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Las Vegas optic., 1912-09-07
PASTOR FATALLY BURNED.

Paulina, Iowa Sept. 7--Rev H.
Crete, pastor Of the Lutheran church
in Germantown, Iowa, at 12 o'clock
last night was burned to death be-
fore the eyes of his children and
several other persons while pinned
beneath a wrecked motor car. The
blaze was started from lantern
with which his rescuers were work
ing.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-09-07
RooseveIt Not So peIIahted.


Syracuse, N Y, Sept. 1.-THE Sc
lection of the candidates by the pro-
gressive convention yesterday was
not exactly in accordance with Colo
mel Roosevelt's choice. The colonel
Instructed that Mr. Prendergast OF
New York be named for governor
and Dean H. 7. Cook Of st. Lawrence
university as n:s r. nnirg mate, put
Chairman HotshlSiss SAC today he
knew the colonel would be i'm
mensely pleased" with the ticket
Oscar S. Straus. candidate for gov
ernor. left for New York City to-
day. Mr.. straus probably will do
his share of speechmaking.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-09-07

Mexico City, Mex; Sept. For a
second time the United States govern
ment will be asked for authorization
of the transportation of Mexican
troops across American territory. The
plan of the war department to conduct
a campaign against large body Of
rebels necessitates moving soldiers
through Ell Paso.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-09-07
GENERAL WELLS DEAD

Geneva, N. u, Sept. 4. Brigadier
General Almond B. Wells, U. S. A..
retired, died at his home today. He
has been IN bad health for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Montgomery, January 20-(Speeial.)- !. Kirk Jackson, long an attache of the ;tate house contingent at Montgomery IS n strilxinr illustration of the value Of the nrblic service as training for com mercial pursuits. Having served as sec retarv of state two terms and private secretary to three governors, MT. Jack son accepted position as cashier of a national bank four years ago, and has just retired from that to assume con trol of one of the largest public service corporations in the south, his compen- sation, in the meantime, rising upward in proportion.
 There are few men anything like so well known in Alabama as Kirk Jackson. All the years he was in the executive of fee he met and accommodated people from every corner and precinct and signed papers that are of record wher- ever official life prevails. Men from the rural sections timid and embarrassed, found him ready to put them at ease. and scores of weeping mothers and wives reached the ear of pardoning official with his aid and were comforted by his
 
 or to be one of easiest access to even the humblest citizen. he stood not as a bulwarS, but an open door to all who had business there. no matter how hum- ble. This house belongs to the people it is your house." he frequently asserted, when an insistent visitor seemed to fear that he was a bother, and. no man has any greater right to it's benefits than you." The policy prevailed for good fellowship and a mighty wholesome sort of democracy.
 Mr Jackson became a real estate man in 1906, long before the end of his term with Governor Jelks and early in 1907 was elected cashier of the Exchange National bank of this city. While in this capacity he saw the deposits almost double and the undivided profits grow to twice their former proportions This record attract ed the attention of the Montgomery Light and Water Power company, of which he has just been elected vice president and a director, and in which position he iS given the widest latitude for executive activity. He has served four terms as president of the Beauvoir club of Mont romery two as president of the South ern Field Trials club, and prior to ant coincident with several terms on norma school boards. The club has growr from nominal membership to the limit and long waiting list since he tool charge and the governors laugh wher he talks of relingushing the manage ment.
 His association with the Beauvoir clut Indicates the social standing of the new electric power magnate. His wife, neC Miss Gunter comes from an Alabama family with a prideful history and his home has ever been center of cheer fuI intermingliRg. One brother-in-law is judge of the city court and ex-mayor oi the city, and another is at present the mayor MT Jackson is himself schooled In city affairs, having been alderman al large before the new form of govern ment came into power. He looks baci nleasantlv to a aumber of local better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
TWO HUNTERS
 WITH ONE GUN

