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The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-27
STOCK TO REACH VALLEY
IN GOOD CONDITION

Speaking of the Valley as pro-
ducer Of meat, Forest Supervisor
A. l.. Sweitzer says:
THE San Luis Valley is doing
its share in the production of meat
supplies and wool. OF the 10000
head Of sheep which grazed on the
Rio Grande National Forest to-
gether with the lambs which nearly
double that number, practically all
have left the range for the San
Luis Valley fields.
"Over 1900 head of cattle which
were grazed on the forest range
during the summer. are with very
few exceptions, in unusually good
condition, and all will reach the
valley fields within the next thirty
days"
Albert Alternately has moved
into the Derbyshire building on
First avenue recently vacated by
Stroup and Klingla. Busch &
Nelson will occupy the Grafton
building on Adams street formerly
occupied by the Alternately meat
market
w. @. Macy brought in two pie
pumpkins from his ranch Wednes-
day, one of which weighed 6S
pounds and the other Al pounds
The larger one gained Is pounds
during the seven days before the
frost. These may be seen at the
office OF G. G. Kerr g. Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-09-27

Our Efforts to -
II Always Underse]
the other fellow, has made our business
so big at our Monte Vista and Alamos,
stores, that our sales are now far
greater than we anticipated, and be.
cause of this wonderfully increasing
business, we have made greater reduc.
tions in many items throughout our stores
Che Strictly Cash, DO Delivery System
of ours eliminates enormous expenses, and makes
it possible for us to treat every customer exactly
alike. Every moment of our time is spent study.
ing plans whereby we can give the people more
merchandise for their money, and our hundreds Of
satisfied customers assures us that our efforts
have not been in vain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
MANY GOLFERS HAVE
REGISTERED FOR THE
NATIONAL TOURNEY

New York. August 26.--With an en-
try list of 145 amateur golfers, includ-
ing two from England and pair from
ship tournament of the United States
Golf association which begins at Gar
den City next Monday and lasts
throughout the week, promises to be
unusually interesting. Many golf clubs
In the southern and western states
have furnished entrants and all the
western golf centers will be libelally
represented.
The British players who will strive
for the American title are Victor Maude
of the Princes Golf club and Abe
Mitchell of the Cantanlupe Golf club,
England. The latter was runner-up to
John Ball in the final for the 1912 Brit
ish championship.
Among the most prominent American
players are Jerome d. Travers of Up.
per Montclair. N. j.. thrice winner and
present holder of the title Walter j.
Travis of Garden City. another three
time winner, and Findlav S. Douglass,
Nassau, N. Y; E. NJ. Byers. Allegheny,
Pa; w. c. Fournes, Jr.. Pittsburg, and
r. A. Gardner. Hinsdale c. C. Illinois,
each of whom is a former national
champion.
Chicago win have a strong delega-
tion including Charles Evans, Jr., X
J.. Ames, Mason Phelps and Paul H.
Hunter. Among New England aspir-
ants are Francis Ouimet of Woodland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
BIG MORTGAGE IN
PROBATE COURT
BY ALA. POWER CO.
For S2O,OOO,OOO = Montreal
Trust Co. Mortgage.
Will Mature July
l, 1868

A mortgage s20,O00,00O made out to the
Montreal Trust company of Montreal,
Canada, was filed in the office of the
Jefferson county probate court late yes
terday afternoon by the Alabama Power
company.
The mortgage was dated July !, 1913 and
will mature on July l, 1868. II was signed
by James Mitchell. president OF the Ala
bama Power company. representing his
company in New York on August IS before
Notary Public ". c. Stayd and was at
tested by FedericlS S. Ruth. assistant sec
retary of the Alabama Power company.
Robert Archer. vice president and diree-
tor of the Montreal Trust company, as
the representative of his company, signed
IL i'll Montreal on August Is before Notary
Public j. c. b. Walsh and It was attested
by Ivan S. Ruth. secretary of the Mon
treal Trust company.
The mortgage was first filed In Chiffon
county on August 25 and 1880 was col
lected by that county as mortgage tax.
In the near future the Iaortgage will be
filed in the counties of Coosa, Taladega,
Shelby, Gilmore. Etowah, st. clair and
Calhoun This is in accordance with the
law of Alabama which requires COR
poration to file notice of a mortgage In
every county in which their property is
situated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
HUERTA CANNOT
LAST LONG

