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The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
SAN ANTONIO GROWING FAST
Builds Two Big Hotels and Starts
Office Buildings.
Raised Bonus of 100000 TO Build
n Railroad In the Rio
Grande.

san Ant0nia. Tex. May 22-No city in
the Southwest is developing more rapidly
than san Antonio. and its building opera
tions have either led other cities or stood
well near the top for every month during
the past eight or ten
Among the new buildings are the st.
Anthony Hotel. erected at a cost OF about
S6oo.00o. II opened for business February
/ The Hotel CUnter. partially completed.
viii be ready for business about October
The total cost viii be a million dollars
This Is one Of the largest hotels in the
South. Several other new hotels are now
in process Of organization
The Gibbs Office building. costing about
Ss5o,0C0. is nearing completion Two other
hotels somewhat smaller have been COM
Dleted n the past twelve months and
three large Office buildings
New Industries are being located in San
Antonio. one OF the most notable being
S1e0.G00 cold storage plant. work on
which has Just been begun Another cold
storage plant for the concentration OF
poultry and eggs to cost about S75.e00 IS
organized and viii shortly be constructed
San Antonio Is raising a bonus OF $4,000
70 secure the erection OF half million
dollar packing-hoUse. and negotiations
are now pending with every prospect Of
success. Negotiations are also pending
for the erection Of a wholesale grocery
house with a capitalization OF half a
million dollars.
San Antonio is now raising Sz5.900 for an
advertising campaign and has between
Sl6.019 and $1,000 already pledged. One
hundred thousand dollars is a bonus for
a new railroad 10 the Rio Grarde. which
has been raised, and negotiations are
pending for the construction OF that line
The tributary territory to San Antonio.
lying chiefly 70 the south and covering an
area as large as the State Of Ohio. is
growing in Ike fashion, and the prospect
for continued Development was never
more promising.
JOHN B. CARRINGTON
Secretary Business Mems Club.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
nninr Wi in NissIt.lnni.

Cary. Miss, May 22--Cary is located on
the L. & NJ V r. R.. in Sharkey Coun-
u. Il has 8 pOst-of5ce money order
business. an express offlce. TWO phone
Offices, one commercial ginnery. one saw
mill, aud nine business houses The busi-
ness Of the town is good Al all seasons.
School facilities are equal 10 the best.
supported by sixteen section funds after
common school funds expire. The town
has three Baptist churches (coiored) and
three Methodist churches, one white and
two coiorsd
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BIG CROPS IN TEXAS.
soils of Kaufman Comfy Said to Be
Rich as Garden of Eden.

Terrell. Tex. May 2-The soil Of Kauf-
man County is divided about equally be
tween black wake and dark loan, red
and light sand. The black lands are the
finest the world affords for cotton. corn,
wheat oats. and alfalfa, while the sandy
lands are The choicest OF al for fruits.
vegetables and melons.
Cotton frequently makes from a bale 20
a bale and q half 10 the acre. and corn
from 8 10 81 bushels. Peaches. Pc IS
plyms. grapes. and berries are growu al
most as fire as those OF California and
often Yield a revenue Of S159 70 SO per
acre
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
PraIses the New section.

Fayetteville, Ark, Nay 22-The enter
prise shown in the Southern Progress
Section OF The Washington Herald is
highly commendable, and an sure that,
i continued. it will result in great benefit
TO the South and those seeking homes
or opportunities for investment
A Il. PURDUE.
Prosessr nf Csolagy. UniEerssty q Arkansas.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

the arst of The year ere a glove factory
an alfalfa nm, ard a co-cete bailding
plant
IN addition 20 the alfalfa already in
feds, over $50 acres have been sowa
this season Ia the vicInIty o. Chlekashs-
CAD ALLARD.
Ca~-stsrr t-r.rserssa1 f-trf
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
WI DO NIuch for south.

Atlanta. Tex. May Z-I feel that The
Washington Herald may be able to DO
much for the South by its policy along
the line marked out in the Southern
Progress Section. J. l. LovELACE,
Sec-rtary Iadrstrisl League
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Raising Peanuts in TEXAS.

