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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
TYPHOON SWEPT
 JAPAN SUNDAY TOkiO Has Been Completely Isolated Since-Ship-
 ping Damaged

Tokio. September 25.-A typhoon swept over Japan the night of September 22. There was much loss of life and heavy damage to property and shipping. A torpedo boat and the destroyers Tachibana and Fubuki were sunk in Ise bay.
 Tokio has been completely isolated since September %. The typhoon carried down all the telegraph lines. Even yet details are meagre. The most disastrous effects of the storm were felt along the south coast. At Yokohama the French ar mored cruiser Dupleix dragged her an- chors and was washed ashore. She wat pulled off, however the following day.
 At Shimonoseki, a Russian mail boat foundered. The casualties are unknown. The losses to shipping have been very serious. The Japanese battleship Sat- suma and the tender Manshu were dis masted. Four destroyers and five tor: pedo boats were driven ashore.
 There was a heavy loss of life at Ma goya, capital of the prefecture of Aichi, Island of Bondo, where a school and other buildings collapsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Zapatistas Capture Town

Toluca, Mexico. September 25.--A band of Zapatistas, after fighting for 10 hours oyercame the small force of federals at Tiangstengo. 12 miles from here, and captured the town. The federals, with cannon and one machine gun, made q strong defense from Amoloya Hill, but the rebels so outnumbered them that they were finally routed. Reinforcements of 200 soldiers have been sent from Ten ancingo. but 1t Is feared that the rebels will have sacked the town and have de- parted before the federal troops arrive.
 Reports here are vague as to the losses except that they say Capt Miguel Iza- guirre, federal, and g of his men were killed. IzagGirre a young officer, an gered by the taunts of the rebels to come out and fight in the open, is said to have made sortie with small command and while making rash. though valiant charge, to have been shot down, together with practically all of his squad.
 The rebels are reported to have burned several houses in the town and a large textile mill a short distance away.
 Another battle Is reported to have beer fought at almost the same time at Zum pahacan. town near Tiangistengo, re- sulting in federal victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

New Orleans.-Sociallsts at a meeting here last night started fund for the benefit of the members of the Timber Workers Union who are in jail In Lake Charles, this state. awaiting trial on oc- tober on the charge of murder in con nection with the Grabow riot July T. Socialist leaders said that they sought only to insure fair trial for the union men.
 Turin.-Lieutenant Reganozzi. while piloting a new aeroplane today, fell from a height of 230 feet. He was crushed to death under the wreckage.
 Ely, Nev.-A strike of the 5000 copper miners in the Ely district will not be called unless state troops are called into service at Bingham. The Ely miners be- lieve their demands will be granted by the company.
 Shreveport, La-The First State bank at Leesville, La, was closed today at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
UNIONS |NDORSE
 GENERAL STRIKE Augusta Unions Demand Removal of Police
 From Cars

Augusta, Ga, September 25.--A general sympathetic strike by all unions affiliated with the Local Federation of Trades, un- less police are withdrawn from cars being operated by the Street Railway company during the present strike. was indorsed at a mass meeting of labor people to- night.
 A committee. composed of one represen- tatlve from each union in the federation. was named to call upon the mayor aud | chief of police tomorrow and demand the removal of the police from the cars. n the demands are refused the question of a general sympathetic strike will bs put to vote by the unions interested.
 After the nfeating the strike sympathiz- CTS marched back and fourth on Broad street
 Mayor Barrett stated tonight when in- formed of the action Of the meeting that it was the duty of the city authorities to protect life and property of citizens and enterprises. He intimated that the police would not be withdrawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Two Waive Examination

