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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
TWELVE INVOLVED
 IN GRAFT SCANDAL

Des Moines, Ia, September s.-Tweive men are involved in the indictments re- turned by the Clinton county grand jury today according to the report received by Assistant Attorney-General sampson tonight The charges are conspiracy ,o defraud extortion and neglect of duty.
 Seven. charges are made against George E. Wilson, Jr., of the Clinton Bride com pany." said MT. Sampson We are charging that he received pay for building seven bridges in 1910 and that he put in bills ranging from $500 to s1,0Oo more than the contracts called for
 The grand jury report asserts that the irregularities have been going on for many wears and recommends that the country bring civil suits to recover money in addition to returning the indictments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
RAISES IN DALLAS
 TOTAL $259,O40

Selma, September 5.-(SpeciaL) )--Includ- ing the raises which were recently made by the court of county commissioners, the total assessed valuation of property in Dallas county is placed at SIS, ,49S,3 ,360.
 The raises which were recently made by the court. which spent about two months going over the tax books of the county with Back Tax Commissioner flag erty amounts to s25s,O4o. Every piece of property in the county was gone over carefully by the court, which endeavored not to make any assessment higher that it should have been.
 The figures which have just been com piled show an increase in revenue Of s1S13.2s Of this amount s51S 0S goes to the bridge tax fund. The office increase in the tax assessors office amounts to something over $141,000 The increase over last year is figured at $400,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
WATKINS NOTIFIED
 OF NOMINATION

Ada, O., September 5.-In this, his nome city and the seat of Ohio Northern uni versity, with which he was so long con- nected Aaron s. Watkins was today notified of his nomination for the vice presidency by the national convention Of the prohibition party. Many prohibition party leaders from various parts of the United States were present.
 The notification speech was made by Clinton N. Howard of Rochester, N. Y., who said
 Taft is milk-fed elephant with broken tusk and a rubber trust trunk; Wilson Is lions whelp, clean of tooth and claw, led by an ass; Roosevelt IS a great and mighty wind which raises the dust and creates political astigma- tism among the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
DALLAS TEACHERS
 TO MEET MONDAY

Selma, September 5.(-Special. )-The annual institute of the white teachers of Dallas county will convene at the Dallas academy next Monday afternoon and 1t Is expected 1t will be one of the largest institutes ever held in the coun- ty and will continue through un;il the following Friday afternoon. The institute will be conducted by Prof Arthur F. Harman, superintendent of the public schools of Selma, who will be assisted by Prof R. P. Wills, in structor of the Montgomery high schools, and Miss Cora Pearson of the Selma schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
DOG ILLUSTRATES
 JAIL DELIVERY

Ocilla, Ga, September 5.-Eleven prisoners. all negroes, pried bolts from a cage door in the Irwin county jail here before dawn today, but owing to the bravery of Sheriff W. A. Tucker and his wife only one escaped and he was wounded. A dog in the jail yard saw the fleeing prisoners and aroused the sheriff, who brought down three negroes with his shotgun. A fourth, all though wounded, escaped. Mrs. Tucker armed with a pistol captured the re- maining prisoners. None of the negroes are badly hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
SUFFRAGETTES ARE
 HANDLED ROUGHLY

Wrexham. Wales, September 5.-A suf- frage outbreak was brought about today by the appearance at the national eistedd- fod of David Lloyd-George. chancellor of the exchequer The pavilion in which he was to deliver an address was crowded and as soon as he began to speak wom- an jumped up and shouted, Why don't you give woman her rights?' She was elected. Several other women followed her example. Some of the women were handled roughly by the crowd in the sur- rounding commons.
 Aberdeen, Scotland, September 5.-Suf- fragettes today again waylaid Winston Spencer Churchill. first lord of the ad- miralty. When he landed from the ad- miralty yacht here he was met by q crowd of women, one of whom shrieked; "Why don't you stop forcibly feeding our women?"
 She was seized by the police. Meanwhile another woman made a rush at MT Churchill and tried to clutch him, but vas prevented by policeman, and several further attempts to molest the first lord were frustrated by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
EMPEROR VIEWS
 MANEUVERS IN RAIN

