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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

the principle upon which the Chariot tenburg committee Is working
 Kaiser or commoner, rank confers no privileges in the German courts case vhich recently came before the supreme tribunal at Leipsie arising out of a dis pute as to the rights and powers of land rar' and tenant caused a great deal of interest and not little amusement. The Idfticeiaf landlord was none other than the Emperor William who is now Inak- ins numerous Improvements on his Dant zlg estate. His majesty had trouble in pflrelhgsone of his Tenants up to his pro- ressive views especially when he want ei the tenant to bear a share in the cos of putting up buildings in keeping wth tlie general character of the proper ty. Opposition is sweet sauce to his maj esty. He insisted upon his ideas. The tenant was no less stubborn so the mat ter came into the courts. First. the Kaiser won. The tenant appealed and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

 won second round. The Kaiser appealed in his turn and the supreme court de- ciced against him. He has shown him self good loser by carrying out the improvements at his own expense, and fe oting the bill for legal expenses out side of the costs allowed the victor tenant by the supreme court judges.
 The national aviation fund, initiated by Prince Henry of Prussia. is win ming very gratifying support all through the empire. Already hand some sum has been subscribed to add to the $15.000 pledged by the Cologne committee. while Germany Is still standing sturdily by the huge dirgible, despite q succession of disasters which would dismay less determined nations, she is not neglecting experiments in ships of the heavier than-air' type The fund now being collected by vol untary subscription will supply the means for 1sustained labors toward the perfection of planes and the supply of highly trained airmen. Everybody is interested. even the anti-militar- ists, who deprecate the devotion of air conquest to the killing of men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Now for a Supply of Summer Enbroidering


 The Marx Art Goods Section can sup- ply you with just what you want in this line, and at some Special Prices for Monday. 1ac-stamped piece corset covers, worth 25c.
 25c-stamped lingerie waists. Very pretty, worth 39c.
 50c-Stamped gowns. made of fine quality nainsook. and stamped in es- pecially attractive designs. Worth 75c :5s-Stamped linen towels: assorted designs, worth 39c.
 50c-Stamped voile waists Assorted punch work designs. Excellent quality voile. Regularly 75c.
 l?c-Stamped pillow tops. The ma terial is linen crash. The designs are many. Would be a bargain at 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Four Extra Specials From the Jewelry Sec tiOn For Monday
 Shoppers

Silver Vanity and Coin Purses, now so popular, complete with long chains, at soc.
 Ear ring values to $1.25; of jet, gold, pearl turquoise. rhinestones and other fancy mountings Your choince Mon day soc.
 Mesh bags, worth to s3.50. Embossed and etched frames. New style mesh. Monday special at S1.0S.
 Solid golf cuff pins. worth s1.00. As sorted designs. Monday, your choice 5Oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

ARMY M'CLELLEN SADDLES AT S9: ARMY BRfDLES AND KNAPSACkS AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE, AT IsfI 2D AVENUE.
 VERY AND MULE JEWELRY AT FAC TORY PRICES. WM. RECkLING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Fancy Hair Ornaments. Worth to S1. On Sale
 Monday at 39c

All kinds and styles, including many of the popular bands. Hair ornaments have never been more in popularity than right at the present time, and this is an opportunity to obtain va riety for yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Quite Saving for Monday Each and Every One of these Items
 from the white Goods Section

34 inch 15c round thread Lnene t0c 50c 32 inch finest Persian Lawn .25c Poe 32 inch fine Persian Lawn ........ 19c l9c flaxon Dlmltles, wear like linen. . 15c
 3oc French Dlnltles. all size checks . 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
IS Button ChamOisette
 Gloves soc

very pretty glove. In the natural color cannot be told from the genuine channels; two clasp style. Comes in both white and natural.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Chiffon Veils, 2 Yart
 Long, Monday, S1

Of excellent quality of chiffon. endless variety of coIors and styl The size makes it ideal for autoing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
Monday Specials from the Silk an
 Dress Goods Section

27 inch natural or and 24 inch foulards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
The Newest of Combination
 Suits "The KnickerbrOcker'

The Knickerbocker combination represents the vogue established in the fashion centers of Europe. It's distinctive feature is that the drawer is made with ribbon or slashed sides,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19
 5 1-2c
Natural COlored Dress Linens go on Sale Monday. Savings of from 2 1-2c to 2Oc the Yard on these Poplar Summer
 Dress Materials

