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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

Tully Marshall, the actor, elucidates
the supernatural in this wise:
What is a phenomenon? 3" asked one
workman of another.
It's like this. Suppose you were to
go out into the country and see field
of thistles growing
eyes
"'Well. that would not be phenome-
nonr
No, that's quite clear agreed the
other man.
but suppose you were to see a lark
singing away up in the sky
Yes
"'Well, that would not be phenome-
non!' .lsI,ia
No, that also seems clear
But imagine there is a bull in the
field
Yes
Even that would not be a phenome-
non.
mo-.
But, now, Bill, look here. Suppose
you saw that bull sitting on them this
ties whistling like a lark-well, that
would be phenomenon August
Youngs Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock.
G. s. PEASLEE. Capt.
RAY NJ. BURNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

s What is the most expensive process
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

1.-The amounts given by the ladies who
are interested in our candidate do not
appear to correspond with their enthusi-
asm"
NO replied Senator Sorghum; II
don't believe most of them could appre-
ciate a candidate unless they could re-
gard him as something of bargain. -
Detroit Free Press.
"Rube, now cold did you ever see it?"
He said, well, sir. one time when I was
living down in Pickard county, in hog
killing time, we had a kettle of boiling
water setting on the stove, and We took
it out in the yard. and it froze SO dog
gone quick the ice was hot. National
Monthly.
Hosts Youngest-"Don't your shoes
feel very uncomfortable when you walk.
Mrs Newryche?"
Mrs Newryehe-"Dear me, what an
extraordinary question. Why do you ask
child?t
Youngster-"Oh, only co.'s pa said the
other day since you'd come into your
money you'd got far too big for your
boots.
The telephone girl in a certain New
York hotel answered a queer call over
the house exchange the other morning
about IL o'clock. When she plugged in
a mans voice said: Hello. Is this the
So-and-so hotel?"
No" replied the girl, who was slight
" surprised. This is Sueh-and-sueh no.
tel
"oh, all right" said the man. Just
woke up and didn't know where l was.
New York Telephone Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

Henry-"Do you think she would ac-
cept me if I should propose?"
Ethel-"Why. of course. She has ac-
cepted lots of worse-looking chaps than
you. Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

+ DO you keep a cook. Mrs Subub.
Madam, not only keep the cook, but
also her entire family. baltimore
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE AND SEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

1.-The amounts given by the ladies who
are interested in our candidate do not
appear to correspond with their enthusi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24

Ship Anna Camp of Bath was
lowered from the mammoth sectional
dock, foot of Rutgers street, New
York, Thursday, July %, 1874. after
being reeaulked, remetalled and
stripped. 1t was found that the ship
had been struck by an enormous sword
fish whose sword has penetrated the
side of the slip nearly two feet, break
ing off. remained in the planking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
CONVICT EARNINGS
 FOR DEPENDENTS
Rogers Says He Will Intro- duce Measure to Give Part
 of Money to Family

Along with various other measures in- tended to bring about a change in the present convict lease system of Alabama, John A. Rogers of Sumter will inc troduce a bill in the next regular session of the legislature providing that a part of the earnings of convict shall go to those who were dependent on his labor prior to his conviction.
 While in Birmingham yesterday, MT. Rogers said: 's'rhe bill will require the state to turn over to the wife and chil- dren of a convict a part of the money which he earns in the mines. Tn the event that the convict has no wife, the bill will require the state to turn over a part of his earnings to his father and mother.
 The state, reaping profit, d financial profit, from the confinement of con vict. should exercise a certain protective care over the children of the man thus imprisoned. I feel certain that there is healthy sentiment in Alabama in favor of the idea to be embodied in my bill. and I anticipate that I will be able to secure the passage of the bilr"
 MT. Rogers is one of the best known men of the state. He was formerly a member of the senate. He will be can didate for speaker of the house next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
YACHT VAN|T|E WINS
 FIRST SPEED TEST
Winner of Resolute by 16 Minutes and AS
 Seconds

