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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
LAY CORNERSTONE
 MAINE MONUMENT
Designed to Commemorate an Epoch Making Event
 in American History

New York, February 15.-The corner stone of the National Maine monument was laid this afternoon by Rear Admira F. H. C. Leutze, United States navy, com mandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, at the Columbia circle entrance to Centra park.
 The monument is designed to commem- crate an epoch making event in American history-the destruction of the battleshil Maine in Havana harbor II years ago, on February 15, 1898, and as a tribute to the men who perished in the dsaster and in the war with Spain.
 Under the stone laid today copper boz was deposited containing among othel documents and articles copy of Capt Charles D. Sigsbees personal narrative of the Maine disaster and the message from the President of the United States transmitting the report of the naval court of inquiry upon the destruction of the Maine, together with testimony taken be- fore the court.
 Among those who participated in the ceremonies were Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, Attillio Peccirilli, the sculptor and H. Van Buren Magonigle, the archi- tect In his address General Sickles said in part;
 "The blowing up of the Maine by Span ish hands and by Spanish orders sounded the death knel of Spanish rule on Amer iean sofia rule which should have been ended long before. It was declaration of war upon the United States which this country was not slow to heed
 It was announced that the monument will be completed by next autumn. It will include a pylon A feet high. topped by bronze group cast from the guns recovered from the sunken Maine, repre- senting Columbia triumphant As this group will be 13 feet high, the height of the monument will reach 57 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
AMERICANS INVADE !. JUAREzBY MISTAKE
19 Armed Soldiers Cross
 International Bridge
ALMOST CAUSES PANIC
Confusion Continues All Day and Results in Suspension of Inter- national Car Traffic, Busi-
 ness and Communication

El Paso, Tex, February 15.-Excfte- ment bordering on panic prevailed In Juarez today when 19 armed United States soldiers of the Eighteenth in- fantry, commanded by Lieut.. Ben W Fields, crossed the international hridEe an a street esr te the Mexican side The panic continued all day and result ed in suspension of business and ol communication between Juarez and El Paso, and postponement of the .Inarez races.
 When the car reached the Mexican side if was stopped and boarded by half dozen Mexican customs guards. Hundreds of excited Mexicans, many armed gathered quickly on learning of the American invasion"
 Lieutenant Fields explained that his force was en route to one of the bridges for patrol duty and crossed to the Mexican side by mistake After con siderable parleying in which Mayor Santiago Maestas of Juarez partici- pated, the American soldiers were per mitted to recross the Rio Grande 10 Fl Paso.
 The excitement in Juarez continued and on request of the Mexican author ites international street car traffic was suspended for the day, saloons in Juar- ez were closed and guards patrolled the bridges across the Rio Grande, allowing no one to pass except on of fical order.
 Later Lieutenant Fields explained the incident saying he had come to Fl Paso only three days ago, was not familiar with the town and did not know he was crossing the Rio Grande until stopped by Mexican guards
 Colonel Steever, in command of the American troops here, tonight ex- plained that the incident resulted from mistake. All day he has made use of every means to quiet the appre- hension of the Mexieans and tonight conditions in Juarez approached nor mal In this effort he was joined by American Consul Edwards in Juarez When the excitement was at it's height today Consul Edwards dismissed extra guards sent 10 his residence. saying they were not needed.
 Mexico City. February 15.-Mexican officials attach little importance to the accidental crossing into Mexico Of American soldiers today. Minister of Foreign Relations Manuel Ca1ero was advised of the incident by the Mex ican consul in Fl Paso, who expla ined that through unfa miliarity with the cities the Amerlcans boarded the wrong car in going to their objective point
 Colonel Steeyer reprimanded the of ficer in charge of the soldiers, accord ing to the consuls dispatch.
 The American ambassador had no in lorna tion on the subject outside of the press dispatches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

February specific charges that tho with full knowledge of members of the of the whole conspiracy and that ore MeManga missions public tonight by District Attorney Charles W 
 indictment that cover the the nmentn 0 it's prosecution
 Buffalo and Webb of ofk charged through mails and the ofa the 5 cfendant abettors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
BREATHITT COUNTY
 FEUD IS REVIVED

