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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
History Repeats Itselfo

From the New I ofk Evening Post.
 This is from London dispatch. re- garding a possible outbreak of hostil
 ities between the great European pow. CTS: Hopes are entertained that there will be no war; but the future Is diff ficult to define, and 1t would seem that the course of events of late has been more in the direction of hostilities than of peace" Again: The majority of the powers will meet with a sincere de- sire for peace, but the hopes of pa cfic result are not very sanguinely en. tertained on the stock exchange" be- cause, since Turkish power in Euope will henceforth be reduced to a mini mum, each of the leading powers is naturally desirous, and perceives very keenly the necessity of looking after its own interests.'' These dispatches bear date. however. not of 1912, but of February, 1878, when the diplomatic situation, with the Russian army en- camped at the gates of Constantinople, was quite as hopeless al it is today. While the stock markets were shiver- ing. at that time, the diplomatists were quietly talking things over. There was no war between the powers, the Rus sian army never entered Constantino- pie, and few weeks later an editorial in the publication to which the above dispatches had been sent declared that "the eastern question no longer exists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
PROMINENT GEORGIA
 COTTON FIRM FAILS

Atlanta, Ga, December 1.-zThat the cot ton exporting firm of W. w. Espey, main- taining offices at Savannah and Cordele, Ga, and also in other cities has failed, with liabilities amounting to s2500oo, and assets of about s125.0Oo is the information contained in a special dispatch today from Cordele to the Atlanta Constitu- ton.
 The dispatch says in part:
 "The failure is the result of the Sa- vannah office making enormous domestic and export sales for September and Octo- Der for later delivery. These sales were made on a basis of a little over ten cents on middling. The jump in the price to twelve cents and over, caused by the ex- oessfve damage to the enormous Texas crop made it impossible for the firm to meet contracts"
 According to the dispatch E. M Espey and Joseph Espey. of Cordele, Ga. today admitted the failure, and gave the estima- ton of liabilities and assets. The dis patch also says that it is understood that an effort will be made to get the Espey Cotton company, of which Cary Espey another brother is the head to assume part of the obligations to creditors, 1here- by bringing about a settlement outside the bankruptcy courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
COMMITTEE OF
 TRUSTEES MEETS
Discuss Affairs Relating to State University-Con-
 tracts Considered

University, December 1.-(Special) 1.-The executive committee of the board of trustees of the university met in Tusca- loosa Saturday afternoon. number of matters relating to university affairs were taken up and the leasing of several tracts of coal lands was considered. Some of the applicants for leases on university coal lands appeared in person before the com mittee, among the number being Messrs. Caine ORear and Rufus A. OReal, we'll known operators of coal mines in Walker county President George H. Denny. Judge Henry B. Foster, of Tuscaloosa, Hon Daniey Pratt of Prattville. and Mr. Robinson Brown secretary of the board, were in attendance on the meeting. The session was held in the office of Messrs Brown X Ward in the Aston building.
 party of university professors and in- structors representing all of the natural science departments. in the inStituuion. took advantage of the Friday holiday to walk from Vance station of the A. C.. s. railway to Kelerman on the Warrior Southern. in order that they might visit Eight Acre rock, an interesting geological formation which lies in the eastern part of Tuscaloosa county between -he two points mentioned. This rock is u most interesting and curious place. It con- sists of an acre of sandstone, twenty or thirty acres in extent. perhaps-which is cut up by vertical creviees, some of which are as much as yard or two wide at the top and thirty feet deep. One of the natural wonders of Tuscaloosa county it is a famous site for picnics. A number of good photographs of the plaee were taken. In the party making the trip, were: Messrs. Dinsmore Alter, A. l.. Barker. S. J. Lloyd, Gustav Wittig, Roland NJ. Harper. and William F, Prouty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Dispatches Conflict

