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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
 CHURCH OF CHRIST
Federal Council of Organization Closes Session in ChicagO-Meet
 Next in Baltimore

Chicago, December 10.-In the closing session of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America today the Rev. Charles S. Mcfarland was elected executive secretary of the organization and will be in charge of the general of fees in New York
 Baltimore was selected for the stext annual meeting of the executive commit tee to be held in December, 1913.
 The council will hold a special national meeting in 1914, but the place has not been selected.
 It was decided to maintain headquarters in Washington. D. C.. and to urge an increase in the number of chaplains in the United States navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
LOS ANGELES HAS MIN|STER-POL|CE Six Sworn In as Special Officers-Will Wear
 Stars

Los Angeles Cal, December 10.-Six clergymen were put on the rolls of the police department today as special of ficers. They wear stars and are cm- powered to make arrests, their special duties being the enforcement of the ju- vehile laws and the regulation of dance halls.
 The policemen are members of the juvenile protection league. They have been commissioned not only to safe guard the young and prevent the eX- ploitation of girls, but to arrest and prosecute parents who neglect their chil- dren. Los Angeles also has police women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
BREAK IN RESERVOIR
 CAUSES BIG LOSS

Nashville, December 10.-Appraisers ap- pointed by the city council to fix the damage resulting from the recent break ing of the wall of the east basin of Nashvilies reservoir, have completed their work. The property loss is appraised at $45, 900. This does not include the loss to household goods and furniture which will be estimated by another board of appraisers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
News of Ensley

The Rev. George Boyd, pastor of the Ensley Methodist church, gave a banquet to the board of stewards and officials of the church last night which was most enjoyable affair. The key note of the speeches and short talks was "get together" for the general welfare of the church. Plans for the years work was outlined and the ban quet was well served. L. G. Smith was toastmaster and pre- sided with much ability and while the speeches dealt in the main with church affairs there was enough of humor to make the occasion one of keen enjoy ment The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal and instrumental numbers rendered by Mrs ". c. Cole and Miss Nina Randall. The following speakers responded to toasts: Rev. George Boyd, Dr. T. 4. Johnson, D. J. Hummer, Dr. T. j.. Springfield and George R. Byrum. Short talks were made by IIoke Perkins, IL c. Russell, II. G. stokes, k. F. Brown, J. E. Winning, w. B. Bridge, T. l. Barrett, w. L. Clark and Il. DeBarde- leben.
 The programme for the concert that will be given by the Ensley Masonic lodge at the High school auditorium Friday night has been arranged and will include the Tennessee Coal and Iron company brass band, the Ten nessec Coal and Iron company giee club, Miss Corrie Handley. Miss Grace Hillhouse and the following well known vocalists: Mrs. R. T. Williams, Miss M Glukowsl<i. MT. Arthur Thomas and MT. Jack Thomas.
 The Tennessee Coal and Iron com many band and glee club are among the best in the southern states and the soloists and vocalists are among the hest in the district. The programme is as follows:
 cal March. "HeIla Temple oA. Lib eratD: (b) overture, Poet anu feas- ant" (F. Von Suppe).
 quartet, selected. Miss NJ. Gluowski, Mrs R. T. Williams, Arthur Thomas.
 Jack Thomas, Miss Corrie Handley,
 piano.
 (Joseph GungD.
 soprano solo selected, Miss M. Gluk-
 owski.
 Soldiers chorus from Faust. tGou- nodl r C. l. glee club and band.
 Gems from grand opera (arranged Ibv II Restorff), Night in Granada, Ma saniello," "Dinorah,'' Aida Magic Flute ''Rigoletto." Carmen" Tam hausern and finale.
 Contralto solo. selected Mrs. R, r l Williams.
 Flute solo, "Adante and Polonaise, | tTilmetz), Professor Restorff flute Miss Grace Hillhouse piano.
 Selection, "The Broadway Review | cBodewaldt I4empe) containing The 1 Bachelor Belles," Golden Butterfly
 "The Man Who Owns Broadway" The
 Girls and the Kaiser Baron Trenk,
 Alma. Where Do You Liver" -Dolla. | Princess" Chocolate Soldier ans 1 The Broken Idol
 | The regular meeting of the Mer-
 chants Protective association will be
 held this afternoon at the rooms or 1 Avenue E at the usual hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
SPLENDID RUNS FEATURE
 SECOND DAY OF FIELD TRIALS

