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The Calumet news., 1912-09-13
MOTION PICTURE REVIEW
AND VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTIONS
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN THE PICTURE WORLD
trhS column appears every TUESDAY aud FrIday1

be viewed with deep appreciation for
their merit.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-13

Classified Ads bring results.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-13

CLASSIFIED Ads bring resuits.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-13

CLASSIFIED Ads bring results.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-03-14
LIFE PRESERvER HAS LIGHT
German invention of Peculiar Merit
Lamp Will Burn for From
Three to Four Hours.

A new life preserver. which has
been successfully tried. may be intro
duced into the German navy The
apparatus, which weighs five and one
half pounds. consists of two swim
ming cushions bound together by
straps The cushions lie upon the
breast and back. The apparatus is
provided with small lamp fed by a
battery The lamp can be fastened
around the head with band worn
on the forehead. so that in an acct.
dent at night the position of the per-
considerable distance The small
electrical lamp burns three or four
hours, and with a reflector added,
throws the light several hundred
yards at night. In several recent
tests of life saving at night the vic
tins of the supposed ship-wreck. by
aid Of the lamp, have been easily dis
covered The life preserver can be
buckled around the body in five sec
onds The lamp begins to shine as
soon as the buckle is fastened In
case of catastrophes to warships the
worth of the life preserver cannot be
overestimated. though in case OF war
its use would not be advisable.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-03-14
THE
PASSAGE
By Louise Oiney


Prescott found his suit pleasant aud
ridiculously smooth. He had always
thought of courtship as stormy pas
sage from vagabondage to RESPONSE
bility, but lone Ward did not impress
one as a responsibility. If she gave
little she demanded less There were
no narrowing periods of arrangement
no disconcerting scenes of reconcilia-
ton. 1t was ideally calm and correct
and confident.
1t was by the very lightest train of
circumstances that it had begun at
all. Prescott had dashed out from the
Office one day to buy wedding pres
ent for the last of the old college fel-
lows 10 go into the united state-that
is, the last one save himself While he
was giving the address for the electric
chatting dish, it occurred to him to
wonder how it would seem to swing
into the procession, too. He was
young. good looking. successful. There
was no reason why he did not marry,
except the lack of girl This struck
him forcibly He was still thinking
oDOut IL Nueu he returned 10 the once
and took up his customary meditative
position at his desk. his eyes fixed on
his stenographers left cara she'll
like member with a tendTl of brown
hair around tin direct range of his
vision.
He really knew nothing else about
her except that she was prompt and
efficient. But no stenographer for him,
thanks He had always advocated
that love should be guided If one
must love. why not love advisedly
with social position. money. looks
thrown in.
Then the phone brought him out of
his reverie. Ward, the president of
his company, speaking for his wife,
begged his presence at a dinner that !
evening. Candidly. a guest had failed.
Would he fill in? Yes, he would. He
thrillingly that Ward had
an attractive daughter
She was amazingly so that evening. |
They were thrown together at dinner
when she talked very we'll and after
wards she sang and played; all with a
subtle Difference to him that fitted
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-03-14

Trolley Pro3eIs Canal Boat.
Germany has canal boat operated
by : trolley. 1t works to perfection.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-03-14

neatly into his vague matrimonial in
tentions It seemed the beginning of
the end There was no family oppo-
sition Miss Ward. herself. typified
all he had considered admirable in a
wife. He began to pay her serious at
tentions
But Prescott with the instructive
self-preservation of the bachelor re
Trained from making point blank
proposal He intended to advance
I into matrimony gradually so as to in
cur no shock 1t was. then. rather a
cruel dispensation when he ran up un-
expectedly late one afternoon with the
! half-formed intention of dining with
the family and spending the evening.
While the maid searched the upper
rooms for Miss Ward he sauntered
into the drawing room and, with re-
treat cut off. overheard a conversation
IN the library between mother and
daughter
you must land him. said Mrs.
Ward peevishly with your fathers
bad investments. you OF our hands.
Marie to bring out. Clifton at Yale
and the twins in Europe it's impos-
sible to make ends meet"
1T is not easy 10 land an unimpas-
stoned lover. mamma. He's as emo
tional as a crayish. But do like him
and his income certainly appeals to
me in view of the fact that I'm an en-
cumbrance here" Even a cold blooded
girls voice can culver when she is
thrust ont from home
Nov, don't be silly" protested her
mother He's a good catch and you
are getting on-twenty-six next month
1t Is really burden to have him
here so constantly; | must keep up
the table and have an extra maid
The maid returning and opening a
door somewhere. caused a draught
that shut off the library with slam
and in the interval Prescott fled to
the hall When Miss Ward came he
was still excited enough to be breath
less and he explained hurriedly that
he would not be able to come up this
evening after all and departed amid
entreaties to remain.
He breathed like a runner in from a
race 1t was like having narrowly es-
capped something that had almost
seized him. Something vas wrong
Either fellows who married never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
RETURNS
 SLOWLY IN BALDWIN
Henderson and Brown Run Neck and Neck-COllector's Race Is
 Exceedingly Close

