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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
STANDARD COTTON
 GRADES ARE FIXED

Washington, July a.-(Special.)-ln the act making appropriations for the depart ment of agriculture last year the Secre- tary of Agriculture was authorized t'to establish a standard for the different grades of cotton, calling to his assistance for that purpose expert cotton classifiers. by fixing a standard of middling cotton and using the same as a basis, establish ing A standard of nine different grades, to be designated middling fair, strict good middling, good mddling, strict middling, strict low middling, low middling, strict good ordinary and good ordinary" The The Secretary of Agriculture was further authorized ito prepare in practical form the standard of said grades and furnish the same upon request to any person. the cost therof to be paid, when delivered, by the preson requesting the same and certi- fled under the signature of the said secre- tary and the seal of his department
 Carrying out the provisions Of this act, the secretary convened in February committee of cotton experts, including, be- sides the department experts. represen- tattyes of the different interests of the trade.
 The department furnished the commit tee every facility for its work. having on hand types of ctton from the different
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
FATAL EFFECT OF BIG WIND STORM

Memphis, July 31.-A child killed four other persons injured, score of dwelling houses more or less damaged innumerable trees and fences wrecked and telephone and electric light service demoralized because of tangled wires is the result of an electrical and wind storm which prevailed here late to- day. f
 The dead:
 Albert Ray, years old.
 Injured: Jessie Ray, Is years old; Joseph Dobbins, infant, badly bruised and burned; Malcomb Dobbins, years old, bruises and cuts; Louis Todd, bad ly burned.
 The atmospheric disturbances came at the end of AS hours of oppressive weather the thermometer for the greater part of the time lowering about the 90 degree mark. The storm broke shortly before 6 o'clock and continued for half and hour, vivid lightning flashes following in rapid succession in the midst of heavy downpour of rain.
 The child killed was struck by bolt of ghtning and death was instan- taneous. The same bolt struck the elder child of the same household. knocking him from a second story win dow
 The two Dobbins children were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
THIRTEEN KILLED
 IN RAILWAY CRASH

Couer D'Alent, Idaho, July 31-(Special) In collision of interurban trains today five care were telescoped, killing at least 13 persons and injuring nearly 100 more. The collision occurred at 4:1O D. m. at Ia Crosse, a small town on the Spokane Nd Inland interurban line between Couer D'Alene and Spokane about one mille out of Couer D'Alene. Every one of the five cars was damaged, while the smoker of the westbound train was damned in to a 12-foot space. The two platforms occupied about a foot of space with the mangled forms of all of the men on one underneath the other
 The lower part of the bodies of the victims in the telescoped cars were held by the seats and crushed woodwork, while they became a writhing, screaming mass. Axes were procured and men aimed careful blows between protruding legs and arms to break up the cars and extricate the victims. Men were taken out with their feet or hands torn off and flesh hanging in shreds or their bodies crushed and limp, while they still lived and were unconscious. The scenes at the wreck were almost indescribable.
 The trains were choked with land seekers and it is said were running at high speed. The cars are a mass of kindling wood and ten dead bodies have already been taken from the debris. A hurried call was sent to this city for med ical assistance and doctors were sent In automobiles with bandages and supplies.
 The people of La Crosse are opening their homes to the injured and ambu- lances from the city are bringing the bodies of the dead in. All of the auto mobiles in the city were sent to the scene and are in service hauling the passengers and injured to this city.
 The forward cars of both trains are a complete wreck and the terrific impact of the collision telescoped them, crush ing and grinding the masses of humanity into horrible shapes, many sustaining broken limbs and other injuries and there is not car in the two trains but what shows the effect of the terrific force of the collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
unprejudlced.

From Success Magazine.
 Mike McGinnis was being examined for jury duty in a murder trial.
 MT. McGnnis," asked the judge. have you formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner at the bar?"
 No, sir,' replied Mike.
 Have you any conscientious scruples against capital punishment?''
 Not in this case, your honor," Mike replied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Sentenced for Life.

