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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

The Age-Herald on yesterday, through bulletin service received from the Southern Bell Telephone company, gave the people of Birmingham the story of the proceedings of the Chi cago convention half q dozen hours be- fore such news was obtainable from any other source.
 There was no hair pulling, no ear biting, no fisticuffs. But the story of the steam roller" and the deadly ef- fectiveness of the steam roller was told step by step. incident by incident.
 The bulletins were displayed at the Florence cigar store and in front of The Herald building. Throughout the day, apparently oblivious of the in- tense heat. people stood around. hun srily feasting on the war news from the front
 Today, the developments at Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
SHOWS RAPID
 STRIDES DURING PAST YEAR

of sandwiches and several kinds oi frappe with good cigars was enjoyed and all agreed that the future of TusA caloosa was assured and that all visa people would do well to try Tusca1 loosa.
 The Epworth League of the North Alabama conference began it's annual session in Tuscaloosa tonight. Ind meetings are being held in the First Methodist church and will continud through the week. The attendance of delegates is unusually large and very interesting programmes have been ar- ranged for each meeting. The pro-I gramme for the opening meeting. which was held tonight at o'clock, was as follows:
 Invocation, Rev. H, G. Davis.
 Address of welcome from the local lea que, W. c. Echolls.
 Welcome from the board of stewards. w. W. Brandon.
 Welcome from the city, s. H. Sprott.
 Response, Mrs. H. K. Douglas of Florence.
 At the conclusion of the above pro- gramme the visitors and local leaguers repaired to the beautiful home of Rev. and Mrs. w G. Henry. where a de- lightful reception was held.
 The first cotton blossom of the sea son was brought to town last night by c. H. Morgan, who found the same on his river plantation some miles from Tuscaloosa.
 pr. Leroy Parker of Gadsden has been elected to fill the position of dental surgeon at the Alabama Insane hos7 pitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
WANTED
 M'MANIGAL RUSHED

Los Angeles. June 1S.-George Behm of Portage, Wis, an uncle of Ortie Me Manigal testified at the bribery trial of Clarence S. Darrow. today that Darrow brought him to Los Angeles to get Ortie McAianigal to repudiate his confession.
 Truth or no truth. you've got to get him to come across Darrow told him, the witness testified.
 When, at Darrow's request Judge Hu- mon admonished the witness not to talk to any one about the testimony before court tomorrow. Assistant District Attor- ney w. Joseph Ford, declared he was go- ing to talk to Behm anyhow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
CONGRESSMEN SEE z
 GOVERNOR WILSON

Trenton. N. J., June 1S.-Six of the seven democratic congressman from New York conferred with Governor Wilson today. They talked over the outlook for the coming Baltimore convention. The party was in session about an hour and when meeting broke tip Congressman Hughes, said the relative strength of the various candidates for the democratic presidential nomination was discussed, and he and his colleagues felt confident Governor Will son will be nominated. MT. Hughes would not give the figures that were mem toned in the conference.
 It was the unanimous sentiment of the conference. however. said Congressman Hughes. that the Baltimore convention will be progressive both as to it's plat form and its candidate. Governor Wilson had nothing to say. He returned at D.. m. to his summer home at Sea Girt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June B.-7 D. m)--An ex- tensive area of high pressure covers the greater portion of the country on to- CT along its forward or eastern side, em- bracing the territory east of the Missis- sippi river, and the western gulf section. Throughout the northern lake region and west of the Mississippi, except in southern sections, the weather is somewhat warmer.
 Rain has been general over the vest ern half of the Mississippi valley as far north as the Dakotas, and also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
"AUBURN.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

