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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
RAINIER AND BOURKE| COCHRAN IN DEBATE

k Baltimore. Md, october 7.-United states Senator Isidor Rayner of Mary land, democrat, and W Bourke Cochran of New York. former democratic con- gressman. but now supporter of the progressive party tonight engaged in a political debate here. MT. Cochran de- voted most of his time to a plea for the recall of judicial decisions,' while sena- tor Rayner attacked the progressive plat form as a whole.
 4 big crowd heard the arguments.
 Mr. crockran contended that the work ingmen of today were in a condition of servitude in some respects worse than that of the negro slaves of the south. be- cause of judicial decisions that were
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 After being in the air scarcely two minutes in his first flight at the State Fair grounds, Aviator Joseph Stephenson fell to the ground yesterday afternoon about 4:so o'clock and received injuries that win probably result in his death.
 Stephenson in his biplane, had made all preparations for his flight yesterday. Skidding along. the ground in starting. he arose to d height of about 30 or 40 feet. After flying a short distance he was seen to turn the machine and attempt to alight A second later he apparently tried to jump, but fell to tlte grount with the healTs machine. HoseveN, he did not fall under the aeroplane. but es- bulance, which was at the fair grounds, rushed the injured unto the Robinson infirmary. where it was stated last night that he had very little chance for recov- cry. In the fall his skull was fractured, necessitating an operation last night. Some of his ribs were broken and his lungs punetured and his body was badly bruised. His face had been severely cut by the wires on the machine.
 Mrs. Stephenson was on the grounds and saw her husband fall. She was among the first at the scene of the wrecKage and accompanied the injured man to the hospital, where she Is constantly at his bedside. few moments before the flight Mrs. Stephenson was in the best of spirits and posed for a picture, Before going up in the machine, however Steph- enson had remarked that he did not feel right and thought something might hap pen.
 of his own invention and is called the Stevenson biplane" In the fall yester- day the machine was not so badly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Fine Entries the Swine
 Department a the fair

of the tremenduous crowds, more or nerly mass of people never assembled Rt the fair grounds.
 In anticipation of the multitude, the salr officials had prepared an emer- ucy hospital. presided over by two ned nurses. Special ambulances m the grounds and two physicians ed always within call of the ,ffice A home for lost children itablished in one of the waiting
 and during the day about 60 n, who were separated from their ar in the throng, were returned h. Several small accidents oc-
 in the crowd, but the excellent IS at the grounds removed prac-
 all danger of serious .mishap.
 grand stand there was not an
 seat. The programme of free
 as carried out without a flaw, intense delight of the children.
 arless Greggs performed their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
ALLENOUTLAWSM MAY. GET LIFE SENTENCE

Knoxville. Tenn, October 7.-Sidna Al- the HiIlsvllle. Va. courtroom tragedy. may accept life term sentences to the penitentiary as a compromise and in lieu of standing trial, 1t was said to- day. Negotiations. for suchr compro- mise are now pending. Their cases are to be held october 2S at WythevilIe. Va. Miss Iroler, Edwards sweetheatrt. will receive some of the reward for the cap ture of the two men. Detectives fol- lowed her from Mount Airy, N. C.. to Des Moines, where Allen and Edwards were recently captured. The father of the girl. who is said to have assisted the detectives, is reported to have re- ceived s5oo
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This act will be repeated every night at o'clock
SWINE EXHIBIT
 BEST EVER SHOWN
Several Hogs Valued at 5000 Among the Exhibhs-SOme of the
 Exhibitors

The swine exhibit at the State Fair is far in advance of any previous year, and easily cutclasses any proceeding swine show ever shown in the state. The stock is of higher grade. several hogs valued at 5000 being in the ex- hibit An object lesson is shown by several scrub hogs and ''piney woods rooters' which compared with pure bred hogs show the great loss in rais- ing this class of hogs The principal breeds shown are the Duroc-Jersey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

