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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
MEXICAN REBELS
GATHER FORCES

Laredo, Tex. May 1S.-General Tellez
win 1870 federal troops, has reached
i1ampazos, Mex. 20 miles south of La
reoo' and Gen. Trucy Aubert, with 500
1edcral soldiers. is az Villaldama "a
miles further south, according to q
courier who reached the border TODAY
opposed to this force, rebels are re-.
ported gathering in numbers near uon
eoiNa' ABOUT 20 miles west of Lampazos
while the rebel commander in cbief -,
,ne o state of Tamalapulas, General
bianco, and several hundred of his fol,
lowers, are still encamped near the bor.
uer town OF Rio Bravo awaiting rein.
iorcements before attacking Matam.
oras. "'"iii-
Ahothef report received here toda,
Is 'hat In battle near Villaldama YES.
'erday between General Aubert's com.
iilaid ana a large band of rebels man,
ol the latter were killed, the numbe,
pelng as high as 100. This report how.
ever, lacks verification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Lord Hamilton to Retire

Lord Claud Hamilton, who was elected
TO parliament before either Disraeli or
Gladstone became prime minister, and is
thus the last link with the house of COM
mons as it was in the days of the Palm
erston Russell and Derby administrations
has decided to retire at the next general
election.
Lord Claud. second son of the first
Duke of Abercorn. was elected mem
ber of parliament for Londonderry a
seat which until the recent bye-election
when it was won by the liberal home
ruler, has invariably been represented by
a Hamilton in 1865, when he was only 2,
years of age He was defeated In the
next general election. by which time he
had become lord of the treasury But
he found a safe seat at Kings Lynn.
going thence to Liverpool, for which he
sat until 1885, when he retired At the
last general election he again entered
politics, and was elected for South Ken
sington
Although a strong party man and keen
politician, Lord Claud is better known
as chairman of the Great Eastern rail-
way He is one of the few members of
the aristocracy who through family and
financial influence have been placed al
the head of great railway and have
made success of it. With Sir Frederick
Banbury, formerly successful stock
broker and a man of considerable finan-
cial influence. he has been considered the
representative of the railway compa nies
In parliament and has consistently fought
their battles.
The announcement of Lord Claud's re-
tirement from parliament followed the
passage of a government bill enabling.
railways to raise their rates to meet in
creases in the wages of employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
VALUABLE GOVERNMENT
DOCUMENTS DESTROYED

Eleven of the firemen, however were
so seriously affected that they were re
moved to a hospital, where several of
them were in a serious condition to-
night.
The fire started in some unexplained
manner in the basement late today and
burned for five hours before the fire.
men succeeded in subduing 1t, although
1t was confined entirely to the base
ment.
This was the fifth fire that has oc-
Cured in the building in the past six
years each time thousands of priceless
government documents having been de-
stroyed Most of the loss today was
confined to maps and records, many of
which cannot be restored.
Thousands of people gathered to wit
ness the fire, which threatened the CEN
ter of Washington's shopping district.
Secretary Lane of the interior depart
ment, of which the survey is branch,
stood for hours watching the fight of
the fremen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19

Washington, May 1S.-F'ire Chief
Wagner and 20 firemen were overcome,
several of them being seriously in
jured by smoke and Illuminating gas
from broken pipe today while fight
ing a fire in an + street building oc-
cupied by the geological survey. The
blaze destroyed valuable government
records and did considerable damage to
the building, but unpublished data val
ued at s5,O00,000, according to George
o. Smith, director of the survey. es-
capped damage. 1t was estimated that
the loss to the survey alone would
amount to upwards of 100000. The
American Express company leather
store and the Japanese bazaar. which
occupied the ground floor, also were
considerably DANA ged.
Fire Chief Wagner was overcome
shortly after the fire began, but soon
recovered sufficiently to return to his
work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
DELEGATES TO PEACE
CONFERENCE ARRIVE

London, May 19.--All the delegates to
the Balkan peace conference are now
in London and will be formally well
coined today by Sir Edward Grey, secre-
tary for foreign affairs. The first meet
ing probably will be held Tuesday.
Whether a preliminary peace treaty
will be signed this week. as was eX-
pected. is still doubtful. The Greek and
Servian delegates have not received au-
thorty to sign treaty and 1t is sup
posed Greece and Servia are pursuin &
a policy of delay in order to keep the
Bulgarian forces before the Tchatalja
and Bulair while the territorial dis
putes with Bulgaria are still unsettled.
1t is believed, however, that the powers
Will be able to influence Greece and
Servia to sign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
STREET CAR STRIKERS
AND OFFICIALS CONFER:
MAY CALL OFF STRIKE