party of hunters carrying a bag of birds that must have numbered at least 15O, attracted much attention Friday as they walked down Third avenue There were six or more in the party, and as under the game law each hunter is en- titled to shoot 25 birds, they were pos sibly well within the limits of the law. As they passed the courthouse much comment was made at the size of the bag. and of the fact that the six disciples of Nmrod must have been excellent shots and the game plentiful.
 A well known county official. who heard about the bag and the limitation of the game law, told of an incident that happened to one of the prominent attor- neys of Birmingham, who has represent ed the county in the state senate. while the said attorney was on a hunt.
 The gentleman in question went to a neighborng county to hunt and being an excellent shot. carried negro along to carry the game. He was very success ful and was returning to town with a bag of game in excess of the limit al- lowed by law, when he was met by q game warden who placed him under ar- rest for having violated the game law. l' "A person is allowed to kill 25 birds, is he not" asked the statesman. He is.' replied the warden, but you have more than 25."
 Well you seo. I shot 25 and my negro sliot the others
 But he has no gun The hunter was stumped for a minute but soon replied.
 'Of course he has no gun, but when got through shooting I loaned him mine. V He got away with 1t, and brought home the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

50 radianty beautiful are pheasants tha; long before the Christian era they were recognized over the then known world as 'facile preceps' among the very handsome birds brought from the Orient They were introduced into the country of the tropical Cleopatra, and the colder one of the Drulds of Angle-land. by the Roman legions,, and during all the POGO years that have since elapsed these dainty, charmingly beautiful and vastly useful birds held, with increasing inn portance, a proud -eminence over all others that take wing. "-kendricks.
 That the interest in all branches of poultry raising is rapidly growing in the state of Alabama was evidenced by the large and enthusiastic meeting of the Alabama Poultry association held Fri day night in the rooms of the Birming- ham Chamber of Commerce, at which Prof c. C. Cory of Auburn delivered a splendid address on Poultry Farming.
 It can readily be recalled that at the Alabama State Fair. held last fall, the poultry exhibit was one of the features of the fair, the birds on exhibit repre- senting every breed and variety or do-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

of consequence required of the pheasa
 breeder until the month of April, q
 month when the crocuses begin to put
 their welcoming fronts through the mol when the first black crow is calling
 the dawning down the dell. and an e peetant watching for every unfoldii l sign of spring is constant, then the gat erings of the little gray eggs and q
 work of matching them begins, whil
 lasts usually until the middle of Augui 1 Twenty-Five laying pheasant hens inl
 be easily cared for by one woman, ail
 with the eggs placed under common ban yard hens. she should be able to succesl
 fully rear at least 60 per cent of Il young birds matched out.
 Bit apart from the matter of fact, al lars and cents condition, there pertai'
 to the rearing of pheasants a charm al : delight wholly unknown in the hatchiI ants by reason of the glory and love' I ness of their multi-colored feathered gsi nishment.
 The value of the pheasant is not orl its beauty, it's quality as the greatest | all game birds. it's edible or table qu4 l ities. as il is the most valuable to tl farmer of all the insectivorous gal birds. Most insectivorous birds are Il
 gratory, while the pheasant remains | home. I The variety of the insect food of q 1 pheasant is larger than any other bi | so far as known. Investigations shi that over 1So species of insects. ineludiF earthworms, are eaten by the pheasaE | and doubtless many more will be foul | to share in it's menu. | In addition to this 1t is especially fos l of small rodents, such as field mil l young gophers and small snakes. The chinch bug, which destroys Sl,0q | coo 900 worth of wheat annually, is hui | ed and eaten by these birds, as is ~ i boil weevil and it's larvae, which does
 much destruction to the cotton crop. \ The pheasant destroys the insect pI i largely in the state of their eggs or II vac, before it has matured to inJure | farmers crop. K | It's most favored of vegetable food { 1 the common dandelion and the bulb { | the buttercup, white clover, alfalfa, sorE
 and ordinary plain food. Their favort diet being insectivorous they seldom nl
 lest any grain in the field until after
 sect life is scarce and the grain II 1 been threshed, when the pheasant efl
 the scattered grain and weed seed N
 on the ground.
 SEED OATS. SEED IRISH POTH
 TOES. ". <. BROWN X SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
VOTES FOR WOMEN
 IS ENGLISH ISSUE.
Prime Minister and Lloyd George Are Sectional
 Leaders

