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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
NEW YORK SUFFERS
FROM HOT WEATHER


New York, July s.--Weather which re-
vived unpleasant memories of the terrible
heat wave of Just a year ago has struck
New York. and according to the weather
bureau the city is Likely to suffer for a
considerable time. The mercury jumped
today to SO degrees, official at 8 o'clock
and some street thermometers recorded
il as go
The humidity was excessive and scores
of heat prostrations were reported.
In the heat wave which swept practical
ly the whole country from July to IS
year ago IT was estimated nearly 1900
deaths were caused by the weather in
the larger cities affected. The deaths in
New York at that time numbered 400.
The local weather bureau was unable to
offer assurances today that a similar
plague of weather might not Pc expected
this MONTH There is positively no re-
lief in sight al present tie officials
said. 49, H..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
PROSECUTION CONCLUDES IN
CASE AGAINST c.. BARROW

William Il. Mason of Illinois. barrow
reputation, he said was ''the very hest.
As to the alleged socialist views of the
defendant, Senator Mason said:
1--WE are all socialists in a degree
If you analyze him and his lectures
IL he says 1t is philosophical anarchy,
1t means that real. socialism does not
include forceful amendment to law. He
always spoke for obedience of law"
Dispositions of former United states
Senator Albert J. Hopkins of Illinois,
Mayor Carter H. Harrison, former
Mayor Fred A. Busse and former Mayor
Hampstead Washburn of Chicago, all
paid high tribute to Darrow.
Judge Simeon p Shope, once chief
Justice of the Illinois supreme court
who was friend of Abraham Lincoln
and stephen A. Douglas, and the pres
ent chief justice of that court, Judge
Orrin T. Carter, likewise testified to Mr.
Darrow's good character as did James
Hamilton Lewis of Chicago.
The reading of many other deposi
lions by prominent Chicago jurists and
lawyers will be continued tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
ROYAL|STS ACTIVE
|NNORTH PORTUGAL
Attempt Made to Dynamite
Mimic Bridge
ARE RESTORING ORDER
Charge Spanish Revolutionists Are
Helping Portuguese - Cavalejas
Says Strict Orders Have Been
- Given to Prevent Activity

Lisbon, July Safest dispatches from
the Mimic region report numerous iso-
lated attacks on officials and other per-
sons by the royalists, but order is be-
Ing restored. The troops have assumed
control in many localities, while other
forces are being actively pushed toward
the frontier with the object OF driving
the royalist bands across the border,
where the Spanish authorities ere walt
ing to disarm them.
A column of royalists under Colonel
Camacho had an encounter with republics
an troops near villaverde. The command
err of the republicans, Lieutenant Magal-
haes, was wounded, but the arrival of ar
tillery from Chaves forced the royalists
to withdraw to the frontier, With the loss
of many men,
No new rising is reported even from
the remote districts in the north, while 1t
is quiet In cites of the north, south and
central districts.
A number of royalists tried today to
dynamite q bridge over the River Mimic.
near the town of Caminha but caused
only slight damage.
Although MANY OF the roy dilolS nave
been subdued or arrested, two important
detaehments still maintain activity. One
of them is commanded by Captain Cou-
ceipo, with headquarters near the town
of Montelegre. The men are we'll armed
with rifles, revolvers and knives.
A second force of monarchists. accord
ing I'd the last report received, YVES
machng from verin to Chaves, in the
province of Traz- Os-M Monies.
Rush Troops~to North
The government, which remains In ses-
sion night and day, is rushing troops and
war vessels to the north.
No royalist movement has broken out
yet either in Lisbon or Oporto, but the
government, fearing an outbreak at
Oporto Is concentrating large force
there and is distributing other troops
along the frontier.
The battleship yasco da CANA, carrying
troops and machine guns and the cruis-
ers Republica and Almirante Refs have
arrived at Oporto.
The telegraph wires have been cut be-
tween Braga and Wanna do CASTILLO and
the Bspozende railroad has been cut and
blocked with timber at Barrellos, where
martial law has been proclaimed.
At Morera de Rey the population has
raised royal standards and Joined the re-
DelS III a 1Snt With the IepuDltdu Sudfus
during which many of each faction were
killed or wounded.
An attack on VALENCIA de Mimic by a
force of royalists led by Captain Sepul-
veda, formerly aid to Queen Maria Pla,
was repused The captain, thirteen 9TH
er officers and forty of the royalst troops
retreated across the international bridge
over the Mimic. where they fell Into the
arms of the Spanish. troops and were ar
Il
river.
1t Is alleged here that the Carlist lead
ers in Spain are secretly helping the Por-
tuguese royalists and that many of them
are now in Portugal endeavoring to
spread the monarchst revolt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

