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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
ADJUSTMENTS
This Weeks Headliner at the Orpheum


Did you ever SEQ a real. live Kangaroo
Probably not. Well. this week at the
Crpheum you will have that pleasure.
Bob is the kangaroo. and he is not only
well trained, but he is so tame that the
children can play around him without
fear,
Bob is with the Gordon Brothers, the
worlds champion bag punchers and also
clever boxers The part the kangaroo
plays is as sparring partner for one of
the Gordons, whom he knocks out every
five seconds with we'll directed blows
from his powerful hind feet. 1t is d re-
markable comedy stunt, said to be of such
a nature that the audiences laugh all the
time, as well as evidence their interest
in the animal.
Tho kangaroo's strength is In his hind
legs, which are more powerful than the
legs of the largest mule. A full swing
kick from one leg is a death sentence to
any man, and a mild poke of the lower
limb will break a mans arm or leg.
The kangaroo kicks the comedian
around the stage like a playthng. He
bats him over the ropes in the boxing
contest, much to the delight of the aud
fences. This act is a distinct novelty,
and one that viii find ready favor with
the audiences. Hundreds OF people have
never seem kangaroo, and this will af-
ford them the opportunity. None have
ever seen trained kangaroo, for this
enc is the only one in training on the
stage.
| The Gordon brothers Introduce an act
| that is filed with sensational and clever
| bag punching in addition to the four
round bout between one of them and the
| kangaroo.
| The bill, although 1t has this high
priced act, will have other excellent fea-
lures this week. Jesse Hall and Charles
Danforth will present a pathetic comedy
sketch entitled ''The GUTTER which is
the life story of stranded actor and
| his pessimistic quotations on life in gem
| eral, which are offset by the optimism
| of his wife. The scenes are an actor S
| room In New York hotel at the present.
| time. The lines are filled with comedy,
| with an UNDERLYING of pathos. The act
| ing is clever.
| For black face comedy there are few
| teams that have anything on HILBERT
| and Warren, a team which for a dozen
| years has entertained thousands of peo-
| pie with their clever comedy, singing,
dancing and piano playing stunts. Their
| comedy is right up to the minute. They
| change 1t every week to keep abreast OF
| the times. and never let it drag at any
| time. The team is considered one of the
| funniest pairs in vaudeville.
| Comedy and sensational bicycling is
combined in the act of the Australian
! Wheelers, team of comedy cyclists.
One of the performers VIII present the
sensational features that appeal to the
| audience, while the other puts on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
QUEER AEROPLANE
ACCIDENT IN PARIS

Paris. July 6.-An army aeroplane ac-
chimes passig too near each other while
flying, occurred today at Villacoublay,
near Paris. Lieutenants Briez and Burlez
of the French army started on a flight
from the aerodrome inc separate snono-
planes. their destination being Belfort.
Lieutenant Briez had attained an altitude
of coo feet when Burlez. passing him
at greater speed 100 feet higher in the
air. forced pocket of air downward and
caused the machine driven by Breiz TO
lose its equilibrium. The monopane
crashed to the ground and both of Briez' s
legs were broken, while his Jaw was
fractured and his breast also was in
jured. Doctors say he will live.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Richardson Resigns

j. w. Richardson. who has been cob
nected with the transportation department.
of the Southern railway for the past 10
years, has resigned, and will go to west
ern Canada, where he will be connected
with townSte company in the great
wheat district of Saska tchewan. He served
for two years as chief clerk to the SUI
perintendent, four years as chief clerk
to the general superintendent, and the
past four years he has been in the freight
terminal department His resignation
takes effect July 10, when he will leave
for his new location.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Building Permits

The following building permits were
issued in the office of the building in
spector at the city hall Yesterday;
s1300-Pratt Land and Improvement
company. Tenth avenue and Forty third
street, Wylam, one-story frame build
ing; work to be done at day labor.
s30o0-G. n Cooper. Thirtieth street
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth ave-
nues two-story frame building; work
TO be done at day labor.
s2oo0-Sigmund Rennee. Third ave-
nue. between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets. repairs on Majestic theatre:
work to be done at day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
East Lake Park

