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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-12
CRIMINALS DoTE ON POETRY,
ALSO WRITE AND STEAL /

Criminals are VIGOROUSLY fond of
poetry. That is what they read by
preference when serving time. And
they are fond of writing verses, gen
orally of a sentimental, kind, often
full of self-pitying bathos, for real
criminals almost always look upon
their deeds as the result of the force
OF circumstances. Soleilland, the
murderer, called his crimes a mlsfor-
tune. Anastay wrote: you under.
stand that I have been the playthins
of circumstances" Vidal, the SLAYER
of peasant women, wrote that he was
fundamentally good and incapable Of
hurting a fly"
Villon, the first great French poet
was a tramp, a thief and a murderer
vet his Grand Testament IS a rr,-
found and touching poem.
Eugene Nolent, commenting IN
recent book by Raymond Hesse. the
great French criminal lawyer. on tho
literature of criminals, says: "Tbis
lonuness Of criminals for poetry NAV
perhaps be explained by the fact that
poetry enables one better than prose
TO express the ardor Of his passio,s
ior that reason these works aIwav.
De"r the imprint of the Me- and fol-
o" the authors sentiments with mos.
romantic grandiloquence" uaitr,
lesse also notes that crimipars b,
oltuaIly plagiarize; they even stoar thl
verses OF famous authors and trv 70
palm them Off as their own
A typical specimen. of the verso y,
CRIMINALS are those which Lacepairo
a murderer, wrote in prison The soI
lowing is good translation Of ono ~,
them: o"' u
curse me- for I deridc your viIenos.
droll;
Scorn the gods you make to he
Curse me; my calm ana unaffrigbtog
soul
In all its crimes was firm and free
Far from being black my soul is
when
Poor wretches oft have blessed me
Could
My heart have but believed in virtue
then.
Oh doubt 1t not! / had been good
Many an indulgent husband is tina
way only when he faces the barteni
er.
Charity appears to cover a multi
Jude Of sins. but most of thnm shn,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-12

As a civilization booster the bath
tab has done more for humanity than
all the guns ever made.
A woman is seldom able to see that
there is a button missing from her
husbands garments but she always
knows when there is a hole in his
pocket.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-12

The junior bicycle race was won
by Allen OBrien, the Star carrier
who completed the distance in
2.S6:3O.
The going was of the very worst
description for the cyclists and the
times taking this into consideration
must be regarded as very good.
The senior bike race started at 9:27
end the junior contest at $40,
{ Every starter in the wheel events
finished, the names and times being
as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Jackson, Miss. July -(Speciai)-
Judge Robert Powell democratic national
committeeman for Mississippi. has been
requested by Josephus Dnnels to APP
point five of the foremost newspaper edi-
tors in the state to serve as members
of the democratic national press COM
mttee, which is to meet in New York
at an early day to discuss plans of pub
licity for the campaign. Judge Powell has
appointed the following, viz: Frederick
Sullens, Daily News. Jackson; Edgar
Harris, Argus, Laurel; Ralph B0vinger,
Star. Meridian; j. M. Eastman, Post
Vicksburg; J. X. Lambert, Democrat,
Natehez.
The following appeal for campaign
funds and for the editors of the state
to open their columns for contributions
has been issued by Judge Powell
ITO the Democratic Editors of Misss-
sppi and Members of the Party Cen
orally
In addition to. what has been so well
said by the chairman of our democratic
state executive committee In his recent
address making. an appeal for contribu-
tions to the national campaign tund, |
desire to add that the national commit
tee finds itself at the beginning of the
campaign without sufficient funds with
which to carry ON a successful canvass.
IL therefore. make appeal to each and
every democratic newspaper in Mississippi
daily. weekly. semi-weekly and month
ly--to open its columns Tor contributions
and to editorlally appeal to its readers
for contributions to~our great cause
'As the editors of our state are closely
In touch with the people each day, be-
leve that much substantial work can be
accomplished by the editors If they will
personally solicit funds, making direct APP
peals to the people to thus express their
faith In the success of our ticket.
This is a patriotic duty and with
energetic work during the next few days,
] am confident that substantial results
can be achieved.
THE, names of contributors should be
published from time to time, and editors
and publishers should send all donations
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
MISSISSIPPI EDITORS TO SERVE
ON NATIONAL PRESS COMMITTEE

