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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
Arthur RnNnnnnd.

lis frame was once q frame of steel
That turned into a frame of clay
che hours he whiled as might a child
Lying and laughing today.
AS babies chase bright butterflies
lie chased the phantom known as
JOY
Pray pity him. you critics grim
remember. he was just a boy.
Who knows. in all the world Of can't.
In all this world Of right and wrong,
II those who preach and those who
rant
VIII hear sweeter welcome song?
He was wastrel. nothing more,
With strength Fate told him to de-
StrOy
But you. still young. who called him
wrong,
Remember, he was just a boy.
William F. kirk
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
MUSIC TEACHER SPEEDS HIS MA
CHINE AND CRASHES INTO
TRUCK ON STREET.

NEW YORK. SpeciaI.-While
racing through the streets of the
East Side early today on a motor
cycle TO keep an appointment.
Peter Millet, twenty-five years old,
piano teacher, was killed, and
Samuel Palofsky, an electrician,
was fatally hurt when their ma
chine crashed into a truck at the
corner of Avenue y and Eleventh
Street.
Both men were hurled thirty
feet and the horses attached to the
truck were thrown 10 the street.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
AVIATION STUDENT
FATALLY INJURED
IIEMPSTEAD. N v Sn

HEN1PSTEAD, N. Y. Special
George Monnard, of New York, a stu
dent of the Maissant Aviation School
was perhaps fatally injured TODAY
when he was struck by the wing of a
descending monoplane and knocked
thirty feet.
In the aeroplane was Lieutenant
Eustace Salinas, of the Mexican regu-
lar army, who Is learning aviation
with a view to establishing a flying
corps in the Mexican army for OPERA
tons against the insurrectos.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
OFFERS PURSE OF $1,000
IN CASE HE LOSES RACE

LOS ANGELES, CAL Special.-A
remarkable race for a prize of 81 oOO
VIII be run Thursday morning at the
washington baseball park
The contestants viii be thirty q
X. veterans. divided into three relay
teams. pitted against one man, Colonel
j. i. smith. FOR a distance OF ten miles
colonel smith has posted a certified
check for 81, 900 TO be given. he saws.
TO the ten men OF the G. A. L. who can
defeat him in the race
The race is creating more interest
among the veterans than any other one
event OF the encampment. Today the
veterans were entertained at Venice
Beach and the Soldiers Home at Saw
tclle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
DROUGHT SEVERE
IN EASTERN VIRGINIA
MoND. vA-snec,.,

II \ n VI ~ y ID, NA.-SDecial -
With the exception OF lower Tide
water, the eastern section of Virginia
this summer has suffered a drourht
Wnlcn VIII mean heavy losses to those
engaged IN agricultural pursuits.
Inc CRY spell. which has lasted
practically all the summer was at its
worst in August. when only l.49
inches OF rain fell during the entire
thirtN-one days. No such August has
been seen since 1896.
In June, July and August the pre-
normal i'm Richmond, while the pres
ent month, in its first nine davs.
shows deficiency of OBS inches.
Heavy rains during the months Of
March and May, however. have done
great deal TO swell the 1912 total
OF precipitation, and hence the defi-
cheney for the year thus far is only
3.2S inches. Fortunately most OF the
August rains occurred at night, when
the evaporation was small and, there
fore, though not of long duration.
they did much good
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
SENATOR HEPBURN
GROWING BETTER
WASHINGTON. n C. Snec;al

WASHINGTON, D. c., Special
The condition of Senator Hepburn, of
Idaho. who, is under treatment here
for heart trouble. shows marked i'm
proVement TO-DAY. The Senator. who
suffered a breakdown as the result
OF ms hard work during the last ses-
sion of Congress. is confined to his
apartment in Stoneleigh Court.
Mrs. Hepburn said today the SEN
ator is recovering rapidly and they
soon woulo go to their home in Wal
lace. Idaho.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
TWO BURNED IN FIRE
OF DIAMOND MATCH co

