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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
SOLDIERS FEEL
 WELL AF TER HIKE

Galveston, Tex, April s.--The Third nro- visional regiment, under command of Col. John V. White, returned to Camp Crock ett this morning from it's practice march. Some of the men were footsore, but as d whole the regiment stood the hike" well. They broke camp yesterday, tramped down the beach for 10 miles and hi- Youacked over night.
 First Lieutenants John Casper, medical corps, from Ft. Dupont, and John w. Sherwood. medical reserve corps from Fort Williams, reported for duty with the First separate brigade today
 Orders have been issued by the war de- partment for First Lieutenants Thomas c. Blake, F. Coyle and H. Elliott of the medical reserve corps. who have been serving as surgeons aboard the trans ports Mcclellan, Kirkpatrick and Sumner, to report to Newport News.
 Regular weekly inspection was had this morning aboard the cruisers Tacoma and Salem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09

ent, Miss Ella Baker. Selma; Quiet Hour superintendent, the Rev. F. NJ. Craig, Prattville; division superintendents: for the northern district Lamar Perry, New Decatur central, N. E. Pilkington, An niston; southern. Ira Champion, Mont gomery; gulf, Miss Belle Robinson, Cit ronelle; denominational superintendents' E. B. Robinson. Marion Junction. T.. s. Presbyterians; F. L. Hudson, Gadsden. L. S. A. Presbyterians; George Eaves, Birmingham, Congregational Presbyte- rian; A. R. Moore, Birmingham Chris tian church. T. c. Cassidy. Birmingham Methodist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
MORE TROUBLE FOR
 PROFESSOR PUCKETT

Sheffield. April S.-(Special.)-On the complaint of Prof. W. F. Puckett, de- posed principal of the Sheffield public school, Woodson Cooke and C. M. Cren- shaw of Marion, Ala. were yesterday brought before Esquire A. J. Ivie and put under bond of $500 each to keep the peace.
 The affair is echo of the recent school muddle. Cooke and Crenshaw, ac- companied by Mrs Crenshaw, who is sister of Cooke. came to Sheffield yester- day and the two men proceeded to the home of Puckett where it is said they theratened him with bodily violence Puckett summoned the magistrate to his home and swore out the warrant there Cooke and Crenshaw claim that Puckett made remarks refectng upon a relative Of theirs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
One Man Drowned

Guntersville, April S. Special )-The Tennessee river Is higher than for 10 years Rain began Sunday night and has continued with short intervals all week. total precipitation at this place for the week being seven and three quarter inches. The same weather con ditions higher up the river produced the sudden rise at Chattanooga, which is estimated to mean 36 feet here where the valley is wider and no such ob- structions exist as are present high CT up.
 The water is now 34 feet on the gage here and still rising. This town is all most cut off, but range of hills will prevent isolation. Court is in session and the grand jury Is having some trouble getting witnesses across the back water. The steamboats are still making regular trips, but there are no way landing, everything being under water.
 Tennessee and Paint Rock rivers are now joined over a space 10 miles wide. Only one death from drowning has been reported an unknown ma nbeing pick ed up by timber men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
$3.5O Recipe Free For Weak Men.
Send Name and Address To- day-You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and
 Vigorous

have in my possession prescription for nervous debility. lack of visor weakened manhood. falling memory and lame back. brought on by excesses un- natural drains follies of youth, that has cured so many worn and right in their homes-without any additional help medicine that think every who wishes to resain his manly power and virty. quickly and quietly should have copy. So have determined to send copy of the prescription free of charge in plan. ord- mary sealed envelope to any who will write mo for it.
 This prescription comes from physician who has ade a special study of men and am convinced 1t is the surest acting combination for the of defi- cient manhood and vgor failure ever put together.
 think 1t to my fellow man to send them copy in confidence that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harmful patent medi- cines secure what I believe Is the quickest acting restorative, upbuildng. SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ev- CT devised and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop me line like this: Dr. A. E. Robinson 43o2 Luck Building. Detroit. Mich.. and will send yo,, a copy of this splendid recipe in plain ordinary envelope free of charge. great doctors would charge $300 to $5.0o for merely writ ing out prescription like this--bt send 1t entire ly free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
MANY WANT ID BE
 ON EXCISE BOARDS Governor Receiving Numer-
 0us Applications NO ACTION IS TAKEN Appointments Will Not Be Made Un- til After Counties Have Voted
 
