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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

| made during his campafgn for the gov- | ernorshtp were given in his public utter | ances. When he announced for gover-
 nor he declared for business and an
 economical administration Retrenchment
 was the keynote of his platform-re-
 trenchment to be secured by economy,
 the abolition of useless offices and by
 an efficient administration of the states affairs.
 | These were the promises he made, and those who supported him were given no | assurance that they would share in the | patronage or receive other than the friendly ear of the administration. Thus , unincumbered MT. Henderson will have l remarkable freedom when he assumes the office of chief executive. He will be free to appoint whom he pleases, regardless of whether the appointee were an original Henderson man or a kolb man, and rre- spective of all former political affiliations.
 Office Seekers Busy
 MT. Henderson will have many impor- tant offices to fill when he assumes the exectuives chair, and many persons have already begun campaign to secure some of the plums which will fall from his hands. No one has made an open appli- cation for an office. but a large number have already cast out their lnes and, through friends, are endeavoring to se- cure promise of patronage at the proper time.
 Very probably Mir Henderson has not yet given any serious thought to the question of appointments. He is taking the position that the time is too remote for the pr lent consideration of that sub ject an{ )oreover. that he does not yet know offices he will have to fill by appc A
 Z1h0enderson carries out his As JoIll have several departments as A1e TN1pitol abolished, hence there willS&, lfewer offices to fill. So far as can Sbe ascertained he has not yet formulated any definite programme to present to the legislature. but it is known that he is making a careful survey of the situation. In his recom- mendations to the legislature he will outline his plans and probably not be- fore.
 Just what offices MT. Henderson may seek to abolish is matter which is purely speculative. Every department at the capitol supplies some need. but every department has not measured up to its full capacity. Probably If other men were in charge the question of their abolition might not be given con- stderation.
 However, Mir. Henderson, in pur- suance of his policy of retrenchment, will very probably use his efforts to eliminate portion of the states ex- penses by cutting off what has been termed as "useless" offices or by the Coordination of them with other de- partments.
 Many Original Henderson Men
 But 1t is certain that, MT. Hender- sen will have an opportunity to i'll .nese offices should he so deairas Tor |lnfre will be plenty of applications for tnfm' Moreover. the applicant9 VIII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
SIGMA CH| REVIVED
 AT THE UNIVERSITY
The Installation of IOta IOta Chapter at Tuscaloosa
 the Past Week

Tuscaloosa, May 30.-(Special.)-- .)--One of the most important events which ha happened at the university in recent years Will be the installation of Iota Iota chap ter of the Sigma Chi fraternity, which will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, June and 3. A chapter of this frater- nfty existed at the university many years ago, but having fallen by the wayside, 1t has remained inactive up until the pres ent time.
 The revival of this chapter is another conspicuous proof of the rapid growth and development of the State university Sigma Chi ranks among the four or five leading fraternities in the United States, and its chapters are only at institutions Of standard rank and equipment. Com ing back to the university after such a lcng absence is the strongest proof pos sibie that the University of Alabama, be- cause of it's recent growth and develop ment is attracting the attention of the entire country. Sigma Chi was founded at Miami, O.. in 1855, and numbers among Its alumni some of the most prominent men of the nation-senators congressman,
 Noai Juu6CSs 6OVCAhO VI SEW eral states, cabinet officers, and one President of the United States being in- ciuded among them.
 About two years ago number of young men at the suggestion of W. H. Morgan ol Washington, D. C., member of the George Washington university chapter or Sigma Chi, formed local which they called Phi Epsilon.
 The movement was fostered and aided oy the president of the university, Dr. George H. Denny. who for more than 9 years has been loyal and enthusiastic sigma Chi.
 The young men who composed Phi Epi- silon are from the leading families of their section and all occupy prominent places in university activities. It is a great compliment to the young men to nave secured the charter so soon, for sigma Chi is very conservative and only. sfants chapters where the institution and me personnel of the body petitioning are strictly up to the standard.
 The revival of Iota Iota is source of great satisfaction to all "Sigs' residing m Alabama. and all are urged to attend the installation ceremonies June ? and 3. some Of Alabama's leading sons are mem- oers of this fraternity. among whom might be mentioned Judge w. H. Tayloe of uniontown. Col. Tom O. Smith and pr. R. B. Peebles of Birminsham. FL '. Reeoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
Has a Cure for Pellagra

