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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
MAY USE RESERVOIR
FOR FIRE PURPOSES
Suggested River Water Be
Stored in Unfit Reservoir
in Montgomery

Montgomery, July 1.-(Special.) --Sugges-
tons are heard on all sides relative to
making reservoir No. 8 receptacle for
river water to be used in supplying the
fire mains Since the discovery of infec-
ton in this reservoir which the health
authorities are apparently unable to pre-
vent, the reservoir has been discontinued
altogether In some instances large guam
titles of bacteria have been discovered
in the water, for which there have been
many theories advanced. The theory
which has gained the largest credence is
that the infection is the result of seep-
age, which has gotten into the water tank
through cracks in the brick wall.
According to the suggestions advanced
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
ALLEGED BASEBALL
GAMBLER in COURT

Trenton, N. j., July LIN the United
States district court today Edward
Schmerber, Jr., of Newark was called
upon to plead to charge of using the
United States mails for forming base
ball machine pool in violation of the
anti-lottery law.
Schneider pleaded not guilty and was
placed under $500 bail to await trial.
Gabriel HOLE of Paterson also pleaded
not guilty to the charge of using the
mails for the purpose of carrying on
a baseball pool.
He was held in $4,000 bail to await
trial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
FAMOUS ENGINEER
DIES IN TORONTO

Toronto, Ontario. July 1.-Cecil Bruins
wick Smith. one of the best known rail-
way and hydro-electrical engineers in the
world, is dead at his home here of can
Ger. He was IS years old.
Nearly every hydro-electric plant in
America was either designed or built by
Mr.. smith. He was graduate of McGill
university and former president of the
Canadian society of civil engineers He
was the author of several text books on
engineering.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
MANY CASUALTIES
AT GERMAN MEET

Altoona. Prussia. July 1.-Benno Koe-
mig, German aviator. died this forenoon
from injuries he sustained yesterday when
he made a violent landing in a clump OF
bushes. He was participating in the tour
nament resumed yesterday after having
been postponed June 2. owing to the
deaths of Albert Muchstatetter, one Of
the best known German aviators, and his
passenger. Lieutenant Stille of the Ger
man army soon after the start.
Three other professional aviators taking
part in the contest also We're injured by
falls yesterday. They are all expected to
recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

usually possible to discount the results
After all, crops are more essential to the
welfare of the people than the success of
any political party or faction and unless
there should be a marked failure in the
yield of our great staple commodities,
we do not believe that the campaign will
have more than a neglible effect upon
business.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
BIRMINGHAM"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
O'NEAL CONFESSES
TO MANY ROBBERIES

Chicago. July Frank O'Neal. alias
Louis Burke, told the Chicago police to-
day after being arrested on charge of
burglary that he escaped from the state
prison at Columbus. O.. in 1898. where he
was serving a life term for murder. He
said he killed a prison guard named
Lauderbach. Since coming to Chicago a
month ago o'Neal said he had committed
eight robberies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
.CADSDEN CITIZENS
CR|T|C|SE BRYAN
Baltimore Convention Chief
Matter of Interest in City
COUNTY COURT MEETS
Postal Receipts at Gadsden Show In
crease Over Preceding Quarter.
Cavalry Spends Sunday En-
Route to Admission