Barnwell. s. C., July 31.-Two white men, members of rather prominent families-Chester Kennedy and Ad. Bolyston-were sentenced to life i'm prisonment by Judge Sease in the cir cult court here today, both having been convicted of murder with recom- mendation to the mercy of the court
 Kennedy, who was convicted yester- day of omplicity in the assassination oA Perry Ussery, secured . stay of sen eAce pending appeal Boylston was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01

exchanges and markets and materials for making up the grades as provided by law. The committee. after due deliberation, submitted a unanimous report, which the secretary has approved, fixing the grades and making certain recommendations in connection herewith.
 In view of the fact that contracts are made for cotton In advance of the ensuing cotton season, the committee recommend ed that the grades agreed upon by the committee be not promulgated for gen eral use in trade transactions prior to September 1, 1910. In order. however, for the cotton trade to become fully acquaint- ed with the grades the department of agriculture will in short time place sets in the hands of limited number of as- sociations. organizations, exchange and agricultural colleges for inspection.
 These sets will enable the cotton pro- ducers cotton merchants and the spin ners to become familiar with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
THIS STRIKE MAY
 SOON BE SETTLED

Pittsburg, July, 91.-(special. .)-Superin- tendent Rider of the Schoenville plant of the Presesd Steel Car company now has charge of the strike and it Is believed the difficulty will soon be settled. Pres ident Hofstot was approached by a com mittee representing the strikers this aft ernon and he referred the committee to Superintendent Rider
 All through the strike President Hofstot has had active control of the dispute and he refused to deal with any of the strik- CTS or the committees representing them. It was reported that a meeting of the directors of the Pressed Steel Car com pany was held today and MT. Hofstot was induced to give way to Superintendent Rider. It was also rumored that Pres 1dent Hofstot has resigned. At the office of the company this afternoon the officials would neither deny nor affirm the rumor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
JUDGE DICKINSON
 TURNS BOY AGAIN

fnson, Secretary of War, today visited the Tennessee state troops at Camp Dickinson, which is named for the sec retary, near Waverly. He expressed his satisfaction with conditions found and offered 800 trophy for skirmish fight ing. Judge Dickinson indulged in some pistol practice, at which he was defeated by old friend, Dr. Lucius Burch, sur geon general of the First Tennessee reg iment. Then in a spirit of fun he hoisted on his shoulders Surgeon Burch. who weighs 27o pounds, and paraded him around the range, to the great delight of the soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Trial of Bank Case.

Asheville, July S31.-Joseph E. Dicker- son was the target of the government S guns today in the Breeze -Dickerson bank case District Attorney Holton endeav- ored to show that after the firm known as "J E. Dickerson 6 Co.," had been succeeded by a new creation known as '"The J. E. Dickerson Company" notes were signed in 1897, shortly before the failure of the First National bank, in dorsed by J. E. Dfckerson & Co. Mir Holton contended that r. E. Dickerson & Co.," was dead and that the indorsement was worthless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
INSANE HOSPITAL
 STEWARD CHOSEN

Meridian, Miss, July 31.-(Special)-At n. meeting of the board of trustees of the East Mississippi Insane hospital today Albert G. Lyle of this city was elected steward to succeed John F. McBeath who has been steward for the past five years, and whose term of office expires October l. Drs. Card and Stevens were reelected assistant physicians of the institution. The election of a successor to MT. Me- Beath came as a great surprise in view of the splendid indorsement of the bus iness men of Meridian for his reelection MT. Lyle, who succeeds MT. McBeath, is one of the best known young men of Me ridian. He was formerly connected with the First National bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
One Boy Kills Another.

Winston-Salem, N. O., July 31.-At Mooresville today Thomas Sherrill, aged IS, was shot and killed by Glenn Madison, about the same age. Sher- Till and Madison were in an old school house now used as mattress factory fooling with pistol. Madison claims that the shooting was accidental, but he was held for investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Trading Stamps Knocked Out.

