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COTTON CROP is
IN GOOD SHAPE

Memphis, June 30.-The Commercial APP
neal will say tomorrow:
The cotton crop advanced during the
past week in spite of the cool weather
and too much rain in the greater part
of the belt West of the river and
especially in Texas and Oklahoma the
plant made selendid progress
With the ground full of moisture, soil
an high state of cultivation and fields
clean, the plant has grown rapidly I'M
der the influence of warm weather. In
Oklahoma the crop is still regarded as
somewhat late. In. Arkansas and Louisiana
good progress was made.
East of the river the plant has pro-
crossed, but this progress was not up to
normal for. the season, owing to cool
nights and too much rain. Reports of
spotted conditions came from Mississippi
and Georgia.
The entire crop. however, is still some
two or three weeks late. Some grass
and weeds are reported from Mississippi,
Georgia and Alabama, but these reports
are decidedly in the minority. In the
Carolinas the plant made good progress.
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BIG SURPLUSFOR
THE FISCAL KA

a. e b , u
Washington, June aO.-The fed
eminent closed the fiscal year to
a surplus Of $4,000, 900, accordiHl
Inmates based upon returns frorp
rious sources of revenue the3
over.
This amount far exceeded the d
was expected by Secretary MI
who months ago estimated that!
plus would be $40. 100000.
The surplus at the close of 4
year 1911. was $40. 600.
The failure Of Congress to
general deficiency and other al
ton bills which would have ri
large disbursements during the
days of the fiscal year, helped
eminent to pile up its surplus.
Another big element In the fisl
the corporation tax, which. it
lated. brought in s25,0O0,000. agal
900, 900 last yeear.
Customs receipts yielded about
600 this fiscal year. against sS1'
year, while internal revenu
amount to 5 292, 0Oo. 900. against 81
J The taxation on beer indicated
American people consumed g., 00o
rels during the year. The go,
realized $i4s 10000 on distilled spf
900. 600 on beer, and $10,00o,0O0 on
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MARKET ON COTTON
GOODS is STEADY

New York, June 30.-The cotton goods
markets have been firm and steady all
through the week past and the half
year of the jobbers closed with values
we'll maintained. This condition is in
striking contrast with that of year
ago, and is regarded as noteworthy be-
cause of the firmness has come while
presidential conventions have been in
session.
Fundamentally the cotton goods mar
kets are in a sound position as many
mills have contracts that will carry
them through the summer further
trade is done and production is restrict
ed because of the difficulty of securing
sufficient help. OF the 10000 pieces OF
print cloths sold at Fall River. oo'oou
were for spot delivery.
Prices ranged about as foiiows'
Print cloths. 2s-inch 64xS4s. lo-l6c J
64xsos, sAc; ss1s Inch 64xe4s. ohc;
brown sheetings. southern standards
7xc: denims, s-ounce, 1SAc; uckings,
s-ounce, 1sc; standard prints. SAC;
standard staple singhams. SIC: dress
ginghams, 9Ac.
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CHAUFFEUR DOZED
AND WRECK FOLLOWS

Denver, June 3o.-Robert Edgren,
sporting editor of the New York World
Sandy Griswold. sporting editor OF
the Omaha World Herald. and F. c.
Hurley. an Omaha sport enthusiast. and
Hurleys chauffeur, while en- route In
an automobile to Las Vegas, n. M. to
attend the Johnson-Fiynn fight
plunged into Stanley Lake. near Bright
on, yesterday when the chauffeur
dozed and failed TO take turn in the
road. The car plunged into % feet OF
water and is still at the bottom Of the
lake All four men swan ashore and
walked IS miles to Denver.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
THROUGH ATLANTA, ONE
HOUR QIICKEST TINE
TO WASHINGTON AND
NEW YORK. LEAVES $3.50 A. N.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Majestic

Eeginning Monday matinee the Ma
jestiAoffers the big phenomenal Inter
staten road show. headed by those peer
less girTe. Janet AdAir and Hazel Hick-
ey. ThiAis without doubt the great
est showNwhich has ever visited Bir-
mingham. Besides this great act, which
has been pronounced by all great crit
les as. the greatest of all great acts,
there will be six more star offerings.
Luckily for Athe people of Birming
ham, the Majestic is on the great In
terstate circuit. which. Is noted for Sc
curing for its patrons acts Of the mer-
itorious class.
IDENTIFY Where do ypu get it?'' asked
the newspaper man hlert. The walter
pointed to the clock. ut was five min
utes after II.
THE Irish wouldn't 3witch on Friday.
It's Saturday now"
"Nhef. the newspaper man left the din
ing room he telephon1d the convention
hall. The New York vote had deserted
Harmon for Clark.
The waiter since HIS becoms famous
these Iarts.
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MANY ARRESTS MADE
IN SELMA RAIDS

