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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
|NAW'S RESOURCES
 TAXED ID LIMIT
Would Have to Call on the Army in Case of More
 Trouble

Washington, August 26-The naVy's re- sources on the Pacific coast have been drawn upon to such an extent that should further trouble be encountered in Nica- ragua beyond the power of the present forces now there or en route to cope With, or should some of the American lives or interests in other Central or South American countries be jeopardized the army wll be called upon to assist the ma rines. The tenth infantry now on the Panama canal zone, would be the hrst to answer the call.
 The accident to the gunboat Ncksburg, reported today, is serious because it takes practically the last available vessel on the west coast The state department says 1t must have vessel for tue Mexi- can coast. The navy has none except the cruiser Cleveland which has just been taken out of reserve and ordered to Nlca- ragua These orders have been rescinced and the Cleveland ordered to overtake the Vicksburg at Magdalena bay and escort her back to Mare Island for repairs This will take three days. The Cleveland then will proceed to carry out the Vicksburg's orders The Vicksburg when last heard from today was about 16O miles from Magdalena bay. slowly making her way by sails. She IS DelleNeu Dy the navy department to be in no immediate dan ger.
 There are number of vessels in re- serve on the Pacific coast, but there are no men for them and there is no pro- vision for the enlistments.
 The Maryland is conveying special Am- bassador Knox and his party to Japan for the funeral of the late Emperor The South Dakota Is in dry dock and the Colorado is steaming for Corinto. I.-e supply ship Glacier also Is en route to Nicaragua. ..t
 This leaves none of the ships in active service on the Pacific coast available to take care of further revolutions should they be fermented in any of the other central American and South American coun tries.
 Managua, Nicaragua. August 26.-Notice that the American forces will restore peace has been sent to General Vaca. leader of the rebels, at Leon by George T. Weitzel, United States minister here. The leader of the rebels. General Luis Mena, was also given similar notifica- ton. General Vaca sent a request to the government for an armistice to last eight days, but this was refused by the minis ters and President The message was sent through the minister of San Salvador who was marooned at Leon by the rebels. One German was killed at A1atasalpa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Many Appointments Unconfirmed

Washington, August 26.-N1any important appointments made by the President in fhe last few months were unconfirmed today when Congress adopted it's reso- luton of final adjournment. Among the more important are those of Judge Rich ard E. Sloan of Arizona, Maj. Gen w. ". Wotherspoon. Brig. Gen. John Me Ciernand and Judge Clinton W. Howard of the state of Washington.
 The nomination of John M. Cheney to be United States district judge for the southern district of Florida also failed.
 Many bitter fights have characterized the action on President Taft's appoint ments in the last few weeks.
 over 50 appointments were left uncon- frmed. Of the judicial nominations nor acted upon that of Richard F. Sloan to be district judge of Arizona was vigor- ously opposed by the Arizona senators. Many weary hours were spent by the Senate in legislative session hearing argu- ments in opposition to Judge Sloan.
 Nominations of Dascar O. Newberry to fe collector of customs for the csStric of Albemarle, N. C.. and Robert Smalls to be collector of customs at Beaufort, s C., go over until the next session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
At the Majestic

At the Majestic this week a well pal anced bill of vaudeville is presented which met the approval of the critical Monday evening audiences. Although no star act ia esneciallv featured, two of them ranked above the rest and deserved the enthusi- astic applause received. The first. or these, the trio Wilson and the Lenore sisters. undoubtedly scored the mt or the evening. MT. Wilson is wonderful whistler, and his yodling is a pleasure. His comical grimaces kept the audience in a continuous roar and In general ms f,,n-malking was clean with certain ele- ment of humor in 1t. The Le1ore sisters sang pleasantly and shared in the sue cess of the act.
 The Lordys and their wonderful oalanc- ing dogs were the next feature and sec ond in meeting the appreciation of the audience The dogs are well trained ana display marvellous intelligence in going through their difficult tricks without ap- parent instructions from their trainers.
 The remaining three acts are of average merit and met indifferent success Jed and Ethel Dooley were fair as dancers, mediocre in their attempts at singing, but stmplv wonderful in their trick bicycle stunts Jed Dooley appeared at the MaJ- estic a few weeks ago. but his act was not a success He now has charming partner. and if the singing is cut out ana more bicycle work added the act would be above the average.
 Snowie Maybele, or the girl who taxes you back to baby days, pleased with her stories and limitations of children. she has a sweet voice and her personality gets over in the audience in telling her quaint child stories.
 Klein and Yoste. in an original piano logue met cool reception. although their act was meritorious and pleasing. MT. Klein sings ragtime songs in a clever way and if he had a woman partner to sing to he would be a scream. The piano playing of Mir Yoste was very good. The act deserved better appreciation than 1t received.
 The moving pictures provided 20 minutes of melodrama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
DIX NAMES BOARD
 OF EXAMINERS

