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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
DIR. HANCHETT TAKES
CHARGE AT BRENATJ
Will Direct Normal Department of
Music and Have Charge of
Big Pipe Organ

Gainesville, Ga, September 6.-(Spe-
cial)-An announcement of widespread
interest to musicians and lovers of mu-
sic in the south is the coming of DR..
Henry G. Hanchett to Georgia to take
charge of the normal department OF
music in Brenau conservatory.
For many years DR.. Hanchett has
been Rrominent in national musical
circles as a lecturer, concert pianist
and author.
His work entitled 1.-The Art Of the
Musician" published some years ago by
tho Macmillan company. has attracted
much attention and favorable criticism
He is well known to many music teach
ers throughout the south on account
of his long connection with the Mont
eagle chautauqua in the capacity OF
director >of the music department.
Dr. Hanchett received his early train
ing in Europe and most of his profes-
sional life has been spent in New York
and washington city In addition to his
duties as director of the normal de
partment. DR.. Hanchett will also have
charge of the big pipe organ which
has been rebuilt recently. Ia this ca
pacity he succeeds DR.. Percy j. Starnes
whose resignation as city organist of
Atlanta, also made necessary his resig
nation of his position at Brenau
In addition to DIR. Harchett the fac
ulty. includes Otto Pfefferhorn, who
has been head of the piano department
for a dozen years; J. T. Seinette and
Benjamin +, Havens. who came with
DR.. Simmons from Shorter college; Bor-
neo Michaelis, Mrs Lessie Southgate
Simmons. Miss Mary Hele Howe, ELMER
zoller. and Miss Nellie 4ainE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
STOCK MARKET NOT
ATTRACTIVE TO THE
GENERAL INVESTOR
Steel Has Stronger Support
Than Any Other Securi-
ty in the List
RAILROADS STILL
HAVING TROUBLE
South and Southwest Have Not Re-
quested Anything Like as Much
Money as Had Been
Expected
nv w. G. NICHOLAS

! New York, September 6.--tSpecia1. 1.-The
stock market features are unattractive,
and excepting for few specialties, the
trend of prices has latterly been mostly
( downward. The industrial list has de-
veioped eccentric strength and activity in
srets, Copper and Oil and allied stocks
heing notably nervous on the bumps. The
Steel corporation was a stalwart leader
and stood up nobly in the face Of con-
tinued attack powerful combination
OF multi-milionaires is aligned back OF
and under Steel and successfully resists
assaults. The market usually RECEIVERS
stlrdily. after every reaction. and tho
opinion is rock bottomed that the great
metal speciality will stand up to the end,
Though the general list break through
the ice.
People mot in the know wonder how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
EIGHT GOVERNORS OF ALABAMA
1874-190l
No. 57-The Habit of Two Terms
Edward A. O'Neal, Governor
1874-1e0l

urged the most faithful assessment and
collection of the taxes as a feature indis.
pcnsable to an honorable executive OF
those terms
In succession Governor Cobb sent a
special message to the legislature dis
couraging any movement to reduce the
tax rate but repeating Houstons de-
mand for improved assessment and col
lections under the statutes.
1t was under the influence of the
position taken by these two predeces-
sors that Governor O'Neal found the
credit of the state growing stronger
and its bonds steadily appreciating on
the market. To this fortunate
status he had contributed by prompt
payment of interest and obligations of
the state
Still the cry went forth for reduced
rate of taxation. State officers salaries
must come lower. Expenses Of oper-
ating the state government were too
high. The governor should not have
permitted Treasurer Vincent to default
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
MAnTIN nIsCuIT co.
Ono of the Nest Progressive aud sue
cessfuI Industries of This City

Although only little more tan two
years old. this enterprising concern Is
rapidly forging to the front as one OF
the important industries of this district.
The plant Is located at 2423 and 242a
First avenue, occupying $4,000 feet of
floor space. The equipment for the
manufacture of their products Is thu
most modern. insuring cleanliness and
sanitary conditions. in the making o.
their large variety of crackers and
cakes. This line of goods Is Known to
the consuming public as Marco Brand.
Marco biscuit is a household word all
over several of the southern states and
you will find this brand of goods in the
stores of all the progressive grocers Of
this district They are made in Bir
mingham and are as good as any made.
Ask for Marco Brand Crackers and
Cakes and help one of Birmingham :
Industries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

