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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
NO LEGISLATION ON
SENATOR'S DIRECT ELECTION

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-Thcre
will be no legislation at this session
OF congress providing for direct
election Of senators. according TO
Representative Rucker tdem.. MOI,
author OF the house measure and
senior member OF the house con
ference committee, which II dead
locked with the senatorial commit.
tee on the measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
ATWOOD STARTS ON AIR FLIGHT
FROM ST, LOUIS TO new YORK

about II O'Clock and VIII ny 10
reach Chicago tonight
The course. beginning tomorrow.
Leads from Chicago across northern
Indiana, through Elkhart 10 Toie-
do, Cleveland. Buffalo. Rochester
Syracuse and Albany.
Leo Stevens. Atwood's manager.
said this morning that Boston
probably would be the aviator .
ultimate destination.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

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Brown and Mixed Colors,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
COLUMBUS GETS
 NEXT TRAP SHOOT
The Premier Event in Trap Shooting World Comes
 Off in May

Columbus, Ga, December 16.-(Special) The Columbus board of trade and the Co lumbus Gun club have been officially ad vised by tie Interstate Association for the Encolragement of Trap Shooting that the seventh southern handicap tourna- ment has been awarded to Columbus and this premier event in the trap shooting world will be held in Columbus in May next, the exact dates to be later an- nouneed.
 Columbus held the southern handicap in 1910 and it was the most successful both in point of attendance and in records broken, that has ever been held and it is confidently expected that the 1912 handi- cap will break all records of trap shoot ing events, with the exception, of course, of the grand American handicap.
 The 1910 meet in Columbus was attend ed by practically all of the best shots of the country. both amateur and profession al and he ma agnitude of the event may best be judged by the fact that nearly So GOO shots were fired during the tourna- ment, which lasted four days. Amateurs from all over the country were in at tendance, among others being John Philip Sousa. the eminent bandmasteT and com poser.
 Of particular interest Is the competition for the columbus, Ga, cup,' which wss donated by the Columbus board of trade and the citizens of Columbus and which is valued at $500. This cup is to become the absolute property of the person win ming it three times. In 1910 it was won by Chauneey M. Powers of Decatur, H., and this year it was won by J. R. Gres- ham of Long Lake. III.
 With the experience gained by the local gun club ill 1910, there is little doubt that the coming event will attain perfection in arrangements for great meet.
 Birmingham is expected to furnish good squad of first class marksmen in an endeavor so pull down the cup and par ticipate in the added moneys and sweep stakes that are a part of the extensive programme. only amateurs are permit ted to contest for the cup and added moneys, the professionals shooting only for tarret records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
SENTIMENT DIVIDED
 IN THE SMITH CASE

Meridian, Miss, December 16.-(Special) The circulation of the petitions by Miss Estelle Smith, looking toward securing pardon for her father, Charles R. Smith, who is serving a life sentence in the penitentiary of this state on a mur- der charge. and the circulation of counter petitions by the Mississippi Travellers as- sociation, has been the subject for much comment throughout this and other states.
 At the first sentiment was strongly in favor of Miss Smith and her cause, but later the public sentiment seemed to lean to the travellers, but it has developed that the young lady who now seeks from a heart full of love for her parent to free him from the bars and to restore the family name, has aroused the sym pathy- of the public. The fact that nearly 2000 big, brawny, care-free, happy-go- lucky travelling men with never thought of the serious side of life, have taken up the fight against a defenseess girl, has enlisted many in her behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
MERIDIAN TO RAISE
 FORFEIT MONEY

Meridian. Miss, Dseember 16.-(special) In response to a call of President Ar thur Lewis of the Cotton States league, for forfeits for the clubs of the circuit, the Meridian Athletic association will hold a meeting next week for the pur- pose of raising the forfeit money of $500 So far none of the clubs have deposited their forfeit money with the president
 The best season in the history of the Cotton States league is confidently ex- pected next year. R. E. Kennedy has been signed to manage the local team The past history of this man in the base ball world gives reason to believe that Meridian has been fortunate in securing his services. Kennedy makes his home in this city, living with his brother-in- law here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
C. ENRICH
 DIES AT JACKSON

Jackson, Miss, December 16.-(Special.N George C. Eyrich one of the most prom inent business men in Jackson for the past 40 years, died Friday, aged Y. He was born in Germany and came to Amer ica when q young man. At the begin ming of the war he enlisted in the Con federate army and made as good a sol dier as ever shouldered a musket. After the war he came to Jackson, where he has lived the life of an exemplary cit izen and built up fine business. He was buried from St Andrews church this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
PAROLE CONVICT TO
 ST. LOUIS EDITOR

