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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
SUPT, HILL WILL
 TAKE THE CENSUS Present AppOrtiOnment of
 School Funds is UnjusI STATE CONVICT SYSTEM
President Carmichael Writes Detailed Account of Alabama's Plan Which Is Submitted to National De.
 partment of Labor.
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, June 2-(special)-Th state superintendent of education, Hon. L W. Hill. is preparing to secure a roll of the children of the state of school age that will be almost if not absolutely cor rect Heretofore. by reason of the methods of enumeration this has not been possible. and 1t is thought that some portions of the state are getting more than their pro- portionate share of school money as a etrtequence. A new census will be taken in August and on a new plan that is ex- pected 10 work things out in better shape than ever before.
 The population of Alabama at the talk ing of the census in 1900 amounted to l. S2S.ou0. which may reasonably be sup posed to have increased to 1900 GOO in this time. It estimated that the schlldren of school age will number about one-third of the population. which would give 6SS O0O as against 77O,0Oo as now claimed, or difference of 37.0OO Somewhere there are children not getting what they should have because there are others getting more than they are entitled to. This Is the very trouble MT. Hill Is after.
 The old plan of taking the school cen sus was to enumerate by townships. If there was no one to take it, or for any reason otherwise it was not taken, the figures for the year before might be used. As consequence there are townships in the state that have been rocking along with the same census for several years, notwithstanding the fact that population changes rapidly. A new law passed by the recent session of the legislature re districts the school territory, saying that the census shall be taken in each school district, and specifying who Is to take 1t, and at what time-August l to b of this year and every two years thereafter.
 New Census Plan.
 Mir. Hill has gotten out a blank on which he will require the trustees to make complete poll of every child in each district. It will show name age. color and sex of child, parent or guardian and postosfice address. To this list will be affixed the oath of the man taking 1t, certifying that 1t is correct in every de- tail. The law makes 1t the duty of the trustees of each district to take this cen sus and says how much they shall be paid.
 These blanks will be sent out and ar engagements made to have the census taken in all the counties as nearly at the same time possible. It is also a fact that in counties where the trustees re- fuse or fail to take the enumeration they stand good chance to come up short of their school funds next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Savaqe in City.

Another man of more than local repu- tatlon was here this week as a result of the session of the supreme court. In the person of General James H. Savage, now of Birmingham, but formerly of Annis- ton. He was raised In Calhoun, but prac- ticed several years in Cherokee before returning to his native heath. General Savage gets his military title because of brgadiership held in the Confeder- ate Veterans organization He was a captain in the actual war of 1S61-5 and made a valiant soldier. Lately he has been in the service of the Rock Island Frisco Railroad Company, and was a candidate at the April primaries for the nomination for judge of the inferior criminal court of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03

