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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
WALDO ON STAND
 IN POLICE CASE
Alleged Association of Shee- han With c. c. Norton
 Is Taken Up

New York, September 1s,-The alleged tary of Police Commissioner Waldo, with George c. Norton, named as 8 supposed collector Of police graft" was again the subject of inquiry today at the resump ton of the aldermanic investigation of police corruption. Commissioner Waldo was one of the witnesses and he was questioned regarding Sheehan in this and other connections. MT. Waldo said Shee- hans duties were merely secretarial and he had nothing to do with departmental affairs.
 Some surprise was created today by announcement that Emory R. Buckner. counsel for the committee, had received letter from Charles H. Hyde. former city chamberlain. asking permission to testify before the committee and waiv- ing Norton was based solely on rumors quest
 Former Sheriff Nicholas J. Hayes. who informed Alfred G. Johnson. according to the letters testimony, that Norton maintained branch office for the col lection of graft at 115 Broadway. was asked by Counsel Buckner today if he had ever discussed sheehans name with Johnson in connection with Norton. T may have" said Hayes. It was on Hayes information, Johnson testified yesterday. that he had Norton investigated by detectives. who trailed him to 6heehan's house. The ex-sheriR today declared his information concern ing Norton was barred solely on rumors and he did not know who Norton was supposed to collect for. What did you do when Johnson sent you the report that Norton and Sheehan had been found together?" asked Buck ner.
 T read it and tore 1t up. I thought it was foolish.'' Police Commissioner Waldo was asked If Sheehan had told him of the visit of Johnson's detectives.
 Yes said MT. Waldo. He said that two men had come to his house and acted in a suspicious manner and rep resented themselves as officers He had notified the police and two detectives were sent to see if the men were vio- lating the law"
 The commissioner was asked If Shee- han had known anything of the Keith affidavit" produced by MT. Waldo yes terday, in which Police Captain Keith swore that Johnson had asked $10,0O0 from him as the price of his promotion.
 Not that I know of It was none of his business said the commissioner
 Thomas J. Hassett, who was secretary to Mayor Mcclellan, emphatically de- nied the testimony of Keith that Johnson had taken the captain 70 see him as the man who would help him get his promo ton. He didn't even know Keith, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
GATE CITY GUARDS
 WILL TOUR EAST

Atlanta. September 19.-The Gate City guards, the famous military organization of this city, tonight voted to tour the east next year, paying return visit to those organizations which came to At lanta in October. 1911, for the purpose of Joining with the local guards in unveiling a peace monument. Among the cities to be visited are Washington, Philadelphia New York, Boston, Hartford. Baltimore and Richmond. The date of the proposed tour and other details will be arranged by the guards executive committee at a later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
TRIPLET CALVES
 ARE POLITICIANS

New Orleans, September 1s.-Triplets born to a COW in this city today have been named after the presidential candi- dates. All are alive and healthy.
 The first born, dubbed Woodrow Will son, displayed the greatest energy of foot and lung, and spends it's time chasing Teddy" and Bill Taft about the yard. Bill Taft is short and chubby. Teddy was the last to arrive.
 When Colonel Roosevelt comes to New Orleans the latter part of the month, his namesake will be offered him as a pres- ent. Just Il months ago the same cow gave birth to twins, both now living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
SMALL PR0GRESS|N
 !. PEACE CONFERENCE
Turkish Delegate Says No Settlement for Two
 Months

