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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
SHAPIRO THANKS
 FRIENDS FOR AID
Asks Them to Make Suggestions on Remedial Legislation Needed
 in the State

Isadore Shapiro, one of the success full candidates for the legislature from Jefferson county, yesterday made the following statement:
 ITO those loyal friends who sup ported me l am profoundly thankful. To those who did not vote for me, I wish to declare that I hope the re- suits of my labors in the legislature will prove their error.
 My success at the polls was not a personal triumph. It is a sign to- ward political purity when a young man with forwardloozing ideas can be elected to public office over veterans with various family and political con- nections.
 "I do not go to the legislature rep resenting my own views, but as rep resentative of the people of Jefferson county. l, therefore, not only invite, but urge, all those who have ideas as to needed legislation to entertain no hesitancy in presenting them to me, I want to know what the people want And l wish it understood that when I go to Montgomery in January the peo- pie of this county will find me on
 the job every day, fighting for their interests. My campaign promises still hold good and will be taken to Mont gomery in the shape of concrete bills
 Many toes will be stepped upon, many groans will be uttered. I will need the backing and encouragement of those who want a decent government.
 It will require hard work to enact needed measures into laws and I want the folks in Jefferson to stand by me , as I hope to stand by them. '1 intend to make thorough study
 of conditions in this state and compare them with conditions in other states and foreign countries. About october 1 l will issue a statement giving my con- clusions and inviting discussion there
 on Only in this way can one be a representative in fact as well as in
 name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

while his alleged associates walk free, is an injustice.
 Since the law establishing paroles went into effect, the board of prison directors has ruled that no applica- ton would be considered by it until the applicant had served at least one half of hls net term. The court held to- day that this regulation is in violation of the statute and that any prisoner becomes eligible to apply for parole after he has served one year Reuf al- ready has served a little more than three years.
 This construction of the statute also makes eligible John J. McNamara, for mer secretary of the International Brotherhood of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, convicted in Los Angeles of an attempt to dynamite the plant of the Llellwyn Iron works His broth CT, James R. McNamara, who wrecked the Los Angeles Times building, with loss of 21 lives, was sentenced to San Quentin for life and Is not eligible for parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

in Texas, it is likely that the unsettled conditions will continue into sunday in the gulf states.
 Along with the rains came a moderate temperature rise, but a decided fall In the readings is noted throughout the lower Mississippi valley, the Ohio val ley and the lake region, where readings in the forties were general at D. m.
 This cool change will probably af- feet the interior of the gulf states Sunday and Sunday night. In the Bir- mingham district clearing weather is indicated for Sunday or Sunday night with moderate cool change that will probably continue till Monday morn ing.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, April II, 1914:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12

For all those years I went about half ashamed of myself, always conscious of the nauseating and disgusting prac- tices I was forced to indulge in. I couldn't help hawking, splitting, sneez- ing and blowing my nose. no matter where I happened to be Gust as you do if you are catarrh victim), and l was well aware that people summed me like leper and kept away from my vile breath and filthy habits as much IS they could. @
 After I had tried about everything (half a hundred different remedies) I learned of this wonderful Swiss treat ment and had proved to me some of the remarkable results it had brought about. l tried it and was better in an instant. In just a short time l was we'll and free from that awful catarrh.
 l was so pleased. so thankful that I determined everyone should have the chance to profit by it. l bought the formula and rights and now offer you sufferers from catarrh the chance to try this wonderful SS-AMERICAN VAPORATOR without a cent of cost. Just send me the coupon below The VAPORATOR is so small-it can be car ried in the pocket or hand bag and Just send the coupon-but do it NOW. Grasp the opportunity while it still knocks at your door. Send today sure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
CONTRACTS FOR TWO
 GOLFERS AWARDED

Washington, April 11.-Contracts for the construction of two colliers intended pri- marily to transport coal to the terminals of the Panama canal, but designed and fitted so as to be available also for use in time of war, were awarded today by Secretary Daniels of the navy department to the Maryland Steel company, eBalti- more for S9Sa, a,50O each
 The vessels will carry 12.000 tons of coal each 2nd have a speed of IA knots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
FILES SUIT AGAINST
 INSURANCE cos

