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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-21
THE GOVERNOR AND
STATE MILITIA

Hammond, Ind, June 81, 1911.
Editor TIMES:
Two of your subscribers have had an
argument the nature of which is as
follows:
One claims there is no militia and
that the governor of a state has no
authority to call out the troops of his
own state, but must have the author
ity of the secretary of war. I claim he
has. Who Is right? c. NJ. p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
RETAILER IS KEEN
 AFTER BUSINESS

MT Harry Fulenwider expressed him. self as being very optimistic as to the future of the retail dealer in the smaller towns supported by rural districts throughout the south. MT. Fulenwider IS vice president and manager of the East Birmingham Iron Roofing and Corrusat- ing company and Fulenwider Building Material company. He has been selling the output of his plant in the south for q great many years and coming in d. rect contact with the trade as he does, is in position to observe whatever prog ress has been made. He says.
 "The average retailer in the smaller towns of the south, today is vastly diff ferent to what he was ten years ago. His rapid strides of progress may well be com pared to the evolution from the OK cart to the automobile.
 Ten years ago the retailer with some exceptions of course, conducted his bus- ness according to the rule of thumo. His ideas of buying and selling were crude and he made little or no effort to keep abreast with progress being made in
 
 jects of vital interest in the conduct of his business were either ignored or sized up as not being practical, without any investigation to warrant such conclu- sion. In buying his merchandise, if a versatile travelling salesman happened to tell funny story that appealed to him, he would allow the salesman to load him down with large quantities of goods, great many of which were 'stickers.' In selling he would make very little ef- fort to find out what his customers really wanted, but would buy what he thought they ought to have. His stock of goods became ruined by dust and looked like they had been handled with pitchfork, while the merchant spent his time talk ing politics with the habtual loafer.
 Now, these conditions have undergone Q change. The man who calls on this same class of trade today, expecting to find the conditions I have described is going to experience surprise. The rule of thumb has given way to exact meth ods. Instead of tying up his capital in large quantities of few lines he buys small lots and keeps little of everything needed in his community. By studying his customers he learns their wants and anticipates them. If he finds that he can buy to better advantage by correspond ence, he does it. The travelling salesman with the funny joke to crack no longer finds a willing listener with this alert re- sourceful business man. If his salesman ship is not founded on service he don't still much.
 The selling methods of the merchant are equally as aggressive and intelligent as his buying. Instead of sitting idly and waiting for people 10 come to his place and buy of their own accord, he stirs up things by sending out well worded ad- vertislng. When a dull period comes spe- oial sale days are set and real price re. auctions made to stimulate buying and keep up volume of sales. Stocks are well kept and show windows effectively and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14

testefully arranged. Indescriminate buy ing on long credits of his customers $ discouraged and the trade educated to the fact that by trading for cash, not only the customer but the retailer, job Der and manufacturer arc benefited. II does not take a close observer to see the good that has been done by these up to date methods. The average retailer has his financial affairs well in hand and in- stead of being tied up to some 5obber because he owes him pretty stiff amount and being forced to pay his bills amount and being forced to pay what ever the jobber sees fit to ask, as rule, he either discounts his bills or pays them promptly at maturity. Under this sys- tenn he is free to buy where his dollar will count the most.
 T have seen not few retail stores in southern towrs of eco to 5000 inhabitants that many business houses in the larger cities would do well to pattern after. The country merchant has certainly made rapid strides in the past decade and l an ticipate as much more progress in the next ten yea~s to come. His prosperity is well earned and my best wishes are with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
KIRKPATRICK SAND & CEMENT co. Office - 5O1 Woodward
 Building
Wholesale and Retail Building Material

