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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
MUST NOT LEAVE
AUTOS IN Street
Streets in Front of Office
Buildings Must Be
Cleared

| The police are going to see that the
streets are no longer blocked by au-
tomobiles that stand in front of the
large office buildings all day long.
Judge A. o. Lane, commissioner of pub
lie Justice, has directed Chief Bod
elSer to instruct his captains and pa
trolmen to notify owners of automo-
biles who have offices in the large Of
| nee buildings that they must not leave
their cars in the street all day long I'M
attended.
| great number of complaints have
been registered at police station late
| ly by people claiming that they can
not get into their own place of bus
mess for the great number of automo-
| biles which block the entrance to the
stores on the ground floor 1t was
because of these complaints that Judge
Lane directed the chief to instruct his
men concerning the matter.
The order issued by Chief Bodeker TO
his captains and patrolmen reads as
follows:
Birmingham, June %. 1912.
Police Department, City:
Il am directed by Hon. A. o. Lane
to instruct the captains and patrol
mon working on beats where office
buildings are located to notify owners
OF automobiles and other vehicles who
have offices in said buildings that they
cannot leave said vehicles In the street
all day unattended. They will be al
lowed to leave said vehicles In front
of buildings for a short time only.
Anyone refusing to comply with this
order must be put under bond for OBJ
structing the street.
II will expect you to see that this
order is strictly complied with.
GEORGE IL. BODEKER,
Chief of Police"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
RUERTA WILL CROSS
SAN PEDRO TODAY

General Huerta's Headquarters, Ortiz,
Mexico, June 25.--The federal column UNI
der General Huerta will cross the San
Pedro river tomorrow. The. 1900 foot
bridge was finished this afternoon.
All bridges between Ortiz and consuelo
are burned and delayed the advance OF the
column for "a hours. according to the
estimate of the military engineers. In
creased activity. however, points to the
proximity of the battle.
Abraham Gonzalez, governor of the
state of Chihuahua has re-established the
federal authorities in Meoqui, which, al
though wealthy town, has been left
without supplies by the rebels. Large
amounts of corn and cattle have been
taken from the vicinity and the crops
have been ruined by the rebel cavalry.
which pastured ITS horses in the wheat
fields.
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NO STATEMENT ON
PARKER'S SPEECH

Baltimore. June 25.-Mr. Bryan was in
conference with Senator Kern tonight
when informed that Judge Parker had
expressed the wish that every delegate
should vote for the Nebraskan as head
of the resolutions consmittee. He sent
out word that he did not care to make
any statement regarding Judge Parker's
remarks until he had read the whole
speech. That Mr.. Bryan would accept IL
the committeeman selected him was taken
for granted by Mr.. Bryan's friends.
Mr.. Bryan left the MOTEL at 10 O'Clock
with his family to attend a reception
given by Mayor Preston to visiting del
egates.
Mr.. Bryan learned that there would
be no meeting of the resolutions commit
tee until tomorrow and planned to spend
the night at Mayor Preston's home.
AS Mr.. Bryan edged his way through
the swarming crowds in the corridors OF
the hotel to his automobile, he was
given an impromptu reception by dele
gates and visitors.
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COURT EXONERATES
SHERIFF RANDALL

Selma, June 25.-tspecial)-A report
having been current that Sheriff Randall
had failed TO destroy all of the whisky
and beer found In the raid last summer
IN the commercial club as ordered by the
court Judge Mabry cited the sheriff to
appear before him yesterday to make re-
turn as to the matter. Witnesses were ex-
amined and it was demonstrated 70 the
court that the officer had carried out
the orders fully and completely and that
all of the goods seized in the raid had
been destroyed. There is still in the pos
session of the sheriff a quantity OF whisky
and beer seized In other raids winch VIII
be held awaiting the courts orders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
ELKS' LUNCHEON
is BIG SUCCESS
Enjoyable Affair rendered Last
Night by Officers of Birming-
ham Lodge No. 81

