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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
BANKERS MEET IN
REGULAR SESSION
J. L. Cross Speaks-Feature of Meet
ing Is Adding Machine Contest.
Study Class Meets Tuesday

The regular monthly meeting of tho
American Institute of Banking-was held
last night, a large majority of the naem-
bers being present
J. L. cross. head of the general book
keeping department of the First National
bank. made talk on Bank Bookkeep-
ing,e which was heard with much in
terest
The feature of the meeting was an
adding machine contest. conducted hy
Local Manager Beddard of the Adder
Machine company, on Wales machines.
OF the Is participants. four made per-
feet scores. these being G.. ". GilieY. q. L.
Hilty. H. II. Eveslage and II. ID. Rus
sell Three prizes of $40, s. and $3.50 re-
specuvely were awarded to these gentle
men In the order given.
The study class of the chapter will hold
a meeting ON Tuesday night at $50 The
class is now engaged in course of CONF
nercal law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
CHESS TOURNAMENT

New York, January 23,-By defeating
Norman T. Whitaker, former chess
champion of the University of Pennsyl-
vania In the game postponed from the
second round of the American National
Masters Tournament Joseph II. Capa-
blanca. Cuban champion. today assumed
the lead in the tournament with clean
score of three straight victories. Inc
result of this encounter was contrary 70
general expectations rs Whitaker, VINO
played brilliantly in the early Stages OF
the game on Tuesday, was considered 10
have at least a draw In the adjourned
position After resumption today, now
ever. he played rather indifferently ana
the Cuban soon had the game well IN
hand.
The other adjourned game between
Harry Kline of Boston and |. Tenenwur-
eel of this city resulted in draw after
A. moves.
The fourth round will be contested to-
morrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
PRESIDENT DENNY
WILL ACCEPT HONOR
To Be Member of Committee
on Reception at the
Inauguration

University. January "a Especially >
President George H. Denny will be a
member of the committee on reception at
the inauguration of President-e elect Wood
row Wilson on March 4. Notice of his
appointment a was received by DR. Denny
a day or two ago from Walker W. Viek,
secretary of the inaugural committee and
lie has already sent i'll his acceptance.
This new honor for the president of the
university comes from the hands of
Thomas Nelson Page, the most dstin-
gd.shed of southern writer's, who is chair
man of the committee on reception. Most
of the preliminary work of the committee
Will be attended to by the members living
in aud around Washington, and DR.. DEN
ry Will not go up Until the time for the
inauguration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
RAISE $1,000 TO PAY
OFF DEBT OF CHURCH

Before a large and enthusiastic assem-
blage in the Pratt City civic auditorium
5000 was raised by subscription to pay
off the church debt of 5000 on the Pratt
city Methodist church. The meeting last
night was in the form of a church
banquet and was most enjoyabie af-
fair to all those present
DR. r. NJ. Cunningham was the toast
master and introduced the several speak
ers. Bishop Mccoy was the principal
speaker who spoke briefly Among the
other speakers were DR.. carraway, W. II.
Barnard and the Rev. w p MeGlawin.
pastor of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
MAN ASSAULTED BY
NEGRO H|GRWAYMAN
Struck on Back of Head
and Is Seriously
Injured

J. r. Smith. residing at the corner of
Thirty ninth street and Fourth avenue,
north, was knocked in the head and
robbed by a negro man last evening
about o'clock at Thirty-eighth street
and Avenue A. Mr.. Smith runs a store
at Thirty eighth street and Avenue A,
and was sopg home from the store when
a negro came up behind him and struck
him in the back of the head, presumably
with a pair of knuekles.
4 four inch cash was cut in Mr.
Smiths head He was able to walk to
his home and inform the officers of the
hold up. Deputy Sheriffs Rape, MeDuff
and Metcalffe went TO the scene with the
bloodhounds, but were unable to find the
hold up man. Mr.. Smith lost $3.50 In cash
and a poeketbook with his daughters s
name in II. He was rather seriously in
jured by the blow in the head and was
reported as very weak last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
RAINS RETARD
FALL OF OHIO

Washington. January 2s.-According to
reports to the weather bureau tonight.
heavy rains of the last "a hours In the
Ohio valley will retard the fall of the
river between Evansville and Cairo A
stage of IS feet in the Mississippi at Mem
phis flood stage 35 feeD. is indicated with
ing the next three or four days according
to the bureau, and a stage of 46 feet & (
Vicksburg Cnood stage 40 feeD, is indicated
for February 1 or 8.
A gap of 400 feet wide has opened in the
leyee at Big Lake, and a large part OF
southeast Missouri is being inundated.
The residents are fleeing.
The Ohio tonight reached a stage of
49, feet and is slowly rising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
SIX INDICTMENTS
IN CARSON TRUST

