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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

commission of the honorable agent and to arrange freight rates.
 The poor folks of the town enjoyed the proud distinction of being allowed to work on the baskets. not eight hours, not 10. but 12 13. IA. 1b and i6. Then the children are allowed to work. The work heinz done at home there Is no factory restriction The baby of does what it can. while it sucks the end of the willow. The old blind grandmother tells her beads at the turn of the basket. All com bined they are thankful to make s2 day. which the careful housewife parcels out in small installments so that they may eke out humble existence and pay the interest on the mortgage. fred Sayer owns the mortgage. together with the willow which he puys in outlying counties. The wages ne sets, likewise the interest on the mortgage. according to his needs. His is the power not only of the lord of the manor. but as sheriff of the imperial authority of the state. He was elected by the will of the sov ereign people. but keeps receipts for his sovereicns carefully flied away in his fireproof safe.
 The Onondaga penitentiary. set like monastery on a hill. welcomes its visitors with the announcement in big letters on a pIacard. "Admission 9 cents for adults. r5 cents for children" Yet the visitor must not take this as applying to every body alike. convicts pay different rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Little George, convict 14 years old, de-
 spite his innocent face and lisping voice.
 had 10 take 2S cents from the top of a
 milk bottle. His poor mother and little
 brothers are in need of his wages. How
 fortunate it is that during the long hours
 of the day he can work and send them
 aid. Warden. how much does this boy
 send his family a week?' "Nothingi,
 DO you allow him to waste it?' No
 wages? Then the state gets the proht?'
 You say it costs more to keep these
 chaps clothed and fed and run the prison than you get for their labor-working long
 hours? Who makes the profit them?
 The warden and his staff are business like and exact-contracts filed. receipts
 and vouchers saved. In due and legal form the contract between Fred Slayer
 and the Onondaga pententiary sells the labor of the convicts through the work ing hours of the day at the rate of go for each car load of willow stripped Against this contract complaint was lodged by tho state officials. The attor-
 ney general asked for sworn testimony When all had been heard by a chance some pencil marks O.. fne bills of pay
 ment were noted The inquisitor shot one question after another Finally out of the pocket of the wardehs coat was drawn q little slip of paper on which were writ ten a few clear lines, providing that one third of the amount paid to the state by Fred Slayer be returned to him as re- bate.
 Beyord the court house the news has spread. yet stlll the people In the town
 of Salina are working their lives out for Sheriff Slayer and tho boys of the peni- | tentiary like George. are without hope of reward either for themselves or for their families The end IS. near All | Onondaga is excited. Tie jolly faced lord of Salina made good his boast No jury
 need indict him. for the government has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16


 to encouragesthe Hasket industry in Aus trian penal Institutions.
 The national customs regulations for bade the entrance of these convict made baskets. Still lfthe vigilance of the federal Government did not seem to abate the evil Dicker could get no profits until he decided to follow the example of the Austrians and have his willows stripped at the Onondaga penitentiary. His part ner,. Slayer. was political factor in the town afld ifI control of the dominant par ty. He found a way or. getting around the state ,eonstitution which provided for state use of convict made goods by a res oltItlonl of the town beard of Salina in whichF Liverpool is located, to the effect that the town poor peel willows and whatever they could not do be let on d contract to the Onondaga penitentiary.
 Ten years ago the town supervisor being member of the county board of supervisors and having control of the penitentiary entered Into a contract with the penitentiary in the name of the town of Salina, in which Liverpool is located. Fred Slayer Immediately became agent for the town-what an agent of a town is you must ask Slayer. the eminent law makers having failed to insert 1t in the list of town officers. Furthermore, tho law makers, having forgotten something essential. suggested the desirability of the town board. also forgetting what was equally as essential. that reports an1 checks, accountings and disbursements of their honorable agent be made note of in the accounts of the town. The next year Shaver was supervisor. How could anybody question hs right to pay for the business of the town either in check or cash. to say who cou:d send the willow to the penitentiary to be stripped and who should go without. to regulate the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

placed anywhere, at> irects and kilis all flies. Neat. clean. or
 naanental. eeay~ntent,
 cheap. Lasts all season. ade of metzi, can't spill or tipi over, pill net soil cr inlure snyihinx. Guaranteed elirc'isr.
 lsr each stdealers,erl 6 sent prepaid ios q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
June Clearance Sale
 Wash Goods

