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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15
Makes Hot Attack on So
Called Democratic
Extravaganza
YET TIME TO CUT
EXPENDITURES
Declares Wilson Will Enter Office
Facing Most Profligate Expendi-
ture of Money That the Re-
public Has Ever Known
TIE DAY IN CONGRESS.


Resumed debate on army approprla-
tion bill.
District of Columbia appropriation
bill reported.
j. Y. Commons before interstate CONE
merce COMMITTEES hearing on railroad
valuations. suggested valuable Stats
tics for interstate commerce COM
mittee.
President Taft's veto of Burnett
Dillingham; immigration bill received
and read.
Adjourned at $40 p m. until noon
Saturday. continuing the legislative
day of Tuesday.
House: Convened at II o'clock.
Considered private pension bills.
southwestern traffic was subject OF
inquiry at shipping trust investigat-
ing committees hearing.
Territories committee heard report
of Alaska coal land enuymen who
appealed for legislation permitting en-
trymen to prove their claims IN court
and secure patent.
River and harbor appropriation plil
reported.
Passed diplomatic and consul ap-
preparation bill carrying S3,76i,742.
Began debate on annual pension ap-
precipitation bill carrying slSo,3oD.
Recessed at 1855 p. m. until p. m.
to take up bills on private calendar.
Adjourned at 1905 p. m. until lO;5o a.
m. Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15


Washington. February IA hot attack
upon democrats of the House for their
"extravagant" appropriations was dellV-
cred on the floor today by Representative
Roddenberry of Georgia, who declared
that the appropriation bills should die
at this session and go over to the next
Congress, when "they could be properly
pruned by a democratic House and Sen
ate
"The agricultural appropriation bill the
army bill" he said. both show an increase.
The rivers and harbors bill is nearly twice
as large as last year. The big sundry
civil bill is yet to come. The naval Dill
is increased practically sSO.o0,c0 Where
is the bill in which we have carried out
our pledge to the people that we would
reduce the expenditures Of public money
Wheresare the reforms we promised when
we denounced the republicans for their
gross pronigaey in the expenditure Of the
peoples funds2
. ''But we have yet time TO cut GOWN
these enormous bills. A democratic Pres
ident will be inaugurated within the next
few weeks. A democratic House VIII 81,
here and democratic Senate VIII sit
al the other end of the capitol. Why not
let these new men coming in, who have
been charged with the responsibilities Of
government by the people shape these
charges against the treasury
shall we let our President come INTO
power facing the most profligate eSpendi-
ture of public money that TINS repuplie
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ.
MINISTER OF INTERIOR,
HAS ALSO RESIGNED
Mexican Capital Undergoes Another
Day OF Unprecedented Horror.
City Is Virtually Riddled By
the Bursting Shells

Resignation of Madero Must Be Acted Upon BY Mexican Con
gress-Generally Believed That Formal Action Will Be
Taken Matter Immediately Action Will Decide
Whether Hostiltes Will Be Resumed Today-Diaz
Will Force Immediate Action, Fearing That
Resignation is a Plan for Dilatory Tao
tics Part of Federas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15
Forces in Readiness

As a result of the co-operation OF the
navy and war departments. their COM
hined forces already were in readiness
for Mexican service. coincident with the
receipt OF the news of Maderos abdica-
ton, a wireless message was flashed to
the navy department here announcing tlte.
arrival Ia the Pacific Mexican port Or
Mazatlan of the cruiser Colorado, the first
of the six American warships to reach
its destination off the shores OF the revo-
lution-torn republic.
Five other warships are well on their
way towards Mexican ports and acting
Secretary Winthrop said tonight that IN
all probability they would contInue to
their destinations.
Not less prepared was the army. The
entire first brigade OF the first division,
5000 strong, was under marching orders
and awaiting the command of Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood. chief OF staff to en-
train from their respective stations IN
New York and proceed to Newport News,
va, where four army transports are fully
equipped and provsioned to set out for
the Gulf of Mexico to augment the naval
forces.
OF the hattleships, the Georgia is due
to reach Vera Cruz tomorrow, while the
virginia IS due III lalnplco the same day
BY Sunday the Nebraska and Vermont
also should have completed their jour
ney to Vera cruz
The cruiser South Dakota should be off
Acapulco for long a storm center OF the
revolution, not later than Sunday. As
they are all so near their destinations
Acting Secretary Winthrop said II would
hardly he expedient to attempt their re-
call immediately.
Leave Warships Off Coast
1t probably will be determined to leave
at least one warship OFF the Pacific and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15
Clears HORIZON of Storm
Clouds That Made Armed
Intervention Seem AL
most Inevitable
ARMY AND NAVY
WERE IN READINESS
Washington Officials Think Situation
Arising From Madero's Resigna-
tion Justifies the Country's
Attitude in Keeping Out
of the Controversy

