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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. December 20, 1912. C p. m.) The pressure is high throughout the greater portion of the interior on to- nights map, with small areas of low barometer conditions the weather has been generally cold and fair over the western and east central sections, and precipitation mostly in the form of snow throughout the northern sections from the Dakotas eastward to the Atlantic Rain or snow has also fallen over the Pa cific northwest, and in the western gult states.
 peratures, ranging from to 10 degrees over the Rocky mountain section from to 12 degrees over the great central basin, and from to IS degrees over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
CHRISTMAS TURKEY SENT TO WILSON B
 NASHVILLE NEG
A AN tE1ks

Nashville, December 2o.-San
 Henson, a well known negro chaf
 of this city, today expressed to
 ernor Woodrow Wilson Chri turkey. The bird weighed Sls pou land according to the old darkey him s165. All attempts to perAu Henson not to send the turkey fa' as he stuck to his purpose with E persistence, spending the entire A. noon in getting the fowl crate0
 sent to the proper destination
 yuletide gift was finally sent to 2 ton, N. J. Three express offices ' visited by the aged negro before was convinced that he had reached right one. The turkey went prepsl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21

They are sold to The Age-Herald carrier boys at actual cost and when they are presented to their customers Christmas morning the little fellows will appre- ciate any Christmas remembrance which is given them in return.
 It takes a boy with lots of pluck and grit to deliver the paper at your door step 365 days out of the year, in all kinds of weather, and Christmas morn ing is a good time to show these boys that you appreciate their faithful service during the year.
 It matters not whether it is raining. showing or seeting, the little Age-Herald carrier boy must be up before daylight getting the paper out to the thousands of readers in the early morning hours. They are little gentlemen, every one And they will appreciate whatever you do for | them when they come around with their handsome Mandy calendars on Christi mas morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
DEMOCRATS WILL
 ABANDON QUARTERS

New York, December 20.-Democratic national headquarters in the rooms of the Fifth avenue building here will be discontinued on January 1, when the lease expires, according to announcement made today on behalf of the national commit tee. At it's meeting in January the com mittee win decide in what city perma- nent headquarters are to be established.
 National Chairman William F. Me- Combs is expected to announce tomorrow the selection for chairman of the inaugu- ral committee to take charge of arrange ments at Washington on March 4. Walter W. Wick, assistant secretary of the na- tional committee has been selected sec retary of the inaugural committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Tomorrow's Age Herald

Sundays Age Herald will be overfowing with feat in which you to be interested. Many of the features will carry out the Christmas idea and will be of special interest in view of Santa Claus visit next week
 For instance, Bill Vines writes Tdes, Mostly Yule Tide" It is graphically illustrated and will prove of the interesting articles of the year by this well known Alabama humorist
 Hugh w. Roberts will have beautiful Christmas story under the title, ''The Ghosts of Yesterday
 Dolly Darympe will write the subject The Christmas Ball of Madame La Princesse."
 But there will be great many notable article asiae from the timely Christmas features For instance Andrew Carnegie one of the worlds wealthest and greatest financers will give his views currency laws and tell how ''Our Ocean Trade Pays Big Tax to Ferelgn Bankers
 Other notable feature writers of The Sundas Age- Herald will have their usual interesting conrnatlons among them being Frank G. Carpenter, Laura Jean Ee bey Marion Harland c. F. Markell and Richard Siilane
 An article which should interest every AlabaIian to- morrow will be that by Major J. T. German, state exam iner of public accounts. He writes in detail or tn ates educational problems and how to solve them.
 The editorial feature writers will include Iaein Nye Dr. George Eaves Dr. B. F. Riley and A. E. 6eaae.
 Notable articles from Europe for tomorrow's isae wiIl be one by Louis Hyde who writes about ssSir Edward Speyer London's Traffic King Who Wears tba Crown Which Yerkes Fashioned and Which J. Pi Morgan Wanted Another is by Julius Ostman, who writes en Count We, whom, he says, is the most lles man in all Russia.
 The Sunday Age-Herad prints all the neMs local state, national and foreign. The Age-Herad is the only Sunday newspale n bsf mingham printing the dispatches of the Assoclas ess the greatest newsgathering agency in the Norl M You must read The Age-Herald to get the nsws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Hooper Calls Committee

