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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Judicial BujIdino.

The demand for more room for the
accommodation of the various officers
and commissions of the state seems
imperative. We now have the Dairy
andVFood Commissioner and the State
Veterinary Surgeon quartered in the
old brick building across the street
east from the state house, which
building is poorly equipped and ought
to be vacated. The State Board OF
Education, the State Fire Marshal,
the Commerce Counsel, the Rate De-
partment and the Oil Inspector have
been occupying committee rooms and
are now temporarily located. some
with other. departments in this build
ing and some in the Historical Build
ing.
In order to furnish needed room. it
has been suggested that an office
building be erected. Some such ar
rangement should be made, bit in my
opinion the logical thing to do would
be to erect a judicial building, remove
the Supreme Court and all Of it's cor
rotated departments out of the State
i House and bring all administrative
officers and commissions together in
this building.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Fertillzino the Orchard.

Barnyard manure, in general. Is the
best fertilizer for the orchard. 1t
should be applied at the rate Of a
load from three to five trees. at
least once In three years. The use Of
commercial fertilizers is hardly ad-
visable, except where careful expert
ment has demonstrated its value.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
School for Deaf.

There is little that need to state
with regard to the school for the
Deaf, except that small appropriations
for many purposes are requested, but
the aggregate is not large and the ne
cessities OF the Institution in this res
pect are not so great as at the other
institutions Of the statA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Blowing Some.

Visiting his home town after many
years absence, a gentleman met Sam.
the village fool.
Hello, SAM" he said. "Glad to see
you. What are you doing now? Still
pumping the church organ?
Eyes, sir, I'm still pumping the or
gan. An say, Charlie, I'm gettin' to
be a pretty fine pumper. The other
day they had a big organist over from
New Have2, and l pumped piece he
couldn't pGay!'-Everybody's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Wagon Derrick.

Is attached to this frame and operates
running chains that have two iron
jaws at the end. The jaws. are low.
cred until they grip a bag around the
center and the windlass is then wound
up and the crane swung outward, lift
ing the load from the wagon easily
and swiftly. N-. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Agriculture and Horticulture.

Without going into detail with re-
gard to the departments of agricul-
ture and horticulture, desire to say
that very satisfactory progress has
been and is being made in each and
that as far as is consistent with other
interests Of the state. you should con-
tinue to aid and encourage them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Health Department..

While the health department Of the
state seems to show a more satisfac-
tory condition than heretofore, am
still OF the opinion that the executive
head of the department should be
the man in immediate charge OF the
office. Under system similar to
that now IN vogue this, of course,
would be the secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Hospitals for Insane.

AT the hospital at Mt. Pleasant
and at the hospital at Clarinda. ap-
preparations are asked for the erec'
ton OF a psychopathic hospital.
At independence an appropriation
is asked. for the erection Of a cottage
for patients afflicted with tubercu-
losis.
At Cherokee an appropriation is
asked, for the erection OF homo for
employees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
On the Job.

"Looks like this turkey will last
forever" opined the young husband.
"Good for week yet" responded
the delighted young wife. Il did
we'll to take the butchers advice"
How was that?"
Il wanted young fowl, but he ad-
vised me to have an old. experienced
bird"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
State Sheriff,

It has been suggested that there is
need Of state official or officials
who, under the direction of the Gov
ernor, could be Sc into any part OF
the state to make investigation where
crime has been committed, and to as
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Insurance, Banking, etc.

Conditions in the state with refer
.ence to insurance and banking have
been quite satisfactory during the last
two years. There are now reporting
to the department. 1409 banks and
trust companies as against $50 two
years ago, and the deposits have in
creased from 100000 June 30.
1910, to $2s5,0O0.o0O September II.
1912,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Should Not Rob Soil.

It is very essential to make money,
but it should not be done at sacri-
fee of the fertility that Is in the
land. The thing to do Is to raise
crops that will enrich the land at the
same time. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Institution for Feeble Minded.

At the institution for feeble minded
children, an appropriation sufficient
to complete the 81 Is cottage will be
asked for The foundation OF this
building has already been put in and
it is necessary in order to complete
the structure that sufficient appro-
priation be made therefor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Ventilation for chickens

Unless there is fresh air to reach
all parts Of the body. the hen will
not do we'll. Unless there is good VEN
tilation to carry OF the moisture of
respiration the house is bound to be
damp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
industrial Schools.

