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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
GREATEST MILITARY PARADE SINCE WAR Soldiers to March Through
 San Antonio 
 TO BE 18,00O STRONG Many Big Irrigation Dams in Texas Have Revolutionized Farming
 and Eliminated the Great
 American Desert"

San Antonio, Texas, April 16-(Spe- cial)-The greatest military parade over seen in the United States in time of peace will take place at o'clock D. m., April IS, when the entire army in camp at the military post under com mand of Generals Carter and Duncan will parade through the city of San Antonio as a military unit. equipped in every detail as for army service during actual hostilities. Nothing approaching this in magnitude has ever been seen in the United States since the days of the rebellion. The army that will march through the streets of this city will be greater in number than the in- surgent forces of Mexico which are now in an armed dispute in that republic. More than 1S,000 men. infantry, caval- ry, artillery, engineers, signal service, hospital corps, and mountain batteries will participate in this demonstration. In every sense of the word 1t will be a patriotic demonstration compliment ary to the Battle of Flowers associa- tion that each year celebrates one of the turning points in the history of Texas-the memorable battle of San Jacinto-when the sturdy pioneers fired by the tune of an old love song and shouting remember the Alamo" re member Goliad" put to route the Mex ican army under Santa Anna and thus forever made Texas free from foreign rule. It is estimated that it will re- quire three hours for this grand review to pass a given point. Governor Col quitt and other state officials, with those high In military circles, will re- view this parade from stand erected on purpose for this occasion.
 For the past few years many large interests in southwest Texas have spent vast sums of money in con etructing irrigation plants along the streams. This work has been done in the most substantial manner, dams of the most modern type have been built of cement re-enforced with steel. These have been constructed at points along streams which will give the greatest pools of water over low lands unfit for agricultural purposes. Some of the pools are so large that they will hold water enough to irrigate large terri tory for two years. In addition to the dams and pools constructed, great pumping plants capable of lifting 5000 to 5000 gallons per minute have been installed. Just now many of these are ready for service, but it's transpires, as the result of weather conditions, they are not needed this year. Rains have filled every stream in Texas, farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
To Give Medal to Carnegie

Washington, April l6.-(Special) )-Presi- dent Taft today accepted an invitation to present to Andrew Carnegie a gold medal as a keepsake from the Pan-Amer- ican Union. He made this promise 10 day to a delegation of South American ministers. The medal is to be given to Mr. Carnegie because of his interest in Pan-An ericaH affairs and especially be- cause of his contribution of half mill lion dollars made possible the erection of the Par American building in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
Ridgeway Funeral Held

Decatur. April 16-(Srecial)-The re mains, of Mrs. Sam Ridgeway, who died in Mont gomery a few days ago arrived here last night and were taken to the home of her sister. Mrs, Flu sgene Raney. in West New Decatur The funeral took place from the home of Mrs. Raney this afternoon. She leaves husband and several children a mother and two brothers and severa sisters The interment took place ir the city cemetery here. Mrs. Ridgeway had Been i'll for several years and hel death was not unexpected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17

with Mrs. Scott and apparently as deeply concerned in her interests as ever.
 An interesting addition to the general tangle is the circular recently issued by Mrs. Park of Georgia, who has been ire auertly named among presidential possi- bilities She opposes Mrs. Mclean.
 The President and Mrs. Taft receive the delegates at the White House on Wednes- day and on Thursday the election will take place.
 All the states are engaged in civil war over the vice president generals to be nomina ted. . .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
Easter Brings Out Brock

Decatur, April 16-(SpeciaD-Eas Sunday was a bright day in the De- oaturs and in north Alabama. Spring frocks and spring suits were in evil dence on the streets and the first straw hats of the spring season made their appearance this morning. Today was the first real spring-like weather dur ing the month of April thus far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
Goforth- VOgan

Decatur. April 16-(SpeciaD-Miss Jessie Vogan and A. s. Goforth were married this afternoon at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J.. Ii. Vogan, on sherman street, New De- catur The wedding was quiet one, there being only few relatives pres ent MT. and Mrs. Goforth will make their home in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
CAPT. HARRY P. RYAN
 DIES AT HUNTSVILLE
Y. M. C. A. Campaign for Addi- tiOnal Fund of $15,000 Will
 Commence Today

