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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
NICARAGUA FA|LST ID
 PAY BOND INTEREST

New York, January S.-It became known today authoriatively through q statement by W. H. Winds, financial adviser of Nicaragua, that the govern ment of that country had defaulted the January 1 interest of It's 1909 bonds, issued to the amount of f1,250,000 and underwritten by the Ethelburga syn dicate limited, of London. MT. Winds indicated that legal controversy be- tween the government and syndicate is responsible for the failure of the gov- ernment to pay the coupon. The gov ernment. according to Winds, did not
 the coupon apparently was in some manner provided for by the group that acted in.the purchase and original issue of bonds
 This action prevented the fact that Nicaragua had not paid that coupon from becoming generally known" con tinued MT. Winds statement.
 Further it does not seem to be gen. erally known that the government of Nicaragua has been advised by counsel that it has valid claims in connection with the issue of bonds.
 Negotiations are in progress between the Nicaraguan government and the Ethel burga syndicate, it is announced for ! settlement of the controversies which in- cludes a provision for scaling down the par value of the bonds to S5 per cent of their present par, redeemable at the re- duced par at the option of the government at any time after 10 years or at S9 per cent before 10 years.
 The settlement contingent upon accept ance by the bondholders also provides for accumulative sinking fund of per cent, the payment of the two defaulted cou- pons and the setting aside of cash for the sealed down July, 1902, coupon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
GALLOWAY MINE
 BUILDINGS BURNED
The Loss at Carbon Hill Is Estimated at About
 $5O,OOO

As a result of a fire at Carbon Hill, the entire power plant, generators, compressor and machine shop of the Galloway Coal company have been de- stroyed. The fire caused a shut down of mines Nos. 4, and 6, and they will remain idle 10 days or two weeks, ac- cording to an official announcement of the company officials.
 No cause for the fire has been given, but thorough investigation is being made by the officials. The fire started late Sunday afternoon and before aid could be secured from the local plants or elsewhere the flames were past con- trol
 The loss is given at approximately s50,000, although the loss may exceed that figure when the adjustors get into the details of the loss.
 Assistant General Manager Royor of the Galloway company left for the scene yesterday and returned home last night He said that the equipment that fell prey to the flames was totally destroy- ed and that it would have to be re- placed as quickly as possible. The company sent telegraphic orders yes- terday for equipment.
 The destruction of the generators caused the company to shut down the three mines which will remain idle until the new machinery is put into place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Smith COnfesses

Macon. January S.--P. H. smith, the
 union station agent who was found
 bound and gagged In his office last night and reported that he had been robbed of about s2O0O, today confessed to the theft after four hours of sweat box examination. Smith led the detec- tives to room above the ticket office where he produced $500 in bills. In addition to this, he acknowledged hav- ing given $400 to woman friend whose name he refused to divulge. Smith said he needed money badly and framed up the fake robbery to cover up the theft. His father is clergyman at Griffin, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
WILL DISCUSS
 NEW CIVIC SIGN

J. D. Moore, chairman of the finance committee of the Chamber of Com merce, has called a joint meeting of this committee and the advertising committee at 2:S0 o'clock this after noon in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this joint conference is to consider the design and cost estimate of the new civic electric sign for Birmingham now being promoted by the advertising committee.
 The finance committee is composed of J. D. Moore, chairman; Henry Howse, D. M. Drennen, Robert Jemson and Otto Marx. It is understood that the outcome of their consultation with the advertising committee will be the rec ommendation in favor of the sign and the formulation of a plan to raise the money sto pay for 1t. The approximate cost of this electric advertisement will be s5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Dp.. GEORGE HOGAN
 HAS RESIGNED
 EEA h ATE4UNE \ Was Recently Appointed State Convict Physician
 at Flat Top