Albany, N. Y.. August Ex-Governor Dix today announced the appointment of Loard of examiners of feeble minded criminals and other defectives. The ob- ject of the board is to prevent the pro- creation of this class of people.
 The examiners are impowered to exam inc into the mental and physical condition, the record and family history of the fec ble-minded, epileptic, criminal and other inmates in. the state hospitals for the insane, state prisons, reformatories and penal institutions and one of it's mem bers is authorized ito perform such oper- ation fo rthe prevention of procreation as shall be decided by the board to be most effective" only criminals convicted of such offenses as convince the board they are subject to "confirmed criminal tendencies come within the operoetoo of the law. Members of the board are Dr. Charles H. Andrews of Buffalo, Dr. Lemon Thompson of Glens Falls. and Dr. Charles C. Duryee of Schenectady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
MORE MONEY FOR
 TITANIC MEMORIAL

Gloucester. Mass, August 26.-The women's Titanic memorial fund was in- creased several thousand dollars today through the instrumentality of Mrs. John Hays Hammond and other society leaders by means of an outdoor dramatic per fomance given at the Hammond summer villa at Lookout Hill. North Shore wealth and social life were well represented in the throng. the patronnesses including Mrs. Taft. Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Mrs Eugene N. Foss and many others. Pres .dent Taft, who was detained in Washing ton. sent a eongratulatory telegram.
 The entertainment was given on a stage erected beneath the trees in natural amphitheatre sloping from the house.
 Prominent actresses and actors took part in the entertainment and the band from the United States steamship Geor- gia gave selections in memory of Mai. Archibald Butt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27

his committee probably would not recon vene before September 90
 Paynter Resigns
 Senator Clapp today asked Chairman Dillingham;, of the committee on privi- leges and elections to appoint another democrat to take the place of Senator Paynter on the subcommittee Senator Dillingham; had already designated Sem ator Pomerene. of Ohio, to take the place of Senator Luke Lea, of Tennessee, who resigned. Senator Paynter has notified Senator Clapp that he cannot serve longer.
 "There was general understanding among the members of the committee v said Senator C1app tonight, that if the Penrose resolution passed we would re- sume our investigation at the end of Sep- tember The passage of the resolution w11l make no material change in our plans except to widen somewhat the scope of the inquiry"
 Senator LaFollette stated he intended to make public complete schedule of his expenses as a candidate for the re- publican nomination for President. This statement, he said, would embrace prac- ticaly all information that he could give on the witness stand before the Senate committee, but the Wisconsin senator ex- poets to appear before the committee.
 Senator Clapp stated that it had not been decided at what time Colonel Roosevelt would appear or what other witnesses would testify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
At East Lake

Only the best, merriest and most pleas urable pastimes will make up the Labor Day programme at East Lake park. There will be something doing" every minute throughout the entire dat that will please the kids as well as the ''grown-ups'
 A number of interesting events of all most every kind will be scheduled for the day. Among the many events. no doubt the most popular will be the athletic meet under the directorship of Physical Director Nespor of the Birmingham Ath- letic club, which will consist of boat and foot races. high jumping and vaulting, while for the juniors there will be many different kinds of races such as potato races. bag races. foot races and the like
 Prof John Calman and his popular orchestra will render a concert both in the afternoon and evening.
 Much merrinent. and most pleasurabc pastimes, have greeted the patrons of this popular place during the hot days The ideal outing place. under the large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
SJJFFRAGETTES ARE
 AFTER R. l.. BORDEN

