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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-02
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South Atlantic Limited

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
COREY WILL HAVE " POSTAL STATION Full Pay Envelopes At the
 Steel Mill MERCHANTS ARE BUSY Ten Men Fined in Ensley for Having Dogs at Large Without Muzzles-
 Other News of the
 Steel City
MERCHANTS ARE BUSY

Beginning August 1 the people of Corey will have a postoffice of their own. This announcement was made by Postmaster L T. Montgomery yesterday and has long been. awaited by the people of the 'notel little city The business men have been put to much inconvenience by the mail proposition and have been clamor- ing for a station for some time. The pid growth of the town made the solu- tIon imperative so that a branch office of inc Birmingham postoffice Is the re- suit.
 The office will be located in the build ing owned by Robert Stephens and will be one that Corey can be proud of. It will be equipped in the most modern manner with the view of meeting the demands made on 1t In the future by the growing town.
 The postmaster has not yet been named. There will probably be an assistant and both will be named in day or two. The postoffice authorities state that the amount of mail handled will vary, but it Is thought that at least s5,000 worth of business will be handled within the next twelve months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
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gra phed Governor Chase S. Osborn, urg- ing him to sanction an appeal to the people of Michigan for aid for the refu- gees from the burning towns of Oscoda end Au Sable, who are now in East Tawas.
 In the homes and halls of this city" the mayor says, ''are now about 800 refu- gees from the awful disaster.
 Two special trains have been sent to bring the 4OO0 persons in distress in the Tisdale district.
 Communication with the stricken dis tyicts is extremely difficult The flames swept down on South Porcupine and Pcttsville almost without warning. The alarm came just in time for the people to rush for the lake but. they were forced to abandon all their belong ings Gasoline boats, rowboats ana even hastily improvised rafts were utilized to get the refugees across the lake to Golden City. There. with other survivors of the fires in the north, all are at present fighting back the fire which scorched the outskirts Of that place. Provisions in Golden City are Scant
 Laborers employed in the Ontario governments new railroad line from Golden City west, reached the place after a desperate fight with the flames in which many were badly burned They lost everything but the clothes they wore.
 The town of Kelso was abandoned today after a fight lasting since Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
H|bERN|ANS' HEAD |NC|TY YESTERDAY Weatherly and Number of Others Speak at Ger
 mania Park

James J. Began of St. Paul, Minn., na- tional president of the Ancient Order Of Hibernians. was the guest of the several divisions of the organization in the Bir- mingham district yesterday and of the two ladies auxiliaries. He was taken on an zautomobile ride over the city and district in the morning, entertained at luncheon at the. Hillman by the joint committee and later extended the well, come of the city by Commissioner James Weatherly at meeting held at Germania park, where he delivered an address yes- terday afternoon.
 In the evening at o'clock the distin- guished visitor was guest of honor at chicken dinner at Germanla park, served by the Ladies auxiliary. MT. Edward Linnehan, state president, presided as toastmaster. A welcome on behalf of the auxiliary was extended by Mrs. J. P. Carney acting state president. Among the other prominent speakers who were heard at this function were pr. E. A. Elkourie on behalf of the Assyrians, Vic- tor Torinos on. behalf of the Italians, the Rev. Father Downs of Blockton the Rev. Father Kelly, the Rev, Father Kohn and the Rev. Father Klish. Past State Pres- ident Hugh McGeever also made a few appropriate remarks at the banquet, after which Mr. Regan. delivered an address setting forth the tenets of the Order of Hibernians. John w. ONeiil, Will Mo- Grail and Chief Bodeker were also speak CTS at the evenings affair
 President Began expressed himself as being vastly pleased at the work of the local order of Hibernians. Just at this time the order Is celebrating it's diamond Jubilee, and on the occasion of its seventy fifth anniversary each branch Is making
 an attempt to increase its present mem- bership by 25 per cent. i, The Birmingham
 chapters are not only confident of being
 able to accomplish this but even expect to mark their growth by a. percentage 1 of 100 even.,ss .. 'Sns -es f.A
 Mr.. Began leaves this morning at s:2b o'clock overt the. Louisville and Nashville
 railroad for .Nontgomery. thencs{ =, Mos J bile and Pensacola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
iT0LEWPERC CAPITA
 TAXFOR ELKS' HOME

