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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
TWO COTTON MILLS ACCUSEF1 IF
 VIOLATING CHILD LAB0R Ll8 '.

 Montgomery. April 12.-(Special)-- The Lowe Manufacturing company of Huntsville and the Opelika cotton mn of Opelika will be prosecuted for vio- lation of the child labor law. The prose cutions will be the first in the his- tory of Alabama. Announcement to this effect was made Friday by w. H. Oates state prison and mill inspector. The i' spector declined to state the spef charges saying that would be res for the county solicitors, who the suits. Fines upon conviction Ean be $500 and subsequent convictions U n be punishable by hard labor sentences This is the beginning of state cam paign to prevent the employment of children in cotton mills, according to Oates.
 zack I Drake, solicitor of Madison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

Washington, April 12.-(Special) = As result of the instruction in mu- sic given in the public schools of St. Louis each graduate of the high schools of that city Is familiar with 50 grand opera choruses or selections from ora torios. in addition to wide range of less pretentious songs of merit. This work, which is observed with interest by officials of the United States bureau of education has been carried on in it's present form for five years. In tho course of this time a great chorus Of 2500 St. Louis school children, accom- panied by the Damrosch Symphony or chestra, sang with great success se- lections from classical compositions and music of the highest character. several orchestra-c choral concerts have been given jointly with the St. Louis Symphony orchestra, the vocal pieces being divided equally among three chorusess of about 400 children each. Among the composers represented in the repertoire of the St. Louis school children are Wagner. ofenbach, Bee thoven, Mendelssohn, Gounod, Verdi, Grleg and Costa
 The supervisor of music instruction in the St. Louis public schools said :: As early as the seventh grade chill dren are given selections from the cas- fer arrangements of oratories and grand operas, and from music of a like character, and training in such choruses Is continued through the high school. In this way we inculcate love and understanding of classical music with such good effect that among the S0.- 900 school children of St. Louis there are few advanced pupils who would not much rather sing fine music than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
RESUME TRA|NSBY
 NEXT TUESDAY

It was announced yesterday by the Frisco line management that indications pointed to the .reopening of the lines west of Memphis. which have been tied up on account of the flood situation In that city next Tuesday. It IS stated that tne through trains which have been discon- tinued will at that time be> enabled to pass through the country at present in undated.
 The officials of the company are workins night and day and are leaving no stone unturncd to relieve the tie up to traffic that has resulted from the flood.
 Train operations yesterday to Memphis continued without any great delays af- fecting the accommodation train How ever, the fast noon train schedule stands annulled every day until the situation improves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
CAPTAIN DEAN SAID
 TO BE IN EXTREMIS

Opelika, April Special )-Re- ports from the bedside of Capt. J. L.. Dean one of the most prominent citi- zens of the city, are to the effect that he is critically ill Captain Dean was stricken with Brght's disease and was taken to his bed last week Captain Dean has been slowly losing his strength and grave doubts are felt as to his recovery.
 Captain Dean is a member of the firm of Dean X Jones. insurance agents. He Is known all over the state as one of the most prominent Presbyterian workers in the synod of Alabama, and Is member of one of the most inn portant committees in the general as- sembly of the Southern Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Mortrnce Foreclosure snIe

Default having been made in the pay ment of the debt secured by mortgage executed to M T. Ormond on the 22d day of July, 1911, by O. H. Harris and trans ferred by the said M. T. Ormond to the Merchants Bank and Trust company of Tuscaloosa, said mortgage being record ed in the probate office of Jefferson coun- ty. Alabama, in book 637, records of deeds, on page 35. tffe undersigned will sell under the power in said mortgage on Sat- urday, the 4th day of May, 1912, at the courthouse of Jefferson county. state of Alabama, during the legal hours of sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash the following described real es- tate lying and being in said county and state:
 Lot II, block s. according to the map and survey of the property of the Central Park Land company, recorded in vol. 6, on page 42.
 MERCHANTS BANK AND TRUST CON-
 PANY, Transferee.
 M. T. Ormond, Attorney. 4-6-St-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
EXPRESS COMPANIES
 ARE INDICTED

