davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09
Foss INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

Boston, oct. Nomination papers for
Governor Foss as an independent candi-
date for governor We're taken out to-day
by former Mayor James NJ w. Hall of
Cambridge. Mr., Hall said that Cover
nor Foss had not authorized the circula-
ton of the papers but added that he had
been in communication with the Cover
nor on the subject
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09

The changeable weather OF early fall
brings on coughs and colds that have
weakening effect on the system, and
may become chronic Use Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. 1t has a very sooth-
ing and healing effect on the irritate&
and innamed air passa GEES, and wiz
help very quickly, 1t is a we'll know
family medicine that gives results.-J. W
o Sullivan-adv,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09
STRONG EVIDENCE.

so, Uncle Eph," said one darkey to
another. Il see you all gwinter enters
tain de preacher TO dinner"
"Hucum you-all know dat?"
"Ha, ha; don't ! done see feathers I'M
der yo' coat ?'--Florida Times Union
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09

VIII G. Richmond a resident of ngle-
wood, CAL. will answer any inquiries
about Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
lie says further "Foleys Honey and
Tar Compound has greatly benefited me
for bronchial trouble and cough, after
] used other remedies that failed. 1t is
more like a food than medicine" Do
not accept substituted. W. o'Sullvan
adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09

According to this tabulation." SAYS
the Spectator, there have been 6d,137
suicides in 100 American cities during the
past 90 years, equivalent to an average
rate of 1872 per 10000 of population. In
an age which concerns itself so generally
with the problem of the conservation of
natural and human resources it would
seem that the time has come for a more
intelligent public interest in what is.
without question, one of the greatest
moral and social problems of the time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09

Want-advertise for new tenant be-
fore the old one has moved out-for
time is money in the rent-income mat.
ter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-09

Want-advertise your capabiity as a
stenographer-for capable stenographers
are wanted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
PROTECT STREAMS
FROM POLLUTION
Wallace Declares Corpora
tions Have No Right to
POllute Streams

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special.) I'm
response to a petition signed by a large
number of citizens of jefferson county,
asking that some action be taken to pre-
vent coal mining company from dis
charging coal dust, grease and other
deleterious substances into the Cahaba
river, John II. Wallace Jr.. state game
and fish commissioner, has written TO w.
D. Carmichael. secretary of the Birming-
ham Outing and Fishing club. requesting
fuller information in referenceeto the mat
ter, and asking for the name of a lawyer
who will assist the attorney general in
prosecuting those guilty of polluting the
stream.
According to Mr.. Wallace, no firm or
corporation has a right to nollute the
streams OF Alabama in carrying out their
business for personal gain. "All the peo-
pie of Alabama, anywhere and every
where" declares Mr.. Wallace, have
rights in the fish that live in the little
Cahaba river, and these rights shall be
protected and maintained at all hazards" :"
The petition which Mr.. Wallace received
charges that a certain mining company is
In the practice of discharging coal dust
and other deleterious substances into the
river, which results in killing the fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
WOULD HAVE TAFT
WITHDRAW VETO
Decatur Citizens Petition
Governor to Use Influence
in Water Power Matter

Decatur, January Especial. THE
Chamber of Commerce OF Decatur and
the Development company of New Deca-
tur have drafted strong resolutions ask
ing Governor Emmett O'Neal to use his
influence with President Taft to ask him
to withdraw his veto to the Senate bill
which allows the construction of dams
on certain streams in Alabama for the
purpose of utilizing the power.
If this bill passes and becomes a law.
II is understood that the power at Muscle
Shoals, about 40 miles west of Decatur In
the Tennessee river, will be used for the
generation of electricity. This power "
next to the power of Niagara.
The new bank which is to be organized
here with capital stock of $3.50 600 will be
called the Bank of Commerce Their
temporary quarters will be In the Knights
of Pythias building and later on they
will build a home of their own The bank
win be ready for business about the mid
die of February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
IMPROVED WATER
ROUTESPLANN
Land About Columbus and
Demopolis to Be Inspected
by Engineers

