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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

that Jerome D. Greene, general manager of the Rockefeller institute for medical research, has. resigned to become a mem- Der of the staff in charge of MT. Rocke- fellers business and philanthropic in terests.
 Sioux City, Ia.-Charged with the mur- der of the Joseph Moore family of six and two guests at Villesca. la. June 1o Frank Roberts, a negro, Is held by the local police. The negro declares he is innocent.
 Albany. N. Y.-"Baby Bonds" issued by the state of Louisiana in 1879 in ex- change for state warrants for debts in- cured in excess of the revenue of the state are not a legal investment for say ings banks In this state. according to an opinion today by Attorney General Carmody.
 Indianapolis "progressives' in the republican party launched third party under commendation of Theodore Roosevelt here today. State and county tickets will be placed in the field. The former republican state chairman, E. M Lee. was named chairman of the new organization.
 WaShlnBt BtOn.-S5cHeuuleS proposing du- vances of the freight rates on coal from. Galveston to destinations in Louisiana, filed by the southwestern lines today, were suspended by the interstate com merce commission iron. July until Jan uary s, 1913.
 Caimanera.--It is reported that the in- surgent leader. Ivonet. who escaped through the cordon of Cuban troops, is now trying to reach the naval station to surrender to the American authori- ties.
 Great Harrington, Mass.-Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, 40 years old and Mrs. Josephine Gregory, 35. sisters, were drowned in a mill pond today when they jumped into the water to rescue a small son of Mrs Sullivan. third sister, Miss Cathrine Foley, was rescued The boy was rescued by men working nearby.
 Middletown N Y.-Fire late tonight de- stroyed the glazing and tank shops of the Ontario and Western railroad, en- taiing a loss estimated at s300,O00. More than 150 coal and freight cars were de- stroyed.
 Memphis, Tenn.-Capt. IT. c. Waltz. for number of years United States inspec- tor of boilers, stationed at Memphis, died late tonight Captain Waltz, who was 6i years of age, recently retired from the government service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

Havana.-The sanitary authorities are sstisfied that no infection from bubonic plague has reached Havana They will continue their rigorous precautions, how ever.
 e1icago.-Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Wright will celebrate the seventieth anni- versary of their marriage at their home tomorrow Mr. Wright Is 95 years old, and Mrs. Wright Is 90 years old. Both are healthy and hearty.
 Lima, Peru.--A terrific hurricane swept over Molledo this morning. Waves along the coast rose to a great height and D launches or other small craft were wrecked Within the town thousands of windows were destroyed and many houses " ere ,inroofed. All traffic was suspended
 Washington-It was stated at the war department today that Colonel Frank Me- Tntyre, assistant chief of the bureau of ilsular affairs of the war department, will be named as head of that bureau to succeed Brigadier General Clarence Ed wards, appointed brlgadier general of the line.
 Pittsburg-Mark M Pomeroy. assistant cashier of the Citizens National bank Of Port Aleghany, Pa. was arrested at that place late today charged with embezzling between s4500O and s5O00o of the banks f lnds. The alleged speculations are said to cover period of from six to eight years.
 ephia.-Delegates representing eight states were present here today at the opening session of the fifth annual convention of the National Independent Political league, an organization of ne- gro voters. Candidates for Congress who agree to support legislation against lynch- ing and oppose the restriction of the franchise in the southern states will be indorsed.
 St Louis.-Dominico Amello, convicted by jury in the United States district court of St. Louis. sending black- and letters, was sentenced to the pen for five years today. Corrado Cologero and Philip .vivilano, who pleaded guilty to a similar offence were sentenced to two years and year and a half each.
 New York.-It was announced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
MONEY FOR TROOPS NOW AVAILABLE.
By C. E. STEWART

Washington, July s.-(Special. )-The senate today passed the House joint re- solution appropriating one million, three hundred thousand dollars for encamp- ment and maneuvers by the organized militia. The money Is made immediate ly available.
 Representatives Blackmon and Dent and Senator Johnston have worked hard for this appropriation which means that upwards of twenty thousand troops will, be encamped at the inaneuver grounds near Anniston during the summer. Many southern states are benefited by the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ROCKEFELLER OWES
 SHOP FOR CANDY