36 in. all pure Linen; regularly 25c =. 16c 36 in. all pure Linen; regularly 35c -. 25c 36 in. all pure Linen; regularly 39c ~ 29c 36 in. all pure Linen; regularly 50c -. .39c 45 in. al lpure Linen regularly 59c ..... .39c 36 in. New Linens in pretty pink and blue. These are very scarce; limited quantity to offer at .................... 49c New White Piques 19c 25c and ... 35c 35c Rajah Linens Blue tan, white and cream with black stripes; yard 29c 39c 36 in. Oyster White Linen, plain, also cream with black stripes, in three widths Regularly 50c
 New Kimono Crepes, in the newest of pat terms for summer kimonos Nothing else so popular; washable; all colors; some with bor- ders. NNs Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

the nrinciple upon which the Chariot
 tenburg committee Is working.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

He likes bright colors, while I do not But, then, l am not the Kaiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-19

The influence which healthy sports
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WASHINGTON, se1E ,f|cisIs
s s g. 3 S. sS ss ss|'s'
o'p'ona1c< arst APPLIED 3 their N9rk
a<e pointing b some II|l lion 81 ls
>1Iue o. that work. To-day the d664r(.
Ntnt y engaged b IA elIoft 10 81 at
t1e attention 81 American contracting
IrI1s and tn8ineerS ID tie great Held
Tor exploitation aiofds1 81 TIE d6.
cision 81 the UfnS,I 4J 3f GorE fnIne1f
q expend the enormous sum 81 ts0..
10000 il eight years fof i1e improrc
ue1t ct TIE halbofs Of Montetileo
There Is the keenest III Airy BET tween
NonteIideo md B6e nos Ayres for Sd
p{tu4ty a shipping and 1IonteFid6o
bas already spent $1S. OK. 900 to ini.
prove IT, port facilities But lie It'd.
bforen1ents have not kept pace With
The growth of khlDplnt and sc ber o-lt
Ncntevideo carries more tonnage thar
any port Oh the Western netoi sphef 5.
except Now York. though il SHY
hall the size Of Boston The Afeen.
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costing millions Of dollars Is chai1Ie
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The State Department failsd to IN
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tive bidding for the M0nferideo h:tT::.0r
Improvements ii 1903. but is now maxi
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Supt Of Schools H. ]. Chase has in
troduced several ideas that are dis
tnctly new to the schools of Gardiner
ana VIII, no doubt, prove their value.
Last night, meeting of the teachers
OF all the grade schools Of the city, ex-
cept the High school, was held. In
structlons for closing the work of the
term We're given at this meeting, aft
er which, Supt. Chase addressed the
teachers, outlining plans for the spe-
clal promotion Of exceptional pupils.
the meeting was well attended and
those present We're much interested in
the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The funeral of the late Simon r,
Littlefield was held, Tuesday after
noon, at 1.30 o'clock. The house was
filled with friends of the deceased, and
the floral offerings were very beauti-
full The following acted as bearers:
Otis Blaisdell. Alfred Gowell, Walter
Kirk and Frank E. Andrews The re-
mains were inferred in Oak Grove Gem
etery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
AUTO REPAIR WORK.

When anything goes wrong with
your automobile Mr.. Man, it will
properly be repaired and you will be
treated square so far as charge for
same is concerned if the work is done
by The Harvey Scribner Est, Cor.
Bridge st. and Highland Ave- Ex
perienced workmen who understand
the different problems in automobile
repa ring are employed by this con-
cerD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

A pleasant gathering of little people
was held, Tuesday afternoon, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Hunt, the
occasion being the first anniversary OF
the birth of their son, George Hatha-
way Hunt. The following were present
Anna Ellen Hamlin, Elwood Eugene
Beane, Charles Albert Parker. Bar
bara Frances Brown and John Car
diner Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
A FINE LINE OF CUTLERY.

Pocket knives. razors Safety razors
OF all kinds) and also the old fash
Toned styled kind. carving sets, etc,
all make good Christmas gifts. The
Decker & Day Hardware & Coal CO.
store is showing a beautiful line of
timely suggestions in cutlery. A
visit to the store will be worth the
while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Interest among men has been I'M
usually Well maintained in Bible
History Club, Wednesday evenings, at
Christ church Parish house. The gem
eral subject for this winter is "The
Church in the New Testament" The
special subject. at 73O this evening.
Will be, The Development of the
Christian Ministry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Miss Dorothy Stockham of Itch
field left, Tuesday, for a visit to New
York. She was accompanied by her
son, who is the proprietor of a large
hotel IN New York City, whose guest
she Will be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

1t was reported on the street, Tues
day, that the woman, who passed
worthless checks upon some of our
merchants, also made collections here
for an illusory chidrens home in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Donahue and
daughter Goldie, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Gilman of Pressure Isle and Mir. and
Mrs Charles Smith were recent guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Z. C. Jones, Central
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The past year has been banner one
with Marion Lodge. o. E. S. The
meeting, last night, was we'll attend
ed, and six candidates were initiated.
Refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Regular meeting. Wednesday eve
ming, of Evergreen Encampment, I. o
O. +
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Chief S. D. SouIe of the Gardiner fire
department. made an inspection of
some of the school buildings in the
city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Mrs R. P. Hayes left, Tuesday, for
Cambridge, Mass, where she will pass
the holiday season with her son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The Ladies Auxiliary of the M. E.
church, Randolph, will meet, Wednes-
day afternoon, Dec. IS, in the vestry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The condition of Fred D. Loring wa
reported, Tuesday, as somewhat i'm
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Nearly all the retail stores on Wa
ter street will be open every weekday
evening, until Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Guy Babcock returned, Tuesday,
from a hunting trip to Mosquito,
bringing back a deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