Columbus, Miss, January 9.-(Sjecial)- y
The engineer in charge and his assistants
from the United States office at Mobile
Ala, will be in Columbus on Wednesday,
January %. to hear all about the country
adjacent to the 1ombigbee river between
Columbus, Miss. and Demopois, Ala,
and from this point north to the nearest
point on the Tennessee river between this
city and such point. Their visit is to get
all data relative to recommending that
Congress make appropriation to open the
Tombigbee for year-round traffic and to
cut a canal from Columbus to the Ten
nessee river, utilizing channels Of small
streams betweal here and there.
Col j. =. Mayo has issued call to the
people who live in the territory these ex
tensive Improvement will be OF so much
benefit to. Colonel Mayo has been work.
ing on tho project for years and has col
lected enough data to show that both
projects should oe accomplished as soon
As work can have 1t done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
STRIKE THREATENED
IN MONTGOMERY
Railroad Employees Demand
Increase of 2 Cents Per
Hour in Salary

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special.)-
Unless the Atlantic Coast Line railroad
grants blacksmiths and boilermakers
employed at is Montgomery shops an
increase of cents an hour in wages
a general strike Will be proclaimed
Saturday.
The employees now receive "a cents
an hour and they claim they should
be paid SO cents. but the railroad COM
pany has refused to grant the request.
Reports this afternoon were that the
mechanics had left the shop. but later
1t was announced that no action will
be taken before Saturday. If the rail-
road continues to ignore the request
every blacksmith and boilermaker in
the shops will leave his work, accord
ing to members of the labor union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
THOMAS v. BATES IS
DEAD IN COLUMBUS
Prominent Citizen and FL
nancier of Mississippi
Succumbs

Columbus. Ga. January Especially
Thomas W. Bates, aged SO, a prominent
citizen and financier died in the City
hospital here this morning at o'clock
after a brief illness. He was identified
for many years with the commercial
and financial interests of the city, hav-
ing begun as a cotton marker
AT his death he was president Of
the Merchants and Mechanics bank. one
OF the Oldest banking institutions in
Columbus, to which position he went
gradually from that of collector. He
WAS also president of the Columbus
Baseball association, having been re-
Gently elected. His wife, son, mother
two sisters and brother survive him.
The funeral services will take place
Friday afternoon at o'clock from the
Trinity Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
She Darkened Her
Gray Hair
4 Kansas City Lady Darkened Hss
Gray Hair and Stimulated It's
Growth by simple
Home Process
She Tells How She Dfd1t

Mrs. A. Biggam. a well known resi-
dent of Kansas City, Mo-, who dark
ened her gray hair by a simple home
process, made the following statement:
ANY lady or gentleman can darSen
their gray or faded hair, stimulate Its
growth and make II soft and glossy
with this simple recipe. which they can
mix at home. To half pint of water
add / oz of bay rum. 1 small box of
Barbo Compound and u OF. OF glycer-
inc. These ingredients can be pur-
chased at any drug store at very little
cost. Apply to the hair twice a week
until the gray hair Is darkeneo suf-
ficiently, then every two weeks This
mixture relieves any scalp troubles and
is excellent for dandruff and falling
hair. 1t does not stain the scalp. Is not
sticky or greasy and does not rub off.
1t will make gray haired person look
10 to 90 years younger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
ENTIRE HOTEL FOR
THE YANKEE TEAM
Chances's Men to Be Quar-
tered During Training
Season at Bermuda

New York, January 9.-An entire hotel
at Hamilton, Bermuda, has been leased
for the use of the New York American
league club during the spring training
season. Business Manager Arthur irwin
of the Highlanders, acting with Manager
Frank Chances approval closed by cable
today the option he had secured on the
hotel, which stands within less than FIVE
minutes walk of Hamilton ricxet field
where the team will practice. The club
will send several cooks from this city ard
a training table viii be established 1T is
expected that the party will include 30
men, players, trainers, club officials,
newspaper writer's and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
THE OHIO RIVER
FLOODS WHEELING
City Practically Isolated
From Outside World.
10000 Men Idle

Wheeling. w. Va. January 9.-T'he Ohio
river reached a stage slightly under "A
feet tonight and this city is in the midst
of its most disastrous flood with the ex-
ception of those of 1884 and 1907. Rail-
roads. trolley lines and steamboats, are
all out of commission and the city is
practically isolated from the outside
world.
In some sections of the city the nat
ural gas supply is cut off and much
suffering caused. A majority OF the iron
and steel mills have been forced to sus-
pend by the high water and upwards of
10000 men are idle.
Pittsburg, Pa, January 9.-The crest
of the river food was reached here to-
day with a stage of 31.3 feet, Ii feet
over the danger mark. Tonight the wa
ter is receding. A large area, including
a number of streets in the business dis
trict, were inundated and the loss is
heavy.
Hundreds of homes in the lowlands
are flooded and scores of manufacturing
plants are idle, affecting over 5000 work.
men. The subsiding flood water is leav-
ing behing great quantities of debris and
II will be days before the fiooJ zone
can be put in normal condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
DOUBLE PRIMARY TO
ELECT POSTMASTER
Dozen Candidates for Federal Posi-
tion at Roanoke

