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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-19
ODDITIES IN
TODAY'S NEWS
City, In Two states. Put In Two Federal
Reserve Districts.

HeserNe UIstrlcts.
BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., May 19.-The
city of Bristol, which is evenly di-
vlded by the state lines, has been
placed in two federal reserve bank
districts. The Tennessee half of the
city goes under the Atlanta reserve
bank, while the Virginia half goes I'M
der the Richmond bank. The Bristol
Tenn, banks asked to be placed in the
Richmond district. but the request
was denied. Bristol is said to be the
only city in the United States that is
similarly situated with reference to
the reserve banks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-19

little water In this way on account
of the high mountains which form
an almost unbroken barrier along its
eastern shores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
SHRINERS ATTEND
 BIG MEETING

Knoxville Tenn. April s.-More than 100 east Tennessee Nobles of the Mys- tic shrine went to Chattanooga. to- night by special train to attend a meet ing Of Alhambra temple, the jurisdic- ton of which covers all of east Ten nessee. An injunction which has been secured early in the day by Chatta- nooga Shriners to prevent the holding of the night meeting was withdrawn and the business of the meeting pro ceeded with a full list of officers headed by Dr. W. s. Nash of Knoxville as illustrious potentate was elected and installed by Past Imperial Potentate Mellish of Cincinnati. The first act of the new potentate of Alhambra was to reinstate Alhambra patrol of Knoxville and take steps toward it's visit to At lanta for the annual gathering of the Shfinefs. II was also voted to present to the imperial counsel request that Knoxville be made the official head quarters of Alhambra temple. large majority ot Alhambra's members re- side in upper east Tennessee hence the movement to change the headquarters and the. opposition of Chattanooga Shriners to such a step
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
HOW BALZAC BECAME
 BELIEVER IN HYPNOTISM

Some interesting remarks of Balzac on hypnotism are quoted in the Revue oes Denx Mondes He said.
 "I was staying at country house and had expressed some skeptieism IS to the achievements of hypnotists, whcn doctor offered to give me n demon stration of his powers. He put a lady 70 sleep who happened Co he staying in the house, and she then answered all he questions as if she had been awake She recognized us without opening her eyes, told me what cards thev were held before her and even named those had in my pocket. I asked her to tell me what was happening at that par tioular moment in the house of one of my friends at Paris. She replied that there were an unusual number of persons collected there and gave all their names
 Among the names she gave was one of a person little known to my friend and I thought she had made a mistake 1 told her so, and she seemed annoyed but went on to say that the company present in the house had assembled tl ask the hand of my friends daughter in marriage, and that the stranger as suitor for the girls hand, and with him had come his relations. Being wholly ignorant that such an affair was on the tapis. l congratulated my self on havin exposed the claims of hypnotism. However I took my way 10 Paris and was astonished beyond meas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

idea, which prompted Horace to flee the popuous Rome to the simplicity of his Sabine farm. seems especially strong to- day, when numbers are being used ID physically and mentally by the stress of city life. there Is noticeable. too a more modern idea. Prevention, which mas be- come the watchword in medicine and so- cial welfare work, is also in the minds of many who to keep themselves fit have turned to country life pursuits. And as preventive treatment, what .s here meant as the humber forms of country life activities. available particularly to those of modest means who will intrust to no gardener or horticulturist or land scape artist the tasks which they them selves can do. with the assurance of gaining thereby health and peace or mind.
 The preventive idea is the modern, helpful view Let the city dweller or worker bear that in mind, and go to the soil before he has to. Even temporary return to nature gives comfort and re- lief 10 broken man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

