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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
FOR
 B. A. c. RECEPTION

The programme and contestants for the athletic features of the reception to be given tomorrow night by the Birmingham Athletic club has been completed and the entries made in the various events. The gym demonstra- sions, the swimming and diving exhib- it's and the bowling and handball con- tests will follow the concert by the orchestra and will be concluded in time Tor the dance.
 The following are the entries and contests:
 r Team bowling match:
 Team No. 1--H. s. Sickle, captain R. W. Snyder, I. J. Hood. Otis Wilson, J. c. Thompson
 Team No. 2-Hugo l.. Black, captain; E. S. Feckling, A. T. Simons. J. R. Mood. D. J. Davis
 Swimming and diving: Tom Martin, 1 D. McLin, Bscoe Seals, Harry Sat- erheld and Ed Spencer.
 Handball matches: Singles, Ewing Shute vs. c. T. Brazelton. Doubles, Har- ry Higgs and W. M. King vs. Victor Wertheimer and Louis Adleson
 Gym demonstrations: z. Nespor. El- mer Heinze and J. D. McIin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
BELIEVE COMPANY
 FAVORS THIS CITY
The Chamber of Commerce Committee Returns From
 Atlanta Very Hopeful

The Chamber of Commerce committee. which went to Atlanta yesterday to lay the claims of Birmingham before the officials of the Southeastern Underwrit- ers' association as regards the establish ment of an Alabama headquarters in an Alabama city, returned home last night very hopeful of success.
 Several other cities of the state are working for this honor, among them be- ing Montgomery, which has been very actively in the fight. The local men stated that no decision had been made in the matter, but they believed Bir- mingham was favored by the company as the best place for their Alabama state headquarters. Action will be taken by the association officials on the matter within the next few days, 1t is ex- pected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
CHARGE BANKERS
 AbETTED FAILURE

Beilinsham. Wash. September 25.- E. W. Andrews president of the Seattle National bank. Jacob Furth and Daniel Kelleher. officers of the same bank. are charged in an information filed in the superior court today with aiding and abetting" in the failure of w. F. Schricker & Co.,, private bankers of La Conner. Warral s were Issued for the arrest of the Seattle capitalists, and were forwarded to Seattle.
 The La Conner bank failed on April Is of this year with s225,7os on de- posit and small assets.
 Seattle, Wash. September 25--Jaooh Furth, chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Seattle National bank, said today:
 "W. E. Schricker & Go. owed our bank an amount of money. The Shcrick- CT bank failed. Some of the creditors asserted that we assisted the bank in remaining open order to use the de- posits to pay us off. It is absolutely iaise. We were simply creditors. the same as others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
CONVENTIONS IN
 CALIFORNIA LONG Republicans IndOrse ROOse- welt and JOhnsOn-Taft
 Men Bolt

Sacramento, Cal, September 25.-Ex- hausted by two days of almost continuous debate and uncertainty. one of the three California state conventions were still in session tonight hoping to conclude Its business at any moment. but taught by experience not to rely on prediction. The republican convention adjourned tonight after nominating IS presidential electors pledged to Roosevelt and Johnson, adopt ing a platform promising A continuance of sweeping reform legislation at the next session of the legislature, pedging ali- aDce to the national progressive party and appointing a state central commit tee. The prosressives controlled the re- publican convention ss to IS. Supporters of Taft bolted and organized separately as had been expected, refusing to recog- nize as republicans any electors not pledged to the nominees of the republican national convention. They are still in session.
 The democrats, supporting Bryan and Wilson, have repudiated the element that fought for Clark at Baltimore. have in- dorsed Bryan and his policies and have planned a platform closely following the national platform.
 The democratic convention took recess tonight to listen to another speech by William J. Bryan. who had addressed it yesterday. There remained at the time only minor questions of party policy to be decided.
 The convention adopted a platform fol- lowing the general lines of the national platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
STRANGE BEASTS
 ARE IN HARNESS
Zebras, Llamas, Elephants and Camels Driven in
 Circus Parade

