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The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

shaft of the driving turbine that the center
line of the silver coatings comedies with the axis
of the shaft. The mirrors are set that when
there Is tension on the spring, the light beams
produce luminous spot stationary at the zero
of the scale But load is put on, the
beam is detected through angle which indi-
Gates directly the tension. The scale and spring
proportioned and adjusted that the horse
power can be read directly from the reflections
noted. The indications of this device very
accurate and have shown that when the turbine
is running at 5000 revolutions under an inlet
free exhaust, 200 brake HIP. developed. The
consumption under these conditions Of maximum
of output is 38 lbs. of saturated steam per HIP.
per hour-a very high efficiency when we con-
slider that the heat-drop, measured by thermome-
ters is only 100 BIT U. and that the energy trans
formation is effected in one stage. Since three
times the number of heat units available in a
modern plant with superheat and high vacuum
the above means a consumption of less than IL
lbs per HIP. hour in such turbines adapted to
take up the full drop. Under certain conditions.
however very high thermal etfciencies have been
obtained which demonstrate that in large ma
chimes based this principle. in which very
small clip can be secured the steam consump-
ton will be much lower and should Mr.. Tesla
states approximate the theoretical minimum
thus resulting in nearly frictionless turbine trans
mittng almost the entire expansive energy OF
the steam to the shaft.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03
Dubious Compliment,

Tom Purdie, an old man-servant in
Sir Walter Scott's household, used tc
talk Of the famous "Waverley Nov
els" as ''our books" and said that the
reading of them was the greatest com
fort to him.
whenever l am off my Sleep" he
conf1ded to Mr.. James Skene, the au
thor Of Memories of Sir Walter
Scott" II have only to take one Of the
novels, and before I have read two
pages 1t Is sure to send me asleep
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03
Who the Heather Be.

Father Bernard Vaughan was con,
demning a somewhat acrimonious re
ligious argument.
Disputes Of this kind" he said. re.
mind me forcibly of little girl.
What are the heather, Jenny?
her Sunday school teacher asked this
little girl.
1.-The heathen,' the child replied
are people who don't quarrel over re,
ligion.'"
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

gas water is used a vehicle of energy, the
highest possible economy be obtained only when
the changes in velocity and directions of the move
ment of the fluid made gradual and easy as
possible. In the present forms of turbines in which
the energy is transmitted by pressure. reaction
impact, in the De Laval, Parsons and Curtiss
and direction involved, with consequent shocks
vibrations and destructive eddes Furthermore the
Introduction of pistons blades buckets, and inter
ceptng devices of this general class into the path
of the fluid involves much delicate and difficult me-
chanical construction which adds greatly to the cost
both of production and maintenance.
The theoretically perfect turbine would be one in
which the fluid controlled from the inlet to
the exhaust that its energy delivered to the
driving shaft with the least possible losses due to
the mechanical means employed. The mechanically
perfect turbine would be which combined sim
plicty and cheapness of construction. durability
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

IKOLA TESLA, whose reputation must
naturally, stand upon the contributions
he made in electrical engineering when
the art was yet in its comparative In
fancy, is by training and choice me-
chanical engineer with strong lean
ing to that branch of it, which is COW
cred by the term steam engineering.
For several years he has devoted much
of his time to improvements in thermo-
dynamic conversion and the result Of
his theories and practical experiments
is to be found in an entirely new form
large plant in New York.
The basic principle which determined
Tesla's Investigations was the well
known fact that when fluid steam.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

Write 1t on your heart that every
day is the best day in the year. No
man has learned anything rightly, un.
til he knows that every day is dooms,
day.-Emerson
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

Look well after the cheerfulness of
life, and let the dismals shift for
hemselves.-Louisa M. Alcott.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

If you wish beautiful, clear, whit
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At al
good grocers.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinino Tablets
DruEgi refund money II 1t fails to cure. Il. W
GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

Every smallest stroke Of virtue or
Of vice leaves its never so little scar.
Professor James
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

A good conscience makes an easy
couch.-Jackson Wray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
LEADERS WILL SEE
 WILSON THURSDAY Lloyd Goes to St. Louis to Campaign With Gov
 ernOr Marshall