London. August 26.-The British suffra- gettes are about to put Robert L. Bor- den. the Canadian premier to the test Of his life. He has consented to receive delegation of women who will place tefore him their views on all phases of their political status and request to be told of his opinions and as to whether he intends to do anything for their cause in the Dominion of Canada. MT. Borden has been the recipient of much criticism from the suffragettes since his arrival in England some months ago. lie has generally succeeded in evading their de- mands for an interview, but he has now relaxed and consented to meet dele gation which will call on him Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27


 remnant of the Senate wandered out of the chamber.
 After recessing from 2:25 to S;25 o'clock, the House transacted little business It passed bill of Represen- tative Carlin of Virginia, democra. fixed penalties for the breaking or sea IS on cars in interstate commerce. auop. ed inc concurrent resolution on ad- iournment, and then proceeded to block all other attempts at legislation
 A resolution providing for an extra months pay for employees of the sen ate died a natural death without con sideration. The resolution was a substl- tute for a preceding one that would have provided the extra month pay for employees of both Senate ana House, House democrats had gone on record as opposed to such Legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27

Birmingham will play New Orleans this afternoon. Yesterday the rain, which fell in the fourth inning, put a halt to the battle. However the Pelicans and Barons have today as an off-day and as the Barons were making a farewell series 10 the Pelicans, Manager Molesworth agreed to play.
 First reports indicated that the game would not be contested; however, Manager Molesworth wired the sporting editor of The Age Herald that the battle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
TENTH MURDER IN
 TALLADEGA COUNTY

Talladega. August 26.--tSpecial)- The tenth murder was added to the aggregate of homlcdes of 1912 in this county by, a negro named Raymond Reeves, when he stabbed a negro named Meadows to death at colored church Sunday at noon. Raymond Reeves had been working for the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic. coming to Tal- ladega from Standing Rock. Ala. Re- gently he began paying attentions to the wife of Burrill Roberson. at Bar clay station, four miles from the city. Burrill Roberson, the husband of the woman. is now Tn the penitentiary serving a sentence for shooting a baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
CAMPO'S REBELSARE VERY TROUBLESOME
Two Americans Who Killed Rebels in Fight Reach
 Safety

Washington, August 26.-Quite trouble some body of Mexican rebels headed by General Campo, is reported to be work ing around the town of Magdalena, in Sonora. This body is slowly working it's way up along the railroad towards Nogales, on the boundary line. It was said at the state department that the army was keeping a close watch on the situation there and if found necessary when this body hears the border rein forcements of the American troops al ready in that vicinity will be sent
 General Salazar's army of 800 rebels had appeared in the vicinity of Hachita, about e0 miles south of Nogales and 10 miles below the international line. General Steever reports to the war department that the refugees from Hachita com plained that the rebels killed their pet deer and goats and pigs, ate all the chick ems they could find and were so impolite as to stable their horses In the parlors of the best houses in the village. The rebels when last seen were headed for San Luis Pass, entering Sonora Louque Comes, one of the rebel leaders, is re- ported to be sick in Ascension and de serted by his command.
 Tucson, Ariz., August 26-Jalnes Curtis, superintendent of Fl Orc mine, in eastern Sonora and Bert Cunningham, another American employed at the mine who killed three rebels of Colonel Campo's command last Friday during an attack on the mine, were reported safe today in a telegram received here.
 After lodging rebels in the mountain brush for three days, the two men be- came separated.
 Curtis finally reported at Magdalena and there was informed that Cunningham had joined the federals near Posa. Both men will leave Mexico as soon as possi- ble
 Mexico City. August 2s-Passenger and Cuatula branches of National railways was resumed today after a suspension of two weeks. Trains were operated with ] out military escorts in tho belief that the Zapatistas would not attack thom if | the soldiers were removed. No mterfer- l ence was encountered.
 A battery of artillery and 200 soldiers | were sent here from Cuernavaca for use | in the campaign against the Zapatistas.
 Reports from Toluca show little altera- | tion in the situation. The rebels continue | their raids and residents of Fenancingo | fear an attack at any time In the north, General Huerta appears | to have failed to entrap Orozeo and news | from Torreon is that Argumedo has cut | the railroad running to Monterey and | also the tracks leading west to Durango |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
WILL PLAY THE
 POSTPONED BATTLE TODAY

