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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
pRlsoNER HANes AIMsELF

Leadville, Colo, Aug. 8. John Som
plasld, alias Joseph Stein, alias JOS
eph Webber, under Arrest here charg-
ed with swindling banks at Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, hanged himself in
jail last night. He tied two neckties
together making a cord which he fast
ened to the bars of his cell window.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
WILL CALL ON TROOPS

Superior, wis, Aug. S.-The strike
situation in Superior has reached the
point where Mayor Konkel has threat
ened to ask Governor McGovern Of
Wisconsin to order cut troops TO
prevent disorder and protect life and
property.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
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Washington, Aug. ssenate An.
nouncement was made of the death of
Senator Johnston Of Alabama and adj
journment out Of respect for his mem
ory was taken at 1907 p. m. until
noon Saturday
James E. Emery Of National Asso-
citation Of Manufacturers continued
his testimony before lobby inyestigat-
ing committee
House; Considered miscellaneous
bill.
Representative Rodenberry's resig-
nation as a member Of house lobby
investigating committee was accepted
and Speaker Clark appointed Repre-
sentative Ferris, Of Oklahoma.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
poETEss ACQUITTED Or MURDER

News Egan, France, Aug. S.-Mad-
anne Alice Crespy, poetess, whose.
trial for the murder Of Able Chas-
saing, priest on January 10 last,
has been going On for several days,
was today acquitted by the jury Of
the Assize court
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
MUCH COPPER ON HAND

New York, Aug. S.-The statement
Of the Copper Producers association
for July shows an increase in stocks
on hand Of 69O,SSs pounds compared
with the previous month.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08
TroubIe smoothed over

Douglas, Ariz, Aug. S.-The trouble
reported yesterday between Governor
Jose Maytorena and members Of the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-08

Continued on Page Five)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
PISTOL DUEL OCCURS
ON ATHENS STREET
Tom McLemOre Probably
Fatally Wounded in the
Affray

Athens, May 25-(special)- Me-
Lemore lies at his home In West Athens
with two pistol balls in his body and in
a dangerous condition as a result of a
street fight in this place last night be-
tween him and w. B. Norwood, a prom
inent contractor, and Norwood's two sons,
VIII and Joe,
The row was started late in the after
noon uptown and arose over some mislin-
derstanding about a painting contract
given by McLemore to viii Norwood.
They all reside in the same section of
town and late in the evening. they met
and general fight resulted. Pistols were
brought into play. Norwood was shot in
the arm and McLemore was dangerously
shot, two balls entering his breast, one
passing through his right lung. and has
never been located. The other was cut
out of his back. One shot was fired by
Joe Norwood a lad about Ii, who wrested
the pistol from the hand of McLemore,
and, it is alleged, fired into his body.
Who fired the other shot is not definitely
known.
Norwood and his two boys are in Jail
awaiting the outcome of the wounds Of
McLemore whom the physicians CLAIM, Is
In a dangerous condition. MeLemore ha ;
been living here for a year or so and is
a man of some means. Norwood is one
of the leading contractors here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
IMPROVEMENT ORDNANCE NO. z1o.c

