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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
LITTLE GUNBOAT
 REACHES MEMPHIS

Memphis, May 1S.-Because of the height Of her spars prevent her from passing under the Memphis bridge, the little gum beat Petrel which arrived here late yes terday from New Orleans, will be unable to enter the main harbor. She is now at anchor below the bridge Commander D. r. Dismukes, who is in charge, is a na- tive of Macon, Miss. The gunboat is be- nG visited by large numbers of sight soers and the craft will remain in the l.srbor until May g. She will then begin her return trip souths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
230O TURKS LAID
 DOWN THEIR ARMS

Rome May 1S.-The Turkish troops who surrendered to the Italians in the Island of Rhodes number 23o0, includ- ing SS officers. According to newspa- per dispatches the Italians seized 40e0 rifles and four batteries of artillery.
 The importance of tho Italian sue cess In Rhodes is everywhere empha sized. the Rome newspapers saying it means the downfall of Turkish mili- tary and political authority. If Tur- key does not wish now to make peace Rhodes and other islands Tn the ar chipelago will remain the property of Ita1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
IS LYNCHING
 AN ACCIDENT?

Eaton Rouge, La, May 1S.--Whether or not lynchng Is an accident is an interest ing question which the courts will be called upon to decide. Cora Miles, wife of Frank Miles, who was hanged by a mob in Shreveport a few weeks ago for writ ing an insulting note to white woman, filed a suit today against an insurance company requesting payment of policy carried by her husband.
 In the petition the widow does not say her husband was lynched, but declares he was found hanging from the limb of a tree in the rear of the baseball park with a rope lied around his neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MOSS HAVING THE
 PACKERS PRObED

Washington, May 1S.-Representative Moss of Indiana surprised the agricui- tpral committee today by announcing un- der his direction veterinarian whose identity he withheld was quietly ,nvesti- Caung the meat packing centers. Rep resentative Nelson of Wisconsin, author or the resolution for a full investigation of the meat inspection, asked that Dr. .. r. Harms Of Fremont, O., one of 5 scientists whom MT. Nelson has offered in order to substantiatc his charges, be produced as witness. The committee agreed to hear both men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
MISSEVA BOOTH
 LEAVES FOR U. s,

London, May 18.-Mlss Eva Booth, com niander of the Salvation army in Amer ica, left here today for New York.
 After consulting with her father on the subject of the progress of the Sal vationists in America, she arranged for farewell tour of America by General Booth next spring. This will, however, be dependent on the operation for catar- act, which the aged general is to undergo on May g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Montgomery, May -tspecial)-With the next democratic primary for state officers not quite two years off, the political arena is already beginning to fill with possible candidates. The names of contestants for the various state departments are beginning to force public consideration, and there Is little difficulty, even at this early date. in venturing q forecast of can didates for state offices in 1914, par ticularly for the office of governor.
 This office is receiving at this time the largest share of attention, and the political forecaster believes she writing on the wall is sufficiently clear to en- able him to name some of the eandi- dates for governor in 1914.
 Probably the foremost candidate sug- gested for the next governor of Ala bama is Charles Henderson of Troy, president of the state railroad commits sion. Several weeks ago former Gov. B. B. Conner was regarded us a possi- ble candidate, his name having been put forward as a result of the railroad rate agitation. At that time the opinion prevailed, and does now prevail, that he can have the office for the asking But 1t Is not believed that Mir. Conner wants the office. The senatorial toga, 1t is claimed, would please him more, and 1t is regarded as practically certain that he will run agalnst Joseph r. Johnston for United States senator in the next election for that office.
 mr Hendersons candidacy is assured. For several years he has been regarded as gubernatorial possibility, though he has made no active efforts to secure the office. But in the opinion of his friends he has now stepped into the middle of tho arena, and has drawn attention from every corner of the state.
 Henderson's Views
 MT Henderson's interview on retrench- ment, published few days ago. was largely responsible for the consideration ha is now receiving. In this interview MT. Henderson announced his platform, and it is regarded a popular one. The . highest efficiency with the least expense, according to the president of the railroad commission should be the business rule Of the state government. Other reforms advocated by MT. Henderson are the abol- istment of what he regards as useless state positions and departments, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
DALLAS CIRCUIT
 COURT TO CONVENE E

