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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
JAMES FOSTER WINS
 ORATORICAL CONTEST

Marion. May 1S.-(Special)-The an nual freshman sophomore Reclamation contest of the department of English of the Marion institute was held in the college chapel last night at o'clock James Foster of Union Springs won first place, Kyle Holley of Wetumpka won second place, and R. B. True. of Newborn third place.
 The freshman team won the class award.
 The freshmen class was represented by Warren Grain, Kyle Holley and ]. c. Bondurant. The sophomore class was represented by James Poster, Hewitt Smith and R. B. True.
 The sophomore junior declamation contest wil be held in the college chapel this evening at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
OVER 700 GO ON
 TRIP TO PULLMAN

Several hundred members of the ln- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, their families and friends. spent very pleas ant dav at the Alabama Odd Fellows Orphans Home at Cullman yesterday. Fol lowing the close of the recent session Of the grand lodge many of the delegates in attendance remained over for the ex- cursion to the home. A special train left Birmingham yesterday morning for Gull man with over TOO persons on poaro.
 Al inc home a fine programme was rendered in which many of the children participated A number of short ad- dresses were made and at the conclusion big barbecue was served. The special train returned last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
OFFICIALS TO HEAR
 MARSHALL SPEAK

Montgomery May 13.-(Special.)-S eral state officials will go to Auburn next Saturday to hear Vice President Mar shall's speech before the student body of the Alabama Polytechnic institute at that place.
 I)r. C. c. Thach president of the school, has written letters of invitation to all the state officials to hear MT. Marshalrs ad- dress. and it is probab bic that large number of them will accept
 Among the state officials who will go Auburn are Governor Henderson, John H. Wallace, Jr., William F.. Feasin and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
TEMPLE EMANUEL
 SERVICES TONIGHT

Regular services will be held at Tenn pie Emanu-El tonight beginning at 8 O clock.
 Rabbi M. Newfield announces that his subject will be, Docs the Jew Form a Separate Race?" It is the second in se- ries of addresses Dr. Newfield is now delivering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14

Lallah Mae Hyde, both wearing pretty afternoon frocks Miss Dora Stein pre- side dover the registration book and about a00 ladies registered during rne arter- noon. The guests were next shown into the reading room which was elaborately decorated in ferns, roses and pansies in the lodge colors. Mrs. C.. F. Goodwin, Mrs. W. D. Taylor, Mrs. ". P Golson and Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell, all wearing handsome afternoon toilettes, received here. An ice course with hints in the same tones were served here the ladies being assisted by Miss Jessie Huey, Miss Amy Huey. Miss Rosalie Goldberg, Miss Clara Ross and Miss Ruby Crock. all look ing charming in their pretty afternoon dresses. Music was furnished throughout the afternoon by the Grand orchestra.
 The annual banquet and smoker for the members of the lodge and their men friends was held tonight at the hall at which about 200 men were present. An drew C. Mitchell acted as roasumas,er. and was the source of much merriment. Talks were made by Gardner F. Good wyn Judge J. c. B. Gwin, Dr. J. s. Win ters, George Bumgardner, George Ross, Clip Hocutt, F. R. Mathews while many impromptu talks were made by others present.
 The affair was grand success In every way.
 The mission study class of the Jones ooro Methodist church held it's regular meeting at the church yesterday after noon, at which time 1t was decided that the society would meet once week dur ing the summer months at the church and a social meeting would be given every month at the homes of the diff ferent members. The fourth Wednesday
 in each month was selected for the social meeting. The following members were present: Mrs. w. P. J. McAdory, Mrs. Lucy Armstrong. Mrs. Arliss Moon, Mrs. Jack Saunders, Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. E. A. Dudley. Mrs. Kate Ward, Mrs. P. A. McAdory, Mrs. N. V. Gains and Mrs. J. F. High.
 The Kimbrel and Hickey good roads club will give barbecue and basket din ner at Buckville on the Huntsville and Tuscaloosa road, Friday. May 21, 1915. A
 number of speeches will be made by wei
 known men and the pubic generally is 1 invited to come and enjoy a festive day | The barbecue is given in compliment tt l the board of revenue, which has ex- i pended several thousand dollars on road. and concrete bridges in the neighborhood The affair promises to be a most delight
 ful one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
HE WEATHER
Local Data

