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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
NO CONCLUSION ON HARVESTER SUIT Negotiations With Repre- Sentatives Have Reached
 a Crucial Stage

Washington, April 12.-"No definite con cluson~ was the comment today of de- partment of justice officials on the status of the negotiations for the dissolution of the International Harvester company, un- der the sherman antitrust law.
 The conference between representatives of the government and the $40, 000 cor poration have reached that crucial stage, 1t is declared. where they may turn to agreement or disagreement. The state ment that there was a possibility of a friendly settlement was as far as any of the negotiators would commit them selves today.
 The Harvester company has submitted a proposition to split the big concern into two distinct companies, neither of which should have 40 per cent of the bus mess. The government, it is understood, has proposed that there be three or more companies, although it is not yet cer- tainty that the two company plan will be reflected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
GORMAN FINDS
 BOOKS CORRECT
Papers of Presidents of Agricultural Colleges in
 Good Shape

Montgomery, April IA re- port covering his examination of the books, accounts and vouchers of the pres idents of the nine agricultural colleges of the state was today submitted to Gov ernor O'Neal by Examiner of Public Ae- counts J. T. German. According to the examiner all of the books were found to be correct, corresponding with those kept by W. F. Feagin, chief clerk of the edu- eational department and secretary and treasurer of each of the schools. The examination of MT. German covered the period from April l, 1911, to March S1, 1912
 The examiners report showed that the receipts and disbursements of the Fifth District Agricultural school, located at Wetumpka, were greater than those of any of the other agricultural schools, the excess being largely accounted for by reason of the fact that the matriculation fees were greater The receipts and dis bursements of this school were $10,0S6. 64. The state appropriation to this insti- tuition, as well as to all the other agrf- cultural schools, was $450O.
 The receipts and disbursements of the other eight agricultural schools were as follows: First district, located at Jack son. sS5G9 ,6l; Second district located tt Evergreen. $60i9 .35; Third district, located at Abbeville, $S599.05; Fourth district, To- cated at Sylaeauga $7949 .63; Sixth district, located at Hamilton, $S573. .9l; Seventh dis trict, located at Albertville, $763S .Ss; Eighth district located at Athens, SS345. I6; i; Ninth district located at Blountsville, $6752.7S
 Examiner German also submitted 10 Governor O'Neal a report of his examina- ton of the books, accounts and vouchers of W. F. Feagln, secretary and treasurer of the nine district agricultural schools. Mr Feagin's books were found to be cor rect, the receipts and disbursements for the period from April 1, 1911. to March 31 1912, being as follows: Receipts, balance April l, 1911 Sl2,74l47; state appropriation, S40,500; miscellaneous receipts, $1S,66 .Si: total, $71 ,9O5.3 g. Disbursements: Salaries and other expenses, $62,306 .05; balance March 91, 1912, S9599 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
NEW FACTS AS ID
 PACKING HOUSE:

Montgomery. April 12.AtSpecial.) )- Enquiries are being received daily from farmers and prominent business men all over the state in regard to the new packing house project for Montgomery,
 All the letters are to the effect that the sentiment for the establishment of such an enterprise is strong in all sec tions of the state, and many are en- closing with their letters subscriptions for stock.
 The packing house plant is receiving much consideration on the part of busi- ness men of this city, many of whom are taking shares of stock. These shares are $f00 each, and indications are that sufficient stock will be sub scribed within the near future to be- gin active operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 12.-7 P. M.)-Af extensive area of low pressure overlis nearly the entire country. causing clouds weather with rain, over the greater DOT ton during the past 24 hours. The sec tons where the weather has been clear are the south Atlantic states. the north ern lake region and St. Lawrence val ley. and the southern half of the eastern slope of the Rockies. Although the rair area is so extended, very few stations re port heavy downfals. At. St, Louis 1.4 inches have fallen, at Mobile 1. AS inches. Shreveport LOG inches, Miami POS inches and Boise finch
 Rather brisk winds were general over the upper Missouri and Mississippi val leys. Snow has fallen in the sdutherI portions of Utah and Colorado.
 Temperature changes have beey cratic owing to the unsettled conditiors. Warn weather has continued over the eastern slope of the Rockies and alotg the Ap palachian mountains. Over the northerI half of the country and the eastern hal of the Mississippi valley temperature have fallen generally. IT
 In the cotton states raip has been gsn'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
MANY CITIZENS ID
 JOURNEY ID DALLAS
The Ad Convention Will Be Attended by Others Than
 Delegates