Chicago, September l6.--D~mocre tic lead- CTS tonight announced that an important conference would take place in Chicago Thursday on Governor Wilson's return from Sioux City. United States Senatcr Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma, Congress- man Bureson of Texas, Dudley Field Ma lone of New York and several other lead- CTS will take part.
 Congressman James T. Lloyd of Mis- souri departed from democratic national headquarters for St. Louis tonight He will meet Governor Marshall and cani- paign through the first cistrict, MT. Lloyd's home district, with Inn. Con- gressman Lloyd is in charge of the den'- ocratic congressional campaign South Trimble, clerk of the national House of Representatives arrived from Wa shing- ton today to act as his chief assistant
 National republican headquarters were enlivened today by the presence Of for ner Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and 6 number of other republicans 1f prom thence.
 United States Senator Joseph M. Dix on of Montana, director of the progresNive campaign, returned today from Montana. He will spend several days here before going on to New York headquarters. Mrs Kellogg Fairbank, at the head Of the progressive woman's finance bureau, today announced that she had heard from women leaders in 23 states regai ding Ire work of soliciting campaign funds 'Committees have been formed in all of these states said Mrs FairbanEs, -aad everywhere the women have expressed eagerness to aid in financing the cam paign.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17

Chicago, September 16.-Another acc.- dent today marred the aviation meet given here by the Aero Club of Illinois. Victor Carlstrum fell 100 feet when his bi- plane became unmanageable, but was not seriously hurt He rolled over in the grass unconscious after he struck, but sooa was revived. The machine was wreck, q.
 The scene of the meet was transferred todaf from the Cicero flying field to Grant park. on the lake front, and thou sands of spectators stood in Chicago s streets and watched 20 aviators circle over the city like flock of birds.
 Before leaving Cicero. four special prizes were awarded for duration events An thony Jannus won prizes for carrying three passengers the greatest height, and the longest distance while De Lloyd Thompson won q prize in the one passen- ger endurance contest, his time being 1;01:15. Max Lillie won the two passen- ger event.
 officials of the meet which has cost the lives of two men were criticised by avi- ators today George Mestach, lying in a hospital recovering from wounds re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
SHERIFF ATTENDS
 BOUTS IN NEW YORK

New York. September 16,-Several bouts were fought at Madison Square 6arden so- night and witnessed by sheriff Hamburger. who was warned recently by Govern 1T Dix not to permit any actual prize hght r this city The sheriff. after the coll tests. declared the exhibitions wore in tic true style If boxing and Inc referee showed humane feeling when he stopped the bout between Kid Williams of '3alti- more and Billy F'itzsimmons of Yonkers n the eighth round The Yonkers man had been completely outfought.
 George Kirkwood of St. Louis out pointed Benny Kaufman of Philadelphia in lO-round bout, and Louis De Pointhea. the French lightweight champion had the better of every round but the first of 1c fought with Tommy o'<eefe of Phil adelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
TOASK ARCHbOLD ID PRODUCE LETTERS Perkins and Roosevelt Cor respondence Will Also
 Be Requested

Washington, September 1G.-John D. Arehbold, George W. Perkins and Colonel Roosevelt are to be asked by the Sem ate committe Investigating campaign con- t,lbutions 10 produce any correspondence they may have pertaining to financial transactions' between the first two men anl members of Congress. or between them and Mir. Ro ,sevet when he was President
 lnveslissttitp D of this phase of the cam paigr contribution question was author ,zed hy tile Lar olette- Penrose resolution just before Congress adjourned. Chair man Ciapp of the investigation commit tee after conference today with Sen ator sonerene of Ohio, stated that the committee would open this line of inquiry by asking for the production of letters when he three witnesses named are on the stand
 William R. Hearst is expected by Chair man Clapp to produce copies Of many let tsrs alleged to have been written to mem- bers of Congress by Mr. Archbold. Mem- beis of the House and Senate who may be called Gpoii to submit their private let ter files to the committee will not he named until after the investigation be- gins.
 The committee will meet in Washington ccntaiuhrr c1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17

