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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
ANNUAL MEET|NGO OF
HUMANE SOCIETY
Encouraging Reports Made
by Officers-Mrs. Wood
Again President

The annual meeting of the Birming-
ham Humane society and election of Off
GERS was held yesterday afternoon at
the headquarters in the city hall. The
meeting was we'll attended Mrs. w. n.
Wood, the president, was in the chair.
The reports of the officers We're very
gratifying. showing much progress dur
ing the past year in the work accom-
pished and the increased membership.
Mrs, Wood read her annual report
which showed much activity on the part
of the society and gave briefly the de-
tails of the several humane measures the
society has brought about. Funds are
badly needed to further the work, it is
stated, and an appeal Is made to the
public for assistance.
Mrs Woods report was in part as fol-
lows:
Detailed records of all reports are on
file at the office of the Birmingham HUI
name society, room IS, city hall. They
are too varied in their character to al
low sufficient space for further publica-
ton OF interesting facts
AT the request of our members Com
IllSSlOHeI "A. ~. Lame CAUSED LHe dtteIl-
tion of all merchants dealing in tobacco
and cigarettes to be referred to the law
prohibiting the sale of same to children,
as such law is to be enforced.
This society has assisted in improv-
ing the geological park by money dona-
ton towards the building of the bear
pen, ano placing receptacles in a few
cages for supplying water for animals
confined therein Under the present eff
Client management the sanitary conditions
are very encouraging.
'"rhe humane society purchased 100 har-
ness pads for free distribution to drivers
financially unable to provide proper pads
for the comfort of their animals. These
pads have nearly all been given away
to the grateful drivers of all kinds of
teams.
Our officer has destroyed 252 animals.
This has been considerable expense to
us in many ways and we think people
should be willing to pay the very small
price that should be charged for destroy
ing their undesirable dogs and cats. We
often use chloroform for small animals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
LOVCmdn ;i6ii an Joseph. jii;ij & ;$SLiOiicb 81

The destruction of 1s1 dogs and cats even
much time. Our officer has instructions
to destroy the animal complained OF
when advisable to do so
"A sign to prevent cruelty to animals
is ready to be placed at the foot of South
Twentieth street hill, warning drivers
not to drive their animals up or down
this steep hill of slippery paving but to
drive around when possible.
I'VE have secured attractive humane
society badges to be carried or worn by
members.
I'VE hope our friends will continue to
contribute towards our work and our
building fund for an animal rescue
league. We also feel that in our foui
years experience in this city we have
deserved the support of all interested il
the prevention of cruelty to our helpless
children and the dumb animals Respect
fully, MRS. w. N. WOOD, Pres"
The report of Humane Officer r. G
Patton was = follows; Complaints inves-
tigated during the year 1913, S4s; children
and infant cases Investigated and caret
for, 10; cases referred to the juvenile
court and cared for, 21; cases referred tc
Associated Charities, 49, cases committed
to hospital for attention, 4; cases re.
ferred to health department, 4 feeble
minded boy removed from Jail and SEN
to almshouse, 1; infant boy deserted by
father removed to Salvation Army
home, l.. @
Warnings issued, 316: arrests. IS; con
victions, 66; animals injured and diseased
humanely destroyed: Horses, IL; mules
21; cows, 8; calves, 8; dogs, III; puppies
chloroformed As; total 252. Mules at worl
inspected, S53. -3
The report of the treasurer showed
working balance of $3.50. 10. Following th
reports of the officers an election wa
held resulting In the reelection of near
ly all the old officers and directors. Th
officers-e electyar Mrs. w N. Wood. pres
ident Mrs Charles Whelan. first vic
president; w. N. Wood, secretary; Mis-
Nellie Castleman. recording secretary
Mrs. Fred B. Dodge. second vice presi
| dent; Mrs. w. s. Lowell. third vice presi
| dent AL C. CARRIER. treasurer.
Directors: Maj. e. M. Tutwiler, Dr.
J. H. Phillips. Eugene Fies, j. d. La
| them, w. o. Lanning, II. ]. Smith, F'ranl
p. Glass. Judge A. 0. Lane. Frank Fl
Gafford, r. T. Ashford. Walter Met
! calf, II. E. Shropshire, Jr.. William Ryan
r. c. Sligh, James J. Smith, Rabbi Morri
Newfield, Father Benedict .Bellama, Sam
uel Ullman, DIR. II. A. Ellxourie, Isidor
Shapiro. Charles H. Mandy, Miss Ethe
Armes, Miss Myrtle Miles. Mrs. B. I.
Guice Mrs II. A. Shape. Mrs. d. A
Echols Mrs. Nixon Norris, Miss A. G
Ruter, Miss Jessie M. Ruter, Mrs. A. F
e. Hutchinson and Miss Ella Hubbard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
POLL TAX RECEIPTS
LESS THAN LAST YEAR

