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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
REPORT CASES OF
 BUbON|C PLAGUE

Havana, July Archaeological exam nation of the case of suspected bubonic plague admitted to a hospital yesterday proved conclusively that it is one of true bubonic. The patient died during the night.
 This is the second authenticated case of bubonc plague recorded here and some further suspects are under ob- servation.
 Washington. July 12.-Bubonic plague has made its appearance at Port of Spain, Trinidad The American consul there to- day reported one case mad developed.
 The bubonic plague situation in Porto Rico and Cuba is reported to the pub liz health service today as unchanged
 From San Juan, Porto Rico, 1t was announced there were no new cases yes terday
 Port of Spain. Trinidad. July 12.--There had been total of 13 cases of bubonic plague in the Island or Trinidad since March 29, when the first case appeared this year. Of that number nine persons died. two recovered, and two are con- valescing Six of the 13 cases were out side the town of Port of Spain.
 Sanitary authorities, recognizing the necessity of taking precautionary meas ures to prevent the spread of the dis ease, continue actively to destroy rats and are making every endeavor to con- trol the outbreak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
BURNS TEST|F|ES
 IN ND|SPENSARY CASE
Other Witnesses Tell of Conditions in South
 Carolina

Augusta, Ga, July 12.-Detective Will liam Burnes was the star witness to- day before the special investigation com mttee of the South Carolina legislature which instituted its probe here today into the old dispensary system The hearing was primarily called to take the testimony of Thomas E. Fielder. the Att lanta attorney who represented the com mission which wound up the dispensary affairs.
 Testifying at tonight's session of the hearing Detective Burns asserted that records which will be introduced by his men would show whether or not Gov ernor Cole l.. Glease of South Carolina has been grafting as governor or sena- tor"
 Evidence was taken by telephonc device and personally by a Burns de- tective was submitted today. purporting to show that Governor Blease secured 5000 for pardoning Rudolph Rahon, con- victed of harborIng stolen goods Tes- timony from the same source was to the effect that Governor Blease received $500 for blocking railroad legislation: s2OO for thwartins the first attempted dispensary investigation and that the governor gets his share of the blind tiger protection" money from Charleston, S. c.
 William J. Burns, the detective who put the Los Angeles dynamiters behind the bars, was quoted from the witness stand as declaring that the San Fran cisco graft cases were infintestima1 compared with the conditions which have existed in South Carolina
 Thomas B. Fielder in his testimony ear- 1iaf fY, ftA I,.r 1- of official corruption in South Carolina.
 During his testimony he denounced Governor Blease and accused him Of having 'fattened upon graft and of having been paid both to defeat and not to defeat legislation.
 After relating his connection with the dispensary the witness told a startling story of unlimited graft, of legislative "syndicates' alleged to have been con trolled by Cole L. Blease as senator and of pardons said to have been pur- chased from the governor, one in Charleston having cost s2,Ooo.
 Colonel Felder- also testified in regard to an alleged deal made fin Atlanta by H. IT. Evans, dispensary commissioner. and his attorney Cole L. Blease, with a wholesale whisky house. The deal Fielder testified. was for adding rebates to the cost of whisky sold the state dispensary so the rebates could he turned over to the board of control by the whoesalers
 In conclusion Mir Fielder testified that Governor Blease and Chief Constable Stothart shared in a monthly protection tax levied on blind tigers in Charles ton.
 Tonight's session of the hearing closed with William J. Burns on the stand, Detective Reed. Burns man. will take the stand tomorrow at 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
RIOTING IN
 SEAMEN'S STRIKE

New York. July 12.-Roitng during which five men were injured, two serious ly, a demonstration which the police in- terrupted by making more than 50 arrests. and a parade of unemployed men through the water front district. were events of the seamen's strike of today Failure on the part of the/ /demonstrator to induce additional wats(' front men to walk out was followed tonight by more desperate efforts when strike breakers employed at the Morgan line piers were attacked as they left their work Stones were thrown, while one man was stabbed. From housetops bricks and bottles were hurled into the crowd. Police reserves. by use of their night sticks. cleared the streets
 In another demonstration the police ar rested 53 men who were later reprimanded and discharged in police court.
 Passengers. remember the Titanic. don't sail with incompetent crews" read a sign which strikers displayed in a parade held as a reminder that the strike was still in progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
CORPORATE COMMUNION
Holy Name Society of St. Paurs Will
 Attend Mass at 7:30 O'Clock

