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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
TRYING TO KILL
 COTTON DISEASE

Atlanta, September 2.-(Special.) )-As- sistant Entomologist A. c. Lewis is now on Buffers Island near Darien, in south Georgia, where he has gone to examine the various kinds of cotton planted on that island by the department of ento- mology with the view to stamping out the dread anthraxnose. which has ravaged the cotton crop of south Georgia, and which is likely to return this year.
 On this same island last year an en- tire crop of cotton was destroyed by this disease. State Entomologist Lewis, in an effort to stamp it out, has planted in the same field a dozen different sorts of cot ton in an effort to find the kind which resists the disease. It is believed that kind will be found which will prove eff fectual The anthraXnose disease has an- nually cost the planters of Georgia. es- pecially in south Georgia, where it is most prevalent, thousands of dollars, and a preventative would be Godsend. The disease is one which attaks the boil be- fore it opens and rots both the cotton and the cotton seed laying the field in waste
 With the present declining price of cot ton the planters of Georgia are in need of all possible from the cotton in order to equal the price paid in former years
 The cotton seed formerly thrown away have come to be a very substantial part of the crop. The cotton oil mills through out the state are Just beginning to run, and soon the seed will be sold to them for crushing. The cotton seed meal and hulls are sold back to the planter for cattle feed, while the oil is being used for cooking and continental purposes. The planters are urged to take the best pos sible care of their seed, see that they are kept dry and not allowed to heat in order to be more acceptable for crushing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
NEGRO MURDERER
 LANDED IN JAIL
PRESTON MINES WAS LIVING NEAR DADEViLLE AND DID TOO MUCH RRAGGlNG ABOUT CRIMES COMMITTED IN BIRMINGHAM.

Proverbial bragging qualities regard ing the crimes he has committed proved the downfall of another negro-Pres- ton Nines who killed a negro named Wiley during the first part of June, and made his escape.
 Mines killed Wiley because he had stolen some of Wileys belongings and Wiley wanted them returned. The ne- gro Wiley bore good reputation, while Mines had bad record The killing took place at night at Six teenth and Twelfth avenue, north.
 Succeeding in eluding the Birming ham officers Mines went in the direction of Dadeville, making a stop in the country about IF miles from that town. While there he read a Birmingham newspaper telling of the killing and clipping the story placed 1t in his pocket.
 He became popular among the ne- groes In that locality and soon became . member of the baseball team While on the ball field one day the clipping dropped out of his pocket and the other negroes grew inquisitive. Then he re- lated the story of the killing.
 This made a veritable idol out of him and he proceeded to lord it over the other negroes. He went a little bit too far, however, when he took an- other negros mule without asking the owner If he might, rode it into Dade- vile and then turned it loose. The angry owner went to Dadeville and told Mines history to the officers there, and Mines arrest fololwed.
 Deputy Sheriff Lee Higdon was sent to Dadeville and returned with the prisoner yesterday afternoon. The ne- gro professed great ignorance of city ways, showing fright at electric cars. The officers are sure he Is the righ negro, as he is a familiar character in police and sh eriff circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
WEST END TICKET
 NOW IN THE FIELD
MASS MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT TO RATlFY THE SO-CALLED "CIT- HENS TICKET" NOMINATED TUESDAY NIGHT.

