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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
SELF PRESERVATION
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1 the Appala chians, this vast undeveloped
 asset has been neglected and forgotten
 except where the law has been broken.
 Does it not seem as if it were begin
 ming al the wrong end of things to find 1 II necessary in this twentieth century to
 extermlnate a native m.untain clan for
 the. preservation of life and law in a
 noble commonwealth?
 | Are such tragedies as the Hillsvflle
 murders necessary to awaken the nation l to the vital necessity of giving bet
 ter system of education to the neglect
 cd children of a superlor race? If the facts and the results of cause
 and effect were carefully propounded,
 a mighty responsibility would be found
 resting at the very door of this nation. l Isolation and poverty, and lack of op- portunity are strong forces for an-
 nuling the best instincts in human kind,
 and yet though cut off from progress and education, and thu-gh more des- 1 titlfte of all the opportunities that go
 with education than any other people
 of our race in the wo-ld.' these peo- 1 pie of the eighteenth century civilization l still preserve many of the finest traits 1 of the Anglo Saxon race. But mis- guided energies and ignorance are perils 1 that have to be reckoncc with.
 Impregnated with a never ending ancestral pride, inherited from the l fighting gamecocks of the revolution,
 isolated and forgotten. imbedded in 1 ignorance and pursued by want, dwell l ing aloft where personal right has been 1 for nearly POO years the only recog- nzed law of the mountain realm, it
 must be seen that the harvest to be
 reaped would be a ~nirlwind of de- Deneracy and crime.
 is l,o oJc tl,,t to restore to normal manhood this
 wanted asset, the schovihouse and mis-
 sion work must precede the enforce
 ment of law.
 | National indifference and neglect to carry even the fundamental principles 1 of education and enlightened citizen
 ship to the mountain people is responsi-
 ble for many of the deplorable con-
 ditions in our Appalachian county.
 In consequence of their remoteness from market the industries of the
 mountaineers are limited. Is it a won
 der where corn is the only superabund-
 ant crop that they should be led to con vert it into "moonshine whisky" and
 add the curse of drink and it's evils to the evil of ignorance and crime? As a beverage. n medicine. barter of ex- change it is their one source of means 1 in thousands of instances, and in view or that fact should not considera tion
 and mercy be mingled with government
 authority? "uncle Sam is not a mis-
 sienary. Iknow. but ir -he money spent l on revenue officers could be converted Into fund for missionary teachers.
 and if 6 chance 10 learn a better trade
 than moonshining, and to know how to make better use of the resources of l their own environments could be given them the fatal pride o- personal right would in time give place 10 the pridl of higher life, and iilicit moonshin- Ing and feuds would be greatly g. seneder This reform will never come except through model industrial set ltlement schools in the mountains. such
 schools as are advocated by the South.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
ROGERS SPEAKS
 AT AL|CEV|LLE' Heard by Large Crowd and Made Votes for Mir.
 Moody

Ashville, March 23.--Special. .)-John A. Rogers spoke here last night in the in- terest of Senator Frank S. Moody and was heard by a large and enthusiastic crowd of voters.
 The greater part of his argument -on- record of Capt. Richmond P. Hobson and in extolling the character and ability or Senator Moody.
 Mr Rogers was in excellent fettle and has seldom made a better speech. rhe opinion here is that the race in the dis trct is exceedingly close. It is the con- sensus of opinion that Rogers made votes for Moody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Sink Big w ell
HARTSELLE SOCIAL