Buffalo. April 12.-Two indictments |against the American Express com |pany and one against the Adams Ex- press companay were returned here to- day by the federal grand jury The indictments against the American accuses that company of overcharg- ing in 10 specific cases. The maximum penalty is fine of s50o0 for each of fense. Tho indictment against thu Ad- ans Express company charges that . rebate was allowed shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
MONTCOMER|ANSTO HAVE MASS MEETING Meet Monday to Enlist In- terest in Campaign for
 School Fund

Montgomery, April 12.-(speeial.)-A mass meeting will be held on Monday, April l5, for the purpose of enlistng in- terest in the campaign inaugurated in ths city for the raising of a fund to in sure the operation of all departments in the public schools of the city during I91e-13 Business men all over the city have given their approval to the moves ment and 1t is expected that the cam 'paign will result in the raising of thou sands of dollars to aid the cause of educa- ton in the city next session.
 The various women's clubs of the city will Also hold mass meeting on Monday. at which time a campaign will be inaug- urated by them to assist in raising funds for public school purposes.
 It is desired to raise sl2,5c0 to augment the appropriation of ss7,5oo, made by the city commission for public school pur- poses in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

county, has uftt' Ha eed fin the CT 4ea eanu- factnrir afr Lng ar ranged .he ~ AEAI.isf tH Opelika cottc ana see says :. A. sam for E.tti os fee u1i i'ity, will be tstfAetet rluE a tt once.
 1ue la riit ta talking in the utars, dfsiafft oaa, I've have prac- aee4 1u dasion and plead .sa W rass but that is now a
 hf We have been lenient tceu u5 faN dinst child labor in this sfe haF en rather new and we h4s shed to work a hardship tn fhz Ators of establishments over which department has control"
 4l faf $ from the office of the state prisan and cotton mill inspection de- partment are that the campaign against the employment of children will oe pushed in all parts of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
AMERICANS WILL
 QUIT ON APRIL 17

Mexico City. April 12-American cngi- neers and conductofs will leave the Ma tional railways in a body on April H. E. P. Curtis. vice presidest of the Order of Railway Conductors. and Assistant Grand Chief F. Corrigan of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers, left for the United States tonight. having failed to effect any agreement with the railway managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of stockhoIders, Meeting


 Notice of StockhoIders' Meeting Notice is hereby given that meet ing of the stockholders of the DeSoto Coal Mining and Development company, a corporation, has beeI duly called by the board of directors of said company, to be held at the office of said com pany, No. 614 Brown Marx building, III the city of Birmingham, Ala, on the 25th day of April, 1912, at o'clock D. m., and that such meeting will be held at said time anu place to con- sider fsld vote upon the issue by tho said company of it's negotiable gold bonds, in amount not exceeding one hundred and fifty t<ousand dollars $150, 0,000.00), for the purpose of re- tiring the bonds of the company now outstanding and for It's other corpor- ate purposes; and also to consider and vote upon the execution of a mort gage or deed of trust upon all it's property, real and personal, inc1ud- ing it's leasehold estate and all its cor porate rights and franchises. or such parts thereof as to the stockholders may seem best to secure the payment of said issue of bonds.
 act such other business as may be ments to its bylaws.
 DE. SOTO COAL MINING AND DEVEL- OPMENT COMPANY,
 By B. C. STEVENS
 President JAS. A. WORSHAM,
 Secretary. 3-o3- 4t-sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ORDONE CENT 4 WORDONE CENT 4 WORDONE CENT 4 WORDS

HATEs-One cent n word dayJ no ad. taken for less snnn 25c for first inser- ton. Cnsh must accompany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

you will list your vacant rooms with Brown. Why not today? II get results" for you. Brown, AIS Farley Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

FOR stenographic piece work. apply sol Empire Bldg. or call Bell phone Main 627; good work at modearte prices.
 2=17-f f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
PLUMBING

PLUMBING and acetylene lighting J. NJ Wright & Co.,. 1710 1st avenue. north. Both phones 14.
 3-16-1- m sa- su- tu- tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

FITZGERALD- GRAVES co.
 Roofing, heating and sheet metal con- tractors. We repair slate. metal and composition roofs. Shop1Fulenwide Building Material Co, East Birming- ham, Phones. Bell 531; Peoples 400.
 12-7 7-th-sa- tu- 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
WANTED--AGENTS