George Williams left, Tuesday, for
Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

A. H. Hutchinson left. Tuesday, for
Hilberton, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Miss Edrie Beede has entered the
employ of the New England Telegraph
& Telephone Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The W. c. II. u. will meet, at p. M
Wednesday, with Mrs. Addie Berry
Harrison avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The street was Illuminated with the
rows of colored light, Tuesday night
and a fine effect produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

George Z. Quincy of Boston is tn
guest of Mrs. Mcnamara, Summe
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Eulela NJ. Little arrived, Tuesday,
from Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Charles Ward is quite Il. at his
home on Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Supt. L. f. Blake of the city aim
house is to give a Christmas tree t,
the inmates, this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Weston Cunningham returned. Mon
day, from New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Regular meeting of the Royal Neigh
bors, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
MISS EMMA PEASLEE
VIII open a studio for
VOICE CULTURE

1T her home on Cobbossee Ave, and Will
take pupils at the studio or at their
homes as preferred. Appointments made
personally or by phone. Phone 1874
Gardiner.
oct5 sat-wed,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
c. ]. Bragdon, D. D. S.

High grade Porcelain and Gold Crown
and Bridgework and Cast Gold Inlays
Gas and Vegetable Vapor for the extrac-
ton of teeth.
1888 Water Street. Gardiner Me. Phone
at Office and residence.
aug3eOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
Daily kennebee Journal
Wednesday, December IS, 1912.
GARDINER.

Telephone 37-W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-18
THREATS AGAINST
MISSION WORKERS
PRAYERS in Behalf Of Missionaries
in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Especial TO The Times.Dispatch.l

rSpecial TO The Times .Dispatch.)
Charlottesville, Va, october 1I.-At
the annual harvest festival, held at St.
Paurs Church. Ivy. this county. tho
Rev. Archdeacon Frederick W. Neve
officiating. the prayers OF the congre-
CATION were asked in behalf OF the
missionaries working In the Blue
Ridge Mountains near simmons Gap.
Conflicts with illicit whiskey makers.
attempts to repress the rowdy and q
determination to remain with the mis-
sion had brought upon the Rev. George
Mason and his assistants the bitterest
enmity OF the lawless In the noun.
tains. Threats and attempts upon the
life of the workers were of common
occurrence. Law suits and threats
having alike failed to shake the de-
termination Of CIR. Mason and his
band to stick to the mission school
and the mission. the best people Of
that community live in daily expecta-
ton OF outbreak and possible tragedy
at the hands Of the moonshiners. Al
one Of the magistrate court trials one
Of the mountaineers pointed his gun
at Rev. Mr.. Mason's head and snapped
1t twice. The cartridge failed to ex-
plode.
In telling Of the progress of the
work in Blue Ridge Mission. Archdea-
con Neve spoke of the work at Jewel
Chapel" Some seven years ago a wc-
man. whose name is still unknown.
being DESTROYS Of helping this work.
ana having no other means. sent her
valuable jewelry to New York to be
sold. It realized the sum Of $425. This
was given to the archdeacon. who used
It a. . nucleus for the construction Of
a church at Lydia, swift's Run. By
various means this money has been
added to until enough was raised 70
put UP IN edidce Of worthy architec-
ture It also contains q beautiful
stained glass window. with the appro-
PIRATE subject OF Mary Amounting the
Saviours feet.
The main building at the industrial
school. which 10 under the special care
Of the Rev. G. p Mayo. has also been
completed. and Is now in full swing,
anording both instruction and employ
ment to q large number OF young peo-
pie In the neighborhood.
The church at Simmons Gap. which
was commenced more than a year ago.
has been completed and was conee-
Grated last November. The church at
Schuyler was consecrated last spring
From another point of view was the
devotion OF one Of the deaconesses.
Miss Boorman. who recently volun-
teered to give her blood for the pur-
pose OF TRANSMISSION into the veins of
Matt Marry. who has recently been
lying at the point Of death in a Char
lottesville hospital: but for whom. in
consequence of this operation, hopes
Of recovery are entertained.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-18
Lawrenceville. Va. Oct. II. 1912.