Every member of the Birmingham Ad delegation to the convention in Dallas next month will be dealt with as if he were an officially created delegate
 This fact was made known yesterday
 in letter received by John A Spar row from Richard Haughton, secretary treasurer of the Dallas Advertising league.
 As a result 1t is safe prediction that the representation of Birmingham will be in the hands of large number of prominent people other than those who will compose the delegation. Because of this fact Birmingham will receive prom thence in addition to that which has already been considered as certain In other words, the indications are that Bir- mingham, as result of that peculiar stunt which will be put into effect dur
 ing the days of the convention, and the large delegation and accompanying cit izens, will be the one big southern card at the show.
 And there is still another reason why Birmingham will occupy a prominent part of the Iimeight Many of the men who will leave this city for the conven- tion will carry their wives, daughters and friends. Mir Sparrow announces that every attention and every possible com fort will be extended and arranged for the ladies. AS a result they will have an opportunity of making a delightful trip through a popular section of the United States, and to all the prominent cities of Texas during the most pleas ant month of the year-May. 4
 The following excerpt from the let ter of MT. Haughton tells of the route of the special trains which will make a tour of Texas following the con- elusion of the eonvention and gives also an idea of the enormous scale on which the convention will be conducted:
 "A trip through Texas is open to all delegates and visitors. Special trains will leave Dallas, beginning Friday morning, May 24 stopping a day each in Waco, San Antonio, Galveston and Houston The sleepers will be at the disposal of the delegates and visitors during the entire trip-all for $14.65. Each city will furnish unique and in- teresting entertainment. and in some of the cities 1t will not be necessary even to buy one meal. Thus you see the expense will be very small
 We will thank you to write us def- nitely as soon as possible for hotel reservations. From less than 10 cities we have made reservation for over one thousand. I mention this merely so that you may know the great number of people who are coming.
 There will be two special trains from San Francisco, one from Balti- more, one from Toronto one from Chi cago, one from St, Louis and one from New York. In addition Iowa, also Ne braska, state they are going to send special trains. Without a doubt we are going to have the greatest convention that has ever been held anywhere and the advertising man that misses that convention will have something to re- gret the balance of his life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
LIQUOR AGENCIES
 MUST PAY LICENSE

Montgomery, April 12.-(Special.) J. In response to an enquiry from W. C. Agee, chairman of the Birmingham ex- else commission, as to whether or not foreign liquor corporations doing an interstate business are liable for the license fee of $500 upon establishing an agency in this state, Attorney Gen eral BrickeH has advised that the question is fully explained in section 12 of the Smith regulation bill, which requires all such agencies to pay .an annual license fee of $500. The question has been previously passed upon by the attorney general. The con- stitutonality of this section has been frequently questioned by brewery in- terests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
No Raises on Real Estate Made in 21 Counties in
 1910 and 1911
MONTGOMERY AMONG
 THOSE TO ESCAPE
Understood State Tax Board Now Sitting Here Has Dealt With 270 Items, Including Practically
 All the Corporations

The current agitation in reference to the presence in Jefferson county of the state tax commission which Is here for the purpose of increasing assessments on taxable values, 1t has developed that in 1910 and 1911 no raises on real estate were made in q counties.
 This would indicate that there are other fields than Jefferson from which the state might get portion of it's revenue.
 These 21 counties are Bullock. Butler, Chambers, Choctaw, Clay, Conecuh, Gull man, Coosa. Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lau- derdale, Lee, Limestone Lowndes, Ma rion, Montgomery, Pickens, Randolph Sumter and Winston.
 Of the 21 counties one is Montgomery, third largest in the state.
 Of the 21, six are of the Sixth district, in which. according to Captain Hobson, who represents that district In Congress, real estate values have increased more rapidly than In any other district of the south.
 The increase assessments on real estate in Jefferson in 1910 amounted to S5,S29,- 105; in Mobile, $775, ,462. As stated, in Montgomery the increase in assessments was nil.
 