day and today, evidenced splendid con dition of affairs at this well known ln- stitution The total enrolment of the year was 1915. President Patterson says he expects 1t to go far beyond that next session. The graduating class consisted of Anna Leon Brown, J. Add Beverly, Maggie B. Morgan, Leo J. Blount Coun- tess M Harris, Robert Dandrige, lnez Odess Moore. Lowell Beverly Georgia Colemen, William F. Madison, Anna E' Ghantt Thomas J. Mayberry and Burkie May Miller. The class motto was Your Best is Only Good Enough
 The prize of the SoIourners Truth club for the best essay was won by James Rapier Alexander, son of Nathan H. Alex ander, his subject being 'Toussant LOuvertere the San Dominican martyr and patriot"
 Capt J. M FallSner general counsel for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. and a member of the board of trustees, made a speech in which he commended the work of the school and President Patter- son. He said it was one of the best 1T not the most superior school of it's kind In the world. He astonished a member of the Ogden party by telling him that this school had handled almost as many pupils as Booker Washington's at Tus- kegee. with an outlay of $5o0O a year, against $2OO,000 by Washington.
 Captain Falkner urged the young ne- groes to go out into the world and try to uplft their fellows. He knew the black people were good people; that bad negroes were lynched, but none who come within the influence of this school. The speaker said the man who would not try to lift up his neighbor, no matter what his color, had lived in vain. He admon- ished the negroes, in conclusion, to re- spect their women and teach the women trS mo
 Father Dorsey, a negro priest, spoke to the assembly, discussing the uplifting ef- fleets of education.
 The next speaker was the Rev. Frank Seay, son of the late Governor Seay' who spoke on the work being done and congratulated President Patterson on his success. Bishop J. w Alstork, Nathan H. Alexander and Postmaster Buckley were the other speakers.
 This school has been remarkable suc- cess in every way. If is presided over by white man and 1t has done a great work for the negroes of the state.
 At the emeting of the board of trus- tees of the State Normal school for ne- groes this afternoon. the old faculty. headed by President w B. Paterson, was reelected. One more teacher than was had last year was allowed. The report of President Paterson was very satisfactory. showing the work of the year to be the best in the history of the school. The total enrolment was 1915 Treasurer w. B. Jones reported the finances in good shape The board of trustees elected it's own officers as follows:
 President, II. s. D. Mallory, Selma; sec retary, J. Kirk Jackson, Montgomery; treasurer, w B Jones, Montgomery; ex- ecutive committee. J. M. Falkner, R. Nell Anderson, J. Kirk Jackson, all of Mont pomery The trustees were especially pIeased with the improvements in the in- dustrial departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Fern and vIoIetv Appears.

Tuscaloosa, June 2.-(Special )-volume { of the Fern and Violet the college an- mai, published by the students of the Central Female College. has been receiv- ed from the publishers and is indeed a work of art. The volume contains twelve handsome full page drawings. It is bound i1 green and the printing is on deckled edged paper. It is filled with many bright aruc,es and is a credit to the institution where 1t was edited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
List of Hlahest Honors.

n scaloosa. June 2.-(Special)- )-The fol- lowing $ a list of those who obtained highest honors at the University of Ala bama during the session which closed yes terday. Tn the academic department. senior class, Miss Eleanor Packner McCorvey: junior class. Miss Pearl Boyles Miss Will lie Chandler Norman. Miss Mary Cornelia Parker. Miss Mary cowper Pittman. Miss Julia Ann Poyner, George Waddell Snede- cor: sophomore class. Miss Lillian Mathe- son Lotspeich. James Edward Morrisette: freshman, John Roy Oswalt. In the law department Jefferson Albert Carnley. John Denson. Moses Kohn, William Henry Mitchell Rittenhouse Moore Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
New PythIan Lodoe.

Grand Keeper of Records and Seal G. C. Miles of the Alabama Knights of Pythas went to Ramar, Ala, this afternoon to put in a new lodge He was accompanied by Past Chancellor w. D. M. Simmons, Chancellor Commander J. L. Holloway Vice Chancellor B. A. Taylor and Prefate w. F. Dow of Montgomery lodge No. g. also Mir. T. M. Dix. who is to serve as clerk of the new lodge until 1t is insti- tuted. Supreme Representative J. M Riggs of Montgomery also went along as did Grand Master of Exchequer J. M. Danneily of Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03

now in court. involving the points at issue.
 The books of the other county officials were found to be in good condition, Pro- bate Judge Lovejoy, Sheriff Chnndler and Circuit Clerk Brooks being compli- mented esneciallY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
Negro Normal School.

The final closing exercises of the the State Normal School for negroes, yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
State Has Three Farms.

"The state has three farms, one at the old penitentiary site, al Wetumpka' one at Speigner and one at what is called No f. at which are employed something like 200 convicts The farms are carried on uniformly at a loss to the state in consequence of the number of employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
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See Here, Why Don't You Build Up
 a Life Income :?
You Can on the Easy Payment Plan Ten Dollars
 per Month for Eighteen Months
WHAT YOU BUY.

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 THE eRANTIERRA DEvEL LOPMENT CO.,.
 Room First National Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03

We make the best ( -ls In town. Ags Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03

Debut Party tonight at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-03
"The Man s Store.

