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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

In the weekly news letter sent out
by Sam Sapton, the governors execu-
tive clerk, the statement was made
that the state board of administration,
in charge of all the state educational
institutions, had made an order abol-
ishing all student help at the big state
schools. This was a mistake The
board did make an order abolishing
student instructors in all the schools.
This was done because the board felt
that it had no right to have under
graduates teaching other undergradu-
ates except as a matter of practice
work in the normal schools. The board
made an investigation and found that
It could hire three or four additional
instructors who would take the places
of sixteen or eighteen student in
structors at less money than was being
paid the students and better work
would result. The order only affected
the instructors.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

All day arguments on the question
Of the constitutionality of the blue sky
law ended the hearing of the Noun
Day receivership and custer case in
the district court. The attorneys were
required to close their three days le-
gal battle at o'clock in the afternoon.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

Most serious is the ques-
ton of walking in a correct
position. 1t is really aston
ishing to see the way that
many young men walk
nowadays. In stead OF
throwing their chests out
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

Recent investigations by the state
board of health discloses that cider is
now being sold in Kansas containing a
much higher percentage of alcohol
than any beer ever sold in the state.
Cider is generally sold by grocers;
they are not required to have a gov
eminent license, as cider is not sup
posed to be intoxicating.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

Vaccination against typhoid is one
of the recommendations in the latest
letter sent out to the county and mu-
nicipal health officers from the office
of the state board of health. In view
Of tile, fact, THAT present weather con-
ditions are especially favorable to the
spread of typhoid, and the additional
fact that number of cases have beez>
reported from several cities, the board
urges health officers to try to make
its use universal. ~, -" i,
'Anti-typhoid vaccination has been
proven to yield immunity" the bulle-
tin reads, "it is urged that in view
of its success, it's cheapness, its easy
and safe administration, that you ad-
vertise it's universal use as proven
tive of typhoid infection"
The rest Of the letter follows;
ITO County and Municipal Health
Officers:
cat this time it is recommended that
every health officer issue special
warning to the public in his jurisdic'
ton, through the public press and
otherwise, regarding the necessity OF
sterilization of all water used fol
drinking and domestic purposes. Two
simple methods available for purifica
ton of water are: first, boiling; sec
ond, the use of chlorinated lime IN
solution of 100000.
when rains come the vigilance is
often relaxed, but when one considers
the hard, dry and cracked condition o.
the ground, it is easy to appreciate the
dangers that may ensue by reason o.
seepage, purifying material into the
domestic water supply. This may alsC
occur by flushing streams and rivers
consequently, If rains occur there II
all the more reason for increased pre-
cautions"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

The bridge on the Il. y. & -. ulNl-
sion of the Missouri Pacific, three
miles southeast of Garrett burned re-
Gently. 1t was a wooden structure
125 feet long and fifty-two feet from
the ground at the highest point
The Kansas public utilities commits
sion has written to/all of the counties
of the Sixth and Seventh districts to
learn which, if any, want the rail-
roads to haul seed wheat to farmers
without charge for transportation.
The commission has published a certi-
ficate which it will supply to farmers
through the County commissioners, on
which the farmers can have seed
wheat hauled to them free of charge,
by the railroads. Letters from half
dozen county clerks have been re-
ceived telling of conditions in their
counties. The reports summarized
Rawlins-Has enough wheat for
seed and bread and some to sell. Not
much corn. Plenty of roughness for
stock feed. Alfalfa good and large
yield of seed in prospect.
Observation-Disclosures seed wheat
raised and probably will not want any
hauled in free.
Gove-Want from 400 to 500 certi-
ficates.
Bllis-Will not want any outside
assistance. as it can well take care OF
itself.
Pawnee-Has lost this years crop
and will want about three hundred
certificates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-08-28

You cannot please a woman against
her will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Louise Wooster