Atlantic City, N. J., July 12.-A per capita tax of 50 cents will be levied or every member of the Order of Elks to raise the s25o,ooO needed for the new national Elks' home at Bedford City, Va. according to action taken by the grand lodge this afternoon. A commission con sisting of Grand Exalted Ruler J. P. Sul- 1van, Past Grand Exalted Ruler August Hcrrmann, the board of trustees and three additional members will have charge of the project with full power to Act.
 Cherles A. Rasbury of Dallas, Texas deftsted candidate for grand exalted ruler, announced that he would seek the office again next year.
 Thomas J. McNulty of Baltimore was reelected grand trustee at this morning sess. on of the grand lodge. His election aCmpletes the list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
REVOLT IN HAYT||S GAINING STRENGTH Government Forces Sent Against Rebels Weakened
 by Desertions

Port Au Prince, Hayti, July 12.-That the revolutionists are gaining ground is the information reaching here. They have occupied Vallierc, an important town about 40 miles from Cape Haytien. The government forces sent against the insurgents have been weakened by de- sertions President simon still is at Fort Liberte, where he has large num- Der of men, but seems to have made little headway In checking the revolt.
 Government advices indicate the de- parture from St. Thomas of Gen. Cincin- natus LeConte, who is candidate for the presidency, with band of partisans. No authentic information as to his destina- ton has been received. but there is anx- iety in official circles because of the fear that he may land near the Haytien cap !tal, which is now without a garrison Practically all the troops have been sent north from here.
 Cape Haytien. Hayti, July 12.-The rev clutionary outbreak on the northern sec tion of Hayti is becoming more threat ening Foreigners in Cape Haytien are beginning to show anxiety concerning their safety and it Is not unlikely that the American consul who has been in vestigating the situation, will ask thai a warship be sent here for the protec- ton of neutral interests if conditions continue menacing About 45 Americans are now engaged In construction worh on g. railroad between Cape Haytien aho La Grande Riviere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
General News

Recorder Iowery was in his accustomed place this morning ready for court lie has been away on his vacation TOT the mast 10 days Judge Lowery reports nav ing spent his vacation in a very pleasant manner and that he Is ready for another years hard work.
 Out of the six building permits issued vesterday five were for buildings to be erected in Ensley. The total sum called for by the Ensley permits amounted .o s21 OOo One of the permits was one 1s- sued to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to erect the much talked of gas tank. The tank will De erected at Fulton street and Palmer Ter race. No definite date has been set TOT the beginning of the work.
 Miss Ruth Clarke was a delightful hostess at her residence recently at card party. Flinch and forty-two were the games played Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent. Ihose present were Misses Ruth Clarke, Bessie Stewart Julia Rose, Lucy Reese ana Ruth Slye, Messrs. Paul Scott, Cleveland Allen. Ernest Williams, MT. Bell and MT. Moran.
 social event of the week will be the entertainment given by the Charity Re bekah lodge No. 2s tonight in the l. O. O. F. hall The fact that the entertainment will be given by the Rebekahs promises that 1t will be an enjoyable affair since they have a name for being successful with occasions of this kind. The pro- ceeds will be given to the orphans home. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
 very successful series of tent meet ings which have been held by Rev. C. H. Lancaster on Avenue F and Four teenth street will be brought to clos" Sunday afternoon. The meetfsSSs have been well attended and much interest has been shown Rev. Lancaster will begin a series of meetings at Brilliant, Aia.' next week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Ten Men Are Fined

Yesterday was a strenuous day Tor owners of dogs not muzzled. Ten men were brought before the recorder and eacn fined s1. The police state that there are large number of canines run ning about the town not muzzled ana Inc owners are being found every day and fined the nominal sum of s1. Since the order calling for the muzzling of dogs went into effect more than 100 owners have been fined this amount. Something like 100 tags have been sold to the own CTS of dogs within the last thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Full Pay Day at Ensley

Irsley was busy town yesterday aft trnuon and last night. The first full pay envelope for some time was given to the workmen of the steel mill and the streets were crowded with shoppers un- til d late hour last night All of the merchants reported having done good days business The full pay days are fhe best index to the prosperity Of the town and the people are beginning to feel some real optimism once more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
COMMANDER BOOTH
 PROSTRATED BY HEAT