Parrfe Nicholas Laurel Miss. writes -Seems to me if had not obtained your remedy when l did l would not have lived much longer. am glad you dis covered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra. When I began tak- ing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy mv weight was 60 odd pounds; now 1. ,s % odd. would like to have this n,,h tiphed and sent to sufferers of Peliagr, .. AThfs Is published at her request T..
 suffer from Pellagra or kno,y .s
 me who suffers from Pellagrs W 2. @ nr duty to consult the resouroes,,i \ yhn, who has fought and conquered \ dreaded malady right in tha
 ZiSfDra Belt of Alabama.
 The {symptoms--hands red like sun. burn, skin peeling off. sore mouth, the lbs, throat and tongue a flaming red Svifh much muouous and choking. indi |. eostion and nhusea. either diarrhsa or ecnDtipation.
 Thsre is hope if you have PalIaRra You can be cured by Baughn's Paiiagli Remody. Get big free hook on PailaKrA An0rses American Compromising Go. oex 3o1l. Jasper. Ala. rememberln1 mooey ts refunded In any oass wherl 1lAe pone1y fails @ eusA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
PLANS FOR BOYS
 CAMP COMPLETE
Older Boys Council to Have Outing at Queenstown
 Lake June 1920

The preparations are about com pleted for the training camp. to be given by the Older Boys Council, June 10 to 20. at Queenstown Lake. The camp will be open to any older boy Is years of age or over who is anx- ious to receive training for Sunday school work as well as to enjoy real camp experience.
 The camp will be under the direc- tion of Burr Blackburn. superintendent of the Boys club. who will be assist ed by faculty covering a course in scout craft. boy nature. camp craft,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
Caught Thief by Cigars Aroma

From the New York Tribune.
 Recognizing the aroma of an exclusive brand of cigars made only for members Of the New Rochelle Maennerchor So- ciety. detective Vincent Lewis traced the smoke to Frank I.ucH, who at one lime was employed as porter in Germania Hall and restaurant
 Lewis picked up the cigar the man threw away when he boarded c car for New York city A few sniffs convinced Lewis and he arrested Luck. His prison CT had several boxes of the cigars, 15 boxes of cigarettes and s10 which he ad- mitted taking from the cafe by breaking into the place a few minutes before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

and Mayor I. L. Clay of Selma Judges John R. Tyson and Richard w. Walker or Montgomery and Dr. T. w. Palmer of Montevallo and George H. Denny of the university.
 The chapter will be installed June 9 by the Rev. William Heilman of Covington, Ky, and Dr. R. F.. Peebles of Birming- nam Numbers of visitors from this and other states are expected and the occasion will be most imposing one
 The members of Phi Epsilon soon to be made Sigma Chis are w. II. Joiner F. s. and A. A. Coffin, A. E. Propst, c. c. McEachern F. l.. Wright. Harris Burns. J. C. Roberts. W. A. Ligon. F. l.. Craig. c. k. Barnett, R. l.. Williamson l.. M. Montgomery, P. l.. Mosley. T. B. McCarty. bfooks Connell, '. P. Culver. H. R. Jones, A. F. Norton. c. c. Faulk, T. J. Nor man, F. H. Terry, F. H. Moore, Prof. James g. Thomas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

Bible study, Sunday school methods men will make vocational talks. Among nose who have agreed to assist are h. S Barrow of the juvenile court, F. F. Green, H. B. Graves, pr. Henry Ed monds, pr. H. R. Todd, Dr. Elwyn Bal lard and several others.
 There will be fishing. boating, games of all kinds at an expense of s7 for the 10 days. Boys intending to make the trip should register at the Boys club office. 233 Farley building, by Sat- urday, June G.. The camp Is not con- Iineo 10 members of the Older Boys Council only, but is open to any older boy of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

