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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
CIRCUIT COURT OPENS.
Six Murder Cases Are on LauderdaIe Ie
 Docket

Florence, September 8.-(Special. )-Judge Charles P. Almon convened the Septem- Der term of the Lauderdale county cir cult court this morning, starting the wheels of justice for what promises to be a very busy term
 The grand jury was organized with Turner Rice as foreman and this being the first term of court since the passage of the various prohibition laws, Judge Almon devoted almost an hour in his charge to this subject reading exten- sively from the new enactments.
 Judge Almon stated that as the laws had only been in effect a short time he thought it not to the best interest of the public to indict for violations where the parties were not familiar with the new laws, but that hereafter e would do all in his power to see that the laws are enforced.
 Six murder cases are on the docket for this term, more than for any term In years, and Judge Almon attributed the disregard for human life to liquor drinking and pistol toting.
 Judge Almon, in compliance with the new law passed at the recent session of the legislature. appointed B. F. Weak ley, a brother of Judge S. D. Weakley, court stenographer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
SCHOOL OPENS.
County Institution at AttaIa Has
 Good Attendance.

Attalla, September 6-(Special.)-The Etowah County High school opened this morning with & large attendance. The increase over last year was about 20 per cent. All teachers were present. consist ing of Prof. W. E. Turnipsee Miss Cole man and Miss BomAr. Many patrons came with their children to take part in the orening exercises whoch consisted of songs and short talks. Professor Turnip- seed outlined the policy for the present session, after which words of encourage ment were spoken by J. H. Richardson of Turkeytown, T. c. Banks, J. T. Payne, A. l.. DuPre and L. s. Gray. The work of the High school last year was first class With only two teachers, classes in all four years were carried on and when the state examip stion for licenses to teach was had in July two of the third year pupils were granted first grade licen- ses ard several of the pupils made sec ond grade. The people of the county are highly pleased with what has been ac- complished at the High school under tho supervision of Professor Turnipseed, who has continued his abors during tho sum mer, holding educational rallies through out the county. School opened in the building occupied last year.
 Mayor Stowers. chairman of the build ing committee, stated today that the new High school building would likely be ready for occupancy in 60 days. as most of the material Is now on the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
MIR. RICHARDSON
 SPEAKER OF DAY
TALKS FOR GOOD ROADS, WATER
 WAY IMPROVEMENT AND RUR-
 AL MAIL SERVICE AT LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.

Decatur, September 6.-(Special) )-A good roads and Labor Day celebration was held at Oakland park, New Decatur, today. The principal speaker during the morning was Congressman William Rich- ardson of this congressional district. He spoke for more than an hour to an audi ence numbering several hundred. His speech was listened to with marked at tention and he was frequently interrupted by applause.
 His speech was confined to rural routes, good roads and the improvement of the waterways of Alabama in general and of the Tennessee river in particular. He said that if the people of the congress sional district which he represents did not otherwise instruct him he would favor the issuance of government bonds to the extent of $500, ,OO0. 900 for the im- provement of the waterways of Alabama, and he thought that in time with the proper amount of work an issue of this magnitude could be had He told of the wonderful water power of Muscle Shoals, about 1S0,O00 horsepower, and said it was sufficient to turn every wheel in Nash vile, Birmingham, the Decaturs, Hunts vile and many other towns and cities within a like distance. He said if the government would spend about 5000, 600 or $l0,0OO, 900 on the construction of three dams at Muscle Shoals that this would give a fine stage of water for steamers the year round and that it would also harness the water power of these shoals in such a way so as the power could be used for the generation of electrical power. His remarks on the improvement of the Tennessee river and on the inn provement of the waterways of Alabama in general called forth round of en- thusiastic applause.
 He spoke of the wonderful improve ment of the country roads of this district and thought that within few more years this congressional district would be a perfect network of pike roads.
 He said that more than $100,000 annually was being paid to rural mail carriers in this congressional district and that with in the lapse of few years this amount would be more than doubled. He advised the rural carriers, and told them that it was the law, that they must take no active part in politics and he was glad to say that none of the carriers of his district had thus far violated this law. He thought that the rural mail delivery was one of the greatest departments of the government so far as the convent ence and the comfort of the country peo- pie were concerned.
 Congressman Richardson paid a high tribute to President William H. Taft by caying that while President Taft was a. republican and he was democrat ne recognized in President Taft a man of fairness, man of depth, an able judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Bessemer Wins from erasseIII.

