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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23

There were crowds wherever he went. It was in his speech at the ball grounds that Colonel Roosevelt denounced the statement that he was seeking to destroy representative government.
 We do not Dull other men down. Col onel Roosevelt declared. T know per fcctly we'll that we cannot get up by pulling others down. We don't want to do it. But at the same time" he added. we don't want anyone else to trample on JUS in getting up. We are merely proceeding upon the assumption that the average man is fit to rule him self, People have said we want to do away with representative government. We do not. We want to make the gov ernment represent us, not misrepresent us"
 Colonel Roosevelt today sent tribute to the memory of Gen. William Booth, head of the Salvation Army. to the Sal vat, ms Army's headquarters here. The colonel spoke of entertaining General Booth at the White House and added
 ''I wafched with keen satisfaction the growth amone all classes of men ani women of a sentiment of understanding and respect fer his aims and of admira- tion for his achievements. He did q great service to humanity and lived a life which has put all of us under obli- gation to hini.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
TAX RAISES WILL BE
 CARRIED ID COURTS

Montgomery, August '22.-f Specially Citizens of Montgomery eounty will rs- sort to the courts to determine. whether or not the state tax commission has au- thorlty to make raises in the county. coniention is that practically all property in the county was raised by the board of equalization. less than two years ago. and that the law says no two raises can be made In county in two years. @
 The state tax commission has issued ei- 'ations to G0l persons calling upon tfem to show cause why their property should not be raised. The board proposes to make raises amounting 10 between s5,0ea.- 000 and Sl0.10g. .0OQ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
GREENVILLE GINS
 BEGIN OPERATIONS
Several Bales Already Go Through Ginning Process-Stills Dis
 covered in Butler

Creenvile, August 22.-(speciaL) )-The Greenville gins have all begun opera ton and several bales of cotton have been ginned. The ginning plants have changed hands this season. w. NJ. Me- Gehee, formerly proprietor of the Niece hee Gin company. has sold out to the Hartley Brothers company and the Green vile Gin company has been boaght by MT. McGehee. The Peoples gin continues under the same management.
 k. Y. Mckenzie leaves this afternoon for New York where he goes for the pur- pose of purchasing the fall and winter line of goods for the J NJ Mckenzie com rany.
 United States Deputy Marshas sheeiian and Winter came to Greenville today Thes went out to the plantation of R. White, about eight miles southeast of Gre.nvile and discovered two whisky stills ard cask of beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23

ment in the political situation and any proposition which grows out of this teamwork Is a matter that requires Il little thought and eXamination,' he continued.
 What Is the peculiar combination ?e demanded Senator Williams
 "The peculiar combination is the sen- ator from Mississippi and tue senator from Missouri and the senator from Pennsylvania," retorted MT Pondexter.
 "The joint efforts of these three sen ators brings out into very clear re- lief the one issue that there Is in the politics of the country today-upon the one side those measures of purpose and of improvement In political conditions which are represented by Colonel Roosevelt. his platform and his can didacy and measures opposed to 1t.
 "It has brought out the fact that those who are working in harmony and ip conjunction in opposition to that platform and those measures are the senators l have just named and the about 1t is the apparent un- derstanding and harmony with which this combination works"
 Senator Reed declared the demands were to uncover republican support of cufnmins and Senator Poindexter to tell anything he knew about the use Of money or patronage In behalf Of President Taft at the Chicago conven- ton.
 "Whenever one republican will tell on another I'm going to help him. said Senator Reed.
 Senator Poindexter insisted that Sen- ator Penrose and Senator Reed were both "conhning their attacks to Col onel Roosevelt"
 "The candidate who was nominated at Chicago by the black belt delegates and the delegates from the territories seems to have been obscured in this debate" he said.
 Senator Reed declared that the dem ocrats had the confession from one man that he had handled funds of the trusts and i've propose to have 1t proved of his guilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
SEAMEN RESENT
 SPEECH ON TITANIC DISASTER

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 22. Indignation aroused among British sea- men by the remarks of United States Senator William A. smith of Michigan, chairman of the senatorial committee that investigated the Titanic steamship disaster was expressed by the Imperial Service Guild which says the letter was withheld until the judgment of Lord Mersey, president of the British Board of Trade, was pronounced 'I am dir ected by the guild which is the greatest representative body of citizens and of fiders of the British Merchant Service men, the letter says, Ito inform you Of the profound indignation which pre- 1ails throughout that service at the malevolence which characterized your speech on your report of your committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Escaped Prisoner Captured

