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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
CAPTAIN AND
II MEN DROWN
Hudson Bay Official Sends Story
of Wreck of Whaler in
Arctic Ocean.
Special Gable TO The Tribune.

Special Gable to The Tribune,
LONDON, Nov. 30.-Official iufor-
nation has reached Dundee that the
whaling letch Seduisante had been lost
iu the Arctic regions, and that the
owner, o. Forsyth Grant. of Eccles-
grcig, Kineardincshire, and fourteen
members Of the crew have been
drowned.
The party were walrus hunting and
during gallo The Sedusante struck a
rock and fouudered. The Eskimo mem
bers of the crew had previously left
the vessel,
The following account of the disaster,
which occurred off Nottingham island,
at the entrance to Hudson strait, is
sent through the commissioners of the
Hudson Bay company;
In a gale on September "a, 1911,
Mr., Grant, in the Scottish whaler Sed-
ulsante. ran for Nottingham island, but
the ship struck Il rock when quite
near the shore Boats were lowered,
aud no time was lost in trying to light
en- the ship.
Later the natives wore commanded
TO go ashore for the night The captain
and crew remained on board. thinking
that the ship would float off the rock
during the night
:" Al midnight a storm began TO rage
furiously, and the ship commenced to
leak badly, The natives went ON board
and entreaicd Grant and his crew to
leave the vessel but they refused.
Grant said they would stand by the
ship TIL the morning,
"Thcrc was one boat on board the
ship which the Eskimos believed was
lowered during the night and was soon
broken to pieces. The natives tried to
reach the ship at daybrcak, but the
storm was too severe. Later they saw
the crew mahig signals for help, but
no help could be given. Then thick
fog came up through which Mt first the
craft could be seen like ghostlv
"Flving Dutchman.' hut little later
the image of the ship completely van.
ished from the view Of persons oli
shore.
"Then from behind the gray fog
bank came cries Tor holp mingled with
the roar of the sea, Presently all was
quiet, but when tho fog lifted ship and
crew had vanished.
After the storm was over the ma
tives began to look for the bodies, but
only two could be found, the captain |
and the engineer. These were buried |
Mt Nottingham island where the ma
tives remained for the winter. Fifteen |
lives have thus been lost.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
HOLY RUSSIA IS IN
HANDS OF h FANATIC
Glaring Election Frauds Will
Give Premiership TO Head
Of Synod.
NIHILlSTS ARE PLEASED
Reactionaries Dominate the
Dunla and Are Expected to
Cause Revolution.
NIHILlSTS ARE PLEASED
Ey FREDERICK PALMER,

Special Cable 10 The Tribune.
BERLIN, Nov. 30.-The result OF
the Russian elections have surprised
nobody. The fourth duma will be even
more reactionary than the third, More
than one-tbird Of It's members belong
to the extreme wing of reaction,
creatures of the Holy Synod, who i'll
connection with the Nationalists will
constitute the majority. The so-called
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
RESCUE
WRECK SURVIVORS
special Gable to The Tribune o.

PUNTA ARENAS. Chill, Nov 60
Stories OF a gallant rescue by whale fish
srs are told by the passcDgers and crew
of the British steamship oravia which
was lost on the Billy Rock, Falkland
islands. ON November t. The passrn-
gers declare that but fer the whalers
probably. all would have been drowned.
bags were lost.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
Married seventy-three Years.
| Cable 10 The Tribune.

Special Cable 10 Tie Tribune.
LONDON. Nov. 30.--Mr ard Mrs. John
Savage. who have just celebrated the
seyentythird anniversary of their mar
riage at their home, Frogs Hail. Cav
endish village, Suffolk, live. and have
lived. an IDEAL peaceful country life. Mr..
Savage is % and bis wife 9o, Recently
the King sent thom q message or con-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
LAYS IN CAGE
10 FOIL ASSASSIN
Slack Hand Threat Causes Rus
sIan Nlolinlst 10 Take Extraor
dlnary Precautions.
ppciaI Cable 10 The Tribune,

tnOFENHAGEN, Nov, 30. - The
PACK hand sent NJ. Mitnitzkv. the
pcprated Russian yiolinist, a letter
III week threatening him with death
he dld not forward $3.50. NJ. Nit.
'lzky y: so terror stricken that he has
+,ned hiwsclf with Two Browning pis.
PS anu only appears on the platform
Soiid iron mud steel cage. with only
igw ioopbolcs through which the
Vund of his violin can be heard.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
OLD PAINTINGS
FOUND BY QUEEN
RovaI Connoisseur Of Art Rescues
Masterpieces Buried IN
Rubbish,
Special cable 10 The Tribune.

