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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
BASKETBALL TEAM IS
 ROUNDING INTO SHAPE

Annston. January 15.-(Special)-The Predestinarians of the Alabama Presby- tcrian college, who made such a remark able record on the football grdlron last fall, are rounding into fine shape on the basketball floor and Coach Hannon says that he has been surprised at the adeptness of his men in the five-point game.
 Hannon has been cooperating with Manager Walter Stephen in the arrange ment of basketball schedule this win ter. He says that but little progress has been made in this work up to the present. however, as all schedules are tentative. He hopes soon, though, to have com pleted his tour.
 The Preds will put one of the swiftest baseball teams in the south in the field this summer, Hannon says, as the ma terial at the college gives promise of a winning season in the national game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
MRS. SCHENK IS
 STILL CONFIDENT

Wheeling, W. Va, January 15-The days rest came welcomingly to all con- cerned in the Schenk trial, and especially to the defendant, Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk, who listened in court all of last week to testimony presented by Assistant District Attorney J. B. Handlan in prose- cution of the charge that she adminis- tered poison to her husband, John O. Schenk. Although the accused stood the ordeal without being noticeably affected except on one or two occasions, she ex- pressed relief after the Sundays rest and still maintained confidence that her case will appear in different light as 1t progresses.
 Attorney Handlan said today that he was satisfied with the progress the state has made. eve established" he said, that the mineral water which MT. Schenk drank during his illness and med- icine which was administered to him, con- tained large quantity of lead and arsen- lc. We have shown that Mrs. Schenk expressed to a detective nurse and to of her husband, and we expect to show in the coming week that she actually purchased the arsenic and lead acetate"
 Attorney J. J. P. O'Brien, chief coun- sel for the defense, said:
 we succeeded in breaking down the testimony Of Dr. Frank l.. Hupp, a prin- clpal witness for the state, and estab- lished the fact that he was at no time sure of his diagnosis. We also secured the admission that Schenk was never az i'll as had been claimed. We expect to prove that the wife and not the hus- band was the vctim-the victim of conspiracy on the part of the relatives of Schenk."
 An effort will be made during the week to discredit the testimony given yester- day by Miss Zoeckler, a, detective nurse who said Mrs. Schenk had offered her a br,be of 5000 to give Schenk a poisonous pill while he lay i'll at the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
MEADOW EASILY WINS
 HANDICAP AT JUAREZ

Juarez, January 15.-Meadow, heavily played, easily won the Bavicora handi- cap, is miles, at Terrazas park today In taking the race she established a new track record for the distance, stepping 1t in 1:51 3-5. Jockey J. Mur- phy was indefinitely suspended for his ride on Harrigan few days ago. Sum- mary: "
 First race, furlongs-Yvonne to 1. won; Thistle Rose, to 1. second , Charles Goetz, [ to 1. third. Time :34 2-5. Renattaz. Lady Dolora. Defy, Marian Casey, Louder, Lady Mint, Shil- lutte and Ebrasen also ran.
 Second race. 6 furlongs-Lista, 4 to l, won; sicus, to J, second; Nyanza to 1, third. Time, :14. Personality, Lady of Quality. Ross Daily. Sporting Life and Periwinkle also ran.
 Third race, 1 mile-Little Marchmont, even, won; Dennis Stafford. 8 to 5. sec ond; Rather Royal, 15 to 1, third. Time. 1:41. Cardinal Sarto, Civita, Plume. Ashwell also ran.
 Fourth race. 1 A miles--Meadow, IS to 5, won; Harrigan, 4 to 1, second; Jac- Injury and Green Seal also ran.
 Fifth race, mile-Pitapat, 4 to 1, won; Fritz Emmet. ' to I, second Cat, g to 20, third. Time. 1:40 As. Oblivion and Helen Scott also ran.
 Sixth race. 6 fui ilongs--Chaupltepe to 1, won; Hoyle, 12sto 1. second Creston, to l.. third. Time, 1:13 Cobleski1l I'll Meet 'Er, Sig Hart, Mike Jordan and Pedro clso ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Ne7us of Ensley