Gadsden, July 1.-(Special.) 1.-The Balti-
interest in the city today. Wherever
there is gathering of men this is the
sole topic of discussion. The Underwood
supporters are becoming discouraged, al
though hope is not abandoned. There is
general criticism of Bryan and many fear
that he will yet be named as the party
leader.
Postal Receipts Grow
The statement of receipts of the Gads-
den postoffice for the last quarter show
an increase over the preceding quarter.
Also an increase over the same quarter
last year. The gain over last year Is
about 5000. The postofjce receipts for the
past several years have shown steady
increase. denoting constant growth in the
population and business of the city.
County Court COnvenes
The county court was convened this
morning by Judge L. l.. Herzberg for the
regular session. There are twenty-four
cases to be disposed of and the court will
sit for several days.
Cavalry Spends Sunday
A regiment of United States cavalry
from Fort Oglethorpe at Chickamauga,
spent yesterday in this city. being en-
camped at Elliott park. The soldiers at
tracted large number of visitors to the
park but heavy rain interfered with
the pleasure of the sightseers. The cav
alrymen departed at an early hour this
morning for Admission. where they will
participate in the maneuvers to be held
there during months encampment.
Forney Hughes Hon0red
Forney Hughes. commander of the En-
ma SAMSON Camp of the Sons of Vet
Grams, received notice today that he had
been honored by being named as assist
ant inspector on the general staff of j.
P. Norfieet, commander in chief of the
Sons, with headquarters at Nashville.
Salvation Army Picnic
The local post of the Salvation Army of
America will give picnic at Elliott park
on July A. at which the poor people of
the city are to be entertained. The fea-
ture of the day will be a free dinner.
Leave for New Home
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Hannah will leave
Gadsden tomorrow for Clearwater, Fla,
to make that place their future home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

by many prominent citizens, the river
water which is stored in standpipes for
the use of the fire mains should be trans
ferrea to the reservoir, after which the
standpipes should be cleaned and possibly
utilized for artesian water.
The authorities are giving the situation
considerable thought, and it is likely that
the present investigation will result in
utilizing the large reservoir for fire pur-
poses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
ENOUGH MONEY FOR
FLOOD SUFFERERS

Montgomery, July .-(Special.)-A letter
has been received at the governors Of
fee from Ernest p. Ficknell national d.
rector of the American Red Cross So
ciety, to the effect that the national So
ciety thinks that the time has come for
a discontinuance Of the effort to collect
a relief fund for sufferers from the Mis-
sissippi flood. Unexpended balances now
in the hands of several Red Cross state
boards are believed to be sufficient for
present needs. Z
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Notice

Members Of Avondale lodge No. ATS.
A. F. and A. NJ. Public installation OF
OFFICERS will be held at Griffin's hall.
Avondale. Wednesday. July 3, 8 p. m.
Members of sister lodges and their
families are requested to attend.
JULIUS L. COOPER. w. NJ
T. e. SMITH JR.. Secy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Manufacturer Kills Himself

Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-David p. Ander-
son, president OF stove manufacturing
concern shot and killed himself in his
home in Wilmette this morning. worry
over financial difficulties, then physical
collapse Is believed to have impelled An
derson. He was 81 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Record Broken

Salt Lake City, July 1.-Alfred Goullet
of Australia, riding against time, broke
the worlds record for one mile unpaced
at the Salt Palace bicycle track last night.
Goullet's time was 1:52, which Is 10 OF
second faster than the old record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
international League

At Montreal 8, Buffalo G.
Second game: Montreal Z, Buffalo 3.
At Toronto Z, Rochester 5.
Second game: Rochester 0, Toronto 0.
At Newark g., Jersey City T. III innings)
Others not scheduled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Huntsville Sign Cavett

Huntsville. July 1.-(Special) -Manaser
Riggs of the Huntsville baseball team has
signed Pitcher Cavett, recently with the
Mobile team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
"a.
Moore-Handleyt
Hardware Go.

Largest Wholesale Hardware House in Alabama ANY
Adjoining State. More Than 5 Acres of Floor
Space in Three Big Buildings
MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE:
AVENUE A AND Goth STREET
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Pabst
Blue
Ribbon
The Beer of Quality

This is the beverage beyond
compare, and is appropriate for
all times and occasions. Whole
some and refreshing-a delight
to the eye and the palate-the
perfection of brewing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

Bottled only at the
brewery in crystal
clear bottles, showing
at a glance that it
is clean and pure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
BIG IMPROVEMENT
IN IRON AND STEEL
First National Bank Issues
Monthly Review
CONDITION OF CROPS
Good Average Crops Expected in
Spite of Insect Ravages-Pig
Iron Very Firm-Real
Estate Dull

The First National Banks Financial
and Commercial Review for the month is
as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Effect of Conventions

