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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-02
WILL EXTEND POWER
LINES TO alfalfa
Wires Now Being Strung
From Admission
SEED VISITS GADSDEN
Eight Arrested on Return of Excursion
Steamer-Liquor Cases Called.
Several Narrow Escapes
From Lightning
SEED VISITS GADSDEN

Gadsden, August Especial 1.-The Ala
bama Power and Development company
will extend SITS lines into Alfalfa In the
near future, according to a story cur
rent here today The transmission lire
from Admission is being completed rap
idly, and wires are being strung. The
erection of an auxiliary plant near this
city Is contemplated by the company.
Seed Passes Through Gadsden
Lieutenant Governor Walter D. Seed
passed through Gadsden this morning
on his way to snead in Marshall county,
where he will address a union picnic.
He would not commit himself upon his
own or former Governor Comer's position
with regard to the next gubernatorial
race.
A Sad Return
Upon the return of the steamboat Ala
bama yesterday evening with a negro
excursion on board eight of the excur-
sionsts were arrested by Sheriff Lister
on the charge of craps shooting.
Green Funeral Thursday
The funeral of Howard Green was
held this morning at the home in East
Gadsden. and was largely attended. The
Rev. Mr.. Steadman of Birmingham con-
Quoted the service The knights of Py-
thias attended the funeral in a body.
Burial was in Forest cemetery.
Liquor Cases Called
The cases of H. r. Long and Bill
Smith, whose places were raided by po-
lice Tuesday night, a large amount of
liquor being found We're called in the
police court this morning by Or. George
S. Vann. president of the council. pre-
siding in the absence of Mayor Bellenger.
Long asked for a continuance until to-
morrow because of the illness of his eoun-
sci, and this was granted Smiths case
was heard and the decision was withheld
until tomorrow.
Narrow Escape From Death
Several narrow escapes from death dur
ing Yesterdays thunderstorm came to
light today. In East Gadsden Worship
pers were just leaving the Baptist pro-
tracted meeting when lightning struck
nearby. and knocked their umbrellas from
their hands. The family of Artle King
was assembled on their porch when an
oak tree, 10 feet away, was shattered
by a bolt, and those on the porch We're
badly shocked. The home of William
Powell at Railway and Tenth streets,
was struck.
Work Proceeds Slowly
The completion of the annex to the
federal buildings is not expected before
February or March of next year. Al
though there has been no delay In the
work. the construction is slow The court
room. when finished, 1t Is declared. will
be one of the most handsome in north
A labama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-02
Deaths and Funerals
Frank Brock

Frank Brock, aged is years, died
Wednesday afternoon in Denver, CO..
Mr. Brock, who was in business with
his father, John L. Brock. in Decatur,
Ala, was well known in this city. He
leaves a father and mother. Mr.. ana
Mrs. John L. Brock, and two brothers.
John L. Jr.. and Charles L. Brock, all
of whom are residents of Decatur.
Temporary interment was made in
Denver yesterday. The body will later
be removed to the family cemetery in
Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-02
Total fines and costs collected in

recorders courts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . 90
Stolen property recovered by police and
detective departments, 1851.
| desire to compliment the entire po-
lice and detective department for their.
efficient service during the month end
ing July 81. 1912.
Hoping the above report meets with
your approval. l am. yours very re-
spectfully. GEORGE H. BODEKER,
Chief of Police.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
DO|NGS OF THE
 DISTRICT COURT
Jury Dismissed Until January G. Several Decisions Rendered
 and Court AdJourns

Tn" adjourned SrsSinn of the district court convened al 10 H'rl"ck yesterday morning. The jury Wa> dismissed until 10 "'cl"ck d. m. January 6.
 The court rendered d drriSi0n in tn" ra>" of Matilda A. Snyder N$. Edward k"lirr. denying the temporary injunction asked for. .s
 In ih" ease nf George C.. Treat r>. John w. Frame and the Val deg Publishing Company. all oral Stipulai ion Was mad" in open court by attorneys for both sides WaiNin- q jury. and the ease was passed until January G. then to h" ~"t for trial.
 Frederick Thir'lr and J. Ivan .n>lr. iW" soldiers at Fort I.i~rum, W"r" admitted ln citizenship.
 Court then adjourned until Jan nary 6 aI 10 o'clnck.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
WILL BE LEAP
 YEAR DANCE
Men Will Have No Voice in Dance to be Given by the Ladies of
 Sweet Sixteen Club

