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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-29

WANTED-By a young man with
good education and good habits,
wants position as clerk or collector.
Has had some experience. address
e." care Telegram office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
FIRE DESTROYS
JASPER HOTEL
Twenty Guests Had Narrow
Escapes-LOss Placed
at $4,000

Jasper, September 7.-(Special.)- 1.-The
New Hogue hotel was entirely de-
stroyed by fire early this morning at
a total loss of $4,000. About 90 guests
miraculously escaped, only one man
being injured, Mr.. Campbell, whose
injuries are said to be serious. but not
fatal
The building was owned by the
Banks estate and was insured for
$4,000. One thousand dollars insurance
was carried by the hotel company on
the furnishings.
The fire started about midnight. One
report is that it started in the kitchen
of the hotel and another is that IT
started in the roof The flames spread
rapidly and the guests made their es-
cape through window. The hotel was
a two-story building. The r. Greens
dry goods store was almost completely
destroyed and the Ike Engle store was
also badly damaged. These buildings
We're adjoining the hotel.
At one time 1t appeared as If the
county jail and several other large
buildings in the business district were
In grave danger but the remarkable
work of the volunteer fire department
had its telling effect and the flames
were placed under control. Many COM
pliments were heard of the good fire
lighting by the volunteer department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
THIRD DEATH IN
LOUISIANA CASE
EN

Shreveport, La, September 6.-Evidence
tending to show a third mysterious death
in connection wit hthe killing of Charles
C. Bailey at Metcalfe, La, Monday nigh.
was unearthed here tonight By Sheriff j.
T. Flournoy. A. L. Watson and Mrs.
Bailey are in jail charged with l}ailey' s
murder. Last night both confessed and
in addition Watson declared that ne pois-
oned his wife at Flanagan, Tex, three
with Mrs Bailey might be unhampered,
Now comes Richard Wilcox, . Shreveport
timer, summoned at the instance of Sher-
If Flournoy to his office, and declared
that Bailey, the man whom Watson says
he slew, was accused by the first Mrs.
Bailey of having given her poison. from
the effects of which she died. and that
within three months welded The woman
who now stands accused of completely in
his death.
In the course of the sordid story uu-
folded tonight. Wilcox says that MRS.
Bailey No. / on her death bed in lunl-
Der camp at Myrtis, La. eight years ago.
accused Charley of having poisoned
her. According to the story 4old by Will
repeated the accusation to Wilcox's wife,
and turning to Bailey, declared he was
responsible for her condition. Bailey,
Wilcox relates. made no reply.
On the day after the woman's death.
Wilcox said, his wife found a three ounce
bottle partly filled with choloroform
among the coverings of Mrs Raftey' :
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bed, and hidden in the mattress was
another phial labeled poison.
Their unconquerabe passion, be-
sides Joint desire to obtain and
enjoy property accumulated by the
woman's husband, led Mrs. =. G.
Bailey aged q years, and A. J.. Watson,
45, TO decree the death of Bailey. a Met
calf. La, logging contractor and saw
mill operator and Mrs. Watson, three
months ago when they met and loved at
Flanagan, Tex. according to the written
confession of both, who are in jail here
The confession relates that Watson car
ried out his part of the murder plot by
poisoning his wife and Mrs. Bailey tried
to administer deadly drugs to her hus-
band, but failed; Watson. who meantime
had secured employment from Bailey, or
dered her to leave Bailey, she obeyed
and that night-Monday of this week
Watson, the confession says, crept upon
Bailey as he lay asleep and Drained him
with an axe.
when | raised the axe" Watson as
serts, ito strike the sleeping man,
said to myself. This viii send
your soul to hell. That's where | be-
long, and the sooner I'm hanged the bet
ter | will be off" Watson is 45 years
of age. He has three daughters, one OF
whom it is said is married and lives at
Jackson. Tex. Neither the man nor the
woman in their cells here showed any
regret. An extra terpn of court possibly
will be convoked to Try them.
The woman was born near Myrtis, La.
Bailey married her six years ago. Their
life together was happy until she made
the acquaintance of Watson at Flanagan,
Tex. Her two children, the eldest 5 years
of age, and the youngest 2 years of age,
have been for a while in the care of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rawls at Myrtis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
FORMER DIPLOMAT
DEAD AT bRYN MAWR

