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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
P. r. Jaque Resigns

That P. P. Jaaue, soliciting freight agent for the Frisco lines, has resigned, effective April h, and that w. H. Arnold of St. Louis would succeed him in that capacity was the official announcement made by D. F. McDonough. division freight agent. yesterday. Mir. Jaque Jake is widely known in local business circles, having been connected with the Frisco lines for many years. He was promoted about IS months ago to bc so- liciting freight agent. He will be elected today as vice president of syrup manu- featuring company composed of local men and will take up that work at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
COLOMBIA DENIES
 REPORT 0F DEAL  Will Make No Transfer of Her Trade to
 Germany

Washington, March 1i.-Colombia not withstanding her difficulties with the United States over the partition of Pan- of the Monroe doctrine.
 Formally authorized by the Colombian government Senor Roberto McDouall, charge d affaires of the legation here, to- day issued a statement denying the pub lished report that Colombia was negotiat ing a transfer of her business to Ger many. Incidentally Senor McDouall out lined his country's interpretation of the Monroe doctrine to include the preserva- ton of the sovereignty of American na- tions over their own territories This is in line with the reiterated contention of Colombia that the United States violated it's guarantee of the sovereignty of Co., lombia In recognizing the independence of Panama. once portion of Colombia.
 Senator McDouall also makes another appeal for the arbitration of Colombia s claims, holding that while the United States is encouraging all nations to set tie their controversies by arbitration, it refuses to allow Colombia, "a weak sister republic" that privilege.
 Dismissing the story that Germany was after Coombias harbors, with the re- mark that lobbyists seeking to enlarge the American navy prompted the report Senor McDoual said, in part in his state ment:
 'The reported statement that Secretary Knox expected to meet some agent of Colombia and settle her claims in some quiet spot cannot be admitted, as it is most unjust to Secretary Knox. Neither my government. nor the Congress, nor the patriotic people of Colombia would tolerate such an unworthy proceeding, that, l am sure, never has entered Secre- tary Knox's mind A proceeding of this kind would be rejected without any de- lay."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
TOBY ELY PASSES
 AWAY IN MOBILE
Prominent DemOpolis Citizen Expires
 Rather Suddenly Yesterday. Funeral Sunday

Demopolis March t-(SpeciaL)-The an- nouncement was received here this morn- ing of the death of MT. Toby Ely, which occurred in Mobile this morning.
 Mir Ely was in every way identified with the best interests of the city He was a member of the city commercial club, pres ident of the Merchants Grocery company a director in the Robertson Banking com pany and a prominent Elk. He had gone to Mobile to recuperate in health and was reported doing well, so that the, news of his death comes as profound shock to all his relatives and friends here.
 He is survived by his wife and one da ughter and by his mother and sister. The funeral services win be held Sunday morning with burial in the cemetery here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
MARINE
 ARTIST IS DEAD

Gloucester, M Y., March H-Walter Lathouse Dean, aged 3i, a marine artist with an international reputation, died last night at his home in East Gloucester He had been i'll since November.
 MT. Dean studied in Paris under Bolang CT and Jules Labre. Several of his pie lures were purchased by the federal gov One of his famous products rep resents the Nigilant skimming past the VallSryie in the race of October 13. 1893.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
ID ASK REFERRING
 OF PATENT DECISION

Washington. March 1.-The defeat ed parties in the patent monopoly" case today advised Attorney General Wickersham. in response to his inquiry, that they intend asking the supreme court for a rehearing of the case. They will nave the cooperation of the de- partment of justice. which Is intensely interested in the question because of It's vital bearing on the administration of the Sherman antitrust law.
 Arthur Won Brieson of New York representing Sidney Henry and others, against whom the supreme courts four to three decision was directed, will confer with Attorney General Wicker sham and Solicitor General Lehman tomorrow as to the legal procedure for the reopening of the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
DAY IN CONGRESS
Senate-In session at D. m.

Senate-In session at ? D. m.
 Eulogies on late Senator Frye de- livered.
 Finance committee by vote of s to or ders adverse report on House steel tariff revision bill.
 Adjourned at 4;10 p. m. until p. m. Friday.
 House passes Senate joint measure pro- hibting shipment of arms to Mexico.
 Debate on sugar tariff bill starts against measure.
 Representative Longworth presents op- position to bill.
 Paymaster tells committee that Major Ray worked for other presidential can didates than President Taft. Adjourned 6:09 D. m until noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

 w. s. Mudd, Colonel Garber and w. J. Coniff.
 The list of after dinner speakers given out follows: Maj. Edward D. Smith, Hugh Morrow. senator from Jefferson county; Carl Brown, George Watkins, Capt. Frank s. White, Jr, Gen. Louis V. Clark, Dr.. James Me Lester, William s. Mudd, Lewis Under wood, Capt. Romaine Boyd, M. B. La nier, Dr. l.. F. Luckie, W. J. Coniff Judge Zell Gaston and others.
 The celebration this evening is in commemoration of the foundation of the fraternity 64 years ago. The speak CTS will dwell upon the achievements of the fraternity in their replies to toasts. After the banquet it is announced that officers for the club will be elect ed for the ensuing year. In addition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Suits Filed Yesterday

