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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-09
FIGURE SEVEN IS mystical
Day on Which Our Creator Finish.
His Work and Rested-Many
Other Interesting Facts,

On the seventh day God ended n,
work.
On the seventh day Noah,s Ar.
touched the ground.
In seven days a dove was sent
Abraham pleaded seven times ia,
Sodom.
Jacob mourned seven days for 10
seph.
Jacob pursued seven days Jour.
ney by Laban.
A plenty OF seven years and a fam.
inc Of seven years were foretold IN
PharaQh'ss dream by seven fat and
seven lean beasts, and seven ears Of
full and seven ears Of blasted corn.
On the seventh day of the seventh
month the children of Israel tasted
seven days, and remained seven DAYS
In their tents.
Every seventh day the law was read
to the people.
Solomon was seven years in build
ing the temple.
In the tabernacle there were seven
lamps.
Naaman washed seven times In the
River Jordan.
Our Saviour spoke seven times from
the cross, on which He hung seven
hours, and after His resurrection He
appeared seven times.
In the Apocalypse we read Of
seven churches, seven candlesticks,
seven stars, seven trumpets, seven
plaques, seven thunders, seven viz.
gins, seven angels and a seven-headed
monster. Newark News.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-09
kind. WIN he arrived at Lowell he
went to 4octor and had the strained
arm cared for. instead.
CHAPTER v.

Floyd was sitting on a railing In
front Of the repair pits, when Stanton
came out to the course next morning,
engaged In chatting airily with cou.
pie Of jovial drivers from rival cars.
He was laughing, and furthermore he
was clad In correct racing costume,
this time, instead Of the impromptu
blend Of the former occasion.
The group, already breaking up,
drew apart at Stanton's approach,
nodding greeting to him. But, beyond
returning the salutes, he disregarded
all except Floyd. opposite whom he
stopped.
"You seem to have nothing to do:
Is the machine ready?" he flung, with
his ugliest information.
Floyd slipped off the railing and
stood up, his expression Pickering in
momentary surprise.
"All ready" he answered, quietly
businesslike under the undeserved re-
buke.
"Get 1t out, then"
The other men glanced significantly
at one another.
Good luck. Floyd" wished slim
Italian driver, whose reputation
equaled Stanton's own. as he turned
away.
The Mercury car was out already.
One Of the factory men cranked it,
after Stanton took his seat. Floyd was
moving to take the place beside, when
his eyes fell on the drivers bandaged
wrist.
Whats up?" Stanton demanded. at
the exclamation.
"You have hurt your arm?"
Slightly. cranked an ATLANTA
Six yesterday with my spark ad-
vanced."
The mechanician stopped with one
foot on the car, looking at him.
II set my spark forward and went
around In front and cranked up and
wrenched my ARM" Stanton, explicitly
repeated.
Floyd regarded him blankly, then
slowly dissolved into a smile Of hui
morous comprehension and stepped
into the car.
IT had no right to ask. Of course"
he agreed. Il beg your pardon.
Curious people should expect to hear
nonsense"
Floyd believed himself put OF with
an obvious tale, as one reproves a
too-importunate child, SO impossible
he considered such carelessness. And
Stanton wholly conceded with his
judgment. Only, the fact remained.
The little episode had relieved the
atmosphere, however. and restored
naturalness Of speech. They shot down
the course, in the sweet country air,
and the days work had commenced.
Then Stanton had his first exhibition
Of what Floyd called tuning up his
motor.
Got her all the way up?" shouted
the mechanician, when they let out on
the first straight stretch.
Stanton nodded, fully occupied; the
.speedometer was indicating eighty
four miles an hour.
"Stop her-she needs fixing"
1t was Floyd's hour of empire. STAN
ton brought his car to halt in an ap-
propriate situation, and the mechani-
clan sprang out to investigate the un-
hooded power-plant.
NOW we'll try. She is good for
ninety an hour" he painted, returning.
Stanton accordingly restarted.
They spent the morning SO; speed
ing furiously, stopping for Floyd to
fuss with one thing or another, watch
ing the speedometer. Floyd listened
to the engine as to speaking voice,
translating its plant unerrihgly and
going to remedy the cause. AS the as
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-09
Copyright 1917 The Bobbs- Merrill Company
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning Of great automobile
race the mechanician Of the Mercury
Stanton's machine, drops dead. Strange
youth, Jesse Floyd, volunteers. and is &C
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets stranger.
Miss Carlisle, who introduces herself The
Mercury wins race. Stanton receives
flowers from Miss Carlisle, which he ig-
nores. Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on q
train. They alight to take walk. and
train leaves. Stanton and Miss Carlisle
follow In auto.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-09
TEACHES ART OF SWIMMING
Framework Arranged on Floats Sup
ports Novice by Means Of Elastic
Bands-cannct Sink.

