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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

practically made and a fine crop. Cotton is Tn very good condition. Little too much rain TOW. The outlook is for an aver age crop.
 Montgomery County, c. L. Gay1Condi- tlons are extremely spotted on ac- count of no general rains. Favored spots in this respect both corn and cotton are good We are now in the critical stage of the season for cotton, and I note some rust appearing, also a good deal of she'd ding of forms. As a rule. however both crops are good.
 Perry County. w. H. Tayloe-Cotton so per cent; corn 60 per cent. All other crops excellent.
 Pike County. J. F. Wood-Corn is prac- tically made. fair crops. some fine and some vecy FOOT. Cotton is doing fine ex- cept in the dry district weed small, fruiting good. 5.e..-
 Randolph County. J. H. Dunn-M My best judgment for the average cctton is 75 per cent; corn s5 per cent. Russell County. H. T. Benton-The corn crop was considerably damaged by dry weather: much of the early corn prom sed failure for some time, but the rains have greatly benefited it, and we will get about two-thirds of an average crop Cotton is as good as 1t could be up to this time. If we get two or three
  the best cotton crop for a number. of years Needing rain now.
 St. Clair County. w. F. Foreman-Tak- ing the county all over. corn and crop an average. Drouth spotted in this county.
 Shelby County, Hosea Pearson-Crop conditions. general average for this sec ton of Shelby county, as follows: Corn go per cent; cotton S5 per cent.
 Sumter County, W. K. Pickens-Ten days ago the promise of a large crop of cotton was as good as one could wish. Since that time it has rained every day. Some of the river lands are under water; shedding has commenced in every quar- ter, and the prospect at this time is gloomy. Corn crop is very spotted: in the low lands where it is worked we'll it Is good; upands suffered for rain and the crop cut off. The promise Is now that we will not make enough to do the county. and will have to pay high prices another year.
 Tuscaloosa County. F. s. Moody-At this time the cotton crop looks we'll though a little late. Its general eondi- tion is probably above the average Corn crop is also above the average.
 Walker County, Long & Richardson Every indcatio for a maximum crop.
 
 For best aover.ising cuts tr- -he C,ui- A~~Sfryn' rilding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Servant Girl In Jail,

Mrs. Laura Swicegood, who lives at 222S Carolina avenue, missed s7 from her dresser drawer yesterday afternoon, where she had placed it just before leav ing for Birmingham. When she returned and found the money gone she imne- diately suspected her servant girl but who when arrested by Deputy Bob Jones strenuously denied her guilt. After going through a sweat in Justice Laniers of- flee before Chief Deputy George Jones, she finally acknowledged having taken the money. saying she had turned it over to one John Henry Willis, negro boy.
 The boy was located and though he denied knowing anything about the mat ter he could not give a satisfactory &C., count of $4. 30 that was found in his pock- cts, and he was held on the charge of receiving stolen goods. Gussie Townes, the negro woman, was charged with grand larceny from dwelling house.
 In default of bond they were sent to the county jail, to await a preliminary hearing before Justice Lanier August 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
OLD CLAIMS REVIVED.
Creditors May Get Debts Over 30
 Years Old.

Florence. August 9.-(Special. .)-Aft- CT slumbering over 31 years the claims of creditors against McAlister & Irvine of Florence, who were adjudged bankrupt in March, 1877, are about to be revived according to a legal "notica 9 to creditors appearing in a local paper. The notice is issued by the United States court at Huntsville, and sets forth that there are now funds in the First National bank at Huntsville 70 the credit of Lionel w. Day, assignee in bankruptcy of McAlister & Irvine. A list of about 150 creditors is pub lished, including firms and individua I in Memphis, Louisville, Nashville, Mont : gomery and Birmingham, many of whom are long since dissolved or de- ceased. Creditors whose claims were proven in 1S77-7S are ordered to again file proof of their claims with the referee of the Huntsville court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

