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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
MANY ODD FELLOWS
 MEET IN PULLMAN
First District Convention Convened Yesterday-Degree Work
 Last Night

Cullman January 9.-(Special) 1.-The meeting of the first district convention of the Independent order of Odd Eel iows was held in Cuiiman today. The meeting was presided over by George Stiefelmeyer, president of the district, and was largely attended by prominent Odd Fellows from over the district and the state. This, the first district. is com posed of the counties of Morgan and Cullman and is composed of about 40 different lodges in these counties,
 The district conventions of the Order of Odd Fellows is practically new step In the fraternity. The first of the conven- tions was organized and held in Cullman IS months ago, and the purpose and bus mess of these are similar to that which has been in vogue among the Knights of Pythias order for the past several years. It is an adjunct to the grand lodge of the state, and works under the jurisdic- tion of that body. Among the prominent men of the fraternity who were present at the convention held in Cullman today were: Grand Master George l.. Jenkins of Talladega; Past Grand Master A c. Bethard of Decatur; J. w. Bailey of De- catur; Vice President J. D. McCluskey of Decatur and others.
 l.. N. Buell. acted as master of cere- monies at the opening of the convention, and the Rev. l.. F. Stansil offered the invocation. Addresses were made by Postmaster William A. Heck and Vice President J. D. McC1uskey.
 After the opening exercises had been completed the convention went into executive session, the convention being turned over to the president MT. Stief- elmeyer Much business of importance to the lodges of this district was dis pensed with during the day. and at the night session the degree work was ex- emplified in four of the degrees by picked teams from all over the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
RAILROAD MEN
 VISIT DADEVILLE

unique idea of the Central of Georgia Railway company, now being carried out is the visitation of all the larger towns along it's line by the official chiefs in it's management.
 The party, consisting of a general of- ficer of every department. were met at their special train here today by a party of local representative citizens, and were for a short time the guests of the local officials of the town.
 The object of the trip is to widen the personal acquaintance among the patrons and afford an opportunity to discuss mat ters of mutual interest
 The special was in direct charge of J. F. Ramsey, superintendent of the Bir- mingham and Columbus division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
ROANOKE NEWS

Roanoke. January 9.-(Special.) )-Ta, Collector Green has just closed his 1as appointment in Roanoke and reports that out of s55OoG on the books, s15OoO has been pald. This is d comparatively good showing. Twelve hundred polls have been paid, which is considered unusually good The town of Roanoke has paid ID property and poll taxes more closely than usual.
 Politics is warming up in this county. Candidates are beginning to announce, of material for the voters 10 select from.
 Postmaster Swann is being congratu- lated upon his reappointment by Presi- dent Taft for another term. He has aD- pointed Miss Annie Rodgers as general delivery clerk in the office.
 At the close of the services Sunday morning at the First Baptist church, the pastor, Rev. r. II. Harrington, in behalf of the congregation, presented Mrs. NJ. W. Carlisle, the efficient organist, with solid gold bracelet, beautifully en- graved. The presentation was accom- panied by a happy scpeech and was fol. lowed by numerous personal expressions from members of the congregation. Mrs. Carlisle has served the church faithfully for many years.
 At the home of w. A. Arnold, in this place. his brother, E. G. Arnold, and Miss Lucy Belle Green, who resides near town. were united in marriage Sunday afternoon by Rev. A. s. Brannan Only few friends were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
How to be- Certain of
 Curing Constipation

f Prejudice is a hard thing to overcome. but where health is at stake and the opinion of thousands of reliable people differs from yours, prejudice then be' comes your monaco and you ought to Hay 1t aside. This is said in the interest of people suffering from chronic consti- patton. ana 1t Is worthy Of their attention.
 In the opinion Of legions of reliable American people the most stubborn con- stipation imaginable can be cured by Q brief use of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. You may not have heard of 1t before, but do not doubt its merits on that account, or because 1t has not been blatantly sd- vertlsed. It has sold very successfully on word of mouth accommodation Par euts are giving 1t to their children today who were given 1t by their parents, and 1t has been truthfully said that more drug glsts use 1t personally in their families than any other laxative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
WANT UNDERWOOD'S
 NAME ON THE TICKET


