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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
ENORMOUS SUM FOR' THE POSTAL SERVICE
MT. Hitchcock Estimates $2S3,S05, 76O Is Needed
 Next Year

Washington. october 25-For the sup port of their postal service the people of the United States next year will pay s2S3, ,S0o, 160, far more than for any other branch of tle soNernmeIit service. i1sti- mates forwarded today. to th -treasdry de- partment by Postmaster General Hitch- cock of appropriations necessary to the operation of the postoffice department during the fiscal year beginning July l, 1913, propose an increase Of sl2,0s6.9O9 over the appropriations of the current fiscal year. MT. Hitchcock is the first cabinet officer to complete his estimates, which aggregate s2s1 ,7si. sos for the postal service at large. exclusive of s2,01f. .260 for inc department in Washington. Nearly $1, ,0O0 GOO of the increase will be required to put into effect the postal examination legislation enacted this year. 1t is estl- mated that s7,240oO0 will be needed for the parcels post system; sl350.0eo to meet the conditions required under the new eight hour law s750.O00 to provide for the re- classification of railway mail clerks, and s150,0oo to establish the new village free delivery service.
 
 propriation, representing an increase of less than l per cent, which is the lowest actual rate of increase in the history Of the postal service.
 The largest item in the estimates is s4c, ,661. GOO needed to pay the railways for carrying the mails. This Is an increase of s2,ol5.Ooo, of which sl,ss5.coo will be re- quired to meet additional expenses re- suIting from the establishment Of the parcels post
 For salaries in the railway mail serv- ice an estimate of i.739,t50 was submit ted or s1. .296. 450 more than last year. The increase is necessary to put into effect the reclassification of railway postal clerks. providing annual promotions for the thousands of employees in this branch of the service.
 The amount estimated for postmasters' salaries is $50. O.25O,00o and for assistant postmasters, postoffice clerks and other postoffice employees $is,20o,0o0. an increase in the two items of s6So,000
 For city delivery service s3i.Sf00o0 is asked. representing an increase of g. .t07,- S25. Part of this increase Is asked for because of the parcels post. E Mr Hitchcock submits an estimate of s47, 800 0oo to maintain and extend the rural delivery service, an increase of s5o0. 900. This service now covers over million miles of rural and city routes. carrying the mails to the homes of 20,000.0o0 peo- pie in the rural districts of the United States
 Adequate provision is made in the esti- mate to meet the normal growth of the postal savings system. There are now in operation. more than 13000 postal savings Repositories and the deposits aggregate about $2S ,000000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
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 London. October 25.--After four days heavy battle the Buigarians arc testing There were no reports of light
 ing today along the line from Kirk-
 i>ilsseh to Adrianople The Bulgariar
 have not yet decided whether they VII
 attempt to capture Adrianople by asSE
 sanlt or 10 starve out it's garrison by
 sege. The full extent of the Turkish
 disaster at Kirk l>Ilisseh is still un- known, brt 1t Is almost certain that
 the bulk of the garrison there effected
 retreat before tho town fell into ths hands of the Bulgarians.
 The early capture of kirk-Kilisseh was great surprise even to Bulgarian staff officers and their allies, and the swift progress of the war was unex-
 nccted by Europe generally. It has
 been only nine days since Turkey de- clared war. and yet events have
 marched to the point where the pos
 s,bility of intervention by the powers already is talked of
 Much interest centers In the nature
 of the alliance of the Balkan states 1t Is said on good authority that one
 of the provisions of that alliance is that no one state shall conclude peace without the others agreeing to do so
 Next in importance to the operation in Thrace Is the struggle between the Servians and Turks in the i<umanovsl region Constantinople Ut last admits the success of the Scrvian arms The Servians yesterday captured two towuss Vuchltrin and Gilan, on the road be- tween Mitrovitza and Vranya.
 The Monteneglins are pressing their I ieti.1ok on .Scnf9rt It Is rt rtporfe.i that ithe Trrkish garrison at Seutafl hs.g ! retired to the heights of zadrina, south l of the town This action is interpreted as a preparation To evacuate Scutar1. | The Greeks are continuing their northward march and today occupied kosanivi about twelve miles northwest | of the town of Servia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
WELLS FILES LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
 .SsoS s67s,364 Was Rec op for the Campa. GERARD GAVE MOST 53,303 Contributions Were Received by Treasurer Wells, 52,246 of Them Being for Amounts
 of $100 or Less

