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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04

Auburn, June 3.-(Special l-Members of the graduating class were made happy this morning. when they were given white resettes in anticipation of their diplomas. the badges of graduation. One hundred and twenty diplomas and de- grees will be awarded. The recipients will be:
 Post-Graduate Degrees
 Master of Science-Samuel Adler, Cal houn; Riley Gilbert Arnold, Marion; Ed- ward Tarleton Collier, Lee; Debney Otis Collins, Hale: Albert Burton Moore. Fayette; Frank Lawrence Owsley. El- more: Parker Preston Powell. Choctaw.
 Mechanical Engineer-Miles Augustus Askew. Marengo.
 Electrical Ergineer-James William Bivins. Jr., Georgia; Benjamin Allen Wooten. Jr., Marengo.
 Civil Engineer-Leonard Maunice Blum enfield, Lee; William Smith Bonner Clay; Cedric Errol Faber, Georgia; James Lane Henderson. Jefferson.
 Professional Degrees
 Civil Engineer George Clement sequeira. Louisiana; William Mason Will son, Georgia.
 Pharmacy Degrees
 Pharmaceutical Chemist-Milner Hub bard Eskew, Dallas; Jemison Mims Nose. ley Jr.. Dallas.
 Graduates in Pharmacy-James Edward Barnes, Dale; Herbert Clayton, Pike; Coleman Terrell Driver, Lee; William Clyde Gilchrist, Crenshaw; Louis Howle, Calhoun; Jesse Josey. Covington; William Charles Malone, Jr., Talladega; David Renwick Murray, Jefferson; Charles Stuart Stirling, Pickens; Clyde Quitman Tervin, Walker; Adolphus Evadnah Will Hams, Elmore.
 Veterinary Medical Degrees
 Graduate in Veterinary Medicine Archibald Strickland Boyd Sumter; Dill lard Orseen Browning, Montgomery Berney Sumner Clay. Jefferson; James Madison Luke, Sumter; Marion Elerson Meadows. Lee; Adolphus Moore, Perry James Frederick Park, Limestone; Nal colm James Rattray. Cherokee; Claud William Marcelline Ressijac, Mobile; Will liam Lee Stroup, Morgan Thomas Lee Wright, Lee.
 Graduate Degrees
 Bachelor of Science-Alfred Proctor Aldrich Jr,, South Carolina; Edward Shall Allen, Jefferson; Walker Ander-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
REDUCTION ON COKE
 RATE IS GRANTED Railroad Commission Fixes Cheaper Rate From YO-
 lande to Gadsden

Montgomery. June 3.-(SpeciaL)- H. C. Selheimer of Birmingham and Attorney General Robert C. Brickell were in conference today with mem bers of the state railroad commission relative to certain rate details The conference was of an informal nature it Is understood and nothing was given out after the meeting
 The railroad commission granted the petition of the Merchants and Manu- lecturers association of Birmingham for a reduction on coke rate from Yo- lande to Gadsden Anniston and Tal- ladega. The old rate which was in effect was 70 cents per ton and the petition asked for reduction to 50 cents per ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
PROMINENT TEXAS DENTIST
 MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS

Alexandria, La, June 3.-Dr. D. w. Gibson, a prominent young dentist of Mission, Tex, mysteriously disappeared here during the night and evidence ob- tained by the police leads to the belief that he was murdered, possibly by two Mexicans, for the purpose of robbery Blood stained clothes identified as Dr. Gibson's were found across the bride over Red river. Blood stains on the bridge railing and knife slashes in the clothes indicate he was cut to death and his body thrown into the river
 pr. Gibson arrived here yesterday with his wife and two small children. They registered at the Hotel Bentley. He left the place at o'clock last night telling his wife that he was going to visit some old friends in Pineville, across the bride. This forenoon a blood stained coat, shirt, collar and tie, identified as Gibson s,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
VETERANS HONOR
 DAVIS MEMORY F. Lloyd Tate Orator of Day at Soldiers Home
 Yesterday

