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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
No Serious Fighting Is Re-
ported On the Tchatalja
Lines
OCHRIDA FALLS INTO
HANDS OF SERVIANS
United State Cruisers Proceed to
Turkish Waters to Protect the
Americans-Reinforce-
ments Landed

London, November 24-No serious ignt-
Ing Is reported on the Tchatalja lines,
where both sides appear to be waiting
the issue of the armistice negotiations.
Meanwhile all the necessary dispoai-
tons are being made for resumption
of the war should the negotiations fail.
Bulgaria is shipping her forces from
saloniki in Greek transports, presumably
for transfer to GaJlipoi peninsula, where
Turkey is also Strengthening her sorces
by Anatolian troops. Here an attempt
will be made by the allies, assisted by
the Greek feet. to take the Dardanelles.
The rest of the. allied forces, liberated
in Macedonia, will be sent by rail as
speedily as possible to reinforce the Bull
garians attacking the Tchatalja lines.
Their places will be taken by the Bulga-
rian 1872 recruits, who, after three weeks
training are being drafted into Mace
donia for garrison duty.
The only news of military Importance
tonight is the occupation of Ochrida, a
lar&e town near Monastir, by the Ser
vians, The positions at Adrianople and
scutari are apparently unchanged.
Official statements issued at Vienna
continue to deny the reported war prepa-
rations. Letters from Vienna have reach
ed London, however, confirming the re-
ports that the strength OF the six diff
ferent army corps is being increased and
that large number of reservists h; We
been called out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25

During the early part Of the session the
House will be busy shaping appropria tion
bills, while the Senate is disposing OF
the impeachment trial Of Judge Robert
w. Arcllbold of the commerce court. sci
to begin December 3.
Several important measures will be
pushed for early action In the Senate
among them the resolution of Senator
Works of California to limit the President
to single six year term: the Sheppard
Kenyon bill prohibiting the shipment OF
liquor into prohibition states, and the
vocational education bill of Senator Page
of Vermont. The bill Of Senator Borah
creating department Of labor is alse
sci edulad for early consideration.
The department of labor bill has passed
the House, but that body would still
have to act upon the vocational education
bill and the six year presidential term
measure If they passed the Senate. The
prohibition liquor measure will be pushed
in the House by Representative Shep-
pard of Texas, who win succeed Senator
Bailey in the next Congress.
action in the Senate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
Taft's Tribute

It was my good fortune TO know Mr..
Sherman in such an official relation that
our personal relations became close. We
had bad very extended acquaintance
with the government. His long term of
service inIthe House Of Representatives
gave him an experience that made him Il
most useful public servant As the head
OF the committee on Indian affairs. he
knew more perhaps about indian matters
than any legislator OF his time. II was a
field for legislation requiring great lnowl-
edge of detail and presenting no very
satisfactory general line Of policy. lie
was moved in II by a sincere desire to
secure the welfare OF the wards of the
nation and he resisted, and frequently
succeeded IN defeating, schemes for de-
fraudipg the Indian which the low moral
tone in respect 70 such matters which
prevail IN territory adjacent TO indian ter-
rit0ry too frequently prompted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
Forces in Readiness

Sofia November 2i.-After period of
y days training, the 1912 recruits will
leave sofia tomorrow for garrison duty
in Macedonia. where a majority Of the
Greek and Seryian forces are held IN
readiness TO go TO Tchatalja IN event OF
FAILURE Of the peace negotiations.
Railway communication has been es-
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
Lynch Never Met Mcnamara

