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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
REBELS BEHEAD AN
 AMERICAN ENGINEER

Mexico City, August 15.-Beheaded by rebels after they had carried him away as captive from a point near Morelia, capital of the state of Mich oscan, Is the fate of Rowan Ayres, an American civil engineer, according to official reports rendered today by the minister of war to the American ann bassador. Henry Lane Wilson.
 Some days ago the capture of Ayres was reported to the embassy and Mir Wilson requested the war department to send out a searching party. A de- tachment of troops was ordered out but word was received from Norelia that a searching party had discovered the headless body of Ayres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
DECIDE FATE OF
 NEW YORK TODAY Stage Is Set in Mimic War for the Final
 Engagement

Maneuver Headquarters, Stratford, of large units of the red and blue armies today and the investment of New York city was delayed at least one day Tomorrow the general engagement will begin, some where in the high ridges of the pictur- esque Connecticut Berkshires. All day the red and blue forces were working their way into quadrangle. which in- Newton, and apparently the battle which will decide the fate of the metropolis will be fought over the hills and valleys thereabouts. If the blues have to con- tinue to fall back, as they have been doing all week, their avenues of with drawsl probably will take them into Bethel. where the final stand can be made Saturday.
 The battle will be productive of great noise for the artillery musters about 70 guns and about 1S,O0O men of all arms will be engaged. Everything points 10 a clash on front which will be less than four miles in length. The infantry will have to work over the ridges and through the woods while cavalry of both sides will fill the highways.
 The instructional period of the ma neuvers ended tonigh: when the various units of both sides had been placed in their final positions by Gen. Tasker H. Bliss At daybreak the red forces ac- tually belong to Gen. Frederick A. Smith, T.. s, A. and the blues to Gen. Albert l.. Mills, and each has to move on his own nj ttfitl, faIR a,1I c... As beth are veterans in the real art of war this game in mimicry resolves itself into test of the ability of the subordi- nate officers in carrying out orders
 The armies rested tonight in the hills. When they went into camp they were not far apart. The outposts were in ire quent clash and some of the skirmishes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
LABOR MEN TAKE NO
 ACTION ON POLITICS

Atlantic City, N J, August 15-Mem- bers of the executive counsel of the American Federation of Labor were un- able to reach an agreement at today's sessions of their conference here as to question of supporting a particular party in the approaching election.
 Reports from the conference room say there was clash which prevented the unanimous acceptance of the dem ocratic policies. Supporters of the pro- gressive party are said to have clashed with the majority of the conferees An effort will be made to settle the ques- tion tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16

(Continued from Page One) cannonading the rebel forces retreated until evening. When they began drop ping shells into the city They con- tinued this during the night.
 Government Captures Guns
 The casualties are reported heavy, particularly among the rebels The gov ernment captured 25.000 rounds of am intuition and two rapid fire guns, dis abling two more. Colonel Rostan was killed. General Thomas is said to be seriously wounded while Capt Manuel Chamorro of the government forces was mortally wounded. The American foreman of the electric light plant upon which the rebel fire was concen- trated. was wounded.
 While Managua was under bombard- ment Sunday the rebels were defeated at the town of Nandaimo, General Menas place of residence, by the gov ernment forces under General Masis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
REMARKABLE PLEA
 MADE BY DARROW
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 N~S~O~O~OO~~>~~~~~@~~>- way as 1 always have gone. regardless of this, without explanations without begging. without asking anything of any one, and l will go on that/ way to the end.
 'I know the crowd. In way I love them; in a way | despse them. l know the unreasoning, minimizing mass. l have been their idol and I have gone down into the depths of the valley and heard them hiss at my name, but 1 have summoned some devotion and such cour- age as God has given me and l have gone on my path.
 Indianapolis Ind. August 15.-United States Senator John W. Kern has been engaged as one of the counsel for the 5i defenoants in the dyaamiting case to be tried in the federal court hers beginning October l. it was announced today. Sen ator Kern said he expected the trial to be ended before the December term of Con gress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
To Try Sidna Edwards

