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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
BANQUET GIVEN IN
 HONOR OF MARTIN
Alpha Tau Omega Frater- nity Gives Delightful Af-
 fair at Country Club

The Alumni association of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity gave very enjoy able and successful banquet at the Coun- try club last night in honor of Hugh Mar tin. the well known Birmingham man who has been chosen grand master of the fraternity for the United States.
 Between % and 10 local members of tne fraternity. representing not only most of the universities in the south but also northern colleges and educational institu- tions, were present to do honor to MT. Martin Forney Johnston. who is a graduate of the University of Virginia and a prominent Birmingham attorney, presided. Ills abilities as a polished and delightful postmaster were never shown to better advantage and there was not a dull moment intruded upon the feast dur ing the entire evening. Speeches were made by Messrs. W. c. Fitts, John Frye, Vassar Allen. R. A Smallman, Frank Turner and r. W Barrett.
 The feature of the occasion was the presentation of handsome loving cup to MT. Martin on behalf of the local Alumni association by the toastmaster. Forney Johnston. Mr Martin acknowledged the token of friendship with much feeling and expressed his own regards for his brother fraternity men in charming talk. Il was beautiful affair and much enthusi- ferred upon Mr Martin by his selection as chief officer of the fraternity in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
SHRINERS' SHOW
 A BIG SUCCESS

The recent pilgrimage to Talladega made by the members of Zamora tenn pie, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, was shown at the Bonita theatre yesterday. The picture was made by M. R. Hunt of Talladega, and was unique in many particulars.
 The arrival of the special train from Birmingham, the street parade headed by the Arab Patrol and their famous band, the special feature and the string of capdidates were all faithfully shown The picture Is one of the best ever shown In the district, every person In the parade being easily recognized as they marched across the screen.
 The Arab Patrol in their gorgeous uniforms were In charge of the affair, and Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these" The Cozy little theatre was crowded from morn till night and q goodly sum was netted for the california fund of the Arab Patrol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
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CHURCH OF HIDDEN TREASURE
It's Walls Said to Contain Chest Full
 of Money and Jewels
f'rom .the Mide Wnrld.

From the Wide World.
 small building populafly known as "The Church of Hidden Treasure" stands in the little town of Barelas. New Mex ico. During the Mexican war many of the richest families in the neighborhood hid their gold and valuables in all sorts of curious places.
 Senor Sandoval, very rich land owner. chose the thick walls of the village church as his treasure vault, and tradition says that the precious hoard has never been removed.
 Only a few years ago several groups fl men, armed with piclIaXes, crowbars and other implements beseged the place in search of the fabulous wealth said 10 bs concealed somewhere on the premises. fhs treasure Is believed to be contained In a large wooden chest. such as most of fhs wealthy Mexieans formerly possessed It s claimed that the box contained thou sands of dollars of gold, besides emeralds. diamonds and pearls, set in pure native gold.
 The Sandoval family. however. guard the place most carefully. while they In turn are iealously watched 10 see that they do not disturb the church property. Bold and daring plans are sometimes laid. but nothing seems to come of them and the ancient building still guards it's pre- cious secret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
MOODY DELIVERS
 SPEECH AT CUBA

Cuba, March 14.zA Special IF. $. Moody, who is opposing captain Hob son, made his initial appearance to a Sumter audience here yesterday to a crowd not overly large, due to the i'm element weather. His principal conten- tion was that Captain Hobson spent too much time delivering messages to the people over the country and too little time to his duties in Congress.
 Reference was made to his record on several bills and how his votes were cast
 Mir. Moody's supporters are satisfied with the showing he has made. while the Hobson men are jubilant and de clare that all Hobson needs to win Is for his opponent to stay on the stump and mix with the people.
 Expressions heard on the street lead to the belief that so far as this sec tion is concerned the race will be close. tlobson makes a tour of the county next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Million Dollar Damage