Syracuse. \ g.. November 24--Refer-
ring TO the mention OF his name Saturday
Il. the testimony OF Lindsey l.. Jewel IN
the trial Of the alleged dynamite con-
spiracy al lrIoiapapois James M. Lynch
Of this city president Of tin lnternation-
al FSpogfaplicai rnion. tonight made the
following statement: NFt
''rhe story as II comes over the wire is
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1conti.nea ON Page Eighth
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
Amend Sherman Law


houses to secure legislation amending the
Sherman antitrust law and limiting con-
tributions to political campaign funds.
The House judiciary committee is under
instructions by resolutions to conduct an
in, ,estigation into the violations of the
Sherman law with view to preparing
legislation, and it is preparing to begin the
Investigation Immediately after Congress
convenes.
Senator Kenyon's dill amending the
Sherman law, which has been before the
Senate interstate commerce commission.
will undoubtedly be brought up for early
action in the Senate.
Meantime the committee headed by Sen
ator Clapp will probably formulate a
measure limiting campaign contributions.
based upon its extensive Investigations.
Several bills on this subject are pending
in both House and Senate.
Efforts will be made during the session
TO repeal at least a part of the Canadian
reciprocity tariff agreement The at
tempts failed last summer when the re-
peal was attached to vicious democratic
tariff bills.
The failure of Canada to ratify the
agreement left only the clause relating
TO wood pulp and print paper I'm opera
ton.
Currency Legislation
Congressman now in Washington do
not expect any action on currency leg
islation during the short session. The
House committee on banking and cur
rency will proceed with its investigation
of the currency and credit situation with
considerable difficulty, And 1t may be
unable TO conclude its investigation early
enough to submit any remedial measures
before March 4. 1t is practically certain
that no action will he taken or tl1a AIdrich
currency plan bills submitted to the ma
tional monetary commission.
In addition to these measures, the cal
endars OF both House and Senate are
crowded with bills of more or less i'm
portance. most of which will die with the
passage of the Sixty-third Congress with
out even having been seriously discussed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25
rs VILLAGES IN
0AX|CA DESTROYED
Government Troops Active
Past Ten Days
INDIANS SURRENDER
Rebels Taken In Battle Are Being
Forced Into Government Ranks
Situation Throughout the Re
public Is Much Improved

Mexico CITY Scyeaisi
than rs vilages have been destro ed a
the state of Oaxica Ia the last 10 days
| by government troops. The adminis-
| tration believing the rebels In that re-
gion have been sufficiently cowed by
the terrible warfare which has been
waged has now sanctioned orders for
! the retirement of the greater part OF
the federals from that state. leaving
the nnal pacification to local troops
Some 500 Indians have surrendered.
but large part OF these were without
arms, affording some basis FOR tho I'M
official declarations that little Of real
value has been accomplished toward
the subjugation or the rebels, who, Il
| is feared by the residents Of the eifss
of Oaxica. viii redouble their efforts
with the added motive of revenge
Situation Unimproved
In spite of the fact that the federals
in all district invested By Zapatistas
have been freely using the right con-
ferred by the Suspension OF the guar
antees TO execute sunnlarly, there IS
little, IL any Improvement in the gem
eral situation. In no less than 20
ngagements reported during the last
these for the most part have been in
significant, since the rebels ordinarily
retires as soon as possible. doubtless
to save ammunition.
Two circulars have been issued,
signed by Zapats. one demands that
the owners Of hacieDdas unite to COM
tribute 5000 pesos Il week to the rebel
cause in certain fixed areas; the other
urges planters TO hurry the work OF
the poems on their plantations as mucl
as possible because he VIII soon re-
quire all able bodied men. Destruction
of their properties is the alternative.
offered
Plans for withdrawing a large num-
Der of federals from the north TO join
the campaign against rebels : in the
south are maturing.
Volunteers Mustered Out
Many volunteers who enlisted to fight
Orozco are being mustered out, having
served the stipulated six months. Eff
forts are being made TO maintain the
strength of the army, however, and a.
Ia result many prisoners are being draft
ed, and rebels taken in battle are being
forced into the government ranks
Fifty soldiers of the Twentx-fourth
Infantry yesterday joined the Rebellion
In the state OF Mexico. They killed
two captains and seized 1000 pesos
which the officers We're bearing to the
brigade paymaster.
The government IL not inclined To re-
gard the movements IN northern Mexico
seriously II insists THAT The situation
throughout the republic * much i'm
proved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-25

