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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
ODE TO JUDGE TURNER
Ky CHARLES H. HANDY

Few men there are who have not at some time or other tried their hand at poetry. It more frequently happens about the time fellow has req ched the ''moon-ealf age and generally breaks out in the form of q love sonnet or a so-called poetieal effusion to his lady fair. for as the immortal bard says never durst poet touch pen to write until his ink were tempered with love's sighs."
 But it is also true that there are other occasions when a fellow is tempted to WOO the muse and attempt the rhymster's art. and it is of this class we propose to speak
 Of course you all know Mat Murphy, the elongated attorney with a Wood row Wilson jaw and smile that won't come off. Mat is one of the best fel- lows in the world and a durn good lawyer which is a combination hard to beat. He is possibly the last per son in the world you would have sus- pected to break into poetry yet he did, and to the elevation of his friend and law partner, Perry Turner. to the bench the world owes his "ode."
 The appointment of Perry Turner as recorder of the police court gave much satisfaction to the many friends of that promising young attorney. Among his professional associates he has always peeh regarded as a leyel-headed fel- low and if there Is a position under the sun that calls for that quality of virtue it is the police court bench He comes in contact with almost every Phase of the depravities and frailities or human nature and much. for the fu- ture reformation of those who come before him, depends upon thA manner In which Justice is meted out. And Judge Perry Turner is making good, or rather he has made good, for he is able and just and fair to All those who come before him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
CLAYTON

Clanton, February 7.-(Special.) 1.-Two new hotel buildings, some private resi- dences and a high-cass theatre building are among the new features to be rushed here in the building line. Messrs. R. c. and B. A. Allen are going to erect a theatre building that will be a credit to the city.
 The following ladies of Clanton met in the State High school building and or ganized the Chiffon County High School Improvement association: Mrs. Thomas A. Curry, president; Mrs. W. M. Adams, vice president; Miss Evelyn Waller, sec- retary, and Mrs. w. l., Mullins, treas- urer Prof. c. c. Slaton made a short talk to the ladies and thanked them for the interest they show in beautifying the interior of the new building
 Strawberry plants have commenced to bloom in the neighborhood of Thorsby. which is great strawberry district.
 James Grant has resigned as deputy sheriff of Chiffon county and Sheriff H. A. Harris has appointed John L. Gore to fill the position.
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But back to Mats ode He frankly acknowledges that he Is not a Long fellow or a Tennyson and that his efusion was the result of main strength and awkwardness," ruthe, than poetical inspiration, but 1t Is with no little pride that he regards his effort which Is as follows:
 Judge Turner is a rare old fellow,
 He sits where no sun do shine
 He stretches forth his hand so ellow
 To drag in that hard-earned fine. There comes to him many fair maidens,
 Whose eyes have forgotten to shine; And women with troubles laden,
 To pay old Turner that fine
 MAT (KIPL1NG) MURPHY.
 Can you beat it? Mat states that he meant no reflection of Judge Tur- rer's hands in the poem. for they aro always clean and white. but yellow was such good rhyme for fellow So he took the poets license and used it. In every great poem there IS all ways one line that stands out pre- eminent above all others and Mats classic is no exception to the rule alSe the second line of the first spasm. He sits where no sun do shine" Is this not gem? Talk about poets past and ores ent, you may search their many works and 1t Is doubtful If line can be found that will equal this. The nearest ap- proach to 1t might be the words of that ancient and long forgotten poet whose name is lost in the mist of past cen turies, "Fe fl. fo fum, 1 smell the blood of an Englishmun"
 Mat said that this is his first and last offense. He says writing poetry is harder work than trying to convince hard-headed jury of the innocence of a guilty client or running pollt- ical race. He further states that ho meant no harm and in future will con fine his writings to obituary notices and effusions of like character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
At The Lyric

Laskys "The Beauties" the largest or the Lasky miniature musical com edies' with 16 gorgeously gowned wom- en. great company of comedians and singers; splendid costumes and hand : some scenery Is the headliner of an exceptional vaudeville bill at the Lyric this week. commencing with the mat inee this afternoon and "society night" tonight. The other acts combine nov city, comedy and singing to a great CT degree than usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Use of Peach Pits

