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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

machines as we'll as OF operating the
machine itself. says the Popular Elec-
tricity. The grinding and bufing
wheels are partially surrounded by a
metal hood. while fan and recep-
tacle below complete the suction out
at.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

celVeu a patent
for a device which
he calls n base
ball curver." This
consists OF a va.
cuum cup held In
position by a band
to 1T the finger, OF
in O size to fit two
or more fingers In
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

IN, buS ~ 1AAS
same time fairly
common in Eng
land, is the cater
pillar of one OF
the moths which
are k n o W n az
geometridae, on
on account of the
geometric-like at.
titudes into which
the caterpillars
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

serted, thus forming complete line
of light across the window, as well as
down the sides, If desired"
Whether in the window or showcase
the reflector may be so arranged that
the bare light is not visible to the eye
of passerby, thus bringing out the
display of goods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

Eddy brothers, ice dealers in Rut-
land, put out 20 tons of ice on re-
cent day, it being their biggest out
put in one day for 81 years. Nine
teams were delivering the commodity
that day and 20 men,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03
All In the Name.

"How about love in cottages"
It could never marry a poor mar"
said the girl.
but this cottage is really bunea-
low" /,
Il might consider that"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

The Hon. Frank Plumley Of North
field has been appointed by Presi-
dent Taft one of the representatives
10 the international arbitration meet
ing at Geneva, Switzerland, in
September.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

The Right Rev. Dr.. Thomas
Bowman, the senior bishop Of the
Methodist Episcopal denomination,
on Monday quietly celebrated his
o5th birthday anniversary at his
home III Orange, N. ].
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03
WOULDN'T BE TIED.

A horse owned by q Connecticut
farmer. has been trained to stand any.
where without hitching. A new hired
man drove him to town one day and
tied him with a rope to post. The
horse took this as an insult to his
dignity. He chewed the rope in two
and ran away at q terrific pace
through the streets. Having satisfied
himself that he had taught the hired
man a lesson, he calmly returned tc
the hitching-post, where he waf
found contentedly chewing the end
of the rope.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03
stlm an Earth

NANNY, 1t SEE heah dat George
Washington's been daid for liz years"
"Doan' you beliebe what's in de pa
per, chile! Why, I saw dat niggah
,nly las week on de. street."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

iy the same shape as the iron and
with handles for lifting 1t on or of
the stove" In this vessel water may
be boiled and food cooked as wen-in
small way--as on a regular stove,
electricity supplying the heat. Owing
to the shape of the vessel the entire
bottom is heated and food in 1t cooks
better and quicker than If It was an
ordinary pan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

Mrs. Catherine Shay, dead at Ok
ford, Mass, aged 100, was an invet.
crate clay pipe smoker.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03
cURvER DOES ALL THE WORK
Device That VIII De Of Great 40
slstanee 20 tho Embryonic
Baseball Pitcher.

R. w. Jones OF Fourteenth and p
streets. Lincoln, Neb.. has Just ro-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03
TwleLIkE CATERPILLAR.

This strange twig-like caterpillar, 8.
very little known to the general pub
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
MARCH CONTEST
Rules for Competitors in Plan to
 Honor Underwood

The Underwood Marching club has an nounced the following rules for the Un- derwood march contest:
 Any contestant may submit as many compositions as they desire. A prize of $50 cash will be offered for the march selected and given to the Underwood Marching club Full piano score of each march shall be submitted not later than April 10 to oscar C. Turner, president Oscar w. Underwood Marching club, No. 20 South Twentieth street. Birmingham, Ala.
 Compositions can be submitted either with or without words.
 Capable judges will be appointed by the president on April 1o to choose the march of most merit. The composition itself must not have the name of the composer on 1t; this name and address must be on a separate sheet pinned to the march. The marches will be sub mitted to the judges by numbers. No march will be considered if received after April 10 Unsuccessful marches will be re- turned if requested
 The contest is open to any citizen of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Local Data
ocal data for the "A hours ending at
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March 20.-G P. M)-The pressure is high over the northern half of the country, the principal center be- ing over the upper half of the eastern Rocky mountain slope. This general high pressure. with it's attendant wind crcu- lation from the north quadrant, has caused cold weather from the Rockies eastward, except in the southern states. Snow has fallen from Wyoming to Maine. In Iowa and Nebraska very heavy snow has fallen. averaging possibly IS inches in Kansas City and rain in Oklahoma, Kentucky and Pennsylvania The coldest weather is being experienced over the northern plains states, where readings were generally below 10 degrees at D. m. Cloudy and warm weather has been gem eral throughout the cotton states. Rain has fallen in Oklahoma, Arkansas and eastern Texas. A slight fall in temper ature occurred eastward to Georgia. Rain is expected Thursday and temperatures will fall slowly during the next S6 hours. Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations March 20, 1912:
 Tempture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
JOHN E. MORRISS
 SERIOUSLY ILL
Prominent Business Man Has Under gone Two Operations and Is
 Very Low