NO ACTION IS TAKEN

| Montgomery, April S.-tSpecial )-Gov. ernor o'Neal has had large number oi applications during the last few days foi appointment to the office of excise com missioners. Since the passage of the Smith regulation bill hundreds of let ters have been received at the governors office containing inducements of various candidates for these offices Applications have been received from Birmingham Montgomery, Mobile and other towns and cities of the state that expect to estab- fish saloons under the provisions of the Parks local option bill.
 No appointments have yet been made nor are any likely to be made within the next 30 or 60 days. The creation of an ex- else commission Is entirely contingent upon the will of the qualified electors of the various cities and towns of the state. The excise commission does not become operative unless the voters In the several counties of the state shall determine to have saloons. Under a dispensary sys- tenn there Is no provision made for an excise commission, and none will be had.
 It is safe to say, therefore. that the governor has not yet given the appoint ment of excise commissioners much con sderation. In fact, it is an equally safe assertion to state that the chief execu- tive regards such applications as prema- ture, particularly as it has not yet been determined whether or not there will be any need for an excise commission in any county in the state.
 The Parks local option bill and the Smith regulation bill are mutually de- pendent one upon the other. One cannot become operative without the other. The Parks bill opens the way for the regula- former would be worthless in so far as legalzing the sale of liquor in the state.
 Under the Parks bill the qualified cleo tors of the state will have an opportunity of declaring for or against the sale of liquor, and whether it shall be sold by saloons or by dispensary. If the saloon system prevails, provision is made for the appointment of an excise commission in those counties in which saloons are in op- eration, the duties of the excise commits sion being to see that the provisions of the Smith regulation bill are strictly en- forced.
 The governor has notified the various candidates who have applied for the of flee of excise commissioners that he IS rot yet in position to act upon any Of the applications, as he cannot do so until the necessity for the appointment of such a commission has been established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09

instructive. During the meeting yester- day morning instructive papers were read by Misses Erwin, Head and Davies. This morning was given over to hearing re- ports of the district secretaries and the standing and special committees, all of which were gratifying. This afternoon Miss cordella Erwin gave another talk on the topic, Young People and Mis- sions," after which new business was taken up and the election of officers was held. Tomorrow the annual sermon will be delivered, probably by the bishop. although it has not been definitely an- nounced.
 The occasion, which will close tomor- row afternoon. has been a most hat monious and interesting one and has added renewed interest and enthusiasm to the cause in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
TENNESSEE RIVER
 IS ON RAMPAGE Three Hundred Mules Per-
 ish on Island EXPECT HIGHER RISE During the Past Week the Heaviest Rains for Twenty-Five Years
 Have Fallen in Northern Alabama

Albertville. April S.-(Special.)-A long distance message from Guntersville has just been received to the effect that the Tennessee river is on rampage and IS higher than 1t has been In 10 years. The island plantation of Sam Henry contain ing over 300 acres, is entirely covered and over 300 head of mules and cattle arc perishing. There is no possible way to get to them as the current Is so swift.
 MT. Henry has 5000 bushels of corn stored away on his plantation as we'll as other valuable feedstuffs and it will be impossible to save any of them. The river is rising all the time. Several valu- able farms in the lcwlands are also un- der water and the tenants are all fleeing to a place of safety, no deaths being reported so far. The property and live stock loss in that section will be enor- nous.
 Decatur, April s.--(Speclal.) )-The Ten making the river at Decatur now over two miles wide. River men are predicting the highest rise in the Tennessee river at this point for the past 8 years. For the past week heavy rains have fallen all over this section of the state and as q re- suit all tributaries of the Tennessee river are badly swollen and all low lands are covered with water.
 In New Decatur portion of the tracks of the North Alabama Traction com pany are abandoned today on account of the high rise in Dry Creek, over which the track passes in going to West New Decatur.
 Old citizens say that during the past week the heaviest rains for g years have fallen in north Alabama Much land that was plowed for cotton and corn is badly washed and will cause untold damage to some of the farming sections of this part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
HeIp for Blind Girl