Tlfc ladies of lhr Sweet Sixteen club are planning tO make the dance to be given by them Thurs day night a very enjoyable affair. lt is to be q strictly leap year dance, poor man having nothing whatever to say in the manage ment, nor has he any. choice of partners at the dance. He will arrange himself ariisiically along Inc wall and wait the pleasure of the ladies. -
 As the affair is given in honor of the Bachelors club neither the members of that organization or the Sweet Sixteen club will re- quirr invitations, but arc expect ed to attend in a body. The in NitatiOnS sent out are tn ladies only. who are expected io bring their escorts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
NELSON TAXES
 ANOTHER PRIZE
Handsome Diamond Given by Or pheum Theater is Won by
 Lucky Jack Nelson

People naturally expect a man to be lucky once in a while, but it is seldom luck stays with q man all the time. as it appears to have done with Jack Nelson. About all the prizes offered atthe Eagles ball he captured. He came within one of winning one Of the prizes given by Plant & Co.,, and last night he won the handsome diamond ring given by the Or pheum theater to it's patrons. The ring will be presented to him to- night at the theater.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
Big Rotary Goes Through Bridge Pnnng Engineer John E. Reed Under Boiler, Killing Him Instantly. Fireman And Pilot Escape With Slight Injuries.
 Traffic Suspended

COrdova, Jan. 3--Enginccr John F.. Reed was instantly killed and II. Albright and pilot Kenneth Holden received slight injuries on the Copper River & Northwestern railway Monay night when the big rotary went over into gully.
 The rotary was proceeding to- ward COrdOva from Chitina when il ran nff bridge over a gully,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
PTARM|GAN SEASON
 IS STILL OPEN
These as Well as Shore Birds May Be Killed From Sept. 1 to
 March 1 Inclusive

An opinion prevails about town that the closed season for ptar- migan began January 1, and there is also a misunderstanding as 10 the number of birds which may bc killed in any one day, as the Pros pcctor has received d number of inquiries regarding these points the following from the game laws of Alaska is printed for the in- formation of those who ar" not familiar with the law.
 That it shall be unlawful for any person in Alaska in kill any wild game animals or birds, "X- cept during the season herein aflrr provided: North of lati- iudc @ drGrrS. brown bear may bc killed at any time; moose, car ib0u. sheep. WalruS. and sea lions tenth. hoih inclusivc; south of latitude e degrees. moose. cari- bnu. and mountain sheep from August twentieth lp DrcrnIh"r ihiriy-iirSi. beth inclusive: brown bear from Oriuhrr first In JGlt first. both incluSiNr: deer auI mountain goats from April first tn February first. both inrluSiNr: grouse. piarIni"an. shore birds and waterfowl from September first In March first. both inclu- Sivr: Provided, That no caribou
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

boiler and crushing him to death. The bridge had been partially burned and gave way under the weight of the rotary. The cause of the fire is not known.
 The road had been blockadcd for several days by the heavy snow of last week and traffic had been suspended, but the rotary succeeded in opening the. track
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Si00,000 and another at the en- trance of Resurrection bay to cost the same. Another at Cape Spencer, at the entrance to Cross sound, is provided for at a cost of $8O,00O. ..
 The delegate also introduced a bill granting to every adult In dian ill the territory i6O acres of non-mineral beaftng ground.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Sunday, at which lime it passed over the bridge. which Was then in good condition. On the return trip the condition of ihr bridge vas not seen until il was too lat" [" stop the engine.
 The passenger irain which was following the rotary was stopped in time fO prevent il following the rotary into the gully.
 On account of the blirnirt" of
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

tn" bridge traffic iS suspended until il can hr repaired. Heavy snow blocks the tracks SD that it. Is impnSSibl" io run the engines inc other rotary iS being prepared lo clrar.thr tracks.
 At present the interior mails are being transported on SirdS drawn by men between milrS o6 and 100.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
DELEGATE IS IN WASHINGTON
 INTRODUCES TWO NEW BILLS
MEASURES PROVIDE THE ERECTION LIGHTHOUSES AT CAFES SPENCER, ELIAS RESURRECTION AT
 COST OF s2so,ooo--ALLoTmENT OF LANDS

Washington, Jan. 3.--Delegate Wickersham today introduced a bill in the house providing for the construction of three lighthouses on the coast of Alaska, and ap- prOpriating the sum of S28O, O,OOO for the purpose.
 The bill provides for the ,erec- ton of lighthouse and fog sig- nal at Cape St. ;. Elias to cost
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
Under Different Circumstances

