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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION BEGINS
 TODAY AT PICKETT SPRINGS

Montgomery. May 6.-(SpeciaD. The school of instruction for the officers of the Alabama National guard will start tomorrow morning at Picket Springs, within two miles of Montgomery. The camp of instruction promises to be the most complete and elaborate in every detail that has ever been held in this state, and 1t is announced that about 12o officers of the states militia will be in attendance.
 The camp will be under the command of Gen. Jos. B. Scully. adjutant general of Alabama National guard, and the head Mstructor will be Major Haygood John son of New York city, United States army officer. Other instructors from the regular army will be: Major Earns worth of Pennsylvania, Major Alexan- der of Virginia, Captain Jenks, Captain McMastin of South Carolina, Lieutenant Burnett of Georgia and Lieutenant Al bert Goodwin of Montgomery.
 The officers of the Alabama National guard connected with the camp are as follows Major c. S. Price of Birming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

Tallululah, May 6.-Flood water from the Salem erevasse which appeared here Apri! II has risen steadily and today therc are scarcely a half dozen houses in town that have not from six inches to eight feet of water over their floors. The damage to residences and merchandise stocks will be enormous, while the dam age to plantations will run into the thous- ands.
 Previous records for duration and depth have already been broken and there is little prospect of immediate relief. The financial outlook is particularly discour- aging, This district Is mainly dependent upon it's Agricultural resources, but there will be no planting of crops this year. The resumption of railroad service is prohlematical.
 Business here is completely paralyzed, and the town is practically deserted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Protection Leyee in Danger

Natchez. Miss. May 6.-The protection levee in the rear of Vidalia. La, across the river from Natchez, which is holding back the rapidly rising backwater' from the Dog. Tall creyasse iY reported in a preearious condition tonight. Business has been suspended and practically the entire male population of Vidalia has been at work since early this morning in an effort to hold the embankment.
 At Waterproof, La, the residents arc going about In skiffs. and at S Joseph La, the residence section Is under water. Distressing conditions are reported from along Black river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Many Are Rescued

Morganza. La, May 6.-While 100 men, half of them eonviets worked hard all day strengthening the leyees about here, the work of rescue has gone forward ac- lively, especially that section flooded by the Torras creyasse. A 75-year-old man and his aged wife were taken out of the loft of their dwelling here today where they had been forced to flee from. the rapidly rising water.
 A report was received today that l5o negroes and 90 Italiaas were marooned at MeNeelyis spur, F miles west of this place. Boats have been sent to rescue them Boats carrying rations sent over the countryside north and west are re- turning loaded in most cases with women aud children.
 Some of the people have had no food since Friday. Hundreds of families are reported marooned west of here.
 Spectators taking advantage of the heiplessness of farmers, have been buying up live stock al ridiculous prices and as q consequence the railroads have posted notices that no more live stock win be transported free. This decision followed the demand of a speculator that his stock be carried out free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Every Boat Loaded

Every incoming ferry boat arrived loaded with the homeless and 1t is be- coming difficult to find places to lodge them as all negro churches, lodges and vacant houses are already full The san- itation of the negro camps is now under the direction of pr. Oscar Bowling, pres- ident of the state board of health
 Governor Sanders cancelled his engage ment to attend a banquet given in his honor tonight at New Orleans by his mli- tary staff and the cash to be expended on the dinner was telegraphed here and added to the relief fund.
 A car load of supplies and 5000 cash has been sent from New Orleans and it is badly needed as Governor Sanders today telegraphed the mayors of all sur rounding towns and cities Of the critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

Torras the erevasse has widened to about S0o0 feet and the levee on the lower side has caved down to the main river chan nel Water from this crevasse has been rising here at the rate of an Inch an hour and IS backed up against the levee above here. No mail has arrived here since Saturday.
 The white people here have appealed to the railroads not to take any more negro men as refugees. as thefr labor Is badly needed in the desperate attempts to save the remaining levees. The lure of free government rations induced negro men and their families by the hundreds to flee early to the concentration camps, and few remain to aid in the work of repair Ing the entertainments at critical points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Baton Rouge Levees Hold