Selma, May iS.-(Special)-The spring term of the circuit court of Dallas county will convene Monday morning at 11:5o o'clock with Judge B. NJ. Miller presiding. It is expected the session of the court will be short one and there are not a great number of cases upon the docket. As soon as the court convenes Monday morning the juries of the week will be empaneled and criminal docket will be taken up and gone through with as much rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
JUDICIAL COMMISSION MEETS THURSDAY AT THE CAPITOL

|, this question will be the occasion of con siderable debate and discussion.
 The commission will also give serious consideration to other judicial reforms, including the revision of the code with reference to civil and criminal practice. Able lawyers all over the state believe that the law with reference to pleadings and charges should be amended, and this question will doubtless receive a large amount of attention.
 The commission is regarded as one of the most important that has ever been named in this state. and the eyes of the legal profession of Alabama will doubt. less be turned to Montgomery when this .portant committee meets here on next Thursday. The commission may remain in session for several dave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
CAPT. LAUDERDALE
 PAINFULLY HURT

Selma, May 1s.-(Special. )-Capt. James Lauderdale, an aged and well known res ident of Selma, sustained painful injuries when he was run down by buggy at the corner of Broad and Selma streets Friday evening shortly after 6 o'clock. Captain Lauderdale had just returned From the baseball game at Riverside park and was crossing Broad street to get street car at the corner to go to his home when the accident occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
JAMES LEFTWICH
 DEAD AT TUSCUMBIA

Tuscumbia, May 1s.-( Special )-James Ltftwich, whose death has thrown a gloom over the entire community, was buried late Friday afternooli from the family residence. The interment was in cakwood cemetery and the new made n ound was covered with flowers.
 Miss Anna Bell Horn was reelected principal of Deshler institute at a meet ing of the board of trustees on Friday afternoon. Miss Horn has accepted the position and will endeavor to make Desh. Ter the best of it's kind in north Alabama Mlss Denham will be directo.' of music ano Miss Jones will be with the faculty. "he other teachers will be elected at the next meeting of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
CRUISER SAILS FOR
 THE PERSIAN GULF

Kurrachi, India, May 1s.--The British second class protected cruiser Fox sailed hastily today for Bandar Abbas
 on the Island of Ormuz in the Persian Gulf. The place is seriously threatened by a force of Arab tribesmen. The
 Arabs have seized the municipal wa terworxs of Bandar Abbas and de- tachment of 150 blue jackets has been landed from the third class cruiser Persus to guard the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Dock Resigns

St. Louis, May 1S.-Dr. George Dock today resigned as dean of the Washing ton University Medical school. He will continue as professor Of medicine. how ever, and do research work. Dr. Dock came here two years ago from New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Nashville Banker Dead

Nashville. May 1s.-H. G. Lipscomb. n wholesale hardware dealer. bank presi- oent and director of the Tennessee Cen trai railroad. died this morning after sev- eral months illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 1S.-Forecast for Ten nessee Alabama, Mississippi, North Caro- lima, South Carolina and Georgia. Fair Sunday and Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
JOHNSON LEAVES
 FOR PHILADELPHIA
 TO SETTLE AFFAIR

Cincinnati. May 1S.-President John son left hurrie6ly for Philadelphia to-
 night after receiving a telegram from
 President Frank Navin of the Detroit
 club. asking him to meet him in Phil- adelphia tomorrow to straighten out
 the Cobb affair.
 Johnson was a guest at banquet
 when he received the telegram. He left
 at once to catch a train. Detroit, May 1S.-President Frank J. Navin of the Detroit American league baseball team said tonight that he will leave tomorrow for Philadelphia to confer with Manager Jennings and the Detroit players regarding the strike situation His action is said to be the result of communication this aft ernoon with Ban Johnson. president of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
BEAVERS, TAKE NOTICE

