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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
KOLb'S FIRST SPEECH
HERE September |
Opening Address of Cam
paign Scheduled in
Birmingham

Montgomery, July 31.-(Special) )-Capt.
Reuben F. Kolb. commissioner of agricul-
ture and industries, will deliver the first
speech in his campaign for governor al
Birmingham on September l, as The Age
Herald had previously reported. Captain
Kolb's speech will be a "sock-dologer. =
he declares, or, in other words, sting
err though it will be unlike Mr.. Conner S
speech at Alfalfa.
However, Captain Ko1b will have some
interesting things to tell the voters oi
jefferson county when he fires his first
campaign shot in Birmingham. He de.
clares that while his speech will be wholly
lacking in bitterness, or vituperation, he
is determined to make known--to the peo-
pie some very important facts, no matter
whom these facts may concern
Captain Kolb declares. that he is the
only local option candidate in the race
and he thinks he can prove it. Moreover
he is confident that he will sweep thu
state, and he states that he has reason
every day to feel more optimistic thai
the preceding day relative to his chances
''You can't beat your Uncle Reuben,
he declared to group of newspaper mel
Thursday morning IF the election wer'
to be held tomorrow I would beat all th
candidates in the race, and the same re
suit will be achieved when the primar,
is held next spring.
Captain Kolb will attend Dale count.
farmers institute Friday and on Saturda.
will go to Henry county where he vii
attend another institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
CASTRO LEADER Of
NEW REBELLION
Reports State Uprisings in
Several States Started
simultaneously

Willemstadt, Curacao, July s1.-Reports
received here from revolutionary sources
in Venezuela are to the effect that the
uprising in that republic started simul-
taneously last Monday in several states
and that General Ciprlano Castro, former
President of Venezuela, is the leader of
the movement.
The advices say that General Leon
Jurado, governor of the state of Falcon,
who previously was reported to have been
captured, escaped when the rebels attack
ed Coro and fled to the interior but
that the military authorities in Coro were
imprisoned.
From the state of Falcon, according to
reports received here, 1t is the purpose
of the revolutionists to invade the state
of Lara, which adjoins Falcon on the
south and General Navas is expected to
operate in the state of Zulia, in the north
eastern part of the republic adjoir ng
the United States of Colombia. Maracaibo,
principal seaport of Venezula, is the
capital of Zulia.
General Carmelo Castro, brother of
Cipriano Castro. is in command of the
rebel troops in the state of Tachira, which
lies just south of the state of Zula.
1t is stated that prior to the outbreak
of the revolt the revolutioniss seized he
cable and telegraph lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
GIVES INFORMATION
REGARDING COTTON
British Government Seeks
Information Regarding
Industry in South

Montgomery. July 1.-(special)-A-
the request of T. ]. McSweeney, vice
consul for the British government at
Mobile, Capt. Reuben T. Kolb, commits
sioner of agriculture and industries, has
supplied considerable information rela-
tive to the cotton industry in Alabama
Vice Consul McSweeney wrote Cap
tain Kolb that his government desired
information relative TO the growth and
cultivation of cotton in Alabama, as
we'll as certain facts concerning labor
conditions in the state.
1t Is presumed that the British gov
ernment is seeking information rela-
tive to the growth of cotton in the
south for experimental purposes. with q
view to attempting to cultivate that
product on some of the British posses
sions
Captain Kolb supplied the British vice
consul with the desired Information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
EMPLOYERS TAKE
employees PLACES
Mobile Iron Industry Off
cials in Machinists
Role

Mobile, July Especial 1.-The
"machinists" who this afternoon went
to work repairing the steamer Pleas
ure Bay, disabled this morning while
crossing from the eastern shore. are
none others than the employers of the
men now on strike. The Home Industry
Iron works secured the contract. The
president of the company, August
king; the general manager, j. $.
Bogue, will do art of the work, while
Frank Henderson, president of the
Henderson Iron works, just TO show
that he is a good fellow, will work as
blacksmith. All these men have risen
from the ranks.
Ship carpenters and caulkers threat
en- to strike at 8 o'clock Friday after
noon If their terms of eight hours d
day and better wages are not met
Boilermakers this afternoon refused tc
settle with their employers on the basis
recently accepted by the men at New
Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
HOSPITAL SERGEANT
WANTED FOR CORPS
Application Made to War
Department by Adjutant
Joseph B. Scully