New York. July 3--John D. Rockefeller is named as 56 cents debtor to the Purssell Manufacturing company, a confectionery and bakery concern which today filed schedules in bankruptcy. The oil mag nate is among a list of New Workers prominent in financial and professional circles scheduled as indebted to the con eein presumably for buns. cakes or can dies. in sums ranging from 10 cents to not over si0.
 Miss Helen Gould. according 10 the list owes II cents. Miss Patrick Campbell s. Felix Adler 80 cents, John H. FIagler Sl,97 and Thomas r. Ryan Sl535. More than 25o0 debtors were named in all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
FIVE NEGROES BREAK OUT
 OF CONVICTION COUNTY JAIL

Parsons, Is charged with murder and the other four are charged with non capital felonies.
 Covington county has gone into the building of good roads In dead earn est and in the course of a few years will be among the leading good roads counties of the state. Not only Is the county building its good roads by di- rect taxation, but the building Is under personal directions and supervision of the board of revenue The board re- eeived 34 of the finest mules last week ever shipped to this section of the state, including a first class good roads build ing outfit, and they are now at work between Red Level and the Conecuh county line, connecting this and Conecuh county with good roads. A similar outfit is to be put on the road between this place and Florala at an early date and equipment will be added and the work continued until Covington county hasa first class system of good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
SEMI-FINAL TENNIS
 MATCHES SCHEDULED

Atlanta, July 3.-Semi-final mems dou- bles and ladies' singles in the Southern Tennis association championship tourna- ment at East Lake will be played tomor- row. In the former Thornton and Smith of Atlanta and Rodgers and Cowan of Knoxville will be matched in the mems doubles.
 An interesting match tomorrow will be between Smith, winner of the Tennessee state tournament and Nat Thornton, win ner of the Southern Atlantic tournament, in the fourth round of the present tourna- ment These two men are ruling as ia vorites for the championship of the south.
 Only four matches in mems singles were played today, the mems doubles, ladies' singles and consolidation singles occupy ing the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
SHIPS LEAVE ON
 SCHEDULE TIME

New York, Julys S.-ships of lines against which the seamen's strike is di- rected got away today practically on schedule in every instance. althought the crews of strikebreakers had to be re- cruited by some of them before they could leave. Several hundred men were added to the striking forces, the leaders claimed.
 In a sSirmish between the police and demonstrators on one pier several men were severely clubbed and two police men slightly injured. There were half a dozen arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
400 REMOVED FROM
 BURNING HOSPITAL

New York July 3.-While fire was eat ing it's way down from the top floor of the Pathological institute. a hospital and library building on Wards Island in the East river late today over 400 women patients were safely removed from the structure. The three-story brick building was completely destroyed.
 More than 1000 patients in other hos p:tal buildings on the island were not alarmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
EXPECT TO FIND
 BODIES IN RUINS

Regina. Sask., July 3-Although the loss of life in the recent cyclone was placed at 2s, it is believed that more bodies will be dug ou, of the debris on which thousands of men and teams are laboring
 Available cash for relief purposes to- day was s75,e0o
 The centralization camp, which had 5000 patrons on Monday Is rapidly dim finishing in importance as families are securing temporary shelter elsewhere.
 The total property loss now is placed at S2o00 O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
JAMES A. CARROLL
 TO SUCCEED PITZER

Washington. July S.-James A. Carroll has been appointed superintendent of the Osaee Indian reservation, Oklahoma, to succeed Hugh Pitzer resigned.
 This reservation contains about 90o000 acres of valuable land, concerning the handling of which there mas been more or less complaint among the Indians. About 6S00oo acres is under what is known as the Poster lease, granted in 1896, while four -other leases for the balance of the oil land were signed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ATTEMPT TO RECOVER
 BODIES OF VICTIMS

Atlantic City, July 3.-Frank Zeiber ling of Akron. O., financial packer of Melville Naniman. arrived here today and assumed charge of the work of re- covering the bodies of Walter Gest, Frederick Elmer and Melville Vaniman who. with two others, lost their lives yesterday when the airship Akron col lapsed MT. Zeiberling has a force of expert dynamiters, divers and salvagers working He employed every means pos sibIe to bring the bodies of the victims to the surface.
 Mrs. Vaniman remains prostrated as result of the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
INDIAN TRAILERS
 FIND LOST, BOY

