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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Bessenner News

Bessemer Juns &-(SpeciaL) Ratliff, the son of MT. and Mrs. Doe Rat Tiff was shot and painfully Injured about Il o'clock this morning as he was on his way home from Birmingham on the South Bessemer car. 1t is alleged that Ratlift and man, whose name is thought to be D. C. Lewis, were both on the ear. and in some way got Into an argument. On reaching Powderly, it is alleged. that the men decided to get off and fight it out and Lewis stepped off the car, turned and fired at MT. Ratliff then made his escape. The bullet which was a 25 auto matic. entered Mir. Ratliffs left hip. The injured man was brought to his home at Exter avenue and Twenty-seventh street and his wound was dressed by Dr. T. c. Donald. Mr. Ratliff is a man about 20 years old and Is married. While his wound is not considered serious it Is very pain full. Detectives are at work on the case
 Simon Webb, a negro was arrested Saturday afternoon charged with assault and attempt to murder upon William Long.
 lStte edtuTudJ dIttTIlOOD DepuiJ Monroe Parker arrested Charlie Odum, a negro, who is an escaped convict from the city of Birmingham, having been arrested and placed there by MT. Parker two years ago.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. l.. P. Craig. who died Friday after noon at her home on Arlington avenue after long illness, were held this after noon from the family residence at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. of which the de- ceased was a member. Interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 The following gentlemen acted as pail- bearers: Active. J. B. Powell, w. 1T. Por- ter, T. Bryan Waller. N. E. Parker. w. c. Terry, Gwylyn Herbert; honorary, T. P. Waller, D. B. Barnett, Dr. J. s. Win ters. B. F. Perkins. M. F. Reynolds and J. A. Nabors
 Mrs. Craig was 57 years of age, and was born in Lauderdale county, but has lived in Bessemer for the past "A years. She is survived by her husband, five sons. Tolbert Craig of Pensacola. Fla. Ebert Craig of Montgomery, Hiram Craim of Birmingham and Ben and Osro Craig of Bessemer: two daughters. Mrs. Ellis Terry and Miss Evie Craig of Bessemer.
 The funeral of Mannon Epperson. the 13- months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. M Epperson. who died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents at Sharks Gap after an illness of bronchial pneu- monia, was held this afternoon from the residence with the Rev O. s. Gabb con- ducting the services. Internient was made at the Saddler cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge.
 The Methodist District conference of the Bessemer district will convene in Bes- semer on July 9. Services will continue all day from the First Methodist church. Luncheon will be served at noon by the ladies of the church in the basement, and visitors from other churches are invited to be present. as well as all members of the Bessemer chruch. An Interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Third Suicide in Five Years

For the second time within a month a member of the negro race has committed suicide. This happened last night about ' o'clock when Della Eugene, young negro woman. swallowed large dose of carbolic acid. She died at the Hillman hospital within an hour. No motive is known. It is the third negro suicide re- ported to the police. department in the last five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
NEGRO CHARGED
 WITH MURDER

Jordan Meadows, negro, was arrested about 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at First avenue and Eighteenth street by Detectives Brannom and Macke and placed in the city jail on the charge of murder.
 Meadows is not only wanted on a charge of murder, according to the detectives, but is also wanted in Mobile for shoot ing and wounding two officers in the Gulf City several weeks ago. At the city jail yesterday the negro admitted the shooting of the Mobile policemen. He evinced a willingness to go back to Mobile and face the music" At the time the Mobile officers were shot by Meadows they were attempting to arrest the negro on a charge of murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
WATER RENTS OF FUTURE
 MAKE A TANGI ED TSSI IF