Nashville, December 20.-Governor Hooper as president of the Southern Sociological congress has called a mceet- ing of the executive committee of that organization for December 23. in Nash vile. At the meeting it is understood the committee will accept an invitation from Atlanta to hold the next annual gathering in that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21

northern lake region and the St. Law renee valley. Freezing weather at [ D. m. extended over almost the entire western half of the country, but east of the Mississippi included only the great lakes and northern New England sec tions.
 In the cotton states the weather has been generally cloudy. Rain has begun to fall in Texas and Louisiana. Tenn peratures have fallen about degrees in sections west of the Mississippi, but in central and eastern divisions they have risen from to 10 degrees since Thursday night. It seems probable from tonights map that the weather will be rather cloudy and unsettled in this sec tion Saturday with slightly lower tenn peratures.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, December 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
CARNEGIE GIVES TO
 UNCLE REMUS FUND

Atlanta, December 20.-Andrew Carne- gie. friend and admirer of the late Joel Chandler Harris, today made possible the plan to convert the authors home into a museum by contribution of s4s21. A check for that amount was received to- day by the Uncle Remus'' association and was followed by the announcement that the Wren's Nest near Atlanta would he purchased immediately. Other subscriptions had been received from all parts of the country by the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
STATE GAME LAWS
 BEING VIOLATED

Montgomery December D.-tSpeciai'l- Reports received by the state game anu fish commissioner from B. E. Carter, JUS tice of the peace of Chisholm, Montgom- cry county, indicate that Game Waroen c. N. Hinderer has been extremely ac- tive On yesterday Mir Hinderer appre- hended three violators of the law
 Several convictions have been had TOT hunting without licenses and for selling game. Game Warden Hinderer is on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
PANDORA TEMPLE. CYRENE CON-

PANDORA TEMPLE, CYRENE CON- MANDERY, MINERAL CITY CHAP AND A. M. THE MEMBERS OF THESE BODIES ARE REQu uESTED TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF A. ]. CAMP, WHICH WILL BE HELD AT HIS RESIDENCE. 2O19 THIRTEENTH AVENUE, SOUTH, SATURDAY, AT 2 r. M. BURIAL WILL. BE AT OAK HILL.
 DR. w. F. M'ADORY,
 POtentnte. C. A. MOFFET"T,
 Eminent Comm ander.
 ARTHUR BLEDHILL,
 High Priest.
 W. IT. .WOOLvERTON,
 Morshipful Master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
PRESIDENT TAFT ID
 LIVE IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven. Conn, December 20.-Pres- ident Taft will make his permanent home in this city when he takes up the duties of the Kent professorship at Yale col lege. He has requested a friend to find him dwelling. In connection with the professorship it is said that at the meet ing of the corporation the tender of 1t will be formally brought about and will be accepted. Besides filling the duties of Kent professor the President will lec- ture on constitutional law in the law school and university and international affairs. He will rank as faculty mem- Der and full professor. He will be en- titled to a salary to be fixed hereafter aside from the income of the Kent foun- dalton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Osterhaus to Capital

Washington, December 2O.-Rear Ad- hral Hugo Osterhaus, who will be re- lieved of tn ecommand of the Atlantic fleet on January next by Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger, has been appointed member of the general board of the navy with station in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Selma Schools Close

Selma, December 2o.-(Special.) The public and private schools of Selma closed for the holiday period Friday afternoon giving the thousands of school children a holiday of about two weeks in which to enjoy Christmas. The schools will re- convene on Monday, January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 20-Forecast Tor Alabama and Mississippi: Fair in north, unsettled south portions Saturday; Sun day fair.
 Georgia: Generally fair Saturday ana Sunday.
 Tennessee: Fair Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21

alert, and the pernicous practice of sell ing game will be absolutely broken up if
 activity and vigilance on his part will be fruitful of results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21

only one "BRoMO aUININE. That is LAXATIVE BROMO QU1NlNE. I ook for the signature or E. w. GROVE Cures Cold in One Day. Cures Grip in Two Days. :5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21
SUFFRAGETTESARE
 NEAR THEIR GOAL Within 80 Miles of Albany. Walk Only Eight Miles
 During Day

