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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

WTHILE the customs service is be-
w ing rehabilitated there is a dis
position at the treasury department
to clip off red tape wherever possible.
The abuse has grown up through
many years, and Secretary MacVeagh
wants to eliminate it and practical
politics whenever he can. A collect
or at small port in New Jersey, who
has a record of collecting so cents a
year and drawing $40 in salary and
expenses recently was called to &C.
count for not sending certain docu-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Faces Big Task

and other rights Of way, easementss
the issuance of patents for lands. and
with furnishing certified copies OF
land patents and of records, plats and
papers on file I'm that Office In the
national forests, he executes all laws
relating 10 surveying prospecting, To-
eating, appropriating. entering, re-
conveying or patenting Of public
lands, and the granting of rights OF
way amounting 10 easements.
The employees Of the department.
are divided among the various
branches Of the service as follows:
Omce Of secretary, 3O7; office Of
the assistant attorney general, 3d.;
general land Office, 1,487; Office OF
Indian affairs, 5.705; patent office.
934; pension office, 1873; bureau Of
education, 178; geological survey,
1,063 reclamation service, 1,745; bu-
reau of mines, 1888. hospitals, 909;i
parks and reservations, Sc; territorial
and District OF Columbia, 26; Office OF
superintendent Of The capitol. %: to-
tsl, 14,262.
or course, the big thing IN the pub
lice eye In the department of the in
terror at the present time is the con-
seryRtion question, involving as II
does a definite policy for the admins
tration of the public domain with
especial reference to Alaska, as wen
as the contiguous territory embracing
the states. Arising under the pres
ent laws, however, is the Cunningham
coal claims in Alaska and the water
power sites controversy, both OF
which were involved In the Ballinger.
Pinchot embroglio, and both of which
will have to be dealt with by Secre-
tary Fisher. Even while considering
these important items, however, Mr..
Fisher must ever have an eye on the
general administration Of the whole
department which is one of the most
in the entire govern
ment
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
The Advantane.

He--I see where the direct eleouron
in Chicago cost three dollars a vote
$695,500 altogether"
She--Now, that's where woman suf-
frage would come in. II the women
were voting, they would have had q
bargain election with votes cut down
to $2.39.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Mr. William A. Radford viii answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 the
subject Of building for the readers Of
this paper. on account OF his wide expe-
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer. he is, without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries 10 William A. Radford, No.
1874 Firth Ave, Chicago. H., and only on
close two-cent stamp for replss
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Second Floor Plan.

on a corner lot, as It will present an
exceptionally fine appearance. It may
also be added that II concrete is used
In construction the house will be
warmer In winter and much cooler in
summer than It would be II built en-
tirely OF frame.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Editor-In your story Of the fire you
refer to the chief as our invincible
old fire 1ghter,'"
Reporter-Yes, SIR.
Editor-And yet in your next para
graph you say that he was licked by
tha q
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
THE ROOF GARDEN.
Attempt at Escape Frustrated--M Mem
bers of the Four Hundred
Defy the Law.

Special Oflcer McCloud, on duty
at the quarantined house of James
Wilson, artist and clubman, on Nine
ty-flfth street, reported this morning
a daring attempt at escaDe. made AZ
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21
Proficiency ReconnIzed.

The German music teacher was en-
deavoring to be polite, yet truthful.
'Of course" he said, your daughter
doesn't yet read notes very good and
she strikes der wrong keys occasion
ally. But" he added with enthusi.
asm, "she plays der rest Ane."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