acknowledged through their columns to
Joseph Norwood of Magnolia, Miss, Sec
rotary of the democratic state executive
committee.
Governor Wilson will not accept CON-
tributions of any kind from the vested
interests that would expect to be re-
wardod with favors In the shape of ma
tional legislation. Contributions to on
campaign fund must, therefore, come frolt
the plain people, and If every democrat "
Mississippi WORLD give the small sum 10
81 orr state would make a most rnagnun
cent showing. Respectfully. sr.
"ROBERT POWELL, lat
National Committeeman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
DADEVILLE MAKES
BID FOR CONFER MILL

Dadevile, July 26.--tSpecial,) elti-
fort to induce Ex-Governor Conner and
associates to locate In this vicinity the
big cotton mill to be soon erected by
them. A mass meeting was held yester-
day and several committees appointed
to work to secure the mill.
Work in earnest has begun on the plant
of the Dadeville Cotton Oil company, so
that the machinery will be in opera
ton for the fall trade. This mill will be
a model oil mill, and as near as possible
fireproof. 1t will be built entirely of steel.
concrete and brick. The location is on
the lot near the depot, where the old
mill was destroyed by fire last March.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
W|LSON-MARSHALL
CLUB IN OPEL|KA.
Thomas Sanford Promotes
Organization-About1 25
Charter Members

opelika, July 26.-lSpeciaL)-A Wilson
Marshall club has been formed in OPEL
ka by Thomas d. Sanford with about
125 charter members. While this club
has been formed in Opelika, Mr.. Sanford
states that 1t will be the nucleus for sim
liar clubs in every precinct in the coun-
ty. Everybody In Lee county is for Will
son and Marshall and practically every
one to whom the list was presented cheer
fully seized the opportunity to sign. Mr..
Sanford states that those who were not
seen can have their names enrolled either
by sending their names to him or by leav-
ing the same with the Daily News.
The 1911-12 season of the Opelil1a plant
of the Atlantic Compress company was
record breaker, the business done the
past season being the largest in the his
tory Of the plant.
For the first time in the history OF
COMPRISING here, the 100000 mark wa:
reached In pressing.
With the added facilities for handling
the work, this immense amount of bust
ness was done with thorough dispatch
The following comparative figures viii
prove of INTEREST," The pressing and hand
ling season of 1911-12 Is compared witt
the season BOIL: season beginning Sep
TENDER / and ending August 81.
For 1912, pressed 10o,06, received 10653l
shipments. 106,345; on hand 1856. For 1911
pressed 70,68g; received 1881; shipments,
"a. 200. on hand 49, Gain. 1912 over 1911,
pressed 29,917; received 35,15o; shipments,
32,036; on hand, ia.
The compress recently bought the lot
adjoining the plant. on which the negro
brick church was located This church
has been torn down and within the next
GO days the company expects to build
several thousand square feet of platform
In addition to the present platform. The
new platform addition will give space Tor
handling about 1000 more bales.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
COOPERATION
MEANS A TRUST

Chicago, July 26.-"Co-operaton be-
tween corporations means a trust, which
is bad" said j. S. Sheafe of the Illinois
Central railroad today before the Inter-
national Railway Foremen's convention.
Corporation between individuals and
departments of corporations means har-
mony and efficiency, which are good"
Mr.. Sheafe declared that cooperation
would simplify railroad work and elimi-
nate much of. the red tape which
causes delay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
TAFT TO APPOINT
DEAD MANS COUSIN

Washington July 26.-President Taft
will appoint Dorr Hazlehurst of Evans
Vile. Ind, a brother of Second Lieut..
l.. w. Hazlehurst, who was killed in an
aeroplane accident at College Park,
Maryland, June II, a cadet at large TO
West Point. The President has 10 of
these appointments each year and he has
made 1t an invariable rule to name the
sons of army officers. In recognition
of the dead army aviator he decided to
violate the rule and appoint Hazlehurst.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

