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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
NEW BANK FORMED
IN TUSCALOOSA
Merchants National VIII Be Taken
Over BY Merchants Bank and Trust
Co., With $4,000 Capital.

Tuscaloosa January 10.-(Special)-
Merchants National bank held its last
meeting of stockholders as a national
bank yesterday. The stockholders re-
elected the board of directors as follows:
T. w. Palmer, w S. Wyman, Jr., George
A. Searcy, d. w G. Somerville, Samuel
Friedman. The directory elected officers
as follows: President George A. Searcy;
vice president T w. Palmer; cashier,
Glen Foster; assistant cashier, w. s..
Wyman. Jr. The formal decision was
made for the bank to go into liquidation
on January 10, after which the bank $
business is to be taken over by new
banking company with capital stock of
$4,000 which will be known as the Mer-
chants Bank and Trust company.
Several changes have occurred around
at the city market in the last day or so.
Morgan Bros have sold out their retail
market business to r. Il. l.. Bartee. Nor
gan Bros will continue in the market
business to the extent of supplying the
University, the Insane hospital and the
suburban town of Holt. Mr.. Bartee is a
well known and experienced market man
himself. and will doubtless continue the
good will of Morgan Bros. Mr.. j. A.
Ozment, who has for some time occupied
a prominent stall in the city market
house. has also sold out his retail bus
mess.
on Monday last the County Medical as
ISOLATION held its annual meeting and
elected the following officers: President
Dr. Joe Leland: vice president, DIR. w. g.
Somerville secretary and treasurer. Dr.
A. A, Kirk: censor, DR.. G. c. Merriam,
county health officer Or. S. f. Mayfield.
1t is understood that the society, largely
as result of the visit of DR.. j. n. Me-
Cormack, will begin much more regular
meetings. and institute post graduate
course. which will be conducted by the
society itself throughout the ensuing year.
In an interview here yesterday Mr.. j.
NJ. Dewberry, who has just secured the
franchise for his street railways over
designated streets in the city, stated that
the work on this new line would probably
begin about April. The entire line con-
sists of $50 miles of electric railway from
Gadsden through the Birmingham dis
trict to Tuscaloosa. where 1t will connect
with a line of barges that will ply the
Warrior and other rivers between here
and Mobile He stated that the cars
would operate on frequent schedule and
would serve population of over 100000
people the majority of whom live beyond
the reach of any local street car system.
Mrs. Scale Harris of Mobile is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. T. W. Palmer, at the
University. Mrs. Harris has been to the
Johns Hopkins hospital for treatment for
some time and has been greatly i'm
proved
w. A. Blair, cashier of the New York
Life Insurance company's branch at Bir-
mingham. was in the city yesterday.
Sheriff-eelc F.. f. Latham is in Mont
gomerv. where he went to attend the
State Sherifs association.
Miss Bessie Jemison and Miss Louise
Walker Of Birmingham are the attractive
guests of Mrs w. d. Partlow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
CANDIDATES FILE
NAMES WITH stage
Lacey Supporters at Pratt City Hold a
Meeting and an Appeal Is Issued
to the Public.

| Pratt City, January 1O.-(Special. 1.-THE
| following candidates had qualified before
Chairman pro tenn, Dr. Stage, at $50
tonight:
| ForA Mayor--W. H. Barnard. J. E. Lacey.
For \ Alderman, First ward-G. w.
Brown,A Wilbur Atkinson, j. f. Seay, NJ.
Second \ ward-John L. seay G. w.
Burke, GAorge Garff. sr., H. NJ. Taylor,
c NJ. carNsway.
Third waldo. S. lie Crea. ]. C. Almon,
W. G. Powell, j. W. Mills. II. W.
Culpepper.
| Fourth warA-W ]. Outlaw, B. f. Nc
Pherson, f IN Layton.
Fifth ward-\wm MacKinaw, James
o'Hara. Hugh Wiley. j. F. Meagher.
Sixth ward-HAnry Donaldson. W. C.
Mcdonald. W. L. Nones, James D. Dun
can.
Executive Committee, For Chairman
T. T. Carter; First \ward, J. b. stagg;
Second ward. T. L. Sktovall, Chris Ellis;
Third ward, Augusta \ Fayette; Fourth
ward, Joe Regotu; FiEth ward, V. ".
Gregory Sixth ward, H.ong Strain.
The Lacey supporters hNld a committee
meeting in the Lacey hall &onight and the
chairman of tile meeting reyad some inter-
esting data that the friends vof Mr.. Lacey
had compiled, which will bek printed and
distributed among the voterE.
1t is a strong appeal to the public in
Mr.. Lacey's behalf and sets North many
reasons for their having given Nthe above
candidate their support.
Mr.. Lacey was present and Expressed
himself as being well pleased With the
outlook
They will have rally next Monday
night.
Mrs. Edmunds and her daughter Miss
Leila. of East Highlands, are away An a
short visit TO relatives at Littleton N
The Misses Lelaneys are giving a Ne
lig'htful entertainment at their home tHp-
night in honor of their brother, who win
leave in a few days to his duties in thu
United States navy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
Waterworks War On.

