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Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
BEST SEEN FROM A DISTANCE
Little Animals Fur Ii Valuable, but
His Acquaintance 10 Not Thing
to 5e Desired.

Considered from a safe distance, the
subject Of this sketch is a very inter-
esting animal. The closer you get to
him, the more interesting he becomes.
knowledge Of his habits and appear
ance is more or less uncommon, for
the reason, perhaps. that those per-
sons best acquainted with him don't
like to talk about him. He's very in
teresting, nevertheless. He is called
the skunk
He's strictly an American animal,
although no national songs have been
written about him. He isn't a fighter,
and yet he could whip lion. II a
lion ever attacked him. His weapon
OF defense is an offensive odor which
a natural history writer OF former
days described ''like a fox. but ten
times stronger"
Usually he sleeps by day and prowls
about by night. His fur is a blackish
brown with yellow stripes down his
back, and he has a bushy tail. The
skunk's fur is valuable. and recently
skunk farms" have been established
to propagate them for commercial
purposes.
In spite Of his powerful weapon OF
defense. the skunk is clean in his
habits, and his worst damage is to the
farmers poultry yard, which he visits
to steal both eggs and chickens. The
animal is about the size OF a cat.
But woe unto him who mistakes hin
/ for a cat!
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
Seeing Snakes In Baltimore.

Even the teetotalers are seeing
snakes in Baltimore these days when
they pass by the old St. Paul's ceme-
terry, a walled-up. abandoned grave
yard at the corner Of Lombard and
Fremont streets. The place is infested
with ths reptiles. mostly of a harm
less variety. They have their nests
in the masses OF tangled ivy and
shrubbery about the tombs and also
under the loose stones and in holes in
the walls. through which they wriggle
and fall on to the pavement TO fright
en- pedestrians.
Women and children cross on the
other side of the street. but the men
and boys get sport out of the novelty
of hunting snakes in the heart of big
city. Most of the snakes are of the
garter variety. Hundreds have been
killed and many captured and kept for
pe.s. One man has started business
offering for sale Live snakes direct
from St. Pauls cemetery"
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
SOLOMON ON ENGLISH BENCH
Judge Suggested That Half-starsed
5ea' 6e Allowed to Eat
Lame Pony.

A Snowman named Viso Markinko-
witch. belonging to a band of Serbian
gypsies. was charged the other day
at West London with III treating a
brown bear and a pony.
Inspector Brockhouse said the bear
was tied by the nose and neck to a
van, and fell down when its chain
was undone. It was in a neglected
condition. and when offered some
pieces Of bread simply took them
like pills" bolting the food ravenous-
ly. The pony. which was also tied to
the van. was lame. Both animals
were being dragged along.
The prisoner. through an interpret
er, declared he was Ill. and II a doctor
would certify him well he would be
willing to go TO prison for twenty
years.
A veterinary surgeon said the bear
wanted feeding up. but It was cruelty
to allow the pony to live.
Then II would be better IL the bear
ate the pony" the Judge said. for the
bear would then be fed and the pony
would be out Of its misery. under.
stand that these wild and carnivorous
animals have to be kept half starved
or they become dangerous?"
That is So" said the witness. but
not 80 much as In this case
A remand was granted, not to en-
able the bear TO eat the pony. but tc
allow the prisoner to engage an attor
ney.-London Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
poI,nnInu bx AsropIans varnIsh.

Poisoning by Aeroplane Varnish.
The enormously increased produc-
tion Of aeroplanes during the war
lends point to a warning regarding the
varnish employed. At the aeropiane
works In Johannisthal q number OF
workmen employed in the vanishing
department we're taken seriously III,
and two deaths resulted. The most
important symptom was jaundice due
TO decomposition Of the blood. On
investigation the cause was found TO
be poisoning by tetrachlorethane. tne
only solvent known for the highiy
combustible acetylcellulose. These ac'
cidents led TO iln order forbidding the
use OF solvents containing nlsn per
centage Of tetrachlorethane.-Seien
tific American
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
Young Men Wanted