One of the most pleasant affairs in fra
ternal circles was the buffet luncheon ten
dered last night to the Elks of the
district by the officers of Birmingham
lodge No 81, Benevolent Protective Or
der of Elks.
over 175 members of the order were pres
ent, including number of Elks from
distant states.
An elegant luncheon was served and
much enjoyed by tho Elks and their
guests. The offair was gotten up by the
newly elected officers of the lodge, head
ed by DR. John w. Perkins, exalted ruler,
and proved e great success in every par
ticular.
The nesting preceding the luncheon
was entirely informal, and was quickly
dispensed with. The assembled guests
adjourned to the banquet hall. where an
elegant luncheon consisting of barbecued
meats. salads and other refreshments
were served.
Short informal talks were made by
Capt. f. ]. McCrossn. Dr. Robert Nell
son. Dr. John w. Perkins. John Sibley,
Harry White, Charles Triekhoffer, John
Leedy and others.
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CHURCHMEN APPLAUD
AT BRYAN'S NAME

Norfolk, Va. June 25.-Rev. Holmes s.
Garvatt, pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal church at Camden, N. j., caused a
demonstration for William Jennings
Bryan at the night session of the world
wide Philathea- Baraca convention to-
night.
metrical character and referred to Mr.
Bryan as a true Christian gentleman
There was deafening applause from 2oot
delegates and spectators and the demon
stration continued for four minutes.
when you go to Baltimore don't tell
Mr. Bryan that / placed him In nomina-
tion, said the speaker. and there was
more applause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
OFFICER OF ZELAYA is
ASSASSINATED IN NICARAGUA

San Juan del Sur. Nicaragua, June 25.-
several years was director general OF
telegraphs and telephones under the adj
ministration of President zelaya, was as
sassinated today.
Soon after the resignation of President
Zelaya and the assumption of the presi-
dency by Madriz IN December. 1909, Jose
Santos Ramirez was imprisoned in Man.
aqua on the charge Of having used his
position as director general of the tele-
graphs and telephones to delay the trans
mission of messages to prevent the gov
eminent and peoples of foreign coun-
tries from learning of the political stua-
ton. particularly the appointment of
President Madriz. After being impris-
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ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum-yaudeville

This week at the orphenm there are
eight girls on the bill-if you count Dollo
as a girl. II she is mechanical doll,
there are only seven. But the offering
also includes more music than usual. bet
ter comedy and the best tumbling and
acrobatic act of the season. There are
the Five Melody Girls and Mar: DoIlo.
the mystery; the Melnotte Twins, two
girls; Joe Magee, negro comedian, and
johnson Howard and .I-izette, jolly
tramps The orpheum is well ventilated,
comfortable, roony and convenient. There
is a matinee daily at 2:so and two per-
formances nightly at 1880 and O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
AMERICANS FORCED
TO BUY STOLEN ORE

drain by the rebel army on the funds
of the American Smelling and Refining
company and the threats against Amer
lean citizens became public today. With
rifles pointed. a detachment of insur-
rectos headed by a messenger from Oroz-
co, appeared two days ago at the office
OF the American concern In this city
with quantity of gold ore confiscated
from the Maica Mining company. Mex
lean firm. The American company re-
fused at first to buy the ore, but had
to give in when threatened with a clos
Ing of the plant unless the ore was con-
verified into cash. The amount paid was
not divulged
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TO SHOW BEET
SUGAR HEADS COMBINED

New York. June 25.-An attempt was
suit for the dissolution of the so-called
sugar trust to show that there was
usually concerted action among the heads
of the various beet sugar companies on
exchanges in the differential between the
prices and cane refined sugar. Thomas
r. Cutler. vice president and general
manager of the Utah-Idaho Sugar COM
pany, denied on the stand that beet sugar
company arrangements notified each
other as TO intended differential changes.
mo manufacturer knows wheIi he will
change his. differential," witness said
Say one manufacturer needs TO sell more
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"CHAUNCEY" HIT
BY AUTOMOBILE
Well Known Newsboy Severely In
jured Last Night on the
Southside

"Chauncey." the newsboy, was run
Gown by an unknown automobile last
night about 8 o'clock at the corner
of Nineteenth street and Avenue ID. He
was seriously injured about tho head
and cut and bruised on his shoulders
and arms.
Shaw's ambulance rushed the boy to
the Hillman hospital. where his head
was bandaged and the cuts dressed
Then, despite his condition, and not
able to walk. Chauncey insisted that
he be taken home. He will probably
recover In time and be out plying his
old trade In week.
The accident was unavoidable on the
part of both papties. 1t is dark at
the corner OF Nineteenth and Avenue
and the men driving the car did not
sec Chauneey when he started across
the street, nor did chauncey realize
that car was near.
Chauncey has been notable figure
on the streets OF Birmingham for sew
eral years and during his time has
sold many thousands of the daily pa
pers of tho city. Almost everybody
knows "chauncey,' and many will be
wondering where their paper boy Is
this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
EXPERT ANALYSIS
OF CLASSIFICATION

