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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
NEGRO SWITCHMAN
 CRUSHED TO DEATH

James NeWsome. a negro switchman of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, em- ployed in the Boyles yards, met a bor rlole death last night beneath the wheels of cut of cars which he was working with. Newsome's foot became entangled in the track and the cars backed over him killing him instantly. His body was badly mangled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
I. E. Emerson Marries

Baltimore, July 5.-A telegram was received here tonight from Isaac E Emerson the millionaire drug manu- facturer of this city, announcing that he and Mrs. Anna Preston Mccormack of Irvington-on. .the-Hudson were mar ried today. Captain Emerson's wife se- cured a divorce here on the ground Of deserton last May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Prison Partially Burned

Iona, Mich., July 5.-Fire today de- stroyed the dining room and kitchen build ing of the state prison for insane crim- inals, causing loss estimated at s50,OOO. Many of the prisoners became panic stricken and their cries for help filled the air, although at no time were they in danger from the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Forest Reserve Eliminated

Washington, July 5.--Presdent Taft has signed several proclamations eliminating 151, ,139 acres of land, considered to be of more value for agriculture than for for estry from national forests in California, Idaho, Montana and South Dakota and adding 116,76O acres as being chiefly val uable for forestry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Insect Field Station

suit of widespread destruction of the pine trees in this section of the country 1t is announced here tonight that the govern- ment will stablish a forest insect field station in this county. A. D. Hopkins, in charge of the forestry insect investi- gation, will arrive here tomorrow morn ing to take Up the fight against the pine beetle. which is believed to be respon- sible for the destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Phi Gamma Delta Convention

Pittsburg, July 5.-Phi Gamma Delta, one of the largest and oldest Greek letter societies of the American colleges opened its Sixty-third annual ekklesia here to- day Five hundred delegates from all parts of the country are expected to at- tend the sessions during the next sev. eral days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Killed by Fall

New Orleans, July civilian Anger, aged 51,- while making his rounds as watchman in factory here early today, tripped over the stairway banisters. in the darkness and dropped four flights to the basement He died of his injuries shortly after being taken to a hospital. He leaves a wife and one child. He was born in Baton Rouge, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
SIX ARE KILLED AND 1. INJURED IN WRECK

Superior, Wis, July 5.-Three trainmen were killed and three badly injured when Soo Line extra consisting of engine and caboose, colided head on with a gravel train on the Nemadj river bridge today. The dead and injured trainmen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Federal Installed Collector

Juarez, Mex, July 5.-Senor Alonzo Aspe, former federal customs collector at Piedras Nigras, was installed as collector of this port today in spite of objections of former insurrecto soldiers. Pedro Maese, formerly collector, has been retained as deputy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Widow of Bishop Atwill Dies

Chicago, July 5.-Mrs Mary Whiting Atwill widow of Bishop G.. R. Atwill Of the diocese of Missouri, died here today. Bishop Atwill died in Kansas City Janu- ary "A, 1911. Mrs. Atwill was 7S years old. She is survived by seven children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06


 Bush. sons He also leaves a sister, Miss V. Bush of Virginia, and one grandson, Starr Kealhofer.
 There will be no funeral services in Birmingham but the body will be taken to Mobile this afternoon over the Louis ! vile and Nashville by Shaw Son. where obsequies, will be held.
 The following will act as pallbearers: T. A. Hamilton, F. I. Monks, W. c. Garrett, P. Sid Jones and J. w. Mcqueen,
 General Bush was born November 15, l 1S41, near Williamsburg, Va. His father, William Bush, a descendant of one of the original Jamestown settlers, was Q planter, and at one time was chief jus tice of James City county court at Will liamsburg- His mother, Melinda Bush was a daughter of Henry Finch of Charles City county, Virginia. and was a direct descendant of Sir Heneage Finch, one of the lord chancelors of England
 Reared in Virginia
 General Bush was reared in Vir- xinia and was a student attending William and Mary college at the out break of the war. He enlisted in Lees rangers, a company raised by Capt. W. H. F. Lee, a son of Gen. Robert E. Lee, and also served temporarily on the staff of Gen. S H. Bartin He was engaged in many of the great battles fought by the Army of Northern Vir- Rinia, and was twice wounded-on the 18th of August, 1864, at Whie Oak Swamp and on the 27th of October, 1884 on the Boydton plank road
 He taught school and studied law when the war ended, and was admit ted to practice in the district court of appeals at Williamsburg, Va. Soon thereafter he moved to Uniontown and commenced the practice of law. He lived in Uniontown for 20 years He represented his district in the senate from 1878 to 1882
 Came Here in 1887
 In 1887 he moved to Birmingham. He was member of the Episcopal church the Birmingham Bar association and the chamber of Commerce. As com mander of the Fourth brigade in the Veterans he had the honorary title of general.
 He was a Royal Arch Mason and for six years was high priest of his chap ter He was married on October 21, 1889. to Miss Sallie Evans of Mobile, Ala, who is a sister of Mrs. Augusta Evans Wilson, the famous authoress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
GAVE HIS LIFE IN
 EFFORT TO SAVE DOG