While administration officials regret
they were unsuccessful in bringing things
to definite point through the Lind ne
gotiations information. official and unof-
fetal, indicates to them that the Huerta
government cannot last much longer. With
foreign governments supporting the Amer
ican policy, there is little hope accord
ing to the official view here, for the
Huerta government to obtain any funds
abroad to pay its army or meet running
expenses.
The United States will preserve policy
of non-interference and non-recognition
while developments take their course. Of
ficials are emphatic, however, in declaring
foreigners and their interests, though they
will urge foreigners to leave the trouble
zone.
This was day of keen and unusual ten
sion in official circles. The postponement
of the message reading with the possi-
bility that an eleventh hour concession
might be made developed general feel
ing of anxiety for news from the Mexican
capital The only messages from Mr.. Lind
received up to late hour tonight, how
ever, merely reported his departure from
Mexico City for Vera Cruz.
President Wilson and his family at
tended a theatre play. but the President
kept in touch with the White House. Sec
retary Bryan spent the evening at his
home, and no announcements on the sit
uation were made at any of the govern
ment departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
FRATERNAL ORDERS
TO Be REPRESENTED
Eighteen Local Orders to
Participate in Mobile
Pageant

At a meeting at the Florence hotel last
night at o'clock J. e. Cahall. chairman
of the joint fraternal committee and di-
rector of the fraternal pageant to be given
at the celebration in Mobile of the opening
of the Panama canal, secured pledges
from Is fraternal orders of Birmingham
of representation in the pageant, which
will be given on the day that President
Wilson visits Mobile.
A committee of three composed of Dr..
II. A. Elkoure chairman; T. p. Sneed
and Louis Schwartz was appointed to take
charge of the local work Mr.. Cahall will
return to Birmingham later and will ex-
plain the details of the pageant at a pub
lie mass meeting.
Mr. Cahall was very enthusiastic last
night over the prospects of a full repre-
sentation from north Alabama.
There will be such a large delegation
from north Alabama that it will be possi-
BILE to arrange a special section for them"
he said. 'I have received much encour-
agement while here and look for an enor-
nous delegation representing Jefferson
county and north Alabama.
The people of the south are generally
waking up to the Importance of the Pam
anna canal and what an opportunity lies
before them if it is only grasped. | ex-
pect to return to Birmingham later and
it is probable that l will be accompanied
by the director general of the exposition
and the president of the Mobile Chamber
of Commerce."
Mr. Cahall will leave Birmingham this
morning for Pensacola and other Florida
points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Then Who Was Susie?

From Peasrons $ Weekly.
Lawrence Brossmith. who has scored a
hit in the part of Hubert in "'rhe Girl
in the Taxi at the Lyric, told some
amusing stories the other day.
One OF them was about a business man
who attended his partners wedding. He
had never met the bride before, but at
the reception he was presented to her.
and gave her his very best smile.
II hardly feel like a stranger" he said
pleasantly. Though l have never met
you before. You see. my partner and
are on the most intimate terms apart
from business, and he has occasionally
done me the honor to read extracts from
his dear Susie's letters.
The bride glared at him so vlclously that
he fastened to assume an expression of
apology.
Il hope you don't mind his having read
your letters to me?' he asked anxiously.
MY letters!" she repeated icily. Il
fear there is some mistake My name Is
Helenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
CORNER STONE TO BE
LAID SATURDAY
Work on Addition to Hillman Hos
pital Will Be Begun With
Masonic Ceremonies

The laying of the, corner stone of the
new addition to the Hillman hospital by
the Masonic grand lodge of Alabama,
which was to have taken place yesterday
afternoon, has been postponed until Satur-
day afternoon.
As has been planned, Dr. r. NJ. Cum
nngham will deliver the address of the
Gay while the Rev. James A. Bryan, pas
tor Of the Third Presbyterian church,
will also make an address. 1t is probable
that members of the board of revenue
and other organic bodies will make a
few remarks, but in no case will any
set speeches be made.
The ceremonies accompanying the lcy-
ing of the stone will be brief and simple.
1t will be laid with the usual rites by
the members of the grand lodge All men,
bers of the lodge are urged to be in at
tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
TAMMANY HALL PLACES
CHARLES S. WHITMAN ON
TICKET FOR REELECTION

