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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-03-18
Gjyino Away the Secret.

Willing to have his neighbors think
he was a fine musician, Brown install
ed a mechanical piano near front
window OF his home, where bS spent
hours each day pedaling out melodies.
Your father is a great piano player,
isn't he?" one of the neiShbors re-
marked to Browns boy William Cne
afternoon. yep" replied William,
"but 1t makes his feet awful sore."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-03-18

Stop and read the Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-03-18

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at all newsdealers. Eyecy lady who
appreciates n good magazine should
send for a free sample copy and
premium catalog Address, "ocay's
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-03-18
Music and Mosquitoes.

In some parts Of India. where mos
quitoes abound, it is impossible to
play the violin because the music at
tracts the insects in great numbers.
When the first notes are heard the
mosquitoes swarm in clouds around
the player and make the movements
Of the hand posible.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-03-18

The proudest moment in the aver
age mans life was when he was about
seven years old and had a speaking
acquaintance with a policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
LENOIR ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED NEAR CALCIS

discharged and he received the full load
the shot perforating the intestines in
many places. Young Miles. although hor-
rified at the accident, did his best to
staunch the blood which was flowing
from his companions side. He hurriedly
rowed ashore and summoned aid from
the clubhouse.
Lenoir was removed and medical aid
was summoned from Vincent. A trained
nurse, who was at the clubhouse, assisted
in caring for the wounded boy. Later in
the evening it was thought advisable to
get him to Birmingham and accompanied
by Miles, who had not left his COM
panions side since the accident, the party
started for the depot at Caleis. Lenoir
died before arriving there.
The remains were brought to Birming-
ham and taken in charge by Johns AL
though definite funeral arrangements had
not been made last night the body will
probably be sent to Selma this morning
for interment.
The deceased was 20 years of age and
had been carrier for The Age Herald
for the past six months. He was highly
esteemed by all who knew him and the
news of his tragic death was a severe
shock to his many friends. He is sur
vived by his mother Mrs. w. J. Lenoir, a
brother, e. P. Lenoir and one sister, Mrss
p. l.. Dryer.
Harry Miles was prostrated by the ac-
cioent to his friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
ENSLEY ELKS WILL
PICNIC TOMORROW
Will Have All Day Outing at
West Lake, Near Besse-
mer

Everything is in readiness for the big
by the Ensley Elks at West Lake. The
reports of the several committees indi-.
cate that the attendance will equal that
of any fraternal picnic ever gwen in
the district. The special train over the
Southearn railway will leave the Ter
minal station at o'clock tomorrow
morning. special committee will be
present to help the ladies and children
to board the train and to assist them in
any way possible.
The barbecue will be prepared under
the direct supervision of Jim Bonner,
who, with 10 expert barbecue cooks, will
leave this afternoon at o'clock y COM
mence the barbecung of 1900 pounds of
choice government inspected meats to be
used at the picnic.
Special committees have been appointed
to look after the comfort and welfare of
the visitors and friends who attend. j.
Ellis Brown, the exalted ruler Of the
Ensley lodge, has charge of the water
melon committee and will go down to
his farm today and select several wagon
loads of the choicest melons in his patch
which will be put on ice tonight. Nelson
Thomas, chairman OF the general COM
mittee, states that there will be plenty
of refreshments on the grounds, includ-
ing ice cream cones, soft drinks, cigars
and barbecue. There will be dancing
throughout the day and ample facilities
for boating, fishing, swimming and other
amusements have been provided for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
WALLACE BACK FROM
TRIP TO HAMILTON
Says divers Illness Pre-
vented His Being Pres
ent at Speaking.