Just what is going to happen in water was the cause of much speculation yester- day and Saturday following the decision of Judge E. c. Crow against the city in the waterworks case.
 In the statement of the case given out in yesterday mornings Age Herald, City Attorney Romaine Boyd states that 'the citysmay decline to pay any more water bills pending a consideration of this mat ter, and many private citizens may do likewise" It is understood that on ac- count of the legal entanglements of the issue involved the waterworks company for sometime past has not been cutting off the service in certain instances when consumers refused to pay the water rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

blll rendereG, and it is stated at the city hah that the company may continue to decline to cut off water although a large per cent of it's customers should decline to pay their bills from now on on the ground that the company has no franchise and is overcharging for it's service
 The statement of Attorney Boyd Is vir- tually an invitation to private citizens. 1t is alleged to defy the waterworks com pany and refuse to pay further water rents under present conditions. Both At tofney Boyd and Commissioner Weatherly appear very confident of reversing Judge crows decision in the supreme court, and express the possibility that the nattei may never reach the supreme court, but that an amicable solution will be reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

A special Fourth of July week vaude- vile bill, with several features is offered at the Lyric this week. headed by Paul Armstrong's political drama, ITO Save One Girl" Imhoff, Conn and Coreene in the comedy, Surgeon Louder, U. s. A" Mosher, Hayes and Mosher in ''rhree Men on a Wheel;' '"The Three Virginia Girls, singing popular and old time melodies, and other big acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Frank Roberts Arrested

Frank Roberts, a negro, was arrested yesterday morning by Detectives McGill and Christian and placed in the city jail on the charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negro is alleged to have stolen an automobile tire. Later in the afternoon the negro was transferred to the county jail on warrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Joseph D. Adam Dead

Chicago, June 2s.-Joseph b. Adam. 14, spectator at corner lot baseball game, was killed today when foul ball struck him above the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

programme has been arranged. Mrs. R
 E. Mickle will deliver the address of welcome. All the ladies of the Misaonary society are urged to be present aA the ehurch Monday afternoon when the fhpa2 arrangements will be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
MECHANICS TO MEET
Open Meeting Will Be Held Tonight
 at Fraternal Hall

Monday, June 2s. being a fifth Monday, it will be devoted to an open meeting by Birmingham council, Junior Order United American Mechanics. E. R. Calhoun will deliver the/first of series of lectures on Eminent Americans Who Ares Now Dead"
 The meeting Monday night in Fraternal hall will be open to all men who may wish to attend whether members of the order or not. All will be welcome, and as only men are expected to be present they may remove their coats and be comfortable
 The meeting of Birmingham council Monday evening last was devoted to rou- tine business and the election of officers for the ensuing six months term. The installation will take place the first Mon day evening in July. The attendance is picking up despite the hot weather that has been prevailing and the prospective increase in membership is encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29
Albert ". Riggs Dies

Memphis, June 2s.-Albert w. Biggs. prominent attorney of this city died here today after an illness |of several weeks. 4r. Biggs was A years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-29

For Weakness and Loss of Annette
 The Old Standard general strengthen- ing tonic. GROVES TASrELES chill
 TONIC. drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure Appetizer. For adults and children, soc.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Just MATTER OF DIPLOMACY
Fathers Quick Thought Saved Baby
Daughter From Being Afflicted
With Fantastic Name.

Some time ago a pretty little baby
girl arrived at a happy suburban
home and Immediately the entire fam
lily, including aunts, cousins and moth
ers-in-law, were busy selecting an APP
propriate name. Harry" 1oyously
cried mother, when the father re-
turned home one evening, II have de-
cided on a name for baby. We
will call her Gwendolyn." For q mo-
ment the father did hard piece OF
thinking The name Gwendolyn sound
ed to him like a fire whistle out of
tune, but he knew better than openly
to oppose mother. Therefore he grew
foxy. "Gwendolynl Gwendolyn!" he
musingly replied. Il like that whole
lot, dear. Long before met you had
a girl named Gwendolyn. and she"
who said anything about Gwendo-
lynn" icily interjected WHEY. Your
hearing must be defective l said we
will call the baby Mary. after my
mother"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
GREAT AID TO GOOD WORK
Sale Of Red Cross Christmas Seals
Net Much Money for Antl-Tuber-
cuIosls Campaign.