Wappinger's Falls, N. Y, December l9.- Albany only 80 miles away" This was the cry of the little band of suffragettes who arrived here late this afternoon after an eight mile walk from Fishkill over good roads. The four pedestrians, Miss Rosalie Jones, Miss Ida Craft, Mrs. Jes- sic AI Stubbs and Mrs. Lavinia Dock, spent tonight at a local hotel and to- morrow will plod the seven miles to Poughkeepsie, where they will remain over Sunday.
 When the little party left FishlSill they were accompanied by a score of enthu' siastic suffragists and on their arriva here they were met by large delegation with rousing cheers. Miss Craft addressed crowd of workmen at the assembly ball, the society event of the season 1T this village.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-21

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, December 20- Members of the local Equal Suffrage league have planned a big luncheon to- morrow for the entertainment of the lit tie band of suffragists on it's way tc Albany. Saturday night and Sunday they will be the guests of prominent Pough- keepsie suffragists
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

son, Mrs. r. l.. Campbell. Miss ida
Mitchell, Miss Virginia Blair.
The brigham Young company of
the Daughters OF the Pioneers met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Moses
Thatcher. Mrs. Sara Farr continued
the lecture on the Ancient Pioneers.
Mrs. ID. II. Thomas gave the sixth
chapter of the Life Of Brigham
Young. Miss Ethel Jensen gave a
vocal solo. The hostess served dain.
ty refreshments.
The American Beauty Club met
Friday afternoon with Miss Luna
Farrell. Miss Georgia Turner gave
very interesting sketch OF the life
of George Washington. Mrs. A. l..
Farrell delighted the girls with mis-.
celaneous readings. Miss Luna Far.
rell gave two very delightful piano
solos. Dainty refreshments were
served. Those belonging to the club
are Misses Luna Farrell, Kinnie
Game, Georgia Turner, Selma stew.
art, Bessie Stewart, Dora Fuller,
Jocelyn Thcma, anna Widtsoe.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

Mrs. A. l.. Farrell ably read selec.
tions from the Drama which made a
very interesting afternoon. Mrs.
VIM. Spicker gave a violin solo, &C.
companied by Mrs. Nettle Sloan,
which was a pleasing feature of the
afternoon. The hostess served de.
licious refreshments, assisted by
Mrs. ID. II. Thomas and Mrs. A. L..
Farrell The guests of the after
noon were Mrs. b. G. Thatcher, Mrs.
II. A. Peterson, Mrs. A. II. Thomp.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

Mr.. MILFORD England and Miss
Bertha Robinson returned home to
Plain City Tuesday, after weeks
stay here, guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Hyrum Weatherstone.
Mr.. M. l.. Marvin, of Memphis,
Tenn, spent Tuesday here.
Mr.. ALI Palmer returned from a
few days stay in Salt Lake wednes-
day.
Misses Celia and Flora Eccles and
Miss Fawn Wright, of Ogden, came
to Logan to attend the Military ball
and were guests of Miss Marie
Eccles.
Mrs. Susa Y. Gates spent the weel,
here, guest of Mrs. J. A. Widtsoe.
Mrs. Oscar Madison and Mrs. HEX
enlooper, of Ogden, spent the week
here.
Miss Ardel Browning, of Ogden
was visitor here during the week
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

Miss Jessie Eccles had as guests
during the week Misses Della Tracy
and Erma Eccles of Ogden
Attorney A. E. Bowen will spend
Sunday out of town.
Mrs Joseph Odell spent part OF
last week in Salt Lake.
Mrs. Done and daughter. and Miss
Cora Thorne, OF Springville, came 10
Logan Monday to attend the Mill.
tary ball.
Miss Muriel Bingham had as guest
during the week Miss Elva White of
Thatcher, Idaho.
Miss Florence Thomas, of Ogden,
spent the early part of the week
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Robinson are
visiting in Salt Lake.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02
SEALED BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received Dy
the Mendon city council up to
seven o'clock Monday March 4.
1912. for the complete install.
lation of complete water sys.
ten according to plans and speciflca.
tons on file at the residence of VII.
liam Bartlett, Mendon, Utah, and at
l72 East Third North, Logan Utah
Said bids to be opened at MENDOZA
the evening of March 4, 1912. Each
bid must be accompanied by a cerll
fled check for 10 per cent of the
amount of the bid. The city reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
(Signed) WILLIAM BARTLETT,
Mayor
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

Accidents will happen, but the
best.regulated families keep DR..
Thomas Electric Oil for such emer-
gencies. 1t subdues the pain and
heals the hurts.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