Constantinople, November 24.--The am
bassadors today discussed the question
of re-embarking the naval conting ents
which were landed for the protection
of the foreign residents. The matter
was left in allegiance for a subsequent
meeting. In the meantime, the interna-
tional force has been reduced by the de-
parture of the Austrian cruiser Admiral
Spaun, which left this morning, without
explanation, steamlng in the direction
of the Dardanelles,
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out resistance
In response TO an inquiry from a Servian
general as to whether Greece could pro-
vision the Servian troops operating alona
the AdrIatic coast, the King OF Greece
has replied that he would be glad to tes-
tify to h'S admiration for the holindless
bravery Of the Servian army BY SENDING
Greek ships for that purpose.
Detailed reports have been received of
the battle which preceded the capture OF
Monastir, which is described as the blood
lest of the war. They say that Zenli
Fasha escaped in the direction of F1orina,
Djavid Pasha toward Lake Presta where
he is in hiding, and that Fethi Pasha,
who occupied the center position, irnme-
diately before Monastir, retired with his
defeated army toward Resna, but was
overtaken and killed and his army routed
The Servian troops managed to cross
the Cherna river only with the greatest
difficulty, and at heavy cost, as the Turks
were strongly entrenched on the banks.
The Servians had to take position after
position at the point of the bayonet in
desperate hand to hand fighting.
Rome. November 24-The sultan of Tur-
key has made an appeal for the good Of
fices of the King of Italy to bring about
a more eonciiatory attitude on the part
of the king OF Montenegro and the king
of Servia simultaneously the king OF
Servia, taking advantage of Queen
Helen's relationship to his family, urges
her to do q in her power to disarnl
Austrian hd h1lty, so that Servia may
secure the t1et to the Adriatic, which
she so mucl kdesires
In his cd n1unication to King Victor
Emanuel the sultan recalls the peace re-
Gently concluded between Turkey and
Italy and the desire of both countries to
live in ainity and improve their reciprocal
relations and earnestly requests the king
TO use his influence with his father-in-
law, King Nicholas of Montenegro, and
also with the king of Servia, with the
object OF inducing them to offer terms
possible of acceptance by Turkey, so that
her dignity might be saved.
Admiral Bettolo, ex-minister of marine
in an interview on Albania, said that if
Durazzo was transformed into a CONNER
cial port, allowing of Italy's economic
expansion from the Adriatic to the
Danube, Italy could desire nothing better.
With respect to Aylona, Italy would
never consent that that important port
should be possessed directly or indirectly
BY a great power, much less that this
commanding position should be trans
formed into a military base. In the hands
Of any other country than Italy, it woulyl
80 diminish the naval efficiency of Tar
anto and Brindisi as to endanger Italy s
strategic position in the Adriatic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21
Roosevelt Dishes Out Pep pery Denunciation Of
 Treatment Given
 Committeeman.
HE HEARS GOOD NEWS
Governor Aldr;ch Tells Him of Dis. content Among Nebraska
 Democrats.

