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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
The Height of Diplomacy

From the Popular Magazine.
 It was at the British embassy at Washington. A distinguished Englshman was delivering a lecture. and ins his audi- ence were many big diplomats and high society people and two newspaper re- porters. The two reporters. being only dumb. driven cattle who worked for . living among all those people whose bus mess was inherlting gold spoons, stood In the rear of the room.
 Just as the lecturer spread on the am- bient atmosphere his most gorgeous ver- bal picture, a large German tried to sit down quietly in a chair in front of tho reporters. He did sit down, achieving transfer from the chair to the floor with a great chatter. which peeved tho lecturer and annoyed the guests who were all anxious to get the talk over and organize a stampede for the pnuch bowl Everybody in the room turned around and glared in the direction from which the noise had come. But that German was too smart for them. Having hurled him- self against the floor, he stayed there. breathing a fine mixture of wax and meal which had been rubbed in prepara- tory to the dancing which was to como later on. And everybody glowered at the poor. downtrodden reporters. clearly in- dicating that such unspeakable persons should never have been let into tho place.
 After the lecture was over. Mr. Bryce. the British ambassador, found and shook hands with the astute German. rs> marking:
 ''Your fall and subsequent recumbent position were the most exquisite piece of diplomacy l ever saw in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
AMERICAN HORSES
 WIN MANY PRIZES

London, June 2o.-several awards were gained by American horses today at the international horse show at Olympia. In class 27, for pairs of harness horses over IA and not exceeding 15 hands, Judge W. IT. Moore's Menella and Phyllis were placed first and the same owners. White Wallarie and Vesta third
 bays won the Berkley challenge cup, which thus becomes Judge Moore's abso- lute properly. as he won it last year. The contest was for teams aot exceeding 15 hands.
 Judge Moore's entries took first and third tonight in class 2S-pair of harness horses over b and not exceeding 15.2 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
CLUB QUESTIONS CANDIDATES ON
 THE TARIFF ISSUE

New York, June 20.--To ascertain their exact position upon tariff reform the New York Tarin Reform club recently sub mitted a series of questions to the lead ing candidates for the presidential nomi- nations of all recognized parties Replies have now been receiveS from all except Colonel Roosevelt, Governor Harmon and Eugene V. Debs.
 All who replied, with the exception of President Taft, expressed themselves as opposed to the existing protective tariff as excessive. On the question of re- duction, Wilson, Clark, LaFollette, Bald win and Underwood stand together
 All said they favored a reduction if not the abolition of all duties except for reve- nue, but they would avoid such radical or rapid reductions as would disturb lesit- innate business. which llas not assuned the form of monopoly
 On the question of the continuance of the tariff board under the control of the President Wilson, Baldwin, Clark and Underwood replied in the negative. while Senator Cummins returned an affirmative answer.
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 iicers brought about spirited contests. The following officers were elected: Walter L. Metcalf, worshipful mastery Joe c. Nall. senior warden; sam J. Erckert. junior warden; Walter K. Me- Adory, secretary; c. F. Holeomb, treas- urer: Hugo L. Black, senior deacon. Joseph T. Wiley, junior deacon; ". D. Gum. tyler.
 The other appointed officers will be named by the worshipful master-elect at the next meeting. In addition to the election of the officers of the lodge II. c. Miller was elected as a member of the Masonic Temple association and c. w. James as a member of the re- lief committee. The officers elect will be installed next Thursday night by the retiring master, L. c, Ledbetter. An application to institute new Masonic lodge was made by a num- Der of members of the order who havo been properly examined as to their qualifications by the district lecturer. Frank Hewitt. The application was granted and the new lodge will be organized as soon a charter Is res celved from the grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
kohlY to Havana

Santiago. Cuba, June 20.--Mario Gar cia Kohly, secretary of public instruc- tion, who has been here, it is believed, on a special mission, will leave for Havana tomorrow. In sta atement this evening Senor Kohly said there was a rumor that the government was try ing to arrive at an understanding with the insurgent leaders Estenoz and Ivo- net. were absolutely untrue. The gov ernment, he added, intended to quell the revolt by military force and would not extend leniency.
 On account of friction between of fcers of the regulars and volunteers from Havana, General Monteagudo has dispensed with the services of volun- teers. The work of the latter has not been satisfactory as they failed to hold the insurgents near Sague De Tanam, as a result of which Estonez with GOO men yesterday passed through Yateras, near Guantanamo, going south. It Is reported that a steamer In the service of the insurgents has been. sighted off the coast, probably with a consignment of arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
 GIVEN OVATION

