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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21

The headqusrters of the local option campaign committee in the Brown-Marx building were visited by a constant stream of visitors yesterday. and Secretary Fred Staley was kept busy adding names to the petition that is being prepared by the committee to present to Judge Stiles of the probate court asking that an election be called in Jefferson county on the local option question.
 Jones Moore, the chairman of the cam paign committee, had a preliminary con ference with a number of business men yesterday, and the plans of the campaign and other details were discussed.
 Mr. Moore was the recipient of many congratulations on the straightforward and pertinent assertions contained in his published address to the voters of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
DIMMICK PLANT RESUMES
 IN TWO OR THREE WEEKS

The present indications are that the Dimrnick Pipe works at North Bir- mingham, idle since early in the year, will resume operations within the next two or three weeks, or not later than the middle of July.
 The creditors committee for some of the plant to the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company and 1t is understood that all parties at in teresct are satisfied with the terms. It is to be practically a cash transaction. The creditors will be paid in full, and it is stated that there will be sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
HORNADY TO LECTURE
Birmingham Man Will Speak at Au-
 gusta Banquet June 29

J. R. Hornady will deliver lecture in Augusta, Ga, June 29, on commission government.
 The occasion will be banquet given byI the Community club of Augusta. which has been Investigating the subject of mu- nicipal government. and MT Hornady has been invited to speak because of his we'll known familiarity with the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Flores Macon Released

Los Angles, Cal, June 2o.-Ricardo Flores Magon. alleged head of the revc, lutionary junta in this city. which hal been credited with promoting the lihersl movement in lower California. was rsl leased yesterday from custody of theSfed eral authorities on S500o bond. No applN cation for bail for the others has bee made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
ALLEGED FORGER
Bound Over Under $500 Bond By
 Judge Abenethy

Charged with securing the sum of s65 by means of a bogus check, L. F. John son, described as a drummer. was ar raigned yesterday before Judge Aber- nethy of the court of common pleas. His alleged victim was Earnest Johnson of the Suburban hotel, where the defendant had been staying.
 After securing the money Johnson left the city, but was located by detectives at Nashville and was brought to the city for trial.
 The defendant waived preliminary ex- the action of the grand jury In the sum of $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Wants National Archives

Washington. June 20.-Representativel Shepherd, chairman of the House com mittee on public bills and grounds. has bill approving the erectior in Washington of a National Archives'l building, to contain all records and papers not in current use The bill provided for a structure to contain not less than l. 300 000 feet of space and capable. of ex. tending into one of 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21

stantial amount left for the stock holders.
 The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company is a rich concern and having ample working capital will op- crate the North Birmingham works on an extensive scale. When running at full capacity these works employ 1000 men.
 Vincent Ferguson, manager of the United States Cast Pipe works at Bes- semer is making an inspection of the Dimmck plant this week preparatory to the transfer of the property to the prospective purchasers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Americans Victorious

Kiel. Germany. June 0.-The second event in the International yacht races for Sonder class boats was won today by the American racers in one, two, three or der Gina was first. Bibilot second and Beaver third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-21
Blach'S De Luxe Clothes S20 to S45

n HEY IRE the finest, highest
 l type of ready-for-ser- vice clothes known. The lat est, 1911 ideas in designs and weaves; beautifully made; the best product of hand and brain. Real worth, quality, superiority, shown in every line, in every fabric, in every model and the "Value" does not stop with Blach's De Luxe S20 Suits. It grows bigger with each step.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
WIFE OF DEFENDANT
TEST|F|ES IN TRIAL
Mrs. Alexander Says O'Neil Wrote
Her Letters and Addressed
Her as Queen.