Mountain Creek, June 3.--(Special.) )-This has been "red letter day with Camp I'll Tinted Confederate veterans. Mind full of the fact that today marked the birth of Jefferson Davis, the first and only President of the southern Con federacy, elaborate preparations were made for its observance. The morning train from Montgomery brought a good lv number of people from that city and the intervening points, while Cianton' yerbena and the regions round about furnished their quota to swell the gather- ing throng. At 10;30 a. m. when the ex- ercises began, the large chapel at the auditorium was. filled with expectant and interested listeners to a programme mat was replete with entertainment from start to finish.
 After the singing of the doxology and an invocation by Rev. R. H. Long, the sponsor of the camp, Mrs Geraldine E.. Dow of Montgomery. rendered a plano solo that was in keeping with her repu- tation as d skilled musician. Then, came A recitation by Miss Cameron Frame Of Birmingham. She is little tot just I years of age, but she brought down the house, and by her perfect self-pos- session and the beautiful rendition of her selection set the pace for the good things that were to come after.
 The climax to the occasion came when F I,ovd Tate, the orator of the day, was introduced to the large and en- thusiastic audience filling the chapel. He held the rapt attention of the audience. as in chaste and eloquent words the speaker portrayed the life and character and achievements of Jefferson Davis It was a great day and greatly enjoyed.
 After the henediction there was an ad- journment to the grave. where well filled baskets were waiting and most delight ful luncheon was enjoyed beneath the cf ba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
RECEIPTS OF SUEZ
 CANAL INCREASE

Paris. June 3-An increase in the re- ceipts of ss66.OO0 over the preceding year was reported at the annual meeting of the Suez Canal company today. The total receipts for the year were $27, 600. This 1t was announced, justified d reduction in the tariff on vessels, which will again be lowered next January
 Although business with China was ham. pered by political conditions the export trade with India and the Dutch Indies showed an increase. while Japan extended her Commercial relations with Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04

were found on the bridge. The coat bore several long gashes and the collar and tie were cut and blood stained. The po- lice immediately began dragging the river.
 Mrs Gibson told the police that while on the train yesterday two Mexicans saw pr. Gibson with roll of money and one of them remarked in Spanish We must have it..
 Dr. Gibson spoke to his wife about it., but she gave the incident little thought. If he was murdered for money the ob- ject failed as Dr. Gibson left his money with his wife. Mrs Gibson, who was formerly Miss Emma Gertrude Smith of Male Mo, is prostrated with grief Dr. Gibson recently graduated in den- istry at Nashville. Tenn, and located at Mission. Tex.
 Charles Bittner and Hugo Eritsch. who say they were employees of the Pullman company at New Orleans, are held as suspects The body of Dr. Gibson had not been recovered tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
GARDNER TESTIFIES
 IN MAIL INQUIRY

Chicago, June 3.-George Gardner. as- slstant superintendent of the railway mail service, today was a witness before Ex- amner Frank Lyon, who is inquiring into the efforts of railroads to increase the rates on empty mall bags and pouches.
 "Thc new classification raises the rate on mail pouches al least 50 per cent" said Gardner. "The government handles about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
St. Mary's Picnic Date Changed

Announcement Is made that the pie nic of st. Mary's church Sunday school will be held tomorrow instead of Thursday as previously planned. The picnic will be held Wednesday at Avon dale park and the parents of all the Sunday school members are Invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
Two Indictments
.esterday

The federal grand jury yesterday brought indictments for murder against Ernest Shores, who was arrest ed on April 20. last, and against J. B. Hudson, for carnal knowledge. Bond will not be allowed in either case. Both are in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04

dog. We have killed better men than you, smith or Flynn"
 The Smith referred to was Abel L smith, the assistant United States att torney who prosecuted the eounterfeiters. Chief Flynn said that he knew that this gang, which knows who killed De- | tectiVe Petroslni in Sicily, was seeking hls life. Chief Flynn said that the Lupo gang had decreed in Atlanta prison the death of certain Italians. and that three of them had been killed
 Atlanta, June 3.-Onieials at the federal penitentiary today professed ignorance as to q plot by the Lupo-Morrello gang of counterfelters to get revenge on ths men who brought about their imprsoa- ment.
 Warden William N. Mover was out of the city and 1t was declared if the story were true he probably would be the only one here who would know about l. Sim liar reports involving the same gang were reported some time ago.
  300 carloads of mail pouches by railroad annually, and an increase as the new schedule proposes would mean large in- crease in the shipping cost"
 Pending the result of the investigation the new rate Is under suspension
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
Refinino Plant Closed

