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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
BeSSen1er News

Bessemer, September 17.-(Special )-The Bessemer city council met in regular ses- sion tonight in the council chamber and was called to order by the president. George Ross.
 petition signed by number of citizens living in the neighborhood of Fourth ave nue, between Fourth and Fifth streets. complaining of the condition of T building between Fourth and Fifth streets asked that it be torn away. This was referred to the sanitary committee to report back at the next meeting. A petition stating that the Grand hotel fails to meet with the necessary fire equipments and asked that this matter be taken up with the owner. IT. l.. Badham and the necessary fire equipment be placed on the building This matter was referred to the public buildings committee to report back at the next meeting. The complaint Of MT Fulton as to the depth of the grade being cut in front of his property was referred to the street and light committee. city attorney and city engineer to report back at the next meeting.
 An ordinance to prohibit the carrying of pistols off of premises not their own or under their control, and penalty for the violation was passed as read.
 Alderman LaRue introduced an ordi- nance to regulate the rates for lights in the city of Bessemer by any person. firm or corporation, which was referred to the street and lights committee to report hack at the next meeting. Mayor Lewis complained Of the service of the Southern Bell Telephone company and Alderman LaRue stated that he had had a number of complaints as to the inability to get central at night and stated that one house had been burned to the ground as the people in the vicinity were unable to get the fire department to turn in the alarm. This matter was referred to the grievance committee.
 Mayor l. A. Lewis complained of the light service given the residents of Bes- semer by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company and stated that the lights only go out on Saturday night or during the holiday week. and ne would like to know the reason. He thinks that one-thirtieth of the bill for the month of September for all of the arc lights in this city be deducted. Alderman Huey com plained of the service of the street cars on the Jonesboro- Pipe Works line and the following resolution was passed: Where as. the Birmingham Railway, Light ard Power company is enjoying franchises in the city of Bessemer for the operation nf cars without opposition and the privilege of a lighting system, and.
 .'Whereas, the service to ,he public both as to lights and car service is very poor and with no hopes of Improvements. Now. therefore. be it resolved that Il city council of the city of Bessemer do hereby condemn the service now being given both to egihts and car service"
 An ordinance was passed fixing the mayors salary at $500 per annum and that the aldermen be paid s120 per annum with deduction of B for absence from regular meeting.
 Rose Huey complained of the assess ment against his property on Clarendon avenue and Twenty-second street. stating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FINDING OF MILITARY COURT Mass Meeting Called to Discuss Industrial
 Conditions

Charleston, W. Va, September H.- Governor Glssscock tonight approved the finding of the military commission in sentencing S7 striking miners. nearly ail of whom are Greeks, to 60 days in jail for of workmen. The men sought to prevent miners from entering tie mines.
 That the militia is determined to cap ture several men who have been firing on the soldiers at various points was indi- oated today when bloodhounds were taken to Erksdale, where Captain Watson's s company was fired upon Monday night.
 Governor Glasscock today notified the various commercial and civic organiza- tions throughout the state tha. he had called a mass meeting of operators and miners and representatives of the various organizations to meet in this city Satur- day to discuss industrial conditions. It is said the meeting will be largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
SALAzAR'S REBELS EN ROUTE ID HACH|TA Will Attempt to Sell Bullion
 Stolen at Fl Tigre FEDERALS IN PURSUIT Cowardly Federal Will Be Shot, Says Gen. Sanjines-Murder Charge
 Against Orozco-SenOra
 Orozco Anxious
FEDERALS IN PURSUIT

