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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Voluntary Primary
People to Rule

'sNow, in spite of all the corruption, in spite of all the machine politics, ia spsse of every defect in the cperatic- SS cur government that can be pointed out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Lack Food Supply

One great disadvantage under which the posses work is the lack of communica ton and commissary facilities.
 HI'llsville Is the base from which they are operating. A few postroads-if roads they. may be called-wind through the passes between the Knobs and spurs with which the geography of this country abounds. The territory is sparsely popu- lated and it is next to impossible for a posse to stay out more than a day. Men so equipped are not much Of a match -Or such woodsmen as the Aliens and their followers. who could live bountifully vhlie q posse was being starved.
 Chances for get away to Tennessee or Carolina look good when one views the topography. Up the slope from Hills- vile, the roads twist and turn through d bush Pike Knob. which overlooks Reed Island Creek. is 3900 feet above set level. A little farther on the top of Beamsr knob Is 340O. Fancy Gap the location of the Devils Den, is d piece of the climb and at the point the country takes on q character that almost defies description. All that is visible are Piper Gap. on the hill and then comes Volunteer Gap on the cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Fragments Picked Up

1 Fragments of bodies were picked up ! for blocks around the yards. Parts of | bodies were dragged out of the wreck age in the immediate vicinity of the explosion, It is said there was not even the hiss of a popvalve to denote the boiler was overcharged or to give warning of the peril.
 The square of buildings was en- closed by tracks. The locomotive was nearly in the middle of the square. The explosion practically demolished the copper house. It crushed one end of the blacksmith shop, tore off cor ner of the roundhouse and lifted the roof of the place high in the air.
 The boiler shop was rocked and un- rocked Portions of the locomotives machinery were hurled almost to the home of Express Messenger Trousedale. It rained in bits of debris over neigh boring buildings. Large bits tore holes In roofs.
 Another Engine Wrecked
 The bed plates and the drivers seemed to escape the impact. They stood near their original positions. The tender was wrenched loose from her coupling and shot down the track for 150 feet, where it rlchochetted against another engine. wreoklng H. Inside the machine and blacksmith shop workmen never knew what happened Fourteen in these build ings were dismembered. Torsos or legs were found jammed in crevices In the rafters. great portion of the wall fell inward burying a dozen men
 Workmen at once started digging in ths debris. Robert L. Lipscomb, foreman of the shops, and a brother of Alderman J. A. Lipscomb, was picked fromA Ahis feet and hurled many feet In the copper shop T. A. Williams, the foreman, was knocked under a work bench. The struc- ture covered him. but he escaped with a few bruises aud scalds He remained In his cell half an hour after the explosion.
 Among the shreks of the injured after the explosion arose the roar of flaming oil from the feed pipe through which the oil burning locomotives are supplied could he heard. This pipe had broken and gnited.
 The fuel was stoL.'e finally by a fire m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Irish Recognize Value of Law

They struggle for equality of oppor- tunity and recognize the value of liberty ordered by law. They are not reaching out for new gods of governments. They are not seeking to invent a new society and turn the present topsy turvy They believe in law and order; they are par taking of civilization, the good fortune, the prosperity and the happiness that Is possible under our American government; they are grateful for it; they value it; they will fight to preserve it.
 The President spent the night In Bos- ton hctel Tomorrow he leaves for New Hampshire to keep engagements at Mas sau. Concord and Manchester.
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
GODDESS MAY STAY
ON FlYE-CENT COINS
Additional Designs, However, Are
Requested by Mint and
Treasury Officials.

Dissatisfied with the designs for the
proposed new type Of scent pieces which
have been submitted to George E Rob-
erts, Director OF the Mint. by ]. w.
Fraser, OF New York City. for consid-
Grafton. additional samples have been
called for. II will be several weeks be-
fore the new designs reach the city
and the final decision in the matter will
probably not be reached for more than
month.
1t has not been decided yet whether
a new type of scent piece will be
coined" said Director Roberts yester-
day afternoon. 1T is mere sugges-
ton. Several designs have been sub
mitted by Mr.. Fraser. and have been
examined by Secretary OF the Treasury
MacVeagh. 1t was thought advisable
TO have the New York designer send
addito types for consideration.
This female opposition to the proposal
to take the Goddess of Liberty OFF the
nickel seems 10 me rather uncaIled for
There is nothing so sacred about that
figure on the scent piece. 1t is certainly
not reproduced from an actual photo
graph OF the goddess. At any rate, there
are several other coins which bear the
imprint OF the goddess, so It would not
mean her utter annihilation TO eliminate
her from the nickel
When the new designs arrive they
will be carefully considered by Director
Roberts and Secretary MacVeagh II
II is decided to change the type OF s.
cent pieces. the matter will first be sub
mitted to President Taft for approval.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
LATECLARABARTON
UNDER CRITICISM
Miss Mabel Boardman Said Red
Cross Head Had Money to Care
for American Soldiers.

