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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

and ran away. This was at o'clock this morning.
 Mrs. Wilson was found a short time after the negro left by her husband. | News of the tragedy spread like wild | fire over the countryside and in a
 short time hundreds of men were
 searching for the negro. The sheriff
 here was notified and an organized search with dogs was begun for Young. Apparently the crime was premed-
 itated, as the negro vas provided with
 turpentine, which he poured on his
 shoes, thus baffling the dogs, which
 were unable to pick ID the trail again. The sheriff telephoned all over the county, warning officers to be on the
 lookout for the man and giving de- l.tailed des, ription of Mrs Wilson's as- sailant The search for Young con tinued unabated throughout the day. ! Io was seen going toward Naples vile late this afternoon and a posse hurried In pursuit, but failed to find
 the negro.
 Some men who had been warned to be on the lookout for him captured
 him, however, and. meeting with the posse, turned the man over to them
 The posse started on the return to Clanton with the.- prisoner. but the news of the capture had preceded them and the negro was taken from them and hanged to tree by superior force of armed men. The body was then rddlcd with bullets, after which
 the crowd dispersed
 Telephoned Governor
 Sheriff Jones had been notified of
 the capture, but tho prisoner had not been turned over to him. Fearing trou- ble from the excited citizens he inn mediately got in telephonie commu- nication with the governor at Mont gomery and requested that troops be sent here This request the gover- nor immediately granted, but the negro was lynchsd before the soldiers arrived.
 Residents of Clanton. however, ex- pressed great appreciation of the
 prompt dispatch of troops here. as their presence relieved the situation wonderfully. officers here had been preparing for an outbreak. The town was wild with excitement and all man. ner of ncendiary talk was heard. The presence of the troops. who patroiled the streets for d time, was magical. Things pu:eted down oh the instant and at midnight the city was calm.
 Reports from the bedside of Mrs. Wilson indicate tha' she Is very se- rously injured, She was struck oyer the head several tipos. Physicians fear that che will lose he sight of her left eye. Her condition tonight was. pro- nounced as very critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
CLAYTON NEGRO IS
 LYNCHED BY MOB

Continued From Page onc)
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Almost Too Real.

During the filming of a coming three
reel feature it was found necessary to
encase Alec B. Francis, leading man,
in a coffin-shaped affair, in which box
he was supposed to be sealed and re-
main until suffocated. The actor was
placed in the box, the camera record
ed the scene on the film. AS the cof-
fin was Theoretically sealed, all hands
were congra tulating each other on the
strong dramatic scene, when to the
horror Of all concerned it was found
that the cover could not be removed,
and it was feared that Mr.. Francis
might in reality suffocate. Three crow
bars were used, and at last the lid
was pried off and a half-unconscious
Alec Francis was supported into the
open.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Files and Fire.

Fire loss in the United States last
year amounted to about 100000, 900.
At least so per cent of this destruc-
lion. judged by European standards,
was needless. All of it was a dead
loss to the community, for fire insur-
ance merely distributes the burden.
During the same period flies caused
disease which inflicted a money loss
on the country estimated at 1857 ,000,-
BOO.
The life cost of these two agencies
Of destruction Is beyond exact compu-
tation. Flies caused most of the ty-
phoid, much of the bowel disorders of
children and all the infantile paraly-
sis known. Through these diseases,
the buzzing pests are responsible for
many deaths each year. Fire takes a
toll variously estimated, but the fig
ares seldom are lower than 1000 lives
per annum. Plainly, war is not the
only needless waste in the world. Flies
md fire have their part. Fortunately,
they are easier to abolish than the
war lords" who keep Europe an
armed camp.-Chicago Journal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
WARS EFFECT ON THE MOVIES
One Big Production Postponed Be-
cause Leading Man Goes to
the Front.

While speculation Is rife as to the
probable effect on the motion picture
industry of the gigantic war now rag
ing through all Europe one Of the
large eastern companies has already
experienced one unusual result of the
tremendous conflict, which has COM
PEELED the postponement of its produc-
ton Of "The Silver King" prepare
lions which have for some time COM
manded the interest of the trade.
Guy Standing, whose selection for
the leading role was recently an
nounced, is a captain in an English
regiment, and when the announcement
that England had joined the whole
sale war was officially confirmed,
Standings military zeal Immediately
destroyed the poise that is necessary
for so arduous a role as that Of the
Silver King. Obsessed with the de-
sire to return to his regiment and join
the colors, Standing pleaded for the
postponement of the engagement. I'm
pressed by the patriotic loyalty of the
star, the producers consented, and
Standing happily began preparations
for hasty departure. He sailed on
the Lusitania.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Battle Of Lundy's Lane.