Douglas, Ariz., September i7--Reports flat salazar's rebels are travelling to- wards Hachita, New Mexico, to convert into cash the bullion stolen at IIl Tigre. General Sanjines ordered Colonel Munoz, whose command of federals relieved Fl Tigre, to pursue Salazar and word was received today that he had nearly over taken the rebel rear guards.
 Nothing has been heard of Rojas' band for three days. They were last heard of at Colonia Oaxaca. 15 miles from More los. Mexican officials learned that Rojas and Salazar had quarreled because Sala- gar refused to join Rojas when the lat ter was threatening Agua Prieta.
 Colonel Obregon, in charge of 200 fed- erals, arrived at Nacozari today. increas- ing the garrison to 800
 Every American ranch and mine in southern Sonora has been footed by rebels according to C. E. Bookey, an American rancher, arriving here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Murder Charge Against Orozco

Fl Paso. Tex, September Exchanges of murder are contained in the extradi- tion proceedings filed here against Col. Pascual Orozco, Sr., held by United States troops at Presidio Tex It is said a sim liar charge would be entered against his son. Gen. Pascual Orozco, Jr.. leader ,of the Mexican rebellion in the north, if he is captured on American soil
 United States and Mexican officials here continue denial of persistent rumors that the younger Orozco is among the pris- oners d Presidio In the eXtradition pro- ceedings brought against the elder OroZ- co for extradtion made by the Mexican consul at Fl Paso, he is charged with murder committed in Juarez last June when it was reported the rebels who then held Juarez had executed several federal spies. Colonel Orozco has telegraphed friends here that he is illegally held at Presidio, since he crossed to the American side unarmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FORCES WOMAN TO
 COLLECT LOOT

San Mateo, Cal, September 17.-Charles N Kirkbride, an attorney of this city and a lieutenant in the Eleventh Pacihc coast artillery reserves, known as the Millionaries corpse, was shot and probab- ly fatally wounded today by young highwayman who robbed two cars of the electric line between this point and San Francisco The bandit escaped. There was one woman aboard the first car and the robber forced her to collect the pas sengers offerings while he covered them with a revolver. A car from San Fran cisco stopped beside the first one. The robber clambered aboard and repeated his performance. The lieutenant, a pas senger on the second, gave flight The bandit shot Kirkbride, jumped to the ground and disappeared. There were about 45 persons aboard the two cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
NICK GAUGLEANA CHARGED WITH MURDER OF NEGRO, JOHN CHANDLER, ON STREETS OF BESSEMER-DEPU GOES AFTER HIM

Nick Gaugeana, for six months fugi- tive from justice in Jefferson county, and charged with murder was early yes terday morning arrested in St. Louis by detectives there. Deputy Sheriff Harts- field left last night for that city to bring the prisoner back to Birmingham.
 Immediately following the receipt of the telegram yesterday morning from St. Louis, Sheriff McAdory communicated with the governor at Montgomery for acquisition papers for the Italians re- moval from Missouri, and these are to be mailed direct to Deputy Hartsfield at St. Louis.
 Nick Gaugeana is wanted for the mur- der Of John Chandler, a negro, during January of this year in Bessemer. Chandler, one Saturday night, shot and killed Joe Gaugleana and was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
R. CLEAR CAIN
 RESUMES JOURNEY

Mobile. September E.-(Special)-R. Clear Cam. long distance walker, who arrived in Mobile Saturday night after having footed 1t all the way from TO- ledo, Ohio, got letter from Mayor Lag Schwarz of Mobile and left Monday even ing for New Orleans Mr. Cam, who is former newspaper man, bears let ter from the noted Brand Whitlock, mayor of Toledo. to Mayor Martin Behr- man of New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
VOTE BONDS TO
 AID RAILROAD

Greensboro, N. C., September 17.-The voters of Moorhead and Gilmer townships embracing this city. today authorized the issuance of sooooOo in bonds to to aid in advancing projected line of railway from Lynchburg, Va, through Nortf, Carolina down to the south Atlantic coast. The proposition carried by ma- Jority of s2. The bonds voted today carry provision that in event the railroad is not built or Greensboro is not given a connection with the Seaboard Air Line or the Norfolk Southern railroad within three years. the bonds shall be turned back to the townships.
 Today's election was the first of several to be held in connection with the pro- jected Lynchburg, Danville and Carolina railroad and the Greensboro. Northern and Atlantic railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Feagin Back at Desk

