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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
STRYCHN|NE: PUT IN
BOTTLE OF TONIC
Wife of ScOttsb0rO Druggist
Saved Only After Heroic
Methods

Huntsville, April 10.-tspeciaL) L)-Follow-
ing the report of an attempt to poison
the Latham family at Farley, comes
news of the poisoning of Mrs J. o.
Lipscomb. wife of a well known drug
gist at Scottsboro. Some unknown per-
son placed strychnine in a bottle of tonic
that Mrs. Lipscomb always takes before
her dinner. She drank some of the tonic
but not until after dinner did she begin
to feel ill. Her husband had eaten the
same things that she had eaten and was
not sick He suspected the tonic bottle
at once and by prompt action was en-
abed to save his wife after a struggle
of six hours. Mrs. Latham was moved
to New Market. where she is slowly re-
covering. No arrests have been made in
this case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
GENERAL Walden
SPEAKS AT MARION
West Point and Annapolis
Candidates Hear Able
Address

Marion. April Especial. Gen.
W. J. Walden delivered an interesting
and able address this morning in tho
chapel of the Marion institute before
the students and faculty and the West
Point and Annapolis candidates on the
things that make soldier. The address
was filled with interesting incidents
and experiences of army life, and tho
audience was enthusiastic in apprecia-
ton.
President and Mrs H. o. Murfee gave
a dinner in honor of General Walden
and the West Point and Annapolis can
didates at Prospect Lane, the new home
of the college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
NATIONAL DRAINAGE
CONGRESS TAKES Up
FLOOD PREVENTION
Three Days Session of Con-
ventiOn Begins in
Chicago
CREATION OF PUBLIC
WORKS BROUGHT UP
Isham G. Randolph Makes Analysis
of Flood Prevention and Reclama-
tion Problems Confronting
the People

st. Louis April 10.-worlx of the Ma
tional Drainage congress, which began a
three days session here this morning,
moved rapidly and sentiment among the
delegates apparently crystallized around
the plan for the creation of a national
department of public works.
The executive committee began a ses-
sion at o'clock this evening to shape
definitely the proposals that will be sub
mitted to the delegates. The plan for a
department of public works with a cab
met officer at it's head threw into the
background the talk of the appointment
of national drainage commission, and
tonight indications were that the old plan
would be abandoned.
Creation of department of public works
was brought up in the congress soon after
convening today. when Governor Major OF
Missouri suggested that David r. Francis
of St. Louis would make an ideal head for
that branch of the government service.
Mr.. Francis suggested that Colonel
Goethals, builder OF the Panama canal
would be the man for the place.
Randolph Elaborates Plan
The plan was elaborated on in the ad-
dress of Isham G. Randolph of Chicago
former chief engineer of the Chicago
drainage canal. Mr. Randolph made ar
analysis of the flood prevention anc
reclamation problems confronting the peo.
pie of the Mississippi valley, and en-
phasized that the problem of floods con.
troll was one primarily for the nation ano
not for the separate states.
1.-THE tribute levied by the floods,'' he
said, mounts up to thousands of human
lives and into millions upon millions OF
property destroyed"
Mr.. Randolph then said there were not
enough army engineers to supervise ade-
quately the flood prevention and reclaim
alton work that should be done and
pressed the plan for a new government
department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
DISTRICT PYTH|ANS
MEET IN ATHENS

Athens, April 1o-(Special)-Th district
convention OF the Second Pythian Dis
trict of Alabama has just concluded a
most delightful and profitable session in
this place. which was largely attended
Grand Chancellor Cobbs of Mobile and
Vice Grand Chancellor Patterson of Fa1k-
vile We're both present and many other
Pythians of note.
The convention was in session a part
of two days and during the sitting a
number of interesting subjects were dis
cussed Grand Chancellor Cobbs presided
at the night session, at which time a
number of new knights were made. A
beautiful and interesting banquet was
served to the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
PRISONERS TO WEAR
BLUE AND PLAIDS

Michigan City Ind, April 10.-The
Hole known otherwise as The Soli-
tary" and prison stripes have been abol-
ished at the Indiana state prison. The
prisoners will wear light blue and plaids.
Although the changes remove the last
means of Furnishing unruy prisoners.
Warden Fogarty declares the prison will
continue to maintain excellent discipline
A system of credits and merit awards
has been introduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
ASKS NOTIFICATION OF
ELECTION CHANGES