Philadelphia, Pa, September 6.-Colonel
A. Louden Snowden, former minister to
Spain, Greece and the Balkan states.
died at his home in Bryn Mawr, early
this morning.
Colonel Snowden had been i'll for long
time He was appointed consul general
and minister to Greece, Roumania and
Servia by President Harrison and after
ward transferred to the court at Madrid.
The queen regent of Spain conferred upon
him the Grand Gordon of Isabella the
Catholic and he also was honored by the
King of Greece and Roumana.
Colonel Snowden was at one time super
intendent of the mint here. postmaster OF
Philadelphia and for many years promi-
nent in city, state and national affairs.
He was born in Carlisle, Pa, August IL.
1887
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Organ Grinder Sees Prince

Danzig Wireless to the New York Times.
As the crown prince was arriving at the
Danzig railway station recently an old
organ grinder with his organ tried to
force his way through the crowd The
police turned him back, but he persisted,
crying:
u wish to see the crown prince"
The prince, hearing the old mans cry.
walked over to him, saying:
Here ! am. What do you want?'
"Oh, your royal highness." said the old
man with tears in his eyes, IL fought in
three campaigns with your great grand
father. | fought with Crown Prince
Fritz. afterward Emperor Frederick at
koniggratz and Worth. | have seen the
Kaiser, your father. Now l wish to see
our future Kaiser. and then | can close
my eyes In happiness"
The crown prince and his party were
moved to tears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Boiler Explodes And
Fireman May May Die

AS the result Of an explosion at the
pumping station of the Losieville and
Nashville Railroad company at Wander
bilt this morning about 1:30 o'clock the
station was badly wrecked and viii May,
the night fireman at the station was
fatally burned and his right arm torn
from his body.
Boyd Gridle, boy who was ar the sta
ton with May. was seriously burned,
but was able to walk to his home. Lige
Logs ambulance was called and the in
jured man rushed to the Hlllman hos
pital.
According to employees Of the Vanderbilt
furnace, the explosion was caused by a
defective exhaust on one of the boilers in
the pumping room. When this boiler ex-
Iloded the force split the adjoining boiler
and the combined force of the explosion
was terrific
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
CATTLE HARHOR, LAeRADOl
SHOWING HOSPITAL (No y
AND STORE We2)

Bad management of the thousands of
dollars donated to them annually, mis-
appropriation of funds, the diverting
of property of charitable institution
to private uses, the evasion of customs
duties and the renting of their hospital
ships and launches for pleasure cruises
or for commercial purposes are charges
made against some of the men promot-
ing the Labrador missions of DIR. Will
fred T. Grenfell which are to be made
public
No blame attaches to DIR. Grenfell,
but all is placed upon a careless method
of bookkeeping and lack of systematic
supervision.
Several of the cooperative stores
established by DIR. Grenfell to sell food
and supplies to the impoverished fish
ermen at fair price were compelled
to shut down.
The reindeer project, which was
started with the idea Of furnishing a
better means of travel and transporta-
ton than dogs, has been bungled, ac-
cording to recent reports.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
STRAUS NOMINATED
BY THE BULL MOOSE
Contained From Page One,

brought him into immediate relations
with the port and this enabled him to
obtain many concessions for the American
mission schools. He obtained a, letter
from the Sultan which acted as charter
and under this fifty schools that had
been closed for years were reopened and
all the $50 missions were protected In
1890 he returned to America. He was
reappointed to the office of minister to
Turkey in 1897 by President Mckinley
and retained 1t for three years. In 1902.
President Roosevelt appointed him to the
vacancy in the permanent court of arbi-
tration at The Hague, caused by the
death of ex-President Harrison. He was
named as ambassador to Turkey, this
time by President Taft. in May. of 1909
and served until December of the follow
ing year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07