The payment of poll taxes took a
little squirt yesterday but the total
amount as compared with last year is
still behind. Tax Collector Phil Bowers
urges the prospective voters to attend
to this matter at once and avoid the
rush of the last few days previous ro
the closing of the tax books for the
year. A failure to pay poll tax at this
time will debar anyone from voting
in any election, state county or mu-
nicipal that may be held this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
City Warden Says He Has
Received Many Appeals
for Aid
ATLANTA SHOCKED BY
AZ HOMICIDES A YEAR
Chief of Police Compliments Force
on Work in Exterminating Vice.
Wants to Keep His Squad
on Duty

Atlanta, January s.-(Special)-If At
ianta has had less crime during 1913 than
In the year previous, the city has had
more poverty, according to the statement
of City Warden Thomas Evans.
Wsrden Evans declares that notwith-
stsnding the milder weather of 1913 he
had greater demands than ever upon his
has just closed, and he attributes it to
the increase in population. There were
<7s2 calls for relief on account of sever
weather and 1886 orders We're issued for
food to help families in distress. This is
an increase of something like Is per
sued TO transport eSs persons to other
points.
Crime Decreases
While these conditions prevailed as to
poverty, Chief of Police James l.. Beay-
ers and Recorder Nash Broyles are con-
graduating themselves upon the decrease
Of orime in the city. Although it is a
decrease, a record of q homicdes in At
lanta during the year is considered some
what shocking, and Atlanta still stands
way up toward the head Of the list Of the
cities for crimes of violence
The recorder and the chief attribute
the dcrease as compared with 1912, to
the incessant war that has been made
on the pistol "toters." Likewise they
think the constant struggle against the
blind tigers has had something to do
with it, for the recorder asserts that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Why Congress Is
Unable to Act on
All Bills Presented

Washington, January 6.-Ihe almost i'm
possible task that would confront Con-
gress should it attempt to act upon all
the bills that come before 1t is shown
by the records in the clerks Offices OF
the two houses since last April.
In the House, 11,26S bills already have
been introduced. While in the Senate the
bills number 3S74. With the exception OF
a few measures that have been passed.
ell these bills are technically now be-
fore Congress.
Their numbers will be augmented sud
denly by thousands. 1t is expected, be-
fore the current session ends next sum-
roer.
The number of bills passed at a session
seldom exceeds 500 including special bills
of a local character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
FRONT OF STORE is
BLOWN OUT BY BOMB

Rochester, N. Y, January 6.-The
front of a building on North street, in
which C. Cappellino conducts a private
bank, was blown out by a bomb ex-
plosion at 3 o'clock this morning. No
one was injured. Black hand members
attempted to blow up Cappellinos bank
last March,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
To Fight Boil Weevil

Eufaula, January 6.--tSpecial.)-Th
fight against the boil weevil which is
expected shortly in Barbour county, will
be started in earnest this month. w. II.
Treat, special agent OF the United
States department Of agriculture, will
give illustrated lectures on January u
ond IS at Clio, while arrangements are
also being made by fc. Lingo, county
farm demonstration agent, for engage
ments at Clayton and E,pfaula also Mr..
Treat will endeavor to show the farmers
of the county how to organize their fight
a eainst the weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Go Armed Against
Stomach Trouble
A Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet Carried in
Your Purse or Vest Pocket VIII
Enable You to Always Keep
Your stomach in Line

Don't let all sorts of stomach troubles,
dyspepsia. gastritis, mal-nutrition, dys-
entery and vertigo make life a constant
torture and an ultimate failure. The man
who is going to succeed today must have
his body, as well as his mind, in perfect
working order. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are a necessity to the man who would
always have his body in subjection to HIS
will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Paris Plunged Into
Darkness When Big
Cable Breaks in Two

