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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
THE WEEKS ITINERARY.
Programme of State High School Lo-
 eating Board.

Montgomery, January H.-(Special)-- The high school locating board will leave tomorrow for a trip through Bullock, Barbour and Houston counties. The members are Gov. B. B. Conner, Auditor William w. Brandon, and Superintendens of Education H. C. Gunnels. They will go for the purpose of inspecting sites and taking into consideration the offers made for the schools at the places visited. The following is the itinerary:
 Leave Montgomery at S:10 a. m. Tues day, January 2s, arriving at Midway at 10:1O a. m. Leave Midway in time Tuesday to drive across the country to Clayton for supper Spend Tuesday night at Clayton. Leave Clayton Wednesday morning, January 29, in time to arrive at Louisville for dinner. Leave Louisville so as to arrive at Clio in time to inspect site before dark. Leave Clio at 9:34 D. m., Wednesday, January 29. arrive at Ozark at 10:30 p. m., leaving there at 10:50 p. m. for Ashford, arriving at the latter place at 1912, where the night will be spent Leave Ashford in time to arrive at Co., lumbia at 3 p. m., driving across the country. Leave Columbia at 6:35 D. m and arrive at Dothan at TAO D. m., Thurs day, January 30. Spend the night at Do- than, returning to Montgomery next morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Personal and General.

Miss Laura Dean, who has been teach ing the second grade at the Minor school at Palmer Terrace, resigned her position Saturday, to accept more lucrative po- sition in Mexico. Miss Dean has been in Ensley since the opening of the pub lie schools. Her work has been very sat isfactory to the faculty and the patrons of the schools She leaves with their best wishes for success in her new field.
 w. H. Standifer, ex-assistant United States attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, and who has resided in Ems ley for the past seven years, will leave tomorrow for Gadsden, his former home, to reside there permanently. MT. Stand fer owns considerable property in Ems ley which he intends to retain. He will open law office in Gadsden.
 All previous records were broken last week at the rail mill department of the steel plant. Last week the mill turned out 1147 tons of steel rail in "A hours The continued success of the mill is very gratifying to the officials, and means great future development in this district.
 Miss Ora Pearl Tatum of Ensley, and MT. Uriah Lee Brown of Sylvester, Ga. were married Sunday afternoon at 2:3O O clock at the home of the brides parents, 2013 Avenue F. Rev. P. H. Duncan pastor of the Christian church, officiating Inn mediately after the ceremony the couple left for Georgia, where they will make their future home. Their many friends extend them best wishes.
 Quite a number of citizens are paying their poll tax and from indications at this time there will be a material in crease over the amount paid last year. This is partly due to the fact that many are paying poll tax from patriotic standpoint, as a large number of for eigners and negroes who have no vote at present are paying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

such as 1t is, and a good warm place to sleep in the evening.
 This Is the second jail break that has occurred within the past four months, and by the way the same method of escape was adopted. It Is believed that when the prisoners that are working the streets came in for the noon meal that one of them, or some of them, helped the other men to make their escape, or at least, they either prized up the board, or furnished the blank cts from which the ropes were made
 Both Gus Smith and Walter McGee are known to be desperate men, and Detectives Patton and Parsons feel very sore that after the amount of hard work they put in in the effort to capture them, that they should leave in any such style as that. These ne- groes are supposed to be leaders or the prime movers in the gang, of thieves that have done so much mean work in and around the city within the past month, and it was thought by the of- ficers when they. captured these two that they had at last gotten in pretty close touch with the others, and It would no doubt have been only a mat ter of a few days ere the entire crowd was rounded up. Will Evans is also bad negro, but he was not in the class with the others.
 It is to be hoped that they will be captured in the near future, and in the mean time, the rest of the prison CTS in the jail are urged to stay on and receive the goods that the Marvel City provides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Want Executive Committee To Meet.

What is the matter with the demo- cratic executive committee, and what has become of them? It is about time that they were getting busy and start ing something. Several of the mem bers of the committee stated this even ing that they thought Chairman Huff man should begin to say something about the next primary, but up to date nothing has been heard from him. Of course as the matter now stands, it Is not known just what the committee could do. As a matter of fact it is not an assured fact that the present mayor and board of aldermen will not hold over for another year, beginning in October, of this year.
 Now, the question is for some one to construe the actual meaning of the new code and then, and not until then, will it be known just what can be done. Will the present mayor and board of aldermen hold over another year from the first of next October, or will another election be necessary?
 It is understood that if a primary is decided upon by the executive commit tee that every member that is to fill the different city offices will be named with the exception of chief of police. and this will be left to the board of mayor and aldermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
COMMITTEES ARE
 NAMED AT MOBILE
MEMORIAL ON RIVER IMPROVE MENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO RIVERS AND HARBoRs COMMIT. TEE OF CONGRESS.

