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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
PICK BIRMINGHAM
 |. FOR HEADQUARTERS
Newcomer Delivers Some Bouquets and Knocks All
 at One Time

S. r. Guggenheimer, who represents Minneapolis. Minn, and whose territory embraces the southern states, has de- cided on Birmingham as his permanent headquarters.
 q came here from Richmond" said Mir. Guggenhemer yesterday, and have been in every city in the south and l have no hesitancy in saying that Br- mingham appears to have the brightest future of any southern city. I selected
 it for headquarters partly because of it's central location and largely because I was impressed with the broad streets, it's progressive people and its general ad- vantages as a place 10 live.
 But now that I have said all this, have also some fault to find. One of the things that most forclbly strikes new conner here is the absence of aggressive public spirit. For instance. you do not hear Birmingham people on the trains praising and defending their city as Is the case with those from Atlanta, But I am glad to see the Chamber of Commerce paying so much attention to the travel ing men, They are the boys to adver- tise city.
 "If it were not little unbecoming in a new resident, l would also make some other suggestions, for instance, that the street car schedules are too infrequent, that the police force is not nearly large enough and that there should be more electric lights in the residence districts.
 "But I suppose these things will i'm prove themselves gradually. Birmingham is a young giant and is just getting his stride and remember I think it is the city of the future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
The Rise to Fame of Landers SeOler

Back in the early sos there was a. strike on the part of the members of the National Railroad union. the force of which was directed against the Pullman company.
 Depredatons were committed in many states of the union. and in certain locan- ties troops were ordered out to subdue riots and restore the confidence of the people in the strength of the national government In Birmingham. there was trouble as is remembered, and there would have been more trouble but for the prompt and vigorous action of Gov ernor Thomas G. Jones. As Is known he planted cannons on the scenes or near trouble, and threatened on the slightest provocation to shoot.
 Residents remember the antics and tac- tics of the firemen and other subordl- nate members of the train crew They would roll out of the sheds with their engines into the stations, and there dis mount When asked concerning their ae- tions, they would reply in unison and perfect accord I've will proceed when that Pullman car is disjointed'
 lnasmuch as the railroads had con tracted with Mir. Pullman to draw his cars over the surface of the earth, the requirements of the flremen were not easily met And thus conditions went from bad to worse and back again
 At that time. l.. sevier. the railroad official of the present day, was chief clerk to Superintendent Frazier of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. Drr- ing the time the strike he laid the foun- dation on which he has achieved re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
CITIZENS ID MAKE
 TRIP ID OCAMPO
Will Inspect Work of Ala bama Power Co. at Lock
 No. 12 on the Coosa

For the purpose of inspecting tho Ocampo work of the Alabama Power company party Of Birmingham citi- zens will visit that place tomorrow as the guests of ". w Freeman, vice president and general manager, and NJ. Webb Offutt. his assistant.
 The party will leave Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville fast train al S:25 o'clock tomorrow morning. \ special ear will be occupied to ocampo. There the party will be taken on the Alabama Power company railroad to Lock 3. 22 miles, in the private ear If the company. The W orlx will be look ed over and the party will return to Bir- mingham at o'clock tomorrow night. It is expected that bout % persons will make the trip. Alr. Freeman is plan ming the trip because of his belief that the people of the state should be in formed of the progress there and as the work has gone far enough 10 per init of general View of the situation, this time has been selected
 Next Friday Mr. Freeman will have several Montgomery citizens at Ocampo as his guests. That party will spend the day a Oeampo The Montgomery trip has been planned for the sane purpose as the Birmingham trip inacs- much as Montgomery is somewhat in- terested in the water power develop ment. Governor ONeal will be q mem Der of tho party from Montgomery,
 Among the Birmingham citizens who will compose the party ;ue N. P. c Harding, Culpepper ENum James Weatherly. A. r. Ford. E. W. Barrett ]. J. smith. Allan Johnson. Col T. O. smith, Webb W. Crawford, R. G. Hiden, Frank II. Crockard, Clyde w. Ennis MT. Freeman. Mir offuft. T E. Brooks, Leon Friedman and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Peyton Here Yesterday

John Howe Peyton, chief engineer of construction for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was here yesterday.
 He was engaged on a trip of inspection of the new work between this city and Athens MT Peyton was accompanied by r. E. Brooks over the line yester- day. The Louisville and Nashville Is using a single track of the double track work at two points between this city and Decatur Officials are very much pleased with the progress made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

nown. although it is with marked dis pleasure that he will admit as muen. For MT. Sevier. let it be known in ad- vance. is unwilling that anything be published which in the remotest manner concerns him. and his picture in a news paper causes him to lose his temper as a red rag does enrage ahe Spansh bull
 However. Mr. Sexier at that time. was chief clerk. One morning he and Snper- intendent Frazier were at the station when d firemanless engine was hbout to depart The engineer, Frawler was at his post but he smilingly remarked that he would proceed only under great uif- ficulty and with little chance of sue cess without fireman.
 Superintendent Frazier suggested that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Storm Rages in Norway