New York. January 2s.-six more ar
son trust" indictments were returned to-
day by the grand jury. Two OF them
are directed against George Grutz, a fire
Insurance adjuster, now in the Tombs.
and Kalman Newmark. an attorney who
is at liberty on bail. Both men had been
indicted previously on charges of arson.
AT the district attorneys office 1t was
said the other indictments were returned
against three owners Of flat houses and
the owner of a tailor shop where fires
occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
ALABAMA CORN
GROWERS AT CAPITAL

J. p Leach of Marshall county and
Willie Atehlson of Jefferson county
champion corn growers of Alabama, are
enjoying the sights of the capital un-
der the care of the agricultural depart
ment.
These two young men produced lot
and 1873 bushels Of corn, respectively
upon one acre of ground Young Atchi-
son has demonstrated that jefferson
county is not only the greatest county
In the south in mineral wealth but cal
also hold her own With other sections
agriculturally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
CASTRO REFUSES To
TALK TO OFFICIALS
Dismisses Visitors When
Confronted With Incrim-
mating kilograms

New York, January 23.-Conies of tele-
grams in the possession of the state de-
partment at Washington are believed by
members of the board of inquiry which
passed upon the question of admitting
Gipriano Castro to this country to show
eonclusively that CASTRO ordered the kill
ing of Paredes, a Revolutionary war gen
eral in Venezuela in 1907 according to
developments today at Ellis Island, where
Castro is being detained pending an ap-
peal of the special boards decision to
exclude the former Venezuelan president
Immigration officials with copies of
these kilograms tried to read them TO
Castro in his room today. but he wond
not listen. He banged the door shut,
locked IL and sent for Harold A. Content.
of his counsel. The lawyer later gave
cut statement declaring that the tele-
grams are not authenticated, but even
if they were true Castro ordered his
enemy shot. he was guilty only of a polit-
ioa1 offense. February g. 1907, is addressed
to General Luis Narela, at Cuidad Rali-
var" and reads: You should give i'm
mediate orders to shoot Parades AMI his
officers. Advise me of receipt and full
filment.
1t was signed ".Cipriano Castro"
Another telegram was received and
reads: Received; Immediately" from
yarela to Castro
The third telegram was received from
the American legation at Caracas dated
January 10 this year. 1t sets forth that
on April 49, 1909. the criminal court Of
| Caracas issued an order for Castro de-
| tention whenever he should land in
Venezuela. to stand trial for the murder
of Paredes. This telegram also refers
to certain testimony before the court and
to an opinion expressed by one man
that Paredes was deliberately shot after
his capture.
Mr.. Content expressed that Castro's re-
fusal to listen to the kilograms was be-
cause he WAS interrupted at breakfast
and objected to the presence of a woman
stenographer in his room while in its
untidy appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
EIGHT KILLED AND
FIFTEEN HURT WHEN
BIG BUILDING FALLS
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sources were scarcely more reason
able
The only quiet Was in the great pub
lie square, where thousands stood
watching the rescuers silhouetted
against the light tearing planks, bricks
and rubbish from the wreck, pitching
the stuff out anywhere with warning
cries. These men worked on carpet
of ruined greasy fancy goods of all
colors from the store Many In the
dense crowd wept softly Here and
there mothers and relatives wildly
stopped every one they could to ask
for missing relatives.
Until almost midnight this condl-
tion prevailed until Mayor Flnchs Of
fetal proclamation uneNpectedly
brought the good report there were nc
more dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
7. C. Cargill

Evergreen. January 23.-tSpecial)-T. G.
Cargill, one of Evergreen's Oldest and
most respected citizens. died at an early
hour this morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs George w. Salter. Ir.
Mr.. cargill was born in Georgia on
December Is. 1926, and came to Alabama
when young man, residing in various
places in the state. He located in Ever
green about 60 years ago where he has
Since resided He served throughout the
war with a cavalry company. and after
the close of that conflict he returned TO
his home and family here.
Two daughters and two sons survive
him. They are Mrs. T. A. Waller of
Jackson and Mrs. George w. Salter, ir.,
of Evergreen; T. w. cargill of Mont gom-
ery and e. f. cargill Of Evergreen. He
also has a half brother N. b. Jones. o,
this place.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from the Salter home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
May Overthrow Government