LONDON, Nov. 5o.-Queen Mary
has just discovered aud replaced IN
the light of day some fine old masters
which had been lying in dusty peg fleet
for years at Windsor and Buc kingham
palace. , At tho palace two Gaipsbor,
ougbs which the queen searched out
have been resorted to honorable posi-
tions, while at Windsor some Bellinis'
which had been lying among rubbish IN
one of tho attic rooms. have been res
Pup3
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-01
TRAMPS LIVE IN
EARL'S OLD HOME
snsclaI Cahe io The Tribune.

LONDON, Nov. So.--Scrsps or old
London come TO light In the oldest ways
and IT was at the Inquest ON Soutn.
~ r,s shocb,ack recently that the history
nj a wonderful old house. once the hopis
of earls and now cai.Lvansary OF
tramps, was told
Liant street Passing through n slit IN
the yellow building behind which the Old
house turks In its last decay is SORT or
tagged pit. all that Is left or lordiy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
SPACE ALLOTTED
 TO AUTO DEALERS
Committee Appointed to Arrange Programme for Auto Races at
 Big Meet This Spring

At a well attended meeting of the Automobile Dealers association of Bir- mingham, held last night in the rooms of the Business Mems league, the space was allotted to each dealer for the automobile show, to be given In connection with the big spring fes- tival and aviation meet, which will be held at the grounds of the Alabama State Fair April S-13
 The auto and motorcycle show will be held in the mines and manufacture ing building at the fair grounds and it is the intention of the local dealers to make the finest display of automo- piles ever shown in the south.
 In addition to assigning the space for the exhibit, a committee was ap- pointed by President Dan A. Greene to prepare a programme for the au- tomobile races, for which $4000 in purses will be hung up. Also the ar arrangements for the motorcycle races, in which s75o will be competed for.
 The members of the association rep resented last night were the Birming- ham garage, Brownweu Auto company. Drennen Motor Car company, Charles Denegre. Highland, garage. Birmingham Motor company, Cox Motor Sales com pany. Great Southern Auto company, and Bobb Stubbs. These concerns were allotted space in the exhibition build ing, which was determined by drawing lots as to location. It is expected that three other auto dealers will secure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
EVERY CANDIDATE
 MUST SIGN PLEDGE
Also All Candidates Must Qualify Before 2 O'Clock
 on March 16

It matters not how many candidates are developed for delegates to the state convention, or whether they are quail fed individually or as members of a group, each candidate must sign the democratic pledge. as set out by the which has charge of the county primary
 Determination to this effect was reached yesterday afternoon by the subcommittee in regular session. Chair man Trice announced, following the meeting, that candidates can procure blanks and mail or bring them to headquarters, but that each man must personally sign the pledge.
 Announcement was made, too, that at the next meeting of the sub-commit- tee which will occur Monday after noon at 2 o'clock, a resolution will be introduced and adopted that the time limit for qualification of candidates will expire at o'clock Saturday after noon. March 16. This is necessary" stated Chairman Trice, ''in order that the chairman of the county committee might have several hours in which to make preparation for the certification of all candidates for state and county offices
 Very little of importance was accom- plished yesterday afternoon as on ac- count of sickness, Samuel B. Sterne, one of the members of the sub-commit- tee, was prevented from attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
NEW ORLEANS MAN
 LIKES BIRMINGHAM

David Pokorny, one of the most prominent retail shoe dealers. of New orleans. spent yesterday in this city as the guest of Ike Adler. MT. Po korny was returning from the Atlanta convention of the Southern Retail Shoe Dealers association and left last night for his home in the Crescent City a
 This is my first visit to Birming ham and I can readily see that it is all that is claimed for it-one of the south's greatest cities of the future. If was not so firmly rooted in New Or leans and enjoyed the season of young CT years, l would be solely tempted to locate in this hustling city, and invest what means could in Birmingham real estate or some manufacturing enter prise.
 s"I have heard with much interest of the farm movement project being ac- lively promoted in this district, as 1t one of the liveliest questions of the day in New Orleans. We are much con- cerned in the drainage. of the swamp lands down in that section of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