The young man clerk was writ ing home to his parents. You will forgive brief lrticr this week. he said, "as am very busy owing tn the fact that We arc short -handrd in the office just now. One of the cashiers has gone io France for a rest. The other has gone there to avoid it."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
CITY FATHERS
 HOLD SESSION Regular semi-MonthIy Meeting Held Last NIght--$1 ,0o0 Ap-
 proprIated for School

The regular meeting of the city council was held in the city hall last night. The usual routine business was transacted and scv- cral bills were ordered paid.
 The council also instructed the treasurer to set aside Si, i,0O0 out of the first money received by the town for school purposes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
CHINESE STILL FIGHTING
 TO ESTABLISH REPUBLIC
EmRREss povNaoER ADVANCES s2,oooooo TO coErNuE NaR--.mPERiAL TROOPS SURRENDER HaNYANa-7 BUN
 TAKES PRESIDENT

ccivcd here from Pekin state that the city is in a chaotic condition. Many of the residents openly fa- vor the rebels and only by show of force can an uprising in the city be prevented.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
ALASKA SALMON PAoK
 NEARLY $15, ,o00, ,o00

Seattle, Jan. 3.--AccOrding to figures given out today by Kelley Clarke the value of the Alaskan salmon pack for ihc past season was Sli.S3O, ,OOO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IS
 BECOMING SPIRITED IN EAST TAFT says NOTHING BUT DEATH KEEP HIM FROM RUM nINa--TEpDy SUPPORT FoLLETrE-pENEp THAT
 TOILETTE WILL WITHDRAW FROM RACE

Washington. Jan. 3.--presidcnl Taft today cmphaiically affirmed his intention to mako a race for the presidential nomination. Nothing but death can keep me from running" said he.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
WOULD RECOGNIZE
 CHINESE. REPUBLIC RE IF'!!|!B
Congressman Suizer Introduces ' Resolution Calling for Recog-
 hilton by United States

Washington, Jan. 3--CongrcsS- introduced q resolution in the house calling for the recognition of the Chinese republic by the United States.
 The resolution was referred to the committee on foreign affairs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
Save Your Coupons.

The coupons given by the man. agrmcnt of the Orphcum thcatcr are still good for the handsome cut glass lamp, which will be drawn at a later date. Don't de- sLrOy OF give away those you have. for you may have the lucky one.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
LAUNDRY WORKERS
 OUT 0N STRIKE
Thirty-five Thousand Walk Out In New York, Tying Up Practi-
 calIy All Laundries

New York, Jan. 3.--Thirly-tirc thousand laundry workers went out on strike this morning, tying up practically all the laundries in the city. The strike is over the question of wages and hours of labor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
R0DOLFO REYES
 IS IN CUSTODY
Son Mexican Rebel Leader Arrest ed for ConpolioIty to Over-
 throw Madero Government

Mexico, Jan. 3.--ROdulfO Reyes, son of the Mexican revolutionary leader, was taken into custody here today.
 Young Reyes is charged with being implicated with his father in the plot.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
DISSOLUTION
 NJ N |....!Fl!!: REMEDY l;
 T".,7'r ~'
Secretary NageI Says In Report Breaking Up Corp porations Does Not Settle Trust Problem

Washington. Jan. 3.--In his annual report submitted to con-. gross today, Secretary of Com merce and Labor NaTcl says that the breaking of the large cOPpOr- atiOns into parts does not settle inc trust question.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
BRYAN RECEIVES
 AN OVATION
Arrives at Havana Today From South America and Ia Warmly
 Welcomed by Americans

Havana, Jan. William Jcn- nings Bryan arrived here this morning from a trip through South America. He was accord cd an ovation by tue American residents of the city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Nanking, Jan. 3.--Dr. Sun Vat Sen, who was elected president of the Chinese republic recently by the rebels here, today took the oath of office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Chicago, Jan. 3.--Senator La Toilette today denied emphaticai- ly that he would withdraw from the race.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
Rioheson ColIapsas.

