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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
TOWN OF AKRON
 SHOWS PROGRESS
OIL MILL, FERTILIZER PLANT AND GlNNERY ARE NOW BEING BUILT-THE NEWS OF GREENS BORG.

Greensboro, June 12.-(Special.) )-The town of Akron in this county bids fair to become a city. The building of all oil mill, fertilizer factory and ginnery are now in progress and the citizens are going to erect a ferry connecting their side of the river with the best parts of Green and Pickens counties.
 Akron has become quite a trucking place. Several people living near there have raised Irish potatoes this year and sold them in the field at 65 cents a bushel making a good profit and hay ing ample time to make another crop on their lands. The lands here are es- pecially suited for trucking of all kinds.
 There Is talk of other industries be- ing located there in the near future.
 The farmers of this section have taken on a new hope and taking advantage of the beautiful weather of |, the last week an immense amount of farm work has been done. Much hay Is being saved and where the cotton has been worked over the prospects are now much brighter than they were two weeks ago. If the farmers are favored with good seasons from this time on they will yet make a fair crop in Hale county.
 A few days ago Sheriff Gewin caught four negroes as they passed through here on their way to Mississippi, who were wanted in Lowndes county for violating contracts.
 Lewis Turpin, son of Congressman L. W. Turpin, deceased leaves tomorrow for Texas to accept position.
 Dr. J. Brown Barrier of Chipley, Fla, has been visiting friends here this week. The doctor is well known in Alabama, this being his former home.
 Prof. I. W. McAdory, superintendent of education of Jefferson county, was one of the many commencement visitors to Greensboro this week.
 Harris Seed has just returned from an extended visit to Central America.
 Miss Annie May Herrin of Birming- ham is visiting friends here.
 The young society folks of Greensboro had a dance at the Greensboro hotel last week. About 15 couples participated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
A CLOSE SHAVE
Many of Them Happening Every Day
 but Soon Forgotten.

Close slaves would be of more fre- quent occurrence but for the tender faces of many men, which will not per init of shaving often. Heretofore, nothing has been said in these columns about poslam, new skin discovery, in connection with it's use after shaving. Its publicity and sales have been con fined almost exclusively to its remark able properties as an eczema cure; It stops the itching at once and cures the worst cases in a few days. While the application of poslam after shaw ing Is one of it's minor uses. such as for pimples, the complexion, etc, shavers will find it a revelation, as 1t does for abrasions, roughness and severe scrapings what 1t does for all manner of skin difficulties-heals and cures in a few hours. It is the only article possessing real antiseptic and curative value that has ever been ex- plotted for this purpose, and will soothe and tone up the skin as no toilet prep aration could possibly do.
 Poslam can be had for 50 cents at any reliable druggists. particularly Jacobs Pharmacy, who make spe- cialty of 1t. Or the Emergency Labo- ratories, No. 32 West Twenty-fif street. New York city, will send trial supply free by mail to any one who will write for it. This is sufficient to show results in A hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
FARMERS SCHOOL
 MEETS JULY 23 Session Promises to Be Most
 Successful of All TO BE HELD AT AUBURN Expert Scientists and Plain Practical Farmers Will Talk and Give Lab
 oratory Instructions in N
 Class Room and Farm.
TO BE HELD AT AUBURN

