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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-28

We are authorized to announce
BEN ID. RINGO, of Greensboro, KY,
candidate for the nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney of the Sixth
Judicial District, subject to the action
of the Democratic party at the State
Primary the first Saturday in Au-
gust, 1915.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-28

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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-05-28
barnes Will Take AppeaI

New York, May 22.-William M.
Wins of counsel for William Barnes,
announced this afternoon that an ap-
peal would be taken from the YER
dict of the jury at Syracuse which
found in favor of Theodore Roose-
welt in the trial of libel suit brought
by Mr.. Barnes against the former
President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

writer last night that there was a whole lot of ''ether'' on Dixon's glove, for he felt a strange drowsiness following that wallop. However. during the remainder of the battle Hanlon by clever ring gen. eralship held his own, and throughout forced the fighting
 It must also be stated in all due fair- ness to Hanlon that he injured his right hand in. the third round and from then on was fighting with only one mitt. Also Hnnlon had been informed that Dixon was an easy mark and therefore took no precautions, but ate a late supper and went in the ring sluggish and confident that he would play with the Bessemer youth and lay him low about the fifth round when the fun had become tire some. However. it must truthfully be stated that Hanlon came out of his happy dream fin the first round and incidently came near going onto another one by that terrific left hook of the Bessemer rolling mill champion.
 Manager Bill Streit is going to match up both boys again for the next stag and Eddie Hanlon assures the fans that he will go in the ring with his eyes open this tirne and if MT. Dixon wins it will be on pure merit.
 The fans await the next stag with the assurances that rattling good bout will be enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Lynching Record for 1914

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 l find. according to records kept by the department of records and research of the Tuskegee institute that during the year that has just passed 52 persons were put to death by mobs. Of this number 49 were colored and three were white. The number of persons lynched in 1914 was apparently the same as for 1913, and is the smallest number for year since records of lynchings have been kept.
 Although the number of lynchings has not increased, there appears to be an in- creasing tendency to lynch for any cause, however trivial, and also to dlsre- gard sex. Of the 52 persons lynchcd in the past year only seven. or 13 per cent, two white and five colored, were charged women. One of these women was only F years old and was charged with kill ing man who, 1t was reported, had raped her. Another of the women lynched was accused of beating a child to death; while the third woman and her husband were charged with setting fire to a barn. In the presence of their 4-year-old child they were put to death.
 The crimes charged against the persons killed were: Murder 13; robbery and murder, 6; robbery and attempted mur- der, l: suspected of murder, 1: rape, 6; attempted rape, 1; killing an officer 5; wounding officer, 1: murderous assault 8: alleged murderous assault, 1; biting off a mans chin, 1: accused of wounding a person, l; killing person In quarrel 4; beating child to death | trying to force way Into woman's room, 1; stealing shoes a lT,p yf1fI Z; assisting man to escape who had wounded another, l; being found under a house. l.
 l find that lynchings occurred during the year In 1b states as follows: Alabama, 7; Arkansas, 1; Florida, 4; Georgia, 2; Louisiana. 12; Mississippi, 12 Missouri, l; New Mexico, 1; North Dakota, 1; North Carolina, 1; Oklahoma, 3; Oregon, l; South Carolina, 4; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 6.
 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
 Tuskegee, December 31, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
SAYS MILITIA
 IS POORLY PAID

Springfield. H., January 1.--'If the national government wishes the states 10 maintain a citizen soldiery, it should furnish in the shape of pay for their time greater incentive to young men to become soldiers was the declara- ton today of Governor Dunne, ad- dressing officers of the Illinois Ma tonal Guard on their annual New ears call. The governor declared that training of state troops was for tho benefit of the national government.
 soldiers who have attended 40 or more weekly drills in the course of a year should be paid at least S1.50 for each night so spent" said the gov crncr. "If the national government wishes young men of Illinois to at tend drills that they may become pro- ficient soldiers then they should be paid for each night they attend drills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
TOO FEW SHIPS ID CARRY RENTING
 AMERICAN TRADE
Mir. McAdOO Discusses Con- mercial Situation in Letter to Chairman of the Mer-
 chant Marine Committee