Chiasso. Switzerland, September 19.- Italian and Turkish delegates. who are holding conferences in Switzerland looking to settlement of the war re- ceived new instructions today from their respective governments and, con- trary to the pessimistic view prevail ing, it now seems certain that the conclusion of a basis upon which to negotiate peace Is being approached
 A fundamental point which Italy re- fuses to admit for discussion is tho complete and absolute sovereignty of Libya. Thus all reports that Italy will renounce Cyrenaica or a portion of that country, or the Hin Ireland, or even only one port, are absolutely fan tastical
 Similarly unfounded are reports of the great financial operations which, it Is imagined In some quarters, are being considered by Italy and by Tur- key. The most important financial point under discussion is one whereby Italy shall take over that part of the Turkish debt as Is represented by the revenues of Bibya. amounting to s200,- 900 yearly, Italy to make settle ment with Turkey and not with the administration of the ottoman public debt, which. being international, might make 1t appear that Europe was in- terfering in a question that should be arranged between Italy and Turkey.
 Geneva. Switzerland, September 19.- Hamid Nessim, the Turkish delegate to the congress of the interparliam en- tary union. in an interview today said he had no hope that the present Tur- kish government would conclude peace with Italy. He was convinced there would be no peace settlement for at least two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
UNUSUAL CASE IN
 MURDER TRIAL

Sarnia. ontario, September 19.-Stephen Kiyoshk, 23-year-old Indian, condemned to die for killing Adam Johns. was placed on trial here today. charged with the murder of Charles Nahdee. also an In- dian.
 If Kiyoshl1 is acquitted of killing Nahdee, an unusual situation will result, as Johns and Nahdee were slain on the same night and apparently by the same person. Should the young Indian be found guilty of killing Nahdee, he will be hanged for staying Johns, according to Canadian officials, the execution to take place November F.
 Kiyoshk was condemned to die several months ago but was given a stay of exc cutiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Train Speeches Unsatisfactory

Michigan City. Ind, September 19-From the rear platform of his car. Governor Wilson today said here he had tried dis cussing the big questions of the campaign of the rear platform very unsatlsfac- tory.
 Ut cannot be done" he said, they are too big. That's the short and long of 1t. The time you begin to explain yourself the train moves off with an ism in your mouth. I'd rather make your acquaintance than leave a compound fracture or rheu- matism behind"
 The crowd shook hands with both hands until the train pulled out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
MARINES JOIN
 BUTLER'S FORCE
Attempt to Open Railroad Brings Rebel Fire on
 Americans

Washington, September l9.-Rear Ad- Admiral Southerland commanding the American expedition in Nicaragua, with Major McKelvey and two companies of marines and detachment Of bluejackets, today Joined the battalion of marines un- der Major Butler Buffers commanG was fired upon and halted by rebels in Masava last Sunday while attempting to escort a train over the National railway from Managua to Granada to relieve famine threatened French school for girls at the latter place.
 Admiral Southerland is expected to use whatever force may be necessary to open up the Nicaraguan railway and reach Granada. There are a number of Amer ican girls in the French institution.
 When last heard from Major Butler, af- ter retiring before the rebel fire, had warned General zeledon, the insurrection- ist leader that his object was to open the railroad peaceably, but would advance with his marines if another attempt was made to stay the train. A conference had been arranged for and it IS supposed Major Butler decided to await the arrival LII TtiHIOFceuiefllS. NOW that AuuliIdl Southerland Is on the scene with addi- tional men. an immediate advance is ex- pected.
 Managua, Mic, September 19.-Septem- Der 15 showed the Nlcaraguan forces for three days prior had been attacking Mayaza, the southern headquarters of the revolutionaries about q score of miles from the capital according to news de- lay in transmission. The combatants sue ceeded in reaching the suburbs of the city forcing the rebels to retire to the fortress in Barranca hill lands. Major Smedley Butler, commanding battalion of American marines, left Managua last Sunday to open the National railroad to Granda on Lake Nicaragua. To GO this 1t was necessary to pass through Mazaya When the train approached AIazaya 1t was fired on by the insurgents and the engine came to a stop. The firing con tnuing the train was backed out of range of the rebel guns. Major Butler sent a note to the insurgent commander stating that his object was to open the railroad and that he desifed to do it peaceably The note added that if no answer to the message was received by 1 D. m. the ma rines would advance. General Seledon. the rebel chief. agreed to meet Major Butler and talk the situation over. The train bearing the American marines is carrying a quantity of Red Cross supplies for the relief of the people of Granda also who have been reduced to the last stages of famine. Advices from Washington said that American buejackets and ma rines had been called upon by 'he Amer jean minister at Managua. Mir Weitzel to rescue from famine the pupils of d college for girls at Granda. These were reported isolated for 40 days
 San Juan del Sur, Mic. September 19.-A force of American marines under com mand of Major Smedley D. Butter which left Managua Sunday morning to open the railroad to Granda, occupied the town of Masaya yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
DEPUTY RETURNS
 WITH GAGL|ANO

