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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
THE INSURANCE QUESTION
 FROM EXPERTS VIEWPOINT

i ander City where I issued checks for | $43, 900 in one week; and Milton, Fla, and many smaller towns Incidentally, l may 1 say that the largest single claim l adjusted l single handed, involved $107,000, although 1 assisted in adjusting many larger ones. The company l represented paid out in San Francisco over $2,000 900 as the result of the confagration.
 My duties for many years consisted in
 inspecting not only buildings but towns,
 waterworks systems, fire departments and In short everything connected with or affecting fire insurance.
 l used to run with the machine in Charleston, S. C., from 1870 to 1876, when the volunteer fire departments were in their glory, have been chief of volunteer city fire departments; have organized vol unteer departments and seen them grow from bucket brigades to motor-driven ap- paratus, with paid and expert men, and | in short have been so familiar with fires and seen them from so many points of view that the future holds no terrors for me.
 The above statement would, I think be held by court sufficient to qualify me as an expert, and 1 have only said so much for the purpose of impressing the | bar of public opinion with the idea that | what l may say will be worth weighing ] as evidence in the case of the people vs | the tariff association.
 | l want to testify in behalf of the people The tariff association has shown itself abundantly able to take care of itself as it has succeeded in some instances in the Birmingham district, in pulling or pushing up rates S4 per cent within the last 10 years, notwithstanding the large amounts that the district has paid for ex-
 tension of water mains. paving of streets, improvements in construction of build
 ings and in the purchase of fire fighting apparatus.
 l do not believe the people should have,
 to stand the burden of this additional tax, levied in the manner that it has been.
 and I will give good reasons for my be- lief in other letters JAS. Fl. HARD ! Birmingham, August 26, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
LITTLE DANGER OF , CONFLICT BETWEEN
 VILLA AND CARRANZA

Washington. August 26.-Paul Fuller of New York, who. it is predicted, probably will be the next ambassador to Mexico, reported to President Wilson today that there was little danger of a conflict be- tween Villa and Carranza. and that pros- bright.
 MT. Fuller probably will leave for Mex ico again shortly as an unofficial rep resentative of the American government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Republicans Adopt Platform

Pittsburg, August 26.-The repub' lican state committee here tonight |adopted platform of principles fo' the fall campaign The so-called jim crow bills in Congress and segrega' tion in the executive departments ar' condemned. The party is pledged t woman suffrage in the next iegisla ture when the amendment to the cun stitution comes before it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

pie were swarming around him like bees, every one wanted better quar- ters, and were willing to pay any amount, but there were none to be had Some are paying bigger prices for sec ond and third class rooms than they had paid for luxurious accommodations engaged ahead on the Aquitania and which had to be given up.
 The people in my cabin had had at least five reservations, and one after the other the ships were taken by the admiralty. I heard one steerage pas senger had sold his ticket for $500, and the American was very glad to get it at the price, and think they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

work being in charge of District Grand
 Chancellor s. w. Friedman of Tusca- loosa. officers for the ensuing term will be chosen at the meeung Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The insurance question has occupied a good deal of our attention for the last several weeks, more especially since the Southeastern Underwriters association raised the rates 15 per cent
 This Is large subject. too large 10 be treated of intelligently within the limits of one letter, therefore with your per- mission l will write several short ones, which l trust will be worth reading and l am sure will be interesting to any one who has to pay insurance.
 Whether what a man has to say is worth hearing or not depends a great deal on whether or not he knows what he is talk know that am familiar with the subject intend to treat, but for the information of those who do not know me it might be as well to state that about 2 years ago l became local agent in this county, at Bessemer, for what is recognized as one of the leading fire insurance com panies of the world. Seventeen years ago l became the special agent and adjustef for the same company, and for many years covered the states of Alabama and Florida, with occasional work in Missis- sippi and Georgia, for them. In 1908 I, in company with a corps of expert in- surance engineers and inspectors, inspect ed and reported on every. building in the business district of Birmingham. have visited most of the town of Ala bama and Florida adjusted and paid out over $l 100000 in fire insurance claims, set tied confiagration losses in both states, seen cities burn up and helped pay the losses.
 During my term of service the cities of Jacksonville and San Francisco suffered from great conflagrations, while there were number of smaller ones, like Alex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27

office and headquarters while in Birmingham Let show what's down Mobile county the land of health wealth happiness will show development and grapefruit orchards that will asonish and these orchards for $l00 cash and $1O month for 36 months
 Alabama citizens S4OOOO from & 3acre orchards
 Remember 100 the either Satsuma grapefruit and fere cultivate and for the three without further guarantee writing the expiration of this time will have 100 living
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
County Seat Fight in Hamlin.

