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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
ROBBERS TAKE OVER
$500 FROM DEPOT
Safe at Afford, Fla, Blown
Open and Contents
Taken

Dothan, April as Special)-Aecording to
reports received in Dothan yesterday. the
office of the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay
Railroad company at Afford, Fla, was
entered sometime during the night by
robbers, who secured about $500 in cash
and money orders. The Southern Express
company suffered the heaviest loss, about
$l75 in cash and a pad of money orders.
About $50 belonging to the agent was
also taken. The railroad suffered small
loss in money.
The safe is said to have been taken
some distance into the woods and blown
open. Officers are now searching for the
robbers, but no arrests have been re-
ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
MARION WITNESSES
LEAVE FOR CULLMAN

Marion, April Especial "a F..
Armstrong, j. NJ Moore, j. C. Mickle-
boro M. H. Wilbourne, w. f. Curb,
John Lockhart. William Dozier and Rev.
j. w. Frazier left tonight for Gull
man, where they were summoned in the
case of the state Of Alabama VS.. John
Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
Consider Jury Reform Bill

Trenton, N. j.. April s.-Governor
Fielder announced today that he would
call a special session of the Legislature
to meet on May to consider Jury
reform bill that is advocated by Presi-
dent Wilson and which failed of pas
sage at the regular session of the as
sembly that adjourned last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
No One to Listen


heard the message and paid respectful at
tention to its delivery.
No One to Listen
Under the custom in vogue for years OF
having the presidential message read from
the clerks desk, In almost every case
there IS no quorum present, and when
there is little attention is paid to the
message and the reading of it is a mere
formally. The message Is then ordered
printed and copy given to each MEM
ber, who reads it or not as 1t suits him.
In delivering the message in person, the
President is assured that each member of
Congress will obtain a more clear and
comprehensive meaning of the policies
and legislation he advocates than he
would otherwise obtain, and this is ex-
actly what he seeks.
If the President can get the attention
Of Congress focused upon his recon-
mendations right at the beginning of the
session, surely he has accomplished some
thing worth the effort of presenting his
views to them in person, and what harm
is done?
The President has no power to legisIate
Yet large part of the responsibility of
legislation is upon him. If legislation is
enacted during his administration which is
unwise he suffers the penalty. Besides
that he is the final arbiter of all legisla-
tion, for without his approval Congress
cannot make a law, unless they accomp-
ish that end by a two-thirds vote over
his veto, and that is indeed a rare oc-
currence.
Many Shocks in Store
In the opinion of many Congress Is in
for several shocks before this extra ses-
sion is over. 1t is not believed by many
that the President intends to hold the
big stick over members, but it is believed
comforting with the leaders, and will do
everything in his power to bring recall
citrants into line. If he does this he is
going to offend somebody sure and be
charged with "meddling." The open and
debatable question is why shouldn't he
medde?
Others go even further and gloomily
point out the significant fact that the
President has deliberately held back ap-
pointments to office. They believe, or at
least argue, that there is ground for be-
lief that he intends, as a last resort to
hold the patronage club over them. This
game has been played with more or less
success by former Presidents, and no one
need be exceedingly surprised If this hap
pens to become one of the precedents that
woodrow Wilson considers good enough
to follow.
At any rate the situation is exceedingly
Interesting and everybody, save the re-
pubicans, is hoping that 1t will not end in
a rupture between the President and the
legislativ end of the government. In
such event with whom would the people
side?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
ARSENIC IS PUT
into COFFEE POT
Attempt Made to Poison
Family of Prominent
Madison Planter

Huntsville, April Especial flames
Latham, we'll known planter, who lives
in the neighborhood of Farley, has re-
ported to the authorities here that an at
tempt was made Monday by some un-
known person to poison his family. A
the coffee pot, which was sent to the din
ing table. When Mrs. Latham began to
pour the coffee she noticed that it was
discolored and foamed in the cups. They
all became suspicious and would not taste
the coffee A portion of the coffee was
brought to Huntsville and analyzed. II
was found to contain enough arsenic tc
kill a hundred people, it is said. Detec
tives are at work on the case and so fal
no arrests have been made.
At the monthly meeting of the Virginia
Clay Clopton chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy yesterday
afternoon, Mrs. Clopton, life president
was hostess. Mrs. Susie Smith, who has
been absent from Huntsville several years
living in France. was guest of honor. She
presented the chapter with an embelished
copy of Father Ryans poem, "The Con-
quered Banner" which has been set to
music. This will be sung at future meet
ings of the chapters of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederaey in Alabama. Del
egates were elected to the state conven-
ton in Camden as follows: Miss Sarah
Lowe, Mrs. A. w. Newson, Mrs. Kate c.
Donegan, and Mrs. Roy O'Neal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
'A.P.|. CADETS HEAR
PROF. KAROPET0FF
Famous Electrician From
Cornell Inspects School
and Makes Addresses