los Angeles, July s-The state rested
late today in the bribery trial of Clar-
enee s. Darrow.
Two witnesses for the prosecution. Rob
.ert f. Balm, the first juror sworn TO try
| J. B. Mcnamara. and Mrs. Dora Balm,
Ibis wife, were on the stand today and
lat the conclusion of Mr. Bans cross
Examination, District Attorney F'rederieks
ANNOUNCED that the state had concluded
its case.
The defense at once opened. Chief
Counsel Rogers began the reading of a
formidable array of dispositions taken In
chicago several months ago TO show the
|good reputation and the high standing OF
|Mr. barrow as a lawyer and in politics
lin that city and In Illinois, a reputation,
ACCORDING to the Opponents, which had
hot been altered because of indictments
Returned against Darrow in California.
The first character deposition read was
hat of FORMER United States Senator
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

Although the date for the annual picnic
81 tho Ensley Baraea class has not been
|decided upon. committee has been ap-
pointed to look after the details and name
1the day. 1t has been suggested that an
lkll day picnic be had so that the mill
members of the class may enjoy the out
ing. BY staying out all day both the
night and day shifts can attend Inc
members say that they Will nave TINS
year the best picnic they have ever had.
The class numbers about S. members.
The funeral of the 1S-months-old daugh-
er of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ellison was
held from the residence of the parents,
kiG10 Thirtieth avenue, yesterday after
Ynoon ut o'clock. The Rev. George II.
Boyd. assisted by DR.. T. ]. Springfield,
ofricated. The little girl had been Ill
only short while.
With seven charges of violating the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Fifty-One Revenue Cases

Fifty-one cases for violating the rev.
enue law were docketed yesterday by
the sheriff's office. Deputy Sheriff ID.
F. Sugg brought In 80 out of the 81. j.
Jordan landed eight. and McDuff and
Rape IL. As a result eight white men
and nine negroes were lodged in the
county jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
SCULLY LEAVES FOR
ADMISSION TO-DAY

Montgomery. July s.--(Special )-Ad-
jutant General J. B. Scully leaves Mont
gomery Tuesday morning for Admission
where he will camp with the First reg
iment of the Alabama National Guard
for several days He will be with the
soldiers during the balance of the ma
neuver period. General Scully will prob
ably make arrangements so Governor
O'Neal can review the troops before
they are ordered home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
At the Majestic

Headlined with the Five Juggling
Girls, the show at the Majestic Is pleas
ing Although Hickey and Adair are
performing for their second week, the
duo has lost none of its pleasing and
striking attractiveness. Bill Dooley
the comedian on wheels. helps boost up
the bill.
The Five Juggling Girls have little
new to offer. although the act is gone
through with in whirlwind fashion and
the effect is pleasing to the eye.
Bill Dooley. the comedian on wheels
is very clever on both bicycle and uni
cycles His opening is not as auspi-
cious as the closing. After giving an
exhibition of Fred stones lariot dance
and sailors jig the Onicycles and
bicycles are brought forth and then
Dooley stars.
Hampton Comedy Singing -Four
wore dress suits with the greatest OF
effort and presented songs which were
hits ON Broadway long ago.
De Rossi Duo. in n comedy, singing
and piano novelty, opened the perform
ance The male member OF the due
has a very strong voice and sang three
Italian songs which were well rem
dered.
off the honors again. Janet Adair in
new selections has lost none of her
personality and still holds her grir
upon the hearts of the audience. The
duo was forced to accept several en-
chores and to render another song,
which was received enthusiastically.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

Montgomery, July s.-tSpecial.)--
George w. Halls of Montgomery and
A. ]. johnson of Chronicle were re-
appointed excise commissioners by
Governor ONeal Monday. Halls term
will expire July ~ and johnson will
complete the term July, 2s Both ap-
potntDents are for two yearA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
DEMENTED WOMAN
FOUND IN MORGAN

