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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05
TELLS OF TITANIC MESSAGE
special Dispath to the New York Her

special DlSpbtn " thS 3SSW A~An ~~~A
aid
What purports to be the last message
from Maj. Archibald w. Butt, United
states army, President Taft's military aid,
who was lost In the Titanic disaster, was
picked up IN bottle off Block Island and
now is In tho possession of w. Fl. Jones
of No. 1o44 Madison avenue in Pater-
son, n. j. This statement was made here
today by Joseph Aiken, who said the note
read:
April IS, mid ocean-Help-on raft
Titanic sinkIng-no water or food.
MAJOR BUTT"
The message was written on wireless
blank Of the steamship Titanic, according
to Aiken. With him aboard = sailing
vessel when he found the bottle, he said.
we're Jones and A. ]. Loran of New York.
The men did not show the note to any
one, and persons hero who are familiar
with the history of the tragedy and who
we're acquainted with Major Butt are In
elined to doubt Its authenticity. They
say Major Butt would not have put the
word Major" to his signature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Senator Root calls the opponents of Will
lam Howard Taft IAN an irreconciliable
minority" The nature of that minority
ing Of November 6. Mr.. Root should get
them in detail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

President Taft should consult Tama Jim
Wilson and his justly famous benzoate of
soda when he undertakes the ancient act
of preserving the constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05
4 the Kansas city Journal.

From the Kansas City Journal.
Seems to me your town is overrun with
fies,' asserted the visitor in Plunkville.
Cant be- declared the loyal citizen.
mo flies would dare hang around Punk
vile with the daily paper3 full Of diatribes
against them"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Henry Clews in his Saturday Review
says in part:
1.-The United states seems to have taken
in mother nature as a special partner,
and once more the country promises to be
favored with good haryests. If present
calculations are realized we shall garner
a 7O0,oe0,ooo bushel wheat crop, 100000
600 bushel corn crop aad 1.eco,00o.0oo
bushel oat crop. The Weld of potatoes
and hay is also likely to be considerably
ahead OF last year. The total value of
these five crops is estima ted at s. ,Co0.-
ooc. or about $4,000, coo ahead OF last year.
In all probability the aggregate of all
agricultural wealth produced this year
will he about ss.0oO, 100000 as against S.,
eco, ooo, 900. the figures of the department
OF agriculture last year. What this an
nual production Of new wealth means to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05
FAvoRs ELEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

From the washington star.
That man admits that he doesn't know
much about the tariff and finance"
Yep replied Farmer Corntosnsl.
That's why I'm soin' to vote fur him.
The other fellers know so much 1 can't
ketch up with them. Mebbe this one will
study up an explain em to me as hs
goes along .sUr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

President Taft has thus far refused to
recognize the republic of China. He is SO
reactionary he dislikes to see such inno-
vations as those that occurred in Por-
tugal and China.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The electric fans in the House of Repre-
sentatives are stronger than the hot air
produced on the floor, and members are
acquiring at convenient periods rheuma-
tism and neuralgia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The Taft acceptance ceremonies were
held over the embamed body of a con-
stitution which is held TO justify the pro-
lection Of manufacturers profits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

This suspense is awful. Who will be
the nominee of the bull moose party? The
problem racks the nerves and also the
sense OF humor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Upon Mr.. Taft's shoulders has fallen, 1t
appears, the task Of preserving the re-
public and the constitution from the view
point OF the interests,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05
THE JOB DODGER

From the Kansas City Journal,
MY good man. they need laborers badly
in the next town.
Thanks for the warning. boss. IA
make a detour."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The British Titanic report shows that
the disaster just had to happen, and no
one was named that was to blame
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Governor Wilson'S experience ON a yacht
at sea will be an aid when he takes COM
mand of the Mayfower.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Bosses Barnes and Penrose will at any
rate stand by Mr.. Taft. Comparatively
few others will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

