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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
NEW ORLEANS WILL
Be RID OF RODENTS
Trio of Rat Catchers Arrive
From San Francisco and
Begin Duties

New Orleans, August 1.-THE trio of
rat catchers from San Francisco, or
dered here by the federal health au-
thorities. arrived yesterday to play the
leading roles in the Pied Piper perfor-
nance that Is being played.
The captain of the team says he has
been catching rats in California for a
score of years. They expect to work
here with the New Orleans rat catchers
under the direction of Dr. John II.
White of the marine hospital service.
The destruction of rats that carry the
bubonic plague, which the health au-
thorities are seeking TO prevent from
entering this country, has so far been
confined chiefly to the river front. but
it is gradually being extended into the
business and residential sections
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
VARNADS SAID TO BE
ESCAPED PRISONER

Arcf l.. Varnads was arrested yester-
Gay evening by City Detectives Henderson
and Jones on authority received from
Aniite, La, charging him with assault
with attempt to murder. The letter re-
ceived at headquarters stated that Var
nads had been convicted Oh this charge,
but had escaped from the sheriff, John
A. Ballsrd, at that place three weeks ago.
Chic Bodeker last night notified Sheriff
Ballard In Amite that Varnads had been
al rested in Birmingham, and that he
would hold him in custody until officers
with the proper papers appeared for his
removal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
ROB
CAR OF MEAT

Car thieves yesterday morn lg entered
car of meat consigned to Farne G. Co,
meat dealers on Norris avenue, and got
away with large quantity Of fresh
meats. The car at the time of the theft
ern Yards. not yet having been sent to
the consignee. The matter was reported
to police headquarters yesterday morning
by the Southern Railway company and
two Of that company's special detectives
are at work on the case with the city
detectives. During the last month the
Southern railway has been the victim OF
several such thefts. although none have
been so large as that of yesterday MORN
ing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
BeSsen1er News


Bessemer, August 12.-(speclal.) ACCORD
ing to official information received here
the Jefferson Fertilizer company has de-
cided that 1t will not erect the proposed
oil mill at Bessemer for at least five or
six months and at the end OF that time
might decide against Bessemer,
The work of taking the school census
for Bessemer has been completed by the
enumerators and the totals show 1920
whites and 1865 colored. making a total
for the city of 52s5. and a gain of over
1900 over that of 1910. The census In
cludes Jonesboro which was not In the
city Of Bessemer two years ago. There
is a large increase in population in the
city which is possibly caused by the de-
manl for men to work in the various
plants.
The enumerators have completed the
work of taking the school census at Nc
Gala and the report shows 14l white
males and III white fepaes, making a to-
tai Of 252, and gain over 1910 of 10 per
cent; 10 colored males and AZ colored fe-
81 per cent over that of 1911.
The summer school for conditioned
pupils of the Bessemer schools opened
today at the Bessemer high school on
Arlington avenue, under the direction of
Mrs. Gussie Robertson. Miss Malle
Downing will also have a number of
classes.
On Friday night. August 16. there will
be a contest between the team of No. 1
mines and the teams of No. mines at the
First Aid corps at polomte. The First
Aid corps at Dolomlte is one of the best
in this district and is divided into two
teams with George Cunningham as cap
tain of tho No mine team aad John ID.
team. Both teams have been practiclng
and much rivalry exists. The judges for
the occasion will be DR.. e. P. Lacey, DR..
j. S. Winters of Bessemer and A. r..
Brown, assistant superintendent OF Pratt
mines. During the evening music and
refreshments will be enjoyed.
Stores are taking on their. holiday attire
and everything is In readiness for Trades
Day Tuesday There Will be number OF
interesting features for which the differ
ont meI chants have offered prizes. There
win be a large number of contestants in
the races 20 having already entered in
the bicycle races which will take place
OH Nineteenth street. From all reports
there will be the largest crowd in the
history of Bessemer.
In the vacant store room next TO w.
Schnwsbacher the ladies of the Presby-
terian church will serve barbecue and
Brunswick stew dinner on Tuesday.
w. +. Nolan has charge of the work
which is being done on West Lake. The
bottom will be scraped and the dams
fixed II is supposed that ii will be fin
ished toward the latter part of the sum-
mer.
The birmingham Railway. Light and
Power company has extended the opera
ton of the shuttle earn to Browns station.
Heretofore they have only run 20 Twenty
seventh street. Beginning yesterday the
from Bessefner to Browns sta
tion was made on " minute scale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Open Poultry Convention

> Nashville. august 1.-THE 37th an
nual convention of the American pou1-
try association opened here today for
five> days session. Those in attend
ancc representing many states, were
cordially welcomed by j. w Blister
state superintendent Of public instruc.
tion. The address will be responded
to by President Reese V. Hicks of
Kansas. The remainder of the session
will be devoted to appointment of COM
mittees. Tonight reception and ban
quet will be rendered the visitors
Strenuous campaigns for the 1919
meeting place already started and rep-
resentatlves from Detroit. Atlantic
City and indianapolis are here to press
bids. The matter will not be decided
during the meeting. matter of i'm
portance down for discussion Is the
plan of establishing permanent home
for the association, Buffalo and Chi
cago being In the field for headquar-
ters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Sue Insurance Companies

Little Rock. Ark, August ia. J. Hur-
rel of lew York, special representative
of the Association of Life Insurance presi-
leading firm OF local attorneys on plans
Of defense In suit just filei by Attor-
ney General Norwood against AZ old line
insurance companies for s4,2sG.0oe, back
taxes. He declined to discuss a plan Of
defense. further than to say the COM
panies would contest the action TO the
last court. The cases will probably come
up for hearing in September if pressed for
court adjustment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
MEANING OF THE
GERMAN STATION

Berlin, August 12.-The German Wire-
less company. which is building sta
tion at Sayville. Long Island, N. T..
is erecting the tower primarily with the
object OF furnishing shore communities
ton with vessels on the American side
of the Atlantic and secondarily to test
the possibility and commercial practical
bility of transatlantic communication from
the great wireless plan at Nauen, Ger
many.
Upon these tests. which are expected
to be made in December. and upon the
ability of the company to obtain govern
ment concessions. will depend the estab-
lishnent of a transatlantic service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
WORLDS COURT TO CONSIDER
MODERN CHEMICAL PROBLEMS

Washington, August 12-The French
government, vitality affected by num-
Der of decisions against 1t on important
chemical disputes in this country. has
asked for a worlds court to consider
chemical problems.
1t has entered into correspondence with
various important powers with the pur-
pose of having conference of govern
ment representatives at Paris next win
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
MERCHANT WANTED
FOR SENDING BOMB
Expressed an Internal Ma
chine to Society Girl
MISTAKE IN BILLING
Warrant Sworn Out for E. r. Me-
Intyre, Who the Police Be-
lieve on His Way to
Birmingham

Greensboro. y. c. August 12.-As re-
suit of the investigation of the explosion
of an "infernal machine in the express
company office at High Point last Sat
urday, when two men were injwed, a
warrant was issued today for Ed r,
Mcintyre, a we'll known young man Of
High Point. He is charged with send
ing the death-dealing package to Miss
Ollie Hoover. a prominent young wom-
an of that town. following lovers quar-
rel. Tonight law officers throughout the
two carolinas, working under the direc-
ton of Chief of Police Ridge of High
Point. had failed to locate Mcintyre.
The warrant for McIntyre's arrest re-
suited from information given by Miss
Hoover to United States District Attor-
ney Holton. who took charge of the in
vestigation
Mcintyre is said to have left his plaza
of business about five minutes after the
explosion last Saturday and never re-
turned. He was traced to this city and
then TO Asheville and is believed to be
making his way TO Birmingham, Ala.
where he has relatives.
Charlotte, N. c., August 12.-Officers say
the package bore the address of young
woman at High Point, who had Tilted the
man suspected of sending the parcel com
tanning besides the explosive, trinkets
belonging to her. Two men were in
jured by the explosion. A special from
Townsville says the person who sent the
Internal machine did not appear at the
hut lara bo aelx
in the door of the office with an un-
signed note requesting it be sent to High
Point express prepaid" a one dollar bin
being enclosed with the note.
The package was sent to High Point,
and four days later a man drove up to
the express office and inquired If the
package left at the door had been sent
The man was told 1t had been sent
and there was change remaining for him,
He left, saying he would return and get
this, but he has not been seen since.
The express agent said he could identify
the man. 1t is said in Townsville that
the man was a High Point merchant and
he disappeared from that place Sunday
night, following the explosion
The mistake in waybilling the package
was due to the similarity of names of
the young woman and the Townsville
postmaster. whose name on the back had
been stricken out. The box was adj
dressed to and intended for Miss Ollie
Hoover. who clerks in the office of the
High Point Review. She Is 10 years
old \ lovers quarrel is said to have
ended the young mans attentions to
her, and 1t is declared he had sent her
many threatening letters.
"A photograph was shown To the fllc-,
asvllle express manager. and probably
! identified as that of the sender Of the
package containing the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Control Bubonic Plague

San Juan. Porto Rico. August 12.-The
bubonic plague situation throughout this
island is absolutely under control. No
new cases are developing.
In the various towns where authorities
forced inmates of houses whero victims OF
the plague had lived, TO vacate the prem
Uses and pulled down the buildings. tho
natives are being cared for by public
subscription. There is no suffering. At
no time since the plague appeared has
outside help been needed.
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ter. The purpose as interpreted by offi
Gals here is to have these matters de-
termined by a consensus of opinion rather
than by the dictum of one government.
A number of recent decisions of the de-
partment of agriculture and the pure
food board apply especially to French
products. 1t was stated today that 1t
was unlikely the United States would
send a representative.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
To Pass Tax Reform Bills

Baton Rouge. August 1.-THE gem
eral assembly of Louisiana met today
in special session for the purpose OF
passing tax reform legislation and seq
regatlng the sources of the state and
parish revenues. The state in future
If the amendment framed by the tax
commission recently appointed by Gov
ernor Hall is adopted, will derive in
a large measure Its source of revenue
from taxing public service corpora
lions. banks and mineral products OF
the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Orpheum

Two exceptionally strong acts feature
the weeks bill at the Orpheum. Alfredo
the wizard OF the VIOLIN the Three
other acts pleased the critical Monday
night audience. the former receiving a
splendid ovation.
Alfredo is a wonderful vio,inlst. His
repeto.re consisted of both classical and
popular selections and his talents as O.
musician brought forth much applause
for the eccentric artist. Besides render
ing several selectlons he gave several
limitations without tho usual prellminaries
of announcing the object which is to be
initiated. Alfredo is easily the feature OF
the bill.
The three Yoscarrys are acrobats who
present several fsats OF strength seldom
equaled. The team consists Of two
"straight" acrobats and one comedian.
The audience was afforded much amuse-
ment by the skit, "Won by Leg" AZ
ter his sweetheart has tricked him into
believing that she is deaf and dumb, the
lover, after an absence of two months.
pretends that he has met with a railroad
accident and that he fas suffered the loss
of limb. rhe laughs are provoked
through this situation.
George Clay presented the usual car
toonist act. Armstrong and Lawrence,
D.i,ed IN Novelty Surprise, were work
ing under a disadvantage. The surprise
is that the man is dressed as woman,
who plays the plano, while the woman is
costuned in a mans dress suit. The male
member OF the team was suffering from
hoarseness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Ten Golfers Better DOGGY

Minneapolis, August 12.-Ten players In
the first 10 holes play Of the SO hole quail
flying round OF the Mississippi golf
tournament defeated DOGGY" The last
half OF the qualifying round will be played
tomorrow. OF the scores today, II. q.
Legg, Minikahda, for the last three years
holder of the trans Mississippi champion
ship, turned in the best making 1t in IL
The course record is 70.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
TY COBB is HARDLY
SCRATCHED IN MEL EE

Syracuse. N. Y. August 12.-Ty Cobb
the Detroit outfieIder who was attacke.
by a gang of ruffians in Detroit la q
night played in an exhibition gam.
!. here this afternoon. Cobb said thi
afternoon that the knife wound wa
little more than scratch on his Shout
der and would not hinder his playing
lie left with the team tonight ant
will play in the New York series.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
ORGANIZE BULL
MOOSE IN FLORIDA

Jacksonville, Fla. August 12-Head-
quarters of new progressive party in
Florida were opened here today by II.
L. Anderson. who was named commit
teeman for the state at the national con-
vention in Chicago.
C. Fl. Aston, leader of the negroes.
said overtures had y - him ."
swing the negro va
he has advised his fef
Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
POLICE RAID
STADT PLACE

Two officers of the tiger squad yester-
day morning raided an alleged blind tiger
on Firth avenue between Twentieth and
wei.:y-first streets, confiscatinG a largl
quantity of whisky ana beer and arresting
the proprietor, o. E. stadt Stadt's place
was The scene of the recent fight In which
Robert l.. Taylor was seriously cut
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Deaths and Funerals
John l.. Gates

The funeral of John L. Gates, city de-
tective was held yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from the residence. The local
lodge OF the Order OF Elks attended en-
mass and the entire force OF city detec-
tlves was present as pallbearcrs. active
and honorary. Internent was made In
Cak Hin cemetery In Elks Rest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Hernandez in Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Cal, August 12.-RafaeI
De Hernandez, minister of interior for
Mexico, was expected to arrive in Los
ceded him by several weeks. Sonora
HeraEcez said her husbands visit here
had Lo political significance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Afford A. Boyd

Afford A. Boyd. gagged q years, died yes.
terday morning at local infirmary. The
remains were sent To Athens, Ala, by
the Johns Undertaking company yesterday
at 19:i5 o'clock. The deceased was for
merly of Warrior Ala. and had been in
the city for week receiving treatment
for typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Il and IS there will be a masquer-
ade carnival in the skating rink. which
has been decorated throughout in gay
colors. Special music will be provided
each day and there will be prizes for the
occasion.
The casino on the lake where only
first run pictures are shown. is prov
Ing great spot for the visitors to the
rark
Or faufs4As tr1 fprtas T.
iHs srtry affefnoot ias e.
E. ery ri, sasy 4a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Large r~~'ds attended the dance in
the F We larf
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First Each
Pound. Add. IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31
BANK THAT IS
BURGLAR PROOF
GERMAN BANK BUILDING ALSO
FiREPROOF.
New Vault Will Be the Largest an
Heaviest in West Virginia.
Modern improvements.

Equipped with all modern impruN'
ments. ceilings. walls and floors heav.
lly reinforced. The massive banking
room which will contain the heaviest
and largest money vault in West Nir
gnia. The German Bank. VIII soon be
burglar and fireprooi. That the banS
viii be- one OF the mos substantiaI
ia The country l. the opinion OF eN-
pert authorities.
when completed the bank viii be-
one 81 the most unique and AT the
same time the most beautiful III the
county. The Rig waiting lobby viii
be- in the center of the room. with the
desks and windows on either side ami
the massive vault al the far end. lie
ing arranged In horseshoe shape
Large marble columns will be- placed
IN tie lobby. which viii add To the
beauty OF the interior
Residents Of the city generally know
that a six-siory Office and bank build
ins viii occupy tn" present site OF tn.
bank ~ Twelfth and Market streets
hdi w" first intolliEenc" OF the plans
received Yesterday ssy that the build.
in2 viii extend 90 the alley IN me
fr'- The banking room viii extend
from Mark"' street tire length o. the
bu ding fakins an the space nov
used p. tie Western Talon T.ie-
rrarr COMPANY and fh- t'ni'eI states
tApr"s- company Tn" bank building
.- uo0 bat 90 foe. .png uut " non the
'uff.."men' CO... l.td" 70 v.I %" ,-
'-ei Jns
TO-" mFir entrance a.- remain 90
OBJ" corner OF .I- building a. Mario
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31
BIG EVENT TO BE HELD HERE ON
FRIDAY EVENING.
Democrats Planning Similar Affair to
Be Held in the Near Future.
New Candidates.

Since the news has spread through.
out the state OF the success OF the
Republican dollar dinner. which is ~
bc held at.'he Scottish Rite cathedral
Friday evening Is meeting With. move
mpnts have been started in other
cities for similar gatherings in the
near future The big meeting her"
will be q state wide gathering and
fully one thousand siaunch members
OF the grand old party will be- seated
around the festive boards when the
first guns OF the Republican campaign
are fired
The committee who has charge o.
the meeting Is finding ~ Difficult;
matter To accommodate the larg"
number that are sim applying FOR
tickets Nireadr the first LOT ~
tickets have been disposed 81 and the
oniy WAY that tickets can be- obtained
nov j. through the committeeman. q
very few s'lll being 10 their hands
Governor Gla-ScCck viii arrive from
Charleston -Omurroa c,' nine 70 com
Vany Witu Charles ~ SWi4hrr
Charles o.. on. Secretary 81 state :
r Reed and other Kama ha and Fay
effe count Republicans TINS dele
cation VIII haN" h"ad4 Irters 10 't"
Ncir.- l.fa. Practically aN fh"
soU-fsru Committee win -..G their dele.
CATION fnrD-ruN evening boz. 's.
RauIhH ta.- .-ur fn" northern -rI
eastern ss.' or- 800 r.- arrive uu'lf
Iril. m.rrIn.
H.rf r-..r Republicans 100. y1r
r.re . -.r.- dinner r... v.f FOL.
h.'1 f.t-.f~ Sim l1ta
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31
f. J. MecuIlseh Makes Hit With
Southern Negro. Hunting in
s~amps Of South Carolina.
WOoDcocKS PLENTIFUL. so
WE'RE THE RATTlESNAkES
Migratory Birds Were Driven to the
Southland by the Extreme
Cold Weather.

We weren't hunting rattlesnaaes
but We found them In all sizes. ages
and dimensions" said T. J McCul-
iagh TO a reporter of the Inteiligencer
late yesterday afternoon. in relating
his experiences while on the best two
weeks hunt of his life in the virgin
forests and swamps OF South Carolina
Nor was Mr. MCCulIagh the only
Wheelingitc who enjoyed the sport in
the happy hunting grounds OF the
south. for after being there few days
he was joined by his mutual friend.
Lawrence f. Sands. whose aim with a
shot gun is just as sure and steady
as il is in the juggling of big financial
problems as evidenced by his spleen
did record every day during the hunt.
Both gentlemen were on bus. ness
and pleasure bent. and oi course the
hunting was fine MIR IcCullaGh
stated tina; when ne arrived In the
south there was thin skinner or
Ice on IN" ponds ana streams. but the
temperature was soon back 10 normal
and
Conditions Were Ideal
for hunting The Thermometer range
being between 80 and - degree Tor
Tho most o. m" 'ime
This Particular section Do largely
d-vofed 20 lumber M and fh. pupula-
ton b. at,out $50 per cent negro The
n"Eror- .-rl highly louor-I wh"u
EiN-r an opuorflultH fo Ttof northern
hunter fhrp.rI fi- " IDS srt fh-s
are native horn hunters fc- OBJ. most
par NJ Grruli4lrs h1 ohr'.
bird duE q. ppe- sa- o. .s-. fato~'fr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31
Dat NO'the'n Man and
De Big White Dog"

hunting trip short. Among the other
dangerous reptiles are the cotton
mouth moccasin. the king snake. ad-
ders and others. 10 say nothing OF
scorpions. centipedes and horned
loads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31

Alex. (.ohn. a former Wheeling boy.
who for years has been residing III
Nartinsbu-E. was registered az the
McIsure. MIR Clohn WAS postmaster o;
Narfinsburg for several years. and Is
very prominent in Republican politics
lie states that Indications are tlat the
Republicans VIII sweep eastern W.T.
Virginia the coming election.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31

Senator Gray silver. OF Martins
burg. one OF the Democratic leaders
in the upper house. was visitor III
the CRY yesterday on business When
seen ar the Mcclure. he had little to
say regarding politics. hut stated THAI
in his opinion the outlook was very
bright for Democratic candidates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31
Republican Dinners TO
Be Held In Many Cities

announcement. Many other starters
are expected 10 enter the event
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-31

Thomas Jefferson a. Rip IN RIP
Van Wrinkle viii be- presen ed ~ The
tour- theatre this Thursday matinee
and night. February 1T Thomas
Jefferson bias fh, plain right % ia
proud pc rf~ heeu PLAYING Rip Van
Wink .- t.- 'LHf wears ~ ~ 20 the
posing %. Joseph Jefferson his fafher
lie f- ruv rrf aci nos iadrei Sue
l"--Ir of far dean 90 ft~ profess on
DO % -uu-.. 90 f.e deei.e-. -sff--
'a~'.r .H -n- riart admirers 90 ne.
...'trf Ic-e.l jersr-.r ffar Thrnss
boo achieve. sl.. sigma errr-.-
Thomas I~rar-.-s s- a--r .
..re...L bio Traar .srha~
s-Err +-a -
tOf rr sH.a 20
r.-f.a. r.-r a. e.