Couderay, Wis, July 3.-Nearly dead from thirst, hunger and exhaustion, Ray Argetsinger three years old. was found in the woods today near Devils lake. The child wandered away from home Sunday Bloodhounds were unable to pick up the trail, but two Chippewa Indians at the head of searching posses tracked the lit tie fellow and finally found him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
CARROLL GUILTY
 OF MANSLAUGHTER

1. Evansville. Ind. July 3.-William Car roll of Paducah Ky, mate of the steam CT l.ida was found guilty tonight of man slaughter He killed Captain N. T. Howell of the steamer Kenols at the local wharf. May 3. Howell was shot in the presence of his wife and ten year old son. The boy ohained his fathers revolver and tried to kill Carroll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
WASHINGTON WILL
 BE DESERTED TODAY

Washington. July 4-Washington will be well nigh deserted by public men tomor- row. Both houses of Congress have ad- journed over the Fourth of July. Presi- dent Taft has gone to Beverly, Mass. and Vice President sherman is in New York. Secretary MacVeagh is in New England Secretary Stimson at Hunting ton. l.. l.; Attorney General Wickersham at Cedarhurst. L.. l. Secretary Knox planned several days holiday at Valley Forge, Pa Many other officials.i senators and representatives, have joined in the exodus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
FRESHMEN
 GATHER IN BOSTON

Boston, Mass. July 3.-Delegates from nearly every part of the United States meet here today for the opening session of the 27th annual convention of the National Press association. The organ.- zation ss comf osed principally of young persons, interesie ed in writing. A feature Of their" work is the publication of ana teur pupers and magazines for exchange among themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
HEPPNER HEARING
 IS CONTINUED

Chicago, July S.-The hearing of charges against Miss Aileen Heppner who was ar rested yesterday accused of perjury in her testimony in the suit of John C. Hen ming against Clarence S. Funk, general manager of the International Harvester company, for the alienation of affections of Mrs. Henning. was continued today to July O. The suit was decided in favor If E'iIu<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
BLOW FOR NEW PARTY
 IN MINNESOTA

St. Paul, Minn., July 3.-The progress sive party being organized under the of Theodore Roosevelt can- not take part in the primaries in Minne- sota. this fall according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Lyndon A, Smith this afternoon. lie says the party has no legal standing here and cannot qualify under the primary law. He points out that nominations may be made by petition, under certain circumstances,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Gas Pocket Exploded

State Mine Inspector c. H. Nesbitt re ceived word yesterday that two white men and two negroes had been burned when pocket of gas exploded in Bell Jay mine, belonging to the Wadsworth Red Ash Coal company and situated in Shelby county. Will Westien, one of the negroes. was severely burned while the other men received minor injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
WILL REBUILD ACID
 PLANT AT CAPITAL

Montgomery, July S.-tSpecial. )--An- nouncement is made that the American Agricultural Chemical company of New York will at once begin york on re- building it's acid plant in North Mont gomery," which was destroyed by fire about month ago. The new structure, together with equipment, will cost in the neighborhood of $100.000. Plans for the building are now in the hands of engineers. and work will start on the new structure within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
SURFACE CAR
 EXPLODES DYNAMITE

Boston, July S.-Ninety passengers on surface car of the Boston elevated railway system were thrown into pan ic tonight when the car exploded a stick of dynamite which it is believed strike sympathizers had placed on the track No one was injured.
 During the evening cars in different sections of the city were stoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
AMERICANS WILL
 STAMP OUT PLAGUE

San Juan, Porto Rico. July 3.-The United States marine hospital experts have been placed in charge of the work of stamping out bubonic plague pr. R. H. Greet with other maine hospital physicians and army surgeons will have supervision.
 Santiago Iglesias. representing the Porto Rican Federation of Labor sailed today for New York He will make an appeal to the United States Congress in behalf of the citizenship bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
DOCTOR WILEY IS
 NOW A DEMOCRAT

