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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
His Own FIqure.

Leave me, Leave met she
walled So great was her grief that
she forgot that her nose always as
sumed an unbecoming red when she
cried. Leave me. You are as
treacherous as seprent."
"Ha. hal" came the cruel laugh Of
the faithless mathematician. THAT
is perfectly natural, since by profes
sion | am an adder"
How in the world can men jest at
uch a serious moment?
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
WE GOT OFF EASY.
A Toudh of Frost Is Better Than
Other Peoples Cyclones.

Frost was reported the first OF
the week, though il does not seem
to have done any harm worth mem
tioning. But the several days and
nights of exceptionally cold weather
for this season of the year, make it
a week to be remembered
But after all, it's nothing to
what they have had elsewhere. In
western Kansas, the wind blew so
hard hat it filled up many of the
railroad cuts with drifting sand,
so theygot out the snow plows to
clear the tracks Up in Saskatshe-
wan, that section of the kings do
main where some dissatisfied Amer
leans believe all is peace and hap
piness and prosperity, a cyclone of
formidable proportions came along
and set them back for ten million
dollars loss, incidentally killing al
most 100 people. From every di-
recticn have come reports Of real
ly bad weather, until little cool
ness. even a touch of frost, looks
like a vacation in the glory land to
those who live here and read the
news from outside
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
Forty Ask for Office
Democrats and IWenty-
Three Republicans File NOmind-
tiOns in Lincoln County

5; Rupert 5; Wendell and Richfield
each 8; Jerome and Hagerman each
2; and one each from Dietrich,
Hagerman and Glover Greek. 1t
is cosmopolitan ticket, represent
ing almost every variety of polit-
ical faith and practice.
Eight democrats and five repub-
licans are sure to go through the
primaries without possible failure,
they having no opposition in their
parties. The real fight will come
at the general election
At least up to the present time,
there is no evidence of the threat
ened county division fight which at
cne time looked as if it would de-
stroy all partisan alignment. The
Recorder is not prepared to state
whether all opposition to division
has been withdrawn as would seem
from the nominations or whether
the fight will break loose later in
the year in some way not now in
dicated by the nominations. Outside
Of such a fight, the county is with
out doubt republican by several
hundred; and while the normal ma
jority will probably be reduced, so
that a good democratic candidate is
in a fair way to win over a weaker
republican, still the republicans are
counted to win most of the places
at the general election.
But you never can tell.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
Aerial Gun Practice.

Aerial gun practice is not confined,
on our battleships, to one and three
Founders. The Springfield rifle, the
bullet of which hurled at al angle of
5 degrees elevation, reaches height
of $500 feet, is such an effective piece
that it will afford no inconsiderable
defense against any aeroplane which
would attempt to execute feats of
bomb dropping.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
1.-THE POTATO"
Authoritative New Book Tells How
to Grow Prize Crops.

The Recorder has received fine
presentation copy of book on 1.-The
Potato written by Eugene H.
Grubb and w. S. Guilford, which is
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04
SECRETARY OF STATE.
w. l.. Clifford A SKIS Second Term
On His Record.

w. L. Clifford, the present efficient
secretary of state. will be the only re-
publican aspirant for the Office this
year no name having filed as candi-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04

But You Can't Make EN- Resign.
Whenever anything disturbing hap
pens in a European country the cab
met resigns In America the cabinet
merely declines to be interviewed
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-07-04

date against him. He has given emf
nent satisfaction, both in his Office and
in the various boards, and his friends
expect him to be close to the highest
man on the winning ticket at the No
vember election.
Mr. Clifford is from Lewiston, he cav
ing served as auditor and recorder of
Nez Perce county for some years be-
fore being elected to state office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
LIVE SESSION IS
 HELD BY AD MEN Papers Read Form Basis for Some Very Interesting
 Discussion

