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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06
BOYS BODY FOUND IN BARN
Three Companions Held on Charge Of
Murder Taken TO Scene.

shelbyyille, ILL.,. July 3.-The body
OF Willis Smith. age thirteen, who dis
appeared June "a and for whose sup
posed death three boy companions.
Gilbert Rhodes. Johanis Hinton and
I.lher Lowery, were arrested ON a
charge OF murder, was found In a
barn near the home OF his mother.
Mrs. Halle smith
The boys belt. broken. hung from a
rafter. but physicians who conducted
a post-mortem examination, do not be-
lieve he was hanged. They could find
no evidence of wound. The three
boys charged with murder were taksa
to the scene by Sheriff Biggs. They
dssied any knowledge OF the trasedy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06

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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06

metal and is secured by leather strap
passing under the belly. 1t has two
5 shaped pieces, one ON each side. the
upper ends OF which are the hooks
and the lower ends the prods. A strong
spring attached to a small saddle pad
brings the $ shaped pieces back into
acknowledgements Farmer.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06
Seeks s4sis.ss7 to prot.e, Canal.

Washington, July 3.-secretary
Baker has asked congress for t4.6io.-
3s7 for Panama canal protection, Oh
which s3.s2s.000 would be for land de-
Tense ornaments and ammunition.
and s325.o00 for building roads in the
canal zone. He asked $4,000 for
ssarchlights.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06
Device TO Control Cattle

When COW wearing this yoke
tries TO go through fence the hooks
catch in the fence and force the prods
into her back. She can get relief only
by backing out The poke is made of
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06
PAINT FARM BUILDINGS.

We believe paint TO the farm Z
} buildings Is what varnlsh Is 10
, the piano. The piano might have
; just as rich a tone without the
vnrnlsh and the grannry hold the Z
: grain without the paint, but real Z
; ly we look for things that look Z
/, finished We find other people
: who are ever willing TO pay for Z
, this extra something II we care
, 10 sell. When we see building
without paint we uncOnsciOusly
; ask ourselves, II wonder what is {
the reason for this buiLling not
being pOintcdl Did the man get
disguised with the farm or. {
} whatT' We believe, aside from
} that side Of the question, there
} Is an economic saving In keeping
} the buildings painted and I'm good
; repair. We believe paint Is insur-
} ance against weather. Why not
, take out little OF this insur.
} ance when the spring slogan is
, clean up and paint up? II pays
, I'm dividends Of satisfaction and
, contentment - Orange Judd
Farmer. 4
, @ @ o @ 9 q. o @ @ 9 o . o o o o Z
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-07-06

Buy Prince Albert every
tDhere tobacco is sold in
foppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and half pound tin humi-
dors-and-fhat corkins fine
pound crystal glass humi-
dor Wifh sponge moisfener
top that keeps the tobacco
N such clever frim-alwaysi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

Owing to the usual increase in liquor shipments each Christmas. the Southern Express company are preparing joint office at 2005 Avenue F. to handle that branch of the business. Contractor x. l.. Whitlow has charge of the work. and temporary quarters for a joint office are being made.
 The Rev. A. K. Wright. pastor of the Ensley Baptist church win preach this morning upon the following subject, "A Battle Between Good and Evil" In the evening the Rev. J. Fray, returned mis- sionary from Japan, will lecture upon Japan and the Japanese" This will take the place of the evening service. The Baptist Young Peoples Union will be held previous to the lecture, with Otis Parsons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Uncle Sam 'Unacquainted' With This New Kingdom
 Which Sends Him Protest

Washington, December 2.-The new Kingdom of Arabia, organized a month ago, has begun it's diplomatic career with a vigorous protest "to the civil ized world" against alleged cruelties of "the band of unionists and affil- iates" at Constantinople, who are de- clared to have treated prisoners bru- tally. A copy of the communication reached the state department today.
 How the United States can respond is a problem. as the department mas not yet discovered how the new for- eign office should be communicated with. The United States has no con sular or diplomatic representatives IT. Arabia and has not been able 10 ac- knowledge the announcement or the kingdom's organization. It is certain, however. that no definite action would be taken until the end of the war, var since this country is following tue theorv that any changes in govern . ment made now may be overturned al the peace conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 OF ENSLEY ELKS
Victim of Auto Accident Dies From Injuries-Other
 News of the Steel City