More than 100000 Red Cross
Christmas seals were sold last Decem-
Der, according to report issued by
the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of Tuberculo-
sis and the American Red Cross. In
this way $4,000 is netted for anti
tuberculosis work in various parts Of
the United States
The sale in 1913 is a gain CT 4.O00,-
600 seals over 1912, or 10 per cent.
It is hoped that this year the 50,-
100000 mark will be reached. The
seal design for 1914 has been selected
and orders for the printing of 100000
900 seals have been placed. Plans for
the organization of larger sale this
year than ever before have been per-
fected.
New York led the country last year
with a sale of over 10,500,000 seals,
or one for each man, woman and
more than 6.825,000 were sold outside
of New York city. Pennsylvania came
next with sale of 1885, 900. Ohio was
third with 100000, Wisconsin fourth,
100000, and Illinois fifth with $780,
900. Hawaii sold the most seals per
capita. the total sale being somewhat
over two for each inhabitant. Rhode
Island came second with a sale Of
two per person.
Beginning with sale of 13,500,000
In 1908, in six seasons the revenue
which these little holiday seals have
brought to the anti-tuberculosis cam.
paign has more than tripled an aggre-
gate for the period of over $780,
900 or 100000 seals.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
ECZEMA ON HANDS AND ARMS

1921 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.-"My
trouble began from a bad form of &C.
zema all over my hands, neck and
arms. could get no sleep for the
itching and burning. The small PIN
pies looked red and watery and my
skin and scalp became dry and Itch
ing. The pimples irritated me so that
/ would scratch until they bled. l
could not put my hands in water and
II once tried it they burned so that
i could not stand it. had to have
my hands tied up and gloves on alI-the
time for nearly two months. Some
times l would scratch the skin on it
irritated so and / could do no work
at ALL
II tried all kinds of remedies but
nothing did any good. Then / saw In
the newspaper about Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got some. / was
completely healed in FIVE OF six
weeks. They have not troubled me
since" (Signed) Joe Uhl, Jan. 81, IA.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free,with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Whore He had Seem h.

Travelling in Donegal not long ago.
clergyman engaged a loquacious
boatman to row him on one of the
lakes and show MIN the sights. They
inspected ruined castle with the
legend of banshee. The clergyman,
thinking he would put poser to the
loquacious Irishman, who knew every
thing, inquired:
Have you ever seen banchee,
Pat?"
AYE, bedad. that have, your rev.
erence."
indeed" said the clergyman, with
an incredulous smile. "And pray,
where did you see one?"
"Stouffed, In museum replied the
unabashed Celt, without any hesita-
ton,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
GOING IN SAME DIRECTION
one Fact Doctor Was Willing to Ad-
nit to HypochondrIac Patient
Who Had Become a Bore.

Once there was a hypochondriao
who used to think that he was dying
about three times a week One day he
was driving out in his automobile,
and one of these spells came over him.
On the road ahead of him he happened
to see his family doctor speeding
along in his roadster. He felt so sick
that he applied all his power in order
to catch up with the doctor as soon as
possible.
But the doctor saw him coming and
he used all the gas he had to get
away from him. For about three miles
they had a close race. Finally, how
ever, the doctor had some tire trouble,
and the hypochondriac drew up along
side
Doctor" he shouted, stop a min
ute! l am dying. Darn it all! I'm
dying!"
You must be-" grunted the physi-
clan. Il never saw anybody going SO
fast as you are!"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Training In Shooting.

Live targets" an English invention
by which one may shoot at kinemato-
graph reproductions Of human beings
and animals, are to be introduced into
the German army and navy in conse-
quence of experiments lust carried
out at Doboritz camp by the kaiser.
The newspapers state that the APP
paratas is to be installed at the milf
tary schools and naval training ships
for the purpose of improving the
Workmanship of cadets. The kaiser.
fascinated by the sport" spent half
an hour at the range" fitted up at
Doboritz. His majesty particularly
enjoyed shooting" deer, seals. and
men and women on the tops OF om-
nibuses and elsewhere. He said that
the scheme was undoubtedly valuable
for military purposes.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Affairs Reversed.

