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Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10
NORFOLK.

In Norfolk the town voted in favor of the consolidation of schools by the close vote of 84 to 80 and in favor of the con- amendments, 98 to 6z. Fol lowing is the vote:
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10
Norfolk Town Clerk Lives in New YorI

Harry E. Stevens of New York, was ill Canaan Tuesday. Although he spends not more than half dozen days each year in Norfolk. nevertheless he has held the lice of town clerk there for seven years and was reelected this year
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10

TOWN LIBRARY DIRECTORS Sarah W. Adam, Mary E. Adams, Jo- seph l.. Parsons all were on both tickets.
 TREE WARDEN Henry E. Lyles r ...........-.. 196 P. J. Kane d ..................... 123
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10
ELECTION IN THE
 VARIOUS TOWNS
NO LICENSE IN FALLS VILLAGE
Change of Town Clerks in North Canaan Salary of Legislators will Not be Raised From $500 to $500 per Year-Terms of Probate Judges Unchanged.

In the town of North Canaan the suc- cessful candidates Monday were as follows: Town clerk, E. D. Norton r; selectmen, W. ! Reel r, 0. H. Sage T, L. E. Howe d; constables s. W. Stevens d, A. I. Higgins r, s. Reel T, G. Bump r; George Dodge T, Charles Tierney d, l.. 0. Rhoades d; collector, l.. 0. Rhoades d; grand jurors, G. H. Van Deusen r, O. T. Vosburgh T, George O. Dodge T, O.. H. Johnson d, A. A. Hubbard d; treas urer. F. R. Collin r; assessors,G. H. Van Deusen T. o. F. Roberts d; board of re- lief, D. W. Manvel T, Henry R. Whit ford T, B. A. Peirce d; registrars of voters, J. c. Roraback r, E. l.. Roberts d auditors; J. B. Reed T, A. P. Free man d; for constitution 93, against 31.
 The details of the struggle are as follows: .&.-..
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10
SALISBURY

The vote in Salisbury was as follows:
 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-10
New Milford No License

New Milford voters declared for no license Monday. The majority was A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
STRONG PLEA MADE
 FOR PROHIBITION
TWO LECTURERS DELIVER AD- DRESSES AT UBURN-CITlZENS ORGANIZE LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY.

Auburn. October peeial)-Auburn has enjoyed two treats this week in tine way of lectures for the cause of prohibit lion in Lee county. The Hon. Thomas D. Sanford of Opelika spoke to large audience in the Methodist church Wednos- day evening. and made one of the most sensible and forcible talks ever heard here on the subject of prohibition. Friday evening Mrs. Curtis. the silver-tongued woman orator of Texas. spoke to an en- thusiastlc audience and made a powerful plea for prohibition.
 Grounds for the new dining hall at the college have been broken and progress in the construction of this valuable addi- ton to the college is being watched with considerable interest. The plans, for the new library, drawn by Professor Curtis of the department of architecture, have been adopted. and work will soon be be- gun on this building, which will be To- cated on the old Nell lot.
 The citizens of Auburn have organized an electric light and power company for the purpose of installing a plant to light up the town of Auburn, All the required stock was subscribed for and at a meet ing of the stockholders the following of ficers were elected: President. (. M Floyd; directors, C. F.. Little, k. s. Mack intosh and c. S. Yarbrough, It is the purpose of the company to put in the plant at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
FUNERAL OF MISS
 BESSIE COOPER
ALL CENTREVlLLE IS DEEPLY STIRRED BY THE SAD DEATH OF THE YOUNG LADY WHO WAS KILLED BY ACCIDENT.