Lacon, July ESPECIAL )-Narcie
vinzant the demented woman who es-
capped the vigilance of her watchers last
Friday evening here, was located by
a searching party yesterday evening
at the home of Mrs. Burks, near Vine
mount.
A veritable waterspout visited this
section today, the heaviest for two
weeks. 1t continues to rain every day
and the continued damage to crops Is
marked as the days go by.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
BesSen1er News

| Bessemer, July Especial. LAST
night the sleeping room of II. c. B1es-
sings in the rear of his store in South
Bessemer was entered by thieves and
$500 in currency and $500 in gold
stolen. There was also a bag of gold in
the dresser but the thieves failed to
forcing a window but the burglars left
through the store. Mr.. Blessings kept
the money in the house as he was
opposed to depositing 1t in the bank.
The haul was one of the largest ever
happening in this district. 1t has been
turned over to officers, who are work.
ing on the case.
The Southern depot on Nineteenth
street and Fourteenth avenue was
broken into last night and two trunks
broken open. the contents being scat
tered all over the floor. 1t Is not
known who the trunks belong to or
whether anything was stolen.
Interest is high In regard to the
meeting in the board of trade rooms
Tuesday afternoon. The new courthouse
plans will be discussed and explained
by the architect who will be with the
board of revenue.
There will be services held each even
| ing this week at the First Presbyterian
church preparatory to communion serv-
| ices next Sunday. The following min
listers Will preach: Monday night, Rev
r. L. Bell. pastor of Handley Memorial
church.; Tuesday, Rev. U. ID. Mooney
| INVITA- Uod,
Rev. ]. A. Bryan of Third Presbyterian
church; Thursday, Rev. 7. p Hay of
Ensley, and Friday. Rev. W. c. Clark
of Woodlawn Presbyterian church. Each
service will begin at s o'clock.
| wedding which came is surprise
to the friends of both parties took
place yesterday afternoon at the Meth
odist parsonage. Brighton when Miss
Lena Hopson became the bride of Mr..
Arthur c. Smith. Rev. S. p West per-
/ forming the ceremony. The bride wore
a very becoming tan. coat suit, hat,
| gloves and shoes EN- suite. Mr.. Smith
| is travelling salesman for the w. D..
Schmidt Tailoring company and is a
promising young business man. The
bride was formerly of Montgomery,
but has been making her home recent
ly with her brother, w. A. Hopson. Mr..
and Mrs. Smith left Immediately after
/ the ceremony for trip of a few days.
On their return they will be at home
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hopson.
| Mrs. Charles Brownrigg will be
hostess to the Wednesday Music club
at its regular meeting Wednesday aft
ernoon.
| An attractive programme will be rem
dered by the members, including piano
and vocal selections. One of the inter-
| esting features of the meeting is pa
Per bearing on the subject of the aft
ernoon.
The Matrons' club will be entertained
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

The meeting of the Women's Chris.
ton Temperance union of Bessemer will
be held with Mrs Haffner on Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock on Second ave-
nue.. The meeting which was to have
been held on last Tuesday was post
poned on account of the death of Mrs.
Fulton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

The Matrons' club will be entertained
tomorrow by Mrs Lee Moody at her
home on Clarendon avenue.. The affair
promises to be one of the most pleas
ant meetings Of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Mark Jones Arrested

Mark Jones, negro. was lodged In
the county Jail yesterday charged with
murder. Jones was indicted by the
grand jury at its last session. The
arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff B.
G. Chew. No bond was allowed.
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with seven charges of violating the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

The Southern depot on Nineteenth
street and Fourteenth avenue was
broken into last night and two trunks
broken open. the contents being scat
tered all over the floor. 1t Is not
known who the trunks belong to or
whether ANYTHING was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

Interest is high in regard to the
meeting in the board of trade rooms
Tuesday afternoon. The new courthouse
plans will be discussed and explained
by the architect, who will be with the
board of revenue.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Card Of Thanks.

The relatives and associates of the
late r. Wistar Nichols desire In this
manner TO express their thanks to
the many friends. acquaintences and
hospital attendants who 90 kindly and
generously tended him and assisted
in many other ways in his recent
sickness and death. All these and
those who were 80 telieitous as to his
condition are asked to accept sincere
est thanks and to rest assured that
everything done was deeply appre-
ciated.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Sus tained Painful Ipiuries.

