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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
Two Americans es.
Killed By Mexicans;
Investigation Ordered
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 14.-ThOmas
Francis and another American have
been killed at Sonora, Mexico. ac-
cording to a report today from the
consular agent at Cananea. Secre-
tary Bryan has ordered an investi-
cation. No details given.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
GOethalS Wants
Two DeStrOyerS
At Panama Canal
(By Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. IA. 4.-Governor
GOethals of the Canal Zone, today
reiterated his request for two tor
pedo boat destroyers to be sent to
Panama today to prevent violation
of neutrality through the misuse of
wireless supplies by belligerent ves-
sells.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
No Shells For
Rattleships,
Held In Reserve
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Dec. IA. Secretary
Daniels told the House naval COM
mittee in session today that every
dreadnaught was supplied with
shells, but there was no adequate
reserve supply for them, nor any
shells for battleships now held in
reserve.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
CITY TREASURER EMBEZZLED

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 14.-The
trial of Homer Osborn former deputy
treasurer charged with embezzle-
ment, was commenced today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14

In ornnn1nnkion OF the 100000
ploys1 - tie classified service Of
ctr e New York, resigned to
ln1o 01D1o and federal employees
~ tUnze1vil service. has just
'ete1 e1nepuo.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
Dresden Is Uninjured
(By Associated Press.)

Valparaiso, Dec. Ia. .-Dispatches
from Punta Arenas declare that the
German cruiser Dresden has arrived
there uninjured.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
Dropped 81 Degrees
tBy Associated Press. }

Chicago, Dec. IA A cold wave
swept the lake region last night and
the temperature dropped thirty-one
degrees in twelve hours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14
Killed for Writing Letters
(By Associated Press)

London, Dec. IA Copenhagen
dispatch says that a Czech resident
of Prague was killed for correspond
ing with the Czech union in Chicago,
which, it is alleged, is conducting a
campaign to establish the indepenG.
ent kindom of Bohemia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14

10 TeaeGson could not secure
| 5 prmation Rive to the appoint
of 1ey. R. Cason before
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

From the Philadelphia Ledger
 You remember how the slogan was flashed across the sky at night, 'Don [ be a clam!"
 That was Joseph Fels' creed through life. He was the real apostle of pub licity.
 Does it pay you to spend all this money in advertising?" William M. Sin gerly asked MT. Fels one day.
 Name me three kinds of securing soap and I'll tell you" replied the soap maker.
 The editor and banker couldn't do it.
 That's the answer to your own ques- tion," said MT. Fels. You know my soap because you see it advertised, but you don't know any other kind"
 Multiply MT. Singerlys case by 50,- Ooo.0oO and you get staggering an- swer to the query if advertising pays. Whats the good of making soap or any other commodity if you keep it a secret?
 Easiest thing in the world and quite cheap to produce any one of 100 house. hold articles, but try to sell it.
 Because he wouldn't be a clam in business Joseph Fels was able as a young man to retire with big for tune and to devote the remainder of his days to the good of his fellow men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05

onstrate that the hammer was known and used 2000 years before our era and the pictures brought to light in these excavations show the tool in practically the same shape as we know it today except that it pos sessed no claws for the drawing of nails or tacks, for in those times it was a weapon of warfare.
 Indeed after it became the custom to use the hammer in carpentry and household work it's service as a war implement was preserved conjointly with that of domesticity during nearly 1000 years of our era, and to it's efficiency upon the field Charles Martel (the hammerer) owes his sur name. The first hammers were made of stone fastened to the shaft by means of thongs of hides and when ever we pick up this useful and fla miliar tool we are handling the old est implement of mechanics known to the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05

mythology, all the fiery passages in poetry and all the glowing phrases regarding pa triotism were at his command. They rushed from his lips like water through a sluice gate. He deluged his hearers with flood of oratory. He was impas- stoned, he was impressive, he was grand. He had done wonders for Underwood.
 The thunderous applause of thousands of people told him so. He knew it to be true. He thrilled with the consciousness of his power over the minds of men. And, being in this state of mind, he stood in the midst of the crowd, after speaking, and listened to the comments of the audi once.
 What did you think of Stewart's $ speeeh?" asked one old farmer, stroking q fierce looking military mustache.
 We'll" replied another old fellow, run ming his fingers through his ample alfalfa whiskers, T am of the opinion that six hours rain would have done us sight more good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
STUDENT OF NATURE
From the London Tit-Bits.


