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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19
pEsT WAITE cH,Ip.

OWOSSO. Mich. Feb. 19.-Juiia
Swayne. born at Newburg In 1884. Is
said to be the Oldest white child In
Shiawassee county. She Is a grand
child OF Hosea Baker. who came TO
Shiawassee county In 1888.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19

the rapid promotion Of young wom'
an who is alleged TO be the niece OF
the school inspector. She came here
from outside the city and II is argued
that her rapid proAotion is an inJus-
tice 10 Detroit girls who are struggling
TO rise as teachers.
The school board records show thas
Miss Elizabeth X. Lantz. who had been
first appointed as assistant principal
in the Gillies school at $50 per month
was on Jan. 25. 1906, made principal
al the Potter school AT $l02,5O, per
month. Then, on May "a OF the same
year, she was transferred 10 the Amos
school at sl40 per month. Later. on
Nov. of last year, the salary OF the
Amos principal was raised 10 $1,000
per month.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19
Book Trust,a Tlaht Grip.

That practically all the text books
used In the Detroit schools are pur-
chased from one concern. the Ameri-
can Book Co. or book trust" was the
charge made by Inspector c. NJ. Bur
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19

by Carl Melchcrs. and those who
have seen IL pronounce IL equal TO
the best work or that celebrated
painter. Judge Iiosmer Is the oldest
Judge in point OF service on the
\, nch and has n reputation through
mt the fountrV az a learned turist.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19

in return for their taxes-snd TO fur.
n.sh ammunition for the Leonard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
NEWS OF ATTALLA.
Real Estate Market Active-Pythian
 win Tender Social.

Attalla, September S.-(Special )-Real estate has been char. ing ownership rap idly in Attalla the past 10 days. One real party of Boaz, who will have a six-room sottage erected on each lot Many fam flies have moved here from Ensley Most of the men are machinists and will be employed at the Southern Iron company's steel mill.
 The Attalla lodge Knights of Pythias will give a social to its members next Monday evening, September IS, beginning promptly at 730 o'clock.
 This is expected to be gala event in local Pythian circles. An excellent pro- gramme is in course of preparation and all members are expected to answer to roll call.
 Refreshments will be served. Visiting knights are cordially invited to be present.
 M. M. Russell. a Fifth avenue mer- chant, received a message from Alama- gorda, N. M, yesterday afternoon, stat ing that his son, Ernest, who has been there for the past six months for the improvement of his health, was seriously ill Mr. Russell left at once to join him.
 Mrs. M. B. Mckenzie and Mrs. Charles Forman have returned from Tazewell, Va, where they spent the past month with relatives.
 Miss Hannah Henderson and Miss Mary Ware of Birmingham are visiting MT. and Mrs. A. Brown
 Mrs H. H. Thomas of Birmingham is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Gilliland.
 In a recent article in The Herald under the caption, 'Blind Tiger Caught" it appears that Mayor Stowers fined Green only $10, when 1t should have been a hundred dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
FARMERS WANT RAILROAD.
Sand Mountain People Would Fur
 nlsh Ties.

-s - sa-
 Gadsden, September s.-(Special.)- The people of Sand mountain are anx- ious for railroad to run north and south over the plateau and are willing to help in building one. A. J. Harris, one of the prosperous and substantial farmers of the mountain, whose home is near Chavies, in DeKalb county, made the statement this morning that the farmers are willing to give not only the right of way but practically all of the ties. He said that it would be an easy matter to get a pledge of a million and half of ties laid down along the right of way without cost to any company that would build the desired road. The country is rich In timber and agriculture and if the transportation facilities are not other wise supplied the farmers may yet de- eide to build the road themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

