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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday on the following property:
 sS6O0-W. l.. Pool and wife, Mamie G., to Mrs. Mary D. Keith, lot 13 block 5, Woodlawn.
 s210O-F. r. Snedecor to H. L. Ans ley, lot 1, J. M. Wares sub division.
 $20O0-A. c. Dangerfeld to W. E. Grant, southwest quarter of north east quarter, section 26, township IS, range 3, west.
 s2400-Birmingham Realty company to Julia E. Franklin and Hugh Frank lin, parts of lots 1 and ?, block 655. Elyton Land company survey.
 S21OO-Equitable Realty company to Fidelity Trust and Security company parts of lots 1 and 2, block 657, Ely ton Land company survey.
 $622O-Fidelty Trust and Security company to ". T. Mayfield, parts of lots 1 and ?, block 657, Elyton Land company survey.
 $21O0-J. H. Brockman and wife, Jennie M., to Equitable Realty company parts of lots l and 2, block 657, Elyton >Land company survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
EXHIBIT OF WOMEN'S
 WORK TO BE COMPLETE

Only one month. and the fair opens with an exhibition of woman's work more complete than ever before. The splendid fruit and vegetable crop has made a full display of preserves and canned fruits and jellies, as well as wines and cordals practical, and with products home grown. Alabama raised, the purpose of the annual fair will be more definitely defined.
 Much interest Is being manifested in the booths of individual housekeepers. These displays will comprise every species of work of the home, indicating the nnmer- ous industries in which the women of Alabama are engaged in making their pin money" and presenting to the vis- itors to the fair the opportunity of filling their pantry with dainties and relishes for winter use.
 At the close of the fair there will be hundreds of jars of homemade preserves for sale Needlework and art will fill no small space in the upper fioor and each class of work will be arranged in the in- dividual spaces There will be a nook for old ladies, and a corner for children, while the quilts and woven spreads will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
WILKINSON TALKS
 ID THE TEACHERS Stresses Importance of Teach
 ing Agriculture
DUTY TO FARMERS CHILD
Inform ation About the Philippines Not Half So Important as to Show a Child What Crops Can Be
 Grown on Fathers Land.

Slightly different from the general run of the addresses of other speakers was that of State Commissioner of Agricul- ture J. A. Wilkinson, yesterday morn ing at the high school to the teachers in attendance on the Ninth congress sional district institute. His address had especially to do with the instruction of the farmers child in the science of soil production first and with the general study of affairs, second.
 ''The man who gets the most out of farming is the man who understands the character of the soil and what it will produce to the best advantage said MT. Wilkinson. Knowledge of this kind is of far greater value to the farmer s child than lacts about the inhabitants of Africa and other places. The aver age child can't tell you what township he lives in. but he can give you all man. ner of information relative to the Philip pines. The children should be taught the workings of nature at home and the sooner the public schools take up the study of agriculture the better for the country it will be-
 The idea that every man can farm was ridiculed by the commissioner, the value of scientific instruction in this line being incalcuble, in his opinion. He made reference to the good work being done at the Polytechnic institute at Au, burn and urged that the teachers make an effort to get the study of agriculture taken up in the different public schools
 A large number of late arrivals put fin their appearance yesterday morning. The constantly increasing attendance has lent an enthusiasm to the institute which is giving great impetus in the discus sions of the various topic of study. It Is probably the liveliest spot fin Birming- ham at the present time. The 300 and more teachers are dssecting each topic with such thoroughness that one won ders what is left for them to consider the next day.
 Todays programme is as follows:
 S;30-9 :15-Arithmetic, Mir. c. c. Slaton.
 915-10:O0- 0-Geography, MT. W. c. Griggs
 10:00-11 :00-"Nature Study" Prof. ]. F. Duggar. Auburn.
 11:0O-11 :45-Grammar, Mir. T. C. Young.
 Il :45-12:15-"Primary Work" Miss Una Gilbert
 Lunch.
 1:O0-1 :45-Reading, MT C. A. Brown.
 1;45-2:16-M Music, Miss Una Gilbert.
 5-S00-History, MT. H. P. Burruss
 300-4 :30-Round table. School Improve ment," Mrs. J. D. Matlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Amateur Night.