Washington, February ff.--'rhc news
OF Francisco Madero's voluntary reiin-
auishment of the presidency of Mexico
brought relief to official circles In
Washington In which the situation hat
been hourly growing more tense.
The announcement coming at the close
of day which had been steadily turning
against President Madero, hardly was sur
prising. It served instantly to clear tho
horizon Of the storm clouds which came
nearer as the prospect of armed interfer
enee on the part of the United States
seemed inevitable.
State department officials. since the
opening Of the fight in the plaza before
the Mexican national palace last Sunday.
have eagerly awaited night and day for
official and unofficial advices from the
scene of the conflict and the government
was fully prepared TO meet any situation
which might arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-15
Important Development

What may be regarded as an important
development, though one not known 70
Nexicans IN the capital. was the trans
mission by members Of the Society Of the
american Colony OF protest against
tue idea proposed BY John Barrett, d.
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It probably will be determined to leav,
at least one warship OFF the Pacific ane
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
SFEEDWELL

The quarterly session of the Jack
son county Singing Convention con-
vened at Balsam Grove last Satur-
day, was called to order by the
moderator, and the convention car
rled out it's program. The following
classes took part in the singing:
Balsam. Grove, led by Parker; Johns
Creek, led by Hooper: Canada, led
by Queen; Cullowhee led by Phillips;
Wearyhut led by Dean; Beta, led by
Moore and class from Haywood
led by Arlington. The writer lis
tened to the singing with rapt at
tention until adjournment Sunday
afternoon, and was unable to de-
eide which class was entitled to the
blue ribbon. All the classes did
some fine singing, to the full salts
faction of about 1900 enthusiastic
hearers. The behavior was good
and the hospitality of the people of
Balsam Grove cannot be surpassed
anywhere in Jackson county. Nut
ton, honey, and every good thing to
eat in such abundance that baskets
full were taken back home each
day. This session of the conven.
ton being the annual election OF
,,of.icers, Rev. A. C. Queen was elect.
ed moderator, and Troy Rogers
secretary, for the ensuing year
Balsam Grove has magnifcen
school building and grounds ant
only needs to supply their schoo
with water for the benefit of tn,
school children and the public
Many communities in jackson
= county with much more wealt]
than Balsam Grove have mad
much less progress. The write
says "Hurrah! for Balsam Grove"
The next Singing Convention wi
be at Cullowhee the third Saturda
and Sunday in October and will b
addressed by Prof. O. S. Dean {
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
UNSIGHTLY FACE SPOTS

Are cured by DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment, which heals all skin erup-
tons. No matter how long you
have been troubled by itching, burn
ing, or scaly skin humors, just put
a little of that antiseptic, DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment, on the sores
and the suffering stops instantly
Healing begins that very minute.
Doctors use it in their practice and
recommend it. Mr.. Alleman, of
Littletown, Pa, says: Had eczema
20 forehead; DR.. Hobson's Eczema
., tment cured it in two weeks.
Guaranteed to relieve or money re-
5unded. All druggists, or by mail
Price SOC. Pfeiffer Chemical c.
Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
the Cullowhee High School.

the Cullowhee High School.
We are glad to see our genial
merchant Mr.. Cowan" back at his
place of business after his recent
sickness.
Mrs. Nellie Hooper received a
painful cut in the face by pane of
glass blown by storm.
W. S. Bryson was severely kicked
by horse few days ago, breaking
his ribs and otherwise injuring him
J. B. Rochester was of Chenille
a visitor in Speedwell for a few
days.
Joe Tilley of Georgia is visiting
friends after an absence of Is wears.
The people are Stealing the Speed.
well Baptist church this week pre-
paratory to the missionary meeting
next Saturday and Sunday.
Best wishes for the Journal and
it's readers. X. w.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
VlLMOT LOCALS.

