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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23

F. E. Channon.
"The Story of Cotton"-A. T. Curtis
THE Last Lap'-A. A. Knipe.
"Old World Hero Stories'-E. NJ.
Tappan.
Just Patty''-Jean Webster
"Marjorie's Maytime" - Carolyn
Wells.
"Patty's Motor Car" - Carolyn
Wells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23
BRYAN FOR COMMENCEMENT.
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that baffled doctors and resisted all
remedies he tried, John w. Modders
OF Moddersville, Mich. seemed
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he can't live much longer" What
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till / tried Electric Bitters, which
worked such wonders for me that !
can now eat things could not taxi
for years. It's surely a grand rem
edy for stomach trouble" Just as
good for the liver and kidneys. Ey-
cry bottle guaranteed. Only so cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23
For CONSUMPTION

Father
Johns Med
icine con-
tainS the
exact kind
of nouriSh-
ment need
ed by those
who h aV e
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23

All the news ali the tme-The Argus.
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23
TWO PRETTY KNOX
AUTOS ARE RECEIVED

The YeggyTDon Sales company of
this city today received two new
Knox cars, which are to be placed on
exhibit at the auto show in Daven-
port next week. Both are beauties
and evidence the perfection which is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23

Shoes in white Buck, black
Suede and Velvet, patent
and dull feathers, tan.
Calf. etc. Oxfords. Pumps,
Party Slippers, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23
For Men

Shoes and Oxfords in all
feathers, lace or button.
also work and shop shoes.
Take your choice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-23

was arriving In port, and fell over
board. He was drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Ne7vs ot Ensley

Commenting on the stir caused locally among subscribers of the Peoples Tele- phone company, by the action of the com pany in removing telephones, F. G. Me- Cornell. general manager of the com pany said; "The removal of the phones in Ensley was done for the non-payment of the rates. All contracts in force will be carried out by agreement with the Bell company. Such phones as were de- lnquent were ordered out X list of those contracts and the delinquent subscribers whose phones were taken out will be furnished the city officials"
 District Lecturer Frank A. Hewitt vls- ted the city last evening and made talk at the local lodge of Masons. Several candidates received the second and third degrees. The lodge discussed their temple, which will be erected at an early date, the contract for which will be let on the first of May. The architects are working on the plans at this time.
 Joe Finch, better known as Poor Boy and who escaped the chaingang some time ago, has been recaptured and yesterday morning given an extra fine of si5 to work out Poor Boy will board with Warden Puryear for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
ADMINISTRATION
 WINS IN THE D.A.R.

Washington. April 1s.-A straight ad- mstratlon victory was the result of the elections this year of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, nov in annual session.
 The following were elected vice pres ldents general receiving the vote in- dicated out of a total cast of S60: Mrs. Charles H. Bond Massachusetts, 57S; Mrs. Laverne Moves, Illinois, SIT; Mrs. George Shack elford Virginia, 556; Mrs. William Libbey, New Jersey, 53S; Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, Maine. 531 Mrs. Andrew K Gault, Nebraska. 513; Mrs William L. Peel. Georgia, 505; Mrs. It. M. Bratton, South Carolina, 496; Mrs Charles M. Williamson, Mississippi, 464; and Mrs William H. Crosby. Wisconsin, f52 Two honorary vice presidents gen. eral were chosen, Mrs. Charles H. Deere. Illinois, 504, and Mrs. John R. Walker. Missouri, 47S For editor of the maga zine, Miss E. O. Denniston, Pennsyl- vania, the only candidate nominated, received 646 votes.
 Final disposition was made of the Chalkley manuscripts, which have been ubject of debate among the Daugh- ters for years, when it was decided to- day to give them to Mrs. Mary S Lock- wood, state regent for the District of Columbia, who, it was said, would pub fish them under her own name. After having spent S160O on the manuscripts, the daughters decided to give them away. fLs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 1s.-G P. M.)-The weather has been clear throughout the country between the Mississippi and the Rockies during the past 24 hours, but in the remainder of the country generally rain has fallen. One rain area includes all east of the Mississippi except the cen tral gulf states. and another extends from Texas and Oklahoma northwestward to Washington. embracing the central Rock es. the inter-mountain plateau and the northern Pacific slope.
 Temperatures have fallen generally east of the Mississippi and have risen over the western half of the valley. It was about 12 degrees colder at p. m. than for the corresponding time Wednesday over the Ohio valley and frosts will be general from northern Alabama north ward. A rise of about 1i degrees during the past 24 hours was general over the Missouri valley.
 In the cotton states temperatures were from to 10 degrees lower in Alabama and Georgia. but have risen slightly in other sections generally. Rain occurred ir Texas and Oklahoma and from Georgis eastward.
 Summary of observations made a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
PACKARD ID SPEAK
 AT HIGH SCHOOL
Types of Uncle Sam's Folks Will Be Subject
 Tonight