The Holy Name society of St. Paul s parish will meet at the parish hall tomorrow morning at 7:15 o'clock and proceed in a body to the church at 7:30 o'clock. The society will receive communion in a body. It is expected that a large number of candidates will be received with the usual impressive ceremonies immediately after the mass. The Rev Father Coyle, spiritual di- rector of the society, will officiate.
 The regular quarterly meeting of the society will be held in the hall to- morrow night after the evening devo- lions in the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
BULL MOOSE MEN
 CALL CONVENTIONS

Topeka, Kan, July 12.-Reciting charges that President Tafts nomination at Chi cago was procured through gross fraud and pointing out that two sets of re- publican electors, one for Taft and the other for Roosevelt would appear on the primary ballot on August 8. progress sive republican leaders today held con- ference and outlined plans for campaign in Kansas for Roosevelt
 It was determined to open headquar- ters at once with WilliaW Allen White in charge. Among those at the confer ence were Governor Stubbs and Congress- man Victor Murdock and F. M. Jackson. Henry J. Allen of Wichita and Arthur ference.
 William Allen White, in a statement, authorized by the conference, declared that if the Roosevelt electors were de-, feated at the primary election, their names would be placed on the November ballot by petition.
 Santa Fe, N. M, July 12--The progress sive party of New Mexico today issued a call for state convention to be held al AlDuquerque July l3 10 erect Iouf uel- egates to the national progressive con ventiqn at Chicago.
 Indianapolis, July 1g.-The state com mittee of the progressive party tonight is- sued call for the Indiana state convUp tion to be held in this city August 1 to adopt a platform and name state ticket The committee announced that full tickets will be placed in every county.
 Baltimore. July 12.-At meeting to- night of the leaders of the progressive party in this state. it was decided to hold a state convention in Baltimore July 9 at which IS delegates to the Chicago convention will be chosen.
 Memphis, July 12-Leaders of the so- called progressive political movement of the Tenth Tennessee congressional dis trict, at conference held here tonight, adopted resolutions inviting the state con- vention of the new party to meet in Mem phis and urging that Colonel Roosevelt include this city in his campaign itinary. The meeting went on record as favor ing formally organized county district conventions for the selection of dele gates to the state and national convention in preference to mass assemblies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
SWELTERING HEAT
 CAUSE OF DEATHS

Washington July 12.-The hottest place In the country today was Con cordia. Kan, where the mercury climbed to 104. The entire state sweltered. The hundred mark was reached at Wichita, Kan, and the temperature fell only two degrees short of that in Omaha. Fort Worth and Fort Smith. There was discomfort throughout most of the country except in the northwest, New England and the Middle Atlantic states, where somewhat cooler weather pre- vailed. The weather bureau of this city gave no assurance of relief for Saturday and Sunday. There were local thunderstorms today in the Atlantic and east Gulf states but they did lit tie to temper the heat
 Louisville. July 12.-Two deaths. at tributed to the continued hot weather, occurred in Louisville today. where the maximum temperature, 91 degrees, was 13 degrees above normal The victims were Mrs. Catherine Holtmann, S4, and Andrew Chaeftlein, 63.
 New York, July 12.-Cooling showers fell in many eastern sections today and there were notaDle decreases In the number of prostrations attributed to the heat. The highest temperature from an eastern city was Ss at Albany, while the maximum high was ST.
 Despite the relief from excessively high temperatures, three deaths from heat were recorded here and one of the thunderstorms which helped cool the air brought death to two men in the upper part of the city. The men were killed by lightning. On the back Of one of the victims the police reported finding imprinted by the lightning what was said to be an exact reproduction in miniature of the trunk and branches of the tree under which the two men were seated when the bolt struck.
 Philadelphia, July 12-Six more deaths were reported as being due to the heat here today although the max imum temperature was 90 degrees. The minimum was TO degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Riotinp in Switzerland