Omaha, Neb., Sept 2O--His arch enemy the Republ can National Com | mlttaa, came in fer peppery tn- ! saugat from Colonel Roosevelt here
 tonigl+ for it's abruy5 action in throw ing the Roosevelt commi teemen .n- contilently out this week and re- placing them with Taft men.
 Eae ex-President mildly rapped 1 William Jennings Bryan for his in- slnuaticn thai the Progressives had appro .Tiated the striking features of the Democratic platform and tcok a fling at MT. Rosewater, former cha r.
 man of the Republican National Comm .ttee, leader of the Taft forces
 in Nebraska fer his part in the steam rolle: tragedy at the Chicago con- vention.
 The Colonel came here tonight after rapid rush through Nebraska, dur
 .ng which he stopped off at Lincoln long enough 10 express his feel. .ngs about MT. Bryan before ,hree tbous-
 and of the Democratic leaders towns
 people,
 Roosevelt met wi; a lively greetirg
 eyeryN here, although the crowds Weer not so huge as those that cheered him in his invasion of t,he sta.e dur
 ng 1hc spr ng primaries. In his
 swing through the state the Colonel was accompanied by Governor A!d-
 rich, one of the seven Roosevelt gov
 ernors who signed the call fer him to take up the nomination fight
 aganst President Taft. Governor
 A.drich, candidate fer re-elect on, allowed that the Colonel will sweep Nebraska as he did at the primaries. Aldrich told him there is strong feeling of discontent among the Pro- gresslye Democrats of the state oyer
 the defeat at the Baltimore conyen- Hson of Champ Clark, who got a ,e- cisive vote over Wilson in the pri
 maries. Many of these Democrats. he prophesied, will vote fer Roose-
 welt.
 Deyoting himself 10 the attack cn
 the Nat'onal convent on committee.
 Roosevelt, at the auditorium here, al- auded to the Republican bosses as the
 kind of creatures you have 10 re-.
 form with a club"
 Turning to Bryan, the ex-President
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21
HARM0N-WILS0N GREET EACH OTHER Democratic Nominee and Near Nominee Exchange Receptions At Col
 unbus. MAKES HIT IN OHIO Wilson Assured By Harmon That He Will Carry State By 100000
 Plurality.
MAKES HIT IN OHIO

CoImbus, Ohio, Sept. 20.-As a cl max to his first Western Q2ur, Governor Wilson today opened the Democratic campaign in Ohio, de- ,livering five speeches and holding a public reception in the Southern Hotel IF Columbus. It is estima ed tAat in the course of the day he Governor addressed 15,000 and that he met an additional 1000 at the recept on. One of his speeches was of non-polit ca! character. In this he addresG5d d school and university teachers and dis cussed ,oo effect of university tra IT. ing on American character.
 Governor Wilson met for the first time since the Baltimore convention, Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio, who was enc of h S opponents for the presidential nomination. l. was the plan for Governor Wilson to make an off cial call on Governor Harmon at the State Capital but Governor Harmon intercepted the plan by calling on Governor Wilson shortly after he a1r.ved at .Jl,a Southern Hotel. Governor Harmon congratu- lated the nominee Cn the prospects of al overwhelming victory in No-
  would give him no .ess than 100000 plurality. Governor Harmon was on the platform with he candidate and delivered an address at one of the night meatirgs.
 The Governor and his party ar rived hereat s o'clock this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21
We Want Your E usiness

We are always on the lookout for something or some way to please or help you thereby ourselves.
 We have put in busy little cleo tric machine to sharpen your old Safety Razor Blades. Price 2i for single and 35c per dozen for double edge Saves you g to 65c per dozen We have Eastman ftodaKs and Sup plies Ill kinds of sundries from tal- cum powder at 15c per pound to $1.25 for small can. A full line of Brocard Imported Russian Perfumes, Pow ders and Toilet Waters. We have laid you about our new fountain the neat est cleanest in the city and every drink or cream made of the highest quality we keep. Four delivery boys with wheels delivering as fast as they can in the city and we have a great many friends outside of the city that send us all their orders, even if they need something we don't car ry we will send our buyer out and buy it for them. We have bought everything from meat to knitting needles. Come in to see us and make yourself at home.
 CITIZENS DRUG STORE
 "We Deliver 1t Quicker"
 (Most the iime)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21