AKRON, o. Speculative en-
yes 81 the Diamond Match Com
panY, Mesa Mail and Michael DionDa
were fatally burned in a fire at the
Company's plant. near Barberton. to-
DAY when workman droDped n crate
oil matches in drying room. MANY
eilpi"Nes leaped from windows.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19

Convicted banker who was recently
released from the Federal Prison at
Atlanta, where he was serving a fiji
teen yea rsentence. has opened an Of
ice in Wall Street, and hopes to re-
coup his fortune. President Taft mar
doned Morse upon the representation.
Of his physician that he was desper-
ately III, and would not live six
months.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19

Taft seems to be resting on his
oars. while IT. r." is rocking the
boat.-Times-V irginian.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-09-19
She Married Him.

Mrs. Pankhurst. the sunragette. sur
prised some of her friends a short
while ago when she related this little
incident:
y lady had sued railroad for
S4o,O 900 damages and secured "A YER
dict, and was paid the fun amount
subject to her order, Her attorney
didn't get a penny"
Why, that seems incredulous." one
OF the party said. How did it hap
pen?''
she found way to outwit him."
What did she do2'
she married the lawyer. ~ Ee.it
A prehistoric house with sevenf}la'
two rooms has bee pearthed 10 Molly
Mexico. 1t wOr cataA Interestingly
know If child Nogs Weree
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After NOrfoIk Rchmcnd-Lynehburg.)
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Everything Optical and Photo
graphic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
BIG APPROPRIATION
 PASSED BY HOUSE
The Rivers and Harbors Bill Carries S26, 6,250, 0,000-Mann Sarcastic at
 Sparkman's Expense

Washington, March 19.-The House to- day passed the rivers and harbors appro- priation bill. carrying upwards of s26,- 250,00 The measure went through in quick order, the appropriation being at the rate of more than $S,000,O0o an hour. The vote for 1t was unanimous. Several amendments did not increase 1t much.
 Twenty of the appropriation items and an equal number of survey items were fo:. work or investigations in Florida, the home state of Chairman Sparkman of the committee. That drew the fire Of Minority Leader Mann.
 If there ever was needed an example of the desrability of states maintaining their representatives in congress, he said, ironically, 'it is to be found here. The gentleman from Florida, now risen to the head of this important committee. having seen to it that every river and harbor in his state was cared for. now provides here for surveys of every har- bor, inlet, outlet, river, creek and spring in Florida. When the Panama canal is completed I have no doubt that steam CTS drawing 20 feet will be able to pass through the canal and visit Florida
 MT. Sparkman defended the items and MT. Mann did not press his opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
MAJOR WHITMORE TO
 MAKE INSPECTION

Montgomery March 19.-( Special. J. Announcement is mace by Adiut. Gen. Joseph B. Scully that Mai Eugene k. Whitmore of the United States army medical corps has been assigned by the war department to Inspect the med ioal property and hospital corps of the Alabama National Guard. Major Whit more will make his first inspection at Troy on Monday, April 1, and will on the following day make an. inspection at Montgomery. On April 3 Major Whit more will inspect the medical property and hospital corps in Birmingham and will mako his fourth and last inspec- ton at Anniston on April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
{ dpTAG DAY SALES"
 BEING PLANNED Merchants Will Help Adver- tise April 20 as Tag
 Day

