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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31

prevailed during the early part of the week. though beneficial rains fell during the latter part, with some hail in scat tered localties.-H. D. Sanders.
 Russell. Scale: This week was the hot test of the season. A good and much needed rain fell on the 26th.-A Augusta Bckerstaff.
 Sumter, sumtervllle; The weather has been hot and dry. Rain is much need ed-W. E. and E. B. Godfrey.
 Talladega Lincoln: The entire week has been dry and hot. Rain is needed in this section.-R. W. Tuck.
 Tallapoosa, Dadeville: Dry weather pre- vailed up to the 27th, when d heavy rain fell-Stella Gladney.
 Tuscaloosa, Fosters: A heavy rain fell on the 24th with high winds and hail in nearby places Rain also fell on the 25th and 26th.-L. F. Hill.
 Southern District.
 Butler, Mckenzie: Clear and hot wealth CT prevailed during the early part of the week; the latter part was favorable, with nice rains on the 25th and 26th.-J. C. Me- Clure.
 Clarke, Whatley The early part of the week hot and dry; beneficial rains were received from the 25th to the 27th.-- J. A Hill.
 Coffee, Pink: High temperatures pre- vailed during the first few days of the week; beneficial rains were received on nearly every day.--J. T. Dean
 conecuh, Bermuda: The first part of the week was clear and hot a light shower occurred on the 26th.-M. J. Morris.
 Crenshaw, Honoraville: The weather was generally dry and extremely hot. A much needed rain fell on the 26th.-P. r. H. Roper.
 Escambia, Brewton Hot and dry wealth CT prevailed during the latter part of the week: heavy rains fell on the 26th and 27th.-D. C.. Williams.
 Mobile, Grand Bay: High temperatures prevailed. there were some local show CTS but q general rain is needed. Julius Schnadelbach.
 Monroe Turnbul: Hot, dry weather prevailed up to Friday, when good rain fell.-J. H. McCreary.
 Washington, Fruitdale: Fair and hot weather prevailed, though a light local shower occurred on the 25th.-G M. Bill himer.
 Wilcox, Alberta: The weather was dry and hot. A good rain is much needed in this section.-N. l. Doak.
 F. P. CHAFFEE.
 Section Director Montgomery. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Pardon Is Denied.

Washington. July 9o.-The president has denied application for a pardon made on behalf of H. M. Tucker. who was sentenced on June 5. last. to three months Imprisonment for contempt of court by Circuit Judge Hook in the United States circuit for the state of Kansas The con tempt consisted in filing an affidavit ask ing for a change of judge and making charges against Judge Pollock of the dis trlct court Attorney General Bonaparte recommended to the president that the application be not granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
SCALP IS TORN
 FROM GIRLS HEAD
Narrowing Accident at a Watermelon Cutting at Ice Plant In Mont
 gomery Monday Night.

Montgomery, July Special )-An accident. the agony of which beggars description occurred last evening about 10:30 o'clock, in which Miss Kate o'conner had her hair torn from her heard. Scarcely could one conceive of more horrible circumstances than those the young lady had Never, perhaps, h as q more shocking event occurred in this city.
 Miss O'Conner was attending wa termelon feast at plant No. ? of the Montgomery Ice and Cold Storage com pany There d party of young people Were assembled, passing the time pleas antly.
 Leaving the gay crowd for while. Miss O'Conner went to the platform on the west side of the building. where Just oyer her head was revolving shaft. Miss O'Conner stopped to go under il, when suddenly her hair be- came cought In the staye bolt, and her scalp was torn from her head.
 The accident became known at once. and summons was Immediately sent for physician and Capt. Miles Smith. of the police. and Dr. Montgomery. ar rived about the same time. when they Immediately did what they could for the young woman.
 .,r. Montgomery administered a hy- podermic injection, and accompanied his patient to St. Margaret's hospital. Miss OConner was reported as getting along nicely today. and there Is every chance for her recovery.
 Miss O'Conner is 20 years old and Is the daughter of John O'Conner, of BIO Bell street. She has been employed as milliner in the store of Nachman X Meertief and has a large circle of friends, over whom A great gloom has been cast by her most unfortunate ac- cident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Prisoners Escape.