The Tolsdo Dems clats had hoped thar as he passed through fheir c.ty early this morning he would find | .ossiD!e to stop over for cne speech.
 Goyernar Wilson was so thoroughly tired from his stlenuas work of the week, however, that ne was permit ted to sleep u4til Columbus was reached
 A II o'clock the Governor was es- corted by a recept'sn commita to the Southern Hotel where luncheon was servsl. It was at th s place that Governor Harmon paid his visit
 Governor Wilson made ais first rived here at $ o'clock this morning, members of ,.he Ohio Democratic cT- gan 'zatan at Memorial Hall. It was the first time, he said that he had ever met face to face, all the work ing members of a political organiza- ton. The governor remained. af CT fin sh;ng his speech, and listened to addresses by half a dozen of the s.ate leaders. As seen as this meeting had adjourned the Governor was driven 10 the Chamber of Commerce, where he addressed about 2,000 teach CTS. The teachers gave the Cover nor cordial reception Next came t.1s bg meeting at the Hartman The a CT, where there was another crowd of 2,0G0 CT more. Governor Wilson returned Governor Harmon's visit later .n the afternoon.
 After G5ve1nQr Wilson had finished his third speech James M. Cox and State Chairman Findley escorted him to the Capitol where the two gover- nors talked for short time.
 Governor Harmon said there were many persons in the capital who would like to meet the candidate. Governor Wilson said he would be glad to see them. He, Governor Harmon, Congressman Cox and MT. Finley then stood together while about 200 state employees and party workers passed and shook hands.
 The biggest rally of the day was the night meeting at Memorial Hall, where the governor delivered the only speech he had prepared in advance on this trip.
 By special concession on the part of the railroad company the goveF- nor's car was attached to fast train to New York. His private car left at 1925. The governor expects to go direct to Sea Girt to rest until Sun day night when he plans to leave for Staunton
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21

l Webster, Mrs. Wood and Porte Grace Will reach here today, but l Will Frc3ably be scveral days befor
 Mfs. Perrin, who is now in the h,as
 on her honeymoon, and Mrs. McCuel
 who lives in New York, can arriv ! here.
 1 Preston Grace had brilliant ant ] promising future. He was q hart student and being coached by hi, learned and devoted father in the study of law his success was Dracti cally assured. He had just entered upon the last year of his college work and would have graduated this year He was making fine progress and il | was most gratifying to his parents other relatives and friends to receive reports of his exceptional accom- pllshments from the officials of the Missouri University. He had entered upon his final years work with great enthusiasm and he was looking for ward to his future with highest as pirations
 MT. Grace graduated from the Pine Bluff High School in 1909. He was a brilliant student in that institution and was regarded as young man with an exceptional bright future with an exceptionally bright future. and he was often referred to as one of the best debaters and orators of the school. In literary work he was prominent and was one of the editors of the High School Annual in 1909.
 His last visit to his parents was early in September. when he came here to attend the wedding of his sis ter, Miss Kettle Grace, to J. s. Perrin, of Yazoo City, Miss.
 The deceased is survived by his parents, Judge and Mrs. A. B. Grace; one brother, w. Porter Grace, of Little Rock. and four sisters, Mrs. H. R, Webster, of TeXackana; Mrs. C. F. McCuen, of New York City; Mrs. Jules T. Borresen, of this city, and Mrs. w. L. Wood, of Texarkana
 The funeral arrangement have not been made. The shock nas almost most prostrated the members of the Grace family. Judge Grace, who was at Star City, Lincoln county. holding court when he received the sad news will not be unaDle to leave that place for Pine Bluff until this morning at o'clock He presided over the Miller murder case there yesterday and all of the evidence was presented. It will le necessary for Judge Grace to remain there this morning to instruct the jury. A special judge will then be selected and Judge Grace will hur- ny home.
 District Attorney Nixon said that when Judge Grace was informed of the death of hls son, whose future was always closest to his heart, it stunned him. He is simply overcome with grief. Friend of the popular jurist were doing everything to com- fort him in his sorrow last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-21
|REST0N w. GRACE MET TRAGIC
 | DEATH AT COLUMBIA. MISSOURI

| of Judge and Mrs. A, B. Grace Killed By Electric Shock in Bath Room at Home of Mrs Charles Wheat With Whom He Was Residing While At tending University of Missouri-Young Man of Brilliant Future-GraGuate of Pine Bluff High School and Was Finish ng His Study of Law This Year-Body Will Arrive Here Sunday.