Chicago, June 20.--William J. Bryan. who is present at the republican national convention as correspondent for syndi- cate of papers. was given a round of ap- plause from the great gathering in the Coliseum today and after it's immediate adjournment held an informal reception over the railing of the press section. To- night he fled through the hotel kitchen to escape a small mob of admirers. Leav- ing the dining room he was beset at the door by an increasing group of persons who insisted upon shaking hands with him. At last he turned to the manager and said:
 Please show me back way out of. here.p
 He was conducted out through the kitchen into the alley and fled to his roNtn and work on tomorrow's story"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Insurgents Surrender

Havana, June 20.--The government still reports the surrender of insurgents, in vidually and in small groups. in compli- ance with the amnesty proclamation. The only news of significance from Santiago says the Havana volunteers appear to be unreliable, having permitted Estenoz to break through their cordon around Sagua de Tanamo and march southwest at the head of eco insurgents. Ivonet is re- ported to be in the hills between Guan- tanamo and Sagla de Tanamo, attempt ing to reorganize his forces.
 Much feeling among Cubans has been excited by the reported sympathy of the French consul at Santiago, Henri Bryois. with the insurgents, and there are re- ports current that the Cuban government is considering the advisabllity of can ceiling the consul's exequatur Yesterday the Cuban commander in chief, General Monteagudo. refused to grant an audi ence to Consul Bryois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
CHAIRMAN M. & O.
 DIRECTORS DEAD

New York. June Civilian Butler Duncan, railroad man and banker and prominent for decades in the social life of this city. died from pneumonia tonight at his home on Fifth avenue and Wash ngton square. He was s2 years old. The funeral probably will be Monday and burial will be in Providence, R. l., MT. Duncan's old home.
 At the time of his death, MT. Duncan was chairman of the board of directors of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, place he had held for 25 years, and was di- rector in many other corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
SEVERAL BREAKS IN
 HYMEL|A CREVASSE

New Ofleans, June 20,-Several breaks occurred today in the protection levee above Harvey canal, across the river from New Orleans proper, adding further to the inundation that section from the Fly melia crevasse water. About POO persons have been forced to move out of their homes in that section of New Orleans to the west side of the river. Hourly back water from the Mississippi river breaks through three miles north of the city and is driving hundreds of others out. There Is nc danger of loss of life, but the prop erty damage will probably exceed sl0oooO damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Social at WoodIawn

Next Monday night at O clock the two sections of the senior Baptist Young Peo- pies union of the Fifty-sixth Street Bap- tist church at Woodlawn will give so- cial in the baraca rooms of that church. During the first 45 minutes refreshments will be served and the young people will devote themselves to having good time. At s:45 the unions will separate and elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Reform Trounces Kennedy

Reform, June 2e.-(Special. .)-Reform de- feated Kennedy today In doubleheader. the score of the first game being, Reform l5. Kennedy 3. The batteries were. Ken nedy, Black. Yearby. Trim and Dorroh; Reform. Hollingsworth and Staub The second game was also won by Reform 12 to Il. The batteries were Kennedy, Bropst, Beasey and Dorroh; Reform, Hollingsworth, Woody and Stauh
 The features of the first game wye the fielding and batting of Woody, while the features of the second game were the pitching of Woody and batting of Woody, Keasser and Suggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Rand for Governor

Boston, June 20.-Frank l.. Rand of Haverhll was nominated for governor and Alfred II. Evans of Northampton for lieutenant governor at the prohibition state convention here today The plat form. besides favoring the usual proni- bitlon policies, indorsed woman suffrage, government ownership of public utilities, tsle initiative, referendum and recall and election of United States senators by di- rect vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
MUMMLFIED BODY
 OF TRAVELLER FOUND