Roanoke, Va, September 1s.-Sidna Ailea and WesleNa Edwards are in jail here, having bean lodged in their cell at 1 o'clock this afternoon. While Wesley Edwards is occupying bunk in his cess in the city jail, his financee, Miss Maude Iroler, occupies a room in a hotel just across the street.
 The aliens. who were already in jail here, were delighted to see their kins- men when they arrived Floyd shook hands with his brother and greeted him heartily. There was general all round hand shaking and when this was over the two latest arrivals were given a cell close by those occupied by tffe others.
 Miss Iroler will leave here tomorrow morning for her home at Cana, Carroll county. She said today that she knew her father would be angry but that she was going home.
 While Governor Mann has not ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
TAFT WILL SEE NEW
 YORK MEN ON PATH
Will Not Take Aggressive Part in Nomination for
 Governor

Beverly. Mass, September i6-President Taft will discuss the politica situation in New York state and the ticket the re- publican convention is to name there at conference of several hours m New York city September 2I-
 The President is not expected to de- termine upon d man to head the repuh- lcan ticket in New York. There have been reports in Beverly that he favored Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The President it is known. would Le pleasei to see the name of his secretary Of war at the head of the New York ticket. but in line with his policy of keeping out or state politics, it was considered doubtful tonight if he would take aggressive pa' in the selection of q gubernaioiial candi- date. II is believed however, Ee will let the leaders know just what he thinks fnf the availability of any man proposed.
 The President will leave 1,oston next Sunday night spend Monday m Wash ington where he will address congress on hygiene and demograpuy. He VIII go 10 New York early Tuesday remair- ing there until night and then start Tor Altoona to keep an engagement Wednes- day with the Civil War Governors as- sociation. He will leave Altoona early enough Wednesday to catch the Boston express in Philadelphia the same night for Beverly. The President toii visitors to- day that there was no ground for tte report that Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence O. Murray would be asked ta resign. MT Taft added that he cons'- cred Mr Murray an efficient romptrolet and did not believe he had displayed ac. tivity in politics.
 President Taft learned with pleasure today of the selection by Ohio repub- licans of Thomas Lewis, former presi- dent of the United Mine Workers Of America. as the candidate of the party for secretary of state. Word came from Ohio leaders that the entire state ticket is made up of regular republic ans. xThe addition of Lewis, the Presi- dent was told, added greater strength to inc republican alignment.
 Before starting for the golf links al Myopfa the President looked over q big bunch of letters and telegrams These congratulated him on his fifty fifth anniversary. King George of Eng land, the President of Cuba and the Presidents Of Central American repub- lies were among those sending felicita- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
WHY IS AN EDUCATION?
AVIATORS BLAME OFFICIALS
 FOR ACCIDENTS AT CHICAGO

ceived when he fell after colliding in the air with Howard Gill; and in which aeci- dent Gill was killed, said
 "t blame the officials of the Aero Club of Illinois for two reasons. First, they never should have permitted biplanes to ascend while a monoplane, so much faster than any biplane, was in the air. Second, it was foolhardy for them to attempt to run off race after it had become so dark l was assured by an official or the meet that l would have the course to myself"
 Otto Brodie, an aviator, said;
 "The accident happened after o'clock, and it was too dark for flying. 1 person. nlly heard Mestach protest that the mono- planes were forced to race each day Tn the dark. and at times when the biplanes were in the air
 William Burns, for two years associated with Howard Gill, today said.
 "Gill did not hit Mestaeh, as has been said The wreck of the two machines tells the story. The entire rigging of the bplane was tangled up with the chassis of the monoplane. Probably Mestaeh did not see the outline of Gill's machine until he was right on it. officials of the meet certainty are the only ones who can le blamed for allowing flying at that honr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
NO TRACE FOUND OF
 MISSING COUPLE