stakes and two in the all-age. Although the judges are silent. t is the opinion Of sportsmen that Sadie c will win the derby tomorrow. " Cobb and Artie c, wil be the contestants Wednesday ill the final brace before the second series of the derby. The winner of this brace will enter the second series tomorrow afternoon for first prize with the follow ing; Kate Stella, with Miss Tess; Mel rose Jack with Rozanne H. Sadie G. with Babblebrook Joe.
 The two braces run ir the all-age stakes today were Fez with Kentucky Beauty and Merose Mohawk with BabblebroolS 5oe Seven more braces will be started in this stake tomorrow afternoon, after the derby has been decided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
WOMAN DEAD AS
 RESULT OF ATTACK

Trenton, N. j., December l0.-Miss Lucia Marshall died in the hospital here
 today from injuries received at the hands of an unknown assailant in the out skirts of this city on the night Of Decem- Der g. Ever since she was found in the middle of a field where she had been dragged by her assailant efforts to obtain a statement from her have been without avail In her delirium she expressed fear of a negro, but in spite of police efforts no clew to the culprit has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
IDEAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AT LErOHATCHIE YESTERDAY AND FIVE BRACES WERE RUN

Montgomery, December 1o-Splendid rlns, under ideal conditions featured the second day of the southern field trials ai Letohatchie today. and with the eX- caption of one brace. which will be run tomorrow. the Tub is ready for the sec ond series in derby. Five braces were run today, three being in the derby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11

Everyone likes Syrup Pepsin as it is very pleasant to the taste. 1t Is also mild and gripping and free from in- furious ingredients.
 If no member of your family has ever used Syrup Pepsin and you would like to make personal trial of 1t be- fore buying 1t In the regular way of a druggist send your address--a postal will do-to Dr. W. B. Caldwell 414 Washington St, Monticello Ill., and a free sample bottle will be mailed you. Results are always guaranteed or money will be refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
RECONc|LED ID WIFE
 DURING HER TRIAL
Husband Testified Monday She Attempted to
 Kill Him

Loekport, N. Y, December 10.-A recon eillation between Mary Hammer and her husband Joe Hammer, whom she is ac eused of shooting with intent to kill, too< place here today in the court, where the woman is on trial Hammer was shot in the back of the head and Mrs. Hammer was wounded in the knee while they were on an automobile trip last october.
 Hammer testified against his wife yes terday. Today when Mrs. Tanner. pale and weak, came into court on the arm or deputy. Hammer rushed over to her, and throwing his arms about her began KISS ing her. Mrs. Hammer broke into tears and Hammer kissed a1er again and led her to a chair.
 Harry Hammer, Georges brother, today identified a revolver found near the scene of the shooting as one he gave hls brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
To Hold BaZar

The annual bazaar given by the ladies of St. Agnes Guild will be held at the parish house of the Church of the Advent Wednesday and Thursday throughout the 1 day, with dinner served at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
Still Missing From Rescue Home

No trace had been discovered yester- day of four young girls who were on Tues day evening made their escape from the Alabama Home of Refuge generally known as the Rescue Home of East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11
FIFTEEN BICYCLE TEAMS GOING
 STRONG IN SIX DAY CONTEST

laps, as compared with the best prevlous record of 96l miles flat made by Broceo and Georget in 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11

"BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN LEAVES 9:30 A. NJ. VIA SOUTHERN HALLWAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-11

The regular meeting of the Mer- chants Protective association will be held this afternoon at the rooms on Avenue E at the usual hour.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

At we'll attend ID meeting of Die k
Anderson Lodge No. 13S |. O. O. F..
Monday night the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term
j. X. Mercer Noble Grand.
w. \. Thompson. Vice Grand.
W. j. Crowson, Recording and FL
nancial Secretary.
j. l.. Barker, Treasurer.
The new officers will he installed
at the next meeting Of the lodge by
w. j. Crowson. district deputy grand
master, assisted by Maj. j. w. Erad-
ford, Jr., past grand.
Three new candidates for MEM
hcrship will be initiated at the next
meeting Of the lodGc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
Proceedings of the Senate.

