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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
FIRST INFORMATION.
ON EUROPEAN TRIP.
Senator Fletcher Briefly Ex-
plains Some Features
NEEDS OF FARMERS
Believes Special Kind of Bank Should
Be Authorized to Care for De-
mands Made on 1t BY
Farmers
ny @. ID. STEWART

Washington. August l5.-( (Speeial) )-Sen-
ator Fletcher of Florida in a recent
speech in the Senate in connection with
a bill introduced by himself to provide
for the establishment, operation. manage
ment and control of a national rural bank
ing system in the United States, and for
other purposes, for the first time gave
to the public some of the Information OBJ
talned by the commission appointed by the
Southern Commercial congress, of which
Senator Fletcher is president. obtained in
Europe on their recent trip TO study rural
credits.
After discussion of the merits of the
proposed administration currency reform
bill, which Senator Fletcher approves, but
which he does not believe goes far enough
for the relief of the farmers, and descrlb-
ing the rapidly proportionate decrease in
the agricultural pursuits of the United
States as compared with other industry,
Senator Fletcher said:
Two Theories Advanced
''There seem to be two theories advo-
thinkers, respectively:
Mr. David Lubn contends the far
mer is
Behind the times in the United States
because he has no cash, no open
account. Give him that and he will have
the rest. 1t therefore follows that the
American commission should first of all
find out why the European farmer has
cash, has open accounts, and why the
American farmer has not Having found
out the why, it will be easy enough for
the American farmer to build up the
structure he should have so as to adapt
himself to the needs of the twentieth
century and in conformity with the pro-
gressive modes in operation in the United
States in all other fields of activity
Sir Horace Plunkett the Irish econo-
mist and publicist, says:
Il hold strongly that until farmers fall
into line with the economic system of
your and our countries by organizing their
business they cannot themselves know
the character of the security they have to
offer, and therefore will not have credit
to get cash adequate for their require
ments.'
Senator Fletcher then described the rev
olution in the farming conditions of Ire
land which took place after certain re-
forms had been introduced.
He said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16

The real progressive spirit has at last
arrived in Birmingham. No more VIII
the whilom individual of pistol toting
tendencies "crack" down on his enemies
from behind If Judge II. b. Abernethy
has anv saw in the matter. Not only
from the judicial bench has Judge Aber-
nethy deplored the cowardly tendency OIL
shooting a brother man, but off the bench
he has assumed the roll of the mission
airy in enlightenng the coming genera
tion that fisticuffs is more wholesome
way of settling disputes than increasing
the weight of an adversary by filing
him full of lead.
This new phase in the character OF the
good humoured philosopher of the COM
mon pleas court was only discovered last
evening at the abrupt conclusion OF
championship battle between Stacey,
tow head youngster of 10 years ana
Barney, a rotund little chap of adven-
turous summers. The battle was termi-
mated by the sudden appearance of Mount
ed Police Hudnall and Mehaffey.
In referring to the battle the account
of Officer Hudnall is called into the story.
Mr.. Hudnall, who investigated stated that
q great rivalry existed between Stacey,
whose name is otherwise unknown, and
Barney, whose name is also otherwise
unknown TO Messers Hudnall and Mehaf-
fey, over the affections of certain young
lady of 7 or years. whose name Is kept
out of this story by mutual consent OF
all parties concerned. This little blonde
for she was a blonde blue-eyed little tot
Is the relgning belle In and about Capi-
tol park. Her coquetries with Stacey and
Barney had caused the venom of hatred
to bite deep into their marrow. They
We're both out for blood
Now Stacey 1t seems had for some time
been spending much time In the Athletic
club practicng. with boxing clubs and was
quite an adept for a youngster. Barney
on tbs other hand was too fat to care
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
REAL WAY
TO SETTLE DIFFICULTIES
BY RICHARD f. LUssIER

