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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12
The Thousand Islnndn,

me River st. Lawrence, together
with the Great Lakes form the grand :
est system OF inland navigation in the
world. 1t extends from the head
waters Of Lake Superior to Cane
Gaspe. on tho Atlantic Ocean, n dis
lance OF 400 miles
Tho total area of the St Lawrence
Basin is about $4,000 square miles.
Of which the United States owns 1877
$40 and Canada 322.560 square miles.
the total length OF the river from
Kingston to Polnte des Monts Is SIS
miles. Throughout It's entire length
the 81. Lawrence has the ciearness
and purity of mountain spring
Thousand Islands are Lose In mum
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12
CALIFORNIA
"rhc Golden State" n Commonwealth
of World Wonders, HenlthfuI Gil
mute and plcasurc-Scexing


The first recorded mention ~ Cali
fornIa appeared in "Drcds NJ I-s.
plandian' early I'm the sixte.n,h ron
tury. Whether or not this il re-
gardcd OF historic value or nureIv
fanciful romance. is not material. mt
that the reference was nj least nro-
-phetic must he admitted IN the Iirbt or
the Golden state OF to-day: =
know then that Oh the right hand OF
the Indies there is an island called
California. very close to the side of
tho Terrestrial Paradise
The tens OF thousands who have
basked in CALIFORNIA; sunshine and
revcled In her myriad beauties, affirm
the Judgment of the ancient chron-
icler and Its sublime fulflment in
these later days. Few sections afford
such great diversity OF scenery and
Held for recreative activity. and no
where in all the world may be found
such delightful combination OF out
ing opportunities, all SO easy OF ac-
cess.
Contrary to the popularly accented
! belief. climatic conditions are ideal
both summer and winter, with but
slight variations of temperature from
season to season.
groves, fields Of golden poppies, and
shining beaches upon which the warm
surf beats restlessly offer their AL
lurcments and via with each other for
| ones favor. Giant redwoods, which
were centuries old when the earliest
| OF tho pyramids OF Egypt were con.
I structed. raise their majestic heads
more than 500 feet. as if proud OF
their antiquity.
rho o,a ,s.,
turesque. rejecting the zeal and cour-
| age of the early FRANCISCAN Padres
| lend an atmosphere of romantic in
! tercst
| v;s,t "a r,o,,,o,, ., ,,,or., oa,,
cotion g., ,,sa,e ~" - oea.Io GU ~.
tho count-,, 49, ~ osne1 ot
,a,on ~ ~ 30 mp. i,o al -,
have within ~ 10. Sa,,, s.oors nn'
| cured n ~ Crto,,a s,a 80 o,,,au
| onoa .ro,, - I'm, Hs,a ms
| has hncnn,o 49, % T., .ho ,vorId's
e, t"ctor IN lhc "oiiu
| way for the immense commerce
| which results, and ts Justly entitled ia
a conspicuous place among the grea,
| cities OF tho world. The passare TO the
Indies for which columbus sought lies
| through tho Golden, Gate.
| no ,no ,oro. =, 49,. ,o ,nrrnod
emit go, -, ~ nc LIS ,tn ,,,,,,tl
! bcnchos ts sboro "e 80 aenan md var;ed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12

Lake City-with almost every mile
one of scenic grandeur across the
backbone OF the continent"
y most comprehensive and satisfying
tour OF California resorts may be
made by using the Southern route in
one direction. the scenic Route In
the otner.
There arc two daily Rock Island
trains providing continuous service
between Chicago St Louis and Kansas
City and California over the Southern
route.
There is continuous daily Rock
Island service between Chicago, Des
MONIES and Omaha-with annex cars
from st. Louis and Kansas City-and
California. over the Scenic Route
In addition TO providing through 10.
cilitics over these two :uperb routes,
the Rock Island serves all the inter
mediate territory between the Ms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12

siss!ppi Valley and the Rocky Noun
tains. from Minnesota. on the north,
to Louisiana. on tha south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
SUFFRAGETTESASK
 CONGRESSF0RV VOTE