Peanut raising has become an i'm
portant and profitable business about
Terrell. Tex. The peanut crop is just as
staple and as ready = money crop as
cotton, and prices are always good.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

More than sa0oo.O00 acres Of the best
agricultural lands in the United States
are unproductive because they need drain
age.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BRAZIL INVITES
SOUTHERN TRADE
1auey OF Amazon Compared
with Tie Mississippi.
TWO BIG CITIES DESCRIBED

Para and NanaoS 1000 Miles Apart
on River NavisabIe 1000 Miles In
land-These CenterS of South
American Commerce Destined for
communication with Gulf Ports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
THE ALABAMA MAY REACH HIGH MARK Has Risen More Than 30 Feet
 At Selma IS STILL COMING UP Water Is Spreading Over the LowIands and Wide Apprehension Is Felt
 Unless Rainfall Ceases. ~
 Lowlanders Flee.

Selma, March 12.-(SpeciaL)-Sin Tuesday morning before the big rain of that day the Alabama river, up to 6 o'clock this evening, has risen 30.7 feet. The gauge at p. m. registered 4S feet and according to a telegram from ob- server Chaffee it is expected to go to 50 feet by Saturday.
 It will hardly reach that figure un- less additional rains come as the rise has been only about six inches on hour during today and as the water is spreading out over vast territory the rise will be slow. Warnings have, however, been sent out and persons on the south side of the river which over flows are moving out. A rise of seven feet will put the river at Selma high CT than any time since March 24. 1906.
 Much appreh ension is felt in this sec tion as the rain Is not thought to be over along the water shed. Consid- erable rain fell all morning but this afternoon was clear, the sun coming out for time. Crowds throng the river bank watching the drift wood go by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
INSANE WOMAN
 0N ANGRY RIVER Rides Many Miles in Trail
 Skiff on Coosa RESCUED AT GADSDEN In Her Sane Moments the Woman Is Afraid of the River and Had Never
 Been In a Boat Before.
 News of Gadsden.

Gadsden, March 12.-(Special. )-Mrs. Tom Wilder, the wife of farmer liv- ing near Hokes Bluff, 12 miles above here, and who has been mentally de- ranged for some time, yesterday eluded the vigilance of the family and made her way to the river. Here she secured a small skiff and launched herself on the raging torrent of the angry stream which is just now at high stage. MT Wilder discovered her absence and after long search found her tracks at the river, where she had taken the boat
 He came at once to this city and learned from the watchman at the river bridge that the woman had not passed. He then secured the services of one of the launches on the river and started up stream to see if any trace of her could be found.
 They found her mile up stream in the middle of the river in her frail craft, working paddle to keep herself away from the masses of drift She was with out hat or shoes and was otherwise scant- fly clad and was numb with the wet and cold With the heavy rain falling she was, of course, drenched to the skin.
 She offered no resistance to being taken ashore where, she was transferred to the launch and taken home. The strange part about the whole matter is that in her sane moments she is afraid of the water and would under no cir cumstances have gone on the river. All
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
BOY IS SHOT BY
 LITTLE SISTER
Papers of Incorporation for the Town of Inverness Are Filed With
 Probate Judge.

Union Springs, March 12.-(SpecfaL) 1.-The 10-year-old son of James Radford of Flora was accidentally shot in the wrist by his little sister by the careless handling of rife on the gallery of their grand parents home in this city. The little fel- low had medical attention and is doing nicely.
 President Lawrence leaves today to join a committee at Dothan for the purpose of making arrangements for the outing of the Alabama Press association which eonvenes in June.
 Papers have been filed in the office of the probate judge making application to incorporate the town of Inverness, and an election for this purpose has been called for Saturday, April 10.
 Adjt. Gen. Bibb Graves and Major Thurston, a retired army officer assigned to duty with the Alabama National Guard, inspected the local military last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
CONFERENCE WILL
 BE A BIG AFFAIR
EDUCATORS OF THE SOUTH WILL ASSEMBLE IN ATLANTA APRIL IA FOR THREE DAYS SESSION ATTENDANCE WILL BE LARGE