Dr. George Hogan, recently appointed by the governor as physician to the state conyicts confined at Flat Top has ten dered his resignation to the chief execu- tive.
 When seen yesterday afternoon in ref erence to the situation Dr. Hogan ex- pressed regret that the information had come from any other source save Cover nor o'Neal. He declined to discuss the reasons for his resignation.
 Following the action of the governor in removing the predecessor of pr. Hogan, there were a number of applicants for the position. Over these the governor selected Dr. Hogan, the appointment hay ing been made but short time ago. Ii is presumed that following the accept ance of pr. Hogan's resignation the gov- ernor will be compelled to select a new man from a large list of applicants, as the position is considered a good one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Local Data
Local data for the 24 hours ending at
Weather Conditions

The depression noted this morning in the west gulf region and central valleys has travelled remarkably fast towards the northeast and now has it's center in the lower lake states. It has been fol- lowed just as quickly by high pres sure area which moved down since morn ing from the middle Rocky mountain states to its present position over Texas.
 The ''high" is occasioning the usual weather phenomena to all the regions 1t covers, viz: Clearing weather with rap idly falling temperatures.
 It is below freezing southward to north ern Texas tonight and cold wave is headed towards Alabama, which will reach us by Tuesday night. Much colder weather with a fall of 20 degrees or more to below freezing is expected to occur.
 The following cold wave warning was received at the local office of the weather bureau at 2:20 D. m., Monday:
 "Cold wave. temperature will fall 20 degrees or more next "A hours' Summary of observations made at United Stases Weather Bureau stations January s, 1911:
 Temnfura
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
PARDON BOARD ID
 MEET AT CAPITAL

Montgomery, January S.-(SpeciaD.-The first session of the state board of par dons for the year of 1912 will be held in this city tomorrow. when full attend ance of the board will be on hand. It Is probable that the session will be com pleted before the end of the day, inas- much as the recent pardons and paroles granted by Governor O'Neal have ma terially diminished the applicants for Eclemency, especially the most urgent ones.
 The board consists of the attorney gem eral, the state auditor and the secretary of state.
 One of the notable features of Tues- days session will be the personal ap- peals that will be made to Governor O'Neal. He recently issued an order that he would receive petitions for parole on the day the pardon board meets in month ly session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
DAYS RECORD OF
 COUNTY COURTS

There were no cases tried in either di- vision of the criminal court yesterday, although the docket in each court was cleared. Several cases were set for a later day in the week, others continued until reset, while quite a number of for feitures were taken against the bonds men of absentees, and a few were stricken from the docket. It is understood that all the cases docketed this week are of long standing, and an effort will be made to finally dispose of them.
 Four divisions of the city court are in session this week. Judge Sharp is pre- siding in the first division In the absence of Judge Nesmith, who is hearing the tax assessment case between the state and the Birmingham Southern Railway com- pany. Judge Ferguson of the second di- vision. and Judge Walker of the third division, are engaged in jury trials.
 Judge Crow and Judge Pugh of the cir- cult court are engaged in the hearing of the non-jury docket set for this week.
 The grand jury has got down to a steady grind and tho doors Of the inquisitoriai chamber are beseiged with witnesses who have been summoned to appear before that body. Assistant Solicitor Hugh Locke is in attendance on the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
ANOTHER 'NAMARA. IN TOLLS 0F THE LAW