the record of earnings can show a reduc-
ton of So to 81 per tom in the selling
prices of finished product. and yet figure
out gain at the. rate of $so,o0o.ooo TO
100000 in the total of net earnings for
the calendar year. The explanation is
simple and to the point. The corporation
has stopped expanding until times inn
prove The change of policy is resulting
in diversion of $2,50O,0Oo to ss.5Oo,o0O a
month from savings. hitherto reinvested
in plant. and is crediting the amount to
treasury surplus. Officials make the bold
claim that under the new policy the com
mon dividend is not in the slightest dam
ger of impairment. Production is close
TO the record limit and the order books
have entries evenly ahead for many
months.
The smaller compa anies are following the
leader and with similar results, although
on diminished scale. Some of the big
speciaties in the manufacturing field are
making fabulous profits, and the market
action reflects the brilliant truth. Public
utilities have also come in for a growing
share of expanding business and there
seems to be abundant capital for expand
ing trade.
Troubles of Railroads
1t would not do to say that railroads
have a monopoly on hard times and hard
luck, but they have full share. By vii'-
tue of increased efficiency the railroads
are earning more gross money than ever
before, and in the legitimate order of
events should be able to show a corre-
spending increase in net. 1t is there that
they fall down, however. A dispropor-
tionate percentage of the increased net
earnings goes back into the property.
The plant eats it "hot from the griddle'
in incresaed wages, increased taxes and
increases in every form of maintenance
and operation. The demand for $40 900, 000
increase in freight earnings asked for by
the railroads of the eastern field will be
passed on by the interstate commerce
commission a few weeks hence and upon
the findings hings results of prime i'm
portance. A turn down" would be sig
nal for poignant lamentation, and would
probably be followed by the general pass
ing of dividends. AS matters already stand
not half of the lines are earning the
dividends that are being paid. Inability
to increase net earnings would intensity
hard times and might precipitate a fur
ther market avalanche. The prospect as
described fully explains the discourage
ment of the bearish contingent as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

governor heard loud eomplasn1s thai
he had not vetoed the tax reducing bill
and loud complaints that he would nat
summon the legislature to re-eaeet the
bill. The people in surprise awakened.
Colonel MeKleroy seeing this published
a card, saying. Il have made mis-
take. and thercupon withdrew his OPP
position TO O'Nears denomination.
JOHN WITHERSPOON DuBCsE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
THE BIG LITTLE PAPER
FULL OF GOOD THINGS

On page 3 today. Mary Boyle O'ReiHy,
daughter of the famous Irish poet and fal-
enfed aCriter. tn an exclnsiUe Interview sUith
the man aOho established the military dictator
ship in Wea VWginia.
The boy sgho loved his eampire-epife even
in death. The story Of the fatal romance of
young Porter Charlton: @" page 4.
Tomo,yoav. The Star soiH print the first of
series Of true stories Of american crimes,
crimes Of mystery. of suberlative cunning, and
Of a0onderfM detectiVe cork. qOriten BY that
gifted author, Frank Parker Stockbndge. edi-
tor Of Popular Mechanics magdSine. Eve,y
story aUiH. SOmeaChere in its text haze its moral
touch Of earning against esil scays
And for summer reading, certainly nothing
better can be found any70here than the series
Of Saturday short stories. the first Of qvhich dt.
beared in The Star Saturday and Monday
GouVernenr Morris. O. Henry. Robert r.
ChamberS-theSe are the men. the greatest OF
modern day short story qoriters. qChose cork is
to be gipen the readers Of this PAPER The
stories qUiH be illustrated BY such artists as
James Montgomery F!Hgg:
Readers Of The Star need no Introduction TO
Fred l.. Boah. Mr.. Boalt qUas brought to Sc
anle BY The Star about year ago from Lon
don, England. He is not. hopever. an English
ne7Cs aberman. His success in this country in
Cleveland and other big eastern cities brought
him big offer from the Unted Press office
in London. bm Mr. BodA GAGE mp that place
to accept his present position on The Star Al
though yonng man, Boah is kno7on through
ont the United States as one Of the ablest and
highest mlmied qCriters in the ne7osbaber field
Besides all Of these special features. besides
the cream Of alIfhe ne7us. yon get IN The Star
every day the BIG STAR PUNCH, the some
thing big that the other papers either 7oont
print or are afraid TO Print.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

