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New-York tribune., 1911-11-19

than that of some other materials. Thus,
hydrogen gas has eight times as great heat
of combustion, and anthracite coal nearly
twice. Curiously enough, dynamite and
gunpowder show much smaller values, only
about one-quarter as great heat in the first
case and one-eighth in the last.
Previous TO the last century the idea was
current that heat was a subtle sort OF fluid
called CalOric. which, on entering a body,
produced warming. But early in the nine
tecnth century Count Rumford contributed
to the overthrow of this theory by his eX-
periments in boring cannon, wherein he
showed that heat was developed in such a
way and in such quantity as TO be inconslst-
ent with the CalOriC theory. BY this and
many experiments that have been made
since, heat has been proved to be form OF
energy and its work equivalent has been
accurately measured.
The surprising fact that these measure
mcnts show. which has Just been illustrated
also. is the large amount of mechanical ener-
" that is equivalent to a very small amount
Of heat. Thus, the amount OF heat energy
REQUIRED 10 raise the temperature Of pound
of water one degree Fahrenheit would be
sufficient TO lift the pound seven hundred
dllQ StN tll -ilSlll lNNt 81 N'lI
verselv, if pound of water was allowed to
fall from a height of seven hundred and
scventv-cight feet, its energy on striking the
ground would be sufficient 10 raise It's tenn
peraturc one degree. Thus the tremendous
energy liberated by water going over Niagara
Falls, a hundred and sixty feet high is al
expended in heating this water less then a
quarter of degree.
In spite OF the large amount OF work equiv
alcnt to a small quantity Of heat il is not
possible TO transform more than fraction,
usually only few per cent, Of this heat into
work On the contrary, it is possible 70 con-
vert mechanical energy entirely into heat,
and indeed it is sometimes hard TO prevent
it, Thus, while mechanical energy IS en-
tirclv convertible into heat by friction, i'm
pact. and I'm various other ways, heat energy
is only partly for theoretical as well as
practical reasons, convertible into mechan-
ical. The general tendency is thus seen to
be to increase the total heat energy in the
universe at the expense Of other and more
useful forms. Science predicts that at some
distant day all the energy in the universe
will be in the form Of heat, and furthermore
everything Will be- at the same temperature.
Under these conditions it would be mpossi-
bic 10 transform heat into other forms Of
energy, and this, looked at from the view
point of its consequences, would mean the
end of the world. L. /. Rose
New-York tribune., 1911-11-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
SAYS NO ONE HOLDS HIGDON'Sl DEPUTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHOCKING ABUSES" OF HIS ADMINISTRATION

Montgomery. February 16.-(Special) Walker Percy, In answer to the card of ex-sheriff Hlgdon. published in Bir- mIngham this afternoon, made the fol- lowing statement tonight
 Colonel Higdon in his first card re- ferring to my speech discussing his administration of the sheriff's office, complained that he could not hold me legally responsible for the statements contained in that speech because hav- ing been made by me as member of the legislature on the floor of the house of representatives 1t was in law a privileged communication.
 For the statements made in my Montgomery speech was then and am now personally accountable to Colonel Higdon. and~I have always been will. ing to meet squarely this responsibtl- ity.
 That might not benefit by the legal immunity discussed by Colonel Higdon and that he might in a ju- dicial forum. if he desired. test the cor rectness of my statements I published cara which appeared in Saturday 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
CITY IS AGAINST
 THE MARTIN BILL Birmingham Would Lose
 $35,OOO Annually SMITH HAS KEEN EYE Birmingham Is Only City in State Which Has Attorney on Scene
 To Watch Bills Affecting
 Municipalities
SMITH HAS KEEN EYE
By HUGH w. ROBERTS