Milling machine hands. Steady work
and chance for advanceuent for thrifty
young men. 271<c per h9ur.
Amply. LOCK BOX 1871.
Philadelphia. Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Who Next? Is Question Huntsville Asks After
 Suicide of Sheriff
Continued from ra4s One,

found that the dead man was the sher- iT.
 Janer Craft says that MT. Phillips had been made sick by the slanderous report that has been circulated about him. He spent most of the day in retirement at the jail, and had little to say to any, one. A short time after noon, the sher- if organized a posse to make a dash into the Whitesburg region. where 1t was reported that David D. Overton, for whom the sheriff had a warrant for mur- der, had been seen. He went off with the party, but turned back, and went to the jail a short time later. He re- mained there for time and went away. Jailer Craft did not see him return and did not know he was in the building un- til the body was found. The body was found a few minutes before o'clock The sheriff fell forward on his face and there was a large bruise on his fore head. Coroner Poole took charge of the body and the note left by the sheriff. declining to allow it to be copied.
 Phillips had been sheriff of Madison county about two years; previous to that he had been a member of the police force. and was regarded as man of un- impeachable integrity. He was about 53 three daughters, Mrs. Tom Eawler, Mrs. Lonnie Bates and Mrs. Sam Rice, also two sons, Robert and Marcus Robert o.6e est son of the dead man. says he was with his fathcr ' slf an hour before he died.' lie saw tls note, which had ap- -psrently been written a. few moments before and sts rtei to read it but his father Na too quick and picked it up. His fataef, according to the boy. had the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
TrianOn
 TODAY Francis BuShman "A Million a Minute"

that worry over criticism because he had not arrested Overton had caused the sui- eide. That the sheriff should have thought himself suspected of the Lawler murder, however, was said by his friends to be as great surprise as that caused here Wednesday when Shelby s. Pleas ants, a local attorney, was found shot to death in his office, leaving note say ing he killed himself because he was sus- peoted of murdering, Judge Lawler. Act ing Solicitor Tate, in charge of special grand jury investigation, declared no officials had suspected Peasants, who was a republican and had not taken part in a bitter primary in which Lawler de- feated Overton for the democratic nom- iration for probate judge.
 Sheriff Phillips recently issued state ment replying to criticism because Over ton had not been arrested, and saying he was doing all in his power to appre- hend him. Later, when a 5000 reward was offered for Overton, the sheriff as- serted he nor his deputies would share in it if they arrested Overton, which he re- iterated they were making every effort to do.
 The note which he left was delivered to Coroner Poole and was addressed to the dead mans wife In it the sheriff said he and his son, Marcus, went to serve a summons last week in the vicinity of the place where Judge Lawler's body was found, and this had caused him to be sus- pected of the murder.
 NOTE TO WIFE
 Tt is more than I can stand to live under this, the note continued. 'The man I thought a gentleman has fooled me. I don't want the stain on my chill dren I can't stand to be accused of such crime.
 The note did not name the man who fooled" the sheriff. but added: q liked Judge Lawler, even though I worked against him, and I was fooled" Mention of working against Judge Lawler was taken here to refer to the recent primary in which Phillips aided Judge Lawler's opponent.
 The note then referred to business mat ters and to the rearing of the young children and adde: q can't afford to live here and be looked upon as mur- derer when God knows I am as innocent as the angels in heaven.'
 The note was unsigned. but, according to Coroner Poole and others who knew the sheriff. was in his own handwriting It was accepted by the coroner as hav- ing been written by the sheriff It was announced that an inquest would be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
 GENERAL MANAGER ID BE CONSIDERED AT SPECIAL MEETING President Bush Will Call Meeting of Civic Chamber Directors to Act on
 Resignation