Syracuse. N. Y, September lG. No trace has as yet been found of MT. and Mrs. O. H. Madison of Syracuse. who were canoe- ing on Seneca river yesterday afternoon about the time the tornado swept over Cnondaga lake and the town of Salina, killing four persons and damaging prop erty to the extent of about S50o.O00
 Samuel Smith of Syracuse was fatally hurt by trolley car as he was walking to the city from lake resort after the storm. He was found near the track early this forenoon with his skull frac- tured and right arm severed at the shoulder.
 The tornados duration was out a min ute. Trolley service between this city and Oswego and between South Bay and Syracuse was paralyzed. Poles holding all sorts of current wires were wept down by the score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 i-Wilson spends busy day in Ohio and Indiana.
 Harvester trust suit hearings begun. Moss suspicious of circumstances of gunmens arrest
 Instructions on newspaper law. Turko-lta1ian war may be near end. 2-Thomas dropped from police force. 3-Hotel project heartily indorsed. Underwood speaks In Blount. a-Editoral comment. 5-Three men held for the killing of Tom Thomas.
 Break all records for attendance. Joseph back from European trip. Points involved in proposed suit on telephone matter.
 Crime is on decrease.' says Bodeker 6-Helping Hand Hints Society. 7-Sports. S-Marines fired on hy Nicaraguan mob 9-colonel Roosevelt on Governor Wilson 1D- Mobile will fight change in college. Merger Will be considered today Ten years of Alabama. ll-Federals retake rich mining camp. i3- Markets. li-Dr. Bowling talks on health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
SHAKING GREETS
 ALIENS IN ROANOKE JAIL

pointed any judge 10 try Allen and Ed wards. it Is understood that Judge Walter R. Staples of ttis city who pre- sided in all of the other cases, will be appointed. Not until after the appoint ment is made will the date be set for the trial The two prisoners will be taken to Hillsyille to answer the in- dictment against them and then mo- ton for change of venue will be made, this will have to be argued.
 While Sidna Allen expressed wish to have his trial at Hillsville, 1t is certain that the commonwealthw will ask for a change of venue.
 Nothing has been definitely decided concerning the rewards for the arrest of the men, but it Is understood that Detectives Lucas and Munday will each get third The reward of $500 offered by the government for the capture of Allen will scarcely be paid, since one requirement was that he be turned over to the United States authorities. He will more than probably never answer the counterfeiting charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
ID HOLD TENNESSEE
 PRIMARY ON NOV. ]

Nashville. September l6.-By vote CT 1a to the democratic state committee re- fused today to rescind the primary CT November 3. in which former Gov Nal colm R. Patterson is candidate for tiie United States Senate. This action is re- garded as a victory for Mir. Tattersoa. who was anxious to have the primary held as originally arranged for by the commit tee Joe Creath of the Tenth eongressirai district was elected to the vacancy on the committee to succeed R. C. Williamson.
 The vote was taken after .ong ard heated discussion in which many ger : ocratic leaders. not members or the com nittee participated. When the actual voting took place the committee found if necessary te go into execntive session, admitting no outsiders except newspaper men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
Woodmen Answer Iniunction

Des Moines la, September 16.-That the Modern wcodmen of America would nl- timately suffer deficit of s1.000, 900 if long restrained by the courts from put ting into effect the readjustment of rates passed last January at Chicago by the head camp, is alleged in the societyfs an- swer filed today to Injunction proceed ings against the officers. The answer denies that the head camp acted without authority in imposing the new rates and asserts that the rates are reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
MILLION A DAY
Thirteen Million Bushels of Grain in
 Thirteen Days

Minneapolis. September 16.-Thirteen million bushels of grain received in 1s business days in Minneapolis was the crop movement which shattered al records. after railways had reported in i543 cars of grain today. The sus- tained movement of 1,000.000 day on the average makes the figures greater than ever totalled so soon after the be- ginning of the new crop year. which starts annually on September l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
Crowds Gather at Every Stop

