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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Montgomery and Stone in "The Old
 Town,

At last Manager Douglas is enabled Ito announce the. coming for the first |time of Montgomery and Stone. who will Ibe at the Jefefrson theatre next Wednes fiay. That at last they are coming will be joyful news indeed to local theatre goers who will smile cheerfully in an. #ifipation of the fun in seeing them in 2rge Ade's newest play, "Tfre Old
 !"
 1;e clever entertainers have proved
 Hives ever associated with musical
 since they first made themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Rrutei

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 Kncker- What's allcthis row in Persia
 Bocker-Dunno butiTll use is as an excuse not to give my wife a Persian lamb coat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

ability to impersonate the sprightly char acters as well as sing the charming melodies of the operetta
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
May Strike Over Here.

By International News Service.
NEW YORK, Feb. "a conference Of
delegates representing the anthracite coal
miners of The Pennsylvania fields Will be
held tomorrow at tho Hotel Victoria. pro-
paratory to the meeting Tuesday OF the
United Mine Workers and the coal oper-
tors
At tomorroW's meeting the union lead
ers viii prepare finally The arguments
they will present I'm support OF their de-
manda ior mere pas. shorter hours ana
other hetternlentS Ui conditions. They de-
clare today that they are determined to
have thcse demands granted.
The labor leaders would not say posi-
tiveIy-at least for pu5ication--tl;at II
strike would follow the refusal OF the coal
operators to acccde to the mems wishes;
but they intinaled II very freely.
The business world has heard ,or sew
eral days ;hot the big operators are just
as determined on their side and Will not
grant the demands. They vii! offer very
few concessions, II any, IT is reported,
even IL they are assured that a strike will
follow such action
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Conference Held.

The proposed resolution is assumed 30
be the direct outcome OF the conference
last night at the White house between
the president and Senators Lodge, Bacon
and Stone of the foreign relations commit
tee and Senators Bailey and Culberson OF
Texas.
The president discussed the situation
with these senators. Being without power
to send troops out OF the country with
out authority from congress, Is believed To
have explained that A situation might
arise wherein .it might be necessary TO
cross Into Mexico TO compel the combat
ants to remove their battle-ground TO a
point safe beyond the American border
Such Ell act Ii is said today would
not be considered an invasion nor an act
of war, there was precedent for the
landing OF marines on foreign territory
in the absence OF troops from the con-
stituted government to protect foreign
residents
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Conference Today.

Regarding The situation In Massachu-
setts. where the procrcssives are bending
every energy TO bring about direct pri-
mary lczisla ton in The hope Of making
wide sweep for Roosevelt delegates. the
colonel said
II have given no thought 10 that vet
am 10 see some progressivcs, | under
stand. tomorrow. but ! don't know what
yc are 10 talk about, They have asked
that | see them.
1t was suggested 10 tic colonel That
IN. Taft campaign managers IN this state
ave making no conceaiulont Of their fears.
thai in the event OF the preferential
primaries Roosevelt would get the state
delegation.
"Is that so?" commented the colonel
"1,hat's interesting Isn't it?
The Oyster Bay statesman informed the
International News Service representa-
tive that ne would talk In the near fu~
ture. TO discuss more fully and TO the
noint his theory OF the recall OF the
Judges and judicial decisions IL was
nointcd out that severe criticisms Of his
radical stand had como from various
quarters.
"I think I made myself perfectly
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
LETTER FAILS TO
START STAMPEDE

