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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Mrs. Fred J. Locke and son Ray
mond F. returned on the Tuesday
morning boat from visit of two
weeks with relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Regular meeting this Wednesday
evening of r. B. Capen Rebekah
Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Charles F. Bilodeau, who had for
the past few DAYS ben in Boston on
business, returned Tuesday afternoon
to his home in this ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Lester Howard left on Train II at
2.3S Tuesday afternoon for Dexter,
allied there in onnection with a fire
loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Charles Cole of Readheld was in the
city Tuesday for brief period and
called at the registry of deeds on mat
ters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Mayor Elmer f. Newbert went
Tuesday afternoon to Pennington,
where in the evening he was one of
the speakers at political meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

oscar Holway left Tuesday after
noon for weeks visit with relatives
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

E. G.. Emerson of Portland was a
visitor Tuesday in Augusta on bust
ness connected with the American Ex
press office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

John Burleigh of Waterville was
among the people from other places
who were Tuesday visitors in Angus
IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Deputy Sheriff Hiram Gilman of Mt
Vernon was n business visitor Tues
day in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Warren seekins of Windsor was q
brief business caller Tuesday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Joseph French of Windsorvine was
in the city Tuesday on a short bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Gen. Selden Conner left on the
Tuesday morning train for Portland
for a brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. o. N. Jackson of Bos-
ton are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Soule, 80 Melville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

David r. Sanford of East Orange,
n. J., arrived Tuesday in the city for
a few days visit with DR.. and Mrs,
E. J. Roberts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

E. H. Gay, daughter Grace, and Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Gay are passing a
few days enjoying camp life at Togus
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Walter Stebbins has purchased a
Hudson Six 40 touring car for use lin
his business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Increasing Small Industries

The Chamber of Commerce has done good work in promoting small indus tries in this district, and it is easier TOW to induce manufacturers in the north to come and locate here than it was when Birmingham was smaller.
 In the first place Birmingham re- markable showing in the census of 1910 attracted wide attention and put this city prominently on the map as a great industrial center. Within the past two or three years Birmingham has been regarded as a net,1 al place for manufacturing plants, especially indus;ries using iron and steel, and it is fact that inquiries are more very numerous at the present time.
 The United States census bureau for 1910 made for the first time a thorough canvass of the Birmingham districts industries. In previous cen- sus reports only industries inside of city limits were counted; but in the last census the Birmingham district as district made a showing com mensurate with it's reputation. The figures of the industries hereabouts had statistical bearing that is being even more appreciably felt today than it was when the census report was first. published.
 The Chamber of Commerce has an active committee on manufacturing propositions, and it can be counted upon to cooperate with any individual or interests that may be projecting a new industrial plant The outlook is most excellent for industrial develop ment. Of large industrial plants Bir- mingham has a greater number than any city of approximately its size in this country. It has a great number of small industries, too, but we need and should have more of these small concerns. The Chamber of Commerce will do its part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

find them making long tramps into the country; but that is probably religious duty, for when they wave sticks in the sense of dignity. for they may be found walking with women. Yet the women are to be pitied too. On festive occasions they are dragged around a room to the accompaniment of the most heilish music"
 Another interesting paragraph is from the pen of a Chinese who had just re- America. He wrote to a relative as fol- lows:
 You cannot civilize these foreign dew ills. They are beyond redemption. They will live for weeks and months without touching a mouthful of rice, but they eat the flesh of bullocks and sheep in enormous quantities. That is why they smell so badly. They smell like sheep themselves. Every day they take d bath to rid themselves of their disagreeahle odors but they do not succeed. Nor do they eat their meat cooked in small pieces. It is carried into the room in large chunks, often half raw, and they cut and slash and tear it apart. They eat with knives and prongs. It makes a, civilized being perfectly nervous. One fancies himself in the presence of sword swallowers. They even sit down at the same table with women, and the latter are served first reversing the order of nature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
THE TURK AND THE sNowDRIF1