An Irish tenant farmer, returning
from somewhat distant market late
one afternoon, missed his way and got
into a bog hole. where he stuck fast.
His landlord, who knew the locality,
CHANGING to pass shortly afterward on
horseback, noticed his tenants dilem-
ma, and smilingly shouted out:
Hello, Pat! You've got fixity of
tenure now!"
Yes, begorra!" calculated Pat.
And I'd be moightily obliged if yer
honor wud evict me-"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
VALUABLE BEAST OF BURDEN
Elephants Tremendous Strength En-
ables Him to Do More Work Than
Team Of Horses.

This Is the year of the elephant
battle" In the great forests of Mysore,
India. The hunting of these gigantic
animals is permitted In India only
every fifth year. On the average from
200 to ESQ wild elephants are cap
tured during the battle season, and
these are trained for the various pur-
poses for which the Asiatic elephant
is used Everybody knows how con-
spicuous part tanned elephants play
In the great public spectacles in India.
Indian princes and officials sometimes
pay thousands of dollars for excep-
tionally fine and intelligent elephants.
After they have been properly trained
they are furnished with trappings
cleaning with gold and splendid color.
The howdah that an elephant trained
for hunting carries on its back, and
In which its master rides, while its
driver places himself just back of its
head, frequently weighs more than
200 pounds, but the huge animal re-
CARDS it no more than a horse does
riding saddle.
On good level road an elephant
will march at the rate OF five miles
per hour, and he is capable of run
ming, for short distances, with a speed
OF 20 miles an hour. He can carry,
in regular service, from 1000 to $500
pounds, and he would not greatly
mind ton or mere.
With his enormous muscles and his
dead weight of FIVE or six tons it Is
evident thak his pulling ana lifting
power must be immense. He can pull
down or root up small trees, can pick
up huge logs with his trunk and carry
or throw them around like sticks and
since he is a very tractable beast
when well tanned, he often does farm
work of which team Of horses would
be utterly incapable. He can make
fence or place huge blocks of stone
in wall. He is often employed to
drag artillery wagons.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
One Name for Il

One Name for Il.
That fellow from the backwoods is
as bashful as can be. isn't her"
''Yes. Sort Of forest reserve, chr"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
END OF HuERTA is NOW ASSURED
His Foreign Minister to Take Reins--
Wilson Won't Recognize New Rule
Until Rebels Are In Power-Easy
For carranza Now.

Washington, July 1.-THE Brazilian
minister to Mexico, who is caring for
interests of the United States in that
country, today telegraphed the state
department that the resignation of
General Huerta in favor of Francisco
Carbaajl. the newly appointed minister
of foreign affairs, is expected today
or Wednesday.
Minister Saurez of Chile, one of the
three mediators, anticipating the re-
tirement of Huerta, sought in an In
formal talk with Secretary Bryan to
learn what the attitude of the United
States will be toward the Carbaal
government. While the Washington
government will not recognize Carba-
ial. Minister Suarez learned that 1t is
inclined to treat informally with the
new administration until transfer Of
power to the constitutionallsts can be
effected.
Earlier Minister Suarez had con-
ference with Fernando Iglesias Cal
deron, head of the Liberal party in
Mexico, here on private mission for
General Carranza.
Mr.. Calderon holds the view that
unless the Huerta forces are ready to
capitulate, conferences would be fu-
tile.
General Carranza himself notified
the United States through John r. Sill
Iiman. formerly American consul at
saltilio, and now personal representa-
tive OF President Wilson there. that
under no circumstances will he sane
ton conferences with representatives
Of General Ruerta to draft terms Of
peace. He told Mr.. Silliman that only
the unconditional surrender of the
authorities at Mexico City will be
accepted.
Mr.. Silliman in his report spoke In
complimentary terms of Carranza.
General Carranza explained in detail
why 1t would be impossible to engage
IN peace parleys with Huerta dele
gates. He said he had consulted all
his generals, and their unanimous
opinion was that the plan of Guada-
lupe. providing that he himself as
president ad interim take military pos
session Of Mexico City. be carried out
y the letter.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
oHloAN TAKES HoNoRs IN ELM
NATION CONTEST FAR AHEAD
OF AIL COMPETITORS.
SAILED FROM ST LOUIS SATURDAY
Hot Weather Made Flying Difficult
Balloons Sailed Around In Circles
Refusing to start, Says One
PIlot--Needed Much Ballast.