Rye, N. Y, June 2.-Heeled under stiff breeze until her bronzed underbody glis- tened in the afternoon sun like furnished gold, Alexander s. Cochrans Vanitie flashed across the finish line a winner over the Resolute by 16 minutes and As seconds in the first race for the Amer ioa's defense candidate yachts on Long
 Island sound today. The official time allowance given the Resolute by the Van itie is known only to the cup commt- tee, but it is estimated mat the Reso- lute was given approximately 3l2 minutes
 so the approximate corrected time advan-
 tage of the winner over the loser was close to 13 minutes and 13 seconds
 Watching experts are not inclined to concede repetition of this victory of the Gardner designed sloop over the Heres hoff creation. for the 29-mile race over a triangular course was sailed under f1ukey weather conditions and adherents of the flag officers yacht are confident tomor- rows race will be another story
 Thousands followed the yachts twice around the triangle in steam yachts, sail- ing craft and excursion steamers. The spectators saw two of the three single
 stickers built for the purpose of de- lending the America cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger. Samrock "
 tried out under fluctuating weather condi- tions Ana when the fleet of private yachts and excursion boats headed away from the finish line 1t was the consensus of opinion that two worthy defending can- didates had demonstrated their prowess with still another yet to show it's speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
COMMENCEMENT
 AT GREENSBORO Is
 NOW IN FULL SWING
Two Oratorical Contests, Addresses Before Literary Societies and Alumni As
 s0ciatiOn Tuesday
By ANNIE E. sToLLENwERck

Greensboro, June 2-(Spocial 1.-Two cratorical contests and addresses before the literary societies and the Alumni as- sociation featured the commencement ex- ercises of the Southern University today
 At 10 d. m. the oratorical contest for the special medal took place in the college auditorium, participated in by four rep resentatives, two from the Belles Letters and two from the clarisophic societies Each of the contestants acquitted himself with great credit This contest is usually one of the most interesting of the speak ing events which feature the commence ments of the Southern university and to- days performance was fully up to the high standard of previous years
 The programme was as follows:
 J. II. Baxley, Dothan, World Fedora tion."
 E. D. Calhoun, Grove Hill. Warning Yesterdays-and Promise.'
 w. NJ. Pickard. Montgomery, Purpose a Life Power"
 E. A. Allen, Ashland, Tide and Time. ,
 The address before the literary societies was delivered by Prof. Frank Seay of Southwestern university, Georgetown Tex, a graduate of the Southern univer- sity in the class of 1899. Taking for his subject A Consideration or the south $ Neglected Opportunities in Art and Let ters and in the Sciences Professor Seay pointed out in telling phrases certain in- stances of this neglect and made an ef- fort to explain the weakness of this section along certain lines.
 The appeal for different attitude to- ward achievement in the various activities of life and for a warmer support for the things of the spirit was the continuation Of the address and called for the warm est commendation for the speaker of the occasion. The speech was an able and interesting presentation of the sub jeet, and was listened to with close at tention by the audience gathered for the exercises.
 On Tuesday evening two speakers en- tered into contest for medal offered by the United Daughters of the Con federacy for the best oration on the sub ject of southern history. The contestants and their subjects were
 J. H. Baxley, Dothan, "The Old South and the New
 c. A. Haskew. Whatiey. Alabama g Contribution to the Confectionery"
 The Glee club of the Southern university entertained the audience with a number of well rendered seelctions. Following this the annual address before the Alumni society was delivered by the Rev. John w. Frazer of Auburn, a member of the class of 1905.
 Tomorrow morning the final exercises of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
BOARDv VACANCIES MAY NOT BE FILLED
 UNTIL NEXT OCTOBER
Movement on Foot to Post pone Election of Success s0rs to Legrand and
 Johnson

