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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
WILL IMPROVE
 NATIONAL GUARD Officers Must Pass An Exam
 ination POOL TABLES IN Y. M. c. A. Montgomery Organization Introduces lnnovation-CIerk c. B. Brown Makes Announcement of Mo-
 tice for Local Legislation.
POOL TABLES IN Y. M. c. A.

Montgomery, July 16-(Special )-The betterment of the national guard in every way Is shown in the recent orders of Adult. Gen. Blob Graves, acting with the advice and approval of the governor, who Is ever anxious to make the service ef- ficient In all departments The latest or der provides that before any officer can be commissioned he must pass an exam ination given by board appointed by of- fcers in authority over those who are to be taken into the service.
 Pool Tables In Y. M. C. A.
 The local Y. M. c. A. has determined upon the innovation of pool tables In the halls for the use of the members. Two have been bought and their installation is causing more or less talk of the advis- ability of them. Secretary Dix says that they are in most of the association halls and found cordial reception and good in fuences have been able to take care of them. George E. Stock of Winston-Salem. N. C., has been elected physical director.
 Local Laws Notice.
 Incident to the extra session of the leg islature, Clerk c. B. Brown of the house makes the following announcement: Please observe rule 8 of the joint rules. as follows: No local or special bill shall be introduced into either house unless the member who introduces 1t discloses at the time the fact that the notice required by the constitution has been given and sub mits one original and two exact copies of proof thereof with bill"
 Bankers Make Kick.
 The banks of the city have been raised an enormous amount in taxes, and they are fixing to enter vigorous protest. Out of 995 changes in taxes by the revenue board there was only one lowered. Mrs. Ware Dies.
 Mrs William H. Ware. for many years a resident of Montgomery, died Friday in Mobile. She was the widow of W. F. Ware, long one of the prominent men of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
CRAWFORD OF JASPER
 DISCUSSES FEE SYSTEM

Jasper, July 16-(Special)-J. H. Cram ford, representative in the legislature from Walker county has made the fol- lowing statement on the fee question:
 That the fees in many cases are excess sive is patent to any one who has paid the costs a few times. The state of Alabama seems to have realized the in- justice of the fee system, for all her of- ficers are now paid on a salary basis Of course, 1t would not be practical to pay the same salary to any officer, say, the tax collector, in every county in the state. The salaries of state officers do not seem to be the same in all the states, being regulated, I should say, by local conditions. The sheriff of Jefferson coun- ty, or even my own county (Walker), does more work and should receive more pay than all the officers of some of the smaller counties combined. The plan to pay the county officers a salary, first re- quiring them to earn the salary out of the fees charged, and turn the balance of the fees into the county treasury, Is. I think, a very poor remedy for the evil com plained of What is the difference to the man who Is paying the cost whether the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
r, A. FIanaoan Dies,

Auburn. July 16.-(Special)-T. A. F1ana- gan died Wednesday evening after brief illness, having been stricken with apo plexy on Friday night last The entire community is deeply grievsd at the loss of the estimable citizen. MT. Flanagan was 85 years of age, was gallant Con federate soldier, going to the front when 8 mere lad, and was a lifelong member of the Methodist church. As the head of a large clothing establishment he was known as Boss Flanagan" to thousands of Auburn men throughout the south He was one of the college town institutions and a landmark for half a century. He was greatly beloved. MT. Flanagan had been alderman of the town for 25 yearA. He Is survived by a wife and several brothers and sisters. His remains will be carried to Columbus, Ga. for inter ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

money goes to the officer or to the county treasury? I have thought that a sliding scale of fees might be practical. An esti- mate of what would be fair and right could be very easily secured from the books of the officers in the different coun- ties. l should say that in some counties a fair price for certain work might be 50 cents, and that an officer would make money In other counties doing the same work for 10 cents. The figures mentioned are simply suggestive, and are used for illustration. To most laymen, all official or professional fees seem high. For in stance, in an itemized list of cost we often find printers fees, which to the uninitiated seem very high, yet I am informed by one of the leading officers of this county, who Is also a publisher of some note, that the charges for state printing are fixed by statute. That they are very much in excess of the commer- cial rate is a matter of common informa- ton.
 From the foregoing I think you will understand that I would cheerfully vote to abolish the fee system or remove any other burden that expresses the people, provided better plan is offered, but thus far I have seen nothing that offered any hope of relief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
Walter Thomas ples.