Charlotte N. C.. March 15.-Damage and disaster tonight are in the wake of a terrific wind and rain storm which passed over the Piedmont section of the carolinas this morning. Blindng tor rents of rain were accompa anied by rain which reached a velocity of 40 miles an hour.
 The rainfall was the heaviest in 19 years. In les sthan 12 hours a precipita- tion of 4.40 inches was registered here, while at Salisbury records showed six inches
 Reports of great damage to property and loss of live stock are coming in from many points.
 In Winston-Salem and vicinity the dam- age is conservatively estimated at quarter of a million dollars.
 Despite the cloudburst the citizens face water famine. owing to a break in the dam at the waterworks
 Reports from other sections, extending as far south as Anderson. g. C., and north as far as the Virginia line, tell of unprecedented rains and consequent da make.
 The total damage cannot be accurately stated tonight but a reasonable estimate would place the damage in the Caroinas al more than a million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
NEGOTIATIONS ARE
 ENDED IN NEW YORK
 BY THE COMMITTEES
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  minimum wage may be ascertained for any particular area, the prime minister, without pledging the government to any precise form of machinery, indicated that district mnimums should be locally fixed by joint board of each district consist ing of representatives of employers and employees with a neutral independent chairman. who might be selected by the parties themselves, or. if necessary. by the government Such a body would. in the opinion of the government. afford what they have always regarded as all important-a means for securing an end. to the controversy between the employers and employed
 "The proposals of the government will include provisions to secure promptitude in the presentation of cases of the parties and adjudication of them.'
 After the conferences adjourned. the miners federation issued a statement that they had been empowered by their execu- tive committee to consider the govern ment's bill, but that the federation would not advise a resumption of work until a satisfactory bill is passed.
 The miners delegates express satsfac- tion at the turn affairs have taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
De La Barra Threatened

Paris, March l5.-Francisco De La Barra, former provisional president of Mexico, received today from Mexico City what he considers a menacing cabegram. It was signed by l9 members of the progressive constitutional party, friends of President Madero, and urged him not to return
 Senor De La Barra, however, promptly replied that he would adhere to his de- csion to return to Mexico and labor for his country
 Senor De La Barra, while not wishing to comment upon the telegram. admitted that it showed the existence of desper- ate state of affairs in Mexico. He said the names signed to 1t are those of active politicians who are supporters of Madero.
 Senor De La Barra added that now he was more determined than ever to return to Mexico and take part in his country g affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
M'FARLAND TRIAL
 PRACTICALLY ENDED

Pittsburg, March 15.--A night ses- sion of court practically ended the trial of the Rev. Dr. ". D. Mcfarland, for mer member of the faculty of the Pitts burg High school and United Pres byterian minister, now resident Of Tennessee, who is charged with caus- ing the death of Elsie D. Coe, formerly his private secretary, by an operation.
 Tomorrow 1t is said but few wit nesses will be called by the defense. when the case will go 10 the jury, after arguments, which are expected to be brief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
WILEY'S ACTION CAUSES
 BUT VERY LITTLE SURPRISE
ny WALTER HARPER

Washington March 16-(special)-As ln- dicated in this correspondence last night, pr. Harvey Wiley resigned his position agriculture this morning. The announce ment caused but little surprise in Wash ington as II had been generally known for several days that conditions in the departm has assumed such shape that it would be impossible for him 10 re- main in peace.
 His friends here generally accept his nc- ton with approval. While he has been invaluable in his defense of the pure food laws of the country and in the initiation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

PASSAGE OF SUGAR BILL IS
 BIG VICTORY FOR UNDERWOOD
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington. March Especial )-osear Underwood met all charges of gag snle in the management of the sugar schedule in the House today with magnificent calm and at the end of day that at times threatened storms had won another great tariff victory.
 AS indicated in his speech in putting this bill on it's passage yesterday, this measure embodies more than all other bills that have been presented the diyid- ing line between the two great parties. It is bill that will be heard from often during the campaign of this year.
 The sugar schedule more than all other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

of pure food regulations conditions with
 in the bureau had become such that his usefulness for the future work was prrc ticaly nullihed
 IL is the general opinion that the Pres ident will find 1t very hard 10 find man to supply the vacancy. The position is not only one of great responsibility and difficulty but the present dlsordered con dition in the bureau new man will find 1t very hard to organize his forces for ef- fective work. 1t is considered more than proba ble that other changes will be made in the personnel of the bureau before 1t is made entirely effective and before all friction can he eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

