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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED
John CoOmbs Held Up By Negroes At
 Avenue B and Twenty-secOnd Street

John Coombs. a white man who lives at Forty-frst street and Avenue B, Avon- dale, reported to the police yesterday morning that he had been held up at Il 80 o'clock Tuesday night at the corner of Avenue E and Twenty-second street and relieved of S75 and revolver by two ne- gro men. After robbing him the negroes arc alleged to have assaulted him and bruised him up considerably.
 The negroes were described by Mir Coombs as very black, about feet g inches high, would weigh about 15o pounds. heavy set, wore black clothes and black felt hats. The description ap- plies to both negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

ed 1t is as sound as his ideas on the best way to free this city of the whisky evil. His letter on that topic was fine. and I think will be the best solution of prohi- bition failures.
 Approves Main Features
 T agree with Mir. Percy that three men should run the city affairs" said MT. Latham. 'They should be paid good sal aries. His letter. it seemed to me. sized the situation up. very well in some in stances. but in others do not agree with him. It is sufficient to say that I think, with majority of the voters of Birming- ham. that we should have a commission form of government, and I do not think the next legislature will fail to give the city the relief which was voted for so overwhelmingly. look for speedy &C., tion on the part of the legislature on the commission bill, which believe will be favorable to the city, ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
STRENUOUS WORK
 BY SANITARY MEN Nearly 30,000 Inspections Made During Month BURSON FILES REPORT Says General Sanitary Condition Of City Is Good As Result Of
 Active Midwinter
 Campaign
BURsON FILES REPORT

After strenuous midwinter cleaning campaign, Chief Sanitary Inspector Wal ter Burson announces that the sanitary condition of the city is good, and that the department begins the new year with a more genuine spirit of cooperation on the part of the public than ever before.
 The fact that nearly 5000 inspections were made by the small force during the month is proof that the department has been active. Here is the report for De- cember:
 Dr. Robert Nelson, Health Officer, City:
 Dear Sir: I have the pleasure of sub mitting you my report for the month of December, 1910.
 The general sanitary condition of the city is good. There have been several ar rests made for violations of the "spittinp ordinance on sidewalks and street cars and also for violations of the stable ordi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Quiet In Police Circles

The past few days have been very quiet at the police station, and if the cold weather remains the month of January will be very slow one for the officers. Thirty arrests have been made within the past three days, and up to last night but two arrests had been made in the IS hours of Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

themselves to the other candidates. they will rush to my assistance on tie second or third ballots. T think 1t due my friends and sup porters that I make this statement Us to my strength. l wish them to know that there is now no doubt as to my election"
 Long Also Confident
 Judge Almons closest rival for the eakership is J. Lee Long of Butler. Friends of MT. Long have stated that he has 57 votes pledged So it is evident that both men are confident of success
 Oven the long distance telephone last evening MT. Long said;
 You may state for mo that I am absolutely certain of carrying the day l am not at liberty to make public the list of those who have pledged themselves to vote for me. However. you may rest assured that the next speaker will hail from Butler county"
 It is conceded that either MT. Long or Judge Almon will be elected Both men were strong in their opposition 10 the prohibition amendment to the constitution and both were ardent in their support of Col. Emmet O'NeaI in his campaign against Colonel Mallory for the gubernatorial nomination. Eth CT would be satisfactory to the gov ernor-elect; so much so, as a matter of fact, that he has declined to take a hand in their campaigns. Both men are close to him. politically, and on the grounds of friendship. MT. Long managed the campaign against the amendment and also managed Colonel O'Neals campaign. But Judge Almon was closely affiliated with the anti amendment committed. was a wheel horse in the O'Neal campaign. and is a neighbor of the governor-elect. MT Long will open his headquarters at the Exchange tomorrow morning.
 Wants Highway Commission
 Judge Almon states that he is go- ing to Montgomery to do more than run for the speakership.
 As is known. he is chairman of the legislative committee of the Alabama Goods Roads association, and at the instance of that association has pro- posed bill for the creation of state highway commission.
 Tn addition 10 this said the judge, q am going to endeavor to put into effect the good roaos amendment to the constitution which was adopted some summers ago by the votes of the people.
 T believe the legislature will be history making body and that the big problems coming up will be solved and discharged wisely and without frio- tiou-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Marriage licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 B. G. Young of Birmingham to Sarah Jane Perkins.
 Joseph J. Trucks of Bessemer to Miss Ruth Clewis.
 D. c. Knight of Adger to Miss Rusha Howton.
 FIorillard Myers of Birmingham to Miss Mary Randle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Wanted In CordeIc, Ga.