The regular monthly meeting of the Bir- mingham Ad club was held last night in the directors rooms in the Chamber of Commerce building. It was the livest, snappiest and most interesting the club has held.
 Following the national study programme outlined in Voice. paper on Newspaper Advertising was read by Philip Oster, and paper on Mediums Other Than Newspapers" was read by F. J. Holberg. Both papers were unusually strong and stressed a number of vital points in up- to-date advertising. MT. Oster's paper especially bore on local conditions. Both were conceded to be instructive and valu- able. As is the custom, the club mem bers discussed straightforwardly and freely the essential points In both papers. The discussion was general. Practically every man present had something to say on his own account and he didn't hesitate to say it. either.
 This meeting blazed the trail. so to speak for what the club is going to do in an educational way.
 Every member conceded last nights meeting the most instructive and the most interesting since the adoption of the study programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

stresses drove their sewing machines eight hours day for two weeks. Three hundred flags have been used.
 The Decorations
 The balcony railings are festooned with national colors and at the base of each arch descending from the roof is the in- sigma of some state or tesrritory. The speakers stand is covered with red, white and blue, with the colors and arms of the state of Maryland banked in front. Most conspicuous of the portraits that adorn the walls are paintings of Washington and Jefferson. each eight feet square and ex- ecuted especially for this purpose.
 A feature of these decorations which the committee in charge is particularly proud of is that every yard of bunting used has been fireproofed The fireproofing preparation was mixed with the dye and has not changed the appearance of the cloth subjected to this process. Although the cotton cloth used in it's natural state is very inflammable, the freproofed bunt- ing will not blaze even when thrown into the fire. The cloth will charr but only in places to which a flame is directly ap- piled.
 The use of this fireproof bunting in a building constructed of stone, brick and steel has not. however, prevented the con- vention committee from taking other pre- cautions against a possible fire. The hall Is provided with an unusual number of exits, and the fact that the main floor Is on a level with the outside street Is re- garded as another valuable factor of safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
STRIKE BENEFITS
 UNUSUALLY HEAVY

Little Rock, June 11.--Nearly a quarter million dollars was paid out by the Inter- national Association of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuiders in strike benefits dur ing the biennial period ending June l, this year. This was shown in the report Of Secretary-Treasurer William J. Gilthorpe, read at todays session of the convention of the organization. The total receipts during the two years totalled ss42.57ssp and expenditures sSs3,149.79. Strike bene- fits amounted to s2i4,245.o9.
 Unusual conditions resulting from strikes on the New York Central and Illinois Central and other Hartman lines accounted for the extraordinary expendi- ture, MT. Gilthorpe explained. and to off, set the outlay weekly assessment on members of the organization of q per capita for 70 weeks was necessitated To provide for such emergencies in the fu- ture the secretary-treasurer recommended that a permanent protective fun be ere ated by the contribution of from $1 to Si0 per capita and that this fund be not per mitted to fall below s per capita. The report indorsed the new Federation of Labor's laws and predicted that the or ganization would be extended to include all railroad workers.
 The report of President J. A. Franklin was also read today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
PROGRAMME FOR
 PRESS BANQUET Mirth, Music and Mimicry Is Planned for Enter
 tainment June 21

Mirth, music and mimicry will feature the banquet to be given the Alabama Press association by the Birmingham Press club at the annual session which will be held in Birmingham commencing June 21. The programme committee held a meeting last night and outlined the plans and details of the ''sidelights'' on the banquet which will be in the nature of Q gridiron affair.
 The speeches will be few and limited as to time and while the committee felt it their duty to assign the subjects, no limit was put on the imaginative powers of the speakers. Fully 100 editors and publishers will be present. The committee had a difficult task in selecting speakers from such distinguished gathering. The com mittee decided that six speeches were enough, and. as Dave Holt said, "a plenty
 Three of the speakers were selected from the visiting delegation, the other three are home products.
 l.. H. Nunnelee of Centreville will rpeak on sEditorial "Reminiscences" Me Lane Triton of Pell City on Horoscope"
 
 The Birmingham trio and subjects are: J. W. Sibley, What is Birminghams ob- ligation to the State?" B. M. Allen, Press and People," J. B. Babb. Great is Ala bama."
 Marquis of Queensbury rules will govern the speaking. the rounds will be limited and when the gong sounds the speaker will retire to his corner or take the count. Taking the count will be fully explained before the speaking commences.
 J. R. Hornady was selected as toast master principally because he didn't want the job, but the honor was forced upon him.
 The various stunts that will be pre- scented will be kept secret until the nigh of the banquet, but the committee has jntimated that many surprises, many of them novel and unique, will be pulled off A fine orchestra will be in attendance toi the musical part of the programme. The committee will meet tonight to complete the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
TO SHOW MESSAGE GIVEN TO ISMAY

