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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

Americus tent. No. 8, K. O. T. M., last evening elected officers as fol- lows: Commander, James Teskey: lieutenant commander. Thomas Bow en: R. R., c. H. Chaffee; chaplain E.. Mahoney: sergeant, Harry Graham; master-at-arms, NJ. Sullivan; first RI of G., John Finnell: second M. of G., James Watt: sentinel. H. Foster; pie ket, J. Marshall. The officers will be installed at the first meeting in Jan- uary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
BODY UNIDENTIFIED.

The body of the unknown man found dead in Hamilton street, early Sun day morning, is at Rourke & Rourke's morgue. The man was a Hungarian and several persons of the same na- tionaIity have identified him as a man they knew by sight but not by name He worked around the water front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

New York-A convicted burglar barred from good job because of his reputation, is buying neckties and gloves by wholesale and selling them to "tasy marks" as 'rloot.'' He's making money honestly, too, he says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

Mayor Wilson will be guest of honor at a reception of Pequonnock lodge, I. o. O. F., at Odd Fellows Hall, in Broad street this evening. Other honored guests will be Grand Patriarch Frank NJ. Canfield and Grand Marshall Henry. c. Stevenson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

Boston-After two weeks of near ze- TO weather it was so warm here, Sun day, that canOeists were out in force on the Charles river, yesterday after noon and evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Lieut. N. w. Bishop camp, No. 8, U. s. w. ". last evening. elected the following officers: Commander. Adolph Starr; senior vice commander, Amos S. Reynolds; junior vice commander, Anthony W. Gieger; officer of the day. Joseph J. Boyne; officer of the guard, Michael Zemany; trustee for three years, Fred J. Breckbrill; dele gate to department convention, Rein- hold Person; alternate. Frank Re- genery After the election the com mander-elect made the following ap- pointments: Adjutant. Charles Andres; quartermaster, William Lounsbury chaplain, Cassius E. Deitz; surgeon. Dr. J. w. Wright. The installation of officers will be held on January Eth and Major Charles H. Bonesteel auxiliary, No. 3, U. $. W. ", were in vited to hold a joint installation on that tseyeniug
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12

New York-Samuel Best, 78, a retired fire department captain, saw a fire across the street from his home and dropped dead from the excitement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
AMERICUS TENT

be held on the second Monday in Jam uary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-12
LADIES, AUXILIARY. A. o. H.


 Officers were elected last evening Division No. 50. Ladies Auxiliary of A. O. H.: President, Mrs. Patrick Whaley; vice president, Ellen Clark; recording secretary, Jeanette Ray; financial secretary, Bessie Muldoon; i; mistress at arms. Elsie Ray; sentinel, Evelyn Jeff; pianist, Susie Whaley Seven candidates were obligated. Among the visitors were County Pres dent Mrs. Mary A. Malloy. The in- ,tallation will take place January 8th.
 MORRIS COURT
 Morris Court, No. 4, Order of Anna ranth elected officers last evening: Royal Matron, Mrs. George Priest; patron. DorIand Snow: associate pa Iron, Mrs Braidwood; treasurer Mrs. Kate l.. tSegars: secretary, Miss Eva Barnes; conductress, Mrs. Gus Her thai; associate conductress, Mrs. San ford. The degree was exemplified on two candidates and a social hour fol- lowed. 1nstallation of officers will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ACCIDENT WILL
 BE INVESTIGATED

Washington, January 19.-The acci- dent on the United States battleship Delaware yesterday which killed eight men and seriously injured one will be investigated by a board which Secre- tary of the Navy Meyer appointed to- day. The personnel of the board is as follows: Capt. Nathaniel R. Usher, commander of the battleship Michigan; Capt. Charles c. Rogers of the Norfolk navy yard; Commander Kenneth Alpine of New York, inspector at the plant of the Newport News shipbuilding yards and Lieut.. Commander Stanford E.. Moses of the Norfolk navy yard.
 The board will supplement the work of the board of investigation which was appointed by Captain Cove of the Dela- ware immediately efter the accident.
 It Is known at the navy departme 1t only that the accident was caused by the blowing out of three backheaders of a boiler. The hackheaders consti- ute the juncture of the tubes with the boiler and such an accident as occurred on the Delaware is very unusual in the navy. In fact many officers ex- press the belief that 1t Is the first one on record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
MEXICAN REBELS
 CAPTURE TOWN

