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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
OccuItism Revival

The mysterious. the secret and the un- known have ever exercised a powerful attraction over the human mind. and the present craze for what we may designate comprehensively as occult research is no new thing. But it cannot be denied that. apart from the merely superficial side, which naturally fascinates the empty headed the frivolous or the ignorant. there are aspects of occultism which make very deep appeal to tns n"
 tellectual and spiritual among us. Wheth- CT this be a good sign or not, 1t is not our intention to inquire, but it is curious to note the grounds upon which it's bit- terest opponents base their objections to occultism in general We need not trou- bic about the superior or matter of fact quiry, smile at such "superstitions.' for beliefs, unless he can prove that other to be wrong. But the real enemies of oc- cult science are those who, fully admit ting the objective reality of occult ex- periences, hold that they are necessarily evil and harmful in themselves. On this point, again, we should not care to ex- press an opinion. but it is clearly re- markable fact that fancies which have for so many generations been looked upon as mere superstitions and old wives tales should now be acknowledged by so many intelligent and thinking individuals as at least resting upon some foundation cf fact Who could have predicted such . tremendous reversal of opinion concernlnR these matters 50>years ago?
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JAPANESE GIVES DINNER ID DR. ELIOT Ambassador Pleased That He Is to Visit
 Japan

Picking, China, April 24.-Charles w. Eliot president emeritus of Harvard, and William J. Calhoun, United States min- ister 10 China, with a number of leading Japanese and American residents, were the guests of Kokichi Midzuno. Japan csc charge d'affaires in Picking, at dIn- ner tonight.
 MT. Midzuno proposed the health of President Taft and Mir Calhoun that If the Japanese Emperor.
 MT. Midzuno, in welcoming MT. Eliot to Japanese soil. namely. that of the Japanese legation, said he was pleased that the great American educator was about to visit Japan, where an ovation awaited him. He said he was glad Pro lessor Eliot intended to visit Manchuria and Corea, where, with an open mind, he would form his own judgment of Japanese policies
 Professor Eliot, in reply, expressed his thanks and outlined the work of the Carnegie foundation in endeavoring to thwart the malevoent influences which were contributing to III feeling between the nations.
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EVEN CONNECTS
 GET THE FEVER

New York, April 24.-Convict work CTS in three shops at Sing Sing prison were on strike" today. The trouble started in the wagon shops where 80 convicts refused to work unless their demands for more food and for the re- lease of an insubordinate convict who had been kept in dark cell" were conceded. The success which the wag- on shop workers met prompted the shoe shop and knitting factory workers to strike for more food. Finding some of the men obdurate. the warden had many of them locked in their cells and has ordered that precautions be taken against an outbreak when the men are sent to the shops tomorrow.
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Washington, April 24.-Partia1 home rule for Alaska, with authority vested in the legislature to grant to women the right to vote, was approved by the House toady when it passed the bill for local Alaskan government.
 Woman's suffrage scored its first victory In the House when, by a vote of s1 to S5. an amendment was adopted assuring to the Alaskan government the right to modify the qualification of electors by extending the elective franchise to women.'
 Twice the House had defeated the proposal by the vote when offered by Representative Mann, the republican leader. but an amendemnt by Repre- sentative Mondell of Wyoming finally was adopted.
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San Diego, April 24.-For the last 10 days band of 40 outlaws detach- ment of the 115th company. of coast artillery from Fort Rosecrans and a force of Mexican federal soldiers have been playing a game of hide and seek on the international boundary line be- tween Campo and Jacumba.
 When the outlaws, mostly Americans, who are believed to be an insurrecto force. apear on the American side they are charged by the American soldiers and driven across the border in pre- cipitate flight. When they confront the Mexican federal soldiers they hold a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
EDITOR KILLED BY
 INSANE RUSSIAN