Baton Rouge, La, May 6.-The levees in this section are holding tonight de- spite the rising river Fully 5000 persons have been rescued from the path of the Torras floods, but there are 1000 more whose lives will be endangered unless they are brought to safe territory.
 There was little cessation in the work of the rescue fleet tonight. Captain Lo- gan today issued orders that this work is to continue at night wherever possible. Relief work here has assumed such pro- portions that 1t has been turned over to the military authorities. Approximately 2000 refugees are in this city and 600 arc at Port Hudson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
YOUNG MAN MAS A
 NARROW ESCAPE
Marion Boy Badly Injured by Lightning While Closing
 Window During Storm

Marion. May 6.-(Special )-Lightning struck the residence of J. P. Lockhart last night during a rainstorm and h. jured his son, John. who at the time was closing a window. The young man was badly burned about the face. front part of his body and feet, but was given medi- cal attention at once and no serious re- suit is anticipated. Damage to the house was small
 Sunday was commencement day q. Marion institute, and the Rev Richard Hall of Evergreen delivered the com mencement sermon at Siloam Baptist church at Il a. m.
 Rev. Paul V, Bomar delivered the com mencement sermon for Tuscaloosa Fe- male college on Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs A V. Welsh have re- turned to their home. 1915 St. Charles street. Birmingham, after a visit to Mrc Welshs parents. MT. and Mrs. w. c. Ballard.
 Marion Institute basketball team goes to Greensboro today for the closing series with Southern university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

Chllicothe, O., May GA large crowd stood in the rain here today to hear Will liam Jennings Bryan renew his attack on the presidential candidacy of Gov. Judson Harmon. Mir. Bryan was in Ohio two weeks ago and said that since then Governor Harmon had not made much progress in his campaign for delegates to the national convention.
 Mr. Bryan dwelt particularly on the result of the primary In Nebraska and also said he had heard that the Under wood delegates chosen in Georgia and Florida were in reality Harmon men.
 "Why does Underwood run for Harmon In about six states In the south and Har- mon run for Underwood in few of the states in the north?"ssaid Mr Bryan.
 Mr. Bryan will continue his speaking trip tomorrow in the southern part of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Heavy Rains at Monroe

Monroe. La. May 6.ATorrential rains in improve the already critical flood situa- tion. Thousands Of persons are almost helpless in the flooded country south and east of Monroe.
 man who arrived today in a motor boat from trip through the Black and Ouaehita river section reported conditions were distressing. as hundreds of natives are suffering from exposure and the lack of food The flood waters are rapidly spreading over large section of this district. The river here rose one-tenth O. a foot last night and today registered 451 feet. The overflow is feared here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

footing in every direction. Hundreds of lives are still endangered and suffer- ing and scenes of near-starvation are be- yond description.
 The last relief train went out of Batche- Tor last night and today the entire north- ern half of pointe Coupee parish is cut off from the outside world so far as rail transportation Is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
THE ELEMENTS SEEM TO BATTLE ON SIDE
 OF RAGING WATERS
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~~e~~~~>>~~~~-~~~~~~- active all day yesterday and besides send ing out a carload of supplies to the flood ed district in middle Louisiana, made ar engagements for securing the use of the old Hotel Royal on Cont street. for ref ugees in case there are any breaks in the levees south of Baton Rouge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

ham, adjutant; Captain J. H. Taylor of Montgomery. commissary officer; Capt. D. s. Hudson of Montgomery, quarter master; Major B. s. Chapman of Mont gomery, surgeon, and Lieutenant c. F. Chandler of Montgomery, dental surgeon
 Officers were required to report at the camp at Pickett Springs at o'clock to- night, in order to be ready for duty early tomorrow morning. The military school will continue throughout the entire week, and it is expected that much good will result from the rigid course of instruc- tion that is >to be given the officers of the state troops.
 One of the principal features. of the camp has to do with the sanitary con- ditions which obtain there. the camp being declared a model in this respect. and one that will compare favorably with any military post in the country
 The first accident in connection with the camp occurred early this morning. when Sergeant Ernest Shepherd. U. S. A. was burned about the fact and hands by the explosion of an oil stove. Sergeant Shepherds injuries were not serious, how ever and he will probably be able to resume his duties at the camp within the next day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
No Fight in Washington

