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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

why do we find Doc Kepford, the
state lecturer on tuberculosis. nursing
the political germ" adds the Water
loo Times-Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

What do you think of a newspaper
which devotes its editorial space to de-
clarinS that Iowa car not have the
p~residency?' asks the Boone News
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-03

The Carroll Herald says I'VE believe
in the greater Iowa idea; we believe in
the ability of the man Who stands for
it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
Society
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 -~~~---~--------~-~-~~- frozen in red and green colors were passed among the guests, Mrs. B. F. Moore presided over a bowl of fruit punch.
 The two hostesses were daintily gowned for their party in white chiffon over pink. Among those whom they invited to be among their guests were Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Martha Prince, Miss Mar guerite Wilkinson, Miss Mary c. Dryer, Miss Dorothy Dryer, Miss Grace Thomp- son, Miss Elizabeth Grove, Miss Minnie Leroy Smith, Miss Katherine McCor- mack, Miss Marguerite Lewis, Miss Mar garet Davis, Miss Mirianl Smyer, Miss Alice Gillespy, Miss Emily Williams, Miss Virginia Ford, Miss Mary Elizabeth Cald- well, Miss Anne Lanier. Miss Margaret Bennett, Miss Martha Lapsley, Miss Ruth Montgomery Miss Josephine Evans Miss Louise Nevins, Miss Mildred Badham. Miss Willie May Brandon, Miss Lucy Smith, Miss Louise Agee, Miss Martha Minge Miss Josephine Foster Miss Clara and Messrs. Lyons Bradley, Lee Bradley, Charles DeBardeleben, William Cosby, William Shackelford, Leon Wyman, Charles Locke. Gerry Cabaniss, Crawford Johnson, John Terry Badham, Baxter Badham, Charles Webb Tinsley Harrison, Joseph Smith, Fucker Agee, George Stubbs, Percy Eillhouse J. T. Huey. Roll Steinmehl, Harry Steinmehl, James John ston, Bates Whatley Prince DeBardele- ben, Frank Prince
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
GRAND CHAPTER OF
 SIGMA NJ MEETS
Delegates From Thirty-Six States Gather at COnyen-
 ti0n in Atlanta

Atlanta, December 3o.--AIore than 300 delegates from s6 states were pres ent here today when the biennial grand chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity convened for three-day session.
 Visiting delegates were welcomed by Governor elect John M Slaton, city of fcials and representatives of the Sigma Nu chapter of the Georgia School of Technology.
 H. E. sibson. Philadelphia, chairman of the national committee on fraternity houses, in his preliminary report, start ed d movement which is expected to result in the adoption of a plan by which the national organization will assist individual chapters in securing funds for the erection of houses.
 While Birmingham is making fight for the next biennial convention indica- tions arc that the grand chapter will meet in San Francisco at the time of the Panama exposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
CARNEGIE CONFIDENT
 OF WORLDS PEACE

New York. December 30.-Under the title "The Worlds Unsolved Enigma" |" in which he declares that the ruler of every country knows that the greatest blessing for the world at large is :n- ternational peace. Andrew Carnegie to- day sent to his friends hH greetings for the new year. In conclusion the greetings read:
 International peace is not a party question. in the republic. Democratic presidents and statesmen equally with republicans, are it's zealous champions. venture the prediction that negotia- tions will soon be resumed under the most favorable conditions between Brit ain, France and America-Germany gladly cooperating as before.
 "In such holy causes there can be no such word as fail Sooner or later the killing of men in battle is to be banished from civilized lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
CREW RESCUEDFROM
 TUGBOAT AGROUND
Life Savers Have Narrow Escape When Their Boat
 Capsizes

Sea Isle City. N. J., December 3O.-- After a desperate battle against heavy seas and a 30-mile wind at Seven Mile beach today, life savers succeeded in rescuing 10 of the Il members of the crew of the ocean-g going tug Margaret. In attempting to launch lifeboat from the Margaret, James Duffin, member of the crew, was drowned while the life saving crew from Tatham narrow ly escaped a similar fate when their power boat capsized and all hands were thrown into the sea. All, how ever, reached the beach in safety. Duf- fins body was washed ashore. The Margaret Is being pounded to pieces by the heavy surf whiie the governments abandoned power boat was washed ashore at Avalon
 The wrecked tug, towing three barges from New York to Norfolk, struck a submerged wreck at Ford inlet. Wa ter rushed through a big hole in her bow and in an effort to prevent the tug sinking in deep water Captain Scott ordered the barges anchored and cut adrift He then proceeded with all speed toward the shore and grounded the Margaret on a bar two miles north of the Tatham life saving station. The rescue was later effected by the life saving crew from the Avalon station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
BANKING GROWTHS
 SHOWN IN REPORTS
Tightness of Money Reflect ed in National Bank
 Reports