this country may be estimated when it is
remembered that the capital stock OF all
the railroads in the United States is
placed at IS. 470.o00.ooo. An increase of
$500, 100000 In agricultural products in a
single year cannot but be a powerful stint
ulus TO business.
Bankers in all portions of the west
are agreed that the crop situation is sat-
isfactory, that business is in moro prom
Using condition than for several years past
and that the business men of he interior
have decided to eliminate politics from
their calculations. This is practical ex-
preston of increased confidence based
upon the positively improved intrinsic con-
ditions. The cotton crop seems likely
to fall below early expectations. hut the
Weld will. nevertheless, be large, and
planters are securing prices which afford
good profits. The south enjoyed excep-
tional prosperity last year and is not ike
ly to fall behind seriously during the
next 70 morths. August is usually
month of deterioration. 50 a moderate
falling off in condition neea cause no
surprise in the final reports.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Rosenthal is actually dead, but the new
York police do not seem to know it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

A iimswinger is frock coat out of
place and date. There is no other kind
OF frocl coat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Mobile keeps step with Birmingham Yin
games won and lost
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

August should not try to indulge in freak
weather. Just plain old summer time Is
good enough.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

Labels on suitcases are not encouraged
in this country. 1t Is foreign fad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05
Going to Rome

Joseph A. Tomerlin of Birmingham, who
graduated with high honors at Mount st.
Mary's colleges Emmitsburg, Nd, last
June, will go to Rome next month TO study
for the priesthood. He has. intended max
ing his. Theological studies at Emmitsburg'
but he has gladly accepted the offer OF
Bishop Allen to send him TO Rome
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

All are on a level in 10 cent theatre.
No one sits there in a second class seat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The jingoes say that even the children
are now crying for two battleships.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The schoolmaster in politics is gaining
ground daily over the bosses and politi-
cians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The coIoners convention is probably as
thoroughly stean-rollered as its. prede-
cessor was.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

It is now claimed that the side that
owns the steam roller uses it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

The Monroe doctrine is able to come
back even when least expected and least
justified
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-05

This suspense is awful. Who will be
the nominee of the bull moose party? The
problem racks the nerves and also the
sense OF humor.
The British Titanic report shows that
the disaster just had to happen, and no
one was named that was to blame.
----s- -
Governor Wilson'S experience on yacht
at sea will be an aid when he takes COM
mand of the Maynower.
Bosses Barnes and Penrose will at any
rate stand by Mr.. Taft. Comparatively
few others will.
A timswinger Is frock coat out of
place and date. There is no other kind
OF frocE coat.
August should not try to indulge in freak
weather. Just plain old summer time is
good enough.
The coloners convention is probably as
thoroughly steain-rollered as its. prede-
cessor was.
t-ss------
The Monroe doctrine is able to come
back even when least expected and least
justified.
The schoolmaster in politics is gaining
ground daily over the bosses and politi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
VERMONT NOTES.

Bennington Is the first town In that
county to start on the State road. AS laid
out the road will run absolutely straight
for 1000 feet with not over a two per
cent. grade
After hearing at South Royalton
Tuesday, the Vermont public service COM
mission will order the adjustment OF Ave
grade crossings over the Central Vermont
railway IN the village ny tho building Of
an overpase The estimated est OF the
work is $20.0O0
Circumstances surrounding TIE fire. IN
the house. OF Frank Bitterly in R-t.ard
Monday night have led the city authort1ea
70 Investigate. The fire chief Is of the
oDintoa that the destruction Of he prop
erty WAS deliberately planned by some
one anc has notified -he co-rr.tss'orer OF
public safety.
Edward Walker. nine~y ear-old SOC or
Clinton J. Walker of Brstteboro. was
drowned Monday afternoon in the trout
pool IN Whe.atone hrook back OF Hreith &
Hunts fAntUry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