Clara Barton, the founder of the
American National Red Cross, who died
several months ago, was criticized by
Mabel Booardman. the present secretary,
yesterday. who appeared before the
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds to advocate the Slayden
bill providing for the erection OF a me-
mortal building In this city.
Miss Boardman, who Is the nominal
head of the organization, expressed her
sorrow at the "humiliating circum-
stances under which the United States
accepted the aid of foreign powers dur
Ing the Spansh-American war in caring
for its wounded soldiers when Spain de-
clined the assistance OF the International
Red Cross organization. She stated that
Miss Barton had received contributions
at that time from Americans-"enough
to care for the American soldiers
What became Of the money!" asked
Chairman Burnett.
I'VE do not know what became of it,"
replied Miss Boardman.
In urging Congress to appropriate
100000 for the erection of building,
Miss Boardman stated that the minis
trations of the Red Cross had aided in
establishing friendly relations with for
eign powers. She cited the Chinese fam
inc and other cases in support of her
claim that the Red Cross activity as
sisted the State Department
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
TAFT REAPPOINTS
CAPT. R. 4. PECK
Officer Dismissed by Court-martial
in 1910 Will Return to
the Service.

President Taft yesterday signed an act
OF Congress authorizing the reappoint-
ment of Robert H. Peck as a captain in
the army. Capt. Peck was dismissed
from the service in 1910 as a result Of a
court-martial growing out of a personal
controversy with Maj. Elmore Taggart,
his commanding officer, at Fort Porter,
n. Y. Mr.. Taft made this statement:
Il have approved the bill with consid-
cradle hesitation for the reason that /
think the disposition to retry before
committees of Congress cases of dis
missal conducted in due course and with
entire propriety before legally constituted
court-martial should not be encouraged
There are certain circumstances sur
rounding the charges and the trial in
this case that perhaps justify a re-ex-
animation without criticism of the court
martial that recommended sentence
The act is not and cannot be manda-
tory upon the Executive to make the
appointment which 1t authorizes The
Judge Advocate General has advised me
that there is certain information in re-
Peck which he has not been able to Sc
cure and which he would like to have
me consider before finally reconsidering
the merits of the case. I have con-
cluded, therefore, to sign the bill and
postpone full consideration on the merits
of the court-martial upon the question
which must recur in the exercise of my
discretion to reappoint Capt. Peck"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
WELFARE BUREAU
TO OPEN SHORTLY
Delay in Passing Appropriation Bill
Only Retards Study of
Child Life.

Delay in the passage of the Iegis-
lative and judicial appropriation bill is
the only obstacle which remains in the
way of the opening of the new Chill
dren's Welfare Bureau here. Lewis
Merriam, assistant head of the new gov
eminent branch, stated last night that
the bureau will be opened as soon as
the bill. which provides for the SAL
aries of employees, is enacted into law
Miss Julia Lathrop, directress of the
bureau, is expected to reach the city
in a few days from the West. She has
been in California at the annual con-
Vention of the Federation of Women's
Clubs. The work of the new branch will
be to gather and classify for intelli-
gent use all information concerning
child life.
Lewis Merriam, the assistant head Of
the bureau, who lives at Kensington
Md, is considered one of the best
statisticians in the country. His work
at the Census Office has won him much
distinction. Mr.. Merriam received his
carly education at Salem and Bridge
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.

water high schools in Massachusetts,.
He was graduated from Harvard Uni
versity with an \. B. degree in three
ears and in the fourth year received
the degree of master of arts. He came
to Washington in November. 1906, fol-
lowing his graduation. to accept a posi-
ton in the Census Office. He was only
twenty-one years of age when he COM
menced his duties. At the time of his
appointment to the new Position with
the Children's Welfare Bureau Mr.
Merriam was acting chief of the division
of revision and results in the Census
Bureau
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

the railroads be barred from the canal.
1t being impossible under the treaty to
discriminate at the canal against the rail-
roads We adopted the only method avail
able, an amendment to the interstate COM
merce law controlling the railroads which
own the ships, and not attempting to
deal with the ships themselves. and while
amending the interstate commerce law to
affect thar part of the coast-wise trade
through the canal We thought it wise to
extend it to a much more important evil
already extant in all coastwise trade OF
our country
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
DISTRICT LAND BILLS.
Burnett Introduces Two Measures
In the House.