New York, January S:-Private detec- tives arrested here today late man who said he was John McNamara of this city, on a warrant charging him with having dynamited and robbed the Bank of Montreal, Canada, at Westminster, British Columbia, of $25,OOo September 24 last.
 McNamara was arrested on a warrant issued by Chief Magistrate McAdoo and was held for the Montreal authorities. The police declare he was once proprie- tor of the Green Turtle, a San Fran cisco resort. He also is charged with having bound and gagged Chinese watchman in the dynamited bank, and is said to have escaped with his confed- crates in motor car and steam launch.
 San Francisco, January S.-John McNa- mara arrested In New York on a charge of having robbed the bank of New Vest minister, branch of the Bank of Mon- treal, of s31, 600 September 15, last has a long criminal record according to a de- tective agency here.
 In 1899 he was arrested in Boston on burglary charge. In 1900 he was arrest ed in Cleveland on a charge of bank rob- bery but was acquitted. He was also ar rested in Australia on a like charge.
 During the Schmidt-Ruef regime in San Francisco McNamara is said to have en- joyed many privileges and conducted a notorious resort known as "The Turtle"
 It was through MeNamara's family here that he was located. He had sent $lOO0 to his wife here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
NON-MEMbE:RSCAN
 GO ON EXCURSION
Chamber of Commerce An nounces Outsiders Will
 Be Welcome

The privilege of joining the first Cham Der of Commerce industrial excursion January IS, to the American Bakeries Candy company has been extended to all the business men of this city who will notify Secretary Joseph B. Babb at the Chamber of Commerce of their desire to go. This announcement was made yes terday afternoon by Oscar c. Turner, chairman of the special excursion com mittee. following a most enthusiastic meting held by this committee in the Chamber of Commerce session room.
 This opens the excursion to the public generally and many persons who are not members of the commercial organization will be given an opportunity of seeing a thorough demonstration of one of the larg- est foodstuff factories in the state. It is very necessary that each man expecting to be among the party should have his notification on file with the Chamber of Commerce at an early date that the passes to be provided for those at tending may be issued.
 The unique posters to be mailed out to t'O hitAicSiS oA hiit 1iioiAipSA VI OStAs- merce as invitation for the affair were approved. J. E. Ramsey, president of the American Candy company and also a member of the acting Cham Der of Commerce committed, stated that every preparation was being made to give the visitors an insight into the machinations connected with producing 4t.. appropriate souvenir will be presented to all those In the excursion body. This is the final meeting of the committee be- fore the excursion and everything is now in readiness for next Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, January S.-Forecast for Tennessee: Fair Tuesday; cold. with a cold wave in east portion; Wednesday probably fair.
 Alabama: Fair and colder, with cold wave Tuesday; Wednesday fair; brisk and high northwest winds.
 Georgia: Fair and colder Tuesday; cold wave in south portion Wednesday fair; high northwest winds.
 Mississippi: Fair Tuesday; colder in south portion; cold wave in extreme east portion; Wednesday increasing cloudi- ness; brisk northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Fowler Rescued

London, January S.-F. B. Fowler, the English aviator, was today rescued from the sea near tho Isle of Wight, in an exhausted condition, after hazardous flight. He started to fly from Beauliew, Hampshire, to Eastbourne, but was driven out to sea by d gale and tried to reach the Isle of Wight. His aero plane plunged into the water before he got to the coast. He aoated long enough to enable him to be rescued unhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
'WH|SK|ES THAT DO
 NOT BURN ARE BAD

Montgomery, January S.-(Special)- Whistles and alcohols that do not burn when matches are applied to them are very much in bad with the state pure food department. Under such circumstances, such liquors are the very vilest of blind tiger and moonshine output, according tol first impression at the capitol. As al general rule, the failure at combustion isl almost enough to get the department hustlers out on the trail, even before of- ficial announcement of the analysis Isl made.
 On Monday State uPre Food and Drug1 Clerk c. H. Billingsley applied the match to samples of whisky and gin that ne received in the mails from Birmingham evidently from a source that had patraken| of the supposedly tigeristic liquors Thel booze samples included no address, non any communication by which the manu I facturer or retailer of the liquors could be identified.
 Mir Billingsley dropped the yelled state \ ment, after several Hip samples of the| vintage. that he would like to know who was guilty of the brand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
sEf go UR MONEY BACK 7'h5s aE dicine Does Not satisfac-
 riIy Benefit You

