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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-25
DEAD

Solomon Blosser, an old timer OF
this country, died at his home ~
miles south of Beaver City this week.
He is we'll known by many people in
Liberal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-25
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Four-room house with windmill
and fenced. In Block 1, Jones addi-
ton, City of Liberal Inquire of
T. e. MCDOWELL.
Box 23 Dalhart, Texas
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Atty. F. S. Macy attended court at
Meade a couple Of days this week.
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Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Armand Pen
nington, october 20, 1912, girl.
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Miss Georgia Glenn returned from
an extended visit to Wichita last Sat
urday.
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Light & Stoufer have half section
OF land for sale at a sacrifice price.
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LocAL--PERSONAL

Mrs. Len Sutton returned iasV
week from visit to Missouri.
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Oyster Cocktail
Celery Hearts Queen Olives
Consomme en- Tasse
Fillet Mignon, Aux Champlgnon
Pommes ParlsIenne French Peas
Roman Punch
Broiled Jumbo SQUAD Currant Jelly
Shoe String Potatoes
Manhattan Salad
Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Roqulfort Cheese Bents Crackers
Demi Tasse
Cigars
The service was both perfect and
brilliant, the credit for which was
largely due to the very careful super
vision of Mr.. Simons, manager Of
the Cimarron. AT the close OF the
dinner, the ladies left the gentlemen
to their cigars, and repaired to the
parlors, while the dining room was
being cleared for cards, which was
most pleasing feature OF this perfect
social affair. The fortunate guests
were;
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-25

PRcEs-TwO sI-Tse-sOe-2se Seats Tayor's
Drug stors, Saturday at 2.soPM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
PRESIDENT TAFT
 HEARS THE NEWS

New York, October sO.-President Taft was informed of the death of Vice Presi- dent sherman at 9:50 o'clock as the chief executive and the Secretary of the Nay We're seated in the Thirteenth regiment arnory. Brooklyn, as guests of honor at dinner to them by employees of the Brook lyn navy yard in celebration of the sue eessful launching of the battleship New York today.
 The President had just finished plea for greater navy, and Commander Greaves of the navy yard was speaking at the time when the news of Mr Sher- mans death was broken to the Presi- dent.
 Mr. Taft said nothing after hearing the news. He remained at the table un- til Commander Greaves had finished his address and then quietly left the dinner
 President Taft. at first made no com ment after hearing the news. He re- mained seated quietly, concealing emo tions which he must have had until Commander Greaves and Congressman n Calder had finished their speeches. He then arose and said
 My friends, three years ago you met on an occasion like this to celebrate the launching of the Florida and you were honored by the presence of the vice president of the United States. Vice President Sherman. It is a Nry sad duty for me to announce that word has just come that the vice president is dead
 Those who knew him loved him. Those who knew the services he rem dered 10 his country respected him venture to ask that this assemblage adjourn in honor of the great mans memory and that no further proceed ings be taken"
 period of silence followed the Presidents unexpected words. The band came to the relief of the situa- ton by playing My Country 'Tis of Thee and the naval officers and men filed out quickly. The President was escorted to his automobile. Tears came to his eyes. He was lost sight of how ever, as he stepped inside the car and was whisked across Brooklyn bridge and to the Pennsylvania railroad sta ton in New York, where he was due to take his train at 11:30 o'clock for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

a baby, was missing
 Without hesitation She went back upstairs, found the boy and struggled c s'iHaow with lsn, in fer arfnsi When about to be rescued by fremen who were mounting ladders she was overcome, fell back and she and the tlttle boy were seen no more until thoix blackened and charred bodies were taken from the ruins.
 We were all asleep said one sis- ter who escaped. When we were walked by the fire in our dormitory we ran from bed to bed and walked the children. They were stunned and daZed with the fire and the smoke. No rratter how we hurried the fire hur- ried faster. And when we ran to the door the fire was here Then we ran to another door and got down the steps.
 We tried to get all of them. We ran back to the wards several times when the flames were all around the beds. When we got downstairs we thought they were all there and then somebody said, Where Is Billyg but Billy was not there.
 Then mother ran back to get him and was burned"
 "Yes, maam.' said a shock haired lit- tie fellow with wide open eyes, If il had not been for Billy guess we would aU have been burned He walked up to get a drink of water and he saw the fire and smoke. He did not know what it was. He thought he was dreaming Then he saw it was fire and he ran just as hard as he could and hollered.
 We were all so scared we could hardly get down the steps"
 Funeral services of the victims will he held in Santa Rosa inflrmary to- morrow morning. Burial will be in San Fernando cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
KILLS HUSBAND
 WITH SHOTGUN