Representatives Burnett of Alabama
yesterday introduced a bill requiring
that all sales Of public land in the Dis
triet of Columbia be dependant upon spe-
cial acts of Congress authorizing such
sales. The bill prohibits the disposition
of public lands in the District through APP
preparation bills or other general meas.
ures.
Mr.. Burnett also introduced a bill des-
ignating the District Supreme Court. sit
ting as a court IN equity. as the tribunal
by which all contests arising from the
disposition of land in the original city of
Washington shall be settled.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
SMITH KEEPS SILENT.
Won't Talk About Possible Resig-
nation or Converse ton with T. r.

Herbert Knox Smith. Commissioner Of
Corporations, who visited Col. Roose-
Welt at Oyster Bay several days ago
concerning matters connected with the
governments prosecution of the Har-
vester Trust. yesterday refused to dis
cuss his reported intention to resign.
Neither would he admit his purpose in
calling on the colonel. except to say
that lit is evident that if one calls on
Mr.. Roosevelt he has business to dis
cuss."
1t is believed Smith will hand in his
resignation within the next several
weeks. Secretary Nagel. of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, yesterday
declared he knew nothing of Smiths
intention to resign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
Vote Ends in Deadlock.

A meeting was held by the Columbia
Turnverein last night at its club rooms,
s2S NJ Street Northwest. to elect officers
for the ensuing year. Balloting lasted
from 10 until 1l:3o o'clock without
breaking several tie votes. There were
10 members present. The contests will
be decided next Sunday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
Dorr Pleads Not Guilty,

Boston, July 12.-William A. Dorr, the
Californian charged with the murder of
Geonge Marsh, the aged and wealthy
soap manufacturer of Lynn. last April,
was arraigned to-day in Superior Court at
Salem. He pleaded not guilty in a calm,
clear voice. Dorr was sent back to the
Salem jail. No date was set for his
trial He seemed to have recovered
his physical health and looked to be in
good health.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
Reid Unveils Tablet.

London, July 12.-Elaborate ceremonies
marked to-day's entertainment OF the
visiting members of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery of Boston. They
were met in special train and taken
to Windsor. where they were presented
with an oaken casket by the Mayor. Capt
Francis II. Appleton. commander of the
Boston company. accepted II and made a
speech. Later they were present at the
unwilling Of tablet, where Ambassador
Reid oficiated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13
SUCCESSFUL LAWN FETE.

One of the most successful lawn fetes
of the season was that given last night
at Cathedral and Connecticut Avenues
Northwest for the benefit of All Souls
Episcopal Mission. The fete was beauti-
fully arranged on the lot which the mis-
sion has purchased. and it was desired
to raise 500 to complete the first pay
ment.
Although the entire amount was not
raised at the fete last night, the Rev.
DR.. ]. Mcbride Sterrett, who is the leader
of the mission, was more than plea sed
with the large attendance and is hope
full that the balance will be raised by
private subscription or other means to
make the first payment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

Wants Absolute Divorce.
Lulu L. Johnson has filed suit for an
absolute divorce from Clarence L. John
son on statutory grounds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

whole thing out in Its own way as soon
as the Lorimer case is disposed Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

conspicuous manner. and arouse a feel
ing of hostility against Great Britain
in the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

President Taft. who is keeping bach
elor's hall at the White House. played
some vigorous golf on the Chevy Chase
Club course yesterday with Secretary
Knox.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-13

The Misses Patten will close their
residence in Massachusetts, Avenue with
in a few days and go TO Bar Harbor.
Mrs. Henry c. Corbin. formerly Miss
Edythe Patten, will go TO Lake ,Sunapee.
N H.. to spend the season, and will leave
on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
ConsoIs LoWer-Rentes Higher
Berlin Market Dull.
rBy Cable to The Tribune. ]