Montgomery, June 12-(Special.) )-The seventh annual session of the Alabama Farmers School, to be held July 23 to 31, at the Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, promises to be the most successful in the history of the movement for better agri- cultural conditions in the state and in the south. It is anticipated that at least TOO will be present, interest indicating that from all sections of the state men arc preparing to have a part. The first ses- sion in 19O3 had 13O; 1904, had 245; 1905, 3s7, and 1907, 5O7. In 1908 the number had grown to 597.
 Dr. c. A. Cary, the director, in the mo- tice sent out, says that "expert scientists and plain practical farmers will talk and give laboratory instruction in class rooms and on the farm 10 to 12 hours a day. The fruit grower, the trucker, the poultry man the dairyman, the beef cattle man, the cotton and corn farmer, the sugar cane grower and syrup maker. the mule man, the sheep man, the swine husband man and the all-round farmer will be in- terester and benefited by the instruc- tion" It is also said that board can be had at Auburn at $4 per week, and that railroads have given low rates of fare.
 A number of special days have been set apart as follows:
 July 23 and 24-Meeting of State Veter- mary association, with free clinic.
 July 26-Meeting Alabama Dairy asso- citation, with talks on all subjects of note in that line of work.
 July 27-Meeting State Horticultural as- gocia ton, with talks on trees and vege- tables and the care of them
 July 28-Alabama Plant Breeders in ses- sion, with assemblies of the Boys Corn clubs and special attention to corn.
 Cotton and fertilizer discussion will take place July 3O
 All about beef cattle, sheep and hogs will be the questions on July 30.
 A new feature is set up for July 31, the last day, called on the announcement "woman's Day and Awarding of Prizes" It is said that ''this new feature will be for instructions in the problems of home life for women. Women lecturers who are experts will give demonstrations and talks"
 There will be prizes for all kinds of cattle and stock. good work in farm lines and many other features to make the ses- sions of great aid to the people who have the duty of tilling the farms to the best advantage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
SOME WEEKEND GOSSIP
 FROM THE STATE CAPITOL
By HERvEn W. LAIRD.

Montgomery, June 12.-(SpeciaI. .)-While very little is being said just now about politics, there is a lot of talk of the fu- ture, running to minor oppositions rather than the larger and more important sit nations, with the notable exception of the supreme court And in this the in- terest centers about the head of the court, speculation running to the out come of the race that must of necessity soon be on in dead earnest.
 Judge S. D. Weakley, formerly head of the court, who declined appointment for a second time when Judge John R. Tyson resigned, is the keynote of the talk, for the impression is that if he runs he will be chosen. What he does or does not is, therefore, of great mo- ment. At the same time 1t Is not to be supposed that Judge James R. Dowdell Is out of the reckoning. If he runs for the place, and 1t is believed he will, his great popularity will make him formi- dable.
 But About WeakIey.
 There Is as much room for speculation about Judge Weal1ley as there are lines of interest in the political territory of the state. Some seem to think that if Judge Dowdell runs for chief Justice, Weakley will take to the higher ambi- tion of governor. the idea of the theory being that if he had desired the chief justiceship the governor, known to be his stanch friend, would not have put so strong a man as Judge Dowdell Tn his way.
 But there is yet another line. It runs this way: Having been appointed once, Judge Weakley desires to be elevated to the head of the court by the votes of his people. and he would put this to the test in the most pronounced way. In other words let it be discovered by a race with whoever is incliend to make it. All of which makes the belief that after all Weakley will run for governor pretty well supported in the absence of fact
 Muchly Held Office.
 The present term of chief justice is an office muchly held. The first incumbent was former Chief Justice Thomas N. Mo- C1ellan, who died shortly after election Following him came Judge s. D. Weak ley, who was appointed by former Gov ernor Jelks, who held few months, to give way for John R. Tyson, elected by the people in the election of 1906. he. in turn, dropping out by resignation to re- turn to the practice of law short time ago, and Judge James R. Dowdell, an associate justice, receiving the appoint ment from the governor. Thus four men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
News of Athens.

Athens, June R--(Special. )-Mrs. E. R. Hardin entertained about 30 ladies at her beautiful suburban home, 'The Cedars." Thursday afternoon, complimentary to her sister, Miss Otie Shipman of the Birmingham seminary. The historic and beautiful ante-bellum home was a bower of loveliness, and the hostess was charm ing in lovely gown of white. She was assisted in receiving by her sister. delicious ice course was served during the afternoon.
 Miss Annie Lou Ramey was hostess Thursday afternoon to the Whist club The lovely cottage of her mother was beautifully decorated with sweetpeas and the guests were served with lovely ice course as they arrived. The game was very interesting.
 Miss Richard Snead was hostess to an "open air" tea Wednesday afternoon at a lovely spring in the city limits A large number of ladies enjoyed the unique and delightful entertainment
 MT. and Mrs. Henry McWillians. who were married at Pulaski Thursday even ing came direct to Athens and were given a lovely reception at the home of MT. and Mrs. Roy A. Smith, where they will have rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