The funeral of Mrs. Frank H. Johnson took place yesterday from the First Meth odist church, which was crowded with the friends of the deceased and the fam fly. The services were marked with a beautiful simplicity and were very inn pressive. Many floral tributes of appro- priate design were sent by sympathizing friends. The Rev. c. w. Boyd, assisted by Rev. L. F. Whitten, conducted the ser vices. The latter paid a beautiful and touching tribute to the life and Christian character of the deceased. delegation of the local order of Elks attended in body, as tribute of sympathy and affec tion to the bereaved husband and family. She was laid away at Oakland cemetery, where her last resting place was hidden beneath mass of lovely flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Important Meeting to Be Held

Washington, January 15.--A variety of subjects. some of which now are being considered by Congress, will be discussed at the annual convention of the National Board of Trade, which convenes here on Tuesday. The second day of the con vention will be devoted to discussion of the work of the national monetary com- mission, banquet being held in the even Ing, at which Senator Aldrich, chairman of the Senate finance committee, and Sec retary of the Treasury Macveagh are expected to be the principal speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
MERCHANTS CONVENTION Marshall Field & Co.'s Sa1esmen to Meet
 Friends in Birmingham

The convention of merchants held here by Marshall Field & Co. will begin this morning at the Hillman. The sales men who arrived Saturday expect quite a large attendance because of the favor the former one met and the fact that hereafter the conventions are to be held here twice every year by the pro- gressive Chicago firm.
 It is expected that 150 or more mer- chants from the various small towns adjacent to Birmingham will attend
 The first convention was held several months ago and was prenomenally sue cessful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Big MotorcxcIe Contests

Tampa, January 15.-In connection with the census celebration, opening February II, there will be held at the Tampa bay race track series of mo- torcycle contests in which leading riders throughout the south will par ticipate. One hundred entries have been received to date The events will range from mile-races to 25-mile en- durance contests. Prizes will be offer ed by motorcycle manuacturers in ad- dition to those offered by the pro- moters of the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
F. P. LocascIo

The funeral services of F. P. Locas- cio, aged 59 years, who died Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at his late resi- dence, 630 Eighth avenue, north, will take place from the family residence this afternoon at o'clock and the in terment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters, F. P. Locascio, Jr., Sam Locascio, Joe Locascio and Mrs. P. Rietta, all of Birmingham. and Mrs. M. s. Philipi of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
BasketbaIl Games Cancelled

Chattanooga, January 15.-(SpeciaL)- Because of their inability to secure the local armory where the games have been played previously. the local Prep School Basketball league has given up it's schedule and all games will be played in the private gymnasium or Y. M. c. A. None of these are available for pay con- tests. and the outlook for lovers of bas- .2etbaIl is rather discouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Arrested for Burglary

G. w. Washington. a negro man, was arrested yesterday morning by Officers Ball and McGeever charged with bur glary. The negro was caught in the Peoples Home Telephone company. While the negro failed to secure any thing he frightened the operators f the exchange. He entered the builrine by the rear fire escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
State Onlcinl. on Tour

Indianapolis, JGpuary 15.-One hun- dred of the leading democrats of the state, left Indianapolis for Washington in special train tonight in the interest of Stokes Jackson. chairman of the state committee, who Is candidate for sergeant at arms of the national House of Representatives The party. which was in charge of Thomas Tag gart. Indiana's member of the demo- cratic national committee, included ev- cry state official and prominent party leaders from different parts of tue state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
steel Plant Resume. Operation.

steam whistle at the steel plant and blast furnace announced the resumption of op- eratons after a shutdown of about 20 days. The smoke curling upwards to the skies was a welcome sight to the people Of this vicinity, as it meant the resump- tion of the industrial activity and the re- employment of many workers
 During the shutdown of the mill many necessary repairs were made and indica- tions point to a long and successful run.
 The Ensley lodge of Elks will meet in regular session tonight at their home on Avenue F. All members are requested to be present, as much business is on hand.
 Miss Louie billiard of Auburn Is visiting Miss Annie Averyt on Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Samuel Jame. Edward Colvin

Samuel James Edward Colvin. aged 67 years. whose late residence was $500 Fourth avenue, south, Avondale, died Saturday at a local infrmary. His remains will be sent for burial to Col umbus, Miss, this morning at z o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Bishop Paret,s Wife Dies