New York. August 26.-Tammany
Hall tonight placed District Attorney
Charles 5. Whitman, republican, ON its
ticket for reelection. Before the prose-
eutor was designated by the democratic
committee Charles +. Murphy said no
assurance had been received that Mir.
Whitman would accept. The district
attorney. when informed of Tammany's
action, declared he was not ready to
say whether he would accept the desig-
nation. but would make his decision
known within two or three days.
Mr.. Whitman's acceptance of the
Tammany Endorsement would place his
name on all the tickets that have So
far been nominated. The fuslonists, the
republicans. the progressives and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

Mr.. Robinson was operated on at the
Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he was
Immediately carried, and is resting Gerry
much better TINS afternoon.
The Pastors Helpers of the First Meth
odist church will give musicale Thurs
day evening on the lawn Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Fl. H. Judson's home on Claren-
don avenue and Twenty street
Friday night an ice cream supper will
be given by the Junior Philathea class
of the First Baptist church at Besse-
mer on the vacant lot at the corner of
Dartmouth avenue and Twenty-fourth
street.
c. w. Nixon will leave Wednesday for
Florida on business trip.
f. l.. Watts is improving after under
going an operation at st. Vincents hos
pital.
Miss Emma Wilson of Remlap is visit
ing relatives in Dolomite.
The Rev. and Mrs. r. w. Carlisle of
Jonesboro have as their guest ]. B. Ma
bors of Goodwater.
Duke Thornton left Bessemer today for
a weeks visit to friends in Starlxville,
Miss.
The Rev. NJ. X. Thornton will return
Wednesday to arrange details for the
meeting to begin Sunday. Prayer serv-
ices are held every evening at the Bap-
tist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Rarden are at Mt
Olive, called there by the death of an
aunt.
II. D. Keith has gone to Nashville for
several days.
Mrs. w. Persons of Montgomery will
arrive Wednesday night to be the guest
of Mrs A. A. Persons for a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
ENSLEY DELIGHTED
BY MEMOLI'S BAND
About $50 Heard Concert Last Night.
Excellent Order Maintained-Sev-
eral Extras Played

Memoli and his band presented this
delightful programme at Ensley park
last night:
March. "Mamolette.' Chirico.
Intermezzo, IVAN" Judson
Overture, Tampa" Herold
Selections from "Mefistofele," Boito
Songs of Scotland" Lampe
"Humoreske.' Dvorak.
The crowd was variously estimated
at from 500 to $50. 1t was ~ appre-
ciative audience and the applause was
frequent. Several extras" We're PLAYED
and were received with the enthusiasm
bandstand. or any other factor that
Many expressions of appreciation
were heard at the excellent order MAIN
tained-no children running around the
abndstand, or any other factor that
would tend to distract-the attention Of
the listeners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
HOPE ENTERTAINED THAT
MRS. DOZIER MAY RECOVER
.s.sss..sssss..ss..s.ss....

struck Mrs. Dozier All detectives and
policemen were busy inquiring at garages
but no clew could be found to the where
abouts of the missing chauffeur. Last
night Detective Burge. Capt. of Police
Robert Hawkins and Officers Lyons and
Harvill ran down several clews gathered
up during the day, but none produced
the desired result-that of the arrest of
the man wanted.
1t is believed at police headquarters
that the man who was driving the auto
mobile which struck Mrs. Dozier Is in
hiding somewhere In the city and is wait
ing to see the result of her injuries. If
the injuries should prove fatal the police
claim the man will disappear from the
city, but if she RECEIVERS he will seek
to escape criminal prosecution. The po-
lice think that the man they are after
Is in constant communication with the
members of his family and that already
attorneys are advising the eulprit as to
what action to take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

and Heinrich Schmidt of Worcester,
Mass.
Among the other entrants are:
G. Fl. Walker and w. A. Sticlzney,
st. Louis c. c.: W. j. Reid c. c., Au-
gusta. Ga; J. M. Wells Kenilworth c.
c.. West Virginia; S. G. Stickney, st.
Louis c. c.; Leigh Carroll Audubon G.
C. New Orleans; r. S. Kampmann.
San Antonio. G. c., Texas Nelson Whit
ney, Audubon, G. c., New Orleans, La
A. c. Ulmer,. Florida c. c., Jackson
Vile; E. i. Mayberry, Charleston, c.
c., S c. J. B. Bush. Audubon G. G.,
New Orleans, and G. N. Aldredge. Dallas
c. c., Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