of life The discussion will be along the
one line and a resolution will be offered
liking the salary of all officers. and re-
fusing to indorse any applicant who will
not abide by the resolution.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs Fl. B. Elmore
of Sheffield who is in the United States
navy and who is one of the crew of the
battleship New Hampshire, has been or
dered to Panama with the government
supply crew.
Tuscumbia, July 26.-( Special)-A per-
manent organization of a good roads as
ISOLATION for Colbert county, in order to
secure good roads for the county has
been planned If the idea projected is
carried out within 10 years the good roads
will have enhanced the value of farms
and added to the value Of the towns and
cities. A committee on permanent or
ganization was proposed as follows:
]. 7. Kirk. Tuscumbia; w. II. Sadler,
Sheffield; j. II. Lester, Sheffield; Wells
Rutland, Cherokee; f. r. King, Leighton;
Fred STREET, Brick; Pride Tompkins, Tus-
cumbia; E. B. A1mon, Tuscumba; G. f..
Roulhac, Sheffield; L. T. Pride. Prides
Station; ID. w. Walker. Spring Valley.
This committee is called to hold a meet
ing in the courthouse at Tuscumbia, July
IL iCi tiic Pdip oSS VI StltCllllS ii DTeSl-
dent, II vice presidents, one from each
beat in the county; also a secretary and
treasurer
The following committees have been
named by Mrs. Lula Simpson, who is
president of the woman's department of
the Colbert County Fair asociation Ex-
ecutive board, Mrs. Lula Simpson, Mrs
Frank Scruggs. Mrs. J. L. Andrews, Mrs.
Richard Pruitt, Mrs. w. P. Rutland, Mrs.
g. T. MeWhorter, Mrs. d. II. Walker,
Mrs. Richard Alexander, Miss Sallie
Garner.
At a recent meeting the work was di-
viaed into several departments, towit.
Culinary textile fabrics, fine arts. chill
dren's work, etc, and a superintendent
appointed for each department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
ATHENS WOMAN DIES
IN MOBILE INFIRMARY
Mrs. J. nj. Atkinson Dead-Intense
Heat in Athens-Hurt in
Runaway Accident

Athens. July 26.--(Specal.)-The news of
the death of Mrs Atkinson, wife of Dr.
j. NJ. Atkinson, president of the Agricul-
tural school in this place, was received
hero from Mobile, where she died last
night In private infirmary, where she
was taken a few weeks ago. She leaves
a devoted husband and four little chill
dren, three girls and a boy. Her remains
were taken to Camden, Wilcox county, her
old home, for burial.
The fearful heat in this section has
made the use of day current for fans
absolutely necessary. Not in the memory
of anybody has there ever been such a
spell of torrid weather.
The friends in this place of Mrs. F.. Il.
Reynolds, who until few years ago re-
sided in Athens, but moved to Memphis,
were panied to learn yesterday that she
and her daughter Mrs. Porter Foote, had
been seriously and painfully injured in a
runaway accident in Memphis. Mrs. Rey-
nolds has been here for some weeks on
account of her poor health, and her
friends are fearful that her misfortune
may result badly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
WORK ON DORMITORY
WILL BE RESUMED
Operations at Florence Normal Are
Temporarily Suspended-Florence
After Commission Form

Florence, July Especial. Work has
been temporarily suspended on the nor
NAL school dormitory. owing to some
complications arising from msunder-
standing in regard to the contract The
building committee met yesterday and
straightened matters out aud work will
be resumed IN few days.
Ten of the present aldermen have signed
the petition for change OF the form of
government in Florence. This has a
Belshazzar ring to 1t that cannot be
misunderstood. Only four Sf the present
board are not In sympathy with the
change, and 10 have openly declared that
II Is necessary.
Farmers are getting ready to fight the
grass worm. The damage 1t has done
to neighboring states justify stringent
measures of prevention and Paris green
is being bought freely to remedy the
evil.
The funeral of William =. Richardson
will take place today. He took hts life
IN wednesday morning at his home in
East F florence.
Years ago he suffered from a severe
fracture of the skull and his friends think
he hal never been himself ard that the
deed was committed in moment OF in
sanity.
1.-THE Earnest Workers" Of the Presby-
terrain church will give tea and noon
light entertainment on the lawn OF the
O'Neal residence tonight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
CHARGED WITH
RETAILING LIQUC

Montgomery. July 26.-lSpecial)--TFen
F. Vandiver, formerly a promine
wholesale grocery dealer of Montgomer,
was arrested this afternoon on federal.
Indictment charging him with retailing
liquor without having obtained govern
ment license. The indictment was re-
turned against Nandiver hi tie fedeN
grand jury, which IDS br'eii rel
here for several days. VandivCzAllkV-
was fixed at $500. which he Il
made. W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
EXCURSIONS EAST.