 uation. an acre in Jefferson was rated at s20,3S; in Montgomery, SS.S1. in Mo- bile, $759. The figures give an idea of the proportion of the burden of tax ation which Is borne by Jefferson.
 Yesterday in the controversy between the state commi ssioners and the coun- ty commissioner, there was no devel- opment save the announcement of the latter that the board of revenue had declined to become party to the pro- posed test case as to whether or not the state had the legal right to in crease assessments in county after the assessments had been made and passed upon by the board of revenue. Because it holds that the state has no such right the state is maintaining it's ta.. commission in Jefferson.
 It is understood that in it's work to cate the state board has dealt with 270 items. which include practically all the corporations and several of the in- dividual taxpayers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
MORGAN FARMERS
 BEHIND WITH CROPS
Rush for Commercial Fertilizer Now On-Railroad Contractor Pre-
 pairing for Work

Lacon, April .-(SpeciaL) 1.-The plant CTS in this section of country are further behind with crop planting now than for many years. No land was turned in the fall and the spring has been SO wet that 1t has been impossible to blow but very little. No corn has been planted in this section and but little cotton ground pre- pared. Oats were failure.
 The rush for commercial fertilizers is on now, and the product is being hauled out as fast as men and teams can do so The indications here now Is that there will be more sold here than last year. About II cars were unloaded here last year.
 R. H. Martin, who was shot by Deputy S. S. Williams a few days ago, is ini- proving from the wound in the face and unless complications set in will recover.
 Corn is bringing s1 per bushel in this community and very little is offered for sale. Planters who have to buy are pay ing SIPS on time.
 T. J. Vermilion of Barboursville, Ky, who has a mile of the contract to build for the Louisville and Nashville at this place. is building his houses and getting everything in readiness to begin work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
BALDWIN NEGRO IS
 GRANTED RETRIEVE

Bay Minette. April 12.-(Special) )-Word has been received from Montgomery 60 the effect that kyser Brown. the negro to be hanged here today for the killing of Town Marshal Smith of this place more than a year ago, has been granted an other reprieve until May r. The original date of hanging was to have been Janu- ary 5, but reprieves of 10 to 30 days have been saving his neck each time.
 The strawberry season is opening in full sway in this county and berry pickers at this place are in demand. The local land company which has a field of 60 acres has been sending out over the country for pickers and they are beginning to arrive by the wagon load. s,t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
RIVER FALLS AT
 CAIRO, ILLINOIS

Cairo, April 12.-The river has fallen two-tenths of a foot since yesterday. marking 53.5 tonight.
 The Mobile and Ohio railroad, the first to resume passenger traffic, will begin business north tomorrow, one train being run In and out each day. Traffic to the south will not be resumed for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
SASSMAN IS BOUND
 OVER TO GRAND JURY

' Montgomery, April 12.-tSpecial)- w. D. Sassman must answer a charge of violating the white slave traffic He was held to the United States grand Jury by Commissioner John A Elmorn Friday. It is charged that Sassma n
 held Mabel Gould for immoral purposes dnd that he brought her to Montgom- cry from another state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Italians Capture Fortress

Rome. April 12.-General Caneya. commander in chief of the Italian army of occupation in Tripoli. telegraphs to- day that the Italian flag was planted yesterday on Bou. Chemez. near tha Tunisian frontier. The occupa ton of thls place Is designed to prevent tna passage of contraband over the from tier. The Turkish and Arab forces are in the interior of Tripoli.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
KENTUCKY MEN
 REACH AGREEMENT

Louisville. April 12-operators of the west Kentucky field and representatives of the union miners in conference here this afternoon agreed to adopt the terms and wage scale proposed by the Cleveland conference and the agreement will he 10 a referendum vote of the miners at once.
 The joint wage scale committee will re- main in session to consider minor mat terS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Weather Forecast

Washington. April 12.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Thunder storms Saturday, Sunday: probably fair.
 For Tennessee Showers and thunder storms Saturday and probably Sunday
 For Georgia: Thunder storms Saturday and probably Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Troops Mutiny