Associated Press Special.
Arson, Texas. July 26.-Mrs j.
NJ Alexander, wife of DIT. j. Nj All
exander, who is on trial here on
charge of murder in connection with
the shooting and killing Of r. l.. o.
Neil at Stamford, was the first Wit
ness put on the stand by the DEFENSE
Mrs. Alexander took the stand late
Yesterday afternoon. she testliiea W
receiving letters from O'Neil VINO
addressed her as Queen She told
of burning one letter which was
handed to her while she was IN an
automobile in Abilene. She said TINS
letter contained matter that has
since been given publicity and claim
ed to be the cause of the killing
Other witnesses testified that DR.
Alexander shot at man in an au'
tomobile in Abilene who was believ-
ed to be O'Neil
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
THE STEEL TRUST
GIVES A REBATE
Startling Disclosures Made in
House Investigation Of
the Trust.
REFUND WENT TO COMBINE
The Harvester Companies Received
$500 Per ton on Steel Used in
Manufacturing Machinery
Tor Export
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, July 26.-That char
ges were made to former Attorney
General Bonaparte during his term
of office that the United States
Steel corporation refunded $500 per
ton to the companies forming the
harvester combine was revealed to-
day in the house investigation of the
steel trust.
This report was made by Burdett
G. Townsend, special examiner for
the department of justice in 1908
Townsend said this refund was for
steel used in toe manufacture OF
machinery which the harvester com
panies exported, thus indicating that
steel may be produced as cheaply In
this country as abroad Townsend.
Bonaparte and Attorney General
Wickersham will be summoned to
appear before the committee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
A Word OF Caution.

No doubt every mother who mas
attended the Chautauqua from year
to year appreciates the kindness ana
generosity of the young men OF the
city in maintaining tent thero
where all may meet and spend rev
hours in social way, but we rear
some have unthoughtedly regarded
it as a nursery and thus defeated
the primary object of the tent. me
Young men are always glad to have
the children visit their tent, but as
mother feel constrained to suggest
that we do not permit them to mon
opolize the tent to the exclusion or
the older people A MOTHER.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
MOB IS OUTW|TTED
LYNCH LAW NEEDLESS
Nesre As.aiIant OF Bohemian Wom-
an Die. From Wounds-Mobs-
men Had Gathered.

Longview, Texas, July 26.-Aiien
Russell, the negro who assaulted
Bohemian woman at Mineola and
who was brought here for safe keep
ing. badly wounded, died here at
1880 O'Clock last night from his
wounds.
A large number of citizens OF
Mineola and Wood county arrived
here about dark and, joined by
number of people here, prepared to
storm the Jail and take the negro.
The Mneola people scattered over
town so quickly after arriving that
they were not noticed, but when
they assembled at the Jail the crowd
was large. Only a few citizens here
were onto the program and so quiet
" and effectively was il planned
that the negro would have lived only
a short time longer had not death oc-
Cured when ii did.
throng of people crowded the
Jail corridors, doors and inclosure
in an effort to view the dead negro
body.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
NANDAMUS AGAINST
FORT WORTH JUDGE.
Unusual Proceedings Instituted
AGAINST Hon. j. w. Swayne.


Austin, Texas, July 26.-Mandam-
us proceedings to compel Judge
Swayne of 1.-The seventeenth district
court of Tarrant county to enforce
Judgment on a civil suit verdict were
in the supreme court here
Yesterday The application Tor leave
to file the mandamus petition was
made by W ID. Harris, former mayor
of Fort Worth. The proceedings gre"
ont of a case styled l.. A. Wright ct
al VS. Cornelius Wright ct al, par
tition suit on 800 acres of land ly-
ing four miles south of Fort Worth.
Judge Harris alleges in his petit
ton that three verdicts have peeh
rendered in favor of the defendants
in the case and that Judge SWayne
has twice set the verdict aside. He
asks the court to compel the Judge
to enforce judgment on the last YER
dict which was rendered only few
weeks ago.
Associate Justice Ramsey granted
the application and set the case down
for a hearing during the OCTOBER
term of court.
The ntigants in the cause are nan
brothers. The plaintiffs are SUNG
for one-half of the tract of land ana
for a prorate interest in the remalnB
der. BY the verdict of the court they
are to get only half of the land.
The case has been in the court TO-
| the last three years.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
,J0lesCh ChaSka Co
The Big Store. Established 1875
Kidney Diseases are Durable.

under certain conditions. The right
medicine must be taken before the
disease has progressed too far. Mf.
Perry A. Pitman, Dale, Texas. says;
II was down in bed for four months
with kidney and bladder trouble ana
gall stones. One bottle of Foley's
Kidney Remedy cured me we'll and
sound" Ask for it, For sale by thu
Curtin Stores, Curtin Drug Co. N.
Side So Curlin's Pharmacy, W. Sids
So az"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Body Of DR.. Raymond H. Pond
Found on Lawn in Front
Of Home.
LEAVES BRIDE OF MONTH
Before Sending Bullet Through Brain
He Tied WiIe's Engagement
Ring Around His Neck
Suicide at Lancaster
Associated PRESS Special.