Missouri, Mont, June 20.-The body of a man about B years old, supposed to be l.. Kost. globe trotter, judging from papers found on him. was discovered yes terday hanging by his leg in a tall tree, 10 feet from the ground. The body had been hanging for more than a year. and was nearly mummified The body was discovered by cowboys.
 The man evidently had been sitting astride limb, above an old Indian hunt ing platform. Apparently he had slipped and his leg caught in the limb. His coat and overcoat were hanging over his head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
STEAMER BREAKS
 LOCK; 3 BOYS DROWN

St. Catherine, Ont, June 2o-Three boys were drowned a, Thorold late today when the Canadian government supply steamer La Canadienne tore away four gates of lock %, releasing a flood of water which oyerwhelmed them as they sat fishing on the canal bank. The steamer was hurled upon the bank of the cut by the great volume of water and one of the lock gates was driven through it's side.
 It is said to be the worst accident in the history of the canal. Navigation is suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
WOMAN PLACED
 ON PROBATION

Boston, June 20.--NTrs. Georgia NJ. Stuart, who recently was found guilty Of receiving money stolen by A. w. Shaw, president and general manager of the A. W. Shaw Boot and Shoe cor poration of Boston and F'reeport. Me, was placed upon probation today by Judge Crosby in the superior court. Shaw was sentenced yesterday to serve from three to five years in states prison for the theft of s15.000 from the com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21

1 1900 cavalry under General Rabago is expected to be in frequent skirmishes with the enemy. The entire division, commanded by General Huerta, prob ably will be encamped at La Cruz or Concho at nightfall
 The outpost fighting has resulted in loss of seven dead, 16 wounded and 61 horses killed. The rebel losses are estimated at much greater figures be- cause the government outposts claim to have occupied advantageous positions in the hills 20 miles north. of here.
 General Rabago reported he had rout- ed the enemy in every instance. ac- oording to the agent of claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
ROOSEVELT FORCES ADOPT AN ENTIRELY
 NEW CAMPAIGN PLAN.
 THEY WILL NOT BOLT
(Continued from Page one)

thereon by the national committed. the Roosevelt forces will refuse to be bound bv the action of the convention
 '.The Roosevelt camp has gradually divided into two groups" said George l.. Record of New Jersey tonight. "A new party is in the process of birth. As to the immediate steps to be taken to usher in this new party there are almost as many opinions as there are men. One group is satisfied to beat Taft and have a moderate progressive candidate nom inc tea The second g.oup believes that the setting aside Of Roosevelt after he has carried the primaries would in itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Conservatives Win

St. John. N. B, June 2o.-The provin- cial elections today resulted fin prac- ticaily a clean sweep for the conservs- tive government, only two oppositionists being elected. -n Northumberland. where three independent conservative ran against the government ticket two of them were elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
CUBAN REBELS
 HAVE DIVIDED Iy0net and Estenoz Head
 the Bands HAVE ONLY TWO DAYS Rebels Can Expect No Mercy After Tomorrow-Friction Between Regular Troops and the
 Volunteers
HAVE ONLY TWO DAYS

Washington, June 20.-The revolu- tionary army in Cuba has separated. Half of the army is said to have gone to Oriente under the command of Ivo- net and the other half to the south coast with Estenoz as it's head. This report was sent to the state depart ment by Admiral Usher, commanding the American battleships at Guanta- amo. who has not however, con- firmed the reports. He said all was quiet in Guantanamo at 6:41 a m. Di- vision of the rebel strength into two forces under their foremost leaders might be designated as a strategic ma- neuver.
 This would draw the attention of the government forces to one column, while the other operates in the part of the province in an opposite direc- ton. It is believed that if government forces run either column to the coast and corner it there 1t would not be difficult for the other column to make connections as a reinforcing digit.
 Have Only Two Days
 There are only two more days in which the rebels may surrender under the, extension of amnesty granted by General Monteagudo. Conflicting re- ports have come from the island as to the number of rebels taking advantage of this grace. The gunboat Paducah reports the presence of 300 rebels in the vicinity of Fl Cuero.
 There is a force of United States ma rines there.
 Holiday at Santiago has reported to the state department that the prop erty of the Ponupo Mining company at La Maya, 21 miles from Santiago on the Guantanamo and Western rail way, has been burned by Cuban reb el band. It is thought here that the re- ported sudden departure of the gun boat Paducah last night from Santiago off an unknown destination may have been connected with the pillaging of tEis property.
 It is understood here that Orestez F'errara, speaker of the Cuban house of representatives. who said farewell yes terday to the President and Secretary Knox returns to Havana by way of New York today perfectly satisfied with the attitude of this government to- ward the island republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Kilbane Knocked Out