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 He Hence with Rexall Dyspep-
 eads us to believe them to
 ent remedy for the relief
 igestion and chronic dys- ]. Their ingredients are soothing ealing to the inflamed membranes stomach. They are rich in pep me of the greatest digestive aids hH to medicine. The relief they af- is almost immediate. Their use persistency and regularity for a sH time helps to bring about a ces- of the pains caused by stomach 1ers.
 kall Dyspepsia Tablets aid to in sa1 healthy appetite, aid digestion and sHas ote nutrition. As evidence of our re faith in Rexall Dyspepsia Tab we ask you to try them at our If they do not give you. entire faction, we will return you the H4a y you paid us for them, without 5H ion or formality. They come in sizes. prices 25 cents, 50 cents and
 Remember, you can obtain them at our store-The RexaIl store Collier Drug Co.,, 109-11 N. 20th |.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
Good Roads Meeting

Montgomery, January S.-(Special.)-On Thursday of this week the Highway En- gineers' association of Alabama meets in this city at the Business Mems league, and from reports which have been received a live and energetic meeting is promised. State Highway Engineer w. s. Keller has taken great interest in the gathering, having written personal Yetters to all of the probate judges of the state urging their attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
MorOs Lose Heavily

San Francisco, January S-Resstance to the governments order for their dis armament has cost the Moros the lives of nearly 1000 warriors, according to army officers arriving from the Philippine Islands On the transport Sherm.an The task of subduing the natives, they said turned out to be more serious than the army anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

Politics in both the county and city affairs are gradually creeping out and one candidate in the county campaign has already announced for treasurer. In the matter of municipal affairs but one avowed candidate is yet slated and this is for the office of the chief ex- ecutive.
 Mayor Mcdowell will no longer seek the honor and it is believed that the mantle will fall worthily upon the shoulders of c. q. Mercer who as yet has developed no opposition, nor is 1t believed that there will likely be any. It is known that for other offices strong opposition will develop sooner or later and the race may prove interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
BEGIN SURVEY OF NEW ROAD THIS WEEK
Major Mckenzie of Eufaula
 Will Do the Work
ROADS IMPASSABLE
Eufaula in Need of We'll Equipped anitarium-Politics in Both County and City Active.
 Construct Good Roads

Eufaula, January S.-(special)-Maj D. B. Mckenzie of this city has been employed by the Eufaula and Chatta- nooga, Railroad company to make the survey of the proposed route from Pittsview to this city and will begin the work one day this week. He is of the opinion that he can complete It within the next six or eight weeks, im- mediately after which bids for the con- struction will be advertised for. Sev- eral expert builders have expressed the opinion that the road can be completed to this city within about six months and 1t is to this end that the projectors will make their plans There is no longer any doubt as to the certainty of the road and every effort will be ex- erted to push it to completion as rap- Idly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09
SOME CONNECTION

Key West, January S.-After experiments of several weeks the local naval wireless station has established daily communication with the station at San Francis co. Today a message was picked up from the steamer Sierrain in the Pacific ocean at an estimated distance of 3300 miles from the Key West station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab- let's Druggists refund money if if fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

The continued rains have greatly swollen the river and it has been learned that the public roads in sections on the Georgia side not far from the city have been so damaged that they are practically impossible for vehicles of any kind. Owing to washouts and the muddy, boggy condition of the hills they were practically abandoned for the period of nearly a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

There is a very strong sentiment among the citizens to build and main- tain a well equipped sanitarium in the city at the earliest opportunity and it has been suggested that a mass meet ing be called at an early date to devise means whereby the work can be begun at the earliest practical time. The re- cent organization of the Women's Ben evolent Union here has given an inn petus to the cause that almost insures certainty for such a building at no distant day in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

The county Board of Revenue has em- ployed a competent engineer and the work of constructing the national high way to the Pike county line, in keep ing with the New York and Mobile courses. is going steadily on and will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-09