Baltimore. January 15.-Mrs. William Paret. wife of the Protestant Episcopal bishop of Maryland died today at the Johns Hopkins hospital, where she has 6eon patient about four months of can cs f the stomach. She was 59 years ol fs Paret died unaware of the fact ,.i, 'sband is very i'll of pneu- monia. liie it'on of Bishop Paret was said to 'taC Tefy worse this even ing, last night .-s cen a bad one for the sufferer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Charged With Graad ,

Will Golden. a negro l.a ss rested yesterday by p vss s. ass. Gates and Gray cha lth grand larceny. It is charged the negro broke into a house O. Firth avenue a few nights ago and st0le ' lot'of clqth- ing. The negro was .dsaiaapd beyond question. --f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Death at Dallas

Dallas, Tex, January 15.-Mrs. J. B. Gambrell, widely known in the south in connection with the affairs of the Bap- ,tist church. died today. Mys. Gambrell was native of Chuckatuc{ Va. She was 63 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
SHAW. The updsrtaker. Phones 2.
GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones loo..

Lz<z :oY. Undertaken. Phones 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16

/
 eEverybody is prosperous, acH VI Is no indication of . let-up N in the southwest says w. N Raleigh, N. C., who has bA
 homa for several weeks.
 All through that count Ter finds evidence of good' 6ey had whale of cottol tthe merchants had a won tday trade. At Memphis th9 host sold out their stocks hrist- mas. and am told thu large cities in that part of Ny the people have been in eApe to buy than for manyy They have been threaten( Brought, but I understand q ID over.
 tIn Oklahoma Ire boom ing, and substant blocks ot great size are ted in all. There Is no end &l improve ments Oklah6 4 to. be one of the great union, and people who lere now are reaptng h4 fhnsas will be the richest he two as its natural reso more extensive, but they hay exploited to any extent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
ZNE CIV ar ASNSI

ing parties and, clasping them to.
gether. shakes them violently up and
down.
BY midday the fair is over and the
peasants start homewards, driving the
cattle before them. The sheep and
pigs have mostly been sold to butch.
ers from the neighboring towns. and
are treated with little consideration
being expedited on their way with
many cruel blows and kicks. A pig
that is thoroughly refractory is seized
by the tail and one ear, stuffed into
a sack and slung over mans back.
head downwards, as giving less trou.
BILE in that position. Turkeys and
ducks, painting for water, are packed
into hampers so small that one won.
ders how many Of them will survive
the journey.
On the way through the town a
good deal Of the money taken at the
fair is laid out at the booths.
Carts that have come filled with
calves and pigs return laden with
terra-cotta pots for oil and wicker
covered bottles for wine. 1t is the
chief holiday and merrymaking OF
the year to many Of these simple
minded. hard-working peasants.
E. r. MAxWELL-LYTE.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10

have balconies overlooking the plain,
and 1t Is thrilling to stand at an open
window long before dawn and to lis
ten for the distant murmur that tells
of an approaching multitude. as yet
invisible in the morning mists. BY
degrees, as the light strengthens, one
can make out the long white ribbon
like roads that cross the level plain
and mount the hill from various d.
rections. Strings of figures are NOV
Ing along these roads, all with one OBJ
jective-the field outside the walls,
where from time immemorial the fair
has been held. The men and women
are mostly on foot or on mule-back;
but there are also carts with creaking
wheels drawn by oxen, which contain
whole families of fifteen or twenty
souls. Smaller carts are harnessed
to donkeys and little hand-carts are
filled with every variety of live stock
for sale. The carts enter by one Of
the great gates and traverse the town,
and pass out of another gate close to
the market-field, but the pedestrians
and the long string Of white cattle
take short cuts through the olive
yards.
There is hum of voices on the air,
the shutting tramp Of the oxen. the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10