London, June 11.-At the resumption to- day of the board of trade inquiry into the Titanic disaster the attorney general announced his intention of submitting to the court that the wireless dispatch which notified that ice had been seen in the route of the Titanic was handed to J. Bruce Ismay in his capacity as managing director of the White Star company be- cause of its seriousness. One of the ad- mlralty photographers, Capt. Francis s. Miller, was called 10 the witness stand and gave his opinion in opposition to the introduction of searchlights on liners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
What Comfort

Soft kidskin leather in Cox Specials and fleXi- ble welt soles.
 Easy, comfortable, from the first day.
 No man need suffer from heavy, clumsy shoes nowadays.
 Just say, "a pair of Cox Specials" and let the salesman fit you-he knows how.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
JESSE ALBRIGHT
 CASE DISMISSED

The case of Jesse Albright. who is charged with the murder of his wife by poisoning on May IT. will be dismissed. owing to the fact that the grand jury has returned no indictment against him. Albright was to have had a premilinary trial before Judge Benners today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Rung the Changes

From PUCK. N
 Madam, remarked the weary wayfarer with the bandaged eye. ''I was not always as you see me now. T know it.. replied the stern-visaged woman at the back door. ''The last time you were here you had on deaf-and-dumb sign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

 Sutherland. At the conclusion of the games delicious refreshments were served.
 A delightful dance was given tonight at West Lake by the young men of the dancing set in compliment to number of visiting young ladies. Music was furnished by an orchestra. The chap erones were Mir. and Mrs G. J. Huff man, pr. and Mrs. J. s. Winters, Dr. and Mrs George Waller, pr. and Mrs. S. F. Grout. MT. and Mrs Harry Grigs- by, pr. and Mrs. w. D. Taylor Dr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith. MT. and Mrs An drew Mitchell. Mir. and Mrs. George Shaw, Mrs. E. A. Little, Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Fitzpatrick. Among those present were Miss Marguerite Robinson, John Walston. Miss Kathleen Conniff, Mr. Burke, Miss Gene Knox, George Rut- ledge, Miss Lucille Ewing, Charles Kuch-
 nslSi, Mise Mabel Miles, pr. Wood Price. Miss Bessie Neal Herbert Milton, Miss Ruth Bean, MT. Mopcrief, Miss Nellie Christilieb, Jim Donaldson, Miss Nell Davidson, Sam May, Miss Felecia Streit, Dr. Ray Simpson, Miss Dotts Buchan- nan, pr. A. E. Patton, Miss Virginia Mitchell Mir Dobbss Miss Mary Tinkle- paugh. MT. Johnson. Miss Inez Lopez Howe Price, Miss Kathleen Adams. ]. D. Alexander Miss Mary Smith, Fred Bailey, Miss Jones. James Fitzpatrick Miss Isabel Curry, Octayius Spencer, Miss Ellen Davis, James Houston. Miss Lucia Burns, Allous Benton, Miss Kate Lacey, pr. Coleman, Miss Helen Ms Adory. pr. w. D. Taylor. Jr., Miss Els telle strickland, MT. Riley. Stags, Dr. Nessel. James wells. Ed Lind, Carl Bruner, Frank Hayes, Berney Clay Louis Hinckle, Clarence Bumgardner and John Bradshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
ROBSON MAY ANNOUNCE HIS
 CANDIDACY FOR SENATE TODAY

Montgomery. June 11.-(Special)- Richmond Pearson Hobson, congressman of the Sixth district, will announce his candidacy for member of the United states Senate to succeed Senator Joseph F. Johnston Wednesday at the chau- tauqua at Troy, according to rumors in Montgomery this evening. Congressman Hobson will address the chautauqua Wednesday afternoon It is known that he has stated that there would be some thing interesting. Several friends who claim to know the situation say he will make a formal statement during the address.
 Hobson's private secretary was in Montgomery today. His mission was not made known. Hobson has been men toned as a probable candidate since he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Besserer News

