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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Signs of the Times

When fast train is running on time it is a sign that the engineer is trying to keep up with an airship.
 When a man tries to borrow $10 it is a sign that he Is broke and that. it will be to your interest to claim to be.
 When William J. Bryan declares that he will not be candidate for the pres- idency in the next campaign iS is a sign that he thinks it would do him no good if he were
 When a city man goes to the country
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Guam
U Id III Trom Harper's Weekly.

ETrom Harper's Weekly.
 ! The papers say that the army war col
 5aege is considering plans made by Ad- k1niral Ma.han to make the island of Guam Ian impregnable base in the Pacific for the HAmerican fleet. It seems the admiral says sdt can be done. and that, sufficiently for ,sdfed. Guam might defy the fleets of the world. The layman wonders what the Effects of the world will be wanting at ,ksuam, but doubtless the admiral knows FThe island is 1500 miles away from near tby places like Manila, 3300 miles distant tfrom more remote places like Honolulu, and proportionately distant from other iplaces farther of. The idea of fortifying lst seems comic. but probably is not if Ad-
 k,niral Mahan recommends it. War itself lis absurd, and to the philosophical ob- server navies seem ridiculous, but while tnavies continue to be fact naval bases
 will doubtless continue to receive serious reconsideration.
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could sing with joy. Corns and caI- louses can be peeled right off Bunions are reduced to normal and inflamma- tion drawn out. Sweaty and smelly feet swollen and tender feet need but few treatments. Caloeide was Tor merly confined to professional use but can now be bought by the general pub Mc Any druggist has il in stock or will quickly get it from his wholesale house A twenty-five cent package is said to be sufficient to cure the worst feet
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money, he booked his passage 10 Eng land. On arrival at Liverpool he came to
 London and found his father dying in
 White chapel slum. He spent all his say ings in providing medical attention and proper nourishment for his father, who died just as he tthe som had spent all the money. After the funeral, he said. he was left stranded, and since then had slept in the streets. He thought if his master in Canada knew of his plight he would pay his fare out again. The court missionary promised to send the lad to a farm in Lincolnshire until he had com
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nunicated with his emnlover in Canada.

muncated with his employer in Canada.
 Canada is anxiously awaiting some new gold pieces. At present, without being impecunious, she has no gold coin of her own. What gold is in circulation in the Dominion is in the form of American pieces. The designs for the new Canadian five and ten dollar gold pieces are now awaiting final approval in London, and by autumn, it is hoped, the new coinage will go forth. In value and size the coins will be exactly the same as the Amer ican and will create reciprocity in mone- tary exchange.
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science is the following: "Disso1ve two table spoonfuls of Calocide compound in a basin of hot water; soak the feet in this for full fifteen minutes, gently mas saging the sore parts.
 Bess time will not give the desired results.) Re peat this each night un- til the cure is perma- nent. The effect will be a revela ton. The pain
 goes instantly and the feet feel so good you
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to try scientific farming it is a sign that he will soon return.
 When two editors chip in and pay s10,0o0 for an airship flight it is sign that they have not been sued by MT. Hearst for s1O0 900. When you see man with unshaven face and impressed trousers, if is sign that he is married or ought to be.
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How To Cure Corns
Home Treatment for Foot Troubles
 Brings Instant Relief

The continued Irritating effects of sore feet sometimes involves the whole nervous system, developing nervous disorders. trouble Of this kind should never be neglected. One of the most effective treatments known to
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Needed More

From Judges Library. |! Bronx-'iProfessor Aleck has issued a very interesting bulletin on how to keep beee.~
 ! Lenou-'<Well, Izthink he'd do a lot more good if he, told us how to get rid of hivee.~ .+...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Col. Sir Francis Younghusband, the ex- plorer who conducted the British mission
 to Lhasa, Tibet, in 1904, has been serions,, injured in a motor car accident in Rel gium. He was walking along a road two miles from Spa when he was run down by a motor car. The car knocked him down and passed over both legs causing q compound fracture of one and seriously injuring the other. The limbs were nut in splints, but owing to the serious na- ture of the accident it was subsequently found necessary to remove him to Yer viers. where he remains under the care of two surgeons at the St. Elizabeth sana- torium.
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Where They're Right

From Judge.
 My dear,' she asked, "sre the umpires always wrong?"
 Not always" he replied. "Sometirnes they give the home team the best of it."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
NAY BE INVASION.

