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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
REBELS MASSACRE
 FEDERAL TROOPS No Quarter Shown Garrison
 at Leon
  NEED MORE MARINES Americans Play Prominent Part in Defending City of Managua. General Mena Reported in
 Very Bad Health
NEED MORE MARINES

Managua, Me, August IS (delayed in transmission. Nearly the entire de- tachment of 300 Nicaraguan troops comprising the garrison of the city of Leon, to the north of Managua. was massacred by force of insurgents last night, according to reports which reached the capital today.
 On Friday news was received by the government that the liberals at Leon had risen in revolt and General Cha morro dispatched troops to reinforce the garrison of the city.
 The government troops on reaching Leon camped on the plaza in the cen ter of the town. The insurgents, who greatly outnumbered the government force, attacked the city Saturday ana after a fierce engagement the garrison surrendered. Instead of holding their captives prisoners of war. it Is reported that the soldiers were slaughtered by the rebels Out of q force of 900 men all except 70 were killed
 Americans in Fight
 After the repulse of the insurgents last Wednesday night, after a four days bat tie at Managua, ein which the American marines and blue jackets from the gun boat Annapolis and from Panama played prominent part as defenders of the capital the insurgents retired ostensibly to their headquarters at Masaya, the capital of the department of the same name.
 It was learned by the government oe Thursday, however, that the insurgents Lad sent large quantities of arms and ammunition from Marasa to Leon through the mountain passes and that the rebels were hurriedly concentrating their forces at the northern town.
 It also became known that General Mend the deposed secretary of war and leader of the insurgents, whose health has become greatly impaired, had gone to Leon to direct the operations of hls men Lieut. Edward H. Conger of the American marine battalion, stationed at Managua, returned to the capital this afternoon from Masaya, where he went 70 confer with General Mena. Iieuten- ant Conger reports that General Mena IS a very sick man and that the liberal gen erals. Rebit and Amend, are in com mand of the insurgents in the south.
 Communication between Managua and Corinto on the Pacific side of Nica- ragua either by wire or by railroad, has been cut since Friday The sever ance of communication was caused by the uprising on that day at Leon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21

temperatures have risen slightly; over the western portion of the country no rain has fallen but general rise of 10 degrees has occurred west of the Rockies.
 In the Mississippi basin north of the Ohio river line rain has been general and the temperature has fallen from i to IS degrees. South of that line and embracing the cotton states, fair, warm weather has prevailed, with temperatures about stationary during the past 24 hours.
 In Birmingham the mean temperature was degrees above normal. Wednes- day should be fair and temperatures will change but slightly.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations August 20 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
FIRST COTTON BALE
 BROUGHT T0EUTAW

Eutaw. August 2o.-tSpecial. )--Thc first bale of cotton of the season. weighing 446 pounds, was brought in today being grown by F. B. Loftin on his plantation one mile from town The bale was ginned by the waterworks company's gins and was bought by R. Y. Salter for the Howell Cotton Co.,. the price being II cents per pound
 MT. Loftin has brought in the first bale for three successive years and is one of the most successful farmers in the county. In addition to raising cot ton he raises great quantities of grain, having thresbed out two thousand bushels oats sixty days ago. He uses the latest improved machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21

The Woodward Iron company. whic- some time ago purchased the holdings Of the Birmingham Iron and Coal company at Mulga is making extensive improvements in and around the mines They are re- building the railroad tracks and building additional trackage. In the engine rooms end about the mines they arc installing new machinery and replacing the old ma chinery with modern patterns. The dwell ings about the mines are also being im- proved and several new ones erected. The mine at this time is taking care of the crders usually placed at Short Creek, which is temporarily shut down for re- pairs.
 As much of the new plant of the Bar rett Manufacturing company as has been completed will be started up Wednesday or Thursday. The departments that are ready for operationsfhave been tried out and the tests indicate the machinery in good shape. As fast as the plant can be corlpleted 1t will be put into fuii blast. Several score of operatives have been given work and the large construction crew is busy with the erection of the plant.
 A large number of Ensley people VIII attend the barbecue and picnic given uh- der the auspices of the Clematis diVisioii of the Brotherhood of Locomotive hhe'- neers at Germania park tomorrow. There are large number of members III Ens lev who with their families will go to the park for the outing. A
 The report on the streets that James uigg,ns of Ensley would manage the Mecca hotel in Birmingham was mis, take. MT. Higgins has not determined what line of business he VIII enter m manager of the Mecca. states that ne VIII continue in his present occupation. Father Early. missionary priest ol tha diocese ofs Alabama. is the guest If rrfher McQuillen. Father Early is a native of New York city and was recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
EXPLORERS SAFE
 FROM AVALANCHE

Worcester. Mass, August 20.-Dr. w. Hunter Workman of this city, explorer and mountain climber. who was reported in cable dispatches from India to have been overwhelmed by an avalanche in the HimalayGs, escaped injury. Col. A. George Bullock of Worcester, brother of Mrs Workman, has received a cable message from his sister in Scotland. say ing that the avalanche killed an Indian coolie, but that all the other members Of the party were unhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
NEWS OF ENSLEY

ordained His headquarters is at st. Paurs. Birmingham. during his mission- ary work.
 Today at Ensley park the nissic2 church of Ensley, located on Seventeenth street and Park avenue. will give pic ric. All of the members of the -ai'.---s are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
Need More Bluejackets

Washington, August 20.-More Amer ican bluejackets and marines, it was made apparent to government officials today probably would be required Tn Nicaragua if safety of American He and property there Is to be assured.
 For the present Managua, with the American railroad station, steamboat wllarves, legation and the residences of the American customs officials and many others, is considered safe, but America Minister Weitzel after consultation with Col. Smedley D. Butler, who is in com nand of the American marine forces in Managua, has informed the govern ment that he has taken notice of the re- mort that General Zeledon, one of the rebel leaders, has promised his men that they may sack and pillage the capital, and he Is determined to prevent it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
DIR. OATES INSPECTS
 SOUTH ALABAMA JAILS

Montgomery. August 20.-tSpeciaL)-Ir William H. oates, state prison inspect returned today from south Aiabani where he has been inspecting the coun jails in that section of the state. D Oates first went to Grove Hill. in Clat county, from which place he went to Mo bile, where he spent several days. H will leave within the next few days oi another inspection trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 20.-Forecast for Alabama Mississippi: Local show CTS Wednesday and probably Thurs day.
 Georgia Local showers Wednesday and probably Thursday; light westward winds.
 Tennessee: Thunder showers Wednes- day, slightly cooler southwest portion Thursday, probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
Fear American Clash

There is grave apprehension of clash between the American forces and the rebels who have assumed an over bearing attitude. In this connection, 1t is reported that when Minister Welt gel undertook to communicate directly with General Mena, his messenger, Captain E. II. Conger a marine officer, though travelling under flag of truce, was arbitrarily detained by General Zeledon at Masaya.
 Upon learning of his detention the American minister despatched note of protest to General zeledon by a special legation messenger and Sun day Conger returned safely to Mana qua after having delivered MT. Welt gels note to General Mena.
 The rebellious movement appears to have extended to the gulf coast of Mica ragua and owing to many incendiary at tempts to destroy Bluefields, Commander Edward H. Durell, of the gunboat Ia coma. landed 54 of his officers and sailors to police the town. Just as in the egls of Managua, the American forces were called into service by the Nicarasuan government itself. and at Bluefieds the local authorities appeal was supported by the request of the United States consul.
 No news of the fight at Leon had reached tue state department tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
SEESVCTORYFOR
 WOODROW WILSON Indiana Politician Com
 ments on Situation WILL SWEEP COUNTRY James Watson, Floor Leader at Chi cago Convention, Enthusiastic
 Over Democrats Chances.
 Watson in Montgomery
WILL SWEEP COUNTRY

Montgomery, August 20.-(Special)- ''From present indications Woodrow Will son will be the next President of the United States" This important admis- sion was made today in Montgomery by James A. Watson of Nashville, Ind, for mer representative in Congress from the Hoosier state, floor leader at the Chi- cago convention for President Taft, re publican whip" in the House of Represen- tatives for long period of years and one of the most distinguished statesmen in the union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21
Democrats Will Sweep Country

Democrats Will Sweep Country
 'The democrats will not only carry In- diana, but will sweep the entire country said the Honorable Jim. This fact is inevitable, so what's the use In denying 1t.
 "Of course, there is great deal of vitality left in the grand old party, but at present 1t does not look like the old boys can get together enough to- elect their candidate. With the republican party split as it is at present and with the democratic party seemingly united. it would be the height of folly to predict anything but democratic success.
 As everyone knows, Roosevelt was the cause of the split at Chicago and his animosity to Taft dates back to few days prior to the inauguration of the ohioan as President. Roosevelt demanded that Taft appoint Clifford Pinchot secre- tary of agriculture and suggested a num- Der of other appointments, all of which Taft refused to make. This was the be- ginning of the split which finally led to the action of the former President in seeking the position himself.
 Few people know however, that had Mir. Roosevelt winked his eye at me in Chicago Governor Hadley of Missouri would have been the republican nomi- Ice, ana nad ne been named as the standard bearer the democrats would have faced a formidable opposition Opposed Marshall
 Mir. Watson came here on legal matters, representing an Indiana corporation. He was defeated by Thomas M. Marshall for the governorship of Indiana in the last election and refused the republican nomination for the office this spring MT | Watson has been mentioned as candi- date for the republican nomination for President in 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-21

Father Early. missionary priest of tt,a d,ocese ofs Alabama. is the guest If rrther McQuillen. Father Early is a native of New York city and was recently
Evening star., 1912-11-05
INSPECTION TRIP PLANNED.
Engineers to Visit Points Where I'm.
provements Are Under Way.

The. o. s. army engineers tug Castle,
Capt Bell is scheduled to leave here to-
day. At West Point she will be Joined by
officials from the Office Of Col Langftt,
engineer officer in charge Of this district
who will make an inspection Of the i'm
provenents in progress in York river and
Its tributaries in Virginia. The tug Is ex-
pected TO be ten days or two weeks on
the trip. Later she will visit the tribu-
tares on the west shore of Chesapeake
bay. and will gather data regarding the
amount Of business done at landings in
those waterways.
The Castle last week carried officials of
the engineers Office to points along the
Potomac 10 gather data regarding the
amount of business done at each wharf.
This report will form part OF the archives
OF the engineer Office in charge of this
district. When Congress next asks for
information regarding business done In
tributaries. OF the Chesapeake, the local
engineers Office will be able to supply the
information without trouble.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
VOTERS CAST BALLOTS
UNDER CLOUDLESS SKY
Favorable Weather Through
out the Greater Portion of
the United States.

Voters in Maryland, Virginia and other
nearby states had no excuse for remain
ing away from the polls on account Of the
elements today. No more perfect weather
has prevailed on any election day within
the memory of the oldest inhabitant than
that which spread sunshine over the Dis
and the entire stretch of the middle At
lantic states during the entire day.
Ideal Weather at Noon.
Dawning with a chill, nippy air, but
with cloudless skies. the day grew warm
er as the sun rose. until at noon the
temperature was more like that of a late
September day than November. The rise
of the mercury continued through the
afternoon, and the moderate breezes that
swept the city and the District in the
earlier hours died out until there was
scarcely enough wind to stir the flags
or to rustic the crisping leaves upon the
trees.
The forecast is for continued warm
weather tonight, and the forecaster sees
no indications of rain, snow or even
cloudiness for this part Of the country
within the next twenty-four hours.
Throughout the South.
Similar weather. 1t is reported. prevails
throughout the entire south, while wealth
er conditions in New England are ideal
for this season of the year In the up
per lake regions. it was reported. the
skies are cloudy and in some places rain
is falling, while in the Rocky mountain
country decidedly colder weather pre-
walls, accompanied by rain and snow.
Fair weather prevails over most of the
middle west.
All in all, weather conditions are ia
vorable throughout the entire country
for the polling of record-breaking vote
today.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
TEST OF 14-|NCH GUN
At PROVING GROUNDS
Army Officers Believe 1t Will
Supersede 12-Inch Bore
on Coasts.

