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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
OWNER
 REACHES ATLANTA

Atlanta, June 17.-For the purpose of interesting Atlanta and other south ern capitalists in the Seaboard Air Line railroad, s. Davies Warfield of Bal timore, head of the syndicate which recently purchased a controlling in- terest in that road, conferred with cap italists here today.
 According to Mir. Warfield the pur- chase of the Seaboard is a plan of the Southern Settlement and Development association. organized several months ago at Baltimore by governors of eight southern states and several score of prominent business men.
 "The Seaboard deal Is the first big step we have taken in the develop ment work" said MT. Warfeld.
 Tt will offer almost unlimited op- portunities for the commercial and in- dustrial evolution we have in view"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
MILLIONAIRE AND
 BRIDE KILLED

Erie, Pa, June 17-T. A. Snider, millionaire manufacturer of Cincinnati and wife, who were on their honey moon, were instantly killed late today when their auto was struck by fast train at a crossing near here. Miss Ethel Stanton. a daughter of Mrs. Sni- der, was seriously hurt, while the chauffeur, Halrod Leok, escaped with minor injuries.
 The bodies of MT. and Mrs. Snider were terribly mutilated.
 Cincinnati, June TIT. A. Snider. who, with his bride of three months, was killed this afternoon at Erie Pa. when a train struck their auto, was a retired millionaire preserve manufac- turer of this city. This was his sec ond marriage. Snider was 70 years of age, and his wife 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18

Chicago, June 17.--At a mass meeting of uncontested Roosevelt delegates called together after Il o'clock tonight thous- and word protest was wired to President Taft against the announced intention of Victor Rosewater, chairman of the na- tional committee, to allow the contested delegates to vote on their own cases
 The meeting was attended by all who could be drummed together at the late hour and all were invited to sign the document.
 MT. Taft is asked to use his influence in this crisis to prevent such action by MT. Rosewatef. It Is claimed by the protestants that there are about TO delegates whose seats are seriously in question and who are generally regarded as not honestly entitled to vote in the convention. It is urged as contrary to justice and to parliamentary law that these contested delegates should vote on their own cases. They will in effect so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
.FEDERALS BEATEN
 BACK BY REBELS
Skirmishes Along ConchOs River Renewed at Noon
 Yesterday

At the Rebel Front. La Cruz. Mexico, June 17.-Three times today 20oo federals cavalry, under General Rabago. forming the vanguard of General Huertas forces, pressed north toward this town only to be returned by the stubborn resistance of the rebel front under Colonel Rojas
 skirmishes which began yesterday along the Conchos river were resumed at noon today with the result that in less than two hours the federals had retired. Neither side lost heavily though the fire was at times heavy, the government troops having several machine guns In action and the rebels using effectively a 70 millimetre cannon.
 General Fernandez of the rebels, began the fighting along the Conchos river just outside of this village. Reinforcements were soon sent to him. General lnez Salazar, although i'll. left his bed. per- sonally to direct the rebel maneuvers. The rebels numbered 1500.
 The main federal co~umns of 800 men are at Santa Rosalia, only nine miles from the scene of today's fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18

Planned to operate in the large and rich field between the lines of commercial banking and the ordinary position occupied by the building and loan associations. a field rich In prof table possibilities, the Columbia Loan and Investment company, with an au- thorized capitalization of $l0O,0O0 has perfected it's organization with the view of enlarging it's scope and activi- tics.
 A group of conservative and suc- cessful bankers. capitalists and busi- ness men have become stockholders and compose the officers and directors of the company
 The president of the Columbia Loan and Investment company is MT F. W. Dixon, president of the Security Savings and Loan company.
 Messrs. R. V. Mobley and R. B Tarpley, officers of the Security Saw ings and Loan company, are vice pres ident and secretary of the Columbia Loan and Investment com pany, respectively.
 The directorate of the company is composed or messIbs DiNVn, 1r VI. MobIey, M. D.. John T. Reid. capital ist: W. J. Rushton. president Birming- ham Ice factory; R. W. Waldrop. M. D.. Bessemer. Ala; John B. Weakley, attorney at law, and r. G. Mcconnell, yiee president Peoples Telephone com pany.
 In addition a number of other prom inent and successful men are numbered among its stockholders.
 The Columbia Loan and Invest ment company will be quartered in the handsome new home of the Se- curlty Savings and Loan company 2l09 Second avenne. but the operation of the two companies will be entirely distinct, and the purposes and policies of each one will be individual
 As is well known. the Security Saw ings & Loan Co, under the manage ment of r. w. Dixon, it's president, has been one of the most successful financial institutions of the city. op- erating under the building and loan act" It's business Is devoted entirely to loans on improved real estate, or for the improvement of realty hold ings.
 The Columbia Loan & Investment Co, however, will operate in an en- tirely different and new field with ex- tremely profitable possibilities. In de- tan the purposes of the company will be to handle mortgage papers on its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
PRESIDENT TAFT
 IS TAKING II EASY
Visitors Express Surprise at His Cheerfulness and
 Vig0r