New York. May Is.
FLOUR-6teady, fair trade. Receints.
2.1W; shipments, 143.
WHEAT-Spot easy; No. red s1.24l.
C. l. f. domestic basis to arrive and ex.
port xL24h o. l. I. f. o. b. afloat to arr1ve.
NO l Northern Duluth nNk Z. O. b
afloat. Futures easy under more active
selling. on favorable reports on the proq.
ress OF the growing crop. and lower mar
kets abroad. closing laatc net lower
May closed sl.22. July t1.167sar. l7M, closed
81 Bss; Sept $.1l. Receipts. 4s9, 200, shin
ments, $1,000.
CORN-Spot firm. Exports, s7x Z. n
b. afloat. Futures, nominal.
OATs-spot steady. Futures nominal.
Receipts 1850
PORK-Firm.
LARD-Ftrm. Middle west. SO sodp1o. 90:
refined firm; compound steady.
! SU4AR-Raw steady. Muscovado 50
test $3.42, centrifugal rs test s3e2; mo-
iasses SO test $317. Refined steady.
| COFFEE-The market for coffee fu
lures opened steady unchanged 70 a
points higher on scattered buying: ruled
rather dull, but turned active and easier
during the afternoon under liquidation
closing easy net 10 to ~ points net lower
Sales $4,000 bags. May 1897: June sls a.
July sl347; Aug. 1880; Sept sls.s3, Oct.
s13.s2; Nov. 1881; Dec $3.50; Jan. and
Feb. $3.50, March and April 1882.
Spot coffee steady: Rio No 7, 1iAc;
Santos. No. 4, l67tc; mild coffee quiet;
Cordova, 16Gplshc
TOES-Firrn. Bermuda, new bbl,
s6.0ods5o; Florida. new. white. Dbl, ssG
1850
CABBAGES-Steady and unchanged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
TROLLEY WITHOUT TRACKS
Cars Ase Connected with Oxerhe I'd
Wire~-Run Over street Paving.

iFrOm the Municipal JOLrnaL)
Two somewhat uhusual transportation
systems are to be sound At Los Angeles,
Gala trackless trolley and three In
cline railways which lead to various billy
| se5tio,s. The tracltless trolley Is said to
be the only one Of its kind IN toe coun-
try and consists OF the regular overhead
wfrsA but no tracks. the cars running on
the ore4nasy street paving. The cars are
entirely different from the regulation
| street car; In fact, the first TO be installed
was a rebuilt automobile, equipped with
tho proper electrical apparatus and two
| overhead rods to connect with the wires.
The two cars in use at The present time
resemble an omnibus. have a capacity OF
sixteen passengers ard are furnished with
a steering wheel IKE that used on autos
They run ur, the winding road known az
, Laurel Canyon. connecting newly open
81 tract with the city ana meeting the
regular car lines. The road is only few
miles long, but is so winding and steep
that It was considered moro economical
| to avoid the use Of tracks. and this Is OF
cor siderable advantage to the automobile
traffic along that road. The cars turn
out readily to avoid passing vehicles and
are q complete succass The fare Is ter
cents, and the expenses are light. only
tho driver being required for car
Tho incline railroads are still shorter
Two Of chem run from the business dis
trtct to the adjacent heights known as
Bunker HILL" thicltly settled apart
ment house district. The distance 10 only
one block but the grade IL very steep
Tho faro Is only one cent for commuters
five cents for single fare. or three per-
sons in a party for ten oents Some OF
the hotels on the hill give tickets to theil
patrons. These roads operate by caple
whioh dt1Sho ttt eazs a. Aha ton o. M
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
THE MAI. CARRIER HURRIED.

1t was on an occasion when Presi.
dent OF the United States was making
swing around the country. man who
| was carrying the mail on weekly route
between a Missouri county seat town and
a little postoffice out a. a country store
came dashtng madly down the road In
the direction OF the town, \ farmer whd
saw him coming and wondered at his
great haste hailed him and said;
whats the matter. Unison? What's
your great hurry this morning."
Hurry" Jimson repeated why
don't YOU know the President is to ha
in town to-day"
| "Oh, see" the farmer replied, You
want to get there in time to see him.
ITS not that that makes me hurry"
| 1T ante
mo sir! You may not know ii. but
this working for the government ia
mighty ticklish business. and man
has got to be awful careful. or he'll
lose his Job. Now suppose the President
gets off the train down there and asks
about me and amt there. and he finds
out I'm late Don't you see there'd he
trouble right off. and l might be asked
to resign
| II see"
YES sir. SO amt taking no chan.
ces. When the President steps off this
train and asks the crowd where is Jim-
SOM I'm going to be there so l can
step right out and say. Here am
sir kansas City Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
F. D. ABERNETHY.