Montgomery. September 17.-tSpecial.)- w. F. Feagin. chief clerk in the state department of education, has returned after 10 days vacation spent in Ken lucky, Tennessee and in north Alabama. While absent from the city MT. Feagin attended to some business for the South ern Educational association, which will convene in annual session in Louisville, KY, the last week in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ScuIly Expected at Mobile

Mobile. September 17.-(Special )-Adjt. Gen. ]. B. Scully is expected to ar rive at Camp Emmet ONeal. Alabama National Guard, within a few hours. Camp vii lbe broken Thursday. The men are now doing heavy marching pro- sramme under United States army offi- cers. The work also includes gun drills and hike for the teamsters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
IS ARRESTED IN ST. LOUIS
 FOR BESSEMER KILLING

by Deputy Sheriff Parker the following Sunday. While standing on corner in the downtown district of Bessemer wait ing for car to bear the deputy and his prisoner to the county pail, in Bir- mingham, Chandler was shot from behind by Nick and Louis Gaugleana, brothers of the Italian whom the negro had killed. The negro was handcuffed to the deputy sheriff when he fell, and when these were unlocked, it was found that he was dead.
 One of the Italians, Louis, was arrested. and is at present in the county jail, but the other, Nick, escaped and fled from this state. For six months he led the authorities a hot chase, and Sheriff w. K. McAdory, upon receipt of the tele- gram from St. Louis yesterday morn ing, immediately made preparations for the departure of Deputy Sheriff Harts- field.
 St. Louis, September 17-Nick Gaug- eana, wanted in Birmingham on a charge of murder, was arrested here today. He refused to talk about the charge against him. He recently escaped from the city hospital where he had been taken after q fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Sonora Orozco Anxious

Los Angeles, Cal. September 17.-After sleepless night Mrs Pascual Orozco, Jr. today was still awaiting word Of her husband, leader of the Mexican re-
 bellion. Sonora Orozeos mother law
 whose husband was captured by troops on the American side of the border, is prostrated by worry. She said Mexican federals would certainly kill her husband if he were turned over to them. Sonora Oxroco, Jr., declared she did not believe her husband was among the six rebel officers held by United States authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Taft's Cousin Dead

Bay City, Mich, September 17.-Jared NJ. Snyder second cousin of President Taft and whose widow is a first cousin of Governor Woodrow Wilson. died here today of apoplexy. Snyder was federal judge in Iowa several years ago and was once connected with the agricultural department at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Zapatistas Pillare Villages

Mexico City. September 17.-The village of Ajusco, on the edge of the federaal district is miles from the capital was pi,laged by Zapatistas today. The 30 rurales composing the garrison were killed or routed.
 z During the fighting the panic stricken residents fled toward Tlalpam, from which place troops were sent to the scene.
 \ The cadets in Tlalpam military schools have been armed to repel a possible at tack on that suburb.
 The raiding Zapatistas. it is said are 1500 strong.
 Tucson Ariz. September i7.-Troops ot the federal government commanded by Eosze overlook the rebel band of Emilio Campa at Sasebe in the Altar district Of Sonora yesterday and engaged the rebels m battle. according 10 advices here to- day. The battle was still in progresS late Americans in the Altar district are taking refuge ou this side of the line.
 Langtry. Tex. September 17.-Thres hundred rebels are opposite this place i'l Mexico today There is no border guard here request has been made on Gov ernor Colquitt for protection. Fear is 4 expressed that the reoels will raid ( ranches in Texas as they did several s months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Kills Negro Girl

Shubuta. Miss, September 17-Dr. c, E. Wards five year old son shot and killed Mary Smith, colored with a 2a rifle here today. The girl came after some clothes. and was tieing them up in Mrs. Wards room when she was shot. No one was in the room with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Visitors to Capitol