Washington. June 17.-callers at the White House today never could have guessed from Presideht Taft's manner that the republican national convention is only few hours away. Some of the Presidents visitors who had not seen him for weeks expressed surprise at his eheerfulness and vigor and some of those who expected to hear him talk politics came away disappointed.
 Until luncheon time the President at tended to the busisess of his office. He sent a ringing veto message to congress on the army bill and read political tele- grams from his seeretary now in Chicago. This afternoon the President played golf with Secretary Knox and tonight gave a dinner to Dr. Orestes Ferrara, speaker of the Cuban House of Representatives. The Presidents interest in the outcome of the convention was not lacking. but he declared he was convinced he would be nominated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
J. O. BRYANT, JR., DIES
 IN GREENVILLE
Methodist Revival Closed Sunday Night-Great Preparations Be- ing Made for the Fourth

Greenvlle, June T.-(Special.)-J. O. Bryant Jr., died at the home of his pa rents. MT. and Mrs. J. 0. Bryant, this morning at 8 o'clock. MT. Bryant was about g years of age at the time of his death. Before he lost his health he held a responsible position with the United Radi- ator company at Birmingham. He was a member of the Christian church.
 The Methodist revival came to a close last night. All the other local churches of other denominations called off their reg ular evening services. A very large con- gregation heard the Rev. E. c. Moore His sermon was listened to with close attention, and proved benefit to his hearers.
 The advertising contract of the Fourth celebration in Greenville has been award ed to Moncrief Bill Posting company of Greenville. A large amount of ltho- graphs, handbills and other advertising matter has been purchased and will be put out this week. The Fourth promises to be the biggest day of the history of Greenville, and plans are being arranged for the entertainment of from 30oo to 5000 visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
Landowners Win Big
 Suit Against GoOernment

Archer case. By the Mrs. Mary E. Hughes case. decided today, the owners Of lands placed between the levee and the river low water bank in the arti- ficial channel have won. Mrs. Hughes being given a judgment for s90,000, as the value of her timber land plan- tation.
 The government, however, won by divided court in the W. Jackson case, involving the lands located between the improved levee system on the west bank and the foothills on the east bank, between viclxsburg and Baton Rouge. The court divided in this Jackson case on conclusions of law. although 1t found values to the amount of s12T,951 in favor of the landowners A question left open in this case was whether the foothills on the east bank have been adopted by the government in the place of building levees and used as such natural protection. which gov ernment counsel has not denied. The property owners have been represent ed by waitman II. Conaway and the government by John Q. Thompson and William w Scott. All the cases will be appealed to the supreme court for hear ing next October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
s4o.sss.41
Liabilities
s4o.sas.4l