The St. James Parish Bulletin, three column monthly folio issued by Rev. Thomas Henry Johnston, rector of the parish, made it's appearance Saturday afternoon and was gladly welcomed by the parishioners. The front page bears
 handsome half tone cut of the new edfice and enumerates the yestrymen the two guilds and their officers, while it's other columns contain much inter-
 esting information on current church | topics.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17
PAY RENT
MONEY AND
OWN A HOME

Someone has said that every man
with red blood in his veins hopes and
expects at some time. some place, to
own the spot he makes his home.
This commendable ambition or trait
in human nature is the counterpart of
teaches them to have some place where
they belong ard which belongs to them
exclusively.
1t is this trait in human nature that
is the hope and dependence of the sub
division man.
If all the people IN the Calumet re-
gion who would like to own homes
could crafty that ambition there
would not be land enough in Lake coun-
ty to go around,
1t Is pity that all cannot do as they
would like. but it is equally a fact til at
thousands could own homes il th.y
only only would.
But how? BY making a little sacri-
fee at the beginning. denying them
til the start is made Then by put
ting in each month a sum no greater
than they are now paying in rent fol-
some four or five room fat.
/ The writer would like to drive home
to the many who could be home own
ers the incontrovertible fact that were
they to take upon themselves the re-
sponsibilities that are inseparable from
ownership in anything, they would FIND
something new and worth while il
life, and incidentally make better citi
zens of the state.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17

the company in its proposed develop
ment IT. will soon be possible to go
from Indiana Harhor to Joliet and from
Hammond to Chicago on a single line at
fare that will be attractively low.
The transportation problem in the
Calumet region is one that deserves
the careful attention OF its commercial
organizations. 1t is a. problem. the
solution of which will go farther to-
wards making possible rapid develop
ment of the territory along the proper
lines than anything that is now con-
templated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17

While not claiming to be actuated
wholly by phiianthropic sentiments. the
sub divfders who are selling lots on
easy payments and building cottages
and houses, also sold on easy pay
and women who want homes but have
not the means to buy for cash, that
cannot be over-estimated They are
extending the helping hand, and thou
sands have accepted the opportunity to
secure homes they could acquire in no
other way. Many of these have bought
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17
HAMMOND, WHITING (
EAST CHICAGO RAILWAY
Has Done Much to Bring the Three
Cities Closer Together
Commercially

umet region when the lines of the
Hammond. whiting & East Chicago
Railway company were taken over by
Chicago capitalists and made an in
tregral part of the vast system of sur
face lines of that city.
1t was fortunate for the reason that
the Street railway lines operated in
North township at that time had such
limited financial resources that il was
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17

almost impossible for its management
10 carry on the work of rehabilitation
that was needed at that time to give
adequate service
But with the ownership of these
lines vested in men who. not only ex-
pert in their line, but who have millions
of capital to draw upon the situation
was improved from a theoretical point
the new owners to develop the lines of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17

ing paid for the ground have been able
others have bought buildings ready for
occupancy. 1t is safe to say that prac-
tically all have bettered their condition
in life.
Evidences accumulates showing the
home owning idea is growing and that
the present season will prove a good
one for the seller of residence property
of every class.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-17

Probably the most important of the
extensions that are contemplated by
this company is the short line" be-
tween Hammond and Chicago. This
line will take the most direct route. 1t
will make the running time between
Hammond and the loop district of Chi
cago an hour and twenty minutes.
This Is to be done for several pur-
poses. 1t will open a new territory.
1t will enable the line to compete
with the railroads for the Calumet re-
gion to Chicago business and it will
become the interurban gateway into
Chicago.
That was the statement that one of
the officials of this road made at the
time It was purchased It is proposed
to make track leasing offers SO attrac-
tive to the interurban lines that they
will prefer to run over the track that is
built than to build their own.
Public VIII Cooperate.
If the people of the Calumet dis
trict will only have faith in the sinceri-
ty of purpose of the local company. II
they will grant the franchises that are
now sought II they will encourage