Shanghai, China. April PA body of troops mutinied during the night in the center of Ranking footing and burning many stores and residences. The Canton- ese regulars remained loyal and sur rounded the mutineers whom they sub. dued. No foreigners were injured during the rioting ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Recruit Men in Americ,

Los Angeles, April 12.--That men wera being recruited here for Guatemals service. was the statement made today by Col. Alexis de Clairmont. aid to the Guatemala President. The colonel Ia here to investigate an allesed conS spiracy to unseat Cabrera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Jurors Drawn in Butler

Greenville, April p.-tSpecial)-The jurors have been drawn in Butler county and other preparations are being made for the spring term of circuit court, which convenes here in the latter part of this month under Judge A. E. Gamble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ECZEMA CURED IN 10 TO 30 DAYS

The FHTIs MeuICTIIe OU, ZbZF Plnc street, St Louis, Mo, manufacturers of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic and Lax ative Promo Quinine. have new and wonderful discovery. GROVES SA- MARE CUFFS, which they guarantee to cure any case of ECZEMA. no matter of how long standing. in 10 to 90 days. and will refund money if 1t fails. This ointment is Perfectly clean and does not stain. If your druggist hasn't it. send us soc in postage stamps and 1t will be sent by mail.
 ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
hal with thnnderstorms in All

eral with thunderstorms in Alabama Temperatures have risen slightly west of the Mississippi and along the Atlantic ocean, and have fallen about degrees from Mississippi to Georgia. Conditions are favorable for a continuance of pres ent unsettled conditions Saturday, with slightly higher temperatures.
 Summary of observations made at United states Weather Bureau stations April f. sl2:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAINS FOR ATLANTA LEAVE 6,30 4. Ai., 0:3o A. M., 3s55 F. M., $50 F. M. AND 12sI5 MIDNIGHT.
 PARLOR CHAIR CARS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL.- THE NEW YORK TRAIN. VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY. LEAVES 0:3O A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Local Data

For the q hours ending at p. m. April
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20
EDUCATED CHILDREN
WITH BOGUS MONEY
James y. Rice, Most Expert Bogus
Money Man in World, Tells This
Story to Judge as Daughter Weeps.

Chicago, Ill.-Pleading for mercy
fer his children's sake James n. Rice,
known to the United States secret
service as one of the most expert
ccunterfeiters in the world, told Fed
eral Judge lands that he had been
driven to making bogus silver dol
lars in order that he might send his
children TO school. The mans 12-
year-old daughter, Vivian, was pres
ent in court and wept as her father
entered plea of guilty to the charge.
The sympathy of a large number of
women spectators in the court was
aroused by the child's sobs to such an
extent that Judge Lads postponed the
pronouncement of sentence.
Rice previously served two sentenc-
es in the federal prison at Leaven-
worth Kan, for counterfeiting These
covered eleven years in all. He was
caught only after a long chase by de-
tectives, as his work was so clever
that it was difficult to trace its or
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

igin. Upon his release, Rice came to
Chicago and for some months has
been conducting restaurant at 237
South Jefferson street.
Finding that he was unable to
make a living for himself and chill
dren and also send them to school,
Rice turned again to the "easier way
of making money" He began to
make silver dollars and circulate
them. He was arrested and turned
over to Captain Thomas L. Porter of
the secret service bureau. Nearly
200 counterfeit silver dollars were
found in his possession when he was
arrested. Captain Porter declared
the coins the most perfect likeness to
the genuine dollar ever made, and
said that Rice deserves the title of
master counterfeiter."
Have pity for my children's sake, -
pleaded Rice as his voice broke. Il
was hard up trying to make both ends
meet. | wanted to keep on send
ing my children to school to educate
them and to properly care for them.
couldn't do it. Times were so hard
Everything was so high that l need
ed more money. and so 1 made the
dollars and passed few"
IL won't sentence the prisoner
now" said the court. Continue this
uptil next Monday"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20
BEAR ATTACKS MAN,
WIFE Is MADE DUMB
Nine. Ricardo, Animal Trainer. Sees
Bear Leap on Husband, Loses
Speppb