John E. Morriss, secretary of the Tyler Grocery company. one of Birmingham $ most substantial citizens and former all derman, is critically ill at his home on South Highlands. He has recently un- dergone two operation, and while they were in degree successful MT. Morriss has not materially improved
 At his residence last night inquiries were answered by the statement that Mir Morriss had passed a very creditable day and was resting comfortably. It was stated. however, that the condition of MT. Morriss was considered very crit ical.
 The serious nature of his illness will become known with profound regret. He is accredited with being one of the strongest business men of this com munity and has been personally popular in Birmingham for a half score years or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
HIT SAYS BRIDGE
 WAS REAL MENACE
Morgan County Commissioners Had Been Warned of Its Dangerous
 Condition

Falkville, March 2o.-(special.)-H. H. Hit of the Hit Lumber company tonight made the following statement regarding the accident to one of the company's log wagons yesterday:
 ''The bridge through which our wagon fell was in very dangerous condition, and the wagon was not overloaded as re- ported The Morgan county commission CTS had again been warned of the unsafe condition of this bridge as recently as three hours before yesterdays accident It was a dangerous bridge and had been so for months.
 "our wagon contained 5s7 feet. log scale which is considered a very light load The average load of logs Is between 700 and 500 feet.
 "We have evidence from the county con missioners that our wagons have never damaged the county bikes in any way. We use wide tires entirely.
 we lost two very valuable mules and the wagon, and the driver had Q narrow escape from death The wagon fell 70 feet into eight feet of water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
BANKERS HOLD
 GOOD MEETING J. H. Frye, W. H. Manly, s. s. BrOadus, J. H. Cran- ford and Others Talk

Group No ? of the Alabama Bankers association, comprising representatives from Marion, Lamar, Walker, Jefferson,
 Blount and Cullman counties, gathered in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce building yesterday at Il o clock for what proved to be one of the most enthusiastic and interesting meet ings ever held by the association. About 30 members from the district were pres- ent and number of exceptionally good addresses were made. Owing to the ab- sence of several of the scheduled speak CTS the programme was slightly changed.
 The meeting was presided over by Presi- dent Fl. w. Cranford of Jasper. w. P. G.
 Harding was out of the city and his place
 on the programme was filled by J. H..
 Frye, president of the Traders National
 bank of this city. MT. Frye spoke on
 "The Business Outlook for the Year 1912" He was very optimistic in his speech.
 He saiG: "1 believe that there are i'm proving conditions all over the country
 Papers lal,etins and circulars sent out by banks oyer the country certify that conditions are far bette than they have | been for u ieny time.
 l Vol will remember that after the
 panic of 1893 we had four years of eX- l treme du,iness, after which there was a steady upward trend in business. Tax 1 ing that as q precedent, we may be led to l believe that there will be an improvement | in conditions beginning with the year ! 1911 All over the country there is a ten l dcncy to believe that the year 1911 was 1 the last one of number of dull years | Bank statements from this district snow l that local conditions have been vastly better since .he first of January of this year, and l am sure that the year 19l. | will be greatly superior to the last sew cral yeers ia business"
 1 w. H. Manly cf the Birmingham Trust l and Savings company opened the discus | sion on the conditions under the new state 1 banking law. S. s. Broadus of the Ten 1 nessee Valley bank of Decatur and w | w. Haley of the Traders and Farmers | bank of Halevville also delivered a few | remarks on this matter
 | Mcl.ane Hilton, Jr., secretary of the as- sociation, gave an interesting address or | the historical side of the association. NJ l.. Robertson cf the Park Bank and Trust 1 company of cu'lman talked on "The Best Methods of increasing Our Business Witt the Farmers" A. J. Hackett of Red Bay
 also spoke along the same line. J. H | Cranford'~ of Jasper gave a short talk in conclusion on The Credit Depart | ment."
 After the addresses were finished the members went tc the Southern club where an excellent luncheon was served. The
 next meeting of ihe association will be
 held on May x ana ls at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
CLEBURNE COURT ADJOURNS AT HEFLIN
Farmers Begin to Haul Fertilizer. Farm Demonstration Attracts
 the Farmers