Independence league have named him
for reelection.
IT am much gratified at the compile
ment paid me by all the political par
ties of this county IN the unanimous
nomination for recollection to the Of
flee OF district attorney said Mr. Whit
man tonight. 81 certainly regard this
action of my fellow citizens as a grea t
tribute to the work of the office and
to my loyal and able assistants as we'll
as to myself"
Before Mr. Whitman returned tonight
from Brettonwoods, n. H.. a telegram
was dispatched TO him by Seth Low.
republican, former mayor, and one of
the leaders in many fusion movements,
urging Mr.. Whitman to refuse the Tam
many designation and keep the anti
Tammany issue clear and unmistak-
able"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
At East Lake

Thousands are enjoying the two
daily spectacles given by Rex" and
"Lylo," the midget diving pony and
dog, at East Lake park. the act. ev-
cry afternoon and night, being espe-
cially enjoyed by the Juveniles. Final
preparations are being made for =
grand programme on Labor Day.
which will be followed shortly by the
skaters masked carnival. September
g. and 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Deaths and Funerals
Death of Miss Crawford

Selma, August Especial. ).-Miss
Olga Crawford, aged Is, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawford of Val
ley Creek died at local infirmary
early Tuesday morning after an illness
of about three weeks. The young wom-
an had just completed a course at a
summer school where she had prepared
herself to accept a position as teacher
when, upon her return home, she was
taken i'll. Later she was brought to
Selma for treatment. Her death is sin
friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
SECRETARY LANE E>ADDRESSES
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS

den the government viii suffer not at
ALL"
The visiting governors and their wives
were guests of Governor and Mrs. Elias
NJ. Ammons of Colorado tonight at
reception and ball.
Farmers of the United states speedily
must come to an understanding of the
organization and union of forces in pro-
ducing and selling farm crops and in
the financing of agricultural operations in
this coutry, to keep pace with the de-
velopment of European nations, was the
message from the American commission
on rural credit in report given by Sem
ator Duncan Fletcher of Florida, read
before the conference today by Gordon
James of Denver.
This was the first general report of
the extensive investigation made in Eu-
rope by the American commission under
joint authority of Congress, the govern
ments of 20 states and the Southern Com
mercial congress, with view of extern
sion of rural credits and cooperative
farming enterprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

tcontinued from Page One)
not to give premature publicity, and
will hasten then, and only then, to make
public in their entirety all the docu-
ments which have been received or
which may be received on the date.
"The situation is far from being des-
perate. 1t can only be called serious
and for this reason it is desirable that
the public should be discreet and re-
served. since this is the best manner
in which they can aid the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Mrs. Ruthie A. Biyens

Mrs. ,Ruthie A. Biven, aged 20 years.
died last night at o'clock at the resi-
dence of her brother, Robert E1fard.
1725 Florida avenue. after a snort ILL
ness. She had been visiting the Ell
lard home for the past two weeks. The
body viii he sent to Broolkside for in
terment by the Woodin Undc rtakinG
company and funeral services will be
conducted at the chapel at Biven Gem
etery tomorrow afternoon at / O'clock
Mrs. Biven is survived by her husband
w. r.. Bivens, and two sons. Charles
and James Bivens. She has a number of
relatives in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

longing to DR.. r. P. McTyeire yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Lefkovits was attempt
ing to pass the car, which was standing
still. but the rear wheel of his machine
hung and the rider was thrown. While
Mr.. Lefkovits' injuries were not serious,
they were very painful, he being badly
cut and bruised about the chest.
William NJ. Lacey has accepted the po-
sition of superintendent of the Belle Ell
len coal mines of the Bessemer Coal,
Iron and Land company. after resigning
his former position with the Woodward
Iron company as assistant superintendent
first at Dolomte and later on Red Noun
tain.
Mr.. Lacey Is the second son of DR.. l..
p Lacey and has always lived in this
city. After his graduation at Auburn he
was employed by the Woodward COM
pany and since that time has risen rap
idly Mr.. Lacey left Monday for Belle
Ellen and on September will take charge
of the mine.
Elisha Robinson caught his foot in the
rear wheel of a motorcycle he was rid
ing last night, tearing his heel cap off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Thomas w. Humes