WANTED-AGENT
 
 AGENTS wanted everywhere Easy. sell ing S5 proposition, S25 daily easily made. Particulars free Suwannee Importing Co.,, Desk s, Live Oak, Fla. 4-6-3t-sat EARN independent income at home in spare time; no canVassing Send for free particulars. J. C. Scott Specially Co, Dept l. South Pittsburg, Tenn.
 4-6-St-sat below factory cost; 12o new check pro- teoters,. sell for s60; 12o new pencil sharp eners, sell for s30; with Illustrated cir culars. self selling envelopes, all for $l7. Write quick for appointment. pr. G., 230S ith avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
CLEANING AND DRESSING

CALL Towles & Everett for dry cleaning and dying. Bell 29S6. 1854; Peoples l645.
 253 3-16-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
-7777777
 FARM LANDS

WE have hundreds of farms for sale
 and exchange. Write for list. It
 costs you nothing Ingram Realty Co, Empire Bldg, Birmingham 4-10-l0t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

WE repair all makes of stoves with ex- perienced help Robert Prowell Stove Co.,. 9l3 North 2oth street. 7-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ONE CENT 4 WORD

RA.TEs--onc cent n word day; no ad
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

MANTED-To buy 100G calves. Southern Market Co. Both phones CPS. We pay the best prices. 2-l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
WANTED

WE grind old style razors, knives. clip pers shears, lawn mowers, safety razor blades, ground better than new, 9 cents
 dozen. Mail your blades. Robert Prov
 ell Stove Co., Birmingham, Ala. I-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
WANTED-HELP
RifsiNEsS CHANGES

@~-~~<S~~-~~ WILL trade acreage for fire Insurance
 stock. What have you and how much? No Watts Bldg 4-1o-5t STOCK COMPANIES INCORPORA1 ED. We bid 10 offer entire ailotmcnts of stocks or bonds for corporation. l. N. Seehrest X Co, Investment Bankers. NNhit1- Rlde-. RuffalO. l.lo-ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
RATEs--One cent word a dayJ no ad.
 taken for less than @5c for first inser- ton. cnsh must accompany order.

MISCELLANEOUS O-YOUR-BOND. M'DAvID-TERRY & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS, sure headers; $1.40 per 1000, delivered;
 count guaranteed. Write for price sweet potato slips. Sea Island Plant and Seed Co.,. Meggetts. s. C. 3-2673lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
FOR SALE

TTAGH-1 WIIH ALAN JEMfSoN.
 Bell 100, Peoples 61. 6-s-tf l BUY, sell and exchange real estate. J. NJ Gibson, 4O9 Empire Bldg. 12-24-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05
Better Go Slow

THOSE Greaers down in NcNico ought lot 20 be sending word
yer the line that ii there is any American invasion there. every
American in Mexico will be killed
That j.. bad kind OF talk Il indulge in fr several REASONS. On>
is that there is 10 Mexican that does not know that ii that a to be
done there would be NO Mexican government in three months; that
such rctrbution would be rxactcl a., would destroy the Mc<icHn re
public and make it 4 part OF the United States
The United States is slow to resent mpcrtinenrr and brHgidocri".
and all that kind oi stuff: but when il come, to threatening the live,
OF american citizens by wholesale, which would include women and
children, it is a dangerous, experiment, because there are It whole lot
Of fighters down on the border who would ni stand Il great deal oh
that kind of work, and more. the United States government. power
fl as it i. could not stop them with it, present army for that rmr
pose
We believe that the bluff a put IL because there a real fear
that the Americans, would ross the line, which no MrNran wants
because they have Il vivid idea of what that would mean. There
would be n getting II y every morning and making al attack ut {"
gun range, firing a few yoney>. and then going back and celebrating
the victory. Something would follow them into camp and there woull
be trouble Salt Lake Telegram
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05
Many Mistakes

THE Call says eH-lrc,mrnt R"o~cvct h~ made a mistake" II
on amiable and plEablc ncighbor hadn't been So busy ir many moons
agonc, shouting or him, ii would have discovered that the EN lr
made a good many mistakes" which it j. beyond the power OF himself
or his tag-mcn to rcctfy-San Francisco Star
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05
Wants Court Investigated