Montgomery, March 12.-(snaoio1, r,. conference for education in tba so,,.,,
 e ne'o Ill Atlanta, April IA. 15 and 1s, is e ptoinise already of a large at 'ehuance. Secretary wicklire Roso as -NaSi'lAe writes that after a visit to A. ian'a he feels that the meeting b.s - prospect of great success. The -ar i'orium VIII be used which has a soo.,., oapaclty Of 7500, and many snau h.,,, 'nae Will be of great use in side oo,,e.,. ences of which there are ma,,,
 Superintendent J. M Pounas z,
 "iliien, or education of Georgia bas 'aNen hold and will see that the worl,ars III ms state are there in great nuoha, Mucn interest is also shown hv Mr.
 lhman. leading business man who tao,, part ln movement of business man tr,,, years ago in the promotion of ed,,cat;o,, 'o 'ne extent of being it's leader. In Q "oio there are few in Georgia now who are not lending aid to the maxim, of +t conference a great success
 With view of getting. tba ooneor... iisn' uo"h to the heart of things that are essen.'ai' rresldent Hise of the University
 " '~S7iH anu 1rOI. John Lee COuIfar or the University of Minnesota, have bean gwen prominent places on the programme 10 talk of the development of agricu1tu,,.1 economies. To secure the good that will come of this, President C. S. Barrett of the Farmers union is preparing to have a large attendance of farmers to hear not only the addresses of these two men. hut of others
 w. G. Cooper, secretary of the Atlanta chamber of commerce, is looking after the local details, and believes that the meet ing IS going to be a great success. If Is also announced that there will be rates on the rail lines from all sections of such nature as to allow all who care to attend to do so. The outlook is now that a rate Of cents for the round trip will be given. This has in fact practically been assured.
 Educa tional workers will also be much interested in the story of campaign for education in Texas, led by Clarence Ous- ley, editor of The Record of Fort Worth. who made national reputation in a few months, and under whose advice and counsel the state was sent forward many years in the progress of the state as a school commonwealth. This was done in the face of the fact, too, that Texas was believed by its own people and the people of the country at large to be far in the lead of other states in the matter of edu- eating it's children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Sale of southern Steel.

The objection to the sale of the Southern Steel company's property, which was filed in the United States court several days ago, has been withdrawn, and the auction will take place on April 12 as first planned. It is stated the reorganiza- tion committee will buy in the property and put it on a running basis at once. The objection to the sale was filed by several of the minority creditors, but was satisfactorily arranged, and Judge Hund- ley approved an order withdrawing the objection. As to when the local plant will resume cannot be ascertained at this time, as the legal procedure has to be carried out It is safe to say, however the plant will resume at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
ISLAND STRANGER
 TAKES DEPARTURE
GAVE NAME AS JIM ROSE, BUT RE- FUSES TO GIVE ANY OTHER lN- FORMATION OF HIMsELF-soME BELIEVE HE IS EDMoNDsoN.

Decatur, March 12-(Special. .)--No fur ther information has been received at the office of the sheriff concerning the mondson, who was seen by steamboat men on an island some miles below De- catur in the Tennessee river For some reason or other the authorities of this county have failed to investigate the man of the island. There is story con- corning this stranger which comes from Courtland, said to be from the marshal of that town, that says that the strange man is only a crazy wanderer from some point in Tennessee and that his name is Jim Rose. He Is described as being about 85 years of age, weight about 135 pounds. This tallies with the description of Tom Edmondson. The stranger Is also said to have long scar on the side of his head which gives evidence of having been there for some weeks. The stranger, according to the report from Courtland, had no papers of any kind that would lead to his identity. The report also says that he has left the island and when last seen was making his way down the river. So far as known. here now no one knows where this strange man is.
 How he came by the scar on the side of his head, according to the Courtland story he refused to say.
 There are still many here who hold to the opinion that Tom Edmondson slew his family and that he is still alive There are many here who believe this stranger of the lonely island to be Tom Edmondson. However this may be there are many things connected with the lsl- and man which would indicate that 1t may be possible that he Is Tom Edmond son regardless of the Courtland story. No one knows that the strangers name is Jim Rose except that the report says his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Personal and General.