Washington, March 23.-The possi-
bility of an American intervention ia
Mexico was given some strength to-
indicated that the insurrection in the
Southern republic must be fought out
to the bitter end. The refusal of Presi-
dent DiaZ to accede to the peace terms
carried to Mexico City by Senior Lii
mantour, Mexican minister Of finance,
nancial minister that he has apparent
~ failed in his purpose, gave the Mnx-
ican situation critical aspect today.
The invasion of American soil by
Mexicans. the destruction of property
and finally the reported firing upon
American soldiers by Mexican federal
troops constitute seriously breaches OF
International policy which have arisen
from the revolution. The war depart
ment to set out to learn the accuracy
of the report from Preside, Texas,
that Mexican federal bullets had fai-
len among American troops.
While troops of cavalry are rushing
toward Brewster county, Texas, the
scene of the invasion by Mexicans
wehre two Mexicans and an American
sheep herder are reported to have
been killed In pitched battle, Wash
ington is making every endeavor to
learn from the department of Texas
the truth OF the various reports of
armed activity along the Rio Grande.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
FIRE PROTECTION
ASKED OF BOARD
w. Richmond Factory Says
Insurance Rates Are
Prohihitive Now.

The board of works was petitioned
by the Richmond Furniture company
this morning to install a ire hydrant
at West Fifth and Linden avenue,
which is west of the factory building.
There is a Plug on Linden avenue east
of the building now.
The situation confronting the com
pany as presented by George kempcr
an official Of the firm. showed that the
fire insurance is now so high as TO be
prohibitive. by placing the fire plug
west of the building "A line past the
factory could be established which ac.
cording to kemper would lower the
insurance rate 4 per cent.
To establish this plug will cost the
city $40 year A decision will be
made next Monday by the board
AS the furniture company has had
offers from other cities the action TAX.
en- by the board will either hold the
factory here or drive it away. AS its
pay roll is SIS, 900 per year the board
will probably take favorable action
The factory committee of the CONNER
cial club was before the board in the
interests Of the company.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
KESSLER REACHES
END OF THE ROAD
Former Milton Banker Sen
fenced by United States
Judge Anderson.

Fourteen years ago l.. F.. kessler
while he was superintendent of the
street railway company. and was ig-
ANONYMOUSLY defeated. It proved to be
the beginning Of his downfall, culmin-
ating at Chicago when Judge Ander-
son of the federal court sentenced him
and three others to the penitentiary
for abusing the uses of the United
States mails.
As a story with a moral on the pen
atty for dishonesty, kessler's career is
Il unique one. Soon after he made his
race for the Democratic mayoralty
nomination Kessler was deposed from
the superintendency Of the railway
company. 1t has since been reported
that he had been dishonest and was
discharged for this reason. However,
if such was the case, it was not gen
orally known, and he was given gener-
Gus support by Richmond and Wayne
county tinanciers in promoting the
Farmers and Citizens private bank at
Milton. Its failure came a few years
later. Kessler was out of the state
at the time. Dayton and Cincinnati
We're then made his headquarters. AT
Indianapolis he engaged in the real
estate business and this too, for some
reason of other, did not prove a profit,
able venture after an irate woman
took a shot at him on the streets OF
the capital city. kesslers last turn
up" was in Chicago, where he had
been living under the aliases of W
S. Brooks and H. c. Couch. He with
| his three partners, advertised that
they did brokerage business in
stores for sale. When people in an.
swer to advertisements OF the com.
pany called and offered their busi
nesses for sale, d meeting would be
arranged between the man with a
store for sale and prospective ''Dur-
chaser" who in reality was a mem.
Der of the gang. At this meeting the
store owner would put cash bond as
guarantee of good faith. Needless
to say the victims bond was always
forfeited" and his store never sold.
The jury trying the accused did not
hesitate in reaching verdict OF guilty
because OF the preponderance OF the
government evidence against kess
ler and his companions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
REPORTERS CHECKED
Miss Elkins Too Well Guard
ed from Them.
(Americaa News Servicel

