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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1913-01-10

Man eyville visited relatives and
friends here this week.
The NJ visionary Society meets
with Mrs. G. o. uubbs Tuesday
afternoon, January Ia.
All who have accounts or notes
at Stigall O. Potts will please come
in and settle. The old year is
gone, and it's time to make settle
ment, 80 cab and see us.
STIGALL 81 PORTS.
Lou Rushing and sister, Mrs.
Eddie Hudson, Of San Francisco
send greetings to their friends
through The Chronicle. The lat
ter and children are in good health
and like their new home.
ID. Fl. Dowdy of Big Sandy is in
Nashville this week attending the
annual State convention of the
American Federation of Labor as
fraternal delegate from the Ten
nessee division of the Farmers
Union.
r IL, Rogers of Union City was
calledhere the first of the week by
the illness of his father, j. G. Nj.
Rogers, who died Wednesday, of
drops. Much sympathy is felt for
the family, to whom we extend con-
dolence.
Heavy rains and,swollen streams
prevented many of the magistrates
from getting here Monday. When
a quorum failed to appear Tues
day, Judge l. E. Davis issued a
call for q special session of Quar-
terly Court Friday, January II.
Intelligent men of good stand
ing amongst farmers can acquire
an agency for a new article of up-
limited possibilities in the fertili-
ger line. High standard, lifetime
proposition. Write giving refer
ence TO P.O. Is. 1863. Savannah. Ga
N. Mcneil, prominent citizen
of the WHY community, died the
latter part of last week, following
a brief illness. The deceased was
highly esteemed by his friends and
neighbors, who will miss him
through the years to come. We
offer coincidence to the bereaved.
Communications from Sulphur
Greek, Eva City aud Palestine were
received too late for publication.
We are glad to receive news let
ters from over the county every
week. BY mailing your letters so
es to reach us not later than Tues
day you will confer a favor.
The Chronicle is endeavoring to
give it's patrons the best service it
is possible to give and all that the
patronage will permit. 'Ourpaper
is being frequently complimented
oneits appearance and the kind of
matter it contains. Our citizens
and friends cad make the paper
still more effective by liberal pat
ranage, both in subscriptions and
advertising. The Chronicle will
always endeavor to merit the pat
The failure to get a quorum
Monday to open Quarry Court puts
Off the contest for County Super
intendent to another day. Public
sentiment rapidly crystalizing in
favor of a reduction in the salary
paid the Superintendent. Benton
County is paying $1,000 per an
mum, when other counties much
larger than Benton pay from 5000
to $500. Some of the larger coun-
ties, we are told, are paying 5000
and $500 for this service.
In the death of Lane Matlock
Coxburg and the first district lost
q poOd citizeu and his IN m;ly o,d |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
MOST DISTINGUISHED SON .
FAMOUS LITTLE ROOSTER
IN UNDERWOOD PARADE
Bantam Which Attracted So Much Attention Baltimore Con
vention Again Sees Big Demonstration for the
Great Aabamian
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Did you see a man in the Underwood
parade yesterday who carried on his head
a little red rooster?
No doubt YOU did. The man was w. c.
Kilgore, well known railroad agent of
this city. He is one of the strongest I'm
deiwood men in the district
j The rooster is famous. He is a bantam
and an exceedingly game bantam. That
was not the first time he figured as 4
supporter OF Mr.. Underwood.
He went to the Baltimore convention.
He attracted attention In that city, in
Washington, in New York and elsewhere
He got in the papers. interview and pho
toeraph. He finally got on a moving pic
tnre film, and was shown around the
world. One day crowd in Birmingham,
seated in a canvas show, was startled
when Mr. Kilgore appeared in a few se-
lect scenes of convention features. There
was more surprise when II was noticed
that Mr.. Kilgore held a little rooster in
his arms. There was still more Surprise
when the rooster was seen to raise his
head and crow. 1t was so realistic that
one might have imagined he heard the
crow.
I<ilgore, as stated, took the rooster to
Baltimore. En- route, he (the rooster, of
course) entertained the members of the
marching club. He was brought out
about three times day, and each time,
when told to do so, he crew. The mem
bers became strongly attached to him,
but that attachment was entirely second
airy to that which followed the cocks star
stunt in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25