Boston. Jan. 3.--Rrv. RichrSon, awaiting trial for the murder of Avis Linncll, collapsed in his cell today. He is complete nervous wreck.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
WITHDRAW TROOPS
 FROM THE BORDER

Washington, Jan. 3.--An order
 along the Mxican bordr was is sued by the war department to- day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

New York, Jan. 3.--Col. Roosc- welt, in an interview here today, stated that he would support Senator LaFollettc for the pres
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

FOR RENT--Furnished or un- furnished rooms in the Crawford building. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
CavAL!ERI GETS
 DIVORCE DEGREE

Paris. Jan. 3.--Lina Cavalieri, thr actress, was given a decree of divorce today from her American husband, Robert AStur Chanicr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
i,i,'ilt'.>.

Lansing, Jan. --Governor Osborne advocates the withdraw al of Taft and La Toilette from the presidential race in favor of either Roosevelt or Beveridgc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
ABOLISH STRIPES
 AT ATLANTA PEN

Atlanta. GH.. Jan. :i.--\m order has been i~-urd ainliShing the wearing of stripes by Ilr priSon- CTS in Inc federal prnilrnliary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
pIckENs' SON
 DIES IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 3.--Alfrcd Ten nySOn Dickens, son of Charles Dickens, the famous author, who 7ias been lccturing in this coun- try on the works of his father, died here today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

It cos@ no more to get your clothing cleaned and pressed at silverman's. phone i98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Pekin, Jan. 3.--Thc Empress Dowagcr today advanced $2,OOO,- 900 from her private fortune to continue the war against tn, reb- els.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

The barge COr0ndOlcy with 500 tons of coal for Juneau, was wrecked recently near Prince Rupert.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

The only practical tailor in Valdez, Ben Silver man. Phone t98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Hankow, Jan. 3.--The imperial troops today evacuated Hanyang 10 the rebel forces after severe lighting in which the losses were heavy on both sides.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Road the Daily Prospeotor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

London, Jan. 3.--Advices re-
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-19
ARE PUSHING RY. WORK
IN Mckenzie COUNTY

A crew of G. N. surveyors consisting
of some is men, arrived in town
Wednesday and left Thursday afternoon
for a the mouth of the Little Mis-
souri, river, where they will work on the
New Rockford to Lewiston extension.
The crew is expected to put in the
greater part of the winter there.
Another crew of G. N. surveyors are
al work q few miles west of Schafer,
running a line from Madison flat, down
Wildcow creek to the Missouri river for
a temporary road when completed will
be approximately 20 miles in length.
The heavy steam shovels and other
Grading machinery will be taken to the
right-of-way we it. 1t will also be
used to bring in supplies and coal for
the steam shovels.
The 500 surveyors are now busy at
work running another preliminary line
through the county. The new survey
will join one of the preliminary lines
run through the country recently. on
Camp creek. The line now being eur
veyed goes up the Missouri river to the
mouth of Timber creek; thence up Tim
Der creek 70 Camp creek. Schafer Record.
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-19
LOCAL NEWS

Jim O'Hare of Red Lodge, Mont, was
here storing his household goods the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. A. Rose moved into
the w. j. Pelton home. vacated by
Fred Deiters. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Turner took Miss
Belle Willard for an auto ride to New
England last Saturday evening.
Schebe Lamphear received a telegram
this week announcing the death Of his
nrsther, Louis Lamphear, in eastern Wis
consin.
Auditor J.. L. Hughes has issued 462
hunting licenses this year. So far there
have been no nonresident licenses is
sued. The number of licenses issued
in 1911 was SIS and in 1910. 5SS.
The Commercial Club meeting next
Tuesday night will be open to every
body and it is likely that a large num-
Der of people will want to hear what
Prof. C. j. Brand has to say about
making paper from fax straw. The
committee has a carload of straw stored
for this important government manu-
featuring test. 1t is not known def
nitely when the test will be made
possibly not until spring.
The Red Sox baseball team of Boston
won the worlds championship for 1917
in a series of sever games with the
New York Nationals. The whole base
ball world was in a state of great excite
ment over these games which endet
on Wednesday of this week in a victor,
for the Hub boys. The presenJ
worlds series was played before more
than a quarter million of people. Thu
total receipts were $500. 1888. Each Rel
Sox player received 81. 024 while thu
Giants each got 81, $50.
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-19
BUSINESS LOCALS