Huntsville, July 3O.-(Special )-Wiu Wiggins, Aaron Wiggins and Clarence Walker. three negro members of the city chain gang. escaped today. The three men had evidently filed the locks that were on their ankles during the night and they made break for liberty smultan- eously Will Wiggins was under sentence of ninety days. Aaron Wiggins for forty days and Walker for 100 days. The latter ia wanted by the state authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Gets Advance Notice.

Huntsville. July 3O-(special.)-Dr. Shir- ley Bragg, state convict inspector, has no- tihed Sheriff Mitchell that he will come here to inspect the Madison county jail within the next few days. The jail here is in excellent sanitary condition, and all of the prisoners are enjoying good health. Sheriff Mitchell believes that few pris- oners will be brought here from Brmins- ham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Cold storaoe Plant Burns.

Chicago, July 30-The plant of the Chicago, New York and Boston Refrig- orator company at Fifty-irst street and Central Park avenue, was damaged by fire today to the extent of s300,0Oo. The flames, which for a time threatened to destroy the entire establishment, origi- mated by the bursting of an oil pipe in the steel shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Judge Richardson III.

Huntsville, July 50.-(Special. )--.ludre William Richardson, congressman .-l this district has been compelled to e. cline the honor of being one of the con gressonal committee at the funeral of Senator E. w. ePttus. Judge Richardson has been i'll for several days past and he ls quite weak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
The Exception to the Rule.

From Harper's Weekly.
 Teacher-"The trunk is the middle part of the body"
 Freddie-"Say, ma am, you ought to go to the circus and see the elephant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Gets a Serious Fall.

Huntsville, July 3o-fspeclaD Mary Mitchell. daughter of Sheriff William Mitchell. fell from a bluff on Monte Sano on Sunday and broke her arm. She was also badly cut and bruised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Horse Dies on Street.

running a mile through the streets of the city, a horse belonging to Dr. J. r. Coyie dropped dead. The heat is supposed to have caused his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
THE KIND THAT CURES
 CHRONIC COMPLAINTS

The Plant ice Remedies Now So Firmly Established In the Birming- ham District That They Are Talked of In Every Home. The Advertising Campaign of Colonel Dillingham; the Supreme Effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Monument Bill.

Historians generally hope the bill to eel ebrate the battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1904, introduced by MT. Bulger. will become a law. It will be the one hundredth anniversary of the breaking of the back of the Indian troubles and very important to Alabama.
 Another bill that Is desired is that for a monument commission to look out for Alabama monuments and to mark places of graves and commands of Alabama sol diers. This will be headed by the gover- nor and the state historian Is to be sec retary.
 The bill to make census of the men who were in the Confederate service Is also very much desired. IL is thought that there are many old soldiers who are not getting help from the state who deserve 1t because they do not know they can have 1t and have not tried. It is also thought that the bill will be one of the best ever presented for historical pur- poses as there is ever demand for facts about the old warriors from all parts of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Election Will Probably Be Held
 About October 1
TALLADEGA GUN CLUB
Judge Camp Comes In Possession of Old Scrap Book Containing Some Valuable Confederate War
 Information.

Talladega. July 3O.-(Speeial.)-The pro- hibition mass meeting of yesterday is the entire theme of conversation in the city today On all sides 1t is agreed that should the election come off tomorrow the county would go dry two to one, but it is impossible to predict what will be the sen timent by the first day of October the probable date of the election. In view of this fact the temperance committee will at once begin a vigorous canvass to con- tinue until the day of the election The adoption of prohibition will decrease the revenues two thousand dollars and Chil- dersburg, probably one thousand dollars, but it is expected that this decrease will be wisely and conservatively met by the governing bodies of these municipalities. Talladega feels that she is able to take of her own revenues and therefore does not wish her loss to be considered by vot- CTS outside of the city. The city is also abundantly able to cage any blind tiger that wishes to make it's lair in reaching distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
School Bills.