Today the city of Selma named A. L.
Mcleod as the arbitrator on behalf of
the city in the matter of the test made
on December of the capacity of the
Selma Water company to fulfill its con-
tract the water company had named some
days ago Judge Daniel Partridge. These
two will name the third
The city held another test yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Mayor Atkins sent
a carriage to the office of the water COM
pany for Mr.. Worrell, but the latter was
down at the plant and did not get to the
test. The city claims it does not have
to notify the water company of the pro-
posed tests except sound the firm alarm,
but that the sending of the carriage for
Mr.. Worrell was simply a matter of
courtesy
1t is likely that at least two tests a
month will be made of the capacity of the
water company to carry out its contract
and the fine is $500 in each instance.
Taken every thing into consideration
1. looks as if the war between the water
company and the city is on in earnest. Its
outcome will be watched with no little
interest The water company seems to be
preparing to fight for every inch OF
ground and the city seems to have given
up every hope of arriving at a reason
able amicable settlement by which the
plant of the water company may become
the property of the city.
The raise of the license for doing bust
ness. the repeated tests, the general evil
dences of a breach between the city and
the water company leads to the conclu
sion that the war is on in desperate earn
est and that only the courts will be able
to adjudicate the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11

r-eopl9s Savings Bank and Trust com
pany. as to my honesty for my contracts.
Fully three-fourths OF my patients have
been treated by some one else before call
Iur on me 10 be cured. Why not come az
non as afflicted? You will save money.
distressing pain and valuable time: be-
uides. there Is satisfaction in knowing
that the very best treatment Is being
n4ven you by an honest. competent ply
1cian. I have treated private troubles
= Z speciality in the city OF Birmingham,
IVA, since August 3. 1857. cure all man
- of private diseases. I cure rnany pa
6snts by mall treatment. Write far prices
md terms.
[ I do not use large advertisements and
enjse statements to attract patients which
merit has failed to secure. II you fall to
g curtd by sucl. methods. give me a call
and get well.
My offices the most private and
auiet in the city, tenth story of the new
First National bank building, corner of
second avenue and Twentieth street.
Rooms 1D0S and 1907 Take one of the dns
elevators to tenth floor.
Of1ce hours: $50 a. m. to $40 D n.
Sunday. 10 ~. TO u m
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
Another Ice Plant.

II seems that after all there is going
to be opposition in the ice business in
Selma. The news will be welcome, even
though it was believed improved service
would be given with the increased ca
pacity of the plants all ready here.
The new concern will likely be known
as the Consumers Ice company and
among the stockholders are many of the
large users of ice such as the bars, hotels
etc Then besides there are number Of
persons interested who believe it a good
invetment for their money. The papers
of incorporation are expected to be filed
at an early date, when all the matter will
be made public.
1t is said that a site for the plant has
been secured near the Union passenger
station, where suitable railroad facilities
for coal is available.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
s3.1ss,477 for Foreign Service.

Washington, January 10.-The House
committee on foreign affairs completed
consideration of the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill today and
will report a measure carrying $3,138,-
ATT for the foreign service. This is
5000 under the amount appropriated
for the last session. The most import
ant change is an increase to $4,000 of
the salary of all ministers now receiv-
ing less than that amount. This will
give more money to ten ministers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
oouernor Francis Loaned Bailey.

Eel Paso, January 10.-EX- Governor
Francis of Missouri, now en- route TO
the City of Mexico, said today in ref
erence to the charge made in the Texas
legislature yesterday that he had
helped H. C. Pierce induce Senator
Bailey to work for the readmittance
of the Waters Pierce company to
Texas: Il simply had plain business
transaction with Mr.. Bailey. He is a
friend of mine, and loaned him money
when he needed 1t to buy some land"
MIR. Francis and party were banqueted
here last night by the Tolle club and
welcomed to Mexico by Consul Maben.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
Civil Service Examination.