Those who delight in good music of the
higher order Will be treated at East Lake
park to day to an afternoon and evening
coneeft By Calman's Symphony orchestra.
This orchestra, made up of 16 of Biz
mingham musicians, has made a host OF
new friends since its Introduction at the
park today to an afternoon and evening
the light operas and from the works oil
the semi-classics.
There will be lots of things of a most
interesting nature going on at the lake
during the coming week Picnics galore
are scheduled the largest being that OF
the street railway company, who tender
an all day picnic to Its motermen and
conductors Monday and Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Majestic
Large Poultry Exhibit Hail Is
Being Erected AT Fair Grounds

try show at the Alabama State fair has
been thoroughly revised and show
changes that will be of interest to the
exhibitor. All those interested in these
matters should read carefully the oata-
logue and write to DR.. Hal f. Halstead
or to the secretary of the Alabama State
Fair association at Birmingham for any
further information desired. A Juvenile
class has been added TO the poultry show
and every inducement is being made to
attract exhibits Of poultry by boys and
girls of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
NINE EXAMINATIONS
ARE TO BE HELD

State Mine Inspector C. II. Nesbitt has
issued notice that the board of ex-
aminers will hold an examination for first
and second class mine foremen and flre
boss certificates of competency July %, 90,
"a. 25 and 26. The examinations will be
held in the auditorium of the Chamber
of Commerce and will start at o'clock in
the afternoons.
Applications will be received by Mr.. Mes
bitt at any time at his office in tho
Chamber Of Commerce. The board OF ex-
aminers consists of Erslxine Ramsay, J.
Fl. Tidmore, w. b. Hillhouse, Carr Nc
Cormaclz and 7. H. Tinney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
ARE ARRESTED FOR
BLOCKING STREET

Two white men We're arrested and
fined 81 each in the recorders court
yesterday morning on a charge of
blocking. a public highway.
They were arrested under the pro-
visions of the recent automobile or
dinance which forbid machines to be
,left standing in public places for any
length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

Capt Bob Crenshaw of the Ensiey
police is now in full charge OF that pre-
cinct during the time Capt M. ]. DON
linis acting chief of the Birmingham
police force Captain Bob Is well known
throughout the Ensley district, and has
many friends who are delighted at the
favor shown him. He will have charge in
Ensley for ID days, when cnlef Bodeker
is EXPECTED back from his trip, and Cap
tain Donlan will return to his post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Early Diagnosis

"5 The converse of these conclusions Is
that medical diagnosis of consumption
must be secured at as early a moment
as possible The way to secure this is
by an awakening of the public mind to
the. insidious nature of the approach OF
tuberculosis, on the one hand, and the
employment of the most slSillful diagnos-
ticians on the other. Cooperation of en-
ployers ought to be secured, so that sus-
picious symptoms may be examined in
any employe.
ITO deal with as large a number as
possible of these persons in the earliest
stage of the disease requires both sana-
forum, district nurse and very active
dispensary clinic. Each member of this
association and each local physician can
aid the cause by inducing as many sus-
picious cases as possible to visit the dis
penary.
81 close this report with the following
fact quoted from DR.. f. l.. Hoffman,
the insurance specialist of New York:
In Germany the death rate from
consumption has been reduced As per
cent. Ours apparently 80 per cent. But
Germany now recognizes that the tuber-
culosis question is fundamentally a hous-
ing question and has appropriated $76, :
100000 for better housing her working
people, .
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Automobile Stolen

F. L. Bivings announces the theft of his
automobile some time Friday night. The
car at the time it was stolen was stand
ing in front OF the Gafford residence, 1915
Fifth avenue. 1t wat an Overland tour
ing car and bore license Nc. z5ak
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Two Sections to Meeting