The State High school bill will be amended by the house to give those coun- ties which now have state schools and would be to cut out the advantage of It as soon as the governor thinks the treas ury can stand it. At least the house committee has agreed to report an amend ment to thls effect. 1t Is thought this will meet the approval of the senate and it will pass.
 Governor Conner has shown new interest in the school supervision bills. and 1t is thought now that there is a good chance to get through either the Bulger or the Kirby bill. either of which would be a big help to the country schools. The Kirby bill provides for superintendence that Is real and the Bulger bill for qualifications that will result in the same thing. State Superintendent of Education H. c. Gun nells thinks there is q chance for such legislation with the aid of Speaker Car michael, who Is at work for 1t, and will speak for 1t in the house, and the re- newed interest of the governor.
 The legislature killed bill of this class a few days ago, and 1t seems that there are some who are sorry of it. At least after hearing the situation fully explained there are some who think the idea should be worked out, so that the prospect Is better now than when the bill was defeat ed as a result of the fight made on 1t by MT Pitts of Dallas county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
CAPITOL IS QUIET
 ON FUNERAL DAY Is Like Some Banquet Hall
 Deserted MEMBERS ATTEND FUNERAL Fertilizer Bill Will Probably Be First Thing Up for Consideration To-
 morrow In the Senate.
 School Blls.
MEMBERS AT TEND FUNERAL

Montgomery, July ao.-(Special)-Th Alabama capitol has been like some ban quet hall deserted on the day of the funeral of United States Senator E. w. Pettus at Selma. Governor Conner, most of the state officials and the members of the legislature almost to a man jour neyed to the capital of Dallas to pay last tribute to the man who has laid down the mantle of service to his people with the last breath of his life; soldier who died in command of his position, and a servant that failed not In the call of duty unlh the great Master beyond the clouds had called him to that reward that lasts as long eternity.
 The great doors of the state house are draped in black this third time In a few weeks for the death of distinguished cit izens First the black told of the de- parting of Speaker Martin. then of Sen ator John T. Morgan. and now for the grand old man of the Senate, who was loved abroad as he was at home Not very long prior to the draping for Speaker Martin, by the way, the black streamers had flowed from the doorways and col umns for the lamented Chief Justice Mo Clelan, so that in a short time the state has been called upon to mourn four of it's illustrious sons, thing not before recorded in It's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Hagan's Magnolia Balm,

Anqu and hands
 ng Brookn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31
Legislative Talk.

But there are a few left to talk of leg islation The first work of the senate on Thursday will be to take up the fertilizer bill? This has for its prime object the elimination of filters in com mercial fertilizers. To do this the re- ceipts of the department of agriculture for the tag tax will be cut down, but this will be made up by the placing of a tax of BIO for each brand of fertilizer manufactured or sold in the state in the nature of a registration fee. As many of the plants make many brands the re- turns in this way will be far ahead of the loss in the tag tax.
 There are many things of great value to the state in the municipal code bill that will be signed very likely by the governor by the end of the week. It will make 1t possible for the cities and towns to greatly enlarge usefulness along many lines. Objectionable features have been eliminated until 1t Is the concensus of opinion that 1t is bill that will please almost every town that will have to adopt it's provisions. It carries pro- visions for all sorts of Improvements, fer government and for control of utilities of every kind, that there will be In fu- ture very much less of local municipal legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31