Douglas. Arz, September 25.-R. II. Mcdonald and D. l. Mahoney waived examination and were held for hearing in bonds of $500 each by United States Commissioner Samies today on a charge of violating the neutrality laws at El Paso last June. The charges are said 10 he based on informa ton supplied by F. l.. Carpentier, a former secret agent of the Madero government. who Is in jail at Fl Paso on similar charges,
 It is said the United States depart ment of justice. as the result of Car pentier's statement, is in possession of evidence duplicating high officials of the Madero government, as well as the two Americans held today in a plot to blow up bridges of the Mexican Gen. tral railway last June with the object of trapping Orozco at Bachimba.
 Before being held O nthe charge of violations of neutrality at Fl Paso, Mcdonald. Mahoney and E. $. Reilly were given a hearing today on charges of neutrality violations at this point, occurring a few weeks ago. These charges were dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Results Expected

Washington, September 25.--Officials here are inclined to believe that import ant results may follow the projected offer of amnesty by President Madero of Mex leo to General Orozco, as the rebel lead CTS forces appear to be rapidly dislnte- grating and deserting across the line into America. It is surmised that President Madero, who was reluctant to adopt this course, has concluded to do so in order to be able to concentrate the entire Mex ican army upon the pursuit and extermi- nation of the Zapatistas, whose audacious forays have at times brought them &C., tually within sight of the capital.
 State department agents today reported that the situation at Nacozari and Fl Tigre is again becoming serious These places have been several times attacked and beseiged by rebels, who have even succeeded in capturing and holding them temporarily. Now they appear to be suf- fering from the activities of small bands of rebels, who are securing the country on picked horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
GERMANY TROUBLED BY HIGH MEAT PRICES

Berlin. September 25.--It is official ly announced that the Prussian -gov- ernment.A which has the deciding voice in the Bundesrat. has drawn up pro- posals to alleviate the meat situation. These will be submitted to the Buni- esrat in a few days. Details are with held but according to a speech at Ba- den of the minister of the interior a reduction of duties on meat or the irn- portation of Argentine beef is out of the question.
 The principal hope lies in facilitating the import of live stock from Scandi- navia by the reduction of freights and some modificat ton of inspection reguIa- tioDs under which the importation of cold storage beef. particularly Aus tralian beef. Is impossible.
 A dispatch from Frankfort says an American firm has contracted with the municipality to deliver in Holland beef at 52 pfennings G3 cents) a pound, which is to be retailed at three-quar ters the prevailing prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
DOCTORS MEET NEXT
 IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Mobile. September 25.-Dr. Scale Har- rls. secretary of the Southern Medical association. announced tonight that the next meeting will take place in Jack sonyille. Fla, November F, 13 and If. Dr. Harris also announced the appoint ment of a committee for the study and prevention Of malaria, named by pr. J. M. Jackson of Miami, Fla, president of the associaticn as follows:
 pr. Charles F. Craig. United States army. Washington. D. C.. chairman; pr. Graham E. Henson. Crescent City. Fla. secretary; Dr. k. Von Esdorf, United States public health. Moblle Dr. Will liam Krauss. Memphis, Tenn; Dr. Creighton Wellman. New Orleans Dr. William II. Deaderick, Marianne. Ark. Dr. W. s. Thayer, Baltimore; Dr. Scale Harris. Mobile; Dr. c. c. Bass, New or leans
 pr, Henson, a member of the commits tee, estimates that there are annually in Alabama more than I0,000 casag of ma lara: that there are TO deaths sIpd that tue disease costs the state s2.QsllD00 an- nually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

direction of State Bank Examiner Wn- liam l.. Young. after an inquiry, which Mir. Young declares. disclosed poor management and not properly secured loans. The assets of tho institution are estimated at si0o0oO and liabilities the same.
 Toulon, France.--A new 75 mllimetfe gun designed for the destruction of aero planes was tested today and proved most satisfactory. An aeroplane, lowed by a destroyer was ridded with shells st height of more than 1j00 metres (about 5000 feet.
 Baltimore. Md.-rhe Farmers National Congress proposes to become a national country life federation" It would fed crate all state and national organizations interested in rural life. J. II. Kimble. secretary of the Congress, today IS issuing invitations to thousands of persons inter- ested in state, interstate and national so- cieties. These will be asked to attend the congress at New Orleans, November ', to vote on the change in constitution neces- sary to bring about the new organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
REVIVAL SERVICES
 VERY SUCCESSFUL