Unless there is unexpected delay the new church of the Ensley Baptists will be ready for use by July 15. The ex- terior is about finished and the interior woodwork and the installing of the seats is all that remains to be done. The main auditorium which is entirely new is of Grecian architecture and will have a seating capacity of about 500 people. The old frame building re- ceived a brick veneer and will be used by the Sunday school department. The reconstruction will cost when oom- pleted about s15OO0.
 Mrs. A. K. Wright announces that at the next meeting of the recently or ganized federation of missionary so- cieties of Ensley permanent officers for the initial year will be elected. The consolidation of all the missionary so- cietles of the city assures more active endeavor in this important field of church work.
 Hubert DeBardeleben. a prominent officer of the Ensley Baraca class, has been elected to represent the Birming- ham district Baracas at the world wide convention at Norfolk, June 22-27. MT. DeBardeleben is one of the most active Baracas in the district and Is thorough ly familiar with this branch of Sunday school work.
 A fishing party consisting of MT. ana Mrs. Clip Fonville, MT and Mrs ]. C.. Barrett, Miss Jessie Wells, Miss Kittie Averyt, and O. R. Berney, o. M. Cald- well, Will Berney and John Burgin arc spending the week on the Warrior river.
 The canvass for the $5OO0 cash fund for the Methodist church is gradually crawl ing up to the required mark and by Sun day it is hoped that the hand will point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
BURGLARS MAKE RICH HAUL

Northampton, N. H., June lS.- Jewelry worth between sl2,09o and Si5,O0O was stolen some time last night from the safe in the summer residence of George M. Stakeholder of Chicago at Little Borshead, near here. William Thomas, the butler, is missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
GADSDEN PASSES
 WATER ORDINANCE Water Meters Will Be Fur nished Consumers Free PRIMARY ON JULY 8 J. M. Webb, Well Known Confederate Veteran, Dead-To Install Gull
 yert-Many Favor Consoli-
 dation of Towns
PRIMARY ON JULY 8

Gadsden, June 1S.-(speciaI) )-The delay of several weeks, was passed last night by the city council This provides that the city shall furnish meters free to all consumers and that water shall not be furnished to any consumer unless 1T passes through a meter.
 Wanted License Refunded
 At the meeting of the council last night a member of a prominent real estate firm appeared and asked for a refund of license, declaring that he had discovered that the other firms had not paid 1t. He was informed that the other companies have refused to pay It and that the city attorney now is in- vcstigating the subject with the view of bringing suit to recover license from all real estate firms.
 Primary July
 The municipal executive committee met yesterday evening and called the first city primary for July 8, and the second one week later It also decided that the chief of police and the city clerk will not go before the people in a primary, as has been done in the past, but will be se- lected by the city council.
 We'll Known Veteran Dead
 News was brought here today of the death of former Sheriff J. M. Webb of Cherokee county at his home at Centre. MT Webb was a Confederate veteran and one of the best known men in this sec. tion.
 To Install Culvert
 A force of men and teams was put to work yesterday in grading Haralson ave- nue, where a large culvert will be in stalled.
 Many Favor Consolidation
 A large majority of the voters favor the plan for the consolidation of Ala bama City, Attalla and Gadsden. accord ing to Captain J. M Elliott, Jr., who is receiving answers to the circulars which he has sent out regarding this subject. Commission form of government also has large number of friends, he says.
 Candidates Announce
 Homer S. Jackson today announced as a candidate for alderman from the second ward P. E. Allsion announces that he will make the race for council man from the third ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 18.-Weathsr fore cast for Alabama and Georgia: Local thunder showers and not quite so warm Wednesday; Thursday probably fair.
 Mississippi Cloudy; probably show CTS on the coast Wednesday: cooler in south portion; Thursday fair with ris- ing temperature.
 Tennessee: Cloudy Wednesday; cooler in east portion; Thursday fair with ris- ing temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