have held the term of the late lamented Judge Mcclellan, it being necessary for a new selection at the elections of next year.
 Control of the Senate.
 Some have seemed to think that Gov ernor Conner will not have the same con- trol of the legislature that he has had, when it meets here in extra session, but there does not seem to be any real req son to take this view. There have been some changes, 1t is true but not enough to give opposition any great advantage If it were thought best to use it. The only dangerous place for him is in the senate, the house being so largely for his views that a revolution only could break 1t loose.
 Tn the senate, Barbour of DeKalb may not be with him, and he will have to take his chances with the man who succeeds Lusk in Marshall, and there are others that may not be as enthusiastic as be- fore but in the main there is no reason to believe that the governor will not have a good time with the upper house solons as he ever did. As a matter of fact, the members are bound up in the laws which they helped to make, and it is fair guessing that they will stand to the rack from now on.
 Warm Times Coming.
 But warm times are on the way after
 
 being that each member is through with old things and may getson with the new and begin to fix up another set of fences. The time will have arrived at that time to line up not only for governor but the next term of the United States Senate. Governor Conner is expected to erect a few panels of high palings by the early spring, inclosing a senatorial bug, and ere that time Judge Weakley must let it be known whether he Is still inclined judicially or executively.
 Minor Contests On.
 J. A. Wilkinson, William Garner and perhaps w. l.. Lancaster will be in the race for the place of state treasurer. Hector D. Lane. Capt. R. F. Kolb and J. H. Ward speak of running for com missioner of agriculture and c. B. Brown for secretary of state. Wilkinson is com missioner of agriculture Garner is in the legislature from Dale county and Lam caster Is vice president of the State Bankers association. Lane is farmer and a son of the late Hector D. Lane, a commissioner in his time Kolb-but ev- erypody knows Reuben Kolb. Ward ran before and was defeated by Winlkinson. Brown is chief clerk to the present seo- retary of state and In session time, clerk of the house. There are other races but of these more later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
CARTER PROTESTS.
Asks That Taxes Not Be Raised In
 Marshall.

Guntersville, June 12-(Specia D-At the current term of the commissioners court, when the body was considering the rais- ing of assessments on property, con flict of opinion arose between the com missioners and acting clerk of the court, Probate Judge John H. Carter. To em- phasize his opinion Judge Garter filed the following protest, in which he was Joined by Commissioner Schumate and Back Tax Commissioner T. M. Patterson: "To the Honorable Board of County Commissioners.
 Tn view of the fact that the crop pros- pect of our county is gloomy, on ac- count of continued rains, and inasmuch as our county, in my opinion and be- lief, is paying its just burden of the taxes, and that the taxes are now as near equalized as this board, with their lim- ited information, will be able to make it, I, therefore, enter this, my solemn protest, as clerk of this court, against any raises and ask that this protest be filed and spread upon the minutes of this court. Respectfully submitted.
 "J. H. CARTER,
 "Clerk Commissioners Court"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
News of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. June 12.-fSpecial) )-The home of Mrs. Sarah Caldwell. which Is an ideal place for any social function, but especially for an al fresco affair. was pretty scene Thursday afternoon, when her daughters. Misses Kate and Amelia, entertained on the verandas the Thursday Afternoon Card club Bowls of ferns sweetpeas and white roses add ed to the beauty and fragrance of the occasion. The refreshments consisted of a salad course. Delicious fruit punch and ices were served.
 As this was the last meeting of the club for this summer. it was the climax of all previous meetings A very pleas ing feature of this delightful occasion was the formal announcement of the en- gagement of Miss Alice Hllman, mem Der of the club, to MT. Reynolds Crook. This was done in a very unique way The score cards were small envelopes, orna- mented with a single hand-painted bride rose, the work of Miss Kate Caldwell, who is a gifted young artist. These en- veopes were sealed and not to be open ed until the conclusion of the game. When the seals were broken a card was found inclosed on which two small bells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
CARY REPORTS
 ON MAD DOGS State Veterinarian Makes An-
 nuaI Report TO GOVERNOR >COMER
Attributes Great Number of Cases Not to Any Increase, But to Fact of Their Being Brought to Light
 at State Institute.

Montgomery, June 12.-(Special )-Rab- ies and the general subject of mad dogs are given a great deal of attention in the report or Dr. c. A. Cary, state veterina- rian in his annual report to Gov. B. B. Co., mer, now being sent out. He attributes the great number of cases brought to light not to any increase in the actual rnaladv. but to the fact that the state has estab- hshed Pasteur department at the capi tol, where treatment is given free and to which the people are learning to make report as soon as the disease Is discoy- cred
 The menace of dogs is intimated to in In the report, Dr. Cary taking occasion to say: "A good state dog law would help to check the spread of rabies and also permit Alabama farmers to raise sheep and force more poor people and negroes to raise hogs and sheep instead of worth less, sheep-eating and dangerous dogs. Good dogs are useful and should he rated as property, and taxed to help make free schools
 Dr. Cary then gives advice as to what to do in case of rabies. paying compli- ment to the owrk of Dr. E. M Mason. In charge of the Pasteur department as well as being the bacteriologist of the state.
 Eradication of Tick.
 Much of the report is given to dis cussion of the eradication of the cattle tick, though difficulty to get inspectors made the work late. Inspections have been made in Montgomery Wilcox Lowndes and Dallas counties It is esti- mated that the loss in cattle from the tick is s2,OO0, 600 a year. Hereafter no work will be done in any county that does not help in the expenses
 It is noted that there are five cities in the state with meat and milk inspec- tions and that Montgomery was the first town in the state to establish such a de- partment However, he thinks that there arc not enough inspectors in any city to get over the ground as 1t should be. There is general discussion of tubercous cattle and the necessity of keeping them well isolated.
 Fffty-four cases of glanders were found and looked after. This is an increase over the year before, but explained no doubt in the fact that there were more inspec- tors to find 1t out
 The report then goes into general dis cussion of the care of cattle, selection of food and cautiousness in looking after this line of the states industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
INDIAN RELICS
Are Unearthed In Excavations al
 SyIacauga.

sylacauga, June 12.-(special)-J. w. Langley has on exhibition in his show window what is supposed to be com plete Indian regalia.
 These relics are thought to have been buried with an Indian chief when the Indians lived at Sylacauga. The powder flask, beads, breast plate, shin plates and copper quill necklace are among the relics found. The platted cords are sound and strong, being hidden under the earth something like n years. This para phernalia was unearthed by Edwin Smith, who operates a steam shovel for the Alabama High Grade Brick company. It seems that he has struck an Indian burying ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
BIeunt County Has Candidate
 for State Office
THE ALBERTVILLE CABBAGE
Sample Received By the Age-Herald Weighs 12 Pounds-Remarkable Growth For Mountain Land.
 Road Building Progressive.
BY WALTER HARPER.

Blount county has a candidate for 8 state office and the people, like true pa- triots, are lining up behind him.
 M. C. Allgood has been county tax as- sessor for nine years and has made a good officer. Now he is asking for the position of state auditor. He seems to have the full confidence of the people of Blount county and has almost their unan- imous support.
 He is a native of Oneonta and though still quite young man has attained suc- cess as a farmer and public official.
 He was a member of the state demo- cratic executive committee up to about year ago, when he resigned to enter the race for state auditor. He resigned and made his formal announcement at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
TURNER FIGHTS REMOVAL. Does Not Want to Go to Georgia For
 Trial.