~Bessemer, June 11.-(SpeciaI)-D F. l.. Edmundson. a popular druggist of Brighton, was elected mayor of Brigh- ton In the municipal election held there yesterday. The election was very quiet one. the voting was light. only 114 votes being boiled in the race for mayor
 The vote is as follows: For mayor. Dr. E. L. Edmundson, 61; H. B. Edwards. 4s: F. H. Gill, 4. For aldermen. W. c. Duffey. 5s, C. H. Johnson, 5s; Fred Halface. 57; W. H. Ware, ST; J. F. Por- ter. 55: R. Williams, 5i. For the demo- cratic executive committee George Ban- croft, 59; Jesse Edwards, 57; c. w. Williams, 56; J. F. Knight. 51.
 In the city court today a verdict was returned for the plaintiff for s1o4o in the case of J. M. Read vs. the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company Read was suing for s5ooo for alleged person. al injury received while in the employ ment of the company This is the third trial of the case and the verdict was returned late this afternoon after being on trial for the past two days.
 After some argument the case of B. F. Thompson vs. the Atlanta, Birmin gham and Atlantic railroad for alleged dam age to his property was carried over to the next term of court.
 In the city court this morning a compromise judgment to the amount of s1o0 was entered in the suit of J. M. Russell vs. the Western Union Tele- graph company for $500 for alleged failure of company to deliver tele- gram to relatives in Mega, Ga, tell l ing of his wifes death As a result of the failure to deliver the message | it is alleged that there was no one at the station to meet him on his arrival with his wife's body.
 Deputy Sheriff Monroe Parker will
 leave Wednesday for Montgomery. He
 will bring back Joe Green, negro, wanted for the murder of Will Jenkins at Sumter about a year ago. Green was arrested by Montgomery officers,
 who notified the Bessemer sheriff's of | fee.
 Virgil Jones. a negro, was arrested at l Virginia mines today on three charges of violating the revenue law. Eight
 other arrests were made for minor of
 lenses.
 | The Bessemer Retail Grocers' asso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Phiddle Up, Phiddle Up

From Judge
 Visitors (to foreman of print shop)- Why are your men in such a hurry?
 Foreman--We're getting out a time table for a railroad and they want t finish 1t without making any changes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

council chamber at the city hall for the purpose of further perfecting the or ganization. A number of plans of in- terest were discussed. c. T. Cooke Is the president, A. E. Randle Is treasurer, and L. L. Lockwood, who has been em- ployed as the attorney of the organiza- tion is secretary. Practically all of the grocerymen of this city are mem bers of the organization.
 On Friday afternoon at Jonesboro there will be a game of baseball be- tween the Bessemer fire department and the Jonesboro team. Batteries for Bes- semer will be Hill and Mckinney, for Jonesboro Norris and Martin.
 Miss Nellie Christilieb complimented Miss Nell Davidson of Birmingham. whose marriage to MT. John D. Jewell of Cincinnati will take place on June 25, with a seven course dinner at the Grand hotel last night. The central decorations of the table was a cut glass vase from which pink carnations nodded their graceful heads. The can delabrum was shaded in pink. A large pink maline bow was tied on the chan delier. the ends reaching to the corner of the table where bows were tied. Everything was in the pink and white tone, which are to be the colors of the wedding The party included only the bridesmaids of Miss Davidson. Those gathered around this beautifully ap- pointed table were: Miss Davidson, the honoree; Miss Dotts Buchanan of Little Rock. Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Felecia Street and the hostess, Miss Christilieb.
 In compliment to their sister of Louisiana Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Winters en- tertained at whist last night at their home on Fifth avenue. The lady's prize. silk umbrella. was won by Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, who presented 1t to the guest of honor. The gentlemans prize, silk hose. was won by H. D. Leon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

swept the Sixth district for reelection and defeated Frank s. Moody of Tusca- loosa. one of the most prominent men In Alabama The stories about Hob sons candidacy are based on rumors. but statements indicating the trend of the congressman's thought have been made by his friends recently.
 Senator Johnstons term in the Sen ate will expire March 4. 1915. The pri- mary election will be held during the spring of 1914. If Hobson becomes a candidate former Gov. B. B. Conner will be eliminated. It Is not believed Conner and Hobson would oppose each other. They represent the same political ideas and are close personal friends. Hob sons candidacy would increase belief that Conner will be a candidate for gov ernor in 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