 Montgomery, February 15.-(SpeciaL)- Representative Martin has introduced a bill. the purpose of which is to prevent a division by a county and a city of the road and bridge tax paid by the citizens of a municipality.
 City Attorney J. Q. Smith bounced on that bill like the proverbial chicken on the proverbial bug. and he has been prom ised a hearing by the chairman of the highways committee.
 From the division of the tax paid on roads and bridges by the citizens of Bir- mingham the city gets about S35o00 per annum. As is known, the city fought the county in the courts. The first decision of the supreme court was against the city, but a new decision, following a. motion for rehearing, was in favor of the city.
 Just after that decision,' stated MT. Smith, "here comes MT. Martin with his bill" Mir Smith feels, however, that the bill will be beaten.
 Of all the cities nf the state, Birming- ham alone has an attorney on the scene to inquire into all bills introduced which may affect municipalities of the state. MT. Smith discovered the provision in the bankers bill which limits the city license to $50 bank. Birmingham, at the pres ent time, gets about s75oO per annum out of bank licenses. Had the bill gone through with the provision of $50 license pen bank the city could collect next year but $500. An amendment was made which puts banks on a sliding scale, the license to be based on the capitalization. But several members of the senate feel that the license feature should be left to the cities. Senator Atkins is one of these, and it was on his motion that the bill went over from today to tomorrow.
 Mayor Exum of Birmingham is on the scene, too, watching out for the interest of Birmingham, and he Is doing valiant services for the betternent of the city. If you hear of anything which has a bearing on Birmingham he says, "let me know and I will get busy"
 Birmingham is represented, too, by Chief Bodeker. The chief is chiefly interested in civil service regulation for policemen and for a bill pensioning old policemen and caring for the widows and children of policemen killed in discharge of duty. He told the members of the municipal organization committee that he was not asking for anything himself, but for the men who are under him. He made a fine impression. and it is the general belief that the bills in question will eventually be enacted into law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
ALLOW POLICEMEN ID THE RAILROADS Public Service Corporations
 Must Pay Men MORE PYROTECHNICS Percy's Commission Bill Now First Measure on the Calendar in
 House-Day's Session in
MORE PYROTECHNICS
By BERRYMAN G. BETTY

Montgomery, February 15.-(Special.)- Consideration of Senator Merrilrs bill to provide for the appointment of railway policemen by the governor, upon requests Of proper railroad officials, was the occa- sion for corporation and anti-corporatin pyrotechnics in the house Of representa- tives this afternoon. The question was fer cey debated pro and con and amend ed, but was finally passed in it's integrity by a vote of 49 to 2e.
 Immediately upon call for the question Representative Smith proposed an amend- ment to extend such police protection to all public utility companies as well as to railroad corporations. The amendment vas put to vote and passed by a count of 73 to 0. On call for third reading, how ever. the explosion occurred and shook the venerable capitol to it's foundations.
 Representative Milner led the opposi- ton to the bill, and was followed by Rep resentatives Long, Darden and Huddle- ston. Champions for the measure were found in the persons of Representatives Almon, Butt, Mulkey, Smith, Waddell and otbers.
 Trend of the remarks of those who op- posed the measure was that too favor able consideration was duly given to the public utilities. It was the sense of these opponents that appointment of railway policemen would serve the end of fncreas- ing the powers of the railroads too great ly Friends of the measure won out on tho showing that only the public could be benefited by the act.
 Under the provisions of the measure the public utilities making use of the police men are to pay all salaries and expenses.
 The first bill now on the calendar for consideration is Representative Percy $ commission government measure for Bir- m.ngham.
 The anti-pass law was again under fire in the house today. The renewal of the fight was brought about by a propo- sition to grant passes to old Confederate veterans, which was offered by MT. Stol- lenwerck as an amendment to MT. Greens bill to allow widows and children of old railroad employees, together with superannuated railroad men to receive free transportation from the lines oper- ating in the state.
 MT. Stollenwerck's amendment gave rise to considera ble discussion of the subject. the debate being participated in by Rep resentatiyes Almon, Long, Pitts, Wal den, Jenkins and others. The old Con- federate soldier figures largely in the speeches that were made and many glow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
MANY VIEW BODY OF ARCHBISHOP RYAN