Washington. January 1-Scarcity ot neutral ships to carry the revivins trade between the United States and Germany is emphasized in a letter writ ten by Secretary McAdoo to Chairman Alexander of the House merchant ma rine committee concerning the work oi the war risk insurance board
 Some of the steamship companies' the secretary said, "are offering boats that have been in port out of use for a considerable length of time and some indeed, of such a class as to render II questionable whether they should be permitted to sail on such voyages
 MT. McAdoo said the board was writ ing insurance up to $75O,000 on cot ton cargoes to Germany the amount being divided between vessels and car goes. He added that he understood the regular marine insurance com panies were not writing policies more freely. He quoted the board as re- porting:
 Tt can be safely assumed that the American and German companies are doing their utmost to relieve the ex- isting situation and to develop a suf- ficient market to take care of the larg- est cargo.
 'The German companies have a very special reason for desiring to do the utmost in this direction.
 As far as marine insurance is con- cerned we must differentiate between ships destined to German ports and those to neutral ports with the pos- sibility of transshipment to Germany As to the latter, the situation is prac- tfcally no different than exists in ordi- nary years. Rates to Rotterdam, Co., penhagen and other Scandinavian ports are practically the same as last year on similar vessels. The size of the market Is more than sufficient on such risks to take care of any cargo by a suitable steamer.
 'The situation as to ships to Ger . many is more difficult, and the avail able market is limited to German and American companies. The situation is rapidly improving and the market is developing under the demand.
 "The rates charged are not excessive taking into account that the ports are on coast on which 1t is safe to as- sume many aids to navigation nave been removed and that salvage oper- ations near that coast, under war con. ditions, would be almost impossible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
HANLON INJURED IN
 THURSDAYS FIGHT
Atlanta Boy Has Hand Injured Result of Summary of Rounds Shows Battle Draw-Two Will
 Meet Again
sy RICHARD F. LussrER

Throughout the city yesterday amongst the sport fans the sole topic was the bout between Eddie Hanlon of Atlanta and Sailor Dixon of Bessemer at the B. A. C.. stag Thusday night Opinion was divided on the respective merits of both boys, but 1t was admitted by all that both were clean. game fighters and that the Hanlon-Dixon bout had been clever exhibition of the manly art
 It was stated yesterday that through some misunderstanding Referee Jack Bid- dle appeared to have given the decision to Eddie Hanlon at the end of the fight It Is now ayered that the referee merely approached Hanlon to congratulate him on his fine showing. This led some of the spectators to believe that a decision had been rendered, but this impression wes quickly corrected. Under the boxing laws of Alabama no decisions can be given
 Nevertheless, had there been a decision 1t would have been a draw. That was the consensus of opinion even amongst the friends of Eddie Hanlon, who ad- m1tted that Dixon had proved a Tartar"
 But to return to the fight. In the first round Dixon surprised the fans by floor ing the shifty Atlantan with straight ieft to the jaw. Hanlon admitted to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
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Old Forts Better Than New

One of the peculiar features of the war In Europe has been the discovery that the old fla shioned earthworks proved bet ter able to resist the great shells of the Germans than the modern concrete and steel Qualifications, says the Sacramento Union.
 Among the forts at Antwerp was one old one which contaaned little concrete or steel its chief defense system being mas sive earthen barriers. Into these piles of solid earth the hig shells of the Germans sunk only ahout a yard. while in the newer forts they penetrated twice that distance. fst
 It was also found that the damage caused by these shells was much less in the old than in the new forts. The ex- plosion shattered the concrete in the new forts, while in case of the earth works 1t simply made shallow hole.
 It was found earlier in the campaign that the modern fort was of little value when attacked by modern artillery A single big shell demolished one of the forts of Liege, and the forts at Namur were wrecked by the giant projectiles with little delay. I
 On the other hand. intrenchments which sheltered strong forces Of in- fantry, protected by artillery. have proved a hard problem for the armies of both the Germans and the allies.
 In fact, the success of the French in preventing the Germans from invading France from the east has been due to the fact that the troops in the in- ltrenchments along the hills have been able to keep the Germans away from the forts. In other words, the army has protected the forts
 It is not likely that the day or the fort has passed, but certainly no na- ( tf4r, rrrf1 ba SA srL ae, dependence on forts of steel and con crete The4main, defense of the na-, tions will be now. as always, not the castle and the fort, but the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
AGUAS CALIENTES
 MEET DELAYED