I.ondon. Oct. A.-There was a better
feeling here to-day, but no trading en-
thusiasm was shown. The market ap-
peared to be suffering from the strain OF
the last two weeks and was very ner-
yous. Some improvement was displayed
later on news Of Turkish victories, out
the closing was again unsettled. Amer
leans had an irregular day. but closed
stronger on some small buying.
ConsoIs closed 3-16 lower at u Isis TOT
money and 70 for the account. Anaconda
was u lower at ISIS. Canadian Pacihc lfs
lower at 269iz.
Gold premium at Madrid to-day was
s35 unchanged from yesterday at LIS
bon, 1900, against IL.
Paris. DC. PA irmer tone prevailed
on the Bourse to-day. Prices were steady
and liquidation appeared 10 have ceased.
Three per cent rentes closed 171t CEN
times higher at SO francs So centimes for
the account.
Exchange on London, 25 francs % CEN
times for checks.
Private rate Of discount, 3h per cent
Berlin, oct. 24-Trading was mucn
steadier on the Boerse to-day, and prices
held comparatively level, except Canadian
Pacific, which sold lower.
Exchange on London, % marks oil prem
nigs for checks.
Money, 212 per cent.
Private rate OF discount, ~ per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
Quoted by Gilbert Elliott Co., No. 81 Wall
streetO
u. s. TREASURY FINANCES.

washington, Oct. 2i.-The condition Of the
United States Treasury at the beginning Of
business to-day was: Working balance. S1.-
$50 $50 In banks and Philippine Treasury.
sa. 81, l4s Total OF general fund. NA.56l, s5i
Receipts yesterday. 1901. $3.50. Disbursements,
g. 5.3ls. The deficit this fiscal year is S.
n6. os1, against deficit OF So. TO last year
The figures for receipts, disbursements and
deficit exclude Panama Canal and public debt
transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

Thursday, 2-Toa sales for the day. els"o4 s"r'" p
corresponding day in 1911
October a. inclusive 1OSoe'<o< s""' ~
,.,.d with ee5eos27 shar tho period in Slh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
BANK OF ENGLAND RETURN.

London, Oct A.-The weekly statement
OF The Bank Of England shows the iol-
lowing changes: Total reserve Increased
fnI. 900: circulation decreased $4,000; bull
lion increased III, 900; other securities de-
creased $4,000; other deposits decreased
e. $50. 900; public deposits increased H'VoS'-
90; government securities unchanged.
The proportion Of the banks reserve to
liabilities is now 1880 per cent, against
ts 20 per cent last week. and compares with
an advance from 40 80 per cent TO o2To per
cent In this week last year.
The minimum rate OF discount remained
unchanged at per cent.
The ciearings through the London banks
for the week were $3.50 $4,000 against tZ5o'-
636 900 in this week last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
WAN T E q

