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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-13

There We're no forest fires of any
moment in the state during July, and
SO far this month none of any impor-
tance have been reported. This is
partly due to weather conditions and
partly to a more perfect fire patrol
service.
N, W, Roper, Of Pendleton was kill
ed last Wednesday when his auto
went over a bank near Colfax, Wash,
Mediord shipped its first carload Of
pears this year to Liverpool, England.
Charles Carpenter, OF Canyon City
died suddenly Friday presumably
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-13

The kind Of physical exercise that
women like best seems to be the sort
that is a direct infringement on the
work OF a phonograph.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-13

from an overdose OF strychnine tab
let's.
The rails OF the oregon Electric will
be laid into Eugene, this week but the
track will not be ballasted TO permit
regular traffic for at least month.
The oregon ballot this year 1t is
claimed will be nine feet long, and
there will be 45 measures to be voted
on.
Andrew Croft was killed in the saw
mill at Austin, Baker county Thursday
by being struck in the stomach by a
board kicked back by the saw.
Morrow county's crops this year are
the best in It's history. This includes
eyerything-wheat fruit, potatoes and
all kinds Of vegetables.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-13
HOT FLASHES.

In middle often complain of hot flashes. They at that STAGE
ofehe their delicate organism needs tonic and hand which ony Dr.
Many suffer needesy from
and from motherhood old ewh baekaoh dzz
often becomes eep brokendOwn
morning night When pains and aches rack the
.vomany system frequent intervals, ask Sdehb abOat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-08-13
Doctor Pierce's FavOrlte Prescription

Mna j. muor Of s. Bpntcn Baltimore Nd Il -
wrote YOU emouusa condition. lhvea EW
nneta when r Sha my third child MY
the Of suffering only for two hours
OF Prescription and Of Dr. Perces I7N
before took medicines was H3ibk
vwenf had lii
Th m medicine
segotal having had much trouble before ~
o suffering patients Everybody lSN VI
onyw pounds before and now TAk%
had ask about DR. Perees I'M
nwTnr all who suffer and want help "
give tohem ms hoF &Ohnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ANNIE CRAWFORD IS ALSO AFORGER Sister Testifies She Forged Checks on Her Bank
 Account

New Orleans, March 21.-Gertrude Craw- ford, witness for the prosecution against her sister Annie, on trial for the mur- der of another sister, Elise. testified just before court adjourned today that Annie Crawford was forger.
 Gertrude who is IS and pretty, said that Annie forged her name to a check for s5o and secured the money. and that by filling out blank checks she had signed and given to Annie. the accused had drawn from the bank and used for her own purposes all but $17 or Gertrude's S deposit of s131.
 In attempting to show motive for the killing of Elise Crawford, the prosecution introduced bank representative who tes- tified that Annie Crawford had drawn all the check Gertrude said that she did not know that her account with the bank was exhausted until after Annie had been arrested.
 Immediately after Annie Crawfords S two confessions had been introduced, the prosecution put bank representative on the stand who testified that Annie's bank account was exhausted about the time her sister Elise died of poison. The &C., cused raised her heavy black veil and en- gagged in animated conversation with her attorneys while Gertrude was testifying.
 The allegation that Annie had forged her sisters name to bank checks was another new development that surprised the de- ferse. almost as much as the autopsy over the body of Elise Crawford last Sun day It is possible that the taking of evidence will be concluded Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
FORFEITS FOR MATRIMONY

