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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
 RECEIVES BIG GIFT

Wellesly. Mass, April S.-Wellesly col lege has received gift of s750.000 from the Rockefeller foundation toward restoration of facilities lest in the recent college fire. In announcing the gift today, the board of trustees of the college said 1t was con- ditonal on the rising of S2,000000.
 The trustees plan to expend S15O0.C00 for new buildings and three quarters of a million for endowment Seven new build ings will be required to do the work for merly done bysth single great building burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Cured His Rupture

I was badly ruptured while lifting trunk several years ago Doctors said only hope of operation Trusses did me good. Finally hold of something that quickly and completely cured ITO Years have passed and the rupture has returned although l am doing hard work carpenter. There was no operation no lost time no trouble. have nothing sell. but will give full information about how you may find complete cure without operatoa if you write to me Eugene NJ. Puen Carpenter. 10 Marcellus Avenue. Manasquan. \. ]. Better out this notice and show it to any others who rup- | tured--you may life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger all operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
No Date Set for Inquest

No date has been set for the inquest on the killing of Leon H. Thomas, the young street car conductor who was shot down in cold blood last Saturday night at the door of his own home. This was stated by Coroner Charles l., Spain last night.
 At police headquarters it was stated yesterday that there were no new de- velopments concerning the killing of Thomas. It was stated that the negro suspect, John Henry Marble. was still in jail and would be kept there for awhile longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
SELMA COMPANY
 IS MUSTERED OUT

Montgomery, April S-(Special.)-At the request of officers of the organization, Company c, Second infantry, Alabama National Guards, at Selma, has been mus tered out of service. Capt. Clarence l.. Boggs is commander of the company.
 The equipment of the company will be sent to headquarters of the national guard at Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
KING TO UNDERGO
 AN OPERATION

Stockholm, Swedeng April S.-King Gustave entered the Sophia hospital to- night. where he will undergo an oper- alton tomorrow for ulcer of the stomach. The King was accompanied by the Queen, who will reside in the hospital for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, April s.-Foreeast for Ala bama and Tennessee: Fair, continued cool Thursday; Friday fair and warmer.
 Georgia; Fair Thursday preceded by rain southeast portion; much colder east and south portions; Friday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
STEVENSON STRIKES
 OUT HANS WAGNER

Omaha, Neb.. April S.-Pitcher Stew enson of the Omaha Western lea que
 team today struck out Honus Wagner
 with man on third base and two out. The score was Pittsburg IS. Omaha g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
MASSACRE OF
 CHRISTIANS BEGINS

Athens. April S.-An official communi- cation says that Mussulman Alhanians yesterday entered Koritsa in the vilayet of Monastir. and, with the aid of the gerdarmere who previously had dis armed the inhabitants began today a massacre 2i the Christians.
 A Vienna dispatch on April 3. said it was reported from Avlona that Greek irregular forces had attacked koritsa, but were repulsed by the Albanians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
CONTRACT AWARDED. FOR $l00,0OO HOTEL Huntsville Firms Will Be- gin Work at Once on
 New Hotel

Huntsville. April s.-tSpecial.)-The con tract for the erection of the s100000 hotel for Huntsville has been awarded to three local firms. Baxter Brothers were given the contract for building. while w. T. Hutchens received the plumbing contract and Hummel Brothers were awarded the stone contract. Work will begin at once, the site having been cleared of all debris, and the completion will be rushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Wall Collapses

Clanton, April S.-,Special.) )-While workmen were excavating for the foun- Gation of the new Johnson building, the west wall of the Potts grocery company building collapsed. Tn. workmen es- capped. Loss about $1250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
w. A. Scripps Seriously III

Los Angeles, April S.-Ws A. Scripps. !aged 75. newspaper publisher. lies seri- ously i'll at his home at Altadena. He is suffering from heart trouble and pleural pneumonia. MT. Scripps was
 ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Offices Closed

Montgomery, April s.-(Special)- lowing to the death of Mrs. E. H. Douglass, the mother of Hartwell Douglass, pres ident of the board of convict inspec- tors, the convict department was closed tooay. Mrs. Douglass died Tuesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
HOWARD COLLEGE
 TO PLAY FLORENCE