Zurich. Switzerland. September 5.--Un- deterred by drenching rain the German Emperor was early afoot again today and followed each feature of the maneu- vers with closest attention At lunch, served in a tent the Emperor paid spe- cial attention to General Pau. head of the French military mission. General Pau who lost his right arm in the war of 1870, Ia generally regarded as likely to be ap- pointed Generalissimo in the event of war with Germany.
 Tho Emperor set beside him and eon- versed with him at great length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
PARKER TO CONSULT E
 PARTY LEADERS

New Orleans, September 5.-John M Parker, the Louisiana member of the national executive committee of the progressive party, left last night for Atlanta, where he will meet with other members of the national committee, it Is understood, to discuss affairs of the progressive party in the south. It is understood also that arrangements for Colonel Roosevelt's southern trip wtA be completed at the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
NEW DEFINITION
 OF COL. ROOSEVELT

Salt Lake City, September 5.-Gov- ernor William Spry and Congressman John Howell were both renominated With out opposition by the republicans of Utah in state convention today United States Senator George Sutherland in the keynote speech of the convention referred to Roosevelt as comet, a wandering tramp of the skies, mostly gas, which Will disclose it's true character when the hot air comes in contact with the solid body of the republican party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
THREATENED DOCK
 STRIKE IS AVERTED

Galveston, Tex, September 5.-Differ- ences between several organizations of dock laborers and stevedores here were adjusted tonight and the threatened strike of 200O laborers averted.
 l-OnIraels agreed upon provide for the employment of equal numbers of white and negro worl5men and wage scale of 121a cents per hale for hand slowed cot ton and 35 cents for screwed cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
YOUTH FATALLY
 SHOT BY BANDITS

Chicago, September 5.-With a girl perched on the rear of his motorcycle Roy Winkleman, youth, riding through the West Side parks today early. was held up by three bandits. Wtnkleman attempted to speed away. One of the trio shot him. He fell to the roadway probably fatally hurt. His companion, Miss Nellie Burnett, escaped injury by jumping. Traffic policemen caught three men after chase in which several shots were exchanged.
 The three men said they had planned to take the girl away from her sweet heart. We wanted the girl alone, one said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
ASSAULT ON ARRIAGA
 PERSONAL MATTER

Washington. September 5.-The as- >sault in Guatemala City upon pr. Luis Lstzo Arriaga, the former minister to Honduras, was a personal matter ac- cording to Senor Mendez, the Guatema- Ian minister here who called at the State Department today and said he had telegram from his government showing that the assault was commit ted by Arriaga's own servant. It was charged political motive was involv cd The American charge at Guatemala was instructed to fsalte further investi- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
KANSAS LOST S50O,OOO
 WORTH OF HORSES

Topeka, Kan September 5.--'Four Thousand horses, representing a cash value of nearly half a million dollars have died in 26 counties of Kansas, . said J. H. Mercer state live stock sanitary commissioner, today, in dis cussing the strange disease that has attacked horses In this state. At the present rate" he said, the whole of Kansas In a few days will be included in it's ravages and there is nothing to insure it staying within the state Boundaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
RESPONSIBILITY
 RESTS ON PACKER

New York. September 5.-In everything a demurrer interposed by Armour & Co. In damage suit. brought by Sophia Kellerer, who alleged that she had been poisoned by infected pork, prepared by the defendant Federal Judge Moves to- day ruled that the packer. not the middle man or retail merchant, is responsible The producer should be held responsible for the results of negligent acts which he can readily foresee the court said. The meat packer who fails to inspect his products for purposes of market, .'he said. Hooking for poisons, knows that the persons to be poisoned are those who eat his products"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
WILL OF BISHOP
 GRAFTON PROBATED

Fond Du Lac, Wis. September 6.Ths will of the late Bishop Charles Chap man Grafton of the Protestant Episco- pal church, filed for probate today by Archdeacon B. T. Rogers, as executor, lists the personal property at s1OO0. No real estate is listed.
 The bishop gave largely during life to the erection of churches, and improve ments in the dioceses, spending no less than s7oo,ooo in this way during his epis- ct pate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
125 EXAMINED BY JURY AT TALLADEGA Subject of Crimes Ran From Trespass to Murder DOGS TO BE MUZZLED The Rev. Leon Latimer of Ohio Ex- tended Call to Sylacauga Baptist Church-Talladeg Congratu-
 lates Sylcauga
DOGS TO BE MUZZLED