Spokane, April 24.--E. H. Rothrick. city editor of the Spokane Chronicle, was shot and killed today in the Chron- iele editorial roms by Richard Aleck. a Russian laborer
 Aleck first told the police he had been on the Titanic and then that he had been on the Carpathia and mum bled there had been too much printed about the disaster" He would give no other reason for the crime.
 Aleck walked quietly into the Chron- icle local room and asked for the edi- tor. As Rothrick walked toward him Aleck drew a revolver and shot him in the breast. Rothrick died within five minutes The murderer later told the police he was 40 years old and came to this country four years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
PROH|b|T|ON|STS
 RAISE A PROTEST At Filing of Election Peti- ton in Tuscaloosa Now TAG DAY SATURDAY Orion Perry Weds Miss Cornelia Somerville Tuesday-Memphian Takes Pretty Tuscaloosa Girl
 for His Bride
TAG DAY SATURDAY

Tuscaloosa, April 24.-(SpeciaD. The prohibition forces in this county took their first official cognizance of the filing of the petition calling for liquor election in Tuscaloosa county at mass meeting held last night in the court house. The meeting was largely att tended, and in scope it was voice of protest raised at the filing of such a petition at this time. L. H. Maxwell, chairman of the prohibition committee in this county, presided over the meet ing and stated the object of the call. Two newspaper representatives were appointed as secretaries. Among those heard on the subject of the liquor cleo ton were w. F. Bingham, pharmacist; J. S. Yerby, John J. Nelson. Henry T. Burks, and MT. Poe, farmers; J. P. Crutcher and T. F. Bell, railroad men. FIG. Stickney of the University and pr. B. F. Giles of the Central college. Henry A. Jones, representing the legal fraternity, w. H Hargrove. prominent merchant, Prof. James H. Foster, su- perintendent of public schools, c. G; Northington of the express company, Sam Palmer, merchant; G. K. Little, Jr., government engineer; J. c. Eos ter and E. B. Nuzum
 All the speeches were in effect a protest at the calling of an election at this time. and deploring the fact that certain interests were seeking to foist open saloons in Tuscaloosa coun- ty.
 Popular Couple Weeds
 The marriage of Orion Perry and Miss Cornelia Somerville of this city occurred yesterday at the home of the brides uncle, F. H. Walter, in this city. The ceremony took place at il o'clock and was witnessed by only a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Sweeny of the Catholic church. The couple left directly after the ceremony for trip to Chicago and St. Louis.
 An interesting wedding took place here this afternoon at o'clock when Miss Amelia Dorchde and c. E. Proctor of Memphis were united In marriage at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. w. G. Henry officiating. Immediately after the cere- mony the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip and will be at home in Memphis.
 Tag Day Saturday.
 The Anti-Tuberculosis league of Tusca- 1oosa county win observe day day in this city Saturday. April 27. This feature is getting to be. quite extensively used and when given for the benefit of such worthy organizations always meets with hearty cooperation.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Boston.-An article of amendment to the constitution providing for the initiative and referendum in Massachu- getts was defeated in the house today. The vote, 1s3 to so in favor of the article, was less than the necessary two-thirds majority
 Tucson.-A battle between federals and rebels now is in progress before |Culiacan, capital of Sinaloa, according to a message received here today Ths federals, commanded by Gen. Ramon Iturbe, it was said. were victors in the first engagement.
 New Orleans.-Maurice S. Egan, United States minister to Denmark Governor Sanders, State Health Officer Bowling of Louisiana and 1l. l. Chap puis of New orleans, at luncheon at the Progressive union today. start cd campaign for the development of dairying in Louisiana along tho lines on which the industry is carried on in Denmark.
 Havana.-Secretary of the Interior Machedo and Secretary of Public Works Babo tonight presented their resignatfons to President Gomez. The latter alleged i'll health and the for mer avowed his intention of supporting the presidential candidacy of Alfredo zayas
 Shanghai---In connection with the eX- ecution of robbers and others in the prov
 nce of Che Kiang, the republicans have effected a notable reform. The persons condemned to die are first chloroformed and then shot 1t is understood that this is done in order to avoid unneces- sary suffering due to the bad shooting of the executioner.
 Canton, CA hundred women armed with clubs joined with male strikers and went to the rescue of Mrs. J. Gombonni when special officers arrested her this
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afternoon on a charge of being an asi- tator in the Metropolitan Brick company s strike riot followed in which the officers opened fire upon the crowd. The mob returned the fire and wounded pri- Yate detective.
 Atanta.-Edward A. Robinson, ordinary of Milton county. shot and killed his wife and then shot himself at his home at Alpharetta today Robinson was rushed to Atlanta by automobile for medical treatment. His wounds are said to be serious Jealousy is alleged to have been the cause of the shooting. The couple had four children.
 Plttsburg-A committee of Presby- terian ministers and laymen who have been drafting a modern form of tho old Calvin catechism, completed it's work tonight. It will not be made public until May 17, when it Is eX- pected to be ratified by the general assembly.
 Oklahoma City.-The 15th annual con vention of the National Retail Gro cers' association adjourned sine die to- night after the selection of St. Louis as the next meeting place and the re- election of President John w. Lux of St Paul, Minn., and the entire roster of officers with the exception of A. H. Earth, Arvada, Col, trustee.
 New York.-The estate of William M. Laffan, publisher of the New York Sun, who died November 19, 1909, is valued at s169S,555 in the report of the ap- praiser, filed today The estate is left to the widow Mrs. Georgiana Laffan, who is also the sole executrix.
 