Washington, March 5.-(special.)-sen- ator TseRoy Percy expressed the opinion tonight that Mississippi will cast it's cleo tora1 votes for oscar w. Underwood for the democratic nomination for President Senator Percy favors the nomination of Democratic Leader Underwood not solely for the reason that he is southern man, but because he recognizes in the able Alabaman a match for William Fl. Taft, whom he thinks the republicans will nom mate as their standard bearer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
German Situation Unchanged

Berlin, March 15.-The situation in the Westphallan coal region, where upward of 20O,o00 coal miners are out on strike, is practically unchanged.
 The two persons killed at Wattensiehed by a genderman, 1t now develops. were workers as miners and not strikers. The men were slain by a police officer, who WAS shot twice in the face and whose hel- met was pierced by another bullet. and, thinking that the miners were responsible for the fuslade, fired in their direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
ALLEN HOME RAIDED AND
 PITCHED BATTLE FOLLOWS
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He was quickly seized by the guards, who took the weapon. The wound Is not serious. Victor Allen, Floyd Aliens son Cabell Strickland and Byrd Marion were also arrested. It is the general belief that they are being held merely as wit nesses.
 James Fowler, who was wounded in the courthouse yesterday, is in desperate condition. and is not expected to live through the night
 Juror Worill was only slightly injured while Juror Kane is improving, and will probably recover. Lester Goad, clerk of the court, is wounded only in the flesh of the neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Dr. Wu Likes Washington

London, March 15-Although he has been offered the post of foreign minister, says the Daily Telegraph, Wu Tung Fang is determined he shall be reappointed Chinese minister to Washington. The cor respondent states that 1t is understood Dr. Wus motive Is desire to raise the im- portant Chinese legations to the rank of an embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
PERSONAL

W. K. Couch of the Montgomery Light and Water Power company, of Mont gomery, and an enthusiastic Underwood man of the Capital City, was in Birming- ham for a few hours last night.
 President of the Railroad Commission of Alabama Charles Henderson is in the city. looking after his interests in the approa ching primary. Mir. Henderson is candidate for reelection 10 the posi- tion he now occupies and Is making a personal canvass over the state. He is registered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

embodies the principle of the protection of profits to the manufacturer on the one side and the burdening of the people with heavy tax on a necessity of life on the other. II is probable the issue on which the campaign will be fought
 Mr. Underwood announced at the close of the days session that he would call up the excise tax bill tomorrow. Debate on this measure will probably extend through next Monday and into Tuesday. It is expected that this bill will have the support of a few of the more liberal re- pnbicans. The insurgents are expected to support it as the majority of them supported the sugar bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Receiving Station for Aliens

New Orleans, March 15.-United States Commissioner of Immigration s. F. Red fern today announced that he had Awarded the contract for the erection be- low this city of receiving station for aliens. Five buildings will be erected at total cost of sios.o0o and will be com pleted next October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
AMERICANS ASK
 FOR PROTECTION Peace Commission to Plead
 With Rebels
DE LA BARRA MENACED
Receives Telegram From Madero Partisans Urging Him Not to Rcturn-No Moro Troops to
 the Border at Present