Pierre.-The old fight for county
seat honors in Hamlin county is now
revived. Castlewood having and wish
ing TO keep the location, and Hayti be-
ing a candidate for it. Hamlin coun-
ty authorities have written the attor-
ney general for a ruling upon consoli-
dation Of counties, which must be eff
fected by a majority of each Of the
counties involved in the consolida-
ton. The attorney general has ruled
that such an act is entirely within the
provisions Of the state constitution.
At one time Hamlin and Codington
counties were consolidated under the
name OF Adair county. Later they
We're given the present names. all
these transactions being on paper. for
there We're no settlers living there to
consult about the matter. The 1893
act was drafted especially to regulate
their consolidation again into one
county. From present indications it
seem the long drawn controversy on
q change Of county seat location Is to
continue.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Drowning in Central South Dakota.

Lake Andes.-Chauncey French,
aged II. vas the first victim OF a
drowning accident In central South
Dakota for the present season. He
was drowned in Lake Andes. near
which his mother, Mrs. French. re.
sides. The body was In the water
about an hour before being found.
Himself and some boy companions
went to the shore OF the lake to camp.
Young French entered an old boat
which was on the shore and the wind
carried it out into the lake. He be-
came frightened when the boat had
reached a distance OF about
five yards from shore and commence
to fill with water, and Jumped Into the
lake. His companions called to him
to hang to the boat, but he was too ey-
cited to heed their advice, and. being
unable to swim, soon sank from sight.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Freak Tornado Does DAMAGE.

Tabor.-This place was the scene OF
a decided weather freak in the form
OF a miniature tornado which swept
over the town at a time when but a
light breeze was blowing. A rain
storm was prevailing at the time.
After blowing e a number of small
buildings in town. the tornado switch
ed its course and struck the baseball
grandstand in the outskirts OF town.
The storm tore the grandstand to
pieces and scattered the material for
a distance Of $50 or 200 feet. A small
shed nearby also was demolished and
pieces of it were found 200 feet away.
As but little wind was blowing outside
Of the pathway Of the tornado. few
citizens realized the dangerous condi
ton at the time.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
KEROSENE
STATE FIRE MARSHAL ISSUES A
WARNING TO THOSE USING
THE FLUID.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capital City, the Varioss
State institutions and from
Many Different Parts Of
the Sushlne State.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Pierre.-The state insurance depart
ment gives out a statement on the
danger of the use of kerosene as kin
ding, with the following showing:
"On the evening of May l the
terrible and agonizing torture caused
from such an explosion eliminated
in the death Of one or Terraville's
prominent citizens, while preceding
this by only a short time another vic
tim was claimed.
"These are not by any means the
onfy causes of this nature reported
and called to the especial attention
Of the fire marshal's department.
there having been many other such
cases reported from throughout the
state, and in some cases gasoline as
well as kerosene has been used for
starting fires, and invariably the re-
suits have been very unfortunate.
THE Black Hills district alone dur
ing the past six months has contribu-
ted six cases whose alarming re-
su'.s q death loss, and property loss
brings only too forcihly before US
the necessity for extraordinary pre-
cautions by the public in the use of
these inlammable and explosive com
moGities."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Cattle Rustlers at Work.