To the Editor of The Age Herald: We wish to thank The Age-Herald for the assistance rendered through the publication of an article relating to Eunie Burgess. the little blind girl, and which resulted in numerous offers of as- sistance. and the sending of small sums of money from various. parts of the state to defray the expense of an oper- ation and hospital bills, and hope that in few days enough money may come in to defray her expenses. l remain. yours truly. FORNEY HUGHES, Probate Clerk. Gadsden, April 7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Shipping Trade About Normal

Berlin, April S-At a stockholders meet ing of the North German Lloyd Steamship company today the president reported business for the year as about normal Emigration was considerably reduced but the month of March brought good in- crease. Referring to the efforts to pro- long the shipping pool, the presidents re- port said that certain obstacles still re- main but can be removed by the exercise of good will on all sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
At the Zoo Hotel

''Hi, there What do you think you are doing?" roared the Lion, as the Monkey Bellboy gave him a terrific punch in the stomach.
 Nothing. sir" grinned the Monkey. "Only the Lamb left orders at the office last night for me to wake him up early, and I thought maybe he was inside there."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Working Hard to Finish

Both houses Of the legislature have worked harder this week than at any time since the session began. Night ses- sions have been held every day the state soons have met, and adjournment was not taken any night before 12 o'clock.
 Members of the legislature have re- alized within the past few days the ne- cessity for action, and they have all shown the most conspicuous interest in the work at hand. The present week has been the hardest of the session, and members have remained faithfully at their post until the hour of adjournment at night.
 Legislators are glad of the approaching end. Many of them claim that they are needed at home to look after their other interests and it is doubtful if single member has any regrets that next week will put an end to their legislative efforts for the present session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Janan Entertains Americans

Tolzio, April S.-The representatives of Chicago business houses who are touring the east have been cordially received and entertained by the chambers of commerce of 1'olxio and Yokohama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
ATLANTA AND RETURN
 S5.25

Sale dates April 26, 27, 28, 29th, limited May 1st. Sea- board all steel electric lighted equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09

of the state. Some lands were already planted in corn and this Is so badly washed that it will have to be replanted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
SEVERE WIND STORM
 STRIKES UNIONTOWN

Uniontown, April s.-(Special)-A wind and rain storm of short duration, but very severe, passed over this section at noon today, tin roofs were lifted, many trees uprooted and corresponding dam age was done to growing crops.
 Shell, alias "Sug," Alexander, negro, was arrested Thursday by Marshal Ogle- tree for selling liquor On the way to jail the prisoner broke loose and ran, and was only captured after an exciting chase by the bloodhounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Box 79G Lebanon. Tenn.

This old established institution is ideally situated and completely equip ped with the latest Electro -Therapeu- tical Apparatus. baths and other con- veniences
 Our proposition: No deposit or fee asked or expected until a satisfactory cure is complete.
 All patients under personal care of pr. Power Gribble, who originated the cure. Patients also cured at home.
 We refer by permission to all Lebanon Physicians and Ministers. Booklet free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Call Main 23S2

and ask about the Seaboards new all
 steel. electrically lighted train to the east.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-14
Curious Puzzle at Yuma

territory about which there has
for the line
~ between the neghboEhOod
valley Inc con-
troveud a1efa being settled
The president probably 100000 appropriation to pay
much of the work must be done In mexican
the
loss resulted spent in Mexico for ga-
in
Most of the rich lands to be irrigated from the lower
Colorado in absolutely
canals build and maintain eVees IN
much annoyance and
ta1ran enta noleTahe
to be to negotiate
ive naturally little being said about
interests southern California
development plans and the Southern Pacific
railroad the situation
of
of all
republic Lower
fona- of couI has nothing o with it.
the
complaints and this should
that collision
Nv hardly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-14
Z 4 Years Ago To-
- From The Herald OF dow
This Date 1897