Mexico citv March 15. 5.-Ambassa1or Wilson tonight received an appeal for protection for Americans in Tampico who are in danger of violence at the hands of a mob which has already attacked the officers of the Tampico Navigation company. Circulars melting the people to an snti-foreign demonstration were dis trbuted this morning. and during the aft ernoon a mob of rioters gathered and, according to the ambassadors report, has practically taken control of the town.
 The American colony at Tampico is numerous and is said to be fairly well provided with fire arms. It is feared , there may be serious disorders there.
 New Developments
 Two interesting moves in the interest of peace in Mexico shaped themselves today The one included the departure of peace commission representing industrial Mex leo to plead with General Orozco and Emilio Vasquez Gomez to end the revolu- ton and give them an undisturbed oppor- tunity to earn their daily bread.
 The other was the absorption of 550 pris- pners from 6penal institutions into the army on their assertion of patriotism aud the petition that their sentences be re- mtted.
 The peace. commissioners represent a movement inaugurated by an organization known as the Seoedad Mutualista Nor alzadora, which was organized by former Gov. I.anda Y Escadon several years ago for the upift of the working class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
HAMILTON CLAIMS
 NEW SPEED RECORD

Sacramento, Cal, March 15.-Avistor Charles Hamilton claims to have estab- llshed new American bipiane record by his B minute flight between Sacramento and Maryvile yesterday, distance of R.7 miles He made the trip at an aver-- age speed of 7S.9 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Pythians Meet

The Fairview lodge. No. 2io. Knights of Pythias. met in regular session last night at their hall at Fairyew. The rank of esquire was conferred upon ono candidate The lodge will be the host af Joint meeting of the Fairvlew Steel City. Ensley. Pratt City and Wylam lodges on next Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
BALLoONIsT IS SAFE

Salem, Mo. March 15-The bal loon Buckeye IT. in which J. H. Wade, Jr., of Cleveland, O.. set out from San Antonio, Tex, as pilot, "Wednesday night in an attempt to better the worlds record for long distance flights, landed in a
 remote section of the ozark noun
 talns, 9 miles from here, at 1
 o'clock this morning. A heavy
 snow storm necessitated the land
 ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Mann Talks to Williams

Richmond. Va. March Ex-Governor Mann late tonight talked over the tele- phone with Attorney General Williams at Hilsville.
 Court opened today" said the attor- ney general, and all officers reported for duty. Posses are on hand and order prevails. Proper steps have been taken 10 guard prisoners. have situation well in hand but cannot discuss it over the telephone. No detectives have been killed.'
 It is feared by officers of the militia that the mountain outlaws will make an attemp, during the night to rescue the Aliens. The attorney general made no ref erence in his message to the reported killing of Mrs. Sidney Allen.
 Reports Confirmed
 Reports of a pitched battle between a posse and the Aliens were confirmed to- night in a telephone message to Governor Mann. Officers stormed Sidney Aliens house. His wife was killed in the firing and Allen. seriously wounded. was takan only when he was unable to fight longer.
 Sidney Allen is one of the outlaws who yesterday assassinated the judge, the prosecutor and the sheriff of Carroll coun- ty at the courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
No More Troops Now

Washington, March 15.-No moro troops will be sent 10 the Mexican bor- der at present to enforce the neutrality laws, in accordance with President Taft's proclamation yesterday. The army regards that the duty of civilian customs officers.
 Questions regarding the permissi- b4lity of shipments of arms are expect cd to be handled by the customs au- thorities or by reference to President Taft, if necessary.
 Troops now on the border will look to the protection of Americans and their property against attacks from armed bands in United States territory.
 San Antonio. Tex, March 15.-In the belief that a decisive battle is likely soon and that 1t will be fought at Torreon. BOO refugees are en route north from that place. The most of them left on trains Wednesday.
 Two coaches were crowded with China men. who feared a repetition of the massacres during the Madero revolution
 Chihuahua. March 15.--A detachment of government troops under General Panchovilla engaged rebel force un- der Col. Jose Flores Ala Tore, in canyon near santa Rosalia this after noon. The federal loss was eight killed and six wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
Reports Confirmed
Fear for Crops

p7les'ire. Tex. March 15.-With an average minimum temperature of 3 de-
 t. cyistercd in eastern Texas yester- FH'' fs--s ~rr c- ,-essed tndsy that toma- toes and other truck crops and peaches have been damaged The extent of -" 'osses to apples has not been es.i- mated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
More Than Serious