Duluth. Minn., April 11.-Mrs. Sarah McAlpine. widow of the late John Me Alpine, whose death by shooting several months ago caused a sensation,s today filed suit against three accident insur- ance companies to recover amounts ag- gresating ss9.0oo
 McAlpine, who was rated a millionaire lumberman, was m.steriously shot 1t al early hour on the morning of August 15 last.
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with little or no relief. I tried Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy The urinary disorders and pains disappeared and my health and strength returned. Six bottles effected a complete cure. U Mrs. l.. c. Figg, 1449 Dahin St, Chicago. I'll.
 Most people do not realize the preya- lency and alarming increase in kidney disease When the kidneys are diseased the uric acid is not carried off, causing gout. lumbago and rheumatism War ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy possesses remarkable remedial uuali- ties and is pleasant to take. At all druggists in soc and $1.00 sizes Write for free sample to Warmers Safe Reme- dies Co.,. Dept. 200. Rochester. N. \.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 11.-Weather fore cast for Alabama: Rain and colder Sunday; Monday fair, moderate shifting breezes, becoming south. Mississippi: Fair in north; rain and colder in south.
 Tennessee: Clearing west; rain. and colder east portion Sunday Monday fair. warmer west portion.
 Georgia: Rain Sunday; colder in north and west; Monday fair, except rain and colder in southeast; general to shifting breezes, becoming north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
You Can Try and Prove This Great
 Method Absolutely Free of Cost

l am not a doctor and not scientist
 but simply an American business man with plain common sense enough to appreciate really good thing when I have 1t proved to me, and with enough humanity to want others to benefit as l did. When man suffers all the in- conveniences, the humiliation. the em- barrassment of catarrh for 25 long years, spending hundreds of dollars and much valuable time on alleged remedies without any success. and then suddenly finds means that cures him almost like magic, 1t is his plain duty to see that all the world is made to hear of it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Restored to Health
Warner's Did More Than Any Other
 Remedy

Mrs. l.. c. Figg suffered intensely for months from kidney and liver trouble. but found relief and health in Warmers Safe Kid ney and Liver Rem edy.
 "I was i'll and mis- erable for months with backache. sick headache. dizziness, rheumatism, pains and neuralgia. I had kidney and bladder trouble. After talk rvx ..- 2. ( l. 1T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
BANKHEAD OFFERS SERVICES ID OLIVER Defeated Candidate in Sixth COngratulates Opponent
 on Victory

Tuscaloosa. April 11.-(Special.)-W. B Oliver has received the following tele- gram from William B. Bankhead con graduating him on his election to Con gross from the Sixth district:
 Jasper, Ala, April 1o 1914. Hon. ". B. Oliver, Tuscaloosa, Ala. '"rhe official count confirms your nomi- nation. I tender you my congratulations as the democratic nominee. My services are at your command to make your ma iority in November the largest ever boiled in the district
 "WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD."
 Tuscaloosa, Ala, April 10, 1914. Hon. William B. Bankhead, Jasper, Ala T wish to thank you most heartily for your kind message today and to assure you that I appreciate deeply the congrat- ulations of a worthy opponent.
 IVY. B. OLIVER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 11.-G D. m) Rain was falling over most of the cen tral cotton states at D. m. tonight
 and during the last 24 hours the rain area spread from eastern Texas to Ala bama and Tennessee. Under the in- fluence of low pressure area centered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Enough Agitation

'"rhe state has had enough of agita- ton, bitterness and strife. Our people desire to devote their attentions to build- ing up the great resources of the state. reducing the expense of state government, reforming our judiciary, increasing the power of the courts and preventing re- versals in criminal cases on technical errors: making punshments of the guilty more swift and certain and in making human life and liberty as safe and secure in Alabama as in the most advanced state of the union.
 With the election of Charles Hender- son the state will enter into new era of progress and advancement He has never vet sought to coin into political capital the crime of those who footed the state treasury, nor has he ever negotiated with criminals, nor will he make the pardoning power political asset.
 "The people of Alabama are fortunate in having the. opportunity to vote for a man who represents so thoroughly such lofty ideals and whose election will guar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Temperature

antee political peace, progress and pros rerity in the affairs of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
Alabama as our choice

Alabama as our choice and man who Is self-poised, whose business ability has been demonstrated, who fully understands the needs of our people, who is wisely progressive. who Is not under the d9m nation of special interest. whose vote in his own county attests the confidence of the people who know him best and who would give Alabama a wise efficient and economical administration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-12
I Tell You
 Catarrh CAN
 Be Overcome

I Know That What Relieved Me After 25 Years of Useless DOctoring Will Interest Every Catarrh Victim
 and I'll Spend the Money s to Tell Them How This e Modern Wonder Was
 Accomplished
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
WELCOMES SALVATION ARMY
Greets Delegates After March
In Streets.