From the Hanford, Cal, Sentinel.
 A pile of 400 tons of peach pits is stacked on the ground west Of the California Fruit Gamers assocta tion packing house and several hundred more tons will be shipped in. Within a few days Los Angeles parties with the necessary machinery will arrive and this immense pile of pits will be cracked, the meats to be shipped to Germany, where they will enter into the manufacture of prussic acid and other products, including the process ing of the meats to be used in com merce as bitter almonds. The shells will be sold as fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
American Schooner Lost

Wilmington, N. O., February 7.-Ths American schooner William H. Yerkes struck the rocks on Frying Pan shoals early today and Is reported a total loss
 Her crew was picked up soon after the accident by the United States buoy tender Mangrove and brought here, The first mate, in charge of the vessel. said he mistook his bearings as a result oi the gas buoy light having gone out
 The schooner carried cargo of phos- phate rock and was bound to Balti- more from Port Tampa. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Celebrate "75-Day"

Paris, February 7.-(5:40 D. m.) France today celebrated "75 day" so- called because of the success of the famous French cannon. Money collect cd from the sale of small flags. medals and other insignia bearing reproduce tions of a cannon will go for comforts for the troops.
 It is believed receipts will be as large as from a sale of flags for Bel gian refugees when $7o0,000 was col lected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Establish Relief Stations

Mexico City, February 7.-General Ob- regon announced today that relief sta tions would be established throughout the city tomorrow to distribute money and supplies among the poor. Nullifica. ton of bills issued by General Villa has caused wide distress. The water short age has become so serious General Obre- gon dispatched artillery to join his in- fantry in an effort to drive ssapata's g men out of Xochmilico, the source of the water supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
l |APPREHENS|0N|S IS |CROW|NG KEEN OVER ADVANCES IN WHEAT Many Are Persuaded It Will Reach S2-Ultimate Eff feet Might be Serious MAY BE UNABLE TO
 FILL THEIR ORDERS Even if the War Should End This Summer Europe's Demand for
 Wheat Will Still Be
 Enormous
By HOLLAND

New York. February 7.-(Special )-In tne produce exchange it has frequently been said since the price of wheat at Chi cago passed s1.5o a bushel that consum- CTS in foreign lands will find that wheat costs them at the rate of S2 a bushel at least. For it is in the foreign markets that the cost of transporaion, insurance and like charges are paid. These costs do not come out of the money received by the farmers for their wheat.
 The extraordinary situation occas stoned by both domestic and foreign demand for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08

Principles of Graphic Expression as H. iustrated by Machine Drawing" 1912; Edmunster, structural Drawings" French, Manual of Engineering Draw ing, 1911; International Correspon- dence schools, Formation of Letters" "Geometrical Drawing" Mechanical Drawing" Practical Projections" Leeds, Mechanical Drawing" 1910: Miller, Mechanical Drafting" 1912; sylvester. eS"lf-Taught Mechanical Drawing" 1910; Trow. "Cyclopedia of Drawing = four volumes, and Willard, Practical Course is Mechanical Drawing for h. diViouals and Shop Classes, Trade and High Schools" 1910.
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Claude L. Parker

Roanoke. February 7.-(Special.) ) The funeral of Claud L. Parker was held in Wedowee Saturday. His death occurred the day before. Mir. Parker was one of the best known citizens of this county. He took an active hand in politics. Some years ago he was in the employ of the state convict de- rartment with headquarters at Speig- ners At one time he served as dep- uty sheriff of Randolph county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Police Seize Brochures

Paris, February 1.-The police today seized many brochures containing extracts from leading Spanish and Swedish news papers eulosizing Germany, her army and Emperor William. which had been circu lated among commission merchants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Swedish Steamer Damaged

Swedish steamer William, from Baltimore January 1s for Trelleborg and Kamar. Sweden. took refuge in Queenstown har- bor today from the storm. Several of her crew were injured, her boats were smashed and the bridge damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Miss Elizabeth Shelnutt