Danville, Va, July 5.-In vain effort to save the life of his dog, Grant Clark of this city was struck by Southern railway train tonight and died an hour later at hospital. Clark had cleared the tracks . and had gone back for the anil maj when he was struck on the head and his skull crushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
MEXICAN STRIKERS MAKE COMPLAINTS LabOrers at Monterey March to Capitol Building
 in Body

Monterey, Mexico, July 5.-Four hum dred striking laborers from shelter Mo- of the American Shelter and Refining company, marched to the state capitol building here yesterday afternoon. While the men. lined up on the outside a com mittee entered and laid their complaints before Governor Leobardo Chapa. The governor promised to investigate.
 The men quit work Saturday and since then officials of the company have not dared to venture from the works. Fami- lies of Americans are also kept at home. Threats are many and 1t is feared the strike will reach serious proportions
 The men demand an increase in wages, which Superintendent Jack Austin de- clares he is unable to grant. Wages were voluntarily raised by the company few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Opposes Amendment

Opposes Amendment
 Senator Burton spoke strongly against amending the pending bill He declared 1t was based upon an interna tional agree ment, which stands by itself as a dis tinct proposition" He advanced as an- other reason why it should not be amended the fact that we have divers treaties with European nations contain ing the so-called favored nation clause" Under this clause he declared it would be dangerous to grant concessions which are not asked for and which are not based upon an equivalent.
 In answer to the contention made by those opposed to the bill that the farmers | Of the country will suffer, Senator Bur ton said:
 l "The demand for farm products is in- l creasing so much more rapidly than the l supply that the farmers prices are sure l to rise. There is more favorable pros- pect in any occupation than for the farm CT. The substantial advantage to the farmers of the United States from the ! tariff has not been derived from duties | imposed directly on their products but rather from the growth of an enormous industrial population and the multitude | of professional and other classes de- pendent upon that industrial population
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Grain of Corn Caused Death

Independence. La, July 5.-A grain of corn lodged in the windpipe of a 2-year-old child of John Jones, of this place, resulted in death yesterday after five hours of suffering. set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
COAST AND MIDDLE
 WEST ARE COOLER
CONTINUED FROM FACE D

2-year-old boy sleeping on a hre es- cape fell 40 feet and was killed. tenn porary heat-crazed man fatally shot him- self while crossing the bay. In Staten Island ferryboat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
IOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

ONE furnished and two unfurnished
 rooms, 1920 7th avenue, north. All { oonveniences. Telephone 6367 Peo- I plea Suitable for light housekeeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Twenty-nine in Philadelphia