Motorcycle Officers Darnell and Flaw kins have arrested an escape from Wal- ker county. A few days ago oscar Odum a negro. was arrested by the above of ficers and charged with exceeding the speed limit. He was found not guilty and was about to secure his release when telegram from Jasper. Ala. asked the police to hold him as he was wanted for two indictments of assault with in- tent to murder Last night Deputy
 Sheriff and Jail Warden l. II, Sides arr rived iu Birmingham for the removal of the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
COOSA BAPTISTS MEET
 AT HEPZIBAH CHURCH

Coosa River Baptist association met in it's tive nty-ninth annual session with Hep z.haii church about nine miles west of Tallsdega yesterday with John C. Will Hams, moderator. About 90 churches were represented and the reports show the denomination to be in a healthy state.
 The next session of the association will ty county in September, 1913 John c. Williams was reelected moderator. S. ]. Strock of Lincoln, clerk. and J r, Pope of MIlsonville treasurer, who win serve until the next meeting.
 Rev F. w. Barnett of the Alabama Baptist W. B. Crumpton of the state mission board and Hendrix from Howard coIlere were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum

Every act Is a good act and moro than one of them are great acts at the Orpheum this week. There is com edy or music in every act and some times both They divide honors with the large audiences which are making this a record breaking week. The bill includes the Three Tyres. the Four Masons, the Heidelberg quartet. Spen- cer and Williams and the Prosit Duo. The Orpheum is well ventilated ex- cellently cooled and in every way delightful place to spend q summer afternoon or evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23

which inquired into the loss Of the Titanic.
 Had your recrlmnatons and criti- cisms been confined to those really re- sponsble for grave laxity in the way of obsolete regulations, or the omission 10 make such in order 10 keep pace with the modern developments of merchant shipping. your committee, and your re- marks would have done a great public service, but when, without a shred of evidence or particle of truth you ae- otse officers of the British mercantile riarne of despicable eowardice. we deem lf requisite to repel such odious inslnlia tons, whilst we would suggest that their falsity is such as to, minimize very great ly the importance which otherwise would have been attached to the report of your committee and your own speech"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
COLONEL WALKER
 DEFEATS PARKER

Atlanta, August 22.-official returns re- ceived late tonight show that colonel Randall Walker has received the con- eressional nomination in the eleventh district. defeating Judge T. J. Parker of Waycross.
 Although early returns indicated tho defeat of Nash R. Broyles for judge of the state court of appeals. official re- turns show that he has defeated Judge '. R. Pottle oi Early by large major uy. -- :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
False Declares Perkins

New York, August 22.-When the statement of Senator Penrose regarding an underwriting of s3OO0o00 to capture the republican national convention was read to George w. Perkins tonight he said:
 Ut is preposterous statement with out word of truth in it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
JEWELS PRESENTED
 ID PAST MASTERS
Special Session of Selma Masons Wednesday-Vet-
 erans Meet Tonight

Selma. August 2.-tSpecial. .)-During a special communication of the members of Selma Fraternal lodge No. 27, A. F. & A. M, held Wednesday night jewels were presented to several past masters. Af- ter the presentation ceremonies the members enjoyed a luncheon and the evening proved a most pleasant one.
 The presentation speech was made by the senior warden of the lodge Col. W. w. Quarles who acted as worshipful master. On behalf of the past masters the response was made by Col. H. s. D. Mallory. The past masters and others present also made short addresses.
 Those who were presented with jewels were as follows: Dr. E.. B.. Ward, Dr. E. w Patton, Col H. s. D. Mallory, A. ". Acker,. Sr., John Moffett, Louis Ben ish, Benjamin J. Schuster, Frank sam uel w II. Trimby and Louis W. Hub bard.
 very auiet home wedding was that of Herbert Brown and Mrs. Jenn,e Browns lee. which took place at the home of Mrs. Frank Brown on Alabama street at $ O. clock Wednesday night. MT. Brown is well known citizen of Selma, while Mrs. Brown has been a. resident of the city fcs the past six years.
 At the meeting of the members Of Camp Jones, United Confederate veterans. to- morrow matters pertaining to the hold ing of the annual reunion of the veterans Of Alabama in Selma during .he middle of Oc.obes will be discussed. During the meeting the necessary committees wilt be appointed and a general discussion of plans will be engaged in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
INJURIES RECEIVED
 IN DIVING ARE FATAL

Carrolton, August 22.-tspecial. )-Ben- nie Manning. the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Manning Of Reform. died at two o'clock this morning, death having resulted from an injured spine caused by divinginto shallow water sev- CT al weeks ago. The body will be carried back to their old home at Ethelvlle. where interment will be made ths after noon.
 The cotton crop in this immediate sec ton continues to improve and a good yield is expected. No worms have made tkeir appearance in this county to de- stroy the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Absurd, Says T. R.