By International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-senator
Joseph J.. Bristow Of Kansas:
''Rooscyelts statement is direct and 10
the point / agree with him that the
presidential nominee ought 10 be deter
mined by The majority Of Republicans in
direct primary vote I believe that
whoever the people want ought to be
nominated by the convention. That is
the only way that any choice can be
made.
"Pcrsonaliy ] favor and have favored
the nomination OF Senator LA Toilette,
but ] viii cheerfully abide by the decis-
lon that will be made by the people at
the primaries. And there ought to bo a
presidential primary in every stat where
there are organized Republicans"
Senator John u. Works Of California:
"Rooscvelt's s announcement gives the
only hope Of Republican success at tho
election / an satisfied that If Taft
is nominated he will be defeated and
that Roosevelt may be elected II ne is
given the nomination.
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that a large majority OF the Repub-
Iicap voters Of the country favor your
nomination and a large majority OF
the people favor your election as the
next president of the United states
We believe that your candidacy
will insure success In the next cam
palgn. We believe that you represent,
as no other man represents, those
principles and policies upon which we
must appeal for a majority OF the
votes Of the American people, and
which. in our opinion, are necessary
for the happiness and prosperity of
the country,
We believe that In view Of this pub
lie demand you Should soon declare
whether, II tac nomination for the
presidency come TO ycu unsolicited
and msought. you VIII accept it.
In submitting this request We are
not considering your pessonal Inter
csts We do not regard 1t as proper To
consider either the interests or the
preference Of any man as regards the
nomination for the presidency. We
are expressing our sincere belief and
best Judgment es 10 what is de-
manded OF you in the interests of the
people as a whole, And we feel that
you would he uurcsponsive to plain
duty if YOU shonld decline to accept
the nomination coming the VoluD
taTy expression Of the wishes of a
majority Of the Republican voters Of
the United States. through the action
Of their delegates in the next ma
ii0nsl convention. Yours truly,
WILLIAM +. GLASSCOCK,
CHESTER II ALDEICU,
ROBERT p. BASS.
JOSEPH NJ. CAREY.
CHASE S. OSBORNE,
". Z. STUBBS.
HERBERT S. UADLEY.
The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New
York City.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Hopeful Feeling.

An encouraging development OF the day
was the receipt OF dispatches reporting
peaceful conditions at points hitherto
doubtful. state department officials to-
night declared that it did not appear rs
II any rebellious force would menace
JuareZ and bring about the contingency
for which precaution Is now being taken.
From Consul General Hanna at Monte
rey came a telegram saying the arrival
OF federal troops there and at Torreon
had relieved the situation at those cities
as well as surrounding towns. From Du-
range and Hermoslllo the consuls re-
ported quiet. the only disturbing element
being Yaqui Indians.
II ls believed that more Americans will
be ordered TO the border towns within
the next week. The Washington govern
nent believes that the presence of a large
body OF we'll equipped cavalry and in
fantry ss well as field artillery might
have deterrent effect on lawlcss bands
in northern Mexico and would reasaur
the Texas communities
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
READY
TO GET INTO FIGHT
Nv International Newg Service.

By International News Service.
BOSTON. Feb. 25.-"Ycs. my hat Is
IN the ring
That was Colonel Roosevclt's sentenii-
GUS comment when Informed tonight that
the telegraph wires were carrying the
news OF his open avoWal of the presi-
Dental candidacy.
The eX-presldent, spending the night
at tho home OF Judge Robert Grant, was
In superb humor. the Rough Rider s.
gray eyes had the fire of determination;
hls face glowed With the anticipation
OF the political battle ahead.
Have you any word you care to con-
vcy TO the people beyond what you nave
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Americans Safe.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. @5.-The
American and other educational estab-
lishmcnta in Beirut escaped damage AZ
the hands OF the Italians during the bonn
bar5ncnt OF the city The latest cstI-
mates OF the casualties received here in
dic0te that thirty persons were killed and
about one hundred wounded. Martial
law has been proclaimed at Beirut. but
tho town Is said to be quiet.
The vail OF Beirut telesraphs that fifty
men Of the Aynlllah are missing.
At a cabinet council toby II was de-
cided TO expel all Italians except eccles-
ias;ics from Beirut. Demascus, Jerusalem
and Alcnlp
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Says Taft Best Man,