BEAVERS, TAKE NOTICE BIG PICNIC, BARBECUE AND DANCE FROM II A. M. UNTIL II P. M. WEDN EsDAY, 22D. WE WANT YOU TO COME.
 W. II. FRUIT'rICHER,
 SECRETARY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

The Ladies Home Missionary society served ice cream and cake on the beau tiful lawn in East Warrior Saturday and
 neat sum was realized for the new Methodist Episcopal church, which has jGst been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

FOR RENT--NIcE OFFICE, EMPIRE BUILDING. 62O3 MAIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

Arrangements have been perfected by the Country club of Evergreen to entertain Governor O'Neai and several others from the capital next week. The place of entertainment will be about six miles from Evergreen at what has
 been heretofore known as the Deming- McCreary lake, a large body of water
 that covers more than 100 acres. There is a camping house built over the lake which has been recently screened to prevent the intrusion of flies and mos quitoes. Upon the whole, 1t is an ideal place, and the entertainment will con tinue during all of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
EVERGREEN NEWS

Eversree May 1S.-Last winter C.. $. Lee tS Co.,, q firm of this place. ship pers of evergreens, received an order for 50 chameleons The order came from Garfield. Ohio, concern, who were informed that the chameleons did not appear in this climate until May, when the order would receive atten- ton. Yesterday 57 of the small saul rians were sent to their destination. These small Hazards are In demand at the north, where they are used for various purposes They are frequently attached to the evening toilet of ladies by small gold chain and when at home the small chain Is fastened to the dresser and the chameleon becomes a household pet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m, May 1o 1a1p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Marion School Closes

Warrior, May 1s.-(Speciai)-The War rior High school closed Friday. May +, with four to receive their diplomas at the commencement exercises. The exercises were conducted by the Rev. Charles Vol ford of the Methodist Episcopal church. Warrior. Miss Alma Porter, Miss Lydia Sherer, Grady Collins and Emery Hall were given their diplomas by Professor Harrison.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

miscellaneous schedule, and were mis-
cellaneous in the truest sense OF the
word. Everything from an infants
zephyr sack to q gold-filled false tooth
was scheduled. For example. lot 7S5
contained twenty-five damaged cigars,
three handkerchiefs, two pairs OF
socks and twelve adjustable tobacco
pipe covers.
Musical instruments were scattered
throughout the list In profusion, aud
neckties by the bale were offered to
the highest bidder. Scores OF cheap
jewelry articles were for sale, and at
the end Of the miscellaneous list APP
peared hardware and electrotypes.
A list Of books. most OF It interest
ing fiction. appeared in schedule b.
and these with 4So packages Of valu.
able jewelry were auctioned OF near
the close Of the sale
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
VERDICT A FAVORABLE ONE
Small Girls Pretty Answer TO Stupid
Question Of lnquisitive
Busybody.

She was a pretty little tot, and ev-
erybody who knew her took pleasure
In pausing to ask her some kind Of q
question, merely to show an interest
and for the pleasure Of hearing the
musical cadence Of her voice. Some
of the questions were what might be
termed leading, but for all she invari-
ably had some kind OF an answer.
Among these latter inquiries Was one
from an intrusive busybody who was
old enough to know better, but who
belonged to class Of persons who
never learn. Knowing that the little
girl had only recently become the pos
SCISSOR of young and attractive step
mother, with a curiosity Unborn she
asked her very frankly:
Well, Pollykins, how do you like
YOUR stepmother?"
The child raised her blue eyes
gravely, and with her face glowing
with happiness replied: t
"Oh. very much. indeed, Mrs. Skill
lington. We fit very nicely, consider
ing that she got us ready made. -
Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Uncle Sam is Held Up in Buying Fuel