London, January 2o-tSpecial 1.-The troubles of the divided cabinet about votes l for women are to grow worse instead of better. The National Anti-Suffrage league on the one hand and the National Union of Women Suffrage societies on the other are already sharpening their weapons for the fight of 1912 and are formulating campaigns which will be both fierce and | strenuous
 Everyone realizes that a crisis Is ap- preaching. The prime minister has an | noticed that he is absolutely and whole heartedy opposed to women's suffrage MT. Lloyd-George is to take the field on behalf of votes for women.
 Tn order that there may be no mistake about the matter, Mir. Lloyd d-George will address meeting at the Albert hall In support of women's suffrage on February 23, eight days after the opening of par liament. The issue between him and his leader will be clearly defined. There Is now no doubt that before the session is far advanced the prime minister and the chancellor of the exchequer win be fight ing each other on the treasury bench, and that each will have followers in the min istry. In these circumstances it Is difr- cult to see how disaster to the government is to be averted.
 The more thoughtful liberals are al- ready disturbed at the serious danger which is looming ahead. If we look at the liberal party we find the cabinet, min tstry, minsterialists in the house of com mons to accept women's suffrage, and MT. Asquith the leader of the government. IS going to oppose it. The effort to obtain votes for women is to be made by means of }an amendment to the reform bill.
 We are planning a campaign which shall sweep over all the country said an official of the Anti-Suffrage league yes terday. In a hundred directions our branches are being formed. We are, of course, very glad to have the prime min ister on our side
 The Union Suffrage societies gave the ether aspect of the story. We realize it Is to be a tremendous year, and are making our plans for the greatest fight we have ever attempted. Seventeen or ganizers are at work throughout the country. We are not only arranging meet ings and securing converts, but are seeing that pressure is brought to bear on mem- bers by their constituents
 The ingenious device by which, under cover of the plea that the matter is T non party one. an endeavor is to be made to get the house of commons to accept the proposal without government responsibil- ty, will probably only add to the acri- mony which will be displayed on the floor of the house The duels which will take place between MT. Asquth and Mir. Lloyd George are certain to be among the inter- esting political features of the year. They will not, however be nearly so interesting as the duels conducted in the privacy of cabinet councils. The latter cannot be known to the public but their effects will | soon be made apparent in parliament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
BUSINESS MEMS
 LEAGUE TO MEET
Board of Directors and New Officers Are to Be Elected MOn-
 day Night


 The annual meeting of the Business Mems league of Birmingham will be held Monday January 22, at the league head quarters in the Chamber of Commerce building At this meeting a board oi directors will be nominated and elected Also the officers for the ensuing year Following the election of officers the an nual complimentary dinner of the league will be given, at which a number ol prominent citizens will make addresses The following notice has been sent out to the members of the organization; ITO the Members of the Busijness Mems League. Birmingham, Alabama
 ''Gentlemen: You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of the Busi- ness Mems league to be held at the of fees of the league, 21S-19-2O Chamber of Commerce. building, at pm, Monday, January %, 1912 At this meeting re ports will be made on the work done bN the league during the past year. A board nominated and elected, and the future work of the league discussed.
 "It is hoped that each and every mem Der will evince their interest in the work the Business Mems league is doing for them by being present at the annual meeting Live suggestions as to what the league may still further do will be ac- ceptable from any mmeber who attends 'The annual complimentary dinner Jf the Business Mems league will be given on the evening of February 1. of which each mernber will receive formal notice at a later date. Please make a note oi the date and hold it open, as prominent speakers will be with us on that occas- ion.
 Very truly yours, THE BUSINESS MENS LEAGUE, F. P. cHAFFEE sec retary,' Ia IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
YOUNG SOLDIER IS
 SENTENCED ONE YEAR