Montgomery, July 31.-(Special.) )-Appli-
cation for a hospital sergeant for the
medical corps of the Alabama National
Guard has been made to the United States
war department by Adjutant General
Joseph B. Scully. The officers of the
medical corps of the state militia recently
held meeting in Montgomery, at which
time plans were made looking to a COM
plete reorganization of that important
branch of the service. These plans con-
templated the assignment by the war de-
partment of a hospital sergeant to work
with the medical corps, under the direc.
tion of DIR. Harry Lay.
Major II. L. Gilchrist of the regular
army staff of the medical corps, Wash
ington, ID. c., was in attendance at the
recent conference of the officers of the
state medical corps, and gave many valu-
able suggestions relative to the reorgani-
zation and improvement of that branch of
the Alabama militia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
IN
HENRY ACCOUNTS
Alleged Shortages Amount
to $57S6.11, According
to Report Filed

Montgomery. July 31-fSpecial1
Discrepancies amounting to $5,7S6.11
have been found in the books and ae-
counts of officials of Henry county. ae-
cording to a report submitted to Gov
ernor o'Neal today. by Examiner of
Public Accounts J. T. German.
The largest Discrepancy discovered
by the examiner was found in the ac-
counts of w Y. Carr, ex-treasurer, who
held office from January /, 1910, to
January is. 1913 Mr.. Carr was found
to owe the county s3.O07.66. which ae-
crued from overpayment of commits
sions, Illegal payment of fines, amount
ing to S2.2S490; payment of adding
machine, for which there was no au-
thority; payment for bloodhounds and
payment for two removal bills. all OF
which were of technical order. Ac-
cording to the examiner, Mr.. Carr did
not keep his books according to legal
requirements.
Examiner German found that Probate
Judge S. 3, Wood owed the county
81, 800 so, which accrued an Illegal col
lection. of fees, in felony cases: from
collections for ex officio road services
and for other collections unauthorized
by law, all of which are of a technical
nature
other discrepancies which the exam
iner found were as follows: ]. n. Cor
bitt, sheriff, $2S766; J. N. Mathison,
circuit clerk s42; J. e. Searcy, tax
collector, s7S.39; S. kirkland, treasurer,
$205.25, and J. e. Searcy, hard labor
agent, $46.
copy of Examiner Gorman's report
on the Henry county officials was sub
mitted to Judge Mike Soils of Ozark,
judge of the Third judicial circuit.
The total Indebtedness of the Henry
county officials to the state amounted
to S7SS.65. according to the examiner,
and $720.54 of this amount was paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
REYNOLDS STATES
HOBSON MISLED BY
FALSE STATEMENTS
IN Reply to Letter, Declares
Letter Carriers Ass0cia-
ton Was Not in Poll
ties as Charged
Rx II. i. LARDENT

Selma. July 31.-(Special.)-S A.
Reynolds. secretary of the Alabama Rural
Carriers association, today denied the
statement In Congressman r. 2. Hobson S
letter which is being received throughout
the state, as to the alleged pernicious
activity of the association.
Secretary Reynolds who lives at Min
ter. Dallas county, authorized the state
ment that there was absolutely no poll
ties of any kind during the recent ses-
sions of the convention of the organiza-
tion held in Montgomery during the early
part of the month. Mr.. Reynolds states
there was no resolution offered or passed
publicly or secretly against any candi-
date for any office So particular, he
said, was the Rural Letter Carriers. as
ISOLATION to keep out of politics that the
chairman even ruled out of order a pre-
pared resolution in favor of temperance,
fearing that the action might be con-
structed by some people as the organiza-
ton taking stand in favor of some can
didate for office.
Mr.. Reynolds states that the members
of the Rural Letter Carriers association
they feel individually disposed TO, and
that the organization is not openly or
secretly for any particular candidate in
any race before the people
In his statement today, Mr.. Reynolds
made it as plain as possible that the Let
ter Carriers association was not in poll
tics, and that Mr. Hobson had been mis-
lead by false statements.
The letter by Congressman Hobson does
not charge Senator Johnston by name
with pernicious political activity. but II
intimates that he has been active with
rural carriers throughout the state in fur
thering his candidacy.
Captain Hobson's letter has caused con-
siderably comment throughout the state
and the denial of the charges made in the
letter on behalf of the Alabama Letter
Carriers association, will no doubt cause
equally as much comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
SCOUT COUNCIL TO
BE FORMED TONIGHT
Meeting to Be Held at Y. M. C. A.
Building-Ballard Talks of Work
the Scouts Are Doing