Washington. May 13.-Forecast for Ala hama: Fair. warmer Friday; Saturday fair
 Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday. Tennessee: Fair, continued warm Fri day; Saturday partly cloudy.
 Georgia: Fair Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
PERSONAL

Dr. W. c. Gewen will go to Cordova this morning, where he will read a paper on The Treatment of Fractures" before the Walker County Medical society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14

The friends of Mrs. A D. Wood will regret to learn of her serious illness when she underwent an operation at an 1n- firmary in Birmingham. She has many friends who wish her speedy recovery.
 Oscar F. Berney returned yesterday from Albertsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14
Weather Forecast
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at rni- ted States weather bureau, station during the 24 hours ending p. m. 18th meridian time, May 1s, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14

The members of the Ensley and Pratt city camps of the Boys of Woodcraft are requested to meet at the Eagles hall m Pratt City at o'clock next Sunoay 10 attend inc memorial services which will be held at the Fraternal cemetery Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-14

Stations and Weather at 8 p. m.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-07-16

ne FrOIeSSoT 0dt neTe Like d VI8'
ure Of Stone. ..
Craig has kept locked up all these
years."
I'VE have all read it," Quest re-
piled. -.
at was forged" the professor de.
clared, firmly, forged by Craig. All
the years since he has blackmailed
me. l have been his servant and his
tool. l have been afraid to speak. AT
last l am free of him. Thank God!"
Craig, after ALL" French muttered.
Lenora stood a little apart with
q faint frown upon her forehead.
She touched Quest on the shoulder.
"Mr. Quest,"' she murmured, "he Is
lying!" sf.. 1.
Quest turned his head His lips
scarcely moved.
What do you mean?" he whispered.
HE is lying!" Lenora insisted. Il
tell you there's another creature
there, something we don't understand.
Let me bring the electro-thought
transference apparatus; let Us read
his mind. If l an wrong, l will 60
down on my knees and beg for for.
giveness."
Quest nodded. Lenora FASTENED to
the farther end Of the room, snatched
the cloth from the instrument and
wheeled down the little mirror with
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Quest held up the paper. They al
read. The professors letters were
carefully formed, 1 sshandwriting per-
fectly legible: as sytsaa
You have been 4 clever opponent,
sanfcrd Quest, but even now you are
to be cheated The wisdom OF the ages
outreaches yours. o%utreaehes It ana
~triurnphsy
Quest looked up quickly.
"What the devil does he mean?' ne
muttered. .' ..'t'> u'
The professors arms shot sudden
" above his head. Again that strange
animal look convulsed his features.
He burst into a loud, unnatural laugh
Mean, you tool?' he cried, holding
ont his wrist, which was slowly turn
ing black. Poisoned! That is what
It means!" =,
They all stared at him. Quest
seized the ink bottle, revealed the
false top and laid it down again with
a little exclamation. Then, before
hey could realize it the end came
The professor lay, a crumpled'up
heap, upon the floor. r'
Quest swung round in his chair as
French entered the oom and held out
his left hand.
Glad to see you, French. Help
Yourself to a cigar"
81 don't know as want to smoke
this morning just at present. thank
YOU" French replied.
Nothing wrong, eh?"
THE fact of it u.s." French explained,
81 should like a few words with Miss
Laura"
Quest laughed shortly.
"Why on earth couldn't you say
so?" he observed. Never knew you
bashful before, inspector. She's up in
the laboratory. III ring fer someone
to show you the way"
Quest touched the bell and his new
secretary entered almost at once.
take Inspector French up into the
laboratory" Quest directed. See you
later, French"
"Yes-perhaps-I hope So" the in.
spector replied nervously.
Quest watched him disappear with
a puzzled smile. Then he sat down
at his desk, drew a sheet of paper to.
wards him and began to write:
Ny Dear Inspector:
am taking this opportunity Of let
ting you know that out Of Difference to
the wishes Of the woma l hope soon
to marry, ! am abandoning the haz'
ardous and n~erve-rackin9 profession
Of cr;minology for a safer and happier
career. You will have, therefore, to
find help elsewhere in the future.
With best wishes. Yours, :
SANFORD GUEST.
a.. He left the sheet of paper upon the
desk and, ringing the bell, sent for
Lenora. She appeared in a few mo-
ments and came over to his side.
What is it, Mr.. Quest?' she asked.
lie gave her the letter without re-
mark. She read it through and, turn
ing slowly around, looked at him ex-
%pectantly. =
"Iow's that seem to your he
asked, reaching out his hand for a
cigar.
Every sensible, indeed" she replied.
IT'S no sort of life. this, for a mar
ried man." Quest declared. you
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-07-16
Copyright. 1915. by Otis +. WOODY
SYNOPSIS.