TimiGity about striking ont is the
cause of the difficulty some people
experience in learning to swim. An
Alabama man has patented a de-
vice which should remove from the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-09

Hippety-hop to the candy shon
To buy some chocolate drons.
Hippety-hop to the fruiter,s shon
To buy some corn which will NJ,
Hippety-hop to our home again
With candy, popcorn and ponna..
Hippety-h 10 the kitchen fira
For each Of us Is a hopper.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
CAPT. CROOK, PIONEER CITIZEN
 OF CALHOUN, DIED YESTERDAY

Jacksonville, June 15-(Special)-In the death of Capt. James Crook. which oc- cured at his home here shortly past noon today, not only Jacksonville and Calhoun county but the state of Alabama has lost one of her most prominent and influential citizens. Captain Crook, though forced 10 live in retirement several month, owing to the feeble condition of his health, has only been confined to his room for the past few weeks
 He is survived by his widow, four sons, Flournoy Crook of Ohio. Reynolds Crook of Kentucky, Dr. Martin Crook and Elm melt Crook of Columbus Ga. and Miss Hannah Crook of Jacksonville. In addl- ton to these he is survived by two broth CTS, Judge Emmett Crook of Anniston and Dr. John Crook of Columbus, Ga, also two sisters, Mrs. Gordon of Columbus, Ga. and Mrs. Green of Chicago, the fu- neral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock by the Rev. J. w. Long at the Baptist church and interment will follow in the Jacksonville cemetery.
 Captain Crook was born in the. famous Alexandria valley of this county in 1S3i and was educated at the Universities of Alabama and Virginia. In June. 1861, he enlisted as q private in Company D of the Tenth Alabama regiment being made first lieutenant in 1862. After the war he be- gan the study of law in the office of the late Gen. W. H. Forney and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He has served the state in various capacities. For six years he was chairman of the Calhoun county democratic executive committee. mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
BAND CONCERT AT
 EAST LAKE TODAY
Coming Week at the Popular Pleasure Resort Will Be Full of Inter
 esting Events

Patrons of East Lake park today will hear Signor Nappi and his band render the following numbers this afternoon and tonight:
 March, "Oh, You Circus Day" Monaco; overture, "celtic.' Clair; waltz Land of Dreams" Brown selection, Algeria" Hurbert; baritone solo fantasia, I'll Tro- vatore," A. Nappolitano; intermission. Descriptive fantasia, "A Vision of Sa- lome." Lampe; intermezzo, "Egyptia," olman; selection, "The Merry Widow" Lehar; dance description. Ghost Dance. Salisbury; march Espagnole. "Alhambra," Chambers
 In addition to this musical offering they will be in touch with many interesting features designed by the management to while their time away most pleasantly. The north pole the rink, the lake with it's boats and swimming pool, the chutes and the various other concessions will con tribute their share to the days enjoyment.
 The past week has been busy one for the management, they have been kept on the jump from early morn till the closing hour taking care of and furnishing amusement and pastime for the visiting crowds. All affairs planned for the past week had a most thrillingly good time with the single exception Of the picnic and outing of Temple Emanu-El. This affair was completely rained out on Thursday and the ladies in charge have postponed the affair until next Thursday, June 20 when they promise all a most glorious time with barbecue and all that kind of thing that goes to make a picnic and outing a big success.
 Monday. Wednesday and Saturday will be dance nights and on these occasions the younger set will have full sway in the pavilion and will dance to the strains of Nappis orchestra
 The skating rink has become the one big spot in the park and every night one may see the floor crowded to it's utmost capacity.
 Thursday night a brilliant display of fireworks will be shot off to the delight of the small boys family who will take him along simply as an excuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
MORE THAN 300 PARTIES TOURED EUROPE
 IN PACKARD CARS