Wythevile. Va. August 15.--The trial of Sidna Edwards. one of the Hillsville courthouse assassins was set today for August 19 Counsel for both sides dis cussed compromise involving plea of guilty to leser degree murder but did guilty to lesser degree murder will be drawn from the west end of Grayson county.
 The trial of Victor Allen has been set for September i. Court will convene again tomorrow to complete preliminary arrangements for the trial of Edwards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Captain Lamb Defeated

Richmond, Va, August 15.-Capt. John Lamb, chairman of the commit tee on agriculture, in the present House of Representatives, was defeated for renomination in the democratic pri- mary in the third congressional district today by Former Gov. Andrew Jackson Montague. Returns indicate that Mon ta gue's ma jority will be about 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Horrible Suicide of Woman

Tampa, Fla. August 15.-Crazed by ex- cessive and constant smoking, Victoria Ruaz, a Cuban woman. poured a gallon of kerosene over her clothing today and lighted match to it. She was burned to crisp and did not complain once during her horrible suffering. Neighbors who witnessed the act were powerless to help the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Charles Fox Arrested

Charles Fox was arrested yesterday morning by officers Brent and Palmer, and lodged in the city jail charged with grand larceny. 1t Is alleged that Fox is connected as an accessory in a recent robbery in Graymont. He win be trans ferred to Big Rock today, in compliance with a warrant sworn out before Judge Apernethy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Puzzle About Sander

in person to District Attorney Whitman alone. He has been consistent in this declaration for three days.
 Puzzle About Sander
 As to Bernard Sander. the New York attorney who telegraphed Schepps at Hot Springs not to talk to Rubin until Sand ler's arrival and not to leave there, Schepps attitude is something of a puzzle. Tuesday he declined to say whether he had received such a message or knew Sander. Yet he suggested waiting at Hot Springs until Sander arrived. After De- tective Thomas arrived. Schepps agreed to return at the option of Rubin, regardless of Sanders appearance. Rubin says Schepps told him that telegram from Schepps relatives repudiated Sander, that Schepps never saw Sanu,D- i'd that he wanted no attorney. but expected to be in much more favorable standing with Whitman's officers, because of his posi- ton voluntary witness. Nevertheless, Schepps, at Benton, Ark urged that train which arrived there at the same time as that of the Rubin party be searched to find whether Sander, en route to Hot Springs. was a passenger. Sand Ter was not found.
 Hot Springs. Ark, August 15.-Ber- nard Sander, the New York attorney retained as counsel for Sam Schepps, arrived in Hot Springs at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Learning that Schepps was already we'll on his way to New York, he within a few moments board ed a train back, bound for St. Louis. Sander displayed credentials, showing that he had been engaged by Schepps' brother to look after his interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Clarence P. WiIcoxon

Clarence P. Wilcoxon, aged "A years, died in Hattiesburg, Miss, Wednesday afternoon. and the remains arrived in Birmingham yesterday evening at 6 o'clock They were taken to the resi- dence of his parents, MT. and Mrs w. L. Wicoxon, 929 North Forty-seventh street by Lige Loy.
 The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made at Elm wood cemetery. The Maccabees will have charge of the services, and all members of the local lodge are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Woman Raises First Bale

Mobile. August S.-(Special) IA woman raised the first bale of cotton sold in Mobile for the season 1912-1s13 She is Mrs Julia King, who runs farm near Atmore. The bale was sold today at the cotton exchange The latest date on which the first bale of cotton was received in Mobile was Au- gust 21. in 1907 The earliest. July 2s, 1898. The crop was delayed this year because of rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Deaths and Funerals
A. s. Tutwiler

News was received In Birmingham yesterday of the death of A. S. Tutwiler in Bay St. Louis. Miss. MT. Tutwiler was a younger brother of Maj E. NJ. Tutwiler of Birmingham. While ar engagements had not been definitely made yesterday 1t is probable that the remains will be taken to Richmond for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Locate Lefty Louie"