That W. B. Oliver candidate for con-
gress from the Sixth district, was, as
result of a chill followed by fever,
prevented from attending the political
speaking at Hamilton, but that tre-
mendous crowd heard his remarks and
those of Lieut.. Gov Walter d. Seed and
William b. Bankhead, was news brought
to Birmingham last night by John II.
Wallace. Jr. Just how serious is the
illness of Mr.. Oliver. Mr.. Wallace was
not in position to say.
"T stated at Hamilton declared Mr..
Wallace, that in the event of my cleo
tion to the office of governor, I would
advocate a bill prohibiting any candidate
than one years salary carried by the
position for which he was running 1
told the people that wealth was not nee
essarily standard by which one could
go In the election of a governor, and
that success in business did not always
argue an honest mind or SKIRT of
justice. Rural credit for farmers and
the removal of conyicts from The mines
two, of the cardinal planks of my plat
form, seemed to please the people of
Marion county"
Mr.. Wallace stated that the three
speakers drew for time, and that Mr.
Bankhead, a candidate for congress,
spoke from 9 to 10, Mr.. Seed from 10 to
IL and that he occupied the platform
from IL to IL o'clock. He stated that
Mr.. Bankhead made a fine speNh and
that Mr.. Seed also acquitted himself
handsomely. He declared that Mr.. Seed
has strong friends in Marion, but that
he felt confident that his own strong
friends were in larger numbers.
The complimentary statement of Mr.
Wallace In regard to one of his oppo-
nents was a new note in modern day
Alabama politics. While no doubt his
remarks concerning campaign expenses
We're intended to apply to present con-
ditions and to certain of his adversarieZ
he stated that he did not prefer a charge
and did not mention a name. Mr.. Wal
lace will address a large gathering of
farmers in Colinsville Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

Washington August 1s.-The fight to
Alabama began in earnest today. A
statement by Senator Robinson of Arkan-
sas, upholding Governor o'Nears action
in appointing successor to the late
Senator Johnston became public early in
the day at the close of the Senate's ses-
sion tonight. Senator BanShead OF Ala
bama asked permission for the public
printing Of the legal opinions upon which
the governor based his action
Senator Bankhead said Mr.. Claytons
credentials would be presented to the
Senate later, but the time had not been
fixed.
Careful Investigation
"A situation exists I'm the Senate which
will require most careful and PAINS
taking investigation" he told his cor
leagues. "The governor of Alabama has
no pride of opinion in the matter. When
the vacancy occurred and the question
OF filling it was put up to him, he
called upon his legal advisers for opin-
ions as to his authority, and he based
his action upon these opinions now SUBJ
mitted''
The Alabama case is the first to test
the authority OF a governor to fill
vacancy since the direct election amend
ment to the constitution was adopted.
The contest centers around the inter-
probation of the concluding words of the
amendment to the constitution. providing
that the amendment shall not be con-
strued as to affect the election or term
of any senator" chosen before it became
valid as part of the constitution Sena-
tor Robinson asserted in his statement
there We're decisions holding that a term
of office does not end with the death
of the occupant but that the term con-
tinues for the statutory period"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

While on fishing trip at Calcis, on the
grounds of the Birmingham Outing club,
Louis j. Lenoir, who has delivered papers
on one of the Southside routes of The
Age-Herald for the past six months, was
accidentally shot and fatally wounded
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The
young man received load of bird shot
in the abdomea and died four hours later
while being carried from the clubhouse
to the depot at Calcis.
Lenoir few days ago went to Caleis,
accompanied by Harry Miles. a son of the
secretary of the Athletic club, and the
two boys camped a short distance from
the clubhouse under the supervision of n
party of friends there.
Yesterday afternoon the two got in a
boat and started to row down the creek
when negro boy called their attention
to huge snake which was on the bank.
Lenoir saw the snake and reached for his
shotgun, which was under the seat, with
his left hand The gun became entangled
and without looking the boy jerked 1t to-
ward him. The hammer had caught on
the seat and the weapon was discharged.
The muzzle of the gun was hardly three
inches from, the boys side when it was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
CHRISTIAN FRICKE
PASSES IN CULLMAN
Well Known German For 40 Years
Resident of Alabama Buried
Sunday

