in 1915. Her intentions
were made known here today by Har-
uki Yamawaki. chairman of the Jap
select a site for the Japanese Pavilion,
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Yesterday was a big day at East
Lake park. Many pichics were held
across the lake at the picnic grounds.
and many more are planned for the
remainder of this week. Calman's SYM
phony orchestra drew a good crowd
last night to the dance in the pavilion.
The manager of the park stated last
night that the regular programme of
dances being on Mondays Wednesdays
and Saturdays would be changed and
that next week the dances would be
held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays.
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year was reached when the house ana
senate conferees on the naval approprla-
ton bill held a session today. The senate
refused to recede from its position for
two batteships, while the house remained
obdurate. The senate members believed
they could force an agreement for one
ship.
Senator Tillman, who had insisted on
$1,000 improvement at Charleston navy
yard was forced to give way. The senate
yielded to the house on the disputed ap-
preparations for Charleston, Portsmouth
and Philadelphia. All will be cancelled.
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Miller Tells of Abuse

Ell Paso July 22.-Samuel Miller, an
American farmer at Casas Grandes, Mex
fco, arrived here today, WITH a story OF
bold abuse by the rebels.
Approached by Major Melquedez Al
vaers, who brandished a revolver in his
face, Miller says he was forced to give
up his horses and possessions to the
amount of 500 Miller. whose home for
merly was in Fort Worth. Texas, in
formed American Consul Edwards, of
Juarez. today that although the occur
renee was several days ago. he had been
detained by the rebels from reporting the
affair.
He also said, that he was threatened to
be whipped with a sword If he took the
northwest direction. Many other Ameri-
cans, according to Miller, have been
robbed in the Casas Grandes region.
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THE THAW CASE is
OFFICIALLY CLOSED

New York. July 22.-The case of Harry
X. Thaw. slayer of Stanford White. who
has been fighting through proceedings In
White Pleains to obtain his release from
the Mattawan asylum was officially
closed today when William Travers Je-
rome, attorney for the state. submitted
his brief reason against giving Thaw
his freedom. Justice Keogh will hand
down his decision the latter part of this
week or the first of next.
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the first site chosen by a foreign ma
ton.
Pittsburg-Peace for another year
in the Pittsburg coal fields was as
sured late today when a special con-
vention of District No. O. United Mine
Workers of America. approved a new
wage scale. The action affects $4,000
men.
Koenigsberg Germany officers of
the German battleship Thiringen, which
is anchored with the remainder of the
second squadron of the active fleet in the
kursches Half. were drowned today by
the capsizing of one of the small boats
belonging to the warshp which was taxi
ing a boat load of officers back to the
vessel from shore. Eight others were
rescued unconscious.
Jacksonville, F1a.-News received here
today from II. II. Raymond of New
York, general manager of the Clyde
Steamship company. notified represen-
tives here of the line that the strike of
seamen had been settled. No details of
the agreement were given.
Lisbon, Portugal.-Calm reigns but the
republican troops continue patrolling
breaks have occurred. The peasants fra
ternize openly with the soldiers every
where.
Observation-Disclosures of refugees from
Portugal are arriving in Madrid. Among
them are several army officers and jour
nalists who have issued a statement to-
day in which they say: 1--WE will go to
America, Germany or Japan If necessary,
but we will never return to Portugal so
long as the monarchy is not restored"
Fez, Morocco.-A French column
sent out to check marauding bands
northwest of Safrou by a cunning ma
neuver forced the tribesmen to cross d
ravine under a concentrated fire. Two
hundred of the tribesmen were killed
in a few minutes. The French lost
three killed, of whom two were Of
ficers, and seven wounded.
Leavenworth, Kan.-Edward Mccoy.
prize fighter. was released from the
federal prison here today after having
served two years sentence. He was
convicted at Council Bluffs, Ia, on a
charge of robbery, and formerly was
q member of the Mabray swindling
syndicate.
Lexington, Ky.-James B. Haggin,
the millionaire Kentucky turfman and
tobacco grower. who has been Ill of
indlgestio for the last week in a local
hospital, left that institution late to-
day much improved.
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VETERAN OPERATOR
BURIED IN ST. PAUL

St. Paul July 22.-The body of Ransom
Phelps. veteran telegraph operator who
took the first message announcing the
surrender of Lee to Grant at the close
of the civil war. was cremated at Forest
cemetery st. Paul. today. Phelps died
at Crooked Lake. Mimi. Saturday. a
copy of the famous message announcing
Lees surrender is among Mr.. Phelps
effects.
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Finn TALKS WITH
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
Continued from Page One)

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This was the decision of the supreme
court today in the mandamus suit brought
by the Roosevelt adherents to compel
county clerks to place the names of
Roosevelt electors on the ballot for the
primary election of August 6. According
to the decision the Roosevelt electors will
remain on the primary ballot.
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Mann Arouses Burke's Ire

Washington, July 22.-charging that "a
certain noted senator had slipped a
joker into an Indian land bill in confer
ence, minority Leader Mann today reused
the ire of Representative Burke of South
Dakota, republican, one of the conferees.
Mr. Mann insinuated that the change,
which had not been considered by either
the House or Senate, had been made with
some Interior motive and charged 1t
would affect the land owned by Indians
other than the five civilized tribes to
which the bill was supposed to be ap-
plicable
"I resent the imputation." said Mr..
Burke sharply. 1T is unfair"
The measure on which the conference
report was based is intended to remove
restrictions from part of the lands of
the five civilized tribes. A number Of
titles are clouded. Mr.. Mann contended
that as amended the bill would render
the Indian an easier prey to the land
sharks. He did not refer to the senator
by name.
The conference report was adopted and
the measure now goes to the President
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Asbury Park. n. j.. July 9e.-The new
progressive party will be formally
launched in New Jersey at a mass con-
vention here tomorrow. supporters of
Theodore Roosevelt will meet and author
ize most of the Roosevelt delegates to the
Chicago convention to represent them at
the national progressive convention. Steps
will be taken toward forming a state
organization.
Among most of the progressive leaders
here tonight the idea prevailed that the
new party should seek its ends independ-
emily of the old party organizations
Tampa Fla, July 22.-"Progressive
republicans, supporting the candidacy
of Colonel Roosevelt for President, met
in each of the three congressional dis
trlcts in this state today, denounced
President Taft and the steam roller
methods at Chicago, eulogized Theodore
Roosevelt and named congressional
candidates.
c. II. Aston. the negro lawyer from
Tampa, who appeared before the ma
tional republican committee at Chicago
and told how the negroes were seclud-
ed from the proceedings of the repub
lican convention in this state, is one
of the leaders of the Roosevelt move
meni in Florida. The First district
convention was held in Tampa, the Sec
ond at Jacksonville and Third at PEN
sacola.
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Refugees Arrive

Eel Paso, Tex, July 22.-The train bear
Ing American refugees from MADEIRA ar
rived here at noon. One hundred and
forty-five American women and children
and ten men were aboard.