IN a long editorial this, morning, the News. among other thing.
suggest, that low Is the time for the Nevada Bar Association to i'll
vesugate the Nevada Supreme Court and determine ii the mcm. r.
re guilty OF grating" or asking and receiving money from the Stat,
that they are 10 entitled to.
TEDDY says that when he made the statcmcntt that he would 10
eve consider or accept a third term. he mean "a bird consecutive
term" IIows that for evasion. When it comes to beating "around
the bush this Ex is certainly there with bells
EVERY once in a while ar "b,crvam person find, am oprortun
iy to congratulate Nevada. fi example. Il special session OF it,
Legislature has just adjourned C F. Star.
a JURY in St. Joseph, Missouri, has decided that the affection oj
a husband j., worth wo dollars. There are a great MANY v,mcn vM,
will maintain that this is al excessive valuation.
ROOSEVELT is again making pledge, bur The American people
will take them with several grains of salt They know what his prom
ie, amount to.
BILLIARDS. in the Fast. dry weather in the West. Roo~cy, y
plotting t. knife LaFolctte and ~ecure his w nomination. Fahr,
Try a a month OF many trial,
HIRAM declares that he Is confident that Mr. "RoorycI will
win" It is only a few weeks ago that he was confident that LaFc-
lette would win.
A few days ago Madame Schuman-Ienk remarked that she loved
Teddy. 81 could at him" For heavens sake let her % at him
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

LEGAL NOTICE
N THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Of THE STATE OF NEVADA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
0RMSBY
n the Matter of the Application Of
Emma Petersen to change her name
0 Emma Springmeyer.
Notice j. hereby given that ON
February 20. 1912. Emma Petersen
lied 4 petition in the nbnNr-rntitlrd
curt praying for AN order OF Court
'!'ar2in& her name irum Emma
Petersen t" Emma Sprin4meycr.
that her present name i Emma
Prtrr>rn, and that the name she de
irc- t" bear in the future is Emma
Nprir&mvycr.
Dated. February 20, 1912.
EMMA PETERSEN,
Petitioner.
George Springmcycr.
Attorney for Petitioner.
f. 20 SOD
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

a JURY in ST Joseph. Missouri. hH, decided that the
husband i worth two dollars. There are q great many
will maintain that this is an excessive valuation.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

BILLIARDS. in the Fast. dry weather in the
lotting to knife LaFollctte and ~ecure his own no
nv was a month OF many trials.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

EVERY once in a while al. nb-crvant person find,
iy to congratulate Nevada. Ei example. Il special ;,
Legislature has just adjourned-C F. Star.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

TEDDN says that when he made the statement tn
even consider or accept a third term. he meant "a tn
term" IIow's that for evasion. When it comes to
the bush" this Ex is certainly there with bells.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-05

ROOSEVELT is again making pledges but the Amer
viii take them with several grains of salt They know what
ses amount to.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26

SALES.
Between Boards-12 o. r. &. L.
Go. 40, 25 Haw. Sugar Co. ~, Is
Pineapple AK.
Session SaIes--None.
Latest sugar quotation. All cents.
or 1920 per ton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
ABE RUFF Continues STORY
OF SELLING OUT SAN FRANCISCO
CRATER in Prison Tells of Telephone Franchise Deal and the
Return of Part of the Brbe

