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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
CAMPAIGN PUBLICITY
 BILL MAY BE PASSED

Washington. March 10.-Strong efforts will be made to have the Mccall bill, which would compel publicity of nation al campaign expenses, enacted into law at this session of Congress. The chair men of both the republican and the democratic congressional committees have been appealed to by officers of the Ma ttional Publicity Law organizat tion, which has been working for the bill.
 Perry Belmont and William E. Chandler have been pressing the movement
 President Taft has earnestly recom- mended publicity for national campaign funds. The congressional elections will be held in November and the packers of the bill think 1t important that it be enacted into law in time to cover the re- ceipts and expenditures of 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
HAWAII WILL SETTLE
 LIQUOR QUESTION

Washington, March 10.-Senator Hepburn told the Senate today that Congress was in a fair way to establish an initiative and leferer dunn system in Hawaii for the purpose of deciding the liquor question for that territory.
 The question came up in connection with 2 foint resolution providing for special popular election in the Hawaiian Islands on the question as to whether prohibition should prevail there. The resolution pro- vldes that tue result of the election shall have the effect of instruction to the Ha- waiian legislature.
 This is the first application of the initiative and referendum ever undertaken in either House of Congress. said MT. Heyburn. He said the measure involved a big question, and urged postponement of action. Other senators refused to consider the measure so seriously, but all consented to allow 1t to go over for future consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
CHARGES AGAINST
 REPUBLICAN LEADER

Washington, March 10.-Thomas J. Went worth secretary of the Business Mems association of Baltimore, today filed with President Taft serious charges against William F. Stone. recently renominated to be collected of the port of Baltimore. and at the same time charging the Presi- dent with breach of faith in sending in the nomination.
 The President assured the association he would give it a full hearing before he acted and set Saturday, March 12.
 It is charged in general that Collector Stone has arbitrarily and despotically' built up a political machine, has violated civil service laws and rules; has intirni- dated and coerced' customs officers, keep ing them in fear and subservience and that he is the head of a certain specified club of Baltimore, which is alleged to be 'one of the greatest gambling places in the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
YOUNG WOMAN HELD
 AS A FUGITIVE

Indianapolis. March 1o.-Josephine Hillis aged r years, of St. Joseph. Mo, told the police today that she had pawned s16oo worth of diamonds for s125 since leaving her home two weeks ago. The young woman was taken into custody to- day as a fugitive.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Hills, the girls mother, has notified the police that she will come to this city for her daughter immediately.
 "I have been gone two weks." said the girl. "I left home with $16o0 worth in diamonds and went to St. Louis. There pawned a ring for 80. only stayed there day or so, and went to Louisville I pawned the rest of the jewels there. only got $s5 came to Indianapolis last Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Fletcher Reid for Sheriff.

Russellville, March 10.-(Special.)- Fletcher Reid, prominent farmer of Belgreen, late yesterday afternoon an nounced as a candidate for the demo- cratic nomination for the office of sher- if of Franklin county. MT. Reid was the nominee of the democratic party for com missioner or the third district at the last election, but by some mistake he had failed to hold receipt for poll taxes for cDe year, and was thus barred from this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
RIVER MAN IS FOUND
 GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY

Princeton, Ind, March 1o.-Capt. Timo- thy Harrington, a river man, was late to- day found guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with the disappearance of Henry E. Agar, merchant who was be- lieved to have fallen from Harrington's boat into the Wabash river in 1907, but who was found living under an assumed name in San Benito, Tex, last year. In surance companies having paid policies on Agsrs life, prosecuted Harrington as well as the merchant. Harrington stoutly maintained that he saw Agar fall or leap overheard into the river.
 Agar was given a sentence of from two to 14 years in the Michigan city prison, and Harringnton will now go to join him for 8 similar length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Pneumatic Jack company an.

Pneumatic Jack company an nounces that the stock will ad- vance March 15 from $1O to S12.50 per share. Persons de string to purchase, or stock holders wishing to increase their holdings, will find it to their advantage to communi- cate before the above named date with General Agents Wal lace 6 Haggard, 219-20 kmrire Bldg, Birmlng gham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Memento Sent to Tnft.

Mexico City. March 1o.-Capt c. C.. Sturdivant military attache of the United States embassy. today presented to Capt. Manuel M Blasquez. Lieut. NJ Zayas Jarrero and Lieut. Cesar R. Chavez. au- tographed photographs of President Taft, which the latter sent as an acknowledg- ment of attention shown him at Fl Paso on the occasion of the Taft-Diaz meet irg last year. The recipients acted as Mr. Taft's escort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
snor,,,de Block. Traffic.