Duluth, Minn., August 15.-The police here have been notified that Lefty Louie" wanted in connection with the Rosenthal murder in New York is re- ported to be on board the steamer Tion- esta bound for this port. The vessel is expected to reach here Saturday morn ing. If the suspect Is on board he may escape before coming here as the Tion- esta stops at Sault Ste. Marie. Marquette and Houghtou.
 Lefty Louie'' is supposed to have boarded the vessel at Erie, Pa, with an unidentified companion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
STORM KILLS FISHERMEN

San Sebastian. Spain. August b. Official returns show that alto gether 143 fishermen were drowned in a gale which for two days has swept the Spanish coast King AL fonso and Dowager Queen Maria Christina have headed a public subscription which is being col lected to aid families of the vic tims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
Chambliss Arrested

J. B. Chambliss was arrested last night on a charge of forgery, and lodged in the city jail City Detective Cole and Goldstein made the arrest. It is al- leged that Chambliss forged signature on check. payable at local bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
CITY LOCAL OPTION

Nashville. August 16.-rhe state democratic convention adjourned at ? o'clock this morning after adopting an amendment to the platform providing for local option in the large cities of the state and the retention of the prohibition laws in the remaining territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
THE APPROPRIATION
 BILL FAILS TO PASS
 HOUSE OVER VETO
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its end and 1t was seen that the mar gin of victory might be wiped out for the provision has been incorporated in the democratic party's platform. The bill was sent to conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
GRAND JURY FILES NO INDICTMENTS IN
 ROSENTHAL CASE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
L.sE LoY. under,ake-. Phones 7~.
SHAW. the Undertaker. Phones 3.

JOHNS. Undertaking Co.,. Phones los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16
CONTINUE ATTACK
 ON MANAGUA CITY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-16

in person to District Attorney Whitman alone. He has been consistent in this declaration for three days
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
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Risk If You Accept i.

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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

ton to this Mr.. Neeley has repeated
ly stated that he is in favor and de-
sires to help in the wedding out"
of useless officials, and especially GEL
ting rid of the parasites" The cap
itol city is alive with people from all
over the United States who are here
looking for any little political job they
might fall TO, besides the numerous
needless positions now being held by
political ''fixers" all over the com-
try.
Other important matters 10 come up
soon which will be of especial inter
est to the people of Western Kansas,
ere good roads legislation, irrigation
and the promotion of agricultural in
terests. All of these will have the at
Tension of the new Congressman in
short order.
The clerks En- the various capacities
Ill the pension department have al
ready felt the presence Of the new
congressman. They are kept busy
trimming down war records and sacur-
ing other information regarding pen
SONS. Mr.. Neeley had incorporated
IN his platform the following para
graph: The government of the
United States owes a sacred duty 10
It's defenders, and | believe that each
soldier of the Union army is entitled
to a pension of one dollar per day
during the balance of his life" The
old soldiers of the Seventh may rest
assured that their Interests will lie
taken care of by the wide awake and
lenergei!c Young congressman from
their distinct.
| The government is DESTROYS Of as
sisiing the people Of the country in
many ways and through the govern
ment people engaged in practically
every PURSUIT of commerce are EMIT
led 10 the information prepared by
the government. Publications touch-
ing almost every Subject have been
printed by the various departments
aid are for free distribution. The
people of western Kansas are fOrtu-
nate in having loted to them an ex-
ira number of these publications,
through the efforts Of Mr.. Nee,ey,
and parties wanting Information On
almost any subject may secure one q
these bulletins by simply asking. Ad-
dress these requests to Mr.. Neeley
Washington, d. c. Parties desiring
a list OF the various publications may
also receive them by writing TO the
congressman.
The Time for the annual distr.bu.
ton of seed is now here, and parties
desiring this seed should write TO Mr.
Medley or his secretary at once. The
seed will be forwarded as quickly as
the request is received.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16

OF flies as they are of bad water
there would be less typhoid.
Good water is more to be priced
than rubies, and clean hands are bet,
ter than much fine gold.
The fly has small feet, but a mil
lion typhoid germs can ride comfort
ably ON one of them.
A light overcOat is better than a
heavy cold.
Many cough ends in a coffin
A stuffy room is the germs best
ally.
A little ventilation is more effective
than much Quin'ne.
There never was so cold a day bu.
that little fresh atr. was healthful.
A fly i'm the milk Cften means a
member Of the family in the grave.
Wire screens In the windows may
keep crepe from the door.
Keep flies from the house and you
VIII help keep the doctor from the
gate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL
CAPITOL.