EFFECTTvE SUNDAY. MAY sf, AN DAILY THEREAFTER, CENTRAL c; GEORGIA TRAIN No. 2. sEMINOLr u MaTED FROM JACKSONVILLE FLA- WILL ARRIVE BIRMINGHAM 12s1S NOON. TRAIN NO. FROM SA- yANNAH. MACON AND COLUMBUS WILL AnRlyD BIRMINGHAM lasol LOOM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
HENDERSON MADE NO PROMISES FOR STATEPATRONAGE Friends Assert He Goes Into Executive Office AbsO- lutely Unincumbered ALL HIS ROMISES
 MADE IN SPEECHES Continually Emphasized Importance of Business Administration and
 Retrenchment in the
 States Expenses
By L. s. BETTY

Charles Henderson will go into office Authenticated. Having made no prom tses, he will have no political debts to pay. However, those who supported Mir Henderson may reasonably expect to share in the patronage.
 The only promises which Mir Henderson
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
A DESERVED COMPLIMENT

The election of Samuel Gompers,
for the thirtieth time, to the posi-
tion of president of the American
Federation of Labor is a high COM
pliment to a deserving man. The
thirty years covered by his official
career embrace long and eventful
period in this rapidly moving age,
and to meet the exacting require
ments of that important position has
been no easy matter. Faithful to his
associates at all times, Mr.. Gompers
has striyen to secure the reforms
needed by the wage.earners without
unnecessarily antagoniziug other ele-
ments of society. He has faithfully
stood for labor's rights and yet been
courageous enough to include all pro-
ducers in his sympathies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
FIRE DRILL IN SCHOOL

In the inspection of school build
ings of the state Fire Marshals Grams
and Henry last Thursday inspected
the Pierre schools, and found by ac-
tual test that the drill in this city al.
lowed the buildings to be emptied in
shorter time than for any other school
of the state, and that the fire pa
troll of larger boys to man the hose.
care for the doors, and located at
turns in stairways was far ahead of
any other schools which they have
inspected this winter. The buildings
of the city were emptied of pupils and
teachers in from twenty six seconds
to forty-o one seconds, according to
the number of pupils, the longest
time being at the Central grade
school with 100 fifth grade pupils on
two floors, where the last one was out
Of the building In forty one seconds
after the sounding of an alarm.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
THE !" SUNSHINE" STATE

The Bureau of immigration at
Pierre, the head of which is Chas.
McCatfree, has issued recently a pam
phlet entitled, Corn is King in South
Dakota. y 1t is not, however, pub
lication destined to set forth corn
raising as the only feature of South
Dakota achievements. 1t is a pam,
phlet that dwells npon the many de-
sirable features of our state. and is
as the subtitle indicates, "a Plain
Official Story of the States Resources
and Opportunities.
While primarily intended for the
outsider that he might turn his steps
toward this state and become one of
Its residents, the blication is one
that every South Dakotan should
have. To many residents of our
state, it will prove revelation as to
it's resources.
1t may be a revelation to many
South Dakotans to learn that "for
twelve years South Dakota has pro-
duced more new wealth per capita
than any other state. Or to learn
that we have more automobiles per
capita than any other state" If the
ownership OF an auto is any evidence
of progressiyeness and prosperity IL
general is-then our state is certainly
one of the first in both these import
ant factors in the life OF a common
wealth.
There is yet less than one third of
the state brought under civilization.
So there is no danger of being over
crowded, even if some of the victims
of the European war should come TO
live with us.
This characterization of the people
of South Dakota found in the pam
phlet will meet with general approv-
al:
"The people of South Dakota are
prosperous, especially Is this true Of
the farmer, and if some of the 'edi-
tors who write of the poor farmer.
could visit the state they would be
compelled to revise their articles
obout the poor farmers. That is a
joke out here
Ii there be poor farmer in South
Dakota, it is not the fault of the soil,
or of the state. 1t must be a per.
sonal failure with the farmer, wheth-
er he or others are to blame for it,.
The Sunshine State is indeed the
Land of Opportunities = Argus Lead
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
ON EVE OF PROSPERITY