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The Clio Circle met this week with
Mrs. Nettie Sloan. Mrs. Weston
Vernon gave very interesting dis
cusslon of Bernard SHAY and his
drama THE Doctors Dilemma"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

DAVID EccLEs, President.
HERscHEL BULLEN, secy
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-03-02

Mr. and Mrs. h. w. Robinson ar
visiting in Salt Lake.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
HOUSEWIFE, TOO, is
BAD INSURANCE RISK,
EXPERTS DECLARE

CHICAGO, Sept. 6-That the house
wife is one of the worst hazards in the
life insurance business is the opin-
ion Of T. u. Gold, Jr, president of the
insurance convention here.
Ho says their hours are worse than
policoman's, their habits are seden-
tary. they are exposed to diseases of
all sorts and their worries are endless.
"The Jew is the best risk in this coun-
,fy' added d. f. j Spratling "Therei $
less of fervor and excitement in his re-
iision. and il is more conducive to nat
ural living than any other religion.
This is particularly true Of their Wom-
en-. They live naturally have fewer
worries and less Illness"
Dr. SpraUiug is of the opinion thar
the best risk among women are the
miIiners. They have good hours" he
said, pheasant surroundings and live
we'll There is just enough art in their
work to keep them in the right frame
of mind"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
WRECK VICTIM
SAVED OTHERS
Engineer SCribner Applied Air
Brakes When Southern Train
Jumped Track at H0Iton.

MACON. GA. Sept. 6-The break
ms of a wheel Of the tender so far as
can be ascertained by official inquiry.
caused the wreck of the Southern pas
senger train No. 6 Cincinnati to Ma
con. three miles above Holton, yester-
day afternoon
In this wreck Engineer Charles f.
Scribner, of Atlanta, was killed. his
body being crushed beyond recognition.
Fireman James Burden, of Atlanta.
Conductor W. H. Sloan. Of Macon;
Flasman A. Fl. johnson. Of Macon;
Baggage Master J. w. Crawford, of Ma
con; J c. Mattox and c. w. Reeves.
passengers, of Atlanta and Henry G.
Walker, negro porter. of Atlanta. were
painfully bruised and cut
The wreck occurred on a trestle ON a
long curve. The steel combination car
followed the engine and tender down
the embankment. but its steel frame
resisted the impact from the other cars
and held them on the track. The train
was going 40 miles an hour
The engineer and fireman detected
TIE accident to the tender. which left
the tracks. The engineer applied the
air brakes and then he and the fire.
man jumnod The fireman landed clear
of the cu-inc. but the engineer ieH be-
Meath the heavy weight of iron.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
Rudolph Oetter Refuses to Tell
Court Where He Put Stolen
YOungSter.
CUSTODY OF CHILD WAS
AWARDED TO MOTHER
Husband Is Taken in Macon
After Long Chase Led by
Distracted Wife. /

Defying the police and the courts
in a fight for his three year-old son,
Rudolph Deter, of No. Nesbit street.
charged with kidnapping, was arrested
in Macon and brought to Atlanta to
day. He is held in the Tower on
criminal warrant sworn out by his
Wife, who is striving to recover the
child, which has vanished
DETER facing the charge Of kidnap-
ing. and possibly one of contempt of
court, remained cool and firm. When
he was found in Macon after a long
hunt in which his wife took the lead.
the child, Theodore, a bright sturdy
youngster was not with him. He re-
fused to tell where he had left the
baby.
My little boy is in good hands" he
said. q mean to see that he stays
tbara
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
GEN. M'ARTHUR DIES
SUDDENLY, RECALLING
ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

MILWAUKEE. WIS. Sept 6-Ideu-'
tenant General Arthur Macarthur United
States army, retired, dropped dead follow
ing an apoplectic stroke al the last re-
union of the regiment known as the
Chamber Of Commerce regiment. in the
University building last night while
speaking to his comrades of the Atlanta
campaign in the Civil war and the mart
played in it by the Twenty fourth wis
consin Volunteers
Within a few minutes after the gen
eral fell to the speakers platform IN the
midst of his address, Edwin b. Parsons.
captain and member OF the regiment.
suffered a paralytic stroke on the right
side from the shock of seeing his comrade
fall. and had TO be carried from the hall.
The old soldiers attending the reunion,
about 100 failed to grasp the situation
for some moments. and when they rushed
to the side OF their fallen commander and
tried TO arouse him they found him dead
The other soldiers turned away with
tear-dimmed eyes, then, one by one. they
kuelt 10y the side of their stricken COM
mander.
"Our Father, which art in heaven be.
gan one Of the veterans. and the others
joined him in repeating the Lord prayer
Al the conclusion of the prayer as
the soldiers arose, one of them took from
the wall an American flag and spread it
over the dead general Then silently
the old soldiers left the hall.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
Says Mother Isn't
One to Care for Child.

