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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Weather Conditions

Birming CHAM, November 15.--(7 D. m. }
On tonight's map a barometric depres-
sion extends over the southwest and
the plains states from Texas to Mime
sofa. over the remainder of the coun-
try. the pressure is high, causing fair,
cold weather over the greater portion
of the country during the past "a
hours. Rain occurred over the north
Atlantic and New England states and
also over the Pacific northwest.
The high pressure areas have inten-
s.fied since Thursday night and have
produced a general fall in temperature
over the gulf and the south and central
portions of the Atlantic slope, and also
over the northern portions of the
Rockies and the plains states. over the
western half of the cotton belt and the
Mississippi valley, temperatures have
risen, due to the low pressure condi-
lions there. AS the high pressure area
now controlling weather conditions
ever the eastern half of the country.
T-f"os eastward. temperatures will rise
slowly. In this section, Saturday will
.-sr and Il 3h.ly warmer, followed
by increasing cloudiness by night.
Summary of observations made at
United States weather bureau stations,
November Is:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
A SURE CURE

Chicago, November 15.-Benjamin G.
Packer. Wisconsin commissioner of inn
migration, at the second annual meeting
of the National Conference of Immigra-
ton, land and labor officials here
declared that ten days of doing chores
before breakfast will cure the average
black to-the-land' fever.
Mr.. Packer declared there was much de-
fusion in connection with country life.
saying in part:
1T is not the man unaccustomed to
hard manual labor that the land de-
partments of the various st; es should
interest in the work of developing the
country and its crops. The man who has
come of generations of farmers in this
country or other countries is the best to
encourage in this work. He will get
results where the other will fall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
E.PH|LL|PS MAY CO
BLIND AT ADMISSION
Prominent Business Man
Suddenly Stricken With
Serious Affection

Admission, November 15.-(Special)-
L. F. Phillips, manager of the Savoy
and the Savoy annex, two of the leading
picture theatres here, has been totally
blind since he awakened at his home,
S04 Quintard avenue. about l o'clock
this morning, and his medical advisers
are uncertain whether or not he will
recover his sight. although his condi-
ton was pronounced more hopeful to-
night.
Mr.. Phillips has just opened the new
Savoy at cost of several thousand dol
lars and his breakdown is attributed
to strain and overwork. He has been
very. successful here and his houses are
ranlSed among the prettiest in the
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
FEWER DEATHS IN
MINES THIS YEAR

Washington, November 15.-There
We're 1853 men killed in and about coal
mines of the United States during the
first eight months of this year. accord
ing to an announcement of the bureau
of mines today. The figures indicated,
the report stated, that unless excep-
tional disasters occur during the other
of the year. there will be a
substantial decrease in the number of
deaths in 1912 as compared with 1911
when 2719 men were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
QUIET MARRIAGE
ATJACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, November 15.--(Special) D
The marriage of Miss Alberta Stevenson
and Mr.. William Brice was solemnized
last evening at the home of the brides
father, Col Fl L. Stevenson, on Noun
tain avenue, in this city. The wedding
was a very quiet one, only the members
of the immediate family being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brice will reside in Annis-
ton. for which place they lett imme-
diately after the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
BARBOUR CONTRACT
AWARDED BY KEMP

Montgomery. November 15.=(Spe-
eia1 )-Assistant State Highway Engi-
neer T. d. Kemp has returned from
Barbour county, where he awarded a
contract for the construction of state
aid bridge. The bridge will cost $500,
ii portion of which will be paid by the
county.
Engineer Kemp also made visit to
Pike county while on his trip. ana
while in that county looked into the
matter of constructing a bridge across
the Conecuh river. This bridge will
probably be under construction within
the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
% PEOPLE KILLED ON
MEXICAN BORDER
DURING LAST YEAR

Washington. November 15.--Twenty
three rsaas 81 ierst were killed or
badly f.ae1 oh the American side
of II sIea BOUNDARY line last year
by 'a isyad curing the fighting
bet 4aa ~ setsfs and the government
for n AfaIero. This fact was
de apF1 rs the special army board,
h dad 81 Ealpt.e1 Francis j. Herman,
whici. has 3Esi returned to Washing
ton from an inspection trip to Ell Paso,
Tex, and Douglas, Arfz.
The board is satisfied that other per-
sons, many of them MeXicans, received
lesser injuries which they have not re-
ported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
SWEDISH OFFICER
TAKES LIFE IN TAMPA