The revival services at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church are growing in interest and attracting larger crowds every night. Last night the Rev. J. O. Hanes preached on Soul Winning and many of the congregation ayowed theis' intentions of becoming more active in this character of Christian work. A chill drens' and young peoples meeting will be held at Il o'clock Saturday morning and an old-fashioned love feast will be held at 3:S0 o'clock Sunday afternoon, 10 which all are invited.
 The singing under the leadership of the Rev. A. J. Notes.-The is proving q valuable feature of the services and the male quartet Is causing much favorable comment. This quartet. under the leader ship Of Mir Notes.-The. will sing at the services tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Deaths and Funerals
John Scott Marks

John Scott Marks, aged 58 years, died yesterday at noon at his late residence, deceased had been an invalid for years. and was a nephew of the late Mrs. Bragg of Montgomery The funeral services will be conducted this after noon from the residence. Interment at Elmwood cemetery by the Johns Un- dertaking company. The following gentlemen have been selected as pail bearers: Alex Cecil, Jack Majors, w. II. Nevins, Harry ". Coffin, Gordon Rob inson and Gentry Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

-----------------~------ -----~~~---~-~-----~--~--- Mcdowell appeared again. This time the crowd would not listen. Five min utes more and Colonel Roosevelt ca- pitulated. He came out on the bal cony, thanked the crowd and added
 Now, I want to act as town crier myself. If there are any of the crowd I went bear hunting with here, I want to see them. want them to come right up and talk about bears. "
 The hunters were there and Colonel Roosevelt sat up for another hour talk ing over his famous bear hunt in Ten nessee when he was President. He spent two weeks on the hunt without sec ing a bear. In desperation the hunters corralled a tame bear and placed it where the President would find it. But the President refused to shoot He said he knew enough about bears to tell Il tame one when he saw it.
 Colonel Roosevelt will make a non partisan speech in the morning before the Interstate Levee association here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
FORMER JEFFERSON COUNTY
 MAN KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Texarkana. Ark, September 25.-Spe- cial.)--W. l.. Brown, a farmer of Cerro- gardo, formerly of Jefferson county, Ala bama, was instantly killed by lightning while picking cotton in his field about o'clock Tuesday morning. Persons near MT. Brown at the time were unhurt. They say that small cloud appeared and shortly thereafter lightning shot through the heavens, the detonation following in- dicating that the bolt had struck nearby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Needs Peoples Assistance

Meridian, Conn.,, September 25.-In- troduced by Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly here today "as the next Presl- dent" Governor Wilson said:
 "I am sure you believe everything Mir Reilly says. Therefore I accept his word for it that I am going to be the next President of the United States, but not without your assistance for 1t will be necessary if that event is to be celebrated. l do not want you to take part in 1t unless you actually be- lieve in it. unless you actually believe that the democratic party stands for bringing the government back to the people themselves, because that is the only safe thing for every member of the community We cannot afford to let some people play the game that all of us ought to play in order to con- trol the government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Hughes Plurality 10000
 Tn the Ne7v Jersey Primary;
 Bench Warrant for Nugent

Newark, N. J., September 25.-Wnliam Hughes, whose candidacy for nomination by the democrats for United States sen ator was favored by Governor Wilson, won over James Smith, Jr.. who was strongly opposed by the governor by about 5000 votes. according to these latest returns available tonight from yesterday S primaries.
 Tonights figures indicated that Essex MT. Smiths home county was the only one of 2i counties in the state which went against the governors choice
 Newark, N. J., September 25.-As an out growth of wrangle at the polls here Tuesday a bench warrant was sworn out today for James Nugent, chairman of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Mormon Seized

