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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
W|[L|NGHAM Al EDUCATIONAL FAIR His Address Yesterday the Feature of Day at
 Jacksonville

Jacksonville. December 6,-tspecial.)- The school fair which is being held here continues to grow in interest. The fea- ture of today's programme was an ad- dress by Superintendent of Education Henry J. willingham, who spoke on Tn dustrial Education" He paid a splendid tribute to President Daugette of the Jacksonville Normal school. the leading spirit in the fair and who made It's success possible. Among other speakers was Roland Turner, who spoke along edu- cational lines.
 President Daugette inaugurated the edu- cational fair movement and already one county of the state has held school fair. though 1t was not as large as the one now in progress here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Real Thing"

Henrietta Crosman. supported by an excellent company, appeared at the Jef ferson theatre last night in Catharine Chisholm Cushing's comedy, The Real Thing" Miss Crosman has been seen here before in this comedy and her performance last night was a repetition of her delightful and very entertaining performances in the past Miss Cros- man Is an artste of unusual charm and exceptional ability. She has a rare gift for comedy and just the sort of personality best suited to the interpre- tation of the role she essays in "The Real Thing" that of a breezy. humor- ous, sensible widow, at the zenith of her beauty and imbued with the joy of life.
 Miss Cushing's play was written by a woman who had little sermon to preach, or perhaps, if would be better to say that she had little lesson to teach, and she chose for that purpose a play that entertains while at the same time it instructs. Miss Gushing had and probably has yet--an idea that the best wives are those who are good pals" to their husbands, and not the woman who submerged her own attrac- tiveness in the rather prosaic role of mother and housek eeper. Frills and furbelows are just as necessary after marriage as before; tEe play sets forth. After a husband is caught there are cer- tain ways for keeping him interested The wife who forgets to make herself attractive and companionable is apt to wake up some fine day and find her husband on the trail of an affinity
 Into a household where such condi tions prevail and the crisis mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Turkish Changes

London, December 6.-H Djevad Bey. counsellor of the Turkish embassy here, at Washington. It is understood that R. Raif Bey. counsellor of embassy at Washington, will succeed Djevad Bey in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
COLONEL CATROW IS CHOSEN
 GENERAL OF RIFLE MATCHES

Washington. December 6.-colonel II. G. Catrow of Dayton, O., Of the Third Ohio infantry, national guard. today was chosen commissioner general for the in- ternational rife matches, to be held at Camp Perry. O., next September, in con neetion with the centennial celebration of the Perry victory on Lake Erie. The executive committee of the National Rifle Association of America, today also ap- proved the programme for the official matches of the International Union, which next year will be held for the first time in the United States.
 Camp Perry also will witness next year the second Pan-Ameriean shoot, held for the first time last May in Buenos Ayres, Argentina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
TO ARRANGE
 CHESS TOURNEY

New York, December 6.-An effort is being made to arrange an American na- tional chess tournament, open also to foreigners to take the place of the New York-Havana international chess masters tournament, abandoned last month It is planned to start this tour nament January 20 This announcement was made today by Felix E. Kahn. treasurer of the international tourna- ruent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
75c Night Shirts for 59c

Warm outing flannel night shirts made with military collar. Shirts that are sure. to hold their colors. In no way should they be confused with shirts usually sold around this price that fall so far short of comfort in their skimpy measurements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Wells Wins Bout

London. December 6.--Bombardier Wells the English heavyweight champion, made his first appearance in the ring in Lon don since his return from the United States when tonight he knocked out, George Rodel, champion of South Ar rica The end of the light came in the second round after Wells twice Lad fioored Rodel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Forced to Secure Personal Credit

Under the system which prevails in Alabama, and most of the southern states, the farmer of limited means is forced to secure personal credit, or money needed for current expenses, by crop liens or chattel mortgages. His crop is generally inortgaged before 1t is planted and these advance liens, or chattel mortgages, embrace not only his prospective crop, but all his stock and farming utensils. Without any other method of obtaining credit, he is forced to pay such interest and commissions as the avarice or greed of the mer- chant, or person supplying the credit, may dictate. If a farmer possessing valuable real estate desires to secure loan, there is no bank to which he can apply, and no corporations or in dividuals regularly engaged in the bus mess of loaning money on such se- curity. His only recourse Is to apply to 8 broker and pay extravagant com missions or seek some neighbor and friend who Is willing to make the loan. All such loans, however made. are gen erally for short period of time, with the necessary result that the high in- terest which is paid, the commissions of brokers, the fees of attorneys for examining the titles, the record fees and other expenses, usually make the borrowing of money on mortgage all most prohibitory.
 "The successful operation of these cooperative banks in Europe, show that by proper methods credit which is not over expensive can be extended to the poor, and those of limited means. As has been truly said, these banks help but do not give, and the thrift and economic prosperity which has followed their operations in Europe, is a com plete answer to those who doubt their practicabillty and success.
 "'rhe fact that these cooperative banks have increased over ten fold in twenty years in Germany, that their growth is greater from year to year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Majestic Has Matinee