The eighth number of the lyceum course will be held at the high school building tonight at o'clock. MT. Alton Packard being She attraction.
 MT Packard will preesnt his most popular lecture tonight. Types of Uncle sam's Folks" It Is humorous pre- sentation in sketch, caricature, im- personation and description of the vari- ous types of the American character of today and yesterday. It is alive with ridicuie and caustlc comment on the vanities, fol1ies and vices of Uncle sam's folks and is accompanied with char acteristic songs of MT. PaclSard's own composition.
 MT. Packard, in his own words, was "born, bred and buttered Yankee In the vicinity of Cape Cod, where l early acquired taste for art literature, mu- sic, cod fish balls, Boston beans and culture l began my career of crime as cartoonist on the Minneapolis Jour- nal in 1882"
 MT. Packard has been cartoonist for some of the greatest papers in the land. among them being the New York World, Life, Judge and most of the large Chicago papers. He is gay, grave, witty, fanciful. serious and humorous by turns. He is also a fluent speaker and a great artist. His message in the lecture he will deliver tonight is Have Worthy Aim in Life"
 The press notices of his exhibition are very flattering and his appearance Tn Birmingham is of great interest. No doubt the auditorium of the high school building will be filled to overflowing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
TURNER ANNOUNCES
 . PLANS FOR b|G CLUB
Expects 2000 Members of Alabama Marching Club
 to Go to Baltimore

oscar c. Turner, president of the Un- derwood Marching club of Alabama, re- turned last night from Montgomery, where he attended the sessions of the state convention, and worked in the interest of the marching club.
 While in Montgomery he made ar engagements as result of which the Montgomery delegation to Baltimore will not go as a separate body, bus on the special train which will be op- erated under the auspices of the cluo.
 This means" stated he, that our crowd will be increased in numbers, and that the movement will prove more effective It is now practically certain that about 90 per cent of the visitors to Baltimore from Alabama will go as members of the marching club.
 "We have decided to adopt a uni- form hat and leggings and badge. We will have nearly 2000 men in the party, and will be able to 'whoop lem up for Underwood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
NORMAL PRESIDENTS
 ELECTED BY BOARD
Courses at State Normal to Be Better Systematized
 and Standardized

Montgomery, April Special 1.-The States Normal school board met in session in the office of Governor o'Neal this afternoon reelected for another term President James K. Powers of the Nor nal school at Florence, President c. w. Daugett of the Jacksonville school, G.. ". Brock of the school at Livingston and E. M. Shackelford of the Troy Normal school.
 Only the four class A schools were con- sidered at the meeting today The presi- dents of the schools at Daphne and Moundville will be elected at another time.
 In addition to re-electing the presidents of the four class. A schools, the heads of these institutions were appointed by the normal school board commmittee to effect some way by which the courses of these schools could be better systema- tized and standardized
 IL is the purpose of the board to make the courses of these four schools as nearly coordinate as possible, and to this end the curricuums of these institutions will be made practically similar in every respect. The four presidents will report to the board at a meeting to be held some time in May or early in June. The board decided that two of it's members should visit the schools at Daphne and the one at Moundville some time during commencement week.
 Members of the board who were present today were Governor O'Neal, Superintend- ent of Education Henry T. J. Willingham, John D. McNeel, R. B. Evins of Greens- bore, C. s. McDowell of Eufaula, John B. Weakley of Birmingham and Will T.. Sheehan of Montgomery. W. w. Lavender of Bibb county was the only member of the board who was absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
BAPT|STS OPEN
 B|G CAMPAIGN
Get Together Conservation Campaign Under Way.
 Today's Programme