Talladega, September 5-tSpecial)--O On Wednesday the grand jury examined 125 witnesses, the subjects of the crimes in- vestisated running form trespass to mur- der. Within the past 12 months there has been ten homicides in this county, some of them being recent.
 Protests Heard
 At the meeting of the city commission protests were heard from the residents along East street and Margaret streets regarding proposed street improvements The East street people were willing tc pay for chert, but objected to curbing and gutterng. The Margaret street residents wanted curbing and guttering, but kicked on the chert. On the motion of Commis- sioner Ivey the whole matter was aban- doned.
 Call Extended
 The Baptist church of Sylacauga has extended call to Rev. Leon Latimer oi Salem, O. Rev. Latimer preached in Syl- acaugua short while since, pleasing the people very much, hence his call.
 Mrs. Echols in Talladega
 Mrs. Echols of Birmingham, the grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. is making a tour of the lodges of the or der in this section. She spoke to the chapters at Weogufka early in the week and she will deliver addresses to sister lodges. near by, during the last days of this week.
 Muzzle All Dogs
 Dogs in Talladega are to be muzzled from this date, is the edict of the author ities. Chief of Police Austin gives off cial notice of this ordinance. which pro hlbits dogs from running at large with out muzzles.
 The Maud Act
 frightened mule completely demol- ished a baby carriage containing a 2-year- old son of R. P. Tucker this afternoon, but did not injure the infant in the least. The kid did not even cry about 1t.
 Rejoices With Neighbor
 Talladega rejoices that Sylacauga has secured the S700,000 Conner cotton mill. In years to come it will materially add 10 the tax values of this county, and in the meantime 1t will greatly help the up- building of the Marble City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Has Sanchez Deserted?

Mexico City, September 5.-It is per sistently reported that General Jose de la Cruz Sanchez, a staunch Maderista, en- trusted with recruiting volunteers for the federal cause, has gone over to Orozco at Ojinaga in the state of Chihuahua, with 5000 rifles, half a million rounds and 200 men This is said to have been prearragned and to have been the ob- ject of General Orozco's mysterious march.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
CONTESTS DOCTRINE
 OF DIVINE RIGHT

Dundee, Scotland, September 5.-The doctrine of the divine right of kings was contested at the meeting of the British Association of Science by Sir Henry Gun ny nhame. president of the economic sc- ence section. He declared that the old doctrine had not been replaced by the divine right of majorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Nothing to. Marvel At

From the Pittsburg Post.
 What are you sniffing at?" demand cd the Wood street man.
 'I see here a report that child was born with full set of teeth" respond ed the Smithfield street man.
 ''Well?"
 "How do such reports get abroad ?'
 Do not be too fnoredulous. Strange things hoppen Seems to be that I have heard report that a Boston child was orce born with eyeglasses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Conditions Better

Douglas, Ariz., September 5.-The con dition of Nasozari was somewhat re- leved today. Railway adyices are that the rebels have withdrawn and that the Americans are safe, no conflict having occurred. The rebels tetreated in the face of the advance of 200 federal troops from Moctezuma, and 400 federals are expected from Cananea tomorrow to be hurried to Nasozari by way of Agua Prieta, oppo- site Douglas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
VETERAN DIES IN
 MIDST 0F SPEECH
General MacArthur Suc- cumbs to (ppoplectic
 Stroke at Reunion


