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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
TELEPHONE CABLES WEST ARE BROKEN Lines Broken This Morning to West End and
 Bessemer

Every telephone in Bessemer, Powderly and West End was out of service this morning between midnight and o'clock. when the cable between Birmingham and those points was broken. According to the officials of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company the cable was first damaged in the ranstorm yesterday evening about C o'clock but this was not noticed because the cable held to- gether until about II 50 when it's saggins weight forced the weakened strands apart.
 A special force of linemen and cable men were detailed to work on the broken cable at once. and they had it ready for service at 3 o'clock. although the cablo
 itself is not fully repaired. The police department suffered considerably on ac- count of the impaired telephone service. The mounted officers at West End caught a burglar and had to come all the way to Birmingham 10 put him in Jail. and the sergeant at the desk in Chief Bode- ker's o:ice was unable to give out the orders to the men in West End and Pow deIty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
CLOSE RACE IN
 KANSAS ELECTION

Topeka Kan, August S.-Although United States Senator Charles Curtis has, upon the face of returns, up to late tonight. a popular majority of between 1000 and 5000 votes. he probably has lost In his fight for renomination for his seat in the Senate.
 Gov. W. R. Stubbs. his opponent, ac- cording 10 tonights returns. has 90 legislative districts out of f65 in the state. and as senators are nominated under the Kansas law. by pluralty of legislative districts, Stubbs seems to have won
 The Curtis forces do not concede de- feat, but have issued statement warning workers over the state to watch the official count closely.
 The democratic gubernatorial nom ination was still in doubt tonight, both J. B. Billiard and George II. Hedges, the leading candidates. claiming 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
SAYS JOHNSON WILL
 RE-ENTER THE RING

Chicago. August s.-Alderman Al Tear ney tonight said that Jack Johnson had agreed to fight Sam Langford and Sam Mcvey in Australia under certain con ditons, as yet not compiled with by Pro moter w. H. Mcintosh.
 Johnson told representatives of Me Intosh that he had an offer of s40.0O0 for fights with Langford and McVey would be acceptable to him provided he were given s5O0o for training expenses and three round trip tickets to Australia, and pro- vided that s10oOo were deposited with me- Tearney said. He chose me as kehold- CT because I had guided him In business investments. l have no connection witt the promotion.
 After Johnson had issued his ulti- matum Mc1ntoshs representatives came for references. That is the last I heard of the proposition"
 Johnson refused to affirm the report that he would re-enter the ring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
DRUGGIST ARRESTED
 ON SERIOUS CHARGE

New York. August S.-That detectives have been investigating the selling of fraudulent drugs by druggists through out the country was revealed by Herman A Metz today one time city comptroller who on Wednesday caused the arrest of a Brooklyn druggist MT. Metz said the investigation had shown that % per cent Of the druggists in this country were in- volyed and that 500 arrests are expected soon. The detectives have been work ing under the direction of MT. Metz and Antony Gref. representing importers and of drugs. The charge is made that druggists use harmful substi- tutes in preparing prescriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
 MEMORIAL FOR WILBUR WRIGHT

Dayton, O.. August s.-Two Greek col umns will be erected at Simms station between this city and Xenia, as Wright memorial, if members of the Wright me morial commission have their way. The columns will mark the exact spot where the first heavier than air flying ma chine, carrying man, rose from the ground.
 It Is proposed also to erect q marble coliseum. closely following the lines of the Greek pantheon. as a han Of fame The latter will be built from funds col leeted throughout the civilized world. The columns. however, will be donated by money raised in this city. the home of the Wrights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
QUESTIONS IDEA
 OF BIBLE STORY

Asbury, N. J., August sold time literal acceptance of the version in the Old Testament of the flood was questioned today when the Rev. Dr. Robert w. Rogers, professor in Drew Theological seminary, in an address before the Bible institute in the young peoples temple, Ocean Grove. declared that the Hebrew version of the episode was undoubtedly taken from the original Babylonian story and that the recital was used in the Bible merely as a parable to convey greater truths.
 It's only a story, used as 2 parable to convey Q great truth" he said. "fhe story's nothing; ] don't care whether you believe 1t or not. but believe the main idea it contains-the Knowledge of God. Whether the flood stretched over the earth i9 of no consequence. It probably was only in the valley where those early people lived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
DEATH SENTENCE
 FOR ELEVEN YEARS