The shark will bite savagely at anything
that is flesh, and advantage is taken OF
this fact to place hunks of meat on large
hooks which are attached to ropes thrown
out from vessels. Several men are usual
ly required to haul In an ordinary shark,
owing to it's strength; then 1t is killed by
what is called "crucifying." The shark
is hooked and drawn on deck, care being
taken that 1t cannot make use of its
terrible teeth 1t is laid down on boards
and the fins securely nailed there in such
a way that it cannot use them. The tall
Is then cut close off, and the fish thrown
overheard. IT cannot swim. and 1t can
not steer itself. 1t is helpless. and the
other members of it's family attack and
deYour 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
EXPOSITION WILL
BE READY IN TIME

San Francisco. September 6,-The Pan
ANA Pacific international exposition.
which will be held here in 1915 to cele-
brate the completion of the Panama ca
nal, will be ready on time. This was
the positive assertion today of its presi-
dent, Charles c. Moore. The perfected
plan has been adopted by the directors
and orders have been. given to go ahead
Immediately
All exhibit palaces must be complete
as through ready for occupancy June %.
1914, nine months In advance of the date
set for the opening February 20. 1915.
All contracts will be let on the basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
STAGE BEAUTY OF
20 YEARS AGO DEAD

Chicago, September 6.-The body of au
aged woman. wasted by want and Dist
patton. was identified in the county
morgue today as that of Carrie Meyers,
20 years ago, stage beauty.
She died in the Bridewel. where she
was taken August 22. because she was
unable to pay fine of $40. Her death Is
said to have been fastened because she
was denied drug to the use of which she
had been addicted for many years. She
was born in Cincinnati and was left an
orphan at years old. At Is she ran away
from the orphanage where she was living
ana joined a theatrical company. She
was one of the original cast OF the ''Plack
Crook"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
DEBS INVADES
CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles, September 6.-Eugene "
Debs, socialist candidate fo- President.
invaded today what is regarded as the
progressive party's stronghold on the Pa
cific coast and in an address tonight re-
newed his attack on Colonel Roosevelt
for his alleged unfriendliness to labor
while governor of New York, and during
his administration as President. he de-
clared Roosevelt ''instinctively was the
oppressor of labor while in executive po-
sitions.''
The speaker said that Roosevelt when
governor of New York sent militia 20
shoot down working men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
TOBACCO WORSE
THAN LIQUOR

Chicago, September 6.-"Tobacco is
worse than liquor, and ! hate liquor
worse than the devil hates holy wa
ter. The preacher who smokes cigar
on the way to church and tells his
flock to be washed clean must have a
peculiar feeling in the nape of his
neck" said the Rev. ]. ]. ID. Hall. SUI
perintendent of Galille Mission, Phil
adelphia. in an address today before
the annual meetirr OF the Brotherh 81
Of St Andrew at the University of Chi
cago
Preachers who keep beer on ice and
pray Thy kingdom come ought to
know that the first thing God would
do II He did come would be to smash
the icebox."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07

The plant consisting of two engine
boilers and four of the most modern
pumps was completely wrecked. 1t was
stated last night that the loss will be
heavy, as the pumps are very expen-
sive.
The pumping station is located directly
behind the Vanderbilt station. When the
explosion sounded, employees could not
hear it but were notified by the boy,
Boyd Gridle. This station furnishes the
water to the Louisville and Nashville
shops at Birmingham and Boyles.
Latest news from the hospital this
morning said that May was resting as
well as could be expected, but that the
burns were very painful.
There Is no telephone at the pumping
station and the exact details of the acci-
dent could not be verified before goiss;
to press.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07

anyone answering the description. Joffec
had beat on Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets, between Grand and Troost ave-
nues. The hold up men were described as
poorly dressed. one being tall and the 9TH
er short. Joffee was the first man to
make an arrest. He came into the station
with two men, one over feet In height
and the other less than feet
Investigation" said Joffee to the book
ing clerk. and he turned on his heel and
left the station. A few minutes later he
returned with two other men aud placed
the same charge against them Within
two hours after Joffee received the de-
scrption OF the hold ups ne had arrested
eight men. and in each instance one
was long and the other was short"
Ibid he get the right ones?" was
asked
He did; the last two men were identi-
fled the next morning"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Handy Charged With Heresv

Shelbina, Mo-. September. 6-chargcs of
beresy were made here today against the
Rev. J. C. Handy. pastor of the Methodist
church at Mexico, Mo-, at the conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church. SOUTH
The charges were made by the lsev J. o.
Edmondston. a superannuaseL preacher.
residing at Mexico. committee was
named to investigate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
He Finally Landed Them