The man who has given YEARS OF SERVICE AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to the agricultural advancement of the State:
 Who served FOUR YEARS, without remuneration, as State President of the Cotton Associa- tion;
 Who, at his own expense. intro duced into the State the WILL |LIAMSON CORN METHOD, inaugurated and conducted campaign in its interest. and who BROUGHT MIR. WILLIAM SON, its author, to Alabama, and with him TOURED THE STATE;
 Who has introduced into Ala bama delightful vegetables and WINTER CANTALOUPES, products adapted to our soil and climate, but which HAD ES- CAPPED the attention of depart ments of agriculture.
 The proper development of the agricultural resources of Alaba- ma is of PARAMOUNT import ance, NECESSARY to the pros perity and welfare of the State and it's upbuilding. The State NEEDS as it's Commissioner of Agriculture one who has shown a DESIRE for that development and the ABILITY to accomplish it.
 His candidacy is based on his own FITNESS, NOT on the UNI FITNESS of his opponents.
 MT. Seymour's candidacy is commend ed by leading farmers. merchants and bankers throughout the state as thnt of the man who. as commissioner of agriculture. can best subserve the best intereVts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
CURE FROM THE SOIL
Healing Influence Over Body and Mind
 Known From Earliest Tines

From time immemorial men have known the virtues of the soil in healing those whose minds or body has suffered from ills which are inevitable in crowded cities In mythology the idea was firmly crys- tallized In the old legend of him who was rendered all but invulnerable by the re- viving power of mother earth says the New York Post Thrown to the ground in any contest, he arose each time stronger than before. Which means that return. If only temporary. to the nat ural life from which civilization tends to mean man is like a return to the we'll with an empty pitcher. That this is realized now as rarely before is amply proved by the present anxiety on eveys hand to get the most possible of coun- try life. Who does not know people who openly boast that they have thrown physie to the dogs since they began to work in some fashion on little plot of ground, however, small somewhere in the country?
 And if the recrudeseene of this old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Minority Report of the January, 1913, Grand Jury of the Criminal Court of Jefferson
 County, Alabama

gro THE HONORABLE WILLIAM E. FORT Senor Judge of the Criminal Court of Jefferson County Ala We the undersigned members of the January 193 term of grand jury of Jefferson county desire following minority report:
 We feel to be duty call the courts attention to the that Teck Duncan has made startling disclosures before this grand jury duplicating Sheriff Walter K. McAdory as be- ing accessory after the fact the Felix J Ear and Chief Deputy Sheriff Walter L. Metca and Henry Cole another deputy sheriff. being principals with Duncan in the commission of that crime.
 ssFrom other evidence outside of Duncan's testimony whNh strongly coroborates Dncans statement we believe only Walter L. Mecalfe and Henry Cole were in the conspiracy kill Felix J. Elard but shows also Sheriff Nc Adory being party aiding shielding and protecting his deputies Metcae and Cole from prosecution after knowing of their guilty participation with Duncan in kill ing Felix J. Elard.
 Under the strong evidence produced before this grand jury the details of which do menton opinion Wal L. Metcafe should have been indicted principal ac cessory before the fact to the murder of Felix J. Eard and Sheriff Walter McAdoy should have been indicted for aid ng shielding and protecting from arrest and punishment Henry and Walter L. Metcae after knowing that they were coconspraors with Tec Duncan the Ear In justice ourselves respectfully submit this report
 .s(Signed) JOHN T. CROWLEY
 l(Signed) J. B. VANDEGRIFT
 (Signed) c. w. NORRELI4
 (Signed) SAMUEL J. CROCKER,
 lSigned) ROBERT J. RUSSELL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Good Reason, Too

Y run III 61Is.
 At Christmas the children of certain procincial school tried to collect money by going from h3dse to house singing carols ana snatehes of hymns. Many complaints reached the rector's ears of bands of youngsters scampering through the frs verse of While Shepherds Watched" and then violently ringing the doorhell So he instituted inqui.tcs on the neNt occasion he vis- itcd the school
 "Why Is it he asked, that. in- stead of singing the hymn in a rever- ent way. you seamper through one verse and then ring the bell2H
 Science feigned for short time Then a shrill voice from a small boy at the bach of the room was heard in explanation:
 Please sir it's cause they always lets the dog loose at the second verse" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

ore when I reached my friends house to find that the lady's statements were absolutely true and that the marriage had just been settled.
 since then I have become a con- Vinced hvpnotist and have arrived at some eminenee Tn the art. Few can re- sist the spell I try to put upon them. and I can make them disclose their most secret thoughts. l can ever work at distance and by the force of SUE Sestion can compel a friend of mine living in England to think of me at any tune I choose to select l write down the date In my diary and have never Tailed to receive letter from him written at the time when l exercised my will power over him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Certainly Not Napoleon

