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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
READY TO BREAK
 CAMP AT COLUMBUS
Paymaster Makes Glad the
 Hearts of Soldier BeyS
LARGE CROWD AT PARADE
Citizens Call on General Keesler To Try To Get His Influence In Se- lectnq Columbus For Perma-
 nent Encampm ment

Columbus, Miss. August 1S- -(Special) To-day was payday at Camp -,oel. Paymaster General John Mayo and his corps of assistants were busy from s:S0 until o'clock this afternoon. The rolls have been prepared with unusual precision, and the task was not as hard as ordinarily The soldiers drew salary for II days Same proportionate rate as that paid by United States army was allowed.
 big rain at noon settled the dust and this afternoon was again blessed with good weather.
 Possibly the largest crowd that has yet attended dress parade was out this evening at 6 o'clock to see the last show. The full brigade, also Seven teenth infantry regulars and both bands were on review. The cavalry made an other dash around the field and the reg ulars gave another exhibition of quick erection of tents. Both bands paraded and the afternoon was a good one.
 General orders were issued for break ing camp tomorrow. Five special trains will leave between 9:3O o'clock and in the afternoon.
 The veterans of Lowndes county to day adopted resolutions of thanks for their entertainment yesterday.
 Citizens today called on Major Gen eral Keesler regarding Columbus being . chosen as the permanent place for the state encampment Of course, no def B1 +,Ir e the general impression that the gov ernment will insist that Mississippi name some post as other southern states have done this year. There can be no doubt but this is the best thins for the soldiers and also the govern ment, since they now pay the freigh for encampments. The compan anionshir of the regulars this year has proven their value to the volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
COM MERCIAL CLUBS
 CHOOSE OFFICERS

Chattanooga, Tenn, August 13.-With nooga. president Edwin L. Quarles of Petersburg Va, etary-treasurer, the naming of a number of state vice presi- dents the selection of Atlanta as the place of meeting for 1909, the first annual convention of the Southern Commercial Secretaries association was brought to a close this afternoon. Permanent organi- zation was formed and constitution and bylaws adopted.
 Only one formal session was held. At noon it was decided to carry out the morning session until all business was transacted.
 The committee on resolutions, whose recommendations were adopted, favored the ultimate conversion of the associa- tion into national organization as soon as expedient. The different individual commercial bodies were asked to do all in their power to secure the best class of white immigrants for the south
 The meetings are to be held yearly. . The following vice presidents were se- lected from their respective states: E. S. Shannon of Tennessee, G. G. Dave of Alabama, F. A. Jacobc Of Virginia, John A. Betjeman of Georgia, G. l. Cox of Kentucky and J. A. Arnold of Texas.
 The appointment of the remainder of the state heads will be made by the ex- ecutive committee.
 The resolutions recommended that this congress should meet in Washington just prior to the important national rivers and harbors congress formed of delegates from all important cities of the union."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
WEATHER BUREAUS
 SPECIAL FORECAST

Washington, August 19-The weather bureau at 7:3O o'clock tonight issued 8 special forecast of conditions likely to prevail over a large area from Saturday to Tuesday, inclusive, as follows; United States Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Washington, D. C., August 13 1908. The Associated Press:
 Special forecast.
 A barometric disturbance will advance from the Rocky Mountain district to the Atlantic coast from August IA to IS, crossing the plains states Saturday, the central valleys and lake region Sunday and Monday and the Atlantic States Monday and Tuesday, preceded by rising temperature, attended by rains that will cover the corn and spring wheat states, and followed by a period of lower tenn perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Negro Murderer Caught.