Atlanta. June 25.--An expert analysis
of the southern classification No. 80,
which makes numerous increases IN
freight rates In southern territory and
which aroused storin OF protest from
railroad commissions and trade bodies
will be made at once. This decision was
reached today by the steering committed
named at the conference of railroad com
inissioners here June 3. The analysis
will be made under the direction of J.
T. Slater. manager Of the birmingham
freight bureau. He Will be assisted BY
rate experts from the Georgia and Flori-
da railroad commissions and the Atlanta,
Richmond New Orleans and Birming-
ham freight bureaus. a report on the
work will be made 10 n meeting Of the
steering committee to be held July Il
at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
EVENTFUL DAY AT
EAST LAKE PARK

This week at East Lake park Is one OF
the most eyentful ones in Its history, each
day having something new and appeal
ing to the lovers of the sports 10 be
cund at the park.
Last night the people Of the Ensley
Baptist church held an all day picnic,
which was we'll attended.
Today, one of the big days. is pronis-
Using in its many events. Skating in the
afternoon and evening. dancing in the
pavilion IN the evening. Calman's well
known orchestra will be on hand. and
that's '4nuf ced' for the musical part.
All the attractions will be in full blast
Thursday something new and novel In
rhe fireworks display will be the drawing
card.
On Friday. the biggest day of the
week, Louis Pizitz will give basket pic
mic to the clerks of his department store.
In the afternoon from to VIII be boat
races. foot races. swimming races and
other sports. Tn the evening Calman's
orchestra will furnish the music for the
dance in the pavilion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
NEAR FIGHT IN
THE BARROW TRIAL

Los Angeles, June 25.-What Judge Hut
ton called an "hystericai outburst' by
District Attorney Fredercks. nearly pre-
cipitated free for all fight between at
torneys in the barrow bribery trial to-
ward the close of today's session.
A remark made by Attorney Apple, d.
rected at the prosecution, brought about
the scene Fredericks jumped to his
feet shouting:
i've stood this just as long as III
stand it," and advanced threateningly
toward Apple Forced back by Chief
Counsel Earl Rogers of the defense, Fred
ericks grabbed a heavy inkstand, poised
1t az If to throw it at Apple. but before
he could do so he was seized by Rogers
and several others and was persuaded TO
SIT down. Just before adjournment he
apologized to the court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
CHARGE STREL|Tz
WITH EMbEzzL|NG
Police Arrest Man Said to
Be Wanted in San
Francisco