Vancouver, B. C., March 10.-A snow slide today at the glacier on the Cana dian Pacific railroad has again blocked the main line of that trans-continental route. The avalanche was half a mile long and 30 feet deep. All trains will be handled by way of Nelson and the Crows Nest pass line. The main line from Rev elstoke to Calgary is closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Copper on Regular List.

New York. March 1o.-The governors of the stock exchange today authorized the placing of Amelgamated, Cnpper in the regular or listed" department. The company's authorized capital. stock is $156,000. 900. of which s153,sS7,900 is now issued, and outstanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

office. MT. Reid's entrance makes five men trying for the nomination of the democratic party for this office. The oth- CTS arc: E. M. Winchester of Pleasant Site, J. w. Lawler of Vina, James A |. Ramsey, and M. c. Strange of Russell vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
rOR CLERK AND REGTsrER

1 hereby announce myself a candidate for clerk and register of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April 1. 1s1o
 SAM. l.. BLAKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
FOR STATE SENATE

I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the state senate from Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
F('u ATIDITOR.

T hereby announce myself as can didste for reelection for auditor Of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ROBT. A. MORRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Amerlcnn. Must vacate.

San Juan. P. R., March 1o--The house of delegates today adopted a resolu- tion ordering the Americans who are members of the executive council to vacate the government buildings now used by tn em as residences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
For County solicitc

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of solicitor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. DAN A. GREENE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

H. P. Hefiin announces himself a candidate for reelection to the ofiice of Solicitor for Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

I hereby announce my candidacy for the position of judge of the circuit court to the action of the democratic prima ry on May 2. 1910. E. c. CROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson. county, subject to the &C., tion of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. CARMICHAEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

William Jackson, candidate for re-elec- ton as Judge of the City Court of Besse- mer, subject to action of tho democratic party. Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

For Judge City Court of Bessemsr. I hereby announce myself candidate for Judge of the City Court of Bessemer, subject to action of democratic primary.
 J. c. B. GWIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

EOn orr
 MADORY-I hereby announce as can didate for sheriff of Jefferson county. sub feet to tho action of the democratic pri- l-1s-tf WALTER K. MADORY. The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce Judge Samuel Weaver as candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county sub ject to action of democratic primary. hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April 1
 TOM POUND. hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subjec. to democratic primary to be held on April 1.
 GEORGE B. WARD. SENIOR JUDGE CRIMINAL COURT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ~ FRANK CATALAN. Judge William F. Fort announces him. self as a candidate for senior judge of fine criminal court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, April 4, 1910.
 JUDGE OF CITY COURT. T hereby announce myself as a candi- date for reelection as one of the judges of tho city court of Birmingham. subject to the action of the democratio primary.
 c. w. FERGUSON. I am . candidate for judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to the ac- tiou of the democratic primary
 JOHN T. CLOVER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
JUDGE OF CITY COURT,

am . candidate for judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN T. GLOVER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

order in the form of a bulletin asKlns everyone to break the chain. .,
 ''i have just succeeded In cnoking on the south but new batcnes are "u" oor,,ng in from the west and north. ln- d..d if some one doesn't do something vii, get desperate. Why, after al tne tro,Ible I have not collected nearly siooc and we needed s5oOo have spent near'y that much in. postage trying to keep out of jail.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

hereby announce myself a candidate for sherifr of Jefferson county, subjec. to democratic primary to be held on April 4
 GEORGE B. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April
 TOM POUND.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29
AFEW WISE WORDS TO BUSINESS MEN,