The Florence Normal college and How ard college baseball hines will tie up this afternoon on the Howard field in the first of a two-game series. The game will commence at 3:30 o'clock The second and final game will be played tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
scull Named Secretary

New York. April S.-The first appoint ment of Police Commissioner Woods, who took the oath of office today was that of Gug Scull. as his secretary. MT. Scull who is a Harvard graduate of the class of 1898, was connected with the police department of Nicaragua several years ago, and has been engaged intermit- tently in newspaper work and the United States secret service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
DODGERS COME FROM
 BEHIND AND WIN

Brooklyn, April S.-Two runs behind at the end of the seventh, the Brook : lyn Nationals won in the last two in- nings against the Philadelphia Amer icnrs today, 3 to ?. Score: R. H E. Philadelphia ................. ? 3 Q b. ....-.........,.... 6
 Batteries: Bush, Burning and Schang; Ragan, Allen, Pfeffer and Fischer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Lee Defeats Rush

In special bowling match at the Birmingham Athletic club last night T. K. Lee defeated B. w. Bush by a score of 432 to 425.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
Officials Reticent

State department officials were reticent in discussing the eXplusion of .Spaniards in whose behalf vigorous representations were made to General Carranza yester- day. Officials were non-committal when asked whether further representations would be made.
 The water department probably will be called on to direct measures for the care of the 800 new international visitors at El Paso although at the state depart ment late today 1t was said that phase Of the question had not been considered. Willie officials agree that in interna- tional law these Spaniards have right to seek asylum on American soil. it is realized that the problem of their ulti- mate disposition is likely to bring up many questions to be adjusted between the United States, Spain and Mexico It was pointed out that if the constitutions alists refuse to allow the exles to return. the immigration authorities are sure to meet with perplexity in dealing with such as are cassed as ''undesrables." It has been suggested that negotiations might be entered into with Spain looking to send ing the unfortunates to the mother coun- try The gravity of the situation will be increased if the constitutionalists carry out their threat to drive the Spaniards out of all the territory they conquer.
 Concerning the refugees the state de- partment issued this statement:
 Prom Fl Paso it is reported to the state department that train bearing about TOO Spaniaris arrived at Juarez on the morning of the Sth. No difficulties were encountered en route and the gov ernment departments are facilitating en- trance at Fl Paso. Many of them are said to be in need, and some are almost destitute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09
EXPULSION OF SPAN|ARDS NOW PRESENTS PROBLEM Divides Interest in Mexico With Struggle for Su-
 premacy Around
 Tampico

Washington. April S.-Offcial interest in the Mexican situation here tonight was divided between the grave problem presented by the arrival of the 800 Span ish exiles at Fl Paso and the outcome of the struggle between constitutionalists and federals for supremacy at rampico
 Sharp fighting already has occurred at Tampico, and army and navy stpateeists expect the battle there to be the next decisive struggle Rear Admiral Fletcher today notified the navy department that refugees already were going aboard men of war in Tampico harbor, and he for warded a report from Rear Admiral Mayo, at that port. saying the pres as a refuge for noncombatants from the shells of the contending forces.
 Mayo's Report
 Admiral Mayos report follows:
 Tuesday, 10 p. m.--Sharp fighting dur ing afternoon until dark; no apparent ad- Dona Cecilia and Arbol Grande; oil tank Pierce refinery burned. Government GUS toms warehouses at Dona Cecelia de- stroyed by fire; also about 50 loadet freight cars; latter still burning; all probably done by shells from gunboat Vera Cruz. Federal gunboat Zaragonza arrived s D. m. Tuesday with more troops; have delivered letters to federal and rebel forces. Men. of war taking some refugees tonight; remainder tomor- row; unless otherwise directed will hold both battleships until arrival of th, Utah. Rebels state intention to capture Tampico this time. Time refugees must be held is uncertain. therefore. presence of army transport is very desirab ble, all though refugees do not wish to leave country.
 The letters referred to by the admiral were sent without instructions from Washington, but it is presumed here that he demanded that noncombatants 5e safeguarded; and possibly that a neutral zone be designated.
 The American fleet is represented at Tampico by the battleships Minnesota and Connecticut, the cruisers Chester, Des patch boat Dolphin. The battleship Utah was ordered there from Vera Cruz to- night The German cruiser Dresden and British cruisers Hermoins and Essex are among the vessels of the International fleet at Tampico and the Spanish cruiser Carlos V is en route from Vera Cruz Rear Admiral Fletcher reported he hac ordered the hospital ship Solace, now al New Orleans, to coal and be in readiness for service at Tampico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-09