From the New York World.
 A Turkish story runs that. dying, a pious man bequeathed a fortune to his son, charging him to give f100 to the meanest man he could find, and HOO to the most foolish
 The most foolish man is another story; to the meanest. accounts agreed that a certain cadi filled the bill Accordingly the dutifuI son offered him f1OO.
 But I can't take your f108.". said the cadi. .I never knew your father; there was no reason why he should leave me money"
 "It's yours all right" persisted the mourning youth.
 q might take 1t in a fictitious trans action said the cadi. relenting. Sup pose-Pll tell you what I'll do. I'll sell you all that snow in the courtyard for f10O."
 The young man agreed, willing to be quit of his trust on any terms. Next day he was arrested, taken before the cadi, and ordered to remove his snow at once. Being no more able to comply than MT. Fetherston is in New York, he was fined f20 for contumacy.
 At least" he said, ruefully, as he left the court. fathers f100 went to the right man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
THE BATH

From the Chicago News.
 It was not left to modern doctors to associate the decline of the Roman em- pire with luxurious warm bathing. Roman writers are full of moralizing on the sub ject. Seneca, glancing back at the good old times, recalled that the old Romans. though they washed their arms and legs daily, bathed their whole body once a week. Even when Scipio introduced a warm bath into his villa the bathroom was small and dark, after the manner of the ancients." with no pretensIons to luxury; and the earlier public baths were so simple that the aedile merely tested the temperature with his hand. Things moved on rapidly and such emperors as Com modus bathed seven or eight times a day and took their meals in the bath.
 Considerable pomp used to attend the entrance into the water of the Duchesse de Berri, who nearly 100 years ago first made sea bathing fashionable in France. When the duchesse went bathing at Diep- pc her arrival at the beach was hailed with a salvo of artillery. The holder of e'o ehch hO"iy Si cdtCu pool VI iHspcStoi des bains" had to be there to receive her, attired in a resplendent uniform, cooked hat and white gloves.
 This functionary led her royal high ness into the sea until the water reached his knees, when he retired with three profound reverences. The duchesse, who was an expert swimmer then proceeded to enjoy herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF JAMES STEWART

, but she only succeeded toward the end of June.
 At last, on July 6, about seven weeks , after his arrest, the monotony of the prisoners, loneliness was broken by the
 receipt, for the first time. of a warrant
 dated May r, authorizing his incarcera- tion. Thereupon he secured an Edin-
 burgh lawyer, MT. Stewart of Edinglasse to prepare his defense. The trial was fixed to take place at Inveraray on September 21, 1752. The bench was occupied by three judges-the Duke of Argyll, Lord Elchies and Lord Kilkerran. The counsel for the prosecution were the lord advocate, Will liam Grant, who had been chief law of- ficer of the crown during the strenuous days that followed Cullodon; James Frs kline, sheriff of Perth: Robert Campbell of Asnich. John Campbell and simon Fraser.
 Many witnesses were examined. An at-
 tempt was made to lead direct evidence that James had previously endeavored to arrange the murder of Campbell by dep
 uty, but this attempt utterly failed. There was no absolute evidence that James Stewart was the murderer, nor in any way an accessory to it. With the evidence regarding Allan Breck it must be ad- mitted that there was strong presump- ton that if he was not the actual mur- derer, he was far from being blameless. At length all the speeches were finished. All that the skill of the prisoners coun- sel could do had been accomplished No record of any summing up is in existence, and probably none took place. The jury
 brought in a written verdict and James Stewart was sent for to hear his doom pronounced. The verdict condemned the prisoner to be taken to Ballachulish. and there to be hanged. his body thereafter to be suspended by chains.
 In q few manly words the prisoner pro- tested his innocence, his readiness to die. and his grief that his name should after- ward be associated with a deed so foul. So ended the trial of this unhappy man. Political schening and private hatred had done their worst.
 The prisoner was carried back to h. verary prison and was afterward trans ferred to the scene of his former confine- ment at Fort William. Following his ex- ecution the dead body was hung in chains as directed and the Kings soldiers stood guard to prevent the Stewards taking it away for burial Years passed and the skeleton still rattled on the gibbet In 1775 it fell and the officers of state had it replaced. Finally, it is said that the bones found a quiet resting place in the
 kirkyard of the Ardshielsin Duror of App pin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