Centrevile October l3.-- Special l-The funeral of Miss Bessie Cooper the young lady who was killed here Wednesday by being thrown from a buggy. occurred here yesterday morning. It was perhaps the most impressive funeral service ever held in this place The Presbyterian church. where the services took place. was full to overnowing by friends and appropriateness of the family, and there was scarcely a dry eye in the assembly. Miss Cooper was one of the most unl- versally beloved young ladies ever reared in this section, and her devotion to church and Sunday school work and her home was indeed beautiful The funeral ser vices were conducted by the Rev. W. l. Sinnot. pastor of the Presbyterian church, in a most impressive manner The funetal services were delayed until yesterday in older that her two brothers, one of whom was In Baltimore and one in Florida. might be present. No death ever occurred in this section which produced such a great shock as did the terrible death of this popular young woman.
 There was considerable frost in this community lnlS morning anu no apuot tender vegetation has been killed.
 During the latter part of this week colt show will be held here. The affair is In charge of Editor l.. II. Nunreiee, Capt. j. D. Mayberry and Sheriff J. G. Oakley. and promises to be quite a sue cess Considerable interest is being taken by the farmers i'm this section in stock raising.
 One day last week Editor l.. II. Nunne- lee received q fine young horse from Co., lumbia, Tenn.
 The Rev. j. w. Mitchell and w. j. Ray, who conducted such a successful meeting at Mapesville have moved their large tent to Brent and are holding ser vices there.
 A number of persons from this section have attended the fair at Birmingham, during the past week
 There will be big barbecue given nero on the 23d of this month.
 II. C. Cleveland, who was sick With fever in Louisiana for several months, has been brought home and will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
MRS. ARMOUR TALKS
 TO ENSLEY CROWD
REV. o. p. BENTLEY ACCEPTS CALL TO THE ENSLEY BAPTIST CHURcH-SERVlcE STILL BAD ON THE TUXEDO LINE.

Ensley, October 1S.-(Special. )-Mrs. Mary H. Armour, Georgias gifted speak CT, addressed the citizens of Ensley at the opera house this morning at Il o'clock. The house was comfortably filled and much enthusiasm was displayed. The Rev. L. F. Whitten opened the exercises with prayer and called Mrs. Sibley of Birmingham to the chair, who in a few well chosen words presented the speaker. Mrs. Armour is to the south what Miss Francis Willard was to the north as a pleader for prohibition. For over an hour she spoke with all the zeal and earn estness of her nature for the sobriety of manhood, the purity of womanhood and the salvation of childhood by destroy ing the lgalized salon. She is filled with her subject and interspersed her speech with poetry, logic and. anecdotes. many of which filled the eyes of her hearers with tears. Many of those who were present said 1t was the most powerful plea for prohibition ever heard in Ems lev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
FIRST GUN FIRED
 FOR PROHIBITION
SELMA TO BE THE STORM GEN. TER OF ACTIVITY AS ANTI SALOON LEAGUE HAS LAUNCH ED THE CAMPAIGN.

Selma. October (Specal.)-The first p,,n for prohibition in Salma and Dallas county was fired this afternoon at a meeting attended by 400 men, presided over by II. S. D. Mallory. chairman of the state democratic executive commit tee who made a strong appeal for pro- hbition Dr. W. B. Crumpton, president of the Anti-Saloon league and Rev. Brooks Lawrence, superintendent, made addresses and the campaign was formally launched by the appointment of the fol- lowing committed; F. Lamar. Ben R. Howard, N Waller, Daniel Partridge, Jr.. Dr. w. W. Harper George Akin, Dr. w. J. Reynolds. s. F. Warner, W. S. Butler, J. E. Wilkinson. J. N. Moutgom- cry. ]. B. Ellis. J. E. McMullen. M. A. Stevenson, w. R. Jordan, Hugh Mallory, Marion Martin, B. r. Bland, w. K. Camp bell, pr. T. G. Howard, J. F. Hooper. This committee was entrusted with the management of the campaign and in- structed to wage war at once.
 The meeting recommended to the com mittee that the election be not held later than January 10. 1908. A proposition to hold the election so as to abolish the traffic on January l. 1908, was put to the meeting and received with applause. and would likely have been adopted, but it was not pressed
 Upon the date of the election depends much, as many of those favorng prohi- bition declare they will not vote to put the whisky men out of business on 20 or 30 days notice only. The meeting this afternoon was called by a signed notice from all of the preachers of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Laundry Damaucd.
THREE DEATHS IN A WEEK. HefIin Loses Good Citizens by Visit
 of the Grim Reaper.

Henin, October 3.-(Special)-Ou town and vicinity have been visited by death within the past few days, three persons having died. The first was R. J. Tongue, an ex-Confederate sodied and a justice of the pease in this precinct, aged 72 years.
 Charles F. Bolt, q conductor on the Southern railroad. aged 26 years, was the next to pass away.
 The Rev. John A. Scott, Confederate veteran and minister of the gospel, a Missionary Baptist, aged 76 years, died this week. He was for 3S consecutive years pastor of the church at Chocco- locco, in Calhoun county, and for several years pastor of the Baptist church at this place. His funeral and interment take place at Iron City today.
 Frost made it's first appearance here this morning. It was light, and the weather being dry, no damage was done to cot ton or other crops.
 Cleburne county's new court house Is completed, and the codnty officials have moved into their respective offices.
 The cotton crop of this section is about GO per cent of an average crop. Corn is good, above the average of the past 10 years. It Is selling at s1 per bushel.
 Trade is brisk here and cotton coming in rapidly. It is selling around II cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
CIRCUIT COURT IS
 CLEARING UP CASES
GRAND JURY HAS MADE REPORT AND DOCKET HAS BEEN WORK ING THE WEEK.

St. Stephens. October 3.-(Special.)- Circuit court of the Thirteenth judicial circuit convened here last Monday with T5 civil cases on the docket, but now, after a week of strenuous work on the part of the court and attorneys, the dock ct has been cleared of the most of them. The grand jury was organized with K. w. Lynch of I'ruitdale as foreman on last Monday. It reported today as having examined 150 witnesses In Ss cases, aud has returned 43 true bile. They also re- ported as having found all the books of the county officers well kept and correct Upon the recommendation of the grand jury, ,|frs. Eliza Davis. white woman who has been confined in jail since last January, charged with having murdered her husband. and Lee Walker, a negro man, charged with perjury, was released from custody.
 The following Mobile attorneys have been here this week in attendance at court: R. H. and R. M. Smith, R. E. Cor don, Palmer Pillans, b. II. Eddlngton, c. l.. Bromberg r. w. Bacho r. o. Hoff- man and F. l.. Rickerby.
 Messrs. N E. and II. S. Turner of Vine gar Bend are visitors of Judge Rawls this week.
 Mrs. Hattie McGlathery returned homo yesterday from Corinth, Miss.
 Mr. W. II. Ware and family moved to Selma Monday
 The Washington County Medical asso- citation met here Friday.
 The county Board of Education is in session here today. The schools all over the county seemed to be iiourIshng. Mi k. F. Blount, county superintendent or education, is an earnest and enthusiastic school worker. IL is owing to his interest that the schools have improved so much.
 Wallace r. Pruitt spent Wednesday at Fort Deposit in attendance upon the mar riage of his brother, Dr. Enoch l.. M Pruitt, and Miss Virginia Russell The bridal party left immediately for Besse- mer. where Dr. Pruitt has located for the purpose of practicing his profession of dentistry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
IRON PRODUCTION
 HOLDING UP WELL
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURERS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH THREE MONTHS PRODUCT SOLD AHEAD AT FAIR PRICES.

Chattanooga. Tenn, October l3-Ihe Tradesman summarizes the condition of the iron market in the south as follows:
 With production holding up well, and the probable make for the last quarter of the year sold ahead, southern n1anu- lecturers of pig iron are making the best of dull market. Despite the fact that consumers are holding off in their buy ing for the coming years needs, iron makers are not offering concessions in the way of cutting prices.
 Southern iron makers are demanding SIS and Sis.5O per ton for No. foundry iron, delivery during the balance Of the year. This price will most likely hold through the year.
 Some complaint is to be heard Tn the south in regard to car shortage and yet th~re is no accumulation of iron in the yards. Statements are made that the furnace companies are little behind in deliveries. Denials of reports that iron has been selling in the south at Sl0 per ton. No ? foundry, are emphatic In most all instances southern pig iron man ufacturers have had such busy period that they can afford to wait for improve ment in the market. Consumption in the south shows no abatement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
 ELEVEN YEARS OLD
CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARY TAKES PLACE AT MONTEVALLO AND FINE PROGRAMME IS REM DERED IN EVENING.

