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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-05-25
Rerkshire Fires OUT.

Millers Falls, Massachusetts. - A
heavy shower extinguished the forest
fires which have been burning in this
region. The loss is estimated at
100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
News of ThOrsby

Thorsby, January 3.-(Special. )--Rev. Samuel Adams preached his farewell ser mon at the Baptist church Sunday, and will leave in a few days for a trip to Florida in search of health.
 Mrs. Philander Morgan is seriously i'll and apparently making little progress to- ward recovery. MT. Morgan is brother of the late Senator Morgan
 Phillip Horn, son of Mir and Mrs A. K. Horn, has a we'll developed case of penu- monia. Miss G. S. Thompkins, Mrs. John G. Shand, Mrs. Alberta G. Burson and two children of MT Stevens are all on the sick list.
 The annual meeting of the Thorsby Savings bank reveals very prosperous condition, dividend of per cent was de- clared, and considerable balance was still left. Deposits have increased more than 100 per cent during the year, which indicates a prosperous community. The board of directors was increased to 15, as follows: M. J. Barrett, w. B, Conway, T. J. Dorminy, Guy H. Gerald, Hattie M. Gerald, A. H. Horn, Sam Kaufman, I. N. Langston R. B. McNeil, L. A. McGraw, G. w Mims, J. H. Patton, John Patton. Jr., J. J. Stanley, and w. F. Thomas. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President. A. K. Horn: vice presi- dent, w. E. Thomas; cashier, Guy H. Gerald; assistant cashier, John Pat ton. Jr,
 Thorsby institute is opening up the win ter term under most favorable conditions and with large increase of enrolment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04

The prophecy of a newspaper report CT, made at a banquet given to the press in Los Angeles, Cal, in July 1909, came true yesterday with singular effectiveness, when Hiram Johnson was inaugurated governor of California with simple ceremonies at Sacramento.
 The factional nomination of MT. ohnson, then secretary. of state of California, was the result of an over- abundance of the wine of that country taken aboard by the reporter at one of the numerous banquets rendered visiting newspaper men at the Elks' convention at Los Angeles. At one of them MT. Johnson was toastmaster and 1t was attended by two newspaper men of this city.
 Everyone at the table was supposed to make short talk about the sec- ton from which they came. The Cali fornia newspaper man had been pre- ceeded by numerous speak CTS and was completely cleaned of eth under.' In the absence of anything else to say he nominated Mir Johnson, the toast master. as the next governor of Call ifornia and for the President of the United States. It is now rumored that he will run for the presidency.
 All the banqueters laughed at the jest of the reporter but it was taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
STATE BOARD
 CONSIDERS PARDONS

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special)-A number of pardons and paroles were considered by the state board of par dons, which met today in regular month ly session. The session was the last one of the dying administration, the full quota of members-composed of Attorney Gen. eral A. M Garber, Auditor W. W. Bran- don and Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown-being on hand. The February session will be presided over by the then Attorney General Brickell, Auditor c. Brooks Smith and Secretary of State Brown.
 The batch of recommendations which will be rendered to Governor Conner this week will as a consequence, be the last which will be acted on by him. Few ex- tensions of mercy are expected to be granted, owing to the wholesale dismiss sals from the penitentiary which have been the order of the day since Thanks giving.
 In, todays batch of applications were a number of petitions of heart interest, the usual gallery of weepers being on hand to lend their tears to their applications for clemency in behalf of loved ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
NATIONAL GUARD
 SHOWS BIG GAINS

Montgomery, January 4.-(Special.)- Tremendous growth of the Alabama Ma tional Guard is shown in the quadren- which has been submitted to Gov. B. B. Conner. Mention is maue by the adju- tant general of the fact that in four years the state has jumped to seventh place in military rank in the union, being exceeded by the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massa- chusetts, Ohio and New Jersey. The strength of the state guard, over the preceding four years. has increased at 60 per cent ratio.
 At the various encampments held in the state during the four years funds were expended as follows: In 1907. with 1892 men in camp. s4o.3sS.s6; 1908, with 2605 men in camp. s61.19s.62; 1909, with 2662 men in camp. s44,90s.75; 1910, with 27s7 men in camp, s75.s41.2S.
 General Graves makes mention of the fact that the various rifle ranges now operating in the state are doing an up-to date work, which Is greatly
 tending to reflect credit on the Etionai Guard of this commonwealth. Hang : ; are located at Mobile, Montgomery, BIT mingham, Anniston, Decatur, Geneva, Fort Deposit. Dothan and Luverne. The report shows that the new ad- jutant general of Alabama will come into office with balance of $29,047. .O3 in treasury, which is part of the states appropriation given by the government under what is known as the amended Dick act. This balance Is available for | field equipment and ammunition. The adjutaht general takes occasion, in this | connection, to recommend that the state | make bigger appropriations to aid the guard in Its work.
 | Of the nine recommendations made | by the official all are calculated to l greatly improve the efficiency of the service. In a nutshell they are CD q | general increase in the state appro- | priations; (2) increase the salary of | the adjutant general by 5000; (3) employment of & stenographer In the adjutant generals office; (4 give a
 salary of $500 to the officer respon- sible for the physical examination oi
 recruits; (6) appropriate S1500 annual; | ly to pay expenses of non commissioned lofficers of the regular army who arc detailed for service in this state; c. allow $500 per year for brigadier gen l eral and regimental commanders, ane s1OO for coast artillery commanders for incidental expenses incurred during their administration; (s) and (9) In crease the quarterly allowance of eacf
 tion for encampnlent purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
CASHIER AND GOLD
 BOTH DISAPPEAR