Scottsboro. July 18-(Special. )-Walter Thomas. deputy to sherff John l.. Staples, died at his home here last night of ty- phoid fever after lingering illness of several weeks. His death was not unex- pected as he had been in dying state three or four days. He was a son of the late D. A. Thomas, ex-shertn of this county, and his name was being spoken of in connection with the next race for sheriff MT. Thomas was reared in this county and had host of friends Vho greatly regret his demise. He was an excellent officer. He leaves a young wife and two small children. His remains were inferred in the city cemsrtery this after noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
cLEckLER GETS CONTRACT.
Will Remodel Wing of Girls School
 At MontcvaIo.

Anniston, July 16.-(Special)-F M. Cleckler of this city has been awarded the contract for the remodeling of the cen- tral wing of the Alabama Girls Indus trial school at Montevallo. for which Architect c. w. Carlton prepared tho plans. The improvements will cost about S12,0O0 and will greatly enhance the beauty of the building. The Robinson Plumbing company of this city has also been award ed s2SO0 contract for work in that line. MT. Carlton will open bids Monday for the new High school building at Henin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
RsIsIno Church Fund.

Florence. July 16.-(Special.) )-The com- mittee which has In charge the raising of subscriptions to the Florence Bap- tist church building fund has. since It's organization one week ago, secured SS413 A number of large subscriptions were secured from members of the congre- gation, but the public generally has re- sponded literally. There still remains about $6t00 to be raised to replace the church organ and pastors residence. all of which were destroyed by fro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
NEWS OF DORA.
Mrs. Tait Is Accidentally Shot by a
 Pistol.

Dora, July 1S.-tspecial. .)-Mrs. Dr. P. K. Tait, while cleaning and brushing up her room yesterday at her residence at Sloss, accidently knocked .3S calibre Smith & Wesson pistol to the floor, and 1t discharged, the ball entering Mrs. Tait's left arm just above the elbow The wound Is not dangerous. but is quite painful.
 John Price, a deaf mute, was knocked off the track here today by the mine en- zine. MT. Price was walking up the rail- road from Dora to West Pratt and was hit by the engine near MT. Gravley's store at West Pratt. MT. Price was skinned and shaken up considerably, but no bones were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
ELECTING TEACHERS.
Fasteners and InfideIs Must Not
 Apply.

Tuscumbia, July 1e.-(Special. .)-County Superintendent of Education Johnson of Colbert county believes in patronizing home teachers and teachers of orthodox views on religious questions At meet ing of the county board of education held yesterday to elect teachers of the State High school, to be established at Leigh ton, he left 1t entirely with the board as to the number of teachers to be employ ed, but stated that if they elected an in hdel or some person from the east he would exercise his veto power. Fifteen applications for the position of principal and assistant were on file with Superin- tendent Johnson. Prof. Daniel Harmon of Cordova was elected principal and Miss Mary Camp assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
TAXES REDUCED.
Hearing Before Franklin Commission
 CTS Is Concluded.

Russellville, July 16.-(Speciai.)-Thec case of the state of Alabama against Weber & Golfer who own several thousand acres of timber lands in Franklin county, was concluded before the court of county reve- nue yesterday afternoon. The county tax commissioner ordered the tax on the de- fendant companys lands raised from g 50 an acre to y an acre, the claim being based on the fact that the company sold 12O0 acres of the same timbered lands for s11 900 rate of nearly $10 an acre. The board of revenue agreed to the fact that the raise was excessive and ordered the timber companys taxes placed again at 1.6 an acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
May Run for Treasurer.

Florence. July 16.-(Special )-John Puri- foy. state examiner of public accounts. has been in Florence several days audit ing the accounts of the State Normal college. Judge Purifoy stated that he will probably enter the race for state treasurer before the democratic primary next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
The Champion PuIIet.