Christiania, Norway, December 2S.- Heavy storms, the most severe in a generation, continue to rage at south- ern Norwegian ports, and @ great mum Der of vessels have been compelled to remain in the harbors Several ships have been lost. Wrecks have occurred, where those who gathered on the shore were unable to give aid to the plssen- gers and crews. It is hoped the heavy snowfall today will put an end to the series of storms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
ROBERTS-HUGER

Anniston, December 2S.--(Special.) )-AIiss Alwera Huger and MT. Ennis Roberts were married at the Church of St. Mich ael and All Angels Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. The bride is the daughter of Dr. If. p. Huger, first mayor of Annis- tor, and q granddaughter of John " Noble. one of the founders of Anniston, who built the magnificent St. Michaers church. The groom is q son of the late l.. E. G. Roberts and Mrs Roberts of this city. and is also closely connected on his mot11er's side with the distinguished Noble family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

Montgomery. December 2S.-tSpeeiall e NJ Tardy of Birmingham was elected president of the Alabama division United Commercial Travellers at meet ing of the state association held in Montgomery today.
 The association had one of the most interesting sessions in it's history and the reports of the various committees of the organization showed that much progress had been made during the past year. The body convened at l;30 o'clock this morning with between 10 and 30 members present. The election of officers followed a luncheon at the Gay Teague hotel this afternoon.
 The organization indorsed uhaui- mously the efforts being made hy the commercial bodies of Birmingham and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
HARDY ELECTED PRESIDENT
 OF COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS

 Montgomery to induce the Louisville and Nashville railroad to discontinde the alleged discrimination against these cities in favor of all points on the system regarding homeseekers' rates for the west.
 Other officers elected were as fol- lows:
 First vice president. G. T. Bury, Mont gomery; second vice president, G. .. Bates Selma; third vice president liar vey c Newell, Camp Hill; fourth vice president. Cyrus c. Russell Moolie: secretary and treasurer. A. Copeland Smith, Montgomery
 The committee chairmen were ap- pointed a. follows:
 Legislative L. II. Mccoy Selma; rail- road. ]. R. Oglesby, Montgomery; notei and livery. A. Jax Davis, Birmingham; press, Bruce Kennedy, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
M'GUIRK- ANDREWS

Anniston, December Special )--Miss Narcissa McGuirk was married to MT. Bierne Andrews of Chattanooga at Grace Episcopal church Saturday evening at 6 o'clock the Rev. James, G. Glass offieiat- ing The bride is the daughter of A. J. McGuirlS. agent for the Southern railway here and Mrs McGurk, who make their iiome on Tyler Hil. The wedding was a very large affair, beautiful in every de- taiI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Van Alstine Freed

Villsca. la. December 2S.-Lew Van AL stne the Taylor county farmer who was arrested yesterday by Marshall Horton. on q warrant charging him with tne murder of the Moore family and their s11ests Lena and Ina Stillinger, on the evening of June g. established an aliof when arraigned before Justice F. c. Gibbs this afternoon and was freed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Snowslide Blocks Traffic

Cordova Alaska, December @.-A nlg snow slide near Mile S9. on the Copper river. and northwestern has blocked traf- ac and there is little likelihood of the line being cleared before the latter part of next week The slide occurred sew eral days ago Many travelsr from Fair- banks are at Chitina waiting for the line To be cleared to continue their journey To inc coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
YOUNG PLANTER
 DROPS DEAD

Huntsville, December 2S.-fSpecial.)- Alonzo Hornbucble. a young planter of this county, dropped dead at his home on Triana pike four miles from the city yesterday afternoon. Heart disease was the cause of his death. Hornbuelle was 8 years old and is survived by his widow and three small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Rebels Active in South

Washington. December 2S,-Reports to the state department today indicated that Mexican rebel activities, lately confined 10 states along the American border. have broken out afresh in the south. Bands of marauders are carrying on their depre- dations in the state of Vera Cruz. and have robbed several ranches near Vera Cruz City. Hard fighting has occurred in Juchitepec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Bark Gnes Aground

Aberdeen. Wash, December 2S.-Ths four-masted British bark Torrisdale went aground near Aberdeen today in ter rife storm which swept the Pacific coast. Her captain and crew of 30 men wers taken off bv the lifesavers. The vessel nrobably will be total loss The yes sel was of steel construction and halls from Glasgow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
Dies at Age of 115