Tuscaloosa, June 1S.-(Special. .)-The annual meeting of the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade was held last night at the courthouse and was a largely at tended and most interesting meeting. President Blair opened the meeting and gave a brief outline of the vast work which the board of trade had accomplished since he had been pres ident, a period covering 12 years. He reviewed the progress of Tuscaloosa and closed by saying that he was bet ter fitted for 12 years more work for the board than he was as president.
 Secretary Little gave a concise re- port of the work accomplished and the audience was surprised at the rapid strides of Tuscaloosa in the brief space of one year. The various committees each reviewed the work done by them and Judge Henry Bacon Foster, the newly elected president, was escorted to the chair and made a characteristic cally happy speech. paying high tribute to the retiring president, F. G. Blair, and thanking the people for the signal honor bestowed upon him and pledged his earnest support and work for the further growth and development of Tuscaloosa.
 Judge Foster gave list of the most i'm portant things to be considered and was optimistic in his belief that Tus- caloosa was destined to become great city and that the board of trade would be responsible for the future growth and to that end he wanted the first slogan to be 100 new members. At the conclusion of his speech Sam Fried man was called upon to give informa- ton concerning new natural gas company, which was anxious to come here. but after hearing their propo- sition the board decided it unwise to consider the proposition.
 A proposed plan to celebrate the com ing of the Tuscaloosa Mineral railroad into Tuscaloosa was discussed and big barbecue and basket dinner was decided upon and everybody Tn rus caioosa will be urged to participate III the celebration and to that end com mittee will ask all houses or pusiness 10 close on that day.
 After the business was dlspehseu xpith tho members and their visitors were given a social session and in the hall of the courthouse great variety
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

SOUTHERN RAILWAY ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME TO BALTIMORE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

Dr. Leroy Parker of Gadsden has
 been elected to fill the position of dental surgeon at the Alabama Insane hos7 pitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19

The canvass for the s5OO0 cash fund for the Methodist church is gradually crawl ing up to the required mark and by Sun day it is hoped that the hand will point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-19
Local Data

LOCdl Odtd r the 24 hours ending at p. m.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

with the railroads. Our waterways
have been as defective as a railroad
would be without terminals. stations,
or side tracks and with a gap in the
track every few hundred miles and
without bridges over streams.
The Mississippi river problem is
one simply of 'run-off, the rains fall
ing from the heavens and if distributed
fairly over the year would result in
a standard flow of the river and its
tributaries which would be safe for
navigation and attended with no de-
structive results. But the melting of
SHOWS in the Rocky, Allegheny and
Appalachian mountain systems, TO-
gether with spring rains, all coming
about the same time. create an enOrm-
Gus 'run-off' from an area comprising
nearly two-thirds of the United States,
and this 'run-off' is emptied into the
gulf through a very narrow space.
I'VE must not only increase our ap,
preparations for bank revetment and
leyee projection below. but we must ar
rest the 'run-off' by storage for irri
cation and water power And we must
do this in cooperation with the states
and communities affected, under com
mon plans. 50 that all the sovereign
ties interested can do the work and
bear the expense belonging to their
respective jurisdictions. But these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
MEMBER OF FIRM GIVES
STATEMENT ABOUT SUIT

Regarding the award of $33,115 just
given Collins Bros, general contrac-
tors of this city, in the district court of
Polk county, Iowa, a member of the
firm gave out the following statement
today:
This is the outcome of mechanics
lien law suit instituted by Collins
Bros. against Jesse o. Wells to recoN-
er on the balance due at the completion
of a $4,000 contract which Collins
Bros. had with the Merchants Trans
fer & Storage company, Jesse o. Wells,
owner at Des Moines.
I'VE effected the final completion
of the contract in August, 1910, three
months after which a mechanics lien
on the property was filed to recover
the balance due on the contract \
heavy docket kept the matter pending
in court until three months ago.
THE result of this law suit is graft
flying, as the courts findings vindicat-
ed US absolutely in the stand that we
had taken in this matter, and the
amount of the judgment as allowed by
the court is practically the total
amount sued for"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Washington, May Ex-senator Fran
CTS G.. Newlands Of Nevada, ever since
he came 10 congress, in the second
Cleveland administration, as a repre-
sentative from that state, has taken an
intense interest In all matters relating
to waterways and all its correlated
problems His has been a work OF
construction, so far as the laws relat-
ing to these questions go and he has
pronounced ideas looking to a compre-
hensive solution 10 these questions as
they relate to the public welfare. He
is pronounced advocate of free tolls
on the domestic commerce of the
United States through the Panama
canal
Regarding our rivers, the recent
floods demonstrate the importance OF
dealing with our waterways under big
and comprehensive plans, like we did
with the Panama and irrigation ques-
tons The spoils system is as bad re-
garding projects as it is regarding pc.
litical officers II is demoralizing and
unbusinesslike. The old pot hole sys.
TEN Of appropriations for rivers has
been very greatly improved, but we
have never yet permitted our army
engineers 70 present 10 us a big plan
for a system Of related waterways
with terminals and transfer facilities
including cooperative instrumentalities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