G. w. Hall, who was wanted in Cordele, Ga, has been arrested by Detectives Ray and Fully. He was taken back to Cor dele yesterday. where Hall is wanted on a serious charge and also for skipping a bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Mullins Ideas

T cannot give an opinion of Mr. Per cy's letter as to the commission bill, for have not had sufficient time to read 1t and analyKe 1t thoroughly said J. Thad Mullin. However. think 1t fine provid-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
The Great Companion.

In life's obscurest places and lowli-
est tasks it is great comfort and
inspiration to know that in them we
have the companionship and the sym
pathy of Christ. He gives to every
one special work, our little duties
as well as our greatest responsibilities
and opportunities. He made the heav-
ems; but he also girded himself with
towel and washed the feet of his
disciples, saying, Il am among you as
he that serveth" His strength is
made perfect in our weakness. The
common task is always sublime op-
portunity. He that is faithful in that
which is least, is faithful also in
much" Christ's servants are also his
friends, however lowly their place,
however humble their gifts, however
inconspicuous their fidelity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Brave Woman Honored.

For her gallantry in saving the life
of patient at Hanwell asylum, King
George has conferred a medal on
Nurse Hilda Wolsey. Some time ago
female patient at the asylum, while
exercising in one of the airing courts,
climbed over the wire covering of one
Of the fire escape staircases, and
reaching roof ran along the narrow
gutterWay at the edge OF it for some
20 feet. Nurse Wolsey followed
her, making her way by leaning with
one hand against the sloping roof,
and reaching the patient, held her, at
great personal risk. until ropes and
ladders were procured and she was
lowered to safety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
VOL. 55.
Enloxlnn 2 GIvn

At a New York subway station a
large and important looking colored
woman entered the car. There was
no vacant seat, SO she hung to a strap
with one hand. In the other hand
she carried a scarlet-coVered book.
and she wag so interested In its con
tents that she at once began to read
It assiduously, notwithstanding the
dlHcuIt OF opening it and turning the
pages with one hand. The Casual OBJ
server could not overcome her curios-
ity to know what subject so fascin-
ated the tiger lily" so she stole
glance at the title Of the book. 1t
was monumental tome by the rev
cred Elinor Glyn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Wide Awake VILLAGES,

1t has remained for the town and
village improvement associations to
teach us VIII ( it means to have yards
that are attractive from curbstone to
alley. They have educated children
to have proper regard not only for
the premises on which they live, but
for their share in identifying the pub
lie school grounds teaching them that
when they deface its walls, break
windows, pull up it's flowers and de-
stroy its trees they are despoiling
their own property, a very foolish
thing to do, to say the least.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
The Religions Of Japan.

To the ranging eye the fruits
brought forth by the religions of China
appear to be numberless temples,
dingy and neglected; countless dusty
idols portraying nideous deities in vio-
lent attitudes expressive of the worst
passions; an array of ignorant priests,
as skeptical as Roman augurs, en-
gagged in diviEing, exercising and fur
nishing funeral ceremonies for gain,
and laity superstitious and irrever-
ent, given to perfunctory kotowing
and prayer promoted by the most
practical Notwithstanding Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN, OCTOBER 12 1911
Birds Damage Pure Hung GU. to Air

A southern woman had a set of
chinchilla furs ruined last spring. She
hung them on line in the yard and
never gave them another thought un-
til a neighbor called to her to save
them from the hooking birds. When
she ran out 1t was too late. Big pieces
of fur had been snatched from the
muff and collar. and the tender skin
was pierced In several places by the
birds sharp beaks ! spoke of this to
a furrier and he told me that he fire.
quently repairs fur that has been
pecked by birds. Even the city spar.
rows will peck them for nest lining.
They are especially partial to long
haired furs, such as fox or bear
Good Housekeeping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12

Nine. Curie and M. Debierne have
presented a joint resolution to the
French Academy of Sciences announo-
ing that they have succeeded in pro-
ducing pure radium. This metallic
radium which has been secured by iso.
lation Of foreign matter is a brilliant
white, turning black on exposure to
the light 1t will not &et fire to pa
per, decomposes water rapidly, and
adheres to iron.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
NO. 81.
valueless.

Somebody has suggested that II
would be an excellent idea to examine
the baseball umpires' eyes before the
season opens. This ingenious person
processes to believe there are ulnpires
afflicted with mistiness of vision
that prevents them from distinguish
ing between an out and its op osite
OF course. there is nothing to II
The playing staff and its attaches will
not include an officialocculist. Rut
the suggestion will have one bad Of.
feet To the shrieks of "Robberi"
and Kill him!" will now be added.
"Aw. git an eye doctor!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
FOR Cheaper Food.

