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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June 3.-G P. M.)-Baro- metric gradients are very slight over the greater portion of the country on to- nights map.
 An area of high pressure central over Florida extends northward and affects conditions east of the Rocky mountains generally, except in northern sections Over the northwest and west of the Rockies the pressure remains relatively low.
 The weather has been very hot over the northwestern plains states, temper atures at p. m. exceeding 90 degrees in Nebraska and the Dakotas
 Over the remainder of the country tenn peratures have been moderate and in the Pacific northwest, but in other sections fair weather prevailed.
 In the cotton states fair weather pre- vailed over western sections. but east of the Mississippi thunderstorms have continued. The rainfall has been light In most sections but at Birmingham a heavy rain amounting to 12S inches has fallen during the past 24 hours. Tenn peratures are lower about degrees over the belt generally, except In Oklahoma where a slight rise has occurred. Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations June 2s, 1912:
 Temn't,ire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
FORM SOCIETY ID
 PREVENT FIRES
Alabama Insurance Agents
 Met Yesterday
OFFICERS ELECTED
Birmingham Chosen as Permanent Headquarters of Association-Ha Nothing to Do With Regula-
 ton of Insurance Rates

At largely attended meeting of the special agents of fire insurance com panies operating in Alabama held yes terday at the Morris hotel permanent organization of the Alabama Society for the Prevention of Fires was ef- fected After hot debate Birmng ham was chosen over Montgomery as permanent headquarters for the society. The Society for the Prevention of Fires will have nothing at all to do with the regulation of rates, it's sole purpose being the reduction of fire waste. This is to be brought about by systematic inspections and the enact ment of strict building laws, particu- larly as to hues and the storage of gasoline and other highly inflammable materials
 The idea of society of the sort or- ganized fin Birmingham yesterday Is not at all new. Similar societies have already been organized in Louisiana. Mississippi, North and South Carolina. and In practically every southern state. Tho membership of the society will not be limited to insurance men but will take in all business people. The state officials of Alabama are all expected to join, Governor ONeal having al- ready signifed his intention of becom- ing a member.
 It is the idea of the society to make systematic inspection of the towns and cities of Alabama, calling on the mu- nioipal officials to accompany tho agents of the society on the trip of inspection. The fire chief and firemen will be asked to help in the inspection and everything possible will be done to eliminate the danger of bad fires.
 The officers of the Alabama Society for the Prevention of Fires as elected yesterday were as follows:
 President. w. H. Hackney of Blrming- ham, special agent the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance company.
 Vice president, A. J. Brame of Mont gomery, special agent the London and Lancashire Insurance company.
 Secretary-treasurer, Paul B. Hulhsh of Birmingham, special agent of the Dillard-Clark general agency of Bir- mingham.
 Executive committee, F. o. Hawkins of Montgomery, special agent the Phoe- nix Assurance company of London; s. I. Johnson of Birmingham, special agent the Aetna Insurance company; ]. M Lawrence of Birmingham. special agent the Fidelity -Phenix Insurance company of Philadelphia; J. S. Gold smith, Birmingham, special agent the Hartford Fire Insurance company; Kal- ford Kreth, Montgomery, general agent the Home Insurance company of New York; J. Priestly Orme, Atlanta, spe- cial agent the Rochester-German Un- derwriters; J. R. Daniell, Montgomery, special agent the German American 1n- surance company of New York.
 Various sub committees were ap- pointed and the society is now we'll launched and ready for work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Virginian W Ids in Gadsden
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN BALLOON DESTROYED

Dusseldorf, Germany, June 2S.-The Zeppelin dirigible balloon Schwaben l, stationed here, was totally destroyed this afternoon. The balloon was marooned when a strong gust of wind caught it and broke 1t from it's hangars. It col lapsed in the center. number of me- chanics seized the ropes, but the balloon was wrenched out of their hands by the gale and in moment it exploded in the air caught fire and was consumed. Sev- eral workmen and over two score sol diers who have been called to aid were injured some of them seriously. The air ship had arrived from Frankfort last night.
 Owing to the high wind 1t could not be directed into the balloon shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
NEW APARTMENT TO
 BE SIX STORIES HIGH
Jemison Announces That Tutwiler Apartment House Will Cost
 About S250, ,O0O