was certainty unless rain fell again. As the result of twirling four innings, it is believed that Boyd will be unable to return to the mound. Bill Trough may be Manager Molesworth's choice as the Baron pilot is anxious to return with a good lead as possible. Swann will work for New Orleans
 The game will be begun early so that the Birmingham club may catch train for this city where the Gulls will oppose them tomorrow in the crucial series of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
DEBS ACCEPTS THE NOMINATION
Marked Contrast to N0tifi- cation Ceremonies of
 Other Candidates

Terre Haute, Ind, August 26-In marked contrast to the notification ceremonies practiced by other political parties, the socialist presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs today accepted his nomination by simply informing the newspapers that they were at liberty to print his address of acceptance, which he had sent the printer in advance.
 No committee called on MT. Debs and there was an entire lack of ceremony of any nature The extreme simplicity of the occasion was marked further by MT. Debs' preparation for trip to Fergus Falls. Minn., where he speaks tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
MEMBERS OF SENATE
 AND HOUSE HASTEN
 TO LEAVE CAPITAL
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l--~--------------~>>>-9 ses1, ,122,Ss1 appropriated for general pur- poses last year.
 Predictions that the government would face a heavy deficit at the end of the year were made both by Senator Warren and Representative Cannon. Senator War iren said President Taft and his cabinet had carefully reduced estimates to the lowest figures. The appropriations actu- ally made are over $21, ,00ot00 less than the estimates, and republican leaders de- clare it will be impossible for the existing government agencies to keep within them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
PERSONAL

pr. II. A Elkourie win leave today for Diamond Springs, Ky, for 10 days vacation.
 c. II. Irving, Jr., who underwent an op- eration yesterday morning for appendicitis at St Vincents hospital, was reported last night as resting very easy and doing exceptionally we'll
 John T. Yeatman of the shop of Quality left yesterday for New York to buy addi- tional fall stocks. The business outlook is so good it was found necessary 70 supple ment original purchases.
 | Burger, of Burger Dry Goods com pany. returned yesterday from a three months trip in Europe which he thor oughly enjoyed. Mir. Burgers family is expected to arrive in the next few days as they were delayed in New York.
 Leon Burger. treasurer of the Majestic theatre is away on q two weeks Vaca- ton, which he will spend in Chicago and Oak Park, 1l., visiting friends. MT. Bur ger also contemplates short tour of the west if he succeeds in securing an extension to his vacation from Karl Hoblitzelle, who controls the theatres MT. Burger represents. F. B. Coleman will fill in temporarily as treasurer of the Majes- tie during the absence of MT. Burger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Valdosta, Ga--Col s. K. Ford, wealthy owner of Kentucky coal lands, and B. L. Hall of this city today announced the timber land in Kentucky to syndicate for s5,ooo,OO0. The deal was concluded at New York In conference with agents of the syndicate
 Hempstead N. Wv. Bourke Cochran, a former democratic congressman, was designated by the progressive committee of the First congressional district here tonight as candidate for the nomination for Congress.
 Nashville.-Dispatches from Crawford announce that Joe Harris was killed there yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Joe F. Bil- brey. Harris and two other men are said to have attacked Bilbrey with knives and forced him to shoot Harris in self defense.
 Gulfport, Nashville asleep last night at his home near Lorraine, about nine miles from here, G. w. Blackwell was shot through the head by an unknown assailant and seriously wounded
 Bristol, Tenn.-Dr. James T. Cooter of Kansas has been elected president of Washington college, recently separated from Tusculum by decree of court. Dr. Cooter was president of Washington col- lege three years ago when the union was formed with Tusculum. He will take charge of the school at the opening in September.
 kNhfla SSpnRprE looked on. Robert Pierle, motorman of an inter urban car, was killed at his post by w. Tyler Hfnkle tonight at Simpsonviile, near here where the car had stopped. Hinkle boarded the car near Simpsonville. lie fired five shots, all taking effect. lie surrendered to officers whom ne toio Pierle had ruined his home.
 St. Louis.-Bishop F. T. Hoss Of the Methodist church today returned to hls home at Muskegee, Okla, with his son. pr Zessler Hoss Bishop Hoss, who IS 72 years old, has been i'll here for the last week. He was stricken with facial paralysis and general breakdown at Nasn- vile. Tenn, and was brought here by ms son. It is expected he will rapidly re- cover after rest.
 Rome. Ga.-While Mrs. Cicero Ham, mond. wife of a prominent farmer, was tuclxing her children, aged and D. in bed last night, bolt of lightning leaned from a tree through the open window. melted the bedstead and set fire to the mattress. Mrs. Hammond suffered serious burns, but the children escaped injury
 Dayton, Ohio-Suit to enJoin the m proved Benevolent and Protective Or~ lo, of tslks of the World, an organ  one. Although the acts were not ie ceived enthusiastically the songs were new and well presented.
 Tbre Three Dolce Sisters, trio or singing comedians. offer several selec- tions. With good harmony and tair the trio is able to pre- sent a very consistent singing act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27