All eHort 10 learn the hlding place
rom me fathef iaiIed. lie declared
his wife was too fond Of dances and
olHer amusement to be proper guar
dian for the child He said he had
contributed more to IT'S support than
required by court
Il don't see how father can kidnap
his own SON he added.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
REGIMENTAL SOCIAL
CLUB TO GIVE DANCE
AT FORT TONIGHT

As a compliment to the men Just back
from a 200 mile hike from Columbus.
Miss. 20 Admission. Ala, the RegimcntaI
Social club viii give the first large mill
tary dance for the season in the post gym
nasium tonight at $50
The seventeenth United states jnfan-
try baud of forty-fiVe pieces VIII be IN
charge of the music and ii is expected
mai the post gymnasium will be taxed
ro it's utmost The gymnasium is noted
for its perfect dancing floor These
dances are by invitation only, but in
vitations may he procured through any
member of the Regimental Social cuo,
or through Chaplain Henry /. Durrant
who has charge of the dances.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
TARVER 70 BE NOMINATED.

DALTON. GA. sept 6.-The Forty
third senatorial district convention win
meet here Saturday, Scptombcr A. at
which 'hrc NJ O. Tarver will Doe formally
declared nominee toI state senator Dd-
c@ate- rfoo Whitfield Murray and Cor
don counties VIII he present
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-06
THE w EATHER

Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia:
Local thunder showers today and
probably tomorrow.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-08
RED, ROUGH HANDS MAJ
SOFT AND WHITE
MADE

For red. rough, chapped and bleed
ing hands, dry. assured, itching. burn
ing palms, and painful flnger-ends,
with shapeless nails, a one-night Cuti-
cura treatment works wonders. d.
rections: Soak the hands. on retir-
ing, in hot water and Cuticura Soap.
Dry, anoint with Cuticura Ointment.
and wear soft bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure.
sweet and gentle emollients preserve
the hands, prevent redness, roughness
and chapping, and impart in a single
night that velvety softness and white
ness so much desired by women. For
those whose occupations tend to In
1ure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-08

Richard Lightnut. an American with an
affected English accent, receives a pres
ent from friend In China. The present
hints Of surprise to the wearer. Lightnut
dons the pa1amas and late at night gets
up for a smoke. His servant, Jenkins.
nut. attempts to put him out, Thinking
the servant crazy. Lghtnut changes his
5snfns K fs on nsp III, nes
that he is crazy. Jenisina tells Ightnut Of
message from his friend. Jack Billings,
IAghtnut is asked to put up the kid"
lege. Later Lightnut hnds beautiful
mi girl IN black pstsSmaa I'm In his rcom hsht-
her name is Francis and puzzles him
with a story of her love for her sisters
ing the girl is missing and Lightnut hur-
ries to the boat to see her or. He is ac
eosted BY q husky college boy. who calls
airl. JACK Billings s calls GG'i to "V spend @ the the
might with Lghtnut- They. discover
priceless rubies hidden in the buttons OF
and retires. Lghtnut later discovers
in his apartment a beefy person in NUT
oss se pcee wsagnd sho deRs she
Grandpa" The intruder declares he Is
ter in vain. He is hustled on to jail.
In the morning Lghtnut Is astonished to
nnd Billings gone. and more astonished
demanding T his cio,hss' Eishtnut' bound Bound
for Tarrytown. Billings home. discovers
Frances" the girl Of the paJamas, on
ludes to the night before. She declares
indignantly that Lghtnut never saw her
in black pajamas: At Tarrytown Frances
halls Lightnut as "Dicky" The latter ig-
nores the boy. who then threatens to
thrash him for offending Frances. Light
storms over the outrage OF his arrest He
and Liehtnut discover mysterious Chi
sor Doozenberry is called in to interpret
the hieroglyphics