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New-York tribune., 1912-02-04

is being dlsregarded by the republican
troops which are following up the advan-
tage gained on Tuesday at Ku-Cheng, in
the Province OF Anh-Wel. The victorious
rebel army is now marching toward the
city OF su-Chow, on the Tien-Tsin railroad.
'OficiaIs in Tien-Tsin are panicstricken.
and many Of them are seeking shelter m
the foreign concessions. Martial law mas
been proclaimed in the native city.
1T is understood that immediate abdica-
ton OF the throne has been decided upon in
conformity with the conditions laid down
by the republicans-namely that the I'm
perial family and princes are to retain
their empty titles. reside In Peking or else
where, at their pleasure, and receive annual
pensions aggregating 100000 taels G2,Ooo,
OOO). It is agreed also that the transference
OF power be effected with as little loss OF
dignity to the throne as possible.
This decision was arrived at in a confer
ence between the Empress Dowager, Prince
Chun, the ex-Regent, and Prince Ching, the
ex-Premier.
owing to the grave situation because OF
the general strike the constitutional guar
antees have been suspended and martial
law has been proclaimed in the district of
Lisbon.
"Reinforcements are constantly arriving,
but because of the presence of the troops
there were few disorders to-day Liberty
TO work is absolutely guaranteed by the
government
There are 5000 troops under arms In LIS
bon. where the strikers declare they have
10000 bombs with which they will be able to
annihilate the soldiers. Several bombs have
already been thrown with terrible effect.
Advance sheets of Lord Charles Beres-
ford's book, The Betrayal which was is
sued in London, were received in this coun-
try by mail and released for publication.
The book has been eagerly awaited for
weeks especially in naval circles.
THE first edition Of The Betrayal was
suppressed at the instance OF the British
government.
Even in the revised and expurgated edi-
ton Of The Betrayal Lord Charles pre-
sented in sweeping terms and without mod
u!ation of phrase scathing indictment OF
British naval policy between the years
1902 'O9. coupled with sensational state
ments and charges and personalia OF much
interest"
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
Constant Reader Tells Him What
He Misse4 in Last Weeks
Papers.

r,sv Man saw at once by the expression
tbe face Of Constant Reader that he
% - retaining the weeks news only by the
'ore,se Of extraordinary self-control.
sFire awayr' urged Busy Man. You are
..,oerinc 10 express yourself, and l am
.tamefully backward in the way Of infor-
..otion. Where is President Taft, and what
has he been saying lately?'
WITH PRESIDENT TAFT.
.Revlewing the achievements of ais ad-
-,in,stration before the Columbus Ohio
rIoe club. President Taft drew the line
sharnlv between the old line Republicans
s,d the Progressives of his party, and
r,actically declared that the time was at
hand when the 'denunciatIons' of the Pro-
grsssiyes must cease and when the nation
will demand facts.
ale had not the slightest doubt, he said,
that the Republican party would win IN the
November elections.
.sThe President made one of the most as
sressive speeches he has ever delivered.
He made It clear TO his hearers that he had
crown impatient of the attacks that have
been made on the Republican party and on
his administration in the last few years.
He declared that the old line Republicans
were progressive enough to adopt all the
legislation that progress demanded, but said
that he was not the sort of man TO promise
10 make heaven on earth or to reform
the world in a day.
"IIe said that in his mind there were three
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
General Baden-PowelPs Story of Boy Scouts

, sim House Court seventeen-year- hoy
charged. on remand, with attempted sui
eide
Not long ago." said the Lord Mayor,
I'VE had a Postmaster General who was
blind. He did not give up because OF his
infrmity, Tut he worked hard. became a
universily professor, and ultimately a Caoi-
net minister. ! see no reason why you
should not be equally distinguished II you
VIII only work"
The lad had been caught by city con-
stable as he was about to jump from Black
frlars Bridge owing TO his deafness, he
said, he had been unable 10 obtain EN-
pIoyment. and. though brought up on the
Warspi;e and bearing an excellent char
acter had been refused admission into both
the army ana navy
IL was stated in evidence. however, that
on leaving the training ship. vessel had
been found for the boy, and that he had
been on one voyage, and would have been
employed again, but had no money to pay
the fare to Join his ship In Liverpool.
Since his remand another ship had been
found for him.
you have taken an unnecessarily gloomy
view OF llfe," concluded the Lord Mayor
"Soys have had 10 contend with difficulties
before, and you will have TO face life with
pluck, courage and determination. The Sc
cret Of success is work. Don't be discour-
aged if you fall out Of employment, especi-
ally employment as sailor, as it is the
habit Of shipowners to pay off their crews
on arrival In port, and little time neces-
sarIly elapses before fresh employment Is
obtained.
81 hope you will do your best, for your
mothers sake as we'll as your own You
start with a good character Your deafness
may mend. You are young, and life, with
all its possibilities, is before you"
A boy who is afflicted in this way can get
over IT to a great extent II he will just
uractise a bit OF pluck.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
News of Citizen Soldiers in National Guard