Sanford Quest. master criminoloRist Of
the world. finds that in bringing to justice
Macdougal. the murderer OF Lord Ash
leigh's daughter. he has but Just begun
q life-and-death struggle with a mysteri-
GUS master criminal. In a hidden hut in
Professor AShleIgh's garden he has seen
ar ape skeleton and q living creature.
half monkey. half man. destroyed by fire.
In his rooms have appeared black boxes
containing notes. signed by n pair OF
armless hands. Laura and Lenora. his as
servant, OF a double murder. The black
boxes continue to appear in uncanny
fashion. Craig. captured. escapes to Port
Said. Quest and his party follow. and be-
yond into the desert. They are captured
by Mongars. escape with Craig as their
captive. and turn him over to Inspector
French in San Francisco. He escapes In
a train wreck. outgenerals his pursuers.
and goes back to New York. where he
dies while Quest il attempting to hypno'
tie him into confession.
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agree with me there, don't you. Len.
ora?" iHg1 . asa "a
."Yes!" she admitted, a little family.
The secretary entered the room,
helped Quest on with his coat and
handed him his hat.
III you are quite ready, Lenors."
Ready" she exclaimed. "Where
are we going%
Quest sighed.
Fancy having to explain all these
things he said, taking her arm. Il
just want you to understand, Lenora,
that I've waited-quite long enough.
Parkins," he added, turning to his
secretary, III anyone calls, just say
that my wife and I will be back earlv
IN the afternoon. And you'd better
step upstairs to the laboratory and
give my compliments to Inspector
French, and say that I hope he and
Miss Laura will Join us at Delmon.
lco's for luncheon at one O'clock"
Very good, sir" the ma replied.
Lenora's face was suddenly trans.
formed. She passed her arm through
Quests. He stopped and kissed her
as he led her towards the door.
"You understand now, don't you?"
he whispered, smiling down at her,
4 think go" she admitted. with q
little sigh OF content.
THE END. ~. ~.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-07-16

The Professor - There are some
things that will never die.
The Politician-That's right. MY;
daughter sits down at the plano and
tries to kill a few Of them every night;
but it's no 60.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-07-16
There's nc sigh of the protes.

wards. There's nc sigh of the protes'
sor." D.
Quest pocketed the diary.
s'You're perfectly certain that he
Ia not In this house or anywhere upon
the promises" q
Certain sure!" French replied.
Quest shrugged his shoulders.
We'll, we'd better get back" he
said. ~a "
They were on the point Of starting,
the chauffeur with his hand upon the
starting handle, French with the
steering wheel Of tho police car al.
ready in his hand. And then the little
party seemed suddenly turned to
stone. For a few breathless seconds
not one of them moved. Out into the
clammy night air came the echoes of
a hideous, inhuman, blood.curdling
scream. Quest was the first to re-
cover himself. He leaped from his
seat and rushed back across the emp
ty hall into the study, followed a lit.
tie way behind by French and the
others. An unsupported panel door
which led into the garden stood slight
ly ajar. The professor, with his hand
on the back OF a chair. was staring
at the fireplace, shaking as though
with some horrible ague. his face dis
torted, his body c%uriously hunched
up. He seemed suddenly to have
dropped his humanity, to have fallen
back into the world Of some strange
creatures. He heard their footsteps,
but he did not turn his head. His
hands were stretched out in front
Of him as though to keep away from
his sight some hateful object.
Stop HIM" he cried. "Take him
away! It's Craig-his spirit! He
came to me in the garage, he followed
me through the grounds, he Knocked
at me when | hid in the tree. He's
there now, kneeling before the fire.
place. Why can't l kill him! He
is coming! Stop him, somcone!"
No ono spoke or moved; no one, in
deed, had the power. Then at last
Quest found words.
There is no n in the room, pro.
fessor," no said, except u.s."
The sound of a human voice seemed
to produce q strange effect. The pro-
fessor Strengthened himself, shook his
head. his hands dropped to his side,
CHASTITY pale, but his smile was once
more the smile of the amiablc natu-
ralist.
"My friends" he said, forgive me.
| am very old, and the events of these
last few hours have unnerved me.
Forgive me-"
He CROPPED for a moment and sank
into a chair. Quest fetched a ocean.
ter and a glass from the sideboard,
poured out some wine and held it to
his lips. The professor drank 1t Gag.
erly.
MY dear friend" he exclaimed,
you have saved me. I have some.
thing to tell you, something I must tell
you at once, but not here. loathe
this place. Let me come with you
to your rooms"
CAS- you please" Quest answered,
calmly.
He gripped Quests arm. In silence
they passed from the room, in silence
they took their places once more
in the automobiles, in silence they
drove without a pause to Quests
rooms. The professor made his way
at once to his favorite easy chair,
threw Oft his oyercoat and leaned
back.
Quest ne pronounced, you are
the best friend l have in my life! 1t
Is you who have rid me Of my great
burden. Tell me-help me a little
with my story-have you read that
page from the Medical Journal which
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15

