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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
SOUTH CAROLINA
 FIGHT IS WARM

Columbia, S. C., August 26.-After one of the most warmly contested pri- maries in the state, South Carolina democrats tomorrow will vote to nom mate candidates for all state offices for the United States Senate. for the national House of Representatives, for half the state senate. for all county of fees and for all members of the lower house of the state legislature. Nomina- tion is equivalent to election
 The chief issue has been between the candidates for governor Cole L.. Blease, the incumbent is seeking re- election and Ira B. Jones of Lancaster, former chief justice of the state, is opposing him. Judge Jones resigned from the bench to make the race.
 Senator Tillman has two opponents, N. B. Dial and W. Jasper Talbert.
 In the First congressional district Representative Legare is opposed by H. Leon Larisey.. Tn the second Harry D. Calhoun is running against Represen- tative Byrnes. In the Third Repre- sentative Atkins is opposed by D. J. Evans In the Fifth Representative Finley has two opponents, G. W. Rags dale and w P. Pollock. In the sixth Representative Ellerby is opposed by l.. w. Ragsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
PRISONER STAbS DETECTIVE WITH NAIL Negro Charged With Bur- glary and Grand Larceny
 Attacks Officer

Montgomery. August 2s.-(Speclal)-Af- ter stabbing Detective J. P. Avant with a large nail, John Lee Sellers, negro, charged with burglary and grand lar ceny, attempted to wrest rhe officer pistol from him this morning. In the scuffle Sellers gripped the revolver and fired two shots into the ceiling in his cell at police headquarters.
 Officer Avant secured a confession from Sellers about recent burglaries in Mont gomery, and it was while he was explain ing his Illicit transactions that he stabbe 1 the officer. Policemen hearG the shots fired and broke a door leading to the corridor, which had been locked at the request, of thu prisoner just before he made his confession
 A charge of assault with intent to mur- der has been preferred against Sellers and he will be carried to the county jail as soon as suspicious burglary cases are cleared by the police department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
BABY SEES LAND OF
 PROMISE AND DIES

New York, August 26.-Baby Franz Sches, aboard an Atlantic liner, was to have arrived in the United States, the land of promise today. To their steerage companions his parents had told of their ambitions eentered in the boy and the wonderful future dreamed of for him. Two days out from sight of the statue of liberty the boy sickened. Early today the ships surgeon carefully examined the baby and gave hopeless negative to the mothers entreaty.
 But he must live to see America, cried the father Tt is for that we came for the boy, again tine surgeon shook his head.
 Just then a light twinliled like a fire fly on the horizon. Some one shouted that it was the Fire Island light. the first signal of the new country. With the gaspng baby in his arms, the father went on deck. He held little Franz aloft and the child's dropping eyeids lifted for a moment at sight of the far off light. Then they closed forever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
EXPOSITION IN 1873 FAVORED BY MANY Plans Already Beginning to Assume Definite Shape ENLIST AID OF STATE Committee Will Meet Either During Birmingham or Montgomery
 Fairs to Discuss Project.
 To Have Speakers Present
ENLIST AID OF STATE