much about boxing and his spare mo-
ments We're mostly day dreams Of the
fair little peach that dangled temptingly
Just out of his reach. However to make
long story short, Stacey met Barney
the other day and spoke disparagingly OF
Barney's general appearance and in re-
turn Barney caromed good SIZED por-
ton of cobblestone off Staceys Uranium.
This was disconcerting to say the least,
and provoked a lot of comment by the
adherents of both Stacey and Barney. In
fact Barney by ''beaning' Stacey ac-
quired the reputation of being bad
guy In the various gangs about Capt.
to park Barney would stroll nonchal-
antly by and there was none to say him
nay and with his lady fair he was
'around here as the muckers at Five
Points have it, This, however, could not
last forever for Stacey was bent on re-
venge.
Barney also was growing of what he
would do to Stacey If he met him again
and in and about Capitol park the situa-
ton was tense as it was whispered that
Barney had rusty knife and stacey had
small .22 calibre owlhead. 1t was IN
this situation that Judge II. b, Abernethy
star ted his missionary work against gun
play and miscellaneous carving. He met
the boys and told all the kids about Capt.
tol park that there was only one way to
settle the matter and that was to fight
with bare fists. He warned the kiddies
that If he heard any more talk of rough
stuff he would send them to East Lake.
"Go out there and mix it up, boys he
said. land you will both feel better when
II is over
This advice coming from Judge Aber-
nethy was almost instantaneous in It's
effect for Stacey and Barney with their
respective gangs repaired to the left OF
the Confederate monument In Capitol
park and after few acrimonious remarks
began a most sanguinary combat The
| fight began about $3.50 o'clock last night
and attracted lot of attention--so much
In fact that Professor Memoli wondered
what was the counter attraction to his
| delightful music
Stacey with his previous knowledge ol
! boxing and his longer reach was easily
the master of Barney and proceeded tc
massage Barney's round contenance with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16

of applicants We're successful in the
July examination than at any previous
one. Those who passed were: T. }.
Dowell Montgomery; T. j. Reynolds,
Bessemer; L. w. Percy, Birmingham;
w. II. Blanton. Huntsville; J. r. Adams,
Birmingham; J.. s. Baker Fort Payne;
%. w. Underwood, Jr., Birmingham; W.
M. Spencer. Gallon; Fl. A. Ferreli
Scale; Hugh Caffey. Mobile; T. W. Pal
mer. Jr., Columbiana; J. A. Walker
Alexander City; j. J. Speight, Clayton;
A. r. Stewart Columbiana; J. ..
Holmes, Birmingham; W.. IL, White
MOBILIZE w r. Tumlin Birmingham;
H. II Rosenthal. Birmingham; c. g.
Taul Birmingham: j. N. Mullins, Tat
lassee: f. b. Embry, Ashville; L. L.
Savon, Columbiana; IL. l.. Anderton,
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
BIRMINGHAM BOYS
PASS BAR EXAMS.
Out of % Successful Candi-
dates 1-3 Hail From
Magic City

Montgomery, August 15.-tSpecial)
Oscar w. Underwood. Jr.. of Birming
ham, son of Congressman Underwood,
was a successful apNlicant in the legal
examinations held in July by the state
board of legal examiners. Twenty
three out of twenty-six applicants We're
successful in. the examinations, and will
be given license to practice law in this
state. Leroy w. Percy, son of Walker
Percy of Birmingham and Thomas W..
Palmer, Jr.. son of DR. Thomas W. Pal
mer of Montevallo were successful ap-
plicants. Thomas q. knight of Green's
boro. chairman of the board OF exam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
MAY Increase Rates

Washington, August 15-Increases In
freight rates on canteloupes from Kan
sas, New Mexico and Colorado to east
ern markets. proposed by the Santa Fe
railroad, have been suspended by the In
terstate commerce commission until De-
cember IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
Skirtmakers Arrested

St Louis, August 15.-Several striking
girl skirtmakers on picket duty were arr
rested in front of a clothing manufactur-
ing establishment today on a charge of
disturbing the peace. They declared that
policeman said, You'll be treated like
in Russia; you'll be tortured and your
tongues cut out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
Campaign Bearing Fruit

Admission, August Special 1.-The
campaign inaugurated by the Chamber CT
Commerce some time ago to make Annis-
ton the headquarters for the travelling
men of the south Is bearing fruit accord
ing to l.. c. Watson. secretary of the
commercial body. who says that several
families will move to the city by the time
the c,ty's schools and colleges open this
fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
To Thank United States

Buenos Ayres, August 15.-Senior Don
Benito vilianueva. head of the special mis-
sion which will go to Washington to thank
the United States government for its par
ticipation in Argentine's centennial cele-
bration, leaves here in September. He
will visit the Panama canal before going
70 washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
Raises Fine Cotton

Anston, August Especially Edward
Fulmer, who operates Knollwood farm,
near here, was In the city Friday exhib-
iting a specimen of fine, long staple cot
ton. He says he will raise ten bales Of
this cotton on 12 acre tract this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
Parliament Prorogued