Chattanooga, October 30.-Ernest swafford was shot and killed at his home near Daisy last night by his wife. Swaford and his wife had been Yesterday the woman in stituted proceedings to recover one of her children he was charged with kid naping a fe wdays ago. Swafford last night went to the home in the noun tains armed with a shotgun. Swafford battered down the door and threateed to kill the entire family. Swafford opened fire, shooting Mrs. Templeton. his sister-in- law, in the thigh. Mrs. Swafford picked up shotgun and fired. The load struck her husband in the abdomen, causing instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Republican Electors Would Vote for Man Chosen by
 National Committee
SENATE MIGHT NAME
 THE NFsyT PRESIDENT
This Situation Is Almost Sure to Arise if the Electoral College Is Unable to Make
 Selections

Washington October 30.-Removal from the ticket of vice presidential candidate before the November elections, it was generally stated in Washington tonight, does not lead to legal embarrassment to his party.
 This conclusion was based largely upon the fact that the voters next Tuesday do not vote directly for president and vice president, but vote for electors who are clothed with power under the constitu- ton to select whomsoeyer they please when they meet in their respective states on the second Monday in next January to ballot for Q president and vice presi- dent and to certify that result to Wash ington.
 While the names of the presidential and vice presidential candidates are uni versally printed at the head of the re- spective lists of electors, this is regarded as matter of party wisdom to bind the electors morally and to describe their political complexion for the convenience of voters
 . It is said by some that any republican electors selected at the Tuesday election defeated and out of office. but not for long. Henry w. Bentley of Madison coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Without Regdining Consciousness He Passes Apay Al o:42 m. Sur rounded By Entire Family
 Death Due to Urdenic
 Poison
HAD BEEN SINKING RAPIDLY
 SINCE EARLY MORNING HOURS
Vice Presidents Illness Has Extended Over Period of Several Months, But Condition Became Alarming Only Few Days Ago-Complcation of Diseases Contributed
 to His Early Demise

Utica N r.. October 20-Afer long illness Vice Presi- dent James Scoocrat Sherman died his home this city 942 o'clock tonight of uaemic poison caused by Brghs disease.
 He had beer sinking since early morning and 1t alized that death question only of few hours.
 There relief shortly after o'clock caused by apparent improvement in the condition of the kidneys but it d prove real lasting and best gave only temporary hope.
 At 9 o'clock the patient temperature to 106
 From that time his condition rapidly became until the end
 Mr. Sherman unconscious when the end and had been in that condition for hours.
 Family All Present
 All the members of the immediate family witnesses to the final In addition Mrs Sherman there the death chamber their three sons Sherr Richard U and Thomas M Sherman and their respective wives R. M and San ford Sherman brothers of Mr. Sherman and Mrs. L. B. Moore and Mrs. H. J. Cookinham sisters of Mir. Sherman
 Soon after Mr. Shermans death Dr. Fayette H. Peck the attending physician issued the following statement:
 1.-The Vice President died at 942 D. without regainng consciousness for moment He perfectly quiet He died in the presence of his wife her brother and sister, his brothers and his three and their wives He had been en- cloc, he had period ta consciousness lasting for about 15 minutes He died in result of Brgh disease disease and -u{.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
TROOPS ARE CALLED OUT IN f
 THE JACKSONVILLE STRIKE