1.-TWO main departments or sections
constituted the meeting, the medical
and sociological fields. Both sections
were therefore covered by your repre-
sentatives. The sociological section had
the advantage of the experience of a
large number of secretaries of state
and local anti-tuberculosis associations.
Among the men of prominence paying
large attention to this aspect of the
work was the well known writer on
hygiene, DR.. Woods Hutchinson. The
paramount Importance of the laymen's
work was thoroughly emphasized by
the election of Homer Folks of New
York, the child welfare expert, as pres
ident for the ensuing year. There were
special opportunities provided for the
conference of secretaries, who form an
association within the national asso-
citation.
1T would be tedious to attempt "a
digest of the proceedings soon to be
published and available in our office
A more useful thing by way of dele
gates report is the briefest possible
summary of the significant tendencies
and conclusions indicated by the dis
cussions, for we must recognize the
tentatiyeness of the whole work Even
the most eminent men specializing are
dsinclined to state hard and fast con
illusions They are confessedly learn
ing and willing to learn. It is becom-
ing, therefore. in us laymen to fol-
low in the same spirit; eager to learn
and willing to do the best we can in
the present stage of knowledge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07

solute public control. In Atlanta the
white and negro camps are near enough
to be administered by one authority.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Necessary Treatment

"a. Segregation of all euberculous per-
sons. constant stimulation of forces tend
Ing to establish bettes living conditions,
fresh air camps for children and vigil
liant inspection by expert nurses visiting
in the homes are all NEST necessary parts
of the ideal.
49, Special care is being given to the
segreation of advanced cases. This is a
matter in which our association has been
froced to take occasional action. But no
way of doing the work can be found
short of large camps, hospitals for both
races, working in conjunction with a
health department authorized to compel
unwilling patients. The need Is greatest
where poverty is greatest and population
densest and most ignorant. Atlanta has
given an example which we must follow.
with public funds and possibly with alb
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
Prevention First

al. The view that is most securely
held appears to be that prevention must
be given the first place by all organ
izations. The very word cure is seri
ously challenged by conservative ply
sicians, who insist that a mere disap-
pearance of symptoms means quies
cence rather than cure. This should not
discourage patients, but put them on
their guard. on tho other hand it
should vastly increase attention to SAN
itary and hygienic measures to prevent
contamination.
i4"2. Poverty is the recognized main
source of the disease. Implying, as it
does, bad housing, undertaking, over
work, over-crowding, careiessness and
often ignorance and vice bred of misery.
poverty is the breeding ground of this
national problem, on which, in Great
Britain and in Germany, far more legis-
lation is being directed than in this coun-
try Yet we have that problem in many
forms.
80. Greater authority must be secured
by health officers, therefore, and .hous-
ing by municipal authority may be made
essential
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-07
DIR. caves REPORTS
ON TUBERCULOSIS
Prevention Must Be Given
First Consideration
POVERTY IS SOURCE
Poverty Means Bad Housing, Under
feeding, 0verwork, Ignorance and
Other Conditions Tending to
Breed the Disease
POVERTY IS SOURCE

DIR. George Eaves, recently elected
secretary of the Jefferson County Anti
tuberculosis association, who was a
delegate to the annual conference for
the study and prevention of that dread
disease, has submitted to the society
his report of that trip.
1t follows:
THE annual meeting held in Wash
ington, ID. c., May 80 and 81, was at
tended by me on behalf of this as
ISOLATION. I had also the great ad-
vantage and pleasure of comparing
notes with DIR. Cabot Lull, who was
also. in attendance. DR.. Lull's excep-
tional devotion to the study of tuber-
culosis was fifty recognized by unan-
imous election to the board of directors
of the national organization. an honor
not only to him and this association
but to the state of Alabama
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
TO DISCUSS GOOD
CITY GOVERNMENT

Los Angeles, CAL, July S-Delegates
from widely separated sections of the
country were assembled in this city
today at the opening of the eighteenth
annual meeting of the National Munich.
pal Lague and the twentieth annual
conference for good city government,
The joint gathering will be In session
through the greater part of the week
and will have many men end women OF
wide prominence as speakers. Expert
city planning, commission government
for large cities, the operation OF wo'
man suffrage in Pacific Coast cities.
the need of an adequate civil service
law, municipal finances, the regulation
of public utilities and the liquor prob
lens are some of the leading topics
scheduled for discussion. A civic ex.
hibit treating of comprehensive city
planning, traffic and transportation,
parks. water supply and kindred sub.
jects, is being held in connection with
the meeting.
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Was A Young Boy Near Brink
Haven On Sunday,
George Strauss Lost Hls life
Very Suddenly
Companions Did Not See aim
Go Down