Mr.. Harland E. Cartledge, an en-
ploye at the freight depot OF the c..
& w. c. and c.. y. & L. railroad, met
with severe accident Monday after
noon, resulting in two broken ribs
and other minor injuries. Mr.. Cart.
ledge was attempting to go from the
station platform into one OF the box
cars, when the large steel plate used
in crossing slipped and threw him
head-foremost into the door. He fell
upon his side upon the door sill, break.
ing the two bones, and at the same
time the large steel plate struck him
in the back of the head. He was i'm
mediately carried by friends 10 the
Gilkerson House, where he boards.
He is now getting along as we'll as
could be expected. The many friends
which he has made since coming here
some months ago hope for his early
recovery. Mr. Cartledge formerly liv-
ed in Augusta
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement Of the Condition of the
PALMETTO BANK,
Located at Lanrens, s. c., mt the Close
Of Business June II, 1912.

ditehes and wade through mud when
1t rains in order to get to and from
our residences. II our city fathers"
think this is an overdrawn. picture.
let them. after the next rain, inspect
for themselves. But advise they
have Brother Henderson carry them
on his road working machinery or
they night find II necessary to call
Oh him to use his splendid team Of
mules to pull them out OF the mud
and convey them back to the already
we'll paved main streets.
There are some sections OF our
town which have never had Justice.
Some time ago. when we voted bonds
to pave the side walks Of our town,
1t was understood, after q survey by
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-one delivery wagon and
one morse, for sale. Both in good
condition Reasonable prices. Apply
to StaYron Bros, &; Scopas Co. 48-1t
Wanted-First class. high grade
statesmen, capable of earning $4,000
per month, to sell high grade, meri-
torius, patented apparatus of univers-
al necessity. Address: Carbon Gas
Implement Co., $50 Ellis St, Augusta.
Ga 48-1t
For Sale-Pointer pups. $500 each
Apply to E. G Noffz, Cross Hill, S. c.
4S-lt-pd
StraJed-one SOW and ply and one
shoat. SOW white spotted, weight about
80 lbs. shoat black weight about 80
lbs. All three are sows s. G. Nc
Daniel. 4S.1t-pd
Wanted-5O calves, two to six
months old. Best prices paid. s. G.
Mcdaniel. 4s-lt-pd
For Ssle-I have mule for sale ct
2l00. Apply 70 me. w. D. Byrd, r.
F. d. No. 2. 47-3t
For 3sle-Seven or eight fine milch
COWS, ranging Ia price from $40 TO
ss5. Apply to 8. D. Martin. r. F. d.
No. 2. Asst
For SslO-Ws have lot of air-slak-
ed lime on hand. Valuable for sani-
taFy purposes. rs cents per barrel.
Special prices made to farmers in ton
lots for fertilizer use. Call or write
Gray & Easterby. 39-tf
Nodee-Byrdyille Dairy and Stock
Farm jack now ready for service.
Colt TO show. Will appreciate any
patronage. 34-tf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Captain,
Death Of Good Citizen.

Mr.. A NJ Sease. AN aged citizen Of
this city, died at the home of his SON.
in-law. Mr. Brooks Swygert Saturday
afternoon. Mr.. Sease had been in de-
clining health for some days. due TO
his advanced age. His death, though
not unexpected, was received with sor-
row by all who knew him. He was In
the 18th year and had always lived a
consecrated upright life. The body
was carried to his old homo near
Peake Sunday afternoon, where IL was
inferred with Masonic honors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
FIRE FIGHTERS OFF.
Chief Crews and his Team Of Firemen
are in Rock Hill Attending the An.
nual Tournament