Henin, March 0.--(Special.) )-Circuit court. which has been in session here for the past two weeks, came to a close yesterday after having disposed of a rather light docket. Judge Als- ton has been presiding in the absence of Judge H. D. Merrill, the latter be- ing disqualified in a great many of the cases. The grand jury, after two weeks of deliberation, came to a close, finding S7 indictments.
 Many politicians are to be seen on the streets shaking hands with the voters from all parts of the county.
 The farmers have begun to haul fer tilizers now and they report that they will soon begin to blow some if the sun continues to shine for a few more days; as yet very little or no blowing or any other work has been done on the farm.
 Roland Turner, farm demonstrator for the Southern railway was here yes- terday interesting the farmers of this section in regard to diversifcation In farming and larger yields per acre.
 The recent rains and high water have done much damage to land and bridges throughout this section.
 Hefiin now has electric lights in- stalled and her streets have the looks of a city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
MUCH DISCUSSION |. 0F HERRING KILLING Theory That Ball Entered Back Is Supported and
 Contradicted

A great deal of discussion arose yestsr- day in connection of the killing of Mrs. Kate Herring by Harry Rhom at East Lake Tuesday night as to whether she was shot from behind or from the front
 Deputy Sheriff Newt Curl is of the opin- ion that the woman was shot from be- hind inasmuch as the bullet hole in the back is a small, clean. round hole, while that in front is a large ragged hole. There are others who also hold this opln- ion, although they cannot explain the wound through the left hand, They state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
CHILTON JAIL FOUND
 TO BE INSANITARY

Montgomery, March eo.-tSpecial.)-Dr. w. H. oates, state prison inspector has returned from Clanton, where he inspected the Chiffon county jail at that place. pr Oates made a good many recommends tions as to sanitary improvements at the jail, and as to the installation of better heating and bathing facilities. The prison inspector found the jail in most insanltary condition, he declared. and he has instructed the Chiffon county board of revenue 10 proceed with the improve nIents he suggested at the earliest possl- ble time. It is probable that he will make a report to the governor covering his inspection of this jail within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Theme of Address Is Law Reform and the Recall
 of Judges"
GOVERNOR SUGGESTS
 NUMBER OF REFORMS
Advocates Restoration of Common Law Powers to Judges, Amend ments to Jury Law-Judicial
 System Lacks Symmetry

Montgomery, Ala, March 20.-(Special.) )- Declaring that American people in the protection of human life. and in the ad- ministration of civil and criminal laws have not kept pace with the advanced nations of the world. and denouncing the spirit of lawlessness, which prevails in certain sections of the country, Governor Emmett O'Neal tonight delivered an elo- quent address at the Grand theatre here on Law Enforcement and the Recall of the Judiciary" The governors address was before the Montgomery nest, Order of owls, No 14s9, and was considered by his hearers as one of his most brilliant efforts.
 Crime in Jefferson
 The governor at the outset of his speech referred to the lawlessness which seems to prevail in the Birmingham district, and in other sections of the country, where law and order are not respected. He called particular attention to the number of murders committed in Birmingham in 1911, and compared conditions which ob tained in other cities of the Union.
 With reference to the powers of the JuoitlhiSB tht 6oFciAoi oh6StSttu Der of reforms, advocating the restoration of common law powers to judges. the adoption of a rule whereby there will not be so many reversals by the supreme court on technical error. the brief trial of cases, the right of the supreme court to render final judgment, amendments 10 the jury law, and the abolition of the turnkey system.
 The governor declared that we have too many judges, and that our whole judicial system lacks symmetry and far mony. The delays which clog the admin istration of justice in this state, accord ing to Governor O'Neal. are not due to the judges, but to "Our methods of proee- dure and our antequated system"
 As to Recall of Judges
 Regarding the recall of judges, the gov ernor declared that in his opinion no system has ever been suggested which would more speedily result in the grada- tion of the judiciary. and in overthrowing their independence and impartiality. The governor severely criticised Roosevelt for advocating a doctrine so dangerous, and declared that if such system were adopted our constitution would be as 'Un- stable as the shifting sands"
 A large crowd heard the governor de- liver his speech and he was given liberal applause during the course of his ad- dress,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
MUST PUT IN WATER METERSAT GADSDEN
Council Transacts Several Other Important Matters
ROBSON WILL SPEAK
Dr. Taylor Delivers Temperance Ad- dress-Drug Store Changes Hands. L. & N. Considering Better
 Service to Montgomery

Gadsden March 20.-(Special)- )-At a meeting of the city council last night it was decided that all water consumers | taking water from the city plant must install meters by October 1 of this year. A report was received from the com mittee that was commissioned to inves- tigate the cost of installing a private light plant at the water station, which showed that the probable cost would be $500.
 The chief of the fire department also reported that the West Gadsden station has been completed and that a driver should be provided for the hose wagon that is to be stationed at that point. It was decided to secure a driver at once and take possession of the new station.
 Temperance Address
 The first public address to be made in the liquor campaign now on in this coun- ty was delivered last night at the court house in the city by Dr. E. o. Taylor of Boston in favor of prohibition. The address was purely scientific one and was entirely free from partisanship. Dr. Taylor will make an address on the same
 
