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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Fine Arts Department.

Jonu htofBe-SlN Wl1lte DeetS.
 Fine Arts Department.
 Mrs Metcalf-Nut bowl, punch bowl. bread and butter plates, painted pottery. pitcher. salad dish.
 Mrs Tappey-Fruit set. turkey plate. six cups and saucers. six-pieced plates, bread plate. collection of china paint ing.
 Miss Florence Pooser- Chocolate pot. ornamental pieces
 Mrs. Clara r.. Hooke-Best vase.
 Ella Lee Chapman-Landscape In oil. Milton llalsey-Figure head
 Mrs. 9ireslam--Portfain in water, water color, head in water eolors
 Mrs Metcdlfc-Mater color in leather Miss Annie Coyle-Flowers in pastel Milton ilalsey-cragon painting.
 Fred Rand-llead in water color
 Miss Annie CoNle--Best pastei.
 $. N, Jadd-Cabiuet photograph. largest display af photographs
 Ella Lae Chapman-S Still lief in water color.
 On account of having 10 get the ;racx soft with Fridays rain in condition tor ute races. there were no ring events yes terday except that of best gentemans s roadster. mare or geldng, the premiums for which was a Special one. a handsome silver cup valued at $50, offered by IT, r.. Garth. The cup was won by Mary B. Parish with Highborn Lady second. lilies by Re-Eleetion both the property or the Piedmont farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Farm Product Department.

Clarendon Davis-One-half bushel beard ed wheat, bale clover hay, 20 ears early oorn red clover seed, smooth wheat, Burt oats, bearded barley. alsike clover, pea hay, white stray haw, alfalfa hay. best display farm products, best seed cotton best cotton seed.
 ]. M. Bishop-One- half hushel Burt oats one-half bushel oats, any variety, bale ot millet hay. bale of any grass or forage fodder, bale of crabgrass hay, bale of any other grass or forage, beardess bar ley bundle, yellow flint corn.
 T. B. Wade-Bundles of wheat, oats, etc, one-half bushel oats any variety, 20 cars of white corn 20 ears Dent corn, white flint corn, yellow canot, pomegran- ates, early triumph, early rose potatoes, rust proof oats.
 Mrs Charles Kelso-Sunlower, stalks, heads, sunfiowers, Burbank potatoes.
 Mrs. w. P. Hewman-Best egg plant, large bell pepper, one-half peck any va riety pepper
 D. K. Wall-Tobacco display, broom corn. three stalks tobacco.
 j. M. Hilliard-W -Whlppoorwl pea. pea nuts. 20 ears late corn, best display corn, black eyed peas.
 Sarah Bishop-One-half bushel cayenne pepper. any variety beans.
 George l. Motz-Twenty ears any va riety yellow corn. white oats.
 Fisher Oldneld-Best heavy mellon.
 C. E. Robinson-Any turf oats
 William McCown-Two melons any va riety.
 b. II. Turner-Peerless potatoes.
 Charles Tomalson-White turnips.
 o. A. Thompson-Red onion.
 Hopper 3 Wilson-Millet seed.
 Jesse Hopper-Red table beets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
FORMAL GALL MADE
 ID REV, !. P, BENTLEY
Impressive Services Held in
 First Baptist Church
ELKS WILL GIVE INITIATION
Rev. H. c. keoley Installed as Pastor of First byterian-Women's Temperance Societies Will
 Hold Joint Meeting.