Hartselle, March 23.-(Special )-Miss Clara West has returned to her home in Hartselle after an extended visit to friends.
 Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Day and Miss Elizabeth Day visited Mrs. Days mother, Mrs. S. E. Simpson, Saturday and Sun day.
 Mrs J. L. Rountree, Miss Annie John son and Miss Etta Waits spent Saturday of last week in Decatur.
 Miss Nelle Barclift, Miss Lottie Sher- Till and Fred Sheril visited friends in Birmingham this week.
 Miss Ora Lee Porter of New Deca- tur visited her aunt, Mrs. w. G. Russell, Saturday and Sunday, returning Mon day, accompanied by Jesse Manard of that place,
 Miss Grace Hardwick of Cedars spent the week end in Hartsele with her sister, Miss Italyne Hardwick, and Mrs. s. E. Stewart.
 Mir. Ben Russell, who Is in school at Blountsville, was here this week en route to his home near Somervile. While here he was the guest of Mir and Mrs. w. C.. Russell.
 Mrs. W. A. Barclft is quite Ill this week to the regret of her many friends. She will leave for Hot Springs. accom- panied by her daughter, Miss Lucia Bar l elft, next week, if she regains suffi- | cient strength. 1 Mrs S. E. Simpson was the hostess | Friday evening at dinner party planned
 in honor of her lovely young cousin, Miss Clara West of Hartsele. Covers l for eight were laid around a prettily ap- l pointed table with vioets for its floral decoration. The guests were Miss Clara West, Miss. Lucy Corsbie, Miss Kath- l leen Corsbie. Miss Italyne Hardwick and ] Grady Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

The story of the mountain people is
 part of the history of this country.
 Their ancestors were among our best
 soldiers in the French and Indian wars.
 They were among the pioneers of lib- erty, they turned the tide of battle at Kings mountain and Cowpens, making possible the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, and the independence of this nation.
 While history is replete with records os their bravery and valor, while the names of Sevier, Campbell, Boone are honored and remembered it is a start l ling and pathetic fact that thousands l of descendants of the revolutionary | patriots who fought with those leaders 1 have been practically lost to the nation nearly 200 years. And stranger still Is 1.-the fact that the strong arm of the na-
 ton has not been stretched forth to
 rescue and conserve this valorous stock. 1 Of all the great waste of American
 wealth, the waste of her own men and
 women of the mountains Is the most l tragic. Without thought to the con- servation of the human resources of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
DOUBLE AEROPLANE
 FATALITY OCCURS

Sebastapol, March 23.--A double aero plane fatality occurred here today. Sup Lieutenant Albroiinoff and his assistant were making a flight in a hiplane at the military aviation school when the aero plane was seized by a wind which over turned it and hurled 1t to the ground The two aviators were killed instantly and the aeroplane was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Aged Veteran Recovering

Capt. William Ables an old Confederate veteran who wasa stricken with paralysis some weeks ago, and was reported dy
 ing, is now recovering He is S4 years of age and has been "a resident of this coun ty practically all his life. His home is near Hoke's Bluff, six miles east of this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

ern Industrial Educational association. The association has already done
 much to carry light into the mountain | stron gholds, of illiteracy, but a founda- tion fund Is absolutely necessary to
 carry on the work. Phlanthropists of
 means would do great deed for the
 nation by aiding the association in this particular patriotic mission for the na- tion's welfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Ball Players &rive

The first recruits for the Gadsden base ball team have aruived. The first practice work will begin oni Monday if the weather conditions permit and Manager Seigle will begin the wedding tout of those who fail to meet his expectations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
RETURN 62 TRUE ' B|LLSAT GADSDEN
  49O Witnesses Examined.
 Seven Perjury Charges IBALL.PLAYERS ARRIVE
lGadsden After Lower Insurance. e Contract Awarded for Laundry. ys Pay Day at the Car Works.
 < Record Runs of Iron