Mobile, January 27.-(Special. "A meeting of the Mobile Basin and Ten nessee River Improvement association was held today in the Commercial club room Plans were put forward for the work for river improvements in the states identified with the associa- tion. It was decided to take up the work immediately and a committee was appointed to prepare a memorial to Con gress as follows: H. Austin, Mobile: Judge J. ". Maddox, Rome, Ga.; A. G. Forbes, Montgomery; E. R. Sher- man, Columbus. Miss; Capt John c. Webb, Demopolis, Ala; Mayor F. G. Blair, Tuscaloosa; W. P. Lay, Gadsden.
 The executive committee was author ized to act as a committee on finances. Messrs Austill, Pillans and Craigh cad were named as committee to call on Major H. Jervey, United States en- what had been done relative to getting a government dredge for Mobile.
 Judge Austill offered the following resolution, which was adopted:
 Whereas, the executive committee of the Mobile Basin and Tennessee River Improvement association is having a memorial prepared to present to tho rivers and harbors committee of Con- gress upon the subject of improving the rivers draining to Mobile and Mo bile bay.
 And whereas, members of said com mittee will proceed to Washington as soon as the memorial is prepared to present same.
 And whereas, the committee is per forming public work of great i'm portance to Alabama and parts of Mis- sissippi and Georgia be it
 Resolved, That the citizens of each town in said states from which mem berS of said committee may go to Washington. be and are requested to raise fund to pay the travelling ex- penses of said members going to and from Washington and the expenses of printing and preparing the memorial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

little daughter of MT. and Mrs. II. c. Moore.
 Mrs. I. F. Perkins of sayres is the guest of MT. and Mrs. W. P. Golson, at the Bessemer hotel.
 Mrs. Edgar L. Mitchell on behalf of the United charities, begs to return thanks to the Bessemer lodge of Ma sons, No. 458, and also to the Linton lodge, Knights of Pythias, for a check of s5, received from each of these lodges.
 Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell Is confined to her bed with a severe attack of grip.
 MT. Charles T. Pritchard has as his guest MT. J. H. Pritchard of Gadsden. MT. Pritchard was formerly in charge of the Bessemer rolling mill.
 Mrs. Olive Freeman of Savannah, wh 0 has been visiting MT. and Mrs. H. N. Freeman on Second avenue. left this afternoon for a visit to relatives at Wylam. The German club will give a dance , at the Beavers hall on Friday evening for the visiting young ladies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
TWO MEN ARRESTED.
Sheriff McCIeskey of Tuscumbia
 Makes Important Haul.

Tuscumbia, January 27.-(Special.)- Sheriff McCleskey has two prisoners in the Colbert county jail who are wanted in other parts of the country for crimes committed. A letter was received yester- day by the sheriff from Summertown, Ky, asking him to look out for Jackson Warson, white man wanted for the alleged murder of another white man. Warson was on the street gang working out fine of $54 for carrying concealed pistol, where he was arrested by Sheriff McCleskey on the graver charge. He is now in the county jail, awaiting the arrival of the Kentucky officer with requisition papers.
 The second prisoner is Henry Thomp- son, who is wanted in Athens, Ala. Thompson is also a white man. Sheriff McCleskey surrounded Thompson with a good deal of mystery by refusing to state what crime he had committed or to give out any information regarding him, inti- mating, however that he might give out something after further developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Washinaton's Birthday.

Montgomery, January N.-(Special)- The educational department has gotten out a handsome booklet containing pro- grarnmes for the celebrations of Wash ington's Birthday and Arbor Day, which will be observed on February 21 this year because the actual date, February g, falls on Saturday. In the introductory to the volume, Superintendent Gunnels says: q desire to call your attention to a joint resolution introduced in the legislature some years ago by Hon. John H. Wallace. Jr., and adopted by the general assembly, urging that teachers recommend that their pupils raise funds for the purchas- ing of United States flags, that the same may wave over every public school build ing in Alabama" The programmes may be had in any number by sending 2-cent stamp for each one to the educational de- partment. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED.
Merchants Bank of Decatur Declares
 Dividend of 12 Per Cent.

