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masks. 1 don't Know why but have
suffered terribly
Since Saturday I have been driven
many miles. l don't know where, and
In tho small hours of this morning I
was pushed out of the car in a little
street of the town here without in the
least knowing where l was
IT asked somebody IN the street, who
told me that / was in Lyons. and u
few minutes afterward | saw and rec
ogniZed Fourvieres Cathedral on the
hill, and knew then where I was. |
went to the Carthusians here and they
took care of me, giving me a bed and
food, which l needed badly. I am abb
solutely penniless. The men in the
car took everything.
II left my home soon after 0 o'clock
Saturday and little man in dark
clothes spoke to me- He told me that
Nine. Bonsergent had met with an ac-
cident and wanted to see me at once.
[ knew this lady and hurried off.
THE little man followed me and sud-
denly in dark corner four or FIVE
men rushed at me and made me pris-
oner. There was no noise, and they did
not strike me. but ] was gagged be-
fore | had time to call for help. They
took my keys out OF my pockets, my
purse in which I had about $40 and
pocketboolS In which had $40 note.
Then they threw n sack or cloth over
my head and hurried me off.
II don't know where we went. but
1t seemed to me that was in a mead
ow 1t was there that I spent the
night. Then they threatened me with a
revolver, pushed me into a motor car
and made mo change my clothes. The
car drove off. All the rest of my adj
venture has been like n nightmare,
for now and then / heard the men In
the car quarreling. The language they
used was horrible They gave me moth
ing to eat but rolls, which they pushed
under the cloth over my head.
II know we drove long way. and
that the car made long halts pretty
often. II was a large cara limousine
land there was room for six people in
1t. On Monday there we're only three
men in the car with me.
I'VE drove and drove, and early this
morning, though I didn't know the time
or where we were, they united my
hands and feet, pulled off the cloth
from my head and pushed me out of
the car, which drove off at once"
The able was permitted to return
to the Carthusian home He intended
to go back to Anglers tomorrow morn
irg.
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HORSE FALLS UPON
GREENVILLE MAN

Greenville, July l.-(speciaI)-Mr. King
Thames was badly bruised and scratched
about the body and limbs on Sunday aft
ernoon. He had just finished hitching up
his horse TO a surrey and was sitting in
the vehicle with his young brother. Some
ling frightened the horse and he made
jump and ran out the door of the stable
and up the street. Mr.. Thames jumped
from the surrey and caught the bride
with an effort to prevent the horse from
throwing the boy out or possibly run
ming into some one on the crowded street.
He was successful in stopping the horse
by throwing him, causing the horse to
fall partially on him and dragging him
about 20 feet. Mr.. Thames was picked up
with his clothing badly torn, and with
many scratches and bruises 1t was first
thought that he was hurt internally, but
since it has been found out that he was
not. The boy was not hurt.
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Sympathy Extended

New York July Harriet Quimby' 9
death, as .chronieled today, caused gen.
eral sympathy to be extended to her
mother. Miss Quimby, aside from her
aviation activities was a we'll known mag
azine writer connected with Leslie
Weekly. She made her home in this city
and is survived by an aged mother. When
Miss Quimby took up flying as one of the
Moisant pupils there was much riy-
airy between her and Matilda Moisant
for the honor of getting the first avia-
ton license granted to a woman by the
Aero Club of America officials to set
ting precedent by granting licenses
to women.
Miss Harriet Quimby's death shocked
frienas in New York. where she made
her home. She probably will pass into
history as the first American woman
aviator. She won the first aviation
license ever granted a woman in Amer
lea, made an American endurance rec
ord for women and last spring she
brought her fame to climax as the
first woman to pilot an aeroplane
across the English channel.
There was also much opposition
among Aero club officials to setting a
precedent by granting licenses to wom-
en-, but Miss Quimby became so sue
cessful in her flights. that she finally
won Miss Moisant later got license
but frightened by narrow escape
from accident, She has abandoned fly
ing.
When Miss Quimby returned few
weeks ago from her successes In Eu-
rope she brought home two-passen-
ger Bleriot monopane of so horsepower.
power.
On :ler first trials on Long Island
she narrowly escaped an accident. for
unused to machine OF such power,
she shot up SO perpendicularly that
spectators sasped In fear of seeing her
turn a somersault.
Miss Quimby Is the fourth woman to
lose her life In an aeroplane accident.
The first woman Killed was Madame
Deniz Moore, who fell while flying In
France In July. 1911.
The deaths of Miss Quimby and Will
lard bring the total of Al deaths dur
ing 1912. compared with 7s during all
of 1911.
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Federal Army Moves Up