Chicago. March 23.-For "a hours or
more Chicago has housed the heroine
Of the worlds romance Miss Rather
inc Elkins is here But she might as
we'll be in Elkins, W. Va, Washington,
or Europe. SO far as Chicago is con-
cerned
Miss Elkins was guarded from re-
porters and other curious persons by
her big brother. Blaine. and his wife.
She was guarded by Manager Tomp-
llinS and all his at the Blackstone ho-
tel. And also she was guarded by
Billy" Hit
Billy. whose other name is William
s.. was the most persevering. and as
sidious guardian of them all Which
was pleasing to the curious in view Of
the reports that Mr Hit may super
sede. or has superseded the Duke of
the Abruzzi in the affections of the
fair heiress.
The telephone communications
with the apartments Of the Elkins par
" were out today. House detectives
had instructions to see that the noted
visitors were undistur bed in their Sc
clusion. He carried out his orders 10
the letter.
The party will go East tomorrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
DESERTION CHARGE
AGAINST w. MEYER

Walter Meyer, who was arrested on
Wednesday afternoon on a charge of
wife desertion preferred by his wife.
Jessie Meyer. has been apprehended
so often that he has become accustom-
ed to visits from Sheriff Steen or
Deputy Sheriff Clarence Mote. Fol-
lowing the filing of suit on relation
of the state, in the circuit court We'd
nesday. in which Meyer is charged
with marrying his wife for fraudu-
lent purpose. he was arrested at Gaar.
Scott and company. where he is en-
ployed. He gave 5000 cash bond. Mey-
er is not living with his wife but says
he is contributing 81 a week towards
her support
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
BANDITS SESlEGED.

Columbus. O., March 23.--Two men
were shot in running fight that fol-
lowed the ROBBERY of the Gahanna post
Office early today. but the five raiders.
including both the wounded succeed
ed in getting into an old house, which
is now bcsiCged.
About 5000 worth of stamps were
secured but most of the stamps were
recovered where one of the wounded
men fell.
Mayor Dawson had been notified by
an interurban conductor that he had
carried out five bad men from Col
umbus on the last car of the night
and the mayor hastily organized n
posse consisting of his two sons. Dep
uty Sheriff Cashner and another man.
While this was being done the raid
ers had broken into n blacksmith shop
and secured tools. Then they went to
the postofiice and turned out the gas
light in front of it.
Dawson and Cashner, leading their
force. saw two men standing guard.
Before the posse could get in position
the report oil heayy dynamite eNplo-
sion was heard and the next minute
three men ran out OF the post office
The deputies opened fire and the
shots We're promptly returned Two
of the robbers were seen 70 fall but at
once arose and continued their flight
The marauders took refuge in clump
Of bushes. but later escaped into an
old building. The posse then surround,
ed the building but decided to await
reinforcements before attempting to
capture the men.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
TOO PRONE TO TALK
So Small Town Spectators
Will Be Barred.
(Amcrican News Scrvicc)

