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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-18
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-18

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-18
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-18

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-02-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
MANY PYTH|ANS
 ATTEND BARBECUE Convention of First District As- sociation At Anniston VETERANS TO CELEBRATE Farmers Will Ask Refund of Cotton Tax Collected During
 the War staeg Ad-
 dresses Boys.
VETERANS TO CELEBRATE E

Anniston, September 17.-(Special )-Sev- eral hundred Pythians, their wives and friends arrived in the city today to at tend the big barbecue at Oxford Lake park, this being one of the features of the convention of the First District as sociation, embracing Il lodges
 The convention adjourned this evening to meet next at Munford w. B. Merrill of Heflin was made president J. S. Stew ems, Anniston, secretary and A. M. Hum phries, Oxford, treasurer.
 The delegates arrived in the city last night and early this morning. At 9 o'clock the Pythians assembled in their castle hall for the transaction of routine business, leaving at noon for Oxford Lake park, where Dr. J. W. Stagg, president of the Alabama Presbyterian college, pre- sided at an open session. Here the dele gates were welcomed by Ross Blackmon of Anniston, W. B. Merrill of Hefin re- spending.
 The barbecue was one of the largest ever given at the lake. Grand Chancellor Beck of Birmingham and Keeper of Rec ords and Seals J. M. Dannelly of Mont gomery were on the programme for the afternoon. The delegates returned to An niston for the completion of business at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Bankhead to Speak at Huntsville.

Huntsville, September T.-(Special)- Senator John H. Bankhead has accepted the invitation of Ben P. Hunt, chairman of the good roads committee of the Ten nessee Valley Fair association, to come to Huntsville on October 13 and deliver an address on good roads. On that date the Tenne&ee Valley fair will devote the whole day to the subject of good roads and an elaborate programme is being prepared Several other well known speakers have been invited and the good roads bureau at Washington has been requested to send an expert here to de- liver an address. Congressman Oscar w.. Underwood was invited to come, but he will be prevented from doing so by a previous engagement, according to let ter received by MT. Hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Raphael semmes' Anniversary.

In celebration of the one-hundredth an- niversary of the birthday of Admiral Raphel Semmes. the Confederate veterans of northeast Alabama will assemble in annual convention at the Calhoun county court house on Monday, September 27, ~nd Secretary Hanna stated Friday morn ing that several hundred delegates are expected to take part in the celebration
 At this meeting a movement will be in- augurated with the view of getting the veterans of the south to unite for the purpose of influencing the national gov ernment to appropriate the cotton tax funds, collected during the "sixties' and now amounting to millions, for the pen sioning of the Confederate veterans This money now lies unusued in the treasury and President Sterne stated Friday that he thinks 1t should be turned over to the states to be used by them in connection with their regular pension allowances Concerning Alabam pensions, Mir Sterne said that he thinks Alabama has done her part by the veterans, having failed to meet it's obligations only during the past two years.
 
 be delivered by Ebert D. Willett of An- niston, who will discuss Alabama's place in the southern Confederacy, after which the annual election of officers will take place.
 Dr. Stagg Talks to Boys.
 In his first address before the students of the Alabama Presbyterian college pr. John W. Stagg, the new president made a plea for football, and some of those who were not very intimately acquainted with Dr. Stagg were somewhat shocked by4the extremity of his language
 This is no place for 'mollycoddles,' " he said, "and I want to see you boys developed into genuine men. We are go- ing to play football here this year, and we are going to win. The yellow streak will not be tolerated, and the first man who shows signs of such will be sent to the tall tinlbers. When you go after & man, go for him with all your might, and if 1t be necessary to break rib in saving goal, why break it. But" he continued. "only fools coach men so that they cannot keep from being injured, and we have no fools connected with this in- stitution. Frank Allen, who will have charge of the football team this year, Is a man who is onto his job, and when Allen turns out team 1t will be one that can win a game and come out whole.
 ''Our first game will be with Birming- ham college and." pointing to Dr. J. D. Simpson of the First Methodist church, who sat on the platform with him, when you meet those chicken-eaters I want you to knock predestination into free grace"
 Frank Allen arrived today. He will at once begin to pick his men from the prac- tices every afternoon on the college prac- tice grounds. Most of last years men are back, and prospects seem good for a winning team.
 The most prominent citizens of the city, both young and old, of all denominations, attended the reception. which was given at the college in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Stagg and the new faculty yesterday evening, this being considered an evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
BOULEVARD WILL
 CONNECT WILLIAM EnSIey Is Fulfilling the Annexa-
 .tion Conditions SUGG SIGNS CONTRACT MT. PhiIipp Falrburn Dies at EnsIey. Services at churches.-Mrs. B.
 Angwin Seriously III in
 Pratt City.