One hundred years ago took place
the battle of Lundy's Lane, sometimes
called the battle of Niagara Falls, and
which was the most sanguinary and
stubbornly contested engagement
fought on Canadian soil during the
War Of 1912. The battle commenced
at sunset and ended at midnight. The
victory was claimed by both sides.
The losses in killed and wounded were
about equal. The Americans were
left in possession Of the field, but
were unable to carry away any of the
spoils they had captured. In this &C.
ton Col Winfield Scott, afterward
the commander in the Mexican war,
greatly distinguished himself being
twice severely wounded. In the same
engagement the exploit OF another
American officer, Col. James Miller.
in bravely carrying one Of the British
batteries, was considered one Of the
most brilliant exploits OF the entire
war. Congress voted him the thanks
of the nation and gold medal Of hon.
or as a reward.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Rip-Roarlng Comedy.

"Oh! Look Who's Here!" Is com
edy recently released. The story con-
Germs Hawkins, tired business man,
who listens to the call of the soil,
and arranged to go on a farm. Mrs.
Hawkins, militant suffragette, gets a
job as a policewoman, and proceeds to
act the part. Hawkins has adventures
with a ferocious COW, while trying to
rob her of her milk, and in the mean
time, Policewoman Hawkins manages
to help burglar to escape, while she
locks up innocent victims. Policewom-
an Hawkins is a most efficient officer
with her vanity bag and powder puff,
while Hawkins creates furore with
his misadventures among the pigs and
chickens. Policewoman Hawkins is
"rough-housed" while attending to her
duties on the force and Hawkins is
nearly smothered under load of hay.
Each one gives up the job and they
arrive home simultaneously. Each
comforts the other, and they decide
that home life is the best and happiest
after all
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
"Germania."

This is declared a wonderful five
reel photo production dealing with the
war situation throughout Europe. All
the scenes are genuine and authentic.
1t Is the history of the German revo-
luton and the coalition of the powers
of Europe which caused the first rout
of Napoleon in the battle of Leipsic
on October 10, 1913. Napoleon secured
the whole of Europe and intoxicated
by his victories, followed the course of
his destiny toward a tragic ending.
The allied armies had been conquered
many times over, but were still I'M
daunted. The protectorate of Napo-
leon weighed heavily over the king
dom of the Confederation of the
Rhine, but the poets, philosophers and
thinkers of the whole of Germany
were united in thought that of re-
lieving the fatherland from the hui
initiation which the emperor with his
glory had imposed. The German
youth associated in the famous
League of Courage"-the Tugen-
bund-disciplined their minds and
their muscles at the sacred fire of an
unquenchable thirst for independence.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
HAS VAST AUDIENCE
Moving Picture Star Is Pleased
With His Work.
Francis K. Eushman Tells Why He
Prefers the Photoplay to the Leeiti-
mate Drama, of Which He
Was an Ornament.

Probably there is no more enthu-
siastic motion picture actor in the
world than Francis X. Bushman. He
takes as much interest in the produc-
ton of a new film as the producer
himself, and his suggestions as to
scenery and costumes are considered
invaluable.
Sometimes l have longing to re-
turn to the STAGE said Mr.. Bushman,
but these longings are few and far
between. am in love with my work,
and | really think a great deal of
good can be accomplished by the mo-
ton picture actor. He appeals to mil
lions of people, young and old On
the stage his audiences are necessar-
lily limited. enjoy thinking that every
day am appearing on the screen and
giving enjoyment to thousands. When
l say giving enjoyment do not mean
that my acting Is unusual or anything
like that. l mean that in most of the
pictures l am cast for the hero and
as hero am doing big, brave things
that must necessarily influence the
people who see me.
When l am appearing as the hero
Of play, l try to forget that l am
just an ordinary human being, and ]
try to throw myself into the part as
a real hero. / act as l imagine a real
hero would act, and as a rule my au-
dience is with me from the start to
the finish. These are some of the
things that make motion pictures at
tractive to the actor.
Il do not think l will ever return to
the stage. l have become a motion
picture fan as well as an actor, and
l have ceased to listen to the call OF
the footlights."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
REPEAL HIS LEARNING
utes of State, But Ignorant Of
Blackstone and Kent.

In the old days, when oral examina-
tons were still the thing, the examin-
ing board was pommeling an applicant
with questions from Blackstone, Kent
and other legal lights.
Il didn't study anything about thess
'ellows,' complained the applicant.
What did you study?" asked one of
he judges.
II studied the statutes of the state"
he replied. Il studied them hard. Ask
mo question about them and I'll
show you. That is where l got my
legal knowledge"
My young friend" said one austere
Judge on the examining board. you
would better be very careful, for some
day the legislature might meet and re-
peal everything you know."-Norfolk
Ledger-Dispatch.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
ARcH Of TRIUMPH. PARIS

Sometimes when the sky is gray
the Eiffel Is hard and red, but now 1t
Is gay as an aigrette in the city's
hair. 1t dominates Paris as Napol-
cons memory dominates France-ele-
CANT, -confident-spreading forth
thin wires whose black fastenings
look in the distance like little min
nows swimming upward in lake of
blue. It is thing alone Of its kind
in the world. parentless and childless.
The Music of Home.
1t Is out-of-doors Paris one learns
first, one loves first Roses In the
rose garden of Bagetelle-gay. open
roses, not slumbrous, but showing all
themselves like the French nature.
Trees round as pompons or trimmed
square on top and sides. with little
iron gratings at their base to breathe
through. Shrill. crazy flights OF swal-
lows round the roofs, on which are
assembled the chimney tops, wearing
tin sunbonnets like so many little
gray Priscillas. Knitting women on
cars and boats and benches Basket
loads of tall bread. Sane, rosy vege-
tables In carts. Self-conscious dogs
on leash that are permitted in res
taurants and are given a chair or
fed under their masters table. The
bloom of moss on tree trunks. Bill
boards announcing a mass of Pales-
trina (1526-1594) at the Church of st.
Gervais, and at a theater a musical
comedy with title eccentric and I'M
abashed. The recurring sign "Liber-
ty. Equality, Fraternity" awakening
thoughts of their sinister origin.
Black aprons of school boys, scarlet
of soldiers, white robes of little first
communicates mincing along like anil
mated lilies. Old women in black
winged white caps, baby carriages
with awnings of embroidere' linen
and Spanish nurses with black man
tillas falling from their hair. Ex-
Quisite little girls with brilliant eyes
forecasting mystery and power, and
smaller girls with hands and head and
feet and torso daintily clothed and
legs barred in length of insouciant
nakeduess. Little twisted men who
work in bitches. wearing wide. deb
OMAR sashes at the waist, and the less
happy picture of men harnessed to
their heavy carts. The procession of
solemn dray horses, single file, with
huge fur collars that make them look
like approaching buffaloes, and the
crack of the whip with its weighted
handle that often falls pitilessly over
the horses heads, for Paris is as cruel
to its horses as 1t is soft and effem-
mate towards its dogs.
Every Frenchman Is an artist at
heart. He has original views on liter
AZURE and architecture and art that
would distinguish him in a country
where such topics are less general.
Here everyone is we'll informed and
very studious; opinions are advanced,
unconvincingly, naturally. in card-play-
ing chatter.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
FILM HOUSE is HIT BY WAR
Moving Picture Corporation FeeIs
Loss of Some of Its Leading
Men of Affairs.