 | Milwaukee, Wis, September 5.-Whilo recalling the deeds of the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin volunteers in the Atlanta cam. paign, Lieutenant General Arthur Mac- l Arthur, '. s. A. retired, dropped dead, following an apoplectic stroke, at the last reunion of the regiment, known as the Chamber of Commerce" regiment In the university building tonight. l Within a few minutes after the yener- able general fell to the speakers platform l in the midst of his address, Edwin B. Parsons, a captain and member of the regiment, suffered a paralytic stroke on the right side from the shock of seeing his command fall, and had to be carried from the hall The old soldiers attend- ing the reunion dhere were about 10o) failed to grasp the situation for some moments and when they rushed to the side of their fallen commander and tried to arouse him, the pallor of his face told them that the general was dead. l The old soldiers turned away, tears in their eyes. then, one by one they knelt l by the side of their stricken comman- der.
 | Our Father, which art in heaven" began one of the veterans and others l JOlneQ nlIfl III repeating tIe IoIu pray cI- 1 At the conclusion of the prayer. as tho soldiers arose. one of them took from the wall an American flag and spread | it over the generals body. l The general started his address by telling his listeners that 1t was exact l ly 50 years ago when his comrades had left Milwaukee on their journey to the front. At that time the general was an adjutant and was but IT years | old
 He said that his story of the famous | Twenty-fourth was too well known to need repetition and that a few more of the more intimate details of the trials which the men experienced dur ing the campaign would be of more in. terest to his listeners.
 l After an introductory anecdote he had started to relate an incident which had occurred near the end of the war.
 Your indomitable coura ge-" Here the general paused for few sec- onds-"Comrades, I am too weak to go on," he added, and sank back into his chair He was immediately attended by Dr. William J. Croyn and Capt. D. B. Parsons, but was dead in a few seconds.
 None of the members of the regiment had noticed any sign of illness during the evening.
 The condition of Captain Parsons, a n1elOnR ITieuQ OI NreHefdl hdC<AitHuis ,who was prostrated by the death of his old comrade, was later reported as fa- vorable.
 There was no way to save the gen.
 erals life" said Dr. Croyn. for a
 blood vessel had burst at the base of the brain and death was almost fnstan- taneous." General MacArthurs body was taken first to an undertaking establishments and later taken to his home Milwaukee, September 6.--When Gen Charles King, a lifelong friend
 of General MacArthur. told Mrs. Mac- Arthur of her husbands death. she
 fainted and up to an early hour this
 (Friday) morning she has not recqv- tered consciousness. A physician Is in lcopStant attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

 ton today reelected John F. Bradley of Atlanta president and w. H. Corning of Chicago secretary treasurer.
 Great Falls, Mont.-P. C. Smith of He- lena, was nominated for United States senator by the republican state convea- tion here today.
 Erie, Kan.-Miss Grace Riley, aged 20, died here today as the result of being struck behind the left ear by a foul ball at baseball game last Saturday She had been unconscious since the acei- dent.
 Louisville, Ky.-Nine cities were placed in nomination this afternoon when the National Association of Master Bakers began the work of selecting place of meeting for next year. N selection will be made until tomorrow St. Louis, San Francisco, Guthrie. Okla, Chicago. Gin cinnati, Nashville, Buffalo, Atlantic City and Detroit are the candidates. St. Paul, Minn.-Nine persons were in- | jured, one of them probably fatally, by | a runaway horse on the fair grounds this afternoon. John Bergren of Minneapolis, was thrown from his horse and dragged | 150 feet through the crowd. Eight other persons were knocked down. 1 Biwabik, Mnn.-Fears are felt tonight | for the safety of three men who were caught underground in the Riddy mine when it was flooded by cloudburst last night. The pumps are working to capae- ity and are taking water from the mine
 at the rate of about 1,200 gallons a | minute.
 Cheyenne, Wyo-Official orders for the dispatch of Company I, United States signal corps to Fl Paso for service along the Mexican border were received al i Fort Russell today.
 Chcago-Chicagos hot wave raised the mercury to 94 degrees today, within one degree of this years record It was the
 hottest September day in fifteen years
 Three deaths and eleven prostrations were
 reported. A light breeze brought aome relief late tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
roo LATE ID CLASSIFY
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good seamstress experi-
 enced in expert dressmaking; im- "A mediate services desired. Phone West End S22-J, S3 Tuscaloosa Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Steamer Runs Aground

Liverpool. September 5.-The British steamer Wayfarer, from New Orleans August 21. grounded on 2 sand bank while attempting to enter the dock today. The steamer is not in serious position, but
 may have to be frightened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
Vice President Elected

Panama, September 1.-The assembly today elected Rodolfo Chiari Ramon Valdez and Aristides Arjona. first second and third vice presidents o fthe republic. Senor Chiari was elected unanimously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
IS DEVELOPING
 INTO QUITE A COTTON CENTER

CTS, A. s. Davis of Harris Allistor &
 Co.,. c. G. Elmore of o. Gunter, Fillmore & Co.,. Henry Carpenter of Bashinsky Co.,, M O'Connor of Rhodes Brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
ARMS BEING SENT
 TO AMERICANS FOR
 THEIR PROTECTION
tContinued From Page one)


 and third to the international line near Douglas, Ariz. where 1t Is feared trou- ble will be caused by an organized band of cowboys who are eager to go to Cananea to assist the Americans there in event of rebel attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
His One Hope