There was very light travel out of
81 Paso today
Texas watermelons VIII be on sale
in FL Paso tomorrow
Judge Peyton F. Edwards went to
Dallas. Tex, yesterday on business.
The indians at Ysleta celebrated the
feasts of San Antonio and Santa Trim
idad yesterday.
Supt. Evans of the canal says that
over one-quarter of the canal has been
filled up with stand.
Small fruits from Arizona are COM
ing into\E1 Paso daily, as are great
quantity from California.
Manuel Fuentes, who was held in
the Las Cruces jail on a charge of
murder, escaped last night.
The dirt dyke around the county jail
has been leveled off and at other points
the dykes are being shoveled away.
Fifty clerks met in union labor hall
yesterday afternoon and decided TO
join the knights of Labor. They in
tend to close all stores in FL Paso on
Sunday, commencing next week
Capt George Davis of the quarter
masters department, and his aide ar
rived this morning from Fort Sam
Houston and he will proceed to divide
the appropriation made by congress.
Inspector Gather caught two China
men at the G. H. station yesterday
evening and they are held in the coun-
ty jail pending an investigation as TO
their rights to remain in the country.
w A. Hawkins, attorney for the
Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation COM
pany, came down this morning from
the north. He says that the injunc-
ton proceedings at Albuquerque have
been continued.
The steeple of the Beptlst church
was struck by lightning last night, the
shingles and cornice work being torn
Off Mr.. and Mrs. Fairchild. who were
in the church at the time were blind
ed by the FLASH,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-14

but If it was really necessary for the
American women at Colon to see their
flag displayed freely every day he
would advise their walking down
Front street where it decorated the
windows and doorways Of every Amer
lean saloon and gambling house. The
implied suggestion that an effort be
made by the women to rescue the flag
from these institutions did not appeal
to them as coming within their limits
OF power.
Dominion of the Flag.
1t is Interesting to note the extent
of the dominion OF the flag since its
adoption less than century and a half
ago Its territory now covers 1856, 7S0
square miles, including Continental
United States, Alaska, the Philippines,
Hawaii, Porto Rico. Guam, Samoa and
the Panama canal zone. According to
the last census the population repre-.
sented by the American flag numbers
1O1. 1O0.0 600 people. These include the
four great races of the world white
black. yellow and red. The Caucasian
or white population. over which the
flag holds sway, composes S7.9 percent
or its total and 11.6 percent are Afri-
can, 3 percent are red or inu1an and
2 percent are MOngolian or yellow
Most OF the natives OF Alaska are Mon
golians. Those Of the Philippines are
chiefly Malay and of Porto Rico, Afri-
can. The Stars and Stripes may be
said to welcome all nations excepting
the Monaghan, but for some reason the
yellow man is as yet persona non grata,
while the red man. the original owner
of continental United States, is fast
disappearing.
The flags OF only three nations.
Great Britain, Russia and China. rep
resent larger number of people than
does the American emblem. The com
merce under the American flag extends
to every quarter of the globe Ameri-
can consulates are found in. every coun-
try on earth, and the latest triumph Of
the American flag was achieved by
Capt Peary when he placed 1T on the
North pole
Pledges to the Flag.
The American Flag association has
issued the following pledges to the
flag which will be given today in the
schools throughout the country as the
children salute their flag by rising. and
standing with the right hand raised to
a line with their foreheads: It pledge
my allegiance to my flag, and to the
republic for which it stands. one ma
ton indiyisible with liberty and JUS
tice for ALL
For the children Of the primary
schools a more simple pledge has been
made, as follows: Il give my head
and my heart to God and my country,
one country, one language and one
flag" The silent military and naval
salute viii be used in many of the
schools also
Flag Day Exercises.
As a part of the Flag day exercises
in the public schools there will be rem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-14
The Herald's
Daily Shsrt Stsry
The Greatest Scene
By Paul Villiers.
ma.o>