An ordinance provide for certain Improvements on
twelfth @ avenue, north. from Twenty fourth street
10 thirty second street and at street intersections
between said points. =
Section l. That smooth finished hydraulic cement
inches thick shall be constructed on that portion
oi the roadway next to the curbs on both sides
Twsny fourth street to the property line Of
as street M and next to the curbs to the
streets between the absve named points provided
that between the east and property lines Of
south curb from the west line Of Thirty frst alley
70 the west curb line Of Thirty second street and
the south curb line Of Twelfth avenue to the south
PROPERTY line Of Twelfth avenue. and across all alley
gutter paving shall not be constructed. same being
That the roadway fencept cutters, on Tv.,,tb
svenue north. from the vest properly line oi
Twenty fourth street TO the east property line oi
ery Inc AT street intersections between said points
shai, be paved with a bltauen and stone concrete
paving on Ave ,5l inch hydraulic cement con.
crete foundation; and provided that the following
described , med area shall not be paved with bitumei
and stone concrete paving. but shall be paved witt
hydraulic cement concrete.
hsn.ing At point on the south property line
o. me west track Of the Birminsham Railway Light
a.a ho"er eompany on Twenty fourth street: thence
sssteiy along said south property line 10 pol
y inches east Of the east rail Of the east iracs
Company nnssm hanes ha'lsay way lsh, and Power
anu Is Inches east and south from said east raj
" wv 'hu VI Ne 'ufVe nllo twelfth
continuing easterly IS inches south from and ns,,l
ie. 70 me south rail- Of the south track Of the Biz
mlngham Railway. Light and Power con,pany on
twelfth avenue to the east line Of Thirty secon
street; thence northeriy along said east line 10
point - inches north Of the north rail OF ,ne
hor'h nor rack oi said Birmingham Railway Iigni
and rover COMPANY: thence westerly parallel 10 and
Is inches north of said north rail 10 the esst
Ing, Inc of Twenty fourth street thence southery par,
i,ns,, siie TO ana Is inches north and west Of lii.
north and west rail Of said Birmingham Rail.
way Light and Power company to the point Of
beginning w ''' u
See 3 That sa,d im,,ova,,a,,. -,
sccofdsnce &c win the established grades on Me il
the onlce of the riy engineer for said portions ri
said highways and according to full details draw.
ngs plans specifications and surveys Of such worn
and srimates which shall he pteparet nv tbs
city engineer early practicable and pIaced h,
him on file in his Office In the city hall not lat te,
taaa one week pfier 10 the date named In sectior
on ms oriinfncewher property owners who ma,
be anect7d by said Improvements may see and ex.
anime the same - f -
See. j. That the cost Of constructing said in,
poIfme'rs shalt be assessed against the prop, -
aounns on tl,e portions o. the highways so i'm
"a, Thar the cost II all Improvements at or upol
street. avenue or alley intersections shall he a..
sessed against the lots y parcels Of land abuttina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
CITY ORDINANCES

-
westward to point on the west line Of Sixteenth
street 125 feet south of Thirteenth avenue: thence
8 t. feet soh DSas OF o III
southwestward in straight line to point 2S6 feet
teenth street. thence southward and parallel with
Thirteenth street to Twelfth avenue; thence west west
Of Twelfth avenue and Twelfth alley thence in a
straight line to point on the east line Of Twelfth
south south along Twelsh street to the south line q
fountain avenue; thence eastward along the south
in in Straight @ line to the eeasr Of Kelley avenue $50
straight line to point 444 feet west OF Thirteenth
street and llo feet north Of Oak street; thence
south line OF Oak street: thence eastward along the
south line Of Oak street to point 100 feet west
straight line to point ~ feet south Of Oak sirest
and so feet west Of Thirteenth street thence east
ward and parallel with Kirkland avenue 30 feet TO
Thirteenth street. thence southward 10 me center Of
Kirkland avenue aud Tlrrteenh street thence south
ley 30S feet south Of Kirkland avenue thence west
Haed ae o. fna wp aey S hesee mo%rd along he
line OF Twelfth alley 90 feet thence westward
Twelfth street 400 feet north of Tenth avenue /:
thence soltwestward in straight line to point
Of Twelfth street thence westward to the south
east corner of Tenth ayenne and Eleventh alley
ham Southern railroad right of at point so
feet southeastward OF The center OF Eleventh
thence norwestward along the center line Of said
right OF to the center of Eleventh street; thence
sOntiIwnrd along Eleventh street to point the
west line said Eleventh street 160 feet north Of
Ninth avenue; thence southwesward in straight
line a point the south line OF Ninth
nue $50 feet east of Ninth street; thence south
westward III straight line to the Of Eighth
alley at point 1875 feet east Of Ninth street thence
southwestward in straight line TO point on the
center line OF Ninth north of Eighth
avenue thence south along Ninth street to Eighth
avenue thence westward along Eighth avenue 10
the east line Of Walker street: thence soufhwsrd
along Walker street TO Intersection with the ca It
line Seventh street. II extended northward thence
souihward along the east line of Seventh street II
extended. 10 the point Of beginning
Sec 2 That this board VIII meet at the council
chamber in the city hall IN said city on the sth day
Of June. 1919. at y. TO hear any objections
remonsi RANGES protests that may be made against
the making of said amendment. or against said
ordinance amended or anything herein contained
and at said time and place saja amended ordI.
nance VIII be duly confirmed. amended modified Of
foscnded.
Approved May II, 1913.
{. EXlM President
Board Of Commissioners
A o LANE, Commissioned
JAMES WEATHERLY. Com
Attest: II. :. RYAIi. City Clerk.
Age Herald. May 1926 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
IMPRoVFMFNT ORDINANCE NO. 75o.c