s. II. Strelitz, who Is alleged to be
wanted in San Francisco for the en-
bezzlement of about $4,000 was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by City De-
tectives Hood and Henderson and
lodged IN the city jail. where he will
be held until a deputy arrives from
San Francisco.
Chief Bodeker yesterday received the
following telegram In answer to his
saying that he had arrested the man;
Chief of Police @. ii. Bodeker:
Hold Strelltz officer will start at
once with necessary papers.
ID. A. WHITE, Sheriff"
Strelitz is reported to have led the
police all over the continent hot
chase.
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oned for several months Colonel RAM
irez was released by order of the govern
ment.
He was arrested again in February,
1911, on the charge of being implicated in
plot TO blow up the barracks at Man
aqua and depose President Estrada. on
that count he, with number of other
prominent Nicaraguans. was ordered ex-
patriated for six months.
For months past there have been re-
ports Of threatened revolutionary move
ments In Nicaragua. among them being
a rumor that exPresident zelaya was
making preparations for an attempt to
resume power. A dispatch from San
Juan del Sur on June said a plot had
been discovered in Managua to deliver the
forts at that place to the enemies of
General Mena, the war minister. who was
named by congress for the presidency
of the republic for the term of 1876.
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Bristol, va.-A special from Cameron
Va. near the Virginia Tennessee state
line. says that the dead body of Mrs
3. c. Terril was recovered from a pond
this morning after the family home had
been burned. 1t is supposed that Mrs
Terril set fire to the home after getting
up during the night and then drowned
herself. She had been insane for several
days. Her husband was asleep in the
house but escaped.
Greensboro. n. CA dispatch from
Townsville. n. c., tonight says that Jo-
seph Mark, while crazed with whisky,
shot and instantly killed the 5-year-old
daughter OF Marvin westmoreland of
that place.
Knoxville-At a meeting of the Knox
vile business exchange tonight formal
resolution was passed inviting Theodore
Roosevelt and his prosressives to hold
their national convention in this city
Mexico City.-Ambassado Henry Lane
Wilson returned to Mexico City tonight
from Washington.
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a large differential and the rest of us
have to follow suit"
Mr.. Cutler said the differential today
was 20 cents per hundred weight
Assistant United States District Attor-
ney Knapp wanted to know IL Mr.. Have
meyer suggested the idea of consolidat-
ing the various companies In Utah and
Idaho that now make up tho Utah-Idaho
Sugar company.
mo, no. Mr. Cutler answered. ~
had the idea of ultimately consolidating
the companies from the time we began
extending our field. When ! say that
want to qualify 1t with the statement
that / never dreamed that the consoh-
dated company would be as big as it is. >
When did Mr. Havemeyer first express
the wish that there should be con-
solidation?"
IT do not know"
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CUBAN TROOPS ARE
STILL INACTIVE
ebels Fire on Entrench-
ments of American
Marines

Havana, June 25.-Inactivity of the Gu
ban troops In Oriente has given rise to a
renewal of reports that the government
still is negotiating with the negro lead
ers. This the government lstrenuously de-
niles. reiterating It's intention to continue
offensive operations until the complete
subjugation of the rebels has been eff
fected. Reported of the whereabouts of
Estenoz and Ivonet are conflicting, but
government advices admit that the for
mer probably has 300 men.
President Gomez conferred this after
noon with the judges of the correctional
c npIaints against the editors of the
sspapers La Lucha, La Prenza and Ell
A. Antonio San Miguel and Carlos e.
rrido, editors of La Lucha and La
'renza. respectively, are now in the Unit
States, beyond the jurisdiction of the
ourts, while Armedo Amendo. editor
IF Ell Dia is under the protection of
congressional immunity All three papers
continue their defiant attitude toward the
government.
All parts of the island excepting ORR
ente report absolute tranquility
Santiago, Cuba, June 25.-Captain GU
eS commanding the United States ma
es at Eel Cobre, reports that his whole
npany Is on guard every night and
instantly exchanging shots with the in
urgents The marines have entrenched
,utposts, mounting automatic guns. Last
light bomb was exploded near the
lerican outpost at FL Cobre mines, but
did no damage.
The report that the insurgents have
burned the town of Mayari is untrue.
etc. a small village, was destroyed
..terday by rebels believed to be UNI
er command of Ivonet.
Government troops have had an engage
.nent with the column under Estenoz at
Calabazas. The rebel loss was 10 killed
ard many wounded. Estenoz is reported
~ be fleeing with small following Reg
= lars also attacked a band of insurgents
In the vicinity of the Juragua mines,
killing several.
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MEXICANS ENRAGED
BY HEAVY SENTENCE

Los Angeles. June PA riot of Mex
leans occurred at the federal building to-
day, when sentences of IL months In
prison were imposed upon Ricardo Flo
rez Magon. Enrique Magon. Anselmc
Figueroa and Librado Riverca. Mexican
revolutionary leaders, convicted last week
of having violated the American neutral
ity law. one hundred sympathizers at
tackled the police. Several women were
injured In the fierce fight that followed
in the street. A large number Of arrests
were made
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CONSIDER NEW PARTY
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, June PA number Of dele
gates from this state 10 the republican
national convention have called meet
ing In this city next Saturday to con-
slider the advisability OF joining move
ment to form a new party in support OF
Theodore Roosevelt. About half of the
IS Roosevelt delegates to the Chicago
convention have expressed themselves In
favor of the immediate formation of a
new party in this stase.
The other Roosevelt delegates have said
they desire time to think the matter
over Under the law Roosevelt presiden-
tial electors in Massachusetts would have
TO obtain places on the official ballot next
November by petition,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
FATHER CHASING
YOUNG ELOPERS

