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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-02

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-02
More New Shirt Waists.

The prettiest and biggest assortment of
stylish Shirtwaists now ready for Easter
selling Every waist shown is strictly up
to-the. minute They are made in various
styles, trimmed with fine pure Linen and
C1uny Lace, others trimmed with Val Lace
and Insertion. They are made with high,
neck and long sleeves low neck and short
sleeves. The prices on these Waists are
the lowest ever known, beginning at CSC,
$3.50, S1.4q, $1.oS, and up to $500 each:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05
VALUE OF FORESTS PROVED
n Addition to Conserving Rainfall, They Arc of Other Aids to
 Agriculture.

While the rainfall of any region is dependent on dynamic influences in the atmosphere, and can be affected only in very slight degree, if at all, by the extent of that region covered by forests, it has certainly been shown that woods and forests conserve rain- fall. The briefest consideration indi- cates the likelihood that this must be so, because vegetation and the ground covered with vegetation absorb water and allow it to percolate slowly to the lower levels, whereas on bare ground the rainwater runs quickly away to sea. But trees serve another purpose in aid Of agriculture; because, as some recent experiments show, they act as windbreaks and shelters to growing crops. The distance to which the pro- tective influence of trees extends Is estimated at twenty times their height, though complete protection. such as might be afforded to growing wheat in a gale. extends only to dis. tance eight times the height of the trees. Partial protection is about twelve to fourteen times the height. They also check evaporation of rain, fall, their influence extending five times their height to windward and eighteen times to leeward, and pre- serve as much as 70 per cent. of mois. ture ordinarily lost. Finally. thei, influence heats both air and soil, in. creasiIg the diarnal range of temper aturo by as much as nine degrees Fahren Aeit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05
ASK COMMISSION TO
 EXCLUDE TRAINMEN
NINE.HOUR PROVISION OF SER. VICE LAW IS OBJECTED TO
 BY RAILROAD ATTORNEYS.
Say TraiMmen Are Not Subjected to Severe Mental or Physical Strain
 While. On Duty.

Washington, May 4.-Vigorous eff forts were made by attorneys repre- senting about twenty-five railroads, at hearing before the l. c. c. to- day, to prevent that body from includ- ing trainmen within the application of the working hours provided by the service law.
 At present mo operator, train dis patcher and other employee. who. by the use of the telegraph or teleprone, dispatches, reports, transmits, re- ceives or delivers orders pertaining to ol affecting train movements is permitted to remain on duty for a longer period than nine hours in any twenty-four hour period in towers, offices, places and stations continu- ,usly operated at night and day; nor for longer period than thirteen hours in towers, offices, places and stations operated only in the day t:me.--except in cases of emergency, when the employees may be permit ted to remain on duty for four ad- ditional hours in a twenty-four hour period or not exceeding thre days ia any week."
 G. A. Patterson, representing the Pennsylvania Railroad, told the Com mission that the trainmen were not subjected to severe mental or physical strain, such as operators and others in working overtime. Wrecks or ac- cidents are not probable results, he said, from work performed by train men. He opposed extending the scope of gse law to include trainmen in the nine-hour provision.
 R. T. Burton, representing the Trainmen's Union, urged the commits sion to adopt such regulations. He argued that the safety to the travel ing public demanded the application of the hours of service act to all em- ployees of railroads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05