dangerous concentration appears to be-
necessary Lately It has become possible
to prepare pure ozone and to investigate
Its physiologic properties. Prof. Leonard
Hill and DR., Martin Flack Of London find
that "a concentration as little as ono per
Il 100000 Ia irritating to the respiratory
tract. Exposure for two hours to a con-
centration of l5 to 20 per 100000 Is not
without risk to life
The concentration OF ozone necessary to
kill baciin would also kill Tissues In which
they OCCUR. There 10 no harm In breath.
Ing weak concentrations Of ozone Ozone
In somewhat higher concentrations Zone
per AQ0oNool ra6y tAva ;aema yalxA but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
THREE BISHOPS TO RETIRE.
The Revs. Warren, Moore and Medley
Of Methodist Episcopal Churcr.

Minneapolis. Mimi. May l5.-Bishops
Henry w Warren of Denver. David II.
Moore Of Cincinnati and Thomas T. Nee
ley of Sew Orleans. at the close of the
present general conference OF the Metho-
dis, Episcopal Church vii. retire from
active work IN the church. the confer
ence 10 "cc.ulns II: ballet taken to-
day. The vote was:
Bishop Narrcn-For retirement Az;
against 3ii
bishop Moore-FO- retirement ga;
| against, 90.
Bishop Neelcy-Tor retirement 1876;
againoI 29l.
Bishop Warren, who often has been
caMea tne Abraham Lincoln of religious
Ire" nas spent % years in active ministe-
rial work 90 OF which he has been O
bishop. Bishop Moore. who attained the
rank of lieutenant colonel during the
Civil War. has been IN che ministry since
1S6O and has been IN his present Office
Cor V years Bishop Neeley entered the
ministry IT. 1896 and has hold the Office
of bishop for eight years.
When the episcopacy committee to-
day recommended retirement Of Bish-
ops Warren and Moore but recon-
msnded nothing concerning Bishop
Medley and advocated the taking of a
ballot by the delegates on all three
| the conference Immediately was in al
Cproar. During the speeches which en-
sued applause and Kisses often mingled
and the climax came when the Rev
Frank Cole Of the Arkansas delega.
ton. before the vote was taken, charg
ed that the tellcrs were electioneering
accusing even the Rev. Thomas Ma
son of his own delegation. Mr.. Ma
son, however. declared that the re-
mark had been made only in a 1okinl
manner and the conference ordered al
reference TO the AFFAIR stricken from
the records.
1t is said that the episcopacy committe,
had a majority In the recommendation o.
the retirement Of Bishops Warren ant
Moore but that the vote on Bisho,
Medley stood 10s to los.
Kisses FOR CHANCELLOR DAY
Chancellor James r. Day Of syracus,
University was Kissed svhen, In a speech
favoring the non retirement of any bishop
ne intmated that the episcopacy com
mttee had within it so many candidate
for bishop that there might be a suspicion
that the three were retired in order tina
new men might take their places Hi
statement was bitterly attacked from tn
floor.
The cpiscopacy committee will repor
tomorrow concerning the number OF new
bishops recommended for election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
GRAIN STATISTICS.

Total clearances or wheat ana foul
werc equal to $1,000 bu. Primary res
ceipts We're $4,000 bu. compared witr
4l5.00C bu. the corresponding day year
ago. Estimated receipts for tomorrow;
Wheat 70 cars: corn leo cars; oats lS
cars; hogs. 1900 head.
BUTTER--Steady Creameries. 2eg2c;
diaries, 23GGc.
EGGS-Steady. Receipts, 5000 cases
al mark. cases included 1919: ordinary
firsts. 16iac: tirsts, lSc-
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. Diaries. loa loiAc;
twins, l5,.diac. Young Americas l5al.c:
Long Horns. l5ai4c.
POTATOES-Steady. Receipts, 81 cars.
Wis, sl25ul2S Mich. and Mimi. $3.50
100
POULTRY-Iive steady. Turkeys, Fey
chickens, l4l2c.
VEAL~-Steady. 1ql2c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
MEDICAL VIEW OF OZONE.
Dournal OF American Medical Ass