THE sessions of the national conven-
tions of the two great political parties
during the past two weeks have natur-
ally had quieting effect upon business in
many lines, but 1t is remarkable how
small an effect all the political turmoil
through which we have been passing for
several months. has had upon legitimate
business. As this review is written 1t is
impossible TO predict the result at Balti-
more. nor is it possible to estimate the
strength that Mr.. Roosevelt will be able
to develop for his third party. Politics
will necessarily. occupy the center of the
stage during the next four months, but
hitherto. even in the most holly contested
campaigns. the atmosphere has begun to
clear in September. by which time it "
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-29

THE DAY BOOK AND THE NEWSPAPERS
Readers of The Day Book will reading
interest In this 32page daily than newspaper in Chicago
is the advertising that makes the newspapers big And
much of what printed isn't a-anyhow
e5 per cent of the people,
The columns of markets for those who dabble in Stocks
bonds and grain-a gambling department
The track for those who gamble pool rooms
with handbooks
And the society obber for about of the people
Of big headlines and much given
and ragedestats your attention and you buy
the paper.
The efforts newspaper publishers get crcula-
on isn't help readers much help advertisers
YOU have cash value the advertiser and hence the
vertng and get into his store with your money
That's why newspapers to buy They paror
lamps lace curtains rocking chairs and other household xngs and
then turn around and sell you to the advertisers
That's why advertisers get special privileges Newspapers
cater to them in order to get their money.
You notice that carrying loan shark advertising
don't expose the devilsh greed of loan sharks
And they don't print what the reports
department the relation of low
the Social Evil That's because department big adj
vertisers
The Day Book does accept advertising any
any It's only of the week gets
from each subscriber
Hence it nothing anybody but its readers and
afford to publish the truth without fear or favor.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
Being a Baseball Star.

A stars job is a hard one. The
mental strain is even greater than the
physical. For what he undergoes the
fabulous salaries are not fabulous.
Before going into details let US de.
fine a star-the ball players defini'
ton:
"A star is any player who. through
individual excellence, achieves a repu-
tation for brilliant work, thus attract
ing fans TO the park to see him play"
He is a star only so long as his per-
formances stand out. He is paid the
salary of star as long as his reputa-
ton brings fans to the stands and
money to the box office. The day that
sees the waning Of his sensationalisn
also sees the waning of his salary
Edward Lyell Fox IN Outing.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
CTo BE CONTINUED
LIVE IN COMPLETE ISOLATION
Outside World Practically Unknown to
the Dwelers in the Land
of Moab.

Most travellers who visit the Holy
Land content themselves with a visit
10 that restricted part west of Jordan.
The mountainous regions of Moab, as
seen by them from Jerusalem, are lost
in the purple haze that constantly
hangs over them. and the great
stretches beyond are covered in mys-
terry. This is true partly because of
the fewer historical incidents connect
ed with the eastern regions. but main
ly on account of The great abyss OF
the Jordan valley mat has always act
ed as barrier. Few who descend into
the valley, 1900 feet below sea level.
undertake TO climb the hills beyond,
which rise to a height of 5000 feet
The most striking thing about Moab
has always been its isolation. How
ever much connected by race and vi.
cinity with their western kinsmen, the
jewellers in Eastern Palestine have al
ways been distinct and their lands
have never been occupied by the ma
tions on the west except through acts
of aggression and conquest.
Even today this isolation is still felt
In giving an idea of their knowledge OF
present day geography. one of them re
marked: There are only four seas in
the world. two of which are the Dead
sea and the Sea of Galilee" Both OF
these are in sight of their own hills
Christian Herald.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
AeropIane is Simple.