Annual memorial services of Ensley lodge No. S79. Benevolent Protective Or der of Elks. will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at their home on Avenue D. The Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell, rec tor of the Church of the Advent. will deliver the oration and J. Ellis Brown, past exalted ruler. the eulogy to the memory of the absent brothers"
 The spacious clubrooms have been taste fully decorated with white roses and green foliage. and a programme appro- priate to the occasion has been arranged. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend these exercises. The programme follows:
 Opening ceremonies, officers of the lodge.
 Solo, "The Gate of Life" Mrs. J. c. Severin, Piccoloninni.
 Memorial exercises, by lodge officers.
 Music. trio, Apple Blossoms" Alvin, Bertram and Julian Keller
 Grafton, the Rev. M s. Barnwell
 Song, Softly Now the Light of Day, quartet.
 Eulogy, J. Ellis Brown.
 Violin solo, Intermezzo, "Cavalieria Rusticano," Bertram Keller.
 Closing exercises, officers of the lodge.
 Virgil Dykes, the 10-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Dykes of 29oo Avenue H, Fairfield. died yesterday morning at o'clock at local infrmary, from the in- juries received late Friday afternoon, when he was struck by an automobile while crossing Thirty-ninth street. The child suffered a fractured skull and never regained consciousness. The body will be shipped to Shelby this morning at g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Insane Philadelphia Man
 Threatens Presidents Life

Philadelphia December IA man who made threats against President Wilson was arrested at a station here today and sent to a hospital for observation He attracted attention by walking about tho station muttenng and carrying kitchen knife. He said hi name la. Kraus and that he ms l36 e had no home He wore threc coats no hat The poliq a he neae unbalanced. and ii fts aggravated by drink.
 President Wilson on his way to New York passed through Philadelphia today some distance from where the man was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
BOAZ IS NOTED AS : THE SCHOOL TOWN OF SAND MOUNTAIN Town Has Its Own High School and John H. Snead Seminary is Famous CLIMATE IDEAL FOR
 SCHOOL LOCATION Practically Every County in Alabama and Many From Nearby States
 Are Now Enrolled in
 Seminary
ny CLARENCE G. THOMPSON

Boaz. December 2.-(Special.) )-This is known as the school town of Sand noun tain. While Boaz has much to boast Of, there is nothing that is placed peIore US educational institutions. When the act for the locating of agr1- cultural schools in each of the various congressional districts was passed, 1t prohibited, according to the state statutes. the location of a county high school
 by the state within five miles of one of
 these agricultural schools. Boaz was thus eliminated from the contest for the loca- tion of the Marshall County High school
 However the citizens were not contented not to have proper educational facilities to prepare their children for college en- trance.
 Through much effort a high school, car rying through the twelfth grade, was established and is being maintained by the city. Then they have one of the best primary and grammar schools in the state.
 SEMINARY PRIDE OF TOWN Tho pride of the town, however, Is the John H. Snead seminary, denominational school, under the auspices of the Meth odist Episcopal church. This school is one of the best co-educational prepara- tory schools in the state and has an en- rollment Of 500 students this year, per- haps the largest enrolment of any prep" school in the state.
 In one of the most modern dormitories in the state 125 girls from all parts of the state are boarded, while a new dorrni- tory has just been completed for the boys and is a handsome brick structure with all the conveniences of a college dormi- tory.
 The school is considered well located from the fact that it is in one of the healthiest sections of the state. Boaz is 1854 feet above the sea level, about the center of the productive plateau of Sand mountain. The school was founded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Mobile Girl Seriously
 Injured by Automobile