Tuscaloosa, June 2.--(Speeiall-It has developed tonight that there is move- ment on foot which is known to be fa- vored by several of the members of the board of trustees not to name the sue cessors to the late M. P Legrand and J. H. Johnson at the meeting to be held "Wednesday morning. Ii is stated that some of the trustees do not care to make their decisions just at this time and the matter may be held in abeyance until October. The nominations made by the board will have 10 be ratified by the state senate before they become effective. While 1t is customary for all nominations of the board of trustees to be ratified without difficulty it is recalled that seven trustees for Auburn failed of ratification by the senate during the Conner admin istration These appointments had been made by Governor Jelks and the Conner senate held them nps
 One of the members of the board of trustees stated tonight that there would be no opposition to the election of Ma jor Steiner from the Second district. It cannot be stated positively whether his election Will be delayed until a meeting III otlpDSs II tHIs pldii iS ddoptcu N1iH reference to the Fourth district vacancy.
 Great interest is being manifested in the meeting of the board of trustees Wednes- day when two vaeanf.es on the board may be filled. Nothing occurred during Tuesday to change the situation in regard 10 the various applicants for these posi- tons The opinion that Mai. R. E. Stei= her of Montgomery will he elected to iii the vacancy caused from the Second district by the death of NJ. Paul Ie- Sgrand continues. Tha. pr, L. Hill of Montgomery. who was considered the leading opponent of Mr Steiner for this position, will not allow his name to come up Is stated here authoritatyely. The decl- sion of Hugh Morrow not to withdraw from the board does away with what would probably have developed into A very interesting contest from the Ninth district The members of the Alumni as- sociation today expressed great pleasure at the decision of Nh Morrow to con tinue as a member of the board.
 Contest in Fourth Interesting
 The principal interest. however. is be- ing taken in the contest from the Fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
GOOD ROADS DAYS
 CAUSE ENTHUSIASM

Many people are writing to the head quarters of the Alabama Good Roads association stating that their county will observe good roads days on Aupus, 14-15 If the enthusiasm continues there is no doubt but what this vear will be the greatest day in the history Of good foads days in the nation. The following short excerpts from letters to Secretary j. A. Rountree giving inc views and actions of the various boards of revenue and county commissioners on good roads days.
 Theodore Pruden. chairman of the board of revenue of Barbour county. writes: The board of revenue of Bar pour county have taken up the ques- ton of observing good roads days and took such action as we thought neces- sary to make the same a success. We nope for good results"
 W. H. Lindsey, probate judge of choc- taw county, writes: "A resolution to observe good roads days was passed at the June l term of the county com missioners. We will observe these days In Choctaw county"
 Judge NJ F. Brooks of Esscambia county writes: "Escambia county com nlssloners have passed a resolution to observe good roads days Good roads days, Were observed last year in the county and the results were very satis- factory"
 Judge J. F. Kelton of Blount county writes. Blount county has observed good roads days for the past two years with splendid results We will observe good roads days this year"
 Judge L. c. Hudgins of Pickens coun- " writes: Our county will observe good roads days this year and we are looking forward to the event with a great deal of pleasure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
A SNAKE TRAGEDY

Snakes and strawberries are not sup posed to be peddled by the same veget- able man. but Mrs. Mabel Sudduth. 241S Eighth avenue. north, last night goa both for the price of one. Mrs. Sud- auth got fright thrown into the bar gain which was as unwelcome as the snake.
 About 6 o'clock last night Mrs. Sud- duth bought some strawberries from a peddler's wagon, intending to can them. She took the 10 boxes into the house. dumped them out into dishpan, filled the pan with water and then threw the boxes out the back door When she returned she was about to put her hands into the water to wash the ber- ries when she noticed a commotion, and then saw water moccasin stick his head up between two big berries and wink at her. Mrs. Sudduth didn't wink back She yelled bloody murder and started to run, and while she was dis appearing the snake liked the looks of the kitchen and came clear out. Mrs. Sudduths brother killed him and he measured about 12 inches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
RECEPTION IS HELD
 AT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, June 2.-(Special )-The presidents reception. always an occa- sion of interest and importance to the student body of the State Normal school and citizens of Jacksonville, was a pleasant feature of the commencement exercises at the home of President Dau- gette Monday evening. The presidents home of the antebellum type. so well adapted to the entertaining of so large a number of people as was assembled there last evening, presented a lovely scene, with the fair girl graduates and the manly boy graduates standing in the receiving line. An orchestra furnished music throughout the evening and frappe was served in the dining room by Miss Kathleen and Miss Palmer Daugette. daughters of the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
LARGE CROWDS
 ATTEND REVIVAL