Edgewater. N. J.. June 3-The Edge water plant of the Corn Products Refining company was closed today because of a strike of employees who demand higher wages, less work and shorter hours. About $50 men are effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04

At o'clock this afternoon at Fairview school the teachers and students will have a flag raising" The flag Is a large silk one. Appropriate exercises will be held and short addresses made. Music will be a feature. The public is in- vited
 A busy session of the Ensley club is scheduled for tonight in the inferior court room The matter of the ladies of the Cosmos club being refused the use of the high school auditorium will be brought up and something done about getting the matter straightened out. The organization is literary club. They de- sire the use of the auditorium but have been refused. The matter of straighten- ing out the lkink in Avenue l between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets will also be discussed
 Today will be park day at Averyts pharmacy. Fifty per cent of the entire proceeds of the soda fountain will be given by Dr. Averyt to the playgrounds fund of the new park. Patronage today at Averyt's will help build the grounds. The park is now open for dances, picnies and other outings The electric lights arc on and those who wish the park at night may get it by applying to the park committee.
 Henry White, who sustained a severe injury in the base of his skull Saturday night, Is resting well at the Cunningham hospital. He fell and struck his head against the sidewalk
 Mrs. l.. s. Holmes, accompanied by her two grand daughters, Misses Lula and Annie Holmes, after an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Price. and her granddaughter, Mrs. T. B. NeSmith of Shady Side
 pr. M. D. Clements of New Orleans has removed to the city. Dr. Clement will practice medicine here.
 Mrs. C. H. Minge who was the guest of her uncle, J. H. Perkins. for a few days has left for a several weeks visit to Chicago before going to her home in New York city.
 stonewall chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. meet his afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the home of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Johnson on Avenue c. After the business session the members will celebrate the birthday of Jefferson Davis, which oe- cured yesterday.
 A wedding of interest to large mum Der of friends will occur June F when Miss Lutie cowan becomes the bride Of W. Percy Williams. The young couple have many friends in the Ensley district. Miss Cowan and MT Williams are mem bers of prominent families.
 number of local people will attend the wedding of Miss Lulline Mora Elm bry and pr. A. L. Gaston at Bessemer Wednesday evening. Dr. Gaston is physician of this city.
 Misses Leona and Ruth Davis left today for Russelville, where they will attend the graduating exercises of County High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
Deadlock On Metal TariT BIII

Washington. June 3.--The House ways and means commit tee returned 10 the Senate the metal tariff revision bill with an ultimatum that the House will refuse to agree to the amendment repeating the Can adian reciprocity act. even though it agreed to every other change. Members of the com mittee declared a deadlock was imminent if the Senate refused to recede.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
THRoUGH SLEEPERS $

Mondays and Thursdays to Wrights- vile Beach; s15 ten day tickets on sale Thursdays Season tickets on sale daily. seaboard city ticket office. 1927 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04
News of Ensley

At 8 o'clock this afternoon at Fairvlew school the teachers and students will have a flag raising" The flag Is a large silk one Appropriate exercises will be held and short addresses made. Music will be a feature. The public is in- vited.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-05-23