A meeting of the directors of tho Chamber of Commerce will be held early next week, probably Tuesday, and the resignation of w. C. Radcliffe as general manager will be consid- cred. President Bush. in whose hands this matter has been placed by -he dl- rectors, will be ready at that time to make his recommendations. Statements to this effect were made by President Bush last night, following his return from the east. He stated that he could give no intimation prior to the meet ing of the board as to what recom- mendations he would make.
 'I will make some recommendations to the directors of the Cham.er of Commerce regarding this matter at tae meeting to be held early next week, but I could not afford to state what plan will be suggested until 1t has teen presented to the members Of the board" he said. T have been in the east largely on personal business for the. past 10 days. l stopped over lrl Washington for day or two on my way back and found tha. there had been no change in the status Of the armor plate measure in the past few weeks On account of the rush of war measures and the great interesf in the Mexican situation it Is not plobable that this bill will be finally passed for some little time yet. The same IS true of the bill for the establishment of a government nitrate plant
 President Bush stated that he oonsio- cred it highly probable that tha Mex ican situation would result in the use of large amounts of Birmingham coal by the government. A large numher Of vessels have been ordered south on both the east and west coast and in dications are that many will be kep. either in Mexican or gulf waters. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
"A MILLION A MINUTE


 A T the Trianon today Francis X. "A Bushman and Beverly Bayne A will appear in a five-part Metro subject, "A Million a Minute"
 The story deals with an eccentric old bachelor who dies leaving $1,- 100000. He has been disappointed In love when a young man when his brother won the girl of his heart. Before his death he adopts young girl named Dagnor, whom he sends to Paris to study music. His brother has died and left son named Ste- phen. Before Stehen's mother passes away she tells how her uncle has per secuted her because she would never marry him. How Stephen meets and falls in love with Dagnor without knowing her identity and of the strange and exciting events that take place forms photo drama of un- usual power and compelling interest.
 CHAPLIN AT THE MAJESTIC
 The management of the Majestic announces that what is rated as being Charlie Chaplin's funniest comedy, the Essanay Police will be shown at this theatre Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Chaplin, himself, says " Po-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
New Graphite Company

The Great Southern Graphite company has been incorporated here with paid in capital of $2OOO, and the privilege of increasing to s1OO,OOO, which will be done at once, according to the announcement. The company will develop 7S acres of land which it controls in Clay county. The officers are: H. O. Moore, president; J. P. H. deWindt, of New York, vice president; F. l.. Holberg, secretary
 According to the announcement of of ficials of the company, the intention is to build at once a 100-ton mill to refine the graphite ore and from time to time to increase the capacity until 800 tons is reached. It is stated that the property is extremely rich in graphite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

as soon as possible. Sheriff Phillips was| 52 years old and had been in office al year and a half. s
 Acting Solicitor Tate said tonight that| neither he nor, as far as he knew, any| other official of the county had suspected Sheriff Phillips in connection with the| Lawler murder.
 UNDOUBTEDLY SUICIDE
 MT. Tate said, however that there was| mo doubt whatever that the sheriff had committed suicide, and said he thought the act had been caused by worry over| the case, as outlined in the rather in coherent note found near the sherif' s body.
 The grand jury Investigating the Law Ter murder probably will make its for-| mal report tomorrow, MT. Tate an-| nounced, and when asked if there were| any developments, said, "there may be| some sensations soon." He would notI reply to questions as to what was meant| he said and there was no danger of mob violence which had been feared at frst| The two companies of state militia, which, were on duty here, have been replaced by| special deputies as the militiamen re- turned to their stations to mobilize for| border duty.
 A telegram came from Guntersville to-i night to the effect that David D. Over-| ton, wanted for the murder of Judgej LawIer, had been located on a boat which, left Chattanooga this afternoon. Officers| have set out in a launch to overhaul the boat and inspect it. Detectives here| are without information, the message bel ing private.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
GRAND JURY TO MAKE
 FINAL REPORT TODAY

After working until after 5 o'clock the grand jury gave up the idea Of making a report yesterday afternoon and recessed until this morning. The grand jury yesterday. after finishing with indictments. got busy on the final report, thinking to finish it and re- port to the court yesterday morning, but their plans failed to 1rater;alize.
 The final report will be made be- tween 10 and II o'clock tais morning. This report will consist of approx,- mately 30 indictments and the final re- port will embrace the specia; repor { on the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
BANK EMPLOYES TO
 PUBLISH MAGAZINE