To those who desire only a temporary effect, the planting of the seeds of an nuals Is suggested. Where it is possible 10 mass your plants. the following are best suited: Asters. calendula, coreopsis, eoekscomb, hollyhock and zinnia. If you wish to plant border around beds al- ready growing, or a along walks of low growing plants the following are sug- gested: Ageratum. sweet alyssum, asters. koehia, lobelia. myosotis, nasturtium. pe- tunias, portulaca, verbena and wall flow CTS.
 Permanent Beds, Borders and Masses
 Under this head. hardy perennials are best suited They flower the second year from seed, and thereafter. Beds should be prepared with a view to permanency for these. In massing the taller varieties should be used for the center, and the low-growing varieties for the edges De- soription as to these points will be found on the seed papers. This list includes: Hardy alyssum. aquilegia, hardy asters, 
 seems that there were no eyewitnesses tO lit dCtiutUly put IL IS thought IDdl the mans hands brushed against a live wire which threw him among d number of other wires
 Jobst was formerly of Indiana, but came to this city several years ago and since that time he was employed by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail road company. He lived at S30 Green street, Owenton. He was 2S years old and is survived by his wife and two children.
 Funeral services will be held this afternoon a t 2;30 o'clock from the fam fly residence. Interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery.
 During the storm Tuesday night lightning struck the chimney of d house occupied by MT. and Mrs. Ben Burrford and Mrs. McDaniels on Ave nue F and Fourteenth street. One of the brick that fell through the chim- ney hit the floor and on the rebound struck Mrs. McDaniels on the fore head She was knocked unconscious for several minutes. Not only was the chimney struck but a hole was torn in the roof. the waterworks pipe torn loose and several other things dam aged. It is estimated that over s20o damage was done.
 A Tom Thumb wedding will be pre- sented this evening at the Central Park Methodist church under the directions of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. George Nagel for the benefit of the church. The cast has been arranged as follows: Etoile Heidtlinger, bride; Leon Wood. bride groom; Helen McGraw. Nell McFee and Nergie B. Stewart. bridesmaids; Joe Woods. Grady smith and Thomas Me Graw, groomsmen.
 The members of the Grace chapter of the Westminster Guild of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will be entertained on Saturday afternoon from to , o'clock by Miss Roberta Rus sell at her home on Avenue F.
 The ladies of the St. Anthony's Cath ollie church of this city will entertain on Monday evening, April 13, at dance and supper to be given at their hall on Avenue II and Twenty second street. Supper will be served from to s o'clock and the dancing will be en- ioyed from 6:S0 to 11:30. Music will be furnished by Neelan's orchestra
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
Rogue River Free
From Soil Germ

Some time ago the local press con-
tanned certain items regarding a new
pear disease in California. The at
| tention OF the writer was called "a
! this trouble by several pathologists
who seemed unable to diagnose it.
On a recent trip to California a
careful examination was made in or
der to determine whether or not ii
would be advisable for our pear
growers to continue to ship nursery
stock from the district in which this
disease seemed to be prevalent. A
careful examination showed that the
trouble, was physiological in charac-
ter and was due almost entirely to
soil condition. 1t was found in the
particular localities where the trou-
BILE was most serious that the soils
were very acid in character, due to
the fact that large deposits of SER
pentine rock were nearby. The caid
condition OF the soils resulted from
the deposit OF serpentine wash
brought down by the rains and irri-
cation.
1t was also found the soils were
lacking in phosphates, and in addi-
tion the trees had been forced very
late in the fall by over-irrigation
The trees were mostly young, being
from one to four years of age, and
in many cases practically whole orch
ards were lost due to the above soil
conditions and to the methods of
handling them.
1t is interesting to note that the
pathologists who were looking up the
situation forgot to examine the soils,
and it was their first thought that
the disease was pear blight, or at
least something similar to it. An eX-
animation OF the actual soil condi-
tions cleared up the situation, and
trouble will be averted in the future.
In the meantime it gives assurance
that the fruitgrowers of the valley
need not fear the entrance of a new
trouble p. J. O'GARA,
Pathologist.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23