Rae LineneJust like linen 36 in wde shown in light blue pink, Alice blue, black, tan helorope and green per yard ioo RatineIdght weight shown in light and dark tan Alice blue and light blue, per yard 3oc Batiste Genuine Diigo batste printed in all the new patterns of 1912 sheer quality fabric Price per yard iAz2o Raiah LinenBeautfully mercerized, splendid weight soft finish shown in all colors Price, yard soc Khaki Cloth-For riding skirts hunting suits, etc. Prlce ,,or 1Tard ........... .29c Egyptian Tissues-A tissue gingham woven in all new
 imported zephyr designs perfect washable fabric Prce ,,or yard 19c Manhattan ShrtngNe stripes of all colors, madras of high quality the kind $350 shirts made of Price ,,or ,Tord " 25c Bourete voe stripes paids and solids, the patterns are woven in making fast colors Price, per yard loc Silkoline coors for princess slips 36 inches wide, all colors Price, per yard lz1sc Colored Lawns Immense line of the choicest patterns, a beautiful fabric Price, per yard lOc Remnants Thousands of ends of the choicest mate rals had in stock be found the remnant table Abundance of lengths suitable for skirts waists and child ren's This means money saved to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Then He Whistled

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 He was only a poor little messenger boy. When the young woman stepped into the elevator on the first floor of the Williamson building 1t was crowded with big men-and that messenger boy. In an instant the boy snatched his cap from his head One by one, but with shanicd bushes. the men in the elevator followed suit. The young woman was not hand some, but she was neat and self pos- sessed. Quickly she turned to the lad and said.
 You are little gentleman--one of the old-fashioned sort' and she flashed a wonderfully sweet smile upon him.
 The child looked at her in amazement. He had been fumbling with his cap. but now he found the message he had stuck in its sweatband, took It out, stuck his cap on his head again and began to whistle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Exclusive Service The Survey Press
 Bureau.)
 GA hearing at the request of Governor Dix before Judge De Angeles of the su- preme court revealed the sworn testi- mony, of which this account IS but connected narrative. Alfred Merrill. dep uty attorney general of New York state to whom credit Is due for the frank pre- sentation of the case of the people which led to the sheriff's removal by Governor Dix on February B. 1912, is authority for the accuracy of the facts. For reasons of policy the names are changed)
 He is a jolly fellow-this Shaver If you live in Syracuse you won't deny it. If you live in Liverpool. N. r.. you can't ar ford to. Outside of Onondaga county few have seen this big, bury fellow or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
June Clearance Sale Beautiful En-
 brOiderieS

P inch founcng regular $1 ,00 value, for yd 49c 45 inch embroideries combined with Baby Irish in Van dyke and floral patterns, at yard ........... $189 27 inch batise flouncng combination of French and Irish embroidery, at yard ................... S150 27 inch Swiss flouncing, at yard ............. 25c Linen and cotton torchon lace yard .......... Dc Cotton fringes, inches wide, yard. ........... 25c Irish crochet yokes S198, medaons 25c to 98c each White cotton frogs, each .............. 25c to 69c Voe and lingerie robe pattern gowns reduced prices during the June clearance sale
 White and colored embroidery edges, at yard .... Dc Linen laces in cuny patterns, match sets yard 10c Round thread laces dozen yards ............. S1OO Corset cover embroidery, yard ................25 25c F inch petticoat founcng at yard BOG Shadow lace bands and edgng special price, yard 15c Silk lace bands, white and colors, yard ....... 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
June Clearance Sale---White
 Goods

Hope Domestic-Full yard wide, soft finish, sells regular for 10c. Special for Monday and Tuesday (no phone orders) ...... ........... ....c Linaire and Luna Lawn-38 inches wide, the best white sheer fabric man ufactured for the price, has the ap- pearance and wearing qualities of very fine sheer linen, sells regular at 25c. Special for the clearance sale 19c Oyster White Suiting yard wide heavy weave Ramie suiting, the newest linen fabric for suits, skirts and fancy work, regular 75c, special for the clearance sale ....... 49c Union Linen Sheeting ? 1-2 yards wide, closely woven round thread, right weight for suits and skirts, worth 75c, special for the clearance sale ........ foC Bed Spreads s-Full size, heavy soft finish marseilles pattern, worth $2.00, special for the clearance sale .$1.25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

suggestions as to what hymns should be ieit out, and what changes if any they think ought to be made. Just prior to this general convention the Brotherhood of St Andrew has decided to hold its annual convention. The place Is Now York City the first time in the brother- hoods 25 years existence that its na- tional convention has been held in the metropolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

