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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-05

The great objection to a theory is
that it is apt to strike practical snag.
New York Confirms News.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-05

A politicians idea of a public need is
often something that will enable him
10 feed at the public trough.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-05
KAUMAKAPILI CHURCH (CONGRE.
GATIONAL1

Rev. H. K Poepoe. Minister.
Corner King street and Asylum
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-05
ST. AUGUSTisYS CHAPEL

Ohua lane. Waikiki. Rev FIR. Valen-
tin, pastor. Sunday services, 8 a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
DECLINES TO HONOR
 ACQUISITION PAPERS
Governor of Alabama Denies Applica- ton of Tennessee Executive for
 Acquisition of C. R. Dickson

Montgomery. December So.-tSpe- cial)-The governor of Alabama today declined to honor acquisition papers is- sued by the governor of Tennessee for C. R. Dickson of Birmingham. who is wanted in Tennessee by complainants seeking the collection of a debt.
 In declining to honor the requisi- ton the governor acted upon the sug- gestion of Attorney General Robert C. Brickell, who made a thorough inves- tigation of the case examining alsc Dickson. who came to Montgomery or advice of his counsel. H. B. Fuller oi this city.
 The governor previously had re- yolxed the papers requiring Dickson's return to Tennessee but later on repre- sentatives of comp1ainants had hon. ored them Dickson formerly repre- scented an insurance company in Ten ressee, which has since gone into bankruptcy, Dickson working directly under the Birmingham office of this company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
STATE HIGHWAY
 COMMISSION MEETS
Leaders Consider New Legislation Governing the State High
 way Department

Montgomery, December 30.-(Special The state highway commission held a r,eeting here today for the purpose of considering new legislation governing the highway department. The members of the commission considered carefully a re- port of State Highway Engineer w. s. Keller recommending a system of trunk highways throughout the state and dis cussed at length certain needed legisla- ticn for the future government of the department.
 It is understood that one of the recom- mendations of the commission will be that the laws governing the motor ve- hicle department be so amended as to place it under the supervision of the highway department, though the mem bers of the commission would not say that this suggestion would be made.
 The commission spent the greater part of the day in looking over a map of pro- posed state highways, which had been drawn by Engineer Keller. The members Of the commission, however, refused to state what trunk roads would be rec commended, though it Is understood that a system of highways will be proposed to the legislature that will take every county in Alabama.
 Only three members of the commission net with Engineer Keller today, Chair nan R. l.. Spragins of Huntsville. Capt John Craft of Mobile and Pror. oeorgs N. Mitcham of Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
PROH|B|T|ON|STS ID
 MEET AT CAPITAL
Several Legislators Among Number of Prominent
 Citizens Represented

Montgomery, December 30.-(Spe- cial )-The gathering in Montgomery tonight of number of prominent cit izens from south Alabama, among whom are several legislators. suggests possibilities of various caucus here tomorrow. It is announced that lead ing prohibitionists of this section Of the state will hold a meeting here to- morrow similar to the recent meetings in Birmingham. A large number of prohibitionists from south Alabama are expected to arrive ip the morn ing.
 Other delegations are here tonight in the interest of candidates Tor the office of judge of the First judicial circuit to succeed Judge J. T. Lacklano, who died on Christmas day. The larg- est delegation is here in behalfs or J. B. Barnett of Monroeville. who is an applicant for the place. The Monroe dele gation is headed by J. K. kyser. member of the house from Monroe. There are 14 in the party. Delegations are also here in behalf of Ben D. Fur her of Chatom, and w. F. Herbert of Demopolis, both of whom are strong candidates for the vacant Judgeship.,
 Senator John J. King of Demopolis is at the head of another delegation which is advocating the candidacy o1 Judge S. G. Woolf of Demopolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
EIGHT HELD FOR
 ROBBERY OF CAR
Four Negroes Charged With Stealing Onions and Four White Men
 With Buying Them

Four negroes charged with breaking Into freight car containing inter- state commerce and four white men charged with receiving stolen propefty were turned over to the federal author ities yesterday by Officers Garner and Moser. It is alleged that the negroes broke into freight car placed on the team track of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company containing a consignment shipped from Indiana to T. O. Melton, a commission merchant on Morris avenue, and took a number of sacks of onions which they disposed of to several small merchants of the city. .
 The robbery was committed on De- cember and on Tuesday last Offi- cers Garner and Moser arrested a ne- gro named Will Ryalls as one of the parties to the offense. The negro con- fessed and not only told who ha ac- complices were but also the partlc., al- legged to have purchased the stolen property. Yesterday the officers ar rested J. T. Tucker Pete Kenkiks and John Dimager and Nick Fagadis. all white men, and placed charge of re- ceiving stolen property against them
 They also recovered a quantity of the onions said to have been stolen. They also placed under arrest Frank Ham, ods, Will Sawyer and Henry Chandler the alleged accomplices of Ryalls ir the robbery. .ses-
 Judge, R. B. Watts, United States Commissioner, set the bonds of all tht defendants at $500. All the white mer made bond and in default of bond tht negroes were placed in the county jai pending hearing today before Judge Watts. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
TRAIN BANDITS
 OVER S11,O0O WestbOund Sunset Express Robbed by Three Bandits
 Near Cline, Texas