Roanoke, January e.-(special)-It has
been decided to call a double primary for
the selection of candidate for postmas-
ter of Roanoke, the successful one to be
recommended for the position. The first
election will be held the first Tuesday in
February and the run off the second
Tuesday of the same month. There will
probably be dozen candidates. One lady
is among the applicants.
The death of Mrs. Martha Ann Gay is
reported from a neighboring precinct. She
was one of the oldest citizens of the
county, having lived here 75 years, and
being IS years of age at the time of her
death,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
News of Ensley

A grand concert is being arranged fer
on January 25 by the Ensley High School
Improvement association. A contest for
the sale of tickets will be participated
in between the Domestic Science girls
the Athletic club and the Tennessee Coal.
and Iron Glee club the winner to receive
sg5. Further plans for the concert will be
arranged at a meeting of the committee
in charge to be held next Wednesday aft
ernoon.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Realty Investment company. the office
of president and that of manager were
consolidated and w. r. Stewart will hold
the office. d. p. Knapp, treasurer. will
also fill the position of secretary, made
vacant by the resignation of C. w. Cole.
Baraca booster social will be held
this evening by the Baraca class OF the
Fnslev Baptist church. The following
programme has been arranged for the oc-
casion:
Invocation. w. b. williams.
..When the Men Get on the job J. w.
Minor.
.The Man We Are After P. A. Eu-
bank.
..,rhe Hustler's Welcome" l.. r. Vines.
"A Man without a Bible,' G. A. Over
ton.
Selection, by quartet.
..The Man With a Bible r. L. Has
sler.
Milking Up With a Good Time J. F.
Kent.
..Men and Things" A. X. Wright.
Tom Jones, a carpenter. is said to have
been seriously injured yesterday by the
falling of pulley in the carpenter shop
of the steel plant. Jones was struck on
the head by the pulley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
MAY BUILD NEW JAIL
IN WALKER COUNTY
Old Jail Found Inadequate
by Examiner Oates.
Hotel Opened

Jasper, January 9.-(SpeciaL)-The
Walker county commissioners are seeking
the aid and advice of the citizens of the
county with reference to constructing the
new jail. State Jail Examiner DR.. w.
II, Oates has commanded improvements
to be made in the county jail He agreed
to let the commissioners off with the re-
building of the negro department. They
find it will take half the amount to re-
build the old jail that it will require to
construct new Jail. In order to find out
the will of many OF the influential citi-
zons of the county they have invited them
to come to the courthouse and advise with
them on the jail question, so that what
ever action they take will be backed by
the citizens.
The board of aldermen and the mayor
of the city of Jasper have called public
NEE ting of the citizens Friday night to
discuss plans for bettering the fire depart
ment. At the mass meeting Friday night
the city council decided to take action on
this matter, and If possible to begin i'm
mediately to construct the building for
the fire department.
The Crawford hotel was opened last
night by rendering the citizens of Jasper
a public reception. four piece orches-
ira from the Jefferson theatre rendered
music for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
RICHARDSON ADVOCATES
CRAWFORD AND M,MILLAN

Washington, January 9.-(Spe-
l)-Representative Richardson
saw the President today with the
view of having him appoint w. f..
Gre wford rs postmaster at Deca-
tur, and Elaud Mcmillan at New
Decatur, 10 succeed Postmasters
Mosely and Warner respectively.
The former are democrats and
Judge Richardson thinks that their
appointment would clarity the sit
uation considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
SECURED
TO DEFEND SHERIFF.