At the police court this morning six foreigners were arraigned on charge of perjury. The cases are the outcome of a recent case in the inferior court of Ensley, in which a foreman at the liar binson brick plant was charged with car rying concealed weapons. The cases were continued by consent of both parties to the suit.
 The usual bad weather prevailed during the pay days this week. The furnace and steel mill departments of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company were paid off.
 Today the teachers of the Ensley public schools received their monthly salary.
 Maj A. c. Tice has returned from business trip to Louisiana and Texas.
 J. A. L. Minor of Big Stone Gap Va, who has been the guest of his brother J. w Minor, and sister, Mrs. s. A. Mo Cluen returned to his home tonight.
 Mrs. Henry Broda is recovering from her recent attack of la grippe.
 Mir and Mrs. c. E. Mohns have re- turned from a visit to friends in Att lanta
 Mrs. Thomas Walker county super visor of music, is in Jonesboro attend ing the district teachers institute.
 P. C. Summers, president of the Ala bama Grocery and Produce company. was called to Florida by the serious Illness of his brother.
 w. H. Bell, prominent citizen of Hart ford City. Ind, Is the guest of J. F. Winning at Palmer Terrace. MT. Bell is on pleasure, but is looking over the dis trict with a view of locating here.
 The committee on the programme for the concert to be given by the Jefferson Male Chorus on March 25 will meet Sat urday evening with F. Kent at Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Church Services.

First Metho hodist church. Avenue G and Twentieth street, the Rev. B. B. Glas- gow, pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m., Sunday school at s:45 a. m., J. D. Winning, superintendent.
 Christian church, Avenue r and Twenty-frst street, the Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor-Services at II a. m. and 730 D. m. Sunday school at s:45 a. m
 Presbyterian church, Avenue c and Ninteenth street. the Rev. H. c. Keg- ley. pastor-Morning services II O clock, evening services at 7:30 o'clock.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, Avenue I and Eighteenth street. the Rev L. A. Reagor, pastor Services at II a. m. and 7:So D. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 First Baptist oh urch, Avenue c and Eighteenth street. the Rev. o. P. Bent ley pastor-Services at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's church (Cath olic) Ave nue H and Twenty-first street the Rev. Father F. c. Doyle rector; the Rev. Father Paul Klich, assistant. Low mass and short instruction. a. m; Sunday school, 9:30 a. m; high mass and sermon, 10:3O a. m.; rosary, fitany, sermon and benediction, 7:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
FIGHT BEGINS ON
 BLIND TIGERS

Huntsville, March Especial )-The grand jury fight on blind tigers has be- gun Several members of the jury, ac- companied by Sheriff Mitchell and dep uties, raided an alleged blind tiger in the basement of a building on the public square this afternoon and found a large quantity of whisky and beer. The place was using the revenue license granted the Phoenix club. Walter Law, a negro boy, was placed under arrest The detec- tives from Birmingham who have been here to hunt down blind tigers were es- corted to the train this afternoon by dep uties as 1t was feared that an attack would be made on them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WITNESSES LIE
 SAYS GRAND JURY Tuscaloosa lnqUisItors Make
 Salty Report HOMICIDES ARE APPALLING With the Exception of Wholesale vio- Iations of Prohibition Law Tusca-
 Ioosa Takes High Rank
 for Law and Order.
HOMIClDES ARE APPALLING

Tuscaloosa March 12.-(Special.) )-The grand jury has submitted it's report to Judge H. B. Foster of the circuit court. In this report it is recited that 1Os cases were docketed, s2 true bills found and PAS witnesses examined. It states also that a great many violations of the prohibition law were ascertained and that a num- Der of the true bills returned were for this offense; also that the number of homicides in the county were appalling Except for these two kinds of crime the county was reported to take high rank with respect to law and order.
 It is stated that more witnesses were summoned with reference to violations of the prohibition law than all of the other witnesses put together. However the report goes on to say that 1t was only occasionally that witnesses were found who would tell the truth about such vio- latons and it was respectfully stated that in the opinion of the jury the crime of perjury Is one of the most frequent com mitted in the county and that most of the cases of perjury are committed in matters growing out of violations of the prohibition law
 It seems to be the opinion of those who patronze the "boot leggers,' say the jury, that it is not perjury to swear to lie for their protection, and that although every effort was made to find out the guilty ones, no true bills for perjury could be returned. A better pub lie sentiment in the matter Is strongly urged by the jury
 The condition ol the books of all off ciais was commended and also the con dition of the poor house and the jail, considering the latter's unfitness. A copy of Dr. Bush's recommendations in gard to the jail was appended as a part of the report Justices of the peace came in for some scoring for not observing the statutes requiring written evidence in preliminary trials, and also for commit ting prisoners to jail instead of to hard labor. Also druggists were warned for not making the required entries of sales of poisons. and the sheriff was directed to watch his deputies in the matter of making wrongful arrests, of which some complaint appeared All together the re- port was a full one and indicated work we'll performed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Boy May Recover.

Anniston, March 12-(Special.) )-Eugene Davis, the 10-year-old son of T. B. Davis, who was seriously hurt last Sunday while looking at the ruins of the Central Foun- dry plant. has chance of recovery. It is said that with other boys Eugene climbed up on a plank some distance above the ground in order to get 8 look over the fence at the burning plant. The plank broke and Eugene was thrown backward down and into pile of slag, which crushed his skull, leaving hole as large an an ordinary watch Prompt medical attention was given him. A piece of the skull was lifted of the brain and a portion of 1t removed, so that the boy is doing well. In fact. 1t is said that no bad symptoms have been observed and It Is thought the boy will soon be well again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Mrs. Thompson Entertalns.

Despite the inclemency of the weather the beautiful home of Mrs. Frank Thomp- son on Palmer Terrace was a scene of brilliancy and pleasure yesterday after noon, when she charmingly entertained her friends in compliment to Mrs. J. V. Calvin of Youngstown, O. Mrs. Thompson was assisted in receiving and entertain ing by her sisters. Misses zaida Rogers and Louise Thompson, and Miss Bessie Morrison. Music, both vocal and instru- mental, added much to the pleasure of the afternoon. Elegant refreshments, con sisting of a two-course luncheon, were served The invited guests were Mrs. J. V. Calvin, Mrs. Neil Hutchns, Mrs. W. F. Nagel, Mrs. Fl. M. Cowart, Mrs. A F. Hlleke, Mrs. A. K. deFuniak Mrs. F. E. Butcher, Mrs. w. B. Bridge, Mrs. w T. Tendon. Mrs. q. R. Byrum, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. J. Y Brooks. Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. T. F. Abernathy, Mrs. J. E. Winning Mrs. s. A. McCluen, Mrs. Roddy Morrison, Mrs. J. F. Kent Mrs. J. M. Perkins, Mrs. P. J. Rogers, Mrs. F. E. Cutter, Miss Frances Cutter. Miss Zaida Rogers Miss Bissil Morrison and Miss Louise Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
coosa Is Risina.

Gadsden, March Especial )-Th river has passed the 24-foot stage and the rain Is still falling steadily. Ob- server D. P. Goodhue has been in- structed to keep the department ad- yised of further rises as this is get ting near the flood stage and fears are entertained for the safety of life and property if the water goes much high : CT. Even if the rain should cease there will be a further rise of several feet by tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
KILN SHED BURNS.
Anniston Concern Suffers Serious Loss
 at Cobb City.

Anniston. March 12.-(Special )-The of fee of the Anniston Lime and Stone com pany in this city received notice this morning that the shed around their kiln at Cobb City had been destroyed at loss of several thousand dollars.
 The fire occurred about o'clock in, tho morning. F. c. Guilmartin was sent to the scene as soon the office was noti- fed, and the exact loss will not be known until his return.
 The Anniston Lime and Stone company has two large kilns at Cobb City, and while the fire may result in a temporary cessation of activities at one of the plants the other will not be affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
DRAYMAN HAD 3OO
 P|NTS OF WHISKY Negro Had Barrels Consigned
 to Pratt City SALE OF SOUTHERN STEEL All Objection on the Part of Minority Creditors Has Been Withdrawn. Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.
SALE OF SOUTHERN STEEL

Ensley, March 12.-(Special.) .)-Joe Hill, a well-known negro drayman. was ar rested about 4 o'clock this morning by Night Captain Hale and officers Cren- shaw and Webb on charge of violating the prohibition law. He was arrested while driving along the road leading from Pratt City, and had in his possession three barrels, each containing 100 pints cf whisky addressed to John Wesley Pratt City. Hill refused to make a statement about the whisky other than that he was taking the barrels to the depot in Ensley when arrested. At the police court this morning Hill asked for Q continuance until Saturday. which was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
At Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, March 12.-tSpecial.)- Rain commenced here yesterday morn ing and since that time there has not been the slightest cessation. Altogeth CT there has perhaps been more rain fall here in the last 36 hours than in the same time in several years. The river had reached the stage of AS feet and was on a standstill when the re- cent rains began and it Is now esti- mated that it will go up to 50 feet, a very high water mark.