Tn spite Of the hot weather the revival services being conducted at the Foun- tam Heights Methodist church by Evan gelist George Kline are being we'll at tended. The preachers subject last night was What Will You Do With Jesus?"
 Evangelist Kline states that he wants to first revive the church and thereby guard against the common mistake of eyangelists, that which makes for a lack of permanency in their work. The common criticism of evanpelists. he said last night, was that their work did not last after they had left town. This was because a religious boom had not been created in the church. and this is what he says he wants to do among the church members themselves before he goes after the outsiders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03

prayer, by Miss Cora Down, teacher, vel come address, by D. J. Hummer; song, by quartet. Mrs Culpepper, Messers. G. ", Gettys. W. J. Pope and Body Taylor; ad- dress, by J. A. Reems; piano duet by Miss Matte Belle Payne; vocal solo. by Miss Clarke, trio, by Messers, Gettys, Pope and Taylor; reading, by Mir Pyle piano solo. by Miss Jones; song. by quar- tet. Messers, G. V. Gettys, W. J. Pope and Boby Taylor; benediction
 Jefferson Davis birthday will be cele- brated by the Stonewall chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, of this city, this evening at the home of Mir and Mrs J. A Dupuy on Fairview Heights An interesting programme has been ar ranged and the feature of the entertain ment will be a symposium of war incl dents to be given by the veterans present A literary programme with music will be given, and crosses of honor will be bestowed by Mrs. Beckham Refresh ments will be served. All veterans, Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy, are invited to attend
 All ladies residing on the north side of Nineteenth street who are interested in the city beautiful movement are invited to attend a meeting of the City Beautiful club of that portion of Ensley this morn ing at 10 o'clock at the Wesley House on Avenue H and Fourteenth street. The meeting Is held for the purpose of elect ing officers.
 H. W. Woodall of this city left last night for Lafayette to attend the wedding of his sister. Miss Marietta Woodall to Mir Thomas Dewitt Leauerer, which will be solemnized tonight. He expects to re- turn by the latter part of the week I l.- t.f more. where he underwent an operation about six weeks ago, and is improving very rapidly.
 Miss Clara Joseph has left for her home In St. Louis.
 Idris Thomas left last night for his birthplace, Abercarn, Wales. where he will make his home in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge: : $1250-Mrs. Sallie E. Jackson to H. w. Sheridan and Lottie Sheridan lots 19 and 20, in block 45. East Birming- ham.
 $2500-The Star Realty company to A. P. Buckner, lot 1. in block 25, survey of Barton's first addition to Bartonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03

district and the result Is still a matter of doubt. J. Kelly Dixon of Talladega is considered the strongest candidate for the honor, in spite of the fact that it is currently reported that the governor is strongly opposed to him. The candidacy of Judge John Pelham IS said to be aided by the governor. Other well known men who are being mentioned for the vacancy in this district are D,. Thomas w Pal mer of Montevallo, president of the Ala bama Girls Technical institute; Sam Will John of Dallas county and Henry F. Reese of Selma
 The trustees will also consider the re- port of President Denny. Copies of this document, which showA the splendid ad- vances made by the institution during the past year. have been in the hands of the board members for the past week. It Is considered certain that the recommenda- tions of President Donny will be con- cured in unanimously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
From the Angle of the Bug
By ASA RouNTREE. JR.

son In their part of the round and sewed up the game.
 