Last year more than 300 parties toured Europe in Packard cars. The Packard, according to reports of all cars. American and European. shipped through the port of Havre by tourists, is the favorite car of the man who wants and is able 10 have the best. One fourth of cars thus shipped were Packarda, although 3i makes were represented.
 The Packard holds commanding position in Birmingham and every Packard owner is a Packard booster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
MUST NOT HAMPER
 WITH JURY BOXES

Montgomery. June 15.-tspecialD D-Jury boxes must not be tempered with and jury rolls must not be changed after the boxes have been filled and the rolls made out, until the names of all jurors have been drawn from the boxes, or until the boxes have been so depleted that there are not enough names remaining to draw full juries.
 Decision to this effect with reference to the Johns jury law has been handed own by the supreme court in connection with a case filed from Morgan county, the style Of which was the Attorney General ex. rel. the State of Alabama against the Morgan County Jury Commissioners. The decision sustained the position taken by Judge Thomas W. Vert of the Morgan county law and equity court, who ruled in favor of the attorney general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
ARMY AWATORS
 WILL NOW BE USED

Washington. June 15.-The army of off, cers who have been training in a vacation for several months at Augusta, Ga. and College Park. Md, soon are to be called upon to put their knowledge of the art of flying to practical use. The field artillery branch of the army has decided to follow up the experiments so successfully con duoted last year in the French army with the purpose of increasing the accuracy of artillery fire by the employment of avia- tors as observers of the firing. To this end two aeroplanes will be sent either to Fort Leavenworth, Kas.. or Fort Sill. Okla, where, in conjunction with bat teries of field artillery, they will be em- poyed in directing from aloft upon an assumed enemy fire from masked batteries completely out of sight of the targets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Al inc Majestic

What is said to be the greatest vaud- evi1le bill that has ever been presented in Birmingham will be at the Majestic this week MT. Rettick, the local man ager. has recently been In direct com munication with Mir. Carl Hohlitzelle. president of the famous Interstate Amusement company, Mir. Hoblitzelle was informed that the Birmingham public was dissatisfied with the ordi- nary so- called vaudeville bills and were demanding bigger and better acts. As a result of the conference MT. Hob Iitzelle decided commencing this week and for all time to come he would no longer send the acts in here accustomed 10 playing the surrounding cities the size of Birmingham. but instead would put in the regular Interstate road shows which heretofore have only been presented in the largest cities of the east and west. He had double object in view.
 One was to sec how the Birmingham public took to the very best acts in existence and the other object will be made known later In addition to the wonderful show opening Monday there is to be as fifr f6rehestra-not one or two musicians But an orchestra as good as any in Birmingham, which will add life to the shows Mir. Sigmond htnDtT. WHO IS MI iiODlllZflie g per- sonal representative, has been in Bir- mingham for the past few days in con- ference with MT. Rettick. There are many surprises in store for Majestic pa trons-all new and novel and are to be presented In rapid succession Not only the shows will be great but other novelties will be introduced including the Transformation of the Majestic into q beautiful Italian summer garden closely resembling Hammergtein's roof garden, with 40 new electric fans, mak- ing it not only the coolest and most beautiful theatre in the city, but the ideal spot for amusement.
 The bill is headed by Lulu Mcconnell and Grant Simpson in America's great est comedy, The Right Girl" direct from a two years run in Keith's the atres and Hammersteins in New York. Others include Ergott and Liliputians, Grim and Elliott, Dun and Hughes, Delray Brothers.
 Matinees wifi take place daily at 2:30 D. m and in the evening the shows will commence at 7:30 and 9 ?. m. A cor dial invitations is extended to all to witness at least one of these perform ances. which will be given during the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