Mr.. Scrappington-The would ba
fewer divorces II more men were lllce
William @. Differdaffer.
Mrs. Scrappington Why so?
Mr.. Scrappington---He is a bacheRuE.
Smart Set
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-04-21

| Bevington house, later, revealed moth
ing unusual It is evident, however,
that the quarantine is proving irksome
to the inhabitants of the sequestered
residence, most Of whom are typical
society folk, without resources In
themselves. Their condition, without
Wallets and maids, is certainly pitiable
1t has been rumored that the ladies
are doing their own hair, and that the
gentlemen have been reduced to put
ting their own buttons in their shirts
This deplorable situation, however, IL
unavoidable
"'The vigilance of the board OF
health has been most commendable in
this case ginning with wager
over the telephc ne that they would
break quarantine in "a hours, and end
ing with the attempt to span a 12-foot
gulf with board, over which to cross
to freedom, these shutin society folk
have shown characteristic disregard
Of the laws Of the state It is quite
time to extend to the millionaire this
same strictness that keeps the com
muter at home for three weeks with |
the measles; that makes him get the
milk bottles and groceries from the
gate-post and smell like dog-soap for
a month afterward, as a result of dis.
infection"
We sat in dead silence for a minute
Then:
Perhaps 1t is true" said. mot
Of you, Jim-but some one may have
tried to get out that way. In fact, ]
think 1t extremely likely"
who? Flanagan? You couldn't
irive him out He's having the time
of his life Do you suspect me7"
Come away and don't fight" Anne
broke in pacifically. "You viii have
o have luncheon sent in, Jimmy; no.
'ody has ordered anything from the
hops, and / feel like old Mother Hub.
,ard."
cro BIZ CoNTINrWpO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
LEE COWART GOES
 ID CHICAGO MEET

Montgomery. June 27.-(Special)-Lee Cowart, commissioner of immigration of Alabama, has accepted an invitation to visit in Chicago about the middle of July, in order to be present at coloniza- ton meeting, which is to take place July q. The purpose of the coloniza- tion movement is to have immigration boards from many states as possible | meet to map out a concerted programme of activity. with the end in view of pro- noting immigration to this country 1 Mir Cowart will attend the session espe- cially in the interest of the state of Alabama, though at the same time he will lend his influence to the south.
 According to information which MT Cowart has received, the governor of Illinois has lent his support to the movement, and Is endeavoring in ev- cry way possible to assure a success of the plan. The conference will be a general one. to be participated in by the entire country.
 Speaking of the movement this morn ing, MT. Cowart stated that it is bound to have a good effect upon the United States, but especially upon the south. When the foreign element once hears of what the south can do for them, , he said, there will be no end to the population drifting this way"
 While in Chicago MT. Cowart expects to keep in close touch with the west ern situation and to make a thorough study of methods pursued in other sec tionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
THE TICK WAR
 HAS BLOWN OVER Secretary Wilson Writes That Eradication in Sum-
 ter Will Continue
By I. n ENNIS

Livingston, June 27.-(Special)-It Is believed the tick war in Sumter is over. Commissioner R. c. Ennis has received letter from Secretary Wilson of the de- pertinent of agriculture in which the Secretary states positively that the work of eradication will be continued. The good people of Sumter county have again shown the world that they not only can but will fight. If there ever were any who doubted this they are TOW convinced Everybody is glad the end is in sight. Enough hot air has been wasted to warm the county for 10 years. enough fur has flown to make overcoats for gen. erations to come, and we need rest. few political hawks are flying over the field to see if there is any prey but the fighters have gone home to plough their crops and dip their cattle.
 We predict for Sumter county future
 in the cattle industry that will compare favorably with any section of the world and we hope to see every county in Ala bama take up the work of eradicating ticks.
 Many mistakes were made. It is be- leved that the government authorities learned more about ticks in Sumter coun- ty than they ever knew before. But they found the solution-arsenical dipping in vats.
 The most regrettable part of the whole fight is the fact that some of our best citizens so far for forgot themselves as to advise their neighbors to ignore the law. And their neighbors did so. It is stated that many warrants have been sworn out for alleged violations of the tick law and their arrests willow within the week. It is hoped however, that the authorities can be induced to withhold sentence in nearly all cases pending, with the understanding that sentence will be imposed for second violation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
STORY OF HOW A
 BOY WENT WRONG
Sidney Chatney Will Be Given An other Chance As Result of Pisgah
 Home Efforts
Millinery