Lausanne, Switzerland. July 12.-A 24 hour general strike, which probably will be prolonged. began here today as protest against the admission to Switzerland of foreign workmen of doubtful character.
 The street cars were stopped by the strikers. Stores in the principal streets were closed when the strikers began to smash windows. The taxicab drivers joined the strike, as did most of the municipal employees.
 The gas and electrical works are guarded by the police. A party of Americans in a private automobile ran the gauntlet to the station amid volIeys of stones. The windows of the machine were smashed and the faces of several of the party were bleeding.
 owners of large metal works have decided upon a lockout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
NO AGREEMENT
 IN ALLEN TRIAL

Wytheville. Va. July 12.--After being out from 5:S0 o'clock this afternoon un- til 9;S0 tonight, the Jury in the case of Claude Allen. on trial for participating in the Hillsville courthouse tragedy last March, announced that it had not reached 9:S0 o'clock tomorrow morning It was announced this afternoon that Friel Allen, nephew of Floyd Allen. who has already been convicted of murder in the first degree, carrying with it the death pen atty for his part in the courthouse shoot ing. would be placed on trial Wednes- day, July r. He will be charged with t'e murder of Commonwealth Attorney Foster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
WHITE WILL BE
 RETURNED HERE

Even though the state succeeds in obtaining the removal of Armstead White. the condemned negro. from the county jail to the custody of the state in Montgomery, that he will be brought right back Is the opinion of the of fcials of the sheriffs office An at tempt was made to take White to Montgomery to appear before jury and make a confession in the killing of man named Nenable, who was mur- dered in Montgomery some time ago, but owing to the nature of the matter and on the advice of Judge Greene, the sheriff refused to turn the negro over to the transfer agent. The state then instituted habeas corpus hearings In the capital for the mans removal Their first attempt was unsuccessful, though 1t Is understood that they will file other papers soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Headquarters for Republicans

New York, July 1o.-National head quarters from which the campaign of the republican party will be directed will be established in this city the latter part of next week. James B. Reynolds, secretary of the republican national committee. announced tonight that about fifteen rooms on the tenth and eleventh floors of the Times buildin g had been engaged. MT. Reynolds will be in active charge.
 Branch offices will be established as early as possible, MT. Reynolds said, one in Chicago, for the middle west, and one somewhere on the Pacific coast.
 The republican national committee, probably the whole committed. not the subcommittee, will meet here next Friday. Mir. Reynolds announced, the session to be held at the new head quarters if they are ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
SEEK ID HAVE WHITE
 TAKEN ID CAPITAL

Montgomery, July 12.-(SpeciaD--Pe- tition for a writ of habeas corpus ad- testicandum for Armstead White, con- demned murderer, will be filed in Bir- mingham by County Solicitor William T. Seibels. MT. Seibels wants to bring White to Montgomery to testify be- fore the grand jury about his confes- sion of the murder of Walter R. Ven able and the part Sam Lawrence, Tur- ner Jordan and Fannie Gibbs took in the crime.
 White recently declared that he killed Venable and that his accomplices were Lawrence, Jordan and the Gibbs woman. The alleged accomplices have pleaded not guilty and have employed attorneys to defend them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
BILL TO PROHIBIT
 MANY MARRIAGES

Atlanta. July 12.-A bill providing for the most stringent marriage regulations ever attempted by process of law was introduced today in the senate of the general assembly by Senator E. A. Cope land of the Nineteenth district.
 The measure would prohibit the mar riage of all persons who are habitual users of intoxicating liquors or stimu- lating drugs. It also would prohibit the marriage of persons afflicted with a transmissable or inheritable disease. Pro vision is made for the establishment of a commission to investigate all appli- cants for marriage licenses. This com mission would be authorized to provide punishment for any official performing a marriage ceremony for any person pro- hibited under the provisions of the act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
DADEVILLE VOTERS
 BECOME INTERESTED