John s. Leedy has entered suit against a local transfer company in the city court, claiming $100o damages for per- sonal injuries and damage to horse and buggy. The plaintiff alleges in his complaint that while driving horse and buggy he was run into by motor truck opeA Ated by the defendant and sustained damages to the amount of slo00 MT. Leedy has also sued G. E. Brown anu The Magic City garage for like amouht' the cause of action being the same as the suit against the transfer company. MT. Brown and the Magic SAy uaras comnanv are made joint defendants in the second suit,
 seely Dunn has entered suit against the Rullard Car Door Equipment company. claiming s5ooo damages for an alleged breach of contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

caused a fall of from ? to 1S degrees in temperature in that section.
 Rain or snow has fallen quite generally throughout the great central basin, the central Rocky mountain region and the Pacific slope.
 Cold weather has prevailed generally from the Mississippi to the Rockies, ex. eept in eastern Texas, where the infiu- ence of the low pressure area is still felt.
 Conditions seem favorable for cessa- ton from rain early Friday, but contin- uing cloudy and rather cold throughout the remainder of the day and night
 Summary of. observations made at United States Weather Bureau Stations March IA, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
STENOGRAPHER TO
 GET LARGE ESTATE

Monroe, La. March 14.-Miss Zula Mize of this city, former stenographer for a wealthy Chicago railroad man. now said to be dying in Rochester, Minn., sanitarium, received telegram today to the effect that she had been made sole heir by his will to an es- tate valued at s430,00o. The property is located in Chicago, St. Louis and Flor ida. She left today for Chicago in response to a message from an attor- ney in charge of the estate. The dying man, it is said, has no relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
THE OLDEST POSTAL
 CLERK IS AT REST

Paynesvile O.. March l4.-James Kerr, who held the record for long service in the United States postal department, died here today On Washington's birthday he resigned from the Chicago postoffice. having completed 6 years of service. and returned here to die at the old home, where he was born S4 years ago. It is said he never missed day, was never late to work and had never been reprimanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
ADVERSE REPORT
 ON THE STEEL BILL

Washington, March 1.-The Senate finance committee today ordered an ad- verse report on the House steel bill. This decision was reached by strict party vote of to 6, the democrats vot- ing for the House measure, which they will urge in a minority report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March A.-G P. M)-An area of low pressure of considerable in- tensity overles the lower Mississippi val ley. It has caused heavy rains and brisk winds throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. Thunderstorms have occurred In Texas, Louisiana and Ala bama.
 Closely following this storm of wind and rain Is narrow trough like area of high pressure. At p. m. this extended over the Rocky mountain region and reaching into western Texas. It has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
TWO KILLED WHEN
 TOWER COLLAPSES

Hamilton O., March 14.-Joseph N. Hunker, fireman. was killed. and Will liam l.. Love was fatally crushed today when the high tower of the Butler county courthouse, in which they were fighting fire. toppled inward, burying them
 The monetary loss is estimated at s15o- m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Mortgage Filed

Monroe. I.a., March 14-First mort gage papers for sl5.oooooo were filed here today by the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph company in favor of the Co., lumba Trust company and Frederick W. Conn of New York. trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Weather Forecast

Washington, March A.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain and colder Friday; Sat urday fair; brisk shifting winds becoming northwest.
 Georgia; Rain Friday, colder west DOT tion; brisk to high south winds on the coast; Saturday fair, colder.
 Mississippi: Clearing and colder Fri- day; Saturday fair, warmer; brisk shift ing winds becoming north.
 Tennessee: Rain east, rain or snow and colder west portion Friday Saturday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15


 delegates will be elected to the national convention which meets in Chicago. at which over 1900 prominent men from all over the country will attend. In addition to the delegates 1t is stated that a committee will he ap- pointed to go to the annual conven- tion and exert every energy to bring the next meeting to Birmingham. It 10 the general opinion that Birmingham stands fine chance for that achieve ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
PILEs cuRrD iN Q TO 14 pAYs

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles in . to 14 days. Soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
New City Directory
Jumped on Running Auto

Believing that she was about to be run over, Miss Carrie Loftin, a daugh- ter of R. T. Loftin, with whom she was riding, jumped .rom her fathers buggy Wednesday evening and lighted on the running boar. of the auto of J. c. Sproull, which was being driven by Miller Sproull, his son. her head go- ing through the wind shield with the result that she suffered broken collar bone. The accident took place in a nar- row road in the northern part of the city, near Blue mountain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Too Big for Coffin