Jackson, Ky, February l5A long slum- bering Breathitt county feud war was re- vived today wheE John Davidson and Levi Johnson were killed and another man wounded near Buckhorn, about T miles from here. The shooting was done from sandlin's store along the mountain road. and five men are said to have par tioipated.
 Davidson recently was acquitted of the charge of murdering John Abner, who long been identified with the Callahans of this section. He was friendly with the Deatons, which has resulted in what Is called the DeatonDayton clan. The shooting today occurred within three miles of Ed Callahans home II is feared the trouble will bring on further resumption of hostilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
.Adjutant General Of The Army
 Sumndrily Suspended By Taft
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS ARE
 PARTIAL TO UNDER WOOD

New York, February 15.--The New York state democrats in the house gave a dinner tonight for Representa- tive William Sulzer. chairman of the foreign affairs committee.
 Speaker Clark. Chairman Underw pod of the ways and means committee and Senator OGorman were the only guests.
 The speaking which followed was private. Representative Levy announced it would be so and added that those present couldn't say very much if it were not.
 At midnight Representative Levy emerged from the banquet room and declared that the delegation had been harmonious in it's indorsement of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Camp Bill Up Wednesday

Anniston, February Special )- special from Congressman Fred L. Blackmop. now at Washington, states that his bill which seeks to establish camp in this city for the purpose of holding regular maneuvers for the federal army and militia companies from several southern states, will come up as the first measure on the calendar next Wednesday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

1 leadership of both Speaker Clark and Alr. Underwood and would feel grat- flied if either of these two were sue cessful in his aspirations for the dem oeratic presidential nomination.. Sen ator O'Gorman, they hoped, would be the candidate for vice president.
 The name of MT. Sulzer, he added was mentioned as the probable nom inee of the party for governor If New York in the next election. Z .ker Clark and MT. Underwood SStheiI speeches discussed tariff i, s S, as serting that 1t would be sSl issue of the coming campaign. "
 The banquet was held 6 efoom ad- jacent to the national " bureau where a corps of stenof Scers was al work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
TWO MORE OF THE
 CAMORRISTS FREED

yiterbo. Italy, February 1.-Two more of the Camorrists who have been on trial charged with complicity in the murder in 1906 of Gennaro Cuoeolo. were released today by the presiding judge A similar explanation to that of yesterday when two prisoners were released was given for granting liberty to Pasquale Garglulo and Devera, the judge stating that they had already served the maximum term in jail if found guilty.
 Five other Camorrists, who were listed for freedom, were held on additional charges. Just before Garguolo and De- vera left the cage they embraced all the remaining prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
GHOSTS

Macon. February 15.--Alleging that his young wife deserted him because she was haunted by the ghost of her former husband, whom she had prom ised never to marry again, George ". Mann, well known Confederate vet eran, today was given the first decree in his divorce suit. Mann declared to the jury that his wife appeared re- morsefuI and conscience stricken; that he had consented to the separation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Sutter Skeptical

Wichita Falls, Tex, February 16,-B. r. Sutter, who was foreman of the Frank fort. Ky. grand jury which indicted Ca leb Powers, and now d resident of Ni- chita Falls, when shown a Helena, Ark., dispatch today, telling of the alleged con fession Of James Gilbert said he be- lieved Gilbert was a crank or insane.
 There is no doubt in my mind as to the man who fired the shot" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
LABORS OF YUAN STII Al
 ADEQUATELY REWARDED

he offered to resign. D4 Sun said:
 Yuan Shi Kai declared that he adheres internationally to the national cause. He would surely prove loyal servant of the state. Besides this, Yuan Shi Kai Is a man of constructive ability. upon whom our united nation looks with the hope that he will bring about the eonsolida- tion of it's interests. The happiness of our country depends upon our choice. Farewell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

Nanking, February 15.-The assembly this afternoon elected Yuan Shi kai presi- dent and then decided that the provisional capital should be Ranking.
 Dr. Sun Yat Sens resignation was &C., cepted by the national assembly on con dtion that both he and Yuan Shi Kai hold office until the new president and cabinet take over the duties.
 In the letter to the assembly, in which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Anybody Can Deposit