 Ensley, October 6.-(special)-T Rev. o. P. Bentley of Luverne preached at both services of the First Baptist church today. and at the conclusion of the even- ing service was formally called to the pastorate of the church, made vacant by the resignation of the Rev. J. II. Long, crier, which took effect last Sunday. Mi. Bentley came highly recommended by Dr. crumpton and pr. Montague of How ard college and other prominent Baptist divines. He is a man of fine presence, an able and forceful speaker and made deep impression on the large congrega- tions who heard him preach today.
 At the close of the service a committee was appointed to notify him of the call. Mir. Bentley will stay in Ensley few days. looking over the field. and will de- eide later as to the call.
 Among the Elks.
 Ensley lodge Benevolent and Protee- tive Order of Elks, will hold a regular meeting Monday night at their handsome term the lodge has only been meeting once month in business session. A num- Der of candidates are in waiting to be initiated into the mysteries of Elkdom and the members are ready and willing to give them an Ell<'s welcome
 The exalted ruler specially requests a full attendance tomorrow night, for in addition to the limitations several impor- tant matters will come before the lodge Commencing Monday night the lodge will meet regularly every Monday night until further notice.
 Rev. H. c. kegley Installed.
 The First Presbyterian church was crowded to it's fullest capacity this after noon when the Rev. H. C. Kegley WAS installed as pastor according to the reg ulationS of the church. The Rev. pr. Mooney preached an eloquent sermon, appropriate to the occasion. Major Hardy charged the pastor, while the charge to the congregation was made by the Rev. Dr. Handley. The ceremonies were sim pie yet impressive. showing the relations that should exist between the pastor and congregation.
 Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev. w. W. Crawford, the revival ser vices al the Cumberland Presbyterian church were conducted by the Rev. l.. A. Reagor.
 Sanders White of Talladega was in the city today visiting relatives and friends.
 Wright Wilson ana wife left yesterday for Bethlehem, Pa, where he has ac- cepted the position as night superintend- ent of the Bethlehem steel mill. of which A. c. Ryan, formerly of Ensley, ia su- perintendent.
 There will be a joint meeting of the Womans Christian Temperance union. the womens prohibition committee and the local prohibition committee at the Presbyterian hall. All who are interested in the movement are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
- By Times-Democrat

New Orleans, October 6.-The Times Democrat will say tomorrow:
 The Times-Democrat herewith pre- sents the reports of it's correspondents on the progress of the cotton crop dur ing the month of September. The con census of opinion is to the following effect:
 l. The accounts vary greatly, ae- cording to the section from which they come; but, taking the belt as a whole there has been moderate deteriora tion.
 2. Picking has made good headway, as rule, but farmers are inclined to hold. wherever they have no pressing debts to pay.
 5. There is much complaint of she'd ding and premature opening of bolls
 1. The next report which will be the last, will be printed in the issue of Monday, December 9 when the usual quantitative estimate of yield will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
THIRTEEN HUNDRED
 TAKE THE PLEDGE
PEOPLE IN MASS MEETING AT MONTGOMERY PROMISE TO DO ALL IN THEIR POWER FOR STATE PROHIBITION.

Montgomery, October 6.-(Special. At a huge meeting for men here this after noon 1900 men signed pledges to do every thing possible to eliminate whisky from the state and the county.
 There were 1900 at the meeting which was held in connection with q revival series by the Rev. Bob Jones, and few refused to have part in the movement for prohibition by the state
 The meeting is expected, with others in the state, to bring about action at the coming session of the legislature for statutory prohibition in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Railroad Telephones.

Montgomery, October 6-(Special. )-Tel- ephones are being installed by the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad and the Vest ern of Alabama, to be used in handling trains. Chief Dispatcher Young of the Louisville and Nashville has been over the route to Mobile and seen that the sta tlons are well equipped, It will take d number of days to get them all in line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Industrial Workers, Leaoue.

Citizens and Industrial Workers League of Jefferson County, organized for the purpose of defeating the move ment for prohibition in this county. hereby calls on all citizens, especially working men, to meet Sunday Octo- Der [, 1907, at 2:3O o'clock at Trades Council hall. N. Twentieth street. to discuss and further organize this league. l.. F. BULLION.
 F. K WALDHORST. President.
 Secretary of Subcommittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
PIucky Citizen.

Abheville. October G-(Special. )-Thomas Willis, who lives 20 odd miles in the country, made several attempts to have the telephone company extend to his sec tion. Failing to do so, he has begun the building of the line himself, and will charge people along the route what 1t costs to keep 1t in repair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Mechanics Wanted

Wanted. for the Panama canal ser- vice. blacksmiths, boilermakers, ma chinists car carpenters. car inspectors and repairers, coppersmiths coach cabinetmakers trainmen, railroad ex- .perience necessary. Apply Room 12, postoffice building. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Clayton Campaigning.