The farmers are all getting along
oiceIy with their crops. They have
nearly all finished laying by their
corn,
We are sorry to note the death Of
Dock Snyder, which occurred Jul!
7th, after an operation for appendl-
citis. The writer was informed by
one Of the physicians that the first
operation was the cause OF his death
because the patient did not take
proper care Of himself.
j. M, Worley has been very low
with appendicitis, but is slowly Inn
proving. We wish him a speedy
recovery,
Arthur Ashe fell and broke his
arm July Is, He was taken to
Whittier and his arm dressed by
DR.. Reeves, who now re-
sides at Whittier. He is now I'M
proving nicely,
Dorrence Talent passed through
WilmOt this morning enroute tc
Andrews,
W. A. Raby has been on the SIGH
list for few days, but is better
now.
We notice several of the Quallt
people going the Singing Conven
ton at Balsam Grove this morning
We are having good Sunda!
school at Wilmot now, the bes
school We have had for some time
and the people seem to be taking
great interest in the singing, whlcl
is Getting along nicely,
Rev. Stamey preached a very II
teresting sermon here Sunda!
which was enjoyed by ALL
Mrs. Frank Gunter is very il
We hope she will soon be better.
Car blacksmith, Nh. Phillip
caught a nice catfish the other da
which would weigh from ten to ii
{een pounds.
We are sorry to say that BE
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
QUALLA.
BIG J.


The children's Gay at Qualla was
real nice. The exercises were just
fine. Everybody seemed to enjoy
the occasion. Prof. G.. Taylor Hamp-
ton of sylvia delivered the address
in an able manner Rev. .. P.
Williams preached an excellent
sermon.
Sam Hyatt, of Canton is visiting
friends and relatives in Qualla.
John Hyatt is in Qualla for few
days from Waynesville.
Miss Bertha Hampton of Ashe-
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
vile is visiting her parents here.

vile is visiting her parents here.
Sam Norton of Beta spent Sun
day in Qualla.
Rev. J. J. Gray was in Qualla
Sunday from Sylvia.
Jas. R. Thomas and two daueh-
tiers and two sons, of Waynesville,
spent Sunday here.
Oscar Warner of Wilmot spent
Sunday with friends here.
j. c. Rhodes and Burke Sheriff.
have bought the Jess Lambert
farm. Jess Lambert has bought
another farm in Qualla from S. W.
Enloe.
M. P. Warner of Whittier who has
been i'll for some time is slowly i'm.
proving.
DR.. J. C. Sprinkle's mother-in-laW
was buried at Qualla Sunday.
J. B. Farmers little son has beer
sick for some time.
Everybody come to the Farmers
Institute held at Qualla Monday
July 28. Come prepared to spen(
the day and let us hear what MI
J Parker and Mr.. Graham have t,
} say W1rIE-WLL1E.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25
FOR CUTS, BURNS AND BRUISES
it's readers.

In every home there should be a
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
ready to apply in every case of
burns, cuts. wounds or scalds. j. H.
Polanco, Dellvale, Tex, Route No. 2,
writes: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve
saved my little girls cut foot. No
one believed it could be cured" The
worlds best salve. Only Csc. Rec
commended by all druggists.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25

Harris, who has been down for two
years, is no better, The writer be-
lieves that the county commission
ers ought to help him at least six
dollars a month.
Uncle George Monteith has join
ed the fishing club at this place.
". M. Brown made flying trip
to Bankers Creek Thursday.
The mother of Mrs. DR.. Sprinkle
fell and broke her hip the other
day. We wish her a speedy recov-
cry.
Mrs. Tom Gib5cn and daughter
and Mrs, Sallie Ensley and daugh-
ter visited H. P. Ashe and family
Thursday.
Prof. Himrod, of Whittier was up
Sunday.
J. r. Martin is very lonely since
his son moved away.
j. R. Ensley was in Wilmot this
morning.
Blackberrying and fishing are
taking the day at Wilmot.
G. w. Revis is still saWmilling; il
will take him about twelve months
to complete the job he is on. He is
getting out some nice lumber
Most of the people at this place
have joined the Sons of Rest, OF
account of hot weather.
Rrc T
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-07-25

For constipation, headache, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of
Buffalo, N. T., says they are the
King of all laxatives. They are
blessing to all my family and | al
ways keep box at home" Get a
box and get well. Price Csc. Rec
commended by all druggists.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Marshalls to Lose
The Borrowed Baby