Chicago. March 23.--Thc elimination
of the small town specuiator is the
first step tn be taken by the new ad-
ministration of tho Chicago board of
trade. In its efforts to coniine its opc-
rations to men Of broad intelligence
and ample means"
The man who is not possessed of
these two qualifications is classed as
"plain gamble" and is not sought.
The board argues that a man in a
small town can't keep n secret and
that all his neighbors know ii if he
drops few dollars. That creates
scandal and instead Of blaming the
man for his lack of intelligence and
ample means" denounces the system
which permits him to speculate.
For these reasons. the board likely
will discontinue its private wire SER
vice to all save important cities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
Indiana's Lone Insurgent-
Democrat Says Democrat
ic Nominee Is Only Pro-
grcssive in Sight.
HE STILL SAYS HE
IS A FREE-LANCE
At Democratic Caucus in
January, Gray Was Only
One Who Wouldn't Pledge
Himself for Clark.

On the eve OF his departure for
Washington to attend the extra $685.
sion OF congress. Congressman Finly
Gray of the Sixth district. Indiana S
lone insurgent.Democrat representa-
tive. states he viii probably vote for
Champ Clark as speaker OF the house
because Clark has progressive tcnden-
cics At the recent Democratic caucus
in Washington Gray was the only one
who refused to vote for Clark as the
Democratic nominee for speaker. He
said then In explanation, II was too
early for him To 30 on record. Thurs
day In this city Representative Gray
made the following statement.
Statement by Gray.
"Cannonism and the speakcrship
were issues In the campaign. My po-
sition was that | would not 80 into a
party caucus on the speakership. but
would hold myself free to support u
progressive for speaker when congress
convened. and that If my party nomi-
mated "A standpat or reactionary Demo
crat. would vote for Il progressive c
Republican.
1T was in pursuance Of this position
taken that I declined TO vote In the
Democratic party caucus In Washing
ton last January. Champ Clark has
been nominated by the Democrats.
While tho Republicans have not nomi-
mated their candidate, the standpatters
or reactionaries are In control. and
am advised. will name the nominee for
speaker. As the candidates now ap-
pear I VIII vote for Clark, as he has
defined his position along genuine pro.
grcssivc lines. He has declared for
tariff revision by schedules. for Il tar
iff commission II the same Is made re-
sponsible 10 congress. for reciprocity
with Canada. for rules reform taking
tho power 10 APPOINT the committees
from tho speaker and placing the same
in rules committee elected by the
house, for election of United States
senator's by direct vote of the people
for the oustng OF Ballinger and sus'
tanning Pinchot. as we'll as for other
progressive measures.
by declining to vote in the caucus
] am left free when all candidates are
in the field to east my vote for speak.
er accordingly as the merits of the
candidates appear as measured by n
progressive standard"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL BOY
HAS THE SMALLPOX

Harry Wooley. a high school stud
ent living at 231 North Tenth street,
developed a mild case Of small pox
this morning and was removed to the
detention hospital west of the city. He
had been confined to his home for the
last few days and DIR. T. Henry Davis,
city health officer, states there has
been practically no exposure from the
case. His condition is not serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
MILITARY REIGN
WILL END TODAY
fAmerican News Scrvice1

Springfield. H.. March 23.-- The
military reign in Gillespie and Benld.
mining towns south OF here, will
cease scme time today. This is the
decision Of Gov. Deneen. announced
this morning after conference with
AditGen. Dickson are Sheriff Etter of
Nacoupin county.
American miners at the two towns
have refused to return to work until
the troops are withdrawn. fearing the
vengeance Of the Italians employed in
the pits The latter. who now are on
strike, threatened to kill all who re-
turned to work
Rioting at the mines has ceased and
Sheriff Etter declared he and his depu-
ties would be able to control the sit
uation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
"SHOOT TO KILL"
IS ORDER GIVEN
CALV TROOPS
u. S. Troopers to Restore Or
der in Brewster County,
Texas if They Have to
Fight Mexicans.,
CUBAN GOVERNMENT
is GIVEN WARNING
Informed Situation in Mexico
Is Becoming Craver and
Appeal for a Cunboat Has
Been Made.
IAmerican News SerSice)