Cullman, August 1S.-(Special) J
Christian Fricke. for 40 years res
ident of Cnllman. died at his home In
this city, and was buried on Sunday
afternoon from St. Johns Lutheran
church.
Mr.. Fricke came to this country at
the age of IS years, locating in Gin
cinnati, where he became a soldier in
the federal army. After the war he
came. one of the first settlers, to Gull
man. He was a great church worker,
member of the German Aid associa-
tion of the Quartette club, and the
Kreiger Verein. He was 73 years old.
Besides a brother in Cincinnati, older
than himself. Mr.. Fricke leaves wife
and the following children Mrs. Fred
Shsefer, Mrs. Henry Reinefell, Birming-
ham; Mesdames George Christensen,
VIII F. Richter. Charles Herfurth, and
Ernest DEER and Messrs John Fricke,
Robert r. Fricke. and Ed Frlcke OF
Cullman.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. c. Pieper, and the local G. A. r..
covered the casket with the flag and a
beautiful design in the national colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
NEGRO SHOT BY
SHERIFF IMPROVES
Smith to Be Arrested for
Carrying Concealed
Weapons
SEARS REMAINS IN JAIL
Not Believed Grand Jury Will Inyes-
tigate Shooting Until Next Regu-
lar Session-Effort to Dis
credit Alibi Theory

Montgomery. August -(SpeelaD-WilI
Smith, the negro who was shot down by
Deputy Sheriff Robert Sears in the
Montgomery city court room last Friday
night, just as jury had declared Smith
not guilty of the charge of assault to
murder will be arrested on the charge
of carrying concealed weapons just as
soon as he is able to leave the hos
pitau according to an announcement
made today by d member of the county
solicitors office.
The grand jury will not investigate the
shooting of Smith pending the result of
the negro's injuries. Al the time the
shooting occurred, Judge Armistead
Brown. who witnessed the shoot
ing, announced that the grand
jury would be called together to-
day to investigate the affair, but this
morning it was announced that the grand
jury would not meet owing to the fact
that the negro was rapidly improving and
would probably be dismissed from the
hospital in a few days. 1t is probable
that the grand jury will not Investigate
the shooting until the next regular term.
1t is reported that Smith win be ar
rested on the charge of carrying con
cealed weapons Just as soon as he is dis
missed from the hospital. in which event,
1t is understood, Sears, his court room
assailant, will be the principal witness
against him.
On the assault to murder charge. of
which Smith was freed he proved an
alibi, and 1t Is understood that an effort
will be made on the next trial to dis
prove the alibi theory.
1t developed today that Deputy Sheriff
Bill Frizzle was slightly wounded in the
court room fracas, receiving a slight
flesh wound on the back of his hand.
Sears, who shot Smith in the court
room, has two days more to serve in jail
for contmpt of court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
BOARD OF REVENUE
TO SUE THE CITY
Will Seek to Recover $4,000
Paid From Road and
Bridge Fund

Montgomery, August 1S.-(special)
County Attorney A. II. Arlington has been
authorized by the Montgomery county
board of revenue to bring suit against the
city of Montgomery for $4,000 on the
ground that different boards of revenue
since 1908 had wrongfully diverted and
paid over to the city that amount of
money out of the bridge and road fund.
Suit against the city was authorized by
the board of revenue at the regular
weekly meeting today. DR.. William H.
Oates. state prison inspector, appeared
before the boatd and granted them re-
spite of six months for rehabilitation OF
the present almshouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
HODSON STILL BUSY
MAKING SPEECHES
Will Attend Barbecue and
Picnic at Summerfield
Thursday