This store mystic symbol price marking to dodpe behind Everything marked in plain can the dcout yoursea bona 6de 25 cent reduction from regular prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23

Mr.. Stitch is one of the trustees of
Washburn college and has been for
many years. Both his son and his
daughter were graduates of WashburD
and both died some time after leaving
the college. That Mr.. Stitch had decjd-
ed to nelp Washburn college by sub
stantial gift was published in the State
Journal last March but at that time
Mr.. Stitch had not fully decided on the
details of the gift.
Mr.. Stitch has now fully decided to
give $40 900 for the conservatory build
ing and he intends to complete the ar
engagements and turn the funds over to
the college soon- At the present, now
ever Mr.. Stitch is very busy on account
of his extensive business interests and
has not the time to give the matter the
attention he would like to. In order
that his plans may not miscarry Mr..
Stitch has provided In his will that
Washbu-n college snail receive $4,000
from his estate.
Mr.. Stitch is much interested in
Washburn- college and he wishes to give
his personal attention to the plans and
design of the building. it's location and
equipment. Mr.. Stitch hopes to do this
an a comparatively short time and it is
probable that work will be be-
gun some time during the coming year.
The preliminary plans have already
been made.
The building for the conservatory of
music will probably be located north of
the chapel building and will be the first
building to the left of the main entrance
to the college grounds The building
will occupy one of the most prominent
locations on the campus and will be
one of the largest buildings.
Mr. Stitch is one of the prominent bus
mess men in southeastern Kansas. He
has been identified with the business
interests and progress of Independence
since 1872. engaging first in the mercan-
tile business with his brother, Jonn
Stitch, now of Seattle, Washington.
This business was started in a very
small way with a stock of general mer-
chandise, but gradually grew to pro-
portions equal to any of the local COM
petitors- After several years of sue
cesSful operation the partnership was
Stitch then entered the field of finance
and in 1888. in connection with the late
Henry Foster, purchased the old Hull
bank and changed the name to that of
the Citizens bank. himself taking the
position of cashier. Later, when the
Citizens bank was organized under the
national bank laws. he became its pres
ldent and yet retains that office. IN
der the administration of A. c. Stitch
the affairs of the citizens and Citizens
National bank nave always been re-
garded as exceptionally safe. and at
the same time a source of profit to the
stockholders. among whom its one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars of
capital is divided. The Citizens Ma
tional also has a surplus and undivided
profits amounting to thirty thousand
dollars. and it's deposits are climbing
up well toward the million mark.
1t was A. C Stitch who conceived the
certain portion of its principal streets, as
aid to the establishment in Indepen-
dence of the vitrif1ed brick plant. This en-
terprise was carried to success and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

Alma, Kan. Aug. ga peculiar
Democratic county convention was
held here yesterday nominating a
Democratic county ticket for Wabaun-
see county. 1t was peculiar in that
three Republicans were nominated by
the Democrats. William Rinehart
was nominated for representative,
after some of the Democrats had de-
clined. Rinehart was formerly repre-
sentative from Wabaunsee county and
was a receptive candidate for the
nomination before the recent Repub-
lican convention. John 7. Keagy, who
was nominated for probate judge,
held that office Off several years prior
to 1890. He stated to the convention
which nominated him that he is a Re-
publican and will vote for Roosevelt.
Oscar Deans, the nominee for county
superintendent, is also a Republican.
The full ticket is as follows:
Representative, William Rinehart,
Eskridge; treasurer, J. NJ. Lee, Har-
veyville; county attorney, Oscar
Schmitz, Alma; register of deeds, F.
]. Frey, Paxico; county clerk, A. H.
Meseke,, Alta Vista; clerk district
court p. A. Worsley, Maple Hill;
sheriff, Frank Wiedemann. Alma;
probate judge, John T. Keagy, Alma;
superintendent, Oscar Deans. Alma;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
1T WILL BE LARGE.
Swine Department at Fair Gives Elk
ceIIent Promise.