 Culnfan, January 9-(Special)-A pe- tition is being circulated in Cullman and in the county for the purpose of sccir- ing names of democrats which will be filed with the secretary of state, asking tlfat oscar w. Underwood's name be placed on the state ticket to be voted for for President of the United States. The petition was prepared by William l.. James. q prominent young attorney Of this place, who is one of the most loyal admirers of Mir Underwood and treasur- CT of the Underwood Democratic club of this cityp the first organization of its kind to be termed in the state.
 Mir. Underwood is growing daily in pop ularity with the people of this section. Not ohly is he popular with members of his own party. but he has many ardent admirers among the republicans as well as detuoerSts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

Letters recently received from MT. F. M Patterson. Lecompte. La.. and Miss Ruth Davis, Prattyille. Ala, are but . few of thousands showing tho esteem in whioh pr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin 10 violent. like salts or cethartios. It cures gradually and pleasantly so that in time nature again does its own work without outside aid. Constfpated people owe 1t to themselves to use this grand bowel sps- cino. 1 f4
 Anyone wishing to make 6 trial of tlis remedy before buying t in the regulsr way, of a, druggist at 50 cents CT q large bottle (family sixe) can have | sample bottle sent to the home freo of charge by simply addressing Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 4O5 Washington street, Monticello. III. Your name and address on a postal card will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Judge Chitwood Falls

Tuscumbia. January 9-Judge W. P. Chitwood, a prominent citizen of this place, met with severe accident yes- terday, caused by slipping on the ice, in the business part of town. A physician sewed up the confusion In his head and administered to the bruises.
 Owin-- to his advanced age and en- feebled condition, much uneasiness was felt. but he is now resting well and seems to be on the road to recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Week of Prayer

Sheffield, January 9.-(speciaL) )-This
 week is being observed as week of prayer by the Evangelical Prayer alli- ance of The United States. The Methodist, Baptist and Presby- terian churches are holding session pray CT services each night fin Sheffield and much interest is manifested. despite the
 kilisx cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
INTERESTING ITEMS
 IN OLD NEWSPAPER
Marshall Farmer Has Paper Contain ing an Account of the Death of
 George Washington

Albertville, January 9.-(Special)-J. w. simpson, a we'll to do farmer living few miles from town, today brought to the of flee of the Albertville Banner copy of the Ulster County Gazette, published at Kingston, Ulster county, New York, on Saturday, January 4, 1S0O The paper Is Vol ?, No. SS, of the publication. While the type is somewhat dim, the paper is well preserved. About the most interest ing article in the Gazette is the account of the death of George Washington, the article reading as follows:
 "Georgetown, Dec. 20, 1799.-On Wednes- day last the mortal part of Washington the Great, the Father of this country and the friend of man, was consigned to the tomb, with solemn honor and funeral pomp. A multitude of persons assembled from miles around at Mount Vernon, the choice abode and the last residence of the illustrious chief. There were the groves, the spacious avenues, the beauti- ful and sublime scenes the noble mansion, but alas. the august inhabitant was no more; that great soul had gone, his mortal part was there indeed. but ah, how eHecIllB, HOW dWlul tht optttttitc oL ohSil worth and greatness-thus to mortal eyes fallen, yes. falien-fallen.
 'In the long and lofty portico, where oft the hero walked In all his glory, now lay the shrouded corpse. The counte- nance still composed and serene seemed to depress the dignity of the spirit which lately dwelt in that lifeless form. There those who paid the latest honors to the benefactor of this country took an impress sive farewell view.
 "On the ornament of the head of the coffin was inscribed Surge and Judicum; about the middle of the coffin, Gloria Dec and the silver plate, General George Washington, departed this life on the l4th of Dec, 1799, age 68.
 Reports coming in from all over the county are to the effect that the roads in some parts are almost unpassa ble, the continued bad weather that has prevailed for the past month having put them in a. terrible condition, this fact clearly dem onstrating the need of calling bond is- sue to improve them.
 Today was the day set apart by the Marshall County Good Roads association to appear before the county commission CTS at Guntersville with the petition signed by the voters of Marshall county urging them to call an election to de- eide on the issuance of s35,000 worth of bonds to build and improve the public highways W. w. Shortridge of Albert vile, secretary of the County Good Roads association, went to Guntersville this morning with the petition, but will ask the commissioners to postpone their action until the proposition can be presented to the people in the rural districts more thoroughly.
 Athletic Director B. l.. Noojin stated to- day that he expects to have a winning baseball team this year, and that he would organize and get to work with his material at an early date. The man. ager is already working on the schedule games having been arranged with Marion and likely series will be played alsaiast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
RUSSELL BANK HAS
 PROSPEROUS YEAR
Government Boats at Girard Steam Southward-Politics Begin
 ming to Move

Girard, January 9.-lSpecial )-At the recent meeting of the stockholders oi the Phoenix-Girard bank, the most sue. cessful year in the history of the insti tuition was reported. a 10 per cent dfvf dend being declared and a handsome sun passed to the surplus account. This is the oldest and strongest financial insti- tuition in tho city. The officers for ths ensuing year are: President, F. D. Kir- vln: vice president, c. l.. Mulln: cashier w. J. Price. MT. Mullin is promoted from cashier and MT. Price from bookkeeper.
 The government fleet of improvement boats that has been at the local wharf for a long tim ewill move south for the remainder of the winter and will be con nected with the canal digging project at Lake Wimico, whence they will return when the low water of summer requires them.
 For some time past there have been cases of petty larceny reported in Phe- nix City, and Saturday young man named Moore and one named Gibson, both said to live in Girard, were arrested O.. warrants charging them with guilt.
 Russell county politics are beginning to move some. Mir. C. II. Tallman of Scale. who wishes to succeed MT. Pitts as tax collector, has announced,' and there are a number of others for the various offices who are somewhat active and are expected to announce soon.
 Girard ledge, I. o. o. F., at it's last meeting elected w. H. Denson noble grand: A. M. Forbes, vice grand: L. IT.. Dixon. secretary, and J. T. Jackson, rep- resentative to the grand lodge.
 The officers of Russell encampment are E. Skinner, chief patriarch; A. M Forbes, high priest, and W. J. Rice, scribe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Dr. Lawrence Breaches

Ashland. January 9.-(Special.) )-Dr. Brooks Lawrence of Birmingham preached to a large audience on temper ance at the Methodist church here last night. In spite of the snow and ice on the ground the people thronged out to hear the Rev. Dr. Lawrence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Pension Warrants Ready

Cullman. January 9. 9.-tSpeeial) )-Judge
 Burke has notified all the Confederate pensioners of this county that he has ready for distribution the pension war rants issued by the state auditor for all those in this county who are entitled to pensions from the state. The list of pen- soners in this county has been consider ably increased during tho past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Mrs. Morrow Will Testify

Chicago. January 9.--When Mrs. Rene ,. Morrow returned to court today for
 hsumption of her preliminary hearing h the charge of having killed her hus- land. Charles B. Morrow, it was reported hat it would be shown Morrow was killed h duel. Mrs. Morrow will testify in Ter own behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
the Southern university at Greensboro while on the Marion trip.

Circuit court convened yesterday morn ing, Judge w, ". Haralson of Fort Payne presiding. The civil docket was taken up this morning and several interesting cases are on docket. Next week will be de- voted to the criminal docket, which con- sists of minor offenses. Visiting attor- neys as well as the court officials pro nounce Albertvilles new courthouse to be up to date in every respect
 The Sand Mountain Record at Boaz has again changed hands, Alfred Henry Nun sell succeeding w. w. Harper as editor. The first issue under the new editor was very neat, attractive and well edited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

Robert Young a young man who has been held here during the last three days, was identified yesterday by Sheriff Shirley of Woodbury, Tenn, the man wanted in his town on a charge of for- gery Young was taken back to Tennes- see for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
 ] FOR |NTERURbAN Gadsden Man Meeting With
 Success in Chicago FARMERS TO CONVENE
Cochran Announces Candidacy for Treasurer of Etowah--Call Grand
 Jury in Extra Session in Feb E ruary-R. B. Leath Dead

Il FGadsden. January e9.-- Special "A message received in this city from Loui Hart. who Is at present in Chicago en- gagged in promoting the proposed inter urban railway between this city and | the Bellevue hotel and Noehalula talis nh Lookout mountain, states that ne | has every reason to be encouraged ana to think that the project will be car | ried out.
 sThe bankers of Chicago who are in- yestigating the proposition with the I view of taking $5o,Oo0 bond issue on ! it are giving him eneouragement and | he hopes to have. the project in shape l flor actual construction of the road in the early spring. | sI1d $. Cochran, treasurer of EtoWah Anty, today announced himself as Ic adidate for reelection to this or If j. So far only one other man has Ia.nounced for the place, MT. R. w. Kirby, who is at present serving as a member of the county board of com missioners.
 It was decided by Judge J. A. Bilbro  Xcourt today to call the regular grand I3ury in extra session on February ls Inf order that an investigation of the Patterson murder at Alabama City can be made in time to prosecute J. smith who is accused of the killing, at the |next session of the court.
 ksa~eassp srrsa-ssrs
 Saturday next is the time set for the meeting of the farmers of the county to discuss ways and means for the cur kailment of the cotton crop in 1912.
 A meeting for this purpose was called several weeks ago, but the short notice hnd bad weathei5 together with the bearness of.s the holidays, prevented sueh an attendance as was desired, so
 he meeting was adjourned until next saturday, The business men of the
 ity will also attend the meeting and give what encourag cement they can to he crop reduction movement.
 R. B. Leath. ss years old and a pion-
 CT resident of the county, died at his
 ome at Turkeytown last night. He
 lad been suffering for several days as he result of stroke of paralysis and
 is death was not unexpected. He is
 urviyed by three sons and two daugh- CTS
 The filing of the petition asking that
 In election be called on the liquor ques- lon at this time has injected con
 iderable interest in the county cam
 aign as it is no doubt the intention
 f the wet element to have candidates
 ,r all offices in the field who will
 -ork for sentiment favorable to the
 eturn of the saloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

The extreme cold weather continues in this section. This morning the tenpera- ture fell to IA degrees above zero,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
GOL|TSKy STORE
 BURNS IN FLORENCE Flames Discovered Early Yesterday BURGLARS AT WORK Sixteen Burglaries Have Occurred in Florence Recently Tri-Cities
 Held in Grasp of Blizzard
 for the Past Three Days
BURGLARS AT WORK

Florence, January 9.-(SpeciaD. sky company was discovered on fire about 12:30 o'clock. The building being a wooden structure, burned with such rapidity thar all effort to save the stock was soon abandoned. The fire company turned out in full force and did gallant tservice until after 4:30 D. m.
 The fire, commencing on the interior oi Golitsky's store, spread quickly to the ad- joining building, which was vacant. The Golitsky stock of goods and fixtures in both stores were totally destroyed.
 The stores belonged to Mrs. Amelia Lit ten, of louisville. Ky, and were valued at s6OoO each. The stock of goods be- longing to the Ike Golitsky company was insured at about $1S,0O0. The origin of the fire is unknown
 A bold band of burglars is infesting Florence and vicinity, ,baffling every ef- fort of the police to capture them. or even obtain a clew that will lead to their identification. Monday night the grocery store and meat market of w. c. Hyde. in North Florence was entered and s20t worth of merchandise was removed and carried away on d wagon. This is the 16th burglary that has occurred recently The blizzard has held the tri-cities in it's grip for the past three days. The thermometer dropping to below zero much distress among the poor has beer relieved by the United Benevolent society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

The annual election of the Huntsville Pastors union swas held Monday after noon and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Rev. J. k. Turner, pastor of the First Methodist church, president; Rev R. s. Gavin, pastor of the First Baptist church, vice president; Rev. R. R. Brasher of West Huntsville, secretary-treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

Miss Lillian Crane, aged 20 years. died last night in Merrimack Village, after a long illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
ADAMS BOUND OVER !. ID THE GRAND JURY Madison Farmer Charged . With Killing Landlord TEMPERATURE DROPS Huntsville Pastors Union Has Annual Election of Officers Monday Aft
 ernoon-Young Is Identified.
 Young Lady Dies

Huntsville, January 9.-(Special) )-Clark Adams, charged with the murder of Will liam Spears near New Hope several days ago, has been bound over to await the action of tEe grand jury after hearing before Judge Ballentne in the law and equity court. Several witnesses were ex- amined during the hearing and for the first time the details of the tragedy were heard
 Spears was shot on Christmas Eve as he was entering the home of Clark Adams, who was one of his tenants. They had quarreled over the rental of the land and Adams shot him in the head with a shotgun, killing him in- stantly.
 The state will attempt to prove that tho shooting was without sufficient provocation: that Spears was unarmed and that after shooting him down Adams walked up and beat the dead man over the head with the barrel of the gun. The defense will try to make out a case of self defense. The defendant claims that when he fired the shot that killed Spears, Spears had a pistol in his hand and was about to shoot him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

Athletic Director B. l.. Noojn stated to- day that he expects to have winning baseball team this year, and that he would organize and get to work with his material at an early date. The man ager is already working on the schedule. games having been arranged with Marion and likely . series will be played asaiast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-01

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tell each other, as it were, their real names"
"Prettily put. You wish to know why
am here?"
1T would be interesting; perhaps in
structive."
Hardly the latter, fear. My meeting
with YOU here is wholly fortuitous. was on
my way to Milwaukee to interview Coyle q
Son."
A spasm passed across the weary face.
when were you at Shay Farms!"
All day."
Professionally
"Fortuitously again. It's been almost
purclv a game Of chance thus far; Ill chance
for poor Simeon Flint, as you apparently
know.
passing that over,' said the other inn
perturbably, and the older man couid not
but admire his self-control, now that the
crisis was upon him, you don t look ike d
detective"
Nor am |. My name is Chester Kent,
and | am employed in scientific Work III
Washington .,,. ,,o
If the young man was impressed by the
name, he gave no evidence OF It,. ,Neli' !
offered an exchange OF names, ne Siiid
coolv, "and there tricked you. My au-
thcntic name is John Smith.
"Thcn, John Smith, said Kent, sup
posing that you are arrested tor the nurder
Of Simeon Flint, what will you say!
Nothing.
"Thcre are no eye witnesses, it IS true;
but circumstances tell against you II.
footnrints are there What will you say II 1t
is proved that you were the strange ViS'tor'
"Nothing.
@That YOU lured Simeon Flint out into the
iield?"
"Nothing.' -.
aThat YOU disposed of the gun after his
death and then fled? What will you say to
such proof
~Havc they found the gum he gaspcd.
no"
@Ah-h-h. Then I'll say just nothing
at may mean the gallows.' .,
He drew a deep breath. 1T may, ne
agreed simply. Il can't help it if 1t does
And in that moment Chester Kent knew
THEORETICALLY. vet with the ccrtainty OF a
mind flashing to the true diagnosis after
error and doubt-knew that the man before
him was guiltess!
EANING forward, he laid hand on the
II others knee. "Whom are you shield
ing?" he asked quietly. u.
THE lie came back swift and direct. NO
BODY" said John Smith, and WINGED as ne
said it.
is she married.
This time John Smiths eyelids did not
| flicker.
~That's better, them pursued Kent, as
| # ne had received a reply TO his query. y SUI
allv. where an innocent man-and believe
YOU innocent chiefly because you haven't
| claimed 10 bc-faccs shame and disgrace
with his tongue between his teeth, it is to
save some woman from a greater shame and
disgrace. To resume. After throwing the
gun in the river -,
Il admit nothing" cut in John Smith.
"Of course not. After throwing the gun
| in the river. over a distance that only
trained hammer throwcr could have covered,
YOU returned for the case, which YOU had
probably lief, in the corniicld. | assume that
there was some mark on the case that
would have led 20 identification. You prob
ably carried il back 20 ST. Paul under your
ovcrcoat, spent that night-slccplcSsy, |
doubt not-at Your hotel, waiting for the
papers to tell whether vengeance was on
your track, and finally decided to 90 home.
| John Smith sat in silence.
Il don't expect you to tell me anything,
pursued Chester Kent. ~ man who will
face a murder charge rather than bctray his
secret isn't likely 20 become confidential on
| D,,.