All Ready Made Cur tainS to Close Out at Less Than Half Price During This Sale Come Early for the Best.
 Turkish Bath Towels Full bleached, 24x44, regular 35c, special for the clearance sale :. 25c White VOiles-S Soft and sheer, worth 25c, for -. .19c White Repp = Soft finish, worth 25c, for -. 19c English NainsoOk- Fine soft finish, worth $2.00, for .S1.5O Turkish Bath Towels -Un- bleached, worth S1.50, for 95c White Crispette- 40 in. wide, worth 25c, for :. 19c Persian Lawn-45 in. wide, worth 39c, for 25c Curtain Scrims 40 in. wide, worth 25c, for -. 15c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

assumed juruisdlction and proved that justice can prevail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
.ICORD'S VITAL N RESTORATIVE
Restores Men. vitalil,.

Price sl At all druggists Always hand al Collier Drug cs.. los North Tseniisth street Mall orders solicited
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
cTEIEBES
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c. A. Campbell is spending a few
days visit with relatives in Marion
and Crab Orchard this week.
Mrs. Cannon and family have re-
rurned 10 their home in limo
DIR. Spann was in Mcclure on last
Saturday
Mrs. Foster aud son Harry Of St.
Louis. and Mrs n, 5. Keelly and
children Of rnionville are visiting
their parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott
Reinheart for a few days.
Miss Della Croder is visiting rela-
tiyes in Marion this week.
Mrs Upperhammer and daughter
Miss Pearl have returned to their
home in Creal Springs.
Miss Irene Crawford of Fayville,
visited friends in Thebes over Sun
day.
Homer Adams of Cairo spent sun
day visiting his best girl.
Prof. Yeach spent Sunday in Olive
Branch
Dan Seanger has moved back from
Fayyille
County Surveyor Gillespie of Olive
Branch was in town on the 18th,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
General Conditions.

The southwestern storm divided,
one part remaining over Arizona,
the other moving rapidly 10 the up
per Ohio Valley, where it was CEN
the preceding u hours, precipita-
tion occurred in the middle Atlantic
States, the Lake region. north CEN
trail valleys. the Plains States and
the middle Rocky Mountain region
The following heavy amounts were
reported: Paducah, 1.20 inches;
Des Moines, 104; Terre Haute,
100. The temperature had fallen
in the upper Mississippi Valley and
the districts lying between the Mis-
sissippi River and the Rocky Noun
tains. Fair weather is indicated
for Cairo and vicinity Friday.
WILLIAM E. BARRON,
Local Forecaster
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
from Tennessee.

from Tennessee.
E. ]. Hodges of Tamms, candidate
for county commissioner, was here
Wednesday in the interest of his
candidacy.
Our roads are in fearful condi-
ton and old settlers say they never
seen them so bad before, owing to
the long severe winter.
T NJ Otrich of Alton, is spending
a few days here goose hunting with
Dr., Samuel Norris.
Paul r. Phelps of Beech Ridge,
spent several days here in the in
terest OF HIS campaign for county
surveyor.
l. c Agent r. D. Hatfield spent
Sunday at DuQuoin visiting his par
ents.
Ed Bysinger OF Ullin was here the
first of the week on business.
DR., Samuel Norris was in Cairo
the first of the week on business.
Lawrence Bunch who has been abb
sent since New Years Day at
Quincy, H., taking a business course
returned Sunday.
Miss Maude Johnson who has
been teaching school at Delta, re-
turned home Saturday, school having
closed Friday.
Miss Rockwell, operator agent at
was checked out and relieved Monday
was checked out and relieved Monday
Mr.. r. ]. James Of Centralia was
here Tuesday on business in the in
terest of Uncle Sam.
Miss Minnie Bunch, has been abb
sent from school owing to tint con-
tinued illness of her father, whom
she is nursing. Miss Grouse is fill
ing her place.
Robert Mangum Of Anna, who has
been spending few days here visit
ing Mr.. Grouse who Is very i'll, re-
turned Wednesday.
Earl Curtis of Carbonate, was
here Tuesday in the interest of the
elevator. "
Mr.. J. Stout who has been at
Harrisburg on business for several
days returned Tuesday.
A report was current here Tues
day that Mrs. Hobbs, of Cape Girar-
deau, Mo, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. n Lightner, of Mcclure had by
mistake taken dose of poison, and
her condition washer condition was
serious.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22

My motto in campaign is to stay
on the job and hustle from start to
finish. II nominated my campaign
will end when the last ballot Is in
the box ! shall endeavor to per-
sonally see every voter in this dis
trict, of every political faith.
| believe in the enactment OF such
necessary laws as will blot from our
state and nation the vice, corruption
and debauchery that have been run
ming rampant of late years am
in favor of a law giving the labor,
ing man Just compensation for his
services, including and taking into
consideration the many hazards and
dangers which he necessarily has to
assume in the pursuit of his voca-
ton
am in favor of abolishing the
system OF employing thousands of
pension agents, who travel about
oyer the country to ascertain wheth
er or not the old soldi2- is entitled
to q pension. | am In favor OF al
lowing all surviving soldiers of the
Mexican and Civil wars, who have
an honorable discharge, a service
pension Of at least one dollar per
day in addition to the disability
pension which he now has.
1t Is my desire that all Democrats
investigate my standing as a citizen
my record as a Democrat and public
official, and my ability to fight for
PARTY success; after having done 30,
Il YOU think am the most available
candidate to be nominated for Con-
gress in this District, then | shall,
with great gratitude, appreciate
your influence and vote at the PEI
mary Election to- be held April 9.
1912.
Whether rom mated or not. yod
will find me working earnestly for
the su 'ess0of the principles of our
party.
If elected, you will find me ever
alert and fighting to put into effect
and upholding the dignity of Dem
ocratic platform pledges.
Thanking many of you for past
support and hoping that 4 again
merit your support and the support
of the Democrats of the entire 25th
Congressional District, l am
Yours for Success,
ROBERT p. HILL,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
River Forecast.

The Ohio, from the mouth Of the
Wabash to Cairo, will continue ris-
ing during the next 8 to ) days. The
following stages are indicated: Shaw
neetown, 80 feet or slightly over.
Paducah, Al to AZ feet; Cairo, be-
tween 46 and AZ feet. The Wabash,
at Mt. Carmel, will continue rising
during the next or 4 days, reach
ing Il feet or more The Tonnes
see, from Florence to below John
sonville, not much change with fall
ing tendencies during the next 80
hours, unless rains are heavy. The
Mississippi, from below st. Louis to
Cairo, will continue rising for sew
eral days.
WILLIAM Z. BARRON.
Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
MCCLURE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The killing OF w. F. George by
Mr.. Harlan, resident and uncle OF
Mr.. James Hill of Mcclure, came as
surprise to people here. Mr.. Har-
ian spent the past winters here,
boarding with Mr.. Hill, He left for
Cairo to transact business and was
looked for on the evening train. He
was a quiet man, seemingly, and the
killing of Mr.. George Is to be de-
plored. Mr.. Hill and his wife lett
here for Cairo Wednesday morning
TO see about getting their uncle out
on bail.
Mr.. Samuel Norris was in Anna
Tuesday and returned Wednesday,
Oscar Taylor went to st. Louis,
No, Thursday and met his wife and
returned home with her. She has
been absent several months in
Eureka Springs. Ark, with her
daughter, Mrs. Omerhundra who has
been very i'll.
Mr. J. w. Mcclure, wife and
daughter, who were in st. Louis,
Mo. several days, returned Friday
evening and also brought in a car
/ load OF mules.
f. M. Culley was in Murphysboro
Saturday on business. @
Henry Wilson, who has been at
tending the Scott Cauble trial at
Chester as a witness the past week
returned Friday. ~
Mr.. Lawrence Daniels Of Chicago,
was here for several days during the
week on business connected with !.
c. gang.
NJ. Golfer and 81 Raybourn OF Anna
were here Friday and Saturday buy
ing mules.
Prof, Glenn Brown who was visit
ing his parents at Carbonate Satur-
day and Sunday returned.
Mrs Adde Frasure who was in
Fayyillee the past week attending
the funeral of her father has re-
turned.
James Hedges shipped a car load
Of hogs to St. Louis the first OF the
week. He spent several days there
and returned.
Mr. Ben Green of Fruitland, Mo,
was here Thursday en- route home
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
sOLIVE BRANCH:
Observation-Disclosures

John Milford. G w, Childress and
Mr.. Rabb made business trip to ST.
Louis this week.
Several car loads of brick have ar
rived Tor the new bank that is soon
to be built here
school closes Tuesday the 26tn
inst. Several Of the pupils are to
receive reading circle diplomas this
rear.
Rubye Gillespie will likely teach
spring term of school beginning soon
after the close OF school.
The people seem to be waking up
10 the fact that they have great
preacher among them.
Claude and Mabel Wick have re-
turned home from Carbonate where
they have been attending school
Earl D. Veach was on our streets
Sunday
The bright sunshine and winds
have made a wonderful change in
the roads
There seems to be quite lot OF
sickness in the community.
Mr. John LeSar Is kept very busy
looking after the mine prop bust
ness
G. w. Gillespie is again candi-
late for the nomination for county
surveyor and wishes the support Of
the Republican voters. Mr., Gillespie
he present incumbent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
PEOPLE NOTICED IT.

Last spring many of the people
who know Gerald Rogers of New
York. were talking about how pale
and delicate he was. No one had to
tell him, for he realized his bad con-
dition
1t was spring-iut the time to do
something for his tINd-and he
decided to do it. His recent letter
tells the whole story: Il was very
weak, delicate and pale all spring,
owing to rundown health and poor
blood. But since taking Yinol my
health has been built up splendidly
md have recovered my former
strength. My blood lis now rich
and healthy and my appetite is
good
The very best spring medicine
YOU can possibly get is Vinol, our
delicious cod liver and iron prepara-
.oa without oil, because it not only
turjl5s the blood but builds UP mesh
nd strength and makes quantities
rich new blood,
Make up your mind right now
hat YOU will try Vinol ton our
guaranty that it must please you or
cost YOU nothing) for it will make
YOU feel better than you have felt
for wears. Paul G. Schulz & Sons.
cairo, Ill, Druggists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
PIMPLY2 WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice 1t. Drive Them Off
With Olive Tablets.

A pimply face will not embarrass
you much longer if you get pack
3ge Of Or Edwards Olive Tablets
The pimples will vanish after you
have taken the tablets few nights.
Nothing ever cleansed the blood,
the bowels and the liver like olive
Tablets,
Olive Tablets are the only sue
essful substitute for calomel;
there's never any sickness or pain
after taking them
Olive Tablets do all that calomeI
does and just as effectively, but
their action Is gentle and safe in
stead Of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with - dark brown
taste" bad breath, a dull, listless,
mo good" feeling, constipation, tor
MD liver, bad disposition or pimply
face.
OuNe laDltts are made or pure
vegetable compounds mixed with
olive oil.
Or Edwards spent years among
patients afflicted with liver and
bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets
are tho immensely effective result.
Try them, Take one nightly for
q week. Then look at yourself in
the glass and see how you feel
Every little Olive Tablet has a
movement all its own"
Zoe and csc per box.
The Olive Tablet Company of
columbus, Ohio. DR.. r. NJ. Ed
Ta:Gt, President
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-03-22
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WICKLIFFE
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C. Barnett has sold his insurance
business here to j. A. Miller, Mr.
Barnett expects to locate in. Parmo,
Mo. some time in the near future.
Judge j. A. Hines returned last
week from Bowling Green where ae
had been called on account of the
illness of his daughter Avis,
Boyd, the druggist, viii shortly
move his stock Of goods from his
old stand into the brick on the cor
ner of Court and Fourth streets, late
ly occupied by the Barnes Grocery
Co
Mrs t. ], Nicely has returned from
Texas where she has been for several
weeks visiting her daughter Mrs.
Robert Watwood.
There was a small blaze here FRI
day The smoke house at Hunts
resident caught fire while smoking
meat but was extinguished with u
few buckets of water without much
damage being done,
Mrs. Jake Corbett visited in Cairo
Saturday.
Joe Morphew has purchased a Ford
touring car from Agent A. D. Teer.
A. II, Jones and wife OF Cairo
spent Saturday evening and Sunday
with the formers parents here.
Mrs, E. b. shelton was a Cairo
shopper Saturday afternoon
Mrs. c. A. Payne and little daugh-
ter, Virginia of Cairo visited over
Sunday with Mrs. Payne's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs T. j. Nicely.
Miss Cappana Miller spent Satur-
day afternoon in Cairo.
Chas Estes is attending to bust
ness in Mound City this week.