Paris, January 6-The center of Paris
tonight was plunged into darkness by the
breaking of an electric cable. Restau-
rants and cafes were crowded and can
dies were lighted and stuck into bottles
and other receptacles. There was a bad
tangle of vehicles In many of the streets
Owing to the failure of the current. the
subway suspended operations for con-
siderable time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
VI Eat When l VIII, What ] Want BE-
cause After Each Meal I Take n
Little Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
lorss

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets furnish just
those elements-pepsin and other ingred-
tents-that the normal stomach secrete.,
for the digestion of food One or two of
these tablets will completely digest the
heartiest meal without anyNaid from the
stomach. At the same time they tone up
and invigorate the enfeebled stomach so
that it is soon in a healthy condition
again.
Prudent men always have a box of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets on hand They
make digestion certain no matter what
or how much is eaten. Don't think be-
cause your stomach is usually all right
that you don't need them. The policeman
carries a revolver not because he needs
It all the time, but because when he
does need 1t, he needs it right then. When
you want relief from indigestion, you
want relief at once. Be armed against
stomach troubles with box of Stuart 6
Dyspepsia Tablets, so cents at any drug
store. Successfully men everywhere in
dorse them and rely upon them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Man 6 Feet, 8 Inches,
In Height Dies at
Age Of Seventy-Five

Aurora. ILL.,, January 6.-Hamilton'
Cherry, who was feet6 inches in
height. died yesterday near here, aged
70 years. Cherry was of ordinary height
until so years old when he. began TO
grow. He came from a family of giants.
every member being more than s feet,
inches tall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
GOVERNMENT MAY
BUY BULL RUN

Washington, January 6.-Plans for
the government to buy the Bull Run
Battlefield and make of 1t national
park are Endorsed in a report by a
board of army Officers presented to
Secretary Garrison today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Big Loan Approved

Athens Greece, January 6.-The Greek
Chamber of Deputies today approved the
bill approved by the Greek government
for the issue of a loan of s100, 100000 re-
deemable in so years. Tt will bear per
cent interest. The minimum price of
issue is S7&.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Golden OQkROll Top Desk $43

Although the top of this desk measures only
% by 32 inches, the Desk has very massive ap-
pearance. 1t is heavily constructed, brass sockets
on drawers, four pigeon holes, scoop and private
lock box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Would Keep Vice Squad

The chief is making an effort to pre-
serve his vice squad which council is
threatening to return to uniforms.
There are instances which indicate that
either more policemen are needed in At
lanta, or greater diligence is needed on
tn part of the presnt force. The reports
naturally say nothing about the sins of
omission. Many automobile owners have
recently complained of the loss OF their
tires which thieves do not hesitate to
take off their running boards right under
the brightest electric lights Several cases
of this kind have-happened right in front
of the theatres.
A few nights ago an automobile owner
had a tire stolen from his car in front
of the Atlanta theatre. The two police
men on the beat were inside watching
the show and when the matter was re-
ported TO them, declined to take state
ment of the case for investigation. refer
ring the owner to the detective depart
ment. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07

whisky peddlers had little employment
and no rest during 1918, as the war
against them was never slackened and
fully 90 per cent of those caught were
convicted and given the limit of the
law.
The chief compliments the depart
ment upon the work done in extermi- =
mating vice" In Atlanta. There are no
more disorderly houses, he states, and
whenever one is discovered, those re-
sponsible for it are whisked into court
and put under heavy bonds. The chief s
report shows decrease of TIT in the
total number of arrests-17, ,O22-as
compared with 1912.
The chief calls attention to the fact
that 226 persons were arrested for car
rying concealed weapons, and convic-
ton was secured in almost all of the
cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Mahogany Roll Top Desk SIS
Golden Oak Roll Top Desk $40

This sanitary Desk IS made with 5-pIy built
up writing bed of quartered oak. Has hardwood
drawers and top measures 60 by 30 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
An Opportunity in
Office Chairs

Golden CHARTERED Oak Rotary Chair Sc 90
with saddle seat u
Arm Chair to SA.75
match ~ Il
matey Typewriter Chair to $50
Golden Oak Rotary Chair with genuine Spanish
leather upholstered over $1A75
cane seat III
Arm Chair to match 8.75, Typewriter Chair to
match 900, Solid Mahogany Rotary S1IO0
Senate Chair LIZ
Arm Chair to match 1900, Typewriter 81 I 80
Chair to match Ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Here Is A Very Brief List of Some Equipment
Which Business Men Can Take A Special Intere
A Splendid Group of
Typewriter Desks

One OF these Desks is of Golden 9nartered oak,
sanitary double pedestals, top measures 30 inches
by 81 inches, with 20 inch carriage and SD - SO
stationery drawer. Price OA
smaller desk that measures IS by - inches,
of chartered oak, sanitary. 2S-incI SsDD5Q
carriage and brass sockets is priced AC
Office Tables in every size and finish SQE 90
are priced from 375 to Oh
Card Index Cabinets in all finishes for ST A 90
all purposes 275 to LIZ
Letter and Document and Card Index Sectional
Files in metal and wood to meet all re- SOA.50
quirements from 150 to of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
THORSbY SWEPT
BY $4,000 FIRE
Business Section of City
Practically Wiped Out
Early Yesterday

Thorsbury. January 6.-(Speeial)
Fire practically wiped out the business
section of this city early this morn
ing, destroying 12 buildings and en-
failing a loss of approximately $4,000.
At 1:30 o'clock this morning the fire
was discovered in the building oceu-
pied by A. NJ. Johnson & Co. Despite
the early alarm. the blaze rapidly
gained headway and before strong
wind spread rapidly until two entire
blocks of buildings were destroyed.
The principal losses fell on 4. NJ.
Johnson & Co. grocers; the Cox Gro
Gerry company, p. c. Smith, the Rob-
ertson Feed company. A X. Horn.
druggist; the Pyron Grocery company,
J. J. Stanley, clothing merchant; Biec
& Billingsley, J. r. Parnell & Co, J. l..
Foss & Son and some several retail
dealers.
Two churches which were in danger
We're saved by smothering large burn
ing shingles falling upon their roofs.
Thorsby institute and the Congrega-
tiona1 church We're also saved with but
little damage. The cause of the fire
thus far has not been ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-07
Golden Oak Flat Top Desk $3S
Mahogany Flat Top Desk $35

Top measures 80 inches by 81 inches, has 5-ply
built up writing bed, large center drawer under
writing bed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-12
RECREATION NOTES

The sixteenth Of August will be OBJ
served on the playground on Satur-
day in the form OF a flag party for all
the children. The cost OF refresh
menis will be three cents. which is TO
be brought on Friday.
II the girls and boys who won the
athletic tests wish their badges now.
they are asked TO bring fifteen cents
to Miss Vossler. not later than Friday
afternoon.
The league game for tomorrow be
tween the All-Stars and the AlllGi-
ants will be called at $50. Captains
please notify teams.
Another tennis tournament for boys
is being started Any one interested
in joining this kindly notify Guy Har-
mon OF sign on the list on the Y. NJ.
c. A. bulletin board. II every mem
Der who enters wishes to pay TWEEN
ty-hve cents. a trophy cup will be pur
chased and given to the winner.
Please indicate in signing whether OF
not you care about such a plan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-12

A. C. HoUeHToN DEAD
Injuries Received in Auto Accident
Prove Fatal

Albert Charles Houghton, one of
the leading citizens of northern Berk
shire and first mayor of the city of
North Adams. died yesterday after
noon at his home on Church street
shortly after o'clock. He had not
been in good health for the past few
years but appeared to be in no dan
ger of death until after the automO-
bile accident in which he figured on
August ! when his youngest daughter
Miss Mary Houghton, and Mrs. Rob
ert Hutton lost their lives. Since that
time he had failed steadily and for
the past few days it was known that
his death was only matter of time.
ell suffered considerably from shock
following the accident adm despite all
efforts to revive him, he failed rapid
ly unit he died. In the accident he
sustained only comparatively slight
injuries consisting mainly of frac-
ture of the wrist and bruises. The
accident, which was the indirect
cause of his death, occurred at Pow
nal, VT, when his automobile rolled
down a steep embankment and set
tied in a pasture about so feet below,
the highway On the day following
the accident, John Wisders, chauf-
feur of the Inflated car, committed
suicide, and this too greatly distress
ed him.
Mr.. Houghton was born in STAN.
ford, Vt, April 10, 1914, and was the
son of farmer He lived in his ma
tive town until 1869 when he went to
North Adams and engaged in manu-
featuring on small scale in Hough-
tonville His first big venture was in
1871 when with Arthur A. Smith,
Chester Bailey and William w. Gal.
lup, he bought the Beaver mill prop
erty of the late S. w. Brayton. In
the same year he became identified
with the late oliver, John f. and Har
vey Arnold in the conduct of the Ar
mold print works and the cotton mill
in North Pownal. Vt. He had since
been connected with this latter insti-
tuition which is one of the largest of
its kind in the world. He had during
his long career been identified with
the banking institutions of North Ad-
ans and was for many years presi
dent of the North Adams savings
bank
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-12
FEDERAL FORCES
HAVE EVACUATED
MEXICO CITY
Provisional President Carbaj-
al or for Vera Cruz
ANOTHER REVOLUTION DUE
Villas Refusal to March His Troops
South Portcnds More Trouble
in Northern States
ANOTHER REVOLUTION DUE