ization of negroes, from using the name Elk as well as the badge and in- signia of the order, was filed in com , mon pleas court here today by w. A. | Geohegan and A. J. Dwyer of the local
 lodge, Benevolent and Protective or
 der of Elks.
 | Opelousas, La.-Little Robert Dun l bar, Jr., who strayed away from his
 nurse last Thursday at Lave Swaze,
 where he had been taken by his par
 ents on a fishing trip and since then
 has been sought for in vain by search | ing parties, is now believed to have
 been Kidnapped. The police in New Or
 leans and elsewhere have been asked
 to be on the lookout for the child Pasadena, cal.-After three days of hard work, rangers and volunteers | gained control today of the forest fire, which threatened the valuable Devils
 Canyon and Bear Creek watersheds. | Vallejo, cal.zThe first direct com munication between the Mare Island | navy yard and the recently completed established today. The operators read the messages easily though the dis tance is 3100 miles.
 | St. Louis.-W. A Webb, formerly as- sistant to President c. E. Shaff of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway, today was appointed general manager of the road with headquarters at Dal- las. He succeeds A. D. Bethard, vice president and general manager, who has resigned.
 Constantinople.-Th government to- day announced its intention of grant ing to all the provinces of European Turkey the same concessions already granted to the Albanians.
 Petersburg, Na.-Fire early this morn ing destroyed tLree local buildings in the business section, doing damage estimated at from $150,0o0 to $200,000. The heaviest losers are the Watson Realty company, the Lum Drug store, the Southern and Whitmore-Ligon Dry Goods companies and T. Fl. Cotter, implement dealer.
 The cause of the fire is not known.
 Hot Springs. Ark.-The police here to- day are working on a theory that Sidney Manning, SS years of age. whose badly charred body was found in the ashes of his cabin four miles west of Hot Springs late yesterday, was murdered. No definite clue has been discovered that may lead to trace of the murder.
 Los Angeles, Cal.-The motion of Clar- ence Darrow's lawyers to dismiss the in dictment charging the former chief coun- sel of the McNamara's with bribery of Robert Bain. first juror chosens to try James B. McNamara, was denied today
 in the superior court. The case was con- tinued until tomorrow when the date of Darrows trial on the Bain charge will be set.
 
 over the lake continually blow. is no other than East Lake park. the "Coney Isle" of the south. For those who are always on the lookout for more exciting pastime than the boats, launches and Casino can afford, there will be enough fun to lend a whole days fun in visiting the Chutes, Figure Eight, Scenic Railway and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Frankie Russell Wins

New Orleans, August 26.-Frankie Rus sell a local lightweight, won the de- cision by newspaper men here tonight in 10 round bout at the Orleans Attn letic club over Joe Bostsr of Brook lyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
MARSHALL OPENS
 MAINE CAMPAIGN
 WITH TARIFF TALK
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speaking tour and will make only a few speeches in the larger places.