Auburn, April e.-(Special)-A notable
event was the visit to the Alabama Poly
technic institute yesterday of Prof Vlad-
inner Karopetoff. Professor Karopetoff Is
one of the leading authorities in the world
of electrical engineering. He is on q
tour visiting leading chronological insti-
tutions in the south.
He lectured for two hours in the morn
ing session to the students of senior and
junior electrical and mechanical engineer
ing, numbering over 1870 students. In the
afternoon he delivered a popular lecture
before a large audience in Langon hall
on the development of personality.
In the evening he gave a highly artis-
tic piano recital and musical lecture in
ciative audience of students and faculty
people.
While in Alabama Professor Karopetoff
will inspect various industrial plants.
DR.. II. o. Murfee, principal of Marion
institute, will deliver the address on the
anniversary of Jefferson's birthday.
DIR. w E. Hinds, state entomologist,
is on tour through the northern part of
the state where he will lecture to groups
of bankers concerning the invasion of
the boil weevil and measures for its con-
troll. He will lecture at Admission, Jasper
and other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

A serious accident was narrowly avert
ed Tuesday afternoon when w. T. Wood
fin and Miss Flemming Cooke were
thrown from buggy near the depot
The horse was frightened by a break of
the shaft. Mr.. Woodin was badly bruised
and bled profusely, while Miss Cooke had
her back badly sprained and injured in
ternally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

At meeting of the board of county
commissioners held this week $500 was
set aside to improve the Fixes ferry roao
leading out from the Incorporated limits
of Marion. 1t was also authorized tc
extend the state road from the foot OF
Joyce hill to the Cahaba river at Bor-
rough's ferry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

III. 0. Murfee of Marion Institute will
deliver the annual Jefferson day address
at Auburn institute on Friday. April Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

The recent proclamation of the mayor,
calling for cleanup day." met with
little response by the citizens, and a new
effort is being inaugurated by ladies of
the Civic league to put the town on a
reasonable sanitary basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

they were all present who could be there,
heard the message and paid respectful at
| tention to its delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

DR.. II. o. Murfee, principal of Marion
institute, will deliver the address on the
anniversary of Jefferson's birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10

The annual government day exercises
of Marion Institute will be held on Sat
urday, April 12, and the address made
by Thomas M. Owens of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
BOYS CORN CLUB IN
PERRY REORGANIZED
Additional Prizes Will Be Distributed
to Champion Growers
Next Fall

tendent Charles G. Johnston of the coun-
ty schools has reorganized his Boys Corn
club, and an effort will be made to in
terest a larger number of boys this year.
There was distributed a number of cash
prizes last year and this feature will be
made much larger for the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-10
Bows Straw Hats

Choose one Of these shapely. straw hats with
roll brim that the boy can wear either "dip'
front or down all round.
Split braid hats 81.
Milans $150 and $2
Children s shapes, ST to So.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15
bIRDMAN IS
COMING down
EAST COAST
ON WAY FROM JACKSONVILLE
ALONG Shore TO PALM BEACH
REACHES ST. AUGUSTINE BUT
HIGH WINDS HAVE DELAYED
START OF FLIGHT FROM
THERE TO DAYToNA.

Aviator George Gray of Maiden,
Mass, who is making a flight from
Jacksonville down the East Coast to
Palm Beach, is expected to reach
Daytona at any time, but the exact
time of his arrival can not be defin-
itely foretold.
The aviator planned to start from
ST. Augustine for Daytona this morn
ing, but because of the high wind he
was unable to make the start at the
time planned. He has been holding
himself and his machine in readiness
to make the start as soon as the
wind ceases.
The journey from Jacksonville to
Palm Beach is being made in a
Wright passenger carrying biplane
and by easy stages. Aviator Gray
flew from Jacksonville to st. Angus
tine Monday, intending to start the
next morning for Daytona, his next
stop, but wind conditions have been
un1avoraDIe Tor fiylng since he land
ed in the Ancient City. The start
from the metropolis was made from
the old Moncrief park race track and
the aviator took a course due east to
the beach, then turned south toward
St Augustine The flight is not an
endurance test, but Mr.. Gray pre-
fers to take his machine to Palm
Beach in flight rather than ship it
by express.
If Mr.. Gray arrives here this af-
ternoon he will probably remain here
over night, continuing his flight to-
morrow if the wind conditions are
favorable. 1t is probable. however.
his start from St. Augustine will
not be made until tomorrow.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15
WILD Red Rice.