successful in his contest. Since fill
ing on the land one year ago he has
greatly improved it and spent about
1000. He owns private road from
Ashland to this claim which cost
about $4,000 and keeps it in repair.
He states he is not losing sleep over
tho Roseburg decision, but will i'm
prove and set out a large number of
strawberry plants and other fruit this
spring. MIR. Mahan won the title of
Strawberry King" through berries
raised on this land last season. He
expects to make his home on the land
and keep on improving it and will ap-
peal the case and ask the government
to Send out disinterested parties to
Investigate the situation. He will do
his best to stay by and reside on his
homestead, and is satisfied Uncle
Sam will reverse the Roseburg de-
cision when the case is appealed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
A Motor Truck
Line to the Sea

The motor truck promises to revo-
iutionize transportation.
In many European countries il has
supplanted the railroad in isolated
districts.
The motor truck. we are informed,
can be operated on a smooth surface
road at less cost per ton mile than
either the steam or electric propelled
train. Even more important. il is
within the reach of the individual
purse.
The first actual construction of the
Pacific Highway, started at Central
Point, calls attention to this depart
ment OF development in southern
oregon, says Robert Ruhl in the Med
ford Sun.
Everyone ia this part Of the state
wants transportation facilities OF
some sort to the coast. 1t is true a
railroad tapping the timber, mineral
and agricultural belt. then connecting
with a seaport. would transform this
part OF Oregon commercially in a
twelve months. but in lieu Of such a
construction, why not consider a per-
manent highway through Jackson and
Josephine counties to Crescent City?
When the Pacific Highway is com.
pleted north and south we could con.
ceive OF no more important work or
one more pregnant with possibilities
than a hard-surfaced road from the
Rogue River Valley to the sea oh
which both a passenger and freight
motor truck service could be main.
tanned.
Here would be a transportation
line on which the rates could never
be raised and which would be a
source Of pleasure and profit through
all the ages 20 come
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
strawberry King"
Will Fight Decision

E. ]. Mahan, when interviewed re-
garding the decision handed down
against him by the Roseburg land Of
flee in the notable contest case of his
homestead near Ashland, stated that
he is the sixth man to settle on the
land. The homestead was first set
tied by Mr.. Carlisle in 1889; second
by Albert Taylor; third, by Mr.. Paul;
fourth, by Mr.. Mcqueen; fifth, by
John Cotton; sixth, by G. M. Grain
ger, who held it for seven years, and
during that time maintained a resi-
dence in Ashland, where he and his
wife resided. Mr.. Mahan contested
the claim for non-residence and was
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
Belief in Springs
Stimulating Faith

Robert Vining has already shown
his faith in the outcome OF mineral
springs development by backing that
faith in brick and mortar. He stated
Friday his belief that the springs de-
velopment is along the right line en-
couraged him to build a larger and
better building that he at first con-
templated. For some time he had
the idea of coming back to his old
home city and putting in a theatre,
and when he first heard of the
springs development he made up his
mind the time was ripe, and lost no
opportunity to put the details to
work.
During the past ten days num-
ber of exchanges of property have
been made and a number Of others
are under consideration, the stimulus
coming from the belief that the bonds
will shortly be voted and within a
few months Ashland will be on the
map as one of the health resorts of
the great Pacific coast, if not of the
world.
Ashland is being advertised at this
time all over the state by reason of
the successful development of the
springs up to this time. Travelling
men bring the encouraging informa-
tion that the hotel lobbies all over the
state are general places of discussion
of the possibilities of the future of
our city should the springs be
brought into the park Already the
word has gone out and the wires of
the undercurrent are working. 1t
will not be long before the press of
the state take up the detailed plans
and give it their support.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
MedfOrd Planning
On Two CannerieS

