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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21


tin said: ITO those who object to the
present system of working convicts in
the mines, | would suggest that they
visit this camp and have w. a. Glib
son, the warden, show them through
the best convict prison to be found
anywhere
Paroles were recommended for the
following convicts because they will
not recover from meningitis before
their terms expire: Tom Waters, Chill
ton county; Frank Rogers, ChoctaW /:
VIII Miller, Early Walker Robert Lee,
Matthew Martin, George Warrick JEFF
ferson; Frank Taylor, Jesse Williams,
Morisette Julius. Montgomery; Dave
Small. Hubert Banks, Simon Wiling
ham, Shelby; Wesley Fields. jefferson.
The inspector reported the follow
ing convicts in the last stages of tn
berculosis and recommended their lib-
Grafton; Clarence Townsend, Hilliard
Wright, Montgomery; John Grafton,
George Harris. Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
I = : Picture
OPERATOR FATALLY
BURNED IN PEL[ CITY
Russell Butler Meets Fright
full Death When Reel
Takes Fire-BOdy Is
Burned to Crisp

Pell City. June 29-6Spccial)-While
operating the machine in the picture
show here yesterday afternoon about
$3.50 o'clock, Russell Butler was burned
10 death from the flames which covered
his body, caused from the reel taking
fire. Mr. Butler was placed in charge
of the machine by one Mr.. Roy, and
Harris. who are operating the treatre
here. When the reel first caught fire
Mr.. Butler called to Mr.. Roy, who was
across the street to come quick. Mr..
Rov rushed over, climbed to where
Butler was, reaching his arm in
through the window to pull him out
when he discovered that the fire had
gained too great a headway for Butler
Ito be rescued.
After the fire had been eXinGuished,
Several parties directed by Mr.. Harris,
climbed up to where Butler was operat-
ing the machine to get his body, findlnS
1T burned to q crisp. He had never
moved from the stool ho was sitting
ON. his body was thrown backwards
and his legs caught under the ma
chine which held them fast. Not sin
gle part of his clothing was left on
him His legs were bandaged tight ana
fast by the doctors for fear that they
might drop loose from the body while
getting it down, his chin and lips were
scompletely burned off, while In the
back of his head a large split in the
skin was found, caused from the eX-
cessive heat.
Mr.. Butler leaves a widowed mother
who he was caring for TO mourn the
s1oss of his death, besides sister, Mrs.
Bell of Selma, and one brother, Goodloe
Butler of New York. His remains were
Entered this afternoon in the cemetery
at Eden beside those of his father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
THE AMERICAN RIFLE
TEAM TRIMS ENGLAND

Washington, June 20 Beating Great
Britain by IL points, the United States
has won the International rifle shooting
small bore match. just completed, and re-
captured the Dewar cup.
The score made public today was,
United States, 24,55l Great Britain. a.
$40. Last year Great Britain took the
Dewar cup from the United States by
257 points.
This years rules called for 80 men on
a side using 22-calibre rifles and shoot
ing at 75 feet, the size of the bulleye
being one-half inch in diameter. Two
men on the American team, members of
the Butte, Mont, rifle shooting club,
made the possible score of 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
PROVE
FATAL TO M'DANIELL

Doti1an, June 20.-(Special)-W. W. Nc
Daniel, supervisor of the Dothan division
of the Central of Georgia Railway COM
pany, died here yesterday afternoon at
o'clock as the result of injuries received
Wednesday when he was run over by a
motor car on which he was riding when
the car jumped the track and threw him
off in front of 1t.
Mcdaniel is survived by a wife and
three children. His remains were taken to
Gordon, Ga. today for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
BLUNT RUNS CLOSE
RACE FOR HONORS

Dayton, o., June 20.-The grand Ameri-
can handicap gun tournament was won
here today by M. S. HOFFMAN of Hicks
vile, o. HOFFMAN scored 81 out of 100.
He was tied with G. A. Graper, Custer
Park, ILL.,, and j. "A. Blunt of Green's
boro, Ala. but won the shoot-off, maxi
ing a perfect score of 20 targets.
When the shooters finished their first
50 targets last night Graper was lead
ing with rs out of a possible so, while
HOFFMAN and Blunt had tailed II each.
By perfect scores the two last brought
their count to 81 out of 100 at the finish,
while Graper lost a shot.
In the shoot-off Graper fell off on his
seventeenth and Blunt on his eighteenth
shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
1O2 AT GADSDEN