This is a story of how some boys go wrong.
 Sidney Chatney came to Birmingham two months ago to work for a man in the candy business. After working for month his employer refused 70 pay ms wages. and with harsh words drove him penniless into the street. Smarting un- der his wrongs, and with a boys primi- tive idea of getting even, Chatney entered his employers room at nlght torclply took his money and watch. Tlis crude form of justice did not appeal to the au- thorities, and the next day Sidney Chat ney found himself in the county jail with charge of grand larceny aganst him and the prospect of spending the next five years in the penitentiary. lis for mer employer then promised immunity if the boy would return the moEsy, and he did so. only to find that the charge remained and. that he would hive to stand trial.
 About this time the Rev. Chales O. Oxnam and Wilson J. Squire of Pisgah Home heard of the case and upon in vestigation found that it was hli. first offense.
 Col. John White, formerly prominent in the Alabama bar, took the case without charge, and after a weeks hard work
 reported that the young man stood a 6rst-class chance to go to the periten- tiary, but suggested that the authorities
 be seen. Dr. Oxnam then approached Solicitor Heflin, the detectives in the case and finally Judge Weaver. Every one of these gentlemen wal in favor of helping this young man to re- trieve himself, and yesterday morning at Il o'clock Sidney Chatney was tuned over to Pisgah Home. Monthly rep'rts will be made to the court, and if at the end of six months the record is char, Sidney Chatney will be free man. The | influences of Pisgah Home will be thrown around him and work will be secured for him. Nl- 1 Sidney Is bright, clear-cut young fs- low and is more than grateful for hs | last chance. al | pr. Oxnam in speaking of the casb said: 'I would rather save ethat bo!
 from the peniten-iary than to have tht
 largest church in the city offered me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
AGED NEGRO VICTIM
 OF TWO HIGHWAYMEN
Found Near Graymont With Blood Streaming From Several Ugly
 Wounds

While journeying toward his home at Thomas station last night about 9:3O o'clock William Banks, an aged negro. was set upon by two highwaymen, who, after having brutally beaten him, se- cured his sole possession, a satchel full of patent medicine.
 The old negro was found near Gray mont lying by the roadside In an un- conscious condition with the blood streaming out of large ugly gashes about his head and arm. He was picked up by passersby and removed to the fire station at Graymont, where he was given medical attention and shortly afterward revived.
 Police headquarters were notified of the robbery and PatroImen Martin and Alexander and Detectives Fully and Wren were sent out on the call. Late last night they had found no trace of the parties who assaulted the old ne- gro. He said that he thought his as- sailants were negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
GADSDEN PLANTS
 CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

Cadsden. June 27.- Special )-Be- cause of the necessary preparations for enlarged operations to follow the mer- ger of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company and the Southern Iron and Steel company, the latter com pany will shut down 30 days for a general overhauling in the various de- nartments. me following official state rnent In reference to the closing or the plants was given ont this morning.;
 "puring the usual July shut-doWI N>of the steel plant and rolling mill, number of extensive improvements anc Installation of new machinery will take place, in addition to the usual mid summer oYerhauling and necessary re- pairs.
 At the Gadsden rolling mill there will be installed a new concrete bar twisting machine, built by the Mesta Machine company of Pittsburg, Pa. This is one of the largest machines built in the coun- try and will twist seven bars at one time ranging from one-quarter to two inches square and in length from one to fifty feet. This machine will be electrically driven.
 'There will also be installed here a large Kane & Roach rail and bar straight ening machine, which will be electrically driven. During the shut down they will  also install a number of steel rolls and give the mill a general overhauling.
 At the steel plant the usual midsum- mer repairs will take place and at the blooming mill the soaking pit will receive a general overhauling. There will also be installed at the blooming mill a large air compressor which will be used for oper- ating the large air hammer for chipping axle billets
 At the rod mill a large generator will be installed which will be driven by a Cross compound engine.
 At the wire mill the usual mid-sum- mer repairs will be made and a num- Der of extensive improvements will be added All of these are preliminary prep aratons for enlarged operations when the merger company takes charge.
 "The blast furnaces will be kept ir continuous operation, as the company has orders on hand for pig iron an6 basic iron.
 Tine shipping department both at tho wire mill and at the rolling mill will bt kept busy shippink material to fill cur rent orders"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
JEFFERSON VALLEY LODGE
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers for
 the Coming Year T