Thrilling automobile act without tlfe semblance of an accident. Liberatfs band and opera singers were never bet ter than they were yesterday and the many selections were rouhdly applaud ed. The acts were all repeated last night in front of the grand stand
 Stevenson Falls
 The only flaw of the afternoons ea- ltertainment was the serious accident to Aviator Joseph Stevenson. Steven son had just arisen from the ground in his biplane and had ascended about 30 feet when he was seen to turn the machine and attempt to alight. At a height of about 20 or 25 feet he tried to jump from his seat, but fell to the ground with the heavy biplane. He was rushed to the hospital in Johns ambulance, where he is not expected to live.
 In spite of his comrades injury Avia- tor Duyott made splendid flight at 5. o'clock. Rising from the ground in his graceful monoplane he flew to a high altitude and .circled the surrounding country 'ses ral times. Duyott will fly every day the fair during the week. On accounf If the accident to steven son the special aeroplane mall delivery was called off. Stevenson was sworn in las special mail carrier last Satur- day and was to carry mail from the postoffice to the fair grounds every day
 Bake Wins Again
 Two 1O-mile motorcycle races were run yesterday aftefnoon at 3 o'clock. Charles Blake made clean sweep of the first prizes and Joe Wolter of the second prizes. Gayle Joyce was third in both races. The time for the first 10 miles was minutes and 45 seconds. and of the second minutes and 42 sec onds. Joyce broke down early in the second race.
 The fireworks display of 'Old Mex ico" was given for the rirst time last night and is one of the best fireworks displays ever presented here. A large 'amonnt of scenery is ilsed in the pro duction. and the fireworks is excellent
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 wrecked, only the wings being somewhat damaged and the runners bent. The low altitude doubtless kept the machine from being q complete wreck Immediately after the accident a crowd of men were able to push the machine from the spot where 1t fell to the hangar
 Mir Stephenson was sworn in as a spo- cial United states mall carrier only on Saturday, and was to carry mail from the postoffiee to the fair grounds during the week He had put his machine to- eethed yesterday morning and the day before the flight yesterday was the first one he had made at the fair grounds.
 Dr. F.. NJ. Robinson said last night: "Mr Stephenson has very little chance for recovery his injuries being very se- rious.
 Stevensons home IS in New York city. and he was trained at the Mineola. l.. l.. training grounds.
 Harry Jones Describes Accident
 An excellent description Of the fall of Stephenson K given by ex-Mayor Harry Jones. who with John l.. Parker, presi- dent of the board of education and Frank F Chaffee, secretary and general manager of the fair association. wit messed the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
BEACHEY MAY COME

President Holcombe of the Ala bama State Fair association an- announced late last night that he was In communication with Aviator Lincoln Beachey in Chicago and that he had made him such Q prop ositlon that Beachey hardly could refuse 10 fly at the Fair grounds. Beachey and his machine could be here by Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
LITTLE HOPE FOR RECOVERY

The latest word from Aviator Stevensons bedside at the hos pital before going to press at 2;so o'clock this morning was that he had never regained consciousness from the anaesthetic administered prior to the operation. and that recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
r~oeRAmnE, TUESDAY. OCT. $

Farmers Day, Gadsden Day. An niston Day. a:0Q-Gates open.
 1o00-Judging poultry and cattle. 1:s0--Parade of Shetland ponies before grandstand Concert by Liberatis band.
 -Monoplane flights by Dyott. 2:30--Free acts and motorcycle races.
 7:3O--Band concert and free acts. : Pains spectaclar fireworks dis play, "Old Mexico
 "Pieasure Plaza all day.
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barrier in the pathway of Justice and from which the only appeal was in the nature of amendments to the constitution Of the state. but these amendments ulti- mately were passed upon by the party whose perversion caused the conditions From which relief was sought and in many instances were declared consticl- honal., MT. Cochran said the contention Of the progressive party was that when a law was declared unconstitutional the law and the judicial decision should be submitted to the people. He declared that under the present judicial system. legislatures have become commissions whose recommendations have to be sub mtted to the Judiciary.
 Senator Rayner said it was an "ap- palling suggestion" that the people be in- vested with judicial power contrary to the constitution of the United States which says it shall be vested in the courts. He. claimed that such a course would lead to anarchy. He referred to a speech he delivered in the Senate on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Attendance At Fair
 Breaks All Records
Oyer 25,OOO School Children Had One Glorious Day of Fun, And
 Older Folks Were There, Too
THIS WILL BE FARMERS DAY,
 GADSDEN DAY, ANNISTON DAY

