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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

dinner was private and newspaper men were excluded.
 Pensaeoa.-William Bell until a few weeks ago a trusted youthful clerk in the First National bank of Pensacola. today pleaded guilty in the United States court to the theft of $50,000 from the bank on September IS. Judge Shep- herd sentenced him to two years in the Federal reform school at Washington. Chieago-Government witnesses today testified to the varied number of busi- ness enterprises engaged in by George W. Fitzgerald. who is charged with ena- bezzlement from the sub-treasury. At one time he made 5000 in eggs.
 Washington.-Fire early today destroyed the administration building and the old barracks building of the Maryland Agri- cultural college at College Park, Md, near here. The loss will be s200,Oo0. Fire ap- paratus was dispatched from here and all though at o'clock this morning the ire was still burning it was under control. Chieago.-Joseph C. Cannon. former speaker of the House of Representatives reached Chicago tonight from his home at Danyille, Ill, en route to Washington "Pll soon be a private citizen" he said
  But I'll still keep busy I still have my duties to perform.
 Cincinnati.-A son was born here tonight to Mrs. Lucien P. Smith of Huntingdon w. Va, a survivor of the Titanic disaster The father of the boy, Lucien P Smith went down with the Titanic Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Congressman James Hughes of Huntington.
 
 New YorlS-Albert T. Patrick. on his first day out of prison where he was serv- ing life sentence for the murder of Wll- liam Marsh Rice until pardoned Wednes- day by Governor Dix, has decided to seek to have the old millionaire,s second will. which at the murder trial had been de- clared forgery, probated and proved genuine.
 Chicago-A mysterious explosion tonight in the rear of the home of Jack Johnson the negro pugilist. under indictment for alleged violations of the Mann act, caused excitement among neighbors, who believed an attempt had been made to dynamite the house. The explosion tore a large hole in barn next door to the home of the negro. The police are Investigating.
  ton by the police early Sunday He died without regaining consciousness and 1t Is not known how much loot his slayers ob- tained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
France Accepts Grey's Proposal

Paris, November 29.-France has ac- cepted in principle the suggestion of the British foreign minister, Sir Edward Grey, that a meeting of the ambassadors of the great powers should be called in one of the European capitals to discuss questions arising out of the Balkan war.
 The favorable reception of the idea by the powers and especially in Berlin is re. garded here as a hopeful sign.
 It is generally understood that the United States has q quiet but important part in exercising a soothing influence on Europe, an influence for which France in particular is appreciative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
JUDGE GRUBB GOING
 TO NEW ORLEANS

United States Judge W. l. Grubb will probably leave tonight for New Orleans, where he is to sit with the federal court of appeals in the place of Justice Me- cormclS of Texas, whose i'll health makes it impossible for him to attend. Judge Grubb will likely be absent the better part of a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Drastic Measures in Austria

Vienna, November 29.--Three bills Which will be introduced in q few days. by Premier Count Stuergh. dealing with mat ters connected with mobilization, will be very drastic. Under them every man under 50 years old may be called upon to perform any kind of manual or other la bor military commanders may chose to impose. and any beast of burden. or ve- hicle. including automobiles, aeroplanes and even carrier pigeons may be comman- dered on moments notice when the army is on war footing.
 II is officially announced that the gov ernnlent tomorrow will publish a decree prohibiting the exportation of horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
 MRS. WILLIAMS WILL SPEAK HERE TUESDAY

Hsr Hannibal Williams well known lec- turer and reader of New York city, will address the students of Birmingham col lege Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock. Mrs. Williams will read: As You Like It." She has wide reputation as reader of shakesperian drama. The ad- mission will be 50 cents and the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Albanian Independence We'll Received

Rome, NoVember 2y.-Ihe proclamation of the independence of Albania and the constitution of q provisional government there have been 3avorably received in Itay--especially g0uthern Italy and Sicily, where are living several hundred thousand of descendants of Albanians whose an cesters escaped 10 Italy in 1i44 when Scan derbeg, son of John castrlota, lord of a heridictory principality in Albania, pro- claimed his independence and maintained himself successfully against the Ottoman government. The Italian Albanians have included a number of distinguished men among them. The late Premier Crispi waa the descendant of an Albanian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Dutch Send Aid