Academy of Sciences, came out today with a vigorous defense of Dr. Cook. saying ho had been aroused by the persistent more than the others and assume that he is wrong?" the savant was asked.
 Ut is a small business. Let us await his documents His observations can be controlled easily by those of Commander Peary and either confirmed or refuted."
 The evening papers publish long &C., counts of Commander Peary, his pre- vious endeavors and his announcement that he had reached the north pole. At the same time they republish the objec- tions to the Cook story emanating from England.
 The general opinion is that Pearys la- comic telegram was a veritable coup de theatre and -.sre is strong tendency to see the humorous aspect of the situa- ton in the contention of two Americans for the honors of discovery.
 The Temps foresees a beautiful "bat- tle' between the 'iCookists and the "Pearyists' and it advises the two ex- plorers when they reach New York to reply to the questions of the curious by saying:
 Yes, We came from the north pole and we found an awful mob there"
 In a more serious vein the Temps asked to whom will be awarded the palm of victory.
 It is curious to note how England skep- tical and suspicious of Cook, demands proof. while America and Denmark &C., cept him. Continuing the paper says:
 But what proofs can you ask of an unhappy man who has wintered two years with the Eskimos? Here are his note books and his astronomical observations; will that satisfy you? As a matter of fact, 1t is agreed that the north pole is covered with moving ice and one might say that it is a problem resting in the domain of metaphysics. When some one says he has been there, let us believe him. because if criticism on this meta physical question ever commences it will never end'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
STOLEN HORSES
 ARE RECOVERED Another Was Locatcd in Pratt
 vile Yesterday
 aF FUNERAL OF MRS. CHUNK
D. A. Sullivan Resigns as Superin- tendent of Finishing Mill at Steel Plant-Personal and General
 News of Ensley.

Ensley, September S.-(Speeial. .)-Detec- tive John Wren returned last night from Prattville. where he located horse that was stolen from Ensley several weeks ago, A gang of thieves has been operat- ing around Ensley and Bessemer for sew, eral weeks past, and many valuable horses have disappeared. The police au thorities of both cities have been work ing together and Detectives Wren of Ems ley and Patton of Bessemer have suc- oeeded in recovering eight horses that have been stolen. They have had to go into adjoining counties for several of them, At Calera they recovered two horses and a wagon. They also brought back under arrest Sid Owens, a negro, who it is alleged had one of the stolen horses in his possession. Owen will be tried before Mayor Suggs Thursday morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
RAILROAD INCORPORATED.
Line to Extend from Clifton to cy.
 press Inn.

Florence, September S.-(Special.)- Four Florence capitalists, N. c. Biting, w. F. Mcfarland, James L. Brock and T. w. Crow, and George Johnson of Waynesboro, Tenn. have filed papers of incorporation at Nashville, Tenn, for the Birmingham Railroad company of Wayne county. with capital stock of $105,000. The company proposes to build and operate a railroad from Cliff ton, Wayne county to near Cypress Inn, with a spur to Waynesboro. MT.
 Johnson has been seeking for some time to interest capitalists In rail- road to traverse this country, which Is rich in minerals. It is believed here that the intention is ultimately to ex- tend the line to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

I feel proud enough of the Buick teaml On the whole, the daring fellows, Strang, Chev- rolet and Burman, have swept 94 per cent victories from the classiest fields this year-al- most incredible success! Now come the Lowell Road Races, at Lowell, Mass, a 4-day se- ries. The accompanying ele- grams tell the same story of the Bucks beautiful work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
D. A. Sullivan Resigns.

D. A. Sullivan has resigned his position as superintendent of the finishing mill at the steel plant and will leave tonight for his former home at Pueblo, Col MT. Sul- livan came to Ensley short time ago and during his brief stay he has made many friends who regret his departure. He was we'll liked by all he came in contact with and leaves with the sincere regret of his associates at the mill. To- night a farewell dinner was rendered him by Alderman R. T. Mcleod and a party of friends in token of the esteem in which he was held. While much regret was expressed at his departure he re- ceived the best wishes of those present for his future welfare and success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
FRENCH SEEM TO BE
 FROM MISSOURI

Paris, September S.-M. Levasseur, the distin guished French geographer, said to- day that doubt no longer existed that the north pole had been reached.
 But there is this difference between Commander Peary and Dr. Cook he continued. "Scientists will accept at once the statement of Peary as that of man who has his proofs. His equipment was thorough and extensive, and nothing was left to chance.
 "So far as Dr. Cook is concerned we await a complete recital of his expedi- ton before making up our minds
 J. J. A. Boquet de la Grye, the distin- guished geographer and member of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Rio rGande Is Failing.