ruary s. At one time Company B pracu-
cally kept the regiment alive, when lie
command was in poor shape.
The election for a captain of Troop +,
1st Cavalry, ordered for Wednesday night.
was postponed. II is understood that there
will be several candidates.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
-Washington Star

pected Therefore he has the motto Don |
have both boots off at once
When / was in Matabeleland, men ana
officers were ordered to keep their boots
on all night, so that II they were attacked
in the darkness they would at once be
ready to move anywhere. Some OF them
got rather tired of this practice. so slipped
their boots off when they got into theH
blankets. and slept well. But the com
nanding officer somehow heard or H. ana
lust before dawn the men were ordered 10
stand TO arms, and charge at once to their
front. They did not find an enemy there'
but they found lots Of thorns and Stones
and they never slept with their boots on
again.
In the war in South Africa there was
gallant charge by the Gordon Highlandeis'
who were led by brave officer with suc''
fearless courage that IL fitted him to win
the Victoria Cross. But at the moment Oh
victory he was struck by bullet, ~mch
went through both mis- eyes, and, thopgh IL
did not kin him, IT left him sightless lor
life Though he won the cross he lost his
sight. -,
But he never lost his courage lie ulo
not LEI himself get broken down or mis-
cradle by his misfortune.
He taught himself TO write, though blind
with his wife to guide him he rides oi-
cycle: he goes among his friends, ana ne
attended the Empire Review OF the BOY
Scouts In HYDE Park lie still serves as Z
soldier-as one Of the kings bodyguard Vi
gentlemen en-at-arms.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
OBJECTS.

First-As a step in universal peace TO
promote a better mutual knowledge and
closer sympathy between the rising gem
erations OF the different nations through
the brotherhood of the Boy Scouts, by the
interchanging OF correspondence and visits
Of the boys. conferences, etc.
second-To keep the different organ'za-
tions informed as to any developments and
changes I'm the Boy Scouts training.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
A JUVENILE JESTER.

Now, children who can name '"'
winch are widely separatsa!
Boston and San Francisco
Correct! Any one else
London and Melbourne.
"Yes Now two more cities w'oeiy sep-
arated" p..,o,
simplicity and Dupli-city. -e0''o"
Transcript
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
THE AMBULANCE SERVICE.

What is the matter with your patient!
asked the ambulance Scout VINO hao just
bandaged up another in most approved
fashion
please. sir broken cGlvicle.
"yes Now what bone is this?'
"Tbe fenur, sir. No-its-its the uoi-
it's the
"yyeu what would you call II YOU got
-, l,,o,, IN Il and were telling your pal
about it?''
shin, sir"
when I asked the instructor why 1t ~
considered necessary to confuse the poSs
minds with the Latin names for Ordinary
homes ne said tina II vas necessary III
order 10 pass the doctors examination lor
badges or certificates.
hone that all commissioners and scout
masters will explain to their first ana IN
s,ructors that we want to teach the Doys
now 70 deal practically with accidents not
how 10 pass examinations
attach very little value to the smar"y
xooo neo6aeing where each boy is told be-
forAbsnd what injury he Is TO tic up ana
hos Ell the appliances ready. and mas
,,ersIv Ia fold and tie neatly and know the
latin names OF lHC bOhSS -
with No, l very much prefer the more
practical demonstration which l am gao
70 see is now becoming so prevalent win
the Scouts, and thai is the closest poss'O'e
imitation of an accident. a patient Is
FOUND covered with Inud and blood whicn
! has 10 be sponged or squirted away gently
1 before the card Is found giving the nature
OF the injury. (hxed face downward to pre-
vent obliteration)
! The first Scout to reach him. OF one Sc
| lected by the inspector or audience taxes
charge OF the case. does the WORK ana
directs the others--and does not use Latin
words II ia all the better II improvised
materials are used and the wound really
dealt with properly, instead OF merely su-
perfcialIy bandaged over. For instance
| The motions should be gone through OF SIT
ding the clothes. plugging wound OF
whatever may be the detail In the case
/ Every boy, and, for that matter many
grown man, too may take heart from ana
profit by the words OF the Lord mayor oi
London. as he discharged from the Man
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
AN ENCOURAGING THOUGHT.