Ensey. September T7.-(Special.) )-Street Commissioner James Warner and the en- tire street force are at work grading tho boulevard connecting Ensley to Wylam The road when finished will present a fine appearance as it will be graded to a 50-foot street and covered with slae and chert. The adjoining roads are also being fixed. The city is doing everything possible to fulfill the conditions of the contract under which the two cities be- came one The sanitary sewers are ap- preaching closer and closer each day to Wylam. The fire station will soon be es- tabished. The requested number of police and other officers have been appointed. The school repaired and renovated, and with the completion of the boulevard almost all the conditions of the agree ment between Ensley and Wylam will have been compiled with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18

his opinion that Morgan county will give a good majority for the amendment No active canvass of the county has as vet been made.
 A. D. Kirby, one of the nsembers of the legislature from Madison county. and an amendment advocate, was in Decatur to- day and gave it his opinion that Mad ison county would go for the amend ment by q safe majority.
 Mack Hill. prominent planter of Limestone county, was here today and told your correspondent that the election on the amendment in Limestone county would be very close and 1t was difficult to form antyhing like an accurate opln- ion as to how the county would go. He said that the vote in Athens would be very close. Mr.e Hill is a prohibitionlst.
 From what can be learned by your correspondent of the situation in Nor gan county, it looks like the towns and the cities will give maJorities against the amendment and that the country pre- cincts will vote for the amendment This opinion Is based on what a number of men say from various parts of the coun- ty with whom your correspondent has had conversation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Scottsboro News.

Scottsboro, September 17.-(Special.)- state high school at this place was throwr open Wednesday morning for it's second term. The visitors and patrons gathered to witness the opening enjoyed the exer- cises and entered eagerly Into the spirit of the occasion.
 The Rev. MT. Harris opened the exer- cises with prayer and an interesting dis course Professor Ward made a short and appropriate talk. He was followed by Professor Brewton, superintendent Of education.
 About 75 pupils were enrolled.
 In the circuit court here today Albert Smith was awarded $500 damages against the Southern railroad for the death of his little son. MT. Smith got a verdict last spring for $S000 and the railroad ap- pealed it. The supreme court reversed and remanded the case and the verdict above was the outcome.
 After being in session for the past week the grand jury for the fall term of the circuit court adjourned last evening and have reported finding 76 true bills out of IA cases investigated
 Hon. Virgil Bou1dfn of Scottsboro is being prominently mentioned for the va cant judgship caused by the resignation of Judge Denson. Some of MT. Boul- din's friends say he can get it for the ask ing. Others say that he would not ac- cept it if rendered him. However, be that as it may, MT Bouldin is in close touch with the Governor, who knows him to be a fine lawyer and a polished Christian gentleman.
 Miss Lucy Bradford of Hollywood. the 14-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ol- lie Bradford, died of lockiaw Thursday. She suffered for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
FRANK WORD DIES
 AT BESSEMER HOME
Today Will Be First Large Pay Day at Virginia Mines for Nearly
 Two Years.