College Station, Texas, July 26.-
Lying on the lawn in front of his
residence and with his wife's en-
gagement ring and a wedding ring
tied by a pink ribbon about his neck
the body of DR.. Raymond H. Pond
plant entomologist at the Texas ex-
perimental station. was found here
at daylight this morning
A bullet hole in the right temple
indicated that he had shot himself
Dr.. Pond was married June 18th
to Miss Susie German at Waco. Mrs.
Pond left here Sunday to visit her
parents in Waco
On the dining room in Ponds
home his insurance policies and
money were found neatly arranged.
1t IS believed that he shot himself
about IL o'clock last night. He was
native of Topeka, Kansas. and a
graduate of the University or Michi-
gan.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
PRACTICES DECEPTION
TO CATCH HORSE
city Marshal SInfppey Learns Trick
and Puts II to Good Advantage.


and Puts II to Good Advantage.
County Clerk Jack Neal is the
owner of horse, that is rather
choice in selecting its diet and is
particularly fond of biscuits. In fact
the horse has been so trained to eat
from the hand that he cannot be
caught when loose in the lot unless
Offered a biscuit, City Marshal Ship
pey had learned of this trick and this
morning when he found the horse
running at large he made use OF TINS
knowledge to catch him. Pretending
to be holding a biscuit in his hand
he induced the horse to walk up to
him and he was then easily ropeo
The animal was taken home ana
turned in the lot
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
BOTH SIDES AWAIT
THE OFFICIAL COUNT
ANTS CLAIM TO HAVE A MA
JOR1Tf OF 7,641 VOTES.
CLOSE HEADQUARTERS
Busy at Statewide Headquarters Tab
ulating Returns to BE Used In
Fort Worth Meeting.
Unverified Runlor.
Associated Press Special.

Houston, Texas, July 26.-The
majority of the ants will rest on the
final claim of 7,64t votes pending
the official canvass of the returns.
Col. Jake VOTERS began closing
up the anti headquarters here this
morning
The statewide headquarters were
silent but actively at work, and it is
understood the returns are being
tabulated for use In the meeting of
the executive committee at Fort
Worth Saturday. There is an unveri-
fled rumor that this meeting may
also consider proposed changes in
the election law that will restric,
suffrage in certain directions
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
MEETING SATURDAY To
Be AN IMPORTANT ONE
LARGE DELEGATIONS OF PROHl-
TIONISTS WILL GATHER AT
FORT WORTH.
II Will Re More OF a State ConyeH-
ton than Mere Committee
Neeting-Meet at Austin
Monday.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Fort Worth, Texas, July 26.-l he
meeting of statewide prohibitiohists
here Saturday will be more OF
state convention than merely meet
ing of the state executive commit
tee as was originally intended so
many North Texas chairmen have
asked for permission to bring del2-
cations with them that their request
has been granted, according to an an
nouncement made by Judge A. ".
Walker this morning.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Notice.

Every member of Harmony Grove
No. 400. Woodmen Circle, is expect
ed to be at the w. O. w, hall some
time between and 6 p. IN, Thurs
day. July 9th. without fail.
PURPLE and GREEN CAPTAINS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Committee to Meet at Austin.

Associated Press Special.
Houston. Texas, July 26.-Hon.
Thos. II. Ball, chairman OF the state
prohibition executive committee, has
called the statewide committee to
meet at Austin July 81, the day tbs
legislature convenes in an extra SEES
sion
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
sprinkiing Streets with Oil.