Gadsden, June 2o.-tspeeial )-Tempera-
ture reached 1902 degrees in the shade to-
day, according to street thermometers.
Readings at the government station
could not be procured this afternoon,
but it is not believed that as high tenn
ment thermometer here on Wednesday
recorded 104 degrees, the hottest weather
ever known in Gadsden, Crops are Suf-
fering badly because of hot weather and
the douth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
.FEDERALS BEST
REBELS IN FIGHT
Heated Engagement Be-
tween Mexican Troops
Near Ortez

Douglas, Ariz., June 20.-Fron behind
houses and walls, and from roofs, the
forces of General Ojeda, and the consti-
tutionalist leader, Obregon, have been
battling in the town of ortiz, IS miles
north of Guaymas, for two days. Con-
fiicting reports of tile combat reached
here today, but it is believed that when
darkness stopped the fighting the advan-
tage lay with the federals. although they
numbered only 1000, against the 5000 con-
stitutionalists under Obregon
Federal agents from Guaymas brought
the information that Ojeda with his en-
ure effective force took the aggressive
and fell upon Obregon at Ortiz. yester-
DAY morning Today it was declared the
llsht'hs. was renewed at close quarters in
the streets of the town and the fedcrals
forced the rebels to break and retreat
toward Hernosillo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21

The wedding Of Miss Leila Wilson
Hodgkins, a pretty Central High Schoo
girl, of Chevy Chase, d. O., and mem
DER. Of an old Washington family, ano
Frederick Edwin Hand, which took
place secretly some time ago, has be
:ome public.
Mr.. Hand was leading man for stock
companies. Mrs. Hand, who is eigh-
cen years old and pretty, and her hus-
jand had been sweethearts since child
iood. There was an intermission IL
heir love affair which covered n
period Of couple of years, however,
while he was on the stage.
AS soon as the bridegroom definitely
decided to leave the stage the marriag
was agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
UNION SOLDIER WILL
MEET WAR COMRADES

Mountain Creek, June 20-(Special) y
Capt. j. M Simpson, commandant of the
Soldiers home here received letter yes
terday from Ell Terrence of Minneapolis,
Mimi, in which the letter said: Il am to
be in Gettysburg on the occasion of the
reunion and do hope to meet you and
other confederate friends; Col. Mcconnell
of the Iron Brigade intends to erect a
large tent near Mcpherson woods, in
which his men and his confederate friends
who fought there will meet each other.
am to speak there and will be much
pleased to meet YOU and others who
met so years ago there. Yours truly.
ELL TORRENCE.'
g. Mr. Torronce is former federal soldier.
and since the Alabama Soldiers home
has been in existence has contributed lib
orally towards it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
Discuss Customs

Washington, June 2o.-Collectors of
customs from various parts of the coun-
try poured into Washington today to dis
cuss the customs reorganization to be-
come effective July /. The deputy collec-
tors, who will be in charge of ports of
entry. in most cases, it Is said. will be
present special deputy collectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
FARMERS MEET IN
GADSDEN JULY 23
Chamber of Commerce Will
Formulate Plans to En-
tertain Visitors

Gadsden, June Special. Tho
Gadsden Chamber of Commerce viii
hold meeting on Monday night when
the matter of making further plans for
the farmers conference to be held here
on July 20 will be taken up Plans are
to be made to entertain 5000 visitors.
A plan will also be made TO establish
permanent rebate system, Whereby
people trading in Gadsden will have
their railroad fare rebated.
Congressman John l.. Burnett has ad-
dressed a letter to friends here stating
that he vii be able to attend the ded-
ication of the federal building during
the middle of July.
A serious labor shortage is being felt
in Gadsden. One concern is Offering
s1.25 day to white labor. with board,
but the men cannot be secured.
The body of John Bush, who was
drowned in the Coosa river early this
week, was recovered yesterday The
body of John Hubd, another negro
who lost his life. in the stream, has
not been recovered.
Jim Reed an 8-year- -old negro boy,
had one arm cut off below the elbow
and all the fingers on his right hand
severed when he got caught in an
elevator of the Coosa Pipe and Fit
ting company's plant late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
u. S. TENNIS TEAM
ARRIVES FOR ACTION