Selma, June 30.-(Special)-T local pos
lice department made somewhat of a rec
ord during last night and today by gather
ing In % violators up to an early hour to-
night. The record was out of the ordinary
because about half of the violators ar
rested were whites. Besides the whites ar
d rested different members of the police de-
partment made raids upon the residences
OF the white men in their efforts to locate
hind tigers But the raids were non-pro-
ductiye, as contraband goods could not be
found. The majority of the arrests made
we're for intoxicattion, affrays resulting
of drunken fights and auarrels The ex-
cessive violations followed rainy day
and night, and the recorders court Mon
day morning viii hold long session.
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KEEFE GOES INTO
BANKRUPTCY

chicago, June sO.-A petition in bank
runtcv was filed in the United States
d,strict court today in behalf of John
Keefe. nrst vice president OF the
,nertcan steel and Wire company. His
liabilities were scheduled at $Sol'7oo,
assets s1.516s171. The greater part Of
tne assets is unlisted securities.
ON March s Mr.. Keefe made gen.
Ieral assignment Of his property for
Tia honea1 OF his creditors
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Weather Forecast

Washington, June 30.-Forecast for Ala
bama, Mississippi and Georgia: Local
showers Monday and Tuesday.
For Tennessee: Local showers Mon
day and probably Tuesday.
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RECORD BROKEN FOR
NUMBER OF BALLOTS
Many Conventions Dead
locked in Baltimore
RIOTERS LEAVE CITY
A Tireless Waiter Was First to Tell
of Break in the Convention.
Crowds Are Becoming Hot
and Restless
RIOTERS LEAVE CITY
BY HUGH $. MILLER

Baltimore, June 30.-Democratic
leaders are interested tonight in the
fact that all records for the num-
Der of ballots to nominate in a
democratic presidential convention
have been broken. Following Is the
record:
1S44-Polk on ninth.
1s4S-Cass on fourth.
1S52-Pierce on ninth.
1s56-Buchanan on seventh.
1S60-Douglas on second.
1S64-McClellan on first.
1S6S-Seymour on twenty-second.
1S72-Greely on first.
1s76-Tilden on second.
1sS0-Hancock by reclamation ,
after second.
1SS4-Cleveland on second.
1SSs-Cleveland by reclamation.
1s92-Cieveland on first.
1S96-Bryan on fifth.
1900-Bryan by reclamation.
1904-Parlker after first by
reclamation.
190S-Bryan on first.
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Reds Take Game

Cincinnati, June 3o-Cincinnati hit Sal
lee hard and timely, defeating st. louis
to 4. Hoblitzell's home run in the sew
enth inning with two men on bases won
the game for the locals and served as the
feature of the day. Score: R.H.E
st. Louis .............. o22 600 000-4 8
CINCINNATI MINIMUM. oV5 wv W'--t IL
Batteries: Sale and Wingo: Suggs and
Clarke. Umpires, Rigler and Finneran
Time, las
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Pirates Whip Cubs

Chicago, June 3o-Pittsburg defeated
Chicago today by score of Z to 4, Richie
being hit hard and given poor support,
Adams started on the mound, but was
hit hard and was taken out as soon as
the cubs started scoring. Hendrix re-
lieved him in the fifth and held Chicago
to two hits, one being a home run by
Zimmerman, with man on base, in the
eighth. The feature of the game was
Wagner's home run which scored three
runs in the fifth. Score: R.H.E.
Pittsburg ............... 200 032 00O-7 s /
Chicago ............... 900 200 020-4 2
Batteries: Adams Hendrix and Glib
son; Richie and Archer. Umpires, KLEIN
and Bush Time. $40.
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CRIME DECREASES
IN MISSISSIPPI
Large Attendance at Nor
NAL SchOOls-COurt Re-
duced to Three Men