Philadelphia, February l5.-Passing in two seemingly never-ending lines from Logan Square into the Cathedraf, more than 75.O00 people today viewed the body of Archbishop Ryan as it lay robed In full pontifical vestments in front of the high altar.
 The lines were formed at Il o'clock in the morning when s5,O00 children from the various parochial sch ools and institutions were taken to view the body It was after o'clock before the children's line was ended and the first adults were admitted. From that time until after midnight they passed in, four abreast.f
 Robed in full pontifical vestments of purple, the body of Archbishop Ryan. enclosed in a handsome casket, was placed today on a raised platform in front of the high altar of the Roman Catholic Cathedral. there to lie in state until the funeral tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
BODY OF HIGGS
 NOT RECOVERED
SON RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM AND EXPRESSES CONVICTION THAT MISSING MAN WAS MUIR. DERED BY THIEVES

After all efforts to locate the body of J. w. Higgs, who Is supposed to have been killed at the same time as Eugene Knighton. had proven futile, Harry Higgs, son of the former, re- turned to Birmingham yesterday from Rock Island. Coosa river. where the murder was committed.
 The son of the missing man states that he Is almost certain his father was murdered before Knighton was at tackled. He infers from the evidence furnished by the finding of the drink ing cup and the bloody iron bar with two gray hairs on 1t that his father was enticed across the river and slain. whose motive is thought to have been robbery. called to the men at the cabin on the island to send a boat across the river for them. The coat and vest of Higgs was left hanging on the wall of the house which fact suggests that he did not intend leaving the island for any length of time. After having made away with him. perhaps the as- sailants came over to the island in the boat he had used and then stole upon Knighton and knocked him in the head.
 It is believed by Harry Higgs that at least $400 was secured by the rob- bers from the trunk which was found to have been plundered. The gold watch and IS $1 bills, however, were overlooked and these were taken pos session of by the son of the supp dead man.
 never be known. If Higgs met with his death at the hands of the robbers. as Is supposed. and his body was sunk to the bottom of the river, 1t will be almost impossible to recover 1t. The river bed Is very rocky and dragging Is not possible. At present the water is too high to justify an extended search in this direction.
 Mr. Higgs had been a resident of Birmingham for 23 years. Lately he had been engaged with his son Harry HigEs in business at First avenue be- tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. In addition to his son there are two daughters. Mrs. S. J. Jordan and Mrs. J. D. Craig. all living in B1r- mingham.
 The body of Knighton was brought pared for burial. The funeral services were held from the chapel of the Greer Undertaking company Tuesday after noon at o'clock. The interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Percy Issues Reply to
 Higdon's Latest Gard

Age Herald. Any reader of that card can determine for himself the charac- ter of the statements contained there- in and whether I placed squarely on Colonel Higdons shoulders the respon sibility for the administration of his office.
 He entered into office, so far as l know them. with as clean. brave, uAn- ly assistants as a sheriff ever had. l do not believe. nor do I think. that any other intelligent man in Birming- ham believes that the splendid young fellows who constituted Colonel Hig- don's deputies were responsible for the sh ocking abuses of hts administra- ton. q have sndeavored to give Colonel Higdon every opportunity of redress and satisfaction. and there seems no occasion for my saying more on this subject. WALKER PERCY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
How to Cure Rheumatism Prominent DoctOr'ss Best Prescrip-
 tiOn-It h Easily Mixed

This is a very simple and harmless formula but 1t has worked wonders for all who have tried 1t, quickly cur ing chronic and acute rheumatism and back-ache Get one ounce of syrup of of Toris compound. Then get half a pint of good whiskey and put the other two ingredients into 1t. Take a table spoonful of this mixture before each meal and at bed time. Shake the bottle before using. Results are felt the first day. Any druggist has these ingredt- ents on hand or will quickly get them from his wholesale house. Any one can mix them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

has prevailed from the lower Missouri and middle Mississippi valleys southward to the gulf and Florida. Light rains oc- and plateau regions, the north Pacific coast, the lake regions and middle At lantic states. Temperatures rose sharp ly in Missouri. and fell several degrees in central Colorado and upper Illinois. There were no decided changes in other parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
TAFT SIGNS SAN
 FRANCISCO BILL