Washington. March 13.-The leaders in- vaded the national capitol today ana presented arguments for an amendment to the constitution to enfranchise women. Hearings were given by the woman sut- frage committee and judiciary committee in the Senate and by the judiciary com mttee of the House. The House rooms were crowded with women from many cities.
 pr. Anna Shaw marshalled the forces at the Senate hearing. The seven listen ing senators were assured that the gath cred phalanx of women was not militant, but only insistent and persistent.
 Probably the most determined speaker was Miss Lenora O'Reilly of New York, representing the wage earners.
 we don't want to bluff you" said she, i've want the ballot for our own good. We don't get half enough to live on and vet we have got to keep decent. You men make the laws, but when you do go wrong you go way wrong, still you ex- pect us women to do better than you We have heard the tommy rot given us by legislators. We know the game. You men want this nation to get rich. You don't know that riches lie in human liYesr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
DYNAMITE CASES
 l. ARE CONSOLIDATED

Indianapolis. March 13.-All the de- fendants indicted for violation of fed eral statutes governing transportation .of explosives must gos to trial in one case on october 1, according to the final ruling of Judge A. B. Anderson today. He heard arugment of attor- neyss for the defense on q motion for separate trials.
 In the consolidation the indictments against 5f are merged in one with 12S counts, 20 of which, charge conspiracy to violate the statutes forbidding carry ing dynamite and nitroglycerine on passenger trains and 100 charge direct violation by the defendants. This is for abetting Ortie F. McManigal, John ]. McNamara and Jas. B. McNamar ra and Herbert S. H1okin
 Forty-six of the defendants. mem bers of labor unions alleged to have been implicated in dynamiting cam paign against the open shop works in the different industries, were in court and their bonds were continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
COURT REFUSES ID
 DISMISS MORRIS

Chicago. March 1S.-While Judee Carpenter. denied motion after motion of the packers in their trial today, thc 10 defondants and their counsel held an aIl-day, conference to- determine the plan of defense over whlch IL IS -saiu there cisiconsiderable difference or opih- Ion. It was said a tentative und IT. standing that the defendants them selves shall not take the stand was the only agreement reached.
 Among the motions denied by the court were:
 To discharge Edward Morris, pres- ident, and Louis Hey---an, manager of the beef department Of Morris & Co, because the indictment named Morris & Co. of New Jersey instead of Morris X Co. of Maine as the company hand ling the fresh meat branch of the bus mess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14

age of cocaine. They took her back and found the negro man, they state. in the act of putting the drugs in drawer. When he saw the police coming, they alleged, smith threw a package contain ing two bottles of cocaine out the back door. They took this along With the other stuff
 Only short time ago, another negro was arrested at the same store for sell ing cocaine by Detectives Fully and Cole. upon the instigation of Warden Puckett. at the city jail The case at that time was cleyery worked on the part of the warden. Smith stated to the police that the store belongs to Leonard Bryant. an- other negro, who was recently arrested by the police. He has since been re- leased. When arrested, Smith had d slip of paper in his pocket reading: Night police. Puckett and Moore. Wheel riders.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Lacking Modern Improvements

From the Saturday Evening Post
 Tim Hurst, the prize fight referee, was formerly an umpire in the big league. He was behind the bat one day and the catcher took exceptions to Tim's juds- ment of pitched balls.
 One came whizzing over that the catcher thought should have been called strike.
 "Ballr stated Tim.
 Look here. MT. Umpire" said the catcher, that plate has got corners on it."
 '.Yes. son." said Tim; but 1t ain't got bay windows on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
NEGRO DRUG STORE
 RAIDED BY POLICE
Boxes of Cocaine and Morphine Seized by Scouts Moore and
 ShelInutt

Police Scouts Moore and Shellnutt last night raided negro drug store at Ave- nue C and Twenty-frst street. With the raid. a negro named Willie Smith. was of cocaine hydrochloride and the same amount of morphine sulphate were seized as evidence
 The policemen who made the arrest detected Molie Williams. a negress, com ing from the store with a small 25c. pack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14

