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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1910-01-28
% POLITICAL WORK
For Republican Party Is
INSTRUCTION To Census
Enumerators.
Build Political Machine.
(ss, Louis nspublic.)

4 ' f u
That the enumerstors who are 20
take the new census in Missouri
must also do political work ID
shown By the text Of . letter sent
by Representative Charles A.
Crow (Rep.) Of the Fourteenth
Missouri District 10 an applicant
lof Charlottesville, No., who
sought > position as enumerator.
The letter goes tar TO substantiate
the charge that Senator Warner.
In appointing the census super
lvisors. who In turn nominally ap-
point the enumerators, has used
Missouri's share in the enormous
fund Of $4,000, 900 which was
lvessd BY Congress 10 meet the
expense Of compiling the census
of 1910 In order 10 build up . po-
litical machine.
In the case with which the
letter deals the candidate evil
IDENTIFY looked to Representative
Crow and ncsthe local supervisor
a. the source from which he
would Get his job.
The Grow letter reads:
"Caruthersville, Mo-, 9-9-09.
To --&,
Dear Frisnd: received youi
letter and note all you say about
bsing appointed census enumera-
tor, :. s
S@Your being q Republican is
the first qualification and you are
o. X. in that line.
"You will probably be asked Il
do some extra work not part o.
your duty as enumerator II yor
are appointed, but ii is such worl
as any enthusiastic Republican
will be glad to do and will ia n,
way conflict with your duty al
enumerator.
"The extra work will be out
lined to you before you are ap'
pointed 30 that you need not 40
cept the appointment II you d.
not desire to do what will be ask
Ad you.
"You get the indorsement Q
your County Committee and then
II you are willing to do the extrI
} work, I think you viii have sss.
sailing. Yours very truly,
! &c. A. crow.''
The lettsr is authentic. Tn
original is in possession here 0
Representative James T. Lloyd Q
Missouri, chairman Of the Demo
cratic Congressional COMMITTEES
: The 'dsar friend, (" whose nam
is with held at this time, did nc
! lgst his job. Morever, h
} thought Mr.. Grow was issuing
: peculiar brand Of instructions, 4
, view Of the repeated public dec
) larations by President Taft, Sec
rssary Nagsl Of the Departures
LOT Commerce and Labor, an
Chief Durand Of the Census Sen
, vice, al Of whom have take
! lgrest pains 10 say that the censu
appointments and the censu
|, work must be entirely nonpsrti
!, san.
i Therefore, the disappointe
. candidate Ito whom Grow wroI
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
MISSING GIRL Is
TRACED TO AKRON

Akron, o., March, 21.-Katherine
Mantz, the 17-year-old girl who dis
appeared from her home on Massillon
on Friday shortly before the discovery
of the mysterious death of her sister.
Elizabeth, 10 years old. has been traced
to this city.
The first clue to her whereab outs
came through a Greek, owner Of a
fruit stand. who handed over to the
police a suit case which he said had
been left at his store by girl answer
ing the description of Catherine Mantz.
The suit case contained clothing which
was identified as belonging to the dead
girl. Two young men, who admitted
that they had been intimate friends
of the missing girl. also informed the
police that they had seen her in Akron
last night. One of them added that
she was reading newspaper which
contained the story of the search being
made for her.
Coroner Marsh of Canton, who con-
Quoted the inquiry into the death of
the older Mantz girl, stated tonight
that he was positive death had been
caused by strychnine poisoning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
GETTING READY
FOR SNEAD TRIAL

Newark, N. j., March 21.-Prosecutor
Mott and Detective Hargan returned to-
right from the south, where they have
collected data for use at the trial of Mrs.
Caroline b. Martin, Mrs. Mary w. Snead
and Miss Virginia o. Wardlaw. the three
Wardlaw sisters accused of the murder
of Ocey W. Snead, the East Orange bath
tub victim. The prosecutor visited Soule
college in Tennessee. which was formerly
conducted by the three sisters and where
Ocey Snead was student, and places in
Virginia and Kentucky, where the deIend-
ants formerly lived
Persons who knew the aWrdlaw sisters
and Ocey Snead were questioned, Dul
Prosecutor Mott would not discuss what
he learned.
Owing to the illness of Police Sergeant
w. II. O'Neill one of the principal wilt
nesses for the prosecution, the trial prob
ably will have to he postponed for severa.
weeks beyond April II, the date set for Il
to begin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
SENATOR TILLMAN MAY
RECOVER COMPLETELY

