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New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
SHARED CAKE AND GUILT.

Thomas said mother, severely, some
ore mas taken q big piece of ginger cake
CIT ot the pantry"
Tommy bIushed e4ltlly
Oh. Thomas, she exclaimed, 4 didn't
.aiGE IL was in YOU"
l' amt all. replied Tommy, part Of it's
National Monthly.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
GAEKNAR Of BARODA
His MagnifiCenCe Depicted by an
English Vicar.
TIGER HUNTING BY PHONE
Has Palaces Without Number
and Furniture Of Silver
and Gold

OF the Gaekwar OF Barodd a great deal
has been heard during the last few months.
\ rather unpleasant conception Of his
hlEhnesss personality has been impressed
upon the public mind by recent events II
that impression is not only modified but
entirely removed by the volume published
by Hutchinson & co, entitled A Year
with the Gaekwar Of Baroda. il will not
be the fault Of the author. the Rev. Ed
ward ST Clair Weeden. sometime minor
canon Of Chester Cathedral and vicar OF
Canon ffrome" As he tells MS in a pref
ace. he has for nearly twenty years en-
loved the intimate friendship Of the Ma
haraja. and has travelled with him through
most Of the countries of Europe.
Some time IN the las, decade mot more
definitely mentioned. Mr. Wcedcn spent a
whole wear as the guest Of IFS highness,
and had as he tells Us, the time Of my
Nfe" lie expresses the fear that ha may
oe accused Of drawing too hat'erirg a por-
trait Of his host That is possible. for Mr..
Wseden writes "a courtier and when lie
expresses himself IN this way .t is difficult
10 take h.n quite seriously.
cone OF the most striking things about
the Maharaja is the extraordinary intiu-
ence which ne exercise on those around
him: he is the sun round which they all
reyoive. when he is In good health and
spirits every one is "a. and happy. when
he is anxious and depressed a general feel
ing OF depression prevails. ard when he is
in the light OF ;he hr,shtes. day seems
clouded and wa al, 90 about with lons
faces and hushed voices Luckily. h. cen
orally enjoys good health bat serious
illness some years ago has left him sub
iect to occasional attacks OF fevcrsI dis
order"
But the book although jt ma, err some
what on the side Of hyperhole where tN~
personality Of the Mahsraja is concerned,
sbounds IN bright and interesting de7crir-
tions OF Indian life and scenes The wagnf-
icenCe with which the Gaekwar the ruler
OF two millions Of men, end with 'a"a-
lous revenue a his disposal, is surround
ed lends itself TO description. Tn 0umsr-
Gus palaces which the Maharaja owns are
treated with ample justice by the author.
OF their domestic arrangements "e get
some intimate ghmpses.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
ASiS OF HIS BELIEF.

si-Ao-s-po yau ae!Ie,, .I long engage
Eert-.
.ncus-Sl.. The louaeg d man Is en-
hal'p ihe .ess umo C nas " ue married.
Philadelphia Record.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31


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New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
GRAND HOTEL HUNGARIA. BUDAPEST.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
BANKERS CONFER
 WITH HENRY KERN
Discuss Safeguarding of Cotton Bills of Lading-Delegates Pleased
 With Results

New York, January 11.-Representatives of various banking interests fin this city conferred today with MT. Kern, chair man of the Liverpool cotton bills Of lading committee, and James II. Simp- son, secretary of the European bankers committee, respecting the safeguarding Of cotton bills by means of bills supervised by the central bureal here. At the con clusion of the meeting the following state ment was issued:
 .'The gentlemen who were present at the meeting were satisfied that the frank exchange of views between the European repr esentatives and the exchange buy CTS will tend In no small degree to the removal of msapprehensions which have so long hampered the settlement of this yexed question. It is understood that the European delegates are well pleased with the result of the conference
 Messrs. Kern and Simpson, accompa- nied by Charles s. Haight, the legal rep resentative in this country of the Tor eien bankers and cotton buyers, will leave for Memphis tomorrow to take up The matter with southern cotton ship pers.
 The situation was discussed here today with the utmost good feeling. it was learned, but the more important bank ing interests showed no disposition, Il was said, to make further concessions to the foreign interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
THE UMBRELLA MAN
Life Slater Whose 5 Years of Life Have E Incidents Pat hos Joy Sorrow and Happiness and Tho NowM lends Umbrellas for Living
By LILY w. LYkES