-< A number of Birmingham merchants are arranging to conduct special sales on April 20, to be known as Tag Day Sales.p The arrangement was made to bring out even more interest in the Tag Day. which will be held by the Boys club and Children's Aid society on that date.
 The merchants have arranged huge r tags, corresponding in color and wording with the tags to be used by the ladies of the society on Tag Day. These large posters will be hung out of the stores on the morning of April 20 and will mean that the merchant will have some article ens sale at greatly reduced prices.
 The officers of the Boys club and the Children's Aid society have arranged for street car advertising space and the mer- chants whose stores will be decorated with the Tag Day posters will draw for the privilege of using this space The drawing will be held April 13 at 10 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce and will be under the direction of The Age Herald, The News and The Ledger. !. Plans for making April 20 the greatest Tag Day in the history of the city are rapidly progressing and the people in charge of the affair are very optimistic over the outcome of their endeayors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmin gham, March 19.-G D. m)-- Some decided changes have occurred in weather conditions over some parts of the country during the past "A hours. An extensive area of high pressure has moved down from Canada over the northwestern plains states. and has caused a general fall in temperature in that section of from 20 to 40 de- grees, and from to Is degrees through out the Rocky mountain region. the central valley and the western lake re- zion. Snow was falling at ' p. m. in the northern Rockies and rain has fallen in the Pacific northwest. the Ohio valley and central lake regions, and in the extensive southwest cloudy weather has been general over the northern half of the country.
 Temperatures have risen slightly over the southern country east of the Rockies and along the Atlantic coast.
 Conditions seem favorable for rather cloudy weather in this section Wednes- day with slowly falling temperatures. Summary of observations made al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
JOHN SANFORD, JR.,
 DIES IN CAPITAL Prominent Attorney Passes Away at Early Hour
 Yesterday

Montgomery, March 19.-(Special.)-Jonn w. A. Sanford, Jr., prominent attor- ney of Montgomery, and son of Gen John w. A. Sanford, died at local infrmary this morning at 3;3O o'clock after a brief illness. MT. Sanford was 46 years of age. and had lived in Montgomery all his life. He was regarded as one of the most bril- liant lawyers in the state.
 The deceased is survived by his father and mother, Gen. and Mrs. John w. A.. Sanford; his wife, who was Miss sallie Taylor of South Carolina. and a daughter of Col. William Taylor, and three chill dren. John w A. Sanford, III; Mrs. Vernon R. Stearns of Birmingham, and Hugh Sanford.
 The funeral will take place from the residence of Gen. John. W. A. Sanford Wednesday afternoon and interment will be made at Oakwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
BRIDGE GIVES AWAY
 OVER FLINT RIVER
Driver, Wagon and Four Mules Are
 Thrown Into Water Near Hartselle

Hartsele, March -(Special)-Th Woodall bridge, a steel structure over Flint river, four miles west of Hartselle, gave away this morning as a log wagon belonging to the Hit Lumber company, drawn by four mules and heavily loaded witil logs was passing over. The driver went down with the wagon and mules. but managed to make the bank in safety. although much bruised and shaken. Two mules also were recovered. but the other two were not seen and 1t is supposed they were caught under the wagon
 It has been stated that the log wagons have been carrying too much tonnage for the pike roads and that hundred of dollars worth of damage has been done to the bikes and public roads all over the county. The bridge had not been con- demned so far as can be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
MONTGOMERY WILL
 REPAIR HIGHWAYS

Montgomery, March 1e.-(Special )-The Montgomery county board of revenue has begun active work looking to the reuhir- Ing of the county roads, which were con siderably damaged as a result of the heavy rains of the last few weeks New machinery has been purchased, and 1t Is probable tha. the work of repairing t;s roads will continue for several weeks. From all ever the county there have cen complaints regarding road depredations caused by the rains and the board of revenue has announced that these roads will be repaired as quickly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
District Conference

Stevenson. March lg-tSpeclal)-The dis trct conference of the Huntsville distric ct Methodist Episcopal church. south, con vened at Hollywood today. Rev Me Donald, formerly of Bessemer, but now pastor of the Methodist church here, is attending the conference. The lay dele gates from this place were A. J. Wimher- ly, Charlie E. Timherlake, w. R.SBogart and John Mitchell. Rev. W. F. Morris of Huntsville is the presiding elder holding the conference
 Mir w. b Rorex is visitor in Holly wood during district conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should He Careful In Their
 Selection of ReguIative Medicine