J. v. Allen, back tax commissioner of Jefferson county. last night issued statement in answer to some of the criticisms that have been made of his raises in tax assessments,
 Mr. Allen also submits a list of tax payers taken at random which he says would indicate that those of moderate means really furnish their homes more elaborately and more handsomely than the wealthy classes"
 The tax commissioner says he has made revauatlons only after the most careful investigation and that the raises have been made regardless of whom they af- fected and his statement is as follows:
 "Inasmuch as there has been consd- erable talk on the part of large prop erty owners (none from small taxpayers) to the effect that the state tax board and the county tax commissioner are seeking to make it oppressive in the mat ter of property valuation, in this coun- ty. 1t is probably not inopportune at this time to make few comparisons of returns on personal property; that is to say, confined to household effects as be- tween large and small owners of real estate.
 'I am furnishing herewith a list of some of these returns, taken entirely at random. as 1t would be impossible and inn practicable to make a full list of all re- turns shown. This list is merely given as an illustration of the respective valua- tions placed by large owners of realty, or the wealthy class, as against the re- turns given by those of moderate means. This short list indicates to a great ex- tent, If the returns are to be taken seri- ously, that those of moderate means really furnish their homes more elabor- ately and more handsomely than the wealthy classes.
 Investigate Fire Insurance
 "In this connection it might be inter esting to investigate the matter of fire insurance carried by some of the larger owners of valuable property with a view to ascertaining what differences, if any, exist as between the insurance car ried, and the values of the household | effects as returned to the tax assessor of the county Such an inquiry has not | heretofore been made, but in view of the | criticisms made of the county tax com missioner by people who have no infor- mation or advice that their property | valuations have been increased. an in- vestigation of the subject may not be out of place.
 "As I have said, it is not practicable at this time to furnish larger list. and ! this list is now furnished only as an Illustration of the way in which house. | hold and personal property is returned for taxation, and 1t can be safely as- sumed that real property is returned for taxation on q relative basis.
 Distribution of Wealth
 My experience in the office of tax com missioner thus far seems to confirm the proposition that practically 75 per cent of i the wealth of this country is concentrated l in the hands of less than 4O00 large prop l erty owners. and large corporations, res ident and nonresident. and that the re- mander is in the hands of local citizens, | consisting of some 100000 or more people. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
U. Y. ALLEN SUBMITS
 LIST TO SHOW THAT
 TAXES ARE UNEQUAL
Tax Commissioner Statement Defending Action h Making Raises In County-Says They Have Been Made Only After the Most Careful Investga
 tion-Says List of Returns Is Taken
 From Books At Random

"A great majority of the owners of the other 9 per cent are to my mind certainly assessed at a higher relative value than the owners of the 75 per cent.
 T have been unable to discover any reason. in law or morality, why the larger interests should be immune from taxation at a less percentage of valuation than small owners
 Tt is my purpose, If permitted so to do to equalize taxation as between all own CTS, large or small.
 T do not mean to convey the impress sion that small property owners are in every case properly assessed; have made no distinction between large and small property owners. but wherever an increase seemed proper I have not hesitated to sub init 1t to the board of revenue
 T have made these raises regardless of whether the party involved was a state or county official, a personal friend, or political enemy. In the limited time have occupied the office I realize that it has been impossible to consider and act upon every case Of undervaluation.
 T have proposed no revaluation In any case except after a full and careful in vestigation and appraisement of the prop erty involved. l have no doubt that some mistakes have been made, but 1t is my duty and will be my pleasure, where such are shown, to correct them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

The Bessemer Retail Grocers' asso- citation held . meeting last night in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Submits List of Returns

Attached to MT. Aliens statement is the following list of returns on realty and personal property:
 Realty. Prs nl. er ora zsn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

For convenience in handling the crowds. tho convention hall seats have been di- vided into 76 sections, of which 49 are on the floor and the rest in the balconies.