In All the Crowd Yesterday Not One Serious Accident Occurred-only Flaw of Whole Day Was Stevensons Fal-Dog Show 0pens-swine Exhibit Best In History of Fairsouthern Railway Dairy
 Car Attracting Attention-Judgng
 of Cattle Exhibit Begins
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Stephenson got poor start, apparent ly,' stated MT. Jones, flor as he ctrcled the inclosure 1t was noticed that he could not elevate his flight As we stood watching we expressed the belief that something had deranged the mechanism, and one of us uttered the hope th$t he would not fall
 Hardly had the words escaped the mouth of the speaker before 1t became apparent that the aviator was making furious efforts to turn the course of his machine For an instant it seemed that the bird of the air elevated it's nose. and turning sharply, as if on an axle, it New head 3irst toward tbe ground. Tie tsdl was as that of an arrow which goes rap- idly upward until it loses it's strength and then turning ends completely, shoots earthward.
 Not Spectacular Fall
 "On account of the low altitude which Stephenson had obtained. there was noth- ing spectacular about the fall. As 1t hap pened Liberatis band had just started it's concert, and practically everybody in the grandstand was attentive to the music However, those standing around the fence as soon 1t was noted that an accident had occurred, broke pell mell toward the arena, and 10000 people, in the bat of an eye, it seemed, had formed a circle about the injured man. It was then believed that death had been instantan- eous
 AS soon as Stephenson was observed by us to fall. Mir Chaffee dashed for an ambulance, and we rode over together The injured man, at whose side In the meantime his wife had gone, was placed within the carriage and dispatched to the city.
 Half an hour later another of the in- trepld men of the air shot upward in a beautiful flight. and despite the horrible affair of moment previous. remained poised, tempting death, for an indefinite period"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
AVIATOR STEPHENSON FATALLY
 INJURED AT THE FAIR GROUNDS

When Up About 40 Feet He Apparently Tried To Jump and Plunged To Ground In Presence of Thousands of Spectators Clear of Machine But Skull
 Was Fractured and Broken Ribs
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generals who have been making Leon their headquarters.
 Washington, October 7--No report on the killing of marines and blue jackets at Leon and Chinandega by Nicaraguan rebels has been received at the navy department late tonight Rear Admiral Southerlands last messages did not mention the surrender of Leon and the department knows of the event only through press dispatches.
 The admiral reported that high public tribute was paid yesterday to the mem ory of the four marines who met death in the onslaught on Barranoa hills Fri day. The funeral services held yester- day were attended by President Diaz. members of his cabinet and other high officials in the government as well us by many of the most prominent men in the republic. The bodies of the ma rines. Private Boett, Durham, McGill and Pollard have been temporarily en- tombed at Managua pending an express sion of the wishes of their relatives. If the families desire they will be brought home for final interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08
Prove or Retract, Says T. R.

Albany, N. Y, october 7.-Coionel Roosevelt called on Woodrow Wilson to- night. either q prove or retraet his statement today in Colorado that the United States Steel corporation lis be- hind the third party programme in regard to the regulation of the trusts
 ''As far as l know said Colonel Roose- welt, ''the statement has not the slight est foundation in fact. Mir. Wilson had no business 10 make such a statement un- less he has the proof, and if he has any ,proof I demand that he make 1t public immediately If he has not, let him re- tract his statement as the only manly and honorable thing to do.
 'As far as I know the only big man connected with either the Steel corpora ton or the harvester trust who Is sup porting me is Mir. Perkins. As far as know all others in both the Steel cor poraton and the harvester trust are sup porting either MT. Taft or Mir. Wilson
 Colonel Roosevelt passed through AL lany on his way to Michigan, the first state in which he is to speak on his tour of the middle west.
 Colonel Roosevelt is accompanied by Col Cecil Lyon. progressive leader oi Texas, and Dr. Scurry Terrell. a physi- elan of Dallas. Tex. whose miss,en is chiefly to care for the colonel's throat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

tContlnuea on P.s. Te.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-08

Punctured His Lungs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
BOSTON TEA PARTY IS
REALLY 4 BEER PARTY
Congressman Curley Comes Forward With Some Further
Facts and Tells Why He Called 1t So
on Floor of Congress