Washington, April 10.-Secretary Bryan
today dispatched identical letters to the
governors of states which have acted
favorably upon the constitutional amend
ment providing for the direct eletcion of
senators and have not yet reported the
fact to the state department. The secre-
tary suggested prompt notification in or
der that he may issue the usual formal
notice of the adoption of the seventeenth
mendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11

the former indictment, turned states
evidence and all were reindicted on what
is believed to be much stronger evidence.
Their trials will not be held this term
of the court More than 100 witnesses
were attending the court in this eele-
brated case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
ALABAMA CITY MAY
GET BIG COTTON MILL
Rumored That $1,000, 900
Plant Will Soon Be
Erected

Gadsden. April 10.-(Specia1. 1.-The
construction of another sl,OOO,O0o cot
ton mill at Alabama city was the
subject of a rumor which excited mucn
local interest here today. 1t is un-
derstood that the Dwight Manufactur-
ing company owns considerable prop
erty which might be used for a site.
Labor conditions in Alabama City are
good and there has been talk OF build
irg a second mill for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11
Republicans to Caucus

Washington, April dollhouse repub-
licans will caucus tomorrow night on
the tariff revision programme of the DEM
ocratic majority. The question Of hav-
ing republican caucuses open in the fu-
ture probably also will be debated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-11

j. e. Drake, an employe of the Kress
store. was arrested yesterday on charge
of stealing some small articles from the
store. He was dismissed after a hearing
before Mayor Smith in the police court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

$500 serge suits. .$12.49
$3.50 fancy mixtures. 1888
$3.50 serge coats -. $3.50
$500 light coats .$11.SS
$500 serge dresses. >. .$4.9S
TOP Skirts ONE.HALF PRICE
$1.OO house dresses cut to $50
$1.75 wash dresses 90. :. $50
1926 wash dresses :. 1920
$500 lawn dresses -. $3.50
$3.50 fleeced kimonas. 81. 80
$500 lounging robes. :. .0SC
$1.OO lawn kimonos .... 800
$3.50 sateen petticoats cut
to Observation-Disclosures. $50
35c muslin drawers =. 1870
SOC muslin drawers -. .43fs
Csc muslin drawers .. .40f
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16
Battle of Champions Hill.

Skirmishing began about 10 o'clock
the Federals feeling their way over the
difficult ground. By noon the skirmish-
ing had involved Hovey's division Of
McClernand's corps and Logan's and
Crocker's division Of McPherson's corps
From this time on the fighting became
a battle lasting until after s o'clock.
It was nearing noon when Hovey's
men attacked the Confederate left
flank on Clinton road. near the rail-
road. This flank was guarded by Ste
venson's men. Under the cover Of ar
tillery fire Hovey's line advanced gal
lantly up the hill. capturing eleven
guns at the first blow. Meanwhile
Logan's division came up on the right
Of Hovey. still endangering the Con-
federate left nank. Hovey required
help. for his men bore the brunt Of the
task. and was finally driven back about
2 p. u.
Logan's advance around the Confed-
crate left resulted in the capture Of
seven guns. He also was able to shell
with his own batteries the only road
by which the Confederates could re-
treat toward Edwards Station II the
battle went against them. The Con-
federates, however. made their chief
fight against Hovey. Bowen's division
marching to the aid Of Stevenson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

1900 troops on hand and arriving.
Pemberton laid his plans to attack
Grants moving columns southeast of
Edwards Station. He even moved the
divisions of Stevenson. Loring and
Bowen in that direction. leaving the
divisions Of General ]. H. Forney and
General M. L. Smith to hold the forti.
fications on the river.
The Federal army was living of the
country through which 1t passed.
because Grant had cut loose from his
base at Grand Gulf in order to avoid
a long and dangerous line Of communi.
cation which it would require a small
army to guard against attack. Taking
up the march westward from Jackson.
Grant moved his army along three
roads running parallel to and south Of
the railroads. These roads conveyed
at Edwards Station.
The sudden advance Of Grant com.
PEELED Pemberton to fight a battle in
order to protect his line at the station.
To this end he selected a strong posi-
ton at Champions hill, a few miles
east. Upon a ridge behind a creek run
ming north and south he formed line.
Batteries on the height commanded
all the open ground to the east where
the Federals must approach. To add
to the difficulty the eastern slope of the
ridge was covered with forest having
q tangled underground.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