Walla Walla, Wash, May 6.-DeIayed by the deliberations of the credentials com mittee, the expected clash between the Clark and Wilson forces at the Washing ton state democratic convention had not taken place late tonight.
 After effsctins q temporary organiza-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
SPEAKER CLARK AND COL. ROOSEVELT ARE VICTORIOUS IN THE
 MARYLAND PRIMARY
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-~.~-~-~~~-~>~-~-~>~.~ ] am upholding? MT. Roosevelt says they are all for me. I could go over the list and show you a good many for him. There is Mir. Flynn in Pennsylvania, one of the worst bosses they have ever had who is strongly for MT. Roosevelt. So is MT. Walter Brown, who Is budding boss in Ohio. Would you think that if Mir Roosevelt were nominated and elected President we would have>no more bosses
 Makes No Promises
 'I cannot promise you any such thing if am elected because I am not en- gagged in going about cutting off the heads of bosses. I cannot do 1t. It is the function of the people at home to re- form matters. 1 don't recollect in the sev- en years that Theodore Roosevelt was President that his path was strewn with the bodies of dead bosses that he had killed"
 On several occasions the President brought up MT. Roosevelt's references to Abraham Lincoln.
 "Mr. Roosevelt claims apparently a patent right on Abraham Lincoln and his sayings.; he said at Hamden. You would think from the way he talked that he was entitled to appropriate every thing that MT. Lincoln did and said. I ask you whether Abraham Lincoln would have treated an opponent as he has done me-
 t At Chillicothe, the President took up the question of his prosecution of the trusts.
 Not Under Control
 MT. Roosevelt charges me with being subject to the control of special privi- leges.s he said. Well, deny it.
 II have prosecuted every trust and every railroad and every leading man whether it be Dan Hanna or Mr. Gary and the head of the Steel trust I have followed the administration of Theodore Roosevelt on his policies in every respect but one and that one was that I directed the prosecution of the steel trust and also the prosecution of the Harvester trust Now under those conditions when there Is d published statement by MT. Perkins, of the steel trust and Harvester trust that they were prosecuted or that his company was sued. that they would fight. no suits were brought against them and MT. Perkins is now one of the leading financial contributors to MT. Roosevelt s campaign. I ask if the circumstances were reversed, with his proneness to im- pute improper motives. where would MT. Roosevelt put me under those conditions !?
 T don't charge any improper motives on the part of Mir Roosevelt in that mat ter. but I don't agree with him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

were selected today by many counties of the state, the day marking the expira- tion of the time limit given for the various counties to act. As probably not more than F counties in the state have sent instructed delegates, it is impossible to ascertain whether or not any candi- date will have majority in the conven- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Deaths and Funerals
Charles Heintze

Charles Heintze. aged 66 years. died Sunday night at a local infirmary. The remains were sent to Cullman yesterday afternoon by the Johns Undertaking con- pany for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Buford at Mazatlan

Mazatlan, Mex, May 6.-The transport Buford arrived here at ' o'clock direct from San Diego, Cal. The Buford will leave for Topolbampo and Altata this afterroo oon. It will return again and take Americans from here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Drive Stock Through Country

Thdse farmers who intended to ship theia lcatte are now driving them through to Port Allen and a perfect caravan IS marching southward composed Qf. horses, mules, cows, hogs. sheepS and goats. Many owners lost their cattle because of inability to guard them. Many were sto- len and some were drowned, Many farmers said they might as well be drowned as stolen on their way to the hills, and left the creatures to take care of themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Bryan Attacks Harmon

tion the convention recessed to await th' report of the committee on credentials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