l Gadsden. March 23-(Special )-3efore adjournnent today until some time in May. the, grand jury made another par tial repor. of it's findings this morning. This shows yhat at the present session 62 true bifssh been returned. Four hundred aIsl' ninety witnesses have been examined Seven indictments were found 1 for perjury sIn the report the jury gives warning thatsperiury will be suppressed, and says thatl on it's reassembing further investigationsA of the perjury law viola | tions will be made.
 After Lower Insurance
 Now that theW WestfGadsden fire station has been completed notice will be sent to the Southeas sterni Underwriters lassocia- ton and the finn2 inspection of the city will be made Iforfthe purpose of rerating the fire hazards. lThe city officials have been assured that4substantial reductions will be made.
 Ball Players Frive The first recruits for the Gadsden base ball team have aruived. The first practice work will begin oni Monday if the weather conditions permit and Manager Seigle will begin the wedding toslt of those who fail to meet his expectations. Record Run of Iron The furnace of the Alabama Consoli- dated Coal and Ironi company here that l is in commission issmaking record runs of iron right along. The best production in the history of thet plant is being main tained The demand for the product is good and the total output is being moved as fast as it comes from the stack.
 Contract Awarded l The contract for an addition to the plant of the Gadsden .steam laundry was awarded to W. T. Christopher this morn- 1 ing. The new building will be a one story brick 25x1O0 feet. Work on the building will begin oni Monday morning.
 Pay Day attCar Works
 This was pay day at the plant of the Gadsden car works, and 500 men were given their money for two weeks. The men at work there now number more than 500 and the monthly pay roll is i s3o,00O
 1 Aged Veteran Recovering
 Capt. William Ables an old Confederate veteran who was stricken with paralysis some weeks ago, and was reported dy- l ing, is now recoveTing He is S4 years Of age and has been "a resident of this coun- tv practically all his life. His home is near, Hoke's Bluff, six miles east of this ] city.
 Sink Big We'll
 The Gadsden car works has let con | tract for the sinking of big well neal the plant. A 10 inch hole is being drilled and a goods start has already been made A well was started some months ago and was sunk to- depth of more than 2ot feet and theni abandoned The water is | wanted for a private water system for the plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
THE PAST WEEK IN,
 EVERGREEN SOCIETY
Sewing Circle Meets-Orpheus Club 4 Entertaincd-Leap Year Ger
 man Thursday

Evergreen, March 2s.-tspeeial.) )-The Sewing Circle. composed of the young ladies of the society set, were charmingy entertained Wednesday afternoon by Miss Marcella McCreary. After an hour or two of embroidery and gossip chicken salad, pimento sandwiches and iced tea were served.
 The Orpheus club held it's regular meet big Thursday morning at D o'clock at the home of Mrs. w .. crumpton
 The young ladies of the Dancing club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
SANTA FEE TO MAKE
 MANY IMPROVEMENTS

Topeka. Kans., March 2s.-Announce- ment was made here today that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad has appropriated soe, coo for improve ments in 1912. The budget included s1,- 000,o00 for Colorado terminals, $2o0e,0oo for double tracking on coast lines, $500. 600 for equipment and s5o0,0oo for an office building at Galveston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
l. Moves to Georgia

Edwardsville, March 3.-tSpecial. )-- Judge A. A. Hurst, a leading lawyer of here for cotton farm in Georgia, three miles out from Bremen. and. has moved there and will now farm and practice law in Georgia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

complimented the young men with a Leap Year german Thursday evening at the armory. Green and white was the color scheme in the decorations. and the same leolors were evidenced in the ices served al P o'clock at the Bachelors club. The grand march was led by Miss Wisie Robson, assisted by MT. Albert Snead, Many novel and beautiful figures were introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Three Hundred and Sixty Voters of Bessemer Endorse Charles Henderson'S Candidacy
 for Reelection to thePresidency of
 the Alabama Railroad Commission

Believing from his past record that it for the best in of the citizens of Alabama to continue Charles Hen deron the head of the Railroad Commission because of his thorough understanding of the question: and fitness to cute the principles invovedhis wide experience and skill in the practical application of the Regulatory Lawss and impartial attitude toward all concerned hereby en- and recommend to the voters of the state his return to this important office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24

VOTE FOR ME TOR CORONER. IF ELECTED WILL DO MY FULL. DUTY. CHARLES T. HELTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-24
Greenville Society

Greenvile March 23.-tSpecial) )-Miss Gussie fSteindolph was hostess to an all day party on last Saturday. Her guests were Misses Catherine Feagin, Louise Pascal Baba. Slough, Mamie Beeland, Aileen Greene and Katie Lane, Kendrick.
 On last Friday afternoon Mrs. George Moncrief entertained the Amaranth Sun day school class of the Baptist church from to 3. The Sunday school lesson was discussed by those present, and eight walters were sent to the sick mem- bers of the Sunday school For the amuse- ment of the guests an egg contest was carried out Delightful refreshments were served.
 . Miss Clara Powell entertained the wom- ans club on last Wednesday afternoon Following the prospectus only regular meeting was had, there being nothing special for consideration. A large num- Der of the, membership were present,
 A mock trial of a case of breach of promise will be put on at the courthouse by local talent under the auspices of the Episcopal guild on the night of April 10. Much interest is being manifested in this entertainment.
 Misses Jean Griffin, Margaret Fuller, Olivia Lawson. Imogene Lawson and Ophelia McLemore of the Womans col- lege at Montgomery were the house guests of Miss Annie Laurie Beeland this week. While in Greenvile they were the recipi- ents of much social attention.
 VOTE FOR ME FOR CORONER. IF
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13
LEADING WILSON SUPPORTER
SAYS UNDERWOOD WILL Win

