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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
COTTON CROP IS
 VERY PROMISING
FIRST OF STAPLE MAY REACH MARKET ABOUT SEPTEMBER 1. SAND MOUNTAIN GARDENERS REAP GOOD PROFITS.

Gadsden July 14.-(Special)- )-Reports from different sections of the county are to the effect that the cotton crop is well advanced and it is thought that the first of the crop will be on the market by the 1st of September. The conditions at present indicate at least an average crop. The Farmers union is making active efforts to have the crop held for a good price.
 Work on the High school building at Attalla will be begun at once. The site has been selected on the Stowers land. near the depot the money has all been secured, and all is in readiness for the work. The building will be done under the supervision of a committee which has been selected for this purpose, and not by contract. It is thought that d better building will thus be secured for the money. The building will be ready for occupancy this fall.
 The truck farmers of Sand mountain. around Albertville, have disposed of their potato crop, and most of them have realized from $150 to $200 per acre. This has proved to be so much better than cotton that many are plant ing a second crop. Many of the po- tatoes having been in the cyclone swept territory the early crop comes at a time when the money is sorely needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Cures Eczema Quickly flew Drug, Poslam, Now obtainabIe In
 Small Quantities.

Since its discovery one year ago, the new drug, poslafn, has successfully cured thousands of chronic cases of eczema and other distressing skin afflietions. Here- tofore poslam has been dispensed solely for the benefit of eczema patients in large jars sufficient for a months treat meht This was found to be an incon- verience to many thousands who use 't for minor skin troubles such as pimples, bladkheads, herpes, acne, sealy scalp, complexion blemishes, itching feet, piles, etc., which require but a small quantity to cure. To overcome this, and in re- sponse to urgent appeals, the dispensers of pcslam have been obliged to adopt, m addition to the regular $2 package, a spe- cial 6-cent size, which in future may be found on sale at Jacobs Pharmacy ana other leading drug stores in Birmingham, or may be ordered direct from the Elmer gency Laboratories, No. S2 West Twenty fifth street, New York city. In all ec- zema cases poslam stops itching with hrst application. and proceeds to heal immedl- ately; chronic cases being cured In two weeks In less serious skin troubles, re- suits are seen after an overnight appilca- tion.
 Sampes for experimental purposes may still be had free of charge, by wrlting to the laboratories for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
RAY SUICIDE IS
 VERY SAD AFFAIR
THE SWINGING BODY OF THE UNI FORTUNATE MAN IS FOUND IN ROOM BY MoTHER-FoLLoW FATHER AND BROTHER.

Florence, July H-(Speeial )-Fuller de- tails have been received from Rogers vile of the suicide which occurred there early Monday morning. when John Ray, aged 26 years, took his life by hanging at the home of his sister Mrs. Ed Hearn. It was the deed of an insane man, Ray having been mentally unbal- anced for some time past, but his condi- tion had undergone a change for the bet ter and he seemed on the road to re- covery.
 At an early hour Monday morning Mrs Ray, the mother of the unfortunate man, went to his door and knocked and re- ceiving no response attempted to open it. but the door was locked She then went to the window and a horrible spec tacle met her eyes. Her son was dang ling at the end of a rope. She raised the alarm and nelghbors soon had the door burst in and the young man cut down, but after breathing several times he expired.
 John Ray was the third suicide in his immediate family and his death extin- guishes the male line, his mother and two sisters being the only survivors. His father hanged himself several years ago and about two years ago his brother, William Ray, who though blind, was an accomplished musician, ended his life with a dose of carbolic acid.
 The Ray family is widely connected in Lauderdale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
TAX VALUATIONS
 ARE INCREASED
PERRY COUNTY WILL HAVE ABOUT $8OOo TO PUT IN PUBLIC ROAD FUND THIS YEAR-GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Marion, July 14.-(Special)- Board of County Commissioners is In session hearing complaints from those who pro test against the boards recent raise in the tax values of the county. As a whole the county taxes were increased about 30 per cent The amount of taxes to be re- alized from this source to be applied to the new road fund. It is approxImated that $S000 will be placed in this fund for the building and further improving of the public roads during this year.
 Perry county's financial condition s greatly improved as compared with July, 1907 Last year there were outstanding county warrants of the preferred class ex- ceed,ng 5000. Iil fact on October l this indebtedness had reached almost $7000. Today there is not an outstanding war rant unpaid and the county treasurer :iolds a balance of about $1200.
 The taxes of this county have increased nearly 100 per cent during the past F years and with the additional tax for road purposes now being added the tax rate will equal that of many industrial counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
WORK AND PLAY
 IN EDUCATION
Subject of pr. Schaeffer's Second Lee. ture at University Summer
 School

University, July 14.-(Special binder the tent yesterday afternoon Dr. Schaef- fer delivered the second of his series of lectures, his subject being, Work and Play in Education" In this talk The speaker emphasized the importance of making the school room a cheerful and pleasant place for the students To must be happy In the work. Dr. Schacf- fer also insisted on the point made Tn the forenoon lecture, that educa ton should teach people how to enjoy profit ably the hours free from work He closed with some inspiring remarks on the no- bility of the work which the teachers do.
 A strong and deeply interesting talk was that which Dr. Schaeffer delivered this morning on the theme of What the School Can Do to Aid the Peace Move ment" He said that since rulers are no longer willing to begin an unpopular war, the 3,500,000 teachers of the civilized world can make war impossible by teaching his- tory from a new point of view. The cap- tains of industry should be lauded above
 
 peace should receive more attention than battles by land and sea. The various kinds of war should be discussed. Wars for tribute, for booty. for the gratifica- tion of personal ambition and for tcrri- torial aggrandizement should not be glor- flied in any class room, nor in any speech on the Fourth of July, or Memorial Day. Mnra I1A C.. like the American revolution and for a war in the interest like the Spanish American war. But these should no long, CT receive the largest space in our text books. Equal attention should be given to the settlement of international dis putes by arbitration and to the beneficent results which have followed the limita- tion of armaments along our Canadian border. Since the first Hague conference more than 50 treaties have been made binding nations to settle their dispute es not by an appeal to arms, but by the peaceful method of international arbitra- ton.
 Messrs. J. D. Matlock and J. P. B. AL len, representing respectively the Amer iSoH Dooh SoiipdHy ana the Macmillan company have been at the university for the past day or two looking after the book exhibits of their houses at the summer school
 Members of the summer school student body and faculty have been taking ad- vantage of the moonlight prevailing re- gently Last night several parties were out on moonlight picnics in the beautiful woods on the university grounds.
 Owing to the fact that business de- mands his presence in Montgomery by the middle of the week, MT. Feagin of the state department of education, who was to have lectured throughout the week on the school laws of Alabama, is giving two hours per day to the subject instead of one He will conclude tomorrow morning.
 The last of the fine set of lectures pro- vided for the current session of the sum- mer school will be given Friday morning at 1O:SO. With this lecture work in the subjects required for the state examina- tion will be closed. and the remainder of the morning will be devoted to prepara- tions for the examinations which beein on the following day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
REVIEW OF THE WEEK.
Renewed Activity Shown In Real
 Estate Dealings.

Columbus, Ga, July 4.-(Special.) )-Tnc Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index will say tomorrow in it's regular weekly issue:
 'The rapid improvement in general business conditions is well illustrated by the renewed activity in real estate and the satisfactory sales of farm and tim Der lands that are now being made. Dur ing tie past week there have been several transactions of exceutional interest, among them the sale of 5250 acres of pine timber land near Pretoria, Ga. In Col quit county, Georgia, a big plantation was sold to a North Georgia investor fol $15000, and other $10000 farms also changed hands. A plantation in Lowndes county, Georgia, changed title but it took just $12OOO to effect the transfer. In Ma con, Ga, s10,OO0 real estate company was organized Town lots sold at un- usually attractive prices at Bessemer Ala, and Nashville Ga, had successful sale of lots.
 Mobile is in the limelight again this week, announcement being made that i'm ports and exports at that port for the year ending June 30 broke all records. The exports amounted to $27,95S,S55, net gain of $S, ASA, ,259 over the previous year. The ports commerce was with % for eign countries.
 During the week charter for the At Ianta and Northeastern Railroad com pany was applied for, and It is the pur- pose of the operators to build an electric line from Atlanta, Ga, to Cum- ming, Ga, a distance of 40 miles, Such road would get the Georgia capital in closer touch with the great stretch of mountain country that lies to its north east
 Application was made for charters for over 20 new corporations, whose minimum capital stock aggregates $600,000, and this shows that business enterprise in the two states continues to assert itself aggres- sively.
 stAmong the construction. and industrial items of special interest noted in The Index this week are: Apartment houses at Savannah, Atlanta and Montgomery; aud itorium at Montgomery, bank at Fiber ton, Ga; churches at Dawson and Quit man, Ga; lumber plants at Sylacauga and Florence, ginneries at Troy, Ala, Caldwell, Ga, Bridgeboro, Ga. Orchard Hill, Ga, Blakely, Ga, and Cartersville, Ga. machine shop, Birmingham; can neries, Gordo and Hartford fertilizer fac tory, Selma; lime and dolomite plant Ensley; wagon factory, Macon, Ga; warehouses. Atlanta, Ga., Richland, Ga., Milledgeville, Ga, and Whiteburg, Ga; school buildings in various cities and towns, plans for paving and sewers in several cities; city hall, Moultrie, Ga. hotel, Mobile; Masonic temple, Jasper; water works system, Tuscaloosa.
 ',rhe cheering news of resuming indus tries continues to come in, and in lumber mining building and metal working cir cles there is renewed activity and renewed confidence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Call Doctor
 When Sick
Give a Dose of Dr.. CaldweII's Syrup
 Pepsin While He Is Coming.

In serious illness it is best to call the family doctor at once; 1t is also well for mothers to know of simple, reliable home remedies that can be used effectively Tn case of emergency. When children are taken suddenly and violently i'll, or have an attack of fever, colds. croup, or any of the little ills, the first thing to do Is to get the bowels to move freely. Often the illness is brought on by bowel or stomach trouble, and the first question the doctor will ask Is about the bowels and what the child has been eating.
 Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is a most reliable remedy safe and pleasant to take; children like it, and it moves the bowels Tn an easy natural manner eimi- hating all the poisons from the system, sweetens the stomach, acts on the liver and aids digestion. It is sure and cer- tain in producing natural daily move ments in old and obstinate cases of con- stipation yet mild and safe for babies and delicate women. Mrs. H. H. Crea. Decatur, H., says Twelve years of use in my family has convinced me 1t is the best remedy for the many stomach trou- bles Of childhood" Drug stores sell it at BOG and s1 .00 per bottle.
 Pepsin Syrup Co.,, 326 Caldwell Bldg Monticello, H.. Is glad to send free sample to any one who has not used it and will give it a fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
REPUBLICANS ID
 MEET AT ENSLEY Will Ratify Presidential Nomi-
 nations of Party COM MERCIAL CLUB MEETS The Coming of Government Inspector Checks Purchasing Postoffice Site. Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETS

Ensley. July 14-(speeial)-The Repub- lican club of Beat 45 will meet at the city hall of Ensley in the courtroom Wednesday at o'clock p. m.
 The officers of the club are working up an interest In this meeting and expect a large attendance.
 Besides the proposed ratification eele- bration the matter of deciding whether or not the republicans will nominate can didates for beat officers will come up for disposal. constable and two jus tices of the peace are to be elected in November provided the inferior court is defeated at the election set for that pur- pose in October. If by this election in October the inferior court is established one judge instead of two justices Of the peace will be elected.
 Steel City Lodge, Knights of Pythias, met tonight and conferred the third rank. The meeting was well attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Personal and General.

Nelson Isbell, who has been with J. H. Sheldon for four years, has gone to Vicksburg to accept a position.
 The Ensley Highlands Methodist Sun day school will hold picnic at Huey Springs tomorrow. Their school is a branch of the First Methodist church. It has been organized only few months. but on last Sunday the attendance num- bered 75. A temporary building has been erected for this new mission school, and later on 1t is expected a more substantial building will be erected.
 The new pipe organ for the First Presbyterian church has arrived and will be installed ready for use by August l. The organ cost in the neghborhood of $250O of which Andrew Carnegie con- tributed half. It's is one of the finest makes After the organ Is installed an organ recital will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Commercial Club Meets.

The Commercial club met in regular session at o'clock this afternoon The meeting was well attended and consider able interest was manifested. The matter of postoffice site was mentioned put no action taken, the club now being in waiting for the government inspector to arrive So far only two sites were of fered for sale to the government.
 The committee on the Independence Day celebration made it's final report. which showed small deficit. Arrange ments were made to raise the money to cover the amount. The matter of estab- fishing branch of the Young Men s Christian association in this city was dis cussed and several committees were ap- pointed to take up the different details of the work.
 The matter of a public park was also discussed, and a committee will present the matter at the meeting of the City Council Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Pay Day at Steel Plant,

Today the employees of the furnace de- partment, and all the salaried men of the steel plant, recei-ed their monthly pay. For some of the men 1t was the first pay received for about four months, they being laid off during the recent close down of the mill. As result of pay day the merchants report an improvement in business. However, the retail business is not expected to become normal until after two or three pay days at the steel plant. On next Saturday the miners will receive their pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Gurley Troop Reunion.

Huntsville, July H.-(Special )-An an- bual event of more than passing interest to large number of Confederate veterans 1T. this section will take place at Gurley on July 15 and 16, when the Gurley troop ot Confederate cavalry wlll hold its re- union. Capt Frank Gurley, the brave leader of the troop has made it rule to entertain his old comrades every year by giving them a barbecue and keeping them with him at his home as long as they choose to remain. The old troopers come back from all points of the compass. some from points as far away as Texas and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
FOUND BUT ONE CURE FOR ECZEMA
Many Different Remedies and Even Hospital Failed Suffered 3 Years with Severe Itching, ScurH Skin-
 Could Hardly Stop Scratching.
THANKFUL FOR PERFECT
 RESULTS OF CUTICURA

About three years ago I was troub- led by severe itching and dry, scurfy skin on my ankles and feet. I could hardly keep from scratching. In a few days large red patches appeared and after that pimples formed. I went to the hospital, and the doctors pro- nounced it a very bad case of eczema. I went to the hospital two months and obtained very little relief, so I tried many different remedies for ct least ten months, but none seemed to cure me. They would relieve me for a week or two, then my skin would be full of pimples, the same as ever. Lately decided to try the Cuticura Remedies, and I am very thankful I did, for, after using the Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Oint- ment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills, was completely cured. hope that any one suffering as l did will try the Cuticura Remedies. Miss Teckla Pech: 1422 Fifth St.. Highlandtown. Md. Jan. IA, 19O8."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
7-12-2ot-su-wed
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE
Florence. AInbnm

A training school for teachers. Full corps of expert teachers. Courses in Pedagogy, Science, Liter ature, History, Mathematics, English. French, German, Latin, Manual Train ing, Music and Common School Branches
 Special attention given to the prepa- ration of teachers for the public schools. Graduates readily secure high salaries. rS Fall term will begin Thursday, Sept. 17th. Necessary expenses $135 to $50. Tuition free. Write for Catalogue to
 M. c. WILSON. President.
 6-29-12t Wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
ANNISTON PIPE PLANT
 RESUMES OPERATIONS

Anniston, July 14-(special) )-The blast of the big whistle at the plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company yesterday made announce ment of the starting up once more of that big industry. Since that time there has been great activity about the place. A full corps of men are at work, giving. the place it's erstwhile busy appearance. By tomorrow the machinery will be got
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Council To Meet.

The City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night. Outside of the public park proposition nothing of great importance is scheduled to come up. One alderman, although very much in favor of securing a public park, experienced the opinion that 1t would necesstate the issuance of bonds to secure the propos ed mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
ATHENS COLLEGE, Athen.,Ain

Governed by women for Girls and Women. On main line of L. & N. rail- road. half way between Birmingham and Nashville, in an ideal college town. No typhoid no malaria. Graduate nurse looks after the health of the girls. Twenty teachers and officers. Much stress placed on music. Full college courses in ancient and modern lan- guages, mathematics and science. Most moderate priced institution in the south, advantages offered considered
 All modern conveniences; beautiful campus basket ball, tennis and other forms of outdoor exercise.
 We also offer an excellent normal course, with practice teaching under the superintendence of an expert critic teacher Write for catalog.
 MARY NORMAN MOORE, President. Box 6S. o-2S-su-We -tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR.
Polk Burk Is Wounded By George
 Stevens.

Scottsboro, July 14-(Special. )-News
 hsa reached here from Francisco, a re-
 mote point in Paint Rock valley, in the
 extreme northern part of the county,
 that a shooting took place there Sun
 day between George Stevens and Polk 1 Burk, in which Stevens shot Burk win
 double-barrel shot gun, both loads i taking effect in Burks breast Tn
 wounds are thought to be fatal. Fur l ther details are not obtainable at this
 time. The men are white and Stevens
 has not been arrested.
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 erately warm, with ample sunshine Light 1 showers occurred on the 9th, 7th and 11th. W. L. Stuckey.
 Sumter, Sumterville: The first half of l the week was showery; fair weather pre- walled during the last half.-W. E. & E.. | 5. Godfrey
 Tallapoosa, Camp Hill: Fair weather
 prevailed, though a good rain was re-
 ceived during the early part of the week.
 About 60 per cent of the average sunshine l was received-C. F. Yauney. Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa: Showers were
 received on the 7th and 9th; otherwise. 1 the weather of the week was fair.-E. N. | C. Snow.
 Southern District. | Baldwin, Magnolia Springs: Some scat | tered showers were received in this sec- | tion, but the weather was generally warm ] and sultry. A good rain IS needed.-H. P. l krueger.
 I Barbour Eufaula: The highest temper | ature was 90 degrees, and the lowest 6S | degrees. Showers occurred on four days, I the total rainfall being 1.03 inches.-Dr l J. B. Whitlock.
 Clarke, Whatley: Good showers occur red Tn this section during the first three l days; the remainder of the week was fair,
 with plenty of sunshine.-J. A. Hill. l Coffee, Pink: Good rains fell here on | Monday and Thursday; fair weather pre- vailed on the other days of the week.-J. ] T. Dean.
 | Dale, Ozark: The highest temperature
 was 95 degrees, and the lowest 65 degrees. 1 Good showers were received on two days,
 ihe total rainfall being 0.72 inches.-Lucy l Sellers.
 l Geneva, Sellersville: Fair weather pre- vailed, though good showers were re- l ceived on the Sth and 9th.-B. A. McAliley. 1 Mobile, Mobile: The mean temperature,
 S2 degrees, was about degrees above normal. The highest temperature was | go degrees, and the lowest 72 degrees. Falr l weather prevailed, though some light | showers occurred. The total rainfall was
 0.2O inch. About 5S per cent of the aver
 age sunshine was received.-Wea Blu. l Ieau.
 Monroe, Manistee There were frequent | showers during the week, interspersed | with ample sunshine. The days were | warm.-Eugene Parvin. l Wilcox Alberta: Fair weather pre- vailed. A good rain is much needed h | this section.-N. l. Doak. | F. P. CHAFFEE. Section Director, Montgomery. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

ten into operation and it's whirr will make industrial music for that section of the city.
 The making of pipe will be begun to- morrow, as everything will have been gotten into perfect working condition by that time. The machinery has been thoroughly repaired and Is in perfect or der for business. In fact, the outlook is bright and everybody cheerful MT. Ross says that the plant is not only go- ing, but will keep at it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Alabama  c. H, M. A., I.D, September 1908 Location high
  foreign countries
 Mines Engineer (0 Electrical (4) Mechanical (5) Mealurgy, ( Pharmacy 35 professors machines in positions
  New building.
 History, Modern Language Course; English A French @ years); German e yea Astronomy Political Economy Physiology professors instructors Horticulture 22 instructors O Chemistry Ph O. @ 2year course G. 3year n Veterinary Medicine D. V. M dining hall also board in private families Tuition free address president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
HEAT WARTS RAILROAD
 OUT 0F SAFE POSITION

Anniston, July H-(Special.)-It is said that the heat caused such an exnansion in the ralls or the railroad tracks leading out from ohatchie to Morris mines yesterday as to throw them out of position to such oegree that an engineer refused to under take a trip over the road. The rails are being taken up today and put in position again.