Mare off than not those hindrances
That have our spirits tried
when passed we find are Labelled he'ps
Upon the other side.
Boston Transcript
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
THE CHINESE REVOLUTION.

.oThe edIct OF abdcation Of the Chinese
throne has been signed. according TO II mes
sage from Tien-Tsln.
.The court will not quit Peking for a
month. as the Manchu troops Of the ear-
rison threaten TO shoot the imperial family
and the princes II they attempt to leave
the capital.
''The armistice. though officially renewed
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04

Military men who attended the review of
the ssth Regiment by Cardinal Farley on
Saturday night were not only struck with
the excellent display made by the regiment
from a military point q view. but with the
lavish decorations in the drill hall and the
immense crowd of spectators which jammed
New-York tribune., 1912-02-04

Members and ex-members Of Company B
Of the list Regiment will celebrate the
twenty-hfth anniversary Of the reorganiza-
ton Of their command on the night OF Feb
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

theme of an important address Monday
by William Dudley Foullie. who succeed
ed ex-AttorneX General Charles J. Bona
parte as president of the league After
the business meeting OIL the second day,
Secretary Woodruff will discuss "Simpici-
~, Publicity and Efficiency in Municipal
Affairs This will be Followed by dis
eusson on Commission Government for
Large Cities" led by Prof, William Ben
net Monroe of Harvard university. In
connection with this discussion the pro-
posed Los Angeles charter, which has
been drafted by a commission and Will be
submitted to a popular vote next year,
will be taken up. Los Angeles-is the frs.
of the larger cities to consider seriously
the question of commission government.
An important feature of the convention
will be a civic exhibit treating of com
prehensive city planning, traffic and
transportation, harbor and terminal facil-
tiles, water supply. street systems, parks
and bouevards civic and social centers,
school work, housing and sanitation, child
welfare, civil service. municipal charters,
municipal taxation and franchises
The league is clearing house for ideas
of municipal government, and Is strictly
non-partisan In its membership and in its
activities.
Among the papers to be read are, The
Actual Operation of Woman Suffrage in
Pacific Coast Cities" by Mrs. Charles
Farwell Edison, chairman of the Political
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
MIKE MURPHY ON RESULT
by MICHAEL J. MURPHY

Stockholm July ESPECIALLY THE
United States was interested primarily
in Just two events today-the 100 metres
and the 500 metres run. In both our boys
made good with vengeance 1t took II
preliminary heats in the 100 metres and
six semi-fnals to reduce the big field to
the six men who will start in the final
heat tomorrow OF this number five are
Americans and one a South African.
/ am not Understanding the speed of
Patchen of South Africa, but l like the
chances of Drew. Lippincott or Craig to
beat him. Had II not been for the fact
that Drew strained muscle in the semi
final heat l would not hesitate to pick
him as the winner Lippincott ran the
fastest heat today and established a new
worlds record of 10 3-5 seconds but he
had more difficulty in the semi-fnal heat.
Drew is naturally one of the fastest
sprinters | ever wand If he had not
made such an unnecessary effort in the
semi-final would be unbeatable tomorrow.
Craig did better in the semi-hnal than
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Equality League of California; Civic
Education" by Arthur W. Dunn, sec
retary of the New York Public Education
association: '.Muncipal Finances by A.
c. Pleydel. the tax expert of New York
city; The Need for un Adequate civil
Service Law" by Elliott IL. Goodwin, sec
rotary OF the National Civil Service Re-
form league; Budget Making; Its Neees-
sity and Significance by DR.. Jesse ID.
Burks of the Philadelphia Bureau of
Municipal Research; state Versus Mu-
niepal Regulation OF Public Utilities, -
by John M. Eshelman, president of the
California State Railroad Commission;
Street Railway Franchises by T. Will
cox, franchise expert OF the New York
City Public Utilities Commission.
The league exerts its influence through
through the publication of the National
Municipal Review and other literature
and through the committee in the field.
President Fouke formerly was president
of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Secretary Woodruff Is president of the
Personal Registration Board of Phila-
delphia. The other officers are: Miss
Jane Adams of Chicago, II. ID. w En-
glish of Pittsburg William Went of Cal
ifornla, CanAllus g.. Kidder OF New Fork,
A. Lawrence Lowell. president OF Har-
ward; Charles Richardson of Philadelphia,
and George MeAnny of New York. vice
presidents, and Treasurer George Burn
ham, Jr., of Philadelphia.
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bride Of GOLD"
, ATTRACTS INTEREST