Alexandria, La., August 13.-Wanted for the murder of his wife in common law, Nathan Finley, a large, powerful negro, led the town marshal of Tioga, La., and posse lively chase today. A load of buckshot finally brought the black to bay. Finley shot and killed the woman near Boyce, La, last night. He was brought to Alexandria and placed in jail this aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
COTTON TREE MAY
 SOLVE PROBLEM

Washington. August 13.-(Special)-Ac- cordng to Consul General Miller of Mata- moras. Mexico is growing a cotton tree which may solve the boil weevli propieih'
 ,.The most encouraging feature says the consul, ifs that the cotton was reaoy to he n;cked about June 1. This early maturity is supposed to be the best pre- yention against the boil weevil. It is said that no weevils were noticed on any of the trees, but this cannot be vouched for.
 ..It might be advisable to experiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

with the cotton tree on the lower Rio Grande valley on the Texas side of tho river It may be possible that the tree would not be affected by the occasional light frosts of that valley.
 "The cotton is a short staple variety, about one-half or three -fourths of an inch long, but the fibre is strong and the seeds clean and black"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
12,00o Eagles Parade.

Seattle Wash, August 13-Twelve thou- sand members of the fraternal Order or Eagles from every corner of North Amer ica paraded through the streets of Seattle today There was no grand lodge ses- sion today and several thousand Eagles went to Tacoma to take part tonight Tn the dedication of a new lodge hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Pythians Choose Milwaukee.

Boston, August 13.-The supreme lodges Knights of Pythias, voted today that the next convention be held in Milwaukee. which had already been selected by tho supreme assembly of the uniform rank of the order. The formal vote today stood; Milwaukee S7, Richmond, Va, g; Colos rado Springs 22, Mackinac Island 65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

The members of Birming- ham Lodge, No. 79, B. P. o. E., are requested to assemble at the Elks' Home at 1:30 p. m. to attend the funeral of our late brother, Henry Abel. J. E. Shelby, Exalted Ruler. H. E. Shropshire, IT,, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Niaht Rider Not Convicted.

Murray, Ky August 13.-The jury in the case of Jake Ellis, the alleged night rider, was discharged late this afternoon bv Judge Cook. The foreman reported that the jury was hopelessly hung. The jury stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

The Birmingham News: This nrnl (Drs. Dozier & Doziar) has been doins business in Birmingham continuousis for a number of years and they nave vet to be accused of having dealt un fairly with a patient in any way wnst- soever. They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor anu gentlemanliness into their business.
 Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Dozier's long standing record and approved abilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier S Dozier are without doubt the best known specialists in the South, and their fame is due entirely to their great skill
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can- not add anything to the reputation Drs. Dozier & Dozier have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

All Clothing at the factory invoice-We show the invoice for the asking-"Ou Values Challenge Comparison" John son. Harris Clothing Co.,, 221 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Ohio River Very Low.

Pittsburg, August 13-The upper Ohio river is so low that even light draft packets may be tied up The H. K. Bed- ford arrived tonight, far behind time, ana the Ohio was turned back from Wheeling, being unable to pass Sisters Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14

In the line of their profession, but we know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir- mingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs. Dozier 6 Dozier, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to our patrons.
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in the line of practice in the state of Alabam.
 Masonic Guide: DTS. Dozier & Dog come from a family of prominent ph sicians and with their large experient in the profession can be relied on treat disease in most successful mar ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Agricultural Fair.
Congressional Campaign.

The congressional campaign in this district for the succession to the seat of the late A. A. Wiley Is one of un- usual peculiarities There are four or five candidates running the whole scale from mechanical engineers to circuit solicitors and yet no one outside of the candidates and campaign managers tn emselves appear to know that the district is without a congressman or needs one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
BANKRUPT.

DAN IA h U r T.
 North Birmingham Furni- ture Go. must be closed in ten days. All goods less than fac tory cost at North Birming ham. By Broyles & Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Lake
 FREE VAUDEVILLE.

