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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
SHAY RESIDENCE IS DAMAGED BY FIRE
 IN EARLY MORNING
Loss Is Estimated at Over $10,000-No One in House When Flames Were
 Discovered

Fire of unknown origin practically de- troyed the handsome residence of Dr. J. F. Seay, at 2250 Sycamore street, about l2:S0 o'clock this morning. The loss will be over $10000. and is said to be covered by insurance
 At the time of the outbreak of the flames. which illuminated the entire South Highlands residential section, there was no one in the Seay residence as Dr. Seay and his family had left in the early part of the evening for St. Clair Springs to spend the weekend Only the butler Harrison Boardman, a negro had been left behind. and he stated that he was not in the house when the fire was dis covered.
 The flames were first noticed break ing out of the upper windows of the resi- dence and the alarm was turned in. Com streams were at once directed against the flames that were pouring from the upper part of the wooden structure. The fire was quickly gotten under control Some of the firemen managed to save some of the cut glass and furniture.
 The fire was witnessed by a large crowd. among which were many young ladies from the Saturday night Country club dance. These young ladies clustered about the lawn surroundng the burn ing house and presented an unusual ap- pearance.
 One of the firemen was slightly injured. An ambulance was summoned, but was not needed as the fire ''laddie" resumed his duties and declined to go to hos- pital
 Dr. Seay was notified by long distanced telephone of the destruction of his home. The Seay residence was formerly the old Oscar Smith home and was recently sold to Dr. Seay by D. H. Marbury, who re- moved to Marbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
JOINT INSTALLATION JULY 5
Two Lodges of B'Nai BRith Will
 Have Joint Ceremony

There will be a joint installation of tho newly elected officers of Birmingham lodge, No. 96S, and Magic City lodge, No. 725, Independent Order Bnai Birth, next Sunday afternoon at o'clock at Fraternal hall F A. Abelson will preside and M. M. Ullman will conduct the installation. Short addresses will be given by Isadore Shapiro and A. Leo -Oberdorfer.
 The officers of Birmingham lodge to- be installed are as follows: President Ches- ter G. Sandman; vice president, l. T. Well; secretary, E. Gusfeld treasurer, T. M. Engel; monitor, William Wise; war den, Dr. H. M. Ginsberg; guardian. Jacob Friedman.
 The officers of Magic City lodge to be installed are as follows: President, pr. Henry Swedlaw; vice president, c. A. Lass; secretary, M. Hirsch; treasurer, M Cohen monitor, J. Kartus; assistant monitor. Nose Shugerman; guardian, j.. Cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
HOT WAVE SHOWS
 LITTLE ABATEMENT

Memphis, June 27.-For the third time within the week the seasons record of 99 degrees was attained here today One death from the heat was reported in the city. Added to the discomfort of the high temperature, the rainless period had been extended to 54 days. creating by a considerable period the longest drouth re- corded at the local weather station. Price of ice was raised 50 per cent today.
 temperature of 102 degrees recorded today at Little Rock, Ark, equals the record for June, established June 30, 1904, A rainless period of 47 days at that place surpasses previous records.
 Fort Smith, Ark, had temperature Of 92 degrees and Oklahoma City, Okla, and Fort Worth, Tex, recorded temperatures of 94 and 9S, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
especially one composed largely of

soil. especially one composed largely of clay
 HoEING AS A SPORT
 The increased cost of living is not the only result of refusing to work in the garden. Our frail health. susceptibility to colds and general decreased efficiency is primarily due to the fact that we have got out of tile habit of exercising. Now. hoe and go after the weeds. Let us look at hoeing as a sport where we and the weeds are opposed one to the other Let us get after them with the vim and de- termination of sportsman. With this spirit we will win health and sport with our backyard garden while reducing the cost of living in addition.
 Plants, like people. need food, water and air The food consists of good soil which can only be helped by dressng the air is obtained through hoeing and through their leaves. There remains the water factor. Water is an essential ele- ment in the development of plant or vegetable growths. Too little water or too much Is, in many instances better than a deficiency.
 The owner of a garden cannot know too much about the chemistry of vegetable or plant growth, but he can have very good garden if he will do those things which successful gardeners usually do, leaving the rest to Mother Nature, who will not fall to do her part. Therefore hoe, hoe and hoe again. You cannot hoe too much, too long or too often.
 In fact, hoeing is one of the very few things in life which cannot be carried to excess!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Mrs. Sarah B. Crooks