Columbia, Jan. 22.-Debate on Sem
atOr Crosson's bill to establish q State
highway commissioner was resumed
in the senate tonight Immediately af-
ter that body was called to order. The
Lexington senator scored the present
condition of the roads and called for
the passage of the bill and the giving
Of state aid in building good roads.
Senator Young's bill to install type
writer's in the engrossing department
came up for discussion, when Senator
Appelt moved to strike out the en-
acting words.
Senator Epp's bill, limiting the
number of dispensaries which can be
esta blished in county, provoked dis
cussion. The bill does not affect dis
pensaries already established. but
limited counties hereafter establishing
diSpensaries to one in a county, eX-
cepting towns of over $4,000 inhabi-
tants, which may have more than
one. The dispensary county senators
for the most part opposed the bill.
Amendments eXempting the counties
of Florence, Dorchester, Beaufort,
Richland and Aiken were laid on
the table by a vote of Il TO 13. An
amendment reducing the allowance
less than 5000 was adopted. The
senate adjourned debate on the
question until II o'clock tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
FIRE AT SAVOY.
Boy Has Hands Burned When Moving
Picture Films Catch Fire.

fire at the Savoy moving picture
theatre Wednesday morning attracted
quite crowd Of people and was the
cause for the hose wagons and steam
er being called ont. although they
We're not brought into use.
The fire caught when the electric
light glohe in the operating room of
the moving picture house burst and
set fire To several old films which
were Just be- il. James Wilson.
the son Of the manager of the mov-
ing picture hoes. was in the room
at the time trying out some films and
before he could ct out of the room
his hands Were BADLY burned by the
flames Vh... $500 -,..a the burning
films.
Little damage was done to the
room, which is of supposed fre-proo
structure. and it was stated that the
films which were destroyed were old
ones and almost valueless.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

stand with such wide planting if
checked. and none but intelligent la
Dor can be trusted to do the thin
ming.
| am expecting the Hartsville tor
ritory to produce next season, fifteen
CT twenty thousand bales Of staple
cotton, because of the fine yielIs and
profits realized by practically every
Z rmer who planted the new staples
in 11i1. This is more staple cott)n
than this market is at present pre-
pared to handle, and probably will
cause some congestion here during
the busy season. | do not wish the
impression to get out that | or my
firm are undertaking to guarantee a
market for this cotton, here or else
whore. i do believe, however that
good grade staples of good length will
probably bring a fair premium, where
properly handled, and conservative
ly marketed.
David r. Coker.
Hartsville. S. c., Jan. l, 1912.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
killing at Wcdgefield Terrible Affair.

1t seems from the latest accounts
of the shooting at Wedgefefild Satur-
day evening that the killing was a
cold blooded, premeditated affair.
The statement Of one of the women.
Emma Henderson, a sister Of the
dead woman, at the coroner's inquest
was in effect that Granderson knock
ed at the door and then entered as
they We're going to bed. He grabbed
both of the women, but she tore loose
from him, more than half of her
clothing coming off before she got
away from the man, and jumped out
of a window to get away. She had
not reached her fathers house when
she heard the shot fired which caused
the death Of her sister.
When the negroes living near tho
scene of the shooting arrived Grand
erson was gone and has not been seen
since. warrant was issued for his
arrest by Coroner Flowers following
the return of the finding of the jury
and is now in the hands of the sher-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
FARMERS PREPARE FOR YEAR
Little Fertilizer Coming jn-NO Talk
Of Cotton Acreage Reduction.

Mayesvile. Jan. 23.-.Since the
weather has cleared, the farmers are
beginning to prepare for another
years crops Very little has been
done. however, as the land is still
quite wet. No fertilizers, with the ex-
ception of small quantity of cotton
seed meal, have been received here
as yet, while usually by this time Of
the year large quantity has been
hauled to the farms i'm this section.
Probably less fertilizer will be used
this year than in any previous one.
There is little talk of the curtailment
of the cotton acreage around here
and it is impossible to say just yet
whether the same large acreage will
be planted again this year. The can
vasser for this township for the Rock
Hill plan" Of reduction of acreage has
not yet arrived in this vicinity. or at
least, he has not been reported as
being here. Some fine stands Of oats
are to be seen around town.
There is no news Of any special in
terest in town just now. Business is
rather dull as is usually the case at
this season, just after the holidays
The residence of Mayor Womble is
progressing satisfactorily considering
the inclement weather for building
and soon the town will have another
handsome home to add to its rapidly
growing list. Contractor II. Il. Fort
has this building in charge. There is
talk Of some more building TO be un-
dertaken in the spring. y new busi-
ness firm has opened UP since the
fr.t Of the new year, that of w. T..
Kecls, grocer.
Mrs. Il. w. MayeS and son Willie,
have returned from Il visit 70 Mrs.
Minnie Barnett and Miss Annie Lor-
yea in Manning.
Mrs. t.. G. Bland and daughter,
Coralie, have returned from visit~to
the formers parents at Chopin.
Misses Annie and Mary Anderson
spent today iii Sumter on a shopping
"trip.
Mayor y. -. Womble vas in SUM
ter on business on Tuesd,y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
NOTED EDITOR TO VISIT COLUM.
BIA.
Henry WattcrsOn's Address Will BE
Made January 31st.

Columbia, Jan. 23.-Henry Waiter
son, the editor Of the Louisville Cou-
rier Journal, will speak at the Univer-
sity Of South Carolina on the after.
noon of Wednesday, January 81
Or. S. c.. Mitchell, president Of the
university, received a telegram from
Col. Watterson stating that it would
be convenient for him to be here at
that time.
Col. Watterson is one Of the best
known journalists in the entire coun-
try and often his articles have been
carried over the press wires to va
rior* newspapers to be used at time
Of publication in his own paper. This
is distinction shown very few edi-
tors in this or any other country. His
visit to Columbia will be of peculiar
interest following as it does the re-
cont controversy regarding the diff
fereHcts between Woodrow Wilson
and George Harvey, editor of Har-
per's Weekly.
'Marse Henri" as he is sometimes
called. is a man Of charming per-
sonality and speaker Of rare abil-
ity. 1t is a privilege to the students
Of the university and Of the citizens
of Columbia to hear him. His sub
ject has not been announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
KILLED IN 4 WRECK.
j. Il. HARAHAN. SIR. AND THREE
OTHED RAILWAY OFFICIALS.
Victims, Besides Former President of
iiiinois Central, Are T.. B. Pierce, f.
r.. Wright and f. f.. MeIcher.

CentTalia, H., Jan. 22.-The State
ol ILLINOIS, the coroner of Marion
county and the Illinois Central Rail-
rcad company itself today began a.
threefold investigation Of the fatal
collision on that railroad in which
early today four men high in the
railroad world were killed at Kin.
mundy, 80 miles northeast Of here~
In private car of wood construction
attached to train No. 25, the New Or
leans express, four men were Instant
~ killed. Four other men in the for
ward end of the same car escaped
unhurt.
The four victims Of the wreck
were sleeping in the rear end of the
private car which was telescoped by
the engine pulling train No. 9, the
Panama express, running SO miles an
hour.
The dead: James T. Harahan of
Chicago, former president Of the IL
iinois Central; Frank E. Melcher, Sec
ond vice president Of the Rock Is
land whose car was crushed; e. B.
Pierce, general counsel Of the Rock
Island; Eldridge E. Wright Of Mem
PMS, vice president of a Rock Island
Bridge company and SOU Of Luke E.
Wright, former secretary of war.
Three trainmen also were injured.
The heavy engine drawing a solid
train of steel sleeping cars. plowed
half way through the private car.
The four other occupants, Byron B.
Curry, secretary to Vice President
Melcher; Thomas Busbee, local attor-
ney of the Rock Island at Little
Rock, Ark, and two negro porters es-
capped with bruises but were buried in
the debris
Witnesses were examined bv q
deputy coroner, and the inquest was
continued until Friday to enable tha
crew of the engine Of the limited 10
testify.
The deputy coroner expressed the
oplnon that the responsibility lies
between Stuart and Flagman Henry
j. Broecker of the express, who lives
III Chicago.
The bodies if the four victims were
mutilated. Their arms were torn off.
and the top Of Mr.. Harahan's head
was cut away. The car was reduced
to junk.
Friends of the officials took the
bodies of Mr.. Harahan, Mr.. Melcher
and Mr.. Pierce to Chicago. Mr..
Wr1ghts body was taken to Mem
phis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
NC9rOrS Released.