Vienna, JANUARY 23.-Dispatches from
Constantinople say that the young Turk
leaders met Tuesday under the presi-
dency of Prince Said Harem and resolved
to overthrow the government in favor OF
a military dictatorship If the cabinN de-
cided to yield Adrianople.
1T was arranged at this meeting that
Shefket Pasha should be the new grand
xizier. Kiamil Pasha was approached
privately, but refused to accede to the
committees demands.
It was then decided that only Prince
Said Harem should attend the grand
council, which was composed entirely OF
old Turkites. In order to report .he pro-
ceedings to tho revolutionary comman-
der.
This committee met again after the
grand council meeting and attempted for
chilly to remove the government.
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which will be able to- take the fullest
advantage of the nations strength to
protect the fatherland.
1.-THE Ottoman nation cannot sacrifice
its rights and will employ all the means
in its power to defend them and show
that ii wishes to live with honor
At 10 o'clock tonight the city was quiet.
A severe rain storm prevailed and this
probably prevented disorders.
Events leading to today's coup detat
are described as follows:
Talaat Bey visited Kiamil Pasha In the
the morning and urged him to resign.
Kiamil refused to reply and the cabinet
council contirued TO discuss the draft of
the reply to the powers note.
About 3 o'clock In the afternoon Djelal
Bey. a Young Turk leader, accompanied
bv five mounted officers, arrived at the
sublime porte At the same moment sew
eral hundred persons suddenly gathered
and unfurled flag, evidently by pre-
concerted arrangement.
Then Enver Bey mounted on a white
horse. appeared, accompanied by kiazim
Tey, who was formerly ambassador to
Washington, Hall Bey and other staff
officers. Dismounting at the doors of
the porte he asked to see the grand
vizier whereupon the gates of the porte
were closed
Memduk Psshat commandant of Con-
stantinople stood at the door and re-
fused admission to anyone except Enver
Bey and Talaat Bey. They entered the
council chamber and declared that the
ministry must resign.
Kiamil Pasha thereupon wrote his res
ignation and handed 1t to Enver who
proceeded to the palace.
The sultan refused to believe 1t until
he had sent messengers to the porte to
confirm the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

RETIRING MERCHANT offers sis,oo0,oo
stock and good will long established
trade; splendid brick. on corner; grow
ing eltv of 5000. Liberal discount. Also
good paying drug business. on car line;
center of town: brick building. Stock
and fixtures. s2S50oo Fine opening.
Alex VICES & Co. Alfalfa, Ala
ron SAIE-Timber land, large and
small tracts. poplar, pine and white
oak. Alex Niegs & Co, Alfalfa Ala
l-2i-3t-fri-sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
NEGRO SHOT AND
BADLY INJURED

Sam Haskin, a negro, was seriously
shot by Harvey Simmons. another negro
last night about o'clock in Irondale
The two negroes are said to have had
some trouble while working on a con-
struction gang near Irondale. Simmons
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jack
Brown and placed in the county jail,
charged with assault with intent to mur-
der. Haskins was sent to the Hilman
hospital. He was shot once through the
side, As calbre army Colts revolver
being used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. L. A. Meyers

Huntsville, January 3.-fSpeeiaL) Mrs.
r. A. Meyers. formerly Miss Harrison, a
daughter of the late James b. Harrison
OF this city. Is dead at San Antonio, Tex.
The body will be brought to Huntsville
Tor interment Mrs. Meyers Is survived
by her husband. little baby. her mother
ard two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
MEXICAN SUGAR
CROP DESTROYED

Mexico City. January 2s.-The sugar
crop and nearly all the buildings of
three haciendas near cuautla belong
ing to Col. Pablo Escandon, former gov
ernor of Morelos, have been burned by
Zapatistas. The loss is estimated at
more than million pesos gold.
Colonel Escandon is the planter who
was arrested last November by the
government on a charge of having paid
tribute to the Zapatistas for protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Man Attacks Picture Gallery

London, January 23.-A man attacked
the pictures in the national gallery this
afternoon with two foot rule. lie
smashed the glass and damaged TIE can
vases of four paintings. two of them by
Constable, before he was seized by a
policeman. The man gave no motive for
his act nor did he claim 10 be sup
porter of the suffragettes. 1t is said that
the pictures can be easily repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
WANT VETERANS
To WEAR UN|FO ORMS.
Southern Congressman Talk
on the Gettysburg
Celebration