Mr.. Underwood met the delegation at
the station. He was glad to see the boys.
The boys were glad to see him. There
was much shouting and hurrahing and
hand shaking. Professor Nappi blew his
cornet and his band got busy with an
awful din. The banners waved. 1t was
all excitement.
And then some one suggested that
ring of men be formed and that Mr.. I'M
derwood throw his hat in the ring. lie
did SO. The applause was so deafening
that station officials attempted futilely To
check the celebrants and still the noise.
And then Kilgore threw the rooster IN
the ring The rooster, all surprised and
overwhelmed with excitement struttad
about a moment and then, to the delight
of everyone lighted himself upon the
crown of Mr.. Underwoed's hat. and from
that perch of vantage, emitted one of the
loudest little crowas that loud little Geek
ever crew.
That was the climax. 1t was considered
a good omen. The jolification came to
an end with every man positive that I'm
derwood would be nominated. The omen
was good For, although Mr. Under
wood failed, the next best landed. SO
the cock was not without honor even in
his own family and among his own people
The little fellow was returned to Bir-
mingham. He has crowed for Underwood
ever since the days of the convention
His crow Is dimnutive imitation of that
which Gov. Earl Brewer emitted IN the
armory out of the Mississippi delegation
So it was quite fitting that the bantam
should appear. yesterday in the Under
wood parade. And he did appear. lie
nestled on the top of Kilgores hat and
saw 1t all withing batting an eye Like
the gerat majority of other good Ala
bamians. he knows that Underwood mas
got a "cinch," and that's all there
to it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
STRIKING SENTENCES
FROM TWO SPEECHES

1T is superfiuous, it appears to
me, that l shall call the name, os-
car w Underwood, the idol of the
American nation. 1t is with just
pride that we of the state of Ala
bama claim him as Our Oscar,
but l deem it far more appropriate
that he should be called, for he is
in truth and in fact, Oscar w. Tn
derwood of America, the pride of the
greatest people of the greatest city
in the greatest state of the south
j. e. Shelby, president of the
Board of Trade, in opening the
speaking at the banquet last night.
This country knows Birming
5 ham by her material products, by
her merchants, by her bankers,
by her manufacturers, and last and
not least by her constructive states
men. among the greatest of whom
we point with pride to Underwood.
His example is like a good tonic for
this and future generations. Let US
when youth tires and would despair
invigorate' him by pointing to I'm
derwood. Let us when labor hun
gers and thirsts, encourage him to
play the game out by pointing to
Underwood; let us when toll would
lay down his burden, fill him with
restored zeal by pointing to Under
wood; let us when the pessimist
would tell us that the world is all
bad, confute him by pointing to
Underwood; tell youth and labor
and toll to study his life, to learn
how to build, and building, build
well, and then a grateful people
will say to each as they say to
our guest, Well done, thou good
and faithful servant. STERLING A.
Wood, toastmaster at the banquet
in introducing Mr.. Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25

SHELBY AND WOOD ARE
ONLY SPEAKERS EXCEPT
NIGHTS GUEST OF HONOR
Each Sounds Sentiments of Everyone Present Paying High
Tribute to Worth of Distinguished Fellow Citizen and
Extending Him the Appreciation of a Com
munity Which Takes Pride in His Work

guest is that he does not. slip a cog,
or, as we now say, miss a spark. He
has never called on his helpers to take
up slack In the rope. His progress has
kept the rope taut; he makes sure of
what he has when he has 1t, and then he
goes after more.
Like the Spartan he went forth with
his shield to battle for us, and like the
Spartan victor he returns with 1t. not
only In like good order and condition
but loaded with the fruits of his hon
est toll for u.s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
NEWSbOY ATTENDS
BANQUET IN HONOR
OF Mr.. UNDERWOOD
Manifests Such Admiration
for Mr.. Underwood That
He Is Presented With
Ticket by Friends
ny RICHARD F. LUssIER