WnoIeSalc ana hctall Building Material
 This firm is successors to the Alabama Sand and Supply company, which has been in the building material business iu <he Birmingham district for the past 21 yAars and is today one of the largest handlers of building material in the south
 We are the sole selling agents for tho Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement com pany, owners of the new and up-to-date cement plant at Ragland. Ala, and manu- facturers of the "Coosa" brand with a capacity of 5000 barrels per day. On ac- count of our close proximity to this dis trict we are in position to give our cus- toners prompt deliveries of the very high est grade of Portland cement that science can produce. We also carry a largo stock of "Coosa" In our warehouse and no order 10 too large or too small to re- ceive our careful attention.
 We are operating nine sand pits in Ala bama and Georgia, located on four diff ferent roads operating into Birmingham and are the largest shippers of sand and gravel in the district.
 Our warehouse md yard is located at Powell avenue and Twenty street, where we carry a complete line of build ing material, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, lime, cement, plaster, terra cottas, flue lining, mortar, plaster lath. water proofing, paints of all colors, common and pressed brick, sewer pipe, etc. We operate our own teams and are in position to handle business in prompt and satisfactory manner. Call us at Main 962. both phones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14

Charities at the Baraca class rooms or the Methodist church this afternoon at , o'clock All members and those interested are urged to be present.
 The contractors who are grading and paving Park avenue are making Iihe progress and a portion of the thorough fare is about ready for the paving. A concrete mixer was installed Saturday which greatly facilitates the work.
 Personal and General
 Mrs A. Poss has returned from Mont gomerv where she has been on the sad mission of attending the funeral of her brother, Mr. Albert Moog, who recently died at that point. Her mother, Mrs Moog, returned with her
 Dr. H. B. Powell. of Ricket. Ala, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Echols yesterday.
 Rev. I. A. White who has been visit ing his son, John White, at Fairview, has returned to his home at Thomasville,
 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gwin and Mrs. Vardeman of Anniston are visiting friends in the city.
 Miss Pearl Jones, manager of the Pos tai at Clarksville, is visiting relatives and friends in the city.
 Mrs Mason H. Sherman has been called to the bedside of her father who is seri- ously i'll in Florida.
 The Forty-two club will meet with Mrs. George R. Byrum on Avenue and Twenty-ninth street this afternoon at 2:So o'clock.
 Mrs. Lawrence Pennington will enter tain the Thread of the Story club Thurs day afternoon at 2:30.
 While Dr. w. N Carmichael was at- tending divine worship Sunday thieves broke in and stole lis horse. The horse was quite valuable and the police have not been able to locate it as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
ID O|MPEACH NIGHT
 RIDER WITNESSES

Hopkinsville, Ky, March 13.-Following out notice heretofore given that the prin- cipal, witnesses for the state in the trial of Dr. David Amoss would be impeached, the defense this afternoon introduced a score of witnesses who testified that the self-confessed might riders" who have named the defendant, Dr. Amoss, in con- nection with the raid upon Hopkins vile, are unworthy of belief.
 The prosecution brought out on cross- examination that three of the Kentucky witnesses for the prosecution had been defendants in the federal courts in civil suits growing out of alleged night rider depredations, and that three Tennessee witnesses on the same side of the case had been charged with blowing up a threshing machine which belonged to a man who was not in favor of the Tobacco Growers association.
 Charles H. Fort of Clarksville, Tenn. former president of the Farmers Pro- tective association, giving his testimony. denied that he declared fir speech there are no night riders; they are an gels from heaven sent to do Gods will"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
NOW IS TIME ID
 BUY MATERIALS

There is certainly decided improve ment in the lumber business in the last thirty days" said MT. W. D. Wood of the w. D. Wood Lumber company, in re- porting that the business of his company was 50 per cent more in February than in January
 .The indications are exceedingly favor able and there is such a steady improve ment that already it is more difficult to get prompt shipments especially of the lower grades, owing to the mills having sold ahead.
 If the conditions continue improving as they have for the past several weeks, 1t will not be so much a question of prices, as it will be getting the deliveries with reasonable promptness. Already there has been stiffening of prices, par tlcularly in cypress shingles, lath, paints, oils and the lower grades of lumber, on which the demand is ahead of the supply
 with the exception of Montgomery there is no city in which the consumers of lumber get the benefit of as low prices as is true of Birmingham, but the time is not far distant when higher prices must inevitably prevail in Birmingham. IL is unquestionably a mighty good time to buy building materials"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
SECRETARY FISHER
 IS NOW IN CHARGE.

