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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

Frederick Lewisohn. the New York broker, admits he got s15,0o0,oOO for pro the California Petroleum company h. vestors paid $111 share for the stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

The spectators should be condemned t. eat their storage eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
EVENLY MATCHED.

Little Thomas" the old Mohawk Min strel, who, at the age of 7S, is going to appear again as a "corner-man'' in the Christmas minstrel show at the London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
AN EASY STYLE.

AN EASY STYLE. How did you enjoy the lecturer "Not very much What impressed me most about the speaker was his inde- pendence."
 How was that?"
 "He took more liberties with the Eng lish language than writer of popular ballads" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
MAY HAVE BEEN.

Mrs. Plimpstead Beavers-Bonner says she was introduced to a Russian grand duke while abroad"
 i wonder how that happened?
 T cant imagine, unless the grand duke was very eareless.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

The government has paid one A. U. Emery of Connecticut nearly $25O,eoO to build d 12-inch disappearing gun carriage. He gives no bond, and all the money has been paid to him except sl35O0, The army job is a mystery to Congress. He makes no reports. He is a mysterious grafter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
oFFIcER. ARREsT Us.

OFFICEK, AftHEoI IfS. 'Twller claims to have a great many fine books"
 T saw a fine book the other day. What sort of book was it?' "The police court docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
About Persons.

W. Winans Freeman, managing director of the Alabama Interstate Power com pany, will reach Birmingham tonight after an absence of two weeks in the east.
 Erskine Ramsay will spend the holidays with his mother in Virginia.
 Murray Brown will leave Sunday for Nashville to spend the holidays with his father.
 L. Sevier has returned from Tuscaloosa, where he went Tuesday on official busi- ness.
 George c. Crawford is in New York.
 Robert Jemison, Jr., is out after a slight attack of the grip.
 The Rev. W. N. Claybrook has re- turned from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

And what did you see there?''
 Well, for one thing l noticed that all the chorus girls wore summer costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
LIGHT AND AIRY.

So you went to the Winter Garden while you were in New York;"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
ANXIOUS.

Who's shopping now i Wears on his brow | The angry seal of fate, And seems to say, | Tn wild dismay,
 ''Too latel Too late. Too late!''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

RECOGNIZEDs THE DESCRIPTION. Several tourists, strangers to each other. were comparing notes.
 T am from Bonnie Scotland" said one. T am from the Emerald Isle" said am other.
 My home is in the prettiest valley in Wales'
 T hail from Australia"
 And my home is in the greatest, the grandest, the richest and the most beauti- fui land in all the world"
 Then the others exclaimed in chorus: Well, the conceit of these Amerieansl" Youngstown Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

UNASSUMING. That man is wise Who simply tries Tc do the best he can, Nor thinks that he Grave faults can see In our Creators plan. Is not inclined When he's maligned, To deem the whole world wrong, Nor strikes a pose, As one who knows Whats best for all the throng.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

2. E. Morgan and W. G. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represent stiyes of The Age-Herald in its GIT iu- lation department.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02
BILL WAS WISE

(With apologies to Walt Mason.) J
 Bill Johnson rode the ranges. He was a horse thief bold. One day the sheriff met bold Bill and took him to his fold. But Bill was slim and slippery and slipped out through the bars. He squint- ed down the alley, then gazed up at the stars: Not me-" said Bill. No alleys goes. I'll take the main street wide, and when tn excitement is over I'll take horse to ride" The sheriff and his deputies and scores of citizens good, searched the whole town over as Bill was sure they would. No sign of Bill was found that night, nor did he ere return to the hostelry of the sheriff; nor did the sheriff learn how Bill was hiding here in Globe for fourteen nights and days. For Bill was cute and Bill was wise to the world and its ways. None knew where Bill was hiding but the ad. man on the Belt, and to tell business secret would not be right, he felt. But now, he'll give the snap away. Hist, while he puts you wise: Behind the counter in a store that didn't ad- vertise. Walt Mason Outdunn, in Globe Silver Belt.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