orator 80 far forgot the conventions
one sunny day as 10 nod. and in.
stantly this neighbor OF ours
Strengthened out OF his chair. raised
his hat. and bowed
After that they--our neighbor
and the telegraph oporatof-per.
formed thls rite OF courtesy rcgu.
larry twice day when the weather
was fair.
For several days recently we did
not see him on the porch. In sub
conscious sort Of way. wa missed
him. we were 80 in the habit OF
seeing him sitting there. reading.
perhaps. or looking away off. n
smile illuminlng his thin. tired. sen.
sitlve face.
Then. today. we saw the crepe on
the door.
Not until he lay still In death did
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

and advancing years. he kept him.
self well groomed and spruce. He
was an old.fashioned man. and
wore his hair in ringlets that hung
nearly to his collar. Often there
would be n flower fastened to his
lapel.
But what we liked most about
him was his manner. In this. too.
he was old-fashioned. He was
grave and courteous. and IL is not
the fashion nowadays 10 be grave
and courteous.
We wanted TO speak to him. but
somehow we never did. Possibly no
wanted to speak to us. too. A smile.
word. might have broken down
the barrier OF convention. We
might have become good friends.
Only one OF us had even nod.
ding acquaintance with this neigh.
Dor OF ours The Stars telegraph OPP
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

A bow OF crepe hangs on
the door. Our neighbor IS
dead.
We OF The Star did not
know him. We would have
liked to know him. but con-
vention stood between us and
him like a barrier. And now
it is too late.
On bright days he sat on
the porch in front OF the room
ing house near The Star of
flee, always in the same chair.
There were other chairs, but
our neighbor always occupied
the one nearest the end rail.
II was apparent that he was In
poor health. But, despite Illness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
JAIL TERMS FOR
7 MILITANTS

LONDON. June 17.-Miss Annie
Kenney, five other militants. and
Edward Clayton. known as the
male suffraget." we're found gull
ty today and sentenced to varying
prison terms for melting to vlo-
lence. The trial was the result of
a raid some weeks ago on the head
quarters of the Women's Social and
Political union here. The jury rec.
ommendcd mercy in the cases of
Miss Lake, Miss Lennox and Miss
Barrett All were sentenced to
Holloway; Miss Kenney To is
months. Miss Sanders 10 months.
Miss Kerr one year. Miss Barrett
nine months, and Miss Lake and
Miss Lennox six months each. Clay
ton was given 81 months. Miss
Kenney and Miss Kerr shouted de-
fiantly: I'VE will go on n hunger
strike"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
Nurse HAD CASE
on Or. WAUCAOp

nat Miss Nellie kloss 'pur-
uar Dr.. Philip r. waughop from
T. aIst moment she laid eyes on
~ - the testimony sought by
~ sllDrnsy from Heinrich Masch-
M chemist. a witness called
rSn6ny In behalf OF Mrs. Waug.
~
n witness had q long-standing
ocquaintance with the doctor. he
hstifisd. and knew him to be %
1Rmal condition at the time OF the
naFriage.
On croesexamina,ion. the wit
Deus said that Miss kloss had
nusht an Introduction TO rhe doc
~ vhen she first saw him.
I think be Is the finest man I
NJ saw" Miss Kloss told the
vtness. be testified.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

the appearance and manner OF n
lawyer OF the old-fashioned sort, or.
perhaps, an artist. He dabbled In
politics. and was once sheriff OF San
Francisco county. He came to Seat
tie IL years ago
AS an engineer he stood high. He
took an artists delight In good
work. He was not good business
man. He trusted other men. and
they cheated him. He never learn.
ed the wisdom OF suspicion and dis
trust.
And so he came TO the end OF his
days. not rich. nor famous. but well
liked by the few who knew him at
all. We might have been among
that number. II Is too late now.
though. Never again will he raise
his hat and bow when the telegraph
operator passes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

We take the trouble 10 learn any
thing about this ncighbor OF ours. A
gray.halred wife. dry-eyed and hag-
gard from a night OF weeping. told
us
His name was Col. J. Scott Ecker.
OF German origln--hIs grandfather
was proud old Huguenot-he was
born In Pittsburg. II years ago. one
of a large family. He earned his
title as colonel OF the Second West
Virginia infantry. which he com.
manded In the civil war. He was a
brave and dashing soldier.
He came TO the Coast 40 years
ago. II he was estranged from his
brothers and sisters is not known.
but II Ia certain that he never saw
them since coming West. nor had
any word from them.
BY profession he was mechan-
ical engineer, though he had more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
H0, HUM! WHAT'S
THE USE OF IT?