Washington, February 15.-President Taft today signed the bill designing San Francisco as the city in which will be held in 1915 the exposition to cele- brate the opening of the Panama canal. With gold pen made of precious metal mined in the state of California, and in the presence of the two United States senators and a number of representa- tives of that state the President at- tachcd his signature to the engrossed bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 15.-{Special)- The low pressure area that was so con- spicuous on yesterdays map has disap- peared. leaving only depression of mi- nor importance over New Mexico. The southeastern area of high pressure has also disappeared, 1t and the central low having dissipated each other. There Is no
 disturbance in the interior regions and as a consequence generally fair weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
MCURDY SAYS HE
 WILL FLY TO HAVANA

Tampa, Fla, February 15.-"I will fly from Key West to Havana without stop if the same inducements as offered for my former effort are made" said J. A. D. McCurdy, the Canadian aviator. on his arrival here this afternoon.
 McCurdy. who was accompanied by Clem Beachy. will participate in the aviation meet which opens Sunday. He declares that his failure to complete the trip to Hakana was due to miscalculation as to oil and not to any defect In his machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Appeal Is Withdrawn

London, February 15.-Edward E. Mylius, London agent of the Paris Liberator, today withdrew the appeal which he entered following his con- viction for sedetious libel in having circulated a report that King George, while a cadet had formed a morganatio alliance with a daughter of a British admiral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Mrs. Yoakum Passes Through

Mrs. Benjamin F. Yoakum, wife of the wealthy railroad owner, passed through Birmingham last night en route to Flor ida for few days. She occupied Frisco railroad private car No. 1o5 and 1t was attached to the limited Queen and Cres- cent train. It is probable that MT. Yoa- kum will join her in Florida during the coming few weeks, passing through Bir- mingham to that point. Mrs Yoakum was accompanied by her maid only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Cotton Operntor IlI

New York, February 15.-William P. Brown of New Orleans. well known as an operator on the cotton market, who has been confined by illness to his apartments at the Waldorf Astoria, Is much improved today. MT. Brown, it was stated had been suffering from 2 hard cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Forecast for Today

Washington, February 15.-Weather forecast:
 Alabama and Mississippi-Fair Thursday; Friday increasing cloudt- ness; probably rain by night; light winds.
 Tennessee and Kentucky-Falr Thursday; Friday increasing cloudiness with rain in west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Pope SliGhtly III

Rome, February 15.-The Pope is i'll with influenza and at the direction of his physician remained in bed today This morning his holiness had a slight excess of temperature and as a pre- cautionary measure audiences were suspended and he was persuaded to re- main in his chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE LAXATIVE PROMO Qulnine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes cause Call for full name. Look for sig nature E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at ?. m., Feb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

"Let stoddard Clean for You
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

ing tributes were paid the heroes of the southern army.
 The opposition was led by MT. Long. who said he favored MT. Greens bill. but that he did not think the amend ment should be allowed. He declared that nothing in the amendment specified as to the class of Confederate soldiers Who should receive free transportation; that many Confederate soldiers were newspd- per men, and that If the bill passed as amended there would be a number or newspaper men in the state who would come under the provisions of the law.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
COTTON HOLDS
 BRIGHT PROMISE LOCAL COMPLAINTS HEARD RECORD YIELD OVER TWO THIRDS OF THE AREA
 INDICATED.

Memphis, July 31.-The Commer- cial-AppeaPs weekly cotton report to- day says:
 Another week favorable to the cot. ton plant has put the crop seven days further toward maturity. It is two to three weeks earlier than last year and the prospect is better in every single state than at this time last year.
 Complaints are local in character and are of excessive rainfall produc- ing rank growth and damage by boil weevils. Boil weevils have done little damage, although it appears that they will shortly become a factor in Louis jana. Some rain is needed along the Atlantic seaboard, and moisture would be beneficial in western Texas, Elsewhere the moisture supply is abundant.
 The plant is very heavily fruited and has matured an unusual number of polls for the season. The crop is generally laid by and the fields are, as a whole, clean, and the cotton has attained size that will prevent any great growth of weed sand grass here after.
 Many of the reports received are brilliant, and over fully two-thrtls of the cotton area a record yield is indi- cated, if present conditions are main tained. Over the remaining third the crop is good.
 Cotton is opening rapidly in south ern Texas and a heavy movement is forecasted. Elsewhere, although the crop is rather early, abundance of moisture has retarded the opening of the bolls.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
WILL CONDUCT MEMS
 FURNISHING STORE
V. G. CRAIG AND J. H. STUBBS TO OPEN UP-TO-DATE
 ESTABLISHMENT.