Meridian, June 27.-(Special 1.-The re- mains of Mrs. Sarah E. Crooks. wife of J. H. Crooks, were inferred yesterday afternoon at Rose Hill cemetery, follow ing the funeral service at the residence, conducted by the Rev. T. J. Shipman, pastor of the First Baptist church. The deceased was about 55 years old and died suddenly Thursday afternoon from an att tack of heart disease. She is survived by her husband and four children, two sons, Hattie and John Henry. two daughters, Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker and Miss Helen Crooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
AN IMPOVERISHED DOG
M. Bildo Tells How the Beast An
 noyed His Family

Did you ever have dog In the fani- ly?" asked Bildo, according to the Chica- go Daily News. I've did recently. How that dog got into the family don't know. Each member of the household went around saying: I am sorry they got that dog by the time we had him a week. There was never any way of telling who was responsible for his presence with us. No one claimed the credit of It.
 We disposed of him because he took piece out of a mans trousers. It was a peddler's trousers. It Is a bad thing to let dog bite a peddler.
 'The peddler stormed up to my door day or two after the event and informed me that he had been in the hospital a week, and that I must pay his hospital expenses; also his doctors bill; also for the time he had lost from his vocation also for the pants my dog had ruined
 "Wf1en I asked to see his receipts from the hospital and doctor he offered to com promise on my paying $ for the damage done his trousers I offered to pay the five but insisted on immediate delivery of the garments.
 He was unable to deliver the goods so 1t cost me nothing. Still, 1t was narrow escape, and I decided that I had better either acquire lawyer or get rid of the dog.
 While was pondering a man went by all dressed up In beetle-talled coat, with white gloves on like paulbearer ready to dance the tango. and the dog fell for him. The apples In the Garden of Eden didn't look near as good to Adam as that man did to my dog, and he got a chunk out of the black legs of that man.
 'The tango dancer had a fiery dispo- sition, and what he proposed was not to sue, but to lick the owner of the dog immediately. This made me very un- comfortable. indeed. I hid in the cellar until the storm blew over.
 We got muzzle for the dog after that, and then he scratched up the neighbours geraniums. We consoled ourselves that he was good watchdog. anyway but one night a burglar got into the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
PROBE LEAKAGE IN
 SENATE COMMITTEE

Washington, June 27.-Stirred to action by the apparent freedom with which pro- ceedings of the foreign relations com mittee in consideration of the Nicara- guan and Colombian treaties have been published from day to day, several sem ators today agreed on a resolution ask ing for authority to subpoena senators and Washington correspondents to an in- quiry to determine how proceedings of the committee, supposed to be especially secret, get out.
 The resolution was referred to stand ing committee which decided on the ex- pense involved in such Interruptions
 It is understood the Senate will pass 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
BUBONIC PLAGUE
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, June 27.-Health officers announced tonight that a case of bubonic plague had been discovered in New Or leans Charles Lundene, a Swede, 49 years old, who has been in the city Il days, is the victim. Where Lundene came from has not been learned. He was taken several days ago from a cheap lodging house and later removed to a hospital where physicians pronounced him suffering from the plague. The pa- tient has been isolated and precautions instituted to prevent the spread of the disease. The lodging house where Lun- dene fell immediately has been quaran- tined. Health officers of southern states were notified by telegraph tonight of the discovery of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
WOULD MAKE CITY
 LOCAL OPTION UNIT

Columbus. O., June 27.-Announcement was made here tonight that liberal in- terests of Ohio soon will begin circulat- ing initiative petitions for the subns- sion to Ohio voters for proposed amendment to the state constitution to prevent in the future statewide prohibit ton by statutory means, and. in effect, to repeal the present county local op- tion law. The announcement was made by Graham P. Hunt of Cincinnati, who declared he was speaking for "the or ganized liberal forces" of the state.
 The proposed amendment would make the city and township the largest units in future local option elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
NEW YORK STATE
 POLITICS DISCUSSED