Washington. october 26-Contributions to the presidential campaign fund of the democratic party this year totalled s6Ts.- 364. according to the sworn statement of Treasurer Rolla c. Wells of St. Louis. filed with the chief clerk of the House of Representatives today. Expenditures aggregated s562,61S2l. including sl2o,ooo sent to Chicago from the headquarters at New York, and there are outstanding ob- ligations of s55I49.
 The republican statement of contribn- tions will De filed tomorrow. the last day under the law. The progressive party filed it's statement yesterday. showing contributions of sS04,244. expenditures of s2e2,s4 and outstanding obligations of $41, 341.
 All told 53,S0s contributions were re- ceived by MT. Wells and of these 52, ,2i6 were for amounts of s1oo or less. Cover nor Wilson, the nominee, gave s5oo.
 Herman Rider of New York. as treas urer of the national committee, turned over s2ss25. Judge J. W. Gerard of New York was the largest individual contrib utor with sl3,0Oo. Charles R. Crane of Chicago and Jacob H. Schiff of New York each contributed $f0O0o in two payments of $500o each.
 Samuel Untermeyer of New York gave sl0,0OO as did Frederick c. Penfield of Germantown, Pa, and Henry Goldman and Henry Morganthau of New York. Among those who contributed $50oo were Cleveland R. Dodge of New York, Rolla C. Wells of St Louis. treasurer of the committed; Thomas B. Lockwood of Buff falo, Hugh Wallace of Tacoma, Wash; Charles R. Smith of Menasha, Wis; C.. A. Spreckels of New York, J. c. c. Mayo of Paintsville, Ky; Senator Watson of West Virginia, Roger C. Sullivan of Chi cago, Nathan Straus of New York and former Senator Clark of Montana.
 Other contributions were from David NJ Hyman of New York, s2500; Mrs. N. Nc Cormick Blaine. 5000: Senator O'Gorman of New York. s100o; William Church Os- borne of New York, 5000: Herman A. Metz of New York. $lO00; Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago, $2O0, and Dr. J. B. Murphy of Chicago, who recently attend ed Col. Theodore Roosevelt in that city, si00.
 The amount shows that the chief items of expenditure were for printiag, postage new spaper advertising. salaries and trav- cling expenses of speakers and the pres idential nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
Expect Intervention

Berlin, October 25.--The foreign of ncers expect that intervention by the powers will follow the first decisive bat tie in the Balkans Germany is fully prepared to cooperate with the other powers with this end in view. She be- leves Austria also will join in tha movement for intervention and has hopes that Russia will do lil<ewise.. arguing that Russia's interests are against having Turkey too badly weak ened. The fall of Kirk kilisseh Is not regarded as | decisive battle according to the view taken of the situation by the foreign officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
Critical Test for Is and

Washington, october 25.-Ihe serious situation in Cuba. as demonstrated by last nights riot in Havana. is exciting the grave solicitude of the United States gov ernment. Reports indicate good grounds for the apprehension that ths approach ing election period in Cuba would be most critical test of the stability of the island republic
 Between now and next Friday, cleo ton day. many political meetings are to be held throughout the island with every indication that there will Do stormy clashes between the two grea. parties. officials fear that the defeated party will not abide by the result, but will break out in open revolution even if pre-election order Is enforced. Tho conservative leaders. it Is reported. nl- ready have given warning of such an intention basing their threat upon the allegation that President Gomez has been favoring the Zayistas or liberal party. of which he Is a representative, although Zayas. himself, professes 10 Cistrust President Gomez. with whom he has had a bitter personal quarrel. More or less disorder Is likely 10 occur or election day, affording the chance for declaration of fraud, and on the whole, all of the elements seem to pc present that are required to start revolution.
 In the opinion or tnDah Mlnlslff Senor Rivero. there is no foundation for the reports that President Gomez is seeking to resign his office at this critical moment. and he Is positive that the president will maintain an atti- tude of strict impartiallty. The min istes himself has been in conference with the state epartmentl officials hero. in regard to the situation which he confidently believes fig within the con trol of President Gomezs government.
 American Troops Ready
 Meanwhile. though the exigencies os the border patrol in Texas and Arizona incident to the Mexican rebellioa have considerably changed the disposition of the various bodies c. troops ti,at made up what is known as the "expeditionary force" the general staff of the army has amended its plans from day to day so that it has available workable project for the dispatch to Cuba of sufficient force. probably about l5,000. ready to take charge of the island f conditions should arise corresponding to those prevailing when the Palma administration collapsed, making 1t necessary for the United States to carry out it's treaty obligations.
 As the regular army organizations lack the mobility of the marines it is possible that these sea warriors would be called upon to initiate intervention and hold 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
DISAPPOINTED IN
 LOVE; ATTEMPTS LIFE