Hon. w T. Lane, of Americus, sew
eral times a member of the legisla-
ture from Sumter county, a we'll
known lawyer and strong Wilson
supporter, has practically given up
the fight in Georgia, and now express
es the opinion that Underwood will
carry the state.
Mr.. Lane has taken a prominent
stand in politics in his section, gets
around considerably over his congress
sional district, and his judgment can
not be questioned
He says Georgia may, and proba-
bly, will, follow the example of Ala
bama, and declare for Underwood"
Here is Mr.. Lanes statement, in
which he makes this interesting ad-
mission as it appeared in Wednes-
days Americas TImes-Recorder.
Il believe Wilson is the best candi-
date, in the sense that he is most
likely to be a winner before the peo-
ple,'' said W. T. Lane, the weIl-known
attorney yesterday, but l am free to
confess that while I will support Will
son, the outlook faVors Underwood
in this entire section of the state, and
probably throughout the state. l can
readily appreciate that the Under
wood sentiment is developing
strength rapidly But while Georgia
may and probably will, follow the ex-
ample of Alabama and declare Under
wood to be it's preference, l am still
free to say that l believe that Wilson
is the most available candidate for
the party to nominate. Underwood is
a man of fine capacity and undoubted
experience and ability as a political
leader and statesman, but I cannot
believe that the north is yet willing
to accept a southern man. 1t seems,
though, that he will have some sub
stantial backing in the convention
Georgia looks very much like sending
an Underwood delegation"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13
A DEsPTCABLE CHARACTER.

Following the recent unfortunate
tragedy in that city the Albany Her.
aid pays its respects to the anony-
NOUS letter writer and says things
OF that despicable character, who has
been described as a combination Of
hyena and buzzard, that The News
fully endorses. In the course of it's
article our contemporary gets after
the cowardly rascal as follows
The anonymous letter is an at
tempt to deliver a blow which the
writer lacks the courage to strike in
the clear light of day. He doesn't
sign his name. He DISCUSSES his mis-
sive, and leaves no identifying mark
that care and ingenuity can avoid.
His tracks are carefully covered.
Perhaps the anonymous letter
does no serious damage. Maybe it
reaches one whose nature is not SEN
sitive-who is so constituted as to be
proof against the attack of an enemy
who has not the courage to show
his face.
But often the case is different. A
man who has walked uprightly be-
fore the world, who has had nothing
to hide from his fellow men, whose
life has been clean and whose con-
duct always honorable-such man
may be mortally wounded by even
the most baseless and unjustifable
attack. A shaft from he knows not
where has struck deep into his soul
He broods over the wrong done him
and suffers an anguish which not
even those with whom he is most
intimate can understand, 1t may be
he conquers the melancholy which
overwhelms him. He fights it with
all his powers, and he wins-or he
loses!
THE man who writes an anony-
nous letter, or sets in motion an
anonymous SANDER, is like the man
who set fire to the tails of foxes and
turned them loose in the ripe har-
vest fields He cannot foresee the ex,
tent Of the devastation which will re.
suit from his act, but once the mis-
chief begins it is beyond recall.
when the writer of an anonym3u.
letter stands in the dark and view.
the wreck and r5in which oftentimel
follows his work one wonders wha
manner of hideous spectres rise III
to scar his conscience as with a red
hot IRON
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13
GOOD FOR WEBSTER COUNTY.