6s30 to 8:15. S;15 to 10:15
 AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.
 CARRIE SCOTT, Contortionfst. And other free acts, with Concert Special Courtesies to Picnic Parties. Q6-O Other Amusements = 25 Nsxt Week-Lawrcnee Wall, singing OemeHaang Ths Brattons, comedy ~katah tsann,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
FORBES SUFFERS
 PAINFUL ACCIDENT Both Arms Broken In Fall
 from Car BUT HE CONTINUES WORK The Approaching Agricultural Fair At Montgomery Is Attracting Much Attention-Attractive Pre-
 miums Offered.
BUT HE CONTINUES WORK

Montgomery August 1S.-(Special.)- Capt. A. G. Forbes, one of the best known and most popular men in Mont gomery slipped this afternoon white boarding a car to go to the baseball game and broke both his arms.
 When the accident occurred Captain Forbes was immediately in front of his business house, and declined to go to an inflrmary, but went into his private office, had the broken bones reset and, with unusual courage and fortitude, put in the rest of the evening f-l dictating answers to his correspondents.
 Agricultural Fair.
 No affair of similar character has at tracted as much attention in Montgom- cry in recent years as is the approach . ing agricultural fair to be held here this fall.
 The fair management has behind it the best brains and ability In Mont gomery, and the people of the city and the entire state are backing the enter prise for all their resources and op- portunities are worth. The premiums for the features of every department have both value and attractiveness, and those who have anything to exhibit are manifesting the keenest interest in tAe competftions
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
ASKS FOR LEASE
ON RIVER BED
WANTS CITY TO INSTALL RE-
TANNING WALLS
Joseph BELL COMES FORWARD
WITH NEW SCHEME
Promises to Spend Million Dollars ana
Pay $125,ooo in Rentals During
Twenty Years Franz
eFise

as II for Gould, Hartman or Hunt
ington?" said several councllmen un-
der their voices yesterday aIternoon l
when the petitions of Joseph Bell were
read asking for river pea IIaitcIiis9S Ieels9 80
None of the lawmakers protesseo 10
know Bell. A few minutes atter 4
O'clock a smooth-faced man walked up
to President Niles Pease's rostrum,
handed him four legal papers ana salo
he would like to have them read py the
clerk. .,,
The undersigned, a citizen of the
Tinted States and resident of Los
Angeles, respectfully requests and
petitions your honorable body TO
take the necessary steps to dredge
the Los Angeles river, ana pulld
retaining wall on both sides of the
river, within the city limits OF the
city, to a height level with the
right of way of the standard gauge
railroads now occupying poth
banks, to protect the city of Los
Angeles from damage by floods and
overflow of water incident thereto
and form an assessment district 10
nay the cost In proportion TO the
benefit to be derived therefrom, IN
Guiding the street and other rail-
roads crossing the river, as well as
those running alongside the river,
and your petitioner will ever pray
etc.
Extend Bed NorthWard
Another bore the significant request
that the official bed be extended to the
northern limits of Los Angeles. viz:
The undersigned, citizen of the
United States and resident of Los
Angeles, respectfully requests and
petitions your honorable body to
take the necessary steps to extend
the official bed of the Los Angeles
river to the northern boundary OF
the city of Los Angeles, and your
petitioner will ever pray, etc.
Los Angeles, April q.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
FARNSWORTH TRIAL
AGAIN CONTINUE
WILL FACE JURY JUNE 8, SAYS
ATTORNEY
Case Set Over at Request of Lawyer,
Who Must Go to San Franz
cisco to Defend
Calhoun

Following numerous postponements
the trial of E. r. Farnsworth,
charged with the robbery of safe In
Bullock's department store in Decem-
ber last was again continued yester-
day by Judge Wilbur to June 8. on
which date. according to Attorney Earl
Rogers, the defense will be ready to
take up the case.
The trial was continued to a late
date at the request of the attorney,
VINO said he must return to San Fran
cisco to attend the Calhoun trial,
which is expected to begin the last of
this week or the first of next or at the
conclusion of the Ford case, now on
trial in that city.
The length of the Calhoun trial, said
the attorney, would depend upon the
time taken up in securing a jury, and
he expressed the belief that 1t may
be necessary to examine 300 talesmen
before twelve men satisfactory to both
sides. could be chosen.
Attorney Rogers, who returned from
the north Friday evening, is still suf-
ferng from the effects Of his recent
illness and is constantly under the SUI
pervision of physician, the latter ac-
companying him in the court room
yesterday,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
In the May Number of
Munsey's Magazine
On all News Stands-1O Cents
BONDSMEN WANT CLAIM
ESTABLISHED IN COURTS
Council Rejects Demand Of 0arvanza
Property Owner Whose Alleged
Damages Are Doubted
by Board

