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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

the conference were long and interest ing. The result of the meeting seemed to wipe away the suspicion of the farm CT that the banker is not ready to help him, and means that hand in hand the farmers and bankers gre going to fight for a just price for the crop this year.
 The meeting was attended by prom inent people from all over the state. President W. P. G. Harding presided Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson of the agricultural department made the first address. From a close touch with the farmer he knew just what the needs will be. National President c. S. Bar rett of the Farmers union made a con servative brief talk. Then Gov. Com CT addressed the gath ering, insisting that if the farmer will hold his cotton for a dime a pound, the whole south will soon become rich. President Rennie of the Manufacturers association, Col. T. G. Bush, I. J. Dorsey of Opelika State Treasurer Walter D. Seed and Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes were the oth CT speakers. The whole spirit of the meet ing can be expressed in a few words. The farmers must borrow, the banker must lend, and the cotton must be held for a good price.
 At o'clock the general meeting ad- journed and in the afternoon the coun- cil drafted the resolutions, which were unanimously adopted. An open meeting was held at o'clock but nothing of importance was transa ct ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
M'LANE TILTON DISCUSSES
 ATTITUDE OF THE BANKER

Referring to the meeting of the exec utve council of the Alabama Bankers association held yesterday and the reso- lutions adopted by it, McLane Triton, Jr., secretary of the association and editor of the Pell City Progress, said last night:
 The meeting should be productive of much good and convince all concerned that the bankers will gladly cooperate with the farmers in holding surplus cot ton off the market. We are confront ed by a condition and mere generalities whether, in the statement of what the farmers want, or what the banks can do in responding to the need, will not cover the case at all. It was mani festly impossible for the bankers asso- citation to attempt to predict in figures the size of the crop or to stand as sponsors or guarantors that cotton held will eventually bring a higher price than it is today That is what we all hope for but the principle involved is simply to market cotton gradually for the pur- pose of maintaining reasonable and stable prices the year round.
 From the bankers standpoint, the sit- uation is complicated. Many different classes of cases arise, such as, does the farmer owe less money than his cotton will bring or more; is he a man of good character or not; has he been a customer of the bank, or as is generally the case, does he keep his money at home or in his pocket? Then comes the equally im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
WOOdIdWn Steps Ont
 By Majority Of 8 To {
Fire Bell School Bells and Church Bells Were Rung Last Night Tn Jubilation-Talk Of Raising Fund To
 Defeat Whole King Bill

At sundown yesterday evening the church bells, school bells and fire bell at Woodlawn pealed forth in glorification after it had been officially declared that the question of immediate annexation to Birmingham had been defeated by vote of 37f to 54
 While the anti-annexationists say they 'knew it all the time" the result of the election came as d complete surprise to many. Those who conceded the defeat of the annexation movement stated their belief that the vote would be close. To the antis the result caused much jubi- lation: to the annexationists it must have caused surprise.
 A total of 42S ballots were cast in the election and the result of the vote shows a defeat of the annexation movement by s to 1. Mayor Perryman guessed it right Monday when he declared that the Woodlawn vote would go against annex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
EAST LAKE SCHOOLS OPEN NEXT MONDAY
PUPILS ARE REQUIRED TO RE- PORT FRIDAY MORNING FOR CLASSIFICATION = SUCCESSFUL VACCINATION NECESSARY. v

The East Lake public schools open on next Monday, September 21, and every thing is being put into shape prepar- atory to the opening. Most of the teach CTS have already reported and are in at tendance at the institute now in ses- sion at the high school in Birming- ham.
 All new pupils and those pupils whose promotions were conditional will be re- quired to report to Superintendent Dowell Friday morning, September 18th, at 9 o'clock, for examination and gradation. Beginners will not be allowed to enter the junior lewiston of the first grade after the second week. The incidental fee for the grammar school will be 50 cents per quarter this term instead of 70 cents as previously charged. The high school tuition will be $2 per month for each pupils instead of $3 as heretofore. Both the grammar school fee and high school tuition must be paid in ad- vance.
 Before being enrolled each pupil must present a physicians certificate of sue cessful vaccination. The school author ities are eager that the parents see to this at once so as to avoid any de- lays.
 Lists of text books to be used will day, and it will be advisable for pu- pills not to purchase any books until they receive the list from their teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