Tampa, Fla, November 15.-TLieuten-
ant Frederick DeMannerfelt of the
Royal Life Hussars of Sweden. COM
initted suicide in a hotel today here.
The man shot himself through the heart
as he lay on his bed. No motive is
known for the act. Through letters
left one was found addressed to Mayor
Mannerfelt Skofdac. Sweden. He Is
believed to have been spending leave
Of absence at Bocas Grande
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Married in New Decatur
DELEGATES VISIT
FORT MCPHERSON

Atlanta. Ca, November 15.-Dele-
gates attending the Lutheran Synod
CT the south. in session here today
visited Fort Mcpherson where they at
tended a reception and witnessed dress
parade.
Rev l.. A. Fox, d. D., made a stirring
report at the morning session of home
missions and church extension work,
urging the establishment of a $780,
coo fund. Addresses on this subject
were made by other prominent minis
ters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
ARKANSAS LUMBER
MAN BLOWS OUT BRAIN

Shreveport, La. November ia
penny was all the money found on tho
body of man said to be d. w. WAL
ker a prominent lumber man of Eng
land, Ark, who committed suicide here
today in an office building by shoot
ing himself through the brain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
NEGRO SPIRITED To
PLACE OF SAFETY

Montgomery. November 15.-(special)-
Sam Jackson, a negro, was rushed to
the Montgomery county Jail late last
night from Anda h A, where a. mob had
formed to lynch hun. jackson is charged
with a grave crime. Sheriff j. Bivings
spirited the negro from the Andalusia
Jail, carried him through the country to
small station and boarded train for
Montgomery. Covington county persons
are aroused and Sheriff Bivngs says
there would have been lynching had
he not spirited the prisoner to Mont
gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Examine Officials Books

Montgomery, November 15.-(Spe-
cial. Books Of officials of Blrming-
ham will be examined by state examin-
ers of public accounts and the same
programme will probably be carried out
In Mobile and Montgomery where the
commission form of government Is OPP
erative. The examiners will begin on
the city's books as son as they COM
plete an investigation of Jefferson
county books and documents. The law
giving municipalities the right to be
ruled by commissioners provides that
the state can have its examiners to
make the examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Wood Made Passenger Agent

The appointment of John w. Wood of
Meridian as division passenger agent Tor
the New Orleans and Northeastern was
received here yesterday. He was promot-
ed from The position of travelling pas
senger agent, post he has held for
some time, Mr.. Wood is well known in
Birmingham, as he has come here often
on business for his cnmnanv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
MAJOR ]. C. GIBSON
DIES AT VERBENA

Verhena, November 15.-(Special) Mai.
Joseph C. Gibson, a member of an old
Virginia family and prominent South Ala
bama land owner. died at his home here
Thursday afternoon shortly after 6 o'clock
after lingering illness. He leaves fne
daughter, Miss Mary Carr Gibson, end
son, Sidney L. Gibson of Birmingham.
The funeral will be held Saturday In
Montgomery. A
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Unionists Oppose Compensation

London, November 15.-The payment
of members of parliament was con-
demned at today's session of the con-
ference of unionist associations now
meeting in London. A resolution was
carried inviting the next house of
commons" to restore the principle OF
gratutious parliamentary service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Bowdle Spent Less But Won

Washington, November 15.--Repre-
sentative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio,
who was defeated for reelection, spent
$500 in his campaign, according to his
report received here today. His op-
ponent, Stanley e. Bowdle. reported
that he spent $751;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
River Steamer Sinks

Memphis, Tenn, November 15.-The
steamer Sadie Lee of the Lee line of
river steamers, plying between Memphis
and Vicksburg, Miss, struck snag at
Dennis Landing, Miss, in the Mississippi
river today ard sank. All of the pas
sengers and crew reached shore with
out injury. The boat carried light
cargo. Lee line officials say the boat
is not badly damaged and will be raised.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 15.--Forecast
for Alabama Georgia: Fair Saturday
and Sunday.
Mississippi Tennessee: Fair Satur-
day and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
onIx ono ..nnoMo QuININEv