New York, July 12.-Eva Booth, com n.ander of the Salvation Army, Is i'll from prostration due to the hot weather. It was. announced today that she had fa,en a victim to the oppressive heat of the last twelve days; that she has had several fainting spells and found 1t inn possible to keep an appointment to ad- dress the Christian Endeavor convention ! in Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
School Matter Not Settled

Nothing definite was done yesterday about the question of completing the t.nsley school. The question was taken up and discussed and will probably be do cied today. The members of the Ecard of education feel quite certain of being able to make a favorable report. The announcement that the five cent fare had again been delayed came as dis appointment to the many street railway patrons yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
PUBLISHER LEWIS .|ND|CTEDFORF FRAUD Fraudulent Use of Mails Is
 Charged MAKES A $5000 BOND Accused Man Wants Trial Set Con- currently With Convention of
 American WOman's
 League
MAKES A $5OO0 BOND

St. Louis, July 12.-Charles E. G. Lewis until recently publisher of a number oi magazines and promoter of enterprises uas indicted bv a special grand jury in the United States district court today on charges of fraudulent use of the mails. The indictment containing l2 counts covers four points in which Lewis IS alleged to have obtained several million dollars by misleading statements circu- lated in the mails
 It Is charged he sold unsecured notes on the Woman's Magazine building ana the Woman's National Daily building in University City, of which Lewis is mayor unsecured notes of the University Heights realty and Development company, oper- sted a "debenture scheme. and misrep- resented the condition of the Lewis Pub fishing company in selling stock in the concern.
 Lewis recently put his corporations into the hands of trustees with sole power to handle them for five years.
 Creditors have asked that receiver be appolpted.
 Indicted in 1903
 Lewis was indicted in 1903 on charges of conducting scheme to defrau' through his operation of the People United States bank, one of his corpor ations Other indictments charged hin with defrauding the government of posta funds. He was acquitted on several O these charges and all were dismisse later by the government.
 It is charged in the indictment that T ndao to secure securities in his different com panies and obligations which were most ly due at early dates amounting to s7, 1e0O00.
 Lewis appeared in the federal mar rhal's office this afternoon and gave s500 bond.
 Plans for His Trial
 Declaring that his trial would be drawing card, Charles E. c. Lewis an nounced he was considering an effort t get it set for the week of October concurrently with the annual convention of the American Women's league, o which he was the founder.
 T want everybody to hear everything, said Lewis, "and I believe if properl, advertised my trial would. draw 25,D more women"
 Lewis gave newspaper reporters at th marshals office typewriter statemen six pages in. length, giving his version of what he termed the unremtting war fare of destruction kept up necessarily by certain postal officials against thu so-called Lewis enterprises"
 Postoffice inspectors. he said. hay, 'threatened. misled, intimdated ant urged" these persons to make some sor of complaint against him. The result he said, was that his credit has beer destroyed and his business ruined, witt losses exceeding sS,000,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Vicksburg Monument Authorized

Washington, July 12.-A monument in the national military park at Vicksburs in honor of the Confederate navy with . cost limit of s125,O0o is authorized by . bill on which a favorable report was ordered today by the Senate commit tee on military affairs The monument is to be companion piece to the Union ehaft in the same park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Comet Is Sighted

P.ttsburg, Pa, July 12-Director FranK scnl.ssinger of the Allegheny observatory this morning reported that fairly prish' comet was seen just before dawn Tn the eastern sky It is in the constellation or Auriga, not far from the prlent s'a' Capella.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Mccoy Guilty of Hold-Up

Muncie, Ind, July 12.-Ilmotny Mceos. King of the boxcar thieves {" was iouho guilty here today, of having, held up and robbed passengers on a Big Four railroad train as 1t was drawing into this city from 5 to IA years imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Other Disasters Reported

