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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Much Talk About Health Laws
By MRS. !. B. REID

1 tained in health offices and holds that
 power in the selection of experts, especial ly where mortality is concerned.
 Thus Panama had the invaluable scr vices of Dr. Gorgas, the best sanitary spe- cialst to be had.
 The corporations, who are considering in every phase their work, human welfare | first are selecting their own health of- ficers, without consultation with our health authorities, from a determined ef- fort to give the best conditions for best service. An example-the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company have a splen-
 did, efficient system today under the
 direction of their special officer. This problem certainly concerns every homo in Alabama. and as the virtues of the present system are in dispute among the powers to whom it Is entrusted, cer- tainly no harm could be done in trying an-
 other system at least settling the dis
 turbance that is impairng efficiency by turning over to Alabama her legitimate
 charge, the health and peace of mind of
 her people. If the people are taxed to
 make the health department of state a
 success, then the voice of the public
 should influence heed to the .ituation
 The majority of people have thrown all
 of the responsibility of sanitary influences on the health officer; they need education along the lines of their own duty to forbid danger, and when it is made known to
 them Alabama is looking out flor the health and life of the state, then the peo- pie will rally to the cause of better hea lth and better communities: they will have come into their own and recognize their duty And the health officer whoever he may be. will be ably assisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
WILSON TO RETURN
 TO WASHINGTON

Cornish, N. H., August 7.-President Will son, it became known tonight, is planning to return to Washington to get in per sonal touch with recent developments in the Mexican situation, diplomatic ex- changes with Great Britain and Germany and other pressing official business Under ordinary circumstances the Presl- dent has found it possible to direct activi- ties of the different executive departments from here, but within the last few days so many problems demanding quick action have developed that he feels he should return.
 The exact date of the Presidents de- parture has not been decided on, but he probably will be back in the White House before the end of next week He may return to Cornish later if public business permits.
 The President today was informed of the filing of brief by General Carranza with the state department proposing a confer ence with his advisers and virtually ask ing for recognition by the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
SEEK
 RELEASE OF GOODS

Washington, August 7-American importers who have contracted for Bel gian merchandise and whose shipments s have been held up by the British order in council are flooding the state depart ment with requests for release of their goods, even under the last British pro posal that payment be made through London financial agents to prevent any possible benefit to German interests. Ar engagements probably will be made soon for release of a small quantity of goods under this plan.
 Many Belgian products now held a. Rotterdam and other neutral ports a D ready have been paid for and the inn porters are urging the department to get some concession from Great Britain that will allow their shipments to come out. This phase of the question has been presented to Great Britain through Sir Richard Crawford, commercial attache here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Bertie Raoul

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Bertie Raoul, aged IS years, who died al a local infirmary Friday night will be held from Johns private chapel this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The pail bearers will consist of the girl friends of the deceased and will be as fol . lows: Miss May Vogue, Miss Bessie Sims, Miss Bille Allen, Miss Mamie Hughes, Miss Madie Gabbert and Mrs Estelle Ware. Interment will follow in Elmwood.
 The deceased had been employed in Pizitz department store for the past two years and was one of the most popular girls in the store. The deceased Is survived by her mother one brother, Frank, and one sister, Miss Ella also al uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. w r. Neil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

The contention among the doctors of this state has given the. people valuable information and created much talk and interest
 Alabama has no health laws under pres ent conditions.
 As a state she is as helpless as child 1 to remedy any situation. dangerous as it may be to the health of her charges.
 This is placing a grave responsibility on a few, when it really is a matter con- cerning all of the people.
 This power of making health laws is given to the medical societies of the state, the same authority that creates the rul- ings elects officers and executes their own laws.
 Think of such a grave responsibility be- ing placed beyond the control of the states executive officers
 Think of the possibility of politics in- vading these ranks. We all know how penetrating and poisoning this germ is and it's energies and tactics have been un- tiring, even unfailing in situations just as perilous to public welfare.
 Its influence could destroy the value of skill of competency even science.
 Alabama, with no legal rights to inter- fere with the neglect of problems endan- gering the lives of her people. and yet this is true. The very difference of opinion among eminent physicians of the state strengthens the demand for a change. If no remedy, public confidence will be sacrificed by the ignorance of the right and wrong of it. Thus, lack of co-opera- uon, that power that makes for com munity welfare. will cease, and disregard for laws improvised will endanger lives.
 This is a problem for the people. Our health Is of vital importance; it is the moving spirit of the world, and we are playing with 1t as with political ball. tossing it to home made" laws preach ing more than we practice.
 The tuman frame without health Is as inert and valueless as any other broken down machine. It is the states office to supervise health.
 The United States government recog- nizes the value of legal authority main -~~~~~~-~~~-~-~~-~~~~~~ wire in West park last Thursday night, will be conducted from St Paups church tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Father Coyle will offici- ate. The remains of the deceased will be sent to Attalla by Shaw for inter ment.
 The deceased is survived by his father, William NJ. Cole. three sisters Miss Mary Miss Margaret and Miss Helen Cole of Little Rock; and two brothers, Harry of Lincoln, Neb., and Robert of Trenton, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
EARTH MOVEMENT
 IN PANAMA CANAL