\ cahiret minister was talking re- gently about a certain measure he in tends to force through Parliament in spite of the strong opposition that Is arrayed against Jim.
 "You really ought to drop it." a friend urged him; 'if you persist you'll only raise a lot of trouble and you will almost surely be defeated. You'll meet your Waterloo over this bill"
 "My dear fellow" replied the min ister. wien l meet my Waterloo my names g,.ng to be Wellington.H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Why the Sheriff's Office Is Fighting Heflin for Solicitor

Sheriff McAdory and his chief deputy Metca doing all in their power to defeat reelection solicitor of this county
 have incurred their undying hatred because no exception of their cases but the discharge duty solicitor sought to bring to the bar of justice these men for the part believed they took the murder of Felix Ellard.
 ard had published in the newspapers that the sherffs office protecting blind tiger at Lewisburg and he had called the mpeach the sheriff. few thereafter Eard shot to death from the roadside driving home in his buggy
 These men, who my bitter enemies were once my friends They want to of the solicitors office for other than because have dared prosecute for crime of which from the evidence believed them guilty Instead of helping to strengthen the of law enforce men Jefferson county they have tried weaken impair It. Surrounded have been by authority who believe committed crimes themselves and shielded criminals have been handicapped and seriously hndered bringing the guilty to trial and securing convictions But have the con- counes of the fact that have kept the aprosecued all alike the big criminals well the small help God shall continue long am solicitor my duty it, playing favores but hewng the line of my official duty as God gives me the power to it.
 Read below the minority report of the grand jury which Investigated the murder of Felix J. Eard
 H. P. HEFIIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Believe Detectives Mistaken

Altoona, Pa, April 3.-The police here are of the opinion that detectives made a mistake in bringing N II. Wilson from Wheeling, w. Va, on the suppostion that he is the man who robbed the Union bank here March g and shot the cashier ano a patron. Two bank clerks think the man under arrest is the same person who pointed a gun at them, but a Wheel ing newspaper has wi, es that the police of that city have found that Wilson has not been away from Wheeling since the latter part of February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Jury Disagrees

Houghton. Mich. April S.-The jury in the case of John 10th, a copper mine striker, being tried at L'Anse on a charge of having attempted to murder Guy Will kins, a mine clerk. October 6. 1913, re- ported disagreement late today. Wilkins identified 10th as his assailant. but wit nesses swore that 10th was at a meeting in Calumet at the time the shooting is alleged to have taken place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

British Covenanters. Resolutions were adopted at a meeting pleiging British convenanters to do all in their power to prevent the establishment of home rule in Ireland without the sanction of the nation and the support of Ulster. Sir Edward Carson, a speaker, said the gov ernment either would have to exclude Ulster or make up it's mind that it would have bloodshed and coercion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

the federals So complete as to be almost unbelievable.
 Villas early estimate of his losses was Joo killed and 1500 wounded.
 Streets Deserted
 The streets here today were almost de- serted, and while automobilists coming from the American side were superficially searched for weapons, the restriction which compelled all to make a detour around the home of General Carranza was removed. The precaution had been taken by Mayor Padres on the possibility of some fanatic assauting the chief.
 Saloons and resorts generally were re- opened today
 The news came too late last night for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Prince Inspects Army