It is proposed by the Navy League to poll the country on the Panama canal toll question. In a letter sent out to members of the league, Secretary H. H. Ward asked that they not only come prepared to act at the convention, which is to be held in Washing ton Feb. 22 and g, but that they take steps to obtain the general sentiment of their localities on this subject which in now before congress. In the course of his letter MT. Ward states that the interest of the league in this question is to secure auxiliary ships for the navy. He also calls attentions to the activity of for eign interests in opposition to any legislation which will give American ships lower or free toll through the canal. After spend- ing a few hundred millions on the canal, it would appear that Uncle Sam might suggest few things in the conduct of the canal.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

When an advertiser stops to consider how he handles circulars sent to him, and that they cost one cent each to mail aside from the cost of time and printing, he can figure out that The Sun saves him SI2 in postage, reaches nearly every home in this section and is read by the people. There is a big difference in both benefit gain ed and price paid,
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Strange as 1t may seem many local statesmen who advocate the initatvie and referendum also favor the commission form of government. One idea is for the many to direct affairs and the other is for fewer to direct public affairs, yet they claim to believe in both.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The Weekly Independent will make its first appearance at Ka- nab, Utah, about March 18th. A company composed of leading cat tlemen, sheepmen and business men of Kane county has been organized for the purpose of making it an up to date county newspaper.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The London Daily Mail furnish es the following account of the Equitable fire in New York: Fire Chief Walsh's comrades lost trace of him at 8 o'clock, when the fire was at its fiercest. His last words were: You fellows beat itl Beat it!" ("Beat it" being New York slang for Hook itr')
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Rumors from Washington say that Ralph Cameron is to be appointed U. s. Marshal to sue ceed Charles Overlook and John 5. Williams is to succeed Joe Morrison as United States attor- ney. Little is lately heard of the appointment of governor Sloan as federal Judge.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Shall the people ruler is a question which seems to be agi- tating the democratic press of the territory. It is barely possible that this question has arisen be- cause of the recent democratic victory in the new state. It has been pretty generally conceded that the people should rule heretofore.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02
The Douglas International

The Douglas International is- sued a splendid seventy paged statehood edition last week, con taining a generous write up of Arizona's enterprises. The edi- ton was plentifully embelished with half tone cuts and was typo graphically correct.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

If Arizona's Ist regiment of infantry does not capture San Francisco it will be because they are not given an opportunity. A part of the regular army and the Guard from California, Utah and New Mexico are expected to assist.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

There is over 25o, ,ooo miles of railroad in the United States and more building every day, despite the fact that it is difficult for them to make both ends meet. Some times they meet but accidently only.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

County and state division seems to be getting popular. Now New York City wants to be a state all by itself. Texas has commenced to think it would do better if cut up into smaller peices.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The senate has resumed the resumption of the Lorimer case and will start to begin to com mence again. If Lorimer at- tempted to resign he would un- doubtedly be arrested.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

A special messenger will be sent to Washington tonight con- veying the startling news that an election was held in Arizona last December. February r2th seems to be about the date when Sister Statehood will call on us.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

It is remarkable how long ex- horbitant express rates continue without getting more seriously into the interstate commerce com mission mill.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02
Applications for Grazing Permits

Notice is hereby given that all applications for permits to graze cattle, horses, hogs, sheep and goats within the Coconino Ma tional Forest during the season of 1912 must be filed in my office at Flagstaff, Arizona, on or before February 24, 1912. Full infor- nation in regard to the grazing fees to be charged and blank forms to be used in making appli- cations will be furnished upon request.
 WILLARD M. DRAKE, Supervisor.
 Jan. Io to Feb. I6.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

If Governor Hunt appoints any republican to office, it will be because the law requires it. It will take several years to properly soak up the slaves in the demo- cratic barrel.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Clarence Darrou, the chief de- fender of the McNamaras, was recently indicted in Los Angeles and placed under S2o,ooo bonds, for an alleged attempt to bribe jurors in the case against his clients.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Sample copies of The Sun sent away has materially assisted in bringing people to, Flagstaff to live and go into business.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Maryland's legislature has bill before it to protect women from gossip. Might as we'll go full length and let 1t cover men, women and children. A scandal monger is worthless in any com munitY.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Few people can realize how much we out here in Arizona re- gret that Congress will not spend forty million this year on new battleships. The Hassayampa will have to go shipless again for a few years.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