Mime. Ricardo, Animal Trainer. Sees
Bear Leap on Husband, Loses
Speech.
San Francisco, Calif.-As a result
of an attack upon her husband of a
huge grizzly bear during the perfor-
nance at the circus at Oakland,
Nine. Ricardo has lost the use of her
voice and physicians say the loss may
be permanent.
The discovery of the loss came at
dramatic moment during the per-
formance. Nine. Ricardo is billed as
''The Singing Girl in the Tigers
Den After putting a group of IT,
gers through a number of difficult
feats she grouped them about her
and started on her song.
She was unable to utter a note.
Her power of articulation had gone.
She at once left the cage and it was
not until she was on the outside of
the tent that the circus attendants
realized what had happened, She
was able to tell them of her plight
only by the use of pencil and paper.
Mrs. Ricardo Is the wife of Captain
Ricardo, celebrated animal trainer
During the performance one of the
bears in his charge attacked him.
When the bear bore Ricardo to the
ground ne quickly covered his head
cardo was one of the few who wit
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

messed the attack who realized the
danger of it. Attendants quickly
subdued the bear and Ricardo es-
capped serious injury The shock to
his wife was great.
Ricardo and his wife only recently
Joined the circus. They are both well
known in circus for their authority
over wild beasts.
Mrs. Ricardo was treated at an en-
ergency hospital on the circus
grounds. Aside from the loss of her
voice she seems to be in good health.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20
DENIES STORY OF DIVORCE.
Nine Schumann.- Heinks Attorney
Says He Is Not Preparing Action.

Reno, Nev.-Alfred Cohen of Re-
no, attorney for Nine. Schumann-
SchumannHeink returned from San
Diego, where he has been engaged in
attending to some landed interests of
the famous singer, and gave out the
following statement pertaining to the
recently published report that she
was about to institute divorce pro-
ceedings in a California town through
him:
II know of no such present or
prospective action upon her part as
a divorce suit. The rumor started by
her comforting with me here in Re-
no about matters re,ating to her anch
property in southern California, which
she has owned some time.
81 have just closed a contact for
her for an $4,000 house to be erected
in Brossmont Park, San Diego, and
it was that business that called me
there"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

Constipation brings many ailments
in its train and is the primary cause
of much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many of the ailments to which women
are subject. Constipation is a very
simple thing, but like many simple
things, it may lead to serious conse-
quences. Nature often needs little
assistance and when Chamberlain's
Tablets are given at the first indica-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20
PEANUT Is THREATENED.
Secretary Wilson Sounds the Alarm
Over Devastating Caterpillar.

Washington.-1n the midst of the
hubbub over saccharin and the Ever
glades Secretary Wilson of the De-
partment of Agriculture gave out a
statement to the effect that he is
greatly worried over the peanut crop.
Caterpillars. according to the 'Fa-
ther of the Cabinet" are doing 49,
100000 a year damage to $15,OOO,-
900 peanut crop, and it Is high time
the ravages of this worm cease.
The blight is killing the chestnuts,
black walnuts are almost extinct,
hickory nuts are growing scarcer, and
now comes the Indian meal moth in
tent on eating up the peanuts before
they reach the market.
The secretary recommends steam :
heating the peanuts in the warehous-
es to kill the caterpillars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20
GLAD HER MONEY Is GONE.
Once Wealthy Woman Rejoiccs That
She Is DcDendent on Charity.

Kansas City, Mo.-Once one of the
wealthiest of the early day Missouri
ans, Mrs. Caroline Hall Randolph.
who celebrated her ninetieth birthday
recently at the Nettleton Home fof
Aged Women, said she was glad that
she lost her money twenty years ago.
my money worried me nearly to
death when / had it," Mrs. Randolph
said. Some one was trying to get 1t
away from me all the time and when
they finally did and 1 found a home
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

here l was glad it was gone, | have
not had anything to worry about ex-
cept my rheumatism"
Mrs. Randolph was born in Ken
lucky and came to Missouri in the
early 40's.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

Screen doors and window screens,
all sizes and prices, at the Pendleton
Planning Nh and Lumber Yard. We
also make them to order
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-20

ton, much distress and suffering may
be avoided. Sold by all dealers.