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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-12

suit cases containing sample
jewelry valued at $4,000.
Police investigating death of
Ole Ness, 2148 w. Erie, found
dead with fractured skull in hall
way at 516 N. Leavitt street.
Martin Elder, arrested for
fighting at w. Ohio and Wells
street yesterday, told police he
was wanted in Springfield, Ohio,
for killing negro there. ,.
Jennie Smith, colored, 1911 S.
State, wounded with ''parlor" ra-
zor last night by Charles Monroe,
also colored. Monroe escaped.
Three robbers raided Elroy
cafe, YIN. State, yesterday, took
$43 and escaped.
James Cofman arrested as re-
suit of attack on Joseph Mangan,
1884 w. Jackson, following quar-
rel over girl in dance hall over sa-
loon at 100 S. Sangamon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-12
NEWSBoYS' STRIKE

Kansas City, Feb. 1.-THE
Newsboys' union, controlling
nearly every neWsboy in town,
called a strike today following
The Kansas City Stars an
nouncement of a cut in the price
of the paper. The daily has been
cut from two cents to one and the
Sunday from five to two.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-12
AGED ga, HAS HELD OFFICE
FOR OVER A CENTURY

Belleofntaine, O., Feb. IL
Frank A. Hardy, aged "a, has
held public office 100 years. He
lives in. Miami county, Ohio, and
has given up the office of justice
of the peace and now the only Of
fees he holds are those of mem
Der of the soldiers relief COM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Call In Naval Bill

Washington, May 2S.-The naval ap- propriation bill, carrying s11S,S19.S37, was called up in the House today. 1t makes no provision for battleships, the House democratic caucus having de- cided that they were unnecessary Two fuel ships, a half dozen torpedo boat destroyers and four submarines are au- thorized An effort will be made to amend the bill so as to provide for two battleships and if 1t fails the fight will be carried to the Senate.
 Representative Foss of Illinois, during debate on the bill. declared that the dem ocratic economy policy was short sighted and that 1t imperiled the nation. While he believed In arbitration, Mir, Foss stated that greater security is found in hattle- ships than in courts.
 Not a war in which the United States has been engaged could have been averted by appeal to a court, MT. Foss said. More over, he declared, the United States could not entrust It's peaceful future to a court largely composed of representatives of mcnarchial governments.
 Representative Hobson of Alabama spoke in support of his bill providing for a council of national defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24

we call love, the passion which controls. and restores the human family, will pre- vail. The nobility and royalty are just like other people. Some are good. some are bad. some have narrow social and political views. others are broad. The thought, energy and ambition of the older countries, especially England and Ger many, has done great good for the pop uar interest of mankind. Most all royal houses have developed black sheep. and 1t is some of those who are seeking the pocketbooss of our American women It would be wise for the American women to follow the custom of the Hebrew swom- en--marry among their own people. l do not believe that much worry and trouble comes from the marriage of peoples of equal age. good blood and intelligence.
 These things have very much to do with the. comfort and enjoyment of married life If we had many more men like Roosevelt and Taft parading over our country making shameful speeches. there might be some excuse for our women locking elsewhere for husbands These ,re mon hove done more to disgrace and r'-,,--~ cit c.'~ aroot Ar'erican republic than all the other Presidents. their cabinets al <. n.stsas. it l were republican would s'i*vest the propriety of hunting more prudent mon.
 J. LAWLER DARBY. May %. 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
COLONEL NELSON
 INJURED AT SELMA

Selma, May 2S.-(Special.)-Col. w. R. Nelson. prominent and well known resi- dent of Selma, sustained painful injuries which may prove of serious nature here this afternoon. As he was getting out of the buggy in front of the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. G. Dubose, he was thrown with great force between the step ping stones and an iron hitching post. Physicians and an ambulance were rushed to his assistance. and the injured man taken to an infrmary. The informa- ton Is given out from the infirmary that his injuries are not of a critical nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
BIRMINGHAM MEN
 GET COMMISSIONS