To My Friends Of the Fourth Con-
gressional District OF Virginia:
/ desire to extend TO you my heart
felt thanks for your kindness to me in
the remarkable campaign through
which We have just passed. During
my absence in Washington you not
only gave me your encouragement but
you did hard work In my behalf I
regret very much that after my re-
turn from Washington my physical
condition prevented me from rendering
You that assistance which your hard
work In my behalf deserved
When the result was announced.
felt 1t my duty. on your account as
well as my own to contest the cleo
ton in order that the manner in which
the election was conducted might be
inquired into. and you again rendered
NE all the assistance in your power.
The matter is over now. and I trust
that every Democrat in the district
will vote in the election in November.
for the extent Of your influence In
the party councils for the next four
years will depend upon the number
of votes cast in the November election.
I have tried faithfully to discharge
my duty as the representative In Con-
gress Of the people Of this district.
and I Will never forget their Kindness
~ " r TURNBULL-
(Advertisement)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-18
LINES Of DEFENSE .
ARE DEVELOPING
All Blame for Explosions VIII
Be Put on McNamaras and
McManigal.

indianapolis. Ind. October 17.-Lnes
which the defense will follow in the
dynamite conspiracy" trial were de-
veloped to-day in the examination Of
Miss Mary c. Dye. Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
and Miss Nora E. Haley. of Chicago.
former stenographcrs Of the Interna-
tional Association Of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers.
Their testimoney was devoted entire
ly to the Identification of letters
which John J. Mcnamara. secretary Of
the union. kept on file and which the
government charges implicate the
forty-hve men on trial for conspiracy
for the Illegal transportation OF ex-
plosives on passenger trains.
In cross-examination. Senator John
w. Kern, counsel for the defense, fol-
lowed the defense's opening contention
that the McNamaras and Ortie McMani-
plosiors. The witnesses stated that
Mcnamara kept a special place for pri-
vate correspondence, which no one In
the once was 6lIO"eQ 10 See AiSS
Haley testified that Frank n. Ryan.
president of the union. visited the In
dianapolis headquarters about once a
month.
Referring to the vault In the ONCE, in
which the government asserts dyna-
mite and nitroglycerine were hidden
for the "dynamiting crew." Mr.. Kern
asked: WAS that vault open to every
one in the office?'
1T was" Miss Haley said Il was
required to go in and out of 1t fire.
quently. and held the combination"
It will be several days before the
testimony of Identification" witnesses
is completed. and before Mcyfanigal
takes the stand.
District Attorney Charles w Miller
said to-day that he had received word
from United States Marshal Martin. at
Kansas City. Mo-, that Federal authori-
ties were investigating the reported
assault on H. S. Pearce. a hotel clerk.
who testified recently at the trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-18
New Y ork
! Stock Market

Nsu York. October i7.-Foreign con-
SItious were again factors or pTihsl!
,rnpor,anc. in the local stock mafhet
,,a.y Formal declaration OF war oS
Turkey against Bulgaria and sers1a
called renewed attention to the teuse
situation in Eastern Europe, ana Az
yances in the British and French ais
count rates. while not unexpected
served as reminders of impencing as
well as current events at important
continental centres.
or Europe's three leading financial
institutions, the statement OF the I'M
perial Bank of Germany was far ana
awsv the most favorable, disclosing
)orc. gains in gold and cash. with
decided contraction OF discounts Ahe
British Bank lost more gold. its la
bil!,y reserves are much unoer last
wears and the per cent discount Is
the highest in about two years NE
Rank 0. France also lost some goid
and increased its discounts by over
S37.o0o,oo0.
ETrmness prevailed on the faf's
no2rse. while Berlin was reactionary
BY reason OF .he Balkan troubles.
Money was de,rer in London. as re-
set OF the higher bank safe. ana our
securities SSlCCsu an AlSiAhd11oh -
sag Later. however, London turned
moderate buyer In this market, again
taking Arnalganated Copper and Steel.
Amalgamated Copper was the fore
most feature OF the market, sarpass-
ing all other favorites as 70 activity
and width OF movement Shortly be-
fore thu clos. announcement of the
increase in the annual dividend from
Z hara a N,
but the stock failed to equal its best
figure Of the morning. while the rest
OF the list lost none Of its early heaVf-
ness. in several important instances
making lower prices.
The bond market was dull and
heavy. total sales. par value, aggre-
gated sl,400. 900. United States bonds
unchanged Oh call.
New York. October 17.-Money on
call firm. 3-4a5 per cent; ruling rate.
1 81; closing bid, 4-s-s: offered rs.
Time loans firm. sixty days. 1-2 per
cent: ninety days S 3-4: six months,
3 l-415 IL Prime mercantile paper
per cent Sterling exchange easy.
with actual business in bankers ofls
a, s:sl7s for sixty-day bills and at
s4s5sn for demand. Commercial bills.
siSI IL Bar silver. 63 1-2. Mexican
dollars. IS g.. Government and rail-
read bonds steady.