The Majestic will be packed to the ut most capacity this afternoon to see the clever show, which has four extraordi- narily good acts out of the five offered The bill is one that has music, comedy and cleverness all the way through. There gre two performances tonight at 7:So and q o'clock
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investor will continue to demand these high rates of interest.
 "Certainlv some remedy for this con- dtion can be found Foreign countries have been confronted by the same prob lens, and by a system of cooperation have solved it so easily and successfully that credit is extended to the farmer personally and money loaned on security of farm lands on rate of interest low CT than can be secured by those engaged in any other occupation
 What is this system? First, sys- tenn of rural banks to extend personal credit to the farmer, known as the Raff- eisen system. Second, the Schultze- Delitsch system of banks, which are ur- ban, and whose loans are not confined to farmers Third. cooperative land credit societitt, known as the Landschaf- ten and Ritterschaften. whose principal purpose is to loan money on real estate. The difference between the Raffeisen banks and the Schulze- Delitch system of banks Is that the Raffeisen banks are purely agricultural banks, whose mem- bershlp is composed of small farmers and agricultural laborers, whereas the Schuze- -Delltsch banks are located chiefly in urban districts, and whose member ship Is composed of small dealers of every class. 1t has been stated that the fundamental principles of the Raffeisen system are: First, unlimited liability of the members: Second, a restricted area of operation; Third, gratutous manage ment Both systems of these rural CO., operative banks, though differing in or ganization, are based, as has been stated, on the fundamental principle of organiZ- ing would-be borrowers so that they can obtain by combination the credit facil ities which they would have sought in- dividually in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

At the Bijou this afternoon there will be pretty costumes. some of the latest song hits, comedy that makes the asdi enee laugh, and other features. There fs also a performance tonight Next weei. comes Thomas E. Shea in a series of great plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Matinee Orpheum Today

The matinee at the Orpheum this after \ noon offers women and children two of the best vaudeville acts of the season, Visions of Art" and the Venetian Four, musical offering of unusual merit There are two performances to- night to end the weeks enga cement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
HAYLEY NEXT CAPTAIN
 OF TENNESSEE TEAL M.

Knoxville. Tenn. December c. Sam Hayley, left tackle for two years past of the University of Tennessee football team, was elected captain of the 1913 team to- day. Hayley is in his junior year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Matinee Bijou Today

themselves precocious pair of young sters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

One of the most interesting contests will be for the long range individual military championship of the world, call ing for 15 shots at 500, 900 and 10oo yards. The trophy for this contest was estab- lished few days ago at the convention of the National Guard Association of America at Norfolk, Va.
 The prizes for the international matches alone will amount to about $20,000.
 France. Germany, Italy. Switzerland Sweden, Belgium, Canada. Peru and Ar- gentina already have sent assurances that they will be represented in the competitions, and it is expected that about % nations will be represented Formal invitations will be sent to all nations by the state department inviting them to meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Hadley on High Cost of Living


 will prove inenectual in the opinion Of Governor Hadley of Missouri, who ad- dressed the conference today, If the American people continue to produce less and eat more; continue to sell less of foo6stuffs to the other nations of the world and to buy more of foodstuffs from the other nations of the world
 ",The problem confronting us" the gov ernor continued Ifs as to how to increase production, and that problem, in turn, in- wolves the solution of the problem to how to get competent people on the lane. While in a general way the best results can be secured by placing upon the farms those who have been trained to the culti- vaton of the soil yet we can procuce farmers under proper conditions, just as we can produce railroad men, machinists, lawyers or doctors. It is state function, concerning the existence and advisability ot which there can be no question to ad- vertise and assist in the development of the resources found within it's limits
 ''rhe lesson of history, as well as our own experience, gives to us the solemn warning that if we would enjoy the as- surance that our government, our insti- tutions and our society will continue un- changed and unmpaired we must be a people who enjoy in a general way the same conditions of social life, the margin of difference between production and con- sumption must be such as to make it possible that all classes of our population may eat the same kind of food. And the food that Is recessary for the support of the people must be available for each who is willing to devote reasonable DOT ton of his time and energy and ability to the work that is necessary to SC. cure if p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Practicability Demonstrated