France" was dedicated here yester- day to the French gentleman, explor- CT and adventurer, Samuel D. Cham plain, who discovered the lake on July 20. 1919. The impressive ser vices were attended by many promi- nent New York state officials and a large delegation of French savants, headed by Gabriel Hanotaux, former French Secretary of State for For eign affairs.
 The bust, which is considered one of the best works of the famous sculp- tor, shows the figure of woman with a background of bronze. Her head is draped with flimsy veil bearing the following inscription in French:
 "Le xxx. Juliet MDCKIX. Le Fran cais S. Champlain decouvert de lac aui porte son nom. Le III. Mai MCM XII. les etats de New York ct Yer mont elevant ce monument. Une del- egation Franchise scelle cette fig ure de la France"
 Prominent among the party of visit ing Frenchmen was Baron de Estour- nelles de Constant, the famous advo- cate of worldwide peace. In his speech at the dedication, Baron de Constant said that the United States, England and France led the world in the peace movement he prophesized that all nations would in time realize that money spent for articles of war could be more easily distributed for educational purposes and closed his address with a fervid eulogy of Cham plain and his life.
 Beside Gabriel HanotaVx and Baron de Constant, the French delegation in- cluded Rene Bazin and Etienne Lamy, both of the Academy General Lebon; Fernand Cornon, president of the Academy of Fine Arts; Vidal de Ia Blanche, member of the French ln- stitute, representing the University ai Paris; the Duke of Choiseul, the Count of Rochambeau, Dal Paiz, managing director of the French Line; Antoine Girard, Gabriel Louis Jaray. member of the Council of State and Secretary of the Franco-American Committee; Roger Goguel. secretary of the delega- tion and Count Charles of Chambraun representing the French premier.
 In the party were also the Countess of Rochambeau, Mile Valentine Cir ard and Mile Madeline Cormon.
 All of the speakers both French and American were warm in their praise of Champlain and spoke of the present ceremony as an exemplication of the mutual feeling of trust and friendship that has been maintained between France and America for the last hundred years.
 The French delegation through N Hanotaux announced after the dedica-
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05

neck muscles and in the best of con- dition once more. The only barrier in the way of duel between this clever couple is the matter of ayoir- dupois. Welsh is -133 pounder and wants Mac to make that weight at {; in the afternoon. It is not likely the latter will agree to that figure for ally other than Wolgast, so it is a question if the match is on.
 Hughey Mehegan, Australia's cham pion lightweight, will sail for this country on the same boat that is to bring back the bunch of American beauties who were attracted to the land of the Kangaroo by the munifi- cent offers of Hugh Mcintosh. From several letters to the writer I gather the info that this Mehegan party is the best little man produced by that far-off land since the days of the mar velous Griffo He ca. fight at 1"3 without trouble, my informants state, and doesn't object to taking on heav- fer lads if he has to. His aim in head ing for the state is to arrange match with Wolgast and in order to convince public and promoters of his class will first take on any good boy that may be selected for him.
 All of which. if true, has the real championship ring, and MT. Mehegan will find, if he makes good, that Am ericah sports can appreciate quality in foreigners quite as much as in the home product.
 I note that the elephantine Carl Morris plans another invasion of the East. The report that he had decided to kiss the game goodbye turns out to have been a trifle premature. The gigantic Oklahoman asks for one more chance to satisfy the public that he is the only and original white hope and that all others are frauds and imposters. Carl will not find the Gotham clubs fighting each other to secure his services as was the case when he first tripped his way into town.
 JAS. J. CORBETT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05

tion, that they intended to make a brief tour of the United States and Canada, including the cities of Phil adelphia, Montreal and Quebec, be- sides several of the larger New Eng land towns. They will return to France on May g.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05
Thouahe They Wers Mere sllIsl

Why don't you answer my notes :? asked . woman of another woman che had greeted effusively. T have writ ten you four notes during the last tw. weeks and not single reply"
 70, were those four letters thought they were merely bills. 70 didn't open them" 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05
nest cod lndu.trv of pol.nd. s

The growing of beets for seed in Poland was started 30 years ago and has been brought to . certain perfec- tion. so that the local seed quite equals that of the foreign. and in many cases 1t has turned out muck better. , Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-05
AuCUSIt RoDIh'S
 K BusI DEDICATED
FRENCH GENTLEMAN WHO DIS. COVERED LAKE cHAMPLAN I HONORED BY RESIDENTS
 OF GROWN POINT.
Baron de Constant Says That Nations Will Realize That Money Spent In War Should be spent
 For Education.