Jackson. Miss, June 9o.-(special)-The
population of the Mississippi penitentiary
has shown a steady decrease for the past
few months. The records for May 25, the
end of the prison month, gave the popu-
lation as 1872 Since that date "a have
been received, but As have gone out,
leaving the net result at 1891 OF these
45 going out y were pardoned, 8 died and
escaped.
OF the "a recruits are in for murder,
3 for manslaughter, for assault and bat
terry with intent to kill, 2 for rape. for
burglary, / for robbery and / for grand
larceny.
The arrivals for the month of June last
year were 90
DR.. ]. N. Powers, state superintendent
of education, says that the summer nor
mails now in course at the university,
Newton, Clinton and Brookhaven, will
close on the 4th or 9Th of July. The at
tendance has been as large or larger than
ever before, about 1900 teachers being
enrolled at the four normals. AT the con-
clusion of the state norfnals, the Tri-State
normals will begin work. These are
where three or four counties unite. In
counties where there are no united nor
mails the county normal will be held.
The state superintendent is delighted at
the interest manifested by the teachers
everywhere, being satisfied 1t means bet
that theer will be on emore opinion day
cational lines.
Next Monday is opinion day with the
supreme court and it is expected that
large number will be handed down, the
end of the term being almost in sight.
There is so much work on hand the court
will hardly be able to take recess for the
summer before the middle of July, so
that theer will be on emore opinion day
to the spring term.
The court will be reduced to three
members the first day of July, Commits
sioners Whitfield and McLain having been
legislated out of office. Those remaining
are Chief Justice Robert Mayes, Justices
Sydney Smith and s. c. Cook
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For the "a hours ending at p. m. June
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In the police circles today and last
night % arrests were made. craps
game was raided by Detectives Bishop,
Ross, Childers and McCabe on Eleventh
avenue and Eighteenth street and 10
negroes were arrested. Most of the
negroes were able to make bond
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
BILL JONES, STOKER,
MAKES LAST VOYAGE
Rescued From Wreck, He Turns
Down Drink and Goes
to Pray.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-This Is the
story OF Bill Jones, Titanic stoker. IL 2
was never n sea-fearing man in a
largo way before, and he never will
be again. Foo years he has sailed the
Irish sea. This was his first trip across
the pond, and, he says, his last.
Your station at the lifeboats." COM
manded a petty officer of Bill as he
was sticking coal in Il hellish heat some
nundred or go feet beneath the icy SUR
face. Fill thought t was just a iire
drill.
II Climbed into the first boat. sir, AMI
n big gun came and ousted me- said
IhH "Sn | manned the next boat.
When | saw II was getting had. |
l,Jiled as fast as [ could.
I'VE passed the floating bodies OF two
women, and l pulled them into the
boat. The boat was half full of water.
When I found they were both dead, we
threw them overheard.
Next we pulled a man inside. He,
too, was dead, and we had to put him
Have II drink, Bill" requested a
Never drink, sir,", answered Bill,
Tn. going to Bethel Chapel to pray,
sir"
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
TAFT FEELS LOSS
OF AIDE AS IF HE
HAD BEEN BROTHER
President, In Statement,
Praises Fidelity of Late
Military Aide.

President Taft today issued another
statement relative to the fate of Major
Butt, in which ne dwelt particularly OH
his incapability to indulge in intrigue
or inslncerity"
The Presidents statement was as
follows:
Major Archie Butt was my military
aide. He was like a member of my
family, and ] feel his loss as II he had
been younger brother. The chief trait
OF his character was loyalty to his
Ideals, his cloth, and mis- friends. Ills
character was a simple one In the sense
that he was incapable of intrigue or in
sincerity. He was gentle and consider
ate to everyone, high and low.
He never lost, under any conditions,
his sense of proper regard to what
he considered the respect due to con-
stituted authority. He was an earnest
member of the Episcopal Church, and
loved that communion. He was a SOL
der, every inch of him; a most COM
petent and successful quartermaster,
and a devotee of his profession
After l heard that part of the ship 5
company had gone down, / gave up
hope for the rescue Of Major Butt, un-
less by accident. / knew that he would
certainly remain on the ships deck un-
til every duty had been performed and
every sacrifice made that properly fell
on one charged, as he would feel him
self charged. with responsibility, for the
rescue of others.
He leaves the widest circle of friends
whose memory Of him is sweet in every
particular"
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Socialists Cheer
At RuSSell'S Speech

Washington Socialists cheered Charles
Edward Russell, the magazine writer,
last evening at Odd Fellows Hall, when
he declared that the sinking of the
Titanic was "a perfect example of the
greed of capitalism" Mr.. Russell de-
clared that so long as our economic
system exists, as at present, such
catastrophes can be expected; that ef-
forts will be made to secure dividends
rather than to protect lives.
Congressman Victor Berger also ad-
dressed the meeting. talking about the
result of the Milwaukee elections. AL
though the Socialists lost the offices,
the election showed a great growth In
their. patry there. according to the
speaker. Mr.. Berger pointed out that
the Socialists polled approximately
$4,000 votes this time, whereas their
high mark before was $1,000. They were
beaten, he said. because of the COM
bination of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties, a situation not existing
when Mayor Seidel was elected.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
CAPT. SMITH ENDED
LIFE WHEN TITANIC
BEGAN TO FOUNDER
Stories of His Suicide Differ, One Woman
Asserting He Shot Himself and Another
Describing His Drowning


a
her cunning thwartng her designs
Longley, member
that Captain Smith
tain Sm UNI his life raft
Dodge Smith,
his
ton, leaped to the swrling
Miss Longleys story
told him
only despair
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Four Are Saved In
Philadelphia Family

NEW YORK, April 19.-WIIIam f,
Carter, Mrs. William f. Carter, William
T. Carter. and Lucille Carter, all of
Philadelphia, were saved. All showed
evidences of the terrible strain they had
undergone. Mrs. Carter was a nervous
wreck, but she bore up bravely. Ar
rangements were made for a special
train to convey them to Philadelphia
today.
Much shaken by his experience and
his face showing lines of suffering, MT
Carter declared in a voice filled with
emotion that the sinking of the Titanic,
with its attending night of terror,
seemed like a horrible nightmare that
had left its indelible stamp in the hui
man brain.
Terrible, terrible" he said, pressing
his hand in WEAKNESS against his fore
head. mo pen can ever depict and no
tongue can ever describe adequately the
terrors of our experience. Everywhere
was a cold, hopeless despair and grief
in its most hellish forms. Some were
dumb with horror; others beat their
breasts like things crazed, and few
laughed Historically and insanely.
LAS the Titanic sped along in a clear,
starlight night no one had any thought
of danger.
"Then came a terrible crash people
were tossed and rolled about; women
screamed with terror, and strong men
turned pale with fear There was a
mad rush for the boats. Men grabbed
life buoys for their loved ones and ad-
justed them with trembling fingers.
Half-naked people rushed up the COM
panionways to the decks.
THE GOODNESS of Captain Smith and
the other ships officers was little short
OF wonderful. In a few minutes they
had succeeded in calming almost every
body and many of the first class pas
sengers stood with them in bringing
order. They quieted the fears of the
passengers with the assurance that
there was no great danger. and that the
big ship could not sink.
AT one time a number of them made
rush for the boats, and officers fired
shots. killing four or fire Italians"
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

one OF the survivors, on landing her
Colonel Astor Unmoved.
The colonel. he said, seemed unmoved
by the fact that he was about to die.
Calmly and without a tremble he placed
the bride OF only a short time In the
place OF safety. Then he went to his
death.
Stengel declared that the sight was
wonderfully inspiring to the few who
witnessed IT.
II didn't see It myself. but they told
me about 1t. 1t was fine said Charles
William Daniels, Of Philadelphia, as he
came ashore. They said that stor stood
up as the boats went away, and with a
military salute returned to die. He had
kissed his wife as she entered the hfe-
boat.
''The men behaved bravely. Major
Butt took charge OF one section OF the
ship in placing the women in the life
boats. Howard Case was another hero.
He installed a system to get the women
off. Aid he saw that the system was
followed. think he was the big hero
OF the disaster"
As Daniels talked a. big gray-haired
man strode up and grasped his hand.
That was my brother. Howard Case.
I'm glad to hear he behaved WELL" the
newcomer said.
"They had life-saving equipment
to save 800 of us. God! there were 5000
of us aboard.
But / saw the captain holding the
level of the sea. Then he won't over
board"
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