Representative Irwin L"nroot. Repub-
lican progressive from Wisconsin:
WISCONSIN Will send IA delegation lor
La Toilette"
Representative j Hampton Moore. Re-
publican, Pennsylvania:
Il am glad Colonel Roosevelt has come
out In the OPEN and announced his can
dldacy. II is better than having u fight
from ambush | am for the denomination
OF President Taft"
Representative Murdock Republican
progressive, Kansas
81 cannot discuss Rooseve cts announce
mcnt tonight.
Representative Prouiy Republican pro-
grcssivo, Iowa:
1--WE have n candidate or our own in
Senator CUmlnius / cannot discuss the
effect Of Colonel EOoacVeltS candidacy
on the general situation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26

said in your letter to the goyernors?"
was asked.
mo; there needs TO be nothing more
said tonight" was the response. The
letter Is enough, / think
MIR. Roosevelt smiled as though specu-
Iatlng on the effect his acceptance would
have at the White house.
1T Is going TO be vigorous Eight be-
tween the Taft and Roosevelt forces:
was suggested.
"Probably," assentcd the colonel
The ex-president indicated that he was
ready, even eager 10 get into the scrap.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26

plain" observed the colonel "I certainly
tried to make my ides clear enough, so
every ono would understand II. However,
IL there is any doubt In the public mind
about il, ! shall reiterate what 1 have
said and try to do II In clearer language,
This recall proposition is something
We have got to come to-" the colonel
went on. al have always believed in 1t.
Mr.. Roosevelt had. as he expressed II,
a tranquil day.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Not Going to Lead.

'Tt is too early now TO say what will
be done within the next few weeks"
hc said 'T am not going to lead any
fight. I merely have taken the position
that I will accept the nomination II 1t
is rendered me That is clear enough.
"Ar Cleveland ] remarked to several
people on my way back from Columbus
that my hat was in the ring, II is and
I expect it TO stay there
Asked If he expected to 90 upon any
stump speech trip before the spring pri-
rnnarios, Colonel Roosevelt remarked:
THAT is a bridge 7 cannot cross until
get TO il. No plans have been made
of that kind. l don't want TO say what
wiil hc done.
"But there will be plenty OF activity
was vcntured.
''Fronl tomorrow on The colonel re-
piled, '.God alone knows what ~ in
store
Roosevelt lays great hopes on the work
,hat is going on in the various nnccr-
tain staies Tor open presidential pri-
msrics. HIS reference 70 the preferential
primary in hs reply TO the governors
was brought IN.
MY position respecting direct prlmar-
los ought 10 he well known saio Roose-
v.lt II have stated that position often.
+ want To sec it tried out 80 far rs ii
10 possjble, -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
TURKS RESENT THE
ATTACK ON BEIRUT
Some Fear Expressed That a
Massacre of Christians May
Follow Bonlbardment.
TWO RUSSIANS KILLED
England Sends Warship 10
the Scene; Italians Deny
Smelling City.
TWO RUSSIANS KILLED
Special Cable to The Tribune,

Special Cable to The Tribune.
BEIRUT. Syria. Feb. pa strong
antl-Christian feeling is prevalent here
today as an aftermath OF the italian
bomoa rdment. which wrecked the city
and killed sixty innocent inhabitants,
and II is feared on every side that Il
massacre OF Christians may result. The
native resentment against the followers
of Christ has been famed to fever heat
by the declaration OF the Turks that tine
town was shelled with a view 90 promot-
ting this action TO the end that inter
national Intervention might bring u
speedy termination 10 the TTipolitan
struggle that Is costing Italy millions Of
dollars
Casualty returns tonight state that two
Russian subjects were victims OF the
italian FIRE, though II was at first re-
ported that no Europeans were hurt. MI
American residents are reported safe,
however. and the atmosphere has been
considerably cleared by the announce
ment that all Italians OF every class
would be expelled from Turkey and that
the DardaneIlcs would be cosed TO ship
ping Martial law was proclaimed hero
today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26

In Colonel Roosevclt's letter to The gov
eInors Il Is noted that he refers 10 eight
governors, white the communication s
addressed to but seVcn, While the name
Of Governor Il. s. Fesscy OF South Da-
kota IS probably omitted. the mistake il
il is Il mistake, rests with Colonel Roose-
welt. as the press bureaus sent out his
printed copy giving but seven names.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Grand Duke Died.
able to The Tribune

Special Gable to The Tribune,
LUXEMBOURG, Fen. a55,-William w
Alexander, grand duke OF LuxcmburS,
died today lie was the ruler OF Lux
emburR and succeeded his father, Grand
Duke Adolph, to tho throne in 1905.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Sticks TO La Toilette.

