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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
TEN YEARS OF ALABAMA

1865--1874

The tribes of savages who cherish no traditions are very few and those the lowest in the scale of life.
 There is a deeper import in the legend
 Told our infant years,
 Than lies in that truth we live to learn. '
 The carpet baggers and scalawags Of Alabama were of the same cloth" as the Congress at Washington that set them up here. Here the gang met their de- scrts long ego and is gone There they die and leave no successors. Here and there is the ceaseless cry, Keep down the southern men for rising they will con- trol all.'
 General orders No. 76, from headquar- ters of Military district No. 3, signed John Pope. major general. United States army, dated Atlanta, Ga, October IS, 1867. or dered the people of sub-District Ala bama" to meet by their delegates in the capitol at Montgomery on Tuesday, the fifth day of November, and proceed to frame constitution" not as the conven- tion of its own free volition would, but according to the provisions of the acts above referred to-"
 At 12 meridian MT. Martin, carpet bag ger of Macon county, called the conven- ton to order. MT. Griffin. carpet bagger of Mobile, was made temporary chair man. MT. Keller, carpet bagger of Montgomery, moved to appoint MT. Bar Der, carpet hagger of Montgomery, tenn porary secretary.
 The roll call showed every delegate in his seat. Who were the delegates? Not a man in the state could stand in the gallery overhead and say that of the 12o he had ever seen or heard of a score. There were 16 negro delegates, two of the number could read and write, after a fashion. Tho constitutional convention was the reflected light of the Congress at Washington. In the election of dele gates in Barbour county, the negroes were marched to the polls in columns as in Marengo, before described. A four horse wagon load of arms was stationed In the court house square as the election pro- ceeded, and this with the connivance of the post commander The voting col- umn was also formed at Opelika for Lee county, In Russell county two whites voted for delegates and 1906 negroes. In Sumter county. 20 whites voted and 512s negroes In Mobile 112 whites voted and many thousands of negroes.
 General Pope walked into the conven- ton hall, was received with loud ap- plause, took his seat with the presiding officer and delivered a brief speech, of no weight General Swayne and Governor Patton were invited to seats on the floor. The convention was veritable bur iesuue, an absurd, unconscious mob. It was too ignorant to realize its imbecility and impotenoy.
 JOHN WITHERSPOON DUBoSE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23

Cincinnati, Miss Brawlton of Birmingham, Miss Bruner and Miss Coney of Savan- nah. Miss Young of Swannanoa. Miss Fol som of Asheville, Miss Thomas, the Misses Shuber, Misses Voss, Miss La Blanch, Miss Brockton of New Orleans; {; Messrs. Liambias of New Orleans, Sharp Of Birmingham, Kelly of Jacksonville, Wilson of Black mountain, Porter of Bilt- more, Folsom of Asheville, Patton, Smith, Orphing, Mccall of Swannanoa: Mrs. Marshall B. King of Alabama, MT. and Mrs. Gaston Myers of Virginia and MT. Rufus Alexander of Swannanoa. The number of young people who are at Swan nanoa and the vicinity for the season will shortly leave for their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
RETURNS TO FIND
 HIS MOTHER DEAD

Mounosyille, ". Va, August 22.-Ed- ward Grim. 19 years cid, of this place, attending Valparaiso school, spent a vaca- tion in Indiana with friends before start ing homo and he planned to surprise his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Joyner. He did not write to tell her when he would re- turn home. but Wednesday he quietly slipped into his mothers lawn and tip- tOed up to the window planning for a secret entrance. Peering through the win dow he saw dim light burning. He saw his mother clothed in a shroud in her coffin. She had died last Sunday. Mem bers of the family had been unable to locate young Grim not knowing where he was. The boy tainted at the sight and is in a serious condition from the nervous shock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23