The Rhode Island conservation com.
mission reports that there are 400 nm.
utilized farms and large areas which
have never been cultivated at all nj.
though they are very close to the
market. Yet Rhode Island is cele.
brated as the most "thickly settled"
state in the union. The possibilities
of this country In the production OF
food have not begun to be exhausted.
the limitations are nowhere In sight.
observes the Springfield Republican,
All that we need to make cheaper food
Is more people willing to till the land
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Dogs Heaven.

Wonderfully trained sympathetic
and smart dogs are the dearest com.
panions of almost every German stu.
dent who has the money to afford one
or more. These can be seen In the
university towns Enthusiastically outfit.
ted with the student corps color. in
ribbons or wearing the tiny monkey
student cap on doggies head. Often
are dogs sent on all sorts of chores.
carrying basket of eggs, bread or
butter. bottle of brandy, dressed
chicken, etc. Outside of too many
labor stunts-often grievous drudgery
Germany is the dogs true heaven.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
It's Own Punishment.

A man deserted from the British
army in 1909 and went to Canada and
prospered, but since then his con-
science has worried him and he has
travelled back 400 miles TO England
to "bear his punishment" A man
with a conscience like, that does not
want any more punishment; it must
be quite enough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
RrltIsh Taroet Practice.

Although the conditions of target
practice have been made more diff.
cult for the gunner. the number Of
hits has increased in the British navy.
The target, towed at an unknown
speed. is 80 feet high by 80 feet long,
the latter dimension being less than
one-fifth the length of modern bat
tleship. During 1910 the 10 and -
inch guns averaged or hits per min
ute against 90 four years ago The
9.2-inch guns for the whole fleet aver
aged 2.01 hits; the 7.5-inch gun made
2.61 hits as against 1.58 made by this
gun four years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Queer Place for Nest.

Birds In London sometimes choose
queer nesting-places. A pair of spar
rows have this year chosen the gran
tie crown of the Royal coat of arms
which decorate the massive gothic
arch of the middle tower of the Tower
Of London. There they have been seen
actively at work designing the arch
itecture of their home. The birds have
only just room enough to get in and
out of the stonework at the base of
the crown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Marriage Market Looks un.

Apparently the marriage rate has
turned the corner" for the last year.
according to the abstract of marriages
for England and Wales, recently pub
hshed, there were 267,416 marriages
In 1910 against 26O,259 the previous
year. The rate per thousand of popu-
latlon was 1870 last year against 1856
In 1909. The September quarter was
easily the most popular time for mar
rlages, with 1892, against December's
1880 and June's paltry 81 ,003.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Advertising

II you are fairly ''good at figures" you
win quickly convince yourself that it
pays to read the advertisements and
patronize The Journals advertisers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-12
Job Printing

That is part of our business, and we
pride ourselves in doing the best
and neatest kind of work Patronize
the Journal Job Print. Quick service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
GREEN TURTLES.

The Youngsters Have . PsriIous Time
After Being Hatehsd.
Concerning the great turtles Of the
southwest Indian ocean q traveller
says: THE cheloniau, or green turtle
tChelone mydas,. Ii an animal of con.
siderable economic importance to the
atoll. for It still occurs In the vast
hordes which are 20 often described
by early voyagers In the tropics.
There appear to be two distinct groups
-one resident and small In numbers.
the other migratory and visiting the
atoll to breed In numbers impossible
t. estimate.
1.-THE latter arrives In December. and
from then to April the sea seems alive
with turtles. The females seek the
small sand beaches and then ascend
them With the rising tide. pushing
themselves lnboriously above high tide
mark Holes are then dug In the sand
by means Of the fore clippers until
satisfactory one Is obtained. and the
eggs. 2Us In number. are buried, the
turtle returning to sea Immediately.
after forty days the eggs hatch
almost simultaneously. and the young
turtles dig their way up ont Of the
xnnd and 20 down to the sea IN long
procession. In the course Of which they
offer an easy prey to their enemies.
the frigate birds and heronA Once In
the sea, sharks and other large 6sh
eat them. and only 10 per cent reach
maturity."-Chicago NswA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
A RIDE FAMOUS
IN HISTORY


The provisional congress was In ses-
sion at Philadelphia. each Of the thir'
teen colonies having representatives
there. It was great congress, ana
q momentous question was before the
distinguished body. The great charter
Of our freedom had been written by
Jefferson. and BENJAMIN Harrison, ia
Their and great-grandfather of presi'
dents, had presented 1t to congress
On Monday. July 1. 1778. What would
the Continental congress do?
In order that our country should be
free and independent the Declaration
must be adopted. This could be done
II only the colonies stood united for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
SAD FATE OF
NATHAN HALE,