Bessemer, September 17.-(Special J. Frank Word died this morning at { o'clock at his residence from acute indi- gestisn. Mir. Word was aged 63 at the time of his death and leaves four chill dren three daughters and a son. The de- ceased had been an engineer in the em- ploy of the Sloss company for some time past and he will be missed from the corps of workers. The funeral will start from the residence on Dartmouth avenue at 6 o'clock, the interment to be at Irondale, with Kennedy Bros in charge.
 Tomorrow will mark the first large payday at Virginia mines since the shut down nearly two years ago. The mines have been running for several weeks past and the pay tomorrow will be a large one There are about 200 men who will draw an envelope tomorrow, princi- pally negroes.
 Numerous complaints have been issued by farmers coming into town as to the lack of hitching room for their teams and wagons and a meeting of the board of trade will probably be held next week to take some action in the matter. A wagon yard lH Wndl IS DelIS dSlldteQ and it is thought that this would relieve the situation completely.
 Entrance examinations have been held at the high school during the past two days and many students took advantage of the opportunity. The teachers are re- quested to meet in the high school build ing tomorrow morning at o'clock.
 The tie game with the Young Mems Christian association will be played off tomorrow afternoon on the local diamond. The proceeds of the game will be given to Fancher in recognition of his services while with the team.
 A number of Bessemer citizens were Tn Birmingham today attending the trial of John Andrews. who is alleged to have killed a man here several years ago. AL most the entire police force have been in Birmingham the entire week.
 Howard Macgregor left today for Au- burn to resume his studies at the col lege.
 James Trotter Is at Cooks Springs, where he will spend few days.
 T. J. Batson Is being mentioned for one of the Jury commissioners of the county.
 Friends of H. G. Ray will regret to learn of his serious illness from typhoid fever. MT Ray was removed to the Rob inson hospital today in Jacobs ambu- lance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
$500 PEOPLE IN
 GADSDEN PROPER

Gadsden, September 17.-(Special.)- l.)-The enumeration just taken of the city for the purpose of certification to the secretary of state to secure for Gadsden the form of government permitted to cities of over 5000 shows that the city has a population at the present time of S55S With the out lying districts the population is estimated to be fully 12,000. The count was fin ished yesterday and the enumerator has the names and sex of all persons ready to turn over to the city authorities al the next meeting of the council.
 Judge Alto V. Lee has returned from his vacation at Montgomery and other points and court will be convened next Monday. The civil division of the city court will also be called in session and Gadsden will be busy with court affairs
 The pipe rammers at the plant of the Campbell Manufacturing company, who went on a strike yesterday have capit- ulated and will go back to work tomor- row. Only about 50 men were out, but this affected about three times that num- ber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
of the interest which Annistonians feel in the institution.
 Jones Scoree Cation SninnAre

feel in the institution.
 Jones Scores Cotton Spinners.
 ". L. Jones. a well-knewn cotton buy CT of Anniston, and one of the directors of the Southern Cotton Growers asso- citation, has addressed a letter to the farmers of the state, in which he used the expression downright robbery" in describing the practice of millers and spinners in buying from farmers on a cash basis of 10 cents, the balance to be paid when the farmer gets ready to sell. It is practice, he says, to keep down prices by supplying the demand.
 AS I understand the proposition" said Mir. Jones, land I think I know some thing about it. 1t would work out some thing like this: You go to the spinner and say, I will accept your offer; here Is my cotton, five bales (we'1l say) give me $250 and we will settle the difference later on. The man takes your cotton and gives you a memorandum receipt for it, show ing the weight and grade of each bale.
 He then proceeds to use the cotton up After a while say one to four months you want to sell your cotton. What next? You go back to your man and tell him that you have come to close out your cot ton. Do you suppose for one moment that MT Buyer is going to make you any offer at all on your cotton, knowing that IHe COItOH lldS DeeH uSeu tllu ue tdI | get 1t? Not much. Nor will any buyer make you bid. What Is the result? You are forced to go back and accept the first and only offer you had You would be very much better off to sell your cotton straight out than accept any such offer. Cotton spinners and cotton buyers can't work for nothing. They can't advance you money on cotton with out interest, making no charges for stor- age and insurance and then pay you the market value for it. The spinner holds both ends of the rope. They have your cotton as one end and the making of the price as the other end Can you blame them for handling it to their own interest?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18

mingham.' The delegates were greatly elated over the success of the convention and believe that it presages the defeat of the constitutional amendment One of the delegates said last night: "The old guard of fighting democrats was there and they have made up their minds to win this fight. These old fighters brought in many recruits from the younger ele- ment of Alabama democracy, who are anxious to win their spurs in the ap- preaching campaign. The campaign will be carried on in all parts of the state with enthusiasm and I believe we are go- ing to win"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18