The streets in the business section
of the city are being sprinkled with
oil. The oil for this purpose N.ds
bought with fund raised by the
merchants under the auspices of the
Commercial club. The work Of put
ting down the oil was commence
this afternoon 1t is believed this Will
completely abate the dust nuisance
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26

The time has passed when peo-
ole go about looking for some one
to buy an article they have for sale
The up to date, modern method Is
to place an ad in the Daily Light
want column. They not only save
time and worry, but the whole pop
nlation becomes at once aware of II q"
fact that you have something for
COL. =
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26

AssOciated Press Special.
Lancaster, Texas. July 26.-Fred
Wilson. manaAer of the cotton seed
oil mill here, killed himself last
night by cutting his throat with
pocket knife. No cause for the act
is given. He is survived by widow
and two children.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26

Reciprocity Bill Signed.
soeiated Press Special.

Washington, July 26.-The Can
adam reciprocity bill was sent to
President Taft today and he signed
the measure at 2:3o O'Clock this af-
ternoon
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
SUSPICIOUS CASE
OF CHOLERA FOUND.
Patient Was Taken OFF a Steamer
Arriving from Tampico.
Press specIal.

Associated Press Special.
New York, July ga suspicious
case of cholera was taken off the
steamer Kirby Bank from Tamplco
yesterday. The quarantine officials
do not believe that tests will prove
the case to be cholera
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Charges Against Tribune.

Associated Press Special.
Washington, July 26.--Charges
that the Chicago Tribune had lodged
the payment of taxes was under dis
cussion at the Lorimer hearing to-
day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Notice.

Parties holding accounts against
the Young Mems Chautauqua Ciuo
are requested to present same to NJ.
S. Middleton, President, for pay
ment.
NJ. s, MIDDLETON, Prest
GEO. L. GRIFFIN, Secy. 1882
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26

The price Is small ana results are
sure. Reference is made to the Daily
Light want column. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
BEAUMONT WINS THE
DAILY MAIL PRIZE.
French Aviator Successful In Brit
fsh Circuit Race.

Associated Press Special
Brooklands, England, July 20
Beaumont today won the Daily
Nails $4,000 prize for the British
circuit aviation race. He made dis
lance of 1910 miles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
We are selling all Ladies'
Misses and Children's
Dresses at HALT Price

These Dresses marked in plain You can
buy $500 Dress tor So So SO Dress q
81 90 Dress for soc. etc. We can't make any aItera-
lions however at these prices.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-26
Chautauqua Visitors
A cordial welcome
Awaits you at the
Big Store.

Your visit to Waxahachie will not be complete with
out inspection of this store the leading dry goods
establishment of Ellis county.
We have arranged for the days of the
Chautauqua
Specials in All Departments
and whether you wish to purchase
will be pleased for you to
make our store your downtown head
quarters.
After reading the program for this Chautauqua we
must lndorSe the statement contained therein that
the Chautauqua will benefit you mentally and
physically, and if you would receive financial bene-
fits then you should bring your merchandise needs
to this store
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
TWO INJURED BY
FALLING PINE TREE

While driving into the city at night
fall Friday from the ranch of f. W.
Angus, where the two were engaged in
clearing land, Dave Peck and Matt.
Douglas met with a serious accident.
Just as the two men were passing be-
meath a large tree on the Belmont
PIaner road about three miles from
town sudden strong gust of wind
sweeping up the Columbia sent the
tree crashing upon the men and rig
without warning. The rig was demol-
isnhcd and the two men hurled uncon-
scious to the ground. Parrish, who
was following some distance behind
the two men saw the tree fall and on
approaching the scene of the disaster
discovered Mr.. Peck, whom he bore
still unconscious to the nearest ranch
house. MIR. Douglas was not discov-
cred until party returned to inspect
the ruined vehicle and take charge of
the team, which escaped the slightest
Il injury. The latter victim was at first
thought to be dead However, an eX-
animation revealed that he was suffer
ing from heavy blow on the head and
a crushed left arm. Mr.. Peck injur-
les, while not so severe, were severe
enough. His left leg was broken in
two places between the knee and ankle.
At last reports both of the unfortunate
men were getting along as well as
could be expected.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
II. R. Students Good FinanCierS.