Paris, January 20.-(Special)-A court martial held at Nantes has sentenced a soldier name Lebris to one years impris- onment as an anti-mllitarist Lebris is a young man, who had become fmbued with anti-miltarist ideas, and decided to put them into practice In a passive way.
 When the time came for him to enter the army as a recruit he simply ignored the order to join his regiment, and after the legal delays he was taken by force and brought before courtmartial. When asked by the officer at the trial whether he was a soldier, he replied: 'I am a soldier by the law but not in my heart " He then entered into an explanation of his anti-military ideas.
 When the officer observed that the gen. eral good was above personal interest, Lebrs replied that he took all the re- sponsibility for his art. Do you regret it now?" asked the officer 'I regret it because it is useless, but not otherwise |" was the answer The court sentenced him to the maximum penalty, which was one years imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

nestle fowls. valued at many thousands oe dollars.
 It remained for two members of the official family of the city of Birming- ham and Jefferson county to add another most interesting feature to the situation bS the importation to Birmingham of a number of five specimens of that most gorgeously plumed of all game birds, the pheasant. Sheriff Walter K. McAdory, whose love for all kinds of live stock is proverbial. has added to his already splendid poultry flock several pairs Of Golden pheasants of early English stock, dating back to the Roman conquest. Chief George H. Bodeker has imported from Denver. Col, a number Of maghln- cent specimens of the Chinese ring neck pheasants, whose lineage can be traced back beyond the days of Confucius. These gentlemen received their stock from the American Game association oi Denver. Col, of which w. F. kendrick is president. IL might be proper to say that MT. Kendrick has been largely in- strumental in bringing the pheasant. so long neglected by American poultry fan | ciers. into proper view.
 | The two local gentlemen are enthusi- astic over the latest addition to their ' poultry stock, and it is well worth visit
 to either of their poultry yards to see the beautiful birds in all their pride and glory.
 "The pheasant" says Mir. Kendricl5 'the most gorgeously plumed of all of the game and insectivorous birds with a wealth of feather adornment. is rapidly coming into public favor and is being
 taken up by many professional poultry fanciers as well as amateurs.
 Tn the propagation and rearing of tho | exceedingly handsome Phasian birds, the interest never lags, as the wonderful
 beauty of feathered garnishment and the
 variety of these dainty immigrants from kthe stately homes of rural England and the far away Memaayas is an ever pres
 ent incentive to a nature study of the
 most highly interesting character"
 In an interesting article in the Texas Farm and Preside Mir. Kendrick points out the advantages of pheasant farming
 both for pleasure and profit, over the ordinary breeds of poultry. He states that pheasant breeding for women is
 much more entertaining than the rearinr I of ordinary fowl or the culture of flow
 CTS; is vastly more profitable than both combined and is highly appreciated by women already engaged in the interest
 ing and lucrative occupation. In tine
 breeding and rearing of pheasants an op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF
 GOOD PUBLIC TRAINING
By HERVEY W. LAIRD

ments which he had part in promoting
 Thoroughly posted on local conditions,
 MT Jackson has become active already
 in his new duties. T remember that one
 of the earliest orders of creation was
 let there be light " he says, and that
 we are also told that those who do evil love the darkness, another vital argu- ment for illumination Culture forces of f all kind strive for educational enlight-
 ment, and gloom is nowhere a synonym ] for happiness and contentment. Conse- quently I am serving the best in society when l aid in placing even a single globe, and doing much for my day when I have part In setting up a great arc. For my friends l am more grateful than any of you know, and my greatest desire is that they will find me more and more useful 1 as the days and years go bY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
"Our Personal Guarantee
 to all Skin Sufferers
 Collier Drug Co
Collier Drug Go,