Queenstown, June 2o.--The Dwight f.
Davis American tennis cup team arrived
here today in prime condition. The team
includes Maurice E. Mclaughlin of San
Francisco, r. Norris Williams of Phila-
delphia and Harold HaclSett of New York.
The Americans practiced on the prom
enade deck of the vessel throughout the
voyage, the members of the Australasian
team. Capt. r. Doust, Horace Nj. Rice
and A. Booth Jones, whom they defeated
in New York, being their opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21

wife, when she was his stenographer,
and after he married her, was eognizant
of his forgeries.
Witness stated that Mrs. Bland, his
wife's mother, after his marriage and be-
fore his prosecution, suggested that he
provide a fund of $4,000 for Mrs Van
vlssengen in case he ran afoul of the
law.
know whether you will return at night, i"
witness quoted Mrs. Bland as saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Matinee Orpheum Today

At the Orpheum this week Paul Sell
dom's Poems in Marble" is one of the
most beautiful and artistic offerings ever
seen here. The reserved seats for the
matinee today are selling fast. Two per-
formances tonight close the weeks en-
gagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
Upton DEFERS
ACCEPTING TERMS

London, June 2o.-Sir Thomas Upton de-
cided today to defer accepting the final
terms sent by the New York Yacht club
in reply to his challenge for a series of
races for the Americas cup until he re-
ceives the 1918 rules of the New York
club. Without these. rules Sir Thomas
declared it was impossible to understand
the conditions prescribed for the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
CONVICTED FORGER DEFENDS
DIVORCE SUIT OF HIS WIFE

Chlca go. June 2O.--1n the Van Vllssingen
divorce suit today, Peter Van Vlssingen,
whose mortgage forgeries aggregated
more than 100000, testified that he shield
ed his wife from prosecution when his
misdeeds We're discovered.
Mrs. Van Vlissingen asks divorce be-
cause her husband Is a felon. The latter,
declaring that the courts cannot sever
what God hath Joined together bases
his defense on the allegation that his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
Musical Comedy at Majestic

Hiram at the Cabaret is the title of
this weeks, musical comedy at the Ma
jestic, and it is filling the house three
times daily. For the matinee today there
is big advance sale of seats Two per-
formances tonight will complete the en-
gagement Y-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
Building Permit

The following building permit was is
sued yesterday in the office of the build
ing inspector:
Sl50, l50,000-Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company, Thirteenth street ami
Sixth avenue. steel gas holder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
To Withstand the Depressing Effect of
the Heat

GROVES TASTELESS chill TONICE
enriches the blood and builds up the
whole system. and it will wonderfully
strengthen and fortify you to with
stand the depressing effect Of the hot
summer. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
Acmar Postoffice Examination

Announcement is made that competi-
tive examination under the rules of the
United States civil service commission
will be held at Birmingham Saturday.
July 12 for fourth class postmaster at
Armar. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-21
FURTHER IRON AND
STEEL REDUCTIONS
MADE BY COMMITTEE

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The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18

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The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18

Mrs. E. D. Evans, wife of Prof. Evans of the Chooutla Indian schools. arrived this morning from Carcross and Is a guest at the Pullen House.
 Mrs. Webster, wife of Engineer Frank Webster, accompanied her husband on the trip from Skagway Saturday and remained here until Monday. It was Mrs. Webster's first visit to Whitehorse.-Star.
 Good trails make 1t possible for the miner and prospector to secure cheaper freight rates in landing supplies and machinery on his claim in the interior. This is par ticularly true of the White river country and for that reason a mon ster petition is being prepared and will be forwarded to Major Rich ardson, praying that relief be af- Iorded those hardy pioneers who are deyoung their energy and mo ncy to Che opening up Of new empire. Cordova Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18