Montgomery. September 17.-tSpecial)- Among the visitors at the state capitol today were C. W. Hare, editor of the Tuskegee News of Tuskegee and J. w. Lloyd of Dawson. in DeKalb county. Mir Lloyd is the father of Will R. Loyd. chief clerk in the state tax commission office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
MIR. TAFT REMOVES DOVE FROM OFFICE Marvin Succeeds Him as Customs Collector at
 Eagle Pass

Washington, September 17.-Robert N. Dove, collector of customs at Eagle Pass, Tex, has been removed from office by President Taft on charges, the nature Of which customs officials decline to divuge James A. Marvin has been appointed to succeed him.
 During the Madero rebellion against the Diaz government in Mexico agents of the Madero junta in Washington made formal complaint against Doves enforce ment of neutrality laws. Dove was then under investigation by the treasury de- partment on other allegations and the customs authorities looked into the Ma dero complaints.
 The Madero agents charged that Dove had used his office in favor of the Diaz government by hinderng the movement of supplies and ammunition to the revo- lutionists Other allegations of a sensa- tional nature were made at the same time In the midst of the investigation the Diaz government was overthrow1 and the charges were not pressed.
 Customs officials today absolutely de- clined to discuss the case. Thompson at the White House offices declared the en- tire affair was being handled by Pres ident Taft at Beverly.
 Beverly, Mass, September l7.-Presdert Taft has appointed James A. Marvin of Eagle Pass, Tex, collector of customs at that place. succeeding Robert w. Dove, who was recently removed
 White House officials tonight refused to discuss the charges against Dove and said they had not heard that he incurred displeasure during the Madero rebellion in Mexico by his manner of enforcing the neutrality laws.
 San Antonio. Tex, September 17.-Rob- ert N. Dove, removed as collector of customs at Eagle Pass, Tex. declares he knows nothing of charges pending against him and except, on the score of political activity as a supporter of Col onel Roosevelt. asserts that he knows of no reason why he should have been re- moved from office. He requested to resign september 6, but declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

that he thought that the assessment was unjust and asked that he be allowed to pay two-thirds of it. This was granted
 This morning the contract Tor the erec- tion of the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital was let to the contracting nrn of Rogers & Coston of this city. It is un- derstood that the contract was let on a percentage basis, the price not being made public. It is estimated that the cost or the building will be somewhat In excess or the amount originally planned by the committee but only did the executive committee of the United Charities decide to go ahead with the work and provide for the expenditure. which will be in the neighborhood of $2O,0oo. after confer ence with the advisory committee. The plans were prepared by Architect w. F.. Benns, with a few changes, which were made so as to reduce the original cost of the building and keep 1t within he s20,ocO limit, as the ladies did not think they could go over that mark as they nave not the money at this time. The building will be constructed of gray brick, manufac- tured by the Standard Brick company, while for the front gray pressed brick will be used The building will nave between 5o and 60 rooms. AS soon as possible work will be started as the ladies are anxious to get into the new building. A meeting was held this morning at the home of Mrs E. H. Lopez, when the de- cision was reached to begin the work at once.
 Yesterday the municipal election was held in the town of Brighton, when the entire ticket that was nominated in tre primary was elected. J. P. skinner, who led the ticket, was the only one of the board of aldermen reelected. The new officials who will take their seats on tfe first Friday in October are: Mayor, pr. E. L. Edmundson; aldermen, B. w. Halt- acre. NJ. J. Sullivan, M. E. Duney, E. F.. Johnson and P. J. Skinner.
 The formal opening of the Brighton pub lie schools was held today with an en- rollment of .between $50 and 100 pupils. About 40 reported in the High school. There were about 1oO colored children en- tering the colored school, while Proiessor sharp believes that the total enrolment will go between 800 and $50 this year. Tnls is a considerable increase over last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