Select oyster stews at the Grill Cafe.
,2-o-tf
E.. B. Hanson sells farm lands on easy
terms. 2-11-tf
Wanted-work at hotel or rooming
house. Phone 139R. adv. Up
Come in and see what we serve at
noon for CSC. The Grill Cafe. o-2-tf
For rent-my Groom house on Fifth
Ave. West. F. S. Cunningham, !21
Sims St.-adv. 1o-19-tt
Wanted, competent girl for general
Homework. House modern. good wages.
Mrs. M. L. Ayers. 8-17-tf
Money on hand for Farm Loans.
No delay. See Everett. 4-6-tf
Furnished room for rent-with or
without hoard. Mrs. Pat Walsh. 302
Third Ave. E.-adv. :: 1t
Six room house for rent on Sims street
one door south of DR.. Perkins resi-
dence. Inquire of R. fl. Johnson.-ad
1O-12-tf
For screened Lehigh Ignite, Bitumin-
GUS Coal and kindling, order from the
NOnSOllQateQ NOdl 70. fIOIHpt SeIVlCe
and two thousand pounds to the ton
guaranteed. 12-o-tf
H.. Riesland, optical specialist, well
known for his superior ability in fitting
eyes and grinding glasses here-no
sending ~away-will be at Belfeld, I'm.
perial hotel, Nov. 8, one day. only, and
Dickinson, at St. Charles hotel, Nov. 9th
to 18th. Consultation free.-adv. 1904
For Sale-1,54o acres joining Dickin:
son, at S35 per acre, as a whole or will
sell in 100 acre tracts or as follows: 32c
acres, wild, all tillable, price $1,000; 32c
acres, under cultivation, 80 in alfalfa and
timothy, $I4,4oo; 48o acres, wild, Is pei
cent tillable, $4,000; 42o acres with i'm
provements, 10 under pillow, 10 in trees
all tillable, $4,000. Terms to suit at
per cent. Liberal discount for mostl,
cash. Have 81 horses, 100 dairy Cattle
ia are pure bred Holstein) machiner,
and interest in creamery, l will sci
cheap with farm. The Brown Dairy
Dickinson, N. D.-adv. 1o-5-tf
Madame Dahl and Ralph Webster
clairvoy ants, physic palmists and spir
itualists, have returned to the St. Char
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-19

Mrs. A. A. Dinsdale and little daueh-
ter were expected back this week from
their six weeks visit with relatives at
Osakis, MINI.
Anton Burwick of Daelum recently
finished threshing and it is reported
that his average yield of wheat was IS
bushels to the acre.
The library board was in session the
first of the week with their regular
business transactions. They also re-
elected Miss dargrave in charge of the
local library for the ensuing year.
E. A. Lillibridge returned on Thurs
day from an important trip in the Black
butte country. He expected to have
to 60 to Montana the following day and
it is possible that he will have to 20
to St. Paul the coming week. Mr.. Lii
libridge is a candidate for the legisla-
ture but he does not let politics inter
fere with his business matters.
Secretary of State p. D. Norton has
issued charters for the incorporation oil
the following First State bank. Buffalo
Springs. N. D.. capital stock. $40. 600
incorporators. J. E. Phelan. C. j.
Phelan and Dugald Stewart, all of Bow
man. N. D. Manning Investment Co..
Manning, Dunn county; capital stock.
$40. 600; incorporators, w. P. Owens,
H. N. Owens and c. A. Ladenberger,
7 all of Manning.
The Dickinson press., 1912-10-19

l ca hotel for a few days. With a repu-
tation of 2Kmonths in Bismarck and
3 months in Minot. and of having salts
fed the people Of North Dakota. they
can be consulted now IN all important
affairs in your life, past. present and
future. St. Charles hotel. Few days
only.-adv. Up
With a bevy Of exceptionally pretty
singing and dancing girls. a splendidly
balanced company. Billy Single"
Clifford supported by that clever prima
donna, Marie Welter, will be seen in
the merriest of musical farces, THE
Girl. The Man and The Game?'' at the
Dickinson opera house on Saturday
October 18th. The success of this
clever play the past season from coast
to coast was little short of phenomenal.
This season it will be seen to much bet
tel advantage. the company being i'm
proved by the addition of Miss Marie
Weller e!tt and a very clever little singing
and dancing soubrette. Miss Mae Col
Inns. who was a feature the past season
in The Pink Lady and at the Folies Ber-
gere, in New York. The chorus will be
up to the Clifford standard, which
means much. and Billy will have the
best and brightest selection of songs he
has ever had in his long career. THE
Girl. The Man and The Came is 6
success with a capital IS" as Billy
Clifford's brand of comedy and dancing
is delightfully."- pleasing.-adv.