Captain Smith made two attempts to
kill himself" said she, "and at last he
! succeeded. He was in his library when
the officers saw him with revolver
in his hand. They rushed their su-
| perior officer and tore the gun from
him. The captain struggled with them
| desperately, broke away, and rushed
| to the bridge, where he killed himself,
placing the revolver to his mouth and
firing
Another story OF the death Of Captain
| Smith was told by Mrs. washington
Dodge, of San Francisco.
II had my son with me-" she said,
but my husband did not get on the
| boat, and i was sure he was lost. l
was frantic with grief.
When the first explosion came knew
the Titanic was doomed, and l prayed
earnestly to God to save my husband.
After the explosion could see some
thing of the panic on the Titanic. A
few knelt and prayed, but the majority
surged around the decks, a maddened
mob. You see, they had opened the
steerage gate and all were together.
Then l saw a man who l am sure
was Captain Smith. He was being
pushed onto a life raft. He flung his
| arms about and struggled like a mad
man. 1t was easy to see he did not
want to go. But the men who pushed
him (probably the remaining ships
officers) insisted and at length they
got him onto the raft. He looked Wild
! ly about for a moment, waving his
arms in despair and supplication. Then
| he leaped off the raft into the ice
/ caked sea which closed over his head
forever.
! "A woman in my boat moaned and
| tainted when she saw the captain take
| his life and | felt sick at heart for l
thought of my absent husband. The
men and women in my boat ceased
their lamentations and listened quiet
! ly as the sweet soothing strains of
! Nearer My God, to Thee floated over
the water oh. what balm that was
to our agonized hearts We could not
| but believe in the all-controlling power
| of the Heavenly Father when we saw
| that ship sinking with these musicians
standing nobly at their posts trying
/ to bring comfort to the last moments
OF those fated to go.
when that ship went down l asked
God to help me for my sons sake to
be brave. / thought my husband had
gone down, too. Those dreary fear.
ful hours In the open boat / cannot
speak of without trembling. Ny boy
complained continually of the cold, and
tried to warm his little chilled hands
and feet the best l could. When we
were taken aboard the Carpathia 1 felt
like death and II it had not been for
my son ! would have gladly died. I
had been ten hours on the Carpathia
when | met my husband face to face.
His face was lined with deep sorrow.
/ started at him and he stared at me
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Two Try To Die BY Their o wn Hands,

as II he could not believe his eyes. He
staggered toward me and looked into
my eyes. He patted my hair and kept
saying my name over and over again.
Then we both fell sobbing Into each
others arms. Then a look Of terrible
grief overspread his face as he said
Where is the boy? My God, where is
the boy?' When 1 told him that little
washington was safe and sound. his
joy knew no bounds
God has been kind to my family and
l am a happy woman today"
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Fireman Says Four
Boats Were SWamped

NEW YORK, April 1s.-WilIiam
Jones, nineteen, a fireman from
southampton making his first trip
declared that when the Titanic went
down four lifeboats were swamped
He declared that the explosion of the
boilers and the falling ice killed a
number OF persons.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
J. J. ASTOR ACTED
BRAVELY, DECLARE
NYWHOSAWHIM
Millionaire Kissed His Bride Good-by
Saluted, and Then Stepped Back to Allow
Women to Get Into Boats.

NEW YORK. April 9Col John good
in himself to
ilaed Titanic
snapped single in that
position leboats from the craft
H. SengeI of Newark NJ t.
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DELUGE OF BLOOD IS
COVERING MACEDONIA
Bulgars Commit Numerous Atrocities,
In One District Nearly Every
MosIem Being Killed.

Saloniki.-Macedonia Is being de-
luged with blood as a result OF afro
cities committed by Bulgarian irreg-
ulars. 1t Is lamentable that respon-
sibility for so many of these atrocities
lies at the door of a Christian race.
The Bulgars, needing the regulars
in Thrace, practically left Macedonia
In the care of the irregulars. Besides
the massacres already reported at
Kavala and Series there has been an
enormous amount OF killing in the
district Of Averthissar. where scarcely
a single Moslem has been left alive.
Mohammedan bands are adding
their quota to the general destruction
Whole villages have been depopulated
as the result of their savagery. Turco-
Albanian bands are also taking part.
The Servians have a better record
Apart from the slaughter of a num-
Der of Moslems. principally by irreg.
ulars. at Uskup. little complaint has
been made against them.
The Greeks are not charged with
massacres. but it Is stated that their
bands are getting into action. The
army up to the present has been able
to control the auxiliaries and rhere is
reason to believe that strong meas
ures will be taken to check the move
ment before it has n chance to
make progress.
Further light of the Vavala mas
sacrcs shows that Armenians who
joined the Bulgarian army as volun-
teers committed them. being led by a
man whose family was killed in the
Adana massacre.
There is little doubt that the mo-
tive was to venge the Adana massa.
ere. About fifteen bodies of murdered
Turks are still lying about unburied.
Three or four have twenty bayonet
wounds while the others are horribly
Eutiliated.