Representative Barjhnldt OF Missouri;
President Tuft believes In the rule Of
the people as much as Alr. Roosevelt
does, with the difference that Mr. Roosc-
vet Is ready To remove the safeguard
which the constitution has provided for
the protection OF IniDorjtics through the
Judiciary. II judicial decisions arc to be
subject 10 vote then we might as well
abolish the constitution and the courts.
do not believe the American people VIII
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
World Wide Effect.

The dire effects OF the strike. il It
cventuates. cannot be exaggerated Ger
tainly the cessation OF the coal produc-
ton will paralyZc all trade, stop the ex-
ports OF goods and prevent remittances
OF capital to countries dependant upon
England The credit OF. the whole world
VIII be disturbed.
II a settlement is reached IL is eX-
pectcd TINT the Eank Of England rate
will ne reduced from II 10 per cont: II
the strike takes places the ratio is likely
TO bo raised In the carly future. as q
great demand for currency for home pur-
poses is anticipated and il VIII become
no,agvorv IN check cold cxuorls
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IIf.

well, Albert, your ten years are
up today. Do you want an extension
Of the contract"
mo. thanks, dearest. I'm booked
for the next ten years with Fanny
Bishop. Her contract with Charley
Bishop expires soon, you know"
''Why, Of COURSE. How stupid Of
me to forget. In that case I'll accept
Arthur Bridgeport for FIVE years.
His contract with Adelaide Is up
next Friday at noon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Trouble Feared.

PARIS. Feb. .5.-Thc Italian action AT
Beirut has caused sensation here, for
France, like other European countries.
has important commercial interests and
religious and educational establishments
In that city, An outbreak. OF fsnaticism,
which the bombartlment OF Beirut is cal
culnted TO provoke. is ycared. and 90 pre-
vent as FAR as possible the natural con-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Warship Sent to Beirut.

Special Cable to The Tribune.
MALTA. Feb. 25.-Actins on receipt
OF the antl-Christiap sentiment prcva-
lcnt In Beirut IL, VI, s. Lancaster
cleared for that port today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Rebel Band Defeated.

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. Feb. 2S--A company
OF federal soldiers led by Commlssarlo Cal
les OF Aqua Prieta, fought brief battle
this morning with the rebel band which
yesterday raided the Elias ranch near the
border The rebels retreated under fire,
leaving two dead on the field,
Gales and his force overlook the rebels
nfteen miles south OF here. No pursuit
was given as Captain Trujillo with an
other force Of fcderals Is coming up from
the south and the two forces hope TO
catch the rebels between them some time
tonight or tomorrow morning.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Critical at Torreon.

TORKEON. Coahuile Feb. -. (Nia
Juarex, Feb. 25)--The sltuntiou here is
growing critical This city has hcon iso-
lated for three days, railroad communi-
cation having been cut off and famine is
threatened Merchants have wired n pro-
test 70 President Maderc, bat II is feared
the message has not reached HIM 1t is
rcpoyte6 that the ely is blockadcd by TO-
O00 Vasquistss.
The consular officers OF the various GOV
crDmeuts here tonight asked the jete de
arpoas for a statement as to true con-
dltions here and he replied that they are
not az alarming as had been expressed.
His statement was couchcd In such terms
es lo relieve IN some measure the tense
anxiety among foreigners
The jefe also has notified all merchants
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
FINAL EFFORT
BEING MADE TO
AVERT STRIKE
Cancellation Board of Great
Britain Trying to Bring Coal
Miners and the Opera
tors Together.
LITTLE HOPE THAT
THEY WILL AGREE
Effects of the Walkout, if II
Occurs, Certain to Be
Worldwide; Fatal Day
Close al Hand.

Special Canle to The Tribune.
- .ONDON, Feb. 25.--With tho govern
meat CROPPING desperately for a
means TO avert an overwhelming
- national catastrophe: with the coal
owners OF Great Britain obdurate
in their stand against the miners and
their demand for 81 minimum wage scale.
and the million or more men involved
encouraged by the news OF trouble among
the anthracite miners OF Pennsylvania,
there is practically no hope anywhere
tonight that tho walkout set for next
Thursday will be foresa alled
Sidney BuXtons conclliation board will
make strenuous efforts tomorrow to bring
the men and the owners together, but Ii
is conceded in government circles that
thero is little likelihood that the board
will be able TO effect an adjustment. The
only ray OF hope discerniblc tonight
through the tense situation is that the
board may be able to induce the men TO
remain at work for few days after their
notices expire on Thursday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
'hl VI. Roosevelt said in 1904
w referred TO a consecutive
M-From The Outlook,
M, 1912.
allsnai News Service.