employment in his younger days, when he proudly boasts now, few men of his weight could equal him in muscular prowess.
 Memories of the COW path days of Br- mingham, which he visited in 1887 for the first time finger with MT. Slater, and he delights to tell of the times that-the wilderness of Red Mountain fringed the portion of South Highlands that is now threatened with business enterprises.
 On April ,, 1909, he left New York city for Birmingham, walking all this distance, sleeping where best he might and earning few pence along the way from taking a stitch in a ripped um- brella cover or strengthening a broken umbrella rib. He arrived in this city on January ?, 19l0 and left again on Easter Monday. His record shows that he has walked from Baltimore to Wash ington in two days
 A few years past he worked his way to England on a cattle boat and when he journeyed on foot to his old home he was told that his wife, eldest daugh- ter and one of his sons-in-law had died while he was absent In the states. This crushed the spirits of the old man, who had long since lost track of his family because his blindness prevented his read ing and writing. He made further ef- forts to locate his relations but to no avail. So he made the return trip on the cattle boat to the country of his adoption and has come again to Bir- mingham, which he likes very much be- cause of the climate
 He has managed to earn a livelihood while here and is very independent, inn patiently waiting until he can be at work again. Dr. Henckell and several other friends are planning. 10 establish him in a little umbrella shop near the parish house, but eventually he will go to the institution for old men maintained by the Little Sisters of the Poor at Mo- bile.
 It is the eve of the celebration of the Dickens centennial, and if all goes wei this old man, who is not unlike one ol the great authors creations, the grand 1 father of Little Nell. in his vitality ant
 wanderings, will be in this city on tha
 day, February ', unconscious perhaps O.
 the local tribute being given to his ia
 nous fellow countryman, who was borI
 just quarter of a century before hi. own time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
MULE EATS PIANO

New Orleans, January 17.-"Mule ate piano shipped. Send another next boat
 This message was received yesterday by a local piano house from an 'up tha river purchaser whose $500 musical in- stIument haG been forwarded by Mis- sissippi river steamboat. In it's usual pine box the piano was installed on the lower deck next to a lanky, sleepy looking mule, bound for the cotton delta of the upper bends. Although provided with plenty of corn, oats and hay, the animal ripped off a portion of the outer box, dis posing of six octaves of ebony and ivory keys and running the chromatic scale up to ''g' natural in the treble clef, or felt Hampers and hammers by the dozen, com pletely wrecking the melodous harp or the instrument.
 Steamboat Bill" stolzing fire under a boiler 20 feet away. said the mule must have had his foot on the soft pedal, as he did not hear note, nor did he take any coal for his diet.'
 When discovered the hybrid was gag ing with steady eye across the river at a grass covered levee. It will cost sS5o tc repair the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

Resting beneath the shelter of All Saints parish house until his declining years have gained renewed strength to again ply his trade of umbrella mendlng' is an old man of 70 summers, Francis Slater by name, who has been set adrift by fate and whose life story Is hiled with pathos. His walking record for the past four years is astonishing for one of his age, as he has calculated that since 1907 his footsteps have marked off S2oS miles in this country and England
 Dr. c. Henckell, rector of All Saints church. and parish house, discovered him A week or so ago i'll in his humble hV- ing quarters on lower Second avenue, and had him sent to St. Nincent's hospital, where he was kindly restored to better health by the Sisters of Charity. But as the hospital became crowded lew days since and the old umbrella re- nairer was much stronger, pr. Henckell doniciled him in the parish house, where he can sit all day and watch the neigh borhood children at their lessons or play and watch tho boys in their alter noon romps. He is an interesting char acter, expressing himself in the pure English and quaint diction of his native land and possessing a memory for dates that is most remarkable.
 One of his most cherished relics IS a card of membership of the Big Four lodge 1 Of the Amalgamated Association of Iron,
 Steel and Tin Workers of America, given
 to him some years ago while he was
 engaged at his earlier profession as boil
 ermaker The ink writing on the card
 has almost faded into ilegibility and the
 frayed edges bear mute testimony to the
 many displays and handings. The iron
 foundres of Pittsburg, Pa, offered him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
PURSE IS SWITCHED
Mrs. T. D. Parke Victim of Robber
 Late Yesterday Afternoon