NEW YORK. November 5.-War De-
partment experts who are at the Sandy
Hook proving grounds for series of
tests OF a new fourteen-inch coast de-
fense gun. believe that the larger weapon
IS destined rapidly to supersede the
twelve-inch bore cannon. The fourteen
inch type. 1t is expected, will be placed
In the Panama canal fortifcaions, in
Honolulu and in Manila harbor. as well
throughout the New York harbor de-
fenses.
Has Marked Advantage.
AS compared with the twelve-inch gun.
the fourteen-inch type does not appear
to have much greater weight or size,
but In efficiency 1t has a marked advan-
tage. The old style cannon Is good for
only seventy shots. whereas the new
gun will stand $50 discharges before 1t
is ready for the junk pile. Furthermore,
the construction. being partly of wire.
IS much less expensive. The projectile
which weighs $50 pounds and is sixty
FIVE inches long, Is 60 per cent greater
than the twelve-inch shell. and the bigger
weapon has 80 per cent larger range.
Weighs Fifty Tons.
The fourteen-inch gun. as installed at
Sandy Hook, weighs fifty tons, while the
weight Of the carriage complete is $50
tons. The weight of all the parts of the
gun that move is 262 tons and the weight
OF all the recoiling parts is 100 tons.
Each shot that is fired uses four bags
OF smokeless powder, weighing each
eighty-fve pounds. and costs $3.50. The
gun itself represents an outlay of $780, 600
Each projectile will penetrate up to a
distance OF seven miles any armor yet
manufactured.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
BREAKS A COLD,
NEEDS NO HELP
Pape's Cold Compound cures
colds and grippe in few
hours-Tastes nice
Acts gently.

1t is a positive fact that dose
of Pape's Cold Compound, taken
every two hours until three con-
secutive doses are taken, will end
the Grippe and break up the
most severe cold, either in the
head, chest, back, stomach, limbs
or any part of the body.
1t promptly relieves the most
miserable headache, dullness,
head and nose stuffed up, fever
ishness, sneezing, sore throat,
running of the nose, mucous
catarrhal discharges, soreness,
stiffness and rheumatic twinges.
Take this wonderful Com
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your cold or end Grippe misery
as promptly and without any
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no substitute contains no
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Tastes nice-acts gently.-Ad-
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Evening star., 1912-11-05
POLICE TAKE STEPS
TO PROTECT CROWDS
Extra Force, Both Mounted
and Afoot, Ordered for Duty
in "BuIietin" Section.

Two mounted sergeants Of police. a
dozen mounted privates and forty patrol
men from the outlying precincts have
been directed to report at the first pre-
cinct at clock tonight for special duty
handling the election crowds. Special In
structions have been given the police to
see to the protection Of the persons who
will gather in front Of bulletin boards
and other places to learn the result Of
the election.
Maj. Sylvester directed the police to
do all in their power to protect the
throngs from injury by automobiles and
bicycles, and to facilitate the moving Of
street cars as far as possible. The police
will prevent obstruction Of Pennsylvania
avenue with vehicles and will make an
effort to keep vehicles on that thorough
fare moving.
Lookout for Pickpockets.
Detectives will remain on duty to look
after pickpockets and others who may
expect to reap benefit from the big
crowds. An order given to the police
last night contained an instruction that
the reserves in the outlying precincts be
ready for emergency work, and the pre-
cinct detectives will remain on duty in
their respective precincts.
Capt Hollinberger and Lieut.. Harrison
Of the first precinct will be in charge Of
the force on duty in the section where
the election returns will be displayed
Fearing the hotel walters who are on a
strike may attempt to interfere with the
business Of their former employers, the
police officials will see that every precau-
ton is taken against such interference.
There will be an extra detail of police to
look after the strikers and the strike
breakers.
DR.. Harry Lewis, superintendent Of the
Emergency Hospital. has arranged to
have physicians enough on hand tonight
to handle the extra emergency work. 1t
is thought some persons may be injured
in the crowds
Evening star., 1912-11-05
For croupy Children
Have Musterole at Hand !