Atlanta, July 31.-Trading stamps are now contraband in Georgia. Gov ernor Brown this afternoon signed the bill which prohibits the use of the little stickers for barter or trade in- ducements. The bill was introduced at the request of the retail merchants of the state who discovered a New York mail house was reaping a har- vest by using the stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Accommodating.
ger in Success Magazine

Fly. Mayer in Success Magazine
 An American was showing some artist friends from Munich the sights of New York. As they stood in front of the Shakespeare statute, in Central park. discussion arose whether the figure was resting upon it's right or its left leg.
 ''Er steht auf dem rechten bein."
 "Nein," retorted another, Ter steht auf dem liken befn."
 "Auf dem rechten." argued several.
 "Auf dem liken," retorted the other faction.
 An American gentleman, overhearing the dispute, came over and politely tipped his hat. Excuse me, gentlemen" he said. 'but this isn't Lincoln, this is Shakespeare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
convicted today of assassinating his Drother-ln-law, Cleveland Tanning
Trouble lin the Royal Palace.

ouSSeSs lS2SaZlne. lne Shakespeare club of New Or,ea,s used to give amateur theatrical perfor,,,s , ahees that were distinguished for the local prominence of the actors Oroa 'e sociai celebrity, with gorgeous costume as one or tho lords In waiting. had onIv Tour words to say: "The queen has swooned' As he stepped forward h,s trlenas applauded vocfferously. Rowing ms thanks, he faced the king and said. in very hlgh- pitched voice, The swoon has queened."
 mere was roar of laughter; but he waited patiently, and made another at tempt: "'
 Ihe sween has cooned"
 Again the walls trembied and the staee manager said. in voice which could ha heard all over the house. Come of, won doggoned fool''
 But the ambitious amateur refused to surrender and in a rasping faisetto as he was assisted off the stage, he screamed: "The coon has sweened''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
John T. Dillon.

John T. Dillon aged S9 years, Is dead at the family residence. 112O North Six teenth street Funeral services will be held at the Fountain Heights Methodist church at o'clock this afternoon and internent will be in Elmwood cemtery. The Knights of Pythias will be in charge of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
blown by gust of wind across the

blown by a gust of wind across the kitchen of the Dobbins home and against a stove on which the evening meal was being prepared. Todd was caught among the timbers of church steeple which was aflre, and badly burned before he was rescued.
 While the greater part of the dam age was In the suburbs in the down town district swinging signs were torn from their fastenings and windows were smashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Frank O. Keller.

Funeral services over the remains of Frank Q. Keller will be held at O clock tomorrow morning at the Southside Cath olic church. Interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
We'll Eoujpped,

A Methodist bishop was recently guest at the home of a friend who had two charming daughters. One morn ing the bishop. accompanied by the two young ladies' went out In the hope of catching some trout. An old fisherman. out for the same purpose, wishing to ap- pear friendly, called out:
 "Ketchin' many. pardT''
 The bishop. drawing himself to his full height, replied, Brother, I am a fisher of men" .
 "Yon'vs got the right kind of bait, all rigflt," was the hshermau's ysjo4ndsr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
BertIe May Ball.

Bertie May Ball, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alfonso Ball, is dead at the family residence, 11s North Thirty ninth street. Funeral services will be held at the ldence this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
Mrs. Jane Firth.

Mrs. Jane Firth Is dead at the family residence. 1017 North Forty-fifth street Funeral services will be held this after noon and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Owen Hernandez.

Owen Hernandez, the 5-year-old son of MT and Mrs. R. M. Hernandez died yes terday afternoon in South Pittsburg Tenn. The parents resided in Birming- ham until two weeks ago, and the re- mains are being brought here for inter- ment They will be taken to Shaw & Sons establishment and funeral services probably will be held there this after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01

Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01

E. T. Shaw & Son. Unaertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01

This Chair combines all the comfort, together with the most substantial workman snip you get at this price. Monday ne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
DRENNEN co.