BOSTON, Dec 2s.--xlougressman
James vi. Curley today produced fur
Their proof of his contention that the
Boston tea party was really the Bos-
ton beer party" He said:
My reference to the tea party as
beer party was made with pur-
pose, that purpose being the en-
deavor 10 correct errors of early
chronicisrs, whose writings of Arneri-
can history had a basis other than
facts. Had I referred to the tea
party upon the floor of congress or
national house OF representatives as
John Duggan's tea party, 1t would
have occasloned little comment and
would have rendered difficult, IL not
impossible. the purpose / had in view,
giving credit 10 whom 1t was due. The
History OF the Hancock Tavern as
compiled by Mrs. Lue Stewart Wads-
worth. treating of this ancient hos
telry and the historic events con-
nected Herewith. says: This tavern
WAS the frequent meeting place o.
the patriots during the eventful years
OF and preceding the revolution. Tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
Asks Scientific
Kindness for all
Mortal Sufferers

ATCO, N. T., Dec. 7s.--Hovering on
tho verge OF death but bueyed up by
her will-power and her desire TO
bring about an era of what she calls
scientific kindness which win AFFORD
human extinction to those who suffer
incurabiy. and who wish for death to
end their misery. Mrs. William l..
Squier today reiterated her Christmas
message OF relief from an enforced
pro,ongation OF life.
You see," she said, Il can't give
up vet. There 10 too much to be done.
A week ago. when l wrote and asked
you 70 investigate scientific Kindness.
and to do something for those who
iinger In misery and who crave the
finat sleep. aid not expect 70 live
more than fsw hours. I am stil
here. Tfs doctors don't know how or
why. I had been sent home from
the hospital to die.
why 40 We use artificial means 70
keep UP life. when we know II can't
BIO done beyond q certain brief period?
why do we insist upon the crueiffcs
Of sciences instead Of on It's kindnessi
II holds the secret OF everlasting sleep.
and because we are not educated Wa
will not permit the opiate that will
bring It to those who crave it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
Governor Burke of North Da-
kota and Jerry J. Sulli-
van of Iowa
WESTERNERS STILL
URGE BRYAN'S NAME
Governor Wilson Is Back in
PrinCeton-Refuses to
Elaborate on Plan
for Philippines

PRINCETON, n. T., Dec. 2s.-Two
new names were added to the list OF
cabinet probabilities as a result of g
two hours conference between Presi
dsnt-elect Wilson and Jerry j. Sulli-
van. Of Iowa. for secretary of the In
terror; Governor John Burke, of North
Dakota, for secretary OF agriculture.
MIR. Sullivan. declaring that he voiced
the sentiments OF the people of tf-a
middle west, also spoke strongly for
Williams J. Bryan's appointment ITO
the cabinet.
Il think q failure to put Mr.. Bry-
an in the cabinet would be very detra-
mental" said Mr.. Sullivan, after his
conference with the president elect.
IF MIR. Bryan thinks he win be OF
more value to the party outside of
the cabinet than inside OF 1t, the peo-
pie ought to know tho reasons for
his omission from the cabinet. MIR.
Bryan stands very high in the West
No man stands higher. II he is NOT
appointed to the cabinet. and no cx-
PLANTATION is made to the people. they
win not understand 1t, and the result
will be detrimental"
"Do you think Mr.. Bryan indispensa-
BILE to the cabinet?" was asked.
Needs MIR. Bryan.
81 would not say that" was the
reply. "But think he would be OF
vast assistance to the president. With
o lr relations with England in the,
Panama canal affair. and the Phil
ippine question coming up. Mr.. Bryan
is the man who should be at the right
hand Of the president on these ques-
tons"
''fIave you urged Governor Wilson
to name MIR. Bryan"
Il don't think he needs any urging.
said the Iowan evasively.
Governor Wilson knows MIR. Bry-
ans ability. / think the people out
West. without regard to party. would
be very gratified to have him in the
cabinet. Nine out OF ten Westerners
will tell you So
-Would you predict that he win be
in the cabinet?.
Il would feel that Governor WI
(Continned on Second Pag&)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
IS
LACATEO At HOME
MUST ACCEPT SERVICE OR FILE
CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN
IN HIS STEAD.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.--Willlanl
Rockefeller. whose Whereabouts have
been "A mystery to Sergeant-at-A Arms
Riddeil. OF the house of representa-
tives at Washington for some time,
was located today. He is in a room.
on the third floor of his residence,
No $50 Fifth avenue.
Mr.. Riddell hopes that Mr.. Rookie
Teller will accept service or sub
poena tomorrow calling for his APP
pearance before the Pujo investiga-
ton on January 9Th. II he Is toe
i'll. and his physician SO states. GER
Iificats to this effect can be filed.
But he must accept service of the
subpoena or suffer the consequences
The men armed with the subpoens
now are In New York and the last OF
a long line of delegations that the
United States has sent here TO serve
Mr.. Rockefeller.
Mr.. Rockefeller Is well guarded by
friends and relatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30