Brink Haven, Ohio, July SEThe
body Of George Strauss, aged II ysars,
was hshed from the MohIean river
near here Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock by several companions with
whom he had been bathing when no
was drowned. Il 10 supposed that he
was seized with cramps and sank be.
fore he could attract attention be.
cause none Of the boys saw him 90
under. All efforts Of respiration prov.
Cd futile.
Shortly before o'clock q number
Of boys Of Cavallo and vicinity went
swimming under bridge spanning
the Mohican and were thoroughly en-.
joying the sport. After a time the
Strauss boy was missed and his alb.
sence prompted search. Unable to
find him anywhere on the bank, the
swimmers came to the conclusion that
he must have drowned and all began
diving to the bottom In search Of his
body. After q time the body waA
found at the bottom Of the river which
is very deep at that particular point.
The boys managed to drag the inert
form Of the youth to the bank where
an effort was made to revive him.
This they could not do and assistance
was sent for. A conveyance was se-
cured and the drowned youth was
taken to the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Strauss, about one
mile north Of Cavallo, where a physi-
clan was summoned. The boy was
dead, however. before the doctor ar
rived and It is thought that he was
dead when found by the boys at the
swimming hole.
The funeral at Tiverton Center
Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock. In.
termen: in Tiverton Center cemetery.
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ORGANIZATION
Of Democratic Executive Com.
mIttee Effected Saturday

A meeting Of the recently elected
Democratic county executive commit.
tee was held at the Office of Hon. s.
r. Gotsball Saturday afternoon at
which an organization was effected
and other preliminary campaign mat.
ters we're attended to. The organiza.
tion of the committee was as follows:
Chalrman-P. A. Berry.
Vice Chairman-Frank Harper.
Secretary--S. r. Gotshall.
Treasurer--F'red J. Lawler.
The regular meetings of the com.
mittee will be held Friday evenings.
BY unanimous vote the committee
recommended to Secretary of State
Graves the appointment of Robert B.
Armstrong as a member of the Knox
county board Of deputy state super.
visors of elections.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
SHOCKED
BY 4 Live Wire While Ia A
Mulberry Tree
John Simpkins Meets With A
Severe Injury

John Simpkins of Catherine street
was badly burned and shocked SUM-
day afternoon when he came in con.
tact with a live wire while picking
mulberries from tree in the yard at
his home. He was almost to the top
OF the tree and was reaching for some
fruit on smaller limbs when his hand
struck a wire highly charged with
electricity. In an effort to free him.
self, Mr.. Simpkins thrust his other
hand towards the wire and, as a re-.
suit. beth hands were badly burned.
The shock threw him from the limb
on which he was sitting and he fell
heavily to the ground. Painful bruis-
es were sustained on various parts of
his body. The accident was witness.
ed by neighbors and the injured man
was assisted to the house where q
physician was summoned in attend.
ance.
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home by the sheriff where he was
identified by Mrs. Dodd as one OF the
men who had been at the home eas.
lier in the morning.
Mahaffey acknowledged having
been at the Dodd home, but stated
that he and Bert Merriman had gone
there for the purpose of frightenine
man by the name of Briscoe, whom
they supposed was there. However.
Mahaffey failed to explain why he and
Merriman had chopped down the
heavily bolted door, and denied all
knowledge of the crime.
Sheriff Parker next started out to
locate Merriman and also found that
he had not been home all night. 1t
was not until Sunday afternoon that
Sheriff Parker and officer Walter
George found Merriman in South Yer.
non. He was taken to the Dodd home
where he was identified by Mrs.
Dodd. Merriman told story similar
10 that or Mahafey and stated that
they had gone to the Dodd home Sat.
urday night for the purpose of fright.
ening Briscoe.
Doth men were placed in the county
Jail by the officers.
Monday morning at 10 o'clock Find.
lay Dodd appeared before Mayor Per.
rine and swore to an affidavit charg.
ing Lou M. Mahaffey and Bert Merri.
man with rape. Each waived exam.
ination and bond was fixed by the
mayor at $1,000 in each case. Merri.
man furnished bond and was released.
His bond was signed by his mother,
Anna Merriman. Mahaffey also fur
nished bond and was released. His
bond was signed by his father, Milton
Mahaffey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
SOLDIERS
Picnic TO Occur On july Is
At The Park