Nick Gagliano, wanted for a charge of murder was yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock placed in the county Jail by Deputy Sheriff J. C. Hartsfield. Gagllano was arrested in St. Louis. on advice received from the sheriffs office in this City, fol- lowing which Sheriff w. K. McAdory was notified of the capture Deputy Harts- field went to St Louis for the prisoner. Judge Benners did not allow the defend- ant bond.
 Gagliano is charged with the murder of John Chandler, in Bessemer during Jan uary of this year. His brother, Joe, is at present in the county jail charged with the same crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
LOUIS BOWEN |S VICTIM OF ASSAULT Struck on Head and Badly Injured by Unknown
 Party

Louis Bowen, business agent for the In ternational Association of Machinists, was late last night the victim of an assault near his home. 1860 Williams street, West Highlands station, on the North Ensley car line Bowen's head was seriously cut and bruised and he was carried to his home in an unconscious condition Physicians announced their belief that the wound, though serious and painful, would not confine the injured man for long.
 Police headquarters were notified inn mediately following the assault and Wheel Scouts Moser and Wilson hurried to the scene The assaulted man was unable to give any description of his as sailant nor could he think of any reason for the attack, as he had not been robbed of anything According to his account he was on his way home, when half block from the lighted door of his own house someone stepped up from behind and dealt him a terrific blow on the head and shoulders with some hard broad instrument. He cried out. but was not discovered until some time later. When found Bowen was huddled face down ward on the dirt walk, blood oozing out through the already clotted hair. There was pool of blood under him.
 The police, although exerting every effort to arrest the guilty party. are hand icapped because of the inadequate clew from which they must work. MT. Bowen could not even name anyone whom he might have suspected nor give a descrip- ton.
 MT. Bowen was later taken to Rob inson,s infirmary In the ambulance Of the Johns Undertaking company, as his con- dition was found to be more serious than at first thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
NEW ORGANIZATION
 IS COMPLETED

Cleveland. O.. September 19.-Completion of an organization to be known as the Structural Alliance, consisting of the Bridge an6 Structural Iron Workers union, the Bricklayers union and the Hoisting Engineers union, was announced here tonight It is to be national in scope, having for it's object perfecting co-operaticn between employing builders, architects. contractors and workers, and the elimination of the so-ealled sympa- thetic strike.
 One of the provisions of the organiza- tion Is that one of the trades cannot strike without the consent of the other two.
 It is expected that the alliance will have an important effect on building trou- bles throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
IN SPITE OF RAIN
 CROWDS TURN OUT
 TO HEAR WILSON
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his Detroit visit the governor told the press he looked forward to an introduction to Tyrus Cobb, the Detroit baseball player The governor lived and practiced law in the same section in Georgia in which Cobb lived. Ralph Smith. repre- sentative of the national committee, who comes from Atlanta, and who Is travelling with the governor. planned the reunions of the former Georgans.
 The candidates trip through the streets assumed the proportions of a parade. He was welcomed by many local democratic leaders and held an impromptu reception at the station, where hundreds of persons shook hands with the executive from New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