Montgomery, March 7-(Special.)-- Paul Peck, an aviator from Alexanor,a, Va, in Columbia biplane, this aft ernoon flew around the dome of the first capitol of the Confectionery This is the first time in the history of Mont gomery that an aeroplane has been seen flying over the city. Peck is one of the aviators with the Berger aviation company, which is promoting the meet here this week.
 When he first came to Montgomery he expressed the desire to circle the historic capitol of the Confederacy, but up until today the weather conditions have been against his attempting the long flight from Vandiyer park to the city with safety. This afternoon the weather was favorable, and about 4;30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Yuan Remains at Peking

San Francisco, March 7.-The Nation al Chinese assembly in session at Nan king yesterday sanctioned the inaug- uration of President -elect Yuan Shi Kai at Picking and agreed that he should not be required to go to Ranking, ac- cording to cablegram received here today. The oath, it was said, would be given by telegraph, this plan having been substituted for earlier proposals of administering it to Vice President Ii Yuen Heng as the President-elect's s proxy.
 owing to. the seriousness of the conditions in Picking the minister at Canton, says the dispatch, has ordered lO, 900 loyal troops to that city to as- sist in suppressing riots.
 Sing Fan, a Manchu general, is fight ing the republic in the province of Shen Si. Yuan Shi kai has dispatched a small force to oppose him.
 Annoy. China March 7.-Conditions in the city of Swatow in the province of Kwang Tung, have become threatening. A dispatch from the American consul there says that the only warships sta toned off the port are a British de- stroyer, and Japanese cruiser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
REPORT MONDAY ON
 CONVENTION LIST
Committee Given More Time to Prepare Ticket
 of Candidates

The executive committee of the coun- ty organization formed some days ago in the interest of oscar W. Underwood yesterday afternoon granted the re- quest of the. sub committee that it be given further time in which to prepare the group ticket of candidates for the state convention in Montgomery, April IT,
 Henry B. Cray chairman of the sub committed. stated that more time was necessary in order that a representa- tive ticket, containing candidates of ev- cry possible faction or creed, might be agreed upon. The completed ticket will be presented at meeting of the ex- ecutive committee and other friends of Mir Underwood Monday afternoon at } o'clock in the office of MT. Gray, ninth floor First National bank building.
 At this meeting" stated MT. Gray to the member of the executive com- mittee, i've hope to have everybody who IS Oscar w. underwood's friend. Before them the ticket as agreed upon will be read and discussed. It is our hope that if any man present believes that certain candidates agreed upon should be removed and others substi 'uteu tHdt ne speak out ms mlnu IreS- ly It is the object of this organiza- ton to send men to Montgomery who are Oscar w. Underwood's friends, and friends who will stick to him 7until nomination has been made in Balti- more. There is but one essential which every man who becomes a candidate must possess. and that is that he is friendly to Underwood We hope to have the ticket made up of representa- nf oil .t.- 1t will be representative in the fullest sense of the word
 Other than granting the sub commit tee more time to discharge the duty as- signed to it, the executive committee took no action. Chairman W. P. G. Harding presided and Secretary Thomas J. Judge was at his desk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Orpheum-Vaudeville

Tonight Brindamour, the handcuff king. will escape from government straight jacket the only one in use on the stage, and said to be the hardest thing in the world to escape from. Tomorrow after noon and night he will introduce She won ders of spiritualism, which is said to be aG astonishing stunt. There are four other excellent vaudeville acts,. with matinees daily at 2:So and two perform ances at night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS
SOthern and MarlOwe

The advance sale of seats for the ap- pearance of F. H. Sothern and Julia Mar lowe as joint stars in Hamlet will open a. the box office of the Jefferson the atre this morning at g o'clock. These sterling artists are now in their fifth year of Shakespearean production, and the5 are adhering strictly to their orig inal intention of confining themselves solely to the works of the immortal poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

space, namely Drennen & Co.,, Birming ham Auto company and D. J. Fox.
 At the meeting last night the utmost enthusiasm was manifested in the big aviation automobiles meet that is being promoted under the aus pices of the Business Mems league. The Berger Aviation company, who has contracted to put on the event has just opened a weeks celebration in Montgomery and has not only filled their part of the contract in that city but have given the people even mora than they promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
FAVORABLY REPORT
 BLACKMON MEASURE