Huntsville, April 16-(SpeciaD- Captain Harry P Ryan, one of the old est and most popular citizens of Hunts vile and for many years a prominent railroad man, died last night after an illness of a few days His health had been feeble during the last few months but he was able to be about among his friends until short time ago. Sym pathizing friends had been apprised of the serious nature of his condition and his death was not altogether unexpect- ed.
 Four children survive him. They arc Mrs Nell Campbell and J. Van Ryan of Huntsville Richard Ryan and AL bert Ryan, commercial travellers. Cap tain Ryan was for many years an em- pioye of the Memphis and Charleston and Southern railroads. He continued in the service of the Southern until few months ago and for a number of years held the distinction of being the oldest employe of the division. Some 15 months ago the Southern granted him pension and he retired from active railroading to enjoy the remaining days of his life with shis de- voted family. The occasion of his re- trement was made notable by the visit of large number of officials of the Southern railroad, when loving cup was presented to him. Captain Ryan s acquaintance extended throughout northern Alabama and Tennessee. He was 7S, years old.
 State Councillor A. D. Kirby of the Junior Order of United American Me chanics will call the state council of Juniors 10 order Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Elks' theatre MT. Kirby will welcome the visitors to the city and formal response will be made. The work of the council will tegn. The committees will do mos, of their work on Monday and business will be transacted witn dispatch. The council will probably not be In session more than one day. campaign ior the collection of S15, GOO additional funds for the r. M C A. building will be launched Monday evening at a dinner to be given by the Woman's Auxiliary. The dinner will be given in inc new bui. .ing winch Is nearing completion and the campaign v-,.l be mapped out then
 Every Proto4ant pastor in the city today preached q sermon boosting the !. M c. A. work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-17
Guhl Funeral Held

Decatur April 16- tSpeciaD D-The funeral of George Guhl, who died Tues day. took place this afternoon from the Lutheran church, New Decatur, at 5 o'clock The interment followed in the city cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-01
INSPECTED BY THE CHIEF.
Two New Fire Engine Houses Are
About COMPLETED.

Frank J. Wagner, chief of the fire de-
partment. today inspected the two new
houses in which engine companies are
soon to be intsalled-the home for No
a engine company, the first company to
get motor engine, at Rock Creek
Church road and Georgia avenue and
that of No. , chemical company. Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street south
east, Randle Highlands, are about COM
pleted.
II is probable that the companies will
be installed in few days. Firemen who
are to become members of the new COM
panies are already appointed. They are
scattered among the other companies to
become accustomed to their duties before
the new companies are organized.
Members of the fire department yester-
day tested the new engine that is to be
located at No. ! engine house on X street
northwest. The test was made at the
east front Of the Capitol and was pro-
nounced satisfactory.
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foot channel gas buoy No. 6, reported
not flashing October rs. correct char
acteristic will be restored as soon as
practicable.
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FLOWERS FOR HATHAWAY.
by Employees to Chief Clerk
of Census Bureau.

William H. Hathaway was sworn IN
iDdav and assumed his new duties as
aief clerk OF the bureau Of the census.
Succeeding Voler V. Niles, resigned
Flowers. tribute Of employees OF the d.
visions OF agriculture and statistics or
tiles for their former chief. decorated
Tho chief clerks room and the desk
u which Mr.. Hathaway took his seat for
the first time.
On,ciaIs and chief statisucians OF the
bureau of the census. officials from the
Department of Commerce and Labor, to-
eether with a special delegation of clerks
from the division of agriculture. assem-
hled I'm the chief clerks office at III
oclock and the cath OF Office was ad-
ministered TO Mr.. Hathaway by Robert
NJ. Pindell. jr.. chief clerk OF the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor.
Director Durand made a short address,
anorectattve Of Mr.. Hathaway's long and
valuable services with the bureau, and
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oppressed satisfaction that he could thus

expressed satisfaction that he could thus
reward his faithful service by this nro-
motion. Mr.. Hathaway replied briefly.
Among those from the Department of
Commerce and Labor In addition 10 Mr.
Pindell who witnessed the installation
Were DR.. George w. Leadley chief of
the appointment division: George To-
names, disbursing clerk, and Raw
mond +. Crist, assistant chief. division.
OF naturalization.
Noler v Niies. retiring chief clerk. was
presented yesterday, from the cIerLs in
hls division. with a thirty-second degree
Masonic watch charm attached 10 a gold
mounted fob. Mr.. Viles was NOT in tho
office today, having departed early this
morning Tor MS new post at Denver, Col
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Plight Their Troth.