Washington, December 30.-Reports from National banks to the comptroller Of the currency in response to the call of November.26, today reflect the tight ness of money at that time but show a marked growth of banking during the past year. according to treasury authorities. Many sections of the coun- try reported decreases In cash and de- posits as compared with conditions on September 1, the date of the previous call.
 The total loans in cash and deposits of all the National banks on November 2e were: Loans, $6,O59,sS2,o29, a gain over September 1, 1912, of SIS, 0,75s and over December 5, 1911, of s399.- S72,202 cash, $s59,09S,737, a decrease since September of s36.s52S55 and since December ,, 1911. of $S.695, 45O; deposits. s5.944, ,O61 ,o5O, gain over September 4 of s52,S91,962 and over December 5, 1911, of s40s,57S,7SS.
 The total resources and liabilities Of the 742O National banks on November 26, were s1o, 1865. .7sSe17 They held $1 .431, 275, ,556 in their reserves. While the aggregate reserve was above the legal requireemnt there was, because of the money conditions. a deficiency os reserve in what are known as the reserve cities.
 The conditions of November 26, as compared with September 1, in the va rious sections of the country, were re- ported as follows:
 New England states
 Boston, decreases in loans, $14,539, ,79O. i. cash, s1,O23.615; deposits, $4,122060. All banks in this section, gains in loans, $6,216, 592; decreases in cash. $753,S44; and deposits, $4,170 624.
 Eastern states
 New York city, decreases in loans, s76. 6.2S1, ,sO4; cash, s2S,467,S56; deposits. $24,913, 116. All banks in this section, decreases in loans, S,O50; in cash s29,267,7 ,70S, and deposits. s2s,014.919.
 Southern states
 Gains in loans, s3S,444,SS4; cash, s5,955,392; deposits, $e7.7O25S7.
 Middle western states
 Chicago, decreases in loans, $9,37S,- 479; in cash, $8,405,540 in deposits, $7,149.96S. St. Louis, gains in loans of S31, 1,s94 in deposits. $3107,798, but de- crease in cash $277,94e. All banks in this section, gains in loans, s15,425,336, but decrease in cash $1364S,290, and de- posits s23,921,717
 Western states
 Gains in loans, $15,291,49O: in cash, $1, 146,464 and in deposits, $21,176,792.
 Pacific states
 Gains in loans, s17,96S,916; deposits, s1I,101, ,496; decrease in cash, s3SS,S19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
 THE TRIAL OF FEUD CASES IS BEGUN

Winchester. Ky, December s0.--D. F. Deaton. one of the 15 men charged with the assassination of Ed Gala han. the Breathitt county ex-sheriff, was placed on trial here today. Deaton pleaded not guilty to the indictment and the court was adjourned until to- morrow, when the statements of the attorneys and the hearing of testi- mony will begin.
 Asbury Mcintosh, another of the in- dieted men, was called to trial first but the prosecution stated that it was not ready to proceed with this case and by agreement Deaton was placed on trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
W. V. THACKERSON RELEASED ON BOND.
Man Charged With Murder of Ritchie Spends New
 Year With Family

Anniston, December 30.-(Special.)- J. William V. Thackerson, who has been in the Calhoun county jail for the past two weeks on a charge of murdering Warner Richie, succeeded Monday in making bond and was released from the Calhoun county jail by Sheriff c. T. Brooks. He will spend New Years day with his parents near Piedmont, being accompanied by his family. whom he was unable to join on Christmas day. At the preliminary trial, he pleaded self defense and was admitted to bail in the sum of st.OOO. The papers had to be sent to Cherokee county and they were late in being returned.
 According to Mayor J. L. wikle the new city tax law 10 take the place of the law declared unconstitutional by Judge Thomas W. Coleman will be sub 1nitted to the city council at it's next regular meeting Thursday night two weeks hence. The law as drafted by City Attorney J. J. Arnold will be consid- cred by the council as a committee of the whole next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
COURT SANCTIONS
 BIG BOND ISSUE

sue to the amount of Sl3,5oo,oO0 to be used for new equipment was given official sanction by the state public utilities com mission here today on application of the New York Central Railroad company. The company recently asked to be per- mitted to issue bonds for s24,o0o, ,ooO
 A protest was filed by c. H. Venner of New York city, representing minority stockholders of the Michigan Central, a subsidiary of the New York Central. who asserted that the proposed issuance of joint equipment trust certificates was a violation of the federal antitrust law.
 No reference was made by the commis- sion to the protest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
JOHN PANKHURST DEAD
Uncle and Brother-in-Law of English
 Suffragettes

Chicago, December 30.-John Plank hurst, uncle of Miss Christabe and Miss Sylvia Pankhurst and brother-in-law of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, the English suffragist leaders, died at his home here today. Mr. Pankhurst was ST years old, and his death was due to old age.
 MT. Pankhurst was born in Manches- ter. Eng, the home of the suffragist members of his family. He came to this city last May from Danville, H., where he had resided for four years. Before that he lived in Canada where he at one time published a newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
INDIANS WILL ASK
 ID BE GIVEN HOME

Seattle, Wash, December 30.-"Prince of Wales," present chief of the Clallam tribe of Indians, who have been home less and landless since 1855, left here yes terday for Washington, D. C., to present to Congress and the interior department the Indians petition for redress of al- leged grievances which they have en- dureh nearly 50 years.
 In 1855 a treaty between the Indians and the government was ratified under the terms of which the Indians were to surrender their hereditary lands lying be- tween Cape Flattery and Hood Canal 2S4S acres. When they arrived at their new hunting ground the Indians found it had been given to another tribe. Re- peated appeals have failed to procure the return of their old homes or the assign ment of new lands, it is alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
AMERICA IS NOT
 THE MELTING POT"

Chicago. December 3O.-"An unfaith- ful Jew makes a bad American," de- clared Prof. H. M. Kallen of the Uni versity of Wisconsin in the principal address today to the convention of Zionists here. America is not the melting pot for all the races," he said Racial characteristics, religions and traditions must be preserved to keep the virility of the individual. The i'm migrant must not be taught that it is his proper ambition to merge himself into a formless imitation that he thinks is an American"
 The zionists convention is urging re- colonization of Palestine by Jews and support of the 42 agricultural colonies which have been placed there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
Grdfters Greatest Crime
 Not Stealing None.

Boston, December 3O.-"rhe progressive party adopted a sweeping programme of social legislation at the last election,' said Prof. c. E. Merriam of the Univer sity of Chicago at today's session of the American Sociological society. Tt is a striking fact" he added. ''that during this year political party was organized on platform strongly emphasizing social and industrial justice. Some of these meas ures have been championed for many years by the socialist party, which, how ever, because of it's weakness, was un- able to make deep impression.
 .The organized system of political cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
HUNTING LICENSES
 EXPIRE TOMORROW

Montgomery, December 30.-(Special)-- The game wardens of the state have re- ceived especial notice from John H. Wal lace, Jr., state game and fish commis- sioner, to apprehend all persons hunting without 1913 license after January l. The hunters license extends from Jan- uary 1 to January l. The new licenses are on sale at the offices of the probate judges, and notices that the old licenses are shortly to expire have been posted at various places in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
BeSsener Neus

Bessemer, December S0.-(Special.)- After being closed for the Christmas holidays the Ragan Foundry company on Alabama avenue and Thirteenth street resumed operation this morning Victor Gaston is the new manager, hav- ing succeeded MT. Ragan as foundry superintendent. For the past ihree months the company has been busy fill ing several large orders. The company has a number of large orders ahead for unmade goods, which will be gotten out as soon as possible
 In the Bessemer city court today the following suit was filed: Cornelius Me- Creary, pro ami, I.fllie McCreary vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, for s2999 damages for alleged per sonal injury.
 This afternoon R. Moore, a section foreman of the Southern railroad, was struck on the left arm near the shoul- der and cut with axe by Clenon Vaughn, of the section gang. The trou- ble started over a dispute about come time MT. Moore fired several shots at the negro as he ran down the road, but failed to hit him. MT. Moore was moved to his home on Thirteenth avenue and Nineteenth street, where he is reported to be resting well.
 Things have been unusually quiet in police circles since Saturday, only five cases appearing before Judge Rutledge in the police court this morning.
 Mrs. Mary Hinton, 50 years of age, died this morning at 8 o'clock after quite an illness. Mrs. Hinton is survived by a husband and five children and broth CT, Jesse Edwards. The remains will be sent to Wilsonyille, over the Southern railroad Tuesday morning, where inter- ment will be made.
 The penny contest which has been held by the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church, closed this after- noon with the counting of the pennies. At recent meeting the society was divided into two camps composed of equal numbers of ladies with Mrs. c. B. Lytle, Mrs. Walter Williams and Mrs. T. D. Lewis, leaders on one side, and Mrs. George H. Stevenson, Mrs. l. F. Swallow and Mrs. Morton, leaders on the other. It was agreed that the camp producing the smaller number of pennies should entertain the winning camp at a tea on New Years day, to be held in the parlors of the church. The camp of which Mrs. Lytle, Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Lewis were the leaders won, and they will be complimented with a tea Wednes- day afternoon. About s43 was made from the contest. This will go towards the organ fund.
 The basketball team of the BesseIner Athletic club defeated the team from Tarkio, Mo. tonight by score of fl to 32. The lineup was as follows: TarSio-Graham, forward; Thomas, for ward Peterson, center; Band guard; Boettner, guard; Gowdy, captain. Bes- lsemer-Donaldson, forward; Shauber, for ward; Johnson, forward; B. S. Clay, center; Pickett guard; J. F. Clay, guard; Bumgardner, guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
Bank Failure Cleared Up

Valdez. Alaska, December 9O.-The fed eral court docket was cleared late Satur- day night of the last indictment resulting from the failure of the Washington Alaska bank of Nevada at Fairbanks, two years ago. when a verdict of not guilty was returned by instruction of the court in three cases against Frank W. Hawkins. receiver of the defunct bank. Hawkins was charged with making improper dis bursement of the funds of the bank after he took charge as receiver. Of the 39 indictments returned against seven for mer officers of the banks, only one re- suited in conviction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
ID PROTEST AGAINST
 THE HARPER ACT

Ottawa, Ont, December S0.-Canada. it is expected, will protest to the Unit ed States government against the bill now before the Senate to amend the Harter act regarding carriage of goods by water. The act at present relieves owners of vessels from responsibility for errors in navigation or ship man agement and frees from liability in case a cargo is lost. The amendment proposes to remove this protection of owners in the cases of foreign vessels but does not change the law in ref erence to American owners. It is held here that this would be a serious dis crimination against British and Can adian shipowners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
PUBLIC EXAMINER OF MINNESOTA
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, December 30.-(Special)- Among the visitors at the capitol today was Charles Boostrom, deputy public ex aminer of the state of Minnesota. MT Boostrom had a letter of introduction to Governor O'Neal from Governor Adolph O. Eberhart of Minnesota.
 Mi. Boostrom is making a trip through the south, combining both pleasure and business. While at the capitol he met and talked with the examiners of public accounts, and familiarized himself to some extent with the duties of the Ala bama officers Of that department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
MISS NINA NICHOLSON
 DANCE HOSTESS
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Nina Nicholson will be hostess at dinner New Year evening
 PERSONAL NOTES
 pr. and Mrs. William c. Dabney have returned home after spending the Christ mas holidays at the University Of slr- giHia.
 Mrs. Mitchell Hanley cs Wadey. Ala, is expected in Birmingha the last of
 the week to be the guest Mrs. John c. Crouch.
 Mrs. J. A. Minus of Epps, Ala, and her little son have returned home after passing the holidays with her sister. Miss Jennie Tucker of Sewanee, Tenn, is expected this evening to visit Mrs. Louis Coleman. MT. and Mrs. B. Steiner of New York are receiving a cordial welcome among their Birmingham friends. They are guests of MT. and Mrs. Leo K. Steiner
 on Highland avenue. Miss Florence Harris of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Frank Nelson. Mrs. I. L. Condon and her daughter, Miss Jennie Thompson, were called to Atlanta Saturday and Miss Thompson s box party planned for this afternoon is called off. 1 MT. and Mrs. w. E. Love left Satur- day for Chattanooga after spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs. Henry K. | Howze.
 l Mrs. James E. Penney is at home after
 spending Christmas in Huntsville with relatives.
 Mrs. Harry L. Sourd is visiting her sis | ter Mrs. Warner Shook in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31