Apropos of recent agitation as to the taxation of bachelors-an oft recurring subject and one which, it is predicted, will come to the fore if women are given the franchise-are a few instances where contrary to a taxation for not marrying. matrimony is itself deemed a punishable offense These are given by way of en- couragment should alarm be felt among bachelors.
 In Oxford university, England. fell low of All Souls college, is compelled to forfeit his fellowship if he marries while pursuing a study of the classics. He must also pay a heavy penalty, and. in addi- ton, must present his college with me- morial cup bearing the inscription in Latin, He backslid into matrimony." In London one of the most artstocratic clubs is the Bachelors of Picadilly. If mem- Der marries he Is expelled and ostracized. The punishment is mitigated. however, in the rule which permits him to pay a fine of s1O0 and retain an honorary member ship in the organization. But as for active membership he is no longer eligible.
 Probably the most remarkable of such institutions however is the Jungesellen club of Germany, a very arstocratic or ganization which has stringent laws rela- tive to matrimony. When the officials re- ceive an intimation of the intention of one of the members to take wife that mem- Der is summoned for trial before the club court with the president as judge. Upon his eloquence and presenting his plea de- bends the amount of his fine, for fined he is, some amount. ranging from $100 to 5000 This money is devoted to dinner, at which all of the members wear mourn ing. When the repast is concluded the president with all solemnity reads the sem tence of expulsion and the delinquent is led from the room amid the groans of his former companions. These are some of the quaint instances.
 Most bachelor clubs have no such laws. fortunately, but are merely organizations. in the beginning, composed of men of sin gle state whose ultimate marriage made no difference in their standing or priv ieges as club members. The Bachelors club of Washington. which is go years old, Is ruled over at present by married man, though in recent years such promi- nent bachelors as MT. Jerome Bonaparte held the office of president. This is one of the most important social organza- tions in the country. A similar organiza- ton exists in Philadelphia. These have the annual custom of entertaining with a cotilon. and are otherwise affiliated with the social life of the cities without having the violent ''prejudces" that mark the stricter organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
NEWS OF THE DAY
 |NSOC|ETY WORLD Mid-Lenten Gossip of People
 Here and Elsewhere THE SOCIAL CALENDAR Today to Be Marked by Several In- teresting Affairs-Yesterday Was
 Quiet-Club Meetings Lead
 ing Events of the Season
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
By MYRTLE MILES

The recent discovery in England that there was family connection between Washington and Miles Standish, two favorite American heroes, will be interest ing to those with penchant for genealo- gy. Ralph Blumenheld wrote from Eng land to an American magazine thus a few days ago:
 At any and all times of the year there are people in England searching for scraps of historical knowledge which may add to the store of information about the great ones of the past. The most assdu- ous of these searchers are Americans and their quest is usually in connection with the families of the revolutionary heroes such as Washington, the Franklins and the Adamses. Every vestige of evidence concerning the Washingtons seems to have been turned over and over and the musty files in old record offices have been bored over by generations of searchers. Now and then comes minor discovery and this week a momentous one, for a lucky delver has been enabled to bring together the families of George Washing ton and Miles Standish apparently in the bonds of matrimony. Why this has never been seen before seems to be the most surprising part of the affair. Every one knows that the Standsh family carae from Duxbury Hall in Lancashire. Every American who has read The Courtship of Miles Standish' must remember that he could trace his pedigree plainly back to Hugh Standish of Duxbury Hall in Lan- cashire. heir unto vast estates.' Thou sands upon thousands of Americans have visited Duxbury Hall to dream over the past and they have all gone to the Chorley parish church close by to look at the tombs of the departed Standishes. Then
 why did none of them ever notice the stars and stripes of the Washington guar ter in the Standsh coat of arms? At Chorley the stars. mullets and bars are white, while the field is red, just tho re- verse of the colors on the Washington coat of arms in Selby abbey. But this difference is merely matter of taste in different branches of the Washington family. The details, except for coloring, are the same. The Standish arms in Chorley church are found in a stained glass window and carved on the Standlsh pew which still remains. It is a big square Jacobean pew beautifully carved. and where a Washington plighted her troth to a Standish. That may come in due course"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
DIR. MARY WALKER IS
 VERY MUCH ALIVE

New York, March 21.--Dr, Mary Wal ker, who has been seriously i'll hero for several days, was reported much improved today. Last night she asked for pen and paper and wrote out this statement regarding her condition:
 Don't waste your time writing my obituary now. It will be struck off before you can make one. 1 expect to add long record 10 my life work. am not dead yet l -ave never sent for a doctor in my li;e. 1 have al- ways been my own physician. 1 have got so few brains that always know where to find them, and how to use them when l need them. I only went to the hospital for one night to rest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MERIDIAN TO WAGE
 WAR AGAINST FLY

Meridian. March 21.-fSpecial.)-T health department of Meridian has g nounced that beginning n the next f ds.ys the city is to have thorou cleansing.
 War against the deacly house fly to be waged strenuousiy and all posed fruit and eatables of all ki on display are to be screened aga insects. A union slaughter hous' to be ordered and all meats butch under the inspection of the health pertinent. MIX sold in the city isi to be thoroughly Inspected before lowed on the market.
 In fact the city intends to make marked improvements n the san condition from now on and there tendency on the part of all citize cooperate with the officials ir work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MRS. CHESTER ALEXANDER
 HOSTESS TO BRIDGE COTERIE

The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club held a delightful meeting yesterday with Mrs. Chester Alexander, who arranged 1t as an especial compliment to Miss Annie Ward, bride-elect. This, like the cus- tom of most of the clubs in Lent, met quietly and without addition to its reg uar coterie, with the exception of sub stitutes for absentees. Besides the mem- tIs Nfs Alexander included Miss Annie
 aud her bridal party, ,Miss May asfH Ms Lucy Downey, Miss Lee Ward MSS Jamie Harris, in her list of giesl~
 FiIirts were the flowers used in effect inf q uIssiy color scheme. They were rep- fe5erfof 4 water color on the score cards and eilssfs of blossoms in a pretty bas- tx HFre used in drawing for the conso- "a notto whose decoration was eaAS n plets. Mrs. Alexander presented
 Digfe so in violets. for the club prize aH ga to Miss Ward a tall vase ex-
 aitelJ painted in violets by a local a F. luncheon followed the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
HOME RULE BILL
 NOT COMPLETED

London, March 21.-That the home rule bill has not been finally drafted is evident from the fact that the Irish leaders yes terday were called into conferences with the cabinet yesterday. The meeting was secret. It leaked out only this morning that the party met at the home of Pre- mier Asqulth in Downer street with mem- bers of the cabinet and discussed the financial provisions Of the proposed bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Houses in Demand
ROSS DECLARES HE
 IS NOT A CANDIDATE

Auburn, March 1.-(Speclal.) )-Whlle fully appreciating the itind mention of his name by the press of the state and by his friends in connection with the vacancy in the bureau of chem istry in the United States department of agriculture. Prof. E. B. Ross states that he Is not and will not be a can didate for the positio.. He advocates the appointment of his close personal friend pr. w. D. Bigelow. at present chief of the division o- goods of the United States department of agricul- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MADAME RACH ELL E'S
 ADVICE TO BEAUTY SEE E. K E R $

Mrs. Charles M = Be careful of your diet. Noth- Ing is so conducive to muddy skin as rich, over seasoned foods Drink plenty of water and massage the face with the preparation recommended below.
 Miss T. F.-For the long standing cases of dark brown freckles I recommend a regular nightly massage with combined face bleach and skin food The name of good preparation is Wilson g Ereckle Cream which you may obtain at any good drug store for BOG the jar direct from the Wilson Freckle Cream Co.,. Charleston. s. c. This IS re- ia rIv with the most satisfactory results.
 Wilson FreckIe Cream is sold by
 ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
HEARD AND SEEN UNDER
 THE GREAT WHITE DOME
BY WALTER HARPER

has had a large extra supply printed to fill the demand.
 As I write this Washington is revel- ing in its first breath of real sprin 2 weather for the season. After more than two months of snow, sleet cold winds, rain and slush with almost continuous temperature below freezing the eXperf- ence Is delightful.
 A good sized snow fe.- here on Janu- ary and up to a few cays ago snow has been continuously on the ground in the parks and on the north side of houses. It has been the longest and most severe winter that Washing ton has experienced for many years.
 Washington is glorious in the spring and fall but it's average summers and winters are threacherous and vile. The intense humidity renders the cold and heat almost unsufferable.
 Congressman George W. Norris of Nebraska, one of the leading insurgent republicans in the House and the foe of Canonism, came very near being a citizen of Birmingham.
 l first met him this morning and he talked enthusiastically of the material development of the Alabama metropolis. "I stopped for a while in 1887 in Bir- mingham," said MT. Norris, and have often since regretted that I did not stay there.
 Birmingham at that time was not very inviting. There was much speculation and great deal of uncertainty as to what the future would bring for the young town. I did not have much money at that time but was tempted to cast my lot with those who believed in the future of Birmingham. I fnally decided not to risk it and left
 Tt may be best that 1 did not remain but l have many times since Birming- nam has been really on the map re- gretted that I took cold feet
 T might have been a millionaire to day instead of a plain congressman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

Mrs Richard Carlyle Woodson, who has been i'll for a fortnight with tonsilitis, Is much better and will soon be able to be out again.
 Mrs Pearl Woolverton. who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. J. H. Phil lips. for two weeks will leave tomorrow for her home in Washington. D. c.
 
 Mrs Warner Shook and children will be here today from Tuscaloosa to visit her parents. pr. and Mrs. George Nor row, In Glen Iris.
 MT. and Mrs. W. T. Northington have returned to Prattville. after spending a few days with their daughter. Mrs. AL fred Walker.
 Hon.. K. D. Cayett. a member of the Mississippi legislature. and Mrs. Cavett are guests of their daughter. Mrs. Pe- ter Wier, during the week end. Miss Mary Douglas returned to Br- mingham from Ward seminary yesterday morning to spend the week end with her relative.
 pr. Carl Fox will be at home after April in one of the Colonial apartments.
 
 J. with Mrs Battle, on South Eighteenth street.
 Mrs. Charles I. Smith remains in Ath- ems, where she was called several weeks ago because of her fathers severe ill., ness. Dr. Jones' Birmingham friends will he glad to know that he Is greatly improved and regarded as convalescent. He was seriously i'll with appendicitis.
 
 Mrs ]. F.. Chappell and her little daugh- ter will go to Nashville tomorrow to visit friends.
 Miss Adalie Ramsey of Greensboro Is visiting Mrs Stanley Atkins. Mrs. Richard Carlyle Woodson, who has been quite Ill at her home for several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Y BALL ATIONS ARE OUT

to precedent, the chairmen of y ball are this year issuing in- of the smartest, most elegantly variety. The tickets are also " engraved. Thus in the q atail the ball is to be marked sance and correctness unsur- my function given in the south. lions also suggest a very pretty nat nothing is too good or beau- done for the sake of charity. Is are as follows.
 alker Percy, Mrs. Edward Ware quest the pesence of -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
TODAY IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Hunter Smith entertains the Fri day Luncheon Bridge club.
 Mrs. k. E. Ellis entertains at tea at she Country club ID compliment to her thre house guests.
 The literary clubs hold meetings.
 The Athletic club dance for girls who took part in the Society Circus and who have been sponsors for basketball games this year will be an event of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Oil Dividend Declared

New York. March 2r.-The Standard oil company of Indians today declared a dividend of 20 per cent. payable to holders of record of April 1. This &C., ton follows recent increase in the company's capital from $1,00000O to s30,000,000, the additional s29,000. 900 being given to shareholders as divi- dend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Sisters of Charity will meet this afternoon at o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital.
 Mrs J. II. Wallace will be hostess for the Edgewood club.
 The Civic Study club will meet this afternoon at the home of Miss Lucy Stark Williams, 2704 Pine avenue.
 The Quest club meets with Mrs. R. Y. Jones, Arlington avenue.
 The Highland Clan will not meet this week.
 l.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

at the Chaity Ball for the benefit of the district nursing. Monday evening. April S, at o'clock, Country club. The favor of an answer to be sent Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett, 1S0 Highland avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
M'CORD-MATHESON

The marriage of Miss Ellen G. Matheson of Virginia and MT. William D. McCord of Alabama was a nuptial event of Mon day. March IS. celebrated at the First Presbyterian church. Union, s. c. The officiant was the Rev. MT. Matheson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

"BIRNINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN. ONE HOUR QUICKEST
 TIME. LEAVES Os3O A. M. SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MRS. FRANK LATHROP
 A HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Frank Holland Lathrop will .le one of the hostesses Wednesday at the Country club table d hote luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Taylor Acquitted

Kal Taylor, whose trial has been in progress in the circuit court here since Monday for alleged burning of the barn of A. II. ORear, in 1907. was yesterday acquitted of the charge by the jury
 The case of Henry Betts, charged with 'dopeing and robbing Van Aldridge in Cullman some time ago, was tried yester- day in the circuit court, and after a short deliberation the jury brought in verdict of guilty and fixed a sentence of three years in the pententiary. The defendant immediately took an appeal. giving bond for the costs, etc.
 The case of Tony Fiamingo, charged with murder. will possibly be reached to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