At the industrial school for boys
an appropriation is asked for in order
that the administration building may
be reconstructed so as to use aspor-
ton of it for gymnasium.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
The Capitol Groundc.

& comprehensive scheme for enlarg-
ing the capitol grounds should be
adopted by you and plans be made for
the eventual acquiring Of the lands
to be added to the present holdings
of the state. I would recommend
that the state buy all of the grounds
lying between Eas:; Ninth and East
Twelfth Streets. beginning at Capitol
Avenue and extending to the railroad
tracks at the foot a. the hill to the
south. The grounds thus acqus. ca,
lying south OF Walnut Street, should
be parked and beautifed, and upon
them should be placed the Allison
monument and such other monuments
AZ may be erected in the future.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22

man is evidently the skillful one we
are In search Of" On inquiry, how
ever, they discovered that he had only
started practice the day before.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Cure for Slobbers.

Cabbage will sometimes cure slob-
Der in horses caused by eating white
clover; but it is better to keep the
clover away from the horse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Public Utilities Commission.

Again l want to call your attention
t. the need OF better laws with refer
ence to regulation and control Of pub
lie utilities and to the creation OF a
public utilities commission. 1t Is not
necessary to enter into lengthy dis
cussion of this subject That you can
find in my message OF two years ago.
What want to do here is to urge that
this question be taken up early so
that 1t cannot tie said in the closing
hours of the session that There is
not sufficient time to properly con-
slider the matter" would recon.
mend the Crist Bill OF the last ses-
sion Of the General Assembly as a
basis from which to work. H.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22

sary to make much larger per capita
allowance, or to provide for a fixed
monthly amount to be used for main
tenance. r.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Attractive for HOG.

Attractive for Hogs.
A pile of coal ashes and salt will
keep the hogs close to any spot where
| It lies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Law Enforcement.

In my inaugural address OF four
years ago ], stated that events that
had recently occurred had brought
forth a demand for law enforcement
and that the matters referred to had
reference to violations Of the liquor
statutes Of the state.
The 33rd General Assembly. then IN
session. enacted what are commonly
known as the Cosson removal sta
tutes. In my opinion, have done much
to bring about a wholesome regard
for all laws of the state and especial
Iy for the liquor laws. so that I feel
at no time in the states history have
,lese laws been better observed than
at present. --a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Condition of the Treasury.

am pleased be able to say to
4 you that the finances of the State ap-
4 pear to be in very satisfactory con-
4dition On the first day OF January
"A 81 the present year the balance In the
& treasury standing to the credit OF the
u general fund amounted to 1911 ,672.ll.
\ Deducting the Fish and Game FUND
and the Automobile tax leaves the
( net balance, in round numbers. $780,
600, as against $645,000 on January
Il LIST, 1911, after making like deduction.
3 and $299, 600, January LIST, 1909,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22

q The constitution makes 1t the duty
Of the Governor to transmit to every
regular session Of the General Assem-
bly, message with reference to the
conditions of the state and recon-
mending such things as he shall deem
expedient. If l shall attempt to dis
&cuss in your presence the many mat
ters Of importance to which IN my
Judgment you should direct your al.
tention during the present session OF
your honorable body, it will require
a message of considerable length, and
Il therefore, in the beginning, beg In
diligence for such time as may be ne.
cessary to a proper understanding OF
the subjects herein referred to-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
Arbitration Of Disputes.

= l want az: In to call your attention
to the necessity for the enactment OF
law requiring disputes between en-
ployer and employee to be submitted
to arbitration before strike or lock-
out can be ordered. This matter was
called to the attention OF the 34th
session OF the General Assembly, but
the necessity for action did not seem
to impress itself upon the members
Of that body. Since then we have
had number of disputes and dis
agreements, some OF which have re-
suited in strikes OF more or less
serious character. In some instance
the disagreement arose over matters
of a trivial nature, which ought to
have been adjusted without difficulty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-01-22
GOVERNORS MESSAGE
Governor B. F. CAROLS Message to the Thirty-Gfth
General Assembly of the State Of Iowa

sist the Governor and the Attorney
General in enforcing the laws. Sew
eral occasions have arisen during the
last year where such an official might
have accomplished great good and
some instances have arisen where be-
ycnd question hi services would
have been of value to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
Luther McCarty Killed By Blow In
First Round OF Bout With Pelkey