In It's organization no "promotion'' expenses were incurred and no com missions are 10 be paid any one for selling its stock. already quoted at slight rise" over par. a rare record for concern of this character.
 The Columbia Loan 6 Investment company is based on the participating rlan and every share of stock issued constitutes a part of a mortgage or other loan and begins at once to earn good interest.
 The board of directors of the com pany recently decided to dispose of limited amount of the treasury stock of the company, with the determine ton to Increase the paid-ln capitaliza- tion to N00.000 as soon as possible, in order to meet the demands made almost daily for more loans, on abso- lutely safe security. than can be at present met.
 Entering distinctive field. with it's officers and directors widely known throughout the district for their sue cess and integrity, under efficient and economical management. the Colum- bia Loan & Investment Company Is regarded as another strong unit in the financial enterprises of Greater Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
ROOSEVELT DELEGATES SEND
 LENGTHY PROTEST TO TAFT

vote if they vote on the temporary or ganization of the convention"
 The protest proceeds:
 "A nomination by a convention so made up could not command the respect of the American people.
 Tt is our desire to appeal from the biased factional decision of a national committed to the 1000 contested delegates who represent the republican party of today.
 we are threatened with a denial of the right to make that appeal This threat will not be carried out unless you at least tacitly consent to 1t. A word from you will transform the republican convention from a notoriously placked to genuine representative body. VIII you in the interests of the honor and integrity of the people say that word?'
 The telegram concludes:
 "In this crisis in the history. not only of the republican party, but of free gov ernment will you remove this blot from the republican party by calling on your supporters in this convention to disavow this action of the national committee?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18

Chicago, June 17.-Members of the new republican national committee were se- lected at caucus of various state delega- tions in meetings today and tonight, and in some instances the delegates post poned the selection until just before the convention meets tomorrow and some may not be elected until the closing days of the convention.
 The list of those now elected Is: Ala bama. P. D. Barker O. Arizona, Ralph II. Cameron; Arkansas, -; California, Meyer Lssner; Colorado, Simon Guggen- helm; Connecticut, Charles F. BroolSer (') Delaware, T. Colvin; Florida, Henry S. Chubb O: Georgia, Henry S. Jackson; Idaho, John w. Hart; Illinois, Roy O.. West; Indiana, James P. Goodrich; Iowa. J. T. Adams; Kansas, -; Kentucky
 -; Louisiana, -; Maine, Fred erick Hale; Maryland, ". P. Jackson O; Massachusetts, -; Michigan, Charles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
GOFORTH MAY BE
 RELEASED ON BOND
Prisoner Under Indictment
 for Murder in EtOwah
CHILD BADLY BITTEN
to Be Improved in Gadsden. Boy Scouts on Outing-Griggs Looks Over Field-Stephens
 in Chicago-Incorporation

Gadsden June 17.-(Special. .)-Wiley Go- forth, who is under indictment for the murder of Nicholas Shentzen. will prob ably be given his liberty on bond within a few days. His bond now stands at s25oo but it is understood that the judge has practically agreed to make a further reduction and that the bond will be made.
 To Improve Cemetery
 The Ladies Cemetery association or ganized for the purpose of improving For est cemetery held meeting Saturday and elected officers and discussed ways and means for raising the funds for the work to be undertaken. The officers se- lected are: President. Mrs. c. r. Cross; vice president, Mrs. C. l.. Gum; secre- tary, Mrs. Joseph Balfour; treasurer, Mrs. Carl Lay. Another meeting will be held next week.
 Articles of Incorporation
 Articles of incorporation for the Stz Hardware company were filed with the probate judge today. The company has a capital stock of Sl5OO0, and will en- gage in the retail hardware business in this city. The officers are: J. P. Sitz, president; c. II. Echols. vice president; Frank Sitz, secretary and treasurer A lease has been secured by the company on the Hagin building at the corner of Broad and Fifth streets, opposite the First National bank, and active business operations will begin about the first of August.
 Child Horribly Bitten
 During dog fight at Guntersvllle on Saturday the little 12-year-old daughter of Emmet Kerney was almost torn to pieces. While the little girl was on the street the two dogs began fighting and crowded around her. and finally one of the brutes sprang and caught her by the throat. The attack was witnessed by several people who promptly came to her rescue and probably saved her life. As 1t was she is badly bruised and lacerated, but will recover.
 Boy Scouts on Outing
 Fourteen members of the Boy Scouts of this city left today for an outing at Lit tie river. The boys were accompanied by the Rev. George w. Read of the First Methodist Episcopal church, who has been their leader and taken great interest in the scout work. The boys going are: Howell Cross, Charles P. Smth, Jr., AL bert Rogers. Norton Pritchard, William George, John George Lawrence Pulling ton. Willie Joe Fullington. Bernard Herz- berg, Q. Davidson, Joseph Lewis Rob- ert Schuler, Lon Hicks, Frank Cottle.
 Griggs Looks Over Field W. c. Griggs of Birmingham, who was recently elected as superintendent of the city schools. spent Saturday in the city oonfering with members of the school board. MT. Grggs will be in the city permanently after the first of July to take personal charge of the school work.
 Stephens in Chicago
 Postmaster Thomas II. Stephens of this city has gone to Chicago to attend the republican national convention. The strain in the Chicago convention is well reflected here In the Taft and Roosevelt forces who are both "up In the air" over the probable result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18