Nilkesbarre, Pa, August 22.-Asked 1T he was willing to go before the Senate in vestigating committee to testify in the Penrose statement that the Standard oil company made contributions to the re publican national campaign funds in l9ol and 1908, Theodore Roosevelt declared the matter was absurd and ridiculous. Tele- grams from Mr Cortelyou was enough to confirm his statements, said MT. Roose- a.alt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
PERSONAL

Miss Anita Dunnam of Woodlawn who has been spending the past week ir Attalla. Ala. visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. A Noogin. has returned to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Burns Recoyers

Denver. Col, August 22.-Detective Will nam J. Burns, entirely recovered from an attack of mild ptomaine poisoning left Lere today for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Tonight's Band Programme

Napprs band will give this programme in Capitol park tonight: / March. Spirit of Independence, ,"-Holz- mann.
 Overture. Poet and Peasant" Suppe Intermezzo, After Sunset Pryor. Waltz, Blue Danube.' Strauss. Solo. Beautiful Lady tby requesD. F. Nappi
 1NTERMISSfON. Selection. "The Chocolate Soldier, . Strauss.
 Reverie. Melody of Love- Ensel- mann.
 Quartette.. "Riaolefto.' Verdi. selection. Spring Maid Reinhardt. Medley. Remicks Hits" No. s, Rem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Requires Thought

This dramatic scene witnessed here this afternoon being played between he leading representatives of the dem ocratic party and the leader of the old republican machine of Pennsyl- yania, is q very unexpected develop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD WILL TESTIFY BEFORE
 THE SUBCOMMITTEE
tcontlnued From Page one,

 ator Penrose, announcing an enclosure of s25,00t bore date of october IS, 1904. Can the senator state whether the sl00, 900 which was also paid by the Standard oil people was paid on or prior to the 18th day of OctoberY he asked.
 Senator Penrose said he thought 1t was paid Ion or about that time, per haps little time before"
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P|LFERED
4 Husband II Bis Mothers
Automobile

-
Huntington, W. Va, Sept. 5-Many
q young swain has stolen wife, but
Il remained for pretty Ethel Byrd. Of
0rifiithsville, a widow Of 26 summers,
TO reverse the usual order of things
and pilfer husband for herself when
an antagonistic parent refused sane.
ton to the wedding pact.
Young Goff Yates, 20 years old. son
Of Mrs. Henry Yates, courted the pret.
ty widow, and they decided to elope.
Mrs. Yates. the watchful mother, oh.
jected and foiled the young couple by
using the telephone freely.
The couple returned home and the
widow then got in her fine hand. Ap'
propriating the automobile belonging
to Mrs. Yates from the garage. she
hurriedly hunted up her sweetheart
and the two made midnight ride to
Gallipolis. Ohio, in record time, where
they were wed.
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@. v. McBroom Is still slowly failing
In health.
Mr.. and Mrs, william Wein OF New
ark. o., have been visiting with Lee
and Fred Tucker.
II. II. Rinehart and Lewis Dewitt
are both preparing to put dwellings on
their farms just northwest OF town.
Mr., and Mrs. Clarence McKown OF
Cleveland are spending a few days
with relatives here.
Mr. Leonard Smothers OF Little
Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Albert Smoth.
ers and daughter OF Eureka, Mich, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Gardner OF Mar
engo, o., are visiting with Edward
Smothers and family.
Mt, Liberty school opened Monday
with Miss Iva Clutter OF Lock and
Miss Grace Cotton OF Centerburg. as
teachers.
Mrs. Lawrence Shaffer has i'm
proved some In health.
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being suit filed In the Mercer Com.
mon Pleas Court In June, 1904, to re-
cover valuable farm lands in the
southern part Of this county.
Judge Cameron ordered the claims
and demands Of the plaintiffs be de.
clared null and void and that the do
fendants' title to said lands be Quieted
against the plaintiffs. The slaves of
the late John Randolph. of Roanoke.
Halifax county, Virginia, sued to re-
cover almost 1000 acres of land in the
southern part Of this county, valued at
over 100000. Randolph died at Roam.
oke and his will was destroyed by fire
when the old Richmond courthouse.
was burned at the evacuation of the
troops during the close Of the Civil
War. The slaves who were freed by
the General Court of Virginia were
transported down the Ohio to Cincin.
natl.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
EXPLOSION
Of Boiler Of Traction Engine
On Road Way
Results 10 Death Of Two
Men And Injury OF Third
(Millersburg Republican,