Greensboro, January S.-(Special)- will
liam Martin, the sheriff of Hale county,
whose impea chment was ordered by the
governor few days since has employed
the following counsel for the trial of his
case before the supreme court Evins &
Jack, Alfred M. Tunstall and Joseph
James
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
RESTRICT METHODS
Of ADVERTISING
Business Men Put Agents
Method Under Ban
A SERIOUS BURNING
Petition of Bankruptcy Filed by
Farmer-Georgia Man Acquitted
of Charge of Obtaining
Money Fraudulently

Gadsden, January 9.--Cspecial) )-Adver-
tlsing on programmes, hotel registers,
window cards and other devices sold by
itinerant agents, was put under the ban
last night at the meeting of the Gadsden
Business Mems association, a body of
retail merchants auxiliary to the chamber
of commerce. Committees were appoint
ed on trade extension, credits and men,
bership The following officers were
electedi President. Lee Whorton; vice
president, L. Loveman; treasurer, ]. E.
Stewart; secretary. l. c. Busch.
J. A. McCluney, demonstration In charge
of farm work In Etowah county, will
begin making arrangements January IS
for conducting next years work. More
than 90 farmers had demonstration work
under way last year. Special attention
will be paid to the Boys Corn club and
Girls Tomato club.
A campaign may be started here to
have assessments on realty made more
carefully and more nearly to the 60 per
cent figure provided by law. This, il
it is done, will be for the purpose Of
charged business men.
Thomas H. Stephens, who has just
been named by President Taft for an
other term as postmaster here, claims to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
Amalpamation Opposed

Boston, January 9.-Resolutions con
demning" any proposal for amalgama-
tion with the republican party We're
adopted by the state committee of the
progressive party OF Massachusetts to-
daN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

w. T. Perry of DeKalb county has filed
a petition in bankruptcy before Ref
cree in Bankruptcy P. e. Culli. naming
liabilities at $3.50 and assets at about $50.
He is farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
be confident of the confirmation Of his
appointment by the Senate.

Overcome by a fainting attack yes
terday, a 14-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. B. Noles, residing near Boaz,
fell in an open CRATE. When members
of the family reached her the fire was
burning her face, neck, breast and arms.
Although suffering fearfully, she prob
ably will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

Evidence was found insufficient to hold
Charles FIel, a young white man of
Shaw. Ga, who was arrested here on
the charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses, and he was discharged
by Judge j. II. Disque.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

Robert F. Cox and Miss Mamie Pepper
were married here this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
MAY CHANGE DEPOT
l.. & N. Officials in Sylacauga-In-
dustrial News

Sylacauga, January Especial. .)--Off-
cials of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road were in town this week with view
of making some changes in the depot
situation.
The brick work on the new fraternal
hall building has been completed and
the contractors are now pushing the work
to complete the building as early rs pos
sible.
The foundation work of the new Conner
mill is being pushed with a large crew
of hands at work. Several cottages are
already under construction, It is stated,
that others will follow in the future.
r. L. Rumsey is building a large plan
ing mill in the northern edge of town.
WorH will be completed in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

Charles NJ. Virgins of Woodlawn was
married to Miss Ida May Waters of this
place Wednesday evening. A number of
friends and guests were present at the
home of the brides father to witness the
ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
ANNUAL MEET|NGOF
UNITED CHARITIES
Good Work in Past Year.
Boulder to Jackson Erect
ed in Huntsville

Huntsville. January Especial )-The
annual meeting of the United Charities
was held here yesterday afternoon. The
reports of the secretary and treasurer
showed that a great deal of work has
been done during the last year among the
destitute people of this locality. and that
the society Is practically out of funds.
Mrs. Oscar Goldsmith was reelected
president, Mrs. George Wise, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Arthur Owen Wilson. secre-
tary, and Miss Matte Davis, treasurer.
The Daughters of 1872 have erected a
boulder in jackson triangle at the inter-
section of Lincoln and Holmes streets.
marking the trail of Gen. Andrew Jack
son and his army on their march south
from Nashville. The triangle is the point
where General Jackson entered the cor
porate limits of Huntsville. Other boul-
ders will be set up later by the same So
eicty. Miss Maude Kelly of Birmingham
president of the Alabama division of the
Daughters of 1872, conducted the exercises
OF unveiling Wednesday in the Y NJ. c,
A. building, and delivered an interesting
address In which. she reviewed the cam
paigr of General Jackson after he and
his army left Huntsville for the south
and which eliminated with the battle of
New Orleans.
Berry Pierce, former water tax collector
for the city, was convicted by a jury
In the law and equity court Wednesday
night after a two days trial on a charge
of embezzlement. The jury rendered
verdict of guilty of misdemeanor and
fixed the punishment at $40 fine and costs
The Madison county commissioners have
voted to defray the expenses of the two
leading boy corn growers of this county
to the National Corn exposition in Column
bia, S. C. Thomas w. Gift and w. II.
Bingham, who lead the boys corn club
of Madison county in producing the best
acre last year, will make the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
MARRIAGES IN BAY MINETTE
Miss Nixon Weds P. c. HaIl-Rich-
erson-H Hodges Wedding