Santiago, Chile, April S.-Prince Henry of Prussia, accompanied by Ramon Bar ros Luco, President of Chile. today in- spected P corps of the Chilean army in the presence of 5000 spectators. Prince Henry was the recipient of popular ovation by the masses. Prince and Prin- cess Henry will go to Valparaiso tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Summer Home Burned

New York, April 3.-The summer homo of Mrs. Jessica Taylor, daughter of the late James R. Keene, at Cedarhurst. Long Island, was destroyed by fire tonight at loss estimated at $s50.0o0. The resi- dence was under lease by Jason Waters a Wall street broker. Mrs. Waters and the servants in the house when the fire broke out, escaped unhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
MANY PARCEL POST PACKAGES STOLEN Valued at S5000-Three Men Are Arrested in
 Buffalo

Buffalo, \. Y.. April S.-Thefts qf par eel post packages valuad at s5OoS were disclosed after the arrest of three men here tonight The prosrietors of, mail eroer house, which was the principal loser, claim their loss during the last sear will reach S15,00O.
 The men arrested were Paul Miller. em- IIoyed at a postoffice substation; Bert Wilson, street car conductor, and Ed ward Harrington, carpenter. Miller, the loiiee say. admits the theft of jewelry worth s50Oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Maas to Take Part

Laredo Tex. April 3.-Gen. Joaquin Maas. with federal endorsements pro- ceedinr to the aid of General velasco at Torreon. was at Hipolito, about 200 miles east of Torreon, late last night according 'o a dispatch made public by Mexican Consul Bravo here tonight. The dispatch informed the consul that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Missionaries Threatened

Picking, April 3.-All the missionaries In the vicinity of Sian-Fu province of Shensi have been ordered to take refuge in Sian Flu. as brigands have invaded the nearby plains and now are within 20 miles of the city A government force from the prov ince of Shansi is proceeding to the af- fected district to relieve the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
IneffiCienCv
 Shown Up.

the prejudice of people makeup his deficiencies i trying tesmih the character Sheriff McAoy Chief in in daily papers In publishing articles "Why the sheiff charges that brought Chief he the o Criminal Alabama, men who nod high judicial positions and who looked by all classes this Judges Fort and Greene Mr. efn had and MT January % M o the trmn eo" but wanting to make up for his own de handand the Court Judges Fort and Greene rendered the following decision the of The State of Aataw Walter Metlfe with der of Felix Ellad Iewsbug:
 opinion except testimony Duncan consistent with the of
 
 'n addition o with the defendant of defendants testimony him his muhlr has been impacled known
 First by of d crine involving hlitule
 from of estmo in his trial and
 proof notiouy dcharaaer orruhan veacfy
 We believe the d due of a the idncew the dan guilty
 in years of the employ of C. Hewitt for four afterwards win Wmte Thomas three then for thirteen with andl Hardware the in bucket other questionable places than office member
  from o present o
 accessory fact request for jury being willing have Criminal Assistance acquitted shown aooVe made no oVeS " Solicitor en or any one else for n willing f conduct office will hvorab o His conduct i murder be remembered the and jury and those the day he argued the His personal ontHt that Solicitor County as large Jefferson His statement to the errrsie and his presentation of the demonstrated he himself adjourned for his recovery
 perform the of neGcony and also apprehension that this nef0ncy would become notoousy public
 willing my be compared that sc prejudice
 L METoA1EEr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
A Triumph of Peace

From the Lou'syille Gourier-JournaL
 Peace aiath her victories
 How now?"
 "Instead of wanting a cannon for the public square, one town has asked for a discarded nudscow from the Panama canal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Some Rider

Recruiting Officer-rm afraid you ar. not heavy enough for a cavalryman. We want men who can ride over everything whenever necessary.
 Applicant--That's all right, Cap. I've been New York chauffeur for seven years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

Maas would proceed immediately to Torreon from which city he promised to report today. At late hour to- night II is stated nothins lurthtr had lfe'1i heard from him
 Mexican federal officials at Nuevo Laredo and the consul here 10th ae- clarc that they have not been infromed officially of the fall of Torreon ar profess tu be incredulous of reports that the city has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Carranza Congratulated