Albert Miller, aged 20, was instant
ly killed. and Harry Boltz, aged 10,
was fatally scalded by the explosion
OF the boiler of traction engine near
the home OF Charles Stucky, on the
Stone Creek and Ragersville road, a
few miles east Of Baltic, about nine
o'clock Monday morning. Boltz lived
about five hours after the accident.
The threshing outfit was owned by
William Miller, father of Albert Miller,
and was being moved from the farm of
Charles Stucky to the farm of Adam
Hisrich. Miller was acting as engin-
eer. His death was instantaneous and
practically. every bone in his body
was broken. Boltz was the fireman
and was badly scalded. the flesh on his
back being literally cooked.
Harry Stucky, who was riding on
the water tank. which was attached to
the engine. was thrown about twenty
feet and painfully injured.
While the cause OF the accident il
unknown, the boiler was an old one,
having been In use for many years. Z
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dent, followed with speech, which
created the widest enthusiasm and
great demonstrations.
Lieutenant GOVERNOR. j. Tabor
OF Belmont.
Secretary OF State-John l.. Sulli.
van of Colunbiana.
Auditor of State-Chas. l.. Allen Of
Marion.
State Treasurer-Wm. Kirtley Jr.
of Defiance.
In accepting nomination for secre-
tary OF state, Sullivan announced his
withdrawal from the Republican
ticket as the nominee for the same
office.
Attorney General--Robert r. Nevin
of Montgomery.
Two names were presented for con.
grsssman-at.large-Frank W.. Woods
of Medina and Randolph Walton Of
Franklin.
First ballot-Woods 5S5, Walton
59t. Necessary for choice 6O2.
Walton was nominated on second
ballot.
Dairy and Food Commissioner-Ed,
Baker of Athens.
Judges Of Supreme Court-E. f..
Erskine of Jefferson and r. NJ. Wana.
maker OF Summit.
Clerk of Supreme Court-Chas. T,
Bromley of Hamilton.
Convention adjourned ut $780,
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AGRICULTURE
Chosen By Most Of The
Freshman Class
Total Enrolment Of high
School Reaches 442

The total enrolment of the high
school has reached 442 pupils and in
dications point out that this will be
the best year In the history Of the
school.
Supt J. 3. Alan stated this after.
noon that ll6 out Of the l50 odd
pupils In the freshman class had
elected to take the new course In az
riculture. offered for the first time
this yeer. This is very gratifying
and shows wonderful interest In
that most instructive study.
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HURDLER
Of No Mean Ability Is This
Horse

Kansas City. Mo-, Sept. 5-Miss EN-,
ma Riger, 20 years old. Is proud OF the
steeple chase training her riding horse
has received.
Ills latest effort failed. but Miss RI
ger isn't discouraged, She was riding at
II fast gait west on Sixteenth street
about o o'clock. A collision became
imminent with a motor car driven by
William McSherry, an attorney, Of Ok
lahoma City.
The horse reared and jumped. II
landed In the rear seat of the motor
car. Miss Riger was thrown heavily
to the ground.
After treatment by DR.. C. C. Wilson
Miss Riger was able to mount her
horse and ride away. McSherry es'
capped without injury. The motor car
was damaged about 5000.
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to bring one lady.