Philadelphia, Pa, September 19.-Maynr Rudolph Blankenburg sent to city coun- cls today message remarkable for un- usual recommendations for increasing by taxation the revenue of the city. His rec concentrations include:
 A graded tax of from 50 cents to q on all occupations.
 Tax on total value of all household furniture and furnishings above $500
 Tax of $1 on each 5000 worth of goods manufactured in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
 MRS. DAISY o. GRACE SEEKING DIVORCE

Philadelphia, September 19.--Mrs. Daisy Ulrich Opie Grace, who was recently ac- quilted ir Atlanta, Ga, of the charge of shooting her husband, Eugene Grace. today instituted proceedings in common pleas court here for divorce, charging cruel and barbarous treatment. A mas fer will be appointed by the court to take evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
prntest Rate Increase

Chicago September 19.-Chairman of inc Interstate Commerce Commission Prouty today listened to protests of ship pers against the notice given by 100 rail- roads that they intend to increase the rate on furniture in carload lots from 70 to s5 cents a hundred. Among the states involved are Arkansas, Florida. Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
REMARKABLE IDEA FOR
 RAISING CITY REVENUE

Tax of from 25 to 50 | it's a horsepowe on all motor vehicles in addition to tn present state automobile license fee.
 Tax on overhanging signs and vault under sidewalks.
 Rental for use of conduits in streets.
 Banks to pay an increase of half of ore per cent on deposits of city money. Tie rate is now per cent.
 Tax on physical properties of public service corporations.
 The mayor said that if his recommenda- tion were adopted the city's borrowing capacity could be increased ss4, ,00O000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Cheek Smallpox Plague

Pittsburg, September ls-Announcement was made today at the Municipal hos pital, where pr. E. R. Walters, director of public health, is confined, suffering from smallpox, contracted while fighting the disease in the foreign quarter, had passed a comfortable night. His recov- cry is expected. No additional cases of smallpox were reported. The authorities think the spread of the disease has been checked One death occurred during the pipnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
MORE ATTEMPTS AT
 SUICIDE IN JAPAN

Tokio. September 1s-Since the self inflicted deaths of General Count Nosi and his wife several attempts at suicfa 6 have been reported to the ToKio authori- ties. The police interfered and prevented A number of would-be suicides from car- rving out their intentions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
RESENTS INSULT
 AND IS KILLED

New Orleans, September 1S.-Jacob Trabb. a ranchman. tonight resented in suits alleged to have been passed upon his daughter by Frank Fulco, grocery man. and in the quarrel that followed with Fulco and his two brothers, was shot and killed The police are searching for the three Fucos. Frank is supposed to have done the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
MORE INFORMATION IN THE SNEAD CASE Persons Entering Court Room Will Be Searched
 for Weapons

Dallas, Tex September 19. More in- formation on the events which led to the killing of Al Boyce at Amarillo by J. E.. Snead was obtained here today. It was learned that letter which man re- sembling Snead had photographed here just before Snead and his wife became estranged and quit housekeeping, was a motive and is said to have come from Lake Charles or Alexandria. It is said to have contained references to MT. and Mrs. Snead visiting a Louisiana town, presumably Lake Charles. It was learned that Al Boyce was recently ia Dallas, Tex The defense will set on foot the claim that Boyce communicated with the wife of Snead.
 Amarillo. Tex, September 19.-Judge J. N. Browning here today granted the hearing of habeas corpus petition in the case of J. B. Snead. He Is changed with killing Boyce. He Set September 23. q do so," the judge said, with the addi- tional object of the issuing of the order that every man who enters the court room shall be searched for weapons"
 There will be no admission of armed persons. The judge said search would be made at the doors and no one would be admitted without he showed that he was not carrying concealed weapons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
KILL EACH OTHER
 FIGHTING DUEL

Cueydan, La, September 19.-Cecil Leblanc and Will Yassit farmers, who lived near here fought a duel yesterday with shotguns, by way of settling quar- rel, and killed each other. Both men were dead when neighbors attracted by the shots reached the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Bryan in Montana