Columbus. Ga. october Specially Alone in his room, with the door locked and barred. E. M. Richardson, aged %. shot himself through iile head with q s2 Colts automatic pistol this afternoon about 1 o'clock. and is in d very crit ical condition. not being expected to re- cover. M
 The ball entered the right temple and passed out behind his left ear. Despon- dency on account of disappointment in q love affair is said to have beer the cause. Richardson is a we'll known young man. being bookkeeper for large fur niture house here. There is nothing wrong with his accounts. His father is Thomas B. Richardson a prosperous planter of Harris county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
WOMAN KILLED BY
 AUTO IN LOUISVILLE

Louisville Ky. october 35.--J. l.. Bul- lock- president of the Bullock Lumber company here. was arrested during the night on a charge of murder, after he had run down in his automobile and killed Miss Ida Bisgs, 7g years old. He was released on bond of s1e.Ooo. Bullock the woman got in front of the vehicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

Tho Sunday Age Herald continues to maintain it's reputation as the greatest Sunday newspaper published in the Isouth.
 The feature section tomorrow will contain some notable contributions. Bill Vines writes "on Bankers" Illus trated by Cowper. MT. Dooley writes Ion the Campaign" C. r. Markells travel article is en- titled "A Floating Fortnight in Dolce Far Niente."
 Frank G. Carpenter writes on "CentraI America at the Seaside
 Bertram Spencer has q striking ar ticle on 'fssa de Boletini, Greatest of Albanian Heroes. Hugh W Roberts has an interesting account of the effect on Birmingham old city council of the first automobile brought to the city.
 Myrtle Miles contributes another page on the fashionable things found in Bir- mingham shops; illustrated by RlNa Wells
 Dolly DaIrymple has a we'll Illustrated story under the title "A Glimpse at ths Margaret Allen Atalier."
 Laura Jean Libbey has some more letters and writes under the caption "Graftlng on Love"
 Marion Harland writes on Rational Sanitation in the Household"
 A striking story is told of The Nerv- lest Woman in lljnois.'
 Prof Eric Doollttle writes on Tho Heavens in November A classic in a page is The Heads man." by James Fennimore Cooper. A notable article from Washington de- lseribes the recent great artificial coal dust explosion near Pittsburg.
 A special article by an anonymous Icontributor gives "A Yankees Impres+ sions of Birmingham After Three L.ears' Residence" Some of the most interesting features lof tomorrows Age-Herald will be ar ltlcles written by Birmingham women. Among them will be: "A Half Hours Talk With Tramp by Mrs. j. B. Reid.
 Legal Status of Women in Alabama" by Mrs. Jere Clemens King. Some Memories of Home Life in the old South" by Carolyn Brandon Elliott.
 Important News for Daughters of the IConfederacy." by Mrs. Chappell Cory.
 The editorial feature page Articles will include somewhat of the Practical lin Mythology" by A. Latady; Clement Conner Clay" by Dr. E. F. Riley; ''Of sunny Jim and the Rifles by A. a. Bealc; Heart to Heart Talks" by Ed- win A. Nye. N l The comic SC ton in colors will con- ltain Old Doc Yak and the other funny 'neople for the little ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
22,OO0 Turks Surrounded

London, october 25A Turkish army of 22000 men faces the alternative of u.l- conditional surrender slaughter today near the town of Servia, according to a
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
All the States Must Agree Before Peace Is
 Declared
INTERVENE AFTER
 DECISIVE BATTLE
Bulgarians Rest After Capture of kirk-k kilisseh--Sultan Has Con- ference With His Ministers.
 Loss of Life Enormous
adrlaaopIc BDruing.