From the Detroit Free Press.
 "Pa, what, are tschnicalitiesr
 'Technicalities. my boy. are all that a crook, has left to fall back on after hs's been caught with the goeda."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

The city authorities are waging a campaign to rid the city of vagrants. number of arrests have been made today. The police officers are very pos- itive and vagrancy nuisance will be eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
FIRST BALE BROUGHT
 ID CARROLLTON
Cotton Which Weighed 565 Pounds Brings 12 1-16
 Cents

Carrolton, September 5.--(Special.) The first bale of cotton of this years crop was brought to Carrollton yes- terday and was stored by Willis Bon ner, colored. The bale weighed 565 pounds and was bought by Owings Brothers Mercantile company for |12 1-16 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

| The past week has been moving week" in Greenville. large number
 of residents changed their places of | residence and also a number of bus
 mess houses have changed hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

Great Falls, Mont.-P c. Smith of He- lena, was nominated for United States senator by the republican state convea- tion here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

way Mail Service Mutual Benefit associa- ton today reelected John F. Bradley of Atlanta president and w. H. Corning of Chicago secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

The Boiling building on the corner of Commerce and Boiling streets Is be- ing remodeled. The whole front Is be- ing taken out and will be replaced with solid plate glass front. New awnings will take place of the old ones and the interior of the building will undergo a thorough change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

A. E. Bell of Gordo has purchased near Carrollton large tract of tim Der land and will erect two large saw mills within the near future on the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

Milwaukee, September 6.--When Gen Charles King, lifelong friend of General Macarthur. told Mrs. Mac Arthur of her husbands death, she fainted and up to an early hour this (Friday) morning she has not recQv- cred consciousness. A physician is in constant attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

The Methodists of the Marvin Chapel church, four miles east of Carrollton, are preparing for the erection of a large and commodious church build ing It Is the intention of the con- gregation to complete the building and dedicate 1t before the annual confer ence this year. The pastor. Rev. J. A. J. Brock, has completed all plans and is well pleased at the prospect of a new building for that enterprising HcOnmllnity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-06

The new brick storehouse of J. E. Upchurch has been completed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-18
FOR SALE-LIVE STOCK

FOR SALE-LIVE STOCK
FOR SALE-Bay horse, weight 1000.
single harness n rubber tired sur
rey. Can be seen at Bacon & Van Al
slime barn. Enquire at 703 North
FOR sALE-4 year old bay driving
horse, sound. city broke. together
with harness and buggy. Call 702
Oak street evenings.
FOR SALE-Eleven pullets. two roost-
ers. thoroughbred Rose Cont Brown
fair. 1927 North Fourth.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-18
WANTED TO BUY
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FoREcLos.
HIRE SALE.

SlNC SAAEs
IN Motdee is hereby given that that Ger;
BY BY John +. spsague: and Grace F:
Herman. mortgasee, dated the first
record in the office Of the Register Of
Deeds in and for Grand Forks county,
and State Of North Dakota. on the 18th
day Of August. 1907. at 9:15 o'clock a.
M. and recorded in book SO Of mort
cages on page 474. will be foreclosed
by a sale Of the premises in such mort
gage and hereinafter described. at the
front door of the court house in the
county of Grand Forks and state Of
North Dakota. at the hour of 1000 a.
M. on Saturday the 18th day of October.
1912, to satisfy the amount due on such
mortgage on the date Of sale. together
with the costs n expenses of such
sale.
The premises described in such mort
gage and which will be sold to satisfy
the same are described as follows:
The southwest quarter Of section
twenty-six (26), township one hundred
fifty-four $50. range fifty-two (52) in
Grand Forks county North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage
at the date Of sale the sum Of One
Thousand five hundred ninety and g..
100 ($1,590.64 dollars, principal and in
%terest. besides attorneys fees and dis
bursements.
Dated this 2sth day Of August, 1919.
John Herman. Mortgages.
Tracy r. Bangs,
Attorney for Mortgage
Grand Forks, N. D..
tAug. 2s. Sept. 4-ll-1s-25 and Oct. ~