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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
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 0F CONTROLLER BAY

New York, July 23-(Special )-Theo- dore Roosevelt has an article on the de- veopment of Alaska in yesterdays issue of The Outlook. He declares two fac tors to be responsible for retarding prog ress in this direction. great capitalists who wished to develop Alaska by mak- ing enormous fortunes for themselves outside of and in defiance of the law and the congressman who under pre- tense of hostility to the corporations de- elines to permit the passage of legisla ton which eanbles them to do their work honestly and to develop the coal fields with a fair profit to themselves, while doing justice to others.
 Referring specifically to the Controller bay case, Mir. Roosevelt says:
 Tn this connection l wish also to call attention to the essential fact as regards the Controller bay situation. Controller bay under actual conditions offers the only chance, or, at any rate, very much the best chance, for a free outlet from the great Boring river coal fields. It was the imperative duty of the govern ment service to keep this outlet free and not to dispose of it to any individual or individuals The government should have held this land in perpetuity, per hitting it's use by any individual or cor poration only under conditions that would subserve the general public interest. In fortunately. the interior department last October eliminated from the government reserve not only the 320 acres of the elimination which was mistakenly rec commended by the agricultural. depart- ment, but 12,So0 acres
 tWhether there was or WAS not i'm. propriety in the way in which elimina- ton resulted in the instant filing of the claims by MT. Ryan and others. does not go to the root of the matter The root of the matter is that no such elimina tion should have been made by the in- terior department The public interest de- manded that this land should be kept under public control, and that, to pre- vent monopoly its use should be per- mitted only under such conditions as the public need required Remember always that such action would not have hindered development: it would have favored de- velopment, for it would have enabled any honest corporation to come in and do it's part in developing the country without fear of being crowded out by some other corporation, which, through unwise government action, might obtain | monopolistic right.
 'It is absolutely essential to the proper development of our waterways within the United States, and 1t is essential to the proper development of the Alaska coa fieds.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
DIR. STURGEON DRAWS LESSON
 FROM THE STORY OF MOSES

was adding the Sreatesct growth to hi mental and physical powers-spiritua growth.
 And then after Moses had spent this time the Lord called for him to do hi life's work"
 pr. Sturgeon then described Moses entry into the city of the pharoah
 He followed this with the vivid de scription of how the children of Israe were lead out of bondage and to the Red Sea, where they crossed by the great miracle.
 He then Illustrated how the wicked always suffer Dr. Sturgeon told how the Israelites were worshipping tis 1 idols, and how they had violated the promises made to Moses. Then he said, after mercy and rebellion re- venge always follows. When the Lord called Moses to account for his pee 1 pie Moses wept and told him that he knew they had done wrong and that l they should be punished, but begge that the Lord would not hurt his kin dred, but to take him as the sacrifice. This was a masterful thing to do, but | liit 1pIu NVulu lpl dONCpl OL IL. I IS guilty must suffer.
 Another crisis was when the trib were begging for water. Here Moses disobeyed the Lord by giving ther1 their desire, but it was for his people 1 Think of the great agony of his soul when he knew if he did this he would never be able to enter the promise land, but Moses, noble-hearted as he was sacrificed himself to save his kin dred He was a hero.
 of course the world will say tha; Moses was a fool when he gave up tho crown to go to Gods people. They will say he was rash when he help 91 the oppressed by smiting the oppressol They will scorn him for his over-con- fidence.
 "The worldly Judgment Is that Moses life was unsuccessful, for what did he accomplish or what did he leave in money? This is what the world cor- siders a success in life, but the world is never right.
 Gods standard of judgment is al- ways correct. It is not what we ac- complish in material way, but what we do in a spiritual way. God has made Moses greater than a king, hi, name is carved in permanent letters. l Let us try to see that it is not wha we do in a material way, but in tn. spiritual way that makes us great Star your life right and keep it clean fo God will help you. You have but on, life to live-live 1t. To live means f,
 do right Keep your life clean ans
 always do good by God"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24