Part of the trouble that has been ex-
perenced with the Selma postoffice has
been directly attributed to the difficulty
OF securing and keeping competent clerks.
On February 10 there will be held a civil
service examination for slerks and car
riers and an opportunity will be offered
for persons from is to. 40 years of age to
secure good positions.
The salaries now range from $500 to $1,000
but there is prospects of much higher
raises. Application blanks may be secured
from the postmaster at Selma and none
will be received unless filed with the
postmaster by February G.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
COURTS OF SELMA
FIGHT BLIND TIGER
$3.50 in Fines Consistently
Handed Out
WATERWORKS WAR is ON
After Tests Proving Allege lncapacity
City May Take Over PIant-Ar-
bitrators Named Who Will
Select Third Man.

Selma, January O.-(special)-The Sell
ma courts seems to be determined to put
an end to the blind tiger evil. The
circuit court at its session in the fall had
several convictions. fines being assessed
of $3.50 in every instance. The city court
that has been in session since Monday
has already had two convictions, one a
negro who was fined $3.50. The second
case was Mr.. Leon Moore, who was fined
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
News of Hamilton.

Hamilton. January 1O-(Special)- 1.-The
state examination for teachers is being
conducted here this week by III. w. Nc
Kenzie. county superintendent of educa-
tion. There are 12O applications for the
various grades and the greater majority
of them are pupils Of the West Alabama
Agricultural school at Hamilton.
This school is doing wonderful work
for the county as well as Tor the dis
trict and state. II furnishes all the teach
ers for the rural schools and also for a
great many other counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
A Former Selmian.

The friends in Selma of A. ]. Goodwin,
formerly of this city will be delighted
to learn that he has been promoted to
the position of cashier of the First Ma
tional bank of Admission. Jack Good
win was born in Selma and lived here
until his majority when he moved to An
niston. lie has gradually risen in the
First National bank from bookkeeper TO
his present place of cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
Sinshes to Retire.

Washington, January 10.-It was an
ncunced at the navy department today
that Rear Admiral Charles d. Sigsbee,
who was in command of the battleship
Maine when that vessel was blown up
in Havana harbor, will be placed on
the retired list on the 18th on account
of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
Way Case Goes to Jury.

Decatur, January 10.-(Special.)- 1.-THE
arguments in the case of Cliff Way were
completed today. Judge D. W. speake
charged the jury tonight. A verdict is
not expected until tomorrow Waymond
Moore charged witt asksay in the murder
row. pNN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11

dealer, made his formal announcement for
mayor today. This is the first candidate
to come out and shy his castor in the To-
cal political ring w. G. Bellenger 1t Is
stated, may enter the race. Mr.. Bellenger
has lived here all of his life and Is an
exceedingly popular man. who would make
an interesting and close race with any
one who might run against him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11

bers were rendered, bet the childrens
symphony orchestra was the most inter-
esting feature of the evening Miniature
toy instruments were used. and the num-
bers were literally applauded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11

Emma SAMSON camp United Confeder-
ate veterans and the Gadsden chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy will join
in holding appropriate exercises in honor
of the birthday of Gen. Robert Il. Lee,
on next Saturday, January 10. All Con-
federate veterans in the county are in
yted to attend and take part in the ex-
ereises This Is the first time General Lee s
birthday has ever been observed here and
every effort will be made to make 1t a
success.
large and appreciative audience at
tended the recital of Miss Bilbro's pri-
mary music class last night at Laverty' $
music store Several excellent piano num-
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Or. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
PRIVATE DISEASES,



you g perma-
aent cure Of
private troubles
and that you
may know my
guarantee Is re-
liable / refer
you with per-
mission. to the
First National
bank. Ala bama
National bank.
Steiner Broth
ers. bankers,
Jefferson Coun-
ty 8 a v l n g .
bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-11
COAL PRODUCTION
DOUBLED SINCE 1895
State Mine Inspector Gray
Makes Biennial Report
DUST EXPLOSION DANGER
Makes Many Recommendation for Re-
ducton of asualties-Superin-
tendent of Education Hill
Makes Appointments.