 the disappearance from here of I. B.. Lidell, assistant cashier of the Camden National bank, it is discovered that s40oo in gold has disappeared from the bank vault.
 Didell is about 9 years old, he stood high in social circles and is connected with a prominent Camden family. He came to Camden from Rome, Ga. Leaving Camden on Christmas Day, IL dell was traced as far as Cincinnati and then lost sight of. sss There was ample bond to cover the shortage but the amount was Ieplaced at once by relatives.
 The bank will issue a statement at 3 o'clock this afternoon bearing upon the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
BIG FIRE RAZES
 NEW YORK TOWN

Troy, N. Y., December 3,-The business section of Granville, N. Y, a village Of 5000 inhabitants, about 30 miles north of this city was swept by fire early today with a loss of $300,C00.
 The absolute failure of the water sup ply at the critical moment, owing to stoppage of an intake pipe at the reser- voir which supplies the village, gave the flames full sway. The local firemen, as sisted by volunteers from several nearby towns, finally strung long lines Of hose to the bank of the Pawlet river and then pumped a feeble stream up to the scene of the blaze, but their efforts were Of lit tie avail. A sudden shift of wind saved the residential section of the village, driv- ing the flames back over the alreauy oharred business section to complete their work there.
 There was no loss of life and no injury
 The fire was discovered by Miss Rose Nelson, the 19-year-old girl operator In the telephone exchange on Main street and she gave the alarm at once.
 Although the office where she worked was almost constantly threatened by nre and twice was ablaze she remained at her post and kept her single wire in commit nication without interruption. She sent message after message to neighoorlng towns for help.
 Granville is a wealthy little place known chiefly for it's slate quarries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
DENSE FOG TIES
 UP ALL TRAFFIC

New York, January 3.-The heaviest fog or Scotch mist" which has been enveloping the Atlantic seaboard for the last 24 hours showed no signs of lifting early today and marine tranic in and out of the port of New York was at a complete standstill. Fourteen Atlantic and coastwise steamers, both inward and outward bound, tugged futileiy at their mud hooks off the Ambrose channel lightship and the quarantine station waiting for chance to get under way. Eight other oceanic carriers are due today but will be probably held off Sandy Hook by the fog.
 Sixteen persons were injured, two probably fatally, when two crowded Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley cars crashed together early today on the incline at Sixty-seventh street and Third avenue, Brooklyn. One of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
News of Bay Minette

Bay Minette, January 3.-tspecial.) ) The announcement has been made that the Bristow Mercantile company and the business of the firm of Franklin &r Cromartio arc to be consolidated and will occupy the Hamilton building, re- gently vacated by the J. c. Griffin Mer- cantile company. The new concern is to carry one of the largest stocks in the city and will be headed by J. M. Franklin, J. c. Bristow, J. w. Cro- martio, Oscar Bristow and J. M. Wool ey.
 The cold wave which struck this county at an early hour this morning is giving considerable trouble. Much ice is reported throughout the county and considerable damage is being done to the winter crops. The citrus crops in the lower end of the county are being injured by the freeze and the truck farmers throughout the county will receive a severe setback
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
MARION DOZENS
 GRANTED A PAROLE

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special )-Ma- rion Dobbins, white convict from Ge- neva county, who was caught a few weeks ago in belt at the lumber camp where he was employed, and who sustained seri- ous injuries as result. has been paroled by Governor Conner. He was sent up to serve two years for attempt to arson. his sentence beginning October 10, 1910. Rec ords in the case show that Dobbins' neck was badly cut by the belt.
 will Sheppard, sent up for arson in the second degree, to serve four years, has been paroled by the chief executive in or der that he might live out the remaining days of his life with his brother a negro preacher. The convict is said to be dying of tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
Case Reversed By Circuit Court