At Rebel Front, Bachimba, Mexico, July
1.-The federal army of 5000 troops moved
into position within two miles of
Bachimba, the rebel stronghold at p.
m. The opposing vanguards exchanged a
few shots and withdrew to their respec-
tive main units.
Preparations were made by the rebels
to repel night attack from the federal
light artillery though heavy fighting is
not looked for until tomorrow morning
when the government forces will be in
closer battle range. NO further details
had been received tonight concerning the
big explosion in the federal Tires thought
to have been the wreclsing of govern
ment troop train by rebel mines
A mammoth explosion Just north of
Consuelo station in the federal camp a
few miles away was heard early this
forenoon, accompanied by human cries of
distress that lasted for nearly half
hour. 4
It is believed that federal troop train
moving northward came in contact with
mines placed in that vicinity several days
ago by rebels, and that the train was
completely wrecked and many lives lost.
The mines contained % cases of dyna-
mite The government forces had not
attacked at II o'clock July /.
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talent in initiating the designs of antique
furniture and he was encouraged to sup
ply as many casts as possible. He be-
came an assiduous visitor. first at the
Chateau at Versailles, and then at the
Trianon. He applied for permission 20
take casts of q number OF artistic brass
designs. but he was referred to the under
secretary of fine arts Several objects at
the Chateau disappeared, and John Cot
tereau ceased coming to the museum, but
went instead to the Trianon
Here he attempted one day to bride .
care taker by giving him 10 francs. The
caretaker pocketed the gold pieces, and
left the room. The young man imagined
that this was a tacit consent and pro-
ceeded to take a cast of the bronze brass
decorations on the bed which had been
occupied by Queen Victoria. While he
was at this work the caretaker returned
with his chief, whom he had Informed,
and they both warned the young man not
to attempt such bribery again.
The chief caretaker suspected him Of
having had hand In the theft of four
brass ornaments which decorated the feet
of the oak table of Malabar. one of the
ourosities of the museum. These brass
ornaments had been unscrewed and dis
appeared last winter. When the rest of
the furniture was examined many SINH
lar articles were also found to be missing
or were partly unscrewed, waiting to be
removed. The caretaSers waited for two
months for the return OF the suspected
young man. He was seen one day, but
took to his heels as soon as he was recog-
nized and escaped by jumping into q
tram. II was then remembered that he
had given his address when applying for
permission to copy the bronze designs.
and the police called at his room. He
denied the charges against him at first,
but finally admitted that he had re-
moved two bronco pieces for the purpose
OF taking casts, and had intended to re-
store them. He had not said where they
were at present. One of the bronze de-
signs was shown by him to an antiquar-
ian, who offered only trifling sum for
It. The object. said the dealer. was O
worthless imitation. The young man got
angry at this and said to the dealer that
that remark was proof that he. the
dealer. knew nothing. II took it away
from the Trianon only little while ago.
added the young man.
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FAMOUS SWINDLER
FAILS TO APPEAR