tAmerlCan News ScrNtccb
San Antonio. March 2S.--"Shoot to
kill if the situation demands it," was
the order sent by Brig Gen. Duncan
today to the cavalry troops who are
riding towards Brewster county to pre-
vent an attack on American interests
by Mexican insurrectos.
The dash of the cavalry under Lieut.
Summerville into Brewster county will
so down in frontier annals as one Of
the most severe since the old days Of
Indian warfare. With orders to pro-
ceed at full speed. the cavalrymen
are galloping over alternate stretches
of mountainous and desert country.
miles apart.
The troopers are riding hard to get
ahead of band of Mexican outlaws,
who, masking under the insurrecto
flag, are intent upon attacking the
ranches and mines about Terlinqua.
The border along the Rio Grande
through Brewster county is wilder
ness while the troops have to skirt the
base of Panther range and cross the
Rattlesnake mountains. 1t is bad
trail and the territory is entirely un-
inhabited. .....
Life at the maneuver camp has set
tied down to routine lines. The roads
are in better condition and reports
from Brig. Gen. r. A. Smiths brigade
stated that the hike to Leon Springs
was resumed today under more fav.
orable conditions
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
Inform Organization Promot-
ing State Encampment
They Will Try to Change
Date Of Carnival.
THINK EFFORT WILL
BE SUCCESSFUL ONE
Contract for Carnival Has
Been Let, but Think Car
nival Company Will Agree
to Make Change.

Following conference with three
members of the G.. A. X. encampmcnt
committee, Lawrence A. Handley,
VIII Keller and Charles w Jordan
the carnival committee OF the Eagles
lodge agreed last evening to make an
effort to change the dates for the car
nival from encampment week. May Is,
and expressed the opinion that they
would be successful This practically
makes it certain that no change in the
ment OF the G.. A. r., Sons of Neter-
ans and allied women's organizations
to be held here May 16, Il, IS and l9
will have to be made and that the ar
rangements now under way can be
gone ahead with.
While the Eagles committee mem
bers stated the carnival contract had
been made some time ago, they said
they felt sure they could arrange some
other date and told the G. A. r. com
mittee representatives to send out bul
letins and other mail matter which
had been held UP pending a settlement
Of the carnival controversy. A repre-
sentative of the carnival company ar
rived in the city today. and the Eagles
expected 10 be able TO announce Fri
day the new date for the show.
Owing to the refusal Of the of
ficers of the Reid Memorial church
to allow the church edifice to be
used for the meetings of the Won
ans Relief corps, the committee is
now looking for suitable place where
the sessions Of this organization may
be held. II is probable that the Gen
nett theater will be secured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
FRESH" EGGS WE'RE
DECREPIT VETERANS
fAnerican News Ser vice,

Rochester. y. Y, March 23.-Harry
Burns Of Hornell, purchased dozen
eggs in a grocery store. the grocer as
suring him that the eggs We're fresh
country laid. Burns examined the
eggs when he reached home and found
his name and address written on sew
eral Of them. while he was an en-
ploye Of cold storage plant here
four years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
TO HOLD BANQUET
palladium Specially

Greensboro. Ind. March a3.-The To-
cal Knights Of Pythias will hold a ban
uuct and general jollifcation here e.,
night. when n degree team from Eat
on. o.. will put three candidates
through the third rank. Over forty
persons are expected from Eaton.
while there will be many other
Knights of Pythias from the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-03-23
THE WEATHER
STATE AND LocAL-Fair tonight
and Friday; rising temperature.

HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY.
Minimum-23' at $50 A. NJ; Sc at
f1:3o A. NJ, and is still rising.
Barometer is high, has been rising
since Wednesday noon, but will proba-
bly, fall. indicating the approach OF
low pressure area.
Low pressure indicates warmer
weather and pain. High pressure in
dicates fair weather and cooler.