Washington, March 13.-The responsi- blities of the secretaryship of the de- pertinent of the interior were shifted shortly before 10 o'clock today when Walter l.. Fisher of Chicago took the oath of office as head of that depart ment, succeeding Judge Richard A. Bai- finger, who retired
 The oath was administered in the pri- vate office of the secretary by W. B. Acker, a division chief in the department acting in the capacity of notary pub lie. The formalty was entirely without ceremony and only the immediate prn- cipals to the change were present. Fol- lowing the oath taking felicitations were exchanged between the new and the re- tiring secretary.
 The new secretary spent the morning receiving bureau heads and division chiefs of the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
NOT A SHOT FIRED
 AT DARING LEADER

Fl Paso, March 13-Captain Oscar G.. Creighton, an American and Harvard graduate, with band of insurrectos, many of whom are Americans, tonight canped fifteen miles south of Juarez.
 No fear is felt that the insurrectos are planning an attack on the city where business continues as usual but the prox- unity of the revolutionists is looked upon as an effort to induce General Navarros s 20O0 men to take the field. Creighton's men came within ten miles of Juarez and the shock of an explosion when he blew up railroad bridge was felt in the city.
 Creighton reached the vicinity of Juarez after a march from the south of about 100 miles along the Mexican National railroad and after leaving in his wake trail of burning bridges. His arrival near the border, which was spectacular, for after releasing twenty-five other Americans who had gone into Mexico to investigate a mine who had sought his protection he waited until dark and then announced his presence by terrific ex- plosion which resulted in the devastation of bridge at Mesa, a few miles south of the city.
 The story of Creightons campaign through the heart of northern Mexico without opposition by the federal troops created a sensation in Fl Paso. It was said that throughout his entire march not a shot was fired at him.
 Boston, March 13.-The name of Cap tain Oscar G. Creighton, an insurrecto leader, reported in Mexico dispatches to- night as being a Havard gradute. does not appear in any of the several Harvard college and university directories. No person who could be reached at Cam bridge tonight was able to recall the name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
OUTW|TS SHERIFF:
 MARR|ES IN JAIL

Chattanooga, March 13.-(Special.)-lt developed late tonight that Dr. J. w. Sherman, a prominent physician of this city, who is incarcerated at the county jail here without bond for the murder of his brother-in-law, T. B. Norman, was married Saturday afternoon in most romantic manner to Miss Cleo Lucass. whom he tried to marry once before but was prohibited by the sheriff.
 Esquire Charles w. Watson of this city and Morris Doughty, Sherman's attor- ney, entered Sherman's cell this afternoon under the pretense of having him sign some notes.
 After the three were together in the cell the girl in mans attire and with ner face blacked as to appear as negro trusty. climbed up to the window on a step ladder and the ceremony was per formed with them holding hands through the bars.
 It is thought that the state intended to use her as damaging witness at the trial in May against the man she mar ried and hence her romantic act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14

formerly held by Arthur Blair, is from Nashville originally, but has been located in Cullman, Ala, recently.
 Miss Eula Palmer, sister of Mrs F. E. Jarvis returned to her home in Eutaw. Ala, Monday.
 Tom Parsons, who accidently shot him self through the left hand Monday morn ing, is able to attend to his various duties again.
 Tuesday morning Mrs. A. B. Aldridge. accompanied by w.. B. Aldridge, Miss Lillian Jarvis and Mrs. r. l.. Cade. will return to her home in Catherine, Ala.
 Archie Mandel, who formerly lived here but now of New York. is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. G. Goldberg, for a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
FARM EXCHANGE
 FOR BUILDERS

The Builders and Traders Exchange of Birmingham has been organized with 100 charter members. Officers for 1911 have been elected as follows:
 John w. Sibley, president; Frank H. Conner, first vice president; Allen J. Krebs, second vice president; J. H. Ed dy, treasurer G. T. Stafford. secretary.
 Suitable quarters have been gotten in the Chamber of Commerce building. rooms 6O1-12, and an estimating room installed. offering the best facilities for figuring and estimating. Architects and supervisions of public or other work are invited to send their plans and specifi- cations to the exchange for bids. The exchange will pay express charges botl ways on such plans and specifications
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Hasten Panama Bond Issue