That is LAXATIVE BRONo QUININE.
Look for the signature of Il. w.
GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day,
Cures Grip in Two Days, 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
RING NEWS

HammoLd, Ind, November 15.--Battling
Nelson, former lightweight champion
pugilist, had a close call in his 10 round
bout with Arthur Stewart last night.
when in the second round he was knocssed
down with a lunch to the jaw. lie arose
groggy. but Stewart failed TO follow up
the advantage. In the succeeding rounds
Nelson showed in his old time form and
had lis opponent tired and bleeding at
the end of the struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Local Data

SFor the "a hours ending at p. m,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-16
Judge Breaks Record
Found Injured in Street

w. S. Chandler, white man of Athens,
was found by street car men in West
Decatur lying on the ground in a sub
conscious condition and with cash cut
in his forehead. He was placed on a
street car and taken up town where he
was given medical attention and then
put on a train and sent to his home in
Athens.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
Lent Approaches.

The approach of Lent has given
rise to the question, propounded by
the uninformed, as to what Lent IS.
The word is derived from Lenz, of the
German, meaning spring. 1t is the
season of fasting before Easter OBJ
served by Catholic, Eastern and An
glican churches. In past times 1t Is
said that the length of Lent varied
greatly. One church celebrated the
season for one length of time while
another would possibly choose a dlt-
ferent period. 1t was finally placeo'
however, at 40 days in commemora-
ton of the fasting Of Christ, Ell]an
and Moses. The season is now ooser'-
ed most strictly for this period.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
4 Quarter Century.

Columbia Record, 9th.
Col. Ebert H. Aull will round out
on March Z, quarter century of SER
vice to his community as editor Of
The Newberry Herald and News.
Considered in connection with this
fact, it is significant that the cause
to which he devotes most editorial
space is that of highway improvement.
twenty-five years of intimate ac-
quaintance with the affairs, private
and public, of his people-his expert
ence comprising also several terms as
one of their representatives in the
general assembly-has convinced him
that Newberry county and other parts
of South Carolina need nothing quite
so much as they need better roads.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
The Dying Hickory Tree.
ner

On account of the value Of the hlck-
ory for shade, nuts, and many COM
mercial wood products, Circular l44
of the bureau of entomology, United
States department Of agriculture, by
A. D. Hopkins, is of special interest
to the people of any community, coun-
ty Or State within the natural range
of this valuable tree.
1t appears that although there have
been several and sometimes compll-
Gated causes for the death, within the
last ten years, of a large percentage
of the hickory trees, investigations
have proved that the hickory bark
beetle is by far the most destructive
insect enemy, and is, therefore, in the
majority Of cases, the cause of the
present extensive dying of the trees
The simple and practical methods
recommended in this circular will, ii
out into practice between October l
and May 1, enable those interested to
protect their trees.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
WILL LOCATE IN COLUMBIA.
J. Walter Dickson to be Agency Di-
rector for Pacific Mutual Lie
Insurance Company.

Anderson, Feb. 18.-J. Walter Dick
son, who has been district manager
of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
company for the past five years, has
been rendered the position of agency
director of the company to succeed
Robert Norris, of NeWberry, who has
resigned. Mr.. Dickson has just re-
turned from Chicago. where he went
to meet one of the officials of the home
office. He has not signed the con-
tract with the company yet, but will
likely do so in the next day or So.
Heretofore the agency director has
been located in Newberry, but hence
forth he will be located in Columbia.
The territory embraces all of South
Carolina and western North Carolina.
The State.
The general Offices will be moved
temporarily by the first of March to
Anderson. Mr. Smith; who has charge
at present, states that he has found it
impossible to secure Office space in
Columbia. The company will make
Columbia headquarters for the gener-
al Offices as soon as convenient Of
flee space can be secured.
We regret that the company has
decided to move it's Office from New
berry. It has been here since the COM
pany came into South Carolina sew
eral years ago with Capt. A. P. Pifer
as general agent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
Ash Wednesday.