At meeting of Jefferson Valley lodge, Knights of Pythias, held at their castle hallslast night, the officers for the ensuing term were elected as fol- lows: D. W. c. Marlborough, chancellor commander; Herman M. Beck, vice chancellor; Walter Schuster. prelate; D. J. Davis master at arms;. Hugh Locke master of work; J. D. Elliott, master of exchequer; J. W. Hughes, Jr., master of finance; A. s. Elliott, keeper of rec ords and seal; J. Ellis Brown, inner guard; Paul W. Simms, outer guard
 The officers-elect will be duly in- stalled on the next meeting night. An interesting feature of the election was the fact that A. s. Elliott, the keeper of records and seal, was reelected for the seventeenth consecutive term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
PLAN JACKSON'S
 LAKE OUTING

Montgomery, June 27.-(SpeciaL)- J. Manly Foster, member of the ex- ecutive committee of the Alabama State Bar association, has been assured by the Louisville and Nashville railroad that several additional coaches and baggage cars will be tackled on to the Prattville train on the morning of July s for the annual outing of the asso- citation at Jackson's Lake.
 The association will be in annual convention here July and 8. On the latter day the lawyers will be at Jack sons Lake where splendid dinner will be served.
 An effort will be made to stop north bound passenger train 70. at Jack sons Lake on that day so as to carry north Alabama lawyers to their homes without the necessity of coming back to Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Electricians Defeat Miners

In a loosely played game of ball the electrical department defeated the Pratt Mines No ' yesterday afternoon on the local diamond, the final score being to 0. Reese twirled for the electrical department and was caught by Stevens while South and Sanford were the op- posing batteries.
 The game was witnessed by a large audience of enthusiastic fans, includ- ing some of the high officials of the steel mill The roofing of the crowd would have done justice to the usual Redwood audiences.
 Both runs were made by the electri- clans In the fifth inning. A clean hit over the center fielder's head advanced a runner from second base to the home plate and the batter scored on the wild throw made by the fielder In attempt ing to stop the run at the home plate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
LINEMAN FALLS
 FROM PHONE POLE
Judge Ballentine Adjourns Court. Bryan Makes Talk

Huntsville, June 27.-(Special. )-H. R. Taylor, aged S6, telephone lineman employed by the Southern Bell Tele- phone company, fell from a pole on Jefferson street today and crushed his skull, dying an hour later without re- covering consciousness. Many people saw the accident Taylor suddenly turn ed sideways, doubled his body and pitched forward to the street on his head. It is believed that he touched a live wire. Taylor came from Falkville, where his parents reside.
 Judge James H. Ballentine has ad- journed the law and equity court after continuous term that begun in Jan uary. A great amount of business has been transacted during that time. The next term will begin in October.
 I. B. Maddox, a Confederate veteran and we'll known citizen, died yesterday at Dallas after a brief illness with com- plications. He was 67 years old. He | leaves a widow, eight sons and two daughters. The members of Egbert Jones camp of Confederate Veterans attended the funeral in body today. A small party of friends went to l the depot yesterday afternoon and greeted Col. William J. Bryan, who was passing through this city en route from Gadsden to St. Louis. Colonel Bryan would not talk politics and had noth- l ing to say about any public measures. In reply to a question he said he would not be a candidate for President again. After having been headed off at the probate office here when they attempted to obtain a marriage license. James h. gram and Miss Grady Church, daugh- ter of Thomas Church of West Hunts vile, eloped to Fayetteville and were married. When the couple went to the courthouse here the father of the girl was notified and came in for them. He assisted them to a car en route to West | Huntsville and was surprised later to I learn that they did not go there They left the car and went to Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
PITTMAN TAKES -. CHARGE IN BULLOCK