If the recommendation of the secretary of war goes through and Fort Whipple abandoned, it will be heavy blow to Prescott. Strenuous work may prevent ab- andonment.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Marse Henry Watterson seems to have the same opinion oi Wood row Wilson that Wilson has of him, only more so.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Now congress wants to bust the money trust. Ii ought to be broken up into quarters and small change.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

A western newspaper man wants Taft to call national convention of editors. Might be good scheme. They have been telling just how to run the country for wears,
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

A Curtew law for husbands is a Chicago proposition. Great care is required now days to bring hus bands up right.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Nine women are seeking Col. Ed Greens hand. There must be something in it.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The mayor of Indianapolis is reducing the cost of living by selling car load after car load of food stuffs at popular prices.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

When her child is in danger a woman will risk her life to protect it. No great act of heroism or risk of life is necessary to protect child from croup. Give Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and all danger is avoided. For sale by all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The secretary of war recom- mends that Fort Apache a d Whipple Barracks both be aband- oned.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The Chicago meat packers are still on the block, but the ax hasn't dropped yet.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The wool market still keeps up the spirits of the sheepmen in spite of January being the dryest January since 1903.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The year 1912 promises to be the most prosperous in the history of Flagstaff.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The visit of the Duke of Con- naught, governor general of Can ada, to Washington this week, was attended with all the cere- monials given by one country to another to a reigning prince. AL though the Duke was in Wash ington but eight hours, it was un- doubtedly the busiest eight hours the distinguished visitor has had in years. The presence of a brother of King Edward, an uncle of King George V, recalled the visit of the Dukes own brother, Baron Renfrew, Prince of Wales, and afterward Edward the VII, to the national capital in Octo- Der, 1860. Baron Renfrew was the first of royalty to call on the president while the Duke of Con naught was the tenth. It was very generally regretted that the Duke was not accompanied on his visit to Washington by the Duchess his daughter Princess Patricia, who is familiarity known as Princess Pat" in the exclusive social centers of London, New York and Canada. The presence of the Duke of Connaught at tracted crowds in Washington which would in all probability have been doubled had the ladies of the Dukes family accompanied him on his ceremonial visit to the head of the'American Nation.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Remember our Booster Col umn" and keep it full of good ideas
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

The newly elected state officers have commenced to edge toward the pie counter at Phoenix.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

John Hays Hammond says Taft will be nominated and elected. John has the assay about right.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Champ Clark has at last forced himself to come into the field as a candidate for president.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02

Teddy's vote trap IS undoubt- edly set.
The Coconino sun., 1912-02-02
AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON
Washington, D. C.,

WaSnlERton, D. S.,
 Jan. 30, 1912. :. David Lubin, delegate ot the United States to the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome, has been granted a leave of ab- sence by Secretary of State Knox to attend the Southern Commer- cial Congress in Nashville in April next. MT. Lubin will hold series of conferences in various states of the south to explain the Raiffeisen system of cooperative rural credits that enables the peasant farmers of Germany to do cooperative banking business of over SI, ,6oo, ,ooo, ,ooo a year.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
By INC united Press.

SALEM. Ore. Dec. 13.-Today is
Bloody Friday" in Oregon. For five
murders as shocking as any in the an
nails of crime. four men were to be
hanged at the state penitentiary be-
fore noon.
Colonel 3. X. Lawson, warden and
superintendent. will release one
spring and a guard another The same
contrivance, operated by one OF the
springs only. will release both traps,
but both triggers will be pulled
simultaneously TO ease the conscience
of the warden and his assistant,
neither knowing which spring did the
work.
Unless Governor West interferes to
save them, thus will die Mike Morgan,
slayer of John Yorke, Frank Garrison
who killed Roy Perkins, Noble Fauld-
er, who in an insane frenzy caused by
drink slew Lewis Gilbert, and II. E.
Roberts, convicted of the double muir
der of Donald Stewart and George
Hastings.
A week ago the scaffold was taken
from its place in the little room just
north OF the dining hall and dragged
into the old pillow and mattress fac
tory OF the prison where today's eX-
ecutions we're scheduled 20 take place
The condemned men. in Their upper
tier OF cells in tho North wing Of the
Denitentiary heard the gallows being
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
STOCKYARDS BAD AS I'm
NGLEDAYS, HAYWOODSAYS