"Sixty-one-One'' is the name of a mag azine which is to be published monthly by the employees of the First National bank. The copy for the first issue is now in the hands of the printer and will be delivered within few days.
 Special articles are to be contributed to the magazine from time to time by well known bankers and others from differ ent parts of the state and country and while the publication will deal with bank ing and banking affairs, there will be much in it of general interest to the com mercial and industrial men. The name of the magazine was selected from the fact that the transit number of the First Ma tional bank is 61-1.
 Herbert D. Todd is editor of the pub lcation; w. D. Robertson. associate edi- tor; /C. P. Hilty, associate editor, and c. E. Holcomb, business manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

will naturally coal at New Orleans Mexico or Pensacola. and since Ala bama coal has been placed on the ac- cepted list by the navy department he predicts that there will probably be d market for large quantities of it in the near future.
 President Bush was highly gratified when informed by representative of The Age-Herald that the board of rev. enue had decided to construct the War rior river highway. That is splendid. The highway will mean much to the district. It will benefit every indi- vidual as it will all the business in tereStS," he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Must Go Back to Florida

Greensboro. N C., June 23.--T. c. Mccoy of Asheville must return to Jacksonville, Fla, to answer ! fed eral indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government in cunnec- ton with alleged internal revenue frauds, under ruling by Federal Judge Boyd here today. Judge Boyd overruled contentious of MeCoys coui.- sel that the Florida indictment was not properly certified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

nervousness.
 WHO WILL BE NEXT? Huntsville gasped with horror when news of the suicide reached the streets, and many put the question. "Who will be next?'
 The Lawler case has proved so sensa- tional and so paralyzing to the imagina- ton that the whole county dreads each new development. The street in front of the jail was blockaded by the crowd within few moments after the body was found One of the sheriff's severest critics was reported tonight to have be- come a raying maniac but this cannot be confirmed. A close friend of Sheriff
 Phillips said tonight that the sheriff had
 been breeding over the criticism that had been heapeG upon him. and that every word that has been spoken or printed hurt to the quick.
 TRIED TO SERVE WARRANTS The sheriff told him that he had been doing every thing in his power to serve the warrants that had been given him but admitted that he had been so hedged about with unexpected difficulties that he had not been very successful. The sheriff declared to his friend that he knew nothing of the Lawler case either way and mentioned that he had been ac- cused of trying to shield the murderers. Charles Nails, former clerk of the circuit court of Madison county and former secretary of the county democratic com mittee, was brought before the special grand jury that is Investigating the Lawler murder case this morning pre- sumably to tell what he knows of-the
 murder of Judge Lawler. Nails has been | in jail in Birmingham charged with being l an accomplice in the murder. His ap- l pearance on the street caused no excite I ment. He walked up from the hotel to | | hntx tryo and was unmanacled. He was pale and l very nervous. though he walked up rightly and firmly. Nails maintains that l he is innocent, according to some of the officials who have talked with him, and ! it is believed that his evidence is very valuable.
 RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM 1 Nails appeared before the grand jury early in the forenoon and at 10 o'clock vas taken to a train and conve | to Birmingham.
 l Officer Fred McDuff accompanied him | to Birmingham.
 I Solicitor Thompson and Detective Bode- ker had met the prisoner at Decatur and accompanied him to Huntsville. Circuit Judge Robert c. Brickell today announced the appointment of Charles
 H. Pulley as clerk of the circuit court to succeed Charles Nails. Mr. Pulley is a business man and farmer, and has not been recently active in politics. He was an officer on the staff of Governor | Conner some years ago, and later was an
 alderman in the Huntsville city council FRIEND TO OvERTON Sheriff Phillips had ebeen known as a l political friend to D. D. Overton, for whom warrant has been issued in con- nection with the Lawler murder. and it
 was said by the sheriff's friends tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
ANNISTON GUARDSM.AN
 LEAVES BRIDE BEHIND