Cleveland. June 20.-Phil Brock knocked out Tommy Kilbane in the sixth round to- night. Brock had the better of the con- test. which was for 10 rounds. from the start. showing more cieverness and great CT strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
METCALF IS MADE:
 HIGHEST OFFICER Officers Elected by Masonic Temple Lodge No. 636
 Last Night

Walter l. Metcalf was unanimously elected worshipful master of temple lodge No. 6S6, A. r. and A. M. at the annual election of officers held last night at the Masonic temple. The meet- ing was largely attended The selec- ton of some of the subordinate of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Hnngarian Steamer Burned

Budapest. June 2o.-A Hungarian river steamer has been burned off Carnavoda on the lower Danube. Twenty-three pas sengers are missing and it is feared they are dead Two of the crew were burned, while 57 persons were rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
KITTY LEAGUE

At clarksvlle: clarksvlne F. Padu- cah 2.
 At Hophnsville: HoplsinsvilIe 4. Hen- derson 3 Q2 innings). At Evansville: Evansville s. Cairo f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
ILLINOIS WILL NOT BOLT

Chicago. June 2o.-The Illinois del- egation held mee1Hg this after. noon at the conclusion of which it was voted 56 to not to follow a possible bolt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21
Deaths and Funerals
Simon Sturefa

simon sturefa, Il years of age. died yesterday morning at the residence of his parents. 4o4ts South Twentieth street. The family were from New York having been south only few months The remains were embalmed by Lige Ioy. Services were held yesterday at the Southside Catholic church, and interment yas made in the church cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-21

JOHNS, Undertaking co.. Phones l002. LICE LOY, Undertaken, Phones 769. SHAW, the Undertaken. Phones 9.
  smiley-Gaudin-S Smith Co.,. Phones 6.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
PLAN BANQUET FOR
TWO SECRETARIES

r-renklin H Wentworth. secretary Of
+ba Nafional Association of Credit Men
30 New York, arrived Saturday morning
20 he guests of the fire insurance men
ana the credit mems association OF Ell
BANQUET is to be given the two
-,s1 81 the St Regis hotel Saturday
evening ar WHICH the insurance men and
Worm will deliver an address at the
beD6uet ar Meek viii also talk on
..fsredftsr at the dinner.
srbs men were met at the train by q
,,.r--Tiffee composed Of 7. NJ WingO, T..
s Stewart and Ia J. Gilchrist from the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
CLOSE FOR
INDEPENDENCE DAY

Because Texas declared its independ-
enee Of Mexico on March 2, the banks
Of the city are closed on this particular
day and date, ii being the independence
anniversary.
The city and county offices also
closed at noon. The postoffice was do
ing business at the federal building
corner. Being Saturday and because OF
the rush OF business incident to the
Mexican mail congestion, no holiday
was declared in the mall rooms Of the
pOstoffice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
BARNES Is ASSISTANT
GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT
New Position Created on Ell PasO q
Southwestern Railroad for CHIEF
Clerk to EuEene Fox.

William c.. Barnes, who has oeen
the chief clerk In the freight depart
ment of the FL Paso & Southwestern
railroad I'm this city, has been ap-
pointed assistant general freight agent
OF the road. The office to which ne
was appointed is>a new creation IN
the railroad department and was maze
effective March q. Mr.. Barnes mas
been connected with the road TOT lne
last eight wears and for the last year
has been chief clerk to Eugene FOX.
general freight and passenger agent
on the road
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02