Roanoke, February 7-(Special, 1,
 Tho death of Miss Elizabeth Shelnutt occurred the 9th. inst. at her nome near here. She was S5 years of age. Her sister. Miss Martha Shelnutt, died Christmas eve. Between these dates two other ladies of the same name and family died in the same community. the interment in each case being in L1ban- on cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
A. A. Carlton Dies

Melrose, Mass, February 7.--Albert A. Carleton, said to have been the youngest regular army officer in the war between the states. died today. He enlisted in the Fourth heavy ar tillery at the age of 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Deaths and Funerals
William F. Robinson

William F. Robinson, aged 64 years, who lived at 1880 Seventh avenue. north, died last night at the family residence. The deceased is survived by his widow and several children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Mrs. Hulda c. Dunlap

The remains of Mrs. Hulda C. Dunlap, who died yesterday morning in local in- firmary, will be sent this morning to Cook Springs for interment by the Johns Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by her husband, a son and a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Not Usually

From the Louisville Herald.
 "Pa. a mans wife Is his better half. isn't she?'
 I've are told so, my son."
 "Then when a man marries twice there isn't anything left of him, is there?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
!. E. Evans

Mountain Creek. February 7.-tspecial.) J E. Evans, highly respected citizen. died at his home near Mount Pleasant and was buried in the church cemetery. The deceased leaves a devoted wife and nine children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Columbus Knights Meet Tomorrow

Birmingham Council No. eS5, Knights of Columbus will hold special meeting tomorrow night. February g. at their new hall on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Working Up-The Drauel1tsn1an
By CARL H. MILAN Director Public Library

Draughtsmen, in common with many others need sometimes to know about a lot of things outside of their particu- lar line of business One came to the library recently seeking information on gas producers. Another wanted a dozen different things in engineering all at once. And fortunately the library usu- ally has what such men want.
 It also has pretty good little collec- ton of books on mechanical drawing and related subjects, including: Antony. Elements of Mechanical Drawing" 1904; Antony, Machine Drawing; the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08

JOHNS undsrt.sins co. rheas ,ess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-08
Another Effect

Another effect of this extraordinary and unforeseen demand will be discovered in a greatly increased acreage devoted to wheat. Science has recently taught the farmers how they may increase their wheat harvests while at the same time not greatly increase the acreage devoted to wheat That is condition which has long been hoped for by James J. Hill, Howard Elliott and others who are thor oughly familiar with every aspect of wheat growing in the United States. MT.
 Hill, as the master mind of the Great Northern Railroad company. and Mir. El-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
TARANTULA FOUND
IN BANANAS

A tarantula was found in bunch
OF bananas in the Stier store at At.
lantic last Friday, and the clerk
force was jumping sideways until
it was safely corked up in a bot
tie. This fear of the tarantula is a.
kin to- the fear of the rattle snake
and has come down to us through
the ages. like the superstition of
the black cat crossing the road, the
blood Of a black hen being cure
for tuberculosis, looking over the
right shoulder at the new moon,
knocking ON wood-your head of
course, to prevent a change of luck,
etc., and like them lis simply su-
psrstit.on. They are poisonous, of
course, but not enough so to cause
death unless there is, an unusual
condition of the physical system,
such as a weak heart, or epilepsy.
In such cases, they are about as Ii
able to cause death, as would say
three cups of tea to the non-user
of stimulants who is in similar
physical condition.; or glass wills
key to the average non-user.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12

The sport of harness racing is as
sid as the hills. AS far back as his.
tory has been chronicled in the as
sociations of men and equines trials
and contests of speed have been a
popular pastime, enjoyed by all, re-
CARELESS OF race. color or cline. Horse
racing is frequently referred to as
the sport Of kings" Just why 1t
should be so credited and set apart
al the special privileged enjoyment
Of those individuals actively engaged
In what the late Mark Twain was
pleased to term ''the king business"
is not clear to We editor. At any
rate there has never been a time
when the wearers of the crown and
ermine have been able to monopolize
it, and it is today, as 1t always has
been, sport of the people, and as
carried on under twentieth century
methods is truly enjoyable.
An agricultural fair, whether great
or small, without speed program
for the horses would be as incomplete
as an afternoon tea without the fair
sex, or q circus without clowns. The
program arranged for the Iowa State
Fair and Exposition, August rs to Sep
tember 8, is one OF greater range and
variety than any heretofore enjoyed
by patrons OF this big institution. 1t
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
MRS. JUHL WEST
PHALEN SICK