Philadelphia. July III. Burton Scott,
who the postal authorities say is the most
widely known swindler in the world. when
for trial on charges of using the mails
to defraud. failed to appear and his bail
of $4,000 was declared forfeited by Judge
Mcpherson. Scott 1t is charged. carried
on a swindling game through the mails by
representing himself as q representative
of a big London maritime insurance COM
pany. Charles e. Collins. who the postal
authorities say was associated with Scott
also Is fugitive, having forfeited $500
bail.
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AUTO BANDITS IN
POLICE DRAGNET

Minneapolis Mimi, July Flour young
chimes have during the last six months
committed many highway robberies In
Minneapolis, are under arrest and the
police say two of them have confessed.
One of their most daring exploits was
to hold up at a lonely spot five miles
from town an automobile party, the loot,
in money and jewels, netting tho bandits
about $1,000 besides which they rode off
in the machine.l
Their identity was betrayed by jani-
tor who had acted as fence for them
and who, since giving their names to
the police has disappeared.
Property worth several thousand dol
lars has been recovered.
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Comments of Experts

AOmHlentS Ot EApeItS
Lincoln Beachy who saw the accident
said:
Miss Quimby was coming down from
500o feet with full power on and must
have been making 100 miles per hour. She
was light, delicate woman and it could
easily have happened that the terrific
rush of air was too much for her and
she became weakened and unable to con-
troll the levers properly
Glenn Martin, who also has been fly
ing at the meets, said:
"If they had been strapped in the
accident would not have happened.
When going at terrific speed the ma
chine on striking hole In the air
will drop suddenly and pitch one from
the seat. I wear straps in my aero
plano and even then am thrown vio-
lently up against the levers by such
falls
w. p. willard was a widowe. aud
leaves two sons and daughter His
second son, w. Harry Willard. was a
witness to the accident and 1t was only
the loss of coin probably that al
lowed the fatality to rest between the
father and son. The son won the flip
up last Saturday night and had a short
ride with Miss Quimby at the close of
the first day of the meet, leaving the
senior Willard to take his place for
fight today Although the aviators
competing had a meeting tonight and
decided to give their services for a
benefit performance the general opin-
ion was left that no further flying
would take place at this time or present
exhibition.
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J. H. ALEXANDRA
DIES IN NEW YORK

New York. July II Henry Alex
andre, vice president of the National
Hunt and Steeplechase association, and
a prominent member of many sporting
clubs, died today at his summer bone
on Staten Island after an illness Of
more than a year. He was IS years
old and the youngest son of the late
Francis Alexandra, who founded the
line OF steamships running
from this port to. Cuba and Mexico.
afterward sold to the Ward line.
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De La Barra a Senator

Mexico City. July 1.-Partial returns
from yesterdays elections for senators
And deputies to- the national assembly
late tonight Indicated that Francisco l..
D. LaBarra, ex-President and former
ambassador to the United States, had
been elected senator from the states of
Nuevo Leon, Queeretaro, Miehoacan and
the federal district He was the Catholic
party's sale candidate.
At party headquarters tonight it was
Believed that the Catholic party would
have control of the next Congress. De-
LaBaara will choose one of the states
from which he will sit, his alternates
acting for him In the other three.
No disorders have been reported from
any part of country.
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AMERICAN MEDICAL
MEN IN SAN JUAN

San Juan, p. r., July 1.-The American
medical officers who arrived here June
81 to assist the Portion Rican authorities
in stamping out the plague In a report
to the acting governor. M. Drew Carroll,
confirm the findings of the insular phys
icians that true bubonsc plague exists.
The opinion is expressed that the dis
ease can be controlled and finally eradi-
Gated If tho methods which are now be-
ing applied to stamp 1t out are continued
vigorously. The total number of cases
so far recorded is 1O1 with II deaths.
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Mrs. Lillian Bradley Morgan

Mrs. Lillian Bradley Morgan. aged
90 years, died at 1890 o'clock last
might at local inflrmary. The re-
mains will be sent by Lige 10y to
Loyal. Ala, this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The young 1adys home was in War
rior, Ala, and she is survived by her
mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. ]. A.
Morgan, of that place.
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LEGAL NOTICES