Grown Point, Lake Champlain. N. Y.. May 4.-AMguste Rodins bust La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
TUSCUMB|A BANKER
 PUT UNDER ARREST.
ROrex of Defunct Bank Is
 Charged With Forgery
IS RELEASED ON BAIL
Two Warrants Charge Rorex With Making False Entries to Cover Shortage-Stated He Owes
 Tuscumbia Bank $17,000

Monteomery, March H.-(Special.) - Charged with forgery and making false entries, David A. Rorex. former cashier of the Tuscumbia Bank and Trust com pany of Tuscumbia, has been placed under arrest. Rorex was taken in custody Wednesday evening by Bank Examiner l.. P. Hosmer, according to advices re- ceived by State Superintendent of Banks "A. E. Walker, Thursday. Rorex resigned March IL
 Two warrants charge that Rorex made false entries to cover shortage and two allege that he committed forgery. The defendant has given 5000 bond and is at liberty.
 John c. Spraggins of Tuscumoia has been appointed agent of the state to liqui- date the bank unless reorganization is perfected soon. The institution was turned over to the Tennessee Valley bank last Saturday, but Superintendent Wal ker declared the transfer was illegal, as majority of stockholders had not given their consent He ordered that the trans- fer be rescinded.
 Rorex owes the bank s17,000, according to official statements, and only small part of the amount is secured. The diff culties are caused by excessive loans which do not mature until the latter part of the. year.
 Examiner Hosmer in his examination found that Rorex had made false state ments in the published report of the in- sttutions financial conditions.
 The bank is capitalized at s25,000 and has $S5, ,O00 in deposits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
GEORG|ANS LYNCH A NEGRO CONVICT Killed Guard and Attempted to Make Wholesale
 Delivery

Cochran, Ga, March 21.-Homer Howell, negro convict, was lynched this after noon after he had killed Guard Joseph Coody, aged 40, and attempted to shoot down two other guards in a convict camp mile outside of this town.
 Howell and 50 other men in the camp, it is said, had plotted to make get away this afternon Howell felled Coody with and shovel and seizing the revolver from the prostrate form of the dead guard he opened fire on the two other guards. Neither of the two was injured but both returned the fire Howell, his ammunition exhausted, fell to the ground with bull let through his body. None of the other convicts attempted to escape.
 Authorities at Cochran were notified and aid was dispatched to the camp to prevent an outbreak.
 The news of the killing spread quickly. Howell, guarded by deputy sheriffs, was being taken to Hawkinsville, 10 miles from this place, to be locked up when a mob of 50 men covered the deputy sherffs negro was quickly strung up to a tele- phone pole and his body riddled with bullets.
 Howell was considered a bad negro ana was serving a term for horse stealing. Excitement after the killing was intense but further trouble is not expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SPRING OPENINGS
l.. PiZitz

An excellent display of latest styles ready to wear womens apparel fea- tured the opening at the Louis Pizitz store on Second avenue yesterday. The opening will last throughout today.
 The Pizitz store has on display a number of unique articles that have never been shown in Birmingham be- fore.
 Beautiful silk kimonos from the land of the Mikado ,haVe been imported, tastily embroidered with the charac- teristic cherry blossoms and humming birds. A well supplied department of street suits and one piece dresses is a drawing card for the fashionable ladies of the city.
 A beautiful display of artistic laces is to be found in the store. The man. agers are going to make speciality of lingerie dresses this summer and have on display some beautiful gar ments made of macrame laces and all over embroidery.
 The millinery department is one ot the best supplied departments in the large storea Beautiful creations of rib bons, gilt cloth and silken hemp, all built up in the latest styles and shapes are to be found.
 There are a number of dainty gradu- atfon models direct from the French and the display of evening gowns is gorgeous There is also a special dis play of misses evening costumes.
 The store was crowded with the Fashionable people of the city yester- day and the entire display was one oi the best ever seen in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
JUDGE RICHARDSON
 GOES ID SHEFFIELD
Delivers Strong Political Address "Wednesday on
 the Campaign Issues