Panama. August 7.--An earth move ment at Gaillard cut in the Panama canal has reduced the channels depth to less than 20 feet This has delayed the passage of 10 vessels, including the steamer Finland. bound from New York to San Francisco with 560 pas sengers.
 It is stated that traffic probably will be resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
SEARCH BAGGAGE
 FOR EXPLOSIVES

New York, August 7.-Baggage of each of the 670 passengers who left here for Liverpool aboard the Ameri can liner St. Louis today was care fully searched for explosives. The pas senger list was the largest in long time.
 Three Americans were among the 119 passengers sailing for Glasgow on the Anchor liner Cameronia. The steamer ca rried a large cargo of war supplies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Bonus Reflected

Eric geport, Conn.,, August "A bonus proposition recently made by the Locomo- tive Company of America to it's employees was rejected at a meeting here tonight of about 800 employees. The meeting by an unanimous vote decided to make a demand on the company for the eight hour ork day with time half for over time work. It also decided to call . a strike if the company does not grant the eght-hour work day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
They Hope for Spring

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 An examination was being held in little Emma's school, and one of the questions asked was:
 "On what do hibernating animals sub sist during the winter?"
 Emma thought for several minutes and then wrote:
 .'On the hope of coming spring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Howard NJ. McGlachery

Howard M McGlachery died this morn ing at 12:90 o'clock at his late residence in Ensley. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Johns. The de- ceased was connected with the Capitol. Park garage. He is survived by his mother Mrs. A. V. McGlachery; one sis ter, Mrs. George Brickin of Bessemer, and two brothers, NJ. P. of Birmingham ane H. w. of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Nopskid Banana Peel

From the Detroit Tree Press
 San Erancisco.--"We have with us today the nonsiid banana peel"
 So announces Frederick Boegle of the Burbank experiment farm, near Hay ward, Cal, who says he has produced Q banana with coat like sandpaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Mrs. Blanche Griffin

The remains of Mrs. Blanche Grf- fin, aged 32 years. who died at the family residence, 709 Third avenue, Woodlawn, Friday night will be sent to Woodland by Johns for interment this morning at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Joseph Muglack

Joseph Muglack. the infant son of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Muglack, died at the family residence, 120 Waller street, West End yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Funeral services over the re- mains of the deceased will be held this afternoon. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Sorrows cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Thomas Powell

Thomas Powell, aged 72 years, died at the family residence. 1004 Second avenue, last night at o'clock. The deceased is survived by one son and two daughters. Funerals arrangements will be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

the Henry George Single Tax colony here received accidental burns today whicl may prove fatal. Overcome by the hea of brushwood fire while passing througl the Fairhope park, he fell into the fire and his clothes being ignited, was se verely burned. MT. Beiiantee is 70 year of age and his recovery is regarded a doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

He explains that the fruit was ob- tained by crossing the ordinary banana with the castus pear Boegle says that the new fruit has the usual taste of banana, but that it may be dropped upon the sidewalk with perfect safety to pe- destrians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
The Victor

From the Louisville Herald. ''I really believe the pen is mightier than the sword How so?" What the sword accomplishcs the pen
 of the censor strikes out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Stanley Cole

Funeral services over the remains of Stanley Cole, aged 16 years, who was electroeuted when he grasped a live
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Overcome by Heat

Mobile, August IA special from Fair hope says: James Bellantee, organizer of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
ALEXANDER BARBER DEAD.

Alexander Barber of the Pleasant
Hill section died early on the morn
ing of April 3 and was buried Sunday
at Pleasant Hill at II o'clock. The
Funeral was preached by Rev. v. A.
Morris.
Mr.. Barber was a Confederate vet
ePan and was wounded several times
during the Civil war; however, ne
amply provided for his family until
his death.
The deceased was a member of the
Baptist church for ffty-four years, a
deacon thirty, and was a faithful
worker for his church and communl-
ty. He was a member of Oak Grove
at the time of his death.
Mr.. Barber was seventy-one years
and three months old. He was a
faithful member of the farmers union
at Upward and his body was laid
away with farmers union honors.
The members of the union of Hender-
son county and all that knew him will
mour the loss Of this industrious
man.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
TEACHERS TO MEET SATURDAY
AND PERFECT THE PROGRAM

The Henderson County Teachers
association viii meet at the high
school building on Saturday of this
week and perfect the program for the
county commencement to be held on
May II.
Attendance on the part of all thu
teachers is urged as it is desired that
the details of the county commence
ment program be completed.
Considerable work has been done
in preparation for the event, which
will be one of the biggest ever held
by the educational forces of the coun-
ty. Valuable prizes have been offer
ed for various departments of the
commencement program and pupils OF
the county are training for the occa-
sion.
1t is necessary that the teachers at
tend on Saturday even though their
schools have closed, for the reason
that full cooperation will be required
in order to make the commencement
a success
Professor Reed requests that teach
ers or pupils file with him the names
of contestants for the athletic events
early as possible so that arrange
ments may be made for them.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
RUGBY SCHOOL EXERCISES.