Calgary, Alta, May 24.-Luthcr Me-
Carly, claimant of the white heavy
weight championship of the world, to-
day tool<f the count from Referee Ed
Smith of Chicago, which marked him
the loser In the 1O-tound fight with
Arthur Pcikcy, and eight minutes later
died. Death was caused by "a chnnrc
blow delivered somewhere In the re-
eion of the solar plcxus after 1 minute
aud 4J seconds of fighting time had
elapsed.
Arthur Pelkey tonight was arrested on
the charge of manslaughter by the north
western, police and released short time
afterward on bail
There had been one or two mix ups of
an inconsequential nature, then came a
c,inch. Referee Smith separated the
men. Both squared, neither seeming to
lie the worse for the clinch. McCarty
doubled Up III "A crouching attitude. To
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
4ON THE OUTSIDE, !"
SAYS UNCLE JOE

Washington, MAY 2f-"Uncle Joe" Can
non returned today and visited the halls
where once he was mighty in council He
wandered about the empty corridors of
the House side of the capitol. encoun-
tered John Dwight a former crony of
the days when Uncle Joe" was gem
orally designated the Gear of the
House," and had luncheon with him in
the House restaurant.
Have you seen the new hall of the
House?" the former speaker was asked
The famous Cannon smile. which once
illuminated every comment of the ex
speaker. failed to appear.
mo, | haven't seen it and | am not
going to-" was the reply.
II understand they have torn out the
old desks and put in lot of green seats
but | don't care. l don't belong. I'm
on the outside" Uncle Joe said he did
not even intend to look at the marble
bust of himself which now occupies a
place of honor in the speakers lobby.
I'm OUT he said "and I've got nc
business around there
The former speaker said that he was II
Washington simply "on a personal er-
rand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
FOUR DROWNED
ILLINOIS RIVER

RnsselIville, Ark. May PA father.
his daughter of 49, and two young wom-
Ell school teachers, members Of camp
ing party from RusseIlelie. were drowned
near here late today while bathing in the
Illinois river. The dead:
W. A. Crawford
Miss Frances Crawford
Miss Ruth Van Landinghan.
Miss Vera Meade.
The Crawford family and number Of
young women school teachers arrived at
the river today for an outing All went
bathing Miss Crawford got beyond her
depth and her father, Miss Van Landing
ham, ana Miss Meade went to her rescue.
After struggling in the current for
moment all four apparently stepped from
sandbar into deep water and sank from
sight. The bodies we're recovered.
Mr. Crawford was principal of the pub
| lie schools at Russellville. secretary OF
| the Arkansas Athletic association. and
one of the most widely known educators
| of the state. Miss Van Landingham was
one of his assistants, and Miss Meade was
principal of the high school at Ola ARK.
She was the daughter of L. G. Meade,
| Russelyille attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

19-Mcntal stress works miracles.
20-What is matter with city finances
21-Former birmingham man big apple
raiser
23-Daniels invcnts an anti freezer.
26-Society.
2I-Panthers cunning, declares hunter
2S-2a-Ned Brace and editorial comment
3o-What years have brought Marion
and Judson college.
31-Amusements.
32--Dolly's Dialogues
33--The Book Shelf
3f--German philosophers running
amuck in love.
36-Automobile gossip.
37--Pargiotes return to rock t,pirus
3S-MalSing changes in French army
39--Opium evil greatls checked
40--Our young folks.
f1-Markets.
42-Arnold Bennet and Paris plates.
, 43-5o-- Ma gazine supplement-
51-54-Comlc supplement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
FIELDER DECLARES
/, BRIBERY CHARGES
UTTERLY FALSE
Replies to Charges in Con-
nectiOn With the Phagan
Murder Case "PIOt
to Thwart Justice"