The get-together conservation cam paign of the Birmingham District Bap- tist association was opened last night for a three days session at the Hunter Street Baptist church. There was great enthusiasm at the meeting last night from the announcement of the first hymn until the great crowd had dispersed pr. L. M. Bradley, the pastor, and his peo- pie vied with each other in seeing who could be the most cordial in extending to the vistons a hearty handshake and welcome.
 This afternoon at o'clock pr. w. NJ. Anderson will be at his best in the pres entation of his new lecture Mothers, Wives and Sweethearts." and as Dr. An derson Is one of the most successful pas tors of the city, forcefu and interest ing speaker, he will draw great au- dience.
 pr. w. M. Backwelder of the West End Baptist church will tell How to Build d Working Church" tonight at o'clock. He will be followed by Dr. A. K Wright the efficient pastor of Ems ley Baptist church, in discussing 'Our Financial Problem Solved" Both speakers are well known and need no introduction. The Rev. A. A. Walker, the evangelist of the Baptist association, is in charge Of these meetings and the originator of the plan. He expects Ato carry this con- servation idea to every church through out the entire district.
 The following programme has been pre- pared for this afternoon and the rest of the meetings:
 TODAY.
 3:00-"Mothers, Wives and Sweethearts, ' w. M. Anderson.
 7:45-"Buiding Working Church." w NJ. Blackwelder.
 s:3o-"our Lords Treasury" A. K Wright.
 SATURDAY
 745-Stereopticon lecture, J. D. Ray.
 SUNDAY.
 11:0O A. M.-"rhe Church at Work" 800 P. M.-"Twentieth Century Special. 7:45-"When Jesus Comes Again All the Sunday services conducted by the Rev. A. A. Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
MRS. 3. MORGAN
 TALKSOF TAG DAY "All Ready and Waiting"
 She Declares THE GOAL SET AT 5000 All of Greater Birmingham Will Be Tagged Tomorrow - Organized
 Bands of Workers Ready
 to Begin the Sale
THE GOAL SET AT S5OO0

Mrs. Barnes Morgan is another of the ladies who is so very enthusiastic over the success of Tag Day to be held in Bir- mingham tomorrow. Mrs. Morgan IS chairman of the house committee at the Bows home and is one of the most effi- cient workers for the welfare of the street waifs.
 When asked yesterday what she thought about the success of Tag Day and how preparations had progressed for the great event. she said "Yes, we are all ready and waiting for Tag Day. Nothing is as contagious as enthusiasm, and everybody seems to have the Tag Day fever. My phone is constantly ringing to announce A list of new workers. Good women hay ing become interested in the good work of the Boys club and Children's Aid so- ciety and anxious to be numbered among those who sell tags for this popular charity.
 At no other time during the year are the good people of Birmingham asked to contribute to the Boys club and Chil- dren's Aid society, and their ready re- sponse is certainly most gratifying, for of course, you know Tag Day is the ban ner bearer in charitable enterprises in Birmingham, and this year we hope to break our own record by raising at leasr 5000.
 ''The mere fact that it is within the power of almost every man, woman and child in Greater Birmingham to possess @ tag and thereby become a stockholder in the success of Tag Day makes it popu- lar and we hope every mother in Bir- mingham will look upon it as her duty and make an effort to come down town on Saturday and buy a tag. ris a charity which appeals to the men, for what man is not interested in the little newsboy on the street and Mould not help him to the extent of buying tag?
 T suppose in the city we will have about 300 workers; this does not include the ladies working in the suburbs and those who will go in automobiles to meet the trains, work the shops and the avia- tion meet.
 Yes, indeed, all of Greater Birmingham is going to be tagged. l have appointed chalrmen in all the different suburbs, and each chairman has an enthusiastic band of workers. My work yesterday was dls- tributing the tags and badges to the dif- ferent charmen, so you see that we are, indeed, all ready for Tag Day
 This is the spirit that all of the ladies are imbued with. Tag Day Is sure to be a grand success but every citizen must do his part to help it along"
 It has been announced that Nappis band will give a concert on the streets to- morrow in behalf of Tag Day The boys band of the Industrial school will also come in in the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
WING AT CAPITOL
 ABOUT FINISHED
Extension Commission De- cides to Advertise for
 Furniture