Bay Minette, January s.-tSpeciaf) Or
rie c. Hall and Miss Orpah Nixon were
married at this place today at o'clock.
The ceremony was performed at the
Methodist church with the Rev. Chap
pelle officiating. The young couple left
on a short wedding tour and will return
here where they will make their future
home.
William r. Hodges and Miss Annie
Richerson were married Wednesday
evening at Stockton, and Immediately
after the ceremony the couple departed
for a short trip before returning to take
up housekeeping.
An excursion arrived over the Louisville
and Nashville Wednesday, bringing a
number of northern homeseekers, who
were attracted to the county by Its many
resources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

The local members OF Zamora temple,
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, had their
first meeting recently and elected the fol-
lowing officers: A.. G. Storey, president:
j. e. Camp, vice president; w. l.. North
en-, secretary, and w. T. Tinney, trus-
tee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

The city commission has passed i'm
provement and paving ordinances affect
ing a number of the leading streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10
BOWMAN ARRESTED
FOR BURGLARY
Charge of Grand Larceny
Dismissed, But Rearrest
Promptly Follows

TalIadega, January 9.-(Special.) Jim the
preliminary trial of Lehman Bowman,
charged with grand larceny. before Judge
NJ d. Ivey, the state was not ready for
trial, and suggested that the case be dis
missed. This action was taken. and i'm
mediately the sheriff rearrested Bowman
on a warrant sworn out before Frank
Lanier. charging burglary of railroad
car. The case is set for Saturday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

and everybody knows 1t.
We are exclusive agents.
Heaters that did sell for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-10

N. w.
Searight


~NNANNA~~~~.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-18
Plumbers

PRONTO PLUMBERS-Can US for thai
hurry up job. We don't hold you up in
prices. Res. phone, 5O43: office. 1868.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-18
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.

All trains arrive and depart from
Unicn depot. foOt OF San Francisco
street All eCrIL ais ard departures
given in. FL Pasc or mountain stand
ard :ime-
SANTA FE.
For Albuquerque. Denver. Chicago.
Los Angeles-Lv. $3.50 a m and 7:05
From Albuquerque, Denver. Chicago.
Los Angeles-Ar. 1000 a m and $40
Ell PAsO & SOUTHWESTERN.
western TNivisIOn.)
For Arizona and Sonora-Lv. 1880
From Arizona and sOnora-Ar. zee
eastern DIVisiOn.)
For Kansas City. St Louis. Chicago
-Lv- 7;45 a. M l2:45 D. m 5-25 2. N
From Kansas City, St Louis. Chicago
Ar SIS a. m, 800 p m, 4-4O p m
G.. H. & 5. 4. AND S. P. TRAINS.
For san Antonio. New Orleans.
WashingtOn-Lv- 10 a M $3.50 D. m:
Sunset Limited Thursdays only $50
From San Antonio. New Orleans.
WashinstOn-Ar. $50 a m. 1880 p. m;
Sunset Limited Fridays only). 9-45 pm
For Arizona and CalifOrnia-Lv. 6:53
a. m, T-1O a. m 400 p m. 1905 p m;
Sunset Limited CFridays only, 1000
From Arizona and CaIifornia-Ar.
6-53 a m. 1920 p m. 5:1z p N.
500 D. m: Sunset Limited Thursdays
only) 9-15 a m
TEXAS & PACIFIC.
For Dallas and St LOuis-Lv. 7:15
. a. m. $50 p m
a. m. . m
From St Louis and DaIlas-Ar- $50
a. m. $40 D. m
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF MEXICO.
For Mexico City-Lv. 7:35 a m
From Mexico City-Ar. AIS p m
MEXICO, NORTH WESTERN.
For MADEIRA. Pearson and Chihuahua
Daily. sos a. m
From MADEIRA. Pearson and Chihua-
! hUs-Daily. 7:O5 D. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-18
Wallpaper and Painting

WALL PAPER half price, painting.
papering promptly done Phone 1888.