Atlanta, May 24.-Replying tonight
20 charges of alleged attempts at
bribery in connection with the Phagan
murder case. Col r. 3. Fielder feigned
to assist in the prosecution, branded as
false such accusations and made sweep
ing counter charges against Chief of
Detective Newport Lanford and mem
bers of his department.
In his statement Colonel Fielder de-
scribes Chief Lanford as the "Lieuten-
ant Becker of our system" and accuses
him of fomenting plot to "thwart the
ends of justice"
A. S. COlyard, Jr., Attacked
Much of the statement is devoted to
an attack upon A. S. Colyard, Jr, of
Nashville, Tenn, whose affidavit, pub
lished yesterday. alleged that Colonel
Fielder offered sum of money for GER
tain documents said to be part of
the records of the detective department
Colonel Fielder described the Colyar af-
hdavit. as well as that of g. c. Feb
uary. secretary to Chief Lanford, as un-
true.
He also denied the genuinensse OF
the report of an alleged conversation
of II secret telephone device.
Colonel Fielder admitted that Colyar
and FEBRUARY had conversation with
him. but declared that he referred them
to the mayor, believing that the head
of the city government would be in
terested in an evidence of alleged
graft by heads of the police depart
ment
A. s. Colyar, Jr.. was arrested to-
night. it being alleged that he is want
ed on charge of forgery said to have
been committed in Knoxville, Tenn
several years ago. He was later released
on bond
Atlanta, May 24.-The already wide.
spread interest in the murder of Mar,
Phagan, the pretty 14-year-ol factor.
employe, whose body was found in ths
basement of the National pencil factory
April 27, was deepened today by sew.
era1 developments.
Leo NJ. Frank. superintendent of tn,
| factory. today was indicted by the Full
ton county grand jury on charge d
numbering the Phagan girl. Frank wa,
held by the coroner's jury for inves
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lC0ntiuueo On Pare Tenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
LIST OF THOSE WHO
MET DEATH WHEN
BIG PIER COLLAPSED

Mrs. Frank Matthews.
Harold Let's, aged Z.
Mrs. Dan Thomas.
Mrs. August Spartz
Mrs. Richard Dowie.
Mrs Chessire.
Mrs. Arthur c. Helps.
Mrs. A. X. Hill.
Fannie MCGEE.
Scott Black. aged 10.
Mrs. d. S. Holmes
Mrs. Martha J. Bennett
d. McSpears.
Mrs. ID. j. Lomas.
Mrs. ID. L. Wallace
Mrs. G. H. Lawrence.
Mrs. Nine Wyvel
Mrs. Warren c. Let's and daughter
Dorothy.
Mrs. +. c. Valentine.
Mrs. Frank Shaw
Mrs. Emma Prigmore
Mrs. Elizabeth Hannah Richardson.
Mrs. Pauline McGehee
Thomas Beck.
Mrs. LILY M. Holmes
Young son of II. l.. Bayles
Mrs. Ada L. Ingraham.
Mrs. Anna Longfellow.
Mrs. Williamson.
Mrs. II. McPharron
Miss Anna Stone.
Mrs s. f. Duryee
Mrs. James Nicol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
ANOTHER CASE OF
POISON TAKING

Chicago, May 24.eAfter suffering all
night with pains in his ABDOMEN w. l..
McCutcheon, an automobile salesman, -
years old, was Mortified to discover to-
day that he had taken three one-grain
bichloride of mercury tablets by mistake
for headache remedy.
1t will be five days. according to the
physicians, before it will be possible to
determine whether the young mans life
can be saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

Los Angeles. May i.-Dscarding for the
occasion the walking stick that has been
his constant aid since the accident which
nearly disabled him more than year
ago. Nat Goodwin the actor, smiths,
underwent his fifth experiences as a bride
groom today at his home at Ocean Park.
The bride was Margaret MoreIand, his
leading woman the stage, who re
Gently was divorced from Charles Dough
~. real estate broker of san Diego.
Justice J. W. Summerfield performed the
ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
MAN SHORES AND
NEW TRIAL is ASKED
Juror Falls Asleep and Defendant
Claims He Had Not
Fail Trial

Los Angeles, May PA loud and ram
cous snore' formed the basis of motion
for new trial filed today in behalf of
Lee Rial, alleged head of national
bunco syndicate" who was convicted last
week of having swindled c. r. Friez. an
Illinois farmer, out of 5000 through n
fake horse race, he defendant asserted
he had not been given a fair trial be-
cause one juror, George II. Peck a mil-
1onalre realty operator of San Pedro
had fallen asleep and snored repeatedly y
during the trial. despite apparent efforts
to keep him awake by chewing gum and
tanning himself. 1t was asserted thai
one day Peck went to sleep 1s times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
PANIC SPREADS
OVER BEACH