Southern Railway will sell daily round
trips as follows New York, sf.35 Bos-
ton, a420, Atlantic City. $S915: Asbury
Park, $l0.40. Stop overs at all points go
ing or returning. or both. One hour
quickest time trains leave $3.50 a. m, and
$3.50 p. IN. Steel equipment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
BORING FOR OIL IS
TO Be RESUMED
Deep Well in West Hunts
vile Will Be Worked
COTTON GIN BURNED
CantreIl and Young, Both Former
Council Presidents, Candidates for
Commissioner-Dem to
Form Campaign Club
COTTON GIN BURNED

Huntsville. July 26.-(Special.)-The New
York-Alabama OIL company is making
arrangements to resume operations at the
deep we'll in West Huntsville. The bot
tom of the we'll is in stratum OF rock
that has proved to be more than 1850 feet
thick so far. Paul Mahoney, who is in
charge of the company's operations here,
has been in Kentucky during the last few
weeks, where he examined the logs OF
several producing wells. He found them
similar to his own log of this well, and
is convinced that the rock underlying this
section will be penetrated when his drill
goes 200 feet deeper.
Stevens Hines Nuptials
Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Ernest Kinds, q. S.
A, have sent out cards announcing the
marriage of their sister. Miss Margaret
Stevens. The wedding occurred at New
Hope July 49,
Commissioners Race
NJ. M. Cantreil and Jesse f. Young,
both former presidents of the city coun-
ell of Huntsville, today entered the race
for city commissioned. There are now
three candidates. DR.. F. l.. Adams. former
member of the council, being the first
man to get in several days ago. The cleo
ton will be held September 16 and one
commissioner will be elected to take Of
fee in October.
Cotton Gin Burned
The cotton gin, seedhouse and sawmill
of G. d. White near Madison crossroads,
were burned Thursday morning early by
an incendiary fire. The loss amounted to
about 5000; insurance about $1,000. Mr..
White is confident that the blaze was
started by firebug, one other attempt
of the same kind having been made durine
tho present year.
Democrats to Meet
Clarendon Davis, chairman of the DEM
ocratic county execptive committee, has
called for mass meeting of democrats TO
be held in the county courthouse on
Tuesday might, when a Wilson and Mar
shall campaign club will be organized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
sEASHORE EXCURSIONS

Southern Railway announces round trip
fares of $780, good for ten days. sold on
Saturdays to Atlantic Beach, Fla, ST.
Simons. Cumberland Islands and Tybee,
Ga. Convenient schedules to all points.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
Shelbourn Will Acce

I. Or Shelbourn. the newly elected pres
ident of Howard college, had long con-
ference with the board of trustees yes
e "a and one of them announced to the
convention this morning that DR.. Shell
aar icd them to believe that he would
accept the presidency of Howard col
lege and that he would give them final
answer Monday next. This report was
received with applause.
DR. Preston Blake made a motion that
the convention express their gratitude
n its local pastor. the Rev. j Fl. Long
crier the First Baptist church, and the
entire town for the glorious entertain
lad received at the
hands of the citizens of Jasper. A resoll
ton was adopted with rising vote.
per has been delighted with the Bap-
lists Of the state and would be glad for
them to come asain. They are the largest
religious body in the state, having more
than 1000 ordained ministers. and more
an 80 regular pastors. More than 500
ministers and delegates attended the con-
vention. Nearly all messengers went
away on this afternoons trains. many
Of them leaving yesterday and last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

A mass meeting of the qualified voters
of the city of Sheffield is called for this
evening at the theatre. July 26. to dis
cuss whether Sheffield shall adopt the
commission form of government. As an
election is pending, it seems the desire
of the leading citizens that information
may be given and received from all walks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