genius was not enough to offset the
fact.
rhe' yells came closer. and he stag
gered on until he reached door in
the neighborhood of Montmartre. The
door gave way and he tumbled
through into the hall and closed 1t be-
hind him without noticing that he had
left trail of blood on the dirty steps
Painfully he dragged himself to the
first landing. All the doors were
locked. On the second and third floor
it was the same and, only half con-
scious. he staggered on to the fourth
At last, A door was ajar. He opened
it and found himself face to face with
Babette.
rs it youg' he whispered leaning
heavily against the wall, almost faint
ing with the loss-of blood.
She grasped the situation immedi-
ately.
You are an aristo." she gasped,
They are after YOU"
There was q shout from the street
below and Babette threw her young,
strong arms about him.
Lie down IN my bed" she whispered,
land play dead. It is your only
chance
She half carried him to the bed,
helped him into it and covered his face
with the coarse sheets.
Act" she breathed. for the holy
Virgins sake. act as you have never
acted before. I shall do my best. but
it depends on you whether they will
believe me or not. You act for your
life"
At last a door was afar. He opened
Howls and yells from the second
floor almost drowned her words. but
Pierre drew the sheets aside and
kissed her lips once more, and it was
with his kisses on her lips that Ba-
bette faced the mob, when the door
was burst open.
Whom are you looking for here?''
Babette's voice was strangely clear
and calm. A man stepped forward
and, in his voice. was a certain respect
for a woman who was SO evidently a
daughter OF France.
1--WE are looking for Pierre Egremont
citizeness We know he is here and
have come to take him to prison"
do you want to take to prison
man who is. already dead?"
She shuddered as these words passed
her lips that had never lied before.
and in her heart she prayed God to
forgive her.
Afyell of fury came from the mob.
Dead He has escaped his fate!'
The man who had addressed Ba-
bette went across the floor to the bed,
tore the sheet aside and looked at the
silent. pale figure
THE citizeness Is right The man is
dead" he said hoarsely. throwing back
the sheet. and cursing and bowling the
mob rushed down the stairs
Mechanically Babette shut the door
and for a moment she leaned against
the wall to overcome her emotion Then
she went to the bed.
They have left. monsieur. You
were wonderful
No answer came in response to her
words. and, terrified. Babette pulled
away the sheet
The man on the bed did not move.
His face still wore the grey. lifeless ex-
preston, she had thought the height
of dramatic art, and while she stared
at him. she realized the awful truth.
Pierre Egremont had acted his great
est scene in this world.
The man she had loved with ell her
heart would never have to face the
guil1otine now.
From the street came loud shouts.
and the well known tune filled the air
that was heavy with sorrow and blood
shed The mob was singing The Mar
seillaise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-14
Dr.. Parkhurst 9.1 4: s T... VI s..s
While Often Things Favored
Classes They Are Only Too Ready Upon Men

AT NOTWITHSTANDING all the injus-
~ tice there is in the world. we
. have arrived at the time when
economic questions can no longer be
settled without regard to the human
element.
Natural laws. however insistent. and
however arrogant they have hitherto
been in their claims TO enforcement,
cannot henceforth be interpreted with
out reference to the inherent claims
of flesh and blood
And we have already learned, in
part, and are going to learn still fur
Their. that it makes no difference whose
flesh and blood it is.
Z 1t is long road, but we are get
ting there. Fifty years ago. even in
this enlightened and nominally Chris
tian country. a man could be bought.
body, mind and soul, for a thousand
dollars, and the general conscience not
be bruised by the transaction
That is now among sthe impossible
ties Simple hun1anness-al contin-
gents counted QUITS quoted a good
many points higher than it was a
half century ago. Some people have
not as many privileges as others, but
they all have rights. and the rights of
the unprivileged man are just as sacred
as any ones else.
We are learning this. and it IS
great lesson. To have learned it. even
in part, shows that history is on the
make, and that humanity is gaining
in Interpretation.
The Clergyman Who Borrowed $40
to Finger While He Preached.
1t is comfortable for those who are
possessed Of any kind OF assets. such
as money, learning. distinguished an
cestry. to reckon all of that in reach
ing self-estimate.
1t is Illogical. but it is pleasant and
consoling.
1t is told of a certain clergyman.
poor in this worlds goods, that every
Saturday he borrowed. SO so that
while he was preaching he could have
it in his pocket and feel OF it. 1t gave
him an enhanced sense of worth and