~ NE of the greatest political trials HI in the history of Scotland-po- W litical because it had to do with two great clans of that country, although murder was the charge-was that ot James Stewart of the Glen. It was the continuation of a feud that had existed between the Stewards and the Camp bells for many years, and even to this day the bitterness has not subsided that was started by the murder Of Colin Campbell of Glenure. Whether or not James Stewart was guilty has always re- mained a mystery, but at any rate he was compelled to pay the penalty on the scaf- fold. The gibbet was erected near the present Scottish town of Ballachulish Ferry, and Stewart died on November &, 1752 Colin Campbell had been murdered on the afternoon of May 14 of the same year.
 As noted before the clans Stewart and Campbell were at enmity, although the two clans had frequently intermarried. In fact James Stewart and the murdered man were blood relatives. They had been friends in past days in spite of clan
  owner. and James was one of his tenants and looked after the paying of the rent of other tenants.
 Finally, however, their relations be- came strained, because Campbell insisted on securing his delinquent rents and re- preached Stewart as being too lenient with the teants. Allan Breck, another relative of Stewart and sort of stormy petrel, was also held on suspicion as be- ing implicated in the murder.
 On May ' Campbell set out from Edin- burgh for Fort William on business, and one week later he began the return jour- ney with a party of three, Intending to pass the night at the inn at kintalline, near the scene of an intended eviction. Ballachulish Ferry had just disappeared from view to the four riders and the hills of Morven were becoming prominent, when suddenly at point in the road at the wood of Lettermore, a shot rang out and Mungo Campbell heard Colin explain, "Oh. Pm dead!'
 The nephew turned to seek the assailant, but he had disappeared over the hill in the distance. He started in pursuit, but lost track of him. Another of the party was quickly sent on ahead to secure assistance, while one of them guarded the body. picion, including Campbell and Allan BreclS. James Stewart and his son, All Ian were taken to Fort William on May IS. Mrs. Stewart made every effort to secure an interview with her husband,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
A Story Repeated

Jules Clarentie is a noted figure Tn Che literary and theatrical life of Paris, having won fame both as writer and as a theatrical manager. He once wrote a story about famous clown of Paris, who visited the son of a poor working man. The boy was desperately i'll, and cried ccaselessly for a glimpse of the wonderful man he had seen at the circus. On his first visit the clown did not wear make up, being dressed like fine gentle man, and the sick boy was disap- pointed, but the clown went away and soon returned in resplendent attire. He frisked about and played innu- merable tricks, while the child laughed and the crisis of his illness was passed. It is charming story and one that is included among the short story masterpieces.
 A few days ago in an eastern city the cartoon comedy, "Mutt and Jeff, y was being presented at one of the theatres. In a hospital lay a little girl who was desperately ill. It hap pened that Jerry Sullivan, the diminu- tive comedian, who plays the part of "Jeff," was stopping at house next door to the hospital, where he became acquainted with the childs parents. When he heard about their little daughters plight, the comedian said he would go to see her. When the quaint figure of Sullivan appeared before her the child was overjoyed and his funny antics delighted her so that there was marked improvement in her condition.
 The man who exerts himself to make child happy has his heart in the right place. Even the high brows who speak unkindly of the comic supplement and the "cartoon comedy of the stage must acknowl- edge that "Jeff' did a graceful act snd one that shows him possessed of sentiments that do him credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
THE REDBTnDg

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The redbirds were whistling this morn~
 ing
 Their music was wondrously sweet; The rays of the sun were adorninK The cold and the desolate street. Tu-whit and tu-wheet-
 A wonderful thing:
 And To! by their music
 knew it was spring! The redbirds were swoetly prophetic They sang of the bcAuties to be; The end of the winter ascetic, And the deep summer shade of the tree, Tu-whit and tu-wheet-
 A wonderful thing;
 And To! by their music
 knew 1t was spring! My heart made a song for the glory Of meadows made tenderly green, For blooms where tho forest 10 hoary. And the sunnowers noddjng serene. Tu-whit and tu-wheet-
 A wonderful thing;
 And To! by their music
 knew it was spring!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
QUAKER QUITS
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 The world goes round, but many man feels that he doesn't get his hras
 Even the dramatic critic says all he wants is a fair show.
 All the worlds stage. and some of us have to play second fiddle in the orches- tra-
 Some people go through life expendine all their energy in pricking the bubbles of other people.
 Many . fellow loses his heart and says nothing who would put up an awful roar if he should lose his money.
 One of the most discouraging things in the world is to see . talkativs barber shaving . deaf mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
pALLAS HAS RECORD