Dr. William Sturgeon of London England, filled the pulpit of the First Methodist church last evening with "Moses. the hero of the Desert as the theme of his address. He spoke very forcefully upon the great events in his life. his sacrifice. and after each pre- sented the moral.
 As an introduction he said that th,, world may think when it is growing in leaps and bounds that it may be able to do without the great stories of tha noble ancients. However he said that he thought they taught great lessons and therefore he would talk to the con- gregation on the greatest of the heroes Moses.
 He began with a graphic descriptions Of the conditions at the time of Moses birth. He told of how the great edit had been issued and how in his opin ion, it was recei; ed in the home of the new born child. After the birth, tn speaker followed the career of Moses to the bullrushes, his discovery by the kings laughter, and his growth to man hood.
 And then ne ONell uppi NiiS tion of Moses to do something for the common people.
 'oThis," he said, was the beginning of his great career for God had touched him with his me gic hand. How many of us would have thrown down kint dom to do a good for our own peo- ple?
 From there he traced the life oi Moses to where he had escaped from the country, after killing an oppresso :. "But Moses" he continued, had made his resolution to go with Gods peop:e and so he went to do good He made his resolution without waiting. This may be an example for you. It WIS hard to do the act. but 1t was so mucn easier to do this than to wait It ls much harder to wait than 10 work. If you ever want to do Gods work don t wait.
 While Moses was in the desert, T was preparing for God. There was no tumult, nor the cry of human afflic- tions and it was there that Moses was prepared to do his life work-alone with God. During this long while he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
PITCHED BATTLE IN
 CITY 0F JUAREz

Juarez, Mexico, July 23.-One dead. another fatally wounded, and third shot in two places is the net result Of a pitched battle in this city at o'clock this afternoon between the city police and lnsurgent forces.
 The beginning of the affray was the result of an argument between DarillO Hernandez and insurrecto soldiers and Dolores Martinez. street commissioner of Juarez, in front of Martinez's resi- dence. When Martinez requested Her nandez to desist from his argument, Hernandez opened fire upon him with nistol Martinez ran into his residence. secured a rifle and shot Hernandez through the head, killing him instantly.
 Comrades of Hernandez at once climbed to the. roof of the garrison building nearby and opened hot fire mon the Martinez residence. which was returned by a detachment of police who had arrived upon the scene. About fifty shots were fired before General Blanco. who was summoned, was able to queil the disorder. ss23G
 Martinez was shot through the ara and sustained a scalp wound in the fray and Pllo Lomel. another insurrecto soldier, was shot through the stomach and will die.
 The town is quiet tonight, but thera is much bitter feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
|DROWNS WHILE
 IN SWIMMING Marshall Jackson Was Only Son of Prominent Banker
 of Lafayette, Ga.

Fort Payne July 23.-(Speciai.)- Marshall Jackson, only son of a prom inent banker of EaFayette. Ga, was drowned today in Little river about eight miles from this place. MT. Jack :. son had gone to Little River falls today to spend a while with frienus from Lafayette and Fort Payne, camp ing at that place
 With several others he was bathing below the falls when he began to sink and was heard to call for help. One of the crowd named Hunt, Tn an effort to save him, came very near losing his own life and had to be pulled from the water by others.
 Every effort was made to save th9 life of young Jackson, but he had been in the water nearly an hour before h:, body was recovered. A special train was sent to Blanche over the Chatta- nooga Southern to carry his remains to Lafayette. Quite a number of prom . inent people from Lafayette and Fort Payne were spending a few days cama- ing at Little River falls After the sad occurrence they broke camp and left for their homes -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
RAISE SALARIES OF
 POSTAL EMPLOYES

Washington. July 23.-Postmaster Gen. eral Hitchcock today ordered promotions for postoffics clerks and city letter car- ,1ers which carry increase in salaries ap- proximating s2.OOo0oO a year. Orders also were issued for promotions in the rail- road mail service which will total $115,- cJ0 year These increases are in addi- tion to the increase for rural mall car- ricrs totalng si,oOo.ooo a year, which be- come effective July 1.
 ~whus four great groups of postal em- rIoyes have received increases in pay az zregating s6.oO00OO during the current fis- col year. Postmaster General Hitchcock says the increase will be more than off set by increased efficiency of the em- pioyes and he believes the advances are warranted by the fact that the postonice department is now practically on self sustaining basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
WEEKLY NEW YORK
 FINANCIAL REVIEW