.'The success and practicability of these systems of rural credit has been clearly demonstrated by the enormously increas- ing business and membership. The total business done in Germany alone in 1909, under the Raffesen system was $1,557. .293,- 5S0. The total business done in 1910 in Germany by the Schulze- Delitsch popular banks was $3,291 ,SO1 035. It also appears that on June l, 1910, there were no less than lS962 cooperative societies in ac- tive operation in the German empire, of which 15,517 were rural banks. The banks had total membership of 1.163,1 ,1S6, or an average of 92 per institution
 ''In my judgment there should be inn mediate action taken to establish some wiser and better system of loans on farm lands. a system by which these loans could be made readily negotiable. and at low rates of interest, and by which by easy amortization the borrow ing farmer can have repaid his loan in small payments by the time the loan matured.
 Tn his letter to the governors, the President suggests the suitability of or ganizations, similar to the German land mortgage banks, for incorporation un- der state charters. He also states. that it is essential that the laws creating and governing such institutions should be uniform throughout the states, in order that they might be well under stood by the investor. and their de- bentures should be given character both at home and abroad
 'I am satisfied that every governor will concur in the wise and timely sug- gestions of the President. This uni formity which the President recom- mends as so essential, can only be ob- tained by our taking such steps as will secure joint cooperation and united ac- ton on the part of the legislatures of the different states. l would, therefore suggest that committee be appoin ted by this conference, to prepare bill to authorize the organization of land mort gage banks for incorporation under state charters similar to those that ex- ist in Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Silk Socks and Tie to
 Match in a Box soc
Six Linen Initial Hand kerChiefs in a Box for $ 1

It is not unusual to be able to buy six in itial handkerchiefs for LOO, but this offer is rapely good, because of the exceptional quality of the pure linen handkerchiefs, and the better than average embroidered initials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

that their total liabilities in 1909 were about 55,000,000, conclusively shows that the fundamental principles upon which they are founded, are sound. These banks have encouraged thrift, fostered education in agricultural and other sciences, promoted a better sys- tenn of farming, and 1t has been elaine that it Is largely due to their influence that there has been an entire cessation of that emigration that threatened to depopulate rural Germany.
 "The establishment of banks of the Raffeisen, Schulze- Delitseh type in Ger many, and the Iuzzatti system in Italy, must depend upon the action of the states I believe that every one who makes a study of these systems of CO., operative banks, can but reach the conclusion that they can be successfully operated in this country by being so modified or altered as to meet oondi- tions in America. The success, there fore of this movement for the exten- sion of rural credits, largely depends upon the action of the governors. No force can be so potent in securing the success of this movement as the united cooperation of the governors of the states. Under the constitutions of the different states, the governors cannot only recommend, but initiate legislation. They are part of the law making power, and hence the success or failure of this movement will, to great extent. depend upon their action. Ii was the necessity of cooperation, of greater uniformity in state Legislation, that gave birth to this conference. l am deeply impressed with the conviction that this important question of agricul- tural finance, or rural credit, can be solved as successfully in America as it has been in Europe; that we can safely adopt the fundamental principles upon which they have been operated and adapt them to meet the pressing needs of our farmers, and other classes, now so sorely in need of credit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
25O Votes for Your Church Knox Knit Socks Sold Only Here. 25c a Pair

In every pair of 25c Knox knit socks is coupon that entities the purchaser to 250 votes in the charity contest now being con ducted in the Birmingham newspapers. The socks are packed in fancy box, and may be had in both black and colors. This store has assumed the distribution of these socks because of their unusual quality.
 (Men's Store, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
GOVERNORS MEET
 WITH TAFT TODAY
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try's wealth, and in which 12OoO.oD Of the population are engaged
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-10-03
TYPH0ON SWEEPS JAPAN;
LOSS OVER $50, 100000
Loss Of Life Heavy and Many Thou
sands Of Families Are Rendered
Homeless as Result.

Toxic, Sept. 27.-Damage exceed
ing $20,000,000 was caused by the
typhoon which swept Japan from end
to end while the loss of human life
was very heavy and tens of thou
sands are homeless.
Wires have been swept down, cities
isolated and communication by rail
and road interrupted. SO that news of
the casualties is just beginning to
come in
The storm, which was the worst in
half century. did the greatest dam
age to the cities OF Nagoya, Osaka
and Nara on Hondo island and In
Gifu. A tidal wave demolished the
harbor at Nagoya. while wind and
rain and lightning worked havoc on
shore. Three steamers were sunk at
their anchorage and it is believed all
on board persisted. while many other
boats were driven on shore. In the
city Of Nagoya every house was dam
aged and large number destroyed.
The Kiocho Maru, large steamer.
foundered off Ennshu and both pas
sengers and crew were lost. At Gifu
the known dead total 262, with 2S3 in
jured.
All breakwater{ and harbor wharves
were washed away at Osaka and TO-.
900 houses destroyed by high seas
and terrific winds. Crops through
out he island are ruined
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-10-03
BABY IN MISERY WITH RASH