With the support Of Crocker's fresh
troops Hovey pressed up the hill. driv-
ing back Bowen's line and finally dis
rupting the ranks Of Stevenson. The
battle was lost to Pemberton. Loring's
division. which had been in reserve.
marched forward to cover the retire
ment Of the defeated brigades. But the
divisions Of General P. Osterhaus and
General A. j Smith of McClernand's
corps reached the front on the Confed
crate right. where there was no op
position. and were free to contend with
LOring.
Confederates Retreat to Breastworks
The defeated troops Of Bowen and
Stevenson crossed bridge over Ba-
ker's creek two miles west Of the bat
tlefield on the road to Edwards Sta
ton. This bridge the leaders attempt
ed to hold until Lorings command
could retire to safety across 1t. They
failed because General f. A. Carr's
Federal division had worked around
the Confederate flank and secured com
mand of the road west of the creek
Osterhaus attacked Loring with vigor.
and his line soon gave way. Marching
hastily toward the bridge in the rear
he discovered enemies on the opposite
bank Of the creek and moved far to
the south. Eventually Loring brought
his whole command to Jackson, which
Sherman had meanwhile abandoned to
follow the path Of the main army to-
ward Vicksburg.
The battle of Champions Hill was
the heaviest Of the campaign up to
that date. Grants losses were 2.4O0
and the Confederate loss. which in
cluded 2.4O0 prisoners. about 1000 men.
Pemberton did not attempt to hold Ed
wards Station. but continued his
march toward vicksburg. About six
miles west of the station the main
road and railroad cross the Big Black
river on bridges which Pemberton
had fortified. Such troops as could be
rallied from the defeated divisions
were placed in the trenches. but Penn
berton's main reliance for disputing
Grants further advance was Loring's
fresh division.
Loring. Of course. never came up, and
when the divisions Of Smith. Carr and
Osterhaus advanced early on the 18th
Pemberton offered little opposition be.
yond burning the tGjdges over the Big
Black.
The Cut and Dried Life.
We are born into a world that u an
inexhaustible store Of ready made ideas.
stored up in tradition. in books and In
every medium of communication be-
tween our minds and others. All we
have to do Is to accept this predigested
nourishment and ask no questions. We
could live whole life without ever
making really individual response.
without providing ourselves, out Of our
own experience. with any Of the ma
terial that our minds work on. Many
Of US seem to be just thi, kind Of spir.
it,,"' ~" sites Atlantic aaontI'v.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

burg. Porter's naval guns were I'M.
able to drive the Confederate troops
out of the earthworks which they had
constructed on the blur close to the
river and the village.
General U. 5. Grant. the Federal
commander. had decided upon using
Grand Gulf as base for his opera
lions east of the Mississippi and Of
Vicksburg. After the failure Of the
ships to silence the enemy's batteries
on the bluff the irOnclads dropped
down the river under cover of night.
conveying a fleet Of transports loaded
with troops and supplies. Landing
at Bruinsb,irg. nine miles below Grand
Gulf. Il force Of 10000 Federals. com
manded by General J. A. McClernand
and General J. r Mcpherson. began
to march inland toward Port Gibson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

What 10 the principal crop in Pana.
mar
Bananas. and other products raised
in small quantities are sugar cane,
cacao. coffee, rice. corn, yarns and
sweet potatoes. There are also min
eral deposits. but mining is little de-
veloped.
Which 10 the preponderant single
power Of Europe today? Which 10 the
stronger Of the two combinations, Ger.
many, Austria and Italy on one side and
France, Russia and England on the
other?
Only a war costing fortunes could
conclusively decide. Much would de-
pend on the advantages and disadvan-
tages Of position.
What 10 the "Drago" doctrine?
The "Drago" gets its name from the
celebrated turist Of Argentina. DR.. L..
F. Drago. In the winter Of 1923
Great Britain. Germany and Italy
blockaded the ports of Venezuela in an
attempt to make that country pay its
debts. 1t was then that the "Drago" doc
trine was announced. contending that
force cannot be used by any power to
collect money owing to its citizens by
another power. Prominence was CIV
en- to the contention by the fact that
it was officially upheld by Argentina
and favored by other South American
republics. The principle embodied has
become known as the "Drago" doctrine.
10 tea grown in the United States?
Yes-in South Carolina.
Who wrote "cheerfuI Americana"
10 the author still alive?
Charles Battell Loomis. Died Sept.
90. 1911.
Did the army engineers who raised
the battleship Maine discover whether
the explosion which caused ito do.
struction was from the inside or the
outside?
The official report reads: 1.-THE board
finds that the injuries to the Maine
were caused by the explosion Of a
charge Of low form Of explosive ex.
terror to the ship"
10 there a place in England famous
for the production Of Christmas cards?
Yes. 1t is estimated that more than
100000 Christmas greetings are pro.
duced Annually in Bradford.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