From indications Medford will
have two canneries. Although the
removal of the Bagley cannery from
Talent has not been definitely decid-
ed upon, arrangements are being car
ried on with that end in view.
The subscription list for the estab-
lishment of the II. d. Hoke cannery
is growing steadily The Roguelands
company has donated their property
for the cannery and have agreed to
build temporary factory-which
amounts to a subscription of from
$500 or $1,000.
The city has unofficlally greed to
furnish free water for two years, and
about $1,000 has been raised in addi-
tion.
MIR. Hoke has already signed four
teen growers near Central Point for
about 25 acres of produce. This in
cludes 23 acres OF tomatoes. one acre
OF loganberries and one-half acre OF
Kentucky Wonder beans.
According to e. A. welch OF the
Medford wholesale grocery. there
should be at least two canneries in
the valley, II not more.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
Five Auto Accidents
At Medf0rd

Five auto accidents have occurred
in the past few days at Medford, four
of them happening on the corner of
Main and Front streets and the other
on North Riverside avenue.
Thursday morning Jack Dent of
the Hall Taxi Company, driving an
auto. collided with Darwin Wolga-
mott, who was riding a bicycle,
throwing him from his wheel and
smashing il beyond repair Wolga-
mott was yelling to a boy friend at
the time and vas looking Backward.
About o'clock yesterday after
noon Ralph Lin 'oln, driving an auto,
struck l.. Judy, who was riding on
a motorcycle. Nothing resulted from
the last collision other than a bent
pair of forks on the motorcycle. Mr..
Judy shouldered the blame. All
three accidents occurred on the cor
ner of Main and Front streets.
F. Allen, who is engaged in carpet
cleaning and who transports his ma
chine from place to place by drawing
it behind his bicycle, collided with
the police auto yesterday morning.
The car was driven by Officer Harry
Cingcade. Allen was throTn to the
pavement but fortunately escaped in
jury. However, his wheel was badly
damaged. He pleaded guilty OF hav-
ing been the cause of the accident
and was fined IS and was suspended.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23
Yours truly,
II. G. GILMORE.

Down in Texas the first Monday in
Zach month is trades day, and is the
brightest, happiest. busiest day of the
month for many a town. AS early as
5 o'clock every road is crowded with
farm wagons, buggies and automo-
hiles. The entire family comes, in
eluding the hired hand and "the little
dog under the wagon"
Business and pleasure are COM
Bined. The men trade live stock,
farm machinery and land; exchange
experiences concerning crops. cul-
tural methods and animals; and some
swap lies. Men are here from a dis
tance with fine stock for sale. Spirit
ed auctions are going on all the time
Usually the commercial club offers
prizes Tor the best colts, ETC.; a pre-
MUM for the farmer who comes the
longest distance, and many other
competitions. The merchants all put
ph SpVNldi iHol mOuudy SdltS, anu
these are real reductions in prices.
For the small-town merchant is now
having to compete with the mail
order house in earnest. These trade
days keep many dollar at home.
The big brass band plays almost
continuously. The ladies of the town
serve monstrous chicken pie dinners.
There are handy rest rooms for the
farmers wives. Free tickets to matt
ness at the movies are given to every
visitor in town by the various mer-
chants. Usually the town boys and
the country boys play baseball.
There are horse races on at the park.
Lectures on various farm subjects, or
rather illustrated talks, are rendered
by state or government experts.
1t is a great occasion. The towns
people and those from the rural dis
tricts mingle. Mrs. Jones, from the
Happy Hollow community, exchanges
recipes with the wife of the leading
banker OF the town. The women of
the farm swap settings of eggs, gos-
sip, and otherwise enjoy themselves.
The children, the hired nen and the
little dog under the wagon" have a
good time.
Far more important than financial
benefits of these First Mondays is
the fact that they break the monot-
ony Of farm life-a necessity for the
happiness OF men, women and chill
dren living on isolated farms.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-23

All trash about the farm should be
burned during the first dry weather.
Weeds, rodents, insects, germs and
bad air find refuge in piles of decap-
ing plants and animal matter. An
ounce OF prevention is worth many
pounds of cure.