Anniston, June 23.-(Special.) Temple Houser, member of the Oxford military company. and Mrs. Fannie Warnock were united in marriage yesterday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. l.. N. Claxton, of the First Baptist church, this city. Today MT. Houser has been hiking around the fields on practice hikes and tomorrow he may be ordered to the front, leaving his bride behind. The affair was quiet one, sonly few friends and relatives being present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
||RFOOTLIWYTS@ @
 AnD 2SORERN @
By RICHARD F. LUssrER

lice is positively the funniest comedy I have ever worked in. The situations are without doubt the most comical that the screen has ever originated"
 Patrons of the Majestic should not get this Chaplin comedy conf1icted with any other, for this is absolutely the first time is has ever been shown in Birmingham, having been contract ed at the greatest outlay of money ever paid for like picture. Along with this, the management offers, pretty Violet Mersereau in her great est screen success, Broken Fetters," Sunday, and Virginia Pearson in Blazing Love-" to go with the come- dy for Monday and Tuesday.
 THE SCARLET WOMAN"
 Mime. Petrova, the gifted emotional actress, who is starring in "The Scar let Woman" will be seen at the Rialto theatre today.
 This is one of the strongest fea- lures ever offered on the Metro pro- gramme, and is said to be the best vehicle ever provided for Mime. Pe- trova, whose wonderful powers of pantomime have made her foremost among photoplay artists since she for sock the stage for the screen. She is surrounded by a strong supporting cast. including Arthur Hoos, Edward Martindell, Eugene O'Brien, Frances Gordon and other noted stage and screen stars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Negro Stabbed

Lewis Nixon. negro. was stabbed three times with an ice pick by Phs- land Goree. another negro. at Ninth avenue and Twenty-first street yester day. The wounded negro was carried to the Hillman hospital for treatment. Officers McGill. Garner and Mitchell. arrested Goree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
PERSONALS

Miss Ann Collins and Miss Kate Robin son of Odenville are the guests of Miss Emma Seay and Miss Annie D. Haley.
 John H. Bush has returned from visit to friends in Omaha, Neb. | Miss Carrie Belle Smithson is doing nicely following an operation for appen- dictis at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 Will Cooper has returned to his home in Dora after spending a few days with friends in this city.
 Miss Eilene Eidge has returned from St. Augustine. Fla. where she attended St. Joseph academy and will spend the sum- mer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Pickens. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Grace Eidge.
 pr. and Mrs. w. s. Mims have returned to their home in Huntsville after de- lightful visit to pr. Minis mother. Mrs. w. T. Hart.
 Dr. Walter Lewis. a former resident of this city, has accepted position as pharmacist at the Edmundson- -Randle Drug company to take the place of Capt. Lacey Edmundson, who will lead Com pany D from Bessemer
 Mrs. W. T. Hart left today for Wi mona, Miss, where she will visit relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending at D. m., 18th meridian time. June 23, 19!6l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
WHO WILL. RE NEXTe

pistol in his hand when he was talking to him, but did not show any sign of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
THF WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 2S.-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Partly cloudy with probable local thun- dershowers Saturday and Sunday.
 Tennessee: Local Thundershowers Sat- urday; Sunday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
FRIEND TO OVERTON

Sheriff Phillips had ebeen known as a political Nfriend to D. D. Overton, for whom a warrant has been issued in con- nection with the Lawler murder. and it was said by the sheriff's friends tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-06

Ernie johnson. the big moose
cf the Portland Rosebuds. who
clash with the Seattle seven
Tor the second time this sea
son on the local Ice Friday
NIGHT. has the longest reach o.
any hockey player In the game,
amateur or professional. John
son has q reach OF 90 inches.
His stick 10 8 Inches longer
than the usual length. No
sticks long enough for him are
made unless on special or
der.
johnson Is 30 years cid and
has played professional hockey
for 70 years. When 10 he play
ed with the Montreal vlesoriss.
q crack amateur team.
The next year he played In
minor league In Montreal.
In 1905 he played with the
Montreal Wanderers. who won
the Stanley cup from the Ken
orss Of Winnipeg.
In 1911. when the Patrlcks
sermed the Western hockey
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-06
GOLFERS WANT
RULE CHANGED
FOR DEL MONTE

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-sentl.
ment was expressed today by
many golfers In favor OF inter.
pretinp the rules OF the West.
ern Golf association so as 20
permit members 10 accept the
offer Of the Del Monte, Cal,
club for free transportation II
the annual tournament Is
awarded 20 II.
The proposal was rejected
at a meeting OF the board Of d.
reetors. az Il was feared that,
under the bylaws of the asso-
citation. this would make those
accepting free transportation
professionals.