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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Recruiting Extraordinary


Reports that difficulty is being expe-
rlenced in recruiting for our Indian Sikh
regiments recall the extraordinary means
by which Capt. III. r. Holmes filled the
ranks of the Thirty-sixth Sikhs in 1887
He was a first-class all-round athlete.
with the reputation of being the strongest
man in India at the time, and. knowinp.
the Skins fine sporting qualities and
their particular keenness for wrestling. he
toured the villages in his district. chal-
longing all young men to meet him in
the ring.
The terms were that every opponent
who was beaten should join the Thirty-
sixth Silxhs as a recruit, and the eager
ness of eligible Sikhs to take up the
sporting offer. combined with the admired
prowess of the captain, very soon filed
the ranks, SO that the regiment wa 8
ready before the end of the year for
the great jubilee review at the Meerut
Durbar
Much earlier similar recruiting ruse
was employed by Captain Martin in
the villages of the North of Ireland.
though In the case of the terms We're
that the losers in a hundred yards fiat
race with the captain should join the lat
ter's regiment. and il the captain lost
then he reserved the right to carry on
the contest with his victor in the boxing
ring sovereign went to every man
accepted for enlistment, and so great was
the captains sporting prowess that in
one day he added II recruits to the colors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Animals May Have Other Means
OF Information Than Our O7un

would seem fairly well suited to be put in
motion under the iinpu,se of sound In
that case, the insect, exploring the region
with her antennae, would be warned by
slight noise coming UP fro mthe ground
the noise of the mandibles nibLlir a 70 IT.
tn enoise of the caterpillar wriggling It's
tcdy. What FAINT sound and how diff
cult 10 transmit through the spongy cnsh-
ion of the earth.
1T is less than faint; 1t is non-exstent
The gray worm is nocturnal in its habits
By day II sulks in its clapper and does not
stir. 1t does not nibble, either; at least,
all the gray worms which | have un-
earthed at the time when the insect was
hunting were nibbling. nothing, for the
simple reason that they had nothing to
nibble They were in layer of earth de-
lvoid of roots, completely motionless and,
therefore, silent. The sense of hearing
must be set aside with that OF smell"
Inclined as we are and 1t could not
well be otherwise-to judge all things by
our standard, we allow animals our own
means of perception. We do not dream
that they might easily possess others of
which it is impossible for us to have an
exact idea because there is nothing like
them In us. Are We quite certain. asks NJ.
Fabre, that they are not equipped, in
varying degrees. with view to sensa-
tions as foreign 10 ourselves as the SEN
sation of color would be If we were blind
from birth? Are we so yer ysure? Has
matter no secrets? Are we SO very sure
that it Is revealed only by light, sound.
taste, smell and touch Physics and chem
stry, young though they be, already de-
contains an enormous harvest In compari-
son with which our scientific corp is the
utmost penury A new sense would open
to our search a world to explore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
TURKEY BEGINS TO
INVADE BULGARIA
Burn Villages on Jamboli
Road-Powers Take
No Action

London, July 24.-Without declaring
war and apparently trusting that the
jealousies of the powers Will prevent
European intetferences. Turkey has be-
gun an invasion of Bulgaria. The Turks
have occupied and burned the villages
ON the Jamboli road and 1t is report
ed have pushed their reconnaissance
to Philippopolis.
No information has been received as
to the strength of the forces that have
crossed the frontier Probably they are
only comparatively small bodies of En-
YER Beys cavalry Some skirmishing
has occurred on the frontier. but seem
ingly the Bulgarians have offered no
serious resistance.
In Vienna it is reported that the
Turks have crossed the Bulgarian from
tier In three places, by the Martha
and Lundja valleys. as we'll as in the
direction of Jamboli
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has pro-
tested TO the powers and appealed for
European Intervention, but there is no
sign that Europe will act.
Both Greece and Seryia are throwing
obstacles In the way of an armistice,
while pushing their attacks In the di-
rection of Sofia.
1t is reported Roumania has warned
Servia and Greece that If they continue
their advance the Roumanian army will
be ordered TO occupy Sofia first
The Daily Chronicle reports that the
Turks have occupied Dedeaghatch, on
the Aegean sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Subway Breathing Spot