Anne found Miss Lavinia on her knees bending over the Pansy bed in the front yard, Miss Lavinia had declared at the very beginning that she wouldn't leave the old house-no matter how bad the neighborhood became-unless she could have an old fashioned garden.
 So-
 They gave her a corner where the Lilac bushes nodded over the stone wall and the roses and the Golden Glow. the Helio- trope and the "Mignonette," blossomed and grew, and color ran riot and the gar dener lived and enjoyed her flowers?
 T knew you were coming" Miss La cvinia remarked without looking up.
 She was batting the earth around a sauoy little purple tinted pansy, from the roots of which the rain had washed ev- cry atom of soil away.
 Anne stopped down and kissed Miss Lavlnia's beautiful snow white hair and hugged her tight and told her how she lcved her.
 Don't you think?" Anne said that it is the most difficult thing in life to adopt one's self to circumstances? To renounce, as they say?'
 That depends" Miss Lavinia answered, as she gave the trowel a little twist, 'somewhat upon what you are renounc- ing. We are constantly called upon, my child, to renounce trivial things, that no one"
 But this wasn't trivial" Anne pro- tested. It's giving up & year in Paris the thing that I've planned and looked forward to and dreamed about and longed for all my life. My father thinks that I shouldn't leave my mother at home alone, and she cant go with me, but she insists that l go, and there it is! I've talked about it myself for six months, and what DO you suppose people will say when they hear I'm not going?"
 Miss Lavinia picked up the trowel again and moved on to the Mignonette bed a little farther away.
 "In tell you a little story" she said, which mayLe will help you to decide"
 DO you remember the name of a girl, e childhood friend of mine, Nancy Ran dolph. whom I've spoken to you about so often?" asked Miss Lavinia. This morning I read in the little paper from my old Virginia home town that she was oead. I have not seen Nancy since we were girls together, and that, my dear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
WORK BEGINS SOON ON |NTERURBAN LINE Understood Bonds Sold for Constructing New
 Road

Chattanooga, August 22.-(SpeciaL)- Local capitalists and traction men expect the immediate inauguration of actual work upon the contemplated electrical line be- tween Chattanooga and Birmingham. It Is stated here by reliable parties that contract has already been closed with the power plant at Hale's Bar, Tenn, for the necessary current.
 It is understood that more than S50l,0M worth of bonds have been sold and that sufficient capital is already in hand to guarantee the completion of the project.
 The new Y. W. C. A. building which is being erected here by popular subscrip- ton at a cost of s50,0OO will be ready for occupancy November 15 according to a statement by the building committee.
 The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway and the Cincinnati South ern railway have awarded the contract for the new viaduct over their tracks on McCallis avenue to the Chickamauga Quarry and Construction company of this city. The structure will cost approxi- mately $10O,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
TRIPLE TRAGEDY
 IS ROUNDED OUT

St. Louis, August 22.-A triple tragedy was rounded out today when the body of Gustav Kechner, with bullet hole through the head, was found on the grave of his wife. Camilla Kechner, who in July, 1911, was shot dead by Rudolph Karlsbers, a member of the Austrian nobility, when Kechner returned home one night to find the Austrian in a room with Mrs. kech- Ter. At the same time Karlsberg shot himself, dying two days later and severely wounding Kechner. Kechner. after long treatment in hospital, was discharged as we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
NOTES

Afo A1O
 Miss Harriet Fitts has returned from delighted visit to friends in Mo- bile, Meridian and coden
 MT and Mrs, Julian A. Gorham left yesterday afternoon for Wrightsville Beach, N. C., where the latter will re- main at the Seashore hotel until the end of September. MT. Gorham will return in few days Mrs. Gorham's s friends will be glad to learn that she has completely recovered from her re- cent illness.
 Mrs. Frank Bell, who has been the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. T. T. Wilson, in Chattanooga, returned home several days ago.
 Cards from MT. August Hirsch were received yesterday from Paris, where he Is spending several weeks.
 Mrs. A. B. Lawrence has returned from delightful western trip which included Denver Colorado Springs and other points.
 Mrs. M. V. Joseph Miss Rosalie Jo- seph and Mrs Henry Bernard have sent cards from Paris. They will be abroad until mid-october.
 Cobb Pouncey and Edward R. Cope land will spend the remainder of Au- gust at Biloxi. Pass Christian and oth- CT points on the gulf coast.
 Mrs. H. c. Sellers. Miss Ada James, Miss Francis Hancock, Mrs. ". L. Tur- ner and MT. Ross Hancock are attend ing the Baptist encampment at Pel- ham,
 Mrs. George R. Wright and children, Mary Catherine Wright and George Randolph Wright of Dallas, Tex, who have been spending several months in Birmingham, left for home yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
MIR. FULLER HOST
 AT A BOX PARTY

Miss Grace Sherrill and Miss Ethyl Cnrsbie of Hartselle. who are guests or Miss Lula Hargrove, were honorees last evening at a box party at the Majestic theatre. MT. T. J. Fuller was the host and the party included Miss Sherrill, Miss Corsbie Miss Hargrove, Miss Grace West brook, MT. Leslie Hit, MT. A. T. Fuller, Mr. W. P. Wait and the host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
MISS JOSEPHINE THOMAS
 GIVES A DANCING PARTY