G. B. Wright hSs houses for rent furnished. u
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
Hows THIs7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rr ward for any case oi catarrh that caI not be cured 1y Hsrrs Caurrh Cure P ] CHENEY E co Toledo O
 We. the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney fog the past IS years. Toledo. O.
 and believe him perfectly honorable In all business transactions. and fiu ancially able to carry out any obliga tons made by his firm. Walding, Kin nan & Marvin. Wholesale aruggists O
 Halls Caarrh cure ls taken intern. ally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle Sold by an druggists
 Take Halls Family Puls for consu- patiion.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
CORDOVA RAY IS
 THROWN INTO KNESs

Througn an order issued by Lighthouse Inspector Hankinson Of Ketchikan, the range lights on Spike Island known as Orca Inlet range lights, and the range lights on Flemming Spit, known as odiak Channel range lights, were perman- ently discontinued on Dec. a1.
 Gunwald Ohm was the man in charge of these post lights and it was to him that the official edict was issued which will practically throw the entire Cordova Bay fin darkness, the single exception being the North Island Rock light, This Is Co be continued but will be in charge of another keeper,
 Referring to the matter, the Cor dova Alaskan enters the following protest:
 By what mode Of reasoning the above decision was arrived at, the people along this coast are unable to understand, but the action seems to be in keeping with many other absurd departmental orders. Little or no regard seems to be shown for the safety of vessels or passengers, and instead of increasing the num- Der of lights the policy of the light house service seems to be to dis continue the few that are now burn ing
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
ADDED EVIDENCE OF
 TESLIN GOLD STRIKE

some new testimony has been ad- ded to the report of geld discoveries at the head of Teslin lake. Chas. Goldstelu of Juneau is In receipt of a letter from wilhAm Johnson, an Indian of AtlIn, B. C., under date of Dec, 2s. last, in which he tells of a big strike of placer gold at the head of Tesliu lake. Johnson says In part:
 But one thing I tell you. l guess we never go over to Juneau next summer, because Indians find a big gold at head of Teslin lake five creeks, and John Tom has got a claim on the creek, and all we families got claims on the creeks; myself also got a claim, and besides all of us, every Indian got a claim
 Johnson goes on to state that he wants to sell claim on Silver creek, Johnson creek or Trout creek, and on Moose creek; and John Tom also wants to sell his claims. He adds that he and the other Indian claim owners are going back to Teslin lake in February in- stead of the Spring time, as is their usual custom.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Win Make No Mistake h You
 Follow This Advice.

You VIII Make No Mistake u You
 Follow This Advice.
 Never neglect your Kidneys.
 If you have pain in the back, urinary disorders, dizziness and nervousness, It's time to act and no time to experiment. These are frequently symptoms of kidney trouble, and S remedy which is recommended for the Kidneys should be taken in time.
 Doans Kidney Pills are a good remedy to use. It has acted effect lively in many cases In this vicinity
 Can Alaskan residents demand further proof than the following tss- timouial?
 E. G. Beaumont, 635 e st., Eureka, Cal, says: For a long time had bad case of kidney and bladder trouble. The kidney secret ions were too frequent in passage and I suffered a great deal from backache that was especially severe at night. I applied plasters to my back and used other remedies, but without receiving any noticeable benefit. Happening to see an ar ticle in the papers about Dosns Kidney Pills, I procured the rem edy. I began using 1t and in a short time my kidneys were restor- cd to a normal condition. I have used five boxes of Doans Kidney Pills and can say that I am cured. As I did not take any other remedy at the same time, I give the full credit for my cure to Deans Kidney Pills"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buff falo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
CONGRESS- TO REMEMBER
 THE HONORED DEAD

Washington, Jan. lS-On Feb. l., com ress will devote part of the day to memorial services iu honor of former vlce-president sherman
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
onIy one asRoMo euINlNg'

Tat Is LAXATIVE PROMO oUININE Look for the signature of D. W. GROVE. Used the World over Co Cure a Cold iu One Day. 2se
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Christian Science Service will be held Sunday at S:OO D m. in the Alaskan building.
 Subject. Life"
 The public is welcome.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
SCIENCE PREVENTS sAuDNEss.
The Fatal Geru, and Its Remedy Nov
 Fuctu or science.