Sofia, November 29.--A Dutch Red Cross contingent has arrived here. It's members are especially equipped to deal with cholera, against which all have been inoculated. They are amply provided with serum and will proceed to Tchaltaja.
 Beyond the mere statement that the negotiations are proceeding no infor- nation is obtainable here regarding the progress of the deliberations at Baghtche. It is understood, however, that the delegates are engaged in the discussion of both peace and an armis- tice No definite result is expected for some days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Cotton I2b Cents

Greenville, November a9-(Speeial. .)-- Cotton continued to jump on sthe local market Cotton sold here recently for a fraction better than 12 1-2 cents. While number of large planters have not sold all of their cotton most of the small ones have sold most of theirs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Building Permit

Tie following building permits were is- sued yesterday in the office of the huild- Ing inspector:
 s15oo-Jndge ]. r. Stiles, Cliff Road; two story brick veneer building.
 10o0-Birmingham Basket and Veneer company First avenue and Twenty=ninth street. repair two story building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
Tennessee Sails for Smyrna

Malta. November 29.-rhe United States cruiser Tennessee, coallng here. sailed to- day for Smyrna to assist In the protec- ton of American lives and property there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

ashington-senator Joseph NJ Dixon, chairman of the progressive na- tional committee. who has just re- turned from a visit to Oyster Bay. said today that Colonel Roosevelt would at tend the national conference of pro- gressive leaders to be held in Chicago on December 10 and IL MT. Dixon also expressed the opinion that Governor Johnson would attend
 Cordele, Ga.-Armed men, determined to lynch Chesley Williams, a negro, ac- cused of shooting and wounding the wife of a prominent planter near Rhine, Ga, and then assaulting her 1s-year-old daughter. tonight are pur- suing in automobiles another automo- bile containing the negro and police escort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30
MOVING PICTURES IN
 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN

Washington, November 29.-Mov- ing pictures used in his successful campaign for Congress cost clar- ence P. Dodge of Colorado Springs s45622. according to his official ex- pense statement. MT. Dodge spent total of sisl3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

Washingto Taft is expected to determine upon the membership of the industrial commission before the Christ mas holidays are ended. This commission is regarded by MT. Taft as a most i'm portant one and will examine tho whole subject of the relations of labor and capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

Chicago.~Chcago friends of Professor Willis L. Moore of the United States weather bureau confirmed the report of movement today recommending him for a cabinet position.
 Kansas City, Mo.-Bonds having a face value of Sl4O,000, together with checks and small amount of coupons that disap- peared here June ,. when two registered mailpouches were stolen while en route from the postoffice to the railway sta tion here, were found on the city dump by three laborers today.
 Calumet, Mieh.-Seven men and boys were shot and killed, drowned or died of exposure while hunting in northern Michigan woods. during the season which closes tomorrow.
 New Yorl.-Theodore Roosevelt Charles Francis Adams of Boston and James Ford Rhodes, members of the executive council of the American Historical asso- citation. gave a dinner tonight to Q num- Der of historical writers and teachers of history in American universities. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-30

ton by the police early Sunday. He died without regaining consciousness and 1t Is not known how much loot his slayers ob- tained.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17

to the threshing outfit which he has been running for the past ten years, as he says there is more grain in the valley this year than ever before
 The contractors have just finished leveling the quarter section on the corner of Cave Creek and Bethany Home roads. MT. Jacobs, the agent. expects to cut it in five and ten acre tracts.
 Blackberries will soon be ripe and this years crop will be quite heavy. and most of the growers have sold their berries on the bushes
 Misses Don delightfully."- entertained party of friends at their home on the Pleasant View road. Games were played and refreshments served.
 The orange groves of this section are beginning to look very healthy, after q severe winter.
 The many friends of l.. II. Ruh art. a long time resident of this section, will be surprised to hear that he was married 10 Emma C. Hoelsher May Is at noon. They left for a trip to San Diego for several weeks, after which he will again resume his work as cashier at the National Bank of Ari- zona. He will live in his newly built house in Creighton
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
GRAIN BUYERS
 VISIT MADISON
Contracts Made for Wheat and Barley at Good Prices; Fruit and Berries Will Soon Be Ready for Market

