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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
At $3.50

All Suits that were $l4.5O
TO $3.50. Splendid serges
and tweed mixtures. Good
assortment of sizes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
Store Open Wednesday Night Closed
All Day Thursday, Thanksgiving Day
A Profusion of
Thanksgiving
NeedfuLs

Awaits you here in every department.
Necessary essentials and the more lux
urious appointments for both personal
and home beautifying reach out ap-
pealinglyfrom every counter and fixture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
DRYSDALE
AT 29c Box of
3 Cakes

High grade Toilet Soap that
usually sells for 45c. Violet, hello
trope, rose and lilac odors. Most
attractive package.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
DRYSDALE
Won1en'S Fine
Sweaters

Heavy Shaker knit roll collar
or open neck, white, grey, red,
brown, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50. Lind
loft Sweaters, $500 and $3.50.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
Dancing Pumps

dancing Pumps
WOMEN'S h lite
calf. black satin. velvet,
patent leather--$2.5O.,
GIRLS ankle strap,
patent or gun metal -
$500. 1925, $3.50.
BOYS patent leath-
er--$l.50.
MEN'S--gun metal--
$500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
APP[EWHTE HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE Birmingham Man Has Face Shaved by Car Wheels
 and Loses Toes

Bay Mnette, March 24-(Special)-Es- caping tragic and instant death only by hairs breadth was the good fortune of J. A. Applewhite, representive of Birmingham produce company, when he fell between the cars of the Fort Mrr- gan train this morning at the station at Stapleton, this county.
 Applewhite appears to have been off the train and was attempting to catch it while it was moving, when he was thrown between the cars For an in stant it appeared that he must be ground to pieces under the train. The wheels of the cars. however, cut the right side of his face, misplaced his right shoulder and cut off several toes of his right foot. He was brought to this place where he was given temporary attention, but was taken to his home in Birmingham On No. 1, where he will receive further atten- ton. MT. Applewhite has been in the county some time purchasing sweet po- tatoes for the Birmingham firm and was on his way to the county seat from the lower end of the county when the acci- dent occurred. Nothing of a serious na- ture is expected to result from the wounds received, but several weeks will be required to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
LID GOES ON TIGHT
 DOWN IN MOBILE Gulf City Is Absolutely Dry Following Receipt of the
 Governors Letter

Mobile, March 2k(SpecaD-Fifteen minutes after the receipt of Governor 70 Meals order to the sheriff and county solicitor, every blind tiger in the city was closed up tight, as far as the sale of intoxicating liquor is concerned, the of ficials declare that the prohibition laws will be enforced to the letter.
 In view of the fact that it is practically Impossible to secure a conviction under the prohibition laws before jury, a number of injunctions have been gotten out and served and subsequent violations of the liquor laws will result in the vio- lators being brought into court on the charge of contempt. The lid is on good and tight here tonight and the result is the greatest drought since the enactment of the statewide law.
 The vari-colored bottles Of many shapes and sizes that graced the back bars of the booze emporiums have mysteriously disappeared and it is asserted by both the sheriff and the county solicitor that sale of liquor in Mobile county is legal ized by the legislature.
 That the liquor sellers are badly wor- ried over the new condition of affairs is plainly evident, although number have expressed the belief that the closing of the saloons is but a temporary move and that all will be serene within the course of a few days. General satisfac- tion is expressed with the order, the con census of opinion being that if the law is really objectionable to a majority of the people the best way to get rid of it is to enforce it to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
JOHN GAYNOR IS
 MADE 4 FREE MAN

Atlanta. March 24.-Decrept and broken in health by Hines and long time in prison, John F. Gaynor, who, with Benjamin D. Greene, was convict ed of embezzlement from the govern ment in connection with harbor i'm provements at Savannah Ga, took the paupers oath late today and walked out free man. The oath released Gay nor, as it did Captain Greene, from any obligation to pay the government the s5T5,OO0 fine imposed on them in con- nection with their prison sentences. 1t also marked the end of the Greene Gaynor litigation in the United States courts which has extended over 12 years. t -st. t
 When Commissioner Colquit an
 nounced that he was free, Colonel Gay nor acted dazed.
 And l don't have to go back to iail any more eh?" he inquired. ~s H
 As Gaynor turned to leave the stand his attorney T. B. Fielder, asked him where he was going. -A-is. N
 ITO get something to eat" was Gay- nor's laconic- answer..s,i He will spend tonight at local hotel and will leave for his home al Syracuse, .nY., some time tomorrow. ..i 7. sY stN8N' g z ID Gaynor's .hearing~was. brief, only the perfunctory questions necessary to show that he had no money or prop erty concealed. being asked. Several times he forgot himself in his answers. At one time when Assistant District Attorney Erwin sought to identify hiIl as the same man who was indicted, tried and sentenced for embezzlement and other charges Gaynor broke in with: ts ls -~st Yes. yes, they accused me of so many things that 1 know d-d little about them"
 Again when asked about his fortune and the disposition of it. he replied
 that 1t had all gone to the devil"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
NORMAN E. MACK
 SAYS MOT ME-

Hot Springs, Ark, March 24.-In an interview here today Norman E. Mack, chairman of the national democratic committee, said to an Associated Press representative:
 Let me tell you something. l am like every other man in New York state who has the slightest chance of be- ing selected for the office of United States senator. We are all receptive candida tes. But l know that 1 am not going to be selected for senator
 That was all settled before I came to Hot Springs. l am more familiar with the situation there than the fel- lows that write about me, and l will tell you this without hesitation, that ] am not going to be chosen senator"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
MILLS PLANS HIKES
 FOR SOLDIEReB BOYS

Galveston, Tex March '24.-General Mills is preparing to send the men on several hikes down the island on which Galveston is situated. As the island is 30 miles long the soldiers will ex- perience many of the difficulties ana discomforts to be encountered on long march. They will be sent away hrst in regiments and later the general will take the entire brigade on hike. The brigade has settled down to routine camp. life with drilling morning and evening.
 The Third regiment. composed or coast artillery men from posts in the vicinity of New York city, were ex- cused from drill today because all 12 companies were in the hands of the surgeons being inculcated against ty- phoid. As the regiments encamped are already up to their full war strength In number, no recruits are expected to be sent here -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Achievements for Rebels

Del Rio, Texas, March 24.-lt was learned here today that during Wednesday night. between 50 and 109 unarmed Mexicans crossed the Rio Crande near Del Rio to join the in- surrectionists. Revolutionary sympa- thzers here state that these men se- cured ammunition in Del Rio and that guns were provided for ill advance on the Mexican side. Two troops of Mex ican soldiers are in pursuit. Las Nacas, opposite Del Rio, is being barricaded to resist attack from a large force of revolutionsts said 10 be in the noun tains a short distance southwest of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Sixteen Men Jailed

Monterey, Mex March 24.-SiXteen men were taken from a Mexican International train here last night by the authorities and placed in jail in the belief that they are revolutionary sympathizers attempt ing to mobilize in this place. Wednesday night six men with tickets from Tampico, Mexico, to San Antonio, Texas, were ar rested, and Tuesday the drag-net secured two who were said to have come from Lower California Every day for a month passengers have been taken from trains 10 jail without exclamation. The total is believed to have reached into the hundreds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
RUSSO-CH|NESE WAR THREATENS War Cloud in Asia Is
 Fast Becoming Ominous

[ St. Petersburg, March 24--Russia is on
 the point of addressing 10 China an ulti-
 matum fixing a date for entire satisfac-
 ton of her demands.
 The Chinese replies to Russias success
 sve notes dealing with the demands of
 Russia in Mongolia have been described
 by the Chinese government as concilatory
 but the text in each case has been un- satisfactory to Russia because it has evaded the points at issue. The last Chinese note received by the tablishment of a consulate at sKobdo, whereas Russia actually. demanded it's location at .Sharasumo to which place the Chinese transferred the administra- tive seat of the district | Thet Chinese reply also attempts to limit Russias rights In trade to articles
 of foreign origin. whereas the treaty spe- cifies that aRussia's right in this respect extends to merchandise of any origin
 and coming from any country. This reply. in effect also denies the right of the Russians to trade in tea, which is one of Russias most important contentious. 1t also proposes to place
 Russian tradesmen on equal conditions with natives This would subject Rus
 sians to taxes and imposts not completed by the treaty.
 | The Novoe Vreyma, in leading ar- tce which betrays the irritation of the government, accuses the Chinese of
 mockery and demands that an ultima
 tum with fixed term for it's satisfaction
 be sent to China.
 London, March 24-Private cables re- ceived by London business houses from | representatives in the far east today are disquieting. They assert that it is ex- pected that Russia will soon declare war against China. The rates at Lloyds to cover risks in case of 'hostilities for four weeks jumped to 10 guineas per cent. On the other hand, the latest advice3 from European capitals indicate gen eral belief that the tension between the countries has lessened
 St. Petersburg, March 24-An official
 dispatch to the government from Pekin today states that China remains obstinate regarding the question of freedom of Rus sian trade in Mongolia, maintaining that
 Russia is entitled merely to import noa- Chinese goods and exports local products.
 The dispatch adds.that apparently the
 Chinese government intends to prolong
 the negotiations in the hopse that Russia will back down.
 Vladivostock, March ,24-Persistent ru- mors are current here that mobilization of troops soon will be ordered. The l families of railroad employees on the Rus sian eastern lines are preparing to de-
 part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Local Items

wreath of flowers from the superin- tendent and the distinction of having a corporation pay his funeral expenses were the late rewards of an old darlSy who died Thursday night. Uncle Dave Bell has been in the employ of the Woodward Iron company for over 20 consecutive years and his faithfulness and servitude have merited these expressions of appre- citation.
 The bill of exceptions was filed Friday in the case of John Honeycutt vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, which will be appealed to the. supreme court. The jury awarded $3G0 damages to Honeycutt for personal ia- juries sustained from being knocked oft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Hilliard Discusses Socialism