Conway is to have another up-to- date mems and boys furnishing store which will open for business Septem- Der 1 in the Brown building, just north of Anderson's book store on Front street. The proprietors of the new store are Vervian c. Craig and J. H. Stubbs, the partnership being formed some weeks ago. It is the purpose of Messrs. Craig and Stubbs to carry only mems and boys furnish ing goods, and they state they will have one of the most up-to-date lines of this kind in Conway. A good part of the stock has already been bought and Mir. Craig, the manager, will com- plete his purchases for the fall line during the next few days. The new store will be equipped with handsome cabinets for clothing, hats, etc, and will be moedrn in every particular.
 Both gentlemen have had extensive experience in this line, especially Mr. Craig, who has been connected with the store of B. T. Deal for several years. He has had charge of the gents furnishing department of the Deal store and made many friends and customers by his courteous atten- tion and square dealings. Mr. Craig
 is perfectly familiar with all the lat est styles of mems furnishing goods and his experience insures his friends that the new store will only have the finest and most up-to-date merchan- disc.
 MT. Stubbs has been a merchant for a number of years, his store being located at Gardens Bottom, and his experience, too, is of wide range. The prediction is that the new firm will have most successful career.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
CENTRAL TRUSTEES
 TO MEET HERE

The executive board of Central Col lege, composed of Rev. F. F. Gibson and John Ayers of Fort Smith, Rev. J. J. Hurt, Col. G. w. Bruce and J. Frank Jones of Conway, will hold a meeting tonight at Central College and considerable business of import ance will be transacted. The recon struction work which has been going on at the college for several weeks will also be received by the board.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
SOUTH WEST SECTION
 CONTEST AT REEVES

The southwest section contest will be held at Reeves Schoolhouse August 19, instead of the 18th, as was an- nounced last week. This section in- cludes all of the schools west of the railroad and south of East Cadron. Each school may have three repre- sentatives, one Reclamation, one reel tation and one map. The map of Ten nessessee, which must be 16 inches wide between the margin line and the length in proportion.
 Teachers, if you can not have full
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31

number of representatives, bring what you can and let us have a good time We trust that all teachers who expect to take part in this contest will send the names of their contest ants to me or MT. Will A. Berry, sec retary of this section, at once so we may arrange program. Please dc not delay.
 c. c. JONES, Chairman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31

laski, and shall not repeal act 291 of the acts of the general assembly, ap- proved May 6, 1905, in so far as the same applies to the foregoing coun- ties.
 Section 6. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
 Approved March 8, 1911.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
MOOSE TO MEET.

The Loyal Order of Moose meets to- morrow night at the Woodmen hal and several new candidates are to be initiated. Members are urged to be present and plans for the club rooms will be discussed. Enough are ex- pected to join tomorrow night to bring the total to 50 and the charter will then be secured.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
IF YOU DON'T

Give us your laundry we both lose. You lose the best possible work at the least price, and We lost the money that should be spent at ,home-under- stand?
 CONWAY STEAM LAUNDRY.
 The Sanitary Laundry.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

J. M. Coons, 50, Warner, and Miss Fife Bass, 30, Conway.
 Elmer Thompson and family of AL theimer are visiting Conway relatives for few days
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

J. M. Jenkins to Louis N. Neikirk. southwest quarter southeast quarter and northeast quarter southwest quarter, 10-8-11; $500.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Tuesday, unsettled weather; showers tonight or Tues day.