At least one large American NOV.
ing picture corporation has felt the
burden of war in the loss of employees
and that is the American branch of
the French house of Pathe Freres
Though the majority of the employees
In this country are Americans there
are number of Frenchmen In differ
ent departments, chief of whom are
the ranking officers, Arthur Roussel
and L. P. Bonvillain, the two vice.
presidents. When the call went out
from the French consul in New York
for reservists to return to the colors.
practically all of these Frenchmen re-
ceived the call. Mr.. Bonvillain. who
Is sous-lieutenant In the French
army, sailed at once to rejoin his reg.
1ment. 1t means separation from his
young wife and infant son. Mr.. Rous-
sci is Ill with pneumonia and the news
of the war has been kept from him.
Mr.. Bardet, the cashier has sent his
two sons who sailed on the Lorraine.
With them were Mr. Monca sous-lieu-
tenant in the French army, and son of
chief director Monca Of the Vincennes
studio, various Office clerks, camera
men, actors, directors and men in ev.
cry department of the business, all
prepared to make sacrifices for the
good of their country. They represent
every arm Of the service, infantry, cav
airy, artillery, engineers and aviation
corps.
The last private advices received
from France by the house were that
the huge factory in Joinville-le-Pont,
not far from Paris, has been requisi-
toned by the government as a bar
rack
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Begging Not a Fright"

The attempt to set up and prove a
right" for blind and crippled persons
to beg on the streets of the city,
through test case brought on behalf
Of a beggar recently committed to the
house of correction, ought to be met
with determined and vigorous opposi-
ton by the city authorities. There
should be no question Of right In
the matter. Alms-seeking on the high
ways is not a vested privilege or an in
alienable heritage for any class OF citi-
sens, even though they be among the
stricken and unfortunate and entitled
10 the aid and sympathy of the chari-
table. At most they can claim only
tolerance Philadelphia Bulletin.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
STRAWBERRIES GROW ON ICE
Phenomenon to Be Observed on the
Old "Oregon" Trail, Familiar
to the Pioneers.

On the old Oregon" trail, with its
historical associations, may be found
,ne OF natures marvels, probably not
duplicated in this country, at least.
Near South Pass City, Wyo., Is the
Pacific spring, beautiful spot, where
The old freighters and emigrants fire.
auently stopped for a few days after
The long. arduous trip across the bar
rem plains. Here they could rest and
bnjoy some of the almost forgotten
luxuries of life.
Pacific spring is 1000 feet above sea
level, and about. at the headwaters OF
The Sweetwater river. is series of
small valleys, or rather meadows,
Dheltered by the southern extremity
pf the Wind River mountains. On the
north side of tho hills is what Is local
V called a fiat" where the grass grew
h green luxuriance. In this tall
prairie grass was found the tiny red
wild strawberry.
This does not seem marvellous In the
warm sunshine. But take spade and
remove the turf, and solid cakes Of ice
Ire found at depth of often less than
foot.
The reason for this Is quite simple.
The warm spring sunshine melts the
snow which runs down the montain
tide. This goes on until late summer
Ind fall, when the small streams of
water freeze at night.
AS the warmth of the sun at this
season touches only the top of the
mountain, the little stream soon be-
comes solid ice. By the action OF the
elements and washing Of earth down
the mountain, deposit Of soil Is made
On this ice, which, when the summer
rolls around once more, springs into
fresh, green life.
The few hours of sunshine which
reaches this sheltered spot each day
suffice to ripen the strawberries, but
sannot melt the ice beneath them or
warm the soil below the roots of these
brave volunteers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Suicide Advised by Doctor.

A curious letter from a physician
was read in the Paris courts at the
hearing of a case In which Pierre Ju-
vim and Jean Jullard, chemists, were
charged with the illegal sale OF GER
tain narcotics.
The letter in question, which was
signed by Doctor Gaudin, stated that
the writer had treated Nine. Delvigne-
Dambrlcourt, iu all eHort to vuro her
Of the drug habit. After her use of
morphine and cocaine had been com
pletely stopped, Doctor Gauden made
out for her a prescription into the
composition of which black drops
Vinegar of opium entered. The
letter concluded with the following
curious sentence:
This prescription should be re-
newed according to the needs of Nine.
Observation-Disclosures, and I advise
her to continue with 1t, since she
dnds it suits her, or If not, to have
recourse to absinthe or to suicide,
which is, after all, the best way to
escape from all the manias and mis-
cries Of existence"
1t was this letter which Mr.. Juvin
advanced as his excuse for having sup
piled Nine. Delvigne-Dambricour with
black drops. The court, however, or
dered both Messrs. Juvin and Jullard
to pay a fine of 500 francs EACH
Paris Herald.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Black Cat Saves a ship.