Hon. Geo. A. Neeley of Hutchinson,
the newly elected congressman from
the Seventh district of Kansas, arriv-
ed in Washington Sunday January
%, and the following day was sworn
in by Speaker Clark. The arrival Of
"a Democratic congressman from the
big Seventh district Of Kansas, was
Il Oked forward TO with considerable
interest by statesmen at the ma
tiOnal capitol Mr.. Neeley is the first
Democrat to be elected from the Sew
enth. The Republicans have held the
balance Of power since the days of
the Hon. Jerry Simpson.
Congressman Medley is taking hold
Of the work that falls to the lot of a
congressman like a veteran. With his
characteristic energy and persever.
aEce, the people of Western Kansas
may expect some effective legislation
in Congress. Most of the people OF
Kansas are familiar with the progress
s.ve platform adopted at the Dodge
City convention by the Democrats Of
the Seventh. The platform declared
for presidential primary. the ini-
tiaGve and referendum, a national in.
come and inheritance tax, the elec.
ton of United States Senators by d.
rect vote of the people, the revision
of the tariff downward, the recall OF
all unfatthful officials, etc. In add
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
She Was All Right, But

They met for the first time since
their meeting in Europe the previous
summer.
"And did you have a pleasant voy'
age homer" asked the hostess.
I'VE did-very," was the answer.
you were not Ill, hope?" asked
the hostess, turning to the wife.
MOO" said the young wife, Il was
not but I couldn't have yawned
often"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-16
CERTIFICATES GRANTED.

At the January examination the fol-
lowing teachers certificates were
granted
First Grade-Sad,e Dale, Mrs. J. n.
Dunham.
Second Grade-NIrs. Mabel Cross,
LOWS Goble, Eva StaErieh.
Grades for FMs'-NIabel Hays, Ed
na Henry, Jennie Sullivan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
First Band Concert.

Notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather Saturday evening there was
a big crowd on the streets Saturday
evening to hear the first band con-
cert OF the season. 1t was the first
appearance of the band under the
leadership of Prof. T. Johannes, and
they were given the glad hand. Prof.
Johannes made hit with our people
with his fine cornet solos as well as
the able manner in which he directed
the band, and we are assured of a
splendid band for the coming season
under his direction. A big lot Of
new music has been ordered and the
band will give concert every Sat-
urday evening from now on. Prof.
Johannes has been employed to in
struct the band at Pleasanton two
evenings each week and also the
Davis City band two evenings, leav-
ing him two evenings each week for
the home band.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
STILL SELLING BOOZE
Rade Perkins Arrested at GAINESVILLE
for BootIeeolne. he has Sold
LIQUOR twenty-five Years. 49,.

When we came to Leon twenty
five years ago, one of the first per-
sons arrested in Leon after we came
here was Rade Perkins, who was ar
rested on the charge of bootlegglng,
and it seems he is still at it after a
quarter of a century has passed, as
will be seen from the following item
taken from the GAINESVILLE News:
"Rade Perkins was arrested Tues
day afternoon on charge of boot
Logging whiskey and at this writing
Wednesday, is being held IN the
city lookup awaiting instructions
from the prosecuting attorney.
Tuesday was the day of the horse
sale and Rade dropped into town
Monday evening fully prepared as it
afterward transpired to do rushing
business peddling the stuff the next
day. The officers were tipped off
Monday night to look out for Rade
and he was accordingly shadowed
Tuesday until the officers thought
they had sufficient evidence to justify
an, arrest.
When arrested and searched it
was found that he had four half
pints on his person, IL half-pints in
his grip and four half-pints left in
jug from which he had filled the
bottles. This stock was conflscated
by the officers and is being held SUBJ
ject to orders of the prosecuting at
tOrney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
A Tribute to I. N. Clark.