Louise Wooster, better known as Lot
Wooster to old time residents of Bir
mineham, passed away peacefully at hei
home 1909 Avenue ID, early yesterday
morning at the age of II years. Funera
services will be from the residence this
morning at 1890 o'clock, interment viii
follow in Oalo Hill cemetery
The death of Lou Wooster brings bacf
to the memory an heroic incident in hel
career about 40 years ago during the
cholera epidemic in Birmingham. At that
time when every one who could fled from
the pest infested city, Lou Wooster re-
manned and greatly assisted in nursing
back to life many cholera patients. Her
money she expended freely in supplying
the needy and in every way she devoted
her time to service for all.
Lou Wooster a few years ago wrote a
book called ''The Magdalen," and in he'
childhood she claimed the friendship o
John Wilkes Booth the actor who killed
President Lincoln.
According to friends of Lou Wooster
she leaves an estate valued at ovei
800 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
CHARLES p NELL

DIR. Charles P. Neill, United States
Commissioner of Labor since 1905, and
recently made commissioner of labor
statistics in the new department OF
labor, has resigned to take a position
outside of the government service
He was prominently identified with
the arbitration of many noted wage
disputes under the Erdman act. DR.
Neill has taken a position with the
American Smelling and Refining
company to organize and conduct its
labor department. In a statement to-
day DR.. Neill said the offer came to
him from Daniel Guggenheim, the
president, through William Loeb, Jr.,
managing director of the Guggenheim
corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Mrs. Mary Alice Merritt

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary Alice Merritt, aged 54 years
who died Thursday night at her late
residence, 1920 Highland avenue will be
conducted from the family residence this
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will
follow in Oak Hill cemetery The de.
ceased was born in Georgia and after her
marriage to the late w. II. Merritt the
couple removed to. Lowndesboro where
they started a mercantile business They
afterward removed to Clanton and finally
settled in Birmingham some 13 years ago
where Mr.. Merritt established and head
ed the American Bolt company. Follow
ing his death Mrs. Merritt took up tn,
duties of managing her husbands es
tate. Mrs. Merritt is survived by foul
sons, Charles H, Harry, John and Gran
Merritt; four daughters, Misses Nellie
Bessie and Sallie Merritt and Mrs. w
S. Durham, all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17

Chattanooga, May 16.-(Specal.)- )-Within
few days large forces of men will be-
gin putting up decorations which are to
greet the confederate veterans, who as
semble in annual reunion here. May "
20 and will incidentally celebrate the semi
centennial of the battle of Chckamauga
and other Chattanooga engagements.
Also the work of putting up thousands
of extra lights throughout the business
district will begin about the same time.
When the first visitors arrive, Chatta-
nooga will be a brilliant scene, with Con-
federate flags, bunting. pictures on can
vas of the famous Confederate generals,
and other. appropriate materials Haunting
in every breeze; at night, the entire
downtown section ablaZe with myriad
lights, those of permanent character and
specially erected for the occasion, in
large numbers, adding to the gaiety and
brilliance of the scene Aside from the
strings of light along the sidewalk, many
buildings will We completely outlined with
streamers of lights. as there is widespread
interest in making the entire city do
proper honor to the veterans.
Camp A. p. Stewart is complete as far
as it can be made so at date consid-
ably ahead Of the reunion. All the tents
are up, the big dining room tent in place,
the commissary and kitchen facilities
about completed. The big camp, where
1900 or many more if necessary of the
veterans can be accommoda ted, is pa
trolled day and night for safety of the
properly which is on the ground.
With the adjustment Of the railroad rate
from west Of the Mississppi river. all
veterans and friends in the southeastern
territory may feel sure of seeing thou
sands of the Texans and others from the
TRANS Mississippi department during the
Reunion. The western lines having suc-
eumbed 70 the storm Of protest, the rate
is just the same for the western veterans
ana other reunion visitors as for those
who are coming from the southeastern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17

Save a little of thy income and thy
hide bound pocket will soon begin to
thrive and thou wilt never cry again
with an empty stomach; neither will
creditors insult thee, nor want op-
press, nor hunger bite-nor will naked
ness freeze thee. The whole hemis-
phere will shine brighter, and pleos-
ure spring up in every corner of thy
heart benjamin franklin.
Official reports show that we Americans
spent a quarter of billion dollars last
year on imported Injuries. In fact, we
have become the leading luxury consum-
ers of the world.
Last years luxury importations were
classified as follows:
Seventy millions for art works; between
$40, 900, 900 and $4,000 600 for precious stones
similar amounts for laces and embroid-
cries, and for cigars. cigarettes and
smokers accessories: for toys, $9000.00O
champagne. $5OOO.OOo; feathers. chiefly os-
trich, $40 10000; automobiles and perfum-
cry. 100000 each.
These are big contributions to make for
things which we could get along without
to large extent
1t is true that most of these things rep
resent the extravagant tastes of the very
rich, but waste Is waste. no matter who is
responsible for It, Unfortunately, also
there are those who Nape the rich and
cannot afford to do So While curtail-
ment of lavish o. iltures by the rich
upon pure luxuries would be productive OF
less discomfort among the masses of the
people. 1t would also remove a very bad
example from before the eyes of those
who have "a champagne appetite on q
beer income as it has been very aptly
If inelegantly, expressed.
Discussion is life on the proposed, fed
eral income tax. but that is going to a6ect
very small proportion of our total pop
ulation. The real income tax 10 the
burden Of needless luxury and the con.
slant struGgis to kespp up apeparancss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO VETERANS
CONCERNING THE REUNION

states-1 cent mile each way. Reunion
tickets may be extended for 80 days by
depositng them with special agent here.
This will allow not only lengthy visit In
Chattanooga, that is necessary to thor
oughly enjoy all the sights, but will per-
NIT nice side trips to points in adjacent
states at exceedingly low rates. This
should prove a great induccment espe-
cially to persons who's former homes
are in the southeast, or who have rela-
tives in this section, or who wish to visit
particular city before returning to the
west. The same is true to a large degree
of people who come from comparatively
near and wish to take more CT a trip than
to Chattanooga.
Favorable action on the part of the
southwestern. ines means that from the
entire territory which naturally sends
hundreds or thousands of visitors from
every locality to each reunion, the same
rate to which the veterans and their
friends have been accustomed will apply
for the 1913 reunion in Chattanooga. The
round trip care. from Birmingham to
Chattanooga and return Is $50
The events connected with the great
reunion, Chattanooga's scenic and his
tcric points, the big street carnival that
will be in progress all week, Southern
league baseball, airship flights daily from
the veterans camp, four fine parades,
steamboat excursions on the beautiful
Tennessee rivsr-all these and more COM
bined with the lowest railroad fare ever
granted for any kind of an occasion. make
an unparalleled opportunity to visit
Chattanooga.
The work Of erecting the tents at Camp
A. p. Stewart has been completed, and a
most attractive spectacle Of camp life
will greet the veterans when they arrive
here for the Confederate reunion May
27-2s. About 100 large pyramid tents are
so arranged in jackson park as to form
a feautiful picture. The large mess tent
and the kitchen equipment are also COM
pleted.
Prominent ex-Ccnfederates who have
visited and carefully inspected the ar
rangement and general equipment OF this
camp pronounce it the best in the history
Of reunions. NothipG has bsen overloossd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
TALKS ON THRIFT
THE REAL INCOME TAX

When man has the moral courage to
cut out great many unnecessary expen-
ditures and save the money for a really
useful purpose he is a free man. All
classes might live more satisfying lives
If they saved more.
But again we want to say that we are
against going to the other extreme. Be
neither spendthrift nor miser. II you
can afford it, give to the church. to chart.
ty. for missionary work, feed clothe and
house yourself and your family welt
spend some money for healthful recrea-
ton. but save something also against the
inevitable .rainy daY''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
BREWER SETS DATE
FOR EXTRA SESSION
To Provide Funds to Repair Recent
Flood Damage

jackson, Miss, May 16.-Governor
Brewer today set June 10 for the coh-
vening Of an extraordinary session of the
Mississippi Legislature to provide funds
for the Improvement and repairs to the
Mississippi riyef lsyses N that state made
No other busiitess will be taken up.
The Mississippi levee board has asked
authority to float. q. 900 900 in bonds for the
maintenance of the states levee system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Mrs. Susan Hood

Mountain Creek, May 16.-(Special.)- y
Mrs Susan Hood, aged 70 years. died at
the Tuscaloosa insane asylum Thursday.
The remains were shipped to this point
and buried yesterday at Coosa River
church.
The funeral was attended by a large
number of people from different portions
of the county.
Mrs Hood, during her sane lifetime, was
a frequent visitor and patron to the
Soldiers home near here, and her death
is much regretted by all the old veterans
who enjoyed her visits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Mrs. John keliett

Lyerly, Ga. May 1s.-(Special.) )-Strick-
en- with heart failure, Mrs. John Kellett,
aged rs years, of South Summerville, died
very suddenly Surviving her are her
husband and several children two OF
Whom-Mrs. w. r. Moss and Russell Kel-
lett-are residents of the west. The fu-
neral services We're conducted by the Rev.
NJ. A. c. Bennett. Interment was in the
Johnson cemetery, near Summerville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Ernest SlOcumb

The remains of Ernest Sloeumb, the .
year-old sonl of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Slo-
cumb, who died Thursday, were sent yes
terday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock by the
Warner & Smiley Co., to Bryan, Ga,
for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
]. G.. Donaldson

Haleyville, May 16.-(Special) )-James G.
Donaldson died last night, aged II. after
an illness of more than three months
property. He was director of the Trad
ers and Farmers bank. He was buried
today at Prospect church by Haleyville
lodge of Masons. He leaves three sons
Addie w. Donaldson, jeff D. Donaldson
and J. A. Donaldson, also a widow and
several grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Mark Woods, Jr.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mark Woods, Jr., the 17-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Woods, sos Wood
avenue, Woodlawn, who died Thursday
morning, were conducted from the resi-
dence yesterday morning at 1890 O'Clock
1nterment followed in Woodlawn ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Deaths and Funerals
John S. Lanningham

The remains of John s. Lanningham
aged 3s years, who died yesterday morn
ing in a local infirmary, were sent yes
terday afternoon by the Johns Under
taking company to Inland for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Walter Asherry Pnsey

The remains of Walter Asberry Posey
the 2-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w
A. Posey, 1916 Fifth avenue, Avondale,
who died Wednesday, were sent to Talla-
poosa, Ga, for interment yesterday aft
ernoon by Lige 10y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Joseph Black

Fort Deposit, May 16.-(SpeciaL)-
The remains of Joseph. Black, who died
at Brewton last night reached Fort
Deposit early this morning and were
carried to the home of A. J. Black on
Rogers street, where the funeral SER
vices took place this afternoon at 3
o'clock. interment following immediate
iy in the Fort Deposit cemetery He
leaves only one child to survive him
Master Lake. a seven-year-old SON Mr.
Blacks wife died about two years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Miners Given Wage Increase

Charleston. w. Va, May 16.-Seven
cents a ton increase has been given
miners at the mines Of two coal com
panies on Coal river, where the first
trouble started over a year ago. ncces-
stating calling out troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17

DON FRANCISCO DE LA BARRA
Senor Don Francisco de la Barra,
Mexican minister Of foreign affairs,
has published statement to the eff
feet that American newspapers have
published statements concerning con-
ditions in Mexico which are erroneous
and that he expected to draw atten-
tion to facts in connection with the
situation which are not known and
which will greatly change certain
opinions on certain subjects. In con-
nection with this he says: "The false
impressions prevailing abroad, even
in the popular view of the Mexican
people, unjustly wound nation which
merits better treatment because of its
very misfortunes." This statement
has caused considerable comment in
Mexico.
in the arrangement or general equipment
that could add anything to the health
and comfort of the veterans. From all
reports It will 60 down In reunion history
~ the model camn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17

SHAW. the Undertaken. Phone Y
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone -s02
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-17
Loveman, Joseph g Loeb
Loveman, Joseph g Loeb
Men Should TQke Inventory of Their Sum-
mer WQrdrobes Before Coming Here Today

Get the habit of coming to this store Saturdays
There comes Saturday in this store that
does not bring opportunity for men to save on some
staple article of Make it your business to watch
these Saturday 1t will profit you in the
end
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-10-17
ON PACIFIC COAST