A crowd of 125 persons attended the mass meeting of West End citizens op- posing the present administration held at the public school building there last night, the feature of which was the ratification of a ticket named on Tuesday night.
 With the naming of this ticket a unique situation arose. Under the new code names of candidates must be certified to before the mayor of the town within 20 days of the date set for the election. This fact was not discovered by the oppo- eition until Tuesday night, and then it was they began to hustle Hurriedly get ting together they drew up a ticket and then proceeded to the home of Mayor Sid- ney Norwood, pulled him out of bed and had him certify the ticket opposing him, this being done a few moments before the midnight hour. Tuesday was the last day this could be done.
 The ticket named by the opposition reads:
 G. P. Montgomery, mayor. For aldermen: First ward James Collins and H. Ven able; Second ward Samuel Gore and w. Ii. Makln, InlrQ ward, w. U. OdNlS anu C. Deramus; Fourth ward, c. c. Ellis, Jr., and L. S. Selman; Fifth ward, J. N. Curl; Sixth ward, j. McReynolds.
 The present mayor and board of al- dermen stand for he-election, the lineup being:
 Sidney Norwood, mayor. Aldermen: First ward, J. E. Burks and L. H. Salt CT; Second ward A. Mcleod and J. $. Coxe; Third ward T. s. Tate and M. c. Schoolar; Fourth ward, J. D. Rumph and M. A. Ozanne; Fifth ward, J. N. Curl; Sixth ward, B. S. Looney.
 The opposition styles itself the citizens ticket" and from the present outlook will put up strong fight. The meeting last night was presided over by G. P. Mont gomery who also made short address. pr. J. S. Osment also made a short talk, as did several others of the citizens party. One follower of the administration faction attempted to gain the floor, but was denied this right on the grounds that the meeting was of his opposing party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
GRAND ENCAMPMENT MEETS AT PULLMAN
DELEGATES MAKE PERSONAL IN. SPECTION OF WORK ON NEW ODD FELLOWS HOME AND ARE PLEASED WITH

Cullman, September 2.-(Special. 1.-The 6oth session of the grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows came 10 close here today. The two days session was attended by about 100 delegates and visitors.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Grand patriarch, F. F. Conway, Mobile; grand high priest, D. J. Deacy, Tuscaloosa; grand senior warden, c. W. Capps, Birmingham; grand scribe W. F. Mccartney, Anniston; grand treasurer E. Erswell, Birmingham; grand junior warden, E. F. Howard, Birming- ham; grand representative two years) s. J. Erkert, Birmingham. Appointive officers Grand marshal, E. w. Rolf. Mo- bile; deputy grand sentinel, T. R. Booth Girard
 The grand encampment appropriated S250 to the widows and orphans home now being erected at this place. The delegates visited the home in a body yesterday and all expressed themselves as being pleased with the progress that Is being made on the work. The ma terial and manner of construction are also approved. The building and grounds will be worth when the institution is completed between $SO,OO0 and S9O,0OO
 The board of trustees of the home is as follows: John Ellis, Anniston, chair man; L. N Buell., Brighton, secretary; R. E. Lee, Cullman; Thomas McNaron, Albertville John Woodrow, Birmingham MT. Woodrow is superintendent of con- struction.
 The session of the grand encampment was one of the most successful ever held. local committee entertainment had made elaborate plans for the affair and the delegates were well cared for during their stay in the city. George Stiefel- meyer was chairman of this committee, and looked personally after the enter tainment of the visiting Odd Fellows.
 The Odd Fellows Home Companion of Birmingham, of which I. w. Holt is ed- itor, made the official organ of the grand encampment. A copy will be sent to every subordinate lodge in this state All official communications will be pub lished in the paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
BAPTISTS ARE IN
 SESSION AT WILLIAM
COMMITTEE POINTS OUT THAT
 MORE CHURCHES ARE NEEDED
 IN THE DIsTRIcT-hoWARD Dl. vINITY STUDENTS COMMENDED.

Wylam, September 2.-(Special) )-The Birmingham District Baptist association met this morning at Wylam. The meet ing was called to order by the moderator P. c. Ratcliff. The Rev. o. P. Bentlav invoked the divine blessing on the ses sion.
 About 300 delegates are in attendance. while there are probably 1000 persons at tending the session. The regular routine as published a few days ago was taken up. Prof P. M. McNeil acted as secre- tary. The report of the committee on church extension revealed the fact that more churches were needed in the dis trict and pointed out that 1t was more important to have local churches than foreign missions. The committee com mended the divinity students of Howard college for their faithful service to the church.
 The Rev. s. O. T. Ray, missionary ot the Birmingham district, spoke on the importance of furthering the work of the association.
 MT. J. w. Minor, the Rev. Dr. Shelburne ana otHers Spohe on tne olSaiiizaton ol the church.
 The following are a few well known persons attending the meeting of the district Baptist convention
 Judge J. F. Stiles, Dr. A. P. Montague, president Howard college; the Rev. A. J. Dickinson Birmingham; w. H. West of Ensley, sHon. R. T. Mcleod and J. w. Minor of Ensley, W. B. Crumpton of Montgomery E. E. Wheeler of Birming- ham, Prof. R. G. Patrick of Judson col iege, Miss Maude Montague of East Lake, Miss Gladys Mckenzie of Pratt City Prof. F. M McNel of Pratt City and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
H20 SECOND AVENUE
LINERS DECLINE 70 TALK
 ABOUT CONVENTION WORK