From the Kansas City Journal.
Capt. Walter Whitsett tells the follow
ing about Max Joffee. a Jewish patrolman
who used to work under him at the
Walnut street police station.
I'VE received a report of hold up
one night. and. as was the usual custom.
all of the men were given description
OF the robbers and instructed to bring In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Railroad Responsible

Ligonier, Pa, September 6.-The corr
oner's jury investigating the cause Of the
wreck on the Ligonier Valley railroad at
Wilpen, on July 5, when "a lives were
lost, tonight returned verdict finding
ina, the wreck occurred through the neg
ligence of the railroad in operating their
trains without sufficient caution.
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Are Opposed to War

London. September THE Daily Mails
Sofia correspondent represents the nation
al and liberal parties as being opposed Ia
a war with Turkey. if 1t is ayoidable, I'm
the conviction that it will become Bull
garias task to give freedom to Mace
donia as Turkey will never 10 SO except
under compulsion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Visiting the Wine Cellar
Lippincott's Magazine

From Lippincott's Magazine.
An old bon-vvant who kept fine es-
adjustment received visit from his
maiden aunt He took great pride In
showing her over the place and pointing
out its many treasures. AS special
favor, he let her have a glimpse of his
famous wine cellar.
You're the first woman who has ever
set foot In here he said.
Gracious, | should say ! was, she
replied. why. the place is full of cob
webs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
One Killed in Wreck

Rutland, VT, September Gone fire
man was killed. another probably fatally
hurt and three others, train hands. were
severely injured when heavy freight
train crashed into switching engine on
the Bennington branch of the Rutland
railroad in a thick fog tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Ceagon Nominated

Fargo, N. D.. September 6.-Dr. c.
c. Cregan, president of the Fargo col
lege, was nominated for governor at
tonights session of the North Dakota
progressive state convention.
Republican candidates for other state
offices regularly nominated at the state
primaries in June were renominated by
the progressives.
Among the delegates to the conven-
ton were % women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
White Heads Scientists

Dundee, Scotland, September 6.-Sir
William Henry White. the well known
naval expert, today was elected president
Of the British Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Science, which has been in
session here for several days. The next
meeting Will be held at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Mrs. Higgins Divorce
'om Iippincott's Magazin

Irom IIpplncotts NagaZIne.
Pm sorry for Mrs. Higgins
whats the matter with herr"
She's had to get divorce from her
husband"
Again? My. my, and the poor woman
was expecting to have a safe and sane
Fourth, too wasn't she?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Hottest of Year in Detroit

Detroit, Mich, September 6.--This was
the hottest day of the year In Detroit
The official maximum temperature was
given as 81. while the government Their
mometer at the street level registered 81.
Two deaths and one prostration resulted
from the heat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07

Cananea, Sonora, September 6.-Four
hundred federals are tonight in pur-
suit of the rebel comman der, Emilio
Campo, and his 200 rebels, who threat
ened an attack on this town. The
rebels have taken to the adjoining
mountains American refugees who
have talked with Campo say that the
rebel chief denies he ever threatened
Americans He insists. however, on dis
arming all foreigners and says he will
seize all horses and saddles.
Investigation proves that there are
1900 feet of railway bridges destroyed
on the Southern Pacific of Mexico on
the Nogales branch. which will require
a month to repair. The railway COM
pany has placed guards on the road
between Cananea and Naco to prevent
further destruction of the road by
rebels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
MEXICAN REBELS
INVADE u. S. AND
FIVE ARE KILLED
BY CAVALRYMEN
Continued From page onc)

the circumstances relief detachment
to leave Cumpas, which is the place
nearest to Nacozari and proceed by
forced marches, and shall endeavor to
have forces go from other points The
governor declared the fact that little
garrisons at Nacozari had been able
to hold out many hours was proof pos
tive that it could continue to do so
until relief arrives. He says IL the de-
tenders are short of ammunition it is
logical to assume that the attackers
also are short of the same
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-09-07
Moral Victory