Railway Journal: A few straight
forward business suggestions have
been put to the business men of this
country by well-known manufac-
turer and shipper. of Chicago, I. A.
Griffin, president of the Griffin Wheel
Company. Mr.. Griffin has issued
statement to the shippers on the re-
lation of railroad rates to general
business, and presents some aryu-
ments that should set every business
man to thinking. He states the facts
plainly when he says that the roads
''need $4,000. OOO. 900 to put their lines
in proper condition and to increase
their terminal facilities at all points
that are even now a necessity, and
81 900 100000 more for modern new
motive power and equipment to move
their freight trains with prOmptness
and economy. 1t is only by increas-
ing earnings from advanced rates,
and by SO doing better their
credit by attracting uninvested
NOllNlo UHNu HlC HON &OIuS Iu(O Quiet
more attractive but less productive
investments" Mr.. Griffin also points
out the fact that increased rates will
be followed by betterment of opera
ting conditions of the roads, on which
is dependent improvement in general
business conditions. Many seem to
lose sight Of the fact that every extra
dollar that a railway company can
earn is returned into the channels of
trade Immediately in every section
of the country and leaves the trans
portation lines in far better position
to give the public improved service.
1t is a most unfortunate thing for the
business interests of this country
that the railroad rate situation has
become a football in every state and
national political game. This con-
dition is costing the country millions
of dollars annually, and practically
precludes the possibility of CONNER
cial conditions becoming settled.
Would that every thoughtful bust
ness man and voter could read Mr..
Gritfin's appeal for the best interests
of this country.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29
A GREAT SNOWMAN.

An anniversary interesting because
of it's personality, the centennial
birthday of Phineas T. Barnum, was
recently celebrated at Bethel, Conn.
That is a name more familiar to their
fathers and grandfathers than to the
children Of today, but it is Il name
that lives among those who seek fick-
lie fortune in the art of entertainment
rs that of Il past master. 1t was
great railway magnate who was
quoted in a newspaper interview as
calculating, "the public be damned"
1t was this Snowman who bodily ut
tered his conclusion, "the public
loves to be h,mbngged: a summary,
If mcomplimentary, verdict that
passed current without resentment,
perhaps because Of latent conscious
ness of it's truth. In fact, the COM
ment was pertinent, but it did not
embrace the fact that the fo0lery, to
be successful. must be the serious
WOIk Vi Il MASTER.
The great Snowman bequeathed to
his followers tradition. He taught
them how to keep a name before the
public, even by such far-fetched de-
vices as putting elephants to blowing
the rocky soil Of Connecticut, in fields
carefully selected at the side of
much-travelled railway. He was al
ways original and audacious. Like
some men in political life, he was
not wounded by criticism: he dread
ell not to read his name at all in the
public prints.
Chiefly his successes are recalled,
yet he encountered vicissitudes, as
prisoned sixty days for libel. 1t is
an interesting "reminiscences that his
first venture in the show business
was through his purchase for $1,000
of a slave woman, Joyce Heth, who
was proclaimed rs l6l years old and
a nurse of George Washington. His
credit was not injured in the least by
pOst-morten examination that was
said to fix her true age at about half
that figure. He exhibited gray ele-
plant in order to correct the enron.
eous impression that white elephants
are not white" which surely was
more honest than whitewasling
pachyderm. HIS courage was illus
trated as we'll as indicated by his
profitable engagement of Jenny Lind
to sing in the United States at $1,000
a night. 1t is agreeably recalled that
he was public-spirited in his generosi-
ty, to which scientific museum at
Tufts college is monument; and
there. appropriately enough, stands
the skeleton Of the gigantic Jumbo,
bought for a price away from the
gingerbread tributes of the adjoining
children of England.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29
ARE PLEASED WITH
THE JUDITH BASIN

Prof. Powell, who stands next to
Secretary Wilson in the department
of agriculture, land Prof. Chilcot head
Of the grain bureau of the department,
went to Lewiston wednesday evening
by auto, after spending the day at the
experiment station. The gentlemen
had a good opportunity to look over
the Judith Basin generally and to get
4 clear idea as to crop conditions.
They are OH tour Of inspection OF all
experiment stations in which tile
government is interested preparatory
to making an annual report. They
have travelled all over the west and
south, from Texas to Canada. They
find crop conditions in the basin to be
according to their unqualified state
ments, better than in almost any sec
ton of the United States where en-
pertinent stations are located, says
the Fergus County August.
Both officials were greatly interest
ed III the basin, especially Prof. Chill
cot, who four years ago helped to
locate the experiment station at
Moccasin. He expressed his pleasure
at the agricultural development in
this section since that time and pre-
dicted great future for it.
Prof. Chilcot, after careful exam
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29

taken off the crop Of winter wheat.
stack the crop for the tlreshing ma
chine later OH and begin blowing the
land Immediately. You can get
through with your fall work in pre-
pairing the soil for next spring 8 crops
before freezing up time arrives.
The main object at the present time
is to turn over new sod, keep on break
ing, and then break some more, if
you have to borrow. beg or steal the
money with which to do it. Don't be
afraid to work. Keep in mind always
that every time you go over your
land with Il disc or harrow it will
mean five bushels of additional crop
per acre.
Get busy.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29