A queer controversy has arisen over
certain improvements on Terrace drive
which some property owners said
caused them damages because their
lots were left high over the old grade.
Yesterday the board of public works
transmitted demand on the treasury
presented to the city council by s. j..
Renner, in which he claims s725 for
damages sustained to the northerly
half of lot Is, block p. Garvanza addi-
ton No. I, by reason of the grading Of
Terrace drive.
This demand was referred to the
board by the council for investigation
and report.
The city engineer estimates that by
removing 300 cubic yards of earth at
cost of $120 the lot could be graded so
that there would be a bank not over
five feet along Terrace drive. Prior to
the grading of this street q bond was
filed protecting the city to the extent
of $1,000, being signed by John +. Smith,
C. w. Smith and S. Quay Smith.
The city attorney, acting under the
request of the board of public works.
advises as to the legality of the claim
of Renner communicated with the
bondsmen mentioned with reference TO
the demand, to which s. w. Smith re-
sponded, answering for all of the bonds
men. In this reply Mr.. Smith states
that he will be amply able to prove that
Mr.. Renner has not sustained any dam
ages whatsoever, and he makes request
that Mr.. Renner be required to establish
his claim in court.
The bondsmen, however, state that
they are willing to pay whatever sum
may be awarded him in such action as
he may bring, but that they do not de-
sire to compromise the claim.
| In view of the position taken py M the
bondsmen the city attorney advises the
hoard that he does not desire to approve
| the demand in any sum.
Therefore the board returned the
same yesterday with Recommendation
that it be rejected. The council ac-
| ol1ieSced.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
BOARD TO GET AUTO, BUT
NO ASSISTANT FUMlGATOR

The city council decided yesteroay
+o nostnone action on the proposed ap-
nointment of an assistant fumigator
until the finance committee has FOUND
the funds. ,,..
Because the state board of health
requires the fumigation of all rags
shipped from one point to another ana
for other reasons DR.. l.. M. Powers
asked for permanent appointment of
such a deputy, it being understood
that he would be available for inspec-
tion work when not needed otherwise.
The council decided so forego max
ing this appointment now but told Dr..
Powers that he would get a new au,
tomobile instead to cost $3.50 and
specifications and bids for two-cyl-
inder runabout were ordered adver-
tised for at once.
The old health department auto will
be traded off bv the city in the deal:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

exceed 20 cents on each 500 valuation.
"Another section of the charter,
though not determinative of the ques-
ticn, must be considered in this con-
nection Section IA requires the board
of education to fix a schedule of salaries
for its teachers and employees before
the 30th day of June of each year TO
take fleet on the 1st day of July fol-
lowing. 1t viii appear at once that the
board of education must determine that
sufficient amount of money is re-
required to pay the salaries fixed by 1t,
together with the other expenses or the
department.
IF the city council were given power
to allow such amount as in its Judg-
ment would be necessary it would be
possible to provide an amount so small
that 1t would be grossly inadequate to
meet the fixed expenses of the school
department, the amount of which ex-
penses had been fixed in lawful man.
ner, long prior to the time when the
city council made Its annual levy OF
taxes"
Defense of Schools
The school board made a lengthy
statement to the council, a section of
which reads:
Although the immense growth of the
city affects it's school department more
| lIlIneQdlGlN bLtli tiltS ONANA
ment, the school department has suf-
fered a progressive lowering of its pro-
portion of city funds for some years
past, and that last summer, when, with
the cooperation of the members OF the
council the board of education under
took the gigantic task of paying the
teachers what they are earning, the
council fixed a lower rate than ever
before.
"It will not do to say that few more
dollars were given than ever before
The city is growing, more dollars were
needed, and the proportional amount
more was not given. notwithstanding
the increase in the assessment roll, the
rate of increase in the school depart
ment has been greater.
ut was admitted in the statement OF
the board of education that the estl-
mates for last year were too low.
"This is a serious offense.
without the gift of prophecy 1t was
hardly possible to make them exact.
But the cause of our financial short
age is that one condition, which, being
changed, would have prevented 1t,
namely the cut made by the council in
our estimates.
There is no certainty that higher
estimates would have caused your hon
orable body to have allowed us more
money, since the estimates which were
presented were cut $50, 1877. Whereas
it is certain that if they had not been
cut, we should have had no shortage
whatever"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28