Additional details as to the new apart ment house to be erected by Major E. M. Tutwiler were made public yesterday by Robert Jemison Jr. whose company will be agents for the new apartment. . It will be six stories high, occupying a lot 105X190 feet on Sixth avenue. Park ave- nue and Twentyfirst street. The build- ing will cost s25000o when completed
 MT. Jemison said yesterday that the work of demolishing some of the build- ings on the property would start soon, but that work on the apartment would not start until October l. The building will be for bachelors and families, a number of the latter having already re- served apartments in the new building
 In every detail, according to MT. Jemi- son. the building will be modern and up- to-date. Plans of the most modern apart ments in New York and Chicago will be followed in the designs for the Tutwier apartment house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
FLORIDA MEN HAVE
 SOME DEAL ON HERE

c. H. Bland, traffic manager of the Georgia Florida Sawmill association; F. c. Harrell, secretary of the associa- tion; J. c. Williams, T. A Cox and H. A. Reeves, all of Florida. arrived in Birmingham last night and are reg istered at the Morris hotel The gentle men are all members of the Alabama and West Florida Lumbermen's asso- citation and will meet with the Board of Trade of Birmingham in the Cham Der of Commerce building today. AL though the meaning of the visit Is not exactly known, it is said that the party of Florida men have a proposition to submit to the Board of Trade that will be of interest to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
TOO REALISTIC
 SWORD SCENE

New Orleans, June 2S.-Giovanni Ora vina, the basso profundo who was acci- realistic sword thrust of Signor Floren- cio Constantine fin the scene between D Alamvlva and Basliio, in the second act of 'The Barber of Seville" at the Tulane theatre, was reported today at the Hotel Dieu to be in a critical condi- ton, with the doctors still uncertain as to his recovery.
 The sword thrust grazed his eye, caus- ing a partial paralysis of the vision. He received his worst hurt. however, by falling and striking his head This pro- duoed a hemorrhage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
BIG BARBECUE HAD
 AT ARTESIA, MISS.

Columbus. Miss, June 2S.-(Special)- Artesia, Miss, IA miles west of this place, the junction of the Mobile and Ohio railroads Montgomery division with the lines running both north and south from there; was the scene of a "big day" yes terday. The attraction was the quarterly meeting of the Clay, Lowndes and Oktib- beha County Medical society and a big free barbecue also came in for a strong place in other inducements which drew the people from all three of these men tioned counties to that hustling little town. Artesia has a bank. many stores and a thrifty population and the town is well known on account of the hundreds of people who are forced to pass through there on account of its being such an important junction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
SILVER SERVICE
 GIVEN TO BETHEA

Upon the suspension of work for the summer and the retirement of J. B.. Bethea as high priest of Mineral City chapter Masons of this city, the retiring officer was presented with a magnificent silver service for his work during the past year. He was succeeded by Arthur Gledhill as high priest of Mineral City chapter. MT. Bethea piloted the lodge through a most successful year and the presentation to him of the silver service was a mark of esteem which every mem Der of the lodge felt was highly deserved. Mir. Bethea is a Mason of high standing here and very popular in business circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
-------------sss BURGLAR FATALLY
 SHOT BY OFFICER

Wilkes Barre, Pa, June 2S.-Michael r. Kileen, assistant chief of police of borough, near here, was awak- ened early today by a burglar walk ing in his room. The stranger dashed out of a rear door pursued by the of ncer.
 The man attempted to pull a weap- on when Kileen shot him through the head, the man dying at 4:17 a. m. The dead man was apparently a Slav, res- idcnt of Shanaugoba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
ASKS RECEIVER FOR
 LUMBER COMPANY

Biloxi, Miss, June 2S.-The application for tae appointment of a receiver for S.. E, Nallor & Co.,, lumber firm of Gulf port, was filed here today by J. J. Sim mons, William Favre and Henry Kosher of Hancock county and the Simmons Manufacturing company of Louisiana.
 The same petitioners several days ago filed petition to have the defendant adindicated bankrupt. The liabilities are said to be about slO0.00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS

Decatur. June Special. Her mione lodge No. 16, Knights of Pythias. have just elected officers as follows for the next term of six months:
 Chancellor commander. D. c. Vohl- ers vice chancellor commander. Rev. Clay l. Hudson; prelate. D. w. Me- Gilvray; master of work ". B. Shack eford; master of finance. P. J. Ed wards; master of exchequer and keeper of records and seal, H. A. McConville; master at arms. J. F. Earp; inner guard, A. H. Irons. These officers will be installed next Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
 BURMEISTER GOES TO ALPENA, MICH.