tinkling of bells, the soft padding o,
bare feet; but when the sun has sent
one shaft of light over the hillside all
other sounds are lost in the wild clang
of bells that heralds the approach of
day. The whole hillside awakens into
life, ana In the freshening breeze the
tips of the olive branches are silvery
en-. Under the dark archways and
up the steep paved streets climb the
carts with their heavy loads, and
there is much shouting and shutting
as the oxen and mules struggle and
slip In their efforts to gain a firm
foothold. They must hurry on, for
the fair opens at six, and already the
peddlers have set up their booths in
the open spaces in front of the
churches and in the Piazza.
Passing out of the road by the Spell
10 Gate, the animated scene on the
field below comes into view. and.
looking over the seething mass of
people and animals, one is strongly
struck by the bright effect of color
prevalent everywhere. The simmer
ing mass of hundreds of milk white
oxen waiting patiently to be sold,
their heads gay with scarlet fillets and
tassels, the women in blue skirts,
white linen shirts and gay handker-
chiefs, the children in. crimson or
scarlet petticoats with white sleeves
and headgear and large green and red
umbrellas. all help to make veritable
feast of color.
Besides the huge horned oxen so
priced for farm work, there are milk
white cows, and calves with large,
pathetic eyes, whole fiocks of noun
tain sheep, under the care of an old,
gray-bearded herdsman in goat-skin
coat and buskins, leaning patriarchal-
ly on long staff. There are black
and white goats tethered to stakes
and necessarily butting one another,
while shy little girls try in vain to
keep refractory pigs in order. Hard
bargains are driven on "scudi," an
outsider usually acting as go-between.
When the price Is agreed upon, he
seizes hand of each of the contract.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10

my father has been sufferer from sick
headache for the last twenty five years and
never found any relief until he began
taking your Cascarets. Since he has
begun taking Cascarets he has never had
the headache. They have entirely cured
him. Cascarets do what you recommend
them to do. I will give you the privilege
OF using his name. "-E. M. Dickson,
IIao Resiner St., W. Indianapolis, Ind.
Pleasant Palatabe. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good Newer Sicken. Weaken or Cripe.
me 26c 20 Nsvs. sod y bulk. The gsa-
cure q your money back.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10

peaceful hillside, midway be-
tween the fertile Umbrian plain
and the barren heights of
Monte Subasio, has an inde-
'crlbable charm for all who bend
their steps thither to visit the famous
Shrine Of ST. Francis. The white
towers and domes rise out Of sea
OF dusky olives, 1t is encircled with
massive old walls crowned with a ru-
ined castle. and entered only through
It's battlemented medieval gateways.
1t Is guarded on the side that drops
abruptly towards the plain by the for
Titled monastery, whose mighty but
tresses and long lines of arcades
form so picturesque a feature in the
landscape.
The beautiful churches. converts
and palaces of Assist are all built of
a fine creamy stone, quarried hard by:
stone that is veined with rose and
gold, and seems to hold the sunlight.
The dwelling houses in the main
street, with their solid masonry.
pointed arches and narrow windows,
date mostly from a time when Assist
was liable to attacks from her war
like neighbors, Perugia and Foligno,
and when fire and sword ravaged her
fair beauty. St. Francis must have
trodden this street seven Centuries
ago; but 1t is in the olive woods
round the Convent of San Damiano
and on the stony track leading to the
Hermitage of the Carceri that his
memory is allabiding.
At the beginning of October each
year Assist wakes into unwonted ac-
tivity for the Feast of st. Francis.
The religious festival Of the Saint is
held on the 4th. when the townsfolk
and. clerics from the neighborhood
and visitors from Perugia throng the
services in the frescoed Lower Church
OF st. Francis. But 1t is on the 9Th
that the country people pour into the
city to attend the great annual Cat.
tie Fair. Many Of them come from
afar and start overnight, snatching
an hour of rest and sleep by the road
side. Nearly all the houses at Assist
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Terrible Suffering
Eczema All over Baby's sody.