Seventy-five per cent of the so-ealled comedies are failures because of their absolute absurdity and vapid attempts to create laugh. Lena Rivers has become notable through it's perfectly legit- innate comedy situations, which never fail to please even the most blase auditor, hence it's unqualified success with it's splendid audiences everywhere. The cast, headed by Miss Beulah Poynter, whose charming personality and beauty seems exactly fitted to the part of Lena, is an organization marked for its artistic attainments, and the hit which both play and company have made is attested by the continuous applause and laughter which is heard at each performance. The play is at the Bijou this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

portant questions, has the bank con cerned available funds to loan on cot ton, the demands of other customers who must also be cared for, and last, but not least what about the farming de- mands for advances on the new crop after January 1? All of these matters present themselves in some form or com bination and each case must be decided upon it's merits and the local conditions affecting the bank and it's customer.
 .'One thing is sure, and that all farm CTS may rely upon: If banks can af- ford, as they always do, and gladly do in the south, to lend money in January in the expectation of cotton to be raised and ginned the following October, they will certainly not be unwilling to accept the actual cotton as collateral after 1t is raised without good cause to the con trary The old system of marketing cot ton is gone forever, due to multiplica- tion of banks and warehouses in the south. The new system in the interest of the producer will result in feeding cotton to the market as the latter can absorb it, resulting in stable and higher prices the year round, as demanded by the interests of trade and manufacturing The Farmers union may rely upon the fact that the banks of Alabama will cooperate with them as far as other interests may allow to the end that cot ton will bring its legitimate price, looms may run, pressing debts be paid, and the laborer in forest farm and mine find steady and lucrative employment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
THE WAY OUT From Weakness to Power by Food
 Route.

Getting the right start for the days work often means the difference between doing things in wholesome comfort, or dragging along half dead all day.
 There's more in the use of proper food than many people ever dream of-more S the pity.
 ''Three years ago I began working in a general store" writes man, and between frequent deliveries and more frequent customers. l was kept on my feet from morning till night.
 Indigestion had troubled me for some time, and in fact my slight breakfast was taken more from habit than appetite. At first this insufficient diet was not mo- ticed much, but at work it made me weak and hungry long before noon.
 Yet breakfast of rolls, fried foods and coffee meant headache, nausea and kindred discomforts. Either way I was losing weight and strength, when one day a friend suggested that I try 0 'Grape-Nuts breakfast
 So I began with some stewed fruit, Grape-Nuts and cream soft boiled egg. toast and Q cup of Postum. By noon I was hungry but with healthy, nor nal appetite. The weak languid feeling was not there.
 My head was clearer. nerves steadier than for months. Today my stomach is strong, my appetite normal, my bodily power splendid and head always clear
 There's Reason
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read "rhe Road to We'll ville," in pkgs.
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
BANKERS ID AID
 COTTON GROWERS Resolutions Recommend Exten- sion Of Accommodations PROMINENT SPEAKERS HERE All Realize Importance of Close Under standing Between Bankers and Farmers and Urge Necessity
 for Harmony.
PROMINENT SPEAKERS HERE

The executive council of the Alabama record favoring the financing of the cot ton crop and recommended to the banks of the state that they deal literally with the farmer this fall. Here are the resolu- tions adopted:
 "Whereas, the cotton crop is the great money crop of Alabama and is thus the basis and cause of our commercial ac- tivity; and
 "Whereas, the increase or decrease in pound means an increase or decrease of S5, GOO, ,0O0 in the pockets of the people of this state and in this way affects the welfare of every individual in the state; and
 whereas, the Farmers union of Ala bama and the Southern Cotton association have steadfastly held the opinion that it was unwise for the farmers to rush a large proportion of their cotton upon the market soon after it was gathered; and whereas. we agree with said organi- cations in the view that it is best for the farmers and for the people Of the state at large that the cotton crop should be put on the market slowly and steadily; and
 '.Whereas, many farmers need assist ance in order to hold reasonable amount of their cotton and thus aid in preventing a depression nj price: and
 "Whereas, the banks of Alabama have already felt kindly interest in the men who till the soil; and
 ''Whereas, at this particular time there should be some concert of action be- tween the farmers and the bankers in this state and indeed between the farmers and bankers in all the cotton states; ana "Whereas, the multiplication of banks and warehouses in Alabama affords Ia cilities which have never heretofore ex- isted for maintaining reasonable ana stable price for cotton, so much needed by trade, manufacturing and agricultural conditions.
 Now, therefore, be it resolved as fol- lows. towit-1. The executive council Of the Alabama Bankers association does hereby recommend to the banks Of Ala barla that they extend, especially dur ing the next few months. all reasonab ble accommodatio to the farmers of this state.
 "2. A copy or these reSoiutlon sha.i be sent to the press of the state with the request that they publish the same and tn at copies be sent to the bankers associations of all the cotton producing states.
 "All the foregoing is respectfully sub mitted.
 FRANK s. MOODY,
 HUGH M'ELDERRY,
 "MI1ANE HILTON,
 ''Committee."
 interesting Discussion.
 While the resolutions include the ---1..1. x<i.4 ,f octior, fha discusaio al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16