Jefferson City, Mo, December 16.-A- bert Ferguson, convict poet and magazine writer. who will leave the penitentiary on parole, owes his liberty to some extent to the fact that while in prison he con- ducted}a a school for illiterate prisoners. More than one convict who entered the prison unable to either read or write left it with a fair education because of Fer gusone This gained Ferguson the aid of the penitentiary officials. It is said Fergu- son is a man of an excellent Kentucky family.s He gave his age as 24 years when he entered the penitentiary in 1906, then under a 10 years sentence for robbery. He was sentenced from Kansas City. Fer guson from his cell kept up correspond ence with several persons and wrote much verse He is paroled to William Marion Reedy a St. Louis editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

At the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, the pastor, Rev. J. D. Steel D. D., will preach at Il o'clock in the morning ana at 7:45 o'clock in the afternoon. "One Moral Condition and the Remedy" will be tho subject of the morning sermon. There will be young peoples service at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

Rev. R. K Brown of Nashville, Will fiji the pulpit today at the First Meth odist church. He is a brother to Dr. liar dee Brown, a former pastor of this church and whose death. while pastor, caused such great sorrow 10 the congregation. pr. Brown has been one of the leaders of Tennessee Methodism and his many friends here in Birmingham will be glad of this opportunity to hear him preach At the afternoon service the pastor, Rev l.. C. Branscomb wills preach. Ills sub feet will be An Invitation With Rea- son" At 3 o'clock in the afternoon R' C. Barton will address an audience Of men on, "The Men and Religion Forward Movement" The Epworth League Will meer at 6:45 o'clock in the afternoon.
 "sha1 We Know Each Other in Heav- en?" will be the subject of the morning service at the Fountain Heights Betho- dist church today. The subject of inc afternoon service will be Capital With Unfair Dividends" The pastor, 5. T. Slaton, will preach at both services. J. T A5ernathy. chairman of the board Of stewards, will announce the commit tees of the board at the Il o'clock hour Sunday school will begin at 9:30 o'clock in the morning, (. s. Bissel, superintend- 
 ent.
 At the morning service at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, Highland avenue and Twenty first street, the pas tor, J. T. Plunket, will preach on the tcpic. Manhood and Citizenship" At the afternoon service his subject will be Love I Much, Pm Much Forgiven The Sunday school and Bible classes will meet in the morning at 9:30 o'clock. There will be young peoples prayer service at 7:5O o'clock in the afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon at 7.30 o'clock there will be a prayer and praise service. Special prep -~stions have been made by the choir for f unday services
 the German Lutheran Zion church fea TOW Sunday school will begin at 9:30 o'ai k in the morning. The pastor, Rev
 outer, will preach in the morning in
 an and in the afternoon in English
 Rev. David G. Downey, D. D.,
 secretary of the board of Sunday d of Chicago, will preach at the 5Hi on, Methodist Episcopal church to- day t II o'clock. pr. Downey is one ot tfe greatest teachers in Methodlsm and will be a treat to hear him. The IurIpl league gill meet under the leader aF Mrs. Peck and Miss Iva Veltman
 o'clock in the afternoon. At this
 arrangements will be made for
 ldren's part in the Christmas ser
 The Epworth league will meet at
 clock in the afternoon.
 W. G. Woodbridge D. D., pastor of the Avondae Presbyterian church, will Use for the subject of his morning sermon today, "'Fhe Presbyterian Doctrine of Predestination," and in the afternoon 'Christian's Citizenship; or the Chris tian's Duty in the State" Sunday school vii. begin at 945 o'clock in the morning. At the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, the pastor. Rev. J. D. Steel, D. D., will preach at Il o'clock in the morning ana at 745 o'clock in the afternoon. "One Moral Condition and the Remedy will be the subject of the morning sermon. There will be young peoples service at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Bids Reflected

Huntsville, December 1e.-(special.) The city commissioners have rejected all of the bids that were submitted for the purchase of the new issue of s130,OO0 of municipal bonds. The bids in hand are not regarded as satisfact- ory, and others will be asked for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

". c. Woodbridge D. D., pastor of the Avondae Presbyterian church, will use for the subject of his morning sermon today, '"Fhe Presbyterian Doctrine of Predestination. and in the afternoon "Christian's Citizenship; or the Chris tian's Duty in the State" Sunday school vii. begin at 9:45 o'clock in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Shock Felt

Mexico City, December 16.-A heavy oscillatory earthquake shock lasting more than two minutes occurred here at 12:4O o'clock this afternoon. No dam age to property or loss of life is re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
AT THE CHURCHES