Congressman Hobson, while his
future adversary, Henry D. Clayton, IS
preparing to press his claim to a seat
in the Senate and incidentally is en-
gagged in the discharge of his duty as
chairman of the judiciary committee,
is in the time of peace, preparing for
war" or making hay while the sun
shines"
Yesterday Captain Hobson delivered
an address al Centerville. He will not
return to Birmingham until Thursday
evening when he has an engagement TO
make religious talk to number of
young men at Bessemer. His itinerary
is not made public, but it is learned
that Thursday, hAw attend the bar
becue and political gathering at Sum
merfield, where also will be Lieutenant
Governor Walter D. Seed and, it is
probable, ex-Gov. B. B. Conner, both
of whom are candidates.
Yesterday w. ]. Monette of Tusca-
loosa, one of the Robson leaders in
Alabama, was dispatched to Washing
ton, where the Senate is preparing to
consider the credentials of Mr.. Clay
ton, who was recently appointed by
the governor the successor of the late
Senator Johnston. The purpose of Mr..
Monette's visit was not divulged.
There is considerable interest in the
probable meeting at Summerfield of
Mr. Hobson Mr.. Seed and Mr.. Conner,
this being due to the fact that some
months ago, Mr.. Hobson proposed to
Mr.. Conner and Mr. Seed a division of
three of the fat jobs in the gift of
the people. As is remembered, Mr..
Hobson suggested that he be permit
ted to continue his race for the Sem
ate, while Mr.. Conner ran for COVER
nor. and Mr.. Seed for the Sixth district
congressional seat, to be relinquished
in time by Mr.. Hobson. As Is remem-
bered, the proposal was rejected by Mr..
Conner and Mr.. Seed, and the publica-
tion of the facts in the case created
a sensation in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
SHOOK WILL SPEAK ON
AUDITORIUM TODAY
AT AID CLUB LUNCH

Paschal Shook chairman of the audi
torium committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, will address the Birmingham
Ad club at the regular weekly luncheon
today on the subject of 1.-The Audto-
rum and What 1t Means to Birming-
ham," The luncheon will 'be held in a
private dining room of the Empire hotel
at ] o'clock and an unusually large at
tendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR
Birmingham District Association Will
Picnic Today at Avondale Park

The Christian E,ndeavorers of the Bir-
minsham district will hold a picnic this
evening at Avondale park. The pro-
gramme committee, composed of f. F.
Ballard, r. f. Dickson and Mrs. f. f.
Ballard, the various social committees
and the arrangement committee have
been hard at work during the past week
on the details for the outing and they
give assurance that all will have good
time,
1t is desired by those in charge that
all come as early as o'clock. Those who
cannot come at this time are urged to
come as soon after this time as pos
sible.
The dinner will be spread at O. clock
and at o'clock an open air song service
will be held under the direction of C. E.
Michaels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
SEN. BANKHEAD
LEADS THE FIGHT TO
FILL VACANCY
Contest Centers Around Interpreters
tion of Last Clause of the Sew
enteenth Amendment-Fir
Test Case of Governors
Appointive Power
THIRD CLAUSE or 17TiI
AMEN DMENT MAY CHANGE
OPINION IN SEA ATE

Washington, August 1s.-(Special9
Representative Clayton did not pre-
sent his credentials to the Senate
today, and there is nothing new in
the situation with the exception
that Senator Robinson of Arkansas
came out with a strong argument
In support of Governor O'Neal's
right to appoint Senator Robinson
admits that his first impression was
that Mr. Clayton ought not be
seated merely on the governors
appointment. Since giving the sew
enteenth amendment careful study
he has changed his mind. His ar
gument is based on the third clause
of the amendment and he advances
the same theories already expressed
as to that clause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
BELIEVE GRIGGS
MURDER VICTIM

ST. Paul, August 1s.--Policemen and de-
tectives tonight are attempting to find
George w. Griggs millionaire bachelor,
who they believe may have been mur-
dered. Mr.. Griggs, who is a member of
a wholesale flour and feed firm disap-
peared Sunday. A coat and hat belong
ing to Griggs were found today on
bridge. In the coat were four $40 bills
and some stationery belonging to the
Griggs firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

have approximately 1900 square feet Of
floor space, which is considered entirely
adequate to handle the limited member
ship which the club eontemplates.
A meeting of the membership committee
was held yesterday afternoon and 1t VIII
make its second report to the board Of
governors, which will meet at the parlors
of the Morris hotel this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock At a short session of the board
of governors yesterday the house com
mittee was authorized to take up the mat
ter of securing a suitable club secretary
and report back to the board as soon as
possible. Several applications for secre-
tary have already been submitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
Treaty Rejected

Washington, August 1s.-The proposed
treaty between the United States and
Nicaragua as drafted by Secretary of
State Bryan was rejected on August
by the Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
Stea mer Floated