In Senegal red rice grows wild The
fields in which it grows are inundated
regularly by the Senegal or by its az
fiuents, and in measure as the tide
rises the rice plant rises above the
food The grain is very red and very
dry and hard. 1t swells in the water
and as it swells loses some Of its rich
color. 1t is very nourishing and re
quires no Harpers Week
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15
ssparatlno Honey.

To obtain strained honey, separat-
ing the honey from the wax as it
comes to Us n the frame, place the
frame II bowl IN tae oven just
warm enough to melt the honey and
wax; then remove tie frame and let
the honey stand until cold when the
wax may be skinned OF tie top with
out any trouble.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15

*We wish to announce to the
public that this meat market will not
be open hereafter on Sundays. Nc
Donalds Market. 35-6t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15

*South American Panamas, Japan,
Manila, Java and Peanit hats just
received. the very latest shapes. NJ.
Ella Dewey.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15
Where caraway Seed Abounds.

Caraway seed is extensively grown
IN Holland. Groningen. in the north
east corner, produces more than any
other province. next being north Rol-
land, in which Amsterdam is situated.
In these two provinces more than
half the earaway plant ACREAGE is
found. In the whole country the num-
Der Of acres devoted to caraway
growing was. in 1911, 20,337.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15

, *%Launch hull, 30x6, for sale at
bargain. Also Edison phonograph
and records. Box 81, Daytona, Fla.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-15

THE very best in Fish, Oysters
Game and Chops at Hates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs, Goodlander of South Dakota
visited the past week at the home OF
Rev. R. B. Manley and returned home
Saturday.
This week was the week of the
Monroe county fair and number OF
our people were in Abba from Bux-
ton, Hiteman, Hooking and surround
ing towns. +~,. 49,.
Editor John L. Thompson made a
business visit to our city the past
week. ~ .,%t1l ,.t- ...r..
Ice cream and watermelon social at
A. M. E. church on Monday evening.
Mrs. Maggie Gordon and children
Of Bussey are visiting Mrs. Allie
Bowman in Abba this week. r *.
The Sewing Circle club has added
new feature to their society this
wear. They have birthday day and
on Monday afternoon the ladies gath
cred at the home of Mrs. Nellie Estes
to celebrate her birthday, with bas-
kets filled with many good things OF
the season and ice cream and cake.
Lester and Lindsay Tent Theater
has played Abba the past week:
Messrs. Elzie Martin, w. 6. Davis,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
CLARINpA, IOWA.

Saturday promptly at $3.50 p. M.
occurred the wedding of Mr.. Thomas
of Kansas City, Mo-, and Miss Ida
Long of this city. The beautiful ring
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Morgan at the home Of the brides
sister, Mrs. James Pemberton. About
twenty guests were present. The
couple will be at home in Kansas
City in few days, which has been
prepared by the groom. Miss Ida is
an accomplished young lady and will
be greatly missed in her church SER
vice. >r"
Mrs. Thalbia Pemberton and chill
dren are visiting their mother, Mrs.
C. Reede, while Mr.. Theodore Penn
berton, her husband, is at present
engaged working at the historical
building at the capitol. liz. ..-l
Mrs. Eta Jones and daughter OF
Red Oak were down and spent Sun
day. {
P. E. Moore preached three SER
mons Sunday. The fourth quarterly
conference was held and all hearts
were made glad and do nope for his
return. j + ts5' lf
Our pastor, Rev. Morgan, has been
on the sick list, but was able to
preach stirring sermon. &.
Rev. Mitchell was with his church
Sunday, it being rally day, in order
to fix up the parsonage so the pastor
and family can move soon. May
everyone rally to the front and help
all they can. u
Mr.. Lewis Montgomery, Earl Mont
gomery and Ed Baker are at present
in Greenfield, Mo. .&s.@ ~ ..-
Mrs. Matte Cook was called to
Wathena, Kans., by the sudden ILL
ness Of her uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Pemberton have
moved to Ninth and Main streets.
Miss Anna Baker has returned
from California, after three months
sojourn.
Miss Callie Arnett and Mrs. Ella
Black were sent as delegates as
daughters of Sir Knights at Buxton,
Iowa. .- .+s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
GALESBURG,. ILL.