 Thanks" said the tragedian, setting down his glass and ahsent-mindedly poe keting my change, which lay upon the bar between us. Many thanks for your good opinion. I always study from na- ture-from nature. sir. In my acting you see reflected nature herself"
 'Try this cigar" said an admirer of nature, reverently. Now, where did you study that expression of intense surprise that you assume in the second act?'
 From nature, sir; from nature. To secure that expression I asked an inti- mate personal friend to lend me five pounds. He refused. This caused me no surprise. I tried several more. Finally I struck one who was willing to oblige me, and. as he handed me the money studied in the glass the expression of my own lace. saw there surprise, but it was not what I wanted. It was alloyed with suspicion that the sovereigns might be bad. I was fin despair
 "Well?" said the other, breathlessly
 '"Then an idea struck me. I resolved upon a desperate course. returned the five pounds to my friend the next day and on his astounded countenance I saw the expression I was in search of Yes, thank you, small whisky as before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05

express companies with the avowed purpose of destroying them?"
 MT. Bankhead forgets that whatever extensions the wisdom of the postof- flee department can give to the parcel post business, however much it can be made to mulet the express companies and fatten the postoffice appropriation bill. it is founded upon that principle so dear to the democratic wild men of Borneo of injustice to the railroads and of virtual partial confscation of their property. It was not enough to pay the railroads insufficiently for car rying the mails; they must be and are. made to carry for nothing the tremen- dous burden of the parcel post which the postoffice department is constantly adding to. Within reasonable limits the parcel post service is national conveniencc
 but why should the railroads be robbed, communicated by the government with-l out adequate compensation? If the farmers were made to furnish their wagons to the government for a shabby pittance what hot wave of fury would seethe over the prairies. The wagons of railway company are fair public spoil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
Means Much for Alabama

The people of Alabama will rejoice that the railroad rate contest is ended.
 The Southern railway and other lines accepted the situation soon after the 2l2-cent passenger rate became effective, but the Louisville and Nashville, the Central of Georgia, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and the Western of Alabama stood firmly against the new rate and made vigorous fight through the courts. It was claimed that a passenger rate below 3 cents was confiscatory, put the courts held otherwise At any rate the right of the state to fix rates and regulate the carriers with in it's borders regardless of interstate questions was affirmed. But un- | til recently the contesting railroads had announced their purpose to fight to the last ditch.
 The Louisville and Nashville and the other lines who have contended against the state have, in accepting what was practically inevitable, acted wisely. The litigation might have been drawn out for year or more longer, but Alabama would have won in the end.
 A bitter rate contest such as we have had in this state since the Conner legislature adopted strict measures has had more or less effect on busi- ness and has been irritating to cap- tai generally.
 Alabama has been one of the most political of states. There has been too much politics for the general good. What this state needs, and what every state needs, is a rest every now and then from political stir. The agreement between the railroad commission and the four rail roads referred to goes long way toward ridding Alabama of political and semi-political turmoil.
 The Louisville and Nashville has been one of the greatest upbuilders in the south. It has been of untold benefit to the Birmingham district and to the state of Alabama. It is to be congratulated upon it's re- cent action. It has been a money making road when other roads have found it hard to pay fixed charges, and the public will now wish it all good in the years to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
INSURANCE OF BANK DEPOSITS


 Vernice Earle Danner in the American
 Review of Reviews
 Every state that has guaranty law ought also to have a state bankers clear ing house, made up of representatives from banks operating under the guaranty system, with power to examine banks at any time as to solvency, busuiness methods, and character of loans being made. If banks are to be made to guar antee one anothers deposits they ought to have something to say about one an- others way of doing business. In Ger many the government compels employ CTS to insure their worl<men against &C., cidents, under plan similar to the Okla homa deposit guaranty system in that all employers contribute to a common fund for this insurance purpose. What has been the result? The employers have a standing committee which visits all the shops and sees to it that each employer keeps installed the latest safety devices for the protection of his workmen, so as to reduce to a minimum the cost of the insurance. This same cooperation ought to be and must be applied to banking if the guaranty principle is to survive. The reason many bankers have objected to deposit insurance is because they have never been given quite square deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
The Ancient Hammer

Few persons, even though they are members of the Swastika society, are aware that the cruciform emblem of that organization represents ham, mer. This hammer was principally an implement of warfare and be- longed exclusively to the Scandina- vian god Thor, from whom our Thurs day is named. When thrown it car ried with it sufficient force to crack m iceberg or render asunder moun- tain; and it possessed the peculiar fac ulty of always returning to its mas tors hand, no matter how far away r had been cast.
 In wandering through the museums Of antiquity and collections of an- eient armor, SO abundant in Europe it is interesting to learn that our common hammer was first used in battle and among the bikes, the hal berds and the battleaxes displayed the familiar tool of the carpenter and household is most dominant.
 ' Excavations made in Egypt dem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
The Debts of the Individual States