New Orleans. January 3.-(Special.)- The United States circuit court of ap- peals today reversed the case of J. M. Robinson. Norton G Go, vs. Tuscaloosa mills, from the Northern district of Alabama. The cases of William B. Tay- Tor vs. George w. saxton & Parish and ConsoliNated Naval Stores com pany vs. United States from the North srn district of Florida were affirmed. Norris & Co., vs. Whitley from South ,rn district of Georgia reversed. D. A. Campbell vs.s c. J. Adair from North ern district of Texas affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
-----ses-- sf Historic Bridge Destroyed

Port Gibson. Miss, January S.-The his-. toric old suspension. bridge over, little Bayou pier, just north of this city was washed out last night by freshet. The bridge. which was 5S years old, has been visited by engineers from all over the world. They came to study the work regarded as being remarkable in many ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
Bible officers Elected

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special.)- Officers of the Alabama Bible society have been elected for the ensuing year. They are Judge Armstead Brown, presi- dent; the Rev. w. F. Evans, l.. c. Brans- comb, w. G. McDaniel, w. B. Crumpton, A. F. Carr and W. M. Crawford, vice presidents; J. R. Kelly, treasurer; H. c. Henley, clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
HOW JOHNSON WAS NOMINATED
 FOR CALIFORNIA; GOVERNOR
By CLYDE w. ENNIS

seriously by some of the interests there and Mr. Johnson was induced to run. He did run, and Is still running. for he completely swept the state.
 The new governor of California; is very popular among newspaper men of California, which argues that he must be somewhat of good fellow without being an extremist.
 In personal appearance he is not un- like tAe most gerenally accepted pie ture of Abraham Lincoln as far as homeliness goes. He is lean, lanky and far from impressive.
 There is one thing about him which the newspaper men of California claim is true, and that is he cannot be bossed by any interest and will do exactly what he thinks is best. If this is cor rect, 1t may be that southern Cali fornia, which has long been under the yoke of railroad influences, may be re- covered by the "accidentar governor.
 He believes a great deal in the. star of destiny business and the presidential bee may be buzzing around him to- night in California
 An indication of his simple ways was his complete annullment of the plans to give him a brilliant inauguration, with parades. balls, fetes and such things. He believes in the simple life and hard work for his fellows.
 I have often wondered if he framed up that nomination with the reporter at the banquet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04

 trolley cars was stalled and the motor- man of the following car~did not see the car ahead of him because of the heavy fog until he was almost upon 1t. The front platform of the rear car was wrecked and the motorman and several passengers were badly hurt.
 An all-night search was kept up by tugs in the Long Island sound for two young boys, Raymond Collins and Will liam Rotkranz, who went out on. q duck shooting expedition in 12-foot dinghy and were lost in the mist of Larchmont.
 Among the steamers due here today and which are no doubt held up in the ocean by the fog:
 Aliancia from Colon, Maracaibo from San Juan, Breslau from Bremen, Call ifornia from Puerto Mexico. and Clara from Plume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
Collier Runs Aground

Woodshole, Mass, January 3.-Ihe steam collier Kennebee, from Baltimore for Boston, with a full cargo, is ashore on the Vineyard sound side of Pasque island She is probably the steamer re- ported ashore last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04

PILES CURED IN TO 14 DAYS Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days. soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-04
pr. lyons | PERFECT Tooth Powder

lneutralizes the destructive acids of the mouth-cleanses,
 preserves and beauti6es the teeth, and imparts purity
 and fragrance to the breath.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
nor An n.

The State Journal is not a laying
bare anything anymore. 1t is simply
trying to be one Of the best and llv-
est newspapers in West Virginia and
even as to that 1t leaves other people
to decide whether or not it is success
full. Political reform would no doubt
be a good thing in this State nearly
as good a thing as not having it
but still let those who, want It get II
IL they can. We have about come to
the conclusion It does not much mat
ter who run the parties and have the
offices, it is six with one and half
a dozen with the other, and half a
dozen with the other, and a matter
Of no particular Importance in this
direction. The main thing to do is to
whistle cheerfuly and keep happy.
Still IL Col. George Mcintosh wants to
tear around in his Fayette Tribune
and blow up the earth, we will be
glad TO see him at lt.-Parkersburg
State Journal,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
!RuMoR OF CONFESSION SAID TO,
& INVOLVE ,FlFTEEN IN THE.
WALKER LYNcHING.