Washington, June 27.-New York state politics was the subject of a long confer the President and William F. McCombs, chairman of the democratic national committee. MT. McCombs, asked regard ing the United States senatorship, de- clared he was not candidate himself, but added that he did not know what he might do in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Establish News Emharpo

Ell Paso, June 27.--A news embargo was established today. While predic lions were made that General Villa mad started his troops toward Aguas Callentes, the next probable point of sttack, this was not verified A pri- Vate telegram from Villa was received from Zacatecas.
 Adrian Aguirre Benavides, a mem Der Of the House of Deputies under the Madero administration, was refused permission today by General Carranza to visit Tampico to engage in business connected with oil concessions The in- cldent occasioned much speculation here.
 Benavides was one of Villas ad- visers when William s. Benton and Gustav Bauch met their deaths at Juarez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
GOOD ROADS MEN
 TO MEET IN OCTOBER
State Association Will Be in Session Three Days at Mont
 gomery

After consultation with the convention bureau of the Business Mems league of Montgomery, the executive committee of the Alabama Good Roads association an nounces that the eighteenth annual ses- sion of the association will meet in the auditorium of the Exchange hotel in Montgomery on october 21-23.
 John Craft, president of the association, will go to Washington accompanied by a committee and invite Vice President Mar shall, the Postmaster General, Secretary of Agriculture and other cabinet officers to attend the convention.
 Secretary J. A. Rountree has commence actively to send literature and invitations to the good roads workers of the state to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Begin to Lose Hope

Niagara Falls, June 27.-Some of the principals to the mediation conference here began to lose hope tonight that General Carranza would ever permit his representatives to participate in the proposed infornei conferences with the Huerta delePdtes for the solution of Mexico's jnternational problems
 No word came to any of the medi- ators today as to Carranza's intentions and skepticism began to manifest it. self, especially when news dispatches From Monterey showed not only was telegraphic communication with the constitutionalist chief In excellent con ditfon but he had spent the day in amusements, Ignoring the anxiety of the mediators and delegates for some definite word of his purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Bryan Gives Luncheon

Washington, June N.-Secretary Bryan was host today at a luncheon in honor of Jules J. Jusserand, the French ann bassador, and Representative Sharp, the new American ambassador to France Ambassador Jusserand and Mime. Jusse- rand will sail from New York Tuesday to spend the summer in France MT. Sharp has not determined the date of his departure for Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
PERSONAL

Herman Hentschel returned yester- day from Louisville, where he had been to participate In the saengerfest of the North American Saengerbund. He says it was brilliant affair and one of the most largely attended in the his. tory of the well known German or- ganization. He says that the different singing sections acquitted themselves with high credit and that the social features of the saengerfest were ex- ceptiona1ly enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Gaines Attempts Suicide

A. G. Gaines, who resides at 1613 Third avenue. attempted suicide at an early hour this morning by swallowing a dose of bichloride of mercury. Shaws ambu- lance removed the young man to St. Vim cents hospital where it is stated he has chance for recovery. It is alleged Gaines had made a previous attempt to take his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
ROCKEFELLER MAKES GIFT

New York. June 27.-A dona- ton of s2.550,00O from John D. Rockefeller to the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research was announced late today by Henry James. manager of the institute. This gift brings the sum total of Mr. Rockefeller's contributions to the institute up to SIP. $50. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Wilson Approves Sentence

Washington, June 27.-President Wilson has approved the sentence of dismissal imposed on Maj. Benjamin M Koehler of the coast artillery corps by a courtmartial. Major Koehler was in command at Fort Terry, Plum Island New York, when senatorial charges were brought against him and the trial was held behind closed doors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

and stepped on him, and that scared the creature so badly that we had to let him sleep in the bed with us after that.
 We tried keeping him in the shed, but he dug out in the night and after announcing his presence by licking us on the face he crawled in with us, flees and muddy feet and all.
 ''So we had to get rid of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Deaths and Funerals
H. l.. Joiner