London, England. June 1O.-The 700
American delegates to the Worlds
Congress OF the Salvation Army, with
Miss Eva Booth at their head,
marched from the army headquarters
In the city OF London to the American
embassy In Victoria street. where
they were reviewed by Ambassador
Walter Hines Page. The delegation
made a splendid appearance with
their neat uniforms and big red cow
boy hats. They received a great ova.
ton from the public as they passed
through the crowded streets, waving
American flags. As the column came
In sight OF the American embassy
three bands struck up the "Star-Span-
gled Banner" Ambassador Page re-
ceived Miss Eva Booth and the lead
ing officers OF the delegation. The
congress opens today.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
100 PERISH IN COAST STORM
EIGHT VESSELS ARE KNOWN TO
HAVE LOST THEIR CREWS,
That Withstood Blow, Estimated
Wind at $50 Miles.

st. John, n. B., June lO-MOre than
100 lives were lost in the storm which
swept the Bay of Chaleur on Thurs
day and Friday of last week, accord
ing to reports received here. The
storm caused the greatest number of
fatalities in the history of the north
shore.
Accounts brought in by fishing yes.
sells which lived through the blow
show that the wind blew with ter
rifle force, Capt. Samuel Beck of the
schooner Warren estimated the force
of the blast at $50 miles an hour at
times. The vessels known to be lost
with their crews are
Captain Alberts, schooner and crew
of Ave.
Rubin company schooner gone with
hands.
Schooner riding at anchor fifteen
miles off Shippegan. all the crew be-
ing swept off her decks.
Schooner lost off North Cape, =. r..
l.. with her crew.
Three vessels lost off MiCOupOint.
their crews bodies picked up.
Vessel destroyed at Point Canoe,
with no one saved from her.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
FREE TEXT BOOKS DEMANDED
SUCH WAS RESOLUTION ADOPT,
Ed BY LABOR FEDERATION.
and Also Increase in Wages
Of Postal Clerks. ..

Davenport, June 10. - Resolutions
demanding free textbooks for Iowa
children, semi-mOnthly pay for Iowa
wOrkmen. endorsement of the Lewis
bill raising the pay of postal clerks
and making As minutes of night work
equal to an hour in the day time for
clerks, demands for the reports of
officers to be made to delegates ten
days before each annual convention
and calling for state wide movement
against non-uniOn made goods were
adopted by the state federation OF
labor In their second days meeting
today.
1t is also probable that the miners
delegates will ask for a referendum
vote on all questions coming before
the convention and Il change in the
roll call vote. the number of votes to
be apportiOned to the number Of
members instead of one for each
union.
Speakers today were Warren Garst
on the WOrkmen's Compensation act
and G. H. McConlOgue, of the state
board of control.
The state BARRIERS union elected the
following officers:
Harvey Marshall, Des Moines, sec
retary-treasurer.
ID. J. Shaw, Des Moines, n. +.
Drunk, Marshalltown, J. L. Beck, &C.
dar Rapids. and Geo. NJ. Spill. Cedar
Rapids, members of the executive
board.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
FIVE PEOPLE ARE
BURNED TO DEATH
TWO OTHERS LOSE LIVES JUMP.
ING FROM FIRE ESCAPES.
FLAMES SWEEP N. Y. TENEMENT
Building was Veritabie Fire Trap
in the Oensest Portion Of the
East Side-8eside the Dead
Number Fatally injured.