Dothan. October G.--(Special. )-Congress- man Henry D. Clayton spent much of agt week in ll s section. making speeches and getting close to his constituents. It $ believed that he will have no opposition at the next election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
workino for Railroad.

Hartford. October -tSpeciai.)-Hehry Powell is making an effort to have the proposed electric line from Dothan to Geneva, via Slocomb, pass also by Hart ford. MT. Powell is also at work 10 se- cure for the town the road from Grace vile to Troy. which will be a steam line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
To Trv Riosbv.

Wetumpka October 6.-(speeial) )--Allen Rigsby will be tried at the court next week for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Bill Mccain some months ago. It is one of the most notable murder cases of the state. The defendant Is an old man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Col. c. E. Fildes of Mobile, Ala. and a number of local

speakers, will address the peo- pie of Bessemer and vicinity Monday night, October 7, at 7:3O o'clock. The subject of these addresses will be "The Effect of Prohibition :n Jeffer- son County" Rebie Hall has been engaged and we trust the people will come and hear the other side of this question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Killed on Railroad.

Unionlown. October 6--(Special. News has been received of the killing of Isaac Adler, an old-tme citizen of this place in railroad wreck in ohlo. He was 30 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
THE HORSE SHOW.

The Great Horse Show opens tomorrow night at Avenue G, between 24th and 25th streets. Several car lines reach the grounds. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
A thousand feet of fun or the Curve. Get onto it.

The biggest and best Fair in the South opens in Birming- ham Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Question of Kisses.

Montgomery, October 6.-(Specal. )--Be- cause a lot of candy kisses laid over here SO long that they could not be used for Christmas trade, the Deaton Grocery company of Columbus. Ga. have entered suit against the Central of Georgia rail- way. 1t k charged that they were given to the Central on December r. but did not get to the Georgia town until Decemocr 26 too late for the holiday trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
By The Picayune.

New Orleans, October 6.-The Pica- yune will say tomorrow.
 The cotton crop in Louisiana and the southern half of Mississippi is being rapidly harvested according to reports received by the Picayune for the week ending today, but comparatively little has reached the market Weather con- ditions as rule were favorable to picking and the top crop, it is eX- pected, will be cleaned up by Decem- Der l. Complaint is made from Mor- ganza, La. of the appearance of both of boil weevil and the wool worm. But the pest has appeared too late in the season to cause material damage this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07

Keep the liver and kidneys in order. hoods Sarsapaiilla Is the remedy to regu- late these organs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07


 Burglars entered the home of Dr. N B. Wallace here last night and robbed the residence of wha, cash was in the house and also carried off the doctors coat The robber left pair of blue socks lyE ing underneath a window. where he had entered. Two purses were also found in the hall which he had rihed and thrown down.
 Petitions are being circulated through out the county for signers petitionng for an election to determine whether or not the county shall have prohibition or con tinue to operate the dispensary. There is disposition on the part of good many to bring the matter before the people, as they have recently voted $135.- 900 road bonds, with the distinct under standing that the proceeds of the city dispensary were to be equally divided with the county for the payment of the in- terest on the bonds. and to create q sinking fund with which to pay the bonds off at maturity
 The road commission which has been advertising for bidders for road construc- ton are being overrun with prospective bidders, all the way from Atlanta to Nashville. The bidders have had repre- sentatives here going over the proposed 1 roads and all are anxious for work There will be about 100 miles of roads to build. 1 The roads are to be leveled and straight- ened and raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
THE HUNTSVILLE FAIR
 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

w. H. Stallard-Stallxs of cotton or cane. Mrs C $. Miller-Gourd. John George--SiX white beets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
Kills Negro.