cious." she said Armand Dalbers
told me the other day that l played my
part beautifully. He should see you
Aou are an artist"
Madame nattep me-" Lotzen an
swered with soft irony.
Of the table near her.
Come. my dear. don't he SO mys-
teriou>," he said. LET us be frank, as
you suggest. You say you are not Ar
mands wife! That am only too glad
to believe. l am delighted. You say
have always known it. That, of
course, is a mistake. You say I am
playing part now that l don't under
stand"
suddenly she grew sOler. by all
means let US have a frank talk" she
said. 1T was for that I asked you
here tonight. But. first. light me Il
cigarette and then 90 and sit down In
that chair"
Buy me with Il smile." he said.
She bought him. Then he did her
bidding
Il was silly enough to hope it was
only l that you wanted to see," he
said
My note gave no ground for such
hopes. your highness." she said.
"Of course yonr highness is aware
that by order of the governor of Dorm
litz ! am kept prisoner within, the
walls Of the inner city"
Lotzen bowed. so l have been in
formed"
Il have tried every possible means
to escape-disglise, bribes. tiattery-
and all Of no avail. My every motion
is watched"
You poor childw said L.otzen.
Il am sick Of this sort OF life. It's
worse than prison cell. And it's got
to end. and that promptly. | sough,
you last night at the masaue to tell
you that you must get me away and
out Of this miserable country. l have
completed my bargain. 1t is now for
you TO complete yours.'
The dukes face took on a look of
perpleXity.
My dear girl" he said. Il haven't
the remotest notion what you mean by
your bargain and mine, but I'm very
ready to aid you to escape. The diff
Guilty is l have absolutely no power
over a single soldier or official in
DornlitZ. The governors orders are
absolute. None but the king can re-
verse them"
Then you decline to aid me?" she
asked very quietly.
"On the contrary, am ready to do
anything can; but. fear, I'm power
less. will investigate. and il l can
devise any method l shall do my ut
most to release you"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-05-23

Howl neither knew nor nor cared.
Onehalf the money WAS given me In
advance. the balance TO be paid the
day l executed my mission. l received
1t the morning following that scene ut
the grand dukes supper party al the
hanging garden. And. God knows. |
earned every cent of it! ! was guaran-
teed protection while in Vaieria. and
to be at liberty to depart one week aft
er l had made the public assertion %
the marriage and had exhibited the Ger
tidcate.'
She paused.
Now, perchance, your highness un.
derstands the matter" she added and
smiled sweetly.
He fiecked the ash from his cigarette
and shook his head.
Il understand no more than l did ut
first how this plot against the Grand
Duke Armand affects me, he said.
'Of course it may not occur TO your
highness. but it doubtless would to the
king. who of all living creatures would
be most benefited and who most i'll
jured by my marriage story. HoWcv-
er, il you are not my employer then.
ii will not hurt you. And, AS | cannot
imagine who else it could be. ! shall
simply fling the whole business over
board, go to the governor tomorrow.
tell the truth, indorse on the marriage
certificate the fact of its falseness. give
it to him and take the first train for
Paris. And l fancy shall read the
betrothal notice OF the princess royal
OF Valeria and the Grand Duke Ar
mand before I've been there a week.
LotZen got up and went over to her.
do you know you are very clever
woman!" lie said.
She looked archly up at him.
You will enable me to escape:" she
asked.
He took her hand, and this time it
was not withdrawn.
Il will do my best" he said. "but
it's Il fierce risk for me. II detected it
would mean at the very least years
banishments Sit down and let us talk
II over"
The king got up suddenly.
"COme along. Armand" he said. and
hurried from the gallery.
l followed him without word. for
none was needed. The end OF Lotzen's
game was very near indeed.
In the lower corridor he met a ser
want.
"Show us to the apartments Of Mad
anne Dalberg," Frederick ordered.
A dozen steps brought us to large
double door.
"rhis is the entrance. your majesty"
said the man.
Ito BE- concluded
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-05-23

Gerst piloted me by private corridors
to the apartments reserved for ME and
which adjoined the gallery.
The king and the princess were the
last to arrive
The floor was covered with a thick
carpet and eight small chairs were
placed close to the railing. The tap
estry was very old and thin and, by
putting ones face close to 1t, the room
below was rather dimly yet quite suf-
ticiently visible. Its dimensions were
unusually ample. possibly forty feet
by sixty, and its furnishings gorgeous.
In a little while a door opposite the
gallery opened and Madeline Spencer
entered. She moved slowly about the
room, touching an ornament here, a
picture there. At length she came to
the table and, dropping languidiy into
a chair, rested her elbow on the urn,
with chin in hand, stared into vacancy.
Presently there was a sharp knock
at the corridor door. She glanced
quickly at the clock. then picked up Il
book and, sinking back in easy posture,
assumed TO read.
Come ill., she called, without look
ing up.
The door opened instantly and a man
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-05-23