II is probable a strike viii be called
at the stock yards In a short Time
The fact of the failure of the strike at
the stock yards in 1905 does not dis
may the / w W. leader
When We Went into Lawrence al-
ter the strike began Haywood de-
clared. 'many said the foreign ele-
ment among the workers could not
be organized That there was no
chance for the men TO win. We did
win though and We now have at Law
renee the largest organization of
working men in the world We can
do the same thing in Chicago
Haywood VIII also look into the
conditions of the men working I'm the
steel mills at Gary, Ind, TO see
whether the federal labor laws are be-
ing violated.
The manufacturers get around this
law indirectly by transferring the
contracts which have been granted 10
the mills at Bethlehem 10 The Carne-
gle mills he said and the Bothlc-
hem mills get the contracts because
the mon there work but eight hours
Haywood believes similar condi-
tions exist at Gary
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
GUN LOST
BUT NEGRO
IS SAVED
Armed Man Rescued From
Death, Dries Out in
Cell
OVERHEARD FROM
BRIDGE APPROACH

Robert II. Young colored, a black
smith, aged 40 years living at No.
$40 Church street. had an involuntary
bath today in the icy waters of the
Christiana river at Third street, and
would probably have been drowned
had it not been for his presence Of
mind, and the quick work of several
men who went to his rescue, includ-
ing Charles Cook. Howard L0per, Pa
trolman zebley and the crew OF the
tug Emily
Young was waiting at the east ap-
proach of the bridge with a gun over
his shoulder waiting for the draw
to close Thinking Robert had been
drinking Patrolman zebley asked
some one whether the negro had any
shells in the gun. Just then Robert
disappeacd. he had fallen from the
bridge through the narrow space be.
tween the bridgetenders box and
where the bridge railing begins. A
splash in the water told the police
man what had happened and he
shouted to Young to get hold OF
something. This the man did despite
his dazed condition and he was res
cued shortly afterward. His gun
rests on the creeks bottom. The pO-
liceman had the man rushed to po-
lice station to be dried out Later
Roberts wife took him home.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
FOUR EXECUTIONS GIVE
OREGON A "BLOODY FRIDAY

dragged across the floor and jostled
and hammered into place. Early to-
day is was announced that everything
was ready for the execution. and that
accidents seemed impossible.
Until noon yesterday. there are five
men instead OF four occupying the
death cells of the prison, John w.
Taylor. slayer of A. r. Perry. was
also doomed to die but Governor
West becames convinced that there
was a reasonable doubt whether Tay-
lor deliberately murdered and COM
muted his sentence to life imprison-
ment
All Of the five men were sentenced
TO hang on various dates earlier in the
year, when a petition was filed under
the Oregon initiative law providing
for the submission Of a bill to the
voters abolishing capital punishment.
Governor Oswald West, himself an
opponent of capital punishment. re-
prieved all FIVE men until the Oregon
electors could pass upon the bill. AT
the general election Nov 5. the
measure was defeated by a vote of .
TO / the ballots in reality signing the
death warrants of the men awaiting
death tody A few days after election
Governor West chagrined and angered
set today for the Wholesale exccut-
ions. One hour before the time sci
for the hangings lLS0 a m, he had
made no move 70 interfere.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
COLONIAL DANES
GET NEW FLAGS