Bay Minette, April Special 1.-The final vote of the primaries held yes terday have not as yet been received from the receiving officers, but all the places have been practically decided from the results which have been re- turned.
 The reports for the state offices arc not all in and in most cases, the num- her of votes boiled of the railroad com mission and Wallace seems to have the cffice of game and fis: commissioner with Il majority. Abercrombie is a de- cided favorite, as is also Dent. James M Voltz succeeds himself as treasurer of the county, and as assessor W. I. Hall also succeeds himself with large majority.
 The collectors race was very close, G. W. Humphries winn-lg out oyer G. B. Stapleton, the present collector by a close vote. The race was the closest of any in the election, and will give but a small majority 10 the winner.
 I. $. Lambert was nominated to sue ceed himself as superintendent of edu- cation. C. s. Tompkins will be in the race for commissioner of the First dis trict and Charles M Nelson for the Third district.
 Delegates to the state convention will be Tunstall Bryars. H. s. Greene, Charles Hall, George II. Hoyle and O. E. Me Milan. Complete returns will not be obtainable until Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

sipp valley has moved northeastward. states. Cloudy weather with rain or snow has prevailed throughout the country east of the Mississippi. Snow is falling at p. m. over the eastern portion of the lake region.
 An area of high pressure overlies the greater portion of the great central basin, being central in the southwest. This dis turbance has caused clearing weather and falling temperatures from the Mississippi eastward to the Appalachians. West of the Mississippi the weather has become clear. but on the eastern side of the val ley, while the rain has ceased to fall general cloudiness still prevails, giving some hope in the present flood conditions
 Temperatures have fallen from 16 to 2i degrees between the Mississippi and the Appalachians.
 A noticeable inversion of temperatures due to the influence of these barometric disturbances is shown on tonights map. In the central cotton states temperatures at D. m ranged from 50 to GO degrees, while in the northwest and in Canada temperatures ranged from 62 to 70 de- grees.
 Fair weather is predicted for Birming- ham Wednesday. The temperature will De low during the morning, but will rise de- cidedly during the day, becoming briSht and pleasant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, April 2.-senate in session ? D. m.
 Senator-elect Smith and Ashurst of Arizona and Fall and Catron of Mexico took oath of office.
 Cotton buyers opposed before agrcul- tural committee, bill 10 regulate selling of cotton futures.
 Witnesses told the finance committee free sugar would bankrupt Porto Rican producers and planters
 Army appropriation bill, carrying S95,- 3l4711, reported
 House wool tariff revision bill reported and referred to the finance committee
 Adopted Lodge resolution requesting the President to furnish all information re- garding reported Japanese activity at Madalena bay, Lower California.
 Senator Root presented New York pro- duee exchange committees resolution urging retaliatory action aganst British West Indies on account of their prospec- tive reduction of duty on Canadian flour.
 Adjourned at $40 p. m. until , D. m, Wednesday.
 House-Met at midday.
 President in message urges immediate appropriation to strengthen levees on Mis- souri and Mississippi rivers.
 Interstate commerce committee favor ably reported a bill to amend interstate commerce law and provide rate areas for express companies.
 Passed Representative Ransdell's blll appropriating S350,000 for strengthening levees on the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers
 Agriculture committee began hearing on Beall cotton futures bill.
 Steel trust investigating committee de- cided not to continue it's hearings until J. Pierpont Morgan could testify.
 Representative Mott introduced a bill to prohibit premium certificates with to- bacco products,
 Adjourned at 5;55 p. m. until noon Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
AGITATING CANAL
 THROUGH BALDWIN

