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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
LAST LONG TRIP
 WILL BEGIN TODAY
THE STATE HIGH SCHOOL LOCAT- ING BOARD IS ON THE HOME STRETCH-THEY WILL TRAVEL BY HORSE AND BUGGY.

Montgomery, March 26-(Special )-The board will begin tomorrow the party go- ing to Thomaston, in Marengo county. The end of the visit will come at At more, Saturday. April I.
 This board is composed of the gov ernor the auditor and the superintend- ent of education. As a showing of the hard work entailed by the trips over the state the following itinerary in detail is given, 1t being noted that very much of the travelling is to be done by horse and buggy:
 Leave Montgomery Friday morning, March 27, and go to Selma. Leave Selma Friday afternoon at D. m., for Thomas ton. Have meeting at Thomaston Fri day night. March 27.
 Leave Thomaston early Saturday morn- ing and drive by private conveyance to Linden, arriving in time to hold meeting at Linden Saturday morning. Take din- ner at Linden.
 Leave Linden Saturday afternoon, March 2S, and go by private conveyance to Sweet water. Hold meeting at Sweetwater Sat urday night. Spend the night at Sweet water.
 Go by private conveyance from Sweet water to Mt Sterling some time Sunday and spend Sunday night at Mt Sterling. Hold meeting at Mt. Sterling Monday morning, March 20. Take early dinner at Mt. Sterling
 Leave Mt Sterling in time to drive to Pennington so as to hold meeting at Fen nington at p. m. Monday, March 3V. ba nipbt PpunlnRtOn,
 Leave Pennington early Tuesday morn ing, March 91, and drive to Yantley Tn time to hold meeting at Yantiey Iuesday morning. Take dinner at Yantley and drive to Butler Have meeting at Butter Tuesday night, March S1
 Leave Butler early Wednesday morning, April 1, and drive to Samuel in time to have meeting at Samuel in the morning. Take dinner at Samuel.
 Leave Samuel Wednesday afternoon and drive to Isney in time to have meeting ~ Isney at 3 D. m. Take early supper at Isney. ,o,
 Leave Isney immediately after supper and drive to Silas in time to hold inee''ns at Silas Wednesday night. April l,
 Leave Silas early Thursday mornlng' April g. and drive to Koenton in tune to have meeting at Koenton in the morning. Take dinner at koenton ,
 Drive from Koenton to a station on the T. & N. railroad called Miilry, SD aa .9 catch the 2:26 p. m. train at Miiiry anu ro T+o Chatham arriving at Chatham at 3.32 h. m. Thursday afternoon, April z. Have meeting at Chatham Thursday ait- ernoon and take supper at Chatham.
 Leave Chatham after supper Inursuag night. April ?. and drive to Frultdale anu spend the night at Fruitdale.
 Have meeting at Fruitdale Friday ,norning April 3, in time to catch the Sos a. m train for Vinegar Bend; ar irving at Vinegar Bend at los4. Have meeting at Vinegar Bend friuas z'ao :, .,non and leave Vinegar Bend at 7:oS p. m, and go to Mobile. arriving at D. m.
 Leave Mobile Saturday April at l;4V a m. and arrive at Atmore at o.io d. ni' Have meeting at Atmore Sa,uroas ing and take dinner at Atmore
 Leave Atmore at 1:2O p. m saturoas' Anril and arrive Montgomery D.. n'' Saturday, April 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
GOVERNOR NAMES
 BOARD OF CONTROL
NUMBER OF CHANGES ARE MADE IN OFFICERS OF THE NINE DIS TRIcT AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS OF THE STATE.

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special.) 1.-The boards of control of the nine district agri- cultural schools have been appointed by the governor. There are two for each, the governor, state superintendent of edu- cation and the commissioner of agricul- ture being a majority for every one of them. The list, as named, shows a num- Der of changes. It is as follows:
 First District-B. H. Warren and J. 5. Williams, Jackson. They succeed C.. F. Powe and S. A. Adams.
 Second District-W. c. Crumpton. Ever green, and Henry Crenshaw, Manning lam, the latter succeeding c. P. Dem .ng.
 Third District-M. V. Capps, Abbeville. snd George H. Malone, Dothan, the lat ter succeeding N. B. Crawford.
 Fourth District-W. A. Scarborough, choccolocco, and J. M. Thornton. Talla- dega. succeeding c. A. Hill and J. c. Williams.
 Fifth District-M. Hohenberg, We tumpka, and J! M. Kentkins, Wetumpka, both reappointed.
 Sixth District-W. R. White, Hamilton, succeeding w. H. Carpenter, Hamilton. J.. Il. Johnston of Hamilton holds on under the law till his successor is appointed.
 Seventh District-W. w. Haralson, Ft. Payne and s. w. Riddle, Albertville, both reappointed.
 Eighth District-N. M. Rowe, Triana, and Dr, Theodore Westmoreland, hold till tneir successors are appointed
 Ninth District-Frank Willis Barnett, Birmingham, and John r. Wilson, One onta, succeeding A. F. Fields and J. L. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
EXAMINATION FOR
 ENSLEY CARRIERS Sons of Veterans To Organize
 Friday Night
WOODMEN LODGE REVIVED
Number of Horses and Mules Stolen In Vicinity of Ensley-Personai and General News of the
 Steel City.

Ensley, March 26.-(special)-A com- ;etitive examination under the rules of the United States civil service commis- sion for the position of clerk carrier iu the Ensley postoffice will be held April 22, 1908, commencing at g o'clock a. m.
 Applications for this examination must be made on the prescribed form, whica with the necessary instructions may be obtained from the commissions local rep resentative, Archie Mays, at the Ensley rostoffice.
 All persons wishing to take this examl nation should secure blanks and fill them out at once in order to allow time for any necessary correction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
RANGE FINDING
 IMPLEMENTS LOST
ONLY SET OWNED BY THE NAVY DEPARTMENT SINKS IN 35 FEET OF WATER WHEN THE DERRICK BREAkS-vALUE $1o,ooo.

Montgomery, March 26.-A special to the Advertiser from Pensacola, Fla, says:
 Range-findng implements for the searchlights and other apparatus belong ing to the coast artillery department, dropped into the bay this afternoon when an immense box, containing all of the equipment was being lifted from barge to the wharf.
 The instruments are valued at over $10,0O0 and are the only set owned by the department.
 The instruments were sent here some weeks ago to be tested at the local forti- fications and after this work the depart ment ordered all of them packed and shipped to San Francisco, where they were to be used upon the arrival of the big fleet of Admiral Evans there.
 This afternoon when being hoisted the derrick broke and the box fell into the water about 35 feet in depth The in struments have not yet been ecovered and it is feared they have been prac- tically ruined by the salt water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
ELkS ELECT OFFICERS.
Anniston Fans May Organize Baseball
 Association.

Anniston, March 26-(Special.)-At the meeting of Anniston lodge of Elks, No. 1S9, Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. Bryant Shelnutt, exalted ruler; J. A. Colwell, esteemed leading knight; w. A. Rose, esteemed loyal knight; A. J. Bat tie, esteemed featuring knight; M E. Doering, treasurer; J. M. Slattery, secre- tary; M. J. Williams, tiler; Joseph Saks, trustee fo- three years. F. L. Blackmon was elected representative to the grand lodge and c. H. Tomlinson. was named as alternate.
 In the parlors of the Alabama hotel Friday evening at o'clock the baseball fans of Anniston will meet for the pur- pose of adopting definite plans looking to the organization of a baseball associa- tion for the Model City for the ensuing season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Julius E. Hine Dies.

Athens, March 27.-(Special)-Jules F. Hine, aged 70 years, one of the oldest and best known men of this county died at the home of his brother, Thomas E. Hine, yesterday afternoon after short illness. He was stricken Saturday aft ernoon. with paralysis and never regained consciousness. He was the eldest child of the late James Hine and was a mem- Der of one of the oldest and best known families in the state. He was member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and a loyal churchman. His remains were buried this afternoon at Nebo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
MRS. LUDWIG DIES.
Was Mother of Arkansas Secretary of
 State.

Decatur, March -(Special.)-Mrs. M. E. Ludwig died this morning at her home on Railroad street after an illness of sev- eral days. Mrs. Ludwig was about 55 years of age and had resided in Decatur the greater part of her life. Her son. O.. P. Ludwig. who is secretary of state of Arkansas, arrived here last night. MT. Ludwig was born and reared in Decatur, but has made his home in Arkansas for a number of years. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but 1t will likely take place tomorrow after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
ARE EAGER
 FUR GOOD ROADS Scramble Is..0n Fer the Sam
 pie Mile CHARLES MORRISON FINED With Paul West He Is Charged With conspirlng To Defraud Alabama Great Southern Railroad at Gadsden.
CHARLES MORRISON FINED

Gadsden, March 26.-tSpecial.) )-The interest that is felt in the good roads movement in this county is evidenced by the fact that as soon as 1t was an- nounced that sample road was to be built there were at once dozens of ap- plications to have the road built in some particular section. The enthus- iasm is such that there is little doubt that an election for bond issue will carry by a good majority if in fact there is any real opposition against it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
COMMENCEMENT AT LINDEN. City Graded Schools Prosper Under
 Superintendent A. F. Jackson.

Linden, March 26.-(Special 1.-The com mencement exercises in the city graded schools will be held May r. 20, 21 and 22. The Rev. Frank Seay will preach the commencement sermon. Dr. Robert J. Patrick will deliver a literary address on Thursday evening" May 2.
 Under the superintendence of Jrof. A. F. Jackson the graded schools have been constantly growing and are in a flourish ing condition.
 Linden is making strong pull for the location of the county high school The state locating board will be here to in spect local conditions next Saturday and will receive a warm welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Camp Bob Mckinley To Meet.

Camp Bob Mckinley will hold reg ular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 O clock, at which time business of import ance will come before the camp. Steps will be taken for taking care of visit ing veterans attending the reunion in June. The annual election of officers will also come up. A full attendance is de- sired and all visiting comrades will be welcomed. S. T. Burnett, commander; R. N. Mckinley, adjutants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
STRICKEN AT PRAYER.
Mrs Alice Hammond Hurter Dies Sud
 denly at Montgomery.

Montgomery. March 26.-stricken today while at prayer in St. Johns Eplscopai church. where she had worshiped many years, Mrs. Alice Hammond Hurter' one of the wealthiest women in Montgomery died few hours later at her home Mrs
 Hurter was the widow of John [. Hur- ter many years prominently identined with cotton congresses in Alabama. She was GA years old and native or MO-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Poor Pussy

The great fortunes and the greatenterprises ofthis country result largely from the dis coveries of certain nameless men. They have been the cats paws which other men, with less brains, but more shrewdness, have used to get the chestnuts from the fire.
 If you read "The Man Be- hind the Millionaire" by Henry M. Hyde, in this weeks issue of THE SATUR- DAY EVENING PosT. you will learn good many obscure facts about American indus trial history. The names won't be familiar to you, but you will easily comprehend the men for whom they pulled the chestnuts from the fire.
 This and a good deal more in this weeks issue of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Park Theatre Leased.

Decatur, March. 26.-(special)-The North Alabama Traction company has just leased the summer theatre at Oak land park, New Decatur, to W. W. Sor- Der and H. B. Cagle, both of New Deca- tur. This theatre will be known as "Oak- land Park Casino" w. H. Sorber will be the manager and H. B. Cagle secretary and treasurer, and will open. about May 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
charoed With Murder.

Lexington. Ky, March @'-on warrant sworn out by hatheri"e Hedges widow of Hiram Hedges, who was shot last Friday night by night riders. Butler Mechanism, Jr., and An drew Tanning, two prominent farmers of Nicholas county, were arrested to- day. charged with the murder of Hiram +, ed1es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Runaway Marriaae.

Tuscumbia, March 26.-(Special )--Miss zella Troxwell, a popular young lady of this city, and Stonewall Smith of Stew enson were married at 2 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Sam Keith, Judge Oscar G. Simp son officiating. The marriage was run away affair, the parents of the young lady e,,jecting to her marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Farmer, Union Officers.

Tuscumbia. March 26-(Special.) .)-The Colbert County Farmers Union Ware house company yesterday reelected the following officers for the current year; P. H. Ligon, president; Fred Streit, vice president; R. L. Thomasson, secretaiy y and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Carnival In Paris.

Paris March oe.-Favored by fine spring weather the traditional mi-careme carni- val, with it's attending parades, passed off tonight with great success. Merry makers thronged the boulevards, throwing confetti until long past midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Will Organize Friday Night.

A local camp of the Sons of Confeder- ate Veterans will be organized Friday night. The committee on membership has secured a long list of applications and has succeeded in arousing quite degree of enthusiasm. The old veterans will meet jointly with the Sons; also Stonewall chapter, Daughters of the Colt federacy. Quite an interesting programme has been arranged, including several Trominent speakers from Birmingham. All sons of veterans are urged to attend this meeting, whether they have beea interviewed by the committee or not. Ths ladies will serve light refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
Personal and General.

The Thread of the Story club met this afternoon with Mrs. Roddie Morrison at her home, Palmer terrace. The house was prettily decorated and very pleas ant evening was spent. Mrs. Alex Voss was reader and performed her duty in d most pleasing manner. An elegant re- past was served in very dainty man. Ter. After the reading the guests ad- Journed to the dining room, where tea and cake sandwiches were served. Mrs. Morrison, who is one of Ensleys most ropular young matrons. proved charm ing hostess. The beautiful weather brought out a full attendance, nearly every member of the club being present. The guests of the club were Mrs. Lewis Minor Mrs. Norman Morrison, Mrs. R. E. Chadwick, Mrs. B. B. Glasgow, Mrs. J. B. Curry and J. E. Winning.
 The local lodge of the Woodmen of the World was revived this evening and starts out again with prospects of very bright future. The lodge suspended meet ing some months past. It has been re- vived however, not only by its own members, but by the enrolment of new members, including many of Ensley' s most prominent citizens.
 Quite number of horses and mules have either strayed away or been stolen from Ensley, aLd in some cases notwith- standing vigorous search, no trace of them has been found. The latest victim is Bert Burgin, who has lost or had stolen a fine Dlooded horse valued at several hundred dollars. MT. Burgin has practically searched the county, but with out success.
 MT. and Mrs. Major Dodge are enter taining MT. and Mrs. Frank Cannon and MT. Heller, of Cleveland, o. MT. Hellec is an official of the Pennsylvania rail- road.
 The ladies of the Baptist church have arranged to give church social at the pastors home Friday evening from 8 to Il o'clock. Refreshments will be served and other features have been arranged to make the evening a pleasant one for all who attend. No admission will be charged, but a free-wll offering will D taken for the benefit of the pastors home fund.
 The foundry of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has just com rleted an unusually large casting to be used in the steel plant. The casting is IA feet deep, 27 feet in diameter and S4 feet in circumference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

M. M. Strawn, a prominent farmer and mill operator of near Boaz, died at his home yesterday MT. Strawn was about 50 years old and one of the most highly respected residents of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27
county.

Harry Disque son of Judge Disdue, who was recently appointed as cadet to the naval academy at Annapolis, left today for that city. He will at once take up the work of preparing for the examination to be held in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

The Western Union Telegraph com pany Is refusing to pay its license tax in this city and will probably contest the matter in the courts. It is claimed by the company that the license is burdensome and out of proportion to the business done in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

What is $7.S9 next week only?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

The wedding of Miss Edith Hoi- comb, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Holcomb, and MT. John J. Cathey took place yesterday morning at Il o'clock at the home of the bride; Rev. J. G. Dickinson officiating. The wedding was a quiet home affair and besides the relatives only a few invited friends were present. There were no attend ants.
 The groom is well known in Bir- mingham and his many friends there will be glad to know that his bride is one of this city's fairest daughters and in every way worthy to be the helpmeet of the man of her choice. After the wedding the newly welded couple left at once for New Orleans where they will spend the honeymoon On their return they will take up their residence in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

The jury in the case of the state against Charles Morrison, one of the young men charged with buncoing the Alabama Great Southern railroad with claim for lost baggage which was never delivered to the railroad returned verdict this morning finding the de- fendant guilty and making his pun ishment a fine of $100. Paul West. h is partner in the crime, Is no won trial for the same offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-27

The board of education last night made arrangements for the commence ment exercises to be held on the 18th of May. A speaker will be secured for the occasion and full programme ar ranged. There will be Il graduats ss this year. The people of this city arc very proud of their excellent school system and much public interest is al- ways manifested in the annual gradu- ation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-15

White Pine county. attractive in
the early days Of the state to those
seeking fortune from it's great min
eral resources, will, II indications at
this time count for aught, prove more
attractive to miner and investor dur
ing the next few years than ever be-
fore, Notwithstanding the opening of
Robinson district with its world beat
inc copper resources In the meantime.
There is vast area in this county
that It has been difficult to reach and
a still greater area that has had prac-
tically no prospecting. That which
White Pine holds In reserve in gold
and silver for future development is
without doubt vastly greater than
anything 1t has shown to date.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-15
FENCE POST TREATMENT
MAKING WOOD DURABLE

a saving, with interest at 6 per cent.
of cents per post yearly. More i'm
portant than the saving, however, is
the fact that through preservative
treatment other woods are fitted TO
take the place of cedar, of which the
supply is rapidly becoming exhaust
ed. a detailed description of expert
ments in preserving fence posts, to-
gether with practical suggestions for
treating them on commercial scale.
are contained in circular 1T of the
forest service. This publication can
be obtained upon application To the
forester at Washington.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-15

It has been officially announced
that Greene cananea will not re-entar
the producing list until copper reach
es IL cents. This means continued
Inactivity on the bart of all the high
cost camps for a similar period. 1t
would seem that with this district
coming In with bw cost copper and
with Utah and ther low cost pro-
dhcers In action, the high cost prop
critics are likelyto remain idle for
some time. VIII Greene Cananea 1t
Is matter Of spnding money made
available some line ago for a new,
large tonnage smlter which will en-
able decided rebellion in costs and
the carrying out of various other
plans made for economies in opera
uon. With not few of the Others
like curtailmennpf cost are possible
10 the end that ley will be able to
produce proftahl1 with copper under
,he hgnre they low look upon as
necessary With the best they can
do. however. none of them can come
"auer the costs d this district.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-15

The forest service has just issued
the following interesting bulletin;
Fence posts of many kinds of cheap
woods which ordinarily would soon
decay if set in the ground can be
made to last for 30 years by sim
pIe treatment with creosote. Most
of the so-called inferior woods are
we'll adapted to the treatment, and
this is especially true OF cottonwood,
aspen, willow. sycamore, low grade
pines and some of the gums. When
properly treated, these woods outlast
untreated cedar and oak, which are
becoming too scarce and too much
in demand for other uses to allow
of their meeting the demand for fence
posts.
Impregnation with creosote has
been greatly eheapened by the intro
duction of the open tank, which
can be installed at cost OF from
$50 to $45, or much less If an old
boiler is used. A tank with a bottom
- SQUARE feet in area will suffice
for treating 40 or so inch posts a
day. or double this number when two
rms per day can be made. The abb
sorption of creosote per post is about
as follows: Eucalyptus. one tenth
gallon willow, two-tenths gallon;
sassafras. ash, hickory, red oak, wa
ter oak, elm. maple, four-tenths gal
Ion; Douglas fir, quaking aspen, and
black walnut, six-tenths gallon; syca-
more, cottonwood, and lodgepole
nine. seven-tenths gallon. The price
Of creosote is about 10 cents per gal
lon in the east and middle west 10
cents per gallon on the Pacific coast
and ~ cents per gallon in the Rocky
states. The cost of treating
a post will therefore vary from 70
Is cents. Properly treated, IL shoulu
give service for at least 20 years
Experiments of the forest service
show that with preventative treat
ment the durability of lodgepole pine
in Idaho is increased 16 years. Inc
cost of creosote is therefore relative
ly high, yet by treating posts there is
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-15
THE BETTER WAY.

} ..Unquestionably we have had
, what looked like n panic. EE-
, eryone Is shouting, return yonr .
; money to the banks. and pros
= perity will go ON as il nothing
. had happened Well and good,
. but-there is a brisker, n bet
. ter, n butler way TO stay the
> retreat of prosperity before II
. becomes panic stricken ront.
. Let every businessman advertise
. for the next 90 days as he never
. advertised before-two, three.
. five fold-and force the hoard
. ed money into circulation by the
. most direct route, the most tell
. ing method. Compel the hoard
. err, by advertising the merits of
. your goods, to let go his hoard
. ings i'm exchange for the scduc-
. tive attractions and the homely
. necessities of daily life"
. Robert Frothingham, in San
. Francisco Call.