Florence. July 16.-(Spedal.) )-Dr. and Mrs. P. 8. Boyd of this city are the own CTS of | most remarkable bullet which they believe has established new record. Tho pullet was matched on March N and on July 16, less than four months, laid her first egg. She is barred Plymouth Rock of fine strain and is beautiful specimen. She made her nest on the iron ing board in the kitchen so there could be no chance for the skeptically inclined to provo an altbi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

sociation as it's secretary treasurer. Mr. Dickersou is a native of Lincoln but in recent years has been assistant cashier of the Bank of St. Clair county at Pell City. His experience in that capacity thoroughly equips him for his new and more responsible duties.
 Two vice presidents and five members of the board of directors will be chosen from among several of the most promi- nent business and farming interests of this section who are subscribers for stock. prominent banker of AnnIston is also interested and may go upon the board. The entire issue of stock has been underwritten but one-half Is being of fered to local investors at par. The sub scribed capital will be $250O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
Telephone Lines Extended.

Huntsville, July Special .)-The Southern Bell Telephone company has ex- tended toll lines to several points in Jack son county during the last few days. Woodville, Garth, Holly Tree, Princeton and Trenton are included in the new con- nections and service is given about % farmers and business msn in the valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

Experienced travellers have found great benefit by taking with them bottle of Dr. Seth Arnolds Balsam. It cures H. ness caused by impure water and sudden changer, of climatA- Warranted by Jacobs ~ q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

About that time my nephew told me about his experience with the Cuti- cura Remedies. He had eczema so se- verely that the blood ran down into his shoes. He suffered with the eczema for many years and had tried everything the physicians could prescribe. After doctoring for fifteen years, in which time he found no relief, he was finally induced to try the Cuticura Remedies, and they cured him permanently in four months.
 You can easily believe that made haste to try them on his recommenda- tion. commenced vsing the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. l was cured in less than two months so per fectly that have not even had symp- tom of the disease since, although it is over five years since the trouble began. l give this testimonial voluntarily, with out solicitation or hope of reward, except that some one seeing it may be relieved from suffering as I was. G. T. Hamil- ton, Indiana, Pa.. Dec. 15 and "A, 190S."
 For thirty years Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have afforded speedy relief to tens of thousands of skin-tor- tured and disfigured sufferers from ec- zemas, rashes, itchings, irritations and chafings, from infancy to age, bringing comfort and peace to distracted house. holds when all else failed.
 Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the world. Potter Drug and Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston, Mass. pB-Mailed Free 32-page book on treatment and cure of torturng. disaguring skin diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
TWO MEN RID OF
 CRUEL ECZEMA
Nephew Doctored for Fifteen Years but Got No Beneft-FinaIIy Tried Cuticura Remedies and was Per- manently Cured-Uncle Similarly Cured Five Years Ago.
ONE CURE BY CUTICURA
 LEADS TO ANOTHER
About five years ago was burned In an explosion of natural gas. My head

ana lace, also my ndnus and arms, were burned. A bout three weeks after, eczema set in over the parts of my body which were burned and my physi- clan undertook to cure it by administering a solution of arsenic, in oreasing the doses, but without any percepti- ble benefit. Twas grad ually losing strength from the suffering and I was in a very serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
Personal and General.

Tomorrow will be another large pay day in the Bessemer district, the Louis vile and Nashville paying off today, and the mines at Dolornite and Woodward distributing money tomorrow.
 Mrs. Nora Golson, the librarian at the Carnegie library will spend her vacation in Montgomery attending the summer school for librarians.
 MT. W. T. Kennedy and Judge William Jackson will go to Leeds tomorrow in the interest of the new county.
 Misses Ethel and Rosebud Rassiand, Hs- ther Vines and Maggie Moore left today for Stouts mountain, where they will join the house party of Mrs. & J. Simpson.
 Dalsy Brown, the negro woman charged with the killing of Sadie Foster, was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
BESSEMER JOYFUL OVER THE PROSPECT Believes New County Is Again
 In Sight WORK ON A, B. & A. ROAD Bessemer Team VIII Meet Y. M. c. A. in Birmingham Today-Per- sonal and General News of
 Interest in Bessemer.
WORK ON A, B. & A. ROAD