Bay Minette, April -(special)-R dents throughout Baldwin county who have investigated the advantage of the canal proposition across the south part of the county are beginning to agitato more than ever the project and present indications are that some step will soon be taken toward the final securing of the canal.
 The canal will be dug in such d course as to connect Pensacola Bay with Perdido Bay, thence with the Mobile bay beats to go to Pensacola without going into the waters of the gulf The canal will be about five or six miles in length in this county and a little more than that in Florida.
 The residents of Pensacola are also behind the movement and are doing all that is possible to promote the canal. A number of inland lakes and bays will be in the course of the canal and will make the amount of actual digging eX- ceedingly small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
FARMER SHOOTS
 AT S|DNA ALLEN
The Outlaw Again Escapes. Rain Drives Posse From
 the Mountains

 Hillsville, Va. April 2.-sidna Allen, the chief of the mountain outlaws, who shot up Carroll county courthouse and who has been hunted in the mountains ever since, was seen yesterday and shot at by Alex Divins, farmer. Allen, how ever, was out of range and got away. Detectives Payne and Lucas returned to town tonight after a hard ride through knee deep mud and reported Aliens escape.
 The two bloodhounds are the main hope of the manhunters now. The heavy rains have washed away all trails and the dogs make little headway. Last night Payne and Lucas carried the dogs twenty miles on their saddles to put them on a new scent.
 Some of the posse are still in the noun tains, but the heavy rains drove the main parties into the settlements tonight for food and shelter They will resume the hunt tomorrow.
 Allen and Wesley Edwards with blood hounds was made today when the dogs were carried to a new trail in the Fancy Gap section of the Blue Ridge countans, near Floyd Aliens home. Positive infor- nation that the men who are believed to have played the leading parts in the Car roll county courthouse shooting were seen in that section yesterday had been brought to the detectives by residents of the neighborhood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
Weather for March

Monthly meteorological summary for month of March. 1912:
 Atmospheric Pressure (Reduced to sea level, inches and hundredths. )-Mean, 30.52 on the 2d; lowest, 29.60, on the 18th.
 mperature-Eig ighest, 80, on the 18th lowest, 26, on the 10th: greatest daily range, S1, on the 7th; least daily range, .6, on the 7th
 Mean for this month in 1895 62: 1894 56.3; 1S95 54; 1896. 6l; 1S97 6l; 1898, 5s; 1899. 5s 1900. 55. 1901. 56; 1902. 56: 1903. 6l; 1894. 5S 1905. 6l; 1906, 5l; 1907, 65; 1908, 62; 1909, 55; 1910, eS; 1911, 5s; 1912, 52.
 Normal for this month. 19: absolute maximum for this month for 19 years, 12; average daily deficiency of this month as compared with the normal, 503: accumu- lated deficiency since January 1, 503 av- craze daily deficiency since January 1, 5.3.
 Precpitation-Total this month. 9.S4 inches; greatest precipitation in 24 hours, 2.S7.
 Total Precipitation this Month in 1895. 914; 1896, Al; 1897. 67S; 1898, 3.70; 1899, 643; 1900, '6.75; 1901, 5S1. 1902, 10.41 1903. 5.74: 9Oi, 3.33 1905 2,59 l906 TO- 1907, 2.44: 1908. 414; 1909, 934: 1910, 055; 1911. LIS; 1912. 9.si.
 Excess of this month as compared with the normal, 4.0S: accumulated excess since January 1, 2.74.
 Wind-Prevailing direction. southeast; total movement. 6071 miles; average hour ly velocity, s.2; maximum velocity, Qor five minutes), 23.
 Weather-Number of days clear. 9; part ly cloudy. cloudy, F. on which 01 inch or more of precipitation occurred, II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
PROTECTS PUBLIC
 IN BUYING FOOD

Albany. N Y, April 2.-Through the action of Governor Dix today in sign ing the measure, a law will be placed upon the statute books which the de- partment of weights and measures con- slders of the greatest importance in the protection of the public in buying food stuffs. The law provides that ice, meat products and butter must be sold by weight, while other commodities not iu containers must also be sold by standard weight, measure or numerical count. Containers must be marked to show what is within.
 Superintendent Reichmann of the de- partment of weights and measures, in a statement issued tonight regarding the law said:
 Tn it's general api-iication to the public in protecting the poor and en- abling the housekeeper of every station to do intelligent purchasing of supplies the measure is an integral factor in the paramount question of the high cost of living"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
AVOID HARSH DRUGS
Many Cathartics Tend to Cause Injury
 to inc Bowels