The Rugby school commencement
was held last Friday evening and
night.
An unusual feature of the event was
the military exercises of the Coast
Artillery Corpse of Hendersonville.
Prof. J. B. Be1k, WHO recently passed
examination and was made second
lieutenant of the company, invited
Capt. r. V. Ladd and his men to par
ticipate in the exercises. AS Star
Spangled Banner was sung the flag
was raised over the school building
and a salute fired. The program
carried out in military style, which
was quite unusual Tor a country
school.
The literary exercises were highly
enjoyed.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
SPRAYING DEMONSTRATIONS
FOR HENDERSON COUNTY.

The North Carolina Department of
Agriculture will send an expert hor-
ticulturist to Henderson county to
spend a week for holding demonstra-
tons in pruning and spraying apple
trees.
The dates are as follows:
r. M. Roberts, Fletcher, N. c., April
18th.
P. J. Hart, on Green River, April IL.
A. F. Pace, Saluda April IA.
Fruitland Institute, April Is.
Mr. Jones at Dana, April Is.
every farmer that is in reach Of
either of these demonstrations should
avail himself of the opportunity of
seeing and hearing this man who has
spent his life in the orchard business"
says Farm Demonstration Perkins.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
FLAT ROCK SCHOOL PATRONS
HAVE COOPERATIVE METHOns

A number Of patrons of the Fla.
Rock graded school and several Nov
met Friday and graded the road fran,
the main highway to the school buiI1'
ing, a distance Of about 800 ward.
Three men had their teams and >
great deal of work was o tba
grade being cut down about two ana
one-half feet in some places. pro-
fessor r. A. Reed, who is an engineer
had surveyed the road and the WORT
OF the people of the community ra
suited in a much better approach to
the school grounds.
At a meeting of a number of ma.
irons Of the school one night last
week it was decided to organize a
community club and hold resular
meetings for the benefit of the school
and community. J. j. Slattery spoke
to those present on some of their
reeds and their possibilities. Much
interest was shown, as a result Of
which it is likely that a club will be-
organized. The first Of these sociai
and business gathering was recently
given by Professor Reed.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
Effect Of Great Kidney
Remedy IS Soon Realized

1 feel it my duty to let you know
what Swamp-Root did for me. I was
bothered with my back for over TWEEN
ty years and at times l could hardly
get of bed. T read your advertise
ment and decided to try Swamp-Root.
Used five bottles, and it has been five
years since / used it, and I have never
been bothered a day since took the
last bottle of it. I am thoroughly
convinced that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root cured me and would recommend
it to others suffering as I did.
My husband was troubled with kid
ney and bladder troubles and he took
your Swamp-Root and it cured him.
This was about five years ago.
You may publish this letter II you
choose.
Very truly yours,
MRS. MATTE CAMFIELD,
r. F. D. No. 8 GobleV1lle, Mich.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of July, 1903.
Arvin w. Myers,
Notary Public,
for Van Duren Co., Mich.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
5 e Il Il Il Il Il r 4
: HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
# e e e e e e z

II II II II II II II y Il 80
Miss Alice Pace conducted last RI
day mornings chapel program. lES
exercises were brief as she had OHt
days notice. Some of our last year
graduates, who are 10Y attending as
sifern, made us a visit.
On Tuesday evening, April o. 'n'
playlet, "A Box of Monkeys" was ~
peated. We were glad to do so as tn7
proceeds are needed to send our VII
torious debaters, Quay Dotson, koDels
Davis, Gather Briggs and Miss Hei err
Fisher to Chapel Hill. The hearIle1
support of the school attends them nna
we hope success will be theirs IN tno
last field of battle. Miss Steeuln"O
will accompany them. tan,
There will be a debate at the scnUT,
house on Friday, April 9, on Wo ,1"i,
suffrage. The debaters are MISS w. ~,
riel Fuller with Albert Dixon on nss
negative; Miss Carrie LYDIA n ME-
Willie Lou Jordan on the ammatl'e.
Several plays are now under co nS%
Grafton for presentation for comIue .sod
ment. Mrs. Fuller has not yet declu
as she is DESTROYS of giving as many
possible an equal opportunity 10 tns
hibit their talent. The name
play will be announced in due tln0'
OLIVE MUIRIEL FULLEh' =
High School Reporter
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
FARM HOME OF LANES BURNED.
Occupants Have Marrow Escape With
Lives From Early Morning Fire
ut Rugby.