Otto c. Burmeister. who has been as- slstant secretary of the Chamber of Con- merce for the past three years, severed his connection with the organization yes- terday. Mir. Burmeister has accepted a position as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Alpena, Mich. and will leave Birmingham on July for Spring field. H.. where he will visit his parents before leaving for Alpena.
 The Alpena Chamber of Commerce has a membership of about 800 citizens. Mir Burmeister's successor has not as yet been appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
ALL NIGHT SESSION OF THE
 CONVENTION PICTURESQUE

women appeared to outnumber the men, and they seemed more keenly alert to the proceedings.
 Two or three of them had collapsed into sound slumber. Men were asleep and snor- ing in groups. 1t required half an hour to call the roll and figure the results. Then came the motion to recess and it was car ried despite the throaty voiced protests of some delegates who were ready to go op with theNight to the end. The session over. the Dig amphitheatre was soon empty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
ND STATEMENT IS MADE BY JOHNSTON Has Nothing to Say About Making Another Race
 for the Senate

Convention Hall Baltimore. June 2S. Special. )-Senator Johnston was in the convention for a few hours this evening. When informed that there will be uncertainty in Alabama as to whether or not he would be candi- date to succeed himself, he replied:
 q have authorized no statement"
 The impression was given that the senator himself has not determined the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Rev. GwaItneY Resigns

Decatur June .-(Special)- )-The Rev. Dr. James D. Gwaltney, pastor of the Central Baptist church in New Decatur has just rendered his resig- na ton to take place not later than August l. While he did not give any reason for offering his resignation it is understood that he has a number of offers and that he may go to the Pacific coast. The resignation will probably be taken up next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Red Men Elect Officers

Decatur. June -tSpecial) l)-Talu- cah tribe No. S3, Improved Order of Red Men, have just elected and in- stalled the following officers for tho ensuing term: Prophet R. J. Jones; sachem, Frank Pierce: senior sagamore. $. $. Jaineison; junior sagamore. A. B. Lampkin; chief of records, A. (. Ba nks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Charity Picnic

Decatur, June 2S.-(Special )-The local Salvation Army will give the poor children of the Decaturs an out ing in the country on July To- The trip will be made in automobiles loaned for the occasion by the business men of the two cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
IMPORTANT DECISION
 BY COMMISSION

Washington, June S.-Every com mon carrier railroad and steamship line in the United States was affect ed today by the suspension of new regulations governing excess bag gage. The new regulations would further limit the amount of bag gage transported free for passen- ger and increase the charges on excess luggage. They were sus- pended from July to October 29 by the interstate commerce com mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
REST AHu HEALTH TO aoTHsR AND cHllp.

MRS. WiSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has beer used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTIIEyS for their CHILDREN WHILE ;rElTiINc, wit; PERFECT SUCCESS. r SOOTHES the. CHILD. sOFTENS the GUMS; ALI,AYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO. aud I'd inc best remedy for DIARRHOsA. It is et- foiuteiy harmless Be sure and ask for Nrs. vipSiows Soothing syrup and take u9 vthes kiud Twenty-Five ceilts bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
CARS CRASH |N7O
 TALLADECA DEPOT
Peculiar Accident in L. & N.
 Yards Yesterday
STABBED OVER PLUMS
Annual Nine Months Term of City Court Adjourns Today at Talla- dega for Charcoal
 Man a Familiar Figure