The Manhattan street. subway station
on the Broadway division of the system,
situated many feet above the Harlem val
ley. and from the platform of which a
clear view OF the Hudson and the Pail
sades beyond can be had is called the
breathing spot by many persons who re-
side on the west side north of One Hun
dred and Thirty-seventh street station.
L is the only station in the open air
frcm the Battery to Dyckman street.
In going up town in the Aush hours many
persons prefer to ride In the local trains
instead of the more crowded expresses.
They find 1t a good plan to get off at
the Manhattan street station and change
there to the express train, instead of con-
tinuing to the One Hundred and Thirty
seventh street station, the last stop for
the local trains, and waiting underground
tor the express train. The One Hundred
and Thirty-seventh street station is cooled
only by draughts that come down the
stairways or through the tunnel. Z.
Thus Manhattan street is becoming the
changing point for express trains. AL
most all the users of the Broadway di-
vision are aware of it's advantages and
about the only persons who now ride to
the One Hundred and Thirty-seventh
street station before changing are stran-
gers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
TO CELEBRATE OPENING OF
ST. ANDREWS BAY CANAL
Waterway Will Serve Apaachicoa River System Connecting
Bay and Gulf-One of the Most Important Waterway
Projects of the Day. Affecting Two Mil
lion People

Columbus, Ga, July 24.-(Speeia1) }
A canal which means as much to the
Chattahoochee river valley and that
canal to the world Will be completed
about the same time as the tremen-
dous project which will unite two
oceans. Although this canal is not as
long nor as deep or wide. nor fraught
with great engineering problems, the
waters of the canal Will be as wet and
as blue, and the people of Georgia,
and Alabama, and Florida will rejoice
over the completion with the same red
fire and bands and banners and loud
acclaim as all of the United States and
the South American republics will re-
joice over the passage of the first yes
sci through the Panama canal.
The opening of the st. Andrews bay
canal, which will serve the ApaIachi-
cola river system, connecting with the
bay of that name. and the Gulf of
Mexico, Is one of the most important
waterway projects of the day. Nearly
100000 of people will be affected
$50 600 900 worth of commerce is wait
AhS5 III NAiG ~ Sd3t All
is ready" And when the time comes,
and 1t will come ere long, as the work
is two thirds finished. there VIII be a
celebration which will go down in his
tory as something unique-a celebra
ton 40 miles long, as wide as the
hills which VIII reverberate the echo,
and as high as the blue vau1ted heav-
ems.
For the Columbus Board of Trade
has spoken. 1t has committed itself to
celebration on the date of the open
ing of the canal. 1t has a year to think
things over and already there has been
suggestions in plenty. Were half to
be carried out there would be such
| an awakening that the boil weevil
would seek a habitation where they
could rayage without being disturbed.
Congress will be memorialized for ma
| tional recognition of the event; the
war department besieged for battle
| ships and a torpedo flotilla for naval
demonstration of the deep waters of
the bay, while from the head of navi-
cation of the Chattahoochee and the
Flint and the Chipola to the confluence
of the Apalachicola river and through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
MILITIA HURRIED
TO COPPER BELTS
TO QUELL RIOTING
(Continued from Page One)

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perior mine; cut about throat, will re-
cover.
j. Kenneth Mcleod, engineer Red
Jacket mine; nose broken.
William Richards, blaster, skull frac-
tured; serious.
Whether the strikers yielded to the ad-
vice of their leaders were frightened
by the call for troops, they ceased their
demonstrations this afternoon. More than
500 miners from AnmeelS marched to
Calumet, and paraded the streets. Sew
eral mass meetings were held and great
enthusiasm was shown when speakers
exhorted the men to remain faithful to
The strike orders. Leaders of the Western
Federation of Miners have sent out re-
peated REQUESTS to the men to desist from
carrying arms or interfering by violence
with any one about the mines.
After mass meeting in Calumet this
afternoon, strikers marched to the Red
Jacket shaft of the Calumet and Hecla
company and chased away three watch
men. At Hancock a body of strikers this
afternoon went to the Park Brewing COM
pany's plant, operated by non-union men
since strike some time ago, and closed
the plant by driving away the brewers.
Tonight union meetings were held at
all points affected by the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Interest in Meet

London. July 25-Great interest was
taken in the meeting of the British Med
ical association at Brighton yesterday
vixen Sir Birkley Moynihan. professor of
clinical surgery in the University of
Leeds, described the discovery by the
American surgeon. George w Chile. OF
Chill, Ohio, of a method of anaesthesia
whereby the area of operation could be
shut off from the brain for several days
If necessary.
The Daily Express. commenting editor-
ally. considers that the discovery is per-
haps one Of the greatest in modern sur
gerry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
GOOD ROADS SCOUTS
REACH TUSCALOOSA
Walker Citizens Arrive to
Boost Highways
DROUTH is RELIEVED
Object of Visit of Good Roads Boosters
to Get County Interested in I'M
proving Dirt Roads Between
Tuscaloosa and Jasper