A large crowd witnessed a large anna teur performance at East Lake last night, the last of the Thursday night amateur nights of the season. Next Sunday after noon and night Manager Fourton will have another amateur performance, with prizes for both occasions. The winners Sunday afternoon of the first and second prizes will not be allowed to contest again Sunday night.
 The crowd enjoyed the performance last night from beginning to end, and selected the following winners:
 First prize, Herbert Lawson, singer.
 Second prize, Harry Lacey, hand bal ancer
 Third prize, Ebert Ward, buck and wing dancer.
 Fourth prize, Edgar Straus, baritone.
 Manager Fourton thinks so well of Herbert Lawson that he has engaged him for Sunday afternoon and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
METHODIST LAYMEN
 COMING TOMORROW
ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING OF NORTH ALABAMA CONFER. ENcE PROMISES TO BE uNuSU- ALLY INTERESTING.

The laymen's missionary meeting ot the North Alabama conference will be- gin in Birmingham tomorrow morning and continue through Sunday. The ses- sions will be held at the First Metho- dist church. The sessions promise to be unusually interesting this year and large attendance Is expected from all of the northern counties of the state. The programme for the two days has been arranged as follows. Saturday, September 12, morning ses- sion:
 9:sO a. m. Prayer-Rev. J. D. Simpson, Welcome Address-Dr. J. A. Duncan. Response-Samuel Blackwell.
 1O:OO a. m, "Why a Laymen's Mission- ary Movement ?"-W. B. Stubbs. secre- tary of the Laymens Missionary Move- ment
 of the Laymen's Missionary Movementr' pr. W. ". Pinson, secretary board of missions
 11:OO a. m. "Why we Should Pay One- tenth to the Lord" d."-Rev. J. D. Simpsons president board of missions, North Ala bama conference.
 Afternoon session:
 Z:0U D. m. frdyer-DI w. w. ihsohs
 B. D. m. why the District Leader and His Duties?'-O D. Street, district iead- CT. Guntersville district.
 S:30 p. m. why the Church Leader and His Duties?'-Prof. L. M. Stevensons church leader, Center circuit.
 400 D. m How can the Laymen's Missionary Movement Help the City Church ?"-Samuel Blackwell, district leader, Decatur district. 4:3o D. m How Can the Laymen's Missionary. Movement Help the Country Church PIN. M. Rowe, district leader, Huntsville district
 4:50 D. m. Work of the Missionary Committee in Each Churchill. B. Copeland, leader Attalla church.
 5:00 D. m. General discussion.
 Evening session.
 500 D. m. What We Give to Missions and What We Ought to Give"-Rev. R, M. Archibald, conference missionary sec- retary
 Sunday September IS, morning session:
 Il 100 q. m. Christ Himself a Mission- ary"-Rev. J. H. Mccoy, D. D., presi- dent Birmingham college.
 Afternoon session:
 800 D. m. Devotional exercises-Dr. W, W. Pinson.
 3:15 D. m. Missions the Duty of the Whole Church"-Governor B. B. Conner or Judge W. H. Thomas.
 400 D. m.-General discussion.
 Evening session:
 500 D. m. Christian Giving''-Dr w. w. Pinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Marriage licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued in the probate court yesterday for the marriage of the following persons:
 John l.. Steele of Ensley to Miss Sudije Satterwhite.
 Hamin B. whiteside of Ensley to Miss Bertha Charlotte Kuhne.
 G. E. D. Williams of Birmingham to Miss Mary Louise Hardin.
 Herbert Milligan of Sayre tc Miss Liz- ze Ann Woodford. Rufus Ray of Argo to Miss Mattie Ls Tucker.
 John Tackings of Birmingham to Miss Thirza H. Field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