 Hobson Coming
 Congressman Richmond Pearson Hob son will make a series of addresses in this county in behalf of prohibition in the present campaign. He will come here the first week in April and will speak at various points in the county.
 To Organize Tomato Club
 Miss Diana Bankson of Gallant has been appointed to organize a girls tomato club in this county She has taken the matter up with the teachers of the coun- try schools and expects to have a large number of the girls interested within a week or two.
 Drug Store Purchased
 l.. E. Dokey of Albertville has pur- chased the store of the West Gadsden Drug company and will take possession at once. This store is located at Twelfth street and Forest avenue and enjoys an excellent patronage.
 Considering New Train Service
 Secretary w. R. Phillips of the Business Mems club is in receipt of letter from the officials of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad stating that the company is considering the betterment of it's serv- ice between this city and Montgomery by running a train between Gadsdens and the capital by the way of Anniston, go- ing and returning the same day.
 There was nothing to indicate what action would probably be taken The road was pettioned some weeks ago by the people of Gadsden and adjacent ter ritory for such a train and it is believed that the service will be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 20-F Forecast: Geor- ga-Rain Thursday or Thursday night and probably Friday; colder Friday; mod crate south winds Thursday.
 Alabama-Rain Thursday or Thursday night and probably Friday; colder Friday; moderate to brisk south winds, becoming northwest by Friday.
 Mississippi-Rain Thursday; colder in north portion; Friday rain and colder much colder in interior, increasing south winds, shifting to northwest.
 Tennessee-Rain, colder Thursday; Fri day rain or snow and much colder in east colder and generally fair in west DOT tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

that she possibly had her hand to her breast at the time.
 Inc children who were in the house at the time of the shooting state that only one shot was fired. consequently the single shot must have made both the wound In the body and the wound in
 the hand.
 There are those who are of the opinion
 that she was shot from the front. Rhom S
 statement is to the effect that she grabbed
 the pistol from him as he was making be- ieve to shoot himself and the gun went off, the bullet going through the front of her hand striking her in the breast. The wound on the back of the hand is l such that it is indicated that the bullet came out the back of the hand. There are said to have been powder marks on l the back of the hand.
 Rhom was transferred yesterday morn- l ing from the city jail to the county jail. | He would make no further statement than
 the one he made Tuesday night at tAA city jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Big Crowd at Revival

A large crowd attended the First Chris tian church revival and listened to an eloquent sermon last night delivered by Evangelist Roy L. Brown, which was de- liN cred in very forcible manner. Was the Thief on the Cross Saved?' was discussed in detail. Three persons re- sponded to the invitation. Mrs Roy l.. Brown arrived yesterday and was present last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
To Women
 Who Dread
 Motherhood!
information How They May Give Birth to Happy, Healthy Children Alb.
 solutely Without Pain-

No woman need any longer dread the pains of childbirth. or remain child less. pr. J. H. Dye has devoted his life to relieving the sorrows of women. He has proved that all pain at child birth may be entirely banished. and he will gladly tell you how 1t may be done absolutely free of charge. Send your name and address to pr. J. H. bye, 35 Lewis block. Buffalo, N. Y. and he will send you. postpaid. his Wonderful book which tells how to give birth to happy, healthy children. Absolutely without pain; also how to cure sterility. Do not delay but write today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
ONEAL GRANTS FULL
 PARDON TO HICKS

Montgomery. March @.-(Special.) )-Gov- error ONeal this afternoon granted a full pardon and restored civil rights to Jim Hicks white man, who was sent up from Geneva county to serE two years in the penitentiary for mansaughter.
 Will Freeman, a white youth from Madison county, who was sent to the Bcys Reform school, was turned over to his father through the governors elem ency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Lover Kills Sweetheart

Bayonne, N J., March 20.--John N Groundwater, a young man of 24, lay in wait for Louisa Graf, lis sweet. heart, today and shot her In the face because she had repulsed his atten- tions. As the girl fell to the side- walk he fired a bullet into his brain and died instantly. The girl probahAA will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

Pawtucket, R. l., March 20.-- Mrs. Minerva Sanders, who had the distinction of having read more than 5000 novels during her 3i years service as librarian of the Pawtucket -public-~.library died today. She was 74 years old. She read every novel that came to the library before allowing 1t 10 go on the shelves.