Sofia, October 26.-The Bulgarian troops arc reported Co have begun bonbardmeut of Adrianople. A portion of the town is said to he burning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
Becker Not Through

'ork, October B. Becker denied AneralIy during the day to news n.
 ran 1 say. except that it's not was his usual response to in- <. To one friend, however. the man spoke freely In fact, he mself almost into a rage as he
 he said. bitterly. as he al he men whose testimony had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
ROOSEVELT SUES
 FOR ALLEGED LIBEL
Michigan Editor Is Claimed to Have Published
 Sander

Marquett, Mich, October 25.-Suit for s1o,oo0 for libel was filed today by De-
 triot attorney, acting for Theodore Roose-
 welt against George A. Newett. editor
 of the Iron Ore" or Ishpeming, Mich
 The complaint alleges libel in that Newett
 printed an article in his paper charg-
 ing that Colonel Roosevelt was intemper-
 ate in the use of language and liquor.
 New York, October 25.-That the charges
 over which the Michigan suit was filed
 constituted the continuation of "an in
 sidious campaign of slander' against Col
 onel Roosevelt is the declaration of the
 progressive national committee in state
 ment issued tonight.
 Knowing the cruel falsty of this
 charge" the statement says, those who
 have been interested in circulating it have proceeded under cover and in the dark. No respectable person of respon- sibility so far as he is known to Colonel Roosevelt and his friends, has dared to make this charge in an open and respon- sible way until MT. Newett made 1t in his newspaper.
 son Monday, october II, the day he was shot Colonel Roosevelt was in Chicago preparing to go to Milwaukee, when a copy of the paper was put in his hands. Upon reading the article Colonel Roose- welt gave directions to proceed against MT. Newett at once.
 "Colonel Roosevelt however, in taking this action is not seeking to recover money damages and the amount asked in the suit is, therefore. fixed at nominal sum.
 The statement adds that the action was begun because by the publication in ques- ton MT. Newett has furnished the first opportunity that Colonel Roosevelt or his friends have been able to find for the prompt and authoritative disproof" of the charges.
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 been chiefly responsible for the verdict against him. "'The rats-they put me here They would swear to anything to save l themselves.
 T don't want to criticize anybody, but | believe there was no question in the minds of 80 per cent of the people in the court room who heard Schepps' testi- mony that he was telling complete tis- sue Of lies, and that he was beyond doubt
 an accomplice in this murder. He was the murder paymaster. I am positive of that and I think we'll prove it at the next trial He was the biggest liar of all the bunch and yet it was his l story, believe. that convinced the jury
 that this awful charge against me was true'
 I'm not through yet Becker ex-
 claimed. as he drew back clenched ] fist, as though to strike blow. No,
 I'm not through. This case is not over, and my vindication, when it comes, will be complete
 Shapiro to Confess l Reports that William Shapiro. driver of the murder car. given courage by the re- | suit of the Becker trial. had decided 10
 make a complete confession, were cur rent tonight and excited much interest n view of the probable effect on the trials of the four gunmen. Shapiro. 1t is ui.- fierstood, is ready to sign or already has signed. an affidavit in which he gives the names of the man or men who dil the actual killing of Rosenthal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
Sides in Conference

At conference this afternoon in the department of the interior at which rep resentatives of the conservatives and lb- erals were present, charges were made that Chief of Police Agulrre actively as sisted the zaypaistas last night Colonel Orestes Ferrara speaker of the house Of representatives is reported to have told President Gomez that unless the gov ernment gives immediate guarantees of the absolute impartiality of the police and rural guards, all hope of holding the presidential election must be abandoned.
 As a result of these representations, Colonel Pujol. an officer of the regular army, and man of excellent rePilte, has been ordered 10 take supreme com mand of the police in Havana and other army officers have been given charge Of them in the various towns where trouble Is threatened.
 About score of persons who were wounded in last nights battle remain in the hospital. Two of the wounded died today The others are expected to re- cover.
 There was small riot this afternoon at T meeting of liberal university stu dents. during which one negro was fla tally shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
To Watch Strangers