IN. Clark, one of the best known
old residents of Leon, died suddenly
on Wednesday of last week at his
home in that city of neuralgia of the
heart. The deceased had been res
ident of Leon for more than a half
century, the writer having been in
timately acquainted with him in the
year 1867 while we were engaged as
a printer on the Leon Pioneer, es-
tablished during that year by Brink
leys. He was then young man,
full of life and energy, a pleasant
and jovial companion and true
hearted friend. We have met him
several times at long intervals dur
ing the intervening years that have
passed since those old days and
found him always to us, the same
old Ike" as of yore, although bur-
dened by the weight of nearly eighty
years when we last met him, he was
bright of eye and imbued with his
old time spirit which in him seemed
to spring perennial and defy, the
work of time. He had many friends
and deserved them all, and many
eyes will be dimmed with tears by
his death. Peace to his ashes!-
Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the real estate
transfer as taken from the abstract
Office of Stephen Varga, from April
%, to April 20, 1912.
o. w. Foxworthy to Drake Uni
versity, 1941z acres in Franklin
township, $4,000.
M. E. Dorsey to C. T. & J. w.
Dorsey, lots in Leon, 81.
H. w. Potts to w. H. Raleigh and
R. A. Stearns, lots in Garden Grove,
$4,000.
L. E. Brown to M. Burchett, 40
acres in Richland township, $500.
B. F. Poland to B. E. Rushing,
lots in Van Vert, $1,000.
j. T. Robertson to G. B. Bender,
SO. acres in Eden township, 81.
II. E. Wallace to C.. w. Moore. 80
acres in Center township. $4,000.
NJ. R. Moore to +. E. Wallace,
suburban lots to Leon, $1,4OO.
N. E. Stearns to A. r. Stearns,
lots in Garden Grove. 81.
Stephen Varga to Harvey King,
20 acres in Woodland township,
$1,1OO.
R.. Richardson to Trustees of
Christian church, lots in Pleasanton,
500. - 49,.
G. E. and l.. c. Vail to J. j. Nc
y ay, lots in Garden. Grove, $500. 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
Hog Cholera Prevention.

Government specialists who give
their attention to- the treatment and
prevention of diseases of domestic
animals have taken particular inter-
est in the diseases of the hog. The
most thorough scientific investiga-
tion has been made into the minut-
est details of the conditions affecting
the health and thrift of that animal.
Among the more promising results
announced are the means perfected
for the prevention of hog cholera.
At present no one subject is of so
great Importance to the farmer. The
Iowa Homestead of May 9th will
contain an illustrated article show
ing the results that have been gained
by the experiments of scientists on
farms and in experiment stations de-
voted exclusively to this work. Our
farmer readers should not fail to
read this article. Those who are not
subscribers to The Homestead may
secure. it, dubbed with this paper,
at. $3.50 for the two, If orders are
left, at this office. ''Fs;, :,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
100000 Worth of Real Estate
Selling.

c. NJ. Keller, who has handled
more real estate deals than any man
who ever lived in Decatur county,
has not been idle since he moved to
Omaha a couple of weeks ago, as he
has already closed up two big deals
involving more than 100000. He
made a deal between D. T. Cham
berlain, Of Kansas City and Charles
Barchus, of Des Moines, in which
Chamberlain traded merchandise for
Dakota land amounting to 600
and another deal was trading Ne
braska land owned by Albert Hast
ings, of Omaha, to l.. robbins, OF
Des Moines, for Iowa merchandise,
the deal amounting to $4,000. These
big deals show that Mr.. Keller made
no mistake in getting in the big
game. He is a real estate man who
is not afraid to tackle any PROPOSE
ton and he can carry a sale through
if any man on earth can. His many
friends here will be pleased to lear,
of his success in his new field. :