New York, July 23.-Speculationj in the securities and commodities markets concerned itself largely last week witl the agricultural prospect. Favorable indications as to the harvests were tions and speculative sentiment became correspondingly hopeful. The influence of crop prospects was complicated to some extent by other factors which help to explain the irregular response
 The change in the cotton prospect was the most notable of the week. Re lief from drouth In the region most a. fected caused a radical readjustment of views as to the size of the crop. The violent fall In the price of cotton was aggregated by extensive speculativs commitments on the long side. The cut in the price of muslins was an ex- ample of the bearing of the crop posi- tion on the textile industry.
 The graip ncros were benefited by the rains of the week. but misgivtngs over the outcome were not dissipateC so thoroughly as in the case of cotton Reports of damage to both corn anc
 
 of the week.
 The quick varia tions in the New YorI City subway situation were an influ ence in unsettling financial sentiment and were responsible for fluctuations il the stock market when negotiation! were closing.
 Interest rates fluctuated but sligh. ly, but the freedom of banking accom- modations was effected by the heav! witndrawa of cash by the governmen in taking up payments for the Panam' bonds.
 Rates for commercial paper wer' raised without marked increase in Of ferings.
 In the matter of governmental a, tivity the market had to digest the re newed suit to disassociate the Reading coal holders from the transportation resumption of the congressional m ouffies into the United States Steel cor poration and the American Sugar Re | finirg company and the apparent snap | ing of next years political campalg' which those activities suggest. m Morocco question kept the foreign Tn fluence in the market on the side Q restraint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
CHRISTIANS ARE
 WORLDS LIGHTS
Rev. G. E. Boyd Breaches at Ensley on ''Ye Are the
 Light of the World'

Rev. G. E. Boyd preached a strong and
 church, of which he is pastor, Sunday
 night He took his text from Matthew,
 fifth chapter and fourteenth verse, which reads: "Ye are the light of the world, -
 and Matthew, sixth chapter and twenty
 third verse, which reads: "If therefore,
 the light that iS in thee be darkness, how
 great is that darkness?"
 | Rev. Boyd said in part: "The Sermon
 on the Mount is divided into three di- | visions. In the first division Jesus tells us who are favored, or who are blessed. This is to be found In the first 12 verses.
 exhorts us to do our duty. This is the second part. The third part contains his
 promise of a reward for duty. This promise is found in the last nine verses. | "In the second division you have our text. It reads. 'Ye are the light of the world Now there is something remark able about this statement Light is one of the clements of nature which cannot be defined. That subtle, evasive and lum- inous phenomenon which we call light Is used here by the Master to Illustrate the Christian and his power in this world The sun is said to be the mightiest power | in the universe. It Is said that the sun controls all of the universe of God. It ,s the power that forces all light out of the ground and that which sustains all animal life. It controls the falling rain' the rippling streams, the flowing rivers and the mighty ocean. To this greas force the Christian has been compared He said. 'Ye are the light of the world. There are some practical lessons which we might learn from the light. Let Us note some of them. In the first place an agent is necessary to produce light. A lamp must be lighted. It cannot light itself. The lights in the room are due partly to an agent, the man who switched on the power. The bright orb which lights up the day and floods up this old
 world with glory did not light himself | And so it is with the Christian. He must
 have this light given him by some other
 power than himself. Jesus Christ gives ui
 this light. And as we receive the light
 from Him we thus become the light oi
 the world.
 Another point is-it must be set. Mer do not light a candle and put 1t under { bushel, but on candle stick. When mar gives himself to Christ he ought [.
 go into the church. He ought to pu himself where he can be seen. The mar who belongs to a church but continual. stays away is keeping his light hidden.
 "The light must also be trimmed. I'm flights in the building, would not shine g, brightly were it not for the fact that the. have recently been trimmed. When neg
 lected they grow dim and are finally ob
 scure As there are things which obscur flights so 1t is in the Christians life.
 ono. saw . man enter a saloon. I was
 boy at the time but from that time on h Ihad no more influence over me. His High was obscure because of that one act. Le me give you good rule. Watch
 ministers of your town. as well as
 you consider to be tho best old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 23.-G D. m.j-The barometric pressure is low in 1hs central valleys and in the lake section. The cen ter of the disturbance is located near Green Bay. Wis, where the barometer read g 10 inches. This Is decidedly low pressure, and with a high gradient brisk
 winds prevail in the Lake Michigan and Lake Huron regions. This disturbance has also brought about rainy weather from Manitoba and the upper lakes
 throughout the Mississippi valley to the northern edge of the west Gulf states and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24