San Antonio, Tex, December 30.--Ap- proximately 5000 in money and jewelry valued at $3000 was secured by the three men who robbed the passengers aboard two sleeping cars of the westbound Sun set Express on the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad. near Cline, Tex, early today, according to reports received by railroad officials here today. More than double that amount, however, was overlooked by the men in their hur- ried search of the cars, it is stated.
 The men boarded the train at Cline and after rousing the passengers from their berths and forcing them to hand over their valuables at the point of re- volvers, jumped from the train near Spof- ford and escaped Several posses were organized at Spofford but up to a late hour tonight had not found any trace of the men
 One woman, who did not quickly hand over her purse was struck over the head with a revolver by one of the men.
 Jose Martinez a wealthy resident of Durango, Mex, had in his state room, which the bandits overlooked, s15,000 and jewels of great value Martinez dis tributed sums of from s25 to $t50 to his less fortunate fellow passengers. Another passenger, woman, became hysterical when the robbers approached her berth and saved $185 which she had secreted under pillow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
WOULDPUT BOYSON
 STATE.SALT LANDS
Martin Urges Industrial School Students Be Used to
 Fence and Farm Them

Montgomery. December 30.-(Special) w. J. Martin. state land agent, in a re- port to the governor yesterday on the salt lands of the state, all of which lie in Clarke county, and comprise 3176 acres, recommended that number of the larger boys in the State Industrial school at East Lake be placed on these lands to fence and farm them.
 "The boys would be benefited personally, developed and built up physically. Many of them would see growing crops for the first time and would learn, while being educated and corrected, as the state is now undertaking to do, practical lessons in production, by the means of which they would become independent men and worthy citizens"
 MT. Martin declares that by the adop- ton of this plan the present heavy our den on the state, for the support of the in- stitution at East Lake, would be greatly lessened."
 The salt lands lie in Clarke county, and have been in possession of the state since 1873. having been granted to Alabama by an act of Congress. The lands are valu- able and, in the opinion of MT. Martin. should be cultivated by the boys upon whom the state has placed it's correcting hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
DAILY WILL MANAGE
 PROTECTIVE SERVICE
New Organization Will Furnish Watchmen for South High
 lands Residences

A new police organization to protect the residents of the South Highlands has been formed according to papers re- gently filed. The name of the new com pany is ''The Merchants Protective as- sociation," and James R. Daly. former city detective, is general manager.
 According to MT. Daly the aim of the organization is to furnish to residents of the South Highlands special detectives and watchmen service whenever needed A speciality will be made of guarding we'd dirgs and all large social functions.
 "Thcre Is a field for such an organiza- ton as the Merchants Protective associa- tion," said Manager Daly last night, "es- pecially in Birmingham with it's neces- sarily inadequate police protection for the residential sections.
 Tt is our intention to maintain spe- cia, watchmen service in the residential district south of Tenth avenue from Glen Iris to the Country club. The cost of the service will be nominal to the residents, and we have assurances of the success of our undertaking from the start.
 'Our orga ganization is not a private de- tee tive agency, although detective work will be done. It is a protective service to prevent crime"
 Offices for the firm will be open in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
JUDGE GREENE IS SLIGHTLY BETTE Hope Now Held Out for HI RecOvery-Has Worked
 Hard Lately

 There was slight change for better in the condition of Judge Samt E. Greene yesterday and last night a nouncement was made that hopes a entertained for his recovery. He is st in a critical condition, however. al physicians are continually at his oe side. There was universal regret q pressed all over the city yesterday Judge Greene's serious illness and his personal friends the news came 8 shock for to them Judge Greene Li seemed to enjoy vigorous health.
 However, for the past several wee Judge Greene has been ailing and the effort to complete the docket in Il criminal court for the recent term has held court carly and late, and d spite his physical condition has q tended to his Judicial duties Esp .cially during the closing days of t term were his duties trying. for bo be and Judge Fort endeavored to gil those confined in the county jail who cases were set on the docket and ot CTS recently confined a hearing befo the close of the term.
 His many friends hope that he Wi continue to improve and that he VI soon be restored to his accustom health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
JAIL AT CORDOVA
 CANNOT HOLD HIM