You remember that in our last Sunday
Magazine poor Bellew. hero of The
Money Moon" had been forced into the
exceedingly unhappy position Of having
to join in the pretense to Anthea that he
intended to marry London girl. all be-
cause the good Adam told her this false
hood to save her pride. Well. the next
number sees the American at work carry
ing out this plan. and getting into the
most distressing situations. Never has
"a lover been in more perplexing and
grievouS state. There is, however. a re-
lieving note in this coming installment
when the gallant Sergt. Appleby and Miss
Priscilla finally plight their troth. IL it
hadn't been for Bellows tactfui efforts
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COUNTRY GIRLS ROMANCE.
Set Forth in Remarkable Story by
Clever Writer.

When people read THE Transit py
Louise Collier Wilcox, another prize en-
try In our next number, many or them
will say that 1t is not Sunday Maya
zine story. for it is so different from the
sublime melodramatic" kind of tales
that we have frequently printed. 1t is
different. and indeed we have published
few like it, for the simple reason that
very few OF such high class are written.
Mrs Willcox's extended residence abroad
and long study and practice In story writ
ing. with her fine imagination and powers
Of analysis, have made her one OF the
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zoo RAR|T|ES DUE
Pair of Tapirs and Family of
CAVES on the Way.
WILL BE ON VIEW SUNDAY
Jabiru Stork, Ugliest Bird in World,
Also in Collection-Col.
Brett's Donation.
WILL BE ON VIEW SUNDAY

III the South American steamer bound
from Buenos Aires with shipment of
animals for the Geological Park in
this city docks in New York in time next
Sundays crowds at the Zoo will sew
erai interesting additions to DR.. Frank
Bakers animal colony. A pair of fine
tapirs, a family of Patagonian cavies and
Jabiru stork are now fretting on ship
board. waiting for the limited freedom
which will be accorded TO them when they
reach here. This shipment comes to
Washington from the Municipal Zoolog
ical Gardens at Buenos Aires in exchange
for several miscellaneous animals which
were getting to be too numerous up in
Rock Creek Park.
The tapirs are not different from those
already in the lionhouse. but will make
things a little more sociable for the ami
mails OF that species already on view.
When the sun makes the outer air warm
enough next spring the tapirs will be al
lowed to roam outside the lionhouse in a
new combination tank-cage which IS
placed on the north side Of the habitation
The concrete foundations for this cage
are now practically complete.
sairy Camps Rights Reserved.
The tapirs. however will not have the
exclusive use of this private bath. as 1t
is planned TO give Sairy Camp the gi-
gantic SOO-pound baby hippopotamus, the
use of the tank at times.
The CAVES from Patagonia are really
big guinea pigs, and these well known
little pets are nothing more or less than
domesticated CAVES. The animals now
on their way have short, stout legs,
small ears and pink eyes ana nave no
tail at all.
The Jabiru stork is a we'll known native
of South America, and sometimes waniers
as far north as Mexico, and even crosses
the Rio Grande, for he Is occasionally
found in Texas. He is one of the uGllest
birds alive. He is about five feet tall
and stands on stilt-like legs, which are
so frail looking ii would seem they would
break under the weight of the big white
body. The Jabiru has a fierce-looking
beak and and ugly long black neck.
Col. Brett's Contribution.
Col. Lloyd NJ. Brett. who at one time
was adiutant general of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia, and
who is now acting superintendent of the
Yellowstone Park. has sent eight enor
nous white peiicans to the Zoo. and
these are in the birdhouse. Col. Brett
had the pelcans trapped and fed to a
state where they wouldn't mind riding in
a box car and shipped them east.
The brdhouse is considered by the Zoo
officials to be one of the most interest
ing exhibits in the park, and, in fact. is
looked upon as holding its own in COM
pleteness with any collection Of winged
things In the world. II Congress needs
the estimates sent in for next year, a
new birdhouse will be built. as the
present structure is crowded to its limit.
Don't fool with the buck deers at this
time of year. is the warning from DR..
Bakers Office. They are In an ugly
mood and will stand no nonsense All
the big bucks have been separated from
the smaller animals for that reason.
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most entertaining magazine authors I'm
the field. In THE Transit she has pur
her best efforts. with the result that IL
certainly deserves and will doubtless re-
ceive the serious consideration of the
prize awarderS.
1t is a strange study of a country girl
who grew up In the most lonely sur
roundings. her people dying one by one
till she was left alone in the worSd She
had lover. however. and found the
great big passion that is needed TO COM
plete the development of a woman of her
full nature. This story will make a pro-
found impression. Look for il i'm our
next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-01
AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
Mariners Notified of Changes in
Buoyage in Fifth District.