The Debts of the Individual States
 The press of the country has been furnished with a synopsis of bull letin to be issued in the near future by the census bureau relative to the debts of the respective states of the union and the brochure is full of in terest to the general reader.
 The total debt of the AS states was on June 30, last, $419,157, ,OO0, of which the debt of New York repre- sented p per cent, and that of Mas sachusetts, less its sinking fund as- sets, 23.2 per cent. As the latter state has assumed the liabilities for the debts of metropolitan districts, much of it's indebtedness would in other states be classed as county or municipal debts, but the peculiar fea- tlire of the Massachusetts political au- tonomy brings all such obligations within the class of state debts.
 The debt of Alabama reaches $12,- 726,569, of which the bonded portion is $9,070,000, while Pennsylvania is absolutely clear of all indebtedness, a fact which is rather surprising, in view of the immense amount of graft that has been periodically unearthed there.
 It is, however, not always a credit able condition to find a common wealth so circumstanced unless her public improvements have been eff fected from her annual increment without the necessity of borrowing sums of money for the work.
 It is extremely gratifying to learn that much of the money represented by the debts of the respective states was spent in improving public high ways. In one year alone, 1909, the amount of money expended upon the public roads equaled third of the entire bonded debt, or $142,225, ,62S. The total bonded indebtedness of the AS states is $342, 2,251 ,0OO, which is an increase of S107,342, ,00O in 10 years or nearly 50 per cent. This is food for serious consideration when it is recalled that in the last decade the population of the country has in- creased trifle over 10 per cent.
 To be sure if the states have per- manent improvements to show for such increase in expenditures they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
JAMES WAS EFFICIENT
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

Efficiency was the topic that was being discussed at a gabfest in a Washington club the other night, when Congressman John G. Rothermel of Reading. was reminded of the declara- tion of an esteemed party named James.
 The aforesaid James attended a cir GUS sometime since, where one of the big features of the show was a beau- tiful lion tanner. Entering the ring, followed by the lion, the fair charmer placed lump of sugar between her pretty lips, which the lion took from her with his teeth. Instantly James sat right up and began to take mo- tice
 Great stunt, all right" he loudly shouted to the performer; "but I can do it, too.' "Of course" scornfully replied the girl, who didn't appreciate having her act minimized; .but do you really think you can?'
 Most assuredly." was the prompt rejoinder of James; just as well as the lion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF SIR RICHARD HUGH SMITH

N 1853, person calling himself Sir
 Richard Hugh Smyth, laid claim to
 an extinct baronetcy, and brought an action of ejectment to recover possession of vast estates situated in the neighbor- hood of Bristol, and valued at nearly $15o,000 year. The title in question Shad become extinct on the death of Sir John Smyth, who although he had been mar ried twice, had no direct heir. So, al- though the estate went to a nephew who at the time of the trial was. not of age, the title, as is the law became extinct.
 Smyth brought forward facts that proved that the late Sir Hugh was se- cfetly married in County Cork, Ireland, in l796. A fly leaf from Bible belonging to the Vicar of Lismore, and written document by the deceased baron which stated that not only was he married but his wife died at the birth of his son, whom he had placed in the care of his nurse, Lydia Reed, were produced in substan- tiation. Also that the son had run away to Europe, and 1t was as this son that the claimant presented his case. AS further evidence he brought into the court various jewelry and brooches. a bundle Of sealed papers, and a portrait of Sir Hugh. Some of the documents had the impression of a Seal "Qui Capit Capitor. '"
 The case seemed clear for the claimant, when he was asked some questions about some seals he had ordered engraved by a seal engrayer in Holborn, and admitted giving an order for a card plate and cards, but denied that he had ordered A steel seal made to the pattern and mot to of the Smyths.
 Through an erroc of the engraver one of the seals had been transformed into "Qui Capit Capitor," while the real mot to was, ''Qui Capit Capitur." Smyth said he had never seen the deed by which Sir Hugh acknowledged the existence of a son until March +, and as he had not received the seal until July, he could not possibly have placed the seal on the deed. But letter was brought into court dated March 13 which. he admitted, was in his handwriting, and which bore the seal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
In Control One Year