Funeral services over the remains of H. L. Joiner, aged 35 years, were conducted from his residence at 3808 Ninth avenue. East Birmingham, yes- terday afternoon. Interment followed In Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Joiner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Kansas City Poloists yictors

Kansas City, June 27.-The Blues of the Kansas City Country club today defeated the St. Louist Country club in the final match for the championship of the west ern circuit of the National Polo associa- tion. The score was 151a to z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
William R. Adams

William R. Adams, aged 75 years, died last night at 7:45 o'clock at the residence of his son-in-law. M. J. Bailey, sos First avenue. north The deceased is survived by his widow and one daughter. The re- mains are being held by Lige Loy pend- ing funeral arrangements by relatives. The body will probably be sent to his old home in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Typhoid Epidemic Reported

Washington. June 27.-A typhoid epi- demic has broken out at Kingston, Jamaica, according to state department adv1ces. It was stated travellers were in danger and Americans were warned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
WOULD NOT LET
 NEGROES BE OFFICERS

Washington, June 27.-Representative Park of Georgia today introduced bill to make 1t unlawful for negroes to be designated. electe or appointed commis- stoned or noncommisisoned officers of the army or navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
DOminick to Speak

Frank Dominick will speak at the Young Mems Christian association this afternoon at o'clock on "The Ar rest and Trial of Christ from a Law yer's Standpoint" A large audience Is expected There will be special music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Big Fire fin Connecticut

Hotchkissville, Conn.,, June 27.-Only the office building remains of the plant of the American Shear and Knife company which was swept by fire to- day early Total loss Is about s100,000. The insurance Is about $65,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Receivers Anpointed

Martinsburg, w. Va, June 27-Recelvers were appointed today for the Crawford woolen Mills company of Martinsburg Liabilities are placed at s16o,000 and as sets at about the same amount. The mill employs 300 persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Name Moores for Congress

Indianapolis. June 27.-Merrill Moores of Indianapolis was nominated for Con- gress for republicans of the Seventh h. diana district today. MT. Moores is a classmate of former President Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
L. & N. STOREHOUSE IN BOYLES|
 YARDS DESTROYED BY FIRE

destroyed the storehouse and blacksmith shop until the blaze was under control. The Boyles fire department co-operated with the employees.
 The storehouse of the Louisville and Nashville shops was a long wooden build ing. 40 by 40 feet and one-story high. It had been recently completed and was used for the storage of tools and bolts.
 There was high wind blowing at the time of the fire and call for aid was sent in to Birmingham. However, the volunteer firemen soon had the blaze un- der control and the Birmingham fremen were not needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
ANGELES AGENT OF HUERTA AND CAUSE
 OF VILLA-CARRANZA
 SPLIT, SAYS BRECEDA
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of Guadalupe, which is the law under which the revolution is carried on. His leadership was given to Carranza by all the military leaders who supported the revolution and by all of the subersvient followers who ratified this leadership when they joined the revolutionary move ment This leadership cannot be taken from Carranza unless by agreement or the majority of the military officers. The leaders acting under Villa and who are supposed to back him are the following Eugenio Aguirre Benavides, Thomas I1rbina, Jose Rodriguez. Manuel Garcia Severiaho Ceniceros. Orestes Peryea, Martinano Servin and Mateo Almanza
 The soldiers composing Villas troops is about 120O0. Outside of Villas division General Angeles has his own body Of troops, composed of 1500 federal soldiers and officials who have surrendered or deserted to the consttutionalists and who are bound to increase in number as Angeles advances.
 Carranza Forces
 "The forces which are outside of Villas and Angeles divisions and who have ex- pressly manifested their adherence to Carranza, are: Gen Alvarao OBregon the following; Sal vadore Alvaredo. Manuel Dieguz, Lucio D'Lanco. Ramon F. Iturbe, Manuel Car ra sco. Rafael Buelna, Benjamin Hill and Felipe Rveros.
 "These leaders are all of them of a much higher standard morally and in military talent than any of the Villa generals They have a total force, con 1 servatively estimated. at about 22, GOO men. | "On the east side. under the orders of l Gen. Pablo Gonzales. are: Antonio I. Will l lareal E. Mungia. Teodoro E,lizondo Ce- sareo Castro, Francisco Coss Envesto Santos Coy, Jesus Davilla Sanchez, An- dres Saucedoa, Eulalio Gutierrez. Luis Gutierrez, Garrea Torres, Luis Caballeo and Jesus Carranza.
 These leaders together have more than 10000 men.
 Tn the center of the country there is Eanfilo Natera. with the Arrutas broth CTS, Tiana, Garrillo and some others composing an army of nearly 10000 sol diers. There are several other leaders in the central and southern parts of Mex ico who have no connection whatever with Villa, but who recognize Carranza as their leader. They are Candido Agui- lar. Augustin Milan, Gertrudis Sanches, Antonio Portas, Luviano, etc.
 "The number of soldiers under these leade Is not estimated in order to pre- vent exaggeration and keep within con- servative limits. Such is the condition of the constitutionalists' forces"
 No Instructions Received
 Breceda and Cabrera. after the publica- lions of this statement said they had re- ceived no instructions from General Car ranza to accept the invitation to confer informally with delegates to the Niagara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
TEN DIE OF HEATIN
 TWENTY-FOUR HOURS