A notice to mariners regarding buoy
age in nearby waters of the fifth light
house district has been issued from the
office of Inspector Poundstone. as fol-
lows:
Chesapeake bay. main channel to
Baltimore - Thirty five foot channel
lower end gas buoy No. was reported
extinguished and buoy damaged Octo-
Der 81. and will be repaired and re-
lighted as soon as practicable
Hampton roads-Newport News mid
die ground thirty-foot channel gas
buoy No. 2. reported extinguished Octo-
Der &c. will be relighted as soon as
practicable.
Newport News middle ground thirty
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packed
tighten Christmas burden and he
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Well Worth Reading.

In our next Sunday Magazine Anchor
ed by c. j. Cutclifre Hyne. entry No.
II in our prize story competition; "The
Transit" by Louise Collier Wilcox. en-
try No. y in our prize story competition;
part III of "1952-The Diary Of Young
Girl by Harrison Rhodes; Those En-
dearing Young Charms" illustrated song
No. 20, illustrated by /. Marion. and an
other installmtnt Of THE Money Moon, .
by Jeffrey Farnei.S
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Turks Dressing.

From the Galveston News.
Personally We have no prejudice
against the Turk. still, we do not think
very much Of men who wear hats with
out any brim and breeches without any
crease TO them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-01

Two prize entries in our next Sunday
Magazine. Anchored" by c. ]. Cutcliffe
Hyne. and 1.-The Transit by Louise Col
lier Wilcox.
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the worthy couple would probably have
gone through life without realizing this
great joy.
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Ambitions Along Other Lines.

We seldom see the desks in the
schools dsfigured with knife cuts or
pen marks. There is a tWofold rea-
son for this. The first is the expulsive
powers of the new affection'-that is,
by the teaching of manual training,
including whiting, paper and paste
work and carpentry in the grades, the
desire of the children to do some
thing is led in channels which are not
destructive. The second reason is that
boys and girls are being taught to
take pride in their work and the work
of Others.
The desire ito do something with
their hands" say the school heads, lis
an irresistible impulse in children
Therefore, they claim, 1t is the best
that this desire be cultivated in some
particular line rather than let 1T run
at random with the chances of it be-
coming a destructive tendency.
IT is mainly because these subjects
are taught. Mr.. Stuart believes. that
the desks of the schools today do not
bear the same .battle-scarred" aspect
which they used to- OF course. the
habit Of occasionally trying the temper
of a new pocket knife on a new cherry
wood desk is not entirely obsolete, but
it is pretty nearly 50. it IL claimed,
and may be entirely so in the near
future.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
Source Of Life Problem.