Washington, Aug. 12.-Consul Sill
man at Satillo has reported to the
state department that Gen Carranza
had been advised that Mexico City
was evacuated by the federals yester-
day. 1t was understood, the dispatch
said. that Provisional President Car
bajal left for Vera Cruz as the evacu
alton began.
The federal troops evacuated the
capital leaving the city in charge OF
municipal police. who by agreement
were to be regarded as neutral The
federals withdrew from the city to a
nearby point. there to watt an an
nouncement of amnesty from Gen.
Carranza. Should guarantees be re-
fused, officials in Washington do not
doubt that a counter revolution will
be set in motion Immediately.
With the entry of constitutionalist
forces in Mexico City the question of
recognition for the new government
viii confront Washington There is
every reason to believe that recogni-
tion will be withheld until there is
an election or political convention at
which some expression of the attitude
OF The people toward the new govern
ment can be obtained. Disquieting
advices are again coming from reh-
able sources that Gen. Villa VIII not
march south with his men as ordered
by Carranza, but will remain in the
north and demand convention of
representatives of the army as agre-
ed to in the Toreon conference
Should this be refused by Carranza. a
nov revolution in the north would
not be surprising to many high Off
Gals In Washington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-12
MANCHESTER CENTER
Irs. J. 5. Batcheldor is seriously

Mrs. J. S. Batchelder is seriously
i'll.
Miss Helen Bowen is visiting
friends in Hoosick.
Mrs. Frank Benedict OF East Dorset
was in town Tuesday.
Mildred Crissey spent Sunday with
her mother in Arlington.
Mrs. Perry is spending a few days
with her son in North Dorset.
r. T. hedges is IN town in the in.
terest Of the Rutland Evening News
W. IL. Roberts, who was in New
York city recently, returned Monday
Herbert Aldrich of Bennington Wis
tied friends in Manchester last Sun
day.
Miss Hattie Carver Of Boston was
guest of Marson c. Dotsford. sun.
day.
Mrs. Ellen Roberts of Rutland was
a recent guest of her son, w. II. Rob
erts.
John Gllfether of Wardsboro was
recent guest OF his uncle. John Gil
fether.
Mrs. Mary Kent. who has been Wis
iting in Sunderland returned Satur.
day evening.
The Misses Surgeons of Troy have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Charbonneau.
Mr. Ford OF Colgate university VIII
preach in the Baptist church next
Sunday morning.
Miss Ethel Derby and Winnie
Brush will spend Thursday and Fri
day in Bennington.
Miss Bernice Humphrey of Rut-
land was recent guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Brewster.
Mrs. Sarah Harris. who has been
visiting friends In Rochester and Uti-
ca. n. Y. returned Thursday.
Norman and Howard Marsdcn. who
have been visiting in Utica, N. Y, re-
turned home Monday evening.
Alton Morehouso of Troy is in town
called here by the death of his moth.
crin-law, Mrs. Nora l.. Sissions
Miss Mary Scott OF Bennington,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs
Clarence Curtis, returned TO her
home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Roberts viii
leave some time this week for the
Adirondacks. where they will spend
thei- vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William SESSIONS 9nd
son. Hugh, of Oneonta, n. Y, are in
town, called her by the illness and
death OF Mrs. Sission's mother.
St Margaret's Guild will hold their
summer sale Of fancy and useful ar
ticles: also. ice cream. cake. and can
dy. on the lawn at the rcctory. this
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. G. II. Sessions, wife of Capt.
G. II. Sessions, died at her home
Tuesday. after several weeks illness.
Mrs SESSIONS was a member of tho
Baptis; church and president Of Skir-
ner w. II. c.