 We have a safe. dependable, and altogether ideal remedy that Is par ticularly adapted to the requirements of aged people and persons of weak constitutions who suffer from constipa- ton or other bowel disorders. We are so certain that it will relieve these complaints and give absolute satisfae- tion in every particular that we offer 1t with our personal guarantee that 1t shall cost the user nothing if 1t fails to substantiate our claims. This remedy is called Rexall Orderlles.
 Rexall Orderlies are eaten just like candy, are particularly prompt and agreeable in action, may be taken at any time, day or night; do not cause diarrhoea, nausea, griping, excessive looseness, or other undesirable effects They have a very mild but positive action upon the organs with which they come in contact apparently acting as a regulative tonic upon the relaxed muscular coat of the bowels, thus over coming weakness, and aiding to restore the bowels to more vigorous and healthy activity. Three sizes, 10c, 25c and soc Sold only at our store-The Rexall Store. The Collier Drug Co.,, 109-11 N. goth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Oates Goes to Chiffon

Montgomery. March 9.-tSpecial)-Dr. w. H. Oates. state prison inspector, left this afternoon for Clanton, where he will inspect the Chiffon county Jail. During the past few weeks Dr. Oates has been most active in his inspections through out the state. and many jail improve ments are being made as result of his orders. pr. Oates VIII inspect the jail at Clanton tomorrow after which he will return to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 19.-F'orecast TOT Alabama: Fair Wednesday; Thursday fair, colder in north moderate south winds on the coast.
 For Georgia Fair Wednesday,; Thurs day fair. colder in north; light to mod crate south winds becoming variable
 For Mississippi: Local rains Wednes- day or Wednesday night; Thursday fair and warmer; moderate south winds on the coast.
 For Tennessee: Local rains Wednesday or Wednesday night: Thursday fair, much colder Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE

THE SPRING REUNION WILL bE- GIN AT 6 F. M., MARCH 20. THE OF ROSE CROIX WILL AND CONFER THE I5TH, 16TH. 17TH AND 18TH DE- CRIES, BEGINNING 6 F. M., MARCH 20. AND CONCLUDING THESE DE- CRIES THAT NIGHT. THE COUNCIL OF KADOSH WILL BEGIN CONFER RING DEGREES MARCH 21 AT 12sS0 P. M. AND CONCLUDE ITS WORK THE NIGHT OF MARCH 21. THE CON TORY WILL. DEGIN CONFER RI'sc sEGREES MARCH 22 AT 1'SO P. sf s4%f.rUDING ITS WORK THE NrtsiSr ofr M HCH 22. CANDIDATES SrfoIHn e7s ABSENT AT THE TtttnF fsn ABOVE.
 Ns J GEOHEGANs SECT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
CHAUTAUQUA MAY BE
 HELD AT SHEFFIELD

Sheffield, March 19.-(Special )-W. P Johnson. superintendent of public education, held meeting in the school building to confer with the principals of the different schools In the Tri- Cities in reference to securing a sum mer chautauqua. No decision was reached, but matters of vital import ance were discussed, involving the ad- vancement of the schools In the Tri- Cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
DADEVILLE OIL MILL
 HAS A LARGE FIRE

Dadeyille, March 9.-(Special.) )-The oil mill and fertilizer mixing departments of the Dadevlle oil mill were completely destroyed by fire this morning at 2 o'clock, the gin plant was saved.
 Large quantities of cotton seed cotton seed meal and acid phosphate, as well as sacked fertilizers, were lost. The loss will total about $5000O, with insurance of about $200O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Should Have Detectives

The solicitor of Jefferson county should have at least two detectives to work directly under him and be at all times at his disposal. If such were the case there would have been many of the famous murder cases which have been tried In which the verdicts of the Juries would have been vastly different. Having skilled men to work up the evidence and having everything in shape for the trial, would do most to- ward checking the carnival of crime which has existed in Jefferson county for many years.
 There Is no detective who will work on case simply for a reward. 1 am sure that they can get men in the city of Birmingham who would work this c4se much better than any man outside of this district. The situation in Beat g is n- deed a peculiar one, and the occasion re- quires man thoroughly familiar with conditions to do anythnA materially with it. l am sure that if the governor would authorize Solicitor Heflin to employ de- tectives and have this case properly worked the result would be more than satisfactory to the citizens of Jefferson county.
 'I am going to offer the services of the city detective department and myself 10 Sheriff McAdory and Solicitor Hehin in tracing down and unraVeling this mys- tery. l have already detailed two of h . best detectives in the department to the case These men, with myself, will report Wednesday morning 10 Sheriff McAd1ry and Solicitor Heflin preparatory to assist ing them on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Yanderbilt,s Horses Win