DC AAaA NNA AAA anu AH7
 Fucts Of science.
 It Is the rarest thing ln the word Co a mar to be necessarily bald. No s whose hair Is not dead at the roots n-. be bald if he will use Newbro's Hrr" eide, the new scalp autlsepuc. Her ,ide destroys the germ that cuts tac E. 5H at inc root; and cleans the scaI1 lardruff and leaves lt In a pcrf- healthy condition. hi~, Mannott. in Maryland Block, Butte, Mont, was tirely bald. In less than a m1r.h IU eide had removed the enemies ol growth. and nature did It's wor eriEg his head with thick hai- ~0 lcnE, and in six weeks he had .... suit of hair. Sold by leading 5r1TE Send lOc. in stamps for sahgIs .a HerpIcide Go. Detroit Mich.
 cvAsugs 'ius;Sv TUlosdS 'lliIa mM
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The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18

Morning Service, II a. m. Subject. Whose Fault Was It?'' Sunday School 12 NJ. Mems Sunday Evening Club, 8 D. m.
 Subject. "A Big Fight 70 Everybody is invited.
 W. W. Batcheller, Minister.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
SUNDAY NIGHT

The Fall of Troy--tbe most spec tacular and magnificent film in the worId-with two other good ones.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-18
SATURDAY NIGHT
 AT THE MOVIES

Langford and Macvea prize fight, 90 rounds; and Chamus OBrien iu two reels. Very good.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-05-22
Lose Revenue on Diamonds.

In lS92, with the rate on din
monds 10 per cent. the imports were
S12,SS2, 600, and the revenue col
loctod was s1.23S,0O0. In 1895.
with the rate % per cent, the i'm
ports we're s4.7e5,OOO, and the
revenue 1904. goo, In 1896 the rate
vas - per cent. the imports were
S6,79t ,000. and the revenue collect
cd Si,0aG coo II was even worse
In 1891 when, with the duty still -
Ter cent, the imports were only So
69S.000. and the revenue s41s,0o0.
In contrast with these figures
when. in 1899, the duty on diamonds
was again reduced to 10 per cent,
and the tariff was removed from un-
cut stones. the imports rose 10 SIT
coo, ea0 AT the present time. still
" th the 10 per cent duty, the i'm
9orts amount TO about $4,000. 600.
Therefore the claim CT the Demo-
cratic leaders that the proposed
hisher duty on diamonds VIII mean
an Increase in revenue On that
schedule, is not founded on fact, ac-
ccrdng to the diamond merchants.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-05-22
Senate Commission Sends Back to
House Report on the Board
man-Hennerby Contest.
TWO COUNTIES ARE AFFECTED
Summons Are Issued to County
Clerks to Return to Spring
field With the Ballots.

Springfield, H., MAY 21.-Con-
forming to the direction of the
House and sending back to it the re-
port on the Boardman- Hennerby con-
test, the election commission late to-
day made its plan for reeounting the
ballots in both Dupase and vii,
counties.
Summons We're issued directing
the county clerks OF both counties to
return here with the ballot cast n.
the special election in those districts
II is likely that the subcommittee
will oppose the Dupage ease, that up
wards one hundred students voted
Illegally at Napersyille.
Representative Buis plans To sum
mon the entire student body OF the
Napersyille college to appear before
me Senate commission
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-05-22
Call Attitude an Insult.

Tokyo, May 2l.-The Yorodzu
cCreidets Governor Johnson's atti-
tude as an insult to Japan. which,
II says has always manifested good
viii and has 70 unfairly restricted
emigration. The paper expresses
the hope that a protest will be
lodged against the alien land owner
ship bill recently signed by the Gov
9rnor oil Arizona
Arthur Bailey-Blanchard, secre-
tary of the United States Embassy,
visited Baron Noboaki Maxine. the
Japanese foreign minister today
and reiterated the determination or
the United States government to ex-
art every effort TO find a friendly
and satisfactory solution of the
question. He emphasized the fact
that it was California and not an
American question and thanked the
japanese. government for its friend
iiness and tor its attempts to re-
train the eXcitahle public OF Japan