Considerab interest is being manifest
ed in a meeting to be held tonight at
D. IN. at the Young Mems Christian
association building, for the purpose of
forming a local council for the Boy Scouts
of Birmingham. This action will perfect
the present working organization, and 1t
is thought by those in touch with the
work, that this step will be a great help
to the movement. A cordial invitation
is extended to all who are interested in
work with boys to be present at this
meeting The council is the local govern
ing body. and by it the scout commits
sioner and important committees are
elected.
THE scout movement in this city has
advanced nicely said Scout Master Rol-
land yesterday, ''and the results have
been gratifying to all The boys are adopt
ing the scout principles and applying
them to their everyday life The good
turn they do every day Is helping them
to be more thoughtful and considerate
of others.
"The boys of Scout Master Mcdonald $
troop are scheduled for an all night hike
to Cahaba river Saturday, and they are
anticipating trip both enjoyable and
profitable. These hikes are all intended
as means of instruction for the boys
Various lessons in caring for himself
and others are given the scouts. Branches
of nature study and woodcraft are taken
up at different times.
Scout Master Doty will take his scouts
on weekend hike. They Will go out a
short distance ON one of our railroads.
and camp until Monday morning. When
ever the scouts are out over Sunday the
day is observed in an appropriate man.
ner, and there is no rowdyisiu at all. The
regular Sunday school lesson is taught,
and often an address Is made to the boys
by someone interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
MORE TAX RAISES
FINALLY SETTLED

Another large batch of settlements by
agreement We're docketed by the board of
revenue yesterday at the hearing of the
property tax raises as submitted by Capt.
j. V. Allen, tax commissioner for Jeffer-
son county The raises were as follows.
Caraway and Wharton, 5000; Mrs. N.
r. Calvert, $780, Mrs. Mary DuBoise, $3.50:
M. A. Fagett, $2l0O; T. A. Fagett, $205O;
Sam Foley, s1oO; Mrs. Edward Fontelle
$3.50; W. b. Gooch, $l50 j. w. Green, $50;
Mrs. Addie Gurley, $500; Mrs. Ellen A.
Hall, $500; S. 4. Key, $500; s. T. Key
administrator, 5000; William Leard 500;
Mrs. M. l.. McGehee. S100; j. e. Mcneil
$40O; A. j. McLemore. and r. w. Brown
$500; B. w. May, 1888; IL A. Miller, 5000;
Marius Mougot, $500; Mrs. f. w. Nickel
$500: John j. Nickel, administrator $3.50
zack Peroleo s14oO; j. Y. Propst, $3.50
j. Il. Rogers, $5l0; e. O. Sanders. 5000
William Stores, $780, G. M. Taylor, $500
J. F. Thomas, 1855; William Treherne
$3.50; Mathew Walker, S4O0: j. F. Weaver
$500; j. b. Zuber, $50; b. Il. Boyd, $l10O
Mrs. S. L. Ocuff, $500; Mrs NJ r. Bruce
$i00; James Cahill, $500; j. I. and H. Nj
DeJarnette, $500; Jim Hall, $500: w j
Hurd, $500: Robert Sunont, 500; f. r
Mattkins, 5000; j. r. Paris $500; ]. f
Robertson, $500; Frank Romano, $3.50
Robert j. Sanders, $500; Mrs. w. c. Stod
| dard, $3.50; Mrs. Stella Suther, 500; j. w
Wiclss, $685.; j. b. Abney, $3.50; Mrs. Theo
| dosa Allen, 500; Mrs. NJ c. Allgood, $3.50
! Mrs. II. r. Anderson, $500; w. M. Ander
son, $500; Mrs r. NJ. Ashley, $780, r. II
Ballentine, $500; William NJ. Banks( $3.50
| E. w. Barnes. S270; r. G. Barnett $3.50
E. L. Beasley, $500; Mrs. Matte Beggs
$500; j. M. Bibb, $500; S. 7. Bingham. 5000
Mrs. Cora b. Block, $500; Mrs. Jescs
Block, $4o Mrs. Ollie Blackwell $500; Mrs
! Bertha Blair, $500; DR.. j. O. Blue. $500; NJ
w. Borum, $500. a. H. Bowden, $780, Mrs
c. e. Bowman, $40; Henry G. Brabston
$500; Mrs. Lizzie Brannon, $500; s. ]. Brin
tie $500
Dismissed: Joseph Meaga, Sr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01

Lieutenant Mcfarland, junior officer of
the guard. Captain Fonville of the med
ical staff states the health of the
troops has been excellent, there having
been few accidents and very little sick
ness.
AT 2:30 the regiment will be mus
tered for pay roll, but the boys viii not
be paid off until tomorrow night on
Saturday morning the official inspec-
ton by Lieutenant Goodwin, L. 5. \.
The regiment Will break camp Sunday
morning and leave the same day for
Montgomery, from which point they
will embark for their several stations
In the event the weather is favorable
tents will be struck tomorrow night
and the shelter tents will be pitched
for the accommodation of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
JEWEL ROBBER|ES
BELIEVED WORK Of
EXPERIENCED THIEF
Detectives Find ImporSunt
Clue to Shore Acres
Robberies, But Mystery
Remains Unsolved