Fl Paso,i Tex, January 1.-Recon- vening of the Aguas Calientes con- vention at Mexico City, set for Jan rary 1, probably will not occur for more than week, according to advices received here today. It was said the delay was caused by friction between the Villa and zapata elements over military executions. Zapata remains at Cuernavaca and Villa at Mexico City.
 The delay will prolong General Gut ierrez's tenure as provisional Presi- dent. It was said the Zapata element would oppose his re-election
 From Vera Cruz came reliable re- ports that summary executions had oc- casioned disagreements there Friction was reported between General Obregon, Carranza commander, and some or the Carranza cabinet members
 Juan N. Amador an E1 Paso lawyer. has been appointed acting head of the Carranza foreign relations department to succeed Ysidro Fabela- sent on a mission to Europe,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
BRITISH WARSHIP
 FORMIDABLE SENT TO BOTTOM OF THE
 ENGLISH CHANNEL
tContinued from Page One,

continued their advance in upper AL sace.
 On the whole the situation seems virtually to have reached a position of stalemate Neither side has made gre f impression on its antagonists line. and both being very strongly entrenchei |. IL Is considered unlikely that either ths Germans or allies will attempt another general offensive until superiority in numbers Is attained by reinforcem >nts.
 Much the same situation prevails in northern Poland. where the Germans are reported to have failed to cross the Bzura and Rawka rivers ~na to have been unsuccessful advancing alond the Pilica river. They are i. to b., digging themselves in. preparatory to remaining until the hardening of tho ground by the frost makes troop move ments less difficult.
 The growth of the British army IS shown by an army order issued tonight constituting six armies of three corps each. Thus several generals who con- manded army corps at the beginning of the war now find themselves at the head of armieA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
AUSTRIAN MONITORS
 BOMBARD BELGRADE

London, January 2.-(2:21 a. m.)-A Reuter- dispatch from Belgrade says:
 -Four Austrian monitors boInbardcd Belgrade Thursday. Their fire did slight damage.
 Reports from Sofia. Bulgaria. nf serious clash between Servan and Bul- garian frontier guards are officially de- nied here. The truth is says the of hcial statement. that Servian guards arrested a number of inhabitants of Baganwzawz who were trying to leave the country to avoid military service. There were no casualties and there was no conflict with Bulgarian guards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
AT TER AMBULANCE
 CHASERS' TRUST"

New York, January IA campaign against the ''ambulance chasers' trust,'' so-called by District Attorney Martin of the Bronx, was begun today with the ar rest at Bridgeport. Conn.,, of Dennis Murray, foreman of linemen for the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, on warrant charging perjury. Murray was released on ball.
 confession obtained from Murray, according to the police it is alleged re- vealed that an organization of influential lawyers exists for the purpose of suing large corporations, particularly the New Haven road. for slight or imag gnary in- juries in accident cases. The alleged per- jury in Murray's case concerned his tes- timony at 8 coroner's inquest a year ago into the death of a New Haven lineman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Want to Investigate Brains
 ot Leading Men After Death

Philadelphia, January 1.-Efforts to in- duce eminent scientists, captains of in- dustry and political leaders to permit their brains to be examined after death VIII be made by members of the Ameri- can Association for the Advancement of Science. This announcement was made today at the closing session of the asso- clauon's annual convention. Copies of actresses on the brain made yesterday Will be sent broadcast and at the asso- clatlons midsummer meeting at San franclsco In August every delegate will De asked to bequeath his brain to special lsts for study.
 Three members of the association. Dr. reward Pickering, Harvard; pr. Henry skinner Academy of Natural Science. Philadelphia, and Dr. L.. O. Howard Washington, permanent secretary of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Scott Held by Police