(Journal OF American Medical Asso.
faith In the subtle and far-reaching eff
fects and the health giving virtues which
nave at one time or another been attrib-
uted to ozone has somehow been instiled
Into the popular mind. Seaside and noun
tain resorts alike have benefited by the
reputation OF 'ozone In the air. In the
neighborhoods involved The excusable
longing OF an ever-ailing population for
a stimulating atmosphere and for an ideal
antiseptic has led many to look hopefully
toward that substance which appears to
represent the acme OF the valuable prop
critics OF oxygen. The honest manufac-
turer ana the medicine faker have both
peen alsrt to avail themselves Of the op-
portunity for public service so that
'ozononiSers' and "ozonized" products
are displayed In abundance
The ozone question presents its facts as
wen ~ its hction, Ozone undoubtedly has
Rpth1p0o 0nNRAeA huk. Aon auoh affnnta a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16

incline, electric power being used for
driving the cable. There IS but one track,
with a turn out" in the middle Of the
course, where the ascending and descend
ing cars pass. One man operates the two
cars from station at the top, and also
receives the fares a feature of these
roads Is a rest pavilion. free to the public,
md an observation tower, which are APP
preciated by tourists. The company is
said to pay an exceedingly high rate Of
interest on the investment
The third Of the incline railways. and
the latest to be installed, was built TO
connect a newly opened real estate tract
on Mt. Washington with the regular
trolley line. 1t is about a quarter of a
mile long, but otherwise resembles the
short incline in the center of the town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-16
NEWS TOLD in BRIEF

lno ."'e Annie lcamans. actress, lest
nn est~se Of only $1,000.
President Taft intends to return to
the summer capital at Beverly about
July 1.
For the year ending October 81. 1911,
France collected In taxes on various forms
~ gambling the sum Of A,S26,O0o.
The wsl season mas begun at Panama
AID 1000 white employees will be laid OF
before tina end Of May.
The Paris weather bureau says the
spring of 1S12 has been the dryest In two
ane . half centuries.
Tho Interboroush RAPID Transit rorn-
pany o. New York has Increased the pay
Of ito employees The largest increase is
n motormen, l6 per cent
The last decision days of the Supreme
Court will be May q and June 3, after
which the court will adjourn until
October.
Now Hamburg American liner Imperator
will use oil as fuel. She will have II decks
md accommodate 5000 passengers.
Bots have been placed in Pittsbutg that
William J. Bryan will be the final
nominee Of the democratic convention at
Baltimore
Chancellor Of the Exchequer Lloyd
George has Informed deputation of
teachers that their pension retirement
would be increased by 81 100000 yearly.
The battleship Michigan leads the battle
ship fleet in all forms OF gun practice
this year, according to scores computed
by the navy department
Bradstreet's index number shows ar
advance in foodstuff prices Of 81 per
cent. from May /. 1911. to May l. 1912
and an increase Of 10 per cent since
April /. 1912.
The Boston American says that Presi
dent MacLaurin of the Massachusetts In
stitute Of Technology hopes to get ar
additional s3OT,oD for that institution
during the coming year
The Italian government has been eX.
lpermenting with wireless telephony. witt
result that conversation has been carried
on successfully over a distance of 16'
miles.
Charles Hawley, brother of the lat,
Edwin Hawley, and who inherited abou
S., O0OC 600 from the estate Of the railroad
magnate, is dead at his home at Chatham
There Is much unrest in the British
navy and sailors are threatening to or
ganize and strike to secure reforms tc
pay and punishments.
The municipal authorities of Rome hav,
decreed that no bread or rolls shall b,
served in restaurants until wrapped II
paper with the seal Of the bakery at
tached.
Sealers returned to NEWFOUNDLAND
say the North. Atlantic catch was on
Of the poorest In years owing to tn
abnormal ice conditions. The tota
catch was 175.12s seals. valued a
s32s,104.