In the matter of j. b. Berger Bankrupt.
Under and by virtue of an order of Hon.
e. II. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy, the
undersigned as trustee OF the estate of
the above bankrupt will sell for cash in
front of the United States government
building, Birmingham, Ala. at II a. m. on
Wednesday. July 8, 1911, the following
property of said bankrupt estate: One lot
of barber supplies, fixtures and furniture,
located at No. 2oS North Eighteenth street,
and small stock Of groceries. formerly
located at No. Ss1 North Eighteenth
street. and now located at No. 20S North
Eighteen street. all Of which can be In
spected upon application to the UNDER
signed. F. H. MKENZIE,
Trustee In Bankruptcy.
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Had to Dig


FROM JuQbe.
Farmer Rootdigger was digging out
his potatoes when fourteen-year old
Sarah Deal came along on the way from
school
Mr.. Rootdigger asked her how their
potatoes were turning out.
The bright-eyed little miss replied:
Our potatoes didn't turn out. Dad had
to dig them OUT
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OROzCO RANSOMS
RICH MEXICAN
Terrazas Pays $4,000 to
Escape Service
HUERTA ADVANCING
Continues His Inexorable March
Observation-Disclosures That Fed
eral Train Blew Up, But
Rumor Is Unconfirmed

Chihuahua. Mexico, July Luis Ter
razas, Jr., the wealthiest man in north
ern Mexico, finally obtained his release
from active service at the rebel front at
Bachimba today, returning here tonight
after paying a ransom of $4,000 gold and
contributing $500 gold for back taxes.
Terrazas had been ordered to the firing
line by General orozco and though the
British and German consuls interceded for
him the rebel chief would not yield until
a big sum of money was forthcoming.
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Selma, July 1.-(Special)-Dr j. R.
Goodloe. a prominent physician of De-
mopolis. died at local infirmary tonight.
Death was due to chronic inflammation
o. kidneys, from which he has suffered
for several years past. He leaves a
widow and three children. The remains
will be carried to Greensboro tomorrow
morning for interment
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Seven Killed by Crusher

Joniquiere. Quebec. July 1.--Seven
men were killed vat Kenogami, near
here. this afternoon when a stone
crusher. under which they were at
work on the construction of the pulp
mills Of the Price Brothers Co.. fell
upon them. All Of the victims were
French Canadians.
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KAISER LEAVES
FOR BALTIC PORT

Berlin, July 1.-The German emperor
accompanied by his third son. Prince
Adalbert. started tonight by way of Dan
zig for Baltic Port, a seaport of Russia
near the entrance of the gulf of Finland
where they will meet the Russian en-
peror. The two emperors met last in
August, 1900.
The imperial chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, was one of the emperors
marty
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-The only corner on Avenue
E, close in, 10ox1i0, that you can buy
at less than $1,000. Ask Rufus A. Rus
SELL with Minge, 2l13 lst avenue.
FOR, SALE-If you want South High
lands bungalow. well located, ask Rufus
A. Russell, with Minge, 2l13 LIST avenue.
FOR SALE-An up to date 8 room home
just completed, located on pretty Six
teentli avenue near Fifteenth street:
price $3.50; $500 cash. balance to suit
You cannot improve on this either in To-
cation or. price. Ask Rufus A. Russell,
with Minge. 2113 1st avenue
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Deaths and Funerals
Paris Infant

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. d. c.
Paris died Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence, $40 First avenue. The funeral ar
rangements were in charge of Shaw's I'm
dertaking company and services were held
yesterday afternoon from the residence,
interment In Elmwood.
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John G.. Kirschner

2The remains of John G. Kirschner
who died suddenly at his apartments.
1s201s Fourth avenue, are still being
held at Lige Logs pending funeral ar
rangements here or news from his rel
atives in Ohio. kilograms have been
sent to Fostoria, Ohio, and it is ex-
pected that the body of the deceased
will be sent there for interment.
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Explosion Confirmed