London, December IA Consiantino- pie dispatch to the Daily Telegraph quotes the Turkish foreign minister as saying that the protocol of the ar mistioe contains no statement of gen. eral conditions of peace but merely provides for a military status quo The minister further declared Fur key is now in a position to negotiate for more favorable terms because Tchatalja has been rendered impreg nable. In conclusion he said: For the moment only two things are in view-the signature of the protocol of the armistice and the immediate commencement Of direct communica- tions with the delegates of the Balkan coalition as to the conditions of peace"
 Brindisl dispatch to the same paper says. '"The rift between Bulgaria and Greece is growing. There is no part- tion treaty between the allies and Bull garia Is trying to magnify the result of her victories while minimizing those of Servia and Greece
 Bulgaria is now claiming dispro- portionate aggrandizement In the con quered territory. Ferdinand wishes Bulgaria to be as large as Greece and Servia combined but his anxiety to claim the lions share of the spells jeopardizes the successful termination of the war He kept 6O,000 troops at Saloniki idle for 16 days while his victorious fegions arrived before Tcha- talja, too weak to force the lines. Meanwhile the common enemy. known ing that dissentions prevail is not to the sea by the Greek fleet prevents the Turks even now from doing something to lessen the sacrifices to which they have to submit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
THREE ARE DROWNED WHEN |CE BREAKS
 ON HEART LAKE

 Scranton Pa, December 1-Three per sons were drowned and several other members of a family skating party had narrow escapes today when they broke through the ice on Heart lake in north Lackawanna county. The dead:
 Mrs. Adelbert Reynolds, 30 years old her son, whose name could not be leaned and Ross Reynolds, ten years old, a nephew. floss Reynolds skating on thin ice, plunged into the water. Mrs Key holds endeavored to pull him out and she too, fell in. The other members of the party attempted to rescue the woman and her nephew, and all fell into the water. MT. Reynolds managed to free himself and save all but three of the party, but his strength was exhausted be- fore he could complete the task The bod les of those drowned were recovered. The survivors are in a critical condition from exposure and shock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
COAL SUPPLY BY NO MEANS EXHAUSTED Enough to Last for the Next
 1000 Years REPORTS ARE WRONG Geological Survey Figures Show That Known Coal Fields in United
 States Embrace 10,296
 Square Miles
REPORTS ARE WRONG
Rr C. E. STEWART

Washington, December 1.-(Special)-- Let the people cheer up. All this talk about the country running out of coal al the present rate of consumption in few years, and our children's great-great grandchildren suffering for the want oi fuel because we have not conserved the wonderful resources of the country so far as coal is concerned. has been erroneous.
 Only one-half of 1 per cent of the avail able supply of coal in the United States has been exhausted according to figures compiled by the geological survey. At the present rate of consumption, or at the rate of consumption in 1911 this supply will last for 4o00 years or more and by that time there is no telling what will happen.
 The known coal fields of the United States embrace a total area, according to the survey, of 310,2se square miles, to which may be added something over 1sO, ooo square miles of which little is known, but which may contain workable veins. and about 5000 square miles where the coal lies under heavy cover and is not considered available under present condi- tions. The supply of coal before mining began is estimated to have been 3076,204,- 100000 short tons, of which 1922 ,979, 900 600 tons were considered to be easily accessi- 9ole and 1,153, ,225 900 900 tons to be either so deep or the beds so thin that they are accessible only with difficulty. Classified according to the character of the coal, the original supply consisted of 210Oo ,O0O 0oo short tons of anthracite, 1,66l, ,457, 900 900 tons of btuminous coal, 65O,1 100000 tons of sub bituminous coal, and 743, ,590, 900 900 tons of Ignite, the supply of bituminous coal being something more than that of all the other grades combined.
 The total production of coal to the close of 1911 has amounted to 2,270, ,79S, ,737 short tons of anthracite and 6,46s, 773, 690 tons of bitiuminous coal, or an aggregate of S,739,- b72,427 tons. This total production to the close of 1911 represents, including the waste of coal in mining, an exhaustion of the beds equal to 14,1S1, ,9S0,0oo short tons, or somewhat less than O5 per cent of the original supply. In other words, the quan- tity Of coal still remaining to be mined amounts to 3,062, OPP 020,0 ,000 short tons, or little more than 99.5 per cent of the total supply to begin with
 The annual rate of exhaustion at the present time as represented by production in 1910 and 1911 is 0.025 per cent of the sup ply. The quantity of coal still in the ground at the close of 1910 was coco times the production of that year, or, estimating the loss of half of ton of coal for every ton recovered, the supply is equivalent to 4o0o years at the present annual rate Of consumption
 There are other matters of worry there fore, that are perhaps little more imme- diate and pressing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
MOVING PICTURE
 PLAYERS ARRIVE Two Special Cars Attached to No. ', A. G. s. Train
 Last Night