Much has been already accom-
plished in the direction of restoring
normal domestic conditions; our Fl
nancial house has been set in order;
our exports to Europe are increasing
at rate which must soon give us a
handsome balance of credit in the
countries to which our Indebtedness
was lately large; our mills and fac
tories are being called on to furnish
supplies and equipments of all sorts
for the immense armies of the com
batant powers whose ports are open
to shipments; while the neutral coun-
tries on the southern and eastern seas
are turning to the United States to
meet their needs. AS a conseuuen
the spirit of depression which two
short months ago pervaded financial
and business circles in this country
has given way to one of cheerful con.
fidence that the United States is on
the eve of an era of sound and we'll
diffused prosperity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
pENROsE ASKS PRESIDENCY

The Free Press is in receipt of a
copy of thh Blairsville, Pa, Courier,
containing a first page announcement
of the candidacy of Senator Boies
Penrose for the republican nomina-
tion for president in 1916. The an
nouncement is marked, and is appar-
emily being sent to ali newspapers in
the country, and undoubtedly means
that Senator Penrose will be in the
race.
1t would be refreshing thing if the
next presidential election could be
such a Clean cut contest between pro
gress and reaction as would result
with Penrose and Wilson as the can
didates.
During the past few years the pro-
gressive voter has been frequently at
sea. So many parties have professed
TO be progressive that the fellow who
really wanted to be progressive has
often voted against his own best in
terests. But with Penrose and Will
son matched against each other there
could be no mistake. The country
would have real opportunity to say
whether or not it should be ruled by
the many or the few.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
COMMERCE DISAPPEARS

The magnificent commerce of Ger
many has diappeared from the
oceans of the world. 1t is shallow to-
say that British cruisers sailing tn e
seven seas are alone responsible for
that tremendous fact. The real de-
stroyers of the German world CON-
merce are Britian's silent super.
dreadnaughts lying in wait the Ger
man navy to come out in the open
and defend its commerce. Those
superdreadnaughts at anchor in Eng
lands inlets, with steam up. are JUS
as. much on the offensive as though
they sailed boldly around the North
sea, exploding mines with their keels.
To kill all of Germany's commerce
while all Of England's 8 commerce is
free is a far greater victory than if
the British battleships sailed straight
into the mouth Of the Etbe and blew
up the whole German Dav 10. yo,l
can't dispose of the dreadnAneh No.
with 9 sneer not ri
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
THE INAUGURAL BALL
AND RECEPTION

1t has been determined to abandon
the practice of issuing invitations to
the inaugural ball and reception.
Hereafter these functions will be
free to all the citizens of the state
and everyone will be heartily well
coined.
This year the reception will be held
at the Capitol on Tuesday evening,
January 5, from to 10 O'Clock and
will be under the aus spices of the state
officers and emnloyes. Promptly at
10 o'clock the City of Pierre will as
aume control and a ball will be tend
cred in the main corridors of the
Capitol. The City will provide light
refreshments. The Citizens will pro-
vide comfortable accommodations
for all who come to the city at that
time.
A cordial invitation.
Inaugural Reception Committee.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
CANADA'S HARD TIMES

When hard times come very few
legislatures have the craftsmanship
to hunt for the cause of them. They
are laid by the opposition to the
party in power, and to Providence
by the party in powe. According to
bulletin of the American Economic
league the legislators of Alberta,
Canada, are of a different breed.
They have hunted for the cause of
such hard times as prevail there, and
lind it in the lands held out of their
best use by spectators. SO bill has
been introduced levying special tax
on unused lands
As long as millions of hands want
acres and millions of acres want
hands there can be no such thing as
real prosperity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
A WEEK OF GOOD DEEDS

Ihe Christmas season that came to
all the christian world this week has
encountered more suffering than the
world has ever known before, either
WITHIN or without the period usually
given to festivity and good will.
Most of the christian world is en-
gagged in the mutllation of the human
torn, in torturing unmaimed bod es
with hunger and cold. The spectacle
is appalling.
There are not enough peaceable
christians in the world to assauge
the sutferings of those of their breth-
rem who have put aside the teachings
OF the founder of their religious be-
lief and are clamoring like beasts Of
prey for the blood of their fellows.
The most that can be done is all
that can be done and to that end those
upon whom peace and plenty shine
VIII devote their efforts.
ltls not alone upon uneansuined
Europe that the bounty of the gener-
Gus must be poured. In our own
country there is distress from power
ty more insistent and more exactinp
than is usual. In our own homa
towns there is distress In unwonted
volume to be alleviated.
To this situation the Good Fellows
OF the nation. of the state and of the
nome community will address them
selves IN vigorous work for relief.
Ihis is not the year for the giving
of trivial things that parade only for
the momeut as the recognition by
friend of friend. The necessities of
life are wanted and to those necessi-
ties the tinsel and show that is bar
rem should yield.
Enter the field of the week with an
intention to hallow it with goods
deeds, to relieve want and to pause
not on the threshold where plenty
prevails. for this is not the year for
merely conventional remembrances.
-Huronite.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
BANK GUARANTEE LAW