Jacksonville, Fla, october 30.--As a result of disorder and rioting here to- day in connection with the street car strike, Governor, Gilchrist has ordered out the First and Second regiments, state troops, comprising about 5000 men. The four local companies went On duty tonight.
 Attacks on the cars, which were manned by imported strike breakers, began at 10 o'clock this morning. some notormen and conductors were seized and beaten by the mob of strike sym rathizers. A dozen or more others we're forced to leave their cars in the streets and flee for their lives. Trolley wires were cut and strung along the streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-James s. sherman. vice president, is
 dead al home near Utica
 Unparalleled complication arises from
 Shermans death.
 Many lives lost in orphanage fire Becker confined in death house in
 Sing Sing prison
 Bulgarians capture town of Lutebur-
 gas. 2-Goyernor O'Neal back at capitol. Greek residents of Selma aid fund 3-House's majority may get too large
 to handle easily.
 Waldrop case will go to higher court Langston trial on November [ 4-Editorial comment. 5--Bass to succeed Thomas C. Bingham. To change rules of supreme court. Louis Pizitz announces new apartment. Colias will erect three-story building 6--Society.
 Dolly Dalrymple. 7-Sports s-fmmense crowds greet Roosevelt at
 Madison Square. s-Testify money wns used to defeat
 bill.
 Railroad orders keep up in large
 volume. illness dates from 1908. l1--Negro confesses many burgIaries. l3- Markets. ' alGovernor will answer criticism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Crowd Follows Prisoner

Becker. manaced to deputy sheriff, arrived at the prison at 1:30 o'clock after a twenty minute walk through the streets of the village surrounded by several hun dred persons curious to see him. With stnlid countenance and head erect Beck CT withstood the ordeal without losing his composure.
 A window Of the warden's office framed woman's tesr-stained face as Becker marched up the prison walk, It was that Of the convicted mans wife, who had accompanied him from New York and had driven ahead of him from the railroad station Becker waved his hand sadly and the woman threw kiss
 An hour later. after the formality of taking the prisoners pedigree had been disposed Of, Becker was in his death cell in solitary confinement ard entered as 'petaonAi No e. fap .n other cp1aspneQ
 nuruereis occupy cells in the 'dcath house."
 Mrs. Becker was allowed to see her hus- band through the steel screen of his cell door before she departed, but was for bidden entrance. She purposes to make her residence in Ossining during her hus- bands confinement and will be allowed to visit him daily, but not to enter h.s cell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
COMPLICATION
 ARISES FROM SHERMAN'S DEATH
MANY LIVES LOST IN
 FIRE IN ORPHANAGE

San Antonio, Tex, October 3o--Fire to- day totally destroyed the St. Joseph Or ai,aH aigl,lins callsinr rr 7snsf the ''sa n Sf siA persons. Sese...I s,saA seuns niissi- Ing among the inmates Six Sisters of Charity and one child were burned to a crisp. The fire occurred early in the San ta Rosa institution. It was one of the largest hospitals in Texas.
 Two women attendants were injured badly. The Sisters dead are Mother Stu perior Mary of the Cross, Mary Rossiter being her real name. and she was a na- tive of Wexford, Ireland; Mother Frances Pasteur. native of France: Sister Peter Claver Stevin, teacher in San Fernandino school. native of Dublin, Ireland; Sister Leacadia Nolan, teacher in San Fernan- dino school. native of Dublin, Ireland; Sister Monica Montez, native of Mexico; Sister Mary Monica (Martha Montez). % years old, native of Ireland George Yorke. orphan, 12 years old; Francis o'Brien, orphan. ? years old Charles Matlock, an orphan, is missing and thought to be dead.
 The injured:
 Sister Mary Kostka (- FarelD, native of Keldar Ireland, back broken, will probably die; Miss A. De Temple, native of Germany, an employe, body burned and bruised; Miss Estandid. native of St. Hedwig, an employe, body bruised and burned. The two latter physicians de. clare, are not seriously hurt.
 The origin of the fire has not been de- termined, but is supposed to have been due to defective wiring.
 The nuns gave their lives to save their charges. The death of Mother Mary of the Cross was particularly heroic. She had come down from her room in the or phanage to the chapel on the first floor when the fire broke out. There. muster ing the children, she attempted to count them and learned that Francis O Brien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

in the heart of the city and many win dows in cars were broken.
 Late this afternoon the police, after much confusion, succeeded in running all cars into the barns. The strike breakers. under heavy guard. also are qnartered in the barns. By order of the mayor all saloons have been closed and all extra police are on duty The board of trade held & special meeting late today and adopted a resolution that peace and order be restored In the city
 that several coniianies of the First regiment already are on the way to Jack sonville.
 The company annPunced tonight that under the protectidp of state troops another effort will le made tomorrow to resume service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
GREAT DEMAND FOR
 GOVERNORS SPEECH