WASHINGTON, July 19.-There is
grief in the Marshall household and
the Vice President has lost much Of
his accustomed cheerfulness, for the
Borrowed baby" Thomas Marshall
Sutherland, is going home.
The baby has been for two months
the light and sunshine of the Vice
Presidential apartment, but now he
misses mamma" and mamma
misses him, so that, reluctantly, the
Marshalls are going to return him to
his parents, the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. A.
D Sutherland, in Berkeley Springs, Md
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
MERCURY RISES
To 50, HOTTEST
Of SUMMER

All heat records for Atlanta this
summer We're broken Saturday when,
at noon, the thermometer of the
United States Weather Bureau regis
tered SO degrees. Indications were
that before night the mercury would
climb higher.
Thousands of Atlantans sought the
parks Saturday for relief from the
oppressive heat, and the cooling
breeze they found there probably pre-
vented hundreds of prostrations
On the downtown streets the heat
was intense.
Relief is promised Sunday. how
ever. as the weather man states that
a thundershower is due here in the
early afternoon. More moderate
weather will follow for several days.
the summer. Relief is promised Sun
day, however, as the weather man
states that a thundershower is due
here in the early afternoon. More
moderate weather will follow for sew
eral days.
The minimum temperature during
Friday night was IS, which is very
high for Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Depositors to Lose
Little bV Failure.

CHATTANOOGA, July 19.-Local
bankers stated to-day that the LA
bilities of the First National Bank,
of Lafayette, Ga, which was an
nounced to-day by Acting Comptrol-
Ter of Currency Kane at Washington,
to have failed, were approximately
S240, 900, but that depositOrs would be
paid in full with but a slight loss to
stockholders. as the assets would
prove but slightly less.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
this morning to obtain a schedule of
the liabilities and assets of the in
stitution. The officials are extreme
ly reticent concerning the cause of
the institutions embarrassment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
American Team Wins
Whack at Davis Cup

Special Gable TO The Atlanta Georgian.
WIMBLEDON, ENG, July 10
The American tennis team to-day
won the right to play the English
team for the Davis trophy.
After defeating the Canadians in
the two single matches yesterday,
Maurice Mclaughlin, of San Fran
cisco, and Harold Hackett, of New
York, representing the United States,
won from R. B. Powell and B. P.
Schwengers, the Canadian runners
up. in the doubles to-day, the scores
being 6-S, 6-S, 1910.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Two Near Death in
Auto Trolley Crash

w. z. Jones, driver of a Coca Cola
auto truck. and the motorman Of a
CORTLAND street car had narrow
escape from death Saturday morning
when truck and car collided at the
corner of CORTLAND and Pine streets
The truck escaped damage, while the
front of the car was wrecked.
Both Jones and the motorman
jumped for their lives when they saw
a collision was unavoidable. Passen-
gers on the car were thrown about.
but no injuries were reported.
Charges have been filed against
Jones for reckless driving. He will be
given a hearing in Recorders Court
Monday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Mayor Cuts Pigeon
Wing to Prove He
Has Quit Fighting

Alderman j. H. Harwell, famed for
his wit Saturday asked Mayor Wood
ward if he ever expected to quit quar-
reling. Mayor Woodward replied that
already he had quit. The bond COM
mission was in session and proof of
the change Immediately was de-
manded.
IF you mean that, Jim, dance Jig
while l pat" said Alderman Harwell.
Alderman Harwell patted his hands
and kept time with his foot while
Mayor Woodward cut a few fine ca
pers across the committee room of the
City Hall and the committeeman
reared with laughter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
8 Hurt in $4,000
Fire at Waycross

WAYCROSS. July 19.-Three per-
sons were injured. one seriously, and
property worth $4,000 was destroyed
in an early morning fire on Elizabeth
street to-day which destroyed the
boarding house operated by w "A.
Jones. The boarders escaped in their
night clothes.
L. B. Boggs, City Building Inspec-
tor, injured a foot; A. c. Monroe.
fireman, was hit on the head by fall
ing timber, and F. D. Rexler was bad
ly burned about the face and arms
]. w. Cox, a boarder. lost a $4OO
diamond ring and $3.50 in cash. L. B.
Harriell, owner of the house, esti-
mates his loss at $4,000, with partial
insurance
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
BIC THEFT IN
GEORGIA
BANK
Bank at Lafayette Closed by Or
der of Comptroller of the
Currency,