Corpus Christi Tex, September s.-Re- ports from the lower Rio Grande valley are more assuring tonight than for sew eral days The river is falling, the over flow is fast receding and with the excep- ton of railroad traffic for 3s miles north of Brownsville. which will be delayed for about a week on account of washouts. conditions will soon be normal. The dam age to property is far lighter than at first supposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Winners Express Thanks.

Miss Lillie Robinson, who won the piano contest last night, gave out the following statement:
 "To the Public and Many Friends: q desire to express the deepest gratitude for your kind assistance in aiding me, so happily, to win the piano offered by John M Martin & Bro. I shall dearly prize the instrument as a superb and lasting testi- monial of your esteem and affection. Gratefully yours,
 "LIBLIE ROBINSON" The Jefferson Male chorus, which won the second prize of s2o in gold. also de, sires to thank their friends for their gen, erous support.
 Mrs. Wood secretary of the Ensley Hu- msne society, who won the third prize. s10 extends to all those who assisted them the thanks and appreciation of the society.
 The male chorus, with fine generosity. donated half their prize to the Humane society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
EMPIRE BUILDING SPE-
 CIALTIES.

Southern and eastern expos ure. An architectural triumph. Terra Gotta and Marble exter- for, Skyros and Italian Marble interior. Absolutely fire-proof, including fire-proof stairway. Hot and cold water. White elevator boys. In short, every thing that is best in office build ing construction and service. Let us show you before leasing. an office.
 JEMISON R. E. 6 INS. GO.
 Agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Personal and General.

E. E. Ellis, who is employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany as a chemist had his leg broken in a runaway this afternoon about o'clock. The accident occurred at the big dam the Tennessee company Is constructing near Mulga. He was brought to Ensley In the ambulance of Echols & Angwin, where he received medical attention.
 Miss Lucille Smythe and her mother have gone to St. Louis. where she has accepted position with the Majestic theatre for the fall and winter season.
 J. M Donaldson and w. s. Eubank are serving on the grand jury
 St. Johns choir held a practice tonight . at the church.
 Thursday will be payday at the steel plant and furnaces. The pay train will arrive about 12 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Funeral of Mrs. Crunk.

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. E. Crunk, who died Sunday after a long illness. will be held at St. Johns Episcopal church Thursday after noon at 3:SO o'clock. The Rev. Thomas D. Beard, former rector of St. Johns. will conduct tiA services. The funeral was delayed pending the arrival of her eldest son, Spencer Crunk, who is sta toned at Fort Smelling, Minn. He ar- rived late last night.
 The funeral procession will leave the family residence on Avenue at 3 o'clock. The pallbearers have been selected as fol- lows: w. N. Wood, Edgar Keenon, J. G. Meatcham, w. H. Hood, G. W. Veitch and c. H. Mandy. Interment will be made at Oakland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Floman in "The substitute. .v

Max Figman's new play, The Sub- stitute," is quoted by all critics as far better play than "The Man On the Box" He was here last year and many are availing themselves of the opportunity of seeing him again while inquiries at the box office of the Jef- ferson tn eatre, where the play will be l<esented tomorrow night, indicate that his reputation will serve him well this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
rHE NEW cAFErERIA.

Mir. P. A. Wilson. who, for the past 10 wears has been in business on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. has moved the Birmingham Pie Bakery to s17 Twentieth street, next door to c. D. Kenney, and will convert the pie bakery into first-olass retail bakery. In con- nection with this he has opened lunch department on the cafeteria plan. This consists in having everything you want to eat already prepared and placed in the steam tables in full view, so you may select the dish you want and have 1t served to you without waiting to have your order taken and brought by walt CT. Quick service and the best the mar ket affords will be found here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Graustark" Here Today.

"A good show in the hands of good people" is the way the Catskill Daily Mail speaks of "Graustark," the offer ing at the Jefferson theatre today, mat inee and night. "Henceeorth theat- rical attractions that come to Catskill must be judged by 'Graustark' as a standard. All that was good was con tained in that play IS it was produced al the Nelida theatre last night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
At the BjIou,

People are going to the Bijou by the thousands because they have found at that theatre play tn at combines eevry feature of popular amusement. Miss Sue Marshall and her cast In "The Cowboy Girl" have certainly made hit this season. There is matinee this afternoon and another Saturday, and performances every night. Next week comes Beulah Poynter in Lena Rivers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Killed by Black Hand.

Piqua, O., September SA-What is be- lieved to be Black Hand murder was unearthed today when the dead body of Giuseppi Casmento, an Italian 60 years of age, was found in the hovel where he lived alone. The head had been cleft open with a sharp instrument. No money was found on the body or in the room. The authorities are Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Mocee.clements weddino.

Tuscaloosa, September s.-(Specia1) The marriage of MT. Jefferson McGee and Miss Belle Clements was a social occurrence of great brilliancy here this afternoon. The wedding occurred at the Methodist church at o'clock, the ceremony being performed by Rev. L.. C. Branscomb of Birmingham, assisted by Rev c. l.. Jenkins of this city. Mrs. Sterling Price Adams, a sister of the bride was matron of honor and little Miss Adams, a niece, was flower girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
At the Hippodrome.

Little Miss DuBois of Miland and DuBois at the Hippodrome is a Bir- mingham girl and her friends are com ing to see her this week in numbers and she is only one of the strong draw ing cards The others are exclusive motion pictures, new illustrated songs and high-class vaudeville. There is a matinee daily and two performances each night atH:3O and 9 9oclock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
"The Soul Kiss"

"The Soul Kiss" which comes to the Jefferson theatre for two performances, Tuesday matinee and night, September 14, is bound to duplicate the success that it achieved in New York last sea son. The song hits with which the piece is filled, are When the Swallows Return In the Springtime." My Dia- bolo Beau" Affinity" "Mephisto" and Any Old Place In the World With You.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Capital for an Ar Line.

Frankfort. Germany, September s.-A local newspaper announces that leading inanciers of Berlin and Frankfort have subscribed the capital necessary for the floating of the projected Air Line Naviga- ton company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
FIRST DAY

FIRST DAY
 THE WESTERN UNION TELE-
 GRAPH COMPANY.
 Received at Birmingham, Ala. 26o-an. bu. 5:21 pm.
 Lowell, Mass, Sept. 6, 1909. DRENNEN CO.,, Birmingham, Ala. Merrimac Valley race course, Bob Burman. driving Model Sixteen Buick, won big Vesper trophy PIP mile race today, defeating among others Dingley in Chambers 40, Lori mer in Chalmers 40 and $6000 Ger man Benz, two Knoxes. In 160-mile Yoric Club trophy race Louis Chew rolet won with Model sixteen, Har- roun driving sixteen Buick second. Details later. William Pickens, Buick Press Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
Hurricane Causes Damage.

Mobile, September s.-Private cable in formation was received in Mobile today that a severe hurricane visited Grand Cayman, B. w. l., August "A. No loss of life was reported. but considerable property damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
SECOND DAY POSTAL TELEGRAPH CONNER GAL CABLES.

9s kx-cy 52
 Lowell, Mass, Sept. 8, 1909. CAMPBELL. care Drennen Co.,,
 Birmingham. races yesterday. Burman won one first. Remember we race today against cars twice size of ours and selling up to ten thousand dollars. The boys will drive the limit, but if we win it will be miracle. William Pickens, Buick Press Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09
The vIrojnja.

This popular family resort is doing a large business catering to ladies and children with the best of vaudeville and pictures. Theregare two shows in the afternoon and two at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

 ron Barring accidents the writer predicts Buick victory Wednesday, regardless of the big If not Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will tell speedy story and bring of Buick victories
 The picture of the big well the interesting local views being shown this Pastme Picture Thea tre MT Sam Pearl singing cheering audiences I Love My Horse and Wagon But O. You Buick Car Hundreds pras ing the song Be sure you see it. ROBT. CAMPBELL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-09

It's too early at this writing to foresay the results of Wednesdays racing. The Buick boys just having won so many speedy events will be under a great strain. Then, too, nearly every contestant is driv- ing a machine of tremendous power, selling up to $10,000. It will, indeed, be great for the Buick stock cars to run in the lime-light with them-but keep vonr eye on the "White Squad
The Echo register. (Echo, Umatilla County, Or.) 190?-1909, 1909-06-18
Pounds Price