  a1IiQm

ruption has st schemes for social betterment and improvement. The greatest loss inflicted upon the com munity by the grafter is not the millions he nas stolen. We could almost afford to pension off our grafters if they would leave us alone to work out plans of so- cial and industrial improvement. The the community has been their opposition to any programme of social politics. Through their control of state legislature aduinistrators, and sometimes, courts, they have been able to delay, obstruct cripple and hamper policies designed to promote the general welfare of the com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
CRIMSON
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery. December ao.-(Speciai)--. Captain John w. Grayson of Madison county was a visitor at the state capitol today. Captain Grayson is one of the most prominent residents of Madison county, and is known throughout the en- tire state. He served in the legislature nearly half century ago. and since that time he has been closely Identified with the growth and industrial progress of his county. Captain Grayson called on Governor O'Neal and other state off cials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
Talk on Boil WeeyiI

Cuba, December 0.-(Special)- )-Three hundred negroes, all farmers. attended a meeting of the agricultural committee of the State Bankers association here Saturday where they listened to talks boil weevl, and how to increase their corn production. At this meeting it was found that 9S per cent had corn, 90 per cent had meat in small quantities, and 75 per cent had meat, corn, potatoes and molasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
OHIO DRUGGISTS
 PLEAD GUILTY

Cincinnati. December 3o.-Three drug gists arrested in the recent nation wide raid against persons alleged to be .l- gagged in the distribution through the mails of illegal articles, pleaded guilty, and were fined in the United States dis trict court here today.
 Alfred Vogeler, head of drug com- pany of Cincinnati, and J. Schmidt Springfield, O., were each fined $500, and Oliver Beard of Dayton. O., was fined ssS0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
LEADING MERCHANT
 DECLARED BANKRUPT
We'll Known Business Man of Green vile Fails-Liabilities Are
 Unknown

Greenvile, December So.-(Special)- T. Long, a leading merchant of Green vile, failed today. George stewart of the bankrupt court, arrived in Green vile at noon and closed the doors. The amounts of their liabilities and assets have not yet been learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
ST|MSON WILL NOT a
 GIVE UP SOLDIER
Has Government Authorit to Withhold Soldiers
 From Courts?

Washington, December -Secretal of War stimson has reconsidered his dl cision to deliver up to the state of Texf for trial the six soldiers, of the Foul teenth cavalry stationed at Fort Clark Tex, accused of killing one Mexican all seriously wounding two others in dance hall near the post November last. The question of jurisdictiof VI now be decided by the United stat supreme court.
 Colonel $. W. Sibley, the commercial of the post, refused to sIrrencer Il men to the state courts, on the gr9u that the military and civil tr una had concurrent Jurisdiction, aud cause the accused already were bel tried by courtmartial, they could n be surrendered until the militar pr cess was completed The state authoi ties applied to the supreme court a writ of mandamus, and the ease expected to come up January 6.
 If is said there never has been opinion by the supreme court that woq. finally determine the Jurisdiction of q civil and military courts in such cast Therefore, although the war departure had decided to surrender the prisoners the Texas authorities, 1t now has Q termined to bring the matter to an sue in court. Joseph D. Walthonn. re resenting the state of Texas. will invited to confer with the legal of cers of the war department of jusi in order that the application may tai on the aspect of a friendly suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31

MCONNELES REGULAR SATUR- DAY NIGHT DANCE, 2151. NORTH 19TH STREET. NEW YEARS EVE BALL TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
MISS AGNES BETHEA
 TO BE A BRIDGE HOSTESS

Miss Agnes Bethea will entertain Mon day evening at bridge in compliment to Miss Nell Harris and MT. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31

1 Miss Nina Nicholson will be hostess
 at dinner New Year evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-31
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere than and gratitude to the. friends who we so kind and thoughtful in our bereayt ment. MRS. CLEMENT ZBINDEN AN.
 FAMILY.