The home Of Henry Lane and sIs-
tiers in the Rugby section was de-
stroyed by fire Of unknown origin
about 2 O'Clock Tuesday morning and
the occupants OF the house had a mar
row escape from death.
When the flames were discovered
they had enveloped the house which
was about ready to collapse. The oc-
cupants ran out but Miss Tommy
Lane re-entered the house for some
clothing and raj overcome by smoke.
She was taken from the building by
her brother, Henry Lane, in an uncon-
scious condition, and the a of o. B.
Burroughs, which was about the only
property saved in the barn, was used
for the purpose of bringing Miss Lane
to the city for medical attention. With
Miss Lane were the lady occupants Of
the house and Mr.. Burroughs. The
early morning dash through the Bit
ter wind was made with the occupants
Of the car thinly clad as they were
unable to save any clothing. The
party found shelter with Mrs. J. n.
Waldrop on Fifth avenue.
The dwelling and it's contents were
almost a total loss. A barn only a
few feet away was also burned. \
o. b. Burroughs, who has been con-
Quoting a poultry farm on the Lane
property lost his equipment in the
barn and some furniture he had stored
therein. Practically all the contents
of the barn except the automobile were
burned.
While the origin of the fire is IN
known, it is believed that it started
from a defective 1ue. The loss is es-
timated at being somewhere about
$1,000. 1t is understood that there
was about $1,7OO insurance. Had the
occupants been a few minutes later
discovering the blaze it is. likely they
would not have been able to leave the
building with safety.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
A Good House,

Mrs. Allen was entertaining q caller
one afternoon not long ago and was
enthusiastically explaining the many
advantages Of concrete hollow block
construction, Of which the walls OF her
new home were built.
1.-THE air spaces in the walls anOrd
insulation against heat in summer and
cold I'm winter" said Mrs. Allen. "And
not only that, but such walls ancrd
ventilation and insure a more healthtul
house."
The visitor nodded approval and
paused renectively for q moment, then
replied:
"WeI, our frame house must be quite
az well built. Every night we lock the
cat In the cellar and have to let her OUt
Of the attic I'm the mOrninG."-DetroAt
Free Press.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
y W. SMATHERS GETS PATENT
ON WHIFFLETREE COUPLING.

J. w. Smathers is preparing Illus
trated advertising matter for a Whit
fle tree coupling on which he secured
q patent last June. Mr.. Smathers Is
planning to market the latest inven-
ton in the Way of a swingletree coup
ling, which obviates the necessity OF
weakening the whifletree by placing
a bolt through it.
1t works by a slot continuance and
can be removed and replaced without
using any screws of wrenches' just
requiring a certain position for work
ing the slot. The coupling affords
greater strength for the wh1thetree
and is much more convenient to work
than those now in use.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
Letter to
DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
B~inghamptOn. n. Y.

Prove What Swamp.ROOt Will do For
You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Hendersonville Week
ly Western Carolina Democrat" Reg
ular ffty-cent and one-dollar size bot
ties for sale at all drug stores. adv.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
RnNina Trouble.

When Bobbie went to see his grand
mother he was much interested in
whatever went on In the kitchen. One
day she said to him: "T'm going to
make you a nice little pie in a saucer.
all for yourself. Don't you think I'm
pretty good to take so much ~trOubleF'
Bobbie pOndered. Grandma" he
said at length, mother told me not to
be q bother, and IL it's going to be any
trouble you a just as we'll make my
Die reS'lar size."-EXchange.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08
His Distinction.

"WiIiam, are you ever going to get
matters SO arranged that we can AFFORD
to have an automobile?"
"I don't expect that we can ever
afford one, but I hope to get matters
so arranged within a few months that
we can have One."-Chicago Record
Herald.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08

The Democrat publishes on an aver
age three times county news
than any other newspaper, but it costs
no more.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-04-08

Read the Democrat and trade with
it's advertisers for they help improve
the community.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-02-05
Get uicense-MaY 30 Days Later

Superior Judge Easlerday, Of Pierce
county, iavors the enactment of law
by the legislature requiring that thirty
days shall elapse from the time a mar
rage license is secured until the con-
tracing parties can marry. This he
believes will do away with numbers Of
divorces. In large percentage OF di
vorces he has granted he finds the man
and wife knew each other but few
days or a week or SO from acquaint-
ance to marriage.
No two people should marry or be
allowed to marry" says the Judge,
until they have known each other at
least thirty days. Four weeks ac-
quaintance will often produce disillu-
sionment."