nearly to the Gulf of Mexico on the east ern side of the Mississippi river A heavy rainfall, 2.64 inches, was reported from Duluth, and moderate amounts, 0.SS inch 0. .94 inch and 0 30 inch respectively at St Paul, Huron and Chicago.
 Moderate temperatures prevail except ir the southwest, including north central Texas, where, at Abilene, the mercury reached 1O6 degrees today.
 Summary of observations at United States weather bureau stations, July 23 1911:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
SAYS WIFE BOUGHT
 LIQUOR WITH SHOES

Buffalo, N, Y July 23.-(Special J. Arrested on charge of not suppor his wife and two children, Henr, Strauch pleaded guilty that his wife stole his shoes fast as he coulo buy them and bought liquor with tho proceeds He was compelled to Stay away from work because he could not go barefoot. Consequently he lost job after job. All the same. the city judge ordered him to pay $s a week for sup- port of his children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Striking Sailors, Defeated

Antwerp, July 23.-The Red Star Steam ship company apparently has won its fight against the strikers. One hundred and twenty lockers have broken away from the union and returned to their work with the company. President Schonkeren of the Antwerp Seamen' 8 union was arrested last night for the part he has taken in the agitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Athletic Club Entered

The Birmingham Athletic club was broken into some time during Satur day night and two suits of clothes stolen Two suitcases were also rs- moved. The burglar made his entrance into the building by prying off one of the screens on an alley window. So far as is known nothing in the club rooms was stolen, the clothing being taken from the pressing establislfme in the basement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 23.-Forecast for Ala Hama and Mississipp: Local showers Monday, clear north portions; Tuesday unsettled and cooler; probably showers probably becoming north.
 Tennessee: Fair and cooler Monday; probably preceded by showers in extreme east portions; Tuesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Sunday Game Raided

Officers McGlll. Garner, Propst an Hood found a game yesterday after noon and pulled off a successful rai1 As a result six men will face Judge Black this morning on a charge of Sun day gaming. It is so unusual for white men to be at the city jail for gaming that the raid attracted some little a. tention. The sheriff's forces were also busy yesterday and number of game sters were corralled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Smoker on Rampage

J. W. McKelvey, 617 Tuscaloosa ave- nue reported to the police yesterday that his grocery store had been broken into and the following goods stolen: Sixty cans of snuff. 45 pounds of chew ing tobacco, pounds of smoking to bacco, and 300 cigars.
 The store of Lee Bros, 2317 Second avenue, was broken into some time dur ing Saturday night and twenty boxes of Childs cigars stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Ritual Was Stolen

Mrs s. c. Parker, 22S0 Fifth avenue. north, reported to the police yesterds y that her room had been entered by burglars and a purse containing $10. two passes, and aritual of the Eastern Star, had been stolen. Detectives are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Thief Was Hungry

The grocery store of Fl. c. Hill, To- cated at Fifteenth street and Fourt q avenue, was broken into some time dur ing Saturday night and the following goods stolen: Nine hams. four pieces of bacon, thirty pounds of lard. one sack of meal, twenty packages of smoking tobacco, and one lot of canned goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Two Cadets Missing