When Woodrow Wilson entered upon his duties as chief executive of the United States a year ago many of the democrats who had voted for him questioned his ability to give the country a practical administration al once constructive and beneficent.
 As governor of New Jersey he had achieved some distinctions; but would he be able to cope with the complex problems of the nation? Would he be able to grasp the business situation and carry out needed reforms with out effecting violently business con- ditions? In financial centers there was distinct nervous feeling. Alarmists there were who had pre- dicted ruin as soon as the democrats returned to power. Mr. Wilson, like all strong, forceful men in authority was something of an egotist, some thing of an autocrat, and having been an educator most of his life he was considered by many men in both parties as academic rather than prac- tical.
 But year has passed since the in auguration. The democrats are in control of both houses of Congress; 1; and the country has not gone to ruin. President Wilson's wonderful person. ality has impressed itself upon repre- sentatives and senators in such marked degree as to place him in a class to himself. He started out with . definite programme, and Congress responded promptly and unhesitating- ly to his executive leadership. With Oscar Underwood as the party leader on the floor of the House tariff re- vision was easily accomplished. The next great democratic measure was banking and currency reform. The currency bill struck many snags, but when it reached the Senate, the Pres ident kept the democrats in line, and after several compromises and changes the best banking measure ever framed was enacted into law.
 The Presidents attitude toward large corporations instead of being antagonistic to business, as had been predicted, has been extremely friend ly. No, the country has not gone to ruin. On the other hand, it is on the evelof a great era of prosperity. Men of all parties now hold President Will son in ardent respect. Some persons may criticize his patient waiting policy in regard to Mexico, but every one comedies that he combines politi- cal wisdom with an uncommonly large feeling for humanity. His first year s record inspires unbounded confidence and gives promise of three more years of brilliant administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
TROUBADOUR AND JESTER
SHOWING ON.

When stopping at a grand hotel The stiffest man unbends; He takes their stationery swell And writes to all his friends.
 Cincinnati Enquirer When stopping at grand hotel Oh his vacation trip, Who doesn't paste a bunch of vel Low labels on his grip?
 Denver Republican. When stopping at a grand hotel For one short week to board, Who doesn't tip without a yell Twice what he can afford?
 Youngstown Telegram. When stopping at a grand hotel- Just listen at their fun, What humorist has e'er done well Enough to stop at one?
 Houston Post. When stopping at a grand hotel Who doesn't put on style, And take room with private 'barthv For just little while?
 -Commercial-Appeal When stopping at grand hotel Now this is honest dope- Is there a he, or she as we'll Who doesn't steal the soap?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
LIKE M,LUKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 You don't see much of the tailor-made girl any more. But, at that, the ready made girl is plenty good enough.
 The old-fashioned man who knew enough Latin to say "Multum in parvo,' every now and then, now has son whose knowledge of the classics is limited to .Ish ka bibble.
 The man who is always in such big hurry that he butts you off the sidewalk may be nuisance, but he is better than the lad who has time to stop and tell you his troubles.
 A poet once said that the sweetest mu- sic was the "frou-frou" of a woman's s skirts. But that was in the days when the skirts had room enough for a "frou- frou."
 There are all sorts of people in the world, including the man who gets ex- cited over his favorite moving picture heroine. Never pick quarrel before 1t is ripe. They say women lack initiative. But that doesn't keep them from starting all the flirtatons. A joke is nSyer so old that it doesn't get laugh o1A of the man who is tell ing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05

with the mistake. And this same impress sion was on the deed.
 The cross-examining counsel then asked: Did you, in January last, apply to a person in London to engrave for you the crest upon the rings produced. and also to engrave the name .GodlSin on the brooch?"
 The answer, very hestatingly given was: "Yes, did"
 The plaintiff was committed by the judge on charge of perjurys> to which a charge of forgery was subsequently, added.
 The second trial took place at the as sizes, at Gloucester. It was brief but damnng.
 An attorneys clerk confessed to having taken the deed from dictation. The brown paper with which the prisoner had sworn formed the wrapper of the deed when he received it, and was identified as the self same piece of paper that had covered the seal when sent; the self-same seal on which the engraver had made his un- lucky, 5r shall we say lucky, mistake. The parchment, also of the deed itself was made from a process that had only been known 10 years and so could not possibly have been written on by Sir Hugh exactly 90 years before.
 Various startling errors and discrepan- cies were found in the document itself The ink had received it's antique appear ance by artificial means, the wax was undoubtedly new, and reference was made to Sir Hugh's wife as "The late Elizabeth Howell,"L whereas the lady in question was alive and in good health at the time that the deed was supposed to have been written. The picture disclosed in the first trial was found to be that of one John Provis, the eldest son of a carpenter, and the prisoner was identified as Thomas Provis the brother ofithe per- son portrayed in the picture, and as such he was recognized by his sister.
 It was also proved that he had been convicted of horse stealing, wife deser- tion. perjury and now with forgery ' No more testimony was given, nor was it needed, and for 20 years nothing more was heard of John Provis, the bogus Sir Richard Hugh Smyth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
HELPING THE LORD
From the Indianapolis Star.


 Texas preacher was preaching away one Sunday night when a fire alarm broke the attentive stiffness of the sanctuary.
 "Sit still.' he cried to his disturbed congregation. If there is fire, the Lord will take care of his own, and not let anything happen that shouldn't" Just then two children who had stepped outside. shriclSed
 '.Oh, it's the parsonage. It's the par sonage"
 Without a word of farewell that preacher made wild bound from his pulpit and struck out for his burning residence.
 They is times. it seems" said . lean member of the congregation. when tn Lawd needs hep"