Salt Lake City, Utah, September 25.- The seizure of young man for ransom by Mexican rebels is announced ia a telegram received today by the first pres idency of the Mormon church from Ju- nius Romney, it's representative at Fl Paso, Tex. The dispatch says:
 ''Rojas rebels footed Bowman's camp in Sonora day before yesterday Took Bomar Bowman prisoner and are holding him for ransom Sl00o. Rebels. about 300 in all, marched south from Colonia Pach- echo Yesterday and took MT. Bowman with them into Chihuahua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Snead's Children Guarded

Calvert, Tex, September 23.-Mrs. Lena Snead, wife of John Beal Snead, who on her account killed Capt Albert Boyce at Fort Worth, and Albert Boyce, Jr, at Amarillo, is living quietly on the Sneai plantation a few miles from here. Her husband was with her up to the minute he left for Amarillo, where he killed Boyce about to days ago. Mrs Sneads s sister came last week It was her report ed intention to take Mrs. Snead and the children home with her. According to reports here, she was told that Mrs Snead could go with her, but that the children could not be removed. The chill dren are being guarded. The sister re- turned home unaccompanied day or two later. It was impossible to obtain any in- formation here relative to Mrs. Snead's future plans. She cannot be seen nor will those with whom she is staying talt about the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
NEWLIN SPEAKS
 TO PROHIBITIONISTS

Atlanta. September 25.-Charles F. New lin of Indiana, prohibition leader and lecturer, was the principal speaker at the state convention of the prohibition party here today. In his address he crit icised the attitude of Senator Hoke Smith Of Georgis. Colonel Roosevelt and others on the prohibition question.
 w. A. Nanny of Brunswick was elect ed chairman; George Gordon, Atlanta secretary. and w. s. Witham, Atlanta. treasurer. An electoral ticket also was named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Mrs. 0. A. Powell

The remains of Mrs o. A. Powell, who died September 24 in Fletcher, N. C., will arrive in the city this morning over the Alabama Great Southern. Services over the remains will be held this afternoon at S:3o o'clock from the residence of her sis- ter, Mrs. George Wheeler, 1915 Avenue H. The interment will be made at Elmwood cemetery by Shaw & Sons.
 The following gentlemen have been chosen to act as pallbearers: Oliver Chal- ifoux, c. yalcourt. M. H. Maxim, George M Smallrdge, Charles ]. Sharp F. H. Nunnahy and C. J. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Upon investigation the body of MT. Brown was found. Burns about the chest of the dead man denoted that he received the full force of the lightning. His shirt was'to into strips and his shoes ripped from his feet The body was embaimed In preparation to be sent to point near Birmingham, to which place it will De started tomorrow morning.
 MT Brown was 24 years of age and Is survived by a widow and one child his parents. who reside in Florida, and sev- eral brothers and sisters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Big Crowds Greet Him

South Norwallx Conn, September B. Crowds greeted Governor Wilson every where on his invasion into New Englayd today I'm a very poor hand at making rear platform speeches. the governor said, because thereeare so many big questions to talk about on such a small foothold, but the whole thing is plain"
 Wont you have the train delayed ?' was asked.
 No, I'm not in cahoots with the rail- roads," Mr. Wilson replied
 well leave that to Teddy answered the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Rebels Routed

Tiangistengo, Mexico, September 25.- The force of Zapatistas who defeated the federal troops here and seized and sacked the town, were routed by a reinforce ment of government soldiers commanded by Colonel Jasso, and the federals are again in control. The rebels, satisfied with the loot they had secured made but little opposition. They retreated to the mountains with cheers for Orozco and Zapata.
 Colonel Jasso found the town almost deserted, practically all the inhabitants having fled, and many houses burned. Several young women are reported to have been carried off by the rebels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
W. ]. Conniff

The remains of William J. Conniff, aged 4S years, who died early Wednesday morn- ing at a local hospital. are being held at the parlors of I.ige Loy, pending funeral | arrangements, which are to be announced later.
 MT. Conniff was well known lawyer of this city, having been a member of
 the law firm of Connif 8, Prosch, 2024h
 Third avenue. He lived at East Lake, 1916 | Walker avenue, and is survived by wife
 and several small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Caroline Perkins