Newport News, Va. August 1s.-The
British steamship Lord Ormonde from
Galveston to Antwerp, which went ashore
several days ago of Newport News, was
fioated today. Officers said she would
proceed to sea tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
Celebrates Birthday

Vienna, Austria, August 1S.-The
eighty third birthday of Emperor
Francis Joseph was celebrated through-
out the dual monarchy today The EN-
peror is in excellent health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
PROUGH WILL NOT
PITCH IN ATLANTA
Finger Will RejOin the Bar
Ons Here Thursday-Sis-
ter Is iii

Athens August 1S.-(Special)- Bill
Prough. who is attending. his seriously
i'll sister near here. will be unable to
rejoin the club before the conclusion of
the Atlanta series. The big pitcher has
announced that he~will join Birmingham
in time to pitch Thursdays game.
The announcement that Prough will not
participate in the Atlanta series will
prove a setback to Birmingham's hopes
Foxen will pitch this afternoon against
Dent, while Ery will probably twirl
Wednesday. The new pitcher did not re-
port yesterday. but is expected to join
the club this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

| the busy downtown man who wants a
place where he can quickly get away from
his business for a few moments recrea-
ton.
Immediately below the roof garden and
under the main. cornice is the pipe fioor'H
Of the building, which is only eight feet
high.
The main press club rooms occupy the
entire floor below this, the highest portion
of the building leased for public pur-
poses.
The press club with the roof garden and
top floor of the main building will thus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED = First class architectural
daughtsman for few days extra work.
Phone 1908 Main. 6-19-2t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

The architects craving gives an idea of
the plans for the Birmingham Newspaper
clubs poof garden cafe, which will be To-
Gated on top of the 25-story Jefferson bank
building. The cafe can be entirely closed,
or the French windows surrounding it can
all be thrown open, making 1t practically
like eating out of doors 1925 feet in the air.
Surround the cafe is an eight-foot
promenade 175 feet long with artistic tiled
floor. The entire cafe floor is to be of
handsome mosaic tile design and every
feature is being worked out to make this
the most popular spot in Birmingham for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
THE BAND CONCERT
Large Crowd is Much Pleased by Fine
Programme

Memoli and his band rendered a fine
programme in Capitol park last hight be-
fore a large and appreciative audiepce.
Generous applause was accorded every
number and the pieces given as extras
were also generously applauded.
On Thursday night the band will give
a varied programme in Avondale park
instead of Capitol park
This is tonight's programme:
March, "Ricordo,' Ascolese.
Overture, ''Stradella," B'lotow.
Patrol, "Guard Mount Eilenberg
Caprice Heroique. "The Awakening of
the Lion" Koutski.
Polka de Concert Two Little Bull
finches,' King.
Songs of Scotland,'i Lampe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19


and flagrant subversion of the very
words as well as the spirit of the con-
stitution.
I'VE all remember that the governor
himself trumpeted it from the house tops
that he ought to call a special election.
Then, behold The elevator begins to
rise for his room in the Morris hotel
in the twinklng of an eye he sees a
great light and scales fall from his eyes,
and he decides he will make an aDso-
lutely arbitrary appointment.
His startling somersault astounds
the world and makes us quake with
fear lest Alabamas political condition,
which we have all for some time been
patriotically trying to hide, shall be
advertised to the four winds-lest the
outside world should know that for
so long a time that 1t seems an age,
our sick and buried and bleeding state
has been crying for relief and can't get
call his own Legislature together, and
when the outside world asks why. how
can we get out of telling the truth?
Next to the rising flood of indig
nant criticism at this absolutely ar
bitrary appointment of the governors
the thing that must chagrin him most
is that, in making that impressive stall
before the public of giving tho knotty
problem of the vast deliberation it de-
served, he waited just little too long;
for alas. in the meantime, his super
serviceable adviser and over pefsuader,
in the effort to get his contention boil
stored up by authority that would carry
some real weight. made the mistake of
applying to the senate Judiciary COM
mittee, and they promptly flattened him
out.