Sioux Falls.-Reports from the ey-
IRENE northwestern section or the
state are to the effect that one Of the
most dangerous bands of cattle rus
lers" that ever operated in that part
OF the northwest has as its field Of
operations the territory lying along
the South Dakota Montana boundary
line. The depredations Of the rustlers
have become so numerous and SO bold
that the sheriffs and stock inspectors
Of the region have organized for the
purpose OF running down the rustlers
and putting a stop to the thefts. Some
of the stolen animals have been recov,
cred, and an INSPECTION OF them shows
that the changing of the brands was
merous officers now are securing the
country In search OF stolen cattle and
in hope OF running down the thieves.
Some OF the stolen animals have been
trailed to the South Dakota side OF
the line. The operations OF the rust
lers are conducted on such a whole
sale scale that the authorities have
reason to believe that they have con-
federates in South Dakota and adjoin-
ing territory In Wyoming, who aid
them in running out OF the country
stolen cattle TO innocent purchasers.
Not since the early days of South Da.
kota and Montana cattle raising has
a gang of rustlers been so bold as the
band which 10Y is carrying on its op.
erations.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
WILSON BECOMES MRS. MADO0|

Washington, May s.-Eleanor Ran
dolph Wilson. youngest daughter of
the president, and William Gibbs Nc
Adoo, secretary OF the treasury, we're
married at the White House at 6
o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev.
Sylvester Beach, Of Princeton, n. j.
The wedding procession proceeded
from the main stairway into the cor
ridor. through the north door OF the
blue room, to the platform erected in
the south bay window OF the room.
Miss Sallie McAdoo led the process
sion, followed by Mrs. Sayre and Miss
Margaret Wilson. Miss Nancy Lane
directly preceded the bride, who was
escorted by the president. The groom.
with DR.. Cary Travers Grayson. met
the wedding party at the altar. Mr..
McAdoo wore evening clothes and DR..
Grayson wore his uniform. Rev. Syl-
vester w. Beach performed the cere-
mony.
After the ceremony the wedding
party proceeded to the red room.
where they received congratulations
n good wishes Of the company. The
Marine band furnished the music.
Supper was served at small tables In
the state dining room. The decora-
tons Of the blue room were lilies and
ferns, and the decorations in the din
ing-room were pink and white ose
Handsome Wedding Presents.
In spite Of the small list Of invited
nervous. Prominent among them were
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
SUPPOSED ATTEMPT TO FRIGHT.
EN- BECK IN RESEARCHES
ON RECENT MURDER.
HAPPENINGS OVER
What Is Going on Here and There
That Is Of interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da.
kota and Vicinity.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Geddes.-A dummy fiveinch bomb.
attached to some partially burnt dy-
Mantle fuse, but containing no eXplo-
sives, was discovered under the bed
window of Ambrose b. Beck.
states attorney Of this county. The
irfivi1n"l who left the bomb covered
his tracks with cayenne pepper, for
toe evlaent purpose OF preventing the
use of bloodhounds on his trail.
The detectives who are still work
ing on the recent murder of W. II.
Men2ie and Miss Blanche Signal be-
lieve that the placing OF the bomb
have been merely the work OF local
hoodlums, incensed at the continued
activity of Mr.. Beck in investigation
Of the double murder. The states at
torney has encountered considerable
local opposition to following up the
case. on account Of the belief held by
many that Menzie killed himself and
the young m
Local officials and the outside de-
tectives are giving attention to the
bomb episode and they expect to make
some arrests.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15

the beautiful silver tea service. given
BY the members Of the house of rep
r~esentatives, a piece OF jewelry from
members of the senate, twelve silver
plates and a platter from the cabinet
members and their wives, and a hand
some gift from the justices of the Su-
preme court. From the diplomatic
vited, came flowers and good wishes.
The brides bouquet was Of orange
blossoms. white orchids and lilies OF
the valley. The flower girls carried
white chip hats. hung by ribbons.
filled with flowers.
Miss Margaret Wilson's gown was
OF soft blue Grape with painters and
waist OF blue tulle. The neck was
finished with a cream lace ruff and a
lowered sash completed the costume.
With this costume was worn a blue
lace hat. trimmed with pink roses and
touches OF black. Mrs. Sayre's cos
tune was exactly like Miss Wilson's
except that the color was pink. The
gowns OF the little flower girls were
white, with blue and pink ribbons.
Beautiful Wedding Gown.
The wedding gown worn by Miss
Wilson is made OF ivory-white satin
and trimmed with real old point lace.
The bodice is softly draped with satin,
which crosses in front and is brought
to q point below the shoulders, front
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15