Washington, February 15.-Postmasters at postal savings Repositories may ac- eept deposits from anybody. the regu- Iation restricting deposifors to the pat rons of particular office being reScinded today in an order issued by Postmaster General Hitchcock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Train Speeding Along

The momentum of the train can best be judged when 1t Is shown that the two engines and the postal car, which broke from the other cars. ran nearly half a mile down the track before they could be brought to stop.
 Ii is said that some Of the cars in their descent turned completely over; tnat three of them are practically hanging on the bank of the river. The water at this point is between 15 and 70 feet deep and had the cars topped Into the river nothing could have saved the occupants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
FOUND IN HEADQUARTERS OF
 IRON WORKERS ARE
 PUBLISHED IN PART
Show That Ryan, HocRin and Others Aided and Abetted McNdn1dras
 In Dyndrlite Plot
THE WHOLE CONSPIRACY IS
 DOWN IN BLACK AND WHITE

Sensational and Specific Charges That the Dynamite oonspr acy Was Conducted With Full Knowledge of the Execu tive Board of Iron Workers Including President Frank
 M. Ryan Made Public By Attorney Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Bartender Quicker

The end came in a downtown saloon when. for what was undoubtedly a fam cied insult, he whipped out his pistol with the announcement that the bartender was doomed. The bartender was the quicker or the two and shot first, Gilbert sank to the floor mortally wounded
 Realizing that the end had come Gil- bert smiled faintlN, and after making an atrempr to Joke aboat dying in his boots, 'sagaasad to those near hy that he Was the iisan who fired the shot that cals s,i the death of Governor Goebel as related He died within few minutes after malt- ing the statement whien he repeated over and over again. with the assertion that he "eeald never get over it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
McNamara to Smythe

That McNamara wrote to Edward Smythe at Peoria. IL, in August, 1910,
 in preparation for Nc cManigals visit as follows:
 You can expect to see your friends Thursday evening on the Big Four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

Alden, Arabia. February 15.-The British cruiser Dido was recently sheled by the Turkish fort near Perrin. The Dido evil dently was mistaken for an Italian war ship. Her commander was not aware of the blockade and steamed close to the fort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
IS ITALY FIRING OF
 THE TURKISH WAR?

Lordon. February l5.-The German am bassador at constantinople has declared to the porte. says dispatch from the Turkish capital today, that Italy does not intend to prolong hostilties in the archi- pelago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Was Dangerous Man

The victim of periodical irregular habits of life, Gilbert came here about three years ago and soon became known as a dangerous man, although under ordinary circumstances he was peaceable, good tempered, and, so say those who knew him best, of a lovable nature. One affray in which lie figured resulted in his opponent s death some time ago. but Gilbert alleged self defense and his plea was so estab-
 ished and he was set at liberty While under detention in connection with this affair. Gibert's demeanor attracted the marked attention of the sheriff and his deputies with the result that he later ac- cepted an appointment as deputy sheriff. For months he was the terror of certain desperadoes, making periodical excursions into the community and performing deeds more famed for their daring than for their valof.
 Last Wednesday night he engaged in a revolver battle with a stranger but neither was injured and truce was es- tablished because of each man having ex- hausted his ammunition. The affair was hushed up in the hope that Gilbert would return 10 his regular employment in the sheriff's deputy force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
MAN CONFESSES ID MURDER OF GOEBEL Former Feudist Exonerates Caleb Powers HE GIVES NO DETAILS Foreman of Grand Jury That Indicted
 
Foreman of Grand Jury That Indicted Powers Declares Man Was Insane. Gilbert Was Singular Char
 acter-killed in Brawl

Helena. Ark, February 1S.--That ne murdered Gov William Goebel of Ken lucky in cold blood at Frankfort in Jan uary, 1900, was the dying declaration of James Gilbert. self confessed gun man and ex-fuedist of Breathitt county. Ken lucky who was fatally injured in pis- til fight with bartender here this morn ing His body probably will be buried here as no directions have been received from supposed relatives in Kentucky. No proof other than the mans last words were of fered. nor did he relate any details Of the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
McNamara to Brown