A team of llamas pulling a fairyland found in Ringing Brothers parade There is also a team of zebras. They are sup posed to be untamable animals.
 There are elephants hitched to a great India float in which a potentate with his retinue sits in state Another immense chariot of gold is drawn by 20 camels. The three-mile procession is headed by a team of 24 white horses hitched to a great band wagon. From this spectacular hitch to the big pipe organ on the tail end. all is novelty and richness. The sights of the world unfold themselves in a bewildering panorama. Every mile is a mile of wonders. There are 12so people in the line. They come from every corner and crevice of the world. A larger me- nagerie than any other circus possesses is disclosed In this parade in open dens and cages. Two-thirds of the elephants in America are shown. This circus will give two performances in Birmingham on Wednesday. October 2.
 A world of detail is necessary to the or ganization of a big circus. The manage ment of years tour is as nothing when one realizes the thousands of things that must be done before the show can begin it's season. The assembling of the organ ization which Ringing Brothers are this season presenting began early last fall To the foreign agents of the show is due a considerable part of the credit.
 The engaging of Roeder and his family ef 1ittla plomacy, to say nothing of a small for tune. Roeder was too well satisfied with his native country to consider America. He said it was too far away. He believed 1t was dangerous country and thought the frontier began where the western su- burbs of Philadelphia end. He believed. if the show toured as far westward as Omaha, the militia would be needed to save them from an Indian massacre. The agent devoted three days to an illustrated lecture on the beauties of American life. Then Roeder gave in.
 To Edgar Linden is due the credit of invading the court of the shah of Persia for talent. He was anxious to secure the Deltorelli family, for many years the fla vorite entertainers of the shah. Their fame as grotesque tumbers and clowns extends all over the old world. Linden had to enlist the service of diplomat at Teheran before he could achieve his pur- pose. It was no easy task to secure the Schuman performing horses. They are the master accomplishment of Albert Schuman, whose institutions at Schven- ingen Frankfurt and Berlin are famous throughout Europe. Schuman has made several million dollars by training and exhibiting horses. No amount of money could tempt him, until the fact was placed forcibly before him that in America there were 9O,00000o people who had never seen real trained horse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Al G. Fields Minstrels

Brighter than ever, full of novel, ties and up to the Fields standard, Al G. Fields greater minstrels will be at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday next with matinee Thursday. Al c. Fields has surrounded himself with galaxy of minstreIs people who put on a performance bet ter than ever. The first part, the olio and the afterpiece, in fact the whole presentation Is top notcher in the line of minstrelsy. Al c. Field is very popular here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
'oThe Rose Maid"

The seat sale is on for "The Rose Maid the tuneful operetta to be pro- duced by Werba &t Luescher at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee. The Rose Maid" has been most favorably received wherever seen, in fact, 1t Is as we'll thought of as its sister operetta, The Spring Maid" Two acts of un- usual scenic magnitude are necessary to tell the story. A splendid company great scenic effects, an augmented or chestra and we'll balanced lead will give opportunity for the presentation of good entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
HEARING IN STEEL SUIT OPENS TUESDAY

Pittsburg, September 25.--A continual tion of the governments investigation of the United States Steel corporation will be staged here next Tuesday morn ing. Over hundred persons, retired and actively engaged in the steel in- quiry, have been summoned. Testimony gathered will be used by the govern ment in the suit. of dissolution of the corporation.
 Jacob M. Dickinson, former secretary of war, chief counsel for the govern ment, has been here for several days preparing plans for resuming the in vestigation started in New York last spring. MT. Dickinson will conduct the inquiry.
 Hearings will continue for at least a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
COMMERCIAL MEN
 ELECT OFFICERS

Washington. September 25.--with the election of officers for the second year, the seventh annual convention of the American Associa tion of Com mercial Executives today adjourned to meet next year at St. Paul. Minn M B. Trevant of New Orleans was elect ed president; James Bell of sSaskatoh- wan. first vice president; s. Christy Meade of New York. second vice pres ident; w. l.. Seeley of St. Paul, third vice president. and Edwin L. Quarles Of Baltimore. secretary-treasurer.
 The convention adopted a report con- demning the practice of giving bonuses to bring factories and conventions to city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Orpheum-Vaudeville