,Alpena, Mich, July 12.--The towns of Lower and Onaway were reported today to have been partly destroyed by forest fires. Heavy losses were reported at Miilersburg Metz, Posen and LaRoque.
 Frenchtown thickly populated portion of Onaway is said to have been wiped out The. fire reported last night at Alger was trivial
 Port Huron. Mich, July 12.-TWo hun dred and eighty fire refugees from Oscoda, principally women and children, arrived in Port Huron today on the steam barge Niko, Capt. Ralph D.. Meyers of Tona- wanda, N. Y. They left Oscoda last night. some just managing to get on board the vessel when it cut loose, both bow and stern being on fire.
 Biddeford, Me-, July 12-Fire practical ly wiped out the village of South Water horo late today. Thirty families, nearly one-half of the population of the village, were driven from their homes. The monetary loss is $1000OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
HUNDREDS SUPPORTED AND BURNED ALIVE IN
 ONTARIO FOREST FIRE
tCONTJNUED FROM PAGE1,

 was led through the town with both eyes burned out; another with his face and arms a mass of hlisters. and still an- others abdomen was burst open by burns. 4Harry Roche. a mining engineer, and A. S. Shields brought out a man who was so seriously burned that a portion of his hand fell off when he was picked up.
 At one camp there was no shelter and the men sought refuge on an outcrop- ring of rock. There four men pershed J. T. Flynn and Joseph Flynn watched their brother Frank burn to death, the former receiving serious burns. With them was Gilbert M. Gibbs, whose face was burned beyond recognition and whose arms and body were scorched. Flames came upon them with such ra- pidity that even blankets and towels to cast about them could not be obtained and yet these hardy men survived the flames.
 Blackness at West Dome
 What occurred at the West Dome, the center of the catastrophe, probably never will be known but so old and experienced a miner as Robert E. Weiss, 1t Is said probably never would have taken his as- socates in timber shaft in time of fire unless all other escapes were cut off At the Dome it Is known that 30 foreign laborers perished in shaft. Other bodies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Personals

MT Clem Burke Is steadily improving at the hospital. He hopes to be among his many friends in Ensley soon.
 MT Chriss Marugg is recovering rapid ly from recent operation.
 Gen. Fred Tschudy and Mrs. Tschudy have moved to Corey and are occupying the handsome new residence just com pleted on Valley road at Overlook place. J. D. Talks, proprietor of the Gary apartments, has moved with his family to Elberton.
 Claire Miller of the by-product coke plant has gone to Olive Hill, Ky, where he will remain for some time on business. The Ensley lodge A. F. and A. M. will meet tonight in their hall. Degree work will be taken up.
 Quite a number of Ensley people are out of town spending their vacations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13

are lying about the property and 1t is doubtful if half of the force of 300 remain alive
 Whether anyone was lost at the Stan dard or Imperial is not yet known, but to- morrow the parties will be sent out. The Vipond was total loss. but all the men escaped. No word has been received from the Success, where there were 54 men.
 The flames crept around Porcupine lake to Pottsvile and there destroyed all the buildings except two Italian boarding houses, into which Constable Percy gath cred all the Italians, with the warning that any man stirring out would be shot.
 The fire in Golden City consumed about one-third of the town.
 Relief Fund Started
 The Toronto board of trade today sub- scribed 5000 and the city oe Toronto $50OC and individuals In the city as much more to assist the suffering people in the fire swept area. special train came down from Cochrane today, bringing 800 women and children. A relief train is on the way up with supplies There have been calls along the railroad lires for nurses and doctors and many towns are respond ing nobly. Telephone and telegraph com. munications with many points has failed
 Michigan Situation Improved Detroit, Mich., July 12-With food a their disposal and tents provided tn, thousand or more survivors of the fir | swept villages of Au Sable and Oscod; | trcathed easier tonight than at any tim since the flames destroyed their home yester day afternoon. The known dea number three. Late reports from othe counties in the fire zone are generall encouraging. The little town of Waters ,, in Otesoga county, however, is still fight ing the flames and tonight 1t appealed { Fay City, hundred miles south, fo I help.
 l jhe wind has subsided almost entirel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13
Measures of Relief

East Tawas, Mich. July 2.-Mayo .James Labarge of this place tonight tele
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-13