Belair, Md, September H-Characteriz- ing the directorate of the race track at Havre de Grace as "a clean collar on dirty shirt" and claiming tha. the track is maintained for gambling in its most dama ging and dangerous form, inc grant jury of Hafcrd county today gave It's re- bort.
 The grand jury recommended that de- tectives be employed to see that .he laws are strictly enforced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
GEORGE MORRISON COMMITS SUICIDE Prominent Baltimore Man Inhales Gas and
 Dies

Baltimore, September 17,-tieorge Morri- son, president of the Title Guarantee ard Trust company of this city, committed suicide last night in one of the private rooms at the Baltimore Athletic club. The police report says that Mr Morrison ended his life with gas which he inhaled through a tube.
 He was about 4S. He occupied a con spicuous sphere in horse racln,g. A note was left asserting 'T am in trouble only to my God" He was married The note continues: He knows all My sacrifice is set at naught by the onslaught of yell low newspapers, against which there is no defense"
 The suicide came within a few days of accusations made by Governor Colds brough that Mr. Morrison and other lead CTS of the business and social life of liar ford county had made false statements concerning the Hartford racing blll. It is said these accusations led him to sign it. permitting races in harford coun- ty The judge had started an inquiry re- garding the Havre de Grace course MT. Morrison was chairman of the democratic advisory committee for Maryland.
 C. A. Fairbanks, vice president of the Title Guarantee and Trust comrany, ot which MT. Morrison was president, said that there was nothing wrong in MT. Norrisons relations with the company.
 Mir Morrison was connected with many other business institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

that he thought that the assessment was
 unjust and asked that he be allowed to pay two-thirds of 1t. This was granted.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-09-17
GEORGIA PEACH CROP
SOMETHING IMMENSE
More Than Five Thousand Carloads
of MerchantabIe Lots Carried North
by Southern Railway Alone.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 14.-The move
ment Of peaches from the Georgia
territory over the Southern railway
for 1912 consisted of 1894 cars, as
compared with 4,S20 cars III 1910 and
326 in 1911, according to figures given
out yesterday. OF this number 1898
cars originated at points within the
State Of Georgia in 1912, AGO in 1910
and 745 in 1911, the remainder COM
ing from points in adjacent states
and being sent to market with the
Georgia product. The total movement
Of peaches over all lines for 1912 is
given as 7,139 cars.
Nearly 5000 Through Cars.
OF the 1893 cars handled from
that 1865 cars went to Eastern mar
kets, being handled in solid train
loads from Atlanta to Washington, i319
cars to Western markets, and 9 cars
to Southeastern points. OF the 341
a r handled from points outside
Georgia, SO cars from the section
about H~aleyville, Ala, went West and
the remainder, originating at points
In the Caro1tnaS, went East. These
figures show that the East is the great
market for peaches from the Georgia
territory, and the fast service afforded
by the Southern railway, by which
the peaches are hurried to the East
ern u Western markets on pas
senger train schedules, has been a
vital factor in the development Of this
great industry.
Owing to the UNPRECEDENTED
weather conditions that prevailed
during h past winter, the work on
double track between Atlanta and
Gainesville could not be completed in
time for the use Of more than half
Of he second track, but it will all he
in service for next years movement.
thus putting even greater facilities
for the prompt movement of the crop
at the service Of the Georgia peach
"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-09-17
CHILDHOOD ILLS
AND DEATH RATE
Ratio of Fatalities From Me3.
sells Surprising
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS-
Of Hygiene and Demography IN
Washington Will Exhibit Table
for Registered Area.
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
(By ANiES

Washington, Sept. 1i-Neasi-s.
which is generally regarded as one of
the necessary and not Serious ills OF
childhood. had a death rate in 1910
lore than half as large as that foe
both diphtheria and Group. 4 table
compiled for the states which make an
annual report on vital statistics. or for
the so-called Registered area" which
includes half the population of the
United States. will be exhibited at the
International Congress Of Hygiene and
DenOgraphy, which meets in Wash
ington September 26. It will show
the following death rates: