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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
AUDITOR BRANDON
 SPEAKS AT HEFLIN
HE IS MET BY FULLY 1000 PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL.

Hefiin, September 3.-(Special. )-Fully 1000 interested people greeted Auditor W. w. Brandon when he alighted from the Southern train in the town of Hefiin to- day. He was taken in charge by a re- ception committee and royalty entertained during his stay at the Cleburne capital.
 It was expected that Governor Conner and State Superintendent of Education Gunnels would accompany MT. Brandon, but they were detained by other pressing official duties. The crowd was, of course, disappointed at the beginning. but big hearted Bill Brandon showed that he was able to represent the state all by him. self, and when he took his departure the people had forgotten that part of the programme had been cut out.
 The object of MT. Brandon's visit was to hear the claims of the several places that are bidding for the location of the Cleburne county high school.
 He made one of those educational ad- dresses for which he is famed, and pa- tiently heard the claims of the representa- tives of the competing towns. He will report back to the full board, and the location will be announced in the future.
 There are three places making fight for the school-Heflin, Edwardsville and Ramburne. The latter place is putting up a strong fight, though located in the northeastern portion of the county, and IS miles removed from the railroad. Several hundred citizens of that section were pres ent to push the claims of the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
MRS. MALONE DIES.
Wife of Alderman Malone of New
 Decatur. 4

Decatur, September 3.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Malone, wife of Baynard L. Malone, died yesterday at their home in New Decatur, after an illness of several months.
 Before her marriage to MT. Malone she was Miss Annie Maggie Vert of Chatta- nooga. Her marriage to MT. Malone took place in April, 1897, and since that time she has resided in New Decatur with her husband. She was member of the Bap- tist church, and took much interest in the church and society affairs of the De- caturs. She was niece of s. T. Vert of Decatur. Her husband, Baynard l.. Ma lone, Is a city alderman of New Decatur, and prominent business man. Her hus- band and two small children survive her.
 The funeral services took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence, 246 Jackson street, New Deca- tur, and the interment followed in the city cemetery. The attendance at the funeral and at the grave was one of the largest seen in the Decaturs in a long time. The city officials of New Decatur attended the funeral in a body. out pf respect to MT. Malone, The floral offet- ings were many and beautiful,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
UNIVERSITY HAS LARGE ENROLMENT
ATTENDANCE PROMISES TO BE HIGHER THAN LAST YEARS REcoRD-BREAkER - STUDENTS STILL COMING.

University. September 3-(Special) )-Yes- terday morning the university opened its registration books, and throughout the day the office force was kept steadily at work enrolling students new and old, most of the matriculates being new men. When work ceased late in the afternoon more than 100 students had entered. Un- less early prospects fail to materialize, the attendance this year will surpass that of last session. when all previous records were broken.
 Every available room in the three dor mitories is engaged and two houses on the campus formerly used as professors residences, have been filled with students. In addition, one of the Greek-letter fra- ternities has engaged large residence in Tuscaloosa, which 1t will use as a chapter house. It was a busy day for. every body connected with the university. day in striking contrast with those of the past two weeks of quiet.
 The professors were all at their lecture rooms meeting examining and classify ing students. And the boys were having equally as busy time, though theirs was more varied. Some were making their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
COULD NOT FIND
 ANY VIOLATIONS Interesting Report Made to
 EnSIey Council RIVALS MAKE STATEMENTS Daniels and suse Give Facts In Con nection With Failure to File Ger
 tficate-Personal and Gen
 eraI News of Ensley.
RIVALS MAKE STATEMENTS

Ensley September 3.-(Special )-An interesting meeting of the city council was held tonight at the city hall. May or sugg was in the chair. with Alder men J. P. Rogers, John Morrison, M. H. Mcdowell w. T. Palmer, J. w. Brig man, J. F. Culpepper, J. A. Dupuy, $. M. Matson and George K. Byrum pres ent. After the reading of the minutes the reports of the various city officials were received and referred to the prop CT committees. The police committee made a report in reference to alleged violation of the prohibition laws. The committee stated they had gone into the cases thoroughly and that they could find no evidence as to the all legged violations and recommended that the chief p1t a special man to look after them. The committee also asked the citizens to cooperate with the of ficials in enforcing the law. The re- port was unanimously concurred in.
 The judiciary committee reported tn e polling places and list of managers and clerks for the coming election. The following polling places were selected;
 First ward-Hall over No. 422 Sew enteenth street.
 Second ward-Smiley & Sons. corner of Avenue F and Nineteenth street.
 Third ward-City hall.
 Fourth ward-2715 Avenue c.
 Fifth ward-vacant store opposite Minor school.
 The following gentlemen were ap- pointed managers and clerks:
 First ward-D. H. Dunlap, G. F. liar per, B. F. Buchanan, managers; J. w.. Mayne, L. Meanza, clerks; J. P. Guy, returning officer.
 Second ward-D. B. Bird, Sr., R. J.. Powell. J. w. Clayton, managers; C.. R. Burney, Irby Zeigter, clerks; J. C.. Jordan, returning officer.
 Third ward-F. O. Harris, c. C.. Burke, F. E. Butcher managers; Thom- as F. West, Thomas R. Walker clerks; Thomas J, Roe, returning officer.
 Fourth ward-W. w. McTyiere, T. J.. Daniel, II. c. Russell managers; Dan McEachen, E. B. Pitts. clerks; John E. Smith, returning officer
 Fifth ward-D. R. Hay, J. A. Burgin, z. P. Curry, managers; Neil Hutchings, J. E. Whitten, clerks; F. R. Tn ompson, returning officer.
 A petition of property holders in reference to the enforcement of sani- tary sewer plumbing was referred tc sanitary committee.
 The matter of electing meat and milk inspector came up. There were three applicants for the position, Dr. F. H Jackson, Dr. E. W. Gray and Frank M. Griner. After considerable discus sion by Messrs. Rogers, Byrum, Dupuy and others the election was postponed until the next meeting of the council. The council then adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Both Sides Make Statement.

In reference to the controversy over the filing of the certificate of the nomi- nation of the Citizens league candi- dates statements were given out to- day. MT. Daniels, the chairman of tn e Citizens league, gave out the follow ing:
 There having been much said yester- day in reference to the Citizens league ticket having failed to qualify, we de- sire to make an explanation. In the first place, the law simply directs when qualification shall be made and pre- scrlbes the time. Under the law the Citizens league ticket has qualified We desire to call attention to the custom here in our former municipal elections In our last city election it will be re- membered that no qualification was made by the nti-administratio tion forces at any time before the election, and when L, G. Waldrop ran for the office of mayor his tickets qualification was not made until 10 days before the cleo tion, and it will be remembered tha both factions in every election have had the names printed on the ticket. The Citizens league ticket will appear on the ballot just as the Sugg tick ct at different times we sought MT. Sugg to file the qualification papers on the morning and evening of September l. but we were unable to locate him."
 Mayor Sugg made the following statement:
 Tn answer to the statement given out by the leaders of the Dupuy or Citizens league in reference to their failure to qualify within the time required by law 20 days before the election-I wish to say that the time for the filing of the neces- certificate aXnirad midnicbt af September l.
 ''rhe certificate of the candidates of the Citizens league was not filed with me until about Il o'clock on September 2, and the statement that I could not be reached on September 1 Is absolutely without foundation. I was in my office and held court at the city hall from S:30 to 10 o'clock on that date. I was also in my office from l to 2:3O o'clock and from to 7:30 o'clock with the police committee of the city council on the same date. 1 was also in the council chamber when the county registrars were sitting between 3:3O and o'clock in the afternoon, and MT. Dupuy was there at the same time.
 Furthermore, the paper left with me by MT. Daniel, the chairman of the Citi- zens' league and campaign manager for Mr. Dupuy, was not acknowledged as required by law, and for that reason was intellectual for the purpose intended. So that, as a matter of fact, no certificate of the nomination of the Citizens league or Dupuy candidates has yet been filed. I notified MT. Dupuy this afternoon of this defect in the certificate.
 ''I do not wish to take any advantage of this negligence. of the Dupuy campaign manager, and if I can do so, without vio- lating the election, or mourning a penalty, l will have the names of the Citizens elague's candidates printed on the ballot.
 This effort on the part of the Dupuy leaders to place on me the blame for their negligence is very far-fetched. to say the least" t'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Ridiculous Claims

IF WE BELIEVED ALL WE SEE IN PRINT every We often wonder if the public believes many ridiculous claims Thers so much of this loose talk about ou5 large business It would probably cases to refer to the United States Internal Revenue recordhey tell the truth
 We own the old fashioned disti!ery No. 100, Collection District Tenn, is hot air affair either. It located ing air. The spring used in distlng purity itself
 We use the best Northwestern Rye and Malt and Tenn essee Valley Corn You may think you tell anything about whskey but you will discover the difference your favor when you order here.
 With exception six full quarts the smallest ship. ment madewe do assort This reduces the cost ot handlng packing and carriage charges enabling offer SIX quarts about the price would get for four.
 Do let our low prices prejudice you They whole sale and you buy direct.
 Our ,vhiskies al,vays same. EXPRESS PREPAID Shipment made in wooden boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

quarters ready for occupancy; others were getting admitted to classes; some were "spiking;' others were being "spiked'' renewed and the foundations for new ones laid. On the whole 1t was a day that augurs propltiously for the seventy eighth session of the university.
 This morning the work of registration and classification continued, and by noon the enrolment had reached a total of 165, though there are many on the grounds who have not entered, and each train brings its band of pilgrims to the state s oldest institution of learning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Mrs, Parnell Dies.

Maplesville, September 3.-(Special.) J. Mrs. Fannie Parnell died very suddenly Tuesday night about 10 o'clock. She had spent the day with her mother, returning home short time before her death She was enjoying the best of health and her death was quite a shock to this comp,un- ity.
 The funeral was held at Stanton yester- day afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. Parnell was a devoted Christian and a member of the Baptist church of this place. She is survived by her husband, Dr. c. N. Parnell, and son, Latent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
EIGHTEEN MEN
 s ARE DISCHARGED
Alleged Dynamiters at Acton Are Re- leased on Habeas Corpus at
 Columbiana.

Columbiana. September 3.-(Specia1)- The IS men who have been in jail here for about three weeks on charges of dynamiting houses occupied by non-union miners at Acton during the strike, were discharged today.
 Habeas corpus proceedings were brought by attorneys for the defendants, and the hearing was given today before Judge of Probate Loryshore.
 The defendants were represented by Frank S. White & Sons of Birmingham.
 The state failed to produce sufficient evidence to hold the men, and they were released from custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Franchise Confirmed.

Huntsville, September S-(Special. 1.-The franchise recently granted Ed L. Pulley. allowing the use of several streets of this city for the construction and operation of an electric car line, has been con firmed. MT. Pulley has started work on Madison street for car line to the Ten nessee Valley Fair grounds. Work is be- ing pushed at both ends of the line, and If it is necessary three shifts of laborers will be put to work in order to have the line finished by the opening of the ap- preaching fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

with Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Palmer terrace, on September 24 The book will be "Alce for Short" by D. Morgan; Mrs. J. G. Eblen, reader; Mrs. Frank Holt, critic. Those present were: Mrs. q. M McCluen, Mrs. John Morrison. Mrs. Ada Thompson, Mrs. J. G. Eblen, Mrs. L. H. Pennington, Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell. The guests of the club were Mrs. E. B. Pennington Mrs. John Shannon, Mrs. John Going, Mrs. Vail Miss Evelyn Going of Birmingham; Mrs. Persons, Mrs War lick Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Huey, Mrs. Lo- peg, Mrs. Ottelinber of Bessener, and Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Otte of Wood ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Boss Commits Suicide.

Charles F. E. Voss committed suicide yesterday at p. m. at his home at Hill Top by taking dose of laudanum. De- spondency over financial troubles is said to have unbalanced his mind. It is under stood that he threatened to end his life while talking to a friend in a soft drink stand on avenue E about o'clock We'd nesday and displayed a bottle of laud- anum. The deceased was an insurance agent and wrote his employer before com mitting the rash act, his reasons for do- ing so. He was 36 years old and leaves a widow and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Funeral of Mrs. Hattie L. Moon.