Pn1ladelpnla, July 0.-IWentS-n1ne deaths from the heat were reported today. mak- ing a total of 51 since the present hot wave began. The maximum temperature today was 94 degrees at 4 D. m. Deaths from the heat were also reported from many parts of the state.
 Pittsburg, Pa, July 5.-A southwesterfv breeze brought a slight relief to swelter- ing Pittsburg tonight after the official thermometer had registered 96 degrees from to , D. m.
 Auburn, N. Y, July 5-A temperature that reached 116 here today caused three deaths.
 Columbus, O., July 1.-Two deaths. sey- eral prostrations and one person driven insane. was the local heat record today the mercury only rose to 97 degrees, as against 1036 yesterday An ice famine threatens the residents of Columbus. and as precaution ice dealers today notified customers that until fur ther notice regular orders will be cut in half
 Toledo, O.. July 5.-The intense heat here claimed two lives today. Many fac tories have been compelled to close be- cause of the heat. The temperature to- day was 972.
 Pittsburg, July 5.-Up to midnight there had been reported seven deaths and F prostrations directly caused by the heat
 New Haven, Conn, July 5.-Eectrical storms and cooling breezes brought relief to many parts of the state today, but not until the heat had caused five deaths and 34 prostratons The thermometer officially ranged from 96 to 9S
 Baltimore, July 5.-Three deaths from the heat and 26 prostrations were .re- corded here today. The maximum official temperature was 97 degrees at D. m.
 Albany, x. Y, July 5..The official mer- cury climbed to 9s at 3 o'clock today and four deaths were reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

sabinas, Mexico, July 5.-At Palau mines yesterday 100 strikers broke into the commissary of the Coahuila Coal company and helped themselves to food and clothing. Soldiers on special trains were rushed to the scene from Predras Negras and Monclova and now have the situation well in hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

Blanca West. the well known actress, is to wed William D. Bishop. Yale stu dent, on July 6. The wedding will take place on Long Island. Young Bishop is the grandson of the late Representative, William D. Bishop, who was for many years president of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

Pittsburg, Pa, July 5.-A southwesteriy breeze brought slight relief to swelter- ing Pittsburg tonight after the official thermometer had registered s96 degrees from 3 to D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
MAKES A STRONG DEFENSE
 OF RECIPROCITY
tCONTINUED FROM PAGE ED

 prospect that any material change in the cost of living will be accomplished by this agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

Auburn, N. Y, July 5-A temperature that reached 116 here today caused three deaths
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28
CARD OF THANKS

Words cannot express the heart
felt thanks and appreciation we
feel toward the dear, kind friends
Royal NeighbOrS and Christian
people, who so kindly and loving
ly assisted us in thee sickness and
death Of our beloved baby, Ber-
nice Christine, and for the beau
tiful floral offerings.
May your lives be long and
happy,
May your troubles be but few;
May you find a home in heaven,
When your earthly tasks are
through.
MIR. and MRS. LEM MORRISON,
and children, Paul and Ruth.
DR.. and Mrs. W. L. LYDIA Wis
tied at Kmsley Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Daenzer was up
from Sterling Sunday visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j.
Anthony.
: Fred Becker has sold his farm
northeast of town.
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28
REDUCE YOUR TAXES.

The Last legislature passed one
law which until the drOuth struck
the state did not receive much at
tentiOn. Now its benefits are be-
coming apparent. The law pro-
videS that for every pond or lake
old or newly cOnStructed, that a
land owner may have ON his farm
shall have a reduction of $100 in
assessment. Not more than three
such ponds shall be counted on
each 100 acre tract. Ponds con-
tanning four acre feet or more
of water will reduce the aSeSS-
ment. 5000 for each pond For dams
of brick, cement or stone, an ad-
ditiOnal reduction Of 800 in as
SeSSment for each dam not to ex-
ceed three, on each 100 acre tract
If provided. The law directs the
county engineer to survey the
ponds and draw plats of them at
the expense of the county for the
purpose Of certifieatiOn to the
board of commissioners with the
application for reduction in assess
ment. 1t is made the engineers
duty also to give free advice to
the farmers desiring to construct
dams. The idea, of the law was
to promote conservation of moiS-
ture in the western and dryer
portions of the state, but farm
erS all over have been taking ad-
vantage Of it wherever possible.
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28
STERLING CHAUTAUoUA

There has been a growing ap-
probation of the Chautauqua in
Sterling during the past three
years, and this years assembly
promises to be the most popular
one OF the quintet. The date
August 2 to lois just right for
a summer outing. The warm days
and cool evenings will be delight
ful. There will be a rich intel.
lectual feast and delightful en-
tertammentS. These nine days
can be made the happieSt and
most profitable of the whole year.
Some Features.
Special care has been taken in
selecting talent for the evening
entertainments. There will be
TWO orchestra concerts, two pro-
grams by jubilee singers, a ma
gician, two popular lectures. an
address by Governor Stubbs.
Those who are not able to come
in the mornings or afterOOns
will be sure of a delightful two
hours every evening. The after
noon programs include lectures
by DR.. James S. Montgomery, DR..
E. A. Steiner, DR.. Frank L. LOe-
land, Dewitt Miller, Gov. Frank
Hanley, Byron Piatt, and Senator
BristOw (if congress adjourns in
tIme.)
The mornings, when the air is
fresh and cool, will contain hours
Of solid enjoyment. The classes
IN Bible, Art, Domestic Science,
Literature, W. C. T. u, Physical
Culture, etc., will be held between
and II o'clock. Something do
ing every minute.
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28