The services held at the school house last Sunday night were well attended. Rev. Phillip Hinkey, D. D.. returned missionary from China, preached a very impressive sermon after which he gave an outline of his work at the post in China MT. and Mrs Hinlicy have just started on their vacation of q year, after fif- teen years of successful work in China. Mir. Hinkey will preach at the missionary tabernacle in Creighton district next Sunday night
 MT Bailey has just started picking apricots for the market, which Is paying fancy prices for choice fruit He says this years crop is of extra fine quality which will keep the price high the entire season.
 Several grain buyers were in this section contracting grain at high prices, which looked good ito many ranchers. The price of barley was $150 and wheat was $2.00 per hun dredweight.
 MT. Creed sold his hay baler to parties on the south side of the river.
 Mr Creed expects to devote his time
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
CAMP PA|GN IS NOT 4
 PERSONAL QUESTION
President Says He Would Accept Attacks Except that Country
 is in Danger.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

CLEVELAND. May 1G.-"I would not be here to bother you tonight if it did not concern the American pco- pie more than it does me to defeat Roosevelt for the presidency" That is the way Taft introduced himself here tonight If it were a purely personal matter with me-" he contin
 ued, 'I would be content to abihe the verdict of time, and would remain in the White House. silent under this mans miSStatements and attacks upon me But more than my feeling in the matter is at stake. Ii is of SUD- reme importance to the American people" Speaking of the Payne tariff bill and the need existing for fur ther revision, MT. Taft got a laugh and a cheer by rcmarlinG If the democratic will only give me the money. 1 will sec that the schedules which are too high shall be revised"
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17

Pirtle. of Douglas, former fair com missioner, is among the distinguished guests at the Hotel Adams
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
FROM SELIGMAN.-I

FROM SELlGMAN.-H. G. Mar shall, of Seligman. is in town on business.
 DOWN FROM RAV.-AIr and Mrs r. Horan. of Ray. arrived from that busy camp yesterday afternoon and are stopping at the Ford.
 NEWS OF BEREAVEMENT. T.-Miss Marian Ware writes of the death of her mother in McCracken. Kansas. Miss Ware is now an orphan. her father having died three years ago.
 JURY DIsAGREED.-Jury in the case of Lafayette Morrel charged with assault disagreed yesterday after T long argumentative session. No date has been fixed for rctriaL
 LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON - Mrs. C. D. Doris left last evening over the santa Fc for Washington, D. C.. where she will attend the com mcncement exercises It the institu- tion from which her daughter sradu- atcs.
 STORES CLOSE rODAY.-Many of the stores will observe Elks day this afternoon by closing their doors at two o'clock in order that employers and employees may attend the ball game and entertainment at Eastlalle park.
 CUNNlFFS GATH ER.-There is an assembling of tine Cunniff family at the Ford hotel. Mrs. NJ. G. Cuun!'f and children. and Bernard Cunniff of Grown King. all arriving to be pres cnt at the dcccase of the first ses- sion of the Arizona state legislature.
 BACK TO INDlANAPOLlS.-AIiss Dowden and Mrs. Segar who have been visiting Mrs. w. X Graham and Mrs. Metten of the Orange Belt dis trict. have returned to Indianapolis, leaving their friend, Mabel Graham, who expects to locate in Phoenix as q first class milliner.
 eEAUCHAMP IN NEW YORK; Dr. H K. Beauchamp, for years a practicing physician in Phoenix and more recently superintendent of the state asylum for the insane advises his local friends that he is located for the present at No. 40 Gramercy Park. New York City, and will not return to Phoenix until late in the summer.
 PROPOSED COOPERATION - The two watermelon growers associations have called a meeting for D. m. Saturday in the Water Users build ing, the purpose of it being to unite into one organization, at the same time soliciting the membership of all the independcnt growers. so that all 1 the growers of the valley will be able 3,ci Crh | organization. IL is not unlikely also l that the Producers association will 1 at the same time make a proposition I to handle the crop of the combined I new organization.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
Of Local Interest
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  STORED WATER SUPPLY