Paris, March 13-Francisco De La Mexico, had a long and cordial inter Mexico, had a lon gand cordial inter view today with Premier Poincalre rela- tive to the Mexican situation The in- tervew was not official in character, as Senor De La Barra, who recently de- clined the ambassadorship to France, is now a private citizen. but the premier was desirous of getting an impression from the ex-President who has definitely decided to sail for Mexico on the steamer Furst Bismarck March IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Prepare for Strike

Pttsburg, March 13-Railroads and manufacturing companies. in anticpa- fion of a suspension of mining opera tions in the nearby bituminous coal district when the exist ing agreement with the miners expires. arc gathering vast stores of coal Mines are being worked to ca pacity and coal is being hauled to con venient points in such quantity as to create car shortage. which further aggravates the situation.
 In consequence of the heavy demand prices are soaring and run of mine coai which early in the week sold at si.50 a ton at the mine today brought s175 with no promise of immediate delivery. It is stated some coal has been sold in the West Virginia districts for $2. an unprecedented price ~s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

automobile at my res idence, 333r~ South 2fst street.
 Wednesday night between 10 and 1
 o'clock, one PEestolite tank. Liberal reward will be paid for return or information leading to arrest or guilty party.f J.gsv1N., WhatleY. s.l5 E ? Brown Marx B1dg. Residence fphone,
 Bell Main 2991. S-14-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Another BloOdless Victory

Chihuahua, Mexico, March 13.-Once more the rebel army has scored blood less victory and tomorrow the onward march to the south will be resumed. Santa Rosalie, in the district of Kamargo. was occupied today by Gen. Inez Salazar, without shot having been fired by either side. The town was abandoned when Salazar's men began their advance at noon today. The little group of govern ment troops had fortified their position but in the face of great odds determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
THE UNITED STATES
 TO STOP SHIPMENT
 OF ARMS TO MEXICO
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

 with the channels of commerce from one port of entry into another.
 Mexico contends that when arms are obviously intended for revolutionists and are certain to be used' against the fed eral government, the duty of the United States as neutral power should be more specifically outlined. Congress snow ,s asked by President Taft to find a solu- tion to the dilemma.
 The Mexican ambassador expressed his pleasure when he heard informally the combination of events occurring at the conference. He suggested that a confer ence of all Pan American countries to revise the present neutrality laws, many of which he declared anticipated, would he an important factor in maintaining the friendly relations in the future along the lines of peace among nations of the hemisphere.
 Mexico City March 1s-The Root reso- lution adopted by the United States ser- ate today, was source of gratificatI<l to officials of the Mexican government.
 Since the revolutionists captured Juarez the Madero administration had confidently looked to Washington for such action. The delay has obviously been an eu,- barrassment to the government An+ nouncement of the Senate's action con veyed by the Associated Press called forth an expression of satisfaction from Minister Calero of the department of for eign relations. who declared that he voiced the sentiment of the President and other members of the cabinet
 My old friend. Secretary Root, in pro- posing this measure. has demonstrated an understanding of the conditions existing in my country. and I am extremely pleased to learn of the favorable action of the United States Senate" said Min ister Calero.
 'I sm not only gratified but surprised. for the reason that l had just received telegraphc advices which indicated con tray action," continued the minister.
 Senator Roots sponsorship of the reso- lution was generally regarded as pecu- liarly appropriate, in view of the high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Anarchy in Kwang Tung

Latest advices from Canton say that fighting continues there, but details are not given. The insurgents yes terday attempted to concentrate for an attack on Cha Men, the for eign quarter but were intercepted by the regulars and retired. On March 9 and 10 the Chinese gun boats Kiang Kis and Kiang- -Kung attacked the insurgents who replied with yigor. Heavy guns were used on both sides and shells wrecked houses and killed several civil ians
 A condition approaching anarchy ap- pears tQ prevail almost every where in the Chinese province of Kwang Tung.
 At Swatow the soldiers of the garrison opposed the landing of 2o00 Hakkas or marauders, and several fierce encounters have taken place between them.
 A battle was fought on Saturday at Chow Yang a short distance to the south of Swatow during which 40 men were killed and 60 wounded. General Wu Sun, one of the commanders at Canton, is
 leaving for Swatow with 2000 men to suppress the disturbances.
 The United States minister has sent ehe monitor Monterrey. The British consul at that city last night ordered the cap- tains of British vessels lying off the cty to put out their lights should they hear firing from the forts. They did this and the British gunboat Morehen com menced her patrol duty. Several of the foreign missionaries in the city have had narrow escapes from flying bullets, At Shamen, the foreign settlement, there are now 5O0 soldiers while on boa-d the foreign war vessels there is a force of 1000 bluejackets. Five of the leaders of the disorderly element who were fOr- merly well known pirates have formed a pool to defy the auptorities to disarm their followers. It is said one of these chiefs alone has 1000 adherents. Strong efforts are being made to restore peace and the soldiers in Canton are receiving si5 for each rifle handed in to the of- faIr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
STRIKE SITUATION IS RAPIDLY GROWING
 WORSE EVERYWHERE
tcoNTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