Deputy Tom F. Williamson returned to Birmingham yesterday afternoon from Cordova, in Walker county, without Earle owens, a prisoner he had been sent after Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff Walter K. McAdory. It appears that owens had a decided aversion to meet ing the deputy and had conveniently left the "calaboose" at Cordova prior to the arrival of Williamson
 Owens is alleged to have burglarized the residence of Mrs. Burrell, S14 First avenue, north, a few nights ago, and Monday a warrant charging grand lar ceny was sworn out against him before Judge H. B. Abernethy by Detectives Moser and Garner Tuesday it became known at the sheriff's office that Owens had been arrested and placed in jail at Cordova by the chief of police. As Deputy Williamson emerged from the train at Cordova Tuesday afternoon he was greeted by the chief of police, l who Williamson claims wears helmet | and carries a .44-calibre Colt in his belt. The chief said:
 Are you the deputy that wants this { 1 Reckon so," replied Williamson. l Wall, let's go get him. He's a sharp l feller, he is. He's a regular crook from
 the big cities, but we fellers from the
 country aint so slow-we caught him.
 Yeah. I left him a rttle more than half an hour ago. He tried one of his tricks
 on me. He said he was cold in the steel
 cage. Wall, he couldn't fool me. I let | him out of the cage and let him stay
 near the fireplace. but I locked all the
 doors and barred the windows so he
 couldn't get out City crooks can put nothing over on me-"
 | By this time Williamson and the chiei l had arrived at the calaboose and after painstakingly unlocking huge paddock l from the front door the chief opened the door and yelled:
 "Oh, you Early, come out. There's g deputy from Birmingham to take yor ! back to jail"
 There was no answer and the officers
 entered. They found everything in ordel | in the jail with the exception of a large hole in the back wall, large enough tt run street car through, which the un grateful Owens had kicked out in making
 his escape to parts unknown. R. F. l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
NEW C0MPA BUYS BIRMINGHAM HOTEL Will RenOvate and Return ish It-Price Paid Not
 Announced

Sale Of the Birmingham hotel, which has been in the bankruptcy court since October g. was effected yesterday by Juoge w. P. McCrossin, who was elected trustee by the creditors and who has been operating the hotel as a going con- cern during the bankruptcy proceedings The purchasers were the Birmingham Hotel company a new concern composed of J. Marvin Phillips, Jr., T. H Beasley, J. D. Evans and George Howell. The new ccmpeny proposes to renovate and refurnish the .hotel with modern equip ment and install every convenience for a family hostery.
 The price of the property was not dis closed yesterday, but 1t $ understood that the sale has been confirmed by Judge Alec c. Birch, special referee in bankruptcy. The real estate or building is not included. This is the second ho- tel that has been thrown into bank rlptcy during the past six months that has been operated and put on a business bssis by Judge McCrossin. the other be- ing the Metropolitan. It is considered by the officials tribute to his busi- ness ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
STEAMER NAVARRA
 STRUCK ON HEDGES

Yarmouth, N. S.. December So.-The steamer Navarro, St. John. N. B. vessel bound for France with supplies for the British army, struck on Holmes ledges, Tucket Island, in the Bay or Fundy. last night and probably will pc a total loss.
 heavy sea pounded the vessel hara on the rocks, which pierced the null. The government steamer Aberdeen ana tugs from Yarmouth are alongside, saving some of the cargo. The crew was still on board the ship early to- night. The Navarra registers 2S4S tons and was under charter to the British gov ernmeut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
CASHIER PLEADS GUILT

Charlottesville, Mo. December S0.-A. Tindale. former cashier of the Old Penn cot County bank, pleaded guilty tod to embezzlement of $442.00 in bank fun, Thomas l.. Ward. assistant cashier. plea ed guilty to receiving deposits after t bank was insolvent.
 Ward was sentenced to four years ir prisonment. but was paroled with conse of the prosecuting attorney. The tri judge gave Tindaie until January IS settle his affairs and then. it Is unds stood, he will be sentenced to six year Imprisonment.
 The county bank was closed June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
K. c. Michael

Funeral services over the remains of K c. Michael. aged 2s years, who died af th. residence of his mother Mrs George Beauford 1905 Hillman avenue, East Lake yesterday morning, will be conducted this
 mcrning at 10;3O o'clock from the prtvate cl,a rel of the $. w. Woodin Undertaking. co,npany. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery, q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Mahogany Typewriter Desk $2O

Choice of golden oak, mahogany or Early English Typewriter Desk for 1000. Five ply built up writing bed and panels Hardwood drawers fitted with removable partitions. The device for raising or lowering the Type writer is simple, no weight to be used tor counter balance. An improved sliding plat form for the machine permits it being re- moved with ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Samuel A. Ross