Cincinnati, May 1S.-Street car Off
Gals and representatives of the EN-
ployes' union held conferences which
1t is believed viii result in the ending
OF the street car strike in this city
until late hour tonight without reach
ing any definite conclusion. Although
the street railway company and its
employees were not in direct communi-
cation, officials of both organizations
held the meetings on the same floor of
an office building.
Inc company was represented by
President Schoepf and several direc-
tors and at the employees meeting were
John Mahon. president of the Interna- =
tional Street Car union Rein Orr, or
ganizer of the present strike, and To-
cal officials of the organization.
Walter Knight president of the Fed
Grated Association of Municipal Organ
izations, acted as intermediary.
No definite statement was given out
1t was believed that only minor differ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Poverty Caused Thefts

A remarkable feature in the case of
the bookkeeper kohler, who was recently
sentenced by the imperial court at Ieip-
zig to seven years penal servltude for
espionage, has just been revealed. II
appears that the prisoner. while en-
ployed as clerk by the military author
tiles. and entrusted with plans and doru-
ments, OF which he sold copies to the
Russian and French Intelligence de-
partments for considerable sums. was
In receipt OF no more than 60 cents a
day. His poverty seems to have been the
cause both of his crime and its discov-
cry Tor the fact that he was in posses
SION OF money very soon reused suspi-
cions His pretty young wife was SEN
fenced to nine months imprisonment fo,
completely in the crime against the
fatherland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
WHITE MAN
KILLS OWN SON

Bishopvile, S. c., May 1s-M. l.. Gar
rett, white man, tonight is hiding in a
swamp about is miles from here, wither
he fled after killing his son-in-law, Aaron
Campbell, and the latters father, John
H. Campbell, Garrett is heavily armed
and well supplied with ammunition. The
hunt was suspended at nightfall and the
posses settled down to wait till morn
ing, when they expect to capture or
kill the fugitive.
After killing the two Campbells, Gar
rett made for the swamp, taking his
daughter with him. She made her es-
cape and was brought to Jail here.
Garrett is supposed to have been moved
to his deed by the daughters marriage
to Aaron Campbell Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19

SIX CONSECRATED
TO MISSION WORK

Bowling Green, KY May 1s.-Six per-
sons consecrated to mission work in
foreign fields at meeting this after
noon of the womens board of missions,
which is in session here in connection
with the Cumberland Presbyterian gem
eral assembly. Miss Kitty Wood of
Nick enZie, Tenn, was assigned to
China: /. X. Floyd of Kentucky to South
America, and two Reid brothers of
Oklahoma, to India. Miss Leila Beas-
ley of Pulaski, Tenn. it was announced.
will not be given an assignment until
she has finished school.
Visiting preachers attending the as
sembly occupied pulpits in the various
churches throughout the city today.
Several important committee reports
will be considered at tomorrow's ses-
sion of the assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
LONDON PAPER DISCUSSES
UNITED STATES-JAPAN ISSUE

But California offers a quicker pat
way to affluenee for the ambitious Ash
atics: therefore the fears of the Cali
fornians. thought to,be exaggerated and
premature. are not entirely groundless,
and no useful purpose will be served
by blind condemnation of the tendencies
of public opinion in the western states.
Whatever may be the issue of the
present dispute, 1t is a question of mag
nitude for the white races in the flu
ture. Until the situation becomes more
strained we prefer to believe that some
middle course of settlement will be
found.
while Japan is fully warranted in
standing on her treaty rights, she Will
do well to remember that "A claim to
enter neighbors garden is not the
kind of a claim that can be pressed
with unrestricted Indignation, however
strong it's documentary support may
he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
To Teach Rubber Gathering

Alexander Irving. an experienced rub
Der grower of the Malay States, will soon
sail for Brazil in charge of party Of
rubber tappers. who will teach the natives
the methods of tapping in vogue in Cey-
Ion and the Federated Malay States. 1t
is expected that by the use of this meth
cd the output in Brazil will be increased
fve-fold Many thousands of tapping
knives already have been shipped to
Para, and the Brazilian government is
preparing to spend 900 to instruct the
natives in the rubber country in this very
effective system of tapping.
In the meantime rubber prices continue
to tumble in the London market and 70
cents a pound is now being offered for
the quality which brought SO during the
great boom of 1910 The output is rapidly
expanding and rubber brokers are won
dering how low the price will go If the
promised five-fold increase in Brazil ma
terializes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Eight Hour Campaign