Dadeville, July tSpecial.) The approaching municipal election Is arouslng interest among the voters of Dadeville, and the moguls of city pol itics are getting busy.
 It is understood that Mayor Oliver and the present board of aldermen de- sire to retire and will not offer for re- election. Several names are suggested for mayor, among them being Thomas l.. Bulger, z. J. Wright, s. H. Newman and J. B. Rylance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
YOUNG GIRL FOUND
 AFTER LONG SEARCH

Chicago. July 12.-Miss Irene Kosphing, 13 years old known on the stage as Lee Miller. for whom. agents of the depart ment of justice have been searching for three days as the principal witness against Benjamin Monteleone, son of a wealthy hotel owner in New Orleans under indictment for violation of tho Mann law, was arrested here tonight at the apartments of woman friend on the Southside.
 She disappeared from her home last Tuesday, three weeks after she returned from New Orleans with her mother.
 George Gilfred, bartender, and said to ba. a friend of young Monteleone. vino followed the girl and hrer mother from New Orleans, also was taken into custody and will be questioned regarding his knowledge of the girls disappearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Citizens Fight Indians

Oaxaca, Mexico. July 12.-News has just reached here of an encounter between 600 citizens of the town of Ixtlan. in the eastern part of OaXaca who were acting as escort to conduct 43 prisoners to the state capital, and band of mounted In
 winch 70 of the aboricines and several members of the escort were killed, including the parish priest, and a nrmher were wounded.
 After the battle victory for the cit izens, the prisoners were lined up and shot to prevent the possibility of them being rescued through a renewal of the attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
McGuinspsey Arrested

Ben McGuinspsey. charged with sell ing liquor 10 minors and with being the proprietor of an alleged blind tiger, was lodged in the city jail yesterday afternoon by officers Garner and Chris tian It is said that NSQuinspsey Is the alleged pfoprietor of several tigers in the suburbs of the city and that an attempt will be made to charge him with operating all of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Orangemen Celebrate

Belfast. Ireland. July 12.-Fifty thou sand orangemen, drenched by a torren- tial downpour. celebrated the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne today by their customary march to White Abbey. An attempt by 200 youthful nationalists to tear down an orange arch led to a brief but sharp conflict between the Orange men and the nationalists, in which stone throwing was indulged In until the police with baton charge dispersed the dem- onstrators. Two policemen were hurt and one arrest was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Wreck on Illinois Central

Courtland, Miss, July 12-R. E. War ren, New Orleans, and w. J. Kelly, Chi cago, sustained slight injuries and a sec tion hand was badly hurt today when two Pullman coaches. diner and an observa- ton car attached to southbound Illinois Central passenger train No. was de- railed near Courtland. The section hand was at work alongside the track and was struck by one of the derailed cars The wreck is attributed to buckling rails caused by the extreme heat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Elks Have Big Time

Portland, Ore, July 12.-The big event for the delegates to the grand lodge of Elks was a trip down the Columbia river.
 Twenty river steamers formed the ex- cursion fleet Tonight the grand ball took place.
 Exalted Ruler Mills appointed today AL bert T. Holly of Hackensack N. Y, chairman of the board of trustees of the grand lodge, and Cary l.. Applegate of Salt Lake City, secretary. It was an- nounced that the personnel of the exist ing standing committees would not be changed until September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Naval Movements

Caimanera. Cuba, July 12.-The United States transport Prairie is expected >here tonight from Manzanillo. She will take aboard two companies of marines from the camp at Deer Point and proceed for the canal zone. The United States gun boat Wheeling arrived this afternoon The war vessel will proceed to Santiago, where she will relieve the gunboat Pa ducah. which has been ordered north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Twenty-On Arrested for Murder

Lake Charles. La, July 12-Four more arrests were made today In connection with the Grabow riot last Sunday and developments therefrom. bringing the to- tai number of prisoners now held on mur- der and other charges up to 21
 Sam Slayden, Joseph Rogers, Frank Mcbride and Bennett Lee were the pris- oners brought in today from Grabow. Slayden and Rogers were arrested for attacking an officer, Mcbride for mur- der and Lee for melting to riot The sit uation at the lumber mills Is reported quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Deaths and Funerals
Marion Inez Duke