The Paris Cosmos proudly announces
that the French scientist Becquerel has
refuted ''for all time the theory ad
vanced by Sir William Thompson that
life may have reached this globe from
meteoric sources in the form of mi
eroscopic germs This, says Becquerel,
is impossible. Interplanetary space is
rich in the ultra violet rays. and the
ultra violet rays are fatal to germ life;
therefore the germs would have per-
ished on their Journey long before they
could reach the earth. For purposes
of experiment. Becquerel selected the
most hardy bacteria known to science
He sealed them In vacuum tubes and
exposed them to the ultra violet rays
for six hours. None of them survived
and Becquerel argues that the de-
structive action Of the rays must be
assumed to be universal Even If Sir
William Thompson's theory had con-
tinued to hold the field it would do
nothing to solve the problem of the
source of life, for If life was brought
to the earth by meteors we have still
to discover how it came to be on the
meteors,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
PILES WOOD ON TRACK.
Farmer Seeks to Collect Pay FOR
Rieht.of- Way.

sam Young, farmer, wrathy be-
nause the Abilene Southern Rain Dad
company had not reimbursed him for
a right Of way which had been bon
demned across his property, some four
miles from Hamlin, Jones county,
Tex, piled two or three cords of Wood
on the rails. Then he and Mrs. Young
sat on she wood, Young holding aigun
and his wife pistol.
The first engine to appear stopped
and then backed up to Hamlin, WI here
aid was secured from the sheriff. The
latter's party, upon approaching the
woodpile on the rails, found Young
alone, Mrs, Young's absence saved
the officers considerable embarrass-
ment and simpliied the situation. Mr..
Young was arrested and taken by the
sheriff to Hamlin, where he gave bond
in 500 to appear at the July term OF
court The wood was removed and the
train proceeded. The passengers for
time could not imagine what had
brought about the stoppage OF the
train, some of them fearing a holdup
by bandits.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
DENT PARDONED.
Relative of the Widow ssof Late
President Grant.

Action of Governor CoIquitt in par
doning w. J. Dent brings to the sur
face one of the most sensational for
geries ever perpetrated on the state of
Texas. Dent was serving a life SEN
tence imposed on wealthy cattleman
named Isaacs, the latter having been
convicted of murder.
Dent forged pardon during the
administration of Governor Savers
which gained for Isaocs his liberty.
Dent was subsequently arrested and
convicted on the charge of forgery
and was sent to the penitentiary, not
only for forgery, but to take the place
of Isaacs.
Dent was relative of the widow OF
the late President Grant and was also
related to Stonewall Jackson He was
q model prisoner.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
COMES UP AGAIN.
ManIey Case Has Been Reversed
and Remanded.

Texas court of criminal appeals re-
manded the case of Sergeant j. D.
Manley, the Dallas guardsman, who
was convicted and given a life term in
the penitentiary for the killing Of
Louis Reiehensteln, spectator, dur
ing the visit of President Taft to the
State Fair of Texas over two years
over two years ago. Mainly bayon.
Melted Reichenstein, who attempted to
pass the guatd lines near the main en-
trance to the fair grounds. Manley
claimed that the killing was an acct
dent, due to his gun catching upon a
wire rope.
The case has excited the int est oil
guardsmen all over the United States
and many have contributed to Nam
ley's defense fund.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
Grant 70 Command.

Major General Frederick D. Grant
soon will succeed Major General Car
ter as commander of the maneuver di-
vision of the army in Texas. The aim
of the war department is to afford an
opportunity to command the division
to as mauy general officers of high
rank as possible dnring the maneu-
vers. which, it Is said, will probably
continue until next winter. General
Carter has done splendid work, the
var department officials declare. IN
mobilizing the forces and getting the
men in condition for the actual field
work. The change will hardly occur
nntil affairs in Mexico become less
acute than at present
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-05-23
The Inland Rinn.

Friedrich Haase. the German actor.
who died recently, was the proud pos
SCISSOR of the Lfiand ring. which by the
will Of that famous actor was to be
worn by the most worthy" When
August Wilhelm Inland died the ring.
made of iron and thickly set with dia-
monds, was given to Ludwig Devrient.
from whom it descended to Emil De-
vrient. The next most worthy was
Theodor Doring. after whose death II
came into the possession of Friedrich
Haase At various times since his re-
tirenent from the stage Haase has
named Mftterwurzer, Matkowski and
Josef Kainz as worthy of the Inland
ring. but they all left the .stage Of
life before Haase. who after consul
tation with bis friends concluded 60
name Albert Bassermann as the ring
heir, and be now wears it.