Washington, March 7.-(SpeciaD.- Congressman Blackmon's resolution providing for an investigation of the practicability of Anniston, Ala. for proposed maneuver camp for the army was favorably reported by the Senate committee on military affairs today.
 Senator Johnson is looking after the interest of the measure in the Senate and will make every effort for early consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Ward and VOkes

The clever entertainers, Ward and Vokes. with Lucy Daly as the third part ne. in the firm of laughs, are pleasing im- mense audiences at the Bijou every night, and at the matinees. There is a perform ance tonight and tomorrow night, and the big Saturday matinee. the event of the week for the women and children. Next week ''rhe Girl From Rector's.' clever scintila ting with fun and laughter and as clean as a hounds tooth. will be the attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
PECK CIRCLES DOME OF FIRST
 CAPITOL OF CONFEDERACY

o'clock Peck arose gracefully from the grounds at Vandiver park and sailed distant. He was shortly lost to the view of the several thousands of spectators. and the attention of the crowd pres ent at the meet was attracted 10 tne, four other airships in flight around the park. It was soon announced that Peck was returning and while thous- ands were watching the daring bird- man he was seen to descend rather rapidly into a field a short distance from the park.
 At first it was thought that the avia- tor was hurt, but it was later learned that his motor had stopped just be- fore he reached his destination, which necessitated his descending into ths field outside the aviation grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Farmers Backward

Creenvilie, March 7.-tSpecial.)- The farmers of Butler county are very much behind with their work on ac- courN of unfavorable weather condi- tions the ground being too wet to blow and the roads too bad over which to haul their fertilizer and supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
John Drew

The coming of John Drew to the Jeff ferson theatre next Wednesday is one of the great events of the season. This year MT. Drew win present "A Single Man" by Herbert Henry Davies. which depicts the critical situation of a bachelor of 40 odd, who inspired by spring and the happiness of his brother and sister-in- law decides that matrimony is all he needs to have his life complete
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Miss Mallory to Speak

Greenville, March 7.-(Special)- Miss Kathaleen Mallory, the general secretary of the woman's work of the Baptist denomination of the state, will be in Greenville on March l9. She will meet with the members of the Willing Workers of the local Baptist church and will discuss different vital points in connection with the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
and supper in the vacant store on Third avenue Saturday. st

avenue Saturday,.
 Mrs. George Otis was the delightful hostess to the Rose Leaf circle this afternoon. The house was very at tractive in ferns. palms and hyacinths. All members were present and the aft ernoon was spent in much pleasure. Mrs. w. F. Tanby of Kentucky was the guest of honor. Delightful refresh- ments of ices and cake were served. The hostess was assisted by Mrs M. E. Vickers.
 The many friends of Mrs May Will son will regret 10 learn of the death of her husband, Dugan Wilson, which occurred in a hospital at St. Louis, where he has been suffering for the past three months of dropsy. The re- mains will be sent to the home of his mother in Birmingham. Mrs Wilson is sister of Mrs Leo Costello, hay ing visited here recently
 The young people of Kimbrell were delightfully."- entertained last evening at a birthday party, given by Miss Della Huston in honor of her sixteenth birth day. Those enjoying her hospitality were: Misses Maude and Minnie Par sons, Ida and Thelma Hassell, Maude Tibbs, Carrie Howard, Johnnie Gar ner, Maggie F'lemming, Eunice Cowley, Minnie, Myrtle and Della Huston and Mrs. Evans Moses. Clay Jones. Reu- ben and Rufus Moses, Walter and Mar win Mcdaniel. Charlie and Jim Turner Cleon Hassell. John Huston, Floyd and Heszie McDaniel. After the games anS music refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Eggs Cheap

Greenville, March 7.--(Special.)--- Market. price on eggs is on the decline in Greenville. The price being paid for them ranges from 10 cents to 12z cents per dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

The Ladies Aid society of the Jones' boro Methodist church will serve dinner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-14
CHINA.
SOMERSET.
HINcKLEY.