Reading, Pa, August s.-After spend- ing more than II years in prison under sentence of death for the murder of her husband, efforts are about to be made to obtain pardon for Mrs. Kate Edwards on the ground that she has made suffi- cient atonement. The case of Mrs. Ed wards is remarkable In that four gov ernors of Pennsylvania have failed to take final action in fixing a day for the woman's execution. Mrs. Edwards and a negro were convicted of first degree murder for the killing of her husband Both were sentenced to be hanged. The negro finally was freed. The woman was refused a pardon.
 Shortly after her arrest a child was born to Mrs Edwards. This happened in the county jail. The child was sent to a southern institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Finals in Golf Match

Manchester, Vt, August S.-Several of those looked upon as favorites for the final round of match play for the presidents cup met defeat today in the second round on the Ekwanok clubs links H. L. Edward of Dallas, Tex, was among the defeated, losing to b. w. Houston. Jr., up and to play. Other survivors are R. Gordon, II. w. stucklen, both of Braeburn; T. Nj. Sherman. Yahundasis; D. w. Corkran, Baltimore: C. H. Gardner, Agawam; w. J. Travis, Garden City, and F. A. Mar tin, Ekwanok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
File Immense Mortgage

St. Louis, August S.--A s200, 100000 mortgage secured by 40 year gold bonds bearing not more than per cent interest was filed today by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway company. The mortgage is to the Union Trust company of New York and B. F. Edwards of St. Louis Is trus- tee for the bondholders. The mortgage covers all the rolling stock and other physical equipment of the property. At the same time $25,00s.00 mortgage held by the Guaranty Trust company of New York on an issue of improve ment bonds was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
To Amend Patent Law

Washington. August s--Two pllls os t,anrssantafive T, Harrison of New York, amending the patent laws were presented to the House today. They are aimed at the suppression of improvements in pat, ents by the original patentee. One Dill gives a patentee of an improvement the r,oht to go into a United States district court and sue for the right Of manuiac- ture The court, should it find for the plaintiff, would appraise the value of the original patented devise and sell it to the latest inventor. The other bill gives the United States government the right of suit to vacate a patent to bring about the manufacture of the improved patented article,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Deaths and Funerals
Lille Adams

Lille Adams. age 37 years, died at . local hospital last night at 7:5o o'cioca. Tine remains were taken to the establish- ment of the Johns Undertaking company to await funeral arrangements The hos ! ital authorities could offer no informa- ton as to the indentity of the deceased. other than the name given above and that she had formerly resided at the corner of Avenue A and Eighteenth street. The city authorities will take the matter up and try to locate the relatives of the deceased. Pending action by the city. the body will be held at the parlors of the undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
TAFT ON TRAIN
 WITH ROOSEVELT

Cleveland, August S-The Lake Shore train for New York, with Theodore Roosevelt aboard. bound for Oyster Bay, was held here II minutes tonight, awaiting the arrival of Mrs. William II. Taft from Clncinnnti, where she had attended the funeral of her father, Judge Heron
 Mrs. Taft. her sister Mrs. McI.augh- lin of Pittsburg, and Charlie Taft. boarded the train by which Colonel Roosevelt was travelling and proceeded on their way to the Presidents sum . mer home at Beverly, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
O'Dell to Testify

Washington, August S.-Former Cover nor B. B. O'Dell of New York has noti- fled the Senate committee Investigating contributions that he will testify next Wednesday, Mir. O'Dell was state repub- lican chairman in 1904. The committee wants to ask him particularly about Ed ward H. Harriman's contribution to the republican cause in 1904
 Former Representative w. s. Cowherd who has just won the democratic nomi- nation for governor of Missouri, Will testl- fy before tho committee soon, as will Rep resentative J. T. Lloyd of the same state They had charge of democratic cam paigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
MANY BANKERS
 ATTEND BANQUET