men stood around on the sidewalk dur ing the whole of the day One of Char lies transfer wagons carried big load of meat and provisions out to a camp of the miners who have not yet SC, cured work yesterday afternoon.
 While there was some talk among cer- tain locals of an attempt at keeping up the strike independently, 1t is not be- lieved that this has anything to do with the deliberations of the meeting. The manner in which the strike was con ducted is said to have come in for some investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
TAFT LOSES HOLD
 ON KANSAS PARTY Democratic Sank Guarantee Is Favored By Republicans PROMISES NOT FULFILLED Republicans Promise to Break the Solid South This Year, Which
 Merely Causes Laugh Among
 the Democrats.
PROMISES NOT FULFILLED

Chicago, September 2-(Specia1. )-"In Kansas the republicans have turned to the national democracy for a platform, and there is no doubt in my mind that Bryan will get the electoral vote of the state,' said John E. Atwood, chairman of the speakers bureau at democratic national headquarters on his return to- day from a visit to the Sunlower state.
 'The big issue in Kansas this year" continued MT. Atwood land for that mat ter in all the surrounding states, is the plan of guaranteeing bank deposits. The republicans in their state party council declared almost unanimously in favor of the banking plank adopted by the demo- cratic national convention. Senator Long, who was present at this council in the capacity of MT. Taft's personal represen- tative, prayed a full night and day with the delegates for the purpose of having them ignore the democratic plan for the guaranteeing of deposits. In all of his appeals to his fellow republicans he said that an indorsement of the leading plank in the democratic national platform would be rightly construed throughout the country as a slap in the face at MT. Taft. Senator Long declared that Kan sas republicans could not afford to re- buke in this open way their candidate for the presidency. When a vote was finally reached, Senator Long was the only man in the council who opposed the indorse- ment and approval of the democratic banking plank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
BURNS KNOCKS
 OUT BILL LANG

Melbourne, September 2.-"Tommy Burns, the American heavyweight pugi- list, defeated "Bill' Lang of Victoria, in the sixth round of their fight here to- day.
 Lang was outgeneraled by Burns in the infghting and after the first two rounds the American had it all his own way. Honors were comparatively even in the first round and in the second Lang knocked Burns off his feet with a heavy swing.
 Burns came back in the third and put the Australian on the floor several times before the latter was counted out in the sixth.
 Squires has issued another challenge to Burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
aft Has a Hold.

This incident affords a complete dem onstration of the ineffective hold Judge Taft has upon the republicans in Kansas. It is of interest to recall that on the day following the action of the Kansas republicans MT. Taft gave out an inter- view at Hot Springs, in which he repeated without variation the arguments ad- vanced to Kansas republicans by Senator Long the day previous in opposition to the guaranteeing of bank deposits. This turndown of Mir Taft was a most com plete one It shows where the people of Kansas stand in this contest regardless of party. They understand this question and have expressed themselves regarding it with practical unanimity They know that Kansas republicans, while sincerely favoring the guaranteeing of bank de- posits, are helpless Their state platform has no force or effect with the party in a national way Their only hope is in the democratic party, which has declared in it's national platform for this principle of banking.
 onstrated the fact that the bankers are for the guaranteeing of bank deposits. Out of 137 bankers who were approached, IF declared for the democratic plan as against the republican remedy of postal savings banks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
Two Young People Drowned.

Tulsa, Okla, September 2.-While boat. ing last night on Orcutt lake, three miles from Tulsa, Frederick Cornelius of Mus kogee and his sweetheart, Miss Babbie Metcalf of Tulsa, were drowned. and James Lafferty and Frances Kemble had . narrow escape from drowning. The boat capsized and Lafferty swan ashore with Miss Kemble. He returned for Cor nelus and Miss Metcalf, but before he reached the spot where the boat capsized they had been drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03

The convention of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, held yesterday in Maccabees' hall, continued until o'clock and adjourned to o'clock this morning.
 Nothing whatever was given out rela- tive to the actions taken or the course to be pursued in the future. William R. Fairley, national board member, was in attendance at all the meetings, as were Vice President White and Secretary Ryan of the national organization.
 There seemed to be about 50 delegates, while crowds of negroes and a few white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
Breaking Solid South.

The talk of breaking the solid south which seems to be the most hopeful sign that comes from the various republican headquarters throughout the country from day to day, possesses an amusing side, according to R. E. Folk, state treas urer. who is a brother of Missouri's az gressve chief executive. Speaking of this phase of the campaign MT. Folk said to- day:
 Along about this stage of the campaign in every presidential contest republican politicians in the south bring glad tidings to the republican national committee to the effect that the solid south is going to be broken for the first time. This ele- ment in the southern political equation, which consists largely of federal office holders, is at work on schedule time this year. The object is the same as it was 20 years ago. They know they are talk ing solely for publication and their one hope is with the expectation of connect ing with the barrel of the republican na- tional committee. Liberal contributions from this source would not be spurned by the republicans of Georgia, Tennessee or North Carolina. That's why you hear so much about those states breaking into the republican column this year. Their claims about breaking the solid south, which have been unfolded with due regu larity at either Hot Springs, New York or Chicago republican headquarters will be frost-bitten long before November ar rives. Watch my prediction, the south is solidly and enthusiastically for Bryan, and will so declare itself in the electoral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
Parker Is Confident.


 Judge Alton B. Parker, who has been travelling through the western states since the democratic convention, said on his return that In his opinion, William Jen- nings Bryan will be the next President of the United States" The democratic presidential candidate of four years ago made something like a dozen speeches in Pacific coast states and everywhere he spoke he was greeted by tremendous au- diences. The speeches of Judge Parker for Bryan and Kern have been one of the features of the campaign.
 T have been travelling through the western states since the Denver conven- tion," was Judge Parker's observation, and I find the democrats well united, while nearly everywhere there are repub- lican fights which will mean democratic success. Information that have received makes the situation very hopeful in New York. Tammany is a unit for Bryan and I feel confident that he will carry the state. It seems to me that conditions are ripe for old-time democratic victory this year. The republican full dinner pail is empty, union labor Is with the demo- crats, and the conservative element will support il"
 There will be a hard fight in Califor- mia, but Bryan will surely have Oregon and Washington. The independence league founded by Hearst Is not making much headway out on the coast or elsewhere. The socialist ticket win get more votes in San Francisco than the independence league. In New York the democrats elected Hughes two years ago because they did not want Hearst This year 1t will be different"
 New York Situation. s
 The news that comes from New York is very encouraging to those on duty at democratic headquarters. A letter re- ceived this morning from Chairman Mack, who has been surveying the situation in the metropolis gives great hope of a democratic victory all along the line in New York state MT. Bryan's growing strength in New York was indicated in a letter from Walter Wellman to the Chi cago Record-Herald, a staunch repub- lican paper. MT Wellman said in his correspondence from New York: ''The truth is that the democratic national tick ct Is showing unexpected strength in this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-03
Trains DeIayed by Washouts.

Winnipeg, Man, September All night long trains were delayed by washouts from 100 to 200 miles east of here on the Canadian Pacific railroad. Five passen- ger trains were wrecked, but no one was seriously injured. The loss to the con- pany will be from $50O.OO0 to $75O 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-14

| You can get the very latest IN
hand bags at Reeds Bazaar.
Edward Bear went to Lawler
Monday. on business trip.
Mrs. S. f. Fraser is absent this
week at Ossian and Postville.
Buy your cloaks at Haugen's.
Their sales are starting out briskly.
-Nels Larson of Highlandville, was
business visitor in the city yes
terday.
Fred Mackenstadt left Monday
evening for a trip to South Dakota
points.
Roy Larsen of Minneapolis has
been down since Saturday. visiting his
parents.
-Haugen sells lots of dress goods.
There is reason for it. Prices ex-
tremely low.
"A company of ladies are enjoying
surprise on Mrs. George Schulze
this afternoon.
"A. E. Thune and son of High
landville, was DEBORAH business Wis.,
itor yesterday.
DIR. and Mrs. Whitbeck drove
down from Burr Oak yesterday, to
spend the day.
Mrs ]. q Tarvestad arrived Mon
day from Grinnell, Iowa, where Mr..
Tarvestad is located.
DIR. +. W. Daubney arrived home
on Saturday from his trip TO Dakota
and MINI esDta points.
Mrs. A. @. Hagemeier is ENJOYING
a visit from her niece. Mrs. W. P.
Raymond of Nashua. Iowa.
Mrs. H. Robinson went TO Gel
vein, Iowa, Tuesday for month S
visit with her sister-in-law.
AL. Conigisky and Leonard Lar
sen are touring Iowa and Illinois this
week with the formers aato.
DIR. B. Harmon was called to
Lansing Monday, to inspect ship
ment of cattle from Wisconsin.
The proclamation of the governor
and sheriff calling the election will
be found in full on the last page of
this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ward of Burr
Oak and Mrs. Clara Graham of Sioux
Falls, went to Arthur, Iowa, Tuesday
to visit relatives.
See our new Battenburg mater
ials. new belts new purses. Dew hair
puffs, new kid gloves, new golf gloves,
etc. X. l. Haugen.
The DEBORAH Merchants Band are
making preparations for big Hal
loween dance on the evening Of Oct.
30th. at Marsh's hall.
Rev Van Buren, will preach in the
NJ. E. church next Sunday morning.
Rev. Young the new pastor, will
arrive some day next week.
The ladies of the Monday Club
went to McGregor yesterday. where
they were delightfully."- entertained by
the ladies of the Tourist Club of that
city.
Mrs. II. p. Foley of Burr Oak
took the train here for st. Paul
Thursday, to attend the funeral of
John O'Brien, son of Thos. O'Brien a
former we'll known resident of this
city.
j. H. Kennedy has returned TO
DEBORAH from Clear Lake, where he
spent the summer. and will open a
shooting gallery in the Emil Rosen-
thai building west of the Central
Block.
Mrs. o. j. Weiser and Albert
Lewis. chauffer. arrived home Monday
afternoon from trip in their touring
car to Minneapolis. and other points,
Mr.. Weiser going to Chicago direct
from Minneapolis, after making the
trip MP with his family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-14

The latest in Alligator hand bags
at rock bottom prices. Reeds Bazaar.
X. 1. Haugen went to Chicago on
Monday evening, to take advantage
OF an opportunity to make large pur-
chase of dry goods. Mr.. Haugen keeps
his ear close to the ground at all times
of the year, and whenever there is
chance TO make an advantageous pur-
chase he does not miss it. His custo-
mers will receive the benefit of what.
ever advantages he secures in making
these purchases.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-14
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

Oct. 9-Concert. U. S. Kerr, Congre-
gational church.
Oct. 13-Republican meeting, High
landville, Hon. g. n. Haugen.
Oct. 14-Illumination, Luther College.
Oct. 14-Rooney's Boys at Congrega-
tional church.
Oct. 26-Republican meeting, Major
John f. Lacey, DEBORAH.
Nov. SELECTION Day.
Nov. 10.12-Catholic Fair.
Nov. 6-Thanksgiving Day.
Dec. 25-Christmas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-14

We have all styles and grades of
the latest back combs Reeds Bazaar.
George Kern departed today for
Darlington. N. ID. where he has ac-
cepted position as cashier of the
First National Bank. George is one
of the splendid Young men sent out
from Winneshiek county to occupy po-
sitions of prominence in the business
world, and he has a host Of friends
here who will wish him success. Dur
ing the association with the Winnie
shiek County Bank he has been a very
efficient and popular employee.