The second meeting of the Eleazer
Parker Chapter of the ID. A. X. was
held at Hinckley Wednesday, Dec. IL,
with Mrs. Emma Walker and daugh-
ter, Miss F'loy. Eleven members and
two visitors were present Session was
called to order by the regent, Mrs.
Estelle Reed Richardson of Clinton
and the Lords Prayer repeated in
unison. All Joined in singing "Ameri-
ca after which several important bus
mess matters came up for discussion.
Meeting adjourned with Salute to the
Flag
The vegetable dinner which followed
was worthy of mention, it being serv-
ed from dishes over 100 years old. Mrs.
Martha Hayes of Clinton, member of
the Silence Howard Hayden Chapter
of Waterville presided and deftly serv-
ed the viands with an ancient two-ti
ed-fork. The platters, pitchers, sugar
bowl and white handled knives were
much admired and brought forcibly to
mind the days of our grandmothers. A
sugar spoon which had been in the
family It's years was curiosity to all
present 1t is noticeable that people
always enjoy an old fashioned vegeta-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-14
KENNEBEC.
Rom E.

Mrs. Ed Wentworth has returned
home from the Norridgewock hospital,
where she underwent an operation.
The Blaisdell school, which has
been closed for three weeks on ac-
count of diphtheria, reopened. Dec. /.
Mildred Nickerson was obliged to
close her school, Monday and Tues
day, on account of sickness.
Mrs. Judith Brann of New Sharon
is visiting friends in town
Mrs. Ida Mosher is confined to the
house on account of sickness.
A meeting will be held at Robbins
schoolhouse, at 1890. Dec. Is.
Mrs Moses Halves is visiting
friends in North Belgrade
VAsSALBoRC.
Oak Grove Seminary.
Mrs. Nj. d. Jones entertained the
Faculty last Wednesday night at a
spread. a magazine guessing contest.
finch. light refreshments and social
chat occupied the evening. Miss
Churchill received first prize in the
contest, and Mr.. Hamll the BOBBY
prize
Miss Dow and Mr.. Watson read pa
pers at the first meeting of the Quaker
Round Table at East Vassalboro, last
Sunday evening.
Announcements are out for a ten
weeks Short Course in the Agricultur-
al Department, to begin Jan. 9Th. This
seems to promise nice thing for those
unable to be in the whole year.
l.. r. Jones and Mr.. Watson ate VEN
ison with the T.. w. Towle family, last
Friday evening.
Gladys Goliath of Vassalboro, was
enrolled. last week, rs a new student.
The schedule for the final examina-
tons for the Fall term has been post
ed. The last one viii close. Friday
noon, when the Christmas recess will
commence.
The school received a treat at the
chapel exercises last Wednesday when
Rev Prescott, of New York state, de-
livered splendid sermon on The Re-
latien Of Christianity to Success.
on the night of Dec. 9Th Mrs. Hen
derson entertained the dormitory girls
at chatting dish party. The evening
was passed in embroidering, while Mrs.
Henderson read aloud from Days of
June work on East Indian Missions.
A joint committee from the Y. NJ. c.
A. and Y. w. c. A. of Oak Grove con-
Quoted the services at the Union chap
ell in the village of Vassalboro, last
Sunday evening.
The fourth meeting of the Oak Grove
quaker round table met, Monday night
Thirty-seven were present. Ruth Nc
] Hugh, in costume, read THE Quaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-14
Pleasant Valley Grange.

Pleasant Valley Grange, of West
Bethel, held its regular meeting, Tues
day evening, Dec. 10. The Grange was
opened in due form with Worthy Mas
ter George Grover in the chair. After
the business was finished and the Bird
and 4th degrees were conferred on two
candidates they proceeded to elect the
following officers: NJ, Harry Head; O.,
Douglas Cushing; L., Mildred Browne;
stew, Frank L. Ordway; A. stew,
Frank Brown chap, Emma Mills;
Treas, Mrs. W. A. Farwell: Sec,
Grace Farwell G. K, Ernest Morrill,;
Ceres, Maggie Lowell; Pomona, Geor-
gle Gushing; Flora, Irene Morrill,; l..
A. s., Mrs Alice Browne.