EI Paso. Tex, January 19.-Sahuriapa Sonora has been captured by the rebels. Alfredo Encinas the pefe poitico of the district, is confined in the state prison in Hermozilo for having surrendered without resistance, and troops have been sent from Hermozilo to attempt to re- take the town.
 Part of the force of Col Severiano Tal- amantes, late of the Mexican regular army, who is now leading the insurrectos in Sonora, captured the town.
 A battle was fought Monday in Mexico, opposite Bonquillas Tex, which is on the border south of Maria. One rebel was killed and several were wounded.
 Ranchers on the Texas side report that the revolutionists come to the Texas side at will and are robbing and stealing from Texans. Charles Dean was robbed of practically everything on his place.
 A report in circulation in the Foreign club and elsewhere in Chihuahua Is that Alberto Terrazas, the governor of the state, will retire in a few days, and that Col Samuel Cuellar of the staff of Pres ident Diaz will take charge as military governor, pending the restoration of peace.
 The Fl Paso and Northwestern train from Madeira to Chihuahua, which has been tied up several days west of Chihua- hua by the destruction of bridges by rebels was still marooned today. Sev- eral bridges have been burned and Gen. eral Navarro again is isolated frop Chi huahua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
FRANK MULLINS
 IS EASY WINNER

Juarez. January 19.-Frank Mullens, ouoted at 9 to 2, in the betting, easiiy won the Monterey selling stakes at fur- longs at Terrazas park today. He beat inc barrier by two lengths and the advantage gave hi mthe race Foiie Levy, the ' to 10 favorite. was second. Three favorites won.
 First race, furlongs-Charles Goetz, even. won; Albert Jones, even, second; Jack Wainwright, 50 to l. third. Ilme' .M 3-5. Jack Lamar, Louder. Charley Brown, Tropical and Martin Casey also ran. Texture fell
 Second race, furlongs-Creston. to 10, won; Silk, 12 to 1, second Doc Al lon. 19 to l, third. Time. 1:13. Pid Hart, Antigo and Ned Carmack ran.
 Third race, 5 furlongs-Veno Won, 12 to l. won; Canapa. Ii to 10, second, Mar sand, to g. third Time, :O9 2-5. Ilwala, Miss Ella. Belle Marchmont, Lady Stal- wart Alta Bay Chemulpo and to-Ed ran.
 Fourth race, furlongs-Frank Null lens, g to 2, won; Wolfe Levy. to 10. second; Napa Nick, F to 1, third. Time, 1:11 S-5 Flying Wolf and Butterball ran.
 Fifth race. 6 furlongs-Ben Lasca, to 1, won; Fritz Emmet, even, second; Beach Sand, 10 to 1, third. Time,i 1 1t. Getty, Planter and Ed Withers ran.
 Sixth race, 6 furlongs-Execute, to 5, won; Beau Man, to l, second; Clint Tucker, 3 to 1. third. Time. 1:12 2-5. Rio Pecos. Delcruzador and Virginia Casse ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
HORNET WATCHED
 BY GOVERNMENT

Washington, January 19.-Until the Att torney General completes the investiga- ton which he is conducting into the ques- ton as to whether the Hornet, the navy or General Bonilla's revouton- ary forces In Honduras violated the neu- trality of the United States, the vessel will not be permitted by this government to commit any definite hostile acts such as the bombardment of port This was learned at the state department today. Every mA ement of tine Hornet is being watched by the United States gunboats Marietta and Tacoma, now in Honduran waters. The Tacoma arrived at Truxillo yesterday when the Marietta left that port for Porto Cortez.
 If the department of justice upon the conclusion of the inquiry which is now being made decides that the United States has a prima facie case against the Hor- net indicating that she used the Ameri- can flag and the port of New Orleans in violation of neutrality, 1t is probable that she will be seized by one of the American gunboats and brought to port of the United States for trial. The Attorney General is studying the case from the standpoint of international law precedent. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Mrs. Maggie smith Dies