The presentation of two silk flags
TO the Delaware Society Colonial
Danes of America was the principal
feature of their annual Commemor-
alton Day. which was impressively
observed yesterday afternoon at the
home OF the president Mrs. Charles
r. Miller who entertained the mem
hers az luncheon in honor of the Oc-
casion. Following the luncheon. the
presentation and commemorative
ceremonies were held in the drawing
room
Miss Margaretta Miller, daughter Of
the president. carried the Colonial
Danes iag which was The gift Of
MISS Miller and the United States
hag, which was presented by Mrs.
Willard salisbury was carried by
her niece Miss Greta Barksdalc. After
"a brief explanatory address by Mrs.
Salisbury. the members stood and
recited the Colonial Danes salute to
the flag
An address was made by Mrs.
Charles H. MoIlvaino, descriptive of
the Quarterings OF the Colonial Danes
Seal. taken from the arms of England
! France Holland aud Sweden, the
/ countries whose colonies settled in
America.
The Colonial DANES Gag has light
blue field with The yellow seal In the
center, this being their national EN-.
/ blcm, and the word. Delaware EN-.
hrOidered IN gold silk designates the
State Society
The halberds at the top of the flag.
We're copied from one that was dug uI
lac jamestown. Va. and was supposed
TO have been used by Captain JOIN
Smith
Three brief papers, commemor
ative OF Delaware's signers of th'
Declaration OF Independence were
read as follows
George Read. by Mrs Francis de
Haas JanNier. who Is a descendant
Caesar Rodney by Mrs. H. Hanb,
Hay of Philadelphia; Thomas Nc
Kcan." by Mrs Beniah Watson, o
Dover.
An interesting feature I'm connection
with the papers was the exhibition o
engraNinEa of Thomas Mexican ant
George Read and a small pen ant
ink sketch of Caesar Rodney's Ride.
which was drawn by Thomas Arnol
m 1883 The Star Spanglcd Banne
WAS sung in CLOSING
Among the out-of-town guests wer
Mrs John H. Rodney. Miss Margare
Janyier aud Mrs Francis de II. Jan
Nier. OF New Castle; Mrs Henry
Beers Mrs. Wharton Mrs. Bcnia
Watson, Mrs r. r. Kenney Airl
Henry Ridgcly. of Dover. Mrs Joscp
T. Cahnl. Georgetown; Mrs /. "
= Mustard. Lcwcs. Mrs Murra
, stewart. Smyrna; Mrs. Martinez Cal
y deza. Claymont: Mrs Richard Cam
Klrkwood; Mrs H. II. Hay Philade
phia
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
In COURT TO
STAY BUILDING
OF ACID TANKS

Chancellor Curtis has issued a rule
in the case Of General Chemical Com
pany VS.. Robert Wetherill and Com
pany. Inc, returnable January G,
1918, TO show cause why preliminary
Injunction should not be awarded in
the case. A further order was made
by the Chancellor that the defendant
company refrain and desist from pro-
ceeding further with the construction
Of three storage tanks near Claymont
All afidavits on behalf Of the COM
plainant are TO be filed on or before
December 19 and the respondents
afidayits be filed by December 2S and
aifldavits in reply on same day
The bill of complaint in the case
alleges that the complainant is q cor
poration engaged in the manufacture
and sale Of chemicals and that in the
course of it's business it has acquired
real estate in Brandywine hundred.
New Castle County Del, and has pro-
ceedcd in the erection of a plant. a
necessary part of the plant consisting
of large metal tanks for the storage
OF sulphuric acid The complainant
alleges that on OF about April ., 1872,
q contract was made with the defend
ant company TO erect seven metal
tanks. four of which were 10 have a
capacity of 1000 tons each, two coo
tons each and one 25O tons. The ie-
spondent has been engaged in erect
/ Ing three OF the thousand ton tanks
and they are far from being finished
! but the complainant alleges that the
/ character of the work is such that un-
! less a great portion of the work Is
taken cut and renewed, the tanks Will
be unfit for the purposes for which
they were intended.
The complainant declares that the
tanks are necessary and essential &c
the General Chemical Company In it'
busincss and without them it Will be
unable TO take cnre OF the business
which it now has on Is nooNs. anf
that unless the company can have
vs. thin thirty day proper tanks for the
storage OF sulphuric acid the com
lplanant will suffer great and irrepar
able loss TO It's husines
The complainant prays that thl
honorable court may grant the in
junction, permanently onjoining an'
restraining the respondent nom pro
ccnding further in tho construction o
the three storage tanks, until the dc
fective work and materi4l heretoior
done and used in the construction
thereof. shall have been properl
iemedied and renewed. SO as to ronde
the tanks when completed in accord
ance with the contract for the con
struction of the came