D. R. Ward, a former resident
OF this county, now living at Oak
land, is lying very i'll at his home.
The installation of the postal
savings bank here has necessitat-
ed putting a larger safe in the
post office which was done ON
Tuesday. A peep into the depart
ment behind the scenes would in
dicate that there was no room for
anything farther, yet every few
days something else goes in.
The little six months old child
OF Mrs. GraySOn, daughter of Joe
Rowe, died the first of the week
and was buried on Tuesdya.
Elric Cole was made happy this
week by being presented with a
handsome diamond ring by Mrs.
Cole.
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28
QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF
COUNTY TREASURER,
Barton County, Monday, July 4,
Due To Accounts.

Due To Accounts.
Tax Roll Account -. IS 7760.97
State Revenue ........ 1476O.97'
County General -. 896.4S
Redemption Fund 80. 2222.60
State and county school
fund ........ ..... 1924
Normal institute fund 50.9S
School land principal =. 400
District & Justice court
fines -. ...... 44752
Pawnee Rock City .... 147.OO.
Albion Twp Gen Fund 67.OO.
Albion Twp bond & int. 3135.OO
Buffalo Twp Gen Fund 747.62
Clarance Twp gen fund 256.55
Cheyenne Twp gen fund 10000
Cleveland twp gen fund S1.564
COmanche twp gne fund 1S6.OO
Eureka twp gne' fund 553.11
Eureka twp bond & int 665.S4
Fairview twp gen fund 1880
Grand twp gen fun -. 29.OO
Grant twp bond & int 65S.3S
CT. Bend twp bond & int 229.00I
CT. Bend twp, B & int
CK& W RR.... 1881. 90
Ct. Bend twp B & int
&c & W RI -. S12.9S
Homestead twp. gen fun 23S.OO
Homestead twp B & int 12O.7O
1ndepemdenttwp B & int 992.6O
Lakin twp gen fund =. 312OO
twp gen fund :. 1900
Liberty twp B & int :. $3.50
Pawnee Rock twp gen
fund ............. 211.OO
Union twp gen fund :. 1920 |
Walnut twp gen fund 1850 !
Walnut twp B & int E. 16O7.49 !
Wheatland twp gen fund 1900
State treasurer account 23.75 |
Mo Pac R R condemna-
ton fund ........ $4,000
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28

Summer tourist rates on sale
daily, June Ist to Sept 80, H..
Final return limit Oct. 81 II.
Liberal Stopoyers
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28

Also rareS to numerous other
! places. Homeseekers tickets
; every first and third Tuesday.
For further particulars and
Information, call on or address
Barton County democrat., 1911-07-28