STORED WATER SUPPLY
 Water service department daily re- E0rt. May 1G:
 Elevation of water in reservoir,
 IccI = |H '..'-''' -'..-..'.... lto.oO Contents of reservoir, acre feet G9S, S9l Loss preceding 24 hours, acre feet -....... ............... 72O Elevation of water in reservoir,
 year ago today, feet ....... 16470 Contents of reservoir 1 year ago today, acre feet ..............542,51 ,513 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam,
 M. l. ..-...-...- 49,U3S Normal flow at joint head.
 NJ. I. ....................... 5000 Amount of water used for ir-
 riGation. north side, NI h.. 45.S88 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation. south side. M. I...... 23.750
 Water today in all canals.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
OSBORN NEWS
 IF THE WEEK
Vaughn Store to Be En-
 larged and Many I'm
 provements M ade on Ranches and Homes; Soon Ready for Harvest

Work on Vaughn Bros new store was started last week. The old building has been moved on the west side of the tract on which the store stood. The old structure will be used as temporary quarters till the new one is finished. Since the first plans have been drawn up Vaughn Bros. have decided to make further prep arationS for their increased business The walls were built to hold a sec ond story if this is found necessary. The building will be completed by the early fall.
 The morning and evening meetings at the Bethel chapel were well at tended Rev. J Coy Williams. the pastor. conducted both services.
 Several citizens of this section are discussing ways of safeguarding people driving on the Cave Creek road where the Glendale car crosses.
 The summer exodus is already be- ing sfelt in this district but it is thought it will not be as heavy as last year
 Mir. Curtis just completed fine barn which was built for dairy pur- poses. It has concrete floor with all modern facilities.
 Much hay was damaged by recent rains. Among the heaviest losers are J. w. Doris, Francis brothers and the Alkire ranch
 A severe accident was narrowly averted as the large water supply tank was being put in place. on the Lee ranch last Saturday. When the tank was raised several feet from the ground the guy pole broke, let ting the tank fall to the ground.
 The Osborn school is being thor oughly cleaned and put in first class shape for the coming fall term.
 J. F. Cleaveland is having a large barn and garage built on his home tract.
 The grain in this section will soon b ready for the harreSters.
 Mir. ]. T. Perry is having his bungalow painted.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
JURY CAN'T AGREE.
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcHI

TAssOCTATED PRESS DfsPATCHI
 WYTHEVILLE, Va. May 16.-Thc Allen jury reported to the court to- night it had not arrived at q verdict. It has been locked up until tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17

Hire little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17

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 a. m p. m. Temperature. degrees .....60 93 Dew point, degrees. 29 Humidity, per cent ...42 10 Wind. direction ..........E NV Wind, velocity. miles..... 3 Rainfall. inches .......... 0 Q W eathef Q. .......-........CI Clear Clear Mean daily humidity .....2G Mean daily temperature ....76 76 Highest temperature .......94 Lowest temperature ........59 Total daily rainfall ........ 0 Excess in temperature yesterday, degree.
 Deficiency in temperature since first Of month, 49 degrees. Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January ]. = degrees. Deficiency in rainfall yesterday 0 inch
 Excess in rainfall since first of month. 0.54 inch.
 Accumulated excess in rainfall since January l. 0.24 inch
 ROBERT R. BRIGGS,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17

Hire a little salesman at The Re publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
THE WEATHER.

Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican. Data for 24 hours ending $: % D. m.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26

Problems connected with high school ad-
ministration. He is a lecturer in the
Teachers College Of George Washing
ton University, and directs a similar de-
partment at Johns Hopkins Summer
School He has been connected with
Eastern High School since 1906. during
which time the school has advanced rap
idly. He encourages progressiveness OF
teachers, recomm end!ng visiting other
schools, attending professional meetings,
taking up convenient courses in summer,
and developing culture through travel.
Cadets Have Won Fame.
Eastern has but one cadet company,
but its rating is very near the top. Three
cOlonels have been Eastern men: Edgar
Barnes. 1902: A. w. Lybrand, 1904, and
II. B. Lowe. 1872 Five times have they
won the competitive drill with more than
an even chance OF victory in the decision
on Tuesday next.
Among the graduates who hold high
positions and have won distinction are
Harry Leonard. Of the U. s. NJ. c.. dis
tinguished for gaIlantry in the Boxer up
rising; Harry B. Smith, selected to rep
resent the United States in Germany in
the Carnegie exchange Of professors; J.
Strothers Miller. manager Barber As
phalt Co: Gilbert Kelly, connected with
the editorial department of the publish
ing house Of Scott and Forsman. of Chi
cago, and Dettus W. Edwards, OF the
New York Herald.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
NOTES OF THE SCHOOL