If you are subject to constipation, you should avoid strong drugs and cathartics. They only give temporary relief and their reActien is harmful and sometimes more annoying than con stipation. They in no way effect cure and their. tendency is to weaken the. already weak organs with when they come in contact
 We honestly believe that We have the hest constipation treatment eyer devised. our faith in il is so strong that we sell 1t on the positive guarantee that it shall not cost the user a cent if 1t does not give entire satisfaction and completely remedy constipation. This preparation is called Rexall Order lies. These are prompt, soothing ana most effective in action. They are made of a recent chemical discovery. Their principal ingredient is odorless, taste less and eolorless. Combined with other well-known ingredients, long establish cd for their usefulness in the treatment of constipation, il forms a tablet which is eaten just like candy. They may be taken at any time. either day or night, without fear of their causing any in convenience whatever. They do not Eripe, purge, nor cause nausea. They act without causing any pain or ex- cessiVe looseness of the bowels. They are ideal for children, weak and delicate persons, and aged people, as well as for the most hearty person.
 They come in three size packages, 12 tablets, 10 cents; 36 tablets, 25 cents; so tablets 50 cents. Remem Der. you can obtain them only at our store The Rexall Store. Collier Drug Co.,, 109- Il N. goth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
DROWNED WHILE
 WATERING HORSE
Tragic Death of German Citizen in the Alabama River-Caught
 in Lines

Montgomery, April 2.--t- peoial. )- George Steetzal, German citizen of this city, was drowned in the Alabama river nine miles above Montgomery Monday afternoon while watering his horse, As the animal was drinking he slipped over the embanllment, carrying the buggy with him. John Busch of this city was in the buggy with MT. Stoetzal, but escaped unharmed.
 Mr. Busch was able to swim, and sue ceeded in reaching the shore in safety. Mir Stoetzal, however, became entangled in the lines, and although Mir. Busch tried to rescue his friend, his efforts were unavaiing Mr. StoetZal had purchased his horse and buggy that afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
FIGHT TFORL|FELOST
 IN SUPREME COURT
Negro Convict Must Die for
 Murdering Another
EXECUTION ON MAY F
Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court in Decision of Mrs. Wharton Ns. Mrs. Rittenberry and U. $.
 Fidelity and Guaranty Co.

Montgomery, April 2.-fSpecial)-The su- preme court of Alabama today handed down a decision affirming the judgment of the circuit court of Bbb county in sen- tencing John Sims, a negro convict to be hanged for the murder of Joe James, an- other negro convict. The two convicts were working in the Belle Ellen mines in Bibb county and Sims placed carbonite in the lamp of his fellow workman. In light ing his lamp the carbonite exploded, blow ing off the top of James head
 Sims was indicted at the fall term 1911, of the circuit court of Blbb county for murder in the first degree, and was con- victed and sentenced to be hanged. The case was appealed to the supreme court, with the result that that tribunal has af- flrmed the decision of the lower court and fixed the date of Sims execution for Friday, May r.
 Sims was regarded as a bad character He was first sent Up from Jefferson county to serve a sentence for shooting a Birmingham negro, and was later given a life sentence for killing negro convict The killing of James by means of an ex- plosive marks the finale to his chapter of crimes.
 The supreme court also affirmed the Jef- ferson chancery court in its decision sn the case of Mrs. Maybelle Wharton vs Mrs. Kate Rittenberry and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company in rendering a decree that the defendants pay to the company the sum of $5677 49 to- gether with all costs.
 Mrs. Rittenbery, as the elder sister of Mrs. Wharton, who was Maybelle Moran, had herself appointed guardian of her younger sisters estate, valued at $2S,0O0 The bill of complaint shows that the hus- band of Mrs. Rittenbery secured possess sion of the property, whom his sister-in- law readily trusted with the management of her affairs.
 On becoming of age, Mrs Wharton ap- piled to the probate court to have her dis abilities of mortgage removed and asked for a settlement of her estate. Not Secur- ing the full amount due her, the com plainant entered suit against her sister, with the result that decree was rendered awarding to her $5677. 49, which decree was today affirmed by the supreme court.
 Other decisions handed down are as follows:
 Simpson. J.-Ellza A. snodgrass. as adminstratriX, etc, Ys. John A. Snod- grass, as administrator etc, appeal from Jackson chancery court; reversed, ren- dered and remanded.
 Anderson, J.-Insurance company Of North America vs. Malone & Sons, appeal from Houston circuit court; appeal dis missed as per written agreement of coun- sel on file.
 Somerville, J.-Commissioners court of Henry county vs. Thomas Hollans. ct al.. appeal from Henry circuit court; affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
BIG DELEGATION
 FROM MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, April 2.-tSpeeiaD-G era Secretary Bruce Kennedy of the Business Mems league is using his eff forts to have a strong representation of business men of this clty at the South ern Commercial Congress. which con- venes in Nashville on -.onday next. He is being assisted by Chairman ]. C. Haas of the delegation appointed by tho league to attend the congress and it k anticipated that through the efforts of these two Montgomery will have d strong representation at the big con Nention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
Canada to Order Shins