 Muskogee.--A dispatch from Lane, Okla, today states that three robbers, one mere boy. robbed the Lane post office of money and stamps, held up at the point of pistols and robbed sev- era, persons who came after mall and
 in their escape held up and robbed Benjamin Mackey and John Wright at the outskirts of the town and escaped on the horses ridden by Mackey and Wright
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Mail Advices Confirm News

Chicago. April 24.-Mail advices re- ceived here today from Guaymas, Son ora, and dated April 22, tell of dan ger threatening nearly 1000 Americans along the west coast of Mexico
 A special steamer has been chartered by Nelson Rhoades, Jr., manager of q sugar refinery to succor those Amer jeans who may be able to reach the coast at points between Guaymas and Mazatlan. The steamer was scheduled to sail from Guaymas yesterday. 1t Is proposed to visit all harbors in southern Sonora and northern Sinaloa. and to transport any refugees to Mag atlan. a5f
 According to the advice that reached here 1900 Zapatistas are footing and rillaging at Culiacan, capital of Sin alba. Hunger is making the natives desperate. snd it is stated American plantations are in danger of being raided.
 The situation along the west coast of northern Mexico is summed up about as follows:
 The Yaqui Indians are on the war path in Sonora. shooting at passenger trains, ranches and small towns south of Guaymas. The southern portion of Sonora is in state of anarchy and small parties of bandits are roaming the country pillaging the small places.
 Many Are in Danger
 At Espernaza, where there are sup posedly '150 Americans, all the women and children have been sent from tho country and the men have armed them selves and prepared for a siege Sim liar conditions prevail at Navajoa where there are about 100 Americans on small farms; at San Bias and Los Mochis. where there are 75 Americans and at Navalota. where the Rhoades sugar refneries still are operating. bu- the women and children were sent from that place several days ago to take steamer for San Francisco
 From Navalota there is opportunity
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OUTLAWS, FEDERALS AND U. s.
 TROOPS PLAY HIDE AND SEEK

reunion to the rear and practice the rebel yell. Several slxirmishes have taken place. The American soldiers and Mexican federals fire upon the out laws but no facilities have been re- ported.
 It was reported that the outlaws have entrenched themselves in the Ja- cumba hills They are awaiting rein forcements. The leader of the band $ said to be Juan Tobo. who was an of icer under Pryoe, Mosby and Lafliu during the revolution of one year ago.
 Ranches on both sides of the frontier have been footed and residents on tho Mexican side have flocked into Campo for protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
Missionaries Recalled

Charlotte, N. C.. April A-W. w. Boyce, lin charge of the foreign mission councils Of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian church of the south. today te1egraphed the F missionaries laboring in Mexico un- der this denomination, to return at once to the United States because of the dan ger to their lives as reported to him in connection with the Mexican trouble
 Some of the missionaries recalled have been working in this field for more than 20 years. MT. Boyce was acting under instructions received from official cir cles to the effect that the lives of Amer ican missionaries were endangered while the present period of unrest prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
M'STEA ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE

Albany. N. Y, April 24.--John V. Mc- Stea, of New Orleans. theatrical man ager, was acquitted tonight of the -murder of Arthur Brown, of Wilkes Barre, former first baseman of the Albany State league baseball team. When the jury announced the verdict, it was loudly apnlauded by the crowd Tn the court room. McStea tainted but quickly revived
 McStea shot Brown on June To last, after he had found his wife in Browns room in a boarding house. On the wit ness stand McStea claimed he shot Brown in self defense. Mrs. McStea was one of the witnesses against her husband.
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NIPPEDs

Chicago, April 2i.-A proposed trip around. the world. begun several days ago. when Edward J. Morris, 10 years old, and John Crowley, IS years old fled from New York with s50OO belonging to the Bankers Trust company of that city. ended tonight when the fugitives were taken in charge by the Chicago police
 Morris was employed by the bank as messenger He was delivering the money to another concern when he was met by Crowley. who. he says, proposed that they start around the world Nor ris declared that since he left he had returned s42oo of the amount he had taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
LAST PRINCESS OF
 ONEIDAS A BRIDE

Fond Du Lac. Wis, April 24.-Announce- ment was made today of the marriage of Laura Minnie Cornelius, the last prin- cess of the oneida Indians, to Orin J. Kellow, a wealthy citizen of Seymour, Wis, at Stevens Point, Wis. Mrs. Kel- logg is a graduate of Wellesley college and Stanford university. She became re- nowned as the Indian Joan of Arc. She danced in the courts of Europe to obtain funds to aid the red men to high civili- zation.
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Only Nine in Hospital

New York. April 24.-Of the 116 Ti- tanic survivors taken to St. Vincent's hospital only nine remain, the others having recovered and departed for their homes.
 An employment bureau, which sprang into existence to give work to those indigent survivors who apply finds that while 1t has numerous applications from survivors trifle under majority elect 70 receive aims There are more po- sitions than applicants.
 Mrs. Astor is still in a state of ner- vousness at her home in Fifth avenue There is no reason to believe that she will not eventually recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
WOMEN MAY GET FRANCHISE
 IN ALASKA UNDER NEW LAW

Representative Taylor, of Colorado declared that in less than 10 years the whole country would recognize the rights of women to vote.
 q am in favor of it," said Repre- sentative Berger, socialist of Wiseon- sin, now that women have to work and help support families. and are doing mems work, they ought to have the same political rights as men. It Is not because they are better than men, but because they are entitled to equal treatment"
 If women had the right to vote, do you think they would have been shown the consideration they were given when the Titanic sank?" asked Representa- tive Ferris of Oklahoma.
 "I do,n said Representative eBrser. for they are more important than men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
Dusky Scores Knockout

Paris. April 24.--The Dixie kid,'' the negro welterweight champion, tonight knocked out the Frenchman, Bernard in the tenth round. Bernard was sent to the floor with straight right to the stomach and was carried unco- sous from the ring. In his dressing room he was revived with some difficulty.
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LITTLE CHANGE IN
 FLOOD SITUATION
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100000 acres of land ruined go far as cultivation this season Is concerned the suffering will be greater than this sec- tion ever experienced in any past flood.
 The loss to the railroads will total several hundred thousand dollars. Nearly POO miles of track in northeast Louisiana is already overfiowed, with stretches of the roadbed washed away and probably another 60 miles of track will be hid- den by the waters within another 10 days. A number of small trestles have been washed away. but most of the large bridges and trestles have been saved.
 From Delhi to Mounds 40 miles. the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific tracks are inundated and a threatened washout between Rayvile and Delhi may put an- other 15 miles out of commission at any time.
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Americans in Danger