be given more importance. decorating q booth of their own. A comparison of de- ><gn and workmanship will be more ad- vantageous.
 The art exhibit will be designed for a better display. occupying the full end of the upper floor, and Lindsay. the florist, will arrange the room space into beauti- ful palm garden complimentary to the artists of Alabama.
 Last year they forgot the little folksI This year they will be here. October 14 has been called Baby Day" in the wom- ans department, where at Il o'clock they will furnish their own music. To the prettiest girl and boy baby between 1 and 2 years old the Commercial State bank will give a savings bank with a de- posit of s cash, to be left in bank. with accrued interest, until each shall have passed through the grammar schools; then to be drawn at will of depositor for neucleus for further educatlon or business opportunity For the girl under one year old Jaffe Jewelry company will give handsome set of beauty pins; for the boy same age limit NJ Jaffe will give a silver spoon; second prizes will be given in each class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Commercial Club Will Take Up Question Vigorously Al the
 Meeting This Afternoon
BIENNIAL SESSIONS MAY
 ALSO MEET OPPOSITION
Many Arguments Will Be Advanced to Show That the Formation of New Counties Is Inadvisabe
 at This Time.

War to the finish against at least
 one of the proposed amendments to the state constitution will be declared to-
 day at the meeting of the Commercial
 club, and 1t Is probable that two of th O
 amendments will be included as the
 enemies of the club.
 A movement centralized yesterday against the amendment allowing the formation of new counties. It will be
 brought up this afternoon and beyond
 doubt the club will not only go on
 record as against the proposition, but will prepare for an active campaign to
 prevent its passage in the November
 election.
 Birmingham will not only enlist the
 support of at least part of Jefferson
 county, but all the rest of the state
 and the new light which had dawned so recently will be spread broadcast.
 The amendment allowing a session of the legislature bi-ennially is also
 the subject of some criticism and d
 number of members of the club are of
 the opinion that it should be fought as well.
 It will be remembered that Senator N. L. Miller voted against the new
 county bill, and he is still opposed to it's passage. He bases his argument
 entirely on the fact that when coup ty Is to be formed under the bill, a little clique gets together and outlines the boundaries of the county. The
 people have no say on where the lines cho 1, cIo ha tol lxa
 in or whether they be left out. He
 says it means saddling off on the
 public the will of a few, and is con
 trary to democratic principle. In the
 case of Bessemer, the lines outlined take in all the railroads and other in- dustries that they can possibly strain and yet the people of this part of the
 county have no say on how much they
 shall give up.
 Other opposition is based on the ar gument that the bill means the ex-
 penditure of money for new court houses and county buildings, the pay 1 ment of more county officials, and the 1 expenditure of so much more money as to make an increase in the tax rate and to take away money from the use full channels of expenditure. The opposition to the bill changing l the sessions of the legislature to meet every two years is opposed by many business men who would rather the legislature did not meet at all. They
 do not want the state in a wrangle all
 the time, but are anxious to get down
 to business and eliminate as much politics as possible.
 Other matters, will come up before the meeting, but this will probably be the most important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
GRAND JURY GETS
 DOWN TO BUSINESS

The grand jury has gotten down to work in good fashion since its organi- zation last Monday morning, and while nothing has yet been made public it is understood that violations of the pro- hibition law are coming in for rigid examination. Other matters are also being taken up with like vim and from the present outlook this session of the grand jury will turn out a larger per- centage of indictments to the number of cases Investigated than any previous grand jury of recent years.
 Business in the chancery court is picking up preparatory to the con- vening of the court next Monday morn ing. The docket has been printed and is ready for distribution.
 damage suit for $3oOO was filed against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company by Carrie Davis, the plaintiff alleging that she was car- ried by her station.
 Another suit for $1O,OOo damages was also filed in this court by Andrew Bays vs the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, the plaintiff alleging that he had both legs broken and suf- fered other injuries as the result of carelessness on the part of the de- fendant's employees.
 In the city court a damage suit for 5000 was filed by J. M. Gotten vs. J. M. Wright & Co.,, the plaintiff alleging that his property had been damaged when the defendant constructed 0 sewer in, front of his house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
BankeYS And Far meYS
 Wee1 Here Next Tuesday
President Harding Calls Meeting to Discuss Plans For Fnanc ing Cotton Crop Commissioner Wilkinson Discusses Importance Of Cooperation Among
 Commercial Interests