New Orleans. December 2s-"Aunt Lucy Churchwel, one of the fast disap- bearing old black mammies, died in the Lsfon home for old folks here yesterday at the age of 115. To the last she smoked her clay pipe and to her antebellum ideas chung, often complaining of the freedom that separated her from her ''marsters in Virginy.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

or guide books can be procured at the local office and that all who desire mans and guide books should write the chief clerk of the postoffice department in Washington and inclose 75 cents.
 The directions for the public to follow when the parcels post is officially in- augurated next Wednesday are very sim pie and no confusion is anticipated at the local postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

Sheriff R. D. Love captured a negro by the name of John Woods at Rag land yesterday, wanted in Talladsga on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
HUNTSVILLE CHILD
 BURNED ID DEATH
Clothes Catch Fire in Ab- sence of Mother and Body
 Burns to Cinder

Huntsville. December 2s.-(Special.)- A little child of Doc Smith, an employe of the Huntsville wholesale nurseries at Gladstone, was burned to death while it's mother was at the neighborhood store shopping. The child was left at home with some other children, and it's clothes were set afire in some way. When the mother returned the child was burned to a cinder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
BUSY PREPARING { FOR PARCE[SPOST ] NEXT WEDNESDAY New Stamps, Maps, Rate
 Books and Other Para
 phernalia Received /. HOW TO SEND PARCEL BY THE NEW SYSTEM Packages Can Be Registered or h. sured for Small Fee--A Table
 of Rates-J. A. Smith in Charge

Initiating the United States postal ser vice into the express business is keeping fthe local postoffice. officials in a nervous tension only two more days now remain before the big change will occur, and Postmaster Aldrich and his assistants are straining every resource to have every thing in the local office ready Wednesday morning.
 The parcels post addition is ready to receive the parcels The scales to weigh them are here. The stamps, s10.ooo worth beautifully engraved and of various de- nominations, are on hand also. and the only thing lacking Is the experience. This the employees who have spent years in the postal service feel confident of at taining, as soon as they get accustomed to the changes the parcels post law is ex- pected to make in the regular routine of postoffice work. The parcels post depart ment in Birmingham will be in charge . of Superintendent J. A Smith, one of MT Aldrich's most experienced assist ants.
 The New Stamps
 The stamps indicate the different scale of rates by pictures and by numbers. This is a departure from the regular stamps, which have various colors for various rates. The parcels post stamps are a salmon red and range in value from l cent to 75 cents. Among the views on the stamps are the various agencies Of transporting mail from the clerk in the postoffce to the common carrier, There are views of the city mail carrier the rural route delivery, the train, the steam ship manufacturing plants and harVest- ing scenes.
 MT Aldrich stated yesterday that n- auiries for maps and guide books are de- luging his office. He states that no maps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
FELL CITY JAIL
 TO BE REMODELED
Work on Structure Begins at Once. Rains Prevent Work
 on Dam

Pell City, December 2S.-( (Special)-The Southern Structural company, jail build CTS, of San Antonio. Tex. began tearing down the cells in the old jail here this week. preparatory to it's reconstruction. When completed the jail will be sanitary and modern in every way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29
How to Send Parcel


 Postmaster Aldrich gave out yesterday the following procedure as the way to use the parcels post:
 Tn the postoffice is map of the United States on the wall near the section where all parcels will be handled Approach the man at the parcels post office and tell him the destination of the parcel. He will consult the map and locate the zone the parcel is addressed to. This ascertained, he will name the rate, after weighing the package.
 Pay the tariff and receive a parcels post stamp, which stick on the parcel and give it back to the clerk. The parcel will then go to it's destination just as safely as an ordinary letter.
 'Still, to insure greater safety, parcels may be insured or registered and receive special delivery service on payment of the extra fees, which the clerk will name at your request. Insurance on parcels not to exceed S25 costs only cents; not to ex- ceed $50, 10 cents.'
 A rate card giving the following rates on various weights and distances fol- lows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

The special fall term of the i. circuit court which adjourned at Ashville last week turned into the treasurer of the county the sum of about $2S00 in fines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-29

Work on the lock at dam four on the Coosa river has ceased until spring, on account of the expected winter rains and high waters that usually come after Christmas. MT. Travarthen, chief engi- neer in charge, says that the lock will be completed during the year l91S about early fall, and in time for the boats to ply the river from Rome, Ga, down as far as Riverside.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-02
tElIROGe''RS!, 20
i74 North Main Stree, Barre, Vermont
The Big Store With the Little Prices.