London. August 15.-Brtish parliament
was prorogned today and Will not again
convene until next year unless something
happens. The Kings speech as read in
the house of lords was colorless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST
AROUND SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, August 15.--(Special.)-T
Talladega county Masonic conference will
hold It's meeting this year with the lodge
at Lincoln.
heavy rain fell here last night that
viii be of great benefit to the crops in
this section.
The applicants for the postoffce at this
place are becoming active In trying to IN
terest their friends In their cause. The
appointment will not likely be made for
some months yet. as the term OF the press
ent incumbent does not expire until next
year. Those who are considered as appli-
capts for the place SO far are NJ w,
Peace. w j. Mcleod, Randolph st. John
and S. ID. Castlemafl,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
CLOVES DON'T FOOL
THESE INSPECTORS

Trenton, N. j., April 1S.-The
o!d, reliable inhalation method Of
determining whether a person 10 ao'
stemious has been adopted BY the
Pennsylvania railroad In regard tO
its employees, especially engineers.
INSPECTORS known as "human test
ing machines have been appointed
They are adopts in the art OF discoV-
ering whether man has been drink
ing whiskey, even under thick dis
;,uise of cloves. The process Is prim-
itiye. 1t consists simply of the test
ing machine getting to leeward o.
TIE suspected drinker and makin;;
him breathe hard. A man whose
breath makes an inspector gas.'
Whew!" is poured back into the
bottle Rg,vatively; that is, he Is
discharged. The new test is being
tried in Morrsville yards, just across
the river from here. "By and by"
said one Of the men laid OF because
LIQUOR was detected on his BREATH
I'VE fellows will have to come to
work after q perfumed bath. And
goodbye to the man who has just
rad bay rum used on bis face BY
barber!"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18

The following ohicers OF tn
Grand Lodge, Independent Order Vt
Odd Fellows. were elected at Palat'
IA for the coming year:
Grand MASTER. w. Blanding, OF
Gainesville.
Deputy Grand Master-M. N. Lit
tie, OF Ocala.
Grand Warden-W. U. Lathrop'
Of Bradcntown.
Grand Secretary-Alonzo NJ
Cushman, of Gainesville.
Grand Treasurer-W. A. Holshous.
or. Of St. Petersburg.
Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodgc-Clcmcnt d. Rinehart
OF Jacksonville.
Grand Master Handing designat'
I'd the appointive officers as follows
Grand Marshal-Charles Frede'
richson, Of Pensacola.
Grand Chaplain. H. Shirah, o'
Tampa.
Grand Conduct0r-O. T. Edwards
II jacksonville.
Grand Guardian-F. r. Hoffman
Of Key West.
Grand Herald-Thomas w. Mills
Ct Palatka.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
DEAD FROM EATING
TRAILING ARBUTUS.

Binghamton, n. Y. April 10
Mrs Jacob Burrhite, of Susquehan-
ma, Pa, is dead, and Otto Kinney OF
the same place is recovering from
what It was at first feared was . ia
tai illness, the result Of their eating
the flowers Of trailing arbutus. Mrs'
Eurrhite and her daughter. with
,Iinney. went to gather arbutus. All
chewed some Of the sweet blossoms
and became Ill, but Miss Burrnltte
was not seriously affected. The
death of Mrs. Burrhite followed q
series of violent convulsions. Kin
rey's life was despaired OF TOT sew
eial hours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
MEMORY PLAYED HIM
'''''' MEAN TRlcy

Flint, Mich, April 17.-Weddins
tells did not ring for Isaiah Drive!
Of Kansas, 76 years old, who came
here to marry Mrs. Eliza NJ. Clark
of Fenton. In applying for a license
he gave all the information asked by
License Clerk Runyan, until 1t came
10 the maiden name Of the bride-to
be; here he failed. Finally he ad'
mitted he was "stumped" and that
he would have to take the train bach
to Fenton and get the information
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
STUOY|NG THE INCOME
TAX PROVISION
Efforts to Have Certain Changes
Made in the Tariff Bill
unavailing.
,p- associated t'resS. ,

Washington, April 1S.-The
Democratic caucus today studied thu
income tax provision under Repre-
sentative Cordell Hull, Of Tennes-
zee. The authors change In
phraseology making fire insurance
policies exempt In computing net in
comes. The constitutionality OF th'
tax will be the principal subject o.
debate when the final discussion
comes; while the Democrats were In
session the Republicans caucused to
determine whether to offer q tariff
program of their own, or an amend
ment to the Democratic bill.
The effort Of Representative Phe-
Ian, of Massachusetts, to have boots
and shoes taken from the free list
was defeated.
The caucus rejected the amend
ment Of Hardwick, Of Georgia. ia
take crude rubber on the free list
and place tax OF ten per cent
thereon. Borland, Of Missouri. tried
unsuccessfully to put manufactured
rubber ON the free list. Chairman
Simmons Of the Senate finance com
Emittee called the Democratic mem
| hors NJ the committee to meet to
r.orrow to further study the bill
No hearings will be granted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
OR, J0HNSOMS CASE
BEING TRIED TODAY
He Il Charged With Being an Ae'
.cessory to the Death Of .
Lakeland Girl.