Tom Scott, who resides at 22lo Ave nue F, was arrested on South Twen- tieth street last night by Detectives Brannon and Macke on charge Of assault with intent to murder It is alleged by the detectives that in the course of celebrating Christmas eve the aforesaid Tom Scott discharged his pistol reckiessly and one of the bullets lodged Tn the limb of a passing negro Green Pollard. At police headduarters 1t was stated that warrant would be sworn out for Scott this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
UNION MACHINISTS
 TO BE WITHDRAWN

savannah. January 1.--Union nlachin- lsts employed as instructors in various state prisons will be withdrawn. it was announced here tonight by William H.. 1ohnston of Washington, president of the international Association of Machinists.
 The ofganzation's executive board, now meeting here, today approved the report of the association's committee to the recent convention of the American Fed era tlon of Labor recommending such action.
 IT was said all the instructors would pc withdrawn at the same time. The heads or the various organizations in- VciVed VIII be consulted before a date is set.
 In taking action on the subject the ex- ecntive board emphasized its opposition to prison factory products competing with the output of free labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Mrs. Frank P. Goodson Dead

Centreville, January 1.--(Special. )-Mrs. Frank P. Goodson died this morning at the home of R. c. Goodson. where she was visiting. Only few days since Mrs. Goodson, with her two small children, came from her home at Uniontown, Ala, to spend the Christmas holidays with the family of K. c. Goodson of this place. A short time after her arrival here Mrs. Goodson and her two children developed pneumonia, but her condition was not re- earded serious until the last day or two, when she became ala. ningly worse. Be- fore her marriage she was Miss Virginia Ellis of Birmingham, daughter of the late Rev. J. D. Ellis, one of the most prominent ministers of the North Ala bama conference. and was the srand- daughter of the late s. c. Chadwick, q prominent banker of Greensboro, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
WILLIAM I. LEWIS
 DIES IN WESTBROOK

Westbrook. Conn.,, January 1-William l. Lewis, for 12 years an assistant ser sgeant at arms in the United States Sen ate ana we'll known veteran of the war between the states, died here to- night aged "A years
 During the war Lewis was captured by Colonel Mosby's soldiers and tried as a spy lie was confined in Libby prison and later exchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
ATTEMPT TO LYNCH
 NEGRO FRUSTRATED

Charleston. Mo, January 1.-Negro levee workmen attempted to lynch one of their number here today for stab ping the foreman, white man. A pass ing train crew saved the negro after the gang had placed a rope around his neck.
 The foreman is in a critical condi- tion. The negro is in jail here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
EMPEROR JOSEPH
 APPEARS ANXIOUS

Geneva, Switzerland, January 1-(v1a London. 11:05 p. m.)-A Swiss diplomat, back today from Vienna, says Emperor Francis Joseph on Christmas day looked well, but seems sadder and more anxious than usual.
 Four alleged German spies were ar rested yesterday at Delle, France, near the Swiss frontier. They were taken to Belfort for court-martal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Shops to Open

Ogden. Utah. January 1.-After be- ing closed most of the time for the last six weeks, the Southern Pacific railroad shops here will be opened Jan uary 4, according to an announcement here today The shops employ 800 men. It was announced also that the company's shops at Sparks, New, which have been running with reduced forces. would resume full operations Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Japs Deliver Guns

Tokio, January 2.-10:20 a. m.) The fact that Japanese soldiers went to the Russian frontier to deliver guns and ammunition purchased in Japan and that Emperor Nicholas' authorize tion of Japanese to serve in the Rus sian army was gazetted recently in Harbin is advanced here as a pos- sible explanation of reports that q Japanese army was on the way to Eu- rope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Child Labor Law Effective