was one of the members of the Ala bama secession convention
 The following were the appointments of Commander Wade:
 Historian, pr. E. H. Sholl
 Corresponding secretary, D. R. Bize.
 Chaplain, Rev. E. A. Wright.
 Color bearer, c. NJ Sturgis.
 Librarian, A. c. Oxford
 Surgeon. Dr. O. T. Dozier
 Finance committee; T. B. Afford chairman; P. NJ Vance. T. Y. Peteet
 Relief committed: D. R Dunlap chairman; George H. fleming, Joe Lewis, J. J. Embry, John H. Riggs.
 Membership committed: J. F. Me Laughlin, chairman, W. E. Yancey, T H. Milsap, & A. Flippen. pr. M NJ Williams.
 Entertainment committee: w. B I.eedy, chairman, John W. Dixon. K. H Hagood. John c. Smith. J F. Foster IT, F. Wilson. w. j. Milner. D. R. Bize r. M Tutwiler Dr. J. B. Dabney w D. Stratton, S. H. Nowlin, Robert H Hewitt. E. W. Fucker, j. H. Fowlke es Y. F. Norton. I. w. McAdory. William H. Sims, C. F. Enslen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
CAMP HARDEE HOLDS
 IMPORTANT MEETING
New Commander, Captain Wade, Presides and Makes Appoint
 ments for Year

An interesting and important meet ing of Camp Hardee. Confederate Vet erans, was held Saturday afternoon at which the newly elected commander, Capt. J. T. S. Wade. presided for the first time and appointed the non com missioned officers for the camp for the ensuing year. Captain Wade acquitted himself admirably and presided with much grace and dignity. He made an earnest and eloquent address in which he urged the members of the camp to a greater unity of purpose for the good of the camp and the promotion of good comradeship.
 number of short talks were made by members of the camp and the adju- tant. Captain Darby. read resolutions on the death of Capt N. D. Anderson, who recently passed away and who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
PROHIBITION FIGHT
 ON IN TUSCALOOSA
Both Hobson and Conner Address Voters on the
 Liquor Question

Tuscaloosa. June 15.-(special.) )-The paelty and every available bit of stand ing room was at a premium last night when Richmond Pearson Hobson deliv- cred a masterly address against the re- turn of saloons in Tuscaloosa county. Hobson was in fine form and in his elo- quent style he discussed the liquor ques- ton from scientific point of view and from a moral standpoint. For nearly two hours the vast audience sat enthra1led and frequent outbursts of applause showed that the crowd was in sympathy with the speaker.
 Hobson has wonderful memory and his figures covering four states in which prohibition exists were very convincing for the cause of prohibition.
 Ex-Gov B. B. Conner addressed a most enthusiastic prohibition crowd at the courthouse this morning at Il o'clock. Conner is very popular in this section and is regarded as the prohibition leader in the state. He is well versed on the sub jeet and is a speaker of force.
 The prohibition campaign committee feels particularly fortunate in securing such men as Conner to assist in the cam paign, which is one of the most vigorous that has ever been carried on in this county. The whole county is aroused and today strong speeches are being made at every beat in the county and such men as Conner. Hobson, Seed Abercrom- bic and score of local notable speakers are exerting themselves for the cause of prohibition
 The eyes of the whole state are on Tus- caloosa during this fight on account of the university and other schools which are located here and the general belief is that on election day, June %, the county will vote by an overwhelming ma jority for continued prohibition. The liquor forces are equally confident and are working overtime but in a quiet way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
WHEELER COLLEGE
 PICNIC A SUCCESS

The annual outing and picnic of the Wheeler Business college at Blount Springs yesterday was a great success
 Two hundred students and graduates of the institution left Birmingham early yesterday morning and returned last night. Everyone had a great time.
 The morning was spent quietly and dinner was served at noon. In the after noon there was celebration In which the party joined in shouting the college we'll and in singing the college songs Later. there was dancing in the pavilion. an excellent band having been employed to render the music.
 President Willard J. Wheeler stated on returning from Blonnt last night that the outing yesterday was the most sue cessful and the most enjoyable of all that have been held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Bargains Offered by the Dupuy.
 Burke Realty Co.,, 0nc.)