Newton, Miss, October 6.-News reached Newton today of the killing yesterday of negro, Willie Bender. who attempted to assault 6-year-old white girl. The negro, according to the story told by the child's father Benjamin Coker, a planter, by her lit tie brother. had lured the girl into cotton house. Coker seized shotgun and came upon the negro while ne was attempting to make his escape. He fred a, load of buckshot into his haad, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07

killing him instantly.
 fork. into the lower rib of black thing known as Tanglefoot
 Naturally the work stuck and City Physician Waller was called upon to prescribe. and he prescribed as follows, ''Ten ounces of carbolie acid. to one dram of aqua pura. Take as directed" Now the question is, will Tanglefoot be able to live through the early morning watch?
 Business most certainly was on boom last evening and it is blessed thing that the mines do not pay off every day.
 Personal and General.
 Miss Mamie Ferguson and Miss Lalah Ferguson of Utica, Miss, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Holingsworth.
 Rev T. G. Reid, who has been holding revival services at Morgan, has left that place and has taken up the work at Odenvlle.
 Howard Price has resigned his position with Edmundson Drug Co. and has ac- cepted position in the postofice.
 T. w. Helms, who has been in the city for the past few weeks, in the interest of the Appalachicoa Land company, left yesterday for Ensley. where he will try and interest the people of that city in his proposition.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. Keith of Allgood, Tenn, are in the city, the guests of MT. and Mrs. A. M. Keith.
 H. D. Keith leaves tomorrow for a few days stay in Taladega.
 Chelse Hagler will leave on the 11th of this month for Toledo. O.. where he goes as a delegate from the local Bar tenders union, No. $50. Before returning home. MT. Hagler will visit Washington Philadelphia. New York and the James, town exposition.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-11
PLOT To- MERGE STATES
Of CENTRAL AMERICA
Railroad Promoters Said to
Be Behind a Great
Conspiracy
DIAZ IS GIVING AID
Zelaya to Be President OF
New Republic, Accord
ing to Report
DIAz IS GIVING AID
spEcIAL plsparcu mol THE AL

NEW YORK, June 10. NJ Nee
land of Los Angeles is reported TO be
associated with d. P. Dosk OF Mexico
City in scheme to promote the Pan
American railway. 1t is an ambitious
plan by which. if consummated. it will
be possible to reach the isthmus or
Panama by rail from either New York
or San Francisco. NeeIand is the vice
president and general manager OF the
Pan American railway.
In furtherance of these plans there
is said to be conspiracy afoot TO unite
the Central American states, with Ze-
laya as president.
The railroad company was incorpor-
ated under the laws OF New Jersey to
construct a road from Sangeronimo. on
the line of the National Tehuantepec
railway to the Guatemalah border line
This stretch of road VIII be about 800
miles in length and construction work
is in active progress.
President Diaz is said to have prom
ised the Pan-American railway COM
pany all the aid possible to carry out
the scheme to make one republic of the
Central American states. 1T has been
his policy throughout his rule in Mex
leo to help the development of his coun-
try by aiding the railroads On the
OtntT manu-. tuc pItSlUtHtS VI tiit CCi-
trail American states have resisted the
encroachments of foreigners.
The laws of these countries varied so
widely that the railroad men. ii is
stated. conceived the, conspiracy TO de-
prive four of the states of their gov
ernments and Diaz lent willing assist
ance to the scheme. since meant gain
to Mexico as well as to the promoters
of the railroad.
will :
fict between Mexico and ,Guatamala
unless the latter resists the schemers
in their purpose to force them to yield
to the authority of Zelaya. the Nicar-
aguan. In that case the Guatemalans
would be caught in press and crushed
either on one side by the Mexican army
or on the other by ZeIaya's invaders.
All the details of the conspiracy have
been completed. ii is stated. and only
the final instructions from the Pan
American railway company and Presi-
dent Diaz are necessary TO the open
ing of hostilities:
The plan is sanctioned also by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. who; believes that ],
will end the petty wars between the
ICentral American states. President
Roosevelt is also anxious for the com
pletion of a line of railroad to the
Panama canal.
Los ANGELES. June. 10.--J. M. Nee
land is now engaged in the construc-
tion of what is known as the Pan
American railway which will run
southward from Mexico City, through
Central America. He is at present in
city OF Mexico and will be there prob
ably for six weeks. He is not, expected
to return here for several months. He
is said to have made his fortune i'm
Mexican mines. His residence here is
2707 West Washington street. but he
is here so little of the time that he is
not closely associated with business
enterprises in this section. of the coun-
try and is not a factor in the business
community. His family resides here.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-11
HEARS MUCH OF SMOKE
BUT CAN'T FIND FIRE