Attests n =. nj 49, w SiSiN
Age Herald May 20. 1919.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 750-c
ordinance to provide wide t9r certain ssle m bs
line Of lot a block 49, West End survey survey. and
street Sf tse PosTS Of
the city of Birmingham as follows;
.,ens e south side Of steiner avenue from the
west curb line Of Elyton street to the west line Of
Win cement combined curb and gutter and the gut
ters paved with cement concrete for width Of
That the sidewalk along the south side Of Steiner
avenue between the above named points alley cross
sbFsli he paved with hydraulic cement concrete fol
d width Of four a feet.
accordance with the established grades on file in
The Office Of the city engineer for said portions Of
nss pians specifications and surveys of said worn
and estimates which shall be prepared by the city
pslnesr g es s as in his Office in the city hall not tt
than one week prior to the date named In section
may be affected by said Improvements mas see and
eSse,"e sen That the cost of constructing said i'm
prorenents shall be assessed against the property
abutins the portions Of the highways so improved
ta) That the cost of all improvements At or upon
street. avenue or alley intersections shall Pe as
said highways 50 intersecting for one-hat oiocf
tbI That the cost of sidewalk improvements or
street and avenue corners shall be assessed asas
the lots ahuins on or nearest 70 sala
the intersection of any alley with street or aven'
or other highway shall be assessed In fair propot-
tion against the respective lots or parcels OF lane
abutting cornering on the alley at such inter
section.
tcj That no assessment shall exceed the cost o.
such improvement, the increased value OF sucf
property, by Of the special benefits derived
from such Improvements
tdl That the cost Of improving between the tracks
and the rails of the tracks and Is inches ON eacl
side of the tracks. of street, electric or any
other railroad, including switches and turnouts
shall be paid by the owners of such railroad ano
shall be assessed against and be lien upon sale
railroad and the property connected herewith, and
fair and Just proportion Of the cost OF the drain
age improvements shall be assessed against and be
lien each street. electric or other railroad or
the highways or rights Of way drained by such
drains sewers: and nothing herein contained
shall be construed relieve any such railroad Of
its obligation In the matter of street improve
ments
Sec. L. That the estimated cost Of said improve
ments is $4,000. and that the Board of Commits
the council chamber of the city hall at o'clock
p. hear any objections. remonsrances or pro-
tests that may be made against said improve
ments, the of making the same or the
material to be used.
Approved. May II. 1913.
c. EXUM. President.
Board Commissioners.
A. o. LANE Commissioner
JAMES WEATHERLY. Com
Attest: H. S. RYALI. City Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
CITY ORDINANCES


on said highways so intersecting for one-haf block
in each direction.
lb1 That no assessment shall exceed the of
such Improvement the increased value Of such
property by reason Of the special benefits derived
from such Improvements.
fc1 That the cost Of improving between The tracks
and the rails Of the tracks and IS inches on each
side of the tracks Of any street. electric any
other railroad including switches and tanouts shdl
he paid BY the Of such railroad and shall
be assessed against and be lien upon said rail-
road and the property connected herewith. and Il
fair and lust proportion Of The Of lie drainage
improvements shall be assessed against and be ID
lian m each street electric other railroad IN
fhe highways or rights OF way drained by such
drains or sewers: and nothing herein contained
shall he construed TO relieve any such railroad n lis
obligations in the matter of street Improvements.
Sec { That the estimated cost Of said improve
ments is sa5 900. and that the BOARD Of Commits
sioners will, meet on the 9th day Of June. la13. AZ
the council chamber Of the city. hall AZ o'clock.
D M, TO hear any objections rernonsirauces pro
tests that may he made against said improvements.
the manner OF making the same. or the material
TO be used
Approved May Il. 1als
c. ExUM President
Board Of Commission
A. o. LANE. Commissioner.
JAMES WEATHERLY. Com
Attest: H. $. RYALL, city, Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
Smallpox Scare Erroneous