Paris, March 19-Horses owned by w K. Vanderbilt won a first and second prize today at Mason's LaFitte. Mar maria finished first in the Prix de Vile chetive of S10O0, which was run at live and one-half furlongs. In the Prix An dree, of siO00 for 3-year-olds, Favenda run second. The distance was one mile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Reuben Kolb Appointed

Montgomery. March 19.-(Special)-Reu ben Kolb. son of Commissioner Kolb of the state agricultural and industrial de- partment. has been appointed clerk in the prue food bureau of the agricultural de- partment to succeed Clifford Cheney, who died about 10 days ago. MT. Kolb has been for several years connected with a big rice concern of New Orleans. having been employed In the capacity of trav- cling salesman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
GADSDEN MILITIA MAY NOT ORGANIZE Petition Is Being Circulated
 Asking for Paving FARMERS ARE ACTIVE Mrs. Ed Howard Adjudged Insane and Will Be Taken to Tuscaloosa.
 Pictures of Recent Headland
 Tornado Are Taken
FARMERS ARE ACTIVE

| Gadsden, March 19.-(Special) )--When the order to muster out Company c of the Alabama National Guard Is executed, | S5 men will be effected The company will be called together and mustered out within a few days. Captain Campbell and other officers of the company ex- made at reorganization.
 Temperance Lecture Dr. E. O. Taylor, noted temperance lecturer, is in the city and will make an address at the courthouse tonight He will also make a number of addresses in different parts of the county in sup port of the fight to retain prohibition as the policy of Etowah in dealing with the liquor problem.
 Circulate Paving Petition
 A petition is being circulated among the property owners on Forest avenue asking the city council to pave this street be- tween Sixth and Twelfth streets. The petition is being rapidly signed and those in charge of the movement believe that a majority of the owners of property on this street will join in asking for it's improvement and that a pavement will be laid this summer Residents in other sections of the city are becoming in- terested in the laying of permanent pave ment and the prospect is that several of the residence streets will be paved this year.
 Tornado Pictures Taken
 J. Roy Hunt, manager of the Belle theatre a motion picture house, returned this morning from Headland where he had gone to take some pictures of the wreck made by the passing of the recent cyclone over that place. He secured some excellent pictures.
 Mrs. Ed Howard Insane Mrs. Ed Howard was yesterday -de- clared insane in the county court at Gum tersville and will be taken to Tusca- loosa She is the wife of the man as- saulted some weeks ago near Boaz, evi- dently with intent to take his life. For several weeks it was. thought that he could not recover from the injuries in- ficted, but it is now believed that he Is improving. His stepson, Jack Spense, Is under arrest for the crime. Mrs. How ward, who has just been adjudged in- sane, is the mother of Spense by a former husband and was also held as an &C., cessory to the crime. The man and his mother are alleged to have attempted the murder of Howard in order to Secure the insurance carried on his life.
 Farmers Busy
 The good weather of the past few days has created rush among the farmers and a great impetus has been given to the sale of fertilizer More of this has been taken into the country during the past two days than was taken out al- together during the season so far before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
HARMON PROMISES
 TO MAKE ADDRESS

4 Washington, March 9,-Headquarters of the Southern Commercial Congress here today announced that Governor Harmon of Ohio had accepted an invitation to ad- dress the congress fourth annual conven- ton at Nashville on April 9 on "Agrcpl- ture-the Basis of the Nations Wealth.