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The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
YOU CAN WIN ONE OF
THE $50 AWARDS
HERE'S THE WAY
(By The Adoate

OF q single week or day may result In
defeat at the end Of the competition. All
that 10 necessary to do to enter the COM
petition 10 to cut out one Of the noUaina-
ton blanks printed daily in The Herald.
I'LL It In. and forward to The Advocate.
Upon the acceptance Of the nomination
the nominee will be credited with 900
votes. A person may nominate himself
or have some one else do It for him. II
1t is inconvenient to send in one Of the
regulation nomination blanks, then for
ward the name. address and telephone
number, IL any, Of the nominee. the
number of the voting district. and the
name of the nominator. Nominations
should be addressed to The Advocate.
Washington Herald Contest Headquar-
ters. IA Thirteenth Street Northwest,
Washington. D. c.
Only one nomination will be accepted
for each nominee. Persons in sending
in nominations should be careful that the
number of the voting district 10 given
correctly. Entering the contest places
the competitor under no oblisationa n
does not require the expenditure Of
money. or the possession Of unusual
gifts.
II you have not already entered the
contest. cut the blank out At once. ill
1t In. and send II to The Advocate.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

Everybody's hustlins You must hustle.
Get your friends to hustle. Somebody .
going to get these awards. Somebody's .
going to get the grand award. the $1,000
house and lot. Your chance II a. good
as snybody's. Patronize the merchants
and manufacturers whose Advertisements
appear in The Warrington Herald either
on this or some other page. Advertisers
in the contest have this line in tAeir an
nouncements: 1--WE give votes In The
Herald's' $2aooo contest" Retail mer-
chants all over the city are giving votes
Buy from them.
You get one vote with every cents
You spend with them. These firms sell
everything you need. Watch for new
announcements,
Scores Of manufacturers are repre-
sented. Save the wrappers. labels or
cartons Of their goods and turn them
in at the Contest Building. ~ Thirteenth
Street Northwest. You get one vote
for each cent you spend for . manu-
factured product advertised in the con-
test. You get the votes on the product
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
HERE'S THE WAY.
By The Advocate)

I whether the merchant you buy from 10
| in the contest or not. but by buying
from . merchant in the contest you get
votes both from him and the manu-
facturer on the same purchase.
Read all the advertisements in The
Herald to keep in close touch with the
contest opportunities.
Bear in mind that contestants have to
bear no expense: and because all lines
Of goods are represented in the contest
unnecessary purchases are not required.
It is advisable for contestants to Sc
cure copies Of the list of advertising
merchants and manufacturers from Tho
Advocate and distribute them among
!, their friends with the request that they
patronize those establishments and prod
ucts.
In asking q person to assist him in the
competition a contestant IL doing that
person a favor. For by patronizing tho
firms In the contest the public is certain
to get reliable qualities at moderate
prices.
Success will not come by chance. It
IL not a lucky contest. To win you
must plan. work. and step lively. Per-
sistent effort Is the secret Of success
Above all. be sure you know all the ad-
vertisers in the contest.
By all means enter at once. The delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
WEATHER IS GOLD IN CHICAGO
 TO MISSISSIPPI FEELINGS

Miller of Lauderdale, Miss, appeared at the hotel. The same night the girls left for Chicago. So did MT. Kimball
 As a result of these things Mir Me- Intosh arrived in Chicago in hot haste He found his daughter at the Hotel Netherlands somewhat discouraged. He also found Miss James at the Great Northern in about the same frame of mind. MT. Ktmball had been found first and helped the father to find the girls. A few hours after his arrival he started back for Collins with his peni- tent daughter.
 Late today Miss James stood in the LaSalle street station, waiting for train south. Things looked to her this way:
 Well, I'm going back home Pm not beaten and Pm not sorry l ran away, but I guess l need another years work anyhow. l still am sbitious to go on the stage and I will when the proper time comes. MT. Kimball was nice to us and helped us, but we couldn't find a place."
 "The girls belong to excellent fami- lies,' said Mir. Kimball. .They were just stage struck. I helped MT. Mcintosh to find his daughter and convinced her she ought to go home. That's all I had to do with it'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
RAILROAD RUMORED BETWEEN
 NATCHEZ AND MERIDIAN. MISS.

Jackson Miss, January 2S.-(Special.)- A good deal of interest was aroused here yesterday over discovery of the fact that a new railroad project from Mississippi is about to be launched for building line from Natchez to Meridian or vice versa, and that all of the preliminary arrange ments have been completed for financing the line.
 George M. Kellogg, representing J. M, Sechrest X Co.,, incorporated, a Buffalo, N. Y, syndicate, was in Jackson yester- day en route to Natchez, having spent day or two in Meridian, the eastern terminus of the proposed line. This sym dlcate has charge of the matter Of financ- ing the project. and he states that his people are now negotiating an issue of bonds for this purpose. having already placed a large portion of them in eastern markets.
 A charter for the line under name ot the "Natchez Eastern Railroad company was granted last August, but the pro- motors, wishing to avoid interference with their plans, evaded all publicity, and have worked quietly to shape up the pro- ject An organization has been perfected, a preliminary survey has been made. es- inmates of cost have been made and other data secured and the proposition is to he laid before the people along the line to secure their good will and assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

though nothing will be asked in the way Of assistance except on absolute guar antees to build the road. No road, no pay.
 During the next few days MT. Kellogg will be joined by the heads of the syndi- cate and they will make an auto trip over the line. He states the party will be prepared to guarantee the people along the right of way that they have the money and the backing to construct the line from beginning to end, and that It will be absolutely independent of any other railro9d or syndicate of roads
 Mir kello9g was not prepared to give further details of the enterprise but says preliminary organization has been ef- fected. and that authority for all the pre- lminary work has been secured. In he event that bonds are issued they will be secured by mortgages and handled by a trust company of national repute as trus- tees for the holders. some of these bonds have already been placed, sufficient 70 guarantee tho construction work. so that the financial end of the enterprise is as- sured.
 The necessity Of a railroad through the territory proposed to be traversed has long been recognized, and several projects looking to that end have fallen through The Mississippi Western company was the last, but 1t failed after making the surveys, etc. having fallen into the hands of Prince Ruehlens," who claimed to represent a French syndicate and who burnt everybody he had anything to do with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

Chicago, January 2S.-(Special) )-Kath- 1een Mcintosh and Sue Elizabeth James, wealthy Mississippi girls, are on their way back to their home towns after sensational flight from an exclusive mu- sical seminary in Meridian, Miss.' ana an unavailing effort to storm the loot lighted heights of Chicago theatricals. They are IT and 9 years old, respect IiveY. They came armed with money, good looks, many clothes and musical educations. Miss Mcintosh went home with her father, who pursued her from Collins, Miss, and found her here
 Miss James went home with deter animation to try again. The weather is cold in Chicago-to Mississippi feelings Theatrical managers are colder still in lChicago-to Mississippi amateurs.
 The runaway of these two young wom- zen came very near being sensation. N
 They left the seminary in Meridian Jan uary IS, going to St. Louis, where they registered at the Planters hotel under assumed names The same day W. B. 1<imball, wealthy Chicago lumberman, and friend of Miss James uncle, James
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
WATSON'S ENTRY ENL|VENS THE RACE Arnold, Watson and Cooper
 in Primary OXFORD IS GROWING The Republican Situation in Calhoun County Getting Heated After
 Noble's Charge and Bar
 ker's Denial
OXFORD IS GROWING

Annist2n, Janusry s.-(Special)--1yer- son E. Watson, clerk of the circuit court in this city, has announced himself a can didate to fill the unexpired term of Judge Emmett F. Crook, who recently resigned on account of i'll health, and his announce nent adds zest to the campaign, which now assumes a three-cornered aspect.
 J. J. Arnold has been appointed by Gov Emmet O'Neal to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation Of Judge Crook, and he will assume charge of theS probate judges office on next Thursday. February l. He states that he will retain Chief Clerk John M. Crook as his fathers rep resentative and all other attaches of the office. probably adding to the force.
 MT. Arnold is a candidate for the po- sition and will go before the people in the April primary with Mir Watson and w. Il. Cooper, who, like MT. Arnold, was a former representative in the lower house of the Alabama legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
ROAD BUILDING IN
 MACON COUNTY
Weather Favorable for Farmers. Politics in Macon Warming Up.
 Other News

Tuskegee January 2S.-(Special. )-Pub- |1ic road building in Macon county con- tinues, ani before many months have passed some of the highways leading out l of Tuskegee will be among the best of l the state. This county has not yet is- led bonds for this purpose, but is pay l ing as the work progresses out of taxa l tion and state appropriation. The good weather of the past few days has put the farmers busy, and much
 blowing has been done. Winter blowing
 is much delayed on account of bad
 weather, but with continued favora 5le
 e nditions rapid progress will be made in the preparation of lands for another crop.
 Politics in this county is warming Ip md candidates for the various county
 offices are busy canvassng. There are four candidates for county superintend- ent of education, and another prospective
 one and before the primaries on April
 indications point to a lively time in old
 Macon.
 There has been comparatively little puney lerding here this season. and al- though prices of cotton have been low
 the people seem to be in good financial |eAape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

LIGHT CONTRACT GIVES NO MO- NOPOLY! COMPETITION EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR.
 VOTERS. READ THIS CLAUSE OF CONTRACT,
 "IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT NOTHING IN THIS CONTRACT SHALL HE CON- sTRUED TO PREVENT THE CITY FROM ITSELF FURNISHING ELEC- TRICITY TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY FROM THE LIGHT PLANT NOW OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY, OR ANY OTHER LIGHT ING PLANT HEREAFTER EsTAB- LIsHED OR ACQUIRED AND OPER- ATED BY THE CITY; AND FURTHER, THAT NOTHING IN THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE CITY FROM GRANTING A FRAN CHIsE TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR CORPORATION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS OF SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY TO THE INHABI- TASTS OF THE CITY, EITHER OR DOTH, ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDI- TIONs AND AT SUCH RATES AS THE CITY MAY SEE FIT."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
MERIDIAN CITIZEN
 DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Meridian, January 2S.-( Special )-Emile M Felbeman, 51 years of age. died sud denly at his home in this city Friday night at 7;3o o'clock, while sitting in chair in the living room. He had been i'll for more than year. The funeral was held today, after which interment was made in the Jewish cemetery.
 Deceased is survived by wife, one son, Joe Feibelman, two brothers, Messrs. Abe and Fred Feibelman, both of Jackson, Miss: two sisters, Mesdames Max Hey man of this city and Fred Hoberg of Birmingham. He also had prominent con neetlons in Vicksburg. Miss. MT. Febel- man had been engaged in business in this city for years, and for long while trav- eled in Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala bama, where he was well known and liked. He was resident of Jackson, Miss, for many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Pyrotechnics in Race for Pie

The statement from Postmaster Charles
 l. Barker that the allegation made by Chairman Fred D. Noble of the republican executive committee meeting in this city Saturday, to the effect that there was ":l we'll defined movement on the part of tho Barkerites tc unseat me as chairman" '" is "unqualihedly falsc,'' furnishes the first evidence of pyrotechnics in the con test for tine Annston postmastership be tween MT. Barker and the father of MT. Noble, George Noble.
 MT. Barker was made chairman of the subcommittee to arrange for the eonven- ton to be held here on February at the meeting lSa aturday by vote of IS to <, and a similar resolution purporting b make MT. Noble chairman of the sub committee was defeated by the Barker faction by d vote of 15 to S, and MT. Bar ker says that there vas absolutely no of Fort made to unseat MT, Noble, inasmuch as this will be matter to come before the convention, which will name delegates to the state and district conventions. The fight is for prestige before the state con , vention. which names delegates to the rational convention, and it therefore has q marked bearing on the postmastership V hich is one of the best political pieces of pie in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
LUSK CHARGED WITH
 PASSING BAD CHECK
Young Man Taken to Tuscaloosa on
 Serious Charge-Mummified i Cat Found

Tuscaloosa, January 2S.-(Special)- - Sheriff Palmer returned yesterday from 2 "trip to Maplesville where he went after lR. A. Lusk, a young man wanted here charged with passing 9 check which later proved no good. Lusk, it is charged, passed tho check to Abe Schweitzer, a Ec1othng merchant here, the amount be- ling ST. The check bore the name of lIusk's father, also his own signature. tbut when the check was presented for payment it was turned down.
 In excavating for the erection of two new ssore buildings on Greensboro ave- nue, workmen uneartned an object which las excited the interest of all who have seen it. The object in question is a mummified cat, found beneath the ruins Of the old buildings, and presents quite natural appearance. The animal had dried up instead of decaying and seems wholly prescrved.
 Local offisers srafded the store of J. l.. Ioften. near Rosedale, here yesterday, .confiscating two gallons of whisky and arresting the proprietor on a charge of violating the prohibition law.
 Pursuant to a call issued several days ago. a large and enthusiastic audience gathered al the courthouse here last night to discuss and devise ways and means for fighting the return of the open saloon to this city. The issue was clearly de- fined as Icing one of Saloon or Prohi- ftitionn by the several speakers who were heard on the subject and the undercur~ rent of feeling prevailing was that the icampaign would surely come. and that the propitious time to take first steps toward instituting a fight was rght now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
HARD ID GET JURORS
 T0TRY MURDERERS
Marvellous Increase in Senti- ment Against Capital
 Punishment

Atlanta, January 2S.-(Special.) al.)-MarVel- ous increase in the sentiment against cap ital punishment Is shown in the ehort in superior courts here to secure juries to try murder cases.
 In the case of the trial of a negro mur- derer Friday, "A out of 43 jurors sum moned had to hs excused because of their opposition to capital punishment, and in another case which came up a few days ago. 10 out of IS went off Tor the same cause.
 A few years ago, say lawyers and judges, only about one juror in P went off because of a conscientious belief against capital pnnishment; now the pro portion Is about six to l2
 None of the judges believe the time has yet arrived to dispense with capital pun ishment, and much surprise is expressed over the evident change in sentiment on the part of jurors, indicating like sent- ment on the part of the public.
 It is possible that now and then juror may perjure himself in order to avoid Jury service, particularly in cases where he may likely be held for long time; but IL IS lnpOSSlDle Ailtl lillS can pe SUI hcently extensive to account for the eX- treme difference in sentiment now as com- pared with that of a few years ago.
 Judge W. k. Thomas of Valdosta, who is here presiding temporarily in the crim- lnal superior court for Judge l.. s. Rean, says the change of sentiment is not so noticeable in other sections of the state with which he is familiar as in Atlanta. He expressed the opinion that the aboll tion of capital punishment would result in a tremendous increase in lynchings. He recalled one instance in which he had asked juror if he believed in capital and the reply was, "ft de- bends on who Is killed.' If opponents of the death penalty would apply that view to their belief, he said little of 1t would lao loft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
FAIR DIRECTORS
 MEET IN MERIDIAN

Meridian, Miss, January T.-(SpeeiaL)- meeting of the directors of the Missis- sippirAlabama Fair association was held yesterday afternon. but no business of great importance was transacted, as an adjourned session will be held Monday afternoon, the 29th inst A great fair Is being planned for the season of 1912. A football game between two of the big southern universities is the ambition of many of the younger fair boosters, and it is believed that the matter can be ar ranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Will Blackmon Be Opposed?

The announcement of Congressman Fred l.. Blackmon as a candidate for re- election as the representative in the lower house from the Fourth congressional dis trict has set Calhoun county politicians to specuating as to his possible opponent.
 The republicans will put a man in tho field it is understood, and for some time there has heen talk of a candidate from Iallas county, of which Selma, the home Of Congressman Craig, MT Blackmons s rredeeesso., is the seat However. Mr. Blackmon himself says that he does not anticipate opposition within his own party ranks, and he ayers that a republican op- ponent will be ''easy picking He served several times in the state senate and is regarded as a strong political factor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Oysters Not From Mobile

Montgomery, January &.-(specialD = Investigation made by Pure Food and Drug Clerk C. II. Billingsley in the de- partment of agriculture. has led him to the announcement that the 20,000 oysters destroyed in Montgomery several days ago did not come from Mobile, as had been reported. but from a point in Mis- slssippi. He makes the statement in or der that the bivalve producers of the Gulf City might be cleared of the charge of handling tainted sea food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
EVEN BATH TUBS ARE
 STOLEN IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, January 2s-(Special. )--Atlanta has been bothered recently with whole sale thefts of plumbing from vacant houses. Thieves have not hesitated to cart off large loads of lead pipes, elbows, faucets and anything they could unscrew and take away. In several instances they have taken off enameled washstands and two bathtubs have been stolen.
 Two of the plumbing thieves have been arrested and caught with the goods; but these refuse to tell where they got the plunder. Indications point to the existence of organized gangs which are making a regular business of this sorts of theft The police claim they are handicapped in that they do not get sufficient support from the real estate men to enable them to give proper attention to vacant houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Calhoun Towns Growing

The spirit of rejuvenation seems to have taken hol1 of Oxford and iPermont, the two cities which are located at the eX- treme southern and northern ends of the county of Calhoun, O. which Anniston is the center and county seat.
 Among OXford's recent acquisitions are a new bank, a sewerage system, improved streets, state high school, several mer- oantile establishments and a number of small industries. A building boom Is now in force and the spirit of progress preva lent.
 Municipal ownership of public utilities has been a boon to Piedmont. The water works system is being extended to all parts of the city, and it is stated that nearly every house in the city will be sup. Iled by the citys new electric light plant X fire company has been organized, and, like Oxford the place is undergoing d building boom. The merchants of that city are prospering and optimistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
FLORALA WANTS TO
 BE BETTER KNOWN
Mail Service Wanted on New Train. Manning Signs With Montgomery.
 Farmers to Cut Acreaage

F1orala, January 2S.-(Special)-A mass rIeeting O. citizens of Florala and the immediate surrounding section has been called to assemble in the opera house in Florala on February 20. It is the purpose cf those who, are leading the movement 10 formulate some plan for advertising Florala and this section.
 Petitions will also be addressed to the county officials asking for needed i'm. provements in south Covington county. Since this part of the county pays more than one-Dalf of all the taxes of the county these petitions will likely be granted.
 A monster petition signed by pracli- cally every business and professional man in Florala, Lockhart, Paxton and Lake wood has just been forwarded to Con gressman Dent for transmission to the proper postal authorities asking that d mail messenger be placed~on trains 3l and 5 on the .4ouisvile and NaslfVille anil that regular mail service be establish ed on these trains. This is the new daily train recently put on by the Louisville and Nashville from Georgiana to Florala and return.
 lOCd1 DOAt WIO lldS been a crack ball player at Auburn, has just announced that he has signed con tract for a try-out with the Montgomery team in the Southern league during the coming season. He has signed to play short stop.
 The local organization of the Boy Scouts of America has established a club room in the business part of town. They have secured the office recently vacated by the Dixie Land company in the Me Rae building, and will fit up comfortable quarters thece
 Work is being rapidly pushed on the construction of the Florala city school building.
 Beat Chairman, Mayor NJ. A. George. Jr., at a meeting of the farmers of Beat S. Covington county. held today, appoint ed Messrs. Daniel Savage, Griffin Miller and MT. Caton as delegates to the meet ing to be held in Andalusia Saturday to discuss the cotton acreage for the coIu- ing year. The farmers at the meeting held in Floralala pledged themselves to cut the acreage down to 90 per cent and to raise more feedstuffs, cattle, mules and truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Mad Dog Runs Amuck

Sylacauga. January 2S.-tspeeial)-Yes terday mad dog was killed in a com about six miles west of town. Before being killed 1t bit several other dogs and cattle, also the little 4-year-old son of Duncan Green and the 2-year-old child of John Morris The two children were carried to Montgomery for treat ment should the head of tho dog, which was sent for examination, prove 1t to have been mad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
GILBERT ELECTED
 CITY ATTORNEY

Meridian January S.-(Special.)-At a meeting of the mayor and boards of al- dermen and councilmen held last night Victor w. Gilbert one of the leading members of the Meridian bar, and one of the ablest lawyers in the state, was elect ed city attorney to succeed c. T. Will liamson, resigned. Mir. Gilbert, while one of the younger lawyers of the city, is an acknowledged authority in legal circles, and will no doubt sevre in the capacity of city attorney in a most satisfactory man. ner.