Pretty quality Longcloth. 16- yard bolts, s1.50 nOA values, at yard .. OON No. 500 Imperial Longcloth IS yard bolts, value O1 7E at bolt ........ .-.- VAe eb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01

Some of this seasons choicest
 designs, all colors, our $1.25 values. Monday, nO. per pair, only ... -. ..OCk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
DRENNEN GO.

Ladies' Muslin Drawers, H &
 s. tucked, lace T0n trimmed ,. .. .. .....AOA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-01
DRENNEN GO.

5000 yards light and dark Per cales, 10c and 121s GzkA values, at yard -. =. VmN Amoskeag Apron Gingham. 2
 to s-yard lengths. Sc EA values, at yard .. .. .. .OS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
LABOR NEWS

Color pressmen OF New York City
have received an increase in pay.
The project to erect a labor temple
has been revived in Pittsburg, Pa.
Members of the Cigarmakers' Inter
national union are voting for seventh
vice president.
The American Federation Of Labor
has decided olhotisd aotn utnaun
has decided to hold its annual con-
vention next year in ST. Louis.
In 1908 mine accidents in Great Brit
ain caused 1908 deaths and incapaci-
tated 141.S51 men more than seven
days each.
The Massachusetts unions Of steam en-
gineers have started movement for q
monument on the grave of rhe late
Frank B. Monaghan, who was a former
international president and for years a
national councillor and officer and, at
the time of his death editor of the I'M
ions international publication.
Trades unionism among women has
progressed more rapidly IN Great
Britain during the last five years than
among men. The increase from 1904 to
1907 in the number of women enrolled
while the increase in the male member
ship during the corresponding period
was only PAT per cent. The number CT
women in trades unions in 1904 was
12s. 2S5, against a total of s20t 909 IN
1907, the last year Of which statistics
are available.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
(Communicated.l


East Chicago, Ind, Dec An cele-
bration of a very successful football
season on the gridiron, the East Chi
cago team held a banquet at the home
of Melvin Hascall Covers for eigh-
teen were laid and a very sumptuous
repast was partaken Of Speeches were
made by the different members of the
team and altogether the evening spent
will be long remembered by the grid
iron warriors.
Several matters of business were
taken UP and settled. the election Of
officers beinf1 rst. Melvin Hascall. the
reliable half back, was chosen captain
of the 1910 team. James McShane was
elected treasurer, and J. L. Hascan ap-
pointed manager.
The next matter of business was the
awarding of the sweater vests and
monographs. the following men being
remembered for their good efforts to
make name for East Chicago in foot
ball: c. Douglas, McKenna, French,
Smith. zimmerman. McDillon. Cadman,
Hascall, Brown Snedden Lowery, Gar
rett, Macintosh. ]. McShane and p. Nc
Shane.
In reply to the article in your pa
per on the evening of New. &c. claiming
that the game between Hammnd and
East Chicag was marred thrugh the
continual wrangling and kicking of the
East Chicago team. wish to deny this
statement. most of the kicking was
done by the Hammond men. The only
real kick put up by last Chicago dur
ing the game was to be blamed on the
head linesman, Stephens. captain OF the
H. A. A.. who placed his yard line be-
tween the 26 and S6-yard line instead
of between the 25 and S5-yard line
when Hammond carried the ball to the
35-yard line. East Chicago claimed the
ball as theirs as the lines showed that
Hammond fell yard short of their re-
quired distance in three downs. After
wrangling for five minutes stephens
mistake was discovered and like a mar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
CHICAGO MAN
WORLDS CHAMPION
Chicago's % Year Old Cue
Marvel Averages 35 1914
in Decisive Contest.