Washington, May 6.-Claude E. Guyant, consular agent aboard the Buford, sent the state department advices today say- ing Americans were aboard the Buford and all safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Tallulah Situation

situation here. telling them of the need of immediate assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Two Factions in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pa, May 6.-Battle lines are sharply drawn tonight for the dem- ocratic state convention here tomorrow. All the prelminaries for the gathering of the two factions in the party were completed and each side Is confident it will have a majority in the convention.
 The regulars claim at least 112 delegates while the "reorganizers' declare they will have about 127 of the 1S2 delegates in the convention.
 While the factions are at loggerheads over control of the party machinery they agree that Woodrow Wilson will get the 12 delegates at large who probably will be instructed for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Hourly Growing More Desperate

Batchelor, La, May 6.-The flood sit uation in Pointe Coupee parish is hourly growing more desperate. Every hour marks the further steady progress of the Porras crevasse waters southward and they now threaten the early inundatiou of every section of the parish. This morning the water is rushing into the outskirts of Morganza, 10 miles north of New Roads, and engineers here are of the opinion that the water will go be- yond the latter place.
 Today the alarm is being sent broad cast to the people in southern Pointe coupee and in Saint Landry nsrlshes to gather together their live stock and flee to places of safety. A fleet of motorboats will continue the rescue work in tho ter ritory around Batchelor and then will move southward to save human life in the more recently inundated sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

An Associated Press representative to- day went into the Latanch swamps at the head of a relief party. Many negroes and whites were found marooned in cabins and on high knolls of earth and were removed to safe places along the levees where later they will be taken off by steamers and transported to Baton Rouge.
 The rescue work Is made dangerous and difficult by the swftness of the cur rent and at times the little motor boats used are almost swamped
 Thousands of carcasses of cattle are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
CIVIL SUIT AGAINST
 !. THE PACKING TRUST

Washington, May 6-The government intends it was learned today, to file a civil anti-trust suit for the dissolu- ton of the National Packing company unless the corporation takes some vol- antary action in that direction. Ru- mors of the contemplated move have reached officials indirectly.
 Chicago, May. 6.-The National Pack ing company, which figured largely in the recent trial of the Chicago meat packers. contemplates an amicable dis solution, according to report in the federal building today following con- ference between Ralph Crews. chief counsel for the company. and United States District Attorney James IT. Will kerson. Neither MT. Crews nor the district attorney would discuss the con ference.
 Later in the evening MT. Crews denied seeing MT. Wilkerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Delegates Elected

Nashville, May 6.-Delegates to the state convention of May b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

 The trial of Floyd Allen, one of the six Hillsville Va) Court House assas sins, is now being vigorously prosecuted at Wytheville, Va. At the outset the examination of talesmen showed that many had fixed opinions. Incidentally | the questioning of lawyers for the de- fence indicated that they would try to prove that the Aliens did not start the shooting, and that they would seek to the blame for the trouble upon the urt officers of Hillsville.
 More than two hundred witnesses rave been called, and extra precau-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

tions are being taken against an out break in belialf of tha prisoners.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-14
WESLEY EDWARDS IS
 PLACED IN CUSTODY
YOUTHFUL VIRGINIA OUTLAW IS ARRESTED AT CLAY CITY, KY,
 BY THE POLICE.

Lexington, Ky, June Wesley Edwards, member of the Allen clan which raided thecourt house at Hills vile, Va. on March 14 and who is charged with complicity in the as- sasination of the judge, the prosecu- tor, the sheriff of the county, and killing and wounding of number Of others, was arrested this morning by Chief of Plice A. B. Petit of Clay City. 40 miles west of Lexington, If the belief of the authorities at that place is correct.
 The man, who gave his name as Hathley and said he was from West Virginia, answers the description of the long sought fugitive in every particular, and Chief Petit is now awaiting an answer from the Virginia officers in regard to the prisoner Chief Pettit received letter Tues day morning firm Frank Wyatt of Jackson, Ky, who knows both the Edwards and Aliens, saying that Sid na Allen and Wesley Edwards were headed towards Clay City, and giv- ing him a description of the men, Petit took the tip and watched all trains and roads leading into the city He arrested his prisoner as he was boarding a freight train to leave Clay City.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-14
ROOSEVELT EXPECTS
 ID GO ID CONVENTION
FINAL DECISION WILL BE MADE TOMORROW MORNING, Ac-
 coRDlNG TO COLONEL.