Helena, Mont, September 19.-Wiliiam Jennings Bryan came into Montana to- day and for two days will make whirl- wind campaign in behalf of the demo- cratic national ticket. On Saturday Col onel Bryan will go into southern idano where he will make a number of speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
BRYAN QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE
 COLONEL IN DENVER
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merce law If il is not, and no man with an ounce of sense imagines it has. then MT Wilson should in frank and manly fashion at once admit that he has made a rather absurd misstatement, and that there is not the least article of ground for the fear expressed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs Mary Frankie Sanders

Mrs. Mary Frankie Sanders, aged 4; years. died Wednesday evening at hel late residence, Fourth avenue and Wal nut street, West End. She is survived bv her father. ". c. Steward. ont brother. Charles c. Steward, and ont sister. Mrs R. A. Witherill.
 The services will be conducted iron the Simpson Methodist church at Wes End this morning at 10 o'clock. Inter ment at the Oak Hill cemetery by thu Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
BREAKS WORLDS RECORD

Glasgow, September fe.-J. Q. Hatfield. the English swimmer, who was one of the competitors in the last Olympic games, broke the worlds swimming record to- night at 1900 yards. He covered ' the distance in 13 minutes, iS To seconds. The previous record or is minutes. 20 3-5 seconds. was made by c. M Daniels in 1907 at New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

COMFORTABLY furnished rront room: all modern conveniences; with private family; convenient to two car lines and board. Address l4OS south 2lst street. Phone 6739-W.
 GO fo Greenwood Cafe and get your oysters on the shell The season has just begun and fresh lot is received 1rily. 9-2o-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20

San Juan del Sur, Mic. September 19.-A force of American marines under com mand of Major Smedley D. Butter which left Managua Sunday morning to open the railroad to Granda, occupied the town of Masaya yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-07

warning angels of heaven. In the battle which followed the human army was ut terly annihilated, or, as MT. Roosevelt would elegantly express it. beaten to frazzlef His idea of adapting the episode for campaign purposes was not happy for either he must name himself the beast and class his followers as pos sessed by the spirit of devils or he must claim to be God, and hisA party nothing less than the heavenly host. The former would not exactly suit his purpose, and as for the latter, it hardly seems as if even his boundless egotism would go quite so far as to claim divinity,
 "The Bible is dangerous book to use as an indorsement of any form of un- truth, for 1t is likely to boomerang back on him who lightly takes it's words Tn vain. I advise Mr. Roosevelt to drop Armageddon and substitute some unscrip- tural historical battle In which the op- posing armies fought in the normal way unasssted by either God or the devil and about the details of which he Is more accurately informed"
 One of the best cartoons seen recently was Macauley's, in The New York World Perkins leaning against the dough bag on which stands out in bold relief large dollar mark. Perkins is groomed in natty summer style. A check book sticks up out of his side pocket. The cartoon Is styled "Also at Armageddon." It is re- produced in Current Literature for Sep ten. .ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-07
A BOOKSELLERS TOWN

From the Louisville Courier Journal,
 Indianapolis is to have horseless suburb to be known as Speedway The town Is being promoted by number of persons connected with the motor car trade.
 It is planned to make Speedway a motor car town. There are to be no factories unless they are automobile factories or are identified In some way with the automobile business. The fire department is to be equipped with mo- tor driven apparatus and the use of horse drawn vehicles for delivery and other purposes will not be permitted. Grocers and other business men who deliver their goods will be required to use motor trucks. In fact, Speedway is to be strictly a motor town and the wonder is that it's promoters did not call it Motorville or Autoburg or some thing of the sort. As an offset to this, however, the streets are to bear names that are well known in the motor world.
 It remains to be seen if horse drawn vehicles from the surrounding country will be stopped at the town limits or If itinerant wagons and horseback riders will be required to drive all the way around the municipality or required to pass through in a trot.