Juarez. April 3.-General Carranza today received congratulations from all parts of the United States and Europe on the fall of Torreon. He wired this message to General Villa:
 "I have received the message in which you communicate to me the cap ture of rorreon. from where the rem nant of the defeated federal garrison left under cover of darkness.
 T heartily congratulate you and your officers and soldiers for your persistent courage in the II days of battle which brought. as the result, the capture of this great federal strong hold I lament deeply the loss of so many of our valiant comrades. This brilliant triumph brings nearer the def mite accomplishment of our cause with which we shall erase the stain that any army of traitors and assassins has clst upon the honor of our country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
JUAREZ CALM AFTER
 CELEBRATION OVER
 VICTORY OF TORREON

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Deny T'ofreon Taken

the news as a fabrication. Both Min ister of War Blanquet and Minister of the Interior Ignacio Alcocer main tained that the government was giving itself no concern about the immediate safety of Torreon, although admitting they had had no direct communication with that city.
 Senar Alcocer offered as proof of his statements a telegram from Luis Comaduran, emigration chief at Fl Paso dated April 1, authorizing a de- nial of all stories that Torreon had fallen. Senor Alcocer said he had had no news since Senor Comaduran's dis patch but expected shortly to have new dispatches.
 No word of the defeat of the gov ernment forces had reached the peo- pie of the capital tonight through the newspapers and it Is doubtful whether the morning journals will confirm the fact in face of the government atti- tude. Among foreigners the news spread rapidly, arousng much specu- lation as to what would be the ulti- mate result of the governments de- feat.
 The opinion was expressed that the loss of Torreon was a blow from which Huerta would never recover, since 1t meant the annihiliation of the best army he had been able to muster.
 If the rebels captured the federal artillery, as seems likely, 1t was con- ceded that they had gained an enor- nous advantage, since the best of ev- erything at the command of President Huerta had been utilized in this cam paign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

Roberts Heads Covenanters London, April 3.-Lord Roberts tonight was elected president of the League of
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-14
UNEMPLOYED ARMY
 TAKES VACATION
WHILE COUNTY AUTHORITIES AR CUE AS TO DISPOSITION,
 THEY EAT AND FISH.
San Francisco Labor Unions Provide Them with an Abundant Supply of Food and They Are Happy.

Sacramento, Cal, March 13.-Whiie the Sacramento and Yolo county au- thorities argued today over their dis position, members of the army of the unemployed that started from Sa Francisco for Washington basked in the sunshine. fshed from the Yolo levee and enjoyed an abundance sof food supplied ny the labor unions of San Franciso
 The Sacramento citizens commit tee withdrew it's verbal offer to fur. nish transportation for . distance of fifty miles to members of the army and the Sacramento district attorney vetoed any move toward ass.sting m the affairs of another county. These actions left Yolo co" II the money or men to enforce is ultima tum delivered last night that the un- employed must be moved before night fall.
 Sheriff Monroe of Yolo induced a leader of the army to consent to move eastward in units of fifty or less be- tween now and Monday if Sacramento would give safe conduct through its territory Sacramento eoIsente1 pro vided Placer and Nevada counties 10 the east would agree. Word was re- ceived, however, that tha sherifts of these two counties were armilg depu- ties and that Gov. Oddie of Nevada was preparing to prevent the army leaving railroad cars within thai state.
 Another suggestion considered to- night was that owners of the land on which the army is encamped demand it's eviction by the Yolo sheriff, who would be unable to company and then would call on Gov Johnson for troops The army apparently enjoyed the sit uation tonight.
 Sacramento officials took the atti tude that if Yolo wished to get rid ol the army that was Yolo's affair, while Yolo leaders declared that if Sacra mento was satisfied they were, as Il was costing Sacramento county S2,OO' day to guard the bride leading to the eastward.