IL was the idea of Colonel Roosevelt's friends to have detective in Oyster Bay watching the trains for arrival of suspicious characters and keeping in touch with strangers in the town. Au- other man may be employed to remain ~~4~~~~-~~~~~~~
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26
SERIOUS R|OT|NG
 AT CUBAN MEETING Shots Exchanged by Politi-
 cal Parties FEAR MORE TROUBLE
American Troops Are Ready to Co to Island When Election Is Held. President Taft Will
 Look Into Matter

Havana. October 25-Havana quiet tonight but there is a strong undercur- rent of excitement and dread of repeti- ton of the bloody scenes Of last night. when brisk battle between lserva- tlves and liberals took place i Central park at the close of me, % held by political supporters of Alfred Zayas, a candidate for the presidency. The cavalry guard was withdrawn from Central park today and replaced by d strong force Of police, who are not permitting any gath erings in groups.
 The partisan newspapers are indulging in furious recrminatons and threats on both sides are declaring 1t to be their determination to appeal to force, if their rights are not protected. Each side Is alleging that favortism Is being shown their opponents by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-26

The comic SC lion in colors will con tain Old Doc Yak and the other funny people for the little ones.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-14
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Monda- Ja1cary. 22d 10 a. m-Amoskcag apron
Gi12lam 10 yads 70 q customer,
Trcsdav, January 23d 10 a. m-sheets and Pillow
Cases
Wednesday, January oath, 10 a .m,-Iace Curtains.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-04-13
CRANE ENDORSES S. D. TAYLOR
Says Taylor the Strongest Candidate
For Covernorship.

The list OF prospective north idaho
candidates for governor has been cut
down by the announcement OF A, A.
enter the race. II was reported in
political circles a short time ago that
he would be a candidate and II was
recognized that he would have a
strong following, as he has been
prominent in politics for a number OF
years, was presidential elector four
years ago and has since been a mem
Der of the legislature. In announcing
that he would not be a candidate Mr..
Crane took occasion to indorse the
candidacy of State Auditor s. d.
Taylor, stating it as his opinion that
the north should unite on him as the
candidate most likely to win the nom
nation.
Mr.. Cranes announcement is as
follows:
az appreciate most fully the com
pliment that has been paid me by
the suggestion of my name as a can
didate for the high office of governor
of Idaho, in the coming campaign.
This use of my name was, however,
wholly unauthorized, as l am devot-
ing my entire time and attention to
my business interests which would
prelude my entering politics in this
campaign.
81 believe tue time has come when
North Idaho republicans should take
such a stand Oh the question of a can
didate for governor. and I am free to
announce that my choice is State Aud
Mr.. Taylor is not an untried man. He
has filled his present position with
marked ability and if he is nominated
he will run at the head of his ticket
in this campaign as in the two cam
paigns made for state auditor.
North Idaho can win with Mr..
Taylor and all republicans in this
part of the state should rally to his
support His official residence in
south Idaho has given him knowl-
edge of the needs of that section OF
the state, as we'll as the north, and
no candidate for governor so fan
mentioned, so nearly fills the require
ments of the republican party at this
time, as does the present state aud
itor, and / shall give him my un'
qualified support. l am pleased tC
note that he has a long lead over any
other candidate" - Boise Evening
News.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-04-13
Local Option Election May %.

Tuesday morning the board OF
county commissioners granted a
petition signed by $500 voters OF
the county in which it was asked
that a special election be called for
the purpose of voting upon wheth-
er or not intoxicants shall be sold
in Bonner county. The commits
sioners have set May goth as the
day for the local option election.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-04-13
Fruit and Farm Ranch For Sale

My famous fruit ranch of 24O
acres, one mile from Moyea station
on the S. & 1 railway is for sale.
Will sell altogether or cut up to
suit purchasers. The soil is deep
rich loan and will grow timothy,
clover, alfalfa, and all kinds of
grain and vegetables, especially
potatoes. Come and see me and
save the commission for yourself
Terms easy. am rooming at the
International hotel, Boomers Ferry,
Idaho. w. A. DAVIS, 4-6-ti
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-04-13

Go to Brody's for yonr wall
paper, paints and oils An elegant
line.
Mrs. c. A. Kelly, who had been
visiting in Spokane, returned to
this city Saturday.
S. w. Biggar sold a ten-acre
tract of land, last week, to Mr.
Halsey. The consideration was
81 900.