Liberal Stopovers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01
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tr.,av stroddled on one of the horses, with the
greatest difficulty. Armand and madame,
dragged along by a big dog under each arm
pit lust loved the noble creatures
Only when they arrived at the Hosplce ulu
they realize that they had no pajamas. Their
clothes we're soaked and frozen In a dream
they were led to two big bedrooms with two
bid wood fires blazing and a big brown
brother calling through the keyhole that they
would find a change OF gowns on the chalr-
backs" They were monks gowns, Of scratchy.
thick brown woollen stuff that "tckled" the
two ladies so that they late their soup and
went to sleep laughing"
The next afternoon-the driver having res
cued his sleigh sent up their valises by por-
ter. and himself returned to Bourg St Pierre
long before-they went down the ., 6, and 10
per cent slopes Of the Italian side in regular
service sleigh and dashng style and taking
the terrific descents Of IS to % per cent. with
Sleigh brakes that hold safer than an auto
mobile" Although they found the Pass alive
with service movement, mostly local, they con-
slider themselves great sports and advise no
one to repeat the exploit" As to the dogs,
they will send them present of 500 francs
every Sear" AS the first year has not yet
elapsed Il remains to be seen II they turn out
more grateful than the average tourist; but
believe they did leave $40 in the aims box.
1t is a painful subject. To merely the
dogs on the spot and learn of their deeds Is
worth any mans $40, even in August. And.
quite apart. is the question Of board and lodg
ing.
The Hospice consists of two vast agglomera-
tions OF buildings in the bottom Of a cup-like
space surrounded by the terrific snow-covered
peaks Yet Il is the top Of the pass. high
that everyone is incommoded in breathing
after little exertion-no one knows why; but
the atmosphere is more rarefed and colder
than that Of any other pass altitude for alti-
tude by technical 500 meters. True, It Is
higher than the Simpson or Mt. Gents; but II
is lower than the Stolvie or Great Giibier-
all OF which I have done in auto. with none OF
the Inconvenience In breathing experienced
around the Great st. Bernard Hospice
Without the Hospice. the 1900 poor pedes-
trans would be in a wretched, even dangerous
plight They regularly sleep at night and eat
two meals gratis.
Without the Hospice. 5000 well-to-do pleas.
ure tourists, who annually do" the Great St
Bernard i'm July August and September by
way OF dlligences. service-breaks and private
carriages would find It a much less romantic
and delightful adventure" with perhaps some
painful inconvenience.
For one thing. they would have TO pay. When
a break-load arrives. they ring the bell In the
ancient porch and are welcomed by one Of
the abbes or canons as guests OF a chateau.
Automobiles not being permitted on the Swiss
side. the alLhorse locomotion of this pass
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

ed, they chatted OF Napoeon's superhuman
difficulties in getting 10000 men, cannon and
camp baggage over that historic sticking pot
in the same month Of May. the year 1900
They were doing it beautifully in light three
horse sleigh without baggage; but the modern
road, hewn in the rock, avoids the old steep.
slippery route, scarcely marked by Jagged
stones sticking out OF the ice 1t must have
been a % per cent. incline.
They had struck nothing worse than per
cent; and through the forest beyond II was
often almost level the snow we'll packed A
favorable moment! Beautiful sleighing! Ex-
hilarating adventure! Up up! Five per cent.
sir They jingled through a long dehle and
up into vast boulderstrewn pastures shrouded
in white like great ghosts. How different from
a common diligence trip in August with hur.
rahing tourists They still affirm that three
horse sleigh can take three restaurantfattened
Parisians and a beerswelled driver up inclines
Of and per cent. with strength and beauty.
had not blizzard struck them just before the
Cantlne de PROF..
Five more miles TO climb" they said
there better hurry! We shall telephone the
canons" This is where they always telephone
for help TO come down from the Hospice, in
bad weather; but their fat sleigh man had
swigged his birsch-and- hot water placdy re-
fused an extra horse and man, and started
them of with confidence. This is why they
were soon Wondering IN q blizzard tnat dark
ened the sun like night. at the entrance 10 n
black defle, past "preciplces" that turned
their stomachs." With a jolt. the sleigh
stopped
Must wait" said the fat sleigh man, blanket.
ing his horses
where are we?"
AT the Pas de Marengo, three miles below
the Hospice"
Drive on"
Go back"
Armand he'll take us over a precipice.
can't see two yards ahead!"
To all Of which the driver. lifting the falling
top. covered them with rngs. and lighting his
pipe answered briefly: They'll come"
Never will forget that half-hour while the
sleigh was being showed under in the black
twilight OF that blizzard" says the mother-in-
law of the world-famed rue Royale concern
And never | so glad TO see human be
ings as those three splendid big dogs that
advanced 10 us formally gravey out OF the
twilight I cannot think OF them dogs. They
were more than persons. They seemed super.
natural creatures come TO save us. perfectly
safely perfectly easy! Our confidence was
complete. We understood their meaning when
they ranged themselves three abreast Just far
enough apart for us two women 10 walk be
tween leaning on their backs! Armand took
an outer edge. The driver showed him,
Up they advanced. dragged, sustained and
cheerfully encouraged by the dogs alone. as