Persons here today from Eulaton told of the death of an aged negress at that place, populariy known as Aunt Dinah." She was of unusual size, 1t is said, and it was found impossible to secure a coffin large enough to con- tain her body, with the result that she was inferred in a box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
Kyle Price to Speak

Kyle B. Price, who is a candidate for congressman at large, will return to Anniston Friday and is scheduled to make an address to the voters at the Calhoun county courthouse during his visit to the city in a campaign for votes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15

Col. w. H. McKleroy, who, it is be- lieved, Is in the east in connection with inc proposed mobilization of the Alabama militia to the Mexican border has left Washington and is now in New York, according to an announcement made here Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-15
ChilIs Led to Death

Joe A. Strickland. who had been suf- ferng for some time with severe chills, died Thursday morning at local hos pital, where his trouble, which for a long time baffled the physicians, was pronounced typhoid fever The funeral of the deceased was held Thursday afternoon at 3:3O, the .Jody to be sent to Duke for intermenc
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Newark N. l., May 2o-Word comes from almost every yot- ing district in the state that Col. Roosevelt is the man, having captured every one of the 2S delegates this state sends to the national convention. The de- feated Taft men have nothing to base any protest on, as the fight was won fairly and squar- ly, the best man in the opinion of the commoners of New Jer- sey winning. Probably never before in history has a primary fight been contested so sharply, the Taft contingent, smarting under the defeat they received in Ohio were bound to win, but the popular vote in the country district, where Roosevelt receiv- three votes to Taft's one.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

entirely eliminated. Ohio's de- eision has been emphatic. The President and his supporters might have found some en- couragement for keeping up their loosing fight had the pres ident secured a majority of the district delegates, but even this consolation has been denied them. The rejection of the President by the voters has been practically complete.
 It would seem idle for the Presidents supporters to urge his candidacy further. Even if his nomination could be secured at Chicago, through the aid of the patronage bought delegates from the Southern states, he could not hope to win at the polls in November without the support of the normally strong Republican states in the north that have declared emphatically against his nomination. His nomination at Chicago would be an invitation to defeat at the polls in November, always pro- ,iding. of course, that the Dem ocrats take any reasonably fair advantage of their opportuni- ties.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Chicago. May 27-It is report ed that the ''Progressiye' wing of the Republican party has made all the necessary arrange ments for a trump" convention and will bolt the regular con- vention unless they secure con- trol Of the organization and by SO doing name the temporary chairman and committees. A hall has been hired, and there can be no donbling.t the fact that Roosevelt will 1e q nomlnee for president, even if he has 10 run on all independent ticket. Pro- gressives absolutely refuse to stand for Root.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Chicago, May 27-Notwith- standing the fact the Vice Pres ident Sunny Jim Sherman, is reported to have made a special trip from Washington to this city to tell Senator Lorimer that the good of the party demanded that Senator Lorimer. 10 whom. the Senate committee has just applied very thick coat of whitewash, resign forthwith. that gentleman refuses tG abdi- cate, and demands lhat on ac- count of past performances the party carry him. On learning of Lorimer's ideas, Vice Presi- dent Sherman called in the lead ing Republicans of the city and state 10 dissuade Lorimer. but he refused to be moved from his original position, and the result is another millstone a. bout the administrations neck.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Washington, May 2S-pres' dent Taft has wired the Cuban President that unless matters get completely out of hand for the Mexican government, the United States will not interfere in the present troubles in Cuba. The fleet will be kept massed in the nighborhood of Key West to prevent the possibility of any other country interfering.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