Montgomery August 26-(Special.) Plans looking to the holding of big exposition in Alabama in 1919, to cele- brate the tooth anniversary of the states admission into the union, arc already beginning to assume definite and tangible shape. Since the move ment was inaugurated short time ago there has been a most general and liberal note of approval sounded not only in Montgomery, but in other cities of the state and the idea has been re- ceived with favor throughout every section of Alabama.
 The exposition will probably be held at Birmingham Montgomery or Mobile and tire aid of the entire state will be enlisted for the purpose of making the big event a success The commit tee which Governor O'Neal originally appointed has been increasel by the addition of 40 or 50 members with rep resentatives from every county of the state.
 This committee will be called to- gether within the near future for full and complete discussion of the plan. According to Dr. Thomas M. owen, the chairman of the committee, the first meeting will be held either during the State Fair at Birmingham or during the Montgomery fair, tHe idea being to hold the meeting at d time when the largest possible attend ance can be assured.
 At this meeting an effort will be made to have some prominent national figure deliver an address. and the local mem- bers of the committee have suggested ex- Governor Francis of Missouri, as one whose utterances would probably be re- ceived with more attention than that of any other man in the south, inasmuch as he was the president of the great St Louis exposition.
 In addition to former Governor Fran cis, addresses will be delivered by Gov ernor O'Neal. and by other prominent men in the state The entire plan of the exposition will be discussed, including the importance of such an enterprise, the ways and means. and the value to the state of such a great movement.
 It is expected that the plans for the holding of the exposition will be given tangible shape when the meeting of the committee is held. The assistance of the various commercial organizations of the state will be enlisted, and of every pa triotic man and woman in Alabama who desires to see the International Exposi- ton in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
SMITH OPTIMISTIC
 OVER THE OUTLOOK Declares This a Year of
 Democratic Opportunity URGE CONTRIBUTIONS
URGE CONTRIBUTIONS
Central Committee Hopes to See Dem- ocratic Club in Every Beat. Platform Should Engage Sup
 port of Every Voter

Montgomery, August 26.--(Special.)- Brooks Smith. chairman of the central executive committee of the association of "Wilson and Marshallp democratic clubs of Alabama, believes that this is a year of superb democratic opportunity. He declares that the national ticket and platform is one that should engage the enthusiastic support of hundreds of thou sands of voters of independent thought.
 MT. Smith Is actively engaged in im- pressing upon the officers Of the Wilson and Marshall clubs that have been or ganized in the state, the urgent import ance of inaugurating an active campaign for the collection of funds for the use of the national executive committee.
 Mir. Smith said In discussing the activi- ties of the committee, of which he is the chairman:
 We hope to see Wilson and Marshall club organized in every county and prac- tically every beat in Alabama. All clubs should appoint active finance committees, and these should call on the people and invite campaign subscriptions by personal solicitation. There are thousands of dem- ocrats in this state who are eager to con- tribute in a financial way toward secur- ing the election of Wilson and Marshall, and it is only necessary for them to be called on by some person, duly author ized, in order to get 1t.
 This is a year of superb democratic opportunity. The national ticket and platform is one, not only upon which all loyal democarts can unite in enthusiastic cally supporting, but such as to elicit the cordial support of hundreds of thousands of voters of independent thought. who desire to see the supremacy of democratic ideals prevail.
 of the campaign the national demo- cratic executive committee Is waging for success in the doubtful states Is properly financed, Wilson and Marshall will be elected by the greatest vote ever accord ed presidential candidates
 Tt is to be hoped that the democrats of Alabama will respond promptly with their characteristic generosity with the "sinews of war that will enable Wilson and Marshall to win triumphant vic tory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
PECAN GROWING
 PAYS. IN LOWNDES

Fort Deposit, August 26.-(Special) It has been plainly demonstrated by c. Crenshay. a prominent citizen of Fort Deposit. that the pecan, both budded and seeding variety. can be profitably grown in this vicinity.
 While these trees are not more than 12 years old, some of them are so well fruited that they require artificial sup port to prevent the limbs from break ing. fAese trees will bear five or six bushels each. MT. Crenshaw stated that he had already sold his seedlings for 20 cents pound and his budded ones would bring more.
 It is stated that W. w. Brooks, the popular young cashier of one of the local banks. has resigned his posi- ton here and has accepted a similar one with a banking institution at Not asulga. where he and his family will move in the near future.
 John c. Barganier, an enterprising merchant and farmer of this place, as usual. claims the distinction of gather Ing the first bale of cotton. Mr. Bar gainer believes in the intensified meth cd of farming, having raised last sea son IT bales of cotton averaging more than 500 pounds each on 15 acres of land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
 SECRETARY MEYER IS REPORTED ILL