Narragansett Pier, r. l., July 91.-The
jewels stolen from the summer homes cf
Charles Cary Rumsey and John ]. Han
an are being sought in New York. Boston
ana other cities where big transactions
In precious stones are not uncommon.
Large dealers In diamonds have been eau
toned against dealings with strangers
who have jewelry of great value for sale.
Although the police throughout the coun-
try have been asked to watch pawnshops,
detectives are satisfied the robberies are
the work of an expert gang who are too
shrewd to do business with pawnbrokers.
The mysterious automobile seen on Ocean
road Saturday night is the most important
clue, and after learning all he could about
this car, one of the detectives engaged by
Mrs Hanan left for New York today.
Detectives a Puzzle
The detectives said Mrs. Hanan, ARE
as much of a puzzle to me as the where
abouts of my jewelry The first word l
have had from the detectives was the as
surance from the operative today that he
had learned something very important and
was going to New York at once
When the detectives began work on the
Hanan case they declared that 1t was an
inside" job. But when a day later the
Rumsey cottage was entered, they mod
flied their views and thought they saw the
hand of the experienced thief
Mrs. Hanan has refused to entertain
suspicion against the % servants in
their employ. but today she admitted it
was possible some of the servants had
made aeqauintances who thoughtessly
gave information that was later turned
to account.
Committed With Skill
The more the matter of the robberes
is studied the clearer 1t becomes to the
detectives that they We're committed with
skill. 1t is inconceivable to them that
sneak thieves, having obtained $4,000
worth of Jewels at Mrs. Hanans last Fri
day night, would remain here, rislSing de-
lection to get perhaps half as much in
value from the Rumsey home on the fol-
lowing night.
The selection of pieces at Mrs Hanan's
is now believed to have been deliberate.
too. Mrs. Hanan said tonight that the
thieves discarded a magnificent string of
India pearls that could not have been dis
posed of without attracting attention and
quite likely suspicion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01


and wone many trophies in competitive
drills in this and adjoining states The
company is commanded by Capt. Paul
o. Franson, said to be one of the most
efficient officers of the national guard
Guard mount is one of the most in
teresting events of camp duties and is
always attractive to visitors.
Advance Guard of Staff Here
The advance guard of the governors
staff reached Birmingham yesterday
The governor and the remainder of the
members of his official family will
reach Birmingham today at noon. This
afternoon an inspection of the Sec
ond regiment, in camp near Birming-
ham, will be held.
Yesterday there came Col. George w
Covington of Montgomery, Col. Hector
d. Lane of Courtland, Col. w. Lewellyn
Pitts of Demopolis and Col Gardner
Greene of Pell City. Governor O'Neal
Gen. Joseph b. Scully, chief of staff,
and others will arrive at noon today
1t is expected that the inspection
will be the means of drawing many
people from Birmingham. This will be
the first opportunity the members of
dress uniforms with their gold laces
bars and epaulets since the inaugura-
tion of Woodrow Wilson as president of
the United States.
The members OF the governors stafY
are well known throughout the state
The Birmingham representative is Col
Thomas Pound. General Scully is ad-
jutant general of the state. Probate
Judge c. E. Thomas of Prattville is
advocate general. Colonel Greene is a
well known attorney and a candidate
for attorney general. Colonel Lane is
a member of the Legislature. Col L. S.
Betty is a well known newspaper man.
The governor and his official staff
will remain in Birmingham throughout
tomorrow and will later in the sea-
son return to inspect the Fourth when
that regiment viii be in camp here.
Band to Give Concert
Following guard mount the regiment
will be assembled for dress parade and
at the conclusion of this the troops
viii be inspected by Governor O'Neal.
The regimental band under the lead
ership of Professor Dresser, Will play
for the review and after supper Will
give grand open air concert in front
of regimental headquarters. Colonel
Bricken and his officers extend a cor
dial invitation to the public to attend
the military exercises and the band
concert
Despite the unfavorable weather the
Regiment has had profitable encamp-
ment. Drills in extended order, small
arms instruction and battalion drills
have been the order of the day at the
camp, while a the rifle range -four
companies each day have engaged in
rifle practice.
This particular duty is hard on the
range officers, for rain or shine they
have been on the firing line and ev-
cry man was required to fire the regu-
1ation number of rounds. The bulk OF
this arduous duty has fallen on Lieut.
Col. w. f. Weiss, who has been act
ing as chief range officer While il
some instances the men have made
high scores the lack of rifle practice
was apparent in others. On the whole
however, the craftsmanship has beer
satisfactory.
Company D has been detailed for
guard mount for today with Captain
Franson officer of the day: Lieut. C. p
Teat. senior officer of the guard, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
Wages Increased