Atlanta, March, Platter stay of two
days at their home in Clinton. S. c..
United States Senator B. r. Tillman and
Mrs Tillman arrived in this city tonight.
The senator was driven Immediately to a
local sanitarium. where he will remain
until he has recovered from his illness.
Physicians at the sanitarium. after an
examination. said tonight his condition
was much improved, and that he only
came here to take the rest" cure, after
which 1t is expected he will be completely
restored to health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
CENSUS REPORT ON
THE COTTON CROP

Washington, March q The census cot
ton report shows the crop of 1909 to be TO-
So, 24O bales, counting round bales as half
bales and including linters, compared with
Is 1919 for 1908.
Cotton estimated by ginners as remain
ing to be ginned and included In statis-
ties for 1909, is 49,4SS bales.
d The bales by states, counting round
bales as half bales, and including lin
tiers, is as follows:
Alabama, 1,071,9S5.
Arkansas, 1850.
Florida, 62,711.
Georgia. 1,ss7761.
Louisiana, 26S, 800.
Mississippi, 1,106170.
North Carolina, 647747.
Oklahoma, 571,370.
South Carolina, 1.160,167.
Tennessee 24S,77S.
Texas 2,549. Az.
All other states, 81 1854
Round bales included for 1909 are $780,
$50; Sea Island bales 1856; Inter bales
4,597.
The average gross weight of the bales
of the crop, counting round bales as
half bales and including linters, is 1861
pounds, compared with $685. for 1908.
The number of ginneries operated for
the 1909 crop was 1850, compared with
1858 for 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Every one who has heard or met Dr..
Alexander Johnson of Fort Wayne, Ind,
the secretary of the National Conference
of Charities and Corrections, during his
visit here feel must have been impressed
as I was with his earnestness and en-
thusiasm in his work as well as his
wonderful magnetism and striking per-
sonality.
With Mr.. Ernest Bicknell and Mr.. Ed
ward Divine, the talented editor of 1.-THE
Survey" he stands at the head of the
work in America today, no man contri-
butng more genuine help to the cause, no
man advocating its principles more forci-
bly, and no man more thoroughly convers-
ant with the subject than he.
Between engagements found Dr. john
son long enough yesterday to have lit
tie talk with him about the conference,
and In his cordial, friendly manner he
said:
''You know this Is the first time have
been south on such mission, and l
am more than glad to be here"
1.-The south, and particularly Alabama,
is in a position just at present to well
cOIIle you ilOSt CoibioiA9y e''S"NA ~
"for this second Conference of Charities
and Corrections proclaims our states
interest In the cause of humanity as moth
ing else can do, and our men and women
are all so enthusiastic over the situation
that is promises to be one of the biggest
successes that will be put to our credit In
the future
"It is a great work." replied DR.. john
son, land there are some points 1 want
to emphasize particularly. First, all
the fight we are making against the
great white plague is occupying a very
conspicuous place In our calendar. There
is no reason why with our efforts that
this terrible scourye shouldn't be wiped
out entirely In the United States just as
there is no excuse for smallpox OF any
other contagious disease. The government
OF Germany, as you probably know,
has limited the time to 1925 for the elm
nation of tuberculosis there. The state
of New York declares that by 1915 every
case of 1t shall be attended to. I don't
mean that they expect to eradicate 1t en-
tirely by that time, but 1t will be we'll
under Roadway. The great Pasteur said
that. 1T is entirely within the province
of man to eliminate contagious Diseases
and when this Is done one of the greatest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
NEWS OF THE DAY
IN SOCIETY WORLD
Birmingham's Hospitality to
Educational Association
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Luncheon Mt Southern Club for Dis
tinguished Visitor-Reception for
Conference Delegates stu
dents Return for Holidays
by MYRTLE MILES