Tuscaloosa, July IL (Special.)-A goodly
crowd of good roads boosters reached
Tuscaloosa last night from Walker coun-
ty, coming for the purpose of getting
Tuscaloosa county interested in the dirt
road from here 10 Jasper.
This party of prominent men made the
trip from Jasper to Tuscaloosa in a day
and reported the roads good only in spots,
and they are very much in earnest in their
efforts to induce the county commissioners
to build the gap and hope to induce Fay
ette county to improve their highways
in that direction,
Today the party has been in the hands
of the Board of Trade, and the boosters
have been shown the improvements and
great advantages of Tuscaloosa by COM
mittee of prominent business men who are
eager to meet these men half way and
join them in the good work of building
and improving highways.
The regular state examinations that arc
an annual event in Tuscaloosa. just al
the close of the summer school. have
come to a close and over 200 teachers ap-
piled for certificates at the university ex-
animation which was conducted by z, w
Williams, and at the courthouse, Where
a similar examination was held ana con-
Quoted by Superintendent Perry Hughes
50 white teachers, of whom 81 were wom-
en- and II negroes applied for certif1cates
After a continual drouth extending over
nine weeks a good rain fell in this Sec
tion last night Crops have bene serious
~ damaged, all old corn injured beyono
repair, but fall gardens and the cottor
crop will be benefited by the rain OF yes
terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Truck Thieves

From the New York Sun.
Nobody who is acquainted with the
number of thefts from trucks and de-
livery wagons will doubt the statement
of confessed receiver of stolen goods
that his profits amounted to $4,000 In a
little over three months. The losses of
business houses through the dishonesty
of drivers reach a great sum each year.
Yet there seems to be no reason why this
form OF robbery should not be reduced to
ineonsiderable proportions.
All thieves of this kind depend on re-
ceivers of stolen goods to take their loot
from them promptly. Most of these re-
celvers are In New York city, though
some transact their business in nearby
New Jersey settlements. Wherever their
headquarters are the business they carry
on cannot fail TO attract attention, and a
close police inspection of all suspected es-
adjustments would shut up their shops in
short order. No great skill is needed in
the detective department to discover deal
ers n stolen goods. and the mere watch
ing of their places of business would end
their activities. This done the work Of
suppressing out of town fences" would
be comparatively simple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

Lake Wimioo. and Searcy creek and the
south prong of Wetappo creek there
Will be by night beacon lights at stated
intervals which will reflect in the sky
lurid light denoting a new era of
prosperity. Everything floatable Will
move down these rivers Haunting bunt-
ing to the breeze, bands playing can
non booming. The objective point viii
be the canal and ST. Andrews bay,
where all forces will join In every
form of demonstration known to man
kind.
Columbus Will not be alone in this.
Girard, Phenix City, Eufaula Ft
Gaines, Blountstown. Bristol, Apalaeh-
icola, Panama City. Carabelle, Balm
bridge, Newton, Albany. Mariana, Chi
pola and maybe Pensacola, Mobile
New Orleans, Tampa and Key West will
enter into the spirit of the celebra-
tion and If the combined noise of three
states and the government of the Unit
ed States cannot be heard around the
globe 1t Is because the people OF the
southland have forgotten the yell which
when once heard Is never forgotten
The st. Andrews bay canal prof.
ect was approved February l, 1910, pro-
viding for depth to admit passage OF
river steamers and lighter craft /;
will be necessary to transship all goods
for or from deep sea vessels at St
anu t0S VI IdHdfld lily, OF Wherever
terminals may be erected hereafter
The cost of the project Will exceed
100000 and the money has been ap-
propriated to complete the work The
last rivers and harbors bill carried the
last s130,000.
The Apalachieola river. formed at
River Junction, Fla. by the Flint md
the Chattahoochee rivers, is 1877 miles
long. The Chattahoochee is navisa.l.
to Columbus, distance of 1863 miles
The Flint is navigab1e to Bainbridge
and during medium low water to AL
bany, Ga, distance of 105 miles The
chipola is navigable for a distance OF
65 miles. The total navigable length
OF the river system is 470 miles. The
length of the canal is 30 miles.
Columbus as the farthest-away sea
port town hastens the completion OF
the canal. If she cannot move to the
sea she will bring 1t to her gates
Hence this preliminary rejoicing Co
lumbus may never match the glories OF
| Tyre of old nor send its vessels through
the seven seas. but she is going to
celebrate the fact that her commerce
can travel by all-water to the ports
of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