(Confinued from Page One) arc no signs of disorder in any of the other provinces.
 Ramirez's Review
 Presidential Secretary Ramirez in re- viewing the situation tonight said;
 "It is absolutely false that the gov ernment Is trying to raise loan on account of war expenses. There are enough funds in the treasury to meet all expenses. which have not been great Colonel Ferrara declared truth fully that he did not go to Washington on a financial mission and the state ment published in the United States to that effect Is merely canard invented here to hurt the government"
 The steamship Moro Castle, which arrived today, brought 200 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition. The supplies were dispatched tonight by the cruiser Patria, which sailed for Santiago.
 General Monteagudo in a messag ge to President Gomez tonight said that the reports of the Restitution of the recon centrados have been exaggerated and that he has issued an ordeg permit ting the refugees in the small towns to return to their homes with the prom ise of military protection. He said he expected that within a week all the refugees will have returned to their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
STATE OFFICIALS
 GO TO BALTIMORE
 NEXT SATURDAY

Montgomery. June T.-tSpecial )--State officials who will attend the national democratic convention in Baltimore will leave Montgomery on next Saturday night on the Montgomery Boosters Special" which will carry about 300 people to the big fconvention. The special train will carry people from middle and south Ala bama. Governor O'Neal will be among those who will go to Baltimore on the Boosters" train. and the other state of- ficials who will take the trip are as fol- lows: State Auditor C. Brooks Smith. AA torney General Robert C. Brickel. Su- perintendent of Education Henry J. Will lingham and probably others from the state house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
Another Threat

Santiago. Cuba, June 17.-Juio Anto- .nanch, the rebel leader, who on Saturday ordered all whites to leave the vicinity of Ell Cobre, issued manifesto today stating he will hang any person approach mig him with a suggestion that he should surrender.
 Cot Francisco Valiente, commander of a detachment of government troops. reports that 15O rebels have surrendered at Jurus- diccion in Oriente province. He said the rebels are completely disorganized and divided into small groups. Captain Ig- lesias reports that he has scattered three bands of rebels near Olimpo in Oriente proyine, and that their leader was killed The belief is prevalent that the revolt will be quelled within few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
International Show Opens

London, June 1.-The International horse show opened at Olympia this morn ing and will continue until June 20. Though some of the older American ex- hibitors are absent, others have taken their places. Judge ". M. Moore. Walter Winans and Miss Mona Bum. a Cana dian, are the leading transatlantic ex- hibitors. Judge Moore brought over from America 45 horses and will be keen competitor In all harness classes in winch Alfred c. Vanderbilt is also exhibiting.
 King George Is displaying interest in the show and besides exhibiting horses from the royal stables at Windsor. Sandring- ham and Balmoreal. has sent the famous Hanovarian cream ponies, which draw the state coach in royal processions, and the black horses used on other cere- monial occasones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
Columbia Loan & Investment
 Company Organized to
 Enter Profitable Field
Strong and Successful Bankers Prominent in Formation of New
 Financial Institution Along Conservative Lines

own account, negotiate loans for oth- CTS charging commissions for It's serv- lees, finance companies and indi- viduals and to represent foreign com panies fin the placing of money in the Birmingham district, also loaning money on such other lines as the board of directors may determine may be done with absolute safety.
 The Columbia Loan & Investment Company has been In operation for some time, in reality and has paid 4 per cent dividends regularly on each July first and January first. remark able showing when 1t is considered it's organization and initial activity have been accomplished without ostentation or demonstration.
 Its financial condition Is interesting ly illustrated by the following state- ment. for the quarter ending March 30. last
 Loans secured by mortgages
 elc s.......H., ......H.. s3f, o40.60 Real estate owned .......... 2,OS7.S0 Cash on hand and in bank.. 9O2.s6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
HERRICK SPEAKS AT
 BRILLIANT BANQUET