St. Louis, June 27.-Ten deaths from heat in the last "A hours and 20 prostra- tions was the record at midnight tonight. The maximum temperature on the highest building in the city was 96 degrees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Philander Morgan

The remains of Philander Morgan, aged 19 years. who died Friday morn ing in local infirmary, were sent to Vincent yesterday morning by the Johns Unde rtaking company for inter- ment. The deceased Is survived by his parents who reside in Vincent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

Fire of unknown origin broke out in the storehouse of the Louisville and Nashville shops at Boyles about S:15 o'clock last night and destroyed that building besides. endangerng the entire plant. The total fire loss was estimated at between 5000 and s10,O00 and is said to be covered by insurance.
 That the Boyles railroad shops were not destroyed by fire last night is said to be due to the training of the Louis- vile and Nashville employees in case Of fire as 150 men responded to the fire call last night and fought the flames which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Steamer Refloated

Hughtown, Sicily Islands, June N.-The Belgian steamer Gothland, which went ashore on June g while on the way from
 Montreal to Rotterdam, was relocated fndaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Receives Inheritance Tax

Charleston, W. Va. June 27.-Fred O. Blue. tax commissioner, today re- ceived s75,66s, the inheritance tax from the estate of the late Senator stephen |B. Elkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28

peace conference. Both, however, inti- mated there was probability of such a conference, and that 1t might occur next week. They were awaiting the arrival of Fernando Igleias Calderon, leader of the Mexican liberal party, expected to- morrow. During the day Rafael Zubaran, chief of the constitution1ists' agents here, was in communication with Carranza at Monterey. One message from Carranza asked for further information with ref erence to the proposed informal con ference
 John R. Silliman, the American vice consul at Saltillo, was called in to con- Ter by the Carranza agents here, and 1t was intimated that Mir Silliman might go back to Saltillo to confer with Car ranza-
 One of the constitutionalist represen- tauves said tonight he believed the pro- posed informal conference between their agents and those of General Huerta and the united States would begin next week at Buffalo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Training Ships Arrive

Seattle, Wash, June 27-The Japanese training ships Azama and Azuma arrived here today from Taxoma for a 10 days stay before returning to the orient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Inconsistent

From the Washington Star.
 My husband has no sense of hu- morf she exclaimed.
 What makes you think so?"
 ''Ie says the prices I pay for clothes are ridiculous and then refuses to laugh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Mrs. Bess WaldOn

The remains of Mrs. Bess Waldon, aged 2S years. who died Friday morn ing. were sent to Hanceville yesterday by the S. w. Woodin Undertaking company for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
Gallagher Given Audience

Rome, Italy, June N27.-Right Rev. Rev. Nicholas A. Gallagher. Bishop of Galveston, was received today in private audience by the pope.