: o'clock in the afternoon. Sunday school at 9:9O o'clock in the morning.
 Pastor J. D. Lewis of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at the Birmingham Seminary chapel, Fifth avenue and Sev- enteenth street, will have for his subject this morning, Christ the Power and the Strength of the Christian Life" There will be Sunday school at 9.3O o'clock in the morning, H. NJ Stiles, su- perirtendent.
 pr. R. G. Patrick, president of the Jud- son college of Marion, will fill the pulpit of the Southside Baptist church, Eleventh avenue and Nineteenth street, this morn ing at Il o'clock and this afternoon at 7:45 o'clock The Bible scbool will meet al 9:30 o'clock in the morning, T. II. Johnston, superintendent. The Baptist Young Peoples Union will hold their meeting at : o'clock in the afternoon. Next Wednesday afternoon at 7:45 o'clock there will be prayer meeting.
 At the Pisgab assembly, undenomina- tional, the Rev. C. O. Oxnam, D. b., elder in charge, will have 'The Neglect of the Church of the Outcast' for his subject today. Dr. OXnam will be as- sisted by the Rev. Wilson J. Squire asso- ciate. The morning services will be held at CLOCK at the PlsSah Home, uo Tuscaloosa avenue, and the afternoon services will be held at 3 clock in Fra ternal hall. Sunday school will be at Fraternal hall at ? o'clock in the after noon.
 The regular services of the Altrurian church. Cable hall, 1916 Second avenue, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. Light on the Path will be the sub ject of the sermon.
 At the Princess theatre this afternoon the Rev. J. o. Hanes, one of the city's most capable evangelists, will deliver the address under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. His subject will be "A Man and His Temptations The meeting begins promptly al S:30 o'clock. There will be special music by the orchestra and chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
EXAMS CONCLUDED
 AT ALBERTVILLE
Agricultural School Closes for HOli- days-Court to Convene in New
 Courthouse January 10

Albertville, December 6.-(Special )-The second quarterly examinations have been in progress at the Seventh District Agri- cultural school this week, and were con- cluded Friday. and the school dismissed for the Christmas holidays. This past half session has been the most prosperous in the history of the institution, and all at tendance records have been broken, more pupils having been enrolled at this half session than ever before during a whole term, and President E. A. Miller and his able faculty are being congratulated over it's success.
 Circuit court will open in AlbertVille on January 10, this being the first session of the court to be held in the new court house, the handsome building being com pleted by the coming week end.
 An interesting fact to note is that since the estabuishment of the Albertville branch of the circuit court over two years ago, not a single murder case has ever been tried in the court. nor any very serious criminal case, all of which goes to show the morality that prevails on Sand mountain.
 The Merchants have all been very busy for the past two weeks receiving and checking in their holiday merchandise, and all the goods are now on display at the various stores and the show windows of the Arbertvile merchants are very neat and attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE HEAD LESS ROOSTER. so5 NORTH 2OTH STREET.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

o'clock in the afternoon. Sunday school al 9:30 o'clock in the morning.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
THAT DAY IN OCTOBER.

The poet Lowell has said of June. Then. if ever. come perfect days" True but what of that day in october after the first frost? It began in a rosy fingered dawn" dispelling q night chill and developed into the molten, golden glow of perfect autumn day. The poplars, birches, naples, SUI macs and Virginia creepers added their tribute of color to the carnival of beauty. The crow, the jay, the belated nuthatch or chattering squirrel gave the one touch of life and sound to the pensive stiffness of the splendid woods Grapes fin fragrant clusters and nuts and apples dropping of their own ripe weight were mute witnesses of the seasons wealth and prodigality. Rod in hand, the nearby placid pool. bear ing a fleet of fallen leaves, was sought and the gamy bass lured to the sur face with the tempting fly or minnow A swirl and the nerves were a-tinglo and the reel musical with the efforts of the fish 10 gain its freedom. bit later snapping fire was blazing. and picnic lunch was spread and the keen appetite of the human animal satisfied: nt sunset. still of molten gold the return home through the peaceful woods. their brilliant leaves shed ding that mystic afterglow and add ing moments 10 the day. Perfect days in June? Yes, and in October.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
A New RasehaILRulina.

The umpire scouts overlooked this tn- dicator man. The following is a sam pie of his work:
 The Atlanta Deppens and the Bir- mingham Gold Dusts, negro baseball teams, were playing a strenuous game in Atlanta. In one inning the Gold Dusts had the bases full with no outs. An ebony hued batter stepped to the plate. The pitcher sent the sphere to the catcher.
 "0ne ball." called the negro umpire. Again the pitcher got busy.
 Two balls" called the umpire.
 After the third ball pitched the man with the indicator shouted:
 Three balls"
 Once more the sphere went across the plate.
 "Fo' balls! Yo' outr' shouted the umpire The batter was highly indig- nant.
 "WhatT" he yelled. Me out2 Whaf yo' git dat, niggahT
 "Now, look aheah, man," said the umpire, ''yo' gotta be out. Dey ain't no room fo' yo' on de ses."-Atlanta Journal
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
TO TELL POISON IVY,