That AcNamara replied to Brown:
 '1 am forwarding your letter to Pres ident Ryan. He undoubtedly will give f the attention il deserves. You say it is hard 10 handle this concern locally II is not only pretty hard but impossible. for as long as they insist on their open shop policy 1t Is out of the question for any local union to attempt to do business with them so far as furnishing men is eoncerped. The only course 10 pursue against MeClintieMarshall is to hinder their operations in every way until such time as they agree to treat fairly with us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

The secretary at this point admin ,sters his first sharp rebuke. Referring To the foregoing he says:
 This is not an isolated distance of in- subcrdination and impropriety on your part. nor is it made in the absence of warning as to the necessary consequences of such an outhurst. On September last you submitted to me q memorandum in which you, by insnuation, charged the chief of staff with improper motives in his proposed action of relieving certain officers of the recruiting service"
 The memorandum referred to declared  (CONTlNUED ON PAGE Gl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

ScoNTlNUEp ON FACE sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

That McNamara wrote E. X. Clancy n May, 1910. several months prior to ths Los Angeles Times explosion:
 ''I have letter from President Ryan asking what report. if any. you had mads at headquarters as to the propositions that were submitted to you by the recenl meeting of the executive board. He re- ferred particularly as to Los Angeles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

That " Bort Brown at Kansas city wrote 10 McNamaru April 2s. 1910.
 "f want to ask few questions in re- gard to this big job here that is to be erected by MeCllnlic-M Marshall II seems as though we ought 10 have some assist ance from our international officers in this rank. II is pretty hard 10 handle this locally. Wish you would take this matter up with Brother Ryan"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
INTEREST in
COMING GAMES
IS GROWING
THEY WILL DRAW CROWDS
Games are Already Well Ad.
veFtiSed

That there will be large crowds al
all three of the games to be played
between the Mercer and Auburn teams
here next Thursday and Friday, one
game to be played Thursday and a
double-header Friday, is now very
manifest, as the series of games has
been well advertised already through
out this entire section
A brass band to furnish music, add
ed to the numerous cow horns and
other noise-making instruments which
the collegians will likely bring along
gives assurance that the day will b.
a lively one in the way of enthusiast
and roofing. A special train will
come from Macon, and it is very nke
ly that one will also come from Au-
burn.
Manager Ford is expecting record
breaking crowd to be present large;
than the Fourth of July crowds las
year, and preparations are beins
made to take care of all who come
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
ACTIVITY IS
APPARENT IN
Home BUILDING
LOCAL CONTRACTORS BUSY
Out.Of.TOWn Contracts Among
the Number

Work has been started upon the
handsome apartment house which
Mrs. D. T. Wilson will have erected
On College street, next her own resi-
denee, Mr.. j. w. Shiver having the
contract for this attractive addition t.
that street of beautiful homes.
Mr.. Shiver is also building for Mrs
Walter Glover a cozy five-room bung-
allow on Lamar street, which is al
ready well under way.
Yesterday Mr.. Shiver closed a con
tract with Mr.. Duncan Forester foi
the erection, complete, of a pretty
seven-room residence at Leesburg, t.
cost approximately $4,000 and which
will be an attractive addition to the
many pretty homes in that town.
He is also undermining the countr!
residence of Mr.. Thomas Westbrook
out on Northern Heights and will rem
der it most attractive withal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
APPEAL FOR PRESERVATION
OF THE STATE GAME LAWS
Made By Officials of the Americus Fishing Club at th
Instance of Game Warden McMath, Who is En-
deavoring to Enforce the Law in This County