Guntersville, June Special. )-James Turner, who, with his father Beech Hill was arrested here recently, alleged to have committed murder in Gainesville, Ga., ten years ago, has sued out writ of habeas corpus. The sheriff of Banks county Georgia, was here today to take the prisoners to Gainesville for trial, but will be detained until Turner's habeas corpus proceedings take place. which oc- CUTS on June II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
You Can Make Your Dai- Iy Supply of Ice Reg
 ular and Certain

By arranging to take it during the regular deliv- cry period covered by the City Delivery wagon your route Then you will find there will be compar- avely little variation in the times of the arrival of the wagon at your door, Occasionally there may be delays due to accidents and other unavoidable causes but these will not affect your comfort if your taking of ice has been calculated to last twenty hours.
 We are always willing to go out of the way to serve you when do so in justice to ourselves and the public If you neglect to stop the wagon it gets by you for any other reason telephone us, and if the wagon is still the route and reach it, we will direct it to double baclz'' to you But you could scarcely expect us, after the wagon has completed its delivery and returned to the de- pot, to send it out again with single piece of ice. This delivery work in hot weather is exhausting to men and mules, and any strain put upon them after hours tends to take something out of the quality of their service next day.
 We putting the point to you in the light of reasonableness and commonsense. And we are sure you 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

There is no end to the stimulating eff fects of good road. A few miles of i'm proved highway is demand for addi- tional mileage.
 One of the best illustrations of this fact is found in Blount county, near Village Springs.
 Jefferson county is building a good road to the county line near Village Springs. The work will stop at the county line Of course, so far as Jefferson county Is concerned but now the people along the road in Blount county are clamoring for the completion of the road on to Oneonta Judge John F. Kelton and the county commissioners want the improvement but as yet they are hampered for the lack of funds. Judge Kelton is one of the most enthusiastic good roads men in the state and is doing all in his power to build good roads in his county
 The people are beginning to realize the great value of improved highways and their hunger will grow into a demand in time.
 Judge Kelton is getting the roads of his county in good shape for permanent improvement He is cutting down grades and surrounding hills and building up the worst places It will be easier to build the roads when the people decide they must have them.
 Every good road built to county line is an imperative demand for the con tinuation of the road through the next county.
 The work of building improved high ways in Alabama began slowly and in the face of considerable opposition, but it Is campaign that gains impetus with every mile that Is built.
 Politicians rolled up their sleeves while running for office and made wonderfully patriotic" speeches for good roads. When they got the votes or were defeated they forgot the '1ssue but the people had become really interested and the senti- ment is growing where it will be of prac- tical good. The people will build good roads
 With the present growing enthusiasm in Alabama I feel safe in predicting that within less than 10 years the state will be traversed from side to side and from end to end by well improved public high ways.
 The politicians need not bother but their practical help will be appreciated but the time has fully come for deeds not words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

The Age-Herald is in receipt of a 12- Will McNaron of Albertville It is a proof of what is being done by the truck growers on Sand Mountain
 The cabbage was raised by Jue Lump kin, president of the Albertville Truck Growers association and was not picked but taken at random from a shipment brought to Albertville Friday from Pres- ident LumplSin's farm.
 That such fine cabbage is being grown on this mountain land is a marvel, but only demonstrates what may be done any where in Alabama if the farmers only decide to make the effort.
 As previously pointed out in this corre- spondence the truck growers of Albert vile will produce more than s45.OOO worth of Irish potatoes this year. This is only the second year in which the truck grow ers have tried to do anything in a sys- tematic way. The growing of cabbage is merely an experiment this year, but the test Is more than satisfactory
 The potato crop is now about ready for gathering and for the market. The cabbage are already on the market. The truck growers of Albertville are home people-southerners, mostly Alabamians- and they deserve great credit for the work they have already accomplished. They are on the road to financial inde- pendence. and they deserve all the sue cess they are certain to attain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

Band concert at East Lake this afternoon and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

same time Chairman H. s. D. Mallory resigned his place on the committee and announced his intention to run for gover- nor.
 MT. Allgood is a practical farmer and is doing much to encourage his fellow agriculturists to adopt improved meth ods and improve their financial condi- ton.