New York. August S.-One hundred and fifty members and guests of the newly formed investment bankers association dined at hotel here tonight. The as- sociation. desisned primarily 10 protect the investing public, was launched this afternoon by representatives of several hundred leading investment houses of the country. Among it's main aims are efforts 10 obtain greater uniformity and control by states in laws governing the issue Of securities and concerted action to stamp out frau1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Expenses for L0rimer

Washington, August S.-An allow ance oe s35,O00 or $40,0OO may be made by the Senate to help William Lori mer defray the expenses of his three year fight to retain his seat.
 MT. Lorimer has turned in bills amounting to s100000 or s125,000 They have been referred to the Investigating committee, which will make state ment to the Senate tomorrow that cer- tain items amounting to nearly s40000 would be a fair allowance if any be 1la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Appalling Mistake

From the Chicago Tribune.
 At the prayer meeting the other night" confded Mrs. Goodsole. wife of the pastor. Brother Jollifer made the most awful blunder you ever heard of"
 What was it?'' inquired Mrs. Har- desty.
 sEte started the hymn. Tell Me the old. old story 10 the tune of "Has Any body Here Seen Keily?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
OLD COMPANY
 TO CLOSE DOORS

San Francisco, August S-The Contl- mental Building and Loan association, one of the oldest and largest on the Pa ojfic coast. will close it's doors tomorrow At a stormy session of the board of directors this afternoon John S. Walker, state building and loan commissioner, served notice that he had found the as sociatlon insolvent. and would take over ife affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
1Wff~~r~ Sssrag ss 2
 Small Hope for Peace

Mexico City, Mex, August S.-Little hope Is expressed in the capital of a settlement of the Zapatista rebellion in spite of the preparations for a peace conference. The three commissioners who are to plead with the rebel leader left today for Fl Jueguero, the place agreed upon, near Cuautla, in the state of Morelos, for the meeting. but un- officially it is reported here that Za- pata will have difficulty in keeping his men in line even if he should agree to any terms involving less than the resignation of Madero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Women on Committee

Chicago, August S.-Woman suffrage was insured voting strength on the progressive party national committee today when four women were officially elected members of the committee. They are: Miss Jean Gordon. New Or leans; Miss Jane Addams, noted set tlement worker. Chicago Miss Frances Kellar. chief of the immigration in- spection bureau. New York; Mrs Charles D. Blaney, San Francisco wom- an suffragist and delegate to both the republican national convention and the progressive party national convention
 Woman delegates who participated In the convention held a caucus and selected the four representatives of their sex to serve on the national com- mittee of the new party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
End Merchants' Convention

Atlanta, August 8.-A barbecue at Ponce De Leon park today marked the close of the second annual convention of the Southern Merchants association At the morning session ]. K. orr Of Atlanta was reelected president. J. II. Crouch of Griffin. Ga, was named vice president. and Harry T. Moore of At lanta, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Bad Fire in Juarez