New York, May 1S.-A campaign for
an eight-hour day in the Standard OIL
company's works in New York New
Jersey and Pennsylvania was started
today at conference of delegates of
the International Brotherhood of Sta
tionary Firemen. According to a state
ment by President Timothy Healy OF
the brotherhood the Standard Oil COM
pany employees 1000 firemen in these
states. He said that representatives
OF the men would confer with company
OFFICIALS before other action is deter
mined upon. The firemen now work
from 10 to II hours day, Healy said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Prince to Visit America

Although nothing has as yet been defn-
tely arranged. it is very certain that the
Prince of Wales, who has paid long visits
to France and Germany, will before Ions
start on tour of the dominions and 2ol.
onies. Canada, in all likelihood will be
the first dominion visited and when there
it is possible that the prince. like his
look at America.
ucation at oxford at the end of the
present year. He will then be given a
commission in the Grenadier Guards
Whether he will actually serve with the
Guards is not known vet, but if he does
it will only be for short time. If moth
ing happens TO intervene, he will be free
to start on his tour of the dominons in
the Spring of 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19

London. May 19.-The. Times prints
a three-colnmn article by Sir Nalen-
tine Chirol. eX-foreign editor of the
Times. dealing with the dispute be-
tween the United States and Japan. The
writer analizes the grounds on which
Japan claims equality of treatment with
western nations, and expresses the be-
lief that the situation created thereby
is more dangerous than it was on any
previous occasion.
The Times. commenting editorally,
says;
The ultimate point in the dispute
does not affect America alone. but is
essentially a world question. There
should be plenty of room for the sur
plus millions of Japan and China in
the undeveloped Asiatic territories for
many decades to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
RIVERS WILL NOT
FIGHT WITH RITCHIE

Los Angeles. Cal, May 1s.-"Joe Rivers
will not box Willie Rtchie at San Fran
cisco on July a." said Promoter T. j.
McCarey of the Pacific Athletic club to-
night. relative to the announcement by
Ritchies manager that a match for. the
lightweight championship had been ar
ranged.
McCarey declared Rivers had agreed
to box at Vernon Arena on the Fourth of
July with any lightweight selected by
McCarey. He said he had made Riches
manager. Billy Nolan. a good offer for
the match but that Nolan had not seen
fit to reply. Rivers has announced re-
peatedly that this agreement had been
made and that If Ritchie did not agree
to come here he would take on the win
ner of the Anderson Mandot fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
FEAR YOUNG GIRLS
HAVE BEEN DROWNED

Ithaca. N Y, May 1S.-The finding
today of an overturned canoe in Cayuga
lake has led to fears that four Cornell
university students, two of whom We're
young women. who went for ride in
the canoe last night. have been drowned.
The students, Brainard Bailey of
Troy. n. Y, an editor of the Cornell
Daily Sun Reinhart A. thinner of
Rochester. and Miss Martha E McCor-
mick of Troy and Miss Neil C. Bracket
of Middletown, n. Y, were guests at a
fraternity house party at Willow Point
The two young women, who lived at
Sage cottage the Womens dormitory.
and were sop homores in the college of
arts and sciences. Bailey was a sopho-
more in the law school and thinner q
sophomore in the college of mechanical
engineering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Charles Keidel, Jr.. a Suicide

Atlantic city, n. j., May 18.-Charles
keidel, jr., As years old, an official OF
the hnabe Piano company, and said
to be member of a we'll known Balti-
more family, committed suicide, the po-
nee say, by shooting himself through
the head at prominent beach front
hotel last Friday. The authorities de-
clare they were not notified of the
tragedy. news of which did not become
known until today, after the body had
been sent to Baltimore. 1t Is believed
that dependency caused by illness was
responsible for keideIs alleged act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Daniels in Norfolk

Washington, N. c., May 1S.--Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels arrived from
Norfolk, Va, this afternoon for short
visit to this. his Birthplace. He was
met by a committee of citizens, headed
by Mayor Kugler. and given formal
welcome. The programme of entertain
ment in his honor tomorrow includes a
luncheon and trip down the Pamlico
river Prior to the luncheon he will
deliver a brief address. The Secretary
will leave for Raleigh N. c.. tomorrow
afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
To Prevent Frauds