Chicago July 6-(Special.)-Th
bride OF gold Mrs. Beryl Boughton
Aitken, who caused a sensation al the
Congress hotel by her wealth OF dress
and 1ewelry, was the center Of an adj
miring throng wherever she went to-
daD following the disclosure of her
romance
Three months ago she was hard
working artist with little studio in
n skyscraper in New York, and now
she is the wife of Thomas T.. Aiken,
owner of an Alaskan gold mine.
Much mystery attached to the iden-
tifcation of the magnificently gowped
and jeweled woman when she first APP
peared III Peacock alley and IN the
RESTAURANTS and shops about Chicago.
spending money with lavish hand.
She wore different gown and new
array OF gems every time she appeared.
Then the secret OF her romance iealsed
out and her name was Learned She
came to Chicago 10 Visit her mother,
who is i'll al a--lospital while her
husband returned TO Alaska. When he
yreturns she intends 10 open "A studio
again
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
FIRST A|RSH|P LINE
TO OPEN IN JULY


Chicago. July 6.-( Especial The first
airship line in America Will be estab-
listed this month between Chicago and
Milwaukee. The initial voyage will be
made July 90. the weather permitting,
and every day thereafter
Twenty-Five acres near the White City
will be the Chicago terminus of the
aerial line. a huge hangar is row in
course Of erection. Trips to milwaukee,
viii be made a 10 a. m. and ! y. m.
one hour In each direction Will be the
schedule time for the trip. Under IA
yorable conditions the distance can be
made in less time.
capt. Horace y. Wild. field captain
AT The aviation meet in Grant park las
summer. viii be The commander Of the
dirigibIe balloon, which viii be similar
ttra'ounl Zeppelin's deutschland, the
first allship rs make regular passenger
trips in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

In the preliminary. Lippincott Is not
quite good. Patchen seemed to me to
be at the gun slightls In the semi
final
| cannot say at this time whether or
not John Paul Jones will start in the
final of the 800 metres. -sy Establishments
of heats, the semi-fnal In this event VIII
be run tomorrow and the final ON Mon
day. Jones won his heat by without even
perspiring. lie mad run tomorrow There
are Is men in the semi-fnals of the 800
metres. eight of whom are Americans.
There are just two of our opponents who
give me any concern. They are Lunghi
of Italy and Braun OF Germany How
ever, neither ran in very impressive form
today and ! think we will win the event
without Jones. who should have some
rest for the 15S metres on Tuesday and
Wednesday when we shall have more
trouble to win.
In our heat winners today Jones oafed
all the way.
America has everything to be proud OF
with her runners for what her runners did
today. They did even better than / an
tieipated and If the rest of the team
does as well we will score heavily during
all the week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Los Angeles, July s.--(Special)-Civic
experts and publiclsts from all parts of
the country are here tonight for the 18th
annual convention of the National Munic-
pal league, which will be opened Monday
by Gov. Hiram Johnson of California
The session will continue until July y.
Mayor Alexander of Los Angeles Will
make welcoming speech and Dr. Albert
Bushnell Hart of Harvard will respond on
behalf of the league.
In addition to its active membership OF
over $500 men and women, the majority os
whom are prominently identified with
local and national. movements for the bet
terment of civic conditions. the National
Municipal league has enrolled various as
sociations, giving it a total membership
exceeding 10000.
Expert City Planning" will be the
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o. ID. STREET HERE
Not Familiar With Any Plans to
DepOse Roosevelt Supporters

o. -. street. United States district at
torney, and one of the attorneys to APP
pear before the subcommittee in Cnf-
cago in behalf of the taft delegates.
was in Birmingham Yesterday. Judge
street said that lie did not know OF any
plan 10 depose and offieehoiders who
were opposed to President Taft, al
though he Mas not a referee and con-
seuuently was not fully informed.
Judge street believes that Taft will
he elected this fall. but secs in Govern
Or yy.,.1.r !. formidable opponent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
GARDNER
SOLD TO THE MAPS

New York. July 1.-THE New York
american league club today released
Second Baseman Earl Gardner 10 the
Cleveland club of the same league.
Gardner has been with New York since
1908.
Gardeners departure, the release of
Vaughn and the indfhnite suspension
of Caldwell IS said TO he only the be-
ginning OF general shake-up by Man
ager Wolserton and President Farrell
number Of other players are expect
ed To 20. l.a----l 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
"PIGS IS PIGS"