The swine department of the coming
state fair at Topeka September IL to II
promises to bring together finer pens
and a larger number of hogs than was
ever shown before in the state.
For the past two years the swine dis
play at the state fair has been large.
Two years ago a long line of extra
pens were built to meet the demand of
exhibitors and last year so new pens
were built. The demand for pens by
exhibitors keeps on increasing and II
may be necessary to have more pens
built this year before the fair opens
Kansas farmers raise thousands or
hogs every year. Kansas corn FED hogs
and corn fed steers are famous. The
fact that Kansas is a hog raising state
and that the Kansas Improved Stock
Breeders association is in charge of the
live stock departments of the fair as
sure a large exhibit in September
H. NJ. kirkpatrick, of Wolcott kan
sas will be the superintendent in
charge of the swine department. Chas-
Wolff of Topeka, will be the director
in charge. What Mr.. Kirkpatrick does
not know about hogs on the noof has
not been written and what Mr.. Woln
does not know about Kansas hogs neat
" made up into bacon, hams, spare
ribs, sausage, etc, has never been told
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23

institution has now the largest payroll of
any industry in the county. Mr., Stitch Is
In addition to being president and &C
tive manager of the Citizens National
for any one man. Mr.. Stitch is also either
president, vice president or treasurer ano
director of many other strong organlza-
lions. mostly of an industrial character;
each doing a business of great extent anu
agement of each of which Mr.. Stitch takes
either leading or important part a mons
these enterprises are the C onsoliuti ~ ~
Gas, Oil and Manufacturing company OF
Independence, the largest gas ana OIL pro
ducing corporation in the Kansas held.
the CoffeyvilIe Vitrif7ed Brick and Tile
company of Coffeyville, Kansas. an eX-
ceptionally prosperous concern, employing
which made and shipped over o,UVO car
loads of vitrifed brick to distant points
during the year 1903, besides a very large
output for local consumption, including
sufficient brick. in a single instance, to
nave three miles of streets in the city of
9io - I'reidaf ME- stieh is also treas
urer and director of the Western States
Portland Cement company, corporation
with a capital of one million five hundred
cation of which in Montgomery county
was effected largely through the efforts
of Mr.. Stitch. and the investment OF ms
personal capital.
Henry Foster, Mr.. Stitch took a prominent
part in projecting and constructing the
Verdigris Valley and Western railroad
now an important part OF the missouri
Pacific system. That deal was put through
entirely by Stitch and Foster and the road
built by them from Independence TO an
other connecting line at lie Roy. Kansas,
and afterward consolidated with the d.
and NJ railway. The successful construc-
ton of this railroad by Stich ana roster
marked the completion of the largest on
terprise ever undertaken by Montgomery
county promoters up TO that date, and
brought another railroad system in COM
petition with the single line then operat-
ing here. by which very large saving in
freight rates was realized by merchants
shippers of stock and others in the coun-
ty and facilities for travel were mater
iallY cheapened and improved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
Shoes That
Are Good

When you take advantage
of our low prices you're get
ting more than the actual
difference between the new
price and the old price.
That's because the shoes we
sell are thoroughly reliable
they re as low priced in
the first place as they could
be bought at any store.
Some lines are being closed
out now, and they'r being
sold at cut prices.
Women's Shoes+Low heel style;
light or extension soles, with vici or
patent tips; $3.50 is the regular
marked price; they're to be Wf no
sold tomorrow at. pair Nk.SO
Misses Shoes-Plain tips, neat
liz to 2; $1.s5 is the marked price;
tomorrow, pair $3.50.
Infants Shoes-with soft soles,
fancy patterns; soc regular marked
price; will be sold tomorrow o.
at, pair ESG
ChiIdren's Shoes-In sizes to 8 !;
turned soles; variety of styles; Use
shoes will be priced En-
at U0C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
mr.. STICH'S GIFT.
Hashburn to Have . Fine Art
Building.
Independence Banker VIII Give
$4,000 In Cash.
DETAILS OF HIS PLANS
The Gift to Be a Memorial to
His Daughter.
Preliminary Plans Have AL
ready Been Made.
DETAILS OF HIS PLANS