From March 20 to April 20 the
French bark Colonel de Villebores
hareull bucked western winds of Cape
Horn. Squalls tore away her can
vas and wrecked her fore and aft
bridges. 1t began to look as II the
hip would never reach Pacific waters.
Then Mimi, a black cat, went over
board. That very day the weather
cleared. and the bark proceeded.
Members Of the crew, on the ves-
,ers arrival at San Francisco, said
hey were sure the ship would never
have passed the Horn If the black
lat had not been washed away. The
bark left Hamburg LAG days previous
10 its arrival at San Francisco.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Impressed by Studios.

Bessie Wynn, the famous comedi-
enne, who at present is touring the
United States in vaudeville thinks the
Hollywood studios constitute the big
gest and most up-todate toy shop in
the world. She visited the studios
recently and met many old friends of
her "Babes in Toyland" company.
She posed for the motion camera
for the first time in her career, and
was very much interested In her ap-
pearance upon the screen.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24

Grace Cunard had a great reception
at the several theaters in which she
appeared on her eastern trip and no.
tably in Columbus and Chicago. Miss
Cunard had several tempting offers
from both moving picture companies
and circuit agents, but the most tempt
ing of all was the added inducement
to remain with the big "U," the com.
pany which has brought her so promi-
nently to the fore and which gave
her the opportunities to force herself
to the front ranks. She is glad to
get back to the old associations.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Arranging for Big Productions.

Carlyle Blackwell has been a busy
man lately. He has engaged the Mop
big studio at Glendale with it's per-
feet laboratories and fine company to-
gether, including Jack Dillon for heav-
les Edna Mayo for leads opposite
himself, Adelaide Wise, George N.
Chesebro, Ollie Kirkby, and others
who will appear in the four reeler.
"The Key to Yesterday" by Charles
Neville Buck and put into scenario
form by r. A. Dillon. Max Blackwood
ls general manager Of the company.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
From the Readers.

Prospective Subscriber lin Office of
the Wyoming Weekly Whoop)-Dont
you have any clubbing propositions?
Editor and Proprietor-Oh, once in a
while, but horse whipping and shoot
ing propositions seem to be the favor
ties around here!-Puck.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
HumbIy Grateful.

We can't say that we approve of the
tight skirt in all its ramifications, OBJ
serves an Ohio newspaper, but We
shall always be humbly grateful for
the occasional opportunities we have
had to see some of our charming girls
try to run in EN-.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Times Change.

Patrice Il see when the straw
hat first appeared, in 1884, 1t was
worn exclusively by women.
Gertrude-Now when father gets
through with 1t, mother can put a
feather and some flowers on 1t and
claim 1t for her own.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
impractical Advice.

II should advise you to gamble
rather than WRITE" said the man of
conspicuous opinions.
"Yes," replied Mr.. Penwiggle; "but
a gambler has to have money to starr
With. Washington Post.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
No Need to Move.

Going to spend the summer at a
watering placer" inquired the first
New York brolxor.
You might call 1t that" answered
the other one. "I'm going to stay right
here on the stock exchange"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
His Day OF.

Counsel Prisoner is the man You
saw commit the theft?
Witness Ca bookmaker)-Yes, Sir.
Counsel-You swear on your oath
that prisoner is the man?"
Witness-Yes, sir.
Sporting Judge-Are you prepared
10 give me five to two on the prisoner
being the man?
Witness-Ah, I'm sorry, me lord
but I'm taking holiday today. Moth
ng doing.-London Punch.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Sure Winner,

Il fear we are not keeping up with
he procession"
How so?"
Its a wonder some Of our lady muir
lerers wouldn't think of going on a
hunger strike. Kansas City Journal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
Out of His Line.

Ambulance Officer-You saw that
man in front of your car. Why didn't
you signal?
Amateur Golf Champion-I did. |
yelled "Fore!" as loud as | could
Puck
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
In 1915.

Guest (glancing over menu)-What's
The best word today, old man?
Waiter Whispering -Beefsteak.
Guest-Why, it isn't on the card.
Waiter-Sh! You know, it's ting
closed season yet, sir!-Puck.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
His Reason.

Smith must be brave sort Of
man. He says he believes, no mat
ter what happens. in facing the
music"
That's because Smith is an or
chestra leader"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-10-24
The Result.

When Miss Mayme spoke thought
she had catch in her voice."
well, maybe she had been fishing
Tor a compliment"