cotton is good. Large per cent of low lands too wet to plant, which will make corn crop short.
 Greene County, G. H. David-Cotton is in healthy condition, fruiting well. but will soon be injured by excessive mois- ture. Some of the early cotton begin ming to open Old corn is short, late corn badly injured from too much mois- ture in low lands.
 Hale County. J. B. Stickney-Corn good, about 95 per cent; cotton fair, about SC per cent.
 Houston County, B. A. Forrester-Con- ditions of crops not as good as 1907. Cot ton in some sections better than last year. Summing up all crops, nearly an average.
 Lauderdale County II. A. Killen-Corn 60 per cent; cotton 75 per cent. Corn is good where worked, but the weeds got the better of it in the spring Cotton has plenty of weed but about three weeks late. Some shedding, but not general. 4>eed rain in some parts of the county.
 Lawrence County, Jourd White-Corn and cotton in the upper valley Is very fine. about an average. Peas and grasses good In lower valley not SC pl omising, caused by too much rain in some localities and not enough in others.
 
 ten crop in Lee county very spotted. Rains have been very partial. In the rainy streakS both are good, but in dry very poor, and especially corn. Other crops in sinnilar condition
 Limestone County, w. N. Hayes-Cot- ton in my section good, 9S to 100 per cent. Corn not more than 60 per cent of an average
 Lowndes County, E. F. Goldsmith-One- third crop; March and April planting, which escaped wash-up and hall, 50 per cent; two-thirds May and June replapt- ing about 50 per cent. Average condition 61 2-3 per cent. Generally clean. Having too much rain. All young cotton going too much to weed. Corn good. These rains helping late corn.
 Macon County, c. w. Hare-Cotton is taking on fruit very satisfactorily, and with three weeks more of favorable weather will give us fine crops. Old corn Is not good, but young corn good.
 Madison County, N. M. Rowe-Cotton is 10 days late well worked in most sec tions. Half of crop poor stands. With favorable conditions from now on we can make a fair crop, but under no circum- stances a bumper" crop. Average corn crop good Cotton S5 per cent; corn 90 per cent.
 Marengo county, IS. l.. Garper-EAcess rain has set cotton back. The crop Is all late. Where worked in time is good. The size Is slightly below normal. Corn Is very spotted, most old corn inferior. Young corn promises better results We need dry weather.
 Marion County, c. E. Mitchell-Crops in Marion county are good, especially corn and cotton at this time. Full so per cent of full crop is indicated, and perhaps higher average will be reached. Corn was injured some by dry weather last month
 Monroe County, J. K. Kyser-Corn 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
DISTRICT KNIGHTS MEET.
interesting Services Are Held at Tus
 cunbia.

Tuscumbia, August 9.-(Special.)-- The district convention of the Knigh ts and Friday, adjourned after an inter esting business session, to meet in Athens the third week in January next. The convention was eminently success ful and the large number of visiting knights returned to their homes strenrthened in the principles of the order. especially that of brothely love and good feeling. The climax was the initiation. which took place in Pythian hall following the public reception at Deshler institute. the Florence degrec team comforting the title of knighc hood upon w. F. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Personal and General.

Mrs. Rosa Marks of Montgomery is visiting her son, A. Leo Marks, the pop ular attache of the local postoffice.
 The Jonesboro Baptist church has just been newly equipped with 226 opera chairs. Quiet still reigns in the Blue Creek regions.
 J. D. O'Gara has just returned from weeks visit to the mines of the Eu- reka Mining and Development company at Russellville.
 Detectives Patton and Coins arrested two negroes, Forrest Waller and Sol Sherrod, this afternoon, charged with vio- lating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Luceum Benefit Course.

Decatur August 9.-tSpecial. )-The e members of Joe Wheeler chapter, Daughters of the Confectionery, have contracted with a lyceum bureau or Atlanta for three attractions, including musicals and lectures. here this win ter. The money raised in this way will be used in the erection of a monument in the Decatur city cemetery to the memory of the Confederate dead who lie sleeping there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
New Board of Education.

Decatur, August 9.-(Special.) )-The county school trustees met at tn 3 ernoon and elected new county board of education as follows: District No. ], Jeff Davis, Trinity; district No. 2, H. c. Gibson, Somerville; district No. 3, H. l.. Crosbey, Danvlle; district No. 4, J. C. GurIey. Hartselle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Charged With Cutting Wife.