r HAT the United States government
j is held up" and made to pay ex-
orbitant prices. for coal and oil for
fuel is the charge made by Brigadier
General. ]. B. Aleshire, quartermaster
general of the army, in his annual re
port. N
By law, fuel supplies for the army
must be purchased under the bidding
system, the lowest bidder getting the
contract General Aleshire says that
under the present system bidders
communicate the amount of their bids
to one another, and trade agreements
keeping up high prices are thereby
maintained. Cores
The general asks that congress give
him authority to use his discretion
in purchasing fuel, so that the gov
eminent may escape the present sys-
tenn of excessive prices. Such author
ity has already been granted to OFF,
GERS of the navy department.
AS an example of the excessive
prices demanded and obtained under
the Bidding system, General Aleshire
cites the case of the transport Burn
side, operating between the Pacific
coast and the Philippines.
On one occasion 1t was necessary
to coal the Burnside under an emerg-
ency without asking bids. In open
market coal was purchased at $3.50 a
ton, for 400 tons. Previously the
army had paid s5.25 ton for the
same grade Of coal, under the bidding
system. Four hundred dollars was
saved on the one purchase, and it is
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

NEARLY 10000 packages containing
IN a years accumulation of articles
of all sorts from the division OF dead
letters of the postoffice department
were put on sale the other day by
c. G.. Sloan & Co., auctioneers, and
when the auctioneer began a hard
weeks task by singing out the con-
tents of package No. / crowd of
several hundred people had gathered
to regale themselves with the excite
ment of the sale and perhaps to profit
by its terms. Package No. con-
tanned two mans handkerchiefs, with
initials E. K, necktie, two pairs Of
hose, size IL, and clothes brush"
and went to girl in picture hat.
who evidently was looking for Christ
mas presents for him."
The sale continued daily until the
whole lot was disposed Of. The auc-
tioneer had no easy task before him.
as he had to work hard and sing-song
vehemently every second. The terms
are cash on delivery, and two active
porters were kept busy engaged run.
ming to and fro with packages and
money.
The bulk Of the goods was in the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Our Diplomats and Their Small Pay

American dealing with foreign courts
unless, and such cases are rare, he be
a man of very remarkable personality.
The day when an American diplomat
of the first class could live in a board
ing house and make lever. OF his
democracy has gone by.
One may have hearty contempt
for the demands of fashion and pos
sess an innate love for hickory shirt
and corduroy trousers, but he will find
himself uncomfortable at exclusive So
ciety functions in such garb. II, in
deed, he be admitted at ALL Similar
ly, the American diplomat unable to
compete in entertainment, at least to
a modest degree, with the representa-
tives of other countries will find him.
self seriously handicapped.
We pay our ambassadors ST., 500
per year whether they are sent to
Mexico or Turkey or to Germany or
Great Britain. 1t probably costs
Whitelaw Reid ten times that amoun0
to live in London, his house rent
alone exceeding his salary. Our min
listers are paid from $4,000 to $4,000
per year. whether they have to live
in Haiti or Spain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
$3.50 Recipe Free.
For Weak Kidneys.
Relieves Urinary and Kidney
Troubles, Backache, Straining,
Swelling, Etc.
Stops Pain in the Bladder,
Kidneys and Back.

Wouldn't 1t be nice within a week or so
to begin to sax goodbye forever 10 the
scalding. dribb4ng, straining, or too fire.
auent passage of urine; the forehead and
the back-of-the-head aches: the stitches
and pains in the back; the growing mus
Gle weakness; spots before the eyes: yell
low skin; sluggish bowels; swollen eye
lids or ankles; leg cramps: unnatural short
breath; sleeplessness and the despondencyy
have recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on. and IL you want to
make a quick recovery, you ought, to
write and get copy of It. Many a doc
tor would charge you $3.50 just for writing
this prescription, but have 1t and will
be glad to send it to you entirely free.
just drop me line like this: DR.. A. T..
Robinson. K-2o66 Luck Building. Detroit,
Mich. and will send it by return mail
In a plain envelope. As you will see when
you get IT, this recipe contains only pure.
harmless remedies, but 1t has great heal
ing and pain-conquerfDg power.
II will quickly show its power once you
use 1t, SO I think you had better see what
II is without delay. Twill send you a copy
free--you can use 1t and cure yourself at
home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