Washington. July 3.-Dr. Harvie w. Wiley. former chief of the bureau of chemistry of the department of agricul-
 ure tonight anqonnced that he had au'. the republican party and would support tbe democratic presidential ticket ilIs vesr. pr Vrey made this known at a meeting which organized the Wilson Marshall democratic Slub of the istfict of ColuEibi3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
 AN OLD INDIAN GRAVEYARD FOUND

Providence, R. l., July 3-Operations were suspended for a time on the road bed of the Southern New England rail- way Grand Trunlo here today when the scoop of a giant steam shovel came up with seven skulls and other human bones.
 An investigation revealed the fact that the shovel had dug into burial ground dating back previous to the landing of Roger Williams and used as cemetery by the Narragansett Indians and their descendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
DIVORCE GRANTED
 ANDREW w. MELLON

Pittsburg, July s.-A decree of divorce to Andrew w. Mellon, the Pittsburg cap- talist, from Nora McMilln Mellon was entered here today.
 The original petition contained serious charges, but later it was amended to the charge of assertion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Fire in Senate Cloak Room

Washington, July S.-A fire in the democratic cloak room of the Senate today started the smoke rolling into the chamber. Half a dozen senators stamped out the blaze. The only dam age was to a waste basket. A match with which a senator had been lighting cigar was the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Deaths and Funerals
Major Moody's Funeral

The funeral of Maj. w A. Moody, who passed away Tuesday. will take place from the family residence on High land avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be in Elmwood cem- ctery The pallbearers will be-
 Active; Dr. R. w. Boland John P. Tillman. Louis K. Plosser, l.. Sevier. M. A. Myatt. Ed Wilcox. Honorary: R. s. Munger, James Bowron, ". w. Craw- ford. Walker Percey, T l.. Brooks. A. De Valcourt. Richard Johnston, Fulton R. Clark, W. H. Hassinger, William Ryan, H. L. Badham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
TUG SEARCHES FOR
 MISSING YACHT

Honolulu, July 3.--The yacht Natoosh is 60 hours overdue in the fourth biennial race from Los Angeles harbor to this port Rear Admiral Walter C. Cowles has allowed the naval tug Navajo to search for her.
 The four yachts in the race left Los Angeles June 16. The Isurline was 13 days g hours and 16 minutes on her way before she landed hTre winner after sailing about e600 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
NICHOLAS AWAITS
 EMPEROR WILLIAM

Baltic Port. Russia. July 3.-The Ems peror of Russia, accompanied by his fam- fly, arrived here today to await the com- ing of the German Emperor, who left Danzig in company with his third son, Prince Adalbert, and the imperial cham celor pr. Von Bethmann-H -Hollweg, on Monday. This will be the first meeting of the two emperors since August 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Two Bouts for Chattanooga

Chattanooga, July 3.-This city will wit ness two bouts tomorrow. The feature fight is between Rude Kreider of Rome, Ga. and Fighting Dick Gilbert of Jack sonville The second contest is between the well known negro pug, Kid kilvery of Kansas City, and Johnny Flynn of Memphis. Both are before the Chatta- nooga Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
JASPER WATCHED RACE WITH INTEREST Defeat of Underwood for President Gracefully
 Received

Jasper. July 3.--(Special)---In spite of the fact that no other town in the state of Alabama was more intensely inter ested in making oscar ". Underwood the presidential nominee of the demo- cratic party. when the news was re ceived here that the honor fell on the head of Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey the most enthusiastic supporters of Un- derwood could be heard to say, T am for him."
 Almost throughout the entire period of the democratic cofvention bulle- tins were received and posted giving the results of each ballot, and up till the very last all were hopeful for the Alabama candidate. However, through out the campaign Wilson had many si- lentaesympathizers who thought him the best material fin the race.
 On tomorrow the entire town will turn out to the Fourth of July amuse- ments and sports which are to be pulled off at the local fair grounds. The com mittee in charge has been careful to arrange an attractive programme which will hold the attention of the people throughout the day large attend ance is expected not only from the county but from the surrounding coun- try. All business interests will be closed up for the larger part of the day.
 The recent rains are said to be dam aging the cotton and corn crops to some extent. The corn crop is now just beginning to make and the rains will be likely to make it outdo itself in shooting if the prevailing rainfall continues But the fruit crop is being damaged very much by the wet wealth CT The crop which Is very bountiful throughout this section Is maturing rapidly, and the continued rain renders the fruit unfit for shipping purposes, and the peaches are beginning to rot on the trees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Receive Fight eRturns