Ito was in the crowded lobby of the
Hotel Hilhman and those attending the
Underwood banquet We're interminglng
and exchanging greetings while await ,
ing the arrival of the man of the hour
Oscar w. Underwood. In this iostling,
good-natured gathering boy-a news
boy-passed hither and thther, looking
.futively about with questioning eyes.
what is it, SOM asked one of a
group of men.
I'm looking for Mr.. Underwood. re-
piled the boy, in a quiet tone
Just at that moment the great Ala
bamian arrived in the lobby of the hotel
and the boy waited patiently until many
men had shaken hands with him and
them seeing an opportunity approached
Mr.. Underwood and rendered him a
newspaper
Il just wanted to see you-close to you,
sin" he said, simply.
Mr.. Underwood thanked the boy and
patted him on the head. The boy threw
out his chest and his eyes shone brightly
as he again spoke:
Il am proud, sr-proud sir. to know
you"
Mr.. Underwood passed on, followed by
most of the other bapqueters. and the
boy also followed to the very door of
the banquet hall. He said to the door,
keeper:
Il know that ii is 50 but l amt as
big or can't eat as much as the rest
can't you let me In for 81? | want to
go in awful bad
A good Samaritan heard the boys
word and before the smiling doorkeeper
could good-naturedly refuse the boys
humble request, he had given the boy
an extra ticket and the lad, in his street
clothes but with a clean, healthy, smiling
face, had passed into the brilliantly
lighted room. After blinking about a ibit
he seated himself and remained quiet
and inconspicuous but happy withal.
As the courses We're served the boy
remained quiet. AS the toastmaster spoke
the boy never removed his eyes from
his plate, but at the first word of the
great leader-Oscar w. Underwood
boys attention was arrested and through
out Mr. Underwoods speech his seyes
were riveted on Alabama's famous con-
gresham. The boys happiness was too
i' ioi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS was aWed
| into an appreciative silence. He did not
even applaud.
After 1t was all over the boy said.
Gee, that Mr.. Underwood Is a great
man. You know | just feel in my heart
that he is the best man of all in this
room I'm going to remember this night
as long as ! can. He made me so glad
Inc boys name Is Emmanuel Stein.
ana he said that he lived at 2215 Eighth
avenue, north. He stated, that he was
through school! but was working In the
oHlce OF business man in the mornings
practicing stenography and bookkeeping.
| In the afternoons he sells newspapers
He said that from now on he will take
an hour off each day to make friends
for Mr.. Underwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25


President of these United States. n Is
not a question of what office YOU NAV
hoid, In the last analysis, but what you
can accomplish for the people whom YOU
represent, And when / can return home
and receive this reception, can at least
cease those. labors and feel that you
haze placed your hand upon my head
ana said; My son, your work has been
we'll done"
Inc crowd dispersed after again cheer
ing Mr. Underwood and the democratic
ieaoer was taken to the Southern club
where he was the guest of several promi-
nent citizens at luncheon. The luncheon
party included: Culpepper Exum, Col L.
0. Smith, Judge A. Q. Lane, w. C. Rad
cnfle, James Weatherly. f. p Glass, V.
FL. Hanson, Oscar Turner, e. w Barrett
James j. Smith. Forney Johnston. John
w. .O'Neill. John Craft, John l.. Parker.
Nathan l.. Miller, Joseph H. Nathan of
Tuscumbia, w. =. G. Harding, j. Il.
Shelby and Mr.. Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
Untarnished and Unstained

I'VE gave him an untarnished COM
mission, which had formerly been car
ried by such great men as Goldsmith
w. Hewitt, and he returns it to us, in
like good order and condition, unfair
nished and unstained
This country knows Birmingham by
her material products, by her mer-
chants, by her bankers, by her manu-
facturers, and last, and not least, by
her constructive statesmen; and among
the greatest of whom we point with
pride to Underwood. His example is like
a good tonic for this ana future genera
tions. Let us when youth tires and
would despair invigorate him by point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
MARCH IN
HONOR OF UNDERWOOD

marched into the station, led by Nappi.s
band, passed through the lines of the In
dustrial school boys and on through the
train gates, from where they formed lines
also, reaching from the train gates on
out almost to the Southern track where
the train was to pull in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
Hurrahi Hurrah.
For Oscar. we'H hulral,
A truer statesman than he is
We know Won never saw.