London, July 24.-The wedding of
Prince Arthur of connaught and the
Duchess of Fife will be solemnIzed in
the chapel royal St James palace oc-
tober 15
Chicago, July 24.=Details of the
granting of an option of sale to the
American Telegraph and Telephone
system of Chicago. owned by the Illinois
Tunnel company. were announced at a
city council committee meeting today.
London, July PA Shanghai dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph says
"Looting has begun in the city and the
residents are fleeing Many fires were
caused by bursting shells. and several
foreigners were wounded by stray
shots
Toxic. July 24.-The disinterestedness
of the sudden outburst of Mexican
friendship is doubted here and the opin-
ion is freely expressed by prominent
Japanese that Japan must be careful
not to allow itself to be used as an
instrument for the fostering of anti
American feeling in Mexico
Shangai, July 25.-During the last "a
hours the rebels have made a series Of
spirited attacks on the arsenal, but all
of them have been repulsed.
Philadelphia, July 24--New York was
chosen as the next meeting place of the
National Leather and Shoe Finders as
soeiation at the closing business session
of the convention of that body here
today.
Cape May. n J., July 24.-Edwin A.
Krauthoff of Kansas City was elected
president of the Commercial Law league
of America at the closing session of
its annual convention here today.
Columbus, O.. July 24-State Senator
William Green of Coshocton. o. an
nounced here today that he had been
appointed international secretary treas
urer of the United Mine Workers of
America TO fill a vacancy created by
the resignation of Edwin Perry of
Oskaloosa, Ia.
Dallas. Tex, July 24.ADrouth of
weeks was broken here late today when
| 60 inches of rain fell.
Washington, July 24.-The Virginia
and West Virginia debt commissions
meet here tomorrow to confer on the
settlement of West Virginias 81, ,000, 900
debt to Virginia, for which the supreme
court gave judgment some time ago.
sea of the headless body of an ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

pensively dressed young woman was re-
ported today by Capt. Charles White of
the schooner Jennie Gilbert, upon his
arrival in port.
indianapolis. July 24.--George Kais-
erling. pitcher of the indianapolis
American Association club, has been
sold to the San Francisco Pacific Coast
league team, according to telegram
received from Manager Mike Kelley
who Is in Chicago seeking new players
for the local team.
Philadelphia, July 24.-One man was
blown from a travelling crane Into the
Delaware river and drowned while
property In all sections of the city
was damaged by severe wind and
thunderstorm which visited this city
today. .......
Greensburg. Pa. July 24-Mabel, the
ers, was burned to death today when
her brother, Charles, aged 4 years
built fire under a baby carriage in
which the child was sleeping.
Beloit. Quebec. July 24-Seven lives
We're lost at Beloit today when an eN-
plosion of nitroglycerin blew one OF
tnt iSOidltQ OIL lIe 33dnduidu
Explosives company to bits and scat
tered the dismembered bodies of four
men and three girl employees In every
direction.
Vancouver. b. cs July 24.-John Nc
Namara, alias australian Mae, al
legged to have been implicated in the
robbery of the New Westminster
branch of the Bank of Montreal. Sep
tember 10, 1911, when more than $271,-
600 was stolen, today was sentenced 20
serve nine years in the penitentiary
for the theft of an automobile which
the prosecution alleged was stolen u
carry away the bank loot.
New York. July 24.--Not only a head
of the New York, New Haven and
President Mellen, but radical changes
in the financial and operating policy
with revolution in the machinery OF
executive management win be recon-
mended by the subcommittee of di-
| rectors
New York. July 24.-The railroad sit
| uation involving the threatened strike
| of 10000 trainmen and conductors or
eastern roads remained practically un-
changed tonight after another day oi
| conferences. so far as could be learned
from the federal mediators, who are
| seeking to have the roads and the mer
agree on a platform of arbitration un.
der the Newlands act
London, July 24-Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst. who was released thi.
| evening from Holloway jail after al
Imprisonment lasting only since Mon
day, is reported to be in a very crit
'icaI condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
JOHNSON DECIDES
CHASE PROTEST