the opium outfit, and through the Ter
rell woman, Brown was made to admit
ownership. A little later, Will Thorn
as, colored, was arrested, and Pauline
MOffit was hauled from an adjoining
room, where she had locked herself
and refused TO admit officers. The
Mexican and negroes were fined $50
and costs each, Pauline Mofit was fin
ed 800, Ethel Terrell s25, and Frank
lin SO and costs. The latter paid.
Satan was subpoenaed as a witness,
but proved innocence of knowledge of
transactions in his house, though he
lives in rear room. In order to reach
some Of the parties, the officers had
TO step over the forms of Satan's wife
and children who were sleeping upon
the floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
NEGRO JOINT IS
SCENE OF A RA1D
Six Disorderly Men and Women
Arrested in House at 2518
Fourth Avenue.
OPIUM OUTFIT CoNFISCATED
Detective Herman Sehnert Directs
Sunday Morning Move Against
Notorious place.

Through efficient detective work
upon the part Of Detective Herman
Sehnert and Officers Kinney, Herkert
and Mccarthy, two negresses, two ne
groes, a Mexican and a white man
were arrested in rooms in the double
house owned by Nathan Satan at 25lS
Fourth avenue, yesterday morning at
/ o'clock, and in addition an opium
outfit, used by the negroes, was con-
fiscated While searching for a ne
gress, Detective Schnert and Officer
Kinney approached the house. AS they
neared II. Rowley Brown ran out from
1t and disappeared in the darkness.
The Mexican, Francesca Martins,
stood in the doorway, and when a
light was flashed upon him, he locked
the door. The officers were finally ad-
mitted by Ethel Terry, a negress with
a police record, and they found John
Franklin, white, rolled up in some bed
clothes. The Mexican was playing the
Indian cigar sign act All were ar
rested
BROWN COMES BACK.
While the officers were watching the
domlcile. Brown skunk back to the
place. entered the room, lighted a
match and reached for a suit case
The officers entered the house and ar,
rested him. The suit case contained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

ly solved. 1t is declared through in
formation found in investigating Dill
Ions death that the murdered woman
was Mrs. Bessie Jones, who until six
weeks ago lived with Dillon in Chi
cago. Search for Dillon had been
Angeles, but no trace of him had been
found until his body was found on
the tracks. Reading about the wo-
mans murder and the fact that he
was being sought, led Dillon, the po-
lice believe, TO take his life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
THIRTEEN DEAD IN RAIL
ACCIDENT NEAR PARIS

Paris, May 20.-The death of two
of the persons injured in railway col
lision Saturday night near the Care du
Nord brings the total number of vic
Tins up to 10 killed. The list of injur-
ed numbers 45. The collision occurred
on the Northern railway at Marcadet
Ridge, suburban train from Pontoise
and a train from Montsoult crashing
together. The accident, which appears
to have been due TO a defective switch,
was marked by unusual horrors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

plans must dove-tail into each other
to create a perfected scheme
THE problem is a simple one. All
al Board of River Regulation, in which
shall be coordinate the engineer corps,
the reclamation service, the weather
bureau, the forestry service, and bring
such board into consultation and coop
GRAFTON with similar boards organized
in the respective states. Then fix the
gait at which We shall go by determin-
ing at the outset that we will spend
so millions annually for 10 years and
then instruct our engineers to plan
accordingly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Survivors of Wreck Found.

Cherbourg, May pa wireless mes
sage received from the steamer Kron-
prinzessin Cecilie announced it will ar
been considerably delayed by stopping
to pick up survivors OF a wrecked
ship, the name of which is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
MAY HAVE SOLUTION OF
CRIME AT LOS ANGELES

Chicago, May 2O.-Through the
killing yesterday of c. c. Dill
Ion, by a train near Will
mette a suburb, the mysterious
murder of a woman in Los An
geles, Cal, appears to be part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
MISERY QUICKLY
ENDED.
Sourness, Gas, Heaviness, Heartburn
Go in Five Minutes.