In compliment to Miss Adah Ramsey of Enterprise, who Is visiting Mrs. Por- ter Florence, Miss Josephine Thomas was hostess yesterday evening at her home in West End. The residence was arranged for dancing and profuson of plants and flowers made a bright background for the attractive summer evening frocks worn by the young women of the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
TRUSTEES NAMED
 FOR INSANE HOSPITAL

Jackson, Miss, August 22.-(Special)- Governor Brewer has settled the troubles at the State Hospital for the Insane by accepting the resignations of O. J. White and J. B. Lusk and appointing Judge Rob ert B. Mayes of Jackson and J. W. Gran- tham of Terry as trustees in their places. These are both excellent gentlemen and good citizens, and will do all in their power for the betterment of the condition of the 400 unfortunates in their charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Watchman Found Dead

Nashville, August 22.-James H. Taylor. night watchman at the elevator of the Primer Coal company corner Eleventh and Johnston avenues was found dead at his place of employment today with ter rible gash in his head. Foul play is the theory on which the police are working. The blow was apparently dealt with a sharp instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Ambassador Recalled

Washington, August 22.-Baron Hengsl- muller von Hengervar. the Austrian ann bassador and dean of the diplomatic corps, ilas been recalled, according to unofficial notice given to the state department. The baron has reached the age of retirement, but probably he will be called upon to serve in the Austrian privy council. His successors name has not been mentioned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
BIRMINGHAM FOLK
 AT SWANNANOA, N. C.

Mrs. Charles Alexander gave a recep- ton with dancing the latter part of the week at her handsome home, Bellevue" at Swannanoa. in honor of her daughter, Miss Edith Alexander, and her son. MT. Perry Alexander, notes the Asheville (N. CD Citizen. The decorations of mountain foliage and wild flowers were most artis- tic and effective. In the course of the evening refreshments were served and the dancing continued until a late hour. Among the guests were Miss Philips of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
Convictions By Wholesale

Tashkent, Asiatic Russia, August 22.- Two hundred and twenty-eight Russian non-commssioned officers and soldiers were tried by courtmartial in the Sappers camp here today on the charge of mutiny Fifteen of the men were sentenced to be hanged, seven acquitted and 26 sent to prison for varying terms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
NEGROES WARNED TO
 EVADE BARBER SHOPS

Chicago, August 22.-Persons who adver- tise they can take the kink out of the Ethiopian's wool are insulting the women of the negro race" declared l.. P. Cole man. a negress of Washington. who spoke at the convention of the National Busi- ness league here today. Charles Benks or Louisiana counselled young negroes to keep away from barber shops, who bewail their luck and to become employed Tn other lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
JUDGE TYSON
 DOING WELL

Baltimore. August 22.-(Special.) )-Chief Justice John R. Tyson of Alabama, who is patient in the Maryland General hos pital. is improving rapidly. Today he was allowed to walk about his room. the corridors and porches of the hospital. He says he now begins to feel like himself once more. He will probably be able to leave the hospital next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
MIR. STERLING WOOD
 HOST FOR HOUSE GUESTS

One of the dinner parties at the South ern club Sunday evening will be arranged by Mir. Sterling A. Wood in compliment to his daughters guests-Miss Algie Ashe and Miss Josephine Bullock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-23
MISS LOUISE LONG
 A HOSTESS TODAY

Miss Louise Long will have party of guests this afternoon at the performance at the Majestic. They have been invited to meet Miss Leila Woods guests, Miss Ashe and Miss Bullock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
T. R. CARRIES OREGON AND NEBRASKA:
TAFT TRAILS BEHIND A POOR THIRD

presidential nomination In Multno.
nah county. but the upstate vote
was cast against him. II Is yet un.
certain who viii be second IN the
race. President Taft or Senator La
Toilette.
w. u. Aver. chairman OF the Port.
land Taft committee. and Thomas
McCusker. state campaign manager
for La Toilette. concede that Roose-
welt carried the state.
Selling Beats Bourne.
Senator Jonathan Bourne appsr-
emily lost In his battle with Ben
Selling for the republican nomlna-
tlon for United States senator from
Oregon. Selling polIed smaller
vote In Portland than Bourne, but
reports from upstate are that Sell
ing left Bourne far behind In the
race outside Multnomah count. Sell
ing's plurality is estimated at be-
tween 1000 and 10000.
Lafferty for Congress.
Representative A. r. L.afferty
leads in the race for nomination for
congress from this district. Early
returns In Multnomah county show
he polled vote OF 3.640. against
2.944 for Judge c. U. Gantenbein,
his nearest rival.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