A c. Stitch. the millionaire Of hide
pendence. Kansas, has decided on the
manner in which he will aid Washburn
college, at Topeka, and at the same
time erect a memorial to his daughter,
Adelaide Stitch. who graduated from
Washburn college as told some time
ago in the State Journal
Mr.. Stitch has decided to give Wash
burn college $40, 900 to be used in erect
ing a conservatory of music. the build
ing to also be used for the elocution
and fine arts departments. This much
Mr.. Stitch has finally decided upon He
may also give the funds for the cree
tfon of another building as a memorial
30 his son, Carl Stitch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
BY the Meeting of Two Brothers at
Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug. 22,-Two
brothers, one of whom had been tried
for his life on the charge OF murder
ing the other met Unexpectedly at a
ward S VanLieu, of this city and
Cornelius S. VanLieu of Pasadena,
California. The meeting cleared up a
mystery of long standing and relieved
one of the brothers of a shadow which
has rested upon him for years
Twenty years ago the brothers had
quarrelled in a tavern in Oneida, coun-
ty, n. Y.
After the quarrel Edward returned
to his home at Vernon Center, resolved
never to recognize his brother again.
Cornelius made a like resolution and
having no family, determined to go
west and forget He left without see
ing any of the members of the family
or his friends and without giving them
any idea of his plans.
The next day after the departure of
Cornelius search was made. The
search was in vain and it was rumored
that Cornelius had been struck by his
brother and carried away. Edward
was afterward tried in the courts of
Oneida county but set up a claim of
self-defense and the jury disagreed.
a second trial followed and he was
discharged.
Five years ago Edward came west
and located at Grand Rapids. Today
he went to a local hotel to meet a
friends on business. While there a
stranger accosted him with the cues
ton: rs this Eddie VanLieu?"
Yes" was the reply. Inside of
five minutes a despatch was sent to
the aged mother in Oneida county,
n. Y, and another to the Oneida
county authorities informing them of
the happy reunion The brothers have
decided to return to the old home at
once to prove conclusively that Cor
nelius still lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
ITEMS and Boys
Straw Hats

We would like. to sell every
hat we have left in stock.
We have cut the prices to a
very low notch in an en-
deavor to do it. In fact,
when you buy a straw hat
at this store you will find
that you're not paying more
than one-half it's actual
value-if that.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
MINERS AT PITTsBURG.
Everything Is About Ready for Sign
ing New Wage Scale.

Pittsburg, Kan. Aug. 23.-Two hundred
delegates, representing the miners of
Kansas and western Missouri belongings
to the United Mine Workers of America
district Il. are here for the annual dis
trict convention. At the close of the dis
u1ct convention, which will probably be
in session all week. the conference COM
mittee of district IA will meet with the
local state committee of the operators for
the purpose of adjusting local provisions
of the district contract. The conferences
committee of the miners will be elected
next week The operators have already
selected their local conference committee
The joint committee, which is working
on the interstate agreement has it drawn
over last years agreement are those i'm
the day wage and dead work scale of
prices and that relating to the expiration
of the contract. The rest of the agree
ment will not be signed. however, until
the district contract is ready for signinr-
when both will be signed in Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-23
Daily Drug
Prices

In every ad you will find
a few items from this drug
department which are very
low priced. In no case will
you ever see this store sell
ing poor quality drugs i n
order to make prices low.
Wine of Cardui. regular $1.oo bot
ties for 69c.
Hoods sarsaparilla. regular s1.oO
bottles for zee.
Swamp-Root, regular SOC bottles for
SAC.
Seven Sutherland Sisters Hair
Tonic, regular soc bottles for 39c.
Paine's Celery Compound, $1.0O bot
ties for 72c.
Harlem Oil, 10c bottles for 1Oc.
Aliens Foot Ease, regular Csc box
for lie.