Caroline Perkins. the 14-year-old daugh- ter of pr. and Mrs. w. D. Perkins, 15ls South Nineteenth street, died at 1 o'clock this morning after long and finger ing illness during which the child had been treated at the Johns Hopkins hos pitai and other institutions. The funeral arrangements will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

democratic county committee and sup porter of former United States Senator James Smith. Jr.. who was defeated in tlN> primaries. MT. Nugent was democratic state chairman until busted after a con test with Governor Wilson.
 The complaints against Nugent are two brought by two detectives. Policemen are accused of intimidatng voters. After they had taken their prisoners the county detective alleges Nugent sprang to the runningboard of their automobile, lunged at one of the detectives with 0 blackjack and dragged the prisoners from the ma chine. A plain clothes man then came ul to them, they aver, and told them to flee. This they did. they testified. Mir. Nugent
 is related by marriage to ex-Senator Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26

Charleston. W. Va. September 25.-
 Report reached here tonight from the military headquarters at Paint Creek Junction that large force had at tackled the outposts of Company l.
 First infantry. near Keeferton, Fay ette county. which is within the mar tial law zone. It Is also reported that several of the attacking force had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Speaks in Hartford

Hartford. Conn.,, September 25.-Taking the direct primary system as an Illus trstfon of progressive acts, Governor Wilson held it forth as an example of a triumph over bipartisan political ma chine. The governor said parenthetlcally that after years of study in New Jersey he was reassured as to its successful operation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
300 MONGOLS ARE
 REPORTED SLAIN

St. Petersburg, September 25.--A dis patch from Tsitsikhar. Manchuria, says that e detachment of Chinese troops on their way to Mongolia encountered d body of Mcngols near Yangtsungsien. Three hundred of the Mongols were killed and 800 cattle captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
Troops Attacked in West
 Virginia Coal Strike

injured but that the militia escaped harm
 The company was reinforced and pursued the attackers over the moun- tain. A special train with one com pany from Paint Creek Junction has been sent to the scene, a distance of 20 miles. The wires were cut imnle- diately after the report of the shooting was received at headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
DIPLOMATS ANXIOUS
 OVER SITUATION Great Delicacy Will Be Needed to Avert Bal
 kan Outbreak

London. September 25.--Diplomats here today are perturbed over the Bal Han situation. All tho ingenuity of tho TarKish diplomats, 1t is said, will have to be brought to bear to avert an out break. Turkeys decision to hold mill itary maneuvers in the villayet of Adranople, which the Bulgarians arc considered likely to look upon as q key Is not averse to a diversion which would allow peace to be signed with Italy under cover of the treaty for tho protection of the Turkish frontiers The danger of the situation places 1t in the forefront of the conversations at Balmoral between King George and Sergius Sazonoff, the Russian foreign minister It is understood Russia will propose the adoption of an Anglo Russia scheme of reform for submis- sion to the powers.
 ! Constantinople, September 25.--Ap- prehension has been aroused in diplo- matic circles here in regard to the de- cision of the Turkish government to hold extensive army maneuvers in oc- tober in the villayet of Adrianople. lt is said that 50,000 troops are to be put aneld. It is thought that at the pres ent juncture this action may furnish Bulgaria with pretext to proceed with the concentration Of its army or al tentatively that t may endanger the Bulgarian cabinet.
 Belgrade, Servia. September 25.-A grave frontier incident occurred today when six fully equipped Austrian sol diers were arrested. Seryian frontier guards made the capture. They were charged with espionage. The Austrian soldiers belonged to the garrison of the Hungaian town Pancsova, about 10 versts to the northeast of the capital of Servia.
 Sofia, Bulgaria, September, 25.--An- other frontier engagement between the Turks and Bulgarians is reported to have occurred near the Hamambunar post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
E. A. Tucker

The funeral of E. A. Tucker, aged 4s years, who died late Tuesday evening at l8021s First avenue was conducted yes- terday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock from his late residence in Avondale. The interment vas made at Union Hill cemetery by Lige Loy