Ell Paso, July 1.-Colonel Castulo Her.
.fera of the rebel garrison in Juarez an
nounced this afternoon that MESA ge
from Chihuahua gave details of the blow
Ing up of a federal troop train by rebels
and the killing of all the troops on board
20 coaches The federals were attempting
to enter a pass according to the teie-
grams. when mines laid by the rebels
were exploded.
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STANCHFIELD PAYS
RESPECTS TO BRYAN
IN CAUSTIC SPEECH
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most powerful of plutocrats and he Is
the gentleman from Nebraska.
IF the New York delegation Is to
be prevented from voting for the can.
didate Of this convention then there
ought to be passed resolution de-
priving them of a seat in this con-
vention. A man who for pay has been
writing in favor from the republican
Bryan's partner and ally. Theodore
Roosevelt. ought to be expelled from
the floor" applause and hisses)
Colonel Bryan never intended to sup
port the candidate of this convention I'M
less that candidate should be Bryan.
applause and hsses.)
Bryan Is Selfish
I'VE have heard for months gone by
that Colonel Bryan, by his voice and in
fuence, was supporting Woodrow Wilson
In one place, he was supporting Champ
Clark in another, he was combating Har-
mon here and Underwood there. all of the
time decidedly and intending, in pursuit
of his own selfish interests 10 produce
thisses) and (hootsD--al the while pro-
ducing a deadlock in this convention in
order that he might be the recipient of
the favors of this controversy" (Hisses
and applause)
A voice: "Oh sit down"
Mr.. StanchfeiS friends win sit
down in time. Nvnen the New York dele
cation came TO the vote this convention
was voting under unit rule, and a ma
iority of the New York delegation reg
istered their vote in favor of Governor
Harmon of Ohio. We support and main
tain that SO long as It appeared to the
majority advisable. New York next cast
her vote In favor Of the speaker because
he was the strongest candidate before this
convention. (Cries of no: no; hisses). and
the delegation today Is In favor of any
man who can be the nominee Of this con-
vention. SO far as am personally con-
cerned 1 have said all | care to In ex-
PLANTATION of my vote. 1t is cast for Wood
row Wilson of New Jersey" tApplause),
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Mrs. Martha Crawford

Mrs. Martha Crawford. aged Sc years.
died at her residence in Gate City Sun
day afternoon at o'clock. The service
will be held from the residence this
morning at 1890 o'clock with inter
ment at McCoomb cemetery this alter
noon, Lige 10y in charge.
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Miss Genevieve Fisher

Miss Genevieve Fisher. the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs c. T. Fisher, died
Sunday afternoon at the home, 1923 Ave-
nue. G. The funeral and interment at
Elmwood was held yesterday afternoon.
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Chiropodists Organize

Chicago, July 1.-The National Associa-
ton OF Chiropodists was organized here
tonight to procure laws to prevent ire
sponsible persons from engaging in the
business.
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Payne Is Undanted

Auburn, July 1.-Representative Serene
e. Payne issued statement today an
nouncing his purpose to run again for
Congress.
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PERSONAL

DR.. j. w. Barclay has returned after
a two weeks visit to relatives and friends
in Huntsville.
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HARRIET QUIMBY
PLUNGES 1000 FEET
INTO 5-FOOT WATER
AND MEETS DEATH
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officials of the meet claimed that thu
rudder control was out of order beneath
the chassis
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Legation Wash
ngon Ohio which
fashioned columns
of the Tempt of rom at Athens.
will probably select Greek artist to make models
This behalf Of the Club recently made the
Washington NJ Ohio
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LICE 10y. Undertaken. Phones 7ss.
HAw. the Undertaken. Phones ..

JOINS. Undertaking Co.. Phones 1902.