Washington, March 21.-(Special. J. Congressman Burnett of Alabama is writing to his friends in the Seventh Alabama district this week urging them to see that a full vote is cast in the primary election April l. While MT. Burnett has no opposition he desires thmat large vote be cast for the showing that it makes for the future.
 Southern congressman are often crit icised in the House for the small vote that is cast in their primary and sometimes in the general elections. Where there is no opposition the vot- CTS are too often negligent in their duty. forgetting that bad showing is sometimes embarrassing for the dis trict and their representative.
 The same principle applies in MT. Underwoods district as well as oth- CTS where the incumbents are not op- posed. MT. Underwood should especial ly be given full vote by his home peo- pie for the effect 1t might have on the larger hopes of his friends.
 Congressman Hefin of Alabama is be- ing overwhelmed for copies of speech he delivered in Congress December A. last, on the cotton situation and the manipulations of the crop by Wall street He has distributed thousands of copies in his home district in an swer to personal requests and so many calls have come from outside the dis trict, even from other states. that he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
PULLMAN WILL BE
 WELL ADVERTISED Advantages to Be Set Forth
 in l.. & N. Booklet
HOUSES IN DEMAND
kal Taylor Acquitted, Having Been Charged With During Barn-Ball Team Organized-Prizes Are
 Offered Corn Raisers

Cullman, March 2l.-(Special.) .)-Secre- tary Buel of the Cullman Commercial club. together with a number of other public spirited members of the club, have been busny engaged for the past two weeks getting up matter to be used in the booklet which will be gotten out by the immigration department of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, adver- Using the advantages of Cullman county. The work is now about completed and the copy and the photos which have been taken for the booklet are just about'r ready to be forwarded 10 MT. Park of the immi- grafton department, who will have charge of getting out the book.
 It is said that this will be one of the most attractive books advertising Gull man county that has ever been gotten out by the immigration department, and will be printed in colors, and will contain more than 200 letters from farmers who have settled in Culman from other soc tions of the United States, stating what has been accomplished by them since their coming here in the way of farming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SPECIAL RATES
 kEy2Sg

Winter Tourist Rates to many points in Alabama, Florida, Georxta. Cuba. Louisiana, Mississippi. Mexico, New Mexico and Texas. also to other points of interest. Tickets on sale Co., tober Is and November 1 to April 3p, inclusive. at very low rates and with liberal limits. StoD-Overs allowed.
 One way Second class COIonist Hates to many points in Alberta. British Col umbia. California. Colorado, Idaho. Mexico. Montana. Nevada, New Mexico. Oregon, Saskatchewan, Texas. Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
 San Francisco, cal. l.....-........ $34.5O Los Angeles, Cal. ............ 34.5O Seattle, Wash... .........-....... 4d.10 Portiand, One. ................ 44.10 Fl PaSo, rex. ...... .......... 34.50 ogden. Utah. ..--........,.... 34.50
 Tickets sale March l to April I5, 1912, inclusive.
 New Orleans, La.. and Return. SI0.9O Account National Drainage congress, tickets on sale April ', s and g, final limit for return April 25, 1912 unless deposited with special agent and for $1 extended until May 6, 1912
 For further information carl on or write to F. Sid Jones, D. P. A.. Bir. oingham. Ala Both phones SIT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
CHICAGo's sp,rxnIr uorr,
THE AUDITUltlUN HOTEL Absolutely fireDrOOf

Absolutely FireDrOOf ys strategically located. within five minutes walk of stores, theatres and near all railroad and transportation lines. It overlooks Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
 The Auditorium has been a favorite for twenty years with discriminating tourists and traveie-~ f mptuously appointed and ma HeAQne of the worlds most notal s The sum of over $500 900 wa gently expended for Improvements. mora satisfy ing cuisine or. atte t49a can be pro- yided anywhere.
 Rates per day: 2. nd rp ngle: s3 and up double. Wit -isa te oath, $s and up single s5 and dl lpts.
 AUDITORIUM ffNf E4 Michigan Boulevard la tung ess St
 CHICA,
 W. g. SLAYER, 4sseH ssx