 Both the Barons and the Isookouts should show the Volunteers some sig nal honor during the next few weeks, for 1t has been though their good work that they have been able to hold on securely to their respective berths First, the Vols enabled the Barons to gain a clean lead over the Gulls by handing them several re- verses Now they are lending aid to the Lookouts by halting the Pelicans. The Pels dropped games to the Vols both on Monday and Tuesday, and this allowed the Lookouts chance to breathe easy.
 The double defeat yesterday caused the Barons to drop down to fourth place but even as 1t is the Volun- teers are sharing tha- position with our hopefuls. Mobile is back in third place after trailing for over a week at the heels of the Barons.
 Slowly the Vols are swinging irfAo their stride and they are now play ing really consistent ball. Of late they have proved a thorn in the side of more than one form, liable opponent and right now they are causing John ny Dobbs restless nights. The Vols are the best looking losing team that has been in Birmingham this sea son. Although the Barons beat them in two out of three games. the Vols looked good in both of the games they lost and were dangerous until the last man was out
 
 Little Tommy Leach caused the downfall of the Pirates in the fourth inning yesterday by tripling with two men on bases. This faakes the eighth straight defeat that the Corsairs have suffered
 Cravath is again polling the ball in old-time form Yesterday two were forthcoming off his trusty bludgeon Several double headers were staged in the big leagues and no team sue ceeded in coming ous ahead in both ends Even the Athletics were held to an even break.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
s. s. MANAGERS
 MEET TONIGHT

A meeting of the B division Sunday School league managers will be held to- night at o'clock in the Young Mems Christian association building. All man. agers of the division are urged to be present as business of importance will come up for attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
Swedish Lutheran Services at Ensley

There will be Swedish Lutheran serv- ices at the Presbyterian church in Ems ley on Avenue Thursday night at o'clock. The Rev A. A. Swanlund of Thorsby will conduct the services and preach a sermon. He will speak in Swedish but he extends general invi- tation to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03

coME worthy scribe wrote in the
 distant past of how Mudville o was plunged into gloom when the mighty Casey fell down on his job, but this was nothing to the gloom that prevailed in the city late yesterday afternoon when news filtered in that the Lookouts had strengthened their hold on first place as the expense of the Barons by annexing both ends of a double header. Timely hitting by Moose" McCormick's tossers was re- sponsible for the annexation. In the first they secured only seven safetes off Robertson but these came at op- perfume moments and played, an im- poftant part in the run-getting
 
 In the second game the hits of the Chattanooga team were both numer- ous and timely. Harben, who under took to lead the Barons to victory in the flag end of the double header, was pummeled all over the field in the first inning and was forced to beat a disorderly retreat. Three runs were
 
 Harben on the firing line and was well nigh invincible until the eighth. when, after the Barons had assumed the lead by getting four runs in their part of the eighth the Looxouts unloosened their war sticks agaAn and came near driving the elongated local heaver to the woods. Another trio of tallies were run up by the Ehattanoogans and this was enough to give them the second battle also.
 Young Stewart did valiant work for the locals in trying to repulse the ad- Vahce Of McCormick's s hrelings in the second encounter. h three times at bat he uncorked two nits, one of which was q home7run drive. He also pill fered three sacks The homer came in the eighth with Johnson and McDon- aid on base. Kniselys double and El- lan's single then placed the Barons In the lead. But this was of short duration for the I,ookouts fell on John-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
SOUTH ATLANTIC

At Savannah: Savannah i, Macon O. At Jacksonville: Jacksonville 9. Augus- a 3
 At Albany: Albany II, Columbia Q. At Columbus: Columbus B. Charleston g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
Furniture Dealers' Meetins

The regular weekly luncheon of the Birmingham furniture dealers will be held at the Newspaper club Friday at IF o'clock. instead of 12:80, as previous iy announced. J. J. Smith will bs the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
American Association

At St. Paul: St Paul 15. Minneapolis j.. At Columbus: Columbus 3, Indianapo- lis 8.
 At Louisville: Louisville O. Cleveland 9. (On1y three games scheduled).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-03
International League

At Buffalo: Buffalo '. Toronto 5 At Rochester: Rochester g. Montreal 6. At Jersey City: Jersey City 5. Balti- more B.
 At Providence Providence s, Newark l.