or going straight up, when the mon- opIant seemed to quiver for an instant after he had pointed it's nose upward, and there was Hash of flame.
 It was plain that Beachey had not lost his nerve, as the machine sud- denly rolled over and headed for the bay. But was beyond human con trol and dropped like a shot into the water between the transports Logan and Crook, lying at the Fort Ma ped in the aluminium body so he could fly upside down, Beachey dissappear- ed beneath the surface with the craft. Boats Rush to Rescue.
 There was a rush of small boats to the spot where the craft went down and a small piece of wood from the frame soon came to the surface. Vol unteers from the crew of the battle ship Oregon, including several divers had put off in a launch and were soon on the spot,
 Joseph Maerz, one of the divers, signa1led for lines half an hour after he had gone down. He dashed them to the craft and the b1uejackets drew it to the surface bearing Beachey's s body. When the tail was out of the water a heavy line was attached to a donkey engine on the transport Crook and the machine lifted clear of the water.
 Hillary Beachey, a brother of the aviator, witnessed the tragedy from the deck of the Crook
 What caused the accident could not be ascertained The wings had crumpIed, but they likely. gave way when they hit the water. From the flame that belched out as Beachey was in the airst is only supposed that there may have been a leak in the flow Of gasoline to the engine, causing -5- fa
 Tried Vertical Flight.
 The nonoplane was a. German Taube which Beachey, had chosen to fly, instead of his biplane which he had used, believing that with 1t he could make a vertical flight, the Hast thing in flying. It was craft of small wing surface.
 Such flights were attempted abroad last summer. but success was ques- tionabIe. Engineers declared the feat theoretically possible, and Beachey was anxious to try it, whether they thought so or not.
 The aeronautical experts explained the afssht bv saying that the machine would depend upon the propellor or motor for the lifting power. That was why Beachey decided to use mono plane, which has a single propeller at its nose. The wings, when the craft reached a perpendicular position, would be without power and offer only slight impeachment to ascent by reason of head resistance. Rising would be accomplished as a he1icopter climbs.
 Street vendors use this device in the form of aerial tops. In looping-the- loop an aircraft flashes into that po- sition in it's circular course upward, but for a fraction of a second only. It rises, however, by it's momentum ob- tainedsbx the dive at the beginning of iBeached disclosed his ambition to stand his aeroplane on it's tail when he was in NeB Yezk last July. Many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15
BRADL EY, l, WEALTHY MERIDEN RESIDENT, IS DEAD.

& M erider, March 15s-Nathanie1 Brad 4sv. president of the Bradley and Hub Yssrd coEnpany,s one of the city's 1arg- Ast industries, died today from apo 4.7exy with which he was stricken on Jan g while being driven to his office. hfr Bradley was one of Meriden's most pIliIanthropic residents.
 Possessed of a fortune which he had made during a long career in business he bestowed splendid gifts upon the First Congregational church of which he was a member, the Meriden hospital and many of the cityis public instftu : lions. He was long president of ths hospital board and recently MT. and Bradley gave the Institution a nursess hone
 Mr. Bradley was 9 native of Cheshire ana his birthday was Dec. 27. 1929. Az ter being stricken with apoplexy his pIlysicians remarked upon the won derfuI vitality displayed by a man in his 85th year. He ran 8 hardware Store in New Haven and then went into sc1ockmaking in Southington. In 1854 with the late Walter Hubbard lis brofher-in- law ME. Bradley formed the Bradley and Hubbard company here The plant grew to large propor- lions.
 MT Bradley had served as a director ~ several banks here. had been an al dernnans and acting mayor. trustee Of the Connecticut School for Boys. and had taken active interest in enter prises aimed to better social and bus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15
THREE GRASS FIRES. IN STAMFORD GIVE
 FIREMEN TROUBLE.
Dry Vegetation in Three Parts of Town Causes Appara-
 tuS Calls.
Especial to The Farmer )