Monroe, Wis.-"When my baby was
ak weeks old there came rash on
his face which finally spread until 1t
got nearly all over his body. It form
ed a crust on his head. hair fell out
and the itch was terrible. When he
would scratch the crust the water
would ooze out In big drops. On face
and body it was In dry form and
would scale off. He was in great mis-
cry and at nights I would lie awake
holding his hands SO that he could not
scratch and dlsfigure himsek tried
simple remedies at first. then got
medicine. but 1t did NO good.
Finally friend suggested Cuticura
Remedies. so | sent for a sample to
see what they would do, when to my
surprise after few applications l
could see an Improvement and he
would rest better. bought box of
Cuticura Ointment and cake of Cuti.
cura Soap and before l had them half
used my baby was cured. His head Ia
now covered with a luxuriant growth
OF hair and his complexion is ad.
mi.ed by everybody and has no dis.
fgurements." (Signedl Mrs. Annie
Saunders, Sept. 20. 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept l., Boston"
Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-10-03
MOB At LAWRENCE
FIGHTS WITH POLICE
"Shoot to KILL" Shouts Leader
Waving Red Flag.
OFFICERS ARE CUT DOWN
One Bluecoat Is Stabbed In the Back,
Another's Head Crushed--TWcn-
ty-Four Hour Strike Is
Called.

Lawrence, Mass, Oct. 1.-Closing
In on squad of policemen who. with
drawn revolvers. had attempted to
force them to disband, the leaders OF
procession OF 5000 textile strikers
stabbed one Officer In the back,
crushed in the head OF another with
q blow from a club and seriously In
jured several more Sunday.
Hundreds of shots were fired In
the battle and the rioting that fol-
lowed. The police were routed and
tae strikers continued their parade.
The streets are crowded with strik-
ers and more trouble is feared. The
populace. largely composed OF mill
workers. practically Is In state OF in
surrection.
Three thousand OF the workers had
gathered at the railroad station at
noon to welcome several hundred Wis
iting sympathetic workers from near
by mill towns, who had come to in
dorse the wenty-four-hour strike that
began today.
After the arrival Of the trains 5000
OF the workmen and their sympathiZ-
ers formed in line to march to the
center of the city. At their head was
Carlo Presca. a prominent member OF
the Industrial Workers of the World.
waving red flag.
The cause of the interference by the
police with the parade was the appear
ance of red flags bearing an anarchis-
tic inscription. Not an American flag
was carried. One Of the banners
read:
For the progress Of the human race
we have iails. gallows. guillotines and
electric chairs for the people who pay
to keep the soldiers to kill them when
they revolt against Wood and other
czars OF capitalism. Arise, slaves of
the world. No God. No master. One
for all, all for one"
The Wood referred to is William M.
Wood. president OF the American
Wooden company.
A squad OF policemen was rushed
out to meet the marchers with orders
to disperse them. The marchers re-
fused to break step, The policemen
drew their revolvers and charged. The
crowd fell back as they saw the wea-
pons. but, gaining courage as Presca
and his aides spurred them on. closed
In on the officers, many Of them with
drawn revolvers, and a pitched battle
ensued
Policeman Thomas McCarlie and
Special Officer Ludwig seized Presca.
Firing their revolvers in the air, the
officers were about to make OE with
the prisoner between them when Nc
Garlic fell to the sidewalk with two
stab wounds in the hack. A moment
later Ludwig collapsed from II blow
on the head from club. The assail-
ants escaped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-10-03
EVIDENTLY OUT Or pssc1
indignant Frenchman S:a1 Some
Fault to Find With Postmaster,
and Said So.

A Frenchman with name spelled
a la Paris and pronounced something
like Ca-choo had never learned to
read or write. but he managed to DIS
guise the fact pretty well until he
moved to new community where the
name was not common. Going to the
postofilce one morning he inquired:
Got any mail for Joe Ca-choo?"
What's the name ?''j inquired the
clerk.
"Ca-choo Joe Ca-choo."
How do you spell it?"
Cant you spell Joe Ca-choo?"
No said the clerk, Il never heard
1t before
Then the disgust OF the Frenchman.
which had been constantly rising,
boiled over and he snorted:
Well II you can't spell, why don't
you sell your old postoffice to some.
one that cam"