Union City, Ind, September 16.-Gov-
 |ernor Wilson did a little campaigning to-
 |day iron, the end of his car as il sped
 westward to Chicago through Urbana, 0.
 With every stop en route crowds gath Tered. The governor shook many hands land made many talks At Bradford, O., The was greeted by several hundred peo- |ple. among them many women. He |stated:
 Tt is easy to say you are the friend |of tiie people. But you must really know |some means by which you can be of serv- lice to them,
 At Ridgevilie. Ind, crowds cheered the democratic candidate. The governor said lin his speech:
 'I have a rather strong objection to
 talking from the back platform of a lear. l believe this point belongs to the
 Republicans and not to the democrats. We belong on the front platform. Yet. to speak seriously. it Is a great pleasure for me to be able to greet little groups
 |of my fellow countrynen in this way"
 Cries for a speech came when the gov
 |ernor reached Hartford City, Ind. Some
 |person shouted Talk to us on Bryan.'
 |.'I could say a great deal in admiration
 |of MT. Bryan" the candidate said in re- |ply. Then the train pulled away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
To Retain Tripoli
Report of Rupture UnfOunded

Geneva. Switzerland. September 16.- Reports of rupture in the Italo-Turk- lsh peace negotiations are unfounded. On the contrary. unexpectedly good prog ress has heen made towards an arrange ment for peace. Several points which at first appeared irreconcllabe have been settled, and after todays meeting at Ouchy, village on the lake of Geneva. the delegates at the conference appeared to be hopeful of reaching a settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
sherman Recovers Slowly

Grove Beach. Conn, September 1G.-Vice President Sherman is slowly recovering from his nervous breakdown which some time ago caused him to seek the se- clusion of Grove Beach. Tue vice president expects if he recoyers sufficiently to take part in the campaign this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
Wilson to Speak Early

Mankato Minn.. September ls.-Loeal democrats will have to get up early in the morning if they wish to hear Gov. Woodrow Wilson's first speech in the state. He is scheduled to speak here at t:55 a. m. Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
INSTRUCTIONS ON
 NEWSPAPER LAW Must Give Names of Owner
 and Editors BUT FEW EXCEPTIONS Hitchcock Says Although He Does Not Favor the Law and Thinks It Harmful, It Will Be I'm
 partially Enforced
BUT FEW EXCEPTIONS

l Washington September 16.-Postmas-
 ter General Hitchcock today issued in structions for carrying into effect the
 new newspaper and periodical law first returns under which must be made by October l.
 | The law requires that publishers shall 1 file on the first days of April and De- tober of each year, both with the Post master General and with the local post master, under penalty of denial Of the use of the mails, sworn statement Of the names and addresses of the owner,
 publisher, editor, mana ging editor and
 business manager, of their newspapers
 land periodicals. Religious. fraternal
 temperance and scientific publications
 are excepted For a corporatioa, the
 names of the holders of more than | 1 per cent of the stocks, bonds, or
 other securities must be given, and, in
 case of daily newspapers, statement ] of the average paid circulation for the
 preceding six months is required, 1 All editorial or otRer reading matter 1 iappearing in a newspaper or magazine for the publication of which pay Is ac- cepted or promised must be marked ] advertisement under penalty of a
 fine of not less than $50 or more than
 $500.
 Although this law was not favored | by the postoffice department said
 Postmaster General Hitchcock today
 cit will be administered faithfully and limpartially. In framing the act Con
 gress doubtless had in mind the lead ing daily newspapers, but it will af- feet also nearly 1S,0o0 weekly news papers. Many of these publications are l having a hard struggle for existence and will find the making of returns a considerable burden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
Players Released

St. Louis. September i6.-First Base man Joe Kutina and Outfielder Walter Jantzen and Willis Brown were released today by the St. Louis American league club Brown will return to Wichita Falls in the Texas and Okla homa league and Kutina and Jantzen were sent to the Montgomery team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-17
No More Private Cars

Urbana, O., September l6.-''No more private cars for me unless better ar arrangements can be had" Governor Will son today said. There was a trifle of the Irritation about it.
 The candidates special car according to railroad rules. could not be attached to the fast regular trains and as a re- suit Governor Wilson was forced to spend all day on the train when ne might have been in Chicago earlier. The fact was brought home to tine governor as he thought of Senator Gore of Oklahoma, who passed the candidate at Harrisburg during the night. Think of it. Gov ernor Wilson said. Senator Gore left New York two hours after we did and Is in Chicago now where he could finish his business and meet us going back ''
 To add to the nominees discomfiture the