El Paso. Tex. August Sire in Juarez this forenoon destroyed bust ness property valued al s50,000. This is the second big fire on the main street in two days Whether the fire was in- cendlary or accidental has not been de- termined. Juarez has no fire depart ment and since the rebel occupancy the Fl P9so fire department has declined to respond to alarms from that side of inc river
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 William J. Burns Is Active
 Alderman Curran. chairman of the special committee of the board of al- dermen appointed to investigate police conditions said that the committee would call before 1t not only gamblers but the owners of places where gam bling went on. We intend to reach landlords who rent their buildings for illegal purposes" MT. Curran said. This may hit some whose names are written high in what we call social circles. But if they know to what purpose their premises are being used they should be made to testify, and If they do not they should be glad to get information upon the subject. NO date has been selected for the nrst meeting of the committed.
 Detective William J. Burns admitted his men had been taking part in the investigation. Agents of his own, ne said had been working to secure evl- dence that protection money was De ing collected from keepers of disorder lv houses'' and gambling establish ments. while other of his agents had secured positions as walters in the ho- tel in front of which Rosenthal met death.
 q have uncovered MT. Burns said. "a lot of evidence that will startie the public when IL cOultS up
 Call for Mass Meeting
 rbe formal call for a citizens mass ,,aating at rooper union next Wednesday night to open campaign 10 rlo the cHy of gambling and other forms Of iawiess- ness was issued tonight. Besides the prominent men heretofore named as leao- ing the movement, among them Jacoo Fl schiff. Lyman Abbott, Hamilton Holt, .J Horace White and Prof F elk Adler. the signers of th, call include four women, Mrs. c. H. MaolSay. Mrs. w. H. Baldwin IT,. Mrs. c. II. Israels and Miss Maude F. Miner.
 A memorandum accompanying the call says:
 Protection of life and property is the basic duty of government. Recent de- velopments show degree of lawlessness that vitally threatens the community.
 'It is apparent to any one who has followed the course of events that a trea- sonable connection again exists between some elements Of the police and organ ized crime.
 Tt is essential that every citizen or of ficia having any information Of value concerning present conditions shall be en- couraged to make these facts known in the confidence that he will be protected against terrorism. Such confidence can be inspired only by the expression of the present overwhelming public sentiment through movement of the character con- templated by the proposed mass meeting
 Harry Pollock one of the witnesses before the grand jury today is said to have told the jurymen he was sent d- rectlv to Becker at police Headquarters by Jack Rose to tell the lieutenant of Roses hiding place.
 Rose in his confession. declared he secluded himself in Pollocks apartment after the murder Reports were cur rent tonight that seven indictments for murder in connection with the case were likely to be reported soon by the grand jury.
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the-Gulf Deep Waterways association. He promised to deliver an address in St. Louis early in September
 Colonel Roosevelt will go at once to oyster Bay. He said he hoped to have a rest of a few days before his cam paign trips begin and that he would sec as few persons as possible at Saga more Hill.
 When Colonel Roosevelt's train reached Elkhart, Ind, several hundred persons were at the station. They gave him such noisy welcome that he WAS unable to give even a small speech
 The method by which Roosevelt leaders in Pennsylvania expect to keep control of the republican state organization at the same time to work for the election of Colonel Roosevelt was explained to- day by E. N. Vanvalkenburgh of Phila- delphia. MT. Vanvalkenberg said the re- publican candidates for state offices would be placed also on the Washington's party ticket, together wits as many of the re- publican candidates for Congres as would pledge themselves to support the progress sive ticket. MT. Films organization will thus support both the republican state ticket and the Washington party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Elect Officers in Denver

Colorado Springs, August S.-Clarence F. Martin of Matrinsburg, w. Va, and John F. Martin of Green Bay, Wis, were elected new members of the board of di- rectors of the Knights of Columbus at q business session of the supreme council here today. Daniel Griffin of Brooklyn, N Y., and William H. Gulliver. Portland. Me, were reelected to the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Wool Veto Message

Washington, August S.-Both the steel and wool bills were received at the White House during the Presidents absence and were ready for his scrutiny today. It was said tonight that the wool veto mes sage practically is ready to be sent to Congress and may go in tomorrow. The steel schedule veto will follow # probably bfeore Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
CHINESE CELEBRATE
 THE ANNIVERSARY

Columbus, O.. August s.-Sun Joly, a Chinese merchant, got permission of the I olice to celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of the Chinese republic and tonight exploded 10000 packages ot firecrackers in front of his place of busi- ness Six Chinese assisted Sun Joiy and it was estimated that 21O,00D crackers were exploded in an hour and half After the fireworks Joiy gave banquet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
MORE CONCESSIONS ARE PLANNED FOR
 AMERICAN SHIPS
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Bristow- Lodge sugar bill passed two weeks ago by the Senate.
 "The measure is not a democratic .hiii,n Representative Underwood said "and does not meet the ideas of the house al to what genuine revision of the sugar tariff should be-
 It became apparent that there was little chance today of an agreement on the excise tax matter along lines mapped out by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
PROGRESSIVE MEN
 DEPART FOR HOMES
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of Woodrow Wilson's speech of yesterday, but he declined to comment upon 1t.
 Before leaving Chicago the colonel dis cussed the Mississippi waterways project with delegation from Missouri, in which were L. A. Ellis, progressive state chair man: Judge s. D. Norton and W. K. Kavanaugh. president of the Lakes-to-
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Spread of Onium Trade