Public attention and public school in.
terest center. about the competitive drill
Of high school cadets at American League
Park tomorrow and Tuesday. Every
captain. officer, and private has worked
at his best pace and will enter the field
confident of success.
On Tuesday evening after the pennant
IT, awarded the successful company, the
boys will be feasted at their respective
schools by the members of the faculty,
assisted by senior girls. Later in the
evening the entire student body will as
semble for speech-making, school songs,
and a general good time.
DR.. Davidson has nearly completed his
round Of school visits, having attended \
session of almost every school under his
supervision. The special work Of teach
ers is now receiving his attention.
Graduation exercises Of Central High
School will be held at Continental Hall
on the afternoon Of June Is. The girls
have been requested to appear in mex
pensive gowns Of white or some very
light material Admission Will be by
card invitation only.
Normal School No. /, will hold its COM
mencement exercises at Continental Hall,
June 1s, at 4:3O O'Clock. The exercises at
Mckinley, Business, Eastern and West
ern will be held in the assembly halls Of
the respective schools.
S. n. Ely has been conducting a series
OF spelling examinations in his division
during the week. From twenty-five to
fifty words, carefully selected from the
course, have been given as a test in
every grade.
The Special Child Club entertained
DR.. Davidson and Mrs. Davidson and
Supervisor W. B. Patterson and Mrs
Patterson at a closing banquet at SO
p Street Friday evening.
Wallach School devoted its association
meeting Wednesday evening to Summer
Activities for School Children" Volun-
teers offered their services for teaching
girls crocheting, mending and embroidery.
Others agreed TO look after the boys and
girls on picnics, excursions and sports
suitable to the hot season. Instruction
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
THE ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR

peetations Of the COMMITTEES having the
matter in hand. Brother Mcbride has
prepared very full and interesting re-
port relating TO the past, present, and
hoped-for future Of the lodge. which ne
VIII present at the rally Remember
ing the past history OF the lodge. Il Is
hoped by the present officers that the
reunion tomorrow evening viii be the
commencement OF larger attendance OF
the members.
II has been reported to the grand sec
retary OF ]. o. o. +. that wednesday
night a representation from the grand
lodge Of Maryland viii visit Federal city
Lodge, No. 20. and Columbia Lodge. No.
10, and present request for said lodges
to confer the second and third degrees
upon a large class Of candidates IN b. .
timoEe, Nd, on the evening OF June y,
in the Odd Fellows Temple in said city.
Should the invitation be accepted, It Is
quite probable that Federal City LodEe
VIII confer the second. and Columbia
Lodge the third degree. and that a large
representation from many OF the Wash
ington lodges wTn accompany the degree
teams, and be present to witness the
work
The Washington herald., 1912-05-26
He SECRET AND FRATERNAL SOCIETIES
THE MASONIC CALENDAR.


/ Lamond. and Past Grand Matron Mrs.
Aleena Lamond, OF this jurisdiction.
The High Priests Association Of Royal
Arch Mssons OF the District, were the
guests Of Eureka Chapter. No. 4, K. A.
n, at its stated convocation last Fri
day night
A picked team from the association
conferred the Royal Arch degree. which
Is the first time this association has con-
ferred this degree in the jurisdiction.
Grand High Priest Jacobus 5. Jones
and his associate Grand Chapter or1cers
were present, as were also many past
high priests. Remarks were made al
the buffet supper by Grand High Priest
Jaeobus S. Jones, and Past Grand High
Priests Kenton N, Harper. Henry X
Hubbard of the association
The supper was served by the ladies
OF Esther Chapter. .. Z. =.