-------~--~---~~-~----- anl it would need but little rain to smother the smouldering fires. The rain, however, is not likely and the state fire warden has summoned every availab ble man to check the flames. In the western section of the state every trespass agent and landlooker has been pressed into ser vice to fight menacing fires.
 Measures of Relief
 Relief measures throughout the state are progressing rapidly. Late today a special train from Bay City carried % cases of condensed milk, 5000 pounds of ham, 250O loaves of bread, 30 cases of dried beef and all kinds of cereals as well as blankets and clothing to the des- titute.
 This is not matter of relief for a week or a day or even a month, said Mayor Woodruff of Bay City tonight Hundreds not only are destitute but have lost all means of helping them selves''
 Reports received tonight from Traverse City and Lewiston indicate that the for est fires near those towns are under con l trol and that no further damage i' | feared.
 | :,ogers City was saved from probabl. te'truction by change in tie wind, bu | the woods throughout the county are sait ! to be on fire. .t East Tawas. Mich. July 12-Mayo lJames Labarge of this place tonight tele
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-15
FAILED TO MAKE
ANNUAL REPORTS
Railroad and Other Corporations
Must Explain to Com
mission.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. WORK
Desires to Help Physicians.
Education Board Meeting
Called.

One Virginia railroad, two telephone
companies and one power and water
company have been summoned before
the State Corporation Commission to
show cause why they should not be
fined for failure to make the annual
returns of property as required by
law. These returns are used as the
basis for assessment of public service
corporations
Rules have been issued against the
four concerns, requiring them to ap-
pear before the commission on Tues
day, October "a, at IL A, NJ, to an
swer. The penalty is fine of not
less than SIS nor more than $4,000.
The railroad Is the Greenesville and
Dinwiddie. operated by the Camp Man
ufacturinS Company lumber interests.
'Ihe notice Is to be served on j. c.
Parker. the secretary. In case he is
not found. the sheriff Is directed to
serve 1t on either P. D. Camp, j. l..
Camp or r. ]. Camp.
The other rules are against the fol-
lowing concerns: Swift Run Telephone
Company. of Stanardsville, Greene
county, Dr.. r. B. Pennington, presi-
dent; Cooperative Water and Power
Corporation, of Norfolk. A. B. Carney,
president: Hois Mutual Telephone Com
pany. of Bealeton, j. NJ. Price, pres
ident
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-15
NOBODY THERE TO
TAKE Up BUSINESS
Street Committee Complains
About Failure of Members to
Attend Meetings.

The Council Committee on Streets
failed of quorum last night. It's n
habit that has grown on the street.
committee In recent months, so much
SO that Clerk j, Taylor Stratton has
aoahdoned nope OF reading the accu-
mulated minutes or transactinp the
pending business, and threatens IN
resign again. Seven members SAT
about last night for an hour and said
Things about the nine absentees. CITY
Engineer Boiling, who takes the blame
, for all the Street Committee does. o.
fails to do. looked worried There wa :
/ a CONTRACTORS man named Donnell-
who had failed to come to time on tho
Gillie's Creek bridge-a most INN, RI
ant part of the plan for opening new
Lester Street But Mr.. Nielsen. the
Fulton delegate on the committee was
not in his seat.
Mr.. Gunst rose to the occasion and
made speech on the subject of fail
ure to attend Council committees He
had three important pieces of work
Tor which funds had been provided
street improvements which he LONG
ago promised to the people of Lee
Ward-and there was not sufficient
number present to authorize him to
ask for bids. 1t was shame. he as
left sick wife at home, agreed Mr..
Gunst was disposed to press the point
If bids were not called for soon the
contracts would not be awarded before
winter, and the Taxpayers of Lee
Ward would again have to wade
through mud. all because Mr. Lynch
had gone to the minstrel show. All
agreed that the situation. was critical.
but Sergeant-at-Arms Ruskell was not
on the job to pull Mr. Lynch out of
the theatre, and so at Q o'clock tho
meeting solemnly adjourned to Mon
day, night.
That's the way it goes" complained
Mr.. Gunst. II offered plan last year
to cut down the Council to few men
and to pay them to attend to all this
business. and to fire them IL they didn't
look after 1t Tho Council never even
voted on It, and the very men who OPP
posed 1t then are the men who have
been staying away and keeping those
Of us who are willing to work from
accomplishing anything"