The working parts of the modern
flying machine are infinitely fewer in
number than those of the automobile.
the motor boat. the railroad locomo-
tive or the steamship. Far more com
pick is the operation OF a high-powered
motor car than that of a high-powered
aeroplane. Far more delicately ad-
lusted are the thousands of parts OF
the steam or electric locomotive than
the mechanism of the flying machine
II is this very simplicity OF construc-
ton and operation that has enabled
the aeroplane to Guido in continuous
motion every other known form OF
conveyance. except steamers. motor
boats and sailing ships. and these
last named are able to maintain their
motion only because OF their huge
driving mechanism. out Of all proper
ton to the bulk that is propelled.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06

The physicians in Mankato had
agreed that during their Chautauqua
assembly they would employ a call
boy. and each was to pay his share
of the expense. This boy was to call
any doctor who was wanted. without
disturbing the speaker as it was EN-
barrassing TO him and looked as If
they were doing it to advertise with
out expense. So it all went yell until
the afternoon when Strickland w. Gil
liland spoke. AS he was talking away
a certain doctor had call from the
platform. and he walked out rather
ostentatiously. Some of the people
who knew OF the arrangement laughed
or snickered. and the speaker got it.
He said. Don't laugh. folks. That is
the way my brother got his start"
And everybody roared.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
Copyright. A. C. McClurg & Co.. 1907

cottonwoods. These served to con.
ceal his own movements, yet for the
moment. burning with passion. he
was utterly without caution. without
slightest sense of peril. He must
know who was guilty of such a crime;
he felt capable of killing them even as
he would venemous snakes. 1t was a
perfectly plain trail to follow, for the
fugitiyes. apparently convinced of
safety. and confident their cowardly
deed would be charged TO Indian raid
concealment. but had ridden away at
gallop. their horses hoofs digging
deeply into the soft turf On this re-
treat they had followed closely along
the river bank. aiming for the ford
and almost before he realized 1t Keith
was himself at the waters edge where
the trail abruptly ended. staring
vaguely across toward the opposite
shore. Even as he stood there. real
izing the futility of further pursuit
amid the maze of sand dunes opposite,
the sharp reports of two rifles reach
ed him. spurts of smoke rose from the
farther bank. and bullet chugged
into the ground at his feet. while an
other sang shrilly overhead.
These shots. although neither came
sufficiently near to be alarming. serv-
ed and alert now. his first mad rage
dissipated he scanned the opposite
| bank cautiously. but could nowhere
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
A Narrow Escape.

81 was once urging bachelor"
says George AIDE. TO remain at the
club for a game of cards: but he in
sisted that he must call upon lady
friend. | finally said:
Don't you know 1t is dangerous
for a man to call upon lady after he
has been drinking"
That's So said my bachelor friend
as he took OF his hat and topcoat
Many a man has become engaged to
be married In such circumstances. =
The Sunday Magazine. -
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
Eoruotten FOODS.

II is well TO remember that many
plants which once were used as veg.
etables have been allowed to drop out
of our bills of fare. Our forefathers.
for instance. sometimes dined on elder
top and burdock root. and the early
shoots of the hop were considered a
great delicacy and were cooked and
eaten as asparagus. Walter Jerrold.
in his Highways and Byways in
Kent" recalls a time when Kentish
children could tell Of many pleasant
hours spent among the hedges in
search of the wild hop top and Of
the wholesome suppers made upon the
we'll earned treasure ero they learned
to think their food the better for be-
ing rare and costly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
A Bullet chusoed Into the Ground at His Feet

discover any evidence of life. Little
by little he comprehended the situa-
ton. and decided upon his own ac-
ton. The fugitives were aware of his
presence. and would prevent his
crossing the stream. yet they were
not at all liable to return to this side
and thus reveal their identity. To
attempt any further advance would be
madness. but he felt perfectly secure
from molestation so long as he re-
manned quietly on the north shore.
Those shots were merely warning
to keep back: the very fact that the
men firing kept concealed was PROOF
positive that they simply wished to be
left alone. They were not afraid OF
what he knew now. only DESTROYS OF
not being seen. Confident as TO TINS
he retreated openly. without making
the slightest effort to conceal his
movements. until he had regained the
scene of murder In evidence of the
truth of his theory no further shots
were fired. and although he watched
that opposite sand bank carefully. not
the slightest movement revealed the
presence of others. That every mo-
ton he made was being observed by
keen eyes he had no doubt. but this
knowledge did not disconcert him,
now that he felt convinced fear of re-
vealment would keep his watchers at
a safe distance. Whoever they might
be they were evidently more anxious
to escape discovery than he was fear
full of attack. and possessed no desire
to take his life. unless 1t became
necessary to prevent recognition
They still had every reason to believe
their attack on the wagons would be
credited to hostile Indians. and would
consider IT far safer to remain con-
cealed. and thus larbor this supposi-
ton. They could not suspect that
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06
DIFFERENT NOW.
Since the Slueger, Coffee, Was Aban-
doned.