Bryan Is not in such popular favor,
Harmon polled a heavy vote.
Adherents of Col Roosevelt claim
that their candidate polled 10000
more votes than President Taft.
The length OF the ballot makes
the counting very slow. and II will
be hours before accurate figures
can be obtained.
Before the election VIM. J. Bryan
pledged himself 10 accept the
choice OF the Nebraska voters as
his own choice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
.H|LLMAN GETS
HIS PRISON
NUMBER

10y Star Staff Correspondcnt.l 7
STElLACOoM (pesr TscomaH
April 20s-With a wave OF mis- hand
10 newspaper men and others, c. o.
Hillman entered the governmen
launch here at noon today. settled
himself comfortably In a seat, and
turned his eyes toward the west,
where, In the distance, the Mcneil
island penitentisry loored UP.
"Remember that died fighting
game"
These were Hillmans last words
to the newspapers They were
spoken few minutes before he was
put aboard the prison boat at SteiI-
accom-. lie refused TO discuss bis
case this morning beyond express
Ing again that he was prepared to
take his medicine"
While Hillman tried 10 appear
cheerful. IL was a cheerless journey
from Seattle to SteilacOom. Most
o. the time Hiilman was engaged in
confidential conversation with his
brother. Homer Hlllman.
APPEARS CHEERFUL.
c. D. HiiInan reached Tacoma az
$3.50 today from Seattle. He iit up
big cigar while waiting to be
transferred 10 the steliscoon car,
and seemed to be cheerful He con-
yersed with his brother, Homer Hill
man. who accompanied him, and
Deputy v. 8. Marshal Anderson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
FLAGS FLYING
AT HALF MAST

Flags are still at half-msst In
Seattle. They were lowered
yesterday morning, following
the request OF Mayor cotteriil.
The city and county buildings,
the theatres and the big build
ings AL showed the universal
sympathy for the bcresved ores
OF the Titanic. The flags In the
navy yard are also Tying at
half-msst.
In Portland and Spokane
Mayors RushIight and Hindley
have issued proclamation dcs-
ignsting today and tomorrow
as memorial days for the ex-
preston Of sorrow at the Titanic
loss. Mayor Hindiey asked
that the churches hold special
services tomorrow. The flags
In both Portland and Spokane
are flying at half-mast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
fpy unissd Press Leaned Wire,

Senator la Toilette leads In the
race In MuItnomah county. Com
piete returns from f22 precincts out
OF i97 In MuItromsn county give
La Toilette $500, Roosevelt $3.50.
TAFT 1888. Roosevelt is running
strong In districts outside Multi
nomah county, and will undoubted.
" prove a winner.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson OF New
Jersey appears TO have won the
democratic presidential nomination,
with Speaker Clark running second.
Incomplete returns from Multno.
nah county give Wilson $40, Clark
2s2, Gov. Harmon OF Ohio a poor
third, with e7. Clark is running
stronger In the upstate districts.
At an early hour today. inoom-
pletc returns Indicated that Col.
Roosevelt had carried Oregon In the
race for the republican presidential
nomination by plurality OF about
1000. and added 10 delegates TO the
republican national delegation to
his string.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jer-
Sc, according to available figures, is
the victor over Speaker Champ
Clark and will receive the democrat
ic presidential nomination. Gov.
Wilson apparently polled a greater
vote In Multnomah county, than
Clark and Gov. Judson Harmon OF
Ohio combined. Outside Multno-
nah county, Clark ran strong. The
vote for the state, as rar as obtain
ed, is: Wilson $3.50, Clark 500, and
Harmon i7J,
Upstate Vote Against La Toilette.
Senator La Toilette was strongest
OF the republican candidates for the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
ssss sEssSs
BULLETIN

4 PORTLAND. Or. April 20 4
\ Partial returns at noon today 4
4 indicated that Senator Bourne. 4
4 though probably beaten, was 4
4 making a much stronger fight 4
A than was at first thought. \
4 Complete returns from 12f 4
4 precincts out OF 1877 In Mutt 4
4 nomsh county show 1919 \
4 votes cast for Bourne against \
\ 6,tf9 for Ben Selling, his rival. \
4 Incomplete returns from out 4
n side Multnomah county give 4
4 the vote as follows. Selling 4
= $3.50, Bourne APPS. Bourne's 4
\ supporters think that the back 4
n country districts which have 4
4 not been heard from will give 4
4 Bourne victory, as they did in 4
4 1907. 4
-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