The same is true as concerns St. Clair.
Mr.. Ledyard states. In that county, he
says. the Underwood sentiment is ram
pant, and the only issue is. WHO is bet
ter equipped for he work at hand? Who
can and will better serve the state?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25

ing to Underwood. Let us when labor
hungers and thirsts, encourage him to
play the game out by pointing to I'm
derwood. Let us when toll would lay
down his burden, fill him with restored
zeal by pointing to Underwood. Let us
when the pessimist would tell us that
the world is all bad, confute him by
pointing to Underwood Tell youth and
labor and work and toll to study HIS
life, to learn how to build and building
build well, and then a grateful people
will say to each as they say to our
guest. Well done, thou good and faith
full servant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
President Shelby Speaks

There were but three speakers, Presi-
the man who more than anyone else Is
responsible for the Underwood reception
Sterling Wood. the toastmaster, and Mr.
Underwood. Mr. Shelby opened the speak
ing with the following address:
THE Birmingham Board of Trade, COM
posed as it is, of the merchants and
manufacturers of our city, is an organi-
zation forming an integral part of our
magnificent Chamber of Commerce. The
functions of the Board of Trade, how
ever, are limited and well defined
First we promote good fellowship.
Second, we cooperate In all things
looking toward the betterment of all trade
evils, such as the evils incident to the
itinerant merchants, fraudulent auction
sales, dishonest employees shoplifters,
worthless checks, and others which are
a constant menace to honorable trade,
and which are continually arising and
being abated or permanently abolished
Contributions to charities and benefits
of all descriptions must be regulated so
that the deserving may receive and the
unworthy be repudiated
1.-The merchants and manufacturers are
a power to be recognized and coped' with
In all matters pertaining to the govern
ment and commerce and the general vel
fare of the citizens of Birmingham AS
natural sequence of many working
toward common end, there is, engen-
dered warm personal feeling, one for
the othep, which is mutually profitable
to all concerned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25

after every person in life at this time
has passed to the Great Beyond, and
men whose praises and virtues have
been proclaimed in the remotest hamlet
of every state in the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-25
Need More Cooperation

What we need in Birmingham is more
cooperation; every reputable merchant
and manufacturer of this city should
be member of this organization and
lend his unqualified cooperation for the
uplifting of this great community and
tits business enterprises. 1t has been
said that cooperation more than any,
thing else in the world, binds together
the scattered strands of humanity, and
the great organizations of business upon
which the superstructure rests are to-
kens of that brotherhood and co-opera-
ton, without which man would be but
a naked SAVAGE in the Wilderness
II want to say to you, gentlemen that
only as men have learnsn to get to-
gether have they advancedNAll the vast
achievements in the business world, such
as railroads. banking, manufacturing
wholesaling, retailing and the like are
the result of uniting large numbers of
men In common mutually successful
undertaking.. 1t may be a vain hope but
who knows but that the trusts and com
binations which we accuse of all sorts
of evil are simply preparing way for
that universal cooperation When war
shall be abolished from the commercial
world, society shall thoroughly organ
ize it's business, and every man shall
fill place 10 help and be helped
1T has been the privilege of the Bir-
mingham Board of Trade upon mary
occasions since Its Organization to ex-
tend its hospitality to, and to entertain
some of the most distinguished men
of our nation men who have conse-
ere ted theii lives to the service of our
country and who the American people
have been deliehted to honor: men to
whom We gladly acknowledge the ma
tion owes a debt of gratitude. and to
whom honor and praise have been. ac-
corded without stint, let or hindrance.
men whose praises not only our own
republic but many foreign nations
Have sung with ever increasing vol
ume as the years passed on; men
whose names will live in history long
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07
Building and loan

The first annual meeting Of the Crys-
tai Falls Building 81 Loan Association
was held last Wednesday evening
There was very good attendance and
Secretary Kelly's statement certainly
pleased every one. Although the AS.
sociation has been in existence out a
years the earnings show. roughly
speaking. IA per cent, making the
little organization one Of the most
profitable sources Of investment In the
city.
Among the wise investors has been
the Swedish & Finnish---Benevoleni
society which, having some excess
money in its treasury, decided TO IN
est IL in the loan association and reap
some OF the profits available. besides
helping 10 build mp the city. the lead
taken by this organization could be
profitably followed 10y other organiza
tions having any money to invest.
Robert Munns has been appointed soli-
citor aud will enter upon his work nj
once.
The people having little money h
invest learn of the nice returns beine
made on the stock there VIII be rusi
10 get hold OF the remaining STOCK.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07
OFFICE TO BE IN CITY.