Again and again we have seen how a few drops of this simple wash applied to the skin, takes away the itch in stantly And the cures all seem to be permanent.
 D. n. D. Prescription made by the F. D. D. Laboratories of Chicago. is composed of thymol, glycerine, oil of wintergreen and other healing, sooth = ing. cooling ingredients. And if you are just crazy with itch. you will feel soothed and cooled, the itch absolutely washed away the moment you applied this D. D. D.
 We have made fast friends of more than one family by recommending this remedy to a skin sufferer here and there and we want you to try it now on our positive no-pay guarantee. Col Her Drug CO, Birmingham w. D. Tay- Tor Druggist, Bessemer; Lewis Drug Co. Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
PORTER CHARLTON
 ENTIRELY SANE

New York. January 2O.-Porter Charlton, who murdered his wife. Mrs Mary Scott Castle Charlton at Lake Como. in Italy, in 1910, is entirely sane. according to the prosecutor or Hudson county. New Jersey, and the Jail officers He is in splendid health.
 At the office of the prosecutor it was said there was absolutely no chance of the young man being released on bail. He will remain in jail pending the outcome of proceedings which are to determine wheth. CT he is to be returned to Italy fo, trial The case is now before the supreme court of the United States and decision is not expected before early in 1913
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
A Skin Tightener
 to Reduce Wrinkles
(From Popular Medicine)

In beauty culture. as in the treatment of disease, the tendency nowadays IS 10 seek the removal of causes. rather 'na n to treat symptoms or effects. In the matter of wrinkles, for instance, we know that the lines or furrows are caused by the skin becoming loose In places, SO it does not perfectly Tit the flesh beneath. The skin then 'wrinkles or sags. Naturally the proper thing to do is to tighten the skin--make 1t Tt then there's no room for lines, wrinkles and folds. and no surplus skin to sag or bag.
 The best known formula for the pur- pose is: Saxolite, oz., in ia pint witch hazel. Use as wash lotion. The effect is truly remarkable, especially as re- suits are immediate. Ask the druggist for the powdered saxolite. which dis solves more quickly than any other form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

We have been in business in this town for some time, and we are looking 10 build up trade by always advising our patrons right.
 So when we tell you that we have found the eczema remedy and that we stand back of it with the manufactur- CTS iron clad guarantee, backed by our oi1r advice not in order to sell a few bottles of medicine to skin sufferers, hut because we know how it will help our business if we help our patrons.
 We keep in stock and sell, all the well known skin remedies But we will say this: If you are suffering from any kind of skin trouble eczema, psoriasis, rash or letter. we want you to try full size bottle of D. D. Prescription. And. if it does not do the work, this bottle will cost you nothing. You alone to judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Fire at Jackson, Tenn.

Jackson. Tenn, January 2a.-Fire this morning consumed the main building and Dowell chapter of University of Union, a Baptist institution here Both build ings were considered fireproof The loss is estimated at $9O0oo. with si6OOo insul. anee School work will continue unin- terrupted. three halls remaining of the university plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

portunity is given women to realize an excellent and increasing income on an outlay of the fewest number of dollars on which any one can engage in any oc- equation, the resulting profits being not only eminently satisfactory, but most generous and constant The foundation for a good paying pheasant business is easily laid, and the work demanded is much less than is required of the raiser of ordinary poultry There is no work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Fire in Cleveland

Cleveland, O., January 2o.-The Rouse and Jennings buildings were destroyed by fire early today The Morrison building adjoining was damaged. The loss is $50. : 0Oo The cause is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

LyOut e Coz efeadas poson-s snowh Table (otons d-onced despi il | yields the fnestCo
 And the O the delicious the emostv valuab of thema al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

SEED OATS. SEED IRISH POT TOES. ". $. BROWN X SON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
GANDED, BR AND OoNi126 and Salad Ot

But Gander Brand Cooking and Salad Oil is cottonseed product sold as such, sold on its own merits and will satisfy the impartial critic, no matter how fastidious he may be.
 Modern cooks know that lard is indigestible, because it penetrates the frying foods. Gander Brand Cooking and Salad Oil IS superior to lard or butter, because 1t can be heated 100 degrees higher in temperature without burning because if does not take up either odors or flavors from the food itself, and because 1t does not become rancid but, on the other hand, Is pure, odorless and easilnr di irestihla