Barlow, April 1S.-Since the last
report the following cases have been
disposed of In the circuit court:
State vs.. Robert Eures, trespass:
NIT guilty.
State VS.. Robert Hood. assaul,
with intent to murder. He was
found guilty Of assault with intent
+, commit manslaughter and was
fined s. 0 and costs.
State VS.. Jesse Hendrix, assault
With intent to murder; guilty.
State VS.. Fred Gray, utterlhe
forged instrument; not guilty.
State VS.. Tcte Alexander and Ed
Carter, two charges of breaking and
entering; each sentenced to hVe
wears after entering pleas Ct Huil'y
State VS.. James Woodson; inten'
/. break and enter; not guilty.
State w. James Armstrong; muir
ocr; guilty of murder In the SECOND
cesree; to States prison for lie.
The case against ]. R. and Haro'e
Davis has been continued to the fa'
term of the court.
The case against DR.. M. F. Jonh'
son. manslau ghter, will be called 70
day. Deputy Sheriff A. H. wllde'
went to the East Coast to get W. Z
Robinson to serve as State witness
against DR.. johnson and he 10 ex
pccted back this morning. MT
Eobinson is serving a ten years sen
,ence for the same offense that Dr
Johnson Is indicted for.
The criminal docket will Do nm
ished this week. A few days Will D
taken up next week in the trial o
civil cases, after which Judge Whit
rev will leave for home, and ne VIII
onen court in DeSuto the last Mon
day in April.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
SIZE SURE WANTED TO VOTE.

Laporte. Ind. April ia dis
watch ecreived here today from Port
,.rd Ore. reported the registering
there as a voter of Mrs. Sarah Rust.
formerly Of this city. The unusual
e. Azure is the fact that she is -
years old, and that she left this city
about q year ago for Portland that
rho m;pht become n voter before she
d:ed. The dispatch says the former
Indiana woman walked briskiy 10
the polls, declaring that at last the
dream Of her life, the right to vote
vas about to be realized. Mrs. Rust
vent TO live with daughter Ia
Portland that she might have a iega'
residence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18

cure an available channel depth OF
six feet and q channel width Of 100
feet. at an estimated cost of $22.0Oo
for first construction and $500 an
Eually for maintenance. The An
clote river empties into the Gulf Of
Mexico about thirty-iive miles north
Of the entrance Of Tampa bay. The
work 10 authorized. subject to the ap-
rroval of the board Of army engi-
neers. In the rivers and harbors ap-
preparation bill passed In 1912.
The improvement Of Lake Worth
Inlet. Florida. situated on the east
coast Of Florida. about 1--WE miles
forth Of Palm Beach. is believed by
the board Of army engineers to be
unwarranted. owing to the fact thai
there is at present no water-borne
commerce on the inlet, and that 1t
IL doubtful whether there would be
suficient freight traffic developed
even II the inlet were improved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
MARTIN HAS AT LAST
BEEN DISCOVERED
nv Associated Press. }

London, April 1S.-Joseph Mar
tin, Of Memphis, missing since April
8, is safe and we'll according to an
american detective investigating the
case. He says he has received In
formation from New York to salts
fy him on this point.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
pRoKEH LEG PAID I'M WELL.

White Plains. N. r. April ia
verdict for $4,000 damages for
fractures OF his left leg was won BY
Joseph Lauzon. q brakeman, from a
Jury in the Supreme Court here late
last night. 1t is the largest verdict
Of its kind ever heard Of here. The
defendant 10 the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Co.,
on whose line at Bridgeport the ac-
cident occurred in September. 19l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
No ELECTION YET
No. 4. R. CONTEST
Mrs. Bryan Withdrew, Leaving the
Field to Mrs. Story and Mrs.
Horton.
(Ry Associated Press. }

Washington. April 18.--FOllow-
ing the second days balloting with
cut an election, Mrs. Bryan with.
Grew from the race for president
general Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, leaving Mrs
Story and Mrs. Horton the only can
didates.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
SHE FEELS A HUSKY BUNCH.