!, Stratford, March 15.-Three fires in the dry grass gave the fire department a busy time Saturday and yesterday.
 The first fire was in what is known as the Gravel Pitt the second in the woods near Huntington road, and the third set fire to the barn owned by
 William Lewis on Barnum avenue. The fire on Huntington road gave the fremen a four hour battle. The blaze in the Lewis born did $10 dam age.
 The Housatonic Rod and Gun club will hold it's first practice shoot at the Stratford ranges Saturday after noon. The first regular shoot will be held Good Friday.
 The deciding game of the series of Billiards and pocket billiards between the Cupheags of this town and the Milford Wheel club will be held at the 1 rooms of the Cuphead club Wednes- day evening. Women and the mem bers' other friends will be invited to attend.
 Judge Charles H Peck has ap-
 pointed John c. Wi1coxson adIninis4 l trator of the estate of Ephraim Wake
 lee under bonds of $2,0OO.
 A Iridium service will be held in last three days of this week at St
 James church. Evening services will be held Friday. Saturday and
 Sunday. Confessions will be heard by out-of-towp priests Friday and
 Saturday evening and masses will be
 held every morning.
 Mrs. James Dolan of King street, will spend St. Patrfck's day at her
 home in WilIimahtic.
 William Wilson, IT,, of Broad and l Main streets, has returned to Stratford
 after travels in the South and Middle West.
 The Child Welfare club will meet teS@ m orrOw- evening.
 On Tuesday night St. Johns lodge, 1 No. 8, A. F. & A. M, will hold a regu- lar Communication at which the M. M. 1 degree is to be conferred on two can- didafes. The session will begin | pz-oTnptly at 7:3o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15

San Francisco. March 15-Lincoln Beachey, the ''oircus man of the air'' and the most daring aviator this coun- try has ever known. was killed yester- day afternoon when, in making a flight from the grounds of the Pana- na-Pacif1c Exposition. he plunged in his new monoplane 2,0o0 feet into San Francisco Bay.
 He met his death, which had been predicted for four years. or since he began his daredevil exhibitions, be- fore the gaze of 5O,0OO mortified spec tators, who had witnessed his ascent from in front of the Palace of Mines. He was making his second flight, hav- ling thrilled every one watching him with a series of Ioop-the-loops or somersau1ts in the air and flight up- side down He had gone up the sec- ond time to attempt a vertical flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15
FIRE IN NEW SUBWAY
 BOUTS GUESTS IN HOTELS

New york March 15.-Ffre early to- dav in the new subway under con struction on 7tn avenue between And and 45th streets. filled the streets with smoke tied up traffic on a portion of t4:a old Broadway subway and some of the adjacent surface lines and drove hundreds of guests from the hotels clustering about Times Square. The fire was discovered at 3.10 a. m& and two hours elapsed before it was Drought under control and service was resumed on the various transportation lines.
 The fire was attributed to short circuit said to have been caused by a workman who drove his drill into a large bower cable at the corner of 4srd street and 7th avenue. A network of power. lighting and telephone wires underIies the streets in this part of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-15

city and burning insulation on these cables sent up cloud of dense smoke. At the same time the wooden plank ing used in the construction of the new subway burned briskly. The fire men tore up the timbers over the sub way cut and attacked the smoldering wires with sand.
 The police reserves were called out to quiet panic-stricken guests who rushed from the hotels. Electric power in this section was shut off and telephone ser vice was disarranged this morning for some time after the fire was extin- guished Conditions on the subway and surface lines were reported nor mai at daylight. a
 The chief sufferers were the com panies owning and operating the com plicated systems of electric wires in this neighborhood.