The county picnic committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic met at the
Office of Col. L. G. Hunt, chairman, on
Saturday last at p. m. and made ar.
rangements for grand basket picnic
and reunion of all the soldiers in the
county and their families and all kin.
dred organizations at Hiawatha park,
on Thursday, July 25th.
Every person attending is requested
to bring a cup, plate and spoon with
such provision as they may wish for
their dinner. The committee will serve
baked beans and coffee.
Now don't miss this day and date as
we are going to have the best picnic
and reunion ever, and you may not be
here to attend the next one.
BY Order Of Committee.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
The City League Has Some
Interesting Contests
At nlawatha And Riverside
On Saturday
The Standing Of The City
League Up To July s

In a game. that will probably be the
last one at home this season, the Hia.
wathas defeated the Heiseys of New
ark Sunday afternoon by a score Of
3 to 1. The contest was one-sided ana
the interest Jagged throughout. The
locals won the game in the first in
ming when they scored three runs on
Popejoy's two base hit and ragged
fielding by the Kelsey infield.
The Newark aggregation played
fairly good ball after the first inning
although their defense was by no
means proof against Hiawatha runs.
Church was invincible only two clean
drives being secured off his delivery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
A fine ORCHESTRA
To Furnish The Music For The Elks'
Minstrel Show

The reserved seat sale for the Elks
minstrels, which will be given at the
Park theatre tomorrow and Wednes-
day evenings, opened this morning
at 8 o'clock and Judging from the rush
the theatre will be packed on Tues
day evening. Those desiring seats for
Wednesday evening may have them
laid aside at once.
The orchestra for the shows Is com
posed of ten pieces, led by Professor
Carter. leader of the orchestra Of
Chase's theatre at Washington, ID. c.,
and the consensus of opinion seems
to be that 1t Is one of the best or
chestras ever gotten together In the
city.
Altogether the shows this year will
surely please everyone.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
OFFICERS
Installed By The Odd Fellows
At Brandon

Brandon, O., July S-Sycamore Val.
ley Lodge Of !. o. o. F. installed the
following officers at their regular
meeting at Brandon Saturday even.
ing:
Noble Grand-Charles Wright.
Vice Grand-Arthur Chrisman.
Right Supporter OF the Noble Grand
Roy Morey.
Left Supporter Of the Noble Grand
Milligan.
Right Supporter of the Vice Grand
Chadwick.
Left Supporter of the Vice Grand
Frederick Ward.
Warden--William Row.
Conductor-Chase Baxter.
Chaplain-C. d. Morey.
Inside Guard-Ralph Y0st.
Outside Guard-Walter Chrisman.
Installing Officer--C. G. Weaver.
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MONROE CENTER -
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Mr.. A. B. Fronce and son Carol Of
Mt. Vernon were the guests Of rela.
tives here Saturday night and Sunday.
willard Rinehart and family were
the guests of Frank johnson and fami.
ly Saturday evening.
Don't forget the play at Valley Grove
July II.
Mr.. J. H. Shrimplin has finished
painting the church and NJ. B. Hurley
with force Of men has finished clean.
ing the cemetery.
The ladies' aid society Of Ebenexer
will give play at the Valley Grove
school house for the benefit of the
church Thursday evening, July II, en-.
titled "Muldoon's Blunders" A farce
in three acts. Come everybody.
Zelma Baker was the guest of Helen
Scott Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Frank Berger and family we're
the guests of Willard Rinehart and
family Sunday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-09
PORTLAND FILLED WITH ELks

Portlend, Ore, July Silks reun-
ion week opened under favorable aus.
pices today. While thousands OF
Elks arrived Saturday and Sunday.
the real inflow did not begin until this
morning. The convention Of the
grand ledge opens in the Armory to.
night with prayer, song and speeches.
The entire city is profusely decorated.
The downtown streets, depots and
hotels are thronged with enthusiastic
crowds and the familiar hello Bill"
is to be heard on every hand.