The programme for the Hilliard Liter ary society for yesterday afternoon prov ed to be an interesting one. It consisted of a debate on the question: Resolved that socialistic form of government would be of benefit 10 the United States, ' with Leon Israel and Prior Grant rep resenting the affirmative side, and Or vile Coston and Robert Green taking the negative. Grant made a well pointed argument in favor of the socialistic form of government and Coston delivered an equally good speech against such an in novation. The rejoinder was good on both sides. but the opinion of the judges favored the leaders of the negative side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Pratt City News

A baseball game between the Eagles from Birmingham was played yesterda at the local ground and resulted in victory for the Eagles by a score O s to ].
 The game was well played throu gh out and was witnessed by a larg crowd who cheered the local team t victory. The batteries were.
 Eagles, English. Alexander an, O'Brien; Bijou, Stewart and Jones.
 Church Services
 There will be services at all tn churches Sunday. At the Methods church special revival services will be held by Rev. James o. Hanes, tn evangelist. The weeks work will b revised and all interested are urged t be present. There will be congre gational meeting of the members q the Baptist church and all member are earnestly requested to attend tn II o'clock service. A proposition froi one of the members is to be con sidered.
 Personal
 Capt. Jack Thomas of the Ensley Pratt postoffice has been granted leave of absence for 30 days and wi leave in a few days for a visit nortl
 S. T. Key has gone to Hurtsboro o business trip.
 Mrs. Lula Cone and daughters q Mulga are visiting friends in Pra} City.
 Mrs A. S. Tubbs of Cordova is wis iting her sister, Mrs. H. M. Bennett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
BOILER BLOWS NEGRO
 INTO FRAGMENTS

Augusta, Ga, March 24.-A boiler ex- plosion in a Southern railway construc- tion camp at o'clock this morning caused the death of two negroes and seriously injured two white men. The water in the boiler became too low
 Harry Trapp, coored. was blown into fragments; Press Somers also was killed, and D. c. Wike, a white man, and " A. Vowell of Columbia. s. C., superintendent of construction. also white, were injured.
 The boiler was blown 200 feet from the trestle and landed in the middle of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
BANKHEAD VISITS
 MOBILE DISTRICT

Mobile, March 24.-(Special)-Se tor John H. Bankhead reached the city this afternoon for the purpose, he says. of visiting R. w. Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio This afternoon the senator was taken for a trip on the river and the question of a bridge, for which a bill recently passed Congress, explained to him. He is the guest of MT Taylor this evening and will leave for the north al midnight. It is un- derstood that he intends to proceed di- rect to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25

one of the defendants cars and the de- fendant is now appealing the suit
 c. B. Hays. president of the United States Cast Iron Pipe company and sev- eral directors. who were expected to ar rive in Birmingham Thursday night, are likely 10 be in Bessemer any day soon on an inspection of the "big pipe shops. Local officials have been looking for the party for some time and all is in read mess for the reception of these important officials.
 c. B. Wilburn. superintendent of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road was in Bessemer Friday to make an important investigation connected with the local line.
 Preparations are being made to beautify the courthouse lawn in front of the clty clerks office. A wagon load of dirt mas been hauled for the levelling of the pat and tiie lawn will be re-sodded and plant ed with flowers and will be as attractive as the grounds on the Eighteenth street side, adjoining the fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Personal
SEEK TO REMEDY.
 LABOR SHORTAGE

Meridian, Miss, March 24.-In an .effol to relieve the shortage of labor, M. { Moore, secretary of the board of trad iaas written to the department. of con merce and labor seeking assistance in til diversion of immigrants to this sectioI The shortage is said to seriously interfei with contractors in bidding for jobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Announcements

Saturday being the Feast of the An nunciation, the Rev. o. O.. Adams Will conduct special services at the Trmty Episcopal church at 10 o'clock SaturdaE, morning.
 The Roberts School Improvement asso- citation held their first meeting or the year at the home of the president, MS J. Fred Robertsons Friday afternoon. Plans were discussed for the obtaining of sufficient money to install drinking fountains in the Roberts school and the society decided to present the "Old Malo Convention in tlc auditorium or the High school The best dramatic talent of the city will be in demand and tne cast will no doubt include many or the belles of the younger set.
 Mrs W. D. Taylor was the hostess or the last of series of IS games played by the Neighborhood Bridge club. A new series will be started with the next meet ing when several new members VIII pc admitted, at the home of Mrs. w. J.. Carter.
 Personals
 Miss Catherine Coniff of Birmingham is the house guest of Miss Florie Llttle' Miss Lillian Jarvis has returned rom short visit to Eutaw, Ala.
 E. c. Bingham of Tuscaloosa spen' Friday in Bessemer with friends.
 Ray T. Murphy has sufficiently re- covered from his recent illness to leave the Robinson hospital.
 Misses Emma Hunter, Anne Napors and Bessie Mccoy with Messrs, Peters John Sessions, S. Kellman and d. E. West, all of Waylene. Ala, are Vis- iting Bessemer. They are en route 10 Birmingham to attend the next session of the Eastern Stars
 Mrs. Bozeman. who was expected to return with her sister, Mrs. w. D ray Tor, from Meridian, Miss, was detained by the illness of her little son.
 Mrs ". B. Lawson and children are the guests of Mrs. Lawson's parents MT and Mrs. A. S. Carrel. at thelr home on Sixteenth street,
 Mrs H. l.. Stone of Meridian, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. C. D. Randle at her home on Dartmouth avenue
 Clara Smitherman, the little niece of MT and Mrs. George w. Jones, IS Ill with measles at their home.
 Mrs. H. C. Campbell of Feeders mas returned from visit to her parents at RoyleS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
MIR. AND MRS. TAFT
 GIVE A MUSICALE

Washington, March 24-The President and Mrs. Taft entertained large con- pany tonight at the White House, the occasion taking the form of musicale, the performers being Alex Heinemann, the German baritone, Miss Lily Ormond. inezzo soprano of Boston and Miss Alma Spensyel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Explosion Wrecks Offices

Columbus, Ind, March 24.-An explosio wrecked the offices of the Caldwell Drake Manufacturing company here ear today, causing a loss estimated at moi than 5000. No one was injured as tf offices and plant are located a mi northeast of the city and were deser ed at the time of the explosion, t cause of which is a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Injured Man From Bay Minette

J. AS Applewhite, who was badly in Birmingham last night and carried to the South Highlands infirmary in Lige Loy's ambulance. MT. Applewhite was injured while trying to board a train. He sus- tained a mashed fcot, a broken collar bone and a cut on the head. While his injuries are painful they are not consid- cred serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
MUCH OPPOSITION ID REASSESSMENT Property Owners Making a
 Vigorous Protest MATTER IS LIVE WIRE Matrons' Club Entertained By Mrs. c. D. WOOdrow-E. s. Kennedy
 Is Surprised With Birth
 day Smoker

Bessemer. March 24.-(SpeciaD-Whe the books of the city of Bessemer were audited recently by MT. McNutt, an ex- pert accountant, he found deficit of over s40o0O in the city treasury. In making his final report to the city coun- cil he made some suggestions as to how the deficit might be remedied, and con- cluded his report with these words: If the people would tell the truth about their property, there would be no de- fieit"
 The action of the city council in mak- ng an appropriation of 500 for the prop CT assessment of the property of the city has called forth a vigorous protest from some of the property holders who re- quested the mayor to veto the meas ure This brought an equally vigorous reply from the mayor who stated his veto powers were limited, and suggested that the measure rather met his approval as it did not seek to increase the taxes in a general way but merely to make pro- visions for the equalization of the as- sessments and that the sole purpose of the action of the city council was to as- sess all property holders alike whether they be great or small
 The question is being discussed pro and con. and, like all others has two sides and there are many who conscien- tiously oppose the proposed measure. Ac- cording to the statement of the mayor the matter will lay over until next meet nig night and that the people would be given an opportunity to speak on the subject. fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
Peach Crop Killed

Chattanooga. March 24.-tSpecial.)1 Advices from the north Georgia fru'
 belt today assert that the frost of laI night played the finishing touch upd the crops. The cold last night was al companied by terrific wind. It is bi lieved that not a single peach orcha1 is saved although hopes are entertalnd for the apple crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-25
SENAT PASSES SMITH
 BILL 0YERW HELMlNGLY
,CoNTINUEp FROM PAGE n

Kilby amendment which prevailed by a vote of 16 to 12.
 Senator Stevens then offered such an amendment as would allow the city of Mobile eight more saloons than would be allowed under the basis of one saloon for every 1000 population. The amend ment was adopted by a vote of B to 12.
 Senator Justice offered an amendment to allow the state 30 per centum of the revenue and the city and county 35 per oentum each.
 Senator Stevens proposed a substitute amendment to make the division 20 per centum for the state and 40 per centum for the city and county. The funds in question were those which are to come from licensing saloons, not dispensaries.
 Several senators spoke pro and con, the substitute amendment. which, when put to a vote prevailed Is to z.