Does the lighthouse service Of the
United States come under the jurisdie-
tion Of the secretary Of the navy?
No; the secretary Of commerce is in
charge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16
The War Fifty Years Ago

A Rapid Campaign Against vicksburf latter Securing
Landing For Troops and Supplies ON the East Bank
of the Mississippi General Grant Marches His Army
Inland---Three Battles Fought In Week--Jackson,
the State Capital. Occupied by Federals -confeder-
ates Offer Strong Resistance. but Are Outnumbered
on the Field--Final Retreat to Fortificatons East
of Vcksbure With Federas In Pursuit
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16
What 10 the origin Of "Mind your Pr

What is the origin Of "Mind your Pc
and Q's7"
There are two different origins, one
that 1t came from the custom Of chalk
ing up behind the alehouse doors the
debts due from customers, in which
the number of pints and quarts they
owed for were made by strokes opp0-
site the letters "P" and "Q." The Sec
Ond Is that 1t came from the printing
office. The ''p" In a. in small Ro-
man type are SO near alike that they
are always puzzling the printers ap-
prentice. so mind your P's and Q's"
was a common injunction in the print
ing office.
How many miles Of railroad are there
on the isthmus Of Panama?
The total mileage is POP. Fifty-one are
operated by the Panama railroad and
ISL by the system in the territory about
Bocas del Toro.
Why 10 the handle Of metal teapots
usually made Of wood?
Wood is a bad conductor of heat.
Thus the heat of the boiling water is
not conveyed directly from the kettle
to the hand.
Why do boilers sometimes exploded
Steam is elastic. Its elasticity Is in
greater proportion than the heat which
produces it. Thus unless a safety valve
is provided the pressure of the steam
will burst the vessel that contains it.
II q player receives too many cards
in draw poker and he looks At his cards
10 his hand dead?
Yes.
Does tho lighthouse service Of the
United States come under the jurisdie-
ton Of the secretary Of the navy?
No; the secretary Of commerce is in
charge.
10 Liberia governed by the Unitse
States7
No. The United States merely as
sumed responsibility for the internal
administration Of the country after an
international loan of 100000 had been
agreed upon in 1911. The receiver
keneral is an American.
What were the total receipts Of the
worlds baseball series in 1912?
$49O.2a3.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16
City years ago four battles
were fought for the control OF

~ Capt. GEORGE 1. KlLr1ER. Late y. v
URING the third week in May
City years ago four battles
were fought for the control Of
Vicksburg. Every one Of the
series ended in the defeat of the Con.
federate defenders of the stronghold.
The activities Of the movement to at
tack vicksburg in the rear had begun
on April 70. when Admiral Porter's
feet Of ironclad warships b0mbarded
the Confederate position ut Grand
Gulf, on the east side Of the MISSISSIPPI
pi river. about twenty miles below
Vicksburg
In 1863 Grand Gulf was an insignifi-
cant village which had grown up
around the river terminus of railway
running inland to Port Gibson. 1t was
near the mouth Of the Big Black river.
which is navigable for several miles
and runs directly in the rear Of Weeks
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16
On to VickSburg!

The fall of jackson isolated Pember-
TONS command at Edwards Station.
He had about $4,000 men on his east.
ern front and on the vicksburg bluffs
facing west and north. East and
north of Jackson Johnston had about
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-05-16

10 there . place in England famous
for the production Of Christmas cards?
Yes. 1t is estimated that more than
100000 Christmas greetings are pro.
duced annually in Bradford.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06

within twenty days exclusive of the
day of service) after the service on
day of this summons, if served within
this district; or if served out of this
district, within forty days.
The said action is brought to quiet
title to the following described real
estate in Twin Falls, Idaho, more par
ticularly described as the Southeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
(SEA of the NEA) of Section Four
teen Q4, Township Nine (9) South,
Range Fifteen 15) East, of the Boise
Meridian. as will more fully appear
by the complaint on file herein, a COPY
OF which is hereto attached and here
with served upon you.
And you are hereby notified, that
II you fail to appear and answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF the District Court of the Fourth Ju-
dicial District of the State Of Idaho,
In and for the County Of Twin Falls.
this 26th day Of April, A. D. 1918.
F. j. FINCH,
(Seal) Clerk.
By P. H. CROW,
Deputy Clerk.
Longley & Hazel,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Residence and Office,
Twin Falls, Idaho
Apr 29June 10.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06