The Austrian government has taken
steps to prevent. as far as possible. the
recurrence of incidents in which Aus
trians entitled to share in estates in
America have been victimized by agents
woh fraudulently secured their power of
attorney and then appropriated the
whole or part of the inheritance
A circular addressed to the provincial
authorities. has been issued by the min
istry of commerce, instructing them to
warn relatives of Austrian subjects dying
In America against sending powers of at
torney to unknown individuals and sug-
gesting that such authorization should
be given only to Austrian consular Off
cials. There have been many cases In
which obscure agents have made away
with estates rightfully belonging to poor
people in Austria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
VICTIM OF CAMORRA
AFTER 1O-YEAR CHASE

New York, May 1S.-After pursuit
of 10 years around the world, agents
of the Camorra of Italy tonight found
Angelo Defino. said to have turned
traitor to the organization in Palermo.
decade ago. Five previous attempts
had been made to kill him. The one
tonight succeeded. Bullets fired by
three strangers, who entered Brook
lyn dance hall where Defino was sit
ting at a table chatting with friends.
killed him instantly. In the turmoil
following the shooting the murderers
escaped. Dehno, who came to Brooklyn
in 1911. was employed by a contract
ing firm. He was telling his friends
the story of the world chase after him
and declaring that at last he felt safe,
when he met his fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
MenOcal Arrives

Havana, May 1S-The speciaI mission
to represent the United States NJ tho
ii'a us sura'ioh OF Gen. Juan Mario Memo
cal as president of Cuban republic ar
,r aNeo mere today on the transport Prairie
ne MISSION Is composed of the Third As
sistant Secretary of State Dudlev Eiala
Malone, and Bridg. Gen. Enoch n (srou,-
DER, Judge advocate general of the army
with Edward Bell of the I.atin-Amerian
DIVISION OF the state department, as sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Severe Losses

behghazi. Africa, May 18.-Italians and
ARABS suffered severe losses in a recent
engagement at Sidi Garba. General Can
oretti' commanding the Italian forces at
Dcrna. stormed an entrenched camn Of
ARABS and after a stiff fight drove them
out the Italians had hardly established
their positions, when they were vigorol,slv
a.tacked on both flanks. They again
~. puiseu tne enemy. Details of the casual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
BERLIN D|SL|KES
K-K|NG MANUEL
Marriage With Princess is
Viewed Unfavorably
Is NOT A LOVE MATCH
p'shop Prohibits Use of Automobile
oy Priests, Who Take the Matter
TO the Pope-Subufban Rail-
roads to be Electrified
by MALCOLM CLARKE.

berhh, May R-(Special Berlin is not
just IN love with the idea that the de.
posed King Emanuel is To hecone a
man prince. The forthcoming mar
u manuel to Princess Augustine
'ictoria OF Hohenzellern is viewed by
MANY important people with dlsfavor.
All the talk about it being a love match
Is riGiculed openly
Inc brides father is Prince William
Oh Hohenzellern, head of the non-reign-
ing branch of the family That is to
say Ills ancestry, going back to the
oark ages, is superior to that of the
ha'ser which came of younger and
more pusnful branch. But Prince Will
nam Is millionaire and Manuel still
hopes to be helped to a second slice of
feisninE royalty. 1t is an alliance of
interests
me princess-to give her name in full.
augustine Victoria Wihelmina Antoin-
cite Maihilda Ludovica Josephine Marie
Elizabeth Olga Luise- 1some name, &c %
years of age, somewhat mannlsh and
'Eey say She has her fathers temper.
fflnce William has been referred to as
the toughest proposition among the no.
,eh'ates othe fatherland. Manuel is
% lie has seen life from several angles
ne Is Just now seeing it over the some-
"hat angular shoulders or his chosen
one terhaps he intends to settle down.
But that does not matter. He will either
settle down or the princess of the many
names Will read the riot act. She will
ne no mere haus-frau or cypher in his
future establishment
bX-hlns, fianeee and father-in-law-
eject are now at sigmaringen, the Prince
OF Hohenzollern's principal castle 1t is
vast place, with great vaulted chambers
and host of ghost stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
FOUR ARE KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

warren, O, May 1S.-Mr and Mrs.
"ard turner, each aged so; Mrs. Henry
Turner, aged 20, and Mrs. Frank Housa1
aged 40,-wer killed late today u,b.,
,l .neil "uto,hoplie was struck by west
bound Baltimore and Ohio train 80.
LeaVlttsbufg. Frank IIousel was seri
ousiy injured. Ward Turner was driv-
ing the car. which stalled on a cross
ing olrectly before the onrushing train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
PROPOSAL TOTAX
BEEF EXPECTATION