Oyster Bay N r., June 13.-After talking for several hours tonight with Senator Dixon over the telephone wire, Colonel Roosevelt said that he might go to Chicago. His final de- cision, however, still remains in abeyance.
 Colonel Roosevelt said the dele gates supporting him were indignant at the trend of affairs in Chicago. He was told tonight that they re- garded the situation as being ''a cynically open attempt on the part Of the national committee to defraud the people of the victory they have won"
 The result as Colonel Roosevelt put it, has been a very intense feel ing leading to a strong demand nom the Roosevelt delegates, especially those from the western states, that he go to Chicago. The colonel ex- plained that he had been told that his supporters wished his presence not because he is a candidate but because they regarded him as the man who happened to be at the mo- ment leading the fight for the peo- pie as 9 whole.
 Colonel Roosevelt will not go ro New York in the morning. Whether he will leave for Chicago later in the day or return to Oyster Bay tomor- row night could not be learned to- night
 T don't know what 1 shall do," said he. 'It depends upon what I learn in the morning."
 The colonel said that although he had been urged to give a definite answer tonight to the appeal from Chicago, he had merely replied that he wished to hear in full the req sons of those who urged him to go to the convention city, before deciding what course of action on his part Wa be best, The impression pre- yails tonight that the colonel was going.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-14
MEXICAN REBELS SEEM DISCOURAGED
HUERTA SAYS LEADERS ARE FLEEING TO AMERICAN BoR-
 DER TO ESCAPE.
Gordon of Troops Spread to Prevent Rebels from Crossing American
 Boundary Line.

Mexico City, June 13.-A special to El Imparciale tonight from Gen eral Huerta's headquarters vized per- sonally by the federal commander, stated that Orozco, Salazar and othdr chiefs had gone to Juarez, according to information received there. and F was understood that they had aban- doned the idea of defending Chihua hua but would continue operations near the international boundary SC they could make their escape into American territory if necessary.
 "Cheche" Campos, the rebel leader from the Torreon district, was un- derstood also to have gone to lLl Paso and 1t was rumored that he had been arrested.
 Forty three of the rebel garrison in Juarez was also reported to Gen eral Huerta to have deserted and passed to the American side.
 A battle at Pedricena. southwest Of Torrenn. between rebels under Ar gumeda and federals commanded by Calixto Contreras of Blanquets com mand, resulted in 70 dead and wund- ed among the rebels The federal losses were reported to have been small. The latter captured cannon, horses, arms and ammunition Ar gUmedo himself was said to lave been mortally wounded This is be- lieved by the federals to have ph. an end to the rebel campaign about Tor reon. Argumedos men to the mum. Der of 200 are said to be struggling northward, half dead from exposus se and privation.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-14
Discuss Consultation.

New York, June 13.-Norman P Mack, chairman of the democratic na. tional committee; Urey Woodson, sec retary, and Roger c. Sullivan, the Hi nois leader, left New York this after. noon for Baltimore to take up the preliminary work of the convention there.
 Before departure, Messrs. Mack and Sullivan discussed the situation with Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany Hall leader. Their meeting gave rise to reports that a plan of mutual sup port by New York, Illinois and Indi- ana for candidate at Baltimore, was under consideration in case there should be no nomination by the con vention on the first few ballots.
 According to some of the most in- fluential local leaders, New York s delegates expect to vote for Mayor Gaynor or Governor Dix on the first ballot. Among other candidates said to be under consideration by the New York delegation are Champ Clark and Governor Harmon.