NU III TINU IWIIUICS'
Eat hearty meal if you want to.
Then take two Mona tablets and
you'll wonder why that old stomach
of yours is so comfortable.
Mi-o-na tablets do more than give
relief, they clean, renovate, put
strength and elasticity into the stom-
ach walls and build up the general
condition of the stomach so that you
can digest the heartiest meal without
fear of distress.
Guaranteed for Indigestion, dizzi-
mes, biliousness. sleeplessness, sick
headache and all stomach diseases.
Large box 50 cents at the Harper
House pharmacy and druggists every
where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Referendum for Miners.

Abba, Iowa, May 20.-Miners of
district No. 10 have arranged for a
referendum vote May % to accept or
reject the tentative agreement reached
by the scale committee Of the miners
and operators at the recent meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Adjourn Waving Red FLAGS.

Indianapolis, May 20.-With the del
egates waving red banners and singing
The Red Flag" the socialists ma
tional convention adjourned sine die
here Saturday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Chamberlain's stomach and liver
tablets will clear the sour stomach.
sweeten the breath and create a
healthy appetite. They promote the
flow Of gastric juice, thereby inducing
good digestion. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

New York-The railroads were more
conservative in placing contracts for
equipment last week. 1t is estimated,
however, that the steel mills booked
additional contracts for 200 tons,
half of which was derived from rail-
road purchasers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
garding a six year term, with ineligible
ity for reelection"

II VIII
ity for reelection"
Chicago, May 20.-'It has long been
my opinion that it would be highly
desirable for the presidential term to
be six years. with ineligibility to re-
election for any subsequent term" re-
Gently declared Harry Pratt Judson,
president of the Chicago university.
become for life members-at-large of the
senate, thus representing the entire
country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20
Wire Sparks

Colorado, Springs, Colo-Henry L.
Bishop, a native of Danville, ILL.,, is
dead here from appendicitis, aged so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

GAINESVILLE, Wis.-Jack Minor Of
Madison, was knocked unconscious
and severely injured internally when
his motorcycle struck an auto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

At the top. w. Z. Borah and A. o.
Eberhart; at bottom, Lee Cruce.
Washington, May 2O.-Congress
seems determined to take without de-
lay initial steps toward definitely linn
iting the presidential term and max
ing an incumbent ineligible for reelec-
ton.
Notice has been served by oppo-
nents of a change, OF whom Senator
". T. BOrah is the leader, that it will
be impossible before adjournment to
pass a joint resolution submitting a
constitutional amendment to the states
for ratification.
Despite this notification the senate
judiciary committee has taken up the
Joint resolution presented by Senator
Works OF California, fixing the terms
Of president and vice president at six
years each and prohibiting reelection.
This committee is almost unanimously
in favor OF the resolution.
The opponents Of Theodore Roose-
welt are very active in support of the
resolution. The ex-presidents friends,
however, are fighting the movement
and will doubtless succeed in prevent
ing a vote at the present session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-20

Ardmore, Okla, May 2O.-"No man
can properly serve the American peo-
pie as president" declared Governor
Cruce of Oklahoma, when asked to
express an opinion as to the adyisa-
bility OF limiting the president TO one
term, unless his public acts are abso-
lutely divorced from all selfish inter
ests and personal political ambition.
Neither can he put to fair test within
the period of four years his policies
or those of the political party TO which
he belongs. That the people whom
he is elected to serve may receive
the full measure Of his unhindered SCI.
vice. ! favor an amendment to pro,
vide for the election of the president
for a term Of six years, with the pro
vision that he shall not thereafter be
eligible to election TO that Office.
Il also favor amending our laws SC
as 10 provide for the election Of the
president by direct vote Of the people
thereby giving to each separate vot
er, no matter where located, the. same
voting power as is possessed by eacl
other voter