complained that the company haG
promised him SIC, 600 for which he nad
pledged his vote because he had beer
informed a majority would vote against
tie Home PEOPLE. He said he had
been deceived so changed his vote al
tie last minute. He still thought how
ever that he was entitled to the extra
| $4,000 that he didn't get and even had
| the nerve to demand it.
Wilson. the craftiest of the super
v!sors called upon Ruef and said he
always understood that the admins
| tration favored the two and competit
ing telephone companies. He had also
heard to his sorrow that H9lsey of the
Pacific States was trying to steal the
Board of Supervisors. He had there.
fore put up a deal on his to teach him
good lesson He said he had run
Rim into a trap. made him spend $50
900 all for nothing and that herea@.et
the old telephone company would no
doubt let the supervisors alone.
There was a perfect fury when the
Home deal was consummated. HalSey
white with rage called unon Ruef, VINO
rIofessed not to know the nature of
the call and demanded the monev or
there would be a prosecution. Ruef
had already talked with the super
visors and Unlisted that thew give the
Pacific States money back. ard he
would take care of them in the Home
deal. Tt was urged that outsiders
must not control the board. The Sup
ervisors needed all Of his remarks ex-
cept those about the return of the
money. This they were not inclined
to do.
Halsey meanwhile was thoroughly
aroused. He called the Sunervlsors
q hand of crooks, and stated that he
didn't intend to be "played for a suck
err" He intended to carry the m"tter
to Major Schmitz. hut Rrof prevented
this act. He finally talked matters
over with Gallagher, who agreed that
the money npnst be returned AS a
measure of safety to the administra-
ton. Gallagher took the matter IN
with the supervisors who declined to
refund. Finally Halsey made an agree
ment with them himself whereby a
return of half the money would square
matters Two refused to return the
money then. Their money was credit
Ell in anticipation of other favors to
be received later on. Finally the mat
ter was closed all around nv some of
the supervisors retaining $250h. others
$3.50. and two the entire $4,000.
While all this was going on. the Pa
cific Gas and Electric ComDany, which
had violently opposed the Labor Party
before election, now began to cu~y
favor with Ruef and his henchmen.
The reason was that the Labor plat
form contained a pledge to. the effect
that gas rates would be materially cut
"a very popular move for the party,
but one, which started immediate &C.
tivity on the part of the gas company
"a matter which will be licensed lat
er.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
NAPOLEON'S IDEAL WOMAN

The great Napoleon, in response to
a question once asked by a lady, re-
piled, my ideal woman is not the
beautiful society belle or the butter
fly of fashion, but the matron who
reaches middle age in complete pres
ervation of health, with stalwart chill
dren by her side"
Thousands of middle-agcd American
women today owe their health to Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, that famous remedy for female
ills, which has carried more women
safely through the natural changes
of her life, than any other remedy the
world has ever known. If you are
i'll, it will pay you to try it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
BLONDES EASY VICTIMS
FOR JOHN BARLEYCORN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 12.-As
tipplers, blondes are outclassed by the
brunettes. Army medical officers
have arrived at this conclusion as a
result of two years observation of en-
listed men in the Philippine Scouts,
the Philippine constabulary and the
Manila police force. The reports
show that while fair men are the
equal of their dark comrades in abil-
ity to withstand the tropical climate,
in vitality, muscular strength and in
tellect, they are lacking in staying
qualities when it comes to battling
with John BarleycOrn.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
NEW TO-DAY
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE.
kohaIa Sugar Company.

KohaIa Sugar Company.
Notice is hereby given that spe-
c1al meeting of the shareholders of
the kohala Sugar Company will be
held at the office Of Castle & Cooke,
Limited, in Honolulu, on Monday,
September 9, 1912, at 9 o'clock a. m.
At said meeting proposed amend
mcnts to the Bylaws of the company
will be offered for consideration.
T. II. PETRIE,
Secretary, Kohala Sugar Company
Honolulu, August "a, 1912.
..--. 6324-12t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
TWO PEDESTRIANS RUN
DOWN BY AUTOS; UNHURT

Two auto accidents were reported
to the police yesterday afternoon
Charles Clark ran down Ed. Moore, at
King and Beretania streets in Moiliili
early in the afternoon resulting in
slight injuries to the Hawaiian. He
was taken to the Queens hospital.
The other accident was reported
later in the afternoon. C.. E. Kellogg
Of 1880 King street ran down a Japan
csc boy on King and Liliha streets
but the youth escaped unhurt. ..'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-26
R. J. BUCHLY HOST
TO rs ARMY OFFICERS

K. J. Buchly, manager of w. C.
Peacock & Co., was the host Saturday
evening to the army officers stationed
at Schofield Barracks, entertaining
them at dinner at the Mochizuki Club.
The guests motored out to the club
after the ArmyUniversity Club ball
game, and after attiring themselves in
japanese costumes sat down to a JAP
anese dinner in the main dining room.