Several hours of the time of Judge
Lawlor's court was devoted to judicial
investigation yesterday of a charge
that E. w: Emmons had given cigars
to one or more of the jurors who are
trying him for obtaining money by
false pretenses. Mrs. M. E. Hurst, COM
planning witness in the case at issue,
had informed Assistant District Attor-
ney John O'Gara that during a recess
of court last Thursday afternoon she
saw Emmons' attorneys talking with
the same juror.
The jury was temporarily excused
before the investigation was taken up.
Mrs. Hurst repeated the story that
she had told O'Gara, but denied the re-
port that she had expressed an opinion
that the jury was fixed. Miss Abbie Nc
Daniel. who testified a few days ago
that Emmons defrauded her in deal
in mining stock, made oath to having
seen Emmons give away three cigars TO
men whom she believed to be jurors in
his case. Emmons took the stand and
fatty denied having given a cigar to
any juror. His attorney admitted talk
ing TO jurors, but explained that he
merely engaged in an open discussion
of matters which had nothing whatever
to do with the Emmons case.
Judge Lawlor announced that the
proof offered was not sufficient to justi-
fly Intervention by the court. He called
in the jury and the trial of Emmons on
the charge of defrauding Mrs. Hurst
of $500 by misrepresenting the value
of the Drummer Boy mine was resumed.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-11
ORANGE GROVES INVADED
BY DREADED WHITE FLY.
chronological Expert Urges
the Destruction of AT
fected Trees
SOUNDS A WARNING
Pest Has Appeared Only in
Town of Marysville
Thus Far
SOUNDS A WARNING

BERK ELEY, June 10.-Professor G.
w. Woodworth. chronological expert.
returned to the university today. after
a tour, of inspection of the orange
groves at Marysville, where he found
the dreaded white fly in large numbers
on the trees. The problem created by
the presence of the white fly In this
state is so serious that Professor Wood
worth says the Marysyille orange grow
ers should all burn their trees to save
the orange industry elsewhere from
ruin. He believes the state could af-
ford 10 compensate the Marysville
growers for their loss il the trees were
burned. Professor Woodwork said to-
day:
The white fy never has appeared in this state
before. and. it is the most destructive pest
that can afhct orange trees and fruit growers
have abundant reason to feel concerned over its
coming. At first l thought 1t Incredible that the
white 1y should actually have invaded the state.
but personal examination of the Marysyille
groves convinced me that the pest was there. 1t
is the wnIIe fly which has worked such
immense damage TO the orange crop in Florida
At this time the only trees infected are those
within the town of Marysville. and some public
spirited citizens have already cut down their
infected trees. Horticulturists have stated their
belief that the white hy would not thrive in the
cool. dry climate of this state, but the presence
of the pest at Marysville disposes of that theory
Professor Woodworth is to cooperate
with the Marysville growers in the
work of exterminating the white fly,
though he is not sanguine that success
will attend their efforts.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-11
FRENCH MAYORS RESIGN
As MARK OF PROTEST

PARIS, June 10.-No change has
been recorded up to a late hour to-
night in the situation growing out of
the movement upon the part of wine
growers. News received from the
south shows that a number of mayors
are carrying out their resolution to
resign No disorders have been re-
ported.
In the chamber of deputies today the
preliminaries of the governments bill
for the prevention OF adulteration of
wine was discussed. In the course of
the debate Andre c. Dubois, unified So
cialist, suggested the establishment of
a state monopoly of alcohol. such as
exists for tobacco, declaring this to be
the only. effective solution of the diff
Guilty. The debate went over until to-
morrow, when Finance Minister Call
lauX win explain how the bill meets
the situation.
NARBONNE, France, June 1o.aIn
the presence of an enormous crowd
this evening the mayor of Narbonne,
NJ. Ferroul, announced publicly that a
civil strike had been begun and hauled
down the flag Of France from the city
hail. The mayor. when he did this.
was surrounded by the municipal coun-
ell. At. the same time the toesin rang
out from every church steeple and then
the crowd paraded through the princi-
pal streets of the town. There were
no disorders.