From judge.
whats 'holarl victory. pa?"
ANY fight you win where the loser gets
all the money"
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Statement of the condition of the
American Trust &
Savings Bank
of Birmingham, Ala.
At the close of business Sept 4th, 1912
s5.391,579.S2


NJ o the Anne Trusts
c. M Cashie
FRANK
test G.. L.
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REBELS DEFEATED
BY GENERAL MAC|S
Considerable Loss on Both
Subsidiaries on Way
to Managua

San Juan, Nicaragua. September e.
Government troops under General Macis
have come into collision with and de-
feated the revolutionists near Masaya.
There was considerable loss on both
sides.
Corinto Mic, September 6.-Y esterday
all the American marines proceeded on
their way to Managua. Some of the
men are to be used as guards along the
railroad and the remainder will go d.
rect to Managua to reinforce the Ameri-
can guard. The revolution appears to
be losing ground, according to reports
received here.
Washington. September 6.-American
naval forces in Nicaragua are moving to
head off possible help for the revolu-
through the Bay of Fonseca. Rear Ad-
miral Switzerland reported to the navy
department today that he was taking
drastic measures TO close the route OF
ingress at that place. Rear Admiral
Switzerland reported that he had dis
patched the cruiser California to San
Juan del Sur and other ports along the
coast to investigate conditions. He is not
in direct communication with Matagalpa,
but is satisfied that nothing extraordi-
nary could have occurred there to Amer
leans or foreigners without its becoming
known in 4S hours.
Panama. September "a dispatch
received here today from Rafael =.
Cuadra Nicaraguan minister for for
eign affairs, says General Saenz Of the
revolutionists with 1900 men is pre-
venting communication between Ora
NADIA and Masaya.
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
BRUNSWICK PASTORS OFF E
TO SOUTH GA. CONFERENCE
MEETING IN SAVANNAH BEGIN
MING TODAY TO BE IN
TERESTlNG ONE.

Rev. 10y Warwick of the First
Methodist church, and Rev. M. G.
Austin of McKendree church, and
Judge d. W. krauss lett last nIgnG
for Savannah to attend the South
Georgia conference which conyenes
III mat city this morning. Bishop a,
w. wilson Of Baltimore, anu Dlsnop
j. ii. Mccoy Of birmingham, wlll pre-
sIde over the conference alternate
iy.
There are no social features con-
.necLed with the conference, which
is strictly of a business character.
Indeed, there would be no time Tor
Socjal events even were the VISITORS
inclined in that direction, for with
me Vast amount OF Important business
.1lote Lne conference, all of which
-..ust be as posea OI before an IL
Jo1. nmtnt can be taken, every min
nte will be crowded with acelon
au.. cues will attempt TO
4e.uo III con4S4cloe 4oI 4e-- -
yet certain, but it is foretold already
that there is going to be brisk bat
t4e xr the coveted honor which is
oayannahs this year.
1t is already announced that Ma
con IS gong to be strong contender
for next years gathering, ana rumor
nas II that strong delegations rep
resenting that CITY win appear 70
urge the superior advantages of their
community.
SO far as now known, at least four
or nye otner cities Will contest Ma
cons claims, and the outcome of this
rivalry is sure to become a matter
Of lively speculation and interest by
The delegates.
Bruins wick Methodists will be in
terested in the announcement that
both DR.. Warwick and DR.. Austin will
be returned to their charges in this
city,
The Brunswick news., 1912-11-26
FUNERAL OF MISS eoRNro.
Large concourse of People Pay Last
Tribute to Young Lady.

The funeral Of Miss Lille Gornto,
whose sad death was chronicled "a
these columns Sunday morning, oe.
cured at 2.30 oclck Sunday after
noon from the First Methodist church,
Rev. 10y Warwick and Rev. NJ. c.
Austin, officiating. A vast concourse
OF friends and acquaintances attend
ed the services in tribute to the
general esteem in which the deeeas-
ed was held.
Floral remembrances came in
large quantities and the sympathy cf
the entire community was expressed
in the fullest measure to the sor-
rowing members Of the family.
The pallbearers were Messrs. L. H.
Burroughs, H. NJ. King, N. w. Wal
ker, D. w Krauss, T E. Glover and
T. E. Moody. .nterment was in Pal
metto cemetery.