Bessemer, July 16-(Special. )-When it was made known that the governor had included the creating of new counties in his official call the people of Bessemer were exultant at the victory of the New County club and expressed themselves as highly confident of the result in the elec- tion. Keen disappointment was felt by many that the governor did not submit the making of the new county to the legis- lature instead of to the people. In spite of this fact, however. the advocates of the new county are confident that they can pilot the issue to victory.
 There are other features in the call that are of interest to Bessemer as well as the new county issue. The prohibition question has been a very live one in Bes- semer for some time, and the communica- ton of the governor in this respect was of especial interest to the advocates of prohibition in this city. The officials have met with great difficulty in enforcing the law, and have been practically at stand still since the action of the supreme court in the anti-storage ordinance short time ago. The action of the legislature in this respect Is awaited with keen interest both by the prohibitionists and those opposed to the measure The ''near beer' sellers have also been giving considerable trouble and there is a general feeling of expec- tancy in prohibition circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
SEABOARD WILL TOUCH AT ANNISTON Prominent Officials Inspect
 Terminal Sites HAS VALUABLE PROPERTY Governor Conner Will Inspect State Troops in Camp At Oxford Lake
 Next Thursday = Tebbetts
 Talks of coIIectorship.
HAS VALUABLE PROPERTY

Anniston. July 16-(special.)-A body of officials of the Seaboard Air Line rail- way were in Anniston today for the pur- pose of inspecting their local property, and it was announced that the company will erect terminal facilities here and extend their line from Jacksonville or else run in over the tracks of the Louis- vile and Nashville as soon as the re- ceivership is dismissed. This project has been under advisement for some time and would have become a reality two years ago but for the financial depression The Seaboard's property here Is valued at about $100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
Work on A., B. & A.

The work on the Atlantic, Birmingham and Atlanta Is progressing rapidly and the forces of the railroad are expected to be at work in Bessemer in the near future. Engineer Hammill was in Bessemer re- gently In regard to the removal of build ings in the city on the right of way. Con- siderable work will have to be done from Sixteenth to Twenty-sixth streets. The Strong property, which has been lnVoNed in litigation has been secured by the road and the Johns place has been condemned to allow the passage of the road. It IS rumored that P. H. OBrten will supply the dirt to fill in from Eighteenth street to the top of the viaduct on Sixteenth street. It is also understood that steam shovel is to be placed at Feeders to re- move the rubbish which has collected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

Thursday will be governors day at the encampment of the Third regiment, Ala bama National Guard, which begins here tomorrow, according to a telegram to Col w. H. McKleroy from Governor Conner announcing that he and staff would be in the city on that day At least 750 men of the 300 in the regiment are expected, all arrangements having been completed for the encampment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17
Ressemer To Play Y. M. c. A.

SnOVel IS u Dt pidSCo oS isSSS "
 move the rubbish which has collected.
 Bessemer To Play Y. M. c. A.
 The Bessemer team plays the strong team from the Y. M C. A. in BirmingS ham tomorrow, and the boys realize that they have a hard proposition to go up against It will be remembered that the local team defeated the Y. Nj. c. A. by an overwhelming score Iii the early part or the season, but since that the team from Birmingham has been greatly strength ened by the addition of several college players, and the acquisition of a good twirler. The game tomorrow will be in Birmingham, and the local team will be accompanied by an enthusiastic bunch of rooters who will do their best to cheer the team to victory. The value of loyal bunch of fans was forcibly demonstrated yesterday afternoon when the opposing pitcher was sent up in the air by the frantic appeals of the fans to the home team to do something. Fancher will do the pitching for Bessemer and probably Thomas for the Y. M. c. 4. As Thomas is a southpaw the probab for hard contest are evident. The team was out practicing this afternoon, and Manager Griffenkamp expressed himself as satis- fled with the showing the boys made.
 The game between Woodward and Gras- selli tomorrow Is being looked forward to with interest by local fans. The Wood ward team has been greatly strengthened since Joe Crittenden assumed the manage ment and he has been practicing the team diligently on team work and trick plays, There is a strong probability that the Grasselli will be defeated, as 1t took them 10 innings to defeat the Terminal team to the tune of to 0, and Woodward turned the trick by g to 6. Should Bes- semer win and Grasselli lose the local team will assume the lead, and in the opinion of the local fans will keep 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-17