Joe McCollum and Martha Smith
who were arrested charged with the
disappearance Of Fred Johnson,
have been released from Jail upon the
statement of the sheriff that he had
no evidence upon whih To hold the
negroes.
There was no proof connecting the
negroes with knowing anything of
the disappearance d the negro
Johnson the warrant having been
based ON suspicion. It is understood
that the negroes calm that John
son has gone to Fbrida, for which
place number OF them left last
week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

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Persons troubled with partial pa
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by maSsaging the affected parts
thoroughly when applying Chamber
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
THE LEGISLATURE MONDAY.
SPEAKER MAKES CORRECTIONS
REQUESTED BY BLEASE
PRESIDING Officer Explains matter to
Iio'isc--GovernOr's Message Calls
Attention to Coming Vacancies on
citadel BOard-FilIed Later by
Elections.

Columbia, Jan. 22.-At the session
OF the house tonight, Speaker Smith
announced that he had looked care
tully into the message of the govern
or relative to the printing of the
veto message on the libel bill. He
stated that the changes had been
maze because the errors were entirely
clerical, that is, in the composition.
This ended the matter and the
changes have been made.
The house tonight received a spe-
clal message from Gov. Blease calling
attention to the vacancies on the Cit
adel board Of trustees. Superintend-
ent Bond called attention to the fact
that the terms of Major ]. ]. Lucas
and Major E. NJ. Blythe expired this
year The elections will be held la
ter.
"A favorable report was made on
Mr.. McDow's bill prohibiting express
companies from accepting order for
liquor.
The Baptist convention transmit
ted resolutions against betting at
horse races.
Mr.. Osborn's bill, relative to over
charges on carriers charges, was
passed on third reading. Mr.. K. p.
Smith wanted to discuss the bill. and
insisted that it was too extreme and
that the bill ought to be considered.
Mr.. Osborne said there was no use
to debate, as the bill was intended n
stop express over-charges and collect
ing twice.
The house refused Mr. Smiths re-
quest to debate and the bill was pass
ed.
Mr.. Doar wanted to amend the hill,
relative to medical examinations in
public schools. Mr.. Handy was bit
terly opposed to forcing the medical
examination on the rural districts and
poor schools. He insisted that the
schools should be better supported
rather than impose additional ex-
penses. Mr.. Mansfield arged the bill
and made a plea for the medical ex-
aminations, particularly because of
the wishes of the women. DR.. Miller
defended the bill. DR.. Wyche made
general and sensible explanation of
the bill and the advantage of such
examinations.
DR.. Saye, who has borne the brunt
of the fight, explained all objections
thereto. He and Mr.. Cary closed the
argument. Mr.. Stanley offered
amendments that were all killed, and
the medical inspection bill goes to
the senate.
Mr.. Wells, Of Edgefield, wanted to
have a State inspection Of liquor
shipped into the State. He thought
it an excellent way to raise funds. say
$500, 900, and wanted to keep so
much outside liquor away. The pro-
posed tax was twenty cents a gallon,
and the inspection fee was to go to
the State treasury. He did not think
the fee would increase the price of
whiskey. The house refused to kill
the bill and passed it to third read
inS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

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had been troubled with sick head
ache for about five Years, when she
began taking Chamberlain's Tablets.
She has taken two bottles OF them
and they have cured her. Sick head
ache is caused by a disordered stom-
ach for which these tablets are es-
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

When you want reliable medi-
cine for cough or cold take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t can al
ways be depended upor and is pleas
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dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
Diet Of the AIIioator.

Alligatcrs are said to eat nothing
In winter. Their diet is almost all
meat, preferably liver In cool wealth
or they cat ''cot ooc. n week and In
warm We9;tc' 0, r."r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

The more | see OF men. the more
like dogs" declared the pessimlstic
boarder. Have some sausage. Mr..
Wombat" suggested the landlady.-
Washington Hera'd
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27

Doctor don't understand your
case at "a We must wait tor :he
post.mortem examination
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-27
The Clever and the Wise.

To clever people almost everyth,ng
Is laushable-to wise people. hardly
anything Goethe