The convention of Alabama's educators,
which will meet here this week, will be a
memorable one In the history of the or
ganization The hospitality which the
local members and their friends are
planning to extend has been unequalled
heretofore, for this year the social side
Is receiving especial emphasis. Mr.. Glenn,
the assistant superintendent of Birming
hams schools, said yesterday in reference
TO the event, I'VE have found. during
past sessions of the association, than
there has been something decidedly lack
ng-the social interest. This year we
plan to emphasize that side especially,
During the entire session coffee and tea
will be served In the reading room of the
High school, which we will make in this
way rendezvous for the members and
all who are Interested in the degings of the
association. The first evening-Thurs-
day-a welcome will be extended in the
reception which follows the meeting. A
Hoommittee of 200. including teachers and
coterie of women prominent in various
public interests of the city, will receive
at this entertainment, sections having
been deputized to take charge in various
departments at the High school and see
that the teachers meet each other"
Besides this introduction to the con-
vention there will be six receptions Fri
day afternoon. This plan was suggested
by the experience last year at the Coun-
try club when the building was so con-
gested and we realize that this year the
attendance will be even larger. The re-
ceptions Friday afternoon will be most
interesting The hostesses include Mrs.
c. p. Orr. the Misses Allen at Margaret
Allen school, Miss Louie Compton and
Miss Norton at the Seminary, the Music
Study club at Cable Hail. the Young
Womens Christian association and the
Artists and Musicians in the Watts build
ing.
An attractive souvenir, which has been
planned for the guests at the association,
is an oxidized silver tray, which con-
tains an etching of the Birmingham High
school and the words, welcome, A. e..
ADO
Tho hospitality of Birmingham will be
extended with warmest cordially to the
teachers, and those connected with the
schools here have expressed very feeling
ly their appreciation of the response
which has met their requests for assist
ance in entertaining the delegates.
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tie proper attention can do for this

tie proper attention can do for this
class"
How long have you been in the
work of charities?" l asked.
II have been actively engaged in
it for the past 26 years." said DR..
Johnson enthusiastically. Indeed, be-
fore that l was a lay member for more
than ~ years and when you come to
sift 1t down to realities l hays II
ways been engaged in the work I
Sore of an inheritance?" l induir4d,
Eyes, you might say so,' was ".
Johnsons reply, for my father before
me taught me my first Lessons. rfivd
at that time in LancastershireHtisr -
land, and my first practical expe.erjrs
was during the cotton faminfw
the war between the states VI wag-
ing, in 1862 and 1863. / hd ! class
In Sunday school at that @5rssp COM
posed of children whose .renfe were
employed in the cotton factories and
in this way I was pzcsd,ptn a po-
sition to observe the ,,s,sf yvf,,l c,,t-
ditions of want and ! "A ering and pri-
walton. Some Wea1tt $3.50 tt,a. /, tho
south of England e - ~ fatber
money to help thf.-@*<6 fneo,,la ana
my ia,ne. pe,ns s.,s1e 1srt of man who
GU I. ,tnae1fs with a. poor
.',t,l snal aed him rather than
/ "i'n q iion Ve that didn't need him
| people who wef9A -. a., ,aaa r
.hia I,.tin I'm IN. "a khis work and 1t was
me to help the .,s,,a "a rarie,ar
myself on the s, ~ ~. 49, 1,b,.ls
~ ~ oft ai so years old now and.
that iifa t,squoted DR.. Osler, I feel
me- 90 az Re suggested, has found
o. 20 AZ York until l reached the
80, ,,oht aching until I am so, ana
soo', to rest--don't you think
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
DR.. Alexander Johnson, Secre-
tary National Conference Of
Charities Talks About Work
Enthusiastic Over Oulook-Has Been Actively Employed In
the Cause For Twenty Six Years Striking Personal
ity and Wonderful Magnetism.
nv DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