II was stated last night that Miss Eulah
Smell. now believed TO ne Mrs. +. Tucker,
is in this city with her husband whom
she Is said to have married after a spec
tacuiar eIopement
Miss Smells home Is In Shelbyville,
Tenn, and she left there several days
ago to visit relatives IN Birmingham She
did not arrive here, ant ner father, c. C.
Smell. began a search for her which has
led him through several southern cities
Miss Smell was engaged to one gentleman
and eloped with another. Her father has
ascertained that they were married In
Lewisburs. Tenn. and now believes they
have come to Birmingham. He is search
ing for his daughter and states he wants
her to return home with him.
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BRYAN TALKS
OF "THE MACHINE"

Baltimore, June 25.-While talking with
some friends tonight over the temporary
Craftsmanship fight, Mr.. Bryan remarked:
well, the machine did not skid"
But that is not saying that 1t Will not
was suggested
Il have not the gift of prophecy" said
Mr. Bryan, but | have n knowledge of
history"
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M'INTOSH OFFERS
$4,000 TO JOHNSON

.as Vegas, N. NJ, June 25.-Hugh Nc
Josh. the Australian promoter, has writ
Champion Jack Johnson and offered
n $4,000 for bout to be fought in
Istralia within the next year. 1t Is
opposed Johnson's prospective is Sam
44angford, though the name of that negro
fighter Is not mentioned.
Mcintosh offers to post at once a for
felt of $4,000 as a guarantee of good
faith. johnson has not yet decided wheth-
II he will accept W..
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Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Annie Ruth Patrick

Mrs Annie Ruth Patrick, aged 2s years.
died yesterday morning at Pushmataha.
The body WAS brought to the city yes
terday morning and taken TO shaws es-
Establishment TO arrange for the final ship
ping Of the body to Warrenton, Ca. The
remains wore sent yesterday afternoon
at o'clock over the Southern to War
renton, Ga. whore the interment will take
plare
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FEDERALS RELEASE
NEWSPAPER MAN

Mexico city, June 25.-H. A. Scott. an
American newspaper man, who was ar
rested by Rayul Made some days ago
~ccused of being spy and sent to this
on parole has been released by or
T Of the minister of war and left to-
ght for the United States. Scott had
cen taking photographs on the rebel
side and when he came into the federal
camp he was arrested and held for three
lays and afterwards sent to report to
the minister of war.
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CANNOT SELL LIQUOR
AFTER IL O'CLOCK

Montgomery, June 25.-(special)--ciubs
cannot sell liquor in Montgomery after
II at night or on Sundays.
The excise commission Tuesday after
noon adopted resolution providing that
club bars shall be closed when saloons
Quit business at night and that they do
not open on Sundays. The order was
adopted to prevent the abuse Of club IL
cense by certain organizations which have
been operating regular saloons under the
gulse of clubs according TO regulations.
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF PASSENGER AGENTS

Asheville. N. c., June 25.-General pas
senger agents, comprising members of
the Southeastern and Southwestern Pas
senger associations. began their annual
conference at Lake Toxaway today with
an attendance of about 200. Beyond eff
fecting organization with Joseph Rich
ardson of Atlanta as chairman of the
Southeastern association and James b.
Hannigan of st. Louis of the South
western, little was done today. The con-
ference will be in session for three days.
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SELMA MAY BUY A
NEW FIRE ENGINE

Selma, June 25.--tspecial.)-T indra-
tons are that at the next meeting of
the city council to be held the members
Of that body viii purchase motor
driven fire fighting machine for the fire
department. This question came up dur
ling the session Of the council held last
night and which was attended by Acting
President Henry Franelich. Councilman
Rowell. Leva. Porter. Gimbse and Smith.
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DIR. HEFLIN'S CAR
is STOLEN AGAIN

DR.. Howell T. Heflin's automobile was
stolen last night as II was standing in
front of the Athletic club.
few weeks ago this same car was
stolen from In front OF tine Levert apart
ments and was found in one of the
streets on the Southsice two days later.
Since then DR.. Heflin has been locking
his car when leaving 1t, but yesterday
he lost the key and 1T was not locked
last night.