Montgomery January 10.-(Speeial) -lr
his biennial report made to the gov
ernor, State Mnie Inspector J. NJ. Gray
expresses the opinion that the most inn
portant thing to watch about the mining
business of the state is the danger from
dust explosions and says that all mines
should be very careful to shoot SO that
there will be a minimum of conclusion.
Mines should be we'll ventilated to re-
duce the danger along this line.
OF the Importance of the industry Mr..
Gray says:
"snce the passing of the present min
ing law in 1896, the coal production of
Alabama has increased from 5,743,6l7 tons
to 11,9OO15S tons in 1905, and the produce
ton for 1906 will show up between thir-
teen and fourteen million TONS showing
that 1t has almost doubled We now have
more than 300 openings and more than 40
under construction. which will begin ship
ping coal next year and which will make
42o openings"
Mr.. Gray notes that the work of the in
spectors has increased so that the state
should provide offices and the salary of
the inspector be raised to $500 and that Of
III
a clerk.
The report shaws that in four years
there have been fifteen persons burned
to death by ignited gas, and the inspec-
tor thinks this good showing, all things
considered. He thinks that all mines with
gas should be made to install fans.
Accompanying the report of the inspec-
tor is the resignation Of Assistant In
spector M. M. Kuffner, who leaves the
service of the state TO go into business
for himself.
Hill Makes Appointments.
State superintendent of Education l. w.
Hill has appointed twenty-four county
superintendents to places they now hold
and which they thought they had every
right to hold. They were elected, as they
thought, under the general law for terms
of four years each. BY investigation, how
ever. it is found that they had been
chosen under local laws which provided
for terms of only two years each and
/. has been held by the attorney general
that the local law holds, so that their
terms have expired.
Those who were appointed by Mr. Hill
are the following: Lamar, p. r. Harris;
Cherokee, A. o. Williams; Jackson, VIII
liam Cooper Colbert, j. w. Johnson;
Franklin, l.. S. Mcknight; Marion, H..
w. Mckenzie; Cullman, d. V. Smith De-
Kalb, N. j. Callen; Walker, 7. j. Lamar;
Crenshaw. C. X. Sharp; Tallapoosa, j. p.
Oliver; Etowah, j. d. Williams; Dale,
William Head; Bullock. ID. S. Bethune;
Covington, w. ]. Merrill; Geneva, ]. M.
Lemons; Pike, J. M. Sanders; Butler, C..
H Lewis; Coffee. c. A. Simmons;: Mar
gan, p. A. Odom: limestone, w. II. Me-
Clellan; Tuscaloosa, p. j. Hughes: Dali
las, D. NJ. Galloway; Antauga, II. A.
Atkins.
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R. H. Casey, a prominent real estate
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15
Great Demand for TsIsSrsphsrs

On o Of great deTnand for
;ctcgrapacrs AM new law limiting
their tour~ Of ,cc. the Birmingham
Telegraph College, Birmingham. Ala.
- te8chiag station work also and
guarantees pn>t.}cus- Write them.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

may break or crimp the staple.
Short hbers must be com bed
out and cause d loss. Another
thing the grower should FIX ia
mind now Is that some strains Of
seed will produce staple of un-
even length; and till the grower
gets &c selecting his own seed,
some OF the VARIATION IN the
length OF his staple will be be-
yond his control. Bits of leaf,
seeds OF weeds aud other foreign
matter IN cotton reduce its
grade. P.ckers should be eau
toned against dirty cotton.
Some OF these Thugs are hard
II keep GU, OF the staple, espec-
tally after storms, when trag.
mcnts OF the dried square are
not uncom monty mixed with the
cotton. Splnners have more
success IN removing this class
OF impurities than the white
speeks previously nent!oncd.
but il vii! be gainful IS far a.
practical TO make such removal
unnecessary.
The kind OF ginning done has
much 10 DO with the grade. The
gin should be SO ad asscd that no
seed can BE- broken. The grow.
er should not take his cotton TO
the gin damp or full OF hard or
yellow locks or broken leaf.
crinping will resal; from green
or Ne. cotton and the fibre will
suffer. Close ginning - easily
{ e by the buyer and costs the
grower dearly. TIE gin should
be well ad as;cd and turn Oh,
cotton free from cr,npand seed.
either 10 the whole. mashed,
clipped. or cracked condition.
A. leax; onc-;sirc OF the cot
ton growers by poor banding
lose more on their cotton after
il u ready TO pick than they ne,
from the crop, and another third
loses I've times a. mach A.
they should. while \ considera-
Bile proportion OF the re-
naming third loses more than
necessary. This loss - one OF
the farm leaks ,ha, has grown
up into 20 com moo custom
that il is very generally accept
ed "a a matter OF course. bat
quality IL something tina, the
progressive and successful farm
er will constantly strive for. II
IS rare that quality will count
for so much. the coat Of getting
II rsldered. "a i. does IN cot
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15
Improved Live Stock