tions concerning the strike have been in- troduced in the Prussan diet, besides those in the reichstag, which Clemens Bruck, the Prussan minister of the in- terior. and vice chancellor of the empire, has promised to answer tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Outlook Gloomy
Asquith's Proposal

According to information. published in the London morning papers. Pre- mier Asquith has been trying to per- suade thesminers to return to work on basis of 3 ashillings minimum wage for men and shilling wage for boys, leaving further adjustment ofthe min imum wage question for subsequent negotiations. The miners conference yesterday morning reSected this pro- posal but the joint conference with tho foreign office having failed to arrive at an agreement with the premier. 1t is stated as a new issue of the diff culty now suggests that the miners federation should agree to d ballot on this proposal. s5.- Ax .ssE
 Even should the, delegation. accept. however, it win not remove the objec- tion of the Scotch and South Wales owners, who persistentiy' declined to discuss minimum wa ge' in any shape or form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Cattle Thieves Raid Ranch

Maria, Tex, March 13.- sMexican cattle thieves raided an American ranch near Presido. Tex, last night and got away with IA head of cattle after a running fight with Vim Kilgore. deputy sheriff There were five men in the band and they took the cattle across the Rio Grande. Kilgore succeeded in capturing one of the thieves. but in attempting to capture the others his prisoner escaped. The cattle were stolen from the Pool ranch. several miles south of Presidio
 Troop c of the Third calavry, com manded by Capt. w. P. Winters, arrived at Maria today. Detachments of the troop will be sent to Presidio tomorrow to patrol the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
GunbOats Sent to Canton

Hong Kong, March 13.-t'our gunboats have been despatched to Canton from Hong Kong. An eye witness describes the scenes at Canton as terrible. One thousand persons have been killed. The British gunboat Kinsha has been dam aged by shells and has been compelled f1l cli hor. nna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
SEEING MARCHING
 AGAINST PEK|NG Would Restore Manchus to
 the Throne THE OUTLOOK IS BAD No One Seems Capable of Maintain ing Order in China-The Situa- tion Approaches Anarchy
 in Kwang Tung
THE OUTLOOK IS BAD

Peking, March 13.-General Sheng Yuen, who under the empire held the post of governor of the province of Shen Si. is marching at the head of 1e,o00 troops | from the province of Kan Su to Picking 10 restore the empire to the throne. The commander of the emperor's guards at the palace received message to this effect
 President Yuan Shi Kai has sent en- voys to meet General sheng Yen and explain the present situation.
 It would seem that there is no gov ernment force present or prospective capable of terminating the prevalent anarchy. There is little hope among the legations that the coalition government will be successful in ending the mutinous pillaging which is now sweeping over the north. One minister said today that it must burn itself out like a prairie fire. It is the general belief that order can not be restored within two years. The breaking up of the country by secessions is considered not merely a possibility.
 Six Hostile Armies
 There are now not less than six hostile armies in the field. These comprise the northern and southern armies which the present disorders show are not agreeable to the forced compromise that their lead CTS are now negotiating; the Manchu troops which remain distinct body apart from the others; the Mongols who in large bands are fighting the Chinese garrisons in the north; General Sheng Yun's army, composed largely of Moham- medeans and in the province of Yun Nan, an army of independents.
 General Sheng Yun's exact disposition is not known. but according to a mis- sionary letter recently received from Sian Flu, his followers are decmating populations. and wiping out whole dis medeans and in the province of Yun Nan state that the independent army is in control of. part of three provinces and that up to the present it has confined itself largely to outlawry.
 The diplomatic corps in Picking are pes simistie because of the apparent feeble ness of the Chinese administrators and discplinarians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
postaI ReciDts Grow