Marion Inez Duke, the 1-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. William NJ. Duke. died yesterday afternoon at the home of her, parents, 1901 Sloss ave- nue, East Lake The funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at l o'clock, with interment in the Avton cemetery. Johns will have charge of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
MANY INJURED IN
 WYOMING STORM

Cheyenne. wyo.. July 12-Thirty people were injured, several seriously. this aft ernoon when the main tent and the an- imal tent of circus was blown down by a wndstorm
 Wind and rain made the work of rescue difficult. While going at fun speed po- lice ambulance. which started with the first load of injured to q hospital. crashed into a curb. Tt was smashed but the occupants escaped without se- rious Injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
England Wins Aquatic Events
TRAVIS ENTERED IN
 FINALS FOR TROPHY

Manchester, Vt, July 12.-Walter J. Travis. Garden City, and c. H. Gard ner. Agawam Hunt club, will be the contestants in the final round of the annual July golf tournament for the 1acon'c cup on the Edwanol< Country club links tomorrow. Travis today de- feated George H. Crocker and B. c. Longley. Gardner won his place by beating r. A. Martin, Edwanok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Metal Trades Unions to Strike

Newport News, July 12.-Nine metal trades unions, effectlng about 200 men employed at the plant of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock com pany, tonight voted to strike if the ship building company puts snto effect in their departments the bonus system. which the company has announced will be inau- gurated in every department of the plant It is said that the officials of the com pany are firm in theif decision to adopt the piece work system and matters prob ably will reach a crisis early next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Approve Pepper Bill

Washington, July 12-The Pepper bill to bring the National Guard in closer touch with the regular army has the ap- proval of the war department It has been favorably reported by the House military affairs committee. Under the bill the federal government would dis purse about $s.000,0oo year to the 10000 commissioned officers and the 112000 en- listed men of the National Guard in the states and territories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Concert Programme Tonight

The following is Nappi's programme for the concert in Capitol park tonight beginning at 8 o'clock:
 March, Call of America" Mehden. Overture. "oPet and Peasant" (by re- quesD. Suppe.
 Intermezzo, Cherry" Albert.
 Reverie Apple Blossoms, Roberts. Solo, "The Rosary" (by requesD, Sig. Nappi.
 Selection. Mile Modiste,' Herbert. Waltz, Rose Leaves Brown. Patrol, 'Indian Girl Lowenstein. Sereuade, La Paloma.p Yarbert. Medley, Harris Latest Hits" Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Yellow Fever Reported

Panama, July 12,-The steamship Chile, which arrived here today from Guaya- quill, had on board a sailor suffering from yellow fever. The case was immediately isolated at Santo Tomas hospital where Colonel Gorgas chief sanitary officer of the canal zone. and other physicians made a thorough examination. The steamer was fumgated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Targart to Continue

Indianapolis, July 1e.-Thomas J. Tag gart, national democratic committeeman from Indiana, who, after the national convention. announced his resignation, will continue in active political work, the Indiana democratic central committee to- day refusing to accept the resignation. On learning that the committees decision was unanimous, MT. Taggart consented to withdraw his resignation, and continue to represent Indiana on the national com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Battleship Repaired

Newport. R. l.. July 1--Temporary re- pairs having been completed, the battle ship New Hampshire. which was struck by the Fall River liner Commonwealth during heavy fog Sunday morning, will leave at daylight for the New York navy yard to go into dry dock. She will be conveyed by the battleship New Jersey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
First Aid Demonstration

The T. c. I. First Aid corps will give a demonstration tonight in Wy lam at o'clock. Several of the officials from the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road company are expected to be among the prominent speakers of the evening At the conclusion of the programme d banquet will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Bey Visits Paris

Paris. July 12.-The Bey of Tunis arrived here today on an official visit. during which he will attend the great military review at Longchamps on the day of the national fete on July II, which this year is to be especially imposing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-13
Raymond Hess

Raymond Thornton. the infant son of MT. and Mrs. F. T. Hess. died last even ing at local infirmary at 10:30 o'clock. The remains were taken to the estab- lishment of Shaw & Sons. Funeral ar- arrangements will be announced today