1t was Just after the buttle Of Long
Island. when Washington. commander
in chief Of the American army. called
for volunteers to 60 into the British
lines and get some information con-
corning the British Of which he was
In dire need.
Nobody volunteered but Captain Ma
than Hale.
Nathan Hale was only twenty-one
years old. At this age he was made
captain In the American army. He
was q Connecticut youth, born in Gov
entry and educated at Yale, where he
was graduated In 177S. Hale entered
the army In 1775. after short ex-
perience as school teacher. 30 tradition
says.
Captain Hale did not go at once to
the scene Of his operations, but to Nor
walk, Conn.,, and assumed the guise Of
q Dutch schoolmaster. He then con-
tinued his journey across the sound to
Long Island and with little difficulty
entered the camp of the British and
obtained the desired information.
Nathan was on his way back to
Washington's headquarters when cap
tured by British officers. He was tax
en- before General Howe, where he
was searched and reasonable papers
found on him. Without any form OF
trial he was sentenced to be hanged as
a spy. He asked for permission to write
to his mother. sister and the girl to
whom be was betrothed. One kind
hearted officer provided him with pen
and ink for the purpose. but a mere
provost marshal named Cunningham
tore up the letters, instead Of deliver
ing them, and even refused the pris-
oner the comfort Of clergyman or a
Bible on his last night.
The next morning Hale was taken to
an orchard in the Rutgers estate and
hanged from an apple tree. martyr
to patriotism.
In City Hall park. New York city
stands a monument to Nathan Hale,
and underneath are inscribed his last
pathetic words: II only regret that
have but one life to lose for my coun'
trv"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
STATE OF MAINE.
| CnrTNrrv or NYEnRn aa

COUNTY OF OAFOhD, S6.
Board of County Commissioners, May session,
1911; held by adjournment Aug. 8, 1911.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible, and that inquiry into the merits
of their application is expedient, 1T IS ORDERED
that the County Commissioners meet a,
the Post Office at West Peru, In said County.
on Tuesday, the 3lst day Of August, 1911, next,
at ten Of the clock, A. NJ, and thence
proceed to view the route mentioned In said
petition; Immediately after which view, q hear.
Ing Of the parties and their witnesses will be
had at some convenient place In the vicinity
and such other measures taken In the premises
as the Commissioners shall judge proper. And
It Is further ORDERED, that notice OF the time.
place and purpose of the Commissioners meet.
Ing aforesaid be given to all persons and cor.
porations interested, by causing attested copies
Of said petition and Of this order thereon to be
served upon the Clerk Of the Town Of Peru in said
County and also posted up In three public
places in said town, and published three weeks
successfully in the Oxford Democrat, news.
paper printed at Paris. in said County Of OK:
ford. the first Of said publications, and each Of
the other notices, to be made, served and posted,
Ing, to the end that all persons and corpora.
tons may then and there appear and show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order OF
Court thereon.
ATTEST :-CHARLEs F. WHITMAN. Clerk.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-29
To the Honorable County Commissioners for the

To the Honorable County Commissioners Tor the
County of Oxford
The undersigned John A. Putnam Of Peru
Maine, respectfully represents that public con
yenience and necessity RI quire the location OF
town way In said Peru hereinafter described
and on the I'd day Of September. 1910, he peti
toned the municipal officers of said town OF
Peru to lay out said town way, copy OF which
petition Is as follows:
ITO the Seectmen of the Town OF Peru:
The undersigned Inhabitants OF the town OF
Peru, respectfully represent that public con
venience and necessity require the location OF
town way in said Peru as follows:
From q point opposite Charles j. Howard't
house to the road leading from the main road tc
A lvah Curtis dwelling house.
wherefore your petitioner prays that after due
notice and hearing, said way may be laid out, IL
accordance with the provisions Of the law.
Dated this second day Of September, A. ID
1910.
Signed by John A. Putnam and others"
And your petitioner further represents thai
said municipal officers of said Peru have I'M
reasonably neglected and refused and still un
reasonably neglect and refuse to lay out said
town way as prayed for In said petition.
Wherefore he petitions your honorable board
to lay out said town way In sail Peru 40 fol
lows: From point opposite Charles j
Towards house to the road leading from the
main road to Alvah Curtis dwelling house, and
prays that after due notice and hearing said way
may be laid out by your honorable board In &C
cordancc with the provisions Of law.
Dated at Peru this twenty sixth day OF May,
A. ID. 1911.
JOHN A. PUTNAM and others.