The company of Lubin photoplayers who are to make Birmingham their winter headquarters. arrived in Birmingham this morning at 1:1o o'clock in their private car on train No. ' of theAAlabama Great Southern.
 The car was switched to a siding. and the players were not disturbed last night as all had retired. A car load of special scenery and horses to be used by the company also came in
 There are nineteen people in the com pany that is to make photoplay films in Birmingham for the next three or four months, and they will probably spend to- day in looking about the city and getting acquainted. Suitable accommodations and a studio have alqsady been arranged and the company aftt day or two will be portraying western plays in front of the man with the moving picture camera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
NEW YORK HARRY'S"
 TRIAL IS THIS WEEK

New York Harry otherwise known as Harry Petit, will be tried before Judge Fort during the week on the charge of murdering Policemen Adams and Kirk ley in Birmingham about 10 years ago. Harry has been in the county jail for some time past His trial has been postponed from time to time but is ex- pected to come up within the next few days. It is alleged that Harry was a member of the famous Mller-Duncan gang.
 Other cases on the docket for Judge Fort this week include those of Tom Ha- gan. accused of killing Will Ellard in Lewisburg, and Harry Rohm held for the murder of a woman in East Lake sev- eral months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
HEIRS OF BRUSH
 MAY SELL GIANT .
 BASEBALL CLUB

New York. December 1.-The New York
 National baseball club may be sold by the
 heirs of John T. Brush in few days,
 according to a story printed in the Press today. The newspaper says it is re- liably informed that Edward A. Tipton, a well known horseman has opened or is
 about to open negotiations for the pur- chase of the club and that should the Brush heirs agree to accept certain sum the sale is practically assured Ac-
 cording to the Press C. K G. Billings, a millionaire horseman is associated with
 MT. Tipton in the transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
James Blair

The many friends of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Blair will be grieved to hear of the ac- cidental death of their little son, James, which occurred in San Francisco last Fri day morning. He was struck by train and died from the effects four hours later. The interment will take place in San Francisco today at II o'clock MT. Blair is widely and prominently known here, holding large interests with the American Cast Iron Pipe company. Since last March he, with his family, have made his home in San Francisco, where he looks after the company's interest in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Karagatch. Barracks Burn

Sofia, December 1.zNo meeting of the peace delegates was held today, according to information received here. Thek Greek representative failed to receive the necessary instructions from their government The council of min isters is hearing protracted session at Sofia and government circles are optimistic and hope for favorable report tomorrow,
 The Bulgarians are reported to have proposed that the, peace negotiations be held in Sofia and 1t is not anticipated thai the Turks will object.
 The Mir says that the Karagatch barracks near Adrianople was set on fire by Bulgarian shells, the flames spreading, to many other buildings in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
WANTS GAME LAW
 STRICTLY ENFORCED

Bay Minette, December l-(Specia1)- J. L. Crouch. county game warden, in a recent statement, asserted himself as be- ing in favor of a movement which would enable him. to better serve the county in protecting the game and stopping the killing of so many deer and birds out of season.
 Baldwin county is noted for it's game and it is also known that Mobile and Escambia county hunters raid the woods here each year, without obtaining license and without any restrictions as to the seasons. The big game is fast disappear ing, and it is attributed to the fact that there is no appropriation toward stopping them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
SIGHT RESTORED
 BY BIT OF TINFOIL