nroh;la December 2.-(Special) )--Miss Marion Swift, aged l6, was seriousis if not fatally injured here thls even ing when she was knocked down ana run over by an automobile. said to nave been driven by Geneva Gerdes. All par .ias in the car were arrested, the driver heinz held without bail pending the con dition of the girl.
 Others in the car included W. T. Carr ,,ascapoula. Miss Miss Blanche Davls o1a stemanuel street; and James Dahiei Gary, Decatur. s ,it-
 The latter three are being heid as Wit nesses. They were later reieaseu o'i bond. h. +hs m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church. will deliver the oration at the annual memorial exercises of Birmingham lodge No. 19, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, held this afternoon at o'clock at the Lyric theatre. An appropriate pro gramme has been arranged, including a number of musical selections.
 The stage settings for the roll call of absent brothers are in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion and tend to add to the impressiveness and beauty of the sentiment conveyed.
 pr. John w. Perkins, exalted ruler, will preside and with the assistance of the other officers of the lodge will conduct the opening ceremonies.
 The programme follows:
 March-Cujus Anima--"Stabot Ma ter" Rossini, Prof. H. Lanznar orches- tra. Opening of lodge. Lodge hymn lodge, orchestra and audience: Great Ruler of the universe,
 All-seeing and benign, Look down upon and bless our work,
 And be all glory thine. Oh, hear our prayers for the honored
 dead
 While bearing in our minds The memories graven on each heart
 For Auld Lang Syne.
 Note: During the opening cere- monies. Trio. "The Swan," Prof. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

leader. At eco. the same hour. r. R. Kelly will organize Junior Baptist Young Peoples Union.
 The quarterly meeting of the Mothers Council will be held at Miss Jenny's lunch room in Birmingham Tuesday noon. Luncheon will be served the members who are to be guests of the council. All members are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

lice, the Swift girl was standing on the edge of the sidewalk. After the car struck her it ran upon the sidewalk.
 The police released a negro prisoner he had under arrest and went after the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
 OF BIRMINGHAM ELKS
Stage Setting For "ROIl Call of Absent Brothers Particularly Effective-ApprOpriate Pro- gramme Arranged With Special Musical
 Selections pr. Perkins to Preside

Lanznar. Bro. o. Miller, Robert Percy.
 Prayer. Rev. Bro. L. G. H. Williams. (a) 10, Iris l." Faure; (b) Loving Savior" Hawley. the Lawrence choir. Robert Lawrence, director. Cornet solo, Holy City" (Adams), Bro. Philip Mem oli; oration. Rev. George R. Stuart; orchestra, Pilgrim Chorus" CR Wag- rer), Prof. IT. Laznar orchestra eulogy, Bro. J. E. Shelby; (a) The Ra- diant Morn" Woodward (b) Now the Day Is Over" Brachette, the Lawrence choir, Robert Lawrence, director; clos ing of lodge; Doxology; benediction, Rev Bro. w. N. Claybrook
 OFFICERS
 John w. Perkins exalted ruler; James Esdale. esteemed leading knight; Hugh Bagley, esteemed lectur- ing knight; Frank Arrico, treasurer; FL A. Ehrhardt, secretary; John c. Greener, tyler; J. B. Wells, esquire; Sam Carpenter, inner guard; Rev: L.. G. H. Williams, chaplain; Frank Harms, organist; c. w. Frickhoeffer, Ed A. Erckert and A. M. Moore, trus- tees. Judge B. M. Allen, past grand exalted ruler
 Past exalted rulers, Will V. Zimmer, c. F. Meglemry, John w. O'Neill, E. J. McCrossin, A. J. Hall. Harry L. White. John G. Housmann, John E. Shelby, c. w. Frickhoeffer, Dan A. Hogan, Guy B. White, John w. Perkins, F. Solo, mon, John S. Leedy.
 Memorial committee, Frank Arrico, Herbert J Baum, Palmer P. Daugette, John s. Leedy, A. Ploeger, M. L. &c., mon and J. A. Ryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

a prominent citizen of Boaz, whose gen. erosity has often tided the school over periods of financial distress, or enabled it to enlarge it's equipment and extend the scope of it's work.
 After many years of struggle this school, through the help of the denom1na- tion and citizens of Boaz, has been en- abled to make many improvements and expansions They now have a complete set of college buildings that may De classed with any in the state.
 Practically all ages and sizes are taught here, from the primary to and through the twelfth grade. Time was when only local students were represented i'll the body and the pupils largely in the lower grades Now however, almost every coun- ty is represented, while several states have sent students here.
 Rev. William Fielder, D. D., is presi- dent of the school and Is making great progress.e He has great helper in Luth- CT F. Corley, dean of the institution. Aside from these there are about 20 other teachers employed.
 With the location of this school here Boaz is considered one of the best church towns on the plateau Practically all de- nominations are represented here, and the town takes pride in the nice church buildings
 TOWN IS PROGRESSIVE
 The town itself is progressive. Its pop ulation is estimated between 1900 and 2OOO, and is growth geach day. Like other towns on this mountain, Boaz draws largely from the agricultural section sur rounding it. It is hard to say which of the three principal towns on this ridge draws largest from the rural sec tions. It is probably safe, however, to say that they are practically on a par.
 Boax has a business mayor in R. R. McCleskey. He is not only mayor of the town, but president of the Boaz Cotton and Oil company. He Is successful in a business way and is leading the town along at a fast clip in the way of inn proving conditions.
 The town has two banks, with strong capital stock and large deposits. There are four ginneries that are kept busy dur ing the cotton season ginning cotton that is marketed here. A blaming mill adds to the wealth of the town by running daily the year round and giving employ ment to a number of men. The fertilizer used in ethis section is made in Boaz by Boaz Fertilizer company, which has capacity of 100 tons day.
 Electric lights and water power are two more assets the town has. The plants are of municipal ownership, and according to Mayor McCleskey are paying propositions. He stated that they were satisfactory in every way, and that by municipal own- ership they were enabled to furnish power and water at a much lower rate to the people and at a profit to the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

o'clock over the Louisville and Nashville. Burial will be made in the family ceme- tery during the afternoon.
 Sparks from the kitchen hue set fire to the home of John Brown, Forty-hfth street and Ninth avenue. TFryIam, yester- day afternoG. at 1 o'clock, causing loss of about S4OS The alarm was sent n immediately upon discovery of a small blaze on the roof. The Easley fire com pany responded 10 the call and assisted the Wylam firemen in fighting the flames. Practically all the furniture in the house was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-13

.lens, Sept. l2.--[Delayed1--Kin
ton of Premier Zaimis and his cabi-
net.
(The belief Is entertained in the en-
tente capitals that the retirement OF
the Zaimis ministry is preliminary 20
the entrance Of Greece into the war
with the allies. Recent dispatches from
Berlin and Vienna show that there also
it is regarded as probable that Greece
will join the entente powers. The pre-
else causes leading to the resignation
of the ministry have not been disclosed.
A London dispatch yesterday said NJ.
Zaimis had complained that internal
incidents were preventing him from
dealing with the external situation. II
is believed In London that his resigna-
tion was due to the fact that he ac-
cepted the premiership on the UNDER
standing that he was to maintain neu-
trality and In view of the Bulgarian oc-
cupation Of Greek territory had found
this impossible. UP to the time OF the
first dispatch announcing the resigna-
ton his Gxrr-A -Lt WIS unexpected, for
1t was understood the premier had as-
sumed dictatorial powers and was In
an exceptionally strong position Po-
litical affairs reached crisis after the
Bulgarians invaded northeastern Greece
and the followers Of former Premier
Venizelos served warning on the king
that he must abandon the advisers
who, 1t was said, had misled him. At
the same time NJ. Venizelos expressed
confidence In NJ. Zaimis. whom he
asked the king to support. and 1t was
understood an agreement had been
reached under which Zaimis was to
remain in power. NJ. Zaimis, altho ad-
vocating neutrality, was regarded al
having a predisposition toward tho en-
tente.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-13
PERSHING HAS NO
TRACE OF VILLA
Neither United States Patrols Nor Car
rama Ss'diers Able to Get Clue to
Bandit Leader Court Martial For H.
Iinois Guard Officers,

San Antonio, Tex. Sept. 13.-General
Pershing today sent a message to Gen
eral Funston here in which he said no
new traces of Francisco Villa had been
discovered either by his patrols or the
Carranzistas.
No mention was made Of the station
ing of American patrols at San Buen-
aventura and Carmen. but the fact that
the American commander and the Car
ranzistas had exchanged information
was taken here to indicate they were
working together to eliminate the ban
dts.
General Funston said last week Cen
eral Pershing might cooperate with de
facto government troops against the
Villistas.
A request that Capts. ]. H. Walrath
and Fred w. Laas, quartermasters re-
spectively Of the First and Second H.
linois regiments Of infantry, be re-
turned here for rscourt martial. was sent
to the war department by Major Cen
eral Funston today. 1t is charged they
were guilty of neglect of duty in caring
for government property, by losinf fift,
horses sss and mules. valued i at abou,
The lost animals were those amonl
others turned over to thes' regiment.
when they came south. It is not knowr
what became gf the horses and mules
General Funston said he would prose.
cute every supply officer in the service
guilty Of this negligence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-13