Prattville January 19.-(Special)- Mrs. Maggie Smith, wife of T. W. Smith, retiring clerk of the circuit court of this county, died at their home on Chestnut street at o'clock this morning, after lingering illness of several months. The deceased was native of Autauga county, having been born here 70 years ago. She was the daughter of Martin R. Burt and Della Burt one of the prominent families of this county.
 Forty eight years ago she was mar ried to T. w. Smith, also of prominent family of this county. and to this union there have been born six children, Mrs. G. B. Morgan of Montgomery, Mrs. L. L. Chapman, D. N. smith, Jr., William Ross Smith, Miss Jettie P. Smith and Archie s. Smith, all of this city. Out of a large family of the father and mother of Mrs smith only two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Cloud and Mrs. William N. Smith, both of this place, are now living.
 The funeral will be at the home of the deceased Friday afternoon at .2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wyatt Hunter Brown, rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Mobile. and the interment will be immediately after at Oak Hill cemetery of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
UNDERWOOD NAMED FOR WAYS AND MEANS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

Brantley of Georgia, Shackleford of Mis- souri, James of Kentucky, Kitchin of North Carolina, Hull of Tennessee, Dixon Of Indiana, Reney of Illinois; Hammond of Indiana, Hughes of New Jersey and A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania.
 The Harrison motion to strike Akin of New York from the democratic roll was adopted. MT, Akin was elected on an independent ticket and had the indorse- ment of the democrats.
 MT. Foster of Illinois introduced a reso- lutlon providing for the election of the standing committees of the House by the House committee. He proposed that democratic members of the ways and means committee chosens sat this caucus be authorized to nominate the majority of members of these standing committees of the next House to the adjourned eau GUS. Under his resolution democrats on the ways and means committee would be ineligible to serve on any other commit tee. MT. Fitzgerald of New York then made his expected move by offering a sub-resolution empowering Champ Clark as Speaker to designate the democratic members of a tentative committee on ways and means, his resolution paying tribute to MT. Clark as one in whom the members had unbounded confidence.
 MT. Clark opposed the Fitzgerald reso-
 
 lution
 We have been placed in power largely with the help of the independent press and the independnt votes,'' said Mr. Clark. ''and if we are 10 remain in power we must keep these forces with us. The only way that can be accomplished is to determine now that the House com mittees of the next Congress shall be elected by the House."
 In substitute for 10th the Fitzgerald and the Foster resolutions. Mir. Cox of Indiana offered resolution providing for nominating committee to recommend names to the democratic caucus for ap- pointment to the committees, this nomi- mating committee to be composed of one member from each democratic state dele gation and none of them to be chairman of other committees, the nominations to be subject to change by majority vote of the <pfucus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
HOW THIN FOLKS
 'sgs GAN GET FLESHY
New Accidental Discovery Gives Start ling Results-Puts Flesh on Thin People and Rounds Out Imperfect
 Figures
Simple Prescription Given

For wOmen-and men, too, for that mat ter-who can never appear stylish with anything they wear, because of abnormal thinness and angularity. this remarkable prescription is destined to solve the prob lem, As a beauty maker for the figure 1t is simply wonderful while 1t adds brightness to the eyes and color to the cheeks and lips. It requires no partic- ular dieting, but acts as an aid to nature by it's peculiar action on the nerves and blood supply The blood and nerves dis tribute over the body all the nourish- ment or flesh building elements obtained from the food. The trouble with thin people has always been that they do not absorb or retain enough of the fleshy matter to make them gain in weight even to a normal extent: but this new dis covery of blending certain harmless drugs is a revelation to science. and hundreds have gained from 10 to 40 pounds in few weeks. There is no danger of becom- ing too fat When you get the right weight then stop using. greatly improved in anyone from the age of IS to CO., Women soon get plump, with we'll rounded arms and full bust, and men become straight, strong-looking and healthy.
 Tn a half pint bottle get three ounces of essence of pepsin and three ounces syrup of rhubarb. Then add one. ounce compound essence cardiol, shake and let standsetwos hours. Then add one ounce tincture cadomene compound (not carda- Ynom) Take teaspoonful before and after mesls and weigh before heginhmg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ALDRICH PLAN
 IS INDORSED