Washington, April 2l-state department advices from Mexico today said that Americans in all parts of the southern republic feel their safety is jeopardized by circulation of reports of American in teryentfon. Rebels south of the City sof Mexico are being augmented San Luis Potosi and Saltillo report many Amer jeans leaving for the United States
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REFUGEES TELL OF
 REIGN OF TERROR ON MEXICAN COAST
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-----~~--~->-~------>~-~-- Gerton, said anarchy prevailed in Lu- cretia when they arrived. She believed many were killed. Railroad bridges" said Mrs Gerton, have been blown out, and farm houses are being robbed and the attendance of rurales is conspicuous by their absence. Conditions are cha Otic."
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Senators Ask Aid

Washington, April 24.-Senator Percy and Representatives Humphreys of M ssissippi introduced today in the Senate and House respectively resolu- lions to make immediately available s1 .500,O00 for repairing the breaks n the Mississippi levees so that the farm CTS may plant their crops before the June rise adds to the distress of the flood situation. General Bixby, chief of engineers of the army, estimates that amount necessary for the work.
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RECALLED

McAester. Okla. April 24--Mayor Peter Hanraty was recalled in special cleo tion held here today, the voting standing PA for recall and 4G5 against McAles- ter is under commission form of govern ment.
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U, or Down?

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer "Yes. my daughter begins her dramatic career in Shakespeare.'
 And then?'
 vaudeville
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 Moving pictures
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STATES GOVERNMENT
 CRITICISED BY GENERAL SCULLY

ish flag. Probably more boats and craft carry this flag than are represented by any two nations in the world. The ex- planation is simple: It is d recognized fact that the English government guar antees protection and security to all ships sailing beneath that flag, whether they are strictly subjects of England or belong to some other nationality"
 General Scully thinks the government of the United States should at once take a hand in the situation in Mexico, and thus wipe out the disgrace to the Amer ican flag which resulted from the recent torture and persecution of citizens of this country in that republic. The adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard believes that the United States, by its attitude of apparent indifference is suf- fering in the estimation of other coun- tries which afford their citizens protee- tion in foreign lands, and he thinks the United States is also bearing a finan- cial loss on that account.
 we should intervene at once," said General Scully, for the offense was so grave as to demand immediate action. Our flag has been trampled upon and the strong hand of our government should be immediately felt in Mexico, where we should compel at the point of the bayo- net submission to our authority and re- spect for our citizens in that war-rid- den country"
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to escape through the port of Altata, down the coast to Mazatlan, whence steamers sail to Californian ports. Mag atlan is reported quiet. though there have been many changes in govern ment of late and the absence of con- trol in Sinaloa has practically para lyzed business.
 senor Felipe Riveros who was elect ed governor by the legislature of Sin alba, was told by the federal govern ment that no troops could be furnished to protect the state, nor was any money available unless it came from the state The state treasury is re- ported to be empty. Meanwhile the banks are closed, credit stopped and merchants are paying 16 per cent as insurance against riot loss.
 The Southern Pacific railway is run ming no trains south of San Bias and word has been sent out that after next Sunday service may be discontinued entirely depending upon the actions of the bandits. This of course will mean the blocking of all immediate avenues of escape for many.
 Bandits Not in Concert
 It is stated that fully 75 per cent of the people desire peace and that the bandits are not operating in concert. Some bands cry viva Zapata," some viva Orozco," some viva Renterias,'
 and the band that took Mazatian re- gently cried viva Madero."
 The advices report no special vio- fence to Americans as such, but there are not enough government soldiers to protect either foreigners or natives, 1t | Is said. In the state of Sinaloa the advices state there are 200 federal sol- diers and 5000 rebels. Tn Sonora there are 500 federals to face 500 Yaquis, and numerous bandits. In Topic there
 are 300 troops and three. times as many bandits.
 No crops have been planted by na- tives and the food supply in sight is less than one-tenth of normal. Money is so scarce that a large proportion of the 80 per cent of the population de- pendent upon daily wages for subsist- ance, practically are without income. Many tales regarding attacks by ban dits and Indians have reached Guaymas. Native women and children have been | insulted and attacked. The men who remain to guard their properties have thus far escaped actual attack. largely because of their determined front.