Montevallo, October 3.-(Special.)-The Alabama Girls Industrial school was Il years old yesterday, and while lessons were going on exactly as usual, there was celebration of the anniversary in the chapel in the evening. The following programme was carried out:
 The A. G. I. S. hymn. by the school.
 Prayer.
 Piano solo, chopin's Prelude Raindrop, by Miss Sara Crawford of Dothan.
 Violin due, Petite Symphonic, by Miss Laura Lyman of Montevalo and Miss Eunice Gay of Lineville.
 Looking Backward" by Miss Bessie McCary, student the first five years Of the school and for several years past one of it's teachers.
 Piano solo, Godefroid's Messenger Swal- low. by Miss Kathleen Shivers of Monte vallo.
 Vocal solo, My Home Is Where the Heather Blooms by Miss Georgia Daw- son of Selma.
 Looking Forward" by Miss Florence Patterson of Tallassee, president of tie T'esStss of 1908.
 A pledge in song, by the school
 Address and organization of a School Improvement association, by Mrs. J. D. Matlock of Birmingham.
 Alter spending the summer in Monte vallo, Mir. Burr Majors has gone to New York City to reside.
 Miss Annie Kennedy has returned from Troy, where she represented the Monte vallo Studiosis in the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Miss Kennedy Is enthus- iastic in her report of the federation, it's enthusiasm and it's business methods.
 Miss Mary Young of Selma went home this afternoon and will return Monday evening to her duties as teacher of Eng fish in the Girls Industrial school
 Miss Leo Sanders has gone to Talladega to spend the weekend with relatives.
 Miss Prudie Agee of Sweetwater was called home this morning by the serious illness of her father.
 Miss Lavada Scale is spending a few days with relatives in Selma.
 Mrs J. D. ATatloclS of Birmingham and Mrs. John Graham of University are the guests of President and Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer.
 Miss Maggie Allen. who has been quite i'll us the result of stepping on a rusty tack is somewhat better today.
 Miss Alice Fitch. travelling secretary of the Young Womans Christian association, is spending few days in Montevallo. In connection with her visit there will be a student conference tomorrow and Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Lake Steamer Sunk.

Detroit, October t3.--One man was killed and the steel steamer John W. Moore was sunk early today in collision between the Moore and the Queen City in the Detroit river just above the lime kiln crossing. The two steamers met almost head-on and the Queen City crushed in the bow of the John W Moore as far back as the pilot house. Wheelsman Duncan Mcintyre of Sombra. Ontario, was crushed to death. His body was car ried down with the steamer Little can be learned about the cause of the accident as the crew of neither boat will talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Personal and General

The service on the Tuxedo -Wylam ear line, Of which many complaints have re- centlly been made, has gone from bad to worse, waits of an hour and a half are common; in fact, the schedule Is almost entirely lost sight of. While making some allowance for the delays caused by the congestion brought by the State fair, still it Is the delapidated condition of the rolling stock that is responsible for the service The employees of the com pany cannot make time with cars that have long passed their usefulness. The patrons of the car line have appealed to the city authorities and to the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company for better service, but no relief has been given as yet
 The Property Owners and Good Gov ernment club have opened headquarters in the building next to the city hall, over the Crescent Grocery company's store. The Rev. O. P. Bentley of Duverne. who has been occupying the pulpit of the Baptist church, and who was rendered call to the pastorate last Sunday, an nounced his acceptance of the call to- night. The church Is fortunate in secur- ing MT. Bentley, who will assume active . charge at once. Next Wednesday even ing at 7:45 a business meeting will be held and every member of the church is urged lO dlltnuf dS Aht Aico PhSScA t' anxious to have a thorough understand ing as to all the affairs and organizations of the church.
 Mrs, Charles NJ. Kaufman and little son, Clyde, of Harrisburg, Pa, are visit ing MT. and Mrs. Adam F. IIartick on Avenue l.
 Miss Jessie Wells returned home today from q visit to south Alabama.
 Miss Sarah Neil of Birmingham is in the city, the guest of Miss Lena Whit ten.
 Miss Sue Schwartz of Hamilton. Ohio is visiting Mir and Mrs. C. c. Johnson at Palmer Terrace.
 Miss Elizabeth Hitchcock of Brookwood is spending a few days with her grand parents, the Rev. and Mrs l.. r. Whit ten,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
STORM AT VERA CRUZ.
Large Section of the City Is Flooded
 With Water.

San Antonio, Tex. October lS-A spe- cial to the Express from Vera Cruz, Mexico, says:
 The worst storm ever known on this coast has just visited here and flooded a large section of the city, including the custom house. the main floor of which is three feet under water, in which are floating goods and merchandise valued at thonsands.of dollars.
 The storm was in tine nature of Il ter rifle cloudburst. No fatalities have as yet been reported. but it is feared that when reports come in from the agricul- tural districts il will be found that heavy loss to life and property has resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
HOLIDAY NOT GRANTED.
School Children of Phenix City Will
 Take Part in Election.

Phenix City, October 13.-(Special.)- The city board of education has re- fused to grant request to give the school children holiday tomorrow so that they can carry out the part as- signed to them by the ladies in the prohibition election.
 Not with standing this action of the school authorities, the mothers of many of the children say that they will not send them to school tomorrow, and 1t is rather believed that the majority of the little folks win take part in the election day exercises. The vote of the school board was not unanimous but the ma jority was opposed to grant ing q holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Safe Robbed of $75O0.

Houston. Tex. October 13.-Early this morning the Kirby Lumber company at Silsbee was robbed of s7500, funds of Pay master l.. H. Hunter, who deposited the cash for safekeeping, intending to pay off at Village Mills Monday. All was in cur rency except $500. The safe doors were opened, but not blown. The money stolen is of the funds controlled by federal court receivership. under direction of Judge Walter T. Burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Election In Lee,

Phenix City, October 12.-(Special.p The prohibition campaign in Lee county virtually came to a close to- night. after a week of numerous tenn perance rallies. and the only thing that now remains to be done is to cast on Monday the votes which will deter mine whether or not intoxicating liquors can be legally sold in this county in tue future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Negro Is Drowned.

Mobile. october l3.-By the sinking of a small boat occupied by four prom inent young business men and two me- groes this morning, Jim Jones. colored, was drowned. William Voss, one of the white men, had a narrow escape. The boat sunk opposite Magazine Point in Mobile river. The body was not re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Neoro Riddled with Bullets.

Texarkana, Ark, October 1S.-Ansered, 1t is understood. because Of belief that his neIghbor. F.. M. Summer, white man. had persuaded his landlord 10 order him to vacate because of his color. Mon roc Ballard. negro, today shot and killed Sumner. Barricading himself In his house after tho shooting. Ballard de- fed arrest and fired on posse who made an effort to take Jim into custody. They returned the fire and riddled him with bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Prohina the Railway.

New York, october 13.-Investisaton of the New York City Traction company by the public service commission will be resumed on Tuesday. new feature of the situation is the possibility that F.. A. B. Widener of Philadelphia, who has been mentioned in connection with the sale of the Wall Street and Cortland Street Ferrie railway to the Metropolitan Securities company, may be ono or the witnesses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
No Doubt Now.

The question has arisen more than once IS to whether or not the Mayor and city clerk earn their salaries. All one has to do now is to walk into the police court on Monday morning and after staying there for three hours they will be glad enough to admit that they do. There have been 35 arrests made since o'clock last evening. and there will no doubt be sev- eral more before the night is over. They have them lined up in court on Monday morning on all sorts and conditions Of rancy to attempted murder and there is no telling how many get away that should be arrested
 They have all sorts of pleas. For instance. a we'll dressed negro will be picked up on the streets for vagrancy and of course he will become very indignant at the charge. The usual fine for this of- fense, as imposed by Mayor Rush. is just Sl7. 70 and costs. and it is natural to sup pose that it would cause a little strife. A negro was arrested for vagrancy last evening. and judging from his appearance he had money in the bank.
 It takes just as long to try negro for vagrancy as it does to try one for steal ing, and the court usually stays in session the better part of Monday morning. They line them up in row, and the oldest one in the bunch has the first chance. Usually the oldest ones get the longest terms and then the city's feed bill takes on new growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
sninners in Galveston.

Galveston. october 1S.-The foreign spinncrs to the number of 150 arrived here this afternoon and have put in the entire day sightseeing and in social intercour a with residents of this city. general reception of business interests will be ten- dered the spinners at the cotton eNcnanee Monday morning. and the visitors VIII leave for Houston at Q clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
John Mitchell in Hospital.

Springfield, H., October 1S-John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America entered the hospital at La Sale, Ills, yesterday and 1t is understood that he will submit to an op- eration for appendicitis in the course of a couple of days when his condition be- comes more favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14

Account Georgia State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to that point at rate of $5.25; tickets on sale Oct. IA and 21, limited Oct. 28, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Frank c. Jones Will Retire.

Memphis Tenn, October 13.-According to announcement made tonight. Frank G. Jones. president of the Memphis Trot- ting association, and owner of one of the most formidable stables racing on the grand circuit during the past two sea- sons, is to retire from the field of har- ness racing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-14
Steamer Is Rescued.

San Francisco, October 1S.-The Oceanic Steamship companys steamer Mariposa. which was adrift without fuel seventy miles off Monterey was towed into port this afternoon by the tugs Dauntless and Relief.