inatiOn, says this season demonstrates
to farmers that winter wheat, planted
early and on ground carefully pre-
pared, is u sure crop in the Judith
Basin. and double the amount tnat
can be secured in the Dakotas or Min
nesOta or the states east of us gener-
ally. That is terse statement, but
it is of vast Importance, coming as it
does from one Of the worlds highest
authorities on such matters, and
whose judgment is based upon act
ual observation of results.
The winter wheat throughout the
basin has matured in line shape, and
the grain this year is the best quality
ever grown in the basin. A good
many fields will 60 over 40 bushels to
the acre and the average On winter
wheat will he not less than twenty
five bushels, according to experts
who have visited all sections Of the
basin. The spring grains aresnot as
satisfactory as last year, although,
fairly good. Harvesting is IN pro-
gress and binders are running in
every direction.
Wen Beaten.
The way of the transgressor is hard.
OF cOurse-it is so thoroughly aud per-
sistently traveled.-I'uck.
Polishing pew is not furnishing
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29
LOVE YOUR JOB.

"The successful farmer loves his
work." This Il profound truth re.
Gently uttered by "Tama Jim." but
it applies equally as well to all vo-
cations. Nearly all the misery Of
this world we live in is due to the
rersistency with which the round peg
gets into the square hole, and wee
versa the inveterate propensity of
the man filling the wrong job.
Abraham Lincoln, one of the
shrewdest observers of all mankind,
declared that this phase of the human
character gave him more trouble
than jeff Davis-and it is historical
fact that, relatively, it gave Jeff
Davis as much concern as it did Abe.
There are lawyers who ought to he
cOaliheavers,:a nd coal beavers who
would make good lawyers. How
even, the latter inevitably come to
the bar, whereas the purely muscular
lawyer never gets to what he was in
tended to be-a coal HEAVIER. Ii every
human being should find his or her
appointed place there would he no
idleness in this world. and idleness
is the parent Of crime. Everyone of
us is tit for some good purpose. but
many of us fail to find the job we are
fit for unil it is to late to run the
race set before us.
Hence the tribulatiOns of govern
ments: hence the problems of socie-
ty: hence the miseries of men: hence
the inhumanities daily and hourly
practiced by man to man. Ii every
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29
SUTnERLIN WON'T BELIEVE IT.

An article in recent issue of the
Rocky Mountain Husbantlman shows
that the writer, II n. Sutherlin, is
grossly misinfOrmed as to crop condi-
lions in the Judith country. The
article in question is as follows:
"A great deal is said of the dry
land crops of the Judith basin, but an
estimate OF twelve bushels per acre
would be an extravaganza estimate of
the yield of that REGION
Those acquainted with the crOp con-
ditions of the Judith Gap and Judith
Basin districts know that the article
does these regions great injustice.
1t has been estimated by experienced
grain men that the yield of winter
wheat in the Judith districts will
average in the neighborhood of rs
bushels to the acre of No. hard.
There are many fields of winter wheat
that will average 40 bushels, and very
few that will yield less than IS bushels
to the acre. The condition of spring
crops vary considerably, depending
on the preparation of the soil and the
time of sowing. Where the ground
was thoroughly worked and the seeds
sown early, excellent crops of oats,
barley, flax and spring wheat will be
harvested. However, the farmers
of Judith Gap and the Judith Basin
districts are not basing their claims
that this is a great agricultural dis
trict upon the raising of String crops
except when the ground is thorough
ly and scientifically prepared and the
seeds sown as early as possible.
Spring crops sown on spring breaking
such a year as this would yield but
little in Minnesota or Iowa. The
Judith districts are pre-eminently
adapted to the raising or winter wheat
and this, test year, has given con-
vincing proof that winter wheat can
be raised in the Judith basin even I'M
der the most unfavOrable conditions.
If Mr.. Sutherlin would make an in
spective tour of the districts he pro-
poses to write of authoritively, at
least the Judith could show him his
error.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-07-29

man knew his station, accepted it,
and discharged his duties, as he
would If he loved his job, peace
would reign throughout the world.
But long after our grand and fine
old friend "Tama Jim" shall have
supped at the cOnvOcatiOn such as
Polonius participated in, if we shall
believe Hamlet, many farmers will
be poor farmers and unthrift will not
flee their hOmesteads. We have mil
lions OF farmers who do not know
how to farm, simply because they do
not love to farm.