Oklahoma City, Okla, December IA bit of tinfoil Tipped from a rubber band by a child is declared responsible for the restoration of the eyesight of Rev. G. G. Rupert, pastor of local church, who had been blind for twenty-eight years. The missile, fired at random by grandchild of the minister hit him in one of his eyes. and to alleviate the pain. hot cloths were applied. This occurred sev- eral days ago, and when It was apparent that his sight was being restored. the applications were continued. Practically normal vision returned today MT. Rupert became suddenly blind while conducting revival services in Birmingham. O., in 1884
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Turkey to Retain Adrianople

London, December 1.-The Times prints the following dispatch from it's Constantinoplef correspondent: Al reports respecting the terms of peace coneur in describing the retention of Adrianople by Turkey as certain, if the porte agrees to rage teh forte It is also believed that the porte win ac- cept the Maritza frontier as far as, and including Adrianople and will probably surrender Kirk I<ilisseh and the north ern part of the Istrandria district, which is populate by Bulgarians.
 Tt is further stated on good author ity that the allies have agreed that Greece shall have Saloniki and Bull garia Monastir."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
INVESTIGATION OF
 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Oklahoma City. December l--Differ- ences between Governor Lee Cruce and members of the state board of educa- tion, three of whom were dismissed by the governor, but who refused to rec ognize the authority of the governor in ordering their dismissal, will be threshed out at a special session of the Oklahoma senate. which convenes Tuesday.
 The governor alleges that the members discharged permitted political influences to be brought to bear in the selection of faculties for state schools and in letting s, ,000000 worth of school book contracts. The special session of the senate was called to confirm the appointments of those named as successors to the three members dismissed by the governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Fred H. Allison

The funeral of Fred II. Allison, who died Friday night, was held yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock from the residence of his brother, Maj. Charles J. Allison, l2S5 South Twentv-first street. MT AL lison was a first cousin of the late Pres ident William Mckinley, had been minis ter to Honduras during the Mckinley ad- ministration, and well known through out the United States Interment was held in Emwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
TUSCALOOSA LODGE
 MEMORIAL SERVICES

Tuscaloosa, December 1.-(Special. )-The annual memorial services of the Tusca- loosa lodge of the Benevolent and Protec- tive order of Elks was held in the Elks auditorium this afternoon. A great crowd thronged the hall to hear the address of Mr J. r. VandiVoort and the fol- lowing musical programme was rendered: March-Miss DeVere.
 Opening Exercises-Lodge.
 Opening ode.
 Prayer-The Rev. Marvin Heflin.
 Song-Mrs. T. A. Hargrove.
 Song-Sterling Harris.
 Song-Miss Davis.
 Closing Ceremonies-Lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
JAP STOWAWAYS
 CAUGHT IN TACOMA

Tacoma, Wash, December 1.--Four Japanese stowaways who had borne ur under bangs of hunger for five days and had existed on diet of crackers for thirteen days preceding, reached Tacoma today only to fall into the arms of ,m- migration inspectors
 The four Japanese, all neatly dressed had managed to leave the steamer Sc attle when the immigration watchmei spied them on the docks. All the new corners were very weak and were placed in the care of physicians.
 They were held for deportation and probably will be imprisoned when they reach Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
SEASON OF ADVENT
Yesterday Was Beginning of the Ec-
 clesiatical Year

In the church calendar yesterday was known as the first Sunday in Advent the beginning of the ecclesiastical year. fin the liturgical churches purple, the penf- tential color, was seen and in the Cath oloci church the Gloria in Excelsis' was omitted from the mass and will not be said or sung until Christmas.
 In all the Catholic churches there was a special collection for the Catholic uni- versity at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Charles Shikles Injured

While attempting to board Louisville and Nashville train No. at Wilhite sta ton, between Birmingham and Cullman, yesterday afternoon, Charles Shikles, aged about 2S years. missed his footing, and fell to the ground in such a manner that one ankle was broken, the bone protruding through the skin. Shikles was brought to Birmingham on the train and carried to the St. Vincent hospital by the Shaw ambulance. Although his injury is very painful. it is not believed to be dangerous. It was stated last night that Shikes was trying to give a massage to the flagman of the train when he fell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Concentration of Traons