New York, June 10.-Five persons
were burned to death, two killed by
jumping from the fire escapes, and a
dozen others seriously. perhaps fatal.
ly injured early to-day when fire
swept through tenement fire trap
at 80 Essex St. in the densest portion
of the East side. The dead are;
Mrs. Anna Shlifka. aged 90, burned
to death on the upper floor.
Mrs. Gayner, aged SO, killed by
jump from fire escape.
lsador Gaynor, aged %, killed by
jump from fire escape.
Unidentified woman and child,
burned to death.
Unidentified woman, burned to
death.
Unidentified man. burned TO death.
Two women. two children and four
men are in the hospital, some so
seriously burned that death is be-
lieved certain. One of the women
victims and her dead child were
found scorched to death near fifth
floor window. the woman's arm
around the baby. showing that she
died in her last effort to protect her
young.
Within two minutes after the
screams of the women on the first
floor who discovered the fire. every
fire escape was crowded with crying,
fainting tenants. By the time the
tiremen arrived, the tenants had be.
gun jumping to the pavement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
HOPEFUL WAITING
NOW THE POLICY
ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT is ON.
LY A MATTER OF TIME.
MEXICAN SITUATION CLEARING
Secretary Bryan Permits Former Spe-
cial Envoy John Lind to Leave
Washington for Minnea polls
AntIla Due at Tampco.

Washington, June 10. - Hopeful
waiting" has replaced "watchful wait.
ing"
The administration today Is salts
fled that il is only a matter of time
to completely work out the Mexican
problem.
The counter proposition OF the
United States has been accepted in
principle by the mediators. 1t is to
form the basis OF the protocol watch
all parties will sign
So certain was Secretary Bryan
that there can be no serious Interrupt
ton of the negotiations that he to,
day permitted John Lind to start for
Minneapolis. The former special en-
voy to Mexico has been representing
the state department in conferences
with the rebels.
Bryan believes that mediation has
now progressed so far that future ne,
gotiations along these lines must be
with CarranZa in person. Carranza' s
reply to the note of the mediators in
viting him to take part in the media
ton conference may reach Niagara
Falls today. The rebel junta here is
aware OF the contents of the reply,
but insists that as 1t is addressed to
the mediators they must be the ones
to make it public.
Whether this communication Is sat.
isfactory TO the mediators will not
matter very much, according to Off
Gals here. The United States be-
lieves that it can get CarranZa's ap-
proval to the peace plan suggested
by the United States and while the
administration would prefer to have
CarranZa's representatives partici-
pate in the negotiations, their failure
to do so does not mean that the reb-
els will turn down the plan. Carran-
"a has already approved in principle
the suggestions made by the admin
istration.
The Antilla with her cargo of arms
Is due off Tampico today. Orders
have been sent to Admiral Badger to
report her arrival. When that is done
the state department must decide
whether she is to be turned back un'
less the Captain agrees not to land
his cargo of arms.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
$4,000 WOMEN At
BIENNIAL SESSION
Convention OF Women's Clubs
Opens at Chicago.
TO CONSIDER HER SPHERE
Majority OF Delegates Hold to tho
Belief That They Are on Equal
Terms With Men-Meet to
Last Seven Days.

Chicago. June 10.-About fifteen
thousand women, a fourth OF whom
are delegates, are In Chicago for the
twelfth biennial convention Of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
which opened this morning with a
meeting of the council Mrs. Percy
V. Pennybacker, the president, was in
the chair and matters concerning the
conduct Of the convention we're dis.
cussed. The convention proper opens
tonight at the Auditorium theater.
Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler will
give a piano recital and Miss Jane
Adams will deliver an address.
Chicago has made extensive prepa.
ration for hospitality. Committees on
an enormous scale have been at work
and the Auditorium theater, the Art
institute and many other halls have
been decorated especially for the con-
vention
viii Consider Woman's Sphere.
All women's spheres OF work and
play will receive consideration-and
most OF the delegates hold to the
belief that women's spheres are iden.
teal with mems. Even such subjects
as conservation OF national resources,
and the art progress OF the United
States will be dealt with IN liberal
fashion.
After the seven working days OF the
convention, In which reports of Of
ficers will be made and department
work discussed, the delegates and Wis
iting club members will be taken on
sociological pilgrimage. Automo-
biles will convey parties over the
boulevards and through the parks OF
Chicago. with visits to the Chicago
university, Hull House, Gad's Hill. the
Federation house and the leading pub.
lie play grounds, where the children
will give exhibitions OF their work
or some phase OF entertainment for
the visitors. There will also be ex
cursions to the leading stores and
shops Of the city, to view arts, crafts
and textiles
California Delegation Lesds.
California led of the convention en-
thusiasm. Each member OF the dele
cation wore badge depicting the Cal
ifornia poppy and each member voiced
pronounced views on equal suffrage,
prison reform. the simplification OF the
ballot. extension Of education and the
superiority OF the California climate
over all other climates In the world.
with the delegation came Mrs. Lii
liam Pray Palmer OF San Diego, presi-
dent OF the State Federation OF Wom-
ems clubs of California; Mrs. J. c.
Denyse, the secretary; Mrs. John s.
little OF Riverside. Mrs. Charles Ar.
mold OF Riverside and Mrs A. Sahlin
and Miss Sahlin Of Brussels Belgium,
the latter two guests of Mrs. Arnold.
On the way the delegation made stops
at Salt Lake City, Utah; Canon City,
Colo, and Omaha. Neb., being enter
tanned lavishly by the women Of these
cities.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
AUTO TURTLES;
MAN IS KILLED
W. N. JOHNSON OF WASHINGTON
MEETS DEATH IN oTTuMWA
FORMER ALBA MAN is MISSING
Knoxville Holds Special Election and
Votes for New $4,000 High School
euildins--Propositio Has Sd
Majority.