The purse of Mrs. T. D, Parke, 1St4 Avenue K, was snatched from her hand at Eleventh alley and Twenty first street. south, late yesterday afternoon. The purse contained S65 in checks and s5 in currency.
 Mrs. Parke stated that as she was coming down Twenty-first street a tall man rushed from the alley, seized her purse, wrested it from her and then darted back into the alley. She states that she cannot tell whether or not the man was white or negro, as it was dark and the act was committed so quickly.
 She immediately notified the police and Detectives Mcdonald and Nation were assigned to the case. They have in- vestigated 1t and state that they have several suspects in view but have not been able to reach any definite con clusion regarding the identity of the purse snatcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
ACCOUNTS AND VOUCHERS OF
 BUTLER OFFICIALS EXAMINED

Montgomery, January 16.-(special)- Accounts and vouchers in the offices of seven Butler county officials, in so far as they relate to the state, were this afternoon reported upon to Governor O'Neal by Assistant Examiner of Public Accounts Charles L. Towne. The ac- counts are generally found to be cor rect, though several errors are reported upon. Most of these were corrected.
 w. T. Daniel. sheriff of Butler county, was found to have kept his accounts correct, though the suggestion was made by the examiner that The, like his pred ecessor, failed to keep proper and suffi- cient records The examiner states that the sheriff at once compiled with all sug- gestions as soon as they were made to him.
 w. s. Watson, ex-sheriff of the county, is criticised for having kept no fee books. The examiner charged back to him all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
ESTATE DISPUTE
 TAKEN ID COURT

Washington, January 1.-The dis pute in California over the right of Italian consuls to settle the estate of Italians dying in America without wills was submitted today to the supreme court of the United States for decision. Italy claims the right by virtue of treaty rights conferred upon Argentina.
 Treaties with both countries will be involved in the decision.
 The issue arose over the right of an Italian consul to settle the estate of Giueseppe Chic, an Italian. This right, 1t Is claimed, was accorded Ar genuine Republic consuls by treaty In 1853, and the Italian government has contehded for the same right under favored nation clause" of a treaty of 1878. It was stated that practically every foreign nation with consuls in America would take advantage of the Argentina treaty. Frederic R. Coudert, for the Italian government, contended that it gave the consuls the right to settle the estate. He claimed courts in Massachusetts, New York, Alabama and Ohio have decided similar cases in favor of the consuls.
 California counsel argued that the federal government has no power to make a treaty interfering with local government
 MT. Coudert said international "de- cency' almost demanded of the United States a recognition of the treaty rights of Italian consuls. It was suggested that the rights of American consus abroad might be cut down if the Cali fornia decision was upheld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
How Wrinkles Are
 Caused-and Removed
lFrom American Homo. ]

ssWhy did no one think or this be- fore?" writes a clear-thinklhg readef' sWrinkles are caused by the skin be- coming loose. Obviously the remedy is I'd tighten the skin. Equally it Is ob- yious that the only thing which will tighten the skin is powerful astrin- gent.
 ..Now, it is well known that the only powerful astringent which is abso- lutely harmless and beneficial as well, is pure powdered saxolite. obtainable from any druggist. Dissolve one ounce in half pint of witch hazel. Bathe the face in it daily and-behold! The result is almost magical. The skin be- comes firm and smooth, the face feels snug, comfortable and solid, instead of loose and flabby Simple, isn't it? As I asked-why did no one think of it before?
 "One should be careful, however to use no other astringents than pure sax olite, as the former do no good and are really injurious more often than AVGs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
FOUND NOT GUILTY
 OF SELLING WHISKY

Anniston, January 17.-(Special)- John Toney, who was arrested several days ago and given hearing before Recorder Green Tuesday morning on a charge of violating the prohibition laws. was not guilty, according to the decision rendered by the recorder Wednesday, holding that inasmuch as the booze owned by Toney was cap tured in his buggy, he could not be legally punished for violating the law. Henry Moloch, who was arrested at the restaurant of George Jebeles on Tenth street, was fined S100 and costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Blanche Bates