Decatur January, 27.-(Special)-The Merchants bank of Decatur has elected the following board of directors: Dr. Rob- ert A. Hunter and Andrew Patterson, of Falkville; James l.. Echols. F. H. Point CT, G. D. Williamson and J. w. Murphy of Decatur; John D. Curtis of Double Springs; Robert A. Duncan, of Dixon w. M. Buchanan, of Riverton; Judge Os- car Simpson. of Tuscumbia s. S. Broad us was reelected president and all the other old officers were reelected.
 The report of President s. s. Broadus shows that the banks total net earnings for the past year were 2S per cent. A dividend of p per cent was declared and 16 per cent was added to the surplus fund.
 This bank is making arrangements to take out a policy of several hundred thousands dollars as an indemnity guar antee security to it's depositors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
VISITING MASONS
 CONFER DEGREES .EnsIey Commercial Club Gets
 New Members FORM YOUNG NEWS CLUB All Previous Records Broken Last Week at the Rail Mill Department of the Steel PIant-Personal
 and General News.
FORM YOUNG NEWS CLUB

Ensley, January H.-(Special.)-Cun- ningham chapter, Royal Arch Masons, held most interesting meeting tonight at the Masonic hall on Nineteenth street. The attendance was large and about 20 members of Birmingham were present, including Grand High Priest Lew Laz- arus. The royal arch degree was con- ferred on a team by the officers of Min eral City chapter with Camp James Vance. The eiwork was carried through in a most excellent manner and was very impressive.
 At the close of the lodge refreshments were served at the Metropolitan cafe, which were much enjoyed, Lew Lazarus and others made short speeches. Among those present were James Vance, w. A. Bethea. Walter McAdory, Dr. R. F. Love lady, Giant Miller, George Tarrant and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Commercial Club Active.

The special committee appointed from Ensley Commercial club to secure new members got to work today and in a short time had secured 31 new members. They also aroused considerable enthu- siasm among the membership at large.
 At an informal meeting of the board of directors it was emphatically denied that a proposition to build horseshoe factory had been submitted to the club and then dropped, as was stated in this mornings Age-Herald. There is no record of any such proposition and they wish to state that the Ensey club has never turned down chance for a new industry so long as there is the remotest chance to secure it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Organize Young Mems Club.

A meeting has been called for Tuesday evening at o'clock at the office of Pegram & Meade, Nineteenth street and Avenue F, for the purpose of organizing a young mems club. This movement was started by several young men connected with St. Johns church, and several com mittees were appointed to secure loca- ton and to obtain other information nec- essary to start a club. These committees will make report at the meeting All young men who are interested in the movement are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Personal and General.

George II. Bancroft has severed his connection with the Harrison Bancroft Drug company, and after the first of February can be found at the store of tn Rush Drug company. MT. Ban croft is one of the best known drug men in the city and his many friends will be glad to know that he is to re- main in Bessemer. The firm that was formerly the Harrison Bancroft Drug company will, from now on, be known as the Harrison Drug company, and will be conducted by Messrs, George II. and Thad Harrison.
 Elizabeth is the name given to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Bonds For Library.

Montgomery, January 27.-(Special.)- j. The $So.OOO authorized by the last session of the legislature for the maintenance of a library at the Alabama Polytechnic in stitute at Auburn has been invested in per cent Alabama state bonds the matter being looked after by committee Of the trustees, consisting of Governor Conner and Gen. R. F. Ligon. The money for the library is to be given by MT. Carnegie
 and is now ready to be paid out on esti- mates of the architect. Plans for the building are being drawn and work will begin sof s-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
MAKE LARGE SHIPMENTS.
Bridgeport Concern Is Doing Satisfac
 tory Business.

Scottsboro, January 27.-(Special.)- ments from the De Loach Mill and Man ufacturing company of Bridgeport cover a wide area, reaching from Maine to California, and from Canada to Mexico and South America. Among shipments made last week by this company were two carloads of sawmill machinery to Hamilton. Canada, and one carload to Vancouver, B. c. Orders amounting to $3600 were received Monday of last week. This is a home enterprise and it's friends feel gratified over its success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Negro Kills Another.

Tuscaloosa. January 27.-(SpeciRl. .)-Al- bert Williams was lodged in jail here Saturday as a result of having shot and killed Hines Washington at Tidewater, on the Warrior Southern railroad in a crap game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Wilkinson To Speak.

Montgomery, January 27.-(Special.)- Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will kinson will speak at Fairhope, Baldwin county, on Wednesday, that being the date of a meeting of the Baldwin County Agricultural society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
For a Hiqh School,

Montgomery, January 2Z-(Special)- State Senator B. B. Bales, J. B. Barbett and J. D. Forte spent Monday in the city in the interest of the Monroe County high school going to Monroeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
Postal Changes.