Al
nual Tournament.
The Laurens fire department is
represented az Rock Hill this week
where the annual tournament and bus
inessmeeting will be held. The com
Pany's big horse, Henry, and the light
wagon were shipped 10 Rock Hill sew
eral days ago and the team followed
yesterday. The Laurens boys are
confident OF taking down some of the
prize money this time. Last year
they made good runs as they did the
year before. but some how or other
they just didn't go quite fast enough
or even as fast as they had gone in
practice. This year, however, some
new faces are found in the lineup and
1t Is hoped that this will change the
luck and bring the team out vic
torious. The papers will be eagerly
watched from day to day to see how
they come out
The team is in charge OF Chief
Crews. The following are the others
OF the team:
Thos. 81. Diver, Asst. Chief and
Captain.
William Switzer. Lineman.
Ed.>Hicks. Asst Lineman.
Clyde Fowler, Butman.
James T. Crews, Jr.. Nozzleman.
Len Rounds, Brakeman.
James Davenport. Driver.
Brooks Childress.
Amos Gillian.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
FEATURE MOTION PICTURES

Mr.. Lavender Announces that Some
Fine Pictures are Scheduled for This
Week.
The motion picture show is contin-
uing as popular as ever. In spite of
many counter attractions there has
been fine attendance. The show Is
running regularly every afternoon and
during the chautauqua two fine pic
lures will be shown each night after
the scheduled attraction. These lat
ter are free to those who attend the
chautauqua.
Manager Lavender announces as
special feature reels the following:
For today, Wednesday, "Bob's Micro
scope" and for Thursday, "Pathe
Weekly. Besides the feature reel
there will be two or three other reels
each afternoon. The prices as always
five and ten cents
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
BALL CANES FOR THE FOURTH.
Watts Mill Team Plays Drayton Morn
inr and Afternoon. Good Games
Certain. Another Game Next SAT-

INF and Afternoon. GOOD Games
Certain. Another Game Next sat.
Urday.
The Great and Glorious Fourth OF
July will be f,tingly celebrated this
year. at Watts Mills with q couple of
games OF hilarious baseball. Both
games will be played with Drayton
Mills OF Spartanburg, which afore-
said team barely escaped alive in a
two to one contest with Watts a cou-
pie Of Saturdays ago. The, two are
therefore pretty evenly matched and
a battle royal is expected. The firot
game will be called In the morning
at 1890 and the second at 400 in the
afternoon.
The Watts aggregation laid 1t over
the Enoree gang last Saturday with q
score of 13 to 8. The locals pasted
the sphere all over the garden. while
the visitors were unable TO make
connection with the twisters and bend
ers of Hill the home slabster. Fisher
as usual starred with the stick, slam
ming out a homer, a triple, and Just
two doubles in FIVE times up. He was
gently relieved OF hit in the ninth
by one hand stab by Byrd OF the
Enoreeans.
Next Saturday aWtts mikes up with
the crack Mollohon team hailing from
Nswberry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Negro Shooting Scrape.

Almond Harris. negro man, shot
another negro by the name OF Gary
at Poplar Springs Baptist church Sun
day The two had some dificulty out
side of the church and Harris follow
ed Gary 10 the church door and shot
him in the back. Harris was caught
by Policeman Wright and he now is in
iail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
A Protest
Editor The Advertiser:

Editor The Advertiser:
1 notice in your last weeks paper
that you say that city council is ar
ranging to repair West Main street
and South Harper street and as you
have shown a spirit of "outspoken-
ness" and disposition to help fair
play" am writing as a citizen and
taxpayer to ask you to publish my pro-
test against our city council further
fayoring the sections OF our city re-
ferred TO above until they have at
least been just TO some other sections
as deserving of favor and in much
greater need.
On West Hampton street, where I
live. 1t is necessary that we jump
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Preachine at Old Field.

There will be preaching at Old
Field church next Sunday. the fifth
Sunday, at IL o'clock in the morning.
Rev. Mr.. Ratchford. from Cross Hill,
will conduct the services. The con
gregation Is requested to bear the
date In mind.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Bank Statements

TO Check =. ..$72.95S.64
Savings Deposits 4S,2l766
Time Certificates OF Deposit
:. 47201.72
Total Deposits :. l6S.37S.O2
Cashiers Checks =. 1000
Bills Payable, including Ger
tificates for Money Bor-
rowed .... :. =. =. :. =. 10000. 90
Total ..sS25,S34.3o
State OF South Carolina,
County of Laurens. IS.
Before me came c. II. Roper. Cash
Ter Of the above named bank. who, be-
ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true
condition CT said bank. as shown By
the books of said bank.
c. H. ROPER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 25th day OF June. 1912.
W. G.. Lancaster.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: y. B. Dial, S. VI.
Wilkes, c. E Kennedy. Directors.