Without one dissenting word, the entire press of New York city pronouncec Blanche Bates performance of 'Roxana' in "Nobody's Widow one of the most de- liciously conceived expositions of histrionic artistry disclosed here in many a day, and the enormous and distinguished au- dences who have greeted this talented player wherever she has played, attests to the universal popularity of this yer dict. The production emphasizes to the smallest detail the wonderful care and distinction which David Belasco ncorpor- ates into all his productions. MISS Bates return engagement to the Jefferson is Tor tonight only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
 MUST BE DRAUGHTY

Washington, January 17.-So many colds have developed among White House or ficials recently that the government ma chincry moved slowly today and visitors who tramped to the executive offices over snow covered streets found the low gran- 3te building shrouded in somnolent calm.
 President Taft, recovering from slight cold. remained in his study to work Sec retarv Hilles was at home in bed con- valescent, and the newest addition to the office force, Assistant Secretary Allen. was al home battling with what threat ened to develop into an attack or Ia grippe. Only Assistant Secretary Forster sYas. sn hand to sit with decorum on lhe White House lid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Oh, How | Itched!

What long nerve-racking days of constant torture-what sleepless nights of terrible agony-itch-itch- con stant itch, until 1t seemed that I must tear off my very skin=then-
 Instant relief my skin cooled soothed and healed.
 The very first drops of D.D.D. Pre- scription for Eczema stopped that awful itch instantly: yes, the very moment D.D.D. touched the burning skin the torture ceased. A 25c bottle proves it.
 D.D.D. has been Known for years as the only absolutely reliable eczema remedy, for 1t washes away the disease
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
NORTHERNERS COME
 TO SUNNY SOUTH

Bay Minette, January 17.-(Special)- An excursion, crowded with land seek CTS from the north who have sought warmth and relief from the extreme cold weather of their home land came in over the Louisville and Nashville railroad this afternoon, several sections being neces- sary to handle the passengers. The most of those who arrived are looking for location while some have come south for tbe purpose of taking possession of lands they have already purchased, while still ol IS are uown just 10 get out of the cold. r 's |
 iTvr7y.l
 Articles of incorporation of the Prince ton Plantation company, incorporated of Princeton, Ill, have been filed with the judge of probate of this county. The company is composed entirely of Prince ton capital and will have it's headquarters at Robertsdale, this county, with it's branch office in Illinois.
 siderable work on their forces at the present time. repairing the washes in the roads and filling up the holes that were torn in them during the recent wet spell. In many places the roads have been changed from their usual course be- cause of the holes and waters and many forces of men are employed through out the county fixing the low places and regarding the places where the roadbed has been washed badly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

fees collected by him from the state. amounting to s1o5.5Os. As circuit clerk of Butler county, which position w. S. Wat son, now holds, the accounts of the. office are declared to be in fairly good shape. although attention was called to the fact that the official failed to keep reverse and direct index of all record books in the office. The failure was at once corrected
 Accounts in the office of Tax Collector R. E. Peagler are decfared to have been correct, as were the accounts and books in the office of Probate Judge H. D. Lampley. Judge Lampley is highly praised for his neat accounts, which are called models. The books of A. w. Met calf, tax assessor were found correct in every particular.
 w J. Nicholson, ex-circuit clerk, is shown, through error, to have paid over to the treasurer of the county S270. which should have been paid to the state. The error was corrected. The eX-clerk is also shown to have overcharged the state $7.9), which error was likewise corrected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
WANT LIBRARIES
 IN RURAL SCHOOLS

Montgomery, January 1l-(Special) )- That the financial horizon of the state Of Alabama is expected to be cleared by March 1 to such an extent as to allow the states appropriation for rural schools to be made and to permit the in stitution of school libraries, is the an- ment of education. One hundred dollars is available for each rural school under the laws of the state for library pur- poses. Each county that avails itself of the appropriation must itself appropr ate S10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18

germs and leaves the skin as clear and healthy as that of a child.
 All other druggists have D.D.D. Pre- scrlption-go to them if you can't come to us-but don't accept some big profit substitute.
 But if you come to our store we are so certain of what D.D.D. will do for you that We offer you a full size bottle on this guarantee.-If you do not find that 1t takes away the itch AT ONCE, 1t costs you not a cent. Collier Drug Co, Birmingham; ". D. Taylor, Drug gist, Bessemer; Lewis Drug Co.,, Besse- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Ahorn Onera Company