Huntsville, August 26.-tSpeciai.)- )-Thom-
as w. Humes, an aged citizen of Hunts
Vile. died here last night after an ill
ness of only three days, at the home of
his sister-in-law, Mrs. Milton Humes. He
was II years old. Mr.. Humes was a
native of Abingdon. Va. but had lived
here many years, having for long time
been a clerk In the office of the register
in chancery. He was a bachelor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
POLICE SEEK IN VAIN FOR
DRIVER OF THE AUTOMOBILE
WHICH STRUCK MRS. DOZIER
MONDAY EVENING

The condition of Mrs. o. T. Dozier still
this morning but hopes are held out that
she will recover from the injuries re-
oeived Monday afternoon at Avenue IL
and Twenty second street, when large
Hudson touring car ran her down while
going at a rapid speed. DR.. T.. 2. Hogan
is In close attendance.
Throughout yesterday interest centered
in police activities in finding out the un-
known driver of the automobile that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
BULLET FAILS TO
PENETRATE SKULL

Ella Hundley, a negro woman, was
shot last night about 3 o'clock at her
home by an unknown negro The .3S-
calibre bullet that struck on the side
of her forehead glanced off and did
not penetrate the skull. The woman
was slightly stunned, but after being
taken to the Hillman hospital speedily
recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Mrs, N. ], DObbins

Mrs. n. j. Dobbins died last night at
920 o'clock at the residence of her
daughter Mrs. r. IT. Crosswell, 4917
Second avenue, north. Funeral services
will be conducted tomorrow morning
and interment will take place at Blue
Eye, near Lincoln. at 11:30 o'clock. She
is survived by J. H. Dobbins. Mrs.
Crosswell. Mrs. Lon Abel of Birming-
ham, the Rev. John G.. Dobbins of Orr.
willie. Mrs. j. w. Foster of Afanches.
ter and Mrs. E. S. Hodges of Coaling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Mrs. Sam Hixor

Sam Hixon of Louisville died suddenly
Sunday morning. Previous to this sud-
den illness she had been in her usual
good health. She is survived by her hus-
band. four sons, Marvin, Cliff. Curtis and
Flint Hixon,, and a daughter, Miss Julia
Hixon, student at the Woman's coll
lege. Montgomery. Funeral services and
burial were hedJ Monday at Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
INSISTENCE BASED
ON OWN RFOTEST

The Washington governments insls-
tenee that Huerta eliminate himself from
the presidential race IL an election is held
is based on his own promise contained in
official reports that he would not be a
candidate. 1t Is not conceived BY officials
here that a fair election could be held in
Mexico with Huerta in control of the
electoral machinery and underlying the
American proposals has been the intima-
tion that the Mexican congress, by its con-
stitutional right, should soon designate a
provisional president to conduct a free
election.
Officials were not sanguine tonight that
the Huerta government would withdraw
it's rejection of the American note and
preparations were being made for the
delivery of the special message by the
President Both houses had passed a res
olution to meet in joint session at o'clock
Tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
So Careless of Them

Fro mthe Chicago Daily News.
so you inspected the battleship this
morning?"
''Yes."
'And OF course you saw the brass plate
where the gallant captain fell?'
'Yes, and no wonder. l nearly slipped
on 1t myself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Appointed Assistant

Baltimore. August 26.-Announcement
was made tonight that DR.. Louise
Pearce. the only woman on the staff
of Johns Hopkins hospital. has been ap-
pointed an assistant TO DR.. Simon
Flexner of the Rockefeller institute.
New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27

Colorado Springs, Col, August 26
Closer cooperation between the govern
ment and settlers in the reclamation of
many sections of the arid west was the
keynote of an address this afternoon by
Secretary of the Interior Franklin *.
Lane before the fifth annual conference
of governors, which opened here today.
Mr. Lanes speech was taken as an
announcement of the new policy adopted
by the interior department, gained from
tour of the west during the last few
weeks. where the secretary has inspected
dozens of irrigation projects with view
of gaining information that will enable
the Wilson administration to do the most
for the farmer and stock man.
1t is my conception that the main
duty of the United States government
in its land department is to help the
people to make homes" the secretary
said, "and If we can tighten their bur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
PERSONAL

leighton Wood has arrived after a
cruise on the Wyoming, flagship of the
Atlantic fleet. and is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling A. Wood
at Red Mount cottage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
Tramwav System Susnended

Dublin. August 26-The entire tram
way system of Dublin suspended serv-
ice tonight owing to a strike of motor.
men and conductors. Efforts are be-"
ing made to effect settlement.