Philadelphia. January ga plea
that Confederate veterans be allowed
10 wear their uniforms at the fftieth
anniversary celebration of the battle
of Gettysburg next July was made to-
night by representatives of the south
ern states at a conference here with
members of the state and congressional
commissions having the affair In
charge. 1t was said the Confederate
veterans are overwhelmingly in favor
of wearing their uniforms at the ceIe-
bration. No decision was reached.
Representatives of 21 states are in
conference here with members of the
two commissions arranging for the de-
tails of the celebration in which 10000
Union and Confederate veterans are
expected to participate. Gen. Felix Rob-
ertson of Texas said tonight that the
Confederate veteran still loves his
old uniform and often wears nothing
else and would not come to the cele-
bration IL uniforms are to be barred. .
Among those in attendance besides
members of the commissions were
Gen. G. Irwin walker of South Car
o1ina, past commander in chief of the
United Confederate Veterans; Judge Eli
Torrance, Minnesota, past commander
in chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public; Dr. W. A. Granville. president
of Pennsylvania college. Gettysburg
and the Rev DR.. j. A. Singmaster
chairman of Gettysburg citizens COM
mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Another Rise Expected

Evansville. Ind, January 23.-Although
the orio river fell four-tenths of foot
here today heavy rains are expected to
cause another rise within "a hours. The
predicted increase is not expected to ma
t,rially change the situation.
Reports received here tell of much suf-
ferng among the refugees near Hender-
son. Ky. The situation at Shawnee, ILL.,,
still is considered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Mrs. Mary Slaughter

Huntsville, January 23.-(Special.) )--alrs
Mary Slaughter widow of the late DIR.
j. r. Slaughter, died very suddenly at
lie home Of her daughter, Mrs. j. II. Cain
at Madison. She was rs years cid and is
survived by the following daughters: Mrs
J. II. Cain and Mrs. John i. Slaton of
Madison. Mrs. A. Med. Mullens of Char
lotte. s. c.; Miss Mary Slaughter of
Huntsville and w. c.. Slaughter of Bir-
nlinRham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
TUSCALOOSA MAY
HAVE GAS PLANT
Petition for Franchise Pre-
sented to Commission at
Regular Meeting

Tuscaloosa. January 23.-fspeeial. THAT
Tuscaloosa is to soon have an up TO date
gas works now seem assured. \ petition
for a franchise was presented the city
commissioners at their regular meeting
by Judge II. B. Foster. who spoke favor
ably ON the proposition. Judge ". w.
Brandon also spoke on the matter, giving
the outlines of the company
The company proposes to begin the lay
ing of mains within the city limits in 30
days. provided the commissioners grant
the franchise. The proposed plan is 10
erect a S75,oe0 plant with - miles OF
mains for high pressure artificial gas.
the plant to be in operation by July l.
DR. Aston Maxwell was elected city
health officer TO succeed DR.. George RAJ
resigned. at a called meeting of the Tus-
caloosa Medical society last night.
At a recent meeting of the Board of
Trade a number of matters of Importance
came before the meeting for discussion.
The river bill was up for consideration
and many prominent citizens were pres
ent to urge that the Board of Trade a.d
the commissioners in building a road
so as to avoid using the river hill via the
bridge A committee was appointed to
see as to the cost of building a road
OF the route proposed by the commits
sioners. The proposed gas plant met with
favor by the Board of Trade
who realized the need of the plant in
this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Rio Fire in Los Angeles

Los Angeles. January 23-fire chlet
Achie Fley was perhaps fatally hurt ana
eight flremen were injured tonight by
an explosion of turpentine In the base-
ment of the Brennan hotel, which, WITH
adjacent buildings was damaged slop.o@
bv fire. All the injured except Eley are
expected to recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Patterson Brings Back Negro

Monroe Parks, a negro man, was
brought to Birmingham from Atlanta
last night by Deputy Sheriff Patterson
and placed In the county jail on a charge
of murder. Parks is said to have shot
and killed Wesley Wallace, a negro, at
the corner of Avenue A and Twenty-first
street in June, 1910. He was arrested re-
Gently in Atlanta on a minor charge and
is said to have confessed to killing Wal
la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Two Men Convicted