THE Earnest Workers" OF the Presby-
terrain church will give tea and noon
light entertainment on the lawn OF the
O'Neal residence tonight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Sheffield, July 26-4(Special y Governor
O'Neal has appointed j. D. Kerby to sue
coed himself as excise commissioner OF
the city of Sheffield. The new appoint
ment carries with it tenure of office
for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Yesterday was the hottest day of the
season. At / o'clock the thermometer
stood SO degrees in the shade. The warm
weather and the occasional showers have
put the cotton in a growing condition.
and the farmers are optimistic. AT no
time in the last ten years has fruit been
so plentiful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Joseph Game. who was a delegate to
the students conference held in Ashville.
n. c.. from the state normal college, will
deliver an address to Baraca class In the
basement of the Methodist church next
Sunday morning, at $3.50 o'clock
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-20
HEROIC RESCUE
BY AN ARMENIAN
Pulls Drowning Man Out OF Rap
ids at Niagara Falls at Risk
Of Life.

NIAGARA FALLS. n. Y. May l9,-One
of the most daring rescucs In the history
of Niagara Falls was effected today ny
Aram Keyorkian. an Armenian VINO
waded out waist deep IN the rapids
short distance above the cataract ana
pulled TO shore with IL pikepole the uh-
conscious form Of Henry j, Smith, %
years old, Of Buffalo
David Gordon and Park Constable
Thomas Harrington assisted in the rescue
by forming a human chain, ancnorinS
the Armenian to the shore ana enabling
him to resist the current, which was
sspeciaJly strong, owing to the high
water.
smith was seen walking along the mar
row path sltirting the river about Soo
foet above the falls, when he missed his
footing and fell Into the turbulent stream
ue soon became exhausted In his efforts
m reach shore and was floating with his
bead under wuter when caught by he-
vorkIap with his pole less than loo teet
above the brink. Smith soon was resusci-
r,to oil
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-20
FISHERMAN FINDS
BODY At SAW PEDRO
Strong Evidence of Murder;
Victim a Man of Middle Age
and Well Dressed.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 19.-The
body OF an unidentified man was found
floating in the Inner harbor at San Pedro
today by Il fisherman. His hands were
tied together with Il heavy cord and his
skull was fractured In two places. The
body was weighted with a forty pound
iron bar six feet long.
The body is that of Il man about 40
years old six feet 1 inch in height and
weighed about 200 pounds. The clothing
was OF excellent broadcloth, such as is
worn by clergymen. A long black over
coat lined with silk was found on the
body. which apparently had been in the
water about Il week,
A copy OF Christian Science monthly
dated April l. and obtained from a read
ing room in Los Angeles. gas in the
pocket OF the overcoat.
That the man did not give up his life
without terrific struggle was evident
The right arm was broken and badly dis
colored and several fingers on the right
hand were fractured.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-20
TAKE INTEREST IN THE
PANAMA EXPOSITION

BUDAPEST. May l9.-The special
commission OF the Panama Pacific expo
sition. with the American ambassador.
Richard G. Kerens and his stafr. was re-
ceived IN special audience today by Arch
dulce Joseph. Later the commissioners
visited the ministries parliament build
ings and other institutions.
The minister OF agriculture. Count Sc
renyi, gave luncheon In their honor.
and several hours We're spent In Inspecting
the state apartments OF the royal palace
In Buda on the right side of the river,
The government gave grand banquet
this evening, The greatest int4rest Is
manifested everywhere In the consng ex-
position.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-20
BABY KILLED WHILE
ON MOTHERS BREAST
Innocent Little One Catches
Bullets in Its Body Fired by
Unknown ASSailant.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May l9.-Mrs.
D. p. Coulter, victim of an attempted
assault, lives tonight because her g.
montls~old baby lying on her breast
caught in its own little body the bull
lets fred at her by her bafhed assail'
ant. The baby died instantly.
This city has beeu terrorized lately
by attempted assaults on women, COM
mitted. it is believed, by q mysterious
person. whom the police call 'Jack
the Shooter"
Early this morning the man entered
the Coulter residence and attacked
Mrs. Coulter.
Half au hour afterward the same
man, it is thought, entered the resi-
dence of NJ. NJ. Hankins. He fired at
Mrs. Hanlrins and at two policemen
who were attracted by her cries. The
police cmptied their revolvers at MIN
as he ran, but he escaped
Recently. supposedly the same man
has assaulted one and wounded TWO
other women. and made unsuccessful
attempts TO assault several others.