Montgomery, october Special --- owing to the large demand for copies of his speech delivered before the gov ernors' convention at Spring Lake, N. J., last spring on strengthening the Power of the Executive" Governor O'Neal has been compelled to have 1000 additional copies printed He has re- ceived requests for copies of his speech from d large number of sources throughout the country, large educa- tional institutions and public libraries having requested him for copies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Both Sides Claim Victory

Both sides claim vletary. but there Is TO -eason to doubt thst the Turkisss ss2cnd iiH oI stseznte has heen crasa.e s Up to now the Bulgarian official dis patches have been more reliable than the Turkish.
 Naslm Pasha claims victory in the Visa region. Sofia is still silent regarding this section, and although the revolutions concerning the demoralization of the Turkish forces would predict further de- feats, considerable doubts are expressed here as 10 the position of the Bulgarians, whose continually extending lines of com munlcation make it necessary to keep a large Investigating force around Adran- cple.
 That the Bugarlans are bringing up all available resources is evident ac- cording to a dispatch from a correspondent of the Vienna Reichspost, who relates that Bulgarian reserves were arriving all nght in the city of Adrianople. They were without uniforms. but were sup piled with arms.
 No definite news has been received from the other allied armies since yes to-day. The Montenegrin commander still is hammering at Taraboseh, but is observing caution 10 avoid needless saori- flee of life.
 Evidence of the imminence of efforts on the part of the powers to intervene m favor of peace. comes in an official an- nouneement of the Bulgarian position published in the sem-official Mir, which plainly declares that the allies will not be depressed of the fruits of victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
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 London, October 3o.-The silence of Sofia, concerning the great battle in Thrace has at last been broken by brief dispatch announcing a Bulgarian victory and the capture of the town of Lute- burgas.
 This dispatch and the dispatches from the Turkish commander contain the only news yet available and still leave the situation rather obvious
 The message from Sofia apparently re- fere to earlier events. while the dispatches of Nasim Pasha, the Turkish minister of war; describe two battles. one sorte from Adriahople in the direction of Maras. the other in the direction of Visa, from which 1t might be inferred that ths/ engagements are extending over !ons front.
 A Sofia dispatch sent before the cap tGre of Lutenurgas wiis known throws new light on the disposition of the Turk ish forces. It is evident earlier reports of the taking of this town were prema- ture. 1t appears that the Turks first line of defense extended along the ErAene river, with second line from Demotica to Ia1tabirpns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Davidson Pleads Guilty

Red Phil' Davidson, slayer of Big Jack" Zelig will escape the electric chair. At the opening of his trial today he with drew his former plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to second degree murder The penalty may be life imprisonment jury was obtained in record time. Jus tice Golf than called physicians who had examined the defendant and on their testimony that he was non compos mentis the plea of second degree murder was made tenabie. Sentence was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Long Time Before Action

New York, October s0.-It was said to- night in the office of the district attor- ney that at least six months will elapse before the appeal of Becker's counsel will be heard by the court of appeals The average time for a'reversal when a convicted murderer has fair chance. is 13 months. In one case since the intro- dncton of the electric chair, it was re- called, five years elapsed before the ex- caution of the sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Bishop Known in Mobile

Mobile, October 30.-(Special) )-The Right Rev. John w. Shaw, bishop of San Antonio, and Fathers Williams, Hume and James Duffey, named In the Asso- ciated Press dispatches as participating in the rescue of the children from the San Antonio orphanage, destroyed by fire this morning, are all well known in Mo-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
 FALLS BEFORE VICTORIOUS BULGARIAN ARMY The Fleeing Turks Are
 Executed by Their
 Own Officers
QUARREL AMONG
 OTTOMAN LEADERS
Further Success of the Balkan Allies- Reported-Turks Routed by the Bulgarian Forces, Who
 Capture Town
TURKS DEFEATED