been spending the summer months In England, will return home in few days.
 Mrs. Lothair Brooks and Mrs J. Hoke Perkins have returned from Marion. where they attended the opening of the Judson college.
 Miss Johanna Freisleben of West Point, Ga. who will teach at the Ensley Pub lie schools, Is the guest of Mrs. Alex Poss.
 The Rev. c. M. Cloud. pastor of the Baptist church at Alabama City, has ac- cepted a cal Ito the pastorate of the Tuxedo Baptist church. MT. Cloud has just closed a very successful revival of Tuxedo and comes at the unanimous in- vitation of the church members to accept the position permanently.
 At the police court this morning w., s. Davis, white man, was fined $10o by Mayor Sugg on a charge 0 violating the prohibition law. Joseph billiard, negro, was fined S100 for the same offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
NEWS OF ATTALLA.
Heading Mill Nearing Completion
 Heavy Demand for Homes.


 Attalla. September 17.-(Special.)-The Hayes heading mill is nearing compile ton and will begin operation in a few days The large 200-horsepower boilers have been placed and the stacks are on the grounds, ready to be raised. The con- crete foundation for the engines will be completed in two more days.
 A regular building boom is on in Attal- la. More cottages are being erected than ever in the history of the town and all are rented at good rental. There is not a vacant cottage in town that has not been spoken for. Many people are nov ing here to work at the steel and rod mif1
 The Attala Cooperage Co., is running on full time with a full complement of, 40 men and boys. They have several hun dred cords of wood stacked on the grounds ready to be sawed into slaves for heads
 Col. B. T. Walshe of New Orleans is here looking after his real estate at this placa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
AMENDMENT ISSUE
 IS GROWING LIVELY

Decatur, September 17.-(Special )-The prohibition amendment question is be- ginning to be a hot issue in this end of the state and there are many different opinions expressed.
 Maj. w. H. Long, Jr., of Decatur, one of the members of the state legislature from this county and an anti-amendment advocate, gives it as his opinion that this county will vote against the amendment by good majority. On the other hand, Capt. Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur, who headed the prohibition movement in this county two years ago, gives it as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Mayor sueg Signs Contract.

Mayor D. F. Sugg and City Attorney A. L. Arnold signed a contract with the Seagrove company of Ohio for the pur- chase of an auto driven hose wagon as recommended by the fire committee and adopted by the city council. The ma chine has to be built, the company not carrying stock machines. It Is stated work will be immediately commended and the apparatus placed in Ensey in about 60 days.
 The present horse apparatus will be transferred to station No. at Vivian, when the council has accepted the pro- posed new fire engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Madison County Schools Open.

Huntsville. September 17.-(Special)- Madison county's public schools have all opened except those in the rural districts. that never open until after the cotton picking season, and all report increased attendance. Practically all of the schools are full and some are crowded This Is said to be a result of the recent educa- tional campaign conducted by Superin- tendent s. R. Butler assisted By the state board of education. The money available for schools in this county this year will be $5O00 short, that being the amount of the annual appropriation from the funds of the dispensary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
A Diversity of charoes.

Charged with being drunk in public place, raising trough house. on train and with assaulting an officer with a coca-cola bottle, J. B. Talley was fined $66.90 by Recorder Green yesterday Tal- ley created confusion on an excursion from Birmingham last night and assaulted Officer Green when the latter undertook to arrest him on his arrival here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Whiskx Cases Postnoned.

The trials of w. T. Grace and Andrew Haley, who were arrested yesterday morn- ing for alleged sales of whisky, were post poned yesterday afternoon on account of an absent material witness. Grace oper- ates one of the largest pool rooms in the city, by means of which he has accumu- lated a large sum of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
MT. Eairburn Dies.

MT. Philipp Fairburn, aged S years, died last night at his home in Wylam of typhoid fever. The funesral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at the Wylam Methodist church by the Rev. J. I. Williams and interment will be in Oak land cemetery The deceased was miner and had lived in Wylam only six months. He had been In America less than two years, coming here from England. A very sad feature of the case is the fact that his wife is critically i'll with typhoid fever at the hospital, and his only child, a son, is also dangerously sick with the same disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-18
Confederate Veteran Dies.

s. J. Sentell, the old Confederate vet eran who was stricken last week with paralysis, died at his home in one of the Woodstock cottages at 3:30 Thursday aft ernoon, having been unable to withstand the attack. He was buried Friday after noon at Edgemont cemetery.