Talladega June 2S.--fSpecial) )-Freight train No. sos was switching Friday morn ing in the yards of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, when two cars were switched on a short spur track that paral- lels the freight house and ends on the east side of the passenger station. There has heretofore been a bumper at the west end of the track, next to the depot but recently it was removed. The two cars were backed down this spur track, and finding no obstacle in the way they crushed into the wall of the passenger depot at the southeast corner, tearing loose an immense iron door of the bag gage department and knocking down section of the wall of the passenger depot 10 feet or more in height. The wall Is cracked in several places wherefit Is not demolished, and the entire east wall of the passenger depot will have to be re- built. Fortunately no one was injured, although the adjoining room was filled with employees at work
 The passenger depot was q new struc- ture, built about five years since, of gray pressed brick. and it Is one of the pret- tiest passenger stations in Alabama. It is said that no brakeman was on the freight cars when the two cars were hlckeu Tn one the Side Irack-a reff1gera- tor car was the cause of the destruction of the wall The baggage room is the only portion of the depot injured.
 Severely Stabbed
 G. A. Matteson, former prominent citizen of Talladega, who is now engaged in the oil mill business at Lineville, was severely stabbed seven times in diff ficulty with man named Burdett, Thurs day evening. The trouble arose over a charge made by Burdett that a negro employe of Matteson's had been stealing Burdetts plums. When Burdett, the elder became engaged in difficulty, the son of Burdett used the knife. It is not thought that the wounds will prove fatal,
 Court Adjourns Today
 The annual nine months term of the city court closes Saturday, June %, for a vacation of two months. The excessive wet weather caused the postponement of jury cases, so that the business of the term has been unusually light. The next term begins on the first Monday in Sep tember. Comparatively few prisoners are in jail. as it is not very difficult to make bond in a misdemeanor case if the pris- oner is good hand at chopplng out cot ton
 A Familiar Figure A familiar figure of the city is a negro named Sawyer, the charcoal man. in little cove in the mountains seven miles from the city Sawyer burns his coal and sacks 1t in jute bags holding one bushel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 2s.--weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local thunder showers Saturday and prob- ably Sunday.
 Georgia: Overcast weather, probably local showers In interior Saturday and Sunday.
 Tennessee: Probably fair Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Court Adiourns Today
A Familiar Figure

A familiar figure of the city is negro named Sawyer, the charcoal man. in a little cove In the mountains seven miles from the city Sawyer burns his coal and sacks 1t in jute bags holding one bushel each, which he retails at 1215 cents per bushel. He has a regular route for his deliveries. coming about three times per month. He hauls 100 bushels to the load
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Plan Confused

Captain J. M. Elliott. Jr., who is con- ducting a campaign for the consolidation of Gadsden, Alabama City and Attaila, under a commission form of government, states that many have confused his plan with the plan to secure commission gov- ernment for Gadsden. This is a mistake, he says, and there is no connnection be- tween the two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Primary July 8
Paving Begun

Work on the new sidewalks on Hill ave- nue has begun by the Gadsden Concrete company. The walks will be extended from Twelfth to Sixteenth street, and there will be almost one mile of them when completed. Contractors also have begun work on the Haralson avenue via duct, which will be completed in about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Charged With Assault

John Peoples, the negro with whom Captain win Thornton had a desperate encounter over the possession of d pis- tol, is charged now with assault with in- tent to murder. Anna Dristol, negress, being his alleged victim.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
HOW HE SOLVED PROBLEM
Squire Perkins Quickly Explained tbs
High Cost Of Living to the
village Leafers:

We were sitting around the redhot
stove in the lobby of the village tav-
ern, and just when silence had
fallen upon the group one man turned
to another and asked:
aSquar' Rerkins, If you don't mind,
I'd like 10 ask you a question"
The squire didn't say whether he
minded or not, but the ether went
ahead withi
"It's about this ere high cost OF iiY'
Ing, Have you flggered out what's
the reason for it,"
NJ have" was the answer,
"Then I'd like to hear It,"
"Did you raise any wheat, corn or
oats last year?"
"Noap."
"Any potatoes, beets or carrots?
"Noap."
"Didn't raise nothing whatever to
eat?"
"Guess ] didn't"
"Just ate all you could of what 9TH
er folks ralsed7"
Looks that way"
"And sot around and let your wife
take in washing to support your
"Why, she likes to wash"
"Well. I've answered your question.
You and 100000 lazy loafers like you
boosted the cost of living!"
expected to see row follow, but
nona came There was n minute of
suspense and then the questioner
yawned and stretched and exclaimed:
"Well, by thunder! I've been puz-
cling over that matter for more'n
year and here you have solved 1t In
three minits!"-Detroit News-Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
SUBSTITUTE FOR OPIUM.
A Deadly Indian Weed That Is Cheap
and Can Easily Be Struggled.