when my baby was four months
old his face broke out with eczema,
and at sixteen months Of age. his face,
hands and arms were In a dreadful
state. The eczema spread all over his
body. We had to put mask or cloth
over his face and tie up his hands.
Finally we gave him Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and in a few months he was en-
tirely cured. Today he is a healthy
boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis. Barring, Maine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood dis
eases and builds up the system.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
The Secret of Health

astO OO~s CT VI ttSuithi
is well known to users of
HOstetter's Stomach Bitters.
They know from exper-
fence that it not only
makes health but pre-
serves it as well. Surely,
then, the Bitters is the
medicine you need to re-
store your appetite, tone
the stomach, correct bill
Gus spells and make life a
pleasure. 1t is also excel
lent in cases of Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Colds & Grippe.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Old Acauaintances. A

mrs. Won Queer says that in a pre-
vious existence she was stray cat
In a medieval alley" That's funny.
I wonder II she recalls the gentleman
in the purple velvet doublst who
opened the easement In the castle
tower and flung bootjack at herr
That was mel"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
S4PT ar Z1zf GAI7ZE E4ZP

UN lie ancient city of Assist, on it's
peaceful hillside, midway be-
tween the fertile Umbrian plain
and the barren heights Of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Tho Perfect Arm.

Measurements Of perfect arm are
"a follows: The upper arm must be
one-third shorter than the forearm.
The circumference Of the upper arm
should be thirteen inches, the fore
arm nine inches and the wrist six
lnchss.--Nsw Idea Woman's NagA,
dina
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Le, un,Ioren be nsppx.

Do not try to make men Of your
boys or women Of your girls, says
Orison SWEET Marden in Success Maya
zine. 1t is not natural. Love them.
Make home just as happy place as
possible and give them rein, freedom.
There is nothing sadder in life than
the child who has been robbed of its
childhood.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Tne BOYS Dilemma

IT'S awfully hard" says the Phi.
iosopher of Folly. 'for boy to choose
between getting good reputation
and having little fun out of life."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Varied interests.

what we want" said the citizen.
''is an era Of economy"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum:
but there is always bound to be
more or less alteration about who
ehnN d. the eo~no-,izinp
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-03-10
Nature Study.

Nov, Tommie, what do you see in
the suburbs besides grass, trees. and
flowers?" people wots runnin' to
catch their trains"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-10

In this building 100 students
during the school term take their
meals three times daily. It is tbs
largest dining hall for Golorcd stu
dents anywhere in the world. The
building also contains an assembly
room with seating capacity Of $500,
a teachers dining room with accom-
modations for 200, kitchens, and q
large bakery which supplies the
needs Of the school and Of the instl-
tute community. The tables in the
dining hall are neatly arranged and
decorated with flowers, and it is a
most interesting sight to see the
whole student body at q meal. The
next session Of the Tuskegee Normal
and Industrial Institute opens Tues
day, September 18th.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-10
Grand Tabernacle
GaIilean Fishermen
ADOPTS NEW CONSTITUTION &
PLANS FOR REHABILITATING
ORDER AFTER RECEIVERSHH'
WAS LIFTED FROM ENDOWN
MENT DEPARTMENT.

Baltimore, Md, August 9.-The
hfty-tifth annual session Of the Ma
tional Grand Tabernacle Of the Cali
lean Fishermen adjourned last Fri
day after a four days session in
this city. The next session will
be held in Wilmington, Del. Dur
ing the session a new constitution
was adopted, and plans for rehabili-
tating the order after the receiver
ship from the endowment depart
ment and the bank Of the order has
been lifted were adopted The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Columbus Gordon, Baltimore, M
tional grand ruler; Nathaniel Jones,
Washington, vice grand ruler; Mrs.
l.. A. Wilmore, New York, associate
grand ruler; Mrs. Annie G.. Heath.
Baltimore, grand financial secretary;
WIS. Hattie e. Troy, Harrisburg,
Pa, grand recording secretary; Mrs.
Jennie B. Brown, Washington, grand
corresponding secretary; Macauley
Dorsey, Baltimore, grand treasurer,
vice Joseph p. Evans, declined a re-
election; John r. Hill, Columbus, O.,
grand orator; Wallace Curtis. Wash
ineton, Grand chaplTn; Miss Medora
Watts, Norfolk, Va, frand con-
ductress; Mrs. Hannah Johnson,
Richmond, Va, grand inner guard,
and J. f. Henry, Cambridge, Md,
grand outer guard.
Rev. John II. DickersoH, one Of the
most prominent A. VI. e. ministers
in Florida, is undergoing treatm ent
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. lie
js also grand master Of the MaSOns
| in Florida.