Robert Jackson a negro. was arrested last night about 12 o'clock by Detectives Patton and Going charged with assault with a weapon. He and his wife were in a dispute, and he is said to have proceeded to carve her with knife. She was not badly cut, however. Jackson made the required bond and will appear before Mayor Rusn tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
w. D. Taylor Called To Minnesota.

Dr. w. D. Taylor received a telegram at 5:3O this afternoon advising him that his brother, L. B. Taylor, was dangerous ly ill in a hospital in St. Paul. Minn. He left over the Louisville and Nash vile tonight at 9:30 o'clock, and will ar rive in St. Paul Tuesday morning. His brothers home Is In Saltwater, Minn.. but he had gone to an infirmary in St. Paul suffering from a severe case of diabetes. Although the message stated that his brother was in dying condition it is hoped by the doctors many friends that change for the better will occur while he is en route to his brother s bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Entertainment Free To Public.

The ladies of the Civic Improvement society are planning an entertainment to be given next Tuesday night at the City park. At a meeting of the club last Friday afternoon committees were ap pointed to arrange a musical programme and prepare refreshments. The entire entertainment will be free and pleasant evening is in store for all who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
New Board of Education.

Ashville, August 9-tSpecial) )-The county school trustees yesterday electe ! the following new board of education for the county: Prof. P. B. Maynor Eliiah Turner J. w. Moon and N. B. Sprodley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
Boiler ExpIodes.

Decatur, August 9.-(Special.)- mammoth boiler at the Decatur Ice company's plant exploded yesterday No one was injured, but the plant will be shut down several days for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
SOMETHING NEW FOR THE
 GOOD OF ENSLEY!

Under the new management of the well known ARCADE MARKET we will put in full line of Fresh Meats. and will sell it at the same cut prices as we do our Fruits and Produce. Just trv us and be convinced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
SPECIAL SERVICES
 BY PRESBYTERIANS
CHURCH CROWDED LAST NIGHT. MUCH REGRET FELT IN ENSLEY OVER MAJOR DoDeE's INJURY. OTHER EnSLEY NEWS.

Ensley, August 9.-(Special)-A large congregation attended services at the First Presbyterian church tonight, every seat in the edifice being filled. The pas tor. the Rev. H. c. Kegley, preached an eloquent sermon. The new pipe organ was used at this service. The new organ is a fine instrument The organist, Mrs. E. G. Goldsmith. played several selec- tions at the service tonight, and her ex- cellent playing showed the organ off to great advantage. The singing of the choir tonight was especially good. The chorus. although small is made up of good material. Next Tuesday evening an organ recital will be given at the church. Miss Belle Mccoy of Birmingham will have charge of the organ. Miss Mccoy is an organist of note, and this announce ment will no doubt attract many to the recital. Miss Stapleton, noted soprano solist of New York, will also sing at this recital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

Much regret is felt in the city on &C., count of the misfortune of Major Dodge, who was injured in the assassination at Blocton Sunday morning. Major Dodge is one of Ensley's most prominent citizens. The latest reports are that he was resting well.
 George Bodnaig, a foreigner, is con- fined in the city Jail on a charge of per jury It is said the charge grew out of testimony given in a civil suit in jus tces court in this city.
 Lieut.. Charles H. Mandy and the Ems ley boys who belong to Troop D, Ala bama National Guard have returned home. Apparently they have been much im- proved in health by their four weeks camping. The boys were delighted with their outing and many of them expressed a wish to return to camp. Lieutenant Mandy was especially proud of the good feeling shown to the soldier boys at Camp Price by all the parties to the contro- versy. The officials of the company, the non-union miners and the union miners showed every courtesy possible to the sol diers Not the least trouble was ex- perienced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

Two large congregations attended mass at St Anthonys church this morning. The rector the Rev. F. c. Doyle, preached at both masses on the gospel of the day, which relates the story of Christ weeping over the city of Jerusalem.
 Next Saturday being observed in the Catholic world as the feast of the as> sumption services will be held at St An thony's the same as on Sunday. Friday being the vigil of the assumption, is a day of fast and abstinence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10
ARCADE MARKET

' Goldbers, Proprietor--sos 1sth st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-10

The cantaloupe crop which promised fine yield in this section has almost been blight In some instances whers it seemed fine returns would be made a crate to the acre is about all that can be counted on. Some few have mad a hit but the crop altogether is a complete failure here
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
STOCK REPORT