Ben F. Jenkins rendered his resigna-
ton as chief OF police Of e. Paso to
mayor c. E. Kelly Saturday afternoon
and & eTas accepted The resignation
was not unexpected Although his
successor has not yet been appointed,
Il is now understood that Tom Cain
VIII get the job
jenkins wanted to be sheriff but the
men higher up in 'tne ring" declined
10 permit him TO be g candidate. Then
a. Was reported that the anti-ring
party would give him its nomination
Tor the position. However. this failed
10 uaterialize ana Il was later an
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
JENKINS RESIGNS; MAY Be SUCCEEDED
As POLICE CHIEF BY TOM Gain

nounced that he would be an indepen-
dent candidate for the position. but
he has not made formal announcement
for the place
Saturday morning jenkins cleaned
out his desk at headquarters and pre-
pared to vacate and early in the after
noon his resignation was in the hands
Of the mayor.
jenkins was appointed chief OF police
By mayor Joseph u. Sweeney on jan
uary Is. 1909, and has served as head
Of the department since that time
Prior TO his appointment to that posi-
ton he had served as county asses
scr and as city assessor and collector
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02

Mrs. J. D. Hayes. 1887 Druid Hul
Ave, Baltimore, Nd. writes:
"Peruna is one Of the best remedies
for grippe, cold in the head, sore
throat. nervous headaches and coughs
that has ever been discovered. After
the use Of one bottle in my family
don't feel safe without Peruna in my
house"
IN a later letter Mrs. Hayes says:
Il am never without a bottle Of Pc
runa in the house. give the children
Peruna II I find they have a cold, and
II always relieves them"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
NEW HOTEL WILL HAVE
BIG LOBBY NO STORES

Hotel Paso del Norte win have
lobby on the main floor which VIII con
tain 6400 square feet OF floor space. II
has been decided by the directors OF tbs
hotel company to eliminate the Two
store rooms which were included in the
original plans Of the hotel
This has been done TO give abundant
room in the main lobby OF the hote'
for all conventions and meetings
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
FELT AT LAKE VALLEY

Santa Fe. N. NJ, March Weather
observer William P. Karl. at Lake Val
ley. Sierra county. reports to director
Charles E. Linney. Of the federal bureau
in this city, that Lake Valley was Wis
tied by a severe earthquake between
S:25 and $3.50 o'clock last night The
shock lasted a minute and the move
ment was from north to south Dishes
rattled and houses swayed, but no ma
terial damage was don"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
CUTTING LOSES IN
RACE WITH DEATH
New York Financier Be
comes I'll In Santa Fe,
Dies ON Train.

Santa Fe, n H., March 2.-W. Bayard
Cutting. a New York financier. died last
night on a special car on the Rock
Island railroad between Kansas City
and Chicago. while being hurried from
santa Re 70 New York. He was met by
Mrs. Cutting and daughter in Kansas,
who Joined him.
An attack Of acute Indigestion had
brought on heart failure while Ar. Cut
ting was in Santa Fe- He was 81 years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
JURY ACQUITS NOACK
or, IYNCHING CHAiGE

minutes deIiberation a jury today ac-
quilted Jarret Fl. Noack, charged with
participation I'm the lynching or IN
tonic Gomez a Mexican boy AT morn
dale, Tex, last June.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02

clearing house and by H 2. Stevens, A
p. Coles and ]. L Mari from the in
surance men OF the city They were
taken for a ride over the city and en-
tertained at luncheon by the two com
mittees.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
coLns - cATARRH

COLDS AND CATAHhh
Mrs. George Parker, 4lS WSIsI
St. Menasha, Wis, writes.
have used Peruua in our Fanny -
q number OF years, and have Iounu
il q perfectly reliable medicine.
Il began using IT for catarrh.
since have taken Peruna the
dropping in my throat has diseon-
tinued. and my head and nose are
not so stopped IN the morning
Il heartily recommend it~as an
honest medicine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT
FOR WHISKEY AND BEER HABIT

OE treatment completely destroy the dssr.
a atme ~
foodor
benefit ~ 10 get
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02

OF age. director Of the Southern Pa
cific railroad and was a friend ana
neighbor Of Theodore Roosevelt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-02
Weather Notes.

The high pressure area maintains
It's extraordinary magnitude. h has
slowly drifted eastward; the crest this
morning was over the Minnesota Man
ttoba boundary. The center ~ the
western disturbance has remained
nearly stationary. In the past "a
hour period precipitation occurred in
SallIornla, Texas Oklahoma, New
Mexico, Colorado, Kansas. Missouri.
Iowa, Nebraska. South Dakota Wv
oming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, ore
gon and New York
Local Data.