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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
GIRL rs GREAT SWIMMER.
Goes From Battery to coney island in
Six Hours.

New York. y. Y. Miss Elaine
Golding. a Bath Beach girl. swan from
the Battery in New York to Coney
Island. Is miles. Miss Golding In 20
years old and weighs $50 pounds.
Her time. one minute more than six
hours. is regarded as exceptional. as
a heavy rain fell all the time and
the sea was choppy. She has won
many championships at short and mid
die d -ances
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

This bizarre fad Of inventing new
ways to kiss is going too far. A New
York woman. suing for divorce. when
asked where she kissed her husband
answered: "On the boat"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A California Judge found man
guilty of bigamy and turned him loose
on probation. Probably he figured
that being bigamist was punishment
enough.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Lehiah Deaths Total %.

Manchester, New York. Two
more passengers OF Lehigh Valley
train No. Z. which was wrecked near
here, died. increasing the toll OF vic
tins to 20, and it seemed probable
that several of the "A injured may
succumb to their injuries.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
GATHERING HOME. ONE sY ONE.
Another Member Of Famous Maybray
Gang Rounded Up.

Des Moines. Iowa. - Charles VII
helm. of Salt Lake City. one Of the
members Of the Maybray gang. sur
rendered himself here to Harry Ham,
mond. chief deputy United States mar.
shall. Wilhelm was arraigned before
Judge Mcpherson on the charge Of con-
spiracy. He pleaded guilty and was
fined 500 and sentenced to -four
months in the Polk county jail.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Sault Ste. Marie. Michigan. -
While over 5000 persons looked
breathlessly on. James Pollock. riv-
erman of Tower. Mich. successfully
shot the st. Mary's river rapids on
a log. For his daring feat he re-
ceiyed a purse of SIS.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

WED her before she gets her
breath" is the advice handed out to
us by love expert. The trouble is
that a woman finds no difficulty In re-
gaining her breath after marriage.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

After she had given q gypsy Sl56
for telling her fortune a Cleveland
girl became suspicious and asked the
police to help her get the money back.
Some girls seem to be such skeptics.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

And now We are told that Capt.
Kidd was nothing more than a con-
scientious sea captin. One by one
the idols Of our youth are being shat
tered.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Dentists who MI prominent teeth
with gold are classed as hoboes by
the president Of the dentists associa-
ton. Some people think they are
cheated unless they get something to
Hash.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Somebody predicts an early fall be-
cause of the southern flight OF bobo-
links- When the bobolink nies south
he becomes . rice bird and partcu-
larry good to eat. % he may have
fastened his journey this year out OF
pure philanthropy.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A New York man became so excited
while attending a ball game that he
left his wooden leg In the grandstand
after the contest was over. The home
team must have won.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

II takes all kinds OF people to make
a world. The man who wears long
whiskers and hair that curls down
over his shoulders is still occasionally
seen, even In hot weather.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

We are told that the bakers In Mex.
ico are striking. This will be surpris.
ing news to a great many people who
labored under the impression that
Mexico subsisted on hot tamales.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
chIeaoo,s Population 2.2sA, 1ss.

Chicago. III. Chicago's popu-
iation is now 2.2S4.1S5. according to
an announcement made by the pub
fishers Of the new city directory.
These figures show an increase of 7s.-
sO1 over the federal census made q
year ago. which gave the city's popu-
laticn as 2.lS5,2S3.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

The hoop skirt" sleeve is said to be
The latest preparation In feminine
wear. Any change from the hobble
skirt will be welcomed.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Evidently Americans do not rank
high a. athletes In Germany. The
proes agent Of German health resort
aends out this: For the benedt Of
Americans generally BE- It known that
n future instead Of climbing the steep
hill. they can now ride comfortably In
q new lift"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Iowa Professor Dies Of Injuries.

Woodbine. Iowa - Professor Alfred
Baylise. aged IS. former state super
intsndent of education Of Illinois. died
here of injuries sustained when he
was thrown from a horse near Wood
bine. His body was sent to his homo
ut Macomb. Ill.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

One of the Investigators reports
that It Ii the fear Of cholera. rather
than cholera itself. which 10 danger
Gus. Nevertheless. It will be Just as
well to try to keep from catching
cholera.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

An Ohio girl tried to hold up q
bank in order to get money with
which to buy fine clothes. She must
have found that II was wearing her
father out to be held up for that pur.
pose.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

This is the time Of year wherein
the professional lifesaver acquires a
coat OF tan and breaks fair young
hearts. The fact that he works In a
blacksmith shop In winter matters not.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A Roumanian princes claims &c
possess the most expensive hat in the
world. All OF which leads US to sus-
pect that she does not carry much
gray matter beneath it.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Cored BY Bull; Lives.

Neillsville, Wisconsin,. p. Smith.
of this city, was gored by a
vicious bull and narrowly escaped
death. His shoulder blade and arm
were broken.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Congressman eurke's Father Dies.
Pierre. South Dakota.-A telegram
eeived here announces the death OF
the father Of Congressman Burke. At
his home at Batavia. N. Y.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A New York tough has been sent
% psasoa fue seven ysass tor knock
ang 81 ~ 81 woDo9 eovs ana
sobhang thsn-e0t thn1 . Nngraes to
- Dsisoof
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A Missouri Judge opines that hus-
band has an inalienable right to spank
his wife. He also has an inalienable
right 10 monkey with a buzz saw.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Lone Flight Record Broken.

Mourmelon. France. - NJ. Hells. q
young French aviator. has broken
Jules vedrines long fight record In
competition for the Michelin cup. He
has covered So miles and still flying.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Wisconsin Land Owner Dead.

Milwaukee. Wis.-James l.. Gates.
aged sixty-one years. identified with
large operations in lands in northern
Wisconsin. died after a lingering ILL.,
ness.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01
Highnyers are not all aviatora.

Worry brings more gray hairs than
work
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

Six pigeons have flown from Florida
to baltimore in about two days with
out stopping for gasoline.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

That white house COW should be
cultured in view Of all her advantages
of travel.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

A seaport Just now finds cholera
germs even more important than
smuggling suspects.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-09-01

One redeeming feature Of the war
scare was that 1t scared nobody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
COULD NOT AGREE
 ON CAMP SITES

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special. )--Repre- sentatiyes of the three Alabama regi- ments of infantry met in Montgomery to- day for the purpose of discussing sites and dates for the summer encampments, but were unable to come to any satis- factory agreement. It was learned that the First Alabama regiment, of which G. J, Hubbard of Troy is colonel, is desirous of having their encampment at Coden, about 15 miles south of Mobile, and that the Third regiment, of which w. H. McKleroy of Anniston is colonel, is desirous of having It's encampment held at Mobile. Inasmuch as the trav- cling expenses allowed by the state do rot permit of such an extensive trip, however it was decided that the colonel should take up with his companies the question of whether or not each member of the company should pay the excess
 The Second regiment, of which C. R. Bricken of Luverne is colonel, is unde- cided whether it will go to Montgomery or to Anniston. All of the dates will be decided upon at another session, as will the definite sites
 iieseht at the coHlerence were. COl. w. H. Mckleroy of Anniston, command ing the Third infantry; Col. G. J. Hub bard of Troy, commanding the First in- fantry; Lieut.. Col. w. F. Weiss of Mont gomery, acting for Col. c. R. Bricken of the Second infantry; Capt w. F. Lee of the Montgomery troop of cavalry, act ing for Maj. B. F. Noble of the cavalry squadron Maj. J. G. Smith of Birming- ham, commanding the artillery battalion; Maj G. o. Dickey of Luverne, and Capt. D. s. Hudson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
PRIZE FIGHTERS
 AND FURNISS LEE, ESQUIRE
Fly c. H. MANDY

by hot air. forced into the furnace by powerful engines. And the more hot air that Is forced through the furnace the greater the quantity and quality of the iron. Now, when it comes to hot air J. Furniss is all to the merry, in fact, it has been suggested that he could supply the blast furnaces with all they need and then some. The diff ference between this Furniss and the other one is that in one instance it is all going out, and the other 1t Is all going in. With all that the crowds al- ways gather when J. F. starts to shoot off a few, for as a rule his dope is bright, witty and original, and never bores or tires. A compliment he got from a business man last week was, Lee has been trying to write me for over a year. He has made repeated efforts and a rule such persistence would make me mad, but Lee has al- ways some yarn to tell and has never bored me a minute"
 He is always on his job and will in- sure any thing from 2-year- old baby to a centenarian, a marble frown, a
 
 iron, in fact, anything under the sun. A few weeks ago his only brother was in swimming in a wel-known lake, when he was suddenly seized with cramps. He had gone under for the third time, when a young man who we will call Jones went to his assistance, and after. much difficulty succeeded in getting to the
 
 shore with his struggling burden. Jones had a narrow escape himself, for had the drowning man been able to grasp him, the chances are they both would have drowned.
 J. Furniss, heard of the incident and looking up the rescuer of his brother. thanked him again and again for his be- roism.
 T understand you had a hard time res-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
TRAIN GIVES GOOD
 ROADS IMPETUS

Prattyille, May 13.-(Special)-I is gen erally believed that new impetus was given to better public highways in this county by the demonstration work of the Southern railway train which spent yes terday here. This train is in charge of MT. w. J. Hurlbut, an employe of the Southern railway in it's industrial and land department, and is man of large experience in road improvement work which that road has been agitating for number of years
 Quite large audience greeted the of fcials when the, train was opened all anxious to know what was offered in the way of suggestions for improving the con- dition of the public roads. Not alone were the automobile owners present, but the farmers who had mo auto nor even contemplated the owning of one.
 MT Kellar, the engineer of the Ala bama highway commission, was present and gave in short the organization of the state commission, and also how to get the benefits intended to flow from it's or ganization. The examples of work on a snall scale was shown, and it was ex- plained exactly how the principle can be applied in making of good roads in all parts of this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
Pratt City News

The funeral of G. M Bradley was held from the family residence on Vine street Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. G. T. Harris, pastor of the Meth odist church, conducted the service. The Odd Fellowe, of which order the deceased was a member, had charge of the funeral and he was laid to rest with the honors and ceremonies of the order.
 Interment was made at Oakland cem- etery, Ensley.
 The Baraca and Phila thea classes of the Methodist church will hold a lawn party at the residence of Mrs. J.. F. Jackson next Monday evening. sIce cream and other refreshments will be served. Everybody invited.
 Mrs. Sam Miller of Collinsville is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Zuber on Third street.
 Mrs. H. c. Nelems is visiting relatives at Branchvile.
 Major Golf, Dan Payne, Josh Gilbert and N. w. Howell will leave today for Little Rock to attend the Confederate reunion
 Mrs. John Nichols has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she went to attend the banquet given by the alumni of the Ala bama Female college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
0N }
 INSPECTION TRIP

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special.)- Members of the Alabama railroad com mission left the city this morning on their trip of inspection of the railroads in northern Alabama. The commission will include in this trip the counties of Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Cullman, Col bert, Talladega and others, making about IS counties in all to be visited before the members of the commission return home.
 This Is the first trip of inspection which the present commission will have made. According to law, the com- missoners are required 70 make an annual inspection of the railroads oper- ating in this state The closest atten- tion is paid to the depots and other facilities which the various railroads have to offer the public, as it is in re- gard to depot facilities that the great est complaint is usually made.
 The railroad commissioners will probably be on their trip of inspec- tion the greater part of next week. Other inspection trips will be taken within the near future, so that by the first of July the commission will have probably visited every county in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
DISTRICT SCHOOL OFFICERS ELECTED

Montgomery. May s-(special.) )-The same edYfators of Alabama who headed the agricultural schools of the First Fourth, Second, Third, and Sixth dis tricts during the present year, now com ing to close, will again head the schools next year. Decision to this effect was this afternoon reached by the executive committee of the board of control which has been in session in this city since Fri day morning.
 At the session of Friday presidents were elected for the Fifth. Seventh. Eighth and Ninth district schools.
 Those reelected today were J. w. Wat son of Jackson. Clark county, who is re- tained in charge of the First district school; H. T. Lille of Evergreen, who rc- mains in charge of the Second district school w. W. Benson of Abbeville, who remains in charge of the Third district; G. H. Thigpen of Sylacauga, in charge oi the Fourth district, and H. O. Sargent of Hamilton, who remains in charge of the Sixth district school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
InsuIafion

Never failing satisfaction has been universally dem onstrated by our mehod of Insulation it Is the simplest. cleanest a-d purest method obtainab1e. Absolute insulation is de- rived by double thick in- ner wall. tongued and grooved air tight. lined top to bottom. side to side. with heavy h a 2 l shea thing, and then the greatest of all non -conduo- tors deep dead air space. Economic Ice con- sumption and resulting re- friCera ton prove our in falliable system of absolute Insulation.
 Circulation
 The fall of the heavier. colder air. the rise of that [ showing Q higher degree and the resulting air cur rcnts producing a brisk circulation-the impor- tance of this action or or- eration in every nook and corner of the food reserve. the condensation by which all impurities are thrown off. the arrangement of all condensinR surfaces to come within the ice cham Der, the convenience of reaching every inch of such surface for cleansing, the quick passage down and out of the waste wa ter with It's sediment, gases and vapors, ab- sorbed in the purifying of air by condensation, all are vital clements in re- frigeration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

1 What a great thing it is to be fitted
 by nature for some particular profes-
 sion. trade or calling but what great
 CT thing it is to be able to take up
 the particular business one is best fitted
 forl Many a good carpenter or black
 smith has been lost to the industrial
 world by undertaking to practice med
 icine, expound the gospel, or declaim
 the law, and by the same token many
 men in the industrial rank, if given the opportunity, would rise to promi-
 hence in the professions.
 This is due to several causes. Some boys by reason of environments over
 which they have no control take up a calling. Some by the chance to earn good wages naturally drift into what
 ever line they first take up. Often pro- fessions are chosen by fond and some- times foolish parents for little George.
 or Tom, or Robert long before he pos sibly could have shown any inclina- tion or desire for that particular call ing and the little chap Is educated for a preacher, when he would have made d much better prizefghter or police
 man.
 So, when a man is fortunate enough to strike his gait" and to be able to follow the business he is best fitted for, it is almost a 10 to l shot that he will | mako good. And we see instances of sibly be man more fitted for a sales-
 man than Harry Jones; than B. M. AL len for lawyer; than John Davis for la physician; than Walter McAdory for a politician; than J. A Bryan for a preacher; than Ben Jacobs for a
 Shriner; than Molesworth-but to our story.
 Everybody admits that there are neces- sary evils in this world among which
 might be included taxes. book agents, po- | litical campaigns, loan sharks and insur- ance solicitors. It is of the latter we
 would speak.
 When q man makes good selling insur- | ance he is somewhat out of the ordinary, but when he takes the lead in that pre- | carious bushes and makes them all sit up and take notice he has accomplished by the fact that he has struck the call ing for which he was fitted by nature When J. Furnss Lee entered the in
 surance field a few years ago, it was pre-
 dicted by his friends that he would make
 good, but few dreamed that he would, as it were, ''set the woods on fire" Yet
 he has done so, so to speak, and today ranks among the first in insurance cir cles
 His ready wit, unbounded good humor, his practical knowledge of men and af- fairs, and his untiring energy and perse- verance, have all been factors in his suc- cess He can solicit insurance and leave his victim in good humor. his line of dope, is so convincing that one is &C., tually led to believe the insurance com pany is conferring special favor on the applicant by accepting him and his money, and can show by facts and fig sustaining, but that from the profits thereby the holder can buy a brownstone front and a few automobiles thrown into the bargain.
 "a name?" he never contemplated the advent of J. Furniss. Take the second part of his cognomen and you could spell it furnace and 1t would sound the same. The reason furnace pro- duces pig iron from ore, limestone and coke Is that the ingredients are melted by fierce fires which are kept aflame
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
ATKINS SPEAKS
 IN SHELBY COUNTY

Selma. May SpecialD-Senator ". B. Atkins, a member of the state highway commission, delivered an ad- dress today upon the question of good roads to the people of Shelby county at Columbiana. The address delivered by Senator Atkins was heard by large number of the residents of that county, and it is expected will be a help in arousing considerable interest upon the question among the people of Shelby county. Senator Atkins. who is an ardent good roads advocate. has num- Jsber of engagements to make good roads addresses in different parts of the state during the next few weeks.
 From the office of Probate Judge F. H. Pitts this afternoon was issued a license for the marriage of Miss Jeane Hall to MT. O. M. Mathews, both of this city. The ceremony will be celebrated at the home of the parents of the bride In the eastern part of the city .tomor- Tow afternoon. sa <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

cuing my brother," said J Furniss
 Tt was little difficult. modestly re- piled Jones.
 You both came near drowning, did you not?' was the next question. We could not have lasted much long err was the reply.
 With tears in his eyes J. F. shook Jones hand and said My boy. you had narrow escape from death. In fact, 1t is wonder you are not dead now. Just think of it! Risking your life to save my brothers! I thank you, my boy, I thank you. You had close call and may never have another. Now in view of this fact, don't you think you ought to be in- sured? have here twenty-year par ticipating policy. etc, etc, etc.,
 And blamed if he didn't write Jones for 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

 her grandmother, Mrs. Howell of Mis- sissippi.
 John Miller of the by-product plant has gone to Mount Union, Pa, on a business trip.
 Personal Mention
 Phil Huggard will leave tonight for Pine Bluff, Ark, to visit his former home at that point.
 W. NJ. Cochran and several other old veterans will leave today for Little Rock, Ark, to attend the Confederate reunion. The Rev A. K. Wright will leave next week for Jacksonville to attend the Southern Baptist convention.
 Ernest Sample Kilgore entertained number of little friends yesterday in honor of his eighth birthday. The lit tie folks assembled on the lawn of the handsome Kilgore residence and romped and played games to their hearts con- tent, after which cream and cake were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14

FOR NT-Home; mod ern in every way. 1925 Poplar street. $45.00. (, JEMIs0N R. E. 6 INS. GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
Vessel Makes Long Trip

New Orleans, May 1S.-Brnging hun dred visitors from middle west and north west the Northern Steamboat companys steel hull side-wheeer arrived in this city today after travelling 1900 miles, The Morning Star left Davenport May 4, stopping at all the important points of interest on her way down. Many of the visitors have their touring cars aboard the vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
"Hoot. Hoot," Said the Owl

Ensley nest 1492, Order of Owls, will hold a meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Franklin theatre. The work of organization will be com pleted and a large class of new mem bers will be initiated. The officers will be installed and the. time and place of future meetings will be decided.
 The report of the committee on per manent clubhouse will be received and other matters of interest will come up for discussion.
 H. R. Caulfield, general organizer. will be present and assist in the eXer- ciSeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-14
Franklin Theatre
Jno. M. Martin, Mgr.

It is my aim and desire to please my patrons at all times. Therefore I invite criticism of my program. By making known your likes and dislikes enables me to secure pictures that will please you.