$290O00-Most modern cottage South Ensey lne
 Lancaster $25000Nice four cottage Lancaster South
 Ensley car line (New.) $6000o--Beautifu lot fronting Fairview school. $2sO0O0-Modern cottage Hilltop. $90000-Two of the prettie lots Ensey Highlands
 looking the city $320000 Beautiful bungalow Jefferson avenue Ensey
 We do general real estate and insurance business both city and farm properties You reach by either phone 351 call at office at 1910 Avenue F. Ensey $60OO0o to loan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
CONFERENCE OVER
 AT FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne. June 15.-tspecialO--Tho Gadsden district conference. which has been in session at this place for several days this week. has adjourned.
 Rev. R T. yler, presiding elder of the Gadsden district. presided over the meet Ing and much important business was transacted. Rev. l. K. Waller. host of the conference, was not able to he pres ent at any but the opening services, as he has not yet fully recovered from an oper- alton which he recently underwent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Der of the state committee and was elected to the lower house of the legisla- ture in 1869, In 1881 he was elected pres ident of the commission of the Alabama railroad.
 In 1890 Captain Crook was Il candidate for governor but withdrew from the race in order to throw his strength with others 10 Thomas c. Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Tang Leaves Picking

Pelxin. June 15.-Premier Tang shao Vi. without notification, suddenly departed to- ward ren Tsin today This created sem sation among cabinet members. Ministers protest entire ignorance of reason for the unexpected trip. There was some riot Ing and firing among the soldery outside the city last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Six Cars of Corn Condemned

Columbus, Ga, June -(Spec1al.) " es- terday City Health Officer J. T. Moncrief examined and condemned six carloads ot corn shipped to this city from the west Before shipment or during transit ii spoiled The dealer to whom 1t was con signed did not offer it for sale and will send it back to the shipper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Southern Shops Win

In fast and exciting game, south crn defeated the Ben Hur team to B. The feature of the game was the pitch ing of Roberts and Cox for the South ern. only three hits being secured. and II strikeouts. Score: R.H E. Southern .....4 100 900 23@--s 2 Ben Hur ...,.. 900 POI 000-3 3 2
 Batteries: Roberts. Cox and Bragan Copeland and Coleman. Umpire, Thomp- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Middies af K ey West

Key West, June 15-The training ship san Francisco, with midshipmen from the Annapolis Naval academy aboard arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

The annual memorial services of the Ensley lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be held this morning at the First Methodist church at the Il o'clock service. The Rev. George E. Boyd. pastor. will preach the sermon. The members of the lodge are requested to meet at the hall and attend the church in body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Princess Theatre

The management of the Princess wishes to announce that they have secured Fred eric Irving for a second week, following his very great sue cess of last week. Mr. Irving $ singing has pleased the most critical of Birmingham's s music loving public, and the fact that he is to. remain another week, will be received with great pleasure.
 MT. Irving's program for his second week will be: Mon day, Mime. Schumann-Heink' s great solo, ''Sweet Thoughts of Home, . from the opera, Loves Lottery;;" Tuesday, the "Torreador Song" from the grand opera of s'Carmen;" edneSday. Visions ,' hv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Mrs R. K Borden of Belmont college, Nashville, and her daughter, Mrs. c. E. Borden, and children, of Carson, N. D." have returned home from q visit 10 Mrs Alice Borden of Terrace Park.
 Mrs. H. M Clark and Mrs. NJ. E. Camp bell have returned to Eutaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Coroner Brasher yesterday investigated the death of the negro, David Hanes, who was burned to death here several days ago when a hot pot full of molten metal was overturned. The eoroners s findings were to the effect that the nc gro's death was due to the negligence of those whose duty it was 10 see that the pots were properly locked before leav- ing the furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Ar Irving teacher Ar w. L. Sheetz; Thursday by spe cal request the old favore Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep by Knght Friday "A Perfect Day., by Carrie Jacobs Bond Saturday of the frequent requests popular number Mr. Irving will sing With the Last Rose of Summer I'll Come Back to You''
 Don't fail to tomorrow Pathe's great feature
 THE ORLEANS COACH"
 (In three parts) The story the great Mail Coach Theft in 795 for which the wrong is found guilty. great story well acted and well produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Joint memorial services will be held this afternoon by the Modern Maceabees, Woodmen of the World. the Blue and the Gray, Victor Emanuel and other organl- zations al Oakland cemetery. The Wood men of the World and Italian bands will participate in the exercises.