Washington, March 13.-The corpora tion tax decision will hasten the pending issue of Panama bonds. It was one of the things Secretary MacVeagh has been waiting for Had the case gone against the government. bonds would have been issued to meet the refunds to the corpor- ations.s It now seems likely that Secre- tary MacVeagh's call for new bids on the securities will announce the amount of the issue at $50000. GOO, and 1t is being predicted that the call for bids will go out before April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
GOODWIN HEADS
 BESSEMER ELKS Lodge Elected Its Officers
 Last Night RISER CASE IS TRIED Plaintiff Wants Damages for Death of Daughter in West Lake Tragedy-Rally for Men
 Tuesday Night

Bessemer, March 13-( -(SpeciaD- -Bessem- CT Lodge, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, met in regular session tonign. and in addition to transacting the reg ular order of business elected officers for the ensuing year. The election was quite spirited in some instances and several candidates were nominated for tie places. The officers-elect will be installed the first week in April by one of the past exalted rulers. The election resulted as follows:
 Gardner F. Goodwin, exalted ruler; G. B. Hollingsworth, esteemed leading knight George Ross, esteemed loyal knight A. w. Deeson esteemed featuring knight; Lacey Edmondson treasurer; E. A. Little, secretary; Sam J. Kinsey. ty- Ter; Theodore Lamar, trustee; J. A. La Rue, representative to grand lodge.
 Riser vs. Southern Railway
 The case of A. c. Riser vs. the South ern Railway company is on before the city court of Bessemer, Judge Gwin pre- siding. The suit is for damages for the death of plaintiffs daughter, Miss Au- gusta Riser. who was killed in the auto mobile accident near West Lake. The jury was quickly empanelled and the testimony was being taken when the court adjourned. Messrs. Estes Wech. and Jones represent the plaintiff. Messrs 'veatherly and Huey the defendant com pany. The members of the jury are: Dave Goodwin. Joseph McPherson. Will liam Nickelcs Jarnes Salman, Robert Stanley, Robert Franklin. John McGrew, Lester Kennedy, R. A. Hogan, Cim < Smith, Robertson Parsons and Hardy Johnson.
 Rally and Banquet
 Everything is in readiness for the rally for men that will take place Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian church. The meeting will be called to order in the church and after the business is transacted Dr. ]. s. Foster of Birmlng- ham will make an address. Dr. Foster is an able and entertaining speaker and always pleases his hearers.
 After the speaking the crowd will ad- jourr to the basement where a banquet will be enjoyed which will be provided by the women of the church. Dr. J. s. Winter will preside and short talks will be made by members of the church.
 Mock Trial
 The Birmingham college boys will present a screaming farce, the Mock Trial" at the High school auditorium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Federal Dead Total 13

Douglas, Ariz., March 13-The bodies of two more federal soldiers were found on the Agua Prieta battlefield today. This brings the total dead among the government soldiers to thirteen. Colonel Mora, of the government troops, and Commissario Vasquez, said today they would prepare an official report of the battle which would show that thirty reb- els were killed and only two federals Tho dead soldiers brought into Agua Frieta last night were lying in the bull ring today. The uniforms had been re- moved and civilian garb had been wrap peo about their bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Ne1vs of EnSley