Union Springs, June 27.-(Special.) )-J. l.. Pittman, who was last week appointed sheriff of Bullock county to succeed P. W. Jinright, impeached, has made bond and today received papers and will enter upon the duties of the office. He has not as yet announced who his deputies will be- Since the impeachment of Sheriff Jinright, G. A. Ritch, as coroner, has been acting sheriff
 Good showers have fallen In most sec tions of Bullock county during the past week and farmers are rejoicing at the flattering prospects for 6 cotton crop. The old corn is almost a total failure as the rains came too late to save it, but 1t is believed the late planted corn will do we'll. few sections of the county report no rain as yet of any consequence and in such places all crops are suffering.
 President Thomas Edwards of the First National bank is to do quite lot of building in Union Springs this summer. The wooden stores on North Prairie street, owned by him, are to be torn away and in their place handsome brick build- ings will be erected These will prob- ably be completed by early fall. MT. Ed wards has also let the contract for a handsome residence on the extreme north end of Prairie street. The old home will be torn away and large two-story house will be built. The lot is very desirable one. situated on the edge of the bluff and overlooking the fine stretch of prairie country to the north of town. While their new home is sbeing built tho Edwards family will occupy the home of Mrs Albion Hixson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Election Officers

At the regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias last night the usual routine of business was transacted and in addi- tion the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: C. G. Goodwin, chancellor commander; A. B. Brown, vice chancellor; NJ. M. Johnson prelate; H H. Moses. master of arms; Mel Miller, master of work; W. M Smith, master of exchequer; c. W. Cole, master of finance T. C. Williams, weeper of records and seal; W. W. Clark. inner guard; J. c. Bryant, outer guard; Thomas R. Walker, captain of the degree team.
 The officers elected will be installed at the next regular meeting by Past Chancellor J. s. Falkner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
Committee Makes Inspection

The City Beautiful committee appointed recently by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company made it's second inspection Of the yards and surround ings of the various residences in Ems ley yesterday afternoon.
 It will be remembered that a prize has been offered by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad officials for the best kept premises in Ensey. J. A. DuPuy, T. J. Rogers and G. G. Brown were named as the judges and when they have made another inspection in tine near future, they will name the winner of the prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
HOWLE CLAIMS
 LIQUOR WAS HIS

Gadsden, June 27-(Special )--Tf e blind tigers of Gadsen are nothing, fl not good fellows. This was demon strated in the criminal court this morr ing when Tom Tarvin was tried on I charge of selling liquor contrary to law. This was a prosecution for the sale of the same liquor for the selling of which Howle was foNnd guilty and sentenced to serve on the chain gang and pay a fine and for the purpose of getting him out of his trouble Tar. win went before the governor and de clared that it was his whisky and no Howle's, as he had previously testified and that Howle had no interest 1T It's sale. Today in the Tarvin tria HowIe took the stand and testified tha 1t was his liquor and that Tarvi1 ha' no interest in the. sale. Tarvin wal ac quilted. <t4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28
.ENSLEY CLUB IS
 .FOR BOND ISSUE Big Preparations Are Being
 Made for Fourth THE CITY BEAUTIFULLY Committee Will Make Final Inspec- ton in Near Future, at Which
 Time the Prizes Will
 Be Awarded
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

special meeting of the Ensley eluf
 was held last night in the club room and matters of importance discussed. One of the important subjects brought be- fore the club was the bond issue Prae- tlcally all of the members favor it and are using their influence to secure its adoption.
 The work on the preparations for the Fourth of July celebration was reviewed by the members of the club. So far everything is satisfactory and it seems that all will be in readiness for the cele- bration at least couple of days be- fore the big day. The dancing pavilion was completed this afternoon and all of the other work is well under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-28

was the guest of Miss Hazel Brown at Shady Side Tuesday.
 Mir. F. S. Long is reported as im- proving from a very bad spell of typhoid fever.
 Prof. T. W. smith, principal of the Vivian school, will spend several weeks in New York, where he has gone for a st-graduate course. s4 Prof. N. R. Baker is in West Vir- ginia attending the meeting of the state rural school supervisors