City Of Twin Falls will receive pro-
tests against making said proposed
Improvement, consisting of said
sprinkling Of said district between
the points hereinbefore designated,
and all persons affected by the same
are hereby notified to file their OBJ
]ections in writing with the City
Clerk OF said City at or before the
time of said meeting.
Passed by the Council OF the City of
Twin Falls. Idaho, this 2lst day of
April, 1913.
Approved by the Mayor Of the said
City this 21st day of April, 1913.
G. o. MEIGS,
President of the Council.
Acting as Mayor.
Attest:
STUART H. TAYLOR,
(Seal.) City Clerk.
May 2-6
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06
ALIAS SIMMONS.

ALIAS SUMMONS.
In the District Court Of the Fourth
Judicial District of the State Of
Idaho in and for the County of Twin
Falls.
Twin Falls Title & Abstract Company,
corporation, Plaintiff, VS.. George
X. King and Edward H. Kohl and
Amanda d. Kohl, husband and wife,
Sidney G. Grover and Abbey c..
Howe, Defendants.
The State of Idaho sends Greetings
to the Above Named Defendants:
You are hereby required to appear
IN an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
tr1ct Court Of the Fourth Judicial
District, State Of Idaho, in and for the
County Of Twin Falls, and to answer
the complaint of plaintiff filed therein
"a copy of which is hereto attached)
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06
SECOND ALIAS SUMMONS.

IN the District Court of the Fourth
judicial District OF the State of
Idaho, in and for Twin Falls County.
Arthur l.. Swim and G. S. Aldrich,
co-partners, as Swim e. Aldrich.
Plaintiffs, vs.. H. P. Taylor, Defend
ant.
The State of Idaho sends Greeting to
n. T. Taylor, defendant in said ac-
ton.
You are hereby notified that said
plaintiffs have filed in the office of
the clerk Of said court, at Twin Falls,
IN said County and State, their COM
plant against you.
Said action is brought to secure
Judgment against you for $312.5O, with
interest thereon from March 81, 1910.
at seven per cent. per annum, with
plaintiffs costs and disbursements,
upon contract between said plaintiffs
and you for their services in finding
and securing buyer for certain real
property described in said complaint
and for reasonable value of said serv-
ices amounting to $312.5O.
And you are hereby summoned and
required to appear and answer said
complaint within twenty days after
service OF this summons, if served
within the Fourth Judicial District of
the State Of Idaho, and within forty
days If served elsewhere exclusive of
the day of service); and you are fur
Their notified that unles you so ap-
pear and answer said complaint, as
above required, said plaintiff will take
Judgment against you for the sum of
$312.5O and interest thereon from
March 81, 1910, at seven per cent.
per annum, and for plaintiffs costs,
being the sum demanded in said COM
plant.
Attest my hand and the seal of said
court, this 21st day of April, 1913.
E. J. FINCH,
Clerk Of said Court.
BY P. H. CROW,
Deputy.
ELLIS T. WHITE,
Attorney for Plaintiff;
Residence and Office:
Twin Falls, Idaho.
(Seal) Apr 22-May 81
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Serial No. 04907.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
U. S. Land Office at Haley, Idaho,
April LIST, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that Sarah A.
Lambert, Of Murtaugh, Twin Falls Co.,
Idaho, who, on December 18th, 1907,
made Homestead Entry Serial No.
04907), No. 5799. for NWA, Section ~,
Township II South, Range 10 East,
Boise Meridian, has filed notice of in
tention to make Final Five Year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described. before John F. Hansen, u.
s. Commissioner, at Rock Creek, Twin
Falls Co., Idaho, on the I'd day of
June, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Jake
Cassidy and Wade Meginnity, of Han
son, Twin Falls Co., Idaho, Benja-
min F. Hays, Of Kimberly, Idaho, iWl-
liam c. Hall, Of Murtaugh. Twin Falls
Co.. Idaho.
P. F. HORNE,
Register.