estimated that by buying regularly in
the open market $4,000 a year could
be saved in coal purchases for this
vessel alone. Similar conditions pre-.
vail on the Atlantic coast and also IN
the purchases OF anthracite coal for
use In army posts.
Considerable progress Is being
made in the movement to eliminate
the army mule and substitute the
auto truck, according to General
Aleshire.. 1t has already been found.
after careful investigation and expert
ment, that the auto truck is more eco
nomical and more efficient when used
In cities and over good roads. Three
such trucks are now being used at
San Francisco. one at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex; one at West Point, N. Y.
and seven in Manila. Efforts are now
being made to obtain truck which
will replace the animal-drawn wagon
with troops in the field.
The ordinary commercial truck Is
not suitable as means of Transports
ton in the field, says General Ale
shire, but truck OF a special type
has already been planned for testing
purposes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

III ASHINGTON.-Secretary of State
W Philander c. Knox is vigorous
advocate Of government appropria-
lions sufficiently generous to provide
for the erection in foreign capitals OF
embassies and legations such as
would be credit to the United States
as great nation. He also pleads for
a liberal increase in salaries, arguing
that it is unfair to expect an ambas-
sador to delve deeply into his own
pocket to pay expenses while repre-
senting the government abroad. I'm
der present circumstances poor but
eminently capable men are barred
from high place in diplomatic service.
Ridicule 1t as we may, a certain
amount of ostentation, or, at least. a
lack Of any too evident necessity for
economy. is almost compulsory for an
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Census Shows Big Shortage of Women

District of Columbia 15S,O50 173,019
North Carolina. 1,09S,471 1,107,S16
South Carolina. -. 51,842 1858
Ten years ago the females outnum-
bered the males in five other states
New York. New Hampshire, New Jer.
sey, Virginia and Georgia. Now the
tables are turned. The bulletin says
in part:
AT birth the number of males al
ways exceeds the number of females,
but male mortality is always greater
than female. Consequently through
the excess OF male deaths, the num-
Der of females gradually approaches
that of males and in the later years OF
life exceeds 1t. The negroes, with
their greater death rate, show the
same result as Is observed In Euro
pean countries. namely, an appreciable
excess Of females in the population
both in 1910 and 1900"
The bulletin shows that New Eng
land has 64,452 more females than
males. Since the proportion of fe-
males Of middle age, and beyond is
greater than that of earlier life. it is
fair to assume that there are more
old maids in New England than in
any other section, but proportionately
the excess of females, and presumably
of old maids in the District Of Column
bia, is even greater.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

A certain youno curate wanted to
give his lady-love Christmas pres
ent but could not make up his mind
what 1t should be; so the next time
he called he frankly told her the dini-
Guilty under which he was laboring.
want to make me a present."
Clara exclaimed, in well-disguised as
constituent. why, Charley. you for
get yourself"
The curate took the hint, and Of
fered himself on the spot.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Inconsistent Man.

Uncle Jefferson Judd was giving
lecture on the duplicity of woman's
beauty aids. Aunt Maria listened.
why can't women leave their faces
the way the Lord made 'em, and not
load their heads with false hair, and
powder. Why. this paper says that II
whiskers was the style fer women,
blamed If the women wouldn't blossom
out in whiskers that they'd raked up
somewhere"
Aunt Maria spoke, Then, JEFF, you
think body ought to leave their face
the way nature made IT,"
II certainly do"
Then why do you shave your face
every morning. smooth alike wom-
ans"
She had Uncle Jeff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27
Anxious to please.

At breakfast in one of the Chicago
hotels an exceedingly fidgety and irrit-
able person within two minutes of Civ.
ing his order began to squirm and de-
mand when he was going to get his
food.
Waiter" he demanded for about
the fourth time. where's my chop."
ITS on the grin. SIR" the waiter re-
sponded. 1Will You have II now. or
wait until if's doae?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

Judge-Why did you club this man
so severely?
Oficer-Out Of sympathy, yer honor.
He's poor lonely old bachelor who
has nobody else to- club him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

A few weeks of matrimonial train
ing will enable a man to predict brain
storms In advance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

DR.. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets first put
mp 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

II you can't marry the one you love,
try to love the one you marry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-01-27

ONLY ONE sBROMO QUININE-~
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