Washington, January 19.-General in- dorsement of the principal features of the Aidrch plan of financial revision and high praise for submitting to the public mind a basis for criticism of monetary reform were conspicuous in the numer- ous addresses today of the Business Mems Monetary conference, held under the auspices of the convention of the National Board of Trade.
 Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. speaking at tho banquet of the confer ence tonight, declared that there is not a man, woman or child in the whole na- ton, rich or poor, who is not involved in the question of whether or not we shall have a proper and adequate and safe monetary system.
 He outlined the defects in the present monetary system and referred to the All drich plan, characterizing 1t and the final report of the commission yet to como as worthy of a friendly and cordial con- sideration of whatever they may either tentatively or finally propose"
 I've do not know," said Secretary Mac Veagh. what the final report Of that commission will be, though its general features are probably foretold in the very elaborate and interesting suggestions made public yesterday by the commission's s distinguished chairman whose absence from his place on this occasion because of i'll health causes us all the keenest re- gret He has brought the great subject out of it's vagueness and from it's waiting condition into concrete form and to the threshold of action
 Secretary MacVeagh deplored the various acknowledged faults of the present none tary conditions but said the country was not In a condition of inability to await reform.
 But why should we wa.t?" he asked. "Why should we, for instance, hold on to panics? Why should we cultivate or breed panics? Why shouldn't we revolt at their barbarities, their cruelties and their havocs?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
FLIGHT TO HAVANA
 IS SET, FOR JANUARY 26

Washington. January 19.-The course of the aeroplane flight next week from Key West to Havana. which will be attempted by Aviator McCurdy in con lection with the Havana aviation meet, will be patrolled by flotilla of tor perdo boat destroyers of the United States navy for the guidance and pro- lection of the airman in his journey through space. Secretary of the Navy Meyer has sent telegram to Lieuten- ant Stirling, commanding the destroyer Paulding. authorizing him to use at his discretion the four destroyers of the Eighth hotilla, now at Key West, in cooperating with the officials of the aviation meet in safeguarding the fiji nt.
 Besides the Spaulding the ,fotilla consists of destroyers Roe, Drayton and Terry. Lieutenant Stirling Is au thorized to take the destroyers to Ha- vana in connection with the patrcl.
 The flight will be attempted on Jan uary 26 The distance from Key West to Havana Is between 80 and 90 miles as the crow flies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
SELMA CREDIT MEN
 MAY ORGANIZE

Selma. January 19.-(Special.)- l.)-Pres- ident w. E. Pitts of the Montgomery Credit association, accompanied by Ben Kennedy, T. J. Frank and F. G. Las- eter also smembers of the same organ ization. held conference here this aft ernoon with large number of busi- ness men in reference to the orga niza- ton here of similar associa tion. The conference was held in the rooms Of the chamber of commerce and was at tended by number of representatives of different business concerns.
 The Montgomery delegation was met upon their arrival here by committee from the chamber of commerce and taken over the city. At the conference this afternoon plans were formulated for the formation of a credit associa- tion here and this may ultimately re- suit in the formation of a state as- sociation with the principal cities of the state as members of the organiza- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
pr. Shrewsbury Bailey Dies

Demopolls, January 1s.-(special) )-Dr Shrewsbury Bailey, we'll known through out West Alabama and pioneer cltizen of Demopolls, died at his home this morning following a stroke of paralysis Wednesday night. The funeral Will pc held Friday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church, and Will pc conducted by Rev. Horace Weeks Jones, rector of the church. Burial will be at Glover cemetery and services at the grave will be in charge of the Knights of Pythias.
 pr. Bailey was about 60 years old and had been a resident of Demopolis since his young boyhood. He had been en- gaged in the drug business the greater nortion of this time and was well known in this section. Dr. Bailey married Miss Georgia Clark, who survives him. as well as three sons, Edward, Julian and Nor horne Bailey. He also is survived by sister, Miss Corrie Bailey of Demopolis and by two brothers, R. A. Bailey of Demopolis and A. c. Bailey of Meridian, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
News of Evergreen