LyerY, Ca, May 2o.-tSpeciaI.l-Cons
cradle excitement was created here this
week when it was reported that one OF
Lyery's merchants A. NJ. Barker, had
broken out with a well developed ease
of small poX. The report, however. proved
to be unfounded, Mr.. Barker having been
poisoned with poison oak and sho, make
while working in his cantelonpe patch
near Holland, a few days ago, it is
said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
A Curious Question

In the many discussions, public and pri-
yate. which have been occasioned by the
recent statement of Secretary Redtield OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
Copious Rains in Lyerly

Lyerly. Ga, May 25.-(Spee The
splendid rains which have Z, this
week have greatly improved the crop con-
dition in this section Before the rain
There was much complaint about poor
stands of cotton and corn. but now me
seeds are sprouting and it Is believed that
good stands will be had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26

Board of tommlssi0ners
a o LANE, Commissioner
JAMES wEATHERLY Com
Attest: H. s RYAI.i. City Clerk
Age Herald. May 1926. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-26
YOUNG MAN ACCUSED
|OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Buster Owens Lodged in Jail at
Huntsville Charged With Hold
ing Up Victim

Huntsville May 25.-(Special.)- )-Buster
Owens young man of Abingdon viii
lage, was arrested and lodged in jail last
night on charge of highway robbery.
man named Holder is his alleged vic
tim. Holder was relieved of SIS in money
a gold watch. fountain pen, stick pin,
pocket knife and ether articles Of small
er value. owens was arrested several
months ago on suspicion of being con-
cerned in the robbery of the postoffice
at Chase, Ala, but this charge was later
dismissed.
| The Elks' bazar, which has been In
progress in the basement of the Elks'
building during the last week, closed Sat-
urday night. The affair was successful
socially and financially and rearly ev-
erything in stock was sold out on the last
night
A long forward step in the improve
| ment of the breed OF hogs in northern
Alabama was taken Saturday, when the
| Berkshire breeders held meeting and
organized the Tennessee Valley Berkshire
lassociation. The organization represents
six counties. each of which will have +,
vice president and director. Clarendon
Davis was elected president: W. "
Garth vice president and e. r. Matthew
secretary and treasurer. w. E Lester
| was elected vice president for JaclSso,
county, Mr.. Rebrnan for Lawrence cdha.
ty. and J. T. Walker for Limestone Al
of the hogs sold by the members will b,
| marketed through the assocfati ton on :
basis of 10 per cent.
The commencement sermon for the But
Ter school was preached by. the Rev G,
w. Read of f;adsden this morning in tn,
! First Methodist church The closing eN
lercises OF the school will be held durins
the first part of the week
| Relatives in Huntsville have receive,
news of the marriage of Frank j. Mas
| tin of this city and Miss Odessa Rite
! nour of Oklahoma City. Mr.. Matthews Is
a son Of the late r. r. Matthews. wine
was city clerk of huntsville many years
lie ana his bride have gone 70 Kansas
irity to live
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13

NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND
FOR ORMSBY COUNTY
The State of Nevada, ex rel.
John Sparks. w. G. Douglass.
and d. M. Ryan, constituting
the Board of Bank Commits
s%ioners of the State of Nevada
Plaintiffs.
The State Bank and Trust
a corporation, T. B.
Hickey, ct al.
Defendants.
Application having heretofore been
made to the above-entitled court for
tan order. adjudging and decreeing the
sum of thirty-hve hundred C350O dol
liars. less seven hundred (7OO) dollars.
lor twenty eight hundred (2S00) dol
the claim of Douglas County,
4NSN dbd a SpVtidl dCpoSlt' 81 PlNiSiiSh
claim.
Notice is hereby given by the Court
to all parties interested or concerned,
that the hearing of said application
is set by the Court to be heard on the
9TH day of June. at the Court House
at the hour of ten o'clock A. NJ. of
said day. or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be taken up by the said
Court, and counsel can be heard.
And all parties interested in said
are hereby ordered to show
cause on said date and at said hour,
why said application should not be
Granted.
It is further ordered that notice
hereof be given by publication for a
period Of fifteen days in the Carson
City Daily Appeal, a newspaper
printed and published in Carson City,
Nevada, preceding the hearing Of said
application.
Dated this Goth day Of May, 1913.
FRANK P. LANGAN,
District Judge.
Date OF first publication, May p. 1913
Get the. habit go to the ''ranh
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13
BUTTER

The law requires that the weight of
a package or rool of butter be printed
on the wrappers. The Appeal is pre-
pared to print your wrappers in &C
cordance with law and in a neat and
artistic amer Any quantity; any
size. Prices reasonable. Bring in or
phone your order.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13
Fresh vegetables of all kinds re-
ceived every Monday evening at the
Bon Ton Candy Store.