Q
 Sheffield, March 21.-(Special )-Last night Judge Wihiam Richardson dell1- cred strong political address to she people in the lobby of the Sheffield hotel. He reviewed his work while in Congress, especially for the development of. the Tennessee river, and rendered a satisfac- tory acpunt of his stewardship. So far the canvass between Richardson and Black well has been operated on a high, gentle manly plane. no personalities have been discussed and nothing of an objectionable nature has been injected in the campaign. Leon C. Palmer. a field worker for the State Sunday School association. made a fine address last night to those interested In the work. He urged attendance on the state Sunday school convention, which will convene in Selma April 10. Il and i2 lie was enthusiastic over prospect of having the biggest number of delegates and visitors ever before assembled with the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
4 SMALL CROWD
 HEARS BRANDON Presents Col. Moody to the Voters of COrdOva and
 Surrounding Section

Cordova, March 1.-tSpecial.)-o"ins 10 the meeting not being very well adver- tised and some other meetings in progress a small crowd heard Col. c. C. Brandon here last night present Colonel Moody to the voters of this section at the Indian Head hall. He spoke about an hour siv- ing his various reasons for opposing Cap tain Hobson, that he was non-resident and was not present at sessions of Con gress when he should have been and that he was not a democrat
 Colonel Brandon said Captain Robson was a born soldier and should stay in the army and that he had not heard of ,.progressive" democracy until Hooson called himself a progressive democrat
 Colonel Brandons address bristled with humor and his numerous jokes about Hobsons big ideas elicited loud applause. Cordova is apparently Hobson strong hold and indications are that the Vote will be about three to one in favor of HobSon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Weather Forecast

Washington, March H.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain or snow north, rain south portions Friday. Cold wave north and central portions; much colder by night south portions. Satur- day fair; winds becoming north and brisk.
 Tennessee: Fair west, clearing, much colder east portion Friday Cold wave; Saturday fair: warmer west portion.
 Georgia Rain Friday or Friday night colder; much colder at night north and central portions. with cold wave. Sat urday fair; colder southeast portion. Mod crate to brisk west and northwest vinds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
No FUNDS ASKED
 BY SCHOOL BOARD Lane and Weatherly Deny That Appropriation Has
 Been Requested

City Commissioners James Weatherly nd Judge Lane emphatically deny that he board of education has ever re- luested of the city the sum of s1,- 0,00O for school purposes or that they 1ave asked to call an election on | pond issue for that amount.
 Judge Lane said:
 'The board of education has not lsked for any appropriation, nor has 1t -hus far asked for any amount what ever. The question has never been pre- scented to the board of commissioners, and, moreover, 1 do not believe the board of education would take so inn portant a step without q consultation between the two boards.
 ITO ask for such an appropriation would, it seems to me, display a very inadequate conception of the city $ financial ability. l aii sure that the commissioners feel disposed to make appropriations for the public schools commensurate with the- necessities of the case, but l feel equally sure that they would not go wildly into such profligate expenditures as to exceed the oity's ability to-pay for even so meri- torious a cause.
 ''The city commission has not had the request under advisement for some time, for no such request has been made. When the mater shall have been presented it win doutbiess re- ceive due and deliberate consideration at the hands of the commission"
 Commissioner sWeatherly said:
 T know nothing of such a request nor has 1t ever been officially present ed to the board of commissioners feel sure the board of education would have shown us the courtesy of advis- ing with us on a matte involving such an expenditure. I know the scnools are crowded; in fact. l have talked to Dr. Phillips about it, but if an urgent ap- peal for a bond issue extending into the millions has been made knew noth- inc of il "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
DECLARES TUSCUMBIA
 BANK IS SOLVENT

Tuscumbia, March 21.-(Spe l.)-A. E. Walker, state bank examiner, has temporary charge of Tuscumbia Bank and Trust company and declares the bank is solvent and the depositors will be paid in full. L. P. Hasmen Is now working on the books of the bank
 S. S. Broadus, president of the Ten nessee Valley bank, made proposition to take over the business of the bank. but it was rejected by MT. Walker. It is rumored that na,lonal bank will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ACTS FAVORABLY
 UPON ANNISTON CAMP SITE
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, March, A.-tSpecial)-Con 2. essman Blackmons House joint resolu- tion providing for commission to inves- tigate and report on the advisability and practicability of Anniston as perma- nent maneuver camp for the troops or the south Atlantic states was passed by the Senate today.
 The resolution had already been passed by the House, and is now effective. Army officers have already made preliminary in- vestigations of the site and proposition Of the people of Anniston and have made reports favorable.
 The selection of Anniston for the mid summer maneuvers of the troops was se- cured by official order of the war depart ment two days ago. This will give an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