That sounds we'll and may mean
Well, but its short of the mark said
she. Il am determined not to remain
in this town another day. You must
get me away before tomorrow night. :"
''Impossiblew Lotzen exclaimed.
You know not what you ask"
She looked at him coldly.
Every good, your highness." she said.
II have given you your chance.
are quits"
And you don't want my aid:' he
| asked.
Not unless it's given before noon
tomorrow"
There are only two people in the
| world who could get you out of DoDn-
litz by noon tomorrow-the king and
the governor"
Exactly" said she. "And to one of
| them shall go in the morning. l shall
try the governor. Does your highness
realize what my going to the governor
means to you:"
II don't seem to be able to follow
SouA Ill SullleHt, ue Sdlu, anu III Il
poor guesser Of riddles
1T means that ! shall have to tell
the whole ugly story Of how | Glanced
| to come to DOrnlitz to pose as the wife
of the Grand Duke Armand"
But. my dear girl" he said. Il don't
see how that would affect me-"
She laughed
III you want to hear what you al
ready know it's no trouble to tell you
Shall begin at the very beginning:'
"By all means.' said he. Maybe
then l can catch the point
Listen" said she. For many years
| have known Armand Dalbcrg. One
day several months ago there came Il
man to me in the city of New York
| How he happened to find me is no mat
ter. He spoke English perfectly, though
thought he WAS Il Frenchman. The
name on his card was Herbert Wilkes,
| but ! knew that was assumed, and
have learned lately who he is Since
you, too, know, it is quite unnecessary
to repeat it. His offer to me was this:
| If would go Immediately to Dornlitz
and publicly claim the American, Ar
mand Dalberg, who had just been re-
stored to his rishtful place as grand
duke of Valeria, as my husband, was
to receive an enormous sum of money
(the amount your higllness also knows)
and all expenses. accepted instantly.
| mainly for the money, but also to sat
isfy personal grudge l had against
Major Dalberg l made the one CON
dition, however, that marriage GER
tificate must be procured, the date for
which l gave, choosing one on which
happened to know Major Dalberg
was in New York. And it was done.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-05-23

Then they rode away and hasten
cd to the king,
As good luck would have 1t, Frsder-
lex was in his cabinet and received me
instantly. lie read the letters and
looked ut me inquiringiy.
1T means a plain talk between
them," l explained. "and l propose to
hear it, l am sure 1t would interest
your majesty-much happened yester-
day" And l told him Of the Vierie
masque.
Frederick frowned 4 bit. thought
longer. then smiled.
Il don't much fancy eavesdropping.
but sometimes the end justifies the
means," he said. "I'll join you"
Then l rode to the Metzen. Bern
helm had preceded me and, with the
manager Of the hotel, awaited me at u
side door. The corridor was dimly
lighted. but I drew my cape well over
my face and in a moment we were in
small reception room.
M. Gerst." said to the manager.
Il need your assistance"
neISL Uo"tu very low.
"Your royal highness has but to COM
nand,H he said.
"Thank you, monsieur" said. You
have as a guest a certain Nine. Ar
mand Dalberg."
"A guest by your highness' express
permission, you will remember" he
said.
"very true" said I. "Now, this Nine.
Dalberg expects visitor tonight
He gave me quick glance.
"You know him ?" l asked.
mo, your highness. only know
madame gave orders to admit no one
tonight except gentleman who would
come at o."
nodded. "It's the same" said l.
"And what I want is to hear all that
occurs between Nine. Dalberg and this
visitor" 5
Gerst smiled. THAT will be easily
arranged, your highness. The place il
already provided"
"The concealed gallery?" asked Bern.
helm quickly.
Yes, colonel" Then to me he ex-
planned: "Madame's reception room
was once part of a small state dining
room. Back of the end wall runs q
gallery where guests sat to listen to
the speeches. 1t is there now, and the
tapestries with which the walls are
hung completely hide it,
"Can we enter without being over
heard by those in the room below?"
"Very readily. sir"
had yet an hour to spare, so Bern.
helm and l returned to the Epsau.
donned the evening uniform Of the red
huzzars with the broad ribbon Of the
lion across my breast and the Cincin.
natl around my neck. l was minded
to be the Dalberg archduke tonight.
Then, having dispatched Bernheim tc
the palace to escort the king and the
lprincess, l drove to the Metzen. where