As a result of the recent efforts made in Alabama looking to financing the cot- ton crop President W. P. G. Harding of the Alabama Bankers association has called a meeting of representative bank CTS, farmers and business men who will discuss plans for handling the crop dur Ing the present season. The meeting will be held in, the Commercial club rooms In Birmingham at noon next Tuesday.
 J. A. Wilkinson, commissioner of agri- culture and industries. is in Birmingham and has been doing what he could to get the farmers and bankers of the state closer together, believing as he does that it will be of the greatest advantage to all concerned
 It is believed that the meeting will be largely attended as it has been under discussion for some time and the pro- posals have been discussed formally In all parts of the state. The Farmers union of Alabama will be represented by President Morris, Secretary Johnson and Messrs. Barker and Robinson, members of the executive committee, as well as other we'll known members of the organ ization. MT. Wilkinson will also be pres ent.
 The primary object of the gathering is to agree upon terms by which the cot ton crop will be financed. The question at issue is what per cent will be loaned by bankers on the warehouse receipts held by the farmers. Sixty per cent of the prevailing market price has been suggested but this will be gone into care fully at Tuesdays conference.
 Discussing the object of the meeting last night Commissioner Wilkinson said: "The matter is of the utmost importance. We could do nothing in Alabama of greater general benefit than to get the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
WEST END TO HAVE
 ANOTHER MEETING
PROVISIONS OF NEW CODE MAY MAKE SOME CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED LINEUP IN THRIVING SUBURB.

Another bubble will burst tonight in West Ends boiling political cauldron, when the administration forces gather en masse at the schoolhouse. corner Of Cotton avenue and Elyton street at 5 o'clock, West End station.
 For real excitement, this gathering is scheduled to lay over all previous meet ings of the citizens faction. Silver-tongued orators will be in abun- dance, and the citizenry of this ever-grow- ing suburb will be told the straight thing regarding the affairs of the town, which ,, the administration forces allege the citi- zens' faction is misrepresenting. Just how many alderman will compose the incoming board is also proving Chi nese puzzle. At present the town has six wards-four wards with two aldermen each and two wards with one alderman each. This arrangement was arrived at through the towns charter, but the new municipal code again proves factor, and it is said that now only five aldermen will be elected Under the charter each ward voted for it's alderman, but under the new code the entire town votes on all Of them Two tickets have already been certified to-one by the administration and the oth- CT by the citizens faction, and each ticket names the same number of aldermen as are now serving. The administration crowd has been advised by attorneys that only five men could serve on the incom- ing board. and, 1t is said, is preparing to drop some of the men from its ticket and leave only five candidates.
 Just what the citizens faction will do in this regard is not known. In fact, 1t is said they are not awake to it. AS ten men have been certified to already by each ticket it will be possible for the entire 20 to remain in the race, as they are quail fled. and the entire town vote on them
 Thus there would be four candidates from each ward-the fifth and sixth wards which compose the Cleveland district, probably being merged into one ward. Each voter would select one man from each ward.
 The. new code also provides that there must be polling place in each ward but this it is believed, can be gotten around and there will be but one central voting place, as in the past.
 Another mass meeting has also been announced for next Tuesday night by the citizens ticket, while the administration faction will probably hold another one in the next day or two.
 The election comes off Monday week, September 21 and the contest bids fair to reach white heat before the day of election.
 Each side, 1t is said has handful of mud ready to sling at an instnat's notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Trading Company Incorporated.