There was a lively session of the re- corders court yesterday morning which kept Judge Harris busy almost to the noon hour.
 The heavy docket was composed princi- pally of charges of minor importance and light fines were imposed. One case of serious nature was that of Will Rayford, charged with assault with in- tent to murder. The alleged offense oc- cured about two months ago and the defendant is accused of shooting a negro Higgins made the arrest
 The Call of the Creek
 The saying that is written or rather that has been handed down from time immemorial, that lone drink of village creek water and you are resident of this district for the balance of yours days" has been exemplified time and time again, and the natives of this great county and those who have been so- journers in our midst and who have moved away with the fixed and firm de- termination to locate elsewhere, have in- variably been drawn back to the banks of the limpid stream where the bull frog sings his roundelay and the "skeet- err whets his bill
 The latest 'prodigal'' to return is Thomas G. Mackey or Uncle Tom" as ne is familiarity and affectionately called One of the best and truest of men. he cast his lot in the city of Ensley in it's embryonic days and helped to shape its destiny both in business way and in civic affairs. When Ensley became a fond regret, he conceived a wearing for the simply life" and moved to the little town of Clanton, located some where in the rural part of the state, and settled down to the life of a country merchant where the customers wait on themselves, and the principal excitement is the arrival of the morning train. But he soon tired of the silence and solitude, and yearned for the move and hustle, smoke and grime of the Steel City.
 The other day while seated on soap box In front of his store he unburdened himself thusly 'T will arise and go back to Ensley, and say unto her people, long for you. I am strong for you. I have sought better place; 1t may be in heaven; it is not on earth. I come back to you. make me one of your loyal ser- vants.'
 And the people of Ensley cry with a loud voice Come back Uncle Tom come back: and while we may not kill a fat ted calf. we will try our hand on A tiger Come back. great heart, and a right royal welcome awaits thee, for thou art of such material that makes for upright manhood and art just such A. citizen that any city, state or nation might well be proud off
 Little Locals
 The Masonic lodge at Fairview will meet tonight at the hall at Osceola sta- tion in regular communication. The F. C. degree will be conferred on a candl- date and other business transacted All members and visitors are urged to be present.
 The Baraca class of the Methodist church have elected A. F.. Wells assistant teacher and T. c. Williams first vice. president. to fill the place of J. I. Dur bin and MT. Sparks who have been as- signed other duties.
 There will be a meeting of the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
PARKER SHOOTS
 NEGRO BURGLAR

Officer Parker shot and seriously wounded Homer Curl, a negro burglar, at an early hour this morning. The ne- gro broke the window of the Levy Jew elry Co.,, 2623 Twenty-ninth avenue, North Birmingham, and was discovered by Offi- cer Parker. The negro resisted arrest and was shot by Officer Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Russia Will Repeat Conditions

St. Petersburg. March 13.-The1 foreign office today instructed M Korostoventz, the Russian minister at Picking, to make verbal representation to the Chinese gov ernment that would leave no doubt as to Russias firm attitude. This is sequel to the announcement Saturday that the foreign office was not satifed with Chi mas second reply to the Russian demand concerning Russian consular and conner cial privileges in Hi and Mongolia as pro vided in the Russo-Chinese treaty of 1881,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
CHIEF IS KILLED
 BY DEPUTY SHERIFF

Nashville, Tenn, March f3-Joe Ar mold, chief of police of Murfreesborough, was shot and killed in that town to- night by Deputy Sheriff Jep Hall The shooting grew out of a quarrel as to which made the arrest of some prison CTS that had just been placed in jail. Hall was also shot in tho leg. Hall is under arrest on a charge of first de- gree murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Business System in the Home


 My husband amuses me-, says the hostess, "by the excuses he has for beng detained down town of evenings. Some times I can almost hear his brain working out an excuse as he tiptoes up the stairs. :
 My husband" says the caller, Ifs diff, ferent.. He is very systematic maj you know, and some time ago he VITO out list of various excuses and nun bered them. Now, when he comes in he just calls up the stairs, Number four, or Number twenty or whatever the number may be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
Many Raids Made

A number of raids were made Satur- day and Sunday on the negro dives of the city by the officers of the blind tiger squad and the scouts. At least 75 arrests were made in these places on charges of gambling, disorderly conduct. and vag- rancy. The arrests for the "A hours end ing Sunday night at 6 o'clock was 90, which is record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-14
DETECTIVE SIGSBEE
 IS SERIOUSLY ILL
Police Department Feels Great Loss in the Absence of
 Clever Sleuth

City Detective W. s. Sigsbee is very i'll at his home, 2sO1 Thirty-first avenue. North Birmingham, and has been unable to work for several days. MT. Sigsbee Is troubled with malarial fever, which 1t is feared will turn into typhoid. phys ician has been in daily attendance since MT. Sigsbee's illness and every precaution is being taken to prevent this.
 .'Mr. Sigsbee is one of the best detec lives in the department and is missed greatly. We will be glad to have him back" said Chief Bodeker in speaking of his illness