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Actiug
Comptroller of the Currency Kane to-
day announced that the First Ma
tionaI Bank. of Lafayette. Ca, has
been closed by National Bank Elk
aminer Thomas C Dunlap. with the
authority of the board of directors
on account Of a large shortage which
makes the bank insolvent.
Mr.. Kane says he has not received
a detailed report of the condition Of
the bank. Mr.. Dunlap has been ap-
pointed receiver
I'VE do not know how big the de-
falcation may be" said Mr.. Kane.
but our preliminary examination has
shown that it is not less than $50, =
600. This shortage has occurred since
May %, when the bank was last ex-
amined. Suspicion on the part of Of
fiCers of the bank several days ago
that a shortage existed caused them
to call in Examiner Dunlap. Dis
covery of the enlightenment result
ed.
In his telegraphic advices to me
Mr.. Dunlap does not say to whom
suspicion attaches. The last state
ment Of the condition of the bank
issued on June 4, showed the bank to
be in a proper state The president
of the bank is r. n. Dickerson, and
S. A. Hunt, Jr., is cashier"
In a telegram from Mr.. Dunlap Mr..
Kane is advised that steps have been
taken to make an arrest
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
10000 Strikers in
Chicago Arbitrate

CHICAGO, July 19.-The two most
serious labor difficulties in Chicago this
year were cleared to-day when the
Building Construction Employers AS
sociation notified the Building Trades
Council that the lockout against 30,
900 union men would end Monday, and
suburban street car employees went
back to work, satisfied that the new
syndicate would grant their demands for
higher wages
Building operations amounting to more
than $40. 10000, 900 will be resumed Mon
day when the building trades lock- out
ends. An agreement was signed for q
permanent arbitration board.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Slit Skirts Only for
Old Folks, Says Judge

LEXINGTON, KY, July 10
"Grown-up folks may wear slit
gowns, but the young shall not" de-
clared Judge J. P. Scott, of the Ju-
venile Court, here in sending Mar
garet Murphy, 16, to a convent for
having improper guardianship. The
girl was arrested while Joy riding"
with young man. She was dressed
in a smart slit gown.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19

The beauty contest Saturday
caught all eyes that hitherto have
evaded it's lure with the nomination
Of Miss Helen Goodrich, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Goodrich, of No.
sol Edgewood avenue, Inman Park.
The whole object of beauty, of
course. is to attract the eye The
question Of whose face is to adorn
the 100000 Club" booster buttons
has come to dominate the talk Of the
town. Atlanta is famous for her
pretty girls.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Chauffeur Paints
At Wheel From
Effects of Heat

]. L. Walton, 3S years old a chauf-
feur residing at 16 Ashby street col
lapsed from effects of the heat while
driving his automobile down Peachtree
street shortly after noon Saturday,
Walton slid down in his seat, releas-
ing the steering wheel. A pedestrian,
passing, noticed the mans plight, and.
jumping into the machine, brought it
to a stop.
Walton was rushed to the Grady Hos
oital in a semi conscious state.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Miss Helen Goodrich Considered Excellent Type.
Race Is Gaining Popularity.

Miss Goodrich is a graceful ath-
letic girl with very rich brown hair
and deep brown eyes. She is re-
garded as a fine type of Atlanta girl.
The beauty contest is to continue
for some days yet Who the prettiest
girl is to be is as much a puzzle as it
was at the beginning. Yet the ques-
ton must be decided before the $780,
600 Club" buttons can be ordered
and the club actually organized.
Nominate your candidate at once
and send in her photograph.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Brass Band to Lure
Drowsy to Church

A brass band playing in front Of a
church for an hour will be used Sun
day by the Baptist Tabernacle to at
tract people to the services.
Sunday will be primary day at the
Tabernacle and it has been deter
mined to get everyone for several
blocks to attend church for this oc-
casion. The band will play with the
aim of waking up everyone in that
neighborhood.
Following the concert the primary
day exercises will begin. being re-
viewed by Professor E. NJ. Poteat, of
Furman University
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-19
Bank Bill Will Get
Hearing on Thursday

The new banking bill introduced in
the House and which has aroused in
terest among Georgia bankers will be
given a hearing at geo o'clock next
Thursday morning before the Banks
and Banking Committee, ]. L. Cooper,
Of Ware, chairman.
one banking bill, introduced by
Representative R. B Blackburn. of
Fulton, has already been favorably
reported This provides for twenty
five trustees of trust companies in
stead Of fifteen.