Montreal. Quebec. April 2.-The gov ernment organ in Quebec today an- ncunced that Canada will order two super er-dreadnaughts, while the question of the complete character of the domin . ion navy is being discussed by the Ca madam minister of mar.ne and the Brit ish admiralty. This is regarded in po- litical circles here as an effort io test opinion in Quebec which has been against Canada contributing to the British navy or building one of her own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
The Editor in New Hands

New York, April 2.-Announcement was made today of the purchase of a controlling interest in The Editor and Publisher. a newspaper publication, by James Wright Brown, geenral manager of the Fourth Estate and formerly dreasurer and a director of the Louis vile Herald. Jacob B. Shale. the foun der and former president, it was an nopnced, retains an interest in the publication but will retire from the management, which will be taken over by MT. Brown, who has been elected president of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
THOM TO ADDRESS
 BAR ASSOCIATION

Montgomery, April 2-(Special. )--Col Alexander Troy, clerk of the court of appeals of Alabama, and secretary of the State Bar association, has an- nounced that Alfred P. Thom of Wash ington, D. C., general counsel for the Southern railway, will deliver the an- nal address this year before the bar as- sociation. which meets in Montgomery July F and 13 In addition to Mir. Thom Colonel Troy expects to secure other prominent speakers for that oc- casion. Plans are being made for an elaborate entertainment of members Of the State Bar associauon whe- they come to Montgomery in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03

With 1140 votes to count, the local managers and clerks with relay after relay finished the count at 5:45 D. m. making nearly AS hours in all. It was perhaps the most tedious job of it's kind ever undergone locally It is like ly, judging from the comments heard that in large elections of the kind just held strong efforts will be made to have two boxes at Ensley, making three in the beat, the third one being at Wy lam. The vote was nip and tuck all the way between Camp and Harris. Hummer trailed the entire way. The final count showed up as follows: Har- ris 53O, Camp 492, Hummer BIT, and for constable. Cochran 514, Stafford 337 and White 264.
 This afternoon at S:SO o'clock an Easter egg hunt will be held at Hill Top station under the auspices of the Woman's Home Mission society A committee will be at the station to meet the visitors. Candy will be. offered for sale and various refreshments will be served.
 An Easter bazaar will be held at the residence of Mrs. T. r. West, PHO Ave nue c, Thursday afternoon at o'clock The affair will be for the benefit of the piano fund of the primary depart ment of the Methodist Sunday school The public Is invited.
 Mrs. R. R. Brown is dangerously i'll of pneumonia at her home near Helena station. The physicians state little hope is held for her recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 2.-The weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair, somewhat warmer Wednesday; Thursday fair
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Wednes- day; Thursday fair.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday, cooler in east portion; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-03
Corporal Killed

Saunderstown, R. l., April 2.-The burst ing of three inch rifle at Fort Creole, one of the defenses of Narragansett bay, today resulted in the death of Corporal Adam N. Lee, One Hundred and Ninth Coast Artillery company. When Lee fired the reveille gun the breech lock blew off striking him in the jaw. He died before the post surgeon coulG reach him.