London. August 9.--There has been a widespread resumption of opium cul- tivation. smoking and smuggling in the province of Hu Nan. according to Q Times dispatch from Picking. which also reports a gradual reopening of tue divans at Chang Sha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
To Aid Corporations

Washington, August S-Representative Harrison of New York and Representa- tive Hill of Connecticut in collaboration with the treasury department, have pro- posed a bill. introduced in the House to- day, to accommodate the corporation tax administration to the bookkeeping of firms which come under the law. The bill would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
5 SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Manchester, England. = Unionists gained @ seat in the house of commons today by the election of their can ddate for the northwest division of Manchester to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Sir G. Kemp. Sir John Raidles defeated Gordon Hewart, the liberal candidate. 5573 to 4S71.
 SalonilSi, European Turkey.-It is re- ported that the Montenegrins have evacuated the Mojkovatz territory and that the fighting has ceased. Albania is quiet
 Attendorn. Prussia.-The aviator Brindejong Des Moulinais, who left Paris this morning for Berlin in an attempt to win the Pommery cup for the longest one-day flight, succeeded in reaching Attendorn but smashed his aeroplane against a tree in landing. The aviator was not hurt He ex- perienced no difficulties in crossing the frontier.
 I.ondon.-A Tien Tsin dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company on the Russo-Japanese treaty says 1t Is re- ported China appeals to the United States to intervene in her behalf put
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that the government at Washington refused to do so.
 Victoria. B. CA pinnaee crew con- slsting of nine bluejackets under Lieu tenant Moore from the Canadian cruiser Rainbow has been detailed to guard the salmon fishing traps on the southern end of Vancouver Island, which, 1t Is alleged. have recently been the prey of American poachers. The bluejackets are armed with Maxim gun.
 Chicago.-When George Hehr a teamster, attempted a drive through a line of five newspaper wagons tonight one of the drivers shot and killed him. The slayer and his four companions then lashed their horses and escaped
 L,ynchburg, va-Returns of the democratic primary in the Sixth Vir- ginia congressional district indicate the renomination of Carter Glass of Lynch burg by a plurality of nearly 2000.
 Buffalo, N Y.-Charles D Reidpath. winner of honors for the American team at stockholm, was given an en- thusiastic public reception upon his re- turn home today. He was presented with a silver loving cup and an ath- etic meet was held in his honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Tommy Burns Again

Saskatoon, Sask.. Agust S.-Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion of the world, knocked out Joe Richards in the sixth round of their fight here to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09
Horticultural Appropriations

Washington, August s.-A conference re, port on the agricultural appropria'ion pm roas to the President The measure car Tied s16.e51 .4s6, an increase of S1s,1so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-09

south Bend. Ina. August s.--Dr. A. Nor rissey. C. s. C., was reelected provincial of the Order of the Holy Cross for the United States today to hold office for half L dozen years. His Headquarters will be Eotre Dame.
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London. August 9.-The Chronicles Con- stantinopie correspondent says d special commission has been appointed under Kiamil Pasha, president of the council of state, to consider the possibility of arranging peace with Italy.
 Both Turkey and Montenegro have withdrawn all their troops from the iron tier according to the Constantinople cor respondent of the Daily Mall. and the Montenegrin government has assured the porte of it's pacific intentions.
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permit corporations to make return on their years business at the end Of tneir fiscal year instead of at the expiration oi the calendar year. Business men nave complained of the inconvenience or .ae ment has agreed with them.
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PROMINENT MEN OBTAIN EVIDENCE
 IN GRAFT CHARGES

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MORE TROUBLE
 FOR THE TURKS

, Cettinje, Montenegro. August s.-The Turkish minister left here tonight but the porte is maintaining diplomatic re- lations through the Montenegrin repre- sentative at Constantinople.
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