In addition to the thousands gathered
IN the pier and its approaches the strand
was thronged by crowd of probably 25
COO persons. There was only little warn
Ing A resounding crack alarmed them
and panic spread from. end 10 end of the
beach, while women began to shrek.
Then occurred desperate lush for the
etairways. as the flooring gave way, the
victims slid into the gaping hole, as into
Z huge funnel.
Soon the huge pile of wreckase mark
ing the spot where were the dead and
wounded was surrounded by dense
throng which overwhelmed the compar-
atively few policemen on the strand, and
for some time rendered futile every eff
fort at rescue.
The police could not get through tns
crowd An appeal WAS sent to Los An
geles "a miles away, for more police.
These came In automobiles and after
helping to drive back the thousands of
Intensely curious and overwrcught peo
pie. they assisted In succoring the in
Jured and removing the bodies.
The tide was out when the crash oc-
Cured. else the collapse would have
thrown hundreds of persons into the
sea, and many drownings doubtless would
have been added to the list of fatal
tiles.
The crowd massed about the auditorium
doors was composed mostly of women
and children who had gathered there be-
fore the Empire day parade ended. When
the section about the doors sank, they
went In with II and half dozen police
men who had been vainly striving to
: hold the throng in check, went with them.
Many who were noT standing on the sec
zion which collapsed were pushed into
the vortex and those who escaped. crowd
ed panic-stricken. toward the outer rail
Of the pier, starting wild scramble for
safety.
Those who fell into the hole last were
able to scramble over the entangled bodies
to the broken ends of the hoor SO deep
was 1t massed with struggling bodies.
Fallen timbers and flooring sere jammed
among the limbs of those caught In the
trap and ropes were required to pull the
Jagged edges of the sunlSen flooring and
af-0ntamuea an pnre Teml
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
THE CONTENTS OF ToDAYs AGE HERALD

1--34 killed when pier collapses
Luther McCarty killed in bout with
Pelkey.
Republicans plan for coming CAM
patgn.
3-President Patrick awards diplomas.
3-Scholarsnip at Admission school.
Kyle sentenced to life Imprisonment
0Commission decides to take action.
Drennen brings large suit.
Efforts to solve strike situation.
Machinery TO be installed at wire
mill.
e-Large high school class received
diplomas.
7-Wan street feels need of leader.
S---Elaborate p.ans for Gettysburg
veterans r
a--united States to excel in the air.
1O--Redfield talks on rate of wages.
i1-Candidates for other Offices get
busy.
1s--"Ina lienable right TO rest"
1l-l6.32-sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
JAP EMPEROR is
OUT OF DANGER

Toxic May "a Emperor Yoshihto is
considered practically out of danger, ac-
cording to statement issued by Count
Watanabc, the imperial master of cere-
monies, this morning The Emperor
passed another favorable night 1t is
believed only careful attention s~needed
to restore his majesty to health. The
Empress still refuses to leave the bed
side and acts as nurse. Las night the
Emperor said. II feel much better. To
morrow being Sunday, | hope that you
will all take a rest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25

Thirty-four persCns-mostly women
were killed by the shivered timbers,
or crushed to death by the falling
bodies of companions and friends.
Fifty more were seriously injured,
while hysteria and fright caused the
disabling of scores of others.
A section of the auditorium, which
went down in the crash and the debris
from it, was added to the wreckage
that fell on top of the injured and
dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-25
BOTH APPARENTLY IN
SPLENDID CONDITION

Both men apparently were in splendid
condition when they entered tne ring. Me-
Carly was the first ta climb over the
ropes. Hle was lausn;Eg and joking with
his friends and assistants and apparently
was in confident mood, A few minutes
later, Peltey appeared. Both men were
cheered, pelkey, a strong local favorite.
receiving the greater volume of plaudts.
The nten shock hands, were photographed
and the bout started
The men spared cautiously at the open
ing. both handling Themselves we'll There
were several mix ups Of no consequence,
thea Pcl<ey jabbed McCa.ty on the jaw.
1t was & good stiff blow and McCarty
WINGED under II, but smiled
Then after about a minute of fighting
lCOuflnucd nm Pare EIerenl