Montgomery, April S.-(special)-At a meeting of the capitol extension com mission today 1t was decided to at once ad- vertise for bids for furniture for the new wing. The new building IS now rap idly nearing completion, and will be ready for occupancy some time during the month of May.
 It is the desire of the commission to get what furniture is needed for the new wing, but to exercise due economy in regard to the price of all articles purchased.
 We cannot give all the officials leather sofas," said Governor ONeal after the conference, but we shall give them what furniture they need. The state Is not able 10 go to the expense of purchasing the handsomest furniture and draperies that can be secured and for that reason we shall be guided by spirit of economy in all of our purchases
 At the conference with the governor were Attorney General Robert c. Brick ell, Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown, Auditor c. Brooks Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
NEWS OF INTEREST
 FROM TUSCUMBIA

Tuscumbia, April -(SpeciaD-Will Chandler, who attempted to kill Curt Hooks, Jr, in Florence last Sunday, was captured here yesterday morning while trying to board the early morn- ing train.
 The Colbert county grand jury failed to return indictments against Chief Of Police Fred McGregor of Sheffield, who killed l.. Coffman and Roscoe Johnson while attempting their arrest last fall
 w. D. Rorex has been indicted by the grand jury in five felony cases, and one misdemeanor case. The bond has been fixed at 5000 for each felony case and $500 for the misdemeanor case. MT Rorex was the cashier of the Tus- cumbia Bank and Trust company, which, through his machinations, was com pelled to go out of business until mat ters can be adjusted
 On next Sunday afternoon the dele ed the Alabama State Sunday School association at Selma, will make thetr report at the Methodist church in Shef- neld.
 The Jewish rabbi, Joseph Heisler. who has been the rabbi for the B'Nai Isreal congregation for the Tri-cities church only three months. has resigned, and will take charge of a similar work In Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
ROOSEVELT FORCES
 ARE VERY ACTIVE

The forces of Colonel Roosevelt in this state, whose activity bids fair to plunge the republicans of this state into a very distressing predicament at the national convention, are very busy. A convention of the double claimed state committee will be held for the Roosevelt followers May 1 at noon Anticipating that meeting the local republicans have caused to be issued a circular to, all the Roosevelt followers in various places telling of the best ings.
 The circular is one item ofsa campaign that is being silently waged on behalf or Colonel Roosevelt in this state.
 On the Taft side of the fence the fol- lowers of the present chief executive dis count the power of the Roosevelt fac- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
 CHARLES GHOLSON CLEARED AT SELMA

Selma, April 1S.-( (SpeciaD After the remaining out all of Wednesday night the jury in the case of the state vs. Charles Gohlson rendered verdict ae- quitting the defendant this morning shortly after II o'clock.
 By the case which was concluded this morning and the defendant acquitted, Mir Gholson was alleged to have been Implicated in the robbng of some freight cars on the Southern railway near Burnsville just before Christmas. The arrest of Mir Gholson followed an investigation made by Southern railway detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
 MAKE PLANS TO MOVE INTO Y. M. c. A. HOME

A large representation of the members of the Young Mems Christian association were present at the members meeting last night and great interest and enthu- siasm was displayed when the plans and activities to be conducted in the new building were announced by President Munger, w. NJ. Cosby, Ed s. Moore. F. B. Clarke, Secretary stubbs. Physical Director West and others.
 The membership rates when the new building is occupied will be slightly in creased, but the present rates will pre- yair until that time Applications for rooms in the mems apartments are now being received and this will be one of the many popular features of the new build. ing. The regular work of the association will be conducted until the new building is occupied, some time soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"Busy Izzy"

Tae busiest izzy in Birmingham is George Sidney. the busy izzy of the big musical comedy farce at the BiJou this week. playing to capacity taxing audiences at every performance, and pleasing everybody to the limit The show is the best he has brought here in years, and will be seen for mati- nee Saturday, and performances nightly. Next week the Bijou will offer Little Emma Bunting in Pretty Miss No bodyr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
TO HOLD PRIMARIES
 IN OREGON TODAY