Session Sales: so Oahu Sugar Co.,
$500.
Between Boards: so Oahu Sugar Co.,
$2S 90; $4,000 Cal. Ref. Co. Is, SOL 90;
$500 o. R. & L. Co. IS, SOL. 90; 100
Paauhau 20.OO; 100 Eva, $26 rs; IS
Oahu Sugar Co., $2S 90; $1,000 o. R. &
L. Is, $1OO.75.
Stock. Bid. Asked.
Eva Plant. Co. 26.75 Of 90
Hawaiian Agri. ....... ..... 1856. 90
Hawaiian Com. ....... $3.50 95. so
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23

A crowd of small boys were gath
cred about the entrance OF a circus
tent in one of the small cities in New
Hampshire one day, trying to get a
glimpse of the interior. A man stand
ing near watched them for few mo-
ments, then walking up to the ticket
taker he said:
Let all these boys in, and count
them as they pass"
The man did as requested, and when
the last one had gone, he turned and
said:
"Twenty-eight.
Good" said the man. Il guessed
Just right" and walked off
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
IN A NUTSHELL.
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News of the Day.

Detective Bureau Office, 80 Camp
bell Building.
N. S Sachs, the wellknown mer-
chant returned home in the Alameda.
w. A. Kinney returned in the Ala
media.
James D. Dole, the pineapple man,
returned in the Alameda.
If you want soft, silky hair use Pa
checos Dandruff Killer.
Second hand typewriters in good
order from $40 up at the Office Supply
Co.
New Process" Gillette blades, S1.0O
per set, just received by the HOLSTER
Drug Co.
Hawaiian Lodge will hold special
meeting this evening. Work in sec
ond degree.
Finest dry and seasoned Algaroba
and Ohia stove wood delivered prompt
ly and at reasonable rates. Union-Pa-
cific Transfer Co., Ltd, 122-126 King
Street. Phone 5S.
! Why is the Manhattan Cafe always
the best of everything in spick and
span style for a moderate price r.
| William Warham, proprietor.
Wireless messages may now be sent
to friends before their arrival or after
their departure on the following steam
ers: HongkOng Maru, Tenyo Maru
Nippon Maru, Lurline, Hilonian, En-.
terprise.
!, DR.. Brinckerhoff will be detailed tC
represent the U. s, Public Health anC
Marine Hospital Service at the seconC
International Leper Conference to bt
held at Bergen, Norway, during Au
gust, 1909
Frederick H. Newell, head of tn,
Reclamation Service of the United
States, will be the guest of the Com
mercial Club at lunch on November l
He will address the club on THE
Benefits of Reclamation"
H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd, have just
opened an enormous stock of the fin
est Oriental, European and American
toys for Christmas. Make your pur-
chases early this year, and get the
pick of them
When it comes to a question of fit
style, and tailoring, the suit and over
coats made by Hart, Shaffner & Marx
are far in the lead of all others. See
them at Silva's Toggery, King street
near Fort.
The Kilohana Art League will hold
its annual meeting in the club rooms
this afternoon at $3.50. Tea will be
served at that hour, and at 5 O'Clock
there will be a short business meet.
ing. All the members are requested tc
be present.
Mr.. John A. Hughes will speak al
the Y. NJ. C. A. this evening. This is
the third of a series of brief, worth,
while discussions on Christian Citi
zensnip,' from its practical aspects
The meetings begin at p. m. and are
short and snappy.
+ DR. J. T ,Wayson of the Board o
Health suggests that as there are Sc
many children excluded from thu
school because they have trachoma o.
conjunctivitis, both of which diseases
take time to cure, special rooms ant
teachers be provided for them so tina
they will not lose the benefit of tn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE WEATHER.
Local Office, U. S. Weather Bureau
Young Building
Honolulu, 7. H., Oct. 80, 100,