ation and that the annexationists would be hardly 5O strong.
 The voting was enthusiastic during the entire day. The campaign over the ques- ton of annexation has been quite heat ed one, which resulted in the heavy vote cast.
 The enthusiasm caused by the result of the election is unparalleled in Wood lawn. The outcome of the fight was the one topic of discussion in the town last night and the fire of enthusiasm reached it's height when the church and school bells were set ringing. Quite an adverse sentiment toward the Greater Birming- ham bill has developed in Woodlawn, and the fact that the town has dealt the first black eye is the source of much pleasure to the antis. It is understood that there is already a movement on foot to raise fund with which to defeat the King bill in it's entirely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
MISTRIAL RESULTS
 FROM TWO CASES
TWO JURiES UNABLE TO REACH VERDICT WHEN JOHNNIE COL LINs IS CHARGED WITH vIoLAT- ING PROHIBITION LAW.

The apparent difficulty in obtaining a tion laws was illustrated in the first di- vision. of the criminal court yesterday afternoon before Judge A. c. Howze when two juries, each of which was on a case of the same defendant, reported that they were unable to agree on verdict.
 Johnnie Collins, who operated a soft drink stand at the corner of Second ave site corner from the postoffice, was the man on trial, and the second jury re- ported it's inability to agree in less than five minutes after the first one had sent in it's report.
 As it is, Collins bears the unique record of having been tried before two juries on different charges on the same day and a mistrial declared in both. The first jury was divided and 6, half being for conviction and the other half for a ver- dict of not guilty. At one time they filed into the court room and asked Judge Howze for a charge on reasonable doubt, but after the charge they were as far apart as ever.
 All of the other jurymen are said to have agreed that Collins was guilty, but trouble arose when they tried to agree on just how guilty the defendant was and what his penalty should be. Eleven of this jury, 1t is claimed, favored firm sentence, while one man wanted 1t very light. and all argument failed to bring him around to their way of thinking. They did not ask Judge Howze for charge as to the extent of the punishment.
 Judge Howze said but few words In discharging the jury, expressing his "re- gret that a jury was unable to return a verdict in a misdemeanor case and thus nut the state to great expense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
The New Gayety.

"The pride of the circuit is the way managers everywhere speak of the big
 show presented by Jacobs & Jermon,
 which is playing at the Gayety theater. These enterprising producers outbid all rivals by securing the Reilly & Woods Big Show and consolidating it with the Greater New York Stars, forming the largest aggregation in the history of bur lesque. This combination numbers over half hundred people, headed by that favorte comedian, Pat Reilly, assisted by such prominent vaudeville people as Billy Allen and his famous Ke-ma Girls, Johnson & Marvello, Tyson Sisters, Don nely and Rotali, John Dempsey, Lawson brothers, and others, with a chorus of 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Traffic Still Tied un.

Willemstad,s Curacao, September 15.-A private letter received here from Ven ezuela brings the information that the Venezuelan government has withdrawn it's embargo on the free movement of passengers from Venezuela to Curacao a restriction that was made operative six weeks ago because of the strained rela- tions between the Venezuela republic and the government of the Netherlands. Traf- fic between Curacao and Venezuela, however, Is impossible as yet on account of the fact that there is no Venezuelan consul here to sign the document neces- sary for the dispatch of a passenger steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Majestic Theatre.

Those who have visited this popular playhouse this week and enjoyed the ex- celent programme there, could not have failed to note the warm reception given Earl Flynn, that Little Boy in Green with his fine singing, his masterly im- personations and mimicries, and the style of his costumes Many theatregoers here remember Earl Flynn as feature with Al G. Fields Greater Minstrels, but he has broadened considerably since then and is now among the top-notchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
John LouahIin.

The remains of John Loughlin will ar rive this morning on the S:25 o'clock Louisville and Nashville train from Jack sonville, H., and will be taken to the residence of his son, John J. Loughlin, 1912 Fifth avenue, north. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock, and inter ment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
 The pallbearers will be Fred Thelan, M. Ed Linnehan, Jack Crenshaw, Patrick Morgan, Charles Herbert, and T. F. Thornton. Deceased leaves wife, Mrs. Ellen Loughlin; two sons. J. J. Lough- lin of Birmingham and Frank Loughlin of Memphis, Tenn, and four daughters, Misses Alleyne, Nell and Margaret Lough- lin of Woodlawn, and Mrs. Thomas Dowd of Lincoln, Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Trouble lin Coal Mines.