Complimentary to Mrs. B. Crar-
shaw of Mattoon, Miss Addie john
son entertained a party of fifteen
ladies at her home Saturday after
noon. Out of town guests were Mrs.
Harding Of Lincoln and Miss Rhoda
Shaw of Peoria. %.:... r.. T..
Mrs. Anna Worthington has re-
turned from a visit in St. Paul. She
was accompanied home by Mrs. c. T.
Tyler and Miss Irene Salters, who
will visit here. I"Ia
Mesdames Will Anderson and s..
Anderson were at home Thursday in
honor of Mrs. Tyler and Miss Salter.
Following a musical program light
refreshments were served. ~~ 49,. Il.
Mr.. Ed Skinner has returned from
business trip to Chicago.
I Mrs. John Ward entertained
Thursday afternoon in honor Of Mrs
Cranshaw. Those present report 8
| delightful time. !, n. a
Mrs. Chas. Brown and daughter
have returned from a visit in Mis-
I souri,. d
| Mrs. Adah Davis has returned from
! Springfield, where she attended tn,
i State Federation Of Negro Women''
clubs, N 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29

The Life and Des Moines, address OF
Hon, W. H. Lewis formed the topic
for discussion at the meeting of the
Des Moines Negro Lyceum at the resi-
dence of Miss Georgia Blackburn last
Tuesday evening, at the close of which
the hostess served a dainty repast
Mr.. Hal Short, a graduate Of the
Electrical Engineering school of the
State University, and Mrs. Anna Sparks
teacher in the public schools of Okla
homa City, Okla, were present and
addressed the meeting. The next
meeting will be at the residence Of w.
H. Warricks, at which Mrs. S. Joe
Brown will give an account Of her
recent visit to Philadelphia and New
York City,: 1-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29

Dodge is in the city, the guest OF
Miss Nora Williams Of East Eighth
street.
Mr.. Thos. Tyler, who was seriously
injured in a motorcycle race August
18th, is able to be out again, after
being in the Park hospital several
days. Had not Mr.. Tyler met with
misfortune at the close Of the race
he would of won first prize and honor.
Mrs. Mary Davis is on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Spence enter
tanned Rev. F. D. Woodford for lunch
con Monday evening. = I,
Mrs. Ella Mitchell is visiting with
her parents this week, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Stratton, near Manly. 4
Mrs. J. D. Reeler is reported on
the sick list this week. /
Mrs. David Howard will leave in a
few days to visit in Chicago, Omaha
and Oklahoma. irs
Mr.. Chas. Brewton left Tuesday to
attend the Iowa state fair at Des
Moines. ~.. ~
Mrs. Virgil Warren entertained at
/ o'clock luncheon Monday the follow.
ing ladies in honor Of Miss Hoard Of
St. Louis: Mrs. w. Strattan, Mrs.
Lena Bates, Mrs. E. J. Penny, Mrs.
D. Howard, Mrs. M. Brewton, Mrs.
l.. Lewis, Mrs. H. Green, Mrs. r.
Fisher, Mrs. Gland Of Muskogee,
Okla, Mrs. L. j. Fisher, Mrs. Chas.
Smith. After each finding their place
at the table they were served with q
five-course lunch. All went home re-
porting a fine time.
Miss D. Gland of Muskogee, Okla,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Stratton. Miss Gland is
teacher in the high school Of that
city. a.
Mrs. M. Brewton returned home
last Monday, after two weeks vaca-
tion visiting in Moberly and Malta
Bena, Mo.
Mrs. F. Wright left Tuesday to at
tend the Iowa state fair at Des
Moines. -> ~.
Rev. F. D. Woodford has let the
contract for the completion of the
church and work started Tuesday.
Miss Jetta Dixon left Saturday for
Des Moines to attend the fair.
Mrs. F. Wright entertained Mrs.
Brassfield and mother of st. Paul for
2 o'clock lunch Saturday.
+ Mr.. John r. Beverly Of s. Willow
street is on the sick list this week.
Mr.. VIM. Shaw and wife have
moved to w. Fourth street.
Mr.. ]. D. Reeler, w. L. Jones, w.
M. Carter, Thos. Allen and Sol Car
ter were visitors in Minneapolis last
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
Mrs. Kelly and son of Chicago are
guests of Mrs. Georgia Fletcher.