Buenos Aires. May 1S.-The council
OF ministers has decided to submit to
the national congress a proposal to an
ply tax on the expectation of beef
In excess of maximum fixed by the
government An official of the minis
try OF agriculture has begun an exam
NATION of the accounts of the refrig-
Grating plants.
Inc minister of public works an
nounces that rich source of petroleum
mas peen discovered at San Cristobal, in
the province of Santa Fe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Controversy Over Use of Auto

A heated controversy is going forward
between the bishop of Greyes and many
OF his more progressive priests The
bishop has put ban on the Chew
chew car as applying to clerics. He
SAYS it's undignifed. The protesting
priests say it's pleasant and practical.
They are taking the issue to the pope
As his holiness owns car. which was
presented TO him. If ! recall Alright. bv
an American although he has not the
happiness TO be able TO ride in outside
the Vatican grounds) they think they
Will have his voice on their side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Aviation Contest

s.fassourg' Germany, May 1S.-The
Prince Henry aviationa contest which
started from Weisbaden on May Il. with
" ofi1cer pilots and several amateurs
cohtending ended here tonight Lieuten-
ant canter, the winner of the contest.
received three prizes. including the EN-.
perors prize for the best aggregate
acnlevement. At.a banquet Prince. Henri
OF Prussia spoke of the remarkable nror-
less OF German aviators, likening the
of the navy. pUo ooa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Announcement

Mr.. Robert L. Totten wishes to an
nounce that he has severed his connec
ton with the Tidewater company and
will hereafter devote his entire time to
the work of Totten & Woodruff, engin-
eers. 527 Brown Marx building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
WATERS OF PACIFIC
PUT INTO CANAL.

Panama. May 18.-The waters
of the Pacific ocean were today
let into the Panama canal. A
giant blast composed of 32,750
pounds of dynamite was shot,
demolishing the dyke to the
south of the Mifiafores locks and
allowing the water to flow into
an extensive section in which
excavations have practically
been completed.
The blast was successful in
every way and the vibration was
felt in Panama City as though
there had been a slight earth
quake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
James H. Rarland

Lyerly, Ga, May 1S.-(Special )-James
II. Ragland aged 60 years, died at his
home, four miles south of Lyerly FRI
day night, after an illness of more than
years duration, death being due to a
complication of diseases. MIR. Ragland
had been a resident of Chattooga county
for many years and was one of the best
known citizens of the county He had
lived in the house where he died for
more than 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Play on Sunday

Knoxville Tenn May 1S.-For the first
time in the history of the Apps lachan
league, a game has been played on Sun
day, the Rome, Ga, and Middlesboro,
Ky. teams playing today at Middlesboro.
Rome was defeated by score of to l.
Other Sunday games will be scheduled
at Middlesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Deaths and Funerals
G.. A. Culpepper

Girard. May 1S-tSpecial)- l)-George A.
Culpepper, aged "a, and prominent and
highly respected citizen of this city, died
yesterday at his home in West Girard.
While in feeble health for some time he
was only violently i'll for some "a hours.
The father and mother and several other
relatives survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Editor Reincarcerated

Springfield. ILL.,, May 1S.-Editor Fay
ID. Slate of Mountaburn was today re-
incarcerated owing TO the death of
Mayor p. p. Windsor of Mountaburn,
and is held without bail. charged with
murder.
Mayor Windsor died from bullet
wound said to have been inflicted by
Slate during quarrel Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Plans Are Changed

Al meeting of the brotherhood class
OF the Fountain Heights church yesterday v
was decided to serve ice cream and cake
as refreshments and to make no charge
LOT aomission to the mock trial to he
at the church. "ie"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-19
Princes Book Sells Well

The crown princes book. My In
dian Hunting Diary has been such a
huge success that already he is able tc
carry out his promise to utilize its profits
for a treat for the poor school children
OF Berlin. One hundred little tots will
he the guests of the Kaisers heir al
the barracks of his Hussar regiment a,
Langfuhr. Danzig, beginning next We'd
nesday. They will remain enjoying their
holiday for three weeks.