New York. August 26.-Seeretary of the Navy George Von l.. Meyer was report e6, tonight to be on board the dispatch boat Dolphin on the way from New York to Newport The secretary ar rived at the Brooklyn navy yard on the Dolphin yesterday, planning, it is un derstood, to visit the yard today. Word was sent ashore from the Dolphin dur ing the day, however, that MT. Meyer was not in good health, and had given up the idea of going ashore. The Dolphin sailed late in the afternoon for New. port a
 It was said at the navy yard tonight that the nature of the secretary's illness vas not known, but it was not believed to be serious. MT. Meyer was seized with a slight attack of typhoid in June and has not been in good health since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 26.-G P. M)-The lew pressure area that was central over the Dakotas Sunday night now overlies New England, and is closely followed by a "high.' The rapid movement of tl csc disturbances has caused brisk to high winds over the Great Lakes, and an extension of the rain area over almost the entire eastern half of the country. West of the Mississippi fair weather has been quite general, but increasing cloud in ess is noted over the Rocky mountain plateau, preceding the low over Mon- tana
 The weather has been warmer over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
CANADA V|S|TOR|S HELD FOR FORGERY Numerous Charges Lodged Against R. c. Davis NONE IS UNDER $50 Has Been in Birmingham and Ensley Month and Had Made a
 Large Number of
 Acquaintances

After two days work, City Detectives Cole and Goldsten have arrested R. c. Davis of Canada. He was confined in the city jail yestefcey afternoon with six charges of forgery against his name and was allowed no bond.
 According to the detectives and a con- fession said to have come from the pris- oner, Davis has been operating in Bir- mingham, Bessemer and Ensley for the past month. About two weeks he spent in gaining the confidence of several prom inent business men about town. He was for a short time employed by a health and accident company in Ensiey. Among those who had come to know him during the month, Davis had earned fine repu- tation. He is brilliant, canipanionable and handsome and acquired friends easily.
 After severing his connection with the insurance company, Davis transferred ms field of operations from Ensley to Bir- ningham. Here he said that he was an ex-banker from British Columbia. just down in the states having good time ard spending money.
 These later friends were well to do-he sew to that-and it was easy to ask them to cash a check, say for $50 or $I5. The scheme worked well for about week. Only one check had come back in that time, and with laughing remark the alleged forger promptly made it good. But things got too hot. The detec- tives were interviewed and Cole and Goldstein detailed on the case.
 Last evening about o'clock Davis was arrested while en route from Birming- ham to Ensley and brought to Chief Eodeker's office in the city. It is un- derstood from the detectives that after much questioning the prisoner finally confessed to the charges while in the chiefs office.
 Those who preferred charges yesterday against Davis are w. S. Brown. s. F.
 Teague. Wright and Acton Furniture company, the Guarantee Shoe company, w. S. Belhem. saloon owner. and K. Hamilton of East Lake. All of these have signified their intentions of swear ing out warrants at once and rrosecut- ing to the full extent of the law. Eleven others will make charges today. None of the checks were smaller in denomina- ton than $50, and most ran nearer tc S1o0
 Tn speaking of the recent great num- her of forgeries reported in this city last 1 night. Chief Bodeker said: "It is true l that there seems to be at present a req epidemic in the forgery line in Birming ] ham. but wish to compliment my mer | for their most excellent work in running l the guilty ones to ground. Their work 1 has been worthy of the highest praise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
ADDRESS ON SUNDAY SCHOOL -
 WORK FEATURES ENCAMPMENT

sonality was such that the most discour- aged ones were bound to catch his spirit and be of a hopeful nature.
 The second year primary department was this morning taught by Miss Annie l.. Williams of Birmingham. who is con sidered an authority in her line of work. This morning the teachers training class under Superintendent Leavell and the elementary workers class under Miss l4il- Han Forbes, held most helpful sessions
 l.. P. Leavell delivered his closing ad- dress on Sunday school work today He discussed the Home Department Work and "The Cradle Roll,' These he said "are essential to a well developed Sunday school. They make possible the enrolling and identifying of all with the Sunday school The 'shut-ins' and others who cannot attend can week by week study through the home department the Sunday school lessons. The cradle roll is, as its name implies, for those too young to at tend Sunday school. This opens ave- nue to many a home Go after the babies'
 Those who took the entire course of lec- lures will be awarded diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27