Ottumwa, June 10. A. Cum.
mings of Keota and +. Romines of
Washington were severely injured
and w. NJ. johnson of Washington
was fatally injured yesterday after
noon about 2 o'clock when the five
passenger Cadillac car which they
were driving turned over on West
Main street near the foot of Black.
hawk. Both Mr.. Cummings and Mr..
Romines were removed to st. Jos.
eph's hospital and Mr. johnson was
taken to the Ottumwa hospital where
he died at 2:40. Mr.. Johnson, who
was district manager for the Great
Western Accident association of Des
Moines was so badly injured that no
hopes were entertained for his re-
covery from the first. The right side
of his head was crushed and he was
otherwise bruised, bleeding very free
ly from the ears and mouth. Cum
mings has several ribs broken and Is
bruised considerably all over his
body. Romines is suffering from
conclusion of the brain and bruises.
People living near the scene of the
affair are of the opinion that the
men in the car lost control of their
machine and that the high rate OF
speed at which they we're travelling
and the slight incline to the roadway
at that place caused the car to turn
over.
MRS. Manton Hebner. sos First
avenue east, is a daughter OF the w.
M. Johnson mentioned. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hebner are recent Corners to Oska-
Ioosa and the former is employed as
prescription clerk at the G.. c. Pike
Drug store. Mr.. Pike took them to
Ottumwa in his car Immediately after
word of the accident was received
here yesterday afternoon but the in.
jured man was dead before they ar
rived
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
CIVIL CEREMONY PERFORMED
Miss Belle Willard and Kermit Roose-
Welt Are Married by Spanish
Magistrate.

Madrid. June l0.-ln the residence
OF the magistrate Of the Buenavista
district, Miss Belle Wyatt Willard,
daughter Of the American ambassador
to Spain and Mrs Joseph e. Willard,
and Kermit Roosevelt, son Of ex-Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt. were united
In marriage by the Spanish civil cere-
mony today. Although the function
was small in comparison with the re-
ilgious ceremony which takes place to-
morrow in the American embassy, all
the formalities Of Spanish law were
strictly observed. Ambassador Will
lard had specially requested that there
be no exceptions made on account OF
the high position Of the contracting
parties and every requirement Of the
Law governing foreign marriages was
fulflled
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-11
WARUpON THE HONOR SYSTEM
FORT MADISON NOT TO ALLOW
PRISONERS WITHIN CITY
Police Have Orders to Arrest Them
If so Found Unless They are
On Business For State.

Fort Madison, June 1O.-UniOn lab
or's war upon the practice of the
state authorities in allowing honor
prisoners in the state penitentiary to
work as painters, carpenters, etc in
FIT Madison will enter court follow
ing the passing of an ordinance by
the city council preventing the pris.
oners from entering the city limits
except on states business. Police
have orders to. arrest them and a fine
of 81 to $11 will be imposed by the
police judge.
The war against prison labor has
gone on for two years. The govern.
or and state labor commissioner have
been appealed to stop it in vain and
the state board of control has allow
ed the warden to release honor con
victs daily to seek work.
The labor leaders took the matter
to the city council, who passed the
ordinance and the matter will now
probably go into court.