The funeral service over the remains of Mrs. Hattie L. Moon daughter of J. H. Willison, who died at St. Vincent's hos pital Wednesday, will take place, at the Ensley Christian church, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services will be under the auspices of the Daughters of Rebecca. and members of neighboring Re- becca and Odd Fellows lodges are invited to be In attendance. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. P. H. Duncan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
ENROLMENT INCREASES.
Many New Pupils Apply for Entrance
 at Auburn.

Auburn, September 3.-(Special.) )-The enrolment at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute continues to exceed that Of any previous record So far there has been an increase of about 15 per cent large number being new students. The old students will continue to arrive during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Training School Opens.

Huntsville, September (Special.)-The Huntsville Training school opened yes terday with good attendance of pupils. The school is now in temporary quarters and will be moved into it's own building about the middle of October. Prof. F. w. Williams is principal and his assistants are c. s. Boswell and L. c. Darnell and Mrs White. The student body will have a football team to play Alabama and Tennessee preparatory schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

entiously say there is no better whis- key. 6 full quarts, $5.75; 1s full quarts, $11.00.
 GATES 88''-A true blend of Kentucky Whiskies. A good honest whiskcy. Will give entire satisfac- tion. 6 full quarts, $500; l2 full quarts, $9.50.
 Tennessee WhiSkey
 BIRTHSTONE" - Unadulterated, straight Tennessee Whiskey. Our teaching process makes this whiskey distinctive. None better. Very old. full quarts, $500; ls full quarts, 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Notice.

To Whom It May Concern.
 Branch No. 529 of the United Nation al Association of Postofdce Clerks herewith informs the public that 1t has not and will not authorize any one to collect of the public funds for the en- tertainment of the national convention to be held in our city September .o 1O L. P. SMITH, Secretary.
 D. P. GREEN, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Club Resumes Meetings.

The Thread of the Story club resumed their meetings this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Holt, Woodland park, on the Bessemer car line The following of ficers were elected: Mrs. Ada Thompson, president: Mrs. McCluen. vice president; Mrs. M H. Mcdowell, secretary and treasurer. The reading this afternoon was short stories from Sketches of Alabama '' The next meeting of the club will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
MORE HIGHWAYS
 ARE ID BE BUILT Money Is Going Farther Than
 Was Expected CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED Alumni Association of Athens College Starts Movement for Erection of Alumni Hall-Will Collect
 Mile of Pennies.
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

Athens, September 3.-(Special) 1.-The Limestone county road commission has been so careful and so prudent in the handling of the funds entrusted to their hands that they are going to be able to build several more miles of road on each or the highways leading out of Athens. At first it was believed that the s135 OcO would not build more than 60 or TO miles Of road but now the commission thinks 1t will be able to build nearly 100 miles of fine pike roads. The commission is now having crushed stone put on the grading. The people of the county are very much pleased with the work done to date.
 The first bale of the 1908 cotton crop reached Athens on August 31, coming in the seed, as there were no gins in oper- ation J. w. Guire of the southern part of the county brought the bale
 The election for city officers will be held within a few days and the following nominations have been filed with the mayor; Councilmen-at-large, pr. J. s.. Crutcher. J. c. Hightower, W. B. Russell; councilman First ward A. J. Reyes, James Smith; Second ward, L. c. High tower J. c. Gordon; Third ward R. N. Cartwright, George Smith; Fourth ward, w T. Hatchett. The name of c. O.. Johnston was also filed, but he ordered the mayor not to allow his name printed on the official ballot as he would not under any circumstances accept. This closes the nominations.
 The ladies of the Alumni association of Athens college are now undertaking to erect a handsome alumni hall on the campus of the college. To this end they are enlsting the members of the alumni in gathering a mile of pennies Miss Moore, president of the college, has lent her indorsement to the movement, and as an incentive to young ladies to work for the cause, has offered as a prize to the young lady securing the greatest number of feet in the mile of pennies a free scholarship for one year in the college of music. This is offered to any young lady in the land
 The fall session of the Eighth District Agricultural school, located in this place, opened yesterday with a very f1attering attendance. The city school opened at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Corn Whistles

GRASSY VALLEY"-Unadulter- ated. Very old. No better Corn Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $4.00; 12 full quarts, $7.50.
 GRASSY VALLEY"-White, 100 proof, straight Corn Whiskey. We are the only distillers selling l00- proof corn at $2.50 per gallon, two gallons, SAYS, delivered. Shipments in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
 Blended Whistles "R. H. c. CLUB"-A perfect blend of old Kentucky Whiskies. It has that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
SPRAYED OR STOLEN