Fire or unknown origin in the in
dustrial district of Los Angeles, Cal,
Saturday night, caused damage esti-
mated at $125,000.
Lou Winters, musician, died Sun
day at Portland from the effects of
several heavy blows on the head, ap-
parently inflicted with an iron bolt.
Burr Harris, the negro who con-
fessed that he had murdered Mrs. Re
becca P Gay, a Christian Science prac-
titioner, is held for trial in the superior
court at Los Angeles.
With a recommendation for mercy
the jury in the case of Mrs. Marc De
Vale, who has been on trial at Oak
land, Cal, for the murder of her hus-
band, Manuel De Vale, a rancher,
brought in a verdict of manslaughter.
Frank Turner, 80 years old, of Lon
don, England, had travelled 5000 miles
to visit his uncle, A. C. Taylor of Cen
trail Point, near Medford, Ore, and he
was within a dozen miles of the end
of his journey Saturday night when he
was murdered or committed suicide in
the dressing room of Pullman car.
The body of Earle ]. Minckler, a
second class electrician of the United
States battleship New Orleans. was
cast up by the sea recently near Port
Madison. He disappeared September
On novdau ond bod q oOncidara hi q
sum of money. He was murdered by
strangling and his body sewed in a
gunny sack.
Twelve-year-old Myrtle ('Babe')
Wright swan the Golden Gate Sunday
and broke all former records of women
swimmers for the course that lies be-
tween Fort point and Lime point, by
accomplishing the feat in S5 minutes
and 40 seconds. The child-swimmer
appeared to be as fresh at the finish
as when she started.
Having once confessed to defraud-
ing fraternal insurance companies of
nearly $4,000 by false representations
of death, James G. La France, in his
recent trial at Portland was identified
by four fishermen as the man who
showed them a body on the. bank of
the Clackamas river near Estacada.
The body bore clothing and effects
which led to it's identification as La
France.
Governor West of Oregon has re-
moved Mayor Straw of Marshfield
from the Oregon naval board, and de-
clares that he will revoke his commits
sion as lieutenant commander of the
Oregon naval militia. DIR. Straw was
removed as member of the board for
nonattendance at its meetings, and
should his commission be revoked it
will be on the ground of conduct un-
becoming an officer.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-10-17
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
TENS OF GENERAL INTEREST
FRESH FROM OUR DAILY
NEWSPAPER SERVICE.
GATHERED FROM BOTH CONTINENTS
happenings National, Historical and
Political and Personal Events
Herewith Selected for Our
Many Readers.

Wisconsin will not issue marriage
licenses after January 1, unless the
groom presents a doctors certificate
The campaign to free British land
from landlordism and get the people
back on it" started Saturday in Lon
don.
Captain Ronald Amundsen, the polar
explorer, has ordered an aeroplane,
which he may take with him on his
next expedition.
The body of the late Adolphus
Busch, who died at Langenschwalbach,
Germany, from dropsy, is to be trans
ported to st. Louis for burial.
William Jennings Price of Danville.
KY, the new American minister to
Panama, was officially received by
President Porras last Saturday.
jefferson McCarn of Nashville,
Tenn, has been selected by President
Wilson and Attorney General Mercy
nolds for United States attorney for
Hawaii
An employee of the Cudahy Packing
company for % years, W. o. Lucas,
cashier, has been sentenced to a term
of five years in prison for stealing
$4,000.
II Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, leader
of the British militant suffragettes,
who is enroute to this country, should
attempt to land under an assumed
name she would encounter serious OBJ
stacles.
Paul r. Under, formerly director of
the Land and Industries bank at Ber-
lin, was arrested recently in New York
under the name of Lenhard, on a
charge of forgery involving about
s1,OOO,0OO.
The fainting of a woman in a crowd
ed synagogue at Chodorow,. Galicia,
Austria, recently caused panic. Hun
dreds of women rushed to the doors
and 16 of them were crushed to death
Scores were injured.
Brigadier General William T. Ros-
sell, chief of the army engineers, was
retired Saturday from the army. He
has reached the statutory age Of "a
years and will be succee led by Brig
adler General Dan c. Kingman.
President Yuan Shi Kais principal
wife and several of his daughters re-
ceived Saturday a number of distin-
guished guests, including the ladies of
the foreign diplomatic corps. at tea
in the winter palace at Picking.
Representative Henry d. Clayton,
chairman of the house judiciary COM
mittee, has withdrawn from the Ala
bama senatorial fight and will remain
in the house to help carry through the
administration antitrust program.