meances to humanity will be accom-
plished. Sick people can't work, and first
of all we want to make the body well
and the rest will take care of ITSELF
IT have always thought that tenements
and bad housing should be looked into
by your Charities and Corrections"
suggested.
ut Is one of the main points in the
case" said DR.. Johnson, land that is
, where the civic movement comes in, and
the business mans influence and ener-
gies are enlisted. The housing problem
is a. fearful one and breeds more disease
than anything in the world. Why, 90
you know what we propose? That IN a
few years no city will allow the word
'slum' to be heard of within Its pre-
cincts. 1t will be as the old Roman said
of Carthage:
Carthage delenda est
And we shall paraphrase 1t:
'Slums delanda est.
"And. of course, the care of the
criminal Is one of the most widely
talked about phases of your work. l
observed.
eyes. and our ideas and plans are
so different from those of the long ago,
said DR.. johnson. "The old-time fdea
of punishment for criminals is no long
er considered wise or plausible. What
we endeavor to do now Is to reform
and prevent This gives the delinquent
a chance in the world that every man,
woman and child is entitled to and in
order to do this we must have organ
lied branches of reformation and pre-
vention."
1.-THE Juvenile court has become such
a strong factor in that respect that 1t
is recognized as one of the best meth
DDS" 1 suggested
"Oh, yes" said DIR. Johnson. 1T has
done wonders and indeed the juvenile
court some day will be applied to
adults. The time is not ripe now. but
we are reaching out and on and up
ward to it. and some day 1t Will be
reality"
II suppose the defective and feeble
minded come under the Jurisdiction of
your wide scope of charlties?" / sug-
gested inquiringly.
cit Is one of the greatest branches
OF our work." replied DIR. Johnson.
1.-THE epileptic, the feeble minded and
the defective must be cared for by
segregation and l grow very enthu-
siastic when I begin to speak of this
particular branch of the work because
for 10 years l was at the head of a
great institution for the defective and
l know just what the possibilities are
for those poor creatures. 1 know what
can be overcome and what just a lit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
Lillls Able to Be Out

Kansas City, March 21.-Jere Lillis
president of the Western Exchange
bank, was able to leave his home to-
day for the first time since he was
attacked at the Cudahy home here
about two weeks ago by ]. p. Cudahy,
the packer and badly cut and pun
melted. Mr.. Lfllis, whose wounds ap-
peared to have healed, rode downtown
in his motor car. He declined to be
interviewed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
RECEPTION AT COUNTRY CLUB

In compliment To the Visiting dele
gates to the convention of charities
and corrections, an interesting recep-
ton was given yesterday afternoon at
the Country club. 1t was directed by
a committee composed of Mrs. w. L..
Murdoch, Mrs. L. J. Haley, Mrs. A. w.
Nelson and Mrs. c. B. Spencer, who In
vited coterie of society matrons to
assist them in receiving. The Boys
Industrial school orch estra delivered IL
musical programme during the after
noon and at a table, adorned with yell
low jonquils and narcissi, the guests
were served tea and sandwiches. This
was a delightful incident OF the con-
ference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
LONG STEP TAKEN IN
THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Liberty, Miss, March 21.-Most towns
and cities celebrate their centennials with
fireworks and oratory, but not Liberty
1t observed its one hundredth anniversary
by shipping a carload of molasses today,
and according to the concensus of opin-
ion, ut was a fitting celebration
1t was the first shipment of the kind
ever made here, due to the fact that
many farmers. with the coming of the
boil weevil, have turned from the, plant
Ing of cotton to the cultivation of sugar
cane.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
nisnute Over Territory

Ell Paso, Tex, March 21.-An order
by Federal Judge 7. S. Maxey today
restraints the state courts from evict-
ing tenants in the disputed Chamizal
zone of the city. Many tenants claim
right on the land under the Chamizal
title and others under the Texas title
sought by legal process in the state
courts to evict them. Judge Maxey
had ordered a stay of the order be-
cause the territory is in dispute with
Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
creston Clarke Is Dead

Asheville, N. c., March 21.-Mr. Ores
ton Clarke, the actor, nephew of Ed
win Booth and grandson of Junius
Booth. died at the Winyah sanitariun
here this morning. His death was due
to tuberculosis. The deceased, who was
A years of age, came to Asheviue
about 10 days ago. The body was
shipped this afternoon to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Perry, Ca. March 21.-As result of
a quarrel over the boundary between
their plantations Will voolfolk was
shot and probably fatally wounded by
Mrs. Fannie Berry, his sister, near here
yesterday Voolfolk sent some negroes
to work in a field in the disputed ter
ritory and his sister ordered the ne
groes to leave. A quarrel ensued and
the woman. securing shotgun, flred
on him at close range. She was ar
rested but was later released on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
Fight on chi.e; s s;--rr,,nx