Pelham, August 26.-(SpeciaI.) )--The Bap- tist encampment being held at this place continues to grow in interest daily and almost every train brings in large num- Der of visitors. The committee appointed at the last Baptist state convention to plan for statewide Sunday school con vention of the Baptist forces made their report this morning at the Sunday school mass meeting and stated that the state Sunday school convention would be held next year at the opening of the encamp- ment. It is the intention to have the en- campment grounds opened by June 1 and have them remain open throughout the entire summer.
 The Sunday school mass meeting was addressed by several speakers this morn- ing. among them being L. P. Leaveh, pr. John R. Sampey and Harry l.. Simpson. Shortly before Il o'clock Dr. Sampey de- lvered his sixth lecture of the Bible series, he telling of the prophet Ezekiel. He stated that Ezekiel was the prophet which inspired hope and that his per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
MANY APPLY FOR
 ARMbRECHT'S JOB

Mobile, August 6.-(special)-seve candidates have applied for the office made vacant by the resignation of William H. Armbrecht as United States district attorney. MT. Armbrecht has been named special assistant to the United States Attorney General and is now in Wash ir gton on official business. Assistant District Attorney Alexander Howard is in charge of the office here
 Those who are applicants for the vacant attorneyship are: MT. Howard, Mir. Rit- tenhouse, M. Smith and John M. Mitch ell of the Mobile bar; Hunter M. Mc- Clelland of the Mobile and Monroeville bars; George Pegram of Marengo county, state representative; and State Senator Norman D. Godbold of Wilcox county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
KILLS LOVER OVER
 A 1O-CENT FOB

Montgomery, August -(Speciall As the result of q TOW over l0-cen' watch fob, Bessie Andrews 19-year- old negro girl. shot and killed nei lover. West Burke. at her home on Finley street, Sunday. The trouble be- tween the two lovers was the result of a watch fob, which the young wom- an had purchased to go with a watch Burke had given her. The man thought the fob had been presented by rival and upbraided the girl. She resentej his charges and shot him dead with a revolver he had given her. The woin- an was arrested on the charge of mur- der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
ROSE PAYS PENALTY
 KILLING FARMER

Nashville. Tenn. August a6.-George Rose, aged 70 years, was hanged at daybreak at the state prison here on the charge of murdering J. NJ. Miller, a re- spected farmer of McMinn county in Aug ust. 1911. During the night Rose had denounced his wife when she came to bid him goodbye. Governor Hooper and Sher- if Hart of McMinn county retracted his bitter words. It is believed he made a confession to the minister attending him ill his last hours. He broke down com uletely and wept His air of bravado dis appeared, however, and convinced his earthly time was short he made such reparation as he could for his stinging words to his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Y. M. c. A. BACKS PLAY
 GROUND MOVEMENT

Montgomery, August 26.-(Special.l } The local association of Young Mems Christian association is behind n movement for the establishment of a municipal public playground for the children of the city and it is likely that the city commissioners will be pe- titicned within the near future for the location of recreation grounds either at Oak Park or at some other convenient place in Montgomery. The movement has received the Endorsement of a num-
 Der of prominent citizens of Montgom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
VALIDITY OF STATE
 AUTO LAW UPHELD

Montgomery. August 26.-tSpecial) Judge Armistead Brown of the city court has upheld the validity of tho state automobile law, enacted by the last legislature. The question of the laws constitutionality was brought up by w IT. Bozeman, an automobile owner of Montgomery, who demurred from his indictment for the alleged violation of the act. MT. Bozeman maintained that the automobile law was violative of section 221 of the state revenue bill, and that it was. therefore, unconstitutional. Judge Brown over- ruled the demurrer interposed by MT. Bozeman, upholding the validity of the act The case will be taken to the court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
GENERAL CARTER IS
 RELIEVED FROM DUTY

Washington, August 26.-Maior General William H. Carter, assistant chief of staff, by an order issued today, was re- leved from duty with the general staff of the army. the order becoming effective August Sk General Carter was relieved at his own request as he has completed the special work in connection with army legislation, which had engaged his at tention for the last year
 After three months leave of absence. General Carter will assume command of the central division of the army with headquarters at Chicago. Brigedier Gen eral w. w. Wotherspoon probably will assume the position of assistant chief of staff. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
COUNTERFEITERS
 ELUDE OFFICERS