sippi a. y NJ. College Que Of the
most important and beneficial
features was the organization OF
a State live stock association.
About so farmers were pres
ent and gave it their euthusias-
tic support. which is one Of the
best indications OF the future Of
agricultural pursuits "a this
State to be seen. The following
officers were elected: Execu-
tive com ni.tee-R. r. Hardy,
president. Columbus; y. \. Saun-
ders, vice president. S.arkville;
Archibald Smith. secretary and
treasurer, Agricultural College:
directors-J. NJ. Aldridge. Mich.
',gan City J. NJ. Taylor. Nicks-
burg; T. ]. Jackson. Prairie
Point: w. G.. Evans, Columbus;
]. ". Day, Crystal Springs.
The object OF the Associa-
ton is primarily TO encourage
the breeding OF more and better
live stock in Mississippi, to use
It's influence 10 the eradication
Of the cattle tick. which costs
the farmers Of the State u.anv
thousands OF dollars annually.
10 assist the veterinarians ia
sta mp ping out contagious diseas-
es 20 prevent the running al
large OF scrub n ales. 10 educate
the farmers TO the benefits and
necessity OF breeding good AMI
mails. and to make the condition
such A. will crable the farmer
10 obtain the greatest possible
revenue from his Investments.
The Gazette has long been IN
,cres;ed 20 IA organization OF
this kind. add wilt gladly lend
l,s Influence TO further its causc.
When we consider that nearly
SO, COO, 900 is invested ID live
stock 10 the State and that no
organized ctIor, has been made
10 protect the breeders and en-
courage the raising OF good AM
mails, il will be seen a, once the
great work this Association has
ahead OF il. Every one interest
ed ia dairy cows, beef cattle.
hogs, horses or mules, or sheep,
should At once CON d unicaic with
the Secretary, enclosing a mem.
bership Zee OF al aud give his
assistance 10 this progressive
move ment.
II will be noted by looking
over the lis. Of officers, that they
are all thoroughly acquainted
..:. vrN -A~S4 If -hs i-se xt9rx
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

c1IGhO GAME cvD1lD Scvcra' thousand gallons of pure sugar
OV0Ni ONis6 SinO an syrup for ale. to nc delivered n
tall ora winter. Il Will bs made from cane grown hec o y sandy soils and s.
manufactured a. - guarantee Il syrup # inc aavor and Of the bes, keeping
quality Price - ccmzp pes gallon. barrels or 4 extra at actual COST Of
~anc. Orders rcce# eli IN advance Of the grinding scasou will be put up i1
packages 20 suts he purchascr.
Address McNEfLL BRANCH EXPERIMENT STATION. MCNEIL. Miss.
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Breeders Cards.

Under thts heading, ada will be in
serted for IS cents a word for cue year;
il cc1,ss Il ~ord fer six months: i
ccDts 4 word FOR three months. Name,
numbers and initials count Is words.
No Advertisement accepted for less
than One Dollar. Count the words
carefully and Send Cash with
the Ad.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

r X Nj al acres II. miles from Lawrence station, 5 houses
10 coed condition. 100 acres in cultivation, balance
timber and pasture. Plenty everlasting water. Will sell cheap
for cash or part cash and balance TO suit buyer.
". y. CHANDLER, LAWRENCE, Newton Co, Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey pigs
slsgtb.e ~ repatriation. extra inc
quality, kA!pn Blsiand. Cannons-
oarg. Ml>~.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

Agents wanted IN every town and
county 70 scii our lnc line of stereo-
scopic views and new aluminium sterc-
oscop-. Will pay a liberal commits
sion or n salary 10 rig t person. Ad-
dress, EshclrAn, Waxahachte. Tex
Is
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

Barred Plymouth Rocks, Z. b.
Thou1paon's famous Rtngle,s, Is
egga for 81. Young stock SIC TO 81.
Mrs. Matte GIlbcrt. Gilbert. Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

4e'I ot2cE> xeoul tc- saSe.,e.
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Tel! offers aoou, TIE Gazette
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1907-09-15

Choice k. /, Red cockereiS ST. each.
Mrs Mary Eads. Sessums, Miss.
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z. Miss.