That unusual combination of vaude- vile. every act good act and a fight to see which shall be accorded head : line honors. is to be seen at the Orpheum this week. The bill is one of features, and every feature a good one. The bill includes an Irish romance with excellent singing; blackface comedy; farinyard musical novelty; dancing and singing, and a knockabout acrobatic team. There are matinees every after noon at 2:30 and two performances every night, at 7:30 and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
FALLS INTO RIVER
 FROM HIGH BRIDGE

Nashville, Tenn, September 25.-while paipting a bridge over the Cumberland river today. Turner Olivant fell 80 feet
 into the stream and was drowned be- fore his fellow workmen were able to rescue him. Olivant's home Is at Burns, Tenn ard he and his young wife moved to Nashville only two weeks ago She arrived at the river bank shortly after he fell today and stood for hours watch ing the worEmen drag the river unsuc- cessfully in search of her husband's body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Seven Days" at Bijou

This is matinee day at the Bijou. and of women will find a most pleasing, enjoyable comedy at the pop- ular playhouse. elegantly staged. well acted, funny from curtain to curtain and one of the cleverest of the sea- sons attractions in every way. The comedy will make anybody laugh. for 1t is bright, snappy and clever. There is a matinee today and another Sat urday and performances every night this week. Next week the Bijou will offer another very high class attrac- tion in "The Goose Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Reports Set at Rest

Washington, September 25.-sensationA reports from PaAama of the massacre of a number of American marines at Leon, Nicaragua, were indirectly but effectually set at rest today by a routine cabegram from Rear Admiral Southerland dated yesterday at Managua. He reported everything to be quiet there announced that he was going southward to Granada. where Major Butler with his marines are garrisoned and anticipated no trouble. He added that the railroad between Granada and Managua is now open, re-establlsh- ing free communication by rail all the way from Corinto, the seaport, to Lake Nicaragua. On the lake several steamers turned over by the rebels are manned by american bluejackets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
MONTHLY PAYMENT
 ON CONTRACTS MET

Havana, September 25.-The Cuban gov ernment today paid it's monthly install ment on the Havana sewer and paving contract amounting to about sioo.o0o. Ac- cording to the presidential statement the money was derived from the reserve fund of the internal revenue.
 Last month the government defaulted for the first time in this payment, declar- ing that it had no more money in the treasury. The contractors appealed to the American legation and the account was met. The legation also notified the government this month that 1t was i'm perative that the payments be continued promptly according to the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
BARTENDERS WILL
 HAVE PICNIC TODAY

The local lodge of the .Bartenders' union No. 2ts. will give a picnic at Germanis park today, the programme to include every possible kind of entertainment. The entertainment committee has pro- cured one of Birmingham's best chefs in preparing barbecue meats. Refresh ments will be served to suit everyones appetite. Bowling will follow the supper, and later in the night dancing will close the evenings programme. John Horan has been chosen the chairman of the en- tertainment committee. and has devoted much time to the planning of a pleasant day for all the Birmingham bartenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Santo Domingo Has No Money

New York, September 25.-The resources of the Dominican government are so drained by the cost of fighting the revo- lutionists that it is unable to pay the salaries of the officials or current ex- penses and the public debt is increasing, according to mail advices received here to- day. Intervention from outside is looked for in many quarters. The opinion is fre- quently expressed that if provisional government should be appointed and cleo tions held under the efficient control of a third party the republic would be placed in a position which would lead eto pros perity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
At the Majestic