Buying a small house and lot on
installments for $3.50, living in it for
two school years at an average
monthly cost of $40, when other stu
dents were paying from SIS to $40, and
finally selling the property at a profit
of 5000, is the record made by four
young men from Hood River.
Two years ago the Hood River Bach
cIors' Club was organized at Eugene
by BurIeigh Cash, Jack Luckey, Albert
Garrabraut and Clyde Pattee. The
club was Incorporated and proceeded to
purchase the small house. Since then
they have lived there, doing their own
cooking and housekeeping, and have
completed the payments. The club
disorganized recently on account of
the absence Of two of its members.
The house was sold Saturday for $3.50.
An so per cent biennial dividend was
at once declared and the amount-S50
each was returned to the four origi-
nal members of the club. --Oregonian.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
BUYS MOSier Tract.

Clyde c. Smith, of Minneapolis,
after spending about two weeks look
ing over the Hood River, White Salmon
and Mosier districts, purchased 20 acres
of Mosier View Orchards from the
Hood River Orchard Land Company
through the agency of DevIin & Fire
baugh. for consideration of $4,000.
The Hood River Orchard Land Com.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
Heights Team will PLAY Sunday.

The Heights baseball aggregation
have perfected their organization and
have begun active practice for this
seasons games. The first contest will
be pulled Off Sunday afternoon with
the crack amateurs from Underwood.
The game to be called at 2 O'Clock
sharp. The Heights team is managed
this year by G. ?. Christie, with
shorty" Bucklin player manager.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30

Mrs. George X. Wentworth, Jr., and
little daughter left Wednesday for
Hood River, where they will visit Mrs.
Wcntworth's sister, Mrs. Lawrence
Alnsworth. Mrs. Answorth recently
spent a few days here as the guest of
Mrs. Wentworth. -Oregonian.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30

Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable, and
have been praised by thousands of
women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative powers Sold by all dealers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
Advertised Letter List.

Bradley, Mrs. Ida; Ramsey, Mrs.
Willie; Bozworth, DR.. Caster J. E.
Farley, A. W.: Grun, Allen; Howe,
Harry Hurley, John; Koplin, Sam'l
Krage, A. i: Noble, c.; Porte, Arthur.
VIM. M. Yates, Postmaster.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30
Greenhouse on the Heigts.
lants of excellent ulalitV.

l8 years experience Plants Of excellent quality
80 900 Spring Plants and Ornamental Shrubs on hand
1000 Geraniums at 81 and So per doz Fushias, New
Heiotropes Petmas, japanese Cmysanthemums
get-me-nots, Alyssum, Asters Cosmos Balsam
Locks Verbena, PhloX, Bleeding Heart Tiger Lilies
Gladiols, Tubemose, new Cannas and fancy Cactus,
Dahias. Bulbs all rooted. 800 Of the best roses
Landscape Gardening speciality.
Phone 2s4 M. GEO sASLIGER.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-03-30

pany will take care of Mr.. Smith,
property until it comes into bearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-24
OFFENDERS
IN POLICE COURT

A large nupber of prisoners faced
Judge Stewart yesterday morning In
police court and the total number OF
fines was almost 5000. Two were fin
ed $50 each and negro woman re-
ceived $25 fine on petit larceny
charge. The others were as follows:
w. M. McMorris disturbing the peace,
SIS; NJ Gibson, drunk and disorderly,
IS; C. H. Swabh drunk and disorder
ly, SIS; L. N. Mcintyre, drunk. 50;
Isaac Collier, committing nuisance,
IS; Fred Altheimer, drunk and disor-
derby, IS; John Thompon, drunk, 80;
Mason Lovett, disturbing the peace,
IS; B. w. Williams, disturbing the
peace by fighting, $40; Peter Dickson,
drunk, IS; Lunnie Williams, negro
woman, petit larceny, $25; Ed Thomas
trespassing, $40; Isaac Williams,
drunk and disorderly, S.; Dave Wood
ward, drunk, SIS.