Mrs. Kelly and son OF chicago are
guests Of Mrs. Georgia Fletcher.
Owing to threatening weather the
picnic which was to have been held
atHighland Park on Thursday was
held at the home of Mrs. Will Skim
ner. Dinner was served in true pic
mic style to about twenty-five. Guests
of honor were Mrs. Cranshaw Of
Nation, Mrs. Harding Of Lincoln,
Mrs. Murrell of Peoria and Mrs. c.
T. Tyler and Miss Salter of st. Paul.
Miss Alicia Moore Of Quincy is the
guest of Mrs. Joe Henderson.
Monday, August IA, occurred the
marriage of Miss Flora Wilson to
Mr.. Commodore Shoots. The same
day at Peoria Miss Bernice Mason
was united in marriage to Mr.. A.
Allcon. Both couples are we'll known
here and have host Of friends who
wish them we'll. They will make
their home in Galesburg.
DR.. M. Auter is enjoying visit in
Hannibal, Mo. ....
Miss Eva Carter and Mrs. L. C.
Carter, Jr., have returned from a
visit in Chicago and Gary.
Miss Eva Carter delightfully."- en-
tertained company of fifty young
people Tuesday evening in honor Of
Mrs. G. T. Tyler and Miss Salter and
Mr.. johnson Of Chicago. A splendid
musical program was enjoyed.
Mrs. James Hardin and daughter
of Monmouth and Miss A. Johnson
and Miss Myrtle Bland of Keokuk
were guests Of Miss Lena Green on
Friday. @.
Mrs. Will jackson, who is at St.
Mary's hospital, is much improved.
If you have news you wish printed
phone 513. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
GREAT EMANCIPATION EXHIBIT
In Connection With the National Bap-
d.. tist Convention, Nashville,
IT. Tenn, Sept. 1922.

There will be an exhibit at Nash
vile, Tenn, in connection with the
national Baptist convention Of The
special achievements of the colored
people in the last fifty. years. This
exhibit will not in any wise be con-
fined to the Baptists. All the state7
will have special exhibit. The Ne
groes of Iowa should be represented
in this exhibit. IS ..
AS representative Of the associa-
ton in the convention l am taking
the liberty to ask all the pastors OF
the state in general and Mrs. J. B.
Rush in partilular to lock after these
exhibits. Works of art, needle work,
inventions-anything representing
progress-should be collected and
sent to the association. They will be
cared for and returned to the owners.
I wish to urge every pastor to do
what he can in this matter and at
tend to it without delay. 5.tc@
.- T. L. Griffith.
approve this, letter. .........
S. Bates, Moderator.
Selma, Ala, Aug. 10, 1913.
My Dear Brother Pastor:
It is the intention Of the officers Of
the National Baptist Convention to
get in touch with every Negro Bap-
tist in the United States, and l am
seeking, through you, to have short
talk with every true missionary Bap-
tist and race loving person in your
congregation by asking you to read
this letter to them. r.
It is pretty generally known by
this time that the National Baptist
Convention has planned to hold an
exposition in connection with the next
meeting Of the convention, September
II to %, 1918, which will be in the
nature of jubilee celebration Of the
fiftieth anniversary Of the emancipa-
ton of the race. =
1t is expected that many thousands
Of people will attend that celebration
but millions cannot attend, and those
millions will rejoice with the thou
sands that will be there at what GOO
has wrought for the race in these
fifty years.
We are desirous that all shall al
least be heard from, and we are
sending out a large number OF ad'
dressed envelopes to be used by per
sons and organizations, who can't bt
J present in person, and would be glat
to have few words from each one
and a donation in money to help TOR
ward the work of the Baptists in thl:
and other lands.
/, Every person who sends as mucl m
| as one dollar will be given souyeni
Of this, the greatest celebration eve
! held by Negroes Of the United States
for $500 will receive the badge Q
the convention and minutes Of tn
Jubilee session. Use the enclosed en-
4 velope and it will insure prompt de
i livery and the souvenir and badge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-29
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Miss Green and Miss Shepard Of
Lancaster, Wis, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Shepard on North Grand
avenue.
The rally at the Third Baptist
church was a decided success, netting
5000.
Mrs. Watts of Kewanee, H., is vis-.
iting her daughter, Mrs. Barnes, Of
Eastern avenue. .s 4
The dress entertainment which
will be given at Bethel A. M. E..
church on September Sth will be
quite a novelty. IS t. viii represent
costumes from 74a to 1913. 5s
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown of
Pock Island IN si s8Es lszi1 up their
residence in Drrn-
(Gontieped o mn Al q,