Down at the Majestic this week there is vaudeville attraction of merit. the kind that touches the fancy of every one, something full of life, everything of interest. great deal of good, clean, original comedy and music galore. Ev- cry one appreciates this offering, young and old. Willards temple of music Is perhaps one of the best musical offerings Raffin's monkey circus is fea- tured for the children and is delight ing. Daily matinee 2:30, evening 7:So and o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
EX-PRES|DENTS DENY| 1 CASTRO STATEMENT
No Plans for Simultaneous
 Latin American Revolt
ZELAYA HAS ENOUGH
Would Not Return Under Any Cir. cumstance, While Only Foreign War Would Draw Diaz
 Back to Mexico

New York, September 25.-Rumors cur rent in the Spanish-American colony here of plans for series of new revolutionary In Venezuela, Zelaya In Nicaragua, Diaz In Mexico and other rebellions are denied by the three former presidents in cabled statements published by the Tribune to- day. Some of the junta leaders here de- clared recently that Castro. Zalaya and Diaz all at present abroad. had held secret conferences in furtherance of their plans to foment practically simultaneous insur- fections in all of which anti-American sentiment was to play a large part Castro's statement sent from the Canary Island declares that he purposes to get even with his enemies soon but the two other ex-presidents deny that they are planning any revolutionary movement Castro admits he has no connection with Diaz and Zelaya.
 Diaz Will Not Return
 General Diaz is quoted:
 T am not personally acquainted with Zelaya or Castro, and my only hope is to see tho re-establishment of peace and order in my country will not return to Mexico unless in the case of foreign war"
 General Zelaya from Barcelona declares his political career is ended and adds that under no circumstances will he go back to Nicaragua, even if his compatriots call him by plebiscite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
MONA LISA SAID TO BE
 IN ST. PETERSBURG

London, September 25.-Mona Lisa. stolen from the art gallery fin Paris one year ago. is hanging on the walls of private gallery in St. Petersburg, accord ing to a report published in a Russian paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Father and Daughter Murdered

Wellington, Kans.. September 25.-Theo- dore N. McKnelly. car repairer and his daughter. Gretta. were found dead to- day and Mrs. McKnelly probably fatally injured in a tent on the outskirts of Vel lington. whither they recently had moved for the daughters health. All three had been shot and their skulls crushed. Rob bery is believed to have been the motive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Diaz Will Not Return
Did Not Encourage Revolt

Los Angeles, September 25.-Gen. Luis Terrazas, formerly governor of the Mex ican state of Chihuahua, and regarded as a most influential and wealthy Mexican living on American soil. issued state ment today denying that he had in any way ever encouraged a rebellion in his native land. The denial was given to the public through the senatorial committee now holding an investigation here as to the relation of American capital to the Mexican disturbances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Friday afternoon, septem-

Confederacy Friday afternoon, Septem- Der 27, at the home of Mrs. II. c. Grigsby. on Second avenue, at o'clock After a short programme Is rendered crosses of honor will be bestowed upon the following veterans; John H. ha- good, J. L. Cork. J. R. Click, R. J. Bryson, Robert B. Beard, Thomas A Andrew. John M. Hudson, George B. Hughes, James M. Hughes, James G. Rogers, P. P. Moore and James Me- Combs. Mrs. J. F. McAdory, president of the chapter. urges all the veterans who possibly can be present and re- ceive their crosses as this is the last meeting of thls kind to be held by the daughters. The daughters are request ed to attend the meeting on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
w. C. T. U. to Meet

The W. (. T. '. of woodlawn will meet at the Fifty-sixth street Baptist church Friday afternon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Eight-pound steel rail for 100 miles of track has been ordered by the liar riman system from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. It will be shipped over the Illinois central and 1t will take 800 cars to handle the big order. More orders than the Bessemer Soil Pipe company can fill are being billed by them and every department of the plant Is running on full time The plant works 150 men and has a large pay roll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
vOLLEY BALL