Washington, March III ckinese who
sneak into the UniteA sstakes across
the Mexican and Canada - borders are
to be deported promptly wben caught
by virtue of a new method ae dealing
with this problem Instituted b, - +ha da-
partment of commerce and 1abolAr Hers-
after they will be dealt with h.,nder
the immigration law and be deporNy ed
by departmental warrant on the groulE,d
of being unlawfully in the UniteINd
Estates. In this respect the practice
Will supercede that under the general
Chinese exclusion act which requires
the government TO institute court pro-
ceedings leading frequently to much
litigation and heavy expense only In
many instances to find itself powerless
to compel deportation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
FOR DIR. ALEXANDER JOHNSON

In compliment to DR.. Alexander
Johnson, one of the distinguished men
in attendance at the conference pf
charities, Mr.. John l.. Raul entertained
yesterday at lunch con. The party as
sernbled at the Southern club. Those
In attendance were MIR. Raul, Mr.. Rob
ert Jemison, Mi. W. P. G. Harding,
Or. Searcy OF Tuscaloosa and the hon
Gree, DR.. Alexander Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Meta Thompson of Mobile will
be one Of the most attractive visitors in
atten(ance on the Education association
this Week. Miss Thompson is not only
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Circle No. 8 of the Home Mission So
ciety will give a musical at Cable hall
March "a for the benefit of the lot fund
of st. Johns Methodist Episcopal church.
The people will be given an opportunity
to hear some of Birmingham's best talent
at small cost
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

The Ladies' Aid society Of the South
side Baptist church will give a spend
the-day party at the home of Mrs. E. e.
Williams March 81
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

The Eleanor Horde club will meet this
afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock with Miss Mary
Emerson, 217 Sixty-first street. south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Miss Marie Band and Mr.. Louis
Klinkowstein were married Sunday aft
ernoon at the home of the brides
brother, Mr.. M. Band. Only few in :
Innate friends added to the immediat e
family circle were witnesses of the
ceremony which was solemnized by Rev.
Morris Newfield. Miss Band was
charmingly bride-like In a white lin
gerie robe made over messaline and
carried a shower bouquet of white
sweet peas and maiden hair ferns show
cred with valley lilies. A reception
followed the ceremony. The residence
was tastefully decorated with cut flow-
ers and growing plants. making a
pretty setting for the impressive event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klinkowstein are at
home at 9C3 South Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a rehearsal this evening
at the Country club of all who are to
take part in the special figures at the
Charity ball next Tuesday evening. The
hour Is $3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

| Mrs. Eugene Brown Is still in Chi
cago, whence she was called because
of the illness of her father, Capt. At
well Johnston. Captain Johnston's Bir-
mngham friends will be glad to learn
that he Is improving after a serious
| operation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22
SIGMA OMEGA GAMMA

The meeting Of the Sigma Omega
Gamma took place Saturday at the home
of Miss Lucy Lovett. The programme
Included a paper, ''The Olympian Zeus,"
by Miss Claribel Morgan; THE Laaocoon
Group" by Miss Edith Plant; THE Statue
Of Athena by Miss Ethlee Mathis. De-
lightful refreshments closed the after
Moons entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Mrs. Guy Johnson will leave this
week for a short visit to Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Miss Rose Owen McDavis and Miss
Florence Coffin returned yesterday aft
ternoon from Sweetbrier, Va, where
they have attended school this win
ter, to spend the Easter holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Miss Matte Woodbridge of Versailles,
Ky, and Miss Lizzie Mccormack of Lex
lngton. Ky, are guests of relatives In
Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Miss Mary Lou Cobb was unable tt
return home with her classmates fol
the Easter holidays, but will prob
ably arrive later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Mrs. S. G. Balns of Versailles, KY, Is
the guest of her granddaughter, Miss
Rosa Balns, 1909 Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Mrs. Elias Davis has returned from
a brief visit to Mrs. William Langley
Sibley in Warrior
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hunt have
named their little daughter Jennie
Hood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

The many friends of Mrs. John e.
Waterman of Mobile regret that she was
unable TO make her visit to Birmingham
this week owing to the illness of her
child. She would have been the guest of
Mrs. T. G. Bush and planned to be in
attendance at the charities convention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-22

Mrs. Alden Howell will visit friend
in Selma this week after which sh
will again be the guest of Mrs. Huber
Drennen.