Next Wednesday is a day OF con-
siderable interest. This is the day
know, as "Ash wednesday" and IS
considered quite important by many
The day so called is the hrst Gay u
Lent. 1t obtains its name by reason
Of the ancient custom of sprinkllng
ashes over the head as sign of penl-
+ence These ashes were obtained oy
burning cors"crated palms on 1ne
Sunday r~o~oai~g Ash Wednesday,
This Sunday later became known as
"Pai,n -. .1,:::'.' ~ ''istom IS salo
IN hay>. been esta. SHED by Gregory
thu creaf who 49,. rom $50 to 60.
The day is uni.er%}:. observed 's
Tho ro+no!ic chDrcn Wt:'.' .i$'-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
SOLICITOR r. A. COOPER.
Not a Candidate for Attorney Gener'
al-Desires to Succeed Himself
as Solicitor.

In response to an inquiry from The
Herald and News, Solicitor R. A.
Cooper stated that he would not be
a candidate for attorney general this
summer, as was reported in the News
and Courier, but that he would be a
candidate for solicitor of this circuit
to succeed himself. Solicitor Cooper
said that he has had no idea of max
ing the race for attorney general, and
the statement that he would probably
be in the race was not authorized by
him. He said that he, Of course, ap-
preciated the kindness Of friends IN
urging him for the position, but that
he preferred to remain solicitor OF
the eighth circuit, and would in no
event be a candidate for attorney
general.
Solicitor Cooper is rounding out his
second term as solicitor. He is an
able and fearless lawyer, and is one
of the foremost prosecuting officers
in the State. It is hardly probable
that he will have any opposition for
reelection in the campaign this sum-
mer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Exercises to be Held in Opera House
by the City SchOols-Address by
DR.. Bowers.

The Newberry graded schools will
have holiday on Washington's birth
day, February %. Formal exercises
will be held in the city opera house
at 10 in the forenoon and the public
generally as well as all the school
patrons are cordially invited. DR..
Bowers, of Newberry college, will de-
liver an address to the school chill
dren. About one hundred and twenty
of the first and second grade children
will take part in the exercises.
1t is hoped that as many parents OF
the school children as possibly can
Will take time to attend the exercises.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
NAY SUMMON FIELDER.
Legislature Investigating Committee
May Ask Atlanta Lawyer to
Appear.
Columbia State.

Columbia state.
Much interest is centred in the
meeting of the legislative committee
named to investigate the old dispen-
sary commission, the attorney general,
the governor and others in connection
with the old State dispensary. The
meeting is to be held here on May 70.
The members of the committee are:
Senators Carlisle, Clifton and Sullivan
and Representatives Daniel, Carey
and Evans Senator Carlisle is chair
man of the committee.
That T. B. Fielder, the Atlanta at
torney, will be summoned to appear
before the committee and tel what ne
knows of the affairs of the dispensary
is the opinion expressed by members
of the committee. "Mr. Fielder Will
very probably be asked to come to
South Carolina and testify" said Sen
ator Carlisle. "I, for one, will vote
to summon him" Mr.. Fielder stated
in an interview several weeks age
that he would attend the hearing Il
invited by the committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
SUCCESSFUL WORK.
Newberry Farmers Signed Up-Thanks
of Committee-List Still Open.
Will Correct Mistakes.

To the People of NeWberry County:
In closing up the work entrusted
to us under the Rock Hill" plan in
the matter of reducing the cotton
acreage and the amount Of fertilizers
to be used this year by the farmers
of Newberry county, We wish to
thank every one who has contributed
in any way to the success of the un-
dertaking-to the newspapers Of the
county for the liberal use of their
columns, to the contributors who re-
sponded so heartily with their funds,
to the canvassers without whose ac-
tivitv the cause would have suffered,
to those who have so kindly signed
the pledge-to every one in any way
connected with the effort. We do not
wish to overlook any one.
Let US again urge any and all who
have not been seen by any canvasser
to give their names to the canvasser
in their township, or if more conven-
lent, give them to B. c. Matthews,
chairman, Newberry. We insist on
the performance of this patriotic duty
so vital to every interest that prom
ises the betterment of ali our people.
If any errors have occurred in
transcribing either the names or the
figures from canvassers' lists we will
gladly rectify same if notified.
B. G. Matthews,
Chairman.
w. G.. Brown,
W. E. Wallace,
Committee for Newberry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
School and Roads.
Wateree Messenger