The detailed returns from the Flynn Johnson fight will be called at the Bijou theatre this afternoon py Commodore Or cutt The theatre entire will be reserved for negroes. as the city commissioners have refused to allow the races to be mixed in any building where the returns are called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Negro Is Released

Sioux City, July S.-Habeas corpus proceedings started tins afternoon caused the release of Frank Roberts. a negro, held under suspicion that he murdered the Joseph Moore family of six members and two guests at Vllisca, la, recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Turn Attention to Wilson

Iacon. July (Special.)-Crestfallen but now undaunted the supporters of oscar Underwood here join hands with the supporters of the nominee and will he found doing all possible for the stan- dard bearer. as they did for their favorite before the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Tame Rounds

East Las Vegas, N. NJ, July 3.-Rudolph tBoer Unhoz of Denver and Stanley Yoalxum of Alberquerque fought 20 tame rounds to a draw tonight in the arena where the worlds heavyweights will clash tomorrow. Tom Flanagan, manager for Jack Johnson, refereed. Johnson was a spectator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Packey Successful

Cincinnati, July 3.-Packey Mcfarland of Chicago knocked out Eddie Randall of St. Louis in the third round of a sched- rled 10-round bout at Hippodrome park here tonight. McFarland far outclassed the St. Louis boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Duffy Defeats Brown

Buffalo, July SA-Jimmy Duffy of Lock- port had the better of Knockout Brown of New York in all but one round of lo-round bout here tonight. In the fifth. Duffy closed Browns left eye and in the sixth opened up two-inch sash in his cheek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
French Dockcrs Strike

Dunkirk. France July 3--The majority of the lockers of this port struck work today in sympathy with the scamen who have been on strike since June IS. when their demand for an increase of wages was refused by the navigation companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Ross Wins Golf Tourney

Watertown, Mass. July 3.-Alex Ross, the Braeburn country club professional, won the Massachusetts open golf champ ionshp today for the sixth time. His score for the 72 holes was 2a5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
BILL MINOR CAUGHT

Toomsboro. Ga, July 3.-Old Bill Minor. the train robher and his partner, were captured near here today They escaped from the state prison farm at Milledge- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Daly Sold

Mansfield O., July 3.-Shortstop Daly of the local team has been sold to the St. Louis Americans for S15o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

Smiley -Gaudin- smith O.. Phones {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
LICE JOY. Undertakc-. Phones 1ss.
SHAW. the Undertaker. Phones 9.

 JOHNS, Undertaking Co.. Phones iuu2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

that Jerome D. Greene. general manager of the Rockefeller institute for medical research, has resigned to become a mem Der of the staff in charge of MT. Rocke- fellers business and philanthropic in terests
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
NaXahachie, Tex, July =, 1912
'/NHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

n Naxahachie, Tex, July \, 1912
/KHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
mis- is TO certify that have sery-
as peace officer In Ellis county.
Texas, for about fourteen years. my
last service having been as sheriff of
said county. further certify that
knew l. G.. Runyon during all this
time. he served as constable OF Pre-
cinct No g. and deputy sheriff for
four years. and take pleasure in
stating that as such officer ne serv-
ed the people faithfully and we'll: all
matters coming into his hands for
execution We're promptly and eff
GENTLY attended TO. whether civil or
criminal process.
Mr.. Runyon was a strictly sober
straightforward honorable man.
Very respectfully,
W. II. FORBES.
EX-Sheriff. Ellis County. Texas
TO THE PEOPLE OF AMARILLO.
II elected TO the office OF Con-
stable, promise TO faithfully enforce
all avs as have done in the past
Respectfully,
221 &c l.. G.. RUNYON
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