Evergreen. January 19.-tSpecial.) )- Dr. II. J. Savage has moved from Tenala to Evergreen and will make this his future home Dr. Savage was raised here and has many friends in this section. He is a son of MT. ans Mrs. L. w. Savage.
 Miss Wiltsie Robson is visiting Mrs. Massey at Turnbull.
 Steps will soon be taken to organize an immigration bureau in this county There is no part of Alabama that ap- peals so strongly in healthfulness as Evergreen. Statistics were taken and compared with other places few years ago, and the ceath rate was lower per 1000 here than in any other place in the world Lands, too, are cheap and most admirably adapted to grazing and farming. As a grape producing country California does not surpass Conecuh county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
 NeNxs of Stevenson

Stevenson, January 19.-(Special)- Mrs. Charles D. MeGuffy was hostess of the Book club Thursday afternoon. In addition to the discussion of books conundrum contest was given, in which Mrs. C. E. Timberlake won the first prize. Refreshments were served to- ward the close of the meeting. Mrs C.. L. Austin was the special guest of the hostess
 School opened at the W. and E. Aus tin college building Monday last with fine attendance. The corps of teach CTS are: Prof. W. A. Copeland of Bir- mingham, Rev. Rosmer Price of Van derbilt and Miss Evelyn Mussetter.
 pr. and Mrs. George L. Austin have returned from their wedding journey and are at home to their friends here.
 Mrs A. B. Jacoway is the guest of her sister, Mrs. o. c. Finnegan, in Mem phis.
 Mrs. Bum Hackworth has returned from a visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. S Skelton, at ScottsVoro. Ala
 Miss Elizabeth Hopkins is the guest of Mrs. W. E. Carter at South Pitts burg, Tenn.
 Miss Evelyn Mussetter has returned from fortnight's stay with her sister, Mrs Edward Butler at New Hope.
 Miss Lucille Howe is the guest of Mrs. Hugh I.atimer at Nashville, Tenn.
 Miss Claire Schultz is the guest of relatives in Birmingham.
 Miss Annie Russell is spending week with MT. and Mrs. William B. Stewart in Dunlap, Tenn.
 Miss linda Mason Is visiting friends in Estill Springs, Tenn.
 Mrs. J. F. Carter of Birmingham is the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. John A. Cargile.
 Mrs. W. A. McMahan has returned from brief trip to Chattanooga, Tenn.
 Mrs. John Coffey was recent visitor at Scottsboro.
 Mrs. Joseph Huddleston of Chatta- nooga Tenn, who has been the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. L. G. Wilson, has returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
OPEN NIGHT AT COURT
 OF KING ARTHUR

"Opon Night" at the Court of King Arthur is the news which has been her. aided by the knights of King Arthur among the boys of Birmingham. The lodge. which meets in the basement of the First Methodist church, will hold open session tonight, to which all the young men of the city are invited.
 Dr. w. T. Berry will be the guest of honor, and among other numbers on the programme will be an address by Dr. Berry on a subject which will interest every boy. The meeting begins promptly at 8 O clock tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

buttons, especially in morning, After eat ing or drinking moderately his stomach would bloat; he beiched up sour nasty stuff; has taken over a barrel of medi- cine but he said: "One bottle of Quaker Extract has done me more good than all the medicine I ever took in my life and it's worth Its weight in gold And feel good; l eat, sleep and my bowels act flne.'
 MT. T. T. Gore. who resides at Pow derly, Greater Birmingham, reports he has been troubled for years with his Kid neys-would have to get up often at night. very nervous, could not sleep, appetite poor. had a tired, languid feeling. After reading and hearing about the cures the Health Teacher was making with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

Many of them will tell you that they are the best medicines in the world; that the Quaker Extract and oil of Balm are worth their weight in gold as a cure for rheumatism catarrh and different forms of stomach trouble. Listen to the re- ports of people who are permanently cured or greatly benefited after few days treatment.
 MT. George Hutster, who resides at 1706 First avenue, reports that he has suf- fered for years with catarrh of head and stomach, badly constipated; would never have action of bowels without talk ing pills, pellets, salts or some kind of purgative. He would have hawking. spit ting, rising chunks of mucuous like hard