Bergen, Norway July 23.-Two of the cadets of the American practice squad ron which is now here. have been hiss ing since Thursday, when they set out with an excursion party. They were last seen at a tourist hotel at Haugastoel and it is feared they arc lost in the noun. tains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
WhortOn Missing

The police have been asked to loca Q C. W. Whorton, who is missing from home. Mr. Whorton is described as 20 years old, feet 10 inches high, an1 would weigh 140 pounds. He has dark hair and eyes and wore blue suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Stimson Leaves Panama

Colon, Panama, July s3.-Henry l.. Stim- son. the American Secretary of War. who has been in Panama for the past week. en barked today on the cruiser North Car olina. He will proceed to Porto Rico and Cuba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
Bull Pup Brings $2OO0

Corning, N. Y, July 2s.-tspecial)-Dr. - s in of Onedia has sold his
 pup Bud for 5000. This is erl sum ever paid for 2 dog tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24
"Pr1ntup H0tel
 6od0den, Ala, Centrally Located Sample R00ma
CAN FIT YOUR NOSE
UUTAW. ALA

With eyeglasses which will stay on. Jas H. Finder is an expert frame ad- 1uster and carries a large stock, cov- ering all imaginable styles of eye- class guards. S06 N. Nineteenth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24

Observations p. ssvenfynsn msridan ., fsoBARs continuous nes pass through points or
 tssr psraure; they ffeesins W and l
 NsrMeoLs indicate state of ~eather . elear;' O party cloudy: cloudy; @mn' @jmovs o rsDo' missing Arrows y with the First figure ma1igum tempsrsture tor past E hours. second ehour rainfall if 1t equals 0 ns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-24

Yesterday afternoon Claude Steel was placed in the city bastile under warrant sworn out in the sheriffs office by w. Fl. Crawford, charging defamation of char aeter. He will be removed to the county jail tomorrow unless he is released on bond.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

families. We extend congratula-
tons.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Mailer Of Mena
attended the song service at Free
dom Sunday afternoon.
tRev. c. e. TOlliver left Friday for
Muse, Ok, where he goes to I'll
his regular appointment as pastor
of the Missionary Baptist church.
Or. r.. I. Connally and family and
G. h. Connally, who have been quite
sick with fever for several weeks,
are slowly recovering.
The new school house in district
Ga has just been completed. This
is one Of the best school buildings
in the county. The following named
citizens took an active part in the
building OF the same. w. A. Handy
j. NJ. Day. I. Saurbaugh. J. n. Tur-
ner, J. w. Brock, @. G. Tolliyer, w.
NJ. Chamblin, j. p. and lsom Cornell
son and Mr.. Roberts. The name has
been changed from Liberty to Free
dom, as there is another Liberty
east of Mena.
Il. G. and II. r. Turner and T..
Rowe have bought the entire stock
of merchandise Of S. w. Oliver &
Son of this place. The new owners
plan TO enalrge the stock and do a
general business. j. n. Oliver, the
former manager. proved himself to
be an honorable business man Of no
mean ability. We regret to lose
him. and wish him success wherever
he may 90.
Luke.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-23

this vicinity. Their many friends
wish them JOY and success, now ana
forever.
John Pride made a business trip
to Mena Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes and son
Jewel made a business trip to Mena
TUESDAY.
Two horses have strayed away
from Bill Doss recently. One IS a
black mare with a large bell on.
She is two years old. Also one little
bay mare with a small bell. She is
three years old. They have been
gone week. Please notify the
owner if you see them.
Grandpa and Grandma Peters OF
Mountain Fork visited their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Zella Sims, Sunday.
Sheddie Woosley spent Saturday
night with his cousins, Holbert and
Hurbert Turner of near Mena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moseley and daugh-
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Hill of Mena
were here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud White OF near
Mena visited here Sunday.
Miss Matte WOosley spent Sat
urday night at the home of her
cousin, Mrs. Cora White. of near
Mena.
Broken Heart.