Montgomery, May 23.-(special) )-First Lieut.. Walter F. Pitcher of Company F, First regiment, Dothan, has submitted his resignation to Adjt. Gen. Joseph $. Scully, to take effect. as soon as the office has been filled by election. The election to fill the vacancy will be held in Company F within the next 10 days
 Commissions have been issued by the adjutant generals department to the fol- lowing officers:
 Hartley A. Moon of Birmingham as ad- jutant of the First battalion of artillery.
 Heath l.. McMeans of Mobile second lieutenant Company A, First regiment,
 William A. Wingo of Birmingham, sec ond lieutenant Company B. Second regi- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
TROUBLE BEGAN BY SCRATCHING P|MP[E
Caused Great Disagreement. Itch ing All the Time. Washed with
 Cuticura Soap and Applied Cuti- cura Ointment. In a Week lm- provement. Now ComplexionClear.

HOS Congress Court. Washington, D. C. "The trouble began by my scratching pim- pie on my face. and then picking the scabs off. It was round sore, red ns piece of beef. and caused great disagreement with my scratch ing and picking it all the time. lady told me of - soap and ointment. used that about two weeks but 1t did not make any inl- provement. A friend told me of Cuticura Soap and Ointment so got them and washed it with the Cuticura Soap and hot water, then applied the Cuticura Ointment. In weeks time could see an improvement and now my complexion is clear. I cannot express my thanks for the splendid results gained by using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for skin troubles. They completely cured me. (Sgned) Miss Josephine Contee, Sept. 10, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Some Democratic Candi-
 dates Making Promises
MENTIONED
THOSE
Wilson and Clark Both Said to Have Made Arrangements to Reward Prominent Men in Return
 for Their Aid
Rx c. M. STANLEY

1 Washington, May 23.-(Special)-
 How much of figure will the placing
 of democratic cabinet jobs cut at the
 coming convention in Baltimore? This Is subject which has come to the foreground within the past few days. will any candidate be able to trade off places in the cabinet in exchange for various states and thus insure his nom ination?
 According to the gossip about Wash lington, Woodrow Wilson's managers believe this sort of trading to be good business. It is asserted by those in position to know that every portfolio in the Wilson cabinet has already been bartered, and signed. sealed and made ready for delivery, so to speak. First and foremost is MT. Penfeld of Phila- delphia, the man who contributed the first s50.O0o to Governor Wilson's cam paign fund for the presidency. He has been away for cruise in the Mediter- ranean in the meantime, for he can well afford all such little luxuries as this, but he has never been out of touch with the situation and has always been Johnny -on-the-spot when sinews of war were needed.
 Of course he must be rewarded and he can have about anything in the cab met that he wants in case Wilson should be elected.
 Care for Daniels
 Then there is Josephus Daniels of North Carolina, national committeeman from his state and one of the men who has stuck to Bryan through thick and thin. He is supposed to have much Influence. in the Bryan councils, and pr.
 Wilson wanted his influence. MT. Dam lels has been, making a hard fight in Wilson's behalf and has said some pret- ty hard things about MT. Underwood.
 He, too, according to the information, Is sure of a place in the Wilson cabi- net.
 But probably the most interesting rumor of all concerns one of the places promised in behalf of Champ Clark's candidacy It Is that no less per sonage than William Jennings Bryan himself Is to be Secretary of State In the Clark cabinet.
 But after all there is one great ob- lection to the trafficking in cabinet jobs There are not enough to go round and somebody may yet be em- barrassed by finding that the same job has been promised to more than one man.
 It is gratifying to the friends of MT. Underwood to know that not a single promise has been made in connection with his candidacy. The appeal made by his friends has been on the score of merit alone and 1t Is proposed to keep the campaign on this high plane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
BABY'S FACE RAW AND RED Doctor Wife Advised 'Cuticura.' Baby Cured

Birchwood. Wis. -" My baby's face got kind of pimply blotches on the cheek and 1t spread over on each cheek. It itched so that she couldn't sleep except little while at time. It made her face raw and red My baby had this eczema for about two months and used different remedies with no benefit until our home doctors wife advised me to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment which did and she Is perfectly cured now through their use. I also had an itch on my hand and cured it with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs. W. J. Thomas. Nov. g. 1911.
 Cuticurai Soap and Ointment are sold everywhere. Sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. book. Address. "Cuticura." Dept. T. Boston. Tender-faced men should shave with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
STANLEY TRADED TO
 NEW ORLEANS CLUB

Louisville. May 2s.-Two changes in the lineup of the Louisville American associa- tion team were announced today. includ- ing the sale of Infelder Casey Smith to the Columbia, S. C., team on an optional agreement.
 Joe Stanley goes to the New Orleans Southern league team in trade for Out fielder Mclean. who made his first ap- pearance with Louisville in center field this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Would Limit Judicial Term

Washington, May 23.--Senator Craw- ford of South Dakota in a speech in the Senate today called attention to popular criticism of the bench and ad- vocated a constitutional amendment to fix the terms of judges of inferior fed eral courts at 10 years. He 'contended that the irritation and uneasiness of the people and their hostility 10 the courts are directed at these inferior federal courts The states, he argued, would readily ratify such an amend ,nent because of prevailing opinion
 iat some of these federal judges are different to the rigbts of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
May Adjourn Early

Washington, May 2S.-Informal con ferences among republican and demo- cratic senators today made an adjourn ment of Congress before the national party conventions in June at least a possibility. Plans tentatively were agreed upon to have the Senate meet at II o'clock in the morning. beginning next Monday, and to hold night sessions if necessary to dispose of the conges- ton of business.
 Senator Shoot of Utah, one of the republican leaders. favored meeting at 10 o'clock Senator Simmons of North Carolina said that a voc on The metal bill was certain before the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Marrying Titles

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Another American woman would be glad to turn loose a duke. l cannot conceive what it is that makes some of our women so foolish about marrying men of title Some American parents seem to think that it is a wonderful piece of success if their daughters catch one of these for eigners. After awhile these marriages will be few and far hetween-if not ac- companied by real worth. good breeding and courtly graces. The future holding glorious visions of the society of royalty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24

anese fishing company. This corre
 spondence was set forth briefly in the
 first message which contained state ment by Secretary Knox that the state department had nothing on file that justified any inference that the MeM- can government or the Japanese gov
 ernment has been occupied with any of land near Magdalena Raw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Magdalena Bay Again

Washington, May 23.-PresIdent Taft, responding to resolution hy Senator Hitchcock. today sent to the Senate a second message on the reported activi- ty of Japanese in the vicinity of Mag dalena Bay, Mexico. The President transmitted all of the correspondence between the state department and the American syndicate which owned land 1t was proposed to transfer to a Jap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Against Commerce Court

Washington. May 23.-Abolition Of the commerce court was urged in a petition from the Arizona Legislature today. The petition was presented to the Senate this afternoon. The peti- tion asserted the courts were used by the railroads to block the work of the interstate commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
No Legation at Vatican

Lisbon. May 23.-'rhe chamber Of depu ties fy a vote of 50 to 45 decided this forenoon to abolish the Portuguese lega- ton at the Vatican. This is sequel to the law for the separation of church and state decreed by the government Tn April. 1911.
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Senator Hepburn did not agree with them.
 That states my position accurately replied MT Hepburn. T do not want a revision"
 And the others do," said Senator Bailey quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
s15.000 Taken From Bank

Guthrie. Okla, May 23.-Carney advices say robbers entered the bank of Carney early this morning and escaped with booty amounting to about sl5,o00. Iris was secured by blowing the safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
REPORT ON TITANIC DISASTER GOES TO
 SENATE TUESDAY
(continued From Page one)

ton and give the great concern monop- oly
 Senator Oliver urged that the revision of the schedule be held up until report could be received from the tariff board.
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WASHINGTON AND RETURN S2S.25 VIA sEABOARD. ON SALE JUNE $, 6, :; LIMIT JUNE 12, WITH PRIVILEGE OF EXTENSION. CITY TICKET OF- FICE, i827 1sT AVENUE.
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Adverse Wool Report

Washington. May 23,-The Senate finance committee today authorized Sem ator Shoot of Utah to adversely report the House wool tariff revision bill and to announce that later the republican members of the committee would take up the framing of a republican substitute.
 In presenting the committees adverse report Mir Shoot stated that the majori- ty expected to report substitute Sena- tor Heyburn protested that as the ma iority had taken no action, no member had a right to make such promise which was calculated, he said. to create the ini- pression that the republican party is about to enter upon a revision of the tariff.
 Senators Lodge and Penrose sustained Senator Shoot in his statement. Mir. Penrose added that the republican mem bers of the committee would present a blll based on the report of the tariff boards recommendation. Congress leg islates and 1t has no master to dictate It's course" replied MT. Heyburn tersely, h. dicating desire not to be interrupted when an interjection was interposed. and it does not want to be guided by the tarift board"
 Senator Bailey remarked majority of the republicans of the committee wanted to confess that the rates of the Payne -Aldrich bill were too big and
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s2s.25 WASHINGTON AND RETURN, JUNE ., G. 2. GOOD LIMIT.
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY. PHONE DELL 3CGs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Reaffirms Decision

Washington, May 23.-By vote or l4' to 126, the House reaffirmed its decision that no tolls should be charged Amer ican vessels engaged in coastwse trade for passage through the Panama canal.
 The provision was bitterly fought and tn, result was received with cheers.
 The zone government bill eventually was passed EOS to 61. Representative Brous- sard of Louisiana unsuccessfully sought to amend the provision prohibiting rail- roads from operating vessels in competl- tien with their own lines. The amend 'ment would have made such prohibition apply specifically to the traffic through the Panama canal
 Supporters of the defeated amendment say that as the matter is now left num- Der of steamship lines operating in coast wise trade either will be forced to sus-l pend or separate themselves entirely from their business3 connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Laudable Movement

"The movement for a civic center Is a laudable one and should be handled with unity of purpose that would leave no doubts in the minds of people as to It's satisfaction The beauty of the scheme as well as the practicabilty of the propo- sitlon should be weighed finely and eau tiously I believe civic center is bound to develop and will come if we get to- gether on the work"
 The movement initiated for civic cen ter in Birmingham has created much in terest The citizens of Birmingham are inclined to view civic center with great satisfaction, although the question of its location has created considerable discord. At Ensley 1t Is stated that a committee of business men is looking into the propo- sition carefully. The Business Mems club, which is represented by the Investigating committee, is the organization that se- cured park valued at s110,o00 for Ensley. It Is stated that within the next day or two a meeting will be held, when there will be outlined method of presenting the proposition to the consideration of the city and county authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
Dollar Before Committee

A plea for free passage of ships in the Panama canal was made to the Senate committee on interoceanic canals today by Capt Robert Dollar Of San Francisco. head of the Dollar steamship committee. He says that Congress should take this step with view to rehabilitating he American mercantile marine.
 Captain Dollar declared the shipping people generally believed the Pacific Mail and the America Hawaiian Steamship companies would get together, reduce their rates and stihe competition in order to put out of existence small steamship lines, after which the rates would be in creased.
 Bernard N Baker of Baltimore. former ly connected with the Atlantic Trans port company, attacked the Pacific Mall Steamship company as a railroad owned concern which had not been paying divi- dends for years He said that pdepend- ent interests were considering the con- struction of 12 steamers Of 10000 tons each for the coastwise trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-24
PICKS CAPITOL PARK
 FOR CIVIC CENTER Gen. Louis V. Clark Gives Views on Proposition CONDEMN PROPERTY States That by Right of Eminent Domain Property Adjoining Park
 Should Be Vacated for Gov
 ernment Building
CONDEMN PROPERTY

That the city and county might exer- else the right of eminent domain and con- demn property facing Capitol park to be used for a civic center is the suggestion of Gen. Louis V. Clark in connection with the rapidly -crystalizing sentiment here for q civic center. He said that the sugges- tion of John L. Parker and others for a. civic center was a fine proposition and should be worked out General Clark, however, withheld indorsement of Smiths park until further study of the proposi- tion. He said that Fifth avenue was the logical avenue to swing the civic center from. but Capitol park was the most log ical point at this time for that scheme.
 He said that property from Sixth ave- nue to Eighth avenue and from Nine teenth street to Twenty-hrst street could be utilized If condemnation proceedings were instituted by the authorities.
 Believes in Civic Center
 T believe that civic center should be started here and brought to a continuation quickly as far as plans are concerned, said General Clark. This city should not be slow to appreciate the vast value Of such proposition. and the good 1t will bring to the city as whole. The sug gestion to place it at Smiths park, while a good one generally speaking, it is not entirely the plan that I think best. If the property around Capitol park could be utilized that would be the ideal situ- ation. I believe the park should be un-. touched The authorities could build courthouse there and city hall, as well as library and high school, all facing the park, which would be the center. In that way a reasonable value could be placed on the land and the authorities could get it without being held up. A commission of real estate experts shoul6 compose such commission to appraise the land desired.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09
CHAPTER w.
An Old Acuuaintance

The Carson City lookup was an i'm .orovised affair, although decidedly popular resort. It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time low groggery, the keeper sleep ing in the rear room. Whether sud den death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated 1t to the commonweal. For the pur- pose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town. With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted. On the occasion of Keith's arrival, the portion abutting upon the street was occupied by a rather miscellaneous embly-the drunk and disorderly elements conspicuous-who were awaiting their several calls to appear before a local justice and make an swer for various misdeeds. Some were pacing the floor, others sat moodily on benches ranged against the wall, while few were still peacefully slum bering upon the floor. It was frowsy, disreputable crowd, evincing but mild curiosity at the arrival of a new pris oner. Keith had barely time to glance about recognizing no familiarity of face amid the mass peering at him, as he was hustled briskly forward and thrust into the rear room, the heavy door closing behind him with the snap of a spring lock.
 He was alone, with only the faint est murmur of voices coming to him through the thick partition. It was room some twelve feet square, open to the roof, with bare walls, and con- taining no furniture except a rude bench. Still dazed by the suddenness of his arrest, he sank down upon the seat, leaned his head on his hands, and endeavored to think. It was diff ficult to get the facts marshalled into the situation, yet little by little his brain grasped the main details, and he awoke to a full realization of his condition, of the forces he must war against The actual murderers of those two men on the trail had had their suspicious aroused by his ac- tions; they believed he guessed some thing of their foul deed, and had de- termined to clear themselves by charging the crime directly against him. It was shrewd trick, and if they only stuck to their story, ought to succeed. He had no evidence, oth- CT than his own word, and the marshal
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-02-09

seeding -r1me.@Thus, after the crop IS planted, the land Is kept cultivated with the weeder or harrow in order to break the surface crust and conserve the moisture.
 Following out the same principle, the narrowing or work with the weed CT is continued after the grain is up and during the growing period fre- quent cultivation is required for inter- titled crops. After harvest the tillage is not discontinued, but the surface is loosened by cross-disking as soon as possible after the crop Is removed and thus the soil is kept going con- tinually so as not only prevent the loss of water already stored in the soil but also this same condition and mellow surface favors the absorption of rain and largely prevents the loss of the water by surface drainage. A man in Prowers county brought through a good stand of alfalfa this year by turning under fine top mulch so as to place it at the bottom of a ten-inch furrow and in this way he showed the peighbors a new object lesson in modern agriculture.