All the terrible fear that he had
loat wife and daughter on the II
tanic overwhelmed L. A. ffipparh.
n wealthy Chicago man. who only
few years ago went through the
horrible experience of losing two
beautiful daughters Ia the lroauois
fire
Mrs. Hlrpach. long pfostraied by
the fiery death OF her daughters.
had finally gone to Europe 20 re-
cupcrate and was returning home
with the remaining daughter. Jean.
on the Titanic Az first u Mas be.
lievcd both were lort Then ap.
pearcd the daughters name among
the survivors. bat no, the mothers
Finally Mrs. IIippach's name also
was sent by wireless az among
the rescued The son and father
went to meet them IN New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
SEATTLE TRAIN IN
BIG WRECK

BELLINGNAM. April 20.-Cana-
dian Pacific trsns-cortinentaI limit.
ed train No. 3sf. which left Seattle
at $50 Yesterday morning over the
Northern Pacific tracks, was wreck.
ed one mile south Of Nookssck yes
terday afternoon. The engine was
demolished and four coaches were
thrown into the ditch. Engineer r.
Bevsnes Of Seattle was badly seald.
ed and may not recover. Fireman
Fred Butts ard Brakeman George
Hadiey. both OF Seattle, were badly
bruised. and one passenger who was
not identified. was seriously Injured,
and several others we're bruised.
The injured were taken TO the hos.
pltsl at Sumas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20

TACOMA. April 2O.-Judge A. p.
Loomis, attorney OF the law firm oe
Lefebyre, Loomis 4 Foss. was today
picked up by A IT, Mills. newly
elected commissioner OF safety for
chief OF police, to take office when
the new administration goes in,
May Z. Loomis came here 10
months ago from Bellingham,
where he was prominent republic-
an politician. He has served as en-
crossing clerk In the last five ses-
slons OF the house of representa-
tives at Olympia, and was manager
OF the Mills campaign. (which won
out here Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
RECEIVED AT PEN

The trip across the channel took
less than an hour, and soon after q
O'Clock he had been formally receiv.
ed by the penitentisry officials. He
was measured for suit and a mum.
ber was assigned to him.
HiIlmsn has asked for outdoor
work. and as there is plenty OF that
sort OF labor on the island, his ~.
quest will likely be granted.
c. D. HiIlmsn, after spending Isso
night at the city jail, was taken. by
Deputy Marshal n. n. Anderson, to
the Tacoma interurbsn car at .
o'clock this morning.
Hillman was accompanied 10
Steilacoom by his brother, Homec
l.. Hillman. Except for his broth
er. Hillman had no visitors al the
city jail yesterday. He bade his
family goodbye yesterday morning
and then surrendered himself to
the marshal. He shaved his mus,
tache off and cut short his hair, in
anticipation OF the same operation
at the penitentiary.
Hillman, realizing that, despite
his money. he was at last confront
ed with the actual brand OF the
convict. lost his hale and bluff man
ner and confident swagger, which
he had maintained up TO the very
last. He spoke to the officials in
subdued tones and sought to dodge
the newspaper men.
Hillman carried an alligator grin
satchel, containing linen, magazines
and few trinkets. He had about
$40 cash. a number OF pencils. .
fountain pen, two memorandum
books and pamphlet entitled "A
Catechism of Christian Doctrines"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-20
LEFT ARM IS
WORTH $l,50O

The use OF laborer's left
arm 10 worth $500, according
to Judge Gay OF the superior
court here. SO this morning
the jury's verdict In favor OF
George samsredee for $500
was cut down 10 5000. Sam
aredge asked for 5000 dam
ages for injuries sustained from
the fail OF a load Of cement
upon him while employed by
the Msson-Hurley Co.
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s-7-777777@7
FOR BIGAMY

John NJ. Wendt, chief OF staff OF
the Nazarene society Of America,
with headquarters At Portland. Or,
was sentenced TO six months to five
years III the penitentiary BY Judge
Ronald this morning. on charge
OF blgamy.
Wendts Arrest followed his deser'
ton Of his second wife. keturak
Doubleday. also a religious worker,
whom he married In Seattle on Au-
gust 2. 1911.
According to her story, Wendt
left her because she would not
agree 20 deed her property 10 him.
Her search for him resulted In the
discovery that Rev. Wendt. as he
was called, had a wife and two chill
dren living in Illinois.