old tea room on the west side OF the
second story Is the place where soma
of the parties met and disguised
themselves as Mohawk Indians, prep
aratory to the destruction of the tea
in Boston harhor, December 16, 1913
I'm the history of the Irish in the
American revolution. as complied by
James Haltigh. treating of the ties
party, he declares: The arrange
ment for the destruction OF the tea.
was made at Coles inn. historic
hotel OF Boston. then owned Ivy an
Irishman named John Duggan. From
this fact 1t is safe to assume that
many Irishmen had a hand in tina
work In 1850 when Hancock was
elected as the first governor OF Mrssa-
chusetts Duggan changed the name
of his house to the Hancoci, Tavern
With regard to the French regi-
ments that participated in the 1eyo-
luton upon the side Of the c)lonists
the regiment de Dillon and the regi-
ment de Walsh were comprised al
most wholly of Irishmen as disclosed
by the life of Rochambeau."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
NOTED PORTRAIT
PAINTER IS DEAD
RELATIVE OF ROBERT G.. LEE
4
HAD ACQUIRED FAME IN
HIS PROFESSION.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--Roherr Let
MacCameron. the portrait painter. died
tonight in his apartments. With him
al the time of his death were his wife,
Henry Clews Jr.. ana DIR. Walker
James. a heart specialist. Death was
due to disease of that organ. The
burial will be in Rochester, n Y, the
home of his widow who was Miss
Louise vanvoorhis, OF that city.
Mr.. MacCameron was a native of
Chicago. and was born January IA.
1866. His grandmother was first
cousin Of Robert Il. Lee.
He was educated at home and abroad
and studied under Whistler Gerome and
others. Some Of the great persons who
posed for him were Chief Justice Har-
Ian. Justice Brewer. President Nc
Kinley and President Taft. e. H. Har-
riman and Rodin, the sculptor.
Mr.. MacCameron in the late eigh-
ties was an illustrator in Chicago, and
in New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-30
ROCKEFELLER, in.
breaches ON HIS
FAITH IN PRAYER
Facing Crisis in His Life He
Asked Guidance for
Four Years
FINALLY GOT HIS
ANSWER IN, NIGHT
Speaking Before Y. NJ. c. A.,
He Makes Fine impress
sion on Hearers by
His Earnestness

TARRYToWN, N. Y. Dec a.
John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. in addressing
large audience this afternoon In the
Y. M. c. A building. which was made
possible by gift Of $4,000 from his
father, told of his faith in prayer.
He said that when he faced the
crisis Of his life and his happiness
and usefulness to the world depend
ed upon the decision no prayed to
God for four years night and morn
ing to guide him in the right path.
Suddenly one morning before the sun
was up and dawn had broken he arose
from his bed and lighted q lamp. He
said the path of his life was as clear
TO him as though there was a sign
pointing which was the right road to
take He took his pen and paper. and
there in the early morning committed
himself to the life he should lead
What the crisis was or how he COM
mitted himself he did not say.
Paui's Question.
Mr.. Rockefeller spoke on the young
mans question, and referred to Paufs
question. Lord. what wilt Thou have
me do?"
Il want to call your attention to
three words I'm that question: said
Mr. Rockefeller. First. will place
the emphasis on the word Thou What
wilt Thou have me do?
The best advice of a friend Ia Of
ten wrong. Think OF the great sums
paid to lawyers and doctors for adj
vice. Think Of the hours Of waiting
to see them while Gods advice Is free
and we can have IL at any time He
win tell you what to do.
Now I want to place the emphasis
nm sYue, VIZ ALI kupu what eyery-