The Bessemer ball team won this aft ernoon from Grasselli by the score of to 1. The game was at Grasselli, and 1t is considered quite feat to turn the trick on the home grounds of the chem ical nine. Fancher and Shepherd were the opposing twirlers and the local boy had the best of the argument He suc- ceeded in keeping his hits scattered and pitched in his old-time form. This Is the second time that he has turned the trick on Grasselli and he seems to have their measure. If he can do the same thing for the tie game with the Y. M c. A. that is to be played off soon, 1t means the pennant. The loss of today's game ties Grasselli with Bessemer for first place. Grasselli yet has two games with Y. M. c. A. and the indications are that she will lose at least one of them. Should Bessemer win from Y. M. c. A. and Woodward the pennan- of the City league would rest on the poue of the Fourth avenue diamond and Manager Griffen- kamp would have piloted his team to vic- tory through many difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
BLACK EYE GIVEN
 TO HEADLIGHT

St. Paul. Minn., September 6.-(Spe- cial.) )-Exhaustive tests which have just been completed on the Northern Pacific Hines in Montana give the electric locomotive headlight another black eye and result in the same general conclu- sion which followed the recent Great Northern tests. The expert report that the tremendous shaft of white light makes the darkness outside of the light zone even more intense, and has the effect of lessening the quickness of the men to observe signals and corroborate their colors.
 The tests were made in the presence of general officers of the road and mem bers of the Montana railway comniis- sion. Forty employees were examined with reference to the effect upon their eyesight of the brilliant beams of the electric headlight. both of oncoming trains and as seen from the engine cab. The conclusions of the railway officers are summarized in the following extract from the report of the division super intendent:
 "The action of the intense light rays run tHe eleclrlc headlight renders any signal carried invisible until the engine Is within 500 feet of the observers. Tae sgnals may then be seen, but their col ors cannot be detected for a space of from two to three seconds. The full view of the signals iJ therefore of but three or four seconds duration. This is stoo short time to permit observers to confirm the color and significance of the signal carried
 ''The use of tho electric headligas does not increase the danger to the occupants of the engine cab. It would appear that 1t does not interfere with signals being approached, but the coloa or night signals is more distinct than with good oil headlight.
 The effect of running against - opposing electric headlight is to 60 blin1 the vision of the enginemen as to ap- parently increase the darkness of tho space outside of the beam of light. This results in increased danger to men whose duties require them to go into and out of the zone of white light
 It Is understood that the result of the tests will be rigid orders requiring en- ein"s in clear to blind their lights and notifications of the use of the electric headlight on all road engines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
CARRIERS WANT
 OFFICIAL ORGAN
HISTORY OF RURAL MAIL SER VICE REVIEWED BY CONGRESS- MAN BURNETT AT ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION.

Anniston. September 6.-(SpeciaL)- The State Rural Letter Carriers, which convened here this morning, went on record tonight in favor of the estab- lishment of a state organ and instruct cd the delegates to the national conven- ton to vote in favor of the proposed fraternal insurance organization cover ing death and sickness.
 The delegates were welcomed to the city by Mayor Wikle, Postmaster Bar ker and w. F. Curvin, president of tn county organization. State President Julius Marrett made the response. An address in favor of organization was made by H. c. Taylor. J. J. Hicks of Ashford spoke in favor of the insur- ance project and W. D. Pate of Hart ford favored the establishment of a state organ.
 The chief address of the day was made by Congressman Burnett, who spoke at length on the growth of the service, it's educationa influence, etc. He referred to the carriers as the sch oolmasters of the rural districts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