Denison, Tex, July S1.-An increase
in wages of cents an hour and bet
ter working conditions were granted
the boilermakers. apprentices and help
ers throughout the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railroad system shops of
Texas here at a conference last night
with officials of the roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
Louis Passy Dead

Gisors, France July 31.-Louis
Charles Paulin Passy, "Father of the
Chamber of Deputies" an eminent arch
aeologist and antiquary, died here to-
day. IS years old. Passy was cousin
of the late Frederick Passy, the peace
advocate. He was a monarchist and
had been a member of the Chamber
of Deputies since the foundation of ths
third republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01

Everything is in readiness at Camp
Emmett O'Neal for the review of the
Second regiment. Alabama National
Guard. by the governor and his staff,
which Will take place this afternoon
at o'clock at the camp at East Lake.
Previous to dress parade and review
Company. D of Montgomery, better
known as the Montgomery Blues, will
give an exhibition guard mount. The
@Hues have long been regarded as one
the crack companies of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
Shot by Officer

Joplin. Mo-, July 31.-After walking
seven blocks today menaced by revol-
yer held by Frank Howard, whom he had
tried to arrest on charge of carrying
concealed weapons, Walter Benton, a dep
uty constable, whipped out his own weap-
on and shot Howard through the right
shoulder The wound may prove fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01

Thorsby, July 31.-(Special.) )-Miss Char
lotte May Mastin, youngest daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. o. C. Mastin, and Mr.. Philip
w. Horn, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Horn
of Thorsby, were married at the home of
the brides parents Wednesday afternoon
at 4:30 o clock by the Rev. S. H. Herbert.
Only the immediate families of the young
people and two or three special friends at
tended the ceremony. The bride wore a
white satin gown trimmed with shadow
lace and was attended by her sister, Miss
Ella Mastin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horn left Thorsby on the
south bound train Wednesday evening.
After a brief absence they will make a
new home in Thorsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
Five Workmen Killed

Steubenville, O.. July Sl.--Five work
men We're killed last night in their
camp near Fernwood during a quarrel
among racial factions, according to the
story brought to the office of the sher-
iff today. Several men were seriously
stabbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE--I.aw library, book cases, Of
flee furniture and Oliver typewriter,
cheap. Call 1865 Ensley. or see them at
19l7h Ave. L, Ensley S-l-4t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
Train Hits Cattle

Parry Sound, Ontario. July 31.-Two To-
comotives hauling long line of freight
cars on the Grand Trunk railway p1owed
into a herd of cattle near here today
The train was wrecked and five members
of the crew We're killed and two injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
TROY TO HAVE
NEW NEWSPAPER
Herald Publishing Company Files
Articles of Incorporation-0ffi
GERS Elected

Troy, July 31.--( -(Special.)-The Her.
aid Publishing company today filed
articles of Incorporation. the capital
stock being $4,000. The names OF the
incorporators were r. F. Powell. L.
p. and NJ. II. Dodson and B. G. Nc
Calman. The following officers We're
named: r. f. Powell, president; e. p.
Dodson, vice president; NJ. N Dodson,
secretary and general manager The
purpose of the company is to do a gem
eral publishing business.
DR.. Robert Beard, recent gradu-
ate of the Tulane university of New
Orleans. left last night for New York
city. where he has accepted a position
with the post graduate medical school
and hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-01
viii Be Accompanied by His
Staff-Seyeral Arrived
Last Night
COMPANY d WILL
GIVE EXHIBITION
Regiment Will Break Camp Sunday
neutrality-suspicious. by Lieuten-
ant Goodwin TomOrrOw-All
in Readiness for Governor
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY
AT CAMP EMMETT O'NEAL

a. m.-Four companies leave for
rifle range.
$50 a. m.-Battalion drill, parade
grounds.
s a. m.-Reeall.
u Mall companies return to
camp.
2.sO p. m.-Muster of regiment for
pay roll.
4 p. m-Reeeption of Governor
O'Neal and staff by Colonel Brick
en- and all officers.
p. m.-Exhibition guard mount
by Montgomery Blues
s p. m.-Dress parade and review
of regiment by the governor.
s:30-0pen air concert by regimen
tai band.