Princeton. N. J.. April 1s.-Fos
the first time in the history Of
Princeton university . woman will
have charge Of feeding more than
eight hundred members Of the two
nwer classes next year - result
OF tho appointment yesterday Of Miss
Florence Corbstt, Of New Yerk. ..
manager Of the eoileos Aining hal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
my assnciafed Press. \

Toxic, April 1S.-The situation
caused by the California alien land
bill 10 Increasing In seriousness and
extreme measures of retaliation
we're demanded at mass meeting.
However, very cordial feeling pre-.
vailed today at a luncheon given by
Haron Maxine. foreign minister
when prominent japanese and Amer.
leans were present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
THEY WANT TO Know WHAT
THE EFFECT WILL BE
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. 1taly's inquiry as to
the effect the pending alien land
laws Of California will have upnn
italians Is expected to be followed By
similar inquiries from other govern
n.ents. The selection Of George W.
Guthrie to be ambassador to Janan
has relieved those vitality interested
in the e.:uation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
PRINTERS TO JOIN
STRIKERS IN BELGIUM.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Brussels, April lS.-The Belgian
capital will directly feel the eject
o. the national strike tomorrow
when all union printers are expect
cd to quit. Street cleaners also
threaten to strike. The total strik.
trs are now estimated between $780,.
0G0 and 100000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
PRESIDENT AND CABINET
ATTEND MEMORIAL
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, April 18.-The pres
ident, Secretary Bryan and other
members Of the cabinet, practically
the entire diplomatic corps, attend
ed the requiem mass today as me.
mortal to the late President B0nilla,
of Honduras.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
TWO SyFFRAGETTEs
ARRESTED N LONDON
Were Concentrating the Great Fire
in London and They Are Now
Celebrating in Jail.
iBy Associated Press J

London, April 1S.-Two SUI.
fragettes this morning held tho
Monument" commemorating the
great fire in London, displaying
tanners and showering Literature
from the topmost balcony until the
rclice forced a doorway and arrest
ed them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
(By Associated Press

Washington, April 1S.--senator
Cummins and others are planning to
demand the officers Of the Republic
an national committee to call con-
yention next fall to revise the par
TVS rules. The reformers insist that
the basis Of southern representation
in national conventions be changed
and that State primary laws shall
control the election Of delegates.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
bULGARIANS AGAIN HAVE
FIGHTING CLOTHES on
SBy Associated Press.)

London, April 1s.-Saloniki dis.
matches say that the Seventieth d.
vision OF the Bulgarian army haa
received orders to march agains'
Monaitir. which 10 held BY Serviau
t.oops.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
W|LLFR|EDMAN
| Be ALLOWED
TO PRACTICE
TINA m THE QUESTION THAT IS
row INTERESTING THE
aOvERNNENT HEADS.
4 Il Said That He Hasn't Proven to
the Government That He Can
Cure tuberculosis.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. April 1S.-The 3D.
l:citor Of tho treasury 1T the direc-
tion of Secretary McAdoo. Is invest''
Eating the right Of DR.. Friedman
to treat tuberculosis patients for
ray. 1t is pointed out that tho Ger
man physician has not supplied tho
government with adequate means OF
,udginx his remedy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
FORMER STATES ATTORNEY
,sa COMMITTED SUICIDE
fRv Associated Press.

tBy Associated Press.l
Chicago. April 1s.TJohn E. W.
Wayman, former States attorney.
died early today from two bullet
wounds self-inflicted. Ill health was
The cause OF the suicide.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
RANKING CURRENCY
COMMITTEE TO MEET
nv Associated Press,

(By Associated Presso
Washington. April 18.-Chairmah
Owen Is arranging . meeting Mon
dav OF the entire Senate banking
currency committee. This Is the
first step towards actual construc-
ton OF the currency reform bill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
POPE NAV HiE SOON
OR LlNGER FOR MONTHS
(Ev Associated Press. }

Rome, April 1s.-The genera'
condition % the pope is more satis-
factory. s,vs this mornings bulle'
tin. Those near him say he may die
any time or finger for months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-18
ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH DlETZ MURDER.
(By Associated Press. }

Chicago, April 1S.-Mrs. Augusta
njetz, widow of George Dietz, a
tailor, was beaten to death with a
hammer on Monday, and Geor
Nuremberg today Is held charged
with her murder.