"""The Woman's Relief Corps will
meet Friday evening, September 9Th.
at 1880. The members are urged to
be present to make preparations for
the annual inspection.
~s"The Missionary Society Of the
Vine street church of Christ will meet
meet Friday at $3.50 p. M. at the
church.
+**The Ladies' Aid Society of the
NJ. p. church will meet Friday after
noon at the church.
'""The Baptist Missionary Society
will meet at the home of Mrs. C. G..
Harris at the corner of Pleasant and
Park streets Friday afternoon, Sep
tember 9Th, at $3.50 o'clock.
+""The Knox County w. C. T. U.
convention will be held In the NJ. E..
church at Amity September 11th and
18th. Mrs. Katherine Gebhardt will
be present and assist as state worker.
Let each union take notice and presi.
dents and delegates attend.
o.
+''The Knights and Ladies' of Sc.
curity will meet Friday evening at
1880 o'clock In the National Union
hall. There will be several candidates
for initiation.
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Soup Extra mary.

MIRA Mayneld was interviewing an
applicant for the position Of cook.
"Can you make all kinds Of sweets,
entrees and soupsT' she asked. "Oh.
yes, mum" said tho applicant. "Do
you make good mock turtle soupf"
"Oh. yes, mump Experience had
made Mrs. MayHeld little distrust-
ful. "rell me how you would set
about It." she said. swell. Of course.
mum, like anybody else would" "But
how would you make III" persisted
the lady. "Why. num-" said the cook.
making q bold guess, "my way h to
make good strong soup nrst with
anything ] 'appen to have, then while
It Is on tho boil throw the young
mock turtles In. mum!"-London Ex.
press.
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OLD SUIT
Begun 10 1864 Over Uprising
OF Slaves
Finally Reaches A Conclusion
In An Ohio Court

Celina. o., Sept. 5--A suit which be-
gan In May, 1864. when Mordecai Bart
ley, of Richland county, then Governor
OF Ohio, offered the services of state
militia to quell an uprising caused by
negro slaves attempting to settle in
Mercer county, and which settlement
was protested by the white residents,
had its first real legal decision here
today. when Judge John P. Cameron,
Of Defiance. rendered his decision In
the case of Joseph Morton, York Ry.
al, ct al. W. Gerhard Kessens, ct al.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

Eggs 24c, butter 26c.

Eggs 24c, butter 26c.
When in Mt. Vernon don't forget to
stop at the Log Cabin for best rs
cent dinner in city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph c. Ringwalt
went to Columbus Thursday morning
to spend the day.
Mr.. d. s. Workman of Buckeye City
spent Wednesday in the city on bust.
ness.
Messrs. n. c. Devin and F. l.. Beam
went to Columbus Thursday morning
on business.
Mr.. A. l.. Baker Of Lancaster, Ohio,
made business visit in Mt. Vernon
Wednesday.
DR.. Lester Ogg went to Columbus
Thursday morning to visit for a few
days with friends.
Mr.. Joseph Weaver of st. Louisville,
Ohio, is making weeks visit with
Mr.. Carroll Conard of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mergen Of GAINESVILLE
visited with friends in Mt. Vernon
over Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thude McNabb were
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. David
Snider of New Castle Sunday.
Henry Cha.les of Vincent, Ind, is
visiting Mr.. ard Peter Collins of West
Sugar street.
Sunday school and services will be
resumed in Bell Chapel, Gambler, o.,
Sunday at 2 p. m.
The box office at the Grand theatre
will be open all day Friday and Sat
urday for the sale of reserved seats
for The Servant In the House, which
will be produced Saturday evening.
Miss Hazel Banning returned to Co.
lumbus Thursday morning after hav-
ing spent the summer with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Banning. Of
West High street.
Cut rates on all watch repairing.
Main spring 75c; cleaning 75c; crys.
tails 15c; Jewels. 25c to 75c. Work
guaranteed ] year. Owens. corner
Main and Gambler streets--up stairs.
A petition has been filed with the
board Of elections praying for the d.
visions of Pleasant township into two
voting precincts. The board will
hear the merits of the petition on
Sept 81.
The work of grading the extension
OF pike east of town has been finished
and the road is now ready for the
stone. II is hoped to get the pike
finished this fall Centerburg Ga.
zette.
Mr.. George Spearman arrived home
Wednesday evening after a trip to
Kansas City, Mo-, and Omaha. Ne.
braska. While In Kansas City he
acted as representative of the local
Moose lodge at the national conven.
tion Of the l.. o. o. NJ.
X. II. Brumback was arrested by
Chief Of Police Clements Wednesday
afternoon on a charge of exceeding
the speed limit In his automobile
When arraigned before Mayor Per.
rine, he pleaded guilty and was fined
IS and costs.