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Smyrna times., 1911-01-18
Or. Quigg to Lecture Club Women

The Chairman of Literature, Miss
Lefty, has secured DR.. Howard T.
Quigg, of Milford. DEL, to lecture
before the Club on Friday afternoon,
January goth. on 1.-The Message Of
Socrates to the Present. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1911-01-18
Death of Miss Belinda Harper

Cbeswold. Jan 17.-Miss belinda
Harper, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Harper, near Leipsic,
died Saturday. She had measles and
developed pneumonia. Funeral SER
vices were held from her parents
home on Tuesday afternoon at 1.SO
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Milton
McCann and Rev. F. S. Barrett.
Interment at Leipsic M. E. Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1911-01-18

Miss Margaret Stahl viii Give Inter
pretaton of Strongheart' at
Opera House for High School
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Lew Dockstader

Stage folk as a rule are so bound up in their own calling that they usually have very little time to devote to the hap penings of the day and the topics of the time, and for many of them their reading is confined to the Dramatic Mirror and similar publications, which might In q way be termed trade papers," Quite the contrary, however, is the case of Lew Dockstader, the minstrel man, who Is to be al the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight. with his Twentieth Century minstrels. Dockstader's speciality has ai- ways consisted of jokes and quips on the current news of the day. especially of po- litical topics, and this has necessitated his being an omniverous reader of the daily newspapers. There Is no one on the stage and few in other walks of life who possess a more comprehensive knowl- edge of political conditions and a wider acquaintance all over the country among politicians and statesmen than does this same Lew Dockstader. Possibly he has been catered to and has come in contact with political leaders primarily through the fact that he has never seemed to take them seriously. and has always been ready to ''crack jokes about them and their idiosyncrasies, and secondly, be- cause he is a good fellow well met. His acquaintanceship among them is so wide that he now proposes to write book dealing with politics. the title for which will be Statesmen Who Have Met Me. ' This book will consist mostly of anecdotes and funny things with which the come dian associates the public men with whom he has come in contact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
PROFESSOR WANTS
 BIRTHS RESTRICTED

Cambridge, Mass, February 19.-De- claring that the family exists for the purpose of controlling the number of children and insuring adequate sup port for those that are born and that no one should have more children than he can support decently Prof. T. N. Carver. the Harvard economist and so- ciologist, in a statement published to- day opposes the recent argument for large families made by President Finer itus Charles W. Eliot of Harvard uni- versity.
 Professor Carver wants more restric- tions on the birth rate.
 "Whoever makes the statement" said Dr. Carver. that no restriction of the birth rate can be supported by eco monies is certainly not taking the point of view of most economists. Marriage itself is nothing more or less than an economic contrivance to control the birth rate. Its purpose is to make ev- cry person responsible for the offspring he produces.
 Certainly no economist will admi. that a man should have children be- fore he is qualified to support them. In cases where a man persisted in hav- ing more children than he could sup port, more than his salary would care for, I suppose the state would look out for the extra children"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
POSSE FAILS ID
 FIND ANY BANDITS

Gainesville, Ga, February 19.-After jail tonight to start on the trail of three men believed to be members of the gang which held up and robbed the Southern railway fast mail train near White Sul- phur Springs early yesterday morning. the manhunt was suddenly called off by the officers in charge. It was stated that a fresh start would be made early to- morrow morning under the direction of J. w. Connolly, chief special agent of the Southern railroad, who will arrive here tonight.
 While the officers here are reluctant to discuss any information, 1t Is learned they have reliable clews to the identity of the bandits and arrests are expected in the next day or two. Suspicion still points to three men who were seen skulk- ing into town early this morning. These rlen were followed by several citizens. but when one of the strangers turned on his shadows and showed fight they re- treated and the strangers made their cape. It is believed that the officers at work on the case have information as to their whereabouts.
 Several posses which have been SCOUT ing the country around the scene of tho hold-up all day returned to the city to night and reported a fruitless hunt. The county is hilly and heavily wooded and affords excellent means for the robbers to cover their tracks. In addition 1t has been raining all day and the man-huntlng dogs have been unable to pick up any scent. It is believed, however, the bandits are in this section of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
RECORD IS MADE
 FOR FAST TRAVEL

New York, February 19.-A record Tn fast long distance travel by train was made on the arrival here tonight of Charles G. Gates. son of John W. Gates, the New York financier, who completed s dash of nearly 5000 miles across the continent to obtain expert treatment for a case of blood poisoning. The first re- port. given out on arrival of the train at the Grand Central station 1t n:49 o clock tonight, was that MT Gates was m A better condition than when he started on the hurried trip east. pr. Fellows Davis, the physician who met him, sald that there was no immediate danger ana if the case went no worse than he eX- pected MT. Gates might be himself again in a few weeks.
 To be precise. chain of fast trains carried MT. Gates over 29S9 miles of track in IS hours, including all of the several stops which are necessary for changing engines, switching, etc. This is an aver age for the whole distance of 37 miles an hour, counting stops.
 The fastest time ever made from Chi cago to New York is that oe MT. Gates train in 16 hours and 49 minutes. The eastbound trip has never been made under 1T hours, although the westbound record has been IS hours and minutes The portion of the trip covered Tn fastest time was between Toledo and Cleveland, when 10S miles were covered in 97 min utes. The last leg of the journey over the New York Central lines from Albany was made in exactly a mile minute, notwithstanding time taken to change from steam to electric locomotion at High Bridge.
 Mir Gates was so alarmed over the in- lection of a bruise on his leg while trav- cling in the west last week that he of- fered s5OOO for special train fare to New York for treatment. He started at Yuma, Ariz. Thursday afternoon.
 Although confined to his bed in one of the five special cars on the train, Mr. Gates was in a cheerful mood upon his arrival here and in as good a condition, Dr. Davis said, as could be expected. He explained that MT. Gates suffered sim liar bruise two years ago and had had so much trouble from infection that time he did not desire to take the slightest chance in his present trouble He was removed tonight to his Madison avenue home, where consultation of physicians was held over his case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
 GOVERNMENT REPORT ON PONATE TROUBLE

Berlin, February 19.-The government publishes lengthy report concerning the rising of natives In Ponate, Caroline islands. It has to do with the more recent operations in that island where several months ago four Euroreans and five friendly natives were killed. The Ger man cruisers Emden, Cormorant and Planet were dispatched to the scene of the trouble and later the Nuremberg re- placed the Planet. On January 24 accord ing to the latest report, marines from the cruisers attacked a fortified position Of the insurgents on lofty cliff
 They routed and dispersed the enemy
 The Germans lost five killed, including one lieutenant, and seven wounded Since this engagement many insurgents, includ- ing six ringleaders, have come in and surrendered owing to hunger.
 Detachments of the troops are securing the island in the expectation of capturing the others. It Is further announced that the operations are nearly completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
THREATEN HEADS OF
 FEDERAL TREASURY
MacVeagh and Assistants Receive Sensational
 Letters

Washington February 19.-(Special)- Secret service men are seeking to trace the writers of letters threatening the lives of the heads of the treasury depart ment and of Senator Reed Shoot, chair man of the Senate committee on printing, for their attempts to introduce power presses at the bureau of engraving ana printing. which have been received by those officials. The letters are sepsa- tional in character. and promise trouble for the officials unless they cease their agitation for the power presses.
 Filled with the direst threats, the let ters have been pouring in on the officials for the last two weeks. Director Ralph of the bureau of engraving and printing, has been made the target for most of the threats, but Senator Shoot, Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh, Assistant Secre- tary Andrews and other officials also have received several of them.
 Each Of the letters are penned in different hand writing, said the officials, but all contain the same threats and seem to be inspired by the same mind. The of f1cials think they were written by several people working together.
 Unless the agitation against the power
 
 eide to let the contracts for the engrav- ing to private concerns, say the treas- ury heads. They have assured the em- ployes of the bureau that no one will lose his position because of the proposed introduction of the presses.
 You big swollen-headed bluffer,'' reads one of the letters, your days are mum bered, so take warning. The whole bureau has a disgust for you. A man who would do injustice to his fellow men and fe- male employees for self-nterest is no good, and you better look out you don't get your block knocled off some dark night. for you have some bitter enemies, and you may land behind the bars before we're done with you Respectfully Skull and Cross Bones."
 Secretary MacVeagh, Director Ralph, with Senator Shoot and Assistant Secre- tary Andrews have held several confer enees over T compared the ones each received. They have agreed that the letters were penned by disgruntle1 mployes of the bureau of engraving and printing. and that they do not represent the sentiment of the employees generally.
 Senator Shoot says:
 ''If I thought the letters had any sig nificance, I would call in the police. But realize that they were sent by irrespon- sible persons. I always make 1t rule to pay no attention to anonymous letters of this kind. We will go ahead with the work at the bureau just as before, ig- noring the threats"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
PORTUGUESE NAVY
 AGAIN THREATENS

Lisbon, February 19.-Relations be- tween the government and the navy have again reached almost the break ing point because of a demand by the navy for the reinstatement and the appointment to the command of the battleship Almirante Refs of Capt. Jose Cereio. one of the naval heroes of the revolution. who had been pensioned off the active list by former President Franco on account of his disloyal at titude.
 The minister of marine objects to Captain Cereio holding this command as he belieN es such a concession would be tantamount to placing the gov ernment in the hands of the extremists, who are supporting the naval officers in their demands. The navy has expressed q determination to remove the minister of marine. Amaro Azavedo Comes, by force. and the minister of the interior, Antonio Almedia. who is very popular, has exhausted every argument to ln- duee the extremists to exercise pa tience, pointing out that such step would result inevitably in civil war. The extremists. however. stand firm.
 The government is contemplating contracting a loan to indemnify the foreign and religious congregations to which has been accorded the ch oice or restoration of their property or an in- demnity. For the most part the con gregations have chosen to be repaid in money as the new law of separa- ton does not permit of the wearing of the habit or living in community. It Is estimated that there are SO of these esta blishments in the country. valued at several million dollars. The proposed loan would be paid off gradually, as the properties were disposed of to pur- chasers.
 Jose Azedo, formerly minister of for eign affairs, and Coutinho Chagas, als9 a former member of the monarch1st cabinet, have been expelled on the ground that their presence in Portugal would constitute a danger for the new institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
LIST PERMISSIBLE
 EXPLOSIVES GIVEN

Washington, February 19.-A list of "permissible'' explosives, tested by the bureau of mines at its testing plant at Pittsburg, is given in a circular issued by that bureau. The paper also contains u long summary of speculations advised for the prevention of explosions. The bureau of mines definition of the term ''permis- sible explosives Is as follows:
 An explosive is called permissible ex- plosive when it is similar in all respects to the sample that passed certain tests by the national bureau of mines and when 1t Is used in accordance with the conditions prescribed by that bureau"
 Permissible explosives" 1t is declared, "give a short and relatively cool flame that is less likely to ignite infammable gas or coal dust than is the larger and hotter flame of dynamite or the longer and much more lasting flames of black powder" Whether an explosive has the good qualities of the former can only be determined by testing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
FOR RENT

City heat turned on as you do gas and water. Plenty of clean healthful warmth with out your making. The most modernly equipped. The only rented property of this char acter in the city. Seventy-five dollars per month. Call up w. B. Leedy & Co.,, or Smith Gull lom & O., for automobile to call for you to show you the Cullom apartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
PRESIDENT HEARS
 MISS BOOTH SPEAK

Washington, February 19.-The Pres ident and Mrs. Taft as well as many members of the diplomatic corps heard Commander Miss Eva Booth of the Salva- ton army deliver stirring appeal in the cause of that organization tonight at a local theatre.
 Miss Booth was introduced by, Senator Burton of Ohio, who declared that the Salvation army, in pursuing It's work, had access to a great class of people not reached by the church. Miss Both paid tribute during her speech to the lives of Lincoln and Mckinley. and spoka~ of the great characters of history who have de- voted themselves to the uplift of their fellowmen.
 John Wanamaker of Philadelphia ac- companied the President and Mrs Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
NEWS OF EUFAULA
Light Is Obtained Once More-Gar.
 rett Mainor Accidentally Shot

Eufaula, February 1e.-(Special.) )-For the first time since the burning of the electric light plant here, about 10 days ago, the deficiency was partly supplied last night. The company has succeeded in having dynamo installed which is being operated at the oil mills and the incandescent lamps in the business and residential houses are once more lighted
 At meeting of the city council held this week a resolution was passed au- thorizing the building and operating of a plant to be owned by the city. which 1t is hoped to have equipped and ready for service within the next six or eight months. E. B. Weedon and c. M Gam mage of that body were chosen to visit Opelika. Dothan, Troy and other cities at the earliest opportunity to inquire into the approximate cost of erecting and maintaining such plants and gather such other information pertaining thereto as may be useful and necessary. after which 1t is probable that bids will at once be advertised for
 The Rev. c. B. Rudd and Misses Clara and Alice Knox of Florala spent yester- day here in the interest of the Orphans Home, which was established in that city last September.
 Garrett Mainor, 15-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Mainor of this city, is suffering from a gunshot wound in the arm the result of an accident yester- day. The lad was stepping into boat just below the wharf with his shotgun in hand when the hammer struck the side. causing it to discharge, the contents en- tering his arm between the shoulder and elbow. The flesh was torn and the bone broken. but his attending physicians do not thing amputation will be necessary.
 The engagement of Miss Ida Pruden of this city to Henry J. Well of San Fran cisco, Cal, is announced and the we'd ding will be solemnized at the home of the prospective brides parents, MT. and Mrs. T. Pruden, on the evening of March 29.
 Adolph Adams. Grovall and Bud Gary, white men, suspected of the murder Of Mrs. Savannah Filligan. which recently took place in Henry county, were arrested by Sheriff Robert Teal yesterday. It has been learned bere that the murder result cd from a dispute over some lands and Sheriff Teal Is confident that he has the right parties.
 The new boat Geneva which Is making her maiden trip from Columbus, Ga, to Apalachicola, touched the wharf here Fri day The steamer is of modern type and belongs to the independent line that will ply the waters between the Georgia city and Apaiachicola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
B. A. c. Will Play
 Columbus Tonight

The game tonight at the Athletic club promises to be the hardest on the club schedule The Georgia team has already played several games on this trip but have made their arrangements so as to give the players plenty of rest between games.
 MT. Messer, although confident of win ming, is expecting a hard-fought con test and has been coaching his squad daily The visitors have a reputation for fast playing and teamwork but they will be going up against team which has also earned quite a reputation In the south this year and has so far scored about three points to their opponents one in the games played. The Columbus lineup will be as follows: Teddy and Lewis, forwards; Massey, center; New man and Dozier, guards against which MT. Messer will put his regular team, including: Woodruff, Chairsell and Mo Gowan, forwards; Ware and Ritchie, cen ters; Seals, Wharton, Streit and Nesbit. guards.
 pected as not only will the local fans be there in full force, but there will no doubt be large following of the visitors. who gained many friends in Birming- ham on their previous trips.
 Newman and Gordy, two of Columbus fastest men, reached the city last night, and stated that after defeating Memphis they are prepared to give the locals a run for their money. A fact unknown to Birmingham fans, but fact, never theless, is that Hippo Teddy, the streak of lightning who was with the team last year, is in his accustomed place at for ward.
 The team is just now completing .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
MR. OLNEY OPPOSES
 FORTIFY|NG CANAL
Says Clayton-Bulwer Treaty With England Prohibits
 Any Such Action