Knoxville. September 15.-A special to The Sentinel from Jellico says: Trouble is reported in coal mines in the Blue Gem also understood here today that a labor disturbance has been created at Wool dridge and that a number of men are out on a strike at the Woodbridge mines. The trouble in the Blue Gem mines is said to be over the efforts of the union mine workers to organize non-union miners employed therein. No violence has been attempted so far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Southern crabs Another Road.

Knoxville. September 15.-That the Vir- ginia and Southwestern railroad is in the control of the Southern railway was shown today when a stockholders meet ing was held at Bristol The election of a board of directors resulted in the se- lection exclusively of stockholders of the Southern. headed by President Finley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
DIR. MASTERSON
 AT AVONDALE

Dr. w. T. Masterson. republican can didate for mayor, made two addresses last night in the Tenth ward, Avondale Dr. Masterson states that he had not less than 800 present at the first meet ing and that a large crowd was also present at the Sims hall meeting He will speak at Behrens park again to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Louis Marlin Byrdz.

Louis Marlin Byrdz, the 6-weeks-old son of MT. and Mrs Harry l.. Byrdz, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 1739 Lyons avenue. Funeral serv- ices will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock and interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Author Found Dead.

Lowestoft, England, September 15.- Prof. John C. Hurton Collins, author, es- sayist and lecturer and professor of Eng fish literature at Birmingham, was found dead in the woods near here today. It .s believed that he poisoned himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Henry Fellows Hampson.

Harry Fellows Hampson, aged 26 years, died yesterday at the corner of Avenue I and Twenty-seventh street. The re- mains were removed to the late residence of the deceased, 1529 Sixteenth avenue, north, and funeral services will be held there at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tery. The deceased was resident engi- neer for the Illinois Central Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Joseph AItersohn.

The remains of Joseph Altersohn, who died in Colorado several days ago, will arrive in Birmingham tomorrow morn ing. They will be received by the Green Undertaking company and inferred in the Jewish Orthodox cemetery. Funeral services were held in Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
Mrs. M. A. Neal.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. A. Neal were held at o'clock yesterday afternoon at 2501 Sixth ave- nue. north. The remains will be sent to Wetumpka at 6:25 o'clock this morning by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
State DeROsitRrN

and, gentlemen, if one of these asso- citations is formed for this purpose. un der the guise of social order, of en- gazing in the sale of whisky without the payment of the government license and at the time of its incorporation such was the end and purpose in view, then, I charge you that the parties incorporating such supposed social or der, knoTing that such was the real purpose of it's formation, are guilty of aiding and abetting in the violation of the statute. Moreover, all members of such organizations who sell liquors, either directly or indirectly, without having obtained the federal license, are guilty of violating the federal statute. ! "As I have said the legislature of the state of Alabama has enacted laws pro- hibiting the sale of liquors in this state by anyone and while this court has no jurisdiction to punish for offenses against the state law, yet this court is clothed with the discretion in fixing the amount of the fine and the length of the i'm prisonment in cases where the federal law has been violated in selling liquor without a government license, and when persons are convicted of such ofrenses in this court fin passing sentence upon them I shall consider the fact that they have committed this offense in prohibi- tion district as being an aggravation Of the offense and shall fix the penalty &C., cordingly. It matters not what may be our opinion of the law; 1t matters not how slight the offense may be, 1t is the duty of all courts to enforce the law firmly and impartially, and l ask your aid in assisting me to so enforce the law"
 Organization of Grand Jury
 Henry T. Nation of Cordova was ap- pointed foreman of the grand jury or ganized yesterday morning. The names of the other members of the jury fol- low
 J. NJ. Halman of Oneonta, Charles Sar- tain of Oakman, Washington Jones of Birmingham, L. M. Weaver of Wilson vile, J. M Dobbins of Vernon, P. NJ. Kempe of Bradford, R. E. Collins of Bir- mingham, A. E. Reynolds of Calera, J.. D. Kirkpatrick of Birmingham, M D. Garden of Remlap, Ed Harrison of Tils- vile, Robert Miller of Birmingham, R. A. Owen of Wisonville, c. Y. Culberson of Valley Head, Thomas J. Horn of Col bran, Rich Prather of Vernon, John c. Clement of Oneonta, E. T. Alexander of Lyman, M. R. Ennis of Fayette, J. B. Frances of Birmingham, George A. Blinn of Birmingham.
 Judge Hundley opened the federal court yesterday morning after the organization of the grand and petit Juries. He took up the criminal docket and disposed of all cases set for trial yesterday. Criminal cases will be heard for two weeks, after which the civil docket will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-16
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