carry on its part of the work. The
state appropriates $4,000 annually for
abolishing grade crossings; and under
the apportonment made among the
state, the town and the railroad com.
pany, the state pays one fourth of the
cost of the change. As the states share
sands Of dollars, it can be seen readily
that the sum Of $25 900 does not accom-
plish mach from years end TO years
end. Indeed, the states inability to
meet its proportionate share of proposed
changes has forced the public service
commission to turn down petitions which
have come to it from selectmen of towns
and aldermen OF cities, praying for the
adjustment of grade crossings that were
exacting their toll of human lives each
year; and knowledge of that lack of
funds has caused other towns and cities
to refrain from presenting petitions to
the commission, as the-town or city off
Gals realize that the petitions would be
but wasted time.
Such, then, being the situation In
Vermont, can the legislature afford to
hold up this progressive move by failure
to increase the annual appropriation. to
this work? If successive generations OF
Vermonters are to be saved from the
dangers which we now experience, the
state must at once increase the annual
If we already feel the
strains of many demands for money, |
why cannot we curtail such expenditures
As $4,000 annually for dead porcupines
Are not human lives of more conse-
luence than dead porcupines, even adj
hitting that dead porcupines are better
han live ones?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-02
Frank z. Langley, Publisher.

"The Central Vermont railway hal
issued a bulletin forbidding trainmen
agents or other employees to tell passen'
gers there is quarantine against Barre
or any serious outbreak Of smallpox. =
A Current News Item.
This is one OF the first signs of re-
turning sanity on the part of the gen
eral public outside of Barre. Evidence
OF the former insanity is revealed in the
ridiculous stories which have come back
to Barre from far distant sections of
New England, showing that the mali
cious busybodics have been doing their
work thoroughly. But in spite OF their
Efforts, Barre can come back and will
come back through the force of its own
efforts, although the people are pleased
to note the somewhat tardy co-opera-
ton which the Central Vermont rail
road has given. as noted in the para.
graph above.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-02
The Ubiquitous Sea Lion.

The following story is taken from
the November American Magazine:
Sunday is a dull day and the city
editors had habit of detailing men tt
90 to the geological gardens and get
animal stories for Monday morning
The reporters got together one Sunday
morning and persuaded the head ami.
NAL keeper to let them publish fake
story. 1t was rather commonplace, con.
corning the alleged escape of non-ex-
istent sea lion from the pool TO open
water.
"'Fake, said the managing editor,
as he read the story. Let's make it a
good one
"Thereupon he sent kilograms to
every country correspondent on that
water or its tributaries merely inquiring
if anything had been seen of the escaped
sea lion. The response was appalling.
The correspondents needed only the hint.
That day the sea lion was seen by at
least twenty correspondents-and Ber-
ghand printed all the reports, one after
another. Thus spurred ths correspond
ents went TO it in earnest. The follow
ing day the sea lion was reported at
every point within two hundred miles.
The story spread like ripples on water.
In five days the lion was sighted over
half the world and an enthusiast at
Southampton cabled that he was head
ing toward the North sea. Then cruel
up on lake Superior
killed him and wired that he was send
ing the skin as a proof. / always sus-
pected that the managing editor did it
himself"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-02
A QUARANTINE SUGGESTION.
Why Are Stores Kept Open When
Churches Are Closeds

/ Mr.. Editor; In view of the fact that
our churches are to remain closed an.
other Sunday and time is hanging heay-
] lily on my hands, | thought il would
! help me out to give expression to a few
thoughts concerning the prevailing epr-
| demic.
Like all other good citizens am most
anxious that everything possible be done
to prevent the spread of smallpox-and
i hasten to assure your readers, espe
cially those in the suburbs including
Montpelier that we are very DESTROYS
of cooperating with them in this direc-
ton.
As first precaution think it was
well to close all the churches schools
and all public places Of amusement. As
y second precaution, however. would
suggest that it might be well for ,the
powers that be" to look little more
closely into our commercial relations.
We have scores Of mercantile places,
where thousands Of people go out and in
daily. | have been in some OF these
places during the past few weeks where
there were hundreds OF people gathered
from all sections of the city and sub
urbs, too, including Montpelier
senting all classes Of society. The places
/ have found most crowded were places
having "order men" supposed to take
orders at the homes and deliver the
goods. have wondered why there was
danger Of contracting smallpox in the
churches and schools and no danger of
contracting it in these places. Con
sistency thou art jewel"
| would suggest to the good people
OF Montpelier, who seem to have so
much influence with the state board of
health, that they now petition that .ion-
orable body to use their influence with
the merchants of Barre to induce them
to raise their prices to level with the !
prices prevailing in Montpelier to pre-
vent Montpelier people coming over here
to trade. If this cannot be accom-
phshed, | would suggest that our neigh. I
bors petition the governor to place a /
sufficient number of the state militia De-
tween the two cities TO prevent further
intercourse in any direction. This ought
to do the business.
John B. Reardon.