Portland, Ore, April 1s.-Direct prima- rles will be held in Oregon tomorrow by the republican and democratic parties. Preferences as to nominations for Pres ident and United States senator will be expressed and candidates for congress- men and many state officials will be chosen.
 The republican presidential primary campaign has been sharply contested by LaFollette, and the Taft and Roosevelt forces.
 on the democratic side there has been little activity though the names of Will son and Clark and Harmon appear on the ballots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
CRAY MAY BE NEXT
 COMMITTEEMAN Weatherly Announces His Duties Will Not Permit
 Him to Serve Again

It Is very probable that the next na- tional committeeman from Alabama will be Henry B. Gray
 James Weatherly, Alabama's present Representative on the national commit tee, stated yesterday on his return from Montgomery, that he will not ask for te-election. q find" said he, that all my time is required by the needs of the city of Birmingham Work on the na- tonal board is arduous and while l would like to continue in the service Of the party, I feel that I should not. Therefore, l will not ask for re-elee- tion."
 MT, Gray has not stated that he is a candidate. However, it is known that were he to be elected, he would serve,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
TYPHOID FEVER IS
 FATAL TO CHILD

Helena. April 1S.-(Special )-Margaret, the little 11-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. C. T. Davidson of this place. died at the home of her parents here today fol- lowing lingering illness from typhoid fever. She was an unusually bright and Attractive child and the news of her death will cause universal regret in the neigh borhood, Besides her parents she leaves three brothers and two sisters. The fu- neral arrangements have not been com- pleted as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
 ASKS TO BE HELD FOR SHOOTING MAN

Prattville, April B.-(special)-La night at about o'clock P. w. Faulk or Booth, station seven miles from this city, on the Mobile and Ohio railroad came to the county jail and asked to be taken in charge for shooting one J. w. Walker of the same village. The sher- if locked him up, where he now awaits the result of his shooting. It is reported here this morning that Walker, the man wounded. Is not dead, but there Is little or no chance for his life. he having re- ceived in his abdomen and breast both charges from Faulk's double-barreled ahnIglln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
DRENNEN OPENS
 SHOW ROOMS

The Drennen company handling the Peerless and other. well known automo- piles has opened a downtown show room during the automobile show week in the former department store room ct 202l Second avenue.
 The company yesterday installed Rus sell trucks and Peerless cars while Over lands and other well known makes will be added to the display during the week. The exhibit attracted considerable atten- ton yesterday aud bids fair to become very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
CONFIRMATION OF
 REVOLT AT FEZ

Tangler, Morocco. April 1s.-Confrm- Gtion has been received by the French commander in chief here of a revolt of the citizens of Fez. who were joined by mutinous Moorish troops. The out break was serious. Efforts of the French troops stationed at the Moorish capital 10 quell the disturbance have not yet been successful. number of French officers have been killed.
 The Sultan is besieged in his palace by the armed populace and the mutin- ous Moorish soldiers, but dispatches re- ceived here state that the foreigners are safe.
 French troops in the city number 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
R. w. LUCKETT IS
 REGAINING HEALTH

R. W. Luckett, Terminal ticket agent. whose illness for the past few weeks has oocasioned considerable apprehension from his numerous friends, is greatly 'mnroved and is now on the south coast recupera,- ing. He was accompanied by Hugh Lati- mer on a trip further south, where it is believed his condition win mend very rapidly.
 MT. Luckett is very widely known and highly regarded in this city, and has scores of friends who wish him a rapid and permanent recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-19
Ornheum-Vaudeyille

The best vaudeville bill that was ever produced in Birmingham is packing the nrpheum theatre to it's fullest capacity three times every day. at the. matinee in the afternoon and the two perform ances every night The feature of the bill is Ideal. champion woman diver and possessor of the finest figure of any woman in America. There are four other excellent acts. including the Nichols Sisters, black face comediennes; Jarvis and Leighton in clever sketch Mae Melville, comedienne. and Charles and Anna Glocker. water jugglers.