Wateree Messenger
Some time ago Mr.. E. H. Aull, edl-
tor of The Newberry Herald and
News, was appointed county superlI-
tendent of education of his county.
Since he has been filing that office
he has had some mighty good sugges'
tions about schools IN his paper and
has been telling what is geing on 10
Newberry educationa1ly, and lhclden'
tally telling about the condition OF the
roads he has been travelling over. IN
the appointment of Mr.. Aull to this
office the. State board gave evidence OF
it's wisdom, for he is not only capable
of discharging the duties OF the ONCE
hut is using his paper In giving I'M
nortant information not only about
the schools but the roads and other
matter of interest. Last week Mr.. j.
Walter Doar, editor of the Georgetown
Outlook, was appointed county super
intendent of education for his county
And again the State board has shown
it's wisdom, for Mr.. Doar will make
an efficient officer. He is at present
a member of the legislature, and upon
the adjournment IF the lee's''FUTe
will oualifv as county superintendent
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
One on the ParS0n.

A story is told of a certain clergy
man who was fond of making sharp
remarks. One Christmas day, after a
fall of snow, he was vending his way
along a country road in company Win
parishioner. His companion sud-
denly stepped upon hidden slide, and
came down with a thud.
Looking gravely down at him, the
pastor solemnly said:
"Ah, my friend, sinners stand on
slippery Places
ives, I see they do but / can't.
was the indionont ~pioinder cf 49,"
fallen member Of his 1ock. .T't-E1
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
Assistant Professor Of Agronom'
heath Of Mrs. Elizabeth Shealy.

Mrs. Elizabeth Shealy died at her
home near Slighs, on February Is, at
the ripe old age of "a years, II months
and 20 days. She was twice married.
first to Jacob Long, and after MS
death to John Thomas Shealy. Sne
was the mother of two sons and TWO
daughters, rs grandchildren, and AZ
great-grandchildren. She is survived
by one brother and two sisters, one
son and two daughters, besides large
circle of other relatives and fr1ends'
who mourn her departure. she was
a good neighbor, and a sympatnelic
friend and helper to the SICK anu
needy.
She was a lifelong member OF ST.
Peters (Piney Woods) Lutheran
church, and died in the triumphs OF
tho faith Of Christ. Her funeral look
n1oce from her late residence ano
was conducted by her pastor, Rev. T.
!. SIX.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-20
New Pastor Bethlehem.
Lutheran Visitor.

Lutheran f1SlLOT.
From Rockwell, \. c., We arrived
in our new field here February l, 1917.
The pastorate is composed OF st. Mat
thews, Bethlehem and Pomar1a
churches. From what we have seen
of the people and country so 1ar' we
are constrained to say that our lou
has indeed fallen in a pleasant place.
The parsonage, a commodious eight
room building on commanding ele-
walton. affords a fine and far reaching
view of the surrounding country ana
gives promise of health and happl-
ness. The people living as they do IN
close proximity to NeWberry college,
and availing themselves Of its adVan-
tages, manifest unusual refinement
and undoubtedly are much above the
average, in general intelligence ana
churchly devotion. Upon our arrival
at the parsonage we found a great
crowd of the members and friends OF
the several congregations awaiting US
with such a bountiful dinner as we
have rarely seen, leaving for the pan
try a generous supply for future use
and sending willing hands to help
place our furniture. To the pastor
and his family it was day long TO
be remembered and an occasion OF
cheer for the work that is ahead. Our
nrayer is that the Lord may richly
bless the good people who have from
the day of our arrival to the present
SO thoughtfully and lavishly remem-
hered us in the provisions made for
our temporal welfare and may He
help US to be worthy recipients OF so
great kindness. D. A. Ailn'