Paris, June 1.-The Franco-American committee gave dinner tonight in honor of the Champlain delegation which visited the United States and Canada a short time ago. Premier Poincare presided and the American ambassador, Myron T. Her rick, and a large number of distinguished Frenchmen and Americans were present
 The premier conferred upon Raoul Dan durand of the Canadian senate, the dec- oration of commander of the legion of honor.
 Senator Dandurand was created a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1891 It Is understood that several Americans will be decorated later to commemorate the visit of the French delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
FEW RETURNS FROM
 MAINE ELECTION

Portland, Me, June T.-Although but one small city had been reported at Il o'clock tonight, the vote of that city and of nearly $50 of the 5O1 towns and planta- tions then at hand gave former Gen. gressman Edwin c. Burleigh of Augusta a considerable margin over his two op- ponents, Herbert M. Heath of Augusta, and Frederick Powers of Houlton in the contest for the republican preferential vote for United States senator.
 For the republican nomination for gov ernor William T. Hains of Watervile had q lead over Frederic Boothby of Port land and Albert II. Shaw of Both. The vote was light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
American Immortals

Washington. June 17.-American "im- mortas" would be created under the na- tional institute of arts and letters bill which passed the House today. The bill which has yet to pass the Senate. would give the institute a charter in the Dis trict of Columbia.
 Included in the list of immortals are artists, authors, musicians and other con tributors to American education. Theo- dore Roosevelt is named and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is the only member of Congress so honored. George Ade and the galaxy of Indiana authors are in the list. The House. however. struck from the list the name of Francis D. Millet, the celebrated artist who went down with the Titanic and inserted fin his place the name of Albert Jaeger of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
NO CLAIMS FOR
 AMERICANS DEATH

Fl Paso. Texas. June 17.-Not an attor- ney or claimant for damages from Mexi- co for relatives killed or wounded in Fl Paso during the battle of Juarez a year ago. appeared at the Mexican consulate today late in response to the call of Mex and present their claims and evidence. The claimants declare it is case for the American state department to press, and pending efforts now being made in Con- gress to have the American state depart nent take up these claims. all claimants are waiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
PAPERS WILL GET
 DIRECT RACE NEWS

Lexington, Ky. June 17.-Race results would be available to newspapers by tel egraph service direct from each of the Kentucky tracks under an amendment to its rules the Kentucky state racing com mission will consider at it's July meeting This amendment. as well as one provid- ing a maximum penalty of s25o for vio- iation of any commission rule was pre- sented today and both went over.
 The committee was reorganized today with Colonel Milton H. Young chairman Major F. A Daingerfield vice president, and Chas. r. Grainger. new member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-18
NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN
 CHOSEN BY DELEGATIONS

B. Warren; Minnesota, l. A. Caswell; Mississippi, L. B. Mosely e: Missouri, Thomas J. Niedringhaus: Montana, -; Nebraska, R. B. Howell; Nevada. H. B.. Maxson: New Hampshire. Fred w. Esta- brook @; New Jersey Borden Whiting; New Mexico, Solomon Luna: New York,
 -: North Carolina, Richmond Pear son; North Dakota, Thomas F. Marshall Ohio. Walter F. Brown; Oklahoma, George R. Priestly Oregon, -; Pennsylvania, William Finn; Rhode Isl- and, ; South Carolina, -; South Dakota, Thomas Thorson c) Ten nessee, will be chosen after adoption of credentials committee report; Texas, H. F. McGregor; Utah, C.. E. Loose C); Yer mont, John l.. Lewis; Virginia, Alvah IT Martin @; Washington. s. A. Per kins (") West Virginia, William Seymour Edwards: Wisconsin, -; Wyoming, George F. Pexton @; Alaska, Louis P. Shackleford a; District of Columbia,
 -; Hawaii Charles A. Rice; Philll- pines, -; Porto Rico, -.