The Indian weed is being largely
imported into Indo-China at the pre-
sent moment, says our informant. who
holds a high position In the military
world. He has given us a sprig or
two of the hemp plant. which obvious
ly lends itself to the uses OF SNUG
glers With first hand knowledge OF
his subject he declared that this weed,
more pernicious than opium or alco-
hol. will in the near future take the
place of opium in the far East.
II Is of small bulk, this deadly
weed. Is cheap in comparison with
its elder brother, OPIUM, and can be
smHggled easily. The opium con-
vention does not, as far as we know.
take account OF the danger which
threatens from the importation of this
drug.
The French authorities In lndo-
China absolutely prohibit the hemp
plant. but nevertheless II is being
taken into the country in ever In
~ hslAk NuahNiNiNSs ~ van Nv hNNN
as a drink, can be smoked or thewcd;
the physical and mental effects are
deadly.
We have not been able to ascer-
tain as yet whether this noxious drug
has made its appearance In HoLgkong.
but We take this opportunity Of call.
ing attention OF the authorities to
the danger of II doing so. II Is a
danger that should exercise the
thoughts of the legislative council.
This noxious weed is smoked much
by the lowest class of natives in
South Africa, where 1t is known under
the name of dahgha and causes many
crimes, the Buslmen and Hottentots
running amuck when saturated with
its hellish effects.-Hongkong Tele-
graph.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
A pisappolntlna Man.

When Prof. Charles Zueblin of Har-
ward was last in Kansas City he inn
mediately sought out L. II. Fiery, as
sistant manager OF the Coates House,
who was his boyhood friend. Tney
had played on the same college base
ball team and were chums at school.
One afternoon Mr.. Fiery and Prof.
Zeublin went to Evanston to play
rolf. The professor Is almost an ex-
pert at the game. He was constantly
addressed a. professor" Finally
Mr.. Fiery's caddie whispered to him:
rs he a professo, OF golf?"
"Oh, 10, my boy" Mr.. Fiery an
swered, hes a professor in univer-
sity."
The caCdie studied a moment and
then said. win a decided show of dis
appointment:
"Shucks! Is that all?"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
REGULARS and Volunteers,

There is less caddishness in the
United States Army than is to be
found in military forces elsewhere in
the world In England the Reservists
and the Teomanry are rather snubbed
at the instruction camps and the
manoeuvres by the regulars: at San
Antonio | saw 10 sign Of this.
Everywhere throughout the army
there has spread the spirit OF real
Eelpfulness for real comradeship with
the National Guard. The independ-
ence of State troops and regulars has
heen recognized at last, and in the
eact that this is so lies one exceeding
great encouragement for him who has
been doubtful OF the merits of our
military system az time when dan
ger possibly might threateH,-Col-
In bian Magazine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
Electricity in the Air.

We have comparatively new
trouble with Our teeth in which the
teeth loosen in the jaw without ap-
parent cause and drop out, leaving
the dentist in mystery. In these re-
cent years the general tendency to-
ward badness has been marked as
unusually apparent Are the electric
waves used night and day in wireless
telegraphy cause?
Prof Hensingmulled suspects they
may be. The effect OF eiectroiysis is
marked as It escapes from the cables
of a power station. II says that in
the sending OF a wireless message
only ono mile, that portion OF the elec-
trical energy used is only 100000
OOOths of the energy expended. The
rest goes into the air.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-07-17
Why He TrembIed.

A detachment of British soldiers
was about to attack tribe of rebel
Indian tribesmen, who awaited them
drawn up in battle order. A seasoned
old sergeant noticed a young soldier
fresh from home Visibly affected by
the nearness OF the coming fight. His
face was pale, his teeth chartered and
his knees tried hard to knock each
other out. 1t was sheer nervousness,
but the sergeant thought it was down
right funk.
"Callaghan," he whispered, "is it
tr,mblin' ye are for yer own dirty
skim"
'N.no, sergint." replied Callaghan,
making a brave attempt to still his
shaking limbs. "oIm trimblin' for the
inimy. They don't know Callaghans
here. London Ideas.