700 American IrauinB fiu. With Noin'
100 American Brass
200 American Manufacturing
25 American Speaking Telcphone
100 American Gas Elec. Pfd
100 American Type Founders Ptd.
100 Adirondack Electric Power Pfd.
100 AeoIlan- Weber Piano & Pianola Com.
100 Automatic Fire Alarm
100 AeOlian Company Preferred
so Arlington Mills
100 Atlas Portland Cement Pfd.
100 Bigelow Carpet
500 Buffalo Gas Com.
loo Butte Elec & Power Com. & Ptd.
100 Bucyrus Go. Preferred
50 Bliss az. W. Preferred
100 Baker (WaIterl Co.
10 % Barring Barring SrSs; Bridge
200 Bush Terminal Com.
so Cambridge (SIass.l Gas LiSht
so CharlcstOwn Gas g. Electric
100 City Investing Com.
100 Cripple Creek Cent. R'y Com.
100 Connecticut R'y & Lighting Common
100 Citizens Gas-Indlanapolis
200 Chicago Terminal Transfer Pfd.
100 Central Penna, Trac. COM
loo loo Detroit i MacEnac R'y Com. & Pfd.
100 Douglas shoe Pfd
100 Empire steel a Iron Pfd.
100 Federal sugar Com. & Pfd.
5 Fulton Trust N, W
200 Frank Jones Brewing FRA.
so GameweIl Fire Alarm Tel:
100 Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Pfd.
80 Great Falls Neutrality-suspicious. n,,,o,
100 Goldschnidt DEFINING common
zoo Great Northern Paper
100 Hartford Carpet Pfd.
100 Hood Rubber Pfd.
100 Illinois Traction Common
200 Interstate Chemical Common
80 International Text Book
100 International Traction Pfd.
200 Indianapolis Gas
90 Lowell Gas Light
100 LacOnia Car Works Pfd.
100 Lehigh Valley Coal sales
500 Library Bureau Securities
200 L., Hend. & 81. l.. X. X. Com. Pfd.
$50 Ludlow Manufacturing Rights
100 Manomet Mills
100 Mohawk Valley Co.
100 Midland Securities
100 Nahoning Investment
100 Massachusetts Cotton Wills
100 Michigan state Tel. Pfd.
100 Mexican Northern X. X.
100 Mississippi River Power Pfd.
100 Northern states Power 60. Com' f1d'
so National Shawmut Bank
100 National Sugar Pfd.
100 Niles Bement-P Pond Pfd.
80 National silk Dyeing Pfd.
so NewburypOrt Gas & Electric
100 New Hampshire Elec. Rways Com.
200 Otis Elevator Com.
100 Pacific Gas & Elec. Pfd.
100 Paint Creek Galleries Receipts
100 POcahontas Cons. Collieries Com. Pfd.
200 Puget Sound Trac.. Light & Power
non-interest bearing certificates
100 Republic Railway g. Light Com.
100 Rochester Railway & Light Pfd.
100 Securities Company IN. "
100 spokane & Inland Emp. X. X. Ptd 49,,
200 southern California Edison Com. q Pfd.
100 Syracuse, Lake shore Northern fid
100 Syracuse & South Bay X. X; Pid.
100 I1ompson-Starrett Com. win hgnts
100 United Railways g. Inv. Pfd. (tnisted)
200 United states Finishing Pfd.
200 rirginian Railway
200 Wilmington Phila. Traction Som'
100 Western Power Pfd.
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GOVERNMENT AND MU.
NiCIPAl BONDS,

FURNISHED by Zimmerman Forshay. No. 3
Wall street,
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NEW YORK CITY BONDS.
by W. N. Coler & Co., No. % Cedar
street)
ACCRUED interest 10 be added)


Coupons interchangeable. tRegistered. tCou-
pons. Registered and coupon.
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Reorganization
UNITED STATES MOTOR COMPANY,
DEN.sAMpsON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
BRUSH RUNABOUr COMPANY,
COLUMBIA MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
DAYTON MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
MAXWELL .BRISCOE MOTOR COMPANY.

To the Security Holders and other Creditors
Of the above-named Companies and TO tno
Stockholders Of United States Motor Com-
pany and Of Columbia Motor Car Com
pany:
A majority In amount OF the Indebtedness
OF the companies above mentioned provided
for by the Plan OF Reorganization, dated
october 10, 1912. having been deposited sub
feet 10 said plan. notice is hereby given that
all deposits must be made with the CEN
TRIAL TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK
Depository, at its Office, No. "a Wall Street,
before tho close OF business on November o,
1912. After said date no deposits will be re-
ceived except with the consent OF the Com
mittee and upon the payment OF such penalty
as II shall impose.
An Immediate deposit OF securities, claims
and shares OF stock will aid the committee
in it's endeavor to effect speedy reorsani-
zation.
Dated New York. October IS, 1912.
GEORGE W. DAWSON.
Chairman.
CHARLES II. SABIN,
BENJAMIN STRONG, Jr.,
ALBERT III. WIGGIS,
JAMES c. BRADY,
EUGENE MEYER, Jr.,
NEAL RANTOUL,
ELISHA s. WILLIAMS.
Committee.
JoLINE. LARKIN & RATHBoNE. Counsel.
A. sPoTswoOD CAMPBELL, Secretary.
81 Wall street. New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-25
STANDARD OIL SUBSIDIARIES.

Standard OIL issues were active and IN
the main strong yesterday. The Standard
OIL Company Of Indiana announced
regular dividend OF g and an extra pay
ment of 81, and the stock advanced 10
points to 3i5, q new high record. Atlantic
Refining sold at 5s5, also an advance OF IL
points. Other firm features were Prairie
on ard Gas at 800, South Pennsylvania
OH at 745 and Eureka Pipe Line at SsS.
Standard OF California reacted slightly TO
15i and Northern Pipe Line to l29.