and lawyer and, in his opinion, would make a good President. He said he had invited the President to stop somewhere in the Eighth Congressional District of Alabama on his southern trip this month and assured him an audience of 50,OO0 people who had never before seen the President of the United States. He said the President told him he would be de- lighted to make the trip through this district and to stop and make a speech in the district, but that 1t was matter of impossibility at this time.
 Capt. Samuel Blackwell, ex-mayor of New Decatur and ex-third auditor of the United States Treasury, acted as master of ceremonies at the celebration today.
 The morning session was opened by the audience singing America and prayer by Dr. J. w. Newman pastor of the First Methodist church, Decatur. The address of welcome was delivered by the Rev. G. l.. Yates, pastor of the Central Bap- tist church. New Decatur. This was fol- lowed with a song by little girls, and then came Congressman Richardson's speech. After this the Rev. l.. P. Rover of New Decatur spoke on the subject of rural carriers. A letter of much interest was read on the subject of good roads and rural routes, which was written to one of the carriers by P. V. Degraw, fourth assistant postmaster general. The meet ing then adjourned for dinner. A bar becue and basket dinner was served on the grounds.
 Immediately after dinner there was horse racing and baseball games between Decatur and Lynnville, Tenn.
 Tonight there was dancing at the park and the days programme closed last to- night with fire works.
 During the afternoon the Rev. R. L. Quinn of Monlfon smoke Ou rl1ral car riers Hon. Samuel Blackwell of New De- catur spoke good roads. Miss Eva Winton of Somerville delivered a recita- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
COTTON IS PROFITABLE.
Bale With Seed Is Worth Almost One
 Hundred Dollars.

Marion, September 6.-(Special. )-For the first time in more than 70 years cot ton has sold in Marion for almost $l00 per bale. On Saturday the price of a bale of cotton was $e6. The seed from 1t brought $s2 50, making total of $s7 50. The cotton belt which lies immediately south and west from Marion has ono of the best crops made in several years. many planters will make as much as g bale and half to the acre. While tho staple is short in some sections, Marion is particularly blessed with an unusual crop. This has attracted much attention to this place and several business enter prises have seriously contemplated To- eating here There Is no vacant prop erty in the business section. although several new places have been added dur ing the year. But few residences are vacant and the general opinion is that Marion will have the best business year in several.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
ENSLEY DESERTED
 FOR THE HOLIDAY Citizens Sought Recreation In
 Numerous Places NEW PAY DAY SYSTEM Beginning Thursday Tennessee Com pany Will Inaugurate semi-Month- Iy Pay Day-PersonaI and
 General News. nj
NEW PAY DAY SYSTEM

Ensley, September 6.-(Special. )-La- Dor Day passed off very quietly in Ensley. Those seeking pleasure left in large crowds for the Fair grounds and other places of amusement. Practical ly every store and business house closed its doors at II o'clock and by noon the town was almost deserted. While the steel mill and furnaces were in operation all day many of the em- ployes who could be spared were given leave of absence and Joined the hap py throngs that crowded the street cars.
 As far as could be learned no acci- dent marred the day and no disorder of any kind occurred. The crowd of pleas> ure-seekers today was the best evil dence of the confidence of her citizens In the future prosperity of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
LABOR DAY IS VERY QUIET IN BESSEMER Police Have Number of Cases
 to Handle GRASSELLl IS DEFEATED 5essemer Takes Victory by Score of 5 to 1-Board of Education
 Revises Budget-Personal
 and General.