Dallas county has the record as the greatest cotton producing county in the state. The total number of bales re- ported from this county is 45.4l4 bales. This is a good record. It is tribute to the farmers of the county, but there is an- other record badly needed. Dallas should be the largest stock producing county in Alabama. If cotton can be produced to the greatest extent the same brains can establish a cattle record. Produce cotton and cattle and the raising of the latter will build up the land and make it more productive of the former.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Homesceker. Looking southward

"Homeseel<ers in the north, especially those of farming experience, have heard much recently of southern prosperity, and thousands of families will settle in this part of the country within the next year or two," said J. F. Weismann of St. Paul.
 Good farm lands in Alabama and other southern states can be bought, am told, for s15 to $30 an acre. Most homeseekers have enough money to purchase little farms at low prices, but they are not able to own land in the north where the prices are very high. Organized efforts are be- ing made in some of the southern states to secure desirable settlers and if the movement is pushed the souths popua- ton will be greatly increased between now and the end of the decade.
 Truck farming is being steadily devel- oped in the south. Northern farmers who have bought 20 or 30 acres in the south land within the past five years have pros- pered. This fact Is a fine advertisement and large results are sure to follow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
After ihe TutwiIer Is Opened

Seeing that the Tutwiler is nearing completion, it occurs to me that the summer meeting of the Southeastern Pas senger association should be held in Bir- mingham with headquarters in the new hotel,' said c. B. Ryan. general passenger agent of the seaboard Air Line, who spent a few hours here yesterday.
 With such a modern and luxurious hotel Birmingham will get many more conventions than it has had hitherto. The Motion, opposite the Tutwiler makes a handsome appearance, and with these two new hotels Birmingham will be decidedly benefited. The passenger agents will do much toward advertising the city.
 "The Tutwiler company was fortunate in securing as lessee the United Hotels company, which conducts many hotels in the east, all of them high class. Not only will the Tutwiler start off in ele- gant style. but the management will keep it right up to the highest standard year in and year out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Old EIyton ccmetery

'The old cemetery at Elyton, now a part of Birmingham, is to be put in good order and kept in good order.'' said a citizen whose ancestors are buried there.
 An organization is being formed to look after this work. Sufficient funds will be collected to have the cemetery cleaned up, and the city commissioners give assurance of their cooperation Many of Jefferson county's most honored families of the long ago are inferred in Elyton. For many years the cemetery was well kept, but of late 1t has been neglected. and the monuments have been defaced by vandals. I think there will be ready response to any appeal for money to repair the damage as far as pos sible, and to keep the graves green in the years to come. Sentiment is not dead. It has only to be aroused to result in action"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
The City Beautiful Movement

Our city beautiful movement has gained national proportion and communi- ties all over the country are feeling its influence" said J. c. Lusk, vice president of the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company.
 "At Fairfield the founders planned the city beautiful to begin with, and an ideal standard was established that is a delight to live up to. People surrounded by beau- tiful streets and avenues with shrubbery and flowers, take great pleasure in making their homes attractive.
 Making vegetable garden is a popu- lar feature of Fairfield life, and many plots are to be seen this spring. In order to encourage this development, demon- stration work is being carried on. Dem onstration gardens are being cultivated where those who are interested can learn the secret of growing vegetables. and where seed for experimental purposes are distributed to those who are interested The movement is exciting much interest and promises to be a great success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
EsCAMBIA FOR UNDERWOOD

From the Pine Belt News.
 Reports from managers for MT. Un- derwood in every precinct in Escambia county have been received by the officers of the county Underwood club. The esti- mated majority, based on reports of the beat officers, place Escambia in the Un- derwood column by majority of 200. However. the good work will keep on un- til the closing of the polls on April 6, and the cause of the great democratic leader and sound statesman, oscar W. Under wood will be advanced to the end that the majority will be increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
ToMoRRow-TRIAL OF PARNELL
REMOVING sLA,. PILE AT eADsDEN

REMOVING SLAt; PILE AT GADsDEN From the Gadsden Evening Journal.
 G. c. Crenshaw, contractor for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, has a force of men here preparing to begin nov ing the slag pile of the Alabama com pany, formerly the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, in North Gads- den. A force of men are also at work at Ironaton preparing to move the slag pile at that place. Two or three months time will be required to complete the work From 40 to 45 car loads of slag will be shipped out each day.
 The slag is valued at s25o.oOo when 1t is delivered on the railroad.