The indications are that bank
guarantee law of some sort will be
brought before the legislature and
passed this winter.
Several different plans have been
suggested, but the most feasible one
yet advanced and the one said to be
favored by bankers is to have all de-
positors protected by a surety bono.
The banks now give bonds for the
safe keeping Of county and city funds
and there is no good reason why the
ordinary depositor should not be
guaranteed against loss should any
occur
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
REGARDING PUBLIC LANDS
FOR HOMESTEADs

Anyone interested in public lands
where the new settler may establish
homestead should write the Superin-
tendent of Documents, Washington.
ID. g., for Price List 20, entitled '.The
Public Domain This price list con-
ualns over 80 pages of titles of bulle-
tins which may be had for sum that
covers merely the cost of publication.
A great number of these pamphlets
cost the applicant only cents each and
few cost more than dollar. No money
is required for postage.
The following are a few sample
titles taken from the bulletin:
Suggestions to Homesteaders and
Persons Desiring to Make Homestead
Entries. Price Sc.
Use of National Forests for Recrea-
ton Purposes. Price 7c.
Summer Homesteads on Public Land.
Price &c.
Homestead Entries by Minors. &c.
VafahI FuDilc Lands in the United
States. Sc.
Other pamphlets listed will be of
value to those interested in conserya-
tlon and irrigation. There are also
publications on boundaries, coal lands,
desert lands, drainage, forest service,
Indian lands and lands in the various
states, including the Philippines, Pana-
ma and Hawaii.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
CROWDED ABOUT THE CRIB

Argus Leader: A great year for
the Johnsons is-Walter has cop
ped a fat contract with the fedora Is
Ban is hitting the high places with
the American league-R9ygl was
elected to congress in our second dis
trlct-Ed Is to go to the United States
senate-Hi is being groomed- for. The
presldency--and Jack has succeeded
in keeping out of the war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
EFFORTS OF THE GREEDY

1t is truly lamentable, at this pc
rlod OF peace and good Will-in the
United States to observe the man
ner in which Minneapolis aud ST.
Paul are quarreling. this time over
the location of the Farmers Equity
mill and terminal elevators, which
st. Paul seems to have captured from
Minneapolis. South Dakota's inter
est in the quarrel centers upon
whether South Dakota farmers will
be able to derive a greater margin of
profit from it all.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24
HEAVY LOSSES BY GERMANY

Geneva, Dec. 19.-The Swiss and
German newspapers this afternoon
printed statistics of German losses
to date, showing that they exceed
100000 men to date, the total Ger
man loss in dead, wounded and pris-
oners being placed at 1,4oo 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24

The jingling of sleigh bells has be-
gun, thus giving promise that Christ
mas may once more be celebrated in
the old time manner.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24

Those who kept accurate attack OF
the matter say that not one news
paper paragrapher in ten failed to
state that the recent outbreak of the
foot and mouth disease at certain
markets was very mild compared to
what would happen at each of the
state capitals where the state legis-
lators are soon to meet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24

1t is hoped that the mercury will
not decide to entrench for the winter
along the line it occupied last week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24

When deciding whether we as ma
bear in mind the time of warfare for
conquest in past, and nations may
exist side-by side in reasona BILE peace
so long as neither one prepa for
war. Hereafter Americans should
stand just a little 6rmer for A mer ica .
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-24

Continuation of Hobsonized state
ments regarding the alleged belllger-
ent attitude of Japan to the United
States have caused the American
peace society of Japan to designate
a committee of fifteen Americans re-
siding in Japan to prepare state.
ment that will assure the public that
Hobson is not the only man who is
posted on the situation.