Atlanta, January 1.-The child labor law. enacted by the last Georgia legisla- trre. became effective today. It pro hibitP the employment of children under 12 years of age and provides that chill dren between F and 141a years can be em- rloyed only when they have a permission certificate from their county child labor commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Sugar Beet Crop Large

ogden, Utah. January l-Sugar beet crops of 1915 will be made into a tonnage of sugar 9 per cent greater than that of lsl4 1t was announced today. The out put or four sugar factories, operated by one company during 1914 at Ogden, Logan and Lewiston. Utah, and Burley, Idaho, was S0o0O,000 pounds. 9 per cent in
 crease over 1913. Belief that war will curtal the sugar output of Germany and Austria is given as one reason for the increase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
JOHN KLING MAY
 RETURN TO GAME

Springfield, Mo-. January l.-John King may return to baseball next sea- son. King, who is visiting friends here. said tonight:
 T have received an offer 1ecentlv from Cincinnati and several from the Federal League. If I return to base pail 1t will be to play with Cincin- natl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

association, announced that they contem- plate bequeathing their brains to the cause of scientific investigation.
 Science has studied the brains of plenty of murderers," declared pr. How ard but 1t Is not often brain of a man Of really high calibre may be com pai ed with those of criminals or men of lower mentality"
 The theory that air currents carry dis ease germs was disputed by Dr. A. c. Abbot of the University of Pennsylvania. Tn the near future.' said Dr. Abbot, ..the term 'air-borne diseases will be nothing more than figure of speech The air does not carry disease. No amount of ventilation that will yet leave a room hahitable will drive bacteria from the atmosphere. Bacteria quickly descend to surfaces and cling to them and venti- laton or no ventilation plays no part in their spread"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
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Nervous, Blood, Skin. Rectal. Genito- Urinary, Female and Chronic
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 We furnish medicines without extra charge, and give our patients the bene- fits to be derived from X-Rays, Violet Rays. Ruby Light Baths. Medicated vapor and Nebulized Inhalation and everything that we can make available for the speedy cure of our patients.
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 Our Medical Institute was established in Birmingham over 25 years ago and is one of the best equipped medical in- atitutions in Alabama.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Deaths and Funerals
Alfred A. Owen

The remains of Alfred A. Owen. aged 31 years. a well known linotype oper- tor. who died early yesterday morn- ing in a local infirmary, were sent to Charlotte. N. C., early this morning for interment by Lige Loy The deceased is survived by his widow, mother and sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Steamer Wrecked

Harwich. England, January 2.-(via London, 2:l5 p. m.)--A torpedo boat re- ports that the Norwegian steamer Ode nesnce was wrecked on reef soon after leaving Rotterdam Friday. He crew of A. was saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
To Issue Treasury Bills

London. January 2.--(1:35 a. nl.)-It is announced unofficially that arrangs- ments have been made to issue LLb- licly on the London market $60,J00. .00c in French s per cent treasury bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Emperor COngratulated

Vienna, January 1.-(Via London. January 2. 12:31 a. m)-Emperor Francis Joseph today personally re- ceived New Year congratulations of members of the imperial family and presided at the usual family dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Ask Mayors Removal

Toledo, January 1.-Repubiican op- ronents of Mayor Carl Keller are circu- lating petitions to present to Governor Willis when he takes his seat January Il asking that Keller be removed for neglect of duty. Keller is a republican ano succeeded Brand Whitlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Bryan Has Granddaughter

Asheville. N. C., January 1.-.Secre- tary of State Ryan, here for d brief vacation, received a telegram today from Mrs. Bryan at Tucson, Ariz., an nouncing the birth of daughter there to MT. and Mrs w. J. Bryan. Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Mrs. l.. M, Hebron Dead

Vicksburg, Miss. January L. Mrs. Illlie Marshall Hebron. honorary life president of the Mississippi State Fed eration of Women's clubs, died today here at her home. Mrs. Hebron was 70 years old. She was sister of Judge William Marshall of St. Louis.