 The Talladega Gun club is composed of couple of dozen of business men who have tendencies to burn powder after bus mess hours. The skill resulted in the following score. w. Huff. S7; H. II. Ham, ilton S2, both of these gentlemen repre- senting the powder company; Hon. J. E. Camp, Sl 2-3; T. D. Boynton, 75; Dr. S. W. Welch, "A; F. B. Bowie, P; T. W. Be- thea, 70; Dr. B. B. Simms. 64. The Gun club feels that at some future day it might probably make better score
 Hon. J. E. Camp probate judge is in receipt of a curious old scrap book from a relative R. o. Camp at Wilton, Ala. that contains many interesting clippings in regard to the Camp family, and lnci- dents of the Civil war, the initial article being history of the First Confederate Georgia Regiment" Another precious souvenir contained within the discolored pages of the old book is the original battle report of Maj. James c. Gordon, commanding second battalion First Con- federate Georgia Regiment near Mission ary Ridge, dated October 4. 1863, In which the commanding officer says of his color bearer: T think it would be a neglect of duty on my part if I were to fail to mention the name of R. O. Camp color bearer. member of Company D." who bore his part most nobly, always in front. seemed to seek where danger was greatest. I feel proud to say that so long as colors are entrusted to such hands they will never be allowed to trail in the dust" There were eighteen bullet holes and one cannon ball hole in the flag, and the staff was shattered by minnie ball.
 The Birmingham and Atlantic east bound train stalled last night at the fur mace, nearly a mile from the city. The night was dark, and rain was falling, and there was q long trestle between the furnace and the city. Some of the inn patient passengers got out and made a bluff at walking to the city, arriving here. wet, tired, muddy, mad and pro- fane. The engine got out of water or fuel, or breath, or something or other.
 As yet no country watermelons have been brought to this market although there is an abundance of the shipped mel ons for sale. The truck farmers are at least three weeks behind the usual sea- timent by the first day of October, the nearby farms are offered on tho strata
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-31

The congregation of the Christian church, which was formally organized here some little while ago, has pur- chased lot and will erect a church build ing some time in the near future. The lot purchased is 60 feet on the corner of Third avenue and 132 feet on Eighth street the vendee being MT. Woolsey Fin nell
Arizona republican., 1907-06-01
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

According to the reports from Ser lin. the obstacles in the way of th,
 election of Duke Johann Albrecht ol Mecklenburg. to the regency of Bruns- wick have been removed. and the duk,
 was expected to be elected on May r.. When Archbishop Bourne arrived in London from Rome on May 16 he re-
 ceived a pleasant surprise. At the rail way station his friends had arranged :o present him a 30-horsepoweT Daim
 Ter motor car in recognition of the archbishop's efforts on behalf oi
 Catholic federation. The acceptance
 of this automobile has definitely de-
 itely decided the question of their use
 by Roman Catholic dignitaries. in
 Great Britain at least
 The distance for the speed and dust
 of motor travel has introduced taste.
 rapidly becoming popular in Europe,
 for a country holiday by caravan. Pie
 turesque houses on wheels are already
 to be seen on the English roads. heading for the New Forest. Devon shire the Sussex Downs. ar the Lake district. the favorite objective points for the gentleman gypsy. owners of private caravans are discussing the possibility of forming club to look after the rights of the members.
 From reliable sources the informal ton comes that the alarming reports of Count Tolstoi's illness and ap- preaching death are utterly ground less. The eminent novelist, who re- sides on his estates. called Gassnaya Poliana. in the province of Tula. can not reasonably complain of the state of his health. which his physicians term normal for man of his age and mode of life. He is up and dressed before every morning. partakes of a light breakfast. consisting of a certain
 kind of porridge. and walks for an hour or more. During his morning walk the venerable writer is frequent ly obliged to rest Count Tolstoi will be seventy on the 2Sth of next August. and naturally. is not as wig orous as he was ten years ago. when he never knew fatigue. At 10 o'clock, amid the family circle. he Is accus- toned 10 open letters. of whicch he re- ceives a large number from all coun- tries. but especially from America Only important letters are answered immediately. either bv himself or by members of his family. who write at his dictation. Many newspapers. sent are also received. SO that Tolstoi seldom finishes this daily task before noon: when he retires to his study and works. usually until 2 o'clock. At present he is preparing a reading book for young children. in which it is needless to say his advanc- ed ideas and teachings are to be put in a simple and pleasing form. suitable to make a lasting impression on the minds of the young. At 3 o'clock Count Tolstoi who entertains a sub dued passion for riding. dOns a short Dvercoat. sheepskin cap. and greased top boots. canters along the carriage road toward the city of Tula. occa-
Arizona republican., 1907-06-01
FEAR FELT AT YUMA
 FOR COLORADO LtVEf
A Stage of Twenty Seven Feet and Reports of a Higher Flood Than Ever.

James F.. Bark. who returned yes terday from California. said that the
 greatest apprehension is felt at Yuma regarding the fate of the levee below the town for holding the Colorado within its old time banks. No sign Of the giving way of the levee has been discovered. but il is realized that if the catastrophe comes it will come without much warning. The stage of the river is at the alarming height of twenty-seven feet and hourly reports from sp-river indicate a further rise. The last time the levee broke there was only a foot of water pressing against it. Now there are alreads three feet.
 The railroad company is feverishly hunting for men 10 assist in reinforcing the levee. but it is difficult to find help now. The whole length of the levee is constantly patrolled by a large number of men. II is not understood that the patrol would do any other good than to give early information of the disaster.
 There Is a strong hope that the bank will withstand the flood. though it is a bigger flood than the last damaging one. The levee is in better shape than it has ever been before.
 IL is stated that if another serious break should occur the fight would be regarded as practically over and lost. IL is thought unlikely that any further efforts would be made to control the river. The "cutting back" in New river is now within fifteen miles of the outlet and at the time of the for mer flood that went on at the rate of a mile q day. If the torrent of the Colorado now should be suddenly poured in the cutting back would be expected to take place even faster. At that rate however. it would take only fifteen days to reach the intake when all hope of controlling the flood and the flow of the river even at normal stage would necessarily have to be abandoned. This cutting has been done to a depth of from twenty five to forty feet. Such a disaster would involve not only the Imperial !, Valley and all territory within the /. possible range of the Salton Sea. but | would take in the bridge at Yuma and ] the Laguna dam.
 The Salton Sea. MT. Bark says, has | been lowered only fourteen inches ! stnce the shutting out of the water. several months ago
Arizona republican., 1907-06-01

but he would assert that he had not made up his mind concerning any of the propositions which had been pre- scented and that he could impartially try this case.
 The deaths of several of the defend ants were suggested and orders were made substituting administrators or others for them and the case was be- gun. The witnesses for the plaintiff were Lon Teal, l.. w. Collins and J. P. Ivy. There were many formal objec- tions to the proof and when the plain tiff rested, Walter Bennett represent ing seceral of the defendants, moved to dismiss. Judge Street for the Mesa canal stockholders. offered a similar motion. Both were denied and ar engagements begun to be made for the taking of testimony for the defense. beginning next Monday. As has been stated. it is expected that this case will be before the court for Q year. filling in time when less urgent mat ters are before the court.
 There was a large attendance of wa ter users on the opening day. Most of the attorneys of the bar were present many Of them representing various groups of clients. Governor Kibbey. for the Water Users Association, looked after the side of the plaintiff.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-01
Tilt SUPPLY OF MILK
 10 BE LOOKED AFTER
In Consequence of a Discussion of the Subject a. the Late Medical Asso- citation Convention.

Drs. Plath and Foss returned yes terday from Bisbee. where they at tended the meeting Of the Arizona Medical association Wednesday and Thursday Dr. Foss is very enthusias- tic over the success of the meeting and says that several questions discussed were Of vital interest. one question was the problem of the milk supply for children in the mining camps, which at present is very perplexing one. IL has been demonstrated beyond the slightest doubt that tuberculosis can be transmitted from diseased cows and this infection of many ab- solutely free from predisposition to the white plague is one of the most dan gerous conditions at present. The sub ject was discussed thoroughly and measures will be taken to prevent the infection from the milk and meat sup ply. The serum treatment was also considered and the immunity of peo- pie to the disease. IL seemed to be the experience of the physicians present that tuberculine. an extract from the tubercular bacilli acted as a vaccine. and increased the resisting powers of the patient.
 The visiting doctors were nicely en- tertained. with drives over the city and by a trip down into the workings of the Calumet and Arizona mine. A banquet was served on Thursday. The association meets at Tucson in April.