The remains of Samuel A. Ross, aged S1 yearsf who died under mysterious cir-' 3l years, who died under mysterious cir at the morgue of Shaw & Son pending funeral arrangements by relatives. The police. and Coroner Spain are still inves- Jtigating the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Albie c. Tucker

Mrs. Albie C. Tucker, aged 6S years, died last night at her late residence, 1909 North Eighteenth street She IS survived by two sons: A. w. Tucker and R. P. Tucker; one daughter. Miss Lola Tucker, and two sisters, Mrs. Leo sharp and Mrs Mary Jeans. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence to- morrow morning at Ii o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Mrs. Mary Jane Clifton

Mrs. Mary Jane Clifton, aged IS years died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 242S Birch street. The re- mains will be sent to Jasper today for interment by Lige Loy The deceased is survived by three children, " +. Clifton, D. o. Clifton and Mrs. R. A. Talbert, all of Birminghams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
b. H. Mullins

Clanton, December I.-(SpeciaI)--D. IF Mullins, aged 8 years died and was buried at Helena cemetery today. The decea sed was an old resident of Chiffon county, He served, with distinction during the civil war in the Confederate army.
 The deceased leaves widow and six grown children. four sons and two. daugh- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Mrs. Rosa J. Cherry

Dothan. December @.-(special. )T7Nrfs Rosa J. Cherry "A, member of one of the best known families in this section. and a pioneer resident of Dothan.i died at the home of her son. M. Cherry. in this city this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Mahogany Roll Top Desk $40

This desk size 32 by 60 can be had in ma hogany, Early English or golden oak finish. It is made with five ply built up qualtereed oak writing bed and panels. Hardwood drawers, built up bottoms, panelled at back. Double drawer in right for pigeon hole case. Has drawer with document boxes and private Iookpr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Mrs. Rocksanna Powell

Funeral services over the remains Of Mrs Rocksanna Powell. aged 70 years \ who died Monday, were conducted yester- day morning at the family residence, i4zS Avenue c. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. t-ss0..t .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Horses Sent to War Zone

Newport News va.. December 30.--The British steamer Anglo Californian sailed tonight for Avonmouth, Eng, with 916 horses for use by the allies in the Euro p<au war;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
Golden Oak Flat Top Desk $19

Desk size 42 by 32, sanitary base, brass leg mounts. Has five ply built up quartered oak writing bed and panels. Hard wood drawers fitted with removable partitions, built up drawer bottoms, paneled in back. Center drawer gives ample knee space and locks other drawers by trigger construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31

JOHNS Undertaking co. Phone loos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-31
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-24
DUTY or BRIDGEPoRT DEMOCRATS

DEMOCRATS Bridgeport need be reminded that
 seldom have they had the opportunity of voting such excellent regularly the conventions been unable bring upon efficiency probfy of the candidates by the Democracy
 Simeon E. Baldwin Sheriff Vo1mer, Congressman Dono- Lyman T. Tinger, George M Landers Albert Phillips Daniel A Dunn, Edward ah have done for the of through the Democratic named for office by the majority the party 10 the of all who believe the principles Democracy clean, honest, and efficient government.
 Locally the party named for George Kelly J. and Benjamin for Representa- Patrick H. probate the present incumbent Judge Edward fortunately renominated All worthy support united party corded them ungrudgngy. Beware of the masking Democrat who soics you to cut the ticket why should will find behind the request desire graify personal grudge With long pu strong pull, Bridgeport give they receive from honest Republicans dependents fine majority for their excellent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-24
AFRICAN EXPLORATION.

The first white man to explore the
 wild interior of Africa was Mungo Park, a Scotchman, who started on his expedition from the West Coast; in Gambia, 119 years ago to-day. Oct. 24, 1795. The brave Scotchman. then little more than a boy, was the son of a farmer in Selkirkshire, and went to Africa under the patronage of the African Socie ety, his main purpose be- ing to trace the source Of the River Niger. He returned December 22, 17e7, having fruitlessly faced great dangers The Lark Continent is no longer mystery, and railways and steamboats penetrate into it's. remot- est hinterlands, but when Mungo Park and his, two negroes set out on their perilous Journey it was a terra, ipcognita. Fatal diseases. terrific heat. savages with canntbal propen- stiles and ferocious animals guarded the AfTaca.n interior against the white
 man, and Park risked his life hun dred times before he returned to the coast. On a second expedition In 1905 he was not so fortunate. He had advanced far toward his goal when he was attacked by the natives, and while seeking to escape from them he was drowned in the Niger, near Broussa-