Thomas E. Kilby has purchased from D. J. L. Wikle what is known as the Security Bank building. between Ninth and Tenth streets on Noble. The price paid for the building was exactly 20 per cent more than Dr. Wiklie paid for the same property two months ago, which is considered a striking evidence as to the stability of Anniston real estate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-25

Was Not Originally Intend
ed to Drain Butcher
Pen Pond.

The overflow through the sanitary
sewer through the manhole at the
corner of ZarragOssa and DeVilliers
streets has been the subject of great
deal of comment recently, and yester-
day Journal representative invssti-
gated the matter.
1t was found that the sewer over
flowed at this point whenever there is
a heavy rain and water has been flow
ing out through the manhole for the
past three days.
This sewer is now used for drain
ing the old Butcher Pen pOnd-some-
thing that it was not originally in
tended to do with this particular
sewer. The sewer that was intended
for the drainage of Butcher Pen pond
was never constructed because the
funds on hand were insufficient for
that purpose, and this DeVilliers
street sewer was put into commission
only temporarily with the hope that
If would carry of the Butcher Pen
water until the other sewer could be
constructed.
1t develops, however. that the
sewer will not carry on this water
and as soon as the sanitary COnnec-
lions are made with the sewer, the
Butcher Pen pond connection will
have TO be CT OF. Butcher Pen pond
will then revert to its original status
that Of a pond without drainage
until such time as the city can secure
the money with which to construct
the drainage sewer as originally
planned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-25
BOAT RACES
At THE BLUFF
HANDICAP IN EVERY CASE WILL
BE GIVEN DAY OF CONTEST,
BUT RACE COMMITTEE DESIRES
WORD EARLY FROM PROSPECT
I'VE CONTESTANTS.

Handicaps for every boat in next
Sundays races will be taken in the
forenoon of the day of the race, buJ
the committee especially urges upon
all prospective contestants the neces-
sity and advisability Of handing in
the names of their boats This should
be done for many reasons.
1t is proposed that all boats be
taken to the Bluff Sunday morning
and dinner will be taken there. The
wharf extends considerably out from
the shore line, affOrding all a good,
safe place for mOOring- A double
purpose will be served in having all
the boats on the scene in plenty OF
time. For one thing, everything will
be in readiness for an early and
prompt start.
Four prizes will be donated winning
boats. Originally three were offered
but the fourth is TO be given the win
ner in the mosquito fleet which will
form an important feature Of the af-
ternoon of sport.
The course will be selected SUNDAY
morning. such arrangements having
been agreed upon yesterday by the
committee which will judge the
races.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-25
THE WEATHER
IN PENSACOLA

Report of weather conditions for
Aug. "a, furnished by local office, q.
s. Weather Bureau. for the Pensacola
Journal:
Maximum temperature, Sc degrees
at $3.50 D. m.
Minimum temperature, rs degrees
at $50 a. m.
Mean temperature, 81 degrees.
Normal temperature 81 degrees.
Departure from normal o degree.
Departure from normal, plus 1 de-
gree.
Average maximum temperature for
this date, SO degrees.
Average minimum temperature for
this date, "A degrees.
Accumulated deficiency of daily
mean temperature since first OF the
month 1 degree.
Accumulated excess of daily mean
temperature from January LIST to 1st
Of the month, 81 degrees.
Total rainfall since LIST Of month,
11-05 inches.
Normal rainfall for this month.
716 inches.
Total deficiency of rainfall from
January 1st to 1st of month, 4.42
inches.