New York, May 2o-Sum- moned as a witness before the Federal court in this city today, John D. Rockefeller proved to be an evasive and unwilling witness when questioned as to whether the Standard Oil Trust had ever been really dissolved. Though protected by his attor- neys, still admissions were wrung from him of a very dam- aging nature.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Havana. Cuba. May 2o-That ihe American government will intervene is the general impress sion here. The island govern nlent is very reticent over the condition of things in the dis affected regions. but matters in general are bad, as the gov ernment is uncertain as to the loyalty Of their own troops and as the result are afraid to pdt any considerable body of them into the field.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Trenton. May 25-With four candidates, Taft. Roosevelt La Toilette and Wilson, all active ly campaigning. New Jersey Is today the center of the political arena of the United States. Bus i..ess is at complete standstill, and will so continue until the ballots have been counted, and the actual results known.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Washington, May 25-No4i- fications have been sent to all the railroads in Alaska telling them that hereafter they are to be under the control of the In- ter State Commerce Commls- sion, and must furnish sched- ule of rates, and comply with the laws relative to safety ap- pliances, and other service reg ulations.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Washington, May 29-The report of the Senate investigat-- ing committee on the Titanic wreck places blame on Capt. Smith of the steamer for main taining excessive speed in spite of warnings about the presence of ice, and also censures Capt. Lord of the steamship Califor- mia, who acknowledged being within ten miles at the time of the wreck, for not rendering as sistance. It also finds that the vessel had not been properly in speeted before leaving on her maiden voyage, but leaves to England and English law the chastisement of the guilty.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Cordova, May 27-Word has been received here that Miss Dora Keene and party reached the top of Mount Blackburn Oil May Ii, and are now on their way back to thic city. This is the second attempt Miss keene has made to reach the mountain top.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Mazatlan, Mex, May 2S-Ro- berto Alameda, millionaire, and one of the foremost mon jed men of this country was executed in this city for treas on by the federal officials to- day, being stood up against a wall and shot.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Havana, Cuba. May 27-Pres- ident Gomez has wired a pro- test against the intervention of the United States in the present instruction in Cuba. He claims that the government has the sit uaGon better in hand today than has the Mexican government.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Los Angeles, May 29-Bert Franklin arrested for jury "fiX- ing" at the time of the McNa- mara trial is the chief witness for the state against Darrow. His evidence is strong, and thus far the defense has been unable to shake him.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Jurez, Mex, May 2S-Having recovered from their defeat in the canyon near TorreOn a cOu- pie of weeks ago, the rebel for ces this morning attacked and recaptured that city. This is the third time within month that the rebel forces have cap- tured Torreon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31
SCANNING THE WORLDS
 SUPPLIES OF COAL

World staticians are scanning the available coal supply of the earth with keener interest at this lime than at any previous hour. For this satisfactory fig. ures are more easily obtainable The matter is attaining added importance to the giant manu- featuring interests that have been developed in the leading countries.
 Of their deductions, some of the most interesting immediaf- ely concern the United States both as a producer of coal and by reason of it's relation to the other nations that possess eX- tensive beds.
 For instance, in 1886, the United Kingdom led the United States as producer of coal. In that year, it mined 157,51S,OOO tons, as against 10I.561, ,OOO in this country.
 But in 1899, the position of the countries were reversed- the output in the United States being 226,555,O0O tons and that of the United Kingdom 226,095,O00 tons.
 Since then the United States has steadily increased it's lead. In 1910 the United States min- ed 447,s37,00O tons, while the United Kingdom mined 26l,- 433,000 tons. It will be seen that both countries increased their output, but the Republic far Outmined the foreign power
 Germany in 1910 mined 15O,- 372,O00 tons, as against 57,- 124,00O twenty-five years pre- vlously. Japan's output was 15, ,2S6,000 tons, as against 1,- 374,000 in 1886.
 lncidentlly, however, Great Britain is still the worlds great est coal exporter. This, des- bite the growing trade of Ger many and the fact that in tho islands, the fertile seams do not yield as splendidly as here tofore, and it has been found necessary to work deeper and less productive deposits.
 The United States continues to use it's fuel at home--not a bad idea, by the way. It's fuel products is translated into man. ufactures before being shipped abroad-economically the very best use that can be made of it.
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The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Tyler, Texas, May 26-Dan Davis young negro of this place was burned at the stake by a crowd of close to 2000 white men. On learning that Davis had confessed lbat lie had attacked a white girl, the crowd took him away from the author ities and killed him.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Havana, May 2S-Practically every civic body in the city has adopted resolutions of thanks to the United States for their interference declaration. Cuba feels that she should be given an opportunity to work out her own salvation.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Seattle, May 27-The Coast Survey vessel Gedney. sailed for Southeastern Alaska today. She will finish work begun last year and make soundings and plot out coast lines in several places heretofore untouched.
 The McArthur sails for Ju- neau tomorrow. She has been ordered to make a complete
 rrey of Gastineau channel in front of Treadwell to ascertain just how much the tailing. from the Treadwell mines are blocking up the channel.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Cordova. May 25-The rev fnue cutter Manning has ju.t arrived here from Hinct.s brook with about twenty thoJ sand dollars worth of prop ny salyaged from the wreck of the Armeria. That vessel is fast being pounded to pieces by the heavy swells.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Seattle, May 27-It is an- nounced in this city that th.- British owner, and stockholders of the White Pass Route will come out from England in July and go ill 10 Dawson and down the river to Fairbanks iii com pany with President Dickinson of the White Pass.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Chicago, May 27-Ty Cobb the Detroit ball player recently suspended for a.sauIting q spec tator, was reinstated today by President Johnson. In addition to losing his salary for tie ten days he was suspended, Cobb was fined and paid 5000.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-05-31

Rutherford. \. J.. May 90 Secret service men here today arrested several foreigners on a disorderly charge. They are supposed to be the men who threw the package of paper which struck President Taft in the face while he was speaking Saturday night.