A great many attractive things nave danger for those who come in contact with them. Among those in the nat ural world is poison ivy. which in the fall in most sections is one of the most brilliantly colored vines to be found. Many boys and girls and not few older people do not know the vine. and word about IL is in place. The most important distinctive fea- ture about it is that 1t has three leaves in cluster instead of five. as in the case of the well known Virginia creep CT, which though 10 he found in wood lots all over the country. Is frequently used as porch climber. Another mark of the po.son ivy is the cluster nf numerous smay whitish berries which it bears. moi at all like the pur- pie arries of the Virginia creeper. Tn spite of ifs name the poison ivy does very little climbing, but rather sprawls and as rule. is short vine. making comparatively slight growth II sinqic season It cannot stand .nitvation and hence is most often ,,ild along river courses. in pasture .t.Y.. and in fcnce rows and corners.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
A Queer Name.

One of the best navy stories of the sometimes amusing mistakes of the Britisher over names ill common use in the United States is told by Rear Admiral ". r. Potter. L. s. N., on duty at Washington.
 "some years ago" said Rear Admi- ral Potter, the old United States steamship Ohio steamed into a South American port and anchored near a British passenger steamship. She in- terested the passengers of the steam ship very much.
 After a little a new man came on deck and began an eyeglass inspec- ton of the battleship. He stared at the name OHIO for several moments and then exploded.
 GA Tho" and a "haitch" and q "1O"' he said to himself. 'Wot ell of a name for a shipr"
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of the bladder, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, head ache, back ache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous ness, or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell.
 Bladder troubles almost always result from a derangement of the kidneys and better health in that organ is obtained quickest by proper treatment of the kid. neys. Swamp-Root corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing 1t, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and immediate effec. of Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest be- cause of it's remarkable health restoring properties. 4 trial will convince anyone.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and IS sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and one-doilar size bottles. You may have . sample bottle and book that tells all about it, both sent free by mail. Address, Dr. Kilrner & Co, Binghamton, N. N. When writing mention reading this gen. erous offer in this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, and don't let dealer sell you something in place of Swamp Root Ii you do you will be disappointed
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
The Scrap Book
Educated Fingers,

II is often said that Yorkshiremap ,s 30 keen after money that be will rrab at it dead or alive. A certain native worked at sawmiIl, and one dov he met with an accident two of bis fingers being cut of and dropping sn the sawdust.
 Of course the man was hurried of to the infrmary, and after he was gone his mates began to look for his fingers .1 the sawdust. when in walked the foreman. who said
 q say. what are you wasting sous lime there for? Why don't you ret on with yorr workr'
 One of the men replied: ee "That Yorkshire chap has had two fingers cut off. and we're looking for them.
 awhat a waste of timer cried the foreman. wen soon find them"
 And he threw half crown on the soor. when ut came the two missing fingers wrtggling out of the sawdust to get at the money!
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

bleedings from each hog, then mix those from a number of hogs and test carefully before sending cut. 1t has been found that the serum costs . cents per cubic ceutimeter Co make. while the dOse recommended is twenty cubic centimeters per leo pounds of hog and for pigs weighing Iess than 100 pounds. On this basis the treat ment for hog weighing SGo pounds would cost SEQ. which Is an expense surely justifiable on a hog selling at s per hundredweirht and particularly so in the case of valuable pure bred animals. The pamphlet in question sug- gests calling a qualified veterinarian at once on the appearance of sickness re- sembling cholera in the herd. the kill ing of sick pig and ascertaining the real character of the disease at once by postmertem examination. Unless the disease Is indicated the serum should not be given. as fl would render the hogs immune but three or four weeks. It Is of no use to give q sick hog the treatment. Only well hogs that have been exposed to cholera should receive the injection of serum. Otherwise a lasting immunity will not result. Some hogs that have had the germs in their systems several days will likely die in spite of the treat ment. Where one cannot secure the aid of a veterinary surgeon the farmer can treat the hogs himself provided he exercises the necessary precautions.
 The hogs should be in a dry. clean place at least twenty-four hours be- fore receiving the treatment In addi. ton to the serum. which should have been got direct from the state veteri- nary department, and one should have q ten cubic eentimeter syringe. the hog 10 be treated should have the inside of the thighs washed thoroughly with d . per cent solution of some good coal tar dip, and the serum should be in jected deeply into the muscles, not over twenty cubic eentimeters being put in one place The serum may be injected just under the skin of the ab- domen. but it is not So readily abs Sorhed The bulletin above referred to does Tot make reference to 1t, but d point that should be emphasized is the wisdom of steering clear of serums advertised at a bargain price hy ir- responsible firms. Ne serum should be used except that furnished by the state veterinary department or q firm rec commended by it.