CoATEsvILLE. Pa. Aug. 25.- A
.rumor, electrical in It's effect upon the
residents Of this city last night, that
under the stress of the pleading Of his
wife and children, Oscar Lamping, ar
rested yesterday as q ringleader
among those who recently dragged
lack Walker, murderer Of Policeman
Rice and burned him to- death, had
broken down and confessed his part.
In the lynchI1g and reyealedthe names
Of Is Others whom he recognized as
being in the forefront Of those who
threw the living negro on his funeral
pyre, will not down.
His story Is said to have been told
in the presence Of a borough officer
who, when asked, almost shouted re-
flsal to speak one work Of the alleged
confession and implication.
Charged with advocating the lynch
ing, Lamping, a railroad brakeman, 49,
years old, was committed for murder
by District Attorney Gawthrop here
yesterday evening. Lamping was iden.
tofed by Norman Price, one Of the
first to be arrested in connection with
the lynching last week. The probers
declare that they have several WIT.
nesses to prove that Lamplng was in
the crowd and took a leading part.
eve have the stun on this man
Lamping," said District Attorney Cav
throp last evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25

mary law. This would give the peo-
pie the power to select their own can.
didates and make It impossible for
millionaires and corporations to over.
ride the sentiment Of the people by
the purchase Of conventions and leg
islatures. 1t is one Of the fundsmen.
tai principles of the Democratic par
lty and expressly declared for in the
Demoeratic platforms. Senators Wat
son and Chiffon made the mistake Of
opposing the law They knew that "
the people had a chance to be heard
the Jig was up with them. Their only
hope lay In theiriopportunity to buy
up the Legislature. Strange to say, at
the beginning Of the session they pre-
vailed on majority Of the Democrats
to oppose this sound Democratic doc
trine and repudlate this demand Of the
Democratic platform. Later in the
session when the pressure from the
people grew too strong to be with
stood, they permitted the Democrats
to support the billYith the ridiculous
provision that the law should not take
effect until after the next election.
This would enable Senator Watson to
dodge the Democratic masses and
buy up another caucus and break into
the Senate for SIX, years more.
Senator Watson made a mistake
iwhentihe hired prominent Democrats
in a number Of counties to coup to
Charleston to manufacture a false
sentiment in his favor, and induce
members of the legislature to sup
port men when the party at home
did not want. No man can long main
tain himself as a leader by such prac-
tees, and these methods will discred-
it the local leaders and disrupt the
party at home, i
These are a few Of the political
mistakes of Senator Watson as seen
from a Democratic point Of view,
t"and there are others" Democrat"
in Ceredo Advance,
Thus endeth another chapter from
the Democratic book of harmony.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
6llATsoNIs PoLITlcAL MISTAKES
HARMONY (contlnued.)

y
NOT 80 very long ago the Wayne
News, Tie ofIiclal organ Of the rock.
ribbed Democracy Of Wayne county,
issued challenge to the ceredo AID.
vance. the authenticated mouthpiece
and defender Of the faith of the G. 0.
F. rom the same geographically subdi-
vision Aforesaid, asking the Advance
ppiit os the political mistakes Of
Senator Watson. to which ne Adsance
relLsd inebtsf but ofsgeheFat and
more tended replication thaFeto at.
tention sNcailsd to communication
BY Democrat appearlng-in the Aot
vance this week Any one at all fass
niliar With the political situation II
the lower end Of fse State can ;popt
ont with considerable accuracy and
vouch Tor the Demo- OF tIIf jau.
thor of this compre heaslYe eompen,
diiim 81 modern political history, which
feasis Follows Il 2 re Ya7 2ose HI
g .dft6 81 dsahce :f see in late
Issue of tie Wayne News that you
arc defahtly challenged to point out
single political mistake made by
Senator Watson. You being of a DIFF
tsrent political faith might regard ah
81 Senator Watson's acts and con-
duet as being mistakes, 1t might be
more appropriate for Democrat 10
review and criticise Senator Wat
IONS political career as seen from a
Democratic standpoint.
To- 80 back to the beginning, II Mr..
Etson had been nursing the ambi.
tion and plotting a design to break
into political life Through the Demo,
critic fences, he, made a mistake
when he opposed Democratic tickets
ana repudlated Democratic plat.
Storris ga 1895 and again in 19OOshe
threw the active force Of the great
Interests which he managed in favor
IF Mckinley and the State Republl,
can tickets in the counties of Har.
fiaoa and Marion where he had sew,
efal thousand voters In his employ.
tient was especially a greyious
mistake Tor him to have been the
Chief factor changing a safe Demo.
cratic majority in his own county into
permanent Republican majority
spf 900. except in such instances and
under such conditions as his own per.
sonal and business interest would be
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
IHEFAIRMlnII sI.VIRRIRIAN.

Published pailg Except Sunday and
aomi- yYeelys ~ the F'airmont West
yiFginlan Publishing Company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25
CHICKEN THIEVES
ARE.sAcTIyE5 ON SPRING STREET.
OWNERS or FOWLS WILL
WATCH FOR Outputs

Several families on Spring street
have had considerable annoyance OF
late by thieves entering their chicken.
coops and taking their choicest fowls
Wednesday night and yesterday after
noon the thieves were again active.
Those that have been disturbed ny
this annoyance will see that the cul.
Iprits are caught, s.5 III.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-08-25

puBEIc lTIoN OFFICE, 4.
lasoba nlIIdlna Z. Monroo Street