and collar are edged with q rose and
green lowered narrow ribbon. fastened
in front by three ribbon buttons. Long
blue sleeves over white chiffon end In
wide cuffs Of 16 rows Of narrow black
braid.
The short skirt Is OF gabardine, with
three circular flounces starting at
sides OF skirt These are fastened at
back with a strap Of g%abardine at
tached to which are four small black
silk tassels. Between the founces,
corbeau charmeuse. to which they are
attached, showing about one incl Of
charmeuse between each founce.
Flounces and bottom OF skirt are edged
with black silk braid.
Sketch Of Mrs. McAdoo.
Mrs. McAdoo Is the only one Of the
three daughters OF the president who
has eyinced no inclination to pursue
an accomplishment or perfect herself
il any branch of study. Like her
mother, she has talent as an artist in
oils and has spent two seasons at the
Academy or Fine Arts In Philadelphia.
She has q keen sense Of humor, and
is much of a diplomat. She is the
only member Of the White House fam
lily who has a nickname. She Is called
Nell"
In appearance, Mrs. McAdoo Is tall,
slender. with a girlish figure, and d
light. swinging gait.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
NEWELL IN HILLS.
Director lnspects irrigation and Res
ervo:r Projects.

Hot Springs.-Director Newell Of
the government reclamation service
has been III the Black Hills looking
over the Belle Fourche irrigation pro-
jet, and later inspected the reservoir
site for the Angostura project in Fab
river and Custer counties. While he,
like most government inspectors, was
rather reticent about talking his mind
regarding the prospects fer having
this project considered bv the govern
ment. it was evident that he was Well
pleased with the big reservoir site
and the location CT the proposed dam
IN the Cheyenne river. He remarked
that the government had some dam
sites that surpassed this one. but that
they had many which were not SO
good as this. He considers this ieser-
voir site II of the very finest. It
viii store an quantity Of
water, sufficient to irrigate the more
han 100000 acres of land that Will
ONE under it. He expects to return
here some time in July to look over
the lands, which he would have done
at his time, but was prevented by
the almost continuous downpour Of
rain while he was here, making the
roads bad. Under the present recla-
nation law there are no available
funds for new irrigation projects. but
the interior department is considering
the recommendation of new measures
which Will permit the continuation Of
the reclamation Of the arid and semi
arid lands. It is probable that the
plan to have the government purchase
irrigation bonds of districts that are
organized under acceptable state laws
will be recommended by the interior
Observation-Disclosures Mr.. Newell
said that he knew nothing regarding
the contemplated action on the part
OF the government. yet he thought
such a measure. which was fayorablv
considered by the recent conference
OF irrigation delegates at Denver, was
a very good plan for new projects to
work on.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Two Parker Buruiaries

Parker.-The Wood and Schone-
mann lumber Offices safes were brok.
en- into and robbed, the cash maui from
both b%urglaries netting only about
S32. The burglars entered the Schone-
mann office by breaking a window.
The safe had been left unlocked, ex.
cept the cash drawer, which was pried
open with a Ratchet and about $50
,aken. Woods Office was entered in
: similar manner and about - So.
cured In that deal. The burglars did
not take any OF the valuable papers
stored In the safes,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
place 5000 Cows IN Rosebud.

Dallas.-Jackson brothers OF Dallas
have sold to the farmers in the neigh.
borhood Of Dallas, Colome. Carter and
WeWela, 5000 COWS since the opening
of their stock yards at Dallas late In
February. The Jackson brothers and
their eastern connections have S3.C00,.
600 loaned on farms In the Rosebud.
and went into the cattle venture this
year to aid the farmer in making good.
With the large numbers of cattle ship
ped in and distributed among the
Rosebud farmers and the present
wonderful prospects for crops, Greg
DRY and Trip counties should register
a highly prosperous season In 1914.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Gun Barrel Bursts.