Music lovers here and in surroundns cities and towns are showing more lh- terest in the coming of the Aborn English Grand Opera company to the Jefferson theatre next Friday than in any other musical event for some time to come, on account Of the reputation this organiza- ton has established, and the rarity Of grand opera presentations in this part oi the country. It will present 'Ill Trova- tore'' at the matinee and "Madam But terfly" Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
FIRE AGAIN BREAKS
 IN OSAKI, JAPAN

osaki, Japan, January f,-Fire broke out again last night in the southern dis tricts of the city, but the outbreak was of a much less serious nature than that which occurred yesterday morning. The flames were extinguished before midnight,
 The damage occasioned by yestrday confjaSration amounts to $15,0OOOOO. Thir- ty-one thousand people rendered homeless nra heinz provided with shelter in the public buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
LOUISIANA BANKS
 SHOW AN INCREASE

Shreveport, La, January 17.-A compi lation by State Bank Examiner Young, announced last night, shows that at the close of business December 2S, 1911, the resources of the POS state banking insttu- tions of Louisiana totalled Sl27, ,O60. .03. This is an increase for the year aggre- gating $7.647,377.92, according to the table Deposits showed an increase of $5725, 972. 91 for the year. Over half of the increase was shown by the IA New Orleans state banks, whose resources for 1911 aggregated $S0. .622 26424. or an increase of s4,157, O6.t9 for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
SANDERS AND PUJO'S
 EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

Washington, January 17.-Representa- tive Pujo and Governor Sanders of Louis- jana, candidates at the democratic pri- mary elections January 23 to succeed Sem ator Foster, filed beated statement of their expenses with the secretary of the Senate today
 Representative Puio received no contri- buttons. Governor Sanders received Sl929 in contributions.
 Other candidates, Representative Bras sard and Representative Ransdell, had previously filed their statements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
SNOWSTORM PELTING
 THE BRITISH ISLES

London, January IA snowstorm pelt- Ing the British Isles is creating havoc along the coast. Many small vessels are reported ashore Railroads in the north ern districts are locked. An unidenti- fled three masted schooner foundered with all hands aboard near Peterhead. The steamer Ashgrove was driven onto tho sea wall at Methil. Four of her men were swept away. It is feared the gen eral loss of life will be heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
"Passion Play" at Orpheum

Oberammergau, of the Passion Play, will be the Orpheum's offering next week. with Mir Henry Ellsworth, the famous traveller, as the lecturer. MT. Ellsworth has the only authorized views of this fa- nous religious spectacle, and he pre- sents them in 3O4 properly colored plates, accompanied by his lecture on "Ober- armmergau, Its People and Their Passion Plav of 1910'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Miss Billie Burke

Miss Billie Burke is to be seen m Ihe Runaway at the Jefferson theatre on Tuesday evening, January B. Colette Irondelle. the heroine of this delightful play. stands for the spirit of ingenious youth inspired by the awakening sense of ambition and romance to break through the bonds of narrow tradition into the freedom and joy of life. And Miss Burke realizes the character completely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
Used Mails to Defraud

Mobile, January 17.-Willam l.. Jones, ur., was convicted in the United States district court here today of using the mails to dcfraud on the third and fourth count of the indictment. The indictment Mas brought about through land schemes pr Chestang. Jones was arrested about D year ago at Biloxi, Miss, and brought to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-18
CAMPAIGN COST
 HALBERG NOTHING

Washington, January 17.-John Halberg, socialist candidate for Congress at the Arizona primaries, today filed the fo- lowing statement as his expenses with the secretary of the Senate:
 Dear Sir: This is statement of my expenses as socialist candidate for Con- gress in Arizona. My expenses were none. Yours truly, JOHN HALBERG."