For several weeks Mrs Grace Rab
son-Westphalem has been a very
sick lady at the home Of her moth
er, Mrs. Watterson. 1t was first re-
ported that Mrs. Westphalen and
husband, after their marriage a
few weeks ago, had moved in apart
ments with Mr.. Westphalens sister,
Mrs John johnson, which was q
mistake as the young people had
rented and furnished a lovely home
in popular part of the city east
Of the park.
They were arranging the furnish
ings of the new home when Mrs.
Westphalen was suddenly taken i'll
and for time her life was dispair-
ed of. Shehas been constantly under
the doctors care sill. ) however,
and although very weak there is a
certainty of her improvement, at this
writing Her many friends will be
pleased to hear of her convalesence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
AUTOMOBILE SHOW At IOWA
STATE EAR.

Afeature OF the Iowa State Fair and
Exposition this year which will inter
est pretty nearly everybody regardless
of race, color or previous conditions
Of servitude" is the automobile show.
Already space reservations have been
made for exhibition purposes by every
dealer in Des Moines and good, many
outside. This means that the show
will include practically every make
of auto that is manufactured in the
entire country. Everything that is new
or novel or late in auto building will
be on exhibition The man who is
thinking of buying a car this summer
or fall, possibly after harvest or corn
picking" will find the show of great
value in that it will afford the best
kind of an opportunity to compare
the various makes, one with another.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12

includes both harness horses and
runners, colt races and aged perform
ers. Two team races for harness
horses are listed this year, one for
trotters of 2:l5 class, the other for
PAGERS OF free for all caliber and abil-
ity. Last year, 1t will be remember
ed, there was but one event Of this
kind, that for the free for all PAGERS,
and which, it may be added, was OF
sensational sort, for In the second
heat Trainer Pike drove his pair,
Buck Muscavite, 2:07A, and Franklin
Pierce, 2:0SA, . mile in 2:l0A, =
worlds record for half mile track.
Another feature of the program this
year that cannot but prove interest
ing is the race for 2:l5 trotters under
saddle, an event that stirs memories
of the days when Dan Mace, Hiram
Woodruff, Budd Doble and others
were striplings in their teens. SO far
as we are informed this is the only
place in the country that will give 4
race for trottsrs under saddle. First
and foremost in The running horse
end Of the program is the State fair
derby A ppgss Of $500 has been
hung dp for competitors in this class.
and It should ring out rare dis
play of running taasnt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
CITY SUED FOR DAMAGES

1T. Lewis has filed the papers
in. suit which he brings. against
the City of Atlantic, for injuries
which he sustained in the sarly
morning hours of March 18th, 1915,
while employed as night clerk at
the Pullman hotel. He alleges that
when leaving the hotel, he slipped
and fell on a defective sidewalk,
breaking the smaller bone in his leg
near the ankle, and decorating and
rupturing the muscles and ligament
of the foot and ankle. The amount
which he prays the court to award
him is $3,225.OO, $500 of this a
mount for damages, $1O0 for medi-
car treatments and nursing, $685.
90 for loss of time during his inca
pacitation. H. NJ. Boorman is the at
torney for the plaintiff.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
NEW WASTE
PAPER BOXES

Twenty-four boxes in which the
waste paper of the city will be de
posted in the down town district
have been delivered by the makers
to City Engineer Spetman. They are
SO arranged that they may be at
tached to the steel poles of the
street car company carrying the troll
ley wires. They will put up at once
The boxes are made of sheet i
ron. All are painted a fiery red. A.
cross the top the words deposit
Rubbish have been painted. Across
the front the words "Help Keep
the City Clean" have been stencil
ed.
City Engineer Spetman will place
the boxes about four feet above the
sidewalk on the poles, where they
will be of easy access to all passing
them. They will be found on all i'm
portant down town corners and in
the canter of the business blocks.
The boxes We're purchased by the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
Alderman Stone. Council Bluffs
Nonpariel.
THAW THROUGH At
LANT|C TO EXPOSITION