When you hear the Group alarm from your
child. you must have relief at hand-relief
prompt and certain. MUsTEROLE positively
brings children out OF danger. and it does not
blister the tenderest skin.
Simply rub MCSTERoLE on the chest and
throat where the pain is-and the pain is gone.
Keep q jar at hand.
II is the remedy for adults. too. Relieves
Sore Throat. Bronchitis. Tonsilitis, Group. Stin
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Pleurisy. Rheumatism. Lumbago. Pains and
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Chilblains. Frosted Feet and Colds Of the Chest
Gt prevents Pneumonia.
At your druggists In 25c and soc Jars. and
special large hospital size for $3.50.
Accept no substitute.
II your druggist cannot supply you, send &c
OF SOC TO the Mueteroie Company. Cleveland.
Ohio. and we will mail you a Jar. postage pre-
paid.
Il have been suffering from sciatica for some
time. and l have tried many things. but nothing
has done much good Musteroie Il is Won
derful."-Mrs. Fl. L. sToDDARD, Queens Park,
London. England (s2l
Evening star., 1912-11-05
May Appoint More Filipinos.

The War Department is considering the
appointment of additional Fflipinos as
cadets at West Point. In. 1907 Congress
authorized the appointment of seven
young Filipinos, or one for each million
inhabitants OF the Philippines; but the
legislation, as enacted, provided for only
four at a time. zone for each class"
The first Filipino appointed as a cadet
has reached his third year, and his sue
cessor may be appointed this year.
Evening star., 1912-11-05
CHARGED WITH CUTTING.
Colored Man Held to Await Result
of Woman's Injuries.

James Thomas. alias Lucas. colored. a
resident Of K street alley southwest, is
held at the fourth precinct station pend
ing the result of injuries to Annie Chase,
colored. Annie is at the Emergency Hos
pital in a serious condition. Thomas is
alleged to have assaulted her with a
knife.
The cutting was alleged to have oc-
CURED shortly before 5 o'clock last even
ing. Thomas was arrested about half an
hour later by Policeman Green Of the
fourth precinct
Evening star., 1912-11-05

tora colleges meet. II Taft and Roose-
velt together have enough electors to
win by uniting them for one man. Will
that be considered? Are the republicans
apt to throw their strength to Wilson
rather than to see Roosevelt get into
the White House again? Would the pro-
gressives rather throw their strength to
the party they lately left than to throw
the election into the House? Could the
peacemakers induce the progressives and
the republicans to compose their diner
ences and unite once again? These are
questions that are being asked. 1t Is
how hopelessly the House would be dead
locked on q presidential ballot, the re-
publicans and the progresstves might
make deal to settle the matter in the
electoral colleges, either by calling ma
honal conventions or otherwise.
republicans have everything to gain and
nothing to lose by sitting tight, should q
deadlock occur. Practically every polffi-
cal writer in the country has fallen into
error concerning the succession In the
event that the Senate and House both
becomes President. The succession law
of 1886 says that in certain events the
Secretary of State shall act as Presi-
dent, and II he is not able to do SO. the
succession shall descend to the other cab
met officers in order. 1t provides that he
shall serve until such disability is re-
moved or a President is elected" 1t
further provides for the calling together
Of Congress Immediately after the sue
cession IL 1t be not then in session, and
practically every authority has assumed
that the convening of Congress is a pro-
vision for the authorization Of q special
election to fill the vacancy.