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon for the Interstate Trading company the headquarters of which will be in Birming- ham. Permission is asked to transact a general trading business and the capital stock is named at 5000 This is composed of 30 shares with par value of s1OO G. D. Britain, D. c. McMahen and J. F. Will Hams are named as incorporators, Mir Britain being named as the person to receive stock subscriptions. MT. Me Mahen is named as president. MT. Will Hams as vice president and Mir. Britain as secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11

bankers, farmers and business men of the state in thorough harmony and &C., cord and have them all working together for mutual benefit and advancement. I look for a worry representative meeting Tuesday. This movement was really started in Opelika some time ago and 1t was first proposed to have the meeting in Montgomery. President Harding has called it in Birmingham, however, and really it is a matter of detail where the meeting is held. What we want is to get everybody together on this proposi- tion Mississippi has set the pace and upon some plan whereby we can finance our own cotton crop"
 The letter sent out by President Hard ing yesterday is follows:
 Dear Sir:
 Pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of the bylaws of the Alabama Bankers association, meeting of the councial of association, a meeting of the council of at the Commercial club rooms in the city of Birmingham on Tuesday September 15, at P o'clock, noon.
 This meeting Is called for the purpose of considering what recommendations, If any, should be made by the association to it's members toward assisting farmers in holding cotton for better prices
 All bankers, merchants and others in terested in this movement are invited to attend the open session of the coun- ell of administration. The Farmers union will have representatives present, and Hon. B. B. Conner and Hon. J. A. Wilkin- son, state commissioner of agriculture, will nave addresses submitting sug- gestions for the consideration of the meet ing. Yours very truly,
 w P. G. HARDING, President.
 M'LANE HILTON, JR., Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
BITTEN BY RATTLESNAkE.
Miss Horn of Glrard Has Harrowrnq
 Experience.

Columbus, Ga, September 1O-(Special) ) Miss Lilly May Horn of Girard had rather a startling adventure at an early hour in the evening when she went to open fly residence. Just as she pulled open the door a rattlesnake which had crawled into the house in some mysterious manner and had concealed itself in the closet sprang at her, burying its fangs fin her fesh By prompt work the effect of the poison was enumerated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Waking Their Plans For
 Independence Candidates

son declares that so eager were the Vir- glnians to hear him the other day, that the schedule had to be changed to ac- commodate them.
 Clarence l.. Shearn, a lawyer of na- tional reputation, and Clement l.. Pol lock of Massachusetts, who was MT. His gems campaign manager last year when he ran for governor, will both be here and make talks.
 We are covering the ground and thoroughly organizing" said MT. Wat son. we hope to surprise ourselves with the vote in November. There is g strong sentiment for a third party whicl only needs to be crystalized. We are stronger in New York than ever, ane Georgia seems to lean our way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Jolly Fanny Rice.

Seats for Jolly Fanny Rice in the oper atic comedy, At the French Ball." will be placed on sale at the Jefferson box office at g o'clock this morning. Miss Rice comes to the Jefferson Monday mat inee and night, and it is expected that this company will have one of the banner engagements of the season. Her merry musical comedy has had a wonderful success throughout the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Fatal Cases of Yellow Fever.

Kingstown, St. Vincent B. W. l.. Sep tember 1o.-According to official re- ports two cases of yellow fever have occurred here both terminating fatal ly today The origin of the disease Is not known and stringent measures are being taken to prevent an epi- demic. The heat has been oppressive for several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Serenaders.

Whirling girls, with the swish of beau- tiful costumes, together with expensive stage settings and a high-priced line of comedians, serve to make the Gayety pa irons sit up and take notice this week. Charles Arnold's "Serenaders" are the people who do the entertaining, and they do 1t well. With the show this season is one of the best vaudeville bills that could be gathered together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Land of Nod"

Samuel B. Rork's distinguished musical extravaganza success, "The Land of Nod" will be presented at the Jefferson this afternoon and tonight There is an unusually large advance sale of seats, which indicates that the famous produc- tion will be witnessed by as many people as can get within the four walls of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Fire In Hat Box.

A blaze broke out in the Hat Box last night shortly after o'clock, which caused considerable damage to the stock of the firm Acting Chief Walton of the fire department has been unable to de- eide in what manner the fire originated. While little damage was done to the place by fire it was necessary to throw quite a quantity of water into the place and the stock was badly damaged. The loss entailed could not be ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-11
Building Material Mems Exchange.

The regular monthly meeting of the Building Material Mems Exchange was held yesterday afternoon in the Commer- cial club rooms. The social gathering to be held in the near future was in- formally discussed, but no definite ac- ton was taken.