New York. Sept. 13.-The INTERIOR
Railways Company formally rejected
today the public service commissions
proposition for a settlement of the
strike, made yesterday. The two COM
panies controlling the subway, elevated
and green car" surface lines declined
to hold further conferences with rep
resentatives of the union and an
nounced it Is their intention to continue
to operate their cars on the present
basis.
Richard r. Rogers, general counsel
for the two companies, in presenting
the reply, said:
The Interborough Rapid Transit
Company can not arbitrate its rights to
enter into an agreement with 10,306 of
IT: employees cut of total OF 1880.
when the employees who have signed
are content with these agreements and
are carrying them out in good faith.
The agreement referred to is the So
called INA ster and servant" contract.
Few Cars Operated.
But few cars were operated today,
and passengers were forcei to use the
subways and elevated railroads where
the congestion was extreme.
There was little or no violence during
the night, owing to the stationing OF
policemen on roof tops, from which at
tacks on cars have been made.
Hugh Frayne. state organizer Of the
American Federation Of Labor, an
nounced today that between 10000 and
! 10000 men will take part in the parade
and demonstration tomorrow.
| Brooklyn detectives are investigating
a reported plot to damage property OF
the Interborough company with explo-
| sives. A cylindrical package was found
by a track walker near a subway sta
ton in Brooklyn last night. 1t con-
tanned. according to the bureau of COM
bustibles, dynamite of a powerful kind
Following the reply of the traction
companies. the strikers thru William
FB. Fitzgerald genatal alaprsaT:ser OF tht
| AnlaIganlared Association OF Electric
and Street Railway employees informed
the commission that the strikers coul6
not accede TO the request to bring the
strike to an Immediate conclusion In
I'view of the action by the companies
He accepted for the strikers the sug-
gestion that the difficulties be sub
mitted to arbitration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-13
STUDY MEXICAN TAXES.
Mexican Members Of Commission Es
piAin Recent Oacnaa AZ rae,an~a

Mexican Members Of Commission Ex.
plain Recent Decree Of carranxa. IL
New London, Conn.,. Sept. 1a.-Tho
Mexican members OF the joint anterna-
tional commission assured the Ameri-
can conferees today that recent de-
crees by General Carranza fixing the
taxation on mining properties in Mex
leo We're not intended to be confisca.
tory in any sense.
The real purpose Of the Carranza
government was twofold, they said
being both to raise internal revenue
and foster development Of Mexican in
dnstry. The representatives stated
that the scheme was designed to nut
into operation properties now lying
dormant and also to make the burden
OF taxation fall heavier upon the larg-
er operators.
Today the commissioners devoted
their attention to a study of the effect
or the taxation DEGREES. In support Of
their contention regarding Carranza's $
purpose, the Mexican commissioners
pointed out that there had been no
case where American property had
been forfeited
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-13
BOGUS CUSTOMS
MAN A ROBBER
Seven Passengers on Train From To.
ronto Relieved Of Money by Fake
lnspector-Gavs Receipts For Sums
Taken as Deposits" ..

Buffalo. N. Y. Sept. 13.-Seven pas
sengers on the Canadian Pacific train
from Toronto were victims of an un-
usual robbery as the train crossed into
the United States today. The train
had been stopped for the customs in
spection. when a man walked into one
Of the coaches and began questioning
the passengers. Mrs. Jessie Ardill, Of
New York City, was asked:
How much money have you got?"
Mrs. Ardill opened her purse and the
man counted $110. He returned $65 to
the woman, saying that he would have
to keep the remainder as deposit"
He wrote receipt for the money as
paid over to the United States Gus
toms at Buffalo"
In like fashion the man got $3s from
Edward Crockett, from Bran+ford. OEe.
Five others in the car also gave UP
money but their names were not OBJ
tanned by the police. The robbery was
not discovered until the train pulled
into the Buffalo depot, when Mrs. Ar
dill asked the conductor what she
should do with her receipt.