King county will have no pre-
siding Judge. Tho judges have
voted the proposition down.
Under the presiding judge sys-
tenn. II was proposed to have one
Judge distribute the cases. 40 that.
II Judge were left without any
work, for one reason or another.
the presiding Judge could assign n
case from another department
which was overcrowded.
Under the present system. the
cases are assigned to the various
departments when they are filed.
II any are settled out OF court. or
contlnuances taken. or dismissed.
the calendar OF the particular de-
partment for n certain day becomes
cleared. and the Judge has nothing
to do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
INVESTIGATE
CONDITION AT
M'nEIL'S Pen

r. v. Ladow, superintendent OF
federal prisons, has been at Nc
keiis island penItentiary for two
days, investigating conditions with
reference TO charges made IN The
Star that the black plague is ram.
pant there, and that proper preeau.
fions are not taken TO protect pris.
oners from contamination.
The charges were made in a
letter TO the editor OF The Star by
Convict 21i6. They were written
in invisible ink, on the pages OF a
Christian Science journal, and
smuggled out OF the prison by Con.
vict Robert Bacon. whose term had
expired.
Both Bacon and No. 2l46 charge
that when they were sent 10 the
prison they were clean, healthy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
MRS. WESTMAN
FREED ON BAIL

Mrs. Ava Pond Westman. who is
charged with numbering her hus-
band. Carl Axel Westman. at Wins
low. last April. viii be released to-
day on $4,000 bonds. by order OF
Judge French OF KItsap county.
This proceeding has but few
precedents In this state. General.
ly. those charged with murder In
the first degree have been denied
haI1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

men. but that, owing to the sys-
TEN OF shaving all the convicts
with one razor. and OF locking
clean men up with those suffering
from the disease. they had become
black plague victims. They charge
Warden Halligan with being re-
sponsible.
After telling his story. Bacon
went before United States Judge
Cushman and repeated 1t. Judge
Cushman stated that he could not
take action officially. but advised
Bacon TO remain In Seattle, II pos
sible. and make his charges before
the next federal grand jury.
Ladow will complete his investi-
cation today and will meet L. s.
Marshal Jacoby in Tacoma Wee.
nesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
TURNS
SLAYER
INC0URT

aAN FRANCISCO. June ~.
~charoed with Importing
vsrna Scranton from Seattle
d thls city for immoral pur.
soses, Earl Fullerton 10 on trial
.odsy before Judge Harrington
|. the U. s. district court.
When the trial opened. Miss
ae,snson took the stand and
oeld her story. She declared
Fullerton brought her from Sc
sttIe and then took her sue
essslvsiy to Los Angeles. San
pleoo and kineman. Arix., con.
assnsly trying to induce her to
euppors him by leading an I'm
moral NE.
she declared Fullerton had
Induced her 10 give him deeds
b seattle lets valued At $1,000
md that In San Diego he pawn
q her diamond rings.
Il 10 expected the trial will
y concluded today.
Miss Scranton lived AZ the
Monticello apartments, us
oeveath av. until last Febru-
~, when. according to state
uoaes today BY others ss the
eloeA shs Isft town with Fuller
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
GRAND JURY TO
REPORT TODAY

The grand jury which has been
In session for several weeks prob
Ing charges against public officials
first made by The Star is expected
to make its final report today.
II 10 generally believed around
the courthouse that the probers
have secured enough evidence to
substantiate practically every
charge made by this paper. but no
indictments are expected because
OF the difficulty In making the
cases stick legally.
The county commissioners dock.
site deals and their haphazard road
building methods will undoubtedly
take up most OF the jury's report.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

Although the jury has been in
session over a month. the total
cost TO the county is but little more
than the county was buncoed out
OF on the Glorious dock site deal. In
which the mysterious $1,000 fig
ured.
Judge Ronald. just before noon
today. sent word to the jury. ask
ing them II they were ready to re-
port. They answered In the mega
tive, but II is certain that their re-
port win come this afternoon.
Promoter Ayers today asserted
to The Star that he was not sub
poenaed by the grand jury Monday.
but testified voluntarily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