Bessemer. September 6.-(Special )-La- Dor Day was spent very quietly in Besse- mer, there being hardly any one on the streets. All the shops were closed. even to the undertakers. The majority of the citizens went elsewhere to celebrate the day. many going to Birmingham to the morning ball game, some to the fair grounds and more to East Lake, while quite a crowd of loyal fans accompanied the team to Grasselli this afternoon. The police department was active today, that being the only activity noticeable The mayor had a very full court this morning and the officers have been making arrests during the day. Those arrested are ne- groes. charged with minor offenses Hen ry Fields, negro man, was arrested this morning by Officer Clements. It is be- fieved Fields was involved in the Neely robbery. as he was wearing a hat which Is claimed came from Neely's. Alex Lock- ct and VIII Locket are in the city jail charged with perjury. It seems that they claimed that they gave $5 bill to M. Weinstein, one of the Jewish merchants, and that Weinstein shortchanged them. was discharged and the two negroes were held on the charge of perjury.
 In the police court this morning Riley Smith and Isaac White were fined $5 each and Frank Stables was discharged for being in a free-for-all fight Saturday night. Sydney Owens, one of the horse thieves recently captured by the detec- tives, was bound over to the grand jury this morning under $1500 bond. There were three charges against him. one of burglary and grand larceny, and two of grand larceny. Adam Welch, another of the band, was bound over under 5000 bond. Several more minor cases com pleted a good days work for the police and mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Confederate Veterans.

Stonewall chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet in regu- lar session at o'clock Tuesday after noon with Mrs. J. R. Acuff, Avenue H and Twenty third street
 The local camp of Confederate vet erans has about completed the arrange ments for the county reunion that win be held at Tuxedo park on Saturday. September II. All the camps in the county will assemble on that occasion $ the guests of Pat Cleburne camp at Ensley. A basket picnic vii be en- joyed an dother features. Several prom inent speakers will make addresses
 Mrs. L. A. White, who has in the past rendered much faithful service to the heroes of the Lost Cause is SO. liciting subscriptions for Confederate monument to be erected in Ensley at some future date.
 The Daughters of the Confederacy are behind the movement and success will no doubt crown their efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
SCHOOLS OPEN.
Joint Celebration Is Held in Town of
 HartselIe.

Hartselle, September 6.-(Special. )-The most successful opening of the schools here in their history was held this morn ing in the public school auditorium, the county high school joining with the public school in the opening. The large auditorium was crowded to overfiowing. and the large rostrum was crowded with friends of the schools and the town board of education. Mayor J. H. Corsbie presided, and introduced the different speakers. Judge Joel B. Sandlin, judge of the superior court of Oklahoma, and a former pupil, and an assistant teacher in the school, was present, and deliv- cred a most interesting talk. More pu- pills were enrolled than at any other time. The spirit of education has seized the people here and they are contributing all the influences possible to make the schools the best ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Personal and General.

The condition of O. B. Cotrell the watchman who was recently seriously burned by the falling of a ladle filler with hot metal, is causing his friend, much alarm. He is suffering intensely and has chills and other complicatiops He is at the Cunningham hospital, where he is given every atention
 The funeral of Mrs. Crunk, who died Sunday will probably occur Thursday. although no date has been definitely de- cided upon. The funeral will be from the Episcopal church. of which she was A devout and faithful member. Dr. Beard. a former rector of the deceased, will oft ciate.
 George R. Byrum returns Tuesday from Asheville, N. C..
 Mir. and Mrs. Tolheim are moving from Vivian. to Jefferson avenue, Ensley Highlands.
 Miss Gertrude Chapman of Memphis is the guest of Miss Irene Dickens at Pal mer Terrace.
 H. J. Wurtele. employed in the engi- neering department at the steel mill, was carried to the St. Vincent's hospital yes- terday. MT. Wurtele has typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Two Pay Days Thursday.

The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company has instituted new sys- tenn of paying off employees. In the future there will be but two pay days each month instead of the old system of paying off different departments on diff ferent days. Beginning next Thurs day, September g. the entire Ensley division will receive their pay. This includes all the departments of the steel plant and blast furnaces At the next pay day this month the employees of the steel plant will be paid. The blast fur mace employees will still be paid monthly and those of the steel plant semi monthly. The new system, however, will pay them on the same day. The dates of the succeeding days could not be ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Personal and General.