Washington. July "a S-year-
Chicago boy got hold Of his mothers
pocketbook and fed $50 in bills-his
fathers savings-to his pet guinea
pigs The father sent the remnants OF
the pigs meal to President TAFT today
with an appeal to the. government to
redeem the entire roll The man Is the
sole support OF big family on si.f5 a
day
You being the only one in Washing
ton | know" he wrote TO the President.
Il am sending them to YOU"
AS only small ends Of the bills were
recovered the treasury department. viii
send representative 10 call upon the
father TO get proof that the bills were
eaten By the pigs.
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MISCELLANEOUS

FJf Ell sls5S for E
ssrooms and bath, bringing $50 per month
never vacant. This Is semi-businesss
property, one-half block Avenue L.
We'll worth 5000 Owner don't live here
and wants to sell VIII take a, vacant
Hot or two. 500 cash and balane l. I.
and > years j.. +. Faircloth. Ensley.
Bell 505
BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND meets
Eat 312ia North 18th. $ ,. IN. Monday
night Amateurs invited TO join.
LOT worth $500 for $50. must be sold
near Fahview school Do let me sill
you this. It is bargain y. +. Fair
cloth. Ensley. Be995
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MONEY TO LEND

WHY PAY RENT? eseven years from
now you will wish you had bought this
s room bungalow for 5000 on terms
$50 cash and $40 month. 1t has BATH
lavatoiv, and streets fixed and paid
for The lot 51x1s3 feet d. r. Fair
cloth. Ensley. Ala. Bell ss9-J.
TO $1,000, $500 and $1,000 on
city or suburban property: three or
FIVE years. HIPS, care Age Herald
LET me take care OF your rents / win
do 1t right. ID. +. Faircloth, Ensicy
Aia Bell 39s-J
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR RENT-RoOMS

FOR RENf-Large front room upstairs,
also / hall room with private family;
house screened; modern conveniences.
Bell phone 17o9-W Main. 626 n. I'D st.
FOR RENT-Lovely furnished front
room; table board convenient, South
Highlands. Phone Main 41S7.
7-7-7t
LOOK, Look-A real bargain, | paid
$4,000 for my room home on car line.
Must sell at once, $3.50; $3.50 cash and
$3.50 a month. Box 572, Ensiey. Bell
Ensley $685..
FOR RENT-Three nice large rooms In
private home; every convenience; one
private entrance and porch, nice
neighborhood, in walking distance OF
city. Bell phone 5S91-W, 2115 Hum
boldt avenue, south
$3.50 each for nice building lots in Ter
race Park: $25 cash and $40 month.
These are fine; they are located ~ a.
beautiful grove. d. +. Faircloth, Ems
ley, Ala Bell phone 505.
FOR RENT--Furnished room in private
family: good board near references
required. Apply 1924 9TH avenue.
s3750-With a small cash payment, say
$500. you get fine little home one-half
block of cars on the best avenue in
Ensley Park avenue ID. Paved streets
and it paid Don't let this pass by
you d. f. Fairoloth, 1869 Ave. Il, Ems
ley Bell sos.
COOL, clean and facing the east. front
bed room, dining, room, large Kitchen
bath, all connecting, furnished COM
plete, private family. 1918 Tuscaloosa.
7-7-3t
COUNT up the rent you have paid IN
the last eight years. then come to the
doctor and let him fix you up with that
nice little home on one of Ensley's best
streets for 800 cash and $50 a month.
! am the doctor ID. f. Faircloth, 1903
Ave- f, Ensley. Bell sos.
NICELY furnished front room with
board in private family; modern inn
provements. on 18th avenue, south:
block from 18th street car. G-2S, care
Age-Herald.
CHOICE lot at Ensey Avenue n paved
streets and paid, s16c9 800 to 500 cash,
balance easy. ID. r. FaircIoth 1869 Ave.
r. Ensley, Ala. Bell 900
TWO nice large cool upstairs rooms.
screens every convenience. hot and cold
baths home comforts: also one large
first floor room for light housekeeping.
with kitchenette, 1853 9Th avenue. Bell
4-97-W.
sl9oo for the best little room house in
town: 500 cash and Si5 month"; u. T.
Faircoth 1899 Ave. j.. Ensfey, A Ia.
Bell ?e3-J