New York, Dec. 4-Calvin Demarest
the 22-year-od billiard marvel from
Chicago. last night won the worlds 1872
balk line billiard championship. He de-
feated his fellow citizen, George SUIT
ton, by the remarkable score of 500 to
IS. His victory over Sutton who has
several times been title holder at the
1871 and 1872 styles. was by far the NEST
brilliant performance of the interna-
tional tournament.
Although starting with cipher, De-
marest ran out his string in fourteen
innings, checking up a sensational av-
erage of 35 1914. His work reminded
the experts of Hopes play in the
sweepstakes at Chicago a few years
ago when he cleaned up the worlds
best players Demarest has been the
feature of the championship tourna-
ment at the Madison Square Garden.
He lost his first game to Sutton and
since that time has won six straight
matches
In almost every instance he has won
in a spectacular finish. Last night he
had an unfinished run Of 80, and gave
every indication of going we'll into the
three figures had it ben necessary. It
star all the way.
Last week three men were tied for
first honors, Demarest, Sutton and
Cline. Demarest disposed of both with
apparent ease and is considered by au-
thorities here to be the equal of Hoppe
and Ives, when the latter was at his
best. Moreover he gives promise of
even better work.
Neither men started out with any
great success. Demarest checked up a
zero and Sutton followed with a 4.
Then Demarest came back with a a
and - Sutton in the meantime gath
cred a cipher and 81 Then Demarest
came through with brace OF zeros.
He was believed to be off his game, and
many spectators were giving the vic
tory to Sutton in advance when Demar-
est cut loose
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
PROBE FOR ATHLETES
Investigate Eligibility of
Notre Dame Stars.

Notre Dame. Ind, Dec. A repre-
sentative of an eastern weekly spent
a considerable portion of the day going
over the athletic situation. The object
of his visit was to probe charges Of
ineligibility raised by Coach Yost Of
Michigan against Notre Dame football
players and thorough investigation
was made.
Full scholastic records for the last
five years were shown and the identity
of all players coroborated by means Of
their records. names and pictures. Do
Ian. Dimmick, Philbrook. Hamilton and
Mathews. who have been limited as not
being eligible to play under college
rules. all made signed statements COW
ering the full history of their football
career.
The university authorities welcomed
the investigation and did everything
possible to have 1t made thorough, as
they know that the men in question are
all right and that when the facts are
presented they will prove without doubt
that the criticisms of the Notre Dame
players is without justice or founda-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-04
SPORTING NOTES
FOOTBALL MEN IN {. CHICAGO
HAVE AN ELABORATE BANQUET

he apologized, but it hardly helped mat
ters, as 1t appeared to the crowd East
Chicago was to blame for the delay.
whereas they were not The game was
poorly conducted from the first and
somebody didn't use much brains. The
great rivalry between the two teams is
well known and every close decision on
required distance was sure to be meas
ured, and to make matters worse, not
a line on the field was measured. All
the umpire could do was to take the
word of the head linesman as to wheth-z
er or not the team had made the re-
CURED distance. and it was hardly fair
to East Chicago. as the captai8 of the
Hammond team was acting in that ca
pacity.
Now as to Hammond claiming the
championship of Northern Indiana, also
victory over US on Thanksgiving day,
why it is hardly fair and very unsports-
manIike on their part. for it is known
that the referee ruled the contest no
game and that 1t should be played over
again. Mr.. Hubbard Of the H. Al A. will
vouch for this statement himself If
Hammond is really sincere in thinking
she has the best football team in
nOIltlSIu luQlduds last OAAOd6O WIN
play them anywhere, any time and any
place. AS far as claims go we have a
far better one than Hammond as we
have a II TO defeat on them among
our games East Chicago Is proud of
the record made by her fast little foot
ball team, who averaged but 1913 pounds.
Seven defeats in eight years and only
one in the last two against teams that
] have outweighed them 20 to 80 pounds
+, to a man. AS far as nerve goes, you
got to hand it to the East Chicago
bunch. If East Chicago wanted beef on
their team they could get it. as there
are several old stars around here that
! would be willing to help down Ham
mond, but East Chicago's husky eleven
needs no achievements. It's up tc
l Hammond. Come on, you H. A. A. and
there will be something doing.