The board of education met tonight and revised the budget In order to be pre- pared for the meeting of the council to- morrow night. The revised budget does not differ radically from the one turned down by the mayor. It is expected that this one will have no difficulty in pass ing The committee which was appointed to look into the matter of calling an elec- ton to determine wherncr the city shall extend the limits will report and it is generally thought that the report will be favorable.
 Many citizens from Bessemer went to the funeral of Mrs. Maude Martin Dead rick, who died yesterday at Jonesboro.
 Superintendent A. A. Parsons was in Birmingham today, attending the congress sional institute. MT. Persons delivered one of the addresses of welcome and was heartily received. His welcoming speech was especially enjoyable on account of the many witty stories which he intro- duced,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
DOLIVES AGENCY
 TO BE REMOVED

Montgomery, September 6.-(Specia1.)- In a session extended over from this morning, the railroad commission this
 and N. railroad to remove the agency
 at Dolives. and postponed all other bush
 ness until the next meeting owing to a
 general Labor day celebration among the railroad officials It was decided, how ever, to hear the citation against the Western Railroad of Alabama on the 17th of this month, in which the railroad Is requested to show cause why it does not erect a depot at Lanette. The full commission was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
DR. OWENS BOOK
 FOUND CORRECT

Montgomery, September. 6.-(Special.)- Assistant Examiner of Public Accounts H. Y. Brooke has submitted to Cover nor Conner his report on the findings af- ter examination of the books of Dr.. Thomas M. Owen, director of the depart ment of archives and history. The re- port is from October 1. 1908. to September S. 190e and shows correct accounts all the way around The department Is allowed 5000 annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
SMITH RESIGNS
 THE PRESIDENCY Business Mems Club Required
 Toe Much Time PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN Attendance at Gadsden is Very Large and More Room Will be Need
 ed During the Present.
 Term. li
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN

Gadsden, September 6.-(Special. )-At the regular meeting of the Business Mems club. held tonight, President Charles P. Smith rendered his resigna- ton. MT. Smith gave no reason for his action save the stress of business that precluded his giving the time to the du- ties of the office that is required. The Business Mems club has been a very ac- tive organization for the past year and has done much good work in the interest of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Pastor Returns.

Union Springs. September 6-(Speciai1 The vacations of the various pastors of the city ended with August and on yesterday all were back in their pulpits and preached to good congregations. The Rev. J. M. Thomas announced at the Bap- list church that the protracted meeting planned to begin next Sunday had been postponed until September 25. This was done to better suit the evangelist, the Rev. MT. Hunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
THESE VOTERS ARE
 DISQUALIFIED

Montgomery, September 6-(Special.)- Attorney General A. M. Garber has de- liversd an opinion in which he holds. unofhcially, that the poll tax due Octo- Der l. 1908, which was not paid by Feo- ruary 1, 1909 has become delinquent. and that payment of such poll tax will not now qualify the voter to ballot on the constitutional amendment November 29
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

Hot? Dusty? Flies? Mos quites? Not at Point Clear Alabama's best coast resort. Bathing, Fishing, Sailing. Bet ter now than ever at Point Clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
BANKHEAD SPEAKS
 ON GOOD ROADS

Decatur, September 6.-(Special. )-Unit- ed States Senator John H. Bankhead spoke to a large audience of farmers at Mouton, Lawrence county. this morning at a good roads meeting. He was to have spoken here this afternoon at the good roads and Labor day rally. but missed his train at Hillsboro. and could not reach here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
E. w. Lind.

B. W. Lind. son of Alderman Lind of the First ward, will leave in a few days for Auburn to resume his studies at the Polytechnic institute. He has been noti
 ned Of his appointment as assistant pro- lessor In mathematics and English. He has many friends here who are much pleased at his preferment which is quite compliment to his worth and ability MT. Lind has an enviable reputation at college, having taken an active part in all It's affairs. He will manage the foot ball team during the incoming season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
York School Opens.

York. September -tSpecial)-The York public school opened this morning with appropriate ceremonies at g o'clock. Professor Hale. the new principal, taking the reins with strong corps of teachers and most successful year Is looked for A number of children for miles around are boarding here to take advantage of the schools. Mrs Rothrock will teach music to a large class.