Judson and Nevada Land Companies VIII
Make Crystal Falls Their Headquarters
II has been definitely decided that
the main Offices of the Nevada and
Judson land companies will be located
in the city of Crystal Falls and not at
the Mastodon location as some surmis-
ed.
The present office building OF the
Nevada company on Crystal avenue
will be enlarged so as 10 accommodate
the increased business that viii Ger
tainly result from the increasing Of the
working force Of the company in this
city
Mr.. Foster, Of the Foster Construc-
tion Co. of Milwaukee was in the city
Wednesday and IL is understood that
his nilsson here was 70 figure on the
enIarging of the building. The origi-
nal building was built by the Fosters.
During the week Mr.. Hugh CASTOR
and Mr.. Harry Anderson, advance
members Of the Office iorce, arrived in
Crystal Falls ana are now busy get
ting their Office In shape to commence
business.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07
Company Is o.

Senator Moriarty IN loud in praise
Of the Great Eastern Casualty company
hecause Of the fine treatment he receiv-
ed in connection with his injury
claim against the company.
Mr.. Moriarty took ont a ~ 90 policy
from Mr., Hampton. formerly Of Iron
Mountain. who oanyassed the city
last summer and sold number Of
policies costing from 81 to ~ MIR.
Hamptons word was taken for the
reliability Of the company by all who
took policies and the results show that
he knew what he was talking about.
Shortly after Mr.. Moriarty's acct. (.
dent he received the necessary blanks
and in ten days after be sent in his
papers he received bis money In full.
Mr.. Hampton moved 10 Detroit some
time ago and Is devoting his time
entirely to insurance work. The OK.
perience Of Senator Moriariy with this
company will he re- assuring TO 9th
ers who hold policies in the company.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07

Another action taken by the city
council last Monady night has awake.
ned great deal of interest The per-
mission given COW owners to allow
cattle to run the streets two hours in
the morning and two hours in the eve
ming has been revoked. Hereafter the
only legal way cow may pasa through
our city streets is ia tow of an atten.
dant or ahead Of one.
To enforce the COW ordinance. Jos
Rabichaud was appointed pound mas
ter with instructions to clear thu
streets Of cattle. horses and other do
mestic animals and keep them clear
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07
BALL SEASON OPENED
came Between Crystal Falls and Iron River
Sunday Sprung The Lid


Iron River lost game OF ball b
Crystal Falls last Sunday that ough
TO have gone the other way had Russo
not developed wild streak in tn,
eighth inning and forced In enough o.
runs by bases on balls 20 give tn,
locals the lead after il had been held
Tor seven innings ny the west s,ders
Both teams showed the need OF prac
tice 80 that the game was not one oI
the fast performances OF the diamond.
Schott and Ball were at the battery
points when the gong sounded tor the
game 10 commences.
The game was the first that Schott
bad performed in this season and he
was not as effective as usual. The
Iron River fellows did fairly good
work with the stick but errors by
Crystal Fails helped greatly to put
three runs across for the west Mders in
the hrst three ipnings OF fhe game.
Russell for Iron River seemed TO
have the locals at his mercy during
the hrst part OF the contest FOR in the
hrst three innings bot nine men faced
him.
The pace was too strong for him to
keep up. however, and in the fifth
Crystal Falls got one score across on
an error that let Henry have lite and
work around TO the off corner where
ne score don long drive.
The next spasm was In the eighth
when Russell undid all OF the good
work he did in the first part of the
game, aided by couple of errors by
his associates.
Considering the condition in which
the men of both teams went into the
game it was not bad exhibi-
ton and indicates that there will be
some good base ball seen here before
the summer is over with. Iron River
has the nucleus of first class team
and with little sweetening up, here
aud there. will give good account
Of itself
Johnsonn, the new man for Crystal
Falls, went into the box during the |
ast few innings for Crystal Falls and
lid well. Ball gave way to Cambria
who held mp his end behind the bat
IN fine shape.
The score at the end stood Iron
River 3 Crystal Fal Is 4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-07

er. was robbed OF n. 100 VI
for train at the North wes
tion at Chicago last Friday /.
Smith was found by the police raw.
and tearing his hair. He reported
that two men had attacked him with
sn iron pipe. knocking him senseless
and relieved him Of his roll BE said
that he.would rather die than return
home to his wife under the circum !.
stances
Smith was ia Crystal Falls on his
way to Chicago he came hero 10 have
County Clerk Wall sign some papers
that il was necessary for MIN 70 have
in order 10 get his share Of an estate
for which he was one of the heirs. He
took his pap.rs and went 70 Chicago
wnere lie was paid the money by the
representatives of tho estate.
II is quite evident that hs took his
share in tho currency and that he
either fell in with bad company or
tnat he was spotted at the bank where
he got the money and was followed
20 the station by things,