Sofia. October SO.--After two days lighting the Bulgarian army has gained a complete victory over the principal Turkish forces. The Turks have retreated in disorder. The town of Luleburgas has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Turks Are Executed

Constantinople. Turkey October 3o.- Cvia Kustendie Roumania.) .)-Three hun dred Turkish officers and men have been executed in connection with the panic among the Turkish troops at the landing of Kirk Kiisseh by the Bulgarians. Ac- cording to narratives told by refugees. from that city the troops at Kirk kilis- sch were composed almost entirely of reservists These were under officeTed III trained and badly fed Several of tho regiments at the time of the fighting had been without ratlons for 4s hours.
 Panic Among Turks
 Last night a Bulgarian advance guard was ordered by the Turkish commander but the energetic defense offered by the Bulgarans this forenoon disconcerted the Turkish troops and a panic ensued The troops dispensed. abandoning all supplies Mahmoud Mukhtar Pasha tried to stem the tide of panic by shooting several fleeing soldiers. Prince Axis Pasha joined in the flight. After consultation with A bdullah Paslla the commander of the Turkish troops at Adrianople. by telegraph Mahmoud Mukhtar Pasha ordered a gen cral retreat. Hmli Pasha refused to join in the retreat fearing it would end in a general rout. With part of his corps he went nearer Kirk-Kiisseh. Some of his troops broke into panic and wout not stay with him. Himli Pasha shot a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
BECKER CONFINED IN DEATH HOUSE IN SING SING PRISON His Last Words Were, 'I Am an Innocent
 Man
WIFE ACCOMPANIES
 HIM TO THE PRISON
At Least Six Months Will Elapse Be- fore Appeal Will Be Heard. Davidson Pleads Guilty to
 Second Degree Murder

Oksining, N. Y, October 3o.-Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker is m the death house at Sing Sing prison to- night under sentence to die in the elec- trie chair. during the week of December 2, the convicted murderer of the gam bier. Herman Rosenthal. He was brought here from New York today immediately after sentence was pronounced upon aim by Justice Golf in the court room where he was found guilty six days ago.
 Becl1er's execution will be stayed, how ever. by the filing of notice of appeal from the verdict In this lies Becker's 5 only hope of escape from death. His last words before the gates of the prison were shut behind him, this afternoon were: T come here an innocent man. 1 never had Il chance. I was railroaded. Rut the fight has only begun. ex- pect a reversal of the verdict and a new trial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

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Panic Among Turks

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The Washington herald., 1912-03-02
PARKvIEw ELECTS OFFICERS.
John G. McGrath Again Chosen
President of Association.

FresAoent OF ASSOCIATION.
The annual election and installation OF
oficers Of the Parkview Citizens Asso-
ciation took place last night at Whitney
Avenue Christian Church. James L.
wilmeth. vice president. presided in the
absence Of President McGrath, who is
out OF the city.
The following officers were elected:
John G. McGrath. president; James L.
Wilmeth. vice president: J. Frank Cul-
verwell. recording secretary; W. II. Mel
vile, financial secretary. and G. A. At
elected by unanimous vote
With the exception of four candidates
for three vacancies on the executive
committee. there was no contest in the
election. George H. Russell withdrew
from the race for the executive COM
mittee. leaving an open road for William
r. Loney, Sidney II. Kent and Thomas
w. Goss. Three Of the officers, PresIdert
McGrath, Wise President Wilmeth. arid
Treasurer Atkins. SERVED before.
The association went on record in favor
OF having the Senate include in the Dis
trict appropriation bill the item appro-
priating $4,000 for school building at
Newton and Warder streets, which was
cnt out Of the bill in the House.
Charlton N. Clark. chairman of the
committee on education OF the associa-
ton, has the matter in charge, and IS
pressing it before the members Of the
Senate District Committee. I
The Washington herald., 1912-03-02

The Misses Baker. of Utica. y. Y, are
visiting the Vice President and Mrs.
Sherman, having accompanied the latter
back from her home in Utica this week.