The second series of games In the Business Mems volley Ball league were played at the Y. M c. A. last night with the following results;
 Dominick defeated Cross 21-1s. 15-21. a1-9.
 Bates defeated Gill, 21-s, 17-21, e1-S.
 The standing now is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Today Secretary R. E. Evans and the assistant secretary, w. A. Reed. of the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land com pany. are moving their office from Bes- semer to the office of the president in Birmingham. E. P. Johnson, the land agent. will retain his office In Bes- semer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes' birth day. will be celebrated by the local chapter of the United Daughters of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Last night Bessemer cha apter No no, R. A. M, held its meeting and the mark master degree was conferred on Superintendent Ben IT. Purser and VIII Cunningham of Woodward and H. H. Hall The Dolomite lodge No. 452 has accepted the invitation to confer the work of the masters degree on next Monday night. A number of Masons will attend the Jefferson county Ma sonic conference at Pratt City, to be held at Pratt City in October,
 Mrs c. W. Nixon was hostess this afternoon when she entertained the members of the Wednesday Whist club and a few guests at her attractive home on Nineteenth street. The interior of the house was effectively decorated in pink and white asters and ferns. The mantels were banked in ferns, while flowers adorned every available nook The punch bowl, which was banked in asters and ferns. was placed In the reception hall and was presided over by Misses Mildred Jaffee and Ethel Gillen. The first prize, B hand embroid- cred sofa pillow, was won by Mrs. J. s. Winters; the second prize, a hand embroidered centerpiece, was won by Mrs. Lacey Edmundson; the consola- ton, a hand painted fan, was captured by Mrs W. D. Taylor who presented 1t to Miss Theo Lopez; the guests prize, a hand embroidered waist. was won by Miss Florence Altolengui. Each guest was presented with a fan as a souvenir. At the conclusion of the game salad and ice course was served. Among those present were: Mesdames J S. Winters. W. D. Taylor, L. D. Mccul- lam, A. K. Williamson. w. F. Golson, Cora Handy. E. H. Lopez. c. R. Lewis. J. E. Moss, Sam Lefk ovits Lee Moody. John Perkins. Bert Gillen, W. M. Lewis, J. R. Montgomery of East Lake, Ben Boshwitz of Birmingham and Misses Florence Ottilengui, Theo Lo- pez( Inez Lopez. Lucy Knox, Ellen Da- Wis and Edith Bowron of Birmingham.
 Yesterday afternoon Mrs. J. A. Whis- nant pleasantly entertained at her home in Jonesboro in honor of the eighth birthday of her little son. Her man. Various games were enjoyed by the merry young folks on the lawn. Mrs. J. J. Paden and Mrs. Ben Ezel assisted Mrs. Whisnant in entertain ing. A fruit and ice course was served. The party included the following guests: Little Misses Mary Carlisle. Clara Grace Patton, Eugenia Gray, Lois Gray, Bernice Gray. Lila Paden and Walter Blackstock. Floyd Gray. Art more Mason, Kelley Ezell. Lester Ga. bles. Judson Carlisle. Terry Barnett. Lester Armstrong. Floyd Armstrong, Melvin Horton. Cecil Wilson and Err cell Paden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
HUNDREDS OF SOLDIERS
MENACED BY EXPLOSION
Miraculously Escape When Fire
Embers Ignite Powder Magazine
at Sandy Hook.

NEW YORK, February IA powder
magazine on the governments proving
ground at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook.
exploded early today with a report that
was heard for ten miles. The magazine
was set off by flying sparks from the en-
bers of a small fire which had started
two hours before in a fuse storage house
nearby. Five hundred soldiers from the
garrison, who had been called out to
fight the flames. were within a few rods
Of the structure when its roof shot sky
ward and for a time it was believed
that scores of lives had been lost. Of
ficers declared later. however, that so far
as could be ascertained no one was harm
ed by the terrific blast.
This miraculous escape was due mostly
to the fact-almost unbelievable-that
only a small part of the stored powder
ignited. The bulk of the ammunition
was simply blown skyward and scattered
about the vicinity uneXploded. Experts
declared that had this been exploded few
of the soldiers around the building would
have escaped.
Men who volunteered for the task re-
turned to fight the fire after the explo-
sion. They labored for more than an
hour before the flames were under con-
troll