Two white men, Tai Marcus and Manuel
DuBose, were each sentenced to six
months hard labor and given a fine Of
$3.50 yesterday by Judge S. f. Greene for
violating section 1919 of the code. Notice
of appeal was filed by Marcus and Du-
Bose. Pending making of bond they
were sent to the county jail.
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sorry tonight. but only for Turkey, whose
leading men evidently do not realize the
exact position II their country. both at
home and form an international point Of
view"
The Monteneg-lns were joyful, exclaim-
ing: "If the Turks mean what they say.
this is equivalent to war. 1t signifies the
cancellation of all arrangements conceri-
ing Albania and Scutari."
London, January 2f.-The Jewish Chron-
icle prints autograph letters from DR..
Daneff of Bulgaria., and the Greek pre-
mer, Venizelos, guaranteeing full and
equal rights to Jews In the conquered
territories
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Dispensary to Close

The Anti-Tubercuoss association has
given notice that the dispensary and Of
fioes will be closed tomorrow from IL
a. IN. for fumgation. The secretary may
be reached ON that day by phone, Main
sa64 Nurses may be seen at the sana-
torlum or reached by phone Main i69o-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Smith Pension Examiner

Montgomery, January 23.-tspselal.)-
Announcement was made today of the np-
pointment of William +. Smith of Opelika
as pension examiner of Lee county 10
succeed W. G. Robinson. deceased. fhe
appointment was by order of Governor
G'Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
TURKISH CRISIS is
BROUGHT ON BY AN
INDIGNANT PEOPLE
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the war; but we are determined to keep
the fortress of Adrianople at all costs.
This is an indispensable condition to
peace" he said.
Kiamil Pasha and the other members
of his cabinet remain in their resi-
Gences under guard.
proclamation nominating Ma
hmoud Shefket Pasna as grand vfzier
was read at the porte at 7 o'clock this
evening. On his arrival he was en-
Enthusiastically greeted by a great as
semblage outside The portfolio of for
eign affairs has been offered to Has
sein Hilmi Pasha, the present ambas-
sador at Vienna end a former grand
vizier.
Talaat Rev summoned Noradunghian
Efendi this evening for a consultation.
All the Constantnople newspapers not
belonging to the Young Turk party have
been suspended.
Troops Practice Maneuvers
Early in the morning all the troops
loyal to Fiamil pasha were sent to prac-
tce maneuvers outside Constantinople,
while detachment. which had gone over
to the committee of Union and Progress,
was sent toothe sublime PORTE
The committee tonight issued procla-
nation explaining its action. 1t declares
that while the Ottoman government un-
I
campaign in Albania, the succeeding
government Under Mukhtar Pasha ruined
Turkish authority in Albania. 1t there
by excited the appetitites of the Balkan
powers
s.Mukhtar Pasha's cabinet" continues
the proclamation. f" gave the death-blow
TO the constitution and its policy led to
the formation of the Balkan. league. Al
though it knew of this league. the
Mukhtal cabinet disbanded 100000 troops
Russia wanted the war postponed
until the spring. but King Ferdinand of
Bulgaria said We shall not find such
q weak Turkish government in office in
the spring
Prepare Plan of Attack
'The general staff had prepared a plan
of attack against the Balkan powers.
but the Mukhtar and Kiamil cabinets,
instead of executing this plan, appointed
incapable generals to positions of COM
mand and pursued a policy destructive
of the warlike spirit of the army and
the people. The Kiamil cabinet. instea1
of prosecuting the war, tried to restore
the Hamidian regime.
"The proclamation further charges that
the kiamil government was displaying
unjustifiable weakness in the peace ne
gotiations, while the allies had won the
powers over to their side. 1t declares
that riamil Pasha betrayed his coun-
try by offering to yield Adrianople and
the Aegean islands and to conceal his
treason, summoned consultative as
sembly.
ssThe Ottoman nation.' the proclama-
tion continues could not endure such a
government headed by a traitor and thus
exercised its right of revolution. Hence
the Kiami cabinet resigned and the
sultan was asked to summon cabinet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
Grants Medal of Honor

Washington. January 23.--President
Taft today presented to Capt. Josephus
s. Cecil of the Eighteenth United States
infantry the medal of honor presented
to him by Congress for gallantry in ac-
tion in the Philippines in March, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-24
ENGLAND RECEIVES
KNOx'S REPLY

London, January 23-The reply
of the American Secretary of State
to the British protest with refer
ence to Panama was issued here
late last night. Only a few papers
comment on it.
The Daily News, in an editorial,
says; Although not an unskill-
ful reply. 1t Is not convincing.
However, Secretary Knox does not
shut the door on arbitration. That
is SO much to the good
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LICE 10y. Undertaken. Phones 7sa
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones T.
JOHNS Undertaking co. Phones icaA