Tho New Chamber OF Commerce EN-
plcyS six stcnographors five nre from
HYATT Fowells school. Fourth and Pine.
HYATT -Fowells training Is real business
training. Adv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

Hff = 4 = + + 4 4 4
The first arrest under the 4
ss. law which provides the 4
Iorfsiture Of license II con- 4
neted OF driving an auto 4
snie In an intoxicated condi- 4
son was made when +. ID. 4
symour. manager OF the w. 4
~ RULER Co, was arrested. 4
ronday night. BY Patrolman 4
" Z. Collins. charged with 4
: ,Diation OF this law. The po- 4
.ee retained Seymour's auto 4
ball. Seymour resides =
. tne st. Paul apartments, 4
summit ay. and Seneca st. 4
'Errf 4 = n 4 t n n n 4 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17
On bIEnL'S TRAIL

pRTLAND. June i7.-FoIlowing
Rporss that Allen Jay Biehi. under
ealence OF two years at McNeils
sland for using the mails to de-
uaad IN the Columbia River Orch
- scandal, has crossed the line
70 canada, local federal authori-
- today are seeking him and have
handed that his bondsman. n. l..
!. skinner OF Seattle. produce him
h.hsith.
b'eni disappeared three weeks
Y. II no other means succeed, Il
Planned TO bring Blehl back as a
ngitive convict.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

TODAY'S your opportunity. Today you
= can deliver the punch, and give the
franchise grabbers, the Harbor island
swinders, the Ayers takers, and the whole
corrupt gang, knockout blow that will
count. Vote against Proposition 4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-17

~ ou have three port commissioners now
who are with you-who favor public
...,.rship of the harbor improvements
..hch YOU build with your money You
w.. everything to lose and nothing to gain
:. accepting the Chamber of Commerce
ss,,onosition to increase that board by two
members
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
ERUPTION LIKE PlMPLES

Wathena, Kan.-"My childs scalp
ashamed to have anyone see him. His
head had solid scab on it. He also
had terrible breaking out on his face
which was gradually growing worse
The eruption was like pimples which
developed into sores when he scratch
ed, which he did almost constantly.
Baby would almost scratch himself
raw
Il had used several different kinds
Of salve, none Of them helping in the
least bit. when | saw the Cuticura adj
vertisement in the paper and it made
me think Of the good results my sister
had when she used it for her children.
1 had only used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment about two weeks, before I
noticed that the sores were almost en-
tirely gone, and it must have been a
month or six weeks he was troubled
before I began the treatment He
would get easy when I would put the
Cuticura Ointment on him. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment completely cured
him and he has a clear complexion
now" (Signed) Mrs. w. H. Hughes,
Dec. 81, 1911.
Cuticura. Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston, -
Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13

This is tale Of a self-confessed
murderer who wished to be arrested.
as related by a writer in LIE Matin.
Paris.
Some time ago a man named Berge
was stabbed to death at A1giers. Three
men were arrested on suspicion. but.
as they proved their innocence. they
were released and the matter was
shelyed.
A few days ago man called at the
Office of the local police commissary
and said to that official:
My name is Marius Yvorra. killed
Berges. and this is how I did it
The commissary listened to the
mans confession and said:
You had better see my secretary"
The secretary also listened to the
mans confession. and. after little re-
lection said:
Nov, look here. my good man, this
is not the way to get arrested. You
must write US a letter confirming the
oral statement made to US. Then we
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-13
RenevoIent Mule.

A farmer once bought mule at the
market and named it Tough Hide. for
it looked as if it had been accustomed
to more blows than food He put the
animal in his little clover field, and
this it seemed to enjoy very much.
One morning Tough Hide saw troop
of asses coming down the lane, look
ing rather thin. He asked them if
they would like nice feed Of sweet
clover. "Ah, wouldn't wei" brayed
the asses.
So the mule with his teeth drew out
the. staple which fastened the gate
and let them in. Soon after the farm
er passed by, and saw the animals
eating his clover, so he got cudgel
and drove them all out He not only
gave the asses a sound thrashing, but
he thrashed Tough Hide as we'll
Moral.-Generosity is a good thing.
but ought not to be practiced with
other peoples property.