'-uA" news Service.
iVRk. Feb. 25.-.I will accent
nominAtIon for president II
= rendered to me. and / will
A'sIs 10 this decision until the
'""oh has expressed its
: Roosevelt in these words TO-
= his silence Of months, dis
1"'e' mystery may have sur
: secret campaign against
= . ls'' = ami formally declared
ny race for the Republican
.' ) W The presidency.
statement was issued
n, Va'l'"s Offices in the form,
petition from eight west .
\ y dated February 10, in
Z. = ~p'9Fe4 him to express his
accept the nomination.
e Ms reply, ''''''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
CHAPTER w.

'~Whose little boy are your
'I'm Unclo Sans little boy"
@eWhere are your parents. my lad7''
'Papa's doing ten years with the
late Mrs Bishop, and mamma,
understand, is married at present to
Mr.. Bridgeport. Her contract ex-
pires some time next month though,
she having failed to get a renewal.
Mammals getting old, you know
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
MAY GIVE TAI 7
AUTHORITY To
CROSS BORDER
Senator Stones Resolution of
Last May to Be Revived and
Passed, Which Means In
tervention in Mexico.
REBELS EXPECT TO
TAKE JUAREZ SOON
Trevino and Orozco Still
Faithful to Madero; Insurg-
ents Declare for Gomez
Provisional President.

VI rASHINGTON. Feo. c5.-Presidcnt
VN} Taft soon may oe clothed with
WV authority to send American
w troops across the Mexican bor-
der to quell conditions Of an
arcfy oi lighting that might threaten lives
or property on this side OF the line.
a resolution probably will bs introduced
IN the senate with the knowledge OF the
aoministraton, which will be Senator
Stones of last May, which directed the
foreign relations committee TO ascertain
the duty Of this government regarding the
killing or Americans by firing from the
Mexican side or may propose to delegate
to President Taft authority to take what
ever steps he deems necessary In an emer
gencN
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Hope Shattered.

The belief In capitalistic circles that
enough coal could be secured from Ameri-
ca to tide the great manufactures over
the crisis was shattered today by cable
dispatches from the United States stat
ing that the anthracite miners of Penn
sylvania Will present their demands TO
the operators in New York Oh Tuesday.
Upon receipt of this news the owners
literally threw up their hands in de-
spalr, That they regard the strike as q
certainty is shown by their action in
ordering coal steamers from Swansea
not TO report for cargoes until the crisis
is past.
The news from the coal fields OF Ameri-
ca caused great rejoicing among the
miners. They reg Il this new develop
ment as a weap0 which, il 1t cannot be
welded with sud effect against the own
crs as to force them to meet their de-
mands before Thursday, 1t Will be tre-
mcndous factor in bringing about a cap
itulatiou soon afterward, Tonight mass
meetings were held in every mining town
through the kingdom and every speak
er's reference 70 the impending waIkout
was cheercd TO the echo, AS were the
announcements of prospective trouble in
America
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-26
Says Story False.

''The report that the town OF Beirut
was bombarded is absolutely false, The
squadron then departed
Admiral Favareli received dispatch
from Admiral Dircvel, who returned to
Beirut in the afternoon aboard the
Francesca Ferrucio. TO ascertain IL the
Turkish vessels were entirely out OF ac-
ton. He found one of them still afloat.
and accordingly opened fire and sank her
with few shots.
IN transmitting his report to the au-
thorlties here Admiral Favareli repeats
that no shot was fired. either in the
marninG or the afternoon, at The town
or the military establishments.
Ii is officially announced that all re-
ports regarding damage in the town
Beirut during the action Saturday are
uufounded. Tho italian ships, it is as
serted. limited their action TO Smelling
and sinking tho Turkish warships,
The king today signed the bill anneNing
Trpolitana and Cyrcnaica-