The Sacramento Saloon, South Car
son Street, has good beer-the kind
you like-Fredericksburg Try it and
if you like it, which you will, drink
some.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13

Charley Fvus is still at tn. 81 :
ramento Saloon on South Carson
Street, and is serving the best in the
line of Liquors. Call in and see him,
and while there ask for some of that
good Fredericksburg Beer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13

Call on Charley Evans IT the Sac
ramento Saloon on Suoth Carson Car
son Street. All kinds Of good things
to drink are preporely served.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-13

Fresh goods being received at the
BON TON Candy Store all the time.
Call in or phone your order.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01

Cpeiousas. La, Sept. 18th. 1918.
To the Honorable President q d d
Members Of the Police Jury, of the
Parish OF st. Landry, La.
Gentlemen:
We, your committee, appointed at the
regular meeting of date, Sept. LIST. 1913,
TO frame 2 budget OF expenses required
for the Parish of St. Landry for the
year 1914, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing budget which we recommend
for adoption, to-wit:
Budget Parish Of st. Landry, Year
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01
800 RWard, 800

The readers of this paper will
be pleased 20 learn that there is
at least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh be
ing a constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternallv, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its
work. The pr~oprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address f. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toieeo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75e.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constitution
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01
Saturday, Nov. 8, 1913.
Notice.

The subscribers of the st. Lam
dry Clarion who have receipts
from one, Paul d'0rsennen. are
requested to sead in their re-
ceipts so that they can obtain
credit.
The Clarion wishes to make
good every subscription given to
d'Orsennen, and its management
would especially appreciate it II
the persons who have subscribed
through this solicitor, would send
their receipts as early as IS con-
venient.
YVES ANDREPONT,
Business Manager.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01

Isy@ VIRTUE Of d writ ofsseizIre and sale is.
sueG ont Of the 18TH Judicial u1strfc
Court Of Louisiana In and for the Parish OF
St.landfy. in the above entitled andaum.
fered suit, and to me directed. | have seized
and will offer for sale, for cash, at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder,
at the front door OF the Court House OF
st. Landry Parish at 0pelousas, La, on
Saturday, Nov. 8, 1919,
at II o'cieeka. m. the following described
property, tosyit:
4 certain lot of ground situated in the
town Of O~peionsas, ! a., having Fifty
Five feet front on LoTnDardy street, by
tjne Hundred and Twenty feet deep more
or less, bounded north by Cora Pumpkins
ct al, south by heirs or estate or Ellen Bar
nett or lot No. 1871 Of said city. sxestsby
Il mbardy street, and east by Abraham
washington. said lot acquired ny 7enlor
from VIM. Lunipkins ct al, see act No 603s9
J-4-p-4e9St Landry 1les.
Terms Cash, to pay and satisfy the sum
of FIVE Hundred anu Sixteen and 61-Iu0
dollars.
M. E. SWORDS,
sner1r Of the Parish otst. LanarY.
oct A ST
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01
SHERIFF,s SALE.
GHAs. F. BoAGSI
VS..
JACQUES DONATE

No. 1852, 18th Judicial Distrtct court, Par
fsh OF ST. landry. La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01

There is Only one .BRoNo QUTNINg7 That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUTNINE
Look for signature d E. w. GROVE on every box. Cnrcsa Goldf One Day. Ee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01
QUIHIHE AND IRON THE MOST
EEFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic Combines both
In Tasteless form. The Cuinine drives
ous Malaria and the Iron builds up
the System. For Adults and
Chi4dren.

You know what You are taking when
d take GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, recognized for 80 years through
ext fhe South as the standard Malaria,
Chill and Fever Remedy and General
strengthening Tonic. Tt is as strong as
the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not
taste the bitter because the ingredients
do not dissolve III the mouth but do dis
solve readily IN the acids of the stomach.
Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean
it. SOC.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-11-01

No. 1882. Civil Docket, Sixteenth Judicial
District Court, Parish Of st. Landry. La.