st. Louis, July 1.-THE balloon
Goodyear piloted by r. A. D. Pres
ton, OF Akron. Ohio. won the national
elimination race to determine the third
American entrant in the information
al race for the James Gordon Bennett
cup which will start from Kansas City
in October. This was determined this
afternoon when message from e. s.
Cole reported that his balloon had
landed eleven miles southeast Of Nc
Leansboro, Ill The landing OF the
other seven balloons had been report
ed Sunday night.
This balloon landed Sunday morn
ing. The first news of his landing
was contained in a telegram from
Pilot Cole to the Associated Press.
Cole landed In the country and appar-
emily rested from his trip before seek
ing a telegraph office. The balloon
Goodyear" which landed near Con-
stance. KY, made approximately, 300
miles. nearly twice the distance made
by the nearest competitor. The Off
cial distance will be compiled by the
Aero Club of America after the vari
GUS polits mail in the records of their
trips.
Besides Mr.. Preston. the other two
American entrants in the information
al race will be R. H. Epson of Akron,
o., who won the international race of
1913 and by that victory brought the
1914 international race to the United
States and H. e. Honeywell, of st.
Louis. who won second place in the
last international race.
Captain John. Berry, pilot and Al
bert Van Hoffman, Jr., aide, of bal
loon Aero Club of st. Louis which
landed in a wheat field five miles
from Terre Haute, Sunday afternoon,
returned to st. Louis today and gave
the details of their flight.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Evidently Something wronq.

Little Arthur and his mother were
taking a walk along a country road.
There were some ducks running back
and forth across the road and Arthur
Jagged behind his mother watching
them. He became greatly interested
and puzzled look crept over his face.
After while he ran up to his mother
and, pointing back to the ducks, ex-
claimed:
Mamma. those ducks aren't made
right"
why. yes, dear, why notT" his
mother answered.
We'll, they've got their eyes on
the sides of their heads and mine are
in front"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY something fghu hardly realize that
Of all the children born in civilized countries twenty-five cent
die they
than onsth before they Ave and onea before
fifteen
We do not hesitate that timely Of COria would
Of these ifane deaths ocond by the use of narcotic
soothing sold chdrens
more or less opium morphine They are in considerable
to concessions sickness death COa operates exactly the reverse but
causes the blood to circulate properly, opens the
of the skin and anays fever IN
Genuine CastOria always bears the signature of
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
The Last Word.

Mame-How do you like me new
dress?
Her Fiance (who has worked at
fashionable functions) stuff,
kid! You couldn't be more immodest
If you was we'll bred.-Puck.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Rare.

II heard yesterday of a married
man who took his handkerchief and
wiped the paint on his wife's cheeks"
is she going to get divorced"
NO She actually smiled while he
was doing it,"
Il didn't think anything like that
ever happened"
TT doesn't happen more than once
in thousand years. baltimore Sun.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
1t Sometimes Happens.

"A smart college graduate came in
here the other day and told me how
to run my business"
"Of course you threw him out?"
mo, ! didn't. He was right, so ]
gave him a job"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
MuseIe Needed.

II was a beautiful New Year morn.
ing in the stone age.
Hey, Strongarm." said Hairyhead,
lend me your crowbar, will your"
''Whatty ye want with it?" asked
StrongArm.
Il want to take 1t home" informed
Hairyhead, ito turn over a new leaf"
youngstown Telegram.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-07-17
Correct

zone touch OF nature makes the
whole world kim" quoted the sage.
Yes, but 90 per cent OF US continue
to be poor relations" added the fool.