Meadow Michael Fife, a sheep
rancher of Chance. S. D.. was seriously
injured by the explosion Of a gun
which he fired into the air to brighten
the coyotes away from his flock. the
gun tore off the ends OF three myers
on Flies left hand and made an ugly
wound on the right side OF his head.
The injured man lay for several hours
unconscious on the prairie, then re-
v1ved and made his way to the house.
He was taken to LOOMS for medical
attention. /.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15

and back. The V-shaped neck is I'm
ished with folds Of soft tulle. The
long mousQuetaire sleeves are made
of tulle. The real old point lace Is
gracefully draped over the right Shout
der to the left side of the waist and IL
fastened with a spray of orange bios
SONS; the lace then continues as q
border to the long transparent tunic
of tulle, which graduates to the side OF
the skirt at the train. The sweeping
train Is three and a half yards In
length.
A cap effect bridal wreath, with
orange blossoms and long draped veil
was very effective.
The old point lace used on the gown
is a masterpiece and a work Of art In
lace making. 1t Is a part OF d world
famous collection.
Her Going-Away Dress.
The brides going-away dress is =
three piece dress made Of corbeau-blue
gabardine. The coat is made Of cor
beau blue charmeuse and gabardine.
The front and upper part Of back OF
coat is made Of charmeuse. The back
is gathered at collar. The three-quar-
ter sleeve of gabardine Is topped with
the blue charmeuse, the edge Of the
sleeve being bound with a fiat black
silk braid. The soft girdle Of gabar-
dine ends In front with an oval
charmeuse buckle. The bodice is dark
blue chiffon over white. 1t has braided
with II rows OF braid over belt of blue
gabardine. A white ~organdie vestee
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
HOW TO RAISE POTATOES.
Advice Given Out by Professor Hume
Of the State CciIeue,

Brookings.-'lf you want to keep
potato disease out OF your crop, plant
clean seed on clean ground says DR..
A. n. hume of the State college to an
inquirer on this subject. He says:
Raise potatoes in q long rotation. See
to it that they do not come back on
to the same land Ottener thar once in
eight wears. Sncn al ARRANGEMENT is
usually possible by a careful rotation
system Thus your land will be rea-
sonably clean from potato diseases.
Moreover. be sure to plant clean seed.
Treat the seed with formaldehyde.
Such treatment will not drive out all
manner of diseases. In addition to
this treatment, when You cut the seed
potatoes, look carefully at the cut sur
faces Of the seed pieces. If any dark
ness appears or other indications Of
disease, lay out the affected pieces and
burn them. Do not plant them. Meth
err throw them out in any way on the
land. Planting potatoes thus on clean
land, using treated seed, and also seed
unaf1ected with potato disease, is the
practical way for keeping potato dis
eases reduced to a minimum. Pota-
0 e should be put in on a deep seed
bed. PloW the ground deeply, as much
as seven or eight inches. | would sug-
gest also fall blowing under many cir
c~umsta1ces. After potatoes thus put
in on a deep seed bed and cultivated
clean, it is posslple 10 put IN small
grain with shallow blowing, or ever
with no ploWing whatever. A seed
bed following potatoes could be pre-
pared with a disc, but It should be a
sharp disc and the ground should
have ample work.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
Ride Without Tire.

Garv.-Mr. Putoff, from west Of
town. was trying a car before decid-
ing to buy it. He and two others were
driving into town. The back left
tire was down and as the rain had Just
begun they decided to go the short
distance without replacing the tire,
A quick turn was made at a corner
and the wheel was dished, breaking
every spoke. The driver stopped
quickly and the men were not injured
only thrown out.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-05-15
BIBLE STUDY IN SCHOOLS.
South Dakota Sunday School 1850
citation Adopts Resolutions.

Mitchell.-By unanimous vote the
South Dakota Sunday School associa.
ton adopted resolutions favoring ac-
credited Bible study for high choois
and urging that it be applied 20 the
public schools of the state. This plan
follows the system adopted by North
Dakota educators. NJ. NJ. Kramer OF
Pierre, C. III. Lugg OF Parkston, and
]. w. McClinton of Mitchell. were
named as the committee to foster the
scheme. The deliberations of the CON
vention are being we'll attended. Two
hundred and fifteen delegates outside
of Mitchell We're registered making 1t
the largest Sunday school convention
over held in South Dakota.