From Fliegende Blaetter.
 Eulalia (elderly heress)-"Do you think the baron regards me serouslyP'
 Rosa" Seriously? Why, my dear, every time l mention you he looks positively sad"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

Columbia. s. G. March 15.-With all the rivers booming as a result of re- cent terrific rains, South Carolina. it Is thought faces a freshet exceeded only by the disastrous flood of 1908. Reports from the Piedmont section in- dicate that damage there has been heavy. In Cheraw a heavy windstorm caused much damage. Trains are de- layed and wire communication is ham pefed by the sweeping waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
A Dark Secret

From Judge.
 Willie-"Say, Pop. who elects the alder- men?"
 Wise Father-"Hush my sonl You're too young to know"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16

Thursday night and noon today trans formed insignificant streams in this section into torrents and caused the rivers to overflow their banks. dam aging property to the extent of about s150o00 causing the death of one man and probably second and temporarily paralyzing railroads and mill opera tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
THINKS UNDERWOOD
 WILL CARRY MISSISSIPPI
By WALTER HARPER

Senator Percy believes that the nom ination of Mir. Taft by the republicans would emphasize tho tariff ss the dom inant issue Of the campaign and upon it the democrats. with Underwood as their leader would make a much strong CT and more popular appeal 10 the coun- try. Underwood, he thinks, now is mak- ing the fight in the House for honest tariff reform which clearly foreshadows the real issue in the national contest.
 
 istration, left tonight for Birmingham. where he will attend the meeting of the advocates of the nomination of Roosevelt for President to be held to- morrow for the purpose of arranging for a state primary
 In the party with Major Tebbetts were E. H. Hubbard. T. II. Bolton, T. '. Dean. ]. II. Locke, E. A Leonard Sid Berry and F. C. Bromberg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
TEBBETTS COMES
 TO BIRMINGHAM

Mobile. March i5.--( Especial. Maj. w. F Tebhetts, collector of the port of Mobile under the Roosevelt admin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
TERRIFIC TRANSFORM DOES
 DAMAGE OF MILLIONS
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>~-~-------~-------->---~ fly of J. B. Flippen had a narrow es- cape from death in the wrecked dwe;- ling. The cyclone lasted but five min utcs and was followed by great calm.
 Greensboro, N. C., March 15-Railroad traffic is paralysed, county bridges have been washed away by the score and two fatalities are reported as result of one of the heaviest rainfalls this sec ton has experienced in years. All main line trains of the Southern are at a standstill. dozen washouts being re- ported between Salisbury and Danvil.e, Va.
 In this county Il strong bridges were washed away. A long steel bridge be- tween here and Mount Avery went down this afternoon and train schedules were cancelled. The property damage in this section will amount to thousands of dol lars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-16
South Carolina Suffers

spartanburx. s. C.. March 15.--six inches of rain falling between s o'clock
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ok International aadcrs
The daily sentinel., 1912-02-07
LIZARD HEAD STANDS.

Shall the mountain come TO Nah
omet2 In the west sensational news
paper writer's seem TO be determined
that i. shall. II the prophet happens
TO be near the foot OF the peak. OF
late We have read mum rUrs stories OF
sliding mountains. slipping mount
aims, the demolition OF the cross on
the Mount Of the Holy Gross (Which
was conclusiyely proven unjrueI etc.
etc, And to these was recently ad-
ded plausible tale to the effect that
Lizard Head latitude 1886 feet
one of the most striking peaks in
southwestern Colorado. on the Rio
Grande Southern railorad. had Yield
ed TO the force of gravity and tuppled
oyer--or at least great portion Of
it.
But, alas for the credulous newspa-
per man. The railroad superintend-
ent now states authoritatively that
the published report of the accident
was due to a joke perpretrated on
the daily press, which innocently pub
lished theitem: and, il being a most
attractive calamity, the news was re-
printed broadcast throughout the
land.
However. the huge head still
stands, nose upward and having
never been scaled, presents a tan
taliZing challenge to American
mountain climbers. Who will be the
first on the summit