Chicago, July 24.-Presdent Johnson
of the American league announced to-
night after investigation of the protest
of the New York club regarding the
deal by which Hal Chase was procured
by Chicago in exchange for Zeider and
Boston that the New York club had no
basis for complaint.
President johnson said he had found
that zeider had played whenever
needed, for 10 days previous to the
trade. and for five days afterwards
Borton played with the Highlanders
until his weak hitting resulted In his
transfer to the Jersey City club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Home Club for Domestics

A home club for housemaids and cooks
for the purpose of providing domestics
home and a place to entertain. as well
as channels of culture and a special EN-
ployment bureau, will be esta blished by
the Friday Morning club, says the Los
Angeles Herald.
Much of the cultural work of the latter
club will be introduced here and a special
employment bureau will be operated by
the clubwomen. Music and good books
will be supplied and the girls will be ex-
pected to make the club real home not
only living there, but bringing their
friends there to entertain them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25

PLANS FOR DEFINITE
POLICY TOWARD
MEXICO DISCUSSED

Continued from Page One)
cided feling against intrvention and in
favor of backing up any diplomatic move
President Wilson and his advisers may
feel disposed to make.
Discussing the proposal to prohibit en-
tirely the shipment of arms into Mexico
from the United States, Prof. Francisco
Escudero. member of the constitu-
tionalist cabinet. who is in Washington
to explain the purposes of the Carranza
cause, said today that his colleagues were
satisfied with the idea, but hoped soon
both sides would be permitted to get
arms on equality.
Further assurances that Americans al
MADEIRA are in no immediate danger was
given by the state department today in
the following announcement:
From Chhuhua it is reported that Ma
dera has been out of communication witt
Chihuahua since Sunday, the 18th, OF
which day federal troops were withdrawn
from the western part of the state There
was no reason to believe that Americans
in the vincinity of the town were in dan
ger, according to reports to the state de-
partment on the 23d. The federal govern
ment has promised to make every effort
to relieve.
To Send Relief
1OnSul bQWdluS dl Ell 1dSO Reported
today that six families were the only
Americans supposed TO be at MADEIRA or
the 10th, and that they were thought tc
be en- route for the border, The railroad
has stated that there is a locomotive anc
plenty of box cars at the disposition oi
the men and the railroad is in operative
condition for fully 10 miles to the north
The MADEIRA company Will send relief i
considered necessary. General Villa il
willing to assist
Reports to the state department
say the governor of Tobasco has sent
force to the towns of Iturbide and Attend,
against marauders who sacked two Amer
lean plantations in that vicinity.
Admiral Cowles, in command of the
squadron on the Pacific coast, reported
that all was quiet at Topolobampo, but
made no reference to Thomas Hind, the
American railroad man, for whose safety
he was asked to inquire by Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt. 1t was reported that Hind
was held for ransom at Guaymas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Yacht REGATTA

Put-inBay, Ohio. July 24.-One of the
features of the Inter-Lake Yacht assoca-
tion regatta here today was the ladies'
cat boat race, which was won by Mrs.
George King. of Toledo. who sailed Com
modore S. 0. Richardson's "Old Sam"
three miles in 56 minutes and 80 seconds.
Ptted against her were six other crafts
her closest competitor being Mrs. Kate
r ehtle WIN cat boat No. 2. 4. Y. c. Her
time was 5s minutes IS seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Accidentally Shot

Roanoke, Va. July 24.-Thelma Fultz,
aged II, was accidentally shot and killed
here today, by playmate, Guy Smith,
aged 7. The children were playing with
a pistol, which they had taken from a
dresser drawer in the Futz home. The
weapon was discharged into the girl $
face, killing her instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Fourteen Hurt

Newell, w. Va, July 24.--Fourteen
persons were seriously injured. one fa-
tally, today when work car collided
head-on with passenger car on the
Newell street railway line. Twelve
passengers were hurt James Malone.
a motorman of the work car. probably
VIII die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-25
Farmer Wounded

Huntington, w Va. July 24.-George
Hatcher, farmer, living near Harold.
EKy., shot and mortally wounded Will
liam Goodwin and seriously injured
Frank Vincent and James Smith near
his home today. Hatcher alleges he
was attacked by the three men and Sc
verely beaten Hatcher got his rifle
and the shooting followed