MIR. Munsey takes emphatic
issue with Wall Street and the
followers of Wall Street who
hold the President responsible
for the panic. It Is not his pur-
pose In the discussion to acquit
MIR. Roosevelt of blame, but
rather to get at the facts, as the
facts are necessary to intelligent
progress in the recovery of our
business activities.
''If these facts" Mr.. Munsey
says, "acquit the President, he
is, as a matter of common hon.
esty, entitled to the acquittal."
What we want to know. and
should know, Is the truth. And
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
Frank A. Munsey
on the
Business and Political Situation

- the May Number of Munseys Magazine Mr. Munsey
has an article the panic and the causes that brought
it about He says things and says them straight
from the shoulder He hands it out good and hard to
Wall Street and to the Grand Dukes who have been
running things in this country with high running
them as the Grand Dukes of Russia have things over
there The title of the article is
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-28
There isn't money enough
in the world today
10 do the worlds work

the basic purpose with Mr.. Mum
sey has been to lay bare the
truth.
Mr.. Munsey In this article
clears away a vast amount of the
distorted and awfully befogged
ideas about this financial crash.
The article Is clear, convincing,
forceful. It Is not a dry, ponder
Gus handling of the subject, but
is swift and dramatic In ex-
preston, with all the sweep and
picturesqueness of a novel. You
cannot afford to miss reading It.
No one who has any interest in
the vital things of the day can
afford to miss reading 1t.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-11
A King in Khaki
Corrrae- ron 21gs 8

would take a Hr-s 2, make 10 u- o. 1--we IN
-DL we'll -lfi O.Brien y'mtIrtlnI.E. you
have until five O'Clock tins afternoon. Et"
know You can rcgur-,tI,r al the help YOU
need have already had the shutters taken
.t and the Windows opened, and I've EH- -
man up there uow putting IN telcphI-
The minute YOU take command things VIII
begin {, hum I,r, are t. move up there, haG
and baggage, yru know. and act as their
h1,tc,, while they are here.
That's orders. Is it," SAID the girl rather
r,Ictully-
The chiefs own hand and seal O.B-.ea
assured her. " 10y wireless at hve O'Clock tins
morning
Wei" she said, &" I suppose It IS my turn.
He has asked impossible things of al the rest H;
vou and got them. We VIII be ready. N~
O'Br,-u- You shall find me IN my best --'gs-
She had LEFT the table and Wa prrulug '1 hey
~t,n hat while She spoke
1t won't he So very hard ~lit young
Rogers. Just question of bed masking AND
so on isn't 1t,
Much vpu know about it," she rct1-ted-
'' You see" Rogers went on. turning O. the
ugiuccr. he has clearly given II up,-r,~
plan. YOU know With public reception and
al that IL, out OF the question
Florence wa~ lingering IN the doorway
waiting T. hear what O'Bren would say o.
that
The engineer looked as pulled as She .eLt
" Well" he said at last. " t-e VIII Tell
That's one of the most comforting urt-.- III
the i.ngutgc. and Oricr- Is Orders there =
another one. We had probably better have
the thinking 20 hiu. He has always shown
himself competent o. do II so fJr.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-11

u.lr Then his gaze travelled round ~ his
laughter.
We'll" be- -tii. r, nr, h- very glad T. g.
Can't v,u tax. u- with YOU 10 rr rrrryy,
New-York tribune., 1908-10-11
CULTURE

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The daily sentinel., 1908-05-12

Harness oil. polish and soap. Fred
Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-12

Chicken dinner every day at Ca
dy's restaurant, 33S Colorado.