From East Thomas; one sor- rel horse. Five years old with a small white spot in face, small brand on shoulder. Req sonable reward if returned to AYNES-DONAHOO HORSE
 6 MULE co.
 Second Avenue and Twenty
 Seventh Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

BOttIed-in-B Bond Whistles
 Following brands bottled by the Government, whose stamp guarantees age, purity and strength.
 CONCORD PURE RYE, 100 proof, 6 full quarts, $5.50; l2 full quarts, $11.00.
 CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof, 6 full quarts, $5.50; ls full quarts. $l0.50.
 CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100 proof, 6 full quarts, $6.25; l2 full quarts, $12.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Mrs. Garvln Dies.

Huntsville, September 3-(Special. Mrs Artemesia Garvin 80 years old, mother o1 Postmaster Garvin at Madison, died yes terday after brief illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
LoRING SPRINGS, ne.tons
s-12-fri-wed-1y 1y

LOOKOUN MT. 2500 FIT. ALTITUDE Chalybeate. alum and freestone water. Fishing. hunting. swimming, boating. bowling. tennis. croquet, music, danc- lpg. Clubs and teachers special rates. CHAs, A. LORING Prop.
 6-24-su-wed-fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
WORM DAMAGES THE COTTON BOIL Some Believe It Is the Dreaded
 Mexican Weevil LUMBER TRADE IS BETTER Bank of Cuba Announces That 1t Will Assist Farmers Who Desire to
 Hold Cotton for Bet
 ter Prices.
LUMBER TRADE IS BETTER

Cuba, September 3.-(Special. )-Much
 consternation exists among the farmers and merchants here over the discovery
 of what appears to be the boil weevil in
 the cotton fields of Charles Woods and
 Thomas Jarman. The bolls are punctured
 on the side, and die in two or three days. On yesterday MT. Woods picked 20 bolls from one stalk that showed damage, and
 they were expressed last night by Dr.
 H. B. Ward to the New Orleans cotton
 exchange for exhibition in order that it
 can be determined whether it is the boil
 worm or the weevil.
 Arrangements are making to have Con
 gressman Hobson send an expert here to
 look into the situation, to see if it can be
 relieved The cotton, where affected, will
 almost be a total loss, as all the bols are punctured on the stalks that are af- fected.
 The trouble seems to be mostly with young cotton planted on the highly fer tilzed lands that were m truck Old cot | ton seems to withstand the ravages of the pest better than the young Cotton
 has been suffering greatly in this section for some days for want of rain. w. F. Stallworth reports that he Is of the opin- ion that his extra fine cotton is deterio-
 rating at the rate of about 10 per cent week, but he has missed the supposed boil weevil so far. To the south of this point generous rains have fallen and the crop continues fresh and green A re-
 markabe feature of this dry spell is that cotton has not suffered much where the land was sub-soiled. Several pro- gressive farmers have tried sub-soiling in
 limited way this season with excellent
 results.
 l The lumber situation has again slight l ly improved, J. w. Walker having re-
 sumed operations the past week on an or l der for hardwood. Numerous inquiries
 are out from the middle west, where the bulk of lumber goes from here, but mill
 men say that they are in no hurry to
 take on fresh business until prices are ! better
 Cotton is being ginned about as fast as last season, opening more prematurely due to the rust Farmers are showing no 1 disposition to market much at the price | prevailing this week, 812c being consid- 1 cred too low Quite a lot of it is being | hauled back home after it is ginned | Seed is selling at 20 cents per bushel, l which the farmers deem low in contrast l with the present price of oil. Not many will be moved at this price, The cashier | of the Bank of Cuba states that they are ] in position to extend the farmers as
 full accommodation. as last year on any
 cotton that they may desire to hold ? There does not appear to be any reason for forced liquidation of any loans se- cured by cotton as the reserve of the bank is in good shape, being somewhat in excess of 1907.
 The Cuba high school opened yesterday with full attendance. Professor Nose ley, who conducted the school so success fully last year, being in charge again. He has an excellent corps of teachers and everything looks good for another term.