Honolulu I. H., Oct. %, 1908.
Temperatur 5. 9 a. M; a. m; 10
a. m; and morning minimum.
"A; Il; 70; rs; u.
Barometer reaung: absolute humid
ity (grains per cubic FOOT; relative
humidity and dew point at a. M:
1904; 6276; 90; 60,
Wind: Ve,oc1ty and direction at E a.
m; a. m; 10 a. m. and noon:
5 E.; s E.; E.; E..
Rainfall durins "a hours ending q.
m: Trace.
Total vino noyement during "a hours
ended at noon: 23S miles.
VIM. q. STOCKMAN,
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
KALUA IS INDICTED
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ton of Governor Carter, on charges of
misconduct.
Kalua has been in the public eye for
many years, having sat in the legisla-
ture under different regimes dating
back a quarter of a century. There
has in fact in that time never been a
political campaign in which he has not
more or less figured.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
Why You Should
B u r N
GAS

BECAUSE it is clean and mex
pensive.
BECAUSE dues in the stove cannot
get clogged as in a wood stove
and your house full of smoke.
BECAUSE the heat is confined to the
oven for baking, and your kitch-
en- is never at an unpleasant tenn
perature.
BECAUSE meals can be cooked
quicker and better than with any
other fuel.
BECAUSE the management of a gas
stove is simple and within the
reach of persons of ordinary In
telligence.
BECAUSE it is what you should ust
to save expense.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
CURlOS
HAWAIIAN and SAMOAN
Largest Assortment in Town
WOman's Exchange
Hotel & Union SITS.
w. G.. Irwin x Co., Ltd
sUGGR FACTORS, COMMISSION AGENTS

AGENTS FOR
Oceanic Steamship Co., San Francisco
Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Hakalau Plantation Co., Hilo Sugar
Company, Honolulu Plantation Co..
Hutchinson Sugar Plantation Co,
Kilauea Sugar Plantation Co., DO
walu Company, Paauhau Sugar Plan
tatlon Co., Waimanalo Sugar Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23

One day as a minister was passing
down the street in Scranton where he
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
Honolulu Iron Works.
ETEAM ENGINES, SUGAR MILLS,
SoILERs, COOLERS. IRON, BRASS
AND LEAD CASTINGS.

Machinery of Every Description
Made to Order. Particular Attention
RRid to Ships Blacksmithing. Job
Work Executed on Short Notice.
Fine Job Printing, Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23

resided he was seen by some hangers
on at a public house which he was APP
preaching and one of the number call
ed to him and said:
1--WE have a dispute here of some
Importance, and would like you to de-
eide. 1t is in relation to the age of
the devil. Can you tell us how old
he is?"
Gentlemen" said the minister with
dignity, "you must keep your own fam
lily records"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-23
Politics

This evening at the Orpheum theatre
County Attorney Cathcart is to deliver
an address explanatory of his position
in the campaign, and replying to the
various charges which the Advertiser
has brought against him.
After the meeting the Republican
committee will hold session, to con-
slider the situation. The matter of
Cathcart's withdrawal has been
brought up, and the committee consent
ed to delay a final decision, though it
sustained Cathcart after first hearing
the main charges, until he had replied
publicly. After hearing his speech
this evening, the committee will de-
eide whether any action is called for
A very marked trend of public senti-
ment in favor of Cathcart was todays
evident development in the political
situation. His challenge to the Adver-
tiser, that it go into court and meet
him at once, had a deep Offset to turn
public support his way. After repeat
eddy saying it was ready to meet him
in court, on the stump or in the press
the Advertiser declined his challenge
to an immediate trial, ON the ground
that if the trial of a case began it
could not, without being in contempt
of court, comment further upon Cath
cart.
The excuse is simply nothing" said
Cathcart. 1T is strange, also, that the
Advertiser should suddenly become
afraid of contempt of court. 1t wasn't
before
The fact is that it is just as much
contempt of court to comment now as
it would be if we went ahead with a
/ trial. The cases are pending now and
| contempt exists just the same.
| II offered to try one case, to let the
Advertiser choose which one. If it
fears contempt of court, it can take up
case, drop comments on that one,
and go ahead and say all it wants
about the others, or about any new
stuff it wants to bring out
Both among the candidates and
among the public generally there is
marked trend of popular support to
Cathcart today
Some prominent Republicans want
Cathcart to withdraw, for the sake OF
harmony in the ranks. Others declare
that he ought to stay with the game
anyhow, and if general expressions on
the street and among business men
count for much he has the strongest
kind of support.