of the state as applied to game and
fish.
'EN cry few days a report comes to
Warden McMath that some good citi-
Zer, las been seining, that another one
has fish trap in some creek, anoth =
er one has a few nets set out All
of which are violations of the law.
Warden McMath is determined tha-
the violations shall cease, and he
wants to attain this end in the way
that will be best for all Wouldn't 1t
be far better for our people, most of
whom are intelligent enough to know
the law and understand why the law
was made, to make up their minds to
obey the law, and discourage it's vio-
lations by others, rather than be
brought into court to be tried for a
misdemeanor? For, bear in mind that
most Of these violations are commit
ted by intelligent men and in some
cases by our very best citizens. The
position of game warden is not an
easy one.
"In a private conversation with the
writer, Warden McMath spoke with
deep feeling of the fact that some OF
the violations reuorted to him involve
some of our best people, in some cases
his best friendC. However, he is i'm
pressed with the sacredness of his
duties Of office, and feels that he must
do his duty. Let all true sportsmen
and good citizens make up their
minds to obey the law and discourage
it's violation in every way possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
RECTAL BY
BELL SCHOOL
IN ATLANTA
SUCCESS SCORED BY PUPILS
Will Extend Prestige Of LO-
cal School

AS a result of the splendid recital
given in Atlanta at the Cable Hall by
the faculty and pupils of Miss Bells
school, the prestige of that excellent
institution will be widely extended.
The large and appreciative audience
which greeted the performers showed
the interest which had been awakened
in the recital and in the work of the
performers.
A large number of invitations were
issued to music lovers in Atlanta to
attend the recital, and these were
accepted to such a large extent that
a most representative audience filed
the Gable hall when the performance
began at $3.50 o'clock. The audience
expressed in unmistakable manner its
appreciation of the artistic work done
by the various performers.
The party which went from Amer
icus yesterday morning to take part
in the recital was composed of the
following members of the faculty and
school: Misses Annie May Bell, Ethel
McMath, Helen Argo Sallie Johnson
Luella Fields, Mary Hawkes., Clara
Belle Fields, Mae Summerford, Mil
dred Rorum, Kathleen Jossey, Eliza
beth Harris, Madre Rodgers, Kathar-
inc Hamilton and Mrs. R. Lee Mel
drim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
ORGANIZATION OF HUDSON
CLUB HAS Been PERFECTED
Headquarters Here in the Allison Building Officers Of
Club Have Been Chosen and the Membership is
Growing Rapidly Every Day

gian, but we think it appropriate to
call your attention to his faithfulness
to every trust which has hitherto been
committed to his care.
He was involuntarily called from
the peaceful pursuits of farm life, t0
represent his native county in the leg
islature of Georgia, in which he serv-
ed with conspicuous ability in both
the senate and house, for several con-
secutive terms.
Upon the resignation of the Hon.
o. B. Stevens, he was appointed by
Governor J. NJ Terrell to the Office
of agricultural commissioner ami
performed the duties of this Office
with such rare skill and masterftIR
knowledge of its requirements, that he
was repeatedly elected by the people,
without opposition.
In recognition of his splendid ser
vices to the state, grateful people
representing every section of Georgia
have prevailed upon Mr. Hudson 20
become a candidate for governor and
1t is our desire to give him our aid
in his campaign and that enthusiastic
endorsement which he is clearly enti-
tied to at the hands of the people
among whom he makes his home.
ITO this end we have organized the
Hudson campaign club of Sumter
county and invite you to be enrolled
as a member, enclosing you a card
for the purpose, which If consistent
with your inclination, we would re-
spectfully request you to sign and re-
turn by first mail.
Hoping that you may find it agree
able and convenient to join us in this
effort to advance the cause Of our
fellow citizen, we are, Respectfully
yours
HUDSON CAMPAIGN CLUB OF
SUMTER COUNTY"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-20
Mr.. Stokes TO
COME BACK TO
CITY TODAY
HAS Been ABSENT some time
Special Services at Church
Tomorrow

Intelligence has been received here
that Mr. J. w. Stokes, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, will return to-
day from a stay of some length spent
at the home of Mrs. Stokes parents
at Lithonia, and that he will occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at both morning and even
ing services.
At the morning service an oppor-
tunity will be given to parents to pre-
sent their children for baptism. The
sacrament of the Lords supper will
also be administered at this service.
The fullest possible attendance upon
these services is urged by the pas
tor.
Tomorrow will mark the opening OF
the second year of the pastorate of
Mr.. Stokes at the local church. The
ensuing year will no doubt witness
many advance steps taken by the
church in general growth and useful
ness, as has been true of the yea"
that is drawing to a close.