The postoffice receipts here are gradu- ally growing and a comparative state ment for each quarter will show de- cided gain over the corresponding quar- ter for the same period last year. The business of the office is still being dis matched by w. NJ. Russell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
De La Barra Sees Poincaire

to join the garrison at Jiminez, some 5C miles south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14

esteem in which he is held by Mexicans, his popularity dating from the visit he nada to this country while Secretary of State.
 Newspaper Men Arrested D Pursuing the policy which began sev- eral days ago of curbing vicious attacks upon the administration by irresponsible publications, municipal authorities to- day arrested four men charged with be- ing the authors of happening articles. A dozen or more reporters employed by daily newspapers of the capital are said to have been cited to appear in court tomorrow. The purpose of the citation was not made known. Tn the early hours of the morning q brush between q small detachment of federals and a band of robbers occurred at San Bartb. near Santa Fe, in the federal district where the government powder factory is located. The robbers footed a store in the town. They were easily dispersed Reports of the affair reaching the suburb of San Angel caused most of the residents to hurry their wives and children to a central place of refuge in the village.
 Rio Verde Falls
 Rio Verde state of San Luis Potosi, is reported to have fallen into the hands of the rebels.
 Today's reports from Durango indicate that the suspension of mining operations beca use of a shortage of fuel at two important camps of Velardena and Azar- co. in the state of Durango, is almost complete
 As result it is estimated that 60O0 miners and smelter men are idle. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14

months salary was given to each em- ploye dismissed.
 Train service between Durango and Torreon is still interrupted but early resumption of traffic is predicted by army officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
BIDS FOR BUILDING
 RAILROAD OPENED Work on Eufaula and Chat
 tahoochee Starts Soon POLITICS WARMING UP postoffice Receipts Gradually Grow inp-Former Eufaula Resident
 Ruried-Thieves at Work. Personal Items
POLITICS WARMING UP

Eufaula, March 3-tSpecal.)-Bids for the construction of the Eufaula and Chattahoochee Valley railroad were opened in the office of the president of the company, w. L. Wild, yesterday, but no definite action on them will be an- nounced for the next ten days or more. This arises from the fact that four were submitted for the complention of the en- tire course, while a large number Of others were submitted for certain DOT tions, and these will have to gone through with and the most feasible plan will have to be determined upon by the commit- tee. Everything will be done with d view of beginning the work as soon as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Thieves at Work

An epidemic of thieving is apparently infesting this section and every day some crime along this line is reported. Ch'ef of Police Cox of Cuthbert, Ga, was Tn the city yesterday when he succeeded m capturing a stolen mule and the thief' who had succeeded in disposing of tlr animal in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Former Resident Buried

Former Resident Buried
 The remains of J. A Sylvester or At lanta, reached the city this morning and were inferred in Fair View cemetery here. Mir. Sylvester died in that city Monday night from complicated troa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Politics Warming Up

Politics are warming up in the mat ter of municipal affairs and two new candidates for aldermanic honors made their announcement yesterday. An issue has arisen in regard to the chief of po- lice. who is elected by the councilmen, many being opposed to the present in cumbent and upon these grounds the fight promises to prove interesting.
 Miss Lillian Reeves, young lady hefe who suffered Slight stroke of facial paralysis day or two ago, is improving. greatly to the qualification of her friends.
 Ex-Governor w. D. Jelks of Birming- ham is mingling among friends at home and is receiving a royal welcome from a host of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-14
Wash White Goods and
 Sheeting Specials

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 Genuine Lonsdale Green Ticket Cambric; worth 15c yard. Opening Oo Day special ON
 Good size ready made Sheets, made of good mus lin and full bleached; worth 5Oc. Opening Day COo special, each AON
 90 inch all pure linen s h e e t ing, full bleached; worth LOO. Opening 7I Day special StN