The knowledge that there Ii money
In the very common and much de-
spiscd weeds is spreading every year,
and n very considerable industry In
medicinal weeds has arisen, but 1t is
far short OF what II should be. The
average farmer cannot bring himself
to regard as other than hercsy the
useful plant out Of place.
The price paid by big jobbing drug
houses for leaves. flowers or roots Of
the commoner weeds which afilict the
farmer with their presence when he
lcts them get out of place are rs fol-
lows: Dandelion roots. dried: jimson
weed. leaves and seeds. poison hem
lock. freshly pluckcd. ard dried flow
ers and leaves and dried and cleaned
seed Of black and white mustard, .
cents n pound; burdock root. sliced and
dried. cents n pound: dried leaves
and blossoms of horchound and wild
foxSlove. @ to Z cents Il pound: dried
blossoms Of the tall pasture mullen.
GO cents n pound II sealed In tight
jars. In addition 10 the above stand
ard drugs the dried leaves Of poke
weed ard trillium. gold thread and
jack-ln-the-pulpit are marketed, rs well
as the leaves and flowers of tansy.
lo1clla. boneset. catnip and dozen
other very common plants. NIL of
which are In demand at the market
/ T,ricns
The Echo register. (Echo, Umatilla County, Or.) 190?-1909, 1909-06-18
WIRE PLASr PROTECTOR.

when no longer needed. IL given n
coating OF coal tar or some weather
procf paint occasionally these protect
ors should last for years. Some Of the
smallest beetles can crawl through the
meshes OF wire screen. but one can
easily Ill! the very few that get inside.
The bush or summer squashes if
taken when tender aud cooked like
eggplant are much superior TO that
well known vegetable. OF course
where the bush squGshcs are about
mature and before the borers leave
the stem 60 hibernate In the soil the
vines should he pulled and destroyed
20 kill the borer. This should be done
about Aug. ]: the time varies with the
latitude. Spraying the first -four or
five joints of the squash vine mot the
leavesl with Kerosene emulsion IL u
good plan. as also are catching and Kill
ing the adult moth. which II very con-
spicuous and easily found when once
known. However. the trap crop plan
will he fourd Ia he the most practical
and satisfactory method of dealing
with the squash borer. In using the
above described screen protectors II IL
well TO remember that the soil should
be drawn mp about the edges Of the
box or wire screen and frmed down
so as 10 he sure that zone Of the bugs
can crawl under the sides.
The Echo register. (Echo, Umatilla County, Or.) 190?-1909, 1909-06-18
PAYS TO RAISE WEEDS.
These "Plants Out Of Place" Have Q
Fixed Market Value.

Money In weeds? TO be sure. The
national department Of agriculture has
been for many years telling the farm
crs OF the large money value going to
waste each year l.. this country In the
shape OF pcrnicious weeds and has
been Issuing bulletins with directions
for collecting. curing and selling the
weeds. A quarter Of II century ago
Or. George u. Lorlng. the commission
or OF agriculture. called attention to
the fact that In Germany many of the
commonest and most pcrnicious weeds
that the American farmer has to con-
tend with were successfully and prof
itably cultivated. Burdock, dandellcn,
witch grass. foXglove. mullen, hore-
hound. jimson, mustard and water
hcmlock are among our commonest
weeds and grow In great p"ofusion al
most everywhere In the United States.
Ordinarily they are regarded merely
as troublesome weeds. The trouble. of
course, is In the lazy habit of attempt
Ing To grow weeds and cultivatAl crops
on the same land at the same time.
So ii often happens that the witch
grass between the potato rows Is more
valuable than the tubers In the hills.
When you raise weeds you must make
n business of il. Land that will raise
nothing else will raise weeds. The
jimson grows In rank profusion about
the feed lot. the front yard IL yellow
with dandelion flowers. and the tlow-
crs of the MULLEN bcdeck the pastures,
The burdock grows In the roadside
fence corners. and the waste lot pro
duces an abundance of witch grass and
comfrey. yet majority OF the drug
weeds used I'm medicine In this coun-
try arc still imported and paid for ut a
high rate.
Without counting wormwood, tansy
aud rhubarb. all of which are weeds In
favored places. ana without including
catnlp or pcnnyroyal or aGy Of the
mints. the American people are pay
Ing out more than 100000 year In
hard earned money for imported
weeds which are growing wild In near
ly every part Of the country. The i'm
ports for the year 190T-S were as fol
lows: