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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-02
Iha Shin of State.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier once took fall
out of Sir Charles Tupper, for years
leader Of the Opposition, and Sir John
Macdonald. Bantering them on their
self praise for their own political serv'
ices to Canada, he admitted that they
had sailed the ship of state fairly sue
cessfully, adding: "Sir John was at
the helm and supplied the brains.
while Sir Charles supplied the wind.
His blowing filed the sails"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-02

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scrber has obtained from the Orphans $
Court of Frederick county. Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
HARRY G. COVER,
deceased. AIT persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscribers on or before May
Is, 1912, they may otherwise be ex-
.luded from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
nereby warned to make immediate pay
ment
Given under our hand this 9th day of
October, 1911.
HATTIE l.. COVER,
ct l25t Administrators.
Chas. c. Waters, Agent
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-02

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-02
Not lono.

Binks (who ordered pancake half
an hour prevlously)-Er-l-say, will
that pancake be long?
Waitress-No, sir; it'll be round.
Then he waited patiently another
half hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-11-02

We never desire earnestly what we
desire in reason.-La Rochefoucauld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SENATOR BANKHEAD GOES BACK TO WORK
PASSED THROUGH BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY FEN ROUTE TO WASH INGTON-IS IN FINE HEALTH FOR BUSY TIMES AHEAD

United States Senator John H. Bank head passed through Birmingham yester- day on his way to Washington. He will arrive in the capital tomorrow morning and will get right down to work in some of the numerous committees of which he is member.
 "There is a great deal of important work coming up before several of the import ant committees of which I am mem ber," said Senator Bankhead. 'I will be very busy during the remainder of the present session and will be unable to at tend any of the sessions of the Alabama legislature I cannot even be present when will probably be elected to succeed my self as United States senator. l hope my friends will accept the position for me and that my absence will be excused.
 '.As a member of the rivers and harbors committee I am particularly interested in the items that affect Alabama, and by the way, the bill will deal very literally with this state.
 "I am also member of the public build 1ngS committee, covering poSeohiSo niiu federal buildings matters. fe
 i"I hope to have something done with my bill asking for an appropriation for the building of post roads at the pres ent session. The appropriation asked for is very small, it is true, but it will serve as the beginning of an enterprise that should grow in national importance as the rural free delivery system has grown in the past 12 years.
 .It Is very desirable and practicable that the states have federal aid In the building of good roads and am hopeful of success for my proposed measure.
 Senator Bankhead is enjoying good health and returns to his labors at Wash ington in fine trim and ready to put in full time at the wheel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SOLDIERS GOING
 TO INAUGURATION
FIVE COMPANIES AND BOYS BAND
 WILL BE TAKEN FROM BIRMING- HAM-sPECIAL TRAINS NECEs- sARY TO HANDLE CROWDS H.

It was announced yesterday,eby. the Louisville and Nashville passenger de partment that, arrangements had, been made to carry five companies of the local National Guardsmen to Montgomery on January 16. to participate in the inaugu- ration parade in honor of Gov, ,Emmet ONeal a. -dr
 In addition to the military companies from this city the company will carry, the Roys' Industrial School band from East Lake on the soldier specials. .s..-.a..
 The transportation of the soldiers and others will call for the operation of sev- eral special trains, from Birmingham oyer the Louisville iand, Nashville from athis city. In addition nftoi.the passengers on the soldiers' train and others, the com pany expects to handle several hundred people from Birmingham not only on the Inauguration day. but today and tomor- row for the seonvening of the legislature
 The company, has been handling the crowds during the past few days with extra carssobut it is expected that the crowds of today and tomorrow will be great enough to operate special sections to the regular trains.
 The inauguration in Montgomery is be- ing planned along broad and extensive lines ny the committees. and it is expected that the crowds attending will eclipse any ever before in Montgomery. The trains from here will be operated at s2.20 per passenger for the round trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SOME POLITICAL GOSSIP
 AMONG VISITORS IN CITY
BY BURR BLACKBURN

"I intend to vote against any measure which tends to trifle with the prohibition laws. said Earnest F'ite, the senator from Marion county Birmingham, Mont gomery, Mobile and the rest all look alike to me. Marion county wants no change, and will be perfectly satisfied to see con- ditions remain just as they are.
 T was one of the hottest opponents to the amendment, canvassed my county and made speeches opposing 1t. I spoke and fought on a platform which promised the prohibition laws fair trial, and even If I wanted to I could do nothing else than carry out my pledges. However, I am a died in the wool prohibitionist.
 By the way. am for Senator Hugh Morrow for president pro tem.''
 W. B. Bankhead, a former legislator, and one of the most popular lawyers in the state, passed through Birmingham last night on his way to Montgomery to look on at the organization of the legis- lature. He is great friend of Senator Hugh Morrow's and will put In a good word for Jeffersons candidate whenever possible.
 MT Morrow's election seems assured, ,"' he said. Senator Beasley from our dis trict is right on the subject
 One of the most interesting characters passing through yesterday was Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
We'll Known Citizens
 Discuss Commission

T am in favor of a commission, said Frank W. Smith, but do not think that three men can do the work as it should be done. I have been looking at the Memphis laws, and I find that five commissioners have their hands full.
 'T am in favor of commission of five men, we'll paid, and think they should be capable men
 Walter Sessions
 Said Walter Sessions: "I am heartily in favor of the commission government. but think the success of the change de- bends entirely upon the calibre of the men who are put into office. Three doubt ful characters in that office would be far worse than our present system of all dermanic government. The fact is, l think many of our aldermen are mis- judged flor the majority of them are do- ing what they conscientiously believe to be their duty.
 q think the bill should provide that one of the commissioners should be lawyer, one an engineer and another a man of affairs. They should be paid s10.- 900 and $75OO.
 Hinds Peevy
 Said Hinds Peevy: From my first in vestigation of the commission government four years ago I have been heartily In favor of it, and have given it good for conditions in Alabama, and it shall be my earnest endeavor to assist in put ting good law into operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
HANDLEY MEMORIAL
 MEETING FOR TODAY

The memorial meeting in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Luman s. Handley will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Central Presbyterian church.
 The committee of ministers who have been completing the arrangements have finished, and the meeting is expected to be interesting and largely attended.
 Bishop James H. Mccoy of the Method ist church will preside.
 There will be an attractive and interest ing song programme and short addresses by Gen. J W. Bush, Rabbi Newfield, Dr. Dickinson, Dr. PlunlSet and others. s The memorial service in honor of Dr. Handley had its inception at the hands of the Handley Memorial association, that has as it's object the erection of a monu- ment to the late minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

T favor three commissioners with power to do things but regulated by the initiative, the referendum and the recall. These laws have been tried and found to do the work
 Fred Miller
 Said Fred Miller: "I think the commits sion ought to be tried. You can never tell what will work in Birmingham until you try it.
 q hope the legislature will see that the bill is carefully drawn, with every loop hole closed up. Now that so many cities are operating under commissions there is no reason why Birmingham's bill should not be the best product of the legal mind We have the laws and the experi- ences of all the other cities on which to build'
 F. T. shaw
 q believe that we should &t least try commission form of government, said D. T. Shaw yesterday afternoon. Nearly anything would be better than the pres ent system of operating the city While I am not politician enough to say much about commission government, am much in favor of giving it trial. Mir Percy's plan seems all right to me, but of course I am not familiar enough with the sub ject to give an expert opinion. The greatest difficulty would be in obtaining good men to take the position, but this could be overcome by making the salary remunerative enough to pay for the loss of time.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Welcome to Thousands Prescription For Indigestion That Hns Done Wonders In
 Hospital Work

This is the formula that has created furore in the medical profession on account of it's remarkable effectiveness in the treatment of stomach troubles. 1t acts differently from anything else ever tried for this widespread ailment. almost immediately relieving distress after eating, sour stomach, belching. dizziness and Headaches. If used for sufficient time it will cure the worst case of dyspepesia-"Two ounces es- sence of Pepsin; three ounces syrup of Ginger: one ounce Catandr compound Mix and take one to two teaspoonfuis after each meal and at bedtime.'' Ca tandr always comes put mp in ounce sealed packages. Any druggist should have it in stock by this time or he will quickly get it from his wholesale house. For best results mix tife Pepsin and the Ginger. then let stand about an hour before adding the Catahdir It will be more convenient to get the in.- gredients from the druggist and mix them at home. Any one with stomach trouble should get this without dc lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SLOSS ORE MINE
 IS AGAIN RUNNING
MONTHS AS RESULT OF FLOOD ING-REPAIRs HAVE COST ABOUT HALF A MILLION

After being down for IA months on ac- count of flooding and after costing the company practically s5OO,OOO to repair Che damage, Sloss ore mine No 1, at Sloss, was mining ore yesterday.
 The breaking of water into the mine and the consequent damage have caused the Sloss-Sheffield more trouble ana money than any accident that ever befell that company in the Birmingham district
 For the purpose of looking over the plant, President J. c. Maben and a num- Der of the officers visited the mines yes terday They pronounced 1t in good shane The mine for several months was com pletely submerged and the erection of an electrical plant was necessary to r,n the pumps with which to free the mine of water This was accomplished several weeks ago. but the repairs that followed the freedom from water caused the delay in resuming operations. The mine which was flooded is considered one of the most valuable in the Birmingham district
 The breaking of subteranean stream under the mine caused the damage. Engi- neers from Washington, New York and elsewhere were brought here to remedy the break. but. without avail. In com menting upon the damage caused by the accident the New York papers were of the opinion that the bad showing made by the sloss-Sheffield company. during the past year resulted from the cost in re- pairing that ore mine.
 The officers of the company were all delighted yesterday that the mine was in working condition again. As a result of the resumption 1t Is believed a large number of men will find employment and that the conditions of the company will be bettered in other ways. d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
HUDDLESTON PROUD HE IS AN INSURGENT
YESTERDAY BY ALDERMAN WILL LIAMS-HAs NO INTENTION OF ASSIGNING FROM COUNCIL

Alderman George Huddleston of the Ing statement in answer to the published interview of Alderman J. F. Williams:
 T note that in his interview in this mornings Age-Herald, Alderman J. r. Williams classfies me as an insurgent on the City Council. However he may have intended it. I take his statement as a high compliment. Little as he seems to realize it the public has come to the con- clusion that the easiest way to find the right side is to oppose anything that Mir Williams and his associates, composing the 'stand-patters of the council may advocate
 Alderman Williams to the contrary, my resolution favoring a commission form of government for the city did put the stand patters on record, and I assure the public that they voted as they shot
 ITO. the suggestion that my resigna- tion would be cheerfully accepted. I beg respectfully to decline The people of the Third ward have already had sufficient experience with what the same crowd that MT. Williams speaks for would do if they had the chance to fill vacancy in that ward. w ,t.f s 4 "a ss..f
 "The insurgents may not be able to |control the City Council, but, at least they have the satisfaction of knowing that they faithfully represent that vast majority of the voters of Birmingham who voted for commission, and who will rejoice when a council controlled by MT. Williams and his associates is deprived of the opportunity to further mismanage the city's affairs Yours respectfully,
 GEORGE HUDDLESTON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
NEW FAN HOUSE
Equipment at Yolnnde Said to Be Great Protection From Accident

fan house has been completed at To- lande. according to an announcement yesterday. which will go long way in rescue work in the event of an explosion, and will be effective in other ways.
 The fan has been constructed by E. l.. Penruddocke of reinforced concrete and steel at a cost of $12oO. The fan is euuip- ped with door and windows which reverse the air. and in the event anything occurs in the mine the air can be driven in at terrific rate and free the unobstructed area of any accumulated gases.
 The, construction of the fan at YoIande is said to be the second of its kind in the entire south Tn discussing the fan yes- terday, MT. Penruddocke said he would have the machine written about by all the technical Journals from technical view point in order to acquaint the mine own CTS and operators with the success of the new patent.
 The house wherein the fan is located is of semi-circuar shape and is equipped with every possible device,for the supply ing of all needed air in the mines at To- lande.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

Gamble of Jasper, one of the popular clerks of the house, who will be reelected without opposition. MT. Gamble agrees with anybody on any subject, right now, but he is right there with the goods at the capital.
 The friends of Tom Long of Jasper were glad to see him out again yesterday. when they called by the score to meet him at the Morris hotel MT Long has been sick since September having un- dergone very painful operation, and though much improved still looks the part of patient. Those who know the husky orator who stirred the state in the amendment fight will be glad to see him back in the harness again.
 Ernest Fite has little law in his vest pocket which he will push before the legislature. It is in the shape of a rag for the sore toe of his own county. It seems that recently @ gentleman paid all his debts with checks and left the COO. tyr, whereupon the bank refused payment on account of lack of funds.
 MT. Fite's bill provides for the punish ment of such a man. It is a copy of the Florida law, making it penalty to draw a worthless check. In Alabama, at pres ent, conviction can only be obtained where the defendant states that he has the money in the bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
S4OOO CUT MADE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT Only Fifteen Men, However, to
 Be Dropped 1909 ARRESTS IN MONTH BodeIser Reports 0N7 convictions or 76 Per Cent, Which Is n New Record. More Mounted Officers Are
 to Be Used

At a meeting of the police commission, keld yesterday morning behind closed doors at the city hall. the expenses of the operation of the police department were cut $4000. No details of what was done at the meeting were allowed to leak out
 Mayor Exum stated yesterday after noon that while the expenses had been curtailed, but 15 men had been actually dropped from the police department. Practically all of these were in the out side precincts, but the mayor stated that this would be made up by having horses used in the service, allowing the men more territory. : The energies of the blind tiger squad will be devoted to roofing out the houses of ill-repute that are located outside the restricted district. This does not mean that they will cease to hunt tigers, but that their duties will be increased. The session of the police commission was 6 lengthy one, extending from 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning to 1:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon. A good deal of busi- ness was transacted
 At the meeting the report of Chief Bod eker of the work done by the department during the month of December was sub mitted and accepted. The report shows that there were 1299 arrests made during the month and 997 convictions secured This is per cent of 76 convictions, and is the record for the department. The amount of stolen property recovered was s5ooo, and the fines collected by the war dens and clerks, $425S
 There were 233 arrests made for disor- derly conduct and 20e convicted; 165 ar rested charged with drunk with 147 con- victions; 124 arrests for gaming with 16S convictions. There were 12 murderers ar rested by the police department and all turned over to the county officials The report is considered as one of the best ever submitted by Chief Bodeker, and he is very proud of it.
 The report in full is as follows
 Birmingham, Ala, January 1, 1911: Honorable Board of Police Commission
 CTS. City:
 Gentlemen I hereby submit the follow ing report of the work of the police de- partment for the month ending Decem- Der 1, 1910:
 ConVic-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
NEW OUTPOST CREATED Salvation Army Will Hold Regular Ser vices at AvOndaie Mill Village

The local corps of the Salvation Army has established an outpost at the Avon dale mill village, and beginning today reg ular services will be held. Capt. Alfred J. Robins will have charge of the out post and will officiate at the services.
 Services for children will be held at the outpost on Thursday and Saturday aft ernoons at 3:30 o'clock, and Sunday morn ings at 10:30. Revival services for adults will be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7:3O o'clock
 The first service will be that for chill dren, to be held this morning at 80. The services for adults will begin tonight and continue regularly.
 Local Salvation Army officials believe that the Avondale mill district is field where much work is needed, and that the outpost will fill a long felt want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Taxicab Passenger nrinr. Shit

Suit for $5000 damages was yes- terday filed in the city court by Julia Conolly against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company as a result of injuries the plaintiff alleges she received when a street car col llded with taxicab in which she was a passenger. Suit for $5000 damages was also filed by the same person against the Birmingham Taxicab com pany for injuries. the plaintiff alleges. she received in the same accident, when sine was being transported n a taxicab owned by the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
TIPPLE AT YoLANDE
Business With Company Said to Be Ex-
 ceptionabIy Brisk

Arrangements are being made by the Yolande Coal company to install a. tipple. not of steel construction, at the mines. and screen forfihe' separation of coal.
 The plans have not yet been announced by the company and are in only a. forma- tive shape at the nresent. However, it is said the comp will expend large sum of money on the work and equip the mine in the best possible shape.
 It was stated yesterday by an officer of the company that business was ex- ceptionally keen and that. shipments of coal and coke were being made into eight different states in addition to the Cali fornia business which<is taken by the yolande company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
CHAMBER TO TAKE
 UP LEGISLATION

The Chamber of Commerce meeting next Friday afternoon will be one of special interest. for at that meeting must come up for indorsement a num- Der of bills affecting Birmingham and Jefferson county.
 The committee, headed by Sidney j.. Bowie. appointed to draw fee bills will report, an dthe bills will probably be indorsed. Other matters of like inn portance are scheduled to be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
PLANNING TO BRING
 MERCHANTS HERE
"arshhii Field tS Co. Will Hold Another Convention in Birmingham Be-
 ginning January 16

Beginning January 16 and continuing until January 21, the second buyers. con- vention of Marshall Field & Co. will ba held in Birmingham. The first was heId here few months ago and proved hirhlv successful, hence it has been decided bv the company to hold two conventions here every year
 liEhe' meeting is for the purpose of pet- ting the merchants and buyers from tha small cities around Birmingham to come here during the convention and buv their supplies. In this way they are brought lo bHmlngham, where they are extensive " entertained, and it saves the company rom heavy travelling to the various small communities to visit the live Alabama merchants.
 The convention held here is to be in charge of William H. Nevern who re- mains in this city all the time in tfes x terests of Marshall Field x Co. He saNs, that at least 150 merchants from outside of the city will attend the convention. An attractive feature of the conventions is that the company pays all expenses of every merchant attending and entertains them while in Birmingham
 The company has secured the entire ton floor of the Hotel Hillman for the conven- ton, which is expected to be even more of success than the former one
 The following salesmen will arrive here next Sunday to work during the conven- tion: R. ". Nieolson, G. S. Nicolson, c. G. Netting, Dan Russell, John Lee. Andrew Smith, Fred Bussy. Benj. Jung, sCharles Harries, w. H. Re. holds. J. l.. Lockwood, E. J. Smith, W. J. McEIween. Jess Armstrong, Frank Dunlap, W. |. strothers' c. M. Bason, John R0wt J. D. Porter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
JACKSON ELECTED
 MAJOR OF SECOND

It is announced that E. H. Jackson, cap tain of the Montgomery Grays, has been elected major in the Second regiment. to fill the vacancy caused by recent death in the regiment.
 Major Jackson will receive his official notification within the next few days and will attend the inauguration in his off cial capacity. He is one of the most pop ular officers in the state and his selec- tion met with general approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Services at st. Johns Methodist

Officers and teachers of the Sunday school will be installed at the II a. m. service today at St. Johns Methodist church, corner Twentieth street and Ave que H. The address will be made by the newly appointed pastor. Dr. J. NJ. Nc Cleskey. Sunday sohol service will be held as usual at 9:30 a. m. J. B. Dryer. superintendent Epworth league meeting, 6:S0 p. m., Miss Irma Dozier president :; evening service at 7;S0 p. m., preaching by the pastor.