An item in one of the Atlantic
paper states that Harry Thaw and
party passed through that city last
Thursday enroute to San Francisco.
This was mistake for on that
very day he was visi ting with his
old-time friend, ex-governor Bots,
at his home in the eastern part of
the state. las we understand it,
Thaw has been declared sane by
one court, and is now out on bond
awaiting the decision of the higher
court, and while we are absolutely
neutral in the case we feel that
it is hardly square for an editor
to take such rap at him. A
sane man would not leave the River
to River road for any other across
the state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
AT PALACE THEATRE

The entertainment given last Fri
day night by Exirss's big Chorus at
the Palace Theatre was fairly we'll
attended
The numbers given by the mem
bers of the Chorus, merited the Ii
bsral applause which they received.
The ladies quartette made pleas
ing impression as did the many So
los, trios, and quartetttes given by
the ladies and gentlemen.
The male quartette was certain
ly fine and pleased the lovers OF
good music. The applause which
each number received as it came
on, marked the appreciation of the
efforts of Miss Bessie Witthauer,
their trainer and leader. This DEM
onstrates just what can be done in
mus cal lines when conditions are
as favorable as they are in Extra
and we submit that there is moth
ing that our young people can dc
in the way of entertainment that
will be of more lasting benefit to
both themselves and the community
We hope that these programs may
be plentiful in the future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
MANY IMPROVEMENTS AT IOWA
STATE FAIR GROUNDS.

Those of Iowa's citizens who by an
nual pilgrimages to the State Fair and
EXPOSITION have kept tab on the
changes and improvements from year
to year will find that the march OF
progress has not been interfered with,
nor has it been idling by the wayside
since the fair of 1914 The first thing
that will meet the critical eye of the
visitor who enters the grounds by way
OF the Rock Island gates is the new
sheep pavilion, erected the present
summer. 1t stands inside the gates,
directly across Rock Island avenue
from the swine pavilion and south OF
the big horse barn. 1t is of the same
general plan of architecture as the
swine pavilion and machinery hall,
built of brick and steel, and is ma
terial Improvement to the southwest
corner of the grounds.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
REVIVAL MEETINGS AT
CORRECTION GROVE

Evangelist P. C. Nelson and par
ty passed through here yesterday
by auto, enroute to Correction
Grove near Elkhorn where they will
hold a series of tabernacle meet
ings under the auspices of the Bap-
fist churches of Shelby and Audu-
bon counties. The meetings will be
held in big tent capable of shell
tering at least one thousand peo-
pie, and will be held every evening,
until September 9TH. Everyone is in
vited to attend as many of these
meetings as possible.
The party consisted of Rev. p,
&C. Nelson of Indianola, j. P. Car
mong of ,Des Moines, and the Rev.
and Mrs. G. H. Clark of Chicago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
IS BRAZILIAN BEEF NOW

New York, July 31.-A shipment
of 100 tons of frozen beef from
Santos, brazil, said to be the first
consignment of Brazilian beef ever
received at United States port ar
rived here today on the steamship,
Rio De Janeiro, Argentine beef has
been shipped here for some time.
According to representatives of
the firm to which the beef was con
signed, other shipments are to fol-
low. Negotiations for the business
were begun during the visit here of
delegates to the Pam-American finan
cial conference.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
OVERLOOKING HOME
RETIREMENT

No one can. say anything a
gainst the farmer who buys an au-
to. 1t is one of the necessities Of
farm life. and does more than most
anything we can think of to make
country life worth living. So long
as the farmer has need of any mean
of transportation he has great need
for the auto.
But do not overlook some other
needs. Let not the auto deprive the
home of it's piped water system SO
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-08-12
a GREAT FAIR.

The Iowa State Fair to be held in
Des Moines Aug. Is to Sept. 8 this
year gives promise of being the great.
est fair ever held in the state of Iowa.
Effort has been made to increase the
exhibits in the several departments
and to make every department better
and larger and thus more instructive
than ever before and results SO far
have been met with success on every