degrees and at Abilene 46 degrees. The temperature did not exceed freezing at Oklahoma City during the day. Sleet was falling at Memphis at : p. m., and rain has been general west of the Mississippi In the cotton states.
 Rain or snow has fallen also over the lake region and the northern half of the Atlantic states section.
 In Birmingham the temperature was IS degrees above the normal, reading "A de- grees at D. m. A fall to freezing or lower has been forecasted for Thursday night Friday will continue cold With clearing skies during the day. The en- 'gy of this cold bearing disturbance Will 'minjsh Friday. causing rising temper g lures during Friday night.
 Summary of observations made al nited States weather Bureau stations tiarch 21, 1912:
 Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
PLANTATION OWNERS
 SEEK DAMAGES

Washington, March I.-A delegation of Mississippi plantation owners today ap- peared before the Senate commerce com mttee, seeking compensation for dam ages they say resulted to the land along the east bank of the Mississippi river from Vicksburg Miss, to Bayou Sara. La, as the result of increased overflow since the construction of levees by the government. John F. Jenkins, J. D. Frazier. NJ. McC. Carten, H. C. McCabe and former Judge Jeff Truly were the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Billy B. Van at BijOu

Few amusements of the season have met with such hearty approval as Billy B. Van and his large company of singers and dancers in "A Lucky Hoodoo," which is an entirely new variety of show. At every performance the Bijou is filled. There is matinee Saturday and per formances nightly. Next week the Bjou offers another extraordinary engagement, that of "The Third Degree" appearing in Birmingham tor the first time and at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SOMEWHAT
 DIVIDED REGARDING
 RESULT IN SUMTER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

chants of livingston will support Hobsoa. Among the prominent proprietors of store houses here who are behind the naval hero are R. w. and J. B. Ennis, w. H. Coleman, J. H. Norville. H. l.. Mellen and B. Tannenbaum. w. s. Nichols, cashier of the Bank of Sumter, is arm advocate of Hobson
 John Rogers, formre state senator. who has done fine work here for Moody, is speaking this week in Pickens county. Rogers has predicted that Sumter will go for Moody by a majority of 25o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
WOMEN OF CHINA
 GET THE BALLOT

San Francisco. March 21.-Equal sui frage. effective immediately, was granted to the women of China yesterday by the parliament at Ranking, according 10 a cablegram received here today Women voters will be subjected to the same re- strictions as men and they must write and read. They must be property own CTS and al least % years of age. Yl fi ug Ying, the Chinese PanlShurst of China. was elected member of the parliament yesterday from Canton province. She is a college graduate and enthusiastic alan- nus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Orpheum

Few vaudeville bills prove as popular as that at the Orpheum this week, with rfiatinees daily at 2:30 and two perform ances nightly, at 7:30 and o'clock. The bill includes Pietro, the wizard of the accordeon. in classic and popular music; Bates and Leightner, two girls and a piano: Sutton, Mcintyre and Sutton, in a rube comedy acrobatic act, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Viola Allen in "The HerfOrds"

Have you heard of the much talked of mother scene of "The Herfords'? It is being discussed by ali those who have already witnessed this absorbingly sym pathetic scene of the play in which Miss Viola Allen, America's most popular act ress. and a great cast, will appear in this city at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday. The scene in the final act between Miss Viola Allen 0he mothe) and Miss Miriam Collins Qhe daugh- ter), is intensely human.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS
"Polly of the Circus

Frederic Thompsons production Of Polly of the Circus,'' that dramatic epic of the sawdust ring, which is so vivid in the recollection of thousands Of play goers, will be the attraction at the Jeffer- son theatre tomorrow afternoon and night. It will be presented here with Miss Ida St Leon in the titular role, by all of the important mem bers of the original Polly of the Cir GUS" company