From Americas Times-Recorder
That was a magnificent showing
Webster county made at the last ses-
sion of the superior court, a showing
that tells more plainly than any
amount of commentator from out
side sources could tell of the charac-
ter of it's people for sobriety, Obedi-
ence to the law, and general devo-
ton to good order.
Not single felony case awaited
the attention of the court when it
was convened. An absolutely clean
docket, in that respect, awaited the
judge and jurors. The few petty mis-
demeanOr cases were quickly dispos-
ed of. and as result the spring term
of court consumed but few hours
of one day and even less time on
the second day. One really hard
days work would have been adequate
for the entire spring term of court in
that county.
Now, that is a showing any coun-
ty could we'll be proud of. 1t carries
to the outside world the impression
of a county of people of high, ster-
ling character, of people inclined to
obey the laws, to respect the rights
of others, and to live in amity.
Order fresh Columbus bread from
Melton Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13
The Prayer of the Fool

The royal feast done; the King
Sought out some new sport to Danish care
And to his jester cried: Sir Fool,
Kneel now, and make for us prayer"
The jester dotted his cap and BELLS
And stood the mocking court before;
They could the bitter smile
Behind the painted grin he wore
He bowed his head and bent his knee
Upon the Monarch's silken stool;
His pleading voice ooh, Lord
Be mercful to me, fool'
"No pity, Lord could change the heart
From red with wrong to white wool:
The rod must heal the sim but Lord
Be mercifuI to me, a fool"
lis not by guilt the onward sweep
OF truth and right, Lord, we stay;
It's by folles that long
We hold the earth from heaven away.
These clumsy feet, still in the mire,
Go crushing blossoms without end:
These hard well-meaning hands we thrust
Among the heartstrings of a friend.
The ilimed truth we might have kept
Who knows how sharp it pierced and stung?
The word we had not sense to say
Who knows how grandy it had rung?
"Our faults no tenderness should ask
The Christening stripes must cleanse them ALL
But for our bunders-Oh, in shame,
Before the eyes of heaven we fall.
Earth bears no basam for mistakes;
Men crown the knave and scourge the tool
That did his will; but Thou, o Lord,
Be merciful to me- fool"
The was hushed; in silence rose
The King, and sought his garden cool,
And walked apart and murmured low.
BE merciul to me- fool"
Edward Rowland Sill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13

The Mississippi, Ohio and other
great rivers are SCATTERING past rec
ords in the way of spring floods. The
kilograms from various points show
that many towns along the swollen
streams have suffered material dam
age to property, driving thousands of
people from their homes. Necessari-
ly much of the farming area in the
country contiguous to the overAowed
rivers is inundated, and that means
great damage to farm interests-the
destruction Of crops planted, the de-
lay in replanting and loss of live
stock. These experiences are calam-
itous to the sections affected, and
add to the record of the year as to
the abnormality of weather condi-
tions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-13
TO GET 80
PER CENT OF THE VOTE.
A Prominent South Georgian Gives
His Views.

A Prominent South Georgian Gives
His Views.
Hon. A. T. Woodward, one of the
most prominent lawyers in south
Georgia, who is well known and liked
by host of friends, writes from
Valdosta to the Underwood headquar-
tiers in Atlanta
Underwood will get whatever vote
is polled in Echols county. He has
the support of such men as Judge T.
c. Ham, Hon. w. G. Howell Hon. J.
F. Nall, Hon. Bryant Corbett and 9TH
ers there and in that section. | am
not exaggerating, but it is my opinion
and the opinion of others that
Lowndes county will go for Under
wood if full vote is polled by at
least 400 or 500 majority. 1t looks to
me like almost every man l see is for
Underwood. The judge of the supe-
rior court, the judge of the city court,
clerk, ordinary, tax receiver sheriff,
about three-fourths of the lawyers,
nearly every prominent business man
in town (Valdosta) and in the coun-
ty; every bank president, three out
of four cashiers Of. the banks, all the
doctors, and it is the same way from
every section of the counties l can
hear from 1t looks to me like we
will get Is per cent. I heard
prominent man say on the street that
| he had just returned from Thomas
county, that Judge Charles HanselI
said, in his opinion, Thomas county
would vote Is per cent. of her votes
for Underwood. [ heard a gentleman
from Berrien county say that Under
wood would carry that county and
would also carry Tiff and Clinch."
We get fancy candy at Fnltnn,s.