Boston, February 19.-Former Secretary of State Richard Olney, in a statement issued today, amplifes opinions previ- ously expressed by him in opposition to the fertilization of the Panama canal MT. Olney cites the Clayton Bulwer treaty of 1850, in which Great Britain and the United States agreed that neither would ever erect nor maintain Notifications commanding the canal and the stipulation in the draft of the -Paunceforte treaty of 1900, which also provided against Notifications but permitted the United States to maintain such military police along the canal as may be neces- sary to protect 1t against lawlessness and disorder
 Though this treaty did not get through the Senate,'' MT. Olney says, 'it is im- portant to refer to 1t because it so clear ly distinguishes between Qualifications of the canal and the military policing of it against lawlessness and disorder. The former was prohibited while the latter was allowed"
 MT. Olney then speaks of the treaty of December Is. 1901, which he says un- doubtedly was matter of careful ne- gotiation and in which "On the one hand the United States made no assertion of a right to fortify and that on the other hand Great Britain gave its consent to the maintenance of such military police along the canal may be necessary 10 protect it against lawlessness and dis order.
 If in this regard" continues the statement there had been any intent to go back on the policy of previous treaties, of the treaty of 1850 and-of the draft treaty of February 5, 1900-surely the right to say the canal should be fortified would have been conceded in express terms instead of not being mentioned at all. Nor can 1t be fairly argued that the United States has the right in it's discretion to determine fortitica tion to be part of the military policing of the canal and to fortify ac- cordingly. Notifications mean solid. permanent and expensive structures, manned with suitable artillery and con tinuously garrisoned by considerable bodies of troops-things by no fair construction to be included within mill itary policing of the canal against law lessness and disorder. It Is a possible suggestion that as the inhibition Of fertilization contained in the treaty of 1850 and the proposed treaty of Feb of December. 1901, fortiica tion is by implication allowed. But to adopt that suggestion involves the concern that by failing or emitting to secure per mission to fortify the canal the United States In fact secured both the right to fortify and the right to maintain military police on the canal. a conclu- sion so extra ordinary as to be mad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
bORAH'S SPEECH
 IS ILLUSTRATED

Washington, February 19.-(Special.) J. Senator Borahs recent speech on north ern hypocrisy in relation to the negro Is strikingly shown in New York city, the home of Senator Depew and Represen- tative Bennett, both authors of bills and amendments designed to protect the rights of the negro. On the same da y on which MT. Borah spoke 91 property owners, representing valuable property between Lennox and Eigth avenues in New York city, filed in the registers of fce voluminous covenant binding them- selves not to sell or rent their premises to negroes for the next 15 years. The property owners bind themselves Not to allow any part of their premises to be occupied In whole or in part by any negro, mulatto. quadroon or octoroon of either sex, either as a tenant. guest. boarder or occupant in any other pacity, way or manner"
 Tenants of each house or flat may not employ more than "one male and one female negro or two negresses, mulat toes, quadroons or octoroons to perform the duties ordinarily performed by a household servant" There may be, in short, only one black man servant to each family.
 Some of the signers of the document are owners of apartment houses. The QOCufntHl OOeSu lOIDlu iHtiI negro elevator boys, but no house may have more negro bell boys, janitors, cleaners or private servants in 1t than 1t has families of whites.
 The 91 property owners agree that any one who breaks the covenant will rem der himself or herself liable to equity proceedings, injunction proceedings and damage suits by the others.
 Ot,t of total 1a1l1a of over a billion and a quarter dollars in exportations from the United States during the seven months ending February 1 cotton con- tributed S444000,000 tobacco 24,000, ,000 wheat S16000,00O, corn s17,O00,0O0.
 The rivers and harbors appropriation bill Is still in conference. two proposi tions inserted by the Senate, known as the Beaumont-Orange Texas project, and the continuation of the waterways com mission, being the particular features Of the bill over which there Is much debate, the Senate and House conferees divid- ing on the proposition. Last Friday the conferees had an extended session and very many of the items in the controver- sy were agreed to. leaving the larger propositions to be threshed out at an other meeting to be held Tuesday.
 Another point of dispute is the ques- ton of the propriety of allowing com pany to construct on the Coosa river In Alabama a dam for generating eleatric power.