London, December IA wireless dis patch to the Morning Post from the Dardanelles dated last Friday. reports that the concentration of Turkish troops has been carried out with secre- cy and that there are now two divisions of the Asian forces on the Gallipoli peninsular, with a large force of artil- lery> The dispatch says that the troops there should be able to prevent any attempt at landing on the part of the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Whole Villages DepopuIated

London, December "A Saloniki dis- patch to the Times says:
 Macedonia is being drenched with blood as the result of atrocities by Bull garian irregulars. Beside the maccacres already reported at Kavala and Serres there has been an enormous amount of killing in the district of Avrethissar, where scarcely single moslem has been left alive. Mohammedan bands are adding their quota to the general destruction Whole villages have been depopulated as the result of their savagery. Turco AL banian bands are also taking part.
 Further light on the Kavala massacres shows that Armenians who had jolned the Bulgarian army as volunteers committed them, being led by man whose family was killed in the Adana massacre"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Excuse Me-

One of the most delightful characters of the two dozen and more to be en- copntered in Excuse Me the highly successful farce by Rupert Hughes, which Henry w. Savage will send to the Jeffer- son theater Tuesday matinee and night is Harold Wedgewood, an English tourist making his first trip west of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Welcome the Rev. Heflin

Tuscaloosa, December 1.-7(SpeciaL)-- The churches of Tuscaloosa will join with the First Methodist church tonight in welcoming the Rev. Marvin Hef1in, who has been returned to this church for the coming year. A special musical pro- gramme will be given and short talks by the Rev. l.. O. Dawson of the Bap- tist church and C. M. Boyd of the Pres byterian church and the Rev H. G. Da- wis, presiding elder of this district, will take the place of the regular sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
 ENGINEER KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK

Hamilton. O., December 1.-Wiliam Macdonald. engineer, of Lima O., was killed and Howard. Harvey. fireman, was badly injured in a head-on collision Of two freight trains on the Cincinnati, Ham ilton and Dayton railroad near Glendale tonight The boiler of one of the loco motives exploded after the collision, bury ing Macdonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
King in Gruda

Rieka. December liking Nicholas ac- companied by the crown prince, arrived at staff headquarters at Gruda yesterday The king made stirring address to the troops and afterward visited the posi- tions giving orders for disposition of the attacking forces.
 The heavy guns bombarded Scutari for two hours. in the afternoon.
 Many shells fell in the middle of the town. The attack was resumed today, the king directing personally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Terms of Armistice

London, December 1.-The terms of the armistice, according to the Constanti- nople correspondent of the Standard, pro- vdes that the armies shall remain in their present position and cease entrench- ing, reinforcing, or bridging up ammuni- tion. Adrianople and scutari shall not be evacuated but their garrisons shall receive rations daily sufficient for one day.
 Bulgaria, the correspondent adds is willing that Adrianople shall remain Fur kish, provided Turkey will pay an in demnty of $25o, ,00o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
John Manley

The funeral of John Manley who was instantly killed by North Bessemer car Saturday afternoon, will be held from the residence near the South Park sta tion on the North Bessemer car line, this afternoon at 2:30 oclock. interment to take place in Elmwood cemetery. The order of Moose will have charge of the services, the Rev. A. c. Clark officiating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
ACTRESS KILLED
 BY NEGRO WOMAN

London, December Annie Gross, an American negress, tonight shot and killed Miss Jessie Mcintyre, young English actress. The Gross woman was separated from her husband, Pax 2 Gross, vaudeville performer, whom she attempted to kill. Jealousy is said to have been the cause of the shooting. The woman was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Henrietta Crossman

Henrietta Crosman in '''rhe Real Thing who Is billed as the attraction at the Jefferson theater Friday matinee and night will be seen in one of the best roles she has filled for years. If it were made for her it could not suit her better, and undoubtedly Catherine Chis- olm Gushing who wrote it, had in mind just such woman in the role of the widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Joseph Bentley

The funeral of Joseph Bentley, who committed suicide Saturday evening by shooting himself through the forehead with .22 calibre rife. will be held from the residence. 2714 Avenue r, this morn ing at 10 o'clock. interment to take place in Woodlawn cemetery. A widow and two sons Luther and Joseph, Jr., are left to mourn the death