Coffee probably causes more bilious
ness and so-called malaria than any
one other thing-even bad climate.
(Tea is just as harmful as coffee be-
cause it contains caffeine. the drug in
coffee).
A FIT. Worth man says:
Il have always been of a bilious tenn
permanent. subject to malaria and up
to one year ago a perfect slave to cof-
fee. At times would be covered with
boils and full of malarfal poison, was
very nervous and had swimming in
the head.
Il don't know how it happened. but
finally became convinced that my
sickness was due TO the use of coffee,
and little less than a year ago l
stopped coffee and began drinking
Postum.
From that time I have not had a
boil, not had malaria at all. have
gained IS pounds good solid weight
and know beyond all doubt this is due
to the use of Postum in place of cof-
fee. as | have taken no medicine at
all.
Postum has certainly made healthy.
red blood for me in place Of the blood
that coffee drinking impoverished and
made unhealthy" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum makes red blood.
There's a reason" and II is ex-
planned in the little book. The Road
to Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the nbove letter. A new
one appeurs from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
Interest.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06

Keith had already stumbled upon the
truth. and was determined to verify
it.
Secure in this conception of the sit
uation, yet still keeping wary eye
about to guard against any treachery,
the plainsman. discovering a spade in
the nearest wagon, hastily dug hole
in the sand, wrapped the dead bodies
In blankets. and deposited them there
in. piling above the mound the char
red remains of boxes as some slight
protection against prowling wolves.
He searched the clothing OF the men,
but found little to reward the effort,
a few letters which were slipped into
his pockets to be read later. some or
binary trinkets hardly worth preserv
ing except that they might assist In
identifying the victims, and, about the
neck of the elder man. rather pc
culiar locket. containing a portrait
painted on ivory Keith was a long
time opening this, the spring being
very ingeniously concealed. but upon
finally succeeding. he looked upon the
features of a woman of middle age.
a strong mature face of marked re-
flnement. exceedingly attractive still,
with smiling dark eyes, and a perfect
wealth of reddish brown hair. He
held the locket open in his hand for
several minutes. wondering who she
could be. and what possible connec-
ton she could have held with the
dead Something about that face
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-06

smiling up into his own held peculiar
fascination for him. gripping him with
a strange feeling of familiarity. touch
ing some dim memory which failed
to respond. Surely he had never seen
the original. for she was not one to
be easily forgotten. and yet eyes,
hair, expression. combined TO remind
him OF some one whom he had seen
but could not bring definitely to mind.
There were no names on the locket.
no marks of Identification Of any kind.
yet realizing the sacredness OF 1t.
Keith slipped the fragile gold chain
about his neck. and securely hid the
trinket beneath his shirt
1t was noon by this time. the sun
high overhead. and his horse. with
dangling rein. still nibbling daintily
at the short grass. There was no rea.
son for his lingering longer. He swept
his gaze the length and breadth of the
desolate valley and across the river
over the sand hills. All alike appear
ed deserted. not a moving thing being
visible between the bluffs and the
stream. Still he had the unpleasant
feeling of being watched. and ii made
him restless and eager to be away.
The earlier gust of anger the spirit
of revenge. had left him. but It had
merely changed into a logged resolu-
ton to discover the perpetrators OF
this outrage and bring them to justice
for the crime. The face in the locket
seemed TO ask il of hi.h. and his ma
ture urged response. But he could
hope to accomplish nothing more
here. and the plainsman swung him
self into the saddle. He turned his
horses head eastward. and rode
away. From the deeply rutted trail
he looked back to wher the fire still
smoked in the midst of that desolate
, silence.