Washington. January 2z-(Special)- Rural free delivery Route No. l ordered estaDhshed April 1, at China, Conecuh county, serving 800 people and no families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Relatives in Huntsville received a telegram today announcing the death in Birmingham of James c. McCalley, nephew of Charles B. McCalley, Mrs. w. P. Hooper and Misses Kate and Car rie McCalley. The body was brought here tonight and the funeral will be held tomorrow. The young man was 21 years old. sh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28
COUNTY DISPENSER IS AGAIN ARRESTED
HE IS CHARGED WITH SELLING LIQUOR TO MINORS-A 3-YEAR. OLD BOY. IS BURNED TO DEATH AT HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, January 27.-tSpecial. )- David D. overton, Madison county dis penser, was arrested again today on charges of selling. liquor to minors. Robert Anderson and Albert Jones, young whites Boys, were arraigned in the city court on charges of being drunk, and they swore that they bought the liquor at the county dis pensary. Mayor Smith ordered the ar- rest Of the dispenser on two charges. MT. overton was fined $50 in the city court last week on similar charge and the case has been appealed. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-28

Daniel Crabb, the Swear -old son of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Crabb of Lowe Vil- lage, was fatally burned last night and died this morning. The child was playing in front of an open fireplace and his clothes were ignited He ling cred several hours in intense agony.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04
The South Understands the Negro

The North is being confronted
with a problem that the Sauth has
had to deal with in a far more per-
picking form than any Northern
community has had to deal. There
is less liberation of the negro in the
North than in the South, in spite of
the fact that in some communities
there certain lines are less firmly
drawn. There is no race hatred in
the South. The two races get along
together better than anywhere else
in the world. There is a distinct
separation, but it is wise and whole
some and peace and friendly regard
are promoted where otherwise there
would be friction If any attempt
were made to take all the negroes
out Of the South there would be re-
bellion by the whites-also among
the negroes. The two races under
stand each other here better than
therefore they get along
better. No two races so distinctly
ever lived in the same COM
munity 50 separately and so harmo-
as the whites and blacks of
the South. For certain offenses pun
lshment is swift and terrible, and
sometimes innocent negroes suffer,
and there are injustices that are in
evitable except under conditions
never reached, but the South pun
ishes the individual offenders. 1t
does not seek TO destroy the race
and its property because of the
crimes Of q few Nashville Amer
can.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04
The Editors in Office.

There are said to be more editors
holding office in Mississippi, from
mayor of small villages up to seats
in the legislature, than any other
class. Our experience has been that
a newspaper man cannot do any
thing else and conduct a paper sue
cessfully, but we see no reason why
editors should not be elected to of
fees if they so desire.
Mr.. o. H. Johnson, who COM
menced at the bottom as printer 5
devil'' and worked himself up to
editor and owner of a successful pa
per and is now president and gen
eral manager of the Friars Point
Oil Mill Co., was in our Office a
short time since, and in the course
of conversation he said that he had
rather risk the judgment of a prac-
teal printer and newspaper man on
any kind of question than one
of any other class. He said that
when any question came up the av-
erage man before giving it any con-
sideration as to which side was right
would go to the side that he thought
looked the largest and most popular,
while the printer would carefully
weigh and look into the merits of
each side before making up his mind.
If this be true why should not the
newspa per man be elected, not only
to the small offices, but to the best
positions in the gifts of the people?
-Friars Point Enterprise.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04
The Weather and Crops.
New Orleans Picayune- Aug 81

New Orleans Picayune- Aug, 81
The past week or ten days has been
generally unfavorable to the cotton
crop now maturing At one time
it looked as if August would fail to
develop the deterirration usual dur
ing that month and it is now certain
that some deterioration has taken
place. It is likely that the deteriOra-
ton in the belt as a whole has been
less than usual during August, al
though in sections where the wealth
er conditions have been particularly
unfavorble the deterioration may
appear considerable The past
week has witnessed several rain
storms in the Atlantic coast district,
amounting practically to a cloud
burst, causing overHOws of streams
and destruction of bridges and prop
erty. Just what damage had result
ed to the cotton crop in the section
affected remains to be seen, but
considering rainfall and the over
flowing Of streams, the crops cannot
have failed to suffer considerably
In Louisiana and parts of Mississ-
ippi the cotton crop has suffered
from too much rain and from the
depredations of the boil weevil,
but in some other sections Of the
Cotton Belt the crop has progressed
favorably. 1t Is therefore probable
that the close of August finds the
cotton crop prospects somewhat less
roseate than they were a month
previous, but still sufficiently en-
couraging to warrant the expectat-
ion of a good crop. provided Sep
tenn Der weather proves normal and
frost be not experienced at an I'M
commonly early period. Owing to
the delayed maturity of the cotton
plant, due to the excessive rain S
the crop does not now appear to be
quite as was at one time promised ,
taking the belt as a whole. That
it is we'll ahead of last year is prob
ably true enough, but it should be
remembered that last years crop
was decidedly late one.
The corn crop has suffered to
some extent from the excessive rains
in this and neighboring States, but
on the whole the South expects to
secure a fairly good crop. In
Louisiana the corn production will
fall short Of early expectation.