Mobile, August 26.-(Special) Limited States secret service men from New Or leans. who have been conducting an in- vestgation here in search of counter feters who are said to have placed q large number of bogus dollars, quarters and halves in circulation in south Ala bama, departed today for New Orleans without having found the eoiners of the surplOus money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Discrimination Alleged

Washington, August 26.-Complaint was made to the interstate commerce com mission today by the chamber of com merce of Lagrange, Ga, of both class and commodity freight rates to Lagrange from Ohio and Mississippi river transfer points. It was alleged the rates were discriminatory as compared with those from the same points to Atlanta, Ga, and Opeika, Alabama. Practically all railways of the south are made defend- ants in the action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Fort Claims Self Defense

Alexandria, La, August 26.-W. l.. Fort, foreman of the Rapid Lumber company's mill. at Woolworth, several miles from Alexandria, shot and killed l. A. Hooks this afternoon, the killing followed x quarrel yesterday and renewal of 1t to- day. Fort claims that he acted in self defense. Hooks was employed as a la borer at the mill, having gone there from Texas several months ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 26.-weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
 Georgia: Local showers Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
 Florida: Local thundershowers Tues day and probably Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Local showers Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
China,s Adviser Married

London, August 26.-Dr. George Erhst Morrison, hitherto correspondent of the Times in Picking, was married today to Miss Jeanne Robin, native of New Zealand, who formerly lived in China. pr. Morrison will return immediately to Peking 10 take up his duties as political adviser to the Chinese president of the republic to which office he was appointed on August l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Negro for Taft

Chicago. August 26.--W. T. Andrews of Sumpter. S. C., negro editor, today vis- tied Director Mulvane of the republican committed Andrews said he voted for Colonel Roosevelt in the republican na- tional convention and then attempted to attend the progressive national conven- tion as a delegate from South Carolina. He said he was refused a seat in the progr ressive convention and as result has decided to champion MT. Taft's can didacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
ASKS RECALL OF
 GOV. JOHNSON

San Francisco. August 26--A petition for the recall of Gov. Hiram Johnson has been put in circulation here by Ava Udell, an attorney. Udell could not be found today. Investigation failed to show that he had any power full support in offering the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Three Girls Drowned

Bloomingdale, Ind, August 26.-Three girls, members of Sunday school class picnicking were drowned in d creek near here late today. The three girls were wadng in the creek when they came to a jump orr and sank into deep hole. The bodies were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Gunboat Damaged

Washington. August 26.-The gunboat vscksburg, scouting off the west coast of Mexico to watch the revolutionists. has put into Magdalena bay with hole punched in her hull by broken pro peller The cruiser Cleveland, ordered to Nicaragua will bring the Vicksburg ought to reach Magdalena bay about Sep- tember I. She Is In Puget Sound. The yicksburg is in no immediate danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
NEGRESS SLAMS
 ANOTHER IN CELL

Montgomery. August 26.-tSpecial) News was received at the state prison department today to the effect that Aurelia Hall. a negress sent up from Elmore county in November, 1911. to serve 20 years for murder. killed Ellen Williams. Montgomery county ne- gress in her cell at the state prison. at Speigners early this morning. No de@ tails of the murder could be learned up to 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Commission Issued

Montgomery, August 26.-(S Special The state adjutant general department has issued to Norman Marvin Nor rison a commission of first lieutenant of Battery B of Montgomery. Mir. Nor rison was promoted from the rank of first sergeant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Cruiser to Mexico

Washington August 26-The cruiser Des Moines will sail from Boston September to Mexican ports on the east coast to observe the situation there. The vessel will stop at Vera Cruz, Tampico and Progresso and other ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-27
Will Receive Report

Liverpool. August 2s-The cotton ex- change will remain in session until D.. m. on September 3 to receive the United States Agricultural condition report